EDMONTON, AB – The Northern Provincial Pipelines Late Model Series celebrates its 7th season in 2007.  A record 21 races are scheduled for 6 Alberta race tracks this season. Over the next few weeks a look at select NPP Late Model Series drivers and how they are preparing for the chase for the NPP Series Championship and the prize money that goes with it.

SEASON PREVIEW: #12 JEFF GRUNDBERG
WHITECOURT, AB – “It’s going to be fun being back behind the wheel of a race car again, “says Paul Grundberg, “this is a new class for me but I saw a great field of competitors the times I was helping out my brother the last two seasons.”  The Whitecourt, Alberta driver is taking over the driving duties (car #12) from his brother Jeff Grundberg in 2007.  Paul Grundberg is no stranger to racing.  He’s also no stranger to the fact that racing is a dangerous sport.  Grundberg ran an open wheel sprint car until an innocent looking crash in 2003 nearly paralyzed him.  “It was not a serious crash at all (in Edmonton).  There was very little damage.  It was just the way it landed that caused the injury.”  Grundberg suffered a serious neck injury.  “Hearing from Doctors that bone fragments were pointing at my spine was not a fun experience for me whatsoever.  I had to wear a brace.  I was out of commission for a very long time.  I do know I’m very lucky to be able to get back in a race car again.”  Grundberg is one of 6 new drivers who will challenge for NPP Rookie of the Year honors in 2007.  “I’m really looking forward to the season.”