· This Weekend’s Zaxby’s Chevrolet Impala at Auto Club Speedway … John Wes Townley will pilot Chassis No. 066 from the Richard Childress Racing NASCAR Nationwide Series stable. Last season, Clint Bowyer drove this former No. 29 racer to Victory Lane at Dover International Speedway last September, while Jeff Burton finished third in the season finale at Homestead-Miami Speedway and Casey Mears finished second at Texas Motor Speedway in November.

Stephen Leicht also raced this Impala five times in 2009, finishing sixth and 11th in both Nashville Superspeedway events, eighth at The Milwaukee Mile, sixth at Gateway International Raceway and 10th at Iowa Speedway. In 2008, Bowyer drove this Chevy to a ninth-place finish at Kentucky Speedway and a seventh-place finish at Chicagoland Speedway, while Stephen Leicht drove it to an 18th-place finish at Texas in October.

· Fontana Stats … In two NNS start at ACS, Townley boasts an 18.5 average start and a 19.5 average finish. The last time NASCAR’s junior circuit visited the two-mile Southern California race track, Townley finished 17th, his second-best career finish in NNS competition.

· Finishing Strong … The Watkinsville, Ga., native has completed all but two laps contested (99.3 percent) at Fontana and has never finished outside the top 25.

· Rearview Mirror … Townley and the Dan Deeringhoff-led team started fifth and finished 23rd in the season opener last weekend at Daytona International Speedway. Townley was a mainstay in the top 15 in the beginning of the 300-mile event, but fell two laps down after a pit road violation and involvement in a multi-car accident.

John Wes Townley - Photo Credit: Sam Greenwood/Getty Images for NASCAR

Do you enjoy coming to California and racing on this style of race track?

“The layout of the track is very similar to Michigan with the exception that it’s not banked quite as much. Although, it’s not quite as fast. You can’t roll as much corner speed, but California is a lot of fun. You can run multiple lines on the track. I’m excited about this race, especially going into it this year. I know we have great equipment, a great team and great experience to apply there, so I’m real excited about it.”

What is the corner speed like going into turn one, especially if you are on fresh tires or on a qualifying run?

“Oh, it’s quite exhilarating. The one that I’ve learned about this particular track is that you actually have to make yourself stay off of the wall. You don’t really look into the corner for the apex until you actually have to look at the wall and make sure you stay off of the wall. If you’re not careful, it’s real easy to turn off early into that corner because the apex is actually further around the corner than you think it is. You have to make yourself stay off of the wall while being wide open, and that’s very exhilarating and a lot of fun.”

- Richard Childress Racing Press Release

No. 29 Holiday Inn / Holiday Inn Express Impala SS

Event: Able Body 200 – November 14, 2009

Venue: Phoenix International Raceway – Avondale, Ariz.

Clint Bowyer’s NASCAR Nationwide Series Performance History at Phoenix International Raceway

Notes:

· This Weekend’s Holiday Inn/Holiday Inn Express Chevrolet Impala SS at Phoenix International Raceway … Clint Bowyer will pilot Chassis No. 081 from the Richard Childress Racing NASCAR Nationwide Series stable in this weekend’s Able Body Labor 200. This is a brand new Chevrolet Impala SS that will be put through its first paces when it hits the track this weekend.

· Statistically Speaking …

o Bowyer Overall … In eight NNS starts at Phoenix, the reigning series champion has earned one win (April 2007), and one pole (November 2007) to go along with five top-five and six top-10 finishes. In addition, Bowyer is tied with Brendan Gaughan for the best average finish (seventh) among drivers entered for this weekend’s 200-mile event.

o Rankings … Bowyer is one of 11 drivers to earn a victory at Phoenix. He is fourth all-time in top-fives finishes (five), fifth all-time in laps led (214) and is tied for fifth all-time in top-10 finishes with Ron Hornaday Jr. and Kyle Busch (six) at the one-mile Avondale facility.

o Bowyer’s 2009 NNS Recap … In 11 NNS starts this season, the eight-time NNS winner has earned two wins, one pole and five top-three finishes. He boasts an 11.3 average start, a 9.9 average finish and has completed 2,095 of the 2,098 laps contested (99.9 percent).

o RCR at Phoenix … In 32 NNS starts at PIR, RCR-prepared Chevrolets have two wins (Kevin Harvick – April 2006 and Bowyer – April 2007), 15 top-five and 18 top-10 finishes. The Welcome, N.C.,-based organization boasts a 13.8 average start and a 12.4 average finish. Additionally, RCR has led 406 laps and has completed 6,297 of 6,413 (98.2 percent) laps contested.

· Rearview Mirror … Last weekend, Casey Mears, subbing for Jeff Burton, finished second in the O’Reilly Challenge at Texas Motor Speedway. The strong performance advanced the No. 29 team one spot, to fifth, in the NNS owners’ point standings. With two races remaining, the RCR team is 74 markers in arrears of Kevin Harvick Inc.’s No. 33 entry in fourth and 41 points forward Joe Gibbs Racing’s No. 20 entry in sixth.

· Holiday Inn Racing’s Last 19 … The No. 29 Holiday Inn Chevrolet has finished in the top 15 in 18 of the last 19 NNS races. During that span, Bowyer, Burton, Stephen Leicht and Mears have combined to earn two wins, four top-five and 14 top-10 finishes. Their only showing outside the top 15 came after Bowyer’s left front tire was cut down while running third on a late-race restart at Auto Club Speedway, resulting in a 29th-place finish.

· Double Down in the Desert … In addition to his NNS duties, Bowyer will pilot the No. 33 Cheerios/Hamburger Helper Chevrolet in Sunday’s Checker O’Reilly Auto Parts 500 presented by Pennzoil. The 35th points-paying race on the Sprint Cup Series schedule will be televised live on ABC beginning at 2:30 p.m. Eastern Standard Time. The race will also be broadcast on the Motor Racing Network and Sirius XM Satellite Radio.

· Take a Spin … When you go to a NASCAR race, you get to watch some great driving on the track but Chevrolet thinks consumers should get to feel the need for speed, too. On Friday, Nov. 13 and Saturday, Nov. 14 during the Checker O’Reilly Auto Parts 500 Presented by Pennzoil race weekend at PIR, fans will have a rare opportunity to actually get behind the wheel of the coveted new Camaro for a test drive. Plus, all participants get a cool Camaro t-shirt. The Chevy Ride and Drive is located near the Chevy Racing Display, located in the midway at PIR, and is open to the public on Friday, Nov. 13 from 8:00 am – 5:00 pm and on Saturday, Nov 14 from 8:00 am – Noon. Fans can pre-register and get information at www.teamchevytestdrive.com.

· Online With the Times … To keep up with the latest news and information about Richard Childress Racing and to view exclusive online content, visit the team’s official website at www.RCRRacing.com. For behind the scenes information of the No. 29 Holiday Inn Racing team and live updates from the track check us out at www.twitter.com/holidayinnracin.

· Race Broadcast Information … The Able Body 200 will be televised live on ESPN2 on Saturday, November 14 beginning at 4:30 p.m. EST. The race will also be broadcast on MRN and Sirius XM Satellite Radio. Qualifying for the 34th event of the 2009 NNS season will air live the same day beginning at 12 Noon EST on SPEED. MRN and Sirius XM Satellite Radio will also broadcast live updates of time trials.

Clint Bowyer

What makes Phoenix so racy?

“It’s just the right size. Aero is definitely a big part of it, but not as much as getting into the corner at 200 mph at a track like Texas. You have to have car turning good in the center of the corner, but then again, you have to drive the wheels off it, too. Another thing I like about Phoenix, and race tracks that are like it, are the difference between the corners. Turns 1 and 2 are tight and Turns 3 and 4 are long and sweeping. You’re not going to find a perfect setup and go out there and wax everybody. You have to carry the car in one corner to be good in the other. As a driver, you have to find a happy medium there, which allows you to have a little more control over your destiny.”

You’ve had strong runs in your last five races at Phoenix. Is this a track you made sure was on your limited schedule in the Nationwide Series this season?

“I knew I wanted to run there at least once this season. Phoenix seems to fit my driving style well and I think that’s what adds to my success there. Everyone at the shop circled this race and we’re bringing a new Chevrolet with us this weekend. The guys have worked hard over the last three months preparing this car and I’m excited to get out there and race it for the first time.”

Dan Deeringhoff Quote:

You’ve had success at Phoenix in the past with Clint. What can you attribute that success to and what are the challenges you might face this time around?

“Clint knows how to get around Phoenix and the cars we’ve built for this track in the past always seem to run well there. This weekend, we need to get the car to turn well enough through the corners so that three will be enough bit as Clint exits the turns. Because phoenix is an odd-shaped track, more often that not, you have to give up on Turn 1 in order to perform better in Turns 3 and 4. The setup we won with was balanced enough through both ends of the track and we really didn’t five up too much. This new chassis we’ve built should be no different. Hopefully, we nail the set up, like we did back in 2007, and have another strong run.”

- Richard Childress Racing Press Release

No. 29 Holiday Inn / Holiday Inn Express Impala SS

Event: O’Reilly Challenge – November 7, 2009

Venue: Texas Motor Speedway – Fort Worth, Texas

Jeff Burton’s NASCAR Nationwide Series Performance History at Texas Motor Speedway

· This Weekend’s Holiday Inn/Holiday Inn Express Chevrolet Impala SS at Texas Motor Speedway … Jeff Burton will pilot Chassis No. 066 from the Richard Childress Racing NASCAR Nationwide Series stable in this weekend’s O’Reilly Challenge. Clint Bowyer drove this No. 29 Chevrolet to Victory Lane at Dover International Speedway in September. Stephen Leicht also raced this Impala SS five times this season, finishing sixth and 11th in both Nashville Superspeedway events, eighth at The Milwaukee Mile, sixth at Gateway International Raceway and 10th at Iowa Speedway. Last season, Bowyer drove this former No. 2 racer to a ninth-place finish at Kentucky Speedway and to a seventh-place finish at Chicagoland Speedway, while Stephen Leicht drove it to an 18th-place finish at Texas in October.

· Stacking Up … Burton has never finished outside the top 10 in 13 NNS starts at Texas. He has more top-10 finishes at the 1.5-mile oval than any other drivers in NNS competition. He has completed all laps contested in those starts and ranks highest amongst drivers in lead lap finishes at TMS. The South Boston, Va., native is second best among active drivers in both wins and finishing average. Kevin Harvick has four wins compared to Burton’s three, while Kyle Busch’s 6.07 average bests Burton’s average finish of 6.11.

· Loop D’ Loop … According to NASCAR’s loop data statistics over the last nine events at TMS, Burton has been scored in the top 15 for 98.2 percent (1,184 of 1,200) of the laps contested, fifth most of any driver. Additionally, he is ranked fourth with a Driver Rating of 121.3 The Driver Rating is a formula that combines the following categories: wins, top-15 finishes, average running position while on the lead lap, average speed under green, fastest lap, most laps led and lead-lap finishes. The Driver Rating number is used pre-race as a prediction tool and post-race as a performance evaluator.

· RCR at TMS … In 33 NNS starts at Texas, RCR-prepared Chevrolets have one pole (Jeff Green – April 2002), four wins (Harvick – March 2001, April 2006, November 2006, and November. 2007), 11 top-five and 20 top-10 finishes. The Welcome, N.C.,-based organization has also led 564 laps at the 1.5-mile Fort Worth racing complex.

· Rearview Mirror … Two weeks ago, Leicht finished ninth after being involved three separate accidents in the Kroger on Track for the Cure 250 at Memphis Motorsports Park The comeback performance allowed the No. 29 team to remain sixth in the NNS owners’ point standings, 38 markers in arrears of the No. 20 entry in fifth and 196 points forward the No. 38 entry in seventh.

· Texas Two Step … In addition to his NNS duties, Burton will pilot the No. 31 Caterpillar Chevrolet in Sunday’s Dickies 500. The 34th points-paying race on the Sprint Cup Series schedule will be televised live on ABC beginning at 2:30 p.m. Eastern Standard Time. The race will also be broadcast on the Performance Racing Network and Sirius XM Satellite Radio.

· Last Time Around … Burton led a total of 16 laps en route to an eight-place finish the last time NASCAR’s junior division visited Texas in April. The 27-time NNS winner was a mainstay in the top 10 for most of the race before fading to 11th following the event’s final yellow flag on lap 189. After pitting for tires and fuel, Burton was able to pass three cars in the closing laps to score his 13th consecutive top-10 at TMS.

· Testing 1-2-3 … This past Monday, Burton was one of six drivers that took part in the 2010 NASCAR Nationwide Series new car test at Talladega Superspeedway. The six-hour open test, which included both single-car and drafting runs, was the first testing session the new generation of cars have done on a superspeedway. The new car will run in four events next season — Daytona International Speedway in July, Michigan International Speedway in August, Richmond International Raceway in September and Lowe’s Motor Speedway in October.

· RC on PARADE … Richard Childress was ranked fourth in the “Celebrities Who Give Big” article in the November 1, 2009 issue of Parade Magazine. Childress and his family donated $5 million in July 2008 to start the Childress Institute for Pediatric Trauma at Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center in Winston-Salem, N.C. Other celebrities included the late Paul Newman, Brad Pitt and Angelia Joie, Mel Gibson, Oprah Winfrey, Oscar De La Hoya, Barbra Streisand and Leonardo DiCaprio.

· Take a Spin … When attending NASCAR races, you get to watch some great driving on the track, but Chevrolet thinks consumers should get to feel the need for speed, too! On Friday, Nov. 6 and Saturday, Nov. 7, fans will have a rare opportunity to actually get behind the wheel of the coveted new Camaro for a test drive at Texas Motor Speedway. All participants will receive a Camaro t-shirt to commemorate the occasion. The Chevy Ride and Drive is located in the bus lot behind Hospitality Village, off Allison Avenue between Highway 114 and Victory Circle, and is open to the public on Friday, Nov. 6 from 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. and on Saturday, Nov 7 from 7:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Fans can pre-register and skip the lines! See www.teamchevytestdrive.com for additional details.

· Race Broadcast Information … The O’Reilly Challenge will be televised live on ESPN2 on Saturday, November 7 beginning at 12 noon EST. The race will also be broadcast on PRN and Sirius XM Satellite Radio. Qualifying for the 33rd event of the 2009 NNS season will air Friday, November 6 beginning at 6:30 p.m. EST on ESPN2. PRN and Sirius XM Satellite Radio will also broadcast live updates of time trials.

· Online With the Times … To keep up with the latest news and information about Richard Childress Racing and to view exclusive online content, visit the team’s official website at www.RCRRacing.com. For behind the scenes information of the No. 29 Holiday Inn Racing team and live updates from the track check us out at www.twitter.com/holidayinnracin.

Jeff Burton

You have 12 top-10 finishes in 12 starts, no wins, but you have never had a bad run at Texas Motor Speedway.

“We’ve always run well there and a few times, I thought we might have a shot to win. We were in good shape and one thing happened or another, but our Nationwide Series program at RCR has been incredibly good there. This past year, we didn’t have a year we wanted to have, but we are continuing to work really hard. We’re going to Texas this time with a whole other approach and something completely different than in years past. I’m really excited for that. The Holiday Inn Racing team has worked hard, trying some different stuff, and this will be the first opportunity we have to try and race it.”

You participated in the NASCAR Nationwide Series new car test on Monday at Talladega. How did the session go for the RCR team?

“It went well. Every test we’ve done with the new Chevrolet Impala has gone well and this test was no different. On Monday, we did a few single-car runs before drafting. We learned a lot about the aerodynamics and what areas we need to improve on with these cars to make racing in the Nationwide Series better. It’s a working process, but the test was positive all around.”

DAN DEERINGHOFF (Crew Chief) Quote:

What are the keys to getting around Texas?

”Texas is a track where speed is more important than handling. You have to have a good handling race car there, but the speed comes first. Other tracks we race at, a car can be faster when it handles well in and off the corners. At Texas, the Nationwide Series cars carry at ton of speed when entering the corners. This track is similar to California in that respect. Once in the corners, drivers can find the groove where their car handles the best in order to be fast.”

- Richard Childress Racing Press Release

Event: Mountain Dew 250 powered by Fred’s – October 31, 2009

Venue: Talladega (Ala.) Superspeedway

· This Weekend’s Realtree Outfitters Chevrolet Silverado at Talladega Superspeedway … Austin Dillon will pilot Chassis No. 019 from the Richard Childress Racing NASCAR Camping World Truck Series stable in this weekend’s Mountain Dew 250 powered by Fred’s. This Chevrolet was purchased from Kevin Harvick, Inc. earlier this season. In 2008, KHI’s Ron Hornaday drove this former No. 33 Silverado at Daytona International Speedway. He started fifth and was running second when the o-ring on the oil pump broke, resulting in a 25th-place finish. Since then, this chassis was used as a back-up race truck.

· First Timer … The Lewisville, N.C., native will not only make his restrictor plate debut when he takes the green flag for Saturday’s 150-mile race at Talladega, he will also become the first driver to start a restrictor-plate Truck Series race for RCR. Childress ended his truck series program in 1999 to purse racing in the NASCAR Nationwide Series, one year before the inaugural NCWTS restrictor-plate race occurred at Daytona International Speedway in February 2000.

· Dillon’s Third Truck Race … In two previous truck series starts, Dillon has earned 12th- and 15th-place finishes at Iowa Speedway and New Hampshire Motor Speedway, respectively. He boasts a 6.5 average start and has completed 399 of 400 laps contested.

· Family Values … Dillon is a third-generation NASCAR driver. His grandfather, Richard Childress, made 285 Sprint Cup Series starts between 1969 and 1981, earning six top-five and 76 top-10 finishes. Austin’s father, Mike Dillon, drove from 1995 to 2001 in each of NASCAR’s top-three series, including three starts in the NCWTS from 1997 to 1998.

· Back to Where it All Started … Dillon’s grandfather, Richard Childress made his debut at Talladega in 1969. Forty years later, his Welcome, N.C.,-based organization has earned 12 championships among NASCAR’s top-three series, seven in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series (Dale Earnhardt – 1986, 1987, 1990, 1991, 1993 and 1994), five in the NASCAR Nationwide Series (Kevin Harvick – 2001, Harvick and Johnny Sauter – 2003, Harvick – 2006, Jeff Burton and Scott Wimmer – 2007, and Clint Bowyer – 2008) and one in the NCWTS (Mike Skinner- 1995). Childress is the first owner to win championships in all three divisions.

· Multitasking … While pursuing his racing career, the 19-year-old Dillon is currently enrolled as a freshman at High Point University, where he is studying at the Nido R. Quebin School of Communications. Earlier this season, the university sponsored Dillon in a NASCAR Nationwide Series event at Iowa Speedway.

· Dillon Familiar with the No. 3 … Over the past two seasons, Dillon has raced the No. 3 Chevrolet in 15 NASCAR Camping World Series East starts, earning one win, seven top-five and 12 top-10 finishes. Additionally, Dillon has driven Team Dillon Racing’s No. 3 Asphalt and Dirt Late Models since 2005.

· History of the No. 3 Truck … The 19-year-old driver is the third driver to compete in RCR’s No. 3 entry, joining Mike Skinner, who drove the GM Goodwrench-sponsored entry from 1995 to 1996, and Jay Sauter, who took the reigns in 1997 and drove the No. 3 truck until 1999.

· RCR’s Truck History … This weekend marks the 132nd start by an RCR entry in a NCWTS event. In all, RCR-prepared trucks have earned 20 wins, including the series’ inaugural race in 1995 with Skinner at Phoenix International Speedway. Along with Skinner, drivers including Mike Dillon, Bill Cooper, Dave Marcis, Jay Sauter and Jim Sauter have recorded 59 top-five and 85 top-10 finishes for the organization. Skinner captured the inaugural NCWTS championship title for RCR in 1995.

· And Now a Word from Our Sponsor … Columbus, Ga.,-based Realtree® introduced the Realtree Outfitters® collection this past fall. This collection offers a broad range of trendy casual apparel and headwear for outdoor enthusiasts. This collection is being sold through a wide range of distribution channels, including outdoor retailers, sporting goods stores and department stores.

· RCR and Realtree® … RCR and Realtree® have a long-standing relationship. Realtree® president Bill Jordan and RCR president and CEO Richard Childress have been personal friends for decades and Team Realtree® first sponsored the legendary Dale Earnhardt and RCR’s No. 3 GM Goodwrench team in 1997. Last season, team Realtree® sponsored Austin’s brother, Ty Dillon, in the Fastrak Racing Series Dirt Late Model Touring Division. Realtree® is the home of America’s most versatile camouflage patterns. No matter where you hunt or enjoy the outdoors, there’s no better way to blend in to your surroundings than by wearing Realtree® or Realtree Outfitters®. Visit www.realtree.com to find out more about our people, products and outdoor heritage.

· Online With the Times … To keep up with the latest news and information about Richard Childress Racing and to view exclusive online content, visit the team’s official website at www.RCRRacing.com. For qualifying and race results, check us out at www.twitter.com/RCRRacing.

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Austin Dillon

AUSTIN DILLON QUOTES:

What does it mean to be racing at Talladega?

“I’m really excited about this weekend. It is going to be one of the biggest thrills I’ve experienced, so far, in my career. I’ll be in the No. 3 truck and that number means a lot to the great fans that show up to Talladega each year. I’m also excited to get the chance to run where my grandfather started his entire racing career 40 years ago which, in itself, is something special for my entire family to be a part of together.”

What are your goals this weekend?

“Talladega is a big intimidating track, but we’re looking to go out there and be aggressive in single car runs during practice. We’re not sure how much drafting we’ll be doing because we don’t have a back-up Realtree Outfitters Chevrolet with us. We want to show off the Earnhardt-Childress Engines for sure and start towards the front. Once the race begins, I’m going to learn all I can about drafting, but at the same time, I want to be competitive.”

DAN DEERINGHOFF (Crew Chief) Quote:

What are your goals this weekend?

“Talladega is a place where you have to have a car that goes fast. You don’t worry too much about handling because the track is so smooth. With it being Austin’s first time on a superspeedway, we’re going to use a lot of the time during practice to get him settled into the track and have him ride around alone. If we draft, it won’t be for too long, because the last thing we want to do it get caught in someone else’s mistake before we even get to take the green flag. Our first goal is to make it to the end of the race and, if we have a competitive car, finish strong.”

- Richard Childress Racing Press Release

Event: Lucas Oil 200 – September 5, 2009

Venue: Iowa Speedway – Newton, Iowa

· This Week’s RCR 40th Anniversary Chevrolet Impala SS at Iowa Speedway … Austin Dillon will pilot Chassis No. 021 from the Richard Childress Racing NASCAR Camping World Truck Series stable in this weekend’s Lucas Oil 200. This Chevrolet Silverado was purchased from Kevin Harvick Inc. earlier this season. Last year, this former No. 2 KHI entry ran in five NCTWS races, earning one pole, two top-10 and four top-20 finishes. This chassis currently holds the Martinsville Speedway track qualifying record, set by Jack Sprague with a fast lap of 19.65 seconds last March.

· Truck Series Debut … Dillon will attempt to qualify for his first-career NCWTS start. He’ll be piloting the No. 3 RCR 40th Anniversary Chevrolet at Iowa Speedway, commemorating the Welcome, N.C., -based organization’s 40th year of NASCAR racing.

· ‘3’ Elements

o History of the No. 3 Truck … The 19-year-old driver will become the third driver to compete in RCR’s No. 3 entry, joining Mike Skinner, who drove the GM Goodwrench-sponsored entry from1995 to 1996, and Jay Sauter, who took the reigns in 1997 and drove the No. 3 truck until Childress ended his involvement in the series in 1999 to pursue racing in the NASCAR Nationwide Series.

o Family Values … Austin Dillon is a third-generation NASCAR driver. His grandfather, Richard Childress, made 285 Sprint Cup Series starts between 1969 and 1981, earning six top-five and 76 top-10 finishes. Austin’s father, Mike Dillon, drove from 1995 to 2001 in each of NASCAR’s top-three series, including three starts in the NCWTS from 1997 to 1998.

o Last Time Around … Dale Earnhardt, Jr. was the last person to drive the No. 3 in one of NASCAR’s top-three divisions, running two Nationwide Series races for RCR in 2002. That year, Earnhardt won the NNS season opener at Daytona International Speedway in February and finished 36th, after being involved in a mid-race accident, in May at Lowe’s Motor Speedway.

· Dillon Familiar with the No. 3 … Over the past two seasons, Dillon has raced the No. 3 Chevrolet in 15 NASCAR Camping World Series East starts, earning one win, seven top-five and 12 top-10 finishes. Additionally, Dillon has driven Team Dillon Racing’s No. 3 Asphalt and Dirt Late Models since 2005.

· All Over It in Iowa … The 2008 NCWSE Rookie of the Year has competed at Iowa on four different occasions. In 2008, Dillon captured the pole position and finished sixth in the Camping World Series East/West Challenge. This past May, he finished 19th in the NCWS East/West Challenge after starting seventh. In July, Dillon drove RCR’s No. 31 ARCA RE/MAX Series entry to a runner-up finish after starting from the rear of the field. Most recently, he finished 28th after being involved in a mid-race accident during the NNS race in August. All told, the 19-year-old driver has earned one pole, one-top five and two top-10 finishes at the seven-eighths-mile oval.

· RCR’s 130th Career Truck Series Start … In 129 previous NCWTS starts, RCR-prepared trucks have earned 20 wins, including the inaugural race with Skinner at Phoenix International Raceway in 1995. Along with Skinner, drivers including Mike Dillon, Bill Cooper, Dave Marcis, Jay Sauter and Jim Sauter have recorded 59 top-five and 85 top-10 finishes for the inaugural 1995 NCWTS championship organization.

· Local Bass Pro Shops on Board … The Altoona, Iowa Bass Pro Shops Outdoor World, located approximately 26 miles west of Iowa Speedway, will be an associate sponsor on RCR’s No. 3 Silverado. The Bass Pro Shops decal will be located on both rear-quarter panels this weekend. The local outdoor sporting goods store celebrated its grand opening last Wednesday.

· Meet the Drivers … Dillon will be available for autographs on Saturday, September 5 underneath Iowa Speedway’s main grandstands from 4 to 5 p.m. local time. Autographs will take place on a first come, first serve basis due to time constraints.

· Meet the Press … Dillon will answer questions from the gathered media on Saturday, September 5 inside Iowa Speedway’s infield media center. The time has yet to be determined, but check inside the media center for details over the course of the weekend.

· Race Broadcast Information … The Lucas Oil 200 will be televised live on Saturday, September 5 on SPEED beginning at 8:30 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time. The race will also be broadcast on the Motor Racing Network and Sirius XM Satellite Radio. Qualifying will begin the same day at 6:45 p.m. EDT.

· Mark Your Calendars … In honor of its 40th anniversary, RCR will host a Fan Day at the Welcome, N.C. complex on Thursday, October 22 from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Activities include driver and pit crew autograph sessions, self-guided tours of RCR’s Sprint Cup and Nationwide shops as well as ECR’s engine shop, radio remotes, musical entertainment, pit crew competition, viewing of the DALE movie, question-and-answer session with team owner Richard Childress and much more. General admission to RCR’s Fan Day is just $5, which will benefit the Childress Institute for Pediatric Trauma.

· Online With the Times … To keep up with the latest news and information about Richard Childress Racing and to view exclusive online content, visit the team’s official website at www.RCRRacing.com. For qualifying and race results, check us out at www.twitter.com/RCRRacing.

AUSTIN DILLON Quotes:

What is it like for you to race the No. 3 in this weekend’s Truck Series race?

“This will be a special weekend for my family. Being able to drive the No. 3 is really amazing. This number carries a lot of history with it and I know how much it means to my grandfather and all the NASCAR fans. I’m hoping to go out there and perform well.”

You’re making your Truck Series debut at Iowa, but it’s not your first time there. What are your goals for the weekend?

“I couldn’t have picked a better race track to make my truck debut than Iowa. I feel confident heading back and enjoy racing there. The fans pack that place and the atmosphere there is electric. We think we can be competitive once I get a feel for how the truck handles during practice. Our goals are to learn as much as we can during the race, earn a solid finish and, more importantly, have fun.”

DAN DEERINGHOFF (crew chief) Quote:

What are you plans heading into this weekend at Iowa?

“There is a lot of practice time on Friday, which will give Austin the chance to learn how the truck handles at Iowa. We tested at Rockingham last week in order to get Austin seat time in the truck before we unloaded it for race weekend. The test went well and he’s starting to get a feel for how to drive it. There are multiple practice sessions on Friday, which will give Austin more time to become comfortable with the truck. Our goal for the race is to be consistent on the speed charts and have a solid top-20 finish.”

- Richard Childress Racing Press Release

Event: CARFAX 250 – August 15, 2009

Venue: Michigan International Speedway – Brooklyn, Mich.

· This weekend’s Richard Childress Racing Chevrolet Impala SS at Michigan International Speedway… Austin Dillon will pilot Chassis No. 080 from the Richard Childress Racing NASCAR Nationwide Series stable in this Saturday’s CARFAX 250. Built new in 2009, this Impala SS will be put through its first paces this weekend.

· Fifth NASCAR Nationwide Series Start … Dillon, a Lewisville, N.C., native, is attempting to qualify for his fifth career NNS race. In his four previous NNS starts, Dillon has one top-five result, which came at Memphis last season, and an average finishing position of 22nd.

· Dillon’s Collective 2009 Stats … In nine stock car races this season, including races in the NASCAR Camping World Series, ARCA RE/MAX Series and NNS competition, Dillon has earned seven top-20 finishes, including three second-place finishes. He boasts a solid 15th-place average finish and has completed 95.3 percent (1495 of 1569) of the laps contested.

· Second Time Around … Dillon is attempting to make his second career start at the two-mile Irish Hills oval. Dillon finished second, after starting 36th, in the ARCA Series race at MIS this past June.

· College Bound … Next Wednesday, Dillon will report to High Point University for freshman orientation. The soon-to-be Panther is studying at the Nido R. Quebin School of Communications at the North Carolina institution Dillon will balance a full-time college schedule with his selected starts, the next of which will come in two weeks at Chicagoland Speedway in the ARCA Series.

· RCR at Michigan … In 20 previous NNS starts at MIS, RCR has one win (Kevin Harvick – 2003), along with five top-five and 11 top-10 finishes. In addition, RCR-prepared Chevrolets have earned a 13.6 average finish and completed 2474 of the 2479 (99.8 percent) of the laps contested.

· Race Broadcast Information … The CARFAX 250 will be televised live on ESPN2 on Saturday, August 15 beginning at 3:30 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time. The race will also be broadcast on MRN and Sirius/XM Satellite Radio. Qualifying for the 23rd event of the 2009 NNS season will air on the same day beginning at 10:30 a.m. EDT on SPEED. MRN and Sirius/XM Satellite Radio will also broadcast live updates of time trials.

· Mark Your Calendars … In honor of its 40th anniversary, RCR will host a Fan Day at the Welcome, N.C. complex on Thursday, October 22 from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. ET. Activities include driver and pit crew autograph sessions, self-guided tours of RCR’s Sprint Cup and Nationwide shops as well as ECR’s engine shop, radio remotes, musical entertainment, pit crew competition, viewing of the DALE movie, question-and-answer session with team owner Richard Childress and much more. General admission to RCR’s Fan Day is just $5, which will benefit the Childress Institute for Pediatric Trauma.

· Online With the Times … To keep up with the latest news and information about Richard Childress Racing and to view exclusive online content, visit the team’s official website at www.RCRRacing.com. For qualifying and race results, check us out at www.twitter.com/RCRRacing.

AUSTIN DILLON Quote:

“I’m excited to be heading to Michigan for the second time. I learned a lot in my first race there and hope to apply some of the things I’ve learned during that race to our No. 2 Chevrolet this weekend. Everyone on our team has done a great job this year, especially guiding me along the Nationwide Series learning curve. I’m beginning to understand the bigger engine size and heavier stock cars in the series. Hopefully, we can carry over some of the momentum we’ve had in our other racing effort to our Nationwide program this weekend. “

DAN DEERINGHOFF (Crew Chief) Quote:

“Austin did a great job the first time we came here and that definitely builds up our confidence. The biggest challenge we’re going to face at Michigan is getting our Chevy to roll through the centers well in order to get back to the throttle quickly. The competition is going to be stronger because of the number of Cup drivers taking part in the Nationwide race at Michigan, but we are confident we can leave there with a top-20 finish.”

- Richard Childress Racing Press Release

No. 2 High Point University Chevrolet Impala SS

Event: U.S. Cellular 250 presented by Northland Oil and TMC Trucking – August 1, 2009

Venue: Iowa Speedway – Newton, Iowa

· This Week’s High Point University Chevrolet Impala SS at Iowa Speedway … Austin Dillon will pilot Chassis No. 069 from the Richard Childress Racing NASCAR Nationwide Series stable in this weekend’s U.S. Cellular 250 presented by Northland Oil and TMC Trucking. In 12 previous starts, this RCR-prepared chassis has recorded two wins, one pole, five top-five and nine top-10 finishes. Most recently, fellow RCR developmental driver Sean Caisse finished 29th in this Impala SS after being involved in a mid-race accident at New Hampshire Motor Speedway in June.

· High Point University … Dillon’s No. 2 Chevrolet will carry the black and purple colors of High Point University. Four weeks following this race, the Lewisville, N.C., native will enter this Division-I institution as an incoming freshman to study at the Nido R. Quebin School of Communications. According to U.S. News and World Report, High Point University, located in the Piedmont Triad region of North Carolina, ranks fifth best amongst comprehensive universities in the south and is the top university in the category of up-and-coming schools. For more information about High Point University, please visit www.highpoint.edu.

· Breaking It Down … The 2008 NASCAR Camping World Series East Rookie of the Year has competed at Iowa on three different occasions. In 2008, Dillon captured the pole position and finished sixth in the Camping World Series East/West Challenge. Earlier this season, he finished 19th in the NCWS East/West Challenge after starting seventh. Most recently, Dillon drove the No. 31 RCR Chevy to a runner-up finish in the ARCA RE/MAX Series event last month after starting from the rear of the field. All told, the 19-year-old driver has earned one pole, one-top five and two top-10 finishes at the seven-eighths-mile oval. He has led five laps of competition and completed all but three of the 600 laps contested in those starts.

· Fifth Nationwide Series Start … Dillon will attempt to qualify for his fifth-career NNS event and third of the 2009 season. In four previous starts, he boasts one top-five and two top-20 finishes, a 27.5 starting average and 20.6 finishing average. He has been running at the end of each race and has completed 96.4 percent (873 of 906) of the laps contested.

· Rearview Mirror … In last weekend’s NNS race at O’Reilly Raceway Park, Dillon overcame contact with the outside retaining wall in the early stages of the Kroger 200 to finish 18th at the Clermont, Ind. facility.

· RCR Teammate this Weekend … For the fifth time this season, RCR will field multiple entries in the NNS. Dillon’s teammate Stephen Leicht will pilot the No. 29 Holiday Inn/Holiday Inn Express Chevrolet in the race at Iowa.

· Meet the Drivers … Dillon and Leicht will be available for autographs on Saturday, August 1. The RCR duo will appear at the Chevrolet display, located outside the main grandstand, from 9:30 a.m. to 10 a.m. local time followed by an appearance for Iowa Speedway underneath the main grandstands from 10 to 11 a.m. local time. Both sessions will be on a first come, first serve basis, due to time constraints.

· Meet the Press… RCR stablemates, Leicht and Dillon, will answer questions from the gathered media on Friday, July 31 at 11:45 a.m. inside Iowa Speedway’s infield media center.

· Race Broadcast Information … The U.S. Cellular 250 presented by Northland Oil and TMC Trucking will be televised live on Saturday, August 1 on ESPN beginning at 4 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time. The race will also be broadcast on the Motor Racing Network and Sirius XM Satellite Radio beginning at 4:30 p.m. EDT. Qualifying for the 20th event of the 2009 NNS season will air on the same day at 1 p.m. EDT on ESPN2. MRN and Sirius XM Satellite Radio will also provide updates of time trials.

· Mark Your Calendars … In honor of its 40th anniversary, RCR will host a Fan Day at the Welcome, N.C. complex on Thursday, October 22 from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Activities include driver and pit crew autograph sessions, self-guided tours of RCR’s Sprint Cup and Nationwide shops as well as ECR’s engine shop, radio remotes, musical entertainment, pit crew competition, viewing of the DALE movie, question-and-answer session with team owner Richard Childress and much more. General admission to RCR’s Fan Day is just $5, which will benefit the Childress Institute for Pediatric Trauma.

· Online With the Times … To keep up with the latest news and information about Richard Childress Racing and to view exclusive online content, visit the team’s official website at www.RCRRacing.com. For qualifying and race results, check us out at www.twitter.com/RCRRacing.

AUSTIN DILLON Quotes:

You’ve raced twice at Iowa already this season. Does that give you an extra boost of confidence heading into this weekend?

“It definitely does. We raced in the ARCA Series and in the (Camping World Series) East races to learn how the tires wear there and how the car handles over a long green-flag run. Our team learned a few things that we can apply to Thursday’s practice session, which is like another test for us, in order to get our No. 2 High Point University Chevy where it needs to be for the race.”

You’re starting classes at High Point University in a few weeks as a freshman. What is it like to carry your school’s colors at Iowa?

“It’s really cool to be able to carry the colors of High Point University. I’m not necessarily a typical ‘student-athlete,’ but it’s an honor to show off my Panther pride this way. I can’t wait to head to college in four weeks to start classes. Everyone has been supportive of our efforts in preparing for this weekend and I hope we can have a solid run.”

DAN DEERINGHOFF (crew chief) Quote:

What are you plans heading into this weekend at Iowa?

“Thursday will be a day where we do testing not only Iowa, but for other tracks as well. On Friday, we’ll focus on getting the car to roll through the middle of corners. Knowing that we’ve raced here three times already gives us a confidence boost. Hopefully, we can fine tune the car well enough to have a solid top-15 run, if not better, for everyone at High Point University and RCR.”

- Richard Childress Racing Press Release

Austin Dillon

Event: Kroger 200 – July 25, 2009

Venue: O’Reilly Raceway Park – Indianapolis, Ind.

· This weekend’s Richard Childress Racing Chevrolet Impala SS at O’Reilly Raceway Park … Austin Dillon will pilot Chassis No. 065 from the Richard Childress Racing NASCAR Nationwide Series stable in this weekend’s Kroger 200. This chassis is the same No. 2 Chevrolet that he drove at Phoenix International Raceway in April when a broken suspension part relegated him to a 34th-place finish. In 2007, Scott Wimmer drove this former No. 29 Monte Carlo SS to Nashville Superspeedway’s Winner Circle in March, a sixth-place finish at Bristol Motor Speedway in August, a fourth-place finish at Dover International Speedway in September and a 13th-place effort at Texas Motor Speedway in November. Since then, this chassis was rebuilt over the winter to meet 2009 Chevrolet Impala SS specifications.

· ORP Debut … Dillon will attempt to make his first-career ORP start Saturday evening.

· RCR at O’Reilly … In 20 NNS starts at ORP, RCR has earned two wins, both coming with Kevin Harvick in 2001 and 2006. Additionally, RCR-prepared cars have earned six top-five and nine top-10 finishes, led 190 laps and have completed 3717 of 4008 (92.7 percent) laps contested.

· Fourth NASCAR Nationwide Series Start … Dillon, an Asheville, N.C., native, is attempting to qualify for his fourth career NNS race. In his three previous starts, Dillon has one top-five result and a respectable 21.3 average finish.

· Recent success … Dillon finished second in his last two ARCA RE/MAX Series starts this season. In both starts, which came at Iowa Speedway on July 18 and Michigan International Speedway on June 12, the 19-year old drove his way from the rear of the field to score the runner-up finishes.

· Race Broadcast Information … The Kroger 200 will be televised live on ESPN Saturday, July 25 beginning at 7:30 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time. The race will also be broadcast worldwide on the Motor Racing Network and Sirius/XM NASCAR Radio Ch. 128. Qualifying for the 20th event of the 2009 NNS season will air on ESPN2 at 4:30 p.m. EDT. MRN and Sirius/XM NASCAR Radio Ch. 128 will also air live updates of time trials.

· Mark Your Calendars … In honor of its 40th anniversary, RCR will host a Fan Day at the Welcome, N.C. complex on Thursday, October 22 from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. ET. Activities include driver and pit crew autograph sessions, self-guided tours of RCR’s Sprint Cup and Nationwide shops as well as ECR’s engine shop, radio remotes, musical entertainment, pit crew competition, viewing of the DALE movie, question-and-answer session with team owner Richard Childress and much more. General admission to RCR’s Fan Day is just $5, which will benefit the Childress Institute for Pediatric Trauma.

· Online With the Times … To keep up with the latest news and information about Richard Childress Racing and to view exclusive online content, visit the team’s official website at www.RCRRacing.com. For qualifying and race results, check us out at www.twitter.com/RCRRacing.

AUSTIN DILLON Quote:

“I’m looking forward to this weekend’s race at O’Reilly Raceway Park. It’s the first time I’m racing there, but I’ve been able to learn a lot about the track from my RCR teammates. Dan Deeringhoff (my crew chief) has also been helpful in teaching me where the braking points are and how to handle the tight corners. It seems like a fun race track and we’ll have the No. 29 RCR team’s help for information to improve our car’s handling. I’m pumped to getting back into this No. 2 Chevy and hope for solid run.”

DAN DEERINGHOFF Quote:

“Our initial focus will be getting Austin comfortable with the track. Then, we’ll start preparing him for the race. I think we can have a solid run, but our main objective is to get Austin used to driving these Nationwide Series cars there. He’s done a good job so far in other competitive racing series and I’m excited to see how he runs on the Nationwide front.”

- Richard Childress Racing Press Release

Austin Dillon

Event: Prairie Meadows 200 – July 11, 2009

Venue: Iowa Speedway – Newton, Iowa

This weekend’s RCR Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS at Michigan International Speedway … Austin Dillon will pilot Chassis No. 167 in this weekend’s Prairie Meadows 200. This chassis is a former No. 29 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series racer that has been updated to fit 2009 ARCA RE/MAX Series specifications.

Fourth ARCA Start … Dillon will make his fourth career RE/MAX Series start at Iowa this weekend. Most recently, the Lewisville, N.C., native finished second in June’s Racing for Wildlife 200 at Michigan International Raceway after starting 36th as rain cancelled qualifying and the field was set by the ARCA Series rulebook.

Collective RE/MAX Stats … In three career ARCA RE/MAX Series starts, Dillon has finished seventh (May 2008 – Rockingham Speedway), 15th (May 2009 – Kentucky Speedway), and second (June 2009 – Michigan). The 19-year-old driver boasts a 5.7 finishing average and has completed all laps contested (511) in those starts.

Third Time’s a Charm … The 2008 NASCAR Camping World Series East Rookie of the Year will make his third career start at Iowa Speedway. In his two previous starts (which occurred in the NCWSE) at the seven-eighths-mile tri-oval, Dillon has earned one pole, two top-10 finishes and has completed 397 of 400 laps (99.2 percent) contested.

Testing 1, 2, 3 … Dillon & Co. tested their No. 31 Chevrolet last week at Iowa in preparation for this weekend’s Prairie Meadows 200.

AUSTIN DILLON Quote:

“I’m excited to be heading back to Iowa for my third time. My two previous starts were in the East Series cars, which are fairly different than the ARCA cars. There are a bunch of things you can do differently in terms of the set-up in those two series, but the fact that I’ve raced there has definitely taught me a lot how the track conditions changes over the course of a long run. It’s a great facility and we had a great test last week. Our Chevrolet was pretty fast and we’re confident that it will carry over to the race.”

DAN DEERINGHOFF (crew chief) Quote:

“Our test last week taught us a lot about how the ARCA cars handle during long runs. Our No. 31 Chevrolet showed a lot of speed and definitely built up our team’s confidence. We are hoping to have a strong qualifying effort in order to stay up front all day and contend for the win at the end.”

- Richard Childress Racing Press Release

No. 31 RCR Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS

ARCA RE/MAX Series Event Preview

Event: Racing for Wildlife 200 – June 12, 2009

Venue: Michigan International Speedway – Brooklyn, Mich.

• This weekend’s RCR Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS at Michigan International Speedway … Austin Dillon will pilot Chassis No. 120, the same Monte Carlo SS he drove to a 15th-place finish at Kentucky Speedway last month. This chassis was a former No. 29 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Chevrolet that was modified to fit 2009 ARCA RE/MAX Series specifications. 
• First Timer … Dillon will make his first ARCA start at Michigan International Speedway in this weekend’s Racing for Wildlife 200. It is also the 19-year old driver’s first-career race on a two-mile oval.
• Looking Back at ARCA Debut … The Lewisville, N.C., native made his RE/MAX Series debut last May at Rockingham (N.C.) Speedway where he started 10th and finished seventh.
• Statistically Speaking … In two previous ARCA Series starts, Dillon has earned one top-10 and two top-15 finishes. He boasts an 11th-place average finish and has completed all but one lap of competition (411 of 412 laps).
• Testing 1, 2, 3 … Dillon & Co. tested at MIS on May 27th in preparation for this weekend’s 100-lap feature.
• Championship Crew Chief… Dan Deeringhoff will spearhead Dillon’s efforts for the first time since being named crew chief to RCR’s driver development program last month. Deeringhoff led Clint Bowyer to the 2008 NASCAR Nationwide Series championship and, before taking over his new role, was the crew chief for RCR’s No. 29 Holiday Inn Racing Chevrolet this season.
• Gearing Up for MIS’s NNS Race … Dillon & Co. will use this weekend’s ARCA Series race at MIS to get the 2008 NASCAR Camping World East Series Rookie of the Year acclimated with the two-mile oval before he competes in the August 15th Nationwide Series race at the famed Irish Hills speedway.

AUSTIN DILLON Quote:

”This is my first race on a two-mile track and I’m really excited about it. Michigan is a fast race track and, as a driver, there are so many options. Depending on how the car is handling, you can run on the bottom or all the way at the top. We had a great test session and will use the information we gained from that for the race. Dan (Deeringhoff) has played a big role in helping me learn the larger tracks and we’re hoping to have a solid finish this weekend. The biggest thing for me is to learn all I can in race conditions before we come back to Michigan for the Nationwide Series race.”

DAN DEERINGHOFF (crew chief) Quote:

“The most important thing heading into Michigan is speed. When we tested here last month, we found the speed we were looking for, but the car was too tight. We’ve worked on it back at the shop and will return with a better set up. We’re using to prepare for our Nationwide race in August and the more seat time Austin gets, the better he will be for that race. Austin is a hard racer and with a competitive car, we hope to finish well inside the top 15.”

- Richard Childress Racing, Press Release

Event: Federated Auto Parts 300 – June 6, 2009

Venue: Nashville Superspeedway – Lebanon, Tenn.

· This Week’s RCR Chevrolet Impala SS at Nashville Superspeedway … Sean Caisse will pilot Chassis No. 049 from the Richard Childress Racing NASCAR Nationwide Series stable. A former No. 29 racer, this is the same Impala SS that Jeff Burton drove to eighth-place finishes at Texas Motor Speedway and Darlington Raceway this season.

· RCR Debut … Caisse will make his first-career start for RCR this weekend at Nashville. The 23-year old driver will attempt to make his second-career NNS race. His first NNS start was at Dover International Speedway on September 23, 2006 where he drove for Kevin Harvick, Inc. He finished 42nd after being involved in a lap-10 accident that ended his run.

· Second Nashville Start … The 2005 NASCAR Camping World Series East Rookie of the Year will make his second start at the 1.33-mile speedway. His first start came on August 8, 2008 in the ARCA RE/MAX where he started on the outside pole, led 97 of 117 laps and finished 16th.

· Already a 2009 Race Winner … Caisse scored his first ARCA Re/Max Series win on April 19, 2009 in the ARCA RE/MAX Carolina 200 at Rockingham Raceway. The Pelham, N.H., native led the final three laps to secure his first victory of 2009.

· RCR Teammate this Weekend … For the second time in 2009, RCR will field multiple entries in a Nationwide Series event. Caisse’s teammate, Stephen Leicht, will pilot the No. 29 Holiday Inn/Holiday Inn Express Chevrolet in this weekend’s Federated Auto Parts 300.

· Milestone Start … If Leicht and Caisse both start Saturday evening’s event at Nashville, it will mark RCR’s 700th NNS start. RCR’s Nationwide Series programs have earned five championships with Kevin Harvick in 2001, Harvick and Johnny Sauter in 2003, Harvick in 2006, Jeff Burton and Scott Wimmer in 2007 and last season with Clint Bowyer. RCR also boasts 53 wins, 242 top- five and 385 top-10 finishes, along with 10,998 laps led in NNS competition.

· RCR at Nashville … In 33 NNS starts at Nashville Superspeedway, RCR has three wins (Wimmer – March 2008, Harvick – April 2006 and Bowyer – June 2005), two poles (Sauter – June 2003 and Harvick – April 2001), 16 top-five and 20 top-10 finishes. RCR cars have also led 753 laps at the Lebanon facility.

· Caisse’s Stats Since 2006 … Caisse has made 47 starts from 2006 to the present in the NNS, NASCAR Camping World Truck Series, NASCAR Camping World Series East and the ARCA Series. He has a 6.7 average starting position and eight career wins (one in the ARCA Series and seven in the NCWSE).

· Testing and Spotting… Last year, Todd Bodine and Germain Racing allowed Caisse to log laps during testing sessions in their NASCAR Camping World Truck Series entry. Additionally, Caisse spotted for the No. 9 truck of Justin Marks on occasion during the 2008 season.

· Meet the Press … Caisse will be available inside Nashville Superspeedway’s infield media center on Saturday, June 6 to field questions from the media. Exact time is yet to be determined.

· Race Broadcast Information … The Federated Auto Parts 300 will be televised live on ESPN2 Saturday, June 6 beginning at 7 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time. The race will also be broadcast worldwide on the Motor Racing Network and Sirius XM Satellite Radio. Qualifying for the 13th event of the NNS season will air on a tape-delayed basis, on Saturday at 3 p.m. EDT on ESPN2. MRN and Sirius XM Satellite Radio will also provide updates of time trials.

SEAN CAISSE QUOTES:

“I’m excited for the opportunity to drive for Richard Childress Racing in the No. 2 Chevrolet. This organization has a rich history in the Nationwide Series and they know what it takes to win championships. I’m equally excited to be working with Dan (crew chief Deeringhoff). He’s a championship-winning crew chief who is very knowledgeable about how the cars handle and I’m eager to learn a lot from him. We tested at Rockingham last Tuesday and it helped get the kinks out before we head to the track this weekend. I hope to add to RCR’s consistency they always strive for and leave Nashville with a good finish.”

DAN DEERINGHOFF (CREW CHIEF) QUOTES:

“Sean is a talented young driver and I’m excited to work with him for the first time this season. He’s worked his way through the ranks and really knows how to qualify a car well. We had a test session last week at Rockingham and we were able to communicate well with one another. Our goal is to start up front and, if we get the set up right, have a shot a solid top-15 finish.”