Trackside Now: World Crown 300 Practice Day at Gresham (GA) – 8/8/14

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10:26

Thank you for joining us here at Gresham Motorsports Park in Jefferson, Georgia for Practice Night for the 31st Annual World Crown 300 presented by Victory Junction with the Southern Super Series.

We will be back tomorrow with live Trackside Now coverage beginning at 11:00am with all the behind the scenes and lap by lap action.

10:23

Tentative Schedule of Events
Saturday August 9, 2014
Southern Super Series
World Crown 300 presented by Victory Junction

9:15pm	Pit Gates Open
9:30am	Driver Registration
	Tech Begins – All Divisions
10:30am	Hoosier Race Tire Selection
11:30am	SSS Drivers Meeting
12:15-2:45pm	SSS /World Crown 300 Practice
3:00-5:00pm	SSS Pre-Qualifying Tech
3:00-4:30pm	Local Division Practice
4:45pm	Local Division Drivers Meeting
5:30pm	SSS/World Crown 300 Qualifying
6:20-6:50pm	Autograph Session
7:00pm	Opening Ceremonies
7:15pm	Feature Racing Begins
	Trucks – 30 Laps / 30 Minutes
	Intermission
	Outlaw Late Models – 30 Laps / 30 Minutes
	Intermission
	31st Annual World Crown 300 by Victory Junction
	Southern Super Series – 300 Laps

10:19

Spencer Davis took home the AR Bodies A Package while Scotty Ellis received the set of Hoosier Racing Tires.

10:16

Souther Super Series
World Crown 300 presented by Victory Junction
Qualifying Order

1	129	Spencer Davis
2	5K	Daniel Keene Jr
3	112	Augie Grill
4	83	Scotty Ellis
5	5G	Will Gallaher
6	47	Allen Karnes
7	56	Gus Dean
8	26	Bubba Pollard
9	54	Matt Craig
10	43	Dennis Schoenfeld
11	68	Landon Cling
12	98	Daniel Hemric
13	23	Dalton Grindle
14	12	Harrison Burton
15	29	Anderson Bowen
16	98	Russell Fleeman
17	51	Stephen Nasse
18	2	Donnie Wilson
19	7	Casey Roderick
20	26	Preston Peltier
21	5W	Spencer Wauters
22	36	Rodney Bennefield
23	29	Jeff Choquette
24	37	Brian Hoar
25	41	TJ Reaid
26	15	Ron Young
27	75	David Odell
28	2	Brady Boswell
29	31	Kyle Grissom

10:15

98	Russell Fleeman	16
5W	Spencer Wauters	21
36	Rodney Bennefield	22
2	Brady Boswell	28
15	Ron Young	26
23	Dalton Grindle	13
26	Preston Peltier	20
5G	Will Gallaher	5
56	Gus Dean	7

10:08

Speed51.com just checked with TJ Reaid, who left the property and is en route to his Acworth, Georgia shop with his No. 41 racecar. For the fourth time this year, the Gleason rear end in his car broke. All of the rear ends in his arsenal are now broken, so he will not be returning for tomorrow’s World Crown 300.

10:08

75	David Odell	27
47	Allen Karnes	6
54	Matt Craig	9
5K	Daniel Keene Jr	2
43	Dennis Schoenfeld	10

10:06

We will have a complete rundown of the Qualifying order once all drivers have drawn.

10:06

26	Bubba Pollard	8
31	Kyle Grissom	29
7	Casey Roderick	19
68	Landon Cling	11
83	Scotty Ellis	4

10:02

Draw numbers so far:

112	Augie Grill	3
29	Jeff Choquette	23
2	Donnie Wilson	18
37	Brian Hoar	24
51	Stephen Nasse	17
12	Harrison Burton	14
129	Spencer Davis	1
98	Daniel Hemric	12
29	Anderson Bowen	15
41	TJ Reaid	25

9:53

Pills are being drawn in the order in which Drivers finished practice meaning Augie Grill will draw first.

9:52

Whichever driver draws the No. 1 pill will win the AR Bodies package. Pill No. 4 will take the Hoosier Race Tires.

9:51

The Qualifying Draw is beginning.

9:40

Drivers and crews are now making their way into the garage for the Qualifying Draw Party getting underway shortly.

9:40

Southern Super Series
World Crown 300 presented by Victory Junction
Overall Practice – Unofficial Results

1	112	Augie Grill	16.833
2	29	Jeff Choquette	16.851
3	2	Donnie Wilson	16.877
4	37	Brian Hoar	16.878
5	51	Stephen Nasse	16.887
6	12	Harrison Burton	16.907
7	129	Spencer Davis	16.928
8	98	Daniel Hemric	16.956
9	29	Anderson Bowen	16.967
10	41	TJ Reaid	17.054
11	26	Bubba Pollard	17.057
12	31	Kyle Grissom	17.057
13	7	Casey Roderick	17.061
14	68	Landon Cling	17.095
15	83	Scotty Ellis	17.137
16	75	David Odell	17.197
17	47	Allen Karnes	17.201
18	54	Matt Craig	17.222
19	5K	Daniel Keene Jr	17.235
20	43	Dennis Schoenfeld	17.262
21	98	Russell Fleeman	17.302
22	5W	Spencer Wauters	17.383
23	36	Rodney Bennefield	17.594
24	2	Brady Boswell	17.613
25	15	Ron Young	17.867

9:31

Full results to follow.

9:31

That concludes practice for the day. Augie Grill finished atop the board over Jeff Choquette, Donnie Wilson, Brian Hoar and Stephen Nasse.

9:22

Less than ten minutes remaining now.

9:21

Augie Grill just went to the top of the board late in this practice session.

9:18

Twenty-six cars have registered times on the transponder sheet today.

9:18

Comment From Captain

Do you have a list of how many cars on the ground?

9:15

9:14

Stephen Nasse had jumped to the top of the speed chart, but he was quickly knocked off by Brian Hoar. Hoar then was bumped to second moments later by Jeff Choquette, who currently remains atop the speed chart with just about 16 minutes remaining.

9:09

There are just over 20 minutes remaining in tonight’s practice for tomorrow’s 31st annual World Crown 300 presented by Victory Junction.

9:06	With little time remaining, Russell Fleeman’s crew scrambles to unload their backup car after having motor issues with the primary car. Fleeman was 21st on the speed chart out of 26 cars that have turned laps today. (Speed51.com photo)

9:06

9:05

8:58

Harrison Burton is now fastest with a 16.907.

8:56

Don’t forget fans, there will be a qualifying draw after tonight’s practice that will determine the order in which the teams qualify for the World Crown 300 tomorrow.

Also during the draw, teams will be able to win prizes from event contingency partners, including an ARbodies Package A body and a set of Hoosier Racing tires.

Fans can also participate in the qualifying draw, which will be held in the infield of the track.

8:54

The 52nd Annual People’s United Bank Milk Bowl will take place on October 4-5 at the famed Thunder Road SpeedBowl in Barre, Vermont. Last year, Nick Sweet out battled Brian Hoar and Alex Labbe to win the prestigious three segment event. Who will kiss the cow this year? Click here for more information.

8:54

GMP officials have informed 51 that defending World Crown 300 winner Preston Peltier and Gus Dean are among the drivers expected to arrive tomorrow for World Crown 300 race day.

8:53	Brady Boswell waits for changes before he heads back out. (Speed51.com photo)

8:51	Ron Young\’s crew takes a peek under the hood. (Speed51.com photo)

8:50

Columbus Motor Speedway will honor the patriarch of the Nuckles family who sadly passed away in 2013 on Saturday, August 9th. Jim Nuckles Memorial will honor the track owner with a special race.Click here for more information.

8:49

Anderson Bowen’s fast lap came during a mock qualifying run.

8:48

Top Five as of 8:45pm:

1	129	Spencer Davis	16.928
2	112	Augie Grill	16.957
3	29	Anderson Bowen	16.961
4	37	Brian Hoar	16.973
5	29	Jeff Choquette	16.978

8:47	Frankie Grill checks the stopwatch as his son Augie whizzes by. (Speed51.com photo)

8:45	Freddy Query (left) and Jeff Burton (right) talk things over as they watch other cars on track. (Speed51.com photo)

8:43	Changing shocks on Fleeman\’s car. (Speed51.com photo)

8:39	Twilight has set in here at GMP. (Speed51.com photo)

8:35	Three-time SSS winner, Oklahoma City\’s Donnie Wilson, is fast today. (Speed51.com photo)

8:34

World Crown 300 Ticket Prices for Saturday, August 9

General Admission: $30
Senior Citizen/Military: $25
Student (Age 13-17): $20
Children 12 and Under: Free

8:32	Jeff Choquette, back in the Adrian Carriers No. 29 was fastest in last nights practice. He is currently near the top of tonight\’s practice. (Speed51.com photo)

8:30

Comment From Chris

Thanks SPEED51 for the GREAT coverage from MS !! Wish we were there !!!

8:30	Northerner Brian Hoar was up to third fast earlier. (Speed51.com photo)

8:30

The Southern Super Series will make their final visit of the 2014 season at Montgomery Motor Speedway on Saturday, September 6th. Bubba Pollard, Anderson Bowen, Augie Grill, Donnie Wilson, and Daniel Hemric will all be looking for a big win in the prestigious Alabama 200. Click here for more information.

8:28	Five-time SSS winner this year, Bubba Pollard. (Speed51.com photo)

8:25	Anderson Bowen, winner of the July Southern Super Series race here at GMP. (Speed51.com photo)

8:25	Augie Grill was fastest as of 8:15pm. (Speed51.com photo)

8:23	Kimberle A Burton @kimburton12 Transponder @GreshamMP now working on the @deximaging #12 Harrison sit p18 but our faster laps were earlier when it wasn’t picking up

8:23	Russell Fleeman enters turn one. (Speed51.com photo)

8:23

Fans tuning in on Speed51.com’s desktop version, we apologize for the lack of the live timing monitor on the right side of your screen. The live scoring feed was operational earlier in practice, but appears to be down at this time. We will get with track scoring officials and be sure that if it’s not rectified tonight, we’ll have more on the situation in the morning when 51 has live Trackside Now coverage from GMP.

8:22

Longtime short track fans may recognize a connection between Clay Rogers and Craig’s JCR3 Racing team. Rogers won a Pro Cup championship driving for that team years ago. Matt Craig, a 15 year old from Kannapolis, North Carolina, is in his first year of Late Model competition and plans to do even more in 2015.

Speed51.com profiled Matt Craig and the resurrection of the JCR3 team around him earlier this week: http://speed51.com/matt-cra…

8:19	Former Snowball Derby winner Clay Rogers is helping get rookie late model racer Matt Craig dialed in (Speed51.com photo)

8:19	Schoenfeld heads out for another run. (Speed51.com photo)

8:18

Caraway Speedway in Sophia, North Carolina will be hosting a Labor Day special on Monday, September 1st. It will be a full racing program highlighted by the Late Model Stocks. Racing gets underway at 2:30pm. Click here for more information.

8:17

Current top 10 as of 8:15pm ET

1	112	Augie Grill	16.957
2	29B	Anderson Bowen	16.967
3	37	Brian Hoar	16.973
4	29	Jeff Choquette	16.978
5	2W	Donnie Wilson	17.010
6	41	TJ Reaid	17.054
7	26B	Bubba Pollard	17.057
8	31	Kyle Grissom	17.057
9	7	Casey Roderick	17.061
10	51	Stephen Nasse	17.114

8:07	Through the mirror: Harrison Burton (Speed51.com photo)

8:01

Stephen Nasse said his team found a solid baseline in the optional practice session here yesterday. He and the No. 51 crew intend to “try a few things” with the setup in today’s practice, but they won’t necessarily be trying to dial their car in any better than it was yesterday in race trim.

8:00

8:00	Another one of the hometown favorites, Anderson Bowen. (Speed51.com photo)

7:59

Current Top 10 in Practice as of 8pm ET

1	112	Augie Grill	16.957
2	29	Jeff Choquette	16.978
3	2	Donnie Wilson	17.010
4	41	TJ Reaid	17.054
5	31	Kyle Grissom	17.057
6	7	Casey Roderick	17.071
7	26	Bubba Pollard	17.114
8	51	Stephen Nasse	17.125
9	83	Scotty Ellis	17.137
10	29	Spencer Davis	17.168

7:58	Wauters at speed. (Speed51.com photo)

7:55

Hickory Motor Speedway in Hickory, North Carolina will host the annual Bobby Isaac Memorial for the Late Model Stocks on Sunday, August 30th. This race is in honor of a real racing legend. Click here for more information.

7:54	Kyle Grissom heads out for another run as the sun sets over GMP. (Speed51.com photo)

7:45	Dennis Schoenfeld (Speed51.com photo)

7:41

Earlier we mentioned that the Wauters Motorsports teammates Will Gallaher and Spencer Wauters had not returned to the track, but now the team is back in the pit area as Spencer is about to make his first laps of the day.

7:38

The 22nd Annual Kalamazoo Klash will get “Rowdy” this year as Kyle Busch has entered both the 150-lap, $20,000 to win Outlaw Late Model and ARCA/CRA Super Series 100-lap events. 51 TV will have exclusive live Pay-Per-View coverage of one of the top Outlaw Late Model events in the country along with the stars & cars of one of the top Midwest Super Late Model series. Order it today for $19.99 athttp://speed51.com/51livetv…

7:38

Quickest in practice yesterday, Jeff Choquette immediately picked up where he left off by going to the top of the chart on his second lap on track.

7:36

Early on in this practice, Spencer Davis is the quickest with a lap time of 17.168 seconds. Benfield and Craig are second and third.

7:33	Kyle Grissom gets his car ready for practice. (Speed51.com photo)

7:33	One of the home track favorites, Dawsonville\’s Spencer Davis, on track. (Speed51.com photo)

7:30

Practice is now underway. Rodney Benefield, Matt Craig and Spencer Davis are the first three to see the green flag.

7:29	Bubba Pollard (green shirt) goes over today\’s practice plan with Joey Clanton. (Speed51.com photo)

7:27	Spencer Davis gets some pre-practice pointers. (Speed51.com photo)

7:26	Rodney Bennefield will be first on the track. (Speed51.com photo)

7:23

Fans in and around the Jefferson, Georgia area can view the practice for free from Trackside Parking. And fans – don’t forget to attend the Hoosier Racing Qualifying Draw Party immediately afterward in the Main Grandstand and Turn 1 Refueling Station. There will be free food, soft drinks and $1.50 Bud, Bud Light, Miller Lite and Fat Tire on tap.

7:22

Timing and scoring officials are getting positioned in the tower and the stop-and-go official has taken his position at the end of pit road, signaling we are moments away from the start of tonight’s practice.

7:19

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7:19

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7:19

Thursday’s Optional Practice Results

Jeff Choquette – 16.881

Russell Fleeman – 16.957

Daniel Hemric – 16.962

Stephen Nasse – 16,981

Harrison Burton – 16.995

Casey Roderick – 17.081

Daniel Keene, Jr. – 17.035

Spencer Wauters – 17.054

Spencer Davis – 17.062

Donnie Wilson – 17.062

Landon Cling – 17.113

T.J. Reaid – 17.117.

Brian Hoar – 17.208

Kyle Grissom – 17.216

Scotty Ellis – 17.222

Will Gallaher – 17.251

Travis Cope – 17.264

Dennis Schoenfeld – 17.334

Dalton Grindle – 17.405

Ron Young – 17.507

7:18

Comment From TMC DAWG

Looks like 1 of the better fields of cars in recent World Crowns

7:18

SCHEDULE UPDATE:

Today’s practice will run from approximately 7:25pm until 9:30pm ET.

7:16

Twenty cars practiced here yesterday in the first of two optional practice days at Gresham. Jeff Choquette, driving for the Illinois-based Adrian Carriers team, was quickest of those 20 cars.

Several more cars have unloaded here at the track today, while others, like the Spencer Wauters and Will Gallaher team cars, decided to load up during the rain delay and have not yet been back since the rain stopped.

7:15	Casey Roderick @caseyroderick1 Birthday boy getting ready for practice tonight at Gresham Motorsports Park. Happy 22nd Birthday Casey!!! fb.me/6Yujp76qq

7:14

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7:13

Yes. He and his RPM Motorsports team plan to compete in the Winchester 400 and the Snowball Derby at the end of this season.

7:13

Comment From KR

Do you know if Hoar will be at the Snowball?

7:13

Today’s optional practice session is just that – optional. Tomorrow is race day here at Gresham Motorsports Park.

As far as today’s practice time goes, it was scheduled to be from 5:30pm to 8:30pm. Now that it was delayed, track General Manager John Close is meeting with his staff to determine how late tonight’s practice will go.

7:12

Comment From Lenny

Go Hemric,Nasse,and Pollard,Thanks for the coverage Speed 51

7:07	Vermont’s Brian Hoar and crew unload the No. 37 from the trailer after the earlier storms. (Speed51.com photo)

7:06	Patches of blue sky overhead as track drying continues. (Speed51.com photo)

7:04

7:02

Good afternoon and welcome to a dry Gresham Motorsports Park in Jefferson, Georgia for today’s Speed51.com Trackside Now coverage of an optional practice day for tomorrow’s 31st Annual World Crown 300 presented by Victory Junction.

We say it’s a dry Gresham Motorsports Park because a band of thunderstorms passed through earlier in the afternoon, delaying the start of today’s optional practice. Practice was scheduled to start at 5:30pm ET, but it’s looking more like a 7:30pm ET start time for the practice round for the Southern Super Series Super Late Models.

7:00

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