NASCAR BGN: Buckshot Jones looking to do well in final race of the year
11 November 1999
Posted By Terry
Callahan
Motorsports Editor, The Auto Channel
"I really like racing at Homestead. We had a pretty good car last year and
had a shot at winning. Unfortunately, we pushed the envelope a little too
far and came up one lap short. With this weekend being the last race of
the year everyone wants to do well. We look forward to running up front
and having a good race."-- Buckshot Jones, Driver No.00 Cheez-It Pontiac
Homestead Sweet Homestead
Despite reverting to a backup car in the 1998 Jiffy Lube 300 after an accident during practice, Jones and the No.00 team proved that they have what it takes to conquer Homestead-Miami Speedway. Jones battled with a tight race car from a provisional starting position to take the lead on lap 84. Although he relinquished the lead after holding the spot for 15 laps, Jones remained a contender until the final lap of the race. While running seventh, the No.00 Pontiac ran out of gas forcing the Buckshot Racing team to settle for a 16th- place finish.
By The Numbers
Throughout 106 races in five years of NASCAR Busch Series competition, Jones has started and finished in every possible positionalmost. Despite two poles and two victories to his credit, Jones has never finished in the runner-up spot. On the other hand, Jones has never started or finished 43rd in his Busch Series career. His most frequent starting position has been 11th (6 times) and he has finished more races in the 10th spot (6 times) than any other position.
No.00 Cheez-It Pontiac
The Buckshot Racing team will field the same Pontiac that Jones piloted at Phoenix International Speedway last weekend. In the Outback Steakhouse 200, the No.00 team recorded their third top 10 of the season with a 10th-place finish.
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