--(Cont'd From Front Page)-- Huffman will drive in place of DJ Kennington, this weekend in the Missouri-Illinois Dodge Dealers 250 at Gateway International Raceway.

Huffman made his first career start in the NASCAR Nationwide Series in 2001 with owner Tony Hall ironically at Gateway. In 2006 Huffman competed for JR Motorsports in 28 races. Since he was let go at JR Motorsports, Huffman has raced in USAR Pro Hooters races and has been the Car Chief for Rusty Wallace Inc's, No. 66 driven by Steven Wallace for the 2008 season.

"This is a great chance to get behind the wheel again in a car that will race,” Huffman said. “The team is really making strides to be a championship contender, and if I can help get them there, it is all worth it. Me and DJ go pretty far back, and with his hectic schedule, I am honored to help a racer with that much dedication."

Kennington who is the full-time driver has a major conflict in his racing schedule. He has a race on the West Coast of Canada at the same moment as the start of the Gateway event. After climbing into second in the point standings in the NASCAR Canadian Tire Series, Kennington has made the commitment to win the title that has eluded him in his 7-time runner up career points standings.

"I would love to do both races but it is not logistically possible. We called on the most talented driver available, Shane Huffman.,” Kennington said “Not only is he a great driver and car chief, he is a great friend and I know he will race this car hard and to the front.”

Huffman returned to NASCAR Nationwide Racing last week at Daytona. He drove the No. 31 car for Stanton Barrett during the Winn-Dixie 250 at Daytona International Speedway. He started 21st and was able to lead 2 laps) when he remained on the track after a lap 14 caution. When the green flag dropped on lap 17 Shane was able to hold off a charge by his ex-boss, Dale Earnhardt Jr. After 2 laps he was passed by Dale Earnhardt Jr. and remained in the top 10 for one more lap before falling back in the pack due to mechanical problems. He finished in 41st position, 82 laps down.

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