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Phoenix International Raceway | November 11, 2005
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TrackSideLive! from Phoenix International Raceway
11-07-2005 9:53 pm
TrackSideLive! Presented by Team ASE with Charles Krall
race coverage of the
Silverado 150
from
Phoenix International Raceway
, the 24th race of the 2005 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series season!
Phoenix International Raceway
Good Morning from the Valley of the Sun
11-10-2005 10:14 am
Good morning from the Valley of the Sun! It is a beautiful fall morning with light clouds and a lot of sun, with a gentle breeze blowing from turn three towards turn one here at Phoenix International Raceway. Temperatures are expected to reach into the mid 80s today, although as the garage opened it was a very crisp and comfortable 62 degrees.
The NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series teams are using pit road as their garage area today, and they are hard at work preparing for two one-hour practice sessions later on today. We'll bring you all the action from both sessions, so keep it locked on to TrackSideLive! as we prepare for tomorrow's Live! Bud Pole Qualifying and Round 24 of the 2005 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series season, the Silverado 150.
Hines Out; Chaffin In
11-10-2005 11:09 am
Tracy Hines has split with the ThorSport Racing No. 13 Chevrolet and apparently Chad Chaffin will take the wheel here this weekend. Hines is joining the Glynn Motorsports team's Busch Series efforts in 2006, but as of now he doesn't have a ride lined up for this weekend or next weekend in Homestead.
PIR Track Facts
11-10-2005 11:16 am
Phoenix International Raceway is a one-mile flat D-shaped oval. The tri-oval section of the track is the backstretch. Turns one and two are shorter radius than the sweeping turns three and four. The banking in turns one and two is 11 degrees, while the banking in three and four is just 9 degrees. The backstretch dogleg is also banked at 9 degrees, with the frontstretch tilted at a near flat 3 degrees.
PIRTrack Records
11-10-2005 11:27 am
Qualifying - Jack Sprague, 27.442 seconds/131.186 miles per hour, Nov. 5, 2004
Race - Kevin Harvick, 1 hour, 24 minutes, 27 seconds/108.014 miles per hour, Nov. 8, 2002
PIR Race Distances
11-10-2005 11:30 am
The race length at Phoenix International Raceway has been 150 miles since the 1999 race here, but the number of laps has varied greatly since the inaugural NCTS race fired off here in January 1995. The first ever NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series race was a part of the Copper World Classic and was just 80 laps in length. The season ender in 1995 was 124 laps (200 kilometers). The 1996 season opener was 186 laps (300 kilometers), and the first 150 miler was held in 1997. The last 300km race here was the second race here in 1998.
PIR Races Summary
11-10-2005 11:36 am
The PIR mile has hosted more races than every other NCTS venue except one (Texas Motor Speedway) and was host to the first official NCTS race in January 1995.
1995(1) - Pole, Ron Hornaday, 123.664 mph; Race, Mike Skinner, 87.565 mph
1995 (2) - Pole, Jack Sprague, 124.378 mph; Race, Mike Skinner, 91.102 mph
1996 (1) - Pole, Mike Skinner, 125.257 mph; Race, Jack Sprague, 84.780 mph
1996 (2) - Pole, Jack Sprague, 126.957 mph; Race, Jack Sprague, 95.289 mph
1997 (1) - Pole Jack Sprague, 121.236 mph; Race, Jack Sprague, 103.053 mph
1997 (2) - Pole, Mike Bliss, 127.741 mph; Race, Joe Ruttman, 103.942 mph
1998 (1) - Pole, Stacy Compton, 127.596 mph; Race, Ron Hornaday, 101.714 mph
1998 (2) - Pole, Mike Bliss, 127.512 mph; Race, Mike Bliss, 103.686 mph
1999 - Pole, Jack Sprague, 128.402 mph; Race, Ron Hornaday, 95.137 mph
2000 - Pole, Joe Ruttman, 129.204 mph; Race, Joe Ruttman, 99.797 mph
2001 - Pole, Stacy Compton, 127.700 mph; Race, Greg Biffle, 92.726 mph
2002 - Pole, Rick Crawford, 128.329 mph; Race, Kevin Harvick, 108.014 mph
2003 - Pole, Ted Musgrave, 129.427 mph; Race, Kevin Harvick, 107.527 mph
2004 - Pole, Jack Sprague, 131.186 mph; Race, David Starr, 90.756 mph
Firsts and Lasts
11-10-2005 11:49 am
A couple of drivers and teams have scored notable firsts here at PIR, and some have scored notable lasts as well.
Ron Hornaday won his first Bud Pole Award here at PIR and Mike Skinner picked up his first win here, both in the first official NCTS race here during the Copper Classic in 1995. Jack Sprague picked up his first career NCTS win in April 1996, the first of three wins he's scored here at PIR. Bill Lester made his first career NCTS start here in April 2000, finishing 24th driving for Phil Bonifield. Ted Musgrave also made his first career start here in October 1995, finishing fourth in a truck out of the Roush Racing stables. David Starr's series debut was also here at PIR, coming in April 1998; he finished 25th on the afternoon. Bobby Hamilton Racing picked up it's first win as a team in 2000 when Joe Ruttman won from the pole.
A couple of notable lasts happened here as well. Greg Biffle's last NCTS win was here in 2001, as was Stacy Compton's last NCTS pole position, also in 2001. Biffle has 16 total NCTS wins, while Compton was a prolific qualifier with 9 total NCTS pole awards.
Starting Up Front Critical to Success at PIR
11-10-2005 12:02 pm
Many times drivers will say "well it's just a place to start" after qualifying in the middle or back of the pack. Only 2 of the 14 races run at PIR have been won from outside the top ten, and the other 12 have been won by drivers starting no worse than seventh.
Four races have been won from the pole, and two more from the outside front row starting position. Row two has seen three winners, with two drivers wiwnning from third position and one from fourth. The fifth starting position has produced two winners, and seventh starting position has given us one winner.
Mike Skinner's win in the inaugural NCTS race in 1995 was from 16th, while Greg Biffle came from 11th on the grid to win here in 2001.
PIR Manufacturer Wins
11-10-2005 12:07 pm
Chevrolet has dominated here at PIR with 10 wins. Ford has won three times, while a Dodge has made it to victory lane just once. Toyota has yet to crack the win column here, but has participated in just one race here (2004).
Familiar Names in the SWT Race
11-10-2005 12:11 pm
There are some familar names on the entry list for the NASCAR Southwest Series AZ Lottery 125, which is scheduled for later this afternoon: Burney Lamar JR Norris (driving for Billy Ballew Motorsports crew chief Richie Wauters) Erik Darnell Matt Crafton Ken Schrader There are just a few moments remaining in the Southwest Series practice session and Crafton is currently second quick. He is the 2000 NSWS champion. Schrader is currently 7th on the board.
Today's Track Schedule
11-10-2005 12:15 pm
9 am ET - NCTS garage opens 2-3 pm ET - NCTS Practice 1 3:30 pm ET - NSWS Qualifying 4:30 pm ET - NCTS Final Practice 6 pm ET - AZ Lottery 125 NCTS Live! Bud Pole Qualifying is scheduled for 12 Noon tomorrow.
Entry List Updates
11-10-2005 12:19 pm
Here are the changes to the "normal" weekly entry list:
Erin Crocker is entered in the BHR No. 4 Dodge with sponsorship from Cheerios and Betty Crocker.
Jose Luis Ramirez is entered in the Green Light Racing No. 07 Chevrolet with backing from Pro30.com.
Willie Allen is in the Green Light Racing No. 08 Nashville Music City Chevy, his second NCTS attempt in 2005.
Justin Hobgood is again entered in the No. 9 Germain Racing Toyota.
Chad Chaffin replaces Tracy Hines in the ThorSport Racing No. 13 Chevrolet.
Frank Wilson is here with the No. 27 Hair of the Dog Energy Drink Chevy.
Bobby East is entered in the No. 33 Ford Racing Ford.
Ken Schrader is here with his No. 52 Federated Auto Parts Chevy.
Green Flag for Practice 1
11-10-2005 1:54 pm
The first practice session for the Silverado 150 just started seconds ago. Ken Schrader, Scott Lynch, Justin Hobgood, Brad Keselowski, Todd Kluever, and Joey Miller have all made their way to the track in the opening moments of the session. We'll have all the action for you as it happens, so keep it locked to TrackSideLive!
They Said It Prac 1 No 1
11-10-2005 2:00 pm
Todd Kluever, No. 50 Ford: "This place is pretty awesome. I can pick up the throttle when it's still really sharp, but I can pick it up harder and sooner if I was a little tighter off."
Erin Crocker, No. 4 Dodge: "It steers really easy. Almost too free. It's just different."
Prac 1 Rundown 1
11-10-2005 2:06 pm
1. Crawford, 128.663
2. Busch, 128.374
3. Bodine, 128.050
4. Starr, 127.936
5. Crafton, 127.836
6. Lester, 127.515
7. Reutimann, 127.416
8. Hobgood, 127.231
9. Kluever, 126.792
10. Miller, 126.778
11. Schrader, 126.396
12. Craven, 125.668
13. Spencer, 125.633
14. Chaffin, 125.052
15. Musgrave, 124.870
16. Keselowski, 124.624
17. Gaughan, 125.005
18. Pressley, 123.839
19. Montgomery, 123.830
20. Sutton, 121.556
21. Bliss, 120.273
22. Lynch, 120.044
23. Crocker, 118.965
24. Edwards, 118.476
They Said It Prac 1 No 2
11-10-2005 2:14 pm
Scott Lynch, No 62 Dodge: "It's tight in three and four and loose off."
Mike Bliss, No. 16 Chevrolet: "When I jump on the gas it just goes straight, it's just not rotating."
Skinner's Team Replacing a Driveshaft
11-10-2005 2:17 pm
Mike Skinner reported a severe vibration on his first run, and came to the pit immmediately to let the team get to work on changing a driveshaft.
"Now you can concentrate on your job and not have to worry about the driveshaft coming out and joining you in the cockpit," said crew chief Jeff Hensley.
Prac 1 Rundown 2
11-10-2005 2:22 pm
1. Hamilton, 129.227
2. Setzer, 129.069
3. Bodine, 128.705
4. Crawford, 128.663
5. Spencer, 128.480
6. Sprague, 128.434
7. Crafton, 128.388
8. Busch, 128.374
9. Cook, 128.301
10. Schrader, 128.251
11. Bliss, 128.141
12. Starr, 128.014
13. Kluever, 127.909
14. Lester, 127.515
15. Musgrave, 127.492
16. Hornaday, 127.434
17. Reutimann, 127.416
18. Skinner, 127.321
19. Hobgood, 127.231
20. Craven, 127.092
21. Whitt, 127.033
22. Miller, 126.778
23. East, 126.507
24. Benson, 125.676
25. Chaffin, 125.584
26. Gaughan, 125.387
27. Lynch, 124.844
28. Pressley, 124.749
29. Keselowski, 124.624
30. Crocker, 124.262
31. Montgomery, 123.830
32. Renshaw, 123.427
33. Sutton, 123.372
34. Allen, 122.758
35. Edwards, 122.166
36. Wilson, 116.347
Sutton Crash Off 4 Brings Out Red
11-10-2005 2:29 pm
Kelly Sutton has spun and crashed coming off turn four to bring out the red flag. She has damage to the left front of the truck and has punctured the oil cooler, and left a long streak of oil around the track as she has come back to the pits. UPDATE: Sutton drove the truck back to the entrance to the garage area, inspected the damage and walked away.
Pre-Practice Audio Posted
11-10-2005 2:40 pm
We tracked down four drivers making their first NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series attempts at Phoenix International Raceway before practice started, and got their thoughts on tackling one of the trickiest tracks on the NCTS schedule. Willie Allen has never been on a track bigger than 5/8ths of a mile before this weekend, and while Brad Keselowski has been here numerous times, he's never been here before as a driver. Bobby East nearly picked up an open wheel win here in January, but missed out by just a few feet after a last lap pass coming off turn four. Erin Crocker also has some experience in open wheel cars here, but is making her first stock car attempt here this weekend. Click on each driver's name to hear the interview...look to the right side of the TrackSideLive! page to the Sights and Sounds box.
Bubble Boys and Girls
11-10-2005 2:49 pm
We are still under red for the Sutton crash. Here is how the bubble drivers look with just a couple minutes remaining in this session, if we are able to get it restarted:
7. Sprague, 128.434
10. Schrader, 128.251
19. Hobgood, 127.231
23. East, 126.507
24. Fedewa, 126.391
35. Sutton, 123.372
36. Edwards, 122.106
37. Wilson, 116.347
Still Red
11-10-2005 3:01 pm
NASCAR has been working hard for the last 30 minutes to clean up an extensive oil slick that went the entire distance of the track here in Phoenix. They have just fired up the jet blowers and should have the track ready to go in a couple of minutes.
Track Open...Under Caution
11-10-2005 3:08 pm
NASCAR has just reopened the track but will keep the teams under caution for a couple of laps to make sure the drivers are okay with the cleanup job. There are now 10 minutes remaining in this session.
Drivers Concerned...
11-10-2005 3:10 pm
Several drivers have reported a slick spot entering turn one. NASCAR has kept them under caution while the drivers worked through that section of the track, but the lights just went off and we're back to green.
Prac 1 Over. Results Coming Soon
11-10-2005 3:24 pm
Look for results from the first practice posted shortly...not many changes from the last rundown as the drivers were still dealing with a slick track and were not able to better their times.
Hamilton led the session with Bodine second, Setzer third, Crawford fourth and Busch fifth. Spencer was sixth, Sprague seventh, Crafton eighth, Cook ninth, and Schrader rounded out the top ten.
Practice 1 Results
11-10-2005 4:19 pm
Click here for results from today's first practice.
First Practice Audio Coming Your Way
11-10-2005 4:25 pm
We hooked up with five drivers after the first practice and got their thoughts on what's going on so far here today. Mike Skinner's team has been working hard to find the source of a nagging vibration, and they're still hard at it as we close in on the start of the second practice. Terry Cook is fast off the trailer, but he's looking for some more grip. Jose Luis Ramirez is looking forward to his first Truck Series start here at Phoenix, and Chad Chaffin is just happy to be back after missing a few weeks. Finally, we met up with Mile Track Jack and got his thoughts on racing here at night for the first time. Look to the Sights and Sounds Box...
Final Practice Ready to Roll
11-10-2005 4:34 pm
The NCTS drivers are lining up on pit road, and the call has just gone out to send them on to the racetrack. Kyle Busch, Joey Miller, and a dozen others are lined up and ready to rock and roll for the final hour. We'll bring all the updates to you as it happens from PIR...
Busch Hits Fence to Bring Out Red
11-10-2005 4:36 pm
Kyle Busch apparently popped a right front tire coming out of turn four and smacked the wall with the right side of his machine to bring out the red flag. Busch drove the truck back to the pits and crawled out uninjured. The truck has sustained heavy right side damage.
Prac 2 Rundown 1
11-10-2005 4:45 pm
1. Setzer, 129.055
2. Bodine, 128.539
3. Reutimann, 128.429
4. Kluever, 128.260
5. East, 128.073
6. Crawford, 127.982
7. Spencer, 127.923
8. Crafton, 127.864
9. Musgrave, 127.850
10. Whitt, 127.796
11. Benson, 127.796
12. Hornaday, 127.641
13. Bliss, 127.289
14. Gaughan, 126.939
15. Hamilton, 126.934
16. Craven, 126.890
17. Busch, 126.814
18. Starr, 126.547
19. Miller, 126.329
20. Cook, 126.276
21. Skinner, 126.090
22. Sprague, 126.077
23. Pressley, 125.896
24. Fedewa, 125.879
25. Lester, 125.830
26. Schrader, 125.733
27. Hobgood, 125.633
28. Chaffin, 125.339
29. Keselowski, 124.913
30. Montgomery, 124.892
31. Crocker, 124.593
32. Renshaw, 122.968
33. Lynch, 121.729
34. Ramirez, 120.895
35. Edwards, 120.060
36. Allen, 118.722
Prac 2 Rundown 2
11-10-2005 5:01 pm
The Bobster moves to the top of the charts!
1. East, 129.922
2. Setzer, 129.055
3. Bodine, 128.968
4. Reutimann, 128.489
5. Kluever, 128.260
6. Crawford, 127.982
7. Benson, 127.955
8. Spencer, 127.923
9. Crafton, 127.864
10. Musgrave, 127.850
11. Whitt, 127.796
12. Bliss, 127.691
13. Hornaday, 127.641
14. Lester, 127.560
15. Hamilton, 127.497
16. Skinner, 127.398
17. Gaughan, 126.939
18. Craven, 126.890
19. Busch, 126.814
20. Cook, 126.725
21. Sprague, 126.551
22. Starr, 126.547
23. Schrader, 126.458
24. Miller, 126.329
25. Pressley, 126.103
26. Fedewa, 125.879
27. Chaffin, 125.769
28. Hobgood, 125.633
29. Keselowski, 124.913
30. Montgomery, 124.892
31. Crocker, 124.593
32. Lynch, 124.494
33. Renshaw, 123.665
34. Ramirez, 122.850
35. Allen, 122.229
36. Sutton, 120.680
37. Edwards, 120.643
38. Wilson, 119.729
Clean and Green
11-10-2005 5:16 pm
So far clean and green after the Busch accident slowed us in the early moments. We haven't had so much as a piece of debris on track to slow us since. There are about 18 minutes left in the session.
Sticker Runs Coming
11-10-2005 5:21 pm
The first of the mock qualifying runs are coming. Matt Crafton leapt to the front of the field with his mock run, and Brandon Whitt just leapfrogged Crafton into the top spot after his run. It should be busy at the top of the sheet from now until the end of practice as each team bolts on a fresh set of stickers for their mock runs.
Skinner to the back?
11-10-2005 5:29 pm
Mike Skinner's transmission change in practice could mean that the No. 5 will start the Silverado 150 from the back of the pack tomorrow evening.
Practice 2 Over
11-10-2005 5:33 pm
1 Bobby Hamilton 27.38 131.483
2 Johnny Benson 27.472 131.043
3 Bill Lester 27.48 131.004
4 Matt Crafton 27.492 130.947
5 David Reutimann 27.528 130.776
6 Kyle Busch 27.533 130.752
7 Brandon Whitt 27.54 130.719
8 Ted Musgrave 27.542 130.709
9 Dennis Setzer 27.546 130.69
10 Jimmy Spencer 27.551 130.667
11 Rick Crawford 27.56 130.624
12 Todd Kluever # 27.637 130.26
13 Mike Bliss 27.669 130.11
14 David Starr 27.678 130.067
15 * Bobby East 27.709 129.922
16 * Jack Sprague 27.735 129.8
17 Mike Skinner 27.754 129.711
18 Ron Hornaday Jr.27.784 129.571
19 Terry Cook 27.812 129.441
20 Brendan Gaughan 27.848 129.273
21 * Justin Hobgood 27.871 129.167
22 Todd Bodine 27.914 128.968
23 Chad Chaffin 27.93 128.894
24 Ricky Craven 27.947 128.815
25 * Tim Fedewa 27.973 128.696
26 Chase Montgomery27.989 128.622
27 Joey Miller 27.999 128.576
28 Robert Pressley 28.013 128.512
29 * Ken Schrader 28.014 128.507
30 Erin Crocker 28.373 126.881
31 Deborah Renshaw 28.706 125.409
32 Brad Keselowski 28.731 125.3
33 Scott Lynch 28.827 124.883
34 Willie Allen 28.851 124.779
35 J. L. Ramirez 29.029 124.014
36 * Kelly Sutton 29.171 123.41
37 * Frank Wilson Jr.29.23 123.161
38 * Wayne Edwards 29.394 122.474
More Post-Practice Audio
11-10-2005 6:31 pm
We tracked down several more drivers after the final practice to get their thoughts on the day, and in the case of one of them, his thoughts on his 2005 season.
Todd Bodine has been on fire since rejoining Germain Racing, scoring four second place finishes and three wins in the past 14 races. He talked to us about the highs and lows of 2005 and what's on tap for 2006. Deborah Renshaw spoke with us about how trying it can be to learn a racetrack without a lot of track time to be had, as did her teammate Chase Montgomery. Finally, we talked to Justin Hobgood, who after a couple of weeks worth of bad luck looks to have a solid chance at making the field here this weekend. Look to the Sights and Sounds box for all those clips - as well as several pictures of the aftermath of both Kelly Sutton and Kyle Busch's crashes from practice.
That's a Wrap for Thursday
11-10-2005 6:38 pm
The NASCAR Southwest Series 125-miler is just about to go green, and with that we're going to call it a night and become a spectator for the evening. But we will be back to Phoenix International Raceway at the crack of dawn as we prepare for Live! Bud Pole Qualifying to come your way at Noon ET tomorrow, and then we'll spend the rest of the day bringing you more interviews, stats, and previews for tomorrow's Silverado 150. Until tomorrow night, so long everybody...
Good Morning, It's Race Day in Phoenix
11-11-2005 10:38 am
Good morning everybody and welcome to TrackSideLive! coverage of raceday at Phoenix International Raceway. We have a lot on tap today, with Live! Bud Pole Qualifying coming your way at Noon ET, and then we'll take a bit of a break as we chase down drivers for interviews and stories for a few hours, and then we move into race mode as we get ready for the 8:15 pm ET green flag of the Silverado 150.
We'll have all the news and notes from the garage, including an in-depth look at the season stats, right here at TrackSideLive! so stick around!
Weather Update
11-11-2005 10:42 am
Today's forecast calls for a high temperature in the upper 70s, but with a 40-percent chance of scattered showers throughout the afternoon. The breeze is now blowing from turn two towards turn four, and there are some puffy white clouds floating overhead thoughout the valley, but there is ample sunshine and blue sky to be seen as well. If there are any major changes to the weather, we'll let you know.
Montgomery Raising Funds for VJG
11-11-2005 10:48 am
Chase Montgomery has been hard at work this weekend with his duties driving the No. 18 RoadLoans Dodge, but he has also been working hard going pit stall to pit stall trying to raise money for Victory Junction Gang Camp. If anyone is interested in making a donation in the name of the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series, a check can be mailed to:
NCTS Victory Junction Gang Camp Fund
c/o First Charter Bank
P.O. Box 560
Huntersville, NC 28070
Montgomery asks that checks sent to the NCTS Victory Junction Gang Fund be made payable to Montgomery Motorsports.
Today's Track Schedule
11-11-2005 10:54 am
8:30 am ET - NCTS Garages Open
12 n ET - NCTS Live! Bud Pole Qualifying
1:45 pm ET - NCTS Driver/Crew Chief Meeting
8 pm ET - NCTS Driver Introductions
8:15 pm ET - NCTS Silverado 150
No One to the Back as of Yet
11-11-2005 11:31 am
NASCAR has reported that none of the drivers involved in incidents yesterday will be required to go to the back of the field as a result of going to backup trucks. Both Kelly Sutton and Kyle Busch were involved in crashes that damaged their primary trucks beyond repair and have gone to backup trucks.
"The rule states that a driver will go to the back of the field if they do not race the truck that has been presented for qualifying inspection," said NCTS communications director Owen Kearns. "Neither of the drivers involved in the crashes yesterday had presented the truck for qualifying inspection, so as of now they do not have to go to the back."
Another driver was looking like he might have to go to the back as a result of a transmission change. Mike Skinner had reported a serious driveline vibration and the team actually removed the transmission, but reinstalled the oringinal and as of now will not start tonight's race from the back.
Schrader Wins 15th at PIR; Crafton Second in NSWS
11-11-2005 11:44 am
Ken Schrader won yesterday's AZ Lottery 125 NASCAR Southwest Series race here at PIR. Schrader led from the pole and dominated the race on the way to his 15th career win in a variety of series here in Phoenix. Schrader picked up the lead on the final restart after pit stops put Matt Crafton in the lead. Crafton, the 2000 NSWS champion, raced hard with Schrader for the lead for a lap and a half before Schrader pulled ahead to win by half a straightaway. The race was stopped twice for incidents, including a fire on pit road that necessitated a 45-minute cleanup. No one was seriously injured in any of the incidents throughout the race.
Progression of the Pole
11-11-2005 11:59 am
Chase Montgomery, out first, 28.928, starts 32nd
Robert Pressley, out second, 28.543, starts 30th
Terry Cook, out third, 28.431, starts 28th
David Reutimann, out fourth, 28.430, starts 27th
Dennis Setzer, out fifth, 28.080, starts 18th
Ron Hornaday, out 9th, 27.993, starts 15th
Todd Bodine, out 12th, 27.638, starts 6th
Brandon Whitt, out 13th, 27.439, starts on pole
BDR Qualifying Dominance
11-11-2005 1:23 pm
How stout has Bill Davis Racing's fleet been in qualifying this season?
Mike Skinner has seven poles and four outside front row starts. Bill Lester has two poles and three outside front row starts. Now Johnny Benson has joined the party with his second front row start of the season by qualifying second here in Phoenix. Benson also started second at Texas in June.
BDR has 18 total front row starting positions, and has swept both front starting positions four times: Kansas (Lester on pole, Skinner second), Nashville (Skinner on pole, Lester second), Las Vegas (Skinner on pole, Lester second) and Texas (Skinner on pole, Lester second).
Silverado 150 Qualifying Fast Facts
11-11-2005 1:35 pm
Brandon Whitt picks up his second career Bud Pole Award and his second pole of the 2005 season; he also won the pole for the O'Reilly 200 at Memphis Motorsports Park...Whitt is also the last driver to win from the pole earned in qualifying after winning the race in Memphis; Dennis Setzer won from the first starting position in the Power Stroke Diesel 200 at Indianapolis Raceway Park, but the field was set by owner points due to weather...Whitt was the only driver to dip below Jack Sprague's one-year-old track record of 27.442 seconds...Johnny Benson matches his best qualifying performance of 2005; he also qualified second at Texas Motor Speedway in June...Kyle Busch has qualified among the top three in four of his nine NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series starts in 2005...Ted Musgrave will start fourth, the fifth time he has qualified seventh or better in seven NCTS appearances at PIR...Dennis Setzer trails Musgrave by 63 points in the run to the NCTS championship and will line up 18th for the green flag tonight...Erin Crocker will make her series debut from the 22nd starting position.
Qualifying Audio
11-11-2005 3:30 pm
We met up with pole sitter Brandon Whitt and asked him if he plans on repeating his performance from Memphis when he won his first career NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series victory from the pole. Second-place starter Johnny Benson says he doesn't usually put a lot of weight on qualifying, but now that he's up front he'd like to stay there for 150 laps. Third-place starter Kyle Busch told us that they know what caused their problems yesterday in practice, and they don't expect any more problems like that today. look to the Sights and Sounds Box to the right side of the TrackSideLive! page. Also...we uploaded a big TruckShots gallery this morning, check it out!
More Qualifying Audio
11-11-2005 3:35 pm
We also met up with David Reutimann and discussed his chances of coming from the back of the pack to the front tonight. We also talked to last year's race winner David Starr and found out he is extremely confident even after he qualified towards the back of the pack. One driver never puts a premium on qualifying, but he finds himself near the front of the field here as we get ready for the green flag. Bobby Hamilton starts fourth, and he tells us he's happy to have that track position, but would be a little happier to be starting inside row two rather than in the outside lane. Again, look to the Sights and Sounds Box...
Silverado 150 Pit Assignments
11-11-2005 3:41 pm
Here are pit stall assignments for the Silverado 150, starting at pit exit in turn one and ending at pit entrance coming out of turn four:
Whitt
Renshaw
Sprague
Allen
Bliss
Montgomery
Lester
Cook
Fedewa
Break in pit wall
Benson
Keselowski
Hornaday
Chaffin
Kluever
East
Pressley
Spencer
Break in pit wall
Bodine
Hobgood
Starr
Gaughan
Crawford
Lynch
Setzer
Reutimann
Craven
Crafton
Edwards
Skinner
Musgrave
Scoring camera/Start-Finish Line
Break in pit wall
Busch
Ramirez
Miller
Crocker
Schrader
Hamilton
PIR Best Finishes
11-11-2005 5:40 pm
Here is the rundown of each driver in the field and his or her best finish here at PIR:
Mike Bliss, 1st
Ron Hornaday, 1st
Mike Skinner, 1st
Jack Sprague, 1st
David Starr, 1st
Johnny Benson, 2nd
Ted Musgrave, 2nd
Matt Crafton, 3rd
Ken Schrader, 3rd
Dennis Setzer, 3rd
Terry Cook, 5th
Bobby Hamilton, 5th
Robert Pressley, 8th
Brendan Gaughan, 12th
Bill Lester, 15th
Chad Chaffin, 18th
Brandon Whitt, 20th
David Reutimann, 21st
Wayne Edwards, 25th
Scott Lynch, 27th
Deborah Renshaw, 28th
Todd Bodine, 29th
Chase Montgomery, 36th
Drivers making their first NCTS start at PIR: Kyle Busch, Jimmy Spencer, Tim Fedewa, Justin Hobgood, Bobby East, Todd Kluever, Joey Miller, Erin Crocker, Brad Keselowski, Willie Allen, Jose Luis Ramirez
PIR Races Summary
11-11-2005 6:14 pm
There have been 14 previous NCTS races at PIR. The average start of the winner is 4.43, with the pole sitter winning four times and the deepest anyone has come to win being 16th.
There are an average of 16 drivers on the lead lap at the finish with the record being 20 in 2000. The fewest number of drivers on the lead lap is 9 in the spring of 1996.
There are an average of 5.5 lead changes, with the record being 12 in 1999 and the fewest being 2 in the spring of 1997.
There are an average of 3.64 lead drivers, with the most being 7 in 1998 and the fewest being 2 in the spring of 1996.
The caution waves an average of 6 times, with the most being 9 in the spring of 1996 and the fewest being 3 in 2002 and 2003.
The pace truck paces the field for an average of 27.2 laps, with the record being 45 in the spring of 1996 and the fewest being 14 laps in 2002.
The cumulative average speed is 97.506 miles per hour.
YTD Statistical Summary
11-11-2005 6:28 pm
Average start of winner: 2004, 7.83; 2005, 9.09
Cumulative lead changes: 2004, 207; 2005, 218
Average lead changes per race: 2004, 9; 2005, 9.48
Average leaders per race: 2004, 5.52; 2005, 6.3
Cumulative caution laps: 2004, 988; 2005, 816
Average caution flags per race: 2004, 7,74; 2005, 7.7
2005 Key Race Stats
11-11-2005 6:41 pm
Avg. Start of Winner: 9.1
Lead Changes per Race: 9.5
Lead Drivers: 6.3
Caution Flags: 7.7
Caution Laps per Race: 35.5
Drivers Running at Finish: 28.8
Lead Lap Finishers: 18.0
Current Year MFR Performance
11-11-2005 6:44 pm
Chevrolet: 10 wins, 6 poles, 42 top-5, 76 top-10, 1507 laps led
Dodge: 4 wins, 2 poles, 25 top-5, 54 top-10, 434 laps led
Ford: 2 wins, 2 poles, 15 top-5, 39 top-10, 359 laps led
Toyota: 7 wins, 11 poles, 34 top-5, 61 top-10, 1605 laps led
PIR Race Preview
11-11-2005 6:47 pm
The sun is setting in the western sky, there is a gentle breeze blowing across the speedway, and we are closing in on the start of the 24th race of the 2005 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series season. The field is set and is incredibly close, and with just 150 laps to get it done tonight, look for intense competition throughout the field.
Pole sitter Brandon Whitt looks to repeat the performance he turned in at Memphis in July. There, he earned his first ever NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series pole and backed it up with a thrilling last lap pass of Ron Hornaday for the win. The Toyota brigade has been incredibly strong as we close out the season, and Whitt led the charge in qualifying as five Tundras took position among the top ten qualifiers.
Johnny Benson will roll off from second here tonight, his second front row start of the season. Benson has been close to victory here before, finishing second here in 1996. Should he add his name to the win list, he will become the 16th driver to pick up wins in the NASCAR Nextel Cup, Busch, and Craftsman Truck series.
Kyle Busch popped the fence in yesterday's practice, but hard work by Richie Wauters and the crew had him back on track within a matter of moments in yesterday's final practice. Busch has been stout in the NCTS this season, finishing each of his 9 starts but one among the top ten and winning three times. He should be a factor all night long here in Phoenix.
Ted Musgrave will go off fourth while his main rival in the championship Dennis Setzer will go from 18th. Musgrave has run well here in the past but is looking for that first victory here, and should it come tonight it will almost suredly put another nail in the coffin for Setzer's championship hopes. But anything can and usually does happen, and Setzer is far from out of this fight. While Setzer has stumbled the past couple of weeks, Musgrave's performances haven't been much better. If Musgrave cannot break into the top ten here and Setzer does, we will have an intense battle for the championship in the final race next Friday night at Homestead-Miami Speedway.
There are some notable newcomers in the field, including 2004 USAC National Midget champion Bobby East and NASCAR Dash Series standout Justin Hobgood. Both qualified extremely well and look to have trucks that will carry them to great finishes here this evening.
The sun is dropping quicker and quicker and the lights are starting to shine more and more on the Phoenix International Raceway. The crowd is trickling in as NASCAR Nextel Cup Series final practice is winding down, and the Silverado 150 is coming your way next!
Final Pre-race Audio
11-11-2005 7:01 pm
We've tracked down a total of 21 drivers prior to the start of the Silverado 150, the final couple of drivers being Bill Lester and Robert Pressley. We spoke to Lester about his runs here at Phoenix in the past and about his 2005 season in general. Not surprisingly, his high and low moments came at the same place, but you're going to have to listen to find out where it was and why.
Pressley has been good here at Phoenix in the past, and he told us what it takes to get around Phoenix quickly and what we should expect in the race here tonight.
Look to the Sights and Sounds Box for all of the interviews we've had here in Phoenix as well as all of the images we've taken the past couple of days.
Silverado 150 Race Updates 1-10
11-11-2005 7:58 pm
10. Lap 26 -Bodine takes over the lead with a strong move to the inside going into turn one. Benson follows through when Busch washes up the track in three and four and takes over second. Hornaday cracks the top ten as Crafton falls back to 12th.
9. Lap 23 - Bodine has now closed in on leader Busch and looks to be setting up to battle for the lead. Setzer is reporting to his crew he has no grip in the center of the corner and is loose off the corner. Bodine peeks to the inside and challenges Busch for the lead off turn four.
8. Lap 18 - Bodine jumps to the inside of Benson on the restart. Spencer knocks on Benson's back door for third but Benson is able to hold on to the spot. Crafton and Hobgood race hard side by side for ninth. Setzer is racing for 30th.
7. Lap 15 - Ramirez spins coming off turn two to bring out the second caution of the night. Musgrave reports his truck is tight coming off the corners. None of the lead pack drivers come to the pits at this early stage. Chaffin, Keselowski, Crocker, Allen, and Lynch come to the pits. Busch leads Benson, Bodine, Spencer, Musgrave, Hamilton, Fedewa, Sprague, Hobgood, and Crafton. One to go at the line.
6. Lap 10 - Setzer maintains lead lap status but is saddled in 32nd position. He is now unofficially 157 points behind point leader Ted Musgrave.
5. Lap 4 - Setzer to the pits. The team is working on damage to the right front valence and the left rear. Busch leads Benson, Bodine, Musgave, and Spencer.
4. Green flag. Whitt will be called to pit road for a pass through for jumping the start. Field is spreading out. Setzer is tagged coming out of four and spins into the outside wall. He reports flatspotted tires. Not a lot of contact with the back of his truck, but he wil come to the pits for four tires.
3. One to go. All trucks rolling. Montgomery to the back.
2. The drivers are buckling in and we are just moments away from the command to start engines.
1. Just under three minutes to the command to start engines. Pit speed limit is 45 miles per hour. Chase Montgomery will move to the back after his team worked on the nose of the No. 18 Dodge after qualifying.
Silverado 150 Race Updates 1-10
11-11-2005 7:58 pm
10. Lap 26 -Bodine takes over the lead with a strong move to the inside going into turn one. Benson follows through when Busch washes up the track in three and four and takes over second. Hornaday cracks the top ten as Crafton falls back to 12th.
9. Lap 23 - Bodine has now closed in on leader Busch and looks to be setting up to battle for the lead. Setzer is reporting to his crew he has no grip in the center of the corner and is loose off the corner. Bodine peeks to the inside and challenges Busch for the lead off turn four.
8. Lap 18 - Bodine jumps to the inside of Benson on the restart. Spencer knocks on Benson's back door for third but Benson is able to hold on to the spot. Crafton and Hobgood race hard side by side for ninth. Setzer is racing for 30th.
7. Lap 15 - Ramirez spins coming off turn two to bring out the second caution of the night. Musgrave reports his truck is tight coming off the corners. None of the lead pack drivers come to the pits at this early stage. Chaffin, Keselowski, Crocker, Allen, and Lynch come to the pits. Busch leads Benson, Bodine, Spencer, Musgrave, Hamilton, Fedewa, Sprague, Hobgood, and Crafton. One to go at the line.
6. Lap 10 - Setzer maintains lead lap status but is saddled in 32nd position. He is now unofficially 157 points behind point leader Ted Musgrave.
5. Lap 4 - Setzer to the pits. The team is working on damage to the right front valence and the left rear. Busch leads Benson, Bodine, Musgave, and Spencer.
4. Green flag. Whitt will be called to pit road for a pass through for jumping the start. Field is spreading out. Setzer is tagged coming out of four and spins into the outside wall. He reports flatspotted tires. Not a lot of contact with the back of his truck, but he wil come to the pits for four tires.
3. One to go. All trucks rolling. Montgomery to the back.
2. The drivers are buckling in and we are just moments away from the command to start engines.
1. Just under three minutes to the command to start engines. Pit speed limit is 45 miles per hour. Chase Montgomery will move to the back after his team worked on the nose of the No. 18 Dodge after qualifying.
Silverado 150 Race Updates 1-10
11-11-2005 7:58 pm
10. Lap 26 -Bodine takes over the lead with a strong move to the inside going into turn one. Benson follows through when Busch washes up the track in three and four and takes over second. Hornaday cracks the top ten as Crafton falls back to 12th.
9. Lap 23 - Bodine has now closed in on leader Busch and looks to be setting up to battle for the lead. Setzer is reporting to his crew he has no grip in the center of the corner and is loose off the corner. Bodine peeks to the inside and challenges Busch for the lead off turn four.
8. Lap 18 - Bodine jumps to the inside of Benson on the restart. Spencer knocks on Benson's back door for third but Benson is able to hold on to the spot. Crafton and Hobgood race hard side by side for ninth. Setzer is racing for 30th.
7. Lap 15 - Ramirez spins coming off turn two to bring out the second caution of the night. Musgrave reports his truck is tight coming off the corners. None of the lead pack drivers come to the pits at this early stage. Chaffin, Keselowski, Crocker, Allen, and Lynch come to the pits. Busch leads Benson, Bodine, Spencer, Musgrave, Hamilton, Fedewa, Sprague, Hobgood, and Crafton. One to go at the line.
6. Lap 10 - Setzer maintains lead lap status but is saddled in 32nd position. He is now unofficially 157 points behind point leader Ted Musgrave.
5. Lap 4 - Setzer to the pits. The team is working on damage to the right front valence and the left rear. Busch leads Benson, Bodine, Musgave, and Spencer.
4. Green flag. Whitt will be called to pit road for a pass through for jumping the start. Field is spreading out. Setzer is tagged coming out of four and spins into the outside wall. He reports flatspotted tires. Not a lot of contact with the back of his truck, but he wil come to the pits for four tires.
3. One to go. All trucks rolling. Montgomery to the back.
2. The drivers are buckling in and we are just moments away from the command to start engines.
1. Just under three minutes to the command to start engines. Pit speed limit is 45 miles per hour. Chase Montgomery will move to the back after his team worked on the nose of the No. 18 Dodge after qualifying.
Silverado 150 Race Updates 11-20
11-11-2005 8:38 pm
20. Lap 82 - Allen black flagged for smoke. Spencer tagged with a speeding penalty on exit and will serve a pass thru penalty. Bodine has chopped the lead and is on Benson's tail as they encounter lapped traffic.
19. Lap 75 - Benson leads. Bodine, Busch, Musgrave, Hamilton, Hornaday, Crawford, Fedewa, Sprague, Kluever, Crafton, Bliss, Skinner, Setzer, and Reutimann are the top-15. Miller is 16th, with Pressley, Hobgood, Craven, Starr, Cook, Lester, Gaughan, Lynch, Whitt, East, Keselowski, Schrader, Renshaw, Montgomery, Spencer, Allen, Edwards, Ramirez, Chaffin, and Crocker the rest of the field. Spencer comes to the pits for his green flag stop.
18. Lap 67 - Spencer and Keselowski are both outside the top thirty after staying out on the caution flag.
17. Lap 62 - Chaffin out of the race with engine failure. Benson still leads and now has more than a one second lead on Bodine. Busch rides third with Musgrave fourth and Hamilton fifth.
16. Lap 57 - Bodine moves underneath Busch for second down the backstetch. Chaffin off the pace in turn three.
15. Lap 52 - Setzer cracks the top 20 and runs 18th in a huge pack of trucks all racing hard for position. Benson leads by ten lengths while the front three have separated from fourth place Musgrave.
14. Lap 47 - The field stacks up on the start and Skinner smacks teammate Lester in the tail at the line. Everyone keeps it pointed in the right direction. Benson slides under Spencer for the lead in turn three as Keselowski starts to slide through the top ten. Busch and Bodine now press Spencer for second.
13. Lap 42 - Spencer stays out to lead as the rest of the lead lap trucks pit. Keselowski holds on to second in front of the teams that came to the pits. Benson wins the race off pit road with Bodine, Busch, Musgrave, Hamilton, Fedewa, Hornaday, Sprague, Crawford, Kluever, Crafton, Lester, Skinner, Bliss, Miller, Hobgood, Gaughan, Pressley, Starr, Setzer, Whitt, Reutimann, Craven, East, Schrader, Cook, Lynch, Montgomery, and Chaffin the rest of the lead lap trucks.
12. Lap 39 - Crawford is eleventh, with Crafton, Kluever, Skinner, Bliss the rest of the top 15. Crocker loses control underneath Chaffin entering turn one and pops the wall with the back of the truck. Third caution of the night is out. Drivers on a two-stop strategy may come to pit road under this caution.
11. Lap 33 - Hornaday and Crawford are battling for tenth as the field has strung out around the one mile PIR oval. Bodine still leads with Benson, Busch, Spencer, Musgrave, Hamilton, Fedewa, Sprague, Hobgood, and Hornaday the rest of the top ten.
Silverado 150 Race Updates 21-30
11-11-2005 9:09 pm
30. Lap 124 - Hornaday pushes Bodine down the frontstretch and into turn one, but Bodine pulls away to a truck length lead going into three. Hobgood has a loose bumper and may be black flagged.
29. Lap 122 - Gaughan slides out of control into turn one and brings out the sixth caution of the night.
28. Lap 120 - Restart. Bodine misses a shift and Benson nearly makes contact. Hornaday jumps into the mix to make it a three way race for the lead.
27. Lap 113 - Bodine leads off the restart. Edwards was hammered on the restart and has a big chunk of the tailgate hanging loose and may be black flagged. Sprague and Cook tangle in turn three and Cook goes into long smokey slide. Cook does not make contact with anything but several drivers take to the dirt to make evasive maneuvers. Caution no. 5 is out. Spencer is seen and released from the infield care center.
26. Lap 110 - Bodine wins the race off pit road and leads Benson, Hornaday, Musgrave, Crawford, Kluever, Sprague, Setzer, Reutimann, Skinner, Bliss, Crafton, Miller, Hamilton and Fedewa as the lead lap trucks.
25. Lap 108 - Spencer climbs out under his own power and climbs into the ambulance. It appears upon replay he lost a right front tire and pounded the wall. Craven comes back to the pits with smoke trailing his truck. The crew goes under the hood briefly but it appears he is done for the night as well.
24. Lap 105 - Craven comes to the pits and Pressley follows. Spencer hardin the wall off turn two and the caution comes out for the fourth time for the night.
23. Lap 99 - Green flag stops start as Busch comes to the pits for four fresh tires. Setzer is up to 12th. Reutimann and Bliss are hammering on each other racing for 10th.
22. Lap 96 - Busch drifting back into the pack as he now sits seventh. Benson leads Bodine, Musgrave, Hornaday, Crawford, Hamilton, Busch, Sprague, Kluever and Crafton.
21. Lap 91 - Benson has weaved his way through the traffic good and has put a few truck lengths on Bodine. Musgrave now sits third with Busch fourth and Hornaday now fifth.
Silverado 150 Race Updates 31 -
11-11-2005 9:38 pm
37. Lap 144 - Bodine leads as Setzer slides past Musgrave to break into the top five.
36. Lap 138 - Benson and Crawford are hammering on each other for third in a heavyweight fight. Side by side for the last three laps, Crawford nudges ahead at the line. Crawford has the outside lane and carries more speed off the corners. Benson finally drives in deep into three to take the spot.
35. Lap 134 - Green flag. Hornaday is aggressive and looks outside out of two but Bodine blocks and keeps the lead. Benson throws down and makes it a three way race for the lead.
34. Lap 132 - Caution out. Red flag time 13:50.
33. Red flag rundown: Bodine, Hornaday, Benson, Crawford, Musgrave, Setzer, Kluever, Reutimann, Sprague, Skinner, Crafton, Bliss, Busch, Fedewa and Miller. East and Renshaw have been evaluated and released from the care center.
32. Lap 131 - Red flag is out with 19 laps to go. Musgave runs 5th and Setzer sits 6th. The point difference as the field sits is 68 points.
31. Lap 130 - East and Pressley lose control in turn one and East pounds the wall. Renshaw comes in and pounds East in the drivers door. East climbs out and appears to be uninjured after a very scary hit.
Unofficial Results: Silverado 150
11-11-2005 10:06 pm
1. Bodine
2. Hornaday
3. Benson
4. Crawford
5. Setzer
6. Musgrave
7. Reutimann
8. Crafton
9. Skinner
10. Bliss
11. Busch
12. Kluever
13. Fedewa
14. Starr
15. Miller
16. Sprague
17. Hamilton
18. Lynch
19. Whitt
20. Hobgood
21. Lester
22. Pressley
23. Gaughan
24. Schrader
25. Cook
26. Montgomery
27. Keselowski
28. Edwards
29. Ramirez
30. East
31. Renshaw
32. Craven
33. Spencer
34. Allen
35. Chaffin
36. Crocker
Race Audio Coming!
11-11-2005 11:05 pm
We tracked down several of the major players in tonight's Silverado 150, including race winner Todd Bodine who told us all about his night and the excitement he dealt with as he had two hungry drivers knocking on his back door on the late race restarts. We also hooked up with second place finisher Ron Hornaday who told us just how hard he raced with Bodine in the late stages as well as third-place finisher Johnny Benson who nearly jacked Bodine into the wall as Bodine was struggling to get his truck in gear on one restart. We also spoke with point leader Ted Musgrave who has one race to go and he can lock up his first ever championship of any type in a touring series after nearly a quarter of a century behind the wheel.
Rick Crawford talked to us about the hard racing he and Benson were locked in late in the race, and David Reutimann spoke with us about his charge through the field. Matt Crafton explained to us how he made it to the end even though he faced the brunt of the storm back in the pack all day long on his way to a top-10 run and Todd Kluever told us about his first ever race here in Phoenix.
Keep an eye on the Sights and Sounds Box...
Silverado 150 Fast Facts
11-11-2005 11:16 pm
The win in the Silverado 150 is Todd Bodine's second consecutive victory in races sponsored by Chevrolet Silverado; it is his fourth of the year and sixth of his career, and with it matches Dennis Setzer for most wins to this point in 2005...Bodine has won in three of his last five starts; he has picked up wins at Phoenix, Texas, and Las Vegas in that streak and also won at Kansas in July...Bodine has nine top-three finishes in his 14 races since rejoining Germain Racing at Milwaukee in June...Hornaday's runner-up finish is his best since winning at Atlanta Motor Speedway in March...Dennis Setzer fell to 33rd after spinning on the third lap of the race and rebounded to finish fifth; he cut Ted Musgrave's point lead to 58 points heading into the final race of the season next week in Miami...it is the 10th time in 11 seasons that the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series championship has been decided in the final race of the season...Bodine averaged 96.515 miles per hour in a race that lasted 1 hour, 33 minutes, and 15 seconds...the crowd was estimated at 30,000 at PIR tonight.
Silverado 150 Lap Leaders
11-11-2005 11:22 pm
Whitt (Pole), Kyle Busch 1-25, Todd Bodine 26-41, Jimmy Spencer 42-48, Johnny Benson 49-109, Bodine 110-150.
Silverado 150 Caution Flags
11-11-2005 11:25 pm
There were 7 cautions for 28 laps in tonight's race.
Laps 4-6, Nos. 07, 08, 46 accident; turn three
Laps 16-18, No. 07 spin; turn two
Laps 42-46, No. 4 accident; turn one
Laps 108-113, No. 2 accident; turn two
Laps 117-120, No. 10 spin; turn three
Laps 123-125, No. 77 spin; turn one
Laps 131-134, Nos. 8, 33, 58 accident; turn one
Jimmy Spencer, Bobby East, and Deborah Renshaw were all seen and released from the infield care center. No injuries were reported.
Why Didn't Whitt Lead Laps?
11-11-2005 11:32 pm
Brandon Whitt led the field across the line for three laps in the early stages of the race, but he was not credited with leading any laps here this evening. Whitt was under penalty by NASCAR for jumping the start, and thus was not credited with leading those laps even though he was at the front of the field. Whitt and his team were obviously frustrated at the situation, but did come to pit road to serve the drive through penalty under the first caution of the night.
Points Summary
11-11-2005 11:35 pm
Twenty-four down, one to go. Here is how the points shook out after tonight's Silverado 150:
1. Musgrave, 3429
2. Setzer, 3371, -58
3. Bodine, 3272, -157
4. Hornaday, 3231, -198
5. Skinner, 3141, -288
6. Hamilton, 3094, -335
7. Starr, 3018, -411
8. Sprague, 2962, -467
9. Crafton, 2961, -468
10. Spencer, 2929, -500
Sprague and Crafton both pick up one position, while Spencer's late season bad luck has him down two positions and on the verge of dropping out of the top-10.
Put a period on it
11-11-2005 11:48 pm
That's going to do it for TrackSideLive! coverage of the Silverado 150 from Phoenix International Raceway. Congratulations to Todd Bodine and the Germain Racing Team on their fourth win of the 2005 season, and we look forward the championship battle between Ted Musgrave and Dennis Setzer at Homestead. Will Jimmy Smith finally get that first trophy or will Morgan-Dollar take home the hardware? Log on to TruckSeries.com next Thursday and Friday to find out! We'll have all the action of the Ford 200 from Homestead-Miami Speedway right here. Until then, see you next week! So long everybody!
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