KANSAS
CITY, KS (July 7, 2002) - Rayovac Blair Racing driver Alex Barron of
Menifee, Calif. Finished eighth today.
Blair Racing and its driver Barron raced in the Ameristar Casino Indy
200 at Kansas Speedway. Round nine of 15 races in the 2002 Indy Racing
League (IRL) was run on the 1.5-mile, tri-shaped oval. The event sold
out for the second consecutive year, with a crowd of 80,000 fans
cheering as the 23 drivers took the checkered flag. Barron started
11th for the 200-lap event The summer heat and long work weeks made
this event even tougher as today's race was the last of a crucial
stretch of four races in five weeks. Temperatures soared here going
over 100 with high humidity with the track temperature reaching over
150. The Kansas fans didn't fear the heat and were enthusiastic as the
race went on. The Rayovac Blair crew stayed focused and ready making
four spectacular pit stops during the race. Barron battled the heat
and the field to run up front again finishing eighth. This gives Blair
Racing seven top-ten finishes for the season and six top-ten finishes
in the last six races.
"We had great pit stops today; the team really worked hard
today," said Barron. "It was defiantly hot this weekend.
The heat played a big part in the way the motor runs, the handling
of the car and it effects team performance. It is hot and it's hard
to stay hydrated. The team did a really good job. We are still doing
OK in the championship with another top-ten finish. We still want to
win and that is on the front of our minds. "
The series and the Blair Racing team gets a well deserved break;
the next race will be July 20 at Nashville Superspeedway. The
1.33-mile oval is located in Lebanon, TN. The race airs live on ESPN
at 7:30 p.m. (EDT). The tenth race of the season will also air live
on the IMS Radio Network. The IRL's official website can help you
locate a radio station near you; it also has live timing and scoring
at www.indyracing.com.
Powerful facts about Rayovac:
Rayovac is one of the world's leading battery and lighting device
companies. Rayovac also markets the number-one selling rechargeable
brand of battery in the U.S. with nearly a 70 percent share. In
addition, the company is the world leader in hearing aid batteries
with a 60 percent worldwide share. Rayovac trades on the New York
Stock Exchange under the ROV symbol. Rayovac markets a variety of
batteries including alkaline and heavy duty batteries; lithium coin
cells; zinc air hearing aid batteries; and rechargeable alkaline and
nickel metal hydride (NiMH) batteries and chargers. The company also
markets a broad line of battery-operated flashlights and lanterns.
More information about Rayovac can be found at www.rayovac.com.
www.BlairRacing.com
keeps fans up-to-date with all the latest team news and
information.
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