Ambrose To Roll Off 13th In NSCS Bristol Debut

BRISTOL, Tenn. (March 20, 2009) – Marcos Ambrose will start 13th in his first NASCAR Sprint Cup Series short track event at Bristol Motor Speedway. Ambrose posted a time of 15.458 seconds (124.130 mph) in his No. 47 Little Debbie® Toyota Camry for the Food City 500 on Sunday. “I’m pretty happy with our efforts today,” said Ambrose, who was 30th (15.496 seconds) in first practice. “It’s my first time here in a Cup car and I’m pleased to be starting just outside the top 10. We really wanted a strong starting spot because you can go a lap down here really fast. I love this place and it has a great atmosphere. I’m looking forward to Sunday.” David Reutimann qualified sixth after being first (15.258 seconds) at the end of practice in his No. 00 Aaron’s Dream Machine Toyota Camry. Michael Waltrip qualified 22nd in his No. 55 NAPA AUTO PARTS Toyota Camry in a backup car. In first practice, Waltrip spun coming off turn 4 and slid into the inside wall just past the start/finish line. Tonight, Ambrose will sign autographs for fans on Friday, March 20th from 6 to 8 p.m. at Bristol Motor Speedway in hospitality village outside turn four for Food City Family Race Night. Admission is free to the public. For more information please visit, www.foodcityracing.com . On Sunday, live coverage of the Food City 500 on Sunday, March 22nd begins at 1:30 p.m. ET on FOX and 1 p.m. on PRN Radio. The event can also be heard on Sirius XM Satellite Radio.