12:11

That’s it for tonight at Mobile International Speedway.  For Speed51.com, this is Matt “Duke” Kentfield and “Handsome Dan” Vining signing off.  Have a great rest of your weekend.

12:10

Speed51.com’s Trackside Now coverage will be back in action this coming Friday with the NASCAR K&N Pro Series East season finale at Dover International Speedway (DE).  Speed 51 Radio will also provide production of the NASCAR Home Tracks Radio broadcast of that event.

12:09

That wraps up our season-long coverage of the Sunoco Gulf Coast Championship Series between Five Flags Speedway in Pensacola, Florida and here at Mobile International Speedway.  Congratulations to Bubba Pollard on his Gulf Coast Championship and the Miller Lite Series title here at Mobile and to Augie Grill for his Blizzard Series Championship at Five Flags.Thanks to Tim Bryant, his family and his staff at Five Flags Speedway for their hospitality all season long, as well to Rick Crawford and his staff for the same at Mobile.   Thanks also to Atlanta Thrifty Nickel for their support of our Gulf Coast coverage all year long here on Speed51.com.  Visit them online at www.atlantathriftynickel.com.

12:07

Bubba Pollard and his crew celebrate the race win and the Gulf Coast Championship. (Speed51.com Photo)

12:07

Bubba Pollard en route to victory. (Speed51.com Photo)

12:06

Allen Karnes (#29) scored his best Super Late Model finish with third tonight. (Speed51.com Photo)

12:05

Josh Bragg goes for a spin in the Super Late Model feature. (Speed51.com Photo)

12:02

Super Late Model tech is now clear.  Bubba Pollard is the official winner and the official Gulf Coast Champion.

11:58

Still awaiting word from the tech shed.

11:57

Comment From Guest Bubbas 16 win this year 53 of his career in late models and four in a row

11:50

Comment From Guest HAPPY FOR POLLARD AND SANDERS – HOWEVER, IF AUGIE GRILL DIDN’T HAVE BAD LUCK HE WOULDN’T HAVE ANY LUCK. I’M NOT AN AUGIE FAN, BUT BLESS HIS HEART!

11:49

Comment From MMS MAYBE YOU SHOULD PUT A “BOUNTY” ON BUBBA’S HEAD. THERE WAS ONE ON RONNIE AT MONTGOMERY MOTOR SPEEDWAY BACK IN THE MID/LATE 70’S WHEN HE DROVE CAR #18.

11:48

Still no word on Super Late Model tech thus far.

11:47

Donald Crocker has won the Modified race over Bubba Pollard and Gerald Wilkerson.

11:44

With two laps to go, Crocker leads by a full straigh-away on Pollard.

11:42

Halfway through the Modified feature, Donald Crocker leads Bubba Pollard.

11:35

Bubba Pollard’s right-front tire had been going flat in the later stages of the Super Late Model race.  The tire had lost several pounds of pressure when his car owner, Ronnie Sanders, checked it as soon as the 18 pulled into victory lane.

11:34

A spin on the opening lap of the Modifieds has brought out the red flag.  It appears that the car may have damaged the inside fence on the backstretch.

11:33

Bubba Pollard went right from victory lane into his Modified, where he started sixth.

11:31

The win unofficially earns Bubba Pollard the Sunoco Gulf Coast Championship.

11:30

The results are unofficial until the tech process has been completed.

11:30

UNOFFICIAL SUPER LATE MODEL FINISH 1. Bubba Pollard 2. Jeff Choquette 3. Allen Karnes 4. Josh Bragg 5. Donnie Wilson 6. Logan Boyett 7. Jeremy Pate 8. Augie Grill 9. Jerry Artuso 10. Casey Smith 11. Steven Davis 12. Stephan McCurley 13. Chris Davidson 14. Mike Garvey 15. Thomas Praytor 16. DJ VanderLey 17. Dale Little

11:19

There is much more to come from here at Mobile International Speedway.  We are headed trackside for post race interviews, technical inspection and more.  Stay tuned for updates from Post Race Tech and full finishing results.

11:19

CHECKERS – Bubba Pollard sweeps the weekend, winning the Miller Lite 100 at both Pensacola and Mobile!

11:17

Lap 91 – Pollard shoots out with a large lead over Choquette.

11:16

RESTART – Lap 91 – Bubba Pollard has nine laps between him and the Championship.

11:15

One to go at the line.

11:14

Pollard, Choquette, Pate, Bragg, Wilson, Karnes and Boyett.  Those are the cars still running.

11:14

Grill climbed back into his car, got a bump start from the tow vehicle and limped his car to pit road.  His helmet was off when he passed by.

11:13

Comment From RandallGuess these guys felt the fans got cheated out of wreckfest last night at Five Flags so they are making up for it tonight.

11:12

Grill has climbed from the car and appears to be okay.

11:12

YELLOW (11) – Lap 91 – Jeremy Pate slams into the back bumper of Augie Grill, sending him spinning in turn 4.  Josh Bragg spins to avoid Grill.  Grill sits in the middle of turn 4.

11:10

RESTART – Lap 91 – Pollard, Grill, Choquette, Pate and Wilson

11:09

No more Lucky Dogs as we are within 10 laps to go.

11:09

YELLOW (10) – Lap 92 – Jerry Artuso is over the banking in turn three. Artuso drives back over, and comes to pit road.

11:07

Lap 90 – Pollard leads Choquette, Grill, Bragg, Wilson, Bragg.

11:06

Lap 86 – Pollard has a 1.5 sec lead on 2nd place Choquette.

11:05

Lap 83 – Grill takes 3rd from Wilson on the low side in turn four.

11:04

Lap 80 – Pollard shoots out with the lead as Choquette takes 2nd from Wilson.

11:03

RESTART – Lap 80 – Pollard, Wilson, Choquette, Pate, Boyett, Karnes, Grill, Artuso, Bragg.

11:02

Still no Lucky Dog on this caution.  One to go at the line.

11:01

YELLOW (9) – Lap 80 – Josh Bragg lost it going into turn three… spins and almost collects Karnes and Artuso.

11:00

RESTART – Lap 80 – Pollard, Wilson, Choquette, Pate, Boyett

10:59

Grill returns to the race after making a pit stop.  One to go at the line.

10:58

Jerry Artuso is returning to the race.

10:58

Augie Grill pits.

10:57

No Lucky Dog on this yellow.

10:57

YELLOW (8) – Lap 80 – On the restart, Augie Grill lost a tire going into turn one.  As he washed up the track, the field passed by.  Casey Smith and Jerry Artuso made contact, turning Artuso in front of Smith, who then jumped over the hood of Artuso.

10:55

RESTART – Lap 80 – Pollard leads Grill, Artuso, Smith, Wilson, Choquette, Boyett, Bragg, Karnes and Pate.

10:53

LUCKY DOG – 29 Allen Karnes; puts him on the lead lap.

10:52

YELLOW (7) – Lap 80 – Josh Bragg does everything put spining out after a massive slide in the grass in turn one.

10:51

Lap 80 – Josh Bragg passes Jeremy Pate for 7th.

10:51

Lap 79 – Jeff Choquette runs 6th.

10:51

Comment From Guest Wheres Choquette ??

10:50

Lap 75 – Augie Grill passes low under Casey Smith in turn one to take 2nd.

10:49

Lap 71 – Boyett is working his way back up through the field as Pollard stretches his lead over Smith, Grill, Artuso and Wilson.

10:48

Lap 67 – Boyett washed up high in turn two and drops to the rear of the field as Pollard fights off a challenge from Smith for the lead.

10:47

RESTART – Lap 67 – Pollard, Smith, Grill, Boyett, Artuso, Choquette, Bragg, Pate, Wilson.

10:45

LUCKY DOG – 29 – Allen Karnes, is now only one lap down.

10:45

YELLOW (6) – Lap 67 – Steven Davis loops his racer in turn two, but keeps going… not before bringing out the caution.

10:44

Lap 66 – Augie Grill had a big wiggle as he got loose after diving under Casey Smith to try to take 2nd.  He washed up the track and continued on.

10:43

Lap 62 – Chris Davidson in the 41 car is off the pace.  He pits.

10:42

Mike Garvey’s take on the incident that took him out of the lead and out of the race: “A couple of guys, the 12 and the 41, got together and I was already on the high side. I couldn’t get it woah’ed up in time and got into them with my right front. We had a good car, but this seems to be the story of my year.”

10:42

Lap 58 – Pollard takes the lead on the outside of turn two.

10:41

RESTART – Lap 58 – Pollard lost the lead to Smith on the last restart, Smith brings them to green this time.

10:40

Coming to one to go next time by.

10:40

LUCKY DOG – Garvey is the first car one lap down, but he is off the track.  No free pass on this yellow.

10:39

Garvey’s team assesses the damage to the 1 car.

10:39

YELLOW (5) – Lap 58 – DJ VanderLey’s car has come to a stop in the bottom of turn two.

10:38

RESTART – Lap 57 – Pollard is now the leader as the field flys into turn one, side by side.

10:37

Track clean up is complete.  One to go next time by.

10:36

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10:35

Extensive damage to Thomas Praytor’s car.

10:33

Show Logan Boyett in 4th, with Jeff Choquette in 5th.

10:32

Chassis and air pressure adjustments for Donnie Wilson under this yellow.

10:31

More on the wreck.  Chris Davidson and Thomas Praytor made the initial contact, collecting Garvey in the process.

10:30

NEW LEADER – Bubba Pollard now leads Casey Smith, Augie Grill, Jeff Choquette and and Jeremy Pate.

10:30

LUCKY DOG – Would have Praytor, but since he was in the wreck there will be no free pass on this caution.

10:29

Hearing from track officials that both drivers are okay.

10:29

YELLOW (4) – Lap 57 – Leader Mike Garvey has made contact with Thomas Praytor in turn three.  While lapping Praytor, Garvey ended up over the top of Praytor’s car.

10:26

Lap 54 – The battle for 8th and 9th is heating up between Steven Davis and Donnie Willson.

10:25

HALFWAY – Lap 50 – Garvey leads Pollard, Smith, Grill, Choquette.

10:24

Lap 48 – Garvey’s lead over Pollard is .780 seconds.

10:24

Lap 45 – VanderLey, Boyett, Pate, Wilson and Davis round out the top ten.

10:23

Lap 43 – Garvey leads Pollard, Smith, Grill and Choquette.

10:23

Lap 42 – 14 of the 16 cars in the race are on the lead lap at this point.

10:22

Lap 38 – Mike Garvey is coming up on the slower cars of Thomas Praytor and Allen Karnes to start lapping on the track.  Karnes is already one lap down.

10:20

Lap 34 – Jeremy Pate and Donnie Wilson are mixing it up for 8th and 9th.

10:19

Lap 28 – The field is strung out around the track now as Dale Little pulls his sick machine to pit road.  Garvey leads Pollard, Smith, Grill and Choquette.

10:18

Lap 25 – Grill passes Choquette on the back stretch to take 4th.

10:17

Lap 22 – Move Augie Grill into the top five as he passes DJ VanderLey on the low side going into turn three.

10:16

Lap 19 – Dale Little is having issues.  The car sounds sick and he is 3 seconds off the pace.

10:16

Comment From Carley J Hey where is Dale Little?

10:15

Lap 17 – Bubba Pollard is up to second, and chasing down Garvey.

10:14

RESTART – Lap 16 – Garvey is the leader now, with Smith, Pollard, Choquette and Boyett behind.

10:13

Augie Grill has worked his way up from the rear to 6th.

10:12

YELLOW (3) Lap 16 – Jerry Artuso spun on the frontstretch by himself.  Jeff Choquette had a brillant start, passing Boyett, Pollard, and VanderLey on the high side to take 3rd.

10:10

RESTART – Lap 15 – Smith, Garvey, VanderLey, Pollard, Boyett, Choquette, Wilson, Artuso, and Bragg.

10:09

Serveral cars in the back of the field pit, including Steven Davis who was fast in practice.

10:07

YELLOW (2) – Lap 15 – Stephan McCurley spins in turns three and four.

10:06

Lap 14 – Bubba Pollard works his way around Boyett to take 4th.

10:05

Lap 11 – Garvey up to second, passing VanderLey on the backstretch.

10:05

Lap 9 – Casey Smith takes the lead, passing Vanderley on the highside in turn two.

10:04

RESTART – Lap 9 – VanderLey and Smith bring the field back to racing.

10:04

Nine laps of 100 are complete.

10:03

One to go at the line.

10:03

Allen Karnes will NOT get the Lucky Dog.  He will not be eligable for it unitl lap 25.

10:03

Several cars have ducked off onto pit road during this caution.

10:02

At the time of the yellow, Augie Grill had already worked his way up to 12th, from the rear.

10:01

YELLOW (1) – Allen Karnes has spun in turn two.  He is able to continue, rejoining the tail of the field.

10:01

Lap 8 – Garvey makes an inside move on Boyett in turn three to take 3rd.

10:00

Lap 5 – VanderLey leads Casey Smith, Logan Boyett, Mike Garvey, and Bubba Pollard.  The leaders are stretching out.

9:59

GREEN FLAG – Lap 1 – DJ VanderLey gets the advantage as the field goes single file in a hurry.  Casey Smith jumps up to 2nd within two laps.

9:59

9:57

ONE TO GO… NEXT TIME BY:  The field comes to green, two by two.  Once again, this is a green flag only race, yellow flag laps do not count.  Tonight’s scheduled distance is 100 laps.

9:56

Two to go at the line.

9:55

BACK ‘EM DOWN:  The field is once again at pace speed.  This race is about to go green.

9:55

SPEED ‘EM UP:  The pace car is bringing the field up to little bit faster pace for a few laps.  This is done to help put heat in the Hoosier tires in an effort to prevent a blow out on the first few laps from low pressure.

9:52

WAVE BY:  On this lap, the field of drivers waves to the crowd, saluting these great fans for their patronage to the speedway tonight.

9:52

LUCKY DOG – The Lucky Dog rule, or Free Pass, is in affect.  The first driver one or more laps down, that was not the cause of the caution, will get a lap back.  No Lucky Dogs will be awarded within 10 laps to go.

9:52

PACE LAPS:  The field is now rolling behind the pace car.  This race’s pace speed and pit road speed is 35 mph.

9:51

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9:51

Engines have fired.

9:51

Comment From Kari Shear-CarlsonYes Jeff Choquette will be in the 29 car for the Derby. (my husband is the crew chief)

9:49

As of right now that is the plan.

9:49

Comment From dannyDo you guys know if jeff choquette will be in the 29 car for the derby?

9:48

The Super Late Models are ready to rip.

9:46

STARTING LINEUP Miller Lite 100, Super Late Models Mobile International Speedway, Irvington (AL) September 24, 2011 Driver From 1 4 DJ VanderLey Mobile (AL) 2 99 Dale Little Satsuma (AL) 3 11 Logan Boyett Pensacola (FL) 4 99 Casey Smith Austin (TX) 5 18 Bubba Pollard Senioa (GA) 6 1 Mike Garvey McDonough (GA) 7 1 Stephan McCurley Humble (TX) 8 22 Josh Bragg Helena (MS) 9 82 Donnie WIlson Oklahoma City (OK) 10 29 Jeff Choquette Loxahatchee (FL) 11 42 Steven Davis Mobile (AL) 12 22 Jeremy Pate Pensacola (FL) 13 5 Jerry Artuso Sault St. Marie (ONT) 14 12 Thomas Praytor Mobile (AL) 15 41 Chris Davidson Pearland (TX 16 112 Augie Grill Hayden (AL) 17 29 Allen Karnes Sharpsburry (GA) – 1 Lap

9:44

DJ VanderLey will start tonight’s race from the pole after Mike Garvey’s team rolled a 6 in the dice roll.

9:44

Allen Karnes will be assesed a one lap penalty for pulling his car from the impound post qualifying to make chassis adjustments.  Davidson, however, is clear.  His team changed an ignition coil as a saftey measure.  Lead technical inspector Ricky Brooks said he didn’t want a failure and Davidson cause a pile up on the track.

9:41

Drivers are strapping into their cars.

9:37

Comment From danny I am glad to see jeff choquette racing this weekend. That kid is the real deal!

9:37

We just touched base with Augie Grill and he said everything on his 112 is fixed up and he’s ready to move forward from the rear of the field.

9:37

Both Allen Karnes and and Chris Davidson worked on their cars after qualifying, and will have to start from the rear… joing Augie Grill who had to replace rear end parts.  Karnes and Davidson qualified in the back of the pack anyway, so the penalty was minimal.

9:34

Donnie Wilson talks last-minute strategy with his crew.

9:33

Gridding is when the field of cars is brought to (in this case) the frontstrech prior to the start of the event.  Tonight, driver introductions will take place from the frontstretch.  Sometimes, after the field has gridded, the track opens the gates for a meet and greet autograph session.

9:33

Comment From Guest What does gridding mean?

9:32

Track promoter Rick Crawford chats with Jerry Artuso on the grid.

9:29

The Miller Lite Series/ Sunoco Gulf Coast Series Super Late Models are now gridding on the frontstretch.

9:27

The Sportsman race is over.  Michael Sanford won the race after another malee that saw leaders Chad Dulabhan and Steve Buttrick collide on the backstretch.  The spinning cars caused chaos as Randy Thompson, and Steven Allday went flying over the banking in turn four.

9:25

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9:23

DJ VanderLey watches Sportsman victory lane ceremonies.

9:17

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9:14

Comment From calvin i will take a super late model race anyday over na$car races!!!! thank youspeed51.com!!!!!

9:14

Track officials are resetting the field during this lengthy yellow flag period as track clean up continues.  The blowers are out in turns three and four clear dirt and debris from the track surface.

9:12

Still not quite done with the Sportsman feature. Under caution again on lap 18 of 20.

8:57

The Sportsman division has developed a case of yellow fever here tonight. We will hopefully wrap this one up shortly to get to Super Late Model racing.

8:57

Comment From Terry Thanks to all fans and sponsers of short track racing Across the USA. This is where the TRUE racing is in America.

8:53

Getting ready for a restart on lap 13 of the 20-lap Sportsman feature. The Super Late Models will then line up on the frontstretch with out-of-car driver introductions before we go green.

8:51

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8:51

Comment From MEPengines Shirley,IN

8:44

Comment From jimmy dru warner robins ga.

8:39

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8:38

Comment From Mike Ray Raleigh,N.C. aka Simpkinsville,U.S.A.

8:38

Comment From Racer83 Linden Alabam

8:37

Bubba Pollard is going for two sweeps tonight.  With a win tonight, Pollard could not only sweep this Gulf Coast Series weekend, but could also claim his 5th Miller Lite Series victory of the year, sweeping all five Super Late Model races here at Mobile in 2011.

8:36

Comment From adam quattlebaum lawarenceville ga. go bubba pollard. lets go for the sweep

8:34

Comment From Todd St John virgin islands

8:34

The Bob’s Speed Shop Sportsman Divison is up next for their 20 lap feature.  Following the Sportsman feature is the Miller Lite Series/Sunoco Gulf Coast Series Super Late Models for the Miller Lite 100.

8:33

Comment From Jack From Hampton, Ga

8:33

Comment From Courtney Grill Pulling for my hubs from home in Hayden AL. WIshing I could be there! Go Augie

8:32

Comment From Bobby Huntsville, Alabama

8:32

Comment From The Sanders Family Fayetteville, GA

8:32

Jay Jay Day has picked up yet another victory in the Island Motors II Bomber Division by winning tonight’s 15 lap feature.

8:31

Comment From Race fan Cumming Ga.

8:30

Comment From Edward Orlando, FL

8:30

Comment From Terry Coming in loud and clear in Campton Ga.

8:30

Comment From william new brunswick canada

8:30

Comment From Justin Maysville Ga

8:29

As we draw closer to the start of the Miller Lite 100, we’d like to know from where you hail from.  From where are you reading tonight’s coverage?

8:28

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8:18

Feature racing has begun here at MIS. The 15-lap Bomber feature is the first of the evening. The Super Late Model race will be the third on tonight’s card.

8:18

Let’s also give credit to the Donnie Wilson team. As Grill told 51, the part isn’t exactly for the same type of rear end that he runs, but the Wilson team was friendly enough to let the Grill team borrow it and several members of the Wilson team were underneath the 112 helping make the repairs.Grill told us that he does plan to have the repairs made for tonight’s race.

8:16

Comment From Guest Bubba and Mr. Ronnie is THE BEST!!

8:16

Comment From Courtney Grill Augie is lucky to have such good friends in the race community.

8:16

Comment From Asphalt29 Make’s for good racing when all cars can race. Lucky to have racers that show great sportsmanship in this series.

8:14

Comment From Mike Ray Just told Ms.Hotrod;Drivers,teams,fans and car owners are the best!So glad to be associated w/ racers!

8:08

We just checked with Augie Grill. The part that broke on his 112 was the jack shaft, which is a rear end component that is an extention of the driveshaft. Donnie Wilson’s team, parked right next to Grill’s, offered a replacement and it will be on the 112 in time for tonight’s feature. Another classy move by the Wilson team, as it was with the Pollard team with their backup car if necessary.

8:07

Comment From Race fan A classy move by the 18 team!

7:54

Grill’s team hard at work on the 112.

7:53

The Augie Grill team is hard at work replacing the rear end in the 112. If the necessary changes can not be made, Bubba Pollard and his Ronnie Sanders Racing team have unloaded a backup car and are preparing it for Grill to drive as a last resort. That is a great sign of sportsmanship between two hard-nosed competitors.

7:47

QUALIFYING RESULTS Miller Lite 100, Super Late Models Mobile International Speedway, Irvington (AL) September 24, 2011 Driver From 1 1 Mike Garvey McDonough (GA) 16.915 2 18 Bubba Pollard Senioa (GA) 17.001 3 99 Casey Smith Austin (TX) 17.044 4 11 Logan Boyett Pensacola (FL) 17.082 5 99 Dale Little Satsuma (AL) 17.083 6 4 DJ VanderLey Mobile (AL) 17.146 7 1 Stephan McCurley Humble (TX) 17.217 8 22 Josh Bragg Helena (MS) 17.217 9 82 Donnie WIlson Oklahoma City (OK) 17.250 10 29 Jeff Choquette Loxahatchee (FL) 17.264 11 42 Steven Davis Mobile (AL) 17.306 12 22 Jeremy Pate Pensacola (FL) 17.308 13 5 Jerry Artuso Sault St. Marie (ONT) 17.383 14 12 Thomas Praytor Mobile (AL) 17.570 15 41 Chris Davidson Pearland (TX 17.628 16 29 Allen Karnes Sharpsburry (GA) 17.957 17 112 Augie Grill Hayden (AL) No Time

7:44

Super Late Model qualifying is now complete. Mike Garvey has set fast time.

7:43

Augie Grill’s GARC Motorsports team is hustling to replace the rear end in his 112 car.  Grill will start from the rear for tonight’s race.

7:42

12 Thomas Praytor (Mobile, AL) Lap 1: 18.085 Lap 2: 17.570 Best Lap: 17.570

7:41

29 Jeff Choquette (Loxahatchee, FL) Lap 1: 17.421 Lap 2: 17.264 Best Lap: 17.264

7:40

99 Casey Smith (Austin, TX) Lap 1: 17.362 Lap 2: 17.044 Best Lap: 17.044

7:39

22 Jeremy Pate (Pensacola, FL) Lap 1: 17.604 Lap 2: 17.308 Best Lap: 17.308

7:38

22 Josh Bragg (Helena, MS) Lap 1: 17.508 Lap 2: 17.217 Best Lap: 17.217

7:37

4 DJ VanderLey Lap 1: 17.317 Lap 2: 17.146 Best Lap: 17.146

7:36

99 Dale Little (Satsuma, AL) Lap 1: 17.303 Lap 2: 17.083 Best Lap: 17.083

7:35

Garvey jumps to the top of the board.

7:35

1 Mike Garvey (McDonough, GA) Lap 1: 17.067 Lap 2: 16.915 Best Lap: 16.915

7:34

5 Jerry Artuso (Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario) Lap 1: 17.383 Lap 2: 17.458 Best Lap: 17.383

7:33

1 Stephan McCurley (Humble, TX) Lap 1: 17.349 Lap 2: 17.217 Best Lap: 17.217

7:32

Pollard bumps Boyett off of the top spot.

7:32

18 Bubba Pollard (Senoia, GA) Lap 1: 17.290 Lap 2: 17.001 Best Lap: 17.001

7:31

41 Chris Davidson (Pearland, TX) Lap 1: 17.873 Lap 2: 17.628 Best Lap: 17.628

7:30

Boyett is on the provisional pole early in qualifying.

7:29

11 Logan Boyett (Pensacola, FL) Lap 1: 17.222 Lap 2: 17.082 Best Lap: 17.082

7:29

42 Steven Davis (Mobile, AL) Lap 1: 17.347 Lap 2: 17.306 Best Lap: 17.306

7:28

Steven Davis up next, he was fast in practice.

7:28

82 Donnie Wilson (Oklahoma City, OK) Lap 1: 17.374 Lap 2: 17.250 Best Lap: 17.250

7:27

Possible transmission problems on Grill’s car.

7:26

29 Allen Karnes (Sharpsburg, GA) Lap 1: 18.365 Lap 2: 17.957 Best Lap: 17.957

7:26

The 29 car of Allen Karnes leads the field of qualifiers as Augie Grill, who was suppsosed to go out first has mechanical issues.  Grill’s team is headed back to the pits.

7:23

The Super Late Model track record is a 16.802 held by Augie Grill. SLM drivers are strapping into their cars for tonight’s qualifying session.

7:11

Modified qualifying is complete. Super Late Models will roll off next once the gates clear.

7:09

If you are in driving distance, there is still time to come out to the track.  The weather is good and the food smells great.  Bring the whole family!  The Super Late Model Miller Lite 100 will be the third feature on the schedule, after Bombers and Sportsman.

7:09

The Modified Track Record has fallen again, as Gerald Wilkerson has toured MIS with a lap of 17.559, bumping Bubba Pollard from the Modified pole.

7:03

Bubba Pollard has broken his own Modified Track Record with a lap of 17.847 in Modiifed time trials. Will he set another record in Super Late Model qualifying? We’ll find out in a few minutes.

7:00

The Modifieds are about to roll out for qualifying. The Super Late Models will follow.

6:59

It’s our pleasure…glad to be here to bring the action to all the fans…but there’s nothing like being at the track. Thanks to everyone who comes out to their local short track every weekend and for checking out 51 during the week and on those weekends when you’re not in the pits or grandstands at your local race.

6:58

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6:57

The Modified division is about to qualify.  Once they have completed their time trials, the Sunoco Gulf Coast Series Super Late Models are up for Pole Qualifying for tonight’s Miller Lite 100.

6:31

Indeed, tonight’s CRA Super Series event at Berlin Raceway tonight has been postponed due to rain until Saturday, September 8th.

6:30

Comment From Guest didnt miss much in CRA. we got wet in Berlin. rainout

6:26

She, along with our Elgin “Stat Boy” Traylor, Mike Twist and Bob Dillner have been doing a bang-up job covering the action at New Hampshire Motor Speedway all weekend. You’re stuck with Matt “Duke” Kentfield and “Handsome Dan” Vining here at Mobile tonight!

6:26

Comment From MMS Where is ALLY this week-end?

6:22

We love covering those series, for sure, and have quite a bit this season. We have staff in several areas of the country, but it’s not always in our budget nor do we have the manpower to be at every race, every weekend. If you or someone else would like to sponsor our coverage at certain tracks or series throughout the country, please email[email protected] and let us know where you’d like to see us and how we can make it work! We will be covering events in both the ASA Midwest Tour and CRA later this season, too.

6:22

Comment From Guest could you do more covderage of the midwest series like cra and asa midwest

6:05

We’re nearing the completion of Bomber qualifying. The Super Late Models will be the final division to qualify.

6:02

Local Divison qualifying is ongoing as the Super Late Models roll through pre-qualifying tech.

5:58

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5:52

Grant Enfinger watches teammate Josh Bragg. He will sit tonight’s race out as he helps the Bragg car. (Speed51.com Photo)

5:46

Stephan McCurley is making his first Gulf Coast weekend attempt of the year. He finished 25th with mechanical issues last night at Five Flags. (Speed51.com Photo)

5:29

Bubba Pollard leads the points coming into tonight’s race. (Speed51.com Photo)

5:29

The other location for today’s Trackside Now coverage on Speed51.com, New Hampshire Motor Speedway, had a fantastic finish to the ACT Invitational race. While we finish up local division practice here at MIS, feel free to open up the following link and read about the finish and come on back in a bit for Super Late Model Qualifying.http://www.speed51.com/2011_Stories/Mods_WMT/Trackside_Now_NHMS_9-24.html

5:28

POINTS (Top 5) Sunoco Gulf Coast Series After 9 of 10 Events Driver From 1 18 Bubba Pollard Senioa (GA) 2 112 Augie Grill Hayden (AL) -40 3 82 Grant Enfinger Fairhope (AL) -84 4 82 Donnie Wilson Oklahoma City (OK) -178 5 1 Mike Garvey McDonough (GA) -158

5:24

Not tonight. We’ll have Trackside Now coverage only throughout the day and night tonight here at Five Flags.

5:24

Comment From Justin Will there be a live broadcast of the race

5:16

Augie Grill watches the competition during the second practice from the top of his GARC Motorsports hauler. (Speed51.com Photo)

5:15

Comment From Asphalt29 Aloha from Hawaii! Go #112

5:14

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5:13

Jeff Choquette (Speed51.com Photo)

5:12

Yes, Pollard will be behind the wheel of the number 07 Jimmy Hammond owned mod here tonight.

5:12

Comment From Guest Is Bubba Pollard running the modified tonite

5:10

Some of the trophies up for grabs at MIS tonight. (Speed51.com Photo)

5:08

Steven Davis paced second round practice. (Speed51.com Photo)

5:05

Mike Williamson and DJ VanderLey talk racing at Mobile. (Speed51.com Photo)

5:04

We talked with DJ VanderLey during Super Late Model practice.  He and his Eddie Craig Racing team were all scratching their heads as to why they didn’t have the performance they were after last night in Pensacola.  His team, like most, thouroughly checks every nut and bolt on the car before and after the race.  They good find nothing wrong.  That led them to believe that there could’ve been a problem with the set of tires on the car.Today however, VanderLey is upbeat and excited about tonight’s race.  At this point, the big key to a solid night for him will be luck.  “We’ve had terrible luck this year,” said VanderLey.  “We’ve been in wrecks, had an engine blow… it’s always something.”

4:59

Local Division practice is on going here at Mobile.  We’re process photos from Super Late Model practice now.

4:52

PRACTICE TIMES (2nd Round) Miller Lite 100 Mobile International Speedway, Irvington (AL) Septmember 24, 2011 Driver From 1 42 Steven Davis Mobile (AL) 17.545 2 29 Jeff Choquette Loxahatchee (FL) 17.565 3 18 Bubba Pollard Senioa (GA) 17.621 4 1 Stephan McCurley Humble (TX) 17.623 5 5 Jerry Artuso Sault St. Marie (ONT) 17.648 6 1 Mike Garvey McDonough (GA) 17.651 7 99 Casey Smith Austin (TX) 17.660 8 82 Donnie WIlson Oklahoma City (OK) 17780 9 41 Chris Davidson Pearland (TX 17849 10 11 Logan Boyett Pensacola (FL) 17.934 11 4 DJ VanderLey Mobile (AL) 18.076 12 12 Thomas Praytor Mobile (AL) 18.092 13 99 Dale Little Satsuma (AL) 18.127 14 22 Jeremy Pate Pensacola (FL) 18.396 15 22 Josh Bragg Helena (MS) 18.414 16 29 Allen Karnes Sharpsburg (GA) 18.747 17 112 Augie Grill Hayden (AL) No Time

4:52

Super Late Model practice is over. Stand by for final practice times.

4:39

UPCOMING EVENTS – Join us September 30th and October 1st for The Lee Fields Memorial 150 Pro Late Models, Island Motors II Bombers, Bob’s Speed Shop Sportsman, Praytor Realty Super Stocks & Alabama Pipe and Supply Modifieds.

4:35

We want to thank Atlanta Thrifty Nickel for their support of Speed51.com as they are the presenting sponsors of our Trackside Now coverage here at Mobile International Speedway. Check them out at www.atlantathriftynickel.com

4:32

Josh Bragg’s #22. (Speed51.com Photo)

4:30

Bubba Pollard won last night’s Blizzard Series race at Five Flags. (Speed51.com Photo)

4:28

Just down the road from here in Pensacola, Florida, Bubba Pollard picked up his second Buddy’s Home Furnishings Blizzard Series victory of the season, while Augie Grill scored the Blizzard Series Championship. For all of yesterday’s action, plus photos, videos and more from the race at Five Flags, check out yesterday’s Trackside Now coverage here:http://www.speed51.com/2011_Stories/Blizzard/Blizzard_Trackside_Now_9_23.html

4:26

Mike Garvey is quickest thus far in Super Late Model practice. (Speed51.com Photo)

4:22

We’ve got some photos from today’s practice session on their way, stay tuned!

4:17

Mike Garvey was fastest in the first practice. (Speed51.com Photo)

4:13

It’s our pleasure and we’re happy to be here. Rick Crawford and his staff here at MIS are a pleasure to work with and we can’t wait for tonight’s race, just like you!

4:13

Comment From Mike Ray Thank you Speed51.com for today’s coverage from Mobile!

4:11

DRIVER ROSTER 1 – Mike Garvey 1 – Stephan McCurley 4 – DJ VanderLey 5 – Jerry Artuso 11- Logan Boyett 12 – Thomas Praytor 18 – Bubba Pollard 22 – Jeremy Pate 22 – Josh Bragg 29 – Jeff Choquette 29 – Allen Karnes 41 – Chris Davidson 42 – Steven Davis 82 – Donnie Wilson 99 – Dale Little 99 – Casey Smith 112 – Augie Grill

4:10

A short yellow on the speedway for a tire pressure gauge on the track, green once again.

4:06

Jerry Artuso is all smiles today after his strong run last night in Pensacola. He feels like something is really clicking and his crew said the car could be even faster here at Mobile tonight.

4:05

Casey Smith is fighting a tight car at the moment. His team is making changes. We asked what he thought of the clouds hanging over the speedway and he said, “Makes it a lot more like race time, which really helps us out.”

3:55

Grant Enfinger is not entered in today’s race. “We didn’t have enough people to support two cars today and we wanted to focus on Josh,” said Enfinger. Josh Bragg is behind the wheel of his number 22 Super Late Model today.

3:42

Practice is now underway here at Mobile. Jeff Choquette was the first car on track.

3:42

Jeff Choquette was the first on with Mike Garvey, Donnie Wilson, Casey Smith and DJ VanderLey.

3:38

Practice is set to begin as cars make their way to stop-n-go.

3:14

Dan Spence conducts the driver’s meeting. (Speed51.com Photo)

3:02

We are heading trackside for the driver’s meeting and practice…. much more heading your way on Trackside Now!

3:02

TODAY’S EVENT SCHEDULE:3:00                Miller Lite Super Late Model Driver’s Meeting   3:30-4:30       Miller Lite Super Late Model Practice   4:30-5:20       Practice for Local Cars (2 rounds): Island Motors II Bombers Bob’s Speed Shop Sportsmen Praytor Realty Super Stocks Alabama Pipe and Supply Modifieds 5:00                Miller Lite Super Late Models to pre-qualifying tech   5:30                Qualifying for Local Divisions: Island Motors II Bomber (1 laps) Bob’s Speed Shop Sportsmen (2 laps) Praytor Realty Super Stocks (2 laps) Alabama Pipe and Supply Modifieds (2 Laps)   6:30                Drivers’ Meeting for Local Divisions   6:45                Qualifying:  Miller Lite Super Late Models   7:50                Pre-race Ceremonies   8:00                Feature Races: Island Motors II Bombers (15 laps) Bob’s Speed Shop Sportsmen (20 laps) Miller Lite 100 Super Late Models Alabama Pipe and Supply Modifieds (20 Laps) Praytor Realty Super Stocks (20 laps)

3:02

WELCOME RACE FANS! – Welcome to Mobile International Speedway as we bring you live Trackside Now coverage of the final Miller Lite Series Super Late Model 100 of 2011.  This is also round 10, the final round, of the 2011 Sunoco Gulf Coast Series.  A champion will be crowned in each division.  Bubba Pollard leads the Miller Lite Series Points, with Augie Grill, Mike Garvey and Donnie Wilson in tow.  The battle between Pollard, Grill and Grant Enfinger is even tighter after last night’s race in Pensacola as those three drivers fight for the Gulf Coast Series championship.

3:01

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Trackside Now: Miller Lite Series – Miller Lite 100 – Mobile Int’l Speedway (AL) – 9/24/11