Graham Gains Eight Spots At Trois Rivieres

Courtesy TL Sports and Entertainment

August 7, 2006. As the CASCAR Super Series made its return to the temporary street course at Trois Rivieres it was all brand new for Brad Graham and the Challenger Motor Freight/Logel’s Auto Parts team. And while never racing there before had them start off slow, they were up to speed by the end of the weekend.

The Challenger Motor Freight/Logel’s Auto Parts team started the weekend looking to get a feel for the tricky street circuit. “It was pretty tough through the first couple of sessions” said Graham. “We put what we thought was the right set up on the car but it wasn’t working and with only a couple of quick practices we didn’t have the time to try all the things we wanted”.

Still searching for right handling characteristics Graham did his best with the Challenger Motor Freight/Logel’s Auto Parts Dodge but could only manage the 19th quickest time in qualifying. “If you’re off just a bit it really hurts in this series, the teams are all so competitive. So we made some further adjustments after qualifying and they worked out really well”.

Graham realized that if he was going to have a good outing in the Challenger Motor Freight/Logel’s Auto Parts Dodge he would need two things to happen. Stay out of trouble, and have some caution laps to keep the field close. They realized half their wish when a first corner crash gobbled up several competitors. “Staying out of that mess was important, it gave us a chance to see if our adjustments worked, and they did”.

Once the field resumed racing Brad was able to drive the Challenger Motor Freight/Logel’s Auto Parts Dodge up through the field. He would finish just outside the top ten, but gain a total of eight positions. “It really shows how the hard work and determination the team has shown all year paid off” said Graham. “They kept working, made a lot of progress with the car that resulted in us gaining some spots during the race”.

Brad Graham and the Challenger Motor Freight/Logel’s Auto Parts team will be back in Ontario this coming weekend as CASCAR teams head to the half mile oval at Mosport Speedway.

You can watch all the CASCAR Super Series on Rogers Sportsnet check listings for times in your area. Look for the Challenger Motor Freight Recruitment coaches at most CASCAR events. For more information regarding Brad Graham and the Challenger Motor Freight/Logel’s Auto Parts Dodge check out the newly renovated website at www.bradgraham.ca.