Posted May 8th, 2008
Will home track favorite, Beau Slocumb get to perform his customary burn-out after the Watermelon Bowl 100 at Watermelon Capital Speedway? Find out this Saturday, May 10, 2008 by heading down to Cordele, Georgia this weekend! (ASALMS File Photo)
By Matt Prieur-ASA Late Model Series
Lexington, Michigan (Thursday, May 8, 2008): Back to the great state of Georgia we go as the ASA Late Model Series Southern Division Presented by GM Performance Parts parade of Crews, Drivers, Fans, Officials, and Teams are on the road and heading out to Cordele, Georgia!
Race number Three for the ASALMS Southern Division is back in the Peach State as the 4/10s mile semi-banked D-shaped paved oval of Watermelon Capital Speedway, located South of Macon in Cordele, Georgia is the site for the Watermelon Bowl 100.
Will ASALMS South Points Leader, Jimmy Lang make it three in a row? Or will defending race winner, Beau Slocumb stop Lang’s streak in its tracks at his home track! Perhaps another superstar such as Colt James, or Fountain Motorsports teammates and Co-Rookie of the Year Points Leaders, 17-year-old Blake Lehr and Chad Pierce will make some noise this weekend!
The ranks of the ASALMS Southern Division will surely give the great fans of the great state of Georgia something to cheer about as they all look to add their name to the list of ASALMS Southern Division Feature Winners list!
Catch all the excitement this weekend from Cordele, Georgia and Save $2.00 off your Grandstand Admission by clicking on the link provided and printing off the Watermelon Bowl 100 Promotional Flier: Watermelon Bowl 100 $2.00 OFF Coupon
If you can’t make it down for the race, keep up to date all weekend long exclusively on “ASALMS Live” only on the ASALMS Southern Division Website for extensive coverage of the Watermelon Bowl 100!
Just click on the link provided and stay up to date throughout the weekend beginning on Saturday Afternoon LIVE from Watermelon Capital Speedway: “ASALMS Live”
Watermelon Bowl 100 Fast Facts
What: Watermelon Bowl 100
Race #3 of 11 - ASA Late Model Series Southern Division.
Where: Watermelon Capital Speedway-Cordele, Georgia
0.400 Mile Semi-Banked D-Shaped Paved Oval
385 Farmers Market Road
Cordele, Georgia 31015
1 (229) 271-9301
When: Saturday, May 10, 2008
Distance: 100 Laps / 40.0 Miles
Posted Awards: $25,200
Pre-Entries: Watermelon Bowl 100 Pre-Entries
Starting Field: 26-car starting field
1-20 through ARP Bodies / Aluminum Racing Products Qualifying.
21-22 from 2008 ASALMS South Owners Points
23-24 Past Champions of the ASALMS
(Note: If the Past Champions Provisionals aren’t needed, the next Two (2) in ARP Bodies Qualifying will fill Row 12)
25-26 Top Two (2) from 25-lap GM Performance Parts Shootout (If Needed)
ASALMS Track Record: Matt Hawkins 16.253 = 88.599 MPH set on October 7, 2006.
Support Division(s): WCS Weekly Divisions of Legends, Pure Stocks, Mini Stocks, and Claimers.
Ticket Information: Main Grandstands: $15.00
Watermelon Bowl 100 $2.00 OFF Coupon
For more information and to purchase Advance Tickets, please call the ASA Late Model Series Home Offices Toll Free at: 1 (800) 385-2503 or go to the website at: ASA Late Model Series
Master Schedule and Time Line
UPDATED Thursday, May 8, 2008
Friday, May 9, 2008
3:00 PM Watermelon Capital Speedway (WCS) Officials Report to Track
4:00 PM Registration / Pit Gates Open - Rig Parking Begins
6:00 PM ASALMS Practice Begins (180 Minutes)
(Note: There will be 5-10 Minute Breaks at the bottom of every hour)
8:00 PM ASALMS Fuel and Tires Close
9:00 PM Practice Ends
9:30 PM Grounds Close
(NOTE: This is an Optional Practice Day for the ASALMS Southern Division Teams)
Saturday, May 10, 2008
9:00 AM ASALMS Officials Report to Track
9:15 AM ASALMS Officials Meeting
9:30 AM ASALMS Registration Opens / Remaining Rig Parking Begins
10:00 AM Pit Gates Open
10:30 AM ASALMS Practice / Safety Tech Lines Open
11:00 AM ASALMS Drivers Meeting / Qualifying Draw (Main Grandstands)
11:30 AM ASALMS Crew Chiefs/Spotters Meetings (Main Grandstands)
12:00 PM ASALMS Practice (120 Minutes)
2:00 PM Lunch Break (30 Minutes)
2:30 PM Watermelon Capital Speedway (WCS) Divisions Registration Opens
2:45 PM WCS Divisions Rig Parking
3:00 PM ASALMS Tire Impound Opens
3:30 PM ASALMS Qualifying Tech Opens
4:00 PM Main Grandstands Open
5:00 PM WCS Divisions Rotating Practice-Claimers, Legends, Pure Stocks, and Mini Stocks (60 Minutes)
6:00 PM ASALMS ARP Bodies /Aluminum Racing Products Qualifying (2 Laps)
6:55 PM Invocation / National Anthem
7:00 PM WCS Divisions Heat Races-Claimers, Legends, Pure Stocks, and Mini Stocks
7:30 PM ASALMS Autograph Session (30 Minutes)
8:00 PM WCS Divisions Features-Claimers, Legends, Pure Stocks, and Mini Stocks
8:45 PM ASALMS Pre-Race Ceremonies / Driver Introductions
9:00 PM ASALMS Watermelon Bowl 100
The Master Schedule and Time Line is Subject to Change at the discretion of the ASA Late Model Series and the Watermelon Capital Speedway. ALL times are in accordance with Eastern Daylight Time (EDT)
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Posted May 8th, 2008
19-year-old Jimmy Lang, the ASALMS Southern Division Points Leader and winner of the first two South Features of the 2008 season, will go for the “Three-Peat” this weekend in the Watermelon Bowl 100 at Watermelon Capital Speedway in Cordele, Georgia. (ASALMS File Photo)
By Jimmy Lang Racing / Speed 51
Bluffton, South Carolina (Thursday, May 8, 2008): Jimmy Lang has been super hot in ASA Late Model Series racing. The last two starts in the ASALMS Southern Division have resulted in trips to victory lane for the Bluffton, South Carolina driver.
Yet, his first start in the ASALMS Challenge Division in ’08 did not net the triumph that Lang has come accustomed to. Lang started strong 200-lap event at O’Reilly Raceway Park (IN), but ended up coming home 13th.
“We tried to compensate by loosening the car up more so it would be better in the longer run,” said Lang. “I was thinking that the car would come to me more at the end of the run. Then car got really loose and I smacked the wall in the final laps.”
Lang was fast on both Friday and Saturday in practice. At the 100-lap halfway point Lang was running 7th, but that’s where the trouble began. After several adjustments to the car, one thing was clear; Lang was not the only guy with handling issues at ORP.
“I though my car was bad, but I watched the three cars in front of me hit the wall coming off turn two as well. We were all chasing our cars.”
Lang is running for the championship in both the ASALMS Southern Division as well as the Challenge Division! The effort is to get more laps against better drivers.
“There’s more competition with guys like Eddie Hoffman and Peter Cozzolino. Those boys who run up north are pretty stout and that’s good for us.”
The next event for Lang will be at on Saturday, May 10th at Watermelon Capital Speedway in Cordele, Georgia. After racing at ORP in Indiana, the Cordele event will be a homecoming of sorts.
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Posted May 7th, 2008
Colt James (Right), his Father, Terry James (Left) and the rest of Colt James Motorsports are focusing their efforts solely on the 2008 ASA Late Model Series Southern Division Championship! That title chase continues this Saturday, May 10, 2008 at Watermelon Capital Speedway in Cordele, Georgia in the running of the Watermelon Bowl 100. (ASALMS File Photo)
By Colt James Motorsports / M.P.H. Promotions
Troutman, North Carolina (Wednesday, May 7, 2008): Colt James is thinking long term when it comes to the 2008 ASA Late Model Series Southern Division Championship!
Sure the Buda, Texas driver is behind in the title chase to two-time ASALMS South Feature Winner, Jimmy Lang, but the 25-year-old veteran knows it’s a long season and there’s still plenty of time to garner that first Feature win of the season.
After a Fourth and a Runner-up showing in the first two South shows, James and his Colt James Motorsports Team are now preparing for the third race of the season, the Watermelon Bowl 100 at the 4/10s mile semi-banked d-shaped paved oval of Watermelon Capital Speedway, located South of Macon in Cordele, Georgia.
Heading into the third race of the ASALMS Southern Division season, James is second in the season long points chase 38 markers back of current points leader, Jimmy Lang (392-354).
“I’m really looking forward to the race at Watermelon. We raced there a few years ago so hopefully we can have a good weekend and have a good strong finish. Maybe even get a little closer to Jimmy there and make this points chase interesting.” Stated James. “It’s a long season though, we’ve got time.”
“I just have to give a big thanks to my crew for all their hard work and Magnum Trailers, Hamke Race Cars, and Day Motorsports, without everyone working so hard, we wouldn’t even be considering going after a championship!” He added.
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Posted May 6th, 2008
By ASA Late Model Series
Easton’s Story
Leesburg, Georgia (Tuesday, May 6, 2008): Easton is the 8-year-old son of Brian & Heather Blanchard and the older brother of Gracee Blanchard. He is the grandson of Royce and Linda Blanchard and Julie Adams all of Leesburg and Stan and Wanda Adams of Sylvester.
He attends the 3rd grade at Twin Oaks Elementary in Lee County. He has two very special teachers, Mrs. Turoski and Ms. Butler.
Born July 02, 1999, Easton was diagnosed with Congenital Muscular Dystrophy. He had numerous struggles and hurdles to overcome. He is so strong and has made it a personal goal of his to see that he does his best to overcome anything he is faced with.
Because of Easton and goals he sets for himself, it is easier for the rest of his family and friends to make goals and overcome all hurdles and struggles they are faced with also.
January 23, 2007, Easton was admitted to the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit in Macon, Georgia with abdominal pain. At first, he was being treated for constipation. His condition deteriorated and on January 25, 2007 he developed a mid gut vovulus.
Since then he has had 4 surgeries. The last surgery was on February 03, 2007. As a result of the vovulus he only has 4 inches of small intestine left. He now has both an ileostomy and jejunostomy. Due to the loss of small intestine he has required a permanent IV catheter be placed in his chest for long term IV nutrition.
On November 5, 2007, he started a week long journey in Pennsylvania at Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh. During his stay, he met with a team of experts. This team consists of specialists in clinical nutrition, infectious diseases, gastroenterology, nursing, radiology, pediatric surgery and transplant surgery.
This approach enables Intestinal Care Center (ICC) to evaluate and assess needs for each individual. We proved our case and showed that Easton deserves to have a second chance at life. HE MADE THE NATIONAL LIST.
For more information go to www.saveeaston.com
JOIN US IN MEETING EASTON AT WATERMELON CAPITAL SPEEDWAY THIS SATURDAY, MAY 10, 2008!!!!
Posted May 5th, 2008
By Matt Prieur-ASA Late Model Series
Lexington, Michigan (Monday, May 5, 2008): After a well deserved weekend off for the entire ASA Late Model Series Presented by GM Performance Parts fraternity, “America’s Premiere Short Track Series” swings back into action this weekend to begin the ultimate in marathon stretches of races within the series!
Next on the ASALMS Schedule is the exciting ASALMS Southern Division and their third race of the 2008 season. The South contingent is preparing for a return trip to the Peach State hot off their last show in the great state of Georgia back on April 19th.
The third race of the 2008 season is slated for the 4/10s mile Semi-Banked D-Shaped Paved Oval of Watermelon Capital Speedway, located South of Macon in Cordele, Georgia on Saturday, May 10, 2008 as the Watermelon Bowl 100 is next on the South Calendar!
Can Jimmy Lang make it three for three? So far the Bluffton, South Carolina 19-year-old has been the man to beat in ASALMS Southern Division competition and has the early lead in the chase for the 2008 Championship! But he’ll have to deal with a strong contingent from Georgia looking to defend their home turf!
The Watermelon Bowl 100 begins an unprecedented stretch of events that will last a mind boggling Six (6) months! From now until October 18, 2008, the entire ASALMS and all four divisions within the Lexington, Michigan based series will conduct 31 complete events over a 24 weekend span with no weekends off!
The Watermelon Bowl 100 Entry Form is still available and is due at the ASALMS Home Offices in Lexington, Michigan As Soon As Possible. To download the Watermelon Bowl 100 Entry Form, click on the link provided: Watermelon Bowl 100 Entry Form
Joining the ASALMS Southern Division will be Watermelon Capital Speedway support divisions of Claimers, Legends, Pure Stocks, and Mini Stocks for an action packed Five in One Show in Cordele, Georgia!
Advance Tickets are still on sale at the ASALMS Home Offices in Lexington, Michigan. Tickets and are just $15.00! You can download a coupon good for $2.00 off by clicking on the link provided.
Then just print off the Promotional Flier and finally bring it with you to the track: Watermelon Bowl 100 $2.00 OFF Coupon
For more Advance Ticket Information, please call toll free at: 1 (800) 385-2503 and come see “America’s Premiere Short Track Series” at Watermelon Capital Speedway.
Watermelon Capital Speedway includes more than sufficient grassed parking for spectators and a campground with water and electricity available to everyone. The track is a 4/10s mile Semi-Banked “D” shaped oval, banked 12 degrees in the corners and six degrees on the straight-a-ways.
The track seats 3,700 people on concrete bleachers, including a high view, air conditioned, VIP seating section above the grandstands. The track has no guardrails or fencing around the outside of the track (except on the front straight) with plenty of “run off” room which saves many cars from being wrecked.
For more information about the Watermelon Capital Speedway, you can call during normal business hours at: 1 (229) 271-9301 or log onto the tracks website at: Watermelon Capital Speedway
Master Schedule and Time Line
UPDATED Thursday, May 8, 2008
Friday, May 9, 2008
3:00 PM Watermelon Capital Speedway (WCS) Officials Report to Track
4:00 PM Pit Gates Open / Rig Parking Begins
6:00 PM ASALMS Practice Begins (180 Minutes)
(Note: There will be 5-10 Minute Breaks at the bottom of every hour)
8:00 PM ASALMS Fuel and Tires Close
9:00 PM Practice Ends
9:30 PM Grounds Close
Saturday, May 10, 2008
9:00 AM ASALMS Officials Report to Track
9:15 AM ASALMS Officials Meeting
9:30 AM ASALMS Registration Opens / Remaining Rig Parking Begins
10:00 AM Pit Gates Open
10:30 AM ASALMS Practice / Safety Tech Lines Open
11:00 AM ASALMS Drivers Meeting / Qualifying Draw (Main Grandstands)
11:30 AM ASALMS Crew Chiefs/Spotters Meetings (Main Grandstands)
12:00 PM ASALMS Practice (120 Minutes)
2:00 PM Lunch Break (30 Minutes)
2:30 PM Watermelon Capital Speedway (WCS) Divisions Registration Opens
2:45 PM WCS Divsions Rig Parking
3:00 PM ASALMS Tire Impound Opens
3:30 PM ASALMS Qualifying Tech Opens
4:00 PM Main Grandstands Open
5:00 PM WCS Divisions Rotating Practice-Claimers, Legends, Pure Stocks, and Mini Stocks (60 Minutes)
6:00 PM ASALMS ARP Bodies /Aluminum Racing Products Qualifying (2 Laps)
6:55 PM Invocation / National Anthem
7:00 PM WCS Divisions Heat Races-Claimers, Legends, Pure Stocks, and Mini Stocks
7:30 PM ASALMS Autograph Session (30 Minutes)
8:00 PM WCS Divisions Features-Claimers, Legends, Pure Stocks, and Mini Stocks
8:45 PM ASALMS Pre-Race Ceremonies / Driver Introductions
9:00 PM ASALMS Watermelon Bowl 100
The Master Schedule and Time Line is Subject to Change at the discretion of the ASA Late Model Series and the Watermelon Capital Speedway. ALL times are in accordance with Eastern Daylight Time (EDT)
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