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04-21-2008
STARR: Sights Set on Kansas
David Starr on Racing at Kansas: "I am really looking forward to
Kansas for a few reasons. First of all, we are all very disappointed in our last
performance at a 1.5-mile track (Atlanta). This is our chance to redeem
ourselves on the larger tracks and run like we know we should. Secondly, two
years ago when I was with this team we did pretty well at Kansas and I really
feel like we could have done even better - and that drives you when you get the
chance to go back."
"The track at Kansas is one of the nicest we race on all year. It is a very fan
friendly environment and the staff treats everyone great. The race track is set
up for multiple racing grooves and that is very nice from a driver's perspective
while also producing some great racing action for the fans. It is always
enjoyable when we race in Kansas and I am hoping that it is an enjoyable weekend
for us all the way to the checkered flag."
David Starr on Recent Pocono Test: "We tested at Pocono a few weeks ago
and I feel like we had a great test. We worked a lot on coil binding and our
speedway packages and I think we really learned a lot at that the test. Anytime
you can test it is always a good thing in my book. I am anxious to get to Kansas
and hit the track and see how our progress and what we learned works out."
David Starr on Recent Time Off: "Even though we have had time off from
actually being at the race track - this three-week off period has been very busy
for me. We went to Pocono and tested for a few days and then it seemed like it
took me a few days to get back to Texas as I got caught in all of the American
Airlines delays. But once back home, I helped my uncle out at the driving school
there at Texas Motor Speedway as an instructor. Of course, I had some chores to
take care of around the house and our show car business is doing well so that
kept me very busy as well. So not much time off for me in that three week period
but I sure am ready to get back on the track this weekend in Kansas."
Red Horse Racing Partners with Crowne Plaza: The Crowne Plaza Hotel -
Kansas City Downtown has signed on as the "Official Hotel for Red Horse Racing"
this weekend at Kansas Speedway. Situated in the heart of downtown Kansas City's
Power and Light Entertainment District adjacent to the Bartle Hall Kansas City
Convention Center, this Crowne Plaza hotel offers luxury with stunning views of
historic downtown Kansas City.
Kansas Truck Seeing Track for First Time: Red Horse Racing and David
Starr will be bringing a brand new Toyota Tundra with them this week to Kansas.
TRD-116 has never seen the track before and will for the first time during
practice on Friday.
"The guys that work for this Red Horse Racing team do a tremendous job in
preparing our Toyota Tundra each and every week and that shows in the confidence
we all have in bringing a brand new un-tested truck with us this week," stated
Starr. "Jamie Jones is one of the best in the business at preparing these trucks
and he has a great supporting cast. So even though we are bringing a truck that
has never been on the track I am confident we will be in great shop right off
the hauler and onto the track."
David Starr's NASCAR Stats at Kansas Speedway: David Starr will be making
his sixth career start at Kansas. He has a career best finish of eighth which
came in 2006 with Red Horse Racing. Both driver and team are looking to improve
on this finish with a strong run this week at the 1.5-mile track.
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WHITE: Mechanical Failure Ends Day Early at Talladega
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