Media Contact: Gregg McKarns 815-633-1500
August 24, 2006
For Immediate Release

ASA Sanctioned Madison Late Models Invited to Run at NSTC

Rockford, IL- CRA Super Series officials have confirmed that ASA Sanctioned Madison Late Models will be able to compete in the Chicago International Trucks 200 on Sunday September 24 at Rockford Speedway. This is the headline event of the 41st annual National Short Track Championships, paying $750 to start and $4,000 to the winner.

The Madison Late Models will be able to compete with their engine package, engine setback and transmission rule while running at 2650 lbs. In addition these teams will be allowed to run the 6700 RPM chip while utilizing the CRA Super Series mandated Hoosier 3035 and 3045 compound tires.

Illinois native Dan Lensing was able to work his way through the last chance race in 2005, running this set of rules. After starting in the 26th position, the second generation racer methodically worked his way through the field, passing nineteen cars to claim the Hard Charger of the Race Award along with a seventh place finish at NSTC.

Lensing plans on running in the 2006 edition of the CRA Sanctioned event. “Patience is going to be key, with this being a four tire race I really look to make a strong move in the second half of the race. The other cars have such an advantage in qualifying with horsepower, but I think we will have an advantage in the race. I am going there to win.”

The CRA Super Series will be making their fourth stop at the 59 year old northern Illinois facility. With a total of twenty races on the 2006 schedule at venues such as Indianapolis Raceway Park, the series is quickly becoming a favorite amongst Super Late Model racers in the Midwest. For more information or to contact the CRA Super Series, call 812-883-0455 or visit www.craracing.net.

A total of ten divisions will be in action during “One Great Racing Weekend” which begins on Friday night September 22 and concludes on Sunday afternoon September 24. Competition Guides for the weekend are now available at most area short tracks, many parts dealers or by calling 815-633-0063. For more information regarding NSTC 06 including schedules and lodging information visit www.rockfordspeedway.com. Manufacturers interested in becoming an associate sponsor of NSTC are invited to contact Rockford Speedway at 815-633-0035.