PATTON TO MAKE NCTS DEBUT WITH FIDDLE BACK IN VEGAS

Source: Patton Racing
Date: 09/22/2004

“This has been a long time coming,” Patton said. “I’ve been racing since I was 9 years old in sprint cars, late models and go-karts against some of the biggest names in the sport, like Kevin Harvick, Ken Schrader, and Kasey Kahne. To finally get an opportunity to race in the best racing series in the country, though…Man, I haven’t been able to wipe the grin off my face since I first set foot in the Fiddle Back Racing office. This is huge for me and I want to thank the guys at Fiddle Back for giving me this chance.”

Like many young racers, Patton was desperate to find an opportunity to race competitively in NASCAR. One night, he and his dad stayed up all night going through all the racing websites he could find, sending e-mails to those teams, hoping for a response. About a week later, he got one.

“Of all the e-mails I sent out, I only received one response and from Diamond III LLC (www.diamond3.net) in St. Louis,” said Patton. “After that,” he continued, “Lloyd Wideman, the president of Diamond III LLC, gave me a call and we immediately began working on finding a team. My dad and I really felt they could help me and we haven’t been disappointed.”

“JR Patton is a first class young man,” says Wideman. “He has a lot to offer to this sport and to its sponsors. Talent, charisma and ambition are just a few to mention,” continued Wideman. “His heritage (Hispanic/Caucasian, Native American Indian) has opened the door to previously unapproachable sponsors.”

“Fiddle Back Racing is very excited about JR driving the #66 truck this weekend in Las Vegas,” stated Brian Jones, PR and marketing manager at Fiddle Back. “JR has been working in the shop for the past couple of weeks and has shown he is very knowledgeable of the racing business. I believe JR is a great choice to try to put a full time ride together for in 2005, I believe JR and David (Ragan, driver of the #67) would make good teammates,” stated team owner Tom Eldredge.

“I’ve been given a lot of opportunities in racing. So many people have helped me to get where I am now,” says Patton. “I’m so appreciative of this opportunity. Hopefully in Vegas, I’ll show everyone and (Fiddle Back Racing owner) Tom Elderidge that their faith in me is justified.”

#66 will run an honorary decal to show support to our brothers and sisters of the Winnemem Wintu Tribe of California (www.winnememwintu.us) Special thanks to Peter-John The Las Vegas 350 will be broadcast live on SPEED Channel at 10 p.m. EST and on the radio on MRN at 8:30 p.m. EST.

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