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News Archives - August
8th,
2007
California Speedway
California Speedway - Victory
Lane
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Bakersfield, CA – 23.328 – This time is now registered as
the fastest qualifying time at Evergreen Speedway. Two-time
NASCAR Grand National West champion, Mike Duncan is the driver attached
to that record. Having finished second last weekend, Duncan can
now add a record, sixth consecutive podium finish at Evergreen as
well. NASCAR Public Relations had it right before the race when
they documented Duncan’s, “remarkable numbers” in Washington.
A day after the race, on a perfect Sunday afternoon along the Pacific
North West coast line, Duncan answered his phone and had this to say:
“Yeah, I’m pleased with the track record, but I know I left a tenth (of
a second) out there during the race… I kept driving too hard into
(turns) three and four.” Ever the consummate “profectionist”, as
this writer commonly refers to him, Duncan can always find a way to
improve on his racing efforts. Duncan added that his Crew Chief,
Bill Sedgwick did another great job by adding, “Sedge always seems to
get the most out of our equipment…he’s something else.”
In a year that has seemed to be a wild roller coaster ride, Duncan’s
perspective continues to blend reality with opportunity. “The
fact of the matter is that the big teams with the big resources simply
can’t be beat on a regular basis”, Duncan states. He continues by
praising colleague and Evergreen winner, Brian Ickler by adding, “If
that (NAPA) team hadn’t had some early troubles this year, it’s not
crazy to think that they could be undefeated for the whole
season!” Regarding opportunity, Duncan transfers this thought to
another colleague that may be on the brink of winning his first West
championship. “Mike David deserves to win the championship for
every reason…he’s a great driver, a great competitor and he has the
respect deserving of a series champ.”
With the upcoming weekend’s California Speedway road course race,
Duncan is looking forward to returning to the region of his big win
last year in the Relocate Here 200. Amongst his finest moments in
racing, that victory is still fresh in his mind, and he hopes the
racing gods will provide him the opportunity to capitalize on his
experience and panoramic approach to the back end of seasons.
Duncan explains, “Well, because the track is half oval-half road
course, teams essentially have to draw from all of their experiences of
the entire season. At this time of the year, I try to encompass
our team with a sense of accumulation – an attitude of ‘Let’s put all
the pieces together and finish strong’”.
Mike Duncan races with the support of Lucas Oil, Ron’s Rear Ends and
Greenfrogroastingco.com. Duncan was the 2000 Grand National West
Rookie of the Year and was back-to-back West Series Champion from
2004-2005. To follow Mike and learn more about him and his team,
please visit www.mbduncanmotorsports.com.
Source – Vance Palm
MB Duncan Motor Sports
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