GARY GLENN LEADS ALL-STAR WESTCAR FIELD INTO SHOOTOUT AT ALTAMONT BYRD, POTTS HOPING TO GAIN GROUND ON SERIES POINTS LEADER

Source: Westcar Series Public Relations
Date: 04/19/2007

TRACY, California -- Gary Glenn leads a large field into round two for Eldorado Hotel Casino Westcar Late Model Series, Saturday night at Altamont Motorsports Park in Tracy, CA.

Glenn carries momentum after a strong win in round one of the seven round super series at Ukiah Speedway.

Most eyes will be on Monterey, CA veteran Dave Byrd, who finished 10th in a borrowed car in the series debut. The Bob Strandwold Racing team will be trying to overcome internal engine failures that have crippled the team early in the season.

SRL and Southwest Series stalwart Greg Potts of Morada, CA, despite several spins, at was able to salvage a fifth place finish at Ukiah. The finish kept Potts within reasonable distance of points leader Glenn.

Glenn’s rookie teammate, Jarred Beddow, will be making his first start since an April 7th crash at All American Speedway in weekly competition there. This will be Beddow’s just second Westcar appearance, coming off of a third place finish in his debut.

Beddow will be taking to the half-mile Altamont for the first time on Saturday.

Two top names in California stockcar racing will be competing with the Westcar Series on Saturday night.

Eric Schimdt of Roseville, CA and Ross Strmiska of Manteca, CA, both considered front runners in the California State championship, will try to tame Westcar’s best in a duel on the half-mile.

Schmidt picked up two wins in four starts last season in the Westcar Series, while claiming the 2006 SRL title.

Strimiska, a third generation driver, will be making his series debut.

Ryan Philpott of Tracy, CA, the track record holder for the Westcar Series at Altamont, will attempt to run double duty as well. Philpott is currently the points leader in the local Western Late Model class.

Action kicks off Friday night with open testing. Saturday pit gates open at 9 a.m. with practice at 1 p.m. Fan gates open at 2 p.m. with qualifying at 3 p.m. and racing at 5. For more information on the Eldorado Hotel Casino Westcar Late Models, visit www.westcarseries.com

05 Eric Schmidt Roseville, CA AT&T/Yellowpages.com Chevy

1 Dave Byrd Monterrey, CA Team Chevrolet/Super Clean Chevy

2 Greg Potts Morada, CA Gunsch Electric Chevy

3 Chet Danburg Carson City, NV Horseshoe Club Chevy

5 Brian Koski Pleasanton, CA Groth Bros. Chevrolet Chevy

7 Kris Keller* Carson City, NV Wenkel Pontiac-GMC Chevy 7x Craig Swim Orangevale, CA Swim’s Auto Repair & Towing

8 Mike Nelson Arnold, CA

16 Andy Livengood Richmond, CA West Construction Chevy 20 Paul Hansen Richmond, CA West Construction Chevy

21 Eric Nascimento* Manteca, CA Aqua Pool & Spa Chevy

24 Richard Anderson Orangevale, CA

25 Randy Reeves Modesto, CA Scenic Autocare & Towing Chevy

35 Rich Lawlor Sparks, NV Allen’s Tire Ford 50 Gary Glenn Orangevale, CA G. Glenn Plastering Chevy

51 Jarred Beddow* Orangevale, CA G. Glenn Plastering Chevy

88 Michael Clarke Pleasanton, CA Saki’s Spin A Yarn Restaurant Chevy

89 Bobby Hodges Carson City, NV NATC/Team Marines Racing Chevy 90 Ross Strimiska* Manteca, CA Uncle Frank’s Grill Chevy

*several more expected on race day*

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