Ducote/Merchant Services Racing Signs PRRACEwire To Handle Press Services

Miami, May 26, 2009: Ducote/Merchant Services Racing has signed Austin Texas' PRRACEwire to handle press services for this year's ALMS LMP1 campaign. Under the agreement PRRACEwire will develop, promote and manage all press-related programs for the team.

"PRRACEwire is excited to be associated with Chapman Ducote and Ducote/Merchant Services Racing (DMSR)," said company Principal Rick Carlton. "The team is a front-runner in the ALMS LMP1 division, and our editorial follks are already busy writing and promoting events associated with the team's past successes. From our perspective being signed by DMSR is certainly a new high-water mark in PRRACEwire's growth."

“We are happy to have this new alliance with PRRACE wire," said LMP1 driver and Merchant Services CEO Chapman Ducote. "PRRACEwire's years of experience in motorsports will prove to be valuable when representing both organizations. In addition, because DMSR represents an effective synergy between racing and business, it is important to be aligned with a forward thinking company that understands both”

About Ducote/Merchant Services Racing

Chapman Ducote campaigns a Lola AER in the 2009 American Le Mans Series (ALMS). After completing a successful GT1 season in 2008, and claiming the 3rd place championship, Ducote was ready to go to next level with an aggressive LMP1 program. To date he and his team have garned three-straight podium finishes.

About PRRACEwire

PRRACEwire provides press, marketing, and promotional programs for tiered motorsports drivers and organizations, and is the home of the Driving Ambition Program (T-DAP). To learn more please visit us at PRRACEwire

About Our Sponsors

Merchant Services LTD is a leading credit card processing service based in South Florida with clients around the globe. The company handles transaction services for a range of business classes including the Hospitality, Resturant, Medical/Dential, Automotive and Internet segments. StrategicAir is a Part 135/145 private jet charter operator flying from the Ft. Lauderdale Executive Airport and any other destination requested. The company offers a range of premium travel services for customers flying from South Floridia to North America, the Carribean, and South America.

To Contact DMSR Press Relations: business@prracewire.com
To Contact DMSR Racing: info@chapmanducote.com