SCOTTS MIRACLE-GRO TO SPONSOR BORIS SAID AT DAYTONA 500

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. February 7, 2009: ScottsMiracle-Gro and Carter/Simo Racing announced today that they will sponsor Boris Said in the No. 08 Ford Fusion for the Daytona 500. The No. 08 Ford Fusion will feature the Scotts Bonus S Max Lawn Fertilizer paint scheme during Daytona Speedweeks. It is an opportunity that Said welcomes.

“I’m really happy that Scotts is on board for the 500,” commented Said. “Between using Scotts products on my lawn and helping Carl (Edwards) with his road racing efforts, I feel like I already have a strong relationship with Scotts. I’m thrilled to represent them over the next week.”

“It is great to have an opportunity to team up with Boris Said for the Daytona 500 where he will be driving the Scotts Bonus S Max Ford Fusion,” said Jim Shertzer, Event Marketing and Sponsorship Manager for ScottsMiracle-Gro. “Living in Southern California, Boris has already started to enjoy his Scotts lawn and his Ford Fusion is featuring Scotts Bonus S Max Lawn Fertilizer – with its unique 3-in-1 formula that kills and prevents fire ants for up to six months, kills dollarweed and feeds your lawn!”

Said has two starts at the Daytona 500 with his best finish of 14th coming in 2007. At Daytona International Speedway, Said has five total starts which include a pole in 2006 during the July race. His best finish at the track came that same year when he finished fourth in July.