Tahoe Smokeless to sponsor No. 18 Dodge Ram driven by Dennis Setzer for remainder of 2008 NCTS season

MARTINSVILLE, VA., (June 26, 2008) - Bobby Hamilton Racing (BHRVA) announced today that Tahoe Smokeless, America’s Best Tasting Snuff, will sponsor the No. 18 Dodge Ram driven by 18-time NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series winner Dennis Setzer for the remainder of the 2008 season.  Tahoe Smokeless, owned by the Bailey family, is a familiar sponsor in NASCAR racing.  The company has had a long standing relationship with the racing team begun by the late Bobby Hamilton.  

“Partnering with the Bailey’s family is a natural fit for us,” said Lori Hamilton.  The company continues to expand its product line with the offering of new Tahoe Smokeless much like BHRVA has expanded its operations with its move to Virginia earlier this year.  The new ownership group has a lot invested in continuing the success that Bobby built.  The partnership with Tahoe Smokeless will help our program continue to grow even larger.  We look forward to the upcoming races and getting the Tahoe brand in Victory Lane.”

The bright green and black Tahoe Smokeless colors seen on the No. 18 Dodge in Charlotte and Dover will be returning to the track this weekend at Memphis Motorsports Park (MMP).  It is here that Setzer scored his sixth career NCTS victory in 2001. In only nine truck starts at MMP, Setzer has a stellar record with one win, seven top-five and eight top-10 finishes.

“We are looking forward to working with BHR again,” said Steven Bailey.  “Dennis Setzer is an accomplished driver and we are proud to have him piloting the Tahoe Smokeless truck.  We are expecting great things from Dennis and our new Tahoe Smokeless product.”    

BHR has scored one NCTS victory, one top-five and five top-10 finishes so far this season. Before moving to their new shop in Martinsville, Virginia this past January, BHR operated successfully out of its Nashville, TN location.  In its 11-year existence BHR has scored 20 race wins, 22 poles, 86 top-five finishes, 173 top 10-finishes and the 2004 NCTS Championship.  

New Tahoe Smokeless is made with 100% American tobacco and is available in 5 styles:   Long Cut Wintergreen, Fine Cut Wintergreen, Long Cut Natural, Fine Cut Natural, and Long Cut Straight.  To learn more about Rock Bridge Tobacco Corporation call 1-888-736-8853.  To learn more about Tahoe Smokeless and its other sponsorships including Pro Fishing and Tahoe Pro Rodeo visit TahoeSmokeless.com.