Jason Keller will run a slightly different paint scheme for his sponsor at the Milwaukee Mile, adding a splash of red to his #57 ppc Racing Ford in honor of Albertsons Midwest region and its Jewel-Osco stores. The special paint scheme will make two appearances in 2002, with one each at The Milwaukee Mile on June 30 and Chicagoland Speedway on July 13. “I’m excited about sporting a little more red on my Albertsons Ford for Milwaukee and Chicago,” said Keller. “Red just happens to be my favorite color. I am also very proud to be carrying the Jewel-Osco logos. Jewel-Osco is a big name in the Midwest with very loyal shoppers.” Although the changes to the car are subtle, it is a big step for Albertsons. In a time when paint schemes seem to change on a weekly basis, Albertsons has elected to keep its car consistent. This is the second year that Keller has driven the #57 with Albertsons as his primary sponsor, but this is the first time the car will showcase a new paint scheme. The Albertsons logo will still be prominently displayed on the hood of the #57, but Jewel-Osco logos will occupy the rear quarter panels and the television panel. Keller, along with the Albertsons/Jewel-Osco show car, will make appearances at three stores leading up to the NASCAR Busch Series race in Milwaukee.. Keller will sign autographs for Jewel- Osco shoppers at the Franklin store, 6525 S. 27th St., on June 27 from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m.; the New Berlin store, 13995 W. National Ave., on June 28th from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.; and the West Allis store, 11111 W. Greenfield Ave., on June 28th from 4 to 6 p.m.(IMG Motorsports PR)(6-24-2002)
