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LINCOLNTON, NC (March 10, 2010) – Ryan Heavner is barely finished celebrating his 14th birthday, but the prospect of what is to come for the eight-year racing veteran is keeping his excitement high. USARacing Pro Cup Series officials informed Kirk May Racing today that Heavner has been approved to become the youngest driver in the series’ storied history.

Heavner will be behind the wheel of the Kirk May-owned #14 Elite Collision Chevrolet for the full 16-race Pro Cup schedule this year.

“I would like to thank Kirk May Racing for this incredible opportunity, as well as McCallister Precision Marketing, Lawing Marble, Inc., and Triple H Diesel, Inc. for their support,” said the teen star.

The deal came to pass shortly after McCallister Precision Marketing became Heavner’s sole marketing agency. McCallister is excited about the opportunity to be involved with the likes of May and Heavner.

“We are honored to represent a young talented racer like Ryan,” said Tonya McCallister, President of MPM. “We are thrilled that Ryan is signing with KMR. Kirk and Laura May are amazing individuals and anyone would be fortunate to drive for them. They have built an outstanding program that includes a highly experienced staff and top level equipment.”

Ryan racked up an impressive four wins in Pro Challenge Series competition last season, as well as 20 top-five and 25 top-ten performances. Having a total of 27 starts, the rising star ended the 2009 Pro Challenge season with a second-place finish in the championship standings and seventh spot in the national points.

Heavner made his first laps around a racetrack in 2004, at the tender age of six. That first year of racing yielded 24 consecutive victories and a track championship. He would go on to terrorize the karting world through 2008, before his move to Pro Challenge racing.

The young standout’s accomplishments also include double North Carolina State Championships in 2007 and 2008 and a Junior Kahuna championship. Tallied up, he has gathered a total of 158 starts, 38 wins, and 113 top-five finishes.

Ryan is ready to battle for the USAR Pro Cup Rookie-of-the-Year title, and would like to invite his fans to visit www.ryanheavner.com to stay up to date on his exciting career. He also wants to remind everyone to try the method that has afforded him such success: Pray until something happens, or “P.U.S.H.”

Also, be sure to stop by www.usarprocup.com to stay on top of the latest happenings with the Pro Cup tour. Be sure to click the “schedule” button and see when Ryan and the Pro Cup stars will be in action at a track near you.

- Kirk May Racing Press Release

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