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http://www.nascar.com/2006/news/hea...neon/index.html
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Said, the popular, colorful, Brillo-haired Californian, is attempting to emulate Robby Gordon by building his own Nextel Cup operation from the ground up. This weekend's event at Sonoma is the first step for his team, which has technical help from Roush Racing.
Said, who had to make Sunday's Dodge/Save Mart 350 on speed, qualified fifth on a hot, slippery day. He was terrified he'd spin out, fail to qualify and watch two months of work go down the drain.
"Yesterday was one of the most nerve-wracking days," said Said. "There was more to it than just driving for somebody else. To qualify good, it's like the weight of the world is off my shoulders and now I just can't wait to go race."
Former Roush Racing crew chief Frankie Stoddard is working with Said on a handful of Nextel Cup races with the goal of eventually securing full-time status on the circuit.
It won't be easy. Said's team has a number of issues to deal with, mainly Said's lack of experience on ovals and the introduction of the Car of Tomorrow in 2007.
snippet:
Said, the popular, colorful, Brillo-haired Californian, is attempting to emulate Robby Gordon by building his own Nextel Cup operation from the ground up. This weekend's event at Sonoma is the first step for his team, which has technical help from Roush Racing.
Said, who had to make Sunday's Dodge/Save Mart 350 on speed, qualified fifth on a hot, slippery day. He was terrified he'd spin out, fail to qualify and watch two months of work go down the drain.
"Yesterday was one of the most nerve-wracking days," said Said. "There was more to it than just driving for somebody else. To qualify good, it's like the weight of the world is off my shoulders and now I just can't wait to go race."
Former Roush Racing crew chief Frankie Stoddard is working with Said on a handful of Nextel Cup races with the goal of eventually securing full-time status on the circuit.
It won't be easy. Said's team has a number of issues to deal with, mainly Said's lack of experience on ovals and the introduction of the Car of Tomorrow in 2007.
