Race 2 Win: NEXTEL Cup Series Race Notes

Nextel Cup Series

Crown Royal Presents the Jim Stewart 400 - Mike Bliss Notes

Mike Bliss
No. 49 Paralyzed Veterans of America Dodge Charger

Mike Bliss at Richmond International Raceway ...

According to NASCAR loop data statistics, Bliss has a driver rating of 63.0 and is ranked 28th in the category for events during the past two years at Richmond International Raceway. The rating is calculated by combining the following loop data categories: Wins, Finishes, Top-15 Finishes, Average Running Position While on Lead Lap, Average Speed Under Green, Fastest Lap, Led Most Laps, Lead-Lap Finish.

In just two events at Richmond in the past two years, Loop Data statistics rank Bliss as 4th in Fastest on Restarts based on the average speed of first two laps under green.

Bliss is ranked 14th in both the Fastest by Straightaway and Fastest on Backstretch categories.

Bliss on Richmond International Raceway ... "Racing at Richmond is always exciting. It's a multi-groove track so you will see a lot of action. Richmond is a fast track and it is fun to race there under the lights. As a driver, you have to stay focused and take care of your equipment if you want to avoid trouble and be there at the end of the race."