Jamie McMurray Advance
Pocono Raceway, Jul. 23
NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series: Pennsylvania 500
Jamie McMurray
Team: No. 26 Crown Royal Ford Fusion
Crew Chief: Bob Osborne
Chassis: RK- 218 Last raced at Pocono in June; finished 18th
McMurray on racing at Pocono Raceway:
“I really like racing at Pocono Raceway. It’s one of the tracks that is really open and allows us to run anywhere on the track. It’s a long race that requires a strong engine. I know our Roush Racing engine guys put a lot of work into giving us the best engines possible. It’s a track that Bob really enjoys racing at each year. I am hoping for a strong run this weekend in Pocono.”
Crew Chief Bob Osborne on racing at Pocono Raceway:
“Pocono is one of my favorite tracks that we visit each season. It’s one of the tracks that puts a lot into the hands of the crew, as it’s a place that requires a strong setup. To run well at Pocono you really have to set the car for long, enduring runs. It will be a hot weekend in Pocono, so setup is really important. Hopefully, we can have a good run this weekend and come out with a top-10 or top-five finish.”
Fast Facts
Jamie McMurray has seven career starts at Pocono Raceway, his best start came one year ago when he started first. His best finish came in June of 2005 when he finished 10th.
In the last three races at Pocono, McMurray has an average starting position of 4.3, with an average finishing position of 13.
Crew chief Bob Osborne, who graduated from Penn State University, looks for his second career win at Pocono Raceway.
McMurray will be returning to the Crown Royal paint scheme for this weekend's Pennsylvania 500.
