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January 16, 2009

NASHVILLE -- Baker Curb Racing announced Thursday that it has reached an agreement with legendary engine builder Ernie Elliott to provide the engines for the No. 27 Ford for the '09 Nationwide Series season.

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, a record that still stands to this day. In 1985 the Elliott's teamed up to win the inaugural Winston Million bonus along with 11 race victories and 11 poles and in 1987 they achieved their dream of a Cup championship.

Ernie Elliott powered cars have 38 victories in the Cup Series along with 51 poles and 147 top-five finishes. In addition, Elliott engines have piloted drivers to two wins and one pole in the Nationwide Series and three championships and 37 wins in the ARCA/REMAX 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 Ford for the 2009 season and we are highly optimistic the end results will see Jason Keller in Victory Lane."

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 sponsor Kimberly-Clark's 15th season in NASCAR, the longest standing, continuous primary sponsorship in the Nationwide Series. Driving the car will be Nationwide Series veteran Jason Keller who holds the all-time record with 458 starts in the Nationwide Series and is first on the series career winnings list with more than $12 million.