9:59

That will conclude our coverage of World Crown 300 Qualifying & Practice Day. Congrats to Stephen Nasse on the pole for the 300 and Cody Haskins on the win in the Truck feature. We will see you tomorrow! Good night.

9:58

9:58

9:57

We’ll be back at it with our Trackside Now coverage presented by Atlanta Thrifty Nickel tomorrow from Gresham Motorsports Park for all of the Pro Late Model Beau Slocumb Memorial 100 festivities. Don’t forget to plan ahead for all of the big events coming up throughout the end of the 2011 season where Speed51.com will bring you all of the latest updates with our Trackside Now coverage presented by Atlanta Thrifty Nickel.

9:56

Haskins getting an award here on veterans day from the United States Marine Corps.

9:55

9:54

Cody Haskins climbs out of his winning machine. (Speed51.com Photo)

9:53

Unofficial Rheem 75 Truck Results:1 Cody Haskins 2 Chris Wagner 3 Brandon Jones 4 Matt Vassar 5 Cohen Motes 6 Steve Stagner 7 CJ Tuck 8 Clinton Sheriff 9 Kristen Wallace 10 Brandon Franklin 11 Mark Caudell 12 Spencer Davis 13 Cody Puckett 14 Joel Townsend

9:52

Cody Haskins has won the Rheem 75 Truck series event followed Wagner, Jones, Vassar and Motes. Full results to come.

9:50

With five laps to go, Haskins holds a .847-second lead over Wagner in second.

9:48

With ten laps to go Haskins continues to lead Wagner, Jones, Vassar and Motes.

9:46

On the restart at lap 55 everyone gets up to speed well as Haskins launches off turn two and holds the lead down the backstretch over Jones, Wagner, Vassar and Motes.

9:42

Caution is back out for a tangle between Caudell and Motes at lap 56.

9:40

Haskins leads the field into turn one on lap 50 as they’re four-wide behind him.

9:37

Current running order under this caution: 1. Haskins 2. Jones 3. Wagner 4. Caudell 5. Motes 6. Vassar 7. Stagner 8. Wallace 9. Davis 10. Tuck 11. Sheriff 12. Franklin 13. Puckett 14. Townsend

9:36

Caution is back out for the #29 of Spencer Davis. It appeared he scraped the wall but something may have just broken on his truck. He is now in the pits.

9:34

The #29 of Spencer Davis, who restarted from the second spot, did not come up to speed on the restart and the field bottled up behind him. He has fallen to the ninth spot.

9:30

Caution is back out on lap 44 as CJ Tuck spins on the backstretch.

9:29

Current running order at lap 40:1. Haskins 2. Davis 3. Caudell 4. Jones 5. Vassar 6. Motes 7. Stagner 8. Wagner 9. Tuck 10. Wallace 11. Sheriff 12. Franklin 13. Puckett 14. Townsend

9:28

The #14 truck of Cody Puckett is off the pace and has now hit the pits at lap 34.

9:27

Cody Haskins now holds a .849-second lead over Spencer Davis in second.

9:26

At lap 29 Spencer Davis takes the second spot from Mark Caudell.

9:25

Behind Haskins, Caudell and Davis battle side by side for the second spot.

9:25

9:25

Cohen Motes has moved into the sixth spot behind Matt Vassar.

9:24

Haskins leads into turn one on the restart at lap 25.

9:24

Current running order under this caution:1. Haskins 2. Caudell 3. Jones 4. Davis 5. Vassar 6. Stagner 7. Motes 8. Wagner 9. Wallace 10. Tuck 11. Sheriff 12. Puckett 13. Franklin 14. Townsend (OUT)

9:22

Caution is out at lap 24 possibly for debris?

9:22

9:22

The leaders are now having to navigate their machines through the lapped traffic at the tail of the field.

9:20

Kristen Wallace has moved her #12 machine into 9th spot.

9:19

Now Townsend has brought his #88 to pit road.

9:19

The #88 of Joel Townsend has just plumed smoke into turn one but did not come to pit road and continues to coast around the track.

9:18

Current Running Order at Lap 15: 1. Haskins 2. Caudell 3. Jones 4. Stagner 5. Davis 6. Vassar 7. Motes 8. Townsend 9. Sheriff 10. Wallace 11. Wagner 12. Puckett 13. Tuck 14. Franklin

9:17

9:17

Kristen Wallace did not come up to speed on the start and the field stacked up behind her. They have all straightened out and now the field follows Cody Haskins down the backstretch.

9:15

Under this caution Haskins leads Davis, Jones, Caudell and Wallace.

9:14

We are under caution at lap 7 for a spin by the #14 of Cody Puckett and the #7 CJ Tuck on the backstretch.

9:12

The green flag has dropped on the Rheem 75 Truck series feature at Gresham Motorsports Park. Cody Haskins leads Spencer Davis, Brandon Jones, Kristen Wallace and Mark Caudell.

9:09

Comment From kevin shaw the CT. driver would be Matt Vassar. Now resides in Atlanta area but still has northeast allegiance.

9:07

no #79 in tonight’s race.

9:07

Comment From paul did the 79 truck make it back after that terrible crash

9:05

The command to fire engines has been given to this field of 14 trucks and they are ready to roll for their 75-lap feature.

9:04

Temps mid-40s right now. Supposed to be mid-to-high 60s tomorrow during the day and low 50s tomorrow evening.

9:04

Comment From BP Whats the temp. tonight.will be heading that way in the morning.

9:03

Comment From Tad Headed to GMP now from alabama

9:00

Comment From tom niewiek thanks speed51 for keeping us here in michigan up to date.

9:00

As far as we can tell, most of these drivers are local. Everyone was just interviewed and they all sounded familiar with the area racing scene.

8:59

Comment From Guest is there a truck competitor in attendance from Connecticut?

8:51

Super Late Models have all cleared tech from qualifying so the late models are done for the evening.

8:46

Comment From Hoss Congrats Brian another win for a Dawsonville driver!

8:46

Crowd is honestly not bad for a cold night with lots of high school football going on. We would have loved to see more people here though and if you’re in the area, weather and competition is looking good for Saturday and Sunday, so come down to the track.

8:45

Comment From Adam How is the crowd tonight?

8:43

Finish Order – Sportsman1 50 Brian Sosebee 20 2 17 Mark Caudell 20 3 8 John Mobley 20 4 99 Jody Trivette 18 5 52 Tommy Stokes 16

8:43

Comment From Hoss Finish order for Sportsman?

8:41

Trucks on the grid.

8:40

Brian Sosebee wins the Sportsman race and dedicated the win to his dad who passed away today back in 1996.

8:39

Trucks are on the frontstretch for an autograph session. The 75 green-flag laps only Truck event will be the final event of this evening.

8:35

There were five Sportsman cars and at times they were battling three-wide.

8:35

Comment From Guest Wasn’t there only 2 sportsman cars?

8:34

Kenzie and Dorer ran identical laps and Dorer went out first, thus he is scored ahead of her. If you’ve been following our coverage you know that we’ve been dealing with and correcting scoring issues all day. But thanks for joining us!

8:34

Comment From Kenzie Fan The track has Kenzie scored 9th… You’ve been screwing up all day… A let down for speed51 coverage

8:31

8:31

Next up will be an autograph session for the truck series competitors before their 75-lap event.

8:28

Brian Sosebee has won a great 20-lap Sportsman feature here at Gresham Motorsports Park tonight.

8:18

The Sportsman main event is now on track.

8:10

Next up will be the 20-lap Sportsman feature back on the half-mile track.

8:10

Mason Elzey has taken the win in the Mini Cup division on the quarter-mile.

8:08

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8:06

8:06

The 10-lap Mini Cup race is now on the quarter-mile facility here in the infield at Gresham Motorsports Park.

7:58

Stephen Nasse and his pole winning machine (Speed51.com Photo)

7:56

Unofficial Truck Qualifying Results:Pos. Driver Best Lap 1 Spencer Davis 18.763 2 Cody Haskins 18.793 3 Chris Wagner 18.834 4 Brandon Jones 18.940 5 Kristen Wallace 18.997 6 Mark Caudell 19.000 7 CJ Tuck 19.279 8 Steve Stagner 19.301 9 Cody Puckett 19.525 10 Cohen Motes 19.525 11 Clinton Sheriff 19.931 12 Joel Townsend 19.990 13 Brandon Franklin 20.559 14 Matt Vassar N/A

7:55

We just got word that all Super Late Model will start the event on Sunday. That is all minus TJ Reaid and Rodney Benefield, although we hope he will be able to fix his machine in time, who had engine trouble in qualifying.

7:54

Joel Townsend Lap 1: 20.093 Lap 2: 19.990 Best Lap: 19.990

7:53

Mike Garvey (Speed51.com Photo)

7:53

Brandon Franklin Lap 1: 20.838 Lap 2: 20.559 Best Lap: 20.559

7:52

Jeff Fultz strapping in. He only had one lap of qualifying after being late to the drivers meeting (Speed51.com Photo)

7:51

Clinton Sheriff Lap 1: 20.137 Lap 2: 19.931 Best Lap: 19.931

7:50

Matt Vassar has experienced some issues and has hit the pits before completing his first qualifying lap.

7:50

Heath Hindman on the grid (Speed51.com Photo)

7:49

Cohen Motes Lap 1: 19.757 Lap 2: 19.525 Best Lap: 19.525

7:48

Andy Loden straps in (Speed51.com Photo)

7:48

Cody Puckett Lap 1: 19.525 Lap 2: 19.646 Best Lap: 19.525

7:47

Steve Dorer and Andy Ponstein on the grid (Speed51.com Photo)

7:47

CJ Tuck Lap 1: 19.283 Lap 2: 19.279 Best Lap: 19.279

7:46

Steve Stagner Lap 1: 19.483 Lap 2: 19.301 Best Lap: 19.301

7:45

Spencer Davis’ lap is a new track record for the truck series here at GMP.

7:45

Spencer Davis Lap 1: 19.006 Lap 2: 18.763 Best Lap: 18.763

7:43

Kristen Wallace Lap 1: 19.040 Lap 2: 18.997 Best Lap: 18.997

7:42

Mark Caudell Lap 1: 19.000 Lap 2: 19.070 Best Lap: 19.000

7:41

Brandon Jones Lap 1: 18.940 Lap 2: 18.947 Best Lap: 18.940

7:40

Chis Wagner Lap 1: 19.003 Lap 2: 18.834 Best Lap: 18.834

7:39

Cody Haskins Lap 1: 18.793 Lap 2: 18.819 Best Lap: 18.793

7:38

This is the second major pole win for Stephen Nasse after he set fast time at North Wilkesboro Speedway (NC) earlier this season for “The Race”.

7:38

Now on track are the trucks for their qualifying session.

7:37

Unofficial Rheem World Crown 300 Qualifying Results:Pos. Driver Best Lap 1 Stephen Nasse 16.103 2 Bubba Pollard 16.135 3 Casey Smith 16.172 4 Andy Loden 16.213 5 Daniel Hemric 16.252 6 Erik Jones 16.269 7 Cale Gale 16.292 8 Donnie Wilson 16.295 9 Steven Dorer 16.309 10 Kenzie Ruston 16.309 11 Heath Hindman 16.316 12 Mike Garvey 16.320 13 Chris Wimmer 16.322 14 Jimmy Garmon 16.331 15 Ross Kenseth 16.371 16 Johnny Henderson 16.378 17 Dwayne Buggay 16.412 18 Russell Fleeman 16.421 19 Austin Theriault 16.433 20 Scott Ellis 16.465 21 Mark Day 16.484 22 David Quackenbush 16.535 23 Eddie Hoffman 16.541 24 Clay Alexander 16.588 25 Jeff Fultz 16.615 26 Ricky Turner(C. Elliott) 16.617 27 Colt James 16.631 28 Gus Dean 16.644 29 Steven Legendre 16.761 30 Dalton Grindle 16.807 31 Andrew Ponstein 16.869 32 Allen Karnes 16.916 33 Randy Gentry 17.036 34 Rodney Benefield N/A

7:32

Stephen Nasse Lap 1: 16.280 Lap 2: 16.103 Best Lap: 16.103

7:31

Donnie Wilson Lap 1: 16.491 Lap 2: 16.295 Best Lap: 16.295

7:30

Dalton Grindle Lap 1: 16.896 Lap 2: 16.807 Best Lap: 16.807

7:30

Rodney Benefield hit the track but will not take time as he has once again experienced engine issues during his quailfying run and has hit the pits.

7:29

Top Five: Bubba Pollard, Casey Smith, Andy Loden, Daniel Hemric, and Erik Jones.

7:29

Clay Alexander Lap 1: 16.662 Lap 2: 16.588 Best Lap: 16.588

7:28

Gus Dean Lap 1: 16.718 Lap 2: 16.644 Best Lap: 16.644

7:27

Mike Garvey Lap 1: 16.407 Lap 2: 16.320 Best Lap: 16.320

7:26

Kenzie Ruston Lap 1: 16.374 Lap 2: 16.309 Best Lap: 16.309

7:25

Jeff Fultz Lap 1: 16.615 Lap 2: N/A Best Lap: 16.615

7:24

David Quackenbush Lap 1: 16.577 Lap 2: 16.535 Best Lap: 16.535

7:23

Ross Kenseth Lap 1: 16.371 Lap 2: 16.409 Best Lap: 16.371

7:22

Cale Gale Lap 1: 16.478 Lap 2: 16.292 Best Lap: 16.292

7:21

Johnny Henderson Lap 1: 16.645 Lap 2: 16.378 Best Lap: 16.378

7:20

Randy Gentry Lap 1: 17.036 Lap 2: N/A Best Lap: 17.036

7:20

Allen Karnes Lap 1: 17.081 Lap 2: 16.916 Best Lap: 16.916

7:18

Erik Jones Lap 1: 16.269 Lap 2: 16.404 Best Lap: 16.269

7:17

Jimmy Garmon Lap 1: 16.560 Lap 2: 16.331 Best Lap: 16.331

7:17

Bubba Pollard is now the provisional pole sitter.

7:17

Bubba Pollard Lap 1: 16.135 Lap 2: 16.190 Best Lap: 16.135

7:16

Top Five Right Now: Casey Smith, Andy Loden, Daniel Hemric, Steven Dorer, and Heath Hindman.

7:16

Austin Theriualt Lap 1: 16.498 Lap 2: 16.433 Best Lap: 16.433

7:15

Chris Wimmer Lap 1: 16.511 Lap 2: 16.322 Best Lap: 16.322

7:14

Andy Loden Lap 1: 16.365 Lap 2: 16.213 Best Lap: 16.213

7:13

Casey Smith is now the provisional pole sitter.

7:13

Casey Smith Lap 1: 16.255 Lap 2: 16.172 Best Lap: 16.172

7:12

Steven Dorer Lap 1: 16.474 Lap 2: 16.309 Best Lap: 16.309

7:11

Russell Fleeman Lap 1: 16.421 Lap 2: 16.492 Best Lap: 16.421

7:10

Scotty Ellis Lap 1: 16.596 Lap 2: 16.456 Best Lap: 16.456

7:09

Eddie Hoffman Lap 1: 16.582 Lap 2: 16.541 Best Lap: 16.541

7:08

Hemric is now the provisional pole .

7:08

Daniel Hemric Lap 1: 16.274 Lap 2: 16.252 Best Lap: 16.252

7:07

As we get into the brunt of our qualifying here tonight at Gresham Motorsports Park (GA) we again want to thank our presenting sponsor Atlanta Thrifty Nickel for being the presenting sponsor for this weekends coverage here at the 28th annual World Crown 300. visit them at at www.AtlantaThriftyNickel.com

7:07

7:07

Ricky Turner (in for Chase Elliott) Lap 1: 16.777 Lap 2: 16.617 Best Lap: 16.617

7:06

Dwayne Buggay Lap 1: 16.614 Lap 2: 16.412 Best Lap: 16.412

7:05

Steven Legendre Lap 1: 16.843 Lap 2: 16.761 Best Lap: 16.761

7:04

Colt James Lap 1: 16.705 Lap 2: 16.631 Best Lap: 16.631

7:03

Andrew Ponstein Lap 1: 16.911 Lap 2: 16.869 Best Lap: 16.869

7:02

Heath Hindman Lap 1: 16.316 Lap 2: 16.453 Best Lap: 16.316

7:01

Mark Day Lap 1: 16.614 Lap 2: 16.484 Best Lap: 16.484

7:00

Comment From Guest gotta love what Rheem’s doing for racing

6:56

The invocation and national anthem have taken place and we are just minutes away from the drop of the green flag on Rheem World Crown 300 qualifying.

6:49

Cale Gale, Kristen Wallace, Brandon Jones and Spencer Davis are all in Rheem sponsored machines.

6:49

Comment From Dmoney How many vehicles does Rheem have in each race? They are promoting heavy, I like it!!

6:48

For those of you asking, Dillon Oliver is in a Tony Dambrose-owned machine.

6:46

Austin Theriualt is in a BKR (Brad Keselowski Racing) entry.

6:46

Comment From Norm who’s car is Austin T in?

6:44

Since Chase Elliott is in the NASCAR K&N Pro Series West race at Phoenix International Raceway tomorrow, his crew chief Ricky Turner has been practicing the car today and was presumably being cautious as to keep the car in good condition (not that he wasn’t one of the best late model drivers of recent memory), but Chase will have to start in the back regardless because of the driver change that will take place.

6:44

Comment From Guest Does anyone think the #9 is sand bagging

6:39

6:38

6:38

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6:38

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6:37

That’s his plan to run both.

6:37

Comment From Guest Is Eddie Hoffman running in the SLM portion of the World Crown event?

6:35

15.981 set by Cale Gale here last year.

6:35

Comment From Guest what is the track record for slm?

6:31

Qualifying order was posted earlier today if you want to scroll down. We’ll put it back up here near the top in a few minutes so readers just tuning in can see it.

6:30

Comment From Guest Whats the order of time trials

6:30

Comment From Shannon Good Luck to Kristen Wallace in the Rheem truck tonight!

6:25

Comment From Ken good luck Austin

6:19

6:14

Comment From tx fan good luck to colt james and casey smith

6:12

Been told Fultz and Gentry will get just one lap of qualifying for being late to the driver’s meeting.

6:02

Comment From Guest nice pic of garmons car! lol

6:02

Comment From Guest I sure like to see Eric Jones or Ross Kensth snag the pole tonight

5:59

SLM qualifying is scheduled to go off in an hour (7:00 PM EST).

5:59

Comment From 860 Motorsports When is qualifying ?

5:59

(Speed51.com Photo)

5:47

Lights are on at GMP. We are still an hour and fifteen minutes from the start of SLM qualifying.

5:35

5:35

Augie is staying back at the Grand American Race Chassis shop getting cars built for the Snowball Derby in three weeks.

5:34

Comment From D R No sign of Auggie Grill

5:34

Jeff Fultz and Hunter Robbins both drove the #67 in SLM practice (Speed51.com Photo)

5:23

A Floridian, Stephen Nasse meets a few Maine’ers Scott Mulkern and Austin Theriault. (Speed51.com Photo)

5:20

Bubba Pollard and Wayne Hansard talk shop (Speed51.com Photo)

5:16

Big development in the garage area. Local favorite T.J. Reaid will not race in this year’s World Crown due to a bent suspension from his practice incident.

5:09

Eddie Hoffman PLM (Speed51.com Photo)

5:09

All scoring errors have been corrected and here are the official merged Super Late Model practice results.1 Kenzie Ruston 16.432 2 Heath Hindman 16.436 3 Casey Smith 16.454 4 Bubba Pollard 16.465 5 Andy Loden 16.474 6 Daniel Hemric 16.476 7 Stephen Nasse 16.507 8 Austin Theriault 16.508 9 Cale Gale 16.512 10 Ross Kenseth 16.523 11 Erik Jones 16.533 12 Chris Wimmer 16.535 13 Mike Garvey 16.556 14 Donnie Wilson 16.563 15 Dwayne Buggay 16.610 16 Jeff Fultz 16.644 17 Mark Day 16.669 18 TJ Reaid 16.696 19 Jimmy Doyle 16.708 20 Steve Dorer 16.714 21 Clay Alexander 16.719 22 Russell Fleeman 16.744 23 Scotty Ellis 16.769 24 Jimmy Garmon 16.771 25 Chase Elliott 16.799 26 Andrew Ponstein 16.802 27 Allen Karnes 16.858 28 Steven Legendre 16.868 29 Johnny Henderson 16.895 30 Randy Gentry 17.002 31 Gus Dean 17.014 32 Dalton Grindle 17.033 33 Shane Sawyer 17.042 34 Rodney Benefield 17.353 35 Mike Bargo 17.627

5:03

Only two hours to go.

4:59

Sun beginning to set off to the south and west.

4:57

D.J. VanderLey (Speed51.com Photo)

4:43

Chuck Tuck (Speed51.com Photo)

4:21

Super Late Models waiting for tonight.

4:15

Sportsman Qualifying Results:1 John Mobley 19.591 2 Jackie Daniel 19.668

4:14

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4:14

4:09

Brandon Jones (Speed51.com Photo)

4:06

That would explain it, yep. There was a typo on an earlier stat sheet we were given but timing and scoring shows it accurately.

4:05

Comment From Guest That’s daniel bolden in the 09

4:03

Several Super Late Model teams are already staged over in turns one and two after qualifying tech. We have a while before we get to time trials, but they are ready to try and set fast time for the World Crown 300.

4:02

New face on the late model circuit. He competed in some Southern Superstars Short Track Series races this season but that’s the first time he’s hit our radar.

4:02

Comment From Guest any background info on Michael Bolden?

3:59

Dillon Oliver’s PLM (Speed51.com Photo)

3:57

Not yet, they are working on some flaws within the scoring computer.

3:57

Comment From Logan Boyett Do you have the overall Pro Late practice times?

3:57

Truck Practice Round Three:1 Steve Stagner 19.417 2 Cody Puckett 19.604 3 Clinton Sheriff 20.094

3:44

Michael Bolden’s PLM (Speed51.com Photo)

3:44

The third round of truck practice is back up next.

3:43

Sportsman Practice Round Two1 Brian Sosebee 19.044 2 Mark Caudell 19.158

3:40

There could be any number of surprise winners this weekend!

3:40

Comment From Guest man itd be awesome for a kid like Michael Pila to pull off a world crown win

3:37

Scroll down for a few pictures of your favorite Texan.

3:37

Comment From Texas Fan Will you show a picture of Casey Smith car since he is the only Texas team there

3:35

Truck Practice Round Two:1 Cody Haskins 18.831 2 Chris Wagner 19.058 3 Brandon Jones 19.188 4 Kristen Wallace 19.255 5 Spencer Davis 19.278 6 Steve Stagner 19.283 7 CJ Tuck 19.406 8 Cody Puckett 19.474 9 Cohen Motes 19.571 10 Clinton Sheriff 20.013

3:33

Sportsman Practice Round One:1 Mark Caudell 19.231 2 Brian Sosebee 19.328 3 Jackie Daniel 19.531 4 Jody Cash 19.611 5 Jody Trivette 27.639

3:32

Cody Haskins has ended the second round of truck practice on top of the charts with an 18.831-second lap.

3:31

Michael Pilla on track (Speed51.com Photo)

3:31

Cody Haskins also won the second and final Truck practice by two tenths of a second over Chris Wagner

3:27

Yes, Garvey is in Goodson’s #1 machine.

3:27

Comment From Guest is Mike Garvey driving for Tracy Goodson this weekend?

3:21

Shane Sawyer (Speed51.com Photo)

3:19

Cody Haskins again leads this round of truck practice with a current lap of 18.831.

3:17

No, no KBM equipment is at this facility. In fact, we believe they are done for the season on the late model end of things.

3:17

Comment From porkchop does kyle bush have a car entered in the ”300” ?

3:16

Trucks are back on the track.

3:14

Donald McIntosh works on his PLM (Speed51.com Photo)

3:13

Sportsman practice has concluded.

3:13

You are correct, there is obviously a flaw with the scoring system.

3:12

Comment From ak16 those overall super times correct? sure it wasnt loden and hemric 5th and 6th?

3:10

We have corrected the results and would like to point out that it was the #29 of Andy Loden that was fifth in the overall Super Late Model times, not Allen Karnes.

3:07

Thanks. You are correct, we took this straight from the track’s live timing and scoring. Will get it fixed immediately.

3:07

Comment From Guest wrong 29 in fifth

3:05

Comment From Greg Wood Ricky sure has on a nice looking hat! Great job on the coverage!

3:05

Truck Practice Round One:1 Cody Haskins 18.933 2 Chris Wagner 19.166 3 Mark Caudell 19.211 4 Kristen Wallace 19.268 5 Brandon Jones 19.286 6 Steve Stagner 19.431 7 Spencer Davis 19.447 8 CJ Tuck 19.520 9 Cody Puckett 19.597 10 Cohen Motes 19.734 11 Matt Vassar 19.865 12 Clinton Sheriff 20.253 13 Brandon Franklin 20.413

3:03

We might have seen a mistake in who is wearing what shirt in the tech shed. All fun and games. (Brooks Photo)

3:03

In the interim, sportsman cars are out practicing. We see about six of them.

3:02

The first round of truck practice has concluded and we’ll have those times up quickly.

3:02

Rheem World Crown 300 qualifying will roll off at 7pm this evening.

3:01

Comment From GUEST What time is quailifing?

3:01

Drivers competing in tonight’s Truck race and the PLM race are Brandon Jones and Spencer Davis

3:01

Comment From Guest That is interesting! Again, it’s not what you’ve got all the time —- it’s if you know what to do with it! And when it comes to racing, Bubba Pollard obviously does.

3:00

Thirteen trucks took times in practice. Cody Haskins was the fastest

3:00

Comment From Guest how many trucks are there?

2:59

Overall Super Late Model Practice Times:1 Kenzie Ruston 16.432 2 Heath Hindman 16.436 3 Casey Smith 16.454 4 Bubba Pollard 16.465 5 Andy Loden 16.474 6 Daniel Hemric 16.476 7 Stephen Nasse 16.507 8 Austin Theriault 16.508 9 Cale Gale 16.512 10 Ross Kenseth 16.523 11 Erik Jones 16.533 12 Chris Wimmer 16.535 13 Mike Garvey 16.556 14 Donnie Wilson 16.563 15 Dwayne Buggay 16.610 16 Jeff Fultz 16.644 17 Mark Day 16.669 18 TJ Reaid 16.696 19 Jimmy Doyle 16.708 20 Steven Dorer 16.714 21 Clay Alexander 16.719 22 Scotty Ellis 16.769 23 Jimmy Garmon 16.771 24 Chase Elliott 16.799 25 Andew Ponstein 16.802 26 Steven Legendre 16.868 27 Johnny Henderson 16.895 28 Randy Gentry 17.002 29 Gus Dean 17.014 30 Dalton Grindle 17.033 31 Shane Sawyer 17.042 32 Rodney Benefield 17.353 33 Mike Bargo 17.627

2:59

T.J. Reaid (Speed51.com Photo)

2:56

Casey runs a lot in AL because unfortunately TX Late Model racing has been down of late. He frequently runs in Texas when there’s a solid late model series like the ROMCO or TSRS used to be.

2:56

Comment From Pete I thought Casey lived in Alabama – Runs there alot

2:53

An interesting note, as many drivers put on new sticker tires in the final round of Super Late Model practice, Bubba Pollard has been on the same tires all day today as well as all practice sessions yesterday here at GMP and was still third in the final round and fourth overall throughout all sessions.

2:52

Casey Smith hails from Austin, Texas.

2:52

Comment From Pete Where is Casey Smith from?

2:52

Colt James will be in the #71 Jimmy Doyle SLM machine for the World Crown, race officials have confirmed. James started practicing the #71 halfway through today and apparently earned a shot to drive the machine in the race. He will also be in the familiar #15 for the PLM event.

2:49

Trucks are on the track for their first practice today.

2:40

Super Late Model Practice Round Five:1 Casey Smith 16.454 2 Daniel Hemric 16.476 3 Bubba Pollard 16.507 4 Ross Kenseth 16.531 5 Chris Wimmer 16.535 6 Andy Loden 16.561 7 Donnie Wilson 16.563 8 Cale Gale 16.567 9 Dwayne Buggay 16.610 10 Austin Theriault 16.629 11 Jeff Fultz 16.644 12 Erik Jones 16.662 13 Mark Day 16.669 14 Jimmy Doyle 16.708 15 Steven Dorer 16.716 16 Russell Fleeman 16.752 17 Clay Alexander 16.774 18 Eddie Hoffman 16.788 19 Andrew Ponstein 16.802 20 Jimmy Garmon 16.849 21 Steven Legendre 16.868 22 Allen Karnes 16.928 23 Scotty Ellis 16.948 24 Randy Gentry 17.002 25 Gus Dean 17.014 26 Dalton Grindle 17.040 27 Johnny Henderson 17.043 28 Shane Sawyer 17.111 29 Mike Bargo 17.627 30 TJ Reaid 20.916

2:32

This final round of Super Late Model practice has concluded and we will have the times up as soon as possible.

2:25

Casey Smith still atop the board with five minutes left in the final round of Super Late Model practice for the day.

2:25

It doesn’t appear so as he hasn’t participated in any of the practice sessions since we reported the issue.

2:25

Comment From John Gunther Did you ever hear if Teddy Musgrave got his engine problems fixed. I think that is a brand new car for him.

2:24

Bubba Pollard’s lap has now fallen to third as Daniel Hemric has posted a 16.476-second lap which moves him up to the second spot.

2:22

Theriault is currently 8th in this practice with 8 minutes remaining.

2:22

Comment From MaineRaceFan How’s Austin Theriault in this last practice run?

2:21

It would be great for the status World Crown for a new comer or an out-of-towner to find success here in the Rheem World Crown 300.

2:21

Comment From GUEST We would like to see a new comer do great.

2:20

Spencer Davis and Brandon Jones check their times (Speed51.com Photo)

2:20

Bubba Pollard has now taken over the second spot in the practice with a 16.507-second lap.

2:17

2:17

Comment From Ross I knew Casey Smith would be good at this track!

2:15

Halfway through this fifth and final round of Super Late Model practice, Casey Smith is at the top of the charts with a 16.454. Ross Kenseth is second with a 16.531 and Donnie Wilson is third with a 16.563.

2:13

We aren’t sure who actually ran the fastest lap because they both took time during that practice session.

2:13

Comment From Guest soo technically is Robbins or Fultz at the top of the Pro Charts. haha

2:10

The caution is out as the #41 TJ Reaid has spun off turn four and down the frontstretch. He has slight damage to both ends of his car.

2:09

Jeff Fultz was the fastest Pro Late Model all day with a 16. 732. The Super Late Models are still on track practicing.

2:09

Comment From Guest Who had the overall fastest times through all the practices in the pro’s and super late models?

2:07

Comment From Derek Good luck to all the PASS South racers this weekend!

2:06

Pro Late Model Practice Round Four:1 Jeff Fultz 16.732 2 Eddie Hoffman 16.801 3 Mason Mitchell 16.804 4 Colt James 16.869 5 Jimmy Carter 16.884 6 Willie Allen 16.906 7 Donald McIntosh 16.908 8 Dillon Oliver 16.990 9 Michael Lance 17.012 10 Brandon Jones 17.024 11 Jerick Johnson 17.136 12 Michael Pilla 17.160 13 Fredrick Moore 17.213 14 Spencer Davis 17.220 15 Daniel Bolden 17.237 16 Tyler Edwards 17.264 17 Chuck Tuck 17.314 18 Brady Boswell 17.369 19 Akinori Ogata 18.075 20 Tanner Berryhill N/A

2:02

Kenzie Ruston led the most recent SLM practice. Can she get it dialed in for qualifying (Speed51.com Photo)

2:02

While the Super Late Models take to the track for their final round of practice today from 2:00-2:30pm the Mini Cup cars will practice on the quarter-mile track in the infield.

2:00

The final round of Pro Late Model practice has concluded and they have completed their on-track activities today. We will have those times up shortly.

1:59

Donnie Wilson is the only Sooner racing this weekend (Speed51.com Photo)

1:57

Of course, having a Jimmy Carter in Georgia is a popular decision round these parts.

1:56

Jimmy Carter is an Ohio native who has most of his career experience in the Main Event Racing Series, where’s he a multiple winner. He got back into the traditional late models this year with a JEGS Tour win at Columbus and three TBRA victories.

1:55

Comment From DENISE Who is the number #28 car Jimmy Carter? Where is he from and has he been there before?

1:54

Willie Allen describes the handle (Speed51.com Photo)

1:52

Robbins is practicing Fultz’s Pro Late Model.

1:51

Eddie Hoffman’s cars will be running some tribute decals this weekend (Speed51.com Photo)

1:50

Hunter Robbins came in hot and steamy after a mock run.

1:50

37 Super Late Models will attempt to qualify tonight for Sunday’s Rheem World Crown 300.

1:50

Comment From PASS North fan How many slm are there at practice today?

1:49

With ten minutes remaining in the final round of Pro Late Model practice Jeff Fultz now holds the top spot with a lap of 16.732 over Eddie Hoffman’s 16.801 and Mason Mitchells 16.811.

1:46

Brady Boswell is a rookie but this is not his first rodeo, Boswell has run late model events both here at Gresham Motorsports Park and at Lanier National Speedway just down the road from here.

1:46

Comment From Guest is Brady Boswell new to Late Model racing?

1:45

We are hearing some rumblings about some big changes for the 2012 World Crown 300 that would be great for the short track world. Stay tuned to Speed51.com for the news as soon as its made official.

1:42

Ten minutes into the fourth and final round of Pro Late Model practice, Eddie Hoffman is fastest with a 16.801, Mason Mitchell is second with a 16.811 and Jimmy Carter is third with a 16.900.

1:39

Comment From Guest Love the Napa Car driven by Willie Allen!!

1:39

Comment From clarke looks like the mep/ scotty neal tag team has fultz 30 car moving up

1:38

Super Late Model Practice Round Four:1 Kenzie Ruston 16.432 2 Bubba Pollard 16.465 3 Andy Loden 16.474 4 Ross Kenseth 16.523 5 Erik Jones 16.533 6 Austin Theriault 16.544 7 Chris Wimmer 16.583 8 Donnie Wilson 16.625 9 Daniel Hemric 16.626 10 Stephen Nasse 16.628 11 TJ Reaid  16.696 12 Jeff Fultz 16.702 13 David Quackenbush 16.731 14 Mark Day 16.732 15 Clay Alexander 16.769 16 Scotty Ellis 16.769 17 Steven Dorer 16.777 18 Chase Elliott 16.799 19 Andrew Ponstein 16.813 20 Jimmy Doyle 16.845 21 Eddie Hoffman 16.851 22 Casey Smith 16.891 23 Johnny Henderson 16.895 24 Russell Fleeman 16.928 25 Jimmy Garmon 16.947 26 Steven Legendre 16.977 27 Dalton Grindle 17.041 28 Allen Karnes 17.416 29 Randy Gentry 17.302 30 Rodney Benefield 17.585

1:31

This round of Super Late Model practice has concluded and we will have the times up shortly.

1:29

Brandon Jones (left) and Spencer Davis (right) are 14 an 12 (13 in a few days) years old and the next young guns in the Short Track World. Together they don’t equal the age of our “Stat Boy”.

1:28

The prestigous Snowball Derby is coming up at Five Flags Speedway in Pensacola, FL from November 30th – December 4th.  If you wanna get in on all the talk, use #snowballderby and your Twitter posts will be included in the #SnowballDerby Twitter Box presented by ARbodies.com onSpeed51.com

1:25

1:25

Comment From Guest You guys are ABSOLUTELY FANTASTIC. Would love to be there again this year, but will stayed glued to you guys. Thank you so much. Go #18, Bubba and Ronnie. Hello to little Miss Ally.

1:25

With five minutes remaining in this fourth round of Super Late Model practice, Kenzie Ruston has posted the quickest lap with a 16.432, Bubba Pollard is second with a 16.465 and Andy Loden is third with a 16.474.

1:24

Dillon Oliver debriefing with crew (Speed51.com Photo)

1:24

Comment From karen would like to seea pic of dillon oliver

1:24

Comment From clarke theres a canadian sticker on the #30plm Jeff Fultz car proudly displayed by Robbie MCcloud

1:20

Comment From Guest willie allens car looks aweeeeesome

1:19

Comment From Mike Ray Thank you for this weekend’s coverage on Speed51.com!

1:19

Quick eyeball check seems to indicate there are no Canadians racing this weekend. Yours truly is one Canadian in attendance though!

1:18

Comment From Guest Is there any Canadians?

1:16

1:14

Comment From Lenny Go #67

1:13

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1:12

Don’t forget to join our Facebook to get up to the date information, photos and results on the short track racing world. Our page is facebook.com/speed51

1:12

Jeff Fultz straps in for another round of practice after leading the last SLM round (Speed51.com Photo)

1:11

Colt James is now going out in the #71 car of Jimmy Doyle.

1:10

1:10

36 Pro Late Models have taken transponders and are on record to qualify for tomorrow’s Beau Slocumb Memorial 100.

1:09

Steve Dorer (Speed51.com Photo)

1:09

Comment From Guest can you post a picture of Steve Dorer’s car? Please and thank you 🙂

1:09

Comment From Guest Glad to finally see a pic of TINKERBELL!!! Go get em Nasse!

1:09

Comment From Guest Benefields car kinda looks like a Donnie Wilson ride

1:09

Pro Late Model Practice Round Three:1 Jeff Fultz 16.867 2 RS Senter 16.868 3 Mason Mitchell 16.885 4 Jimmy Carter 16.909 5 Dillon Oliver 16.932 6 Willie Allen 16.947 7 Eddie Hoffman 16.993 8 Michael Pilla 17.027 9 Russell Fleeman 17.044 10 Colt James 17.052 11 Michael Lance 17.073 12 Dalton Grindle 17.108 13 Tyler Edwards 17.151 14 Spencer Davis 17.177 15 Chuck Tuck 17.214 16 Jerick Johnson 17.216 17 Daniel Bolden 17.234 18 Fredrick Moore 17.245 19 Brady Boswell 17.400 20 Wayne Hansard 17.411 21 Rodney Benefield 17.437 22 Mark Bargo 17.680 23 Akinori Ogata 17.863

1:08

Ross Kenseth smiles as he is second on the chart.

1:05

The caution is back out during this round of practice as Steven Dorer has spun on the backstretch.

1:00

Former Pro Challenge National Champion Brady Boswell. (Speed51.com Photo)

1:00

This round of Pro Late Model practice has come to a close and we will have the times posted as soon as possible.

1:00

Jimmy Doyle at work (Speed51.com Photo)

12:54

Jimmy Carter has stepped into Steve Dorer’s #10 machine to make a few laps.

12:53

Stephen Nasse. We’re going to go down and ask what “Tinkerbell” below the numbers refers to during the next break (Speed51.com)

12:53

Comment From Lenny Any pictures of the #51?

12:53

Daniel Hemric comes to GMP with the team that won the race with Justin Wakefield here last year.

12:51

T.J. Reaid at full speed (Speed51.com Photo)

12:50

Georgia great Paul Kelley is not here racing. He is crew chiefing the #10 RS Senter PLM.

12:49

Comment From jack is paul kelly there?

12:45

Jerick Johnson (Speed51.com Photo)

12:45

Good to see the Southern Super Stars Series Champion Mark Day here this weekend. They ran well here last year.

12:43

Yep, Dorer brings his team up North to race on the CRA side of things.

12:43

Comment From Guest Does Steven Dorer run the same equipment in the south that he runs with CRA in the north?

12:43

Clay Alexander ready to go for another practice run (Speed51.com Photo)

12:42

Daniel Bolden is currently 10th in this round of Pro Late Model practice with a 17.234-second lap.

12:42

Comment From speedy hows the bolden bunch doin in pros?

12:42

Willie Allen on track.

12:40

Kenzie Ruston (Speed51.com Photo)

12:40

Some cars like David Quackenbush are using this opportunity to go back through tech.

12:39

Ten minutes into the third round of Pro Late Model practice, Jeff Fultz is atop the board with a 16.867. Jimmy Carter is second with a 16.909 and Eddie Hoffman is third with a 16.993.

12:37

Maybe he’s texting you? (Speed51.com Photo)

12:37

Comment From Guest can we see a picture of Rodney Benefield

12:37

Colt James says his PLM machine is pretty good but there’s an interesting story developing on the SLM side of things. He’s practiced Jimmy Doyle’s machine twice now and might be running that machine in the actual World Crown. Still TBD between him and Doyle.

12:36

No, Boris Jurkovic is not racing this weekend.

12:36

Comment From DaveK53fan is boris jurkovic there this weekend?

12:34

Akinori Ogata is making this true World Crown as the first Japanese driver.

12:34

Comment From Florida Fan Lets Go NASSE!!! make us proud go 51!!!!!

12:34

Super Late Model Practice Round Three:1 Heath Hindman 16.436 2 Austin Theriault 16.508 3 Staphen Nasse 16.525 4 Mike Garvey 16.595 5 Chris Wimmer 16.600 6 Daniel Hemric 16.600 7 Kenzie Ruston 16.618 8 Ross Kenseth 16.621 9 Cale Gale 16.624 10 Andy Loden 16.629 11 Erik Jones 16.667 12 Dwayne Buggay 16.683 13 Donnie Wilson 16.690 14 Steven Dorer 16.714 15 Clay Alexander 16.719 16 Mark Day 16.721 17 TJ Reaid 16.725 18 Jeff Fultz 16.741 19 Jimmy Doyle 16.750 20 Casey Smith 16.753 21 Andrew Ponstein 16.859 22 Eddie Hoffman 16.864 23 Allen Karnes 16.872 24 Johnny Henderson 16.943 25 Shane Sawyer 17.042 26 Steven Legendre 17.069 27 Gus Dean 17.071 28 Russell Fleeman 17.071 29 Randy Gentry 17.332

12:32

Though this truck trophy is pretty nice too… (Speed51.com Photo)

12:32

Trophies on display. World Crown winner will be taking home a big ol’ piece of hardware (Speed51.com Photo)

12:31

This round of Super Late Model practice is in the books and the times are coming soon.

12:27

Hopefully that’s the case. We’ve got a stout field of talented drivers this weekend so hopefully that won’t be a problem.

12:27

Comment From Guest I hope there’s not too so much carnage this weekend that would dissuade guys from heading to the derby

12:26

With five minutes left in this third round of Super Late Model practice, Heath Hindman continues to lead Austin Theriault and Stephen Nasse.

12:23

12:22

Check out SnowballDerby.com for entries.

12:22

Comment From Lance Where is the entry list for the Derby – are all these SLM drivers competing there too!

12:21

Comment From Brendan Anderson Bowen could be a real darkhorse in the PLMs

12:20

Comment From Crider Crew Good luck to Akinori Ogata and go get ’em crew chief !!!!!!!

12:19

If you ever get to come to the World Crown check out the specials in the concession stand. Today it’s Potato Soup with Grilled Cheese. There will be some others this weekend as well.

12:19

Halfway through this third round of Super Late Model practice, Heath Hindman is pacing the field with a 16.436 second lap followed by Stephen Nasse with a 16.525 and Austin Theriault with a 16.530.

12:18

Comment From Pamela Rooting for the Jeff Fultz Team !!!

12:18

Comment From Ronnie Garmon Just Want to Say (Good Luck) Jimmy Garmon #97

12:18

The prestigous Snowball Derby is coming up at Five Flags Speedway in Pensacola, FL from November 30th – December 4th. If you wanna get in on all the talk, use #snowballderby and your Twitter posts will be included in the #SnowballDerby Twitter Box presented by ARbodies.com on Speed51.com

12:17

Russell Fleeman just gave everyone a scare in this round of Super Late Model practice as he was completely sideways coming off of turn two. Thankfully, he was able to correct the car and move on.

12:16

You are correct! Check out GreshamMotorsportsPark.com to buy your tickets and get out here for the big shows tomorrow night and Sunday!

12:15

Comment From Guest The pictures are great..but theres NOTHING like being there… 🙂

12:14

Comment From Drunk jeff hopefully Jeff Fultz has better luck in his PLM than he had at Winchester a few weeks ago

12:13

Comment From Sandy Really good pictures almost like you are there watching

12:10

Comment From Guest Gus Dean hasnt raced much since wadding a car uip at New Smyrna in February

12:10

Comment From Guest Bubba is all class for his continious Slocumb memorials

12:10

He’s our only Japanese competitor this weekend. His first time seeing the track was this morning and we are working on finding more background information on him.

12:10

Comment From Guest who’s Akinori Ogata? theres a name ive never seen before

12:09

Comment From guest it’s odd how there is so much tension between the SLM and the ACT late models up in New England, then when an ACT driver straps into one of these SLM’s all the ACT guys jump on board and support them.

12:09

Yes, he was 28th in the last round of Super Late Model practice.

12:08

Comment From Flyin Brians Neighbour is Gus Dean there this weekend?

12:08

Comment From Guest id love to see Ricky Turner back competing….guy was phenomenal in his prime

12:08

Yes, the photo is from Bubba Pollard’s hood.

12:08

Comment From Spencer is the Beau Memorial from Bubba’s hood? thats awesome

12:08

Comment From Hoss Good to see Ricky Turner back in a race car. Turn it on Turner!!!

12:08

Comment From Guest Good to see AustinT in a SLM. He does good in good equipment.

12:07

Comment From kmd04106 GO AUSTIN!!!!!!! Show Brad you should be in his truck!!!!!!

12:07

Comment From slm fan glad to see a northerner down there racing, with the Pass finale the week before the derby hopefully guys like rowe & C. Clark will stay south & attemp the derby…….

12:07

Comment From jimmy dru thanks 4 the great coverage.

12:07

The caution is out for the first time during this round of practice presumably for debris.

12:06

Pro Late Model Practice Round Two:1 RS Senter 16.742 2 DJ Vanderley 16.807 3 Bubba Pollard 16.880 4 Erik Jones 16.913 5 Willie Allen 16.941 6 Dillon Oliver 16.966 7 Colt James 17.034 8 Anderson Bowen 17.043 9 Michael Pilla 17.056 10 Michael Lance 17.083 11 Donald McIntosh 17.143 12 Jeff Fultz 17.173 13 Daniel Bolden 17.207 14 Spencer Davis 17.245 15 Jerick Johnson 17.252 16 Tyler Speers 17.263 17 Tyler Edwards 17.285 18 Chuck Tuck 17.292 19 Mason Mitchell 17.298 20 Eddie Hoffman 17.322 21 Wayne Hansard 17.345 22 Fredrick Moore 17.346 23 Tanner Berryhill 17.347 24 Rodney Benefield 17.469 25 Mark Bargo 17.924 26 Akinori Ogata 18.421 27 Brady Boswell 33.010

12:03

2 and a half hours of practice are left. It will be rotating until 2-2:30, when it will be only SLM.

12:02

Comment From Guest How much practice is left?

12:01

During this years 51 Short Track Draft we said Dillon Oliver has ice water in his vains, this has led to a new nickname.

12:00

The second round of Pro Late Model practice has now concluded, we will post times as soon as possible.

12:00

Comment From Hoss TURN IT ON TURNER!!!

11:59

In fact we are surprised to the number of Laps he has run.

11:56

No, Rick and Ricky Turner are not related. Makes for some confusion when Chase is up with the CRA boys.

11:56

Comment From Guest is Ricky Turner any relation to CRA veteran Rick Turner?

11:56

Ricky Turner is indeed taking laps (Speed51.com Photo)

11:53

RS Senter is now atop the charts in this round of Pro Late Model practice with a 16.742 second lap.

11:53

Everyone is looking at the speed charts today.

11:51

Casey Smith (Speed51.com Photo)

11:46

SLM qualifying will be at 7 PM

11:46

Comment From Guest What time is super late model qualifying today?

11:46

Mainer Austin Theriault sure seems to have some fans here on Trackside today. Maybe he’ll earn a few fans in Georgia this weekend as well (Speed51.com Photo)

11:46

Halfway through this second round of Pro Late Model practice, Erik Jones leads with a 16.913 second lap. Willie Allen is second with a 16.972 and Dillon Oliver is third with a 16.978.

11:41

Crew chief Ricky Turner, a former Snowball winner and LM great

11:40

Comment From Lenny Who is turning laps in chase elliot’s car? ui know he is racing west series race in phoenix

11:39

Sure thing, Mark Day is a long-time Nashville area driver whose had some off and on again runs in LMs. His stat sheet is quite impressive: http://bit.ly/t8lNGS

11:39

Comment From Guest background on Mark Day?

11:38

It’s not the same racing this weekend without Beau Slocumb who lost his battle with cancer earlier this year. Saturday night’s pro race will be run in his honor as the Beau Slocumb Memorial 100.

11:38

After two good SLM practices, it’s easy to see why Bubba Pollard and Ronnie Sanders are smiling (Speed51.com Photo)

11:36

Super Late Model Practice Round Two:1 Bubba Pollard 16.470 2 Stephen Nasse 16.507 3 Cale Gale 16.512 4 Mike Garvey 16.556 5 Erik Jones 16.594 6 Kenzie Ruston 16.646 7 Austin Theriault 16.672 8 Ross Kenseth 16.691 9 Mark Day 16.699 10 Chris Wimmer 16.707 11 Andy Loden 16.708 12 Heath Hindman 16.739 13 Daniel Hemric 16.744 14 Jeff Fultz 16.758 15 TJ Reaid 16.769 16 Jimmy Garmon 16.771 17 Donnie Wilson 16.778 18 Casey Smith 16.793 19 Scotty Ellis 16.805 20 Clay Alexander 16.818 21 Steven Dorer 16.823 22 Allen Karnes 16.858 23 Dwayne Buggay 16.873 24 Andrew Ponstein 16.943 25 Eddie Hoffman 16.983 26 Jimmy Doyle 16.985 27 Dalton Grindle 17.033 28 Gus Dean 17.082 29 Steven Legendre 17.091 30 Russell Fleeman 17.093 31 David Quackenbush 17.097 32 Chase Elliott 17.186 33 Randy Gentry 18.469

11:35

Michael Pilla made some adjustments to his ignition prior to PLM practice (Speed51.com Photo)

11:34

Jimmy Carter came all the way from Ohio for the World Crown pro race.

11:33

The Pro Late Models are now back on track for their second round of practice.

11:32

Heath Hindman and Colt James talk track (Speed51.com Photo)

11:30

This round of Super Late Model practice has now concluded and times will be posted shortly.

11:28

Russell Fleeman and crew plan adjustments (Speed51.com Photo)

11:26

Johnny Henderson has had several top five runs here in the past at the World Crown. (Speed51.com Photo)

11:25

Andy Loden’s car might blend in with the wall here (Speed51.com Photo)

11:25

As the second round of Super Late Model practice nears a close, Bubba Pollard is once again atop the charts with a 16.470 second lap.

11:17

Comment From Guest Robbins is a good pickup for the Jeff Fultz team

11:17

11:17

The prestigous Snowball Derby is coming up at Five Flags Speedway in Pensacola, FL from November 30th – December 4th. If you wanna get in on all the talk, use #snowballderby and your Twitter posts will be included in the #SnowballDerby Twitter Box presented by ARbodies.com on Speed51.com

11:17

Again, thank you for joining our Trackside Now coverage presented by Atlanta Thrifty Nickel. We couldn’t do this without the help of our sponsors so check outAtlantaThriftyNickel.com to place an ad or check out their deals!

11:11

Hunter Robbins is helping out with the Jeff Fultz team this weekend. The former Snowflake 100 is one of the top Crate Late Model drivers in the Southeast and will run for Fultz at the Snowball Derby. Robbins will also be suiting up to shake a car down today.

11:08

No matter if its in the Midwest or Deep South, Eddie Hoffman’s #8 commands respect when it rolls down pit road (Speed51.com Photo)

11:08

Yes, Jones will race the #33 Rheem machine.

11:08

Comment From Guest is Brandon Jones one of the Rheem drivers?

11:07

Super Late Models are now back on track for their second round of practice.

11:06

Cale Gale looks in the wheel well for more speed (Speed51.com Photo)

11:05

Comment From Guest Thanks for the Wimmer pic and the updates!

11:05

Pro Late Model Practice Round One:1 18 Bubba Pollard 16.962 2 7 Donald McIntosh 16.981 3 26A Willie Allen 17.016 4 98 Russell Fleeman 17.051 5 28 Jimmy Carter 17.051 6 10 RS Senter 17.087 7 33 Brandon Jones 17.103 8 15 Colt James 17.108 9 4 Michael Pilla 17.117 10 60 Tyler Speers 17.143 11 29 Anderson Bowen 17.147 12 8 Eddie Hoffman 17.206 13 17 Chuck Tuck 17.233 14 97 Tanner Berryhill 17.276 15 72 DJ Vanderley 17.284 16 7 Tyler Edwards 17.286 17 30 Jeff Fultz 17.291 18 23 Dalton Grindle 17.309 19 76 Jerick Johnson 17.391 20 55 Mason Mitchell 17.398 21 31 Fredrick Moore 17.401 22 12 Wayne Hansard 17.418 23 09 Daniel Bolden 17.454 24 29 Spencer Davis 17.732 25 53 Mark Bargo 17.914 26 36 Rodney Benefield 18.075

11:04

You’d be hard pressed to go five yards this weekend without seeing something with Rheem colours on it. They have gone all out for the WC300 this year and their backing of short track racing is appreciated (Speed51.com Photo)

11:00

The red flag has waved on this round of Pro Late Model practice. We will post the full times as soon as they become available.

10:59

Comment From Matty sanborn That 76car is so awesome!! Everyday should be veterans day ! Thank you vets!

10:58

RS Senter (Speed51.com Photo)

10:57

We have posted the full first round of Super Late Model times below, Loden did not take time.

10:57

Comment From Guest what was Andy Loden’s time?

10:55

Bubba Pollard now sits stop the Pro Late Model charts in this round of practice with a 16.962 second lap. Donald McIntosh is second with a 16.981 and Willie Allen is third with a 17.016.

10:54

Gone but not forgotten, Jerick Johnson’s car honours the POW and MIAs of our Armed Forces this Veteran’s Day. Speed51 would once again like to thank all veterans of our Armed Services for their service (Speed51.com)

10:51

Jimmy Carter (Speed51.com Photo)

10:51

Comment From Guest I know its really early in the weekend for this, and i apologize, but can we get a shot of Jimmy Carter’s car?

10:50

CRA JEGS champ Erik Jones has been fast in both divisions thus far (Speed51.com Photo)

10:50

Theriault is in Brad Keselowski’s late model

10:50

Comment From Guest who’s Theriault driving for this weekend?

10:49

Comment From Matty sanborn Great to see a another boy from Maine running with the big guns!!!

10:48

Ross Kenseth rolls through the pit area (Speed51.com Photo)

10:46

Yes, Austin regularly competes in the ACT Late Model Tour.

10:46

Comment From Eskimo Ernie 29T Austin Theriault 16.788 is he from maine??

10:44

Willie Allen is currently on the top of the charts so far in this round of Pro Late Model practice with a 17.016 second lap.

10:44

Comment From #10 fan Good luck Steve Dorer!

10:42

Comment From Guest Way to go Stephen Nasse #51!!!! Glad to see him on top of the charts!

10:42

It appears both Teddy Musgrave and Dalton Grindle are having engine issues today, both are under the hood working on their machines.

10:37

Johnny Henderson is no longer a teammate of Bubba Pollard, he is running solo as his own independent team this weekend.

10:37

Comment From Guest does Johnny Henderson still run as a teammate to Bubba Pollard?

10:37

Comment From Robin Wagner Good Luck to Eric Jones #4 and Jimmy Carter #28!!

10:37

Comment From Mick Good luck Andy and the 29 crew, I’ll be glued to trackside now for 3 straight days

10:36

Super Late Model Practice Round One:Car No. Driver Best Lap 1. 51 Stephen Nasse 16.584 2. 83G Cale Gale 16.628 3. 82 Donnie Wilson 16.701 4. 4 Erik Jones 16.738 5. 39 Kenzie Ruston 16.747 6. 29T Austin Theriault 16.788 7. 10 Steven Dorer 16.823 8. 52 Chris Wimmer 16.845 9. 91 Heath Hindman 16.864 10. 8 Mark Day 16.876 11. 45 Dwayne Buggay 16.918 12. 99 Casey Smith 16.941 13. 84 Clay Alexander 16.976 14. 25 Ross Kenseth 17.028 15. 29 Allen Karnes 17.066 16. 8 Eddie Hoffman 17.081 17. 00 Andrew Ponstein 17.112 18. 98 Russell Fleeman 17.121 19. 91 David Quackenbush 17.185 20. 71 Jimmy Doyle 17.276 21. 56 Gus Dean 17.321 22. 36 Rodney Benefield 17.353

10:36

Pro Late Models are now on the track.

10:35

We chatted with Cale Gale who holds the track record here after last year’s World Crown 300 qualifying run. He told Speed 51 he does not think the speed is out there to break the record again this year for any driver. GMP was build in 2009 and the asphalt has been slowly giving up grip. The track record is a 15.981.

10:31

Scott Hantz has purchased some cars from his old team and will plan to run a full Super Late Model schedule with CRA in 2012 so we have learned.

10:31

Comment From Guest did Scott Hantz ever end up announcing his plans for 2012?

10:30

This round of practice has concluded and we will have the times up shortly.

10:30

Comment From Ross Great Coverage – Texas Fans on the screen at our office

10:29

Chase Elliott’s #9 car, driven by crew chief Ricky Turner, has been shown the black flag for not having a transponder.

10:28

Just checked in with Donnie Wilson and they said their is nothing major wrong with the car. He’s back on track.

10:27

Tonight’s World Crown 300 Qualifying Order:1. Day 2. Hindman 3. Ponstein 4. Doyle 5. Legendre 6. Buggay 7. Elliott 8. Hemric 9. Hoffman 10. Ellis 11. Fleeman 12. Dorer 13. Smith 14. Loden 15. Wimmer 16. Theriault 17. Pollard 18. Garmon 19. Sawyer 20. Jones 21. Karnes 22. Reaid 23. Gentry 24. Henderson 25. Gale 26. Kenseth 27. Quackenbush 28. Fultz 29. Ruston 30. Garvey 31. Bargo 32. Dean 33. Alexander 34. Benefield 35. Grindle 36. Wilson 37. Nasse

10:23

Three-time CRA Champion Scott Hantz is helping with the Erik Jones efforts this weekend.

10:22

The caution is back out as Donnie Wilson has come to a halt on the backstretch.

10:22

Comment From your pal herbert Dear Jimmy Carter, Please race the Snowflake 100. Thanks.

10:22

Comment From Guest This is Awesome Coverage Guys… Thank you so much

10:21

To correct an earlier post, Hemric has not cut ties with Jeff Fultz’s operation. He is making the most of his opportunity with the Carswell Motorsports team but may still be in some of Fultz’s equipment as the year comes to a close in shows the Carswell’s will not be running.

10:21

Chris Wimmer is a long way from home, but we know several people are watching back in Wisconsin.

10:20

Comment From Chris roberts Good luck to the Finish Line Fabrication entry of Jimmy Carter and the #28! Good luck guy’s I wish I could be there!!!!!

10:20

It’s COLD!

10:20

Comment From Lenny Hows the weather there?

10:16

The first caution of the day waves for a spin on the frontstretch by Steven Dorer.

10:15

That’s not Chase Elliott! Crew Chief Ricky Turner with shake down and qualifying duty this week with Elliott in Phoenix.

10:13

Comment From Brad Casey is in a brand new Hamke Car – That he built for the Derby – He has been running a 6 year old car ever since his was destroyed at the Snowball last year – He will be fine I agree

10:12

McIntosh has a decorated Legend Car background and has more recently been trying his hand at some dirt racing around the southeast.

10:12

Comment From Guest any background on Donald McIntosh? never heard of him…..

10:12

Paul Kelley (left) has won four World Crown’s, but this weekend is working with RS Senter.

10:11

As seven cars have taken to the track thus far in practice, Casey Smith currently leads with a 16.941-second lap.

10:10

Comment From Flyin Brian Rusher Casey Smith is so due for a win….

10:10

Thanks, we think so too. We certainly couldn’t do this without him!

10:10

Comment From SLewis Bob Dillner > any other SPEED personality

10:09

Randy Gentry and his crew does some prep work to the nose of his Toyota. (Speed51.com Photo)

10:09

Comment From Wes Casey Smith will be good at this track

10:08

Comment From Guest watch for Michael PIlla this weekend! He doesnt race much, but when he does he frequently surprises people

10:07

Mike is here with his Super Late Model entry only.

10:07

Comment From Marty Does Mike Garvey have his Pro-LM there ?

10:07

Comment From Terry As with his performance Daniel seems to be a better fit in the 98 car. Should be one of the favorites this weekend

10:07

Casey Smith’s #99 Super Late Model machine is the first car on track during this practice session.

10:06

Comment From Bob Dillner Speaking of Ricky Brooks, I was informed this week, that as of now, he will not be the lead tech official at “The Rattler” at South Alabama Speedway in March.

10:05

The first car roars down the backstretch.

10:03

Cars ready to roll out. Thanks for tuning in to us today. Remember seats are still available for this weekend and you can buy tickets online at the track website.

10:01

Not sure if the split has been official, but Hemric will be in Carswell Equipment for the forseeable future with Fultz in the #67. Think the #98 just gave Daniel more opportunities to race.

10:00

Comment From Guest with Daniel Hemric now running for the Carswell team, does he no longer have any affiliation or involvement with Jeff Fultz Racing?

10:00

Some rear end gear work going on with Mike Garvey’s car.

9:59

Absolutely, Ricky Brooks will of course be back at the Snowball Derby this year.

9:59

Comment From Guest heard a silly rumour that Ricky Brooks wont be teching the derby this year, thats nonsense, right?

9:54

Right now only five cars are in the tech line so practice will be busy early on.

9:54

We hear cars warming up. Five minutes until practice, which will be rotating SLM/PLM for the first hour.

9:53

Eddie Hoffman was a bit of a surprise in the garage this morning (Speed51.com Photo)

9:50

T.J.’s #41 is here. It did not practice yesterday.

9:50

Comment From Ga Fan No TJ Reaid?

9:50

Comment From Logan Boyett Hate it that we can’t be there this weekend, but we will be watching the updates

9:44

Ross Kenseth is looking end the Georgia win streak in the World Crown.

9:41

The southeast’s premier racing facility has employed none other than the southeast’s most notorious tech director Ricky Brooks for the weekend.

9:41

Comment From Eskimo Ernie Awsome covrage as allways!!!! Who is running Tech for the weekend?

9:39

Comment From M.R plus Jamie H This trackside now is going to get me through an entire day of work. 3 days of coverage? Speed51 stays raising the bar…..

9:39

Today, like every day, we thank the men and women past and present who have served in our Armed Forces and honor those we have lost.

9:38

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9:37

Michael Lance’s crew gets his car to tech (Speed51.com Photo)

9:30

Lots of pressure will be on Bubba Pollard this weekend after he has 18 wins to his credit in 2011.

9:23

Comment From Spencer 39 SLMs?!?! WOW!

9:23

We’ve seen him around a few places lately, he seems to be carefully picking and choosing his shows.

9:23

Comment From Guest nice to see Fredrick Moore back. Where has he been lately?

9:23

Scroll down for Pro Late Model practice times.

9:23

Comment From Billy How did Willie Allen end up in lasy nights pro practice?

9:16

More vehicles are coming into the track. We think these are more Trucks for tonight’s 75 lapper.

9:08

Looks like 39 Super Late Models will take time tonight.

9:07

Here are the final round of SLM practice times from last night’s practice:Car No. Driver Best Lap 98 Daniel Hemric 16.570 67 Jeff Fultz 16.588 51 Stephen Nasse 16.656 29 Andy Loden 16.661 18 Bubba Pollard 16.691 29T Austin Theriault 16.730 39 Kenzie Ruston 16.748 82 Donnie Wilson 16.758 52 Chris Wimmer 16.775 4 Erik Jones 16.778 1 Mike Garvey 16.805 99 Casey Smith 16.822 83G Cale Gale 16.837 00 Andrew Ponstein 16.868 10 Steven Dorer 16.873 25 Ross Kenseth 16.890 91 Heath Hindman 16.891 84 Clay Alexander 16.894 97 Jimmy Garmon 16.947 26 Johnny Henderson 16.949 71 Jimmy Doyle 16.967 29 Allen Karnes 17.006 38 Shane Sawyer 17.028 23 Dalton Grindle 17.035 83 Scotty Ellis 17.076 20 Steven Legendre 17.162 98 Russell Fleeman 17.446 91 David Quackenbush 17.506 8 Mark Day 17.818 9 Chase Elliott 18.637

9:06

The driver’s meeting is underway.

9:06

Drivers are selecting their qualifying slots by order of entry forms.

9:01

The pits are packed with action.

8:59

Erik Jones was quick in pro’s and super’s last night.

8:56

Today’s Schedule of events:Friday, November 11th, 2011 8:00 am Super & Pro Hauler Parking (Late Arrival) 8:30 am Pit Gate Opens, Tech Opens 8:30 am or later Local Division Hauler Parking – (Truck, Sportsman & Mini Cup Divisions ONLY) 9:00 am MANDATORY Super & Pro Driver’s Meeting & Super Late Model Qualifying Order/Tire Pick 10:00 am Trackside Parking and Grandstands Open (No RV’s Trackside) 10:00 am – 2:00 pm Super & Pro Late Model Rotating Practice (Break every ½ hr to clear gate) 2:00 pm – 2:30 pm Super Late Model Final Practice 2:00 pm – 2:30 pm Mini Cup Practice and Qualifying 2:45 pm – 3:45 pm Practice for Trucks, Practice & European-Style Qualifying for Sportsman 3:00 pm – 5:45 pm Tech for Super Late Model Qualifying (Failure to be off scales and FINISHED by 6:00 pm = 1 lap to Qualify) 5:45 pm Chapel Services at Infield Tech Building 6:00 pm MANDATORY Driver’s Meeting for ALL DIVISIONS (MANDATORY: FAILURE TO ATTEND & ANSWER ROLL CALL = ONE LAP TO QUALIFY) 6:45 pm Opening Ceremonies 7:00 pm Feature Events Qualifying for 28th Annual Rheem World Crown 300 – Top 25 advance on time Qualifying for Rheem 75 Truck Race – 2 laps, All advance on time Mini Cup – 10 Laps Sportsman – 20 Laps On-track Driver Autograph Session Rheem 75 Truck Race – 75 Green Flag Laps

8:53

Augie and his team have had to sit this one out due to the amount of work they’ve got at Grand American Race Cars in preparation for the Snowball Derby in a few short weeks.

8:53

Comment From Terry Did not see Augie Grill on the entry list. Is he there or going to make the trip?

8:52

Teddy is the son of former NASCAR Camping World Truck Series driver Ted Musgrave.

8:52

Comment From Jake Is Teddy Musgrave the former NASCAR truck champion?

8:49

As a late addition, Eddie Hoffman has just rolled in with both his Pro and Super Late Models for double duty this weekend.

8:44

The pits full of Late Models. (Speed51.com Photo)

8:44

Super Late Models 1st Practice – Top 5: 1. Erik Jones 16.79, 2. Mike Garvey 16.84, 3. Bubba Pollard 16.87, 4. Jeff Fultz 16.87, 5. Kenzie Ruston: 16.90Super Late Models 2nd Practice – Top 5: 1. Erik Jones – 16.684, 2. Cale Gale – 16.718, 3. Austin Therriault – 16.783, 4. Bubba Pollard 16.794, 5. Andy Loden, 16.860 Super Late Models 3rd Practice – Top 5: 1. Daniel Hemric 16.570, 2. Jeff Fultz 16.588, 3. Stephen Nasse 16.656, 4. Andy Loden 16.661, 5, Bubba Pollard 16.691

8:43

PLM #2:‎1 4 Erik Jones 16.823 2 88 Dillon Oliver 16.884 3 10 RS Senter 17.001 4 15 Colt James 17.011 5 28 Jimmy Carter 17.044 6 98 Russell Fleeman 17.091 7 72 DJ VanderLey 17.111 8 30 Jeff Fultz 17.155 9 7 Donald McIntosh 17.191 10 33 Brandon Jones 17.204 11 17 Chuck Tuck 17.228 12 26A Willie Allen 17.230 13 60 Tyler Speers 17.230 14 11 Stacy Crain 17.251 15 23 Dalton Grindle 17.277 16 7 Tyler Edwards 17.323 17 O9 Daniel Bolden 17.363 18 56 Gus Dean 17.423 19 29 Spencer Davis 17.453 20 45 Dwayne Buggay 17.476 21 76 Jerick Johnson 17.516 22 12 Wayne Hansard 17.687 23 55 Mason Mitchell 17.788 24 53 Mark Bargo 18.067 25 97 Tanner Berryhill 18.369 26 31 Fredrick Moore 18.788 27 72 Teddy Musgrave 23.704

8:43

Here are practice times from yesterday starting from Pro Late Model #1 1 10 RS Senter 17.028 2 4 Erik Jones 17.108 3 4 Michael Pilla 17.191 4 15 Colt James 17.233 5 72 DJ VanderLey 17.240 6 7 Donald McIntosh 17.257 7 23 Dalton Grindle 17.372 8 11 Stacy Crain 17.380 9 28 Jimmy Carter 17.428 10 29 Spencer Davis 17.433 11 60 Tyler Speers 17.449 12 12 Wayne Hansard 17.460 13 O9 Daniel Bolden 17.528 14 30 Jeff Fultz 17.557 15 17 Chuck Tuck 17.606 16 O4 Jerrod Foley 17.622 17 56 Gus Dean 17.650 18 7 Tyler Edwards 17.727 19 76 Jerick Johnson 17.739 20 55 Mason Mitchell 17.756 21 31 Fredrick Moore 19.142

8:40

Good chilly morning from Gresham Motorsports Park. We are here for hours and hours of SLM and PLM practice leading up to qualifying for the World Crown 300 for SLM cars later this evening.

8:39

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Trackside Now: World Crown 300 Weekend – Qualifying – Gresham Motorsports Park (GA) – 11/11/11