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Woolrich, The Original Outdoor Clothing Company, has extended its primary sponsorship of the No. 99 Roush Racing Ford F-150 and driver Erik Darnell for seven additional NASCAR Camping World Truck Series races, beginning with the John Deere 200 at the Atlanta Motor Speedway on March 17.

"We're very excited about the expansion of our partnership with Roush Racing," said Tim Joseph, Director of Marketing and Media. "We look forward to getting this promising young driver and a great-looking Woolrich Ford F-150 out in front of the fans for seven more races."

After coming on board with the No. 99 team at Daytona, Woolrich extended the relationship to the following race at Fontana. The decision was made following the 11th-place finish to continue the program for an additional seven races. In addition to Atlanta, Woolrich will also be the primary sponsor at Lowes Motor Speedway on May 19, Texas Motor Speedway on June 9, Michigan International Speedway on June 17, New Hampshire International Speedway on September 16, Las Vegas Motor Speedway on September 23 and the season-ending Ford 200 at Homestead-Miami Speedway on November 17.

"The relationship with Woolrich has been great," said Darnell. "I couldn't be happier that they are going to continue on with us for some more races. I cannot thank them enough for coming on board with us. We made our first start with Roush Racing together at Daytona, and I'm looking forward to contending for our first win with them. I'm hopeful we can have some great runs for Woolrich in this F-150."

Following the Racetickets.com 200 at California Speedway, Darnell sits eighth in points, 100 out of the Craftsman Truck Series lead. Darnell has been the highest finishing Raybestos Rookie of the Year contender in both
2006 races.