Trevor Bayne – Kentucky Advance
Team: No. 6 AdvoCare Ford Mustang
Crew Chief: Chad Norris
Chassis: RK-862
Twitter: @Tbayne21, @RFR6PR and @RoushFenway
ADVANCE NOTES
Bayne at Chicago
· Trevor Bayne makes his seventh NASCAR Nationwide Series (NNS) start at Kentucky Speedway on Saturday evening. In six previous starts at the 1.5-mile oval, Bayne has recorded six consecutive top-15 finishes and has an average finish of 12.7.
· In 39 career starts on 1.5-mile tracks in the NNS, Bayne has recorded one win, 10 top-five finishes, 18 top-10 finishes and has an average finish of 11.1.
· According to NASCAR’s loop data statistics, Bayne ranks fourth in laps run inside the top 15 (1,022) and fifth in green flag passes (229) at the 1.5-mile oval. The driver of the No. 6 AdvoCare Ford Mustang also ranks sixth in quality passes with an average of 31.2 passes per race.
The Car
· Crew chief Chad Norris brings chassis RK-862 to Kentucky Speedway this weekend. This chassis previously raced earlier this season at Kentucky, earning a 15th-place finish.
Recapping Chicago
· Bayne began the 200-Lap event at Chicagoland Speedway from the 14th position and ran around the top-10 for much of the afternoon. In the closing stages, the driver of the No. 6 AdvoCare Ford Mustang was able to improve 12 positions and ultimately score a fifth-place finish. With the result, Bayne remains sixth in the NNS championship standings and trails leader Chase Elliott by 80 points.
QUOTE WORTHY
Bayne on racing at Kentucky:
“Kentucky has a lot of unique characteristics to it. Whether it’s the bump on the front stretch or the multi-grooved corners, it’s definitely a fun place to race on. After our run last week in Chicago, our whole team is coming into this weekend with a lot of confidence. Hopefully we can build off of that confidence and bring this No. 6 AdvoCare Ford Mustang home with a victory.”
Crew Chief Chad Norris on Kentucky:
“We’re looking to build off our top-five effort in Chicago this weekend in Kentucky. Kentucky’s a rough track to race on, but I know that Trevor will drive a great race for us this weekend and that our crew will do all they can to get the AdvoCare Ford up front on Saturday night.”
No. 6 Team Roster
Name Position Hometown
Chad Norris Crew Chief Fremont, Iowa
Cody Efaw Car Chief Big Prairie, Ohio
Brian Harrison Engineer Granite Bay, Calif.
Darrell Haskins Underneath Mechanic Danville, Va.
Brendon McElligott Front End Mechanic West Newbury, Mass.
Lance Allen Shock Specialist Haubstadt, Ind.
Jimmy Ray Holder Engine Tuner Randleman, N.C.
David Roth Tire Specialist El Paso, Texas
Dave Davis Truck Driver Fort Wayne, Ind.
Rick “Bubba” Mace Back-up Truck Driver Connelly Spring, N.C.
Jason Hedlesky Spotter Clinton, Mich.
Richie Williams Jackman Camden, S.C.
Brad Sutton Rear Tire Carrier China Grove, N.C.
Kevin Richardson Front Tire Carrier Elizabethtown, N.C.
Corey Baldwin Front Tire Changer Severn, Md.
Josh Pech Gasman Mooresville, N.C.
Kale Uphoff Rear Tire Changer McFarland, Wisc.
Tyler Hudson Pit Support Lexington, N.C.
