February 21, 2011

Results from Daytona International Speedway/Daytona 500

1. Trevor Bayne, No. 21

6. Juan Pablo Montoya, No. 42 Target Chevrolet

18. Jamie McMurray, No. 1 Bass Pro Shops/Tracker Boats Chevrolet

Daytona Beach, FL. (February 20, 2011) - When the green flag dropped Sunday afternoon on the 53^rd running of the Daytona 500 Jamie McMurray was trying to become only the fourth driver in the history of the event to post back-to-back victories in the "Great American Race", and the first since Sterling Marlin won in 1994 and 1995. Joining only Cale Yarborough (83-84) and seven time Daytona 500 Champion Richard Petty (73-74) as the other two drivers that have accomplished the feat.

The Bass Pro Shops team started from the 14^th position and quickly went to work with teammate Juan Pablo Montoya paring up as drafting partners and making their way through the field, leading three times for a total of 11 laps. The teammates worked together all day according to plan, even giving up track position on a few occasions to drop back through the field to help each other out. McMurray and team will leave Daytona in 17^th position in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Points standings.

"We had a good car all day that was capable of running up front. Other than taking tires on a few occasions, our chassis adjustments to the car were limited. In the closing laps we just had some mechanical difficulties that dropped us of the pace, but I am proud of how our team worked hard, and with the luck of a few cautions at the end we were able to stay on the lead lap and bring home a top-20 finish."

The NASCAR Sprint Cup Series will move on to Phoenix International Raceway for the Subway Fresh Fit 500 this Sunday February 27^th at 3pm (ET); the event will be televised on FOX, and MRN Radio affiliates.