GoBowling.com 400, U.S. Cellular 250 and Pocono Mountains 150
Richard Childress Racing
NASCAR Sprint Cup Series News and Notes
Event GoBowling.com 400
Location: Pocono Raceway
RCR at Pocono Raceway … In 135 starts at Pocono Raceway, RCR team owner Richard Childress has two wins, both with Dale Earnhardt, who won on July 19, 1987 and July 18, 1993. Additionally, RCR has earned one pole award, 16 top-five and 53 top-10 finishes with 599 laps led at the uniquely-shaped, three-turn track. Childress, a former driver in NASCAR’s top division, contributed two of those top-10 finishes under the RCR banner.
RCR in the NSCS … In 2,452 Sprint Cup Series starts dating back to 1969, RCR has amassed 46 pole awards, 105 wins, 455 top-five finishes and 966 top-10 finishes, with an average starting position of 17.8 and an average finishing position of 15.8. RCR has earned 15 total championships (six Sprint Cup Series championships with Earnhardt in 1986, ’87, ’90, ’91, ’93 and ’94, six NASCAR Nationwide Series titles, two NASCAR Camping World Truck Series titles and one ARCA Racing Series presented by Menards title) and was the first organization to win titles in NASCAR’s three national series.
The Collective RCR …Throughout the season’s first 20 races, RCR’s Sprint Cup Series entries have earned one pole award with Austin Dillon at Daytona International Speedway in February. Collectively, the organization has notched six top-five and 19 top-10 finishes with drivers Dillon, Ryan Newman and Paul Menard. RCR’s three full-time Sprint Cup Series drivers rank seventh (Newman), 14th (Dillon) and 16th (Menard) in the driver championship point standings.
RCR Indianapolis Motor Speedway Rewind … RCR teammates Dillon, Newman and Menard finished 10th, 11th and 34th respectively, in the John Wayne Walding 400 at the Brickyard.
Save Kids’ Lives by Joining the Childress Champions … Help support the Childress Institute for Pediatric Trauma by selecting your favorite driver when making a bronze level donation of $33 (Austin Dillon), $27 (Paul Menard) or $31 (Ryan Newman) to CIPT. To make a tax deductable donation, visit: . The Childress Institute for Pediatric Trauma invests resources in research, education and awareness to improve the treatment for critically injured children in the U.S. The Childress Institute for Pediatric Trauma at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center was established through the generosity of Richard and Judy Childress. For more information, please visit www.InjuredKids.org.
Interactive RCR … For up-to-date news and exclusive content, visit RCR’s Twitter page – @RCRracing – along with the RCR Sprint Cup Series team Twitter pages – @RCR3ADillon, @RCR27PMenard, @RCR31RNewman, and driver Twitter pages @austindillon3 and @RyanJNewman. Information about the 15-time championship winning organization can be found on Facebook at www.facebook.com/RichardChildressRacing and at www.RCRracing.com along with official driver pages – www.facebook.com/austindillon3 , www.facebook.com/PaulMenard27 and www.facebook.com/RyanNewmanNASCAR.
Catch the Action … The GoBowling.com 400 will be televised live Sunday, August 3 beginning at 1 p.m. ET on ESPN and will be broadcast live on the Motor Racing Network and SiriusXM NASCAR Radio.
Austin Dillon
No. 3 American Ethanol Chevrolet SS
Event Preview Fact Sheet
This Week’s American Ethanol Chevrolet at Pocono Raceway … Austin Dillon will pilot Chassis No. 475 in the GoBowling.com 400 at Pocono Raceway. This is the same Chevrolet SS Dillon raced at Michigan International Speedway in June, where he ran in the top 10 for a majority of the event before making two unscheduled pit stops in the closing laps of the event, resulting in a 30th-place finish.
Dillon at Pocono Raceway … Dillon made his first Sprint Cup Series start at Pocono Raceway in June, posting a 17th-place finish after starting 11th. He has two NASCAR Camping World Truck Series starts at the triangle-shaped track, finishing seventh in 2010 and fifth in 2011.
Think Green … RCR’s No. 3 Chevrolet team will sport the black and green colors of American Ethanol this weekend at Pocono Raceway. American Ethanol, a renewable source of cleaner burning energy from the bounty of America’s farmers, helps create new green jobs and a renewed sense of pride for the American worker, while helping to achieve greater energy security for our country. Launched by Growth Energy and the National Corn Growers Association, along with the support of other partners, American Ethanol is a breakthrough brand that seeks to expand consumer awareness of the benefits of ethanol and E15, and takes the NASCAR Green initiative to the next level. Since the program launch for the 2011 season, NASCAR® drivers have run more than 6 million miles on renewable Sunoco Green E15.
Get to the Points … Dillon ranks 14th in the championship point standings heading into the GoBowling.com 400 at Pocono Raceway.
Season-to-Date …According to NASCAR’s Loop Data Season-to-Date Statistics, Dillon leads the Sprint Cup Series in Laps Completed (5,660) and Green Flag Passes (2,334). He ranks eighth in the Closers category, advancing an average of 1.5 spots during the last 10 percent of each race.
Busy Week … Dillon tested at Watkins Glen International on Monday and is scheduled to race his dirt late model for Team Dillon Racing at Boyd’s Speedway in Chattanooga, Tennessee on Tuesday. On Thursday, Dillon is scheduled to participate in a media advance on behalf of Michigan International Speedway with Olympic Gold Medal-winning ice dancing pair Meryl Davis and Charlie White before visiting the General Motors Orion Assembly Plant in Orion Township, Michigan.
Double Duty … In addition to driving the No. 3 American Ethanol Chevrolet in the Sprint Cup Series, Dillon is scheduled to compete in the No. 3 Yuengling Light Lager Silverado for RCR in the Camping World Truck Series’ Pocono Mountains 150 on Saturday at Pocono Raceway. Watch the 2011 Camping World Truck Series Champion live on Saturday, August 2 at 1 p.m. Eastern on FOX Sports 1.
Meet Dillon … Dillon is scheduled to participate in a question-and-answer session at Pocono Raceway from 9:30 to 9:45 a.m. at the Team Chevy Stage on Sunday, August 3.
AUSTIN DILLON QUOTES:
Do you feel like you learned a lot at Pocono Raceway in June that will help this time around?
“I learned a lot in June that I think we can apply to the August race. We’re building a notebook we can apply to the second half of the season. All of our Richard Childress Racing cars are getting better each and every week, it’s a work in progress. We’re working hard at every level of our organization. I’m looking forward to going to tracks for the second time. Pocono Raceway is unique in that you have three different corners to set up for. One’s flat, one’s banked and one’s just a weird corner. I’m up for the challenge.”
Paul Menard
No. 27 CertainTeed/Menards Chevrolet SS
Event Preview Fact Sheet
This Week’s CertainTeed / Menards Chevrolet at Pocono Raceway … This weekend in the GoBowling.com 400 at Pocono Raceway, Paul Menard and the No. 27 CertainTeed/Menards Chevrolet SS team will race chassis No. 463. This Chevrolet SS was previously raced at Darlington Raceway and Pocono Raceway where Menard finished 41st and 26th, respectively.
Menard at Pocono … In 15 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series starts at Pocono Raceway, Menard has an average starting position of 19th and an average finish of 20.5. Menard has completed 96.4 percent of the laps around the 2.5-mile track. The Eau Claire, Wis., native also has two top-10 finishes in Pocono.
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Season-to-date … Through the first 20 Sprint Cup Series races of the 2014 season, Menard has completed 5,544 of 5,671 laps contested (97.8 percent), led 45 laps and is currently 16th in the driver point standings.
What’s Your Point … After finishing 34th at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Menard moved in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series driver championship point standings and sits 16th, only eight markers out of 14th, heading into Pocono this weekend.
Looking Back … Menard qualified 23rd for the spring Pocono event and raced his way in to the top 10 before mechanical issues relegated the team to a 26th-place finish.
PAUL MENARD QUOTES:
They say that if you run well at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, you run well at Pocono Raceway. Do you buy in to that?
“Not really. They are totally different race tracks. A lot of the same principles apply as far as they both have long straightaways and you need good horsepower. They’re so different setup-wise that there’s not a whole lot that translates. The way you drive and the shifting at Pocono isn’t something you do at Indy. You just do a lot of different things with how you drive the race car.”
What did you learn from the first Pocono race this year that you can use this time?
“It feels like we just left Pocono and now we’re talking about going back so it’s definitely spaced very close together. The rumble strips are really a non-issue. They wanted it to be an issue, but it’s not a problem since we don’t run down there anyways. We definitely learned some things last time that we will apply this time.”
Ryan Newman
No. 31 Quicken Loans Chevrolet SS
Event Preview Fact Sheet
This Week’s Quicken Loans Chevrolet SS at Pocono Raceway … Ryan Newman will drive chassis No. 462 in Sunday’s GoBowling.com 400 at Pocono Raceway. This chassis was utilized in two Sprint Cup Series events so far in 2014 (California Speedway – 20th and Kansas Speedway – 11th).
Newman at the Tricky Triangle … In 25 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series events at Pocono Raceway, Newman drove to victory lane in the second summer event of 2003. The “Rocket Man” also owns two pole awards. In total, he’s recorded nine top-five and 13 top-10 finishes. He has led 184 laps in competition. The South Bend, Ind., native has an average start of 10th and average finish of 12th. In the last six races at Pocono, the RCR driver ranks second in most points earned. Plus, Newman’s first ARCA Racing Series presented by Menards start came at Pocono Raceway in 2000 where he started on the outside pole and won the race.
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Paint Your Way To Dover … Quicken Loans has launched an exciting contest for fans to design a paint scheme for the No. 31 Quicken Loans Chevrolet to run at the Monster Mile on September 28. One lucky winner will win a trip to Dover International Speedway and see their car design in action on the high-banked oval. Fans can go to QLRacing.comto register and design their car. The deadline to submit a paint scheme is August 3.
Where’s Ryan? … On Sunday, Newman is scheduled to participate in a question and answer session at the Chevy Stage located in the Pocono Raceway midway at 9:55 a.m. ET.
Point of Interest … Newman ranks seventh in the Sprint Cup Series championship point standings entering this weekend’s the GoBowling.com 400 at the Pocono Raceway.
Pocono Rewind … In the closing laps of the June 8 event, a multi-car crash occurred behind Newman who was in the 11th position. The caution set up a 12-lap shootout to the finish. Newman drove Richard Childress Racing’s No. 31 WIX Filters Chevrolet SS to a seventh-place finish.
RYAN NEWMAN QUOTES:
What are your expectations upon returning to Pocono Raceway?
“I am looking forward to returning to Pocono Raceway. I expect it to be even better to race on the second time around because it should have held and retained some of the rubber we pushed down in the asphalt back in June. Plus, I think we learned a lot from Indy this past weekend that should help us for this weekend’s race. Based on how we ran in June and what we did this past Sunday, we should have a shot at contending for the win this weekend.”
How is your team now in comparison to where you were almost two month ago when you raced at Pocono?
“I think we are better. We now have two top-fives in the last four races and should have had at least a top-10 at Indy, but just got a little behind on track position at midway. Our performances are definitely better heading into this race in comparison to last time. Our goal at the halfway point is to make sure we are putting ourselves into contention to win and that means being in the top five and not in the top 10. I think this team is definitely hitting our stride at the right time, especially considering how tough the competition is. We’ve progressed as a team. I think we still have some improvement when I look at how good this team is and where it can be. Collectively, the No. 31 team is doing a really good job at giving me competitive Chevrolets everywhere. We just need to bring winning Chevrolets everywhere. Come Chase time, we are going to have to be there.”
Richard Childress Racing
NASCAR Nationwide Series News and Notes
Event: U.S. Cellular 250 presented by New Holland
Location: Iowa Speedway, Newton, Iowa
Richard Childress Racing at Iowa … With 19 starts at the 7/8-mile oval, Richard Childress Racing returns with Nationwide Series drivers Brian Scott, Ty Dillon and Brendan Gaughan after all three finished in the top-12 in May. RCR has led 438 laps, visited victory lane once with Elliott Sadler in 2012 and earned five top-five and 11 top-10 finishes. Austin Dillon started from the pole in the June 2013 race and drove to a second-place finish.
Kissing the Bricks … After qualifying third for the Lilly Diabetes 250 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, the No. 3 Richard Childress Racing team’s strong performance throughout the day earned Ty Dillon his first NASCAR Nationwide Series Sunoco Checkered Flag.
#Dash4Cash … Ty Dillon recorded his first career Series win at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, earning him the Nationwide Series Dash4Cash $100,000 bonus. Heading into the fourth and final round of the program, Ty Dillon and Brian Scott are eligible for $100,000 bonus at Iowa Speedway.
Recap of Brickyard… Ty Dillon, Paul Menard, Brian Scott and Brendan Gaughan posted first, sixth, seventh and 19th-place finishes, respectively, in the Lilly Diabetes 250 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
Getting to the Points … Ty Dillon is currently fourth in the Nationwide Series driver point standings, only 15 points from the leader, Brian Scott is fifth, and Brendan Gaughan is eighth as the Series heads to Iowa Speedway.
Social Media … To stay on track with the latest news, information and to view exclusive, behind the scenes content visit RCR’s Twitter page – @RCRracing, RCR’s NASCAR Nationwide Series team Twitter pages – @RCR2BScott, @RCR3TDillon and @RCR62BGaughan. RCR’s Nationwide Series driver Twitter pages – @bscottracing, @tydillon and @Brendan62. For additional photos, news and video log on to rcrracing.com.
Iowa Coverage… Coverage of this weekend’s race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway will be televised live on Saturday, August 2, beginning at 7:30 p.m. ET on ESPN. It will also be broadcasted live on MRN and SiriusXM channel 90.
Brian Scott
No. 2 Shore Lodge Chevrolet Camaro
Event Preview Fact Sheet
This Week’s Shore Lodge Chevrolet at Iowa Speedway … Brian Scott and the No. 2 Shore Lodge Chevrolet Camaro team are heading into Iowa Speedway this weekend for the NASCAR Nationwide Series U.S. Cellular 250 presented by New Holland with chassis No. 101. Most recently raced at New Hampshire Motor Speedway, Scott qualified fifth and finished seventh. This Richard Childress Racing prepared chassis has an average starting position of sixth and an average finishing position of seventh. The chassis recorded three pole awards, two at Richmond International Speedway and one at Iowa Speedway. Chassis No. 101 also has two victories to its credit, Phoenix International Raceway and Bristol Motor Speedway in 2012.
Scott at Iowa … Scott will be making his ninth Nationwide Series start at the 7/8-mile asphalt tri-oval where he has eight previous starts earning two top-10 finishes with an average start of 7.4 and an average finish of 15.6. Scott has qualified inside the top-10 in seven of his eight starts with 1894 of 2000 (94.7 percent) laps completed.
#Dash4Cash … In the third round of the Nationwide Insurance Dash4Cash program, Brian Scott and his No. 2 RCR team qualified for the fourth and final round of the $100,000 bonus prize. Scott has qualified for three out of the four rounds during the 2014 program and won the $100,000 bonus at Chicagoland.
Chart Topper … Brian Scott continues to lead the Nationwide Series regulars with a 7.1 average starting position, and the most laps spent inside the top-15 (3,098, 94.3 percent). Currently fifth in the driver point standings only 42 points out of the lead, the No. 2 Shore Lodge Chevrolet team has collected three top-five and 10 top-10 finishes this season. Additionally, Scott has earned two pole positions, doing so at Richmond International Raceway and Chicagoland Speedway.
Classic & Wooden Boat Show on Payette Lake … This weekend the docks of Shore Lodge will host the 2014 Classic & Wooden Boat Show. On the beautiful Payette Lake in McCall, Idaho, the show includes a boat parade, cruises, and Ships store finishing with an awards banquet.
What are your points? … Brian Scott and his No. 2 RCR Chevrolet Camaro team enter Iowa Speedway fifth in the Nationwide Series driver point standings, trailing the leader by 42 markers.
Rearview Mirror …Brian Scott and the No. 2 Smokey Mountain Herbal Snuff Chevrolet Camaro qualified for the Lilly Diabetes 250 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway in the 10th position. Scott was loose off of Turn 1 and fought a tight-handling race car during long green-flag runs. On the final restart of the event, Scott was scored in the 11th position and gained four positions when he took the checkered flag in seventh.
Meet Brian Scott … Scott is scheduled to participate in the Nationwide Series autograph session beginning at 2 p.m. CT under the Turn 4 grandstands at Iowa Speedway.
BRIAN SCOTT QUOTE:
What is it about Iowa that makes it so appealing to drivers in the Nationwide Series?
“Iowa Speedway is a great track for racing and the fans of the Midwest are very much into their NASCAR. It’s nice to put on a good show for them because they really support us being there each time. On the track, the two grooves of racing mean we can pass more cars and we’ll have some good side-by-side racing, too. With the Cup teams in Pocono, this gives a Nationwide regular the chance to make something happen and go for the win. This is the part of the season where you want to rack up the wins and earn those championship points. I’m looking forward to this weekend’s race.”
Ty Dillon
No. 3 Bass Pro Shops/TRACKER Boats Chevrolet Camaro
Event Preview Fact Sheet
This Week’s Bass Pro Shops/TRACKER Boats Chevrolet at Iowa Speedway … This weekend, Ty Dillon will race chassis No. 134 in the U.S. Cellular 250 presented by New Holland at Iowa Speedway. This Richard Childress Racing-prepared chassis was raced earlier this season at Richmond International Raceway by teammate Brendan Gaughan. Dillon debuted this Chevrolet Camaro last season in Richmond sporting the No. 33.
Dillon in the NASCAR Nationwide Series at Iowa Speedway … The 22-year-old driver made his Nationwide Series debut at Iowa Speedway earlier this season where he finished eighth. After qualifying 13th, Dillon ran in and around the top-10 for most of the afternoon and recorded the team’s seventh top-10 in 10 races. In the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series, Dillon has recorded two top-five finishes in four races.
Kissing the Bricks … Dillon recorded his first career Nationwide Series victory last weekend at the historic Indianapolis Motor Speedway. After qualifying third and racing inside the top-five for most of the afternoon, Dillon got a jump on the race’s final restart on lap 77 to take the lead. For the final 24 laps, the No. 3 team held its breath watching Dillon circle the 2.5-mile superspeedway, hoping his car had enough fuel to make it to the end. Dillon crossed the finish line first, recording the No. 3 team’s first victory since September 2012, crew chief Danny Stockman’s third career NNS victory, and Dillon’s fourth victory in NASCAR’s top three series.
#Dash4Cash … In addition to his win at the famed 105-year-old superspeedway, Dillon won Nationwide Insurance’s Dash4Cash bonus of $100,000. He also qualified for this weekend’s bonus at Iowa Speedway with fellow teammate Brian Scott.
Bass Pro Shops & RCR in 2014 … Bass Pro Shops will be on the No. 3 Bass Pro Shops Chevrolet Camaro for the seventh time this season as a primary sponsor. America’s No. 1 Outdoor Retailer has been a long time partner of RCR including last season with Dillon in the Camping World Truck Series.
Points update … With last weekend’s win at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Dillon remains fourth in the driver point standings and cut the deficit in half. He currently trails the leader by 15 points. Also competing for the Sunoco Rookie of the Year, Dillon is in second place.
Meet Ty Dillon … Dillon is scheduled to participate in the Nationwide Series autograph session on Saturday under the Turn 4 grandstands beginning at 2 p.m. CT.
TY DILLON QUOTES:
What is the atmosphere like at the shop now that you’ve won and recorded two consecutive top-fives?
“We’re really turning a corner here. Ever since Kentucky back in June, we’ve found some speed and have been able to be a top-five car. We’re building great race cars, bringing a ton of power from our ECR Engines, and Danny (Stockman, crew chief) has our team really dialed in right now.”
What did you learn at Iowa Speedway earlier this season?
“Iowa has always been one of my favorite race tracks. I learned a few driving styles and grooves that you can run on the track. I really think it fits my driving style because it’s fast, but a shorter track. It’s important that we qualify well and stay smart. We’ve got all the momentum in the world right now.”
Brendan Gaughan
No. 62 South Point Hotel & Casino Chevrolet Camaro
Event Preview Fact Sheet
This Week’s South Point Hotel & Casino Chevrolet at Iowa … Brendan Gaughan will pilot chassis No. 130 in the NASCAR Nationwide Series U.S. Cellular 250 at Iowa Speedway. This Richard Childress Racing-prepared Chevrolet has seen track action at Texas Motor Speedway in April and Iowa Speedway in May. Gaughan finished 12th in both events this season.
Gaughan’s Stats in Iowa …The Las Vegas-native returns to the 7/8-mile oval to make his sixth Nationwide Series start in Saturday night’s race. Gaughan qualified 10th and finished 12th at Iowa Speedway in May, and averages a 15th-place start and 18.4-place finish.
Las Vegas Restaurant Week Benefiting Three Square at the South Point … South Point will be participating in Las Vegas Restaurant Week from August 22 through August 28. Restaurant week has teamed up with Three Square, all proceeds from Restaurant Week remain local and help Three Square in its fight to end hunger in Southern Nevada. Three Square feeds more than 100,000 men, women, children and seniors each month, however, the need is estimated at three times the current reach. Over 2.5 million meals have been provided for those in need through Restaurant Week. For additional information on how Three Square is providing wholesome food to hungry people, please visit www.threesquare.org.
In the Rearview Mirror: Indianapolis … Brendan Gaughan and the No. 62 Richard Childress Racing team qualified 17th for the NASCAR Nationwide Series Lilly Diabetes 250 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. The team had a mechanical issue threat early in the race and battled to overcome the issue, ultimately finishing in 19th place.
To the Points …Gaughan is currently eighth in the driver point standings as the Nationwide Series heads to Iowa Speedway.
Meet Brendan Gaughan … Gaughan is scheduled to participate in the Nationwide Series autograph session beginning at 2 p.m. CT under the Turn 4 grandstands at Iowa Speedway.
BRENDAN GAUGHAN QUOTE:
What are your thoughts on returning to Iowa Speedway?
“The RCR team and I are excited to return to Iowa Speedway. We had a great car in May and I unfortunately received that pit road penalty during the race and put a damper on our day. I have been good at Iowa in the past and hope to rebound from our finish at Indy. The amount of fans that show up at Iowa Speedway is always amazing. Diehard race fans ready to have a good time and I hope we can go out and put on a great show for them.”
Richard Childress Racing
NASCAR Camping World Truck Series News and Notes
Event: Pocono Mountains 150
Richard Childress Racing’s Camping World Truck Series History … In 321 NASCAR Camping World Truck Series starts, RCR has earned 39 pole awards, 30 wins, 123 top-five finishes and 197 top-10 finishes. RCR also earned the inaugural series championship in 1995 with Mike Skinner, and again with Austin Dillon in 2011. The organization has an average starting position of 9.3 and an average finishing position of 10.3.
Richard Childress Racing at Pocono Raceway … In eight Camping World Truck Series starts at Pocono Raceway, RCR has earned one win, with Joey Coulter in 2012, among two top-five and six top-10 finishes. The Welcome, N.C. organization has a 100% lap completion record at the 2.6-mile track, with seven laps led.
Social Media …To keep up-to-date with the latest news and information and to view exclusive content, visit RCR’s Twitter page – @RCRracing, RCR’s Camping World Truck Series team Twitter pages – @RCR3TDillon and @RCR3ADillon. RCR’s Camping World Truck Series driver Twitter pages – @tydillon and @austindillon3.
Catch the Action … Flag-to-flag coverage of the Pocono Mountains 150 at Pocono Raceway is scheduled to be televised live on Saturday, August 2 beginning at 1 p.m. Eastern Time on FOX Sports 1 and broadcast live on the Motor Racing Network and SiriusXM NASCAR Radio, channel 90.
Austin Dillon
No. 3 Yuengling Light Lager Chevrolet Silverado
Event Preview Fact Sheet
This Week’s Yuengling Light Chevrolet at Pocono Raceway … Austin Dillon will pilot chassis No. 004 from the Richard Childress Racing NASCAR Camping World Truck Series stable. RCR teammate Brendan Gaughan raced this Chevrolet to a fifth-place finish during last year’s inaugural Camping World Truck Series race at Eldora Speedway. Prior to that, Joey Coulter competed with this truck at Dover International Speedway in 2011 (finished sixth) and Darlington Raceway (finished 28th). Dillon utilized this Chevrolet Silverado during his rookie year in the Camping World Truck Series, earning a seventh-place finish at Phoenix International Raceway, a 35th-place finish at Charlotte Motor Speedway and a sixth-place finish at Kansas Speedway.
Dillon at Pocono Raceway … The 2011 Camping World Truck Series Champion has made two previous starts at Pocono Raceway in the Truck Series, finishing seventh in 2010 and fifth in 2011.
Yuengling Celebrating #185thAnniversary… D.G. Yuengling & Son, Inc., America’s Oldest Brewery, is celebrating its 185th anniversary this year. Family owned and operated since 1829, Yuengling is based in Pottsville, Pa. Now in its sixth generation of operation, Yuengling beer is available in 16 different states, most recently in Massachusetts. Fans can help celebrate its 185 years of success by posting congratulations on social media using #185thAnniversary. For more information, visit www.yuengling.com.
D.G. Yuengling & Son, Inc. partners with RCR for 2014 season … Richard Childress Racing welcomes D.G. Yuengling & Son, Inc. as a primary partner on the No. 3 NASCAR Camping World Truck Series entry and driver Austin Dillon this weekend at Pocono Raceway, marking the first time the Yuengling Light Lager brand will be featured on a truck. Pocono Raceway is located 60 miles north of the 185-year-old brewery and considered Yuengling’s home track. Yuengling is also a primary sponsor on the No. 3 NASCAR Nationwide Series entry driven by Austin Dillon’s younger brother, Ty Dillon.
Getting Loopy … According to NASCAR’s Loop Data Pre-Race Statistics, Dillon’s stats at Pocono in the Truck Series are impressive: He leads the series in percentage of Quality Passes (96.4%), ranks second in Speed in Traffic (159.244 mph), ranks fourth in Average Running Position (7.230), ranks fifth in Driver Rating (99.5), fifth in Green-Flag Speed (159.770 mph) and fifth in Laps in the Top-15 (107).
Meet Dillon … Dillon is scheduled to participate in a question-and-answer session at Pocono Raceway from 9:30 to 9:45 a.m. at the Team Chevy Stage on Sunday, August 3.
AUSTIN DILLON QUOTES:
Are you excited to race two weeks in a row in the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series?
“Anytime I can be in a race car is a good day. I love the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series, so I am really looking forward to Saturday. I’m extremely thankful to Yuengling for giving me this opportunity. I’m looking at it as a really good opportunity to both have some fun and gain a lot of experience. I think I can learn some things that will help me for Sunday afternoon’s Cup race. Pocono Raceway is a very unique track and it can be tricky, so the more laps I can get the better for sure. The track is really close to Yuengling’s headquarters, so I hope they bring a huge group of people out and I hope I see a lot of fans out there at the track drinking their product. It would be cool to be able to celebrate with an ice cold Yuengling Light Lager after the race if we have a good result.”
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