MOORESVILLE, N.C. (September 26, 2012) – Green Smoke®, a leading producer of electronic cigarettes enjoyed around the globe, will return as primary sponsor of T.J. Bell’s No. 32 Ford Fusion fielded by FAS Lane Racing in Sunday’s AAA 400 at Dover International Speedway. Also, as a thank-you to our nation’s military, Green Smoke® is hosting six guests of Operation Ward 57, a non-profit organization supporting our hero wounded soldiers, their loved ones and family members as well as those that aid in their recovery.
Operation Ward 57 was founded by and consists of wounded soldiers, current and former members of the military & Walter Reed Army Medical Center, as well as those that have big hearts and want to make a difference in another individual’s life. To learn more about Operation Ward 57 and how to become involved with the organization, log onto www.OperationWard57.org.
“I’m really lucky to have Green Smoke® as my sponsor,” Bell said. “I’m definitely thankful for the support that they give our team, but I’m so glad that they use their sponsorship to pay tribute to members of our country’s soldiers. They have supported several organizations that assist our military this season and have hosted guests at each race they’re a part of. It makes me really proud to put their colors on each time I race.”
Green Smoke® is a proud advocate of the HERO organization and the 32 million Americans that put on a uniform every day to serve and protect us. It supports and assists the non-profit organizations that help firefighters, police officers, EMT’s and members of the armed services, including their families, in their time of greatest need by providing products, services and money. The HERO organization is bringing six guests to Dover from Operation Ward 57 to be hosted by Green Smoke® on Sunday.
“This week we’ll have Operation Ward 57 as our guests,” continued Bell. “Some of the guys will be coming from Walter Reed Army Medical Center. I’m so grateful for all of the sacrifices that they’ve made for our country and I hope that this weekend serves as a small token of our team’s appreciation. We are hoping that people take a moment to text ‘HERO’ to 56512 to donate to this wonderful organization and help them out. This will be on our TV panel of the car and we are hoping many more people will see this and support the cause.”
The AAA 400 will mark Bell’s first Cup Series race at Dover. He has three previous Nationwide Series starts to his credit, with a best finish of 22nd. Bell has made three Camping World Truck Series starts at the one-mile oval and has a best finish of 12th place.
“Dover’s an awesome track,” Bell said. “I’ve really enjoyed racing there in the past. It’s very fast and extremely demanding. It doesn’t take long to realize why they call it the ‘Monster Mile’. I’ve had a blast competing in the Truck Series and Nationwide Series. I’ve had some good runs there and I’m looking forward making my first Cup start at the track.”
About Green Smoke®
Green Smoke® Inc. is based in Miami, FL and was founded to provide smokers with an exciting new alternative to traditional cigarettes. As a leading electronic cigarette brand, Green Smoke® was amongst the first companies to deliver a simple two piece e-cigarette. Today, Green Smoke® continues to pride itself on consistently delivering the highest quality products and the most authentic e-cigarette smoking experience.For more information, visit: www.greensmoke.com.
About HERO Organization
The HERO organization was established to promote the morale, welfare, and quality of life of the United States Armed Forces community, including active duty and retired personnel, National Guardsmen, reservists, Firefighters, Police Officers, EMT’s and their families. These are the people we honor by calling them heroes.
A moment comes in the lives of all American early responders when they are asked to leave behind their families, friends, and the comforts of home. They are prepared to keep us safe and to make us proud. At The HERO organization, we commit ourselves to keep our heroes and their families safe by offering support in their time of greatest need.
About FAS Lane Racing
Frank Stoddard, 14-time winning NASCAR Sprint Cup Series crew chief formed FAS Lane Racing in 2011. Stoddard will own the #32 Ford Fusion and plans to compete in the full schedule of Sprint Cup races with various drivers.
