NASCAR Crew Member Saves Life in PA

Contact: Jeffrey Sturek, Ford Power Stroke Diesel by International Racing,
(704) 450-9060, jeffrey@gperformance.com

 

Ford Power Stroke Diesel by International Crew Member Saves Life in
Pennsylvania

 

MOORESVILLE, N.C. (June 30, 2006) - Marty Brice typically assists setting up
the pit stall for ppc Racing's No. 10 Ford Power Stroke Diesel by
International race team at select NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series (NCTS)
races.  However, early Thursday morning, Brice, a sergeant with the City of
Coatesville (Pa.) Police Department, saved a man's life during the ravaging
flood waters that hit the Northeast this week.

 

Yesterday's Philadelphia Inquirer reported that Brice, who was near the end
of his shift, was assisting a neighboring department at an area known for
flooding, when he noticed a car floating on the opposite side of the flooded
area.  Brice went to where the vehicle had stopped after not seeing anyone
exit the car but after shining a spot into the car, he quickly saw a man
frantically waving his arms to get someone's attention for help.

 

Brice saw the unidentifiable man, removed his gun belt, jumped out of his
patrol car and swam some 40 to 50 feet to the disabled vehicle. The man
inside had about 10 inches of air space, which quickly decreased as each
minute passed.

 

Brice, having no other equipment on him, tried breaking the passenger window
with his badge.  Brice finally retrieved a rock from the bottom of the
flooded street and began beating it against the glass window several times
until it broke.

 

"He had his face up against the ceiling," said Brice to The Philadelphia
Inquirer.  "The guy was coming through the window as soon as I broke it.  It
was just like in the movies.  I thought: This guy is not going to drown
right in front of me.  I had to do something because the water was rising
fast."

 

Brice, 43 and a 17-year veteran of the Coatesville Police Department, will
not be at this weekend's NCTS race at Kansas Speedway, due to his police
duties. 

 

"I wish the team the best," said Brice.  "I'll be sitting home and watching
the race on TV, cheering them on."

 

More on Brice's rescue can be read at The Philadelphia Inquirer's Web site
at http://www.philly.com <http://www.philly.com/> .

 

About ppc Racing LLC and Greg Pollex . . .

ppc Racing marks its seventh year of competition in 2006 under ownership
from Greg Pollex. His NASCAR Busch and Craftsman Truck Series teams have
amassed 32 wins and more than 150 top-five and 250 top-10 finishes. In its
inaugural year, ppc Racing won the 2000 NASCAR Busch Series driver and
owner's championship, finishing 1-2 in the standings. Over the years Pollex
has hired recognizable and successful drivers: Jeff Green, Jason Keller,
Scott Riggs, Kenny Wallace, John Andretti, Michel Jourdain Jr. and Terry
Cook. For sponsorship information, contact Andy O'Hara at
aohara@ppcracing.com. For more information, please visit www.ppcracing.com
and www.ppcracing.com/media.

 

About International Truck and Engine Corp . . .

International Truck and Engine Corporation is the operating company of
Navistar International Corporation . The company produces
InternationalR brand commercial trucks, mid-range diesel engines and IC
brand school buses and is a private label designer and manufacturer of
diesel engines for the pickup truck, van and SUV markets. The company is a
provider of truck and diesel engine parts and service sold under the
International brand. A wholly-owned subsidiary offers financing services.
Additional information is available at www.InternationalDelivers.com.

 

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