Olympia Racing News

Olympia Steel Buildings Joins PETTY ENTERPRISES As Associate Sponsor

2007-01-16T10:40:00.000-08:00

Olympia Steel Buildings to sponsor Bobby Labonte and Kyle Petty in 2007 NASCAR Nextel Cup season. Olympia has entered an agreement with Petty Enterprises to be the "Official Steel Building" of Petty Enterprises and an associate sponsor for drivers Bobby Labonte and Kyle Petty for the 2007 NASCAR Nextel Cup season.

"Olympia Steel Buildings is pleased to extend our involvement in NASCAR and partner with Petty Enterprises, an organization that exemplifies success, quality and integrity both on and off the racetrack," said Arnold Davis, President of Olympia Steel Buildings. "We plan to connect with Nextel Cup fans beginning with the Daytona 500 in February with the goal of becoming the official steel building provider for NASCAR fans across the country."

Quality and economy are first and foremost in the manufacturing of an Olympia steel building. Professional engineering, flexible building design, top commercial grade U.S. steel, over 30 years of experience and lifetime warranty protection make Olympia the leader in pre-engineered steel buildings and metal building solutions. Olympia Steel Buildings can save you up to 50% in cost and time compared to conventional construction. A 25-year warranty on the roof, a 40-year warranty on the paint, a lifetime warranty on the stainless steel screws for the roof, and a 50-year warranty on the structural frames all mean that Olympia out performs your every expectation. When performance counts, you can count on Olympia Steel Buildings."

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Family Dollar Has A Firm Finish To End The 2006 Season

2006-12-01T10:49:00.000-08:00

Phoenix, AZ. (Nov. 18, 2006) - Carlos Contreras drove quality laps throughout this weekend’s season-ending race at Homestead-Miami Speedway. He gained positions and experience, while finishing unscathed after the caution-filled event.

At the start of the race Carlos radioed that the car felt tight, but the Family Dollar team decided to stay out on the track during the first caution to get a better feel for what the car was doing.

When the second caution flag came out on lap 44 the No. 14 came down pit road to take four tires, fuel, a wedge adjustment and a track bar change.

Throughout the next set of green flag laps Carlos confirmed that the car was running better and smoother in the turns.

On lap 163 there was another caution bringing the Family Dollar Dodge down pit road for four more tires, fuel and more adjustments.

"The car feels looser as the race goes on, especially in turn one," said Carlos.

For the last remaining laps Carlos drove the No. 14 to a clean 33rd place finish gaining ten positions from where he started the race.

Carlos has gotten a lot of seat time in the Busch Series this year and has learned a lot during all his races. He is eager to get more opportunities next year.

The end of a part-time season will bring a new start for Family Dollar and the No. 14 team next year. The off-season will give the team a chance to regroup and get ready for 2007.

Olympia Steel Buildings is a proud co-sponsor of the No.14 Dodge owned by FitzBradshaw Racing

Skinner Survives Caution Filled Finale

2006-12-01T10:37:00.000-08:00

Miami, FL. (Nov. 18, 2006) - For the last race of the season the Supercuts team had a well-rounded weekend. Solid practice laps on Friday helped set up the car for the last 200-lap race. Mike Skinner would start in 28th position for the FORD 300.

With just three laps into the race there was a caution and Skinner radioed that, "the car seems okay getting into the corner, it might be a little bit tight but we need to run more laps to be sure."

On lap 44 the caution came out and the No. 12 Dodge would pit to take four tires, fuel and two down on the right rear jack bolt.

Skinner complained about a vibration in the car so he came back into the pits, under caution still, taking four new tires to try and equalize and balance the car.

After many more caution laps, the field went back to green on lap 74. "It's better but still feels free in and tight in the gas," said Skinner.

Following a long stretch of green flag laps, Crew Chief Paul Wolfe called for a pit stop on lap 127 to take four tires, fuel and two rounds down in the right rear jack bolt.

Another caution on lap 165 allowed the Supercuts No. 12 to come into the pits to get two down in the left rear jack bolt.

Skinner would go on to finish in 24th position gaining four spots from where he started the race.

As the season comes to an end, a new beginning comes for Supercuts and the No. 12 team. The off-season will give the team a chance to regroup and get ready for 2007.

Olympia Steel Buildings is a proud co-sponsor of the No.12 Dodge owned by FitzBradshaw Racing

Damage to the front end of the No. 14 would end the race early for the Family Dollar team.

2006-11-17T11:40:00.000-08:00

Phoenix, AZ. (Nov. 11, 2006) - The race weekend started out promising for Willie Allen and the No. 14 Family Dollar team after posting a solid qualifying time, the Dodge would end up starting 29th for the ARIZONA.TRAVEL 200.

With 18 laps into the 200-lap race Allen maintained his mid-pack position. He radioed that the car was free off turn two and not wanting to turn. A caution came out one lap later and the No. 14 pitted taking four sticker tires and one round down on the right rear jack bolt.

"The change didn't help the center, I'm still free off both ends of the track," said Allen.

On lap 57 the caution flag came out and the No. 14 came down pit road and took four sticker tires, fuel and two rounds down on the track bar.

Eleven laps later the caution came out again, Allen reported that the car was better but it was taking too long to come in. John Rachels, stand-in crew chief, said, "your lap times are getting better just keep your runs smooth and you'll get it."

During the next set of laps two cautions came out, but the No. 14 stayed out to try and gain track position. Then a caution on lap 103 would bring the Family Dollar Dodge down pit road to take four sticker tires, fuel, one round down on the right rear jack bolt and one pound in each left side tire.

On lap 111 Willie Allen turned his fastest lap of the day, which was only two tenths off the leader.

For the next set of green flag laps Allen radioed that the car wouldn't turn and that it had gotten tight.

By lap 169 a much-needed caution came out and the No. 14 came down pit road and took four scuff tires, one round down in the right rear jack bolt, one pound up in the left front and right rear, rubber out of the left rear and top off of fuel.

A few laps later, Allen radioed that the car wouldn't set or get grip.

On lap 185 the No. 14 drove into turn three too deep and got into the No. 90 car causing both cars to spin. Damage to the front end of the No. 14 would end the race early for the Family Dollar team.

The next race for the No. 14 Family Dollar Dodge is the FORD 300 on Saturday, November 18th at Homestead/Miami Speedway.

Olympia Steel Buildings is a proud co-sponsor of the No.14 Dodge owned by FitzBradshaw Racing

Supercuts Racing Rolls the Dice in Texas

2006-11-08T07:14:00.000-08:00

Fort Worth, TX. (Nov. 4, 2006) - Shock adjustments and fuel strategy played a big part of the race this weekend at Texas Motor Speedway. Armed with a fast car, Mike Skinner started the 200-lap event in the 15th position.

During the first caution early in the race, Skinner radioed to the crew, "by its self the car is pretty good, but I lose the down-force when I'm behind a car."

On lap 29 when the caution came out, the No. 12 Dodge came down pit road for fuel and adjustments to tighten the car up in the corners.

A green flag run would once again be interrupted by a caution on lap 63 when crew chief Paul Wolfe brought the Supercuts Dodge down pit road again, for fuel, one pound in the right front tire and a shock adjustment.

Following this sequence of successful adjustments, the No. 12 Dodge was running the fastest laps of the day, and would continue to do so during the long green flag run that followed.

During the last 30 laps of the event, the leaders started to pit. It was then decided that Skinner stay out on the track hoping that a caution would come out to put those cars a lap down before Skinner himself brought the Supercuts Dodge to pit road.

Unfortunately, the strategy would not pay off, as the green flag remained and the Supercuts Dodge was eventually forced to pit for fuel.

Skinner would finish the O'Reilly Challenge in 23rd place, but not without rolling the dice in an attempt to capitalize on the fast car that could have finished in the top-10.

The next race for the Supercuts Race team will be the ARIZONA.TRAVEL 200 on Saturday, Nov. 11th at Phoenix International Raceway.

Olympia Steel Buildings is a proud co-sponsor of the No.12 Dodge owned by FitzBradshaw Racing

Family Dollar No. 14 Dodge Comes Out of the O'Reilly Challenge Unscathed

2006-11-08T07:08:00.000-08:00

Fort Worth, TX. (Nov. 4, 2006) - The weekend for the No. 14 Family Dollar Dodge was not as promising as it could have been; when a faulty shock made for a long race for Ted Musgrave and crew in Saturday's NASCAR Busch Series O'Reilly Challenge at Texas Motor Speedway.

After a successful practice session, hopes were high for the Family Dollar team, who successfully qualified into the event on time, forced to do so because of limited NASCAR Busch Series attempts for the No. 14 Dodge.

Early in the event and armed with a good car, the excitement of the Family Dollar crew quickly turned into confusion, when just five laps into the race Musgrave began sliding back in the field. He radioed that the car was feeling really tight on exit and had no front end.

During the ensuing caution, Musgrave brought his Dodge into the pits and took fuel and went two rounds up on the track bar. "This should free the car up a bit," said crew chief Ron Otto.

On lap 30 the caution came out again, affording the Family Dollar Dodge to return to pit road for more adjustments. The crew had a quick and efficient stop, and continued to work on the handling of the car. It was then discovered that a faulty shock was the culprit that would plague the team for the remainder of the race.

Disappointed with the misfortune of a technical malfunction, Musgrave and the Family Dollar crew were forced to settle for a 34th place finish.

The next race for the No. 14 Family Dollar car will be the ARIZONA TRAVEL 200 this Saturday, Nov. 11th in Phoenix, AR.

Olympia Steel Buildings is a proud co-sponsor of the No.14 Dodge owned by FitzBradshaw Racing

Wimmer Brings Home an 11th Place Finish at Dover

2006-09-26T12:42:00.000-07:00

Dover, DE (September 23, 2006) - NASCAR Nextel Cup driver, Scott Wimmer, once again took the controls of the No. 12 FitzBradshaw Racing Dodge this weekend in Dover and brought the Gould's Pump/ITT Dodge home in a solid 11th place. It was his third appearance in the car for FitzBradshaw in the NASCAR Busch Series.

After scoring 4th and 5th respectively in the two practices, Wimmer qualified in 13th position. This would set the stage for the race, just four hours later.

At the drop of the green, Wimmer maintained his position while allowing the car to adjust to the track.

"I'm just going to ride here for a while and let this sort out a bit. I want to play it a little safe here at the beginning", said Wimmer, who is a master at exercising patience. An early caution on Lap 19 allowed the Gould's Pump crew to make some minor adjustments on their Dodge, by moving the track-bar and changing the air pressure. Wimmer was now ready for battle when the race resumed.

As the race progressed, the car developed a loose condition causing Wimmer to fall back though the pack a bit. The team desperately needed a caution to make some more adjustments.

Wimmer had suggestions. "I think if we can tighten it up just a bit, but make it so I can still turn in the center, we'll have something for them."

Just past the halfway point in the race, the car began to come alive – allowing Wimmer to negotiate traffic and begin his quest to the front. He came from 24th to run as high as 4th. More cautions would bunch up the field and Wimmer fought off top contenders to finish in 11th position.

"We would have liked to stay in the top-ten," said Wimmer after the race, "but we'll take this finish for sure. We were able to survive some close calls and the team made great adjustments all day."

The next race for the NASCAR Busch Series is the Yellow Transportation 300 in Kansas City on September 30th, where Ted Musgrave will take the reigns of the No. 12 Supercuts Dodge. The race will be televised live on TNT at 3:00pm Eastern.

The NASCAR Busch Series gets a much needed week off before returning to action at the Monster Mile in Dover, Delaware September 23rd.

Olympia Steel Buildings is a proud co-sponsor of the No.12 Dodge owned by FitzBradshaw Racing

Late Race Crash Relegates Skinner to a 32nd Place Finish in Richmond

2006-09-11T08:39:00.000-07:00

Richmond, VA. (September 8, 2006) - Once again behind the wheel of the No. 12 FitzBradshaw Racing entry, Mike Skinner ran in the top-10 for most of the Emerson Radio 250 Friday night at Richmond International Raceway. Caught up in a late race accident, Skinner would be forced to retire to the garage and finish a disappointing 32nd.

Skinner battled a tight handling condition in the beginning laps of the race forcing crew chief Paul Wolfe to bring the Bluegreen Resorts/Supercuts Dodge to pit road twice within 35 laps for significant chassis adjustments.

Despite track bar, wedge and air pressure changes, Skinner continued to fight a tight handling condition. "The entry's good," Skinner radioed Wolfe. "You fixed that, but I'm still tight off. I can't get back in the throttle."

"Let's take more wedge out," Wolfe replied. "That seemed to help you the most. We'll make a left rear shock adjustment as well when we stop."

A timely caution on lap 76 allowed Skinner to bring the No. 12 to pit road for service. The crew quickly went to work bolting on four fresh tires and making both shock and wedge adjustments hoping to alleviate the tight condition. Skinner would restart his Dodge in the 33rd position.

The changes were exactly what Skinner needed as he quickly worked his way up through the field breaking into the top-20 by lap 110.

"It's still a little tight in the middle but we're holding our own here," Skinner radioed Wolfe.

"You are one of the fastest cars out there," Wolfe replied. "Keep doing what you're doing."

Continuing to pick off spots one at a time, Skinner found himself back inside the top-10 by lap 134.

The caution flag would again wave on lap 145 allowing Skinner to return the No. 12 Dodge to pit road. With four fresh tires, an air pressure adjustment and a tank full of Sunoco racing fuel, Skinner restarted the race in the 25th position.

Skinner once again piloted the No. 12 Dodge up through the field returning to the top-10 by lap 179. Allow complaining of a loose condition, Skinner was able to race with the leaders, maintaining his top-15 position.

Skinner pitted one last time under caution on lap 205 for tires, fuel, wedge and air pressure adjustments. Restarting towards the rear of the field, Skinner once again began working his way up through heavy traffic, gaining spots with each lap.

Disaster would strike on lap 225, as the No. 12 Dodge would be collected in the night's biggest wreck.

"It's killed boys," Skinner radioed his crew. "I just didn't have anywhere to go, I'm sorry guys."

"Take it behind the wall," replied Wolfe. "Let's take a look."

The front-end damage to the Bluegreen Resorts/Supercuts Dodge was too severe to return to the race, forcing the team to settle with a 32nd place finish.

The NASCAR Busch Series gets a much needed week off before returning to action at the Monster Mile in Dover, Delaware September 23rd.

Olympia Steel Buildings is a proud co-sponsor of the No.12 Dodge owned by FitzBradshaw Racing

Strong Run for Musgrave, Family Dollar Team in Richmond

2006-09-11T08:23:00.000-07:00

(September 8, 2006) - The 21st place finish the Family Dollar Dodge was credited with Friday night was no indication of the night Ted Musgrave had at Richmond International Raceway. The veteran piloted the No. 14 to the front more than once, and led 11 laps before front-end damage altered the handling of his racecar. This resulted in a 21st place finish in the Emerson Radio 250.

Musgrave battled a loose condition from the drop of the green flag, yet managed to work his way through the field picking off spots one at a time. With the leaders pitting early in the race, crew chief Ron Otto made the decision to keep his driver out on the racetrack gaining valuable track position. Musgrave would maintain his top-five position until yet another caution on lap 66 allowed him to bring his machine to pit road.

The Family Dollar crew quickly went to work changing four tires, adding fuel and making an air pressure adjustment before returning Musgrave to the track.

Unfortunately Musgrave was penalized for a commitment line violation and was forced to start from the tail end of the longest line.

"Sorry guys," Musgrave radioed. "We'll get it back, it's going to take me some time. I'm just going to save my tires. It'll be okay."

Although still a little free, Musgrave expertly worked his way through the field gaining positions with each lap, returning to the top-20 by lap 105.

Otto once again made the call to stay out during another caution allowing the No. 14 to restart in the 2nd position. With the crew up on the wall cheering, Musgrave took the lead in the Family Dollar Dodge on lap 119.

Musgrave would give up the lead 11 laps later but was able to remain in the top-five until called to pit road for service on lap 148.

Restarting 35th, Musgrave once again fought his way through the field breaking into the top-25 on lap 172. Not without consequences, the Family Dollar Dodge ended up with front-end damage as a result of the battle to the front.

"She's getting a little tight," Musgrave radioed. "I can't get through the corner like I want."

Yet another caution sent the leaders to pit road allowing the No. 14 to regain track position. Once again Musgrave found himself battling for position within the top-five.

The tight condition appeared to worsen as Musgrave fell from the top-10. "The front-end just won't turn anymore, it's way too tight." Musgrave radioed his crew.

Calling his driver to pit road one last time, Otto made the call for fuel, four tires and a chassis adjustment hoping to help the handling of the damaged racecar.

Restarting 26th, Musgrave was able to race his way back up to the 21st position before the checkered flag waved to end the 250-lap event.

"We had a great car tonight, definitely a top-five car for sure." Musgrave stated. This was only my second start in the car, and my first race working with Ron. I think we are making significant progress, getting better and better each time we race. We're gaining on it."

"I got some front-end damage there on one of the restarts," added Musgrave. "It made the car so tight, I just couldn't do anything with it there at the end. All and all I think it was a good night. We led some laps, ran with the leaders, I'm happy."

The NASCAR Busch Series gets a much-needed weekend off before returning to action at Dover International Speedway September 23rd.

Olympia Steel Buildings is a proud co-sponsor of the No.14 Dodge owned by FitzBradshaw Racing

Ted Musgrave To Pilot No. 14 Family Dollar Entry at Richmond

2006-09-06T07:15:00.000-07:00

Defending Craftsman Truck Series Champion Ted Musgrave will make his second start in the No. 14 Family Dollar entry in the Emerson Radio 250 Friday night at Richmond International Raceway.
In 26 combined starts at Richmond, Musgrave has led 336 laps, and recorded five top-five and 10 top-10 finishes.
Musgrave has one victory at Richmond in the Craftsman Truck Series in September 2004.
Musgrave has two previous Busch Series starts at the .75-mile oval, his last coming in September 2004.
The Family Dollar team is taking chassis #01 to Richmond. This is the same car Musgrave piloted to a 25th place finish at O'Reilly Raceway Park earlier this year.

Musgrave on Racing at Richmond

"I'm excited to be going back to Richmond in a Busch car this weekend. I really like this track; it's a great place to race. I've had some good finishes at Richmond, led some laps, and won a truck race there in 2004. It's definitely a good track for me. I'm looking forward to working with the Family Dollar team again. We had a good car at ORP, I look for us to be competitive this weekend, and hopefully give Family Dollar a good showing."

Olympia Steel Buildings is a proud co-sponsor of the No.14 Dodge owned by FitzBradshaw Racing

Mike Skinner/Bluegreen Resorts Richmond Preview

2006-09-06T07:04:00.000-07:00

Veteran Mike Skinner will pilot the No. 12 Bluegreen Resorts Dodge in the Emerson Radio 250 Friday night at Richmond International Raceway.
In 20 combined starts at Richmond Int. Raceway Skinner boasts four top-five and five top-10 finishes, and has led 342 laps. Skinner's average start at Richmond is 15th, with an average finish of 13th.
Skinner has visited Victory Lane twice at RIR in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series. His last win came in September 2005. Skinner also has two Nextel Cup Series poles at the .75-mile Raceway.
Skinner has two previous Busch Series starts at Richmond, his last coming in May of 2001 finishing third.
FitzBradshaw Racing will unload chassis #10 this weekend at Richmond. This is the same car Skinner raced to an 18th place finish earlier this year at O'Reilly Raceway Park.
The Book of Fate, a Brad Meltzer novel, is set to become the first novel ever to adorn a NASCAR racecar as it shares space on the No. 12 with primary sponsor Bluegreen Resorts. The book has a strong NASCAR presence in the first chapter of the newly released novel.

Mike Skinner On Racing at Richmond

"I'm excited to be racing the Bluegreen Resorts Dodge this weekend at Richmond. This track is a whole lot of fun. I've led a bunch of laps, sat on a couple poles, and won two truck races there. It's a good track for me. I'm looking forward to working with the guys at FitzBradshaw Racing again. We've been competitive the last couple races together, I expect the same again this weekend. This is the same car we brought to ORP, it's a very good car, races well. I'm hoping it will perform just as well this weekend."

Olympia Steel Buildings is a proud co-sponsor of the No.12 Dodge owned by FitzBradshaw Racing

Mechanical Woes Relegate Contrera To 38th Place in California

2006-09-06T06:18:00.000-07:00

Fontana, CA. (September 2, 2006) - Carlos Contreras and the No. 12 Supercuts/Corriendo por la Salud team had high hopes as they made the long trip West to sunny California for the Ameriquest 300 at California Speedway. Their weekend would end in gloom as a problem with the rear-end gear would relegate Contreras to a disappointing 38th place finish.

Battling both record breaking heat and a very loose racecar, Contreras found very little grip out on the racetrack as he made his qualifying laps forcing him to start from the rear of the 43-car field.

With the sun setting and temperatures finally cooling, Contreras took the green flag with renewed confidence in his racecar knowing the change in temperature would alter the handling of his loose machine.

Contreras quickly radioed crew chief Paul Wolfe an update on the handling of the No. 12 Dodge in the beginning laps of the 150-lap race.

"Tight everywhere," commented Contreras. "Entry, middle and off."

An early caution on lap 5 allowed Contreras to pilot his machine to pit road to the attention of his crew. After a quick track bar adjustment, Contreras would return to the race in the 40 th position.

With the improved handling of his racecar, Contreras methodically made his way up through the field picking off cars one at a time.

As the laps wore on, Contreras once again began complaining of an increasingly tight condition. A caution on lap 28 was just what crew chief Wolfe was looking for. Contreras returned to pit road for fuel, four tires, and both wedge and air pressure adjustments.
Contreras retook the green in the 33rd position.

Not long into the run Contreras radioed his crew with an update. "Every lap is better and better, the changes you made really helped, but I still need more, I'm still tight middle and off."

Contreras returned to pit road twice more during subsequent cautions for chassis adjustments to improve the handling of the Supercuts/Corriendo por la Salud Dodge.

Trouble would soon find the No. 12 Dodge as Contreras radioed Wolfe on lap 56 that he might have a problem.

"There's something wrong with the car," radioed Contreras. "I have a vibration in the rear of the car. It wants to snap loose on me when I get in the gas."

"Hang in there," replied Wolfe. "Let me know if it gets worse."

The vibration would indeed worsen as Contreras and Wolfe attempted to pinpoint the source of the vibration as the race wore on. The two determined the rear gear was the source of the vibration, and accepted the fact that the goal now was to finish the 150-lap race, salvaging what they could from the night.

Despite the severe vibration, Contreras would hold on to the end, taking the checkered flag in the 38th position.

"The vibration just got worse and worse," stated Contreras. "It was so bad at the end I was just barely holding on. We had a good car tonight. I am very disappointed, this is not the finish I had hoped for."

The NASCAR Busch Series heads to Richmond International Raceway Friday night for the Emerson Radio 250. All the action will be broadcast live on TNT and MRN Radio beginning at 7:45 p.m. ET.

Olympia Steel Buildings is a proud co-sponsor of the No.12 Dodge owned by FitzBradshaw Racing

Skinner, Supercuts Team Score Top-15 Finish in Food City 250

2006-08-28T11:29:00.000-07:00

Bristol, TN. (August 25, 2006) - After qualifying the No. 12 Supercuts Dodge seventh, Skinner knew track position, avoiding the wrecks, and patience would be the key to a good finish at the "World's Fastest Half-Mile." With the help of spotter Scott Clodfelter, Skinner did just that scoring a 13th place finish in the Food City 250 Friday night at Bristol Motor Speedway.

A few early cautions in the 250-lap event allowed Skinner to catch his breath and update crew chief Paul Wolfe on the handling of his racecar.

"She's a little free in, and real tight in the middle," radioed Skinner. "We're going to have to free this thing up when we stop."

Skinner managed to maintain his top-10 position until a caution on lap 67 allowed him to pit for fresh tires, fuel and significant chassis adjustments before returning to the track in 21st place.

Skinner quickly worked his back up through the field breaking into the top-10 in just 30 short laps.

Steering clear of the carnage on the racetrack, Skinner continued his climb through the field piloting the Supercuts Dodge all the way up to third place.

"I'm starting to slide around," Skinner reported on lap 176. "I'm starting to lose grip. These guys on fresh tires are killing me."

"10-4," replied Wolfe. "Hang in there, your lap times are still pretty good. We can't give up track position this late in the race."

A late race caution on lap 208 gave Skinner the opportunity he had so badly wanted as he piloted the Supercuts Dodge on to pit road for four fresh Goodyear tires before returning to action in 24th place.

Skinner expertly guided his machine through traffic to the 15th position before a late race accident brought out the night's final caution. The lengthy caution left Skinner with only a handful of green flag laps to finish his quest to the front. Despite the valiant effort, he would run out of laps having to settle for a 13th place finish in the Supercuts Dodge.

Carlos Contreras makes his return to the No. 12 Supercuts Dodge as the NASCAR Busch Series heads west next weekend for the Ameriquest 300 Saturday at California Speedway on Saturday night. TNT and MRN Radio will broadcast the race live beginning at 10:00 p.m. ET.

Olympia Steel Buildings is a proud co-sponsor of the No.12 Dodge owned by FitzBradshaw Racing

Wimmer, Family Dollar Team Bring Home Top-20 at Bristol Motor Speedway

2006-08-28T11:13:00.000-07:00

Bristol, TN. (August 25, 2006) - Scott Wimmer and the Family Dollar team battled the fast Bristol Motor Speedway Friday night to bring the No. 14 Family Dollar Dodge home in the 17 th position in the caution filled Food City 250.

The short track ace started the 250-lap event from the 12th position and quickly began working his way through the field picking off cars one at a time.

"It's a little loose in, and a little tight off," Wimmer radioed crew chief Ron Otto 36 laps into the event. "Not bad though. I think we're going to be ok."

A caution on lap 69 allowed Otto to call his driver to pit road. The Family Dollar crew quickly went to work changing four tires, adding fuel and an air pressure adjustment before returning their driver to the racing surface in the 20 th position.

The adjustments briefly improved the handling of the No. 14 Dodge allowing Wimmer to race his way back into the top-10 by lap 90.

"It's real bad loose," radioed Wimmer. "I've been adjusting the brake bias, but it just seems to make it worse."

Despite the loose condition, Wimmer continued to stay with the leaders inside the top-10. A timely caution on lap 122 was just what the Family Dollar team needed. Hoping to alleviate the loose condition, Wimmer brought the No. 14 to pit road for fuel, tires, and a chassis adjustment.

It didn't take long for Wimmer to radio Otto with an update on the handling of his racecar.

"I can't touch the brakes getting into the corner, it makes it loose, then I get tight off."

Although battling his loose machine, Wimmer was able to fight his way back into the top-20.

Knowing they had nothing to lose, Otto called his driver to pit road one last time on lap 222 for a wedge adjustment hoping to tighten up the No. 14 Dodge for the sprint to the finish.

The adjustment was just what Wimmer needed as he raced his way up through the field in the closing laps of the race. Running out of time due to a lengthy caution, Wimmer and the Family Dollar team would be forced to settle for a 17 th place finish.

"We had a fast racecar tonight," said Wimmer. "I got bad loose there, couldn't even touch the brakes without it busting loose on me. The guys got me fixed up there at the end, we just ran out of laps. If I'd had another 15 laps or so, we could have had us a top-10 finish. The car was real good there at the end."

The NASCAR Busch Series heads to California Speedway next weekend for the Ameriquest 300. All the racing action will be broadcast live on both TNT and MRN Radio starting at 10:00 p.m. ET.

Olympia Steel Buildings is a proud co-sponsor of the No.14 Dodge owned by FitzBradshaw Racing

Skinner, Supercuts Team Bring Home 29th Place Finish at MIS

2006-08-21T11:12:00.000-07:00

Brooklyn, MI. (August 19th, 2006) - Qualifying 22nd for the Carfax 250 at Michigan International Speedway, Mike Skinner and the Supercuts team battled a persistent loose condition to finish 29 th in the No. 12 Supercuts Dodge.

Skinner and his team threw everything they could at the No. 12 Dodge during Friday's two practice sessions in an effort to tighten up their race machine.

Despite their efforts, Skinner knew he had his work cut out for him before taking the green flag to start the 125-lap event.

Despite the loose condition, Skinner was able to slowly begin working his way up through the field. The team's struggles would continue as the Supercuts Dodge would made slight contact with the wall knocking in the right side fenders.

A timely caution on lap 19 allowed crew chief Paul Wolfe to call his driver to pit road to assess the right side damage. After a brief assessment by the crew, it was determined the damage was minimal to the right side, needing only a few tugs by the crew to pull the sheet metal off the tire. Skinner would return to the racing surface in 27 th place after receiving four fresh tires, fuel and a chassis adjustment.

The caution flags flew on a regular basis allowing Skinner to bring the No. 12 to pit road three more times before lap 110 for tires and significant chassis adjustments in hopes of tightening up his racecar.

Both Wolfe and his driver soon realized that sticker tires worsened the loose condition that had been plaguing the team throughout the day. A set of scuffed tires tightened up the No. 12 Supercuts Dodge.

"It has to be the tires," radioed Skinner. "I can get in the gas without getting loose now. I'm actually a little tight in believe it or not."

The Supercuts Dodge would take the checkered flag in the 29th position ending what had been a long day for driver and crew.

Skinner and the Supercuts team head to Bristol Motor Speedway this weekend as they prepare to do battle at the World's Fastest half-mile. The Food City 250 will be broadcast live on both TNT and PRN Radio starting at 7:45 p.m. ET.

Olympia Steel Buildings is a proud co-sponsor of the No.12 Dodge owned by FitzBradshaw Racing

Mid-Race Contact Spoils Top-10 Run for Contreras at The Glen

2006-08-14T11:07:00.000-07:00

Watkins Glen, NY. (August 12th, 2006) - After running in the top-10 for most of the Zippo 200, contact from a lapped competitor sent Carlos Contreras spinning into the gravel pit costing the No. 12 team their lead lap position. The Goulds Pump Dodge, unable to regain track position, finished a disappointing 32nd.

Despite qualifying in the 20th position for Saturday's Zippo 200 at Watkins Glen International, the No. 12 team knew they had both a driver and car capable of scoring their first top-10 finish of the year.

From the drop of the green flag, it was quickly evident the No. 12 Dodge was a car to contend with. Although battling a loose condition, Contreras expertly worked his way through the field, breaking into the top-10 by lap 15.

Contreras radioed his crew the loose condition he battled was worsening. Paul Wolfe, crew chief, made the decision to call his driver to pit road for some much needed adjustments as the field worked lap 18.

Relinquishing the sixth position, Contreras brought the No. 12 Dodge down pit road. The crew sprang into action bolting on four fresh tires, adding fuel as well as going two rounds down on the track bar. Adjustments completed, Contreras returned to the racing action in the 29th position, with his work cut out for him.

It didn't take long for Contreras to radio his crew with an update on the handling of his machine. "It's still loose," relayed Contreras. "Now it's tight in, but still loose off."

"Nice and smooth Carlos," replied Wolfe. "We'll keep working on it, just keep it on the track."

Although Contreras battled both a tight and loose condition, he still managed to race his way back into the top-10 as the field came to the crossed flags indicating the halfway point in the race.

Continuing to update the crew about being tight in and "bad loose off", Wolfe called his driver to pit road for tires, fuel and more adjustments. The No. 12 returned to the race in the 20th position prepared to make it to the end.

With just 16 laps to go, Contreras received contact from the lapped machine of Jason Leffler sending the No. 12 spinning into the gravel pit. Unable to free his machine in time, Contreras could only sit helplessly and watch as the leaders passed him by trapping him one lap down.

Finally freed from the gravel, Contreras radioed his crew the car actually felt okay and after a quick assessment by the crew, restarted in the 38th position.

Contreras's troubles would continue as a severe left rear tire vibration forced the No. 12 to pit road two more times. Pebbles found in the bead of the tire from the earlier spin into the gravel was determined to be the cause of the vibration.

Contreras was able to pick up six more positions in the closing laps to bring the Goulds Pumps Dodge home in 32nd place.

"We had a great car today," Contreras stated. "This was a top-10 car for sure. I was being patient, trying not to make any mistakes. The 38, he just hit me. I don't understand, he was a lap down. I don't know why he would do that. After that we were never in position to get our lap back. I am very disappointed. I wanted to give Goulds Pumps and my team their first top-10 of the year. This was not the day we had envisioned."

The NASCAR Busch Series heads to Michigan International Speedway this weekend for the Carfax 250 Saturday August 19th. TNT and MRN Radio will broadcast all the racing action live beginning at 2:45 p.m. ET.

Olympia Steel Buildings is a proud co-sponsor of the No.14 Dodge owned by FitzBradshaw Racing

Skinner, Supercuts Team Battle Back, Score Top-20 Finish

2006-08-08T06:25:00.000-07:00

Clermont, IN. (August 5, 2006) - Mike Skinner battled back from early race contact and a tight handling racecar to bring the No. 12 Supercuts Dodge home in 18th place in the Kroger 200 Benefiting Riley Hospital for Children Saturday at O'Reilly Raceway Park.

When Mike Skinner climbed behind the wheel of the Supercuts Dodge Saturday morning, this NASCAR veteran had already run more than 200 miles in just two days. The Kroger 200 would be the second of three races Skinner would run this weekend in Indianapolis. The veteran held the distinction of being the only driver to compete in the NCTS, NBS and Nextel Cup races in the same weekend.

The Supercuts Dodge unloaded fast right off the truck with Skinner posting the second quickest time in the morning's first practice. The veteran was able to better his practice speed posting the 11th fastest qualifying time for the 200-lap event.

Knowing they had a fast racecar and a veteran driver behind the wheel, confidence was high in the Supercuts pit as the No. 12 took the green. Unfortunately contact from the No. 38 car on lap 11 sent Skinner careening into the wall bringing out the night's second caution.

Relinquishing his track position Skinner brought the No. 12 Dodge to pit road for repairs. After a quick assessment by the Supercuts crew, Skinner was sent back out on to the racing surface with what appeared to be only cosmetic damage.

It didn't take long into the green flag run for Skinner to radio an assessment of his wounded racecar.

"It's really tight," he said. "It won't turn in the middle, it's really tight."

A timely caution on lap 22 would allow Skinner to bring the No. 12 back to pit road for some much needed adjustments. Along with four fresh tires and fuel, the No. 12 crew took a spring rubber from the right rear and made significant air pressure changes hoping to loosen up the Supercuts Dodge.

Although continuing to inform the crew his racecar was "really, really tight" Skinner charged up through the field breaking back into the top-20 just past the halfway point of the 200-lap event.

A caution on lap 130 allowed Skinner one last pit stop in hopes of loosening up his very tight racecar. The Supercuts crew sprang into action bolting on four Goodyear tires, adding fuel and making a track bar change. Skinner was sent back into battle restarting in the 16th position.

Despite the wholesale changes made by the Supercuts crew, Skinner would continue to battle a persistent tight condition, taking the checkered flag in the 18th position.

Road course specialist Carlos Contreras returns to the No. 12 Dodge along with primary sponsor Goulds Pumps as the NASCAR Busch Series heads to Watkins Glen International for the second road course race of the year. NBC and MRN Radio will broadcast the Zippo 200 live beginning at 2:00 p.m. ET.

Olympia Steel Buildings is a proud co-sponsor of the No.14 Dodge owned by FitzBradshaw Racing

Musgrave, Family Dollar Team Bring Home Top-25 Finish

2006-08-08T05:55:00.000-07:00

Clermont, IN. (August 5, 2006) - After running in the top-15 for most of the Kroger 200, a tight-handling condition forced Ted Musgrave and the No. 14 Family Dollar team to settle for a 25th place finish Saturday night at O'Reilly Raceway Park.

Making his first NASCAR Busch Series start in almost two years, this defending Craftsman Truck Series champion found a yellow stripe on the bumper of his racecar Saturday morning. Busch Series officials deemed Musgrave, a NASCAR veteran, a "rookie" for Saturday's event at ORP.

Lead by the team of Mike Hillman Sr. and Mike Hillman Jr. the No. 14 Family Dollar car was fast right off the truck posting the 10th quickest time in the mornings first practice session.

After qualifying 17th, Musgrave used both patience and experience to guide his path through the field picking off spots one by one.

"She's a little loose," radioed Musgrave. "It's not bad though, I'm just being patient; saving my stuff."

The night's fourth caution flag waved on lap 53 allowing crew chief, Mike Hillman Jr. to bring his driver down pit road for service. Hoping to alleviate the loose condition Musgrave battled, Hillman called for fuel, four tires and an air pressure adjustment to the No. 14 Family Dollar machine.

Despite the adjustments made on the first stop, Musgrave continued to battle his tight machine.

"No grip," Musgrave radioed. "It's tight in the center, loose off."

"Do all you can with it," replied Hillman Sr. "We'll work on it next caution, hang in there."

A lengthy green flag run would allow leader Kevin Harvick to lap almost half the entire 43-car field including the No. 14 Family Dollar car before the caution flag would wave on lap 130.

Hillman Jr. again called his driver to pit road to adjust on the Family Dollar machine. Four tires and an air pressure adjustment complete, and the No. 14 returned to the racing surface ready to return to the battle.

Some hard racing by Musgrave on a restart allowed the veteran to get by the leaders and regain his spot on the lead lap before the caution flag would again wave.

Restarting deep in the pack, the Family Dollar team watched as the veteran battled his way up through traffic picking off cars with each lap. As the war between man and machine wore on, the No. 14 Family Dollar machine received some front-end damage due to the fierce battle for position out on the track.

Battling an increasingly tight condition due to the front-end damage, Musgrave would bring the No. 14 down pit road twice more for tires and adjustments hoping to loosen up his racecar. Despite their efforts, Musgrave's machine remained tight hampering his efforts to climb back into the top-20.

A late-race caution would set up a 13-lap sprint to the finish. Musgrave would battle amidst two and three wide racing right up to the checkered flag before finishing 25th in the No. 14 Family Dollar entry.

The NASCAR Busch Series heads to the road course of Watkins Glen International this weekend. NBC and MRN Radio will broadcast the Zippo 200 live beginning at 2:00 p.m. ET.

Olympia Steel Buildings is a proud co-sponsor of the No.14 Dodge owned by FitzBradshaw Racing

Veteran Ted Musgrave To Pilot No. 14 Family Dollar Entry At O'Reilly Raceway Park

2006-08-08T05:51:00.000-07:00

Defending Craftsman Truck Series champion Ted Musgrave has been tapped by FitzBradshaw Racing to pilot the No. 14 Family Dollar car in the Kroger 200 benefiting Riley Hospital for Children at O'Reilly Raceway Park.

"Having Ted in the car is exciting for our team, as well as sponsor Family Dollar," said Armando Fitz, team owner. "He is a proven winner and a NASCAR series champion. We're going into this weekend with confidence in our team and driver choice. I feel very strongly we can achieve positive results with this combination."

Musgrave's last Busch race at O'Reilly Raceway Park in 2000 resulted in a 21st place finish. The last time Musgrave competed in a NASCAR Busch Series race was in September 2004 at Richmond International Raceway.

Musgrave will benefit from having driven 200 laps around the .686-mile oval before climbing into the Family Dollar car the following night. The veteran will compete in the Power Stroke Diesel 200 NCTS race Friday night at ORP.

"I'm looking forward to working with FitzBradshaw Racing this weekend," states Musgrave. "O'Reilly Raceway Park has been a good track for me in the Craftsman Truck Series, I've run well there in the past. This is a great opportunity to race the Family Dollar car for FitzBradshaw Racing. I think it's going to be a lot of fun."

The Kroger 200 benefiting Riley Hospital for Children will be broadcast live on both TNT and MRN Radio beginning at 9:00 p.m. ET.

Olympia Steel Buildings is a proud co-sponsor of the No.14 Dodge owned by FitzBradshaw Racing

Skinner Returns to No. 12 Supercuts Dodge at O'Reilly Raceway Park

2006-08-08T05:38:00.000-07:00

Mike Skinner will once again pilot the No. 12 Supercuts Dodge for FitzBradshaw Racing in Saturday's Kroger 200 at O'Reilly Raceway Park in Indianapolis.
Skinner will attempt to pull triple-duty this weekend as all three of NASCAR's top-series roll into the Hoosier state. In addition to running both the Craftsman Truck Series and Busch Series races, Skinner will attempt to qualify for The Allstate 400 Nextel Cup race at the historic Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
In eight starts at O'Reilly Raceway Park, Skinner has two victories in the NCTS in 1995 and 1996. Skinner has two poles and has led 350 laps .He has three top-10's and two top-fives.
Skinner's last Busch Series start here came in 2003, starting ninth and finishing seventh.
The Supercuts team will unload chassis #10 this weekend. This particular car was recently run at Martinsville Speedway.

SKINNER ON RETURNING TO THE SUPERCUTS DODGE:

"I'm looking forward to getting back in the No. 12 Supercuts Dodge for FitzBradshaw Racing. I really like this track. Historically it's been a good track for me. I've led some laps, won two races here in the Craftsman Truck Series, I'm excited about this weekend. The competition is so tough now in the Busch Series that you really need to be on your game. I'd like to think if we can take some things from the truck race, hopefully we can get the Supercuts Dodge competitive, and have a good run Saturday night."

SKINNER ON PULLING TRIPLE-DUTY:

"I'm going to have an awful full plate this weekend, but I'm up for it. It's going to be pretty hectic going back and forth between both tracks. It's going to be a lot of fun.
I really think running the truck race the night before can only benefit my Busch car. I will have a full day's worth of practice plus a race under my belt before I even climb into the car. The set ups are not that far off between the two. I think we can learn a lot in the truck race on Friday night that will help us Saturday in the Busch car."

Olympia Steel Buildings is a proud co-sponsor of the No.14 Dodge owned by FitzBradshaw Racing

Brake Woes Take Family Dollar Dodge out of Contention

2006-07-25T07:18:00.000-07:00

Martinsville, VA. (July 22, 2006) - Veteran Ricky Craven's return to the NASCAR Busch Series ended just 66 short laps into the Goody's 250 Saturday at Martinsville Speedway. The No. 14 Family Dollar Dodge succumbed to brake failure resulting in a disappointing 39th place finish.

Craven's qualifying effort, hampered by a tight condition, forced the Family Dollar Dodge to start near the rear of the 43-car field. Unfazed, the young crew knew that with a veteran like Craven the Family Dollar Dodge would quickly charge to the front once the green flag flew.

Craven, as expected, expertly maneuvered the Family Dollar Dodge through the field making his way up to the 29th position in just 13 laps.

Despite complaining of a worsening tight handling condition Craven continued his steady climb through the field picking off cars one by one.

Misfortune would strike Craven on lap 34, as contact from another car would cause the Family Dollar Dodge to spin, bringing out yet another caution to slow the field.

"I'm locking up the left front brake!" Craven radioed his crew. "It's way too tight, I think we have a problem with the brakes."

Craven would bring the No. 14 to pit road to the attention of his crew for four tires and Sunoco racing fuel before returning to the race in the 38th position, one lap down to the leaders.

The Family Dollar Dodge's troubles would continue not long into the green flag run as Craven radioed crew chief, Greg Ely with an update.

"I can't get this thing stopped," radioed Craven. "I've lost the front brakes completely. We've got to come in and take a look at them."

Sitting helplessly behind the wall Craven could only watch as his crew worked feverishly to replace both front brake rotors in an effort the get the Family Dollar Dodge back out onto the track.

Craven would briefly return to the race before terminal brake woes would force the No. 14 Family Dollar Dodge to the garage, resulting in a disappointing 39th place finish.

"It's unfortunate that we didn't have the opportunity to really show how good the car really was," said Craven. "Had we not suffered brake problems, I think we could have had a solid top-10 finish."

The NASCAR Busch Series heads to Gateway International Raceway this weekend for the Gateway 250 presented by Shop n' Save. TNT and MRN Radio will broadcast all the racing action live beginning at 8:00 p.m. ET.

Olympia Steel Buildings is a proud co-sponsor of the No.12 Dodge owned by FitzBradshaw Racing

Contreras Battles Brake Problems, Perseveres to Bring Home 29th Place Finish

2006-07-25T06:50:00.000-07:00

Contreras Battles Brake Problems, Perseveres to Bring Home 29th Place Finish Martinsville, VA. (July 22, 2006) - Carlos Contreras battled back from brake problems to salvage a 29th place finish in the Goody's 250 Saturday at Martinsville Speedway.

Starting 31st in the No. 12 Supercuts/Beach Bash Dodge in only his second start of the 2006 season, Contreras methodically began picking his way through traffic from the drop of the green flag. With the help of veteran spotter Scott Clodfelter Contreras was able to maneuver his racecar into the top-25 in only 5 laps.

A caution flag on lap 68 would allow crew chief, Paul Wolfe to call his driver to pit road for some much needed adjustments. Hoping to alleviate the tight handling condition plaguing the No. 12, Wolfe would call for four tires, fuel and two rounds down on the right jacking bolt before sending Contreras back to the racing surface. These changes appeared to be exactly what the Supercuts/Beach Bash Dodge needed as Contreras broke in to the top-10 on lap 86.

The carnage out on the racetrack would continue with the caution flags flying with regular occurrence. Crew chief Wolfe offered this advice to his driver on one such caution.

"Carlos, you've got to keep this car clean," explained Wolfe.

"Be smart about it, you see how these guys are racing, you're doing a great job."

Mid-race contact from another car would cost Contreras a dozen spots forcing the Supercuts/Beach Bash Dodge back to the 24th position. Battling his way back up through the field Contreras began complaining he was losing the handling of his No. 12 Dodge.

"I'm tight, very, very tight," radioed Contreras. "I think my brakes are going bad."

"Hang in there buddy," encouraged Wolfe. "We've go to try and hang in there, you let me know if it gets worse and we'll get you in here." Contreras would fight brake problems for the remainder of the race bringing the Supercuts/Beach Bash Dodge home on the lead lap in the 29th position.

"This is not the finish I had hoped for," commented Contreras. "The Supercuts/Beach Bash car was good. My crew gave me good stops, made all the right adjustments. I really think we had a top-20 car today for sure."

"We had a lot of problems with the brakes," added Contreras. "They just got so hot, all I could do was hang on till the end."

The NASCAR Busch Series moves on to Gateway International Raceway for the Gateway 250 presented by Shop n' Save Saturday July 29th. TNT and MRN radio will carry all the racing action live beginning at 8:00 p.m. ET.

Olympia Steel Buildings is a proud co-sponsor of the No.12 Dodge owned by FitzBradshaw Racing

Veteran Ricky Craven Returns To Nascar Busch Series

2006-07-19T12:34:00.000-07:00

Event: Goody's 250
Date: July 22nd, 2006
Track: Martinsville Speedway
Laps/Miles: 250/131.5
TV/Radio: NBC/MRN 3:30 p.m. ET.

Saturday's Goody's 250 marks the first of a nine-race deal between Family Dollar and FitzBradshaw Racing. The Family Dollar Dodge will stop at IRP, Michigan, Bristol, Richmond, Kansas, Charlotte, Texas and the season finale at Homestead.
NASCAR veteran Ricky Craven returns to the NASCAR Busch Series Saturday July 22nd in the Goody's 250 at Martinsville Speedway. This marks Craven's first start of the 2006 race season.
No stranger to Martinsville Speedway, Craven has 27 starts at the historic half-mile oval in all three of NASCAR's top-three series.
Craven boasts five top-five and eight top-10 finishes. He has an average starting position of 16th with an average finish of 13th.
Craven has seen victory lane twice at Martinsville Speedway. His NEXTEL Cup Series win came in October 2001, followed up by a Craftsman Truck Series win in October 2005.
Craven's first pole positions in both the NASCAR NEXTEL Cup and Busch Series came at Martinsville Speedway.
FitzBradshaw Racing will unload chassis #04 this weekend. This is the same car the team raced to a 13th place finish in Bristol earlier this year.

Craven On Returning To Racing At Martinsville Speedway

"Martinsville is obviously a special venue for me, and I am eager to race again in the NASCAR Busch Series. I am looking for positive results this week for FitzBradshaw Racing and Family Dollar."

Olympia Steel Buildings is a proud co-sponsor of the No.14 Dodge owned by FitzBradshaw Racing

Carlos Contreras to Pilot No. 12 Beach Bash Dodge in Martinsville

2006-07-19T12:32:00.000-07:00

Event: Goody's 250
Date: July 22nd, 2006
Track: Martinsville Speedway
Laps/Miles: 250/131.5
TV/Radio: NBC/MRN 3:30 p.m. ET.

Carlos Contreras will make his second NASCAR Busch Series start of the 2006 season behind the wheel of the No. 12 Beach Bash Dodge for FitzBradshaw Racing.
Contreras has three previous starts at Martinsville Speedway in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series. He has completed 94% of all possible laps at the half-mile oval.
Contreras has an average starting position of 15th at Martinsville with an average finish of 20th.
FitzBradshaw Racing will unload chassis #10 this weekend in Martinsville. This chassis was last raced in April at Phoenix Raceway.

Contreras On Racing At Martinsville Speedway

"It's great to be back racing in the NASCAR Busch Series with FitzBradshaw Racing.

I am grateful to Armando Fitz for this opportunity to race the No. 12 Beach Bash Dodge at Martinsville Speedway. I've raced there before in the Truck Series and I'm looking forward to going back."

"Even better is the fact I have an excellent teammate this weekend in Ricky Craven.

He's one of the best I've ever had. He's a past winner in the NEXTEL Cup and Truck Series there, so I know he can teach me a lot this weekend. Not just about the track itself, but about racing in general too."

Olympia Steel Buildings is a proud co-sponsor of the No.14 Dodge owned by FitzBradshaw Racing

Veteran Ricky Craven To Pilot No. 14 Family Dollar Dodge For FitzBradshaw Racing

2006-07-18T13:44:00.000-07:00

Mooresville, N.C. (July 18, 2006) - FitzBradshaw Racing announced today that NASCAR veteran Ricky Craven will pilot the No. 14 Family Dollar Dodge in the Goody's 250 at Martinsville Speedway July 22nd.

No stranger to victory lane at Martinsville Speedway, Craven boasts two wins in 27 starts at the half-mile oval in both the NASCAR NEXTEL Cup and Craftsman Truck Series.

"Martinsville is obviously a special venue for me," said Craven, "and I am eager to race again in the NASCAR Busch Series. I'm looking for positive results this week for FitzBradshaw Racing and Family Dollar."

Craven, the 1992 NASCAR Busch Series Rookie of the Year also posted his first Busch Series and NEXTEL Cup Series pole positions at the historic half-mile oval.

"We're really excited to have someone like Ricky Craven behind the wheel of the Family Dollar Dodge this weekend in Martinsville," commented owner Armando Fitz. "Ricky brings a wealth of knowledge and success to our team, as well as being a driver with proven results. We're anticipating one of the most successful weekends that our team has had this season."

Olympia Steel Buildings is a proud co-sponsor of the No.14 Dodge owned by FitzBradshaw Racing