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IMMEDIATE RELEASE
February 14, 2003 7 AM
Source: CGR PR
Photo Credit: CGR North
Photo of: Chuck Gafrarar in front of his #52 Toyota Research
Development Car.
Gafrarar signs with Travel Club International
[Gafrarar and Rusty Wallace on the same page – again]
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Daytona Beach, FL – On Thursday, February 6th at Daytona International
Speedway, Chuck Gafrarar announced his signing with Travel Club International
(TCI) a World Wide Travel Club. Steven Lee, Chairman of TCI sealed
the deal as the new logo on the Highlands Motorsports team owned #52
Toyota was debuted at the speedway.
“ This project began a few weeks ago,
Gafrarar stated,
with the help of NASCAR, Travel
Club International and Rusty Wallace. I also would like to
thank Rusty Wallace Marketing, Rusty Wallace, Dick Paysor
and Tom Knox for facilitating.” The final
agreement was set between Rusty Wallace Marketing and Chuck
Gafrarar Racing.
Gafrarar stated,
“this is an exciting new sponsor
for us and we are proud to add Travel Club International! Having TCI
on board the 52 car will be a great addition to our Sponsor Team. TCI
is a unique worldwide membership club geared for any traveler. The
more I learn about the concept the more I am impressed with the company.
I look forward to representing Travel Club International for an exciting
2003 race season.”
The sponsorship with TCI is unique, since it will put Gafrarar together
again with his former boss, Rusty Wallace! Wallace also signed with
TCI for the 2003 race season! The Travel Club’s magazine will
feature Chuck and Rusty with their racecars in coming issues!
Last January Gafrarar left Penske to pursue his own racing career.
Gafrarar’s season stats in the NACAR Goody’s Dash 14 race
season: three top five’s, six top ten’s, five Mag-Clip
High Finishing Rookie of the race awards and capturing the 2003 Rookie
of the Year title! Within the Dash series Gafrarar also claimed a Grand
National Champion title in the WKA Horstman Gold Cup events. In the
WKA series he was also awarded the 2002 George Kugler Sportsmanship
award! Gafrarar, known for his World Karting promoting will be racing
the Gold Cup series again this year as a Factory Driver for Margay
Karts! Gafrarar has taken his career from fabricator to Driver – non-stop!
The Daytona race was also the first time Gafrarar was part of the Toyota
Research Development (TRD) team.
“I really appreciate
the opportunity to be a team member and work towards making Toyota
a consistent front runner. Gafrarar stated,
the
Daytona race was a disappointing one for our team, it was not the finish
I wanted for the team. I also want to thank my Crew and team owners
for all the hard work everyone did this week at Daytona in challenging
conditions. I look forward to bigger and better things for our team
and sponsors this season – so stay tuned.”
The Highlands Motorsports Team is owned by: J. Wade Lopez and Tom Sweeney
and is based in Bristol TN. Besides Travel Club International, other
members of our Sponsor Team are: Icehouse, I.H. Caffey, Lopez and Associates
LLC, Highlands Motorsports, Refrigeration Services, INC., Mobil 1,
TRD (Toyota Racing Development), Rusty Wallace INC. – Sports
Marketing, MeadWestvaco, Weaver Race Chassis, Shields Electronic Supply
INC., Brembo (Brakes).
The 2003 Highlands Crew members are: Crew Chief – Mark Torbett,
Team Manager – Wayne Edwards, Shop Manager – Tommy Spangler,
Gas Man - Mike Frye, Tire Changer - Glen Mumpower, Gas Man - Kevin
Lowe, Gas Catcher - Ryan Anglen, Jackman - Tom Sweeney, Spotter #1
- Greg Godsey, Spotter #2 - Michael Johnson, and Hauler Driver - Mike
Ost.
Gafrarar’s next race will be April 5th at Oglethorpe Speedway
Park, Savannah, GA.
