Duno Finishes Early at Iowa Corn Indy 250


NEWTON, Iowa (June 24, 2007) - IndyCar rookie driver Milka Duno finished early today at the Iowa Speedway after starting in 19th position in her #23 CITGO Racing Dallara Honda. The Iowa race track is Duno's first short oval event and her fourth IndyCar Series appearance.

Duno was forced to exit the race early as a result of wheel bearing failure.

"This was my first experience on a short oval track and knew it was going to be challenge," said Duno. "The car was very strong and handled well in traffic. I have learned so much during the past few days at the Iowa Speedway and will put this new knowledge into action as I prepare for my next race."

Milka's next event will be at the Richmond International Raceway on Sunday, June 30th, 2007.

CITGO, based in Houston, is a refiner, marketer and transporter of transportation fuels, lubricants, petrochemicals, refined waxes, asphalt and other industrial products. The company has been a major sponsor of American racing for 21 years in such series as NASCAR, Grand-Am Racing and now the IndyCar Series. CITGO is owned by PDV America, Inc., an indirect wholly owned subsidiary of Petróleos de Venezuela, S.A., the national oil company of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela. For more information on CITGO visit www.citgo.com.

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