Brian Rose he will be driving the #57 Dodge of Carpenter Group Racing and carrying the sponsorship of StockTrader.com for Friday’s Florida Dodge Dealers 250 at Daytona International Speedway. “I’m excited to be coming back to Daytona with StockTrader.com,” said Rose, who finished third in last year’s race at the famed superspeedway while driving for Bobby Hamilton Racing. “I believe everything I learned from Bobby last year will help us post another good finish. Since this is a new team we know we have to qualify well, and I think we’ll be pretty quick right from the start. If hard work and dedication can get you to the front, we’ll be there.” On board as Crew Chief is former Petty Racing Truck Chief Patrick Wall. “Patrick brings a ton of knowledge to the team,” said Rose. “He knows Dodge trucks, he knows Daytona, and he knows racing. When the race is on the line, there’s no doubt in my mind that he will make the right call.” The race truck will also carry the message “Always Remember STS-107,” which is the official designation of the Space Shuttle Columbia. Although Columbia’s accident was a national tragedy, those in the Houston area feel a strong local bond with the program and its crew, and this message is StockTrader.com’s small way of expressing condolences.(PR)(2-11-2003)
