NASCAR competitors ready for Roseburg race

ROSEBURG, Ore. - NASCAR comes to Roseburg Saturday night June 5th, and drivers and promoters were at the track Friday. Preparing for the event. They were doing some test laps, checking out their cars to make sure they are operating properly, and to just get familiar with the one-third mile Douglas County Speedway track.

Chris Walker with NASCAR Marketing said most of the major tracks are on the east coast, so races like the one in Roseburg are vital to the sport.

"NASCAR wants to be on the west coast. It is a very important market for them to have a NASCAR presence in the state of Oregon. It's not only huge for NASCAR, but the citizens and residents of the state of Oregon," said Walker.

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NASCAR K&N Pro Series West - News & Notes, Roseburg‏

Race Notes:

The race … The Toyota / NAPA Auto Parts Bonus Challenge 150 is the fourth event of a 12-race schedule this season for the NASCAR K&N Pro Series West.

The procedure … The starting field is 18 cars, including provisionals. The first 14 cars will qualify through two-lap time trials. The remaining four spots will be awarded through the provisional process. The race will be 150 laps (56.25 miles).

The track … Douglas County Speedway is a .375-mile paved oval with 11 degrees banking in the corners. The track – located just off Interstate 5 on the Douglas County Fairgrounds in Roseburg, Ore. – hosted four races between 1966 and 1971, when it was a quarter-mile oval. The NASCAR K&N Pro Series has made eight visits to the track since it was renovated and expanded in 2001.

The records … Qualifying: Eric Holmes, July 11, 2008, 90.168 mph, 14.972 seconds; Race: Brian Ickler, June 30, 2007, 65.768 mph, 51 minutes 19 seconds.

Special autograph session … A special autograph session with some of the K&N Pro Series West drivers is set for Elmer’s restaurant in Roseburg from 5 to 7 p.m. on Friday, June 4.

Teen safe driving program … Bill McAnally Racing Promotions and Impact Teen Drivers will be holding a special teen driving safety fair at the Douglas County Fairgrounds from 3:30 to 6 p.m. on Friday, June 4. The event, the second such held this season, is designed to raise awareness about reckless and distracted driving among teens.

Fast Facts:

The Race: Toyota/NAPA Auto Parts Bonus Challenge 150

The Place: Douglas County Speedway, Roseburg, Ore.

The Date: Saturday, June 5
The Time: 8:30 p.m. PT

TV Schedule: SPEED, June 17, 3 p.m. PT

Track Layout: .375-mile paved

Race Purse: $106,061

2009 Winner: Eric Holmes
2009 Pole: Eric Holmes

Schedule:
Saturday:
Practice 11:30 a.m.-12:15 p.m., 12:45-1:30 p.m.
Time Trials 4:30 p.m.

Official NASCAR Release
Photo by Greg Wilson

Battery Change Slowed Moses Smith’s Efforts

Moses Smith headed to Iowa Speedway for the Goodyear Dealers of Iowa “200” excited about the combined NASCAR K&N Pro Series East/West Series event. The No. 16 Hasa Pool Products/White Flyer Toyota team focused on 200-laps of great racing at the 7/8-mile track in Newton, Iowa. Smith qualified the car 29th of the 49 entries.Smith avoided the early race on-track mayhem as a car spun in turn four collecting another competitor at lap 14. Falling back to 35th just three laps later, Smith and Crew Chief Mario Isola made the decision to come to pit road to make adjustments to the car and took the opportunity to take on fuel.

When the green flag dropped, Smith had a great restart and avoided the brunt of a second crash at lap 22. Unfortunately, he sustained right rear quarter panel damage which resulted in a flat tire. The No. 16 Spotter and 2007 Champion Mike David confirmed the extent of the damage and directed Smith to the pits at lap 28 for the repairs.

Even with the No. 16 teams scrambling to get a track safety tow truck moved which was blocking Smith’s pit stall, he was able to advance from 33rd to 28th after the repairs were made. Once again under caution, Smith followed the leaders into the pits, this time opting for left side tires followed by fuel. At lap 89, Smith began to report that he was having power issues with the car. The battery was dead and the No. 16 Hasa Pool Products Toyota Camry was forced to make an unscheduled pit stop, putting Smith ten laps down from the leaders. With fresh right side tires Smith reentered the race in 38th turning his fastest lap time of the night. Smith continued to battle and was able to bring home the No. 16 Hasa Toyota in 34th.

The Goodyear Dealers of Iowa “200” can be seen on Thursday May 27th on SPEED Channel 3 pm PST.

The next race will be at Douglas County Speedway in Roseburg, Oregon on June 5th. For tickets please visit Douglas County Speedway or call Bill McAnally Racing Promotions at 916-676-0256. The TOYOTA NAPA AUTO PARTS BONUS CHALLENGE "150" is the second event of the five race Bonus Challenge Series in which teams competing in the five events are eligible in sharing in more than $100,000 in bonus money being offered by Toyota and NAPA. Don’t miss all the action.

For more information on Bill McAnally Racing and the no. 16 Hasa Toyota team, please visit our website at www.billmcanallyracing.com. For more information on Moses Smith, please visit www.mosessmith.com. You can visit our sponsors’ websites at www.hasapool.com, www.whiteflyer.com, www.blimpie.com and www.tcitransportation.com. Become a fan of Moses Smith on Facebook and you can now follow him on Twitter .