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Race Advance:
Missouri-Illinois Dodge Dealers 250
July 17, 2010 |
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NASCAR Nationwide Series Race - Gateway International Raceway |
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Brad Keselowski on Racing at Gateway:
"Gateway is a unique facility. It requires some different setups and different
driver techniques. I think it's really good for the sport to have some variety
and Gateway certainly provides that. There is usually a good fan turnout for the
events there and the fact that we are going there twice this year is pretty
exciting in that regard. It's a Dodge-sponsored race so that means everyone at
Penske Racing wants to win this weekend to ensure that the trophy stays within
the Dodge family. I feel that with the way we have been running this year we can
go there and contend for the win."
Crew Chief Paul Wolfe on preparing the car:
"Gateway is a challenge because the two ends of the track are so different from
each other. It's a compromising racetrack, similar to Phoenix, but it also has
characteristics of both Loudon and Richmond. Just about every aspect of racing
comes into play at Gateway. Aerodynamics, mechanical grip, braking and motor are
all very important to running well at that track. We've had good results with
the car we are taking this weekend and we're always confident in Brad's
abilities behind the wheel. Hopefully we'll get a solid finish to gain back some
of the points we lost at Chicago."
Brad's Nationwide 2010 Record:
Starts: 18
Poles: 4
Wins: 3
Top 5: 14
Top 10: 16
Winnings: $623,525
News and Notes
• This Week's Charger: The No. 22 Penske Racing Discount Tire Dodge Charger team
will use chassis PRS-034 during Friday's 250-mile race at Gateway International
Raceway (GIR). Brad Keselowski drove this chassis to the pole position and a
second-place finish at New Hampshire Motor Speedway in June.
• The No. 22 Discount Tire Dodge Charger in 2010: After 18 races, Keselowski and
the No. 22 Discount Tire Dodge team currently lead the Nationwide Series driver
point standings by 227 points over Carl Edwards. Keselowski has led the
standings since his win at Talladega Superspeedway in April.
• Adding to the Record: By taking the checkered flag in last Friday's race at
Chicagoland Speedway, Keselowski extended his NASCAR record with his 85th
consecutive Nationwide Series race without a DNF (Did Not Finish).
• Series Leader: Keselowski leads the Nationwide Series in top-five finishes (14),
top-10 finishes (16) and laps completed. He has completed all but one of the
3,303 laps contested this season and has led the field for 629 of those
circuits.
• Track Record: Keselowski set the track qualifying record at GIR in 2009 when he
toured the oval in 33.158 seconds. It was his second-career Nationwide Series
pole.
Follow Brad on Twitter
Fans can now follow Brad Keselowski on Twitter at
www.twitter.com/keselowski. Fans
can get a glimpse inside his everyday life while keeping up-to-date on the latest news for
the No. 22 Discount Tire Dodge team.
Tune In
"Trackside Live" with Jeff Hammond co-sponsored by Discount Tire
Friday or Saturday* 7 or 8 p.m.* SPEED
*Check your local listings
Missouri-Illinois Dodge Dealers 250
7/17 11:45 a.m. Final Practice No Broadcast
7/17 4:30 p.m. Qualifying ESPN2
7/17 8:00 p.m. Race ESPN2 |
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