David Gilliland
No. 25 FreeCreditReport.com Ford

Track: Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez

• This will be Gilliland’s first start at Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez
• The No. 25 will be using a brand new race car for the event

Quotes:
This will be your first race at the speedway in Mexico.  How do you prepare for it?
“I’ve never raced south of the border before, but I can’t wait.  It’s going to be a lot of fun.  I’ve got road course experience, just not in Mexico.  I’ve talked with a few drivers who’ve already raced there and they’ve given me a few tips and tricks to remember, but most of what I’ll learn will come from hopping in the FreeCreditReport.com Ford and getting some seat time.”

You’ve said on several occasions that you enjoy road course racing.  What is it that appeals to you?
“The thing that I love about road courses is that so much of the team’s performance is determined by the driver.  We go to a lot of tracks that the car does all the work and the driver doesn’t have as much say in the outcome.  At road courses, though, your finish has to do with how well you can turn the wheel.  You don’t have to worry about aero-push or having your fenders banged in; it’s mostly about how well the driver can get through the course.

“It’s going to be a ton of fun.  Left turns, right turns, chicanes – it’s nice to have a variety that really tests your skills.”

Are you excited about your first race at Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez?
“I’ve heard nothing but great things about racing there.  It sounds like the track is so much fun to drive.  So many fans come out to the event and support the race.  The fans from Mexico are so passionate and get so keyed up about the race.  It’s great to be a part of an event like that.  We’ll be bringing a brand new car for this race and I’m really excited about driving it. I think we’re going to have a great showing for the FreeCreditReport.com team and hopefully have a fiesta in Victory Lane.”