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01-28-04, 06:26 AM
Bobby Hamilton Jr. visits Quantico
Submitted by: Marine Corps Recruiting Command
Story Identification Number: 2004127142642
Story by Sgt. Jimmie Perkins
MARINE CORPS RECRUITING COMMAND QUANTICO, Va.(January 23, 2004) -- Bobby Hamilton Jr., driver of the No. 25 Team Marines car in the NASCAR Busch Grand National Series, posted the best finish ever for a Marine Corps sponsored team, last year. He placed 4th overall, just 49 points behind champion Brian Vickers.
To kickoff the 2004 Busch Series racing season, Major General Christopher Cortez, Commanding General, Marine Corps Recruiting Command, Hamilton Jr., and members of Team Marines Racing sponsored a special event here on January 23. During the event, a highlight reel from the 2003 race season was played, there was a question and answer session, and Hamilton Jr. signed autographs and posed for pictures for the more than 100 race fans who attended.
“Being associated with the Marine Corps is different than any other sponsorship because of the larger extended family that the Marine Corps is,” said Hamilton Jr. “When we go anywhere in the world there is a Marine thanking us for what we do out there on the track, and I have to stop and say, ‘Thank us - no, thank you.”
Hamilton Jr. also took the opportunity to let his fans know they would be seeing the Team Marines car out in front often this season.
“With the way we finished last year and the team we have put together I think we have what it takes to win the Busch Series,” said Hamilton Jr.
Hamilton Jr., is not just all talk, his strong second half performance last season has made him one of the favorites to win the 2004 Busch Series Championship. Hamilton Jr. won four races last year, tied for the most wins by any driver in the Busch Series and the most wins ever by any driver of a Marine Corps sponsored car. He also posted 22 top-ten finishes during the 2003 season.
Hamilton Jr. takes his responsibility of representing the Marine Corps very seriously and even looks upon the Marine Corps for inspiration.
“We built our team towards the teamwork that we see throughout the Marine Corps. That is the secret to our success,” said Hamilton Jr.
The Marine Corps is now in the fifth year of its partnership with NASCAR and its third year with Team Rensi Motor Sports. Team Rensi owns the No. 25 Team Marines Ford. According to Cortez, the Marine Corps continues to reap the benefits of this special relationship.
“We were the first branch of the armed forces to get involved with NASCAR and our efforts have been successful,” said Cortez. “The 2003 season was an awesome season for us. Every time the No. 25 car gets seen on TV, which was a lot last year, dollar for dollar, the Corps is getting a good investment of our advertising dollars.”
The owners of Team Rensi Motorsports also emphasized the importance and special interest of being in a relationship with the Corps.
“It is truly an honor for us to represent the Marine Corps and all that it stands for,” said team co-owner Gary Weisbaum. “The United States Marine Corps represents standards, values and ethics that are somewhat waning in our society today. You (the Marines) enforce and sustain these values.”
The event was a great opportunity for Marines and their families to meet their favorite driver and for the team to share their appreciation for the support they receive.
Bobby Hamilton Jr. and Team Marines Racing are eager to begin their quest for the 2004 Busch Series Championship, and can be seen in the first race of the season, the Hershey’s Kisses 300 at Daytona International Speedway on February 14, 2004. For more information on Team Marines, visit their web site www.teammarinesracing.com or look for updates on the Marine Corps Recruiting Command web site www.mcrc.usmc.mil.
http://www.usmc.mil/marinelink/image1.nsf/Lookup/2004127144050/$file/Team%20Marines-2low.jpg
Bobby Hamilton Jr., left, signs autographs during a special Team Marines presentation held aboard Marine Corps Base, Quantico, Va., January 23. The event was held to kick off the 2004 Busch Series race season. Photo by: Photo by SSgt. Marc Ayalin
http://www.usmc.mil/marinelink/mcn2000.nsf/main5/010A54FF7C7F47F085256E28006AD09D?opendocument
Sempers,
Roger
:marine:
Submitted by: Marine Corps Recruiting Command
Story Identification Number: 2004127142642
Story by Sgt. Jimmie Perkins
MARINE CORPS RECRUITING COMMAND QUANTICO, Va.(January 23, 2004) -- Bobby Hamilton Jr., driver of the No. 25 Team Marines car in the NASCAR Busch Grand National Series, posted the best finish ever for a Marine Corps sponsored team, last year. He placed 4th overall, just 49 points behind champion Brian Vickers.
To kickoff the 2004 Busch Series racing season, Major General Christopher Cortez, Commanding General, Marine Corps Recruiting Command, Hamilton Jr., and members of Team Marines Racing sponsored a special event here on January 23. During the event, a highlight reel from the 2003 race season was played, there was a question and answer session, and Hamilton Jr. signed autographs and posed for pictures for the more than 100 race fans who attended.
“Being associated with the Marine Corps is different than any other sponsorship because of the larger extended family that the Marine Corps is,” said Hamilton Jr. “When we go anywhere in the world there is a Marine thanking us for what we do out there on the track, and I have to stop and say, ‘Thank us - no, thank you.”
Hamilton Jr. also took the opportunity to let his fans know they would be seeing the Team Marines car out in front often this season.
“With the way we finished last year and the team we have put together I think we have what it takes to win the Busch Series,” said Hamilton Jr.
Hamilton Jr., is not just all talk, his strong second half performance last season has made him one of the favorites to win the 2004 Busch Series Championship. Hamilton Jr. won four races last year, tied for the most wins by any driver in the Busch Series and the most wins ever by any driver of a Marine Corps sponsored car. He also posted 22 top-ten finishes during the 2003 season.
Hamilton Jr. takes his responsibility of representing the Marine Corps very seriously and even looks upon the Marine Corps for inspiration.
“We built our team towards the teamwork that we see throughout the Marine Corps. That is the secret to our success,” said Hamilton Jr.
The Marine Corps is now in the fifth year of its partnership with NASCAR and its third year with Team Rensi Motor Sports. Team Rensi owns the No. 25 Team Marines Ford. According to Cortez, the Marine Corps continues to reap the benefits of this special relationship.
“We were the first branch of the armed forces to get involved with NASCAR and our efforts have been successful,” said Cortez. “The 2003 season was an awesome season for us. Every time the No. 25 car gets seen on TV, which was a lot last year, dollar for dollar, the Corps is getting a good investment of our advertising dollars.”
The owners of Team Rensi Motorsports also emphasized the importance and special interest of being in a relationship with the Corps.
“It is truly an honor for us to represent the Marine Corps and all that it stands for,” said team co-owner Gary Weisbaum. “The United States Marine Corps represents standards, values and ethics that are somewhat waning in our society today. You (the Marines) enforce and sustain these values.”
The event was a great opportunity for Marines and their families to meet their favorite driver and for the team to share their appreciation for the support they receive.
Bobby Hamilton Jr. and Team Marines Racing are eager to begin their quest for the 2004 Busch Series Championship, and can be seen in the first race of the season, the Hershey’s Kisses 300 at Daytona International Speedway on February 14, 2004. For more information on Team Marines, visit their web site www.teammarinesracing.com or look for updates on the Marine Corps Recruiting Command web site www.mcrc.usmc.mil.
http://www.usmc.mil/marinelink/image1.nsf/Lookup/2004127144050/$file/Team%20Marines-2low.jpg
Bobby Hamilton Jr., left, signs autographs during a special Team Marines presentation held aboard Marine Corps Base, Quantico, Va., January 23. The event was held to kick off the 2004 Busch Series race season. Photo by: Photo by SSgt. Marc Ayalin
http://www.usmc.mil/marinelink/mcn2000.nsf/main5/010A54FF7C7F47F085256E28006AD09D?opendocument
Sempers,
Roger
:marine: