Robby Gordon
No. 7 Camping World Ford Fusion
Race Preview Fact Sheet
Event/Date: UAW – Ford 500 – October 7, 2007
Venue: Talladega Superspeedway – Talladega, Alabama
TV/Radio: ABC Television, 1:00 p.m., MRN Radio, 1:00 p.m.
Crew Chief, Peter Sospenzo’s Quotes on Talladega:
“We are going into Talladega with the COT for the first time other than the test, so it’s more of an unknown than it usually is. But it’s going to be an unknown for everyone," said Peter Sospenzo. "Nobody really knows what’s going to happen. It’s probably going to be a very exciting race for the fans, more like a truck race because of the horsepower and the bigger (restrictor) plates. Drivers will have a little more control of their cars with their gas pedals. Let’s just hope we don’t see ‘the big one’. ”
Camping World Fast Facts:
- Welcome Back – Camping World makes its fourth appearance on Gordon’s No. 7 Ford Fusion this weekend, last seen at Kansas Speedway last weekend.
- Sponsor Info - Camping World Inc., is America's largest direct marketer
and specialty retailer of RV and outdoor camping accessories and services.
Over 8,000 quality products are available through nationwide SuperCenters, a
well-established catalog call center and an award-winning Web site. The
company has grown from a single store in Bowling Green, KY to more than 75
SuperCenters with more than 500 service bays, in 25 states and plans to
reach the 100 mark by 2008. Jim Beam, Menards, Mapei and Barlovento, LLC will all serve as associates.
- Chassis – Gordon will run COT chassis No. 207 at Talladega, which has only been tested at Talladega last month. This weekend marks the debut of COT cars at a superspeedway. COT chassis No. 209 will serve as back up.
- COT Dega Debut – This will be Gordon’s 14th start at what has been deemed the largest, fastest and most competitive track on the NASCAR Nextel Cup Series circuit. He boasts one top-five, three top-10 and six top-15 finishes at the demanding 2.66-mile tri-oval. Gordon also claimed a front-row starting spot in 2002 and has captured two top-10 starts prior to the wave of the green.
- Crew Cam – Chris Tompkins, rear tire changer for the No. 7, will wear a helmet camera during the race for ABC.
- Autograph Appearances – Gordon will visit with fans and sign autographs at his souvenir trailer on Sunday, October 7 from 10:00 – 10:30 a.m.
- Season Standings – Gordon is currently 26th in Nextel Cup Series Owner’s points.
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career Talladega Superspeedway Race Results |
|
Date |
Race |
Start |
Finish |
Laps/Total Laps |
Laps Led |
Status |
Pts |
Earnings |
|
04/29/2007 |
Aaron's 499 |
38 |
41 |
33 |
0 |
engine |
40 |
$76,800 |
|
10/08/2006 |
UAW-Ford 500 |
36 |
16 |
188 |
0 |
running |
115 |
$77,050 |
|
05/01/2006 |
Aaron's 499 |
19 |
10 |
188 |
1 |
running |
139 |
$103,350 |
|
10/02/2005 |
UAW-Ford 500 |
22 |
23 |
189 |
0 |
running |
94 |
$78,400 |
|
10/03/2004 |
EA Sports 500 |
36 |
9 |
188 |
0 |
running |
138 |
$108,562 |
|
04/25/2004 |
Aaron's 499 |
21 |
5 |
188 |
22 |
running |
160 |
$139,927 |
|
09/28/2003 |
Talladega 500 |
34 |
12 |
188 |
4 |
running |
132 |
$87,002 |
|
04/06/2003 |
Aaron's 499 |
6 |
10 |
188 |
0 |
running |
134 |
$105,367 |
|
10/06/2002 |
Talladega 500 |
20 |
12 |
188 |
21 |
running |
132 |
$80,121 |
|
04/21/2002 |
Aaron's 499 |
2 |
33 |
176 |
0 |
running |
64 |
$81,631 |
|
10/21/2001 |
Talladega 500 |
39 |
19 |
188 |
0 |
running |
106 |
$77,949 |
|
04/16/2000 |
Aaron's 499 |
34 |
37 |
136 |
0 |
accident |
52 |
$34,015 |
|
07/25/1993 |
Talladega 500 |
14 |
42 |
55 |
0 |
accident |
37 |
$17,665 |
|
Average/Total |
22.9 |
19.2 |
2265.0 |
48.0 |
|
1431 |
$1,178,155 |
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