USAR Fact Sheet & Notes & Entry List
2001 HOOTERS PROCUP SERIES RACE FACTS
WHAT: Lucas Oil 250 presented by Food World
USAR Hooters ProCup Series Race #3 of 30 (Southern Division Race #3)
WHERE: Five Flags Speedway -.5-Mile, semi-banked paved oval
WHEN: Saturday, March 31, 2001 - 7:30 p.m. CST
DISTANCE: 250 Laps, 125 Miles
TV: Speedvision (Tape-Delayed, Thursday, April 5, 9:00 p.m.)
Speedvision (Tape-Delayed, Friday, April 5, 1 a.m. & 12 noon)
Sunshine Network (Tape-Delayed, Monday, April 9, 8:00 p.m.)
Sunshine Network (Tape-Delayed, Tuesday, April 10, 2:00 p.m.)
Comcast Sports Southeast (Tape-Delayed, Saturday, April 14, 8:00 p.m.)
Comcast Sports Philadelphia (Tape-Delayed, Saturday, April 7, 4:00 p.m.)
Comcast Empire (Tape-Delayed, Tuesday, April 17, 7:30 p.m.)
Fox Sports South (TBA)
Home Team Sports (TBA)
RADIO: USA Racing Network (USARN) (Live, 7:15 p.m.)
POSTED AWARDS: $105,485
FIELD: 36 cars possible. Fastest 32 cars through time trials. Four provisional
starting positions based on top 30 drivers' position in the final 2000 points standings. One provisional each may be added to the field for a former Hooters ProCup Series champion, or a former USAR Hooters ProCup Series Rookie of the Year who competed in 2000. (Starting Line-Up Format Could Change If Qualifying Races Are Needed.)
CONTACT: Tim Southers, United Speed Alliance Racing, (770) 719-0204
SCHEDULE: Friday, March 30, 2001 (USAR Reserves the Right to Change Schedule)
5:00-7:00 p.m. Early Parking & Registration
Saturday, March 31, 2001
8:30 a.m. Pit Gate Opens
9:00 a.m. Safety Tech Opens
9:30 a.m. Crew Chief Meeting (USAR Command Center)
9:45 a.m. Rookie Drivers Meeting (USAR Command Center)
11:30-2:30 p.m. Hooters ProCup Practice
2:45 p.m. Team P.R. Reps Meeting
3:00 p.m. Hooters ProCup Drivers Meeting
3:15 p.m. CHAPEL SERVICE (USAR Command Center)
4:30 p.m. Front Gates Open
5:00 p.m. Hooters ProCup Qualifying Time Trials (2 Laps)
6:00 p.m. Photographers Meeting (ASAP After Qualifying at Command Center)
6:00 p.m. Haulers Out
6:30 p.m. Hooters ProCup Drivers Autograph Session
7:10 p.m. Drivers Introduction and Pre-Race Ceremonies
7:30 p.m. Lucas Oil 250 Race Begins
THE RACE: This will be the first USAR Hooters ProCup Series event held at the track.
RECORDS: Driver Date Speed Time
Qualifying:
PARTICIPATING CONTINGENCY/BONUS AWARDS SPONSORS:
Lucas Oil Products, Miller Lite Beer, 2-Qwik Performance Shocks, Carolina Kit Cars,
W.J. Plemons Investments, Incentive Risk Management, CV Products, Charlotte Wheels, Inc., Earl's Performance Plumbing, Eibach Springs, C & R Racing, Ferodo Brake Pad, Holley Ignitions, Isky Race Cams, Manley Performance Products, MSD Ignitions, K & N Engineering, Spin Tech, Wiseco Pistons, BSR Products, Quarter Master Industries, Racing Electronics, Rev Inc., Tri-Star Racewear
HPCS Race Winners in 2001: Lance Snacks Pole Winners in 2001:
1. Bobby Gill, USA International Speedway 1. Mario Gosselin, USA International
2. Jay Fogleman, St. Augustine Speedway 2. Steve Christian, St. Augustine
SOUTHERN DIVISION STANDINGS:
Driver Hometown Car Make Pts. Wins
1. Bobby Gill Dalton, GA Ford 310 1
2. Steven Christian Buford, GA Ford 285
3. Jay Fogleman Durham, NC Ford 278 1
4. Shane Huffman Hickory, NC Ford 249
5. Jason Sarvis* Concord, NC Chevy 243
6. Mike Laughlin, Jr. Simpsonville, SC Ford 237
6. Mario Gosselin Lake Wales, FL Ford 237
8. Derrick Kelley Auburndale, FL Chevy 233
9. Lee Tissot Arden, NC Chevy 226
10. Mart Nesbitt Asheville, NC Chevy 218
* - Denotes Rookie
MEDIA SERVICES:
USAR Online, United Speed Alliance Racing's Official Internet Site on the World Wide Web can be accessed at www.usarprocup.com and offers up to the minute information on the USAR Hooters ProCup Series. USAR E-mail Addresses Official E-mail site is usar@bellsouth.net
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Tim Southers
USAR Public Relations
770-719-0204
usar@bellsouth.net
Gill Ready for Pensacola Prize
FAYETTEVILLE, GA - This weekend the USAR Hooters ProCup Series will make its first visit to Five Flags Speedway in Pensacola, Florida and the only thing that is certain is tire management will be a deciding factor in which driver visits victory lane.
The Lucas Oil 250 presented by Food World will be the first race at the historic track for the 3,350-pound cars and Bobby Gill will be a favorite when the green flag falls at 7:30 p.m. due to his ability to manage his tires during the race.
"The driver who has the best set of tires at the end will obviously be a contender," said Gill. "The track (Five Flags Speedway) can go through a set of tires in about 10 laps or so. You will have to take care of your equipment if you want to have a chance to win."
Gill adds a driver will want to stay out as long as they can to save their tires for the latter stages of the race.
While tire management will be a strong factor Gill said the track is a good racing track with plenty of room to pass and race 35 other cars.
"The track is plenty wide enough for racing and passing," said Gill. "The key will be to stay on the lead lap and be there at the end."
Gill should know how to get around the fast one-half mile track. He is a five-time winner at the track with two of those wins coming at the well-known Snowball Derby Late Model race that is held every December.
"We have built a good following at the track and should have quite a few fans come out to see us," said Gill. Hopefully we can put on a good show and be there at the end and try for the win."
Gill enters this weekend with a 25 point lead over Steve Christian in the Southern Division points standings. Jay Fogleman used his win at St. Augustine to propel him to third in the points standings with Shane Huffman and Jason Sarvis completing the top five.
Thirty-six cars will qualify for the race, which is the third race of the 14-race Southern Division schedule for the Hooters ProCup Series.
For more information about the Lucas Oil 250 please visit the official USAR website, www.usarprocup.com.
USAR NEWS & NOTES FOR THE LUCAS OIL 250 presented by Food World- Five Flags Speedway
a.. Bobby Gill has won five races at the Pensacola track.
a.. Come out and meet the drivers and see the cars of the USAR Hooters ProCup Series at the Hooters of Pensacola on Bayou Boulevard from 5 until 7 p.m.
a.. Meet USAR Hooters ProCup Series driver Shane Huffman and see the Johnsonville Show Car with the world's fastest grill at Food World on Pine Forest Road from 4 until 6 p.m.
a.. Fast Eddie's Fun Center will hold a Hooters Showdown Friday night at 7:30 p.m. A race will be held with prizes to be awarded with drivers scheduled to hold a match race at 7:45 p.m.
a.. Jason Sarvis is off to a fast start in his Naturally Fresh Foods Chevrolet in 2001. Sarvis has won both Miller Lite Rookie of the Race awards given this season and currently the only rookie driver in the Southern Division top-10 points standings.
a.. Dell Murphy and his crew chief Mike Hester were each fined $2,500 and placed on probation for the remainder of the season for use of an unapproved electronic device that was found on his car during pre-practice inspection at St. Augustine Speedway.
a.. Three drivers scheduled to compete for the Northern Division championship have entered the race at Five Flags Speedway. Regan Smith, Mardy Lindley and Brian Vickers are all scheduled to compete this weekend.
Contact: Jason Wise, (704) 633-7439, x15 or E-Mail: jwise@image500.com
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Goodson Gunning for Competition at Pensacola USAR ProCup Series Driver Ready For Battle This Weekend
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. (March 26, 2001) -- When the USAR ProCup Series hits the track at Five Flags Speedway in Pensacola, Fla. this weekend, Hal Goodson will be aiming for the competition in hopes of scoring his first victory of the 2001 racing season.
After earning a top-five finish in the series' last race in St. Augustine, Fla., Goodson and Taylor Motorsports have their eyes on victory lane.
"We had a strong run at St. Augustine and need to carry that momentum into this week's race in Pensacola," Goodson said. "I know we are taking a car that is capable of running up front and contending for the win."
After a recent test session at Five Flags Speedway, the team knows that tire management is critical.
"The track at Pensacola is very abrasive and hard on the tires," said Crew Chief Colan Ingle. "The key to rolling into victory lane will be who can manage and save their tires the best over a long run."
Goodson joined Taylor Motorsports in July 2000, scoring two-victories, five top-five and seven top-10 finishes, along with four pole positions while competing in only 13 USAR ProCup Series events.
The Darlington, S.C. native will compete in the No. 45 Chevrolet Monte Carlos full-time in the USAR ProCup Series this season, vying for championship honors. In addition, Taylor Motorsports will enter Goodson in four (4) NASCAR Busch Series events.
USAR ProCup Series qualifying at Five Flags Speedway is set for 5:30 p.m. CST on Saturday, March 31. Goodson takes the green flag two hours later at 7:30 p.m. CST.
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Jason Wise Manager, Public Relations & Branding iMAGE 500 inc Phone: (704) 633-7439, ext. 15 Fax: (704) 630-6681
ENTRIES RECEIVED FOR THE LUCAS OIL 250 presented by Food World AS OF 3/26/01
Car # Driver Car Make Hometown
1 Don Satterfield Chevrolet Spartanburg, SC
3 Jimmy McClain Chevrolet Iron Station, NC
5 Bobby Gill Ford Dalton, GA
7 Mike Laughlin, Jr. Ford Simpsonville, SC
8 Jay Fogleman Ford Pittsboro, NC
10 Mario Gosselin Ford Lake Wales, FL
16 Steve Christian Chevrolet Buford, GA
18 Brent Sherman Ford North Barrilington, IL
19 Tom Pistone Ford Charlotte, NC
21 Derrick Kelley Chevrolet Auburndale, FL
22 Dell Murphy Chevrolet Wallace, NC
23 Toby Robertson Chevrolet Winston-Salem, NC
28S Regan Smith Chevrolet Mooresville, NC
30 Mart Nesbitt Chevrolet Asheville, NC
38 Kevin Sasser Chevrolet Gibsonville, NC
39 Danny Sammons Dodge Trenton, NJ
42V Brian Vickers Chevrolet Thomasville, NC
44 Jon Kerley Ford Hickory, NC
51 David Pletcher Chevrolet Pinellas Park, FL
55 Lee Tissot Chevrolet Arden, NC
57 Joe Harrison, Jr. Chevrolet Renick, WV
58 Jeremy Bowser Ford Clearwater, FL
69 John Clagett Chevy Daytona Beach, FL
78 Neil Browder Chevrolet Concord, NC
84 Shane Huffman Ford Hickory, NC
85 Calvine Redwine Chevrolet Mantee, MS
86 Chris Gordon Ford Kannapolis, NC
92 Stacy Puryear Chevrolet Cerro Gordo, NC
139 Shane Seig Ford Tucker, GA
179 R.D. Smith Pontiac Burlington, NC
00 Kertus Davis Chevrolet Blacksburg, SC
01L Mardy Lindley Ford Taylors, SC
04 Larry Barrett Chevrolet Ringgold, VA
08 John Kinder Chevrolet Greenville, SC
09 Jabe Jones Chevrolet Toccoa, GA
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