“We’re very pleased to be working with Speed51.com on this very unique award,” said ARP’s Roy Dies Jr.  “We want to be known as a company who gives back to the racers.  We are a sponsor with so many series out there and we love doing it because it gives something back to those that use our products.  It’s a way to show those people that we really do appreciate their business.
 

“Super Late Model racing is big for our company.  I think it’s big for racing in general.  And we’ve seen a growth in Super Late Model racing again as of late.  It seems to be on its way back up after being down there for a couple of years.  There are larger car counts; there are more races and there are more, better paying events than there were five years ago and that is getting drivers out there.  So now is a perfect time for this cool award and Speed51.com is the perfect place to do it.”
 

To be eligible for the award, drivers needed to be in the top-20 in points in their respective Pro or Super Late Model series by Oct 29.  Voting will begin on Speed51.com on Nov. 7 and continue through for several weeks.
 

The winner of the award will receive a complete ABC “Package A” body from ARP Stock Car Bodies.  For more info on ARP or what is included with a “Package A” body, please call 1-888-245-1468.
 

“Speed51.com is known as being one of the biggest supporters of the short track world and ARP is definitely one of the best companies out there for the racers to work with, so it’s perfect for us to come together on this award,” said Speed51.com Executive Editor and SPEED Broadcaster Bob Dillner.  “We love getting involved with the drivers and our most popular driver programs have been big.  So to do this award, which doesn’t just focus on one specific series, will be something different for us.
 

“There are a lot of good drivers out there that have a lot of fans all over the country.  Hopefully all of them will get involved with Speed51.com through the ARP Super Late Model Most Popular Driver Award.  And it’s great because drivers from ACT and PASS in the northeast can battle with drivers from the Blizzard Series and the Sunbelt Series without being on the track.  It’s going to be a really cool deal.”
 

Speed51.com has become a leader in online Motorsports information by focusing on the Short Track Racing realm.  51 realized nearly seven years ago that there was a void in the industry for news and behind-the-scenes stories.  Now, 51 is viewed by thousands of fans per day.  The site fuels your Short Track appetite for NASCAR's Grand National Divisions, NASCAR Modified Tours, the USAR Pro Cup Series, and Super Late Models from all across the country and much more.
 

51 Sports, publisher of Speed51.com, is continually signing up clients for its Sports Services and Web Design work for 2008 and beyond.  51 offers everything from single-time press releases to full campaigns, website development and much more.  If you are interested in finding out more, please contact us at www.speed51.com or through Jeremy Troiano at (704) 788-2134.
 

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