Trackside Now: Larry Fleeman Memorial 100 – Gresham Motorsports Park (GA) – 5/3/14

11:08

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11:08

Congratulations to Bubba Pollard and all of our winners tonight at Gresham Motorsports Park. Thank you for joining Speed51.com’s Trackside Now coverage presented by Five Star Race Car Bodies. Join Speed51.com tomorrow for more Trackside Now action from around the country.

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11:06

Bubba Pollard is the third different Larry Fleeman Memorial 100 winner. (Speed51.com Photo)

11:06

Tech has cleared and Pro Late Model results are official.

10:15

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10:15

UNOFFICIAL Larry Fleeman Memorial 100 Results:

Pos.	No.	Driver	Lap
1	26	Bubba Pollard	100
2	8	John Hunter Nemechek	100
3	41	TJ Reaid	100
4	18	Hunter Robbins	100
5	29	Anderson Bowen	100
6	12	Harrison Burton	100
7	98	Russell Fleeman	100
8	05	Bayley Currey	100
9	4	Kyle Plott	100
10	21	Riley Thornton	100
11	14	Davey Coble	100
12	30	Fredrick Moore	100
13	45	Dwayne Buggay	100
14	1	Josh Adkins	100
15	29	Mathew Wragg	99
16	11	Mark Gibson	99
17	24	JR Bolden	99
18	23	Dalton Grindle	89
19	5	Darin Cronin	63
20	2	Kyle McCallum	60
21	15	Colt James	46
22	10	RS Senter	22
23	21	Emilee Riley

10:00

Pollard wins it over Nemechek, Reaid, Robbins and Bowen.

10:00

CHECKERED: Bubba Pollard becomes the third different Larry Fleeman Memorial 100 winner at Gresham Motorsports Park.

10:00

WHITE: Pollard pulls away by a car length over Nemechek.

9:59

Lap 98: Two laps to go for Pollard and Nemechek.

9:59

Lap 97: Pollard and Nemechek have half a straightaway on Reaid in third.

9:59

Lap 95: Pollard covers the high line and doesn’t give Nemechek anything but the bottom.

9:58

Lap 93: Nemechek all but pushes Pollard down the frontstretch this lap.

9:58

Lap 92: Nemechek tries the inside but Pollard has the preferred line on the outside and pulls back ahead.

9:58

Lap 91: Nemechek back on the rear bumper of Pollard.

9:57

Lap 90: 10 laps to go and Robbins takes fourth from Bowen on the outside.

9:57

GREEN: Pollard leads at the line on the outside.

9:56

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9:56

One lap to green and Pollard chooses the outside for the restart.

9:54

Current Running Order:

1. Bubba Pollard
2. John Hunter Nemechek
3. Anderson Bowen
4. TJ Reaid
5. Harrison Burton
6. Hunter Robbins
7. Russell Fleeman
8. Bayley Currey
9. Davey Coble
10. Kyle Plott
11. Riley Thornton
12. Fredrick Moore
13. Josh Adkins
14. Mathew Wragg
15. Mark Gibson

9:53

Adkins gets the free pass under this caution and now passes the field.

9:51

Buggay comes to pit road under this yellow.

9:51

YELLOW: The caution is out for trouble on the backstretch by Dalton Grindle whose car is on fire. Track crews are already on the scene.

9:50

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9:50

Lap 89: Nemechek looks under Pollard into turn one but Pollard closes the door.

9:49

Lap 87: Thornton and Plott battle for 10th now. Plott comes out on top with the spot.

9:49

Lap 86: Bowen now rides a straightaway back in third.

9:48

Lap 85: Pollard and Nemechek close in on Wragg to put the No. 29 down a lap.

9:48

Lap 83: Nemechek comes within inches of Pollards bumper in turns one and two this lap.

9:48

Lap 82: Nemechek closes back in and tries to set Pollard up for the pass.

9:47

Lap 80: Leaders are now closing in on Gibson.

9:47

Lap 79: Bowen now rides about half a straightaway back in third.

9:46

Lap 78: Nemechek had closed up to Pollard before they had to change lines to get around Bolden.

9:46

Lap 75: Leaders are closing in on Bolden again this lap.

9:45

Lap 73: Pollard and Nemechek have pulled away from Bowen in third by about five or six car lengths now as the laps wind down here in Jefferson, Georgia.

9:45

Lap 70: Pollard continues to lead Nemechek, Bowen, Reaid, Burton, Robbins and Fleeman with 30 laps remaining.

9:44

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9:43

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9:43

Lap 67: Wragg moves by Gibson for 17th.

9:42

Lap 64: As they settle, Pollard leads Nemechek, Bowen and Reaid.

9:42

Lap 63: Pollard pulls head off turn two and now Bowen challenges for second.

9:42

GREEN: Pollard and Nemechek side by side into turn one.

9:41

Cronin is still on pit road.

9:41

Pollard chooses the outside once again.

9:41

One lap to green this time by.

9:41

Wragg gets the free pass under this yellow.

9:40

Current Running Order:

1. Bubba Pollard
2. John Hunter Nemechek
3. TJ Reaid
4. Anderson Bowen
5. Harrison Burton
6. Hunter Robbins
7. Davey Coble
8. Russell Fleeman
9. Dwayne Buggay
10. Bayley Currey
11. Riley Thornton
12. Dalton Grindle
13. Kyle Plott
14. Fredrick Moore
15. JR Bolden

9:38

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9:38

Cronin comes to the pits with problems under the hood and McCallum retires to the garage.

9:38

YELLOW: Adkins goes around in turn two.

9:38

Lap 63: Pollard and Nemechek have pulled away from Reaid in third once again.

9:37

Lap 62: Reaid up to third around Bowen.

9:37

Lap 60: Burton looks to the outside of Bowen for fourth.

9:37

GREEN: Pollard is clear with the lead at the line.

9:36

McCallum exits pit road and rejoins the field.

9:36

One lap to green.

9:35

Bolden gets the free pass and is now back on the lead lap.

9:35

McCallum comes to pit road.

9:34

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9:34

McCallum pulls away under his own power.

9:34

YELLOW: McCallum spins and comes to a rest along the inside frontstretch wall.

9:34

Lap 61: Nemechek is all over the bumper of Pollard now for the top spot.

9:33

Lap 60: Bolden goes down a lap to the leaders.

9:33

Lap 58: Burton clears for sixth and Coble and Buggay now battle for seventh.

9:32

Lap 57: Burton now side by side with Buggay for sixth as they come by this time.

9:32

Lap 54: Robbins back to the inside of Buggay for fifth. They come across the line side by side before Robbins takes the spot with Burton in tow.

9:31

Lap 52: Pollard, Nemechek and Bowen have pulled out to a five car length lead on Reaid in fourth.

9:30

Lap 50: HALFWAY – Robbins looks under Buggay for fifth.

9:30

Lap 49: Pollard, Nemechek and Bowen are just inches apart in the top-three spots.

9:30

Lap 48: Nemechek to the inside of Bowen for second and takes the spot back.

9:29

Lap 46: Pollard pulls away with the lead on the outside off turn four.

9:29

GREEN: Bowen is a head by an inch at the line and they come off two side by side.

9:28

Lights are off on the pace car and we are one lap from the green.

9:27

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9:24

Gibson comes to pit road under this caution.

9:23

YELLOW: Engines have refired and are back rolling under caution at lap 46.

9:17

Cleanup continues in turns three and four.

9:14

Current Running Order at Lap 46:

Pos.	No.	Driver	Lap
1	26	Bubba Pollard	46
2	29	Anderson Bowen	46
3	8	John Hunter Nemechek	46
4	45	Dwayne Buggay	46
5	41	TJ Reaid	46
6	18	Hunter Robbins	46
7	14	Davey Coble	46
8	12	Harrison Burton	46
9	05	Bayley Currey	46
10	98	Russell Fleeman	46
11	23	Dalton Grindle	46
12	21	Riley Thornton	46
13	30	Fredrick Moore	46
14	2	Kyle McCallum	46
15	1	Josh Adkins	46
16	4	Kyle Plott	46
17	5	Darin Cronin	46
18	11	Mark Gibson	46
19	29	Mathew Wragg	45
20	24	JR Bolden	45
21	15	Colt James	OUT
22	10	RS Senter	OUT
23	21	Emilee Riley	OUT

9:07

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9:07

James is out of the car and walking around.

9:06

RED: We are under red for cleanup.

9:05

James’ car has heavy front end damage in turns three and four.

9:05

YELLOW: Colt James goes hard straight into the turn two outside wall. Cronin spins to avoid and comes to rest at the bottom of the track.

9:04

Lap 46: Bowen pulls even with Nemechek on the outside for second.

9:04

GREEN: Pollard leads the field into turn one from the outside.

9:03

Lights are off on the pace car and we will go green next time by.

9:03

Burton will now move up to seventh on the restart.

9:02

Wragg comes to the garage and retires from the event.

9:02

Plott comes to pit road for service.

9:01

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9:01

Mark Gibson gets the free pass under this caution.

9:00

Adkins, Cronin and Moore all come to pit road under this caution.

9:00

Current Running Order:

1. Bubba Pollard
2. John Hunter Nemechek
3. TJ Reaid
4. Anderson Bowen
5. Hunter Robbins
6. Dwayne Buggay
7. Kyle Plott
8. Harrison Burton
9. Davey Coble
10. Russell Fleeman
11. Bayley Currey
12. Dalton Grindle
13. Colt James
14. Riley Thornton
15. Kyle McCallum

8:58

YELLOW: Cronin spins off turn four ahead of the leaders and everyone is able to avoid him.

8:57

Lap 45: Burton continues to size up Plott for the pass for seventh but can’t make the move just yet.

8:57

Lap 43: Nemechek hasn’t let Pollard out of his sights and only rides about a car length or two behind but also has a mirror full of Reaid and Bowen in third and fourth.

8:56

Lap 40: As they stack up each lap off turn four, it appears Plott is holding up the pack of Burton, Coble and Fleeman pressuring him from behind.

8:56

8:55

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8:55

Lap 39: Burton now looking under Plott for seventh off turn four.

8:55

Lap 37: Nemechek battles back on the inside off turn two and takes the second position back.

8:55

Lap 37: Reaid moves by Nemechek for second.

8:55

Lap 36: Coble now makes a move on the outside and takes ninth from Fleeman.

8:54

Lap 34: Fleeman looks low under Burton off turn two for eighth but has to fall back in line to avoid lapped traffic slow on the bottom.

8:54

Lap 32: The leaders move by lapped traffic without incident.

8:53

Lap 30: Senter and Bolden battle on track as the leaders approach from behind.

8:52

Lap 29: RS Senter exits his pit to rejoin the field.

8:52

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8:52

Lap 26: Pollard and Nemechek have now stepped away from Reaid by a few car lengths as they come down the front straightaway.

8:51

Lap 25: Coble looks under Fleeman for ninth off turn four but Fleeman closes the door and pulls away with the spot.

8:51

Lap 23: Pollard continues to lead Nemechek by inches and Reaid is right in their tire tracks in third.

8:50

Lap 22: Bowen takes fourth back from Robbins.

8:50

Lap 21: Senter comes to pit road for a look under the hood.

8:50

Lap 20: Bowen now looks under Robbins off turn two and they cross the line side by side for fourth.

8:50

Lap 18: Reaid moves up to third on the restart around Bowen and now Robbins follows for fourth. Bowen falls to fifth.

8:49

GREEN: Pollard chooses the outside and is clear for the lead off turn two.

8:48

One lap to green.

8:47

McCallum also comes to pit road under this caution.

8:47

Emilee Riley has brought her No. 21 machine to the pits and has retired from the event.

8:46

Mathew Wragg comes to pit road under this caution.

8:44

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8:44

YELLOW: McCallum goes for a spin in turn four.

8:44

Lap 16: Currey under Adkins for 16th and takes the spot.

8:44

Lap 14: Colt James dives low under Kyle McCallum for 14th into turn three but can’t complete the pass.

8:43

Lap 13: Pollard now leads Nemechek, Bowen, Reaid, Plott, Robbins and Burton.

8:42

Lap 12: Bolden slows off the pace as the leaders are approaching from behind.

8:42

Lap 11: Pollard to the outside of Nemechek for the lead and takes the spot off turn two.

8:42

Lap 9: Reaid looks low under Bowen off turn two but can’t hold it down and falls back in line fourth.

8:41

Lap 8: Nemechek, Pollard, Bowen and Reaid are nose-to-tail in the first four positions.

8:41

Lap 7: McCallum and Thornton side by side for 13th down the backstretch.

8:41

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8:41

Lap 6: Bowen moves up to third around Reaid this lap.

8:40

Lap 5: Nemechek pulls out to a three car length lead over Pollard.

8:40

GREEN: Nemechek chooses the outside on the start and goes into turn one side by side with Pollard but comes off turn two with the lead.

8:39

The field gets the one-to-go signal from the flagstand.

8:38

Both cars pulled away under their own power in turn two.

8:38

Current Running Order:

1. John Hunter Nemechek
2. Bubba Pollard
3. TJ Reaid
4. Anderson Bowen
5. Hunter Robbins
6. Kyle Plott
7. Dwayne Buggay
8. RS Senter
9. Harrison Burton
10. Russell Fleeman

8:37

YELLOW: Mathew Wragg and JR Bolden spin off turn two.

8:37

Lap 3: Pollard tries to outside to challenge for the lead but Nemechek closes the door.

8:36

Lap 2: Nemechek now leads Pollard by just inches. Reaid rides third.

8:36

Lap 1: Nemechek pulls even on the outside and takes the lead off turn four to complete the first lap.

8:35

GREEN: Pollard dives off into turn one with the lead.

8:34

Cautions will not count here at GMP this evening.

8:34

The flagman gives the field the two-to-go signal and we will be racing in just a few moments.

8:34

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8:34

As neither of the previous Larry Fleeman Memorial winners are in the field (Chase Elliott and Spencer Davis), we will have a first-time winner for this event tonight.

8:33

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8:29

Engines have fired and the initial pace laps are underway.

8:24

Larry Fleeman Memorial 100 Starting Lineup

Pos.	No.	Driver
1	26	Bubba Pollard
2	8	John Hunter Nemechek
3	41	TJ Reaid
4	29	Anderson Bowen
5	4	Kyle Plott
6	45	Dwayne Buggay
7	18	Hunter Robbins
8	10	RS Senter
9	98	Russell Fleeman
10	12	Harrison Burton
11	21	Riley Thornton
12	2	Kyle McCallum
13	14	Davey Coble
14	1	Josh Adkins
15	23	Dalton Grindle
16	30	Fredrick Moore
17	29	Matthew Wragg
18	5	Darin Cronin
19	05	Bayley Currey
20	15	Colt James
21	11	Mark Gibson
22	21	Emilee Riley
23	24	JR Bolden

8:20

Pro Late Model driver introductions are complete and 23 drivers are now strapping into their machines for 100 laps.

8:08

Although he didn’t qualify, JR Bolden will start shotgun on the field from the 23rd position.

8:06

Outlaw Late Model UNOFFICIAL Results:

Pos.	No.	Driver	Laps
1	22	Jason Bates	30
2	29	Mathew Wragg	30
3	87	Russell Shore	30
4	28	Lee Langford	30
5	35	David Murphy	23
6	10	Brian Hardman	13

8:05

Comment From 21MOM

Good luck Riley Thornton!

8:05

The Outlaw Late Model race is complete and Pro Late Model driver introductions are up next.

8:04

Comment From Steve in Florida

Let’s go Bubba Pollard, another Pro win would be sweet!!

8:03

Pro Truck 30 UNOFFICIAL Results:

Pos.	No.	Driver
1	69	Matt Vassar
2	12	Kristen Wallace
3	36	Rodney Benefield
4	5	Ronnie Wehunt
5	44	Kevin Vassar
6	47	Jami Weimer
7	50	Ty Robertson
8	32	Matt Wortman

7:28	Matt Vassar celebrates in GMP victory lane. (Speed51.com Photo)

7:23

CHECKERED: Matt Vassar wins the Pro Truck 30 over Kristen Wallace and Rodney Benefield.

7:23

WHITE: Matt Vassar has led all 29 laps thus far and only needs one more.

7:22

7:21

Lap 20: Matt Vassar continues to lead Kristen Wallace, Rodney Benefield, Ronnie Wehunt and Kevin Vassar.

7:18

Lap 10: Matt Vassar leads the way by a little over a second over Kristen Wallace in second.

7:17

GREEN: The 30-lap Pro Truck feature is underway.

7:16

The starters at the rear of the field were penalized for a variety of infractions including loose weight and crew members interacting with the cars while in impound.

7:16

Comment From MMS FAN

Why is 19 thru 22 DQd?

7:15

Tonight’s Larry Fleeman Memorial 100 is a 100-lap Pro Late Model event, not Super Late Model.

7:15

Comment From BP FAN

Is this not the same as the Southern Super Series race? However, I notice it’s only 100 laps.

7:14

Pro Truck 30 Starting Lineup:

Pos.	No.	Driver
1	69	Matt Vassar
2	36	Rodney Benefield
3	12	Kristen Wallace
4	5	Ronnie Wehunt
5	47	Jami Weimer
6	44	Kevin Vassar
7	32	Matt Wortman
8	50	Ty Robertson

7:13

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7:08

7:07

Pre-race ceremonies are complete and the 30-lap Pro Truck feature will be up first.

7:02

The Jefferson High School Junior ROTC Color Guard is presenting tonight’s colors and Shailee Cole will sing the National Anthem.

6:52

The autograph session has concluded and pre-race ceremonies will be underway in just a few moments.

6:27	Autograph session is underway in the infield. (Speed51.com Photo)

6:24

The driver autograph session is now underway.

6:20

6:19

Pro Late Model UNOFFICIAL Qualifying Results:

Pos.	No.	Driver	Best Lap
1	26	Bubba Pollard	16.732
2	8	John Hunter Nemechek	16.745
3	41	TJ Reaid	16.863
4	29	Anderson Bowen	16.878
5	4	Kyle Plott	16.972
6	45	Dwayne Buggay	16.981
7	18	Hunter Robbins	16.981
8	10	RS Senter	17.003
9	98	Russell Fleeman	17.020
10	12	Harrison Burton	17.031
11	21	Riley Thornton	17.044
12	2	Kyle McCallum	17.051
13	14	Davey Coble	17.111
14	1	Josh Adkins	17.139
15	23	Dalton Grindle	17.139
16	30	Fredrick Moore	17.203
17	29	Matthew Wragg	17.275
18	5	Darin Cronin	17.549
19	05	Bayley Currey	DQ
20	15	Colt James	DQ
21	11	Mark Gibson	DQ
22	21	Emilee Riley	DQ

6:16

Remainder of Tonight’s Schedule:
6:10-6:40 pm – On-track Driver Autograph Session Following Late Model Qualifying (All Divisions)

6:45 pm – Opening Ceremonies

7 pm – Feature Events
Trucks – 30 Laps or 30 minutes
Outlaw Late Models – 30 Laps or 30 minutes
Pro Late Model Race = 100 Green Flag Laps (Two Attempts Green/White/Checkered)

6:15

The driver autograph session will take place next where fans are encouraged to come down out of the stands here at Gresham Motorsports Park to meet their favorite drivers.

6:14

6:12

29 – Mathew Wragg
Lap 1: 17.275
Lap 2: 17.289
Best Lap: 17.275

6:11

15 – Colt James
Lap 1: 17.133
Lap 2: 16.987
Best Lap: 16.987

6:09

21 – Emilee Riley
Lap 1: 18.183
Lap 2: 18.087
Best Lap: 18.087

6:09

Mark Gibson is also disqualified following his qualifying run and will start from the tail of the field as well.

6:08

21 – Riley Thornton
Lap 1: 17.044
Lap 2: 17.183
Best Lap: 17.044

6:07

Bayley Currey has been disqualified and will start at the tail of the field after dropping lead on the track in his qualifying run.

6:06

4 – Kyle Plott
Lap 1: 16.972
Lap 2: 17.039
Best Lap: 16.972

6:05

11 – Mark Gibson
Lap 1: 17.482
Lap 2: 17.276
Best Lap: 17.276

6:04

8 – John Hunter Nemechek
Lap 1: 16.861
Lap 2: 16.745
Best Lap: 16.745

6:03

6:02

29 – Anderson Bowen
Lap 1: 16.878
Lap 2: 16.882
Best Lap: 16.878

6:01

2 – Kyle McCallum
Lap 1: 17.208
Lap 2: 17.051
Best Lap: 17.051

6:00

18 – Hunter Robbins
Lap 1: 17.019
Lap 2: 16.981
Best Lap: 16.981

5:58

Hunter Robbins will be the next qualifier.

5:58

A piece of lead was dropped from the No. 05 car of Bayley Currey and we will now take a short break to clear it from the track.

5:57

5 – Darin Cronin
Lap 1: 17.710
Lap 2: 17.549
Best Lap: 17.549

5:56

05 – Bayley Currey
Lap 1: 16.835
Lap 2: 16.872
Best Lap: 16.835

5:55

14 – Davey Coble
Lap 1: 17.118
Lap 2: 17.111
Best Lap: 17.111

5:54

23 – Dalton Grindle
Lap 1: 17.200
Lap 2: 17.139
Best Lap: 17.139

5:52

12 – Harrison Burton
Lap 1: 17.049
Lap 2: 17.031
Best Lap: 17.031

5:51

10 – RS Senter
Lap 1: 17.003
Lap 2: 17.036
Best Lap: 17.003

5:49

45 – Dwayne Buggay
Lap 1: 16.981
Lap 2: 17.105
Best Lap: 16.981

5:48

41 – TJ Reaid
Lap 1: 16.991
Lap 2: 16.863
Best Lap: 16.863

5:47

26 – Bubba Pollard
Lap 1: 16.732
Lap 2: 16.753
Best Lap: 16.732

5:45

98 – Russell Fleeman
Lap 1: 17.020
Lap 2: 17.068
Best Lap: 17.020

5:44

1 – Josh Adkins
Lap 1: 17.367
Lap 2: 17.139
Best Lap: 17.139

5:42

30 – Fredrick Moore
Lap 1: 17.203
Lap 2: 17.370
Best Lap: 17.203

5:41

Fredrick Moore is the first car out in Pro Late Model qualifying.

5:36

We have an addition to the field. J.R. Bolden in the No. 24 machine will qualify and start tonight’s Larry Fleeman Memorial 100.

5:34

5:32

Josh Adkins, Darin Cronin, Davey Coble, Bayley Currey, Mark Gibson, Emilee Riley and Riley Thornton will all be making their Gresham Motorsports Park Pro Late Model debut in tonight’s Larry Fleeman Memorial 100.

5:28

Pro Late Model drivers have been called to their cars and Larry Fleeman Memorial 100 qualifying will be underway momentarily.

5:21

The local drivers meeting has concluded and Pro Late Model qualifying will be up next at 5:30 pm.

4:44	Pastor Phil Martin speaks during the chapel service. (Speed51.com Photo)

4:14	Pro Late Models have lined up for their qualifying session at 5:30 pm. (Speed51.com Photo)

3:41	Dalton Grindle pushes to pre-qualifying tech. (Speed51.com Photo)

3:39

3:38

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3:37	Outlaw Late Models head out for their first practice. (Speed51.com Photo)

3:26	Hunter Robbins works under the right front of his No. 18 machine. (Speed51.com Photo)

3:09

Pro Truck division practice is now underway.

2:50

Pro Late Model Practice #3:

Pos.	No.	Driver	Best Lap
1	05	Bayley Currey	17.036
2	8	John Hunter Nemechek	17.076
3	26	Bubba Pollard	17.104
4	4	Kyle Plott	17.106
5	10	RS Senter	17.109
6	15	Colt James	17.177
7	12	Harrison Burton	17.205
8	21	Riley Thornton	17.325
9	98	Russell Fleeman	17.336
10	2	Kyle McCallum	17.431
11	30	Fredrick Moore	17.540
12	45	Dwayne Buggay	17.543
13	88	Garrett Jones	17.574
14	14	Davey Coble	17.707
15	5	Darin Cronin	17.816
16	21	Emilee Riley	17.837
17	29	Mathew Wragg	18.037

2:40

Bayley Currey now moves to the top of the charts with a 17.036.

2:37	Track owner Jim Gresham watches the final round of Pro Late Model practice from the flagstand. (Speed51.com Photo)

2:35

John Hunter Nemechek currently leads the final round of Pro Late Model practice.
Current Top-Five:

Pos.	No.	Driver	Best Lap
1	8	John Hunter Nemechek	17.076
2	26	Bubba Pollard	17.104
3	15	Colt James	17.177
4	12	Harrison Burton	17.205
5	21	Riley Thornton	17.325

2:32

The track has been cleared and we are back underway for about 10 more minutes in this final round of Pro Late Model practice.

2:25

2:25	Clean up is underway for the Riley spin. (Speed51.com Photo)

2:23	Emilee Riley goes for a spin to bring out the first caution. (Speed51.com Photo)

2:23

Third Pro Late Model practice is underway.

2:21

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2:21

Pro Late Model Practice #2:

Pos.	No.	Driver	Best Lap
1	26	Bubba Pollard	17.119
2	41	TJ Reaid	17.253
3	23	Dalton Grindle	17.301
4	98	Russell Fleeman	17.335
5	2	Kyle McCallum	17.364
6	05	Bayley Currey	17.375
7	4	Kyle Plott	17.388
8	12	Harrison Burton	17.447
9	8	John Hunter Robbins	17.489
10	18	Hunter Robbins	17.509
11	15	Colt James	17.529
12	10	RS Senter	17.532
13	14	Davey Coble	17.627
14	29	Mathew Wragg	17.635
15	45	Dwayne Buggay	17.655
16	30	Fredrick Moore	17.665
17	1	Josh Adkins	17.682
18	21	Emilee Riley	17.758
19	88	Garrett Jones	17.844

2:15

Second Pro Late Model practice has concluded, times will be up momentarily.

2:15	Gresham Motorsports Park has added observation decks for teams inside both turns one and two as well as there and four. (Speed51.com Photo)

2:14	The pits are buzzing with teams working on their machines. (Speed51.com Photo)

1:58

Pro Late Model Practice #1:

Pos.	No.	Driver	Best Lap
1	41	TJ Reaid	17.160
2	8	John Hunter Nemechek	17.290
3	29	Anderson Bowen	17.303
4	4	Kyle Plott	17.350
5	45	Dwayne Buggay	17.357
6	98	Russell Fleeman	17.391
7	05	Baylee Currey	17.399
8	21	Riley Thornton	17.408
9	10	RS Senter	17.416
10	15	Colt James	17.436
11	26	Bubba Pollard	17.437
12	12	Harrison Burton	17.504
13	18	Hunter Robbins	17.509
14	23	Dalton Grindle	17.535
15	14	Davey Coble	17.542
16	30	Fredrick Moore	17.603
17	11	Mark Gibson	17.712
18	21	Emilee Riley	17.712
19	29	Matthew Wragg	17.731
20	1	Josh Adkins	17.766
21	88	Garrett Jones	18.047

1:48

The first round of Pro Late Model practice has concluded and we will take a short break to clear the gates before we get back underway. We will post times as soon as they become available.

1:44

TJ Reaid is currently at the top of the charts with a 17.160.

1:42	Pro Trucks and Outlaw Late Models are also in action tonight at GMP. (Speed51.com Photo)

1:19

Bubba Pollard and Hunter Robbins have lined up to be the first cars on track to kick off first practice.

1:12

1:10	Pro Late Model teams wait in line for tire selection. (Speed51.com Photo)

1:05	Gresham Motorsports Park debuts a new pace car for 2014. (Speed51.com Photo)

1:02

The Pro Late Model drivers meeting has concluded and the first round of Pro Late Model practice will begin at 1:15 pm.

12:53

Track General Manager John Close now shares the 2014 plans for GMP with everyone in the drivers meeting.

12:50

12:46

Spence also reminds teams not to allow their drivers to scuff their tires on the track under caution with workers present to avoid harsh penalties.

12:45

Spence reminds drivers to remember to put on a big show for the fans since tonight’s races will be broadcast on television.

12:41

Race Director Dan Spence speaks to drivers in the Pro Late Model drivers meeting. (Speed51.com Photo)

12:37

Ricky Brooks and crew look over Fredrick Moore’s machine. (Speed51.com Photo)

12:33

Russell Fleeman makes his way through tech before practice. (Speed51.com Photo)

11:55

Several teams chose to come out to GMP last night for an optional test session where Anderson Bowen unofficially recorded the fastest lap. TJ Reaid, John Hunter Nemechek and RS Senter were among the others who took part.

11:54

11:53

Saturday, May 3:
10:30 am – Pit Ticket Sales Open

10:45 am – Pit Gate Opens

11:00 am – Driver Registration/Head Shots/Transponder Pickup/Draw For Qualifying at Infield Tech Building.

11:00 am – Hoosier Tire Trailer open to pick practice tires

11:15 am – Tech Opens for all Divisions (MANDATORY FOR PRO LATE MODELS)

12:30 pm – Pro Late Model Driver’s Meeting (MANDATORY FOR DRIVER, CREW CHIEF and SPOTTER)

1:00 pm – Race Tire Selection (Pick all 4 tires)

1:15 – 2:45 pm – Pro Late Model Practice

3:00 pm – 4:30 pm – Tech for Pro Late Model Qualifying (Failure to be off scales and FINISHED by 4:30 pm = 1 lap to Qualify) (Will start the release of qualifying tires in the tech line)

3:00 pm – 3:30 pm – Round One Practice for GMP Trucks

3:30 pm – 4:00 pm – Round One Practice for Outlaw Late Models

4:00 pm – Grandstand, Trackside Gates Open

4:00 pm – 4:15 pm – Round Two Practice for GMP Trucks

4:15 pm – 4:30 pm – Round Two Practice for Outlaw Late Models
Round Two times are the lap of record for qualifying for Local Divisions

4:30 pm – Chapel Services at Infield Tech Building

4:45 pm – MANDATORY Driver’s Meeting for ALL DIVISIONS

5:30 pm – Pro Late Model Qualifying (Impound Race)

6:10-6:40 pm – On-track Driver Autograph Session Following Late Model Qualifying (All Divisions)

6:45 pm – Opening Ceremonies

7 pm – Feature Events
Trucks – 30 Laps or 30 minutes
Outlaw Late Models – 30 Laps or 30 minutes
Pro Late Model Race = 100 Green Flag Laps (Two Attempts Green/White/Checkered)

11:50

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