ORANGE COUNTY, CA. -- (National Distribution) January 14th, 2008.

O'Connell Racing (OConnellRacing.com), a southern California based Grand-Am Rolex Series and NASCAR specific road racing team announced today that it has formally entered the 24 Hours of Daytona for 2008. Sharing driver responsibilities for the prestigious race will be Kevin O'Connell joined by IMSA winning driver Kevin Roush, Rolex Series driver Hugh Plumb, and veteran professional driver Kris Wilson.  Kevin O'Connell commented, “ 2008 represents our second attempt at the 24 Hour after a top ten in 2007 in GT.  We spent much of last year learning how to run these races and I believe we have better equipment and a significantly more experienced team for this year's running.  Our goal like last year is to run a smart race, manage the car and be there in the morning."  
  
About O'Connell Racing: O'CR is a California based professional road racing team that competes in North America in the Grand Am Rolex Series and in various NASCAR series . The team races in select events in both of these respective series in a focused effort to bring the highest visibility, media and branding opportunities to its marketing partners and sponsors: General Environmental Management, Inc., Taleo Grill, Mothers Polishes-Waxes-Cleaners, Dragon Optical, RubbnRepair,  Wrenchmints, MicroFiberStuff.com, Neo Synthetics, Sparco USA, General Pacific Group, Xoodlz, Inc, BASF and Arnett Designs.

Contact:
Roy Montgomery (949) 721.1769