Milka Duno to Enter 2007 IndyCar Series

CITGO Racing is sponsoring the Venezuelanopen-wheel experience to the IndyCar Series and
female race car driver Milka Duno as sheI'm hopeful that will make my transition into the
compete in the upcoming 2007 season of IndyCarseries a bit smoother. To make this
Series. Milka Duno is notable for being the firstannouncement in my hometown of Miami with
ever woman driver and first Latina to win amy family and friends and fans around me is
major international sports car racing in Northterrific."
American by obtaining the overall win at theFélix Rodríguez CITGO President and
Grand Prix of Miami at Homestead-MiamiChief Executive Officer said:
Speedway in 2004."I am very proud of Milka's accomplishments as a
This time, Milka Duno will enter the 2007 IndyCarmember of the great CITGO family and as a
Series and will compete in the 91st Indianapolisfellow Venezuelan. We certainly look forward to
500 along with other nine racing events this 2007her continued success in this new phase of her
season under SAMAX Motor sports team. She willcareer."
go behind the steering wheel of the No. 23Meanwhile, Peter Baron, Team Pprincipal of
CITGO Racing/SAMAX Motor sport Dallara/HondaSAMAX Motor sport also commented:
Firestone race car equipped with fuel filters like"I would like to personally thank CITGO and Milka
VW fuel filters from VW Motor sports.for their continued support and faith in our
"This is a dream come true for me. I've alwaysprogram. We know this effort, with a new
wanted to race in the Indianapolis 500 and in thesponsor, driver and team will not be easy, but we
IndyCar Series, and I can't begin to thank CITGOare thrilled to have this opportunity and will work
for continuing to support my racing, as well asour hardest to give Milka the necessary tools to
everybody at SAMAX Motorsport," says Milkasucceed on track.
Duno. "The SAMAX team brings a lot of