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TEAM REPORTS (ZIONSVILLE, IN.) - Andretti Green Racing and AFS Racing to Field Two-Car Pro Series Team


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Michael Andretti, Chairman, Andretti Green Racing:

"We're very excited about expanding our Indy Pro Series operation and continuing our relationship with Gary Peterson and AFS Racing. Joining forces with AFS Racing made a lot of sense, from both on-track and business standpoints.

"We couldn't be happier to have a driver as talented and capable as Raphael Matos join our Indy Pro Series driving lineup. Kim (Green), Kevin (Savoree), Gary (Peterson) and I all believe Raphael will contend for the championship. Everyone at AGR is excited about expanding our business and doing so with such skilled people."

Gary Peterson, Owner, AFS Racing:

"Moving in-house with AGR for the 2008 season is a great opportunity for AFS and we are happy to continue our relationship with such a successful organization. There is no doubt that with Raphael Matos' record, we will be competing for the championship this year.

"Matos will be racing the #27 Automatic Fire Sprinklers, Inc. team AFS car. No doubt Matos' winning skills will bring attention to Automatic Fire Sprinklers, Inc. and the fire sprinkler industry as a whole. As the president of Automatic Fire Sprinklers, Inc., one of the nation's largest fire sprinkler companies, I am honored to represent a product that saves lives."

Raphael Matos, #27 AFS Dallara/Firestone:

"I'm very honored to be part of the Andretti Green family. It is the best thing that has happened for my career and I feel that there are a lot of opportunities available by being associated with Andretti Green. Obviously, I can't thank Michael (Andretti), Kim (Green), Kevin (Savoree) and Gary (Peterson) enough for giving me the opportunity in the AFS car. The team has such great people and I am truly looking forward to being a part of its winning tradition." Andretti Green Racing Contacts