Nemechek, MB2 sign multi-year extension

CONCORD, N.C. -- In conjunction with the U.S. Army partnership renewal with MB2 Motorsports in the Nextel Cup Series, Joe Nemechek has received a multi-year contract extension from MB2 to drive the 01 Chevrolet.

Nemechek took over the driving duties of the U.S. Army/MB2 entry with four races remaining in the 2003 season.

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"It's been a privilege to drive the U.S. Army car and represent the men and women in uniform," Nemechek said. "This Army team continues to make progress and as time goes on we're only going to get better and better. The future is bright because we have talented people associated with this team.

"I am grateful to be part of MB2 Motorsports -- it's a first-class organization that is 100 percent committed to fielding quality teams in the most competitive form of racing."

Jay Frye, MB2's general manager and chief executive officer, was equally thrilled in Nemechek's contract extension and the Army partnership renewal.

"We are honored with the continued support the U.S. Army has placed with our team," said Frye. "We have a special partner in the Army and are very proud of the association. Our Army of One team has been competitive week in and week out and we are excited about Joe's extension. Everyone at MB2 Motorsports feels that we are on the cusp of something great."

Nemechek, a native of Lakeland, Fla., has 375 career Cup starts. His first Cup race was in 1993, the year after he won the Busch Series championship.