From Matt Prieur

1. Iowa Speedway steps up for the ASALMS Challenge Divisions' 2007 Schedule with the unique "Triple 50s" format for the Iowa 150.

Lexington, Michigan (01/31/2007): The ASA Late Model Series Presented by GM Performance Parts boasts the fact that the three series' within the ASALMS are the Premiere Traveling Series' in the entire United States. The crown jewel of the series "Where Champions Race", the ASALMS Challenge Division will be visiting some of the most historical and prestigious facilities in the country during the Fifth Anniversary 2007 season.

In addition to those famed speed plants on the Challenge Division schedule as well as the ASALMS Northern and Southern Division's schedule of events, the ASALMS Challenge Division is also starting a tradition of its' own at the newest and most state of the art race track in the entire country.

The cars and stars of the crown jewel of the ASALMS, the Challenge Division will make their second ever appearance at the immaculate Iowa (IA) Speedway, located East of Iowa's capital city of Des Moines in Newton, Iowa on Friday and Saturday May 18-19, 2007 for the running of the Iowa 150.

Joining the ASALMS Challenge Division during the weekend will be a NASCAR Grand National Division combination event pitting the East and West Divisions together in one show on Sunday May 20, 2007. In addition, the United States Super Trucks Series (USSTS) will join in on the festivities on Saturday night with the ASALMS.

In a unique format for this event, the Iowa 150, which is the fifth event of the 2007 season for the crown jewel of the ASALMS, the Challenge Division and the headliners for the Saturday portion of the weekend, the 150-lap Feature will be split up into three 50-lap segments with breaks in between each segment while the USST Series will run twin Features in between the Three 50-lap segments for the ASALMS Challenge Division.

For the complete press release, click on the link below:
Iowa Speedway Press Release
2. The Home of Oktoberfest; LaCrosse (WI) Fairgrounds Speedway to host the ASALMS Northern Division Season Championships once again in 2007!

Lexington, Michigan (01/31/2007): Some of the most famed and historic tracks in the entire United States adorn all three schedules of the Fifth Anniversary 2007 Season in the ASA Late Model Series Presented by GM Performance Parts. These fine facilities that are stacked in history and tradition make each event during the 2007 season a must attend show.

Not only are the speed plants within all three ASALMS divisions' schedules rich in those long established traditions, but the events themselves are marked down on team calenders as a must-win event and if nothing else, an honor just to be a part of. One of those prestigious races also happens to be one of the biggest, tradition laden, end of the season special events in the country and once again the ASALMS is a part of that tradition.

The cars and stars of the ASALMS Northern Division will be a part of the prestigious 38th annual Oktoberfest Weekend, which is set for Thursday-Sunday October 4-7, 2007. The ASALMS Northern Division will headline the Saturday October 6, 2007 portion of the weekend by crowning the 2007 ASALMS Northern Division Champion, Rookie of the Year, and GM Performance Parts Shootout Champions in the running of the ASALMS Northern Division Season Championships/Oktoberfest 100.

"It's very important to me to establish tradition within the ASALMS and our Northern Division Season Championships at LaCrosse during Oktoberfest Weekend is one of those such traditions." Explained ASALMS Co-Founder/President, Ron Varney. "The whole ASALMS family looks forward to the first weekend in October, that automatically means it's Oktoberfest! It doesn't matter if it's 60 degrees and sunny or 10 degrees and snowing, it's such a thrill to be a part of Oktoberfest Weekend and be able to crown all of our Northern Division Champions in front of such a huge crowd." Varney added.

"One of the most important elements of the Oktoberfest Race Weekend are the touring series that compete, and the ASA Late Models Series is a perfect fit for the event." Stated Chuck Deery, General Manager of the West Salem, Wisconsin speed plant. "When you can combine the talented drivers with top notch equipment and let them go at it on the big 5/8th mile oval, the race fans are in for a heck of a show. We are going to have some fun, so we hope everyone will join us!" Deery added.

For the complete press release, click on the link below:
LaCrosse Fairgrounds Speedway Press Release
3. The historic Birmingham (AL) International Raceway to host two events on the 2007 ASALMS Southern Division Schedule including the 2007 Season Championships!

Lexington, Michigan (01/31/2007): The ASA Late Model Series Presented by GM Performance Parts Southern Division is looking ahead to a much anticipated 2007 season. The series "Where Champions Race" will see the ASALMS Southern Division cars and stars begin their second season on Friday and Saturday March 16-17, 2007 at the Bronson (FL) Motor Speedway in Bronson, Florida for the Gator 125.

Both the ASALMS Northern and Southern Divisions experienced vast amounts of growth in 2006 as both series' were in their first season under the blanket of the ASALMS. As for the 2007 season, several news facilities adorn the ASALMS Southern Division schedule for the upcoming season and of the 11 speed plants that will host an ASALMS South show in 2007, only one gets the honor of not only hosting multiple events, but the 2007 ASALMS Southern Division Season Championships as well!

The ASALMS Southern Division will make two appearances at one of the most historic and tradition laden tracks in the entire United States. The famed Birmingham (AL) International Raceway, located on the Alabama State Fairgrounds in Birmingham, Alabama will host the ASALMS Southern Division on Saturday July 14, 2007 in the running of the Crimson 125.

Then on Saturday October 27, 2007, the ASALMS Southern Division Cars and Stars will decide their 2007 Champion and Rookie of the Year respectively in the ASALMS Southern Division Season Championships 125 at the fast 0.625 Mile Semi-Banked Paved Oval. BIR is the only track on the 2007 ASALMS Southern Division schedule that will host more than one show during the season.

"When we ironed out the agreement to run at Birmingham International Raceway not once, but twice and we've got the 2007 ASALMS Southern Division Season Championships there to boot, that put such a huge smile on my face." Stated ASALMS Co-Founder/President, Ron Varney. "The ASALMS is moving forward with the Fifth Anniversary 2007 season and we're going to some pretty neat and historical places and BIR is right at the top of that list with Bristol, Berlin, Milwaukee, Music City, and so many more!" Varney offered.

For the complete press release, click on the link below:
Birmingham International Raceway Press Release
4. 2006 ASA Late Model Series Sponsor of the Year; Miller Electric is back on board within all three divisions for the Fifth Anniversary 2007 Season.

Lexington, Michigan (01/31/2007): The ASA Late Model Series Presented by GM Performance Parts continues to sign new and returning sponsors left and right as the 2007 Fifth Anniversary Season is fast approaching. In a little more than four weeks, the ASALMS will begin the 2007 season in San Antonio, Texas. While teams get prepared to make the trip to the Lone Star State, more returning sponsors continue to step up to the plate for the upcoming campaign.

Miller Electric Manufacturing Company, a world leader in the manufacturing of welding and cutting equipment, will once again partner up with the ASALMS for the upcoming Fifth Anniversary 2007 Season. The 2006 ASALMS Sponsor of the Year Award winners will once again be a part of the Participating Manufacturers Program (PMP) in all three divisions within the ASALMS for the upcoming season.

"We're very happy to have Miller Electric back with the ASALMS and in all three divisions for our Fifth Anniversary Season." ASALMS Founder/President, Ron Varney stated. "A company as well known in the industry as Miller Electric is a great shot in the arm for the ASALMS, plus our drivers loved getting those Miller Welders, even though they had to tear up their stuff to get them!" Laughed Varney.

For 2007, Miller Electric will once again offer a welder to the driver voted on by ASALMS Officials to have incurred the hardest hit at every ASALMS Challenge Division event as well as selected shows in both the ASALMS Northern and Southern Divisions.

In addition, all ASALMS teams get a 25% off discount on products from Miller Electric for being a registered driver in the ASALMS. In 2006, Miller Electric gave away a Millermatic 175 Welder for the driver who got the award for the Hardest Hit of the Race at select ASALMS events throughout the 2006 season.




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