Quotes from Levi Jones, driver of the No. 20 TSR/Chevrolet/BEAST
You won your first USAC Sprint Series pavement event in May, but it came on a ¼-mile track. What is the key to success at a larger track such as Richmond?
“The key is being able to stay in the gas all the time. You definitely don’t want the car to be loose, especially getting into turn one. Richmond is a big, fast track that we can really race hard on for the entire night. It’s got these tight corners that force you to really pay attention to your lines and entry, but it’s also big enough that you can also race side-by-side with guys. It’s a fun track to compete at. I’ve really enjoyed racing there in the past couple of years. I’ve had some good runs in the past two years and I think we’ll be in contention to get Chevrolet and Bass Pro Shops back in victory lane at a pavement track. ”
Quotes from Ricky Stenhouse, Jr., driver of the No. 21 TSR/Chevrolet/BEAST
This Friday’s race will be your first at Richmond and your second pavement event on a larger track. Do you think the No. 21 team is ready for a second go-around with a bigger track?
“I’m really looking forward to heading to RIR. We were decent in the sprint car at O’Reilly Raceway Park a few weeks ago and I think we’ve begun to really step-up our pavement program. It’s great to have Tracy in the shop more now that he’s feeling better. He’s helped us prepare for this event and will continue to work with all of us on our pavement programs as he heals. Realistically, we’d like to come away with a top-10 finish. Ideally, we’re shooting for a top-five, but we’ll take a top-10 finish. I think that both Levi and I will be in contention as the season continues and that we’re going to put Chevrolet and Bass Pro Shops in the winner’s circle several more times this year. ”
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