By Allen Hastings
GAS Series/Peach State Speedway Media

Jefferson, GA - - Russell Fleeman of Dacula, Georgia took the checkered flag Saturday night at Peach State Speedway in the Georgia Asphalt Series Spring Fling 100, but, didn't receive the grand prize until Monday. GAS Series officials performed an extensive post race inspection on Fleeman's engine. Officials have determined that Fleemans racer was legal. Fleeman dominated the last third of the 100 lapper after taking the lead on lap 41. Fleeman battled hard with Ryan Sieg of Decatur, Georgia, for several laps after Seig had taken the lead on lap 17 from Joey Senter of Jefferson, Georgia.

Wes Burton of Kannapolis, North Carolina made a hard charge at Fleeman after the halfway point of the race but was unable to reel him in.

There were intense battles throughout the field during the race. One of the battles was between top rookie and SUNOCO/Bearden Oil Company Pole Winner, T.J. Reaid and Jimmy Garmon. Both of the racers came together on the back straightaway, causing both to spin toward the inside restraining wall. Garmon was able to continue, but Reaid's car was out for the evening due to extensive front end damage.

Rounding out the top ten were, Burton, Seig, Senter, Richard Johns, rookie Kyle Mitchell, Nick Potts, rookie Zac Kittle, Rodger Delp and Chris Whorton.

NOTES: Several newcomers were on hand for the first time in 2008. Rookies James Nealis of Gainesville, Georgia and Josh Adkins of Cumming, Georgia. GAS Series veterans Larry Jordan, Dennis Wilder , and Beau Slocomb were also on hand. Former Peach State Speedway Champion Clay Dale, debuted his new car.

Tough night for rookie's T.J. Reaid and Max Gresham. Reaid was involved in an accident on lap 48 and Max Gresham spun in turn two in qualifying, hitting the outside retaining wall. He was unable to start the main event.

The GAS Series has about a 4 week break before heading to south Georgia for their first of two visits to Watermelon Capital Speedway in Cordele, Georgia on Saturday, June 7th.

LOCAL DIVISIONS:
OUTLAW LATE MODELS: Mike Davidson of Lula, Georgia, checked out on the Outlaw Late Model field to win the 35 lap feature. Rounding out the top 5 were Hoyt Stephens of Jefferson, Terry Martin of Pendergrass, Russell Shore of Jefferson and Bryan Hardeman of Danielsville.

SPORTSMAN: Robbie Gunterman of Winder took win number two of the 2008 season in the Sportsman class. Following Gunterman was Chuck Cooper of Ootewah, Tennessee, Keith Barrett of Jefferson and Spanky Hicks of Gainesville.

SUPER TRUCKS: One of the best races of the evening was the Super Truck feature. There was intense competition among the top 3 with numerous lead changes. Braselton's Matthew Rouse came out on top. A dirt trackin' Wes Whitfield of Homer was second, followed by Mike Davidson onfLula, Andy Gaddis of Cumming ,and Joel Townsend also of Cumming.

MINI STOCKS: Steve Hill of Jefferson bested the 24 car Mini Stock field. Hill was followed by William Earnest also of Jefferson, Spanky Hicks of Gainesville, B.J. Thrasher and Tim Green.

UP NEXT: The next race at Peach State will be Saturday, May 24th when the National Vintage Racers Association comes to town. Over 30 Vintage 1950, 1960 and 1970 race cars. All other local classes will compete. Racing begins at 7:00.

For more information about Peach State, log onto www.peachstspeedway,com.


Official Results


Peach State Speedway
Jefferson, GA
GAS Series Spring Fling 100

Unofficial Finishing Order
1) Russell Fleeman Dacula, GA
2) Wes Burton Kannapolis, NC
3) Ryan Seig Decatur, GA
4) Joey Senter Jefferson, GA
5) Richard Johns Charlotte, NC
6) Kyle Mitchell Hampton, GA
7) Nick Potts Jefferson, GA
8) Zac Kittle Watkinsville, GA
9) Rodger Delp Newnan, GA
10) Chris Whorton Boaz, AL
11) Dennis Wilder Jefferson, GA
12) Beau Slocomb Juliette, GA
13) Larry Jordon Gainesville, GA
14) Cody Haskins Marietta, GA
15) Jimmy Garmon Hoschton, GA
16) Chris Dilbeck Hampton, GA
17) Clay Dale Jefferson, GA
18) Tony Clark Sharpsburg, GA
19) James Nealis Gainesville, GA
20) Shane Nalley Canton, GA
21) Lee Langford Commerce, GA
22) T.J. Reaid Acworth, GA
23) Josh Adkins Cumming, GA
24) Travis Hearn Jefferson, GA
25) Max Gresham Griffin, GA

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