POSTED July 16th, 2012| EMPIRE RACING LLC
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Empire Racing supporting fallen military Soldier at Pocono...
(Saratoga Springs, NY –July 15, 2012) Empire Racing and driver Sean Corr will be making their debut in the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series starting with the Pennsylvania Mountains 125 at Pocono Raceway. This is the first in a few selected races in 2012 for the team.
“This is the next step for Empire Racing. We enjoyed the ARCA Series to gain some valuable experience for the entire team” stated Corr. “Leonard Bus Sales, a long time marketing partner, is coming back with us at Pocono with a very special military tribute to SSG Justin Whiting.
Staff Sgt. Justin R. Whiting, 27, was killed in action on his third tour when his vehicle was struck by an IED while conducting combat operations. He was a Special Forces medical sergeant assigned to Company B, 3rd Battalion, 5th Special Forces Group Airborne.
His awards and decorations include; two Bronze Star Medals, the Meritorious Service Medal, two Army Commendation Medals, two Army Achievement Medals, two Army Good Conduct Medals, the National Defense Service Medal, Iraq Campaign Medal, Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, two Noncommissioned Officer Professional Development Ribbons, Army Service Ribbon, Combat Medical Badge, Parachutist Badge, and Special Forces Tab.
“In conjunction with Pocono Raceway, we will be hosting a large group of family and friends from the Hancock NY area.” stated John Birmingham Operations Director for AHR. “Justin was a true hero of our military and our country” said Birmingham.
“We are looking forward to having a very competive truck with Roush-Yates Engine under the Hood” said John Bellesfield Team Manager “Crew Chief Ben Leslie will be making the move to the NASCAR side of our racing program with Sean”
The team will be testing at Nashville Superspeedway next week to prepare for the upcoming races.
For more on Sean Corr, Empire Racing and marketing partnership opportunities for the 2012 racing season, please visit www.seancorrondemand.com

American Heroes Racing: Please check this great orgazation at www.americanheroesracing.com
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Leonard Bus Sales… For more information on their services. www.leonardbus.com
Connect with Sean Corr and Empire Racing through Facebook by clicking here. Tweet with Sean Corr through Twitter @EmpireRacingLLC.
About Empire Racing: Established in 2009, Empire Racing LLC (empireracingllc.com) is a two-tier professional motorsports organization consisting of dirt and asphalt competition. Sean Corr, a 28-year old hailing from Goshen, New York pilots the team’s automobiles in the Automobile Racing Club of America (ARCA) Series. In 2012, the team will be running in the ARCA Racing Series with intentions of moving into the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series this year. The team is headquartered in Goshen, New York with an additional operation in Mooresville, North Carolina.
TEAM CONTACT: John Bellesfield
Empire Racing LLC
Team Manager
PHONE: 704.914.7110
EMAIL: jbellesfield@gmail.com
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