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Case Co-sponsors Sheltra Motorsports' NASCAR Nationwide Series Races

Case Logo Splashed Across No. 4 Dodge Charger in Phoenix and Miami

Stock car racing and construction equipment fans will see a new sponsor at the final two NASCAR Nationwide Series (NNS) races -- a Case-sponsored No. 4 Dodge Charger driven by NASCAR rookie Patrick Sheltra, of Sheltra Motorsports. The races will be held at Phoenix International Raceway on Saturday, Nov. 8, and the season finale at Homestead-Miami Speedway on Saturday, Nov. 15. Joining Case as a sponsor is Briggs Construction Equipment, a Case dealership with 21 locations in the southeast United States.

"NASCAR has some of the most brand loyal fans in all of sports," said Ion Warner, senior director of marketing, North America, Case Construction Equipment. "Our sponsorship of Sheltra Motorsports and our visibility will give race fans at the tracks -- and the millions watching on television across the country -- another reason to get excited about Case construction equipment."

"We're honored to represent Case," said Sheltra. "This is an enormous opportunity for all of us and we certainly plan to make the best of it. Both races are an instrumental part of the Nationwide Series and we hope to find ourselves in the hunt for a good finish, while making our marketing partners proud."

Sheltra's family, owners of Sheltra Motorsports, also owns Sheltra & Son Construction Inc. Specializing in road and bridge construction and underground work, Sheltra & Son Construction currently owns two Case excavators (a CX330 and a CX240), and several Case 621D wheel loaders.

The NASCAR Nationwide Series features 35 races in 2008 -- 26 combination events with the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series and three in conjunction with the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series. There are 26 race tracks on the schedule divided among 20 U.S. states, Canada and Mexico.

Case Construction Equipment produces 15 lines of equipment and more than 90 models to meet the toughest construction challenges. In North America, Case equipment is sold and serviced by more than 375 dealer locations. To locate a Case dealer or learn more about Case equipment, go to www.casece.com or call 1-866-54CASE6.

Sheltra Motorsports (www.sheltramotorsports.com) is a three-tier Motorsports operation consisting of dirt and asphalt competition. Headquartered in Indiantown, Fla., with additional operations in Richmond, Ind., and Whitesville, Ky., Sheltra Motorsports is owned by Richard, Grace and Patrick Sheltra.

Case Construction Equipment sells and supports a full line of construction equipment around the world, including the No. 1 loader/backhoes, articulated trucks, excavators, motor graders, wheel loaders, vibratory compaction rollers, crawler dozers, skid steers, compact track loaders, telescopic handlers and rough-terrain forklifts. Through Case dealers, customers have access to a true professional partner with world-class equipment and aftermarket support, industry-leading warranties and flexible financing. More information is available at www.casece.com. Case is a division of CNH (www.cnh.com) Global N.V. (NYSE: CNH), a majority-owned subsidiary of Fiat S.p.A. (FIA.MI).

Editor's Note: For onsite media requests at Phoenix International Raceway or Homestead-Miami Speedway, please contact Chris Knight, Sheltra Motorsports; phone: (239) 834-9797; email: chris@patricksheltra.com.