Mud-loving swamp buggy racers will converge on Naples, Florida this weekend. Bob Germain Jr., of Germain Racing and Germain Motor Company, a big fan of the buggy races, and is bringing both of his NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series drivers to Florida Sports Park to experience the thrill of racing in the swamps on Sunday, March 4th, 2007.

Todd Bodine (David M. Vaughn Photo)

Reigning 2006 Champion and driver of the No. 30 Lumber Liquidators Toyota Todd Bodine and his No. 9 Team ASE Toyota teammate Ted Musgrave will sign autographs for racing fans and take in the mud-slinging action of the swamp buggies. Bodine's No. 30 Toyota Tundra will be on display both Saturday and Sunday.

Bodine has had a busy schedule of appearances since being crowned Champion last season. Musgrave, the 2005 NCTS Champ has been a fixture in the series since 2001 and is happy his teammate can take over the spotlight this season.

On Saturday, March 3rd, 2007, time trials will be held at Florida Sports Park, beginning at 10:30 am and Sunday is race day. Bodine and Musgrave will meet fans and sign autographs on Sunday, and Bodine is to be the "official starter" for Sunday's racing action.

Florida Sports Park is located on Collier Road (SR 951), off I-75 at exit number 101. For more information on the swamp buggies, call the main office at 239-774-2701 or visit www.swampbuggy.com.