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NHRA: Team Kendall shows its support for Dave Schultz

3 September 2000

During Friday's qualifying sessions for the U.S. Nationals, the various 
racecars sponsored by Kendall Motor Oil will be carrying a new decal.  
However, instead of promoting a new product, the new signage will be a show 
of support for Sunoco/Kendall Pro Stock Motorcycle rider Dave Schultz, who 
recently revealed that he was fighting colon cancer.  Schultz, who is a 
six-time Winston champion, had surgery a week ago in Indianapolis, and will 
start chemotherapy treatment in the next few weeks.  At this weekend's event, 
John Smith will take over the riding duties of Schultz' Suzuki Hayabusa.

The decal, which will be in various locations on the Team Kendall entries, 
simply reads "Hurry Back Dave!"  In addition to Schultz' bike, the 
competitors who will carry the decal on Friday will include Whit Bazemore in 
the Kendall/Matco Camaro Nitro Funny Car, Tom Hammonds in the 
Winnebago/Kendall Pro Stock Camaro, Frank Manzo in the Kendall/Superwinch 
Avenger Federal Mogul Funny Car and Vern Moats in Kendall Firebird Federal 
Mogul Funny Car.

The decals will be made available to the remainder of the Pro Stock 
Motorcycle contingent on Saturday in time for the Holley Dominator Duel (from 
which Schultz was forced to withdraw), and will be offered to all competitors 
during Monday's final eliminations.

"Dave Schultz is foremost in the thoughts and prayers of everyone at Kendall 
Oil and Sunoco," stated Ed Dawson, Motorsports Manager for Kendall Motor Oil. 
 "Our best wishes go out to him and we support him in all his decisions.  
Rest assured that we will be closely monitoring his progress, and keeping 
everyone informed on the status of his recovery.   We look forward to seeing 
him back out on the track, but our only concern at this time is that Dave 
makes a full and speedy recovery."