IT'S GOOD TO BE HOME Courtney Hoping Hometown Fans Will Help Get Season Back on Track

Milwaukee, Wisc. (Aug. 5, 2008) -"The disappointment is still there, but we need to turn the page," said Jeff Courtney, driver of the No. 99 Kenda/TJM IWM/Coins of America Dodge Viper, whose unfortunate transmission failure forced a 15th place finish at Mid-Ohio. This was in spite of qualifying on the second row and running third at the beginning of the race. "I have confidence in the Woodhouse Team that the car will be ready for the race at Road America," said Courtney. "I'm really motivated to get my season back on track."

The Woodhouse Team can still taste the thrill of victory, along with the agony of defeat. While teammate Jeff Courtney struggled to finish using only the fifth gear, teammate Tommy Archer in the No. 13 Foametix/Woodhouse Performance Dodge Viper took the checkered flag at Mid-Ohio. "We're coming together as a team now and I am even more determined. We will rise from this," said Courtney.

Immediately after the race at Mid-Ohio, Crew Chief Rick Maxwell and Lead Technician Ashley Wick took the Vipers to the Wind Tunnel in Detroit, Michigan where aerodynamic performance tests were done. Time slots in the Wind Tunnel are difficult to come by and are highly sought after. "It was a great opportunity for us," said Courtney. "Both Rick and Ashley seemed pleased with the results."

Thanks to Erin Cechal from SCCA Pro Racing and Julie Sebranek from Road America, Courtney was scheduled for a live radio interview on "Racing RoundUp" hosted by Jim Tretow and John Puestsow on Monday, July 28 on ESPN Radio 540 AM. "The show was a lot of fun, it is a great way to bring exposure to our series, our sponsors, our team and myself," said Courtney.

Attentions have now turned to the upcoming race this Sunday at Road America in Elkhart Lake, Wisconsin, where hundreds of Woodhouse Racing and Jeff Courtney supporters are expected.

"It is going to be awesome," said Courtney, regarding the upcoming hospitality event hosted by Jim Kacmircik of Kapco, Inc. and Woody Alverson of Accurate Metal Products along with regular sponsors Andrew Schwartz and John Riechers of MPI Coin/ Coins of America, and Tom Multerer of TJM Integrated Wealth Management.

Jeff Courtney has further teamed up with MPI by adding ProMPI's LesleyAnn Neulreich as his marketing and event promotion coordinator. "LesleyAnn has done a great job working on this event," said Courtney, "She hustled between setting up for Mid-Ohio and now this event at Road America. I want to thank her for all her hard work."

On Friday night, many of the Woodhouse Performance Team, including Courtney and team owner Bob Woodhouse, will be participating in the Tour de Road America, a bike race along the track to benefit the Lance Armstrong Foundation.

On Sunday, guests will be able to meet and greet the drivers, technicians and team owner, Bob Woodhouse, as well as participate in a special question and answer session with Courtney.

Tickets for events from Thursday, August 8, through Sunday, August 10, are available at the gate, or you can order them online at www.roadamerica.com. Racing at Road America is truly an exciting family-friendly event, children 12 and under are free with a paid adult admission and parking is included in the ticket price. Road America is also running a special promotion this weekend with the Salvation Army. For those who bring in a non-perishable food donation valued at $5.00 to the gate will receive $10.00 off the price of their admission ticket.

"It's a great effort for a great cause," Courtney said. "I really encourage all who can come out to Road America this weekend to support the Salvation Army."

Come out and cheer on Jeff Courtney as he sets his sights on the podium at his home raceway; be among the privileged to watch the Woodhouse Racing Team continue to tear up the track!