CARLOS CONTRERAS MEMPHIS PREVIEW
Carlos Contreras No. 12 Supercuts Dodge
* This is Carlos' fourth Busch Series start for FitzBradshaw racing in the 2006 season, and his first attempt in a Busch Series car at Memphis Motorsports Park.
* The team had a successful pre-race test at Carraway Speedway in preparation for this weekend's race.
* Contreras made his NASCAR debut in 1999 at California Speedway in the truck series finishing 14th.
* Holds the distinction of being NASCAR's first Hispanic driver
* 8-time Mexican Champion, including back-to-back championships in the Mustang Series
* Originally from Mexico City, Mexico, now living in the Charlotte, North Carolina area.
* Paint Scheme Supercuts is partnering with Country Music Artist Trent Tomlinson for the 2nd time this year. The No. 12 Dodge will run Tomlinson's art on the hood for the race.
* Carlos and the Supercuts Racing team will be appearing at Cactus Jack's in Memphis, TN on Friday night to raise money for the St Jude Children's Hospital. Trent Tomlinson will be performing live at the venue at 10:00pm, and all proceeds go to charity.
Carlos on racing at Memphis:
"I am very happy to be driving the No. 12 FitzBradshaw car again, especially at Memphis. I really enjoyed racing there in the Truck Series and in a Busch car I know the racing will be competitive. My goal is to finish in the top ten and stay out of trouble. After testing the car at Carraway, my Crew Chief Paul Wolfe and I feel good about the car for this weekend."
Carlos Contreras No. 12 Supercuts Dodge
* This is Carlos' fourth Busch Series start for FitzBradshaw racing in the 2006 season, and his first attempt in a Busch Series car at Memphis Motorsports Park.
* The team had a successful pre-race test at Carraway Speedway in preparation for this weekend's race.
* Contreras made his NASCAR debut in 1999 at California Speedway in the truck series finishing 14th.
* Holds the distinction of being NASCAR's first Hispanic driver
* 8-time Mexican Champion, including back-to-back championships in the Mustang Series
* Originally from Mexico City, Mexico, now living in the Charlotte, North Carolina area.
* Paint Scheme Supercuts is partnering with Country Music Artist Trent Tomlinson for the 2nd time this year. The No. 12 Dodge will run Tomlinson's art on the hood for the race.
* Carlos and the Supercuts Racing team will be appearing at Cactus Jack's in Memphis, TN on Friday night to raise money for the St Jude Children's Hospital. Trent Tomlinson will be performing live at the venue at 10:00pm, and all proceeds go to charity.
Carlos on racing at Memphis:
"I am very happy to be driving the No. 12 FitzBradshaw car again, especially at Memphis. I really enjoyed racing there in the Truck Series and in a Busch car I know the racing will be competitive. My goal is to finish in the top ten and stay out of trouble. After testing the car at Carraway, my Crew Chief Paul Wolfe and I feel good about the car for this weekend."
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