Elliott Sadler
No. 19 Dodge Dealers/UAW Dodge Charger Race Facts
Bud Shootout --- Daytona Int’l Speedway
Driver: Elliott Sadler
Team Director: Josh Browne
Car Director: Kirk Almquist
Engineer: Chad Johnson
Team Owner: Ray Evernham
Chassis: No. 125
Info: This is the same chassis that raced in both Daytona races in ’06.
ELLIOTT SADLER QUOTES:
“The Shootout is a fun race and a great way to kick off the season. It is fun for the teams and drivers because there's no points involved. We obviously want to win the race, but the Shootout is also a bit of a jumpstart on getting everyone prepared for the Daytona 500. We want to start the season on a good note. We feel like running the Shootout is a huge benefit for our team, our communication and our pit crew. I'll get some extra time in the draft and we're expecting good results because the guys have put a lot of effort into our Shootout car.”
Regarding Being Picked To Win By Some Media…
“I've read where some of the media has picked us to win the race. I believe Jeff Hammond and Nate Ryan picked us to win, so for us that's an honor. The media realize our potential. It’s our goal, as a team, to reach and exceed that potential”.
QUICK FACTS:
Elliott Sadler is making his third Bud Shootout start, but first in the No. 19 Dodge Dealers/UAW Dodge Charger.
Sadler’s best start in the Shootout came last year when he started sixth.
Sadler led during the 2004 event before finishing 12th, his best finish in the annual event for pole winners.
Evernham Motorsports has been represented in the Bud Shootout every year since Ray Evernham’s organization began fielding racecars in 2001.
The No. 9 Dodge Dealers/UAW Dodge from Evernham Motorsports has been in the Bud Shootout every year except 2004 when Kahne replaced Bill Elliott as the driver. Elliott did compete in the Shootout that year in the No. 91 Dodge from Evernham Motorsports.
The best start for an Evernham Motorsports entry came in 2004 when the No. 19 Dodge Dealers/UAW Dodge Charger started from the pole. The No. 19 Dodge was out front for 10 laps, but an accident 12 laps from the finish eliminated the No. 19 Dodge from competition.
The best finish for an Evernham Motorsports entry came last year when Scott Riggs finished fourth in the No. 10 Valvoline/Stanley Tools Dodge.
