Chad Chaffin Racing Photo Gallery: Atlanta
Easy Care Vehicle Service 200
Bobby Hamilton Racing Photo Gallery: Atlanta
Easy Care Vehicle Service 200
CHASE MONTGOMERY/No. 8 Team - 2004 Craftsman Truck Series Results
Easy Care Vehicle Service 200 | Atlanta Motor Speedway
Chase Montgomery Limps Home 23rd In Atlanta
Chase Montgomery really does like racing at the Atlanta Motor Speedway but his bad luck at the 1.54 mile quad oval continued with the running of the inaugural NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series event. While experiencing a mechanical failure, Montgomery steered his #8 Big Daddy’s Cycle World DODGE to a 23rd place finish in the Easycare Vehicle Service Contracts 200.
Chase Montgomery Photo Gallery: Atlanta
Easy Care Vehicle Service 200
Hamilton Ready for Two in a Row
A Habitat for Humanity logo will be on the TV panel of the Square D Dodge this weekend in Martinsville. It will be the first of several times Square D will be teaming up with Habitat for Humanity this season. For the past three years, Square D has been the sole supplier of electrical distribution equipment for Habitat homes. This year they are celebrating its partnership with Habitat and the milestone of supplying the 10,000 homes since 2001 with safe, quality Square D Brand load centers and circuit breakers.
Chaffin Ups the Ante for Martinsville
"We ran really good there in the spring last year. We had a chance to win the race. Dennis Setzer passed us and we raced each other hard, but clean. With three laps to go, we ran out of fuel. So we had a good truck for that race and showed our hand. That just goes to show, if the truck is right then it makes the driver look like the hero. I know my teammate (Bobby Hamilton) will be strong this weekend because he is one of the best on the track. Our trucks are very good and our setups are right on now. So we will be one of the teams to beat."
Chase Montgomery, #8 BHR2 Dodge Preview: MARTINSVILLE
“I am really ready for some short track racing. Although this will be my first time racing at Martinsville, I have done well on short tracks thus far in my career. I have run very well at some legendary tough tracks such as Salem (IN) and Winchester (IN) and I look to have the same success at Martinsville. Plus, Martinsville is such a popular track within NASCAR and that makes it very exciting for me to finally run here this weekend.”
Bobby Hamilton Qualifies for Fifth Starting Position at Matinsville
Square D driver Bobby Hamilton qualified his No. 4 Dodge in the fifth starting position for tomorrow’s Kroger 250 at Martinsville Speedway with a time of 20.674 seconds. The “short-track shoe” is a definite favorite for the race win, especially since he has not been out of the top ten since the truck unloaded this weekend. On top of that, Hamilton has previously led over an impressive 1500 laps on the .526-mile oval.
Chad Chaffin on Outside Pole for Kroger 250
Dickies driver Chad Chaffin qualified his No. 18 Dodge on the outside pole for tomorrow’s Kroger 250 with a time of 20.615 seconds. This marks the first time in only three races so far this season Chaffin has started from the front row.
Flat Tires Plague Hamilton, Finishes 31st in Martinsville
It didn’t take long for Square D driver Bobby Hamilton to make his way to the lead of the Kroger 250 at Martinsville Speedway. Hamilton, who started in fifth position, led for 15 laps and then settled in to cruise amongst the top six trucks. Unfortunately both of the front tires on the Square D Racing Dodge went flat on lap 188 forcing the team to make a green-flag pit stop and fix the problem. As a result Hamilton finished the event in 31st.
Dickies Racing Recap - Kroger 250
Mr. Consistency, Chad Chaffin notched another top-10 finish as he wrestled back from one lap down in the Kroger 250 at Martinsville Speedway to finish the event on the lead lap. The Dickies driver was penalized early in the race and earned his lap back by racing with the leaders before a caution came out late in the event. Chaffin finished the race in 10th position and moved up two spots in the NASCAR Championship points battle to eighth position.
Bobby Hamilton Racing Photo Gallery: Martinsville
Kroger 250
Chad Chaffin Photo Gallery: Martinsville
Kroger 250
Montgomery Strong In Martinsville Debut
“Rookie Earns Career Best Finish In Craftsman Truck Series”
After racing on two of the fastest tracks on the Craftsman Truck Series circuit and a month off between the races, Chase Montgomery was really looking forward to some short track racing. In his first appearance at the difficult paper-clip shaped Martinsville Speedway, Montgomery put on an impressive performance as he piloted his #8 DODGE to a 16th place finish in the running of the Kroger 250.
Chase Montgomery Photo Gallery: Martinsville
Kroger 250
Kodak & Bobby Hamilton Racing Give 2004 Drive For Diversity Program The Green Flag
Eastman Kodak Company today announced it will sponsor Bobby Hamilton Racing’s No. 77 Dodge for the 2004 NASCAR Dodge Weekly Series races at the Music City Motorplex in Nashville, Tennessee. Eighteen- year-old Joe Henderson of Franklin, Tennessee was chosen from the Drive for Diversity program to drive the Kodak Perfect Touch Dodge. The team is owned by veteran NASCAR driver Bobby Hamilton.
Chase Montgomery Mansfield Preview
Chase is coming off his career best NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series event last month at Martinsville with a 16th place finish. The native Tennessean is looking to build on that performance and gain some momentum as the series enters the busy part of its schedule.
Bobby Hamilton Square D Preview - UAW/GM Ohio 250
Event: UAW/GM Ohio 250
Location: Mansfield Motorsports Park
Qualifying: May 15th 3:00 PM EDT
Race Start: May 16th 2:00 PM EDT Live on Speed
Chad Chaffin Dickies Preview - UAW/GM Ohio 250
Event: UAW/GM Ohio 250
Location: Mansfield Motorsports Park
Qualifying: May 15th 3:00 PM EDT
Race Start: May 16th 2:00 PM EDT Live on Speed
Chad Chaffin Photo Gallery: Mansfield
UAW/GM Ohio 250
Square D Racing Recap - UAW/GM Ohio 250
Square D driver Bobby Hamilton proved his veteran status at the new venue in Mansfield, Ohio as he brought his No. 4 Dodge home in fourth position in yesterday’s UAW/GM Ohio 250. Hamilton moved up to fourth in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series points standings after his finish in the 252-lap event. He is only 70 points behind leader Dennis Setzer.
Dickies Racing Recap - UAW/GM Ohio 250
Dickies driver Chad Chaffin was a victim of circumstance in this weekend’s UAW/GM Ohio 250 at Mansfield Motorsports Park. On lap 109 Chaffin was forced to slam on the brakes when two fellow competitors tangled in front of him. The Dickies team fought back to fix the damage and finish the race in 31st position.
Chase Montgomery Mansfield Post Race Report
To say that Chase Montgomery feels like he has a black cloud hovering over him would be an understatement. Once again bitten by bad luck, Montgomery finished 29th in the inaugural running of the UAW/GM Ohio 250 at the Mansfield Motorsports Speedway after being collected in a short track version of the “big one”.
Bobby Hamilton Photo Gallery: Mansfield
UAW/GM Ohio 250
Chase Montgomery Photo Gallery: Mansfield
UAW/GM Ohio 250
Square D teaming up with Southern Living Idea House in Charlotte
The Square D Dodge will run with the Southern Living Idea House logo on the deck lid at Charlotte on May 21 prior to the opening of the 2004 Idea House in Panama City on June 5.
Chase Montgomery Lowe’s Infineon 200 Preview
Chase is coming off a disappointing 29th place finish at the inaugural UAW/GM Ohio 250 at the Mansfield Motorsports Speedway last weekend. His bid for a top 15 finish was dashed with about 20 laps to go when he got caught up in the short track version of the “big one”.
Chad Chaffin Dickies Preview - Infineon 200
Event: Infineon 200
Location: Lowe’s Motor Speedway
Qualifying: May 20th 5:45 PM EDT
Race Start: May 21st 8:30 PM EDT Live on Speed
Hamilton Qualifies 5th in Charlotte
Square D driver Bobby Hamilton qualified his No. 4 Dodge in fifth position for tomorrow’s Infineon 200 night race at Lowe’s Motor Speedway. Hamilton was fourth fastest in the first practice after running only a handful of laps and parking his Dodge in the garage area.
Chaffin Posts Top 10 in Charlotte
Chad Chaffin qualified the No. 18 Dickies Dodge in tenth position with a time of 30.584 seconds for tomorrow’s Infineon 200 night race at Lowe’s Motor Speedway. Chaffin was 10th fastest in the first practice session today on the 1.5-mile oval.
Square D Racing Recap Infineon 200 - Hamilton Logs Another Top 10 in Charlotte
Bobby Hamilton wheeled his Square D Dodge around Lowe’s Motor Speedway’s 1.5-mile oval in the top five for most of the Infineon 200 until he was forced to pit for fuel. Although Hamilton restarted in 30th with only 50 laps left in the race, he passed 20 trucks to finish the event in 10th position. Hamilton is still fourth in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series points standings, only four points out of the third spot.
Dickies Racing Recap Infineon 200
Dickies driver Chad Chaffin worked his way into the top five only 29 laps into the Infineon 200 at Lowe’s Motor Speedway. Chaffin raced in the top 10 showing other teams he was one of the trucks to beat, before he was bumped in the rear while close racing with only 30 laps left in the race. Chaffin finished the race with a wounded truck in 30th position.
Bobby Hamilton Photo Gallery: Charlotte
Infineon 200
Chad Chaffin Photo Gallery: Charlotte
Infineon 200
Montgomery Tormented By Mystery Handling Woes
Chase Montgomery’s rookie season in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series continued on its path of a rocky road on Friday night. While fighting a bad handling truck, the 22-year-old brought home his #8 DODGE in the 24th position in the running of the Infineon 200 under the lights at the Lowe’s Motor Speedway.
Chase Montgomery Photo Gallery: Charlotte
Infineon 200
Chase Montgomery - Dover Preview
Chase is coming off a 24th place finish at the Lowe’s Motor Speedway a few weeks ago in the running of the Infineon 200. Chase and his BHR2 team battled an ill-handling truck all weekend and their persistent efforts helped them come home with a safe finish.
Bobby Hamilton Square D Preview - MBNA America 200
Event: MBNA America 200
Location: Dover International Raceway
Qualifying: June 3rd 3:15 PM EDT
Race Start: June 4th 4:00 PM EDT Live on Speed
Chad Chaffin Dickies Preview - MBNA America 200
Event: MBNA America 200
Location: Dover International Speedway
Qualifying: June 3rd 3:15 PM EDT
Race Start: June 4th 4:00 PM EDT Live on Speed
Bobby Hamilton Racing New Shop - Sneak Peek
Here's a sneak peek at the new home of Bobby Hamilton Racing and drivers Chad Chaffin in the No. 18 Dickies Dodge and No. 4 Square D Dodge driver and Team Owner, Bobby Hamilton.
Chad Chaffin Qualifies 9th in Dover
Chad Chaffin qualified his Dickies Dodge in the ninth starting position for tomorrow’s MBNA America 200. Chaffin’s lap time of 23.733 seconds was faster than he ran in both the morning practice sessions.
Bobby Hamilton Qualifies 7th in Dover
Bobby Hamilton qualified his Square D Dodge in the seventh starting position for tomorrow’s MBNA America 200. Hamilton’s lap time of 23.690 seconds was one of eight times that broke the previous track record at Dover International Speedway.
Chad Chaffin Wins Dover!
With 52 laps left in the MBNA America 200 at Dover International Speedway Dickies driver Chad Chaffin took the lead under caution and held off driver Rick Crawford by .382 seconds to win his first NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series race.
Hamilton's 19th Place Finish Doesn't Reflect Top Five Run In Dover
Square D driver Bobby Hamilton ran in the top five for most of the MBNA America 200 at Dover International Speedway until a scheduled green-flag pit stop for fuel cost him the top-five finishing position. He went on to finish the race two laps down in the 19th spot.
Chase Montgomery Dover Post Race Report
Chase Montgomery feels like he has had a “black cloud” following him so far this year in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series. Despite further bad luck on Friday in Dover, the 20-year-old rookie feels that he may just have found a clearing in that cloud. Montgomery had a solid run denied at the Dover International Speedway during the running of the MBNA America 200. A mid-race encounter with oil from a competitor’s blown engine resulted in a deceiving 28th place finish for Chase and his #8 Big Daddy’s Cycle World DODGE.
Chad Chaffin Photo Gallery: Dover
MBNA America 200
Bobby Hamilton Photo Gallery: Dover
MBNA America 200
Chase Montgomery Photo Gallery: Dover
MBNA America 200
Chad Chaffin Dickies Preview: Texas
Event: O’Reilly 400K
Location: Texas Motor Speedway
Qualifying: June 10th 5:15 PM EDT
Race Start: June 11th 9:00 PM EDT Live on Speed
Bobby Hamilton Square D Preview - O’Reilly 400K
Event: O’Reilly 400K
Location: Texas Motor Speedway
Qualifying: June 10th 5:15 PM EDT
Race Start: June 11th 9:00 PM EDT Live on Speed
Chase Montgomery Texas Preview
Chase is coming off a very promising run last week at Dover. Despite a disappointing 29th place finish, the 20-year-old rookie was one of the fastest trucks during the first part of the race. However, he was caught up in another competitor blowing an engine and putting fluid down on the track – sending his #8 DODGE machine hard into the Turn 1 wall and for all purposes ending his day.
Hamilton Qualifies 12th in Texas
Bobby Hamilton qualified his Square D Dodge in the twelfth starting position for tomorrow's O'Reilly 400K night race at Texas Motor Speedway. Hamilton's lap time of 30.107 seconds places him in the same starting position as he was in at Atlanta Motor Speedway, a race he
won earlier this year.
Hamilton Notches Another Top 10 in Texas
The Square D Racing Team made major changes before the start of the O’Reilly 400K at Texas Motor Speedway. The changes paid off for Hamilton’s team as they notched their fourth top-10 this season when they finished the race in seventh.
Bobby Hamilton Photo Gallery: Texas
O'Reilly 400K
Chad Chaffin Photo Gallery: Texas
O'Reilly 400K
Chaffin Finishes Fifth in Dickies Backyard
One thing is certain—Texans don’t like a beating. The Dickies Dodge team knew they had something to prove coming into Dickies backyard…and prove they did. Following a Victory Lane appearance at Dover, Chad Chaffin felt confident and eager to race at Texas. An eighth place qualifying round, and fastest on the track during happy hour amped up the team and prepared them for a true Texas showdown on Friday night.
Montgomery Strong With 17th In Texas
The light at the end of the tunnel keeps getting brighter for NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series rookie Chase Montgomery. The 20-year-old put on a strong performance under the lights Friday night as he piloted his #8 DODGE to a 17th place finish in the running of the O’Reilly 400 at the Texas Motor Speedway.
Chase Montgomery Photo Gallery: Texas
O'Reilly 400K
Bobby Hamilton Square D Preview - O’Reilly 200
Event: O’Reilly 200
Location: Memphis Motorsports Park
Qualifying: June 18th 4:00 PM EDT
Race Start: June 19th 3:00 PM EDT Live on Speed
Chad Chaffin Dickies Preview - O’Reilly 200
Event: O’Reilly 200
Location: Memphis Motorsports Park
Qualifying: June 18th 4:00 PM EDT
Race Start: June 19th 3:00 PM EDT Live on Speed
Chase Montgomery BHR2 Preview - O’Reilly 200
Event: O’Reilly 200
Date: Saturday June 19, 2004
Track: Memphis Motorsports Park (.75-mile tri-oval) Millington,TN
Laps/Miles: 200 laps / 150 miles
TV: SPEED CHANNEL 3:00 p.m. EST
Radio: MRN 2:45 p.m. EST
Qualifying: Friday, June 18, 2004 @ 4:00 p.m. EST
Hamilton Qualifies Third in Memphis
Bobby Hamilton qualified third for tomorrow’s O’Reilly 200 at Memphis Motorsports Park with a lap time of 22.739 seconds in his Square D Dodge. Hamilton, known as the short-track guru, has yet to qualify outside of the top 10 at Memphis.
Square D Racing Recap: O’Reilly 200
Hamilton scored his second win this season in the Square D Dodge with a gutsy move on Shane Hmiel by passing on the outside at Memphis Motorsports Park with only eight laps left in the O’Reilly 200. The win moved Hamilton up one position in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series points race to third.
Dickies Racing Recap: O’Reilly 200
Dickies driver Chad Chaffin finished ninth, logging his third top 10 in a row, in the O’Reilly 200 at Memphis Motorsports Park.
Chaffin started the race in the ninth position and by lap 81, he had moved into the eighth spot running times that were as fast as the leaders. The second caution of the day came out on lap 100 and Chaffin asked his Crew Chief Kip McCord to free up his Dickies Dodge on the center of the turns. “I’m loose coming off the corners because I’m so tight in the middle of them,” Chaffin said. “It’s hard to pass right now; nobody is coming off the bottom of the race track. The top groove just hasn’t come in yet.”
Bobby Hamilton Photo Gallery: Memphis
O'Reilly 200
Chad Chaffin Photo Gallery: Memphis
O'Reilly 200
Montgomery Solid in City of Blues
The 2004 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series season is starting to turn the corner for rookie Chase Montgomery and his new BHR2 team. The 20-year-old earned his second straight top 20 finish with a solid 18th place in the running of the O’Reilly 200 at the Memphis Motorsports Park on Saturday.
Chase Montgomery Photo Gallery: Memphis
O'Reilly 200
Bobby Hamilton Square D Preview - Black Cat
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Fireworks 200
Event: Black Cat Fireworks 200
Location: Milwaukee Mile
Qualifying: June 25th 4:30 PM EDT
Race Start: June 25th 8:00 PM EDT Live on Speed
Chad Chaffin Dickies Preview - Black Cat
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Fireworks 200
Event: Black Cat Fireworks 200
Location: Milwaukee Mile
Qualifying: June 25th 4:30 PM EDT
Race Start: June 25th 8:00 PM EDT Live on Speed
Chase Montgomery BHR2 Preview - Black Cat
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Fireworks 200
Event: Black Cat Fireworks 200
Date: Friday June 25, 2004
Track: Milwaukee Mile (1-mile oval) West Allis, WI
Laps/Miles: 200 laps / 200 miles
TV: SPEED CHANNEL 9:00 p.m. EST
Radio: MRN / XM Satellite Radio 9:00 p.m. EST
Qualifying: Friday, June 25, 2004 @ 6:00 p.m. EST
Dickies Racing Recap - Black Cat
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Fireworks 200
Dickies driver Chad Chaffin passed points leader Dennis Setzer in a spectacular neck-n-neck combat across the finish line of the Milwaukee Mile to bring his No. 18 Dodge home in second in the Black Cat Fireworks 200. This marks Chaffin’s fourth consecutive top-ten finish since his win in Dover. The runner-up position also enabled Chaffin to pick up four spots in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series points battle where he is now sixth.
Chad Chaffin Photo Gallery: Milwaukee
Black Cat
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Fireworks 200
Bobby Hamilton Photo Gallery: Milwaukee
Black Cat
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Fireworks 200
Square D Racing Recap - Black Cat
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Fireworks 200
After leading 26 laps in tonight’s Black Cat Fireworks 200 at the Milwaukee Mile Square D driver Bobby Hamilton finished the race in the sixth position. The third consecutive top-ten finish enabled Hamilton to close the gap on Carl Edwards in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series points race. He is third, only 22 points behind second.
Montgomery Fights Tough Luck In Milwaukee
Just when the fortunes seemed to have turned to the better for Chase Montgomery, the ugly head of “bad luck” reared itself again for the rookie and his BHR2 team. Montgomery battled engine and alternator problems on his way to a disappointing 27th place finish in the running of the Black Cat 200 at the Milwaukee Mile.
Chase Montgomery Photo Gallery: Milwaukee
Black Cat
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Fireworks 200
Bobby Hamilton Square D Preview: O’Reilly Auto Parts 250
Turn Up the Heat:
“When we go to Kansas it is extremely hot. It is unbearable at times. Last year it was estimated that inside the trucks it was 140 degrees. To endure that for two and one-half hours in a race truck going at the speeds we’re going and staying on your toes the whole time is very tough on a driver. A driver’s mind is working so many areas during the race. It is hard to watch your surroundings, think about pitting, change gears or brake while driving at high rates of speed, especially if you get winded.
Montgomery Fights Tough Luck In Milwaukee
Just when the fortunes seemed to have turned to the better for Chase Montgomery, the ugly head of “bad luck” reared itself again for the rookie and his BHR2 team. Montgomery battled engine and alternator problems on his way to a disappointing 27th place finish in the running of the Black Cat 200 at the Milwaukee Mile.
Chase Montgomery No. 8 BHR2 Dodge Kansas Preview
Event: O’Reilly 250
Date: Saturday July 3, 2004
Track: Kansas Speedway (1.5-mile tri-oval) Kansas City, KS
Laps/Miles: 167 laps / 250.5 miles
TV: SPEED CHANNEL 3:00 p.m. EST
Radio: MRN / XM Satellite Radio 3:00 p.m. EST
Qualifying: Friday, July 2, 2004 @ 3:00 p.m. EST
Dickies Sporting Camo Paint Scheme Starting in Kansas
Event: O’Reilly Auto Parts 250
Location: Kansas Speedway
Qualifying: July 2nd 3:00 PM EDT
Race Start: July 3rd 3:00 PM EDT Live on Speed
Chaffin Logs Another Top 10
Dickies driver Chad Chaffin maneuvered his newly camouflaged No. 18 Dodge around 10 wrecks and finished ninth in the O’Reilly Auto Parts 250 at Kansas Speedway. For the seventh time in only 10 races this year, the fifth time in a row, Chaffin finished the race in the top 10.
Hamilton Finishes Second in Kansas
Square D driver Bobby Hamilton led the most laps before finishing second in the O’Reilly Auto Parts 250 at Kansas Speedway on Saturday. His fourth top-five finish helped Hamilton close the gap in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series points battle to leader Dennis Setzer, who he is only trailing by 61 points.
Bobby Hamilton Square D Preview: Missouri-Illinois Dodge Dealers Ram Tough 200
Speed Calms Me: “I don’t even realize it when I am running 180 miles per hour around a race track. Speed really calms me. The only time I realize how fast I’m going is when I come up behind or beside someone. Then you feel the speed. I can really tell it when I pass someone on a race track because their truck pulls me around so much. You know how when you drive down the interstate by yourself you can be going 80 mph without ever realizing it? It doesn’t bother you until you go by someone running 70 that you notice a difference. The closeness of the cars or trucks on the race track is what makes it hard to stay calm. When your truck is out there moving around because wind in going over and around it, then you can tell what speed feels like.”
Chad Chaffin Dickies Racing Preview: Missouri-Illinois Dodge Dealers Ram Tough 200
Gateway: “Gateway is an unusual track. It looks like it was built to fit the exact available acreage there. They squeezed it in between the drag strip and the interstate. The front and back straightaway is really long, which causes us to shift from third gear to fourth gear when we run through there. It has narrow, sweeping corners. I feel good about our chances at Gateway. The Joey Arrington motors are running great and I know I will have a fast truck. My team has been doing an awesome job of having the truck prepared for race day. We are going with the intention of winning, but I would be thrilled with a top-five finish to keep our streak going.”
Montgomery Earns Hard Fought Top 20 At Kentucky
Chase Montgomery has had a roller coaster first season in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series and it continued Saturday night at the Kentucky Speedway. Montgomery battled the handling of his #8 DODGE all evening on his way to a 20th place finish in the running of the Built Ford Tough 225 at the 1.5-mile speedway.
Chase Montgomery Photo Gallery: Kentucky
Built Ford Tough 225
Chase Montgomery Gateway Preview
Event:
Missouri-Illinois Dodge Dealers Ram Tough 200
Date:
Saturday July 17, 2004
“This is another one of those tracks that I have never seen before. I have heard that it is somewhat like Milwaukee and at the end of that race I was getting around there very well. We are taking the same truck that we ran at that race in Milwaukee and I am confident in my crew to get the set-up under me and I believe that I will get the hang of the track fairly quickly. I seem to be growing fond of these flat tracks much like Milwaukee and Memphis, so I look for another strong run this week at Gateway.”
Bobby Hamilton Square D Racing Recap: Ram Tough 200
Square D driver Bobby Hamilton led 43 laps in the Missouri-Illinois Dodge Dealers Ram Tough 200 at Gateway International Raceway before tangling with Shane Hmeil on a green-white-checkered finish going for the win. Hamilton’s Square D Dodge went up on two wheels riding the outside retaining wall, but he still managed to finish in 17th position on the lead lap.
Chad Chaffin Race Recap: Ram Tough 200
Dickies driver Chad Chaffin survived an excitement-filled Dodge Ram Tough 200 at Gateway International Raceway bringing the No. 18 Dodge home in fourth position. Chaffin’s fifth top-five finish of the season enabled him to close the gap in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series point standings. He now sits fifth, 187 out of first.
Chad Chaffin Photo Gallery: St. Louis
Missouri-Illinois Dodge Dealers Ram Tough 200
Bobby Hamilton Photo Gallery: St. Louis
Missouri-Illinois Dodge Dealers Ram Tough 200
Chase Montgomery Photo Gallery: St. Louis
Missouri-Illinois Dodge Dealers Ram Tough 200
Montgomery Battles For 12th at Gateway
For the second time in three weeks, Chase Montgomery earned his career best finish in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series. Montgomery steered his #8 DODGE clear of late race trouble on his way to a 12th place finish in the running of the Dodge Dealers Ram Tough 200 at the Gateway International Raceway.
Chase Montgomery No. 8 Dodge BHR2 Preview: Michigan
“Like most drivers, I really like the track at Michigan. It is a fast and wide race track that allows for multiple racing grooves. There is a lot of drafting at the track and it starts to remind you a little of Daytona – which is my favorite place to run so Michigan ranks up there as well. We did some testing last week at Kentucky and I think we found some things that are going to really help us here in the second half of the season at places such as Michigan. Everyone seems to be revived a little with the week off and we are looking forward to a strong run this weekend in the Irish Hills.”
Bobby Hamilton Square D Preview: Michigan
Not Points Racing: “I think most people saw in Gateway when I had a totaled out truck that I’m not points racing. When these teams start doing that, it only causes problems. I’m a firm believer in the fact that if you consistently run well, the points will add up. I want to win the most races this year and the points will fall into place where they may. I’m not out there riding around trying to collect the most points. I want to lead my one lap early to get the extra bonus points for that and then race where I can. If that means lead the most laps, then so be it. We want wins, not top fives or top tens….wins.”
Chad Chaffin Dickies Preview: Michigan
Michigan Preview: “I am confident in our chances this weekend at Michigan. I finished third there last year and the Dickies Dodge continues to be extremely fast off the trailer. We will just make the adjustments needed to ensure a solid run. I would love to see the Dickies Dodge come out of Michigan third in points. I feel third in points is defiantly within our reach in the next few races. This team is going to stay focused and keep doing what we are doing. Michigan is just another week in this business.”
Square D Racing Recap: Hamilton Finishes Fifth
DETROIT (July 31, 2004) – On eight different occasions Square D driver Bobby Hamilton led for a total of 50 laps in the Line-X Spray-On Truck Bedliners 200 at Michigan International Speedway. Hamilton finished the race in the fifth position, after leading the most laps; and closed the gap in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series point battle to just 33 points behind Dennis Setzer.
Bobby Hamilton Photo Gallery: Michigan
Line-X Spray-on Truck Bedliners 200
Chad Chaffin Photo Gallery: Michigan
Line-X Spray-on Truck Bedliners 200
Chad Chaffin Racing Recap: Michigan
Dickies driver Chad Chaffin overcame an ill-handling No.18 Dodge to finish 11th in the LINE-X Spray-On Truck Bedliners 200 at Michigan International Speedway. It was Chaffin’s 11th top-15 finish this season.
Montgomery Motors To 15th at MIS
The maturation process of a rookie race car driver and his team can be a long and arduous process. NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series rookie Chase Montgomery and his BHR2 team can see their progress as they can gain on the growth process. In another sign of this, Chase steered his #8 DODGE to a 15th place finish in the Line-X Spray-On Bedliners 200 at the Michigan International Speedway.
Square D Racing Preview: IRP
Driving Like an Owner:
“This team doesn’t worry about finishing races. I’m driving as an owner this year. I’m an owner who’s got to sign a sponsorship for next year, and I need TV time to keep that sponsorship. To get TV time we’ve got to win races. We’re not just riding around and being so spooked that we don’t try several things in risk of losing points. I’m just not going to do it. We’re a few races out from looking at points. The closer we get to the end of this year, about six or seven races out; we’re going to look at the points. Then I might be conservative behind the wheel, but then again I think not.”
Chase Montgomery Photo Gallery: Michigan
Line-X Spray-on Truck Bedliners 200
Chase Montgomery, No. 8 BHR2 Dodge IRP Preview
“This will be my first time racing at IRP. I have gone the last few years to watch the races and the track looks like it is a lot of fun. I have had some pretty good runs at similar tracks to IRP and I expect the same on Friday night. It is always a big show here for the whole week in Indy and you sure do want to make a good showing. The race always has some great racing and is a fan favorite on our schedule. The guys on this team have been giving me great trucks all year and if we get the chassis under us and stay out of trouble then we will have a really good run.”
Dickies Racing Preview: IRP
Subbing for Bobby: (Chad Chaffin) “I subbed for Bobby (Hamilton, truck owner) one time at IRP because he was busy practicing his Winston Cup ride at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. He was driving the Dana Dodge for the truck race and he asked me to come to Indianapolis and practice it for him. I jumped at the chance. I remember being really nervous. I thought what if I put this thing in the wall? If that happened it would ruin his whole weekend. I wanted to do a really good job and help him get the truck worked out. Bobby thanked me on TV and that made my day. It was a lot of fun, but a lot of pressure. At the time it was a big deal for me to be able to do that for him.”
Square D Race Recap: Third at IRP
INDIANAPOLIS, IN (Aug. 6, 2004) – On the final lap coming off turn two Square D driver Bobby Hamilton jumped to the outside of Travis Kvapil. The duo battled door-to-door into turn three and as Hamilton came off turn four, he took the position and finished third in the Power Stroke Diesel 200 at Indianapolis Raceway Park. As a result of his seventh top-five finish this year, Hamilton took the lead in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series points championship.
Dickies Race Recap: Chaffin Wins IRP
INDIANAPOLIS, IN (August 6, 2004) - Dickies driver Chad Chaffin jumped to the outside of Johnny Sauter coming off turn two of the final lap at Indianapolis Raceway Park. The duo battled down the back straightaway and into turns three and four; and it was Chaffin who scored his second win this season in the Power Stroke Diesel 200. The victory moved Chaffin up two spots in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series point standings. He now sits fourth, 138 out of first.
Bobby Hamilton Photo Gallery: Indianapolis
Power Stroke Diesel 200
Chad Chaffin Photo Gallery: Indianapolis
Power Stroke Diesel 200
Chase Montgomery Post Race Report: IRP
The issue of parts failures is an unfortunate part of the racing equation. Chase Montgomery and his #8 DODGE suffered one of those untimely failures on Friday night with a punctured power steering line. The result was a disappointing 32nd place finish in the running of the Power Stroke 200 at the Indianapolis Raceway Park.
Square D Racing Preview: Toyota Tundra 200
Bobby Jr. Shake Down: “We built a brand new in-house truck for Bristol and needed to have a test session with it. Bobby Junior drove a truck for me two years ago in Nashville and finished third. He gave us a lot of great input, so this is a natural fit for us again. Harold Holly and all the Marines guys are coming over to pit it, so we’re excited about the help.”
Dickies Racing Preview: Toyota Tundra 200
Inspiration from the Boss: “I wouldn’t have a career at this level if it weren’t for Bobby Hamilton. I’ll be quite frank about it. I’ve been around racing a long time and have won a lot of races over the years. But, at this level, I had kind of peaked out and was probably on the downside. I couldn’t get the really good rides. Bobby and I have known each other for a long time. He gave me the opportunity of a lifetime. He gives me great trucks. He’s an awesome driver. He’s one of the top three or four racing guys in the United States – I’m talking crew chiefs, owners, everything. He eats and breathes racing. He knows it inside and out. Last week we were just good enough to beat him, and if I’m good enough to beat him then I’m good enough to win the race. I gauge my success how I’m running against him. It’s not that I’m just trying to beat the boss, but I know he’s good. He does a great job at setting the bar for the rest of us and if I can get up to him and run there, I’ve got a shot at winning the race.”
Hamilton Jr Racing With BHR this Weekend in Hometown
Racing with Dad: “We have done it once or twice before. I love any opportunity to race with my dad. Every time we race together it is a learning opportunity for me. BHR is running so strong this year and I feel honored to be a part of it for this weekend. I love the fact I can drive my dad’s stuff and bring my Team Marines guys in to pit the car. It reminds me of the Saturday night racing so many of us are familiar with in Nashville.
Chase Montgomery Ready to Bounce Back at Nashville
“The guys have been giving me some very strong trucks and the one this week will be no different. We learned some things a few weeks ago at a Kentucky test session and it really seemed to help us at Michigan and I am sure it will come into play here this week. We had a rare mechanical issue that hurt us last week and each time that has happened this season, this team bounces back in a big way – I am sure we will once again.”
Hamilton Wins at Home!
LEBANON, Tenn., (Aug. 14, 2004) – Since Bobby Hamilton’s push to talk button on his radio, which helps him communicate with his Square D Racing Team, did not work the entire 150 laps of the Toyota Tundra 200 at Nashville Superspeedway, he serenaded his team in victory lane with the infamous Gibson guitar trophy – one he has longed for in his home town for years. As a result of his series-leading fourth win this year, Hamilton broadened the points lead over second place Dennis Setzer by 84 points in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series points championship.
Chaffin Moves to Third in Points
LEBANON, Tenn., (August 14, 2004) - Dickies driver Chad Chaffin overcame an extremely loose No. 18 Dodge to finish 12th in today’s Toyota Tundra 200. Chaffin’s 13th top-15 of the season moved him up one spot in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series point standings; he now sits third, 196 out of first.
Hyde Park Electronics Racing Recap: Toyota Tundra 200
Bobby Hamilton Junior stunk up the show doing an outstanding job starting from the pole and leading the most laps in the Toyota Tundra 200 at Nashville Superspeedway before he finished the race in fourth position.
Bobby Hamilton Photo Gallery: Nashville
Toyota Tundra 200 - Nashville Superspeedway
Chad Chaffin Photo Gallery: Nashville
Toyota Tundra 200 - Nashville Superspeedway
Photo Gallery: Bobby Hamilton Racing Open House
2004 Annual Bobby Hamilton Racing Open House - Thursday, August 12, 2004
Montgomery Battles for 23rd at Home Track
“Handling Woes Surface For Rookie” - Chase Montgomery enjoyed his week at home and racing in front of family and friends. But the result at the end of the day was not what the 20-year-old rookie was hoping for. While battling the handling of his #8 DODGE, Montgomery soldiered home with a 23rd place finish in the running of the Toyota Tundra 200 at the Nashville Superspeedway.
Chase Montgomery Photo Gallery: Nashvhille
Toyota Tundra 200 - Nashville Superspeedway
Herbalife to Sponsor Montgomery at Bristol
“Rookie To Display Special Paint Scheme” BHR2 and driver Chase Montgomery announce the signing of Herbalife International, Inc. as the primary sponsor for the August 25th NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series event at the Bristol Motor Speedway. The Herbalife colors and logo will adorn the #8 DODGE truck of the Mt. Juliet, TN native for the O’Reilly 200 under the lights at the “World’s Fastest Half-Mile”.
Hamilton Tries to Sweep Tennessee: Bristol Preview
No Formulas: “There isn’t a formula that makes you win at short tracks. So there isn’t a reason why we’ve had 10 different short-track winners, but that gives the fans another thing to pull for in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series. It’s hard to win at a short track and being there at the end usually pays off for drivers. You see a lot of veterans win on short tracks just because they’ve been there to figure the track out and are patient enough to wait on the right timing during the race. There is not really a certain way to drive them. Just staying out of trouble is hard enough. It pays to be in the front of the pack. Maneuvering through the field is next to impossible, so track position is worth the gamble in the pits. You have to be quick with your reactions, but don’t over react because that can cause a whole other wreck in itself.”
Chaffin Says No Strategy to Bristol: Bristol Preview
Strategy, Not Here: “There is not much strategy at Bristol. We don't have happy hour there because it is a one-day show, so we'll have two hours of practice and that's it. If you aren't fast off the trailer, there's not a lot of chance you're going to get it fixed. It's not a very long race, because at 16 seconds per lap, 200 laps go by pretty quick. The biggest thing for me is to make sure I am mentally prepared. Things happen so fast there you don't have a lot of time to think about it, you have to rely on instinct.”
Montgomery Green with Envy at Bristol
In the world of motorsports there are many superstitions about what brings you bad luck – and one of them is having a green race car or truck. However, NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series rookie Chase Montgomery enjoyed having his truck decorated in green as he piloted his #8 Herbalife DODGE to a 20th place finish on Wednesday night in the running of the O’Reilly 200 at the Bristol Motor Speedway.
Ray Montgomery Supports Both Competing Children from Canada
Why would Ray Montgomery, co-owner of the No. 8 BHR2 team in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series, elect to be in Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada and miss one of the most exciting events of the season at Bristol? Not only did Ray miss watching his son Chase compete for the first time this season, he was also in a part of the world where you can go 100 miles in any direction and see where all the wheat in the world must be grown – or so it seems. The closest race track for him on this day was Regina’s ¼ mile track - which just also happens to be surrounded by wheat.
Chase Montgomery Photo Gallery: Bristol
O'Reilly 200 by Valvoline Maxlife - Bristol Motor Speedway
Bobby Hamilton Photo Gallery: Bristol
O'Reilly 200 by Valvoline Maxlife - Bristol Motor Speedway
Chad Chaffin Photo Gallery: Bristol
O'Reilly 200 by Valvoline Maxlife - Bristol Motor Speedway
Hamilton Race Recap:Bristol Motor Speedway
BRISTOL, Tenn., (Aug. 26, 2004) – Characteristic to Bristol Motor Speedway races, Square D driver Bobby Hamilton barely scraped by several close calls and even pushed one truck sideways down the front straightaway in the O’Reilly 200 and still managed to finish the 200-lap event in the 12th position. Hamilton extended the gap in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series points race by 99 over second place Dennis Setzer.
Dickies Race Recap:Bristol Motor Speedway
BRISTOL, Tenn., (August 25, 2004)- Dickies driver Chad Chaffin raced comfortably in the top 15 in the O’Reilly 200 at Bristol Motor Speedway until a wreck in turn three took him out of contention with only 33 laps to go. The Dickies Racing Team was able to repair the No. 18 Dodge with one lap to go allowing Chaffin to finish the race. Chaffin brought home the mangled Dodge in 29th place.
Hamilton Preview: Richmond
Believe Me When I say: “I don’t pay a lot of attention to the points right now, really I don’t. I feel like with five races to go there will be a lot of pressure on me to go harder for the championship, but for now I think winning races is more important. If you continue to win races or get top-five or top-10 finishes, then the championship will fall into place. You have to keep in mind that you have sponsors to please and they would love the championship and they love to win as well. So you have to go for what you can get when you can.”
Chaffin Richmond Preview
One-Day Show: “If the truck isn’t running well, I prefer to have the Happy Hour practice and then race the following day. It gives Crew Chief Kip McCord and I time to sort some things out. If you unload and the truck is really fast, then you like the one-day shows because it doesn’t give everybody else a chance to catch up. We’ve had some success with the one-day show format this year. We ran one-day shows at IRP and Milwaukee and we finished first and second (respectively). At Nashville, even though it was a two-day show, it was run like a one-day event. We didn’t have a Happy Hour and we struggled a little bit there. So it just depends on how you’re running as to whether you will be fast or not. I think it’s harder on the crews than it is the driver doing everything in one day. They have to work all day to get the Dickies Dodge ready to race and then be fast on pit road that night. As for the driver, I don’t have a real preference.”
Chase Montgomery Richmond Preview
Chase is coming off a solid 20th place finish two weeks ago at Bristol. Montgomery looks to build on some momentum as the season enters into a tough stretch of four races that span across the country in consecutive weeks.
Bobby Hamilton Photo Gallery: Richmond
Kroger 200 - Richmond International Raceway
Chad Chaffin Photo Gallery: Richmond
Kroger 200 - Richmond International Raceway
Square D Racing Recap:Richmond
RICHMOND, Va., (Sept. 9, 2004) – On lap two of the Kroger 200 at Richmond International Raceway Square D driver Bobby Hamilton slid up the race track and hit the wall coming off turn four. The Square D Racing Team worked overtime trying to help Hamilton’s crippled Dodge get the best finish possible. Hamilton’s respectable 26th-place finish helped him keep the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series points lead over Dennis Setzer.
Dickies Racing Recap: Richmond
RICHMOND, VA (September 9, 2004)- Loss of track position and penalties on pit road proved to be the culprit of the 22nd place finish for the No. 18 Dodge in the Kroger 200 at Richmond International Raceway. Dickies driver Chad Chaffin’s 15th top 25 finish allowed him to maintain sixth position in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series point standings.
Chase Montgomery Photo Gallery: Richmond
Kroger 200 - Richmond International Raceway
Montgomery Baffled in Richmond
NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series driver Chase Montgomery has undoubtedly had an eventful 2004 rookie season, but nothing like his bizarre night on Thursday in Richmond. Montgomery battled numerous tire problems as he steered his #8 Herbalife DODGE to a 27th place finish in the running of the Kroger 200 under the lights at the Richmond International Raceway.
Chase Montgomery Preview: Loudon
Chase is coming off a disappointing 27th place finish in his last race at the Richmond International Raceway where he suffered various tire and wheel issues. The 20-year-old rookie looks to rebound with a strong showing this weekend in New Hampshire.
Square D Racing Recap: Sylvania 200
LOUDON, N.H., (Sept. 18, 2004) – After a delay of three hours and 45 minutes for rain, the Sylvania 200 finally got under way at New Hampshire International Speedway. Mid-race, Square D Driver Bobby Hamilton worked his way up to the second spot and stayed out to lead a lap in the 200-lap event when a miscommunication cost the team the win. Hamilton went on to salvage a 15th place finish and kept the points lead.
Dickies Racing Recap: Sylvania 200
LOUDON, N.H., (September 18, 2004)- After 35 laps under green-caution conditions due to rain at New Hampshire International Speedway the race finally kicked off three hours and 45 minutes late. Dickies Driver Chad Chaffin fought a broken ratchet or axle making it difficult for him on every restart, but still managed to finish the Sylvania 200 in 16th position.
Chad Chaffin Photo Gallery: Loudon
Sylvania 200 - New Hampshire International Speedway
Bobby Hamilton Photo Gallery: Loudon
Sylvania 200 - New Hampshire International Speedway
Patience Pays Off for Montgomery
The New England area was inundated with heavy rain from remnants of Hurricane Ivan on Saturday – and in turn the patience of NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series driver Chase Montgomery and his BHR2 team were put to the test. The 20-year old rookie and his team responded with a solid performance and a 17th place finish in the running of the Sylvania 200 presented by Lowe’s at the New Hampshire International Speedway.
Chase Montgomery Photo Gallery: Loudon
Sylvania 200 - New Hampshire International Speedway
Square D Racing Preview: Las Vegas
Confidence: “I have confidence in my team. I’m not points racing until five races to go. For some reason my team really shines on big race tracks right now and that happens to be where we are racing for the next several weeks. I said back in Richmond, that if I could just get through that race and New Hampshire and hold onto the points lead, then we feel like we’re the guys to outrun. That is a good feeling as an owner and a driver going in, especially this late in the season.”
Dickies Racing Preview:Las Vegas
Winning Fashion: “I know we can get back to victory lane. The thing about winning races is I can’t put a number on how many times I will win because I didn’t expect to win Dover or IRP. We go into every race thinking we can win and you have to position yourself for it. The last few races we have not been in that position. If we can get the Dickies Dodge luck turned back around and things go our way, we could win two or three of these final races. We have to get our focus back on winning. BHR will soon be back to its dominating fashion. In this sport you can’t predict a lot of things, but I am confident in my guys and that we’re going to be competitive enough to be in a position to win one race or two or more this season.”
Chase Montgomery Las Vegas Preview
Chase is coming off a solid 17th place finish last week in his first visit to the New Hampshire International Speedway. The 20-year old looks forward to another strong showing this week in Las Vegas. “I think everyone looks forward to racing in Las Vegas. The track is a first class facility and it really mirrors the excitement of the town."
Chad Chaffin Race Recap: Vegas
LAS VEGAS, (September 25, 2004) - Chad Chaffin battled an extremely loose race truck all night in the Las Vegas 350 at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. The Dickies Racing Team adjusted the truck every opportunity they had to help their driver bring the Dodge home in 16th position.
Bobby Hamilton Race Recap: Vegas
LAS VEGAS, (Sept. 25, 2004) – Bobby Hamilton noticed in the first few laps of the Las Vegas 350 that his temperature gauges were pegged on his Square D Dodge so he backed off to take care of his equipment. Doing that really helped the veteran and points leader finish the event in fifth position, his ninth top five of the season. Hamilton is now 39 points over second place Dennis Setzer in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series points championship.
No Lady Luck for Montgomery
NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series rookie Chase Montgomery was looking for some Las Vegas luck on Saturday, but like most visitors to the “city that never sleeps” he did not find that luck. Montgomery and his #8 DODGE struggled to a 27th place finish in the running of the Las Vegas 350 at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway.
Square D Racing Preview: California
New Lights: “I paid a lot of attention to the lighting around the track in California when the Nextel Cup guys raced there. I think it will be better for me and all the other competitors, and even the fans. You just sort of take it in stride when tracks add lights because it is what it is, there is no changing it now. The part about California that stands out is that it is a slick race track when it gets hot. It changes a lot, kind of goes in and goes out. The race track is very consistent; you don’t have to make a lot of changes. On the other hand, the fans are having a great time because it is a good cool night instead of a hot day.”
Dickies Preview: California
California Preview: “I enjoy going out west and racing on tracks like California Speedway. It offers multiple racing grooves. It is one of the tracks you can draft on and that becomes really noticeable as the race progresses. You will see much of the same racing action as we did in Michigan earlier in the season. You come really close to racing wide open at California, but never all the way. The ability to change grooves allows for great racing for the fans and the drivers. Racing under the lights provides a better show for the fans and I feel that is what many of the tracks are going after. I enjoy racing under the lights because the weather is a lot cooler and that benefits both the fans and the teams.”
Bobby Hamilton Photo Gallery: Las Vegas
Las Vegas 350 - Las Vegas Motor Speedway
Chad Chaffin Photo Gallery: Las Vegas
Las Vegas 350 - Las Vegas Motor Speedway
Chase Montgomery Photo Gallery: Las Vegas
Las Vegas 350 - Las Vegas Motor Speedway
Chase Montgomery California Preview
Chase is coming off a discouraging 27th place finish last week in Las Vegas. He is looking to rebound with a solid outing this week at the California Speedway. “This has been a heck of a week and we need to end it with a good race in California. The track is very much like Michigan and we had a good set up and strong truck there earlier this year. There is a lot of room for racing which give us several different racing grooves.
Square D Recap: California Speedway
Hamilton started in the 36th position and by the end of lap one, he was already in 28th place. The first caution came out on lap eight and Crew Chief Danny Rollins called Hamilton into the pits so they could top his No. 4 Dodge off with fuel. Rollins also told his team to make a slight adjustment to the track bar so Hamilton could be tighter in the corners.
Dickies Racing Recap: California Speedway
FONTANA, Calif., (October 2, 2004) – After qualifying his Dickies Dodge in the 12th position, Chad Chaffin ran in the top 15 all night before finishing the American Racing Wheels 200 at California Speedway in the 11th spot. The respectable finish enabled the Dickies Racing Team to pick up one position in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series points battle to sixth, now only 37 points behind fifth-place Matt Crafton.
Bobby Hamilton Photo Gallery: California
American Racing Wheels 200 - California Speedway
Montgomery Rebounds in Fontana
A very long and weary week on the west coast was capped off by NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series driver Chase Montgomery with a much needed strong performance. The newly turned 21-year-old rookie finished 16th in the running of the American Racing Wheels 200 at the California Speedway.
Chad Chaffin Photo Gallery: California
American Racing Wheels 200 - California Speedway
Chase Montgomery Photo Gallery: California
American Racing Wheels 200 - California Speedway
Chase Montgomery Headed to Sponsors Trade Show
Although the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series has a much needed week off, Chase Montgomery will remain busy as he tends to sponsor functions this week in Charlotte. The 21-year old rookie will appear with new sponsor Alpine Engineered Products, Inc. at the Building Components Manufacturers Conference (BCMC) on Thursday, October 7th. As part of the program, Montgomery will appear with his #8 Alpine Engineered Products DODGE as part of the companies Customer Appreciation Evening being held at the Bank of American stadium – home of the NFC Champion Carolina Panthers.
Square D Racing Preview:Texas
Five Races Left: “I’ve been telling the media and fans this whole year that with five races left in the season, I would start points racing. I wanted a bigger cushion that what I have at this point, so I’m still going to be out for the wins. The Craftsman Truck Series is so competitive this year that at any point in these last few events, you can’t count another driver out. You never know what the last five races will bring. I don’t think you can count any of the competitors out that are mathematically in the chase. Look how good Ted Musgrave has been these past few races, and if Todd Bodine were racing with us all year he would be right up there for sure. I know that Dennis Setzer’s bunch is not going to let off and Carl Edwards can easily make points up he lost with a blown motor. The main thing I can do right now is keep my consistent finishes. I have to keep my nose clean and all of our parts have to work. One slip and it can be washed away. No one ever said winning a championship is easy, that is the great thing about our sport.”
Chase Montgomery Photo Gallery: Alpine Engineered Products
Bank of America Stadium
Dickies Racing Preview:Texas
Confidence the Key: “Confidence plays a huge part in racing. The team has to have confidence in the driver and the driver has to have confidence in the team. It has to be the perfect equation. When I start a race I have 100 percent confidence that my team has done the best they can do to set up my truck. They have to have confidence that I can go out and win with what they have given me. The confidence level of the whole team is going to have its ups and downs. If you have a couple bad races in a row you really start to question your ability to either drive or the setups you’ve created. On the other hand, the confidence a victory can bring is immeasurable. I think the challenge is balancing the good and bad. You have to be able to except the bad races, learn from them and turn them into victories next time.”
Chase Montgomery Texas Preview
Chase is coming off a much needed strong performance last time out as he finished 16th at the California Speedway. Texas is one of this rookie’s favorite tracks and he looks to make a charge to the front once again. “This one has been marked on my calendar since the first race back in June."
Square D Racing Recap:Texas
FT WORTH, (Oct. 16, 2004) – Square D Driver Bobby Hamilton tested at a similar track two days before the Chevy Silverado 350K at Texas Motor Speedway and the extra practice session paid off. Even though Hamilton had to start in the rear after a motor change on Friday night, he finished the race in third, his best finish at that track. His 11th top-five finish this season allowed him to spread out the points gap to 79 points ahead of Dennis Setzer with only four more races in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series 2004 season.
Dickies Racing Recap:Texas
FT WORTH, (October 16, 2004) – Dickies driver Chad Chaffin battled a loose race truck and dodged a big bullet during the Chevy Silverado 350K at Texas Motor Speedway on Saturday afternoon to finish in the 16th position at his sponsor’s home track. Chaffin remains in the sixth spot, only 22 out of fifth, in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series points battle with only four races remaining.
Montgomery Repeats Performance in Texas
One of the fastest tracks on the circuit for the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series provided for a rather bizarre running of the Chevrolet Silverado 350K on Saturday afternoon. The end result for 21-year-old Chase Montgomery was a 17th place finish in the caution filled event at the 1.5-mile layout of the Texas Motor Speedway.
Chase Montgomery Photo Gallery: Texas
Silverado 350K - Texas Motor Speedway
Chad Chaffin Photo Gallery: Texas
Silverado 350K - Texas Motor Speedway
Bobby Hamilton Photo Gallery: Texas
Silverado 350K - Texas Motor Speedway
Square D Racing Preview: Martinsville
No Changing the Program: “The biggest mistake that people make is changing their program at the end of the season. We just can’t do that. If I could have raced with the other two front runners in Texas for the win, I would have done it. But I wouldn’t do something crazy like go three wide for victory. The points battle comes down to this, when you get to Homestead and you have to finish in a certain position, then you finish there. However right now I have four or five teams I have to try to finish in front of these last few races. These are the teams that finish in the top 10 each week. So you just can’t get out there and ride around. You have to win races and collect points. I need a sponsor for next year and winning races gets you a sponsor a lot faster than a championship does.”
Dickies Racing Preview: Martinsville
New Surface: “Things are a little different as we head back to Martinsville to race again. They have resurfaced the track since we were last there because it came apart during the Nextel Cup race. I really liked the track before they did the resurfacing. It was kind of rough and challenging to drive. I had some solid finishes on the old surface, but according to people who have tested there, they said it was the right decision to resurface the track. Everyone has had positive things to say about it. I know Bobby has checked on it and has a pretty good idea of how the trucks are going to run on the track. We are prepared that the setup may be different than in the past years, but I’m sure we can adjust. This team is capable of doing that, so we will be just fine. I expect based on my previous experiences in Martinsville to come out of there with a top 10 finish.”
Chase Montgomery Martinsville Preview
Chase is coming off another solid run at Texas last week where he came home with a 17th place finish for the second time this year at the 1.5 mile speed plant of the Texas Motor Speedway. “What a change of pace to come off one of the fastest tracks on the circuit and go to probably our slowest here at Martinsville. This will be my second visit to the paper-clip shaped track but it already ranks high on my list of favorites. "
Square D Racing Recap: Martinsville
MARTINSVILLE, VA., (Oct. 23, 2004) –Typical of short-track style racing, Square D driver Bobby Hamilton and his competitors did not give up any real estate in the Kroger 200 at Martinsville Speedway without a fight. Hamilton and the drivers were bumping in turns and rubbing fenders on the .526-mile oval until halfway through the race when traffic stopped abruptly in front of him causing him to rear end a truck, bust his radiator and finish the race in 26th position.
Dickies Racing Recap: Martinsville
MARTINSVILLE, VA (October 23, 2004)-Dickies Driver Chad Chaffin was climbing his way through the field when his No. 18 Dodge was involved in an accident on the front straightaway at Martinsville Speedway. As a result, Chaffin finished 30th in the Kroger 200. The accident caused the driver to fall to seventh position in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series point standings.
Chad Chaffin Photo Gallery: Martinsville
Kroger 200 - Martinsville Speedway
Bobby Hamilton Photo Gallery: Martinsville
Kroger 200 - Martinsville Speedway
Cut Tire Hampers Strong Run for Montgomery
Back in the spring, Chase Montgomery left the Martinsville Speedway after his career debut at the track and stated that “he could not wait to come back and race at the track in the fall”. Despite bad luck this time around, the rookie driver echoed the same thought as he left the .526 speedway on Saturday afternoon. A cut tire early in the running of the Kroger 200 cut short a strong run for Montgomery and relegated him and his #8 Alpine Engineered Products DODGE to a 19th place finish.
Square D Racing Preview: Phoenix
No Worries: “The minute you worry about the points lead is when it gets to you. I’m the same every week. Other teams have been worrying too much about this. They’ve been falling back every week. We had to wreck in Martinsville to give it to them. I’m not putting any stock in this championship yet. We started points racing with five to go and we went into Martinsville points racing. We lost the lead there by only one point, and I had to get extensive damage on my truck to do that. So all we’ve got to do is win or get a top five in the last three races and we should be fine. I finished fifth at Phoenix last year. I’ve won every Darlington I’ve entered (two events) and we won Homestead last year. The last few races are good for our team, so we’ll see how it plays out.”
Dickies Racing Preview:Phoenix
Phoenix Preview: “Phoenix is a unique track. I enjoy traveling to the desert as much as I like racing on the track. It has two very distinct different corners and a dogleg on the back straightaway that is almost a corner in itself. The configuration of the track makes it very difficult to drive. You have to be on top of you’re “A” game at Phoenix. Phoenix reminds me of Gateway International Raceway. I am not sure if that is an accurate judgment, but I compare the two tracks a lot. I was in contention to win at Gateway and I am confident about our chances this weekend. We did not run well at Phoenix last year, but our flat-track program has stepped up this season and now I think we will be a threat in the end.”
Chase Montgomery No. 8 BHR2 Dodge Phoenix Preview
Chase is coming off a 19th place finish at Martinsville where a very strong run was derailed by a flat tire. The rookie and his BHR2 team look for a career run this week in Phoenix. “I raced at Phoenix last year in the Busch race and it is a really fun track to race on. It is a tricky track and it took me some time to figure the place out but towards the end of the race last year I was very comfortable getting around there."
Square D Racing Recap: Phoenix
PHOENIX, (Nov. 5, 2004) –Square D Driver Bobby Hamilton finished seventh in the Chevy Silverado 150 at Phoenix International Raceway and as a result of his 15th top-10 finish, he got back the points lead. With only two races left in the season, both of which Hamilton won last year, the Tennessee native is seven points over Dennis Setzer.
Dickies Racing Recap: Phoenix
PHOENIX (Nov. 5, 2004) – In the final laps of the Chevy Silverado 150 Dickies Driver Chad Chaffin tangled with another truck causing him to careen into the inside retaining wall and damage his Dodge. Because of the extensive damage, the team was forced to park the truck and finish the race in 30th position. The unfortunate accident dropped Chaffin to ninth in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series point battle, but he’s only five points out of eighth.
Montgomery Smacked in Phoenix
Chase Montgomery rolled into Phoenix with very high expectations and this only grew after his qualifying effort on Thursday was good for the 12th starting spot in the running of the Silverado 150. All of those expectations were blown away, along with the right front tire of his #8 DODGE, and the result was a heavily damaged truck and a season worst 36th place finish at the Phoenix International Raceway.
Bobby Hamilton Photo Gallery: Phoenix
Chevy Silverado 150 - Phoenix International Speedway
Chad Chaffin Photo Gallery: Phoenix
Chevy Silverado 150 - Phoenix International Speedway
Chase Montgomery Photo Gallery: Phoenix
Chevy Silverado 150 - Phoenix International Speedway
Square D Racing Preview: Darlington
Track’s New Look: “Just driving up the road and seeing the lights not even on yet made a huge difference at Darlington. The place looks so much better. I think it is a great thing that NASCAR has done. I’ve been going to Darlington for years and if the humidity didn’t get you, the rain would. So it makes it more comfortable for the race fans to watch and gives us more time to play with in case of rain delays.”
Dickies Racing Preview: Darlington
Under the Lights: “Darlington Raceway is my favorite race track. You race really close to the wall and if you are not careful it will bite you. The last time the Dickies Racing Team raced at Darlington we had a very solid run and I am looking forward to repeating that. This weekend we are running under the lights. I really enjoy night racing. It reminds me of the racing so many of the drivers in our series cut their teeth on. The fans love night racing because they can really see the sparks fly. I think it is good for our series because so many of our races are run on a Friday afternoon when many people are still at work. By running the race at night more fans will get to watch it live. I think we will begin to see more races in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series being run under the lights in the future.”
Chase Montgomery Darlington Preview
Chase is coming off his worst career finish last week in Phoenix where a blown right front tire ended his day early and relegated him to a 36th place finish. “I am really excited about finally getting the opportunity to race at Darlington. The track has so much history and I remember the days of growing up and watching the great drivers of the past race at Darlington on TV."
Square D Racing Recap: Darlington
DARLINGTON, S.C., (Nov. 13, 2004) – Trying to save tires for the race, the Square D Racing Team practiced only two laps on Darlington Raceway’s 1.366-mile oval before qualifying. The genius idea was useful when Hamilton got those fresh tires with only 30 laps left in the Darlington 200 and went on to finish second. The 12th top-five finish of the year allowed Hamilton to extend the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series points lead over Dennis Setzer by 70 points with only one race left in the 2004 season.
Dickies Racing Recap: Darlington
DARLINGTON, S.C., (November 13, 2004) - Chad Chaffin and the No. 18 Dickies Racing Team came into Darlington in need of a solid finish to turn around their bad luck, and that is exactly what they got. Chaffin overcame the challenges of the race track, racing solidly in the top-10 for most of the night. He finished 15th in the Darlington 200, garnering the team’s 13th top-15 of the season.
No Lady Luck for Montgomery
NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series rookie Chase Montgomery welcomed the opportunity to race at the historic Darlington Raceway – the track that he had watched so many times on TV as a youngster. Finally on Saturday night, the 21-year-old was given his opportunity and an eventful evening involving a freak tire failure evolved into a disappointing 29th place finish at the 1.33-mile oval in the running of the Darlington 200.
Chase Montgomery Photo Gallery: Darlington
Darlington 200 - Darlington Speedway
Bobby Hamilton Photo Gallery: Darlington
Darlington 200 - Darlington Speedway
Chad Chaffin Photo Gallery: Darlington
Darlington 200 - Darlington Speedway
Chase Montgomery Homestead Preview
Chase is coming off a disappointing finish of 29th in his career debut at the challenging Darlington Raceway last week. He is looking to rebound and finish the season on a high note this week in Homestead. “I am looking forward to getting to Homestead and finishing the season off strong. My guys right now are on top of their game and giving me some great trucks every week. We tested at Homestead a few months back for a DODGE manufacturers test and we were very good.
Square D Racing Preview: Homestead
Championship Hopes: “Homestead, again, is another good racetrack for us, and we tested really well there. You know, you just take things hour by hour now. I still have to out-run the No. 46 truck at Homestead. That is the easiest scenario to clinch this thing. We don’t think by any means that we have the championship in the bag going into Homestead. We have plans to run our same deal there, to lead at least one lap and finish as good as we can in the race. I had no idea that I would finish second at Darlington. I thought before going there the best scenario would be that if Dennis finished 15th, that I would be happy with 14th. During the race I realized how good my truck was and told myself to try to get as many positions as I could. I caught it at the right time and I put myself up there. Once I got up there I told myself to try to stay there. It was easier to do it that way. The championship can kill you if you dwell on it all the time. Yes it is on my mind now more often than I want it to be, but I am sticking to my same deal, race for the win and the championship will fall into place.”
Dickies Racing Preview: Homestead
Under the Sun: “I am really looking forward to the racing and the weather at Homestead this weekend. It is a pretty straightforward track. Homestead is not difficult to drive, but you have to be able to use the draft to your advantage. We tested there and I really believe we found something good. The Dickies Racing Team is 10th in points going into this weekend’s Ford 200, but I know we can finish better than that. We need to have a solid top-10 run at Homestead and with a little luck I believe we can climb up as high as seventh position in the points standings. We have struggled a little this year on 1.5-mile tracks, but after testing there it doesn’t concern me as much this weekend. The Dickies Racing Team had a solid finish last week at Darlington and I am hoping to play off that run with an even better one in Homestead. Hopefully the bad luck is gone for good.”
Bobby Hamilton Photo Gallery: Homestead
Ford 200 - Homestead-Miami Speedway
Hamilton Crowned Champion
“Obviously I’m pretty proud of all my people,” Hamilton said. “I’ve raced for a long time and driven for a lot of other people. I know that if you don’t have good stuff, or strong people to make this happen, it doesn’t happen very easily. This championship is about our team, sponsors and Dodge, without them we wouldn’t be here. I was standing on stage, with my son, grandchild and all of my guys. It’s almost like you wrote a script for a movie, and all of a sudden it lands that way. So, that’s my soft spot with this deal.”
Chad Chaffin Photo Gallery: Homestead
Ford 200 - Homestead-Miami Speedway
Dickies Racing Recap: Chaffin 10th in Points
HOMESTEAD, FL (November 19, 2004) – Dickies driver Chad Chaffin finished 15th in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series season finale at Homestead-Miami Speedway and secured tenth-place in the final point standings. It was the team’s 15th top-15 finish of the season and second consecutive year to finish in the top 10 in points.
Montgomery Slowed by Handling Issues in Finale
A long and adventurous year in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series came to an end on Friday for Chase Montgomery and his BHR2 team. In the 25th and final race of the season, Montgomery battled handling problems on his #8 DODGE and come home with a 21st place finish in the running of the Ford 200 at the Homestead Miami Speedway.
Bobby Hamilton Racing Announces Daytona Sponsorship
Bobby Hamilton Racing announces a one-race primary sponsorship with Cooper Hand Tools, manufacturer of Lufkin measuring products, Wiss cutting tools and Crescent adjustable wrenches , for the series-opener NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series event at Daytona International Speedway on February 18, 2005. The current NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Champion’s No. 4 Dodge will feature logos of both Lufkin Pro Series and Wiss Pro Series for the kick-off night race event which starts at 8:15 p.m. EDT. (NASCAR Images Photo)
Renshaw to Pilot No. 8 Dodge Truck in 2005
Deborah Renshaw has joined the ranks of the 2004 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Championship organization for the 2005 season. In a homecoming of sorts, Renshaw will pilot the #8 DODGE of BHR2 for the complete 25 race schedule next season. “Wow, what an opportunity that I have to join this organization,” said Renshaw. “This is a very important time in my career and I cannot think of a better place to be than right here. I am familiar with some of the people in this organization since my days of racing around the Nashville area. ( DeborahRenshaw.com Photo )
Bobby Hamilton Racing Announces Partial Sponsorship with Bailey’s Cigarettes for 2005
Bobby Hamilton Racing announces sponsorship with Bailey’s Cigarettes as the primary sponsor on two trucks from the BHR stable for the 2005 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series season. The current NCTS Champion’s No. 4 Dodge will adorn the logos from Bailey’s as a primary sponsor for 12 races. Rookie Timothy Peters will drive the No. 04 Dodge for Bailey’s for 11 races. And Nashville, Tennessee native Casey Atwood will also drive the No. 04 Dodge with Bailey’s as a primary sponsor for three events this season.
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