2005GrandviewNews

KUTZTOWN, PA DECEMBER 17, 2005 . . . For the third year in a row Jeff Strunk was able to drive a Chad Sinon owned BPG Racing NASCAR Modified to a NASCAR Dodge Weekly Series Modified championship at Berks County’s Grandview Speedway. In the NASCAR Late Model division Ron Kline drove the Junior Grebe owned Zern’s Market sponsored Late Model to their first championship.
Strunk, winner of his fourth straight championship and fifth overall title, picked up close to $25,000 for his BPG Racing/Chad Sinon Motorsports team at the annual Grandview Speedway Awards Banquet held at the Kutztown, PA Fire Hall on Saturday night. More than 400 were on hand to see the Bethel, PA racer and his Blue Bell, PA car owner accept their point fund checks and other awards, including huge six foot trophies, for their championship efforts.
Strunk and Sinon earned four feature wins and tallied up 4711 points on their way to the title.
Five times champion Craig VonDohren of Oley, PA picked up second place awards earning one feature win and garnering 3848 points. Third spot was earned by former champion Terry Meitzler of Kutztown, PA with a feature win and 3666 points.
Ron Kline and Junior Grebe picked up a large chunk of point fund money in return for their Late Model championship effort. The team picked up five feature wins and 4618 counters grabbing their first title. Veteran Rick Todorow of Quakertown, PA grabbed second spot with 4058 points even though he was not able to grab a feature victory. Brian Shuey of Hamburg, PA came home in third spot with 3976 points and a feature win.
The top ten drivers in the NASCAR Modified and Late Model divisions were presented with point fund checks as were the top five car owners. 11th through 20th place drivers went home with beautiful trophies.
The prestigious Jerry Glase Memorial Awards, in recognition of outstanding behind the scenes support of the sport, were presented to Jim Brown and Tommy Kramer. Brown, who received a standing ovation, has sponsored the Late Model Cash Dash for the last two seasons to the tune of $225 each Saturday night in addition to kicking in other cash awards and sponsorship support. Kramer is a “jack of all trades” employee at the track whose energetic efforts help keep the show moving along at the Bechtelsville racing plant. The Jerry Glase award is sponsored and selected by Marilyn and Ernie Saxton.
The Grandview Groove Track Magazine Most Popular Driver Awards, voted by the fans, went to Allentown, PA WAEB-AM radio personality and racer Bobby Gunther Walsh in the Modifieds and talented youngster Sean Merkel in the Late Models.
Special Appreciation Awards were presented to T.H. Properties and Stauffer Construction for their continued sponsorship support of major events at the track. Emma Schnable received an award for her work on behalf of the speedway. Jeff D’Ambrosio Dodge of Downingtown, PA received a “thank you” award for providing the Dodge Ram pace truck during the season.
A number of media, invited guests of the speedway, were presented with tokens of appreciation for their continued support of the NASCAR sanctioned speedway.
Colt Harris earned the Modified Rookie of the Year award while other special awards in the Modifieds went to Ryan Taylor as Best Newcomer; Ryan Watt as Most Improved Driver; Sportsmanship Award went to Kyle Weiss; Best Appearing Car Award went to John Tschudy; Best Appearing Crew Award went to John Kellner Sr./Cary Duncan’s #85AM while the Hard Luck Award went to veteran racer Kerry Kratz.
In the Late Models Sean Merkel, who raced in both divisions, earned the Rookie of the Year Award while Doug Snyder, a former Micro Sprint racer, took the Best Newcomer Award. Dean Schaffer, third in the final standings, earned the Most Improved Driver Award. Harry Neiman was the recipient of the Hard Luck Award with Rick Todorow getting the Best Appearing Car Award with his #93 Late Model. Mike Kellner’s No. 57 crew took home the Best Appearing Crew Award and two times Late Model champion Lou Egrie was given the Sportsmanship Award.
NASCAR, represented by Dodge Weekly Series regional director Ron Bennett, presented beautiful awards to the top three drivers in both divisions of competition while the NASCAR Craftsman Mechanic of the Year Award went to Don Schaeffer who owns the #712 (driven by Terry Meitzler) and the #327 (driven by Brad Missimer) in NASCAR Modified competition.
The 2006 season at Grandview Speedway will kick off with a free to the public practice session on March 25th while the point chase gets the green flag on Saturday, April 1st at 7 p.m. with the NASCAR Dodge Weekly Series Modifieds and Late Models in action.
Season tickets, offering a generous discount for fans that attend on a regular basis, are available by telephoning the track office at 610.754.7688. A reserved seat goes with the season ticket and the ticket is good for ALL Saturday night events at the Berks County clay oval.
Track announcer and public relations person Ernie Saxton, who MC’d the banquet, wished everyone a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year on behalf of the Rogers family has they get ready to start the 44th consecutive season of professional stock car racing at the Grandview Speedway.
OFFICIAL 2005 FINAL DRIVER POINT STANDINGS FOR NASCAR DODGE WEEKLY SERIES MODIFIEDS
1. Jeff Strunk, Bethel, PA #88 4711****
2. Craig VonDohren, Oley, PA #70D 3848*
3. Terry Meitzler, Kutztown, PA #712 3666*
4. Mike Gular, Harleysville, PA #53 3660*
5. Keith Brightbill, Mohnton, PA #14 3548
6. Kevin Hartnett, Perkasie, PA #81 3260*
7. Ray Swinehart, Bechtelsville, PA #33 3254**
8. Jon Kellner, Lansdale, PA #85AM 3243**
9. Tracy Readinger, Oley, PA #2T 3093
10. Ryan Watt, Phoenixville, PA #14W 3082*
11. Doug Manmiller, Wyomissing, PA #00 2954*
12. Kenny Gilmore, Fleetwood, PA #45 2904
13. Danny Erb, Boyertown, PA #44 2719*
14. Kyle Weiss, Hamburg, PA #21K 2593
15. Tom Mayberry, Sellersville, PA #61 2489
16. Shawn Reimert, Oley, PA #91 2424*
17. Meme DeSantis, Temple, PA #11/357 2395*
18. Rick Schaffer, Woxall, PA #6jr 2392
19. John Willman, Birdsboro, PA #74W 2299
20. Donny Erb, Douglassville, PA #42 2267
Other Feature Winners - Larry Solomon*
OFFICIAL 2005 FINAL DRIVER POINT STANDINGS FOR NASCAR LATE MODELS
1. Ron Kline, Green Lane, PA #3 4618*****
2. Rick Todorow, Quakertown, PA #93 4058
3. Brian Shuey, Hamburg, PA #5D 3976*
4. Dean Schaeffer, Douglassville, PA #39 3860
5. Steve Sennott, Gilbertsville, PA #61 3802
6. Lou Egrie, Willow Grove, PA #X4 3789
7. Mike Kellner, Lansdale, PA #57 3640**
8. Sean Merkel, Gilbertsville, PA #118 3525**
9. Dean Stoudt, East Greenville, PA #77 3510
10. Randy Stoudt, Pottstown, PA #22 3485*****
11. Buddy Wharton, Birdsboro, PA #7B 3476
12. John Giesler, Aston, PA #ZT1 3440*
13. Dave Conover, Royersford, PA #327 3168
14. Junior Grebe, Gilbertsville, PA #73 3132*
15. Harry Neiman, Bower Beach, DE #34 3048
16. Dallas Breidenbach, Pottstown, PA #2 2774
17. Kelly Snyder, Green Lane, PA #102 2718
18. Bill Henning, Lansdale, PA #80 2361
19. Chuck Schutz, Pottstown, PA #ONE 2087
20. Doug Snyder, Birdsboro, PA #69s 1985
* = Feature Winner
NASCAR Dodge Weekly Series Modified Owner Point Standings
1. Chad Sinon #88.……………….…….…….4711
2. Bill Devine #70D…………………..………3848
3. Schaeffer Motorsports #712.………..………..3666
4. Breitenstein Motorsports #14.…….…………3548
5. Rudy Gular #53.…………………………. 3380
6. Bailey Fabrications #81.………….……… . 3260
7. Ray Swinehart #33.…………….…………3254
8. Cary Duncan #85AM………….………… 3243
9. Donnie Hoffman #2T………….………… 3093
10.Ryan Watt #14W……………..………… 3082

TOP TEN NASCAR LATE MODEL OWNER STANDINGS
1. Junior Grebe #3.…………………………4618
2. Isabell and Rick Todorow #93.…………….. 4058
3. Charlotte and David Eyrich #5D……………3976
4. Dean Schaeffer #39.…………………… 3860
5. Steve Sennott #61.………………………3802
6. Frank and Doris McCarthy #X4.….……… 3789
7. Jon Kellner #57.……………………… 3640
8. Merkel Racing #118.…………….……… 3525
9. Kay and Bill Wharton #7B……………… 3476
10.T&B Racing #77.……………….……… 3250

NEWS FROM GRANDVIEW SPEEDWAY
Presenting NASCAR sanctioned stock car racing events

Event Organizer: Bruce Rogers @610.754.7688
MEDIA CONTACT: Ernie Saxton Communications, Inc.
Ernie or Marilyn Saxton
215.752.7797 or 215.752.2392
Email: Esaxton144@aol.com
Fax: 215.752.1518
Cell phone: 267.934.7286
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ADDITIONAL RULES CHANGES FOR 2006 ANNOUNCED FOR GRANDVIEW SPEEDWAY RACERS

BECHTELSVILLE, PA NOVEMBER 5, 2005 . . .Continuing their efforts to control the increasing costs of racing and wanting to be sure all the racers are “playing on a level playing field” Grandview Speedway has announced additional rule changes for the 2006 season.
“Mike Kelly has been working with racers and engine builders as he continues to polish the rules for 2006,” said track owner Bruce Rogers. “He has listened to their input and that has helped us immensely in creating rules that we feel will best serve the racers at Grandview Speedway.”
For the Late Models in 2006 all 2005 engine rules will apply. The only exception will be that a maximum compression ratio allowed will be 10.5 to 1. There will be NO aluminum, Ford N, or Chevy LS-1 HEADS allowed in competition.
For the NASCAR Modifieds current 2005 rules for the cast iron head “9 to 1” engine will be enforced except for carburetion. The current 650CFM or the optional 750CFM HolleyHP Series #0-80535-1 or #4779 (with current acceptable modifications) will be permitted on engines using the following cylinder heads: Chevrolet with 23 degree valve angle, Ford with 20 degree valve angle and Mopar with 18 degree valve angle. All others will use the current 650CFM carburetor.
ENGINE INSPECTIONS will take place on a random basis. Officials may request removal of an intake manifold, cylinder head or oil pan of any engine at any time. Any engine violations will incur the loss of ALL MONEY for the race event and a point’s penalty. A second offense will include indefinite suspension. An engine inspection will be required before a suspended racer is reinstated.
The carburetor size with the Brodix Spec Head is to be determined.
Rules relating to Cylinder Heads (Chevy #SP CH BARE, Ford #SP FO BARE and Mopar #SP MO BARE only):
1. Spec heads will be supplied with CNC bowl blend and intake port match.
2. No grinding or blending of CNC machine work.
3. No grinding, polishing or “undercover porting” anywhere on casting.
4. No welding or epoxy permitted.
5. No titanium valves
6. Titanium valve spring retainers are permitted.
7. Maximum valve size, 2.080 intake and 1.600 exhaust, stem diameter 11/32”.
8 Valve angle, position, seats and guides to remain as cast.
9. No altering or reshaping valve guides.
10. Angle milling maximum 1.0 degree
11. Serial numbers will remain untouched.
12. Brodix is the authorized repair facility. Notification, authorization and documentation must be supplied to Grandview Speedway for all repairs.
CRANKSHAFT: Any stock appearing forged or cast steel crankshaft is permitted. OEM strokes permitted are: Chevy 3.48”, Ford 3.5”, Mopar 3.45” or 3.51”. Can not lighten. Drilling for balance only. Knife edging, pendulum cutting, aero edging, etc. is not permitted. No holes or gun drilling is allowed in the main journal center line area. AN INSPECTION PLUG must be installed in the oil pan, 1” pipe plug minimum, in line with the first two connecting rods. Currently officially sealed engines will not require an oil pan inspection plug until rebuilt or 2007.
CONNECTING RODS must be solid steel only, any length.
PISTONS: Flat top or inverted dome 3 ring only with compression ratio maximum 10.5 to 1. Maximum overbore .060”. 363 cubic inch maximum.
MISCELLANEOUS: 1. Rear deck maximum height 47” from ground. No spoilers. 1 “(one inch) tolerance will be permitted.
2. No cockpit adjustable components EXCEPT brake bias and pan hard rod.
3. No aluminum wheels are allowed.
Questions relating to rules changes should be directed to Mike Kelly at KELLYMI@PTD.NET.
The champions and outstanding performers from the 2005 NASCAR stock car racing season will be honored on December 17th at the annual Grandview Speedway Awards Banquet taking place at the Kutztown, PA Fire Hall. A few tickets still remain. Information may be had by telephoning Vicki Gehris at 610.367.2776.
The 2006 season will kick off with a “free-to-the-public” practice session on Saturday, March 25th at noon. The season will be open to all divisions of racing competition. And the chase for the lucrative point championships will get the green flag on Saturday, April 1, 7 p.m.
Grandview Speedway is located on Passmore Road, just off Route 100, in Bechtelsville, PA, 10 miles north of Pottstown. For information telephone 610.754.7688 or check in at www.grandviewspeedway.com.
Information on opportunities for marketing through motorsports at very reasonable rates is available through Ernie Saxton Communications, Inc. at 215.752.7797. Opportunities include event sponsorship, track magazine advertising, billboards and more.
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NEWS FROM GRANDVIEW SPEEDWAY
Presenting NASCAR sanctioned stock car racing events
Event Organizer: Bruce Rogers @610.754.7688
MEDIA CONTACT: Ernie Saxton Communications, Inc.
Ernie or Marilyn Saxton
215.752.7797 or 215.752.2392
Email: Esaxton144@aol.com
Fax: 215.752.1518
Cell phone: 267.934.7286
IN DAYTONA BEACH UNTIL OCT. 20- CALL US AT 386.274.2029 OR USE CELL PHONE NUMBER
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE PLEASE WITH OUR THANKS
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COMING EVENTS: Saturday, October 22nd, 6 a.m. Annual Racers Flea Market on the Grandview Speedway Grounds
Saturday, December 17th, 4 p.m. Annual Awards Banquet, Kutztown, PA Fire Hall
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GRANDVIEW SPEEDWAY ANNOUNCES RULE CHANGES FOR MODIFIEDS AND LATE MODELS

BECHTELSVILLE, PA October 14, 2005 . . . Feeling it was a time for some changes, Grandview Speedway event organizer Bruce Rogers has announced a number of rule changes for the Modifieds and the Late Model stock cars taking effect for the 2006 racing season.
At present plans call for the annual free-to-the-public practice session to take place on Saturday, March 25th at 1 p.m. The session will be open to all divisions of competition. The chase for the lucrative point championships will kick off the 44th season on Saturday, April 1st (April Fool’s Day), with racing action scheduled to start at 7 p.m.
“We wanted to give the racing teams plenty of notice regarding the rule changes being put in place for the 2006 season,” said Rogers. “We think that these changes will have quite an impact on the racing at Grandview Speedway and will open the door for outsiders to be part of the exciting racing action that we offer.”
A Grandview Speedway official will be on hand at the Saturday, October 22nd, Racers Flea Market (on the speedway grounds) from 10 a.m. to 12 noon to answer any questions relating to the changes being made.
Engine rules will now allow any stock appearing steel or cast crankshaft to be allowed. OEM stroke only, with no lightning allowed in any manner. Knife edging, pendulum type cutting, aero edging, etc. is not allowed. No holes are allowed in the main journal center line area. An inspection plug must be installed in the oil pan, one (1”) inch pipe plug minimum, in line with the first two connecting rods. However those with currently sealed engines will not be required to have an oil pan inspection plug until there is an engine rebuild or 2007.
Only solid steel connecting rods will be allowed.
With regard to carburetors the 750CFM 11P Series - Part #0-80535-1 or #4779 (with current acceptable modifications) using the current cast iron cylinder heads will be allowed with Chevrolet with 23 degree valve angle; Ford with 20 degree valve angle or Chrysler with
18 degree valve angle. ALL OTHERS WILL USE THE CURRENT HOLLEY 650 CFM.
With aluminum cylinder heads (Brodix Spec), carburetor size with the Brodix Spec Head is to be determined.
Chevrolet Part #SP CH Bare
Ford Part # SP FO Bare
Chrysler Part # SP MO Bare
1. Spec heads will be supplied with CNC bowl blend and intake port match
2. No grinding or blending of CNC machine work
3. No grinding, polishing or “undercover porting” anywhere on casting.
4. No welding or epoxy permitted.
5. No titanium valves are permitted BUT titanium retainers are permitted.
6. Maximum valve size, 2.080 intake and 1.600 exhaust with stem diameter at 11/32”.
7. Valve angle, position, seats and guides remain as cast.
8. No altering or reshaping valve guides.
9. Angle milling is a maximum 1.0 degree.
10. Serial numbers will remain untouched.
11. Brodix is the authorized repair facility. Notification, authorization and documentation must be supplied to Grandview Speedway for all repairs.
PISTONS: Flat Top 3 (three) Ring only with a compression ratio of Maximum 10.5 to 1. 10.51 will incur a penalty. Maximum overbore will be .060”, 360 cubic inch maximum (361 will incur a penalty).
ENGINE INSPECTIONS will occur at random. Grandview Speedway may request removal of cylinder heads and/or oil pan at random. Any engine violation will incur the loss of ALL MONEY AND POINTS FOR THE EVENT. A second offense will include an INDEFINITE SUSPENSION. An engine inspection by Grandview Speedway officials will be required before reinstatement.
Changes for the Modified stock cars only include the rear deck maximum height being allowed at 47” from ground. No spoilers or spoiler effects. One inch (1”) tolerance will be allowed.
No cockpit adjustable components will be allowed except for brake bias.
And there be NO ALUMINUM WHEELS allowed in competition at Grandview Speedway.
Questions relating to the new rules in place may be directed to the track office at 610.754.7688.
Please check in at www.grandviewspeedway.com for the latest news pertaining to plans for the 2006 auto racing season at Grandview Speedway as those plans are made available.
Fans and racers are invited to sign up for the Grandview Speedway FAN NEWS, sent out via email on at least a monthly basis, at the website.
Season passes will again be available for the 2006 season. Passes would make a great Christmas gift for the race fan on the list. Telephone the track office for information on season passes.
Information on opportunities for marketing through motorsports (sponsorship of an event, billboards, award sponsorship, track magazine advertising and more) is available through Ernie Saxton Communications, Inc. at 215.752.7797 or 215.752.2392. A descriptive brochure is available outlining all opportunities for 2006.
Grandview Speedway is located on Passmore Road, just a short distance off Route 100, in Bechtelsville, PA, just 10 miles north of Pottstown on Route 100.
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MEDIA NOTE: Should you have questions about any of these changes please contact me and I will put you in touch with someone that knows a lot more about engines or the other technical aspects of the race cars than I do. Thank you for your consideration. Ernie Saxton

NEWS FROM GRANDVIEW SPEEDWAY
NASCAR SANCTIONED STOCK CAR RACING
Promoter: Bruce Rogers @ 610.754.7688
MEDIA CONTACT: Ernie Saxton Communications, Inc.
Ernie or Marilyn Saxton
215.752.7797 or 215.752.2392
Cell: 267.934.7286 - Fax: 215.752.1518
Email: Esaxton144@aol.com
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STRUNK WINS FIFTH TITLE WHILE KLINE GETS HIS FIRST AT GRANDVIEW SPEEDWAY
GRANDVIEW FANS DONATE CLOSE TO $7,000 TO HURRICANE VICTIMS

BECHTELSVILLE, PA September 30, 2005 . . . . For the fifth time in his career Jeff Strunk has won the NASCAR Dodge Weekly Series Modified Championship at Grandview Speedway while Ron Kline is the 2005 NASCAR Dodge Late Model Championship for the first time.

Strunk earned the title with four feature race victories and a total of 4711 points. The Bethel, PA based racer will be honored at the annual awards banquet set for the Kutztown, PA Fire Hall on Saturday, December 17th. Chad Sinon, a successful Blue Bell, PA businessman, will collect the Championship car owner awards having fielded the BPG Racing/Chad Sinon Motorsports No. 88 Modified for Strunk.

More than 400 competitors, fans and media are expected to be on hand to honor Strunk along with Ron Kline. The veteran Late Model racer from Green Lane, PA tallied five feature wins and 4618 points on his way to a first championship. Kline, who drove the Tom Oates Chevrolet sponsored No. 3, will share the championship awards with car owner Junior Grebe Craig VonDohren of Oley, PA, also a five time Modified champion, finished second with 3848 counters and one feature win. Former champion Terry Meitzler (Kutztown) earned a third in a late season charge grabbing one feature win and a total of 3666 points. Mike Gular (Harleysville) earned a career first feature win while earning 3660 counters. Fifth in the final standings was Keith Brightbill. The Mohnton based racer had 3548 points but was unable to crack victory lane.

Strunk and Sinon will share $10,000 as the Modified champions in addition to NASCAR point fund money and contingency awards. Strunk will also pick up $12,000 as the fourth place finisher in the NASCAR Division II point standings.

Rick Todorow (Quakertown) had an impressive season earning second in the Late Model standings without benefit of a feature win but was a consistent performer tallying 4058 points. Brian Shuey (Hamburg) grabbed third with 3976 points and a feature victory. Dean Schaeffer (Douglassville) was outstanding with his “low dollar” effort that earned him 3860 counters. Fifth place went to Steve Sennott (Gilbertsville) with 3802 points.

Kline and Grebe will share in track championship point fund money and NASCAR points award money.
A variety of special awards will be included in the banquet night presentations including Most Improved Driver, Rookie of the Year and more.

Even though banquet plans have been finalized there are still a couple of events on the schedule at the Bechtelsville oval. On Saturday, October 15th, the NAPA Auto Parts Thunder on the Hill “Halloween Special” will include 25 lap features for Big Block Modifieds, 358 Modifieds, Late Models, URC Sprints and Legends cars. There will be no qualifying events. Added attractions will include a special feature for racers who have not won a feature race with URC and an exhibition of Vintage race cars. Racing gets the green flag at 6 p.m.

On Saturday, October 22nd, the annual Grandview Speedway Racer’s Flea Market will get started at 6 a.m.
Grandview Speedway management did want to thank all the fans and racers who helped raise close to $7,000 for the Hurricane victims at the final regular season stock car racing events. One half of the money was sent to the Red Cross and one half went to the Salvation Army.

Tentative plans have been set for the start of the 2006 auto racing season at Grandview Speedway with a free-to-the-public practice session on Saturday, March 25th at 12 noon. The official point season gets the green on Saturday, April 1st.

Information on season passes for the 2006 season is available by telephoning 610.754.7688. Fans are invited to stay informed by signing up for the Speedway FAN NEWS at www.grandviewspeedway.com.
To learn about marketing through motorsports opportunities at Grandview Speedway telephone Ernie Saxton Communications, Inc. at 215.752.7797. Race night sponsorships are already being booked for 2006.

OFFICIAL 2005 FINAL POINT STANDINGS FOR NASCAR MODIFIEDS
1. Jeff Strunk, Bethel, PA #88 4711****
2. Craig VonDohren, Oley, PA #70D 3848*
3. Terry Meitzler, Kutztown, PA #712 3666*
4. Mike Gular, Harleysville, PA #53 3660*
5. Keith Brightbill, Mohnton, PA #14 3548
6. Kevin Hartnett, Perkasie, PA #81 3260*
7. Ray Swinehart, Bechtelsville, PA #33 3254**
8. Jon Kellner, Lansdale, PA #85AM 3243**
9. Tracy Readinger, Oley, PA #2T 3093
10. Ryan Watt, Phoenixville, PA #14W 3082*
11. Doug Manmiller, Wyomissing, PA #00 2954*
12. Kenny Gilmore, Fleetwood, PA #45 2904
13. Danny Erb, Boyertown, PA #44 2719*
14. Kyle Weiss, Hamburg, PA #21K 2593
15. Tom Mayberry, Sellersville, PA #61 2489
16. Shawn Reimert, Oley, PA #91 2424*
17. Meme DeSantis, Temple, PA #11/357 2395*
18. Rick Schaffer, Woxall, PA #6jr 2392
19. John Willman, Birdsboro, PA #74W 2299
20. Donny Erb, Douglassville, PA #42 2267
Other Feature Winners - Larry Solomon*
OFFICIAL 2005 FINAL POINT STANDINGS FOR NASCAR LATE MODELS
1. Ron Kline, Green Lane, PA #3 4618*****
2. Rick Todorow, Quakertown, PA #93 4058
3. Brian Shuey, Hamburg, PA #5D 3976*
4. Dean Schaeffer, Douglassville, PA #39 3860
5. Steve Sennott, Gilbertsville, PA #61 3802
6. Lou Egrie, Willow Grove, PA #X4 3789
7. Mike Kellner, Lansdale, PA #57 3640**
8. Sean Merkel, Gilbertsville, PA #118 3525**
9. Dean Stoudt, East Greenville, PA #77 3510
10. Randy Stoudt, Pottstown, PA #22 3485*****
11. Buddy Wharton, Birdsboro, PA #7B 3476
12. John Giesler, Aston, PA #ZT1 3440*
13. Dave Conover, Royersford, PA #327 3168
14. Junior Grebe, Gilbertsville, PA #73 3132*
15. Harry Neiman, Bower Beach, DE #34 3048
16. Dallas Breidenbach, Pottstown, PA #2 2774
17. Kelly Snyder, Green Lane, PA #102 2718
18. Bill Henning, Lansdale, PA #80 2361
19. Chuck Schutz, Pottstown, PA #ONE 2087
20. Doug Snyder, Birdsboro, PA #69s 1985
* = Feature Winner

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BECHTELSVILLE, PA September 4, 2005... Last Saturday night Ryan Watt took his BPG Racing No. 14W Modified home as a massive pile of rumpled metal after a multi car accident. One week later, with a new body in place, Watt was able to win the 30-lap NASCAR Dodge Weekly Series Modified race at Grandview Speedway on a night sponsored by BPG Racing/Chad Sinon Motorsports. And Mike Kellner charged to the front early in the 20-lap NASCAR Late Model feature race to get his second win of the season.
Jeff Strunk (Bethel) won his fifth NASCAR Dodge Weekly Series championship and his fourth straight. Ron Kline (Green Lane) picked up his first NASCAR Late Model title.
Jason Smythe, for at least the second time this season, looked like he was going to get his first career victory as he started on the pole with the Becker Airport Services No. 71 and lead the first 24 laps. The Oley, PA racer was able to pull away from the 31 car starting field a number of times and held off challenges from Ed Scott,Ryan Watt and Sean Merkel. However after one of many cautions closed up the field just a few laps before, Ryan Watt, coming from 22nd starting spot, charged to the front of the pack in turn two and went on to victory.
The win for the Phoenixville, PA racer was popular with fans as the talented youngster has struggled this season. His win, worth $2,200, was the second of his career and made him the 13th different Modified feature winner of the season. Smythe managed to hold on for a second place finish with Kenny Gilmore (Fleetwood) coming from 18th starting spot to get third. Track champion Jeff Strunk (Bethel) was caught up in an early race accident and went to the back of the 31 car starting field charging back to gain a fourth place finish. Kevin Hartnett (Perkasie), a 21st place starter, brought his Berks Products No. 81 home fifth.
The 20-lap feature for the Late Models was quick and exciting as Junior Grebe set the pace for the first couple of laps with three time champion John Giesler moving to the front on the third lap. Mike Kellner, coming from fourth, took the lead on the fourth lap and stayed in front to win his second feature of the season. The 13 minute event saw Kellner (Lansdale) chased to the checkered flag by Randy Stoudt (Pottstown), winner of five feature this season, who had to settle for second. Steve Sennott (Gilbertsville) came on strong in the closing laps to get third followed by new Late Model champion Ron Kline (Green Lane) and John Giesler (Aston).
Qualifying heat races for the Late Models saw wins go to Mike Kellner, Buddy Wharton and Sean Merkel. The Jim Brown Cash Dash went to Mike Kellner giving him a clean sweep for the night.
In the NASCAR Dodge Weekly Series Modified qualifiers, with 55 Modifieds on hand, the wins went to Tracy Readinger, Danny Erb, Terry Meitzler, Greg Humlhanz and Jeff Strunk. Consolation wins were earned by Kevin Hartnett, Ryan Watt and John Tschudy. The Cheer’s Tavern Cash Dash was worth $500 to winner Greg Humlhanz.
Fans in the stands were very generous to drivers who took their helmets into the crowd and were able to collect more than $3100 that will go to the Red Cross to help their efforts in the Gulf Coast.
Racing returns to Grandview Speedway on Saturday, September 10th when the biggest event of the season is presented and that is the T.H.Properties Freedom 76 features the 358 Modifieds paying $20,000 for a win (plus lap money and other perks) and $10,000 for second. With the huge purse the event is expected to attract more than 75 entries trying for a spot in the 76-lap main event that could start as many as 40 cars. In late news Kenny Brightbill, one of the top Modified racing talents in the business today, has indicated that he will be racing in the Freedom 76.
Included in the night’s racing action is a full series of qualifying events, the Schaeffer Motorsports Minuteman 20 (last chance to make the big race), the Cheer’s Tavern Cash Dash (10 laps paying $1,000 to win) and the T.H.Properties Freedom 76.
The rain date is September 17th.
The open competition modified and late model events scheduled for September 17th and 24th have been cancelled.
There is a Thunder on Hill special promotion, a Bruce Rogers and Bob Miller presentation, set for October 15th with the exact program still to be finalized.
Grandview Speedway, a one-third-mile, banked clay oval, is a NASCAR sanctioned facility offering stock car racing every Saturday night from April through September. The track is located on Passmore Road, just off Route 100, 10 miles north of Pottstown, in Bechtelsville, PA. For information telephone 610.754.7688 or check in at their website, www.grandviewspeedway.com. Fans are invited to sign up for the FAN NEWS sent via email on a regular basis keeping fans informed what is going on at the speedway.
BPG RACING/CHAD SINON MOTORSPORTS NASCAR MODIFIED FEATURE, 30 LAPS:1.Ryan Watt 2.Jason Smythe 3. Kenny Gilmore 4. Jeff Strunk 5. Kevin Hartnett 6. Jon Kellner 7.Ed Scott 8. Craig VonDohren 9.Danny Erb 10.Mike Gular 11. Kyle Weiss 12. Doug Manmiller 13. Keith Brightbill 14.Ray Swinehart 15. John Tschudy 16.Donny Erb 17.Greg Humlhanz 18.Tom Sheetz 19.Tracy Readiner 20.John Willman 21.Sean Merkel 22. Tom Mayberry 23. Jimmy Reppert 24.Colt Harris 25.Meme DeSantis 26.Terry Meitzler 27. Randy Bailey 28.Amanda Spotts 29.Ryan Grim 30. Tom Umbenhauer 31. Cliff Quinn

BPG RACING/CHAD SINON MOTORSPORTS NASCAR LATE MODEL FEATURE, 20 LAPS: 1. Mike Kellner 2.Randy Stoudt 3. Steve Sennott 4. Ron Kline 5. John Giesler 6. Lou Egrie 7.Dean Schaeffer 8.Junior Grebe 9.Buddy Wharton 10.Brian Shuey 11.Rick Todorow 12.Dallas Breidenbach 13.Sean Merkel 14.John Durling 15.Kelly Snyder 16.Doug Snyder 17.Mark Malcolm 18.Doug Walton 19.Danny Snyder 20.Jim Bahz 21.Dean Stoudt 22. Bill Graham.

UNOFFICIAL FINAL POINT STANDINGS FOR NASCAR MODIFIEDS
AS OF SEPTEMBER 3, 2005

1. Jeff Strunk, Bethel, PA #88 4716****
2. Craig VonDohren, Oley, PA #70D 3848*
3. Terry Meitzler, Kutztown, PA #712 3666*
4. Mike Gular, Harleysville, PA #53 3660*
5. Keith Brightbill, Mohnton, PA #14 3548
6. Kevin Hartnett, Perkasie, PA #81 3260*
7. Ray Swinehart, Bechtelsville, PA #33 3254**
8. Jon Kellner, Lansdale, PA #85AM 3243**
9. Tracy Readinger, Oley, PA #2T 3093
10. Ryan Watt, Phoenixville, PA #14W 3082*
11. Doug Manmiller, Wyomissing, PA #00 2954*
12. Kenny Gilmore, Fleetwood, PA #45 2904
13. Danny Erb, Boyertown, PA #44 2719*
14. Kyle Weiss, Hamburg, PA #21K 2593
15. Tom Mayberry, Sellersville, PA #61 2489
16. Shawn Reimert, Oley, PA #91 2434*
17. Meme DeSantis, Temple, PA #11/357 2395*
18. Rick Schaffer, Woxall, PA #6jr 2392
19. John Willman, Birdsboro, PA #74W 2299
20. Donny Erb, Douglassville, PA #42 2267
Other Feature Winners - Larry Solomon*

UNOFFICIAL FINAL POINT STANDINGS FOR NASCAR LATE MODELS
AS OF SEPTEMBER 3, 2005

1. Ron Kline, Salfordville, PA #3 4618*****
2. Rick Todorow, Quakertown, PA #93 4058
3. Brian Shuey, Hamburg, PA #5D 3976*
4. Dean Schaeffer, Douglassville, PA #39 3860
5. Steve Sennott, Gilbertsville, PA #61 3802
6. Lou Egrie, Willow Grove, PA #X4 3789
7. Mike Kellner, Lansdale, PA #57 3640**
8. Sean Merkel, Gilbertsville, PA #118 3525**
9. Dean Stoudt, East Greenville, PA #77 3510
10. Randy Stoudt, Pottstown, PA #22 3485*****
11. Buddy Wharton, Birdsboro, PA #7B 3476
12. John Giesler, Aston, PA #ZT1 3440*
13. Dave Conover, Royersford, PA #327 3168
14. Junior Grebe, Gilbertsville, PA #73 3132*
15. Harry Neiman, Bower Beach, DE #34 3048
16. Dallas Breidenbach, Pottstown, PA #2 2774
17. Kelly Snyder, Green Lane, PA #102 2718
18. Bill Henning, Lansdale, PA #80 2361
19. Chuck Schutz, Pottstown, PA #ONE 2087
20. Greg Hoffmaster, Pottstown, PA #69 1985
* = Feature Winner

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NEWS FROM GRANDVIEW SPEEDWAY
“HOME OF THE T.H.PROPERTIES FREEDOM 76 CLASSIC”
MEDIA CONTACT: Ernie Saxton Communications, Inc.
Ernie or Marilyn Saxton
215.752.7797 or 215.752.2392
Fax: 215.752.1518
Cell: 267.934.7286
Email: Esaxton144@aol.com
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STRUNK GOING FOR THREE STRAIGHT WINS IN T.H.PROPERTIES FREEDOM 76 CLASSIC

BECHTELSVILLE, PA August 31, 2005 … During the 34 year history of the T.H.Properties Freedom 76 Modified stock car race there have been some top talents win the race, some have won more than once and Billy Pauch has won six times while Duane Howard has won three times but there has never been anyone win three in a row.
When the top dirt track modified racers show up at Grandview Speedway on Saturday, September 10th, to try for the $20,000 first place money posted for the Classic, Jeff Strunk will be trying to become the first racer to win three in a row.

Strunk, winner of the 2005 NASCAR Dodge Weekly Series Modified championship at the Bechtelsville oval, is now a five time track champion. He is a consistent top performer and considered a strong favorite to bring the BPG Racing/Chad Sinon Motorsports No.88 home first in front of the expected 40 car starting field.
It is expected that more than 75 dirt track Modified racers will be on hand to try for a win. Included in the possible list of entries are former winners such as Doug Hoffman, Tom Mayberry, Donny Erb, Craig VonDohren and Meme DeSantis.

Bobby Varin, one of the top campaigners on the Race of Champions Dirt Modified Circuit, has signed to drive the DiNatale No.11D. That is the car driven to a strong second place finish in the Freedom 76 last September by Meme DeSantis.

“As usual there are a lot of rumors circulating about different drivers that will be running in the Freedom 76 but we don’t like use racer names unless they have actually told us they are entered.” said track promoter Bruce Rogers. “However, as usual, we are expecting some surprise entries.”

Many of the Grandview regulars including Mike Gular, Ray Swinehart, Jon Kellner, Terry Meitzler, Doug Manmiller and a host of others are planning to be a part of the T.H.Properties Freedom 76. The season has been a very competitive one with (as of August 31st) 12 different winners in 17 feature races presented.

“At present just about all the race laps are sponsored which will mean even a bigger pay day for the winner,” commented track marketing director Ernie Saxton. “And there are a number of special awards including the Tom Oates Chevy Hard Charger, the ABE Car Care Centers Hard Luck Award, Area Auto Racing News Qualifying Hard Luck Award, and more are expected to be announced before race day.” There are still a few lap sponsorship opportunities available by telephoning Saxton at 215.752.7797.

A full series of qualifying heats plus the Schaeffer Motorsports Minuteman 20 (the last chance to qualify for the big race) will lead up to the T.H.Properties Freedom 76 Modified Classic. Racing will start at 7 p.m.
Also a great crowd pleaser is the Cheers Tavern Cash Dash which features the qualifying event winners racing for $1,000 to win in a 10 lapper.

Pre race activities, including music, autograph sessions, driver interviews and more, will get started at 3 p.m.
A couple of lucky fans will go home winners of the Champion’s Trip to Punta Cana (a trip for two) and $500 from BPG Racing’s Pick 5 Contest.

Pits open at 9 a.m. with fan gates opening at 2 p.m. (advance ticket holders will be admitted at 1:30 p.m.). Adult admission is $25.00, youngsters 6 through 11 are admitted for $5.00 and under 6 are FREE with a paying adult.

The rain date for the Freedom 76 is Saturday, September 17th following the same schedule.
Still to come at Grandview Speedway this season is open competition modified and late model stock car racing on Saturday, September 17th (if not needed for Freedom 76 rain date) and Saturday, September 24th.
And on Saturday, October 22nd the annual Grandview Speedway Racers Flea Market will be presented with a 6 a.m. starting time.

The annual awards banquet has a new location and date because of the closing of the Gilbertsville, PA Fire Hall’s banquet facilities. The banquet will return to the Kutztown, PA Fire Hall on December 17th. Grandview Speedway had presented their awards function there some years back but outgrew the facility. Seating will be limited for the banquet and those planning to attend should be making their reservations quickly.
Grandview Speedway is located on Passmore Road, just off Route 100, in Bechtelsville, PA, 10 miles north of Pottstown. For race information telephone 610.754.7688 or visit their website at www.grandviewspeedway.com.
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MEDIA NOTE: If you are planning to attend the T.H.Properties Freedom 76 please email us your plans at Esaxton144@aol.com or telephone me at 215.752.7797. We appreciate your support of racing events at Grandview Speedway. THANK YOU. Ernie Saxton

HATFIELD MEATS/KREISER RACE FUELS NIGHT NASCAR MODIFIED FEATURE, 30 LAPS:1.Shawn Reimert 2.Jeff Strunk 3. Rick Schaffer 4. Ray Swinehart 5. Keith Brightbill 6.Terry Meitzler .Doug Manmiller 8.Tom Umbenhauer 9.Tom Sheetz 10. Kyle Weiss 11.Mike Gular 12.Danny Erb 13. Kevin Hartnett 14.Randy Bailey 15.John Tschudy 16.Greg Humlhanz 17.Mike Bailey 18.Tracy Readinger 19.Kenny Gilmore 20.Ryan Watt 21.John Willman 22.Barry Readinger 23.Donny Erb 24.Jack Hartnett 25.Cliff Quinn 26.Jon Kellner 27.Meme DeSantis 28.Craig VonDohren 29.Steve Swinehart 30.Ed Scott

HATFIELD MEATS/KREISER RACE FUELS NIGHT NASCAR LATE MODEL FEATURE, 20 LAPS:1.Sean Merkel 2. Mike Kellner 3. Junior Grebe 4. John Giesler 5. Buddy Wharton 6.Randy Stoudt 7.Brian Shuey 8.Ron Kline 9.Rick Todorow 10.Lou Egrie 11.Dean Stoudt 12.Kelly Snyder 13.Doug Snyder 14.Mark Malcom 15.Rich Decker 16.Dallas Breidenbach 17.Dean Schaeffer 18.Steve Sennott 19.Dave Conover

UNOFFICIAL NASCAR POINT STANDINGS AS OF COMPLETION OF RACING ON SATURDAY, AUGUST 27TH, 2005

UNOFFICIAL POINT STANDINGS FOR NASCAR MODIFIEDS
AS OF AUGUST 27, 2005

1. Jeff Strunk, Bethel, PA #88 4431****
2. Craig VonDohren, Oley, PA #70D 3610*
3. Terry Meitzler, Kutztown, PA #712 3606*
4. Mike Gular, Harleysville, PA #53 3450*
5. Keith Brightbill, Mohnton, PA #14 3368
6. Ray Swinehart, Bechtelsville, PA #33 3077**
7. Kevin Hartnett, Perkasie, PA #81 2995*
8. Jon Kellner, Lansdale, PA #85AM 2985**
9. Tracy Readinger, Oley, PA #2T 2963
10. Ryan Watt, Phoenixville, PA #14W 2777
11. Doug Manmiller, Wyomissing, PA #00 2755*
12. Kenny Gilmore, Fleetwood, PA #45 2617
13. Danny Erb, Boyertown, PA #44 2489*
14. Shawn Reimert, Oley, PA #91 2424*
15. Tom Mayberry, Sellersville, PA #61 2386
16. Kyle Weiss, Hamburg, PA #21K 2389
17. Rick Schaffer, Woxall, PA #6jr 2382
18. Meme DeSantis, Temple, PA #11/357 2327*
19. John Willman, Birdsboro, PA #74W 2181
20. Donny Erb, Douglassville, PA #42 2108
Other Feature Winners - Larry Solomon*

UNOFFICIAL POINT STANDINGS FOR NASCAR LATE MODELS
AS OF AUGUST 27, 2005

1. Ron Kline, Salfordville, PA #3 4340*****
2. Rick Todorow, Quakertown, PA #93 3851
3. Brian Shuey, Hamburg, PA #5D 3757*
4. Dean Schaeffer, Douglassville, PA #39 3613
5. Lou Egrie, Willow Grove, PA #X4 3531
6. Steve Sennott, Gilbertsville, PA #61 3515
7. Dean Stoudt, East Greenville, PA #77 3401
8. Sean Merkel, Gilbertsville, PA #118 3335**
9. Mike Kellner, Lansdale, PA #57 3330*
10. Buddy Wharton, Birdsboro, PA #7B 3246
11. Randy Stoudt, Pottstown, PA #22 3186*****
12. John Giesler, Aston, PA #ZT1 3172*
13. Dave Conover, Royersford, PA #327 3168
14. Harry Neiman, Bower Beach, DE #34 3048
15. Junior Grebe, Gilbertsville, PA #73 2895*
16. Dallas Breidenbach, Pottstown, PA #2 2579
17. Kelly Snyder, Green Lane, PA #102 2552
17. Bill Henning, Lansdale, PA #80 2361
19. Chuck Schutz, Pottstown, PA #ONE 2087
20. Greg Hoffmaster, Pottstown, PA #69 1908
* = Feature Winner

NEWS FROM GRANDVIEW SPEEDWAY
NASCAR Dodge Weekly Series Modifieds and Late Model stock car racing
Promoter: Bruce Rogers @610.754.7688
MEDIA CONTACT: Ernie Saxton Communications, Inc.
Ernie or Marilyn Saxton
215.752.7797 or 215.752.2392
Cell phone:267.934.7286
Fax: 215.752.1518
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE PLEASE WITH OUR THANKS
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COMING EVENTS:
Tuesday, August 23, 7:30 p.m. Bob Miller and Bruce Rogers present Thunder on the Hill 5-25s. This is five features (no qualifying events) for 410 sprints, Big Block Modifieds, Late Models, 600cc Modifieds and 600cc Sprints
Saturday, August 27,7:30 p.m. Hatfield Quality Meats/Kreiser Race Fuels Night featuring NASCAR Modifieds and Late Models, at least 15 events of racing.
Saturday, September 3, 7:30 p.m. BPG Racing/Chad Sinon Motorsports Night (Final NASCAR point race of the season) featuring NASCAR Dodge Weekly Series Modifieds and Late Models. Twenty lucky fans will win FREE chances on the Champion’s Trip to Punta Cana (a trip for two worth close to $3000) courtesy of Chad Sinon Motorsports and Jeff Strunk.
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RACE RESULTS BRIEF:
Brian Shuey , who had not won a race all season, must have been saving his best for a big event as he charged to the front on the 6th lap of the 30-lap Jerry Glase/Chuck Sennott Memorial Late Model race on Saturday night at Grandview Speedway and never looked back. Shuey, driving the Harry’s U-Pull-It Auto Parts/Bob Fisher Chevy No. 5D, picked up $1000 for his winning effort. Meme DeSantis wheeled the Eastern Rigging No. 11 to victory in the 30-lap NASCAR Dodge Weekly Series Modified feature race for his first win of the season.
Buddy Wharton set the pace on the first lap of the Late Model feature race with Dean Stoudt grabbing the lead on the second circuit. Four laps later Brian Shuey was able to put his mount in front of the 26 car starting field and the Hamburg, PA racer was able to lead the rest of the way to grab the win. Current point leader Ron Kline finished second followed by Bill Henning, Dean Stoudt and Chuck Schutz.
In the 30-lapper for Modifieds it looked as if either Jason Smythe or Rich Wisdo would be able to grab their first career victories until the 24th circuit, after a restart for a caution, when Meme DeSantis took control of the race and went on to win. The Temple, PA racer earned $2200 for his victory. Second spot went to Smythe followed by Wisdo, Barry Readinger and Mike Gular.
Tuesday, August 23rd the Late Models, Big Block Modifieds, 410 Sprints, 600cc Modifieds and 600cc Sprints will all be featured in 25 lap main events with no qualifying races. Racing will start at 7:30 p.m.
The Hatfield Quality Meats/Kreiser Race Fuels Night is set for Saturday, August 27th, 7:30 p.m. with at least 15 events of NASCAR Modified and Late Model stock car racing being presented. Topping the show is a 30-lap feature for Modifieds starting 29 cars and a 20-lap feature for Late Models with 24 cars taking the green.
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MEME DESANTIS AND BRIAN SHUEY GET FIRST WINS OF THE SEASON AT GRANDVIEW

BECHTELSVILLE, PA August 21, 2005 . . . Veteran racer Brian Shuey must have been saving his best effort for when it really counts and winning the Jerry Glase/Chuck Sennott Memorial 30-lap Late Model race at Grandview Speedway on Saturday night was when it really counted. The Hamburg, PA racer earned $1000 for his first win of the season.
In the 30-lap 3M NASCAR Dodge Weekly Series Modified feature race Meme DeSantis came from 9th starting spot to take the top spot on the 24th lap and lead the rest of the way to get his first win of the season.
Buddy Wharton put his mount in front of the 26 car starting field in the Glase/Sennott Memorial but his lead was short lived as four time champion Dean Stoudt went to the front on the second lap. At the six lap marker Brian Shuey, coming from seventh with his Harry’s U-Pull-It Auto Parts/Bob Fisher Chevy No. 5D, took the lead.
Once in front Shuey was able to set the pace and claim the victory with Ron Kline, the current Late Model point leader, nipping at his rear at the finish. Kline (East Greenville) continues to lead in the chase for the NASCAR Late Model championship. Third spot went to Bill Henning (Lansdale) who caught the crowds attention with his tremendous charge to the front after having gone to the rear of the field in the early laps of the feature event. Dean Stoudt (East Greenville), a four time track champion, was a leader for a short time early in the race, settled for fourth and defending track champion Chuck Schutz (Pottstown) earned fifth spot.
Meme DeSantis had victory snatched from his grasp the previous Saturday when a flat tire on a caution forced him to the pits while he was leading the Modified feature race. This Saturday night DeSantis, at the wheel of the Eastern Rigging No.11, was not to be denied as he charged through the field and challenged the leaders Rich Wisdo and Jason Smythe for several laps. At the 24 lap marker DeSantis was able to take advantage of a caution restart and charge to the front and that is where he stayed for the balance of the 30-lap feature race.
Jason Smythe, looking for his first career win, lead for 23 laps of the feature race and held off some strong challenges, featuring side-by-side action, from Rich Wisdo. At the finish Smythe (Oley) had to settle for second and Wisdo (Souderton) finished third. Fourth spot went to Barry Readinger (Reading) followed by Mike Gular (Harleysville).
In victory lane a jubilant DeSantis gave the credit to the crew and car owner. He pointed out that had it not been for the late race caution he did not think he could have caught Smythe and Wisdo. He had high praise for the two racers. And he pointed out that the track was in Freedom 76 condition and he was looking forward to the September 10th $20,000 to win Modified Classic.
Current NASCAR Modified point leader Jeff Strunk was out early after a third turn incident and was credited with 27th place in the finishing order.
Qualifying heat races for the Late Models were won by Sean Merkel, Brian Shuey and Chuck Schutz while the six-lap Jim Brown Cash Dash was won by lady racer Kelly Snyder, her first visit to victory lane at Grandview.
In the NASCAR Dodge Weekly Series Modified qualifiers wins were earned by Tracy Readinger, Meme DeSantis, John Williman, Ray Swinehart and Jon Kellner. The consolation races went to Jeff Strunk, Greg Humlhanz and Ryan Watt. The Cheer’s Tavern Cash Dash was won by Ray Swinehart.
Official track photographer Don Marks missed covering his first event in 25 years as he was spending three days in the hospital as a result of lawn cutting incident. He is expected to be back in action for the next Grandview Speedway event.
Lap sponsorships for the T.H.Properties Freedom 76 (September 10) are now available at $10 and $25 a lap. The lap sponsorship money goes to the leader of the lap sponsored. The $25 lap sponsors will receive a big mention in the special Freedom 76 program book and public address announcements. For information on lap sponsorships and event sponsorship, special awards, telephone Ernie Saxton at 215.752.7797.
The Hatfield Quality Meats/Kreiser Race Fuels Night is set for Saturday, August 27th, 7:30 p.m. featuring at least 15 exciting events of stock car racing with a 30 lap feature for the NASCAR Dodge Weekly Series Modifieds (29 cars start) and a 20-lap feature for Late Models with 24 cars starting.
Grandview Speedway, a one-third-mile, banked clay oval, is a NASCAR sanctioned facility offering stock car racing every Saturday night from April through September. The track is located on Passmore Road, just off Route 100, 10 miles north of Pottstown, in Bechtelsville, PA. For information telephone 610.754.7688 or check in at their website, www.grandviewspeedway.com. Fans are invited to sign up for the FAN NEWS sent via email on a regular basis keeping fans informed what is going on at the speedway.
3M NIGHT NASCAR MODIFIED FEATURE, 30 LAPS:1.Meme DeSantis 2. Jason Smythe 3. Rich Wisdo 4. Barry Readinger 5. Mike Gular 6. Craig VonDohren 7.Terry Meitzler 8.Keith Brightbill 9.Jon Kellner 10.Kevin Hartnett 11.Ryan Watt 12.John Willman 13.Tracy Readinger 14.Rick Schaffer 15.Shawn Reimert 16. Donny Erb 17.Greg Humlhanz 18.Tom Mayberry 19.Kenny Gilmore 20.Ed Scott 21.Tom Umbenhauer 22.Kerry Kratz 23.John Tschudy 24.Kyle Weiss 25.Danny Erb 26.Sean Merkel 27.Jeff Strunk 28.Doug Manmiller 29. Ray Swinehart.
3M NIGHT JERRY GLASE/CHUCK SENNOTT MEMORIAL NASCAR LATE MODEL FEATURE, 30 LAPS: 1. Brian Shuey 2. Ron Kline 3. Bill Henning 4. Dean Stoudt 5. Chuck Schutz 6. Rick Todorow 7.Steve Sennott 8.Lou Egrie 9.Mike Kellner 10.Kelly Snyder 11.Kyle Pensinger 12.John Durling 13. Doug Snyder 14. Buddy Wharton 15.Mark Malcom 16.Dallas Breidenbach 17.Jim Bahz 18.Bill May 19.John Giesler 20.Dan Snyder 21.Sean Merkel 22. Dean Schaeffer 23.Dave Conover 24. Randy Stoudt 25. Doug Walton 26.Junior Grebe.

UNOFFICIAL NASCAR POINT STANDINGS AT GRANDVIEW SPEEDWAY
Includes August 20th events

UNOFFICIAL POINT STANDINGS FOR NASCAR MODIFIEDS
AS OF AUGUST 20, 2005

1. Jeff Strunk, Bethel, PA #88 4132****
2. Craig VonDohren, Oley, PA #70D 3570*
3. Terry Meitzler, Kutztown, PA #712 3356*
4. Mike Gular, Harleysville, PA #53 3245*
5. Keith Brightbill, Mohnton, PA #14 3100
6. Jon Kellner, Lansdale, PA #85AM 2931**
7. Tracy Readinger, Oley, PA #2T 2833
8. Kevin Hartnett, Perkasie, PA #81 2807*
9. Ray Swinehart, Bechtelsville, PA #33 2799**
10. Ryan Watt, Phoenixville, PA #14W 2659
11. Doug Manmiller, Wyomissing, PA #00 2506*
12. Kenny Gilmore, Fleetwood, PA #45 2494
13. Tom Mayberry, Sellersville, PA #61 2386
14. Danny Erb, Boyertown, PA #44 2291*
15. Meme DeSantis, Temple, PA #11/357 2280*
16. Kyle Weiss, Hamburg, PA #21K 2170
17. Shawn Reimert, Oley, PA #91 2114
18. Rick Schaffer, Woxall, PA #6jr 2093
19. John Willman, Birdsboro, PA #74W 2078
20. Tom Umbenhauer, Richland, PA #19U 1893
Other Feature Winners - Larry Solomon*

UNOFFICIAL POINT STANDINGS FOR NASCAR LATE MODELS
AS OF AUGUST 20, 2005

1. Ron Kline, East Greenville, PA #3 4102****
2. Rick Todorow, Quakertown, PA #93 3625
3. Brian Shuey, Hamburg, PA #5D 3507*
4. Dean Schaeffer, Douglassville, PA #39 3465
5. Steve Sennott, Gilbertsville, PA #61 3378
6. Lou Egrie, Willow Grove, PA #X4 3313
7. Dean Stoudt, East Greenville, PA #77 3193
8. Harry Neiman, Bower Beach, DE #34 3048
9. Dave Conover, Royersford, PA #327 3041
10. Mike Kellner, Lansdale, PA #57 3030*
11. Sean Merkel, Gilbertsville, PA #118 3025*
12. Buddy Wharton, Birdsboro, PA #7B 2977
13. Randy Stoudt, Pottstown, PA #22 2938*****
14. John Giesler, Aston, PA #ZT1 2895*
15. Junior Grebe, Gilbertsville, PA #73 2606*
16. Dallas Breidenbach, Pottstown, PA #2 2424
17. Bill Henning, Lansdale, PA #80 2361
18. Kelly Snyder, Green Lane, PA #102 2357
19. Chuck Schutz, Pottstown, PA #ONE 2087
20. Greg Hoffmaster, Pottstown, PA #69 1908
* = Feature Winner

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$1000 TO WIN JERRY GLASE/CHUCK SENNOTT MEMORIAL AT GRANDVIEW

Bechtelsville, PA August 14, 2005 . . . NASCAR Late Model racers will be in the limelight at Grandview Speedway on Saturday, August 20th when the Jerry Glase/Chuck Sennott Memorial 30 lap championship race is presented as part of 3M Night.
The race has been created to remember two people who were important members of the Grandview family before their untimely passing. Jerry Glase was a long time employee and a very important part of the track operations who lost his battle with cancer and Chuck Sennott was a popular late model racer who was fatally injured at another area track.
Mark Garman, a track official, was instrumental in putting the event together and has announced that the race will pay $1000 to win and will feature a beefed up purse with all starters earning extra money thanks to a long list of sponsors.
The NASCAR Dodge Weekly Series Modifieds will also be part of the show.
Racing will start at 7:30 p.m.
In other news from the track, Danny Erb put on a spectacular display of driving on Saturday night during the Mavericks Motorcycle Club NASCAR Dodge Weekly Series Modified feature coming from 29th starting spot to finish 11th gaining 18 positions and earning a $100 Hard Charger bonus courtesy of Tom Oates Chevy in Chester Springs, PA. Erb’s gain of 18 spots edged our feature winner Jeff Strunk who went from 18th to first.
The Mavericks Motorcycle Club used the Saturday night promotion to raise funds for the Alex’s Lemonade Stand Pediatric Cancer Charity.
Jon Kellner and the Hutt’s Glass No.85 NASCAR Modified team leads the chase for the $1000 being offered by Rossi Welding of Reading and D&S Archery of Barto to the driver able to win the most NASCAR sanctioned qualifying heat races at Grandview Speedway during the season. Kellner currently has seven qualifying heat wins.
No fans have been fortunate enough to win the BPG Racing/Chad Sinon Motorsports Pick 5 Contest so far this season. This Saturday night, August 20th, there will be $900 waiting for a fan that can pick the top five in the order they finish. Ballots are included in the official Grandview Groove track program. If no one wins all the entries will be entered in a drawing for $500 cash at the T.H.Properties Freedom 76 on September 10th. In addition all entries are entered in a drawing for BPG Racing/Jeff Strunk sportswear and another drawing will be held on August 20th with five lucky winners being announced.
Lap sponsorships are presently available for the T.H.Properties Freedom 76. Laps are being sold for $10 and $25 each. The $10 lap gets the sponsor a mention in the program book. The $25 Special Lap Sponsorship gets the sponsor a listing in the program book and mentions on the public address system during the event date. Lap sponsorship money goes to the leader of the lap being sponsored. Almost half of the laps have already been taken.
There are also opportunities to advertise in the special Grandview Groove T.H. Properties Freedom 76 track magazine or to sponsor an event at the Freedom 76 (September 10th), sponsor a hole and green at the T.H.Properties Freedom 76 Golf Tournament (September 8) or sponsor a special award. For lap sponsorship and marketing opportunities contact Ernie Saxton at 215.752.7797 or Esaxton144@aol.com.
Chances still remain available for the Grandview Speedway Champion’s Trip to Punta Cana (Dominican Republic). The eight day, seven night trip runs from November 28th through December 4th. The track champion will be part of the group enjoying the great trip with everyone staying at a luxury hotel on the ocean, all inclusive, with air transportation out of Philadelphia, PA. Chances are selling for $10 each or 3 for $25.00. The winner will receive a trip for two valued at close to $3000. To purchase chances you are invited to telephone Marilyn Saxton at 215.752.2392 or see her at the speedway. The drawing for the winner will be held at the T.H.Properties Freedom 76.
Grandview Speedway is a NASCAR sanctioned one-third-mile, banked clay oval located on Passmore Road, just off Route 100, in Bechtelsville, PA, 10 miles north of Pottstown. For information on coming events check out the website at www.grandviewspeedway.com or telephone the track at 610.754.7688.
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For additional information telephone Ernie Saxton at 215.752.7797 or email him at Esaxton144@aol.com.
MEDIA NOTE: If you are planning to cover the T.H.Properties Freedom 76 we would appreciate hearing from you as soon as possible so proper arrangements can be made. We thank you for your support of auto racing events at Grandview Speedway.

NEWS FROM GRANDVIEW SPEEDWAY
NASCAR Dodge Weekly Series Modifieds and Late Model stock car racing
Promoter: Bruce Rogers @610.754.7688
MEDIA CONTACT: Ernie Saxton Communications, Inc.
Ernie or Marilyn Saxton
215.752.7797 or 215.752.2392
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COMING EVENTS:
Saturday, August 20, 7:30 p.m. NASCAR Dodge Weekly Series Modifieds and Late Models (Jerry Glase/Chuck Sennott Memorial 30-lapper)
Tuesday, August 23, 7:30 p.m. Bob Miller and Bruce Rogers present Thunder on the Hill 5-25s. This is five features (no qualifying events) for 410 sprints, Big Block Modifieds, Late Models, 600cc Modifieds and 600cc Sprints
Saturday, August 27, 7:30 p.m. Hatfield Quality Meats/Kreiser Race Fuels Night featuring NASCAR Modifieds and Late Models, at least 15 events of racing.
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RACE RESULTS BRIEF: JEFF STRUNK AND JOHN GIESLER WIN FEATURES AT GRANDVIEW
Four time track champion and current NASCAR Dodge Weekly Series Modified point leader Jeff Strunk wheeled the BPG Racing/Chad Sinon Motorsports NO. 88 to victory Saturday night in the 30-lap Mavericks Motorcycle Club Modified feature race at Grandview Speedway. The 20-lap feature for the NASCAR Late Models was won by John Giesler.
Young Todd Smith lead the first lap with Sean Merkel moving to the front on the second lap and hold the lead until the 17th lap. At the 18 lap marker on a restart after a caution Meme DeSantis went to the front but five laps later DeSantis was sent to the pits while leading because of a flat left front tire. With DeSantis out, Jeff Strunk, who had been challenging the leader, took the top spot and went on to win. The victory was the fourth of the season for the Bethel, PA racer. Second spot went to Tom Mayberry followed by former champions Craig VonDohren and Terry Meitzler while Ryan Watt earned fifth.
The Late Model feature had Giesler leading the first lap and young Mike Kellner moving to the front on the second circuit. Junior Grebe got the lead on a restart after a caution. At 17 laps Randy Stoudt got the top spot after battling with Grebe for several laps. Grebe spun in turn two bouncing on some infield tire markers and he was out for the night. On the next lap Stoudt broke in turn two giving the leader to Giesler and Aston, PA racer was able to ride to his first win since April, 1998. Second went to Brian Shuey followed by Lou Egrie, Dean Stoudt and Steve Sennott.
Coming up on Saturday, August 20th, 7:30 p.m. is the first Jerry Glase/Chuck Sennott Memorial featuring the Late Models in a 30-lap championship along with the NASCAR Dodge Weekly Series Modifieds. At least 15 events of racing will be presented.
And on Tuesday, August 23rd, five 25-lap features (no qualifying events) will be presented featuring the 410 sprints, Big Block Modifieds, Late Models, 600cc Modifieds and 600cc Sprints. Racing starts at 7:30 p.m.
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JEFF STRUNK AND JOHN GIESLER WIN MAVERICK MOTORCYCLE NIGHT FEATURES

BECHTELSVILLE, PA AUGUST 14, 2005 . . . Four time track champion and current NASCAR Dodge Weekly Series Modified point leader Jeff Strunk looked like he might have to settle for second on Saturday night at Grandview Speedway with seven laps to go in the 30-lap feature and Meme DeSantis was leading. However a left front flat tire discovered by track officials on a caution restart sent DeSantis to the pits and Jeff Strunk to the front of the pack and he was able to ride to his fourth NASCAR Modified feature win of the season and pretty much put on a lock on his fifth track title.
In the 20-lapper for NASCAR Late Models John Giesler seemed to be content with what looked like a sure second place finish to Randy Stoudt when Stoudt had something break in the second turn while leading give the lead to Giesler. And for the final two laps of the 20-lap feature the Aston, PA racer was able to hold off the challenge of Brian Shuey and collect his first feature win since April, 1998.
In the 30-lapper for the NASCAR Modifieds, sponsored by the Mavericks Motorcycle Club, young Todd Smith lead the first lap with Sean Merkel taking the lead on the second circuit of the one-third-mile, clay banked oval. Surviving a variety of spins and a major pileup Merkel stayed in front of the field until the 17th lap. Meme DeSantis charged to the front on a caution restart and looked like he had what it would take to be the feature winner holding off the pinball action of Strunk, Merkel, Tom Mayberry and Craig VonDohren as they swapped positions.
Earlier in the feature DeSantis had been told by officials that he had a left front tire gone soft. On a 23rd lap restart after a caution officials told DeSantis that the tire was flat on his Eastern Rigging No. 11 and, based on track rules, he would have to take it to the pits giving the lead to Jeff Strunk.
Once in front Strunk, driving the BPG Racing/Chad Sinon Motorsports NO. 88, was able to hold off challenges from former track champion Tom Mayberry and Craig VonDohren to grab his fourth win of the season and pretty much give him his fifth track title with only three point events left to run. Second spot went to Mayberry (Sellersville) followed by VonDohren (0ley), Terry Meitzler (Kutztown) and Ryan Watt (Phoenixville).
Unofficially Strunk also earned a $100 Hard Charger bonus from Tom Oates Chevrolet of Chester Springs, Pa for coming from 18th starting spot to finish first.
The 20-lapper for the Late Models also had a wild finish with John Giesler, who lead the first lap coming back to lead the final two and get a win. Mike Kellner took the lead from the Aston, PA auto repair shop owner and set the pace until the 8th lap when Junior Grebe moved to the front after a caution restart.
At the 10th lap Grebe was challenged by five feature winner Randy Stoudt and the two put on quite a side-by-side battle for the top spot. At 17 laps with Stoudt edging out front Grebe lost control in turn two and bounced on top of a couple of infield tire markers putting him out for the night. One lap later Stoudt, looking like a sure winner, suddenly came to a stop in turn two and had to be towed off the track. Giesler got his lead back with two laps to go, held off the charge of Brian Shuey (Hamburg), and the two crossed the finish line with Giesler taking the win. Third spot went to two time champion Lou Egrie (Willow Grove) followed by four time champion Dean Stoudt (East Greenville) and Steve Sennott (Gilbertsville).
The entire 16 event show was run off in three and one half hours including a close to 30 minute power failure brought on by an exploding transformer down the road from the track.
Qualifying heat races for the Late Models were won by Dean Stoudt, Sean Merkel and Mike Kellner while Mark Malcom was given the Consolation victory. Sean Merkel won the Jim Brown Cash Dash.
Modified qualifiers were won by Doug Manmiller, Meme DeSantis, Kyle Weiss, John Tschudy and Craig VonDohren. The consolations victories were earned by Donny Erb, Keith Brightbill and Tom Umbenbauer while the Cheer’s Tavern Cash Dash went to John Tschudy.
Lap sponsorships for the T.H.Properties Freedom 76 (September 10) are now available at $10 and $25 a lap. The lap sponsorship money goes to the leader of the lap sponsored. The $25 lap sponsors will receive a big mention in the special Freedom 76 program book and public address announcements. For information on lap sponsorships and event sponsorship, special awards, telephone Ernie Saxton at 215.752.7797.
The NASCAR Late Models will be in the limelight on Saturday, August 20th with the running of the Jerry Glase/Chuck Sennott Memorial 30-lap championship for the Late Model racing talents. The Late Models will be racing for an increased purse with at least $700 going to the winner. There are a long list of sponsors involved in this one. The NASCAR Dodge Weekly Series Modifieds will also be in action. At least 15 big events of racing make up the night’s action package program. Racing gets the green flag at 7:30 p.m.
Five big 25-lap features, no qualifying events, will make up the Bob Miller/Bruce Rogers Thunder on the Hill event on Tuesday, August 23rd. Featured will be the 410 sprints, Big Block Modifieds, Late Models, 600cc Modifieds and 600cc Sprints. Racing starts at 7:30 p.m.
Grandview Speedway, a one-third-mile, banked clay oval, is a NASCAR sanctioned facility offering stock car racing every Saturday night from April through September. The track is located on Passmore Road, just off Route 100, 10 miles north of Pottstown, in Bechtelsville, PA. For information telephone 610.754.7688 or check in at their website, www.grandviewspeedway.com. Fans are invited to sign up for the FAN NEWS sent via email on a regular basis keeping fans informed what is going on at the speedway.
MAVERICKS MOTORCYCLE CLUB NIGHT NASCAR MODIFIED FEATURE, 30 LAPS:1.Jeff Strunk 2. Tom Mayberry 3. Craig VonDohren 4. Terry Meitzler 5. Ryan Watt 6. Shawn Reimert 7. Keith Brightbill 8.Mike Gular 9.Doug Manmiller 10.Rick Schaffer 11.Danny Erb 12.Rich Wisdo 13.Donny Erb 14.John Willman 15.Tom Umbenhauer 16.Tracy Readiner 17.Tom Sheetz 18.Todd Smith 19.Sean Merkel 20.Meme DeSantis 21.Bobby Trapper 22.John Tschudy 23. Jon Kellner 24.Mike Bailey 25.Steve Young 26.Brad Missimer 27.Kyle Weiss 28.Ray Swinehart 29. Barry Readinger
MAVERICKS MOTORCYLE CLUB NIGHT NASCAR LATE MODEL FEATURE, 20 LAPS:1.John Giesler 2.Brian Shuey 3.Lou Egrie 4.Dean Stoudt 5. Steve Sennott 6.Bill Henniner 7.Mike Kellner 8.Rick Todorow 9.Dave Conover 10.Dean Schaeffer 11.Dallas Breidenbach 12. Ron Kline 13. John Durling 14. Kelly Snyder 15.Buddy Wharton 16,Doug Snyder 17.Mark Malcom 18.Bill Graham 19.Jim Bahz 20.Chad Rae 21.Randy Stoudt 22.Junior Grebe 23. Sean Merkel 24. Greg Hoffmaster.

GRANDVIEW SPEEDWAY UNOFFICIAL POINT STANDINGS AS OF COMPLETION OF RACING ON SATURDAY, AUGUST 13TH.

UNOFFICIAL POINT STANDINGS FOR NASCAR MODIFIEDS
AS OF AUGUST 20, 2005

1. Jeff Strunk, Bethel, PA #88 4087****
2. Craig VonDohren, Oley, PA #70D 3313*
3. Terry Meitzler, Kutztown, PA #712 3108*
4. Mike Gular, Harleysville, PA #53 2976*
5. Keith Brightbill, Mohnton, PA #14 2829
6. Ray Swinehart, Bechtelsville, PA #33 2769**
7. Jon Kellner, Lansdale, PA #85AM 2701**
8. Tracy Readinger, Oley, PA #2T 2643
9. Kevin Hartnett, Perkasie, PA #81 2594*
10. Doug Manmiller, Wyomissing, PA #00 2469*
11. Ryan Watt, Phoenixville, PA #14W 2454
12. Kenny Gilmore, Fleetwood, PA #45 2365
13. Tom Mayberry, Sellersville, PA #61 2253
14. Danny Erb, Boyertown, PA #44 2227*
15. Kyle Weiss, Hamburg, PA #21K 2096
16. Meme DeSantis, Temple, PA #11/357 1970
17. Shawn Reimert, Oley, PA #91 1947
18. Rick Schaffer, Woxall, PA #6jr 1920
19. John Willman, Birdsboro, PA #74W 1878
20. Donny Erb, Douglassville, Pa #42 1861
Other Feature Winners - Larry Solomon*

UNOFFICIAL POINT STANDINGS FOR NASCAR LATE MODELS
AS OF AUGUST 20, 2005

1. Ron Kline, Salfordville, PA #3 3805****
2. Dean Schaeffer, Douglassville, PA #39 3366
3. Rick Todorow, Quakertown, PA #93 3366
4. Brian Shuey, Hamburg, PA #5D 3197
5. Steve Sennott, Gilbertsville, PA #61 3132
6. Lou Egrie, Willow Grove, PA #X4 3082
7. Harry Neiman, Bower Beach, DE #34 3048
8. Dave Conover, Royersford, PA #327 2953
9. Sean Merkel, Gilbertsville, PA #118 2915*
10. Dean Stoudt, East Greenville, PA #77 2914
11. Randy Stoudt, Pottstown, PA #22 2861*****
12. Mike Kellner, Lansdale, PA #57 2802*
13. Buddy Wharton, Birdsboro, PA #7B 2800
14. John Giesler, Aston, PA #ZT1 2769*
15. Junior Grebe, Gilbertsville, PA #73 2596*
16. Dallas Breidenbach, Pottstown, PA #2 2272
17. Kelly Snyder, Green Lane, PA #102 2142
18. Bill Henning, Lansdale, PA #80 2080
19. Greg Hoffmaster, Pottstown, PA #69 1908
20. Chuck Schutz, #ONE 1817
* = Feature Winner

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STRUNK AND SINON FAREWELL TOUR IS OVER….FOR NOW

BLUE BELL, PA August 9, 2005 . . . The Jeff Strunk/Chad Sinon Farewell Tour is over!! The team has been in the midst of a season long farewell tour as car owner Sinon had announced plans to leave the sport. That would have left Strunk, winner of close to 20 driving titles during his career, searching for a new owner relationship for 2006 and beyond.
However other racers will not be happy to hear that news because Strunk and Sinon have decided to keep their NASCAR Dodge Weekly Series and DIRT Modified team intact for at least one more season.
“Alan Finch (crew chief) and Jeff (Strunk) have just worn me down. They have kept after me about keeping this great team together,” said Sinon. “My wife, Lauren, and my kids really want to keep the team together. The members of the team, all of them, have been come an extension of our family.”
Sinon pointed out that he was not thrilled with the options facing Strunk for the future if he were to pull out as car owner and sponsor.
“We have a great bunch of people working together now. I feel that I owe them AT LEAST another season,” commented the popular car owner. “I enjoy the competition. That is a thrill for me.”
The BPG Racing/Chad Sinon Motorsports team will finish the season at NASCAR sanctioned Grandview Speedway (Bechtelsville, PA) and hopefully notch another NASCAR Dodge Weekly Series Modified championship and finish strong in the NASCAR Division II point chase. The championship and a strong Division II finish will be worth a lucrative amount of money to the team.
“We plan to run the rest of the NASCAR events scheduled at Big Diamond Raceway on Friday nights,” said Sinon. “And we are planning to run all the DIRT Super Series events left on the schedule plus the Grandview Speedway Thunder on the Hill events.” BPG Racing is active as a sponsor with the Thunder on the Hill Series.
In 2006 tentative plans have the Strunk and Sinon team, with Alan Finch as crew chief, running a full season at Grandview Speedway going after another NASCAR Dodge Weekly Series Modified title and making another run at the $25,000 being offered for a Division II title or even better the NASCAR National title worth about $150,000.
Strunk will run a full schedule of DIRT Super Series races and Sinon has interest in the 358 Modified (Friday night events) being run at Bridgeport, NJ Speedway for the 2006 season.
“I enjoy short track racing and I try to support it as much as possible. I feel all owners should give back to the sport. The sport gives to them, so it is logical, at least to me, that I as an owner make a point of giving back. Whether it’s sponsoring a night, doing giveaways, or making appearances on behalf of the tracks,” continued the successful Blue Bell, PA businessman. “Everyone that races should be doing that before it is too late. People are quick to complain but what did they do to make it better.”
Sinon has made a major contribution to the August 20th Jerry Glase/Chuck Sennott Memorial Late Model race being run at Grandview Speedway.
In addition BPG Racing/Chad Sinon Motorsports has added a new sponsor. Mojo, a sport fishing boat used for private charters and tournament fishing, out of Ocean City, MD has joined a long list of sponsors already in place. Included on the sponsor roster are Baringer Associates Insurance & Real Estate Services, Teo Fabrications, Main Racing Engines, Penske Racing Shocks, Will’s Equipment Painting, ISC Racer’s Tape, Bair Wheel Repair and the popular Restaurante SanMarco in Ambler, PA.
Sinon is also involved in ownership/sponsorship with Mike Gular’s NASCAR Modified team and Bobby Trapper’s Modified team.
On top of all that Sinon just recently visited the Victory Circle at Delaware Park when a horse that he was involved with as a partial owner won a race.
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Tom Umbenhauer was quick to come from third to first at the drop of the green and lead the field into turn one. In fact Umbenhauer just kept leading the 29 car starting field lap after lap. At the 11 lap marker Umbenhauer was already lapping some of the slower cars with Barry Readinger and Kenny Gilmore following.
With 17 laps in the record book, Umbenhauer still in front of the pack, Barry Readinger, running second, brought out the red flag when his car caught fire and came to a stop in turn two. Readinger was not injured but his strong effort was done for the night.

On the restart Kenny Gilmore was running second to the blistering pace being sent by Umbenhauer.
At 26 circuits of the one-third-mile clay banked oval Shawn Reimert was now second after Gilmore spun in turn four and had to go to the rear of the field. Two laps later Ray Swinehart, coming from 10th starting spot, moved into second and started to reel in the leader.

At 35 laps Ryan Watt spun off the fourth turn and that brought out a caution closing the field behind Umbenhauer. On the restart Swinehart was able to shoot to the front off turn two and once in fron the commanded the rest of the 50-lapper to pick up his third in a Forrest Rogers Memorial and earn $10,000. The Bechtelsville, PA racer also won the 25-lap feature the evening before at Big Diamond Speedway.

In victory lane Swinehart gave credit to his sponsors and his hard working crew. He also made a point of saying thank you to his wife.

There have been 10 different feature winners in the modified division of competition this season with four point races yet to be run.

Second spot went to Umbenhauer of Richland, PA with Mike Gular (Harleysville) earning a third. Meme DeSantis (Temple), back in the Norm Hansell owned #357 for the night, finished fourth coming from 16th starting spot. Four time track champion and current point leader Jeff Strunk (Bethel) finished fifth after having started 19th.
The 50-lap Memorial is run each year to remember the man who had the vision and the plan and then built the one-third-mile, clay banked Grandview Speedway.

Former Late Model champion John Giesler lead the 24 car field down for the green and set th