SCOUTING REPORT: Justin Chance

OVERVIEW:  Justin Chance committed to running Attica Raceway Park for the entire 2012 season and made the most of it with a solid second place finish in the final points tally. Splitting time between his own #01 and the Doug Heath owned #2, Chance contended for more than more win and became one of the drivers to watch on Friday nights at the fairgrounds oval.

WHAT WE KNOW:  He'll start his season on March 22 at Attica but, with a baby expected in May, it's not unlikely Chance will run the entire Attica schedule in 2013.  When he's not racing Attica on Fridays, he plans to attempt Eldora's Sunoco ALMS races, The Dream, and he wants to make another run at the World 100 Best Appearing Car award.  He'll be piloting the Heath #2 all season unless the team can get a motor ready for Chance's own ride later in the year.  The team is also building a new race shop during the offseason.

WHERE HE'S GOOD:  When he finds his rhythm, Justin Chance is legit contender at Attica.  When he starts near the front, he's better than when he has to deal with the traffic in the middle of the pack.  The Mansfield, OH native is definitely fast on a heavy race track, which makes him even better the first few months of the season.

WHERE TO IMPROVE:  Consistency, both throughout the night and throughout the season is the biggest area of improvement for Chance.  He started 2012 off pretty strong, but seemed to lose that rhythm later on in the season.  Maybe it was the switching of cars, but nevertheless something seemed to be just a tick off the second half of the year.  Likewise, there were times when Chance was solid early on in the evening, but seemed to fade at the end of the night.  If he polishes up that consistency, he should be in victory lane a few times in 2013.

DRIVER'S THOUGHTS:  "I'm looking forward to running Doug's car again this season and, although we won't be able to chase the Attica points title this year, we're looking forward to being back full-time in 2014."