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DAVE BLANEY'S NASCAR NEXTEL CUP PERFORMANCE AT HOMESTEAD MIAMI SPEEDWAY
Date Start Finish Laps Status Winnings
11/13/2005 11 6 267 267 Running $120,250
11/16/2003 18 28 264 267 Running $56,500
11/16/2002 25 43 19 267 Accident $44,089
11/11/2001 14 6 267 267 Running $77,825
11/12/2000 19 9 265 267 Running $48,625
11/14/1999 4 23 265 267 Running $35,500
TOTAL/AVG 15.2 19.2 1347 2184 -- $382,789
Homestead-Miami Speedway News and Notes
* Homestead's Hotrod… The No. 22 Caterpillar car Dave Blaney is scheduled to drive this weekend in the Ford 400 at Homestead-Miami Speedway is chassis No. 78.
* Phoenix Recap… Blaney and the Cat Racing team started the event in 31st and struggled with the handling of the car for a while. Just when the handling began to improve, Blaney was caught in someone else's mess late in the race. The crew spent time on pit road making repairs to the left front and toe and was able to do so without losing a lap. Blaney took the checkered flag in the 23rd spot and picked up one spot in the owners' points standings in the process. The No. 22 Bill Davis Racing team now stands just 88 markers outside the top 25.
* Blaney's Career Stats… Blaney will make his 235th career NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series start when the green flag waves Sunday afternoon on the final event of the 2006 NEXTEL Cup season. He made his first career Cup Series start in October 1992 at [Rockingham] North Carolina Speedway and finished 23rd after qualifying in fourth in his first Cup Series start at Homestead in 1999. Like this weekend, Blaney was aboard a Bill Davis Racing-owned machine.
* Blaney at Homestead… Homestead-Miami Speedway ought to be a place Blaney looks forward to visiting. In six starts on the 1.5-mile oval, Blaney's three top-10 finishes have contributed to his average finish of 19.2. With an average starting spot of 15.2, Blaney's also not too shabby when it comes to qualifying. In fact, he has never started outside the top 10 at the South Florida facility.
* BDR at HMS… Competitors driving Bill Davis Racing-owned Cup cars have been racing at Homestead-Miami Speedway since 1999 and have made 13 starts. Bill Davis Racing drivers have earned two top-10 finishes in competition at the Miami area track.
* Fish On… Blaney will participate in the Miccosukee Resort & Gaming Hot Rods & Reels Charity Fishing Tournament Saturday morning at the track. The event benefits the non-profit Darrell Gwynn Foundation to Cure Paralysis and the Betty Jane France Pediatric Center "Speediatrics" at Homestead Hospital.
* One Last Time… Blaney will sign autographs at the Caterpillar merchandise trailer following final practice Saturday afternoon. Stop by the Cat souvenir trailer or visit www.daveblaney.com for updates and additional information.
* Homestead Broadcast Schedule… Qualifying for the NASCAR Nextel Cup Ford 400 is scheduled to start at 3:10 p.m. ET Friday, Nov. 17. The 267-lap event is scheduled to start at 2:55 p.m. ET Sunday, Nov. 19, and will broadcast LIVE on NBC (TV), MRN (radio) and XM Satellite Radio Channel 144.
Dave Blaney on Homestead-Miami Speedway…
"It's actually hard to believe that were headed to the last race of the season. I always have mixed feelings this time of year. On the one hand, I'm one of the guys who would race all year round if I could, but at the same time, I think I could use a little break from it all right now. The good news is that everyone at Bill Davis Racing and Caterpillar is really excited about next year, and we think things are really going to be a lot better than this year. I don't think anyone on this team expected us to struggle as much as we have at times. That's been tough, but we've held our heads high, and we've plugged away at it. Our goal of being in the top 25 points is still reachable, and that's what we're going to concentrate on this weekend in Homestead."
Career NASCAR Nextel Cup Series Record
Starts Wins Poles Top-5 Top-10 DNF Winnings
234 0 1 2 20 32 $16,578,721
DAVE BLANEY NEXTEL CUP 2006 RESULTS
Date Race Start Finish Laps Status Money
02/19/06 Daytona 34 22 203/203 Running $271,241
02/26/06 Fontana 24 30 249/251 Running 91,583
03/12/06 Las Vegas 28 31 269/270 Running 90,833
03/20/06 Atlanta 30 32 323 325 Running 75,797
03/26/06 Bristol 32 23 499/500 Running 96,683
04/09/06 Martinsville 14 17 499/500 Running 89,233
04/09/06 Texas 31 29 330/334 Running 92,475
04/22/06 Phoenix 41 27 309/312 Running 75,172
O4/30/06 Talladega 38 24 183/188 Running 94,858
05/06/06 Richmond 19 20 399/400 Running 85,808
05/13/06 Darlington 32 27 364/367 Running 84,158
05/28/06 Charlotte 29 32 395/400 Running 82,775
06/04/06 Dover 31 30 398/400 Running 87,047
06/11/06 Pocono 30 27 199/200 Running 77,073
06/18/06 Michigan 33 30 129/129 Running 72,600
06/25/06 Infineon 36 39 79/110 Mechanical 67,250
07/01/06 Daytona II 41 27 160/160 Running 97,833
07/09/06 Chicago 15 17 270/270 Running 106,233
07/16/06 Loudon 28 13 308/308 Running 95,783
07/23/06 Pocono 24 16 200/200 Running 84,333
08/06/06 Indy 42 29 160/160 Running 149,797
08/13/06 Watkins Glen 25 40 61/90 Accident 57,600
08/20/06 Michigan 19 24 200/200 Running 87,983
08.26.06 Bristol 22 14 500/500 Running 113,758
09.03.06 California 41 28 249/250 Running 101,718
09.09.06 Richmond 15 4 400/400 Running 130,983
09.17.06 Sylvania 300 21 9 300/300 Running 103,333
09.24.06 Dover 38 12 399/400 Running 96,983
10.01.01 Kansas 17 21 266/267 Running 98,983
10.08.06 Talladega II 35 28 186/188 Running 82,897
10.14.06 Charlotte II 36 26 278/334 Running 65,475
10.22.06 Martinsville 6 33 485/500 Running 77,722
10.29.06 Atlanta II 26 18 323/325 Running 106,858
11.05.06 Texas II 30 32 330/339 Running 93,475
11.12.06 Phoenix II 31 23 312/312 Running 81,983
Total/Avg 35 28.4 24.4 10,190/10,302 -- $3,368,576
* The Cat crew…
Tony Anderson Car Chief
Steven Berry Coach Driver/Pit Support
Ryan Crellin Front Tire Carrier
Nick Dasovich Gas Runner
Jason Everhart Shocks/Rear Tire Carrier
Kevin "Keg" Gately Tire Specialist/Catch Can
Dax Gerringer Engineer
Craig "Fish" Griffitts Engine Tuner
Kevin Hamlin Crew Chief
Tom Hubert Rear Tire Changer
Tim Hussey Pit Support
Chris Osborne Spotter
Jim "Tiny" Pollard Transport Driver/Gas Man
Kyle Roland Jack Man
Derek Seeke Engineer
Andy Shahan Mechanic
Brad Tunny Mechanic/Sign Board
Dana Worthing Mechanic/Front Tire Changer
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