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Five-time Sprint Cup and former Daytona 500 winning crew chief Tommy Baldwin announced the formation of a new Sprint Cup Series race team under the existing Tommy Baldwin Racing banner Tuesday.

The team, located in Mooresville, NC, plans to compete in the 51st running of The Daytona 500 in February using Toyota’s. The team will then attempt to campaign full-time in the Sprint Cup series.

“With tough economic times upon us, the timing for starting this team is right,” Baldwin said. “Our overhead is low and we have a great group of talented mechanics and specialists to choose from. We can offer sponsors the chance to get into Sprint Cup racing at a fraction of the costs, without compromising on-track performance, due to our low overhead.”

Baldwin previously formed a Nationwide Series program, which he later sold. The team grew into what is now known as Gillette-Evernham Motorsports.

“We will do everything we can to support NASCAR and its fans,” Baldwin said. “We are thankful for the opportunity NASCAR offers as we are able to prepare our own car to compete in one of the nation’s top sporting events. That’s what makes NASCAR so different from the other major sports. It’s still attainable to be an owner, if you are willing to put the work in and I’m no stranger to hard work.”

There was no word on driver, sponsor or car number.

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