CHARLOTTE, NC — “Drive for Diversity” is now formally accepting resumes for experienced minority and female drivers and pit crew candidates interested in becoming part of the group’s development program for 2005.

Access Marketing & Communications, in cooperation with NASCAR, has created and is managing the “Drive for Diversity” driver development program. “Drive for Diversity” is a long-term initiative created to help develop and support well-trained minority and female drivers and crew members involved with NASCAR. In 2004, five “Drive for Diversity” drivers competed in the NASCAR Dodge Weekly Series, while six crew members participated in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series and NASCAR Busch Series.

Selected applicants will be invited to participate in testing and evaluation this fall. Drivers will showcase their skills in hopes of receiving an opportunity to compete for an established team in the NASCAR Dodge Weekly Series next season. Meanwhile, qualified potential crew members selected at the combine will receive “over- the-wall” pit crew training and instruction from 5 OFF 5 ON Race Team Performance, with placement opportunities to various NASCAR Series teams.

Interested drivers should send resumes, videotapes, on-track photos, race results, references and other supporting materials to:

“Drive for Diversity”
Access Marketing & Communications
401 N. Tryon St., 10th Floor
Charlotte, N.C. 28202

Interested crew members may also send their information to the address above. Resumes and supporting materials can also be e-mailed to [email protected].

All resumes and supporting materials need to be postmarked no later than Tuesday, Aug. 31, 2004.

For more information on the program, visit: www.drivefordiversity.com.

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