Paul Tracy To Make Final 2006 Nascar Busch Series Appearance In Fontana

DANVILLE, IL (Wednesday, August 30, 2006) - There is no question as to whether or not Paul Tracy has had an eventful year. He ran the Rolex 24 Hours of Daytona, made his NASCAR Busch Series debut in February in the #34 Sport Clips Chevrolet, competed multiple times in the Grand Am Series, recorded multiple podiums in the Champ Car World Series, and even experienced a couple skirmishes with fellow Champ Car drivers.

Last weekend in Montreal, Tracy quieted the roaring French-Canadian crowd when he showed up on race day with a French-Canadian flag draped across his shoulders as a cape, while donning a mask that was reminiscent of Nacho Libre. Jeering quickly turned to laughter and it did not take long for Toronto native, Paul Tracy, to win over the largely French-Canadian crowd. Tracy went on to finish second in the rain-delayed Montreal Champ Car Grand Prix and when he appeared on the podium the chants of "Tracy go home" had changed to cheers.

Over the past couple weeks, Tracy has been featured on SPEED's Wind Tunnel with Dave Despain, as well as MTV's reality show, Diary, which followed him around during the Montreal Champ Car weekend.

Although Tracy holds Champ Car records with 30 wins and over 4000 laps led, he will switch gears this weekend when he arrives at California Speedway in Fontana, CA, where he will return to rookie status in the NASCAR Busch Series. This will be Tracy's final 2006 appearance in the NASCAR Busch Series and on Friday, September 1st, Tracy will be making an announcement on SPEED's Trackside Live as to his NASCAR plans for 2007.

"I'm looking forward to getting back in the Sport Clips/American Crew car," Tracy said. "Obviously I've been to Fontana in Champ Car, but it's entirely different going there in a stock car. I'm going to have a lot to learn as the race goes on, but I feel like we have a good chance of running well for Sport Clips and American Crew." He continued, "I thank Sport Clips and American Crew for supporting me this season and giving me the opportunity to make my NASCAR debut. Friday on Trackside Live we will be making our announcement about our plans for 2007."

Tracy to make 2007 announcement on Friday, September 1st, on SPEED's Trackside Live

Event: Ameriquest 300 (200 laps/300 miles)

California Speedway (2-mile D-shaped oval)

Saturday, September 2, 2006 – 10:00 p.m. (EDT)

Television Coverage: 10:00 p.m. (EDT) on TNT. MRN will carry the live radio broadcast.

Qualifying: Saturday, September 2, 2006 – 6:30 p.m. (EDT) on SPEED Channel

2005 Winner: Carl Edwards

Sponsors of Paul Tracy's #34 Chevrolet: Sport Clips and American Crew




About Sport Clips and American Crew

Sport Clips, Inc. is a Georgetown, TX-based enterprise that is approaching 400 stores nationwide. Targeting men and boys, Sport Clips provides high-quality haircuts in a fun sports environment, complete with TVs at every Stylist's station tuned to sports. Every Sport Clips has "guy smart" Stylists who focus on providing the highest level of service to every client. Sport Clips is the Official Haircutter of the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW), whose logo will be prominently featured on Tracy's car. For a location near you or for franchise information, please visit: www.SportClips.com.

American Crew continues to lead the way in the men's grooming business. With a passionate commitment to men's grooming, their purpose is to bring men into salons, provide them with a great new experience and show them new ways of incorporating style into their everyday lives. American Crew recognizes the growing number of men that are concerned with their appearance and who want to look their very best. This trend of image-conscious men spans all ages and backgrounds. American Crew has all of their grooming interests in mind. For more information on American Crew, please visit www.AmericanCrew.com.

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