Michigan International Speedway
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June 11-13, 2008
Alli Owens - News & Notes
No. 12 ElectrifyingCareers.com Chevrolet
IT’S HALFTIME - Alli Owens has reached the halfway point of her 2008 season. The driver
of the No. 12 ElectrifyingCareers.com Chevrolet is currently scheduled to compete in 10
ARCA RE/MAX Series and the Racing for Wildlife 200 at Michigan International Speedway
marks the start of the second half of her season.
“This year has been a test of will,” said Owens. “I came into the season wanting to
win and dominate. I know that everyone thought that was way out of reach, but the truth is
as a driver, that’s how we think. Unfortunately, we had problems in Daytona, engine failures
in two races and last week I was swept into a crash. The season is definitely not going how
I would like, but I know it could be much worse.”
Despite the difficulties faced, Owens has gained valuable experience both on and off
track.
“I’ve learned a lot this year about stamina and endurance,” explained Owens. “I’ve
also learned about not having a perfect car. Most of the time it isn’t going to be perfect and
how you handle that makes all the difference.”
With the second half of the season ahead of her, Owens is optimistic her strongest
performances are still ahead.
“Hopefully, we are at a turning point,” added Owens. “I’m very confident in my ability
and the team’s ability. I never lose sight of the fact that I’ve only competed in a few ARCA
races. It doesn’t stop me from wanting success, but it makes it easier to accept when it
doesn’t come fast enough.”
(over)
THE SWEET TASTE OF SUCCESS - After a bitterly disappointing finish to last week’s race
at Pocono, Alli Owens is anxious to pick up where she left off. The 19-year-old was heading
toward her career first top-10 finish when, with four laps remaining, she was swept into an
unavoidable accident.
Instead of dwelling on the negative, Owens heads into her first race at Michigan
International Speedway, the Racing for Wildlife 200, with renewed confidence.
“We were very strong in Pocono, strong enough for a top-10 or possibly top-five, but
things happened,” said Owens. “We have a new engine program for Michigan and we
brought one of my favorite cars. The good thing is that I now have a taste for running up
front. I like it and there is no going back.”
HAPPY FATHER’S DAY DAD! - This weekend, fathers throughout the country will be
honored and Mike Owens, Alli’s father will be no exception. The driver of the No. 12
ElectrifyingCareers.com Chevrolet hopes to honor her father the best way she knows how -
with a career best finish. Regardless, she is happy just to spend her weekend with him.
“We’ve yet to have the awesome finish that we all want,” said Owens. “Hopefully,
that will change this weekend and I can give my Dad the ultimate Father’s Day gift. My Dad
has been with me throughout my racing career. When I travel, it is usually just the two of
us. I spend more time with him than I do anyone else. To be able to spend Father’s Day
weekend at the track with him makes for the best day ever.”
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Alli Owens 2008 ARCA RE/MAX Series Results
Date
Track
Start
Finish
Laps
Status
02/09/08
Daytona Int’l Speedway
29
41
23/80
Mechanical
04/19/08
Iowa Speedway
29
27
204/250
Mechanical
04/25/08
Kansas Speedway
14
18
99/100
Running
05/04/08
Rockingham Speedway
22
15
306/312
Running
06/07/08
Pocono Raceway
18
24
76/86
Accident
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