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That will conclude our coverage of qualifying day for the 49th Annual Governor’s Cup. We’ll be back here tomorrow at 10:00 a.m. ET with a jampacked day of racing action from New Smyrna Speedway.

Until then, have a good night everybody.
5:19
It\’s dark and rainy in New Smyrna Beach, Florida. (Speed51.com Photo)
5:18
The 100-Lap Modified and 50-Lap Pro Late Model features have been cancelled.
5:17
Updated Schedule of Events For Sunday:


9am: SLM Breakfast

10am: Pit gates open

10:30am: Driver’s Meeting

11:15am-11:45am: SLM Practice

11:45am-12:15pm- Sportsman Practice

Noon: Grandstands open

12-1:30: SLM Qualifying Tech Inspection

1:45pm: SLM Qualifying

2:30pm: Pre-race Ceremonies

Features to Follow

49th Annual Governor’s Cup 200

Sportsman 50-Laps
5:13
Today’s action has been cancelled due to rain. We will bring you the updated schedule for tomorrow momentarily.
5:02
Despite the rain showers, SLM teams are lining up for tech. (Speed51.com Photo)
5:01
The rain has picked up again and all vehicles have left the race track.
4:58
Derek Griffith on track during practice earlier today (Speed51.com Photo).
4:52
4:41
Most cars remain covered up as a light sprinkle continues to fall. (Speed51.com Photo)
4:29
Jordan Ives helping with the track drying process (Speed51.com Photo).
4:25
Jordan Ives is the only race car currently on the track to help with the track drying process. Ives suffered power steering problems during last night’s practice.
4:24
51 TV is unable to provide a live video broadcast of this weekend’s Florida Governor’s Cup event due to previous contractual obligations with all parties involved.

Agreements are in place between 51 TV and New Smyrna Speedway for the broadcasting of future events. 51 and the track hope to have announcements on those events in the coming weeks.
4:18
Governor’s Cup 200 Qualifying Order

1 119 Rich Maguire
2 11 David Rogers
3 36L Alex Labbe
4 9 Rich Clouser
5 59 Dustin Dunn
6 79 Dakotah Stephens
7 87 Danny Foster
8 26P Bubba Pollard
9 81 Brian Campbell
10 99 Michael Self
11 66 Steve Wallace
12 18 Jordan Ives
13 28D TJ Duke
14 36 Tim Russell
15 12G David Green
16 29 Jeff Choquette
17 22 Dusty Cornelius
18 12 Harrison Burton
19 7 Johanna Long
20 1 Cody Coughlin
21 26 Travis Cope
22 10G George Gorham, Jr.
23 77 Jeff Scofield
24 10 Brad May
25 00 Anthony Cataldi
26 27 Bobby Good
27 14 Chris Davidson
28 12D Derrick Griffith
29 84 Wayne Anderson
30 41 Brandon Johnson
31 5K Daniel Keene, Jr.
32 112 Augie Grill
33 19B Ray Black, Jr.
34 5 Joey Boyd
35 51 Stephen Nasse
36 12F Brian Finney
37 40E Danny Esposito, Jr.
38 20 Anthony Sergi
39 57 Michael Lira
4:10
4:10
Today’s coverage of the Florida Governor’s Cup 200 weekend at New Smyrna Speedway is presented by Liz Girl Logistics. Located in Walcott, Iowa, Liz Girl Logistics is a licensed and bonded freight shipping and trucking company running freight hauling business. They sponsor Jeff Choquette in Super Late Models and Caleb Adrian competing in Pro Late Model events across the United States. Visit www.lizgirllogistics.com today for more information.
4:01
TJ Duke was P13 in the final practice session. (Speed51.com Photo)
3:57
The rain has come to an end and the track drying process is underway.
3:51
A pair of 5’s, Daniel Keene (5k) and Joey Boyd (5), go side-by-side during practice. (Speed51.com Photo)
3:49
3:49
3:47
Brian Campbell’s ride for the weekend here at New Smyrna. (Speed51.com Photo)
3:40
Yesterday afternoon, New Smyrna Speedway released the schedule for the early part of the 2015 season including the 49th Annual World Series of Stock Car Racing. Get the full story and schedule here: http://speed51.com/new-smyr…
3:33
We are still in a holding pattern due to rain.
3:33
Comment From Guest

When will division practice begin?

3:21
Anthony Cataldi gets out of his No. 00 machine after practice earlier today. (Speed51.com Photo)
3:19
Comment From Guest

thanks for the great coverage once again from all you Wisconsin race fans in Daytona beach!

3:11

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3:09
Wayne Anderson will be chasing his fourth win in the Florida Governor\’s Cup. (Speed51.com photo)
3:05
3:05
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3:02
George Gorham makes his way around Five Flags Speedway earlier today. (Speed51.com Photo)
3:00
We continue to wait out the rain here in New Smyrna Beach. In the meantime, expect some on-track photos, candid photos and more from this weekend.
2:58
Ray Black, Jr. on the speed during practice. (Speed51.com Photo)
2:51
2:51
Today’s coverage of the Florida Governor’s Cup 200 weekend at New Smyrna Speedway is presented by Liz Girl Logistics. Located in Walcott, Iowa, Liz Girl Logistics is a licensed and bonded freight shipping and trucking company running freight hauling business. They sponsor Jeff Choquette in Super Late Models and Caleb Adrian competing in Pro Late Model events across the United States. Visit www.lizgirllogistics.com today for more information.
2:44
51 TV is unable to provide a live video broadcast of this weekend’s Florida Governor’s Cup event due to previous contractual obligations with all parties involved.

Agreements are in place between 51 TV and New Smyrna Speedway for the broadcasting of future events. 51 and the track hope to have announcements on those events in the coming weeks.
2:44
Comment From harrell

Is tonights action on speed51 TV?

2:37
Augie was the man to beat after only 5 laps in final practice. (Speed51.com Photo)
2:35
Comment From Mike Moseley

My favorite pit dog ever was Dick Andersons boxer.

2:29
Florida Governor’s Cup 200 Practice Results

1 112 Augie Grill 17.773
2 29 Jeff Choquette 17.780
3 12 Harrison Burton 17.783
4 51 Stpehen Nasse 17.807
5 66 Steven Wallace 17.935
6 26P Bubba Pollard 17.841
7 10M Brad May 17.875
8 36L Alex Labbe 17.893
9 1 Cody Coughlin 17.943
10 5 Joe Boyd 17.955
11 41 Brandon Johnson 17.968
12 84 Wayne Anderson 17.972
13 28 Tj Duke 17.975
14 20 Anthony Sergi 17.982
15 27 Bobby Good 17.984
16 5K Daniel Keene, Jr. 17.989
17 12D Derek Griffith 17.989
18 26 Travis Cope 18.024
19 81 Brian Campbell 18.034
20 18 Jordan Ives 18.036
21 9 Rich Clouser 18.042
22 14 Chris Davidson 18.047
23 59 Dustin Dunn 18.075
24 79 Dakotah Stephens 18.089
25 10 George Gorham 18.094
26 99 Michael Self 18.101
27 36 Tim Russell 18.136
28 11 David Rogers 18.137
29 19 Ray Black, Jr. 18.165
30 7 Johanna Long 18.182
31 77 Jeff Scofield 18.217
32 22 Dusty Cornelius 18.237
33 00 Anthony Cataldi 18.242
34 12G David Green 18.278
35 87 Danny Foster 18.294
36 57 Michael Lira 18.401
37 12K Brian Finney 18.480
2:23
The rain this time around is coming down a little bit harder. It appears that Super Late Model practice is complete.
2:20
2:19
YELLOW FLAG: Heavier rain is now falling here at the track bringing practice to a halt.
2:17
The smell of race fuel and Super Late Models at New Smyrna? This pup in the pit area is all for it. (Speed51.com Photo)
2:17
Anthony Sergi flies down the backstretch (Speed51.com Photo).
2:16
The rain is starting to pick up again in the infield.
2:16
Michael Lira at speed on the backstretch (Speed51.com Photo).
2:14
David Green has now turned 50 laps during this session, the most of any driver.
2:13
Thank you for the update. We were told by track officials last night that it was Dick Anderson. Our apologies.
2:13
Comment From Guest

Actually it was Jerry Sumons who tested Dick Anderson’s modified during the 2nd practice. Because he was closer to Augis weight.

2:10
2:09
Grill and Choquette are separated by just .007 seconds on the speed chart.
2:08
The man going for the Governor’s Cup three-peat currently sits P1 on the speed chart. (Speed51.com Photo)
2:06
Current Top-Five (30 Minutes Complete)

1 112 Augie Grill 17.773
2 29 Jeff Shoquette 17.780
3 51 Stephen Nasse 17.807
4 26 Bubba Pollard 17.835
5 10m Brad May 17.875
2:04
Augie Grill goes to the top of the speed chart with a fast lap of 17.773 seconds around the half-mile oval.
2:03
David Rogers leads Augie Grill down the backstretch. (Speed51.com Photo)
2:02
2:02
We’re back under green flag conditions.
2:00
Cars are beginning to pick up speed. Johanna Long, Brad May, Alex Labbe, Jeff Scofield, Cody Coughlin, Anthony Sergi and David Green are among those now on the track.
2:00
There’s about four cars that have made their way back onto the track at this time.
1:57
The crew puts the cover over Choquette\’s machine (Speed51.com Photo).
1:57
Track officials say that they have not lost the track and are encouraging teams to get out onto the track to help the drying process. Practice will end at 2:30 regardless.
1:49
YELLOW FLAG: Rain is beginning to fall a little harder here at the track forcing drivers to bring their cars to pit road.
1:47
Anthony Cataldi has turned the most laps (23) early on in this practice session.
1:46
1:46
Yes he has. He practiced the car last night and Augie Grill will be piloting it in the 100-lap feature tonight.
1:46
Comment From Harrell

Has Dick Anderson with his new modified shown up? Heard Augie is running it tonight!

1:45
Cody Coughlin at speed in turn one (Speed51.com Photo).
1:44
There is a steady sprinkle falling as cars continue to make laps.
1:44
Jeff Choquette leading practice once again (Speed51.com Photo).
1:44
Augie Grill is now on the track for the first time this weekend.
1:43
Current Top-Five in Practice (10 Minutes Complete)

1 29 Jeff Choquette 17.780
2 66 Steve Wallace 17.835
3 12 Harrison Burton 17.936
4 5 Joe Boyd 17.955
5 36L Alex Labbe 17.967
1:42
Two-time defending Governor’s Cup winner Augie Grill arrived here this morning, but has still not turned a lap here this weekend.
1:41
1:41
Jeff Choquette picks up right where he left off last night by jumping to the top of the speed chart. Choquette turned in a 17.780 second lap on his 12th lap of the session.
1:40
This piece of lead held up the start of practice. (Speed51.com photo)
1:39
Stephen Nasse heads out for his first run of the day (Speed51.com Photo).
1:39
It’s everybody’s favorite flag, the green flag. Practice is under way in New Smyrna Beach.
1:39
Ricky Brooks checks over the track to make sure it’s ready for practice. (Speed51.com Photo)
1:38
1:38
Today’s Trackside Now coverage of the Florida Governor’s Cup 200 weekend is presented by PFC Brakes in Clover, SC. Performance Friction Brakes has passion in their products. They strive to deliver innovative products to the market that outperforms the competitors and all preceding products. They carry a variety of motorsports, aftermarket, armored vehicles, fleet, off highway, motorcycle, original equipment parts and more. Click here for more information.
1:37
Two-time defending winner Augie Grill is here and ready to hit the track for the first time this weekend (Speed51.com Photo).
1:36
Comment From Lenny

Go Anderson,Duke,Finney,Nasse,Pollard,and Sergi,Thanks for the coverage Speed 51

1:36
Cars are now rolling onto the track. There are a lot of takers early on in practice. Tim Russell, Bobby Good, Chris Davidson, Brandon Johnson, Dustin Dunn, David Green, Anthony Cataldi, Harrison Burton, Anthony Sergi, Daniel Keene, Stephen Nasse, Jeff Scofield, Jeff Choquette and Rich Clouser are all on track.
1:30
This will be the only practice for the Super Late Models today. We’re expecting to see a good mixture of mock qualifying runs and race runs as teams prepare for tonight’s time trials.
1:29
Jeff Choquette led the final two practice sessions during Friday’s optional practice day. Steve Wallace led the first practice. For coverage of all of the day’s action, take a look back at 51’s coverage: http://speed51.com/tracksid…
1:27
1:27
Today’s coverage of the Florida Governor’s Cup 200 weekend at New Smyrna Speedway is presented by Liz Girl Logistics. Located in Walcott, Iowa, Liz Girl Logistics is a licensed and bonded freight shipping and trucking company running freight hauling business. They sponsor Jeff Choquette in Super Late Models and Caleb Adrian competing in Pro Late Model events across the United States. Visit www.lizgirllogistics.com today for more information.
1:27
Tim Russell will be the first car onto the track when practice begins at 1:30.
1:27
Engines are firing here at New Smyrna Speedway and a few cars have already made their way to the end of pit road for the one-hour Super Late Model practice.
1:23
Florida Governor’s Cup 200 Driver Roster

1 Cody Coughlin
5 Joe Boyd
5k Daniel Keene
7 Johanna Long
9 Rich Clouser
10 George Gorham, Jr.
10m Brad May
11 David Rogers
12 Harrison Burton
12 Brian Finney
12 Derrick Griffith
12 David Green
14 Chris Davidson
18 Jordan Ives
19 Rick Maguire
19 Ray Black, Jr.
20 Anthony Sergi
22 Dusty Cornelius
26 Bubba Pollard
26 Travis Cope
27 Bobby Good
28 TJ Duke
29 Jeff Choquette
36 Tim Russell
36 Alex Labbe
41 Brandon Johnson
51 Stephen Nasse
57 Michael Lira
59 Dustin Dunn
66 Steve Wallace
77 Jeff Scofield
81 Brian Campbell
84 Wayne Anderson
87 Danny Foster
99 Michael Self
112 Augie Grill
1:22
Based on our count walking through the pit area and counting cars during last night’s optional practice session, there are 37 cars here today. That number does not include any cars that may have potentially left after last night’s practice or additional cars not on the entry list.
1:21
1:13
Only the first three laps of every caution will count as laps completed.
1:13
This is the car Johanna Long is piloting this weekend (Speed51.com Photo).
1:13
Comment From Guest

what car is Johanna Long driving this weekend?

1:12
First car one lap down not involved in the caution will get a free pass until ten laps to go.
1:07
1:06
Comment From Bama Dave

Praying for Bubba Pollard to have a great first race weekend as a married man.

1:04
The drivers meeting has started. (Speed51.com photo)
12:59
Speed51.com’s Elgin Traylor films Bubba Pollard on pit road. (Speed51.com Photo)
12:51
12:50
The Mod’s will be qualifying and competing in a 100-lap feature later this evening. We will have all of the coverage right here on Speed51.com.
12:50
Comment From Guest

No mod qualifying?

12:48
The cars for Jeff Choquette and Caleb Adrian on pit road. They were two of the fastest cars at the track yesterday in their divisions (Speed51.com Photo).
12:41
12:41
Today’s Trackside Now coverage of the Florida Governor’s Cup 200 weekend is presented by PFC Brakes in Clover, SC. Performance Friction Brakes has passion in their products. They strive to deliver innovative products to the market that outperforms the competitors and all preceding products. They carry a variety of motorsports, aftermarket, armored vehicles, fleet, off highway, motorcycle, original equipment parts and more. Click here for more information.
12:38
Today’s Schedule of Events:


1pm: Driver’s Meeting

1:30-2:30pm: Super Late Model Practice

3-5pm: Pre-Qualifying Tech and SLM Tire Release

3-5pm: Regular Division Practice

5pm: Grandstands Open

5:30pm: SLM Qualifying

6pm: PLM Qualifying

7:20pm: Parade Lap

7:30pm: Feature Racing Begins

Super Stock (25 Laps)

Mini Stock (75 Laps)

Pro Late Model (50 Laps)

Intermission

Modified (100 Laps)

Strictly Stocks (20 Laps)
12:37
Two-time Florida Governor\’s Cup 200 winner Augie Grill is here today. (Speed51.com photo)
12:36
Things are heating up in the pit area as team’s get ready for today’s action. (Speed51.com Photo)
12:32
There is a light rain currently falling at the track as teams prepare their machines for today’s on-track action. The forecast does call for a few spotty showers, but nothing that should severely impact today’s schedule.
12:30
12:30
Today’s coverage of the Florida Governor’s Cup 200 weekend at New Smyrna Speedway is presented by Liz Girl Logistics. Located in Walcott, Iowa, Liz Girl Logistics is a licensed and bonded freight shipping and trucking company running freight hauling business. They sponsor Jeff Choquette in Super Late Models and Caleb Adrian competing in Pro Late Model events across the United States. Visit www.lizgirllogistics.com today for more information.
12:29
Good afternoon from New Smyrna Beach, Florida. Welcome into today’s Trackside Now coverage of qualifying day for the 49th Annual Florida Governor’s Cup 200. Over 30 Super Late Models are in the pit area for this weekend’s event and later this evening they will time trial to set the grid for Sunday’s 200-lap event.
12:27
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