Scott Wimmer 2006 Event Preview
Morgan-McClure Motorsports (MMM)
No. 4 Aero Exhaust Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS
Race 4 of 36 – Golden Corral 500
Atlanta Motor Speedway
Scott Wimmer on Racing at Atlanta Motor Speedway:
“Atlanta is where I made my first start in the Cup series so I’m always excited to
return there. It’s a really fast track and I think we are working toward being more
competitive in the Aero Exhaust Chevy at this kind of track. I feel like we are all
getting to know each other better and that will make us improve as a team.”
Chris Carrier Crew Chief on Preparation for Atlanta:
“We are taking the same car we ran in Las Vegas to Atlanta. Toward the end
of the race in Las Vegas the car was performing great and we want to carry
that momentum into Atlanta. Our pit stops are improving also and we look
forward to a good solid run this weekend. Driver comfort and confidence are
important at a track as fast as Atlanta where things happen fast. We continue
to learn about Scott and our car and think that using this same car will give
us an advantage in Atlanta on having the car set up good for him right off the
truck.”
Aero Exhaust Racing Notes of Interest:
Driver: Scott Wimmer
Scott Wimmer will be attempting to qualify for his 84th NASCAR Nextel Cup race on March 19th, 2006 at Atlanta Motor Speedway
Wimmer made his Nextel Cup debut at Atlanta in Nov. 2000
Wimmer will be attempting to start in his sixth NASCAR Nextel Cup event at Atlanta Motor Speedway. His career-best start at the 1.5-mile oval speedway is 31st (Nov. 2000) and his best finish is 20th (Mar. 2005)
Wimmer has completed a total of 1604 of 1625 laps run in five Nextel Cup races at Atlanta Motor Speedway. His average start is 35.6 and average finish is 25.6
Wimmer will have to qualify based on time for the Golden Corral 500, as Morgan-McClure Motorsports finished one position out of the guaranteed points for the 2005 season.
Wimmer won five races in the Busch Series in his 106 starts and had a career best start of 4th (Mar. 2003). His best start and finish at Atlanta Motor Speedway in the Busch series is 4th (2001/ 2002) and 13th (2002).
Morgan-McClure Motorsports Racing
The Morgan-McClure No. 4 car has competed in 42 events at the Atlanta Motor Speedway
At Atlanta Motor Speedway, the Morgan-McClure No. 4 team has a best start of 3rd (Nov. 1991) and a best finish of 2nd (Nov. 1991/1995) with an average start of 22.7 and an average finish of 19.1.
The 2006 Golden Corral 500 will mark the 43rd time the Morgan-McClure No. 4 car has competed at Atlanta Motor Speedway
Morgan-McClure Ride
Chassis No.: Primary: 87 Back-Up: 83
This week is a busy week for Morgan-McClure Motorsports as they will use Chassis # 87 this weekend at Atlanta Motor Speedway, the same chassis used at Las Vegas Motor Speedway.
