Conway, Extenze & RGM Make it OFFICIAL for remainder of 2010

(Conway getting fitted at RGM for his seat) from Extenze Racing & PlanetRobby

http://www.extenzeracing.com/racing/

For Immediate Release

Charlotte, N.C. (August 31, 2010) – Kevin Conway, the leading 2010 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Raybestos Rookie of the Year driver, and ExtenZe Racing officially announce today that they will be teaming with Robby Gordon Motorsports (RGM) for the balance of the 2010 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series season beginning this weekend at Atlanta Motor Speedway.

For Sunday’s running of the Emory Healthcare 500, fans will find Conway behind the wheel of the No. 7 ExtenZe Racing Toyota. Conway heads into the Atlanta race weekend leading Terry Cook in the Sprint Cup Series Raybestos Rookie Standings by 154 points (192-38) and looks to better his 31st-place finish at Atlanta earlier this year.

Prior to making this announcement, Conway had one start for RGM at Bristol Motor Speedway earlier this month and 21 starts this year for Front Row Motorsports (FRM), capturing 21 straight Raybestos Rookie of the Race awards and giving FRM its best finish since its inception in 2005 with a 14th-place finish at Daytona International Speedway on July 3rd. He also became the first Raybestos Rookie to lead a lap at the Brickyard 400 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway on July 25th since Jamie McMurray did so in 2003.

“I am thrilled to finally be able to announce our signing with Robby Gordon Motorsports,” says Conway. “The Bristol race a couple weekends ago came together very late and gave everyone just a quick peek at what was possibly to come. Now that everything is in place I can’t wait to take to the track this weekend in Atlanta in the No. 7 ExtenZe Racing Toyota.

“I am very thankful for this opportunity Robby has given me and ExtenZe. I’m looking forward to helping keep the No. 7 in the top-35, gaining more seat time and finishing races while reaching my ultimate goal of claiming the 2010 Raybestos Rookie of the Year title with RGM,” added Conway.

“Moving our racing program with Kevin over to Robby Gordon Motorsports was a no brainer really,” said Robert Wilhovsky, Director of Motorsports Marketing for ExtenZe. “Robby has a great organization with very good equipment and a car locked into the top-35 owner’s points that will allow us to get Kevin more seat time and help him continue to grow as a driver.

“We look forward to the remainder of the year with RGM and are glad we get to have him and his organization join Kevin’s quest to be crowned the 2010 Raybestos Rookie of the Year driver,” added Wilhovsky.

“We are excited to have ExtenZe Racing and Kevin Conway join Robby Gordon Motorsports. This is an excellent opportunity for everyone involved, and I am excited to have Kevin behind the wheel of the No. 7,” added Robby Gordon. “I hope that we will be able help Kevin bring home the Rookie of the Year Award while expanding our team and his on-track experience.”

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Permalink Reply by Ernie Stratton on August 31, 2010 at 6:02pm

Really hope the dollars are really there for Robby,just not sure on that.But tired of hearing the rookie of the year thing,just give him the trophy already.And when explaining the tracks a second time,quit with the restroom reference,after all he says he has been to the tracks and around the racing all his life.What he never had to go before.Hope for RGM sake all works out,but the hint that he will be in the 07 maybe a couple of times how is it going to qualify.

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Permalink Reply by Bigzoom on August 31, 2010 at 6:03pm

Looks like Conway has the Robby Gordon salute down (thumbs up)

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Permalink Reply by Robby2Win7 on August 31, 2010 at 6:56pm

I am guessing 2011 will depend on how 2010 ends up.

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Permalink Reply by Patrick G . on August 31, 2010 at 7:18pm

Glad this Happened ! Great For RGM ! But I Hope Robby Races at dega at Least .

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Permalink Reply by Philip on August 31, 2010 at 7:28pm

Hey it would sound great for future sponsors for 2011. Robby Gordon Motor sports 2010 rookie of they year driver.

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Permalink Reply by TOG on August 31, 2010 at 8:39pm

at Crandon this weekend, Robby is running the #7 , just like he will at many more races in the future. You are safe..lol...

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Permalink Reply by bighead on August 31, 2010 at 8:33pm

I say congrats to the guy's at RGM, with the economy the way it is any job security has to be a great feeling...........

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Permalink Reply by Daniel on August 31, 2010 at 9:02pm

I do recall over the years Robby making the statement --- of The Next Hendricks, RCR,Penske, this is a good

step for him as an OWNER. Yes I want to see him in the car but he needs to survive this year, so he & RGM can

be around in 2011.

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Permalink Reply by Saluki7 on August 31, 2010 at 9:12pm

Conway sucks but this is cash in the bank or at least I hope (BAM). This keeps the doors open and the 7 car can run the whole race and probably finish 35th, but that might be enough to secure the top 35. I really don't think RG had any other options so let the scrub drive and try to collect points.

I do hope he runs Dega but he will have to qual the 07 for the race which will suck, but hopefully he pulls it off.

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Permalink Reply by Kevin Sweeney on August 31, 2010 at 9:33pm

On the other hand, it is a good oppurtunity for KC to get better, and gain more experience and confidence.

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Permalink Reply by Saluki7 on September 1, 2010 at 9:32pm

well, RGM equipement could only get Robby in 34th position most of the season

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Permalink Reply by Sarah on August 31, 2010 at 9:17pm

I am going to try to be Miss Sunshine with my approach to this news. Here is wishing the best of things to come with this pairing! Good luck Kevin and Robby!