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Mike Bliss, 2010 Kobalt Tools 500 NSCS Race Preview
Press Release
| Race: | Kobalt Tools 500, March 7, 2010 |
| Location: | Atlanta Motor Speedway, Hampton, GA |
| Team: | No. 36 Wave Energy Drink Chevrolet Impala |
| Owner: | Tommy Baldwin |
| Crew Chief: | Kevin Buskirk |
| Chassis: | TBR – 802 |
Bliss’s NSCS Career Record at Atlanta Motor Speedway:
| Date | Event | S | F | Laps | Led | Status | Winnings |
| 3/20/05 | Golden Corral 500 | 16 | 18 | 324/325 | 0 | Running | $70,815 |
| 10/30/05 | Bass Pro/MBNA 500 | 21 | 13 | 325/325 | 1 | Running | $94,725 |
| 10/29/06 | Bass Pro/MBNA 500 | 41 | 26 | 321/325 | 0 | Engine | $93,422 |
| 3/18/07 | Kobalt Tools 500 | 9 | 21 | 324/325 | 0 | Running | $86,783 |
| 3/08/09 | Kobalt Tools 500 | 43 | 43 | 21/330 | 0 | Overheating | $70,141 |
| 9/06/09 | Pep Boys Auto 500 | 38 | 41 | 38/325 | 0 | Electrical | $83,325 |
Bliss’s NNS Career Record at Atlanta Motor Speedway:
| Races | Wins | Top-5s | Top-10s | Poles | Led | Winnings |
| 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | $84,251 |
Bliss’s NCWTS Career Record at Atlanta Motor Speedway:
| Races | Wins | Top-5s | Top-10s | Poles | Led | Winnings |
| 5 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 38 | $95,640 |
Cumulative:
| Races | Wins | Top-5s | Top-10s | Poles | Led | Winnings |
| 15 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 38 | $679,102 |
Bliss on racing this week at Atlanta:
“I really like Atlanta and I am excited about heading there. It seems like we are climbing a hill right now, but we are hoping to turn things around starting this weekend at Atlanta Motor Speedway.”
Baldwin on the Kobalt Tools 500:
“We are excited to have Wave Energy Drink back on board as the primary sponsor for Sunday’s race. They will be unveiling the new 2010 paint scheme, and it looks great. Atlanta is one of Mike’s favorite tracks so we are looking forward to getting out there and putting together a strong run.”
Fast Facts/Race Notes:
- Sunday’s Kobalt Tools 500 will be the 99th career start for Mike Bliss in the Sprint Cup Series
- Wave Energy Drink will be unveiling the new 2010 paint scheme this weekend at Atlanta
- Tommy Baldwin Racing, Press Release
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