ALEX BARRON (No. 98 CURB Records Dallara/Honda/Firestone, 10th-fastest non-qualified driver): “It was a long morning. We actually had the car together, and then we had a few things that we had to re-do on the car. We had some data problems, so it stuck us behind about two hours. We actually got about only an hour and a half of running. We were pretty methodical about what we did. We didn’t quite go as quick as we wanted, but I think we have a lot that we can learn tonight. A few big things I think that will put us up to the next level. Just a matter of where that’s going to be and what kind of day we’re going to have tomorrow to see where we’re at in qualifying. “
About competing in two races earlier this season:
“It can help, but we’ve also had fuel pickup problems and things like that that have put us behind. I think we got all that situated. It’s a different kind of race than Homestead or Kansas. It’s a bigger track, flatter. We just have to wait and see, but I’ve got a good feeling for tomorrow. If we can get out there right away when practice starts, I think we’ll be in good shape. ”
| 
|