The ASALMS Challenge Division presented by GM Performance Parts will make its debut at Salem Speedway for the running of The Trials 200.  This event marks the second round of the ASA Late Model O’Reilly Triple Crown Series.   
 
By partnering with O’Reilly Auto Parts, the ASA Late Model Series has offered a purse of $100,000 to any driver able to win the three races making up the Triple Crown schedule.  Sean Murphy claimed victory in round one of the series which was held at O’Reilly Raceway Park in April.  Round three of the Triple Crown is scheduled for the November 14-15, 2008 at Memphis Motorsports Park with the running of the O’Reilly Auto Parts King’s Ransom 300.  Should no single driver be able to sweep the three events, plenty of incentive remains.  Claiming victory in any two of the three events will still land a bonus of $10,000.  

ASA Late Model Series competitors, fans, and staff alike are excited for the weekend of racing ahead.  “The second leg of the O’Reilly Auto Parts ASA Late Model Triple Crown Series should make for intense competition. “, stated series co-founder and President Ron Varney.  “This will be a great race ,and I can’t imagine a better place to gear up for the next ASALMS Challenge Division show at Bristol Motor Speedway here in early August”  ,Varney added.   
 
Joining the ASALMS Challenge Division Series for the running of The Trials 200 will be the Salem Speedway support division of Dave & Deb’s Winner’s Circle Street Stocks 
 
 
Master Schedule and Time Line 
 
Friday, July 18, 2008 
11:00 AM ASALMS Officials Report to Track 
11:15 AM ASALMS Officials Meeting 
11:30 AM ASALMS Rig Parking Begins 
12:00 PM ASALMS Registration / Pit Gates Open 
12:30 PM ASALMS Practice / Safety Tech Lines Open 
1:00 PM ASALMS Drivers / Crew Chiefs / Spotters Meetings 
2:00 PM ASALMS Practice 1 (60 Minutes) 
3:00 PM Break (15 Minutes) 
3:15 PM ASALMS Practice 2 (90 Minutes) 
4:45 PM Break (15 Minutes) 
5:00 PM ASALMS Practice 3 (60 Minutes) 
6:00 PM Practice Ends 
7:00 PM Track Closes 
 
Saturday, July 19, 2008 
10:00 AM ASALMS Officials Report to Track 
10:30 AM ASALMS Officials Meeting 
11:00 AM ASALMS Registration Opens / Qualifying Draw 
11:30 AM ASALMS Remaining Rig Parking Begins 
12:00 PM Pit Gates Open 
12:30 PM ASALMS Practice / Safety Tech Lines Open 
1:00 PM ASALMS Drivers / Crew Chiefs / Spotters Meetings 
1:00 PM Salem Street Stocks (SSS) Hauler Parking Begins 
2:00 PM Main Grandstands Open 
2:00 PM ASALMS Practice 1 (60 Minutes) 
3:00 PM SSS Practice 1 (30 Minutes) 
3:30 PM ASALMS Practice 2 (60 Minutes) 
4:30 PM SSS Practice 2 (30 Minutes) 
4:40 PM ASALMS Tire Impound Opens 
4:50 PM ASALMS Qualifying Tech Opens 
5:30 PM SSS Qualifying (2 Laps) 
6:00 PM ASALMS ARP Bodies / Aluminum Racing Products Qualifying (2 Laps) 
6:55 PM Invocation / National Anthem 
7:00 PM SSS Feature (40 Laps) 
7:35 PM ASALMS To Grid 
7:45 PM ASALMS Autograph Session (30 Minutes) 
8:15 PM ASALMS Pre-Race Ceremonies / Driver Introductions 
8:30 PM ASALMS The Trials 200 Presented by O’Reilly Auto Parts 
 
The Master Schedule and Time Line is Subject to Change at the discretion of the ASA Late Model Series and the Salem Speedway. All Times are in accordance with Eastern Daylight Time (EDT)

 
 
About Salem Speedway:  
In it's over half-century of existence, the Salem Speedway has enjoyed the recognition of being one of the most unique and renowned short tracks in the country. The .555-mile oval features incredible 33-degree banked turns, and was built strictly for speed. Sprint cars consistently accelerate down the straights at speeds reaching 140 MPH. 
 
Salem is a track steeped in history. Since 1947 many of the giants in auto racing having competed on the demanding high banks of Salem Speedway. 
Drivers such as A.J. Foyt, Mario Andretti, Bobby Unser, Darrell Waltrip, Bobby Allison, Benny Parsons, Jeff Gordon, Tony Stewart, Kasey Kahne, Rusty Wallace, Mark Martin, Jimmy Johnson, Matt Kenseth, and Ryan Newman along with many others grace the list of former competitors at the historic venue.  With such a storied racing history it is not surprising that Salem’s heritage has continued into the modern day era.  Many of the top names in motorsports still return Salem Speedway each season to compete in various events.   
 
Situated in the scenic hills of southern Indiana, Salem Speedway roars to life with upwards of 18 events per year.  The season stretches from April to November, and each event at the historic venue is memorable.  National sanctioning bodies such as the ASA Late Model Series, ARCA, CRA, and the USAR Hooters’ Pro Cup bring the finest in professional automobile racing to the famous banking of Salem on an annual basis.  

 
Salem Speedway is located in south central Indiana, just 90 minutes south of Indianapolis and 45 minutes northwest of Louisville, Kentucky. The track is situated just 20 miles west of Interstate 65 on State Road 56. The physical address is 2729 Highway 56 West in Salem, Indiana.