Pocono: Mike Bliss preview

Bliss at Pocono Raceway... Bliss has four NASCAR Nextel Cup Series starts at Pocono Raceway. He has one top-10 start with a track-best starting position of 9th (06/12/05) and an average starting position of 29.8. Bliss has one top-10 finish at the 2.5-mile tri-oval with a track-best finish of 9th (06/24/05) and an average finish of 25.2.

BAM Racing at Pocono Raceway ... BAM Racing has a total of eight NEXTEL Cup Series starts at Pocono Raceway. The team has one top-15 and three top-20 starts at the raceway with a track best starting position of 12th (07/24/05) and an average start of 29.5. The organization has one top-20 finish at Pocono Raceway with a track-best finish of 20th (06/12/05) and an average finish of 28.9.

Mike Bliss on Pocono Raceway ... "Pocono is a challenging track for drivers and crews alike. Each turn at Pocono Raceway is different so when you get the racecar to handle well in one turn, it doesn't necessarily handle well in the other two. Whichever turn we find we can gain the most ground in is the one we will focus our efforts on during practice as we prepare for qualifying on Friday."

No. 49 Dodge to Feature Star Tribute Paint Scheme in Pocono ... The Paralyzed Veterans of America Dodge will once again feature the Star Tribute paint scheme this weekend at Pocono Raceway. The public can pay tribute to the military service of a family member or friend by purchasing a Tribute Star that places the name of the honored service member or veteran on the No. 49 Dodge. To support Paralyzed Veterans through the excitement of NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series racing, visit pvastartribute.org.

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