Harvick OnLine: Top Story: Chevy Silverados Ready For Michigan

Chevy Silverados Ready For Michigan

Although each of the 25 races on NASCAR Truck Series (NCTS) schedule is important, there is a special significance for the Silverado race teams when the series heads to Michigan International Speedway (MIS). The 2.0-mile track is in the back yard of General Motors and the Chevrolet brand.

"With its proximity to Detroit, Michigan is the place where everyone wants to win," said Dayne Pierantoni, Chevrolet Program Manager, NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series for GM Racing. "It is a great track which requires the entire package of engine, aero, and handling. The drivers usually like it because the track lets you run multiple lines and race really hard. I'm sure Ron Hornaday would like to make up for a lost opportunity in Texas and Matt Crafton has been strong each week as well. With the Nextel Cup cars in town, we've got Kevin Harvick and Kyle Busch in addition to our regular Silverado lineup. Hopefully, at the end of the day, we'll have another win for Chevrolet."

Ron Hornaday, Jr., No. 33 Camping World Silverado, and his Rick Ren-led Kevin Harvick, Inc. (KHI) team have tremendous momentum on their side. Heading in to the Michigan 200, they are second in the point standings, just 82 points out of the lead. So far in 2007, Hornaday's record includes two victories, four top-five and eight top-10 finishes in the nine NCTS races so far. The two-time NCTS champion and NCTS race wins record holder with 31 victories, is looking forward to the annual visit to the Irish Hills of Michigan.

"I like racing at Michigan, it's a really fast track," said Hornaday. "There are different grooves, and you can pass and race. I am taking a truck that can race high or low. You could see four-wide racing this weekend. Rick Ren and the guys will get everything worked out in practice, and then we should be pretty fast for the race."

Behind the wheel of the KHI No. 2 Camping World Silverado teaming with Hornaday is the boss, Kevin Harvick, making his fourth NCTS appearance of the season.

"I think everybody loves Michigan," said Harvick. "You can race from the bottom of the race track to the top of the race track. Tires wear out and everything changes as you go through a fuel run. So it's a lot of fun for the drivers to go there and race and move your truck around, and make adjustments as things change."

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