April 1, 2008:

NEW LOOK FOR NEW SEASON!

New for 2008 Nascimento Motorsports will not only be sporting a few new drivers but a new color as well.  Over the off season, the team sent both Chevrolet Monte Carlos to Miracle Auto Body of Stockton, where they were sprayed with Sherwin Williams Safety yellow paint.  Then Economy Signs of Manteca laid the beautiful black and white decals to add the finishing touches.

This weekend the team will be headed to Altamont Motorsports Park for the fist leg of the Big Dog series promoted by fellow driver Tony Noceti.  There are 34 cars so far on the entry form for the Late Model race with more adding every day.  It should be a great show and the place to be if you’re a motorsports fan and you live in the central valley or bay area.  The bright yellow 21 & 12 cars will start the weekend off with a practice on Friday from 11-6pm, with racing on Saturday and Sunday.

“I didn’t realize how well the color looked until we attended Altamont on April 22^nd for our first practice of the season” Eric Nascimento said, “The car really stood out among the other yellow cars on the track, which is what we were looking for.  We were also a top the speed charts which is our main focus.”

Over the offseason Dallas Glenn has teamed up with Nascimento Motorsports to drive the #21 car along side 2007 Nascimento Motorsports driver Greg Potts.  With 2 seasoned veterans behind the wheel and a ton of experience, the team plans to march to the front quickly.  Team owner Eric Nascimento and Team manager/Crew chief Mike Nascimento have made a lot of changes over the winter to provide both drivers with all the tools necessary to win races in 2008. 

“The crew has worked very hard to step our program up to that next level where we can compete week in and week out for wins” said Mike, “Anything less will lead to a disappointed effort.”

 Greg had a very solid year in 2007, with a threat to win anytime he suited up and pulled the straps tight he is anxious for 2008.  This year should be no different, except now he will be in his second year in the same car that was brand new last year.  From day one the car was fast but the team endured some sway bar problems though out the year, and with the problem solved over the off season there should be nothing holding him back in 2008. 

“After coming off several top 5 finishes in 2007, I’m really looking forward to getting the newly painted #12 into victory lane this year.  The entire Nascimento crew are a great bunch of guys and I would love for nothing more than a win on opening day” Greg said.  “With the addition of veteran driver Dallas Glenn joining our team for 2008 we should be able to share some really good info and provide some good finishes.  It looks like the Noceti Grupe and Altamont Motorsports Park has been doing some great promoting and I’m looking forward to the large car count and great fan support.”

Nascimento Motorsports is brought to you by: Aqua Pool & Spa, Pebble Tec, Pentair Pool Products, Vintage Outdoor Living, Pool Supplies & More, A & A Manufacturing, B & D Towing, Miracle Auto Body of Stockton, Paul Cardoso Transport, Greg Potts Racing, Thomas Motorsports inc, Gunsch Electric, Friendly Chevrolet, Metro Mobile Radio, Naake Suspension, and Economy Signs. Race fans can follow the team all season long at the currently under construction www.nascimentomotorsports.com

A Tribute to American Graffiti Big Dog #1 is brought to you by: Cal Water Drilling Co.,

Turlock, Teichert Construction of Stockton, Washington Mutual, Cindy Foster RE/MAX

of Manteca, Monogram Magic of Manteca, J.S. West Inc. of Modesto, Tires Les

Schwab, Norcal Specialty Autoworks, David Racing Products, El Rancho Inn Steak &

Lobster House of Stockton, Mountain Mike's Pizza of Manteca & Lathrop, Baskin

Robbins of Lathrop, Volvo Rentals of Salida & Merced, Costco Wholesale of Tracy,

Garton Tractor, RaceyDiva.com of Martinez, Lisa & Tina's Concessions, Stockton

Carlos Villapudua-4-San Joaquin County District 1 Supervisor Committee, Mid-Valley

Ag, ALYSSAARMSTRONG@my2.tupperware.com, Competition Safety Gear, MantecaTrailer of Manteca, The Eagles Nest Harley Davidson of Lathrop

Noceti Grupe Inc. is online at www.nocetigrupeinc.com

About Westcar:
The Westcar Series was started in late 2004 in Northern California by Phil Perry of Perry Race Cars and Jeff Macey of JME, who looked to create a solid touring series for weekly-type Western Late Models. This series became the Eldorado Westcar Late Model Series, which concluded its third season in 2007.

ABOUT ALTAMONT MOTORSPORTS PARK:

Located in Alameda County, between Tracy and Livermore, Calif., Altamont Motorsports Park ( www.AltamontRacing.com.) is sanctioned by NASCAR and features a 1/2-mile, high-banked paved oval that is the only 1/2-mile paved oval between Redding and Los Angeles. The facility also features a 1/4-mile paved oval, a 1.1-mile road course, Figure 8 track, and Kart course. An operating short-track in Northern California since 1963, Altamont Motorsports Park features the NASCAR Whelen All-American Weekly Racing Series, USAC-CASA-BCRA sprint car competitions, and a variety of automobile and motorcycle motorsports events. In 2006, Altamont Motorsports Park was awarded the Race Organizer of the Year Award by the United States Automobile Club (USAC) racing organization, and the Best Facility Improvement Award, as a Premier Short Track, by NASCAR.