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“Sunoco National Tour leading rookie looking forward to Michigan short track”

Nashville, TN (September 2, 2010) … Bryan Ortiz and the BD Racing with Sterling Marlin race team are looking forward to the Michigan 200 this weekend at the Springport Motor Speedway. The Sunoco National Tourreturns to the high-banked 3/8-mile track for the rescheduled Michigan 200 that was postponed by rain on June 5th. For Ortiz, the return visit to Springport is a welcome sight.

“Springport is a fun little track that I’m looking forward to,” Ortiz stated. “I love short track racing and I know my team will have my #40 Camaro ready to race.”

Ortiz enters the Michigan 200 second in the overall Sunoco National Tour point standings and leading the Rookie of-the-Year points. And, with three races in three weeks, Ortiz knows that anything can happen during this three-race stretch. The Sunoco National Tour raced at the 1.33-mile Nashville Superspeedway last week, tackles the 3/8-mile short track at Springport this week, and returns to the flat Milwaukee Mile next weekend.

“Bryan (Ortiz) has been doing an outstanding job this season,” Sterling Marlin commented. “It’s really amazing how fast he has adapted to different types of tracks in this series. When I first saw this young man in a race car, I knew that he has what it takes to be successful. Bryan has the ability to communicate with his crew about how the car is performing and what changes are needed. He’s got the talent to go a long way in this sport.”

“This is an important stretch of races for the Sunoco National Tour,” Ortiz continued. “Three tough races on three different style tracks. I love the challenge that these three races presents, and I know my team will be ready as well when we get to Springport. My crew has really been working hard to give me a competitive Camaro each and every race.
I’ve been close to that first win several times. I’d love to reward my crew with a trip to Victory Lane.”

Practice for the Michigan 200 begins at 3:30 PM on Friday, September 3rd. Three practice sessions are scheduled for Friday, with another practice set for 12:30 PM on Saturday the 4th. Qualifying is scheduled for 5 PM, and the 200-lap race set to go green at 9 PM.

- BD Racing with Sterling Marlin Press Release