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| Montgomery Motor Speedway regular Justin South is attempting to capture his first Alabama 200. Seen here practicing during the 2018 event. (Speed 51/Speed51Photos.com) |
By: Daniel Vining, Twitter: @danielvining
MONTGOMERY, Alabama (March 2, 2019) -- The 55th Annual Alabama 200 is set to kick off the 2019 racing season for Show Me the Money Pro Late Model Series at Montgomery Motor Speedway in Montgomery, Alabama on March 2, 2019.
Moving from it’s traditional fall date to this new, spring date provides an opportunity for this marquee event to shine and showcase some of the South’s premiere Pro Late Model talent.
TRACK ANALYSIS:
Montgomery Motor Speedway, located in the capital city of Montgomery, Alabama, is the state’s oldest track, opening for competition in 1953.
The half-mile oval is semi-banked. Turns 1 & 2 are 15 degrees and 3 & 4 are 13 degrees. It was last resurfaced in 2009, has 36 full size pit stalls and features MUSCO lighting (the same used at most NASCAR tracks).
NASCAR’s Cup Series, then the Grand National Series, raced at Montgomery six times between 1955 and 1968, and the NASCAR Southeast Series raced their eight time between 1991 and 2005. The ASA National Tour visited twice, in 2000 and 2001.
Currently, Montgomery Motor Speedway is home of the Show Me the Money Pro Late Model Series, the Modifieds of Mayhem Tour and plays host to the Rumble by the River 125 for the Southern Super Series.
PAST WINNERS:
Saturday’s 55th running of the Alabama 200 will feature several past winners of the event, including two-time defending champion Casey Roderick, four-time winner Augie Grill, and 2004 winner Hunter Robbins.
2018 - Casey Roderick
2017 - Casey Roderick
2016 - Donnie Wilson
2015 - Chase Elliott
2014 - Anderson Bowen
2013 - Chase Elliott
2012 - Mason Massey
2011 - Augie Grill
2010 - Augie Grill
2009 - Augie Grill
2008 - Augie Grill
2007 - Casey Smith
2005 - Jason Hogan, Ted Musgrave Jr.
2004 - Hunter Robbins
2000 - Gary Helton
1999 - Gary Jones
1996 - Dave Mader III
1995 - Junior Niedecken
1994 - Eddie Mercer
1993 - Bobby Gill
1992 - Mike Harmon
1991 - Clay Brown
1985 - Mike Alexander
1984 - Wayne Newton
1983 - Mike Oliver
1982 - Donnie Allison
1979 - Ronnie Sanders
1978 - Jody Ridley
1976 - Ronnie Sanders
1975 - Buck Simmons
1974 - Jody Ridley
1973 - Neil Bonnett
1972 - Ed Howe
1971 - Alton Jones
1970 - Red Farmer
1969 - Red Farmer
1968 - Bobby Allison
1967 - Richard Petty
1966 - No Info
1965 - Dave Mader
1964 - Joe Lee Johnson
1963 - Friday Hassler
1962 - Bobby Allison
1961 - Red Farmer
1960 - Crash Bond
EVENT SCHEDULE:
Saturday, March 2 (All Times Central)
10 a.m. - Pits Open
10:15 a.m. - Alabama 200 & Mods of Mayhem Pre-Tech / Registration
10:30 a.m. - Alabama 200 Tire Selection
12 p.m. - Mandatory Drivers / Crew Chief / Spotters Meeting
1 p.m. - Alabama 200 Practice
1:45 p.m. - Modifieds of Mayhem Practice
2:15 p.m. - Alabama 200 Practice
2:45 p.m. - Modifieds of Mayhem Practice
3 p.m. - Alabama 200 Pre-Qualifying Tech
4 p.m. - Grandstands Open
4:15 p.m. - Modifieds of Mayhem Qualifying
5 p.m. - Alabama 200 Qualifying
6 p.m. - Opening Ceremonies
Last Chance Transfer Race (If Needed)
Modified of Mayhem Feature (50 laps)
55th Alabama 200 "Hunt for the Bear" (200 laps)
Celebrity Bus Race
HOW TO WATCH:
While the best way to experience the Alabama 200 is to see it in person, that’s just not possible for everyone. Speed51 will be providing live streaming of this event. You can get your virtual ticket >> here.
PixelatedSPEED will be at the track covering this event and providing features, videos and more along the way. Follow @PixelatedSPEED on Twitter and Instagram throughout the day.
ENTRY LIST (Current as of March 1, 2019):
This year’s running of the Alabama 200 is stacked with a strong deck of drivers, including last year’s winner Casey Roderick and up and coming driver Connor Okrzesik, who won January’s SpeedFest in Cordele, Georgia. Bubba Pollard, coming off a stellar showing during Speedweeks at the World Series of Asphalt Racing in New Smyrna Beach, Florida, will be back behind the wheel of his familiar number 26 machine, attempting to score his first Hunt for the Bear trophy.
07 Blake Ferguson
09 Daniel Bolden
2 Jeff Dawkins
2 John Bolen
7 Jackson Boone
8x Aiden Eldridge
9 Michael Bolden
10 Hunter Robbins
11 JoJo Wilkinson
11 Stacey Crain
14 Ty Porter
14 Chris Davidson
14 Connor Okrzesik
18 Casey Roderick
21 Ryan Herbert
21 Ryan Paul
21 Jason Furrow
26 Bubba Pollard
32 Nick Jenkins
35 Jake Garcia
37 Kaden Honeycutt
43 Justin South
51 Perry Patino
62 William Hale
81 Colby Howard
112 Augie Grill
TICKET INFO:
Adults - $20, Seniors/Military - $15, Kids 6-12 - $5, Kids 5 and Under - Free
Pit Pass - $30
CONTACTING MONTGOMERY MOTOR SPEEDWAY:
Twitter: https://twitter.com/MontgomerySpdwy
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/montgomeryspeedway/
Track Website: http://www.montgomerymotorspeedway.org/
Official Hashtag: #Alabama200
#AL200 - ALABAMA’S BICENTENNIAL
Fans will notice the logo of the Alabama Bicentennial around the Speedway. This is in celebration of Alabama’s 200th year in statehood, becoming a state on December 14, 1819. Learn all about this Alabama 200 at alabama200.org.
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