January 16, 2007
Charlotte, NC

Josh Butler Plans to Benefit From Future Stars Academy

Josh Butler, coming off a successful 2006 season, has added another weapon to his arsenal: the teen driver has signed as a member of the Future Stars in Racing Training & Development Academy to enhance his career.

The academy was founded by Rolfe Schnur, well known in motorsports marketing circles, and Charles Hudson, who started his career in racing as an official in NASCAR Busch Grand National Series races. Backed by an advisory board with stellar reputations, the Academy offers training in all aspects of racing except driving. Even that is covered in one respect: how a driver reacts to perceived slights on the track will have a great impact on one's perception by the public and fellow competitors.

"The Future Stars in Racing Academy is a great opportunity for me to take my racing career to the next level and become a much more successful driver outside the racecar, with the media and while I'm out in public," said Butler.

Web-based seminars "webinars" form one core aspect of the training, accompanied by written and oral assignments, public appearances, interviews on video, in person and via telephone to give Academy members vitally needed experience in dealing with the public and the media.

"My family and I look forward to working with Rolfe and Charles… we are really excited about the Academy and what it has to offer" Butler added.

Watch for the young driver to continue his progress through the field in the Allison Legacy series and as he adds dirt Modifieds and Limited Sprint Cars to his resume.