Grand National Drivers hit the track for first time

The drivers of the ASRS Grand National Series hit the track for the very first time as an open test at four of the series tracks, O'Reilly Raceway Park, Watkins Glen International Raceway, Chicagoland Speedway, and Memphis Motorsports Park. For many, it was the first look at the new paint schemes and car styles that make up the Grand National Series for 2009.

Drivers in attendance were:

Marc Meyers, #04 Chevrolet
Skip Honaker, #2 Dodge
Steve Buhala, #10 Dodge
Johnnie Ada, #33 Chevrolet
Jeff Lyden, #39 Chevrolet
Dave Spotton, #41 Toyota
Jim Foose, #42 Chevrolet
Wes Johnston, #51 Chevrolet
Craig Schmidt, #85 Toyota
Nicholas Teto, #134 Toyota

Each driver took to the tracks, and the general consensus was the series headed in the right direction and is ready for action next Monday. The biggest complaint was the lack of power at Chicagoland Speedway, which featured racing with less horsepower as a result of the tapered spacer.

Following the one hour test, drivers tested Pikes Peak International Raceway and agreed the track is ready to host an event as soon as the Winter season. Many drivers suggested adding a date at Pikes Peak into the upcoming season.

A solid test this week, points to good things to come for the ASRS Grand National Series. Jim Foose, the ASRS President had the following to say after the test, "I am very excited about this new series and the potential that it has shown, I think that a good field of 16-20 drivers for the opener is quite reasonable".