More NASCAR drivers confirm for Montreal (zz04)
For Immediate Release:
KEVIN HARVICK, JEFF BURTON,
ROBBY GORDON & MAX PAPIS CONFIRM
THEY WILL ENTER MONTREAL'S NASCAR BUSCH SERIES
Daytona Beach, Fla. - July 6, 2007 - Several marquee drivers from the
NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series and NASCAR Busch series, along with a
veteran road racer announced they will all compete in the inaugural
NASCAR Busch Series NAPA Auto Parts 200 - Presented by Dodge at the
Circuit Gilles Villeneuve in Montreal on August 4, 2007. The
announcement was made at Daytona International Speedway, home of this
evening's Winn-Dixie 250 NASCAR Busch Series race.
Martin Spalding, general manager of Stock-Car Montreal, said, "The
growing field of drivers continues to brim with world-class talent.
I'm looking forward to these competitors dueling with each other on
the tight turns and long straight-aways that make this course so
special."
Harvick, the reigning and two-time NASCAR Busch Series champion,
stated, "I'm really looking forward to racing on this historic road
course. I've seen video from the test session last month and there
will definitely be some challenging areas for us drivers, but it
should produce a great show for fans!"
"Montreal is a great city with so much racing heritage," said Burton,
a 24-time winner in the NASCAR Busch Series. "I'm especially excited
to be racing in front of our legions of Canadian NASCAR fans. I
always see the Canadian flag at our events in the US, and I'm eager
to bring the show to their home soil."
Gordon, an accomplished road racer and former winner in the NASCAR
Busch Series stated, "Circuit Gilles Villeneuve is one of the most
challenging and demanding road courses in the world. This race will
test the skills of all the drivers, and I'm looking forward to the
challenge."
Papis, a former Rolex 24 at Daytona champion, announced he will drive
for the Phoenix Racing Team in the NAPA 200. Commenting on the race,
Papis said, "I've had the pleasure of competing at some of the most
demanding courses throughout my career in open-wheel and sports cars.
But I'm especially excited to be competing at this track with some of
the world's most talented drivers, and giving them a run for their
money."
The NAPA Auto Parts 200 Presented by Dodge will be run on Saturday
August 4, 2007, at Circuit Gilles-Villeneuve. The weekend of
activities begins on Friday with the Grand-Am Rolex Series, and will
feature a race from the NASCAR Canadian Tire Series. To order tickets
for the weekend, call 514-397-0007, seven days a week from 8:00 a.m.
to 11:00 p.m. or order online at www.circuitgillesvilleneuve.ca.
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Media Inquiries:
Normand Prieur, Stock-Car Montreal (514) 982-0833