07/07/10 - Glenski Wins Inaugural Southeast Limited Late Model Series Race
17-Year-Old Ryan Glenski battles through cautions, conflict to capture series' first win

FLORENCE, S.C. (July 6, 2010) - The inaugural event of the Southeast Limited Late Model Series, sponsored by Orion Motorsports, Tri-Star Racewear, and Riders Wholesale, kicked off with a bang at Florence Motor Speedway on Sunday, July 4, as 17-year-old Ryan Glenski fought through 16 cautions to claim the very first win.

Qualifying on Saturday saw the field of 25 cars separated by less than one half second. Gary Ledbetter, of Lexington, N.C., took the pole with a qualifying time of 17.777 seconds. Close behind were Chris Chapman in second, Ryan Glenski in third, Scott Hall in fourth, and JJ June in fifth.

As the green flag dropped on Sunday, Ledbetter quickly jumped to the front of the pack. After seven laps, contact between Waylon Flynn and Cory Joyce brought out the day's first caution.

When the race restarted it was Ledbetter who continued to be the car to beat. Through the first 23 laps, and two cautions, he led a very determined Scott Hall. However contact between Ledbetter and Hall on lap 24 sent Ledbetter sideways and moved Hall into the lead. Ledbetter fell back three positions by lap 29.

With Ledbetter back in the pack it was Hall and Glenski who took over the battle for the lead. The two fought side-by-side through several laps until Cory Joyce brought out the caution on lap 32.

More carnage followed under the caution as one car stayed at speed and wrecked into the slowing field. Five cars were involved including John Whaley and Jimmy Rice who were both running in the top-five.

After a red flag, the race got back underway at lap 32 with Hall and Glenski continuing their fight for the lead. Another caution and restart on lap 33 gave Glenski the opportunity he needed to get around Hall. The two fought through the first lap, with Glenski the victor across the start-finish line.

At the halfway mark Glenski led Hall, Chris Chapman, Christian Pahud, and Averitt Lucas.

On lap 59, Gary Ledbetter, who had been on the move through the field since getting spun and then caught up in a wreck, turned the No. 31 of Scott Hall - earlier contact between Hall and Ledbetter forced Ledbetter out of the lead. Ledbetter was sent to the back of the field for rough driving.

It was Glenski's show though as he continued his dominating performance through four more cautions and challenges from Averitt Lucas.

After 14 cautions only 12 cars remained on track for the restart with 25 laps to go. Despite spinning his tires, it was still Glenski in the lead as the cars crossed the line.

A caution came out with five to go - Glenski led Averitt Lucas, Ben Stanton, Chris Chapman, and Jason Cochran.

After leading the majority of the race, and fighting off advances from Scott Hall and Averitt Lucas, it was Glenski who took the checkered flag for the inaugural SLLMS event.

"I just want to thank my mom and dad...everybody," Glenski said in his post race interview. "I'm looking forward to the next race...it's a great series."

Series co-founder Ed Cox said he was happy with the way the weekend went.

"With a decent field of cars for an inaugural event, I think the weekend was a success," Cox said. "I want to thank Goodyear, Sunoco, Tri-Star Racewear, and Riders Wholesale for supporting the event, and RacersReunionRadio and Race22 for providing fans with live internet and radio updates of our inaugural race."

The Southeast Limited Late Model Series returns to the track the weekend of September 23 at Ace Speedway in Elon, N.C.

About Southeast Limited Late Model Series
The Series was founded in 2010 by Ed Cox, owner of Orion Motorsports, and Mike Calinoff, NASCAR Cup Series championship winning spotter. Created to provide drivers with an affordable opportunity to race on larger speedways, the Southeast Limited Late Model Series is open to all competitors looking to gain valuable seat time. With a race schedule encompassing distinguished tracks like Hickory Motor Speedway (N.C.) and Myrtle Beach Speedway (S.C.), the drivers competing in the SLLMS are able to expand their racing résumé and compete against tough competition.

For more information, and event schedules go to www.SoutheastLimiteds.com

07/06/10 - Ryan Glenski wins the inaugural Southeast Limited Late Model Series race at Florence Motor Speedway on July 4th! Race results below;



Southeast Limited Late Model Official Results (100 Laps)
1. #28 - Ryan Glenski
2. #07 - Averitt Lucas
3. #82 - Chris Chapman
4. #50 - Ben Stanton
5. #36 - AJ Sanders
6. #7 - Jason Cochran
7. #17 - Archie Adams Jr.
8. #18 - Hunter Bledsoe
9. #16 - Kenny Bost
10. #33 - JJ June
11. #63 - Christian Pahud
12. #70 - Gary Ledbetter
13. #31 - Scott Hall
14. #20 - Cory Joyce
15. #4 - Brad Berg
16. #24 - Matt Merrell
17. #12 - Paul Wark
18. #76 - Jimmy Herrington
19. #11 - Jimmy Thorton
20. #57 - Waylon Fylnn
21. #51 - Jimmy Rice
22. #08 - John Whaley
23. #72 - Brad Eddy
24. #14 - Brandon Cox
25. #44 - David Parks

Check out photos of the race by clicking here...

06/29/10 - Reminder: In order to qualify as a registered driver with the SELLM series/Florence race, you must meet the following criteria;

- No LMSC race wins in the past 2 years - No more than 3 LMSC wins in the past 5 years - No LMSC track championships in past 5 years - No touring series race wins or championships - and you cannot be actively competing in a touring series -

06/29/10 - Goodyear is sponsoring the Southeast Limited Late Model pole award - $250.00 to the fastest timer! Goodyear will also be providing a champions jacket to our series champion! Thanks Goodyear!

06/29/10 - Reminder: ALL cars must weigh 3100 pounds, with 1400 pound right side weight.

Also, we now have discounted rooms at the Howard Johnson in Florence. All rooms are double queens (limited number of king rooms available). All rooms have fridge, microwave, and coffee pot - pets are allowed! A pool is also available. They assure us all rooms are. very clean. When making reservations please let them know you are with the Southeast Limited Late Model Series for a $57.95 room rate. Call 843-664-9494 to reserve. Howard Johnson Address; 3824 Bancroft Road, Florence, SC 29501

06/23/10 - PRESS RELEASE - Calinoff and Cox Join Forces to Present the Southeast Limited Late Model Series New Series to Debut at Florence Motor Speedway (SC) on July 3rd ...click here to read more...

06/23/10 - The Saturday and Sunday schedule has been changed at Florence Motor Speedway - the below schedule has now been updated - pit gates will open now at 12PM on Saturday.

06/09/10 - Entry form and tentative schedule/information sheet for the inaugural Southeast Limited Late Model race at Florence Motor Speedway July 2-4 is now available. Click on the links below for PDF files;

**Florence Entry Form** (click here)
**Florence Tentative Schedule & Information Sheet** (click here)

06/08/10 - A new race date has been announced! Ace Speedway will be race #2 of the inaugural Southeast Limited Late Model 2010 schedule. Stay tuned for more updates.

05/26/10 - A new, temporary site has launched for the all new Southeast Limited Late Models. This all new sanction will hold 4-5 races during the 2010 race and crown an inaugural champion in November. The races will be for Limited Late Model drivers and team and race throughout the southeast. A current schedule, registration form, and rules are now available. A full version of this website will launch sometime this summer and feature point standings, news, driver bios, results and more from the world of Limited Late Model racing. Stay tuned for more news information and updates are they are made available.

05/26/10 - Reminder: Numbers are reserved as registration forms and fees are mailed and received. We cannot guarantee you will get your original number. You must submit 3 choices along with phone or email and will be notified as soon as we receive it.

DATE	TRACK	LOCATION	EVENT	LAPS	POLE/WINNER
July 3-4	Florence Motor Speedway	Florence, SC	Southeast LLM Inaugural Race	100	Gary Ledbetter/Ryan Glenski
Sept 24-25	Ace Speedway	Elon, NC	TBA	100	---/---
Oct 16	Hickory Motor Speedway	Newton, NC	Riderwholesale.com 150	150	---/---
Oct 30-31	North Wilksboro Speedway	North Wilksboro, NC	TBA	100	---/---
Nov 18-21	Myrtle Beach Speedway	Myrtle Beach, SC	Myrtle Beach 400 Weekend	100	---/---
TBA	TBA	TBA	TBA	TBA	---/---