JASON LEFFLER QUICK FACTS
No. 38 Great Clips Impala
Nashville Superspeedway
Federated Auto Parts 300
July 23, 2011
. Victory Lane at Nashville a familiar place for Leffler… In 2004 (June), Jason Leffler captured his first career NASCAR Nationwide Series (NNS) victory at Nashville Superspeedway. In that race, he started from the outside pole and led for 61 laps before taking the checkered flag and bringing home the coveted custom-designed Gibson guitar trophy.
. Nashville Superspeedway: by the numbers… In 13 starts at Nashville Superspeedway, Leffler has captured one win, four top-five and six top-10 finishes. He has an average start of 15.9 and an average finishing position of 17.9 with 125 laps led.
. This week’s Impala…. This weekend at Nashville Superspeedway, the No. 38 team will unload chassis TM-131. This chassis last saw track time at Chicagoland Speedway where Leffler brought home a fifth-place finish.
. In the loop… Leffler sits in the top-10 of several categories according to NASCAR’s Loop Data Statistics for the season thus far including Average Running Position (9th), Fastest Late in a Run (8th), Fastest on Restarts (6th), Green-Flag Speed (9th), Laps in the Top-15 (10th), Quality Passes (6th) and Fastest Speed in Traffic (7th).
. Turner Motorsports: In the hunt… In 19 Nationwide Series events in 2011, Turner Motorsports-prepared entries have notched three wins, 17 top-five and 39 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 second, Justin Allgaier in fourth and Leffler in sixth.
. Great Clips reaches new milestone! Great Clips reached a long-time goal last week with the opening of their 3000th salon, located in Albert Lea, Minn. Congratulations Great Clips!
. 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 racing at Nashville Superspeedway
“Going into this weekend, it’s important for this Great Clips team to have a good strong run and put last weekend behind us. We have always been pretty strong at Nashville, but have certainly had our fair share of bad luck there as well. In the past it’s either been run top-five or have some type of mechanical problem. I don’t see that being a problem this time around, not with the equipment this Turner Motorsports team provides. We just need to capitalize on our previous success at this track by qualifying up front, running a smooth race and being there at the end to contend for the win.”
Leffler on returning to the site of his 1st NNS win
“I have great memories of the place, having got my first Nationwide Series win there back in 2004. That was a great day for me! Obviously it’s also a day I would love to repeat! That customized Gibson guitar trophy is one of my favorite pieces of memorabilia and I would love another one to add to the collection for my son, Charlie!”
Jason Leffler Career Race by Race NNS Stats at Nashville Superspeedway
Year/Event Start Finish Laps Status Led
2004-07 8 9 224/225 running 0
2004-15 2 1 225/225 running 61
2006-08 18 35 129/225 engine 0
2006-15 17 43 0/225 engine 0
2007-07 11 4 225/225 running 38
2007-15 14 3 225/225 running 0
2008-06 23 13 224/225 running 0
2008-15 26 26 219/225 running 0
2009-06 21 6 225/225 running 0
2009-13 12 5 225/225 running 26
2010-05 32 39 86/225 parked 0
2010-13 4 34 85/225 engine 0
2011 19 15 225/225 running 0
Avg. Start Avg. Finish Total Laps Total Led
15.9 17.9 79% 125
About Turner Motorsports: Turner Motorsports, LLC, established in 1999, is in the midst of its sophomore season of NASCAR competition. Owned by Texas businessman Steve Turner, the organization has expanded in 2011 from a two-truck operation in the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series (NCWTS) to become the largest stand-alone multi-series team in NASCAR’s top-tier touring series. Turner Motorsports operates out of an 110,000 square-foot state-of-the art facility in Mooresville, N.C., and will compete with three entries in the Camping World Truck Series and four entries in the NASCAR Nationwide Series. The team boasts an all-star driver line-up that includes Kasey Kahne, Mark Martin, Jason Leffler, Reed Sorenson, Justin Allgaier, Ricky Carmichael, James Buescher, Brad Sweet, Steve Arpin, Blake Feese and Brandon McReynolds. The Chevrolet-backed team has created alliances with General Motors’ powerhouse teams Hendrick Motorsports, which will provide engine support for both its NNS and NCWTS programs, Kevin Harvick Inc. for body and aero support, and Earnhardt Technology Group for drive train and suspension technology assistance. Turner Motorsports’ marketing partners include Dollar General, Great Clips, Mike’s Hard Lemonade, Monster Energy, BRANDT, Rexall, Exide, AccuDoc Solutions, Wolfpack Rentals, Fraternal Order of Eagles and ABF Freight. For more information on Turner Motorsports, visit www.turnermotorsportsllc.com.
