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(11/4/2011) Mooresville, N.C. - Andy Lally returns to the seat of the No. 71 TRG Motorsports Ford this weekend as the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series heads to Texas Motor Speedway for the running of the AAA Texas 500. Strategic Public Affairs® has signed on with the team as an associate sponsor for this weekend’s race at Texas Motor Speedway.

“I’m excited to be back racing for TRG this weekend. Texas was the first race I had to qualify my way in to earlier this year and I will do my best to do so again. We have fast cars and a good team, which makes me optimistic heading into the weekend,” commented Lally.

Andrew Biar, founder of Strategic Public Affairs® commented:

“We are thrilled to team with TRG Motorsports and to be part of the NASCAR Sprint Cup series action at Texas Motor Speedway this weekend. Strategic Public Affairs® provides public affairs and communication advice to businesses in key sectors of the economy including energy, utility, healthcare, automotive, homebuilding, finance and more. This partnership will allow us to introduce our business to NASCAR fans nationally and compete at the sport’s highest level. We look forward to Andy bringing the No. 71 to the checkered flag Sunday.”

Team owner Kevin Buckler remains optimistic about the TRG Motorsports brand.

“We have a strong team and a strong car here. Andy is such a talented driver and I believe he can get us in the show this weekend. We are working hard on getting back in the top-35. We have done it once and we can do it again. We have some good things brewing as we head into next season. We will continue to try impress people by our drive and efficiency.”

Coverage of the AAA Texas 500 begins Sunday at 3:00 p.m. ET on ESPN.

About Strategic Public Affairs

Strategic Public Affairs® works with elected officials at all levels of government – local, state, and federal – as well as regulatory officials and agencies, in all 50 states and in Washington, D.C. Our focus is on providing corporations, trade associations, business leaders, and individuals with the appropriate tools to help them navigate and manage the public affairs process. http://strategicpublicaffairs.com/

About TRG Motorsports

TRG is a full-service motorsports company offering a total driver ladder approach. This approach starts with track days, goes to club events, up into street stock series and culminates in the ultimate goal of professional motorsports. With sports car focused facilities in Petaluma, California (Infineon Raceway) and Mooresville, North Carolina, the team can offer turn-key support as well as arrive-and-drive programs.

The company’s NASCAR operations are headquartered in Mooresville, North Carolina. The team fields a NASCAR Sprint Cup Series entry and has the capacity to run ARCA, Nationwide and the Camping World Truck Series.

The Racer’s Group was founded in 1993 and has been competing at the top level of motor racing. The team boasts Rolex Series GT championships in 2005 and 2006 and holds the record for the most wins in Grand-Am with 32. The team’s resume is highlighted by five championships, four Rolex 24 Hour at Daytona victories and a Le Mans 24 Hour win.

Detailed team info can be viewed at www.trgmotorsports.com and www.theracersgroup.com.

- TRG Motorsports, Press Release