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08.08.2008

Jamie McMurry moves from driver's seat to starter's stand

NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Driver will Wave the Green Flag for the Crown Royal 200

NASCAR Sprint Cup Series driver Jamie McMurray will serve as the honorary starter for the Grand-Am Rolex Sports Car Series Crown Royal 200 on Friday, August 8.

McMurray was asked to take part in the event because his Sprint Cup Series sponsor, Crown Royal, is also the title sponsor of the race. The opportunity to wave the green flag will give McMurray the chance to see the race from a sponsor’s point of view—something that he has not been able to do before.

McMurray will be at Watkins Glen International to race in the Centurion Boats at The Glen, August 7-10, with his No. 26 Crown Royal Fusion for Roush Fenway Racing. Prior to the Crown Royal 200 on Friday night, McMurray will practice and qualify his car in preparation of the Sprint Cup Series race on Sunday.

McMurray has competed in eight events at Watkins Glen International over the last seven years. His resume includes starts in both Sprint Cup and Nationwide Series competition, with a career best 3rd place finish posted in both series in 2006.

Tickets for the historic 60th Anniversary of racing in Watkins Glen are on-sale now! The action continues at Watkins Glen International, August 7-10, when the stars and cars of NASCAR take to the track.

The Centurion Boats at The Glen NASCAR Sprint Cup Series race will be on Sunday, August 10 at 2:00 PM, and Zippo 200 NASCAR Nationwide Series event will be on Saturday, August 9 at 3:00 PM. Both races will broadcast live on TV.

Don’t miss the return of the Grand-Am Rolex Sports Car Series during Friday night’s Crown Royal 200 at The Glen starting after Sprint Cup qualifying at 6:00 PM. Tickets are going fast! For more information and ticket orders, please contact the Watkins Glen International ticket office at 866-461-RACE or log on to the official website at www.TheGlen.com.  

 

 - Eiron M. Smith-





Author: maggy (admin2)
Last modified: Friday, 08.08.2008 - 01:19
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