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David Ragan, 2011 NSCS Kobalt Tools 500(k) Race Preview
Press ReleaseDavid Ragan – NSCS ADVANCE
Team: No. 6 UPS My Choice Ford Fusion
Crew Chief: Drew Blickensderfer
Chassis: Primary: RK-759 Last ran New Hampshire – finished seventh; Backup: RK-755 Last ran Richmond – finished fourth
Ragan on racing at Phoenix International Raceway:
“I’m excited to head out to Phoenix this weekend after testing the new surface last month. We have run well on the short tracks this year and I look forward to the trip out west. With two more races left we are doing all we can to win another race.”
Crew chief Drew Blickensderfer on racing at Phoenix International Raceway:
“Phoenix is a completely different track than last time we raced there, so it will be important to hit the track fast from the get-go to get a jump on the competition. We will need to pay close attention to the Truck and Nationwide races to get an idea of what to expect on Sunday. Everyone is going into the event with a lot of unknowns, so hitting on things early in practice will help.”
FAST FACTS
- The roof of the UPS My Choice Ford will be painted white and have a red number to support Coca-Cola’s Arctic Home program. Polar Bears have been a part of the Coca-Cola brand for decades and this holiday season Coke is turning its iconic red cans white to help raise awareness and funds polar bear conservation efforts. For every fan that donates, Coke will match it up to $1 million. www.arctichome.com
- Ragan has visited Phoenix International Raceway nine times in the Sprint Cup Series, with his best finish being 10th in the fall of 2008.
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