Texaco Havoline Backs 2003 Days of Thunder Champion

08 April 2004

2003 Champion Ben Collins will defend his title in the 2004 Days of Thunder championship with backing from Texaco Havoline, with Chicago Pneumatics providing additional support for the year.

Ben, who won 6 races last year on his way to the 2003 crown, will race with Texaco Havoline Racing run by new Days of Thunder squad Team Turn Four. The race car will carry the traditional number 42 and Texaco Havoline livery seen on Jamie McMurray's NASCAR Nextel Cup race car run by Chip Ganassi Racing in the United States.

Ben said, "It is great to be able to defend my title this year with backing from a prestigious motorsport brand like Texaco Havoline and Chicago Pneumatics. I am going to be running with a new team but I know Rockingham and these cars really well, so I'm confident we'll be fighting for race wins from the off. I still intend to race in IRL later this year but will now concentrate on defending my Days of Thunder title."

Mark Burnett, UK Marketing Manager for Chevron Texaco said, "ChevronTexaco are delighted to have secured the services of such an exciting driver as Ben and look forward to success on the racetrack this season".

The first meeting of the 2004 season takes place at Rockingham on Sunday 2nd May. A large crowd is expected as the off track entertainment will be headlined by No 1 band Blue, who are performing for 60 minutes live on the Smash Hits Rockingham stage.

See 2004 series calendar for ASA Days of Thunder Series

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