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Chicago (June 11th, 2004) - Team Barking Chirp, "The Best Damn Team Without a Car," dominated the 88th running of the Indianapolis 500 with a superior on and off-track presence. The team laid ruins to multiple Indianapolis establishments and proved, once again, and that is a true player when it comes to Indianapolis 500 antics and enthusiasm.

"This year marked a new level of drunkenness, debauchery, and pain for each member of the team," remarked Bob "4-Finger" Hengel, Director of Vendor Relations. Hengel is a member of the "Original 5" and has been attending the 500 since 2002.

This year's team proved to be a robust and well-rounded group, with each member doing his part to be the best damn team without a car. The team was also proud to announce that pledge Joe "JAG" Grussenmeyer stepped-up to the plate and proved to be a true asset.

While he attempted a valiant performance, Director of Remembrances Alex "Can't Stand Ya" Costanzo lost all credibility by not attending the pre-race reception, Friday's festivities or race day. His title is currently on suspension with a possible promotion for JAG prior to next year's race.

"I was dumbfounded by Alex's performance," said Todd "Short-Shorts" Vannuland, "as a member of the February planning committee, Alex's recommendations were needed throughout the race weekend." Alex attended the team's planning trip to Indy in February.

Highlights of this year's race include:

" Two Executed Fastbreaks - The Captain pulled a "bait and switch" and executed a fastbreak post-reception, while the Colonel gave one lucky lady on Georgetown Road a true Therapist fastbreak prior to the race.

" $2,500 Expenditure at the Red Garter - JAG, the Captain, the Colonel and the Director of Vendor Relations spent a combined $2,500 Friday night at the Red Garter - enjoying two shifts of ladies.

" Vendor Fight - During a heated debate with a new rib vendor on Georgetown Road, 4-Finger was punched in the face after questioning the quality of the vendor's food and bled for hours.

" Karaoke Performance - The Colonel proved very entertaining during an hour performance to the fine people of Speedway.

" Tornado - The team was caught in a Maelstrom after the race, which caused thousands of dollars of damage to the city of Indianapolis. This didn't stop Four, JAG and the Captain from visiting the Brickyard Crossing Tavern.

"Overall, this was a very successful year for TBC Racing. We continue to work to our goal of living and breeding in Speedway, and one day having the cougar race car logo on an open-wheel car," said The Captain, Team Captain. Additionally, Buddy Rice won the race.

The next official Team Barking Chirp event will be held Saturday, July 17th, at Lake Geneva Raceway. That evening will feature Modifieds, Super Stocks and TRAILER RACE #2. The team is currently taking applications for the 89th running of the Indianapolis 500 as well.

Attached please find team photos. If you require additional images or updates, please email teambarkingchirp@hotmail.com.