Sports Clips Haircuts

“We are excited to continue our growth and partnership with Joe Gibbs Racing for the upcoming 2012 season,” said Gordon Logan, founder and CEO of Sport Clips. “The sport has allowed us to build brand presence with broad exposure among the large and very loyal NASCAR fan base. We are proud to have both Denny and Joey continue to represent us in such a positive manner while they are running up front. Darlington will be a special weekend for Sport Clips, as we will partner with the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) in the title sponsorship of the Nationwide Series race Friday night and will be on board with Denny in both the Nationwide and Sprint Cup races.”

This is the fourth year Sport Clips has been a sponsor with JGR and the eight total races (seven Nationwide and one Cup) is the most the organization has ever sponsored in a single season.

“It is always a thrill to have a sponsor come on board and fully realize how the program can benefit their business and marketing efforts,” said J.D. Gibbs, president of JGR. “Sport Clips has been a great partner and we want to continue to deliver the type of success they have grown accustomed to over the past three years.”

In addition to the Darlington Sprint Cup Series race, Sport Clips will appear on JGR’s No. 18 and No. 20 Nationwide Series Toyota a total of seven times in 2012 with drivers Denny Hamlin and Joey Logano. The schedule of Nationwide races is as follows:

DATE RACE CAR # DRIVER

April 13 Texas No. 18 Denny Hamlin

May 11 Darlington* No. 18 Denny Hamlin

May 26 Charlotte No. 18 Denny Hamlin

July 6 Daytona No. 20 Joey Logano

July 28 Indianapolis No. 18 Denny Hamlin

Sept. 7 Richmond No. 20 Denny Hamlin

Sept. 29 Dover No. 20 Joey Logano

*Also the Nationwide Series Race Sponsor (Events are subject to change.)

About Sport Clips:

Sport Clips is headquartered in Georgetown, Texas and was established in 1995 by founder and CEO Gordon Logan. The franchise ranks in Entrepreneur Magazine’s top 20 “fastest growing franchises” and in the top 100 in the “Franchise 500”, in the top 10 in Forbes’ “Top 20 Franchises To Start”, and in the top 50 in Dun & Bradstreet’s AllBusiness.com “2012 AllBusiness AllStars”. Sport Clips is the “Official Haircutter” of the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) and offers veterans preferential pricing on haircuts and franchises. Our “Help a Hero” program has donated more than three-quarters of a million dollars to help soldiers overseas and in hospitals call home through the VFW’s Operation Uplink. Sport Clips is a proud sponsor of Joe Gibbs Racing’s NASCAR drivers, Joey Logano and Denny Hamlin, and holds partnerships with several NCAA programs, and teams in the National Basketball Association (NBA), Major League Baseball (MLB), and National Hockey League (NHL). To learn about franchise opportunities click here, and for locations throughout the United States, visit SportClips.com. For media resources and additional information on Sport Clips, visit SportClipsMedia.com.

Joe Gibbs Racing (JGR)

Joe Gibbs Racing (JGR) is one of the premier organizations in NASCAR, currently fielding three NASCAR Sprint Cup Series teams, three NASCAR Nationwide Series teams and a driver development program. Its driver lineup consists of Denny Hamlin, Kyle Busch and Joey Logano in the Sprint Cup Series, while Brian Scott joins those three in the Nationwide Series along with Michael McDowell, Drew Herring, and Ryan Truex.. JGR also boasts Darrell Wallace, Jr. in its driver development program and he will compete in the 2012 K&N Pro Series East and the Nationwide Series. Based in Huntersville, N.C., and owned by Joe Gibbs – a three-time Super Bowl winner as head coach of the Washington Redskins and a member of the Pro Football Hall of Fame – JGR has competed in NASCAR since 1992, winning three Cup Series championships, and three Nationwide Series owner’s championship along with more than 150 NASCAR races, including three Brickyard 400s and the 1993 Daytona 500.

- Joe Gibbs Racing Press Release

Kevin Harvick Inc.

“I’ve had the opportunity to go to Walter Reed and visit with the military there,” said co-owner Kevin Harvick. “Every time I have been, it has been an eye-opening experience. To see our sponsors work together to host some of our countries’ finest men and women at the race track makes me really proud to be associated with them. I’ve met some really big race fans through my visits to Walter Reed and I’m glad that we are able to invite them to Richmond to enjoy the race weekend and see some great racing under the lights.”

In addition to the support of Armour/Pinnacle Foods and the Veterans of Foreign Wars, Chevrolet, Sitrin Health Care Center and Richmond International Raceway have also contributed to this event providing items for gift bags, monetary donations and help with tickets to the weekend’s race events.

“Pinnacle Foods Corporation and the Armour brand are very excited to be a part of the Wounded Warriors program and to be able to host, along with the Veterans of Foreign Wars, veterans from Walter Reed Army Medical Center,” said Eric Hintz, Vice President of Marketing. “We are happy that we can support the men and women who serve our country and allow us to do the things that we do every day.”

Armour Foods, a brand of Pinnacle Foods, will serve as the primary sponsor of the No. 33 Chevrolet with two-time Nationwide Series champion Harvick for the Virginia College Savings 250 at Richmond International Raceway. The Friday night race will mark the third installment of NASCAR’s new Nationwide Series car, and the first time the car will run under the lights in competition.

“We’re extremely honored to be partnering with Pinnacle Foods in this effort to honor some of America’s greatest defenders. I can think of no group more deserving of our support than veterans from Walter Reed,” said VFW National Commander, Richard L. Eubank.

Guests from Walter Reed Medical Center, Pinnacle Foods and the Veterans of Foreign Wars will enjoy appearances from NASCAR personalities, food, pre-race activities followed by 250-laps of action packed racing as NASCAR’s best take to the short track of Richmond International Raceway for the 27th stop of the 2010 NASCAR Nationwide Series season.

About Pinnacle Foods:

Pinnacle Foods Group LLC, with offices in Mountain Lakes and Cherry Hill, New Jersey, is a leading producer, marketer and distributor of high-quality branded food products in the frozen foods and dry foods segments. The dry foods segment consists primarily of Duncan Hines® baking mixes and frostings; Vlasic® pickles, peppers and relish; Armour® canned meats; Open Pit® barbeque sauce and Mrs. Butterworth’s® and Log Cabin® syrups and pancake mixes. The frozen foods segment consists primarily of Aunt Jemima® frozen breakfasts; Swanson® and Hungry-Man® frozen dinners and entrees; Van de Kamp’s® and Mrs. Paul’s® frozen seafood; Celeste® pizza; Lender’s® bagels; and Bird’s Eye ® vegetables and dinners.

About Kevin Harvick Inc.:

Kevin Harvick Inc. (KHI), established in 2001 by Kevin and DeLana Harvick, is an 80,000 sq. ft. facility located in Kernersville, N.C. Home of the 2009 NASCAR Camping World Truck Series championship team, KHI enters 2010 in its seventh full year of competition with two full-time Truck Series teams and one full-time Nationwide Series team. Four-time Truck Series champion Ron Hornaday returns to the helm of the No. 33 Truck team looking for his fifth title and third championship for KHI (2009 and 2007), while Sprint Cup series stars Kevin Harvick and Elliott Sadler guide the No. 2 Truck team. Two-time NASCAR Nationwide Series champion Harvick will again shine as the lead driver of the No. 33 Nationwide Series team as he continues to make his mark in motorsports and establish KHI as one of the top teams in NASCAR competition. For more information about KHI and its teams, please visit www.KevinHarvickInc.com.

- Kevin Harvick Inc. Press Release

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“It’s really cool to have EZ Grill on board the No. 13 Chevy for the Michigan race,” Sauter said. “I think we have two sponsors that reach out to NASCAR fans the best with EZ Grill and Tim McGraw on board with us. Everyone knows that country music and NASCAR go hand-in-hand and there isn’t a larger cookout anywhere in the world than at a NASCAR race. Since so many people are camping and tailgating and traveling long distances to the races makes EZ Grill a perfect fit for NASCAR fans. They can bring the grill with them and drop it off in the trash on the way out and not have to worry about carrying it home. Like they say, you can grill anytime, anywhere with it. It’s an awesome product and we’re glad to have them on board with us.”

EZ Grill, complete with all natural charcoal, lights easily with one match and provides at least and hour and a half of cooking time. It is environmentally friendly using plant material versus wood and is 100 percent recyclable. EZ Grill is available at over 49,000 retailers across the United States including Menards, Wal-Mart, Winn-Dixie, Safeway, and through EZGrill.com.

Sauter is currently fifth in the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series championship standings with one win (Kansas) so far in 2010 and finished second in the last series event at Texas Motor Speedway.

- ThorSport Racing, Press Release

VFW (Veterans of Foreign Wars) 200

As grand marshal, Montange will be introduced during pre-race ceremonies for the VFW 200 and will give the famous command for drivers to start their engines before making parade laps in the official Ford Mustang pace car prior to the start of the race.

Montange, who served three tours in Iraq, will be joined by his parents, his sister and her husband as special guests of the VFW Foundation’s Salute to Military Families program and will receive VIP treatment throughout the June race weekend. Montange’s girlfriend is currently serving in Iraq and could not join them for the event.

The family will be provided with a RV for weekend accommodations in the Graves Farm Campground at MIS. MISCamping.com, the official RV rental company and camping sponsor of MIS, and Home Depot partnered to build an access ramp for Montange, who was wounded by an IED bomb during combat and returned home in 2007 a disabled veteran.

Montange and his family will also receive suite passes and garage passes for Friday, Saturday and Sunday’s events. They will enjoy garage tours, pace car rides and special access to drivers’ meetings, pre-race ceremonies and victory lane celebrations.

Through their Salute to Military Families program at MIS, VFW will provide over 500 local veterans and active duty military and their families with grandstand tickets, chalet and suite hospitality with complimentary food and beverage, and special VIP treatment throughout the event weekend at MIS.

The VFW 200 and Salute to Military Families events are part of the VFW Foundation’s nationwide Return the Favor awareness and fundraising campaign designed to honor and celebrate active-duty and retired military and their families.

“Unfortunately, U.S. troops rarely have the luxury to attend sporting events or entertainment activities, so that’s where we step in.  It’s our way of ‘saying thanks’ for all they do,” said John G. Lowe, VFW Foundation Deputy Director. “Our Return the Favor events not only boost troop morale but also draw attention to the urgent needs of U.S. military service personnel.  It also allows us to get the word out about our other programs and services.  These include free communication options for troops overseas so they can call home on a regular basis and financial assistance to their families for rent, mortgage, utilities, vehicle repair, food and medicine.”

The VFW Foundation is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization and the official charity of the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW), America’s oldest and largest service group for combat veterans. The VFW Foundation receives no government funding, and instead relies solely on public and corporate donations.

Donate today to “return the favor” to those who have given so much.  Find out more about the VFW Foundation and make a donation by visiting www.ReturnTheFavor.org. You can also make a $10 donation by texting “RETURN” to 90999 now.

About the Veterans of Foreign Wars and its Foundation

Since its inception in 1899, the Veterans of Foreign Wars, America’s largest major combat veterans group, has without fail taken the lead in ensuring that issues of vital importance to American military personnel and veterans have not been ignored. This proud tradition of unwavering dedication to the cause of freedom, patriotism and concern for individuals who have so selflessly defended our country abroad is unique to the American experience. Today, our 1,600,000 members, both male and female, come from every conceivable geographic region, ethnic heritage, and span a wide range of adult ages. The VFW Foundation, one of America’s most highly-rated 501(c)(3) nonprofits established in 1996, is the fundraising arm of the VFW.
For more information please contact John G. Lowe, VFW Foundation Deputy Director, at (816) 968-2720 or visit www.vfwfoundation.org

About Michigan International Speedway

Nestled in the lush Irish Hills of Southeastern Michigan, Michigan International Speedway is the Great Escape, a venerable NASCAR national park where fans can get away and enjoy the very best in racing and camaraderie. It’s the love of racing and the thrill of a great time for race fans and drivers alike.  

Tickets for all MIS NASCAR races including the VFW 200 are now on sale. MIS is also offering special discount tickets as low as $25 for the Heluva Good! Sour Cream Dips 400 on June 13 and the CARFAX 400 on August 15. Visit www.MISpeedway.com or call the MIS ticket hotline at 1-800-354-1010. You can also visit MIS on Facebook at www.facebook.com/MISpeedway or Twitter @MISpeedway.

Michigan International Speedway – 2010 Schedule

Friday, June 11          ARCA Racing Series presented by RE/MAX and Menards Racing for Wildlife 200

Saturday, June 12      NASCAR Camping World Truck Series VFW 200

Sunday, June 13        NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Heluva Good! Sour Cream Dips 400

June 26-27                  Great Lakes Wine Fest

Friday, Aug. 13           Meijer Pole Day

Saturday, Aug. 14       NASCAR Nationwide Series CARFAX 250

Sunday, Aug. 15         NASCAR Sprint Cup Series CARFAX 400

- Michigan International Speedway, Press Release

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Along with the official VFW 200 Honorary Starter designation, the highest bidder will receive two (2) passes to the VFW Pit Road Suite and two (2) Cold Garage passes provided by MIS Cares. The auction started May 10 and runs through June 1. Fans can place bids by visiting auctions.nascar.com.

MIS Cares will donate all proceeds to the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Foundation, a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization, to benefit its “Return the Favor” campaign which is designed to honor military personnel and their families who have often personally sacrificed so much for us all. Return the Favor programs and services provide assistance for troops abroad, deserving military families from all branches of the military back in the U.S. or America’s often forgotten veterans.

In conjunction with the VFW 200 race, the VFW Foundation will host over 250 military guests (many of whom are on leave from Iraq or Afghanistan) to special VIP track hospitality and a unique up-close NASCAR experience.

“Unfortunately, U.S. troops rarely have the luxury to attend sporting events or entertainment activities, so that’s where we step in. It’s our way of ‘saying thanks’ for all they do,” said John G. Lowe, VFW Foundation Deputy Director. “Our Return the Favor events not only boost troop morale but also draw attention to the urgent needs of U.S. military service personnel. It also allows us to get the word out about our other programs and services. These include free communication options for troops overseas so they can call home on a regular basis and financial assistance to their families for rent, mortgage, utilities, vehicle repair, food and medicine.”

To learn more, please visit: www.ReturnTheFavor.org or you can donate via your cell phone by texting “RETURN” to 90999 to make a $10 donation.

About the Veterans of Foreign Wars and its Foundation

Since its inception in 1899, the Veterans of Foreign Wars, America’s largest major combat veterans group, has without fail taken the lead in ensuring that issues of vital importance to American military personnel and veterans have not been ignored. This proud tradition of unwavering dedication to the cause of freedom, patriotism and concern for individuals who have so selflessly defended our country abroad is unique to the American experience.

Today, our 1,600,000 members, both male and female, come from every conceivable geographic region, ethnic heritage, and span a wide range of adult ages. The VFW Foundation, one of America’s most highly-rated 501(c)(3) nonprofits established in 1996, is the fundraising arm of the VFW.

For more information please contact John G. Lowe, VFW Foundation Deputy Director, at
(816) 968-2720 or visit www.vfwfoundation.org

About MIS Cares

Michigan International Speedway founded MIS Cares, a 501 © (3) non-profit entity under the umbrella of the NASCAR Foundation. MIS Cares’ mission is to create a lasting, positive impact on our community through charitable giving and volunteer efforts that cultivate community growth and advances quality of life. To learn more, visit www.MISpeedway.com/Values-in-Action/MIS-Cares.aspx

About Michigan International Speedway

Nestled in the lush Irish Hills of Southeastern Michigan, Michigan International Speedway is the Great Escape, a venerable NASCAR national park where fans can get away and enjoy the very best in racing and camaraderie. It’s the love of racing and the thrill of a great time for race fans and drivers alike.

Tickets for all MIS NASCAR races including the VFW 200 are now on sale. MIS is also offering special discount tickets as low as $25 for the Heluva Good! Sour Cream Dips 400 on June 13 and the CARFAX 400 on August 15. Visit www.MISpeedway.com or call the MIS ticket hotline at 1-800-354-1010. You can also visit MIS on Facebook at www.facebook.com/MISpeedway or Twitter @MISpeedway.

Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Foundation 200 Logo

“The VFW 200 and our association with NASCAR aligns well with our mission to help America’s service members and their families. This will help bring public attention to their urgent needs,” said VFW Commander-In-Chief Thomas J. Tradewell, Sr.

“The VFW Foundation has had a wonderful relationship with NASCAR driver, Kevin Harvick’s KHI racing team. We are excited about our on-going association with Kevin Harvick and proud to have the opportunity to sponsor the VFW 200. NASCAR, its fans, and the Michigan International Speedway are perfect for such a patriotic event,” added Tradewell.

With the new VFW relationship, MIS has now secured sponsorship deals for all of its racing events in 2010.

“We’re very pleased to have the VFW Foundation sponsor our Camping World Truck Series event,” MIS President Roger Curtis said. “The VFW Foundation and its mission to provide help to America’s service members touches many of our race fans who are veterans themselves. This relationship will strengthen our commitment to our veterans and what they have sacrificed for our country. We appreciate and recognize their efforts.”

“The idea that we have secured sponsorship for all of our races in 2010 in these tough economic times is a positive message for MIS and the sport of NASCAR as a whole. It’s great that sponsors are still seeing the benefit of using the speedway as a platform to communicate their message to our race fans, who are the most loyal in motorsports,” Curtis added.

Additionally the Foundation will provide activities and informational venues at the track during the entire weekend to highlight the service and sacrifice of America’s U.S. service members and their families. Service members attending the event (many of whom are on leave from duty in Iraq and Afghanistan) will be given VIP status and provided with pit passes and access to NASCAR drivers, grandstand seating and complimentary food.

The venue will allow the VFW Foundation to showcase its “Salute to Military Families” campaign, designed to bring awareness to the unique problems and needs of troops and their families. It will be the second year the VFW Foundation has sponsored the “Salute to Military Families” program. Through its “Unmet Needs” initiative, the VFW Foundation has provided more than $3 million in direct financial assistance to military families for rent, mortgage, utilities, vehicle repair, medical expenses and basic food assistance.

Other VFW Foundation programs include “Operation Uplink’s Free Call Days” which facilitated approximately 20 million minutes of free long-distance overseas talk-time for troops in 2009; morale boosting “welcome home” and “sendoff” events for military units; and direct, free assistance to veterans obtaining VA entitlements from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.

About the Veterans of Foreign Wars and its Foundation

Since its inception in 1899, the Veterans of Foreign Wars, America’s largest major combat veterans group, has without fail taken the lead in ensuring that issues of vital importance to American military personnel and veterans have not been ignored. This proud tradition of unwavering dedication to the cause of freedom, patriotism and concern for individuals who have so selflessly defended our country abroad is unique to the American experience. Today, our 1,600,000 members, both male and female, come from every conceivable geographic region, ethnic heritage, and span a wide range of adult ages. The VFW Foundation, one of America’s most highly-rated 501(c)(3) nonprofits established in 1996, is the fundraising arm of the VFW.

For more information please visit www.vfwfoundation.org

About Michigan International Speedway

Nestled in the lush Irish Hills of Southeastern Michigan, Michigan International Speedway is the Great Escape, a venerable NASCAR national park where fans can get away and enjoy the very best in racing and camaraderie. It’s the love of racing and the thrill of a great time for race fans and drivers alike.

MIS’ Value Pricing Period begins on Feb. 1. NASCAR Sprint Cup Series tickets for the Heluva Good! Sour Cream Dips 400 on June 13 and CARFAX 400 on August 15 will be as low as $25. Visit MISpeedway.com or call the MIS ticket hotline at 800-354-1010 on Feb. 1 to take advantage of great pricing for 2010 events at MIS.

- Michigan International Speedway Press Release

No. 33 VFW Chevrolet Silverado

THE ONE THAT GOT AWAY: Last year in the Lucas Oil 150 at Phoenix International Raceway (PIR), Ron Hornaday and the No. 33 team were involved in a lap one incident, but were able to rebound and finish the race in the 25th position to salvage a three point deficit to Johnny Benson going into the final race at Homestead-Miami (Fla.) Speedway. Hornaday looks at the race at PIR as a turning point in last year’s season.

“When you look back and think of why we didn’t win the championship in 2008, a lot of people point to Homestead,” said Hornaday. “I look at the season as a whole, running out of gas at Martinsville, getting taken out in Mansfield, and then wrecking on lap one in Phoenix. Even though this year our circumstances are different, we can’t look only at Homestead for the final call as to why we will or will not win the championship. Titles are won during a season, not in one race. I would really like to have last year’s Phoenix race to do over, but we don’t and now we are in a similar situation this year with just a different point margin. This year maybe I can keep the truck going in the right direction for more than a lap.”

LUCKY NUMBER 22: In order to wrap up the 2009 NASCAR Camping World Truck Series driver’s championship, Hornaday has to finish 22nd or better in the final two races at PIR and Homestead-Miami Speedway.

ON THE STRAIGHT AND NARROW: According to NASCAR’s Loop Data Statistics Hornaday leads all Truck Series driver’s at PIR in making passes down the straight-a-ways. In the last four races at PIR Hornaday has made 22 quality passes down the short straight-a-ways.

Notes from the Professor: Quotes from Ron Hornaday:

WHAT ARE YOUR THOUGHTS HEADING TO PHOENIX?

“I have been pretty successful at Phoenix International Raceway over the years. I have had a lot of great races there and have two wins there in 1998 and 1999. It’s a flat race track for the most part. It has a little more banking in turns one and two than in turns three and four. We have been really good this year on the flatter, shorter tracks. Phoenix is a place that I have been running for a number of years and I really like going back to one of the roots of the Truck Series.”

HOW DO YOU FEEL ABOUT GOING INTO PHOENIX WITH A 197 POINT ADVANTAGE IN THE CHAMPIONSHIP BATTLE?

“To me right now we are just focused on two more races. I don’t look at the championship until Homestead. The No. 33 team is not only racing for the driver’s championship, we want to make sure Kevin and DeLana win the owner’s championship as well. I don’t go into it looking at how many points we are ahead. I know that we just need to win the last two races. That’s what I want to go do and then the points will take care of themselves.”

CHASSIS HISTORY:

The No. 33 Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) team will take chassis No.037 to Phoenix International Raceway this weekend. Chassis No. 037 was last on track at New Hampshire Motor Speedway. Hornaday drove the then new chassis to a second-place finish.

PREVIOUS RACE RECAP:

Last week at Texas Motor Speedway, Hornaday and the No. 33 team recorded their 10th top-three finish of the 2009 season. Hornaday battled leaders Kyle Busch and Matt Crafton for the win but his truck became too loose in the closing laps to challenge for the win.

ABOUT VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS (VFW):

Headquartered in Kansas City, Missouri, the VFW (Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United State) is a non-profit organization dedicated to honoring the sacrifice and ensuring the rights of America’s veterans through advocacy, support and community service, while promoting patriotism. The VFW offers a wide array of services to support veterans and their families throughout their military career, from active duty to honorably discharged. For more information, visit: www.vfw.org or call (816) 756-3390.

ABOUT KEVIN HARVICK INC.

Kevin Harvick Inc. (KHI), established in 2001, is a 70,000 sq. ft. facility located in Kernersville, N.C. KHI houses two full-time Truck Series teams, including the 2007 series champions. The No. 33 team is led by three-time Truck Series champion Ron Hornaday and the No. 4 is comprised of Ricky Carmichael, the most successful motocross racer in American history, and a variety of NASCAR Sprint Cup stars. KHI is also home to the No. 33 Nationwide Series team competing full-time with drivers Kevin Harvick (a two-time Nationwide Series champion), 2008 Daytona 500 champion Ryan Newman and Ron Hornaday. The 2009 season marks KHI’s sixth year of full-time competition in NASCAR’s elite divisions. Visit www.kevinharvickinc.com for more information.

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ONE OF THE FEW: Ron Hornaday heads to Martinsville (Va.) Speedway this weekend with a mission to check the 0.526-mile track off the list. There are currently eight tracks on the Truck Series schedule where the veteran has yet to tally a win and Martinsville Speedway tops that list. In 14 starts (the most of any track on the circuit) Hornaday has yet to visit victory lane and collect the famous Grandfather clock trophy. Earlier this season, Hornaday came ever so close finishing second to “the boss” Kevin Harvick.

“Martinsville is a place that I really would like to get a win at,” Hornaday said. “I’ve said it a lot this year but I’m after trophies. My wife will spend the money but when racing is over for me those are the things that I can show my grandkids. Martinsville is definitely a place that’s on my radar. I’m excited to get back to racing after this break and finish out what has been a dream season.”

THE ONES TO BEAT: Over the last nine races at Martinsville (Va.) Speedway, the trucks coming out of the Kevin Harvick Inc. (KHI) stables have been the ones to beat. In 2008, KHI swept the pole positions with Jack Sprague and the No. 2 truck team setting a new track record in the spring followed by Hornaday and the No. 33 team winning the pole for the fall race.

KHI co-owner Kevin Harvick leads NASCAR’s loop data statistics for average running position (6.0), average finish (8.0), percentage of laps spent in the top 15 (93.1) and driver rating of 112.0 out of 150 possible points earned. Hornaday is not far behind. He is the driver that has spent the most laps in the top 15 (1,737) as well as gaining the most points (1,271).

KEVIN HARVICK FAN CLUB GATHERING: Following the Truck Series race at Martinsville Speedway, KHI will host the seventh annual Kevin Harvick Fan Club Gathering. The event runs from 5p.m. to 9p.m. at the KHI facility in Kernersville N.C. The event is open to the public, admission is free. This year’s gathering will feature a classic car and specialty vehicle show, the Rheem Extreme Cake Challenge as well as autograph sessions with Ron Hornaday, Ricky Carmichael and DeLana Harvick for selected Fan Club member and attendees. Kevin Harvick will sign autographs for Fan Club members only.

Notes from the Professor: Quotes from Ron Hornaday:

WHAT WOULD IT MEAN FOR YOU TO FINALLY BREAK THROUGH AND GET A WIN AT MARTINSVILLE SPEEDWAY?

“I’ve been coming here for awhile now and for some reason we just can’t seem to break through and get the checkers. It would mean a lot to me to win at Martinsville. It is one of the tracks that we’ve been coming to since the Truck Series started and to finally add my name to the list of legends who have won there would mean a lot to me.”

AS YOU BEGIN THE FINAL FIVE RACE STREATCH TO THE END OF THE TRUCK SERIES SEASON, HOW IMPORTANT IS SURVIVIING MARTINSVILLE?

“Martinsville has been one of those tracks we have circled on our calendar. Martinsville and Talladega are the two tracks that are very important to just get out of there with a good finish. We have been very fortunate that we have had really good trucks at Martinsville the past few times we have gone there, but it’s more important now than ever to keep all four fenders off the tires and race as clean as we can to get a good finish.”

CHASSIS HISTORY: The No. 33 Veteran of Foreign Wars (VFW) team will take chassis No.033 to Martinsville Speedway. Chassis No. 033 was last on track at Bristol (Tenn.) Motor Speedway (BMS) where Hornaday’s five race win steak came to a close, but he was able to record a third-place finish, his best finish at BMS since 1999.

PREVIOUS RACE RECAP: Four weeks ago at Las Vegas Motor Speedway, Hornaday and the No. 33 team recorded their 16th top-10 finish of 2009 with a sixth-place finish at the 1.5-mile track. Hornaday led 34 laps, but took on four tires late in the race while some of the other leaders took on two tires or stayed out. Johnny Sauter went on to win his first career Truck Series race. Hornaday remains the point’s leader by 197 markers over Matt Crafton with five races remaining in the 2009 season.

ABOUT VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS (VFW):

Headquartered in Kansas City, Missouri, the VFW (Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United State) is a non-profit organization dedicated to honoring the sacrifice and ensuring the rights of America’s veterans through advocacy, support and community service, while promoting patriotism. The VFW offers a wide array of services to support veterans and their families throughout their military career, from active duty to honorably discharged. For more information, visit: www.vfw.org or call (816) 756-3390.

About Kevin Harvick Inc.

Kevin Harvick Inc. (KHI), established in 2001, is a 70,000 sq. ft. facility located in Kernersville, N.C. KHI houses two full-time Truck Series teams, including the 2007 series champions. The No. 33 team is led by three-time Truck Series champion Ron Hornaday and the No. 4 is comprised of Ricky Carmichael, the most successful motocross racer in American history, and a variety of NASCAR Sprint Cup stars. KHI is also home to the No. 33 Nationwide Series team competing full-time with drivers Kevin Harvick (a two-time Nationwide Series champion), 2008 Daytona 500 champion Ryan Newman and Ron Hornaday. The 2009 season marks KHI’s sixth year of full-time competition in NASCAR’s elite divisions. Visit www.kevinharvickinc.com for more information.

- Kevin Harvick Inc. Press Release

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This year’s event will feature an autograph session, for 2009 Fan Club members only, with 2007 Daytona 500 winner Kevin Harvick. Three-time Truck Series champion Ron Hornaday, the most successful motocross racer in history, Ricky Carmichael and KHI team co-owner DeLana Harvick will also participate in autograph sessions. A limited number of tickets are available for these sessions for Fan Club members only and attendees will be selected through a random ticket draw.

The Kevin Harvick Inc. race shop will be open for viewing, showcasing all three of KHI’s race teams. Fans can sample, view and collect information from a variety of displays including exhibits by: Longhorn Smokeless Tobacco, Rheem Manufacturing, the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW), Shell, Reese’s, Coca Cola, Pinnacle Food Group, Charter Communications, Kroger/Procter & Gamble, Monster Energy drink, Nationwide Insurance, Lowe’s Motor Speedway, the Childress Institute for Pediatric Trauma, as well as a Victory Junction collection station for such items as paper plates, paper towels, blankets, and arts and craft items.

This year’s Fan Club Gathering festivities will include a Car and Specialty vehicle show featuring some of Harvick’s own commemorative collection, as well as a silent auction where fans can bid on authentic one-of-a-kind memorabilia.

The evening will be capped off with the Rheem Extreme Cake Challenge, a cake decorating competition, sponsored by Rheem Manufacturing. Audrey’s Specialty Cakes of Cornelius N.C. (www.specialtycakesonline.com) and Katiebelle’s of Charlotte N.C. (www.katiebelles.com) will face off to see who can build the most extreme cake inspired by KHI’s No. 33 Rheem Nationwide Series entry within the given time allotment. At the end of the evening each cake will be judged by Kevin and DeLana Harvick, a representative from Rheem and selected Fan Club Gathering attendees, with Rheem presenting the winner a check for $1,000. The cakes will then be cut for all attendees to enjoy.

Two hundred randomly selected Fan Club members will receive a coupon for a free sample of Jimmy John’s Gourmet Sandwiches in their complimentary Fan Club goody bag. Other food products will be available for purchase including CiCi’s pizza, Starbucks coffee and hot chocolate and popcorn.

The Kevin Harvick Inc. souvenir trailer will also be on hand for fans to purchase merchandise to add to their Kevin Harvick and KHI collections.

The 2009 Kevin Harvick Fan Club Gathering is free for Fan Club members as well as the general public and will take place rain or shine! Parking for all attendees will be located at Dudley Cosmetology University Campus (Inn and Conference center, Cafeteria, Administration, Yeates Center and 1080 Building) between the hours of 4 p.m. and 10 p.m. The campus is located at 900 A-B East Mountain Street, Kernersville, N.C. 27284. There will be buses, including a handicapped accessible transporter, which will run every 15 to 20 minutes from the Dudley Cosmetology University Campus shuttling fans to the KHI facility.

Only Kevin Harvick Fan Club members will be able to attend Kevin’s autograph session. KHI will not be accepting new members for the 2009 Kevin Harvick Fan Club on site; however 2010 Fan Club memberships will be available for purchase at www.kevinharvick.com in November.

For more information about the seventh annual Kevin Harvick Fan Club Gathering please call 336-992-2998 or visit www.kevinharvickinc.com.

About Kevin Harvick Inc.

Kevin Harvick Inc. (KHI), established in 2001, is a 70,000 sq. ft. facility located in Kernersville, N.C. KHI houses two full-time Truck Series teams, including the 2007 series champions. The No. 33 team is led by three-time Truck Series champion Ron Hornaday and the No. 4 is comprised of Ricky Carmichael, the most successful motocross racer in American history, and a variety of NASCAR Sprint Cup stars. KHI is also home to the No. 33 Nationwide Series team competing full-time with drivers Kevin Harvick (a two-time Nationwide Series champion), 2008 Daytona 500 champion Ryan Newman and Ron Hornaday. The 2009 season marks KHI’s sixth year of full-time competition in NASCAR’s elite divisions. Visit www.kevinharvickinc.com for more information.

- Kevin Harvick Inc. Press Release

No. 33 Jimmy Johns Chevrolet Impala SS

RETURN TO THE WINDY CITY: Kevin Harvick Inc. (KHI) co-owner and two-time Nationwide Series champion Kevin Harvick climbs behind the wheel of the No. 33 Jimmy John’s Chevrolet this week at Chicagoland Speedway, looking for his third win in the windy city. In six previous Nationwide Series starts at the track, Harvick has two wins, three top-five and three top-10 finishes.

FRONT QUALIFIER: In his six previous starts at Chicagoland Speedway, Harvick has never started outside the top 10. Harvick has always started between the fourth and ninth position. This week Harvick will look to earn his first pole at the 1.5-mile track as he climbs back into the “freaky fast” Jimmy John’s car.

LIVE FROM INSIDE THE NO. 33 CAR: Kevin Harvick will serve as the ESPN In-race reporter during this week’s live broadcast of the Dollar General 300. Tune in to see live in-car camera shots of Harvick behind the wheel of the Jimmy John’s car and listen as he gives live updates throughout the race to the braodcast booth.

WELCOME BACK JIMMY JOHN’S: With the season-opener at Daytona (Fla.) International Speedway, Jimmy John’s made a “freaky fast” start to their partnership with KHI as Harvick won the pole and finsihed 11th at the 2.5-mile track with their first primary race. Since then, Jimmy John’s has run one race with Ron Hornaday at The Milwaukee (Wisc.) Mile where they again had a strong running with a ninth-place finish. This week will mark Jimmy John’s third primary race this season and second with Harvick. Keep an eye on the “freaky fast” No. 33 Jimmy John’s car at Chicagoland Speedway, Gateway International Speedway, Iowa Speedway, Michigan International Speedway, Atlanta Motor Speedway, Richmond (Va.) International Raceway, Kansas Speedway and Texas Motor Speedway, all with Harvick in the driver’s seat.

BEFORE THE RACE: QUOTES WITH DRIVER KEVIN HARVICK:

What’s unique about Chicagoland Speedway? “Probably that you go through the corners pretty much wide open. You let off sooner than you do at most places, and you drive it all the way through the corners under power. That’s not extremely different from other tracks, but there is a lot more throttle here than at most places. You get back in it (the gas) a lot quicker than you do at most places.”

What is the fastest way around Chicago? “The fastest way around Chicago is to run the white line the entire race. However, you never know what the tires and all the other circumstances are going to be when we go back. The track is still aging and it loses grip every time you go back. Over the past couple of years, we have been able to run up the race track a little bit. But I think the person who can run the white line the entire race will win.”

CHASSIS HISTORY: The No. 33 Jimmy John’s team will unload chassis No. 037 from the KHI stables this week at Chicagoland Speedway. This will mark this chassis’ first appearance this season. Last season chassis No. 037 appeared on track at Atlanta Motor Speedway with Cale Gale as the No. 77 car (20th-place finish) and at Nashville (Tenn.) Superspeedway with Gale (8th-place finish) as the No. 33 car.

HARVICK TO SURPRISE ST. LOUIS-AREA BUSINESS WITH JIMMY JOHN’S SANDWICH DELIVERY: Thousands of business people in the St. Louisarea get a freaky fast, freaky good sandwich from Jimmy John’s every day. And, while they are regularly impressed with just how freaky fast the sandwiches are made and delivered, one lucky business will soon find out the real meaning of speed when they get a surprise delivery from Harvick. Employees at St. Louis-area businesses who are passionate about Jimmy John’s and NASCAR can make a pit stop at www.JimmyJohns.com/Kevin to enter for a chance to win the Freaky Fast Kevin Harvick Delivery. On July 16th, the winning business can expect the delivery of a lifetime! Delivering in freaky fast Jimmy John’s style, Harvick will speed up in his No. 33 Jimmy John’s car to deliver sandwiches and prizes, including a meet-and-greet with Kevin, autographs, tickets to an upcoming race at Gateway International Raceway and Jimmy John’s gear. Check out www.JimmyJohns.com/Kevin for official rules and details.

PREVIOUS RACE RECAP: For race No. 17 of the season, the Nationwide Series rolled into Daytona (Fla.) International Speedway for their second appearance at the famous superspeedway during the 2009 season. Piloting the No. 33 car and carrying the colors of the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW), Harvick started the race from the third position and after running most of the day in the top 10, earned his 12th top-10 finish at the 2.5-mile track.

No. 33 Jimmy John’s Specs:

Chassis: 037

Engine: ECR

Kevin Harvick Nationwide Series Stats at Daytona

Year No. Team Start Finish

2008 33 KHI 4 18

2007 21 RCR 8 1

2006 21 RCR 9 4

2005 21 RCR 5 1

2004 21 RCR 5 41

2001 2 RCR 4 27

*KHI: Kevin Harvick Inc.

*RCR: Richard Childress Racing

About Jimmy John’s:

Jimmy John’s Gourmet Sandwiches was founded in 1983 by 19-year-old Jimmy John Liautaud in a converted garage in Charleston, IL. Since its inception, the company has grown to over 825 corporate and franchised locations in more than 37 states throughout the U.S. The company is known for its obsession with fresh, quality products and high-speed execution. For more information, visit www.jimmyjohns.com.

About Kevin Harvick Inc.

Kevin Harvick Inc. (KHI), established in 2001, is a 70,000 sq. ft. facility located in Kernersville, N.C. KHI houses two full-time Truck Series teams, including the 2007 series champions. The No. 33 team is led by three-time Truck Series champion Ron Hornaday and the No. 4 KHI All-Stars team is comprised of Ricky Carmichael, the most successful motocross racer in American history, J.R. Fitzpatrick and a variety of NASCAR Sprint Cup stars. KHI is also home to the No. 33 Nationwide Series team competing full-time with drivers Kevin Harvick (a two-time Nationwide Series champion), 2008 Daytona 500 champion Ryan Newman, Ron Hornaday, Cale Gale and Kelly Bires. The 2009 season marks KHI’s sixth year of full-time competition in NASCAR’s elite divisions. Visit www.kevinharvickinc.com for more information.

- Kevin Harvick Inc. Press Release

No. 33 Veterans of Foreign Wars Chevrolet Impala SS

DAYTONA STATS: Kevin Harvick Inc. (KHI) co-owner and two-time Nationwide Series champion Kevin Harvick will be back in the driver seat of the No. 33 KHI car this week as the Nationwide Series team’s return to Daytona (Fla.) International Speedway for round 17 of 35 this season. In 14 Nationwide Series starts at the track, Harvick has earned one win, one pole, 10 top-five and 11 top-10 finishes. Harvick has completed 100 percent (1594 of 1594) of his laps attempted in the Nationwide Series and led 175 laps at the 2.5-mile track. 2007 was Harvick’s most successful season at Daytona, as he swept the Nationwide season opener and captured the coveted Daytona 500.

RESTRICTOR PLATE SUCCESS: KHI is no stranger to success at restrictor-plate racing. The company’s first Nationwide Series win came at Daytona International Speedway in 2005 when Tony Stewart won the season opener. The following year Stewart returned to Victory Lane at Daytona to defend his title followed by KHI’s No. 77, scoring KHI’s first one-two finish in the Nationwide Series. In 2007, Bobby Labonte scored the third restrictor-plate win for KHI by holding off teammate Stewart to win at Talladega (Ala.) Superspeedway. Stewart finished second, adding another one-two finish for KHI. Adding to their restrictor-plate success, KHI has claimed both superspeedway poles so far in 2009 (Harvick at Daytona and Ryan Newman at Talladega) and earned another strong second-place finish at Talladega Superspeedway with Ryan Newman behind the wheel.

CONGRATULATIONS RICK CARELLI: On July 3, 2009, Rick Carelli will be inducted into the West Coast Stock Car Hall of Fame at Irwindale Speedway in California. As a driver, Carelli earned the 1991 NASCAR Southwest Touring championship and the 1993 NASCAR Camping World Series West title, as well as raced in the NASCAR Truck Series.

These days Carelli is still at the track, just in a different role as General Manager for Kevin Harvick Incorporated and as spotter for three-time Truck Series champion Ron Hornaday.

Kevin Harvick

What does it means to drive the VFW car on July 4th weekend?

“It is going to be an honor to carry the red, white and blue colors of the VFW this weekend in Daytona. Hopefully I can give all the veterans something to cheer about when the green flag drops on Friday night.”

With the success at Daytona (winning the pole) and Talladega (winning the pole and Newman narrowly missing the win) early this year, how much confidence does that add heading into this weekend?

“Our speedway program here at KHI has always been good. Going back to Daytona this time around I feel a little more confidence when it comes to our car and its set up. Ernie Cope and the guys have done a great job this year putting Ryan (Talladega) and I (Daytona) on the poles for both restrictor plate races. Hopefully this time around we can put the No. 33 Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) car into Victory Lane.”

What is different at Daytona during the July races compared to the races in February?

“The track gets hot and slick during the races in July and the handling characteristics become exaggerated. We are shooting for a good-handling race car, which can hopefully help put this Veterans of Foreign War (VFW) team into victory lane on the day Americans celebrate their Independence.”

CHASSIS HISTORY: The team will unload chassis No. 043 from the KHI stables this week for Harvick at Daytona International Speedway. This chassis was last on track at Talladega (Ala.) Superspeedway with Ryan Newman. Newman won the pole, led 21 laps and narrowly missed the victory to finish second. Previous to Talladega, this chassis was on track with Harvick for the 2009 season opener at Daytona International Speedway where Harvick won the pole, led four laps and finished the race 11th.

PREVIOUS RACE RECAP: For the final race of June, KHI co-owner Harvick climbed back into the No. 33 car to become the fourth different driver in four different races during the month. With a fast car, Harvick started the race from the fifth position, ran the entire race in the top eight and crossed the finish line in fifth place. The finish moved the No. 33 KHI team up one position to fifth in the NASCAR Nationwide Series Owner’s Point standings.

No. 33 VFW Specs:

Chassis: 043

Engine: ECR

Kevin Harvick Nationwide Series Stats at Daytona

Year No. Team Start Finish

2009 33 KHI 1 11

2008 33 KHI 7 12

2008 33 KHI 9 21

2007 21 RCR 4 2

2007 21 RCR 31 1

2006 21 RCR 42 3

2006 29 RCR 17 5

2005 21 RCR 1 2

2005 21 RCR 7 2

2004 21 RCR 2 8

2004 21 RCR 3 4

2003 21 RCR 3 3

2001 2 RCR 12 2

2000 2 RCR 7 5

*KHI: Kevin Harvick Inc.

*RCR: Richard Childress Racing

About Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW):

Headquartered in Kansas City, Missouri, the VFW (Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United State) is a non-profit organization dedicated to honoring the sacrifice and ensuring the rights of America’s veterans through advocacy, support and community service, while promoting patriotism. The VFW offers a wide array of services to support veterans and their families throughout their military career, from active duty to honorably discharged. For more information, visit: www.vfw.org or call (816) 756-3390.

About Kevin Harvick Inc.

Kevin Harvick Inc. (KHI), established in 2001, is a 70,000 sq. ft. facility located in Kernersville, N.C. KHI houses two full-time Truck Series teams, including the 2007 series champions. The No. 33 team is led by three-time Truck Series champion Ron Hornaday and the No. 4 KHI All-Stars team is comprised of Ricky Carmichael, the most successful motocross racer in American history, J.R. Fitzpatrick and a variety of NASCAR Sprint Cup stars. KHI is also home to the No. 33 Nationwide Series team competing full-time with drivers Kevin Harvick (a two-time Nationwide Series champion), 2008 Daytona 500 champion Ryan Newman, Ron Hornaday, Cale Gale and Kelly Bires. The 2009 season marks KHI’s sixth year of full-time competition in NASCAR’s elite divisions. Visit www.kevinharvickinc.com for more information.

- Kevin Harvick Inc. Press Release

2009 NNS Kevin Harvick (Photo Credit: Sam Greenwood/Getty Images for NASCAR)

CONCORD, N.C. (May 24, 2009) —

Late afternoon rain in the Concord, N.C. area postponed the CARQUEST Auto Parts 300 until 9:00 p.m., and when the green flag waved, Harvick and the No. 33 VFW team quickly moved into seventh and into the fifth position by lap seven.

Running in the top 10, Harvick radioed crew chief Ernie Cope on lap 20 that the tires were chattering all the way through the corners. Fortunately, the caution flag waved on lap 24 with Harvick in the 10th position and the team was able to come down pit road for four tires, fuel, an air-pressure and trackbar adjustment and pull the left-rear rubber. With varying pit strategies among the top-running cars, Harvick restarted 17th on lap 29.

Continuing to run between 14th and 18th, Harvick told the team on lap 58 that the car would not turn in the corners and on lap 80 while running in the 18th position, Harvick was lapped by race leader Kyle Busch putting him one-lap down to the leaders. Two laps later Harvick pitted under green for four tires, fuel and an air-pressure adjustment. Following the cycle of pit stops, Harvick was in the 20th position, one lap down.

Fighting to remain in position to receive the lucky dog, Harvick continued to run 17th before making another scheduled green-flag pit stop on lap 149 for four tires, fuel and adjustments. Unfortunately, the fuel catch can was caught in the car when Harvick pulled out of the pit box resulting in a penalty for leaving the pit area with equipment.

On lap 161 following a quick caution, Harvick was scored in the 25th position, two laps down to the leaders. Making his way up to 23rd, rain began falling on the track on lap 168 and the race was red-flagged on lap 170. With NASCAR attempting to restart the race, the rain continued to fall and the CARQUEST Auto Parts 300 was called 30 laps short of the finish.

Mike Bliss won his second career Nationwide Series race, followed by rookie Brendan Gaughan, Kyle Busch, Brain Vickers and Joey Logano.

STATS RECAP

May 23, 2009

Lowe’s (N.C.) Motor Speedway

CARQUEST Auto Parts 300

Race: 11 of 35
Driver: Kevin Harvick
Started: 8th
Finished: 23rd
Owner’s Point Standings: 3rd (-2 spot, 74 points out of 1st)
Race length: 200 laps/300 miles
Banking: 24-degrees in turns
5-degrees on straight-a-ways
Track layout: 1.5-miles
Shape: Quad-Oval
Number of Race Cautions: 5 for 26 Laps
First Practice: 9th (30.245 seconds; 178.542 mph)
Final Practice: 6th (29.925 seconds; 180.451 mph)
Qualifying: 8th (29.808 seconds; 181.159 mph)

Next on the Nationwide Series Schedule:

Date: May 30, 2009
Track: Dover (Del.) International Speedway
Event Name: Heluva Good! 200
Driver: Kevin Harvick
Sponsor: Copart
Broadcast Time: 2:00 p.m., ET on ABC and MRN Radio

- Kevin Harvick, Inc., Press Release