19th Annual Kobalt 400 at Las Vegas Motor Speedway
News and Notes:
Heading in this weekend’s event at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway, the No.32 Can-Am team will travel to “Sin City” with Jeffrey Earnhardt for the 19th annual Kobalt 400 at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway in Las Vegas, NV.
Sunday’s event will mark Earnhardt’s first career NASCAR Sprint Cup Series (NSCS) start at the 1.5-mile track, and his fourth career NSCS start. The Mooresville, NC native made his two previous starts towards the end of the 2015 season driving for Go Fas Racing (GFR).
When it comes to racing at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway, Earnhardt has two starts in the NASCAR Xfinity Series (NXS), where he earned a best finish of 26th in the 2013 event driving for current team owner Archie St.Hilaire.
Jeffrey Earnhardt on Las Vegas:
“I’m really looking forward to getting back in the #32 Can-Am Ford this weekend at Vegas. After a long day at Atlanta last week it’s great to have the opportunity to race again and build our team chemistry. This season is about improving each race, gaining experience and growing our program at Go Fas Racing.”
Chassis Info:
Crew Chief Wally Rogers will be bringing chassis GFR-890 to serve as the primary car. This chassis is brand new to Go Fas Racing. Chassis GFR-802 will serve as the backup car.
Jeffrey Earnhardt Career NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Stats:
Starts: 3
Wins: 0
Top-Five: 0
Top-Ten: 0
Poles: 0
Laps Completed: 992
Average Start: 40.7
Average Finish: 32.5
Jeffrey Earnhardt Career NASCAR Xfinity Series Stats at Las Vegas:
Starts: 2
Wins: 0
Top-Five: 0
Top-Ten: 0
Poles: 0
Laps Completed: 384
Average Start: 32.5
Average Finish: 29.5
No.32 Go Fas Racing Team Roster:
Owner: Archie St.Hilaire
Driver: Jeffrey Earnhardt
Crew Chief: Wally Rogers
Car Chief: Clinton Cram
Engine Tuner: Willy Pelotte
Rear End Mechanic: Josh Long
Front End Mechanic: Adam Wilcox
Tire Specialist: Tony Ramirez
Front Changer: Andrew Gardner
Front Carrier: Byrce Hildebrand
Jackman: Mike Russell
Rear Changer: Thomas Parker
Rear Carrier: Telvin McClurkin
Gasman: Nate Spoor
Pit Crew Coach: Rodney Fetters
Spotter: Curtis Aldridge
Truck Driver: Ron Utter
Team Manager: Mason St.Hilaire
Public Relations: Timothy Barile
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