Jeff Jolly Racing

Artile courtesy of Kris Fluckiger

 After starting 14th Jeff and the Team Finish a strong 4th

So since the May 14th Feature things have been shaken up in the Fluckiger Racing garage, but the performance at the track hasn't. May 21st was a turn around for our team, as things were straightened out during the week, and we're proud to say that jeff didn't touch a single car in the entire feature. Going from 12th to 2nd in the event. This past friday however was nuts. We had trouble getting a tow truck for the race. We had a cadillac escalade that one of jeff's friends let us borrow, however it was too low. hmmmmmm. Anyways Jeff was able to contact Mark Giordano and we were able to get to the track. With no practice, we made a few adjustments to the car guessing what it wanted to do on tour rubber, and hit the scales as they were calling for us to line up for our feature. All was accomplished, and a good thing too. We started 14th, and we didn't waste any time getting spots on the track. Jeff passed a few cars that were involved in some altercations, and the car was handling beautifully. Before we knew it we were in 7th half way through the race. Jeff worked his way up to the 3rd spot where it looked like we were going to stay. However contact between the 99 and 51 car put us in a situation to get the lead. The #7 Casagrande car was able to out power us into the lead however, and we were stuck on the outside to dry with a lap and a half to go. Jeff held on to 4th, and almost got 3rd, but the 6 car beat us by a nose cone (which is saying a lot with the T-bird nose.) So thanks to Mark for the lift we were able to stay right in the points hunt, and get another top-5 for the season. We will be back this week, and hopefully on time.

Kris Fluckiger Takes Over Crew Chief Duties, #2 Team Finishes 2nd

This week saw a major change as Kris Fluckiger took over the crew chief role from Barry Fluckiger who is taking a leave of absence.  Kris picked up right where Barry left off, adjusting on the car to get rid of a loose condition in practice, and getting it perfect for the heat.  We started in the back and just took it easy for what was a very rough and potentially catestrophic heat race.  I finished 6th, which was good enough to qualify and that was really all we were shooting for based on the starting position we were givin.

Once the feature rolled around, we found ourselves starting 12th, and decided to leave the car as it was from the heat race, as the changes Kris made before that race seemed to have worked.  It turns out that was the right call.  The race was a rough one with some close calls and some wrecks to avoid.  However, using some patience, and with a little luck we were able to get a strong 2nd place finish and gain some valuable points on leader Tony Membrino (#00).  It also moved the Fluckinger Davis Racing Team to 2nd in the point standings just 2 points out of the lead.

I want to Thank Kris, Matt, Kevin and the entire crew and my sponsors for their help, and as always the fans.  This wouldn't be possible without any of you.