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Hammer Looking To Contend For 2006 Pat Bourdow Memorial ROY In ASALMS
Lexington, Michigan (01/30/2006): The ASA Late Model Series Presented by GM
Performance Parts boasts talented fields week in and week out. Drivers from
all walks of life with various degrees of experience make the ASALMS one of
the most competitive traveling series’ in the country.
With the ASALMS multiplying by three in 2006, drivers and teams alike have
more options and more opportunities in front of them as the 2006 season is
fast approaching. Sun Prairie, Wisconsin driver, Nick Hammer is one of those
opportunists. The 23-year-old rookie hopes his experience in four events in
2005 with the ASALMS will aid in his efforts to secure the 2006 Pat Bourdow
Memorial Rookie of the Year title!
For the 2006 season, Hammer will be running for the Pat Bourdow Memorial
Rookie of the Year title in the televised ASALMS Challenge Division. In
addition, Hammer will make select appearances in the ASALMS Northern Division
and run a partial schedule back at Madison in the ASA Late Model Division when
the schedule allows.
“Last year was my first season ever in a car and I thought we did a lot
better than expected.” Stated Hammer as he reflected on the 2005 season.
“We accomplished our goal of making every race at Madison and we made three
of the four shows with the ASALMS at the end of the season. We did real well I
thought” Hammer added.
As for the 2006 season, Hammer has set himself another goal he certainly hopes
to accomplish. “We want to make every race and improve every week in the
Challenge Division.” Hammer continued. “We’re going for the Pat Bourdow
Memorial Rookie of the Year title and I know how tough the rookies were last
year, so we have our work cut out for us, but I know my team and I are up for
the challenge.” Hammer ended.
Hammer made select appearances in 2005 with the ASALMS and qualified for three
of the four events he entered. In addition, Hammer finished third in the GM
Performance Part Shootout at the Baer Field (IN) Speedway on September 11,
2005.
“I was very surprised at how soon this kid picked up the mit to get in the
game.” Added ASALMS Northern Division Director, Steve Einhaus. “He had no
race car experience and they purchased the equipment from Gerry Gunderman. It
was the car that Todd Kluever won with at Grundy County in the ASALMS in
2004.” Einhaus explained.
“What a polite young kid and awesome parents.” Einhaus continued. “As to
be expected, he struggled at the beginning of the season at Madison, but found
his footing and was real fast at the end of the season.” Einhaus
added.
In addition to his four appearances with the ASALMS, Hammer ran the full
season in the ASA Late Model Division at the Madison (WI) International
Speedway and finished 15th in the final points standings, and fifth in the
Rookie of the Year title chase. Hammer also won the Best Appearing Car Award
at the fast 1/2 mile high-banked paved oval in Oregon, Wisconsin.
“Nick won our fan’s choice for the nicest car at Madison. It showed all
year and even if they had problems one week, the next week the car came back
impeccable.” Einhaus continued. “I think he’ll fit right in with the
ASALMS competitors and it will allow him to gain a lot of knowledge while
racing along side of some of the best in the business. They are fun people and
I’ll miss them weekly at MIS but at least I’ll get to see them on the
road. Ended Einhaus.
In addition to running full-time at Madison, Hammer also saw time in 2005 at
the Wisconsin Dells (WI) Speedway. Hammer began his racing career in
motorcycles and stayed there for 12 years. In motorcycles competition, he won
four state championships and finished as high as second at nationals. The 2005
season was Hammer’s first year in a full bodied race car!
During the 2006 campaign, Hammer will be steering his 2006 Ford Fusion
carrying primary sponsorship from Midwest Engine Service as well as more
sponsorship from; Sign 1-1, Marshall Metals, Nora’s Tavern, Badger Music and
Equipment, M-M Auto Body, and Nick Hammer Racing LLC.
The hard working pit crew consists of his Dad and crew chief, Wayne Hammer, as
well as Chris McBurney, Tyler Dodge, and Kevin Thompson. To learn more about
Nick Hammer Racing LLC., log onto his website at: www.nickhammer.com
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