Phoenix Race

Thought I would drop you guys a little note and tell everyone what a great job Robby did last night, we started the weekend with the same setup that I had used in the fall race w/ MW, we had to make a few changes to it because it seemed as though the tires were a little different this year. We ended up getting the car pretty good in second practice and felt like we should have qualified in the top 15. Robby did overdrive the car a little on the second lap but that was because we sort of messed up and gave him his first lap time in the middle of the second lap, he did not think it was good enough and over did it in 3 & 4. Started the race and the car was pretty good and very good on a long run, we made very small adjustments all night. The pit crew needs a little work, but overall did a good job. It was a pretty fun night all in all.

Gene Nead

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Permalink Reply by btwatts on April 11, 2010 at 10:33pm

Hey Gene, saw that your with the #5 truck team. Are you helping RGM until the trucks start back in May?

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Permalink Reply by NCP on April 11, 2010 at 10:59pm

I told Robby I would go to Texas, that is as far going forward as we have talked about. I will admit I had a good time with the team this past weekend.

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Permalink Reply by TOG on April 11, 2010 at 11:26pm

sounds great.

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Permalink Reply by Garrett Gleason on April 11, 2010 at 11:33pm

Now that hes on the planet it definitely is time for the fan club. As everyone knows I am the biggest Gene Nead nut around here, and its great to have you aboard on PR and helping out RGM.

Thank you Gene, you may just save our season.

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Permalink Reply by Mike Kenyon on April 11, 2010 at 11:39pm

Garrett,You've stuck to your guns for years and last night paid in spades.I'm happy you are right!
Mike

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Permalink Reply by Garrett Gleason on April 11, 2010 at 11:42pm

Don't mention me, thank everyone at RGM who realized who the best crew chief we ever had was an gave him a call back. Cant argue with results. I remember all those top 15-20 runs that many here forgot.

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Permalink Reply by d7lee on April 12, 2010 at 6:21pm

Good to hear! The longer, the better.

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Permalink Reply by TOG on April 11, 2010 at 11:44pm

Dug from my archives, are 3 parts of the 2007 Dover race ( Gene Nead's second with RGM , and a top 10 finish ) . Gives some insight to the communication RG & Gene had years ago....Nice & Smooth.

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Permalink Reply by Scotty Grove on April 12, 2010 at 12:32am

wow that race brings back memories tog......that race was rain delayed til monday....but it was definately worth the wait for that. Was one of the best finishes i've ever seen rob have in person. To me that showed how much gene knows about setups....correct me if i'm wrong but i'm pretty sure p.j. practiced the car for rob while he was running the baja 500....rob shows up gets in the car and drives to the front....