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Posted: 7:08 PM May 24, 2008
Last Updated: 7:35 PM May 24, 2008
Reporter: The Associated Press
Email Address: news@wsaz.com

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CONCORD, N.C. (AP) -- Marshall University will have to wait to make it onto the NASCAR scene.

Driver Brett Rowe crashed the green-and-white No. 05 car bearing the university's logo during Saturday's qualifying for the Nationwide Carquest Auto Parts 300 race.

Rowe of Barboursville was the next-to-last driver to attempt at qualifying.

He spun into the wall but was able to drive the car off the track at Lowe's Motor Speedway near Charlotte.

The next chance for majority investor Dana Tomes is expected to come in the Meijer 300 on June 14 at the Kentucky Speedway in Sparta, Ky.

Marshall is not a financial backer of the car.

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Posted by: Jason on May 30, 2008 at 04:51 PM
Such a shame he got into the wall but several seasoned veterans did the same that day. Really hope Herd Racing is able to keep it going. I was proud to see the herd car out there even though it didn't seem to handle well. For a thousand bucks you can put your name on the car for a race. How cool is that? Also Herd Racing has merchandise available on their website!

Posted by: putnam co on May 27, 2008 at 01:47 AM
PEC was in the charleston daily mail a few weeks ogo.

Posted by: Anonymous on May 26, 2008 at 11:26 PM
who cares

Posted by: Sharon on May 26, 2008 at 05:04 PM
Daryl, grow up.....

Posted by: ed on May 26, 2008 at 11:34 AM
I want to see a pic of the car,before the crash would be nice!Can anyone tell me where I can see it ?

Posted by: Ricky Bobby on May 26, 2008 at 09:17 AM
Should have had me driving! I could have won while steering with my two front teeth.

Posted by: putnam co on May 25, 2008 at 09:37 PM
OL well it happens glad the driver is ok.sponcerd by marshell or not it was a good harted thing thay did by putting marshells name on the car.if you crash at KY then its my turn.lol.

Posted by: Anonymous on May 25, 2008 at 11:43 AM
thats bad luck for a great chance at real fun better luck next time hope to see u on the track in ky

Posted by: Daryl on May 25, 2008 at 09:01 AM
What a joke, laughed so hard when the green machine hit the wall. If you qualify at Ky. protect that last place!

Posted by: tony on May 25, 2008 at 07:44 AM
good luck at kentucky dana tomes. make us proud.(hazlett from huntington)

Posted by: Roger on May 24, 2008 at 11:09 PM
I heard Randy Moss was looking to get into NASCAR. What an opportunity this would be! Come on Randy, a little help for the old Alma Mater.

Posted by: we r marshall on May 24, 2008 at 09:16 PM
looking ahead -- good luck !! @ believe in yourself.

Posted by: Beth on May 24, 2008 at 07:44 PM
Probably a good thing Marshall isn't a financial backer.

Posted by: Ashley on May 24, 2008 at 07:44 PM
I've been so excited for Herd Racing to get out on the track. I bet that car looks awesome out there! Really hated to see Brett crash in qualifying. Cant wait for Kentucky!!

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