Air Force returns to Wood Brothers for 2006 Nextel Cup Series Published Dec. 13, 2005 RANDOLPH AIR FORCE BASE, Texas (AFPN) -- The Air Force's participation in NASCAR's Nextel Cup Series continues in 2006 as an associate advertiser with the Wood Brothers/JTG Racing No. 21 car. The 2006 race season marks the sixth year the Air Force has been racing with the Wood Brothers racing team. NASCAR veteran Ken Schrader replaces Ricky Rudd as driver. "Our participation in NASCAR supports our overall recruiting effort and strengthens awareness of the Air Force among the general public," said Brig. Gen. Dutch Remkes, commander of Air Force Recruiting Service. "With the show car program and the additional races featuring an Air Force blue paint scheme, NASCAR provides us another important forum to reach potential recruits and their families." For the 2006 season, the Air Force has the use of three No. 21 show cars in the Air Force paint scheme. They will be on display at high schools and technical colleges and available for a number of personal appearances by Mr. Schrader. And the No. 21 car -- in Air Force paint scheme -- will participate in eight Nextel Cup Series races. "We're excited about the upcoming season. We were able to double the number from last year of Nextel Cup races featuring the No. 21 car in Air Force blue," General Remkes said. "It promises to be an exciting year for Air Force recruiting and Wood Brothers/JTG Racing."