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Foyt Racing secures former NASCAR Busch Series Director
 Mooresville,
NC Oct. 20, 2005 -- Larry Foyt, co-owner of Foyt Racing, LLC., has hired Brian
DeHart as the team's general manager.
"Having Brian join us is quite a compliment to my new team," said Foyt. "He has
the knowledge, experience and expertise to drive our team in the right
direction. With so many other competitive opportunities presented to Brian, I am
more than grateful that he chose to sign with us. In order for the team to meet
our immediate goal of running an aggressive Busch Series schedule in 2006, while
keeping in focus with our ultimate goal of competing in the NASCAR Nextel Cup
Series, Brian will be a key ingredient to our success."
For over 13 years DeHart, 37, has played a key role in the NASCAR organization
in the areas of competition and safety. After 10 seasons of being a Senior
Inspector for the NASCAR Cup Series and midway thru his third year as the NASCAR
Busch Series Director, DeHart stepped down to take time to evaluate his future.
When the opportunity arose to work with young Foyt to build a brand new team,
DeHart accepted the position after serious consideration. He is embracing the
challenge with enthusiasm.
"I am excited about the opportunity and potential that we have here to build a
very competitive team that can win a championship one day," said DeHart. "I am
also very thankful for the opportunity that NASCAR and the France Family gave me
while I was employed by them.
"However, I am ready for the next challenge in my career and I thought long and
hard about my return to the sport," he continued. "It'll be a challenge because
we're behind the eight ball right now but I believe I made the right decision.
We have to lock down a primary sponsor, determine which manufacturer and engine
program will fit our team, hire a crew chief and crew members and start building
race cars. All of this has to fall in line with Foyt's vision, the team's goals,
the sponsors' desires and, of course, the fans' support."
With several associate sponsors on board, Foyt Racing is currently pursuing a
primary sponsor.
DeHart, a native of Christiansburg, Va., is single and resides in Concord, N.C.
Foyt Racing is headquartered in Mooresville, N.C.
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