David Starr prepares for Iowa

San Antonio (July 12, 2012) – Zachry Holdings, Inc.-sponsored NASCAR driver David Starr and the Arrington Racing team head to Iowa coming off of a 15th place finish in the Kentucky UNOH 225 of the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series (NCWTS) on June 28, 2012. The American Ethanol 200 will take place Saturday, July 14, 2012 at 7:30 p.m. (CST) at the Iowa Speedway.

Prior to this week’s race, David will be visiting employees at Zachry Engineering’s Omaha Design Center and at Zachry’s Monsanto Muscatine job site. Company employees and guests plan to come out in support of Starr and the Zachry No. 81 Toyota Tundra at the 25,000-seat Iowa Speedway on Saturday.

“It is always nice to visit Zachry job sites and offices to meet the fans,” Starr said. “It definitely helps me prepare for a winning race knowing there are so many out there rooting for me. Iowa is a great track, and I look forward to another race this weekend.”

Starr previously finished 10th and 9th in the last two years racing in Iowa and with the support of fans, hopes to improve his overall points standings, which sit at 15th at 215 points, 16 points from 10th and 91 points from 1st.

The Iowa Speedway, completed in 2006 has only hosted the NCWTS since 2009 and runs 0.875 miles in a tri-oval shape with a banking of 12° – 14° compound banking, 10° frontstretch and 4° backstretch. The frontstretch reaches 1,075 feet and the backstretch, 869 feet.

In the 2012 NCWTS season, Starr will race with primary sponsorship from longtime supporter San Antonio-based Zachry Holdings, Inc. Other sponsors throughout the seasons include, Build Your Future; Linda Rudd and Steve Hellmuth with Striping Technologies; AdvoCare; Chasco Constructors; fentonmotors.com; and Aubrey Health Mart Pharmacy.

About Zachry Holdings, Inc.

Zachry Holdings, Inc. is a privately held business engaged primarily in the engineering, construction, and maintenance of large industrial projects and facilities in the United States. Based in San Antonio, Texas, the company participates in a wide range of the energy sector including traditional and renewable power, petrochemical, refining, forest products and nuclear. Zachry has offices throughout the U.S. and safely employs more than 10,000 craft and professional staff. Visit www.zhi.com for more information.

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