Still Searching for speed

7/18/2008 LEI Motorsports.com  Jenkins had two good runs in the top seven in the first two features, with a disappointing 15th place finish due to a parts failure in the third feature after running up front in the second position.

 The night of the 93.1 'The Wolf' triple 30's. Most racers dread these multiple feature events, but it remains a part of the schedule that all of the teams must prepare for. Jenkins came into the night fourth in points and was hoping for the first LEI victory on the season.  The night started with Jenkins qualifying the Mozely Rose Chevy just outside the top ten with a time of 15.27. " I messed up in both corners," said Jenkins. "We left a lot out there but we knew we were faster than what we qualified."  During the first fast paced feature, Jenkins advances into the top ten up to the seventh position. After avoiding a couple of incidents, Jenkins would eventually be scored in the fourth position after a late caution. With handling issues, Jenkins fades to the seventh position were he would finish the first feature. " We weren't handling very good at all", said Jenkins. "The car was drivable, but just a hand full." Doug Godsey [05], Chris Dodson [0], Russ Ellis [07], Brad Davis [18], Roy Hendrick [39], Greg Fernandez [02], and Rob Jenkins [89] round out the top seven.

After the first feature, the team made several adjustments to the Mozely Rose Chevy. During the first caution of the second feature, Jenkins comes over the radio and says, "Much much better guys." The race continues with Jenkins running in the top five and would finish fifth. Roy Hendrick [39], Chris Dodson [0], Shayne Lockhart [11]  Greg Fernandez [02], and Rob Jenkins [89] round out the top five. Later the team found that the right front was leaking down and had only 7 pounds of air.

 The third feature, Jenkins would hold the second position and while working over Brandon Hendrick [55] to challenge for the lead. On lap 15, the right rear spring bucket gives out leaving the 89 with virtually no right rear spring for the remainder of the race. Jenkins would finish, but a lap down in the 15th position. "The racing gods just weren't with us tonight," said Jenkins." It's not over yet." Roy Hendrick, Shayne Lockhart, Brandon Hendrick, Chris Dodson and Greg Fernandez round out the top five.

 

                                                                                                                                                                                           

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