2011 Phoenix #2 Race Weekend Info & Discussion

Join in here and discuss all the weekend action for the 2011 Phoenix #2
cup race. Robby Gordon will attempt to qualify & IT IS a full
race ( last full race of the year ). Here is the weekend schedule for RGM at the Arizona track.

FRIDAY , NOVEMBER 11th

Practice               1:30pm - 3:30 pm/et   ( TV - ESPN2 )
Happy Hour          5:30pm - 7:30 pm/et   ( TV - ESPN2 )

 Practice Live Leaderboard

SATURDAY , NOVEMBERBER 12th

Qualifying            1:30pm/et - 2:30pm/et ( TV - SPEED )

SUNDAY , NOVEMBER 13th

Raceday           3:00 pm/et , greenflag at 3:16 pm/et  ( TV - ESPN )

Dont forget live raceday chat will be available & live track updates via  PLANETROBBY TWITTER

 

Charlotte, NC (November 11, 2011) – Robby Gordon will return to the wheel of the No. 7 SPEED Energy / MAPEI Dodge Charger R/T in the Kobalt Tools 500 this weekend at Phoenix International Raceway.  The one-mile track in the Arizona desert underwent a major repave following its NASCAR races in February, which included a track reconfiguration and the addition of progressive banking.  The significant changes leave teams with a lot of unknowns headed into the weekend that will challenge all NASCAR’s top competitors.

 

Robby’s Remarks – “I’m really looking forward to racing this weekend at Phoenix International Raceway and having MAPEI on board with us,” commented Robby Gordon.  “In the past, it has always been one of my favorite tracks, but it’s likely to be a much different circuit this weekend.  I haven’t personally been on the track yet, so I’m very excited to see what kind of racing the new surface will produce.  I have talked to several drivers that attended the open test a few weeks ago, and I’ve heard a lot of feedback from that session.  Everyone has said that it took a long time for rubber to build up on the track, so we don’t know if there will be one racing groove or two.  If the second groove doesn’t come in, track position will be the key to success in Sunday’s race.” 

 

Past Phoenix Performances – Since beginning his Sprint Cup Series career, Robby Gordon has recorded 18 starts at the 1-mile oval in Avondale, Ariz.  Over the years, Gordon has recorded more than 5,000 miles at Phoenix International Raceway, and has achieved two top-ten finishes.  Gordon recorded his best finish, seventh, during just his second trip to the Arizona desert. 

 

Weekend Appearances – Gordon will be at the Bashas’ track store on Saturday at 5 p.m. On Sunday, he will be at the SPEED Energy souvenir trailer at 9 a.m.

 

Baja 1000 – Following the race at Phoenix International Raceway, Gordon and his SPEED Energy / Toyo Tires team will travel to Ensenada, Mexico, to compete in the Baja 1000, one of the most prestigious off-road racing events of the year.  After taking the green flag on Friday morning, November 18, at 11:30 a.m. PST, Gordon will have exactly 32 hours to complete the event.  The 692.82-mile course loop, known for its unexpected challenges and pushing competitors to the edge, will send racers across the rugged terrain of the Baja Peninsula with the race both beginning and ending in Ensenada.

 

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Permalink Reply by TOG on November 12, 2011 at 2:27pm

slick track = no problem. great lap.

Permalink Reply by Mike Kenyon on November 12, 2011 at 2:28pm

today, after in Nation Wide race, SpeedTV will have the West series race.Good field.

Permalink Reply by David Z on November 12, 2011 at 2:42pm

East or West, they usally put on a good show

Permalink Reply by Flan on November 12, 2011 at 2:43pm

9th so far. Gotta love it!

Permalink Reply by Kathy Kubara on November 12, 2011 at 2:51pm

Great job today. Cant wait for the race tomorrow.

Permalink Reply by John Marsh on November 12, 2011 at 2:55pm

looks like a solid top 20 qualifying

Permalink Reply by David Z on November 12, 2011 at 2:57pm

If the rest beat him, it's an odd number statrt

Permalink Reply by J.R. Sands on November 12, 2011 at 3:11pm

That's Great...

Permalink Reply by Zippy on November 12, 2011 at 3:27pm

A really great lap. Look how close the mid part of the start grid is! 14th to 20th all did almost the exact same lap time. Well done RG.
looking forward to the race.

Permalink Reply by Mike Kenyon on November 12, 2011 at 3:44pm

A tenth either way,hero or zero.close field

Permalink Reply by Ben Cartwright on November 12, 2011 at 3:36pm

top 20 run

job well done

Permalink Reply by fanof7 on November 12, 2011 at 3:44pm

does anyone know if the souvy trailer is at the track this weekend?

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