28th Annual Toyota/Save Mart 350 at Sonoma Raceway
Heading into this weekend’s event at Sonoma Raceway, the No.32 Can-Am/Kappa team will head westward to the “Golden State” with Patrick Carpentier behind the wheel for the first of two road course events in 2016.
Sunday’s event will mark Carpentier’s first NSCS start since Kansas in 2011. Previously, the 44-year-old Quebec native was a five-time winner in Champ Car competition has 40 career NSCS starts, and two starts at Sonoma where he scored a career-best NSCS finish of 11th after starting 38th. Carpentier also won the Coors Light Pole Award in June 2008 at New Hampshire Motor Speedway.
Patrick Carpentier on Sonoma:
“I’m very excited to go back to Sonoma! I have not yet tried the new car generation and I’m really looking forward to it. Last week I spent a lot of time in the Sim at the Ford Tech Center, and it really helped. I believe it took a day off me getting acquainted to these cars again. It is amazing how far the technology has come lately. The Ford simulator is by far the most advanced sim I have tried and even the gearing was the same as what will be in the car. My goal going into Sonoma is to focus on the task I need to do, and do my part of it to the best of my capabilities. I have prepared for this event and I’m very appreciative and thankful that Archie St.Hilaire and everyone at Go Fas Racing along with Can-Am|BRP, and Kappa has given me the chance to drive the No.32 Ford Fusion”.
Chassis Info:
Crew Chief Wally Rogers will be bringing chassis GFR-759 to serve as the primary car. This chassis is brand new to GFR. Chassis GFR-802 will serve as the backup car.
Patrick Carpentier Career NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Stats:
Starts: 40
Wins: 0
Top-Five: 0
Top-Ten: 0
Poles: 1
Laps Led: 30
Average Start: 28.5
Average Finish: 30.4
Patrick Carpentier
Career NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Stats at Sonoma:
Starts: 2
Wins: 0
Top-Five: 0
Top-Ten: 0
Poles: 0
Laps Completed: 225
Average Start: 37.5
Average Finish: 17.0
No.32 Go Fas Racing Team Roster:
Owner: Archie St.Hilaire
Driver: Patrick Carpentier
Crew Chief: Wally Rogers
Car Chief: Clinton Cram
Engine Tuner: Willy Pelotte
Front End Mechanic: Adam Wilcox
Tire Specialist: Tony Ramirez
Front Changer: Andrew Gardner
Front Carrier: Byrce Hildebrand
Jackman: Zack Young
Rear Changer: Thomas Parker
Rear Carrier: Telvin McClurkin
Gasman: Nate Spoor
Pit Crew Coach: Rodney Fetters
Spotter: Curtis Aldridge
Truck Driver: Ron Utter
Team Manager: Mason St.Hilaire
Public Relations: Timothy Barile
About Can-Am|BRP: BRP (TSX: DOO) is a global leader in the design, development, manufacturing, distribution and marketing of power sports vehicles and propulsion systems. Its portfolio includes Ski-Doo and Lynx snowmobiles, Sea-Doo watercraft, Can-Am all-terrain and side-by-side vehicles, Can-Am Spyder roadsters, Evinrude and Rotax marine propulsion systems as well as Rotax engines for karts, motorcycles and recreational aircraft. BRP supports its line of products with a dedicated parts, accessories and clothing business. With annual sales of over CA$3.5 billion from 107 countries, the Company employs approximately 7,600 people worldwide. Ski-Doo, Lynx, Sea-Doo, Evinrude, Rotax, Can-Am, Spyder, Outlander, Renegade, Maverick, Commander, X and the BRP logo are trademarks of Bombardier Recreational Products Inc. or its affiliates. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. For more information, please visit www.brp.com or www.can-am.brp.com.
About Cyclops Gear: Cyclops Gear was developed with the purpose of enriching people’s lives by allowing them to record life and to share those experiences with others. Its customer base is diverse and it does not matter whether they are a professional athlete or a parent recording their child – Cyclops Gear provides easy to use eye ware & devices to capture these precious moments in different settings. Cyclops Gear is in the business of changing people’s lives for the better and to make sure they never miss capturing a precious moment again. This is the Cyclops Gear way and this is how we Record Life™. For more information, please visit www.cyclopsgear.com
About Kappa: Born in Turin, Italy in 1967, Kappa now spans the globe, and multiple sport disciplines. Kappa® is a global sponsor of important football, rugby, basketball, volleyball, F1, rally, ski, sailing, golf, fencing and martial arts teams, as well as of many sports federations. Our signature “Omini” Logo bears the standard of performance for rigorous athletic performance, and unique style that commemorates the individuality of those that wears us. For more information, please visit www.kappa-usa.com
About Go Fas Racing: Go Fas Racing (GFR) currently fields Ford Fusion’s in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series. Located in Race City USA; Mooresville, North Carolina. GFR has competed in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series full time since 2014; fielding cars for some of NASCAR’s top drivers, including past champions. To find out more information about GFR please visit www.GoFasRacing.com.
