Michelle Theriault & Team GLOCK Racing Record Top-15 in Gateway
Michelle Theriault & Team GLOCK Racing Record Top-15 in Gateway MADISON, Illinois (September 5, 2007) - - ARCA RE/MAX Series rookie Michelle Theriault recorded a career best finish in this past Friday’s Gateway ARCA 150 in an event where patience and determination paid off for the driver of the No. 37 GLOCK Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS. Theriault and her Spraker Racing Enterprises team headed into the 18th race of the season looking to turn some heads. In their previous three races this season, the No. 37 team had showed extreme potential, but circumstances have kept them out of the spotlight and out of the hunt. In the first and only practice session of the weekend, Theriault posted the 22nd fastest effort with a time of 34.809 seconds at 129.277 MPH. “We didn’ t have the opportunity to test here, so we had to get right to it in practice. The car is really good, we were just playing with the gears to see which one would suit us best. I think that we will pick up in qualifying. I have a good feeling about the race,�?? said Theriault. During ARCA SIM Factory pole qualifying, Theriault found additional speed. During her two-lap hustle around the 1.25-mile track, she offered a time of 34.417 seconds transferring to a speed of 130.749 MPH. She picked up nearly four-tenths of a second during her qualifying run. “I keep getting more comfortable,�?? the 21-year old rookie offered. “Jeff (Spraker) and the Team GLOCK racing team did an awesome job preparing the car from practice to qualifying. I’m really feeling confident about the race.�?? During the course of the short 120 lap event, Theriault showed strength. She quickly moved into the top-15 by lap 10 and hovered inside the spot for much of the Gateway ARCA 150. Several close calls for Theriault would force the female sensation to stay alert and utilize the guidance of her spotter and car owner Jeff Spraker. The team would make pit stops nearing the half-way point with Theriault moving into the top-12. Theriault would position herself into the top-10 nearing lap 80 and would hold the position for nearly twenty-five laps before slipping back in the rundown. Despite a gallant effort to maintain her spot in the top-10, Theriault would cross the line 15th. The Connecticut native was awarded with her career best finish in the ARCA RE/MAX Series. “We had a really good setup, but unfortunately the tires went away by the end of the race,�?? said Theriault. Theriault was the highest finishing female in Friday’s race. “We did exactly what we needed to do, so there’s no room to complain. With a little more time and a slight adjustment, I really feel like we could have regained the positions we lost.�?? She continued, “I’m really proud of the guys. They are pumped up with this run and it gives us some momentum heading into Chicagoland next week. I also want to thank my sponsor GLOCK for their support. It feels really good to have the run we did.�?? Next up for Theriault and Team GLOCK is Saturday’s Chicagoland ARCA 200. This is the 20th event on the 2007 ARCA RE/MAX Series schedule. Theriault will make her debut at the 1.5-mile track in Joliet, Illinois. For more on Michelle Theriault, please visit _MichelleTheriault.com _ (http://www.michelletheriault.com/) For additional information on GLOCK, please log onto _GLOCK.com_ (http://www.glock.com/) and _TeamGLOCK.com _ (http://www.teamglock.com/) About GLOCK: Utilizing advanced technological methods, GLOCK has a leading position in the world market as a pistol and accessories designer and manufacturer. With their commitment to uncompromised quality, GLOCK uses high-tech engineering to provide the international benchmark for safety, reliability and ease of maintenance. GLOCK’s remarkable knowledge and experience from their applications and processing of steel and polymer are being used to design revolutionary products. These products meet and exceed the ongoing demands of law enforcement, military and civilian customers for firearms that demonstrate the very best in reliability, durability and safety of use. Their high-tech engineering and construction create a handgun that can stand up to punishment that even the most unforgiving conditions can generate. MEDIA CONTACT: NAME: Chris Knight, Spraker Racing Enterprises PHONE: 239.834.9797 EMAIL: _chris@michelletheriault.com_ (mailto:chris@michelletheriault.com) ************************************** Get a sneak peek of the all-new AOL at http://discover.aol.com/memed/aolcom30tour