Mears to carry Fujifilm paint scheme at Chicagoland

MOORESVILLE, N.C. (July 2, 2002) - Target Chip Ganassi Racing with Felix Sabates announced today a new paint scheme for the No. 41 Target Dodge in the Tropicana 400 at Chicagoland Speedway.  The green, white and red of Fuji Photo Film U.S.A., Inc., will be the featured artwork on the No. 41 Dodge driven by Casey Mears for this one event.

Fujifilm is recognized around the world for its technological innovation and high quality, offering a complete portfolio of imaging and information products, services and e-solutions to retailers, consumers, professionals and business customers.  Fujifilm has been a valued partner of Target Chip Ganassi Racing for over six years and the Tropicana 400 will mark Fujifilm's second primary sponsorship of a Winston Cup car.

Casey Mears, a Raybestos Rookie of the Year candidate, is in his first Winston Cup season and only his second full season of stock car racing.  Prior to racing in NASCAR, Mears spent six years in the cockpit of open-wheel cars.  The Bakersfield, California native is the nephew of four-time Indianapolis 500 champion Rick Mears and son of off-road champion Roger Mears.

"Fujifilm has been riding along with me all season and I'm proud to carry the company's colors as the primary sponsor for the Chicagoland race," said Mears.  "Race fans instantly identify with the Fujifilm green so I'm sure I will have plenty of fans behind me at the Tropicana 400."
 
The Tropicana 400 at Chicagoland Speedway will be broadcast live on NBC television and MRN radio on July 13th.

Fuji Photo Film U.S.A., Inc. is the U.S. marketing subsidiary of Fuji Photo Film Co., Ltd. of Tokyo (FUJIY), a leading global manufacturer in three business segments, including Imaging Solutions, Information Solutions and Document Solutions. Recognized for its technological innovation and high quality, Fujifilm offers a complete portfolio of imaging, information and document products, services and e-solutions to retailers, consumers, professionals and business customers.  For more information on Fujifilm products, consumers can call 800-800-FUJI or access the Fujifilm USA Web site at www.fujifilm.com http://www.fujifilm.com/