Mooresville, NC - August 11, 2008

After a successful test session at Lime Rock Park on July 29th, Alex Kennedy has been named to pilot the #37 Chevrolet owned by Jeff Spraker of Spraker Racing Enterprises, at the upcoming NASCAR Camping World East Series event on August 16th.

A dozen teams from this NASCAR touring series made the trip to the picturesque Lime Rock park facility to try out the recently re-paved surface on the twisting 1.5 mile road course. This would be the first time the full-bodied stock cars would run laps on the new pavement, and the overall results were quite positive. Unofficial lap times were equivalent to previous years times, and Alex was among the quickest cars in attendance.

Alex Kennedy side-by-side with Jeffrey Earnhardt    
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Mooresville, NC - August 10, 2008

The crew at Spraker Racing have been busy during the first half of the 2008 season, preparing cars for competition in the ARCA RE/MAX Series, as well as selected events in the NASCAR Camping World East Series. Jeff Sparker also acts as a "Consultant/Crew Chief" for some events in the NASCAR Camping World West Series.

The team competes full-time in the ARCA RE/MAX Series with the Team GLOCK Chevrolets driven by 21 year-old Dexter Bean, of Westby, WI. This is the first year that Spraker Racing and GLOCK Inc. have joined together to run the complete ARCA schedule, which has a diverse schedule of events from Daytona, to a new road course at New Jersey Motorsports Park. The #37 Chevy has been in contention at every event - usually in the top-ten in practice, and running "up-front" on a regular basis. The team has recorded four top-tens, with the highlight of the season being the Toledo race, where Bean led over 40 laps, and posted a strong 3rd place finish.

Team Glock Chevrolet by Spraker Racing - Shot 1    
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Team Glock Chevrolet by Spraker Racing - Shot 2    
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Dexter Bean made the most of his recent visit to the high banks of Daytona, posting "top of the chart" times in every practice session leading up to the ARCA 200. The Spraker Racing prepared Monte Carlo was the in the top 10 in the initial practices and he was the fastest car in "Happy Hour", the final on-track session before the Saturday afternoon event. This was the debut for Dexter driving the GLOCK sponsored machine, and reunites him with team owner and crew chief, Jeff Spraker.

A live television audience watched on SPEED TV as Dexter meticulously cut his way through the field, advancing from his 20th starting spot , up to 14th before a transmission problem forced the Team GLOCK driver in to the pits on lap 17. The Spraker Racing crew installed a new transmission in record time, but the Westby, WI driver was many laps in arrears at this point.

But, determined to make the most of this difficult situation, Dexter took to the track for a re-start on the inside front row on lap 33 and quickly pushed his Monte Carlo in to the lead. He was blistering the track with some of the fastest times recorded during the event, and ran in the top three, until the 10 lap-to-go mark. At this point, owner/crew chief Jeff Spraker, advised Dexter to pull out of the draft and let the cars on the lead lap race for the win. Spraker comments: "We had a great car all weekend, but due to a $5 part breaking, we had to head to the garage to change out the transmission. Dexter did a great job and he showed that Team GLOCK is a force to be reckoned with this year."

States driver Bean: "It wasn't the final outcome we had hoped for (22nd), but everyone knew we were here with a car that could contend for the win! We're gearing up now for the next race at Salem, which is a track where we have had success in the past - hopefully we'll have a little more luck there!"

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Smyrna, GA, February 1, 2008

When Dexter Bean gets behind the wheel of the Team GLOCK Monte Carlo for the February 9th running of the ARCA 200 at Daytona, it will mark the 50th career start in the ARCA RE/MAX Series for the 21 year old driver.

The Westby, Wisconsin native turned his first laps in this Series with family-owned team cars in 2005, running four events and posting two top-10 finishes. It was at this time that Dexter first worked with Jeff Spraker, who acted as Crew Chief and consultant on these initial efforts. It was apparent from the beginning that these two shared the same passion, desire and determination to succeed, and they have developed these attributes into a strong sense of trust and communication that has resulted in continued success on the track !

Dexter has compiled an outstanding record of achievement in the three seasons that he has run in the ARCA RE/MAX Series, participating full-time in 2006, and 2007. To date, he has recorded 17 Top-10 finishes, and topped off the 2007 season with a third place in the overall ARCA RE/MAX Series Point standings.

2008 will mark a significant change for Dexter, as he has been selected to drive the Team GLOCK Chevrolets which are owned and prepared by Jeff Spraker and his crew from Spraker Racing Enterprises in Mooresville, NC.. This operation has 30 years of racing heritage, and Spraker brings a wealth of knowledge, as a driver and owner, to this team. GLOCK, the Austrain firearms maunfacturer, recently renewed their contract with the Spraker organization for a second year, and the team will run the entire ARCA Series for this season. States Spraker: "GLOCK has given us a great opportunity to work together in 2008. We had a successful test here in December and we are optimistic about our chances at Daytona. Dexter really looked good drafting during the test - that should be beneficial with so many rookie contenders!" Driver Bean adds: "It feels good to come back to Daytona having run here twice in the past. You learn something every time, and I'm hopeful that our good test results, coupled with our past experience, will pay off with a good run!" It is interesting to note that former driver Spraker, and his young driver met only once as competitors on the race track - at the Daytona ARCA event in 2005. That day Spraker bested the young Bean with a 9th place finish, and Dexter is anxious to see if he can eclipse his mentor's results, which would be a credit to both in 2008!

The past month has provided Dexter with the opportunity to meet many GLOCK dealers and distributors at several shows, including appearances with the team show car and simulator in Columbia, SC and Greenville, NC. Both Dexter and Jeff Spraker will be attending the annual SHOT Show (Shooting, Hunting, Outdoor Trade) in Las Vegas, just prior to the ARCA 200. The GLOCK show car will also be on display at this show, which is the largest and most comprehensive trade exposition for professionals involved with shooting sports and hunting industries. Attendance is estimated to be over 40,000, with buyers from 50 states and 75 countries.

About GLOCK, Inc.
Utilizing advanced technological methods, GLOCK has a leading position in the world market as a pistol and accessories designer and manufacturer. With their commitment to uncompromised quality, GLOCK uses high-tech engineering to provide the international benchmark for safety, reliability and ease of maintenance. GLOCK's remarkable knowledge and experience from their applications and processing of steel and polymer are being used to design revolutionary products. These products meet and exceed the ongoing demands of law enforcement, military and civilian customers for firearms that demonstrate the very best in reliability, durability, and safety of use. Their high-tech engineering and construction create a handgun that can stand up to punishment that even the most unforgiving conditions can generate.

Sixteen year old Alex Kennedy has joined Spraker Racing Enterprises as a Development Driver in their NASCAR Late Model Series program for 2008, based out of their Mooresville, NC location.

The talented youngster from Aztec, NM will compete in the NASCAR Whelan All-American Series at Caraway Speedway. The Spraker operation has fielded entries in this division for the past four years at Caraway, compiling an impressive record of victories and top-tens at the Asheboro, NC half-mile track. Owner, Jeff Spraker, well-known for mentoring young talent, states: "Alex is the real deal. We have tested him twice, and he has a natural ability behind the wheel. He has tremendous potential, and we are pleased to have him join our organization."

Kennedy has been racing since the age of five, and has accumulated a stellar record of accomplishments including: track, state, regional and national championships (11 in 2005 Legends Cars) , the Bandoleros Silver State Champion Cup, and the 2005 World Road Course Young Lions Champions for Legends Cars. He moved up to Late Models in 2006 and won his very first heat race. He posted four top-ten finishes in four starts in USLMA - all at the age of 14! He progressed to the ASA Late Model Series in 2007 where he finished in the top-ten in Series points with four top-three finishes, and six top-tens during the season.

Comments Kennedy: "I am thrilled to have the opportunity to work with Jeff Spraker and his team. I know they have top-notch equipment, and I'm looking forward to driving their cars. This is definitely a huge step in my driving career!"

Spraker Racing Enterprises currently fields an ARCA RE/MAX Series team, and operates a full-service fabrication/ consulting business with customers in all major racing series. The business was established in 1979 in Spraker's native upstate New York, and expanded to operate the Mooresville site in 2000. During the 2007 season, the Spraker team ran the NASCAR Busch East (now Camping World) Series, as well as selected events in the ARCA and Busch Series.

Smyrna, GA, December 17,2007

The recently announced owner/driver combination for Team GLOCK 2008, of Jeff Spraker and Dexter Bean made an impressive debut at the ARCA RE/Max Series Daytona test on December 14th to 16th. The GLOCK Chevrolet posted the 7th fastest time (49.451) of the 70+ plus cars that took part in this important pre-season practice.

From the time that GLOCK, Inc. made the decision to renew their contract with Spraker Racing Enterprises, in early November, the team has dedicated countless hours in preparing two ARCA Speedway cars for the test session. Driver Dexter Bean, moved from his home in Wisconsin to Mooresville, NC ,in order to assist with this work at the Spraker shop. Comments Spraker : "We worked hard to make a concerted effort to optimize our super-speedway program by covering every possible detail that could make a difference at Daytona. I'm pleased at the test results and that our long hours of prep time have paid off. The fact that Dexter is here to work on the cars is a tremendous help and sets the tone for his level of commitment to this team. He did a great job on the race track and I believe that his past experience at Daytona will be a tremendous asset when we come back to race in Ferbruary. " this is an indication of the type of performance we will have for the 2008 season"

Friday allowed time for testing of both the primary car, as well as the back-up car. Both ran well, and the remainder of the session was spent on fine-tuning the "A" machine. This car comes to the Spraker stable with a strong Daytona pedigree, having been the one that Mark Martin piloted to an exciting runner-up finish in the 2007 Daytona 500. Both cars responded well to adjustments, which showed on the stop watch, in the over 100 laps that were logged between them. Driver Dexter Bean states: " I am incredibly grateful for the opportunity that GLOCK, Inc. and Jeff Spraker have given to me. I think we learned something from every lap that we turned, and I felt that the time we spent drafting with the two Roush-Fenway cars (Darnell & Stenhouse) was particularly beneficial. I'm looking forward to kicking off the 2008 season here next year!"

Mooresville, NC - April 9, 2007

Team owner, and veteran NASCAR competitor, Jeff Spraker has announced that California "young gun" Kyle Cattanach will be behind the wheel of the #37 Spraker Racing Monte Carlo for the season-opening NASCAR Camping World East Series event at Greenville-Pickens Speedway on April 19th.

Kyle brings an impressive set of credentials to the East Series, having posted a 4th place finish at Altamont Motorsports Park, in one of his three West Series appearances in 2007. The talented 23 year old has accumulated 22 wins in 77 career starts in both Late Model and ASA Truck Series events on the west coast. States Kyle: "I am looking forward to the opportunity, to take this next step in my career- I was very comfortable in the car during our test session , and know that I will have proven equipment from the Spraker team." Supporting the West Coast driver in his inaugural NASCAR Camping World East Series race will be sponsors Dan Gamel RV Centers and Pepperjack Kennels.

The Spraker NASCAR East Series team posted a top-ten finish at the historic Greenville-Pickens facility in 2007 and is hoping to capitalize on their past experience at this track. Comments owner, Jeff Spraker: "Kyle has a strong short-track background and this place should be a perfect match for that experience. We hope to work with Kyle at other East Series events in 2008 - having run this entire schedule last year, we feel that Spraker Racing can offer a genuine opportunity for Kyle to showcase his talent here on the east coast"

Spraker Racing Enterprises, Inc., based in Mooresville, NC, is a full-service racing operation and currently fields teams in the ARCA RE/MAX Series, and the NASCAR Whelan All-American Series, in addition to the NASCAR Camping World East Series. Kyle will join Spraker team drivers Dexter Bean, 21, of Westby, WI, and Alex Kennedy, of Aztec, New Mexico. Dexter, who was third in ARCA Series points in 2007, is running the full ARCA schedule in 2008 in the GLOCK, Inc. sponsored Chevrolets out of the Spraker stable; and 16 year-old Alex, joins the team for 2008 and runs selected events in the NASCAR Whelan All-American Series at Caraway Speedway. Jeff Spraker has been an owner, driver, and consultant for over 25 years, having incorporated his initial operation in upstate New York, in 1979. He has established a strong reputation in the development of young driving talent, utilizing a driver's perspective for coaching coupled with years of "hands on" technical experience.

Dexter Bean, piloting the Team GLOCK Chevrolet, posted the second fasted time in the ARCA open test in Rockingham, NC on Friday, March 21st. Over 40 cars took time at the venerable mile track which is so rich in NASCAR racing heritage. Spraker Racing prepared two cars for the test session, and at the conclusion of the first day, the team cars were listed as second and fifth, with a fast lap of 142.141 mph.

Team owner Jeff Spraker, who has been a competitior himself on this track, was pleased with the overall test performance. States Spraker: "We accomplished a great deal at this test which will be valuable in setting up our cars for the May 4th race. Both of the cars ran very well - our biggest concern with the this track is tire wear. We spent a great deal of time on Saturday determining how to manage that for the race in May. Dexter did a great job on the track and gained some valuable experience. This test session gave Dexter the confidence that every car he gets in, that this teams prepares, will be competitive."

Driver Bean commented: "To me, this track is a lot like Salem - just a little bigger, that's all. The place is bumpy; it's a handful just like Salem, but what a fun place to drive This is definitely my kind of track. You have to drive the car all the way around and stay on top of the wheel. We brought two cars, and both worked so well, that now we're wondering which one we're going to use! This is a very cool track, and I can't wait for the race."

The Rockingham track, which has not seen racing competition since 2004, will host the ARCA RE/MAX Series with the running of the Carolina 500 on May 4th. The event will be televised live on SPEED Channel at noon, and is scheduled to start 50 cars on the one-mile oval.

After an extremely competitive run at the season opening event in Daytona, which was foiled by a transmission issue, Team GLOCK is looking forward to the next scheduled ARCA RE/MAX Series event in Salem, IN on April 13th. Prior to that race, the team will be testing at the Salem track where Dexter has posted two runner-up finishes in the past.

 

Dexter Bean of Westby, Wisconsin, is a young man in a hurry. At age 20, he has become GLOCK’s newest racecar driver. If the events Dexter runs in the 2008 ARCA RE/MAX series go as his races have in recent years, the growling snout of the Number 37 GLOCK Chevrolet will be a familiar sight thrusting to the front of thundering packs of supercars.

Dexter became GLOCK’s driver of choice when GLOCK announced that they were renewing their 2008 Team GLOCK Racing contract with veteran NASCAR driver and team owner Jeff Spraker of Spraker Racing Enterprises.

Spraker Racing Enterprises is entering its 28th year of service to the racing community in 2008 with their full-service racing operation. That includes fabrication, repair, chassis set-up, body work, chassis dyno, gear rental and consulting services to NASCAR, ARCA and USAR Pro Cup Series customers as well as their expertise in racing competition.

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GLOCK, Inc. announced today that they have renewed their 2008 Team GLOCK Racing contract with veteran NASCAR driver and team owner Jeff Spraker of Spraker Racing Enterprises. Dexter Bean of Westby, WI will join the team as the #37 GLOCK Chevrolet driver in the ARCA RE/MAX 2008 Series. The 20 year old finished 3rd in the ARCA RE/MAX Series Championship point standings in 2007 with his family owned BlackJack Racing team. Dexter completed 3 top five finishes including 5th in the Allen Crowe 100 at the Illinois State Fairgrounds, 2nd at the Kentuckyiana Ford Dealers ARCA 200 by Federated Auto Parts at Salem Speedway and 2nd at the Pocono 200 at Pocono Raceway in June in the ARCA RE/MAX Series.

Spraker Racing Enterprises celebrated their 25th year of service to the racing community in 2004 with their full service racing operation which includes fabrication, repair, chassis set-up, body work, chassis dyno, gear rental and consulting services to NASCAR, ARCA and USAR Pro Cup Series customers as well as their expertise in racing competition.

"As a driver, Dexter not only brings a stellar record of achievement, but also a respected reputation for consistency and determination. All of his accomplishments to date have been achieved with his family-run operation. With GLOCK Inc.'s sponsorship, Dexter on board and with my team, we have all the tools for a successful season," said Jeff Spraker.

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