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RCR officially re-ups with Chevrolet
DAVID POOLE, dpoole@charlotteobserver.com
Saturday, Aug. 18, 2007
BROOKLYN, Mich. -- It surprised no one Saturday when Chevrolet announced it will continue its relationship with Richard Childress Racing for 2008 and beyond, re-signing the three-car team as one of its “key partners.”
Childress’ team long has been one of the cornerstones of Chevrolet’s NASCAR participation.
As for Joe Gibbs Racing, which is widely believed to be at least considering a move to Toyota, Ed Peper, Chevrolet general manager, said Chevrolet is still in negotiations with the team. “They have been an absolutely wonderful partner with us for many years,” Peper said.
| TRACK FACTS Date Opened: 1968 First NWCS Race: Motor State 500, June 5, 1969 Qualifying Record: Dale Earnhardt Jr., 191.149 mph (37.667 sec.), 8/18/00 Race Record: Dale Jarrett, 173.997 mph, 6/13/99 Owner: ISC President: Brett Shelton Phone: (517) 592-6666 Tickets: (800) 354-1010 Shipping Address: 12626 US Hwy 12 Brooklyn, MI 49230 Mailing Address: 12626 US Hwy 12 Brooklyn, MI 49230 |
TRACK CONFIGURATION Distance: 2 Mile Oval Banking in Turns 1-4: 18° Banking on Frontstretch: 12° Banking on Backstretch: 5° Length of Frontstretch: 3,600 ft. Length of Backstretch: 2,242 ft. Grandstand Seating: 136,384 Miles/Laps: 400 mi. = 200 laps |