September 27, 2008- Pro-driver, Niclas Jönsson, a native of Bankeryd, Sweden returns home as guest driver at the STCC Posten Grande finale, Camaro Cup Racing Series. Hosted by Bryntesson Motorsports team, Jönsson is piloting the #96 "Speedo" Fragus Warranty Group sponsored Chevy Camaro in two-15 minute races. Qualifying 2nd with a time of 1:25.620, Jönsson is competing against 30 other drivers at the 3,106km track at Mantorp Park. In Race 1 held Saturday afternoon, Jönsson, after a fight for the lead finished with a 3rd place podium and a fastest lap time of 1:25.696.

This is Jönsson's first return to Mantorp Park since 1992 when he won the Group N Touring Car Division in the Scandinavian Championship racing for Honda. In 1990-1991, Jonsson won the Formula 3 series in the Scandinavian Championship racing a Reynard Honda Mugen.

"I am thrilled to be back at Mantorp Park, it's bringing up a lot of fond memories for me.", said Jönsson. "This is really where I got my start so I am honored to have been asked by Tony Bryntesson to be the guest driver on his team. Tony and his crew have been fantastic, they are like one big family, welcoming and very professional."

"We are so happy Nic was able to come race with us this weekend.", said Tony Bryntesson, team owner of Bryntesson Motorsports. "We have been following Nic's career in the U.S. for a long time and are glad he could join us for the CCR season finale."

Started 20 years ago, Camaro Cup Racing consist of drivers and team owners that are big fans of the American car culture and NASCAR. All races are driven at the same weekends and in collaboration with the STCC - the Swedish Touring Car Championship. This is the best of Swedish motorsports and the record number crowd will prove it, with over 25,000 fans and over 100 media expected to be in attendance.

To learn more about the STCC, Camaro Cup Series visit www.bryntessonmotorsport.com or www.stcc.se.

Jönsson's next race will be at his home town track, Road Atlanta in Braselton, Georgia for the American Le Mans Series, 10 hour Petit race starting October 4th at 11:15am EDT. Tune in to SPEED Channel for live coverage. Visit Race Schedule to view Nic's busy 2008 schedule.

For more information about Nic, email media@nicjonsson.com

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