POSTED 4-13-09 FAIRGROUNDS SPEEDWAY NEWS

Daniel Pope: Holding Nothing Back.... 2009 could be a very big year for Daniel Pope. The 22 year-old will be driving a full season for championship car owner Brance Beaty at the Fairgrounds Speedway. Last season Beaty Enterprises drivers Bo Miller and Chevy White were multiple time winners at the track, so Pope knows the potential is there. "I'm going for the championship," he said. "Nothing else will satisfy me." Pope's racing career at the Fairgrounds Speedway began with a bang- he won the first race he drove at age 16. "I won that race with Dad's help, we bought the car and won," Pope said. Pope is quick to credit his father Dan as his hero for all the assistance he has provided throughout his career. In fact, Dan's company, D&D Repairs, will serve as an associate sponsor on Daniel's car throughout the season. The team is still searching for primary sponsorship. Pope said he is excited to be running a full season at the Fairgrounds Speedway, something he didn't do last year. In addition to the competitiveness of the track, Pope is also humbled to be racing on the same track where NASCAR Champions Darrell Waltrip, Bobby Hamilton, Jeff Green, and others honed their skills. In fact, Pope hopes to be able to run races in the style of the Fairgrounds Speedway's winningest driver, Joe Buford. "He would blow everybody away," Pope said. Beaty is also looking forward to a good season. "We finally have the right chemistry here," he said." A big part of that chemistry is new crew chief Randy Weaver. "He's one of the best in the business. He's won in Bristol, and he has numerous other wins in Late Models," Beaty said. Pope's longtime friend, Josh Jacobs, whom he refers to as a brother, is another new addition to the Beaty team this year. He will serve as spotter and tire specialist. Beaty Enterprises is looking for its third consecutive championship. In 2007 Josh Adams won the championship at the Fairgrounds Speedway, and last season Bo Miller was the champion at Beech Bend Park in Bowling Green, KY. The team's chances for the three-peat are strong, as Chevy White will return to Beaty Enterprises as a teammate to Pope. Beaty's plan is to field a third car, but he isn't ready to reveal the driver at this time. Beaty Enterprises also has cars available for rent to drivers who may not have funding to purchase their own. Pope himself is no stranger to driving for championship car owners. In 2006, Pope drove a Kevin Harvick Incorporated entry in the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series race at Mansfield Motorsports Park. In that race, Pope's teammate was three-time Truck Series Champion, Ron Hornaday. Pope also has experience in the NASCAR Camping World East Series, as well as the UARA Stars Late Model series. Fairgrounds Speedway will open its season on Saturday, April 18 with competition in nine divisions. Grandstand admission is $10 for adults, $8 for seniors, $7 for children from 11-17, and children under 10 are admitted free. Come out and experience all the new changes taking place at the legendary short track! Tammy Brewington Public Relations Manager FAIRGROUNDS SPEEDWAY AT NASHVILLE 625 Smith Avenue, Suite 100 Nashville, TN 37203 615-242-2077 phone 615-244-3448 fax 615-306-5664 cell