Roto-Rooter joins Phoenix's McDowell for NASCAR Nationwide Series race at PIR

MOORESVILLE, N.C. (April 8, 2010) - Roto-Rooter will be the primary sponsor of Phoenix, Ariz. native Michael McDowell's No. 81 Dodge Charger for the NASCAR Nationwide Series race at Phoenix International Raceway on Friday, April 9.

McDowell is in his second full season in the Nationwide Series and in his first season with MacDonald Motorsports.

"Phoenix is always a special race for me and to have a great company like Roto-Rooter supporting MacDonald Motorsports makes it even better," said McDowell. "This team is working very hard and has put some very fast cars on the track. It'll be great to earn a hometown win for Roto-Rooter and this MacDonald team."

"We are ecstatic to be involved with a Phoenix driver such as Michael McDowell," said Mark Metcalfe, Vice President of Hoffman Southwest/Roto-Rooter. "Our company has a huge presence in the Valley. This is a great opportunity to entertain our customers and gain great exposure for Roto-Rooter."

Roto-Rooter Plumbing and Drain Service has been America's Neighborhood Plumber, trusted and recommended, since 1935. For more information on Roto-Rooter, please visit roto-rooter.com.

ESPN2 will air the Bashas' Supermarkets 200 from Phoenix International Raceway at 9pm EST.

For more information on driver Michael McDowell and team MacDonald Motorsports, please visit mmcdowell.com and mms81.com.