One driver who knows all about saving his equipment for a late-race run is the series first winner – Joey Bird.

Charging to the front early then settling into a long green-flag run, Bird is out to make it two consecutive Triple Crown Series victories in as many starts. Having already won the first race in the series, Bird brings plenty of confidence into Saturday’s 200-lap shootout.

“There’s a lot of momentum (with our team) and especially with this race being at our home track. Stateline is one of my favorite tracks to run so we’re excited to go after our second win this weekend there. To make it happen will take the same approach we’ve always had which is tire management. If you can save the tires it’s a deciding factor to be there at the end. If we can do that we’ll be in the hunt for a win.”