10:57
That’s going to do it for our coverage here at Berlin Raceway of the ARCA Racing Series Presented by Menards. For all of us at Speed51.com for Matt Prieur and Brandon Thomas, we say Good Night from Marne, Michigan….
10:55
Also a big Thanks to the Automobile Racing Club of America (ARCA) including Ron Drager, Mark Gundrum, Don Radbaugh as well as Charles Krall, Tim Clagg and everyone with the ARCA Racing Series Presented by Menards. Also Thanks to Mike & Kathy Bursley as well as Nick Mesman and the rest of the entire Management and Staff of Berlin Raceway for the wonderful hospitality that is shown to Speed51.com.
10:53
A Huge Thanks to Mason Mingus Racing from providing today’s coverage of the Primera Plastics 200 for the ARCA Racing Series Presented by Menards from Berlin Raceway in Marne, Michigan. For the 2013 racing season, Mason Mingus has teamed up with one of ARCA’s elite teams; Win-Tron Racing and is making a run at not only at the SCOTT Rookie Challenge Award, the 18-year-old from Brentwood, Tennessee is also chasing after the Overall Series Championship as well. Coming into the Berlin event, Mingus is the top freshman while sitting second Overall in the season long points chase. Tonight he finished second.
10:53
10:52
A reminder that tonight’s Primera Plastics 200 will also be the second ARCA Racing Series Presented by Mernards event that will be broadcast on NBC Sports Network. NBC Sports Network’s ARCA Racing coverage of the Primera Plastics 200 premieres at 11:00pm., on Thursday, August 15th. So you can relive Erik Jones’ first career Win next week.

The NBC Sports Network is part of the NBC Sports Group. Now in more than 80 million homes, the Emmy-award winning network is the cable television home of the Summer and Winter Olympics, National Hockey League (NHL), Major League Soccer (MLS), IZOD IndyCar Series, Tour de France, the 34th America’s Cup, Premier League and Formula One. In addition, NBC Sports Network features college football, college basketball, college hockey, cycling, outdoor programming, horse racing surrounding the Triple Crown and Breeders’ Cup, Fight Night boxing, Ironman, the Dew Action Sports Tour and USA Sevens Rugby. The network is also home to original programs such as Costas Tonight, The Crossover, NFL Turning Point, Pro Football Talk and The Dan Patrick Show. NBC Sports Network is distributed via cable systems and satellite operators throughout the United States.
10:52
10:48
ARCA Racing Series Presented by Menards – Primera Plastics 200 Results

1
15
Erik Jones
200 Laps
2
32
Mason Mingus
200
3
44
Frank Kimmel
200
4
22
Austin Self
200
5
82
Mason Mitchell
200
6
25
Justin Boston
200
7
55
Clint King
200
8
77
Tom Hessert
200
9
99
Josh Williams
199
10
16
Kelly Kovski
199
11
69
Michael Lira
198
12
23
Spencer Gallagher
197
13
5
Bobby Gerhart
197
14
40
Justin Lloyd
194
15
35
Milka Duno
193
16
64
Josh Hobson
191
17
18
Bill Catania
188
18
2
Thomas Praytor
186
19
34
Darrell Basham
120
20
97
Roger Carter
118
21
48
James Hylton
27
22
6
James Swanson
10
23
68
Will Kimmel
6
24
0
Wayne Peterson
3
25
17
Brad Smith
2
26
3
George Cushman
1
10:37
Results are coming in just a little while as our post-race obligations continue.
10:32
Erik Jones Wins the Primera Plastics 200 on Saturday, August 10th at Berlin Raceway. (Speed51.comPhoto)
10:27
Erik Jones – Byron, Michigan. (Speed51.com Photo)
10:25
The Jones Family in Victory Lane. (Speed51.com Photo)
10:23
Post-Race Ceremonies continue Trackside. We’ll have the Results when we get back top side.
10:19
Comment From Lenny

Congrats to Jones on the win,Thanks for the coverage Speed 51
10:19
Comment From [email protected]

NICE JOB ERIK JONES REDEMPTION FROM POCONO KID!
10:19
Erik Jones and the Venturini Motorsports Team after the 17-year-old Won his first career ARCA Racing Series Presented by Menards race. (Speed51.com Photo)
10:16
A happy Erik Jones talks about his Win. (Speed51.com Photo)
10:15
NBC Sports Network’s Jim Tretow talks to the Winner. (Speed51.com Photo)
10:14
A jubilant Erik Jones in victory lane. (Speed51.com Photo)
10:13
Erik Jones gets ready to climb out of the car. (Speed51.com Photo)
10:11
We’re heading trackside.
10:11
UNOFFICIAL Top 3: 1. 15 Erik Jones 2. 32 Mason Mingus 3. 44 Frank Kimmel
10:09
CHECKERED FLAG: Erik Jones Wins the Primera Plastics 200 for his first career ARCA Racing Series Presented by Menards victory.
10:09
WHITE FLAG: Jones still in traffic.
10:08
2 Laps To Go: Jones has some real estate between him and Mingus who is in second.
10:08
4 Laps To Go: Two cars slide through the infield, the Green stays out.
10:07
5 Laps To Go (Top 5): Jones, Mingus, F. Kimmel, Self, Boston.
10:07
6 Laps To Go: Jones safely gets by both and loses Mingus in the process.
10:06
7 Laps To Go: Williams and Hessert are about to go a lap down as Jones closes in.
10:06
9 Laps To Go: Self slips past Boston for fourth.
10:06
10 Laps To Go (Top 5): Jones,. Mingus, F. Kimmel, Self, Boston.
10:05
Lap 188: F. Kimmel is mired in lapped traffic in his efforts to catch the top two.
10:05
Lap 186: Jones is trying to keep a safe distance between himself and Mingus while negotiating the traffic.
10:04
Lap 185 (Top 5): Jones, Mingus, F. Kimmel, Boston, Self.
10:04
Lap 184: F. Kimmel is running out of time if he wants to catch the top two.
10:04
Lap 182: Mingus has closed the gap on Jones as the battle for the lead is brewing.
10:03
Lap 181: Williams is running eighth and is the last car on the lead lap and just in front of the race leader, Jones.
10:03
Lap 180 (Top 5): Jones, Mingus, F. Kimmel, Boston, Self.
10:03
Lap 179: Kovski goes a lap down, nine cars left on the lead lap.
10:02
Lap 178: Boston, Self and Mitchell still battling for fourth through sixth.
10:02
Lap 176: Heavy Traffic in front of the leaders once again.
10:01
Lap 175 (Top 5): Jones, Mingus, F. Kimmel, Boston, Self.
10:01
Lap 173: F. Kimmel is slowly reeling in the leaders.
10:01
10:01
Lap 172: Mingus in turn has closed the gap once again.
10:00
Lap 171: Contact between Jones and Lira as the leader tried to put another lap on the Florida teenager.
10:00
Lap 170 (Top 5): Jones, Mingus, F. Kimmel, Boston, Self.
9:59
Lap 169: F. Kimmel is all by himself in third.
9:59
Lap 167: Self skates past Mitchell to take over fifth.
9:59
Lap 166: Jones has checked out on Mingus and the rest of the field thanks to lapped traffic and is back up to a two second lead.
9:58
Lap 165 (Top 5): Jones, Mingus, F. Kimmel, Boston, Mitchell.
9:58
Lap 163: Jones is leading, but Mingus is not letting him stray too far out in front.
9:57
Lap 161: F. Kimmel escapes the grasp of Boston and Mitchell and sets his sights on Mingus.
9:57
Lap 160 (Top 5): Jones, Mingus, F. Kimmel, Boston, Mitchell.
9:56
Lap 158: Boston charges back by Mitchell to reclaim fourth.
9:56
Lap 157: Mitchell follows F. Kimmel by Boston for fourth.
9:56
Lap 156: F. Kimmel goes three-wide with Boston and lapped car to take over third.
9:55
Lap 155 (Top 5): Jones, Mingus, Boston, F. Kimmel, Mitchell.
9:55
Lap 153: Mitchell is riding comfortably in fifth with some distance between him and the sixth place car of Self.
9:54
Lap 151: Jones pulls away with Mingus trying to stay with him. Boston and F. Kimmel battle for third.
9:54
Lap 150 (Top 5): Jones, Mingus, Boston, F. Kimmel, Mitchell.
9:54
Lap 149: Jones once again pulls away.
9:53
GREEN FLAG (Lap 148): Jones and Mingus pull away from Boston and the rest of the field.
9:53
One to go at the line.
9:53
Tonight’s Primera Plastics 200 is being Broadcast Live on the ARCA Racing Network as Charles Krall and Tim Clagg are on the call. You can tune in at the link:www.arcaracing.com and click on “Live Timing and Scoring”
9:52
No Lead Change under that round of pit stops since all of the cars on the Lead Lap came down and Jones was the leader coming in, he was the leader going out.
9:51
Gallagher is still in the pits and will lost a lap on pit road.
9:51
Self, Hessert, King, Williams and Kovski follow.
9:51
Jones comes out first followed by Mingus, Boston, F. Kimmel and Mitchell the top five.
9:50
All of the Leaders are back in the pits for service. Whoever comes out first will take the lead.
9:50
11. 23 Spencer Gallagher was able to get away and stay on the lead lap.
9:49
144 Laps Completed – 56 Laps To Go (Top 10):
1. 15 Erik Jones
2. 32 Mason Mingus
3. 44 Frank Kimmel
4. 22 Austin Self
5. 82 Mason Mitchell
6. 25 Justin Boston
7. 99 Josh Williams
8. 55 Clint King
9. 77 Tom Hessert
10. 16 Kelly Kovski
9:48
YELLOW FLAG (Lap 142): Gallagher and Gerhart touch and spin in turn two.
9:47
Lap 141: Mingus slides his way past F. Kimmel to take over the second spot.
9:47
Lap 140 (Top 5): Jones, F. Kimmel, Mingus, Self, Mitchell.
9:47
Lap 139: Jones is now up to Kovski’s back bumper who runs 11th.
9:46
Lap 137: Self and Mitchell are still battling hard for the fourth and fifth spots.
9:46
Lap 135 (Top 5): Jones, F. Kimmel, Mingus, Self, Mitchell.
9:45
Lap 134: F. Kimmel and Mingus are still glued to each other.
9:45
9:45
Lap 132: Jones’ lead is over a full straight away.
9:44
Lap 130 (Top 5): Jones, F. Kimmel, Mingus, Self, Mitchell.
9:44
Lap 129: Jones has built his lead up to three and a half seconds.
9:43
Lap 127: Jones’ lead is now over three seconds as F. Kimmel and Mingus resume their battle from earlier.
9:43
Lap 126: Boston has fell back to sixth as Self and Mitchell get by.
9:42
Lap 125 (Top 5): Jones, F. Kimmel, Mingus, Self, Mitchell.
9:42
Lap 123: Mingus is back on the back bumper of F. Kimmel as there battle resumes.
9:42
Lap 122: Mingus shoots past Boston using lapped traffic as a pick to take over the final podium position in third.
9:41
Lap 121: Jones is in a plethora of traffic as F. Kimmel is reeling him in.
9:41
Lap 120 (Top 5): Jones, F. Kimmel, Boston, Mingus, Self.
9:41
Lap 118: F. Kimmel powers his way underneath Boston to retake the second spot.
9:40
Lap 117: Mingus gets away from them and tries reeling in Boston and F. Kimmel.
9:40
Lap 116: Self and Mitchell slamming doors battling for fifth.
9:39
Lap 115 (Top 5): Jones, Boston, F. Kimmel, Mingus, Self.
9:39
Lap 114: Jones’ lead is once again over two seconds over the field.
9:39
Lap 112: Boston and F. Kimmel have resumed their battle for the runner-up spot as Jones continues to pull away.
9:38
Lap 111: Mingus, Mitchell and Self are now in a dogfight for fourth through sixth.
9:38
Lap 110 (Top 5): Jones, Boston, F. Kimmel, Mingus, Mitchell.
9:37
Lap 108: Jones again mired in lapped traffic as Boston and F. Kimmel close the gap.
9:37
Lap 106: Self, King, Williams, Gallagher and Kovski complete the top 10.
9:36
Lap 105 (Top 5): Jones, Boston, F. Kimmel, Mingus, Mitchell.
9:36
Lap 103: Mingus and Mitchell resume there jousting for the fourth spot.
9:36
Comment From oljonesy 

go mason mingus!!!
9:35
Lap 101: Boston gets away from F. Kimmel and tries to pull up to Jones back bumper.
9:35
HALFWAY (100 Laps Completed – 100 Laps To Go) – (Top 10):
1. 15 Erik Jones
2. 25 Justin Boston
3. 44 Frank Kimmel
4. 32 Mason Mingus
5. 82 Mason Mitchell
6. 22 Austin Self
7. 55 Clint King
8. 23 Spencer Gallagher
9. 99 Josh Williams
10. 16 Kelly Kovski
9:35
GREEN FLAG (Lap 99): Jones with a great jump on the field.
9:34
One to go at the line, working Lap 98.
9:33
Hessert is the only lead lap car to head back down to the pits for more service.
9:32
Comment From [email protected] 

Pulling for Erik Jones and Mason Mitchell!
9:32
97 Laps Completed – 103 Laps To Go (Top 10):
1. 15 Erik Jones
2. 25 Justin Boston
3. 44 Frank Kimmel
4. 32 Mason Mingus
5. 82 Mason Mitchell
6. 22 Austin Self
7. 55 Clint King
8. 23 Spencer Gallagher
9. 99 Josh Williams
10. 16 Kelly Kovski
9:31
He drives away right away and heads right for the pits.
9:31
YELLOW FLAG (Lap 95): Gerhart spins in turn two.
9:30
Lap 94: Boston gets away from F. Kimmel for now.
9:30
9:30
Lap 92: Jones continues to show the way as he approaches traffic one more time.
9:29
Lap 90 (Top 5): Jones, Boston, F. Kimmel, Mingus, Mitchell.
9:29
Comment From GRACE WELCH 

GO MASON MITCHELL!!!
9:29
Lap 89: King, Self and Gallagher running together in sixth through eighth.
9:28
Lap 88: Mingus and Mitchell are in a good battle for fourth.
9:28
Lap 86: Jones’ lead now over two seconds over Boston as F. Kimmel looks for a way around.
9:27
Lap 85 (Top 5): Jones, Boston, F. Kimmel, Mingus. Mitchell.
9:27
Lap 83: Jones carries about a second advantage over Boston and F. Kimmel.
9:26
Lap 81: King, Self and Gallagher also get by Gerhart who is now ninth.
9:26
Lap 80 (Top 5): Jones, Boston, F. Kimmel, Mingus, Mitchell.
9:26
Lap 78: Gerhart getting freight-trained as he falls all the way back to seventh.
9:25
Lap 77: Boston around the outside and he takes over second spot as F. Kimmel tries to follow him by.
9:25
Lap 76 (LEAD CHANGE): Jones completes the pass and is gone.
9:25
GREEN FLAG (Lap 75): Jones rockets around the outside on the start.
9:24
Gerhart leads with Jones in second as the lapped cars fall in on the inside of the leaders.
9:24
Jones comes out of the pits first followed by Boston, F. Kimmel, Mingus, Mitchell, Self, King, Gallagher, Kovski, Williams and Hessert in that order.
9:23
Lap 72 (LEAD CHANGE Under Yellow Flag Conditions): Gerhart inherits the lead as all of the lead lap cars except him went down pit road for service.
9:22
Several cars come down pit road including most of the leaders.
9:21
77 Tom Hessert and 99 Josh Williams are in 11th and 12th as the top 12 remain on the lead lap.
9:20
71 Laps Completed – 129 Laps To Go (Top 10):
1. 15 Erik Jones
2. 44 Frank Kimmel
3. 82 Mason Mitchell
4. 25 Justin Boston
5. 22 Austin Self
6. 32 Mason Mingus
7. 55 Clint King
8. 23 Spencer Gallagher
9. 5 Bobby Gerhart
10. 16 Kelly Kovski
9:19
YELLOW FLAG (Lap 69): Lloyd spins coming out of turn four. No contact.
9:19
Lap 69: Mitchell regroups and catches the top two cars.
9:18
Lap 68: Lapped Traffic playing a role as F. Kimmel again reels in Jones.
9:18
Lap 66: Boston and Self are in a dogfight for the fourth spot.
9:17
Lap 65 (Top 5): Jones, F. Kimmel, Mitchell, Boston, Self.
9:17
Lap 64: King, Gallagher, Kovski and Gerhart run together in seventh through 10th.
9:17
Lap 62: Jones continues to lead, but F. Kimmel follows using the same real estate Jones is running.
9:16
Lap 60 (Top 5): Jones, F. Kimmel, Mitchell, Boston, Self.
9:16
9:15
Lap 58: Mitchell, Boston, Self and Mingus running together in third through sixth.
9:15
Lap 56: Jones negotiates through lapped traffic as F. Kimmel reels him in.
9:14
Lap 55 (Top 5): Jones, F. Kimmel, Mitchell, Boston, Self.
9:14
Lap 54: Give second place to F. Kimmel.
9:14
Lap 53: F. Kimmel now moves to the inside of Mitchell for second.
9:14
Lap 51: Mitchelll sneaks up on Jones thanks to lapped traffic and they’re side by side with F. Kimmel also there.
9:13
Lap 50 (Top 5): Jones, Mitchell, F. Kimmel, Boston, Self.
9:13
Lap 48: Jones pulls away from Mitchell and the rest of the field as F. Kimmel passes Boston for third.
9:12
Lap 46: Mitchell now has a back bumper full of Boston with F. Kimmel also back there as well.
9:11
Lap 45 (Top 5): Jones, Mitchell, Boston, F. Kimmel, Self.
9:11
Lap 43 (LEAD CHANGE): Jones clears Mitchell using the inside lane to take over the top spot.
9:11
Lap 42: Mitchell and Jones side by side for the lead.
9:10
GREEN FLAG (Lap 40): Mitchell and Jones pull away from the pack.
9:10
Today’s running of the Primera Plastics 200 will also be the second ARCA Racing Series Presented by Mernards event that will be broadcast on NBC Sports Network. NBC Sports Network’s ARCA Racing coverage of the Berlin ARCA 200 premieres at 11:00pm., on Thursday, August 15th.

The NBC Sports Network is part of the NBC Sports Group. Now in more than 80 million homes, the Emmy-award winning network is the cable television home of the Summer and Winter Olympics, National Hockey League (NHL), Major League Soccer (MLS), IZOD IndyCar Series, Tour de France, the 34th America’s Cup, Premier League and Formula One. In addition, NBC Sports Network features college football, college basketball, college hockey, cycling, outdoor programming, horse racing surrounding the Triple Crown and Breeders’ Cup, Fight Night boxing, Ironman, the Dew Action Sports Tour and USA Sevens Rugby. The network is also home to original programs such as Costas Tonight, The Crossover, NFL Turning Point, Pro Football Talk and The Dan Patrick Show. NBC Sports Network is distributed via cable systems and satellite operators throughout the United States.
9:10
9:10
Tonight’s Primera Plastics 200 is being Broadcast Live on the ARCA Racing Network as Charles Krall and Tim Clagg will have the call. You can tune in at the link:www.arcaracing.com and click on “Live Timing and Scoring”
9:09
Both F. Kimmel and Mingus kept going and realigned in their respective spots.
9:08
All teams must make at least one Pit Stop sometime during this race and it has to come before Lap 190.
9:08
38 Laps Completed – 162 Laps To Go (Top 10):
1. 82 Mason Mitchell
2. 15 Erik Jones
3. 25 Justin Boston
4. 44 Frank Kimmel
5. 22 Austin Self
6. 55 Clint King
7. 32 Mason Mingus
8. 77 Tom Hessert
9. 23 Spencer Gallagher
10. 5 Bobby Gerhart
9:06
F. Kimmel and Mingus are also 1-2 in the 2013 Championship Points Standings.
9:06
Yellow Flag Laps Do Count in ARCA Racing Series Presented by Menards competition.
9:06
YELLOW FLAG (Lap 35): F. Kimmel and Mingus touch sending Mingus around and F. Kimmel sideways.
9:05
Lap 33: Jones finally gets by Mingus for the second spot as he clears him once and for all and sets his sights on Mitchell.
9:04
Lap 32: Jones regroups and again goes after Mingus for second as Mitchell continues to show the way.
9:04
Lap 30 (Top 5): Mitchell, Mingus, Jones, F. Kimmel, Boston.
9:04
Lap 29: Mingus again fights back and reclaims the second spot.
9:03
Lap 28: Jones drops to the inside and slingshots past Mingus for second once again.
9:03
Lap 27: Give Jones the runner-up spot, but Mingus fights back.
9:03
Lap 26: Jones taking a peak to the high side of Mingus for second.
9:02
Lap 25 (Top 5): Mitchell, Mingus, Jones, F. Kimmel, Boston.
9:02
Lap 23: Mitchell and the rest of the top five now in heavy traffic.
9:01
9:01
Lap 21: Mingus has reeled back in Mitchell and the battle for the lead is on.
9:01
Lap 20 (Top 5): Mitchell, Mingus, Jones, F. Kimmel, Boston.
9:01
Lap 18: F. Kimmel sneaks past Boston for fourth and now trails Jones.
9:00
Lap 17: Jones begins to challenge Mingus for the runner-up spot as Mitchell has opened his lead over the duo.
9:00
8:59
Lap 15 (Top 5): Mitchell, Mingus, Jones, Boston, F. Kimmel.
8:59
Lap 14: Mitchell pulls away slightly from Mingus and the rest of the field.
8:59
Lap 13: Top seven cars are nose to tail led by Mitchell.
8:58
Lap 11: King is sixth and is trailed by Self, Hessert, Gallagher and Gerhart who complete the top 10.
8:58
Lap 10 (Top 5): Mitchell, Mingus, Jones, Boston, F. Kimmel.
8:57
Lap 8: Jones and Boston battle for third with F. Kimmel lurking.
8:57
Lap 6: F. Kimmel drives by King for fifth and is now challenging Boston for fourth.
8:57
Lap 5 (Top 5): Mitchell, Mingus, Jones, Boston, F. Kimmel.
8:56
8:56
Lap 4: Give Mingus second as he drives underneath Jones for the runner-up spot.
8:56
Lap 3: Mingus is now working on Jones for the second spot as Boston and King trails. F. Kimmel back to sixth.
8:55
Lap 1: Mitchell Leads with Jones right on his back bumper.
8:55
GREEN FLAG: Mitchell with a good jump on Jones heading into turn one.
8:54
One to go at the line.
8:54
Tonight’s Primera Plastics 200 is being Broadcast Live on the ARCA Racing Network as Charles Krall and Tim Clagg will have the call. You can tune in at the link:www.arcaracing.com and click on “Live Timing and Scoring”
8:53
Wave Lap. (Speed51.com Photo)
8:50
The Command has been given and 26 ARCA Racing Series Presented by Menards cars come to life.
8:49
Mason Mitchell gets the helmet on. (Speed51.com Photo)
8:49
Erik Jones gets ready to go 200 laps. (Speed51.com Photo)
8:47
Frank Kimmel gets final instructions from Rich Lushes before strapping in. (Speed51.com Photo)
8:43
Austin Self hopes his extra laps last weekend in the ARCA/CRA Super Series race will help him tonight. (Speed51.com Photo)
8:41
Eight-Time Daytona ARCA Winner, Bobby Gerhart heads to his car. (Speed51.com Photo)
8:39
Milka Duno greets the dignitaries during Driver Intros. (Speed51.com Photo)
8:38
ARCA’s Don Radebaugh conducts Driver Introductions. (Speed51.com Photo)
8:35
Justin Boston will go P4. (Speed51.com Photo)
8:34
Mason Mingus will go third when the green flag drops. (Speed51.com Photo)
8:33
All eyes will be on this car, the #44 driven by Nine-Time Series Champion, Frank Kimmel. He starts fifth. (Speed51.com Photo)
8:31
The starting field grids on the front stretch. (Speed51.com Photo)
8:28
ARCA Racing Series Presented by Menards – Primera Plastics 200 Starting Line-Up

1
82
Mason Mitchell
2
15
Erik Jones
3
32
Mason Mingus
4
25
Justin Boston
5
44
Frank Kimmel
6
55
Clint King
7
22
Austin Self
8
69
Michael Lira
9
77
Tom Hessert
10
16
Kelly Kovski
11
23
Spencer Gallagher
12
64
Josh Hobson
13
99
Josh Williams
14
40
Justin Lloyd
15
5
Bobby Gerhart
16
18
Bill Catania
17
35
Milka Duno
18
06
James Swanson
19
34
Darrell Basham
20
2
Thomas Praytor
21
48
James Hylton
22
0
Wayne Peterson
23 3 George Cushman
24 17 Brad Smith
25 48 James Hylton
26 97 Roger Carter
8:26
Remaining Schedule of Events for Saturday, August 10th
Pre-Race Ceremonies / Driver Introductions

ARCA Racing Series Presented by Menards – Primera Plastics 200 (200 laps / 88 miles)
8:24
Andrew Nylaan in victory lane after Winning the Super Stocks Feature. (Speed51.com Photo)
8:21
Super Stocks Feature Winner: 77 Andrew Nylaan
8:18
One more Yellow Flag, still three laps to go.
8:17
It is one of the crown jewel Super Late Model events in the country. The 42nd Annual Winchester 400 will take place on October 11-12-13 at the high-banked Winchester Speedway in Winchester, IN. Some of the biggest Super Late Model stars from all across the U.S.A. will be “gunning” their way to victory lane. Advance ticket sale forms are available at www.winchesterspeedway.com
8:17
8:14
Three laps to go as Andrew Nylaan is now the leader. (Speed51.com Photo)
8:08
Five Laps to go as one more Yellow Flag has flown. Seth Moody is the leader.
8:04
Eight Laps to go in the Super Stocks Feature.
8:03
Hobson was one of the featured drivers in the Documentary Film, “Racing Dreams” which was the story of three kids who dream of one day racing in NASCAR. Academy Award® nominated documentary filmmaker, Marshall Curry featured Hobson and two others who were competing for the championship in the World Karting Association’s National Series, widely considered the Little League for professional racing. For more information about the movie, click on the link provided: www.racingdreamsfilm.com
7:59
Hobson is 19 years old.
7:59
Comment From Lenny 

How old is Hobson?
7:58
Mason Mingus Racing is today’s Presenting sponsor of the Primera Plastics 200 for the ARCA Racing Series Presented by Menards from Berlin Raceway in Marne, Michigan. For the 2013 racing season, Mason Mingus has teamed up with one of ARCA’s elite teams; Win-Tron Racing and is making a run at not only at the SCOTT Rookie Challenge Award, the 18-year-old from Brentwood, Tennessee is also chasing after the Overall Series Championship as well. Coming into the Berlin event, Mingus is the top freshman while sitting second Overall in the season long points chase.
7:58
7:53
Super Stocks 25-Lap Feature is on the track now as the ARCA Racing Series Presented by Menards Teams have been called to their cars.
7:51
The NASCAR K&N Pro Series West will make the trek to Monroe, WA on Saturday, August 17 for the NAPA Auto Parts 150 at Evergreen Speedway. Derek Thorn, Michael Self, Cameron Hayley, Greg Pursley and the other stars of K&N Pro Series West will be competing on the popular 5/8-mile oval. Fans are also invited to the K&N Fanfest on Friday, August 16. For more information, please visitwww.evergreenspeedway.com
7:51
7:50
Garison Jewett Wins the Sportsman Feature. (Speed51.com Photo)
7:49
Late pass on the restart gives Jewett the Win over Cutler.
7:48
Sportsman Feature Winner: 51 Garison Jewett
7:45
Veteran Dave Cutler is showing the way with two laps to go as a late Yellow will bunch up the field. (Speed51.com Photo)
7:39
Sportsman Feature is on-going and is halfway through its’ 25-Lap Feature.
7:30
Heat Races are Complete. Now the Sportsman and Super Stocks are getting lined up for their respective 25-Lap Features which are next.
7:30
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7:30
7:29
Berlin Raceway Promoter, Mike Bursley hard at work from high above the track. (Speed51.com Photo)
7:27
Super Stocks Heat Race Winners: Heat 1: 76 Brian Tillema Heat 2: 20 Jeremy Munniksma
7:25
A very good crowd is on hand tonight in Marne, Michigan. (Speed51.com Photo)
7:22
In addition to our coverage here at Berlin Raceway, Speed51.com is all over the country as part of the “Trackside Now Five-Spot” as we’re on the grounds at the following events:

30th Annual Slack Auto Parts World Crown 300 for the Southern Super Series at Gresham Motorsports Park (GA):
http://www.speed51.com/2013_Stories/SSS/Trackside_Now_World_Crown_Sat_8_10.html

Silver Bullet 100 Presented by Coors Light & JEGS.com for the JEGS/CRA All-Stars Tour Presented by Chevrolet Performance at Auto City Speedway (MI):
http://www.speed51.com/2013_Stories/JEGS/Trackside_Now_Auto_City_8_10.html

Border Wars II between the ARCA Midwest Tour and ARCA/CRA Super Series (Practice Day) at Madison International Speedway (WI):
http://www.speed51.com/2013_Stories/ARCA_MT/Trackside_Now_Madison_Practice_8_10.html

Wings & Wheels, featuring the ISMA, Valenti Modified Racing Series, NEMA, NWAAS SK Mods & more at Waterford Speedbowl (CT):
http://www.speed51.com/2013_Stories/VMRS/Trackside_Now_Waterford_8_10.html
7:22
The 49th Annual Alabama 200 will take place on Saturday, August 24 at Montgomery Motor Speedway. The stars of the Southern Super Series will battle it out on the famous half-mile oval. This great event’s winners list is a who’s who in racing with names like Neil Bonnett, Jody Ridley, Richard Petty, Bobby Allison and more recently Augie Grill, Mason Massey, and Hunter Robbins. For more information, please visitwww.montgomeryspeedway.com
7:22
7:20
Sportsman Heat Race Winners: Heat 1: 1 Randy Veldman Heat 2: 15 Scott Root
7:16
Sportsman Heat Races continue and will be followed by Super Stocks Heats.
7:11
Some of the greatest drivers in short track racing history appear on this wall. (Speed51.com Photo)
7:08
Remaining Schedule of Events for Saturday, August 10th
Sportsman Heat #1 (8 laps / 5min)
Sportsman Heat #2 (8 laps / 5 min)
Super Stock Heat #1 (8 laps / 5min)
Super Stock Heat #2 (8 laps / 5 min)

Sportsman Feature (25 laps / 20 min)
Super Stock Feature (25 laps / 20 min)

Pre-Race Ceremonies / Driver Introductions

Approximately 8:30 PM ARCA Racing Series Presented by Menards – Primera Plastics 200 (200 laps / 88 miles)
7:07
Today’s running of the Primera Plastics 200 will also be the second ARCA Racing Series Presented by Mernards event that will be broadcast on NBC Sports Network. NBC Sports Network’s ARCA Racing coverage of the Berlin ARCA 200 premieres at 11:00pm., on Thursday, August 15th.

The NBC Sports Network is part of the NBC Sports Group. Now in more than 80 million homes, the Emmy-award winning network is the cable television home of the Summer and Winter Olympics, National Hockey League (NHL), Major League Soccer (MLS), IZOD IndyCar Series, Tour de France, the 34th America’s Cup, Premier League and Formula One. In addition, NBC Sports Network features college football, college basketball, college hockey, cycling, outdoor programming, horse racing surrounding the Triple Crown and Breeders’ Cup, Fight Night boxing, Ironman, the Dew Action Sports Tour and USA Sevens Rugby. The network is also home to original programs such as Costas Tonight, The Crossover, NFL Turning Point, Pro Football Talk and The Dan Patrick Show. NBC Sports Network is distributed via cable systems and satellite operators throughout the United States.
7:07
7:06
Pre-Race Ceremonies are complete, it’s time to go racing here at Berlin Raceway as the tracks weekly divisions of Sportsman and then Super Stocks will run their Preliminary Heat Races followed by their Features before we move into tonight’s main event; the Primera Plastics 200 for the ARCA Racing Series Presented by Menards.
7:04
Larry Bush with Tonight’s Invocation while Christy Hamm will sing the National Anthem.
7:02
Pre-Race Ceremonies have started.
7:01
Mason Mingus Racing is today’s Presenting sponsor of the Primera Plastics 200 for the ARCA Racing Series Presented by Menards from Berlin Raceway in Marne, Michigan. For the 2013 racing season, Mason Mingus has teamed up with one of ARCA’s elite teams; Win-Tron Racing and is making a run at not only at the SCOTT Rookie Challenge Award, the 18-year-old from Brentwood, Tennessee is also chasing after the Overall Series Championship as well. Coming into the Berlin event, Mingus is the top freshman while sitting second Overall in the season long points chase.
7:01
6:58
6:58
6:56
The historic Berlin Fairgrounds oval is silent, for now. (Speed51.com Photo)
6:50
Pre-Race Ceremonies are about to start here in just a few minutes.
6:44
Autograph Session is about over as fans are starting to make their way back to the grandstands.
6:40
Milka Duno graciously thanks her fans for coming out as she is also a very popular stop for autograph seekers. (Speed51.com Photo)
6:37
Berlin Raceway regular in the tracks Budweiser Super Late Models Series, Josh Hobson is another popular stop as he’ll make his ARCA debut later tonight. (Speed51.com Photo)
6:34
Justin Boston signs some autograph cards for some lucky fans. (Speed51.com Photo)
6:31
The Autograph Seekers are surrounding the 26-car starting field. (Speed51.com Photo)
6:28
Mason Mingus is giving away t-shirts as well as autograph cards. (Speed51.com Photo)
6:26
2012 Snowball Derby Winner, Erik Jones is surrounded by fans looking for his signature. (Speed51.com Photo)
6:24
The Autograph line is getting a bit bigger as most of the fans from the grandstands are now in ‘Autograph Alley’. (Speed51.com Photo)
6:19
New Track Record Holder, Mason Mitchell talks to some new fans in line about hood record breaking run. (Speed51.com Photo)
6:16
Frank Kimmel is definitely a popular stop for the autograph seekers. (Speed51.com Photo)
6:13
Fans flock to the first four cars in line in the infield pits. (Speed51.com Photo)
6:10
Fans begin filling down into the pits for the Autograph Session. (Speed51.com Photo)
6:06
Jim Tretow gets ready for his television obligations with the NBC Sports Network. (Speed51.com Photo)
6:01
Autograph Session is about to start and we’re going to head that way.
5:59
Mason Mingus Racing is today’s Presenting sponsor of the Primera Plastics 200 for the ARCA Racing Series Presented by Menards from Berlin Raceway in Marne, Michigan. For the 2013 racing season, Mason Mingus has teamed up with one of ARCA’s elite teams; Win-Tron Racing and is making a run at not only at the SCOTT Rookie Challenge Award, the 18-year-old from Brentwood, Tennessee is also chasing after the Overall Series Championship as well. Coming into the Berlin event, Mingus is the top freshman while sitting second Overall in the season long points chase.
5:59
5:57
The concourse is starting to fill up with patrons getting there Food and Beverages for tonight’s racing action. (Speed51.com Photo)
5:53
Remaining Schedule of Events for Saturday, August 10th
6:00-6:45 PM ARCA Racing Series Autograph Session

6:55 PM Pre-Race Ceremonies / Invocation / National Anthem
7:00 PM Sportsman Heat #1 (8 laps / 5min)
Sportsman Heat #2 (8 laps / 5 min)
Super Stock Heat #1 (8 laps / 5min)
Super Stock Heat #2 (8 laps / 5 min)

Sportsman Feature (25 laps / 20 min)
Super Stock Feature (25 laps / 20 min)
Pre-Race Ceremonies / Driver Introductions
8:30 PM Start of the Primera Plastics 200 (200 laps / 88 miles)
5:52
In addition to our coverage here at Berlin Raceway, Speed51.com is all over the country as part of the “Trackside Now Five-Spot” as we’re on the grounds at the following events:

30th Annual Slack Auto Parts World Crown 300 for the Southern Super Series at Gresham Motorsports Park (GA):
http://www.speed51.com/2013_Stories/SSS/Trackside_Now_World_Crown_Sat_8_10.html

Silver Bullet 100 Presented by Coors Light & JEGS.com for the JEGS/CRA All-Stars Tour Presented by Chevrolet Performance at Auto City Speedway (MI):
http://www.speed51.com/2013_Stories/JEGS/Trackside_Now_Auto_City_8_10.html

Border Wars II between the ARCA Midwest Tour and ARCA/CRA Super Series (Practice Day) at Madison International Speedway (WI):
http://www.speed51.com/2013_Stories/ARCA_MT/Trackside_Now_Madison_Practice_8_10.html

Wings & Wheels, featuring the ISMA, Valenti Modified Racing Series, NEMA, NWAAS SK Mods & more at Waterford Speedbowl (CT):
http://www.speed51.com/2013_Stories/VMRS/Trackside_Now_Waterford_8_10.html
5:52
The ARCA Racing Series Presented by Menards Teams are now getting ready to head out onto the front stretch for the 45-Minute Autograph Session which will take place from 6:00-6:45pm.
5:46
The 51st Annual People’s United Bank Milk Bowl is an event on many short track fans bucket list. This year’s event will take place on October 5-6 at the famous Vermont track. Drivers will compete in a three-segment event with the hopes of drinking the fresh milk and immortalizing themselves by kissing a cow. It has become one of the more popular short track events in the United States. For more information, please visitwww.thunderroadspeedbowl.com
5:46
5:38
Mason Mitchell Broke the Track Record in Menards Pole Qualifying Presented by Ansell and will lead the field to the green flag for the Primera Plastics 200. (Speed51.com Photo)
5:33
ARCA Racing Series Presented by Menards – Primera Plastics 200 Starting Line-Up

1
82
Mason Mitchell
2
15
Erik Jones
3
32
Mason Mingus
4
25
Justin Boston
5
44
Frank Kimmel
6
55
Clint King
7
22
Austin Self
8
69
Michael Lira
9
77
Tom Hessert
10
16
Kelly Kovski
11
23
Spencer Gallagher
12
64
Josh Hobson
13
99
Josh Williams
14
40
Justin Lloyd
15
5
Bobby Gerhart
16
18
Bill Catania
17
35
Milka Duno
18
06
James Swanson
19
34
Darrell Basham
20
2
Thomas Praytor
21
48
James Hylton
22
0
Wayne Peterson
23 3 George Cushman
24 17 Brad Smith
25 48 James Hylton
26 97 Roger Carter
5:32
ARCA Racing Series Presented by Menards – Menard Pole Qualifying Presented by Ansell Results

1
82
Mason Mitchell
16.781
93.963
2
15
Erik Jones
16.828
93.701
3
32
Mason Mingus
16.865
93.495
4
25
Justin Boston
16.939
93.087
5
44
Frank Kimmel
17.060
92.427
6
55
Clint King
17.063
92.410
7
22
Austin Self
17.167
91.851
8
69
Michael Lira
17.244
91.440
9
77
Tom Hessert
17.258
91.366
10
16
Kelly Kovski
17.334
90.966
11
23
Spencer Gallagher
17.451
90.356
12
64
Josh Hobson
17.506
90.072
13
99
Josh Williams
17.540
89.897
14
40
Justin Lloyd
17.569
89.749
15
5
Bobby Gerhart
17.668
89.246
16
18
Bill Catania
17.765
88.759
17
35
Milka Duno
17.846
88.356
18
06
James Swanson
18.298
86.173
19
34
Darrell Basham
18.611
84.724
20
2
Thomas Praytor
18.792
83.908
21
48
James Hylton
20.224
77.967
22
0
Wayne Peterson
 0.000 0.000
23 3 George Cushman 0.000 0.000
24 17 Brad Smith 0.000 0.000
25 48 James Hylton 0.000 0.000
26 97 Roger Carter 0.000 0.000
5:29
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5:29
5:29
Several cars have elected to not Qualify as 0 Wayne Peterson, 3 George Cushman, 17 Brad Smith, 68 Will Kimmel and 97 Roger Carter will all start scratch on the field as Mason Mitchell Breaks the Track Record to Win the Menards Pole Qualifying Awards Presented by Ansell with a 16.781, average speed = 93.963mph.
5:27
64 Josh Hobson – Birch Run, MI
Lap 1: 17.506
Lap 2: 17.655
BEST: 17.506
5:26
16 Kelly Kovski – Springfield, IL
Lap 1: 17.334
Lap 2: 17.425
BEST: 17.334
5:25
5 Bobby Gerhart – Lebanon, PA
Lap 1: 17.668
Lap 2: 17.882
BEST: 17.668
5:24
18 Bill Catania – Westfield, NY
Lap 1: 18.110
Lap 2: 17.765
BEST: 17.765
5:23
69 Micheal Lira – Port Orange, FL
Lap 1: 17.246
Lap 2: 17.244
BEST: 17.244
5:22
The 48th Annual Florida Governor’s Cup weekend provides three great days of racing action on the popular half-mile oval in central Florida on October 24-26. The Governor’s Cup 200 on Saturday, October 26. Thursday, October 24 will highlight Sportsman, Super Stocks, Pro-Trucks,and Strictly Stocks. Friday, October 25 will include the Pro Late Models 100, Mini-Stocks 50 and E-Modifieds 50. Find out more by visiting www.newsmyrnaspeedway.org.
5:22
5:22
15 Erik Jones – Byron, MI
Lap 1: 16.828
Lap 2: 16.870
BEST: 16.828 (2nd Fastest)
5:21
25 Justin Boston – Baltimore, MD
Lap 1: 16.939
Lap 2: 16.969
BEST: 16.939 (3rd Quick)
5:19
34 Darrell Basham – Henryville, IN
Lap 1: 18.839
Lap 2: 18.611
BEST: 18.611
5:18
2 Thomas Praytor – Mobile, AL
Lap 1: 18.971
Lap 2: 18.792
BEST: 18.792
5:17
82 Mason Mitchell – West Des Moines, IA
Lap 1: 16.781
Lap 2: 16.885
BEST: 16.781 (NEW TRACK RECORD)
5:16
77 Tom Hessert – Cherry Hill, NJ
Lap 1: 17.304
Lap 2: 17.258
BEST: 17.258 (5th Fastest)
5:15
44 Frank Kimmel – Clarksville, IN
Lap 1: 17.167
Lap 2: 17.060
BEST: 17.060 (2nd Quick)
5:14
22 Austin Self – Austin, TX
Lap 1: 17.167
Lap 2: 17.174
BEST: 17.167 (3rd Fastest)
5:13
99 Josh Williams – Port Charlotte, FL
Lap 1: 17.578
Lap 2: 17.540
BEST: 17.540 (4th Quick)
5:12
32 Mason Mingus – Brentwood, TN
Lap 1: 16.972
Lap 2; 16.865
BEST: 16.865 (FAST TIME)
5:11
35 Milka Duno – Caracas, Venezuela
Lap 1: 17.848
Lap 2: 17.846
BEST: 17.846
5:09
40 Justin Lloyd – Raliegh, NC
Lap 1: 17.638
Lap 2: 17.569
BEST: 17.569
5:08
48 James Hylton – Inman, SC
Lap 1: 20.798
Lap 2: 20.224
BEST: 20.224
5:07
23 Spencer Gallagher – Las Vegas, NV
Lap 1: 17.668
Lap 2: 17.456
BEST: 17.456
5:06
55 Clint King – Denton, NC
Lap 1: 17.068
Lap 2: 17.065
BEST: 17.065
5:05
06 James Swanson – Clarksboro, NY
Lap 1: 18.646
Lap 2: 18.298
BEST: 18.298
5:03
Carter did not Practice so he was allowed a few laps to shake down the car. Now Qualifying begins with 06 James Swanson.
5:02
Qualifying is set to begin and Roger Carter will be the first car out. He did not participate in Practice at all today.
5:00
Mason Mingus Racing is today’s Presenting sponsor of the Primera Plastics 200 for the ARCA Racing Series Presented by Menards from Berlin Raceway in Marne, Michigan. For the 2013 racing season, Mason Mingus has teamed up with one of ARCA’s elite teams; Win-Tron Racing and is making a run at not only at the SCOTT Rookie Challenge Award, the 18-year-old from Brentwood, Tennessee is also chasing after the Overall Series Championship as well. Coming into the Berlin event, Mingus is the top freshman while sitting second Overall in the season long points chase.
5:00
4:54
We’re less than 10 minutes away from Menards Pole Qualifying Presented by Ansell for the ARCA Racing Series Presented by Menards.
4:47
It is the biggest Super Late Model event in the country, the 46th Annual Snowball Derby at Five Flags Speedway in Pensacola, Florida. Last year, Erik Jones made a bold outside pass on Kyle Busch to win his first Derby. It will be a who’s who of Late Model stars from all across North America. Make your plans now to be a part of this incredible event. For more information, visit www.snowballderby.com
4:47
4:46
History has the potential to be made here tonight as Frank Kimmel goes for career Win #80 in the ARCA Racing Series. Currently he is tied with the legendary iggy Katona for the All-Time Wins lead as both have 79. The cards are stacked in the Clarksville, Indiana veterans favor as he is the only driver in the field today with a win here in Marne, Michigan. Matter of fact he is the All-Time Wins Leader here at Berlin Raceway.

This is the 26th All-Time appearance at Berlin Raceway for the ARCA Racing Series Presented by Menards.

All-Time Winners:
Frank Kimmel 3
Bob James 2
Tim Steele 2
Brian Keselowski 2
Les Snow 1
Nelson Stacy 1
Don White 1
Harold Smith 1
Iggy Katona 1
Andy Hampton 1
Ramo Scott 1
Bob Senneker 1
Bob Keselowski 1
Fred Campbell 1
Joey Miller 1
Scott Speed 1
Justin Lofton 1
Joey Coulter 1
Matt Merrell 1
Chris Buescher 1
TOTAL EVENTS:  25

(NOTE: Boldfaced Drivers are here today.)
4:42
The Track Record for the ARCA Racing Series was set back on July 25th, 2009 when Justin Lofton turned a 16.857 which averages out to 93.540mph.
4:41
Tonight’s Primera Plastics 200 will be Broadcast Live on the ARCA Racing Network as Charles Krall and Tim Clagg will have the call starting with Menards Pole Qualifying Presented by Ansell at 5:00pm. You can tune in at the link: www.arcaracing.com and click on the Radio Link on the right hand side.
4:39
In addition to our coverage here at Berlin Raceway, Speed51.com is all over the country as part of the “Trackside Now Five-Spot” as we’re on the grounds at the following events:

30th Annual Slack Auto Parts World Crown 300 for the Southern Super Series at Gresham Motorsports Park (GA):
http://www.speed51.com/2013_Stories/SSS/Trackside_Now_World_Crown_Sat_8_10.html

Silver Bullet 100 Presented by Coors Light & JEGS.com for the JEGS/CRA All-Stars Tour Presented by Chevrolet Performance at Auto City Speedway (MI):
http://www.speed51.com/2013_Stories/JEGS/Trackside_Now_Auto_City_8_10.html

Border Wars II between the ARCA Midwest Tour and ARCA/CRA Super Series (Practice Day) at Madison International Speedway (WI):
http://www.speed51.com/2013_Stories/ARCA_MT/Trackside_Now_Madison_Practice_8_10.html

Wings & Wheels, featuring the ISMA, Valenti Modified Racing Series, NEMA, NWAAS SK Mods & more at Waterford Speedbowl (CT):
http://www.speed51.com/2013_Stories/VMRS/Trackside_Now_Waterford_8_10.html
4:38
ARCA Racing Series Presented by Menards Driver Roster (26)
0 Wayne Peterson – Pulaski TN
2 Thomas Praytor – Mobile AL
3 George Cushman – Waterville NY
5 Bobby Gerhart – Lebanon PA
06 James Swanson – Clarksboro NJ
15 Erik Jones – Byron MI
16 Kelly Kovski – Springfield IL
17 Brad Smith – Shelby Township MI
18 Bill Catania – Westfield NY
22 Austin Self – Austin TX
23 Spencer Gallagher – Las Vegas NV
25 Justin Boston – Baltimore MD
32 Mason Mingus – Brentwood TN
34 Darrell Basham – Henryville IN
35 Milka Duno – Caracas Venezuela
40 Justin Lloyd – Raleigh NC
44 Frank Kimmel – Clarksville IN
48 James Hylton – Inman SC
55 Clint King – Denton NC
64 Josh Hobson – Birch Run MI
68 Will Kimmel – Sellersburg IN
69 Michael Lira – Port Orange FL
77 Tom Hessert – Cherry Hill NJ
82 Mason Mitchell – West Des Moines IA
97 Roger Carter – Sunfield MI
99 Josh Williams – Port Charlotte FL
4:35
ARCA Racing Series Presented by Menards Teams are going through Pre-Qualifying Tech as Menards Pole Qualifying Presented by Ansell is scheduled for 5:00pm.
4:31
Today’s running of the Primera Plastics 200 will also be the second ARCA Racing Series Presented by Mernards event that will be broadcast on NBC Sports Network. NBC Sports Network’s ARCA Racing coverage of the Berlin ARCA 200 premieres at 11:00pm., on Thursday, August 15th.

The NBC Sports Network is part of the NBC Sports Group. Now in more than 80 million homes, the Emmy-award winning network is the cable television home of the Summer and Winter Olympics, National Hockey League (NHL), Major League Soccer (MLS), IZOD IndyCar Series, Tour de France, the 34th America’s Cup, Premier League and Formula One. In addition, NBC Sports Network features college football, college basketball, college hockey, cycling, outdoor programming, horse racing surrounding the Triple Crown and Breeders’ Cup, Fight Night boxing, Ironman, the Dew Action Sports Tour and USA Sevens Rugby. The network is also home to original programs such as Costas Tonight, The Crossover, NFL Turning Point, Pro Football Talk and The Dan Patrick Show. NBC Sports Network is distributed via cable systems and satellite operators throughout the United States.
4:31
4:30
Berlin Raceway Super Stocks Qualifying Results

1
78
Will Olmsted
17.449
2
66
Nate Walton
17.545
3
67
Ben Welch
17.552
4
77
Andrew Nylaan
17.573
5
76
Brian Tillema
17.620
6
48
Seth Moody
17.663
7
31
Brett DeKraker
17.679
8
20
Jeremy Munniksma
17.704
9
44
Brian VanZalen
17.759
10
55
Dave Lake
17.796
11
76
Warren Speet
17.919
12
28
John Norder
17.936
13
20
Dave Hull
17.857
14
024
Cole Roelofs
19.089
4:16
The All-American 400 is one of the most prestigious short track events in the country and it’s back in 2013 even bigger and better than before. Set for November 1 and 2 at Fairgrounds Speedway Nashville in Tennessee, the AA400 will be a return to glory for the event that has seen the biggest names in the sport go to its victory lane. Butch Lindley, Bob Senneker, Rusty Wallace, Darrell Waltrip, Butch Miller, Jeff Purvis, Bobby Gill, Freddie Query, Wayne Anderson and Mike Garvey have all etched their name onto the All-American 400 record books over the years. The top names in Super Late Model racing and more will be on hand to battle for the famed guitar that goes to the AA400 winner. This year’s event will be a Southern Super Series presented by Sunoco Super Late Model race co-sanctioned by Champion Racing Association. More details are to be announced soon for this year’s All-American 400. Visit www.fairgroundsspeedwaynashville.com‬‬ for more.
4:16
4:15
Berlin Raceway Sportsman Qualifying Results

1
51
Garison Jewett
19.021
2
15
Scott Root
19.090
3
33
Allen Davis
19.148
4
40
Dave Cutler
19.176
5
89
Kirk Meissner
19.246
6
26
Brian Thome
19.262
7
20
Tyler Nawrocki
19.351
8
77
Gerry Shepard
19.351
9
1
Randy Veldman
19.396
10
9
Tyler Sterken
19.457
11
51
Shawn Simon
19.544
12
75
Tim Horvath
19.558
13
1219
Matt VanHorssen
19.812
14
50
Bill Funk
19.833
15
38
Maurice Davis
20.077
16
57
Rick Huisken
20.381
4:05
We’re going to take this time to press the Pause button on our coverage here in Marne, Michigan as we take the opportunity to feed and water ourselves before the start of Menards Pole Qualifying Presented by Ansell, which is scheduled to start at 5:00pm. We’ll be back well before then….
4:01
Mason Mingus Racing is today’s Presenting sponsor of the Primera Plastics 200 for the ARCA Racing Series Presented by Menards from Berlin Raceway in Marne, Michigan. For the 2013 racing season, Mason Mingus has teamed up with one of ARCA’s elite teams; Win-Tron Racing and is making a run at not only at the SCOTT Rookie Challenge Award, the 18-year-old from Brentwood, Tennessee is also chasing after the Overall Series Championship as well. Coming into the Berlin event, Mingus is the top freshman while sitting second Overall in the season long points chase.
4:01
4:00
ARCA Racing Series Presented by Menards Final Practice Results

1
15
Erik Jones
17.079
92.324
2
32
Mason Mingus
17.097
92.227
3
82
Mason Mitchell
17.213
91.605
4
44
Frank Kimmel
17.223
91.552
5
55
Clint King
17.267
91.319
6
25
Justin Boston
17.282
91.239
7
22
Austin Self
17.338
90.945
8
16
Kelly Kovski
17.415
90.543
9
77
Tom Hessert
17.415
90.543
10
99
Josh Williams
17.434
90.444
11
69
Michael Lira
17.799
88.589
12
5
Bobby Gerhart
17.855
88.311
13
23
Spencer Gallagher
17.953
87.829
14
40
Justin Lloyd
18.111
87.063
15
18
Bill Catania
18.205
86.614
16
35
Milka Duno
18.215
86.566
17
06
James Swanson
18.365
85.859
18
68
Will Kimmel
18.466
85.389
19
34
Darrell Basham
18.968
83.130
20
64
Josh Hobson
19.689
80.085
21
2
Thomas Praytor
19.750
79.838
22
3
George Cushman
20.150
78.253
23 48 James Hylton 21.165 74.500
24 0 Wayne Peterson 0.000 0.000
25 17 Brad Smith 0.000 0.000
26 97 Roger Carter 0.000 0.000
3:50
ARCA Racing Series Presented by Menards Practice is now Complete as Erik Jones tops the charts in the Final Practice as well as Overall for the day as the Byron, Michigan driver turned in a 17.079 which measures out to 93.324mph. Complete Practice Results are coming in a few minutes.

Remaining Schedule of Events for Saturday, August 10th
4:00 PM Sportsman Qualifying
4:20 PM Super Stock Qualifying
5:00 PM Menards Pole Qualifying presented by Ansell (all positions / 2 laps)

6:00-6:45 PM ARCA Racing Series Autograph Session

6:55 PM Pre-Race Ceremonies / Invocation / National Anthem
7:00 PM Sportsman Heat #1 (8 laps / 5min)
Sportsman Heat #2 (8 laps / 5 min)
Super Stock Heat #1 (8 laps / 5min)
Super Stock Heat #2 (8 laps / 5 min)

Sportsman Feature (25 laps / 20 min)
Super Stock Feature (25 laps / 20 min)
Pre-Race Ceremonies / Driver Introductions
8:30 PM Start of the Primera Plastics 200 (200 laps / 88 miles)
3:48
2012 Snowball Derby Winner, Erik Jones is currently the fastest man in Marne, Michigan. (Speed51.com Photo)
3:45
Mingus went to second quick with a 17.133.
3:45
A lot of shuffling going on in the waning stages of this Practice as several teams are now making ‘mach qualifying runs’
3:44
Just a few Minutes Remaining in Final ARCA Racing Series Presented by Menards Practice (Top 5): Jones 17.079, Mingus, Mitchell, F. Kimmel, King.
3:44
Five Flags Speedway in Pensacola, Florida will host their Night of Champions on Saturday, September 28. The highlight of the night will be the Allen Turner Hyundai Pro Late Model Tune Up 100. Plus the Modifieds, Pro Trucks, Sportsmen, and Bombers will be in action. It could be a great preview of the Snowflake 100 annual event during the Snowball Derby weekend. www.5flagsspeedway.com
3:44
3:43
King is now P4 with a 17.267.
3:42
For a brief period of time, Mason Mitchell was on top of the charts in Final Practice. (Speed51.com Photo)
3:41
F. Kimmel now third at a 17.223 while Boston reclaims fourth with a 17.282 and Kovski has cracked the top five with a 17.415.
3:41
Jones now on top of the charts with a 17.079.
3:39
Mitchell goes to P1 with a 17.213. The fastest lap of the day. Williams is now second quick with a 17.43.
3:38
Mason Mingus comes into the weekend second in points behind Frank Kimmel. The Brentwood, Tennesse driver is right behind him in this Practice as well as he is fifth. (Speed51.com Photo)
3:35
Austin Self was here last week competing in the ARCA/CRA Super Series race. The extra track time has helped as he is currently P2. (Speed51.com Photo)
3:33
Justin Boston is the fastest car in the Second and Final Practice Session so far. (Speed51.com Photo)
3:31
0 Wayne Peterson and 17 Brad Smith have yet to Practice in this session whille 97 Roger Carter has not turned a lap yet today with 30 Minutes remaining in the Final ARCA Racing Series Practice of the day.
3:30
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3:30
3:29
Self now jumps to P2 with a 17.583.
3:27
48 James Hylton has entered the track which is a very busy place at this time with almost 15 cars on the speedway.
3:26
Top 5: Boston 17.564, Jones, F. Kimmel, Self, Mingus.
3:25
64 Josh Hobson has hit the track for the first time today.
3:24
35 Milka Duno, 69 Michael Lira and 23 Spencer Gallagher have all joined the fray.
3:23
40 Justin Lloyd has come out as well.
3:23
34 Darrell Basham has entered the track.
3:22
Jones to P2 with a 17.590.
3:22
Early Top 5: Boston 17.564, F. Kimmel, Self, Mingus, Mitchell.
3:22
18 Bill Catania is now on the track.
3:21
15 Erik Jones has rolled out also.
3:21
22 Austin Self is now out as well.
3:20
77 Tom Hessert joins a somewhat crowded race track.
3:20
16 Kelly Kovski and 55 Clint King are on the track as well.
3:19
44 Frank Kimmel rolls out as well.
3:19
99 Josh Williams joins the pack and so does 82 Mason Mitchell.
3:18
Cushman and W. Kimmel are making their first appearances of the day after not participating in the first Practice.
3:18
Second ARCA Racing Series Presented by Menards Practice Session has started and the first group on the track includes: 5 Bobby Gerhart, 25 Justin Boston, 3 George Cushman, 06 James Swanson, 68 Will Kimmel, 2 Thomas Praytor and 32 Mason Mingus.
3:15
UPDATED ARCA Racing Series Presented by Menards Driver Roster (26)
0 Wayne Peterson – Pulaski TN
2 Thomas Praytor – Mobile AL
3 George Cushman – Waterville NY
5 Bobby Gerhart – Lebanon PA
06 James Swanson – Clarksboro NJ
15 Erik Jones – Byron MI
16 Kelly Kovski – Springfield IL
17 Brad Smith – Shelby Township MI
18 Bill Catania – Westfield NY
22 Austin Self – Austin TX
23 Spencer Gallagher – Las Vegas NV
25 Justin Boston – Baltimore MD
32 Mason Mingus – Brentwood TN
34 Darrell Basham – Henryville IN
35 Milka Duno – Caracas Venezuela
40 Justin Lloyd – Raleigh NC
44 Frank Kimmel – Clarksville IN
48 James Hylton – Inman SC
55 Clint King – Denton NC
64 Josh Hobson – Birch Run MI
68 Will Kimmel – Sellersburg IN
69 Michael Lira – Port Orange FL
77 Tom Hessert – Cherry Hill NJ
82 Mason Mitchell – West Des Moines IA
97 Roger Carter – Sunfield MI
99 Josh Williams – Port Charlotte FL
3:14
Plan to spend your Labor Day Weekend with a fun weekend of racing at the high banks of Winchester Speedway on September 1-2. On Sunday, September 1, the JEGS/CRA All-Stars Tour will be in action with a 100-lap event. On Labor Day, the ARCA CRA Super Series powered by JEGS will have a 100-lap event along with the Top Speed Modifieds 50, CRA Late Model Sportsman 40 and CRA Street Stocks 40. More information can be found at www.winchesterspeedway.com
3:14
3:10
Josh Hobson, a regular here in the Tracks Budweiser Super Late Model Series did not participate in the first Practice Session, but the Birch Run, Michigan driver, who is making his ARCA Racing Series Presented by Menards debut here today, is expected to come out and participate in the second session.
3:07
ARCA Racing Series Presented by Menards teams are lining up for their second and final Practice Session of the day.
3:04
Remaining Schedule of Events for Saturday, August 10th
3:00-3:15 PM Final Super Stock Practice
3:15-3:45 PM ARCA Racing Series Final Practice

4:00 PM Sportsman Qualifying
Super Stock Qualifying
4:30 PM Pre-Qualifying Tech In-Line Time
5:00 PM Menards Pole Qualifying presented by Ansell (all positions / 2 laps)

6:00-6:45 PM ARCA Racing Series Autograph Session

6:55 PM Pre-Race Ceremonies / Invocation / National Anthem
7:00 PM Sportsman Heat #1 (8 laps / 5min)
Sportsman Heat #2 (8 laps / 5 min)
Super Stock Heat #1 (8 laps / 5min)
Super Stock Heat #2 (8 laps / 5 min)

Sportsman Feature (25 laps / 20 min)
Super Stock Feature (25 laps / 20 min)
Pre-Race Ceremonies / Driver Introductions
8:30 PM Start of the Primera Plastics 200 (200 laps / 88 miles)
3:03
Mason Mingus Racing is today’s Presenting sponsor of the Primera Plastics 200 for the ARCA Racing Series Presented by Menards from Berlin Raceway in Marne, Michigan. For the 2013 racing season, Mason Mingus has teamed up with one of ARCA’s elite teams; Win-Tron Racing and is making a run at not only at the SCOTT Rookie Challenge Award, the 18-year-old from Brentwood, Tennessee is also chasing after the Overall Series Championship as well. Coming into the Berlin event, Mingus is the top freshman while sitting second Overall in the season long points chase.
3:03
3:03
10 Mike Covington and 11 Kyle Weatherman have withdrawn from this event while there is a driver change in the #3 car as George Cushman will now pilot the machine for Steve Fox.
3:02
Dirt Specialist, Kelly Kovski is adapting well to the pavement in only his second ever appearance on the surface as he was fifth fastest in the first Practice. (Speed51.com Photo)
2:59
Tom Hessert, a winner this season at Salem Speedway, was fourth on the charts in Practice #1. (Speed51.com Photo)
2:57
Denton, North Carolina’s, Clint King was third fastest in the first Practice. (Speed51.com Photo)
2:55
17-year-old Erik Jones timed in second quick in the first Practice Session for the Primera Plastics 200. (Speed51.com Photo)
2:53
Nine-Time ARCA Racing Series Champion, Frank Kimmel topped the charts in Practice Session #1. (Speed51.com Photo)
2:50
ARCA Racing Series Presented by Menards Practice #1 Results

1
44
Frank Kimmel
17.226
91.536
2
15
Erik Jones
17.272
91.292
3
55
Clint King
17.465
90.283
4
77
Tom Hessert
17.491
90.149
5
16
Kelly Kovski
17.496
90.124
6
25
Justin Boston
17.581
89.688
7
82
Mason Mitchell
17.584
89.672
8
99
Josh Williams
17.644
89.368
9
22
Austin Wayne Self
17.728
88.944
10
32
Mason Mingus
17.732
88.924
11
69
Michael Lira
17.936
87.913
12
5
Bobby Gerhart
18.040
87.406
13
18
Bill Catania
18.164
86.809
14
40
Justin Lloyd
18.176
86.752
15
23
Spencer Gallagher
18.242
86.438
16
35
Milka Duno
18.315
86.093
17
06
James Swanson
18.610
84.729
18
34
Darrell Basham
18.976
83.094
19
2
Thomas Praytor
19.407
81.249
20
17
Brad Smith
19.665
80.183
21
48
James Hylton
21.875
72.082
22 0 Wayne Peterson 24.525 64.294
23 3 Steve Fox 0.000 0.000
24 10 Mike Covington 0.000 0.000
25 11 Kyle Weatherman 0.000 0.000
26 64 Josh Hobson 0.000 0.000
27 68 Will Kimmel 0.000 0.000
28 97 Roger Carter 0.000 0.000
2:45
Practice Session #1 for the ARCA Racing Series Presented by Menards is Complete as Frank Kimmel turns in the fastest lap of the day so far with a 17.226 which equals out to 91.536mph. Complete Practice Results are coming in a few minutes.
2:44
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2:44
2:42
Just under Five Minutes remaining in this first ARCA Racing Series Practice before the Tracks Weekly Divisions of Sportsman and Super Stocks return for one Final Practice apiece. (Top 5): F. Kimmel 17.226, Jones, King, Hessert, Kovski.
2:40
Remaining Schedule of Events for Saturday, August 10th
2:00-2:45 PM ARCA Racing Series Practice

2:45-3:00 PM Final Sportsman Practice
3:00-3:15 PM Final Super Stock Practice
3:15-3:45 PM ARCA Racing Series Final Practice

4:00 PM Sportsman Qualifying
Super Stock Qualifying
4:30 PM Pre-Qualifying Tech In-Line Time
5:00 PM Menards Pole Qualifying presented by Ansell (all positions / 2 laps)

6:00-6:45 PM ARCA Racing Series Autograph Session

6:55 PM Pre-Race Ceremonies / Invocation / National Anthem
7:00 PM Sportsman Heat #1 (8 laps / 5min)
Sportsman Heat #2 (8 laps / 5 min)
Super Stock Heat #1 (8 laps / 5min)
Super Stock Heat #2 (8 laps / 5 min)

Sportsman Feature (25 laps / 20 min)
Super Stock Feature (25 laps / 20 min)
Pre-Race Ceremonies / Driver Introductions
8:30 PM Start of the Primera Plastics 200 (200 laps / 88 miles)
2:34
10 Minutes Left in Practice #1 (Top 5): F. Kimmel 17.226, Jones, King, Hessert, Kovski.
2:30
Today’s running of the Primera Plastics 200 will also be the second ARCA Racing Series Presented by Mernards event that will be broadcast on NBC Sports Network. NBC Sports Network’s ARCA Racing coverage of the Berlin ARCA 200 premieres at 11:00pm., on Thursday, August 15th.

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2:30
2:28
Only 3 Steve Fox, 10 Mike Covington, 11 Kyle Weatherman, 64 Josh Hobson, 68 Will Kimmel and 97 Roger Carter have yet to turn laps here today.
2:27
0 Wayne Peterson has come out for the first time today.
2:27
Just under 20 minutes remaining in the first of two Practice Sessions for the ARCA Racing Series Presented by Menards.
2:24
Back to Green Flag conditions.
2:22
Top 5: F. Kimmel 17.226, Jones, King, Hessert, Kovski.
2:21
Yellow Flag is out as Safety Officials spot some debris on the front stretch.
2:20
17 Brad Smith has come out for the first time this afternoon.
2:19
Still Nine more cars have yet to Practice today as a couple are still making their way through Tech.
2:17
34 Darrell Basham has come out to turn some laps for the first time today.
2:16
18 Bill Catania rolls out for the first time this afternoon.
2:14
Top 5: F. Kimmel 17.226, Jones, King, Hessert, Kovski.
2:14
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2:14
2:13
ARCA Racing Series Presented by Menard Owners Points Standings (Top 10):
1. 44 Duke Thorsen 3310
2. 32 Kevin Cywinski 3105
3. 22 Kerry Scherer 2970
4. 15 Bill Venturini 2920
5. 77 Briggs Cunningham 2880
6. 25 Cathy Venturini 2835
7. 55 Billy Venturini 2655
8. 69 Bill Kimmel 2550
9. 99 Gary Roulo 2530
10. 35 Bill Venturini 2485
2:12
69 Michael Lira and 40 Justin Lloyd have made their way out onto the track for the first time today.
2:10
16 of the 28 Teams have been out for Practice so far with 35 minutes remaining in Session #1.
2:08
Hessert to fourth quick with a 17.491.
2:07
Early Top 5: F. Kimmel 17.226, Jones, King, Kovski, Mitchell.
2:05
77 Tom Hessert has come out and joined the pack.
2:04
99 Josh Williams has come out and is joined by 06 James Swanson.
2:03
82 Mason Mitchell has rolled out along-with 32 Mason Mingus, 2 Thomas Praytor, 5 Bobby Gerhart and 44 Frank Kimmel.
2:02
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2:01
ARCA Racing Series Presented by Menards Teams are now rolling out for Practice and the first wave includes: 55 Clint King, 15 Erik Jones, 35 Milka Duno, 16 Kelly Kovski, 48 James Hylton, 23 Spencer Gallagher, 25 Justin Boston and 22 Austin Self.
2:00
Mason Mingus Racing is today’s Presenting sponsor of the Primera Plastics 200 for the ARCA Racing Series Presented by Menards from Berlin Raceway in Marne, Michigan. For the 2013 racing season, Mason Mingus has teamed up with one of ARCA’s elite teams; Win-Tron Racing and is making a run at not only at the SCOTT Rookie Challenge Award, the 18-year-old from Brentwood, Tennessee is also chasing after the Overall Series Championship as well. Coming into the Berlin event, Mingus is the top freshman while sitting second Overall in the season long points chase.
2:00
1:57
ARCA Racing Series Presented by Menards Driver Roster (28)
0 Wayne Peterson – Pulaski TN
2 Thomas Praytor – Mobile AL
3 Steve Fox – Hazleton PA
5 Bobby Gerhart – Lebanon PA
06 James Swanson – Clarksboro NJ
10 Mike Covington – Harrisburg NC
11 Kyle Weatherman – Wentzville MO
15 Erik Jones – Byron MI
16 Kelly Kovski – Springfield IL
17 Brad Smith – Shelby Township MI
18 Bill Catania – Westfield NY
22 Austin Self – Austin TX
23 Spencer Gallagher – Las Vegas NV
25 Justin Boston – Baltimore MD
32 Mason Mingus – Brentwood TN
34 Darrell Basham – Henryville IN
35 Milka Duno – Caracas Venezuela
40 Justin Lloyd – Raleigh NC
44 Frank Kimmel – Clarksville IN
48 James Hylton – Inman SC
55 Clint King – Denton NC
64 Josh Hobson – Birch Run MI
68 Will Kimmel – Sellersburg IN
69 Michael Lira – Port Orange FL
77 Tom Hessert – Cherry Hill NJ
82 Mason Mitchell – West Des Moines IA
97 Roger Carter – Sunfield MI
99 Josh Williams – Port Charlotte FL
1:56
ARCA Teams continue to line up in the make-ready chute as the track is currently silent. No Super Stocks are in any hurry to come out for more Practice so the ARCA Safety Team is rolling out onto the track to check things over.
1:53
The NBC Sports Network is here today filming tonight’s ARCA race to be aired on August 15th. (Speed51.com Photo)
1:50
Speed51.com’s view from high above Berlin Raceway. (Speed51.com Photo)
1:48
ARCA Racing Series Teams are starting to make their way to the infield turn four entrance to the track as they’ll be out turning laps in just over 10 minutes.
1:43
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1:43
1:43
ARCA Spotters are starting to make their way across the track in preparation for Practice which starts at 2:00pm. The Tracks Super Stocks division (Template Muscle Bodied Pro Late Models) are about to head out onto the track for their first of two Practice Sessions as the Sportsman division (Similar to Street Stocks) have completed their first of two Practices. We will have limited coverage today of both support divisions.
1:39
Remaining Schedule of Events for Saturday, August 10th
1:30-1:45 PM Sportsman Practice
1:45-2:00 PM Super Stock Practice
2:00-2:45 PM ARCA Racing Series Practice

2:45-3:00 PM Final Sportsman Practice
3:00-3:15 PM Final Super Stock Practice
3:15-3:45 PM ARCA Racing Series Final Practice

4:00 PM Sportsman Qualifying
Super Stock Qualifying
4:30 PM Pre-Qualifying Tech In-Line Time
5:00 PM Menards Pole Qualifying presented by Ansell (all positions / 2 laps)
POST QUALIFYING IMPOUND PROCEDURE IN EFFECT

6:00-6:45 PM ARCA Racing Series Autograph Session

6:55 PM Pre-Race Ceremonies / Invocation / National Anthem
7:00 PM Sportsman Heat #1 (8 laps / 5min)
Sportsman Heat #2 (8 laps / 5 min)
Super Stock Heat #1 (8 laps / 5min)
Super Stock Heat #2 (8 laps / 5 min)

Sportsman Feature (25 laps / 20 min)
Super Stock Feature (25 laps / 20 min)
Pre-Race Ceremonies / Driver Introductions
8:30 PM Start of the Primera Plastics 200 (200 laps / 88 miles)
1:38
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Cannot wait for ARCA Racing Series action along with the radio broadcast tonight!
1:34
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1:34
1:33
Today’s Primera Plastics 200 for the ARCA Racing Series Presented by Menards at Berlin Raceway continues our 51 Days of Summer coverage from all over the country as Speed51.com will cover some of the biggest events in the county over a run of 51 days. From ARCAFest last month to the Night of the Stars Twin 100s in the Circle City, to Summer Sizzler a week ago, to the Kalamazoo Klash this coming Tuesday-Wednesday, August 13-14th and many other big shows. Stick to Speed51.com for the best of the best in short track racing.
1:31
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1:31
1:31
Berlin Raceway’s Weekly division of Sportsman are now on the track and they will be followed by the Tracks’ Super Stocks division before the ARCA Racing Series Presented by Menards take to the track for their first of two Practice Sessions starting at 2:00pm.
1:30
In addition to our coverage here at Berlin Raceway, Speed51.com is all over the country as part of the “Trackside Now Five-Spot” as we’re on the grounds at the following events:

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Silver Bullet 100 Presented by Coors Light & JEGS.com for the JEGS/CRA All-Stars Tour Presented by Chevrolet Performance at Auto City Speedway (MI):
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1:25
Comment From Brian 

Good Luck to Bill Catania and Catania Racing as they make their first ARCA start today.
1:25
Comment From Lenny 

Go Self,Boston,Mingus,Basham,Hylton,and Lira
1:25
1:24
Mason Mingus Racing is today’s Presenting sponsor of the Primera Plastics 200 for the ARCA Racing Series Presented by Menards from Berlin Raceway in Marne, Michigan. For the 2013 racing season, Mason Mingus has teamed up with one of ARCA’s elite teams; Win-Tron Racing and is making a run at not only at the SCOTT Rookie Challenge Award, the 18-year-old from Brentwood, Tennessee is also chasing after the Overall Series Championship as well. Coming into the Berlin event, Mingus is the top freshman while sitting second Overall in the season long points chase.
1:24
1:24
Tonight’s Primera Plastics 200 will be Broadcast Live on the ARCA Racing Network as Charles Krall and Tim Clagg will have the call starting with Qualifying at 5:00pm. You can tune in at the link: www.arcaracing.com and click on the Radio Link on the right hand side.
1:20
Kelly Kovski is making his 18th career ARCA Racing Series start, but only second ever on Pavement. (Speed51.com Photo)
1:17
Florida teenager, Michael Lira is making his ARCA Racing Series debut here today also. (Speed51.com Photo)
1:16
The car everyone in Marne, Michigan will be keeping an eye on throughout the day, the familiar #44 of Frank Kimmel. (Speed51.com Photo)
1:14
Mason Mingus and the Win-Tron Racing Team go through the checklist before the start of ARCA Practice. (Speed51.com Photo)
1:11
Erik Jones watches as his Venturini Motorsports team make final preparations to his entry before Practice. (Speed51.com Photo)
1:10
Weekly Divisions Practice starts at 1:30pm., before ARCA takes over at 2:00pm.
1:07
Charles Krall (Left) and Tim Clagg (Right) will have the call of tonight’s Primera Plastics 200 on the ARCA Racing Network. (Speed51.com Photo)
1:05
Milka Duno grants an interview for a local television station. (Speed51.com Photo)
1:02
Roger Carter sporting the Pure Michigan colors this weekend. (Speed51.com Photo)
1:01
Bill Catania, a frequent Florida Speedweeks competitor in February is making his ARCA Racing Series debut here today. (Speed51.com Photo)
12:59
Bobby Gerhart is making a rare short track appearance here today. (Speed51.com Photo)
12:54
Erik Jones is looking to redeem himself tonight after nearly winning at Pocono last weekend. (Speed51.com Photo)
12:51
Pre-Practice Tech continues before the ARCA cars hit the track at 2:00pm. (Speed51.com Photo)
12:49
The ARCA Drivers Meeting has let out.
12:47
Billy Venturini has four cars here today out of his Venturini Motorsports stable. (Speed51.com Photo)
12:44
Mason Mingus comes into tonight’s race second in the points standings. (Speed51.com Photo)
12:42
Frank Kimmel has 80 reasons for wanting to cross the start/finish line first later tonight. (Speed51.com Photo)
12:41
ARCA Racing Series Officials go over Procedures and Rules for today’s events. (Speed51.com Photo)
12:39
78-year-old James Hylton continues his farewell tour here today. (Speed51.com Photo)
12:36
The ARCA Racing Series Drivers Meeting has started. (Speed51.com Photo)
12:33
The ARCA Racing Series Presented by Menards Drivers Meeting has started and we’re heading that way.
12:32
Today’s running of the Primera Plastics 200 will also be the second ARCA Racing Series Presented by Mernards event that will be broadcast on NBC Sports Network. NBC Sports Network’s ARCA Racing coverage of the Berlin ARCA 200 premieres at 11:00pm., on Thursday, August 15th.

The NBC Sports Network is part of the NBC Sports Group. Now in more than 80 million homes, the Emmy-award winning network is the cable television home of the Summer and Winter Olympics, National Hockey League (NHL), Major League Soccer (MLS), IZOD IndyCar Series, Tour de France, the 34th America’s Cup, Premier League and Formula One. In addition, NBC Sports Network features college football, college basketball, college hockey, cycling, outdoor programming, horse racing surrounding the Triple Crown and Breeders’ Cup, Fight Night boxing, Ironman, the Dew Action Sports Tour and USA Sevens Rugby. The network is also home to original programs such as Costas Tonight, The Crossover, NFL Turning Point, Pro Football Talk and The Dan Patrick Show. NBC Sports Network is distributed via cable systems and satellite operators throughout the United States.
12:32
12:32
2013 ARCA Racing Series Presented by Menards Event Winners:
2/16 – Daytona International Speedway (FL) – John Wes Townley
3/9 – Mobile International Speedway (AL) – Grant Enfinger
4/28 – Salem Speedway (IN) – Tom Hessert
5/3 – Talladega Superspeedway (AL) – Frank Kimmel
5/19 – Toledo Speedway (OH) – Ken Schrader
6/1 – Elko Speedway (MN) – Frank Kimmel
6/8 – Pocono International Raceway (PA) – Chase Elliott
6/14 – Michigan International Speedway (MI) – Brennan Poole
6/22 – Road America (WI) – Chris Buescher
6/30 – Winchester Speedway (IN) – Frank Kimmel
7/21 – Chicagoland Speedway (IL) – Corey LaJoie
7/28 – New Jersey Motorsports Park (NJ) – Andrew Ranger
8/3 – Pocono International Raceway (PA) – Corey LaJoie
12:24
History has the potential to be made here tonight as Frank Kimmel goes for career Win #80 in the ARCA Racing Series. Currently he is tied with the legendary iggy Katona for the All-Time Wins lead as both have 79. The cards are stacked in the Clarksville, Indiana veterans favor as he is the only driver in the field today with a win here in Marne, Michigan. Matter of fact he is the All-Time Wins Leader here at Berlin Raceway.
12:20
This is the 26th All-Time appearance at Berlin Raceway for the ARCA Racing Series Presented by Menards.

All-Time Winners:
Frank Kimmel 3
Bob James 2
Tim Steele 2
Brian Keselowski 2
Les Snow 1
Nelson Stacy 1
Don White 1
Harold Smith 1
Iggy Katona 1
Andy Hampton 1
Ramo Scott 1
Bob Senneker 1
Bob Keselowski 1
Fred Campbell 1
Joey Miller 1
Scott Speed 1
Justin Lofton 1
Joey Coulter 1
Matt Merrell 1
Chris Buescher 1
TOTAL EVENTS:  25

(NOTE: Boldfaced Drivers are here today.) 
12:15
12:15
In addition to the ARCA Racing Series competitors here today, the tracks weekly divisions of Super Stocks and Sportsman are also on the grounds today and we will have limited coverage of their events throughout the afternoon and into the evening.
12:14
The Track Record for the ARCA Racing Series was set back on July 25th, 2009 when Justin Lofton turned a 16.857 which averages out to 93.540mph.
12:12
ARCA Racing Series Presented by Menards Drivers Points Standings (Top 15)
1. 44 Frank Kimmel 3310
2. 32 Mason Mingus 3105
3. 77 Tom Hessert 2880
4. 25 Justin Boston 2835
5. 99 Josh Williams 2650
6. 82 Mason Mitchell 2500
7. 35 Milka Duno 2485
8. 2 Thomas Praytor 2370
9. 68 Will Kimmel 2280
10. 97 Roger Carter 2025
11. 23 Spencer Gallagher 1960
12. 48 James Hytlton 1930
13. 06 James Swanson 1680
14. 34 Darrell Basham 1510
15. 90 Grant Enfinger 1255
16 Benjamin, Kyle 940
12:08
It is a beautiful sunny afternoon here in Marne, Michigan. (Speed51.com Photo)
12:06
ARCA Racing Series Presented by Menards Driver Roster (28)
0 Wayne Peterson – Pulaski TN
2 Thomas Praytor – Mobile AL
3 Steve Fox – Hazleton PA
5 Bobby Gerhart – Lebanon PA
06 James Swanson – Clarksboro NJ
10 Mike Covington – Harrisburg NC
11 Kyle Weatherman – Wentzville MO
15 Erik Jones – Byron MI
16 Kelly Kovski – Springfield IL
17 Brad Smith – Shelby Township MI
18 Bill Catania – Westfield NY
22 Austin Self – Austin TX
23 Spencer Gallagher – Las Vegas NV
25 Justin Boston – Baltimore MD
32 Mason Mingus – Brentwood TN
34 Darrell Basham – Henryville IN
35 Milka Duno – Caracas Venezuela
40 Justin Lloyd – Raleigh NC
44 Frank Kimmel – Clarksville IN
48 James Hylton – Inman SC
55 Clint King – Denton NC
64 Josh Hobson – Birch Run MI
68 Will Kimmel – Sellersburg IN
69 Michael Lira – Port Orange FL
77 Tom Hessert – Cherry Hill NJ
82 Mason Mitchell – West Des Moines IA
97 Roger Carter – Sunfield MI
99 Josh Williams – Port Charlotte FL
12:04
There are 28 ARCA Racing Series Presented by Menards Teams on the grounds here today.
12:03
Schedule of Events for Saturday, August 10th
10:00 AM ARCA Racing Series Registration Opens
10:30 AM ARCA Racing Series Garage Opens
10:30-11:30 Approved Motorized Vehicle Use in ARCA Garage
12:00 PM Chapel Service
12:30 PM ARCA Racing Series Driver, Crew Chief and Spotter Meeting and Draw for Qualifying Order

1:30-1:45 PM Sportsman Practice
1:45-2:00 PM Super Stock Practice
2:00-2:45 PM ARCA Racing Series Practice

2:45-3:00 PM Final Sportsman Practice
3:00-3:15 PM Final Super Stock Practice
3:15-3:45 PM ARCA Racing Series Final Practice

4:00 PM Sportsman Qualifying
Super Stock Qualifying
4:30 PM Pre-Qualifying Tech In-Line Time
5:00 PM Menards Pole Qualifying presented by Ansell (all positions / 2 laps)
POST QUALIFYING IMPOUND PROCEDURE IN EFFECT

6:00-6:45 PM ARCA Racing Series Autograph Session

6:55 PM Pre-Race Ceremonies / Invocation / National Anthem
7:00 PM Sportsman Heat #1 (8 laps / 5min)
Sportsman Heat #2 (8 laps / 5 min)
Super Stock Heat #1 (8 laps / 5min)
Super Stock Heat #2 (8 laps / 5 min)

Sportsman Feature (25 laps / 20 min)
Super Stock Feature (25 laps / 20 min)
Pre-Race Ceremonies / Driver Introductions
8:30 PM Start of the Primera Plastics 200 (200 laps / 88 miles)
12:01
Mason Mingus Racing is today’s Presenting sponsor of the Primera Plastics 200 for the ARCA Racing Series Presented by Menards from Berlin Raceway in Marne, Michigan. For the 2013 racing season, Mason Mingus has teamed up with one of ARCA’s elite teams; Win-Tron Racing and is making a run at not only at the SCOTT Rookie Challenge Award, the 18-year-old from Brentwood, Tennessee is also chasing after the Overall Series Championship as well. Coming into the Berlin event, Mingus is the top freshman while sitting second Overall in the season long points chase.
12:01
11:58
Good Afternoon and welcome to Berlin Raceway, located west of Grand Rapids in Marne, Michigan as the historic 7/16s (0.437) mile semi-banked paved oval located within the Berlin Fairgrounds serves as hosts of the Primera Plastics 200 for the ARCA Racing Series Presented by Menards.
11:57
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