Sarah Fisher on Iowa Speedway:
“I’m really looking forward to Iowa because it’s a short track with high banking. It will be one of the best races for the series this year. It really adds variety to our schedule. I raced there when I was 15 and 16 in the Knoxville Nationals and I’m looking forward to the fans because they are very supportive.”
Buddy Rice on Iowa Speedway:
“With going to Iowa it’s a new track so I think it’s exciting that we can go not only to a new track but also a place that produces a tremendous amount of Ethanol that we use in our cars and that people run in their street cars. I think it’s a perfect time and a perfect place to go. It should be exciting to be on a short track that’s a high bank. It ought to be exciting. It sounds like there is a lot of grip there and there is going to be a lot of side-by-side racing. You know our car was pretty strong at Milwaukee so I’m looking forward to getting back to a short course and seeing if we can be competitive and run back up front again.”
Fast Facts:
Buddy Rice:
• Rice has four Top-10 finishes this year; his best start to the season since 2004.
• The Iowa Speedway race will be Rice’s eight start with Dreyer & Reinbold Racing.
• This weekend will not be Buddy’s first stop in Iowa as Rice did a PR advance for the Iowa race in April to promote the upcoming weekend. During his recent visit, Buddy had the opportunity to tour an Ethanol plant.
• As a part of Buddy’s recent PR advance he appeared with Iowa Lt. Governor, Patty Judge, at Lincolnway Energy.
• Did you know: Rice was the first American Red Bull brand ambassador (Athlete).
Sarah Fisher:
• This weekend’s Iowa race will be Fisher’s 38th start with Dreyer & Reinbold Racing.
• Sarah has traditionally qualified very well on short track ovals which are part of her history. Iowa is similar to Richmond. Fisher has qualified second twice at Richmond.
• Sarah Fisher is very familiar to Iowa as she participated in the Knoxville Nationals racing sprint cars in Knoxville, Iowa in 1997.
• Did you know: Fisher’s crew chief is also her fiancé.
• Did you know: Sarah is providing an athletic diary for ESPN.com each week. Check her website for the latest entry.
Dreyer & Reinbold Racing:
• The 2007 season has given DRR the best start to their season in the history of the team; the team has four Top-10 finishes thus far this season.
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