JOLIET,
IL. (September 8, 2002) - Rayovac Blair Racing driver Alex Barron of
San Diego, Calif. finished 12th today at Chicagoland Speedway.
Only two races remain, on the Indy Racing League (IRL) 2002
schedule, the Rayovac Blair team is concentrating on the season end
drivers' standings and entrant point standings. The Indianapolis
based team entered today's race fifth in the drivers' championship
standings and fifth in the entrant point standings. Barron,
refreshed and ready from a weekend off is ready for the back to back
race weekends as the season comes to a close. The Blair team tested
here on the 1.5-mile, D-shaped tri-oval last week, working on this
weekend's race setup and strategy; like some tracks this year, this
is a new venue for the first year IRL team.
Barron qualified 18th for the 200 lap event that covered 300
miles. According to IRL reports, the starting field was tight, as
just 0.6112 of a second separated the top 24 drivers. The 25 drivers
battled hard in the Chicago heat running side by side giving the
sold out grandstands a great show. Barron had to pit to have the
crew change a blistered tire under green flag conditions, and he
went a lap down. Despite the 12th place finish, Barron and Blair
Racing remains unofficially fifth place in the drivers' standings.
The 2002 IRL season ends next week at the Texas Motor Speedway.
The Chevy 500 will be held on the 1.5-mile oval. and will air at
3:00 p.m. (EDT). The fifteenth 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.
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