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Posted on www.jayski.com on 01-09-2004
News on the Bodine's: Geoffrey Bodine is off to a busy start in 2004. After returning from a trip to Iraq on Saturday, where he entertained American and coalition troops, the Chemung native announced Wednesday he has signed a deal with Steve Prescott, owner of NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Team EJP Racing, to drive its #03 Chevrolet Silverado in 2004 [more info on my Truck Series Site]. Last week, Bodine spent two days in and around Baghdad during a six-day trip to the Middle East as part of the Employer Support for the Guard and Reserves NASCAR Civic Leaders II Tour. He visited soldiers in Iraq, Kuwait and Qatar with a group of eight NASCAR personalities, including car owners Richard Childress and Jack Roush, and drivers Rick Crawford and Ron Hornaday. While on his Middle East tour, Bodine spent time at the Baghdad airport and also traveled several hours by convoy to a military controlled power station, where he greeted servicemen and signed autographs. He also witnessed what life is like for many Iraqis. "We saw the people, the culture and hundreds of little kids lining the road to see us," he said. "The poverty in the towns was saddening." Bodine also flew in military Blackhawk helicopters to a remote base where he said no entertainment group had ever been to before. "Those guys were ecstatic to see us," said Bodine, who admits it was the most dangerous part of his trip. "If you try to drive there in a vehicle you'll get shot at." He also witnessed the tragedies of war when two dead American soldiers, including a female helicopter pilot, where transported on their military C-130 flight out of Baghdad. At 54, Bodine's career had seemingly come to a crossroads, but now it is his two younger brothers, Todd and Brett, who are faced with uncertain starts to the 2004 season. "I'm worried about my other two brothers," Bodine said. Geoffrey said they aren't expected to take part in official Nextel Cup testing at Daytona, which began earlier this week. Both are still trying to secure sponsors to drive in the upcoming season. He said Todd is talking to some potential Nextel Cup sponsors, but "nothing has been put together."(in part from the Elmira Star Gazette)
AND Todd's wife, Lynn posted this on Todd's website message board - "We wish we could tell you that Todd will be driving at Daytona but chances are not. We are keeping our heads high and working on a few sponsors that we will take somewhere when they come through. It will be later in the spring we think when that may happen."(www.todd-bodine.com)(01-9-2004)
Good to see that Geoffrey Bodine will be running the 04 Craftsman Truck Series. The Bodines are good Folks and Love to Race! Hopefully Todd and Brett can Find a Ride Soon!
News on the Bodine's: Geoffrey Bodine is off to a busy start in 2004. After returning from a trip to Iraq on Saturday, where he entertained American and coalition troops, the Chemung native announced Wednesday he has signed a deal with Steve Prescott, owner of NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Team EJP Racing, to drive its #03 Chevrolet Silverado in 2004 [more info on my Truck Series Site]. Last week, Bodine spent two days in and around Baghdad during a six-day trip to the Middle East as part of the Employer Support for the Guard and Reserves NASCAR Civic Leaders II Tour. He visited soldiers in Iraq, Kuwait and Qatar with a group of eight NASCAR personalities, including car owners Richard Childress and Jack Roush, and drivers Rick Crawford and Ron Hornaday. While on his Middle East tour, Bodine spent time at the Baghdad airport and also traveled several hours by convoy to a military controlled power station, where he greeted servicemen and signed autographs. He also witnessed what life is like for many Iraqis. "We saw the people, the culture and hundreds of little kids lining the road to see us," he said. "The poverty in the towns was saddening." Bodine also flew in military Blackhawk helicopters to a remote base where he said no entertainment group had ever been to before. "Those guys were ecstatic to see us," said Bodine, who admits it was the most dangerous part of his trip. "If you try to drive there in a vehicle you'll get shot at." He also witnessed the tragedies of war when two dead American soldiers, including a female helicopter pilot, where transported on their military C-130 flight out of Baghdad. At 54, Bodine's career had seemingly come to a crossroads, but now it is his two younger brothers, Todd and Brett, who are faced with uncertain starts to the 2004 season. "I'm worried about my other two brothers," Bodine said. Geoffrey said they aren't expected to take part in official Nextel Cup testing at Daytona, which began earlier this week. Both are still trying to secure sponsors to drive in the upcoming season. He said Todd is talking to some potential Nextel Cup sponsors, but "nothing has been put together."(in part from the Elmira Star Gazette)
AND Todd's wife, Lynn posted this on Todd's website message board - "We wish we could tell you that Todd will be driving at Daytona but chances are not. We are keeping our heads high and working on a few sponsors that we will take somewhere when they come through. It will be later in the spring we think when that may happen."(www.todd-bodine.com)(01-9-2004)
Good to see that Geoffrey Bodine will be running the 04 Craftsman Truck Series. The Bodines are good Folks and Love to Race! Hopefully Todd and Brett can Find a Ride Soon!
