Ruby Tuesday, Inc., which is based in Maryville, TN, has over 900 restaurants worldwide. Ruby Tuesday supports sports marketing and are not strangers to the motorsports arena. "Sports fans are the most engaged fans around, and race fans are extremely loyal to their team and driver," remarked Mr. Young. "Being associated with two first-rate names in the racing community, Tim George Jr. and Eddie Sharp Racing, we believe this avenue of sports marketing is another way that we can continue to reach many Ruby Tuesday fans."

Ruby Tuesday has worked diligently to build upon their strong brand name. "Tim has done an outstanding job of representing our brand, and we are very confident that as we go forward with this partnership, this will continue," Young added. "Tim's passion for excellence and his drive for success reflect Ruby Tuesday's brand promises, and we are proud to have him driving for the Ruby Tuesday Racing team."

After graduating college from the University of Miami, Tim George Jr. moved on to drive in the Grand-Am Koni Challenge, achieving podium results in his first season of professional motorsports competition. George Jr. quickly advanced to compete in one of the highest forms of sportscar racing in the world, the Grand-Am Rolex Series, where he earned the title of 2008 MESCO "Building for the Future" Rolex Rookie of the Year and finished an impressive fourth place in the 2008 Rolex GT Championship.

"Representing a widely recognized brand such as Ruby Tuesday, gives me even more motivation to win." -Tim George, Jr.

"Representing a widely recognized brand such as Ruby Tuesday, gives me even more motivation to win." George Jr. acclaims, "I am proud to be a part of the Ruby Tuesday family."

About Ruby Tuesday: Ruby Tuesday was founded more than 35 years ago, when current Chairman and CEO Sandy Beall opened the first restaurant near the University of Tennessee in 1972, and within the last 18 months, the company has invested in a complete upgrade of the brand to include enhancements to the food, service, and decor of each restaurant. Since origination, the company has grown to over 900 company-owned and franchised restaurants in 45 states, the District of Columbia, 14 foreign countries and Puerto Rico. Ruby Tuesday, Inc. is traded on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: RT). More information about the company may be found at www.rubytuesday.com.