ATHENS, GA (May 6, 2008) – Alligators are synonymous with Florida. They are also some of the fiercest animals on the planet. By comparison, the RC Cola / MoonPie ASA Southeast Asphalt Tour has some of the fiercest racecar drivers on the planet. On Saturday, May 10th, all entities will come together as ASA SAT tackles the heart of Florida in the “Gator 100.”

The 1/3 of a mile high-banked oval will play host to the final stop in the “Sunshine State” for the inaugural RC Cola / MoonPie ASA Southeast Asphalt Tour. Just like every stop on the tour, local drivers will look to battle with the tour regulars in search of victory. Travis Cope has circled the tricky track countless times; in fact, he likes to call Bronson his home away from home.

“It’s going to be a lot of fun,” said Travis Cope, who finished third in the most recent ASA SAT event at USA Int’l Speedway in Lakeland, FL. “We basically learned how to race there and every time we’re there we are pretty good. We were fast the last time we raced there, so we are going to go back with the same set up and the same attitude, so we will see what happens. They have a lot of tough competition with ASA Southeast.”

Travis’s father, former NASCAR All-Pro Champion, Mike Cope, owns Bronson Motor Speedway and he likes to keep things as traditional as possible. The walls still bare the red and white stripe pattern that has been a staple in racing for more than 40 years.

“It’s a really cool vibe when you go in there,” said Travis. “My dad likes to keep the place as old school as possible. He’s a throwback guy who just wants to keep grass roots racing around in Florida.”

Like many of the young talented drivers on the ASA Southeast Asphalt Tour, Jess Mattox has never raced at the Bronson oval. This event will mark the third trip in four races to a new track for 20-year old Mattox.

“I have seen some races there, but never raced on it,” said Mattox, who is currently eighth in ASA SAT points. “I think Bronson is a lot like Cordele and we had a good run at Cordele. We talked to some guy and used the notes from Cordele to have a baseline idea on how to set up for Bronson.”

The Florida drivers took the top four spots in the last event at USA International Speedway, but Mattox thinks the ASA Southeast Tour contingent will have something to say about that at Bronson.

“It will be good to get back on a crate-motor type track,” added Mattox. “The Florida guys will be strong again, but we should be there with them on the speed charts.”

No matter who ends up in victory lane, you san rest assure they will have earned the win and the fans will be on their feet.

“It’s just a short little fast track,” said Cope. “You have to really race guys there. Sometimes there is some good beating and banging too. I think the fans are going to love it.”

Round number four of the RC Cola / MoonPie ASA Southeast Asphalt Tour will be on Saturday, May 10th, at Bronson Motor Speedway in Bronson, FL. If you would like more information regarding the event and the up-coming TV coverage, please visit the official website of ASA SAT at www.asasoutheast.com.

For more media inquiries, sponsorship and promotional information regarding the ASA Southeast Asphalt Tour, contact Stan Narrison at (678) 910-7726 and be sure to visit www.asasoutheast.com for all ASA Southeast Tour news. For technical and rule information, call Micky Cain at (678) 373-9851.