Birch Run, MI (May 11, 2011) - To say that the field was loaded from top to bottom at the Inaugural race for the JEGS/CRA All-Stars Tour Presented by GM Performance Parts would be an understatement. Just ask Dan Leeck, who like the other 38 teams who made the trip to Toledo Speedway in Toledo, Ohio on April 23^rd found this out the hard way over the Easter holiday weekend.

The 21-year-old qualified a disappointing 32^nd out of the 39 teams on the grounds and was forced to run the Last Chance Race. He was able to transfer into the VR-12 Easter Bunny 100 Presented by JEGS.com and would start the 100-lap feature from deep in the field; On the outside of the 15^th row in 30^th out of the 32-car starting field.

Leeck knew that he’d have his work cut out for him if his #12 Mr. Asphalt Chevrolet was going to end up with a good finish. Unfortunately, Leeck never found out how good his car would be as a turns one and two crash on the opening lap involving several teams in front of him resulted in Leeck having nowhere to go and he slammed the outside retaining wall, ending his night way to prematurely for his liking.

"Not the way we wanted to start the season with the JEGS/CRA All-Stars Tour." Stated Leeck. "We struggled a bit in Practice. It was our first time at Toledo, but at least we made the show with the talent that was there. The car is fixed and we’re all ready to head down to Illiana for the next race." The Birch Run, Michigan native added.

Race #2 for the Mr. Asphalt Team is on Saturday, May 14^th as the JEGS/CRA/GM team heads South to Illiana Motor Speedway, a ½ (0.500) mile semi-banked paved oval located in the Chicagoland region of the country in Schererville, Indiana for the running of the Illiana 100 Presented by JEGS.com. Leeck and the crew are excited to be getting back on the track and are looking for a much better finish this time around.

"Our goal is to make every show in the JEGS/CRA/GM tour this season and finish well. We want top 10 finishes and eventually top five’s will come, and hopefully a win or two." He continued. "I know we can be competitive and run with these guys. Hopefully we can prove that starting this weekend." Leeck ended.