Austin Wayne Self
No.22 AM Technical Solutions Toyota Tundra
Hometown: Austin, Texas
Age: 20
2016 NCWTS Stats:
- 2016 NCWTS Point Standings – 16th
- 2016 Rookie of the Year Standings – 10th
- Average Starting Position: 23.7
- Average Finish: 20th
- Best Finish: 9th (Eldora Speedway)
Pocono Raceway Race Notes:
The NASCAR Camping World Truck Series will visit Pocono Raceway for the seventh time since its 2010 inaugural race. Known as the “Tricky Triangle”, Pocono is known best for its unique 2.5 mile paved configuration. #WhatTurn4
Pocono Raceway Race Quote:
“I’m really excited to get back at it this weekend at Pocono. We’re riding a lot of momentum after last week’s finish at Eldora. And now we’ve added Rick (Ren) into the mix as crew chief. Rick is one of the best all-time and gives us a huge advantage moving forward. The knowledge and leadership he possess will make an immediate impact on our team. I’m looking forward to working with him and benefitting from all his knowledge.” Austin Wayne Self
Pocono Raceway Team Notes:
Rick Ren, a two-time championship NASCAR Camping World Truck Series crew chief has joined AM Racing and will serve as Austin Wayne Self’s crew chief in the No.22 AM Technical Solutions Toyota Tundra for the remainder of the 2016 NCWTS season.
Ren who won two NCWTS championships in 2007 and 2009 with driver Ron Hornaday Jr. has 326 recorded starts as crew chief, earning 28 wins, 114 top-5’s and 199 top-10 finishes over a span of 19 years. During his decorated career, Ren has worked in all three NASCAR Touring Series with drivers such as Ricky Craven, Denny Hamlin, Ron Hornaday Jr., Ward Burton, Dale Jarrett, Elliott Sadler and Kevin Harvick to name a few.
Track: Pocono Raceway
Race: Pocono Mountains 150 60-Laps/150 Miles (NCWTS Event 12 of 23)
Date: Saturday, July 30, 2016
Broadcast Information: 1PM EST. LIVE on FOX SPORTS
Practice: Friday, July 29
- First Practice: 12:30PM-1:55PM Live on FS1
- Final Practice: 3:00PM-3:55PM Live on FS1
NCWTS Keystone Light Pole Qualifying:
- Saturday, July 30 Live on Fox Sports 1
Pocono Raceway Specifications:
Superspeedway: 2.5 mile tri-oval
Banking: turn 1: 14 degrees; turn 2: 8 degrees; turn 3: 6 degrees;
Straights: Front – 3740 feet; Long Pond (between turns 1 and 2) – 3055 feet; North (between turns 2 and 3) – 1780 feet
Three Different Turns at Pocono:
Turn One is modeled after the now defunct Trenton Speedway
Turn Two is like Indianapolis Motor Speedway
Turn Three is similar to The Milwaukee Mile
Follow Austin Wayne Self on Social Media:
Be sure to follow Austin on all social media platforms. You can find him on facebook at facebook.com/AustinWSelf, on twitter at @AustinWSelf and Instagram @AustinWayneSelf. You can also visit AWSracing.com.
