Gus Dean, driver of the No. 98 GREE Cooling Products, BOSCH Chevrolet for Mason Mitchell Motorsports (MMM) battled back to a 15th place finish after suffering early brake problems. Dean and the No. 98 team experienced brake problems during their first pit-stop and lost two laps in repairs.
“This was a tough race overall,” Dean added. “First and foremost I am thinking and praying for our pit-crew guys Jon House and Pedro Martinez that were involved in the incident on pit-road. I want to wish them a speedy recovery.”
“After we made the repairs to the car we had a very fast car. By the end of the race our times were as good as the top three.”
“I can’t thank everyone from GREE, BOSCH and MMM for the opportunity. Without them I wouldn’t be here. I know these experiences this past weekend will make us better and closer as a team. I am looking forward to getting behind the wheel again.”
Earlier in the day Dean qualified the No. 98 11th on the grid for the 60 lap event. The Bluffton, South Carolina native wasted no time racing into the top-ten after passing by Bobby Gerhart and Sarah Cornett Ching on lap six.
On lap 13 Dean came down pit-road and suffered brake issues that forced the No. 98 team to lose two laps in repairs.
The No. 98 returned to the race in 25th position. Dean methodically picked up 10 positions to solidify a top-15 finish in his first race at the Pocono Raceway.
On-track activities for the Berlin ARCA 200 begin with two practice sessions from 2:30-3:15 p.m. and final practice from 3:45-4:30. Menards Pole Qualifying presented by Ansell is at 6:00 with the Berlin ARCA 200 scheduled to start at 9:00. The 200-lap race is preceded by an on-track autograph session from 7:30-8:15, followed by pre-race ceremonies at 8:30. Fans can watch the race live on the American Sports Network or stream the race live from their website at http://www.americansportsnet.com
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