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Ruble powers to win the GAS Series event at "The Melon" By Allen Hastings Cordele, GA - April 16, 2006 - As it is with every Georgia Asphalt Series (GAS) visit to the 4/10 mile, Watermelon Capital Speedway, the race ends up being a "knock down drag out" event. This one proved to be no different. Hard racing, of course, brings numerous cautions. Yet, the racing was intense through out the field. Thirty nine GAS Series competitors were on hand for the first leg of the "Run 'em Ragged Tour of Georgia", to attempt to qualify for the 32 car field. Greg Motes of Oakwood, Georgia started on the pole due to the dice roll. At the green flag, Motes jumped out to the lead and looked to be the dominate racer. Korey Ruble of Dothan, Alabama had other plans. Ruble began to make his charge to the front about halfway through the 100 lap event. Ruble took the lead on lap 66 and begin to show his muscle. Jefferson, Georgia's, Taylor Satterfield, seemed to be the only driver to be able to challenge Ruble for the lead, but was unable to get by the Ruble. This was Ruble's first start with the GAS Series in 2006 and his first win. Satterfield had his best finish on the 2006 season with the second place finish. Rounding out the top five were Bubba Pollard, Doug Stevens and Beau Slocomb. Motes ended up tenth in the finishing order. Slocomb's evening started out rough. Due to an off track incident during
qualifying, Slocomb had to start the 100 lap feature with a provisional. Local driver Steve Renner of nearby Perry, Georgia was setting up for a great
finish, but erupted an engine toward the end of the race, relegating Kevin Stevens of Gainesville, Georgia recovered from an adventure off the turn three, banking into the drainage ditch to finish eighth. After failing to make the show in the last two GAS Series events, Anderson, South Carolina's, Chad Brawn ,was able to make the show at the Melon. Brawn's crew was able to correct mechanical problems plauging them in the first two events. There were 6 drivers who failed to make the show on their qualifying times. The GAS Series returns to the Watermelon Capital Speedway on Saturday, June 10th. The next event for the Georgia Asphalt Series will be the second leg of the "Run 'em Ragged Tour of Georgia" at the new South Georgia Motorsports Park in Cecil, Georgia, Saturday evening, April 22nd. This will be the first ever visit to the state of the art, 1/2 mile oval. For more information about SGMP, log onto www.sgmpracing.com. For more information about the GAS Series, log onto
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Anderson Motor Speedway
hosting the Georgia Asphalt Series March 25th by: Allen Hastings Anderson, SC - - - Coming off an extremely successful season opener for the
Georgia Asphalt Series (GAS) for Pro Late Models, the series heads to the 3/8th
mile paved oval, Anderson Motor Speedway in Anderson, South Carolina.The event
is Saturday evening, March 25th. This will be the first ever venture out of the
State of Georgia for the touring series.
Five Star Rookie Class strong in the Georgia Asphalt Series by:Allen Hastings Jefferson, Georgia - February 14, 2006 - The Georgia Asphalt Series has billed itself as an developmental series for drivers who have aspirations to move up in the ranks to the big leagues. The 2006 Georgia Asphalt Series Five Star Race Car Bodies Rookie Class is the strongest in the series three year history. Joey Senter of Jefferson, Georgia, was the 2005 Georgia Asphalt Series Champion and he was also a Rookie. Rookie drivers from a wide range of racing backgrounds have signed on to take on the veterans in the 2006 campaign and more are expected. Rookie drivers like Scott Davis of Dawsonville, Georgia and Greg Motes of Gainesville, Georgia have both come from the Super Truck ranks. Both gentleman have already experienced life in a touring series by touring with the Southern All-Stars (now the O'Reilly Super Truck Series). Zach Holloway of Newnan, Georgia, Nick Potts and Bobby Hill both of Jefferson, Georgia, Russell Shore of Commerce, Georgia and Carl Simpson of Uvalda, Georgia have been racing local late model events and are now making the move to a touring series. Holloway takes over the ride, driven by ARCA Driver, David Odell in 2005. Two other very promising young men are coming out of the Bandelero/Legends ranks. John Wes Townley of Athens, Georgia, got a few Pro Late Models events under his belt in the 2005 season. Chris Cable of Griffin, Georgia, is a Bandelero/Legends Champion, bringing his talents to the Georgia Asphalt Series. "We are very excited about this strong group of Rookie's coming on board to run the GAS Series this season," said Micky Cain, Georgia Asphalt series Director."It ought to make for an exciting year." It should be a great race to the 2006 Georgia Asphalt Series - Five Star Rookie of the Year Championship. The Georgia Asphalt Series opens it's 2006 season Saturday, March 11th at Lanier National Speedway in Braselton, Georgia with a 150 lap feature event. Open Practice will be held at Peach State Speedway, Saturday, February 18th from 12 Noon-4:00PM for the Georgia Asphalt Series competitors. Check out www.peachstspeedway.com for more series information. 2006 Schedule Georgia Asphalt Series 3/25Anderson (SC) Motor Speedway 4/15Watermelon Capital Speedway 4/22 South Georgia Motorsports Park 4/29Peach State Speedway 5/13 Montgomery (AL) Motor Speedway 5/27TBA 6/10Watermelon Capital Speedway 6/24Peach State Speedway 7/8Montgomery (AL) Motor Speedway 7/22Peach State Speedway 8/5Lanier National Speedway 8/19Peach State Speedway 9/2Watermelon Capital Speedway 9/23Peach State Speedway 10/7Montgomery (AL) Motor Speedway 10/20-22 World Crown Weekend at Peach State Speedway
South Georgia Motorsports Park to host the Georgia Asphalt Series by: Allen Hastings Cecil, Georgia - January 28, 2006 - The Georgia Asphalt Series (GAS) for Pro Late Model Stock Cars, is pleased to announce the series will make it's first visit to the 5/8 mile oval, South Georgia Motorsports Park, Saturday evening, April 22nd. The GAS Series is a touring series based out of Peach State Speedway in
Jefferson, Georgia. In 2006, over 100 drivers from 7 states competed with the
series. In 2006, the series will run at Peach State Speedway in Jefferson, Georgia, Lanier National Speedway in Braselton, Georgia, South Georgia Motorsports Park in Cecil, Georgia, Watermelon Capital Speedway in Cordele, Georgia (April 15, June 10 and September 2), Montgomery Motor Speedway in Montgomery, Alabama and of Anderson Motor Speedway in Anderson, South Carolina "We are pleased to take the GAS Series to such a top notch facility like
South Georgia," The speedway is located off I-75 (From either the North or South) and get off
on exit 32. For more information, call the GAS Series office at 706-387-7490. 2006 GEORGIA ASPHALT SERIES SCHEDULE
Georgia Asphalt Series adds South Georgia and Anderson to '06 Schedule by:Allen Hastings Jefferson, Georgia - January 27, 2006 - The Georgia Asphalt Series (GAS) for Pro Late Models, continue it's growth into neighboring states and new speedway's in Georgia. The GAS Series is pleased to announce it has added Anderson Motor Speedway in Anderson, South Carolina and South Georgia Motorsports Park near Valdosta, Georgia, to it's 2006 schedule. The GAS Series will make it's first ever visit to the Palmetto State of South Carolina with a visit to Anderson Motor Speedway, Saturday, March 25th for a 100 lap main event. South Georgia Motorsports Park in Cecil, Georgia will host the GAS Series on Saturday, April 22nd. This will be the first ever visit to the 1/2 mile tri oval. The GAS Series season opens March 11th at Lanier National Speedway in Braselton, Georgia. For more information, call the GAS Series office at 706-387-7490. 2006 GEORGIA ASPHALT SERIES SCHEDULE Georgia Asphalt Series expanding to new tracks and into Alabama in '06 by: Allen Hastings Jefferson, GA (January 3, 2006) - - With the growth of the Georgia Asphalt Series (GAS) for Pro Late Models, the series will expand to new tracks, including one in Alabama. The GAS Series will kickoff it's 2006 season at a new venue for the series, Lanier National Speedway in Braselton, Georgia, on March 11th. The series will revisit the 3/8 mile oval on August 5th. Another new venue for the series will be Montgomery Motor Speedway near Montgomery, Alabama. There are three dates scheduled at the historic 1/2 mile oval (May 13, July 8 and October 7). The series will also compete at it's home track, Peach State Speedway in Jefferson, Georgia and at Watermelon Capital Speedway in Cordele, Georgia. GAS Series Officials are currently in negotiations with Management of other speedway's for additional events. For more information about the GAS Series call 706-387-7490. 2006 Georgia Asphalt Series Schedule Schedule is subject to change
Georgia Asphalt Series 2005 Season in Review by:Allen Hastings Jefferson, GA - December 6, 2005 - Almost 100 drivers from 8 states competed in the Georgia Asphalt Series in it's sophomore season. The series has grown tremendously and looks to expand in 2006 into surrounding states and other tracks within Georgia. For Commerce, Georgia's, Joey Senter, consistency paid off in 2005. Senter never won a Georgia Asphalt Series event in 2005, but, he had nine top 5 finishes and thirteen top 10 finishes in the 16 race season. The championship run came down to the final race of the season at Peach State Speedway this past weekend. Senter and Doug Stevens neck to neck in points. Senter finished 3rd in the World Crown 200, but, Stevens could only garner a 17th place finish, making Senter 2005 Georgia Asphalt Series Champion. Senter's sponsors include, Springer Mountain Farms, RS Trucking, Equipment Unlimited, Inline Concrete Pumping and Port City South. Senter was also 2005 GAS Series Rookie of the Year. Reviews Race#2- April 2 - Watermelon Capital Speedway Race #3- April 9 - Senoia Speedway Race#4- April 23 - Senoia Speedway Race#5- May 14 - Senoia Speedway Race #6- May 28 - Watermelon Capital Speedway Taking his second win of the season Roger Delp of Newnan, Georgia bested 24 other drivers to win the 100 lap GAS feature. Rounding out the top 5 were, Korey Ruble, Ronnie Sanders, Doug Stevens and Jimmy Garmon. Race# 7- June 25 - Peach State Speedway - Toyota Tundra 100 Presented by Jones Recycling Lovejoy, Georgia's Doug Stevens inherited his first win of the season after Roger Delp failed a post race inspection. Rounding out the top 5 of the 31 car field were, Clark Ninnamen, Joey Senter, Matt Hawkins and Ronny Kittle. Race#8- July 16 - Senoia Speedway Race#9- July 23 - Peach State Speedway Race#10-July 31 - Senoia Speedway Race#11- August 20 - Peach State Speedway Paul Kelley of Snellville, Georgia
lead flag to flag to take the GAS 100. Race#12- September 3 - Senoia Speedway Race#13- September 17 - Peach State Speedway - Atlanta Freightliner 100
presented by Yancey Power Equipment. Race#14-October 1 -Watermelon Capital Speedway - Sunbelt Ford 100 Racing
Veteran Ronnie Sanders of Fayetteville, Georgia won his first GAS Series feature
of the season besting the 27 car field. Rounding out the top Race#15-October 8 - Senoia Speedway Race#16-October 23 - Peach State Speedway - Thomas Concrete World Crown 200
Sanders finishes 2005 GAS season with World Crown 200 win at Peach State. Veteran racer Ronnie Sanders of Fayetteville, Georgia, took the lead on lap This was also Sanders second win in the last 3 Georgia Asphalt Series events. The last coming at Watermelon Capital Speedway on October 1st. Competition was through out the field with 7 lead changes among 7 drivers. There were 10 cautions during the event, including a multi car pile up coming
out of turn two involving several drivers. No one was injured. The 2006 GAS schedule should be released by the end of the year.
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