February 10, 2007 -- Restrictor Plate This, a SportsBlog Nation site covering NASCAR and other auto racing leagues, today announces the formation of a partnership with Backstretch Motorsports, a leading online auto racing news site covering a multitude of different racing leagues.

Under this agreement, Restrictor Plate This will reprint the news articles and editorial content of Backstretch Motorsports in a dedicated sidebar area.  This arrangement will enable the readers of Restrictor Plate This to enjoy the wealth of knowledge Backstretch Motorsports has been bringing to the auto racing fan since its creation in January of 2006.

Bram Hume, the owner and main writer for Backstretch Motorsports, brings first-hand experience as a driver and mechanic in several racing leagues, including NASCAR, into his work.  His ability to analyze and discuss both the technical and personal aspects of auto racing are unparalleled, making this partnership between the two sites all the better.

Jerry Wilson, who under the screen name Diecast Dude is the author and manager of Restrictor Plate This, comments about the arrangement, "I've known Bram for several years.  He's one of my closest friends.  I can't begin to describe how much I've learned about racing directly from him.  We've talked about working together before, and I am thrilled this is coming together.

"At the moment, some third-party technical issues out of his control are hindering Bram's work.  While those are being sorted out, I'm honored to have him contributing to RPT.  Even after his site is back up and running, I'll continue to run the Backstretch Motorsports sidebar in the same manner as the NASCAR News and other sidebar areas where team news and items direct from the racing league to which the sidebar is dedicated are located.

"This is a huge step forward in establishing RPT as a source for news, information, and lively commentary both by myself and the diary/comments writers who make the site something far greater than it would be if it was just me talking all the time.  RPT is a genuine community.  Again, I'm honored to have Bram here."

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