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VCU Athletics and VCU Center for Sport Leadership to Sponsor Hermie Sadler’s No. 27 Ford Mustang at Richmond International Raceway
Press Release
“Being born and raised in Virginia, it is always special to race at Richmond International Raceway; having the Richmond-based VCU Rams colors and logo on my Ford Mustang makes it extra special this time around,” said Sadler. “Greg Biffle finished second in the spring race at Richmond behind the wheel of the No. 27, and Baker Curb Racing has proven all season long that they are one of the most competitive teams in the Nationwide Series. It’s going to be an exciting weekend, and I can’t wait to get on the track!”
“We’re extremely excited to partner with Hermie, Baker Curb Racing, and the CSL for this terrific opportunity for exposure and branding,” VCU Director of Athletics Norwood Teague said. “Having a native Virginia driver sponsored by the state’s largest institution racing in the state capitol really makes this a special event.”
Sadler will be making his 258th career NASCAR Nationwide Series start and 21st at the ¾-mile D-shaped track located an hour from where he grew up in Emporia, Virginia. His Nationwide Series resume includes two wins, three pole awards, and 44 top-10 finishes. He won the 1993 Nationwide Series Rookie of the Year Award and has finished in the top 10 of the series point standings four times (1993, 1994, 1997, 1998). In addition to being one of the most successful drivers in the Nationwide Series, the Virginia native has made 59 career NASCAR Sprint Cup Series starts and 13 in the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series.
In April, Sadler made his first Nationwide Series start since 2004 finishing 32nd in the Bubba Burger 250 at Richmond International Raceway. The veteran driver has also made four NASCAR Camping World Truck Series starts in 2010, finishing a season-best 12th in the Kroger 250 at Martinsville Speedway in March.
About VCU Athletics
Along with being the largest institution in the Commonwealth of Virginia, VCU sports one of the top mid-major athletic programs in the country with national success for its men’s basketball, tennis, baseball and soccer programs in recent years. Located in the heart of Richmond, Va., the Rams are a member of the Colonial Athletic Association and boast one of the most passionate fan bases in all of college athletics. This past year, VCU saw a record-breaking 113,000 fans attend their men’s basketball games. To keep up with all the happenings of VCU athletics, visit VCUathletics.com
About VCU Center for Sport Leadership
Virginia Commonwealth University developed the Center for Sport Leadership with the idea of creating an innovative, practical learning environment that would prepare students for a successful career in the sport industry. This new educational paradigm teaches students the necessary skills, while giving them ownership of operational responsibility to the organization and providing access to upper-level coaches and administrators. With more than 450 graduates, the Center for Sport Leadership at VCU has placed students in every area of the industry — including professional, intercollegiate, Olympic, nonprofit and grassroots organizations. These successful alumni provide a useful tool in establishing a network base for connecting with future leaders in the industry.
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
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