BAM Racing tabs Gilliland as its Daytona 500 driver

CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- BAM Racing announced Tuesday that David Gilliland will drive the No. 49 Toyota at the 2010 Daytona 500 on Feb. 14. This season marks Gilliland's fifth year in the Cup Series.

"We're thrilled to have David driving for BAM," Beth Ann Morgenthau, owner of BAM Racing, said. "He's shown himself to be a competitive racer during his Cup career and I am excited to have him drive at the Daytona 500. The combination of David's driving ability and the technical alliance with Robby Gordon Motorsports should produce great results at this year's Daytona 500."

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Gilliland has two top-fives, four top-10s and two poles in 118 starts in the Cup Series. Throughout his career, superspeedways have proven to be one of the most competitive and successful track formations for Gilliland. Both of his poles have been won at superspeedways -- the Oct. 2006 Talladega race and the 2007 Daytona 500. In 11 superspeedway starts, Gilliland has one top-five and three top-10s.

"I'm really looking forward to competing for Beth Ann and the BAM Racing organization in the 2010 Daytona 500," Gilliland said. "I was excited after our meeting in Homestead when I learned that I was on their short list of potential drivers. Now that they announced their new affiliation with Robby Gordon Motorsports, I am confident that we will have a competitive team for the 500 and produce a great finish. Daytona has always been one of my favorite tracks and I can't wait to take the green flag."

Robby Gordon Motorsports will provide BAM Racing with technical support, race cars and personnel.

"This alliance puts RGM in a great position to basically have a 'teammate' on the track that we can work with throughout the weekend to improve our car, as well as to help BAM Racing improve their car," Gordon said. "Our team has worked with David a few times in the past, and we seem to mesh very well. Hopefully both teams will be able to capitalize on that and bring home strong finishes at Daytona."

Gilliland also is excited about BAM Racing's sponsorship from Warner Music Nashville and having the opportunity to meet some of his favorite recording artists at Daytona International Speedway.

"I know the goal is to provide unprecedented access to these talented artists for the fans, but I am pretty excited that I get to meet them as well," Gilliland said.

Warner Music Nashville stars Larry the Cable Guy, Blake Shelton, Gloriana, Whitney Duncan, Jessica Harp, James Otto, Jason Jones, and others will be featured on the No. 49 and in the BAM Racing/Warner Music Nashville VIP Fan Experience throughout the 2010 Sprint Cup season.

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