Tara MacLeod Preparing For CASCAR Opener

05.13.05 :: Tara MacLeod Preparing For CASCAR Opener
Evapo-Rust Canada Signs On As 2005 Associate Sponsor


Toronto, ON - Right now Tara MacLeod, driver of the Central Merchant Services Ford, and Rookie of the Year contender in the CASCAR Super Series is as busy off track as she is behind the wheel, preparing non-stop for her inaugural race May 21-22 at Delaware Speedway in London, Ontario.

As CASCAR's only woman driver - a challenge that's certainly not new to Tara, it's business as usual. In fact, Evapo-Rust Canada Ltd. and MacLeod Racing have put the finishing touches on their new associate sponsorship program for 2005.

Evapo-Rust Canada, www.Evapo-Rust.ca a Richmond Hill, Ontario manufacturer who represents the USA-based line of Evapo-Rust products in Canada, is literally cleaning-up with its push to replace industrial acid-based toxic chemicals for removing rust with its multi-award-winning, enviro-safe, biodegradable rust cleaner.

"I've personally used Evapo-Rust on automotive parts that required rust removal and cleaning before rebuilding or finishing some repair work. Nothing takes off rust like Evapo-Rust," stated MacLeod. "The people at Evapo-Rust are great people to work with. We know that it's going to be an exciting CASCAR racing season for both of us."


"Our focus within automotive maintenance, repair and remanufacturing is on providing users like Tara's team and all DIY (do-it-yourselfers) a safe and easy alternative to traditional acid rust removal," said Angelo Mantenuto, Vice President, Evapo-Rust Canada. "Producing a green product that works better than acid or sand-blasting was amazing - now with the fantastic opportunity of partnering with Tara MacLeod and her team, it just keeps getting better - it's going to be a great year for all of us."


Although relatively new in Canada, Evapo-Rust in the USA is a proven, environmentally-safe rust cleaner that has penetrated deep into supply channels including extensive use in automotive and parts restoration, Armed Forces, NRA/gun re-builders, steel and metal fabricators, machine refurbishing and engine re-builders, public works/parks/recreational departments, mines and quarries, petroleum and oil industries, paper and allied industries, rubber and plastic industries, metal recycling, industrial maintenance repairs, agriculture, forestry and fishing industries, in fact, any industry with rust! On the retail side in Canada, Canadian Tire and Home Hardware stores sell Evapo-Rust in the Cleaning section of their stores. AutoZone carries Evapo-Rust in its massive 3,400 store chain across the USA.


Under the team banner of MacLeod Racing, www.taramacleod.com, 32-year old Tara has been a strong competitor on the Ontario short-tracks for the past 10 years, with several awards to her credit. She has always wanted to step up her racing career, and is very enthused about competing in the entire coast-to-coast 12-race CASCAR Super Series and 2005 will mark her first year in CASCAR.


MacLeod’s Ford Taurus race cars are being prepared by Micks Motorsports of Mt. Albert, Ontario, under the leadership of Kerry Micks, veteran CASCAR Super Series competitor known as “The Iron Man."


Central Merchant Services www.centralmerchant.net has a nationwide network that works through its processing banks to provide merchant accounts for credit card processing needs. Central Merchant Services has become one of the most competitive companies in the industry. Central Merchant Services serves retail, home-based, mail order, phone order, internet, restaurant and other service-based businesses. Visa, MasterCard, Discover, American Express, debit and checks can all be accommodated with its credit card machines and software, offering competitive rates and reliable service.


CASCAR, www.cascar.com is Canada's top level of stock car racing with a twelve race national schedule that includes the diversity of short oval tracks, road and street course racing. The series is home to Canada's top race teams and drivers, and is renowned for its fierce competition and truly exciting on-track action. CASCAR has a membership of over 150 race teams across the country, and also operates regional race series' in Eastern and Western Canada. Featuring North American-based, fiberglass-bodied Chrysler Intrepid and Charger, Ford Taurus, Chevrolet Monte Carlos, and Pontiac Grand Prix cars that closely resemble the various makes street cars, these full-bodies racers tip the scales at 2850 pounds. From the streets of Molson Indy Toronto to Canada's premier oval track facilities, CASCAR provides race fans with an awesome show of speed, driving talent and professionalism.


For more information contact Bruce F. Mehlenbacher at mehlenbacher@taramacleod.com

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Congratulations Tara, excellent opportunity for the Rookie Points Championship.

Greasemonkey.