DEARBORN, Mich., May 11, 2016 – Motorcraft/Quick Lane Racing and Wood Brothers Racing return to the AAA 400 Drive for Autism at Dover International Speedway for the first time since 2008, riding a bit of a hot streak after a ninth-place effort in Talladega and a fifth-place showing in Kansas.
The back-to-back top-10 finishes put rookie driver Ryan Blaney in 16th place in the points standings and back in the hunt for the 2016 Chase for the NASCAR Sprint Cup. He also tightened the gap to 22 points between himself and Sunoco NASCAR Rookie of the Year leader Chase Elliott.
RYAN BLANEY DOVER FAST FACTS:
Six total starts in the NASCAR XFINITY Series and NASCAR Camping World Truck Series
Three top-five finishes and a seventh.
“Dover has been a good track. It’s a fun but challenging place to get a hang of. It’s just kind of been a track that suits my driving style. Cup cars are a lot different but there are things we can carry over from the other series.”
— Ryan Blaney
WOOD BROTHERS DOVER FAST FACTS:
Wood Brothers Racing won the first three NASCAR races run at Dover with David Pearson behind the wheel in 1972 and 1973.
In 73 starts at Dover, the Wood Brothers have seven wins (five with David Pearson and two with Neil Bonnett) and four poles (all with Pearson).
Bill Elliott and Marcos Ambrose were the last two drivers to pilot the iconic No. 21 at Dover International Speedway in 2008.
WEEKEND TV SCHEDULE ON FS1
Friday May 13, 11 a.m.-12:20 p.m. – Practice
May 13, 3:45 p.m. – Qualifying
Saturday May 14, 9:30-10:25 a.m. – Practice
May 14, 12:30-1:25 p.m. – Practice
Sunday May 15, 1 p.m. – AAA 400 Drive for Autism
About Motorcraft
Motorcraft® offers a complete line of replacement parts that are recommended and approved by Ford Motor Company. From routine maintenance to under-hood repairs, Motorcraft parts offer exceptional value with the highest quality and right fit at competitive prices. Motorcraft parts are available nationwide at Ford and Lincoln dealers, independent distributors and automotive parts retailers are backed by Ford Motor Company’s two-year, unlimited-miles Service Parts Limited Warranty. Ask for Motorcraft by name when you visit your local auto parts store or your favorite service facility. For more information, visit www.motorcraft.com.
About Quick Lane Tire & Auto Centers
Ford’s Quick Lane Tire & Auto Center offers routine vehicle maintenance such as oil and filter changes, light repair services including brake repair, and tire replacements on all vehicle makes and models. With nearly 800 locations and growing, customers can visit www.quicklane.com to find a center that is closest to them, print savings coupons and review maintenance tips to keep their vehicles running at peak efficiency. This site includes information on how to spot tire wear, how to jump-start a battery and even a series of tips to improve a vehicle’s fuel economy.
Wood Brothers Racing
Wood Brothers Racing was formed in 1950 in Stuart, Va., by Hall of Famer Glenn Wood. Wood Brothers Racing is the oldest active team and one of the winningest teams in NASCAR history. Since its founding, the team won 98 races (including at least one race in every decade for the last seven decades) and 117 poles in NASCAR’s top-tier series. Fielding only Ford products for its entire history, the Wood Brothers own the longest association of any motorsports team with a single manufacturer. Glenn’s brother, Leonard, is known for inventing the modern pit stop. The team currently runs the Motorcraft/Quick Lane Ford Fusion driven by Ryan Blaney in the famous number 21 racecar.
