Brent Sherman Food City 250 Preview


Spartanburg, S.C. (August 22, 2007) –

After leaving Michigan with a disappointing 40th place finish due to motor problems, Sherman and the McGill Motorsports team head to Bristol with a heavy heart and redemption on their minds.
 
The team, and the NASCAR family, lost a dear friend in Roy Eugene "Gunsmoke" Raines Monday, August 20th.  He was the team’s co-hauler driver and is survived by his wife Beverly and a loving family.
 
"It is a short drive to Bristol, but it will seem like the longest one without 'Gunsmoke'." Said Jay Maybry, the team's full time hauler driver.  "He was like another father to me and I am going to miss him and our conversations while driving.  We all know that he would want us to keep working and to give 100 percent, just like he did for the team."
 
Brent Sherman echoed Maybry's thoughts. "As hard as it will be, we know that he would want us to keep working and do everything we can to be competitive." Sherman continued, "We had a good car for the spring race at Bristol but got taken out on the 6th lap.  Hopefully, we can shake this string of bad luck and bring home a complete car with a good finish."
 
The # 36 Big Lots! Chevrolet hits Bristol Motor Speedway on Thursday, August 23rd at 1:00 PM (ET) for a four-hour open practice session, while final practice is scheduled for Friday, August 24th at 10:15 AM (ET).  Qualifying begins Friday, August 24th at 4:35 PM (ET). 
 
Television coverage for the Food City 250 begins at 7:30 PM (ET) Friday, August 24th on ESPN2, with the green flag scheduled to drop at 8:00 PM (ET).  Live radio coverage can be heard on PRN.

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