July 14-10

Capaldi Racing Welcomes Devin Cates to Mustang Challenge

Devin Cates, driver of the #62 Riley Technologies Camaro in the Continental Tire Sports Car Challenge, will be returning to his Mustang roots this weekend, making his Mustang Challenge debut at New Jersey Motorsports Park driving the #68 Capaldi Racing FR500S. Devin started racing in 2006 when he was 16 years old, and, in his first season, finished 2nd in a NASA Camaro Mustang Challenge race behind the wheel of a Mustang. Devin then moved into a Spec Miata where, in 2008, he placed 3rd in his class at the NASA National Championships.

Last year he competed in his first Professional Series, the Volkswagen Jetta TDI Cup. Running in that series, Devin scored one win at New Jersey and one pole at Mid-Ohio; he also had two front row starts and five top ten finishes. So far in 2010, Devin has co-driven the Riley Technologies Camaro to a top 10 finish at Barber Motorsports Park and ran in the top five at Mid-Ohio, ultimately finishing 17th overall.

“I am really looking forward to bringing my talents to the Mustang Challenge and Capaldi Racing,” said Devin. “Running in five Continental GS races this year as well as running in the top five the last race, prepares me well for this weekend. Having won at New Jersey last year in the Volkswagen Jetta TDI cup I feel I have a good shot in bringing home a solid finish at NJMP for the Capaldi Racing Team.”

“We are really excited to have Devin onboard,” said Leo Capaldi, Team Principal. “Having another young, talented driver running the series will be great for the Mustang Challenge and Capaldi Racing. I can’t wait to see how Devin does back behind the wheel of a Mustang.”

The Mustang Challenge will be at New Jersey Motorsports Park this weekend for a double header. Visit www.capaldiracing.com for team updates.

Capaldi Racing, Inc., is a professional race team with 30 years racing experience that offers a wide range of racing services and products. The team’s goal is to provide the best services, equipment, crew and results to ensure an enjoyable and rewarding experience for the drivers and their guests. Capaldi Racing has extensive experience when it comes to road racing Ford vehicles, and provides a full service racing experience from car build and prep to trackside support to ongoing maintenance for those interested in NASA’s Spec Focus Series, American Iron, the Ford Racing Mustang Challenge series, or the Continental Tire Sports Car Challenge Series. For more information on Capaldi Racing, go to www.capaldiracing.com or call 586-949-RACE.