The Chevrolet Silverado All-Stars, pairing NASCAR NEXTEL Cup drivers with superstar musical celebrities in the Truck Series. Michael Waltrip will be the first of seven different drivers to pilot the #47 Chevy All-Stars Silverado in individual races during the 2004 NCTS season. His musical partner, Sheryl Crow, will be featured in the special paint scheme for the first All-Stars race – the Charlotte Tailgate 200 at Lowe’s Motor Speedway on May 21. Following the program debut at Lowe’s Motor Speedway with Michael Waltrip, the following Chevy drivers with their specific musical partners will pilot the #47 Chevy All-Stars Silverado: Robby Gordon, Bristol (August 25); Tony Stewart, Richmond (September 9); Ricky Craven, New Hampshire (September 18); Bobby Labonte, Martinsville (October 23); Driver To Be Announced, Phoenix (November 5); and Ward Burton, Darlington (November 12). Serving as primary sponsor of the #47 Chevy All-Stars Silverado is Acxiom, a worldwide data services company. This Silverado entry will be campaigned by Morgan-Dollar Motorsports, with whom Acxiom has been partnered since 1998 in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series.(GM PR)(3-13-2004)
UPDATE – Stewart to run a truck at Richmond in Sept: Tony Stewart will defend his back-to-back NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series wins at Richmond International Raceway September 9, 2004. Stewart will pilot the #47 Chevy All-Stars Silverado, featuring a special paint design depicting country music recording sensation Sara Evans. Tony Stewart has won the past two NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series races at Richmond International Raceway. Last year Stewart came from a starting position of 27th place to capture the checkers in the Virginia is for Lovers 200. Sara Evans’ album Born to Fly is approaching double platinum sales marks after its release in 2000. Evans garnered Video of the Year at the 2001 Country Music Association Awards, and has since released another hit album-Restless. The Chevrolet Silverado All-Stars will pair NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series drivers with superstar musical celebrities in select NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series races. Partnered with pop star Sheryl Crow, Michael Waltrip will be the first of seven different drivers to race the Silverado at different races this season. Robby Gordon, Ricky Craven, Bobby Labonte and Ward Burton will also steer the Silverado as part of the Chevy All-Star program. Tickets to the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series 200 on Thursday, September 9 are $30 a piece (general admission seating only) and include admission to the IROC Series race. Children 12 and under are admitted free when accompanied by a paid adult admission. For more information on September’s race weekend in Richmond, visit www.rir.com or call 1-866-455-RACE (7223).(RIR PR)(3-18-2004)
