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Trackside Now: CRA / JEGS All Stars Tour – Columbus Motor Speedway (OH) – 5/26/12

26 May

11:03

On behalf of all of us at Speed51.com and for Matt Prieur and Renee Thomas, we bid you a good night from the Buckeye State….

11:02

That’ll do it for us here at Columbus Motor Speedway. A Big Thanks to the Nuckles Family as well as the Coughlin Family, JEGS.com, and CoughlinCars.com for a very exciting night here in Columbus, Ohio.

Don’t forget tomorrow (Sunday, May 27th) we’re at Spartan Speedway in Mason, Michigan for the for the second race of the 2012 racing season for the ARCA Allegiant Air Glass City Gold Cup Outlaw Super Late Models Series, the Sunday Slugfest 100. Trackside Now Coverage will start at approximately 2:00p.m.

Then Champion Racing Association’s (CRA) Memorial Day Holiday Weekend continues on Memorial Day Monday, May 28th from the uniquely shaped 3/10s (0.300) mile semi-banked paved oval of Shady Bowl Speedway, located north of Dayton in DeGraff, Ohio as the ARCA/CRA Super Series is in action with the running of “The Bowl” 125.

10:59

42 Chad Finley – DeWitt, Michigan. (Chuck Gonzalez / C.G. Photos)

10:58

Chad Finley climbs out of the car after his first career JEGS/CRA All-Stars Tour Presented by GM Performance Parts Win. (Chuck Gonzalez / C.G. Photos)

10:56

CoughlinCars.com 100 Presented by JEGS.com Winner, Chad Finley takes an emotional victory lap around Columbus Motor Speedway. (Chuck Gonzalez / C.G. Photos)

10:55

Pole-Sitter Chad Finley (42) leads the field into turns one and two on the start. (Chuck Gonzalez / C.G. Photos)

10:52

Columbus Late Models Feature Winner: 77 Josh Cahill…. First Ever Feature Win in a Late Model.

10:43

Also a reminder, our Trackside Now coverage continues tomorrow up north at Spartan Speedway in Mason, Michigan for the second race of the 2012 racing season for the ARCA Allegiant Air Glass City Gold Cup Outlaw Super Late Models Series, the Sunday Slugfest 100. Trackside Now Coverage will start at approximately 2:00p.m.

10:41

Champion Racing Association’s (CRA) Memorial Day Holiday Weekend continues on Memorial Day Monday, May 28th from the uniquely shaped 3/10s (0.300) mile semi-banked paved oval of Shady Bowl Speedway, located north of Dayton in DeGraff, Ohio as the ARCA/CRA Super Series is in action with the running of “The Bowl” 125.

Speed51.com will be on hand with Trackside Now Coverage starting at 10:00a.m., and the LIVE Radio Broadcast of the event will begin at 1:30p.m.

10:39

The next event for the JEGS/CRA All-Stars Tour Presented by GM Performance Parts will be Race #5 on Friday, June 1st up north in the Great Lakes State at the 4/10s (0.400) mile progressively banked d-shaped paved oval of Dixie Motor Speedway in Birch Run, Michigan for the running of the Auto Value Parts Stores & Certfied Service Centers 100 Presented by JEGS.com.

10:31

Marne, Michigan’s Berlin Raceway has one of the strongest fan bases for grassroots racing in the nation and on Saturday, June 2nd, those fans will get to witness all the excitement of the ASA Midwest Tour for the first time. The ASA Midwest Touring stars will be joined by numerous Berlin Raceway Super Late Model regulars in one of the most anticipated short track events of the Summer.

Tickets can be purchased in advance via the Berlin Raceway online box office via www.berlinraceway.com. Visit the site for more information on this event and more at the historic Berlin facility, including the Rowdy 251, several huge Outlaw Super Late Model events, the first-ever appearance of the World of Outlaws Late Model stars on the Berlin dirt and more.

10:30

www.berlinraceway.com & www.asamidwest.com

10:30

The Swiss Colony Howie Lettow Memorial 150 presented by RaceTeamGear.com at the Milwaukee Mile on Tuesday, June 12th is shaping up to be one of the most star-studded events recent short track history. NASCAR Sprint Cup Champion and NASCAR Hall of Fame Class of 2013 member Rusty Wallace is coming out of driving retirement just for this race and he’ll be joined by fellow Cup Champion Matt Kenseth for the Lettow Memorial. More NASCAR stars such as David Ragan, Aric Almirola, David Stremme and more will be on hand, plus young talent such as Ross Kenseth and Chase Elliott, plus the cars and stars of the ASA Midwest Tour.

For more information on the Lettow Memorial, visit www.asamidwesttour.com.

10:30

www.asamidwestour.com

10:30

Kalamazoo Speedway in Michigan has announced the highest profile race ever ran for the Super Stock class; the, Super Stock Klash, which will be ran on Wednesday, June 13th. But to add to the excitement of this prestigious event, just announced will be the running of the Pro Stock Bash, a 50 lap $1500 to win event for the Pro/Street stocks, to be run in conjunction with the Super Stock extravaganza.

The Wednesday night event will be the younger sibling to the legendary Outlaw Super Late Model special, the 20th annual Kalamazoo Klash in August. Super Stocks, Pro Stocks, Street Stocks and Pure Stocks will be converging on the Zoo from the neighboring 4 or 5 states as well as from Canada to try to take home a piece of the largest purse paid out for underclassman cars.

For more information on the Super Stock Klash, visit www.kalamazoospeedway.com. Speed51.com will be the Official News Site of the Kalamazoo Super Stock Klash and the Kalamazoo Klash in August.

10:30

www.kalamazoospeedway.com

10:26

Comment From Ray

Wat to go #32 David Carter…… Good to see a regular Columbus driver in the top 5….. and good job Howard Muncy,,,,, Way to not give up. and stay out there.

10:26

Comment From Lenny Whitehead

thanks for the coverage speed 51

10:25

Tonight’s Speed51.com Trackside Now coverage was presented by the Rowdy 251 at Marne, Michigan’s Berlin Raceway on Tuesday, June 19th. The fourth-annual event will once again feature NASCAR superstar Kyle “Rowdy” Busch in his trademark short track event on the historic Berlin oval. Busch will be back to win his third “Rowdy” event at Berlin after winning the past two. This year, he’ll have his hands full with a stout entry list that features some of the best talents from the ARCA/CRA Super Series and more invaders from throughout the country.

Tickets are still available for the Rowdy 251 and can be purchased in advance via the Berlin Raceway online box office at www.berlinraceway.com. Speed51.com will once again be the Official News Site of the Rowdy 251 at Berlin and will have live radio and Trackside Now coverage.

10:24

www.berlinraceway.com

10:24

Comment From Racer 47

Congrats on a great 3rd place run for JLJ Motorsports and driver Jerrod Foley!

10:24

Comment From RevLee

Great call on the race, really appreciate it. Thanks.

10:24

Comment From Kelsey

So proud of you boyfriend!!

10:12

Comment From 76#1 fan mr.t

great job keep up the good work !!! thank you

10:12

We’re going to take a pause in our coverage as we get some food and water into us and take a little break, we’ll be back shortly with some post-race commentary.

10:10

The official finished results are

1 – 42 Chad Finley
2 – 32 David Carter
3 – 04 Jerrod Foley
4 – 29 Anderson Bowen
5 – 25 Brent Downey
6 – 11 Josh Nelms
7 – 28 Ali Kern
8 – 72 Tom Woodin
9 – 21 Tyler Strickland
10 – 86 Howard Muncy
11 – 40 Jordan Miller
12 – 1 Cody Coughlin
13 – 22 Chris Koslek
14 – 8 Eddie Hoffman
15 – 33 Wes Griffith Jr
16 – 5 Justin Peck
17 – 76 Taylor Ferns
18 – 54 Daniel Hemric
19 – 12 Dan Leeck
20 – 6 Brandon Hermiller
21 – 51 Brandon Oakley

10:04

Comment From Ma

Whoot woot, way 2 go

10:04

What an amazing finish for the CFR racing team. Congratulations Chad Finley and his whole crew

10:02

#42 Chad Finley takes the checkered flag

10:02

Finley takes the white flag

10:02

2 laps to go

10:01

29 Bowen is up into 4th place

10:01

Finley once again takes the lead with Carter moving into 2nd

10:01

Coming out of turn 4 and we are back under green flag

10:00

one lap to go to green flag

10:00

Comment From Luke Behnke

C’mon Ander! Its not over till the checkered flag waves!

10:00

Comment From Ma

Go chad !!

9:59

11 Nelms spins on the front stretch straightens it out and continues. We are still on lap 95

9:59

42 Finley continues to lead with 11 Nelms in 2nd and 1 Coughlin in 3rd and we are under caution

9:58

95 laps completed

9:58

29 Bowen moves into 6th place

9:58

ANd Finley retakes the lead

9:57

we are green

9:57

That is one way to put it

9:57

Comment From Gary

Sounds a bit wild tonight.

9:56

42 Finley leads
11 Nelms 2nd
1 Coughlin
25 Downey
04 Foley
32 Carter
29 Bowen
72 Woodin

9:55

33 of Wes Griffith Jr is being sent into the pits

9:54

Yes Hemric is fine

9:54

Comment From christi

is Daniel Hemric ok?

9:53

91 laps completed

9:53

22 Koslek spins in turn 2

9:53

1 Coughlin dives under Downey and takes 3rd place

9:53

and Finley takes the lead with 11 Nelms in 2nd

9:52

we are green

9:52

Hemric’s car has been brought into the pits and we will be green in one more lap

9:50

Unfortunately Peck is parked into the pits, but this driver proved that talent is not in age. What a great job by Justin Peck tonight

9:50

Comment From Guest

Where did Peck go?

9:48

29 Bowen is coming back out onto the race track

9:48

We are waiting for them to get th 54 machine up on a flat bed wrecker

9:47

Comment From l v

let’s go chad

9:46

Comment From BIG JEFF

MAKE IT HAPPEN BRENT!!!!

9:46

leader 42 Finley
25 Downey
11 Nelms
1 Coughlin
22 Koslek
33 Griffith Jr
8 Hoffman
72 Woodin
04 Foley
32 Carter
28 Kern
21 Strickland
40 Miller and
86 Muncy

9:43

Still on lap 89 with 11 laps left to go

9:42

cars spin in turn 4, 29 Bowen, 54 Hemric 21 Strickland and 76 Ferns

9:42

Finley takes a solid lead

9:41

coming out of 4 and we are green

9:41

one lap until we are green once again

9:41

42 Finley continues to lead
25 Downey
11 Nelms
1 Coughlin
22 Koslek
33 Griffith Jr
8 Hiffman

9:38

12 Leeck spins in turn 4 and we are under yellow once more time on lap 89

9:38

25 Downey is up into 2nd

9:37

42 Finley pulls away for the lead

9:37

we are under green again

9:37

Comment From Luke Behnke

Solid run for the ABR team… Ander will get his first win very soon!

9:37

They were the cause of the yellow so were sent to the rear of the lead cars

9:37

Comment From Lenny Whitehead

Why #29 and #54 going to the rear?

9:35

28 Kern gets the black flag and is sent to the pits for a stop & go penalty

9:33

40 Miller will get the lucky pass and gets put back on the lead lap

9:33

Comment From Brayden Downey

GO GO Go Daddy!!!!!!

9:32

04 Foley and 28 Kerns spin in turn 2, 04 spun to avoid Kerns so he will get his spot back

9:32

and we are green

9:31

12 laps left to go when we go green

9:30

we are on lap 88

9:30

Both the 29 & the 54 will go to the rear of the field and leaves 42 back in the lead and 25 Downey in 2nd place

9:29

We are under yellow flag

9:29

54 Hemric looks under Bowen and Bowen spins in turn 2

9:29

Bowen takes the lead with 53 Hemric moving into 2nd

9:28

Finley and Bowen side by side

9:28

we are green

9:28

29 Bowen
42 Finley
54 Hemric
1 Coughlin
25 Downey
5 Peck
11 Nelms
22 Koslek
8 Hoffman
72 Woodin
04 Foley
33 Griffth Jr
28 Kern
12 Lecck
32 Carter

9:26

Comment From Bama Girl

Lets GO ANDERSON!!!!!!

9:25

76 Ferns gets the free pass and is back on the lead lap

9:25

Comment From Troy Hester

WOOOOOOO HOOOOOOO go Ander!

9:25

# 32 of Carter spins on the front stretch briging out the yellow

9:24

15 laps to go

9:24

Downey uses a lapped car to hold onto the 5th spot

9:24

5 Peck looks under Downey trying to take that 5th place

9:23

29 Bowen is pulling away from the 2nd place car of Finley

9:23

20 laps left to go

9:23

the battle is still the 6th spot with Peck & Nelms

9:22

29 Bowen about to lap the 86 of Muncy and 40 of Miller

9:22

8 Hoffman has moved up into 11th after 2 penalties

9:21

11 Nelms under Peck but Peck continues to hold that spot

9:21

11 Nelms is trying very hard to get past the 5 of Peck, 3o laps left to go

9:19

1 coughlin moves into 4th putting Downey into 5th

9:19

42 Finley takes 2nd place

9:19

29 Bowen takes the lead with Finley looking under Hemric for 2nd

9:19

we are green

9:18

one lap to go

9:18

the #6 machine is brought into the pits, he will be done for the night

9:14

Comment From Troy Hester

Could be rookie Bowen’s first win.

9:14

11 Nelms and 40 Miller pulls away and continue

9:13

6 Brandon Hermiller is out of the car and is fine,

9:12

6 Hermiller, 11 Nelms and 40 Miller spun to miss

9:12

Just as they threw the green flag 3 cars go into the turn 4 wall

9:10

Next time we go green there will be 37 laps left to go

9:10

04 Foley and 8 Hoffman both choose to pit during that yellow and both cars are back out on the race track

9:08

29 Bowen leads
43 Hemric
42 Finley
25 Downet
1 Coughlin
5X Peck
11 Nelms
32 Carter
22 Koslek
72 Woodin
28 Kern
12 Leeck
76 Ferns
40 Milelr

9:06

04 Foley spins in turn 4 with 63 laps completed

9:05

13 yr old Peck has moved up into 6th place

9:05

42 Finley now running 3rd with 25 Downey in 4th

9:04

42 Finley gets pushed to the high side and 54 Henric also pulls under him for 2nd place

9:04

29 Bowen looks under Finley and Bowen takes the lead from Finley on lap 58

9:03

We are back under green

9:02

Comment From Mar mar

Love the coversge

9:02

42 finley continues to lead
29 Bowen
54 Hemric
25 Downey
1 Coughlin
04 Foley
5X Peck (13 yrs old)
11 Nelms
6 Heriller

9:00

12 Leeck spins and brings out another yellow flag

9:00

53 laps completed and the 13 yr old of Justin Peck has moved up into 7th place

8:59

29 Bowen pulls away from the 54 and 25 Dwoney is still in 4th

8:58

29 Bowen once again takes the 2nd place

8:58

44 laps completed and Finley continues to lead

8:57

25 Downwey is up into 4th place

8:57

54 Hemric fights back and retakes 2nd

8:57

29 Bowen dives under Hemric and takes 2nd place

8:56

42 Finley continues to lead with 54 Hemric is 2nd

8:56

8 of Hoffman comes back out on the track with a missing hood

8:56

Coming out of turn 4 and we are under green once again

8:54

38 laps completed and we are under yellow. 8 Hoffman’s car just quit once again

8:53

25 Downey just took the 5th place spot away from 6 of Hermiller

8:53

green flag

8:52

Both of the lady drivers are in the top 10
28 Kern is 8th and 76 Ferns is 10th

8:51

Comment From #1fan mr.t

my daughter and i have been sending comments rooting 76 and you dont show them whats up /

8:50

11 Nelms and 22 Koslek spin in turn 4 bringing out another yellow on lap #35

8:50

11 Nelms and 25 Downy are fighting for the 7th place

8:49

42 Finley once again takes the lead with 54 Hemric right on his back bumper

8:49

coming out of 4 and we are green

8:49

One more lap to go to green

8:47

Caution #2, 8 Hoffman’s car comes to a stop in turn 4 but gets it going again after the yellow is flown, which will be an automatic 1 lap penelty

8:46

04 Foley moves up into 4th with 30 laps completed

8:46

54 Hemric still in 2nd 29 Bowen drops under the 8 of Hoffman for 3rd

8:45

42 Finley retakes the lead

8:45

They are coming out of turn 4 and 1 more time get the green flag

8:44

2 laps to go

8:44

Comment From Allison

let’s go #22!!! the whole family is cheering for you from the cabin!!!

8:44

Thanks for tuning in Nancy, we appriciate it

8:43

Comment From Nancy

Thanks Speed 51 for the great coverage…

8:43

#51 Oakley was losing power steering fluid and looks to be done for the night

8:43

Both the #1 & #33 will get their spots back because they were not the cause of the caution. #51 Oakley was throwing oil causing them to spin

8:43

Comment From Guest

wes or cody go to the tail end?

8:42

Comment From Nancy

Keep up the good work #22!!

8:40

22 all cars started

8:40

Comment From Guest

How many cars started?

8:40

Comment From Guest

Go Brandon Hermiller #6! We r so proud of u

8:39

Comment From Pamela

Let’s go Team SNR !!

8:39

The 40 car of Jordan Miller gets the free pass

8:39

42 Finley contiue to lead
2 – 54 Hemric
3 – 29 Bowen
4 – 8 Hoffman
5 – 04 Foley
6 – 6 Hermiller
7 – 22 Koslek
8 – 32 Carter
9 – 25 Downey
10 – 11 Nelms

8:37

1 Coughlin and 33 Griffith Jr spin on the back stretch, and the 1st caution is out

8:37

54 Hemric is looking under the 42 of Finley

8:36

26 laps completed

8:36

21 Strickland gets it sideways down the back stretch but manages to get it under control and continue going

8:35

42 Finley is coming up on slow traffic, the 1st to go a lap down will be the 86 of Howard Muncy on lap 20

8:34

04 Foley moves into 5th place

8:34

42 Finley has a good size lead and the 2nd & 3rd place cars continues to fight

8:33

29 Bowen is fighting hard for that 2nd spot looking under Henric

8:33

Brent Downey is moving up threw the firld he is up to 15th spot

8:32

in 5th spot 33 Griffith Jr and 04 Foley battle back and forth

8:31

42 Finley continues to lead with 29 Bowen coming up fast on the 2nd place of 54 Hemric

8:31

29 Bowen dives under Hoffman and takes the 3rd spot on lap 3

8:30

Daniel Hemric settles into 2nd with 8 Hoffman in 3rd

8:30

Chaf Finley pulls away and takes the lead

8:30

Coming out of turn 4 one more time and we are racing

8:30

coming out of turn 4 they will be given the 1 to go

8:29

Comment From Betty Kennedy

Good Luck to Daniel!!! Go get’m!!!

8:29

They have been given the 2 to go signal

8:28

This is 100 straight laps, no breaks

8:28

Comment From Uncle Tom

Will the race be 100 laps straight or with a break like last week?

8:27

Brent Downey is already on pit road before the green, which will send him to the back of the field

8:27

Comment From Brayden Downey

Congrats to my Daddy for getting the pole…go #25!!!!!

8:26	Rick Watson from Coughlincars.com gives the start your engine command (speed51.com photo)

8:24

The field has been given the start your engine command.

8:23

Comment From Guest

Good Luck Brandon Hermiller # 6

8:18

Comment From Uncle Tom

Nice pickup from practice for Brandon. Oakley!

8:07	Starting line up & the beautiful JEGS/CRA pace car (speed51.com photo)

8:05	Drivers and officials preparing for tonights race (speed51.com photo)

7:54

Columbus Modifieds Feature is over. It’s Intermission time here at Columbus Motor Speedway.

Pre-Race Ceremonies & Driver Introductions will be starting in approximately 15 minutes as Teams move their pit equipment into the infield Figure 8 track in the event that service is needed during the 100-lap main.

7:46

Today’s Speed51.com Trackside Now coverage is presented by the Rowdy 251 at Marne, Michigan’s Berlin Raceway on Tuesday, June 19th. The fourth-annual event will once again feature NASCAR superstar Kyle “Rowdy” Busch in his trademark short track event on the historic Berlin oval. Busch will be back to win his third “Rowdy” event at Berlin after winning the past two. This year, he’ll have his hands full with a stout entry list that features some of the best talents from the ARCA/CRA Super Series and more invaders from throughout the country.

Tickets are still available for the Rowdy 251 and can be purchased in advance via the Berlin Raceway online box office at www.berlinraceway.com. Speed51.com will once again be the Official News Site of the Rowdy 251 at Berlin and will have live radio and Trackside Now coverage.

7:46	www.berlinraceway.com

7:45

Just a note, there is no Radio Coverage of the CoughlinCars.com 100 Presented by JEGS.com this evening. However we’ll be here throughout the evening with Trackside Now Coverage.

7:43

Comment From Kelsey

Bring it home chad! Love you #42

7:43

Comment From RevLee

GO #76 TAYLOR FERNS and the Lorz Motorsports team. And thanks for the fine, fine web coverage; informative and frequent. Thanks from Chicago.

7:39

He spun towards the inside of the track, he did not seem to get into anything other then bad luck

7:39

Comment From Gradma

Did Thomas Woodin # 72 touch anything when he spun during qualifying?

7:36

The Columbus Modifieds Feature is rolling out onto the track. Then there will be an intermission followed by Pre-Race Ceremonies & Driver Introductions for the CoughlinCars.com 100 Presented by JEGS.com

7:15

Remainder of the Schedule of Events for Saturday, May 26th
7:10 Racing STARTS
Compact A Feature
Compact B Feature
Modified Feature
CoughlinCars.com 100 pres. by JEGS.com
Columbus Late Model Feature
Sport Stock Feature

7:09

CoughlinCars.com 100 Presented by JEGS.com Starting Line-Up

Row 1
42 Chad Finley
8 Eddie Hoffman

Row 2
54 Daniel Hemric
29 Anderson Bowen

Row 3
25 Brent Downey
6 Brandon Hermiller

Row 4
33 Wes Griffith Jr.
1 Cody Coughlin

Row 5
04 Jerrod Foley
11 Josh Nelms

Row 6
51 Brandon Oakley
32 David Carter

Row 7
76 Taylor Ferns
5 Justin Peck

Row 8
22 Chris Koslek
65 Johnny Jenkins

Row 9
12 Dan Leeck
21 Tyler Strickland

Row 10
28 Ali Kern
72 Tom Woodin

Row 11
40 Jordan Miller
86 Howard Muncy

7:09

Comment From Gary

Thanks speed 51 for the fantastic job you do!

7:07

The Inversion Draw was a Five (5) which will place 42 Chad Finley and 8 Eddie Hoffman on the front row for the CoughlinCars.com 100 Presented by JEGS.com

7:03

Comment From Grandma

Good luck Daniel, PawPaw and I are watching:) thanks to speed51.

7:03

Comment From Nancy

….Go #22 Koslek…we’re rooting for you from Chestnut, IL!!!!!!!

7:03

Comment From Jon

Go 29 Anderson Bowen make Georgia proud!

7:03

Boyne Machine Qualifying Results

1 – 25 Brent Downey 13.944
2 – 29 Anderson Bowen 14.148
3 – 54 Daniel Hemric 14.175
4 – 8 Eddie Hoffman 14187
5 – 42 Chad Finley 14.199
6 – 6 Brandon Hermiller 14.213
7 – 33 Wes Griffith Jr 14.251
8 – 1 Cody Coughlin 14.267
9 – 04 Jerrod Foley 14.273
10 – 11 Josh Nelms 14.278
11 – 51 Brandon Oakley 14.280
12 – 32 David Carter 14.346
13 – 76 Taylor Fern 14.360
14 – 5X Jason Peck 14.384
15 – 22 Chris Koslek 14. 386
16 – 66 Johnny Jenkins14.403
17 – 12 Dan Leeck 14.437
18 – 21 Tyler Strickland 14.481
19 – 28 Ali Kern 14.499
20 – 72 Thomas Woodin 14.541
21 – 40 Jordan Miller 14.834
22 – 86 Howard Muncy 15.050

6:56

25 Brent Downey, Brownsburg, IN, Commonwealth Engineers Inc./McGunegill Engine Performance, Ford

Fast time with a lap of 13.944

6:55

72 Thomas Woodin, Battle Creek MI, Oliver’s Collision Center/Rombaugh’s Auto Sales, Chevy
1st 14.541
2nd
Best
14.541
spun on lap 2

6:54

54 Daniel Hemric, Kannapolis, NC, McGunegill Engine Performance/Scott Neal Racing, Chevy
1st 14.194
2nd 14.175
Best
14.175

6:53

25 Brent Downey, Brownsburg, IN, Commonwealth Engineers Inc./McGunegill Engine Performance, Ford
1st 13.944
2nd 14.075
Best
13.944 (fast time)

6:52

1 Cody Coughlin, Delaware, OH, JEGS.com/CoughlinCar.com, Chevy
1st 14.370
2nd 14.267
Best
14.267

6:51

33 Wes Griffith Jr, Crown Point, IN, Blade Snowmobiles/Fewless Motorsports, Ford
1st 14.266
2nd 14.251
Best
14.251

6:50

04 Jerrod Foley, Williamsburg, KY, Quality Care Auto/Manton Financial Services, Chevy
1st 14.363
2nd 14.273
Best
14.273

6:50

6 Brandon Hermiller, Walker, MI, H.S. Die & Engineering/Visi Software, Chevy
1st 14.268
2nd 14.213
Best
14.213

6:49

12 Dan Leeck, Birch Run, MI, Mr. Asphalt/FLF Racecars, Chevy
1st 14.437
2nd
Best
14.437
Spun on lap 2

6:48

8 Eddie Hoffman, Wheaton, IL, Lisa Thomas Salon/Appleton Rack & Pinion, Ford
1st 14.312
2nd 14.187
Best
14.187

6:47

51 Brandon Oakley, Beaver Creek, OH, Oakley Black Top/Duncan Oil, Chevy
1st 14.280
2nd 14.329
Best
14.280

6:46

40 Jordan Miller Breezewood, PA, Fractured Prune Donut Shop/Miller’s Auto Body, Chevy
1st 14.936
2nd 14.834
Best
14.834

6:45

11 Josh Nelms, Lockport, IL, Ray Szarmach Attorney-At-Law/Thrifty Kleen Cleaners, Ford
1st 14.278
2nd 14.318
Best
14.278

6:44

29 Anderson Bowen, Suwanee, GA, One Harvest Food Ministries/Copper Creek Hardware, Ford
1st 14. 148
2nd 14.229
Best
14.148 (fast time)

6:43

5 Justin Peck, Monrovia, IN, Dura-Coat/CSI.net, Chevy
1st 14.384
2nd 14.388
Best
14.384

6:42

32 David Carter, Grove City, OH, FLF Racecars/DGC Racing, Chevy
1st 14.346
2nd 14.484
Best
14.346

6:41

22 Chris Koslek, Grand Rapids MI, Fewless Motorsports/Victory Circle Chassis & Parts, Toyota
1st 14.386
2nd 14.526
Best
14.386

6:41

42 Chad Finley, DeWitt MI, AutoParts2020.com/XLT Engineering, Ford
1st 14.199
2nd 14.220
Best
14.199 (fast time)

6:40

21 Tyler Strickland, Medina, OH, Straightline Collision Centers/Family Management, Chevy
1st 14.481
2nd 14.658
Best
14.481

6:39

65 Johnny Jenkins, Lancaster, OH, Travco Construction/JenkinsPerformance.com Chevy
1st 14.403
2nd 14.454
Best
14.403

6:37

28 Ali Kern, Fremont, OH, Crown Battery/NSF Collision, Chevy
1st 14.557
2nd 14.499
Best
14.499

6:36

76 Taylor Ferns, Shelby Township, MI, Dea Eyewear/E-Bay Motors, Dodge
1st 14.383
2nd 14.360
Best
14.360

6:35

86 Howard Muncy, Columbus OH, Muncy Motorsports, Chevy
1st 15.050
2nd 15.058
Best
15.050

6:30

Comment From Kelsey

Go #42 love you baby

6:30

Comment From Dennis

Go Tyler you are the best drive it like you own it be patient

6:30

With 22 JEGS/CRA Teams on the grounds, all 22 will start tonight’s CoughlinCars.com100 Presented by JEGS.com.

The Boyne Machine Fast Qualifier will then draw for an inversion (Between 3-8) and the line-up will be set for the fourth race of 14 of the sophomore season for the Salem, Indiana based series.

6:27

Comment From Lenny Whitehead

Go #54 Hemric

6:26

Comment From LYNNE #76

Good Luck to Tayor Ferns today !! Thanks for the coverage!

6:21

About to start Boyne Machine Qualifying in roughly 5-10 minutes.

Boyne Machine Qualifying Order

1. 86 Howard Muncy – Columbus, OH
2. 76 Taylor Ferns ® – Shelby Township, MI
3. 28 Ali Kern – Fremont, OH
4. 65 Johnny Jenkins – Lancaster, OH
5. 21 Tyler Strickland – Medina, OH
6. 42 Chad Finley – DeWitt, MI
7. 22 Chris Koslek – Grand Rapids, MI
8. 32 David Carter – Grove City, OH
9. 5 Justin Peck – Monrovia, IN
10. 29 Anderson Bowen ® – Suwanee, GA
11. 11 Josh Nelms – Lockport, IL
12. 40 Jordan Miller ® – Breezewood, PA
13. 51 Brandon Oakley ® – Beaver Creek, OH
14. 8 Eddie Hoffman – Wheaton, IL
15. 12 Dan Leeck – Birch Run, MI
16. 6 Brandon Hermiller ® – Walker, MI
17. 04 Jerrod Foley – Williamsburg, KY
18. 33 Wes Griffith Jr. – Crown Point, IN
19. 1 Cody Coughlin – Delaware, OH
20. 25 Brent Downey – Brownsburg, IN
21. 54 Daniel Hemric – Kannapolis, NC
22 .72 Tom Woodin – Battle Creek, MI

6:16

Speed51.com Staff on the grounds today are Matt Prieur and Renee Thomas.

6:15

Speaking of the Rowdy 251, earlier today it was announced that worldwide superstar Travis Pastrana will make his ARCA/CRA Super Series debut at Berlin.

6:12

One of the most anticipated short track events of the season is quickly approaching. You won’t want to miss the fourth-annual Rowdy 251 at Berlin Raceway in Marne, Michigan. NASCAR superstar Kyle Busch will be back to defend his victories in the last two “Rowdy” events, but an all-star cast of ARCA/CRA Super Series regulars, local favorites and short track gladiators from throughout the country will be out to take the title from him.

Tickets are still available for the Rowdy 251 and can be purchased in advance via the Berlin Raceway online box office at www.berlinraceway.com.

6:11	www.berlinraceway.com

6:11

Marne, Michigan’s Berlin Raceway has one of the strongest fan bases for grassroots racing in the nation and on Saturday, June 2nd, those fans will get to witness all the excitement of the ASA Midwest Tour for the first time. The ASA Midwest Touring stars will be joined by numerous Berlin Raceway Super Late Model regulars in one of the most anticipated short track events of the Summer.

Tickets can be purchased in advance via the Berlin Raceway online box office via www.berlinraceway.com. Visit the site for more information on this event and more at the historic Berlin facility, including the Rowdy 251, several huge Outlaw Super Late Model events, the first-ever appearance of the World of Outlaws Late Model stars on the Berlin dirt and more.

6:10	www.berlinraceway.com & www.asamidwest.com

6:10

The Swiss Colony Howie Lettow Memorial 150 presented by RaceTeamGear.com at the Milwaukee Mile on Tuesday, June 12th is shaping up to be one of the most star-studded events recent short track history. NASCAR Sprint Cup Champion and NASCAR Hall of Fame Class of 2013 member Rusty Wallace is coming out of driving retirement just for this race and he’ll be joined by fellow Cup Champion Matt Kenseth for the Lettow Memorial. More NASCAR stars such as David Ragan, Aric Almirola, David Stremme and more will be on hand, plus young talent such as Ross Kenseth and Chase Elliott, plus the cars and stars of the ASA Midwest Tour.

For more information on the Lettow Memorial, visit www.asamidwesttour.com.

6:10	www.asamidwestour.com

6:09

Kalamazoo Speedway in Michigan has announced the highest profile race ever ran for the Super Stock class; the, Super Stock Klash, which will be ran on Wednesday, June 13th. But to add to the excitement of this prestigious event, just announced will be the running of the Pro Stock Bash, a 50 lap $1500 to win event for the Pro/Street stocks, to be run in conjunction with the Super Stock extravaganza.

The Wednesday night event will be the younger sibling to the legendary Outlaw Super Late Model special, the 20th annual Kalamazoo Klash in August. Super Stocks, Pro Stocks, Street Stocks and Pure Stocks will be converging on the Zoo from the neighboring 4 or 5 states as well as from Canada to try to take home a piece of the largest purse paid out for underclassman cars.

For more information on the Super Stock Klash, visit www.kalamazoospeedway.com. Speed51.com will be the Official News Site of the Kalamazoo Super Stock Klash and the Kalamazoo Klash in August.

6:09	www.kalamazoospeedway.com

6:09

Columbus Late Models are now Qualifying….

6:04

Boyne Machine Qualifying for the JEGS/CRA All-Stars Tour Presented by GM Performance Parts is scheduled to start at 6:15p.m. That may run a little later as the Modifieds are still Qualifying and the Columbus Late Models will be next before the JEGS/CRA Teams hit the track for Time Trials.

6:00

The Columbus Motor Speedway weekly divisions run under the NASCAR Whelen All-American Series banner as the Late Models, Modifieds, Sport Stocks, and Compact A & B Divisions are also on the card this evening.

There will be no Heat Races tonight, as the fans that are filing in to the Columbus, Ohio speed plant will see six Big Features highlighted by the CoughlinCars.com 100 Presented by JEGS.com.

5:53

After the race here in Columbus, Ohio, the next event for the JEGS/CRA All-Stars Tour Presented by GM Performance Parts will be Race #5 on Friday, June 1st up north at the 4/10s (0.400) mile progressively banked d-shaped paved oval of Dixie Motor Speedway in Birch Run, Michigan for the running of the Auto Value Parts Stores & Certfied Service Centers 100 Presented by JEGS.com.

5:51

JEGS/CRA All-Stars Tour Presented by GM Performance Parts Points Standings
AFTER Race #3 of 14

1	25 Brent Downey – Brownsburg, IN	297
2	54 Daniel Hemric (2) – Kannapolis, NC	294
3	29 Anderson Bowen ® – Suwanee, GA	290
4	8 Eddie Hoffman – Wheaton, IL	271
5	11 Josh Nelms – Lockport, IL	260
6	42 Chad Finley – DeWitt, MI	230
7	22 Chris Koslek – Grand Rapids, MI	222
8	46 Cole Williams ® – Sellersburg, IN	220
9	72 Tom Woodin – Battle Creek, MI	220
10	04 Jerrod Foley – Williamsburg, KY	210
11	51 Brandon Oakley ® – Beaver Creek, OH	200
12	6 Brandon Hermiller ® – Walker, MI	198
13	33 Wes Griffith Jr. – Crown Point, IN	194
14	1 Cody Coughlin – Delaware, OH	188
15	76 Taylor Ferns ® – Shelby Township, MI	186
16	88 Trent Snyder – Glen Ellyn, IL	177
17	28 Ali Kern – Fremont, OH	172
18	151 Anthony Danta – Orland Park, IL	168
19	4 Erik Jones – Byron, MI	167
20	41 Jeremy Lepak – Ringle, WI	166

5:48

Of the Top 15 in the points chase coming into today’s event, 16-year-old Cole Williams is a surprise no-show as the Sellersburg, Indiana freshman, who is second in the Howie Lettow Memorial Rookie of the Year Presented by Howe Racing Enterprises Points Standings, is also eighth overall in JEGS/CRA points.

He will fall back to at the minimum, 18th Overall and fifth in the Rookie points.

5:45

One of the most anticipated short track events of the season is quickly approaching. You won’t want to miss the fourth-annual Rowdy 251 at Berlin Raceway in Marne, Michigan. NASCAR superstar Kyle Busch will be back to defend his victories in the last two “Rowdy” events, but an all-star cast of ARCA/CRA Super Series regulars, local favorites and short track gladiators from throughout the country will be out to take the title from him.

Tickets are still available for the Rowdy 251 and can be purchased in advance via the Berlin Raceway online box office at www.berlinraceway.com.

5:45	www.berlinraceway.com

5:45

® = Howie Lettow Memorial Rookie of the Year Presented by Howe Racing Enterprises Title Contender.

5:44

Boyne Machine Qualifying Order

1. 86 Howard Muncy – Columbus, OH
2. 76 Taylor Ferns ® – Shelby Township, MI
3. 28 Ali Kern – Fremont, OH
4. 65 Johnny Jenkins – Lancaster, OH
5. 21 Tyler Strickland – Medina, OH
6. 42 Chad Finley – DeWitt, MI
7. 22 Chris Koslek – Grand Rapids, MI
8. 32 David Carter – Grove City, OH
9. 5 Justin Peck – Monrovia, IN
10. 29 Anderson Bowen ® – Suwanee, GA
11. 11 Josh Nelms – Lockport, IL
12. 40 Jordan Miller ® – Breezewood, PA
13. 51 Brandon Oakley ® – Beaver Creek, OH
14. 8 Eddie Hoffman – Wheaton, IL
15. 12 Dan Leeck – Birch Run, MI
16. 6 Brandon Hermiller ® – Walker, MI
17. 04 Jerrod Foley – Williamsburg, KY
18. 33 Wes Griffith Jr. – Crown Point, IN
19. 1 Cody Coughlin – Delaware, OH
20. 25 Brent Downey – Brownsburg, IN
21. 54 Daniel Hemric – Kannapolis, NC
22 .72 Tom Woodin – Battle Creek, MI

5:41

Remainder of the Schedule of Events for Saturday, May 26th
5:15p.m. Local Qualifying

6:15p.m. JEGS/CRA/GM Boyne Machine Qualifying

7:00 Racing STARTS
Compact A Feature
Compact B Feature
Modified Feature
CoughlinCars.com 100 pres. by JEGS.com
Columbus Late Model Feature
Sport Stock Feature

5:40	www.jegs.com

5:40

Big Thanks to John Coughlin and the entire Staff with JEGS.com and CoughlinCars.comfor feeding the Speed51.com staff and making sure we were plenty hydrated today. It is definitely appreciated.

5:33	JEGS.com and CoughlinCars.com Hospitality Tent set up behind turn one. (Speed51.com Photo)

4:55	The pits are bustling with activity in preparation for Boyne Machine Qualifying at 6:15p.m. (Speed51.com Photo)

4:39	www.jegs.com

4:39

We’re going to take advantage of this down time to relax, feed and water ourselves and head down to the pits to gather information for later this evening….

We’ll be back in plenty of time for Boyne Machine Qualifying for the JEGS/CRA All-Stars Tour Presented by GM Performance Parts, which is scheduled for 6:15p.m.

4:31

Comment From 47racer

Good luck JLJ Motorsports and driver Jerrod Foley….. RWI !!!!

4:30

Remainder of the Schedule of Events for Saturday, May 26th
4:00p.m. Local Practice
5:15p.m. Local Qualifying

6:15p.m. JEGS/CRA/GM Boyne Machine Qualifying

7:00 Racing STARTS
Compact A Feature
Compact B Feature
Modified Feature
CoughlinCars.com 100 pres. by JEGS.com
Columbus Late Model Feature
Sport Stock Feature

4:30

Today’s Speed51.com Trackside Now coverage is presented by the Rowdy 251 at Marne, Michigan’s Berlin Raceway on Tuesday, June 19th. The fourth-annual event will once again feature NASCAR superstar Kyle “Rowdy” Busch in his trademark short track event on the historic Berlin oval. Busch will be back to win his third “Rowdy” event at Berlin after winning the past two. This year, he’ll have his hands full with a stout entry list that features some of the best talents from the ARCA/CRA Super Series and more invaders from throughout the country.

Tickets are still available for the Rowdy 251 and can be purchased in advance via the Berlin Raceway online box office at www.berlinraceway.com. Speed51.com will once again be the Official News Site of the Rowdy 251 at Berlin and will have live radio and Trackside Now coverage.

4:29	www.berlinraceway.com

4:29

Marne, Michigan’s Berlin Raceway has one of the strongest fan bases for grassroots racing in the nation and on Saturday, June 2nd, those fans will get to witness all the excitement of the ASA Midwest Tour for the first time. The ASA Midwest Touring stars will be joined by numerous Berlin Raceway Super Late Model regulars in one of the most anticipated short track events of the Summer.

Tickets can be purchased in advance via the Berlin Raceway online box office via www.berlinraceway.com. Visit the site for more information on this event and more at the historic Berlin facility, including the Rowdy 251, several huge Outlaw Super Late Model events, the first-ever appearance of the World of Outlaws Late Model stars on the Berlin dirt and more.

4:29	www.berlinraceway.com & www.asamidwest.com

4:29

The Swiss Colony Howie Lettow Memorial 150 presented by RaceTeamGear.com at the Milwaukee Mile on Tuesday, June 12th is shaping up to be one of the most star-studded events recent short track history. NASCAR Sprint Cup Champion and NASCAR Hall of Fame Class of 2013 member Rusty Wallace is coming out of driving retirement just for this race and he’ll be joined by fellow Cup Champion Matt Kenseth for the Lettow Memorial. More NASCAR stars such as David Ragan, Aric Almirola, David Stremme and more will be on hand, plus young talent such as Ross Kenseth and Chase Elliott, plus the cars and stars of the ASA Midwest Tour.

For more information on the Lettow Memorial, visit www.asamidwesttour.com.

4:29	www.asamidwestour.com

4:28

Kalamazoo Speedway in Michigan has announced the highest profile race ever ran for the Super Stock class; the, Super Stock Klash, which will be ran on Wednesday, June 13th. But to add to the excitement of this prestigious event, just announced will be the running of the Pro Stock Bash, a 50 lap $1500 to win event for the Pro/Street stocks, to be run in conjunction with the Super Stock extravaganza.

The Wednesday night event will be the younger sibling to the legendary Outlaw Super Late Model special, the 20th annual Kalamazoo Klash in August. Super Stocks, Pro Stocks, Street Stocks and Pure Stocks will be converging on the Zoo from the neighboring 4 or 5 states as well as from Canada to try to take home a piece of the largest purse paid out for underclassman cars.

For more information on the Super Stock Klash, visit www.kalamazoospeedway.com. Speed51.com will be the Official News Site of the Kalamazoo Super Stock Klash and the Kalamazoo Klash in August.

4:28	www.kalamazoospeedway.com

4:28	www.jegs.com

4:18

JEGS/CRA Practice Results

1	29	Anderson	Bowen ®	14.156
2	1	Cody	Coughlin	14.214
3	25	Brent	Downey	14.259
4	11	Josh	Nelms	14.284
5	5	Justin	Peck	14.301
6	6	Brandon	Hermiller ®	14.321
7	54	Daniel	Hemric	14.322
8	33	Wes	Griffith Jr.	14.340
9	28	Ali	Kern	14.351
10	22	Chris	Koslek	14.388
11	8	Eddie	Hoffman	14.410
12	42	Chad	Finley	14.411
13	32	David	Carter	14.425
14	21	Tyler	Strickland	14.432
15	76	Taylor	Ferns ®	14.432
16	65	Johnny	Jenkins	14.452
17	04	Jerrod	Foley	14.524
18	12	Dan	Leeck	14.545
19	88	Howard	Muncy	14.617
20	51	Brandon	Oakley ®	14.641
21	72	Tom	Woodin	14.730
22	40	Jordan	Miller ®	14.735

4:17

The Weekly divisions of Late Models, Modifieds, Sport Stocks, and Compacts (A & B) are on the track conducting their Practice Sessions.

4:09

Comment From eric

in town for tonights event with 2 racing buddies all.the way from north & south carolina today…

4:04

The one and only JEGS/CRA Practice is now Complete. We’ll have those Results momentarily.

4:00

Comment From Mark w

Good luck Danny Leeck #12 today!

3:58

29 Bowen to the top of the charts with a 14.156.

3:51

Less than 10 minutes left and all 22 teams on the grounds have been on the track in this one and only Practice Session on a Very Hot and Sweltering Day here in Columbus, Ohio.

3:50

Comment From #1fan mr.t

good luck taylor

3:44

Comment From Guest

We are in Medina cheering for Tyler Strickland! Gooooo Tyler!!!!

3:40

No there is no Radio Coverage of this race this evening. However we’ll be here all afternoon and throughout the evening with Trackside Now Coverage.

3:40

Comment From Guest

Is there radio coverage tonight

3:39

Just about 20 Minutes Left in this Practice Session (Top 5): 1 Coughlin (14.214), 25 Downey, 6 Hermiller, 11 Nelms, 29 Bowen.

3:22

86 Muncy and 21 Tyler Strickland – Medina, Ohio and a regular with the Template Body Racing Association (TBRA) Series are the only two cars that have not been on the track as of now.

3:21

86 Howard Muncy – Columbus, Ohio, is a late entry into todays race driving a car formally piloted by Bluffton, South Carolina driver, Jimmy Lang in the old Varney Late Model Series.

3:20

Comment From jegs fan

Go Cody!

3:18

Boyne Machine Qualifying Order

1	88	Howard	Muncy	Columbus, OH
2	76	Taylor	Ferns ®	Shelby Township, MI
3	28	Ali	Kern	Fremont, OH
4	65	Johnny	Jenkins	Lancaster, OH
5	21	Tyler	Strickland	Medina, OH
6	42	Chad	Finley	DeWitt, MI
7	22	Chris	Koslek	Grand Rapids, MI
8	32	David	Carter	Grove City, OH
9	5	Justin	Peck	Monrovia, IN
10	29	Anderson	Bowen ®	Suwanee, GA
11	11	Josh	Nelms	Lockport, IL
12	40	Jordan	Miller ®	Breezewood, PA
13	51	Brandon	Oakley ®	Beaver Creek, OH
14	8	Eddie	Hoffman	Wheaton, IL
15	12	Dan	Leeck	Birch Run, MI
16	6	Brandon	Hermiller ®	Walker, MI
17	04	Jerrod	Foley	Williamsburg, KY
18	33	Wes	Griffith Jr.	Crown Point, IN
19	1	Cody	Coughlin	Delaware, OH
20	25	Brent	Downey	Brownsburg, IN
21	54	Daniel	Hemric	Kannapolis, NC
22	72	Tom	Woodin	Battle Creek, MI

3:15

Early Top 5: 25 Downey (14.258), 11 Nelms, 6 Hermiller, 1 Coughlin, 32 Carter.

3:13

New Group on the track includes; 22 Chris Koslek, 28 Ali Kern, 33 Wes Griffith Jr.

3:12

Champion Racing Association’s (CRA) Memorial Day Holiday Weekend continues on Memorial Day Monday from the uniquely shaped 3/10s (0.300) mile semi-banked paved oval of Shady Bowl Speedway, located north of Dayton in DeGraff, Ohio as the ARCA/CRA Super Series is in action with the running of “The Bowl” 125.

Speed51.com will be on hand with Trackside Now Coverage as well as a LIVE Radio Broadcast of the event.

3:10

One of the most anticipated short track events of the season is quickly approaching. You won’t want to miss the fourth-annual Rowdy 251 at Berlin Raceway in Marne, Michigan. NASCAR superstar Kyle Busch will be back to defend his victories in the last two “Rowdy” events, but an all-star cast of ARCA/CRA Super Series regulars, local favorites and short track gladiators from throughout the country will be out to take the title from him.

Tickets are still available for the Rowdy 251 and can be purchased in advance via the Berlin Raceway online box office at www.berlinraceway.com.

3:10	www.berlinraceway.com

3:09

Next group to hit the track are: 6 Brandon Hermiller, 12 Dan Leeck, 1 Cody Coughlin, 32 David Carter, 40 Jordan Miller, 72 Tom Woodin, and 51 Brandon Oakley.

3:08	www.jegs.com

3:08

After Tonight, the next race for the JEGS/CRA All-Stars Tour Presented by GM Performance Parts will be Race #5 on Friday, June 1st up north at the 4/10s (0.400) mile progressively banked d-shaped paved oval of Dixie Motor Speedway in Birch Run, Michigan for the running of the Auto Value Parts Stores & Certfied Service Centers 100 Presented by JEGS.com.

3:06

Cars on the track include; 25 Brent Downey, 8 Eddie Hoffman, 04 Jerrod Foley, 11 Josh Nelms, 54 Daniel Hemric, 42 Chad Finley, 65 Johnny Jenkins, and 76 Taylor Ferns.

3:02

We’re moments away from Practice for the 21 JEGS/CRA Teams on a VERY Hot and Humid Afternoon with the current temperature now up to 95 degrees.

2:46

Practice will start in about 15 minutes.

2:41

Comment From cecil

ty for the coverage

2:40

5X 13-year-old Justin Peck

2:40

Comment From Lenny Whitehead

Whos the youngest driver in the field?

2:37

Drivers Meeting has let out. The one and only JEGS/CRA Practice Session goes from 3:00-4:00p.m.

2:36	13-year-old Justin Peck will make his full-bodied stock car debut tonight. The Monrovia, Indiana teenager is a graduate of the Kenyon Midgets Series. (Speed51.com Photo)

2:34	32 David Carter will make his first JEGS/CRA start of the season. (Speed51.com Photo)

2:32

Comment From Mikerr

Thanks for the coverage, guys!

2:29	Everyone tries to take advantage of the shade. Current temperature is 93 degrees. (Speed51.com Photo)

2:27	Cody Coughlin and Columbus legend, Gary St. Amant listen in on the Drivers Meeting. (Speed51.com Photo)

2:23	With the hot and humid conditions, the Drivers Meeting is being held in the shade. (Speed51.com Photo)

2:15

We’re heading down to the JEGS/CRA Drivers Meeting, we’ll be back shortly with pictures, updates, and the Boyne Machine Qualifying Order….

2:14

Located in the southwest corner of Michigan, Kalamazoo Speedway in Kalamazoo, Michigan has announced the highest profile race ever ran for the Super Stock class; the, Super Stock Klash, which will be ran on Wednesday, June 13th. But to add to the excitement of this prestigious event, just announced will be the running of the Pro Stock Bash, a 50 lap $1500 to win event for the Pro/Street stocks, to be run in conjunction with the Super Stock extravaganza.

The Wednesday night event will be the younger sibling to the legendary Outlaw Super Late Model special, the 20th annual Kalamazoo Klash in August. Super Stocks, Pro Stocks, Street Stocks and Pure Stocks will be converging on the Zoo from the neighboring 4 or 5 states as well as from Canada to try to take home a piece of the largest purse paid out for underclassman cars.

Speed51.com will be on hand with Trackside Now Coverage…. For more information on the Super Stock Klash, visit www.kalamazoospeedway.com. Speed51.com will be the Official News Site of the Kalamazoo Super Stock Klash and the Kalamazoo Klash in August.

2:13	www.kalamazoospeedway.com

2:13

And speaking of the ASA Midwest Tour, the Swiss Colony Howie Lettow Memorial 150 presented by RaceTeamGear.com at the Milwaukee Mile on Tuesday, June 12th is shaping up to be one of the most star-studded events recent short track history. NASCAR Sprint Cup Champion and NASCAR Hall of Fame Class of 2013 member Rusty Wallace is coming out of driving retirement just for this race and he’ll be joined by fellow Cup Champion Matt Kenseth for the Lettow Memorial. More NASCAR stars such as David Ragan, Aric Almirola, David Stremme and more will be on hand, plus young talent such as Ross Kenseth and Chase Elliott, plus the cars and stars of the ASA Midwest Tour.

For more information on the Lettow Memorial, visit www.asamidwesttour.com.

2:12	www.asamidwestour.com

2:12

Speaking of Berlin Raceway, the Marne, Michigan speed plant has one of the strongest fan bases for grassroots racing in the nation and on Saturday, June 2nd, those fans will get to witness all the excitement of the ASA Midwest Tour for the first time. The ASA Midwest Touring stars will be joined by numerous Berlin Raceway Super Late Model regulars in one of the most anticipated short track events of the Summer.

Tickets can be purchased in advance via the Berlin Raceway online box office via www.berlinraceway.com. Visit the site for more information on this event and more at the historic Berlin facility, including the Rowdy 251, several huge Outlaw Super Late Model events, the first-ever appearance of the World of Outlaws Late Model stars on the Berlin dirt and more.

2:11	www.berlinraceway.com & www.asamidwest.com

2:10

Today’s Speed51.com Trackside Now coverage is presented by the Rowdy 251 at Marne, Michigan’s Berlin Raceway on Tuesday, June 19th. The fourth-annual event will once again feature NASCAR superstar Kyle “Rowdy” Busch in his trademark short track event on the historic Berlin oval. Busch will be back to win his third “Rowdy” event at Berlin after winning the past two. This year, he’ll have his hands full with a stout entry list that features some of the best talents from the ARCA/CRA Super Series and more invaders from throughout the country.

Tickets are still available for the Rowdy 251 and can be purchased in advance via the Berlin Raceway online box office at www.berlinraceway.com. Speed51.com will once again be the Official News Site of the Rowdy 251 at Berlin and will have live radio and Trackside Now coverage.

2:09	www.berlinraceway.com

2:05

Schedule of Events for Saturday, May 26th
12:30p.m. Pit Gates Open
2:15p.m. JEGS/CRA Drivers Meeting
3:00p.m. JEGS/CRA/GM Practice (60 Minutes)
4:00p.m. Local Practice
5:15p.m. Local Qualifying

6:15p.m. JEGS/CRA/GM Boyne Machine Qualifying

7:00 Racing STARTS
Compact A Feature
Compact B Feature
Modified Feature
CoughlinCars.com 100 pres. by JEGS.com
Columbus Late Model Feature
Sport Stock Feature

2:02

Good Afternoon and welcome to Columbus Motor Speedway in Columbus, Ohio for Race #4 of the 2012 Racing Season, the sophomore campaign for the JEGS/CRA All-Stars Tour Presented by GM Performance Parts as the running of the CoughlinCars.com 100 Presented by JEGS.com will highlight things here Tonight on the fast 1/3 (0.333) semi-banked circular-shaped paved oval.

2:01

DISCLAIMER: All updates posted on Speed51.com’s Trackside Now are property of 51 Sports, LLC and may not be duplicated in any form unless prior permission has been given by 51 Sports, LLC.

Chad Finley, Columbus Motor Speedway, CRA JEGS All Stars Tour, ohio, pro late models

May 26, 2012 8:00 pm