David Ragan made a total of 25 starts, including two in the Cup Series, for Jack Roush in 2006. Credit: Autostock

Discount Tire to sponsor Roush, Ragan in 6 car

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. -- Discount Tire, also known as America's Tire, announced on Thursday its title sponsorship of the No. 6 Discount Tire Ford Fusion for the 2007 Busch Series with Roush Racing.

"Our participation in NASCAR and our association with Roush Racing echoes our commitment to being the best tire and wheel retailer in the world," said Michael Zuieback, Discount Tire's senior vice president. "In each of our 650-plus stores across the country, our people provide customers with the best price, advice and service, like a winning pit crew. It's a great rallying point for our people across the country. The partnership with Roush Racing and driver David Ragan promises great success."

David Ragan will be the full-time driver and will make his first start in the No. 6 Discount Tire Ford Fusion at Daytona International Speedway when the 2007 Busch Series season begins in February. Ragan ran two Busch Series races during the 2006 season in the No. 50 Ford at California and Dover.

"We are pleased to have Discount Tire join our team with David Ragan in the Busch Series for 2007," team owner Jack Roush said. "David has a bright future ahead of him and I am pleased that Discount Tire has signed on to be a part of it. It is our goal to ensure a successful program for Discount Tire both on and off the track."

Ragan recently shared a ride with Mark Martin in the No. 6 Scotts Ford F-150, as well as the No. 50 Roush Racing Ford F-150, in the Craftsman Truck Series. In 17 starts he earned one top-five and seven top-10 finishes, as well as one pole.

"I am very excited to have Discount Tire on the Busch car in 2007," Ragan said. "It is an amazing opportunity to be able to run full time in the Busch Series next year and I am thrilled to be able to represent Discount Tire and all of their employees.

"My goal for next year is rookie of the year. I know that will be a huge undertaking, but I am confident in the assembled No. 6 team and believe we have a chance to prove something."