The 2010 racing season begins this afternoon when 42 racers take the green flag for the 200 mile Lucas Oil ARCA race this afternoon. Grant qualified the BeasleyAllen.com car 20th of 52 competitors. “I am a little dissapointed in our starting position, but we believe the car will race well in the draft. The key to the race is avoiding the big wreck which is sure to happen sooner rather than later. That will determined by luck and will be outside our control. We have taken care of everything we have control over and I am going to avoid the wreck if I can. However, we will be running 185 miles per hour in a pack and whatever happens, will happen.”

The final pre-race practice, which was to focus on drafting, was rained out Friday afternoon. Many of the racers have never drafted before and the fans are sure to see an exciting race. Speed TV will nationally televise the race this afternoon at 3:30 pm. The starting grid and all aspects of the race can be accessed at www.arcaracing.com .