Concord, NC (June 8, 2015) – Frank Kimmel and the No.25 Ansell HyFlex INTERCEPT-Menards Toyota team finished 11th in Saturday’s ARCA Racing Series presented by Menards Pocono ARCA 200 at Pocono Raceway.
Kimmel, who had a strong week of practice and high hopes going into the weekend, qualified third for the event.
“The car was really good all week and it showed in qualifying. We were really happy. The guys in the garage did a nice job preparing the car for the race. I think that was a really positive thing for the day,” said Kimmel.
Starting in a good spot the veteran driver fought a loose handling car at the onset and then lost a cylinder midway through the race adding to the drivers’ frustration.
“We fought a really free car all day long. As we started the race we fell into line but the car was free and we just never were able to get it tightened up,” said Kimmel.
“We held our own and I thought we were going to be fine but then a plug wire came loose and we dropped a cylinder midway through the race putting us a lap down so then it was just a matter of trying to stay out and not mess up the car. The guys were able to fix the plug wire under the pit stop and we came back out and got the lucky dog spot putting us in good position but it just went green the rest of the way and ended up where we did.”
Kimmel, ready to rebound, looks ahead to this weekend’s event at Michigan International Speedway.
“I’m excited to have the chance to get back in the car in a few days at Michigan. We had a strong car this weekend and think we can apply a lot of what we learned here. I have a lot of confidence in this team and expecting good things next weekend.”
Kimmel and the Ansell-Menards race team will be back on track Friday evening for the Corrigan Oil 200 at Michigan International Speedway.
ABOUT ANSELL:
Ansell is a global leader in protection solutions. Headquartered in Iselin, NJ, 11,000 employees across 42 countries design and manufacture innovative products relied on by millions of consumers, workers, first responders and healthcare professionals. The Ansell vision is to create a world where people enjoy optimal protection against the risks to which they are exposed by delivering safety, peace of mind and performance with unmatched quality, comfort and technology. This vision is delivered by the Ansell core brand products, from the HyFlex®, AlphaTec®, TouchNTuff®, ActivArmr®, Projex®, VersaTouch®, Trellchem® and Viking product lines.
ABOUT MENARDS:
With 287 stores in 14 Midwestern states, Menards has the tools, materials and supplies for all your home improvement needs whether just needing a light bulb or can of paint to building a deck or new home. Menards is known throughout the home improvement industry as the low price leader; it’s no wonder their famous slogan – “SAVE BIG MONEY” – is so widely known and easy to remember. Menards does things right – the company’s strength and success can be seen in the well-stocked and maintained stores, the lowest prices in town and the way guests are always treated like family in a hometown hardware store atmosphere.
ABOUT VENTURINI MOTORSPORTS:
Venturini Motorsports (VMS), fielding cars for over 30-years in the ARCA Racing Series presented by Menards, is one of the premier NASCAR driver development programs in the country. Multiple team championships and consistent on-track success, VMS has evolved into one of the most recognizable names in motorsports. Since 2007, VMS has assisted in the career development of notable NASCAR drivers such as Joey Logano, Justin Allgaier, Ryan Blaney, Alex Bowman, Brian Scott, Kevin Swindell, John Wes Townley, Erik Jones, and Justin Boston. Over the years the Venturini name has become synonymous with modern-day racing in America. In 2012, the Venturini family was inducted into the National Italian American Sports Hall of Fame (www.NIASHF.org) and now find themselves enshrined with such sports icons as Joe DiMaggio, Mario Andretti, Vince Lombardi, Tommy Lasorda and Rocky Marciano.
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