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NASHVILLE, Tenn., (November 2, 2010) – Baker Curb Racing and the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund are partnering to raise awareness for the law enforcement community and those who have died in the line of duty with a special paint scheme on Alex Kennedy’s No. 27 Ford Fusion for the O’Reilly Auto Parts Challenge at Texas Motor Speedway this Saturday. The Memorial Fund logo will adorn both the hood and lower quarter panels of the team’s No. 27 Ford Fusion and the organization’s URL, LawMemorial.org, will appear on the upper quarter panels, decklid and television panel.

“I had the privilege of attending the groundbreaking gala for the National Law Enforcement Museum a few weeks ago and we are honored to be running this special paint scheme to help create awareness for such a wonderful organization,” said Baker Curb Racing owner Gary Baker. “By supporting the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund not only do you help honor law enforcement officers whose lives were taken in the line of duty, you help promote officer safety and the fight to keep officer fatalities on the decline.”

The Memorial Fund is a principal organizer of the National Police Week observance each May and hosts a Candlelight Vigil at the Memorial each May 13 to formally the dedicate the names of fallen heroes added to the Memorial’s Walls and honor all law enforcement officers who have made the ultimate sacrifice. . In addition, the Memorial Fund maintains the largest, most comprehensive database of line-of-duty officer deaths, conducts research into officer fatality trends and issues, and serves as an information clearinghouse.

“We could not be more pleased with Baker Curb’s dedication to the law enforcement profession. This paint scheme honors the sacrifice America’s law enforcement heroes make every day to protect our communities and keep us safe,” said Craig W. Floyd, Chairman & CEO of the Memorial Fund.

About the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund

The Law Enforcement Memorial Fund is dedicated to honoring the service and sacrifice of America’s law enforcement officers and promotion of officer safety. The National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial in Washington, DC, contains the names of nearly 19,000 officers who have died in the line of duty throughout U.S. history. The Memorial Fund is working to create the National Law Enforcement Museum, which will tell the story of law enforcement through exhibits, collections, research and education. For more information, visit www.LawMemorial.org

About Baker Curb Racing

Combining speed and sound, Baker Curb Racing brings a unique tune to the Nashville and the NASCAR Nationwide Series. Owners Gary Baker and Mike Curb combine for over 100 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, become a fan of the team on facebook (www.facebook.com/bakercurbracing) and follow the team on twitter (@BCR27)

- Baker Curb Racing Press Release