NCATS: Tight Barrie oval next stop for Team Fastline's Jim Lapcevich

"We plan to be right in the thick of things"

HAMILTON, ONTARIO (June 27, 2008) – Team Fastline driver Jim Lapcevich is hoping for a good showing at the upcoming NASCAR Canadian Tire Series event, the A&W 300 at Barrie Speedway.

"Barrie is a tight oval, and there's always a lot of paint-swapping there," said Lapcevich, who placed ninth in last year's race. "I enjoy racing there and mixing it up with the rest of the cars. We plan to be right in the thick of things."

The Barrie oval is a one-third mile oval built in a tri-oval configuration. The Saturday night race is the third in the series' 13-race 2008 schedule, and will feature 24 starters in the 100-mile event.

The 36-year old Hamilton driver of the Tim Hortons Monte Carlo is presently 19th in the standings after two starts. His best finish in 2007 was a fifth at Trois-Rivières, and he posted two top-ten finishes last season.

"I've raced Barrie many times," added Lapcevich. "With the right set up and a little luck, I plan on being up front when the checkered flag drops."

Teammate Jeff Lapcevich will not be competing.

Barrie Speedway is located on the 8th Line of Oro-Medonte between Barrie and Orillia, Ontario just off Highway 11, 10 minutes north of Barrie and 10 minutes south of Orillia.

For information about Barrie Speedway tickets and camping, call (705) 487-0279 or visit online at www.barriespeedway.com

Team Fastline, www.fastlinemotorsports.ca is sponsored by Tim Hortons, Springer's Meats, Troy Cove Marine, Cathcart Trucking, Wix Filters and B & J Electric.

About Fastline Motorsports: The Fastline Motorsports, www.FastlineMotorsports.ca team cars are based on the 2008 Chevrolet Monte Carlo body with a 107.5-inch wheelbase, which sits on top of a McColl Racing Enterprises chassis. The 355-cubic inch small-block Chevrolet engine from AP Racing Engines produces over 500 horsepower, and this power is transferred to the car's rear wheels by a four-speed transmission. Headed by father Joe Lapcevich, and with an experienced and devoted crew of 12 others, this two-car team demonstrates the professionalism, ability, and confidence to represent this exciting sport both on and off the track.

About Jeff Lapcevich: Jeff Lapcevich ran a limited schedule in the 2007 NASCAR Canadian Tire Series and finished with two top-ten finishes. Jeff Lapcevich began his career on road circuits, and the experience acquired in this form of motorsport has developed into a successful career on the CASCAR tour, as he has won six road course events in the past four years in CASCAR.

About Jim Lapcevich: In 2007, Jim Lapcevich captured seven top-ten finishes in the NASCAR Canadian Tire Series and one top-five finish, narrowly missing the winner's podium on several occasions. With a strong background in oval track events, Jim Lapcevich has progressed from the Saturday night "bull-rings" to become one of the top drivers in CASCAR, with several victories in this national series. With a strong competitive desire, Jim will always be in the hunt vying for that checkered flag.

About NASCAR: The National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing (NASCAR) has a broad reach with 1,300 racing events at 95 tracks in the United States, Canada, and Mexico in several racing series. Among major professional sports, NASCAR ranks number one in corporate involvement and per-event attendance, and number two in television viewership. This sanctioning body for stock car racing is headquartered in Daytona Beach, Florida, with offices in New York City (Corporate Marketing), Los Angeles (Broadcasting Media and Entertainment), Charlotte, North Carolina (Licensing and Aftermarket), Concord, North Carolina (Research and Development Center), Mexico City, and Toronto, Ontario.

The NASCAR Canadian Tire Series will be presented across Canada in a 13-race schedule for 2008.

From Bruce F. Mehlenbacher // Director of Public Relations