Jennerstown, Pa.-(June 7, 1999)-Western Pennsylvania's biggest NASCAR event in over 30 years will also include some of NASCAR's biggest names. NASCAR Winson Cup team owner Joe Gibbs has entered a Pontiac in the Burnham BGNN 150 at Jennerstown Speedway, and he has named his son as driver.
    The Gibbs-owned Pontiac will be driven by Gibbs' son, 29-year-old J.D. J.D. Gibbs is already an integral part of the Joe Gibbs Racing Team, holding the position as President of Joe Gibbs Racing of Charlotte, NC. He plans to make a dozen Busch starts in 1999, including a stop at Jennerstown Speedway for the NASCAR Double Header Saturday June 19th.
    Joe Gibbs currently fields two top Winston Cup teams driven by Bobby Labonte and Tony Stewart. Gibbs also has entries in the NHRA Drag Racing circuit, including the Top Fuel Car of Cory McClenathan and Funny Car of Cruz Pedregon.
    "Success" could arguably be Gibbs' middle name. He currently holds three Superbowl wins as former head coach of the Washington Redskins, one Daytona 500 victory with former driver Dale Jarrett and is a favorite to win the 1999 NASCAR Winston Cup championship with drivers Labonte and Stewart.
    Whether success is hereditary or not, Gibbs' son will likely be a favorite to win the BGNN 150 at Jennerstown with his father-car owner backed Pontiac. MBNA Bank will sponsor Gibbs' No. 8 Busch North effort.
    "Joe Gibbs fields some of the top cars in NASCAR, and we are excited to have his son here to race," Speedway General Manager Bob Duvall said. "Ricky Craven won here in 1991, and we would love to add J.D. Gibbs' name to our list of Busch North winnners."
    Pennsylvania becomes the center of NASCAR racing during the weekend of June 19th. The NASCAR Busch South Series takes the weekend off, while Winston Cup teams head just a short drive north of Jennerstown to Pocono Raceway on June 20th. Busch Series' driver Dave Blaney also makes his return to Jennerstown Speedway along with Ms. Motorsports 1999. Race fans don't miss this chance to see some of the best stock car racing around.
    Tickets for the NASCAR Double Header- featuring the Burnham BGNN 150 and the CarQuest Featherlite Modified 150- are now available. Save $5 by ordering tickets in advance for only $25. Gate price will be $30, and bring the kids for only $5 each. Call Jennerstown Speedway to place your ticket order today at (814)629-6677. Additional information can also be found at www.jennerstown.com.