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NATIONWIDE: Bliss, Keller Lead Teams Home To Darlington
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05/06/2008 - 12:00 PM
Daytona Beach, Fla.
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Veteran drivers Mike Bliss and Jason Keller collectively have over 25 years of NASCAR Nationwide Series racing under their belts. But regardless of their experience, there’s still plenty that excites them. And Friday night’s Diamond Hill Plywood 200 at one of NASCAR’s most famous tracks – Darlington Raceway – is the rule rather than the exception.
Added to the thrill of racing under the lights at the newly-paved, egg-shaped oval for Bliss and Keller are their circumstances, each with South Carolina as a centerpiece. Bliss drives for long-time series owner James Finch, whose Phoenix Racing operation is based in Spartanburg.
Among five NASCAR Nationwide Series-only drivers in the top 10 in the standings, Bliss and Finch’s No. 1 Chevy are fifth – the highest ranking among those drivers.
Keller is a native son from Greenville and has etched his name in the series record book as the all-time leader in starts. He comes to Darlington with 433. Keller’s return is also an anniversary for his CJM Racing team. The organization made its debut at Darlington last year where Keller brought the No. 11 car home 14th.
“It’s really amazing to think how far this team has come in a year,” Keller said. “Since then, we’ve gone from a limited team to a full-blown Nationwide Series team. I guess you could say it’s our one-year anniversary and what a great track to have that happen at.
“(Personally), it’s considered my hometown track so there is a level of excitement at Darlington that I don’t have anywhere else.”
SOURCE: NASCAR Communications
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