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Annual Visit to Legendary Berlin Set for August 2

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       Annual Visit to Legendary Berlin Set for August 2
 

Pendleton,  Ind.  (July  3,  2002)  –  One  of  the  most  anticipated  events  on  each  of  the
ASA Racing Series calendars will take place on Saturday, August 2 at Berlin Raceway in
Marne, Mich. The Meijer 250 Presented by BFGoodrich Tires marks the 38th time the
series that builds champion has waged war at the .438-mile.

In  the  2002  event  at  Berlin,  three-time  ASA  Champion  Butch  Miller  made  his  return,
leading the final 97 laps to score the victory, his second consecutive checkered flag at
Berlin Raceway.

Miller,  who  took  over  the  driving  chores  on  the  No.  04  ASI  Limited  Chevrolet  for  the
Indianapolis-based  SS Racing, started on the pole and grabbed the lead when all the
leaders pitted on the 203rd circuit. The pole and victory were both the 44th of his storied
ASA career and delighted the capacity crowd.

At the conclusion of the night, just as he had done in 2001, Miller climbed on the roof of
his  winning  car  and  raised  his  arms  in  jubilation.  Miller  last  won  an  ASA  race  the
previous season at Berlin. For the second consecutive season, Miller broke a five-race
winning streak for one of ASA Racing’s young guns. In 2001, Miller’s win broke a run of
five wins in a row by Johnny Sauter and in 2002 stopped the streak of Joey Clanton.

Miller said the ASI team gave him a great car and did an excellent work on the last of
three pit stops.

“I was able to pass seven cars in the pits to take the lead, he said. “Two weeks ago this
deal wasn’t even in the works. It’s great to win in front of the home crowd. I learned how
to  turn  this  track  from  Bob  Senneker.  Bob  didn’t  know  he  was  teaching  me,  but  I
followed him around here for many laps. Senneker is the king.”

Miller  had  to  avoid  an  incident  on  lap  199  that  resulted  in  the  leader  pitting  and  him
claiming  the  lead.  Miller  was  going  inside  the  lapped  car  of  Jeff  Emery  when  the  two
touched  and  Emery  collected  Chris  Wimmer.  Miller  finished  1.248  seconds  ahead  of
Gary  St.  Amant  with  Garvey,  Dave  Sensiba  and  Todd  Kluever  filling  out  the  top-five
finishers.

ASA returns to Berlin Raceway for the Meijer 250 Presented by BFGoodrich Tires on
Saturday,  August  2,  with  the  first  of  two  practice  sessions  beginning  at  1  p.m.  Pole
qualifying  is  set  for  5  p.m.  with  the  on-track  autograph  session  and  live  musical
entertainment to follow. The Meijer 250 Presented by BFGoodrich Tires goes green
at 9 p.m. (Eastern)

Tickets  are  available  through  the  ASA  office  at  $25  for  general  admission  seats.
Discounts are available when purchasing in advance. For additional information, contact
the ASA ticket line at 1-888-ASA-1020.

For more information on the ASA Racing Series, visit www.asaracing.com.

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