NASCAR WCUP: Kenseth gaining momentum heading to Talladega

Posted By Terry Callahan
Motorsports Editor, The Auto Channel

April 18, 2001

"Finishing 6th at Martinsville gave us the momentum we need to get this program back to where we should be -- running up front. We've had so many freak things happen to us this year that were beyond our control. We were running good in Daytona and a shock mount broke. We were great in Atlanta and had a mechanical failure. Then at Darlington and Texas we had accidents. This team has been capable of running up front every week. Last year we had a top 10 at Talladega. Its anyone's race with the rules package. A lot of people are concerned about safety again, but I think it will be all right. Roush Racing is committed to safety."--Matt Kenseth

Crew Chief Robbie Reiser's thoughts on Talladega:

"That finish in Martinsville was great. It shows what this team is made of. We're ready to go to Talladega and keep it going."

Notes of Interest:

Qualifying is set for the Winston Cup Series on Friday, April 20th at 4:00 p.m. EST. The green flag will wave at 1:00 p.m. EST Sunday, April 22nd to start the Talladega 500.

Text provided by Amy Walsh

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