Race: Kentuckiana Ford Dealers ARCA Fall Classic 200
ARCA Racing Series presented by RE/MAX and Menards: 18 of 20
Track: Salem Speedway
Date: September 18, 2010
Craig Goess and the No. 81 Greenville Toyota of N.C. Eddie Sharp Racing team continue to charge forward in the ARCA Racing Series championship hunt. Coming off a second-place finish at Toledo Speedway last weekend, the team is hungry for wins in the remaining three races of the season. The No. 81 team heads to Salem Speedway Saturday, September 18 for the second race of the season at the high-banked southern Indiana short track.
Craig Goess Fast Facts:
Last Race: Toledo Speedway: In an exciting short track race last weekend at Toledo Speedway, Goess looked to pass the leader, Chris Buescher, on the last lap. On Buescher's bumper when the white flag waved, Goess was blocked by lapped cars and settled for the second position. Even with a damaged car, Goess was able to collect points needed to keep him within five points of the current points leader.
Earlier This Season at Salem: In an exciting race at the .555-mile Salem Speedway in April 2010, Goess battled to the end for a second-place finish. Goess, who had a great car and a determined crew, maneuvered his damaged car around the short-track. After getting pinched into the wall, the No. 81 sustained minor damage to the right front fender. In the last laps, Goess battled to the finish line with Patrick Sheltra, Justin Marks and eventual winner Steve Arpin.
Good-Lookin' Stats: In 17 races this season, Goess has collected one win (Pocono, June 2010), two pole awards, eight top-fives and 13 top-10 finishes.
In the Points: Goess moved up to the second position in the ARCA Racing Series championship chase behind leader Patrick Sheltra. Goess only trails Sheltra by five points. Tom Hessert is in the third position 15 points behind the leader, and Frank Kimmel is in the fourth position, 140 points back.
Meet Craig Goess: Goess will participate in the ARCA Racing Series autograph session Saturday. Fans have the opportunity to meet Goess and the rest of the ARCA Racing Series drivers Saturday from 4:45 - 5:15 p.m. on the track. For more information, go to www.ARCARacing.com.
ESR Success at Salem: Over the past three years, ESR has had success at Salem Speedway. Goess finished second this year in the April race at the high-banked speedway. In the 2009 spring race, ESR driver Justin Lofton won the pole and finished second. The same year, Lofton won the fall race at the southern Indiana track. In 2008, Scott Speed brought ESR two top-10 finishes at Salem in both the spring and fall races. Michael McDowell won the pole in the 2007 spring race and finished third. McDowell also finished third in the fall race.
Follow the Action: The race will be broadcast live on the ARCA Racing Network on ARCARacing.com. Live scoring and timing will be available during practice, qualifying and the Kentuckiana Ford Dealers ARCA Fall Classic 200.
Goess on running at Salem Speedway: "I really enjoy the short track racing at Salem Speedway. The last race at Salem in the spring, we finished second. In order for us to win this weekend, we are just going to need Lady Luck on our side and a fast race car. Salem is a fun track, and it requires a lot of focus. It's not like a superspeedway where you have a long straightaway to collect yourself. I'm looking forward to this weekend at Salem, and I'm really proud of the No. 81 Greenville Toyota of N.C. Eddie Sharp Racing team for everything we have done this season."
Craig Goess ARCA Racing Series Advance: Salem Speedway
Goess is Second in Points Behind Patrick Sheltra by Just Five Markers
Craig Goess sits five points off the lead.
