ERNIE ELLIOTT MOTORS TO POWER KLEENEX RACING FORD FUSION

Image via WikipediaBaker Curb racing announced today that they have reached an agreement with legendary engine builder Ernie Elliott to provide the engines for the No. 27 Kleenex Racing Ford Fusion in the NASCAR Nationwide Series in 2009.

With his extensive background and reputation for building race-winning engines, Elliott is widely recognized as one of the best engine builders in NASCAR. Powered by Ernie and driven by his brother Bill, the Elliott’s still hold the one-lap speed record of 212.809 mph at Talladega Superspeedway on May 1, 1987. In ‘85 the Elliott’s teamed to win the inaugural Winston Million bonus along with 11 race victories and 11 poles and in ‘87 they achieved their dream of a Cup Championship.

Elliott powered cars have 38 victories on NASCAR’s elite Cup Series along with 51 poles and 147 top five finishes. Additionally, Elliott engines have piloted drivers to two wins and one pole in the Nationwide Series and three championships and 37 wins in the ARCA/Re-Max Series.

“Ernie Elliott’s resume speaks for itself and working with him will only add to the future success of this race program,” said Crew Chief Todd Gordon. “The new engine program is one of several changes we have made on the No. 27 Kleenex Racing Ford Fusion for the 2009 season and we are highly optimistic the end results will see Jason Keller in victory lane,” Gordon continued.

The new engine program is one of many exciting things in store for the 2009 season at Baker Curb Racing.The team will be celebrating Kimberly-Clark’s 15th season in NASCAR, the longest standing, continuous primary sponsorship in the Nationwide Series. Piloting the car will be Nationwide Series veteran Keller who holds the all-time record with more than 450 starts in the Nationwide Series and is first on the series career winnings list with more than $12 million.