The US racing career of Australian motorsport ace Marcos Ambrose has taken another dramatic step with the Tasmanian being confirmed as a full-time Busch Series driver in 2007. Ambrose will step up into the Wood Brothers/JTG Racing #59 Kingsford Charcoal Ford Fusion for a full 35-race program, including three road course events at Mexico City, Montreal in Canada and Watkins Glen. Ambrose’s current list of sponsors for the 2007 season include Kingsford Charcoal, Hidden Valley Salad Dressing, KC Masterpiece BBQ Sauce, Bush’s Best Baked Beans and Glad Food Storage Bags. Wood Brothers/JTG Racing is currently in negotiations with Craig Gore’s Aussie Vineyards and Team Australia organization, which is the naming rights sponsor of Ambrose’s Craftsman Truck that he will campaign at Talladega this weekend and then the remaining five races of the season. An announcement on an on-going relationship is expected in the near future. Ambrose was obviously delighted when Wood Brothers/JTG Racing confirmed his Busch ride yesterday. Kingsford Charcoal will celebrate its 10th season as a Busch Series sponsor with Ambrose behind the wheel.(Wood Brothers/JTG Racing)(10-4-2006)
