kcr release 7-26-06
Long anxious for Silver Setting in St. Louis
Eddyville, KY. – Carl Long will make his first trip as a driver to Gateway International Raceway this week for the Busch Silver Celebration 250. The event is part of Busch Beer’s celebration of 25 years as the presenting sponsor of the NASCAR Busch Series.
There are 50 entries for the event and the team is not guaranteed a starting position based on owner’s points so Long must make the field on time. However, Long remains confident that the #23 will be in the race.
“We’re really starting to come together,” said Long, who will be attempting to qualify for his third consecutive event. “We’ve had good success the last two weeks and I’m sure we’ll make it three in a row on Saturday.”
Qualifying for the Busch Silver Celebration 250 is not televised but will take place at 4:35 p.m. on Saturday with the race airing on TNT at 8:15 that evening. All times are eastern.
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