Green Smoke(R) NASCAR driver T.J. Bell's Top 10 Checklist for Sprint Cup Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway on May 29th

Top Quote NASCAR race car driver T.J. Bell details his Top 10 Checklist for his first NASCAR Sprint Cup Coca-Cola 600 Race on Sunday, May 29th. End Quote
  • (1888PressRelease) May 24, 2011 - Green SmokeŽ Electronic Cigarette driver T.J Bell, making his NASCAR Sprint Cup debut in the 52nd running of the Coca-Cola 600 on Sunday, May 29th at Charlotte Motor Speedway, will pilot the No. 50 Green SmokeŽ Toyota Camry in his first attempt to qualify for NASCAR's longest race on the sport's largest stage - the Sprint Cup Series. Green Smoke's sponsorship of Bell marks its first NASCAR endeavor as well as the first NASCAR sponsorship by any organization within the electronic cigarette industry.

    T.J. Bell (Timothy Peter Bell, Jr.), born August 25, 1980 in Sparks, NV, has raced in the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series and NASCAR Nationwide Series. Prior to joining the stock car racing scene, Bell made a name for himself in the Toyota Atlantic Series. He has raced for more than two decades, accumulating 20 top-10 finishes in ARCA competition and 13 NASCAR career top-10s. Bell, who was named ARCA RE/MAX "Rookie of The Year" and ThermoTech "Durable Driver of The Year" (96% completion rate) in 2004 and is the recipient of two Raybestos Rookie Awards in 2003, has been a competitive racer since the age of eight when he won the first of 6 consecutive Nevada State Go-Kart Championships (1989-1995). The 30-year old driver was the youngest driver ever to compete in both the SCCA Formula 2000 Series (1997) in the CART Toyota Series (2000). Bell's passion for NASCAR and his daring competitive spirit is familiar to fans and industry observers alike.

    T.J. Bell describes his Top 10 Checklist for preparing for the upcoming Coca-Cola 600:

    1) Passion Rules - Love the sport with your heart, soul, mind and body, love the thrill of victory and agony of defeat…and all of the terrifying moments in between!
    2) Prepare, Prepare, Prepare - You don't get a second chance to run your first NASCAR Sprint Cup Race - every detail counts and every moment brings challenges and split-second decisions!
    3) Teamwork - It's a team effort, first, last & always, from the crew chief to your tire man to your family, everyone counts!
    4) Respect the Tradition - You are the link in the chain to all those who have gone before and those who will come after!
    5) Stay in the Moment - Each race is a unique universe and you have to be present for every bit of it or the result could be fatal!
    6) Remain Grateful - To my parents, to my sponsor, Green SmokeŽ Electronic Cigarettes, to the NASCAR racing industry, to 20 years of working my way up the ladder in the greatest sports franchise in the world, for every lap, every turn, every crash I survived intact, it all counts!
    7) Fan Frenzy - NASCAR wouldn't exist without our loyal fans - they are our lifeblood and our livelihood!
    8) Keep It Light - Go with the flow, the weather, the track, the competitive field, the car, the officials, everything and anything can happen - just keep a grin on your chin!
    9) Trust Your Instincts - Go with your gut - it will never let you down!
    10) Living The Dream - I'm the luckiest guy in the world - I am living the dream and racing in the 2011 of NASCAR Sprint Cup Coca-Cola 600 on May 29!
    About Green SmokeŽ

    Green SmokeŽ Inc. is based in Miami, FL and was founded to provide smokers with an exciting new alternative to traditional cigarettes. As a leading electronic cigarette brand, Green SmokeŽ was amongst the first companies to deliver a simple two piece e-cigarette. Today, Green SmokeŽ continues to pride itself on consistently delivering the highest quality products and the most authentic e-cigarette smoking experience.
    For more information, visit: www.greensmoke.com or follow Green SmokeŽ on Facebook http://www.facebook.com/GreenSmokeElectronicCigarette or on Twitter ( @ ) GreenSmokecig

    To follow T.J. Bell, visit http://tj-bell.com or on Twitter ( @ ) TJBell_Racing or visit www dot greensmokeracing dot com dot
    For sponsorship information on T.J. Bell & NASCAR, contact: Dan Leon; danleon ( @ ) comcast dot net; 610.291.7418.
    Media Contact: Frank Tobin / Renee Young Associates 323.661.3720.

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