Robby Gordon Michigan Preview

Charlotte, NC (August 14, 2008) – Robby Gordon and his No. 7 Jim Beam team head to Michigan International Speedway for Gordon’s 18th career cup start at the two-mile, D-shaped oval track. Gordon’s No. 7 will once again carry an in-car camera for Sunday’s ESPN broadcast, giving fans an opportunity to see what goes on in the cockpit of the No. 7 Jim Beam Dodge.

TV and Radio Times – Qualifying is set for Friday, August 15 at 3:40 p.m. (ET) on SPEED, MRN, and Sirius Satellite radio. The 200 laps of racing action begins on Sunday, August 17 at 2:00 p.m. and will be broadcast live on ESPN, MRN and Sirius Satellite radio.

Michigan – “We’ve had some bad luck this season and have lost some ground in the point standings despite bringing good race cars every weekend. I can’t say enough about our team members; everyone is working hard to help recover our lost ground,” said Gordon. “Heading to Michigan, I am confident that the No. 7 Jim Beam Dodge will be a contender this weekend. We were really fast in practice the last time we were there and we have learned a few things since June.”

Appearance Schedule – Robby Gordon will be making several pit stops this weekend before starting Sunday’s 200-lap event. He will be at the Jackson Menards at 3588 Page Ave., Jackson, MI 49203 from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Friday, August 15th. Immediately following the Menards appearance, Gordon will be at Jerry’s Pub for a Jim Beam appearance. Jerry’s Pub is located at 650 Egan Highway, Brooklyn. MI 49230. He will also be available for autographs at his souvenir trailer on Sunday at 10:15 a.m.

Notes
2008 Season
Gordon made his best finish to date at Daytona on July 5th. He finished 6th.
Gordon finished 2nd in the Prelude to the Dream.
Gordon was the runner-up in the All-Star Fan Vote.
Gordon is 29th in the driver point standings.

(NOTE: NO MENTION OF GEM MARKETING AGREEMENT LIKE ON HIS PREVIOUS PRE-RACE RELEASES)