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Ford Power Stroke Diesel by International News and Notes
Sylvania 200
New Hampshire International Speedway
Race No. 19 of 25
About the Ford Power Stroke Diesel by International Driver, Terry Cook . . .
- Won the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series (NCTS) at New Hampshire International Speedway (NHIS) in 2002 after starting second; one of nine drivers to have won this event
- Has earned two top-five and seven top-10 finishes thus far in 2005, matching both results from last year’s totals
- Currently 14th in the NCTS driver points standings, 67 points out of the top 10
- Last week accepted a $2,800 donation from the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Drivers Association (NCTDA) to Paws With A Cause (PAWS). PAWS is a not-for-profit organization that trains Assistance Dogs for people with disabilities
- Last win was at Indianapolis Raceway Park (IRP) in 2002, 76 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 NHIS:
Year Start Finish Laps Completed Reason Out Money Earned
2004 27 35 43 / 200 Electrical $ 6,895
2003 9 15 200 / 200 Running $10,390
2002 2 1 207 / 207 Running $48,710
2001 10 6 200 / 200 Running $13,125
2000 13 17 200 / 204 Running $ 8,745
1999 12 12 202 / 202 Running $ 7,345
1998 26 20 199 / 200 Running $ 6,245
1997 19 25 196 / 200 Running $ 5,425
- Average start / finish at NHIS: 14.8 / 16.4
2004 Race Summary . . .
The Ford Power Stroke Diesel by International race team suffered its third did not finish (DNF) of the season at NHIS. Rain had postponed the race to late that afternoon and after 43 laps, an electrical problem prevented the team from a potential win. The race finished in the dark, literally with 11 of the 36 teams failing to finish the grueling race.
Michael Sapp, COO at PAWS on the $2,800 donation from the NCTDA . . .
“Paws With A Cause is extremely grateful to the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Drivers Association and its members for their support. Their donation has completed the funding of the first PAWS Assistance Dog through the ‘Racing for Independence’ program. This is the second year the NCTDA has joined the NASCAR fan base in supporting PAWS. We look forward to a continued relationship as we strive to fund additional Assistance Dogs through the ‘Racing for Independence’ program.”
Terry Cook on racing at New Hampshire International Speedway . . .
“Knowing you’re going to a racetrack like New Hampshire that you’ve won in the past that does give you confidence going there. I always enjoy going to New Hampshire; the track and the race. Since they’ve changed the configuration of the track as far as opening up another groove on the bottom, the track has really gotten ‘racey.’ Now if you have a good race truck you can drive right around everybody and not touch them and stay out front all day long. That’s what I like about racing at New Hampshire now compared to the years past.”
About the No. 10 Ford Power Stroke Diesel by International F-150 . . .
- Truck No. 10-01 has competed four times in 2005 and twice in ‘04, the last being at Bristol Motor Speedway (BMS) this year, where the team finished 30th
- Career Average Start / Finish: 13.3 / 20.6
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
Richmond 6 19 201 / 201 Running $ 8,315
Averages 13.1 15.7 2890 / 3074 $231,675
Percentage of Laps Completed: 94.0 %
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 Solesbee, Engineering Intern
Shaun Wheeler, Front Tire Carrier
Tim Whitaker, Front Tire Changer
ppc Racing’s History at NHIS . . .
- ppc Racing has competed at NHIS with six drivers. Kenny Wallace and Brent Sherman became the most recent drivers to add their names to the below list: Jason Keller (NBS, 2000-04), Jeff Green (NBS, 2000-01), Scott Riggs (NBS, 2002-03), Terry Cook (NCTS, 2004-05) and Kenny Wallace and Brent Sherman (NBS, 2005)
- One win, three, top-five and five, top-10 finishes since 2000; lone win came with Keller in ’01 after starting fourth
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