Jack Sprague #16 Chevy Trucks Silverado
Memphis Preview
#16 CHEVY TRUCKS SILVERADO
NASCAR CRAFTSMAN TRUCK SERIES
2004 FAST FACTS
EVENT: O’REILLY 200 (200 LAPS, 150 MILES) MEMPHIS MOTORSPORTS PARK
(0.75 MILE OVAL)
DATE: June 19, 200
TIME: SPEED Channel TV Live coverage: 3:00 PM ET (2:00
PM CT)
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Only three-time NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Champion – 1997, 1999,
2001
• Leading NCTS money winner exceeding $4.86 million in winnings-needs just
$144,000 to top $5 million-first to do so in NCTS
• Only driver to start all 170 events as NCTS full-time competitor 1995-2001
• Holds series records for total top-five and top-ten finishes in NCTS
• Holds series records for most lead lap finishes (141-78.8%) and races
running at the finish (164-91.6%)
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Second on all time NCTS win list (needs 2 wins to tie, 3 to be all-time series
winner)
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Second on all time NCTS starts list - 179
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IWX Racing defending NCTS Championship team
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IWX Racing winner of two consecutive NCTS championships – 2002 and 2003
JACK SPRAGUE QUOTES:
On Memphis Motorsports Park: “I really like the Memphis track. You have
to lift there and that puts the driver strongly in the equation. I know it
is considered to be one of the more difficult tracks to drive on our NASCAR
Craftsman Truck Series circuit but I have had a pole and a win there and the
IWX Racing Chevy Trucks Silverado team has had great finishes there as well
so I feel like we have what it takes to put a good race weekend together. Our
short track program has been right where it needs to be this year so I am really
looking forward to this weekend’s race.
On steady climb in the standings: “It is too early to think about points
and a championship. We need to focus on one race at a time and apply what we
are learning to improve each race. With the technology we have gained from
GM Racing and working with the other top-Silverado teams in the program, we
have available every race more information than there has ever been for Truck
teams not affiliated with a Cup program. GM Racing has provided us with specialist
in shocks and aerodynamics as well equipment to help us further fine tune our
setups. This weekend in Memphis, the aero part isn’t nearly as important
as the handling characteristics of the Truck. There has been so much new
technology and advances for us, we need to carefully analyze how to apply
the information
to our team and Truck and go one race at a time. Top-five finishes and
wins will come from taking advantage of all these components. Points come
with being
consistent week after week.
#16 CHEVY TRUCKS SILVERADO
THE RACEDAY CREW:
Team Manager: Dave Fuge Crew Chief: Chris Showalter
Jackman: Randy Dean
Gasman: John Figler
Front tire changer: George Stone
Rear tire changer: Michael Byrd
Engineer: Shane Martin
Front tire carrier: Jeffrey Reeves
Rear tire carrier: Billy Fredell
2nd gascan: Tom Gomez
Catchcan: Jason Pasch
Scorer: Sara Dykehouse
Statistician: Dawn Fuge
Spotter: Dave Fuge
Tire Specialist: Jason Guntorius
Engine Maintenance: Bobby Jones
Pit Support/Catch tires: Terry Lynch
