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News and Notes
Kroger 250
Martinsville Speedway
Race No. 4 of 25
Terry Cook Appearances . . .
- Thursday, April 7th, Kroger Fan Night, 4760 Greensboro Rd., Ridgeway, Va., (across from Martinsville Speedway), 6 – 7 p.m. EST
Power Stroke Diesel by International Simulator Appearance Schedule . . .
- Thursday, April 7th – Kroger Fan Night, Lowes Building, 4760 Greensboro Rd., Ridgeway, Va., 3 – 7 p.m. EST
- Friday, April 8th – Kroger Store Visit, 240 Commonwealth Blvd., Martinsville, Va., 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. EST
About Terry Cook, driver, No. 10 Power Stroke Diesel by International Ford . . .
- Martinsville Speedway will be Cook’s 194th-career NCTS start
- Led Martinsville spring truck race twice; 2000 and ‘02
- Has three top-10 starts and finishes at Martinsville Speedway
- Five-career wins and eight-career pole positions with 21 top-five and 70 top-10 finishes Last NCTS win in Power Stroke Diesel 200 at Indianapolis Raceway Park in 2002; led 178 of 200 laps from the pole, a .686-mile short track
- Won first-career race and pole at Flemington (N.J.) Speedway in 1998 and ’97, respectively, a .625-mile short track
- Last pole position was at Daytona International Speedway in first 2004 race with ppc Racing; led 12 laps and finished fifth
- Past performances at Martinsville Speedway:
Year Start Finish Laps Completed Reason Out Money Earned
2004 17 13 200 / 200 Running $ 8,615
2004 31 22 254 / 254 Running $ 7,140
2003 16 9 250 / 250 Running $ 9,950
2003 19 19 199 / 200 Running $ 8,115
2002 7 5 250 / 250 Running $11,500
2001 6 3 250 / 250 Running $18,190
2000 9 30 234 / 250 Running $ 7,590
1999 28 25 239 / 250 Running $ 5,015
1998 21 22 237 / 250 Running $ 6,075
Average start / finish at Martinsville Speedway: 17.1 / 16.4
Terry Cook on leading at a short track like Martinsville . . .
“Whether it’s a short track or superspeedway, you always want to lead. To be in the lead is a benefit and even at Martinsville because the guys behind you have to figure out how to pass you and it’s extremely hard to do that there. As the leader you are more likely able to pick and choose your way through lapped traffic. You can study them and see the line the guy ahead of you is running. When you’re running second, you’re probably working the brakes even harder to drive around the guy that is leading the race. Even when you are in the lead, you can save your equipment for the last bit of the race to win.”
Terry Cook on a possible victory at Martinsville Speedway . . .
“I certainly think we can win this weekend at Martinsville. If you don’t think you can win, you might as well not show up because all of us in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series go to the track thinking we’re going to end up in Victory Lane. We truly believe the Power Stroke Diesel by International race team can capture our first victory of the season right there at Martinsville. The key ingredients in the race are great pit stops, a truck that’s good on long runs and a good qualifying effort the day before. If we can add all those ingredients together, we definitely can put ourselves in contention for a victory.”
Meet the Power Stroke Diesel by International Crew . . .
Keith Barnwell, General Manager
Jon Bruns, Rear Tire Carrier
Dan Cagle, Spotter
David Cropps, Rear Tire Changer
Jeff Fleenor, Catch Can
Rick Gay, Crew Chief
Ken Majors, Engine Tuner
Jamie Price, Gas Man
Kenneth Purcell, Jack Man
Steve Rasmussen, Shock Specialist
Shaun Wheeler, Front Tire Carrier
Tim Whitaker, Front Tire Changer
About ppc Racing LLC . . .
ppc Racing enters its sixth year of competition in 2005 under ownership from Greg Pollex. His NASCAR Busch Series teams alone have amassed 32 wins and more than 150 top-five and 250 top-10 finishes in just five seasons. In its inaugural year, ppc Racing won the 2000 NASCAR Busch Series driver and owner’s championship, finishing 1-2 in the standings. This year ppc Racing fields full-time entries in NASCAR’s Busch and Craftsman Truck Series and a part-time schedule in the NEXTEL Cup Series. Pollex has hired recognizable and successful drivers John Andretti, Michel Jourdain Jr., Kenny Wallace and Terry Cook to compete for the series’ championships. For sponsorship information, please contact Ken Hazlett at (704) 660-3467. For more information, please visit www.ppcracing.com.
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.
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