The Wait Is Over; Transnet Racing, Alex Garcia Set Sights On Mexico
The Wait Is Over; Transnet Racing, Alex Garcia Set Sights On Mexico MEXICO CITY, MX (March 1, 2007) - - After months of preparation, the wait is finally over for NASCAR Busch Series Rookie Alex Garcia when the third installment of the 2007 NASCAR Busch Series (NBS) season takes center stage from Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez this Sunday. Earlier this month, Transnet Racing announced plans to run in a limited NASCAR Busch Series schedule this season before advancing towards a championship effort next year. The first of the team’s planned 13 events kicks off in style for Garcia in the third annual Telcel Motorola Mexico 200 presented by Banamex. “This is an exciting week not only for me but for my team and sponsors,�?? said an ecstatic Garcia. “Our initial intent was to start with the season opener at Daytona, but in an effort to make sure that our team is competitive from the start, we elected to start with this weekend’s race.�?? He continued, “This is a huge move for Transnet Racing. We’ve enjoyed our prior success in the open wheel ranks, but now you see some of those teams and drivers making the switch to NASCAR and we felt it was in the best interest of our organization to do the same. The amount of support that everyone is offering is phenomenal, I really feel like we have found ourselves a good home.�?? With 43 cars entered for Sunday’s event, Garcia is locked into the field awarding him his inaugural debut in the NASCAR Busch Series. “We didn’t know what we were up against as far as the entry list. It’s a big relief off of everyone to know that we’ll be in the starting field if there are no additional entries, but we want our No. 98 Dixien-OmniSource Corporation Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS near the front on Sunday and that’s why we’ll spend a lot of practice focusing on qualifying and race setups. Even with some pressure off, there’ s still a lot of work to be done.�?? Hailing from the open wheel club, Garcia has plenty of road-racing experience, but no prior starts at Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez. Still, the concept is the same giving Garcia some early race momentum. “Road racing is tough, no doubt about that. There’s a lot to it. Luckily, I’ve been fortunate enough to have several years of experience. Even though I’ve never competed at the track in Mexico, the knowledge and background of road racing is definitely a plus.�?? Goals are simple for Garcia and his rookie team this weekend. “We want to finish all 80 laps and learn,�?? he explained. “That’s the biggest thing for us to do this year, finish the races. The more we’re around in the end, the better off this team will be. We’ll learn a lot this year and I’m sure we’ll have some bumps along the way, but this is our learning year. It will help propel this team to bigger and better things in 2008.�?? Dixien and OmniSource Corporation will sponsor the team’s effort this season. While Dixien is a long time supporter of Garcia and Transnet Racing, OmniSource Corporation is a new addition to the stable bringing in a new wave of enthusiasm to the operation. “We’re very appreciative of our sponsors,�?? added Garcia, a native of Venezuela. “Our sponsors are backing us 100 percent and that’s important. Without them this season would not be possible. Everyone at Transnet Racing is proud to have them aboard.�?? The Telcel Motorola Mexico 200 presented by Banamex (80 laps-201.44 miles) is the third of 35 events on the 2007 NASCAR Busch Series schedule. First round of practice begins Friday March 2 with an hour and 15 minute (2:00-3:15pm EST) session planned. A half-hour (4:00-4:30pm EST) Rookie practice is also scheduled with final practice continuing on Friday with an hour (5:00pm-6:00pm EST) session booked with live coverage on ESPN2. Qualifying is slated for Saturday March 3, beginning at 11:30am EST also live on ESPN2. The race will be broadcasted live on ESPN (Spanish) and ESPN2 (English) beginning at 1:30pm EST with MRN handling the airwaves also starting at 1:30pm EST. The race will also be available via Sirius satellite radio channel 128 launching at 1:30pm EST. For more on Alex Garcia and Transnet Racing, please visit _http://www.transnetracing.com_ (http://www.transnetracing.com/) For additional input on Dixien LLC, please log onto _http://www.dixien.com_ (http://www.dixien.com/) Find more about OmniSource Corporation by clicking on _http://www.omnisource.com_ (http://www.omnisource.com/) About Dixien LLC: Dixien, LLC. is a full service, tier one supplier of Metal Stampings, Welded Assemblies, and Plastic Components based in Georgia. The Hispanic Minority Business Enterprise has been an automotive OEM supplier since 1982 with a customer base that includes BMW, Ford, Nissan, Electrolux, and others. Business has expanded through the years, and today Dixien is a highly respected supplier to the automotive and outdoor power equipment industries, operating two metal products plants in Atlanta and one plastic products plant in Macon. Dixien's operations in the Southeast all share a tradition of commitment to quality craftsmanship. These beliefs are exemplified in their quality policy: "Zero defects. Excellence in everything we do." About OmniSource Corporation: OmniSource Corporation is the largest privately held scrap processor in the United States. OmniSource can provide a variety of services, from vacuum processing of alloy solids to scrap management services for a variety of industry segments. They are also a processor of metal bearing waste streams that would contain residual nickel and/or cobalt. Their singular focus for over 60 years on scrap processing and transportation, marketing and brokerage, management, and consulting has fueled their growth into one of the leading scrap recycling companies in North America, handling over 6 million tons of Ferrous scrap and 700 million pounds of Non-Ferrous metals annually. MEDIA CONTACT: NAME: Chris Knight, Transnet Racing PHONE: 734.660.2333 EMAIL: _cknight@transnetracing.com_ (mailto:cknight@transnetracing.com)
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