Race Previews
Menards/Johns Manville No. 7 Brickyard Preview
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Jul 26, 2007, 08:46

Robby Gordon

No. 7 Menards/Johns Manville Ford Fusion

Race Preview Fact Sheet

Event/Date: Allstate 400 at the Brickyard – July 29, 2007

Venue: Indianapolis Motor Speedway – Indianapolis, IN

TV/Radio: ESPN, 2 p.m. EST, IMS Radio, 2:30 p.m. EST

Robby Gordon’s Quotes on the Indianapolis Motor Speedway:

“Indy is a pretty special place for me.  It just has a lot of history, and over the years I’ve competed there in so many different cars that I always look forward to coming back and getting a shot at Victory Lane.  It would definitely be one of the top accomplishments of my career.”

Menards/Johns Manville Fast Facts:

• Welcome Aboard – This weekend’s Allstate 400 at the Brickyard will mark the first appearance in 2007 for Johns Manville as the co-primary sponsor of the No. 7 Menards Ford.  Johns Manville, a Berkshire Hathaway company (NYSE: BRK.A, BRK.B), is a leading manufacturer and marketer of premium-quality building and specialty products.  In business since 1858, the Denver-based company has annual sales of approximately $2.5 billion and holds leadership positions in all of the key markets that it serves. Johns Manville employs approximately 8,500 people and operates 43 manufacturing facilities in North America, Europe and China.   Jim Beam, Mapei, and Motorola will serve as associates.
• Chassis – Chassis No. 110 will act as the primary this weekend.  Chassis No. 110 is brand new to the RGM fleet.  Chassis No. 104 will serve as the back up, last seeing on track action at Atlanta.   
• Points Position – The No. 7 is currently 27^th in owner points, just seven points out of 25^th and 172 out of 20^th.  Gordon and the team hope to inch closer to their goal of a top-20 season at the famed 2.5-mile oval this weekend.
• No Stranger – Robby Gordon, arguably one of the most versatile drivers on the Nextel Cup circuit today, has raced in seven NASCAR Nextel Cup races as well as competed in 10 races at the famed Indy 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
• Meet the Driver – Robby Gordon will appear at the Camby Menards store from 6 pm to 8 pm on Thursday, July 26^th. This appearance is open to the public. For store location, please visit www.menards.com/storeLocator.do. Gordon will also be appearing at his souvenir trailer on Sunday morning at 10:30 am.