The American Speed Association (ASA) was a sanctioning body of motorsports in the United States from 1968 until its demise in 2004 due to financial problems. The Association was based in Pendleton, Indiana. ASA was most famous for a national touring series which began in 1973; but ASA also santioned a late model series, several regional touring series, and track member programs. The national touring series used late model racecars body styles. Races were held primarily in the Midwest. Many series races were televised on several cable channels (especially The Nashville Network) from 1991 until 2004. Most teams from the ASA series moved to the American Stockcar League (ASL) series in 2005. Teams in the lower division ASA Late Model Series (started in 2004) remained in the series, which was s