Bernstein team in good position to challenge for the point lead
So far this season the Budweiser/Lucas Oil team has scored three runner-up and three final four showings in eight races.
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“We wanted to come out of the gate this year with solid, consistent,
competitive performances,” said Bernstein. “With our new crew chief Rob
Flynn and assistant crew chief Mike Guger, we’ve found a good mix with
the team members who have been with us the past few years.
“Hopefully we can continue with this consistency through the hot summer months and be within striking distance as the Countdown begins later this year.”
“From the cockpit, it’s exciting to know that every time you pull to the starting line you have a good chance to win,” said Brandon, who took over the driving chores from his legendary father in 2003. “It helps build confidence. Right now we’re riding some pretty good momentum and our team morale is high.”
So far this season the Budweiser/Lucas Oil team has scored three runner-up and three final four showings in eight races.
The second generation driver has driven to the finals at
“It would be pretty nice to be able to win in
With Budweiser recently announcing that they will not return in 2010 after 30 years of primary sponsorship with the Kenny Bernstein team, new sponsorship is being actively pursued.
“We are passionate about the sport of NHRA drag racing and we will continue to field a team in 2010 with
“We owe a debt of gratitude to all the Budweiser employees and wholesalers we’ve worked with through the years, as well as the fans and friends who have followed and supported us beginning with the Funny Car era.
“We believe that taking a proactive role in initiating programs and
promotions that help sell product and build brand awareness has been an
integral part of retaining our sponsorship associations through the
years. Coupled with the success we’ve had on the racetrack while
flying the Budweiser colors, including six NHRA championships and 85
national event victories between
“We think we have been one of the marquee teams in this sport for the past three decades and we bring with us 30 years of fan base. NHRA drag racing is our home.”