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WESTERMAN COMPANIES / MIKE BLISS
Mike Bliss buckles in the Westerman Companies / Key Motorsports Chevrolet, geared up for a hot performance in Friday night's Subway Jalapeno 250 at the Daytona International Speedway, the first NASCAR Nationwide Series event for the COT car. Westerman Companies, continuing it's partnership with Key Motorsports that began in the NASCAR Truck Series several seasons ago, is supporting the team's COT effort at Daytona this weekend, where a newly built No. 40 takes to the high banks of the 2.5-mile superspeedway. "We appreciate Westerman Companies being on board with us at Daytona, they have been a big help with our new COT car and we want to perform well for them in the race," shared team owner Curtis Key. Key Motorsports Driver Mike Bliss contemplating his qualifying strategy for the Westerman Companies Chevrolet Impala / Key Motorsports PR Driver Mike Bliss has seat time in a Nationwide Series COT car at Daytona, participating in a recent test session with the No. 09 car. The NASCAR veteran hopes to improve Key Motorsports 21st place finish in the 2009 edition of the 250-mile contest. "Key Motorsports has worked hard and has a good car for this race," offered Bliss. "Gary and everyone on the team has put a lot into this COT car, hopefully we will have a good race for Westerman and want to thank them for their support of this program." QUOTES & FACTS:
Key Motorsports Crew Members work diligently fine tuning the Westerman Companies Chevrolet Impala No. 40 between practice sessions / Key Motorsports PR GUARANTEED START - With Key Motorsports currently residing 25th in NASCAR Nationwide Series owner points, the Westerman Companies Chevrolet is assured of a spot on the starting grid when Friday night rolls around. Bliss and company will also be thinking about maintaining a solid points position throughout the weekend activities in Florida. The Oregon native stood fifth in Nationwide Series driver points at the conclusion of the 2009 season.
The No. 40 Westerman Companies Key Motorsports Chevrolet Impala with driver Mike Bliss shows how important team work and preparation are as they climb the speed chart in practice / Key Motorsports PR NATIONWIDE SCHEDULE: All times are ET Thursday, July 1, 2010 2:00 pm - 3:50 pm First Practice 5:30 pm - 6:25 pm Final Practice Friday, July 2, 2010 1:05 pm - Qualifying 8:00 pm - Subway Jalapeno 250 Television - ESPN 7:30 pm
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NEW COT - The Westerman Companies Chevrolet being used at Daytona features a new chassis as well as all new equipment throughout the No. 40 machine. "We have good equipment and Mike is comfortable with the COT car, there is no reason we can't have a good
run at Daytona," said Key Motorsports crew chief Gary Showalter.
ON DAYTONA INTERNATIONAL SPEEDWAY - Race length: 100 laps/250 miles Track layout: High-banked 2.5-mile superspeedway Shape: D-shaped tri-oval