HIGH POINT, N.C. (Jan 5, 2006) – Bill Davis Racing (BDR) announced today that Dr. Andrew L. Randolph has joined the organization to serve as the Engine Technical Director for BDR. Formerly a part of Hendrick Motorsports, Randolph will lead a development team that defines the engine architecture for the Toyota engines used in the NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series.

“Hendrick Motorsports is a great organization with talented people that will continue to compete for the series championship yearly. However, joining Bill Davis Racing offers a unique and exciting opportunity to partner with a new manufacture (Toyota) and grow a championship-contending team,” stated Randolph.

Dr. Randolph received his Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering from Northwestern University in 1985. During a 22-year career at General Motors and in NASCAR, Dr. Randolph’s work has ranged from fundamental engine research to mass-production engine development and from Wankel rotaries to Pro Stock drag engines. In the process he has become one of the world’s foremost authorities on combustion analysis. He has contributed to five NASCAR Cup championships with three different teams. Dr. Randolph most recently served as Director of Engine Development for Hendrick Motorsports.

Dr. Randolph has also authored over 20 technical publications and received five oral presentation awards from the Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE). In 1995, he was a Distinguished Industrial Lecturer for SAE, and currently serves on the editorial board for the Advanced Power plant Subcommittee. In addition to his motorsports responsibilities, he also serves on the Board of Directors for Kristler Instruments.

“I just feel like I was in the right place at the right time,” said Randolph. “With all the engine resources and expertise that BDR and TRD have together, I think we have a tremendous amount of potential for the future. I welcome the challenge and am anxious to get started.”

Derrick Finley to Lead Bill Davis Racing’s No. 36 NEXTEL Cup Team
Team Also Announces Several Key Additions to its Organization

HIGH POINT, N.C. (Jan. 4, 2007) – Bill Davis Racing (BDR) announced today that Derrick Finley will serve as crew chief for the No. 36 OTC 360 team and driver Jeremy Mayfield. In addition, the team has added several key employees to its organization.

“Derrick has been an important part of the Bill Davis Racing organization for several years,” stated team owner Bill Davis. “We look forward to once again giving him the opportunity to utilize his abilities both as an engineer and as a leader. He and Jeremy have had the chance to get to know one another over the past couple of months and we think the two of them will make a powerful and successful combination.”

Finley, 35, began his tenure at Bill Davis Racing near the end of the 2003 season and was chosen to become the crew chief of the No. 22 Caterpillar team for the final two races of the 2004 campaign. Finley spent 2005 calling the shots for that team before moving to the No. 55 team for the 2006 season. Midway through 2006, Finley returned to his engineering roots and became a key part of both the No. 55 and No. 22 teams’ efforts. Finley will pair up with veteran driver Jeremy Mayfield in 2007.

“This is a great opportunity to work a driver who is as experienced as Jeremy,” stated Finley. “He’s worked with some of the best teams out there and I’ve been impressed with his talent, attitude and ability. We’ve spent a lot of time together with the rest of the team testing and getting the chance to know each other and I think we have a ton of potential. Kevin Hamlin [crew chief of the No. 22 team] and I worked closely last year and there’s no doubt we’ll continue that relationship, which will make both of the Bill Davis Racing Cup teams stronger in the process. I’m looking forward to the challenges ahead of us.”

Finley, a native of Albuquerque, New Mexico and a 1996 graduate of the University of New Mexico, began working in NASCAR right out of college when he was hired by Dale Earnhardt, Inc. He remained at DEI until moving to Travis Carter Racing in 1999 and it was there that he was given his first opportunity to move into the crew chief position in NASCAR’s premiere series in 2003. Finley called the shots for driver Todd Bodine at BelCar Racing for 17 races before moving to the Bill Davis organization.

In addition, Bill Davis Racing has added several key employees to its roster. Gene DeHart has been called upon to oversee the team’s speedway program. DeHart most recently was involved with DeHart, Inc., using his expertise hanging bodies and building Chassis for various NEXTEL Cup, Busch and Truck Series teams. Prior to that he was with Kevin Harvick, Incorporated.

Gary Grossenbacher has also joined BDR and will function as the Cup program aerodynamicist. Grossenbacher spent the past three years working as the Technical Director for Synergy Racing in the Grand American Sports Car Series. Before that, Grossenbacher worked for G2 Inc., on its General Motors Motorsports Technology Group contract, which included engineering design, manufacturing, application and support of NASCAR suppliers and race teams.

Veteran crew chief Gene Nead has also been hired by Bill Davis Racing. Nead comes to BDR from Kevin Harvick, Inc. where he guided the No. 77 Busch Series team. At BDR Nead will oversee research and development as well as lead the ARCA RE/MAX and Busch Series programs for BDR driver Bobby Santos.

The engine department has added the knowledge and skills of Dr. Andrew Randolph. Dr. Randolph received his Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering from Northwestern University in 1985. During a 22-year career at General Motors and in NASCAR, Dr. Randolph’s work has ranged from fundamental engine research to mass-production engine development and from Wankel rotaries to Pro Stock drag engines. In the process he has become one of the world’s foremost authorities on combustion analysis. He has contributed to five NASCAR Cup championships with three different teams. Dr. Randolph most recently served as Director of Engine Development for Hendrick Motorsports.