David Stremme Will Start Sunday’s Event From the 30th Spot
May 29, 2009
QUALIFYING REPORT
Penske Racing
200 Penske Way, Mooresville, NC 28115
For Immediate Release Contact: Chip Wile chip.wile@penskeracing.com
DOVER, Del. (May, 29, 2009) – David Stremme, driver of the No. 12 Penske Dodge Charger, will start Sunday’s Autism Speaks 400 at the one-mile Dover International Speedway from the 30th position.
Stremme and the No.12 Penske Dodge Charger team had a ninety minute practice session on Friday to get their car dialed in for qualifying. Stremme fought a tight racecar for the most of the practice session. The team worked with the front end settings trying to find a combination which was not only fast, but comfortable for Stremme to drive. The team made gains with every run and by the end of the session the team had nailed down the 12th spot on the speed chart.
In Friday afternoon’s qualifying session, Stremme was the third car to roll off to make a qualifying attempt. The red and black No.12 Penske Dodge ran a time of 23.387 seconds which put him on the outside of the 15th row for the start of Sunday’s 400-lap event at the Monster Mile.
“The car was a bit free off of [turn] 2,” commented Stremme after his two qualifying laps. “It really turned through the center, but I could not get back to the gas as hard as I would have liked. I know we have a really strong Penske Dodge for Sunday’s race. We worked on our race package during today’s practice and I was really happy with how it performed. We have our work cut out for us getting through traffic, but it is a long race and I am confident we can do it.”
The Autism Speaks 400 can be seen live Sunday, May 31 on the FOX Network. Race coverage is scheduled to begin at 1:30 p.m. ET. The event can also be heard live on MRN Radio as well as Sirius Satellite Radio, channel 128.
Driver: David Stremme
Position: 30th
Speed: 153.932 MPH
Time: 23.387 Seconds
Pole:
# 00-David Reutimann
Penske Racing Teammates:
2-19th
77-12th