Doug Mahlik throws hat in the ring

Doug Mahlik Announces Plans to Run the ASA Late Model Series in 2005

Doug Mahlik of Green bay, WI and Midnite Motorsports will join forces to run a full season in ASALMS in 2005. Doug competed in seven races last year finishing 17th in drivers points standings and winning at Cedar Rapids, IA. Doug did an outstanding job considering he only ran select races with the ASALMS in 2004, finishing with 3 top fives and 4 top tens.

Midnite Motorsports ran the full year with Cory Podolski, finishing 17th in owner point and placing a high of 7th at Tri-City Speedway. The new team is anxiously awaiting the start of the new season and competing with both the old and new competitors.

"This is a great team and we are happy to see the return of Midnite Motorsports" Stated Varney the series president "Doug is really a going to be a great asset for his new team as well as the series."

Doug began his driving career in 1992, gaining six years of experience in the IMCA Modifieds. He secured a track championship, rookie of the year honors and additionally placed second in the Super Nationals at Boone Speedway in Iowa.

In 2000, he switched to asphalt and began competing at Wisconsin International Raceway near Green Bay, Wis. He finished just outside of the top 10 in the points and grabbed rookie of the year honors.

Doug competed for rookie honors in the ASA National Tour in 2002, making 11 appearances in the 20-race schedule. His best performance came at Wisconsin International Raceway, crossing the line in ninth position.

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