Tuesday, March 30, 2010

David Starr Nashville Superspeedway Preview

David Starr

No. 81 Zachry Toyota Tundra
Nashville Superspeedway – Nashville 200
April 2, 2010

No. 81 Randy Moss Motorsports Toyota Tundra News and Notes

• This Week’s Tundra… David Starr will utilize RMM-104 to compete in the Nashville 200 at Nashville Superspeedway. The No. 81 Zachry Toyota Tundra team last raced RMM-104 at Atlanta Motor Speedway in the second race of the 2010 season. The truck was capable of running up front and leading laps, but bad luck ultimately shuffled RMM-104 back to a 15th place finish.
• Proven Success at Nashville Speedway… Throughout his career, Starr has proven to be one of the top drivers at Nashville Superspeedway. He is currently tied for third place on the all-time top-10 list with four top-10 finishes in eight starts at the Tennessee superspeedway. Additionally, Starr is tied for second-place on the list for the most top-five finishes around the 1.33-mile oval with three top-ten finishes throughout his career. Since Nashville Superspeedway made its debut on the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series schedule in 2001, Starr has competed in eight races at the track, making him one of the most experienced drivers on the short track in Friday night’s field.
• Watch and Listen… SPEED Channel will broadcast the Nashville 200 live from Nashville Superspeedway on Friday, April 2nd. Television coverage of the 150-lap event will begin at 7:30 p.m. EST. MRN and Sirius Satellite Radio will also provide a live radio broadcast of the event beginning at 7:30 p.m. EST.

David Starr on driving at Nashville Superspeedway
“I’ve always loved going to Nashville because being from Texas I’m a big country music fan. It’s a cool city to go visit, and on top of that, they throw a race in! Ever since we started racing at the Nashville Fairgrounds, I’ve just always loved going there. The Nashville Superspeedway is a great place to race too with the banking and the concrete track—it’s just a really fun place. In 2003, I was leading the race going into the closing laps. We had a caution and the late, great Bobby Hamilton come up and beat me going around the outside. I’ve even more excited for the race weekend at Nashville [Superspeedway] now that I’m involved with Randy Moss Motorsports. We have had some really great trucks so far this season, and it’s unfortunate that we have had such bad luck. I’m looking forward to finally racing on back-to-back weekends and trying to get our No. 81 Zachry Toyota Tundra in victory lane.”

Crew Chief Doug Wolcott on racing at Nashville Superspeedway
“Nashville [Superspeedway] is a really cool track. It’s one of the few races that everyone looks forward to for the city that it’s in as much as the race itself. I think the No. 81 Zachry team has prepared a really strong Toyota Tundra just like we have for every other race this season and I’m excited for our chances this weekend. If we can find a little luck, I’m confident that we can be battling for the win.”

David Starr Camping World Truck Series 2010 Totals
Races     Wins     Top-Fives     Top-10s     Poles     Money Won
   3             0             0                   0             0           $35,965

David Starr Camping World Truck Series Career Totals
Races     Wins     Top-Fives     Top-10s     Poles     Money Won
 243           4            45                 98             5        $3,867,718

Mike Skinner Nashville Superspeedway Preview

Mike Skinner

No. 5 International Truck/Monaco RVs Toyota Tundra
Nashville Superspeedway – Nashville 200
April 2, 2010

No. 5 Randy Moss Motorsports International Truck/Monaco RVs Toyota Tundra News and Notes

• This Week’s Tundra… Mike Skinner and the No. 5 International Truck/Monaco RV team will compete with RMM-104 at Nashville Superspeedway this Friday, April 2nd. RMM-104 last saw racing action at Atlanta Motor Speedway nearly one month ago, when Skinner finished in the 17th position after blowing a tire while running fourth.
• Skinner’s own Nashville Records… Despite only having six starts around the 1.33-mile Nashville Superspeedway, Skinner holds the records as the all-time lap leader and the most poles. Skinner easily holds the record for the most laps led with 250 circuits around the 1.33-mile oval. Ron Hornaday trails Skinner with only 145 laps led. Skinner is also the only driver to hold multiple NASCAR Camping World Truck Series poles at Nashville Superspeedway (2005 and 2007).
• Get more updates on Mike throughout the week… Fans have two chances to catch Mike Skinner in the media this week. Skinner will be a featured guest on NASCAR Race Hub on Tuesday night, March 30th. The show will air on SPEED Channel beginning at 7:30 p.m. EST. On Friday, April 2nd, fans can get a live update on the action from Nashville Superspeedway when Skinner talks with Mike Bagley and Pete Pistone on The Morning Drive. The interview will air on SIRIUS NASCAR Radio shortly after 10:30 a.m. EST/9:30 a.m. CST.
• Toyota Loyalty… Skinner is the only driver to have piloted a Toyota Tundra in every NASCAR Camping World Truck Series race. The two teamed up in 2004 when the manufacturer entered into the NASCAR arena.
• Watch and Listen… SPEED Channel will broadcast the Nashville 200 live from Nashville Superspeedway on Friday, April 2nd. Television coverage of the 150-lap event will begin at 7:30 p.m. EST. MRN and Sirius Satellite Radio will also provide a live radio broadcast of the event beginning at 7:30 p.m. EST.

Mike Skinner on driving at Nashville Superspeedway
“We’ve been very close to winning the guitar [the trophy at Nashville Superspeedway] a couple times. I had a four- or five-second lead a couple years ago going into the closing laps. There was a late caution and we got beat on fresher tires. It [Nashville] is one of my favorite places; I have friends in the music business there and we always go in a day early to visit everyone and enjoy the city. There is no negative in going to Nashville; it is one of my favorite tracks and one of my cities.”


Crew Chief Gene Nead on racing at Nashville Superspeedway
“Nashville Superspeedway is a great track, and I’m lucky enough to be working with one of the most successful drivers at the track. Our team has consistently been preparing really great trucks; we just haven’t had the luck to bring home a finish that reflects the capability of our team. We hope to put together the whole package this weekend at Nashville [Superspeedway] and to bring home the coveted guitar [trophy].”


Mike Skinner Camping World Truck Series 2010 Totals
Races     Wins     Top-Fives     Top-10s     Poles     Money Won
   3            0              0                   0            0           $32,165


Mike Skinner Camping World Truck Series Career Totals
Races      Wins      Top-Fives      Top-10s      Poles       Money Won
  207         28             88                131            50          $4,911,803