By: Kevin Ramsell
DAYTONA BEACH, FL (Thursday, August 06, 2009) – The next eight weeks will be interesting to watch in the Joe Gibbs Driven Racing Oil ASA Member Track National Championship standings. The reason why is that many of the competitors will be reaching the 14 race plateau which will give each of them a more accurate point average. But for now, the top-three in the standings over the last month have held on to their positions.

Jeff Matthews enjoyed a well deserved break this past weekend. In fact, he will enjoy another weekend off as East Bay Raceway Park in Tampa, FL will be hosting the “Redneck Smash-A-Rama” this Saturday night. But, he still has the highest overall with an average of 2.8992. He also is enjoying a 145-point lead in the standings at East Bay.

Jeremy Miller of Madison International Speedway in Oregon, WI continues in his second spot with a point average of 2.8441. This past Friday night, Miller finished third in the feature event that was won by Bobby Wilberg. Miller currently has a 97-point lead over Zach Riddle in the standings. Wilberg is only 100 points behind Miller.

Clint LaFont is third overall but leads the West Region standings with a point average of 2.7573. The Thunderhill Raceway, in Kyle, TX, competitor will be back in action this Saturday night with Shawn Paul Lehman on his tail. But, sitting in third and who won the recent feature at Thunderhill is Chase Stapp, the brother of 2008 Joe Gibbs Driven Racing Oil ASA Member Track Champion Cary Stapp.

“I love this time of the year because the racing action at the ASA Member Tracks are heating up,” Dennis Huth, ASA President stated. “With our 14 event requirement, some fans will get a bonus with their weekly admission as some tracks will have double features on some nights to ensure their competitors reach the 14 event plateau. If you haven’t been to an ASA Member Track this season, now is the time to go.”

The full standings can be viewed at www.speednetdirect.com.

Joe Gibbs Driven Racing Oil, sponsor of the American Speed Association National Short Track National Championship, is the same oil developed and used by Joe Gibbs Racing. The team sells the oil so racers across the country can have access to the latest technology in racing lubricants.

Joe Gibbs Racing is one of the premier organizations in NASCAR, currently fielding three NASCAR Sprint Cup Series teams, two NASCAR Nationwide Series teams and a driver development program. Based in Huntersville, N.C., and owned by Joe Gibbs - a three-time Super Bowl winner as head coach of the Washington Redskins and a member of the Pro Football Hall of Fame - JGR has competed in NASCAR since 1992, winning three Cup Series championships and more than 80 NASCAR races, including three Brickyard 400s and the 1993 Daytona 500.

The American Speed Association Short Track National Championship is another step by the industry leader in creating new and innovative programs. This follows the recent announcement about extending the insurance coverage for ASA members traveling to, from, and during an ASA-sanctioned event. For updated ASA National Points, just click on the "Points" link at www.asa-racing.com.

ASA members in good standing are eligible for a $500,000 Excess Medical Benefit as well as a $20,000 Accidental Death and Dismemberment Benefit. Coverage for the member begins while traveling to a location promoting an ASA-sanctioned event and continues until arrival home again. The American Speed Association, in conjunction with WSIB Motorsports Insurance, is the only sanctioning body to offer insurance coverage which extends beyond the boundary of the racetrack itself (complete details are available online at www.ASA-Racing.com).

The ASA Member Track program is comprised of more than 35 short tracks around the United States, as well as a variety of regional and national touring series. For more information, call (386) 258-2221 or send an e-mail to info@asa-racing.com. For news and information from all the racetracks and tours involved in the ASA, visit www.ASA-Racing.com.

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