"We've been very fortunate with this race team, in the past and so far this year. A lot of that comes from the guys on this team that work incredibly hard and keep us running with the best. We've had some curve balls every now and then in trying to figure out our new engine program, but I'm excited with what we've put together. We've got what it takes to win another Championship and being only three points out of first is a great position to be in halfway through the year. Hopefully, though, we'll be in the top spot instead of chasing it after Grand Bend.

"We had a little problem with our motor after our last event so we've been thrashing to get the thing back together and ready for this weekend. Jerry and Mike, who run our engine program, have been working day and night. I feel very fortunate to have guys that work that hard. Now we've got things ready to go and we're looking forward to a great weekend. It looks like we'll have good conditions so hopefully we'll be able to put on a great show for our Canadian fans."

Berner, who always races against his own personal best just as much as against the competition, is hoping to topple both of those this weekend. "Half the fun of this thing is in improving your own game. That's why I enjoy having my own engine program so much. We get to our best and then start over again and see if we can reach new heights. That's what we're always looking for. That's what we'll be looking for again this weekend."

Courtesy of Lisa Bingham