NASCAR BGN Series Kroger 200 Preview: #99, Glenn Allen
31 July 1997
#99 Glenn Allen, Luxaire Chevrolet Monte Carlo NASCAR Busch Series Grand National Division Kroger 200 Advance Indianapolis Raceway Park GLENN ALLEN FAST FACTS INDIANAPOLIS RACEWAY PARK CLERMONT, IN - GLENN ALLEN'S IRP BUSCH GRAND NATIONAL RECORD Date Start Finish Laps Reason $ Won 8/2/96 16 16 200/200 Running 4,500 Quotes from Glenn Allen, 1996 Raybestos Rookie of The Year: "I look at this race as my homecoming race. Growing up in Cincinnati, Ohio, I always kept an eye on Indianapolis and everything that was happening there. I raced here many times in the ASA Series and have a very comfortable feeling about IRP. In talking to my dad, it sounds like the whole city is coming over to watch me race. It would be a great place to win my first Busch race in front of everyone." "I have developed a new feeling of confidence over the past three races. I have to attribute this to having John Monsam on board as crew chief and the extra effort all the guys on the team are giving. The cars have been really good for the last three races and I expect another strong race car this weekend. We are going to try again to qualify up front and stay out of trouble. It would be nice to go into the off-week knowing we have had 4 straight solid runs." PIT NOTES After becoming sick during The Gateway 300 last Saturday, Allen has rested up this week and expects no lingering effects from his illness. Glenn Allen will appear at The Waverly, NY Racefest on Tuesday August 5th. Allen and Busch Grand National defending champion Randy Lajoie will sign autographs and visit with fans. This visit marks the second straight year Allen has appeared at the event. By J&J Racing Public Relations