Trackside Now: ARCA/CRA Super Series at Berlin Raceway (MI) – 5/31/14

10:29

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10:29

We are coming to a close this evening as we see Brian Campbell make history as he ties with Jeff Lane for the fifth in the all time win list for ARCA/CRA Series. Both gentalman are tied with 14 wins. The next race for the ARCA/CRA Super Series will be June 14th at Anderson Speedway for the Redbud 300. From all of us at Speed51, good night.

10:24

Comment From Guest

LOL. Thanks, I was getting worried.

10:23

Just got the word…tech is clear and Brian Campbell is your official winner.

10:20

Mrs. Braden…your husband says he doesn’t have his phone with him but will call you soon.

10:19

Comment From Guest

Way to go Travis Braden and new new team!!!! Love you, Mom

10:19

Comment From Friends & Family

Way to go Travis and new Team!!!!

10:19

Tech continues. We are just waiting for an update from Eddie Chew, CRA Tech Director.

10:10

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10:05

Comment From neil may

good job Brian Campbell & team

10:02

This is Brian Campbell’s second win this season. His first victory came at the first race of the season at Toledo Speedway for the Border Wars race.

9:57

Post race tech continues in the pits. So far it’s appears to go smoothly.

9:53

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9:53

With the win tonight Brian Campbell now ties fifth positon with Jeff Lane. Each driver has 14 wins. For Brian Campbell six of his 14 wins have came here at Berlin Speedway.

9:45	A fan got to sit in Jay Niewiek’s car. (Speed51.com photo)

9:44	The pits are full of fans. (Speed51.com photo)

9:43

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9:43	Families are checking out the tech area. (Speed51.com photo)

9:41

Mike Bursley told us that his goal every night at Berlin Raceway is to get done between 9-9:30pm every Saturday night. That has worked very well so far this season including tonight. The pits are currently full of families checking out the cars and meeting the drivers.

9:36	Campbell goes to tech. (Speed51.com photo)

9:33

Brian Campbell said he was concerned about Senneker’s charge at the end. “Spotter came on said, can you give it a little more? I said, I am giving it my all. They said, well keep it going, he’s coming.”

9:31

Comment From #1 fan

Congratulations Travis Braden great race,got that monkey off your back!! Congrats to winner Campbell and all the drivers great racing!!

9:30

Comment From D Rose

Nice Job Skinny (terry senneker)

9:30

ARCA/CRA Super Series Powered by JEGS Powered by JEGS 125 presented byAutoWorldFinancial.com UNOFFICIAL Results

1	47	Brian Campbell	125
2	36	Terry Senneker Jr	125
3	01	Travis Braden	125
4	21	Terry VanHaitsma	125
5	131	Nick Gullatta	125
6	1	Barry Hartwell	125
7	101	Joe Bush	125
8	99	Ross Meeuwsen	125
9	77	Ross Kenseth	125
10	33	Wes Griffith Jr	125
11	99H	JJ Haley	125
12	6	Brandon Hermiller	125
13	5	Brett Robinson	124
14	14	Chris Davidson	123
15	9	Brandon Watson	123
16	7	Paul Shafer Jr	122
17	84	Jay Niewiek	122
18	26	Rick Turner	122
19	11X	Jason Essex	113
20	20J	Jeremy Munniksma	113
21	23	Chris Koslek	70
22	28	Ali Kern	30

9:30

Travis Braden is very happy with his run after the string of bad luck he had to start his year. “To finish behind these two (Campbell & Senneker) we are more than happy. We needed this. I think we learned a lot for the 251.”

9:28	Top three (Speed51.com photo)

9:25

Terry Senneker told us that this was basically a test for them and would have been happy to come home with a top ten. To come out of here, chasing the leader down for the win and what they endured in the last 24 hours unbelievable.

9:22	Terry Senneker is interviewed Matt Prieur after finishing second. (Speed51.com photo)

9:21

Comment From Guest

Way to go Brian Campbell!

9:21

Comment From Lenny

Congrats to Campbell on the win,Thanks for the coverage Speed 51

9:21

Comment From Guest

Way to go Travis Braden!!!

9:21

Comment From Friends & Family

Good finish for Travis Braden from Wheeling, WV! Let’s Goooooo Mountaineers!!!

9:21	Campbell’s daughters join him in victory lane. (Speed51.com photo)

9:20	Campbell emerges from his car. (Speed51.com photo)

9:17	Campbell takes the checkers at Berlin. (Speed51.com photo)

9:17

CHECKERED FLAG: Campbell took the lead early on and never looked back and takes home a win.

9:16

WHITE FLAG: Campbell pushes forward not leaving Senneker any room.

9:16

Lap 122: Senneker pushs all that he has and is 3/4th of a second behind.

9:15

Lap 120: Lapped traffic could cause an issue for Senneker trying to catch up to Campbell.

9:15

Senneker is closing the gap, but will he have enough laps?

9:14

Lap 117: Senneker conitunes to gain ground on Campbell, giving it all that he can.

9:14

Campbell’s lead is holding at 1.2 seconds

9:14

Lap 115: Senneker just a fast second behind leader Campbell. He has 10 laps to seal the deal.

9:13

Lap 112: Local driver Terry VanHaitsma makes his way into the top five and sits fourth.

9:12

Lap 110: Senneker is fighting hard to try to make his way to the 47 rocketship of Campbell.

9:12

Lap 108: Senneker is able to dive down past Braden and sits in the second postion.

9:11

Lap 105: Senneker is closing in quickly on Braden for second.

9:10

Rick Turner was able to save his machine as it was going sideways into the dirt on the front stretch.

9:10

Lap 100: Top 10:

1	47	Brian Campbell
2	01	Travis Braden
3	36	Terry Senneker Jr
4	101	Joe Bush
5	99	Ross Meeuwsen
6	21	Terry VanHaitsma
7	131	Nick Gullatta
8	77	Ross Kenseth
9	1	Barry Hartwell
10	33	Wes Griffith Jr

9:08

Lap 97: Braden has several car lengths in between him and Campbell.

9:07

Terry Senneker moves into third after a long night. He blew his motor in practice yesterday. They went over to Baker Engineering and got a new motor put in and got it done about an hour before they came to the track today.

9:07

Lap 95: Top 5:
Campbell
Braden
Senneker
Meeuwsen
Bush

9:07

Lap 92: Give the final podium position to Senneker.

9:06

Lap 90: Terry Senneker who sits fourth after the restart has his eyes on the third place position.

9:06

Lap 87: Braden sits bumper to bumper with Campbell .

9:05

GREEN FLAG: Travis Braden is not letting Campbell run away with the lead.

9:05

Doubling up Brian Campbell takes the high side over Braden.

9:04

We have completed 86 laps and leaves 39 green flag laps to still be ran.

9:04

Robinson, Davidson and Watson also comes to the pits for adjustments.

9:03

Rick Turner goes around on the back stretch.

9:03

Niewiek and Hermiller come into the pits for adjustments.

9:02

Braden’s crew tells us that his crew is pushing going into three but he thinks he will be alright.

9:01

YELLOW FLAG: Spin on the back stretch.

9:01

Lap 82: Braden makes a quick lane change in order to get around a lapped car.

9:00

Lap 80: Brian Campbell’s car seems to be locked and loaded for the long haul.

8:59

12 cars are on the lead lap. Hermiller is running 12th.

8:59

Over half way through this race and we are still caution free.

8:58

Lap 77: Campbell gains ground on the field

8:58

It could be a car & mouse game between Campbell and Braden. Braden is trying to save his tires while Campbell leads. At the same time, with Campbell’s experience at Berlin, how much is he hard on the throttle?

8:58

Lap 75: Top 10:

1	47	Brian Campbell
2	01	Travis Braden
3	101	Joe Bush
4	99	Ross Meeuwsen
5	36	Terry Senneker Jr
6	77	Ross Kenseth
7	131	Nick Gullatta
8	21	Terry VanHaitsma
9	1	Barry Hartwell
10	99H	JJ Haley

8:56

Lap 70: Fast qualifier Wes Griffith Jr is currently in 11th.

8:55

Lap 68: Ross Kenseth falls back and now finds himself in the sixth position.

8:55

Lap 66: Joe Bush has several car lengths until he is up with second place Braden.

8:54

Lap 64: Give the lead to Brian Campbell as he dives low to get the spot from Braden.

8:54

Lap 60: Campbell closes the gap in a hurry,

8:53	Campbell closes in on Braden. (Speed51.com photo)

8:53

Lap 59: Griffith, VanHaitsma and Haley all bunching up as they pass lapped cars.

8:52

Lap 57: Senneker side by side and comes out with the fifth positon.

8:52

Lap 55: Terry Senneker closes in on Kenseth.

8:51

Lap 50: Top 10:

1	01	Travis Braden
2	47	Brian Campbell
3	101	Joe Bush
4	99	Ross Meeuwsen
5	77	Ross Kenseth
6	36	Terry Senneker Jr
7	131	Nick Gullatta
8	33	Wes Griffith Jr
9	1	Barry Hartwell
10	99H	JJ Haley

8:51	Campbell (47) working his way around Niewiek (84). (Speed51.com photo)

8:49

Lap 47: Lapped traffic is slowing down Campbell on his quest to Braden.

8:48

Lap 45: Campbell is almost two seconds behind leader Braden.

8:48

Lap 42: Bush has his eyes set on Campbell.

8:48	Joe Bush goes by Kenseth on the outside. (Speed51.com photo)

8:47

Lap 40: Bush gets Kenseth on the back stretch setting him in the final podium position.

8:47

Lap 38: Kenseth and Bush touching doors as they come across the line.

8:46

Lap 37: Haley completes the pass for tenth,

8:46

Lap 35: Brandon Hermiller and JJ Haley battle for the tenth position.

8:45

Lap 32: Braden catches up to the back of the pack starting to put cars a lap down.

8:44

Lap 30: Brian Campbell looks for a way around Kenseth.

8:43	Braden leads at Berlin. (Speed51.com photo)

8:43

Lap 27: Braden has a substantial lead over Kenseth

8:43

Lap 25: Top 5:
1. Travis Braden
2. Ross Kenseth
3. Brian Campbell
4. Joe Bush
5. Wes Griffith

8:42

Lap 24: Travis Braden takes it to the low side and slides his way around Kenseth to take over the lead,

8:41	Kenseth on the inside of Meeuwsen.(Speed51.com photo)

8:41

Lap 21: Meeuwsen fell off and is now sixth.

8:41

Lap 20: Braden comes with Kenseth and now its the 77 and 01 battling for the first and second position.

8:41

Lap 18: Kenseth to the inside of Meeuwsen and fights to take over the position

8:40

Lap 16: Ross Kenseth gets around Campbell for the second position.

8:40	Ross Kenseth (77) leads Travis Braden (01) in a battle for third. (Speed51.com photo)

8:40

Lap 15: Ross Kenseth takes his machine to the high side to look around Campbell.

8:39

Lap 13: Top five bumper to bumper at the line.

8:39

Lap 10: Braden looks to the inside of Kenseth, but Kenseth shuts the door.

8:38

Lap 8: Meeuwsen and Campbell continue to duke it out for the lead.

8:38

Lap 6: Ross Kenseth looses some ground on Campbell putting several car lengths in between them.

8:36

Lap 5: Meeuwsen, Campbell, Kenseth, Braden, Bush

8:36

Lap 3: Campbell is still all over the back of Meeuwsen not letting him out of his sights.

8:36

GREEN FLAG: Ross Meeuwsen edges over Campbell for the early lead.

8:35	Green flag (Speed51.com photo)

8:34

One to go at the line.

8:34

Flagman Brain Duncan gives the two to go at the line.

8:33	The crowd waves their rally rags to the field. (Speed51.com photo)

8:33

Comment From [email protected]

wishing good luck to Ross Kenseth and JJ Haley from Thomasville, NC

8:33

The pace car leds the drivers around.

8:28	The starting field is about ready to go. (Speed51.com photo)

8:27	Terry Vanhaitsma is about ready to go. (Speed51.com photo)

8:24

8:22	Travis Braden waits to be introduced. (Speed51.com photo)

8:19

Comment From D Rose

Go Terry Senneker, get em buddy

8:19	Paul Shafer Jr. Straps in. (Speed51.com photo)

8:17	Ali Kern says hi to some young fans before the race. (Speed51.com photo)

8:15	JJ Haley is ready to rock it. (Speed51.com photo)

8:14	Brandon Hermiller and Terry Senneker. (Speed51.com photo)

8:14	Brandon Watson relaxes before he is introduced. (Speed51.com photo)

8:13	Wes Griffith Jr. and Travis Braden chat. (Speed51.com photo)

8:12

ARCA/CRA Super Series Powered by JEGS 125 presented by AutoWorldFinacial.comStarting Line-Up

1	99	Ross Meeuwsen
2	47	Brian Campbell
3	01	Travis Braden
4	77	Ross Kenseth
5	33	Wes Griffith Jr
6	101	Joe Bush
7	21	Terry VanHaitsma
8	9	Brandon Watson
9	6	Brandon Hermiller
10	36	Terry Senneker Jr
11	99H	JJ Haley
12	131	Nick Gullatta
13	14	Chris Davidson
14	84	Jay Niewiek
15	28	Ali Kern
16	23	Chris Koslek
17	5	Brett Robinson
18	20	Jeremy Munniksma
19	1	Barry Hartwell
20	26	Rick Turner
21	7	Paul Shafer Jr
22	11	Jason Essex

8:12	Brian Campbell and Ross Kenseth talk before driver intros. (Speed51.com photo)

8:09

CRA Drivers will be getting lined up on the front stretch in moments. Tonight we will have out of car introductions.

8:08

Brian Thome wins the Sportsmen feature.

8:07	Ryan Hamm went four for four tonight winning both his heat and features in the 4-Cylinder and Modifieds. (Speed51.com photo)

8:01

7:58

The sportsman is currently on track and will go 25 green laps.

7:50

Ryan Hamm ads the Modified feature to his list of wins tonight at Berlin Raceway. He won his 4-Cylinder heat and feature and now just won the Modified heat and feature tonight.

7:48

Five laps to go in the Modified feature. Ryan Hamm is trying to go two for two tonight.

7:42

The Modified feature is green. 25 laps for them tonight.

7:39

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7:39

7:34

Ryan Hamm wins the 4-Cylinder feature. It will be a quick victory lane ceremony for Hamm as he will be racing in the Modified feature. Which is next!

7:31

Tonight for the Berlin 125 presented by AutoWorldFinancial.com all 125 laps will be under green flag. Caution laps will not count.

7:25

The 4-Cylinder feature is underway.

7:19

We are at intermission here at Berlin Raceway. The 4-Cylinders, Modifieds, and Sportsmen will have their features prior to the ARCA/CRA Super Series Powered by JEGS Berlin 125.

7:15

The ARCA Gold Cup Series returns to Toledo Speedway on Friday, June 6th for the Discount Tires 100. See the best in Outlaw Late Models take on the fast half-mile oval for 100 laps of racing action. Click here for more information.

7:11

Weston Jewett takes the win in the second heat race.

7:06

Brian Thome wins the first Sportsman heat.

7:02

The Berlin Sportsman cars are next.

7:02

Jake Heyblom holds off Chad Vanhorssen to win the second 4-cylinder heat.

7:00

6:56

Ryan Hamm wins the first of two 4-cylinder heats.

6:50

The Berlin Raceway 4-Cylinders are out now for their heat races.

6:49

Ryan Hamm holds off Billy Shotko and Adam Chase to win the Modified heat.

6:44

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6:44

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6:42

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6:37

The invocation and national anthem are complete and the Modifieds are out first with their heats.

6:30

6:29

JJ Haley says it’s a little warm for his liking, but none the less he is ready to go for 125 laps this evening.

6:28	Rick Turner is ready for his 218th start tonight. (Speed51.com photo)

6:20	Jay Niewiek and Brian Campbell sign autographs. (Speed51.com photo)

6:18	Autograph session is underway. (Speed51.com photo)

6:14

Its a new date for the Battle of Berlin 251 at Berlin Raceway in Marne, Michigan. This year’s event will take place on July 18-19 featuring the stars of the ARCA/CRA Super Series and JEGS/CRA All-Stars Tour. Last year, Johnny VanDoorn held off Travis Braden to pick up the big win. Click here for more information.

6:13

Cars are starting to come on the track for the on-track autograph session.

6:12

Comment From calvin

Go Chris Davidson! Emjoying coverage from San Antonio TX

6:05

Comment From Kyle McGowan

Thank you guys! Always enjoy catching up 51 when I can’t make it!

6:03

A few lucky fans are getting rides in the Berlin Raceway two-seater. Fans are starting to file in and find their favorite seat in the grandstands.

6:02

6:00

Comment From WiscoDawg

Good Luck to Ross hustle that #77 tonite brother!

6:00

Everyone at Speed51.com would like to wish Kyle McGowan a speedy recovery after he had emergency surgery this past week. McGowan is not only a big fan of Speed 51 but also serves as an official in the NASCAR K&N Pro Series East and in Legend cars.

He is home recovering and is enjoying our Trackside Now coverages tonight to pass the time. Get well soon.

5:55

ARCA/CRA Super Series Berlin 125 Presented by AutoWorldFinancial.com Starting Line-Up

1	99	Ross Meeuwsen
2	47	Brian Campbell
3	01	Travis Braden
4	77	Ross Kenseth
5	33	Wes Griffith Jr
6	101	Joe Bush
7	21	Terry VanHaitsma
8	9	Brandon Watson
9	6	Brandon Hermiller
10	36	Terry Senneker Jr
11	99H	JJ Haley
12	131	Nick Gullatta
13	14	Chris Davidson
14	84	Jay Niewiek
15	28	Ali Kern
16	23	Chris Koslek
17	5	Brett Robinson
18	20	Jeremy Munniksma
19	1	Barry Hartwell
20	26	Rick Turner
21	7	Paul Shafer Jr
22	11	Jason Essex

5:53

Wes Griffith Jr draws a five for the inversion. Putting locals Ross Meeuwsen and Brian Campbell on the front row.

5:52

EDCO Welding Qualifying Results

1	33	Wes Griffith Jr	16.316
2	77	Ross Kenseth	16.322
3	01	Travis Braden	16.336
4	47	Brian Campbell	16.342
5	99	Ross Meeuwsen	16.344
6	101	Joe Bush	16.369
7	21	Terry VanHaitsma	16.414
8	9	Brandon Watson	16.457
9	6	Brandon Hermiller	16.523
10	36	Terry Senneker Jr	16.524
11	99H	JJ Haley	16.526
12	131	Nick Gullatta	16.526
13	14	Chris Davidson	16.562
14	84	Jay Niewiek	16.562
15	28	Ali Kern	16.579
16	23	Chris Koslek	16.594
17	5	Brett Robinson	16.648
18	20	Jeremy Munniksma	16.696
19	1	Barry Hartwell	16.703
20	26	Rick Turner	16.786
21	7	Paul Shafer Jr	16.810
22	11	Jason Essex	17.699

5:50

That will conclude qualifying.

5:50

99 Ross Meeuwsen
Lap 1: 16.344
Lap 2: 16.381
Best Lap: 16.344

5:49

9 Brandon Watson
Lap 1: 16.457
Lap 2: 16.536
Best Lap: 16.457

5:48

7 Paul Shafer Jr
Lap 1: 16.810
Lap 2: 16.835
Best Lap: 16.810

5:48

1 Barry Hartwell
Lap 1: 16.734
Lap 2: 16.703
Best Lap: 16.703

5:46

21 Terry VanHaitsma
Lap 1: 16.414
Lap 2: 16.533
Best Lap: 16.414

5:46

Kenseth is second quick.

5:45

77 Ross Kenseth
Lap 1: 16.322
Lap 2: 16.429
Best Lap: 16.322 (Second Quick)

5:44

20 Jeremy Munniksma
Lap 1: 16.696
Lap 2: 16.852
Best Lap: 16.696

5:44

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5:44

131 Nick Gullatta
Lap 1: 16.653
Lap 2: 16.526
Best Lap: 16.526

5:43

36 Terry Senneker Jr
Lap 1: 16.550
Lap 2: 16.524
Best Lap: 16.524

5:42

84 Jay Niewiek
Lap 1: 16.609
Lap 2: 16.562
Best Lap: 16.562

5:41

6 Brandon Hermiller
Lap 1: 16.523
Lap 2: 16.539
Best Lap: 16.523

5:40

Braden is second quick.

5:40

01 Travis Braden
Lap 1: 16.336
Lap 2: 16.356
Best Lap: 16.336

5:39

99H JJ Haley
Lap 1: 16.527
Lap 2: 16.526
Best Lap: 16.526

5:38

Rundown so far…

1. Griffith 16.316
2. Campbell 16.342
3. Bush 16.369
4. Davidson 16.562
5. Kern 16.579
6. Koslek 16.594
7. Robinson 16.648
8. Turner 16.786
9. Essex 17.699

5:36

14 Chris Davidson
Lap 1: 16.562
Lap 2: 16.645
Best Lap: 16.562

5:35

23 Chris Koslek
Lap 1: 16.594
Lap 2: 16.671
Best Lap: 16.594

5:34

33 Wes Griffith Jr
Lap 1: 16.513
Lap 2: 16.316
Best Lap: 16.316 (Fast Time)

5:33

11 Jason Essex
Lap 1: 17.812
Lap 2: 17.699
Best Lap: 17.699

5:30

We have a little delay in qualifying as they are cleaning up some gravel that Rick Turner kicked up on his qualifying run.

5:28

Campbell is still the fastest with a 16.342. Bush is second with a 16.369 and Ali Kern is third with a 16.579.

5:28

101 Joe Bush
Lap 1: 16.391
Lap 2: 16.369
Best Lap: 16.369 (Second Quick)

5:26

Turner will make his 218th ARCA/CRA Super Series start tonight. He is second on the all-time list.

5:26

26 Rick Turner
Lap 1: 16.786
Lap 2: 17.131
Best Lap: 16.786

5:25

5 Brett Robinson
Lap 1: 16.648
Lap 2: 16.875
Best Lap: 16.648

5:24

28 Ali Kern
Lap 1: 16.579
Lap 2: 16.636
Best Lap: 16.579

5:23

47 Brian Campbell
Lap 1: 16.342
Lap 2: 16.383
Best Lap: 16.342

5:23

Qualifying is underway for the ARCA/CRA Super Series powered by JEGS.

5:20

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5:12	Zach from Port City Race Cars talks to Campbell. Thanks to Port City for being today’s presenting sponsor. (Speed51.com photo)

5:11

CRA Drivers are getting lined up for qualifying .

5:11	Tom DeVette is a long-time photographer at Berlin Raceway. (Speed51.com photo)

5:05

5:03

Brian Campbell has logged many laps around Berlin Raceway and said that if your car is free it will get more free, and if it’s tight it will get tighter.

5:00	Rick Turner is currently sixth in overall CRA Super Series Points. (speed51.com photo)

4:59	Berlin Raceway promoter Mike Bursley chats with Brian Campbell. (Speed51.com photo)

4:56

Brandon Watson tells us that his car is free off the corners and they are trying to figure out the right adjustments to tighten the car up. He also feels the track will not tighten up tonight.

4:55

Qualifying for CRA Super Series will begin in approximately 20 minutes.

4:54

The Third Annual ARCA Fest at the Milwaukee Mile moves to the weekend of June 6-8 this year. See the best in the ARCA Midwest Tour, JEGS/CRA All-Stars Tour, Mid-American Series, Vintage, and Midwest Trucks compete on the historic mile oval. Tickets go on sale on March 15.Click here for more information.

4:52

Many of the teams are quickly making adjustments as they are being called to pre-qualifying tech.

4:51

Paul Shafer Jr. also said he trying to find grip in his tires, especially in turns three and four where he feels like he is dirt trackin in the corners.

4:48

JJ Haley said the track got tighter for him.

4:46

Chris Davidson’s crew says they are going back to their Friday setup. Everything they tried today set them backwards.

4:44

Kenseth also says that he hopes the track gets tighter but will probably free up.

4:43

Ross Kenseth said the thing for him was getting grip in the Hoosier 40/50 tires. He said he raced the weekly show a couple of weeks ago at Berlin on the Hoosier 35/45 and they have more grip and almost a half a second faster.

4:42

ARCA/CRA Super Series Practice Results

1	47	Brian Campbell	16.497
2	01	Travis Braden	16.568
3	33	Wes Griffith Jr	16.612
4	1	Barry Hartwell	16.633
5	6	Brandon Hermiller	16.693
6	77	Ross Kenseth	16.705
7	99	Ross Meeuwsen	16.734
8	36	Terry Senneker	16.747
9	9	Brandon Watson	16.750
10	84	Jay Niewiek	16.762
11	131	Nick Gullatta	16.795
12	23	Chris Koslek	16.797
13	14	Chris Davidson	16.850
14	21	Terry VanHaitsma	16.923
15	99H	JJ Haley	16.934
16	101	Joe Bush	16.941
17	20J	Jeremy Munniksma	16.983
18	5	Brett Robinson	17.027
19	28	Ali Kern	17.123
20	26	Rick Turner	17.157
21	7	Paul Shafer Jr	17.211
22	11X	Jason Essex	18.817

4:40

Brandon Hermiller tells us that the track changed a lot during the practice session as it got more slick. They said it could get tighter as the sun goes down or more slick. The key for them is to have the ajustability on the car to adapt to the changing conditions.

4:34

The local divisions will now be on track for practice.

4:32

We will post a full rundown shortly. But Brian Campbell ended at the top with a 16.497. Travis Braden was second quick with a 16.568 and Wes Griffith was third with a 16.612.

4:30

Practice has ended for the ARCA/CRA Super Series.

4:29

Kenseth made a quick adjustment and is back out .

4:29	JJ Haley is currently 15th on the speed charts. (Speed51.com photo)

4:28

Munniksma is currently P17.

4:28

The 35th Annual SUPERSEAL Slinger Nationals presented by Miller Lite will take place on Tuesday, July 15th at the Slinger Super Speedway in Slinger, WI. This year’s 200-lap event will feature a variety of the top short track stars including six-time Slinger Nationals champion Matt Kenseth. VIP and General Admission tickets are on sale now. Click here for more information.

4:28

Munniksma is out for his final laps.

4:27

Senneker is P8 while Koslek is P12.

4:27

Shafer is currently 21st on the chart.

4:27

Koslek and Senneker roll out.

4:26

Shafer, Niewiek and Davidson are out.

4:26

Kenseth is still P6 on the chart.

4:26

About five minutes remaining, may see some out for a mock qualifying run. Ross Kenseth just went by looking like he is on one.

4:24	Brandon Hermiller rounds out the top five on the charts. (Speed51.com photo)

4:22	Wes Griffith is third quick. (Speed51.com photo)

4:21

6. Ross Kenseth 16.705
7. Ross Meeuwsen 16.734
8. Terry Senneker 16.747
9. Brandon Watson 16.750
10. Jay Niewiek 16.762

4:21	Travis Braden is currently second on the charts with a 16.568. (Speed51.com photo)

4:20

About ten minutes remaining in practice. Campbell just went to the top with a 16.497. Braden is second with a 16.568. Wes Griffith Jr. is now third quick with a 16.612. Barry Hartwell is fourth quick with a 16.633 and Brandon Hermiller rounds out the top five with a 16.693.

4:17

Kenseth, Shafer, Bush, Robinson and Munniksma are currently on track.

4:16	Ross Meeuwsen is currently seventh quick. (Speed51.com photo)

4:15

Anderson Speedway will host the Redbud 300 with a new date in 2014. This year’s Super Late Model ARCA/CRA Super Series event will take place on Saturday, June 14 at the famed quarter-mile high-banked oval in Anderson, Indiana. Last year, Johnny Van Doorn picked up a big win in a star-studded field. Click here for more information.

4:14

The crew of Paul Shafer Jr is currently busy making as many adjustments as they can. Shafer is about 3/4th of a second off the pace and he says that the car is struggling.

4:12

Braden, Koslek, Senneker, and Campbell are currently out on the track.

4:12

Chris Kosleck is very satisfied with his car for being on an old set of tires. He says he expects to get better numbers once he bolts on a new set of tires.

4:12

Braden is still at the top of the chart with a 16.568. Barry Hartwell is second quick with a 16.633 and Brian Campbell is third with a 16.647 with less than 20 minutes remaining in practice.

4:11

JJ Haley said his machine is decent they are making adjustments to try something new before sending him back out again.

4:11	Ross Kenseth is currently fifth quick. (Speed51.com photo)

4:09	Brandon Hermiller is currently fourth quick. (Speed51.com photo)

4:08	Brian Campbell is currently third quick. (Speed51.com photo)

4:02

4:00

Brandon Hermiller has gone up to fourth quick on the chart with a 16.693.

3:59

Getting ready for the Battle at Berlin 251.

3:59

Comment From Guest

Never would have expected to see Chris davidson up there? Any reason or is he just branching out?

3:51

Wes Griffith Jr, Chris Davidson, Brandon Watson, Ross Meeuswen, Chris Koslek, Rick Turner, and Nick Gullatta are out.

3:51

It will be the richest Super Late Model race in the Northwest this year. Evergreen Speedway’s Summer Showdown will pay $20,000 to the winner of the 200-lap event on Saturday, June 28th. The famous Monroe, Washington track will host over 50 Super Late Models looking to take home a big check. Make your plans now to join Grand Marshal Hershel McGriff and the star studded field. Click here for more information.

3:50

If you are watching on the your desktop, please refresh your page and Race Monitor should work for you now.

3:49

Top Five…

1. Barry Hartwell 16.633
2. Brian Campbell 16.647
3. Travis Braden 16.689
4. Ross Kenseth 16.705
5. Ross Meeuwsen 16.734

3:47

Brandon Hermiller, Rick Turner, Paul Shafer Jr., JJ Haley, Terry Senneker, Jay Niewek, and Joe Bush are currently out on the track.

3:44

Brandon Watson also comes out.

3:43

Terry VanHaitsma, Jason Essex, Nick Gullatta, and Ross Meeuwsen are currently out on the track.

3:43

Comment From #1 fan

best of luck to Travis Braden!!

3:43

Comment From sportsman12

Shout out with a loud “Good Luck” for a Pensacola SSS/Blizzard Series regular via Tx #14 Chris Davidson..Show em how its done Chris! Go get em!

3:42

Barry Hartwell is still at the top with a 16.633. Campbell is second with a 16.647 and Travis Braden is third quick with a 16.689.

3:41

3:40

Chris Davidson, JJ Haley, Chris Koslek, and Paul Shafer Jr. are out on the track.

3:38

Barry Hartwell is currently at the top of the charts, but we are being told that he is on softer tires (Hoosier 35/45) and not the CRA Hoosier 40/50 tires.

Brian Campbell is the fastest on the right tires with a 16.647 so far.

3:35

Ross Kenseth, Brett Robinson, Brian Campbell, Rick Turner, and Terry Senneker are out. Jeremy Munniksma and Jay Niewiek join them.

3:30

The track is now open for the ARCA/CRA Super Series cars.

3:25

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3:25

Comment From Guest

Good luck Brett Robinson and Travis Braden

3:25

For those watching on your desktop computer, over on the right side of this Trackside Now page, you will see the Race Monitor box. This will provide live timing/scoring for the ARCA/CRA Super Series cars all day long. It will update automatically when practice starts.

3:22

Comment From neil may

good luck Brian Campbell

3:22

Less than ten minutes away from practice getting underway for the ARCA/CRA Super Series Powered by JEGS. They will only get one hour of practice today.

3:10

Berlin 125 Presented by AutoWorldFinancial.com
EDCO Welding Qualifying Order

1	47	Brian Campbell
2	28	Ali Kern
3	5	Brett Robinson
4	26	Rick Turner
5	101	Joe Bush
6	11	Jason Essex
7	33	Wes Griffith Jr
8	23	Chris Koslek
9	14	Chris Davidson
10	99H	JJ Haley
11	01	Travis Braden
12	6	Brandon Hermiller
13	84	Jay Niewiek
14	36	Terry Senneker Jr
15	131	Nick Gullatta
16	20	Jeremy Munniksma
17	77	Ross Kenseth
18	21	Terry VanHaitsma
19	1	Barry Hartwell
20	7	Paul Shafer Jr
21	9	Brandon Watson
22	99	Ross Meeuwsen

3:09

Qualifying draw is complete and Brian Campbell will be the first car out. We will have the full draw shortly.

3:08

We are about less than 25 minutes away from the 60-minute practice session for the ARCA/CRA Super Series powered by JEGS. This will be their only practice session of the day.

3:05

2:57

The ARCA/CRA Super Series Powered by JEGS is in West Michigan for the first of two races in 2014 which also serves as Round I of the $10,000 Boyne Machine Michigan Challenge Series.

2:55

This is an impound race today. Teams cannot make changes until after the autograph session. They can only make minor changes.

2:55

It is the number one Outlaw Super Late Model event in the nation! The Kalamazoo Klash XXII will take place on Wednesday, August 13 at the Kalamazoo Speedway in Kalamazoo, MI. Last year, Terry Senneker won the Klash and picked up the $10,000 check. It was the second year in a row, and third Klash win overall in his career. Mike “Bubba” Brooks, Phil Bozell and many more will try to take over Senneker’s place on top of the podium in 2014. Click here to make your plans now for this year’s event!

2:54	Travis Braden trying to stay in the shade. (Speed51.com photo)

2:52

Drivers and teams were reminded to drink plenty of fluids today with sunny skies and temps in the high 80’s.

2:51	Mike Garvey (right) is back in his home state to help Chris Davidson (left) today. (Speed51.com photo)

2:47	Greg Wood is leading the drivers meeting today while Ross Kenseth listens. (Speed51.com photo)

2:43

Jason Essex tells us that tire management is always on your mind in long races at Berlin.

2:41

CRA Driver’s Meeting starts in approximately five minutes.

2:39

The Flip Merwin Memorial is the first of three memorial events on the 2014 State Park Speedway schedule. The Wimmer family owned track, located west of Wausau, WI, will remember a close friend, pit crew member, and celebrated snowmobile racer with this annual event. Click here for more information.

2:36

Paul Shafer Jr. took his first laps around Berlin Raceway yesterday. He said the track is a challenge to learn and is hoping for a good run tonight.

2:34	Another week…another race for Paul Shafer Jr. (Speed51.com photo)

2:29	J.J. Haley is hoping for a big win today at Berlin. (Speed51.com photo)

2:27

Matt Kenseth returns to his home track on Tuesday, June 17th for a special night of racing at Wisconsin’s Fastest Half-Mile oval. The 1994 track champion will be a part of a 100-lap Super Late Model event. Get your tickets now for this special event. Click here for more information.

2:26	Rick Turner waits to go across the scales. (Speed51.com photo)

2:25

Yesterday’s practice session had no transponders. The drivers were able to shake down their cars and get things settled for today.

2:18

2:15

Senneker told us they just got the engine in and car lettered then headed to the track about an hour and a half ago.

2:14	Terry Senneker in the tech area.(Speed51.com photo)

2:12	Jeremy Munniksma is wearing the right shirt today. (Speed51.com photo)

2:11

CRA Super Series Entry-List

1	01	Travis Braden	Wheeling, WV
2	1	Barry Hartwell	Ada, MI
3	5	Brett Robinson	New Albany, IN
4	6	Brandon Hermiller	Walker, MI
5	7	Paul Shafer Jr	Portage, IN
6	9	Brandon Watson	Stayner, ONT
7	11	Jason Essex	Greenville, MI
8	14	Chris Davidson	Pearland, TX
9	20	Jeremy Munniksma	Hamilton, MI
10	21	Terry VanHaitsma	Hudsonville, MI
11	23	Chris Koslek	Grand Rapids, MI
12	26	Rick Turner	Yorktown, IN
13	28	Ali Kern	Fremont, OH
14	33	Wes Griffith Jr	Crown Point, IN
15	36	Terry Senneker Jr	Wayland, MI
16	47	Brain Campbell	Wyoming, MI
17	77	Ross Kenseth	Little Chute, WI
18	84	Jay Niewiek	Culterville, MI
19	99H	JJ Haley	Winamac, IN
20	99	Ross Meeuwsen	Zeeland, MI
21	101	Joe Bush	Hastings, MI
22	131	Nick Gullatta	North Canton, OH

2:08	Tire impound area is busy. (Speed51.com photo)

2:04

Terry Senneker was here yesterday and lost a motor in practice. Baker Engineering called Senneker and told him to bring the car over and they put a new motor in his car for him to return and race today.

Senneker normally runs the No. 37, but today is running the No. 36 in honor of his late brother Todd Senneker, who ran that #. Todd is the 2001 track champion at Berlin Raceway.

2:01

Schedule of Events
2:45 ARCA/CRA Super Series Driver’s Meeting
3:30 Practice Begins for ARCA/CRA Super Series (1-60 minute session)
4:30 Practice Begins for Berlin Divisions
5:50 On Track Autograph Session
6:10 Pre Race Show
6:30 Invocation
National Anthem
Racing Begins
Kalamazoo Vapor 4-Cylinder Feature (15 Laps)
Model Coverall Modified Feature (25 Laps)
Enterprise Iron & Metal Sportsman Feature (25 Laps)
ARCA/CRA Super Series Powered by JEGS 125 presented by AutoWorldFinacial.com(125 Laps)

2:01

2:00

Good Afternoon and welcome to Berlin Raceway in Marne, Michigan. The sun is shining bright over this 7/16th mile track. there are 22 CRA Super Series teams on the grounds. We will go 125 laps this evening for the ARCA/CRA Super Series Powered by JEGS 125 presented by AutoWorldFinacial.com

2:00

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ARCA/CRA Super Series, Berlin Raceway, Brian Campbell

May 31, 2014 8:00 pm

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