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Paul Menard, No. 98 Richmond / Menards Ford Fusion Texas Motor Speedway Preview
Press Release
Race:
O’Reilly Challenge at Texas Motor Speedway (1.5-mile Tri-oval)Team: No. 98 Richmond / Menards Ford Fusion
Crew Chief: Matt Puccia
Chassis: RK-699 Last ran at Dover, September 2010, finished seventh
Broadcast Information: Saturday, November 6, 2010- 12:00 p.m. (ET) ESPN and 12:00 p.m. on PRN radio affiliates and Sirius channel 128
FAST FACTS
- PAUL MENARD will make his 33rd start of the season in the NASCAR Nationwide Series at Texas Motor Speedway in the O’Reilly Challenge.
- MENARD at Texas Motor Speedway … In eight starts Menard has one top-five and four top-10 finishes.
- LAPS… Menard has completed 97.7% of the laps he has attempted in NNS competition in 2010.
- ON THE TRACK… The No. 98 team will carry the Richmond / Menards paint scheme on its Ford Fusion in this weekend’s O’Reilly Challenge at Texas Motor Speedway.
Paul Menard on racing at Texas Motor Speedway:
“We have some unfinished business at Texas. We ran well there in the spring, but I know we have what it takes to bring home a win. If we get on and off of pit road cleanly and take care of our race car, I have no doubt we will be there at the end of the race.”Crew chief Matt Puccia on racing at Texas Motor Speedway: “The key to running well at Texas is having good balance on your race car. Our Ford had good speed in the spring race, so I am very comfortable with our setup going into this weekend. Paul has had some success at Texas in the past which can only help us run well and contend for a win.”
REWIND, Madison, ILL. – Paul Menard and the No. 98 Mastercraft / Menards team pulled out a hard-fought top 10 finish in the 5-Hour Energy 250 NASCAR Nationwide Series race at Gateway International Raceway on Saturday afternoon.
Menard started in the back of the field after arriving after qualifying from the NASCAR Sprint Cup event in Martinsville, Va; but was able to maneuver his way to the front and crack the top 10 by lap 75. Menard struggled with an ill-handling race car in long stretches of the race, but never gave up and ultimately secured a workman like ninth-place finish. Menard remains fifth in the Nationwide Series point standings.
MENARDS ON THE TRACK… In addition to their partnership with Roush Fenway Racing and the No. 98 Ford NASCAR Nationwide Series team, Menards is also affiliated with the racing ventures of Matt Crafton and Frank Kimmel, as well as the No. 98 Richard Petty Motorsports Ford entry in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series.
ABOUT MENARDS …
Menards is well-known throughout the Midwest for its complete selection of high-quality, name brand merchandise, tools for any job, and state-of-the-art in-store computers to help guests design their special projects. Menards carries the materials and tools for all of your home improvement projects from just needing a light bulb to building a new house! Plus, many Menards stores also carry name brand appliances, pet products, lawn and garden supplies, and even groceries as your one-stop shopping experience.
As always, Menards is known for its excellent guest service and the place to “Save Big Money.” There is something for everyone at Menards from the beginning do-it-yourselfer to the experienced contractor. For more information and to find a store near you, please visit www.menards.com. For more Menards Racing info, please visit www.menardsracing.com.
- Roush Fenway Racing Press Release
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