Welcome Back to Victory Lane Con-way Freight!

Hey ya'll... Bubba here with a BIG smile on my face! First things first... welcome back to victory lane Con-way Freight! The stars finally aligned and the No. 6 truck got its first victory with Colin behind the wheel. We ran chassis No. 43, which is the same truck that was wrecked by Kyle Busch in Charlotte. Chassis No. 43 was also the same truck that took Travis Kvapil to victory lane in Michigan two years ago. I am very proud of Colin and our whole race team for getting Jack Roush's 50th truck series victory. I am also happy we were able to win in Con-way's and Ford's backyard. You almost couldn't have scripted a better story... and to beat none other than Kyle Busch was the icing on the cake!

After the race, the post-race inspection took about an hour. The NASCAR officials always go through the winner's truck with a fine-tooth comb. A lot of times things are taken apart such as gears, shocks, rear-end housing, and usually the motor. It does make it a little difficult to keep everything organized and also get it back to the race shop without damaging the parts or the trailer. I keep a few extra plastic tubs just for these parts and pieces. It's just a way I've found to keep everything clean and together.

This week we are off to Milwaukee. We are running chassis No. 55, which is a truck that always seems to run good, but never sees the checkered flag... I've got a good feeling that we can change that pattern this week. Now that Colin has tasted victory lane, hopefully he will be hungry for more. For me, Milwaukee is a one-day show, which means that we unload, practice, qualify, race, and load back up all in the same day. It's great to get everything done and be on your way home, but it makes for a long, hard day. My co-driver will spend most of the day sleeping so that when the race is over, the #6 hauler can head on down the road, while I catch up on some rest. Hopefully Michigan was the beginning of many more wins for Con-way Freight, Colin, and Roush Fenway.

Stay safe...
Bubba