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NASCAR WCUP: Tide Leaves Rudd Performance Motorsports in 2000

2 July 1999

Mooresville, N.C. - Procter & Gamble, Tide Brand informed Rudd Performance Motorsports (RPM) today that they have pursued other sponsorship opportunities for the year 2000.

"It has been a great run for nine years with Tide," stated Ricky Rudd driver/owner RPM. "I appreciate their support of RPM for the last six years. I wish Procter & Gamble and its Tide Brand the utmost success in the future."

RPM has several options regarding sponsorship for the future that may encompass a multi-car situation. An expected announcement is scheduled to be released within the next month.

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