MITCHELL STRIVES FOR THIRD JENNERSTOWN EXTRA-DISTANCE WIN

BRUCETON MILLS, WV (July 21)....... West Virginia driver Richard Mitchell
will be looking to extend his NASCAR Dodge Weekly Series late model
extra-distance winning streak at the Jennerstown (PA) Speedway, when he takes the green
flag this Sat. evening in the Hollern & Sons Dodge 150-lap test.

The two-time NASCAR Northeast region champion has been on a tear at the
Laurel Highlands asphalt oval, driving his Howard Concrete Pumping Chevrolet Monte
Carlo to victories in previous 75 and 100-lap contests.  And, if that wasn't
enough Mitchell has also accounted for 100 and 150-lap wins at the Motordrome
(PA) Speedway already this season.

The former 1999 Jennerstown track champion has a history of being successful
in long distance events.  Three years ago Mitchell won every long-distance
race contested there.  Additionally the former NASCAR BUSCH and ARCA RE/MAX
Series' competitor has a wealth of experience competing on super speedways where
patience and tire management are critical elements in winning races.

"I have never really considered myself to be a long distance specialist,"
Mitchell said, "but experience has taught me that you need to be around at the
end to put yourself in a position to win.  There are times where we aren't the
fastest car at the beginning of race, but we end up being the fastest car at
the checkered flag when it counts.  Getting the car to run consistent lap speeds
and conserving the tires are probably two of the key elements to our success.
 A lot of drivers run fast for the first 50-laps or so, but then slow-up when
the tires start to wear.  That is when the chassis setup becomes critical."

The tricky Jennerstown track surface makes long distance races even more
problematic according to Mitchell.  "It is very difficult to dial-in a car at
Jennerstown." Mitchell added, "the track changes from night to night, and in some
cases, even during the course of a single evening.  You can have a great car
during the qualifying heat, and it will turn to junk in the feature.  You need
to stay on top of a lot of factors in adjusting a car for Jennerstown........
and having a little luck doesn't hurt!"

For more information on Richard Mitchell and Mitchell Racing please go to:
mitchellracing.com.