April 11, 2004
- Petty finishes 11th and 2nd: Kyle Petty [with Gunnar Jeannette] finished the Food City 250 at Phoenix International Raceway in 11th [of 40 listed] overall, and 2nd in the GT class [won by Boris Said and Bill Auberlen] in the #45 Gunnar Racing / Porsche GT3 RS. Max Angelelli held off Scott Pruett in the closing laps to give SunTrust Racing its first-ever Rolex Sports Car Series win the overall race on Saturday night. For more see the PIR site.(4-11-2004)
- Mikey..Cup team owner? #15-Michael Waltrip, whose wit and charisma have made him one of NASCAR’s most popular drivers, is heavily involved in television work. He is featured in TV commercials and serves as a commentator on various racing programs. He said he might consider a career in broadcasting after his racing days are done, but also wants to remain in the sport. ”At some point I’d like to own a (Nextel) Cup team,” said Waltrip, who currently fields his own Busch Series team [#99 Aaron’s Chevy that won at Nashville on Saturday]. ”That would give me an opportunity to remain involved in something I love after I’m done driving.”(Tennessean), also Waltrip doers have a part-time Cup team, the #00 Team, one in which Kenny Wallace will run five races.(4-11-2004)
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