Daytona Beach, FL (February 18, 2011) – The 2011 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series season marks Robby Gordon’s seventh year as owner/driver of the No. 7 Robby Gordon Motorsports team. RGM, one of the few single car teams in NASCAR’s elite series, announced last week that they are partnering with Dodge Motorsports. Robby Gordon will start the 53rd running of the Daytona 500 piloting the orange and black No. 7 SPEED Energy race car, representing one of his new energy drinks, “Fuel”. Gordon started 19th in the second Daytona Duels on Thursday and finished 17th. He will start Sunday’s 200–lap event from 30th position.
“With the new surfaces, the two-car pack, and the new rule change limiting the inlet air to the radiator, we used Thursday’s Duels as a learning experience to see how these events were raced and ultimately won. Thursday’s results gave us an opportunity to strategize and create a solid plan for Sunday’s race. I am really looking forward to the season-opener,” commented Robby Gordon.
Past Daytona performances – Robby Gordon made his Daytona debut in the 1991 Daytona 500. Since that time, Gordon has competed in 22 events at the 2.5 mile superspeedway. In the 2003 Daytona 500, Gordon recorded his best qualifying position in 3rd place and went on to finish the race in 6th place. Gordon later tied his best finish of 6th in the 2008 July event at Daytona.
Around Town–Gordon made several appearances promoting his sponsor, SPEED Energy, this week. On Thursday, February 17th, he was at the 7-Eleven located at 2150 International Speedway Blvd. from 10:00-11:00 a.m. On Thursday night, the Ocean Deck Bar on 127 South Ocean Avenue in Daytona hosted a Robby Gordon autograph signing and SPEED Energy promotion at 10:00pm. On Sunday, February 20th, SPEED Energy will have a sampling promotion at the 7-Eleven on 2655 West International Speedway Blvd. Gordon will not be at this location, but don’t miss your chance to check out his street legal show car and sample SPEED Energy. Gordon will be appearing at the Dodge display at 9:45 am on Sunday. Stay tuned to www.speedenergy.com and SPEED Energy’s Facebook page for updates on this week’s activities.
Race Coverage – The 2011 season will officially commence with the 53rd running of the Daytona 500 on Sunday, February 20th. Live coverage of the race can be seen on FOX beginning at 1:00 p.m. EST. MRN and Sirius/XM Radio will begin their live reporting at 12:00 p.m. EST. About SPEED Energy – SPEED Energy is available in three flavors: Unleaded, Fuel, and Octane, which provide the human machine with the fuel it needs to keep up with the SPEED of life. Each drink contains a potent energy blend of B-vitamins, caffeine, taurine and ginseng. SPEED is packaged in 12 ounce sleek cans with a stylish black top and sexy body and is available in singles, 4 packs, and cases. SPEED Energy is be available at major retailers, convenience stores, grocery stores, bars and nightclubs. For a retailer near you, please visit www.speedenergy.com.
