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ANGIE WILSON AND SCOTT WEAVER AT THE TOP IN FINAL DAY OF TESTING AT DAYTONA

Daytona Beach, Fl (Jan 15) - The Second day of Goody's Dash Series, NASCAR Touring testing for the AC Delco "200" Presented by Discount Auto Parts at Daytona International Speedway found several drivers improving on their lap times posted on the previous day. Angie Wilson of Nebo, NC., one of two female drivers in the series, showed the way in this final day of winter testing with a speed of 164.504 mph.

Just a bumper behind was Shelby, NC driver, Scott Weaver at 164.480 mph. Rounding out the top five were the brothers from Winnsboro, SC Justin and Jake Hobgood at 164.207 and 164.186 respectively, and the 2000 NAPA Filters Rookie of the Year Cam Strader, from Wilson, NC. posting a speed of 164.039.

Angie Wilson

The strategy on the final testing day was different from team to team. While some continued to work on their qualifying setups others practiced their drafting techniques to preview how their cars will handle in the race.

Angie Wilson and Scott Weaver spent time drafting to see how well their cars will perform together.

"I owe a lot to my team and to Scott Weaver," said Wilson. "My guys worked so hard to prepare this car, that I really have to give them the credit for it running so well. Scott knows what it takes to do good in qualifying, having sat on the pole here in 1999, and his drafting experience is of a great benefit to me. To come here and test so well is a such a confidence booster for me, that I can't wait to come back for the race."

Cam Strader is eager to show that he has what it takes to be a successful race car driver. His Wesson Cooking Oil team led by Barry Owen has called on engine builder Jan Smith to furnish them the horsepower it takes to run up front. The combination of Owen and Smith historically has produced several Daytona wins. Strader is hoping to add to that history when the series competes here on Saturday, February 10, 2001.

Series Champion Robert Huffman moved his White House Apple Juice Toyota into the top ten. Though Toyota has raced in the series for several seasons, Toyota Racing Development became involved last season with Eric Van Cleef, and now this year with Huffman.

Huffman fresh off his third consecutive Series Championship (fourth overall) was ready for a new personal challenge.

"Making the switch to Toyota gives us a chance to participate in helping TRD reach their goal of succeeding in NASCAR racing. I am excited about working with them and with Eric Van Cleef. We have worked very hard to get the engine program to where we can be competitive."

Today's speed charts are an indication of that effort.

A Complete Run Down:


06 Angie Wilson   Pon   54.710 164.504
2  Scott Weaver   Pon	54.718 164.490
65 Justin Hobgood Pon   54.809 164.207
64 Jake Hobgood   Pon   54.816 164.186
6  Cam Strader    Merc  54.865 164.039
07 Derrick Kelley Pon   54.894 163.952
92 Jimmy Britts   Pon	55.187 163.082
38 Roger Sawyer   Pon	55.280 162.808
16 Christian ElderPon   55.539 162.048
37 Robert Huffman Toyot 55.551 162.013
24 Mickey York	  Pon	55.559 161.990
26 Shane Hmiel	  Pon	55.566 161.970
53 Bobby Hill	  Pon	55.710 161.551
19 Joey Miller	  Pon	55.712 161.545
31 Zach Brewer	  Pon	55.886 161.042
44 Doc Brewer	  Pon	56.032 160.623
18 Dave Heitzhaus Pon   56.085 160.471
96 Jeff Underwood Pon   56.466 159.388
27aLarry Caudill  Pon	56.529 159.210
52 Tim Nichols	  Pon	56.628 158.932
3  Tony Hargraves Pon   56.768 158.540
27bBrian Gandy	  Pon	56.991 157.920
98 Roger Moser	  Pon	57.275 157.137
69 Monty Klein	  Pon	57.645 156.128
02 Kelley Sutton  Pon	57.977 155.234
20 Ricky Woodward Pon   58.461 153.949
4  Billy Joyner IIPon   60.615 148.478
93 Randy Humphrey Pon   61.670 145.938
32 Tracy Hines	  Merc  62.267 144.539