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June 20, 2007

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Contact: Jack Waterman – jack@jwwebs.com
FOSTER – ROAD COURSE ROOKIE – SETS SITES ON INFINEON DEBUT WIN
June 20, 2007
San Francisco, CA
Ryan Foster will be facing an interesting challenge this weekend at the Sunscream 200; the rookie RCR Developmental Driver has virtually no experience on road courses. Does this seem to bother anyone? - No. Foster's middle name is "adaptable". This young driver is a chameleon on par with Tony Stewart, able to hop in any vehicle, on any track surface or condition, and win.

Beginning his career on dirt with Outlaw Winged Sprint Karts at the age of 8, Foster transitioned effortlessly into asphalt Late Models at the age of 15. After a spectacular showing in the stock cars he jumped back to open wheel racing with Legends where he took numerous state and national championships. From there he moved right back into heavy late models and tour cars on short tracks and super speedways, all the while being able to drop into anything, go out, race and win.

With this level of adaptability comes the confidence to tackle another aspect of racing - the right turn. Not just any right turn, but the esteemed course at Infineon Raceway. Foster will be running against some veteran road course drivers including, Boris Said, Kenny Shepherd, and Tommy Hubert who happens to hail from the same hometown as Foster. The two have raced each other numerous times in the Outlaw Karts but this will be the first time they to head to head in on a road course.

Foster is coming off a great run at Colorado in the NAPA 150 where he finished 3rd place behind Mike Duncan and Mike David. The strong finish has moved Foster back into the top ten points standings. He posted the second fastest lap in qualifying and finally was able to start a race in a decent position. From there he was able to show that he can run with the top cars and drivers. The TV commentators from HDNET and SPEED TV spotlighted Foster a number of times especially when he went over a dozens laps battling side-by-side with Mike David.

"It was really an exciting race. To be able to run upfront on a good track and against competitors like the two Mikes was a refreshing change from some of the recent starting positions and bad luck with tires we've had." Said Foster reflecting on the NAPA race. "I think I'm going to be able to get around Infineon pretty well. I like a good challenge and this (road courses) is something I've always wanted to try. Our crewchief, Steve Portenga, has a ton of experience at road courses and especially Infineon and I have a lot of confidence in his ability to setup the car to match my style of driving so that we can come away with a good finish."

This is a special event for the Golden Gate Racing Team as it is in their backyard. Based in San Francisco the team's owner, Jim Offenbach loves the Sonoma wine country and will be inviting all the local sponsors and supporters to watch the race, including long time friend, Richard Childress who has lent so much support to the team and drivers. This is also the first local race for the new sponsors, Golden Gate Petroleum and Bay Biodiesel who joined the team just last month and formed an important partnership with Offenbach's Golden Gate Meat Company when "The Butchers by the Bay" chose to convert their entire truck fleet over to the more eco-friendly biodiesel products that Bay Biodiesel produces. “This is our chance to have the sponsors come and watch in person the talent this young man has.” “It’s been a fun and challenging season so far and I can’t wait to see Ryan run this course.” Said Offenbach.

The race will once again be broadcast live on HDNET on Saturday, June 23 with an enhanced broadcast on SPEED TV July 3, 2:30 p.m. ET.

For more information about Ryan Foster and the Golden Gate Racing Team visit them on the web at: www.goldengateracingteam.com - be sure to sign up for the Fan Club Newsletter.

Golden Gate Racing Team
550 7th. St.
San Francisco, CA 94103
Author: Jack Waterman
(530) 275-1614 - jack@jwwebs.com