ASA – HOSS series’ headline jennerstown event

JENNERSTOWN, PA (Aug. 9, 2005) … Saturday evenings Tribune-Democrat ‘Doubleheader’ at Jennerstown Speedway, featuring the ASA Late Model Series ‘100’ and the open-wheel Hoosier Outlaw Sprint Series (HOSS) is shaping up to be one of the ‘biggest’ events in the history of the Somerset County half-mile paved oval.

“It will certainly be the biggest race in terms of the number of cars competing,” said speedway general manager Larry Mattingly. “With the ASA and HOSS touring series’ joining our five-division NASCAR Dodge Weekly Series line-up we are expecting in the neighborhood of 130 cars in the pit area. Former promoter Stan Lasky remembers having 113 cars in the pits once, but that is the biggest turn out we can document.”

The ASA Late Model Series has taken the asphalt racing world by storm over the past two years. Using cars identical to those raced at weekly tracks across the nation, and powering them with inexpensive ‘crate’ engines costing between $5,000 -$6,500; ASA is revolutionizing short-track racing. “We have created a cost effective series that permits racers the opportunity to compete at the national level for a fraction of the cost of other touring groups,” said Ron Varney Jr., ASA President. “Our goal was to create a national series that showcases a driver’s ability, not the size of his wallet or sponsorship package. Everyone competing in ASA has access to the same engines. You buy them at car dealerships, not custom race engine shops.”

Brian Campbell is one of the drivers to beat in ASA Late Model Series action

The other side of the doubleheader classic will feature the wild and wooly HOSS sprint cars, who will be attempting to shatter the all-time Jennerstown one-lap track record of 15.239 seconds (123.320 mph).

Powered by 410 cubic inch fuel injected engines, the HOSS machines feature stationary air foils mounted over their nose and cockpit areas, which give them added stability in the turns. Simply put, a sprint car is built for one purpose … speed. “I guess our cars aren’t very cost effective,” laughed HOSS President Tony Swanson. “The engines alone probably cost more than an entire ASA Late Model. But our series is a different animal. There is just something about watching unlimited horsepower open cockpit cars racing wheel to wheel that I can’t put into words.”

Tim Cox is the current HOSS points leader, and leading feature winner in 2005

Also appearing on the race card is Jennerstown’s NASCAR Dodge Weekly Series five-division program, competing in a feature event only format. Headlining the weekly attraction is a 50-lap contest for the Wheeler Bros. super late models.

Spectator gates will open at 2:00 PM, with ASA-HOSS time trials slated for 3:30. Racing action will begin at 5:00. A special on-track autograph session will precede the ASA Tribune-Democrat ‘100’.

Adult advance tickets are on sale for $15.00 if purchased before Aug. 12. There is also special pricing for seniors, students and children.

In the event of rain the program will be rescheduled for Sunday, Aug. 14 at 2:00 PM.

(L to R) The top three ranked ASA Late Model Series drivers are: Chad Wood, Stephen Leicht and Brian Campbell Click Photo for larger image....	HOSS sprint cars race through a turn

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