Clint Bowyer Busch Series Race Preview
Official Team Report
Bowyer Aims for Victory in Final ACDelco Appearance
HUNTERSVILLE, N.C. (Nov. 14, 2006) With a victory and three additional top-five performances in the last six races, ACDelco driver Clint Bowyer is focused on a similarly strong finish at the Busch Series season finale this weekend at Homestead-Miami Speedway.
Bowyer, who enters the event third in Busch Series points, is hoping a victory will propel him past Carl Edwards to second in the standings and provide ACDelco with a winning memory of the brand's final appearance on the No. 2 Chevrolet. ACDelco will not return as the primary sponsor of the Richard Childress Racing (RCR) No. 2 car in 2007.
"ACDelco is the best sponsor I could have ever imagined having in the Busch Series," said Bowyer. "Their record speaks for itself. They have the most wins and the most championships than any other sponsor, and I'm proud to be a part of that history. Hopefully, we can add to it with a victory at Homestead."
For over two decades, the ACDelco brand has been intrinsically associated with the Busch Series. As both an event and team sponsor, ACDelco has made significant contributions to the growth and success of NASCAR's premier feeder series. During the past 10 years, an impressive roster of drivers has competed in the ACDelco Chevrolet, including Steve Park, Dale Earnhardt Jr., Kevin Harvick, Johnny Sauter, Ron Hornaday, and Clint Bowyer.
From 1997 through 2006, ACDelco drivers have earned an unrivalled three Busch Series championships, two Rookie-of-the-Year titles and 30 victories. In addition, ACDelco drivers have earned at least one Busch Series win in each of the last 10 years, including Bowyer's victory at Dover International Speedway in September.
Bowyer about Homestead-Miami Speedway…
"Homestead is unique with the multi-grade banking and just the way you drive it. I always seem to be most happy right down on the bottom of the track because it's the flattest part. The tires are another big part of the way you drive it and how you use a lot of brake on a big track like it. It's all stuff that I normally don't do on a track this size."
Points of Interest…
* Track Stats…In two Busch Series appearances at Homestead-Miami Speedway, Bowyer has qualified 23rd and 12th, respectively. He went on to finish 39th and eighth. His average starting position is 17.5 and his average finishing position is 23.5.
* Points Chase…Bowyer remains third in the NASCAR Busch Series driver point standings after his fourth-place finish at Phoenix International Raceway last weekend. He is now 940 points behind his RCR teammate and points leader Kevin Harvick, but only 96 points behind second place Carl Edwards.
* What Ya' Haulin'…The Real Car Guys will take chassis No. 63 to Homestead-Miami Speedway this weekend. The ACDelco race team built this chassis for the 2006 race season and it will make its debut this Saturday.
* Record Holder…Bowyer holds the record for most consecutive NASCAR Busch Series races running at the finish. He has completed 59 straight races, beginning at Darlington in 2005.
* Start Time…The NASCAR Busch Series season finale at Homestead-Miami Speedway is scheduled for 7:10 p.m. EST Nov. 18. Live television coverage of the 200-lap event will begin at 7:00 p.m. EST on TNT, with live radio coverage beginning at the same time on your local MRN radio affiliate and XM Satellite Radio (channel 144). NASCAR Busch Series qualifying will be broadcast live on SPEED beginning at 3:30 p.m. EST Nov. 18.
Clint Bowyer's Busch Series Stats at Homestead-Miami Speedway
Date Event Start Finish Laps Status Winnings
11/20/04 Ford 300 23 29 98(203) Accident $20,435
11/19/05 Ford 300 12 8 200(200) Running $36,100
Total/Avg 2 17.5 23.5 298(403) -- $56,535
Clint Bowyer's 2006 NASCAR Busch Series Record
Date Race St Fin Laps Status Winnings
02/18/06 Daytona 3 3 120/120 Running $88,620
02/25/06 California 14 16 150/150 Running $33,375
03/5/06 Mexico 13 16 80/80 Running $48,155
03/11/06 Las Vegas 8 9 206/200 Running $42,408
03/18/06 Atlanta 11 14 195/195 Running $22,380
04/04/06 Bristol 4 12 300/300 Running $23,775
04/08/06 Texas 37 18 206/200 Running $22,875
04/15/06 Nashville 2 2 225/225 Running $34,000
04/21/06 Phoenix 16 21 206/206 Running $15,425
04/29/06 Talladega 2 5 117/117 Running $27,300
05/05/06 Richmond 2 7 250/250 Running $18,210
05/12/06 Darlington 11 17 147(147) Running $15,675
05/27/06 Charlotte 17 36 168(200) Running $15,300
06/03/06 Dover 3 4 200(200) Running $23,025
06/10/06 Nashville 4 2 225(225) Running $36,950
06/17/06 Kentucky 21 12 200(200) Running $22,325
06/24/06 Milwaukee 4 18 258(258) Running $17,275
06/30/06 Daytona 7 6 103(103) Running $29,000
07/08/06 Chicago 20 7 200(200) Running $28,650
07/15/06 Loudon 5 2 200(200) Running $22,625
07/22/06 Martinsville 1 2 250(250) Running $60,225
08/05/06 Indy 2 40 109(200) Running $13,515
08/12/06 Watkins Glen 14 16 83(83) Running $15,825
08/19/06 Michigan 39 12 128(128) Running $17,825
08/25/06 Bristol 3 23 250(250) Running $21,895
09/02/06 California 1 13 150(150) Running $29,525
09/08/06 Richmond 10 37 191(250) Running $14,405
09/23/06 Dover 16 1 202(202) Running $41,150
09/30/06 Kansas 9 5 200(200) Running $33,700
10/13/06 Charlotte 24 7 202(202) Running $23,285
10/28/06 Memphis 19 2 252(252) Running $39,850
11/04/06 Texas 12 17 199(200) Running $15,975
11/11/06 Phoenix 17 4 203(203) Running $29,500
Total/Avg 34 11.1 12.1 6375(6559) -- $985,023
Official Team Report
Bowyer Aims for Victory in Final ACDelco Appearance
HUNTERSVILLE, N.C. (Nov. 14, 2006) With a victory and three additional top-five performances in the last six races, ACDelco driver Clint Bowyer is focused on a similarly strong finish at the Busch Series season finale this weekend at Homestead-Miami Speedway.
Bowyer, who enters the event third in Busch Series points, is hoping a victory will propel him past Carl Edwards to second in the standings and provide ACDelco with a winning memory of the brand's final appearance on the No. 2 Chevrolet. ACDelco will not return as the primary sponsor of the Richard Childress Racing (RCR) No. 2 car in 2007.
"ACDelco is the best sponsor I could have ever imagined having in the Busch Series," said Bowyer. "Their record speaks for itself. They have the most wins and the most championships than any other sponsor, and I'm proud to be a part of that history. Hopefully, we can add to it with a victory at Homestead."
For over two decades, the ACDelco brand has been intrinsically associated with the Busch Series. As both an event and team sponsor, ACDelco has made significant contributions to the growth and success of NASCAR's premier feeder series. During the past 10 years, an impressive roster of drivers has competed in the ACDelco Chevrolet, including Steve Park, Dale Earnhardt Jr., Kevin Harvick, Johnny Sauter, Ron Hornaday, and Clint Bowyer.
From 1997 through 2006, ACDelco drivers have earned an unrivalled three Busch Series championships, two Rookie-of-the-Year titles and 30 victories. In addition, ACDelco drivers have earned at least one Busch Series win in each of the last 10 years, including Bowyer's victory at Dover International Speedway in September.
Bowyer about Homestead-Miami Speedway…
"Homestead is unique with the multi-grade banking and just the way you drive it. I always seem to be most happy right down on the bottom of the track because it's the flattest part. The tires are another big part of the way you drive it and how you use a lot of brake on a big track like it. It's all stuff that I normally don't do on a track this size."
Points of Interest…
* Track Stats…In two Busch Series appearances at Homestead-Miami Speedway, Bowyer has qualified 23rd and 12th, respectively. He went on to finish 39th and eighth. His average starting position is 17.5 and his average finishing position is 23.5.
* Points Chase…Bowyer remains third in the NASCAR Busch Series driver point standings after his fourth-place finish at Phoenix International Raceway last weekend. He is now 940 points behind his RCR teammate and points leader Kevin Harvick, but only 96 points behind second place Carl Edwards.
* What Ya' Haulin'…The Real Car Guys will take chassis No. 63 to Homestead-Miami Speedway this weekend. The ACDelco race team built this chassis for the 2006 race season and it will make its debut this Saturday.
* Record Holder…Bowyer holds the record for most consecutive NASCAR Busch Series races running at the finish. He has completed 59 straight races, beginning at Darlington in 2005.
* Start Time…The NASCAR Busch Series season finale at Homestead-Miami Speedway is scheduled for 7:10 p.m. EST Nov. 18. Live television coverage of the 200-lap event will begin at 7:00 p.m. EST on TNT, with live radio coverage beginning at the same time on your local MRN radio affiliate and XM Satellite Radio (channel 144). NASCAR Busch Series qualifying will be broadcast live on SPEED beginning at 3:30 p.m. EST Nov. 18.
Clint Bowyer's Busch Series Stats at Homestead-Miami Speedway
Date Event Start Finish Laps Status Winnings
11/20/04 Ford 300 23 29 98(203) Accident $20,435
11/19/05 Ford 300 12 8 200(200) Running $36,100
Total/Avg 2 17.5 23.5 298(403) -- $56,535
Clint Bowyer's 2006 NASCAR Busch Series Record
Date Race St Fin Laps Status Winnings
02/18/06 Daytona 3 3 120/120 Running $88,620
02/25/06 California 14 16 150/150 Running $33,375
03/5/06 Mexico 13 16 80/80 Running $48,155
03/11/06 Las Vegas 8 9 206/200 Running $42,408
03/18/06 Atlanta 11 14 195/195 Running $22,380
04/04/06 Bristol 4 12 300/300 Running $23,775
04/08/06 Texas 37 18 206/200 Running $22,875
04/15/06 Nashville 2 2 225/225 Running $34,000
04/21/06 Phoenix 16 21 206/206 Running $15,425
04/29/06 Talladega 2 5 117/117 Running $27,300
05/05/06 Richmond 2 7 250/250 Running $18,210
05/12/06 Darlington 11 17 147(147) Running $15,675
05/27/06 Charlotte 17 36 168(200) Running $15,300
06/03/06 Dover 3 4 200(200) Running $23,025
06/10/06 Nashville 4 2 225(225) Running $36,950
06/17/06 Kentucky 21 12 200(200) Running $22,325
06/24/06 Milwaukee 4 18 258(258) Running $17,275
06/30/06 Daytona 7 6 103(103) Running $29,000
07/08/06 Chicago 20 7 200(200) Running $28,650
07/15/06 Loudon 5 2 200(200) Running $22,625
07/22/06 Martinsville 1 2 250(250) Running $60,225
08/05/06 Indy 2 40 109(200) Running $13,515
08/12/06 Watkins Glen 14 16 83(83) Running $15,825
08/19/06 Michigan 39 12 128(128) Running $17,825
08/25/06 Bristol 3 23 250(250) Running $21,895
09/02/06 California 1 13 150(150) Running $29,525
09/08/06 Richmond 10 37 191(250) Running $14,405
09/23/06 Dover 16 1 202(202) Running $41,150
09/30/06 Kansas 9 5 200(200) Running $33,700
10/13/06 Charlotte 24 7 202(202) Running $23,285
10/28/06 Memphis 19 2 252(252) Running $39,850
11/04/06 Texas 12 17 199(200) Running $15,975
11/11/06 Phoenix 17 4 203(203) Running $29,500
Total/Avg 34 11.1 12.1 6375(6559) -- $985,023
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