Eric McClure Joins Rensi-Hamilton Racing in 2009

Mooresville, NC January 9, 2009: Since it’s inception in 1998, Rensi-Hamilton Racing has proven to be successful in the Nationwide Series with five wins, 42 top five and 98 top ten finishes. In 2009, the team will continue their presence in the NASCAR Nationwide Series, having secured a new driver and sponsor combination for the upcoming season.

Ronnie Russell, president of Rensi-Hamilton Racing, announced today that Eric McClure will be joining the RHR organization for the 2009 NASCAR Nationwide Series season. McClure will pilot a RHR Ford Fusion for a minimum of 33 scheduled events and will be given the support of the 2008 No. 25 team, including veteran crew chief Chris Wright.

Since 2003, the Chilhowie, VA native has 73 NNS starts to his credit, as well as three Sprint Cup Series starts, with best finishes of 15th and 26th, respectively.

The Hefty® brand with its new “Unscented” Odor Block™ technology will continue its relationship with McClure for the fourth consecutive season, serving as primary sponsor for the scheduled 33 events. Additionally, the team will carry the number 24, under which McClure competed in 2008.

Additional details will be released at a later date.

“Joining a team with the history and accomplishment of Rensi-Hamilton Racing is certainly something I’m very excited about. They have an exceptional group of people involved in their organization and they are an experienced team with a proven track record. Most importantly they have a passion to race cars and I think that is something that can help me take the next step as a driver as we try to build a long-term relationship at RHR.”

“I’ve known Bobby (Hamilton, Jr.) since his father drove for my family. Bobby Sr was very instrumental in my early racing days at Lonesome Pine Raceway, and his advice and encouragement helped me turn a dream into a reality. When Bobby Jr. approached us about a partnership for 2009, the opportunity to reunite McClure and Hamilton was something that was too good to pass up.”

(On Hefty® Brand Returning as Primary Sponsor)

“I can’t stress enough the quality of partner we have with Pactiv Corporation and its Hefty® brand. They have been behind us 100% for the past three years and to have a long-term relationship with a corporate partner of that caliber is something I am personally very proud of, thankful for, and excited about. Hefty® brand continues to make some of the most respected consumer products in America and we owe a great deal of gratitude to the passionate NASCAR fans that make our program possible by supporting Hefty® Racing™ at their nearest retailer. We are looking forward to a successful season in the Hefty® ‘Unscented Odor’ Block™ Ford Fusion.”

Ronnie Russell, president of Rensi-Hamilton Racing quotes:

“We at Rensi-Hamilton Racing look forward to establishing a relationship with Eric and Hefty® brand that will last a long time. I have watched Eric for a while now and know how smooth he is behind the wheel. With Eric’s skills and ours here at RHR, we’re looking forward to a very successful season.”