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“Race marks Gale’s fifth start of the year and his first time racing the Super Late Model at South Alabama Speedway”

Kinston, Ala. (March 5, 2011) – Cale Gale will return to the wheel of the No. 83 Rheem / Gale Force Suspension Chevrolet this Sunday, March 6, for the 35th Annual Rattler 250 at South Alabama Speedway. This will be Gale’s first attempt to race the Super Late Model in this event; he competed in the Pro-Rattler 125 in 2009.

This Sunday marks Gale’s fifth start of the year. In his four previous starts this season, Gale has earned one top-five finish and three top-ten finishes. On Sunday, racing in his home state of Alabama, he is aiming for a top-three, or better, finish.

“Every weekend, I go to the race track expecting to run up front and contend for a win,” said Gale. “In the past few races, we’ve had a really fast car, but just haven’t gotten the finishes we would like to have. The crew has worked hard and we’re confident this will be a good weekend for us and the No. 83 Rheem Super Late Model.”

This will be the first time The Rattler 250 has been sanctioned by the Champion Racing Association’s (CRA) National Late Model Super Series, although the track has been involved with the event for the past three seasons. Track Owner John Dykes noted that this weekend’s race will feature some of the top late model drivers in the country including Chase Elliott, Grant Enfinger and Jeff Fultz.

Pit gates will open at 9 a.m. on Sunday with an autograph session beginning at 1 p.m. The Rattler 250 is set to take the green flag at 2 p.m.

About Rheem

Rheem Manufacturing Company (www.rheem.com) is privately held with headquarters in Atlanta. In its 86th year of operation, the company manufactures a full-line of eco-friendly, technologically advanced residential and commercial heating and cooling systems; tank, tankless, solar and hybrid heat pump water heaters; whole-home standby generators, controls, swimming pool and spa heaters; indoor air-purification products; and commercial boilers throughout North America and world markets. The company’s premium brands, including Raypak, Ruud and Rheem, have been recognized with countless industry and consumer awards for reliability, innovative design and high quality. Rheem is the official heating, cooling and water-heating supplier to Kevin Harvick, Inc. (KHI) and is the primary sponsor of NASCAR’s Nationwide Series “Driver of the Decade” Kevin Harvick and his #33 car.

- Double C Media Relations Press Release