DEARBORN, Mich., October 12, 2016 – Kansas Speedway may not be home to Ryan Blaney but there’s no place like it recently for the driver and his Motorcraft/Quick Lane Racing team.
Blaney has fifth-place and seventh-place finishes in two attempts at the Kansas City track. He also has a pair of third-place results, one in the XFINITY Series and another in the Camping World Truck Series, there.
Some Kansas home cooking might be just what the doctor ordered to help the Wood Brothers’ rookie-of-the-year candidate recover from consecutive accident-induced finishes in the 30s.
“I always like going to Kansas. I feel like it’s a track that suits this team well and we are hoping to improve on our run there earlier this year.”
— Ryan Blaney
RYAN BLANEY KANSAS FAST FACTS:
Finished fifth at Kansas in May.
Finished seventh at Kansas last fall.
Has third-place finishes in 2013 Camping World Truck Series race and 2014 XFINITY Series race.
WOOD BROTHERS KANSAS FAST FACTS:
Has 13 starts at Kansas.
Finished in top five twice.
Has five top 10 results.
Best finish was second in the 2004 race with Ricky Rudd behind the wheel.
CREW CHIEF JEREMY BULLINS ON THE HOLLYWOOD CASINO 400:
“The driving style at Kansas probably is more similar to XFINITY cars and trucks than some other intermediates. Ryan had a lot of experience in those series before jumping in the Cup car, so the transition was probably easier than some of the other tracks. It’s a fast track and Ryan does really well at the places you have to be on the throttle a lot. They suit him very well.
“Strategy will be important at Kansas as track position is big. It’s a very aero sensitive intermediate track and if you get track position you can generally hold it pretty well.”
WEEKEND TV SCHEDULE:
Friday October 14, 1-2:25 p.m. (ET) – Practice on NBCSN
October 14, 6:15 p.m. (ET) – Qualifying on NBCSN
Saturday October 15, 11-11:50 a.m. (ET) – Practice on CNBC
October 15, 1:30-2:20 p.m. (ET) – Practice on NBCSN
Sunday October 16, 2:15 p.m. (ET) – Hollywood Casino 400 on NBC
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.
