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Ford Power Stroke Diesel by International Racing
News and Notes
Power Stroke Diesel 200
Indianapolis Racway Park
Race No. 15 of 25
About the Ford Power Stroke Diesel by International Driver Terry Cook . . .
- Dominated 2002 race from the pole, leading 178 of 200 laps en route to fifth-career victory (fourth in ’02) in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series (NCTS)
- Tested at Indianapolis Raceway Park (IRP) last month for two days in preparation for race
- Five-career wins and eight career pole positions with 23 top-five and 76 top-10 finishes
- Won first-career race and pole at Flemington Speedway in 1998 and ’97, respectively
- Past performances at IRP:
Year Start Finish Laps Completed Reason Out Money Earned
2004 20 14 199 / 200 Running $ 10,665
2003 1 9 200 / 200 Running $ 12,475
2002 1 1 200 / 200 Running $ 48,260
2001 5 2 200 / 200 Engine $ 28,625
2000 14 28 165 / 200 Engine $ 8,245
1999 12 17 199 / 200 Running $ 7,270
1998 26 20 199 / 200 Running $ 6,245
1997 20 24 198 / 202 Running $ 5,500
- Average start / finish at IRP: 11.3 / 16.4
2004 Race Summary . . .
Terry Cook and the Ford Power Stroke Diesel by International race team prepared for last year’s race by testing at Greenville-Pickens (S.C.) Speedway. Expectations were high but the results only mustered a top-15. Cook was racing the No. 21 truck to the start/finish line as an incident ahead of Cook ensued. Cook picked up the position but hit another truck, sending Cook through a spin cycle on the front straightaway after the checkered flag flew.
Matt Smela, Motorsports Marketing Manager at International Truck and Engine Corporation on the Power Stroke Diesel 200 being more than just a race . . .
“We began the Power Stroke Diesel 200 to develop a great partnership with Ford Motor Company. We wanted to grow diesel pickup awareness by bringing our customers together for a national rally we call the Power Fest Rally. It showcases us as the market leader in diesel pickups, SUVs and van markets. This year, Ford Power Stroke Diesel by International owners will embark on Indianapolis for yet another weekend of rally and camaraderie. The rally, sponsored by Ford and International Engine will include a performance tour and a scavenger hunt, per se, to show key points of interest in the Indianapolis community. Included is a tour of International’s Engine Plant in Indianapolis, right where the Power Stroke diesel is manufactured and a great weekend of NASCAR racing.”
Cook on Ford Power Stroke Diesel by International’s biggest event of the year . . .
“It’s exciting to come home to the Power Stroke Diesel 200. It’s the hometown of the main assembly plant for the Ford Power Stroke Diesel engine. It’s our sponsor’s race and is showcased on one of the most exciting short tracks in the country. Indianapolis Raceway Park promotes great side-by-side racing with the top groove being the fastest way around. When you pack in 25,000 people there on a Friday night, as a driver I get excited especially since I’ve run exceptionally well there at IRP. A lot of people don’t like it when the pressure is on but I like it and I perform better when the pressure it is. I’m looking forward to returning to IRP and continuing our winning ways from 2002.”
About the No. 10 Ford Power Stroke Diesel by International F-150 . . .
- Truck No. 10-09 is similar to Truck No. 10-08, a very successful truck over the five races it ran; best finish was second at Charlotte Motor Speedway
- Average start / finish for Truck No. 10-08: 16.4 / 8.8
- Average start / finish when Truck No. 10-08 did not compete: 12.9 / 16.2
2005 Ford Power Stroke Diesel by International Race Team Results . . .
Race Track Start Finish Laps Completed Status Money Earned
Daytona 12 20 96 / 100 Accident $16,040
California 9 15 100 / 100 Running $13,615
Atlanta 6 9 135 / 135 Running $11,250
Martinsville 13 10 250 / 250 Running $11,875
Gateway 11 23 158 / 160 Running $ 9,615
Mansfield 21 31 210 / 254 Running $ 6,515
Charlotte 29 2 136 / 136 Running $34,825
Dover 2 3 200 / 200 Running $27,440
Texas 22 7 167 / 167 Running $14,675
Michigan 19 13 100 / 100 Running $12,515
Milwaukee 19 10 199 / 200 Running $12,725
Kansas 20 7 170 / 170 Running $13,200
Kentucky 9 25 146 / 151 Accident $13,190
Memphis 6 15 200 / 200 Running $11,590
Averages 14.8 13.6 2267 / 2323 $199,430
Percentage of Laps Completed: 97.6 %
Meet the Ford Power Stroke Diesel by International Crew . . .
Keith Barnwell, General Manager
Marty Brice, Pit Sign
Jon Bruns, Rear Tire Carrier
Dan Cagle, Spotter
Bill Cahill, Second Gas Man
David Cropps, Rear Tire Changer
Jeff Fleenor, Catch Can
Rick Gay, Crew Chief
Ken Majors, Engine Tuner
Greg Pollex, Truck Owner
Jamie Price, Gas Man
Kenneth Purcell, Jack Man
Steve Rasmussen, Shock Specialist
Kevin Solsbee, Engineering Intern
Shaun Wheeler, Front Tire Carrier
Tim Whitaker, Front Tire Changer
ppc Racing’s History at IRP . . .
- Six top-five and seven top-10 finishes in five years (two-car operation from 2000-03)
- Had at least one team finish in the top five from 2000-03
- Two, second-place finishes with driver Jason Keller (2002-03)
- Average NBS start / finish at IRP: 8.0 / 6.4
- Average NCTS start / finish at IRP: 20.0 / 14.0
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