Old Dominion Speedway
NASCAR Whelen All American Series Late Model
July 16, 2011
Today's temps were hot and steamy! Track
conditions were slick and drivers appeared uncomfortable in their
suits.
Dave's #34 car is still being worked
on from last
week's track incident and was unavailable to race today. Mike
Southard, from Try It Racing
was kind enough to lend Dave one of his cars to drive in tonight's
event.
Pay close attention to the photos in this article. Dave will start
today's practice with the #5 car. During time trails and race
time the car would be re-numbered and now would be the #15. Track
rules state that only one car can showcase a like number during
the race. Mike Southard's car number is #5, thus the reason; Dave
was made the #15.
#5 Mike Southard's car lettered and ready for
tonight's race - His second #5 car driven by Dave, which would
be turned into the #15 for tonight's race.
Dave's time trial would place him in the 6th
position for the start of tonight's event. The field would be
inverted, which placed him on the pole. Unfortunately when the
green flag dropped the #15 car had a bad start as Dave could not
get it to go into fourth gear. He would be passed by a few cars
before he could get the car up to speed. He drove for several
laps before an altercation entering turn one spun Dave out. He
would have too come into the pits for repairs to the front bumper
because of tire rub. He would resume the field and finish in the
7th position. Congratulations to Brandon Brown on his victory
and a very special congratulation to Mike (the man) Southard on
his impressive second place finish.
Photos of the #15 car in a incident in turn one along with damage.
Mike Southard's second place finish.
Our crew along with the Southard crew worked
hard trying to get Dave's car comfortable and race ready.
Practice, time trials and after race
photos - HERE
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We would like to
take this opportunity to thank our sponsors and our crew, Leo
and Sam Farber, along with Keith Riley.
We would also like to thank all the drivers who offer words of
wisdom throughout the race day.
None of this would be possible without them!
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Race photos can be viewed - HERE