PRACTICE RESULTS FROM MILLER MOTORSPORTS PARK

I am shocked because it has been my experience that information such as this is more or less classified and only available to teams. Since the departure of Don Hawk information on the West has been like breaking into Fort Knox.

I don't know what changed, but it sure makes my life easier. And finally the general public can know that yes...there was practice...and here are the times.

Anyway in all the beauty of typed words and generated computer reports here are the practice results as sent by NASCAR.

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TOOELE, Utah – David Mayhew jumped to the top of the speed chart in the second and final round of practice for the NASCAR Camping World Series West at Miller Motorsports Park on Friday.

Mayhew, driving the No. 21 BayBioDiesel/RCR Chevrolet, lapped the 3.06-mile road course at an average speed of 93.747 mph. The Atascadero, Calif., competitor had been third quickest in Friday’s earlier practice session.

Austin Cameron El Cajon, Calif., turned in the second-quickest time of the day with a lap of 93.110 mph – edging the time of 93.087 mph turned in by his teammate Moses Smith of Tempe, Ariz. They were followed by Jim Inglebright and Jeff Jefferson.

Jason Bowles - who won the inaugural NASCAR event at the Utah track a year ago - was sixth on the final speed chart, after topping the first practice session. Eric Holmes, the top driver in the championship standings coming into the event, was eighth quickest.

Qualifying for the NASCAR Camping World Series West is scheduled for 10 a.m. on Saturday morning, with the NASCAR Camping World Series 125 slated to go green at 1:45 p.m. It is the 10th of 13 races on the circuit this year.

FINAL PRACTICE

Pos No. Name Sponsor Make Best Tm Best Spd

1 21 David  Mayhew BayBioDiesel/RCR Chv 1:57.508 93.747
2 18 Austin  Cameron NAPA AutoCare Tyt 1:58.312 93.110
3 16 Moses  Smith Hasa Pool  Products/White Flyer Tyt 1:58.341 93.087
4 1 Jim Inglebright Jelly  Belly Chv 1:58.489 92.971
5 42 Jeff Jefferson MJ2 Racing/Gran Prix  Imports Chv 1:58.644 92.849
6 22 Jason Bowles Sunrise  Ford Frd 1:58.677 92.823
7 17 Jason Patison # Jim Beam/Lucas  Oil Frd 1:58.966 92.598
8 20 Eric  Holmes NAPA Auto  Parts Tyt 1:59.082 92.508
9 46 Jeff Barkshire # Cent'l  Batt/SPE Dge 1:59.514 92.173
10 2 Mike David Bennett Lane Winery   Frd 1:59.597 92.109
11 71 Daryl Harr WestWorld  Computers Chv 1:59.855 91.911
12 8 Johnny  Borneman Twisted X Boots/Red Line  Oil Frd 2:00.008 91.794
13 13 Todd Souza Central Coast  Cabinets Chv 2:00.070 91.746
14 31 Luis Martinez King  Taco/Molecule Chv 2:00.506 91.415
15 10 James Warn # MJ2 Racing/Gran Prix  Imports Chv 2:00.555 91.377
16 89 Brian Wong Speed Wong  Racing Chv 2:01.384 90.753
17 88 Jamie  Dick # Viva Auto Grp/Johnnie Walker  P Chv 2:01.391 90.748
18 91 Tony Toste ACE/Papich  Construction/MMI Chv 2:03.064 89.514
19 3 Wes Banks # Pit Stop Auto  Lube/Valvoline Frd 2:03.077 89.505
20 81 Garland Self Selco Air  Conditioning Frd 2:06.814 86.867
21 47 Shane Hubbard GL Hubbard & Sons  Trking Frd 2:10.685 84.294
22 83 Travis Milburn Meridian Spdway/Cooks  Coll. Frd 2:11.379 83.849
23 15 Jack  Sellers Aramark Chv 2:14.208 82.082
24 03 Brian Jackson Studio 33  Prod'tn/Buldy's Clas Chv 2:21.482 77.861
25 04 Paulie  Harraka Aim Spts  Systems/Joe Gibbs Dr Chv 12:20.285 14.881
26 75 Jonathan Hale J&F Pool  Plastering  Chv -.--- -
27 7 Kyle  Kelley UPRacing.com/Apex Dge -.--- 

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What surprises me most about the results is David Mayhew...not that he is fastest in practice...but that he has yet to win a race. I don't think the world has seen just how good he is...yet!

It is a great field of cars at Miller...guess I am not the only one that loves a road course... I am so anxious to watch Kyle Kelley. Looks like he had some grief...hopefully whatever it is he will get the car on the track for tomorrow's event. He was a lot of fun to watch at Infineon.

And look at Austin Cameron...now that is where I expect him to be on a roadcourse...upfront.

So another funny thing today...Don Hawk has been promoted to a VP position in Bruton Smith's operation. Doesn't much surprise me though. Everyone NASCAR tosses out like garbage seems to do better after they leave. I didn't used to care much for the ol' Hawk...but I realize now he was just a big scapegoat. NASCAR hired him to take the grief for the NASCAR Motor program and the fiberglass bodies...and mostly for the elimination of the Tour...hired him to do the dirty work..and he did his job well...and then they threw him out.

You know when NASCAR fired this man...they never even did a release on it. I spoke with him afterwards and he was a very genuine human being. I honestly don't think he knew who the big players were at The Beach and trusted the wrong people. I am glad he found a better job.

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