Category: XFINITY Series

Team:           No. 60 Fastenal Ford Mustang

Crew Chief:  Mike Beam

Chassis:       RK-638 – primary – last ran in Kentucky-Finished 8th.

RK–596 – backup – new Nationwide chassis

Edwards, NNS Chicagoland Speedway:

Race	Event	St	Fin	Laps	Money	Status	Led
9-Jul-05	USG Durock 300	9	4	200/200	$        40,083	running	0
8-Jul-06	USG Durock 300	1	2	200/200	$        67,200	running	53
14-Jul-07	USG Durock 300	2	20	198/200	$        29,430	running	26
11-Jul-08	Dollar General 300	12	16	199/200	$        24,020	running	0
10-Jul-09	Dollar General 300	1	6	200/200	$        35,525	running	17
9-Jul-10	Dollar General 300	4	6	203/203	$        30,275	running	1
4-Jun-11	STP 300	4	2	200/200	$        57,125	running	144

                      Races         Wins    Top-5s      Top-10s      Poles      Led            Money

Cumulative        7                  0           3             5                        2        241       $283,658

QUOTES

Carl Edwards on racing at Chicagoland Speedway:

“It is going to be fun. We will have so much pressure on the Cup side that is will be fun to go there and just run hard for the Nationwide win and blow a little steam off on Saturday. It will be fun to race during the day too. It should be a fun, slick race track and I like that. I am really looking forward to it.”

Crew chief Mike Beam on racing at Chicagoland Speedway:

“We finished second their earlier this year so hopefully we can improve that position by one spot. We have been running really strong the past couple of weeks and our Fastenal team is performing well on pit road. We will keep making the needed adjustments during the race and hopefully get this Fastenal Ford back to victory lane and claim Carl’s first win at Chicago .”

FAST FACTS

• So far in 2011, Edwards has six wins, 16 top-fives, and 19 top-10s.
• Edwards’ captured his 35^th career Nationwide win last weekend at Atlanta Motor Speedway.
• Edwards has captured six Coors Light pole awards so far in the 2011 Nationwide Series season.
• Edwards average finish at Chicagoland is 8.0.

Justin Allgaier 2011 Season

No. 31 BRANDT News and Notes

Defending Chicagoland Winner… Justin Allgaier is the defending NASCAR Nationwide Series (NNS) winner at Chicagoland Speedway. This past June he claimed victory by saving enough fuel and coasting to the finish line to earn his second-career NNS victory. Having never finished outside the top-10, he has earned one victory, one top-five and three top-10 finishes in just three career starts at the 1.5-mile oval. He has an average start of 11th with an average finish of seventh along with a 100% lap completion rate.

Home Again, Home Again… Allgaier, hails from Riverton, Ill., about 2.5-hours from Chicagoland Speedway. The 25-year-old, who got his start racing quarter-midgets throughout the Midwest, progressed through the ARCA Racing Series and made his NNS debut in 2008. Since then he has captured two wins, three poles, 17 top-five and 46 top-10 NNS finishes.

Allgaier Heads to Chicagoland Fifth in Points… Allgaier heads to Chicagoland in fifth-place in the NNS championship point standings after his ninth-place finish at Richmond International Raceway. He is 75 points behind leader Ricky Stenhouse Jr. All three championship-contending Turner Motorsports drivers are currently in the top-10, with Reed Sorenson in third and Jason Leffler in sixth-place.

This Week’s Impala… The No. 31 BRANDT Chevy team will hit the track with chassis TMS-121 this Saturday afternoon at Chicagoland Speedway for the Dollar General 300. This chassis claimed victory at Chicagoland earlier this spring. In five starts this season, this chassis has notched one win, two top-five and three top-10 finishes.

In the Loop… Thus far in 2011, Allgaier ranks among the top-10 in several of NASCAR’s Loop Data statistics: Quality Passes (3rd), Fastest on Restarts (6th), Laps in the Top-15 (6th), Average Running Position (8th), Percentage of Laps Run on the Lead Lap (8th), Fastest Speed in Traffic (9th), Fastest Early in the Run (10th) and Fastest Late in the Run (10th).

Turner Motorsports In the Hunt… In 27 Nationwide Series events in 2011, Turner Motorsports-prepared entries have notched three wins, 20 top-five and 53 top-10 finishes.

Dollar General 300 powered by Coca-Cola… LongtimeTurner Motorsports partner, Dollar General, will serve as title sponsor of this weekend’s NASCAR Nationwide Series (NNS) event at Chicagoland Speedway. Dollar General will also serve as title sponsor of the October NNS event at Charlotte Motor Speedway, the Dollar General 300 Miles of Courage.

Reporting From the Car… Allgaier will be the broadcast in-race reporter this Saturday afternoon from Chicagoland Speedway. Race coverage begins at 3pm live on ESPN2.

Justin Allgaier on Chicagoland Speedway:

“I’m so excited to head back to Chicagoland this weekend. We’re coming off two top-10 finishes and have the extra confidence going into the weekend as the defending winner. I have a feeling that we’ll unload really well, have a strong night and be in contention to find ourselves back in victory lane celebrating with Brandt and Dollar General. It would be great opportunity to grab another win for BRANDT especially since this is their home track, as well as my own.”

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KASEY KAHNE QUICK FACTS

No. 30 Rexall Chevrolet Impala

Dollar General 300 powered by Coca-Cola

Chicagoland Speedway

September 17, 2011

No. 30 Rexall Chevrolet News and Notes

. Rexall welcomes back Kasey Kahne… Kasey Kahne will make his second start with primary sponsor Rexall this weekend at Chicagoland Speedway. This will mark Kahne’s seventh start of the season for Turner Motorsports this season. Next up, Kahne will compete in two more races for the team at Dover International Speedway and Charlotte Motor Speedway.

. Familiar voice on the radio… The No. 30 Rexall crew is the same team Kahne works with when he jumps behind the wheel of Turner Motorsports’ No. 38 entry. Under Stewart Cooper’s guidance this season, Kahne has earned two top-five and three top-10 finishes, leading 43 laps along the way.

. Dollar General 300 powered by Coca-Cola… LongtimeTurner Motorsports partner, Dollar General, will serve as title sponsor of this weekend’s NASCAR Nationwide Series (NNS) event at Chicagoland Speedway. Dollar General will also serve as title sponsor of the October NNS event at Charlotte Motor Speedway, the Dollar General 300 Miles of Courage.

. Chicagoland Speedway: by the numbers… In six NNS starts at Chicagoland Speedway, Kahne has one top-five and one top-10 finish.

. Turner Motorsports: In the Hunt… In 27 Nationwide Series events in 2011, Turner Motorsports-prepared entries have notched three wins, 20 top-five and 53 top-10 finishes. All three of Turner Motorsports’ championship-contending drivers are inside the top-six in the driver point standings with Reed Sorenson in third, Justin Allgaier in fifth and Jason Leffler in sixth.

. This week’s Impala… The No. 30 Rexall team will hit the track with chassis TMS-124 this weekend at Chicagoland Speedway. This chassis has seen track action several times this season at Texas Motor Speedway, Darlington Raceway, Charlotte Motor Speedway and Michigan International Speedway.

Kasey Kahne on racing at Chicagoland Speedway

“I am looking forward to running in the Nationwide Series again this weekend. It’s fun to get a chance to run these races because we don’t worry about points, we are out for the win. I know we are close to getting to victory lane with these Turner Motorsports guys and hopefully we can do it this weekend in the No. 30 Rexall Chevy. Chicagoland is a great 1.5-mile track where you can run the bottom and middle groove. Recently, a lot of these Nationwide races have come down to fuel mileage and it wouldn’t be surprising to see it come down to that again this weekend.”

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TREVOR BAYNE

Race: Dollar General 300 (200 laps 300 miles)

Team: No. 16 Roush Fenway Ford Mustang

Crew Chief: Chad Norris

Chassis: RK-625-Last ran at Nashville, July 2011, Finished ninth

Broadcast Information: Saturday, September 17, 2011- 3:00 p.m. (ET) ESPN2 and 3:00 p.m. on MRN radio affiliates and Sirius channel 90

FAST FACTS

* TREVOR BAYNE will make his 23rd start of the season in the NASCAR Nationwide Series at Chicagoland Speedway

* TREVOR BAYNE at Chicagoland Speedway… Bayne has three starts with one top-five finish in Nationwide Series competition

QUOTES

Trevor Bayne on racing at Chicago: “The last few weeks have been pretty rough on our Roush Fenway team. I am trying to wrap my brain around the fact that we have run very well, led laps and contended for wins, but don’t have the finishes to show for it. We just have to show some perseverance and determination to get through this rough time and revel in the fact that our last two finishes are not indicative of our effort. With that being said, I feel like we are going to run well at Chicago. I am pulling double duty this weekend, so the pressure will be on to run well, but as long as I believe in myself and our team everything will work out the way it should.”

Crew chief Chad Norris on racing at Chicago: “It has been tough the last few weeks. The effort has been there, we just don’t have much to show for it. I am continuously telling our guys not to get down. We have been a major player in the last few races and we know we can run with the best. As Trevor and I continue to communicate better our finishes will get better. It is only a matter of time at this point. Chicago will be a test for us because we have only worked together on one other mile and a half track and that’s Atlanta, which is far different than Chicago. I am confident we can pull together and run well this weekend.”

KASEY KAHNE QUICK FACTS

No. 30 Rexall Chevrolet Impala

Dollar General 300 powered by Coca-Cola

Chicagoland Speedway

September 17, 2011

Kasey Kahne 2011 NNS Season

No. 30 Rexall Chevrolet News and Notes

Rexall welcomes back Kasey Kahne… Kasey Kahne will make his second start with primary sponsor Rexall this weekend at Chicagoland Speedway. This will mark Kahne’s seventh start of the season for Turner Motorsports this season. Next up, Kahne will compete in two more races for the team at Dover International Speedway and Charlotte Motor Speedway.

Familiar voice on the radio… The No. 30 Rexall crew is the same team Kahne works with when he jumps behind the wheel of Turner Motorsports’ No. 38 entry. Under Stewart Cooper’s guidance this season, Kahne has earned two top-five and three top-10 finishes, leading 43 laps along the way.

Dollar General 300 powered by Coca-Cola… LongtimeTurner Motorsports partner, Dollar General, will serve as title sponsor of this weekend’s NASCAR Nationwide Series (NNS) event at Chicagoland Speedway. Dollar General will also serve as title sponsor of the October NNS event at Charlotte Motor Speedway, the Dollar General 300 Miles of Courage.

Chicagoland Speedway: by the numbers… In six NNS starts at Chicagoland Speedway, Kahne has one top-five and one top-10 finish.

Turner Motorsports: In the Hunt… In 27 Nationwide Series events in 2011, Turner Motorsports-prepared entries have notched three wins, 20 top-five and 53 top-10 finishes. All three of Turner Motorsports’ championship-contending drivers are inside the top-six in the driver point standings with Reed Sorenson in third, Justin Allgaier in fifth and Jason Leffler in sixth.

This week’s Impala… The No. 30 Rexall team will hit the track with chassis TMS-124 this weekend at Chicagoland Speedway. This chassis has seen track action several times this season at Texas Motor Speedway, Darlington Raceway, Charlotte Motor Speedway and Michigan International Speedway.

Kasey Kahne on racing at Chicagoland Speedway

“I am looking forward to running in the Nationwide Series again this weekend. It’s fun to get a chance to run these races because we don’t worry about points, we are out for the win. I know we are close to getting to victory lane with these Turner Motorsports guys and hopefully we can do it this weekend in the No. 30 Rexall Chevy. Chicagoland is a great 1.5-mile track where you can run the bottom and middle groove. Recently, a lot of these Nationwide races have come down to fuel mileage and it wouldn’t be surprising to see it come down to that again this weekend.”

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JASON LEFFLER QUICK FACTS

No. 38 Great Clips Impala

Chicagoland Speedway

Dollar General 300 powered by Coca-Cola

September 17, 2011

. Leffler at Chicagoland Speedway, by the numbers… In his last three NASCAR Nationwide Series (NNS) starts at Chicagoland, Jason Leffler has proved impressive capturing three top-fives with an average finishing position of 4.6. In a total of eight NNS starts at the 1.5-mile track, Leffler has logged three top-five and four top-10 finishes.

. Leffler’s In the Loop… According to NASCAR’s Loop Data Statistics, Leffler is ranked in the top-five in a number of categories at Chicagoland including Closers (1st), Green-Flag Passes (1st), Fastest Lap Run (5th), and Laps in the Top-15 (5th).

. This week’s Impala…. This weekend at Chicagoland Speedway the No. 38 Great Clips team will unload chassis TMS-127. This is the team’s “go-to” chassis as it has more seen more track time than any other car in rotation. Leffler has driven TMS-127 at Kentucky Speedway (13th), Michigan Int’l Speedway (10th), Dover Int’l Speedway (11th), Charlotte Motor Speedway (21st) and Darlington Raceway (9th) and Atlanta Motor Speedway (9th).

. Turner Motorsports: In the hunt… In 27 Nationwide Series events in 2011, Turner Motorsports-prepared entries have notched three wins, 20 top-five and 53 top-10 finishes. All three of Turner Motorsports’ championship-contending drivers are inside the top-six in the driver point standings with Reed Sorenson in third, Justin Allgaier in fifth and Leffler in sixth.

. Dollar General 300 powered by Coca-Cola… LongtimeTurner Motorsports partner, Dollar General, will serve as title sponsor of this weekend’s NASCAR Nationwide Series (NNS) event at Chicagoland Speedway. Dollar General will also serve as title sponsor of the October NNS event at Charlotte Motor Speedway, the Dollar General 300 Miles of Courage.

. Happy 10-Year Anniversary, Great Clips… This season marks Great Clips’ 10-year anniversary as a primary sponsor in the NNS. The Minneapolis-based Great Clips, Inc., which is currently the longest-running primary sponsor in the series, came onto the scene in 2001 as a primary sponsor of Akins Motorsports No. 38 entry, then driven by Christian Elder.

. Leffler on SIRIUS’ Morning Drive every Wednesday… Don’t forget to tune in to SIRIUS Radio’s “Morning Drive” with Mike Bagley and Pete Pistone every Wednesday at 10:30am to hear Leffler’s take on recent events in the Nationwide Series and what you can expect from the week’s upcoming race.

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Leffler on Chicagoland Speedway

“Chicagoland is a fast track with multiple grooves so it’s pretty easy to pass. You can run the high groove or the bottom groove and move around as much or as little as you need to based on how the car is handling. Generally, you don’t see a lot of cautions during this race so it often comes down to fuel mileage and pit strategy in the end. This Great Clips team has grown stronger and stronger at these 1.5-mile tracks and we have come away with top-five finishes in the last three races here, so I feel pretty sure that we can go in this weekend and be a top contender for the win on Saturday night in the Dollar General 300.”

R3 Motorsports and Richardson, Jr. set to take on the Windy City track of Chicagoland

CHINA GROVE, N.C. (September 13, 2011) – Robert Richardson, Jr. and the No. 23 North Texas Pipe Chevrolet team of R3 Motorsports are making their way to Chicagoland Speedway for some Saturday afternoon NASCAR Nationwide Series action.

After several consecutive Friday night events, the series will go back to battling for spots under the sun with this weekend’s race. And, with the task of taking on the 1.5-mile oval of Chicagoland at hand, they’re going to be seeking all the bright moments possible.

This is the first time in series history the Joliet, Ill. facility has hosted two NNS races in the same season, so drivers will have a fresher memory of the track since they were just there in June.

Richardson is coming off a 22nd place finish at Richmond last Friday night.

Fast Facts: This will be Richardson’s 88th career NNS start and 19th of the 2011 season. During the current campaign, the McKinney, Texas native has completed 2,753 of 3,540 laps contested and led one lap.

Track Facts: For the fourth time in his career, Richardson is making a start at Chicagoland Speedway. During the first three, he made his best start of 30th earlier this year. However, his best finish of 28th took place during the 2008 race. He’s completed 457 of 603 laps during the first three races at Chicagoland.

Where’s Robert?: There are no planned autograph sessions in the Chicago area.

Tune in for the Win: There will be two practices on Friday, with the second one from 4:30 p.m. to 5:50 p.m. ET on Speed TV. Then, keep that channel locked in for qualifying at Noon on Saturday. Then, jump over to ESPN2 at 3 p.m. for the 200 laps of race action. Or, you can listen to MRN Radio or Sirius XM NASCAR Channel 90, as well.

Robert Richardson, Jr. Quotes: “This will be good going back to Chicagoland for the second time in one year. We didn’t fare too well the last time we were here and had to bail out early with electrical problems. So, we’re definitely looking to do better this time.

“The track is 1.5 miles, but it’s not as fast as a Charlotte, Atlanta or Texas. So, that gives you more time in the corners. But, that also means you have to have your handling of the car that much better, too.

“We’ll take those two practice sessions and get ourselves set up for qualifying. If we can get a decent spot there, then that will help us out towards a good finish. The less cars you have to pass in the beginning, the better.

“The guys have been working hard to get the cars ready for the homestretch here in our season. We just need to keep doing what we know how to best and get all the positions and points we can from each race.”

Sam Hornish Jr.

No. 12 Alliance Truck Parts Dodge Challenger

Chicagoland Speedway – Joliet, IL

September 17, 2011

No. 12 Alliance Truck Parts Dodge Team News and Notes

* Sam Hornish Jr., driver of the No. 12 Alliance Truck Parts Dodge Challenger, will make his eighth start of the 2011 NASCAR Nationwide Series (NNS) season Saturday afternoon in the Dollar General 300 at Chicagoland Speedway. * This will mark Hornish’s first start in the NNS at Chicagoland. He was able to get a few laps under his belt back in the spring, when he subbed for teammate Brad Keselowski in the first practice session for the STP 300. * From 2006 to present, Hornish has made a total of 28 NNS starts. He has scored eight top-15 finishes during that time and has also captured four top-five, eight top-10 and 14 top-15 starting positions while competing in a limited NNS schedule over the last five plus seasons. * This weekend marks the eighth outing together for Hornish and crew chief, Chad Walter, who called the shots for the No. 12 Penske Racing Nationwide Series team in the past and helped guide the No. 12 team to top-six championship finishes in each of the last two seasons. * In seven career starts in the IndyCar Series at Chicagoland, Hornish earned six top-five finishes, including two wins. He has also recorded five top-five starting positions, including two poles. He has led 253 laps of racing at the venue. * The No. 12 Alliance Truck Parts Dodge Challenger will feature one of the ESPN 2 broadcasts in car cameras. Race coverage will begin at 3:00pm ET on ESPN 2 and action will be heard live on the Motor Racing Network and Sirius Channel 90

. Fans will have a chance to meet Hornish during an autograph session on Wednesday, September 14 from 6-7pm CT at Meijer, located at 950 West North Ave., Melrose Park, IL. Only 150 wristbands will be distributed for the event.

Sam Hornish Jr. comments on this weekend’s Dollar General 300

“I am excited to get back behind the wheel of the Alliance Truck Parts Dodge Challenger this weekend at Chicagoland Speedway. It has always been an exciting place for me to go because I have celebrated an IndyCar Series win and clinched a championship there. The track is fast and with the banking it carries a lot of speed. Between testing and getting ready for this weekend, the No. 12 crew has been working hard in the shop to provide me with the best equipment out there and I hope I can thank them by ending up in victory lane this weekend.”

Crew Chief Chad Walter comments on this weekend’s Dollar General 300

“Once again, we are ready to bring the No. 12 Alliance Truck Parts Dodge Challenger to Chicagoland Speedway. The Speedway is not a “cookie cutter” track as it has a curved backstretch making qualifying important as it will lead to great track position for the start of the race. The entire team has been working hard on preparing for this weekend and hopefully we can bring home the results that show it .”

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The Headlines:

Chicagoland Speedway Stats: In Michael Annett’s most recent race at Chicagoland Speedway in June 2011, the ninth place points contender claimed a ninth place finish after starting 11th. The Heartland native has earned six of Rusty Wallace Racing’s 12 top-10 finishes in their 2011 Nationwide Series campaign, and is the only RWR driver to earn a top-10 in the organization’s 12 starts on Chicagoland Speedway’s 1.5 mile oval.

Viers Chicagoland Victor: No. 62 crew chief, Rick Viers, is no stranger to Victory Lane at the Joliet, Illinois track. In July 2002, the veteran crew chief led Johnny Sauter to the driver’s first-ever Nationwide Series win at Chicagoland Speedway. This win came during Viers four year tenure with Richard Childress Racing where he earned seven Nationwide Series victories.

Heartland Hockey History: As a former ice hockey defenseman for Team Illinois, Annett previously called Chicago home during his junior year of high school. Leading the league in penalty minutes, Annett led Team Illinois to the 2002 Calgary Mac’s AAA Hockey Tournament championship before joining the United States Hockey League (USHL) sanctioned Waterloo Blackhawks back in his home state of Iowa where he was part of the Clark Cup championship winning team.

RWR Crewman Visits Home State: Rusty Wallace Racing’s Brian Gainey, hails from Moline, Illinois. A jackman and underneath mechanic on the No. 62 Pilot Flying J Toyota Camry, the 29-year-old spent the first 24 years of his life in the Prairie State before moving to North Carolina in 2006 to pursue a career in NASCAR. Following in his father’s footsteps, Gainey comes from an open-wheel background where he raced USAC and Silver Crown cars at tracks throughout the Midwest. Now residing in Troutman, North Carolina, he enjoys coaching baseball when he’s not following the Nationwide Series circuit with the No. 62 team.

Cast Your Vote: Nationwide Series Most Popular Driver voting is still underway on NASCAR.com. Fans can cast their vote for Pilot Flying J’s Michael Annett once per day by visiting www.NASCAR.com/nnsmpd. Voting runs from now until November 17. The winner of the Nationwide Series Most Popular Driver award will be announced at the year-end banquet on November 21.

For the latest updates on Michael Annett, visit www.michaelannett.com.

From the Cockpit:

Michael Annett on racing at Chicagoland Speedway:

“The first race at Chicago this year was a turnaround for our team, so we’re really excited about getting back there this weekend. Chicago was our first top-10 of the season and led us to five more. Rick (Viers) stepped in as crew chief just one race before Chicago’s first race, and we’ve really worked well together since he came on board. He’s a great leader for our team. We’re looking forward to another strong run this weekend for our longtime partner, Pilot Flying J.”

Talking Shop:

Crew Chief Rick Viers on racing at Chicagoland Speedway:

“I’m looking forward to returning to Chicago for a second time this year. It’s a great race track, and Michael’s first top-10 of the season came there back in June in only our second race together. We feel we will be even better there this time around. Our pit crew has been doing an awesome job on pit road, so we’re working hard for our first top-five.”

The Machines:

Team 62 Primary: RWR- 063 – Rusty Wallace Racing’s No. 62 team raced with this car at Iowa Speedway in August and most recently at Atlanta Motor Speedway.

Team 62 Back-Up: RWR-051 – The No. 62 Pilot Flying J team’s last race competing with this chassis was at Bristol Motor Speedway in March.

Pilot Flying J Locations on Your Way:

Pilot Flying J provides 29 Pilot Travel Centers and Flying J locations along the highways throughout Illinois. Five of these locations are conveniently positioned within a 50 mile radius of Chicagoland Speedway. For more information on Pilot Flying J and to map their nearest locations along your route, please visit www.pilotflyingj.com.

Pilot Travel Center

I-55 Exit 248

23841 West Eames St.

Channahon, IL 60410

Pilot Travel Center

I-80 Exit 122

301 Ridge Rd.

Minooka, IL 60447

Pilot Travel Center

I-57 Exit 335

6002 Monee-Manhattan Rd.

Monee, IL 60449

Pilot Travel Center

I-80/I-94 Exit 2

8150 Indianapolis Blvd.

Highland, IN 46322

Pilot Travel Center

I-80/I-94 Exit 6

2501 Burr St.

Gary, IN 46406

About Pilot Flying J:

Pilot Flying J is headquartered in Knoxville, Tennessee, and has more than 550 locations in North America. The company employs more than 20,000 people and is the largest retail operator of travel centers in North America. Follow Pilot Flying J on Twitter at @pilottravel.

Broadcast Info:

Final Practice

Friday, September 16, 4:30 p.m. ET

SPEED

Qualifying

Saturday, September 17, 12 p.m. ET

SPEED

Dollar General 300

Saturday, September 17, 3:30 p.m. ET

ESPN2

JR MOTORSPORTS TEAM PREVIEW

No. 88 Suave Men Chevrolet / No. 7 Air Hogs Chevrolet

EVENT – Dollar General 300 (200 laps / 300 miles) TRACK – Chicagoland Speedway (1.5-mile D-shaped oval) DATE – Saturday, Sept. 17, 2011 TV / RADIO – ESPN2 (coverage begin at 3:30 p.m. EST) / MRN (broadcast begins at 3 p.m. EST)

Aric Almirola No. 88 Suave Men Chevrolet

“Chicago is a fun track. It has a lot of similarities to Kansas. So if you run well at Kansas, odds are you’re going to be good at Chicago. Our Suave Men team is fortunate to be making a second trip out there with the Nationwide Series new car. I think we know a lot more of what to expect. We definitely had a top-10 car at this race in the spring. We were able to lead some laps and our fuel scenario played out well. Typically we see a lot of green-flag runs here, which makes fuel mileage important. It seems like more often than not the fuel game comes in to play at this track, so teams have to be prepared for that.”

Jamie McMurray No. 7 Air Hogs Chevrolet

“It’s going to be a lot of fun driving this Air Hogs Chevy. I think the whole team is in agreement that we didn’t get the finish we should have in Atlanta. We were able to run up front, in the top-10 for most of the race, but we cut a tire with only a few laps to go. That took us out of contention for a good finish.

“Looking ahead to Chicago, it’s been a decent track for me. I finished ninth driving for JRM in this race last year. We want to improve on that this time around. I know that Tony Jr. and the guys have a goal of finishing out the year with a top-10 spot in the owner points. I have no doubt they’ll get there, but it would be great to go and earn those guys their first win of the season.”

JR MOTORSPORTS NOTEBOOK –

McMURRAY RETURNS – Jamie McMurray will drive the No. 7 Air Hogs Chevrolet in the second of three scheduled races with JR Motorsports at Chicagoland Speedway. A veteran of the Nationwide Series, McMurray holds eight wins, 31 top-five and 65 top-10 finishes. He has led a total of 993 laps. McMurray will race again for the organization at Dover International Speedway on Oct. 1.

SECOND OF TWO FOR AIR HOGS – Air Hogs, a leader in remote and radio controlled vehicles, takes to the track for its second of two races on board the No. 7 Chevrolet with driver Jamie McMurray. The No. 7 features a paint scheme which showcases one of Air Hogs coolest products – the Sharpshooter. The brands’ first ever missle-launching helicopter, the Sharpshooter offers stabilizing technology that makes it easy to fly so the focus is on firing its dual missles. Air Hogs features dozens of innovative planes, helicopters and ground vehicles that have revolutionized the world of R/C technology and have given kids and adults the ability to control the most amazing vehicles from the palm of their hands. Check out all the Air Hogs products at http://www.airhogs.com/ www.airhogs.com.

ANOTHER TOP-10 TO ALMIROLA’S TALLY – Currently, Almirola and the No. 88 Suave Men team are riding a string of three consecutive top-10s. Over the past 11 weeks of Nationwide Series competition, Almirola has secured nine top-10 finishes. The team is averaging a finish of 8.7 during that time.

CHICAGO RECAP – JR Motorsports landed a pair of top-10 finishes with its two-car team at Chicagoland Speedway earlier this year. Almirola led the charge with a fourth-place effort in the No. 88 Chevrolet after starting the race from the pole position. Danica Patrick put down competitive lap times all night and the No. 7 team pounced on 10th position in the closing laps. Both teams have combined to score three top-five and six top-10s to date at 1.5-mile tracks in 2011.

88 TEAM UNLOADS NEW CHASSIS – The No. 88 Suave Men team will unload chassis no. 690 this weekend at Chicagoland. This chassis is the newest addition to the team’s fleet of Chevrolets.

NO. 7 SEASON STATS – The No. 7 team holds six top-five and 11 top-10 finishes in 2011. The team occupies the 12th position in owner points. They sit only one point out of 11th and 29 points out of the top-10.

ALMIROLA AT CHICAGOLAND – Almirola’s fourth-place finish at Chicagoland Speedway in June marked his best finish of the season. The No. 88 Suave Men team scored another fourth-place finish at Lucas Oil Raceway at Indianapolis. In two Nationwide Series starts at Chicago, the Tampa, Fla. native earned a top-five and a top-10 finish. He also holds two top-10s in two truck starts in the Camping world Truck Series, averaging a finish of 7.0.

McMURRAY AT CHICAGOLAND – In seven starts at the 1.5-mile track, McMurray scored two top-10 finishes and has led five laps. His best finish of ninth came while driving the No. 88 Chevrolet for JRM in last year’s event.

NO. 88 SEASON STATS – The No. 88 team’s season tally now stands at six top-five and 16 top-10 finishes. They are ranked eighth in owner points

ALMIROLA AUTOGRAPH SIGNING – Aric Almirola will sign autographs at the JR Nation merchandise hauler, located in the fan concourse area, on Saturday, Sept. 17, from 12:30 p.m. to 1 p.m. local time.

DRIVEN TO GIVE RAFFLE – The Dale Jr. Foundation is raffling off tickets to its Driven to Give event scheduled for Oct. 17, 2011, in Charlotte, N.C. Hosted by Jeff Foxworthy, the event features a full dinner, a charity auction, and a performance by a special musical guest. Tickets are only $10 and only 500 are available for purchase. Two winners will be selected, with each receiving a pair of tickets to the event. Additionally, the winners will receive a photograph opportunity with Dale Jr. and other celebrity guests, along with a commemorative event souvenir. Click here https://www.thedalejrfoundation.org/driven_to_give.aspx to purchase your tickets.

JR NATION GREAT GIVEWAY – From Aug. 28 to Oct. 16, 2011, the JR Nation web site, the official fan club site for Dale Earnhardt Jr. and JR Motorsports, is giving away a prize a day for 50 days to both new and existing fan club members. All fans must do is log on to www.jrnation.com and click on the register now banner. In addition to the 50 daily prizes, JR Nation is offering a grand prize of an $888 gift card for use in the JR Nation online store. 10 second-place winners will receive an $88 gift card also for use in the JR Nation online store. Daily prizes include autographed memorabilia from Aric Almirola, Dale Earnhardt Jr., Danica Patrick and Josh Wise.

WATCH JRM RACING.COM’s VIDEO SERIES – In a continued effort to be at the forefront of web-based content through its website http://www.jrmracing.com/ www.jrmracing.com, the team has added a multitude of videos into its video gallery. http://www.jrmracing.com/media/videos/ Click here to view race preview videos, the “JRM 360” series and more.