Germain Racing currently fields two Toyota Tundra teams in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series, driven by series points-leader Todd Bodine and Ted Musgrave, who is second in the points standings.   The team has been very successful in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series, which has influenced Germain Racing's decision to expand its racing program into the NASCAR Nextel Cup Series.   As with their truck program, the Germain Racing team will lease its engines from TRD , U.S.A. (Toyota Racing Development).

"We're extremely excited to be joining the Nextel Cup Series and running in select races next year," said Bob Germain. "The fact that it's a completely new program will level the playing field a little and allow us to be more competitive.  Plus with the limited schedule, we can continue to focus on truck racing as we expand our team to the next level."

Germain Racing's driver, Todd Bodine who is currently leading the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series driver points will drive the Germain Racing Toyota Camry in 2007.  Bodine will drive the partial NASCAR Nextel Cup schedule as well as continue to complete a full season in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series next year.

"I look forward to running our Tundra again next year as well as help Germain Racing build a new NASCAR Nextel Cup program," said Todd Bodine.

Heading up the Germain Racing NASCAR Nextel Cup program will be GM, Mike Hillman, Sr.   Hillman will oversee both the Craftsman Truck Series program and its Nextel Cup program for Germain Racing.

"I am very excited about getting back into NASCAR Nextel Cup racing," said Mike Hillman, Sr.   "This is a great opportunity for us here at Germain Racing to build our Cup program slowly.  We want to bring the success of our truck program into our Cup program.   It is going to be an even busier season for us next year, but I am looking forward to it."

Germain Racing has obtained some associate sponsorship for its NASCAR Nextel Cup program but is still actively seeking a primary sponsor.