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08/07/2008 - 09:30 AM
Nashville, Tenn.
Scott Speed is currently leading the Rookie of the Year standings along with the points for the series. (Rusty Jarrett/Getty Images Photo) ยป More Photos
On the heels of the 2.5-mile Pocono triangle, the ARCA RE/MAX Series steers for Nashville Superspeedway this weekend for the Toyota 150, LIVE on SPEED Saturday, August 9th at 4:30 PM ET.
And for the first time since early May, there is a new point leader atop the ARCA RE/MAX Series national championship point standings headed to Nashville.
With 13 of 21 races in the books, six SunTrust Rookies occupy positions in the top-10 national championship points including the top three spots. Here’s a look at the top-10 in points coming to Nashville. At present, 47 top-notch entries are signed up for the Toyota 150 at Nashville, the 15th appearance of the ARCA RE/MAX Series at Nashville since its 2001 debut.
Scott Speed: Rookie. Drives no. 2 Red Bull Toyota for Eddie Sharp Racing. Veteran of the Formula 1 tour. Following his 2nd place finish at Pocono, leads national championship points by a margin of 95 over rookie Matt Carter. Has 3 victories this year at Kansas Speedway, Kentucky Speedway and Berlin Raceway. 3-time SIM Factory Pole winner at Pocono Raceway twice and Michigan Int’l Speedway. In 13 starts, has 8 top-5 finishes and 11 top-10s. Has led the most laps in 2008 with 336 laps-led in 11 races. Speed,
Matt Carter: Rookie. Drives no. 46 Stine Seed Ford for Larry Clement Racing, Frank Kimmel’s former ride. Currently 2nd in national championship points. After 13 series starts, has 5 top-5 finishes and 8 top-10s including a short-track win at Toledo back in May. Coming off career-best superspeedway finish of 4th at Pocono. Has led 245 laps this year in 3 races. Son of renowned/longtime NASCAR SPRINT Cup Series team owner/crew chief Travis Carter, who currently serves as Matt’s crew chief in ARCA RE/MAX Series competition. Has never raced at Nashville.
Ricky Stenhouse, Jr.: Rookie. Development driver for Roush Fenway Racing no. 99 Ford. After DNF at Pocono, fell from 1st to 3rd in national championship points. In 13 career series starts in 2008, has 6 top-5 finishes and 9 top-10s, including two victories at Kentucky Speedway and Pocono Raceway. Has led 136 laps this year in 4 races. Open-wheel background. USAC Silver Crown winner at Springfield mile-dirt in 2007 driving for Tony Stewart. Has never raced at Nashville.
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