Roush Racing announced today that Roundup FastAct* weed and grass control, will team up with the #99 Roush Racing Ford of Jeff Burton for the next four races. Roundup will appear as the primary sponsor on the car this weekend at Talladega and the next three races at California, Richmond and the NASCAR NEXTEL All-Star Challenge at Lowe’s Motor Speedway. Parent company, Scotts will also appear as an associate sponsor for all four races. “This is a great opportunity for our race team and I’m excited about our new partnership with Roundup and Scotts,” said Burton. “I’ve used Scotts products, including Roundup, in my yard for as long as I can remember and I’m looking forward to growing our relationship with both Roundup and Scotts over the next four races.” Vito Boscaino, Vice President, Strategy and Business Development, Scotts echoed Burton’s excitement. “This partnership between Roush Racing and Roundup makes perfect sense.” Boscaino continued, “Both are leaders in their industry and have successful track records. We’ve been exploring opportunities in NASCAR for sometime now and are looking forward to this trial run with one of NASCAR’s most popular drivers.” The Scotts brand is the exclusive worldwide marketing agent for the consumer lawn and garden Roundup brand, owned by Monsanto. For more than 130 years, The Scotts Company has been the world’s leader in do-it-yourself lawn and garden consumer products. The family of brands, including Scotts, Roundup, Miracle-Gro and Ortho, give beginning and expert gardeners all they need to create thick, green lawns, beautiful outdoor and indoor gardens, and delicious vegetables and fruits, as well as to keep their homes safe and sound from pests. For more information on Roundup or any of the Scotts products visit www.roundup.com, or www.scotts.com or call 800-246-7219 or 800-843-8873. AND The Duke Children’s Hospital paint scheme has been postponed however; the #99 Roundup Ford will carry the Duke Children’s Hospital logo on the deck lid for this weekend’s race at Talladega. For more information on Duke Children’s Hospital log onto www.dukechildrens.org.(Roush Racing PR)(4-23-2004)
