CLINT BOWYER
Ready for a Return to Form at California Speedway
HUNTERSVILLE, N.C. (Aug. 29, 2006) – Last season at California Speedway, Clint Bowyer and the ACDelco Real Car Guys were a force to be reckoned with, and they are ready to step back into the spotlight this weekend in the Ameriquest 300 on Sept. 2.
In 2005, Bowyer was the only driver to finish in the top five at both California Speedway events. The Busch Series rookie and his ACDelco race team were in the spotlight for most of the season as they contended for the NASCAR Busch Series title, ultimately finishing second in the standings behind Martin Truex Jr.
However, this season is a little different. Bowyer and the ACDelco Real Car Guys have faced some challenges, but are hoping to regain their 2005 form this weekend. The Real Car Guys and Bowyer are ready for their chance to shine in 2006, and based on last season’s success, California Speedway seems the perfect place to do so.
Clint Bowyer about California Speedway…
About his success at California Speedway in 2005:
“We had two awesome races at California last season. We got a pole in September and finished in the top five both times. We are really good at that track, and I can’t wait to get back there this weekend. The ACDelco team needs something to turn our luck around, and I think California Speedway may be just the thing we need.”
Points of Interest…
Track Stats…In three appearances at California Speedway, Bowyer has one pole and two top-five finishes at the two-mile D-shaped oval. He was the only driver to secure top-five finishes at both California Speedway events in 2005.
Record Holder…Bowyer holds the record for most consecutive NASCAR Busch Series races running at the finish. He has completed 52 straight races, starting in Darlington in May of 2005.
Happy Birthday…San Diego, Calif., native Brandon Miller turned 25 on Aug. 28. Miller has driven the ACDelco Chevrolet in practice for Bowyer at Nashville, Kentucky, Milwaukee, Martinsville and Indianapolis this season.
Points Chase…Bowyer held on to fourth place in the NASCAR Busch Series driver point standings after his 23rd-place finish at Bristol Motor Speedway last Friday. He is 666 points behind his RCR teammate and points leader Kevin Harvick, 147 points behind second place Carl Edwards, and 104 points behind third place Denny Hamlin.
Double Duty…ACDelco driver Bowyer also will compete in the NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series SONY HD 500 for Richard Childress Racing in the No. 07 Jack Daniel’s Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS at California Speedway. He fell one spot in the NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series point standings after his 38th-place finish last weekend and is now 586 points outside the top 10 in 20th place.
What Ya’ Haulin’…The Real Car Guys will take chassis No. 50 to California Speedway this weekend. This chassis was built for the 2006 race season and raced at California Speedway in March. After qualifying 14th, it finished 16th. Bowyer also raced this chassis at Lowe’s Motor Speedway in May. He qualified 17th, but finished 36th.
Start Time…The Ameriquest 300 at California Speedway is scheduled for 10:10 p.m. EDT Sept. 2. Live television coverage of the 150-lap event will begin at 10:00 p.m. EDT on TNT, with live radio coverage at the same time on your local MRN radio affiliate and XM Satellite Radio (channel 144). Qualifying will be broadcast live on SPEED at 6:30 p.m. EDT Sept. 2.
Real Car Guys Know…When it’s time to get your vehicle serviced, let the Real Car Guys help. ACDelco has all of your service needs in mind. We can help you find an Automotive Service Excellence qualified service center, remind you when it’s time for maintenance, give you tips on simple automotive repair, and even help you communicate better with your technician. Before you know it, you’ll be a Real Car Guy.
