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UNFINISHED BUSINESS IN MONTREAL FOR AMBROSE PDF Print E-mail
Friday, 01 August 2008
Marcos Ambrose will be out to finish what he started when he enters the NAPA Auto Parts 200 as a hot favourite at the Circuit Gilles Villeneuve in Montreal, Canada this weekend.
Ambrose made headlines across the United States and Australia last year when he dominated the inaugural NACAR Nationwide Series race in Canada around the 2.71-mile road course.

Such was Ambrose’s domination in Montreal last year, he set 14 fastest laps throughout the 74-lap race.

The Australian led 37 laps, more than any other driver, and was on course for his first NASCAR victory when with two laps to go he was punted out of the lead by Robby Gordon in turn two at a restart.

Ambrose recovered from the spin to finish seventh, while Gordon was later disqualified from the race and benched for the following day’s Sprint Cup race in Pocono as a result.

Ambrose enters Montreal with a positive frame of mind, coming off the back of strong 22nd place finish in the Allstate 400 last weekend in Ambrose’s second Sprint Cup start and his first on an oval.

When it comes to road course racing Ambrose is always one to watch, with second place earlier this year in the Nationwide Series in Mexico City and running as high as second in the Sprint Cup race in Sonoma, California before transmission failure forced him out.

Marcos Ambrose - #59 STP Ford Fusion

“It’s no secret I’m very comfortable on road courses,” said Ambrose.

“I really like the challenges of every racetrack, but racing on a road course comes natural to me. It’s second nature.

“When we go to Montreal, we go with an aggressive attitude because it’s a place where we know we can win.

“Whether it’s a road course, a speedway or a short track, this STP team believes it can contend for a win each week.

“Obviously when we’re on a road course, however, we feel like we have a little extra advantage.

“I want to be known as a complete driver. That takes time. I guess I built a reputation as a road course specialist over several years in Australia, so I may never shake that label.

“There’s so much history with STP in this sport. It’s an incredible opportunity to be part of that legacy. Hopefully we can get STP back into Victory Lane. That would continue another long tradition.”

Gary Cogswell – Crew Chief, #59 STP Ford Fusion

“Marcos not only brings a lot of talent for road courses, he brings a lot of insight on the car,” said Cogswell.

“He knows what it takes to be comfortable in the car. Having back-to-back road courses comes at a great time for this race team. We’ve been making a move lately in the standings and we’re in a good position these next two weeks to make a big impression.”

2008 NASCAR Nationwide Series Standings - After Race 22 of 35
1. Clint Bowyer 3216
2. Brad Keselowski 3043
3. Carl Edwards 3036
4. David Reutimann 2926
5. David Ragan 2885
6. Mike Bliss 2838
7. Kyle Busch 2828
8. Mike Wallace 2616
9. David Stremme 2587
10. Jason Keller 2534
11. Jason Leffler 2491
12. Marcos Ambrose 2411

2008 NNS Prizemoney after 22 races:
Marcos Ambrose: US$657,666

RACE SCHEDULE
Local Montreal (US Eastern) Times
Practice 1
Friday 1 August 2008
10:45am – 12:15pm

Final Practice
Friday 1 August 2008
2:00pm – 3:25pm

Qualifying
Saturday 2 August 2008
12:10pm

Race – 74 laps
Saturday 2 August 2008
3:30pm US Eastern

UNITED STATES TV SCHEDULE
Saturday 2 August 2008
ESPN2
3:00pm US Eastern

AUSTRALIAN TIMES
Australian Eastern Standard Times
Practice 1
Saturday 2 August 2008
12:45am – 2:15am

Final Practice
Saturday 2 August 2008
4:00am – 5:25am

Qualifying
Sunday 3 August 2008
2:10am

Race – 74 laps
Sunday 3 August 2008
5:30am AEST

AUSTRALIAN TV SCHEDULE
Sunday 3 August 2008
Ten HD
5:00am AEST

ABOUT CIRCUIT GILLES VILLENEUVE
Location: Montreal, Canada
Track Length: 2.710 miles
Race Distance: 74 laps
Circuit Type: 14-turn road course

NASCAR NATIONWIDE SERIES RECORD BOOK
Defending Nationwide Race Winner: Kevin Harvick
Defending Nationwide Polesitter: Patrick Carpentier
Marcos Ambrose 2007 Race Finish: Seventh
Marcos Ambrose 2007 Qualifying: Fifth




Marcos Ambrose drives the #59 STP Ford Fusion at New Hampshire Motor Speedway

 



Marcos Ambrose speaks with JTG Racing crew chiefs Scott Zipadelli and Gary Cogswell at Chicagoland Speedway

 



Robby Gordon punts out Marcos Ambrose in Montreal in 2007

 

 
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