Ruby Tuesday to sponsor Penske Dodge in Nationwide Series
From Staff ReportsOriginally published: January 20. 2010 3:01AM
Last modified: January 19. 2010 8:48PM
Ruby Tuesday is off to the races with Penske in 2010.
The Maryville-based casual dining chain and Penske Racing announced Tuesday that Ruby Tuesday will serve as primary sponsor for six races on the No. 22 Dodge driven by series standout Brad Keselowski.
The partnership with Penske Racing marks Ruby Tuesday's first entry into NASCAR competition.
The specific races where Ruby Tuesday will serve as primary sponsor of the car have yet to be determined, but the No. 22 Ruby Tuesday Dodge is expected to make its debut as primary sponsor at the Richmond International Raceway race on April 30. Ruby Tuesday will be an associate sponsor of the team for the remaining 2010 Nationwide Series races.
After finishing third in the Nationwide Series championship standings in each of the last two seasons, Keselowski is expected to be a top contender for the 2010 title in his first season with Penske Racing. A winner of six series races from 2008-09, Keselowski will compete for the full Nationwide Series season in the No. 22 Dodge for Penske Racing.
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