CARFAX TO SPONSOR DRIVER TRAVIS KVAPIL AT MICHIGAN

 

July 31, 2008
CONCORD, N.C. – Yates Racing announced today that CARFAX, the most trusted provider of vehicle history information, will sponsor the No. 28 entry and driver Travis Kvapil for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series race at Michigan International Speedway on August 17th. The race marks the first time that CARFAX has been a primary sponsor in NASCAR’s most elite division, the Sprint Cup Series.

“I’m really looking forward to this sponsorship for our race weekend at Michigan,” commented Kvapil. “ CARFAX is a company that millions of consumers rely on each year when it comes to vehicle history. This partnership is another great way for us to help get the word out about the services they can provide. I am honored that CARFAX came to our Yates Racing team and chose to support our efforts as an organization. We have been fortunate enough to have many great partners this season who believe in what our team has set out to accomplish. I can’t wait to showcase our No. 28 Carfax Ford Fusion at Michigan.”

The premiere of the No. 28 CARFAX Ford Fusion will take place on August 17th, 2008 for the 3M Performance 400 when Kvapil and his Yates Racing teammate, David Gilliland, travel to Michigan International Speedway for the 23rd race of the 2008 Sprint Cup Series season. The 3M Performance 400 will be broadcast on ESPN Sunday, August 17th with television coverage beginning at 1:00 pm EST and radio coverage provided by the Motor Racing Network.

“We’re thrilled to expand our presence in NASCAR to the Sprint Cup Series by teaming up with Yates Racing to sponsor the No. 28 CARFAX Ford Fusion,” said Larry Gamache, communications director at CARFAX. “Travis is having his best season yet as a Sprint Cup driver and we join the millions of NASCAR fans in cheering him on during the race. Anyone at Michigan International Speedway or watching on TV is in for a fun-filled race weekend, beginning Saturday with the CARFAX 250.”

Kvapil has achieved three top-10 finishes and four top-15 finishes this season in the NASCAR Sprint Cup series within the first 20 starts of the year and is currently 23rd in the driver point standings.

About Yates Racing
Yates Racing operates two motorsports teams in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series. Formerly known as Robert Yates Racing, the team is owned by Doug Yates, who took the reins after his father, Robert Yates, retired at the end of the 2007 season, and partnered with Max Jones; a former road racer and long-time championship General Manager. The 2008 season will mark the 20th year of competition for the Ford team. During those years, the organization had a total of 57 wins, 48 poles, 269 top-five finishes, 427 top-ten finishes, and a NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Championship. Yates Racing will field two Ford Fusions in the 2008 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series, with drivers Travis Kvapil and David Gilliland. Sponsorship opportunities are available; please contact Kevin Thomas with Yates Racing at 704-706-2120.

About CARFAX
Millions of consumers rely on the most trusted provider of vehicle history information, CARFAX, each year. Using the unique 17-character vehicle identification number (VIN) found on vehicle dashboards and title documents, CARFAX instantly generates a detailed Vehicle History Report on any used car or light truck. CARFAX Vehicle History Reports™ provide information that can impact a consumer's decision about a used car or truck. Carfax is a wholly-owned subsidiary of R.L. Polk & Co. For more information, visit www.carfax.com.

CARFAX Public Relations
Christopher Basso
703-934-2664


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