TRG NEWS ROOM

PRODUCER OF THE FAMOUS “FESTIVUS POLE” TO SPONSOR TRG MOTORSPORTS & BOBBY LABONTE IN LAS VEGAS
Mooresville, N.C. — TRG Motorsports today announced that The Wagner Companies will serve as an associate sponsor with Bobby Labonte on-board the No. 71 TaxSlayer.com Chevrolet in Las Vegas.

The Wagner Companies’, which primarily produces a wide variety of metal products, assisted in developing the safety cage for NASCAR’s COT and also manufactures the “Festivus Pole” made popular by the television sitcom “Seinfeld.”

“Because of The Wagner Companies’ metalworking history and expertise, we have had the opportunity to be involved in many automotive, motorcycle and racing projects,” CEO Bob Wagner said. “As a longtime race fan and vintage racer, I appreciate the skill and commitment required to drive a vehicle at speed in traffic and I couldn’t be more excited be on board with TRG and Bobby in Las Vegas. I’m looking forward to being at the track to cheer the team on this weekend!”

After a great finish at Las Vegas in 2009, TRG Team Owner Kevin Buckler has great expectations for the team’s on-track performance and ability to attract quality sponsors.

“We are thrilled to have The Wagner Companies joining TRG Motorsports for the Las Vegas race,” Buckler said. “This speaks volumes for our team’s potential on-track and as a solid business partner, and we will continue to prove that we really are the best value for sponsors in NASCAR right now.”

The Wagner Companies has been in the metal business since 1850 as a manufacturer of handrail fittings and metal products for architectural and industrial applications. The Wagner Companies is made up of R & B Wagner, Inc. and The J. G. Braun Company. The main product lines include: Architectural Catalog, Architectural Custom and Industrial Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) products. Wagner offers laser, water jet, bending, stamping and finishing capabilities as well as engineering assistance. Wagner has a large inventory of raw materials and over 7,800 stock items in steel, brass, bronze, aluminum, and stainless steel.

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About TRG Motorsports
TRG Motorsports is based in Mooresville, North Carolina, and is home to the No. 71 Chevrolet driven by NASCAR Champion Bobby Labonte. The team is in its second year of the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series after successfully competing in the Craftsman Truck Series and ARCA series. The Racer’s Group was founded in 1993 and has been competing at the top level of sports car racing. TRG’s Porsche sports car program is run out of the company’s headquarters in Petaluma, California. The team has the most wins of any team in the Grand-Am Rolex Series with 28, including the 2005 and 2006 Rolex Series GT championship trophy to go along with wins in the Rolex 24 Hours at Daytona (three) and the 24 Hours of Le Mans. For more information please contact Adriana Wells at (704) 662-7158 or adriana@trgmotorsports.com. Detailed team info can be viewed at www.trgmotorsports.com and www.theracersgroup.com. For sponsorship information, contact Jason Solomonson, Director of Business Development, at 704-662-7158....