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NASCAR WCUP: Nadeau thinks 'fast' when he thinks of Michigan

17 August 2000

Posted By Terry Callahan
Motorsports Editor, The Auto Channel

"The first word that comes to mind when I think about Michigan is FAST. I think everyone likes Michigan because you know you can go fast and, unlike a restrictor-plate track, make a decent pass using the draft.

"You don't get a lot of yellows (flags) there, so it's especially important to have your car set up right. You probably won't get that many chances during the race to make changes, but when you do, you'd be surprised at how many changes you can make in 15 seconds.

"A few guys took two tires early in the race (in June) and that helped them with track position. If the opportunity presents itself, we might do the same this weekend. Michigan is one of those places, like Indy, where you can take two tires and still be fast."

Text provided by Bob Margolis

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