DUNCAN'S SUCCESSFUL SUMMER STRETCH BEGINS IN OREGON

Source: MB Duncan Motor Sports / Vance Palm
Date: 06/30/2007

ROSEBURG, Oregnon -- Two-time NASCAR Grand National West champ, Mike Duncan has recently wrapped up a busy and successful spring session. A win in Colorado, multiple top five finishes, three poles to start the 2007 season and a few, "what might have been" scenarios in Phoenix, Iowa and Infineon. Now summer is here, and that means the MB Duncan Motorsports team has arrived in beautiful Roseburg, Oregon for the Bi-Mart "Firecracker 150" with full expectations to win it.

Even before he left California, Duncan seemed undeniably confident as he prepared to board his plane. "Yes, I do feel good about where we are right now", Mike said, and then he countered with the obligatory, "Now it's a situation where the team and myself have to execute and do what's necessary to bring home a victory."

Duncan trails points leader, Mike David by a narrow margin and knows that Oregon is the place to capture the lead. "Things start getting real interesting when summer rolls around...guys start figuring out the little problems that can keep them from running out front, and that means the field gets closer to each other, guys start gripping the wheel a bit more ...and that's a plus for a veteran team like ours." The popular driver from Bakersfield shook a few more hands before boarding the plane, and then shot this writer a wry grin and said, "I'm feeling good, and I love landing at that Roseburg airport with those vintage airplanes, so I'm off !"

The Lucas Oil/Ron's Rear Ends/Greenfrogroastingco.com Chevrolet won this race in 2005, and with the persistent Duncan behind the wheel - combined with legendary Crew Chief, Bill Sedgwick - the red, white and blue # 9 car is sure to be a hit at Douglass County Speedway tonight. The quaint, picturesque city of Roseburg celebrates the nation's birthday the entire weekend, so look for Mike Duncan to start the second half of the year with his own fireworks.

Mike Duncan was the NASCAR Grand National Division Rookie-of-the-Year in 2000. Behind the leadership of two-time Grand National Champ, Bill Sedgwick, Duncan and team won the 2004 – 2005 championships. Together, they compete full time on the Grand National West series. To learn more about Mike and follow his season, please visit www.mbduncanmotorsports.com.

See Also .:

• Mike Duncan Driver Card
• Douglas County Speedway Track Page

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