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Paul Menard / Roush Fenway Racing Phoenix International Speedway Preview
Press Release
Race:
WYPALL 200 at Phoenix International Raceway (1.0-Mile Oval)Team: No. 98 Richmond / Menards Ford Fusion
Crew Chief: Matt Puccia
Chassis: RK-395 Last ran at ORP, July 2010, finished ninth
Broadcast Information: Saturday, November 13, 2010- 4:46 p.m. (ET) ESPN and 4:46 p.m. on MRN radio affiliates and Sirius channel 128
FAST FACTS
- PAUL MENARD will make his 34th start of the season in the NASCAR Nationwide Series at Phoenix International Raceway in the WYPALL 200
- MENARD at Phoenix International Raceway …In nine starts Menard has one top-10 finish
- LAPS…Menard has completed 97.8% 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 WYPALL 200 at Phoenix International Raceway
QUOTES
Paul Menard on racing at Phoenix International Raceway: “Phoenix is a drivers’ track. You have to get up on the wheel and make things happen. It is a very challenging race track that can be tough on the best drivers on the circuit. I am prepared for what is ahead of me and fully confident we will turn in a solid performance this weekend.”
Crew chief Matt Puccia on racing at Phoenix International Raceway: “The car set-up and is critical at Phoenix because it must handle the distinct differences at both ends of the race track. We had some success there in the spring and we are confident this team can make some noise this weekend.”
REWIND, Fort Worth, Texas – Paul Menard and the No. 98 Richmond/Menards team overcame a little bad luck on pit road and an ill-handling car early in the race, to secure a hard-fought top-10 finish in the O’Reilly Challenge on a beautiful fall afternoon at Texas Motor Speedway. Menard posted his 18th top-10 finish of the season and 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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