Flu takes toll on Wasson at Darlington. Chris Hoiles Motorsports driver Gus Wasson finished 35th at the Suncom 200. According to crew chief Tony Burgess, Wasson was lucky to start the race at all. ” I figured we might be in trouble when I walked out of the hauler two hours before the race and Gus had his head in a trash can making really bad noises” Wasson was told he didn’t have to start the race but strapped in anyway. Owner Chris Hoiles was impressed with his driver’s tenacity. ” Darlington’s tough enough to get around when you’re healthy, but to race here with the stomach flu, that’s got to be miserable.” The driver of the # 96 Chevy was taken to the infield care center after the race and treated for dehydration. The team will be at Bristol for the Cheez-It 250 with sponsor Bell Motor Company of Leonardtown, MD(The Motorsports Group)(3-21-2001)
