Travis Kvapil Homestead-Miami Race Preview
Travis Kvapil - No. 32 Tide/Downy Chevrolet
Homestead Preview
Tide Racing Notes of Interest
* Travis Kvapil will be attempting to qualify for his 70th NASCAR Nextel Cup race of his career at Homestead-Miami Speedway
* He will be attempting to start in his third NASCAR Nextel Cup race at the 1.5-mile oval. His best start is 26th (Nov. 21, 2004) and best finish is 30th (Nov. 20, 2005)
* In Cup racing, his average start is 28th and average finish is 36th
* Kvapil has completed in 426 of 538 laps (79%) of Cup competition at Homestead
* Since PPI Motorsports (PPIM) is outside the Top 35 in owner points, Kvapil will have to make the Ford 400 on speed
* In his four starts in the Truck Series at Homestead, Kvapil has a best start of 4th (Nov. 14, 2003) and best finish of 2nd (March 4, 2001). He has led one lap at the 1.5-mile facility. His average start is 7th and finish is 11th
Travis Kvapil on Homestead-Miami Speedway …
"First and foremost, qualifying is going to be so important to us. Over 50 cars are entered so we will have to be on top of our game. We tested down there and since then, took a few cars over to the wind tunnel to evaluate which cars we should take. I think we have a good idea of what we need to do so hopefully, everything will go well so that we can end the season on a high note.
"I enjoy racing at Homestead. They took a flat track and banked it. The transitions into the corners are unique. The banking does not pick up until you are midway into the corner. I find that to be challenging. Once you are into the corner, you can move all over the race track. They've done a great job with the progressive banking. It is really racy."
How was the NASCAR test at Homestead for PPI?
"The two days we were down there, we worked extremely hard. We spent a day and a half just on qualifying so I am hoping it will pay off for us by not only making the race on speed, but earn us a respectable qualifying start. The test was very important to us. We definitely learned a bunch so we are looking forward to going back. It's been a very challenging year for us and I would really like to see us do well. We've worked so hard and the guys deserve a run at it on Sunday."
PPI Motorsports
At Homestead-Miami Speedway, PPI Motorsports with Tide Racing has raced in six events. PPIM's best start is 27th (Craven-Nov. 16, 2002) and best finish is 21st (Bobby Hamilton Jr. Nov. 21, 2004).
Average PPI start: 34th
Average PPI finish: 32nd
Tide Racing
To date, Tide Racing has visited victory lane a total of 20 times. PPI Motorsports is responsible for earning two of those wins with driver Ricky Craven (Martinsville Speedway in October 2001 & Darlington Raceway in March 2003)
Tide Ride
Chassis No.: Primary: 76 Back-Up: 77
Tide Racing by the Numbers
Travis Kvapil NEXTEL Cup Series Statistics at Homestead Miami Speedway:
Date Start Finish LC/LT Status Winnings Car
Nov. 21, 2004 26 39 163/271 Accident $49,325 06
Nov. 20, 2005 30 32 263/267 Running $72,275 77
Travis Kvapil Truck Series Statistics at Homestead Miami Speedway:
Date Start Finish LC/LT Status Winnings Truck
Mar. 4, 2001 7 2 167/167 Running $32,850 60
Nov. 15, 2002 6 15 133/134 Running $13,865 60
Nov. 14, 2003 4 6 134/134 Running $15,125 16
Nov. 19, 2004 11 19 133/134 Running $14,565 24
Travis Kvapil / NASCAR Nextel Cup Career Statistics:
Starts Wins Poles Top-5 Top-10 Winnings
69 0 0 0 2 $6,225,959
PPI Motorsports 2006 NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Results
Date Track St Fin LC/TL Status Money Pts
Feb. 19 Daytona 40 27 203/203 Running $265,455 27
Feb. 26 Fontana DNS 40
March 12 Las Vegas 33 39 216/270 Electrical $77,550 40
March 19 Atlanta DNS 41
March 26 Bristol *41 40 349/500 Accident $78,165 41
April 2 Martinsville 40 34 403/500 Running $65,425 41
April 9 Bristol 39 27 331/334 Running $105,122 40
April 22 Phoenix 39 21 311/312 Running $80,958 39
April 30 Talladega 26 19 188/188 Running $101,083 39
May 6 Richmond 36 27 398/400 Running $76,772 39
May 12 Darlington 18 30 364/367 Running $71,400 39
May 28 Charlotte 31 22 399/400 Running $28,700 39
June 4 Dover 27 29 398/400 Running $89,308 38
June 11 Pocono 38 19 200/200 Running $85,683 36
June 18 Michigan 23 21 129/129 Running $89,008 36
June 25 Infineon** 17 37 100/110 Running $67,475 36
July 1 Daytona 15 30 160/160 Running $82,650 37
July 9 Chicago 43 37 268/270 Running $77,425 37
July 16 Loudon 30 35 301/308 Accident $68,125 37
July 23 Pocono 40 27 200/200 Running $79,533 37
Aug 6 Indianapolis 37 25 160/160 Running $158,558 37
July 13 The Glen** 18 32 90/90 Running $70,797 37
Aug 20 Michigan 30 21 200/200 Running $94,558 37
Aug 26 Bristol 28 20 499/500 Running $105,983 37
Sep 3 Fontana 43 34 248/250 Running $85,150 37
Sep 9 Richmond 31 28 398/400 Running $81,808 37
Sep 17 Loudon II 34 27 299/300 Running $72,875 37
Sep 22 Dover II 30 39 118/400 Accident $63,975 37
Oct 1 Kansas 37 19 266/267 Running $104,383 37
Oct 8 Talladega II DNS - - - 37
Oct 15 Charlotte II 38 20 331/334 Running $81,783 37
Oct 22 Martinsville 31 40 332/500 Rear Gear $64,365 37
Oct 29 Atlanta II* 38 32 320/325 Running $79,525 37
Nov 5 Texas II 40 28 337/339 Running $96,775 37
Nov 12 Phoenix II 33 30 310/312 Running $72,722 37
* Denotes starting field set by NASCAR rulebook/owner points due to inclement weather
** Denotes driver change. Ron Fellows drove the Tide Ride at Infineon Raceway for PPI
2006 No. 32 Tide/Downy Chevrolet Team Roster
Primary Team Members:
Driver: Travis Kvapil
Owner: Cal Wells
Crew Chief: Gary Putnam
Competition Director: Gary Putnam
Car Chief: Eric Wilson
Chief Mechanic: Art Harris
Electronics Supervisor: Stuart Kay
Engine Builder: Richard Childress Racing
Engine Tuner: Bob Day
Engineer: Ed Nathman
Shock Engineer: Steve Melson
Over-the-Wall Crew Members:
Front Tire Changer: Kris Young
Front Tire Carrier: Chris Hall
Jackman: Eric Wilson
Rear Tire Changer: Phil Gibson
Rear Tire Carrier: Roger Johnson
Gas Man: Art Harris
Catch Can: Steve Mann
2nd Can: Dennis Cabe
Gas Runner: Dennis Cabe
Pit Support Crew Members:
Electronics: Stuart Kay
Public Relations: Traci Hultzapple
Scorer: Gaye Busch
Spotter: Tom Busch
Tire Specialist: Bryan Kincheloe
Transporter Driver: Garry McKinnish
Transporter Support Driver: Dale Lackey
Travis Kvapil - No. 32 Tide/Downy Chevrolet
Homestead Preview
Tide Racing Notes of Interest
* Travis Kvapil will be attempting to qualify for his 70th NASCAR Nextel Cup race of his career at Homestead-Miami Speedway
* He will be attempting to start in his third NASCAR Nextel Cup race at the 1.5-mile oval. His best start is 26th (Nov. 21, 2004) and best finish is 30th (Nov. 20, 2005)
* In Cup racing, his average start is 28th and average finish is 36th
* Kvapil has completed in 426 of 538 laps (79%) of Cup competition at Homestead
* Since PPI Motorsports (PPIM) is outside the Top 35 in owner points, Kvapil will have to make the Ford 400 on speed
* In his four starts in the Truck Series at Homestead, Kvapil has a best start of 4th (Nov. 14, 2003) and best finish of 2nd (March 4, 2001). He has led one lap at the 1.5-mile facility. His average start is 7th and finish is 11th
Travis Kvapil on Homestead-Miami Speedway …
"First and foremost, qualifying is going to be so important to us. Over 50 cars are entered so we will have to be on top of our game. We tested down there and since then, took a few cars over to the wind tunnel to evaluate which cars we should take. I think we have a good idea of what we need to do so hopefully, everything will go well so that we can end the season on a high note.
"I enjoy racing at Homestead. They took a flat track and banked it. The transitions into the corners are unique. The banking does not pick up until you are midway into the corner. I find that to be challenging. Once you are into the corner, you can move all over the race track. They've done a great job with the progressive banking. It is really racy."
How was the NASCAR test at Homestead for PPI?
"The two days we were down there, we worked extremely hard. We spent a day and a half just on qualifying so I am hoping it will pay off for us by not only making the race on speed, but earn us a respectable qualifying start. The test was very important to us. We definitely learned a bunch so we are looking forward to going back. It's been a very challenging year for us and I would really like to see us do well. We've worked so hard and the guys deserve a run at it on Sunday."
PPI Motorsports
At Homestead-Miami Speedway, PPI Motorsports with Tide Racing has raced in six events. PPIM's best start is 27th (Craven-Nov. 16, 2002) and best finish is 21st (Bobby Hamilton Jr. Nov. 21, 2004).
Average PPI start: 34th
Average PPI finish: 32nd
Tide Racing
To date, Tide Racing has visited victory lane a total of 20 times. PPI Motorsports is responsible for earning two of those wins with driver Ricky Craven (Martinsville Speedway in October 2001 & Darlington Raceway in March 2003)
Tide Ride
Chassis No.: Primary: 76 Back-Up: 77
Tide Racing by the Numbers
Travis Kvapil NEXTEL Cup Series Statistics at Homestead Miami Speedway:
Date Start Finish LC/LT Status Winnings Car
Nov. 21, 2004 26 39 163/271 Accident $49,325 06
Nov. 20, 2005 30 32 263/267 Running $72,275 77
Travis Kvapil Truck Series Statistics at Homestead Miami Speedway:
Date Start Finish LC/LT Status Winnings Truck
Mar. 4, 2001 7 2 167/167 Running $32,850 60
Nov. 15, 2002 6 15 133/134 Running $13,865 60
Nov. 14, 2003 4 6 134/134 Running $15,125 16
Nov. 19, 2004 11 19 133/134 Running $14,565 24
Travis Kvapil / NASCAR Nextel Cup Career Statistics:
Starts Wins Poles Top-5 Top-10 Winnings
69 0 0 0 2 $6,225,959
PPI Motorsports 2006 NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Results
Date Track St Fin LC/TL Status Money Pts
Feb. 19 Daytona 40 27 203/203 Running $265,455 27
Feb. 26 Fontana DNS 40
March 12 Las Vegas 33 39 216/270 Electrical $77,550 40
March 19 Atlanta DNS 41
March 26 Bristol *41 40 349/500 Accident $78,165 41
April 2 Martinsville 40 34 403/500 Running $65,425 41
April 9 Bristol 39 27 331/334 Running $105,122 40
April 22 Phoenix 39 21 311/312 Running $80,958 39
April 30 Talladega 26 19 188/188 Running $101,083 39
May 6 Richmond 36 27 398/400 Running $76,772 39
May 12 Darlington 18 30 364/367 Running $71,400 39
May 28 Charlotte 31 22 399/400 Running $28,700 39
June 4 Dover 27 29 398/400 Running $89,308 38
June 11 Pocono 38 19 200/200 Running $85,683 36
June 18 Michigan 23 21 129/129 Running $89,008 36
June 25 Infineon** 17 37 100/110 Running $67,475 36
July 1 Daytona 15 30 160/160 Running $82,650 37
July 9 Chicago 43 37 268/270 Running $77,425 37
July 16 Loudon 30 35 301/308 Accident $68,125 37
July 23 Pocono 40 27 200/200 Running $79,533 37
Aug 6 Indianapolis 37 25 160/160 Running $158,558 37
July 13 The Glen** 18 32 90/90 Running $70,797 37
Aug 20 Michigan 30 21 200/200 Running $94,558 37
Aug 26 Bristol 28 20 499/500 Running $105,983 37
Sep 3 Fontana 43 34 248/250 Running $85,150 37
Sep 9 Richmond 31 28 398/400 Running $81,808 37
Sep 17 Loudon II 34 27 299/300 Running $72,875 37
Sep 22 Dover II 30 39 118/400 Accident $63,975 37
Oct 1 Kansas 37 19 266/267 Running $104,383 37
Oct 8 Talladega II DNS - - - 37
Oct 15 Charlotte II 38 20 331/334 Running $81,783 37
Oct 22 Martinsville 31 40 332/500 Rear Gear $64,365 37
Oct 29 Atlanta II* 38 32 320/325 Running $79,525 37
Nov 5 Texas II 40 28 337/339 Running $96,775 37
Nov 12 Phoenix II 33 30 310/312 Running $72,722 37
* Denotes starting field set by NASCAR rulebook/owner points due to inclement weather
** Denotes driver change. Ron Fellows drove the Tide Ride at Infineon Raceway for PPI
2006 No. 32 Tide/Downy Chevrolet Team Roster
Primary Team Members:
Driver: Travis Kvapil
Owner: Cal Wells
Crew Chief: Gary Putnam
Competition Director: Gary Putnam
Car Chief: Eric Wilson
Chief Mechanic: Art Harris
Electronics Supervisor: Stuart Kay
Engine Builder: Richard Childress Racing
Engine Tuner: Bob Day
Engineer: Ed Nathman
Shock Engineer: Steve Melson
Over-the-Wall Crew Members:
Front Tire Changer: Kris Young
Front Tire Carrier: Chris Hall
Jackman: Eric Wilson
Rear Tire Changer: Phil Gibson
Rear Tire Carrier: Roger Johnson
Gas Man: Art Harris
Catch Can: Steve Mann
2nd Can: Dennis Cabe
Gas Runner: Dennis Cabe
Pit Support Crew Members:
Electronics: Stuart Kay
Public Relations: Traci Hultzapple
Scorer: Gaye Busch
Spotter: Tom Busch
Tire Specialist: Bryan Kincheloe
Transporter Driver: Garry McKinnish
Transporter Support Driver: Dale Lackey
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