Friday
Paul Menard’s Full Nationwide Schedule Paying Off
Press Release
CONCORD, N.C. (May 7, 2010) - In 2009 Roush Fenway Racing Nationwide driver Paul Menard ran 16 races in the Nationwide Series, this year Menard decided to run a full Nationwide and Sprint Cup Series and the results thus far have been impressive. In nine races in the Nationwide Series, Menard has completed and impressive 99.9% of the laps with the following results:
Menard has also improved in the Sprint Cup Series where he is now 20th in points and has an average finish of 20.1 verses 26.7 in 2009.
Running both series has been a challenge for Menard and all of the double-duty drivers on the circuit. With Nationwide events being rained out back to back in Texas and Talladega, drivers have had to run double headers to get the races in. In June the Sprint Cup and Nationwide Series races are in different cities presenting a new challenge of getting back and forth for practice, qualifying and racing at each event.
These complications require stamina and focus, but clearly Paul Menard has exhibited what it takes to get the job done and be a factor at the track. He and the No. 98 Menard’s Team will look to build on that success as the season moves forward into May.
This Friday Menard returns to the track in the Nationwide Series Royal Purple 200 in Darlington. The race time is Friday, May 7th at 7:30 EST and will be televised live by ESPN2.
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About Roush-Fenway Racing
Roush Fenway Racing is NASCAR’s largest team operating eight motorsports teams. Four in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series with drivers Matt Kenseth, Greg Biffle, Carl Edwards and David Ragan; and four in the Nationwide Series with Edwards, Ricky Stenhouse, Jr., Colin Braun, and Paul Menard. For more information on any of the Roush Fenway Racing teams, log onto www.RoushFenway.com. Become a fan of Roush Fenway Racing on Facebook by going to http://www.facebook.com/roushfenway. And for sponsorship inquiries please contact Robin Johnson at 704.720.4645.
- Roush Fenway Racing Press Release
Article Tags: Darlington (S.C.) Raceway, NASCAR Nationwide Series, NASCAR Sprint Cup Series, NNS, No. 98 Menards Ford Fusion, NSCS, Paul Menard, RFR, Roush Fenway Racing, Royal Purple 200, Talladega (Ala.) Superspeedway, Texas Motor Speedway
