Stanley, NC 6/2/11- This weekend’s Orange Blossom Special 125 will mark the midpoint of the 2011 PASS South schedule and also mark the first and only time all season the series host back-to-back events after racing at Motor Mile Speedway just a week ago.
Sometimes returning to a track where you won at the year before can always bestow some pressure to perform in order to repeat the past results, but for Andy Loden and his R & L Motorsports team, who currently sits fourth the PASS South championship standings, the pressure may very well be on those ahead of him in the standings after finishing no worse than sixth in the last four PASS South events.
Andy Loden Notes and Quotes
NOTES:
Car: #29 Chevy Impala SS
Engine: Hamner Super Late Model Spec Engine
Sponsor(s): Monroe Roadways / Red Mango
Series: PASS South
Event: Orange Blossom Special 125
Standings: 4th
Venue: Orange County Speedway-Rougemont, NC
Track Size: 3/8th mile (.375)
Event Schedule: Saturday June 4th: Practice- 2PM
Saturday June 4th: Qualifying- 5:15PM
Saturday June 4th: Race- 7PM
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QUOTES:
Do It Again:
-You won at Orange County Speedway a year ago in PASS South competition winning the Southern Sizzler 150; what’s it going to take to win again there?
“Last year at that race we had a real good car and ended up battling hard with (Jay) Fogleman at the end for the win. We are going back with the same setup we had last year that worked so I think we should unload off the trailer pretty fast. I guess the biggest key with trying to win at Orange County is passing patience. Sometimes especially when you’re racing someone that’s close to the same speed as you it takes several laps to pass them. So you really have to be patient, not get frustrated if they don’t give you much room and just focus on completing the pass.”
Comparing the Numbers:
-Unlike a majority of the races on the PASS South schedule this race is 125 laps long instead of the normal 150; do you make any changes on how you race the shorter distance?
“I think if we were use to racing 100 or 125 lap races and now this race we are racing a 150 lap event it would be a lot bigger issue because a 150 lap race really, really test your ability to save your tires and equipment. This weekend’s race will really cater to those guys that have trouble saving their stuff. As far as how I’m going to approach the race is to be a bit more aggressive early on to ensure I’m up to the front with the leaders so when its time to go your aren’t playing catch up. There’s probably going to be a few more guys than usual that are going to have a shot at the win because they didn’t fall off in that last twenty-five laps that they usually would.”
Traditionally Good:
-The Orange County Speedway is known for putting on great side-by-side racing; where does it rank in your book as far as favorite tracks go?
“It’s not my number one but it’s up there on my list, but why wouldn’t it be if you won there, right? Orange County always does put on a good show when we (PASS) race there. I was fortunate enough to win last year when the place was packed and I’m hoping with the $20 per car load that PASS is doing this weekend the place will be full again.”
For more information on driver Andy Loden and his R & L Motorsports including news, results, and merchandise visit his all new website at www.andyloden.net.
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