Shane Hmiel Takes Over TRIMSPA Dodge Through 2005

Mooresville, NC  (October 27, 2004) – Braun Racing announced today that Shane 
Hmiel will be the  new driver of the TRIMSPA X32 Dodge starting this weekend 
in the Aarons 312 at  Atlanta Motor Speedway. Hmeil, who has signed with Braun 
Racing through 2005,  will immediately take over the seat vacated when driver 
David Stremme signed  with the Navy and Fitz Bradshaw Racing.  
“I talked to Armando  (Fitz) in Memphis and we decided it was best to start  
focusing on both of our programs for next year,” said Todd Braun, owner of 
Braun  Racing. “David Stremme has done an excellent job driving the TRIMSPA Dodge 
this  season, and we wish him all the best with his new team and  sponsor.” 
Adding to the  excitement at Braun Racing for 2004 is the news that current 
sponsor TRIMSPA has  signed with Braun Racing for three more years. Braun 
Racing will also switch  manufacturers from Dodge to Chevrolet and run Dale 
Earnhardt Inc. engines in its  cars. 
“TRIMSPA is proud to have Shane Hmiel  join Team TRIMSPA as our driver in the 
X32 Dodge for the remainder of the 2004  season," said Alex Goen, TRIMSPA 
CEO.  “Anyone  who has seen Shane race knows that he is incredibly intent on 
winning, he  is one of the most naturally talented drivers out there but what sets 
him  apart is his heart and determination something we as an  organization 
can relate to.  For us the drive for the  2005 Championship starts today. "   
Todd Lohse will resume  crew chief duties for the TRIMSPA X32 Dodge, however 
a manufacturer swap will  not be completed until later in the season. 
“The caliber of  commitment TRIMSPA gave Braun Racing by resigning for three 
years is  exceptional,” said Todd Braun. “We expect to compete for the 
championship next  season. With Shane Hmiel, TRIMSPA, and DEI engines we will now 
have the  resources to do it.” 
Shane Hmiel will also  complete the 2004 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series season 
in the No. 15 TRIMSPA  Chevy Silverado where he already has a win and two top 
fives this season.   
“I am very thankful  for the opportunity to step into such a competitive 
Busch ride,” said Hmiel.  “TRIMSPA and I both have a strong commitment to winning 
which makes this a  perfect match.” 
Team TRIMSPA will head  to the Atlanta Motor Speedway for its first race with 
Shane Hmiel this weekend  to compete in the Aaron’s 312 Saturday, October 
30th. The event will  be televised live at 1 p.m. eastern time on TNT and will 
broadcast nationally at  that same time on radio stations affiliated with PRN 
and XM Satellite Radio  Channel 144.