Terry Cook Pleads for Help from NASCAR after Tough Finish at California Speedway

 (FONTANA, Calif.) – Terry Cook, driver of the No. 10 Ford Power Stroke Diesel by International race truck finished 19th at California Speedway Saturday night in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series event.  Cook battled along with the rest of the Ford Racing teams all night keeping up with the other competing manufacturers.  Cook’s highlight was leading under the second caution flag to gain additional driver points.  The nine-year series driver talked about his night of frustration on the two-mile speedway.

“None of the Fords were stellar at all tonight,” said Cook, who has three top-10 finishes at California Speedway.  “We were all grouped back there pretty much the whole weekend.  It’s tough to swallow.  All of us raced extremely well at Michigan and thought we would come here and run well again.  NASCAR definitely needs to look at giving us some help.  We are at a disadvantage of dynamic proportions.  All we ask for is an even playing field.  We don’t ask for anything better than anybody else but we’re going to work hard to make sure that the next race we go to we’re on an even playing field.  We cannot wait until next year.  We can’t wait till four races from now.  We need help at the next race.  I don’t know exactly what that help is or how we can get it but we need something.”

Cook and the ppc Racing crew have the following weekend off before returning to Texas Motor Speedway October 16th.

 

About International Truck and Engine Corp. . . .

International Truck and Engine Corporation is the operating company of Navistar International Corporation (NYSE: NAV).  International Truck and Engine is a leading producer of mid-range diesel engines, medium trucks, heavy trucks, severe service vehicles, bus chassis and a provider of parts and service sold under the International brand.  The company also is a private label designer and manufacturer of diesel engines for the pickup truck, van and SUV markets.  Additionally, through a joint venture with Ford Motor Company, the company will build medium commercial trucks and currently sells truck and diesel engine service parts.  A subsidiary, IC Corporation, produces integrated school buses.  International Truck and Engine has the broadest distribution network in the industry.  Financing for customers and dealers is provided through a wholly owned subsidiary of Navistar.  Additional information can be found on the company’s Web site at www.internationaldelivers.com.

 
About ppc Racing . . .

Based in Mooresville, N.C., ppc Racing enters its first season of competition in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series with driver Terry Cook and the No. 10 Ford Power Stroke Diesel by International race team.  ppc Racing continues its competition in the NASCAR Busch Series, its fifth season, with driver Jason Keller in the No. 22 Miller High Life Ford Taurus.  With co-owners Greg Pollex and Keith Barnwell, ppc Racing earned the 2000 NASCAR Busch Series championship and has scored 27 wins and more than 150 top-five finishes as it enters the 2004 season.  For more information, please visit www.ppcracing.com.