June 11, 2007

The 1st annual Tradition 200 at the famed Berlin (MI) Raceway is set and ready to go this weekend.

Lexington, Michigan (06/11/2007): The ASA Late Model Series Challenge Division Presented by GM Performance Parts will mark the halfway point of the Fifth Anniversary 2007 Racing Season in its home state of Michigan. A new tradition will begin within the ASALMS as the cars and stars of "America's Premiere Short Track Series" the ASALMS Challenge Division will take part in the 1st annual Tradition 200 on Friday and Saturday June 15-16, 2007 at the famed Berlin (MI) Raceway.

The historic fairgrounds oval located West of Grand Rapids in Marne, Michigan will host the ASALMS Challenge Divisions' Sixth Race of the 2007 schedule. Joining the ASALMS Challenge Division contingent will be Berlin's own Instant Cash Advance Sportsman division.

Heading into Marne, Michigan for the halfway point of the Fifth Anniversary 2007 Season in the ASALMS Challenge Division, West Bend, Wisconsin's Travis Dassow, the winner of Two ASALMS Challenge Division Features out of Five events conducted so far in 2007, has a 52 Point lead over Current Pat Bourdow Memorial Rookie of the Year Points Leader, Derek Thorn, from Lakeport, California. (880-828). Thorn meanwhile holds a commanding 111-point lead in the Freshman title chase over Fort Lauderdale, Florida's Sean Murphy (828-717).

The Entry Form for the 1st annual Tradition 200 is available and due to the ASALMS Home Offices in Lexington, Michigan by TODAY Monday June 11, 2007 to avoid late fees. Berlin Raceway will have camping throughout the ASALMS weekend as camping will start at Noon on Friday June 15, 2007 during the ASALMS Friday Test and Tune. ASALMS rigs can be left overnight in the pit area as security will be provided throughout the ASALMS weekend. Camping is $25 per night with showers, electric, and water hookups also included.

Saturday June 16, 2007 will be a complete show for the ASALMS Challenge Division with Two Practice Sessions as well as Qualifying, the GM Performance Parts Shootout(s) and the evening will be highlighted by the 1st annual Tradition 200. Berlin's own Instant Cash Advance Sportsmen division will run a complete regular racing program in support of the ASALMS Challenge Divisions' Sixth race of the 2007 season. Plus Musical Group; Third Strike will perform during the autograph session as well as during a Post Race Party after the races within the fairgrounds.

For the complete press release, as well as the 1st annual Tradition 200 Entry Form, click on the link below:
1st annual Tradition 200 Press Release

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