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Tommy Baldwin Racing and Steve Park Team up to Tribute “Ole Blue” and Len Boehler

April 12, 2011

Fans Have Opportunity to Sponsor the No. 36

MOORESVILLE, N.C. (April 12, 2011) – Tommy Baldwin Racing (TBR) will team up with NASCAR veteran Steve Park for the second annual modified tribute car at Daytona International Speedway. Park will run the No. 36 “Ole Blue” Chevrolet to tribute owner, car-builder and mechanic Len Boehler in the Coke Zero 400 on Saturday, July 2nd.

Boehler started BRE Racing Inc in 1957. From the late 60’s to the early 70’s, Boehler ran a coupe modified that was beat up with dents, rusty and built with junkyard parts but had a fast big-block engine. Competitors called the car “Ole Blue,” and the name stuck. “Ole Blue” won six NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour Championships from 1967-69 and 1994-96 and collected over 400 feature wins in the team’s 54-year history.

“Lenny Boehler is a guy I always looked up to in the modifieds,” explained Park “What he was able to accomplish with his racecars and the amount of time he has been involved in the division clearly makes him one of the icons in modified racing. With his passing, his son has done a good job of carrying the torch for future generations and the Lenny Boehler No. 3 ‘Ole Blue’ modified.”

Beginning Monday, April 18th, fans will have the opportunity to be a part of history by sponsoring the No. 36 “Ole Blue” Chevrolet with contributions from $20 to $10,000. All proceeds exceeding $100,000, the cost to race the Coke Zero 400, will be donated by Tommy Baldwin Racing to the Victory Junction Gang Camp.

“It’s pretty cool,” explained Park. “It’s the only program of its kind, where through the Sprint Cup Series we give back to modified racing, the fans of NASCAR and the history of our sport. Being able to run a tribute car in NASCAR and honor the heroes of our sport, the Northeast modifieds, where Tommy and I all got our start in racing, is such an honor.”

For each contribution, fans will have the opportunity to add their name to the Len Boehler tribute car, as well as additional items including a 1:64 diecast No. 36 “Ole Blue” Chevrolet.

Amount Size of Name on Car 1:64 Diecast Car Meet & Greet with Tommy and Steve TBR Tour Pit

Passes **

Honorary Crew Member for a Day***

$20

½” x 3”

$50

½” x 3”

X

$100

¾” x 5”

X

$500

1” x 8”

X

$1,000

3” x 10”

X

$2,500

5” x 12”

X

$5,000

8” x 20”

X

X

X

X

X

$10,000

10” x 24”

X

X

X

X

X

**Contributions of $5,000 receive two (2) pit passes to the race. Contributions of $10,000 receive four (4) passes. Travel to race not included.

***Honorary Crew Member during practice for a contribution of $5,000. Honorary Crew Member during the race for a contribution of $10,000.

Tommy Baldwin Racing, LLC reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to run the fan appreciation/”Ole Blue” Tribute Car at any other NASCAR race, in place and instead of the Daytona Race on July 2, 2011. No sponsor funds will be returned under any circumstances.

To make a contribution, visit www.tommybaldwinracing.com/teams/ole-blue-tribute starting Monday, April 18, 2011 or send checks payable to Tommy Baldwin Racing to:

“Ole Blue” Tribute Car

c/o Tommy Baldwin Racing

296 Cayuga Drive

Mooresville, NC 28117

About Tommy Baldwin Racing:

NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Crew Chief Tommy Baldwin formed Tommy Baldwin Racing in 2009. Baldwin utilized a slumping economy to open a NASCAR Sprint Cup Series team for a fraction of the cost. The team competed in two full seasons with multiple drivers behind the wheel of the No. 36 Chevrolet and improved in the standings each year.

Based in Mooresville, N.C., TBR will compete in the full NASCAR Sprint Cup schedule in 2011 with NASCAR veteran Dave Blaney piloting the No. 36 Tommy Baldwin Racing Chevrolet. Looking to improve on-track performance and increase the number of races they complete, TBR is still seeking partners to support their racing efforts. TBR’s driver development program, Heinke-Baldwin Racing, will also compete in various NASCAR series in 2011.

For more information on Tommy Baldwin Racing, visit tommybaldwinracing.com or follow us on Facebook, facebook.com/TBR.HBR, and Twitter, twitter.com/TBR_Racing.

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Media Contact:

Heather Lumpp – heather@heinkebaldwinracing.com – o: 704.696.0036 – c: 847.302.5509

  1. Hi Steve,
    i want to help sponsor you. Steve Park inspired my husband who now races at Thompson Speedway and Steve signed my sons midified replica that my husband built. I would love to share some pictures, pls respond at robyn21racing@gmail.com or 508-292-1864
    thank you
    Robyn Cutler

  2. Does this mean that you’re fielding 2 cars at Daytona or Blaney is just taking a week off?

  3. You can bet my name will be on it. How about taking orders for a 1/24 scale car? I would still like a 1/24 scale Richie Evans car. How many would you need for a run at, say $125 each. 100?, 200? why not find out.

  4. I found out today that you support the Veterans with Manpower 2 Horsepower! Took a tour today of this SMP Motorsports. Sue knows what she’s doing. Just wanted you to know that supporting our wounded warriors through this program is a fine thing you do. Keep on punching it, I’ll be watching for you instead of just hearing about you. Thanks again,

    Thomas “Ski” Kopetzky
    USMC Retired
    Marine Corps League
    Commandant
    General A. Hal Turnage Detachment 1096.
    Davie/Rowan County NC

  5. Great to see Steve back in the car!

    Thanks to Tommy and Heather and all the folks at TBR for letting the fans get involved.

    Can’t wait to see the diecast car and thanks for letting us be involved!

    Scott Haas
    Kannapolis NC

  6. I am a huge fan of Steve. Fantastic to see him driving. Mailing my check today. Thank you for letting fans be involved again. Blossom Lovell

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  8. Thanks for making it in 1/64! You guys now have the record for the most expensive retail price of a promo in the 31 year history of 1/64 NASCAR, but it won’t stop me from getting one! :)

  9. Thanks Tommy for doing it all again this year, with Steve Park, in the Modified Tribute Car. I love the idea of the 1/64!! I wish that you would offer to sell last years Richie Evans in a 1/64 as well. Got to find a TBR hat before July.. I’m so excited!

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  11. When will you me shipping the diecast cars?

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