BRAUN: Seeking First Win
04-22-2009 5:27 pm

Colin Braun (No. 6 Con-Way Freight Ford) is still looking for that first career win. With no repeat winners in eight races, chances are high that win could come this weekend at Kansas Speedway.

"It's going to be great to get back in the truck after a few weeks away from the track," Braun said. "I'm really looking forward to racing at Kansas this weekend. It was where I got my best finish in the series last year, so I'm excited to do better this year."

A year ago, Braun turned a sixth-place starting position into a third-place finish. Hopefully, this time around he'll find the same luck that fellow Roush Fenway Racing drivers have found at the track.

Erik Darnell (2007) and Jon Wood (2003) both grabbed their first career NASCAR victories at Kansas. Carl Edwards also has a win at the 1.5-mile track.

"Historically, Kansas has been a great track for Roush Fenway truck drivers," Braun said. "I would really like to add my name to that list of first-time winners and make it nine races with no repeat winners."

Braun started this season by grabbing the pole and a top-10 finish at Daytona but has seemed to struggle since. While sitting 21st in the standings may pose a dismal outlook for the 20-year-old, he's only 97 points from 10th and is keeping it all in perspective.

"We've had a few tough races in a row and need to get our momentum back, and gain some points," he said. "With a good run at Kansas, I know we can get right back up there."