May 10th 2009 – ASALMS PR

The ASA Late Model Series South Division Presented by GM Performance Parts completed the fourth event of the 2009 season at the Watermelon Capital Speedway. The Watermelon Bowl 100 event is also the fourth feature the ASA Late Model Series teams have ran since 2006 at WCS.

Drew Brannon won the event, making this his 3rd win of the season, he had a remarkable day with fast times in practice and fast qualifier.

Lot's of side by side racing at the 'Melon' but on the last lap the 08 Drew Brannon took the checkered Flag. The Watermelon Bowl 100 had 7 cautions for the night, the fourth one of the evening took out 21 year old Justin Larson and ended his night when he broke a crank.

The 83 Scotty Ellis lead the first five laps of the feature and 14 year old Stephen Nasse took the lead on lap six and held onto it for next 35 laps. Stephen battled to keep the lead from the 88 Justin Larson. A caution between the 51 Stephen Nasse and the 88 Justin Larson opened the door for the 08 of Drew Brannon to work his way to the front and take the lead until the checkered flag dropped.

The ASA Late Model Series teams and fans also had a chance to celebrate a few top Birthdays with the 88 Justin Larson for the big ’21’ years old, the 93 Brandon Johnson and the 51 Stephen Nasse.

Justin and Stephen both got close to bringing home the win, Brandon had tough luck with car issues all evening long.

In the end, ASA Late Model Series, Drew Brannon and Georgia Team David Odell, took spots one and two, SPLM Teams Russell Fleeman and Scotty Ellis held the third and fourth finishing position and ASA Late Model Series Team Dustin Dunn rounded out the top five.

The ASA Late Model Series South and the Southern Pro Late Models have completed the third event of the season together and we have shown how competitive both can be. At each event it was a mix of both ASALMS and SPLM team holding the top five positions.

As always the Georgia hospitality was great; The Watermelon Capital Speedway Staff and Officials took great care of us and helped us have another great day of racing.

Unofficial Results Watermelon Bowl 100
1. 08 - Drew Brannon - 100
2. 75 - David Odell - 100
3. 98 - Russell Fleeman - 100
4. 83 - Scotty Ellis - 100
5. 59 - Dustin Dunn - 100
6. 26 Travis Cope -100
7. 78 - Ross Chastain (R) - 100
8. 5 - Wes Burton - 100
9. 11 - Austin Kirkpatrick (R) 100
10. 45 - Nick Potts 100
11. 51 - Stephen Nasse (R)100
12. 2 - Ralph Carns 100
13. 93 - Brandon Johnson 92
14. 88 - Justin Larson 66
15. 95 - Warren Mobley50
16.31 - Brian Blum 7
17. 12 - Brandon Brilliant (R) DNS

Cars Out
93 - Brandon Johnson - Handling
88 - Justin Larson - Broke Crank
95 - Warren Mobley - Gear
31 - Brian Blum - Tire Rod

Lap Leaders: 83 Scotty Ellis, 51 Stephen Nasse, 08 Drew Brannon

4:30 pm ARP Bodies Qualifying Top Ten
1. 08 - Drew Brannon - 16.228
2. 5 - Wes Burton - 16.275
3. 98 - Russell Fleeman - 16.322
4. 75 - David Odell - 16.336
5. 88 - Justin Larson - 16.383
6. 51 - Stephen Nasse - 16.403
7. 31 - Brian Blum - 15.412
8. 83 - Scott Ellis - 16.464
9. 11 - Austin Kirkpatrick - 16.544
10. 26 - Travis Cope - 16.545

A new Track Record has been set by the 08 Drew Brannon of SS Greenlight Racing. The 12 Car of Brandon Brilliant was unable to qualify due to engine trouble. The Invert is a nine.

Justin Larson ran a 16.169 during the Friday practice and hoped to take that time during the ASA Late Model Series ARP Bodies Qualifying but unfortunately that did not happen.

Drew Brannon had an amazing day on Saturday, May 9th – he was fastest in practice in both sessions and won the ARP Bodies Fast Qualifier Award.

Watermelon Bowl Event Line-up
ROW #1: 11 – AUSTIN KIRKPATRICK 83 – SCOTTY ELLIS
ROW #2: 31 – BRIAN BLUM 51 – STEPHEN NASSE
ROW #3: 88 – JUSTIN LARSON 75 – DAVID ODELL
ROW #4: 98 – RUSSELL FLEEMAN 5 – WES BURTON
ROW #5: 08 – DREW BRANNON 26 – TRAVIS COPE
ROW #6: 2 – RALPH CARNES 59- DUSTIN DUNN
ROW #7 93 – BRANDON JOHNSON 78 – ROSS CHASTAIN
ROW # 8 95 – WARREN MOBLEY 45 – NICK POTTS
ROW #9 12 – BRANDON BRILLIANT

1:00 pm Practice Two Top Five
1. 08 - Drew Brannon - 16.239
2. 88 - Justin Larson - 16.384
3. 51 - Stephen Nasse - 16.455
4. 31 - Brian Blum - 16.559
5. 75 - David Odell - 16.562

12:00 pm - Practice One Top Five
1. 08 - Drew Brannon - 16.324
2. 75 - David Odell - 16.372
3. 88 - Justin Larson - 16.391
4. 31- Brian Blum - 16.513
5. 98 - Russell Fleeman - 16.514

Qualifying Line-up
1. 95 - WARREN MOBLEY
2. 08 – DREW BRANNON
3. 11 – AUSTIN KIRKPATRICK
4. 51 – STEPHEN NASSE
5. 75 – DAVID ODELL
6. 98 – RUSSELL FLEEMAN
7. 59 – DUSTIN DUNN
8. 31 – BRIAN BLUM
9. 45 – NICK POTTS
10. 5 – WES BURTON
11. 26 – TRAVIS COPE
12. 83 – SCOTTY ELLIS
13.78 – ROSS CHASTAIN
14.-88 – JUSTIN LARSON
15. 93 – BRANDON JOHNSON
16. 2 – RALPH CARNES
17. 12 – BRANDON BRILLIANT

ASALMS History and Track Stats at Watermelon Capital Speedway Watermelon Capital Speedway-Cordele, Georgia Watermelon Bowl 100 -May 9th 2009
0.400 Mile Semi-Banked D-Shaped Paved Oval May 10, 2008 Watermelon Bowl 100 Feature Winner – Jimmy Lang (05/10/2008)
ARP Bodies / Aluminum Racing Products Fast Qualifier: 15 Colt James 16.289
= 88.403 MPH.

May 5, 2007 Watermelon Bowl 125 Feature Winner – Beau Slocumb (05/05/2007)
ARP Bodies / Aluminum Racing Products Fast Qualifier – Beau Slocumb 16.323
= 88.219 MPH October 7, 2006 Watermelon Bowl 100 Feature Winner – Ryan Lawler (10/07/20060 ARP Bodies / Aluminum Racing Products Fast Qualifier - Matt Hawkins 16.253

The ASA Late Model Series is its own entity and not affiliated in any way with ASA Racing, American Speed Association or the ASA Member Track Program. The ASA Late Model Series is owned and operated by Ron and Sandy Varney as it has been for the past five years and will be for years to come.

For more information on the ASA Late Model Series and teams, visit our websites at www.asalatemodels.com, www.asalatemodelsnorth.com or www.asalatemodelssouth.com

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