McMurray and Mears ready for Daytona Test

MOORESVILLE, N.C., (January 6, 2003) --- Two of NASCAR's "Young Guns" for
the 2003 Winston Cup season will tackle the high banks of Daytona
International Speedway in Daytona Beach, Fla. this week in preparation for
the season opening Daytona 500 on Feb. 16. Jamie McMurray and Casey Mears
will each take part in a three-day test at Daytona this week as NASCAR
Winston Cup teams invade the speedway to prepare for the sport's biggest
event.

McMurray, who will pilot the No. 42 Havoline Dodge for Chip Ganassi Racing
with Felix Sabates during the 2003 campaign, is excited about the chance to
prepare for his first Daytona 500.

"I'm looking forward to heading to Daytona this week to get ready for the
500," McMurray said. "We need to make sure we speed up the learning curve by
getting everyone on the same page and communicating effectively. We want to
be in good shape when we return to Daytona in February."

For Mears, the Daytona test also marks his first step towards making his
first Daytona 500. Mears hopes to leave the Daytona test with the No. 41
Target Dodge for Chip Ganassi with Felix Sabates near the top of the speed
charts.

"I'm really excited about getting ready for my first Daytona 500," Mears
said. "We've already had several tests during the off season and I feel like
we're in good shape heading into Daytona. We've got a great group of guys on
this Target team and I'm looking forward to getting the season started."

McMurray and Mears will join other odd-numbered teams in the final 2002
NASCAR Winston Cup car owner point standings for a three-day test Jan. 7-9
at Daytona Int'l Speedway.

McMurray and Mears will both be competing for 2003 Raybestos
Rookie-of-the-Year honors on the NASCAR Winston Cup Series circuit.