All my life I’ve heard the phrase “IT AIN’T OVER TILL THE FAT LADY SINGS”. That was

so true last Friday in the Pepsi Max 100. For 95 laps Augie Grill totally dominated the race. A caution on lap 96 proved havoc for Grill as tech of-ficials received compli-ments from other drivers that the #112 was loosing fluid. Officials found rear end fluid pouring from the car and sent Grill to the pits. After a lengthy track cleanup, 14 year old Chase Elliott found himself in the number one spot. Now who would ever think the “Fat Lady” phrase would come in effect a second time. Elliott spun his tires on a restart with only 2 laps re-maining allowing Bubba Pollard to gain the lead and hold off Elliott to win. See the close points standings for the Blizzard Series inside, plus the Sunoco Series. Before vacating the Pepsi Max 100, I just want to say we were extremely happy to see David Rogers walk away from his violent impact with the wall dur-ing practice.

Now let’s move on to tonights actions, The Pro Late Models return along with the Modifieds, Sportsman, and Bombers. D.J. Vanderley will be out to back up his opening night win for the Pro Lates, as he is concentrating on the 2010 Championship at Five Flags Speedway and Mobile International Speedway. This high school senior is also looking ahead to college, either at Auburn or Georgia Tech. Ryan Redmon the Orkin man from Marianna, will be looking for two in a row in the number 66 Modified. Steve Mercer (Sportsman) and Mike Goraum (Bombers) will be trying to shake last weeks bad luck after posting wins in the first two races of the early season. Each of these drivers will have to be on top of their game as wins don’t come easy at Five Flags Speedway. The’re both back to 3rd. Are electric powered cars in the future? See the story inside on the race here tomorrow where students build and drive battery powered cars. Its free to see. Welcome to the youth group from Calvary Church tonight!

-Steve Stokes is a track official, BLAB-TV host, and former driver.

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Electrathon Tomorrow toShow Battery Power Success

The 2nd annual Emerald Coast Electrathon will demonstrate the work of area school students, to build and drive an electric power car over the half mile track. Spon-sored by UWF and Gulf Power, these high school and college science stu-dents build the car from a kit, and race it for two 1 hour segments. It’s not speed, but who makes the most laps in the time period before the time is up or the battery goes dead. Free to watch, here tomorrow at 10am.

April 30 PLM, SS, SP, BMRMay 14 PLM, SS, SP, BMR Meet the DriversMay 28 Papa John’s 100 SLM, MOD, SP, BMRJune 11 PLM, SS, SP, BMR Kids Bicycle RacesJune 25 USA Digital 100 SLM, SS, SP, BMR plus FireworksJuly 16 PLM, SS, SP, BMR Celebrity Race for UCPJuly 30 PLM, MOD, SP, BMRAug 13 Miller Lite 100 SLM, SS, SP, BMR Aug 27 Winged Sprints, MOD, SP, BMRSept 10 PLM, SS, SP, BMRSept 24 Carpenter’s Campers 100 SLM, SS Championship,SP, BMROct 8 Nite of Champions PLM, MOD, SP, BMR

New Food Service atMain Concession Stand There’s a new face and a new menu in the grandstand conces-sion. Karen Webb of Baldwin County is operating with a new menu, including a weekly dessert special. The Webbs formerly ran the speedway in Loxley, AL, and

now their focus is on 5 Flags. Karen and crew start early to have the fans favorites ready by 5pm. No longer will you have to stop for a burger in a bag on the way to the track. Oh yes, the desserts, like ba-nana pudding and strawberry short-cake.

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1. 324 Jeff Fultz; Troutman, NC2. 323 Chase Elliott; Dawsonville, GA3. 304 Casey Smith; Austin, TX4. 302 Bubba Pollard; Senoia, GA5. 285 Johanna Long; Pensacola, FL6. 278 Donnie Wilson; Oklahoma City. OK 7. 265 Ryan Lawler; Colleyville, TX8. 265 Josh Hamner; Chelsea, AL9. 245 Augie Grill; Hayden, AL10. 221 Eddie Mercer; Pensacola, FL11. 216 Mike Garvey; Atlanta, GA12. 208 Allen Karnes; Sharpsbury, GA13. 179 Dave Mader III; Irvington, AL

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1) 33 Steve Buttrick 187 2) 12 Bubba Winslow 1853) 72 Stevie Mercer 1624) 42 Randy Thompson 1544) 07 Jim Pokrant 1546) 00 Brannon Fowler 1417) 83 Bo Resmondo 1358) 102 Marty White 1339) 4 Willie Kitchen 11710) 72 Tommy Warren Jr112

1) 44 Greg Young 117 2) 42 Randy Thompson 1163) 17 Chris Cotto 1074) 53 Earl Polk 1035) 84 Joe Mahuron 916) 55 Mike Moore 907) 14 Eric Wood 778) 93 Paul Jean 729) 6 Michael Ledlow 3210) 11 Steve Britt 29

1) 66 Ryan Redmon 65 2) 145 Bill Melvin 593) 127 Phillip Merryman 554) 54 Bobby Ingersoll 545) 17 Chris Cotto 496) 71 Josh Goodwin 437) 33 Nathan Ingersoll 428) 91 Ron Schneider 329) 9 Ricky Johnson 9

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1) 68 Daryl Lynchard 1752) 87 Will Goulet 1723) 5 Mike Goraum 1624) 52 Tony Boyd 1525) 03 Michael Nelson 1476) 12 Brandon Burks 1467) 44 Bo Hancock 1228) 25 Eddie Hobbs 1169) 8 Mike Kitchen 10310) 99 James Beal III 99

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1) 18 Bubba Pollard 174 2) 9 Chase Elliott 1653) 49 Ryan Lawler 1614) 67 Jeff Fultz 152 5) 99 Casey Smith 1486) 10 Johanna Long 1436) 82 Donnie Wilson 1438) 23 Jeremy Rice 1269) 41 Chris Davidson 12210) 11 Junior Niedecken116

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