Tim Sauter Returns to Atlanta Motor Speedway
Tim Sauter Returns to Atlanta Motor Speedway Battered and Bruised from Martinsville wreck, Green Light team charges ahead When the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series visited the Atlanta Motor Speedway in March, Tim Sauter stood a disappointing 26th in the point standings. Tim brought the Lester Buildings #07 home in 21st despite suffering from flu-like symptoms throughout the evening’s event it was the team’s best finish of the young season. Since that time there have been highs and lows for the Green Light team. The team has steadily improved over the summer bringing competitive racetrucks to most of the events and Sauter now stands 16th in driver’s point standings. Perhaps the most heartbreaking race this season was last week’s late race wreck that ruined a sure top-10 finish and destroyed the team’s most competitive truck. Despite the setback, Sauter says the team is upbeat and ready for Atlanta. “The guys are disappointed, but they have seen a lot this year. They know that when we run as good as we did at Martinsville that we are doing good things and if we keep doing those things it will lead to more good runs,” Sauter explained. “I have to say this is the most resilient team I have every worked with and they just keep on working hard.” The Green Light team scored a top-ten finish with Chad McCumbee in #08 last fall at Atlanta. For Sauter, a good run this weekend could turn the team’s fortunes for the seasons stretch run. “We know that we’ve had good enough trucks at a lot of the races this year, but we seem to have the worst racing luck in the whole garage,” said Sauter. “Sometimes all it takes is one good run and you get on a roll. Success breeds success they say.” Larry Lembrich, Vice President of Sales for Lester Buildings is looking to finish the last four races on a positive note, “I’m 100% behind this team,” stated Lembrich. “Sure, there have been some disappointments, but through it all Bobby, Gene and the Green Light team have done a nice job representing Lester Buildings this year. There is still time to get a couple of good finishes and get Tim into the top-15 in points.” • The Easycare Vehicle Service Contracts 200 will be Tim’s 25th NCTS start and 138th career NASCAR start. • Tim is currently 16th in NCTS driver points. • Tim is second in the Raybestos Rookie of the Year standings behind Willie Allen. • This will be Tim’s sixth NASCAR start at Atlanta, once in the NCTS and four in the Busch Series. • Tim’s best finish at Atlanta was 21st earlier this year from the 29th starting position. • Tim had a top-10 finish driving in the American Speed Association (ASA) at Atlanta in 2004. • Green Light Racing’s best finish at Atlanta is 7th, October 2006 with Chad McCumbee at the wheel. Tim Sauter’s thoughts on the Atlanta Motor Speedway: “Atlanta is just plain fast. We were a little loose here in the spring, so we’re going to bring a different package. Hopefully we can get a better handling truck, and give this team and Lester Buildings a better result than last week.” 36 trucks are pre-entered for the Easycare Vehicle Service Contracts 200, which will be televised live on Speed TV at 1:00 pm eastern on October 27th and also broadcast on MRN radio. Mike Bliss is the defending race winner. Race fans are encouraged to enter the Lester Buildings "Race Fan Building Sweepstakes" for a chance to win a Lester "Town & Country" building with an MSRP of approximately $30,000 by mailing the coupon from Tim’s autograph card or by completing an online form found at JAYSKI.com, including the site’s expanded Craftsman Truck news pages. To learn more about Lester Buildings, visit lesterbuildings.com. Lester Buildings is one of the largest manufacturers of engineered post-frame structures in the United States. The company provides building solutions for a broad range of needs – from simple farm and ranch buildings, hobby shops and equestrian buildings to many types of commercial structures. Over 140,000 Lester buildings have been erected throughout the U.S. from the eastern seaboard to the Rocky Mountains. Team website: www.greenlightracing.com Lester Buildings Racing PR contact: Perry A. Hintz, 262-763-1672 or phintz36@wi.rr.com