By  Jason Shank – O’Reilly All Star Late Model Series Director

2009 marks the return of Late Models to the All Star Circuit of Champions family of racing.  During the late 80's and very early 90's, Late Model stars such as Mike Balzano, Charlie Swartz, and Donnie Moran made a name for themselves touring the area.  At the completion of 1993, after crowning Billy Moyer champion, the series dissolved.  Fifteen seasons have now passed and Guy Webb has brought back the same excitement and passion that many Late Model fans remember from yester-year.

Camargo, IL (12-30-08) -As the world readies to ring in a new year, the O’Reilly All Star Family of series is preparing for an exciting 2009 season. Today the series announced that Kelly Brown will be taking over as Public Relations Director. Brown arrives to the O’Reilly All Stars with a wealth of talent and a background that combines public relations experience with several disciplines of racing.

Brown grew up in the hotbed of sprint car racing in Indiana. She spent most of her childhood in the infield at the Terre Haute Action Track, so dirt track racing was a love of hers from an early age. A graduate of Indiana State University, Brown began her foray into racing while pursing a Masters Degree in Communication with an emphasis in Public Relations. While earning her degree Brown integrated auto racing into her studies by interning at Lincoln Park Speedway, Daytona International Speedway Communication Department and pit reporting for the Indy Racing League. Brown also served as a co-host on a regional racing radio show.

Brown’s first fulltime position was with the Champ Car World Series. There Brown honed her talents in the PR field handling writing, media relations, community relations and various other duties for the series. Since the demise of the series Brown has been teaching composition at a community college in Indianapolis and writing for various websites and publications.

"Kelly brings an abundance of talent to the O’Reilly All Star Family of Series," said Guy Webb O’Reilly All Stars Series President. "She is a great addition to our team. It is clear Kelly has a love of motorsports and I know that passion will show in her work for us."

Camargo, IL (12-22-08) - Jason Shank – O’Reilly All Star Late Model Series Director

The O’Reilly All Star Late Model Series has continued to build upon their already impressive staff with the hiring of former Williams Grove (PA) Speedway and Hagerstown (MD) Speedway announcer John Krall to be the official voice of the ASLMS.  Krall, along with the rest of the ASLMS staff brings a ton of experience to the table as well as a very distinct voice that could only be associated with the ASLMS.

Series Director Jason Shank commented on the hiring of John, “John and I have worked together some in the past while he worked at Hagerstown, John brings the experience behind the microphone that we were looking for.  Krall is a welcome addition to the ASLMS team as we move forward in preparation for the 2009 season.” 

Krall’s many years of experience come from such tracks as the aforementioned Williams Grove Speedway and Hagerstown Speedway as well as other central Pennsylvania speedways such as Bedford Speedway, Lincoln Speedway, Port Royal Speedway, Susquehanna Speedway, and Trail-Way Speedway.  John has also dabbled in other forms of motorsports like truck pulls, hill climbs, and auto shows.  Krall is also a host of two central PA television shows called, PA Open Wheel and Race Night T.V..

The O’Reilly All Star Late Model Series as well as the whole ‘All Star’ family would like to extend their holiday wishes to the entire racing community! Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to everyone!

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Camargo, IL (12-16-08) - Jason Shank – O'Reilly All Star Late Model Series Director

The O'Reilly All Star Late Model Series has added another piece to the ongoing puzzle this past week as they have brought on Mark Hawk as series Technical Inspector.  Hawk is no stranger to the Dirt Late Model world as he brings over 30 years of experience to the series.

"I am extremely pleased that we are able to bring in someone like Mark," Series Director Jason Shank said, "Mark brings a wealth of knowledge and leadership to the tour.  He is well known and well respected throughout the industry and will fit our program perfectly." Shank continued,   "We have worked together in the past and have a solid relationship that will lead to drama free days on the road.  Mark and I will work together to put the best possible product out there for promoters, drivers, and fans.  We are putting the final touches on the 2009 ASLMS Rule Book and should be available on the series website within the next few weeks and the schedule is about 85% completed and should also be available very soon." 

Hawk has had numerous duties throughout his years in racing including tech inspector and race director at tracks such as Lernerville Speedway and Challenger Raceway, track and pit lineups and pit steward at Franklin, PA's Tri-City Speedway.  Mark also has series experience as he served as a lineup official and race director for over five years.

"Excited," Mark exclaimed when asked about working with the ASLMS.  "I'm excited about working with an organization like the All Stars, with the drivers that have called expressing interest in the series and the schedule we are about to release to the public, it's going to be a good deal for everyone involved.  With the experience Jason and I bring to the table and some cooperation from the drivers, we will be able to put on a well organized show.  The track promoters and fans will really be in for a treat!"

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Camargo, IL (12-7-08) As the off-season rolls on, the O’Reilly All Star Late Model Series continues to prepare for their return to the Dirt Late Model world.  The ASLMS recently appointed a Series Director, launched a brand new website, and have begun the process of shelling out information to drivers, fans, and promoters about the upcoming season.

Series President Guy Webb and Series Director Jason Shank will continue meeting, greeting, and informing potential drivers, sponsors, tracks and promoters, and fans about what to expect when the ASLMS opens their season at Lernerville Speedway, Sarver, PA on Friday, April 17, 2009 this upcoming weekend, December 11-13 at the Performance Racing Industry (PRI) Trade Show to be held at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida.

“I’m extremely excited to be going to the PRI Trade Show this year,” Shank said.   “I think it’s going to be good for the series to get us down there to network our series to everyone involved.  We know there will a ton of questions for us when we get there but that is actually what we want.  We want everyone to know how hard we have been working here in the off-season to put a solid product out there for drivers, tracks, and fans.” 

Jason continued on to talk about the 2009 schedule, “As it stands right now, we are pretty close to having a final schedule.  We are hovering around 30 dates that will cover eight states.  We are also expecting to have a better idea on what drivers may be interested on following the ASLMS in 2009.  We have already had plenty of driver interest the since the announcement of our points fund and tow money packages.”

The 2009 ASLMS Driver Membership form is now available on www.allstarlatemodels.com with the 2009 ASLMS Rule Book coming soon!

Additional information on the All Star Late Model Series is available on www.allstarlatemodels.com