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AIM Autosport makes a pitch for Grand Am


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Woodbridge, Ontario (June 2, 2008) AIM Autosport is teaming up with Grand Am and Watkins Glen International in a special promotion for the Sahlen's Six Hours of The Glen. Drivers Mark Wilkins and Brian Frisselle along with the Exchange Traded Gold No. 61 Ford Riley will be appearing June 4 at Dunn Tire Park in Buffalo, New York during the Buffalo Bisons game to showcase the June 6/7 event at The Glen. Brian is scheduled to throw out the first pitch for the Triple A League baseball game and one lucky fan will come away with a great prize for the race weekend.

The No. 61 Ford Riley will be on display at the ballpark when the gates open at 6:00 p.m.(ET) and the drivers will be there to meet and greet the fans and answer questions about the car and the Rolex Grand Am Series presented by Crown Royal Cask No. 16. Representatives from The Glen and Grand Am will also be on hand.

During the game, one lucky baseball fan will be chosen for the ultimate race fan experience - a chance to hang out with the AIM Autosport crew and participate in a number of track activities including a pace car ride. The winner will have the opportunity to attend the driver's meeting, meet SPEED TV personnel and visit the team pit during the race.

The game gets underway at 7:05 p.m. (ET) and race activities at Watkins Glen International start on Friday June 6 with practice and qualifying. The green flag for the Sahlen's Six Hours of The Glen drops at 11:15 a.m. (ET) on Saturday (7th).

Race updates and will be provided at www.aimautosport.com through the weekend.

AIM Autosport Facts:

Established in 1995, AIM Autosport has a mandate to identify, train and manage emerging motorsport talent. AIM has provided many young drivers with a solid foundation on which to build a career in professional racing. The success of the AIM driver development programs has been achieved through the dedication of our employees and the ongoing support of our commercial and technical partners. Away from the track, AIM Autosport serves the needs of the racing community with a purpose-built preparation shop situated in the Toronto suburb of Woodbridge, Ontario. AIM also fields the Exchange Traded Gold #61 Ford-Riley Daytona Prototype in the Rolex Grand Am series with drivers Mark Wilkins and Brian Frisselle.