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NASCAR BGN Series Dura-Lube 200 Report: #99, Glenn Allen

3 September 1997

 #99 Glenn Allen, Luxaire Chevrolet Monte Carlo
 NASCAR Busch Series Grand National Division
 Dura-Lube 200 Presented by Trak Auto Race Report
 Darlington Raceway
 August 30, 1997

     ALLEN CONTINUES TO MAKE WAVES, RECORDS STRONG WEEKEND IN DARLINGTON

 
DARLINGTON, SC - Luxaire pilot Glenn Allen recorded another strong weekend at 
"The Track To Tough To Tame," Darlington Raceway, on Saturday. With a lucky 
break somewhere during the race, Allen's 11th place finish could have been 
even stronger.

The weekend started out on a high note as Allen continued to display his 
improved talent at qualifying. Allen was able to pick up 7/10's of a second 
from practice to qualifying and claimed the 5th starting spot. Among all 
Busch Grand National regulars, Allen was the fastest in qualifying.

As the race began on Saturday afternoon, Allen kept his car inside the top 
ten for the majority of the first half of the race. During a long green flag 
run, his car developed a loose condition and he dropped back to 18th 
position. With the help of two quick pit stops and some adjustments from the 
crew, Allen was able to move back to 13th place on the last restart. From 
there Allen fought his way through lapped traffic and up to 11th position as 
the checkered flag signaled the end of the race.

"We really wanted that 10th spot and with about 5 more laps I know we could 
have been there," Allen said. "What we have to realize is we had another 
awesome weekend, a great qualifying effort, a solid race, and a strong 
finish. We are extremely pleased with the weekend."

Winston Cup regular, Jeff Burton claimed the victory by holding off Mike 
McLaughlin by 5.011 seconds. Dick Trickle, Bobby Labonte, and Steve Park 
rounded out the top five. The race was run at an average speed of 118.080 mph 
with 5 cautions for 27 laps.

The Busch Series now heads to one of Allen's favorite tracks, Richmond 
International Raceway. Action begins Friday at 7:40pm EDT. ESPN and MRN will 
provide live broadcasting.
 
By J&J Racing Public Relations