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July 4, 2008
Daytona (Fla.) International Speedway
Winn-Dixie 250
Race length:  100 laps/250 miles
Banking: 31-degrees in the turns;      3-degrees on the straight-a-ways
Track layout: 2.5 miles
Shape: Tri-oval 

Pre-Race Schedule:
Thursday:
Practice: 2:30-3:50 p.m., ET
Final Practice: 5:30-6:25 p.m., ET

Friday:
Qualifying: 1:05 p.m., ET

TV: The Winn-Dixie 250 can be seen live on ABC at 7:30 p.m., ET.

Radio: The Motor Racing Network (MRN) will broadcast the race live at 7:30 p.m., ET.

No. 33 VFW Chevrolet Monte Carlo Specs:

Engine: RCR
Kevin Harvick

DAYTONA STATS: In 12 starts in the Nationwide Series at Daytona (Fla.) International Speedway, Kevin Harvick has one win, 10 top-five and 11 top-10 finishes. He has finished eighth or better in every race but one and has completed 100 percent of all possible 1369 laps attempted at the track, and has led 171 laps. 

The two-time Nationwide Series champion won the 2007 Daytona 500 to complete his first ever weekend “sweep” at a superspeedway. Harvick’s Nationwide Series win that weekend was his first career superspeedway victory.  

IN THE LOOP:  According to NASCAR’s “loop data” statistics for drivers in the Nationwide Series based on the results of the last three races at Daytona International Speedway, Harvick has the third highest driver at 109.1. He is also ranked second for green flag passes with 744 passes, second for laps in the top-15 (602 laps for 76.3 percent) and second for highest speed in traffic (182.728 mph) during green flag conditions. 

BEFORE THE RACE: QUOTES WITH DRIVER KEVIN HARVICK:
What is different at Daytona during the July races compared to the races in February? “The track gets hot and slick during the races in July and the handling characteristics become exaggerated a lot more.  We are shooting for a good-handling race car, which can hopefully help put this Veterans of Foreign War (VFW) Chevrolet into victory lane. “ 

Is restrictor plate racing more mental than physical? “I have always liked the bigger tracks.  For me, it’s way more mental than physical.  You’re worn out by the end of the race.  You spend a lot of time looking in the mirrors anticipating the other guy’s next move.” 

HONORING OUR TROOPS ON AMERICA’S DAY: As American’s celebrate Independence Day, VFW will be honoring our troops at Daytona International Speedway with hospitality, tickets to the race and hosting members of the military who have earned Purple Heart status. VFW has also partnered with the track to include VFW members in the pre-race activities.  

KHI And VFW “Band” Together To Support Our Troops: To show support for America’s Armed Forces, members of KHI’s teams have been wearing red bracelets provided by VFW. The bracelet has the phrase “I Support Our Troops” along with “VFW” inscribed onto it. To join the millions of Americans who are “banding together” in a show of unity to support our troops or to learn more about the “America Bands Together” campaign, visit www.vfw.org.  

CHASSIS HISTORY: This week the No. 33 team will unload chassis No. 043 for the Winn-Dixie 250 at Daytona International Speedway. This is a brand new chassis and will be making its race debut this weekend. 

PREVIOUS RACE RECAP: Kevin Harvick and the No. 33 team scored their sixth top-five finish of the season at New Hampshire Motor Speedway after starting the race from the fifth position. Having maintained his position in the top five for the majority of the race, the decision to take two tires during the last caution of the race proved to be the right move. Harvick restarted the race fourth and held his position until the checker-flag waved. 

About VFW:
Headquartered in Kansas City, Missouri, the VFW (Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United State) is a non-profit organization dedicated to honoring the sacrifice and ensuring the rights of America’s veterans through advocacy, support and community service, while promoting patriotism.  The VFW offers a wide array of services to support veterans and their families throughout their military career, from active duty to honorably discharged.  For more information, visit: www.vfw.org or call (816) 756-3390. 

About Kevin Harvick Inc.:
Kevin Harvick Inc. (KHI), established in 2001, is a 70,000 sq. ft. facility located in Kernersville, N.C.  KHI houses two full time Truck Series teams: the No. 33 Camping World/VFW Chevrolet Silverado driven by three-time Truck Series champion Ron Hornaday as well as the No. 2 American Commercial Lines (ACL)/RVs.com Chevrolet Silverado driven by three-time Truck Series champion Jack Sprague.  KHI is also home to the No. 33 Camping World/RoadLoans.com/ Rheem Chevrolet driven by two-time Nationwide Series champion Kevin Harvick, Ron Hornaday and Cale Gale and the No. 77 Rheem/VFW Chevrolet driven by Cale Gale and Ron Hornaday competing in the NASCAR Nationwide Series.  2008 marks KHI’s fifth year of full-time competition in NASCAR’s elite divisions.  Please visit www.kevinharvickinc.com for more information.