PHOENIX- (April 11, 2007) – As the NASCAR Nextel Cup Series visits the ‘Valley of the Sun’ at Phoenix International Raceway, Dodge Motorsports takes an inside look at the on-track ‘keys for success’ at the one-mile, D-shaped tri-oval. Each race weekend, random crew chiefs, drivers, engine specialists and team members will give their insight on what to watch for when the green flag drops.

Track: Phoenix International Raceway (race eight of 36 on the NSCS point’s schedule)

Race: The Subway Fresh Fit 500

Track Length: One mile

Banking in Turns 1 and 2: 11 degrees

Banking in Turns 3 and 4: 9 degrees

Race Record: Tony Stewart, Pontiac, 118.132 mph; Nov. 7, 1999

Roy McCauley, Crew Chief, No. 12 Alltel Dodge Charger – “Track position, track position, track position. That might be the single most important key to winning here. Turning in the center of the corner is always important. But, I’ve seen teams have great handling race cars in-and-out of the corners and still not win the race here at PIR. Track position is key.”

Chris Carrier, Crew Chief, No. 77 Mobil 1 Dodge Charger – “Mechanical balance will be important. Keeping the balance where the driver can cut the car on entry when he wants to and making the front end respond. That will dictate how your corner exit is. Keeping rattlesnakes out of the pit box may be a bigger key.”

Kenny Francis, Crew Chief, No. 9 Budweiser Dodge Charger – “Good forward drive off the corner and getting your car to turn all day off will be key here at Phoenix. How the car works into the corner and getting good drive-off is always important.”