Pocono Raceway threw lots of changes at the Sprint Cup Series during its previous venture to the 2.5-mile track. A fresh racing surface required a new car setup to accommodate higher speeds. A shorter event length necessitated a different strategy for calling the race. Although the new variations were significant, Travis Kvapil and the No. 93 Burger King/Dr Pepper team showed their ability to adapt and chalked up a 26th-place finish. The performance marked his best finish at a non-restrictor plate track at least two miles long. Kvapil looks to build on the team's success in this week's Pennsylvania 400.
Kvapil has 10 starts at Pocono to his credit. He's scored three top-20s and has a best finish of 16th place, which he achieved in 2008.
Comments from BK Racing Driver Travis Kvapil heading into Pocono:
"Last time we went to Pocono it had just been paved. It's a lot different for sure. Plain and simple, it's just a lot faster now. The new pavement gave us ton...
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