Top 10 Reasons Why Clint Bowyer Should Win at Dover
CORNELIUS, N.C. —
10. Has recorded seven top-10 finishes in the last seven races
9. Winning is always fun and Bowyer likes to have fun
8. The post-race press conference would be entertaining for the media
7. He races in Kansas next weekend and it would be cool to roll into his home track coming off a win
6. He and wife, Lorra, are expecting their first child and the trophy would make a nice addition to the nursery
5. He likes the track
4. Dover Downs Casino would be a happy place for those who bet on Bowyer to win
3. He could add to a banner sports week for the Kansas City area where he grew up as the Chiefs appear on Monday Night Football and the Royals are poised to make the playoffs for the first time in nearly three decades.
2. “Miles the Monster” would have to hold his No. 15 5-hour ENERGY Toyota until June
1. The party would be awesome and everyone would be invited
“We’ve been good at Dover. I think we finished fourth last time, even had a shot at the win but a caution kind of jumbled things up. But I’ve always run decent there even back in the Nationwide days. I don’t have a win in the Cup Series but we’ve come close. It’s definitely a track that a lot can happen and after last weekend I’m sure it will.”
Comments on the recently announced NASCAR rules changes for 2015:
Brian Pattie, Crew Chief No. 15 5-hour ENERGY Toyota
“I’m fine with the testing ban. It’s good financially for everyone, most importantly the lower funded teams who maybe don’t have the funds to go test. But regardless, I think saving money across the board is beneficial for every team. The low down force will, I believe, be even better for the racing. And if the racing is better that means it’s better for the fans which in turn makes it better for all of us. I think NASCAR did a great job with these changes and think they will translate well for teams as well as fans.”
CHASSIS
Chassis No. 813 serves as the primary chassis for Bowyer at Dover. This chassis raced at Michigan in August (6th), June (10th) and Charlotte in May (17th). Chassis No. 800 serves as the back-up chassis and raced at Kentucky in July (23rd), Dover in June (4th) and Bristol in August (17th).
NO. 15 CREW ROSTER
Brian Pattie
Crew Chief
Terry Spaulding
Front Tire Changer
Alan Steele
Front Tire Carrier
Lee Cunningham
Rear Tire Changer
PJ Briody
Rear Tire Carrier
Brian Chase
Jack Man
Evan Marchal
Gas Man
Billy Curwood
Car Chief
Chris Sherwood
Interior Mechanic
Brett Griffin
Spotter
Dax Gerringer
Race Engineer
Tim O’Brien
2nd Engineer
Adam Cooke
Shock Specialist
J.D. Frey
Front Mechanic
Travis Stock
Rear Mechanic
Andrew Beason
Tire Specialist
Gregg Huls
Engine Tuner
Chris Valverde
Engine Engineer
Ray Erwin
Truck Driver
Jeff Shano
2nd Truck Driver
· Two top-five and 10 top-10 finishes in 17 starts
· Completed 6,775 of 6,800 laps (99.6%) and has led 40 laps
· Average start 17.3 and average finish 12.1
· No DNFs (did not finish)
· Two wins in the Nationwide Series (September 2009 and 2006)
Jeff Burton is scheduled to standby for Clint Bowyer this weekend at Dover as Bowyer’s wife, Lorra, is due to deliver their first child.
