Sean Michael Joins Brother Curt on #5G team

  *BILL GALLAGHER/CURT MICHAEL 5G TEAM ADD SEAN MICHAEL* *TO LEAD TEAM*
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*Valley Forge, PA (December 5, 2009)…*Michael brothers, Curt and Sean, are
teaming up once again—this time for the Bill Gallagher-owned #5G URC 360
sprint car team.



Next season, Sean will serve as crew chief and mechanic for his brother
Curt. Sean will replace Todd Rittenhouse, who is retiring after 19 years
with the team.



“Sean has been instrumental--and inspirational--throughout my entire career,
helping me set up my cars and supporting me. I’m looking forward to working
with him again,” said Curt. “And of course I want to thank Todd for his many
years of service and the championship win in ‘08. I’ve really enjoyed my
time working with him. I wish Todd and his family the best.”



Curt and Sean ended last season working together at Lowe’s Motor Speedway,
Charlotte, NC, for October’s World of Outlaws World Finals, when Curt was in
the seat of the #27 Heffner Racing Enterprises car. Sean had been the main
driver of the #27 until a devastating crash last May sidelined him for the
remainder of the season. Still recuperating from a shattered knee, Sean will
drive select races for Heffner Racing next season, providing they don’t
conflict with the #5G schedule. No word on who will pilot the #27 full time.



“I’ve always been involved with prepping my race cars, but while rebuilding
the #27 during my recuperation, I realized that I enjoyed working on the
cars almost as much as driving them,” said Sean. “Curt and I have raced
together and worked together and I look forward to doing so again. We’re
both grateful to Bill for giving us the opportunity.”



Sean is a former URC champion himself and Curt says having his brother on
the team is comforting for a number of reasons.



“Sean has always been mechanically inclined; he can weld and drive the truck
and trailer, so the equipment will be well taken care of. I won’t have to
worry about anything,” Curt stated.



For more information about Curt Michael and the #5G team, go to
www.CurtMichael.com <http://www.curtmichael.com/> or call 302-537-9253.


About the Bill Gallagher #5G Team

The Bill Gallagher #5G team is a Valley Forge-based, 360 sprint car team,
owned by Bill Gallagher. The team, piloted by Curt Michael, competes in the
URC series. Michael, a six-time URC champion, joined the team in 07-08,
securing the championship in the team’s first year together. Sponsors for
the #5G are Valley Forge, Inc., GEI Enterprises, Heffner Racing Enterprises,
Lelands.com, Kruger Trailers, Seaford DE Harley-Davidson, Dick Feeser
Realtor, K&N Air Filters.



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