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NASCAR-BGN: Kevin Grubb Richmond Notes

13 May 1999

Kevin Grubb's Richmond International Raceway

NASCAR Busch Series Results

DATE       START   FINISH  MONEY WON    STATUS    LAPS
06/05/98    11        9    $  5,755     Running   250 of 250
09/11/98    13       38       4,700     Accident   81 of 250
TOTALS                     $ 10,455               331 of 500
(66.2%)
   Kevin Grubb's Richmond International Raceway

NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Results

DATE      START   FINISH  MONEY WON    STATUS   LAPS
09/05/96    8       18     $ 4,150     Running  124 of 124

RICHMOND = HOMETOWN X 2: Mechanicsville, Virginia (Richmond suburb) resident Kevin Grubb can't say enough about the excitement of racing in his hometown. The 21-year-old driver looks forward to each and every time NASCAR stages an event at Richmond International Raceway.

"There's nothing like being home," said Grubb. "Most of the teams and drivers call Charlotte, NC home, but not me. I've spent my whole life in Richmond.

Home field advantage is crucial in many sports, but don't count on it to help Grubb in the Hardee's 250. In three starts, he has just one top 10 finish.

"I definitely don't think I have a home field advantage," said Grubb. "The track really isn't one of my favorites nor have I had too much success there. Don't get me wrong. The Sawyer's have a fantastic facility. It's great for the fans and competitors, and the competition is fierce. Richmond is a tough track. It's just that I like racing on banked tracks. The only advantage I have is knowing that a bunch of my friends and family are at the race."

Grubb isn't the only part of the Brewco Motorsports team who calls Richmond home. Swedish Match NA, the producers of Timber Wolf moist snuff, has its corporate offices in Richmond. Timber Wolf has been associated with the Brewco Motorsports team since 1996.

"This season, Swedish Match employees will also be in the stands pulling for me and the No. 37," said Grubb. "With all the people coming out to see us, the Sawyer's will need to build more stands. A win in Richmond, with a Richmond driver and Richmond sponsor would be awesome."

KEVIN GRUBB/RIR QUICK FACTS: In three starts at Richmond International Raceway (two NASCAR Busch Series, one NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series), Mechanicsville, Virginia resident Kevin Grubb's average start on the 0.75 mile oval is 10th.

ASSOCIATE SPONSOR: Crown, a convenience store chain, is an associate sponsor on the No. 37 Timber Wolf Chevrolet Monte Carlo for the Hardee's 250 at Richmond International Raceway.

Kevin Grubb's 1999 NASCAR Busch Series Results

TRACK                 START   FINISH  MONEY WON   STATUS   LAPS
Daytona Int Spwy        26       8    $  29,450   Running  120 of 120
North Carolina Spwy     18      16       11,230   Running  196 of 197
Darlington Raceway      18      18        7,145   Running  146 of 147
Texas Motor Speedway    36      25       16,450   Running  160 of 163
Nashville Spwy USA      36      27        9,175   Running  317 of 320
Bristol Motor Spwy       2       7       11,485   Running  250 of 250
Talladega SuperSpwy     29      30       13,500   Accident  73 of 113
California Speedway     29      40       16,250   Accident  16 of 150
New Hampshire Intl Spwy 40      17       10,025   Running  199 of 200
    
Totals:                               $ 124,710           1477 of 1660
(88.9%)
   Kevin Grubb's NASCAR Busch Series Career Record
(1997-1999)

STARTS  POLES   WINS    TOP 5       TOP 10      MONEY WON   
  31      1      0        2           7         $ 265,665

Best Start:    1st - Dover Downs International Speedway (September 
1998)
Best Finish:   2nd - Dover Downs International Speedway (September 
1998)
Biggest Purse: $ 29,450 - Daytona International Speedway (February
1999)

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