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Ford Power Stroke Diesel by International
News and Notes
Cherrios Betty Crocker 200
Richmond International Raceway
Race No. 18 of 25
Terry Cook Appearances . . .
- Thursday, Sept. 8th – Ford Power Stroke Diesel by International souvenir trailer, Richmond International Raceway (RIR), 3:30 – 4 p.m. EDT
About the Ford Power Stroke Diesel by International Driver Terry Cook . . .
- Earned his third top-10 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series (NCTS) finish at (RIR) last year
- Was one of only two drivers to lead the NCTS race at RIR (13 laps); it marked the third of four races Cook led in 2004, the last being at California Speedway (one lap)
- At RIR, has six top-10 starts in last seven NCTS races
- Last win was at Indianapolis Raceway Park (IRP) in 2002, 75 races ago
- Five-career wins and eight career pole positions with 23 top-five and 77 top-10 finishes
- Won first-career pole and race at Flemington Speedway in 1997 and ’98, respectively
- Past performances at RIR:
Year Start Finish Laps Completed Reason Out Money Earned
2004 18 9 209 / 209 Running $ 9,050
2003 10 16 200 / 200 Running $ 8,190
2002 5 5 200 / 200 Running $10,550
2001 5 31 168 / 200 Radiator $ 5,365
2000 6 30 167 / 200 Engine $ 6,595
1999 3 24 195 / 196 Running $ 5,890
1998 10 9 200 / 200 Running $ 5,775
- Average start / finish at RIR: 8.1 / 17.7
2004 Race Summary . . .
While most of the leaders pitted for tires and fuel under the race’s fourth caution flag, the Ford Power Stroke Diesel by International race team stayed out to lead 13 laps at RIR. Cook held off eventual winner, Ted Musgrave for a handful of laps to finish ninth after the team used pit strategy to earn its sixth top-10 finish in 2004. The team made a pit stop under race’s third caution flag, allowing the team to reach the checkered flag without having to pit late in the race.
Terry Cook on his previous truck racing at RIR . . .
“We’ve been very successful there in the past at Richmond International Raceway. It is one of my favorite tracks on the schedule. It’s one of those tracks we’ve been able to qualify very well but haven’t really got the race package where it needed to be. It has to deal a lot with having practice early on in the daytime and racing at night and just not keeping up with the race setup of the truck.”
Cook on Last Year’s NCTS race at RIR . . .
“This race is a true testament for the International Trucks and Engines Ford race team,” said Cook. “We looked at the issues we had in the past races and tested prior to coming here at Richmond. Our test was conclusive in resolving the problems and it showed with another top-10 finish tonight. I give credit to the crew members on the ppc Racing team; they worked through the night to prepare a stout vehicle. I’m very pleased with our efforts.”
About the No. 10 Ford Power Stroke Diesel by International F-150 . . .
- Truck No. 10-01 is considered the team’s short-track truck in 2005. It has competed in all four short-track races this year with a career-best 10th at Martinsville Speedway
- Has qualified two of the four races in the top 10; Memphis (sixth) and IRP (ninth)
- Average start / finish for Truck No. 10-01: 12.3 / 17.0
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
Indianapolis 9 12 199 / 200 Running $10,915
Nashville 19 32 91 / 150 Running $ 5,900
Bristol 4 30 132 / 200 Running $ 7,115
Averages 13.5 15.5 2689 / 2873 $223,360
Percentage of Laps Completed: 93.6 %
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, Tire Specialist
Eric Duncan, 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 Solesbee, Engineering Intern
Shaun Wheeler, Front Tire Carrier
Tim Whitaker, Front Tire Changer
ppc Racing’s History at RIR . . .
- Will have two teams competing in Friday night’s NASCAR Busch Series race; Kenny Wallace, No. 22 AutoZone Ford Taurus and Brent Sherman, No. 10 Serta Mattress Ford Taurus
- Two wins, two poles and seven top-10 finishes since 2000 at RIR; first win with Jeff Green in ’00 from pole; Jason Keller won in ’02 after starting second
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