Con-Way to sponsor Sprague's Truck in '06

MOORESVILLE, N.C. -- Jack Sprague, the only three-time champion in the history of Craftsman Truck Series, will be sponsored by Con-Way Transportation Services when the No. 60 Wyler Racing Toyota competes for the 2006 series championship.

"Con-Way's entry into racing by our association with the Wyler organization and their driver, Jack Sprague, is an exciting new way to extend the Con-Way brand into the marketplace," said David S. McClimon, president of Con-Way. "The Con-Way 60 truck will be campaigned by a first class racing organization and offer significant branding, customer entertainment and employee appreciation opportunities."

The young race team owned by Jeff Wyler of the Cincinnati-based Jeff Wyler Automotive Family of Dealerships has been a contender since its inception into the series in June 2005. It competed in 15 Craftsman Truck Series events during 2005 -- the last five races with Sprague driving.

"We are extremely excited about our partnership with Con-Way," Wyler said. "They have built a reputation in their industry for superior service and quality customer service that mirrors the Wyler organization's culture and formula for success.

"We couldn't be more pleased for the opportunity to work with a company that shares the same philosophies and values that we do. Crew Chief Tony Furr has put together a top flight team in a short period of time and together with Jack Sprague and Con-Way we believe we are in championship form for the 2006 season."

Sprague, who made the switch from Chevrolet for the first time in his career to Toyota, dominated the fall 2005 Atlanta race leading 45 laps before a last turn accident spoiled his chance to win. He went on to score the team's best finish, second, at the season finale at the Homestead-Miami Speedway -- providing the momentum they plan on carrying into the 2006 season.

With a successful test last weekend at Daytona International Speedway behind them, the No. 60 Con-Way Toyota Tundra team is focused on the Feb. 17 season opener at Daytona.

"We have one expectation for 2006 and it is to win the championship for Con-Way, Wyler Racing and Toyota," Sprague said. "With the combination of talent the Wylers have put together with Tony Furr at the helm, Toyota's support and now with Con-Way aboard we have already taken our first step towards a championship year.

"This series has grown so much since its beginnings and it really speaks volumes for the sport of truck racing when an organization of Con-Way's caliber comes aboard. It should be an exciting year for all their employees and customers."

Sprague holds the most records in the history of the Craftsman Truck Series and won championships in 1997, 1999 and 2001. His records include winning the most poles, 28, the most top-five and top-10 finishes, miles completed, miles led and most races finished on the lead lap. He's second all-time with 25 race wins.

"We're excited about working with the 20,000 plus employees of Con-Way," said David Wyler, president of Wyler Racing. "We want their employees to be a part of Wyler Racing and we are looking forward to a long and prosperous relationship with them."