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19 October 2007
Product News
Siemens PLM Software Technology Helps Hendrick Motorsports Win Two Nascar Nextel Cup Series Races in a Row to Take the Lead in the Chase for the Championship
Siemens PLM Software , a division of Siemens Automation and Drives ( A&D ) announced Siemens PLM Software-sponsored racing team Hendrick Motorsports - whose cars are developed with the help of Siemens PLM Software technology - won back-to-back races to take the lead in the NASCAR® NEXTEL Cup Series Chase for the Championship.
Hendrick Motorsports driver Jeff Gordon, a four-time NEXTEL Cup Champion, won the UAW-Ford 500 at Talladega Superspeedway and the Bank of America 500 at Lowe's Motor Speedway to take the lead in the Chase. Teammate Jimmie Johnson, the 2006 NEXTEL Cup champion, finished second at Talladega and holds the number two position in the Chase with five races left.
"Siemens PLM Software congratulates Hendrick Motorsports and drivers Jeff Gordon and Jimmie Johnson and we wish the team good luck," said Dave Shirk, executive vice president of Global Marketing for Siemens PLM Software. "It takes teamwork and consistency throughout the year to make the Chase but it takes focus and a commitment to being the best to stay on top. Siemens PLM Software and Hendrick Motorsports share that singular focus to be the best. Siemens PLM Software is proud of our relationship with the racing teams and, along with our customers, are pleased to know that our solutions help the teams consistently deliver wins to continue to stay on top and go for the championship."
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