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NASCAR BGN: Tim Fedewa Finds Victory at New Hampshire International Speedway

16 May 2000

Posted By Terry Callahan
Motorsports Editor, The Auto Channel

* First career victory at New Hampshire International Speedway in the Busch 200 on May 13, 2000.

* Fourth career NASCAR Busch series victory for Fedewa and his first victory in the 2000 season. Fedewa won at Nazareth (Pa.) Speedway in 1995 and 1998. He also won at South Boston (Va.) in 1998.

* Fedewa became the 14th different NASCAR driver to win a Busch Series race at New Hampshire International Speedway.

* Fedewa is only the second NASCAR Busch Series driver to win at New Hampshire International Speedway from the pole position. Driver Ricky Craven accomplished that feat in 1991.

* Fedewa's win is his first top-10 finish this season. His previous best was 11th at Darlington and in Nashville.

* Fedewa's win at New Hampshire International Speedway is his second top-10 finish at Loudon. In his seven trips to Loudon his previous best finish was sixth-place in 1993.

* Fedewa led 118 laps of the 200 lap race. He fell back to 14th when the team decided to pit under caution while leading on lap 128 for four tires and fuel. Fedewa methodically made his way to the front taking the lead back on lap 198 and capturing the checkered flag two laps later.

* It proved to be a big day for Cicci-Welliver Racing. Fedewa's teammates Todd Bodine and David Green finished fourth and eighth respectively.

Tim Fedewa Post Race Quotes

About the win... "Someone was looking out for us today. It's just a big boost for us. It's been a rough year. And I've got to thank all our sponsors and everybody that stood behind us and believed in us. This is a big win with Stanley being just a few yards down the road. I'm real happy for Stanley because it's been a tough couple of years for them. I had a good car, and we had great pit stops. The guys work real hard and it, and I'm real proud of them."

About the decision to pit on lap 128... "That was a big call, but the cool thing was that Billy (Nacewicz) never hesitated when he made the call. I got a little worried when I looked back and no one followed me, but it worked out for the best."

About the death of Adam Petty... "Adam was watching over everybody today. I feel that in my heart. I wasn't Adam's best friend, but he made you feel like that. I rode on the Kyle Petty Charity Ride the last couple of years with him, and really got to know him pretty well and got to be a part of his contagious smile and laugh. Every time I think of this weekend, I'll definitely think of that. We can all be happy Adam enjoyed life so well. That makes me feel a lot better today. Yesterday, I didn't feel so good about anything. Today, I'm thinking about the way Adam enjoyed life."

Text provided by Wendy Goodman

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