ARCA and ASA Seasons Underway

Look for some surprises at the Nashville Superspeedway on April 13, since there's a break in the Winston Cup action and at least one Winston Cup driver has announced he'll be running the ARCA/ReMaxx race that day. Ken Schrader, will be driving his own Federated Auto Parts sponsored Pontiac in the PFG Lester 150.

The track at Nashville is new this year and features a 1.33 mile concrete oval that should rival any mid-length speedway in the nation. Right now there are only a handful drivers entered, but we're still a month away from the race and as time for entries draws to a close, look for more Winston Cup drivers to venture into the ARCA series to get their first look at the new facility. Although Nashville isn't on the 2001 Winston Cup schedule, look for it to be getting a once over from the Cup teams, since if it's all it's said to be, you can be sure there will be Winston Cup racing there in the next couple of seasons.

ASA News

In the ASA world, General Motors has reached a four year agreement to provide the pace car and the Vortec ASA 5700 engine to the series for General Motors products such as the Chevy Monte Carlo and Pontiac Grand Prix. GM has long been a supporter of ASA racing, and with this new contract, their commitment to the series helps to strengthen the quality and reputation of the American Speed Association series.

In other ASA news, and it is Good News, Dr. David Anspaugh, ASA driver who was seriously injured in Milwaukee last year continues to improve. "David is still improving little by little," stated Charlotte Anspaugh, David's wife. "His three therapy sessions last 3 to 5 hours every weekday. With support, he can stand and sit up for short periods. He can read and spell words and if you show him objects, he will name them." That's great news for David's family and friends as well as his fans.

David is still having some problems with speech, but it is improving and he definitely wants to hear from his fans. He looks forward to their cards and letters, which can be sent to:

Next week, I'll be previewing the March 24 ASA Florida 200, at USA International Raceway in Lakeland. I'll be bringing you coverage of Friday's qualifying in my next report.

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