Crew Chief: Scott Graves
Primary Chassis: RK- 816 – last raced at Michigan– finished 16th.
Backup Chassis: RK- 827 – last ran Charlotte – finished 14th.
ADVANCE NOTES
· Stenhouse Jr. at Atlanta Motor Speedway
o The last time Stenhouse raced at Atlanta, he won the Nationwide race beating Kevin Harvick on the final lap.
o This will mark his first Sprint Cup start at Atlanta.
o Stenhouse is currently 23rd in the point standings.
· The Car
o Chassis RK-816 is the same chassis that the Sprint Cup rookie contender raced at Michigan and was running in the top-10 before an untimely caution trapped him a lap down.
· Best Buy
o Best Buy joined Roush Fenway Racing and the No. 17 car in 2012.
o Best Buy and NOS Energy Drink have partnered for a sweepstakes ending Aug. 31. Join the fun at www.cokeplaytowin.com/nosbestbuy
o Make sure to follow @BestBuy and use hashtag #BestBuy17 in 2013.
Stenhouse Jr. on racing at Atlanta:
“Atlanta is one of my favorite tracks on the circuit. It’s an older track that is rough but fast. The rough tracks suit my driving style because of my dirt racing background. Last year we won the Nationwide race which was a big win for us. Our No.17 team is getting better every week and I believe that we will get our first top-10 soon. Atlanta is a driver’s track which I like. I feel confident that we will have a strong run in our Best Buy Ford this weekend.”
Scott Graves on racing at Atlanta:
“Atlanta really suits Ricky’s driving style. We tested there during the Goodyear tire test and were one of the fastest cars there so I feel confident going into the weekend. Atlanta is a rough track but really fast. Atlanta is definitely a driver’s race track so we will make sure we have the Best Buy Ford handling to Ricky’s liking. With the extra track time that Ricky has gotten in the Cup car at Atlanta, I feel strongly that this could be the weekend we get our first top-10.”
