Final Lap Logo InvertSHOW #280 – Guest: Ford Racing’s Pat DiMarco – We recap Phoenix, let you know about Trevor Bayne, Travis Pastrana, Mark Martin and more. Plus a full Homestead-Miami Championship Preview. Hosted by Toby Christie and Kerry Murphey (Bumble Bunny!)

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Kerry Murphey chats with Michael Annett

No. 43 Pilot Flying J Ford Mustang
-Annett will make his sixth career start in the NASCAR Nationwide Series at Phoenix
  • -Annett enters Phoenix in 16th spot in the Nationwide driver point standings
  • -Annett’s best finish (10th) came in 2011 at Phoenix International Raceway
Michael Annett on Racing in Phoenix: “Phoenix is one of my favorite tracks to race on. I really like the flat one-mile tracks and PIR is really fast. I had a strong top-10 finish last year on the new configuration and I think since the track has been repaved it puts on a really good show for the fans, especially when we’re racing on the dogleg on the backstretch. At Phoenix it is really important to have good horsepower to drive off of the corners and I’m really looking forward to having a Ford powerhouse under the hood of my Pilot Flying J car this weekend.”
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Annett on Racing at Daytona Last Week: “Racing at Daytona is always fun, but it didn’t quite turn out the way we wanted it to last weekend. I had a great car with a lot of horsepower under the hood and my Pilot Flying J Ford could run up front. It’s a shame we got caught up in a wreck at the end because I know we had a good


Kerry Murphey chats with David Reutimann, driver of the No. 10 Accell Construction Chevrolet – David Reutimann
TBR DEBUT – Reutimann will make his debut with TBR this weekend. The Zephyrhills, Fla., native is sharing the 2012 NSCS schedule with Danica Patrick. Patrick is running 10 races including last week’s Daytona 500. Reutimann will compete in the other 26 events this season.

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BIRTHDAY BOY – Reutimann will turn 42 on Friday, March 2 and celebrate his birthday with NSCS practice at PIR.

REUTIMANN AT PHOENIX – The 41-year-old racer will make his 10th start at PIR. Reutimann compiled three top-10 finishes and has an average finish of 19.4. His best start was sixth in 2010 while driving for Michael Waltrip Racing (MWR). He tallied his best finish of seventh in the fall event last season also with MWR.

We wish David a happy birthday, discuss Phoenix, driving for multiple race teams, his racing father and more.

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Race Time Radio Feb 13th 2012
Presented By Shell Rotella
With Your Host: Joe Chisholm

– NASCAR Sprint Cup driver Trevor Bayne 2011 Daytona 500 winner.
– Jason Leffler driving for KBM #18 – NASCAR Camping World Truck Series.
– Steve Meehan owner of the GCMI #67 – NASCAR Nationwide Series Team.
– David Ragan driver of the #67 GCMI Nationwide Series car.
– Terry Roberts – New Smyrna.
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Race Time Radio

Their mission is to present to you the fan with the most up to date racing information for the Canadian racing scene. Where you can voice your opinions in the hot topics in racing. Live interviews with track promoters, drivers, travelling series, teams, and others that shape our sport.

Race Time Radio
Presented by Shell Rotella: Monday Jan. 16th 2012 –
Kerry Murphey Host of The Final Lap.
Ron Beauchamp Jr. #60 NASCAR Canadian Tire Series Driver.
Plus J.R. Fitzpatrick NCATS # 84.
Alex Tagliani Set to Drive for Bryan Herta Autosport in 2012.
#99 Sarah Cornett-Ching – ARCA West Driver.

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