NBE: Pierre Bourque Reaches Goals In Greenville

Pierre Bourque Reaches Goals In  Greenville


“New Diversity Driver Finishes  18th In NBE Debut�?? 

GREENVILLE-PICKENS,  South Carolina (June 12, 2006) - -  Pierre Bourque and 
his  Fast Track Racing team headed into the first race of the 2006 NASCAR Busch 
East  Series season not knowing what to really expect.  A new driver and new 
team (in NASCAR  Busch East Series competition) were just looking to get their 
feet wet and  kick-off their adventure in the right direction. 
Bourque, a 2006  Rookie-of-the-Year candidate in the NBE Series was hoping to 
utilize his  previous test session at the track hoping to aid him for race  
weekend. 
NASCAR allowed an optional practice  session on Friday with the FTR (Fast 
Track Racing) team taking full advantage of  it. During the session, Bourque 
turned a lap of 22.636 seconds at 79.519 MPH  good enough for 26th on the charts. “
I’m still learning a whole lot.  We tried some different adjustments and we 
picked up the pace, that’s good.  We’ll go back on Saturday and see if we  can 
further advance ourselves.�?? 
A hot and steamy day on Saturday  allowed 30 drivers and team to endure the 
first full practice session of the  season. While turning quicker lap times 
during the practice, Bourque and the  team weren’t comfortable with their 27th 
position on the pylon. “We  picked up again and that’s good, but I would like 
to see us crack the top-20.  That’s our goal for qualifying. Even though I want 
to do so well, I have to  remember I am very new at this type of racing and I 
just have to pace myself and  everything will come around.�?? 
In qualifying, Bourque picked up  four-tenths of a second from his practice 
session.  During his two-lap session, he turned a  fast time of 22.029 seconds 
or 81.710 MPH.  While he picked up considerably in time trials, Bourque would 
start his  first ever NBE race from the 26th position.  “We’re in the show. 
That’s the biggest  thing,�?? explained Bourque. “I’m getting faster and that’s 
important.  In the race, I just want to finish, it  doesn’t really matter 
where I finish, as long as I  finish.�?? 
During the course of the 150 lap  event, Bourque battled it all.  The  heat, 
spins, pit stops, handling issues and unforgettable racing  experience.  
However, when the  checkered flag flew on Saturday, Bourque had maintained his 
position on the lead  lap bringing his No. 10 Full Metals Minerals-Pollara  
Strategic Public Opinion home in 18th.  
“Patience during the learning  curve,�?? Bourque mentioned after the race.  “
It was a lot of fun, very hot but something I won’t forget.  “We met our 
goals, no doubt about that.  Even though I got spun out a couple times, we did what 
we needed to do, finish  the race.�?? 
“It’s very possible that if we had  not been involved in the spins, I could 
have easily had a shot at my first  top-ten finish, but I will take this. 
Obviously, we’re going to continue to  improve our race team.  We’re going  back 
racing next weekend at Stafford Motor Speedway, we’re looking forward to  
improving on this weekend’s finish and capture a top-15 finish on Friday  night.�?? 
Next up for the NASCAR Busch East  Series is the TSI Harley-Davidson 150 at 
Stafford Motor Speedway in Stafford Springs, Connecticut.  set for this Friday, 
June 16.  
In the coming weeks, Bourque will  unveil a new racing website. 
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DATE: June 12th,  2006 
NAME: Chris Knight, Fast Track  Racing 
PHONE: 734-674-9108 
EMAIL: _Knight849@aol.com_ (mailto:Knight849@aol.com)