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Fleeman "passes" to win GAS Series event at Peach State
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Fleeman "passes" to win GAS Series event at Peach State
by: Allen Hastings
GAS Series Media
Jefferson, GA - - Russell Fleeman of Dacula, Georgia took the checkered flag Saturday night at Peach State Speedway in the Georgia Asphalt Series Spring Fling 100, but, didn't receive the grand prize until Monday. GAS Series officials performed an extensive post race inspection on Fleeman's engine. Officials have determined that Fleemans racer was legal. Fleeman dominated the last third of the 100 lapper after taking the lead on lap 41. Fleeman battled hard with Ryan Sieg of Decatur, Georgia, for several laps after Seig had taken the lead on lap 17 from Joey Senter of Jefferson, Georgia.
Wes Burton of Kannapolis, North Carolina made a hard charge at Fleeman after the halfway point of the race but was unable to reel him in.
There were intense battles throughout the field during the race. One of the battles was between top rookie and SUNOCO/Bearden Oil Company Pole Winner, T.J. Reaid and Jimmy Garmon. Both of the racers came together on the back straightaway, causing both to spin toward the inside restraining wall. Garmon was able to continue, but Reaid's car was out for the evening due to extensive front end damage.
Rounding out the top ten were, Burton, Seig, Senter, Richard Johns, rookie Kyle Mitchell, Nick Potts, rookie Zac Kittle, Rodger Delp and Chris Whorton.
NOTES: Several newcomers were on hand for the first time in 2008. Rookies James Nealis of Gainesville, Georgia and Josh Adkins of Cumming, Georgia. GAS Series veterans Larry Jordan, Dennis Wilder , and Beau Slocomb were also on hand. Former Peach State Speedway Champion Clay Dale, debuted his new car.
Tough night for rookie's T.J. Reaid and Max Gresham. Reaid was involved in an accident on lap 48 and Max Gresham spun in turn two in qualifying, hitting the outside retaining wall. He was unable to start the main event.
The GAS Series has about a 4 week break before heading to south Georgia for their first of two visits to Watermelon Capital Speedway in Cordele, Georgia on Saturday, June 7th.
Official Results
Peach State Speedway
Jefferson, GA
GAS Series Spring Fling 100
Unofficial Finishing Order
1) Russell Fleeman Dacula, GA
2) Wes Burton Kannapolis, NC
3) Ryan Seig Decatur, GA
4) Joey Senter Jefferson, GA
5) Richard Johns Charlotte, NC
6) Kyle Mitchell Hampton, GA
7) Nick Potts Jefferson, GA
8) Zac Kittle Watkinsville, GA
9) Rodger Delp Newnan, GA
10) Chris Whorton Boaz, AL
11) Dennis Wilder Jefferson, GA
12) Beau Slocomb Juliette, GA
13) Larry Jordon Gainesville, GA
14) Cody Haskins Marietta, GA
15) Jimmy Garmon Hoschton, GA
16) Chris Dilbeck Hampton, GA
17) Clay Dale Jefferson, GA
18) Tony Clark Sharpsburg, GA
19) James Nealis Gainesville, GA
20) Shane Nalley Canton, GA
21) Lee Langford Commerce, GA
22) T.J. Reaid Acworth, GA
23) Josh Adkins Cumming, GA
24) Travis Hearn Jefferson, GA
25) Max Gresham Griffin, GA
2008 GAS Series Schedule (remaining)
Sat, Jun 7, 2008
Watermelon Capital Speedway
Cordele, Georgia
Sat, Jun 14, 2008
New Senoia Speedway
Senoia, Georgia
Thu, Jul 3, 2008
Peach State Speedway
Jefferson, Georgia
Fri, Jul 18, 2008
Anderson Motor Speedway
Anderson, South Carolina
Sat, Aug 2, 2008
Watermelon Capital Speedway
Cordele, Georgia
Sat, Aug 16, 2008
New Senoia Speedway
Senoia, Georgia
Sat, Aug 30, 2008
Peach State Speedway
Jefferson, Georgia
Sat, Sep 20, 2008
New Senoia Speedway
Senoia, Georgia
Sun, Oct 12, 2008
Peach State Speedway
Jefferson, Georgia
Fri, Nov 7, 2008 World Crown Weekend
Peach State Speedway
Jefferson, Georgia
Sat, Nov 8, 2008 World Crown Weekend
Peach State Speedway
Jefferson, Georgia
Sun, Nov 9, 2008 World Crown Weekend
Peach State Speedway
Jefferson, Georgia
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