Las Vegas: David Stremme preview

No. 40 TEAM FACTS:

* Fun Fact: This will be David Stremme's first Cup Series start at Las Vegas Motor Speedway (LVMS). He has two Busch Series starts at LVMS and he finished third in both races.

* Chassis: Crew Chief Jeff Vandermoss and the No. 40 crew will be taking chassis No. 114 for the UAW-DaimlerChrysler 400 this weekend. This chassis was run by three different CGRFS drivers last season: Casey Mears, Sterling Marlin and Reed Sorenson. In seven starts, the chassis' finishing average was 24th.

* Rookie Ranks: Stremme is currently tied for fifth in the Raybestos Rookie of the Year standings after his 33rd-place effort in California last weekend. Stremme, with 14 points, is seven points behind leader Clint Boyer and he is tied with Brent Sherman and teammate Reed Sorenson.

* Lone Star Steakhouse & Saloon Appearance: Stremme will be at the local Lone Star Steakhouse & Saloon on Thursday afternoon from 4 to 6 p.m.

* Coors Appearances: Stremme will be appearing at the Beverage & Food Convention and Trade Show on Wednesday afternoon from 12 to 2 p.m. He will be at the Coors booth #4121 signing autographs and meeting with attendees.

On Friday night Stremme will be at the Union Plaza Hotel & Casino from 7 to 8 p.m. and then the Hooters Hotel from 8:30 to 9:30 p.m. Come by and check out the new driver of the No. 40 Dodge.

* 2006 Sponsors: The No. 40 Dodge Charger will sport both the Coors Light and Lone Star Steakhouse & Saloon logos this season. The two will serve as the primary sponsors for 17 races each, and as associate sponsors for the other 19 races.

David Stremme Quotes:

"This weekend is an important weekend for us. The No. 40 Dodge could really use a good finish and we need to gain some points to make sure we stay in the top 35. It has definitely been a rough start to the season but the team has worked hard this past week and a half to get chassis No. 114 ready for the race this weekend. I have had two strong finishes at this track in my two starts in the Busch Series. I know I can go out there and run well and I will be looking for a top-10 or top-15 this weekend.

Las Vegas is one of the tracks that are fun on and off the racetrack. I have a lot of appearances for my two sponsors Lone Star Steakhouse & Saloon and Coors Light so it should be an entertaining week. I am leaving Tuesday for the Beverage & Food Convention and Trade Show and then I am doing a Lone Star appearance on Thursday."

Jeff Vandermoss, Crew Chief Quotes:

"This weekend we are going to set-up the car like the other Chip Ganassi Racing with Felix Sabates cars. The No. 41 and No. 42 cars both had very successful tests in Las Vegas in January so we are going to run what they do and see if that helps. The team has been working hard trying out some new things this season and we have had some bad luck the past two races. Everyone is working hard and our goal this weekend is to bring home a top-15 finish for the Lone Star Steakhouse & Saloon Dodge."

-cgr

David Stremme, Las Vegas Motor Speedway Stats:

Date

Series

Race

Start

Finish

Laps

Winnings

3/6/2004

Busch Series

Sam's Town 300

14

3

200/200

$49,205

3/12/2005

Busch Series

Sam's Town 300

21

3

200/200

$62,983

Starts

Wins

Top 5

Top 10

Poles

Winnings

2

0

2

2

0

$112,188

2006 NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Results

Date

Race

Start

Finish

Winnings

Points

Date

Race

Start

Finish

Winnings

Points

Feb-19

Daytona

32

28

$263,358

79

July 16

Loudon

Feb-26

California

40

33

$87,775

64

July 23

Pocono

Mar-12

Las Vegas

Aug 6

Indianapolis

Mar 19

Atlanta

Aug 13

Watkins Glen

Mar 26

Bristol

Aug 20

Michigan

Apr 2

Martinsville

Aug 26

Bristol

Apr 9

Texas

Sept 3

California

Apr 22

Phoenix

Sept 9

Richmond

Apr 30

Talladega

Sept 17

Loudon

May 6

Richmond

Sept 24

Dover

May 13

Darlington

Oct 1

Talladega

May 28

Charlotte

Oct 8

Kansas

June 4

Dover

Oct 14

Charlotte

June 11

Pocono

Oct 22

Martinsville

June 18

Michigan

Oct 29

Atlanta

June 25

Sonoma

Nov 5

Texas

July 1

Daytona

Nov 12

Phoenix

July 9

Chicago

Nov 19

Homestead

Starts

Wins

Top 5

Top 10

Poles

Winnings

2

0

0

0

0

$351,133

David Stremme's Cumulative NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Stats:

Starts               Wins                 Top 5s              Top
10s            Poles                Winnings

   6                      0                       0
0                    0                    $ 619,283

No. 40 Lone Star Steakhouse & Saloon Crew:

No. 40 Crew:

Name

Crew position

Hometown

Name

Crew position

Hometown

Jeff Vandermoss

Crew Chief

Green Bay, Wis.

Danny Ekland

Catch Can Man

Green Bay, Wis.

Andy Graves

Team Manager

Syracuse, N.Y.

Rob Lopes

Tire Specialist

Carney's Point, N.J.

Tony Glover

Team Manager

Kingsport, Tenn.

Luke Roffers

Pit Support

Oneida, Wis.

Jim Pohlman

Car Chief

Oak Lawn, Ill.

Mike Calinoff

Spotter

Hauppauge, N.Y.

Scott Ward

Front Tire Changer

Clearlake, Calif.

Frank Mathalia

Engine Specialist

Oneiata, N.Y.

Andy Silver

Front Tire Carrier

Weaverville, N.C.

Brian Burns

Engineer

Indianapolis, Ind.

Daryl Lockyer

Rear Tire Changer

Los Angeles, Calif.

Fred Ware

Pit Support

Ocean City, N.J.

John Gaynor

Rear Tire Carrier

Vancouver, Wash.

Matt Mansir

Transport Driver

Greensboro, N.C.

Brian Perry

Jack Man

Huntington, W.Va.

Tim Beaver

Transport Driver

Mooresville, N.C.

Benjy Grubbs

Gas Man

Richmond, Va.

John Weaver

Shock Specialist

Montrose, Mich.

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Jennifer Powell Media Relations Chip Ganassi Racing with Felix Sabates Office: (704) 662-9642 x1147 jpowell@ganassi.com

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