NASCAR (MOORESVILLE, NC) - McClure, Hefty Brand Sponsorship Move To Front Row Motorsports For 2008

Front Row Motorsports, which has competed full-time in the NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series for the past three years, will have a full-time entry in the NASCAR Nationwide Series with a new driver and new sponsor for the 2008 season.

Bob Jenkins, owner of Front Row Motorsports, announced that Eric McClure would be joining the FRM organization for the 2008 NASCAR Nationwide Series season. McClure will pilot a FRM Chevrolet for a minimum of 32 scheduled NASCAR Nationwide Series events and at least two NASCAR Sprint Cup Series events, including an attempt at the season-opening Daytona 500.

Additionally, the Hefty® Brand will continue its relationship with McClure for the third consecutive season, serving as primary sponsor for the 34 events in 2008.

McClure, who is completing his first full season of NASCAR Busch Series competition, has previously driven for Front Row Motorsports, competing in the 2005 Nextel Open at Lowe’s Motor Speedway. Since 2003, the Chilhowie, VA native has 41 NASCAR Busch Series starts to his credit, as well as three NASCAR NEXTEL Cup starts, with best finishes of 18th and 26th, respectively.

Additional details including the car number will be released at a later date.

Eric McClure Quotes:

On joining Front Row Motorsports: “I’m very excited about joining Front Row Motorsports next season. Bob Jenkins is a great person, first and foremost. He has survived in the Cup Series season for over three years as a single-car team, which is remarkable, as well as serving proof that he has a passion for racing. I have driven for him on occasion in the past and he has a tremendous dedication to his team. Bob has expressed a belief in my ability and has promised to do everything in his power to give us a competitive effort every week. I feel it is a blessing for Hefty Brand and myself to be a part of this opportunity. FRM has a great nucleus of people in place, and I believe we will have an exciting season. I’m ready to go.”

On Hefty Brand returning as primary sponsor: “It’s a great privilege for me to have the opportunity to represent the Hefty Brand again in 2008. The Hefty Brand continues to be one of the country’s most respected brands and to have the opportunity to continue my relationship with their employees and consumers is personally very exciting. Fans have also really supported the entire Hefty Racing program this season, and I hope that they will continue to support the orange Hefty Brand machine in the NASCAR Nationwide Series next year.”

Bob Jenkins Quotes: “FRM is thrilled about the opportunity to partner with a talented driver like Eric McClure and a tremendous sponsor such as the Hefty Brand. We have been looking for the right opportunity to expand into the Nationwide Series, and we felt like this was the perfect situation for all parties involved. I would like to thank the Hefty Brand for their partnership and am confident that, with their support and Eric’s potential, we will be competitive week after week in the Nationwide Series in 2008.”