Monday, April 20, 2009

IRVING OIL TEAMS AGAIN WITH BENJAMIN MOTORSPORTS

IRVING OIL TEAMS AGAIN WITH BENJAMIN MOTORSPORTS

Maine-based team comes off best season yet in the PASS Series


PORTSMOUTH, NH – Irving Oil is about to roar into its eighth PASS
Series season with Travis Benjamin Motorsports.

"Travis is one of the most exciting young racers today and is coming
off his best season yet," said Irving Fuel Marketing Manager Aaron
Dube. "We're looking forward to a great season and much success."

Benjamin, a driver in the Pro All Star Series (PASS) division, drives
a 2009 Ford Fusion in the Super Late Model series. Last season he
finished with two wins, eight top five finishes and five top 10
finishes. His team is headquartered in Morrill, Maine and the
hometrack of the team is Unity Raceway in Maine.

Benjamin said Benjamin Motorsports missed the PASS championship by 16
points last season, and is determined to best that record this year.

"I'm really excited about the 2009 season. I feel it will be an
excellent season. We have a great car, and a great crew," said
Benjamin. "With Irving coming back again is a big boost for my team
and our confidence. Our entire crew is coming back from last season as
well."

The 2009 Irving season begins July 11 at Thompson Speedway in
Connecticut and ends Sept. 19 at the White Mountains Speedway in New
Hampshire.

Benjamin's crew is something of a family affair, with brothers and
cousins helping keep the Ford Fusion fine-tuned. The team owner is his
father, Ron Benjamin, his Crew Chief is Corey Reynolds, Car Chief is
Kevin McDaniel, the Spotter is Bruce Benjamin, the mechanic is Marcus
Benjamin, engine engineers are Alfred Reynolds and Wayne Charrier,
mechanics are Nate Littlefield and Chuck Thompson and tire specialist
is Buster Bean.

"The PASS Series gives audiences a chance to cheer on their hometown
heroes," said Dube. "The season runs all summer long, and if you
haven't been to a race before check one out this summer. The races are
exciting, the tracks are family-oriented, and the events are local and
affordable."

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