Kansas Speedway Competition Notes
TEAM AND RACE NOTES:
All three Front Row Motorsports teams are headed to Kansas Speedway this weekend.
Layne Riggs will make his second start of the season at Kansas with Infinity Communications in search of his third straight win. In the last four races, Riggs has earned two 5th-place finishes and two wins, most recently at the Bristol Motor Speedway last Thursday. Riggs and the No. 38 Ford F-150 team look to continue their streak of Top-5 finishes this weekend.
Michael McDowell returns to Kansas after an 11th-place run at the Bristol Night Race and is looking to improve on his Top-10 finish from the Kansas spring race earlier this year. His 10th-place result was his best career-finish at the 1.5-mile Speedway.
Horizon Hobby is back on the No. 34 this weekend, highlighting over 50 local hobby stores across the country, on the hood of the Ford Mustang Dark Horse. By forging strong relationships with RC hobby enthusiasts, retailers, and manufacturers around the world, Horizon Hobby has built the best brands in the industry.
For Todd Gilliland, Quincy Compressor returns with Front Row Motorsports for the event and will bring along their partner, Rasmussen Air & Gas Energy on the No. 38 car. Alongside their partners, Quincy Compressor and Chicago Pneumatic, Rasmussen Air & Gas Energy is excited to enter the NASCAR world.
Founded on March 1, 2013, Rasmussen Air & Gas Energy (RAGE) has quickly established itself as a leading provider of compressed air and gas systems in the U.S. The acronym “RAGE” reflects their focus on air, gas, and energy. Specializing in systems ranging from fractional horsepower to 5,000 horsepower, RAGE offers tailored solutions backed by a top-notch technical service team. RAGE pride's themselves on being your trusted partner for optimized productivity and efficiency. For more information, visit rage-energy.com.
The NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series will kick off the weekend with practice and qualifying at 3:30 pm ET on Friday, September 27th. The 134-lap event is schedule for 8:30 pm ET later that evening. Fans can watch the action live on FS1 or listen in via the Motor Racing Network and SiriusXM channel 90. The NASCAR Cup Series will start Saturday, September 28th with practice and qualifying at 1:00 pm ET. The 400-mile event is scheduled for Sunday, September 29th at 3:00 pm ET. Fans can watch the action live on the USA Network or listen in via the Motor Racing Network and SiriusXM channel 90.
CUP SERIES COMPETITION NOTES:
No. 34 Horizon Hobby Ford Mustang Dark Horse:
DRIVER MICHAEL MCDOWELL:
"Kansas has been better for us lately, especially with our Top-10 in the spring and the consistent qualifying efforts we’ve had. Given the different track conditions there, we know what changes to make in order to capitalize on a great finish. It’s a challenging track, but we'll work hard to be ready with our Horizon Hobby Ford Mustang Dark Horse."
CREW CHIEF TRAVIS PETERSON:
"We want to improve on our Top-10 finish in the spring. We've run well at all these different tracks but are making gains with our mile and a half program. I think with the good practice and qualifying efforts we’ve had this season, we definitely have the speed to run up front this weekend."
No. 38 Rasmussen Air & Gas Energy Ford Mustang Dark Horse:
DRIVER TODD GILLILAND:
"We haven't had the best results on the mile and a half tracks, but I think that will change this weekend. Ryan (Bergenty) and the team have been hard at work ensuring we have speed and I think their hard work will pay off this weekend.
"I'm excited to partner with RAGE. They are super excited for this weekend. Hopefully I can give them a good showing."
CREW CHIEF RYAN BERGENTY:
"We have struggled on the mile and a half tracks this year, but I think we're in a pretty good spot heading to Kansas. Bristol didn't go as planned, but it's in the past. We have to keep our heads high and eyes forward as we get through this last stretch of races."
TRUCK SERIES COMPETITION NOTES:
No. 38 Infinity Communications Ford F-150:
DRIVER LAYNE RIGGS:
"It's an unbelievable feeling of what this team and I have accomplished these past two races. It stings a little that we're not in the playoffs, but that pushes us even more. I'm a rookie driver with a rookie crew chief, it wasn't going to be easy, but things are starting to click and I'm proud of the progression we have made as a group."
CREW CHIEF DYLAN CAPPELLO:
"Having won the past two races is such a rewarding feeling. Like Layne (Riggs) said, things are just clicking for us right now and I think that will continue at Kansas. We want to continue our Top-5 streak and hopefully take another trip to Victory Lane. I have a good feeling we can do that this weekend."