"We've always been decent at Martinsville but for whatever reason the wins have eluded us. Sometimes it's been things outside of our control and sometimes it's been things within our control. We have a couple of chances a year to win there and hopefully this year we finally get that win."

Musgrave on Keys to Success at Martinsville:  "You can be three tenths quicker than the truck in front of you and not be able to pass him. So what you want to do is make it so you don't have to deal with that. Track position is so important there. Patience is important too. You want to qualify good so you don't have to come from the back and deal with getting your fenders knocked off."

Musgrave on HT Motorsports' Strong Run at Martinsville Last Fall:  "The team had a great run at Martinsville last October with Terry Cook driving. They led a lot of laps and looked like they had a real shot to win. I know they're hungry, and being based right here in Martinsville has them all pumped up."

Musgrave on Recent Test at Martinsville: "We had a great test. With all of the changes from last year to this year the setup has totally changed. The engine guys have been working overtime to deal with the new spacer plate we're running now. We don't have the power we used to have getting off the corner so that's going to make everyone that much more aggressive. And since we don't have the power you're trying to carry more speed into the corner so brakes are going to be a real premium too."

Musgrave on What to Expect at Martinsville:  "You can expect a full-out brawl for 250 laps. The engine rules and gear rule have cut the power and RPM so everyone is going to be beating and banging all day long trying to get to the front any way they can. I think you'll see a lot of aggression all weekend. Probably before, during, and even after the race."

Ted Musgrave's NASCAR Stats at Martinsville Speedway:  Musgrave has 20 career Cup Series starts at Martinsville, with one pole (September 1996) and two top-five finishes, including his career-best Cup Series finish, 2nd, in April 1998.

In 12 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series starts at Martinsville, Musgrave has scored five top-five finishes and eight top-10 finishes. His best finish is second, two times: April 2003 and April 2006. He has two poles, in April 2002 and April 2003. His average start is 6.9 and his average finish is 9.9. Musgrave has been running at the finish in all 12 Martinsville starts - and ranks as the driver who has earned the most during the last ten NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series races at the track.

Virginia Connections:  HT Motorsports is the longest operating NASCAR team based in the state of Virginia.  Team owner Jim Harris is a lifelong resident of the Lynchburg, Virginia area where he operates his family owned Harris Trucking which is based in nearby Madison Heights.  Team sponsor, ASE, is also located in the Commonwealth of Virginia with their corporate headquarters located in Leesburg, Virginia.