Doug Barnette sharing a laugh with Max Papis prior to NASCAR Sprint Cup Series qualifying in Watkins Glen, NY, on August 7, 20
MAX PAPIS & THE GECKO GET SIDEWAYS IN ATLANTA
Player Management International Media Release
Atlanta, GA (March 7, 2010) – The last time Max Papis visited Atlanta Motor Speedway, he found himself hard against the outside wall after a tire failure. It has been six months since his debut in Atlanta and there appeared to be no residual affects, as Papis and the #13 GEICO Camry immediately shot up the charts in the opening practice session. He was 29th, but most importantly, third fastest among the ‘go or go home’ cars.
As cool temperatures turned cold on Friday evening, qualifying times picked up considerably. Papis and the #13 GEICO Camry were no exception. As the sun set in the Atlanta area, Papis set his sights on qualifying for his fourth consecutive NASCAR Sprint Cup Series race. After two laps at one of NASCAR’s fastest racetracks, Papis took the checkered flag and found himself sitting 31st on the Kobalt Tools 500 starting grid.(complete release)
PAPIS & THE GECKO CELEBRATE ONE-YEAR ANNIVERSARY IN VEGAS
Player Management International Media Release
Las Vegas, NV (February 28, 2010) – After laying over in Los Angeles for a few days with his wife and children after the Fontana race, Max Papis made the four-hour drive from Southern California to Las Vegas looking to improve upon last year’s marks. This weekend celebrated the one-year anniversary of the debut of GEICO and Papis in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series. Except that a year ago, the GEICO Racing team was not coming off a near Truck Series win in Daytona, along with their participation in the Great American Race.
It was different this year. Papis did not have to spend an entire morning walking pit road and learning the details of the racetrack. Rather, he strapped into the #13 GEICO Toyota Camry and went straight to work, as he shot to the top of the speed charts in practice. When the opening session concluded, Papis and the #13 GEICO Camry sat 15th on the charts, outpacing well over half the field. Furthermore, he was the fastest of the ‘go or go home’ cars. (complete release)
MAX PAPIS NETS IMPROVEMENT ON RETURN VISIT TO FONTANA
Player Management International Media Release
Fontana, CA (February 21, 2010) – Just a week removed from a storybook weekend at Daytona International Speedway, Max Papis and the GEICO team had to get back to real life, so to speak. Now that the sports biggest event is out of the way, the Germain Racing team is buckling down for the marathon season that sits ahead of them.
When Papis arrived in Fontana on Friday for practice and qualifying, he paced the garage area as if he had been there before. He was comfortable and exhibited confidence as he approached his opening practice session in the #13 GEICO Toyota Camry. It was just a few months ago that Papis and the GEICO Racing team made their debut in So Cal, where Papis recorded a 35th place finish after starting 15th on October 11th.(complete release)
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