DAVE BLANEY QUOTES:
Are you looking forward to going back to Michigan?
“I think everyone looks forward to Michigan. Obviously, it’s big, fast and wide. It’s probably also the closest track where we race to where I came from in Ohio - it’s just about a four hour drive. I’ve also run pretty well at Michigan a few times so it’s a place I’ve always enjoyed. There’s so much race track to use that you can try the bottom and, if that doesn’t work, you can try the top or the middle. Typically, you can find some place where your car will run fast.”

There are two races at Michigan – one in June and one in August. Naturally it’s hotter in August but what can you carry over from the June race?
“Both races are pretty close. A lot of times the weather is similar. You just fine-tune what you had in the first race. You can help your engine a little bit by moving the power around or try to help the set-up.”

Fuel mileage always seems to come into play at Michigan, then again, you can have a late race caution and the fuel mileage thing goes out the window. What’s going to be the critical strategic element to get the Jack Daniel’s Chevy in Victory Lane?
“You just have to run good all day. If you don’t run good all day you can’t take advantage of track position, gas mileage or anything like that. You need to do something first. The whole thing we’ll work on is getting the car handling well and getting it fast over that long 50-lap fuel run that we normally see at Michigan. The key every week is getting the car handling good.”

SCOTT MILLER QUOTES:
What are your initial thoughts as you begin your new position?
“It all happened really quick. I think all of us sensed that something was going to change because it wasn’t working out. Who really knows what it is that needs to be changed but something had to give. I don’t think anyone knew exactly what it was going to be but Richard and everyone else in that decision-making process decided it was going to be the crew chief. Because I’ve obviously done it before and being part of the (No.) 29 – granted we all need to be better around here – but the 29 has probably been the best of the lot. So, I think Richard looked to me to bring what we’ve been doing at the 29 to the Jack Daniel’s team and see if we can make it work. I’m very happy to be given the opportunity. I know it’s a good race team and I think Dave can get the job done. I think we’ve got all the right pieces, we just need to rectify a few things to make this team better and more competitive on a weekly basis. I am honored to have been asked to do it and I’m going to do everything I can to try and help. I’m glad Dave wanted me here to do it. That’s the most important thing.”