Gilliland: Progressive Banking Makes for Fun Finale

STATESVILLE, NOVEMBER 11, 2014 – David Gilliland, driver of the No. 38 MDS Transport Ford, comments on racing at Homestead-Miami Speedway:”We want to finish off the season on a high note, of course. We had a good weekend in Phoenix, so we want to carry that momentum to Homestead. And Homestead is a track where we can run well.”The progressive banking at Homestead is a lot of fun. I remember the first time I went there, it reminded me a lot of Irwindale Speedway, where I raced in California, but obviously bigger. You definitely have options there. You can run all over. And it’s another track that each and every year loses grip. That Florida sunshine takes its toll on it.

“It’s definitely going to be a big weekend with the new Chase format. Homestead has always been a big weekend, but now it’s going to be even bigger. And, of course, it’s a big weekend for Ford. We’ll be doing a lot with them, too, with appearances and meet-and-greets. So, we’ll have a lot going on off the track, but, of course, we want to have a good finish on the track to cap off our season.”

JUST THE FACTS: Gilliland has eight Sprint Cup career starts at Homestead-Miami Speedway … His top finish at the 1.5-mile oval is 25th (2010) … MDS Transport returns as primary sponsor on the No. 38 Ford … Gilliland will be at the Ford Racing display at HMS on Friday at 3 p.m. for Q&A with fans.

First impression: @DavidGilliland says @HomesteadMiami reminded him of @TheIEC in his home state of California. #NASCAR #FordEcoBoost400

About Front Row Motorsports

Front Row Motorsports is a race-winning organization competing in the NASCAR’s premier Sprint Cup Series, fielding the No. 34 of David Ragan and the No. 38 of David Gilliland.  The team is owned by Bob Jenkins and is headquartered just outside of Charlotte, N.C.  FRM was named to INC Magazine’s “INC 5000” list in 2012, recognizing the 5,000 fastest-growing private companies in the U.S. The team’s partnership base is representative of more than $200 billion of the U.S. economy and includes organizations such as Ford Motor Company, CSX Transportation, Love’s Travel Stops, Farm Rich, Taco Bell and Long John Silver’s. Visit teamfrm.com.