Mindy's Minute
Press Information: For Immediate Release Contact Information Mindy Stephens Ringers Gloves Public Relations 317-858-9581 _mindys@ringersgloves.com_ (mailto:mindys@ringersgloves.com) MINDY’S MINUTE: DELAYED RACES IN CUP, NHRA DUE TO SOGGY SUNDAYS Brownsburg, Ind. - (August 23, 2007) What is one of the most dreaded things that can happen on race day to a racer? Rain. Not only did it dampen and extend the weekend until Wednesday for the NHRA hot rodders in Reading, Pa., but also prolonged the weekend for the NASCAR Nextel Cup driver at Michigan International Speedway until Tuesday. Persistent showers hung over the Brooklyn, Mich., area Sunday and Monday, finally letting up on Tuesday long enough to complete the 3M Performance 400. When the checkered finally flew Tuesday afternoon, a Ringers supporting team driver was in Victory Lane. Penske Racing’s Kurt Busch and his No. 2 Miller Lite Dodge led on four different occasions for a total of 92 laps to capture his second win in the past three races. With this win, it helps solidify his 12th in the Chase for the Nextel Cup, but doesn’t guarantee it. After a 34th place qualifying effort, his teammate Ryan Newman led his No. 12 Alltel Dodge through the field to a 16th place finish. On Saturday, Penske Racing’s Sam Hornish Jr., piloted the No. 12 Mobil 1 Dodge to gain the ever important seat time in a stock car, before he makes a switch to the NASCAR series on a permanent basis. Despite fighting an ill-handling race car throughout most of the race, he was able to bring the No. 12 home in one piece in 25th place. His next appearance in a NASCAR series will not be until he concludes his IndyCar Series season later this year. All three NASCAR series head to Bristol, Tenn., this weekend for their respective races. The Craftsman Truck Series actually ran on Wednesday, with Ringers racer Brendan Gaughan almost picking up his first win of the season, but he had to settle being a bridesmaid in the O’Reilly 200, finishing second. However on his weekend off the previous week, Brendan was not a bridesmaid… but the groom. Gaughan married his fiancée, Tatum, in a ceremony in Vail, Colo., on August 18. Everyone at Ringers Gloves sends congratulations and best wishes to Brendan and his new bride, Tatum! When NHRA racing finally got completed on Wednesday, three Ringers supporting racers ended up with Wally’s in their possession; Tony Pedregon in Funny Car, Dave Connolly in Pro Stock and Matt Guidera collecting his first win in Pro Stock Motorcycle. Three Ringers supporting teams were also runner-ups in Reading; Hot Rod Fuller in Top Fuel, Kurt Johnson in Pro Stock and Angelle Sampey in Pro Stock Motorcycle. All the NHRA straight liners have this weekend off in preparation for the biggest drag race of the year, the Mac Tools U.S. Nationals at O’Reilly Raceway Park at Indianapolis next weekend. Another race held within the U.S. Nationals is that of the Ringers Gloves Pro Bike Battle. Ceremonies for the specialty motorcycle shootout commence at 1:45 p.m. with the first round following shortly thereafter. About Ringers Gloves Ringers Gloves, Official Gloves of NHRA and title sponsor for the Ringers Gloves Pro Bike Battle, is a full-line manufacturer of high-end, task specific gloves, SFI 3.3/1, 3.3/10, 3.3/20 racing gloves, UnderX protective undergarments and rdigs pit boots. Keep up with your favorite Ringers racers in ‘07 by logging onto _www.ringersgloves.com_ (http://www.ringersgloves.com/) for photos and highlights! Mindy Stephens Public Relations/Marketing Ringers Gloves 475 Northpoint Court Suite 300 Brownsburg, Ind. 46112 p: 317.858.9581 f: 317.858.9560 e: ringersindy@aol.com _www.ringersgloves.com_ (http://www.ringersgloves.com/) ************************************** Get a sneak peek of the all-new AOL at http://discover.aol.com/memed/aolcom30tour