ATLANTA (August 21, 2001) -
Five races remain on the 2001 American Speed Association
(ASA) schedule, and Joey Clanton and the No. 83 Zaxby's Real
Chicken team intend to make sure each one counts. The team
is gearing up for their next appearance at the half-mile,
slightly banked oval of Jennerstown Speedway, located in
Jennerstown, Pennsylvania in the southwestern part of the
state.
The team performed well at the Pennsylvania track in
their 2000 rookie season, notching a sixth place finish
after qualifying for the 300-lap event in the third
position. Despite a series of rain showers that delayed last
year's event for four hours, the track has become a favorite
on the ASA schedule, as the short track series has visited
the facility 16 times in their 34-year history. The track is
flat with brakes playing a major role in controlling the
car. The Steve Dale Motorsports team is hoping to use their
notes from their 2000 performance to capture their third
victory of the season.
"We had a tough week at Madison and we need a strong
finish at Jennerstown to help us gain points on second
position," stated Clanton. "We had a great finish at
Jennerstown last year and I have confidence in this Zaxby's
Real Chicken team that we will improve on our sixth place
finish. "
Clanton moved into the third position in 2001 driver
points standings after last week's race at Madison
International Speedway. The No. 83 Zaxby's team currently
sits 85 points behind the second place team, and hopes that
they will be able to make up that shortage before the
checkered flag falls on the season finale race at
Indianapolis Raceway Park.
Jennerstown Speedway will host the American Speed
Association on Sunday, August 26. The green flag will drop
on the Pennsylvania 300 at 1 p.m. EST. The National Network
(TNN Sports) will broadcast the 16th race on the 2001 ASA
schedule live.