KCR release 8-2-06

Long Finishes 34th at Gateway   
  Madison, IL –    Carl Long finished 34th behind the wheel of the #23 LoveFiFi.com Chevrolet in the Busch Silver Celebration 250 at Gateway International Raceway on Saturday. 
  Long who started in 41st position was off the pace early, but showed the ability to run with the leaders after the team made some adjustments. He was running comfortably with several strong cars before a vibration caused by loose lug nuts forced an unscheduled, green-flag pit stop.
   “We’re certainly disappointed because we had a stronger car than we showed,” said Long. “But at the same time, we feel really good about the progress we’re making as a team. We’ve made the last three races in a row and finished this one strong. That gives us a tremendous boost going into Indianapolis.”
  Long will race in the #26 for Keith Coleman Racing at Indianapolis. Qualifying begins at 6:03 p.m. on Saturday and the race follows at 9:05 p.m. All times are eastern.
   
  -KCR-