Frank Kimmel Looks to Carry Momentum to Pocono Raceway

MOORESVILLE, N.C. (July 27, 2010) - Nine-time ARCA Racing Series presented by RE/MAX and Menards champion Frank Kimmel knows what it takes to get around Pocono Raceway. As one of only three returning Pocono winners entered in Saturday's race and coming off his best finish of the season at Mansfield Motorsports Park, Kimmel rolls into the "Tricky Triangle" looking to earn his fourth-career victory at the 2.5-mile track.

Kimmel comes to Pocono Raceway with a lot of confidence as his Ansell/Menards team has been on a roll. In the past eight events, Kimmel and team have jumped from 11th to third in the ARCA Racing Series championship standings, while earning seven top-10 and four top-five finishes.

In the June event at Pocono Raceway, Kimmel was certainly one of the cars to beat, qualifying on the outside front row and posting his best qualifying position since September 2008. Unfortunately luck was not on the side of the Ansell/Menards team as poor fuel mileage caught them one lap down on two separate occasions, before scavenging a fifth-place finish.

Kimmel and team are determined not to let fuel mileage keep them from victory lane again and come into the Weis Markets 125 with high expectations.
"Our run at Pocono in June gives us a lot of confidence," said Kimmel. "I thought our car was really good. Unfortunately, we had some pretty bad fuel mileage, but we've worked on that. Nick at Roush/Yates Engines has worked really hard at getting our fuel mileage up. We did much better at Michigan, so I think that we will be good at Pocono too. If the car runs that good, I think we should have an even better finish."

Kimmel will hit the track for practice and Menards Pole Qualifying presented by Ansell on Friday, July 30, with live coverage of the Weis Markets 125 airing on SPEED at 3:00 p.m. EST on Saturday, July 31. ARCARacing.com will host live audio coverage and live timing and scoring presented by ARCA Nation.

"Kimmel's Top 10"
In anticipation of his 10th Championship, Frank Kimmel gives a look at his "Top 10" before each ARCA Racing Series event. With only 10 races remaining to decide the championship, Kimmel knows the remaining tracks will all play an important role in crowning a champion. Instead of his "Top 10," Kimmel gives us his thoughts on the remaining tracks with only "10 to Go."
10. Pocono Raceway- Really odd layout, but beautiful country.
9. Berlin- Great race fans, always a fun race.
8. New Jersey- It's a road course, not much to say.
7. Springfield- One of my favorite stops of the year, I love the history there.
6. Chicaogland- Very fast, nice racetrack. My brother, Thom, lives nearby, so he generally comes to the race. It's always nice to see him and his wife, Cathy.
5. DuQuion- One of my other favorite stops of the year, and I love the fair.
4. Toledo- One of the best short tracks in the country.
3. Salem- It is always good to be home.
2. Kansas- Prettiest race track we go to, and we generally run well here.
1. Rockingham- Always look forward to going to Andy Hillenburg's track, and the season points race should be a good one.

Frank Kimmel and the No. 44 Ansell/Menards Fast Facts

Pocono History: Kimmel is the active wins leader in the ARCA Racing Series at Pocono Raceway. After capturing his first victory at the 2.5-mile track in 1999, Kimmel went on to record two more victories in 2005 and 2006. In addition, Kimmel has earned three poles, 18 top-five finishes and 24 top-10 finishes at the "Tricky Triangle."

In The Points: Kimmel's continued his climb in the standings, after scoring a season-best third-place finish at Mansfield Speedway. The finish moved him up one position in the champion standings. Kimmel now sits in third place, only 85 markers behind the leader.

Did You Know: Frank is not the only champion driver in the Kimmel household, his son; Frank Kimmel II is currently leading the Super Stock points at Salem Speedway and has won championships at Salem Speedway the past two years in a row.

Chasing the Record Books: If you look at the ARCA Racing Series record books, there are not many lists that do not include the name Frank Kimmel. This season, Kimmel looks to break his own record of nine championships and win a record-setting 10th ARCA Racing Series Championship. His sights are also set on breaking the all-time ARCA win record. With 74 career ARCA victories, Frank is six wins shy of breaking the record held by Iggy Katona.
Follow Frank Kimmel: Want to know what happens when Kimmel is not behind the wheel of his Ansell/Menards Ford Fusion? Fans can logon to www.facebook.com/frankkimmelracing to follow him on Facebook and www.twitter.com/frankkimmel to follow him on Twitter.

Chassis Info
No. 44 Ansell/Menards Ford Fusion: Chassis No. 320. Crew Chief, Bill Kimmel Jr., has chosen to run chassis No. 320, "Carrie" at Pocono Raceway. Kimmel used this chassis to qualify on the outside front row en route to a fifth-place finish.