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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE From: TMI/Hefty® Racing™
PR Team Rensi Motorsports (TRM)
and Team McClure, Inc. (TMI) announced today a continuation of their
partnership that will put Eric McClure in a TRM Ford for the complete
2010 NASCAR Nationwide Series (NNS) season. McClure made his NNS debut
in 2003 and has competed in 108 events throughout his career, most of
which have come as a full-time competitor during the past three seasons.
In 2009 McClure recorded five top-20 and 15 top-25 finishes with TRM
and finished a career-best 17th in NASCAR Driver Standings. Team Rensi Motorsports, owned by Ed Rensi and Gary Weisbaum, was formed in 1998 and has been a staple in the NASCAR Nationwide Series, earning five wins, 42 top-five, 98 top-10 finishes. TRM’s 2009 crew, including veteran crew chief Chris Wright, will remain intact for the upcoming season.
The Hefty® brand, featuring
its Odor Block™ technology, will continue its relationship with McClure
for the fifth consecutive season, by serving as primary sponsor at 34
of the 35 scheduled events, and as an associate sponsor for the circuit’s
annual stop in Montreal. Eric McClure Quotes: (What does it mean for you to return to Team Rensi Motorsports?) “I’m excited about returning
to TRM and it’s the first time I’ve been back with a team for a
second year. That’s a reflection on this organization and what
they’ve done not only for me as a driver, but the character of the
team. I feel like I have a home here with Ed, Gary, Ronnie (Russell,
Team President) and all the guys. I have a great deal of respect
for them because of how they’ve made everything work and the way they’ve
treated me and our partners. We had an up and down year at the
track but I feel like I’ve come a long way as a driver and I owe a
lot of it to this team. I’ve been more competitive this year
and we’ve closed the year pretty strong. I’m really looking
forward to continuing to build on things at TRM.” (On Hefty® brand returning for its fifth consecutive season) “I can’t say enough about
how special our relationship with the Hefty® brand is and what it means
to me personally, as well as the race team, to be able to continue our
involvement with them. The 2010 season will mark our fourth full-time
season together, our fifth year overall, and I’m just so privileged
that they continue to support our efforts in the NNS. We owe a
large part of that to the race fans that continue to support the Hefty®
brand and their quality products at their nearest retailer. We
strive so hard to create a positive image for the brand and their customers,
and obviously they’ve been pleased with the result. We’re
looking forward to next season with them and all our partners at TRM.
” Gary Weisbaum, Co-Owner
of Team Rensi Motorsports, quotes: “Ed, Ronnie and I could not
be happier to have Eric, his wonderful family and Hefty® brand back
with us in 2010. Eric made great progress during the season and we are
really looking forward to getting back on the track in Daytona and continuing
where we left off!” Ronnie Russell, President
of Team Rensi Motorsports, quotes: “We at TRM look forward
to the 2010 season with Eric and the Hefty® brand. We know we can build
on our partnership and friendship with Eric and the people at Hefty®
brand. Eric, Emily, and Jerry have become such a valuable asset to us
and we know even better times are coming for us at TRM”. |
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