Robby Gordon Takes Over No. 22 Dodge In NASCAR Nationwide Series

Effective immediately, Fitz Motorsports will move forward with plans to utilize an array of NASCAR Sprint Cup Series veterans throughout the remainder of the 2008 season in its Supercuts-sponsored No. 22 Dodger.

The first driver tapped for the ride is owner and driver of the NASCAR Sprint Cup No.7 Dodge, Robby Gordon. Beginning with the upcoming races at Texas and Phoenix, Gordon will drive the No.22 Supercuts Dodge, with a variety of Dodge drivers scheduled to round out the season.

"I'm excited about this," Gordon said. "The Nationwide Series is a lot of fun and I'm honored to drive for Fitz Motorsports this season. I expect to run for the win every weekend that I’m behind the wheel of this No.22 Fitz Motorsports Dodge."

“We’ve achieved great results over the years in the Nationwide Series,” team owner Armando Fitz said. “In the past, our best results have come with experienced and veteran talent in our cars."

“Drivers like Mike Skinner, David Stremme, Robby Gordon and Mike Bliss have all given us great feedback and different perspectives regarding the operation of our team. We took that into strong consideration while making the decision to continue to put Cup-level talent in our cars for the rest of the year.”

Robby Gordon will not only be helping a fellow single-car team owner, but will also be benefiting from the Dodge Motorsports program as well. "Dodge has been great to me," Gordon said. "I like how all of the Dodge teams are working together. I think you will see all of our effort start paying dividends on the track.

Fitz shared Gordon’s enthusiasm: “We’re excited to have Robby on board with us, and we know Dodge’s support of our programs will pay dividends.”

“It’s been a great start to the season and we want to continue the momentum,” Fitz added. “The plan is to continue with our philosophy of veteran talent in our cars while sticking to our goal of the 2008 owner championship in the Nationwide Series.”

The Supercuts No. 22 currently sits eighth in NASCAR Nationwide Series owner point standings through six of 35 races.

Contact: Sarah Tatum, Fitz Motorsports, (704)799-3500(work), (941)504-6254(cell), pr.fitzmotorsports@yahoo.com