darlingtonraceway.com 200 - Todd Bodine Notes

HERZOG JACKSON MOTORSPORTS READY TO "TAME" DARLINGTON

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (March 10, 2003) - Todd Bodine and the Herzog Jackson Motorsports racing team will travel to Darlington, S.C. this weekend for the running of the Darlingtonraceway.com 200. The raceway, so aptly called the track "Too Tough to Tame", has claimed its share of victims over the years. But, with Bodine's experience and a good car, the No. 92 team believe they have what it takes to make it to Darlington's prestigious victory lane.

Coming off an exciting weekend at Las Vegas Motor Speedway, the No. 92 dominated most of the race until a spin into the infield on lap 168 spoiled a chance for the win. Despite the unfortunate result, Bodine is confident in the integrity of his crew and car. "My crew has just been awesome," stated Bodine. "Since Daytona we've had a car capable of winning every race. It hasn't seemed to matter where we started the race, because the car has made it to the front every time. Tony [Liberati] and the guys have really put together some great race cars, and I'm just the guy lucky enough to drive 'em."

Bodine is no stranger to the "Lady in Black". Running at the famed 1.366-mile oval eighteen times in the Busch series alone, he has racked up thirteen top-ten finishes and six top-fives, translating into an over 75 percent top-ten finish rate. "I like this track because it?s a driver's track", stated Bodine. "When you run at a place like Darlington you know it's going to be work the entire 200 miles. If you've run here 30 times or three, there is nothing that can prepare you for the level of difficulty when running here."

Herzog Jackson Motorsports has run at Darlington six times previously, finishing as high as eighth in March of 2002.The top-10 finish marked the initial pairing of Bodine and the No. 92 organization, which is currently still searching for a sponsor. "What Todd has brought to the table is a level of consistency", team owner Randy Herzog stated. "He not only has the experience of running in the Busch series, but a racecar driver's mentality. He is able to give us feedback in a matter of seconds, and that?s what it takes to be competitive in NASCAR."

Crew chief Tony "Rambo" Liberati and his team have prepared their Chevrolet Monte Carlo for this weekend's 147-lap event. The car was last utilized at Rockingham (N.C.) in February of this year, finishing in third place.

"I've had some success at Darlington in the past, but until I get to victory lane I won't be satisfied," said Bodine, "and I believe the Herzog Jackson Chevy can get me there".

Live television coverage of the Darlingtonraceway.com 200 will begin at 12:30 pm EST on FX. MRN Radio will also broadcast the event live beginning at 12:30 pm EST.

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