LMS: Pre-season news 2007-02-02

1. R.V. Performance is now the Official Hoosier Racing Tire and Torco Racing Fuel Distributor for all three divisions in the ASALMS for the 2007 season.

Lexington, Michigan (02/02/2007): The ASA Late Model Series Presented by GM Performance Parts is very proud of the fact that the Premiere Traveling Series in the entire United States and the series "Where Champions Race" is based in the Great Lakes State of Michigan. It all started in 2003 with the creation of the USPRO Cup Series. Support from the Wolverine State have always been a staple of the series and continues to do so as the ASALMS heads into the Fifth Anniversary 2007 season.

R.V. Performance, which is owned and operated by Co-Founder/President, Bob Varney, along-with his Wife, Gretchen, will once again be the Official Hoosier Racing Tires and Torco Racing Fuels distributor for the ASALMS Challenge and Northern Divisions. In addition for the 2007 season, R.V. Performance has also taken on the role as the Official Hoosier and Torco distributor for the ASALMS Southern Division making R.V. the only source for Hoosier Tires and Torco Fuel for all three divisions within the ASALMS for the Fifth Anniversary 2007 season.

"We thought that Clyde Moody Enterprises did a great job in 2006, but it just makes business sense for R.V. Performance to service the ASALMS Southern Division as well since we're going to be at every event anyways!" Stated Bob Varney. "We wish Clyde Moody and all his great staff the best of luck in their future endeavors and we look forward to providing quality service to our ASALMS South teams for the upcoming season." Varney added.

During the 2007 season, R.V. Performance will supply all the Hoosier Racing Tires at each and every event during the Fifth Anniversary Campaign. R.V. will also have, on location at all shows, a local distributor of Torco Racing Fuels to ensure that there's plenty of fuel for the ASALMS teams at all ASALMS events. R.V. will also have both Hoosier Tires and Torco Fuel available at the R.V. Performance shop in Richmond, Michigan.

2. Race Engine Dynamics Incorporated (R.E.D.I.) steps up to the plate for the ASALMS Challenge and Northern Divisions in 2007.

Lexington, Michigan (02/02/2007): The ASA Late Model Series Presented by GM Performance Parts steers forward towards the Fifth Anniversary 2007 season. Not only are sponsors lined up outside the doors of the ASALMS home offices in Lexington, Michigan, but the ASALMS Certified Engine Rebuild Centers are also getting ready for the upcoming season as well.

Race Engine Dynamics Incorporated, (R.E.D.I.) is back on board with the ASALMS as a Certified Engine Rebuilder for both the ASALMS Challenge and Northern Divisions for the Fifth Anniversary 2007 season as well as Contingency Sponsor for both divisions for the upcoming 2007 season.

This is the third consecutive year for R.E.D.I. as an ASALMS partner. During the 2006 season, R.E.D.I. focused their availability and track support primarily in the ASALMS Northern Division and for 2007 they've stepped up to the plate to include the crown jewel of the ASALMS, the Challenge Division as well.

In addition, R.E.D.I., is also a certified Engine Rebuild Center for the Madison (WI) International Speedway, located South of Madison in Oregon, Wisconsin for the tracks premiere division; Madison Late Models, which uses rules almost identical to the ASALMS Northern Division and runs every Friday night beginning on May 11, 2007.

"We're very fortunate for the great people at R.E.D.I., they really stepped up this season and especially a few weeks ago during our 2006 Awards Banquet." Stated ASALMS Co-Founder/President, Ron Varney. "We value the relationship we have with all of our Certified Engine Rebuild Centers and we look forward to a long lasting relationship with R.E.D.I. as well." Varney added.

3. Turn or Burn Motorsports Ministries to provide Chaplain services throughout the 2007 season in the ASA Late Model Series Southern Division.

Bowling Green, Kentucky (02/02/2007): Turn or Burn Motorsports Ministries and the ASA Late Model Series Presented by GM Performance Parts is proud to announce that during the 2007 season, the ASALMS be able to offer the cars and stars of the ASALMS something more than material awards.

Turn or Burn Motorsports Ministries, based in Bowling Green, Kentucky, will be providing Chaplains and spiritual guidance for the series, teams, and fans this season in the ASALMS Southern Division. Turn or Burn Chaplains Kevin Williams and Dale Gardner will be attending all the 2007 ASALMS Southern Division events. They will be there to offer spiritual guidance, services, and prayer for all of the teams, officials, and fans of the ASALMS Southern Division.

"We are excited to be a part of the ASALMS community and it is an honor to be able to serve you in 2007? said Kevin Williams, new chaplain for the ASALMS. "We have had the privilege to serve many different racing communities in the past but I believe this is the greatest opportunity of all." Williams added.

When asked his thoughts for the new season Kevin replied "We just want people to know that we are here for them any time and that we are race fans, just like them, who have a love for Jesus Christ. Our goal is not to beat people up but to share the Love of Jesus with all who will listen and be a part of this great community." Williams stated.

"I would also like to thank Ron and Sandy for giving us this opportunity and allowing us to be a part of their great organization. As the season begins, Dale and I look forward to developing relationships with all of the teams, officials, members, and fans." He ended.

4. 18-year-old Josh Byrns to compete for the Rookie of the Year title in the ASALMS Southern Division for the 2007 season.

Bowling Green, Kentucky (02/02/2007): The ASA Late Model Series Presented by GM Performance Parts prides itself on grooming prospective future racing stars as they make their way up the proverbial racing ladder. One more driver hopes his career path will lead him down the same road is 18-year-old Bowling Green, Kentucky teenager, Josh Byrns, who will continue his ASALMS career that began with three events in 2006, with high hopes and a bright future that is staring him down with the 2007 season on the horizon.

For the ASALMS' Fifth Anniversary 2007 Racing Season, Byrns and his Team Turn or Burn Motorsports will focus their efforts on the complete 2007 ASALMS Southern Division Schedule with hopes of capturing the 2007 Rookie of the Year Championship. In addition, Byrns will also make select appearances in the ASALMS Challenge Division as well as his home track of the Beech Bend (KY) Raceway Park and the Music City (TN) Motorplex.

"Our limited 2006 schedule and season went fairly well. We ran a few ASALMS South races just to get our feet wet and learn about the ASALMS. We learned a lot about what it takes to be a contender at this level of racing. My team has committed a tremendous amount of time and energy to getting my new Chevy Monte Carlo ready for Bronson." Explained the Bowling Green, Kentucky teenager. "We will soon be getting focused on doing some testing before the 2007 season and to get as much seat time as we can in our new Lefthander." He added.

In addition to his three appearances in the ASALMS Southern Division in 2006, Byrns also ran closer to home in a Late Model at the tight 0.250 Mile Slightly Banked Paved Oval of the Beech Bend (KY) Raceway Park in his hometown of Bowling Green, Kentucky. The then 17-year-old Josh Byrns finished second in points and won the Rookie of the Year title chase.

As for the 2007 season, Byrns and his team are anxious to get the season started and have high expectations. "Our goal is to finish in the top five in points and earn the Rookie of the Year Award." Said Byrns. "We realize the only way to accomplish this is to have solid top ten finishes week in and week out, with maybe a win or two somewhere in between." Byrns added. "With the help we now have on the team, I strongly believe we are capable of accomplishing these goals!" He ended.

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