Texas Speedzone - Colt James ready for ASA Opener at San Antonio Speedway on March 3

By ASA Late Model Series

Lexington, MI (February 21, 2007) - In a series full of stout freshman in 2006, the ASA Late Model Series Southern Division Presented by GM Performance Parts was indeed the year of the rookie! The Top Seven in the final ASALMS Southern Division Overall Points Standings were also the same Top Seven in the Rookie of the Year title chase.

16-year-old James Buescher took both crowns in 2006, now Buda, Texas native Colt James hopes to keep the primary title in the great state of Texas; For the 2007 season, James, who now calls Troutman, North Carolina home, will make a run for the ASALMS Southern Division Championship as well as running in select shows within the ASALMS Challenge Division.

First things first for James as the ASALMS Southern Division season doesn’t begin until March 16-17, 2007 at the Bronson (FL) Motor Speedway in Bronson, Florida for the Gator 100 Presented by Pennzoil;

So James and the crew will head back home to the Lone Star State and to the San Antonio (TX) Speedway in San Antonio, Texas for the 2007 ASALMS Challenge Division Season Opener, the 2nd annual Alamo 200 two weeks earlier on Friday and Saturday March 2-3, 2007.

“I’m really looking forward to getting back to San Antonio especially after the good run we had in the South Race at the end of the year there.” Stated James as his crew continues to prepare for the 2007 season. “It’s always nice to go back to Texas and see my family and friends that I grew up with.” He added.

“The team is really focused on the challenge race but are main goal this year is to run for the ASALMS Southern Division Points Championship.” Continued the 23-year-old. “Hopefully we can just keep are nose clean all year and be in the hunt for the championship at the end of the season. There’s going to be a lot of competition returning from last year and a lot of new racers with the same goal as us.” Explained the Troutman, North Carolina resident.

Despite missing the first two ASALMS Southern Division shows and one more show late in the season, the 23-year-old Lone Star State freshman picked up One Feature win and came on strong to finish a solid seventh overall in the final Points tallies in both the Overall and the Rookie of the Year standings.

James’ lone Feature win came at the Southern National (NC) Raceway Park on June 3, 2006 during the Kenly 100. He also won his one Fast Qualifier Award at Southern National while also picking up Seven Top Five showings and Nine Top 10 finishes in his rookie season in the ASALMS. He also made one appearance in the ASALMS Challenge Division and finished a strong sixth in the Alamo 200 at the San Antonio (TX) Speedway on April 1, 2006.

In 2005, James won the annual Fall Brawl at San Antonio while in 2004, James had an impressive year of racing. He won races in multiple series all with different teams and equipment. James won two Features in the now defunct ROMCO Super Late Model Series while one of his most impressive wins was in a Late Model with the Texas Super Racing Series on the Texas (TX) Motor Speedway road course in 2004.

James is a two-time series champion in the All Star Race Trucks Series, Lone Star Region. He won those titles in 2000 and 2001. The Buda, Texas native, who now calls Troutman, North Carolina home is also the 1998 Longhorn (TX) Speedway Hobby Stock track champion.

James will make a run for the 2007 ASALMS Southern Division Championship in his parents Terry and Cheryl James owned Ford Fusion carrying sponsorship from; Magnum Trailers, Wells Cargo, and Design Welding. The Crew Chief is David Umscheid while the rest of the crew consists of; Terry James, Jason Harvell, J.D. Dusek and his wife, Elisha James.

“I really gotta give a big thanks to Magnum Trailers for all there help over the past few years.” Added James. “They’ve been a big supporter of my racing. Also My Mom and Dad Terry and Cheryl James, David Umscheid, Jason Harvell and my wife Elisha for all there help and support.” The Buda, Texas native ended.

To learn more about Colt James and the Colt James Racing Team and to inquire about sponsorship opportunities within the team for the upcoming 2007 season, please e-mail them at: rockzillax@aol.com