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Friday, 13 June 2008 |
Marcos Ambrose is looking to add his name to list of winner’s who have earned
breakthrough wins in the Meijer 300 at Kentucky Speedway in Sparta, Kentucky
this weekend.
The 1.5-mile Kentucky Speedway is a track known for producing upset victories
for Nationwide Series drivers, breaking the domination of the Cup drivers who
also dabble in Nationwide Series events.
In 2006 David Gilliland
produced a stunning victory in Kentucky, while last year it was Stephen Leicht’s
turn to produce the good and earn the win in his Ford Fusion. Bobby Hamilton Jr
also captured his first win at Kentucky.
Ambrose currently sits 14th in
the 2008 NASCAR Nationwide Series standings and is looking for a strong result
in Kentucky to leap closer to a top 10 points position.
Ambrose has
previous form at Kentucky Speedway, the scene of his first test with JTG Racing
back in 2005 as well as his maiden NASCAR pole position in the 2006 NASCAR
Craftsman Truck Series.
Marcos Ambrose - #59 STP Ford Fusion
“Kentucky is a place where we have had good speed in the past,” said
Ambrose.
“I like the track and I think it’s a place where we can show
our true potential.
“We haven’t had the best luck in some instances but
you can’t dwell on that. Our team is still pushing on and working our hardest to
keep moving forward.
“I’ve got some good memories of strong performances
at Kentucky and I think we are capable of repeating that this weekend.”
2008 NASCAR Nationwide Series Standings - After Race 15 of 35
1. Clint Bowyer 2198
2. David Reutimann 2032
3. Kyle Busch 2010
4. Carl Edwards 2008
5. Brad Keselowski 2006
6. Mike Bliss 1899
7. David Ragan 1895
8. David Stremme 1789
9. Mike Wallace 1779
10. Jason Leffler 1719
14. Marcos Ambrose 1554
2008 NNS
Prizemoney after 15 races:
Marcos Ambrose: US$490,215
RACE
SCHEDULE
Local Kentucky (US Eastern) Times
Practice 1
Friday 13 June 2008
5:00pm – 6:15pm
Final Practice
Friday 13
June 2008
6:45pm – 8:00pm
Qualifying
Saturday 14 June 2008
5:10pm
Race – 200 laps
Saturday 14 June 2008
8:30pm US
Eastern
UNITED STATES TV SCHEDULE
Saturday 14 June 2008
ESPN2
8:00pm US Eastern
AUSTRALIAN TIMES !
Australian Eastern Standard Times
Practice 1
Saturday 14 June
2008
7:00am – 8:15am
Final Practice
Saturday 14 June 2008
8:45am – 10:00am
Qualifying
Sunday 15 June 2008
7:10am
Race – 200 laps
Sunday 15 June 2008
10:30am AEST
AUSTRALIAN TV SCHEDULE
Sunday 15 June 2008
Ten HD
12:00pm – 3:30pm AEST
AUSTRALIAN TV REPLAY - Nashville
Saturday 14 May 2008
Ten HD
12:00pm – 1:00pm AEST
ABOUT KENTUCKY SPEEDWAY
Location: Sparta, Kentucky
Track
Length: 1.5 miles (2.41 km)
Race Distance: 200 laps – 300 miles (321.87km)
Degree of Banking in Turns: 14 degrees
Degree of Banking in Front
Straight: 8 degrees
Degree of Banking in Back Straight: 4 degrees
NASCAR NATIONWIDE SERIES R! ECORD BOOK
Defending Nationwide
Race Winner: Step! hen Leic ht
Defending Nationwide Polesitter: Regan Smith
Marcos Ambrose 2007 Race Finish: 11th
Marcos Ambrose 2007 Qualifying:
Sixth
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Marcos Ambrose in action at
Nashville
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