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Hmiel to Pull Double Duty for TRIMSPA in Phoenix


Phoenix, AZ (November  2, 2004) – After an impressive debut in the TRIMSPA 
X32 Dodge last weekend at  Atlanta Motor Speedway, Shane Hmiel will travel to 
Phoenix International Raceway  to compete in the Bashas’ Supermarkets 200, his 
second start for Braun Racing.  In addition to his new ride in the Busch 
Series, Hmiel will also compete in  Friday’s Craftsman Truck Series race in the 
Billy Ballew Motorports No. 15  Chevrolet Silverado, also sponsored by TRIMSPA. 
“I’m looking forward to heading out  West to Phoenix  and racing in both 
races for my new sponsor TRIMSPA,” said Hmiel, who pulled  double duty between 
the NEXTEL Cup Series and Busch Series races last  weekend.  “Having that extra 
track time in race conditions helps and should  really benefit Team TRIMSPA in 
the Busch Series race on Saturday. It has been  awesome for a sponsor to give 
me so much support, by sponsoring both the truck  and the Busch team.” 
When Team TRIMSPA’s new driver Shane  Hmiel led in his first race at Braun 
Racing last weekend, it was only the second  time the TRIMSPA X32 Dodge has led 
all season. The other leading laps came from  driver David Stremme at The 
Milwaukee Mile in Chassis BR018 as he dueled for the  lead for many laps, 
ironically with Shane Hmiel, then driving the No. 38 Dodge.  This weekend the shoe 
will be on the other foot. 
“That was some great racing for the  lead there at Milwaukee, but I remember 
that TRIMSPA car  could pull away on the straightaways,” said Hmiel. “I am 
just happy that’s what  I will be driving this weekend.” 
Team TRIMSPA will  compete in the Bashas’ Supermarkets 200 at Phoenix 
International Raceway this  weekend on Saturday, November 6th. The event will be 
televised live at 3:30 p.m.  eastern time on NBC and broadcast nationally at that 
same time on radio stations  affiliated with MRN and XM Satellite Radio 
Channel 144. 

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