Chris Wimmer - Atlanta Race Advance

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  Media Contact:    Jody Bartels
                          Keith Coleman Racing
                          205-910-4429 or 
  jbartels@keithcolemanracing.com 
   
  Chris Wimmer
  #23 Keith Coleman Racing Chevrolet
  Event Advance – Atlanta
  Race 5 of 35
   
   
  Event Details:           Nicorette 300
                               Atlanta Motor Speedway, Hampton, Georgia
                               Saturday, March 18, 2006 – 3:30 pm (EST)
                               Qualifying:  Saturday, March 18, 2006 – 12:10 pm (EST)
                               1.54-mile quad-oval, 105 laps/300.3 miles
                               2005 Winner: Carl Edwards
   
  Notes:
  ·         Like other NBS Rookies, Wimmer competed in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series at the Atlanta Motor Speedway in October 2005.  Wimmer started 27th and finished 17th in Bobby Dotter’s Green Light Racing Chevrolet.
  ·         Wimmer will have to qualify on time for this event, as the #23 Keith Coleman Racing team finished 36th in owner’s points for the 2005 season.
  ·         Wimmer will visit the Georgia Aquarium for a behind-the-scenes tour on Thursday March 16, 2006 with fellow Raybestos Rookies Tracy Hines and Burney Lamar.
  ·         Wimmer’s first career NASCAR Busch Series start was at Phoenix International Raceway in November 2005.
  ·         The Keith Coleman Team is continuing to seek primary sponsorship for this season.
   
  Quotes:
   
  Wimmer on his upcoming visiting the Georgia Aquarium:
  “I’m looking forward to a fun afternoon.  It’s been a crazy season and some down-time will be nice.  My PR girl lives in Atlanta and she has told me this place is amazing, so I am really excited to check it out.”
   
  Wimmer on racing at Atlanta:
  “This will be another tough week with 48 cars attempting to make the field.  Speed is so important here and that has been our weak spot.  I can’t thank my guys enough for all their hard work and long hours.”
   
  
  Events and Appearances:
  Wimmer will visit the Georgia Aquarium for a behind-the-scenes tour on Thursday, March 16, 2006 with fellow Raybestos Rookies Tracy Hines and Burney Lamar.
   
  Wimmer will be signing autographs at the Food City Family Race Night in Kingsport, Tenn. on Thursday, March 23, 2006 from 6-8 p.m.
              

   
              The Wimmer File:
  Hometown:  Wausau, Wisc.                               Hobbies:  Fishing and Hunting          
  Resides:  Eddyville, Ky.                            Favorite food:  Chicken
  Birthdate:  June 23, 1979                                    Favorite fruit:  Bananas
  Marital Status:  Single                                       Pet:  Riley (yellow lab)