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David Ragan, 2011 NSCS Ford 400 Race Preview

NSCS No. 6 UPS Ford Fusion Crew Drew Blickensderfer with Driver David Ragan - Jason Smith/Getty Images for NASCAR

Team: No. 6 UPS My Choice Ford Fusion

Crew Chief: Drew Blickensderfer

Chassis: Primary: RK-750 Last ran Charlotte – finished 11^th; Backup: RK-711 Last ran Darlington – finished 21^st

Ragan on racing at Homestead-Miami Speedway:

“Homestead is the last race of the year and we should be a factor to win. It has been a good track for us in the past and it really seems to suit the Roush Fenway style. I like our chances at all 1.5-mile tracks, and being Ford Championship weekend, makes it extra special. We are all in for the win.”

Crew chief Drew Blickensderfer on racing at Homestead-Miami Speedway:

“It’s the last race and we want to go into the off-season with a strong run. 1.5-mile track have been strong for us, so we hope to continue that this weekend. We are heading into Ford Championship weekend hoping to finish out the season with a win for UPS.”

FAST FACTS

• UPS employee, and Hollywood, Florida resident, Arthur Vanarsdale, will deliver the green flag for Sunday’s NASCAR season finale. Vanarsdale was recently inducted into the UPS Circle of Honor, which recognizes drivers who’ve achieved 25 years or more of accident-free driving.
• Ragan has four starts at Homestead-Miami Speedway. His best finish came in his first start in 2008; he qualified seventh and finished 10^th.
• Ragan has competed three times in the Nationwide Series at Homestead-Miami Speedway. In 2007 he claimed the pole position, but was caught up in an accident. His best finish came in 2008 where he finished 23^rd.