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Jeff Harrison Makes Successful Debut, Announces Plans

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Jeff Harrison Makes Successful Debut, Announces Plans
 

Pendleton,  Ind.  (September  26,  2003)  ?  Open  wheel  star  Jeff  Harrison  made  the
transition  to  stock  cars  and  the  ASA  Racing  Series  at  Illiana  Motor  Speedway  on
September 20 in the CITGO/MDA 250 presented by Jani-King. The Grapevine, Texas,
competitor  secured  his  series  debut  with  qualifying  an  impressive  12th  of  the  45
competitors  that attempted to earn a position in the 34-car starting field. In the event,
Harrison suffered mechanical problems that relegated him to 29th place finish.

?It?s a lot different to run two laps compared to a full race of 250. You can drive around
the  problem  for  two  laps,  but  you  can?t  for  250.  We  weren?t  ready  for  a  full  race.  We
struggled with the handling on the car all race long. It got looser and looser as the race
progressed. I was pleased with what we accomplished in our first stock car race,? said
Jeff Harrison.

With sponsorship backing from Adelphia, Center Pointe Communications, Motor Trend
Magazine  and  Royal  Purple,  Harrison  will  make  his  second  appearance  in  the  series
that builds champions at Fairgrounds Speedway in Nashville on Sunday, October 19.

?We want to have a good result for the race. I had only been in the car twice before we
competed at Illiana. We tested at Houston Motor Speedway and were within two tenths
of a second of the pole time. Then in practice at Illiana, we?re a second off the pace. We
had a qualifying lap, but we are looking to have a consistent car in the race.?

Harrison will compete in the full 2004 schedule, competing for the prestigious $50,000
Rookie of the Year honors.

?Obviously our goal is to win the rookie championship next season and be competitive
every race. The biggest adjustment for me will be getting used to the schedule on event
weekends. I?m used to being at a track for week and at ASA events you are there for
one or two days.?

Harrison   began   his   career   in   1987   racing   go-karts,   scoring   seven   victories.   He
competed in that division though the 1996 season, winning several events. In 1997 and
1998, Harrison competed in the Formula Dodge series. He won four out of six races and
set  a  new  track  record  at  Sebring.  In  2000  though  2001,  he  raced  in  the  US200  Pro
National Series, grabbing second place honors in the oval division in 2001.

For additional information on Jeff Harrison, visit www.jeffharrison.com.

The   2003   ASA   Racing   Series   season   finale   is   set   for   Sunday,   October   19   at
Fairgrounds  Speedway  in  Nashville,  Tenn.  The  BFGoodrich  Traction  T/A  Tires  300
presented by Greased Lightning Orange Blast and Jani-King takes the green flag at
3:00 p.m., (Local) and will be telecast live on SPEED Channel.