They play at Charlotte tonight, searching for more than a victory.
At Charlotte, he finished eighth after running in the top 10 all race long.
And he looked at Charlotte with the private look that had somehow developed between them.
His sole top-5 was a fourth in the fall race at Charlotte.
Since the start of the 1993 season, he has served as the head baseball coach at Charlotte.
His best run once again came at Charlotte, adding another tenth place on.
He also qualified 8th at Charlotte, his first career top-10 start.
The team's first home game at Charlotte was a rousing success.
Then, when the back door slammed, he looked down at Charlotte.
He only had a best finish of 11th at Charlotte.