SAN FRANCISCO, California Ryan Foster, the Richard Childress Development Driver from Anderson, CA, is on his way to Colorado to run the 6th race of the Grand National Series. The Midwest combo races didn't quite provide the opportunity Foster needed to prove his mettle against the East Coast runners. After spending a week with Richard Childress, Kevin Harvick, Clint Boyer and Dale Earnhardt Jr. readying for the Elko MN race, a provisional qualifier bumped Foster from the show. Determined to prove a point 2 days later Foster made the show at the Iowa Speedway but qualified a disappointing 33rd after being granted only one qualifying lap. As at Altamont ,the car suffered flat tires which forced unscheduled pit stops which cost Foster a lot of time. But, being the consummate competitor, he charged back to an 8th place finish. Golden Gate and RCR Development teammate Tim McCreadie ran one step ahead of the #21 of Foster qualifying in at the 32 spot and finishing the race in the 7th position.
This weekend, June 02, Foster and the Golden Gate Racing Team will be a mile high running in the NAPA 150 at the Colorado National Speedway. Going in 12th in the point’s standings this will be an opportunity for the rookie to regain a top ten ranking and start back on track to a championship. Foster is confident that the Golden Gate team will optimize his car for the rather unique conditions of this track. The classic 3/8th mile oval has a 44 year history of great racing. At an elevation of over 5000 feet the oxygen content and reduced air pressure has to be calculated into fuel mixtures, tire inflation, and a dozen other factors that contribute a winning setup.
"I'm hoping to show our sponsors that we really are able to run up front and win. With the trouble which has plagued us hopefully behind us, we should have the complete package it will take to get the win." said the confident Foster. With new sponsor support from the Bay Biodiesel and Golden Gate Petroleum companies there is a renewed excitement in the air for the future. Foster continues, "Golden Gate, Jim Offenbach and of course Richard Childress Racing have stabled a committed group of sponsors for the 2007 season who are dedicated to the kind of support a team at this level needs." Special thanks go out to Chase Chevrolet, Corte Madera Tow, Roto-Rooter, Food Comm International, Economy Propane and all our sponsors. The TV coverage for the entire series has been a great bonus for our sponsors - nationwide exposure on the NASCAR circuit. The race will be broadcast live on HDNet TV.
