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Porter-Cable Slimjim

Exclusive Auto Channel Coverage of the NASCAR Slim Jim All Pro Series Porter Cable Professional Power Tools 300

On July 11 and 12, 1997 Louisville Motor Speedway in Louisville, KY hosted a weekend full of race that included the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Link belt Construction Equipment 225 and the NASCAR Slim Jim All Pro Series Porter Cable Professional Power Tools 300. The Auto Channel, in conjunction with the Louisville Motor Speedway, used the opportunity to cyber cast the first flag-to-flag coverage of a NASCAR event: The Porter Cable 300.

We've archived highlights from the race, a press conference hosted by Link Belt Construction Equipment, and the Louisville Motor Speedway, and special interviews with Craftsman Truck and Slim Jim Series drivers. Check it out Below . . .

The Race
High Lights from the Race. The first 12 laps, the caution period at lap 59, the last 20 laps and checkered flag.
Clips From the Press Conference
Scott Douglas, LMS Director of Communications
Dennis Houth, VP of Administration, NASCAR
Libby Kinstle, Link Belt Construction Equipment
Nipper Alsup, Slim Jim Driver, Lift Services Chevrolet
Wayne Anderson, Slim Jim Driver, Porter Cable Chevrolet
Steve Christian, Slim Jim Driver, Bell South Chevrolet
Jeff Fulz, Slim Jim Driver, Current Points Leader
Rich Bickle, Craftsman Truck Driver, Sears Die Hard Chevrolet
Mike Bliss, Craftsman Truck Driver, Team ASE Racing Ford
Wayne Grubb, Craftsman Truck Driver, Link Belt construction Equipment Chevrolet
Ron Hornaday, Craftsman Truck Driver, NAPA Brake Parts Chevrolet
Bob Keselowski, Craftsman Truck Driver, MOPAR Performance Dodge
Bill Kimmel, Jr., Craftsman Truck Driver, Rite-Way/Banquet Table Chevrolet
Jack Sprague, Craftsman Truck Driver, Quaker State/GMAC Chevrolet
Scott Walters, Craftsman Truck Driver, Redman Golden Blend Chevrolet
Exclusive interviews
Rich Bickle, Craftsman Truck Driver, Sears Die Hard Chevrolet
Wayne Grubb, Craftsman Truck Driver, Link Belt construction Equipment Chevrolet
Andy Vertrees, President, Louisville Motor Speedway