ROBERTSON SCORES ONE FOR THE LOCALS AT COLORADO NATIONAL

Source: NASCAR Public Relations
Date: 07/30/2005

ERIE, Colorado -- Jerry Robertson from nearby Arvada, Colorado came from the rear of the field to score his second NASCAR AutoZone Elite Division, Southwest Series victory at Colorado National Speedway. Robertson put his Dodge in the 19th starting position after qualifying but headed to the pits during the pace laps to make an adjustment. The adjustment was just what he needed as he took the lead for good on lap 97 and stayed out front through four restarts during the final fifty laps to edge series point leader Jim Pettit II at the line.

Burney Lamar improved two positions in the final four laps to finish third with Greg Pursley and Eddy McKean rounding out the top five finishers in the United Power/Touchstone Energy sponsored event. Robertson also collected the $750 PowerAde Award for improving the most positions during the event (18). Ed Belec collected the $300 Featherlite Award for improving the most positions (9) from the previous event at Pikes Peak. Rip Michels finished eighth after earning his first career Bud Pole Award and started tenth after the invert.

"This is a big win," Robertson said. "I made the wrong call for qualifying and it hurt us. We made a pit stop during the pace laps and made the right changes. I am happy for Tony (Finley- Car Owner) and thank him for letting me drive his car. These races are never easy, but this was fun."

Padding his point lead over Lamar by five points was Jim Pettit II. "It was a good points night for us and we did what we needed to do," Pettit said. "My team does an outstanding job and our performance this years shows it. I really love coming to Colorado and racing here at CNS. The fans are the best and the racing is always competitive."

"I saw the opening and I took it," Lamar said after finishing third. "Eddy's (McKean) drifted up on the restart and my car worked real good on the bottom. It was a great race for the team and keeps us in view of Jim for the points chase."

The next event for the Southwest Series is next Saturday night at Irwindale (Calif.) Speedway for race eleven of the 14-race championship series. For all the latest news and information, log onto www.nascarregionalracing.com.

United Power/Touchstone Energy "150"

NASCAR AUTOZONE ELITE DIVISION, SOUTHWEST SERIES

Colorado National Speedway July 30, 2005

1. (19) Jerry Robertson, Arvada Colo., Dodge Intrepid, 150, 60.803 mph, $5,750

2. (6) Jim Pettit, II, Prunedale Calif., Ford Taurus, 150, $4,418

3. (9) Burney Lamar, W. Sacramento Calif., Chevrolet Monte Carlo, 150, $3,414

4. (11) Greg Pursley, Canyon Country Calif., Chevrolet Monte Carlo, 150, $3,114

5. (2) Eddy McKean, Jerome Idaho, Pontiac Grand Prix, 150, $2,614

6. (8) Auggie Vidovich, Lakeside Calif., Chevrolet Monte Carlo, 150, $2,314

7. (1) Bruce Yackey, Greeley Colo., Chevrolet Monte Carlo, 150, $1,400

8. (10) Rip Michels, San Fernando Calif., Chevrolet Monte Carlo, 150, $2,414

9. (3) Greg Voigt, Santa Barbara Calif., Chevrolet Monte Carlo, 150, $1,914

10. (15) Ed Belec, Lakewood Colo., Chevrolet Monte Carlo, 150, $1,400

11. (17) M K Kanke, Frazier Park Calif., Chevrolet Monte Carlo, 149, $1,789

12. (16) Bobby Lyon, Aqua Dulce Calif., Chevrolet Monte Carlo, 149, $1,764

13. (20) Trevor Morrical, Brighton Colo., Chevrolet Monte Carlo, 149, $1,739

14. (14) Roger Avants, Littleton Colo., Chevrolet Monte Carlo, 147, $925

15. (4) Thomas Martin, Auburn Calif., Chevrolet Monte Carlo, 146, $1,614

16. (21) Richard Johnson, Antioch Calif., Chevrolet Monte Carlo, 146, $1,589

17. (18) *Don Campbell, Campbell Calif., Chevrolet Monte Carlo, 146, $1,564

18. (12) Darren Crocker, Littleton Colo., Chevrolet Monte Carlo, 142, $835

19. (7) Nick Lynch, Burley Idaho, Chevrolet Monte Carlo, 131, $1,514

20. (5) Chris Muhler, Erie Colo., Chevrolet Monte Carlo, 120, Rear End, $800

21. (13) Bear Lynch, Thornton Colo., Chevrolet Monte Carlo, 82, Brakes, $800

* Denotes Rookie of the Year Contender

Time of Race: 0 hrs., 54 mins, 46 secs Average Speed: 60.803 mph Margin of Victory: .910 Seconds

BUD POLE AWARD: Rip Michels, 12 Stock Building Supply/LADCO/Victory Circle Chevrolet

FEATHERLITE AWARD: Ed Belec, 14 Arvada Excavating/Texaco/Sam Hill Oil Chevrolet

POWERADE AWARD: Jerry Robertson, 91 Furniture Row/Tri County Parts Dodge

LUNATI CREW CHIEF AWARD: Todd Finley, #91 Furniture Row Dodge

Caution Flags: Laps 90-95; 108-113; 120-127; 130-132; 141-143. 5 for 26 laps.

Lap Leaders: Bruce Yackey 1-11, Chris Muhler 12-44, Eddy McKean 45-96, Jerry Robertson 97-150.

Total Laps Led: Jerry Robertson 54, Eddy McKean 52, Chris Muhler 33, Bruce Yackey 11. 3 changes involving 4 drivers.

Top 10 Driver Points: Jim Pettit, II 1612, Burney Lamar 1499, Auggie Vidovich 1464, Eddy McKean 1365, Greg Voigt 1364, M K Kanke 1356, Greg

Pursley 1334, Nick Lynch 1272, Rip Michels 1219, Thomas Martin 1213

Sunoco Rookie Points: Don Campbell 87, Dustin Jones 64, Stephan Sadler 56, Ryan Foster 47, David Mayhew 40.

Next Race: Saturday, August 6, Irwindale Speedway

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