Marcus Jadotte joins staff

NASCAR HIRES FORMER KERRY/EDWARDS ADVISOR TO MANAGE MEDIA OUTREACH

Marcus Jadotte to help set strategy for national outreach

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (March , 2005) -- The National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing (NASCAR) announced today the hiring of Marcus Jadotte to manage NASCAR's national media outreach efforts. Jadotte will be based in NASCAR's Daytona Beach headquarters and will be responsible for strategic planning and execution of all media outreach efforts nationally.

"Marcus' experience on the national stage along with his leadership ability is going to be a great asset for all of NASCAR," said NASCAR Vice President of Corporate Communications Jim Hunter.

Most recently, Marcus worked for the Kerry-Edwards 2004 Campaign as the Deputy Campaign Manager. Prior to the campaign, Marcus was the Chief of Staff for the United States House of Representatives, Office of Congressman Peter Deutsch. Marcus brings with him over ten years of communications/political experience and a Bachelor of Science Degree in Economics from Florida State University.

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