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Paul Menard

Race: Zippo 200 at the Glen

Team: No. 98 CertainTeed / Menards Ford Fusion

Crew Chief: Matt Puccia

Chassis: RK 510 which last ran at Road America where it finished 16th

Broadcast Information: Saturday, August 7, 2010- 1:30 p.m. (ET) ESPN and MRN radio affiliates

FAST FACTS

- PAUL MENARD will make his 22nd start of the season in the NASCAR Nationwide Series at Watkins Glen International in Saturday’s Zippo 200.

- MENARD at Watkins Glen …Menard has four starts with one top-five and one top-ten finish at Watkins Glen.

- LAPS… Menard has completed 98.7% of the laps he has attempted in NNS competition in 2010.

- ON THE TRACK… The No. 98 team will carry the CertainTeed Windows / Menards paint scheme on its Ford Fusion for this weekend’s Zippo 200 at Watkins Glen International.

QUOTES

Paul Menard on racing at Watkins Glen: “I really enjoy road courses and am looking forward to the Glen. I have had two top ten finishes there and expect that with the setup and strategy that Matt (Puccia) and I have, we will be very competitive this weekend.”

Crew chief Matt Puccia on racing at Watkins Glen: “We have the same car that we had at Road America where we ran up front most of the race. We need to qualify up front and keep Paul out of trouble on the track and if we do that, will be in contention for a win.”

REWIND, Newton, IA… Paul Menard rolled off the grid in the U.S. Cellular 250 Nationwide Race in the 30th position on Saturday night at Iowa Speedway. Menard had a good car early, saying that it was “a bit tight in the center of the corner.” The veteran driver entered the pits under caution on lap 43 in the 13th position.

The crew started out with a 12.8 second pit stop sending the Mastercraft / Menards Ford Fusion off pit road in the seventh position.Menard’s Ford Fusion started to tighten up from that point on and he began to drop back in the pack. On lap 93, he was caught up in a wreck that damaged the right side of the car.

The crew worked diligently to repair the damage in four subsequent pit stops. Menard said his car never felt the same but the wheelman stayed focused and was able to salvage a 16th place finish.

MENARDS ON THE TRACK… In addition to their partnership with Roush Fenway Racing and the No. 98 Ford Fusion NASCAR Nationwide Series team, Menards is also affiliated with the racing ventures: Matt Crafton and Frank Kimmel, as well as the No. 98 Richard Petty Motorsports Ford Fusion entry in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series.

ABOUT MENARDS …

Menards is well-known throughout the Midwest for its complete selection of high-quality, name brand merchandise, tools for any job, and state-of-the-art in-store computers to help guests design their special projects. Menards carries the materials and tools for all of your home improvement projects from just needing a light bulb to building a new house! Plus, many Menards stores also carry name brand appliances, pet products, lawn and garden supplies, and even groceries as your one-stop shopping experience.

As always, Menards is known for its excellent guest service and the place to “Save Big Money.” There is something for everyone at Menards from the beginning do-it-yourselfer to the experienced contractor.

For more information and to find a store near you, please visit www.menards.com. For more Menards Racing info, please visit www.menardsracing.com.