RECORD SETTING: Kevin Harvick will look to become the first driver to win five races at Texas Motor Speedway (TMS) when he races the No. 33 RoadLoans.com Chevrolet in the O’Reilly 300.

HARVICK AIMS FOR RECORD NUMBER OF TEXAS VICTORIES: In eight career Nationwide Series starts at the track, Harvick has compiled an outstanding record. He has four wins, four top-five and seven top-10 finishes. His worst finish is 11th in 2007. He has led a total of 440 laps and completed all 1522 laps attempted.

BEFORE THE RACE: QUOTES WITH DRIVER KEVIN HARVICK:

What would it mean to be the first five-time winner at Texas?

 “Any time you win a race it is always exciting, but going for a fifth win at the same track means a lot. My first start at TMS I had a top-10 finish. I am looking forward to bringing another win home and my first win at Kevin Harvick Inc. (KHI).”

Why have you been so dominant in the Nationwide Series at Texas Motor Speedway?

“We’ve always run good here for some reason. I really like this track. We don’t seem to qualify well, but we always seem to finish great. It is one of those places that really fits with what we do at KHI.”

You’re still looking for your first win driving your own car. What would it mean to you to pick up you first win as driver/owner at Texas Motor Speedway?

“I think it would be a great accomplishment for not only me, but the entire organization. Although I’ve got some truck wins for KHI to get my first Nationwide Series win for KHI and my fifth Nationwide Series win at TMS on the same weekend would be tremendous.”

How would you describe the racing at Texas?

“Texas is a fast track, it’s probably the biggest sensation of speed other than a qualifying lap at Atlanta Motor Speedway. The fans in Texas are outstanding. They say everything is bigger in Texas and that’s pretty much true with everything that Texas Motor Speedway has to offer.”

What are the keys to being successful at a fast track like Texas?

“To be successful at Texas you have to have a good handling car and great stops on pit road to maintain positions and move forward through the field.”

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