HUNTERSVILLE, N.C. (July 13 2010) – Joe Gibbs Racing driver Matt DiBenedetto will return to the NASCAR Nationwide Series circuit this weekend when he goes behind the wheel of the No. 20 Pizza Ranch Toyota at Gateway International Raceway in Madison, IL.

This will be the third Nationwide Series race of the season for DiBenedetto and the fourth of his young career. The 18-year-old JGR driver made his season debut in Nashville in June with his first top-ten finish and had appeared ready to match the feat again at Road America before a broken lower arm on the right front side of the car relegated him to a 29th-place finish.

This will mark the second of three races for DiBenedetto’s primary sponsor Pizza Ranch. Pizza Ranch was on the car at Road America and will return again on July 31 for the race at Iowa.



Pizza Ranch specializes in pizza and chicken and has grown steadily with franchises currently in nine states. Offering a host of dining options to include a pizza/chicken/salad bar buffet, carry-out pizza, or delivery of chicken and pizza to the home. Pizza Ranch puts the customer first with extraordinary hospitality and service that has helped them become the largest regional pizza restaurant chain in Iowa, Minnesota, North Dakota and South Dakota.



The 250-mile race from Gateway International Raceway will be televised by ESPN2 on Saturday, July 17 with coverage starting at 7 PM ET (race starts at 7:30 PM).