Hamilton, Jr. Excited About Daytona Beach and 2008 Season

New sponsor, new number, same determination for veteran NASCAR Nationwide Series driver Bobby Hamilton, Jr. The Greenbrier, TN resident enters the 2008 season with longtime Team Rensi Motorsports marketing partner, Smithfield Foods on the side of his Ford Fusion. Also new for Hamilton this season, a return to the No. 25. After piloting the No. 35 for Team Rensi Motorsports last season, Hamilton jumped at the opportunity to place the familiar No. 25 back on his car. Hamilton won five races for Team Rensi Motorsports in the No. 25 from 2002-2003.

“I am so excited about this season,” said Hamilton. “I really believe we have everything in place to compete with the top teams in the series. Smithfield Foods has stepped up to become our primary sponsor and I can’t wait to climb into the No. 25 Smithfield Foods Ford Fusion on Saturday afternoon.”

Hamilton has spent the off season focusing on this new opportunity and says he feels more excited about 2008 than any prior season.

“After working hard on building our team last year and finishing sixth in points, it’s exciting for 2008 to arrive,” Hamilton said. “I am thrilled about the opportunities Smithfield brings to our team. All winter, I have thought about climbing behind the wheel and now it’s time to take the green flag.”

After finishing sixth in the point’s championship last season, Hamilton and Crew Chief Chris Wright are poised for a strong season. The entire Team Rensi Motorsports organization has worked hard during the off-season. Hamilton was among the fastest cars at the Las Vegas Speedway Nationwide Series test. Those results have given the team the final boost they needed to enter the 2008 season on a high note.

Saturday’s Camping World 300 will signal the official start the 2008 NASCAR Nationwide Series season. With the new sponsor, the new number and the refocused race car driver, look for Team Rensi Motorsports to be among the top teams this season.