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O’Quinn Jr. and No. 27 Ford Fusion to Appear at Heil’s Athens, Tenn. Plant August 18^th

NASHVILLE, Tenn., (August 16, 2010) – Baker Curb Racing is pleased to announce that Danny O’Quinn Jr. will drive the No. 27 Ford Fusion in the Food City 250 at Bristol Motor Speedway on Friday, August 20^th.  The primary sponsor for the race will be Heil Trailer International, the world’s leading aluminum tank trailer manufacturer and the only global supplier of tank trailer equipment, headquartered in Athens, Tenn.  Associate sponsors on the No. 27 include; Food City, Homsteader Trailers and Barr-Nunn Transportation.

O’Quinn Jr., the 2006 NASCAR Nationwide Series Rookie of the Year, will appear at the Athens, Tenn. Heil Trailer plant located at 1125 Congress Parkway from Noon until 3:30 p.m., next Wednesday, August 18^th for pictures and autographs.  In addition, the No. 27 Heil Trailer International Ford Fusion will be on display for fans to get an up-close look at a NASCAR Nationwide Series car.

“At Heil Trailer we are the best specialized transportation provider in the world with our focus on quality, performance, value, safety and customer support,” said Greg Heyer, Vice President of Sales and Marketing at Heil Trailer International.  “We are excited about partnering with Baker Curb Racing and Danny O’Quinn Jr. for the Food City 250 at Bristol Motor Speedway.   This partnership with a NASCAR Nationwide Series team allows our company to promote our product not only to the loyal fans of Bristol Motor Speedway, but also allows us to promote the Heil Trailer brands nationally via the television broadcast on ESPN.”

O’Quinn Jr. has 94 career NASCAR Nationwide Series starts including 14 in 2010.  In 2006 the Virginia- native registered five top-10 finishes, including a career-best fifth place-finish in the Dollar General 300 at Charlotte Motor Speedway.  He has seven career starts at Bristol Motor Speedway and registered a career-best finish of sixth at the high-banked oval in March of 2006.

About Heil International

Heil Trailer International is the world’s leading aluminum tank trailer manufacturer and the only global supplier of tank trailer equipment. They operate with the same values that Julius P. Heil embraced in 1901 when he founded the Heil Company: build strong relationships with our customers through manufacturing and engineering excellence, strive to lead the industry in product innovation, and provide outstanding customer service throughout the ownership cycle.

Heil equipment can be found all over the world, and is built in ISO certified plants in North America, South America, and Asia. Their products are sold through independent dealers and direct accounts, which are marketed to customers in the construction, trucking, railroad, oil, recovery, and heavy haul industries. Heil also provides specialized equipment for the US government. No matter who the customer, or where the requirement, Heil Trailer International stands behinds its products, services, and the company’s superior brand message: “Going the extra mile for you!” For the latest news and products, visit www.heiltrailer.com

About Baker Curb Racing

Combining speed and sound, Baker Curb Racing brings a unique tune to Nashville and the NASCAR Nationwide Series.  Owners Gary Baker and Mike Curb combine for many years of experience in NASCAR and national marketing and branding.  The team became a vision of Baker and Curb’s passions for racing and a desire to bring a new professional team to the landscape of Nashville and to help satiate the desires of local NASCAR fans.  To keep up with all the happenings of the team, visit www.bakercurb.com.

- Baker Curb Racing, Press Release