12:36

That’s going to do it for us here at South Alabama Speedway. We’ll be back tomorrow morning at 10:00am. (Central Time) with Trackside Now Coverage of the 37th annual Rattler 250 as Chad Finley and T.J. Reaid will lead the field to the green flag at 2:00pm.

For all of us with Speed51.com, we say Good Night (Morning) from Opp, Alabama….

 

12:32

TECH: Korey Ruble is Officially the Winner of the Pro Rattler 125. The top 3 have cleared Tech.

 

12:27

Korey Ruble becomes the first repeat winner of the Pro Rattler 125. (Speed51,com photo)

 

 

12:21

It may be a rather lengthy evening here in Opp, Alabama as post race tech is on going. (Speed51.com Photo)

 

 

12:20

The top three cars, Ruble, Robbins and Pollard are in tech, along with the 43 of South.

 

12:18

Post-Race Tech for the Pro Late Models continues.

 

12:16

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12:15

Don’t forget to make your way to the track tomorrow for the 37th Annual Rattler 250 for the Super Late Models. If you can’t be here in person, we will have Trackside Now coverage throughout the day beginning around 9:30am.

 

12:13

Speed51.com would like to congratulate all of our feature winners from tonight’s action. We have more post-race reports up next from the Pro Rattler 125.

 

12:10

Super Stocks – 25 Laps
Unofficial Results

7 – Cameron Henderson
9 – Jim Wall
39 – Jamie Ator
38 – Chopper Stagner
94 – Jason Fowler
1 – Darrell Cawey
27 – Travis Slawson
33 – Waylon Spivey
2 – Greg Talley
16 – Brandon Odom
95 – Travis Valdez

 

12:07

 

 

12:06

L25 – Cameron Henderson will take the checkers and win. Jim Wall and Jamie Ator will go second and third.

 

12:05

L24 – WHITE FLAG – Wall pulls right to the back bumper of the leader down the backstretch for one last run at the lead.

 

12:05

L23 – Green is back out. Stagner gets a good jump as does Ator in third.

 

12:03

This caution will erase the comfortable lead that Henderson had with two laps remaining when we go back green.

 

12:03

L23 – CAUTION – 33 Spivey goes around in turn four. We are hearing there may have been some contact with Talley just prior to the spin.

 

12:01

L20 – Stagner works to the inside of Fowler into turn three and retakes fourth.

 

12:01

L18 – Working through lapped traffic has allowed Wall to close a lot of ground on Henderson.

 

12:00

L17 – Talley and Spivey get lapped by Henderson.

 

12:00

L15 – Henderson is now going to have to deal with some slower traffic.

 

11:59

L13 – Henderson leads the field to halfway as they get pretty well spaced out up front.

 

11:59

L10 – Stagner is reeling in Fowler to try and get back to fourth.

 

11:58

L8 – Henderson continues to show the way over by about 6 car lengths now over Wall.

 

11:57

L5 – Stagner got crossed up coming to green and got rooted back to fifth.

 

11:56

The field has gotten the One to Go signal, lights out, coming to green with  Laps complete.

 

11:54

Track Crew is working to tow away Odom’s car. We are getting reports that something may have broken on the 16 car. Odom has not had the best of luuck this weekend.

 

11:54

Leader now will be Henderson followed by Ator, Stagner and Fowler.

 

11:52

L5 – Leader Odom slaps the backstretch wall bringing out the caution. The car comes to rest just shy of turn three.

 

11:52

L3 – Henderson has gotten past Wall for second.

 

11:51

L1 – Odom and Wall battle hard for the lead down the backstretch but Odom gets in turn three and leads with Wall, Henderson, Ator and Stagner behind.

 

11:49

Green Green Green we are underway for 25 Laps

 

11:49

Super Stocks
Starting Lineup

16 – Brandon Odom
9 – Jim Wall
7 – Cameron Henderson
39 – Jamie Ator
38 – Chopper Stagner
1 – Darrell Cawey
94 – Jason Fowler
95 – Travis Valdez
2 – Greg Talley
33 – Waylon Spivey
27 –  Travis Slawson

 

11:46

The #18 of Hunter Robbins awaits inspection. (Speed51.com Photo)

 

 

11:43

The Pro Rattler 125 Trophy awaits official word as to where it’s new home will be. (Speed51.com Photo)

 

 

11:42

Super Stocks have rolled off behind the Pace Car.

 

11:41

The Super Stocks are lined up on Pit Road for their 25 Lap Feature. 11 Cars are scheduled to take the green flag as Motorcycle Victory Lane wraps up.

 

11:41

Chief Tech Inspector, Ricky Brooks goes over Korey Ruble’s car in post race tech. (Speed51.com Photo)

 

 

11:40

Motorcycles Feature – 15 Laps
Unofficial Results

411 – John Cohorn
72 – Van Rayburn
47 – Davo Majzun
13 – Cameron Joyce
675 – Tristan Reeves
11 – Mani Franquez
112 – Nick Nguyen
5 – Chris Allen
515 – Tim Freeman

 

11:39

Robbins said that he has been “run over by the same people too many times” and sometimes you have to stand your ground.

 

11:36

Lap 15 – Cohorn will win. Rayburn almost crossed up with a lapped bike out of turn four, but holds off Majzun for second and third.

 

11:35

Lap 13 – Rayburn extends his advantage over Majzun as Cohorn conitues to ride in his own Zip Code out front.

 

11:34

Lap 10 – Rayburn and Majzun swap spots twice in that lap.

 

11:33

Lap 8 – Rayburn and Majzun battle now for the runner up spot.

 

11:33

Lap 4 – The top three stay the same as Cohorn has a third of a straight advantage over Rayburn.

 

11:32

411 – John Cohorn leads into turn one over 72 Van Rayburn and 47 Davo Majzun.

 

11:31

9 motorcycles line up shoulder to shoulder for the start. (Speed51.com Photo)

 

 

11:28

A near rumble In the pits as Justin South confronts Hunter Robbins. (Speed51.com Photo)

 

 

11:28

Motorcycles are on track. They will get a few hot laps to get the engines to temperature, then they will line up side-by-side on the Start/Finish Line for a standing start.

 

11:26

Speed51 has confirmed that the Motorcycles will go 15 Laps in their Feature race tonight.

 

11:25

The top three Pro Late Models are now making their way to the Tech area. 51 has correspondents there, as the Motorcycles are scheduled to be next on-track.

 

11:24

More damage, this time to Justin South’s car as he waits for tech to begin. (Speed51.com Photo)

 

 

11:23

Fans don’t forget to be here at the track tomorrow as it will be twice the distance. 250 laps for the Super Late Models in the 37th Annual Rattler 250.

1:00pm – Autograph Session
2:00pm – Race Time (tentatively)

 

11:23

Comment From James

nice job Speed 51. See you tomorrow!

 

11:23

Comment From Texas fans

big thank-you to you all for doing a wonderful job tonight

 

11:20

Hunter Robbins has some cosmetic to his ride after his runner up showing. (Speed51.com Photo)

 

 

11:18

Damage to Bubba Pollard’s third place car. (Speed51.com Photo)

 

 

11:17

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11:17

Ruble wins the Pro Rattler. (Speed51.com photo)

 

 

11:17

The Motorcycles are mounting up in the infield Pit area as they will be the next feature race tonight. We believe they will run 15 Laps.

 

11:15

Pro Rattler 125
Unofficial Results

66 – Korey Ruble
18 – Hunter Robbins
42 – Bubba Pollard
22 – Augie Grill
43 – Justin South
12 – Harrison Burton
4 – Kyle Plott
99 – Casey Smith
66 – Ryan Redmon
88 – Garrett Jones
17 – Shanky Smith
10 – RS Senter
23 – Dalton Grindle
22 – Kevin Herbert
77 – Landon Cling
79 – Kyle Bryant
81 – Brandon Odom
98 – Russell Fleeman
12 – Will Mack
41 – Chris Davidson
54 – John Thompson
12 – Brandon Brilliant
29 – Matthew Wragg
2 – Kyle McCallum
30 – Rusty Sanford

 

11:14

Korey Ruble in victory lane with the crew. (Speed51.com Photo)

 

 

11:13

Pro Rattler 125 Winner, Korey Ruble talks to SAS Announcer, Paul Boswell about his Win. (Speed51.com Photo)

 

 

11:12

Robbins is a little upset after a “convo” with South. Robbins is a little upset after a “convo” with Pollard. (Speed51.com photo)

 

 

11:11

Bubba Pollard and Hunter Robbins stopped on the front stretch. (Speed51.com Photo)

 

 

11:09

CHECKERS – Korey Ruble wins the Pro Rattler 125.

 

11:08

White – Ruble riding trying to win it.

 

11:08

Lap 123 – Robibns is closing!

 

11:08

Lap 121 – Ruble trying to get away, but Robbins is not letting it happen.

 

11:07

Lap 119 – Dogfight for second, while Ruble rides away.

 

11:07

LAp 117 – Pollard takes second and looks for the lead, but here comes Robbins. Cars all over the track.

 

11:06

GREEN – Ruble up through the gears, and heads to turn one.

 

11:06

Going green next time by.

 

11:05

YELLOW – Race director Kevin Chance waves off the restart.

 

11:04

GREEN – Ruble and South try to settle this one.

 

11:04

One to go.

 

11:02

Eight laps to go. Ruble leads South, Pollard, Robbins and Plott.

 

10:58

YELLOW – Odom spun in three. Grill and Shanky spin in the corner as well.

 

10:58

 

 

10:58

Lap 115 – South trying to catch the 66 of Ruble.

 

10:57

Lap 115 – Pollard and Robbins beating on each other for third.

 

10:57

Lap 112 – South and Pollard battle for second as Ruble rides away.

 

10:56

GREEN – Ruble and South head to the banking.

 

10:55

88 Jones is back on Pit Road again under this caution as 99 Smith hits Pit Road behind him.

 

10:54

South is now second, but Pollard has come alive in the last few laps.

 

10:53

YELLOW – Odom turns Casey Smith off turn two.

 

10:52

Lap 111 – South is there!

 

10:52

GREEN – Ruble gets away, but South takes second and wants more!

 

10:52

Crew works to repair the back bumper of Garrett Jones. (Speed51.com Photo)

 

 

10:51

Top five now:

66 Ruble
99 Smith
43 South
42 Pollard
18 Robbins

 

10:51

Augie Grill’s car gets some attention after going around during that caution. (Speed51.com Photo)

 

 

10:49

Jones and Fleeman visit Pit Road after they were hooked together on the backstretch. Senter and Grill join them on Pit Road.

 

10:48

YELLOW – Grill, Odom, Fleeman and Jones wreck on the back.

 

10:47

Lap 107 – Ruble leads by about 3 car lengths.

 

10:47

Lap 105 – South gets away, and Pollard slips past Robbins.

 

10:47

LAp 103 – Robbins gives way to South, but now takes the cross over to the bottom.

 

10:46

Lap 102 – South under Robbins for third, but cant make the move work now.

 

10:46

GREEN – Ruble leads the field this time.

 

10:46

Damage to the front end of Dalton Grindle’s car. (Speed51.com Photo)

 

 

10:45

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10:45

Give a shout out to Landon Cling. He started 24th, and now rides in 6th.

 

10:45

Grindle is on Pit Road. He has to restart at the rear regardless so why not check the car.

 

10:44

102 laps complete, 23 to go.

 

10:43

YELLOW – Grindle loops it in turn two.

 

10:43

Lap 100 – Top 10

1. Ruble
2. Smith
3. Robbins
4. South
5. Pollard
6. CLing
7. Jones
8. Grill
9. Odom
10. Redmon

 

10:42

Lap 98 – Ruble tries to get away now.

 

10:42

Lap 96 – The fans jump up and down as the hometown favorite Ruble takes the lead from Smith!

 

10:41

Lap 92 – Smith and Ruble work past Shanky, who was darting in front of the leaders.

 

10:40

Lap 90 -Ruble takes a peek but Smith slams the door hard in one!

 

10:40

Lap 88 – Shanky Smith and Dalton Grindle are the next cars to be lapped.

 

10:39

Lap 84 – Grill’s slide continues. He is back to eighth as Cling roars by.

 

10:39

LAp 83 – The leaders work around the outside of Bryant.

 

10:38

Lap 82 – About equal difference for the top three drivers.

 

10:38

Car Owner and Crew Chief, Scott Neal watches his driver, Landon Cling work his way from 24th to 8th. (Speed51.com Photo)

 

 

10:38

Lap 80 – Pollard kicks Grill to the high lane for fifth and takes the spot.

 

10:37

Lap 80 – As the top three work through traffic, fourth through tenth are reeling them in.

 

10:37

Lap 77 – Ruble is there. He is all over the rear deck of Smith.

 

10:36

Lap 75 – Grill gives way and falls in behind.

 

10:36

Lap 74 – South works Grill for fourth.

 

10:35

Lap 71 – Three car battle up front.

 

10:35

Lap 69 – Mack crowds Smith in three, but gives way to the leaders.

 

10:34

Lap 67 – Smith, Ruble and Robbins are about to catch lap traffic. Mack will be the first car.

 

10:34

Lap 66 – Odom inside Plott has worked into the top ten.

 

10:33

Halfway rundown

1. Smith
2. Ruble
3. Robbins
4. Grill
5. South
6. Pollard
7. Jones
8. Cling
9. Redmon
10, Plott
11. Odom
12. Grindle
13. Burton
14. Senter
15. Fleeman
16. Shanky Smith
17. Mack
18. Bryant
19 Herbert

 

10:31

Lap 57 – Ruble is all over the rear of Smith. He wants this race bad!

 

10:31

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10:30

Lap 54 – Lap after lap the 66 of Ruble works Smith, but can’t find a way by.

 

10:30

Lap 51 – Smith, Ruble and Robbins have now distanced themselves from the pack.

 

10:29

Lap 50 – Redmon gives up the insidle to lane Jones, and Cling takes a spot as well.

 

10:29

Lap 48 – Jones working the bottom side of Redmon for seventh.

 

10:28

Lap 46 – Behind the top six, come Redmon, Jones, Cling and Grindle.

 

10:28

Lap 45 – Six car breakaway now, the five from earlier plus Bubba Pollard.

 

10:27

Lap 43 – Robbins gets the run on the bottom and takes third.

 

10:27

Lap 42 – Robbins and Grill door to door for third.

 

10:27

Lap 41 – Smith leads, but the whole pack is breathing down his neck.

 

10:26

GREEN – Smith comes through the gears, and we are racing once again.

 

10:26

Air Pressure adjustments on R.S. Senter. (Speed51.com Photo)

 

 

10:26

Senter’s crew works on the Left Rear and Right Front before he rejoins.

 

10:26

One to go till green.

 

10:25

Davidson and Odom rejoin.

 

10:25

Damage to Chris Davidson’s entry. (Speed51.com Photo)

 

 

10:24

Senter comes to pit road.

 

10:23

Both those cars continued on, but Fleeman spun to avoid the wreck. Fleeman will go to the rear as the actual cause of the caution.

 

10:22

YELLOW – Lap 40 – Odom and Davidson tangle in turn two. Battling for the Tenth spot.

 

10:22

Lap 37 – Local fave Ryan Redmon rides in 7th in a new GARC machine.

 

10:21

Lap 35 – Senter has fallen to 10th.

 

10:21

Lap 33 – Ruble pulls up to the bumper of Smith. Great racing all over the track!

 

10:20

Lap 32- Once again the top five begin to separate themselves from the pack. Smith leads followed by Ruble, Grill, Robbins and South. Pollard rides sixth about 8 car lengths behind South.

 

10:19

Lap 27 – Grill wants by Ruble, but the No. 66 is too strong right now.

 

10:18

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10:18

The pit crew is underneath the hood of John Thompson’s #54. (Speed51.com Photo)

 

 

10:18

Lap 26 – Senter under South, but JSR slams the door in turn one.

 

10:17

GREEN – Smith and Ruble hit the gas and off we go.

 

10:17

Thompson’s car appeared to check up suddenly off of turn two. Will Mack, who had no choice, got into the back of Thomspon. Mack had the entire top five glued to his back bumper.

 

10:17

Bryant will be the free pass under this caution.

 

10:17

Brandon Brilliant is on pit road and is done for the night due to a clutch problem. (Speed51.com Photo)

 

 

10:16

Top 10 Rundown at lap 24

1. Smith
2. Ruble
3. Grill
4. Robbins
5. South
6. Senter
7. Pollard
8. Redmon
9, Davidson
10.Fleeman

 

10:15

YELLOW – Thompson spins off turn two in front of the leaders. Everyone makes it by ok.

 

10:14

Lap 21 – Brilliant way off the pace, and comes to pit road.

 

10:14

Lap 20 – Smith has caught Bryant, and will move to the high lane to make it by.

 

10:13

LAp 17 – Mack and Bryant are in the leader’s cross hairs to go a lap down.

 

10:13

Lap 15 – Back half of the top ten putting on a good show with Davidson, Pollard and Redmon.

 

10:12

Lap 13 – Grill now all over the rear of Ruble. Augie is coming to the front in the BRG 22.

 

10:11

Lap 11 – Smith catching the rear of the field. Herbert will be the first car to go a lap down.

 

10:11

Lap 8 – The Top five have pulled away from the pack: Smith, Ruble, Grill, Robbins and South.

 

10:11

Kyle McCallum’s damaged machine. (Speed51.com Photo)

 

 

10:10

Lap 7 – Smith dives to the bottom, and takes the lead. from Ruble.

 

10:10

Rusty Sanford gets towed away. (Speed51.com Photo)

 

 

10:10

Lap 5 – Smith closes on the rear deck of Ruble, the battle is on for the lead.

 

10:09

Lap 3 – Grill and South battling for the third spot, as Ruble tries to get away.

 

10:09

Lap 2- Ruble leads by 2 car lengths over Smith.

 

10:08

GREEN – On the break, Ruble takes the field to the corner.

 

10:06

It does not appear that they will count any Caution laps in tonight’s Pro Rattler 125.The good news for Drivers is that without counting Caution laps they can not lose laps on Pit Road under Caution.

 

10:04

Sanford and Wragg are going on the hook, and it appears their day is done just barely a lap in to it.

 

10:03

Top 5

1. 66 – Ruble
2. 99 – Smith
3. 43 – South
4. 22 – Grill
5. 18 – Robbins

 

10:03

We did get one lap in the books, so we will have a single file restart.

 

10:02

McCallum comes to pit road leaking some oil.

 

10:02

The wreck happened near the tail end of the field, and Kyle Brant spun to avoid the mele.

 

10:01

YELLOW – McCallum, Wragg and Sanford pile in the turn one wall.

 

10:01

Lap 1 – Ruble gets the jump, and takes the lead.

 

10:00

Green – South and Ruble take the field to the corner, and we are underway in the Pro Rattler 125!

 

10:00

One to go this time by. Place your bets ladies and gentlemen. We are about to go green.

 

9:58

 

 

9:58

Pro Rattler 125 Starting Line-Up
Row 1: 43 Justin South – 66 Korey Ruble
Row 2: 22 Augie Grill – 99 Casey Smith
Row 3: 18 Hunter Robbins – 88 Garrett Jones
Row 4: 10 R.S. Senter – 42 Bubba Pollard
Row 5: 98 Russell Fleeman – 41 Chris Davidson
Row 6: 66 Ryan Redmon – 23 Dalton Grindle
Row 7: 17 Shanky Smith – 54 John Thompson
Row 8: 77 Landon Cling – 12 Brandon Brilliant
Row 9: 2 Kyle McCallum – 4 Kyle Plott
Row 10: 12 Harrison Burton – 29 Matthew Wragg
Row 11: 22 Kevin Herbert – 30 Rusty Sanford
Row 12: 79 Kyle Bryant – 12 Will Mack

Row 13: 81 Brandon Odom

 

9:57

Cars are rolling behind the pace car, and we are minutes away from green.

 

9:54

Comment From Spencer Davis 

Just got done at myrtle beach go getem rs senter and augie grill

 

9:53

The Pro Late Model engines have fired and the roll off the front stretch behind the pace car.

 

9:48

Three Alabama natives occupy the first three spots: Augie Grill (22), Korey Ruble (66) & Justin South (43). (Speed51.com Photo)

 

 

9:47

Driver intros are done, and the 25 wheelmen are getting strapped in a ready for 125 green laps at South Alabama Speedway.

 

9:45

Landon Cling prepares for his first start with Scott Neal Racing. (Speed51.com Photo)

 

 

9:43

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9:43

Comment From James 

Have a good run Garrett Jones from fans in wisconsin.

 

9:43

Comment From Bonnie 

Dalton Grindle all the way to the checkered flag

 

9:43

Comment From Guest 

Matt Wragg!!!!

 

9:42

12-year-old Harrison Burton is strapped in and ready to go. (Speed51.com Photo)

 

 

9:41

Comment From 112fan 

Augie Grill baby!

 

9:40

Comment From Austin Hill 

Bubba Pollard!!! He’s the man in these late models! He definitely will be the one to beat!!!

 

9:40

Comment From Guest 

Mullet Man Justin South

 

9:39

Russell Fleeman awaits Driver Introductions. (Speed51.com Photo)

 

 

9:38

Comment From Guest 

Fleeman!!!!

 

9:37

Comment From Texas fans 

#99 Casey Smith his time has come

 

9:37

Comment From Lee 

Casey Smith kicked butt in his Pro Late Model in San Antonio and has won many race at SAS – I pick the Texas Kid

 

9:37

Comment From Guest 

i’m pulling for brandon odom!! wish i was there to watch

 

9:37

Comment From Maddux 

BUBBA POLLARD – WHO ELSE!!!?????

 

9:37

Comment From Guest 

casey smith with the win tonite

 

9:36

Dalton Grindle is all smiles about 125 laps tonight. (Speed51.com Photo)

 

 

9:36

Comment From Troy Hester 

Great crowd! Good luck to the Georgia boys.

 

9:35

Anyone have a pick or fave driver they are pulling for?

 

9:34

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9:31

Comment From Austin Hill 

Lets go Bubba Pollard and Rs Senter! Wish I was there running with you guys!!

 

9:29

Bubba Pollard is one of the most successful drivers in recent history st South Alabama Speedway. (Speed51.com Photo)

 

 

9:28

13-year-old Garrett Jones signs done autographs as he is a popular stop with the fans. (Speed51.com Photo)

 

 

9:27

Augie Grill is relaxed before the start of the Pro Rattler 125′ (Speed51.com Photo)

 

 

9:26

Dalton Grindle makes a new fan. (Speed51.com photo)

 

 

9:26

Kevin Herbert has found a way to attract the younger fans. (Speed51.com photo)

 

 

9:23

New Track Record Holder, Justin South and the crew pose for a photo before Driver Introductions. (Speed51.com Photo)

 

 

9:23

Some of the Motorcycle racers with their Bikes have joined the Pro Lates on the Front Stretch for the Autograph Session.

 

9:22

Russell Fleeman signs a autograph for a lucky fan. (Speed51.com photo)

 

 

9:19

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9:19

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9:16

Another view of the great crowd on hand here tonight for the Pro Rattler 125 and local division features. (Speed51.com Photo)

 

 

9:15

A huge flock of fans are waiting to cone out for Autographs. (Speed51.com Photo)

 

 

9:11

Our Speed51 crew is Trackside to talk to some of the Pro Late Model drivers as they get ready for 125 laps under much cooler conditions then they have run on all weekend.

 

9:07

The Pro Late Models are being rolled out onto the Front Stretch now for their Autograph Session prior to the Pro Rattler 125 which will run next.

 

9:05

No disappointment for Nester in post race, “I love racing against guys like that. He did what he had to do to win and we’ll take second.” Nester and Pollard were two of the first people to congratulate Crocker in Victory Lane.

 

9:04

Crocker said in Victory Lane that he read online that Nester would be here and he said “He’s about the best in the World at these cars. It feels pretty awesome to beat him.”

 

9:03

Crocker wins the Modfied feature. (Speed51.com photo)

 

 

9:02

 

 

9:02

UNOFFICIAL Modifieds Feature Results
1. 5 Donald Crocker – 40 Laps
2. 11 Brian Nester – 40
3. 07 Bubba Pollard – 40
4. 17 Ricky Brooks – 40
5. 131 Jeff Letson – 40
6. 66 Heath Mills – 40
7. 91 Jim Wall – 40
8. 114 Brandon Odom – 40
9. 17 Chris Cotto – 40
10. 9 Martin Lilland – 40
11. 1 Kip Whitehead – 40
12. 99 Brandon Howell – 40
13. 4 Mario Lupi – 40
14. 51 Rick McCarson – 40
15. 7 Terry Malone – 40
16. 84 Terry Davis – 40
17. 17 Bruce Permenter – 38
18. 71 Jacob Permenter – 20
19. 00 Brandon Curran – 20
20. 7 Todd Jones – 17
21. 145 Billy Melvin – 11
22. 12 Jeremy Mack – 6
23. 12 Dave Nester – 1

 

8:57

B. Nester led the first 39 laps, but it would be Crocker who would lead the most important one of all and a $1,500 payday.

 

8:56

CHECKERED: Donald Crocker PASSES B. Nester out of turn four to WIN the Modifieds portion of the 37th annual Rattler 250 Weekend!

 

8:56

WHITE FLAG: B. Nester is hanging on but Crocker again to the inside.

 

8:55

LAP 38: Pollard reels the top two back in with Two Laps To Go.

 

8:55

LAP 37: B. Nester and Crocker have pulled away from Pollard.

 

8:55

LAP 36: Crocker has tried the inside and each time B. Nester slams the door coming out of the corners.

 

8:54

Five Laps To Go.

 

8:54

LAP 34: B. Nester and Crocker pull away from Pollard and the rest of the field.

 

8:54

B. Nester has led the whole way and is seven laps away from making the trip from the North worthwhile as we’re GREEN.

 

8:54

One lap to go as the lights are off on the pace car.

 

8:53

Brooks started 11th and is now fourth while Lilland started 20th and is ninth.

 

8:52

33 Laps Completed – 7 Laps To Go (Top 10);
1. 11 Brian Nester
2. 5 Donald Crocker
3. 07 Bubba Pollard
4. 17 Ricky Brooks
5. 131 Jeff Letson
6. 66 Heath Mills
7. 114 Brandon Odom
8. 91 Jim Wall
9. 9 Martin Lilland
10. 17 Chris Cotto

 

8:51

CAUTION: Debris has been spotted in turns one and two.

 

8:51

LAP 33: Pollard returns to the front and is now challenging Crocker for second.

 

8:51

LAP 32: Brooks and Letson slip by Mills for fourth and fifth.

 

8:50

LAP 31: B. Nester and Crocker have pulled away from Pollard.

 

8:50

10 Laps To Go.

 

8:50

LAP 29: B. Nester uses the momentum from the outside to pull away again.

 

8:50

LAP 28: Crocker to the inside of B. Nester but can’t make the pass.

 

8:49

LAP 27: Battle for fifth between Brooks and Letson.

 

8:49

LAP 26: B. Nester, Crocker and Pollard again pull away from Mills and Brooks.

 

8:49

GREEN once again.

 

8:48

One to go at the line.

 

8:48

B. Nester, Crocker and Pollard seem to be the class of the field, but Mills has recovered from slipping back and Brooks is steadily working his way through the field.

 

8:48

(6-10):
6. 131 Jeff Letson
7. 114 Brandon Odom
8. 91 Jim Wall
9. 9 Martin Lilland (Started 20th)
10. 17 Chris Cotto (Who has spun twice and is in the top 10 now)

 

8:47

(Top 5):
1. 11 Brian Nester
2. 5 Donald Crocker
3. 07 Bubba Pollard
4. 66 Heath Mills
5. 17 Ricky Brooks

 

8:46

25 Laps Completed – 15 Laps To Go.

 

8:45

CAUTION: Malone spins for the third time, this time in turn two.

 

8:45

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8:45

LAP 25: Mills is back up to fourth while Brooks has worked his way up to fifth from his 11th starting spot.

 

8:44

LAP 23: B. Nester continues to lead with Crocker and Pollard in tow.

 

8:44

GREEN once again.

 

8:43

22 Laps Completed – 18 Laps To Go.

 

8:42

CAUTION: J. Permenter spins in turn two and makes contact with the inside retaining wall.

 

8:42

Pace Car pulls off one more time and once again we’re GREEN.

 

8:41

One to go.

 

8:41

The Pro Late Models 8th annual Baby Rattler 125 will be next on the schedule as there will be an Autograph Session prior to Driver Introductions.

 

8:39

CAUTION: Curran and McCarson collide in turn three.

 

8:39

LAP 21: Same top three again pull away from the rest of the field.

 

8:39

GREEN.

 

8:38

B. Nester has led the whole way so far, but now has Crocker and Pollard on his back bumper as we try it once again.

 

8:37

CAUTION: Malone goes around in turn four.

 

8:37

HALFWAY (20 Laps Completed – 20 Laps To Go)

 

8:37

LAP 19: Three car pull away as B. Nester, Crocker and Pollard check out.

 

8:36

We’re back to GREEN.

 

8:36

Jones will get a one lap penalty for purposely drawing the caution and then pulling away.

 

8:35

In June of 1953, Herb Thomas spoiled a dominant effort by Lee Petty to win a race in the series now known as the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series at a newly-opened Five Flags Speedway in Pensacola, Florida.

Now nearly 60 years later, NASCAR racing will be back at Five Flags.

To celebrate the 60th anniversary of the first-ever NASCAR event held at Five Flags, the legendary half-mile track will see the debut of the NASCAR K&N Pro Series East at the track April 12 and 13. See all the rising stars of NASCAR racing at Five Flags for the first time ever in the NAPA 150. Advanced reserved tickets are now available by calling the Five Flags Speedway box office at 850-944-8400 and more information can be found on www.5flagsspeedway.com

 

8:35

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8:35

CAUTION: Jones comes to a stop in turn three. He was running in the top 10.

 

8:34

LAP 18: Pollard is lurking behind Crocker

 

8:34

LAP 17: B. Nester leads but for the first time is feeling some pressure from the second place car in the form of Crocker.

 

8:34

We’re back to GREEN.

 

8:33

One lap to go at the line.

 

8:33

Howell pulls down pit road, he was running in fourth place.

 

8:32

Comment From Gearhart Racing 

Cheering Nester on here in Northeastern Indiana, Go get it Brian!

 

8:32

16 Laps Completed – 24 Laps To Go (Top 10):
1. 11 Brian Nester
2. 5 Donald Crocker
3. 07 Bubba Pollard
4. 99 Brandon Howell
5. 66 Heath Mills
6. 17 Ricky Brooks
7. 114 Brandon Odom
8. 91 Jim Wall
9. 131 Jeff Letson
10. 7 Todd Jones

 

8:31

CAUTION: Curran spins in turn two and once again everyone does a great job to avoid another sideways machine.

 

8:30

LAP 16: Crocker and Pollard finally get by Mills who slips to fourth.

 

8:30

LAP 15: Crocker is all over Mills trying to make the pass.

 

8:30

LAP 12: B. Nester again with a great jump as Crocker and Pollard are all over Mills who is still hanging onto second.

 

8:29

GREEN is back out.

 

8:29

One to go once more at the line.

 

8:28

Each and every restart so far, B. Nester has gotten a good jump on Mills who seems to be slow on those restarts. Crocker and Pollard are starting to get impatient with the current second place car.

 

8:27

11 Laps Completed – 29 Laps To Go.

 

8:27

CAUTION: Cotto spins in turn three, everyone takes evasive action but thankfully avoids the sideways Cotto.

 

8:26

LAP 11: Melvin pulls off, he was running in the top 10.

 

8:26

LAP 9: Black Flag on Whitehead.

 

8:25

LAP 7: Pollard is all over the back bumper of Crocker who is trying to get by Mills.

 

8:25

LAP 6: Crocker shows Mills the nerf bar for the third consecutive restart as B. Nester again pulls away.

 

8:25

B. Nester again gets a good restart and we’re GREEN.

 

8:24

One to go at the line.

 

8:24

(11-20):
11. 131 Jeff Letson
12. 7 Todd Jones
13. 4 Mario Lupi
14. 9 Martin Lilland
15. 71 Jacob Permenter
16. 1 Kip Whitehead
17. 84 Terry Davis
18. 51 Rick McCarson
19. 7 Terry Malone
20. 17 Chris Cotto

 

8:23

5 Laps Completed – 35 Laps To Go (Top 10):
1. 11 Brian Nester
2. 66 Heath Mills
3. 5 Donald Crocker
4. 07 Bubba Pollard
5. 145 Billy Melvin
6. 00 Brandon Curran
7. 99 Brandon Howell
8. 114 Brandon Odom
9. 91 Jim Wall
10. 17 Ricky Brooks

 

8:21

Lots of debris in turn two, but we avoid the red flag for now.

 

8:21

In 1979, Clyde Hart set out to have a big early-season race at his New Smyrna Speedway in Florida. The track needed a big event to draw equally big names to the Florida half-mile and the Cracker 200 was it. From 1979 to 1998, the Cracker was one of the biggest events race in Florida. Mr. Hart passed away in 1998 and the race went away from the schedule.

Fast forward to the 2013 season and Clyde’s son Robert Hart has brought the race back to run on March 23rd. Veteran racers such as David Rogers will be trying to best some of the young kids working their way up in a NASCAR Whelen All-American Series Super Late Model event at NSS. Some of the top names in Super Late Model racing will be helping the Cracker 200 get a new life in 2013. For more details, visit www.newsmyrnaspeedway.org

 

8:21

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8:20

Heavy damage to Mack’s machine as there is a ton of debris all over turn two where Mack hit.

 

8:20

CAUTION: J. Permenter spins and Mack had nowhere to go and slammed the turn two wall.

 

8:19

LAP 5: B. Nester gets a great restart and pulls away from Mills and the rest of the field while Crocker and Pollard battle for third.

 

8:19

Cotto returns to the track just in time and we’re GREEN.

 

8:18

One to go.

 

8:18

Cotto actually has come down pit road.

 

8:18

On the restart, Mills and Crocker banged nerf bars in turn two. We will look for some fireworks on this restart.

 

8:18

Cotto makes his way back onto the race track and will restart at the rear of the field.

 

8:17

Still 4 laps completed – 36 laps to go.

 

8:17

CAUTION: Cotto goes flying off of turn two.

 

8:16

B. Nester leads the field out of turn four and we’re back to GREEN flag racing.

 

8:16

One to go at the line. Single File restarts here at SAS.

 

8:15

Malone is also on pit road while D. Nester may have been the one to lose the driveshaft.

 

8:15

Whitehead pulls onto pit road while Track Safety Crews pick up a driveshaft laying on the track in the backstretch.

 

8:14

4 Laps Completed – 36 Laps To Go (Top 10):
1. 11 Brian Nester
2. 66 Heath Mills
3. 5 Donald Crocker
4. 07 Bubba Pollard
5. 99 Brandon Howell
6. 145 Billy Melvin
7. 114 Brandon Odom
8. 00 Brandon Curran
9. 91 Jim Wall
10. 17 Ricky Brooks

 

8:13

CAUTION: B. Permenter spins in turn four.

 

8:13

LAP 4: Nester continues to pull away as the top six cars have broken away from the rest of the pack.

 

8:13

LAP 2: Mills, Crocker and Pollard fight for second through fourth.

 

8:12

LAP 1: B. Nester gets a great jump on the rest of the field to lead the first lap.

 

8:12

Lights are off on the pace car as Brian Nester and Heath Mills lead the field out of turns three and four and we are GREEN.

 

8:11

One to go this time by.

 

8:09

Mods are now working on their pace laps.

 

8:07

Super Late Model New Track Record Holder, Chad Finley is hanging with the crew in the booth sporting the Speed51 colors. (Speed51.com Photo)

 

 

8:05

The Modifieds Feature is rolling out now and they will go 40 laps.

 

8:04

Invocation and National Anthem are complete, it’s time to go racing here at South Alabama Speedway.

 

8:04

Comment From Kris from ME 

GO BUBBA!!!! Get that momentum rolling for tomorrow!!!!

 

8:02

Pre-Race Ceremonies have started.

 

8:01

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8:01

 

 

7:59

Comment From Brooke 

Good luck to my brother, BRIAN NESTER, go hard little brother!!

 

7:59

Comment From nesterfan 

go get em brian nester .cheering for ya in edgerton ohio.

 

7:58

Modifieds Starting Lineup

1. 11 – Brian Nester
2. 66 – Heath Mills
3. 5 – Donald Crocker
4. 99 – Brandon Fowler
5. 07 – Bubba Pollard
6. 145 – Billy Melvin
7. 114 Brandon Odom
8. 91 Jim Wall
9. 00 Brandon Curran
10. 131 Jeff Letson
11. 17 Ricky Brooks
12. 17 Chris Cotto
13. 7 Todd Jones
14. 12 Dave Nester
15. 1 Kip Whitehead
16. 4 Mario Lupi
17. 84 Terry Davis
18. 51 Rick McCarson
19. 7 Terry Malone
20. 9 Martin Lilland
21. 12 Jeremy Mack
22. 71 Jacob Permenter
23. 17 Bruce Permenter

 

7:53

The opening cermeony is a few minutes away. Modifieds will be the first feature.

 

7:50

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7:47

Last night’s winner, John Cohorn wins the heat race.

 

7:45

The motorcycles are on the track for a heat race to warm up their machines. The race will be a five lap warm up for their feature later.

 

7:45

Super Late Model Pole Sitter Chad Finley has joined us in the Tower. He said he was confident in his car all week and knew he would have a good qualifying run. When asked if he plans to take the Snake Trophy back up North he stated “Yes. But it will have to ride in the Hauler because I don’t like snakes.”

Finley will lead the field to green for 250 laps tomorrow.

 

7:41

Super Stocks
1 – Darrell Cauley

Lap 1 – 17.086
Lap 2 – 17.782

 

7:40

Super Stocks
9 – Jim Wall

Lap 1 – 16.951
Lap 2 – 16.782

 

7:39

Super Stocks
33 – Waylon Spivey

Lap 1 – 18.750
Lap 2 – 18.346

 

7:38

Super Stocks
27 – Travis Slawson

Lap 1 – 18.217
Lap 2 – 18.435

 

7:37

Super Stocks
94 – Jason Fowler

Lap 1 – 17.814
Lap 2 – 17.814

 

7:36

Super Stocks
7 – Cameron Henderson

Lap 1 – 17.032
Lap 2 –  16.782

 

7:34

Super Stocks
39 – Jamie Ater

Lap 1 – 17.275
Lap 2 – 17.214

 

7:33

Super Stocks
99 – Travis Valdez

Lap 1 – 18.153
Lap 2 – 17.877

 

7:33

Super Stocks
39 – Chopper Stagner

Lap 1 – 17.362
Lap 2 – 17. 346

 

7:32

Super Stocks
16 Brandon Odom
Lap 1: 16.749
Lap 2: 16.843

 

7:31

Super Stocks Qualifying has started and the first car on the track is Brandon Odom who is the ironman of the 37th annual Rattler 250 Weekend as he is competing in five different divisions.

 

7:30

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7:28

Super Stocks are getting ready to Qualify as the track is allowing for patrons to cross into the infield since most of the support divisions park in the infield pits as opposed to the outside pits behind turns 3-4 and the back stretch.

 

7:26

Modifieds Qualifying Results
1. 07 Bubba Pollard 15.753
2. 11 Brian Nester 15.870
3. 5 Donald Crocker 15.940
4. 145 Billy Melvin 15.962
5. 66 Heath Mills 15.963
6. 99 Brandon Howell 15.997
7. 114 Brandon Odom 16.009
8. 91 Jim Wall 16.064
9. 00 Brandon Curran 16.113
10. 131 Jeff Letson 16.138
11. 17 Ricky Brooks 16.149
12. 17 Chris Cotto 16.183
13. 7 Todd Jones 16.408
14. 12 Dave Nester 16.423
15. 1 Kip Whitehead 16.613
16. 4 Mario Lupi 16.761
17. 84 Terry Davis 16.797
18. 51 Rick McCarson 16.959
19. 7 Terry Malone 16.986
20. 9 Martin Lilland 17.022
21. 12 Jeremy Mack 17.112
22. 71 Jacob Permenter 17.118
23. 17 Bruce Permenter 17.661

 

7:22

We’ll have the Modifieds Qualifying results shortly as the Super Stocks will roll out next for their Qualifications.

 

7:21

That will conclude Modifieds Qualifying as Bubba Pollard has set fast time for the evening with a 15.753 over the 23-car field.

 

7:20

Modifieds
17 Ricky Brooks
Lap 1: 16.721
Lap 2: 16.149

(NOTE: Yes “that” Ricky Brooks.)

 

7:19

Modifieds
91 Jim Wall
Lap 1: 16.444
Lap 2: 16.064

 

7:18

Modifieds
11 Brian Nester
Lap 1: 16.173
Lap 2: 15.870 (2nd Fastest)

 

7:17

Modifieds
9 Martin Lilland
Lap 1: 17.473
Lap 2: 17.022

 

7:16

Modifieds
4 Mario Lupi
Lap 1: 17.107
Lap 2: 16.761

 

7:15

Race fans, in addition to the great photos you’ll find in our Trackside Now coverage all weekend long at the Rattler, Speed51.com’s photographers will have even more shots available for purchase next week on www.speed51photos.com.

Speed51photos.com will have shots of every car on track and behind-the-scenes action from the pit area. Be sure to check back to Speed51.com and www.speed51photos.comfor photos from throughout the weekend. Already on the site, you can browse and purchase photos from December’s Snowball Derby and January’s SpeedFest events.

 

7:15

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7:15

Modifieds
145 Billy Melvin
Lap 1: 16.335
Lap 2: 15.962 (3rd Quick)

 

7:14

Modifieds
17 Bruce Permenter
Lap 1: 17.924
Lap 2: 17.661

 

7:12

Modifieds
1 Kip Whitehead
Lap 1: 16.995
Lap 2: 16.613

 

7:11

Modifieds
12 Dave Nester
Lap 1: 16.595
Lap 2: 16.423

 

7:10

Modifieds
71 Jacob Permenter
Lap 1: 18.168
Lap 2: 17.118

 

7:09

Modifieds
66 Heath Mills
Lap 1: 16.242
Lap 2: 15.963 (3rd Fastest)

 

7:08

Modifieds
7 Todd Jones
Lap 1: 16.408
Lap 2: 18.091 (Big push off of turn four)

 

7:08

The Modifieds Track Record here at South Alabama Speedway is a 15.704 set by Ryan Redmon in March 2010.

 

7:07

Modifieds
07 Bubba Pollard
Lap 1: 15.893
Lap 2: 15.753 (FAST TIME)

 

7:06

Modifieds
114 Brandon Odom
Lap 1: 16.446
Lap 2: 16.009 (3rd Quick)
(NOTE: Odom is running five divisions this weekend including three tonight alone.)

 

7:05

Modifieds
99 Brandon Howell
Lap 1: 16.461
Lap 2: 15.997 (2nd Fastest)

 

7:04

Modifieds
7 Terry Malone
Lap 1: 18.147
Lap 2: 16.986

 

7:03

Modifieds
51 Rick McCarson
Lap 1: 17.900
Lap 2: 16.959

 

7:02

Modifieds
17 Chris Cotto
Lap 1: 16.939
Lap 2: 16.183 (4th Quick)

 

7:01

 

 

7:01

Modifieds
12 Jeremy Mack
Lap 1: 17.433
Lap 2: 17.112 (5th)

 

6:59

Modifieds
131 Jeff Letson
Lap 1: 16.919
Lap 2: 16.138 (3rd Fastest)

 

6:58

Modifieds
84 Terry Davis
Lap 1: 16.797 (3rd Quick)
Lap 2: 18.000

(NOTE: Davis is the South Alabama Speedway Pace Car Driver.)

 

6:57

Modifieds
5 Donald Crocker
Lap 1: 16.498
Lap 2: 15.940 (FAST TIME)

 

6:56

Modifieds
00 Brandon Curran
Lap 1: 16.538
Lap 2: 16.113

 

6:56

Modifieds are rolling out and Qualifying has started.

 

6:55

Modifieds are lining up on pit road and they will Qualify to set the field for their 50-Lap Feature later this evening.

 

6:44

The cars and stars of the ARCA/CRA Super Series are set to kick off an exciting 2013 season in just a few short weeks at one of the toughest racetracks in the country. The 2013 ARCA/CRA Super Series season will start at the quarter-mile Anderson Speedway in Indiana on Saturday, April 13.

The short track gladiators of the ARCA/CRA Super Series will battle for 125 laps in one of the most anticipated early-season Super Late Model events, the Anderson 125. For more details, entry forms for racers and more, visit www.cra-racing.com

 

6:44

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6:31

It’s an unprecedented triple-header of Super Late Model action North of the Border in 2013…the Autobus La Quebecois Triple Crown at the Autodrome Chaudiere in Valley Junction, Quebec in 2013. The Autobus La Quebecois Triple Crown will pit the best Super Late Model drivers from across North America in a series of three events with a purse totaling $135,000. And, as an added bonus, drivers who compete in all three Triple Crown events will vie for their share of a bonus points fund totaling $30,000.

Round 1 will be a 150 lapper on May 18, 2013 and will double as the Autodrome Chaudiere season opener. Round 2 will be staged on August 6, 2013 and will feature NASCAR star Kyle Busch competing at Chaudiere. The final round will be a 200 lap race on September 7, 2013. It will be pay $10,000 to win and will pay $100 per lap to the race leader, a total of $20,000 in guaranteed lap leader money.

For more details, visit www.autodromechaudiere.com

 

6:31

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6:31

Comment From Janice 

Good luck Bubba Pollard. Here pulling for you!

 

6:18

We’re going to take advantage of this down time to go ahead and feed and water ourselves before the Features this evening. We’ll come back around 6:45pm., and stay wide open for the rest of the evening from here in Opp, Alabama.

We’ll be back….

 

6:16

Remainder of the Schedule of Events for Saturday, March 16
6:15—— Local Drivers meeting
7:00—— Features: Modifieds, Motorcycles, Super Stocks/Trucks,
8th Annual Pro Late Model Rattler 125

 

6:14

Gresham Motorsports Park is ready to kick off its 2013 season in a big way on March 30th with the Larry Fleeman Memorial Race when Mini Stocks, Renegades, Sportsman, Trucks, Outlaw Late Models and Pro Late Models return to GMP. The Larry Fleeman Memorial features a 198-lap, two-segment Pro Late Model event that will draw some of the best short trackers in the country to the Jefferson, Georgia half-mile. For more details on the Larry Fleeman Memorial, visit www.racegmp.com

 

6:14

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6:14

Bikes have wrapped up. The track is silent for a moment.

 

6:14

Comment From Tom Niewiek 

Thanks speed for the great coverage were in fl reading your updates

 

6:05

 

 

6:01

Mods are done, and the motorycycles are up next for their final session of the weekend.

 

6:00

Bobby Gill was the other name we were looking for. He won the Rattler in 1989, and the Derby in 1997.

 

5:59

Mods are track, about to wind up their last session.

 

5:58

Upon further review, we see that Mickey Gibbs did win both the Snowball and Rattler. But we are still looking for a sixth name.

 

5:55

4/5.

 

5:55

Comment From Guest 

Grill, sanders, bradberry, mickey gibbs, mader III

 

5:54

Mods on track currently. There are 22 Gulf Coast Modifieds on the property.

 

5:50

Comment From racer1pro 

grill pollard garvey sanders chase

 

5:50

We now have 2/5. Augie Grill and Ronnie Sanders.

 

5:49

Modifieds are set to come out next for their second Practice Session of the day.

 

5:48

1/5.

 

5:48

Comment From Guest 

grill elliot bush miller baloue

 

5:48

It’s the most prestigious Outlaw Super Late Model event in the country and it’s back for a 21st time at Michigan’s Kalamazoo Speedway…it’s the Kalamazoo Klash! The Klash brings in the best Outlaw talents from the Midwest plus invaders from all around the country to battle in the event that annually packs the Kalamazoo Speedway grandstands. For more on the Kalamazoo Klash XXI, visit www.kalamazoospeedway.com

 

5:47

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5:42

A little more trivia:

Five drivers have won the Snowball Derby and Rattler 250. Who are they?

 

5:40

Super Stocks are rolling back out for their next Practice Session.

 

5:36

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5:36

Bikes are done, and Super Stocks will be back for one more round of practice in just a few minutes.

 

5:35

We have also recieved word that tech man Ricky Brooks will pull on his fire suit later tonight and slide in a second Chris Cotto Mod.

 

5:34

Modified Practice Top 10

1. 07 – Bubba Pollard 16.194
2. 5 – Donald Crocker 16.230
3. 66 – Heath Mills 16.243
4. 145 – Billy Melvin 16.444
5. 11 – Brian Nester 16.453
6. 00 – Brandon Curren 16.479
7. 99 – Brandon Howell  16.482
8. 17 – Chris Cotto 16.554
9. 114 – Brandon Odom 16.609
10, 91 – Jim Wall  16.649

 

5:31

Motorcycles are up next for practice. These guys are wild!

 

5:27

Some driver’s have gone as far as saying this certain batch of tires are the best they have ever had at South Alabama, and praised Hoosier for the rubber.

 

5:27

51 asked over a dozen  Pro and Super Late Model drivers why the speeds were considerably faster this year despite the warmer temps. The consensus answer was that the tires are better. The tires are the same compund, Hoosier F-40, as they teams ran the majority of last season, but the drivers say they are better now, than they have ever been.

 

5:19

Justin South won the Fast Qualifier Award in the Pro Late Models by breaking the Track Record. (Speed51.com Photo)

 

 

5:15

Lee USA Speedway, located on Route 125 in Lee, New Hampshire, will open its season Sunday April 14th with the ACT Governor’s Cup 150.  Despite winning four track titles, and the prestigious ACT Championship last season, Dover’s Wayne Helliwell Jr. has yet to claim the Governor’s Cup Trophy at his home track despite two dogged attempts. Helliwell was leading last year when tire woes relegated him to a top five position.

Over fifty cars from all over the northeast US and Canada are expected. Helliwell’s primary competition is likely to come from Pelham, NH driver Joey Pole and four time ACT champ Brian Hoar who has also won the Governor’s Cup twice.

Also on hand for Governor’s Cup Weekend will be the Northeast Mini Stock Tour, Four Cylinders, a 50-lap Late Model Sportsman event and more.

For more information on this event or others on the 2013 Lee USA Speedway schedule, visit www.leeusaspeedway.com

 

5:15

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5:15

Chad Finley is all smiles after shattering the track record in qualifying and will bring the field to the green flag tomorrow afternoon in the 37th annual Rattler 250. (Speed51.com Photo)

 

 

5:14

Super Stock Practice has concluded as the Modifieds get set to start. We are hearing there are 22 Modifieds here for tonight’s race.

 

5:14

The styles of cars in the Super Stock division are quite diverse. On track recently were Monte Carlo’s, Camaro’s, Trucks and a built chassis Late Model frame.

 

5:12

Brandon Odom’s Super Stock is a Late Model chassis with extra weight attached to it.

 

5:10

Caution is out during Super Stock practice for a single car spin. As a good field of Modifieds is lined up in the infield for their practice.

 

5:04

The Super Stocks are on track now for their practice session.

 

4:59

 

 

4:58

37th annual Rattler 250 Starting Line-Up
Row 1: 42 Chad Finley – 41 T.J. Reaid
Row 2: 71 Kyle Benjamin – 52 Chris Wimmer
Row 3: 29 Anderson Bowen – 99 Casey Smith
Row 4: 26 Bubba Pollard – 18 Hunter Robbins
Row 5: 51 Stephen Nasse – 29 Jeff Choquette
Row 6: 1 Mike Garvey – 15 Mason Massey
Row 7: 112 Augie Grill – 25 Ross Kenseth
Row 8: 2 Donnie Wilson – 16 Brandon Odom
Row 9: 54 Jeff Fultz – 11 Logan Boyett
Row 10: 6 Brandon Hermiller – 47 Allen Karnes

 

4:56

Pro Rattler 125 Starting Line-Up
Row 1: 43 Justin South – 66 Korey Ruble
Row 2: 22 Augie Grill – 99 Casey Smith
Row 3: 18 Hunter Robbins – 88 Garrett Jones
Row 4: 10 R.S. Senter – 42 Bubba Pollard
Row 5: 98 Russell Fleeman – 41 Chris Davidson
Row 6: 66 Ryan Redmon – 23 Dalton Grindle
Row 7: 17 Shanky Smith – 54 John Thompson
Row 8: 77 Landon Cling – 12 Brandon Brilliant
Row 9: 2 Kyle McCallum – 4 Kyle Plott
Row 10: 12 Harrison Burton – 29 Matthew Wragg
Row 11: 22 Kevin Herbert – 30 Rusty Sanford
Row 12: 79 Kyle Bryant – 12 Will Mack
Row 13: 81 Brandon Odom

 

4:53

In addition to the Baby Rattler 125 which headlines tonight’s card, the Super Stocks, Modifieds and Motorcycles are also racing this evening and will be on the track shortly for Practice.

 

4:52

Unofficial Rattler 250 Time Trials Results

1. 42 – Chad Finley 14.779
2. 41 – TJ Reaid 14.793
3. 71 – Kyle Benjamin 14.866
4. 52 – Chris Wimmer 14.904
5. 29 – Anderson Bowen 14.908
6. 99 – Casey Smith 14.941
7. 26 – Bubba Pollard 14.944
8. 18 – Hunter Robbins 14.981
9. 51 – Stephen Nasse 14.984
10. 29 – Jeff Choquette 14.988
11. 1 – Mike Garvey 15.043
12. 15 – Mason Massey 15.102
13. 112 – Augie Grill 15.139
14. 25 – Ross Kenseth 15.151
15. 2 – Donnie Wilson 15.193
16. 16 -Brandon Odom 15.246
17. 54 – Jeff Fultz 15.286
18. 11 – Logan Boyett 15.318
19. 6 – Brandon Hermiller 15.336
20. 47 – Allen Karnes 15.363

 

4:52

Remainder of the Schedule of Events for Saturday, March 16
5:00- 6:00- Local Practice
6:00—— Driver’s meeting
7:00—— Features:
Last chance races if needed
Feature: Modified, Motorcycles, Super Stock & / or Trucks
8th Annual Pro Late Model Rattler 125

 

4:48

In 1979, Clyde Hart set out to have a big early-season race at his New Smyrna Speedway in Florida. The track needed a big event to draw equally big names to the Florida half-mile and the Cracker 200 was it. From 1979 to 1998, the Cracker was one of the biggest events race in Florida. Mr. Hart passed away in 1998 and the race went away from the schedule.

Fast forward to the 2013 season and Clyde’s son Robert Hart has brought the race back to run on March 23rd. Veteran racers such as David Rogers will be trying to best some of the young kids working their way up in a NASCAR Whelen All-American Series Super Late Model event at NSS. Some of the top names in Super Late Model racing will be helping the Cracker 200 get a new life in 2013. For more details, visit www.newsmyrnaspeedway.org

 

4:48

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4:40

Unofficial Pro Rattler 125 Time Trials Results

1. 43 Justin South – 15.151 (New Track Record)
2. 66 Korey Ruble – 15.341
3. 22 Augie Grill – 15.369
4. 99 Casey Smith – 15.371
5. 18 Hunter Robibins – 15.381
6. 88 Garrett Jones – 15.438
7. 10 RS Senter – 15.456
8. 42 Bubba Pollarad – 15.466
9. 98 Russell Fleeman – 15.471
10. 41 Chris Davidson – 15.506
11. 66 Ryan Redmon – 15.534
12. 23 Dalton Grindle – 15.572
13. 17 Shanky Smith – 15.586
14. 54 John Thompson – 15.655
15. 77 Landon Cling – 15.658
16. 12 Brandon Brilliant – 15.678
17. 2 Kyle McCallum – 15.709
18. 4 Kyle Plott – 15.717
19. 12 Harrison Burton – 15.730
20. 29 Matthew Wragg – 15.742
21. 22 Kevin Herbert – 15.769
22. 30 Rusty Sanford – 15.930
23. 79 Kyle Bryant – 15.967
24. 12 Will Mack 16.020
25. 81 – Brandon Odom No Time

 

4:37

11 Drivers broke the Super Late Models Track Record while just One car broke the Pro Late Models Track Record here this afternoon.

 

4:35

Both Super Late Models and Pro Late Models Qualifying Results as well as Starting Line-Ups for tonight’s Baby Rattler 125 for the Pro Late Models and tomorrow’s 37th annual Rattler 250 for the Super Late Models will be posted in just a few minutes.

 

4:34

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4:33

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4:32

That will complete Super Late Models Qualifying for the 37th annual Rattler 250 as DeWitt, Michigan driver, Chad Finley, who will celebrate his 21st birthday tomorrow, has shattered the Track Record with an impressive 14.779. He beat Logan Boyett’s old record which was a 15.164 by 0.385 seconds.

 

4:31

Super Late Models
11 Logan Boyett – Pensacola, FL
Lap 1: 15.318
Lap 2: 15.439

 

4:30

Logan Boyett said he wants his record back. (Speed51.com photo)

 

 

4:29

Super Late Models
16 Brandon Odom – DeFuniak Springs, FL
Lap 1: 15.381
Lap 2: 15.246

 

4:28

Super Late Models
99 Casey Smith – Austin, TX
Lap 1: 14.941
Lap 2: 14.945

 

4:27

Super Late Models
2 Donnie Wilson – Oklahoma City, OK
Lap 1: 15.290
Lap 2: 15.193

 

4:27

The Texas Gunslinger Casey Smith is next out. (Speed51.com photo)

 

 

4:26

Super Late Models
51 Stephen Nasse – Pinellas Park, FL
Lap 1: 14.985
Lap 2: 15.041

 

4:25

Super Late Models
41 T.J. Reaid – Acworth, GA
Lap 1: 14.935
Lap 2: 14.793 (2nd Fastest)

 

4:24

Stephen Nasse. (Speed51.com photo)

 

 

4:23

Super Late Models
18 Hunter Robbins – Shorter, AL
Lap 1: 14.981
Lap 2: 15.025

 

4:22

Super Late Models
1 Mike Garvey – Pensacola, FL
Lap 1: 15.268
Lap 2: 15.043

 

4:22

Hunter Robbins’ crew checks the horizon for a passing cloud to cool the track. (Speed51.com photo)

 

 

4:21

Super Late Models
42 Chad Finley – DeWitt, MI
Lap 1: 14.779 (NEW TRACK RECORD)
Lap 2: 14.861

 

4:20

Super Late Models
52 Chris Wimmer – Wausau, WI
Lap 1: 14.910
Lap 2: 14.904 (2nd Quick)

 

4:20

Top Five Super Late Models

71 Kyle Benjamin – 14.866*

29 Anderson Bowen – 14.908*
26 Bubba Pollard – 14.944*
29 Jeff Choquette – 14.988*
15 Mason Massey – 15.102

* – Under Track Record

 

4:19

Super Late Models
29 Anderson Bowen – Suwanee, GA
Lap 1: 14.978
Lap 2: 14.908 (2nd Fastest)

 

4:19

Chris Wimmer is rocking one cool gas cap. (Speed51.com photo)

 

 

4:17

Super Late Models
25 Ross Kenseth – Appleton, WI
Lap 1: 15.253
Lap 2: 15.151

 

4:17

Anderson Bowen is the man behind the helmet. (Speed51.com photo)

 

 

4:17

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4:16

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4:16

Super Late Models
112 Augie Grill- Hayden, AL
Lap 1: 15.139 (5th)
Lap 2: 15.246

 

4:16

Ross Kenseth waits his turn. (Speed51.com photo)

 

 

4:15

Super Late Models
71 Kyle Benjamin – Easley, SC
Lap 1: 15.008
Lap 2: 14.866 (NEW TRACK RECORD)

 

4:14

Two time Rattler champ Augie Grill. (Speed51.com photo)

 

 

4:13

Super Late Models
47 Allen Karnes – Sharpsburg, GA
Lap 1: 15.490
Lap 2: 15.363

 

4:12

Super Late Models
29 Jeff Choquette – Loxahatchee, FL
Lap 1: 14.995
Lap 2: 14.988 (2nd Fastest)

 

4:11

Super Late Models
15 Mason Massey – Douglasville, GA
Lap 1: 15.102 (2nd Fast)
Lap 2: 15.137

 

4:09

2013 SpeedFest champ Jeff Choquette. (Speed51.com photo)

 

 

4:09

Super Late Models
6 Brandon Hermiller – Walker, MI
Lap 1: 15.409
Lap 2: 15.336 (3rd Quick)

 

4:09

Mason Massey rocking a mirrored visor.

 

 

4:08

Super Late Models
26 Bubba Pollard – Senoia, GA
Lap 1: 14.946
Lap 2: 14.944 (NEW TRACK RECORD)

 

4:08

Brandon Hermiller gets last minute advice. (Speed51.com photo)

 

 

4:07

Over 12,000 spectators turned out on a warm Tuesday night to witness third-generation Wisconsin racer Travis Sauter beat several NASCAR stars – in a field of 71 super late model racers – to score a popular victory in the 150-lap Howie Lettow Memorial Midwest Tour super late model race at the historic Milwaukee Mile.

This summer, the highly-anticipated event returns to the Milwaukee Mile with the ARCA Midwest Tour and moves to the second Monday and Tuesday in July. Event organizers, building on the success of last year, are adding a Monday night concert featuring the heritage Southern rock band 38 Special.

Tickets for the July 8-9, 2013 “ARCA Fest” are now on sale at www.ARCAfest.com

 

4:07

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4:07

Justin South has an ear to ear grin currently, and said that he has a better “race” car than time trials.

 

4:07

Super Late Models
54 Jeff Fultz – Troutman, NC
Lap 1: 15.286
Lap 2: 15.538

 

4:06

Here we go with Super Late Models Qualifying. In Practice earlier today, seven different drivers broke the existing track record, which is a 15.056 set by Logan Boyett last season.

 

4:04

Super Late Models will be rolling out next in just a few minutes.

 

4:04

 

 

4:03

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4:03

That will complete Pro Late Models Qualifying for the Baby Rattler 125 as Justin South breaks the track record previously heldf by Bubba Pollard (15.164 in 2010) as South turns in a 15.151. Those complete results are coming in a few minutes.

 

4:02

Pro Late Models
12 Will Mack – Kinston, AL
Lap 1: 16.334
Lap 2: 16.020

 

4:01

Pro Late Models
81 Brandon Odom – DeFuniak Springs, FL
Lap 1: NO TIME
Odom is still having the same Electrical Issues that he was experiencing earlier today in Practice.

 

4:00

Pro Late Models
41 Chris Davidson – Pearland, TX
Lap 1: 15.588
Lap 2: 15.506

 

4:00

Will Mack will be the final PLM to take time. (Speed51.com photo)

 

 

3:59

Pro Late Models
99 Casey Smith – Austin, TX
Lap 1: 15.371 (4th Fast)
Lap 2: 15.385

 

3:58

Chris Davidson. (Speed51.com photo)

 

 

3:58

Pro Late Models
18 Hunter Robbins – Shorter, AL
Lap 1: 15.543
Lap 2: 15.381 (4th Fastest)

 

3:56

Pro Late Models
54 John Thompson – Mobile, AL
Lap 1: 15.715
Lap 2: 15.655

 

3:56

Josh Hamner, South’s crew chief, pumped his fist and said “Get it son!” when informed of the lap for the 43.

 

3:55

Pro Late Models
43 Justin South – Cropwell, AL
Lap 1: 15.151 (NEW TRACK RECORD)
Lap 2: 15.180

 

3:54

Pro Late Models
66 Korey Ruble – Headland, AL
Lap 1: 15.352
Lap 2: 15.341 (FAST TIME)

 

3:54

Justin South. (Speed51.com photo)

 

 

3:53

Pro Late Models
23 Dalton Grindle – Flowery Branch, GA
Lap 1: 15.764
Lap 2: 15.572

 

3:51

Pro Late Models
17 Shanky Smith – Spring Hill, AL
Lap 1: 15.665
Lap 2: 15.586

 

3:50

Pro Late Models
22 Kevin Herbert – Cumming, GA
Lap 1: 15.776
Lap 2: 15.769

 

3:49

Pro Late Models
88 Garrett Jones – West Palm Beach, FL
Lap 1: 15.490
Lap 2: 15.438 (2nd Quick)

 

3:48

Pro Late Models
29 Matthew Wragg – Gillsville, GA
Lap 1: 15.783
Lap 2: 15.742

 

3:47

Pro Late Models
12 Harrison Burton – Huntersville, NC
Lap 1: 15.730
Lap 2: 15.784

 

3:46

Local fave Shanky Smith. (Speed51.com photo)

 

 

3:45

Pro Late Models
30 Rusty Sanford – Laurel, MS
Lap 1: 16.050
Lap 2: 15.930

 

3:44

Young Garrett Jones is out soon. (Speed51.com photo)

 

 

3:43

Pro Late Models
77 Landon Cling – Tempe, AZ
Lap 1: 15.748
Lap 2: 15.658

 

3:42

Pro Late Models
42 Bubba Pollard – Senoia, GA
Lap 1: 15.574
Lap 2: 15.466 (3rd Fast)

 

3:42

Landon Cling awaits his turn. (Speed51.com photo)

 

 

3:41

Comment From lisa 

GO Get’em BUBBA P !!!!!

 

3:41

Pro Late Models
4 Kyle Plott – Marietta, GA
Lap 1: 15.741
Lap 2: 15.717

 

3:40

Pro Late Models
12 Brandon Brilliant – McDonough, GA
Lap 1: 15.731
Lap 2: 15.678 (5th)

 

3:38

Pro Late Models
10 R.S. Senter – Oakwood, GA
Lap 1: 15.456 (2nd Fastest)
Lap 2: 15.596

 

3:37

Kyle Plott ready to roll. (Speed51.com photo)

 

 

3:37

Pro Late Models
98 Russell Fleeman – Dacula, GA
Lap 1: 15.583
Lap 2: 15.471 (2nd Quick)

 

3:36

Brandon Brilliant. (Speed51.com photo)

 

 

3:36

Pro Late Models
2 Kyle McCallum – Lizella, GA
Lap 1: 15.871
Lap 2: 15.709 (3rd Fastest)

 

3:35

Crew chief Paul Kelley chats with RS Senter. (Speed51.com photo)

 

 

3:34

Pro Late Models
66 Ryan Redmon – Marianna, FL
Lap 1: 15.692
Lap 2: 15.534 (2nd Quick)

 

3:34

Kyle McCallum. (Speed51.com photo)

 

 

3:33

Lots of race cars in the lower pit.(Speed51.com photo)

 

 

3:33

Pro Late Models
22 Augie Grill – Hayden, AL
Lap 1: 15.493
Lap 2: 15.369 (FAST TIME)

 

3:31

Pro Late Models
79 Kyle Bryant – Navarre, FL
Lap 1: 16.318
Lap 2: 15.967

 

3:31

Ryan Redmon gets strapped in for his run. (Speed51.com photo)

 

 

3:30

Here we go with Pro Late Models Qualifying for tonight’s Baby Rattler 125….

 

3:30

Pro Late Models Qualifying Order
1. 79 Kyle Bryant
2. 22 Augie Grill
3. 66 Ryan Redmon
4. 2 Kyle McCallum
5. 98 Russell Fleeman
6. 10 R.S. Senter
7. 12 Brandon Brilliant
8. 4 Kyle Plott
9. 42 Bubba Pollard
10. 77 Landon Cling
11. 30 Rusty Sanford
12. 12 Harrison Burton
13. 29 Matthew Wragg
14. 88 Garrett Jones
15. 22 Kevin Herbert
16. 17 Shanky Smith
17. 23 Dalton Grindle
18. 66 Korey Ruble
19. 43 Justin South
20. 54 John Thompson
21. 18 Hunter Robbins
22. 99 Casey Smith
23. 41 Chris Davidson
24. 81 Brandon Odom
25. 12 Will Mack

 

3:29

Pro Late Models Qualifying is about to start as Kyle Bryant will be the first car to roll out.

 

3:28

Comment From Lumpy 

After plowing the snow in Wi. It is great to catch up with what I have missed. Thanx to Speed 51 and Good Luck Wi. guys Kenseth and Wimmer.

 

3:27

Crew members grab shade where they can on a warm Alabama afternoon. (Speed51.com photo)

 

 

3:26

The view for flag man Mark Chisum. (Speed51.com photo)

 

 

3:25

We are five minutes away from Baby Rattler 125 Qualifying for the Pro Late Models.

 

3:25

It’s a beautiful partly cloudy day here in Opp, Alabama with the current temperature holding at 75 degrees. (Speed51.com Photo)

 

 

3:22

Pro Late Models are lined up on pit road preparing for Qualifying. (Speed51.com Photo)

 

 

3:20

Previous Baby Rattler 125 Winners:
2012 Augie Grill
2011 Chase Elliott
2010 Korey Ruble
2009 Bubba Pollard
2008 Ryan Crane
2007 Ronnie Sanders
2006 David Hole

 

3:18

We have a winner. Ruble won the 125 in 2010, and the Viper Series title in 2012.

 

3:18

Comment From Guest 

Ruble

 

3:17

Pollard is correct, but we need the other half.

 

3:17

Comment From Guest 

Pollard and sanders

 

3:17

Comment From racer1pro 

pollard and chase

 

3:16

We are less than 15 minutes away from Pro Late Models Qualifying for tonight’s Baby Rattler 125.

 

3:15

In June of 1953, Herb Thomas spoiled a dominant effort by Lee Petty to win a race in the series now known as the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series at a newly-opened Five Flags Speedway in Pensacola, Florida.

Now nearly 60 years later, NASCAR racing will be back at Five Flags.

To celebrate the 60th anniversary of the first-ever NASCAR event held at Five Flags, the legendary half-mile track will see the debut of the NASCAR K&N Pro Series East at the track April 12 and 13. See all the rising stars of NASCAR racing at Five Flags for the first time ever in the NAPA 150. Advanced reserved tickets are now available by calling the Five Flags Speedway box office at 850-944-8400 and more information can be found on www.5flagsspeedway.com

 

3:15

In June of 1953, Herb Thomas spoiled a dominant effort by Lee Petty to win a race in the series now known as the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series at a newly-opened Five Flags Speedway in Pensacola, Florida.

Now nearly 60 years later, NASCAR racing will be back at Five Flags.

To celebrate the 60th anniversary of the first-ever NASCAR event held at Five Flags, the legendary half-mile track will see the debut of the NASCAR K&N Pro Series East at the track April 12 and 13. See all the rising stars of NASCAR racing at Five Flags for the first time ever in the NAPA 150. Advanced reserved tickets are now available by calling the Five Flags Speedway box office at 850-944-8400 and more information can be found on www.5flagsspeedway.com

 

3:15

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3:13

Close Lenny, but incorrect.

 

3:13

Comment From Lenny 

Grill and Pollard

 

3:12

Two drivers have captured both a Pro Rattler 125 win and a Viper Series title? Anyone with a guess?

 

3:05

Both classes are being given their instructions for Tech and how they will enter and exit the track. Still 25 minutes before Qualifying.

 

3:04

Correct 112fan.

 

3:04

Comment From 112fan 

Grill Pollard Fultz

 

3:02

 

 

3:01

Supers are rolling through tech. and we are scheduled to begin time trials in about 35 minutes. Before we get that started, let’s try a little trivia to pass the time.

There are three former Rattler champions currently on the list of drivers roster. Who are they?

 

3:01

The Pro Late Models are staged in the infield for Qualifying. (Speed51.com Photo)

 

 

2:56

Pro Late Model Qualifying is scheduled for 3:30pm., for tonight’s Baby Rattler 125 and will be immediately followed by Super Late Model Qualifying for tomorrow’s 37th annual Rattler 250.

 

2:56

The Fultz car had issues with Tread Width and the front Valance on his first pass through Tech.

 

2:54

Brandon Odom is the last Super Late Model to clear Tech completing Pre-Qualifying Tech for both Super Late Models and Pro Late Models for this weekend.

 

2:52

Fultz had passed after making the changes needed.

 

2:51

Jeff Fultz goes through tech a second time today. (Speed51.com Photo)

 

 

2:51

Logan Boyett and Allen Karnes have made it through tech. Two more cars to go, Brandon Odom and Fultz are the only two cars left.

 

2:51

Anderson Bowen has rolled through also.

 

2:47

Chad Finley (42) gives a wave to Jeff Choquette (29) during practice. (Speed51.com photo)

 

 

2:42

Casey Smith, Kyle Benjamin and Donnie Wilson have now cleared Tech as Fultz has had the only issues so far today.

 

2:38

Jeff Choquette and Chad Finley have also passed.

 

2:36

A lot of the Rattler 250 driver’s racing in other divisions this weekend. Bubba Pollard, Augie Grill Brandon Odom and Hunter Robbins will race tonight in the Pro Rattler 125. Also, Pollard will drive Jimmy Hammonds’ No. 07 Modified in tonight’s feature.

We have followed along with Brandon Odom’s venture for a Rattler tropy all weekend. Last night, Odom battled carb issues in the Street Stock race and did not visit victory lane. Odom will have three opportunities to caputre a trophy tonight as he is competing in the Modified feature, Super Stock race in addition to the Pro Late Model race. He will also take part in the Rattler tomorrow afternoon.

 

2:36

Bubba Pollard and Chris Wimmer have cleared Tech.

 

2:36

Ross Kenseth and Hunter Robbins have passed tech while Jeff Fultz’s ride, the front tread width was too wide and the front valance was too short. He’ll get one opportunity to fix those issues.

 

2:30

“Old School” is the approach the Southern Super Series is taking in their debut season of 2013. The 16-race slate brings together five racetracks in four different states and will include such legendary races as the World Crown 300 and the All American 400. Alabama’s Mobile International Speedway and Montgomery Motor Speedway, Florida’s Five Flags Speedway, Georgia’s Gresham Motorsports Park and Tennessee’s Fairgrounds Speedway Nashville make up the facilities that some of the best Super Late Model racers will compete on with the series this coming year.

The inaugural season’s opener comes on Saturday, April 6th at Fairgrounds Speedway Nashville. For more details on this event visit www.southernsuperseries.com and http://www.fairgroundsspeedwaynashville.com/

 

2:30

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2:27

Massey, Mike Garvey, T.J. Reaid, Stephen Nasse, Augie Grill and Brandon Hermiller have all passed Super Late Model tech so far.

 

2:17

Mason Massey will be the first Super Late Model to go through Tech. (Speed51.com Photo)

 

 

2:15

Race fans, in addition to the great photos you’ll find in our Trackside Now coverage all weekend long at the Rattler, Speed51.com’s photographers will have even more shots available for purchase next week on www.speed51photos.com.  Speed51photos.com will have shots of every car on track and behind-the-scenes action from the pit area.  Be sure to check back to Speed51.com and www.speed51photos.com for photos from throughout the weekend.  Already on the site, you can browse and purchase photos from December’s Snowball Derby and January’s SpeedFest events.

 

2:15

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2:07

Matthew Wragg at speed earlier today. (Speed51.com photo)

 

 

2:00

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2:00

 

 

1:59

All Pro Late Models have cleared Tech. The Super Late Models will be rolling up shortly.

 

1:58

Brandon Odom is the last Pro Late Model to go through tech. (Speed51.com Photo)

 

 

1:56

All Pro Late Models have cleared Pre-Qualifying Tech except for 81 Brandon Odom who has yet to present his car to Chief Tech Inspector, Ricky Brooks.

 

1:52

Harrison Burton, despite some hiccups, literally, passes through tech. The 12th-year-old had a case of the hiccups as he went through. (Speed51.com Photo)

 

 

1:46

RS Senter rolls through Tech. (Speed51.com Photo)

 

 

1:46

 

 

1:45

Gresham Motorsports Park is ready to kick off its 2013 season in a big way on March 30th with the Larry Fleeman Memorial Race when Mini Stocks, Renegades, Sportsman, Trucks, Outlaw Late Models and Pro Late Models return to GMP. The Larry Fleeman Memorial features a 198-lap, two-segment Pro Late Model event that will draw some of the best short trackers in the country to the Jefferson, Georgia half-mile. For more details on the Larry Fleeman Memorial, visit www.racegmp.com

 

1:45

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1:44

Ricky Brooks stated that its been a good weekend so far in both classes.

 

1:43

In PLM tech Justin South, Garrett Jones, Landon Cling and Bubba Pollard have all cleared. So far there hasn’t been a single issue in the Tech Shed.

 

1:41

Super Late Models have been called to their Tech Line.

 

1:36

Ruble, Wragg and Davidson have cleared Tech.

 

1:35

Chris Davidson climbs into his car for a trip over the scales. (Speed51.com Photo)

 

 

1:31

Additional cars that have cleared Tech are Shanky Smith, Dalton Grindle and Augie Grill.

 

1:30

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1:30

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1:28

RS Senter and Logan Boyett share a laugh in the tech line. (Speed51.com photo)

 

 

1:26

So far McCallum and Robbins have rolled through tech with no issues.

 

1:25

Officials have started Teching the PLM’s.

 

1:20

A reminder that while the track is silent here in Opp, Alabama, several Speed51.com staff members are with NASCAR Home Tracks over at the famed Bristol Motor Speedway in Bristol, Tennessee for the NASCAR K&N Pro East Series event; the DRIVE4COPD 125. To follow along from Bristol, click on the link provided: http://hometracks.nascar.com/node/8912

 

1:15

It’s the most prestigious Outlaw Super Late Model event in the country and it’s back for a 21st time at Michigan’s Kalamazoo Speedway…it’s the Kalamazoo Klash! The Klash brings in the best Outlaw talents from the Midwest plus invaders from all around the country to battle in the event that annually packs the Kalamazoo Speedway grandstands. For more on the Kalamazoo Klash XXI, visit www.kalamazoospeedway.com

 

1:15

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1:15

We have been told they will start actually inspecting cars once everyone’s qualifying tires are bolted on.

 

1:10

Head Tech Inspector Ricky Brooks looks over the Tech Line as teams have received their tires. (Speed51.com Photo)

 

 

1:00

 

 

12:59

In addition to all of the Super Late Models and Pro Late Models activity going on here today including SLM’s Qualifying for tomorrow’s 37th annual Rattler 250 as well as PLM’s Qualifying and the Baby Rattler 125 which headlines tonight’s card, the Super Stocks, Modifieds and Motorcycles are beginning to assemble on the grounds and will race tonight in support of the Baby Rattler later this evening.

 

12:58

With 3 minutes to go, all 25 Pro Late Models are now in the Tech line.

 

12:57

South Alabama Speedway Track Records:
Super Late Models: Logan Boyett – 15.056 – 2012
Pro Late Models: Bubba Pollard – 15.164 – 2010 

 

12:51

Teams have been told that Tires will not be released to the teams until 1:00pm. At that time Tech will begin.

 

12:50

Super Late Models Overall Practice Results
1. 41 T.J. Reaid 14.945
2. 52 Chris Wimmer 14.962
3. 51 Stephen Nasse 14.970
4. 29 Anderson Bowen 15.007
5. 99 Casey Smith 15.035
6. 71 Kyle Benjamin 15.038
7. 112 Augie Grill 15.048
8. 26 Bubba Pollard 15.072
9. 29 Jeff Choquette 15.104
10. 18 Hunter Robbins 15.104
11. 54 Jeff Fultz 15.106
12. 25 Ross Kenseth 15.108
13. 42 Chad Finley 15.113
14. 1 Mike Garvey 15.208
15. 6 Brandon Hermiller 15.251
16. 16 Brandon Odom 15.315
17. 2 Donnie Wilson 15.349
18. 15 Mason Massey 15.364
19. 11 Logan Boyett 15.388
20. 47 Allen Karnes 15.587
21. 47 Dakota Stroup NO TIME

 

12:48

The Pro Late Models now have 13 minutes to get their cars into the tech line to avoid being penalized. There are currently 16 cars lined up and ready.

 

12:47

Pro Late Models Overall Practice Results
1. 43 Justin South 15.273
2. 66 Korey Ruble 15.367
3. 88 Garrett Jones 15.373
4. 99 Casey Smith 15.389
5. 18 Hunter Robbins 15.447
6. 12 Brandon Brilliant 15.529
7. 98 Russell Fleeman 15.534
8. 22 Augie Grill 15.571
9. 66 Ryan Redmon 15.599
10. 12 Harrison Burton 15.604
11. 10 R.S. Senter 15.618
12. 81 Brandon Odom 15.654
13. 42 Bubba Pollard 15.655
14. 77 Landon Cling 15.670
15. 2 Kyle McCallum 15.684
16. 41 Chris Davidson 15.781
17. 4 Kyle Plott 15.783
18. 23 Dalton Grindle 15.819
19. 29 Matthew Wragg 15.840
20. 22 Kevin Herbert 15.877
21. 79 Kyle Bryant 15.881
22. 17 Shanky Smith 15.928
23. 30 Rusty Sanford 16.057
24. 54 John Thompson 16.061
25. 12 Will Mack 16.166

 

12:44

In 1979, Clyde Hart set out to have a big early-season race at his New Smyrna Speedway in Florida.  The track needed a big event to draw equally big names to the Florida half-mile and the Cracker 200 was it.  From 1979 to 1998, the Cracker was one of the biggest events race in Florida.  Mr. Hart passed away in 1998 and the race went away from the schedule.

 

Fast forward to the 2013 season and Clyde’s son Robert Hart has brought the race back to run on March 23rd.  Veteran racers such as David Rogers will be trying to best some of the young kids working their way up in a NASCAR Whelen All-American Series Super Late Model event at NSS.  Some of the top names in Super Late Model racing will be helping the Cracker 200 get a new life in 2013.  For more details, visit www.newsmyrnaspeedway.org

 

12:44

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12:43

Super Late Model Times – Session Three

1. 52 – Chris Wimmer 14.962*
2. 29 – Anderson Bowen 15.007*
3. 71 – Kyle Benjamin 15.095
4. 25 – Ross Kenseth 15.108
5. 29 – Jeff Choquette 15.152
6. 54 – Jeff Fultz 15.204
7. 6 – Brandon Hermiller 15.251
8. 41 – TJ Reaid 15.298
9. 1 – Mike Garvey 15.314
10. 26 – Bubba Pollard 15.322
11. 18 – Hunter Robbins 15.397
12. 15 – Mason Massey 15.413
13. 42 – Chad Finley 15.482
14. 16 – Brandon Odom 15.604
15. 47 – Allen Karnes 15.661

 

12:36

While the track is silent, we will still have coverage of Pre-Time Trial tech. Pros are lining up now, and Super Late Models will follow.

 

12:34

Kyle McCallum and Hunter Robbins will the first cars to get their qualifying tires and roll through Tech. (Speed51.com Photo)

 

 

12:33

While we’re down for awhile here in Opp, Alabama, several of our Speed51.comfraternity is over at the famed Bristol Motor Speedway in Bristol, Tennessee for the NASCAR K&N Pro East Series event; the DRIVE4COPD 125. To follow along from Bristol, click on the link provided: http://hometracks.nascar.com/node/8912

 

12:31

The track will now go silent for about Three Hours as Pre-Qualifying Tech for the Pro Late Models has begun and will be followed by the Super Late Models Pre-Qualifying Tech.

 

12:30

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12:30

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12:30

Super Late Models Practice is now complete. Those final results are coming in a few minutes.

 

12:29

Two Minutes remaining in this Final Session.

 

12:28

Robbins and Karnes are out as well with just a couple of minutes left.

 

12:26

25 Ross Kenseth out turning more laps before the end of Practice.

 

12:25

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12:25

Bowen made a “Mock” Qualifying run and jumps up to second quick with a 15.007.

 

12:24

Remainder of the Schedule of Events for Saturday, March 16
12:30——- SLM / PLM Practice ends
12:30-2:00——- PLM to Pre Qualifying Tech
2:00-3:30——SLM to Pre Qualifying Tech
2:00—— Grandstands open
3:30—— PLM qualify (top 24 locked in) Cars Impounded
SLM qualify (top 24 locked in)
5:00- 6:00- Local Practice
6:00—— Driver’s meeting
7:00—— Features:
Last chance races if needed
Feature: Modified, Motorcycles, Super Stock & / or Trucks
8th Annual Pro Late Model Rattler 125

 

12:23

29 Anderson Bowen is now turning laps by himself.

 

12:23

Hermiller has pulled off the track and the track is silent once again.

 

12:21

6 Brandon Hermiller has went out and has the track to himself at the moment.

 

12:20

Currently no cars are on the race track and there’s still 10 minutes remaining in this final Practice.

 

12:19

25 Ross Kenseth jumps up to third with a 15.108 with just over 10 minutes remaining in the Final Practice of the Rattler Weekend for Super Late Models.

 

12:18

Pro Late Models Qualifying Order
1. 79 Kyle Bryant
2. 22 Augie Grill
3. 66 Ryan Redmon
4. 2 Kyle McCallum
5. 98 Russell Fleeman
6. 10 R.S. Senter
7. 12 Brandon Brilliant
8. 4 Kyle Plott
9. 42 Bubba Pollard
10. 77 Landon Cling
11. 30 Rusty Sanford
12. 12 Harrison Burton
13. 29 Matthew Wragg
14. 88 Garrett Jones
15. 22 Kevin Herbert
16. 17 Shanky Smith
17. 23 Dalton Grindle
18. 66 Korey Ruble
19. 43 Justin South
20. 54 John Thompson
21. 18 Hunter Robbins
22. 99 Casey Smith
23. 41 Chris Davidson
24. 81 Brandon Odom
25. 12 Will Mack

 

12:16

Super Late Models Qualifying Order
1. 54 Jeff Fultz
2. 26 Bubba Pollard
3. 6 Brandon Hermiller
4. 15 Mason Massey
5. 29 Jeff Choquette
6. 47 Allen Karnes
7. 71 Kyle Benjamin
8. 112 Augie Grill
9. 25 Ross Kenseth
10. 29 Anderson Bowen
11. 52 Chris Wimmer
12. 42 Chad Finley
13. 1 Mike Garvey
14. 18 Hunter Robbins
15. 41 T.J. Reaid
16. 51 Stephen Nasse
17. 2 Donnie Wilson
18. 99 Casey Smith
19. 16 Brandon Odom
20. 11 Logan Boyett
Withdrawn for the Weekend: 47 Dakota Stroup

 

12:14

It’s an unprecedented triple-header of Super Late Model action North of the Border in 2013…the Autobus La Quebecois Triple Crown at the Autodrome Chaudiere in Valley Junction, Quebec in 2013. The Autobus La Quebecois Triple Crown will pit the best Super Late Model drivers from across North America in a series of three events with a purse totaling $135,000. And, as an added bonus, drivers who compete in all three Triple Crown events will vie for their share of a bonus points fund totaling $30,000. Round 1 will be a 150 lapper on May 18, 2013 and will double as the Autodrome Chaudiere season opener. Round 2 will be staged on August 6, 2013 and will feature NASCAR star Kyle Busch competing at Chaudiere. The final round will be a 200 lap race on September 7, 2013. It will be pay $10,000 to win and will pay $100 per lap to the race leader, a total of $20,000 in guaranteed lap leader money.

For more details, visit www.autodromechaudiere.com

 

12:14

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12:13

Chris Wimmer finds himself at the top of the speed charts once again. (Speed51.com photo)

 

 

12:11

54 Jeff Fultz moves up to fourth quick with a 15.204.

 

12:10

Early Top 5 in the Final Super Late Models Practice:

1. 52 Chris Wimmer 14.962
2. 71 Kyle Benjamin 15.095
3. 29 Jeff Choquette 15.152
4. 6 Brandon Hermiller 15.251
5. 41 T.J. Reaid 15.298

 

12:09

Pro Late Models Final Practice Results

1. 66 Korey Ruble 15.367
2. 88 Garrett Jones 15.373
3. 12 Brandon Brilliant 15.529
4. 43 Justin South 15.599
5. 66 Ryan Redmon 15.599
6. 12 Harrison Burton 15.604
7. 42 Bubba Pollard 15.655
8. 77 Landon Cling 15.670
9. 41 Chris Davidson 15.781
10. 4 Kyle Plott 15.783
11. 10 R.S. Senter 15.786
12. 98 Russell Fleeman 15.853
13. 79 Kyle Bryant 15.881
14. 29 Matthew Wragg 15.931
15. 22 Kevin Herbert 15.941
16. 54 John Thompson 16.061
17. 30 Rusty Sanford 16.167
18. 12 Will Mack 16.171
19. 81 Brandon Odom 25.176

 

12:08

Brandon Odom and crew work on his Pro Late Model after developing an electrical issue that had the car shutting off at higher rpms. Odom said they have it fixed now. (Speed51.com photo)

 

 

12:07

Mike Garvey flies under the flag stand. (Speed51.com photo)

 

 

12:04

Supers are on track for their final session of the weekend. We will have the final Pro Late Model times soon.

 

12:02

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12:00

 

 

11:59

Pro Late Models Practice is done for the day. Those Final Practice Session results are coming in a few minutes.

The Super Late Models Final Practice is set to roll out shortly.

 

11:57

Super Late Models will come out for their Final Practice of the day from 12:00-12:30pm.

 

11:54

Tire Impound. (Speed51.com Photo)

 

 

11:53

TJ Reaid on his unofficial track record run. (Speed51.com photo)

 

 

11:52

(Top 5):
1. 66 Korey Ruble 15.367
2. 88 Garrett Jones 15.373
3. 43 Justin South 15.599
4. 66 Ryan Redmon 15.599
5. 12 Harrison Burton 15.604

 

11:51

Less than 10 minutes left in the Final Practice of the day for the Pro Late Models.

 

11:48

Sonny Pollard finds a comfy spot under Bubba’s Pro Late Model. (Speed51.com photo)

 

 

11:48

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11:48

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11:47

As a side note while we continue to watch this final session for the Pro Late Models, Justin South’s fastest lap from the previous session was a 15.273.

 

11:46

Korey Ruble has now shot to the top of the speed chart for this session with a 15.367.

 

11:45

Plott and Davidson have simultaneously jumped into the Top five. Top five halfway through this session are:

43 Justin South – 15.599
42 Bubba Pollard – 15.655
66 Ryan Redmon – 15.721
4 Kyle Plott – 15.783
41 Chris Davidson – 15.783

 

11:43

Davidson and Herbert are now on track.

 

11:42

Justin South is fastest so far, but still 3/10’s slower than he was at this time in the previous session.

 

11:42

Former Super Stock and Modified track champ Ryan Redmon is third quick currently. (Speed51.com photo)

 

 

11:42

Kyle Plott has madae his way out along with Matthew Wragg.

 

11:41

Although 6 Super Late Models have turned laps below the track record, the fastest Pro Late Models are about 2/10’s slower than their Track Record, set by Bubba Pollard in 2010 at 15.164.

 

11:40

Pro Late Models on track this session are Bubba Pollard, Justin South, Kyle Bryant, Rusty Sanford and Russell Fleeman.

 

11:39

Super Late Model
Practice Session #2

41 TJ Reaid – 14.945*
51 Stephen Nasse – 14.970*
52 Chris Wimmer – 14.973*
99 Casey Smith – 15.035*
71 Kyle Benjamin – 15.038*
112 Augie Grill – 15.048*
29 Jeff Choquette – 15.104
54 Jeff Fultz – 15.106
42 Chad Finley – 15.113
1 Mike Garvey – 15.208
26 Bubba Pollard – 15.299
29 Anderson Bowen – 15.340
15 Mason Massey – 15.364
18 Hunter Robbins – 15.388
2 Donnie Wilson – 15.396
25 Ross Kenseth – 15.397
16 Brandon Odom – 15.457
11 Logan Boyett – 15.488
6 Brandon Hermiller – 15.632
47 Allen Karnes – 15.835

* – Denotes Lap Time Under the Existing Track Record of 15.056

 

11:32

Two local favorites, Will Mack (12) and Shanky Smith (17) battle in practice for Pro Late Models. (Speed51.com photo)

 

 

11:32

Practice has wrapped up for Supers. They have one more session later today. Pro Late Models are lining up for their final session of the day.

 

11:29

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11:28

Augie Grill makes laps in his sharp looking No. 22 Pro Late Model. (Speed51.com photo)

 

 

11:26

There are 5 minutes remaining in this session for the Super Late Models.

 

11:24

Jeff Choquette is checking out Speed51.com’s Trackside Now Coverage in the comforts of the shade on a fairly hot afternoon here in Alabama. (Speed51.com Photo)

 

 

11:23

Casey Smith has joined the record breakers. Now the top six in this session are under the track record.

 

11:21

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11:18

Brandon Odom is the busiest driver in Opp, Alabama as he will have raced in five different divisions by the end of the Rattler Weekend. (Speed51.com Photo)

 

 

11:18

Augie Grill has now become the fifth car under the Track Record with a 15.048.

 

11:16

Mike Garvey makes some adjustments before heading out to Practice. (Speed51.com Photo)

 

 

11:15

Four cars are currently under the Track Record now as Kyle Benjamin sits fourth with a 15.038.

 

11:13

Hunter Robbins and Jeff Fultz are now the only two on track almost halfway through this session.

 

11:13

Chris Wimmer is no longer P1 but still very, very fast. (Speed51.com Photo)

 

 

11:11

Two other cars have now passed Wimmer. Stephen Nasse 14.970 and TJ Reaid 14.945.

 

11:11

Brandon Hermiller loses the word “teen” from his age today as he celebrates his 20th birthday. (Speed51.com Photo)

 

 

11:10

Chris Wimmer has unofficially broken the track record (15.056) in this session with a fast lap of 14.970. Needless to say he is back atop the Super Late Model practice where he spent all of Friday afternoon.

 

11:09

Pro Late Models
Practice #2

43 Justin South – 15.273
18 Hunter Robbins – 15.447
88 Garrett Jones – 15.588
10 RS Senter – 15.654
81 Brandon Odom – 15.654
12 Brandon Brilliant – 15.728
2 Kyle McCallum – 15.733
12 Harrison Burton – 15.733
4 Kyle Plott – 15.811
23 Dalton Grindle – 15.819
29 Matthew Wragg – 15.840
77 Landon Cling – 15.844
66 Korey Ruble – 15.849
22 Kevin Herbert – 15.877
98 Russell Fleeman – 15.913
30 Rusty Sanford – 16.057
12 Will Mack – 16.505

 

11:06

Chad Finley prepares to climb into his Super Late Model for the first time today. (Speed51.com Photo)

 

 

11:04

The Super Late Models are now back on track with Birthday boys Hermiller and Pollard lead the cars out along with Donnie Wilson.

 

11:03

The fastest Super Late Model in the first Practice, Bubba Pollard is the first car in line for the second session. (Speed51.com Photo)

 

 

11:02

 

 

10:59

Shanky Smith’s car sits on jack stands late in Practice. (Speed51.com Photo)

 

 

10:59

The two #12 cars of Brilliant and Mack will finish out this practice session with 2 minutes remaining. As Landon Cling joins them once again. Cling and Brilliant have both turned more than 35 laps this session.

 

10:57

Russell Fleeman discusses more possible tweaks to his potent machine. (Speed51.com Photo)

 

 

10:56

As time winds down, Burton and Cling are back in the pits now leaving Brandon Brilliant by himself turning laps.

 

10:56

Justin South is relaxing as he is P1. (Speed51.com Photo)

 

 

10:55

Harrison Burton and Landon Cling are now the lone two cars on track with 5 minutes remaining.

 

10:54

Ryan Redmon’s crew makes wholesale changes to his #66. (Speed51.com Photo)

 

 

10:54

Halfway through this practice session, and South is still on top of the charts. He is followed by Robbins, Jones, Senger and Odom.

 

10:53

Will Mack and Garret Jones on track.

 

10:52

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Everyone have a safe weekend = Thanks to Speed/51 for all the coverage == Also to the drivers – teams – track – an especially all the sponsors == Couldn’t enjoy it here at home without ya – Happy Birthday to Bubba Pollard == May the best driver win !! == You’ll awesome == Thanks == A racing nut == Conyers , Ga. ==

 

10:51

Kyle McCallum had been fast all weekend, but the crew discusses trying to find more speed for tonight’s Baby Rattler 125. (Speed51.com Photo)

 

 

10:49

Kevin Herbert gets the word to back up and head back out onto the track. (Speed51.com Photo)

 

 

10:48

Brandon Brilliant converses with his team before making changes. (Speed51.com Photo)

 

 

10:47

Lee USA Speedway, located on Route 125 in Lee, New Hampshire, will open its season Sunday April 14th with the ACT Governor’s Cup 150.  Despite winning four track titles, and the prestigious ACT Championship last season, Dover’s Wayne Helliwell Jr. has yet to claim the Governor’s Cup Trophy at his home track despite two dogged attempts. Helliwell was leading last year when tire woes relegated him to a top five position.

Over fifty cars from all over the northeast US and Canada are expected. Helliwell’s primary competition is likely to come from Pelham, NH driver Joey Pole and four time ACT champ Brian Hoar who has also won the Governor’s Cup twice.

Also on hand for Governor’s Cup Weekend will be the Northeast Mini Stock Tour, Four Cylinders, a 50-lap Late Model Sportsman event and more.

For more information on this event or others on the 2013 Lee USA Speedway schedule, visit www.leeusaspeedway.com

 

10:47

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10:46

Will Mack and crew go over his entry before heading back out for more laps. (Speed51.com Photo)

 

 

10:45

Top Five Currently

1. 43 – South 15.273
2. 18 – Robbins 15.447
3. 88 – Jones 15.588
4. 2 – McCallum 15.733
5. 12 – Burton 15.733

 

10:45

Another Pro Late Model that has not practiced today is the #54 of John Thompson. (Speed51.com Photo)

 

 

10:43

Justin South is currenlty the fastest man in this practice session for Pro Late Models with 15.273. South set quick time in five Viper races a year ago, as well as the Snowflake 100 at Five Flags Speedway in December.

 

10:39

Plott, Cling, Fleeman, McCallaum and Sanford on track currently.

 

10:39

Bubba Pollard’s Pro Late Model has yet to hit the track this morning. (Speed51.com Photo)

 

 

10:37

Super Late Model times – Session One

1. 26 – Bubba Pollard 15.072
2. 18 – Hunter Robbins 15.104
3. 99 – Casey Smith 15.138
4. 71 – Kyle Benjamin 15.237
5. 29 – Anderson Bowen 15.291
6. 16 – Brandon Odom 15.315
7. 2 – Donnie Wilson 15.349
8. 25 – Ross Kenseth 15.360
9. 1 – Mike Garvey 15.376
10. 29 – Jeff Choquette 15.381
11. 11 – Logan Boyett 15.388
12. 54 – Jeff Fultz 15.396
13. 41 – TJ Reaid 15.427
14. 15 – Mason Massey 15.501
15. 6 – Brandon Hermiller 15.576
16. 112 – Augie Grill 15.578
17. 51 – Stephen Nasse 15.586
18. 47 – Allen Karnes 15.587

 

10:34

Jeff Choquette and crew check tire wear after their first session. (Speed51.com Photo)

 

 

10:32

In addition to all the Late Model action, Super Stocks, Modifieds and Motorcycles will run features tonight.

 

10:30

Super Late Models Practice #1 is now complete. Those times will be available in a few minutes. The Pro Late Models will roll out next for their second of three 30-minute Practice Sessions.

 

10:30

One of the most prestigious Super Late Model events in the country celebrates its 30th running in 2013. It’s the World Crown 300 at Jefferson, Georgia’s Gresham Motorsports Park. The World Crown winners’ list reads like a who’s-who in short track racing and drivers from throughout the country will try to etch their name into World Crown history on July 4 in the 30th annual running of the 300-lap event. For more details on the 30th Annual World Crown 300 at Gresham Motorsports Park, visit www.racegmp.com

 

10:30

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10:29

Make it 54 and Grill is now slowing and heading to his pit stall.

 

10:28

Grill has ran the most laps of anyone this session as he just completed his 53rd lap of Practice.

 

10:28

C. Smith now to third quick late in this session with a 15.138.

 

10:26

Five Minutes remaining in this Practice Session as the Pro Late Models are starting to get ready for their second of three sessions scheduled for today.

 

10:26

There is no activity in the RS Senter pit. He was fastest yesterday in PLM practice and had no complaints about the car at the end of yesterday. We do see the crew watching the final minutes of Super Late Model practice from the Hauler. (Speed51.c

 

 

10:24

Seven minutes left in the session and the top five remains the same: Pollard, Robbins, Benjamin, Bowen and Odom.

 

10:24

Wilson and Karnes join the others on track.

 

10:22

Frankie Grill makes a change to Augie’s GARC machine. (Speed51.com photo)

 

 

10:22

Nasse and Grill return to the track.

 

10:21

The track is silent at the moment as no cars are on the track.

 

10:20

10 Minutes left in the first Super Late Models Practice of the morning.

 

10:19

Stephen Nasse gets set to roll out for Super Late Model practice. (Speed51.com Photo)

 

 

10:18

Jeff Fultz discusses his car with his crew. (Speed51.com Photo)

 

 

10:17

2 Donnie Wilson is on the track for the first time this morning.

 

10:17

Less than 15 minutes remaining in the first of three Super Late Model Practice Sessions (Top 5):

1. 26 Bubba Pollard 15.072
2. 18 Hunter Robbins 15.104
3. 71 Kyle Benjamin 15.237
4. 29 Anderson Bowen 15.312
5. 16 Brandon Odom 15.315

 

10:16

Race fans, in addition to the great photos you’ll find in our Trackside Now coverage all weekend long at the Rattler, Speed51.com’s photographers will have even more shots available for purchase next week on www.speed51photos.com.

Speed51photos.com will have shots of every car on track and behind-the-scenes action from the pit area. Be sure to check back to Speed51.com and www.speed51photos.comfor photos from throughout the weekend. Already on the site, you can browse and purchase photos from December’s Snowball Derby and January’s SpeedFest events.

 

10:16

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10:15

99 Casey Smith is one of several drivers doing double duty in both Super Late Models and Pro Late Models as the Austin, Texas driver is now out in his SLM.

 

10:14

Even the backstretch Pit Area here at South Alabama is jam packed with Late Models. (Speed51.com Photo)

 

 

10:14

Grill and Fultz are pretty dicey here this morning as they have been trading spots back and fourth for several laps.

 

10:12

Pollard is now P1 with a 15.072.

 

10:12

Pollard jumps to second quick at a 15.170 while Bowen gets up to fourth at a 15.312 and Garvey is fifth at a 15.376.

 

10:12

Kyle Bryant is one of the new arrivals for the Pro Late Models today. (Speed51.com Photo)

 

 

10:12

Robbins to the top of the charts with a 15.104.

 

10:11

Defending Rattler 250 Winner; 26 Bubba Pollard is on the track.

 

10:11

54 Jeff Fultz makes his way onto the track for the first time this morning. For this weekend, the Troutman, North Carolina driver, originally from Cincinnati, Ohio, is carrying the colors of Red Bull. Fultz reports that the sponsorship is “Just enough to get the decals on the car.”

 

10:10

Bowen makes his way to the track for first Super Late Model practice session. (Speed51.com Photo)

 

 

10:10

Pro Late Model Times – Session 1

1. 99 – Casey Smith 15.389
2. 98 – Russell Fleeman 15.534
3. 88 – Garrett Jones 15.549
4. 22 – Augie Grill 15.571
5. 18 – Hunter Robbins 15.581
6. 10 – R.S Senter 15.618
7. 43 – Justin South 15.655
8. 2 – Kyle McCallum 15.684
9. 81 – Brandon Odom 15.687
10. 66 – Ryan Redmon 15.720
11. 77 – Landon Cling 15.821
12. 12 – Harrison Burton 15.862
13. 29 – Matthew Wragg 15.889
14. 41 – Chris Davidson 15.921
15. 17 – Shanky Smith 15.928
16. 4 – Kyle Plott 15.961
17. 12 – Brandon Brilliant 16.113
18. 30 – Rusty Sanford 16.119
19. 22 – Kevin Herbert 16.152
20. 12 – Will Mack 16.166

 

10:09

18 Hunter Robbins returns to the track, and like Grill, is now in his Super Late Model.

 

10:08

Pit crews watch on from the turn three and four fence. (Speed51.com Photo)

 

 

10:08

Wimmer does not have a working Transponder and will be sent back to the pits.

 

10:07

112 Augie Grill is on the track once again, this time in his Super Late Model. 29 Anderson Bowen joins him.

 

10:07

Early Top 5: Benjamin 15.237, Garvey, Choquette, Boyett, Kenseth.

 

10:06

South Alabama Speedway Track Records:
Super Late Models: Logan Boyett – 15.056 – 2012
Pro Late Models: Bubba Pollard – 15.164 – 2010

 

10:05

52 Chris Wimmer, the fastest car Overall during the Friday Practice has hit the track as has 51 Stephen Nasse and 41 T.J. Reaid.

 

10:04

11 Logan Boyett has rolled out as well.

 

10:04

1 Mike Garvey is on the track now for the first time this morning.

 

10:02

47 Allen Karnes and 15 Mason Massey join the fray.

 

10:02

Super Late Models rolling out and they are: 25 Ross Kenseth, 71 Kyle Benjamin, 29 Jeff Choquette, 6 Brandon Hermiller and 16 Brandon Odom and we’re Green.

 

10:00

 

 

9:59

Pro Late Models Practice #1 is complete. Those times are coming in a few minutes. The Super Late Models will roll out shortly.

 

9:58

Super Late Models are starting to line up in the pit area as they will be next after the Pro Late Models are done with their first Practice of the day in just a few minutes.

 

9:55

Five minutes remaining in this first of three Pro Late Model Practice Sessions. (Top 5):

1. 99 Casey Smith 15.389
2. 98 Russell Fleeman 15.534
3. 88 Garrett Jones 15.549
4. 22 Augie Grill 15.571
5. 18 Hunter Robbins 15.581

 

9:54

At the moment, Cling has the track to himself as he gets seat time behind the wheel of the Scott Neal Racing #77. Neal was the 2012 JEGS/CRA All-Stars Tour Championship Car Owner and Crew Chief with Daniel Hemric behind the wheel.

 

9:51

Grill now in fourth with a 15.571.

 

9:51

Jones is back in the top five as he is third at a 15.549.

 

9:49

Just over 10 minutes remaining in this Pro Late Model Practice. The Super Late Models will go for the first time this morning from 10:00-10:30am.

 

9:48

4 Kyle Plott is out on the track.

 

9:48

Less than 15 Minutes to go in this first of three Pro Late Models Practice Sessions of the day (Top 5):

1. 99 Casey Smith 15.389
2. 98 Russell Fleeman 15.534
3. 18 Hunter Robbins 15.581
4. 10 R.S. Senter 15.618
5. 43 Justin South 15.655

 

9:47

66 Ryan Redmon is on the track. He was third fastest overall yesterday.

 

9:46

McCallum to fifth with a 15.684.

 

9:46

12 Will Mack makes his first appearance of the weekend and is joined by 98 Russell Fleeman.

 

9:45

In June of 1953, Herb Thomas spoiled a dominant effort by Lee Petty to win a race in the series now known as the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series at a newly-opened Five Flags Speedway in Pensacola, Florida.

Now nearly 60 years later, NASCAR racing will be back at Five Flags.

To celebrate the 60th anniversary of the first-ever NASCAR event held at Five Flags, the legendary half-mile track will see the debut of the NASCAR K&N Pro Series East at the track April 12 and 13. See all the rising stars of NASCAR racing at Five Flags for the first time ever in the NAPA 150. Advanced reserved tickets are now available by calling the Five Flags Speedway box office at 850-944-8400 and more information can be found on www.5flagsspeedway.com

 

9:45

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9:45

81 Brandon Odom enters the track for the first time this morning,

 

9:44

C. Smith is now on top with a 15.389.

 

9:44

2 Kyle McCallum is out on the track for the first time this morning and is joined by 17 Shanky Smith.

 

9:44

Smith to third at a 15.630 while South immediately jumps to fourth fastest with a 15.655.

 

9:44

43 Justin South is on the track for the first time this weekend.

 

9:43

Robbins goes to P1 with a 15.581.

 

9:43

99 Casey Smith, a former Viper Series Champion here at SAS, is on the track for the first time today.

 

9:42

Grill is driving for Josh Bragg once again this weekend. The Hayden, Alabama driver is driving the same car he steered in the Snowflake 100 at near-by Five Flags Speedway in Pensacola, Florida last December.

 

9:41

22 Augie Grill, the Defending Baby Rattler 125 Winner, is on the track for the first time this weekend in his Pro Late Model.

 

9:40

Senter to the top of the charts with a 15.618.

 

9:40

Senter moves up to third at a 15.865.

 

9:39

He lowers that to a 15.862, still second to Jones’ mark of a 15.856.

 

9:39

Burton up to second now with a 15.918.

 

9:39

Davidson now up to second fastest with a 15.947.

 

9:38

10 R.S. Senter, the fastest car overall of Friday’s Practice, is on the track.

 

9:38

Davidson jumps up to fourth quick with a 16.111.

 

9:38

18 Hunter Robbins has made his way out onto the track.

 

9:38

Wragg lowers that mark to a 16.032.

 

9:37

Wragg up to second quick with a 16.056.

 

9:36

41 Chris Davidson and 12 Harrison Burton make their first appearances of the morning.

 

9:36

Garrett Jones is on top of the board early on with a 15.856. He is followed by Cling, Brilliant, Herbert and Sanford.

 

9:34

22 Kevin Herbert is on the track as well as 29 Matthew Wragg.

 

9:34

30 Rusty Sanford has joined the pack.

 

9:33

Green flag is out.

 

9:32

Pro Late Models are now rolling out and they are: 77 Landon Cling, 12 Brandon Brilliant and 88 Garrett Jones.

 

9:32

Happy Birthday’s today to Bubba Pollard (26) and Brandon Hermiller (20).

 

9:30

77 Landon Cling is the first car lined up in the pits and will be the first car to hit the track this morning.

 

9:29

Pro Late Models have started lining up in the pit area and will be coming out momentarily.

 

9:29

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9:29

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9:28

Over 12,000 spectators turned out on a warm Tuesday night to witness third-generation Wisconsin racer Travis Sauter beat several NASCAR stars – in a field of 71 super late model racers – to score a popular victory in the 150-lap Howie Lettow Memorial Midwest Tour super late model race at the historic Milwaukee Mile.

This summer, the highly-anticipated event returns to the Milwaukee Mile with the ARCA Midwest Tour and moves to the second Monday and Tuesday in July. Event organizers, building on the success of last year, are adding a Monday night concert featuring the heritage Southern rock band 38 Special.

Tickets for the July 8-9, 2013 “ARCA Fest” are now on sale at www.ARCAfest.com

 

9:27

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9:23

Pro Late Models will be first on the track today beginning at 9:30am. Pros and Super Lates will alternate in 30 minute sessions until 12:30pm.

 

9:20

It is another gorgeous day here in South Alabama with clear blue skies and the sun shining bright. Temperatures are forecast to be in the mid-70º’s.

 

9:19

R.S. Senter was the fastest Pro Late Model in Friday Practice and hopes that carries over to today. (Speed51.com Photo)

 

 

9:19

It was announced earlier that this will be the only Drivers Meeting of the day, however there was one scheduled for 6:00pm, possibly for Local Divisions only.

 

9:15

Drivers Meeting has let out as Practice will start st 9:30am.

 

9:14

Track Officials are going over procedures and rules for the teams in regards to tires.

 

9:04

The Drivers Meeting has started as Hunter Robbins listens in. (Speed51.com Photo)

 

 

9:01

Ross Kenseth waits for the start of the Drivers Meeting. (Speed51.com Photo)

 

 

9:01

 

 

9:00

Justin South’s Pro Late Model goes through tech. (Speed51.com Photo)

 

 

8:57

Drivers meeting is about to kickoff in the tech shed, and 51 will be on hand to provide updates and information.

 

8:54

Here are Last Night’s Feature Winners from Day I of the 37th annual Rattler 250 Weekend:

Street Stocks: 51 Chris Lucas
Roadrunners: 17 Ricky Strickland
Coyotes: 5 Joseph Chandler
Mini-Sportsman: 8 Eddie Hinson
Cup Lites: 1 Jack Whittle
Motorcycles: 411 John Cohorn

 

8:54

Both Pro and Super Late Models are going through tech currently. The will each get a little more practice today before rolling through Q-Tech beginning at 12:30 p.m.CST.

 

8:45

“Old School” is the approach the Southern Super Series is taking in their debut season of 2013. The 16-race slate brings together five racetracks in four different states and will include such legendary races as the World Crown 300 and the All American 400. Alabama’s Mobile International Speedway and Montgomery Motor Speedway, Florida’s Five Flags Speedway, Georgia’s Gresham Motorsports Park and Tennessee’s Fairgrounds Speedway Nashville make up the facilities that some of the best Super Late Model racers will compete on with the series this coming year.

The inaugural season’s opener comes on Saturday, April 6th at Fairgrounds Speedway Nashville. For more details on this event visit www.southernsuperseries.com and http://www.fairgroundsspeedwaynashville.com/

 

8:45

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8:43

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8:43

 

 

8:42

43 Justin South (Pro Late Models) has arrived to the speedway this morning and Speed51’s crew is down in the pits gathering information on any other new entries that have arrived today.

 

8:37

The Super Late Models and Pro Late Models spent yesterday morning and into the afternoon practicing for today’s festivities. Below are the Combined Practice Results for both classes:

Super Late Models Friday Overall Practice Results
1. 52 Chris Wimmer 15.083
2. 11 Logan Boyett 15.139
3. 2 Donnie Wilson 15.140
4. 29 Jeff Choquette 15.200
5. 51 Stephen Nasse 15.236
6. 41 T.J. Reaid 15.251
7. 54 Jeff Fultz 15.291
8. 99 Casey Smith 15.305
9. 6 Brandon Hermiller 15.309
10. 42 Chad Finley 15.329
11. 26 Bubba Pollard 15.340
12. 16 Brandon Odom 15.355
13. 25 Ross Kenseth 15.370
14. 15 Mason Massey 15.399
15. 1 Mike Garvey 15.414
16. 71 Kyle Benjamin 15.430
17. 29 Anderson Bowen 15.473
18. 18 Hunter Robbins 15.476
19. 47 Allen Karnes 15.517
20. 47 Dakota Stroup 15.595
21. 112 Augie Grill NO TIME

Pro Late Models Friday Overall Practice Results
1. 10 R.S. Senter 15.356
2. 88 Garrett Jones 15.547
3. 66 Ryan Redmon 15.658
4. 98 Russell Fleeman 15.659
5. 2 Kyle McCallum 15.671
6. 99 Casey Smith 15.686
7. 18 Hunter Robbins 15.692
8. 26 Bubba Pollard 15.709
9. 29 Matthew Wragg 15.710
10. 23 Dalton Grindle 15.714
11. 81 Brandon Odom 15.719
12. 12 Harrison Burton 15.764
13. 4 Kyle Plott 15.766
14. 66 Korey Ruble 15.773
15. 41 Chris Davidson 15.774
16. 77 Landon Cling 15.783
17. 12 Brandon Brilliant 15.806
18. 17 Shanky Smith 15.858
19. 22 Kevin Herbert 15.860
20. 30 Rusty Sanford 16.339

 

8:32

Schedule of Events for Saturday, March 16
8:00—— Pits open (all classes) Tech Open
9:00—— Driver’s meeting- PLM & SLM
9:15—– PLM Qualifying Tire selection begins
9:30—— Practice Begins- SLM & PLM alternate
11:00—— SLM RACE (6) tire selection begins
12:30——- SLM / PLM Practice ends
12:30-2:00——- PLM to Pre Qualifying Tech
2:00-3:30——SLM to Pre Qualifying Tech
2:00—— Grandstands open
3:30—— PLM qualify (top 24 locked in) Cars Impounded
SLM qualify (top 24 locked in)
5:00- 6:00- Local Practice
6:00—— Driver’s meeting
7:00—— Features:
Last chance races if needed
Feature: Modified, Motorcycles, Super Stock & / or Trucks
8th Annual Pro Late Model Rattler 125

 

8:29

Good Morning from South Alabama Speedway in Opp, Alabama for Day II of the 37th annual Rattler 250 Weekend.

 

8:29

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Trackside Now: Pro Rattler 250 – South Alabama Speedway (AL) – 3/16/13

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