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The O’Reilly All Star Late Model Series Heads to Hartford Motor Speedway, Friday, May 29th.
Camargo, IL (5-23-09) - Jason Shank- O’Reilly All Star Late Model Series Director
On Friday, May 29th the O’Reilly All Star Late Model Series will make their first appearance in the state of Michigan with a visit Hartford Motor Speedway in Hartford, MI as they duel with the ALMS (American Late Model Series) in a 50-lap, $5,000 to win event.
“We can’t wait to get to Hartford Motor Speedway next week,” ASLMS Tech Inspector Mark Hawk stated. “From talking to some of the staff at the speedway, hearing about the facility and the drivers that they expect to be there, it should be a great way to start our weekend in Michigan.” The night will feature a full ASLMS event including the SpeedWrapz Time Trials, Ramada Lighthouse Inn and Conference Center Heat Races, B-Main’s and the 50 lap, $5,000 to win feature event.
Race Format for the co-sanctioned weekend in Michigan will remain the same for both ASLMS and UMP/ALMS Late Models (group qualifying). General rules regarding weight will also remain the same at 2300lbs with driver with one pound burn-off per lap for the A-Main feature event.
One change for the ASLMS will be the use of the UMP Tire Rule. Tires allowed during the co-sanctioned weekend in Michigan will be Hoosier LM20, Hoosier LM30, and Hoosier LM40. Any other tire will not be legal! ASLMS regulars will be able to purchase the required tires at a special discounted rate courtesy of the ASLMS.
Entry Fee = will be $75.00 for non ASLMS members and $50.00 for ASLMS members. For drivers and teams interested in purchasing an ASLMS Membership can do so for $250.00 for the season at the driver registration table.
A reminder to all drivers that the ASLMS utilizes the Raceceiver one-way radios at all ASLMS sanctioned events. It is highly recommended and drivers are encouraged to purchase their own Raceceiver radio as many tracks and sanctioning bodies are also utilizing the use of Raceceiver one-way radios.
Drivers expected to be in attendance throughout the weekend include ASLMS regulars such as Rob Blair, current 2009 ASLMS point leader Boom Briggs, Duane Chamberlain, Rod Conley, Devin Friese, Coleby Frye, Davey Johnson, Mike Knight, Matt Lux, and Jared Miley. Also anticipated on being in action at Hartford Motor Speedway include Dean Anderson, Curtis Roberts, Rusty Schlenk, Jon Henry, JR Hotovy, Brian Ruhlman, and Jeep Van Wormer among others.
Hartford Motor Speedway’s pit gates will open at 5:00 p.m. for the $5,000 to-win event while the driver’s meeting will be held at approximately 6:30 p.m. Hot laps are scheduled to begin around 6:45 p.m. and the SpeedWrapz Time Trials at 7:00 p.m. Racing will follow the SpeedWrapz time trials at 8:00 p.m. For more information please visit www.hartfordmotorspeedway.net.
For more information and to join the O’Reilly All Star Late Model Series please visit www.allstarlatemodels.com.
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