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Mooresville, North Carolina’s Andy Belmont Racing (ABR) announced today that Salt Lake City, Utah’s Zotes Sunflower Seeds joins the long-time ARCA organization for the full 2008 ARCA RE/MAX Series (ARS) season with rookie drivers Tom Hessert, Jr (No. 1) and Jacob Francis (No. 14) beginning with the 2008 season opener from Daytona International Speedway, the ARCA 200 at Daytona set for Saturday, February 9, 2008.

Zotes, a new marketing partner to the auto plans to win its consumers both on and off the track with their Motorsports promotion with ABR and the ARCA RE/MAX Series, with Zotes 10-different flavored Sunflower Seeds. Zotes carries the traditional Roasted and Salted tasting seeds, while also stocking other unique flavors such as Salt & Pepper, Beer Baked, Dill Pickle, Tequila Lime, Spicy Nacho, Hot Wings, Bleu Cheese, Garlic Roast and Jalapeno.

"We’re very excited to have Zotes Sunflower Seeds onboard here at Andy Belmont Racing,” said Belmont, a long-time ARCA competitor. “It has always been our position at ABR to bring strong companies into the ARCA REMAX series and show them the true benefits of being a marketing partner. We’re looking forward to having them a part of our team.”

Zotes Sunflower Seeds is excited about their new home at Andy Belmont Racing and isn’t afraid to show it.

“Zotes Sunflower Seeds is extremely excited to be a part of Andy Belmont Racing,” stated Jason Fry, Founder of Zotes Sunflower Seeds. “We at Zotes are enthusiastic about learning the in and outs of Motorsports through our relationship as a marketing partner at Andy Belmont Racing. Charging to the front, counting laps and crackin Zotes Sunflower Seeds is a perfect weekend. We look forward to a great partnership and an eventful year in 2008.”

Belmont is excited about having his two stellar rookie drivers Tom Hessert, Jr and Jacob Francis represent Zotes. “We have two great young drivers at ABR this year,” he said. “Both of our drivers are very marketable and show the important characteristics that our marketing partners are looking for. We’re looking forward to all the employees at Zotes working with them all year.”