TEXAS FAST FACTS
NASCAR
Craftsman Truck Series
October
5, 2001
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Birth date: |
Dec
1, 1964 |
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Hometown: |
Belfair,
WA |
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Height: |
5’
– 9” |
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Martial Status: |
Single |
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Children: |
None |
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Driver
Larry Gunselman
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Larry
raced in the NASCAR Winston West Series on a limited basis with
his own team from 1990 to 1995. He was awarded the NASCAR Winston
West “Most Improved Driver’ Award in 1994.
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In
1996, Larry drove the #37 Race/Stuff Olsen Technology Ford,
winning in just his third race. Larry was awarded the NASCAR
Winston West “Most Popular Driver” Award while finishing 3rd
in points.
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In
1997, he finished fourth in the points chase while driving the
#37 Ford.
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Over
his eight year racing career in the NASCAR Winston West Series,
Larry competed in 54 races, achieving 1 win, 16 top-5 finishes,
and 28 top-10 finishes.
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Larry
was one of only three NASCAR Winston West drivers to be invited
to compete in both NASCAR Suzuka Thunder Special 100 races in
Suzuka Japan against the best 25 drivers from the NASCAR Winston
Cup, Busch Grand National, Craftsman Trucks, and Winston West.
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Larry
has raced in selected Winston Cup, Craftsman Truck, and Winston
West races.
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Recent
Texas Races
- June
8, 2001
- O'Reilly
400
- Started:
29
- Finished:
30
- Laps:
46
- Points:
61
- Winnings:
$9,115
- Status:
Engine
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October 13, 2000
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Started: 15
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Finished: 29
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Status: Accident
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Driver: Tony Roper
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June 9, 2000
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Started: 7
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Finished: 14
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Status: Running
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Driver: Jamie McMurray
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2001
NASCAR CRAFTSMAN TRUCK SERIES STATISTICS
Best
Start: 26th (Milwaukee, Kansas, Chicago)
Best
Finish: 16th (Kansas)
TEAM
MEMBERS
Beverly &
Mike Mittler - Owner / Crew Chief
Bill Politsch
- General Manager / Catch Can
Brian Springmeier
- Front Tire Changer
Darryl Hoffman
- Front Tire Carrier/Engine
Ray Sauer
- Rear Tire Changer
Kip McGruder
- Rear Tire Carrier
Dennis Killian
- Gasman
Mike Collins
- Transport Driver & Jackman
Janet Politsch
- Scorer
SPONSORS
Waterloo
Tool Storage
Mittler
Brothers Machine & Tool
Childs
Tire
Quaker
State
QUOTES:
"Texas
is one of the fastest tracks we run on. I've run Texas Before and I'm
anxious to return there again. Our MB Motorsports team has also run
well at Texas several times before. We're worked hard on our truck setup
and we have a very competitive engine for the Silverado 350 race. We're
looking for a top 10 finish at least."