2008 Misc News - Tracks, Drivers, Events

For immediate release…thank you
Mountain Speedway media contact:
Gene Ostrowski gjtost@verizon.net (570) 752-7193
Promoter: Joe Callavini (570) 788-7544

Upcoming events:

Sat May 24 - Modifieds, Street Stocks, Thrillers, ATQMRA Midgets and 4 cyl. FWDs PLUS kids Big Wheel Races

Sun May 25 - Sport Mods, Legends, Super Stocks, Micro Stocks and Bandolarros (Double header with May 24)

Walls, Ryan and Nowak Soak up Season First Mountain Madness Enduro Wins

By: Gene Ostrowski

St. Johns, PA- Sixty-eight well prepared race cars and trucks turned out for enduro competition on a heavily rain soaked track Sunday at Mountain Speedway with the third round of the Mountain Madness Enduro Series, presented by ABC Car Crushing and Auto Parts of Hunlock Creek, PA. Persistent rain showers kept the track surface damp throughout the day and Jeff Walls, Sam Ryan and Kevin Nowak found the fast way to victory at the 1/3-mile oval.

Angelo Spezialetti brought the 6/8-cylinder field to the drop of the green for the 100-lap event. Upon taking the green, Joe Jentile slapped the front stretch wall on the rain soaked track, yet managed to take the lead. Only five laps later, Jeff Walls overtook Jentile in his front wheel drive vehicle and began to lap his competition.

The first of three red flags was thrown on lap twenty-one when John Bittoni, Jr. lost a wheel on the backstretch. At that point in the event, Harry Sager held second, followed by Mark Spencer, Jentile and Bobby Coco.

The top four remained the same at the halfway point in the race and Kevin Nowak moved into fifth, while driving the lone Chevy Blazer in the field.

When lap seventy-two came around, Walls found himself on a lap of his own, as he passed Sager. Trouble found Sager two laps later, when he and Joe Helberg collected in turns one and two. Sager was done for the afternoon.

Despite being spun out with a handful of laps remaining, Walls held on for his first victory of the season over Jentile, Nowak, Spencer and Phil Lamonaco.

Pete Verwys, Jr. led the four-cylinder field out of turn four and to the drop of the green in the 100-lap enduro. Mark Foreman started in the middle of the front row and immediately too command of the event. Sam Ryan tucked into the second spot, followed by Sig Albarran, Brandon Brown and Vince James.

The best battle for the lead took place between laps ten and forty. First, Ryan took the lead on lap ten, but lost it to Foreman on the following lap. Over the next thirty laps, the two diced it up while running side by side almost the entire time. That’s when Foreman began to slide back.

Ryan still had command halfway through the race and series points leader, Dave Bentley, Jr. moved into second. Foreman held third with Anthony Pizzo and Larry Spencer completing the top five.

With only twenty-five laps remaining, Foreman headed pit side with a flat tire. That moved Bob Haeger into the top five.

Ryan remained out front over the remainder of the event and held off a late race charge by Pizzo to notch his first enduro victory of the season. Pizzo could have won if the race distance was one more lap. Instead he settled for second. Bentley finished in the third spot, followed by Robin Schewire and Tony Arcarro.

Spencer and Haeger crossed the finish line fourth and fifth respectively, but were disqualified in post race tech.

Kevin Nowak started from the pole and never looked back, as he cruised to the 25-lap trophy trucks win over Harry Sager, Frank Katona and Richard Petey.

Susan Ryan lapped the entire field to take the 15-lap 6/8-cylinder “ladies only” enduro and Anne Chase held off “The Racing Mom”, Deb Arner to notch the 25-lap “ladies only” four cylinder win.

ABC Car Crushing and Auto Parts
Mountain Madness Enduro Series Round #3 Results

6/8 Cylinder (100-laps)
Pos No. Name
1 31x Jeff Walls
2 41 Joe Jentile
3 53 Kevin Nowak
4 124 Mark Spencer
5 14 Phil Lamonaco
6 74 James Presley
7 33 TJ Kapish
8 30 Ed Brown Jr
9 153 Kevin Olando
10 24 Bobby Coco
11 14X Brian Brown
12 79 Jason Sherman
13 417 Bob Wink
14 410 Steve Tito
15 34 Angelo Spezialetti
16 50X Kevin Schultz
17 302 Joe Helberg
18 29R Richard Paciotti
19 44 Mike Parisi
20 50 Edward Primavera
21 1 Wayne Geiss
22 266 Bob Kulik
23 78 Aaron Miller
24 11 Rich Graboske
25 44 Mark Frankenfield
26 26C John Bittoni Jr
27 98 Dominic Ranieri Jr
28 99 Robin Schewire
29 61 Harry Sager
30 10 Keith Frankenfield
31 26 John Bittoni Sr
32 55 Larry Carmen
33 32 Dan Birdsall
34 310 Bill Stockert
35 1X Cory Student

4 Cylinder (100-laps)
Pos No. Name
1 7 Sam Ryan
2 81 Anthony Pizzo
3 5X Dave Bentley Jr
4 99 Robin Schewire
5 2 Tony Arcarro
6 13 Robert Fink
7 29X James White
8 5 Steve Wilson
9 F19 Bill Rice
10 ? Charles Barbeisch Jr
11 27V Mike Ventura
12 77M Jack McElrath
13 70D Denise Siegel
14 17 Art Kulik
15 9 Brandon Brown
16 30 Ed Brown Jr
17 200 Sig Albarran
18 63 Nikki Sager
19 56K Kayla Kovach
20 14 Kevin Kruczek
21 116 Mark Foreman
22 28 Allen Myers
23 67 Larry Spencer III
24 78M Vince James
25 6 John Saccomandi
26 5 Peter Verwys Jr
DQ 24 Larry Spencer Jr
DQ 38 Bob Haeger

Trophy Trucks (25-laps)
Pos No. Name
1 53 Kevin Nowak
2 61 Harry Sager
3 27 Frank Katona
4 43 Richard Petey
DNS 153 Kevin Orando

6/8 Cylinder Ladies Enduro (15-laps)
Pos No. Name
1 43 Susan Ryan
2 417 Jody Wink
3 55 Tracy Carmen

4 Cylinder Ladies Enduro (25-laps)
Pos No. Name
1 24 Anne Chase
2 70D Deborah Arner
3 56K Maria Kovach
4 7 Susan Ryan
5 9 Christina Slusser
6 1X Linda Student

May 17, 2008 – Hamlin Speedway, Hamlin PA – Slingshot/Micro Sprints:

Mother nature took control of our racing program with on and off rain showers that delayed warm-ups and finally postponed the karting show until next week. The Big Car Show was attempted for the 66 cars signed in for competition! With 2 extended run-in sessions following the rain showers – all heats were raced, the feature line ups in place, and the junior slingshots on tap for their feature. With only 2 laps logged – the rains came again for the final time sending the class to the pits! It was a night to remember that persistence did not overcome Mother Nature’s wrath! Check out the ’08 Photos page at www.HamlinSpeedway.com to see the Driver of the Week and the never say die attempt to go racing!

On schedule for next Saturday 5/24/08 are the make up features for the Junior Slingshots and the Regular Slingshots in tandem with the Twin-20s for the 270cc Micro Sprints. We are tentatively planning to make up the 270cc Micro Sprint feature from 5/17 on 5/31 when the “Briggs Stock Light Challenge” event is also scheduled. The Super 40! For the Super Slingers! Will be “on-hold” and discussed on Saturday at the driver’s meeting to determine it’s makeup date.

On May 30th & May 31st – Hamlin Speedway has joined forces with Snydersville Raceway to host a dual track challenge event for the Briggs Stock Light competitors. This partnership event has been sponsored by DMI Manufacturing Inc. the creator of the EBU (Energy Bank Unit). This is a robust opportunity for the Briggs Stock Light competitors to earn a $500 payout to win plus the challenge payout to win both events with Friday’s night “Dick Haring Memorial”!

DMI will be sponsoring 5 major events at both speedways and will be bringing their DMI Orange County Chopper Bike to Hamlin on May 31st.

For more information – check out www.HamlinSpeedway.com

Contact: Lillian Bell
(717) 292-1696

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Billet Wins Make-up Feature from Last Week at SSP on Saturday; Rain Wins The Rest of the Night

Newberrytown, PA (May 17, 2008) – Racing action at the Susquehanna Speedway Park for Stock Car Saturday Night found Carlisle’s Carl Billet winning the Late Model feature postponed from April 26. The York Haven Auto Sales Mini Van feature went to Richard Day. A rain storm hit the speedway as the remainder of the feature events were to begin. All qualifying events were completed. The feature events postponed to a late date are the Late Models (rescheduled for Sat., June 28), Street Stocks (rescheduled for Sat., June 21), Xtreme Stock Cars (rescheduled for Sat., June 28), Four Cylinder Stock Cars (rescheduled for Sat., May 24) and PENNMAR Vintage Cars (rescheduled for Sat., June 21).

The evening began with a make-up 20-lap Late Model feature from April 26. Chuck Yingling Jr. and Carl Billet brought the field to the green with Billet taking the lead on start. A 12-car pileup in turns 3 & 4 on the first lap brought out the yellow. A complete restart was in order with all 12 cars moved to the rear of the field. Once again on the restart, Billet took command of the lead with Yingling once again in close pursuit. On the fifth circuit, Yingling brought out the yellow, moving Jake Jones to the rear bumper of Billet. On the restart, Billet held the lead. Jones chased Billet lap after lap but at the end was unable to take the top spot. 2007 Late Model Track Champion, Carl Billet took his second victory of the season. Jones finished second with Bud Witmer in third, Justin Ehhrart finished fourth and Cam Zeigler was in fifth. Ehrhart failed to go over the scales after the feature and was moved to the tail of the lead lap to the 12th spot. This moved John Moser, Jr. in the fifth place finishing position.

In the 10-lap York Haven Auto Sales Mini Van feature event, Richard Day took the lead on the 7th lap form Jeff Svendsen and went on to win the feature over John Durussell. Daryl Sipe finished third with Chad Gracey and Robert Fryberger finishing fourth and fifth respectively.

Racing action returns on Saturday, May 24, with the 54th Anniversary Race featuring the Late Models, Street Stocks, Xtreme Stock Cars, Classic Cars and Four Cylinder Stock Cars. There will also be make-up Xtreme Stock Car feature from the postponed April 26 race event and Four Cylinder Stock Cars from May 17. Racing action begins at 6:00 p.m. (please note the changed start time). Pit gates will open at 3:30 p.m. and grandstand gates will open at 4:00 p.m.

The Susquehanna Speedway Park is located off I-83 to exit 32, then 1.4 miles NW on SR382 to York Road, then 1.3 miles south. For more information, contact the speedway offices at (717) 292-1696 or visit online at sspracing.net. On raceday, please use the track phone at (717) 938-9170 for up-to-date information.

Race Results from Saturday, May 17, 2008

Late Models Feature (20 laps): 1. Carl Billet; 2. Jake Jones; 3. Bud Witmer; 4. Cam Zeigler; 5. John Moser, Jr.; 6. Grant Adams; 7. Carl Graves; 8. Travis McClelland; 9. Chuck Yingling; 10. Sam Leonard, Jr.; 11. Steve Weikel; 12. Justin Ehrhart; 13. Kyle Saylor; 14. Laudan Seigfreid; 15. Steve Billet; 16. Chase Billet; 17. Darrell Henry; 18. Chaz Walls; 19. Randy Christine, Jr.; 20. Charles Potts; DNS – Gene Wrightstone.

FEATURE LAP LEADERS: Carl Billet (1-20).

HEAT RACE WINNERS: Justin Ehrhart and Jake Jones

York Haven Auto Sales Mini Van Feature (10 laps): 1. Richard Day; 2. John Durussell; 3. Daryl Sipe; 4. Chad Gracey; 5. Robert Fryberger; 6. Brandon Hedstrom; 7. Jason Anderson; 8. Dan Snyder; 9. Kimberly Martino; 10. Tana Reisinger; 11. George Lucas; 12. Rodney Groves; 13. Kenny Latz; 14. Bill Wise; 15. Jeff Svendsen; 16. Larry Hoffman, Jr.; 17. Steve Smith.

FEATURE LAP LEADERS: Svendsen (1-6); Day (7-10).

Features to Be Completed at a Late Date

Late Models Feature Lineup (to be run on Saturday, June 28) (20 laps): Row 1: Sterling Kinard & Chaz Walls; Row 2: Laudan Seigfreid & Randy Christine, Jr.; Row 3: Sam Leonard Jr. & John Moser Jr.; Row 4: Jake Jones & Steve Billet; Row 5: Chuck Yingling, Jr. & Bud Witmer; Row 6: Cam Zeigler & Carl Billet; Row 7: Carl Graves & Grant Adams; Row 8: Justin Ehrhart & Gary Potts; Row 9: Steve Weikel & Denny Willey; Row 10: Travis McClelland & John McDonough, Jr.; DNQ – Charles Potts; Kyle Saylor; Darrel Henry.

HEAT RACE WINNERS: Graves and Christine

Street Stocks Feature Lineup (to be run on Saturday, June 21) (20 laps): Row 1: Bryan Shue & Jimmy Slaseman; Row 2: Gregory Diehl & Chad Smith; Row 3: George Eash & Steven Dove; Row 4: Dustin Hollinger & Eric Walker; Row 5: Paul Morgan & Joey Hoffer; Row 6: Wes Alleman & Craig Morgan; Row 7: Scott Thunberg & Jenn Scott; Row 8: Garrett Shover & Jaynee Zeigler; Row 9: Jim Rost Sr. & Calvin Herman.

HEAT RACE WINNERS: Shue and Slaseman

Xtreme Stock Car Feature Lineup (to be run on Saturday, June 28) (20 laps): Row 1: Ronald Vance & Bill Fulton; Row 2: Larry Landis & Tim Hahn; Row 3: Travis Horan & Chris Heller; Row 4: Alex Updegraff & Adam Smith; Row 5: Matt Wampler & Donnie Broderick; Row 6: Ray Broderick & Ricky Bender; Row 7: Sam Rial & Sean Todd; Row 8: Nolan Barshinger & John Frye; Row 9: Lance Danmyer & Michael Kiehl; Row 10: Matt Adams & Jason Failor; Row 11: Randy Blank & Mike Taft; Row 12: Stephen Ramsey & Jed Latshaw; DNQ – Mark Paine; Robert Pyle III; Shaun Linn; Rickey Hippensteel, Jr.

HEAT RACE WINNERS: Vance; Horan and Failor.

CONSOLATION WINNER: Danmyer

Four Cylinder Stock Car Feature Lineup (to be run on Saturday, May 24) (20 laps): Row 1: John Stoll, Jr. & Jason Smith; Row 2: Leroy Long & Eric Hollenbach; Row 3: Ronnie Buck & Ed Hollenbach; Row 4: Bryan Michael & Gary Newell; Row 5: Dennis Christ, Jr. & Ron Combs Jr.; Row 6: Henry Lesher & Russell Clavey; Row 7: Jerry Hoagland & Steve Bair.

HEAT RACE WINNERS: Ed Hollenbach and Buck

PENNMAR Vintage Car Feature Lineup (to be run on Saturday, June 21) (12 laps): Row 1: Alan Pahulick & Glenn Pobletts; Row 2: Fred Krickbaum & Rochard Pastor; Row 3: Larry Felty & Paul Bacchus; Row 4: Stew Wenrich & Lloyd Hockenberry; Row 5: Craig Coghill & Fred Thompson.

Upcoming Events at SSP:

May 24 (Sat.) 54th Anniversary Race - Late Models, Street Stocks, Xtreme Stock Cars (plus postponed XSC feature from

April 26), Four Cylinder Stock Cars (plus postponed feature from May 17), Classic Cars (6:00 p.m.)

May 26 (Mon.) AMA Racing – details to be announced.

May 28 (Wed.) Wednesday Night Test & Tune Session (6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.); Gates open at 5:00 p.m.

May 31 (Sat.) Kid’s Box Car Racing - Late Models, Street Stocks, Xtreme Stock Cars (plus postponed XSC feature from

May 3), Women on Wheels Stock Cars & Mini Vans (7:00 p.m.)

June 7 (Sat.) Late Models, Street Stocks, Xtreme Stock Cars, Legends Cars (plus postponed Legends Cars feature from April 26) & Mini Vans (7:00 p.m.)

June 11 (Wed.) Wednesday Night Test & Tune Session (6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.); Gates open at 5:00 p.m.

June 14 (Sat.) ”Fab 4 Series”/ York County Racing Club Night - Late Models (25 laps), Street Stocks (25 laps), Xtreme Stock Cars (25 laps) & ARDC Midgets (20 laps) plus Clean Technologies Young Guns Shootout (7:00 p.m.)

June 15 (Sun.) Father’s Appreciation Night - 358 Sprint Car Summer Championship (25 laps), ARDC Midgets (20 laps), Legends Cars (6:00 p.m.); Rain date – Sunday, August 17.

June 21 (Sat.) A.R.C.H. (Auto Racing Club of Hagerstown) Fan Club Night - Late Models, Street Stocks (plus postponed feature from May 17), Xtreme Stock Cars, Four Cylinder Stock Cars & PENNMAR Vintage Cars (plus postponed feature from May 17) - (7:00 p.m.)

June 25 (Wed.) Wednesday Night Test & Tune Session (6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.); Gates open at 5:00 p.m.

June 28 (Sat.) Late Models (plus postponed feature from May 17), Street Stocks, Xtreme Stock Cars (plus postponed feature from May 17) & Mini Vans (7:00 p.m.)

July 3 (Thur.) Eichelberger’s U-Pull It Super Show III - ARDC Midgets, 600cc Micro Sprints, Legends Cars & W.O.W.

(Women on Wheels) Stocks (7:00 p.m.) - The 600cc Micro Sprints will be part of the 2nd Annual PA 600cc Sprint Car Speedweek with entries from all over the United States.

July 5 (Sat.) 3rd Annual Summer Fun Championships - Late Models (30 laps), Street Stocks (25 laps), Xtreme Stock

Cars (25 laps), Four Cylinder Stock Cars (25 laps) - (7:00 p.m.)

July 6 - July 18: Track Closed (Summer Vacation)

- Wednesday Night Test & Tune – The next Wednesday Night test session will be on May 28. It is open to any type of racecars. The cost is $12.00 per person for pit passes and a $20.00 fee for each racecar entering the pit area ($32.00 per car & driver combination). Gates will open at 5:00 p.m. with open track time from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. by class. The fuel pumps fro Miller’s Racing Parts will be open from 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Each session will be 6 – 8 laps per session. The grandstands are open free to the public. The main concession stand will also be open throughout the night.

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KEYSTONE CUP THIS WEEKEND

York Haven, Pa.....The second annual Keystone Cup Series for the central Pennsylvania Sprint Cars will fill the Memorial Day weekend with exciting racing action. The series will feature five races in six days, with $5000 awaiting the winner of each event.

The Keystone Cup Series features the 410 Sprint Cars in a program that will include time trials, heat races, a B-Main, and an A-Main. Most programs will also feature a second class of racing action.

Racing action begins on Wednesday evening at the Grandview Speedway as the NAPA Auto Parts Thunder on the Hill Racing Series opens its' nineteenth season. The 1/3rd mile high-banked oval, near Bechtelsville, will host a 35 lap feature for the 410 sprints paying $5,000 to the winner. The wingless ARDC Midgets will also be on the program that begins at 7:30 PM. For more information, visit www.thunderonthehillracingseries.com.

After one night off, Keystone Cup moves to the historic Williams Grove Speedway, near Mechanicsburg. The Sprint Cars will be the only attraction at the Grove, and will run in a 30 lap feature. The banked ½ mile oval has been a part of dirt track history since 1939.

Saturday evening the series moves to the Lincoln Speedway, near Hanover, for Kline Services night. The 4/10s mile banked oval will feature a 30 lap feature for the Sprint Cars, plus Legends Cars and Thundercars. Fireworks are also a part of the program.

On Sunday evening Keystone Cup moves to Selinsgrove Speedway, for Heister House night. The big ½ mile banked oval will host a 30 lap Sprint Car feature, plus Prostocks.

Keystone Cup wraps up Memorial Day evening at Port Royal Speedway. Another big ½ mile banked oval, the Port also goes for 30 laps in the Sprint Car feature. The Prostocks will be there as well.

Last year Fred Rahmer claimed the Keystone Cup title without a feature win. This year Rahmer has already won six times, and he hopes to add to that total during the Keystone Cup.

Last year's six race series found five different drivers in victory lane. Lucas Wolfe, who is now touring with the World of Outlaws, won twice, while Outlaw ace Danny Lasoski, Mark Smith, Greg Hodnett, and Stevie Smith each won once.

Hodnett has a pair of wins thus far this season, while both Smiths have won once.

The central Pennsylvania circuit has produced a number of different winners this season, and most are expected to compete in all or part of the Keystone Cup series.

Jeff Shepard has already won three races this season, including two high paying time trial shows. His team is concentrating on time trial events this season, and should be ready for the Keystone Cup.

High School senior Cody Darrah is the other multi time winner this season. The 18 year old scored two wins on the same night at Lincoln Speedway, and is expected to compete in the Keystone Cup series. Like Shepard, Darrah is on his game in time trial events, and just last weekend set fast time at a Williams Grove World of Outlaws event.

Brian Leppo also picked off a big win in a time trial event this season, and should fair well during the Keystone Cup series. Other Pennsylvania winners this season include Keith Kauffman, Todd Shaffer, Doug Esh, Niki Young, Alan Krimes, Rick Lafferty, Blane Heimbach, and 410 "super rookie" Pat Cannon.

All Star point leader Lance Dewease is still a local crowd favorite, and will compete in several Keystone Cup events that don't conflict with the All Star schedule.

END

For immediate release…thank you

Mountain Speedway media contact:
Gene Ostrowski gjtost@verizon.net (570) 752-7193
Promoter: Joe Callavini (570) 788-7544
Co-Promoter: Mike Odwazny mikemtnspd@epix.net (570) 384-3215

Upcoming events:

Sat May 17 - PA Asphalt Mod Champ Series (Round #2- 75 laps), PLUS Late Models, Street Stocks and Thrillers

Sun May 18 - Mountain Madness Enduro Series race #3, featuring 4 Cyl, 6/8 Cyl. and Trophy Truck enduros.

Paules, Frees and Truex Grab Mother’s Day Gold at Mountain Speedway

By: Gene Ostrowski

St. Johns, PA- With mothers receiving free admission to the speedway Sunday, plenty of drivers took part in the Mother’s Day Special at Mountain Speedway. Earl Paules held off Shaun Carrig to score the sport modified victory and Ron Frees extended his point lead after winning his second straight super stock main event. Ryan Truex outlasted the field and notched the win in the legend feature. Brian Braddock scored the micro stock verdict and Tyler Truex scored his very first asphalt bandolarro main event win.

After running heat races in the afternoon, the top six drivers in the sport modified division redrew for starting spots to start the 40-lap main event.

Rick Zacharias and Shaun Carrig shared the front row and when the green flag flew, Zacharias shot into the early lead. Earl Paules started third and quickly moved into second by lap two.

Paules finally found the opening he was looking for when Zacharias slid up the race track in turn one. He grabbed the lead as Carrig closed in on Zacharias for second.

With fifteen laps in the books, John Wilbur grabbed third from Carrig and began to reel in the second place car, but only a few laps later Wilbur ran up high off of turn two, which allowed Carrig to retake the position.

The top two remained the same over the course of the event, with Carrig and Wilbur swapping the third position from time-to-time.

The final caution flag waved with four laps remaining when Tom Kearns spun in turns one and two. Wilbur was slow getting up to speed on the restart and lost the fourth spot to Jason Hearne.

Paules held off Carrig over the remaining laps and went on to score his first sport modified win of the season. Carrig crossed the stripe in second, followed by Zacharias, Hearne and Kevin Davison.

Earl Paules, Shaun Carrig and Scott Riggleman were heat race winners.

After a six car redraw for starting positions, the super stocks hit the speedway for their 25-lap feature. Gregg Miranda led the field down to the drop of the green, but lost the top spot to Ron Frees after one circuit.

Frank Reakes took command of the event only three laps later, but the two were sent to the rear on lap eleven after Frees made contact and spun Reakes off of turn two.

Miranda inherited the lead for the restart and held the top spot with Nick Gargiulo in second.

The two tangled on lap thirteen, and again, the third place car inherited the lead. This time is was Paul Thomas. Thomas led until lap twenty-three, when he spun after being overtaken by Frees and Reakes.

Reakes attempted to get by Frees over the remaining laps, but had to settle for second. Jerry Stanzione, Rick Koph and Bill Vanderveen completed the top five.

Ron Frees and Gregg Miranda were heat race winners.

The top six legend qualifiers redrew for starting spots with Ryan Truex starting on the pole. Truex immediately jumped out front in the 15-lap feature, which was cut short for 20-laps because of time.

By halfway, Truex led over Roger Coss, Derek Hopkins, Mike Alcaro and Scott Hubler.

Many caution periods plagued the event with the last coming on lap thirteen, when Malcolm Campbell spun in turn two. Casey Robicheau and Bobby Baltera were also collected.

Truex had no trouble en route to the win over Coss, Hopkins, Alcaro and Karl Heisler, but the worst wreck happened after the checkered flag.

Several cars were out of shape at the finish and with nowhere to go, Katrine Lotti’s car launched into the air down towards turn one. The car barrel rolled once in mid air before slamming the turn one fence.

The red flag was displayed and miraculously, Lotti climbed from the car under her own power.

Heat race wins went to Roger Coss, Michael Stull and Ryan Truex.

Ten micro stocks took the green flag for a 15-lap feature race. Brian Braddock led all of the laps, but it didn’t come easy, as he held off a hard charging Denny Hiddemen and former Mountain feature winner, Tom Ervin, to victory. Nick Cottone and Jim Van Dine completed the top five.

Tyler Truex held off Robert Vassilatos to take his very first bandolarro win on asphalt in the 15-lap feature.

For all up-to-date information on Mountain Speedway, please visit the track website at www.mountainspeedway.com.

Sport Modifieds (40-laps) 1. EARL PAULES 2. Shaun Carrig 3. Rick Zacharias 4. Jason Hearne 5. Kevin Davison 6. Scott Riggleman 7. Mike Skarbowski 8. Mike Speeney 9. Jason Willet 10. Rich Hallgrind 11. Randy MacConnell 12. Beryle Herman 13. Tom Kearns 14. Tom Wanick III 15. Gary Pien 16. Bobby Richards 17.John Wilbur 18. Stephen Voorhees DNS: Joe King

Super Stock (25-laps) 1. RON FREES 2. Frank Reakes 3. Jerry Stanzione 4. Rick Kopf 5. William Vanderveen 6. John Kopf 7. Elliott Wohl 8. Paul Thomas 9. Billy Cole 10. Gregg Miranda 11. Nick Gargiulo 12. Shelle Moormann

Legends (15-laps) 1. RYAN TRUEX 2. Roger Coss 3. Derek Hopkins 4. Mike Alcaro 5. Karl Heisler 6. Michael Stull 7. Casey Robicheau 8. Bobby Baltera 9. Malcolm Campbell 10. Katrine Lotti 11. Steve Gaul 12. Scott Hubler 13. Jordan Adams 14. AJ Wright 15. JJ Artfitch 16. Pat Johnson 17.Vinny Troia 18. Joe DeGracia 19. Kevin Nowak DNS: Robby Walton

Micro Stocks (15-laps) 1. BRIAN BRADDOCK 2. Denny Hiddemen 3. Tom Ervin 4. Nick Cottone 5. Jim Van Dine 6. Andy Hiddemen 7. Bill Kreigner Sr 8. Bill Kreigner Jr 9. Jean Hiddemen 10. John Brennfleck

Bandolarros (15-laps) 1. TYLER TRUEX 2. Robert Vassilatos

May 10, 2008 – Hamlin Speedway – Slingshot & 270cc Micro Sprint Results:

May 10, 2008 – A beautiful spring day and cool evening brought some tough competition to Hamlin!

The 27-car field of Regular Slingshots put on a fantastic show of competition, side-by-side racing, and the never say die attitude! The “Bushkill Bullet” #1R Kyle Rohner, coming off a tough prior week of competition, drove a perfect race on Saturday night to earn his 1st Hamlin Speedway feature win in 2008! After winning his heat, with the handicap in place, Rohner started in the 7th position in the Big Dance! On the pole was the #12D of Dana Smith with #91 Daniel West on the outside. As the green flag dropped - the #12D of Dana Smith jumped into the lead until turn 3 where a spin collected several cars. With a total restart the #91 of Daniel West jumped into the lead. By lap 8 the #1R of the “Bushkill Bullet” was coming to the front and captured the lead from West to never retreat. Hot competition behind Rohner included the battle between the #327 Zach O’Connell, #59 of Cody Kline, and #23 of Shannon Smith. The #55r of Ryan Wood earned a 5th place finish with #14t of Jeff Cosgrove in 6th, #5s of Dale Kober in 7th, #91 of Daniel West in 8th, #12 of Adam Brown in 9th, and #97 of Jilly Long in 10th. The Hard Charger award goes to #13x Ben “Flip” Whitaker running the #51 car of Carl Bittenbender coming from the 24th starting spot to finish 12th!
Heat Winners: #12 Adam Brown, #327 Zach O’Connell, #1R Kyle Rohner
Hard Charger: #13x/51 Ben (Flip) Whitaker
Total Cars = 27

The 270cc Micro Sprints saw the #88 of Nick Skias inherit the lead from the #7 of Rick Casario, after a spin, to go on to victory lane for his 1st win of 2008 at Hamlin! Coming home a strong 2nd was the #8s of Pete Skias, the #28 of Eric Bodine in 3rd, the #83 of Nunzi Allegrucci in 4th, and #92 of Joe Smith in 5th. Earning a solid 6th was the #12 of Rich O’Neill with the Hard Charger award going to the #94 of Matt Mountz coming from the 14th starting spot to finish 7th after an engine burn in his heat race. Eighth goes to the #22b of Darin Bartholomew, 9th to the #98b of Blaine Schosser, and 10th to #7 of Rick Casario, the pole sitter.
Heat Winners: #8s Pete Skias and #88 of Nick Skias
Hard Charger: #94 Matt Mountz
Total Cars = 16

The Junior Slingshots, with a strong 11-car field, saw the #12 of Mikey Horton dominate the feature event leading from the drop of the green flag to the checkered! Coming from the 4th starting spot to finish 2nd was the #27 of Jacob Hendershot with the #97j of Justin Brewster in 3rd. Coming home 4th was the #2 of Brittany Tresch and 5th went to #93 of Jason West earning the Hard Charger coming from the 10th starting spot. The top novice driver for the last week of novice juniors was the #33 of Troy Langendoerfer! Troy suffered mechanical problems in the previous 2 weeks of competition only to come out ahead on week #3!
Heat Winner: #97j Justin Brewster and #12 of Mikey Horton
Hard Charger: #93 Jason West
Total Cars = 11

The Super! Slingers saw the #5s of Dale Kober return to victory circle for his first 2008 win! Coming home a very strong 2nd was the #33 of John Wesp with the #23c of Marc Daniels in 3rd. Finishing a solid 4th was the #780 of Rich Sanford with the #112 of Randy Leuthe in 5th. Rounding out the top 10 was the #21 of Todd Chambers, #87 of Bob Clark, #12D of Henry Anderson, #96 of Dale Reed, and #49 Floyd Aumick in 10th. Next week is the SUPER 40! For the Super! Slingers twin heats, non-handicap $500 to win with 24 or more entries!
Heat Winner: #96 Dale Reed
Total Cars = 12

REGULAR SLINGSHOTS
1. #1R KYLE ROHNER
2. #327 Zach O'Connell
3. #59 Cody Kline
4. #23 Shannon Smith
5. #55r Ryan Wood
6. #14t Jeff Cosgrove
7. #5s Dale Kober
8. #91 Daniel West
9. #12 Adam Brown
10. #97 Jill Long
11. #780 Rich Sanford
12. #13x/51 Ben Whitaker
13. #23c Bill Clark
14. #19 Emily VanInwegen
15. #o5 John Pantis
16. #89 Peter Patchoski
17. #57 Mark Berkenstock
18. #38 Mike Dougherty
19. #5 Paul Ennes
20. #26 Mackenzie Brink
21. #920 Chad Winowich
22. #12d Dana Smith
23. #21 Bobby Kuiken
24. #37 Tony Frable
25. #4 Mike Butler
26. #29r Kyle Rode
27. #31 Nathan West

270cc MICRO SPRINTS
1. #88 NICK SKIAS
2. #8s Pete Skias
3. #28 Eric Bodine
4. #83 Nunzi Allegrucci
5. #92 Joe Smith
6. #12 Rich O’Neill
7. #94 Matt Mountz
8. #22b Darin Bartholomew
9. #98b Blain Schosser
10. #7 Rick Casario
11. #5x Bobby Butler
12. #7c Jamie Czekai
13. #22j Angela Caruso
14. #14 CJ Caputo
15. #22g James Lambert
16. #99a Jay Horvath

JUNIOR SLINGSHOTS
1. #12 MIKEY HORTON
2. #27 Jacob Hendershot
3. #97j Justin Brewster
4. #2 Brittany Tresch
5. #93 Jason West
6. #15 Cait Chambers
7. #33 Troy Langendoerfer, novice
8. #551 AJ Tonkin
9. #01 Shelby Ogozaly, novice
10. #6 Colin White, novice
11. #51b Molly Chambers

SUPER! SLINGERS
1. #5s DALE KOBER
2. #33 John Wesp
3. #23c Marc Daniels
4. #780 Rich Sanford
5. #112 Randy Leuthe
6. #21 Todd Chambers
7. #87 Bob Clark
8. #12d Henry Anderson
9. #96 Dale Reed
10. #49 Floyd Aumick
11. #5 Paul Ennes
12. #51 Carl Bittenbender

2007 Linda's Speedway Champion Marc Daniels took the ride in the S&S rental for the night and it paid off for Marc as he convincingly took the top spot and was never denied from there .With Jan Acker who has shown he can get the job done and be a force in 2008 leading the field to the green in his # 20 ,it was no easy chore as the 2007 Slinsghot by Tobias National Champion Billy VanInwegen, Jr was his front row partner. The green waved and Billy mashed the gas into turn 1 and grabbed the top spot. Jan was relentless and answered the call reclaiming the spot he had earned from qualifying by passing Billy heading off of turn 2. Action aplenty was trailing right behind them as Mike Glass, Jim Housworth, Bill Weaver and Brandon Bucher all tried their best to pick up some spots early in the 30 lapper. Not really entering the spotlight right away was Marc Daniels in the driver's seat of the 5S for Ryan Smith who could not make the call due to some extensive oral surgery. Marc was slowly picking off cars 1 by 1 and it took 2 restarts for Marc to become a solid factor in the race to the front. He passed Glass, Billy V and had Acker to deal with for the win.The pair raced for 4 laps before Daniels found the bottom to his liking in turn 4 and was never to be denied after that .Paul Lotier, Jr., Nate Christman and Ryan Wells were keeping up with the top 5 but Lotier suffered mechanical problems and Simon Egan enters the picture in the 551 and becomes a member of the top 5.With the laps winding down it was a battle to the end as a few drivers had an outside chance to pick up a few spots. With the white flag waving Kaitie McCardle found back luck in the cockpit and limped slowly on the outside. With the field bearing down on her it could be a factor and was as Wells and Christman mixed it up with Christman collecting McCardle at the line and fell back to 8th as he limped his car to the finish line. Daniels headed to the scale and then to victory lane with Jan Acker and Billy ,Jr. heading there to join him. The top 5 were Marc Daniels, Jan Acker, Billy VanInwegen, Jr. ,Simon Egan and Ryan Wells. This gives Marc the early point lead in the Mid-Atlantic Gold Region. A fine field of 28 cars entered with all cars starting the A Main.

Mike Feltenberger
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The long wait is over, the new racing season begins and the 21st Issue of Strapped In is ready for the racing world. The continuing success of Strapped In has been it's ability to mix the old with the new and give race fans the chance to catch up on some of their past memories as well as let them relive a race they just attended. Without the help of many of the speedway credential managers, this could not be possible. Patti Angeloni, Gary Camp, Jake Harris, Aimee Turner, Ernie Saxton, Robin Biever, Wayne Harper, Steve Crumbaker and the countless help from Williams Grove, Shellhammer's ,the Sammons Family, Tony Barhorst and DIRT Motorsports are all a part of what makes Strapped In a 40 page photo only success.

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CARQUEST GASOLINE ALLEY NEWS

CARQUEST Gasoline Alley Presents A World of Outlaws Eastern Swing Preview On Tonight's Show

This coming week, the CARQUEST Gasoline Alley Gang will present a special show previewing the upcoming World of Outlaws Sprint Cars first Eastern swing of the season. The WOO Tour has suffered numerous rainouts already this season and is hoping for some great weather as they head East. The first night of racing action will take place on May 13th and finds the tour tackling the tough Lernersville Speedway. The tour will then spend successive nights at Williams Grove on May 15th and 16th and then head for New York State on May 18th to take on the hard clay at the Orange County Fair Speedway located in Middletown, New York. The tour will then head down South to the Lowes Dirt Track on May 23rd and come back to the Virginia Motor Speedway on May 24th. The Eastern swing ends for the Outlaws with a trip back into New York State and the Rolling Wheels Raceway on May 26th.

Join the Gang this coming Monday night as they welcome four of the great driving talents racing on the tour today. Daryn Pittman, who won the last time the Outlaws competed at Orange County rejoins the Gang to talk about that win and the upcoming Eastern tour. Central Pennsylvania hot shoe Lucas Wolfe will return to the show to talk about being on the road this year and the challenges ahead of him. The flying Aussie, Kerry "The Madman" Madsen joins the Gang for the first time to talk about racing on his two continents and the talented Californian, Jason Meyers returns to the show to talk about his early season success and will touch base about the KPC Chassis his team built and is competing with this year. In addition the Gang will have the Orange County Fair Speedway Co-Promoter Peter Reynolds join them to talk about the special show Orange County will host when the Outlaws make their way East.

Additional surprises will be in store for the viewers and listeners as this will be another in the long line of blockbuster shows the CARQUEST Gasoline Alley Gang continues to bring to the racing community. Join us for the fastest and most informed show on the airwaves today.

CARQUEST Gasoline Alley TV/Radio/Internet Show continues its outstanding line-up of talented guests with this week's edition of the show. The Show's programming on WALN Digital Cable Radio, Internet www.walncableradio.com and Service Electric Digital Cable TV, Channels 120, and 137 is live from 6 to 8 PM and later tape delayed on Channel 50 at 11 PM.

This coming Monday Night, May 12th, begin your week in racing with the Pados Brothers, Ed and Steve, and Area Auto Racing News racing reporter Randy Kane as they take you on a two-hour circular journey with their well documented, very informative and extremely funny show.

Should you have questions on how to be a part of the show through advertising, appearances or remotes, please contact Steve Pados at: 610 573 9706; Ed Pados at: 610 739 0391; Randy Kane at: 610 682 6273; or the WALN Studios at: 610 791 1818. You may also email: steveswp@netzero.net or racewriter@enter.net.

RACING NEWS THE WAY IT IS MEANT TO BE

Contact: Lillian Bell
(717) 292-1696

-FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Potts Wins His First of the Season at SSP in the Late Models on Saturday Night; Billet Wins Make-up Feature from Last Week

Newberrytown, PA (May 10, 2008) – Racing action at the Susquehanna Speedway Park for Stock Car Saturday Night found Gary Potts of Mt. Wolf won his first victory of the season in the Late Model division. Carl Billet from Carlisle picked up the postponed feature from last week over Gene Knaub. Newville’s Wes Alleman won the make-up Street Stock feature postponed from April 26. In the regularly schedule Street Stock main event, Halifax’s Craig Morgan claimed his first season victory. Lancaster’s Ray Broderick won his second Xtreme Stock feature of the season. Kendra Knaub of Dover won the first Women on Wheels Stock Cars feature of the season. The Speedway Auto Sales Women on Wheels Mini Van feature went to Kelly Young.

The evening began with a make-up 20-lap Street Stock feature from April 26. Jenn Scott and Joey Hoffer brought the field to the green to start the event with Hoffer taking the lead. On the next lap Wes Alleman took over the lead from Hoffer and never looked back. Alleman took the win over Hoffer. Paul Morgan finished third. Eric Walker and Craig Morgan finished fourth and fifth.

Following the make-up Street Stock feature event, the last 17 laps of the postponed Fab Four Late Model race was completed. When the rains hit last week, Gene Knaub was leading the feature on lap 8 over Carl Billet and Jake Jones. When racing action resumed, Gene Knaub continued to lead until Billet was able to get by on lap 12. Knaub stayed close but was unable to regain the lead. Billet picked up the Fab Four victory worth $1,000 for his efforts. Knaub finished second, followed by Travis McClelland, Charles Potts and Cam Zeigler in third, fourth and fifth respectively.

The 20-lap Late Model feature began with Gary Potts leading from his pole position. Steve Billet started sixth and drove by Potts on lap 7. Potts regained the lead on the 12th circuit and took his first win of the season. Carl graves finished third. Jake Jones and Justin Ehrhart rounded out the top five. Gary Potts, Sterling Kinard and Jake Jones won the qualifying heat races. Chaz Walls was declared the winner of the consolation event when only six cars made the call for the race.

Chad Smith took the early lead in the 20-lap Street Stock feature event. Craig Morgan and Scott Thunberg stayed very close to Smith through the first half of the feature. Morgan and Smith swapped the lead for three laps until Morgan took command on the 11th lap. Morgan finished the last lap in the lead over Smith in second. Third place went to Wes Alleman who picked up win earlier in the evening. Thunberg finished fourth with Paul Morgan in fifth. Heats were won by Chad Smith and Craig Morgan.

In the 20-lap Xtreme Stock Car feature event, Donnie Broderick quickly grabbed the lead off the front row to lead the first 8 circuits. Travis Horan took the lead on lap nine with Broderick taking it back on the next lap. Horan took control of the top spot once again on lap 11 for the next six laps. Donnie’s father, Ray moved past Horan on the 17th lap and held on for his second victory of the season over Horan. Matt Wampler finished third with Sam Rial and Chris Heller rounding out the top five. Matt Adams, Chris Heller and Ray Broderick won the qualifying heat races. John Scrivens won the consolation race.

In the 20-lap Four Cylinder feature, Mike Potts took the early lead over the field. On the second circuit, Dennis Christ, Jr. took command. At the halfway point, Ronnie Buck battled by Christ and went on to pick up his second SSP victory in as many races this season. Leroy Long who started in the third row beside Buck finished second. Eric Hollenbach finished third with John Stoll, Jr. coming from the back after a first lap flat tire to finish fourth. Christ, Jr. finished fifth. Stoll and Ed Hollenbach won their respective heat races.

The 10-lap Women on Wheels Stock Car feature began with contact between Nancy Horan Frye and Karen Hawthorne at the start. Frye led the entire event but was relegated to the rear for rough driving, handing the victory over to Kendra Knaub. Hawthorne finished second, followed by Beth Buhrman and Renee Luckenbaugh. Frye was scored in fifth.

In the 8-lap Speedway Auto Sales Women on Wheels Mini Van feature, Deanna Frye jumped out to the early lead from the pole. With two laps remaining, Kelly Young made the pass for the lead and took the victory at the end. Frye finished second, followed by Amy Crider, Jenny Brubaker and Jodie Farrar.

Racing action returns on Saturday, May 17, with a special Salute to the Armed Forces Night featuring the Late Models, Street Stocks, Xtreme Stock Cars and Four Cylinder Stock Cars. There will also be make-up Late Model feature from the postponed April 26 race event. Feature races for the Mini Vans and PENNMAR Vintage Club will also take place. Racing action begins at 6:00 p.m.

The Susquehanna Speedway Park is located off I-83 to exit 32, then 1.4 miles NW on SR382 to York Road, then 1.3 miles south. For more information, contact the speedway offices at (717) 292-1696 or visit online at sspracing.net. On raceday, please use the track phone at (717) 938-9170 for up-to-date information.

Race Results from Saturday, May 10, 2008

Late Models Feature (20 laps): 1. Gary Potts; 2. Steve Billet; 3. Carl Graves; 4. Jakes Jones; 5. Justin Ehrhart; 6. Cam Zeigler; 7. Carl Billet; 8. Bud Witmer; 9. Steve Weikel; 10. Jerry Bard; 11. John Baker; 12. Grant Adams; 13. Chuck Yingling, Jr.; 14. Kyle Saylor; 15. Denny Willey; 16. Laudan Seigfried; 17. Gene Wrightstone; 18. Charles Potts; 19. Travis McClelland; 20. Randy Christine, Jr.; 21. Chaz Walls; 22. Sam Leonard, Jr.; 23. Darrel Henry; 24. Sterling Kinard; DNQ – Scott Palmer; John Moser, Jr.; Jeremy Knoll; Robert Stough.

FEATURE LAP LEADERS: Potts (1-6; 12-20); S. Billet (7-11).

HEAT RACE WINNERS: G. Potts; Kinard and Jones

CONSOLATION RACE WINNER: Walls

Late Models Feature (Make up feature from May 3) (25 laps): 1. Carl Billet; 2. Gene Knaub; 3. Travis McClelland; 4. Charles Potts; 5. Cam Zeigler; 6. Bud Witmer; 7. Justin Ehrhart; 8. Carl Graves; 9. Steve Billet; 10. Chuck Yingling, Jr.; 11. Sterling Kinard; 12. Grant Adams; 13. Randy Christine, Jr.; 14. John Baker; 15. Robert Stough; 16. Darrel Henry; 17. Steve Weikel; 18. Jake Jones; 19. Derrick Mease; 20. Michael Goodwin; 21. Derrick Zirkle; 22. Gene Wrightstone; 23. Jeremy Knoll; 24. John Moser Jr.; DNS - Denny Willey; Jamie Lloyd; Chaz Walls; Gary Potts; Chase Billet; Kyle Saylor; Sam Leonard, Jr.

FEATURE LAP LEADERS: Billet (1-4, 12-25); Knaub (5-11).

HEAT RACE WINNERS: Knaub, McClelland and Wrightstone

CONSOLATION RACE WINNER: Graves

Street Stocks Feature (20 laps): 1. Craig Morgan; 2. Chad Smith; 3. Wes Alleman; 4. Scott Thunberg; 5. Paul Morgan; 6. Joey Hoffer; 7. Dustin Hollinger; 8. Todd Bowersox; 9. Steven Dove; 10. Randy Zechman; 11. Jim Rost, Sr.; 12. Dave Thompson, Jr.; 13. Garrett Shover; 14. Eric Walker; 15. Jenn Scott; 16. Calvin Herman; 17. Jimmy Slaseman; 18. Greg Diehl; 19. Eric Lingle; 20. Walt Lemmon; 21. George Eash; 22. Bryan Shue; 23. Jaynee Zeigler; DQ – Brian Duffey.

FEATURE LAP LEADERS: Smith (1-8, 10); Morgan (9, 11-20).

HEAT RACE WINNERS: Smith and C. Morgan.

Street Stocks Feature (Make up feature from April 26) (20 laps): 1. Wes Alleman; 2. Joey Hoffer; 3. Paul Morgan; 4. Eric Walker; 5. Craig Morgan; 6. Dustin Hollinger; 7. Scott Thunberg; 8. Steven Dove; 9. Jenn Scott; 10. George Eash; 11. Greg Diehl; 12. Walt Lemmon; 13. Calvin Herman; 14. Jaynee Zeigler; 15. Dave Thompson Jr.; 16. Chad Smith; 17. Jimmy Slaseman; 18. Jim Rost Sr.; 19. Bryan Shue; 20. Garrett Shover.

FEATURE LAP LEADERS: Hoffer (1); Alleman (2-20).

HEAT RACE WINNERS: Wes Alleman and Dustin Hollinger.

Xtreme Stock Car Feature (20 laps): 1. Ray Broderick; 2. Travis Horan; 3. Matt Wampler; 4. Sam Rial; 5. Chris Heller; 6. Donnie Broderick; 7. Jason Failor; 8. John Frye; 9. Adam Smith; 10. Larry Landis; 11. Tim Hahn; 12. Bill Fulton; 13. Raymond Repp; 14. Randy Blank; 15. John Scrivens; 16. Alex Updegraff; 17. Sean Todd; 18. Mark Vegh; 19. Tom Johns; 20. Rickey Hippensteel, Jr.; 21. Stephen Ramsey; 22. Matt Adams; 23. Craig Zimmerman; 24. Lance Danmyer; DNS – Larry Risser; DNQ – Nolan Barshinger; Mike Taft; Ronald Vance; Larry Lohss, Jr.; Jason Gilliand;

FEATURE LAP LEADERS: D. Broderick (1-8, 10); Horan (9, 11-16); R. Broderick (17-20).

HEAT RACE WINNERS: Adams; Heller and Ray Broderick.

CONSOLATION WINNER: Scrivens

Four Cylinder Stock Car Feature (20 laps): 1. Ronnie Buck; 2. Leroy Long; 3. Eric Hollenbach; 4. John Stoll, Jr.; 5. Dennis Christ, Jr.; 6. Mike Potts; 7. Gary Newell; 8. Ron Combs, Jr.; 9. Russell Cleavy; 10. Henry Lesher; 11. Jason Smith; 12. Steve Haines; 13. Daryl Kohr; 14. Robert Hopple; 15. Ed Hollenbach; DNS – Kenneth Jones

FEATURE LAP LEADERS: Potts (1); Christ, Jr. (2-9); Buck (10-20).

HEAT RACE WINNERS: Stoll, Jr. and Ed Hollenbach

Women on Wheels Stock Cars Feature (10 laps): 1. Kendra Knaub; 2. Karen Hawthorne; 3. Beth Buhrman; 4. Renee Luckenbaugh; 5. Nancy Horan Frye.

FEATURE LAP LEADERS: Frye (1-4); Knaub (5).

Speedway Auto Sales Women on Wheels Mini Van Feature (8 laps): 1. Kelly Young; 2. Deanna Frye; 3. Amy Crider; 4. Jenny Brubaker; 5. Jodie Farrar; 6. Heather Gross; 7. Mary Hyatt; 8. Jean Stauffer; 9. Sherry Kitner; 10. Heather Cassel.

FEATURE LAP LEADERS: Frye (1-6); Young (7-8).

Upcoming Events at SSP:

May 17 (Sat.) Late Models (plus postponed Late Model feature from April 26), Street Stocks, Xtreme Stock Cars, Four Cylinder Stock Cars, Mini Vans & PENNMAR Vintage Cars (6:00 p.m.)

May 24 (Sat.) 54th Anniversary Race - Late Models, Street Stocks, Xtreme Stock Cars (plus postponed XSC feature from

April 26), Four Cylinder Stock Cars, Classic Cars (7:00 p.m.)

May 26 (Mon.) AMA Racing – details to be announced.

May 28 (Wed.) Wednesday Night Test & Tune Session (6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.); Gates open at 5:00 p.m.

May 31 (Sat.) Kid’s Box Car Racing - Late Models, Street Stocks, Xtreme Stock Cars (plus postponed XSC feature from

May 3), Women on Wheels Stock Cars & Mini Vans (7:00 p.m.)

June 7 (Sat.) Late Models, Street Stocks, Xtreme Stock Cars, Legends Cars (plus postponed Legends Cars feature from April 26) & Mini Vans (7:00 p.m.)

June 11 (Wed.) Wednesday Night Test & Tune Session (6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.); Gates open at 5:00 p.m.

June 14 (Sat.) ”Fab 4 Series”/ York County Racing Club Night - Late Models (25 laps), Street Stocks (25 laps), Xtreme Stock Cars (25 laps) & ARDC Midgets (20 laps) plus Clean Technologies Young Guns Shootout (7:00 p.m.)

June 15 (Sun.) Father’s Appreciation Night - 358 Sprint Car Summer Championship (25 laps), ARDC Midgets (20 laps), Legends Cars (6:00 p.m.); Rain date – Sunday, August 17.

June 21 (Sat.) A.R.C.H. (Auto Racing Club of Hagerstown) Fan Club Night - Late Models, Street Stocks, Xtreme Stock Cars, Four Cylinder Stock Cars & PENNMAR Vintage Cars (7:00 p.m.)

June 25 (Wed.) Wednesday Night Test & Tune Session (6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.); Gates open at 5:00 p.m.

- Wednesday Night Test & Tune – The next Wednesday Night test session will be on May 28. It is open to any type of racecars. The cost is $12.00 per person for pit passes and a $20.00 fee for each racecar entering the pit area ($32.00 per car & driver combination). Gates will open at 5:00 p.m. with open track time from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. by class. The fuel pumps fro Miller’s Racing Parts will be open from 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Each session will be 6 – 8 laps per session. The grandstands are open free to the public. The main concession stand will also be open throughout the night.

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For immediate release…thank you
Mountain Speedway media contact:
Gene Ostrowski gjtost@verizon.net (570) 752-7193
Promoter: Joe Callavini (570) 788-7544
Co-Promoter: Mike Odwazny mikemtnspd@epix.net (570) 384-3215
May 11, 2008

Upcoming events:

Sun May 11 - Sport Modifieds, Super Stocks and Legends (Mother's Day special- All moms are admitted to grandstands for FREE)

Sat May 17 - PA Asphalt Mod Champ Series (Round #2- 75 laps), PLUS Late Models, Street Stocks and Thrillers

Sun May 18 - Mountain Madness Enduro Series race #3, featuring 4 Cyl, 6/8 Cyl. and Trophy Truck enduros.

By: Gene Ostrowski

St. Johns, PA- Mountain Speedway held its first Saturday night racing program of the season last weekend, where several drivers visited victory for the first time this season. Richie DiMarco grabbed top honors in street stock competition, as did first time winner, Nick Ross in the thrillers. Jeff Biegley scored his first career win in an exciting 4 cyl. FWD division triumph. “Liquid” Lou Sicconi and Mike Tidaback scored the feature wins in the dual ATQMRA main events.

The afternoon began with ATQMRA midget qualifying, which was held “Formula One style”. Tim Behmer ran the fastest lap with a time of 12.759 seconds and Lou Sicconi was second quickest with a 12.774. Almost half of the field was inverted for the start of the 20-lap feature, which put Jeff Kot on the pole position.

Kot led to the drop of the green, but outside pole sitter, Robin Johnston, made a pass for the lead before a lap was scored. After three laps of racing, Tim Behmer was second, followed by “Liquid” Lou Sicconi, Frank Fischer and Chris Deritis.

Slowly but surely, Matt Janish moved through the field from his eight starting spot. Also moving through the field was Ryan Tidman, who found himself in third, twelve laps into the contest.

Trouble struck Tidman on the following lap, when he lost an engine in turns two. The track crew quickly rushed to the scene and extinguished the flames, but Tidman’s hopes of victory were diminished.

After the restart, Sicconi shot by Johnston for the top spot and Janish followed into second. Sicconi never looked back and cruised on to victory over Janish, Johnston, Fischer and Tidaback.

After winning the street stock heat race earlier in the evening, Richie DiMarco started on the front row, next to pole sitter, Brad Kline.

Kline leapt to the early lead and DiMarco tucked back in the second spot. Paul Frantz grabbed third by the second lap with Steve Shultz and Elliot Wohl rounding out the top five.

A lap six opportunity arose for DiMarco and he worked the high side around Kline and into the lead. Frantz tried the same move but failed on his first attempt.

DiMarco continued out front when the caution flew on lap twelve, when Shultz tried to get underneath of Frantz for third in turns one and two.

DiMarco turned up the heat after the restart and began to put some distance between himself and second place. Frantz finally cleared Kline for second on lap fifteen, with Wohl running fourth. Jennifer Kutz entered the top five.

Eventually Wohl caught and passed Kline for fourth and Shultz took the fifth spot from Kutz, but no one was able to touch DiMarco, as he notched his first win of the season over Frantz and Wohl.

Bill Price, Jr. started on the outside of pole sitter, Nick Ross, after winning the thriller heat race earlier in the day.

Ross got a great start when the green flag dropped for the start of the 20-lap feature event and Mike Moyer, Jr. quickly grabbed second from Price.

Ross remained out front and after five laps of competition, was trailed by Moyer, Jr, Price, Mike Moyer, Sr. and Nick Shaw.

Division points leader, Scott Adams, started fifth on the grid and moved into the fourth spot with seven laps in the books. He attempted to take third from Price in turn two as well, but was nearly run down to the infield.

With Ross sill out front, Moyer, Jr. moved to second. Eventually, Adams cleared Price and Shaw to take the third spot.

After several disappointing weeks, Ross finally hit victory lane for his very first career win, ahead of Moyer, Jr, Adams, Price and Shaw.

Bill Verwys, Sr. led the 4 cyl. FWD division to the drop of the green flag from the pole position. Before a single lap was score, second place starter, Jeff Biegley grabbed the top spot.

Verwys tucked into second and with five laps in the books, Eric Banashefski ran third, followed by Jake Oswald and Nikki Wachs.

Biegley wasn’t running away with the show by any means and the rest of the field proved throughout the event. Wachs and Oswald ran side-by side for fourth, then with Verwys for third. However, all of the drivers, including Banashefski in second place, began to reel in Biegley for a five-car battle.

Things got even more interesting, and involved a three-wide battle between Biegley, Wachs and Verwys over the remaining three laps.

Biegley held on to score his first career win. Wachs finished in the runner-up spot, followed by Verwys, Oswald and Banashefski completed the top five after winning the heat race earlier.

The ATQMRA midgets took the stage for their second main event of the evening with Tim Behmer leading the field to the drop of the green flag.

Immediately after the start, Robin Johnston shot out front and appeared to have the victory wrapped up early, but things changed after he jumped two restarts following several cautions. On the final lap four restart, Johnston was sent to the rear of the field, which handed the lead to Chris Deritis.

Deritis led one circuit after the restart before being overtaken by Mike Tidaback as the two raced out of turn two. Unfortunately for Deritis, the contact forced him to spin and brought out the caution. He rejoined the tail end of the field for the restart.

Tidaback led the remaining laps and grabbed his first Mountain ATQMRA win of the season over Matt Janish and Robin Johnston, who had worked his way back towards the front. Dave Williams finished fourth and Frank Fischer rounded out the top five.

The Doylestown Quarter Midget Racing Club was on hand for to help promote their racing efforts and several of the young competitors ran a handful of laps during intermission. The youngsters also gave the command for the start of the first ATQMRA feature event.

For all up-to-date information on Mountain Speedway, please visit the track website at www.mountainspeedway.com.

Results-

ATQMRA feature #1 (20- laps) 1. LOU SICCONI 2. Matt Janisch 3. Robin Johnston 4. Frank Fischer 5. Mike Tidaback 6. Tim Behmer 7. Dave Williams 8. Chris Deritis 9. Jeff Kot 10. Paul Lotier 11. Scott Campbell 12. Lew Ingalls 13. Richie Coy 14. Ryan Tidman 15. Zack Martini 16. Austin Fehr

Street Stock (25-laps) 1. RICH DIMARCO 2. Paul Frantz 3. Elliot Wohl 4. Brad Kline 5. Steve Shultz 6. Jennifer Kutz 7. Scott Meckes 8. Keith St Clair 9. Josh Oswald

Thriller (20-laps) 1. NICK ROSS 2. Mike Moyer Jr 3. Scott Adams 4. Bill Price Jr 5. Nick Shaw 6. Mike Moyer Sr 7. Kermit Jacoby 8. Kyle Heckman

4 Cyl. FWD (20-laps) 1. JEFF BIEGLEY 2. Nikki Wachs 3. Bill Verwys Sr 4. Jake Oswald 5. Eric Banashefski 6. Jess McGlynn 7. Ken Kleppinger

ATQMRA feature #2 (20- laps) 1. MIKE TIDABACK 2. Matt Janisch 3. Robin Johnston 4. Dave Williams 5. Frank Fischer 6. Austin Fehr 7. Tim Behmer 8. Scott Campbell 9. Matt Roselli 10. Ryan Tidman 11. Lew Ingalls 12. Chris Deritis 13. Richie Coy 14. Paul Lotier 15. Zack Martini

NEWS FROM RADICAL DESIGN GROUP, LLC.
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Radical Design Group Presents Garden State Dual Track Series Driver Re-Draw

HAMILTON, NEW JERSEY (April 17, 2008) This Saturday night, at the New Egypt Speedway – located in New Egypt, NJ – Radical Design Group will present a driver re-draw to determine the initial 16 spots on the grid for the Big Block Modified 30 lap event.

“We’re very proud to be able to support New Egypt Speedway and the Dual Track Series, in any way we can. It’s an awesome way to show off just how great the talent in New Jersey is,” Radical Design Group’s Creative Director, Jay Dugan stated.

Saturday Night, drivers will select a Frisbee – emblazoned with the Garden State Dual Track Series logo on the front and a number (designating their starting position) hidden on the backside. But Radical, plans on thickening the plotline by adding a $250 gift certificate to one driver at random.

Radical Design Group offers products for every aspect of the motorsports industry including: lettering, logo design, websites, marketing and public relations, autograph and business cards and various specialty items.

This Saturday night, April 19th, Round Two will take place on central New Jersey's New Egypt Speedway, when the Big Block Modifieds will again compete for $3000 to win in the thirty lap feature on the ½ mile clay oval. First race of the five division show is scheduled for 5PM, with gates swinging open for the 2008 lid lifter at 1PM. New Egypt Speedway is located at 720 Route 739 in New Egypt, NJ and the track phone number is 609-758-1900.

About Radical Design Group

Radical Design Group, LLC. is an award-winning graphic design and lettering studio specializing in the motorsports industry. Located in central New Jersey, Radical Design Group declares itself as the only one-stop shop for all of your motorsport graphic needs, offering products from web design, custom lettering packages, business and autograph cards, and various other specialty items. Led by Creative Director, Jay Dugan, Radical Design Group was launched as a web-design business in 2000 and has since gone on to lead the northeast with eye-catching, cutting-edge graphic schemes.

More information on Radical Design Group, LLC. will soon be found on their reworked website at www.radicaldesigngroup.net, until then further information can be sought by contacting their offices at 609.341.8633 or by e-mailing radicaldesign1@aol.com.

Contact: Lillian Bell
(717) 292-1696
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Stock Car Saturday Night Season Returns to SSP on April 19; Eckert Uses Test & Tune to Prepare for Big Race this Weekend

Newberrytown, PA (April 16, 2008) – The popular Stock Car Saturday Night Series returns to the Susquehanna Speedway Park on Saturday, April 19, with the Late Models, Street Stocks, Xtreme Stock Cars and Four Cylinder Stock Cars. There will also be a special appearance of the PENNMAR Vintage Cars and Speedway Auto Sales Mini Vans.

On Saturday, April 19, the pit gates will open 3:30 p.m. Grandstand gates will open at 4:00 p.m. Warmups begin at 5:30 p.m. with qualifying races at 6:00 p.m. followed by consolation races and feature events.

General Admission Grandstand ticket prices for the Stock Car Saturday Night will be Adults (ages 18-59) $12.00; Young Adults (ages 11-17) & Senior Adults (60 & Older) $10.00; Children (10 & under) are free. Pit pass prices are $22.00 with a reduced price of $20.00 for all pit competitor license holders. The minimum age requirement to purchase a pit pass is 14 years of age with a copy of a birth certificate is required for all ages 14 to 17.

There is a $2.00 repeat fan discount for each person with a ticket stub from races during the previous week’s events completed only. Returning fans are encouraged to write their name, address and phone number on the back of the stub to be entered into special drawings during and at the end of the season for great prizes. The Repeat Fan Discount is not valid for pit pass purchases.

The 2008 season opener last Saturday night found Dover’s Bud Witmer edging the 2007 SSP Track Champion Carl Billet to pickup the win in the Late Model division and collecting $1,000. The first race of the Fab Four Series also had Middletown’s Eric Walker winning a close battle over Wes Alleman. Randy Monroe from Hampton, Virginia won the ARDC main event. Ray Broderick of Lancaster won Xtreme Stock Car feature. Annville’s Joey Hoffer won the first round of the 2008 Clean Technologies Young Guns Shootout.

The Susquehanna Speedway Park is located midway between Harrisburg and York off I-83 to exit 32, then 1.4 miles NW on SR382 to York Road, then 1.3 miles south. For more information, contact the speedway offices at (717) 292-1696 or visit online at sspracing.net. On raceday, use the track phone at (717) 938-9170 for up-to-date information.

Saturday, April 19, 2008 – Stock Car Saturday Night Time Schedule

(Subject to Change)

3:30 p.m. Pit Gates Open: Pit Passes: Members - $20.00; Non members - $22.00

4:00 p.m. Grandstands Gates Open: General admission: Adults (18 -59) – $12.00; Young Adults (11-17) - $10.00; Seniors (60 & older) - $10.00; Children (10 & under) – Free

Mandatory Driver’s Meetings - Random role calls may be taken. Failure to report may result in a DQ.

5:00 p.m. Street Stocks, Four Cylinder Stock Cars & Xtreme Stock Cars Driver’s Meeting (Infield)

5:10 p.m. Mini Vans & PENN MAR Vintage Cars Driver’s Meeting (Outside Turn 2)

5:15 p.m. Late Models Driver’s Meeting (Outside Turn 1)

5:30 p.m. - 5:55 p.m. Practice Begins (all divisions in the following order)

Rotation: Street Stocks
Four Cylinder Stock Cars
PENNMAR Vintage Cars
Xtreme Stock Cars
Late Models
Mini Vans

6:00 p.m. Welcome, Invocation and National Anthem

Street Stocks Qualifying Heat Races (8 laps)

Late Models Qualifying Heat Races (8 laps)

Four Cylinder Stock Cars Qualifying Heat Races (6 laps)

PENNMAR Vintage Cars Heats (6 laps)

Xtreme Stock Cars Qualifying Heat Races (6 laps)

Speedway Auto Sales Mini Vans Feature (10 laps)

Street Stocks Consolation Race (8/10 laps) – if necessary

Late Models Consolation Race (8/10 laps) – if necessary

Xtreme Stock Cars Consolation Race (6/8 laps) – if necessary

Four Cylinder Stock Cars Consolation Race (6/8 laps) – if necessary

PENNMAR Vintage Cars Feature (12 laps)

Street Stocks Feature (20 laps)

Late Models Feature (20 laps)

Four Cylinder Stock Cars Feature (20 laps)

Xtreme Stock Cars Feature (20 laps)

· Top Three Finishers are Required to be in Victory Lane after Every Feature - $200.00 Fine for Failure to Report.

- 2008 SSP Schedule of Events –

(Schedule as of February 1, 2008 - Subject to Change)
April 19 (Sat.) Late Models, Street Stocks, Xtreme Stock Cars, Four Cylinder Stock Cars, Mini Vans & PENNMAR Vintage Cars (6:00 p.m.)

April 26 (Sat.) Late Models, Street Stocks, Xtreme Stock Cars, Legends Cars & Mini Vans (6:00 p.m.)

April 30 (Wed.) Wednesday Night Test & Tune Session (6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.); Gates open at 5:00 p.m.

May 3 (Sat.) “Fab 4 Series” - Late Models (25 laps), Street Stocks (25 laps), Xtreme Stock Cars (25 laps) & ARDC Midgets (20 laps) plus Clean Technologies Young Guns Shootout (6:00 p.m.)

May 7 (Wed.) Wednesday Night Test & Tune Session (6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.); Gates open at 5:00 p.m.

May 10 (Sat.) Mother’s Appreciation Night - Late Models, Street Stocks, Xtreme Stock Cars, Four Cylinder Stock Cars & Women on Wheels Stock Cars & Women on Wheels Mini Vans (6:00 p.m.)

May 17 (Sat.) Late Models, Street Stocks, Xtreme Stock Cars, Four Cylinder Stock Cars, Mini Vans & PENNMAR Vintage Cars (6:00 p.m.)

May 24 (Sat.) 54th Anniversary Race - Late Models, Street Stocks, Xtreme Stock Cars, Four Cylinder Stock Cars, Classic Cars (7:00 p.m.)

May 26 (Mon.) AMA Racing – details to be announced.

May 28 (Wed.) Wednesday Night Test & Tune Session (6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.); Gates open at 5:00 p.m.

May 31 (Sat.) Kid’s Box Car Racing - Late Models, Street Stocks, Xtreme Stock Cars, Women on Wheels Stock Cars & Mini Vans (7:00 p.m.)

June 7 (Sat.) Late Models, Street Stocks, Xtreme Stock Cars, Legends Cars & Mini Vans (7:00 p.m.)

June 11 (Wed.) Wednesday Night Test & Tune Session (6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.); Gates open at 5:00 p.m.

June 14 (Sat.) ”Fab 4 Series”/ York County Racing Club Night - Late Models (25 laps), Street Stocks (25 laps), Xtreme Stock Cars (25 laps) & ARDC Midgets (20 laps) plus Clean Technologies Young Guns Shootout
(7:00 p.m.)

June 15 (Sun.) Father’s Appreciation Night - 358 Sprint Car Summer Championship (25 laps), ARDC Midgets (20 laps), Legends Cars (6:00 p.m.); Rain date – Sunday, August 17

June 21 (Sat.) A.R.C.H. (Auto Racing Club of Hagerstown) Fan Club Night - Late Models, Street Stocks, Xtreme Stock Cars, Four Cylinder Stock Cars & PENNMAR Vintage Cars (7:00 p.m.)

June 25 (Wed.) Wednesday Night Test & Tune Session (6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.); Gates open at 5:00 p.m.

June 28 (Sat.) To Be Announced - Late Models, Street Stocks, Xtreme Stock Cars & Mini Vans (7:00 p.m.)

July 3 (Thur.) Eichelberger’s U-Pull It Super Show III - ARDC Midgets, 600cc Micro Sprints, Legends Cars & W.O.W. (Women on Wheels) Stocks (7:00 p.m.) - The 600cc Micro Sprints will be part of the 2nd Annual PA 600cc Sprint Car Speedweek with entries from all over the United States.

July 5 (Sat.) 3rd Annual Summer Fun Championships - Late Models (30 laps), Street Stocks (25 laps), Xtreme Stock Cars (25 laps), Four Cylinder Stock Cars (25 laps) - (7:00 p.m.)

July 6 - July 18: Track Closed (Summer Vacation)

July 19 (Sat.) EMMR / Bowling Green Speedway Night at the Races (SSP Oldtimers Reunion) - Late Models, Street Stocks, Xtreme Stock Cars, Four Cylinder Stock Cars & PENNMAR Vintage Cars (7:00 p.m.)

July 23 (Wed.) Wednesday Night Test & Tune Session (6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.); Gates open at 5:00 p.m.

July 26 (Sat.) Christmas in July (Santa Claus Visit & Member’s First FCU Kid’s Money Scramble) plus Late Models, Street Stocks, Xtreme Stock Cars, Classic Cars, Mini Vans & Women on Wheels Stock Cars (7:00 p.m.)

August 2 (Sat.) Camera & Autograph Night / “Fab 4 Series” - Late Models (25 laps), Street Stocks (25 laps), Xtreme

Stock Cars (25 laps) & ARDC Midgets (20 laps) plus Clean Technologies Young Guns Shootout (7:00 p.m.)

August 6 (Wed.) Wednesday Night Test & Tune Session (6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.); Gates open at 5:00 p.m.

August 9 (Sat.) SSP Picnic in the Pits (Bike Giveaway) - Late Models, Street Stocks, Xtreme Stock Cars, Mini Vans & PENNMAR Vintage Cars (7:00 p.m.)

August 16 (Sat.) Late Models, Street Stocks, Xtreme Stock Cars, Four Cylinder Stock Cars & Women on Wheels Stock Cars (7:00 p.m.)

August 20 (Wed.) Wednesday Night Test & Tune Session (6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.); Gates open at 5:00 p.m.

August 23 (Sat.) Late Models, Street Stocks, Xtreme Stock Cars, Legends Cars & Mini Vans (7:00 p.m.)

August 30 (Sat.) 8th Annual York County Nationals – Late Models (32 laps), Street Stocks (25 laps), Xtreme Stock Cars (25 laps), Four Cylinder Stock Cars (25 laps) & Mini Vans (7:00 p.m.)

September 3 (Wed.) Wednesday Night Test & Tune Session (6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.); Gates open at 5:00 p.m.

September 6 (Sat.) Late Models, Street Stocks, Xtreme Stock Cars, Four Cylinder Stock Cars, Women on Wheels Mini Vans (6:00 p.m.)

September 13 (Sat.) Championship Night / “Fab 4 Series” - Late Models (25 laps), Street Stocks (25 laps), Xtreme Stock Cars (25 laps) & ARDC Midgets (20 laps) plus Clean Technologies Young Guns Shootout (6:00 p.m.)

September 20 (Sat.) Smashfest ‘08 & Newberry Community Fair - School Bus Demolition Derby, Small Car Demolition Derby, Roll Over Contest, & more in this exciting night of destruction and FIREWORKS SPECTACULAR (Rain date: Sunday, September 21)

September 26 (Fri.) Open Practice Night / Media Night (6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.) Gates open at 5:00 p.m. (All Divisions Welcome)

September 27 (Sat.) 3rd Annual Susquehanna Showdown for Late Models (50 laps), Legends Cars Regional Qualifier (40 laps) & Mini Vans (6:00 p.m.)

October 4 (Sat.) AMA Racing – detail to be announced.

October 11 (Sat.) No Racing

October 17 (Fri.) Miller’s Racing Parts Fall Classic Qualifying Night for Street Stocks, Four Cylinders & Xtreme Stock Cars (7:00 p.m.)

October 18 (Sat.) 5th Annual Miller’s Racing Parts Fall Classic (50 laps each) - Street Stocks, Four Cylinders & Xtreme Stock Cars (6:00 p.m.)

October 25 (Sat.) Candy Bowl IV presented by J&K Salvage - ARDC Midgets, 600cc Micro Sprints, Legends Cars, Mini Vans & Women on Wheels Stock Cars (3:00 p.m.)

November 1 (Sat.) Annual Racecar Flea Market - 6:00 a.m. (All types of racecars are welcome)

November 8 (Sat.) 5th Annual Turkey 200 Enduro Race plus the Classic Cars & Mini Vans (1:00 p.m.); Rain date: Nov. 9

SSP Pit Notes

- Rick Eckert Prepares to Win $50,000 at SSP’s Wednesday Night Test & Tune – World of Outlaw Late Model Star, Rick Eckert from York, PA used Wednesday Night’s Test & Tune Session on April 16 to make final preparations for the $50,000-to-win Circle K Colossal 100 at the Dirt Track in Charlotte, North Carolina on Saturday, April 19. Eckert used the six rotations on the track to use different set-ups to dial in to claim the grand prize in Charlotte this weekend. Many other drivers also turned out for the first of 10 Wed. Night Test & Tunes scheduled at SSP this season.

Besides 2006 & 2007 MACS Late Model Series champion, Jason Covert, there were many drivers from the Late Models, Street Stocks, Xtreme Stocks, ARDC Midgets, 600cc Micro Sprints, Four Cylinder Stock Cars, Mini Vans, Legends Cars and Sprint Cars classes that used the sessions to make their cars better for competition this weekend. One driver commented, “There is no substitute for actual on-tack time to make you a better driver and to dial you car in for competition.”

The next test session will be on April 30. They are open to any type of racecars. The cost is $12.00 per person for pit passes and a $20.00 fee for each racecar entering the pit area ($32.00 per car & driver combination). Gates will open at 5:00 p.m. with open track time from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. by class. The fuel pumps fro Miller’s Racing Parts will be open from 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Each session will be 6 – 8 laps per session. The grandstands are open free to the public. The main concession stand will also be open throughout the night.

- New Pit Access Gate – The back gate outside turn 2 off Kise Mill Road will no longer be used. The only entrance to enter the pit area will be in the front of the speedway off the York Road. This area has been reconfigured to accommodate the larger haulers at this entrance.

- Raceceivers Mandatory – One-way Raceceivers are now mandatory for the Late Models, Street Stocks, Xtreme Stocks and Legends Car competing at SSP in 2008. For more information or to purchase one, contact Miller’s Racing Parts at 717-766-0181. A limited number of rental units will be available on race night.

- SSP Competitor's Link Section Added to SSP Website - Let your fans know the latest info on your team! If you're a regular ARDC, Late Model, Street Stock, Xtreme Stock Cars or other regular SSP series competitor and have a website, e-mail the link of your web site to our webmaster at tvr1@comcast.net, so we can include you in this new section.

“The Outback Track at SSP”

Testing at the Outback Track scheduled for late April with racing beginning in mid to late May on Saturday mid-morning / afternoon. Gearing the “Outback Track” to the youth, the inside is 1/10 mile for Quarter Midgets with the outer perimeter measuring 1/7 mile for both karts and Bandolero Cars. The turns are 75 feet wide with the straight approximately 50 feet in width. More details will be released as they become available.

· Outback Track Schedule also to be released in the near future.

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Sunny Skies, Warm Weather to Greet Racers at Snydersville Raceway

Although a late storm halted Snydersville’s racing action last Friday with 5 races left, the early evening action was hot and heavy in the Kart, Slingshot and Microstock divisions.This week the Monroe County oval will pick up where they left off with the remainder of the Brigg’s Sr. Stock feature that was being run when the rains came. The remaining 4 features consisting of Senior Slingshots, Open Modified Karts, Brigg’s Animal Heavy and Sr. Sportsman will not be run and double points will be awarded to all qualified cars off of their heat race performances.

It appears Mother Nature may be a bit kinder this week as we have a forecast of Sunny & Clear Skies, with temperatures in the Upper 70’s. Great Weather always brings lots of competitors to Snydersville and this Friday should be no exception.

A full regular show will be run for all divisions and will feature a 25 lap main event for the popular Junior Slingshot Cars. Will last weeks winner Molly Chambers return looking for win #2 or will a new face emerge from the Jr. Division? A few invaders are expected to challenge the Snydersville regulars for the top prize.

The Raceway’s surface has been lightning quick and in great condition. The fields are growing bigger each week and it appears Snydersville Raceway is the Friday “Place to Race” this year.

Gates open at 4PM. with the weekly driver’s meeting at 6:45PM. The evening’s first green flag will drop precisely at 7PM.

April 25 will be a banner night at Snydersville as it will be Rodota Trucking and Excavating Night at the Raceway. Located in Belvidere, NJ , Rodota is operated by Former Modified Driver and Snydersville competitor Bob Hummer. Rodota also sponsors Hummers 4 car team consisting of Bob, his son Chris, Dan Miller and Harold Fisher. This special evening will feature the Kid Kart Division as their features have been extended to 25 laps.

For more information pertaining to sponsoring a race night at Snydersville Raceway, Directions to the track, 2008 Schedule, Race Photos or Results please go to their website at www.snydersvilleracewaypa.com or contact Media Representative Jim Young at SVRMedia@gmail.com

Wednesday Night Test & Tune Begins on April 16

Wednesday Night Test & Tune Sessions at the Susquehanna Speedway Park – On Wednesday Night, April 16, there will be a Test & Tune Practice. They are open to any type of racecars. The cost is $12.00 per person for pit passes and a $20.00 fee for each racecar entering the pit area ($32.00 per car & driver combination). Gates will open at 5:00 p.m. with open track time from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. The fuel pumps fro Miller’s Racing Parts will be open from 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Each session will be 6 – 8 laps per session and we will try to get as many sessions in between 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

Other Wednesday Night Test & Tune Dates in 2008 include April 30, May 7, May 28, June 11, June 25, July 23, August 6, August 20 and September 3.

Website – www.sspracing.net
Track Phone – (717) 938-9170
Office Phone – (717) 292-1696

Jeremy Miller Rides To First Career World of Outlaws Late Model Series Victory On Genesis Racing Shocks

ROSWELL, GA – Genesis Shocks reached another milestone on April 11 when Jeremy Miller rode to his first career World of Outlaws Late Model Series victory at Virginia Motor Speedway in Jamaica, VA

A member of the Genesis Shocks dirt Late Model team since September 2007, Miller passed division legend Billy Moyer for the lead in the A-Main and held off defending World of Outlaws champion Steve Francis to score his landmark triumph.

Genesis Shocks enjoyed plenty of success on the WoO LMS last season thanks to well-known national star Chub Frank, who led the tour in A-Main victories using Genesis equipment. But Miller became the first regional standout to win a WoO event for Genesis.

"Race proven, cost effective, a very quality service."

"Genesis has taken a product that was becoming very complicated and made it simple.

“I think Genesis Shocks have definitely helped my program,” said Miller, who drives for Maryland car owner Charles Buckler. “They’ve made it easier for somebody like me, who doesn’t race for a living, to get a handle on the shock situation.

“Working with Genesis is definitely better for people like me who don’t have the time to spend worrying about your shocks. With Genesis Shocks you can rely on them to get you going in the right direction fast.”

“When you work with Genesis, you get a top-notch professional product that gets results.”

Genesis Shocks is located in Roswell, Ga.For more information visit www.genesisshocks.com.

5020 Old Ellis Pointe Suite 200 678-659-9454

Roswell, Georgia 30076 Fax – 678-659-9457

www.GenesisShocks.com e-mail info@GenesisShocks.com

CARQUEST GASOLINE ALLEY NEWS

CARQUEST Gasoline Alley Welcomes The New Jersey State Police Advisory Board To Tonight's Show

This coming week, the CARQUEST Gasoline Alley Gang will welcome the New Jersey State Police Advisory Board to the show. Join the Gang as Bob Smith, Rick McCaughey, and Eric Heitmann visit the studio to talk about all of the safety issues they deal with in keeping racing in the State of New Jersey as safe as possible for the competitors and the fans. The Gang will open up the airwaves for this special show to have everyone from the racing community participate with the show. This will be a great opportunity for the fans to have any safety issue answered by the men who govern the safety at the race tracks. The call-in number for the studio is: 610 791 1818 and for those wanting to email a question, the email address is: walncable@cs.com

Additional surprises will be in store for the viewers and listeners as this will be another in the long line of blockbuster shows the CARQUEST Gasoline Alley Gang continues to bring to the racing community. Join us for the fastest and most informed show on the airwaves today.

CARQUEST Gasoline Alley TV/Radio/Internet Show continues its outstanding line-up of talented guests with this week's edition of the show. The Show's programming on WALN Digital Cable Radio, Internet www.walncableradio.com and Service Electric Digital Cable TV, Channels 120, and 137 is live from 6 to 8 PM and later tape delayed on Channel 50 at 11 PM.

This coming Monday Night, April 14th, begin your week in racing with the Pados Brothers, Ed and Steve, and Area Auto Racing News racing reporter Randy Kane as they take you on a two-hour circular journey with their well documented, very informative and extremely funny show.

The CARQUEST Gasoline Alley Gang will take their show on the road on May 5th with a car show and live remote from Noon until 8 PM to the Genetti's Miniature Golf & Driving Range, located at 14512 Kutztown Road (Route 222) in Fleetwood, Pennsylvania for an all day car show highlighted by a three hour live show from 5 to 8 PM. Vendors and Car Owners and Drivers wanting to play a part in the show are requested to contact the Gang as quickly as possible.

Should you have questions on how to be a part of the show through advertising, appearances or remotes, please contact Steve Pados at: 610 573 9706; Ed Pados at: 610 739 0391; Randy Kane at: 610 682 6273; or the WALN Studios at: 610 791 1818. You may also email: steveswp@netzero.net or racewriter@enter.net.

RACING NEWS THE WAY IT IS MEANT TO BE

Contact: Lillian Bell
(717) 292-1696

-FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

SSP Opens 2008 Season with Witmer and Monroe Collecting Fab 4 Series Victories; Walker and Broderick Also Visit Victory Lane

Newberrytown, PA (April 12, 2008) – The 2008 season opener at the Susquehanna Speedway Night found Dover’s Bud Witmer edging the 2007 SSP Track Champion Carl Billet to pickup the win in the Late Model division and collecting $1,000. The first race of the Fab Four Series also had Middletown’s Eric Walker winning a close battle over Wes Alleman. Randy Monroe from Hampton, Virginia won the ARDC main event. Ray Broderick of Lancaster won Xtreme Stock Car feature. Annville’s Joey Hoffer won the first round of the 2008 Clean Technologies Young Guns Shootout.

The 25-lap Late Model feature began with Steve Billet taking the lead on the first lap after a caution filled beginning of the race. On the second circuit Billet was involved in a multi car accident in turns one and two. At the restart, John Moser, Jr. took command for the next four laps until he retired from the event on lap five. Bud Witmer took over the top spot and led the final 20 laps to pick up the win over Carl Billet. Randy Christine finished a strong run in third after staring thirteenth. Travis McClelland and John Baker also came from deep in the field to round out the top five. Gene Wrightstone, Steve Billet and John Moser, Jr. won the qualifying heat races.

Dustin Hollinger jumped out to the early lead from the pole position in the 25-lap Street Stock feature event. After leading the first two circuits, Hollinger relinquished his position after a lap 2 restart to Wes Alleman. Eric Walker then quickly joined the race for the lead with Alleman. Walker was able to gain the lead on lap 12 and never looked back as Alleman crossed the line second on Walker’s bumper. Joey Hoofer finished third with 2007 SSP Track Champion, Paul Morgan finishing fourth. Joe Whiteley came from mid-pack to finish fifth. Heats were won by Hoffer and Morgan.

In the 20-lap ARDC Midget feature, Brett Arndt jumped out to the lead from the pole. On the third lap Randy Monroe took over the front spot. A one lap shoot out at the end after a lap 19 caution found Monroe holding onto the lead and picking up the win over Arndt. P.J. Garguilo came from a tenth place starting spot to finish third. Frank Polimeda and Andy Martin wounded out the top five. Polimeda, Gargiulo and Dave Shirk won their respective heat races.

In the Xtreme Stock Car feature event, David Kamp led the first 14 laps of 25. Ray Broderick took over the lead on the fifteenth lap and held on for the win over Alex Updegraff. Dave Kamp ended up third. Donnie Broderick and Matt Wampler completed the top five. Updegraff, Kamp and R. Broderick won the qualifying heat races. Tim Hahn won the consolation race.

The 5-lap Clean Technologies Young Guns Shootout was won by Joey Hoffer. Jimmy Slaseman, Jenn Scott, Dave Thompson, Jr. and Chad Smith rounded out the top five.

The Susquehanna Speedway Park is located off I-83 to exit 32, then 1.4 miles NW on SR382 to York Road, then 1.3 miles south. For more information, contact the speedway offices at (717) 292-1696 or visit online at sspracing.net. On raceday, use the track phone at (717) 938-9170 for up-to-date information.

Race Results from Saturday, April 12, 2008

Late Models Feature (25 laps): 1. Bud Witmer; 2. Carl Billet; 3. Randy Christine Jr.; 4. Travis McClellan; 5. John Baker: 6. Chaz Walls; 7. Charles Potts; 8. Cam Ziegler; 9. Sam Leonard, Jr.; 10. Chuck Yingling; 11. Chase Billet; 12. Jamie Lloyd; 13. Jake Jones; 14. Tom Lainhart; 15. Grant Adams; 16. Carl Graves; 17. Gene Wrightstone; 18. John Moser, Jr.; 19. Steve Billet; 20. Darrel Henry; 21. Laudan Siegfried; 22. Gary Potts; 23. Sterling Kinard; 24. Steve Weikel; DNS – Jeremy Knoll; John McDonough; Jamie Lloyd

FEATURE LAP LEADERS: S. Billet (1); Moser (2-5); Witmer (6-25).

HEAT RACE WINNERS: Wrightstone; Moser; and S. Billet

Street Stocks Feature (25 laps): 1. Eric Walker; 2. Was Alleman; 3. Joey Hoffer; 4. Paul Moran; 5. Joe Whiteley; 6. Steven Dove; 7. Dustin Hollinger; 8. Garrett Shover; 9. Calvin Herman; 10. Jimmy Slaseman; 11. Bryan Shue; 12. Jenn Scott; 13. George Eash; 14. Walt Lemmon; 15. Dave Thompson Jr.; 16. Eric Lingle; 17. Craig Morgan; 18. Mike Zeigler, Jr.; 19. Smoke Christine; 20. Scott Thunberg; 21. Jim Rost, Sr.; 22. Chad Smith; 23. Jamie Hulse; 24. Jim Rost, Jr.;

FEATURE LAP LEADERS: Hollinger (1-2); Alleman (3-11); Walker (12-25).

HEAT RACE WINNERS: Hoffer and P. Morgan.

Clean Technologies Young Guns Shooutout (5 laps): 1. Joey Hoffer; 2. Jimmy Slasman; 3. Jenn Scott; 4. Dave Thompson Jr.; 5. Chad Smith; 6. Eric Walker; 7. Calvin Herman; 8. Jim Rost Jr.

Xtreme Stock Car Feature (25 laps): 1. Ray Broderick; 2. Alex Updegraff; 3. David Kamp; 4. Donnie Broderick; 5. Matt Wampler; 6. Adam Smith; 7. Sam Rial; 8. Chris Heller; 9. Jason Failor; 10. Ricky Hippensteel; 11. Mike Taft; 12. Bill Fulton; 13. Matt Adams; 14. Sean Todd; 15. Craig Zimmerman; 16. Shaun Linn; 17. John Frye; 18. Bill Powell; 19. Travis Horan; 20. Tim Hahn; 21. Nolan Barshinger; 22. Larry Landis; 23. Tommy Slanker; 24. Larry Risser; DNS – Gary Calimer, Jr.; Lance Danmyer; Steve Ramsey; Randy Blank; Tyler Frye; Mike Micheski; Larry Lohss, Jr.

FEATURE LAP LEADERS: Kamp (1-14); R. Broderick (15-25).

HEAT RACE WINNERS: Updegraff; R. Broderick; Kamp.

CONSOLATION RACE WINNER: Hahn

ARDC Midget Feature (25 laps): 1. Randy Monroe; 2. Brett Arndt; 3.PJ Gargiulo; 4. Frank Polimeda; 5. Andy Martin; 6. Billy Pauch Jr.; 7. Dave Shirk; 8. Tracy Readinger; 9. Nick Wean; 10. A.J. Ernesto; 11. Chris Zrinski; 12. Shane Penny; 13. Steve Craig; 14. Eric Heydenreich; 15. Stephanie Stevens; 16. Drew Heistand; 17. Steve Lenig; 18.Lew Blair; 19. Scott Zipp; 20. Carey Becker; 21. Donnie Hoffman; 22. Bruce Buckwallter; 23. Chris Rupp; 24. Bob Goerner; 25. Steve Buckwalter.

FEATURE LAP LEADERS: Arndt (1-2); Monroe (3-20).

HEAT RACE WINNERS: Polimeda; Garguilo; Shirk.

Upcoming Events:

April 16 (Wed.) Wednesday Night Test & Tune Session (6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.); Gates open at 5:00 p.m.

April 19 (Sat.) Late Models, Street Stocks, Xtreme Stock Cars, Four Cylinder Stock Cars, Mini Vans & PENNMAR Vintage Cars (6:00 p.m.)

April 26 (Sat.) Late Models, Street Stocks, Xtreme Stock Cars, Legends Cars & Mini Vans (6:00 p.m.)

April 30 (Wed.) Wednesday Night Test & Tune Session (6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.); Gates open at 5:00 p.m.

May 3 (Sat.) “Fab 4 Series” - Late Models (25 laps), Street Stocks (25 laps), Xtreme Stock Cars (25 laps) & ARDC Midgets (20 laps) plus Clean Technologies Young Guns Shootout (6:00 p.m.)

May 7 (Wed.) Wednesday Night Test & Tune Session (6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.); Gates open at 5:00 p.m.

May 10 (Sat.) Mother’s Appreciation Night - Late Models, Street Stocks, Xtreme Stock Cars, Four Cylinder Stock Cars & Women on Wheels Stock Cars & Women on Wheels Mini Vans (6:00 p.m.)

May 17 (Sat.) Late Models, Street Stocks, Xtreme Stock Cars, Four Cylinder Stock Cars, Mini Vans & PENNMAR Vintage Cars (6:00 p.m.)

May 24 (Sat.) 54th Anniversary Race - Late Models, Street Stocks, Xtreme Stock Cars, Four Cylinder Stock Cars, Classic Cars (7:00 p.m.)

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April 13,2008
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Gary Hieber Makes Bridgeport's Jaunt to Jersey a Success

Langhorne, PA’s Gary Hieber took advantage of an inside 2nd row starting spot and shot to lead by the time the field headed into turn 2.Polesitter Mike Sabo from Flemington, NJ had his # 15 Slingshot working well heading for the green but a slight bobble into turn one forced Mike to correct slightly out of the groove allowing Hieber to put the Langhorne Motorsports # 56 out in front for good. Outside front row starter Rob Marino was staying with Hieber and Sabo but the pressure from Jordan Henn in the Henn/Eisenhard 77H and Lidlifter 40 winner Matt Carman were too much for Marino and he fell back to 5th before 5 laps were in the books.A Battle Royale was what the fans were being treated to as Mike Carman, Paul Lotier, Jr, Mike Glass, Dave McCullough and Kaitie McCardle were swapping spots 6 through 10 with every corner. A late race spin by McCullough ended his strong bid for a top 10 finish. This caution bunched up the field one last time and with this final 2 lap dash to the checkers, Paul Lotier, Jr in the Tobias Speed Shop # 7L went from 9th to 6th and 2007 Weikel Warrior Champion Jim Housworth went from 11th to 9th when the black and whites were waved. Kyle Hieber drove a steady race in the Gary Hieber prepared 66 to finish 8th after starting 11th.Mike Glass also snuck by Jordan Henn down the backstretch of lap 19 for 4th.Jake Smith suffered some last lap problems and lost his bid for 10th.Anthony Perrego could not regroup from his early race caution and settled for an 11th.Newcomer Rob Pomeroy in the 702 designated his starting spot of the rear for all events but looked quite impressive after the ½ way sign was given and completed all 20 laps on the immaculately prepared Bridgeport ¼ mile oval. Hard luck of the night went to Tyler Miller who could not make the call to the Jaunt to Jersey 20 green.

Summary results:
1.Gary Hieber # 56 2. Mike Sabo # 15 3. Matt Carman #2 4. Mike Glass # 2G
5. Jordan Henn # 77H 6. Paul Lotier,Jr # 7L 7. Mike Carman # 747 8. Kyle Hieber # 66 9. Jim Housworth # 72 10. Kaitie McCardle # 11 11. Anthony Perrego # 1A 12. Dave McCullough # 7X 13. Jake Smith # 51J 14. Rob Pomeroy # 702 15. Rob Marino # 13 16. Tyler Miller # 704

Marino Gets Standing Ovation At Shellhammers

The Return to Shelly’s 20 might go down as one of the most enjoyable Slingshot

Events ever run and a homecoming of sorts for the winner. With an overflowing pits, packed grandstand and some of the Slingshot’s finest talents in the field the return of the Slingshots to one of it’s original race tracks became a reality when the field took the green on the 1/8th mile oval. The dual heat format proved to be very successful and entertaining as only 1 caution was needed for all 4 qualifiers. With a great qualifying run New Jersey’s Rob Marino earned the pole spot with another Jersey ace, Matt Carman giving him a run for his money to the green. The high banks were letting the racers go hammer down and 3 wide action was seen throughout the 20 lap A Main. A minor tangle on lap 8 between Jake Smith in the Smith Trucking 18A and Mike Carman in the Darryl Carman prepared 747 saw the first feature yellow. In the first 8 laps Marino maintained a slight lead with any bobble allowing Carman a shot at overtaking him for the lead. Coming through the field was Anthony Perrego who had to start at the rear after taking the seat of the 1A when his 00 has mechanical problems. The Montgomery, NY teenager went from 18th to 10th in 8 laps. It was 3 wide for 2 laps with Rich Sachetta in his Jimmie Johnson look-alike 48,Damian Bower in the Deka Battery sponsored 72D and the “Kid from Kutztown Jordan Henn giving the Henn-Eisenhard 77H another great run to the front.A lap 11 debris caution as Sachetta’s exhaust was found in turn 3.This sent the Sinking Spring, PA racer to the pits after a strong top 6 run.With the green waving it was another shootout as Carman made a bold move on the outside of turn 2 but did not have enough to get by Marino and now Kyle Rohner ,Tyler Potts and Paul Lotier, Jr had their own battle to decide the final podium finish. As Dave Cordier, Jr’s 2 lap sign was shown Brad Arnold lost his momentum in turn 4 and drifted high allowing Perrego, Bridgeport winner Gary Hieber and “Dyno” Dave McCullough to sneak under him for good. The fans now had 1 last lap of some intense action to watch as Kaitie McCardle, Dillon Emmons, newcomer Chris Tavarez, Jake Smith coming back from an early race spin, Mike Carman and Damian Bower all were jockeying to head home with a strong 11th place outing. With the checkers being shown a turn 3 tangle left the $ of Dillon Emmons on the track berm and his chances of a top 12 finish erased after working his way up from his 17th place starting slot. Marino took the checkers to the delight of the full house who gave him a standing ovation and record his first ever Slingshot by Tobias win. The Frenchtown, NJ driver had no crew help for this event as the Rob Marino Sealcoating # 13 was on rails the whole evening. It was noted during post race tech that Rob was actually a Class Champion at Shellhammer’s in 1993 and his reunion with Dave Cordier,Sr. was one to be remembered for a long time. Shellhammer’s has asked the Slingshots to possibly come back as a possible semi-regular class addition as many drivers, crew members, owners and fans thanked the Cordier Family,staff and all track workers for one of the most well-run,highly entertaining and fastest speedways the Slingshots put their Briggs & Stratton powered race cars on.

Summary Results:
1.Rob Marino # 13 2. Matt Carman # 2 3. Kyle Rohner # 1R 4. Kyle Hieber # 66 5. Tyler Potts # 3T 6. Paul Lotier,Jr # 7L 7. Anthony Perrego # 1A 8. Gary Hieber # 56 9. Dave McCullough # 7X 10. Brad Arnold # 27 11. Kaitie McCardle # 11 12. Chris Tavarez # 31 13. Damian Bower # 72D 14. Jake Smith # 18A 15. Mike Carman # 747 16. Dillon Emmons # $ 17. Jordan Henn # 77H 18. Rich Sachetta # 48

Mid-Atlantic Points
1.215 Matt Carman # 2
2.200 Gary Hieber # 56
3.180 Kyle Hieber # 66
3.180 Paul Lotier,Jr. # 7L
3 180 Rob Marino # 13
6. 151 Jordan Henn # 77H
6. 151 Anthony Perrego # 1A / 00
8. 145 Mike Carman # 747
9. 141 Dave McCullough # 7X
10.138 Kaitie McCardle # 11
Next Briggs & Stratton Slingshot by Tobias Tour event heads to Jonestown,

Thank you for your time and cooperation on this release.

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KEYSTONE CUP/SPEEDWEEK FAST APPROACHING

York Haven, Pa.....The best of central Pennsylvania's 410 Sprint Car racers are already gearing up for two big weeks of racing later this season. The 18th Annual Cindy Rowe Auto Glass Pennsylvania Sprint Car Speedweek, and the 2nd Annual Keystone Cup Series are prominent on the local racing calender.

The Keystone Cup Series kicked off last year over the Memorial Day holiday week. It's set to run during that time frame again. The Keystone Cup will be contested at five tracks over a six day period, beginning at the Grandview Speedway on Wednesday May 21. After one night off, the Keystone Cup moves to Williams Grove Speedway on Friday May 23rd, followed by Lincoln Speedway, Saturday May 24, Selinsgrove Speedway Sunday May 25, and ending Monday May 26 at Port Royal Speedway.

The Grandview event will be contested over 35 laps, while the other four events will be 30 lap features. Each race offers $5000 to win. The Grandview Keystone Cup show will also mark the season opener for the 19th season of the popular Thunder on the Hill Racing Series sponsored by NAPA Auto Parts.

Last year the Keystone Cup Series averaged 36 cars per night at it's six races. Lucas Wolfe won twice during the series, while Mark Smith, Greg Hodnett, Stevie Smith and Danny Lasoski were single night winners. Winless Fred Rahmer claimed the Keystone Cup title last season.

The Cindy Rowe Auto Glass Pennsylvania Sprint Car Speedweek covers the week of the Independence Day holiday. Now entering it's 18th season, Speedweek has hosted 112 racing events at 12 different Speedways.

This year's Speedweek will kick off on Saturday June 28 at Lincoln Speedway with the Kevin Gobrecht Memorial Race. This 30 lap feature will offer $7000 to win. The very next evening, Sunday June 29 the Sprinters move off to the Bedford Speedway for a 30 lap race with $5000 to win.

After one night off things kick into high gear Tuesday July 1 at Grandview Speedway where the 35 lap feature offers $5000 to win. Wednesday July 2, Speedweek moves south of the boarder to Hagerstown (MD) Speedway for another 30 lap feature with $5000 to win.

Port Royal Speedway has the first of two Speedweek shows on Thursday July 3. That one is 30 laps with $5000 to win. Friday July 4, Williams Grove Speedway will offer the $10,000 to win Mitch Smith Memorial Race. The feature will be 30 laps. It's back to Port Royal on Saturday July 5 for a 30 lap race with $7000 to win. Speedweek wraps up Sunday July 6 at Selinsgrove Speedway for the 30 lap Jan Opperman Memorial Race, which offers $5000 to win.

Last year the Cindy Rowe Auto Glass Pennsylvania Speedweek averaged nearly 35 cars per night during it's seven race swing. Greg Hodnett and Keith Kauffman each won two races, while Lance Dewease, Todd Shaffer and Sean Michael each won single features. Winless Lucas Wolfe claimed the overall point title.

Over the years, 19 different drivers have won Speedweek feature events. While he didn't win last year, Fred Rahmer is the biggest winner in Speedweek competition. Rahmer has claimed ten Speedweek titles, and 28 of the 112 races. Three time champ Lance Dewease is second on the win list with 17 victories. One time champ Greg Hodnett is third in wins with 16 triumphs.

Seven time winner Keith Kauffman, five time winner Steve Smith and winless Lucas Wolfe are the other Speedweek champions. Other drivers to score Speedweek wins are; donnie Kreitz Jr. (8), Cris Eash (6), Billy Pauch (5), Todd Shaffer (5), Sean Michael (2), Jeff Shepard (2), Doug Esh (2), Billy Brian Jr. (2), Stevie Smith (2), Mark Smith (1), Lenny Krautheim (1), Brett Mann (1), Jerry Stone (1), and Tyler Walker (1).

END

For immediate release…thank you
Mountain Speedway media contact:
Gene Ostrowski gjtost@verizon.net (570) 752-7193
Promoter: Joe Callavini (570) 788-7544
Co-Promoter: Mike Odwazny mikemtnspd@epix.net (570) 384-3215

Upcoming events:

Saturday, April 19- Sport Mods, Legends, Micro Stocks and Super Stocks (Double header with April 20 show)
Sunday, April 20- PA Asphalt Mod Champ Series (75-laps), Late Models, Street Stocks, Thrillers, 4 Cyl. FWDs and GSVSCC Antique Racers

Mother Nature takes Opening Day at Mountain Speedway

Due to persistent rain showers, the management at Mountain Speedway has cancelled its April 13 show.

The speedway’s first double-header weekend is ahead for next week.

Engines will fire on Saturday, 4/19, with the running of the Sport Modifieds, Super Stocks, Micro Stocks and Legends. Pit gates open at 10 AM. The grandstands will open and practice will begin at noon. Racing will begin at 2 PM.

The “official” regular division opener will be next Sunday, 4/20 with the running of the 75-lap PA Asphalt Modified Champ Series for the modifieds (will draw for starting spots), late models, street stocks, thrillers, 4 Cyl. FWDs and the Garden State Vintage Stock Car Club. Pit gates open at 11 AM. The grandstands will open at noon and practice will begin at 12:30 PM. Racing will begin at 2 PM.

With the exception of the modifieds, all starting positions for Sunday will be used from pole day. Pole Day starting positions for the modifieds will be utilized on 4/27.

For all up-to-date information, including the entire Mountain Speedway schedule, please visit www.mountainspeedway.com

ACCORD SPEEDWAY NEWS

Accord, NY - Accord Speedway Cancels Practice; Scott Harvey Memorial To Open Season On April 18th
By Steve Pados, Accord Media

While the construction crews work continuously on the "new look" Accord Speedway, the speedway will remain dark this coming weekend. Accord Speedway Promoter Gary Palmer reluctantly made the decision to throw in the towel to try to run any kind of practice on his refurbished speedway and will now point towards opening night April 18th when the Terra Nova 4 Seasons Pizza sponsors the Scott Harvey Memorial Night, an event that will have all six of the speedway's divisions competing for the first time on the totally redone raceway. Palmer cited numerous projects at the track remain to have the finishing touches put on them before he would be comfortable in opening up the track for practice and decided to wait an additional week in hopes all of the projects can be completed before the first green flag falls.

Palmer, who will be opening the Accord gates for the eighth year under his regime, feels the extra week will be beneficial to everyone involved with the speedway. At last count many of the weekly regulars had not yet put the finishing touches to their racing equipment, and the extra week should be a blessing for those still waiting to button down their race-cars and have them ready for action when the season opens on April 18th. The optimistic Palmer is hoping for some much needed cooperation from Mother Nature this coming week to will allow for the track to be rarin' to go for the lid-lifter.

Three of the speedway's racing stars, Andy Bachetti, Jerry Higbie, and Scott Ferrier, along with Media Man Steve Pados, took part in a taped interview session yesterday with Local Cable Channel 6 TV Host Lindsay Liquori to discuss the many improvements made at the Accord Speedway over the winter months and the much anticipated racing season that looms ahead. The taped show will air on Monday Night, April 14th at 6 PM and will be re-broadcast on Wednesday Night, April 16th at 6 PM as well. The drivers reacted favorably to the many changes being made at the speedway as being all of the proper moves in the right direction and praised the energetic Palmer for having the courage and wisdom to take on such a vast project but never forgetting about the drivers who race at his racetrack during the season. As good as the racing was in 2007, the drivers feel the racing will be even more exciting in 2008, citing the wider track (70 feet wide all of the way around) and the increased number of talented racers all vying for the added incentive of racing for the $2,000.00 to win Palmer has put in place for the new season.

A tremendous field of cars is expected in for the opening night of racing, a night dedicated to longtime speedway Announcer Scott Harvey who passed away from a long battle with cancer just after the 2007 racing season got underway last year. Harvey was the Announcer at Accord since 1992 and proved to be the instrumental person to have Promoter Gary Palmer take a look at the speedway when then Promoter Dave Flach wished to step down. Harvey called his last race at Accord at the King of the Catskills event in 2006. Harvey, in addition to calling the races at Accord, was the longtime voice for the WKA Karts in the Northeast and announced at most tracks within the region. Expected in for the opening night show include the likes of Jerry Higbie, Andy Bachetti, Rich and Mike Ricci, Richie Eurich, "The Cyclone" Jamie Yannone, Danny Tyler, Rick Mill, Scott Ferrier, and "Jumpin" John McGill. With the 17-year old Tyler moving up to the Modified Division, the door opens up for all of the hopefuls in the challenging Sportsman ranks. All of the divisions at the speedway will be well represented when the curtain rises on the new season at the "Gem in the Catskills".

Plans call for the pit gates of the speedway to open on April 18th at 4:30. Spectator gates will open at 5 PM. Hot Laps are set to begin at 6:30 and the racing will kick-off at 7 PM. A standing room only crowd is expected for the opening night races so fans are encouraged to come early.

Promoter Gary Palmer and his family have put a lot of hard work and effort into making Accord Speedway one of racing's highlighted success stories since the speedway has been under their direction. The improvements at the speedway continue and the racing just gets better and better and the Midweek Madness shows have seemingly become the farm system to nurture the future stars in racing we will be hearing about for years to come. Let the great work continue as the excitement is already building for a 2008 racing season that will blow the lid off of everything that has been done in the past.

The Palmer Family would like to thank all of the sponsors, competitors, fans and staff for making the 2007 racing season at Accord the best season to date since they took over the reigns at the facility seven years ago. The Palmer family looks forward to the 2008 racing season and encourage everyone to visit the newly constructed website often for continued updates and information on the great racing and at the "Gem in the Catskills"

Regular Show admission remains the same at $12.00 for Adults (12yrs+) Kids $3.00 (11yrs and under)
Pit Gates open at 4:30 and Spectator Gates open at 5 PM. Hot-Laps are at 6:30 and Racing begins at 7 PM.

For further updates and information regarding the great racing at the Accord Speedway, logon to the their newly constructed website at: http://www.accordspeedway.com or call the speedway hotline at: 845 626 3478. The website will be offering Videos on Demand.

A TRAIL OF DIRT LEADS RIGHT TO OUR DOOR

CARQUEST GASOLINE ALLEY NEWS

CARQUEST Gasoline Alley Welcomes ARDC Midget Club to Seventh Anniversary Show

This coming week, the CARQUEST Gasoline Alley Gang will celebrate their seventh year on the airwaves with a special tribute to the resurgent ARDC Midget Club which is celebrating their 69th year in presenting exciting open-wheel Midget racing all along the East Coast. Join the Gang as they continue with their salute to the speedways and the various racing series that make up the great racing across the country. Mark Kielblock, the fine Announcer/Media/PR man in his second year with the club, will join the Gang as well as driving hot-shoes Greg Robinson, Eric Heydenreich and Frank Polimeda to name a few of the fine drivers who will be interviewing on the show. The ARDC Season kicks off on April 12th at the Susquehana Speedway. The Speedway, located in Newberrytown, Pennsylvania, will host the ARDC Club on eight occasions in 2008.

Additional surprises will be in store for the viewers and listeners as this will be another in the long line of blockbuster shows the CARQUEST Gasoline Alley Gang continues to bring to the racing community. Join us for the fastest and most informed show on the airwaves today.

CARQUEST Gasoline Alley TV/Radio/Internet Show continues its outstanding line-up of talented guests with this week's edition of the show. The Show's programming on WALN Digital Cable Radio, Internet www.walncableradio.com and Service Electric Digital Cable TV, Channels 120, and 137 is live from 6 to 8 PM and later tape delayed on Channel 50 at 11 PM.

This coming Monday Night, April 7th, begin your week in racing with the Pados Brothers, Ed and Steve, and Area Auto Racing News racing reporter Randy Kane as they take you on a two-hour circular journey with their well documented, very informative and extremely funny show.

The CARQUEST Gasoline Alley Gang will take their show on the road on May 5th with a car show and live remote to the Genetti's Miniature Golf & Driving Range, located at 14512 Kutztown Road (Route 222) in Fleetwood, Pennsylvania for an all day car show highlighted by a three hour live show from 5 to 8 PM. Vendors and Car Owners and Drivers wanting to play a part in the show are requested to contact the Gang as quickly as possible.

Should you have questions on how to be a part of the show through advertising, appearances or remotes, please contact Steve Pados at: 610 573 9706; Ed Pados at: 610 739 0391; Randy Kane at: 610 682 6273; or the WALN Studios at: 610 791 1818. You may also email: steveswp@netzero.net or racewriter@enter.net.

RACING NEWS THE WAY IT IS MEANT TO BE

For immediate release…thank you
Mountain Speedway media contact:
Gene Ostrowski gjtost@verizon.net (570) 752-7193
Promoter: Joe Callavini (570) 788-7544
Co-Promoter: Mike Odwazny mikemtnspd@epix.net (570) 384-3215

Upcoming events:

Sunday, April 13- Opening Day- Featuring Modfieds, Late Models, Street Stocks, Thrillers, FWD Division & ATQMRA Midgets
Saturday, April 19- Sport Mods, Legends, Super Stocks (Double header with April 20 show)
Sunday, April 20PA Asphalt Mod Champ Series (75-laps), Late Models, Street Stocks, Thrillers and GSVSCC Antique Racers

Fast Times at Mountain Speedway- Smith, Hoffman, Wanamaker, Ross and Wachs grab pole positions for opening day

St. Johns, PA- A total of forty-three race cars took time Sunday during Mountain Speedway’s annual “pole day”. Twenty five championship points were awarded to every driver that took time, with an additional twenty five bonus points going to the fastest qualifier in each division.

Kyle Ebersole was the first driver out in the modified division and was knock from the provisional pole when Andy Walko ran a lap under 14 seconds. Walko’s time at the top of the charts was short lived, as Rusty Smith hit the speedway and blistered off a lap of 13.627 second.

Paul Koehler held the fastest lap laid down in the late model portion of time trials until the eleventh qualifier took the stage. Joe Hoffman took to the speedway and hooked up well to the racing surface for a 14.525 lap time.

Brad Kline held the street sock provisional pole until Chip Wanamaker ran a lap of 15.885, which was the only street stock time in the 15-second bracket. Former track champion, Scott Meckes took his timed run in Josh Oswald’s car after losing a transmission during warm-ups.

Jeff Searfoss appeared to have the quickest time in the thriller division- that was until tech. Following inspection, Nick Ross was presented with the Vic’s Trophies fastest time award with a lap of 17.026.

Coming off a terrific season, Nikki Wachs lead-footed her 4 cyl. FWD race car around the track to claim the fastest speed with a lap of 17.584.

The field will be inverted for each division on opening day, via numbers that will be drawn from a hat. The numbers in the hat will be the total amount of driver’s that took time on pole day. The number drawing will determine how many cars will be inverted for the start of each feature event.

Following consi races for pole day non qualifiers, six feature will run on opening day, which is slated for Sunday, April 13. The modifieds, late models, street stocks, thrillers, 4 cyl. FWDs and ATQMRA midgets will take the stage for their action packed feature. Adult admission is $14. Children 10 and under are free. Consi races will begin at 2 PM.

For the complete Mountain Speedway schedule, updates and up to date information, please visit www.mountainspeedway.com.

Pole Day results

Modified

Pos No. Name Best Tm
1 34 Rusty Smith 13.627
2 8 Earl Paules 13.654
3 53 Brian Defebo 13.742
4 39 Geary Rinehimer 13.808
5 27 Andy Walko 13.924
6 41 Todd Baer 14.033
7 4 Barry Callavini 14.137
8 95m John Markovic 14.14
9 1W Tommy Wannick 14.184
10 5 Kyle Ebersole 14.288
11 9X Matt Clemens 15.229
12 78 Robert Fink 15.991

Late Model

Pos No. Name Best Tm
1 20 Joe Hoffman 14.525
2 0 Paul Koehler 14.542
3 D11 Mike Sweeney 14.602
4 1 Rodger Heffelfinger Jr. 14.772
5 58 Earl Paules 14.793
6 53 Brian Defebo 14.876
7 37 Jim Lamoreaux 14.89
8 15 Joe Brown 15.066
9 16 Kyle Harvell 15.5
10 88 Ricky Ross Jr 15.648
11 40 Todd Geist 15.796
12 13 Rob Koller 16.149
13 24 Augie Hahn 17.044

Street Stock

Pos No. Name Best Tm
1 44C Chip Wanamaker 15.885
2 23 Brad Kline 16.009
3 461 Rich DiMarco 16.028
4 25 Steve Shultz 16.173
5 17 Josh Oswald 17.023
6 26 Scott Meckes 19.033
7 32 Keith St Clair 19.163

Thriller

Pos No. Name Best Tm
1 99 Nick Ross 17.026
2 68 Scott Adams 17.091
3 66 Nick Shaw 17.287
4 48 Bill Price Jr 17.372
5 96 Kyle Heckman 17.466
DQ 47 Jeff Searfoss 16.964

4 Cyl. FWD

Pos No. Name Best Tm
1 63 Nikki Wachs 17.584
2 68 Eric Banashefski 18.348
3 88 Bill Verwys Sr 18.926
4 13 Ken Kleppinger 19.067
5 22 Jess McGlynn 19.421

Contact: Lillian Bell
(717) 292-1696
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One Week Until SSP’s Season Opener; One More Open Practice Sessions Remains Until the Return of Stock Car Saturday Night

Newberrytown, PA (April 4, 2008) – With the season opener for Stock Car Saturday Night only week away at the Susquehanna Speedway Park, the pre-season continues with the second open practice session for any type of racecar on Saturday, April 5. The gates will open at 3:30 p.m. with practice sessions rotating for each class from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. The pit pass cost is $12.00 for ages 14 and older. Children 13 & under are not permitted in the pit area. The grandstand area will be open free to the public. There will be a rain date of Sunday, April 6 used if necessary. On Saturday morning, the pit areas will be evaluated and a decision will be made by 10:30 a.m. and posted on the recording at (717) 938-9170. A parts trailer will be provided by Miller’s Racing Parts. Both alcohol and racing gasoline will also be available.

After a successful open practice session last Saturday that attracted nearly 70 cars, the track held up very well as many drivers dialed in setups for the new clay surface.

The season opener of Stock Car Saturday Night for 2008 will be on Saturday, April 12, with the Late Models, Street Stocks, Xtreme Stock Cars and ARDC Midgets. This will also be the first of five races for the “Fab 4 Series” featuring a night of exciting wheel-to-wheel action that includes the Late Models, Street Stocks, Xtreme Stock Cars and ARDC Midgets. All “Fab 4” features will be 25-laps in distance except for the ARDC Midgets which will remain at 20 laps. This is an extra five laps from regular season point races. This series will conclude with a point champion for the special “series-within-a-season” at the end of the year. Other “Fab 4 Series” events also include Saturday, May 3; Saturday, June 14; Saturday, August 2; and Saturday, September 13. In the “Fab 4 Series” events, the Late Model winner will receive $1,000; the Street Stock winner will receive $500 and the Xtreme Stock winner will receive $400.

The first of five Clean Technologies Young Guns Street Stock 5-lap dash races will also take place this Saturday night, April 12 featuring all drivers ages 21 and younger. The Young Guns Street Stock Dash Races will run in conjunction with the Fab 4 Special events.

On Saturday, April 12, the pit gates will open 3:30 p.m. Grandstand gates will open at 4:00 p.m. Warmups begin at 5:30 p.m. with qualifying races at 6:00 p.m. followed by consolation races and feature events.

General Admission Grandstand ticket prices for the Fab Four Series Event on Saturday night will be Adults (ages 18-59) $14.00; Young Adults (ages 11-17) & Senior Adults (60 & Older) $12.00; Children (10 & under) are free. Pit pass prices are $25.00 with a reduced price of $22.00 for all pit competitor license holders. The minimum age requirement to purchase a pit pass is 14 years of age with a copy of a birth certificate is required for all ages 14 to 17. Regular Stock Car Saturday Night grandstand admission is $2.00 less on those nights.

The Susquehanna Speedway Park is located off I-83 to exit 32, then 1.4 miles NW on SR382 to York Road, then 1.3 miles south. For more information, contact the speedway offices at (717) 292-1696 or visit online at sspracing.net. On raceday, use the track phone at (717) 938-9170 for up-to-date information.

Saturday, April 12, 2008 – Stock Car Saturday Night Time Schedule

(Subject to Change)

3:30 p.m. Pit Gates Open: Pit Passes: Members - $22.00; Non members - $25.00
4:00 p.m. Grandstands Gates Open: General admission: Adults (18 & older) – $14.00; Young Adults (11- 17) - $12.00; Children (10 & under) – Free

Mandatory Driver’s Meetings - Random role calls may be taken. Failure to report may result in a DQ.

5:00 p.m. ARDC Midgets Driver’s Meeting (Outside Turn 2)
5:10 p.m. Street Stocks & Xtreme Stock Cars Driver’s Meeting (Infield)
5:20 p.m. Late Models Driver’s Meeting (Outside Turn One)
5:30 p.m. - 5:55 p.m. Practice Begins (all divisions in the following order)

Street Stocks Qualifying Heat Races (8 laps)

Late Models Qualifying Heat Races (8 laps)

ARDC Midgets Qualifying Heat Races (8 laps)

Xtreme Stock Cars Qualifying Heat Races (6 laps)

Street Stocks Consolation Race (8/10 laps) – if necessary

Late Models Consolation Race (8/10 laps) – if necessary

Clean Technologies Young Guns Shootout Round One (6 laps)

ARDC Midgets Consolation Race (8/10 laps)

Xtreme Stock Cars Consolation Race (6/8 laps) – if necessary

Street Stocks Feature (25 laps)

Late Models Feature (25 laps)

ARDC Midgets Feature (20 laps)

Xtreme Stock Cars Feature (25 laps)

· Top Three Finishers are Required to be in Victory Lane after Every Feature - $200.00 Fine for Failure to Report.

- 2008 SSP Schedule of Events –

(Schedule as of February 1, 2008 - Subject to Change)
March 29 (Sat.) Open Test & Tune Day for Any Division (5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.); Gates open at 3:30 p.m.

April 5 (Sat.) Open Test & Tune Day for Any Division (5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.); Gates open at 3:30 p.m.

April 12 (Sat.) Opening Night /“Fab 4 Series” - Late Models (25 laps), Street Stocks (25 laps), Xtreme Stock Cars (25 laps) & ARDC Midgets (20 laps) plus Clean Technologies Young Guns Shootout (6:00 p.m.)

April 16 (Wed.) Wednesday Night Test & Tune Session (6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.); Gates open at 5:00 p.m.

April 19 (Sat.) Late Models, Street Stocks, Xtreme Stock Cars, Four Cylinder Stock Cars, Mini Vans & PENNMAR Vintage Cars (6:00 p.m.)

April 26 (Sat.) Late Models, Street Stocks, Xtreme Stock Cars, Legends Cars & Mini Vans (6:00 p.m.)

April 30 (Wed.) Wednesday Night Test & Tune Session (6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.); Gates open at 5:00 p.m.

May 3 (Sat.) “Fab 4 Series” - Late Models (25 laps), Street Stocks (25 laps), Xtreme Stock Cars (25 laps) & ARDC Midgets (20 laps) plus Clean Technologies Young Guns Shootout (6:00 p.m.)

May 7 (Wed.) Wednesday Night Test & Tune Session (6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.); Gates open at 5:00 p.m.

May 10 (Sat.) Mother’s Appreciation Night - Late Models, Street Stocks, Xtreme Stock Cars, Four Cylinder Stock Cars

& Women on Wheels Stock Cars & Women on Wheels Mini Vans (6:00 p.m.)

May 17 (Sat.) Late Models, Street Stocks, Xtreme Stock Cars, Four Cylinder Stock Cars, Mini Vans & PENNMAR Vintage Cars (6:00 p.m.)

May 24 (Sat.) 54th Anniversary Race - Late Models, Street Stocks, Xtreme Stock Cars, Four Cylinder Stock Cars, Classic Cars (7:00 p.m.)

May 26 (Mon.) AMA Racing – details to be announced.

May 28 (Wed.) Wednesday Night Test & Tune Session (6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.); Gates open at 5:00 p.m.

May 31 (Sat.) Kid’s Box Car Racing - Late Models, Street Stocks, Xtreme Stock Cars, Women on Wheels Stock Cars & Mini Vans (7:00 p.m.)

June 7 (Sat.) Late Models, Street Stocks, Xtreme Stock Cars, Legends Cars & Mini Vans (7:00 p.m.)

June 11 (Wed.) Wednesday Night Test & Tune Session (6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.); Gates open at 5:00 p.m.

June 14 (Sat.) ”Fab 4 Series”/ York County Racing Club Night - Late Models (25 laps), Street Stocks (25 laps), Xtreme Stock Cars (25 laps) & ARDC Midgets (20 laps) plus Clean Technologies Young Guns Shootout (7:00 p.m.)

June 15 (Sun.) Father’s Appreciation Night - 358 Sprint Car Summer Championship (25 laps), ARDC Midgets (20 laps), Legends Cars (6:00 p.m.); Rain date – Sunday, August 17

June 21 (Sat.) A.R.C.H. (Auto Racing Club of Hagerstown) Fan Club Night - Late Models, Street Stocks, Xtreme Stock Cars, Four Cylinder Stock Cars & PENNMAR Vintage Cars (7:00 p.m.)

June 25 (Wed.) Wednesday Night Test & Tune Session (6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.); Gates open at 5:00 p.m.

June 28 (Sat.) To Be Announced - Late Models, Street Stocks, Xtreme Stock Cars & Mini Vans (7:00 p.m.)

July 3 (Thur.) Eichelberger’s U-Pull It Super Show III - ARDC Midgets, 600cc Micro Sprints, Legends Cars & W.O.W.

(Women on Wheels) Stocks (7:00 p.m.) - The 600cc Micro Sprints will be part of the 2nd Annual PA 600cc Sprint Car Speedweek with entries from all over the United States.

July 5 (Sat.) 3rd Annual Summer Fun Championships - Late Models (30 laps), Street Stocks (25 laps), Xtreme Stock Cars (25 laps), Four Cylinder Stock Cars (25 laps) - (7:00 p.m.)

July 6 - July 18: Track Closed (Summer Vacation)

July 19 (Sat.) EMMR / Bowling Green Speedway Night at the Races (SSP Oldtimers Reunion) - Late Models, Street Stocks, Xtreme Stock Cars, Four Cylinder Stock Cars & PENNMAR Vintage Cars (7:00 p.m.)

July 23 (Wed.) Wednesday Night Test & Tune Session (6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.); Gates open at 5:00 p.m.

July 26 (Sat.) Christmas in July (Santa Claus Visit & Member’s First FCU Kid’s Money Scramble) plus Late Models, Street Stocks, Xtreme Stock Cars, Classic Cars, Mini Vans & Women on Wheels Stock Cars (7:00 p.m.)

August 2 (Sat.) Camera & Autograph Night / “Fab 4 Series” - Late Models (25 laps), Street Stocks (25 laps), Xtreme Stock Cars (25 laps) & ARDC Midgets (20 laps) plus Clean Technologies Young Guns Shootout
(7:00 p.m.)

August 6 (Wed.) Wednesday Night Test & Tune Session (6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.); Gates open at 5:00 p.m.

August 9 (Sat.) SSP Picnic in the Pits (Bike Giveaway) - Late Models, Street Stocks, Xtreme Stock Cars, Mini Vans & PENNMAR Vintage Cars (7:00 p.m.)

August 16 (Sat.) Late Models, Street Stocks, Xtreme Stock Cars, Four Cylinder Stock Cars & Women on Wheels Stock Cars (7:00 p.m.)

August 20 (Wed.) Wednesday Night Test & Tune Session (6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.); Gates open at 5:00 p.m.

August 23 (Sat.) Late Models, Street Stocks, Xtreme Stock Cars, Legends Cars & Mini Vans (7:00 p.m.)

August 30 (Sat.) 8th Annual York County Nationals – Late Models (32 laps), Street Stocks (25 laps), Xtreme Stock Cars (25 laps), Four Cylinder Stock Cars (25 laps) & Mini Vans (7:00 p.m.)

September 3 (Wed.) Wednesday Night Test & Tune Session (6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.); Gates open at 5:00 p.m.

September 6 (Sat.) Late Models, Street Stocks, Xtreme Stock Cars, Four Cylinder Stock Cars, Women on Wheels Mini Vans (6:00 p.m.)

September 13 (Sat.) Championship Night / “Fab 4 Series” - Late Models (25 laps), Street Stocks (25 laps), Xtreme Stock Cars (25 laps) & ARDC Midgets (20 laps) plus Clean Technologies Young Guns Shootout (6:00 p.m.)

September 20 (Sat.) Smashfest ‘08 & Newberry Community Fair - School Bus Demolition Derby, Small Car Demolition Derby, Roll Over Contest, & more in this exciting night of destruction and FIREWORKS SPECTACULAR (Rain date: Sunday, September 21)

September 26 (Fri.) Open Practice Night / Media Night (6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.) Gates open at 5:00 p.m. (All Divisions Welcome)

September 27 (Sat.) 3rd Annual Susquehanna Showdown for Late Models (50 laps), Legends Cars Regional Qualifier (40 laps) & Mini Vans (6:00 p.m.)

October 4 (Sat.) AMA Racing – detail to be announced.

October 11 (Sat.) No Racing

October 17 (Fri.) Miller’s Racing Parts Fall Classic Qualifying Night for Street Stocks, Four Cylinders & Xtreme Stock Cars (7:00 p.m.)

October 18 (Sat.) 5th Annual Miller’s Racing Parts Fall Classic (50 laps each) - Street Stocks, Four Cylinders & Xtreme Stock Cars (6:00 p.m.)

October 25 (Sat.) Candy Bowl IV presented by J&K Salvage - ARDC Midgets, 600cc Micro Sprints, Legends Cars, Mini Vans & Women on Wheels Stock Cars (3:00 p.m.)

November 1 (Sat.) Annual Racecar Flea Market - 6:00 a.m. (All types of racecars are welcome)

November 8 (Sat.) 5th Annual Turkey 200 Enduro Race plus the Classic Cars & Mini Vans (1:00 p.m.); Rain date: Nov. 9

“The Outback Track at SSP”

Testing at the Outback Track scheduled for late April with racing beginning in mid to late May on Saturday mid-morning / afternoon. Gearing the “Outback Track” to the youth, the inside is 1/10 mile for Quarter Midgets with the outer perimeter measuring 1/7 mile for both karts and Bandolero Cars. The turns are 75 feet wide with the straight approximately 50 feet in width. More details will be released as they become available.

· Outback Track Schedule also to be released in the near future.

SSP Pit Notes

- New Pit Access Gate – The back gate outside turn 2 off Kise Mill Road will no longer be used. The only entrance to enter the pit area will be in the front of the speedway off the York Road. This area has been reconfigured to accommodate the larger haulers at this entrance.

- Raceceivers Mandatory – One-way Raceceivers are now mandatory for the Late Models, Street Stocks, Xtreme Stocks and Legends Car competing at SSP in 2008. For more information or to purchase one, contact Miller’s Racing Parts at 717-766-0181. A limited number of rental units will be available on race night.

- Repeat Fan Discount - There is a $2.00 repeat fan discount for each person with a ticket stub from races during the previous week’s events completed only. Returning fans are encouraged to write their name, address and phone number on the back of the stub to be entered into special drawings during and at the end of the season for great prizes. The Repeat Fan Discount is not valid for pit pass purchases.

- EBAY Store – SSP has opened a “new” EBAY Store with a link at www.sspracing.net. The store will feature both new and old items (both racing and non-racing). Different items will be listed for sale everyweek. Items already sold include a racecar steering wheel, vintage racing programs, children’s clothing and toys and more.

- 2008 SSP Rules Now Posted on Website – The 2008 SSP Rules for all divisions are now posted at www.sspracing.net .

- Free Pit Passes for all Non-Qualifiers in Late Models, Street Stocks and Xtreme Stock Cars – Any non-qualifier who starts the a qualifying heat race and fails to qualify for the feature in the Late Model, Street Stock and Xtreme Stock Car divisions during the regular season point events will receive a complimentary pit pass for the driver for the following week during the regular season from April 12 though September 13. The driver must possess a full annual SSP license in order to be eligible for the complimentary pit pass and pass is not transferable to another driver or to another week beyond the following week.

In 2008, there will be not a separate XSC Rookie Rumble race as the Xtreme Stock Car class will now include qualifying heats, a consolation race and a feature event each night giving all drivers two to three race per night.

- SSP Competitor's Link Section Added to SSP Website - Let your fans know the latest info on your team! If you're a regular ARDC, Late Model, Street Stock, Xtreme Stock Cars or other regular SSP series competitor and have a website, e-mail the link of your web site to our webmaster at tvr1@comcast.net, so we can include you in this new section.

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ACCORD SPEEDWAY NEWS

Accord, NY - Accord Speedway Looking Towards April 11th For Scheduled Practice Session.
By Steve Pados, Accord Media

The repeated curve balls Mother Nature keeps throwing in the Hudson Valley area may hinder the progress of the heavy duty construction project Accord Speedway Promoter Gary Palmer is diligently working on, but undaunted, the energetic Palmer and his Family and Staff move their work to other areas of the facility when the unpredicatable weather shuts down the outside projects. While Palmer has cancelled the first of two scheduled practice sessions, the first which was to have been this coming Friday April 4th, Palmer is hoping the weather picture will ease up to allow for the new clay to knit together for at least one solid practice session to be held on April 11th and with a raindate of April 12th. The speedway has been a bustle of activity since the 2007 season ended as a number of big construction projects were planned and underway in hopes of completion before the curtain lifts for the start of the 2008 racing season scheduled for April 18th.

Palmer, who will be opening the Accord gates for the eighth year under his regime, was a recent Monday night guest on the popular TV/Internet Show On-Track, while three of the weekly racing stars at the facility, Danny Tyler, Jerry Higbie, and Andy Bachetti were guests on CARQUEST Gasoline Alley on a night dedicated to the great racing and driving talent at the Accord Speedway. Palmer discussed all of the improvements he was making at his Ulster County speedplant and added some great commentary as to the future of the facility which enters it's 46th year of hosting racing events. Palmer points to the future of the raceway as being very bright with additional improvements forthcoming as long as the track is enjoying success.

The three racing stars interviewed on the show were happy with the progress of the raceway and are looking forward to a great season of racing as well as the added incentive of racing for the $2,000.00 to win Palmer has put in place for the new season. While the 17-year old Tyler will be racing for the Rookie of the Year honors at the track and hoping for some top finishes as he steps up his racing game, both Higbie and Bachetti make no bones about the fact they are racing for the Modified title at Accord. With Bachetti in the runner-up role in 2007 but leading the way in wins with five, and Higbie who scored two wins in 2007 to go along with his 6th place in points, the table is set for an interesting and exciting year at the "Gem in the Catskills". Current Champion Rich Ricci Jr, who secured his 10th title last year, will head the cast of combatants heading into the new season. Throw in the likes of 2006 Champion "Iron" Mike Ricci, Richie Eurich, "The Cyclone" Jamie Yannone, Scott Ferrier, "Jumpin" John McGill, and Rick Mill, one can see the talent crop at the speedpant is
skilled and capable of winning each night out.

With the widening of the track on the homestretch, racing fans will be brought closer to the non-stop, exciting action the Accord facility is noted for. In addition to the installation of the new frontstretch wall, new virgin clay has been brought in to mix with the existing great track surface to give the racers the
desired surface to race on. The additional clay will allow for higher banking in the turns and should allow the drivers to go full-throttle once the lights go green. The track will also new feature new homestretch lighting for the 2008 season.

An enlarged pit area will also greet the racers in 2008 as the popular Ulster County speedplant was running out of room in trying to place all of the cars in the pit area. The new parking layout will allow for the big rigs to be parked at an angle, eliminating the struggle to park a rig should the team arrive later than normal.

The concession area will also go through some changes for 2008 as many new exciting entrees will be added to the already extensive menu. Frito Pies, a big hit at the annual Chili Bowl, will be just one of the new entrees that await the fans looking to chow-down on some of the great food the speedway offers.

Plans call for the gates of the speedway to pen on April 11th at 12 noon. Safety inspection of all vehicles racing at the speedway will be paramount in keeping the highest of safety standards, and will take place from noon until 4. Practice will follow as the drivers will be dialing in their racers throughout the session to be ready come opening night on April 18th. Spectators will be allowed in for free for the practice session. Should there be a cancellation to the scheduled practice session, the rain date would be the following day, April12th.

Promoter Gary Palmer and his family have put a lot of hard work and effort into making Accord Speedway one of racing's highlighted success stories since the speedway has been under their direction. The improvements at the speedway continue and the racing just gets better and better and the Midweek Madness shows have seemingly become the farm system to nurture the future stars in racing we will be hearing about for years to come. Let the great work continue as the excitement is already building for a 2008 racing season that will blow the lid off of everything that has been done in the past.

The Palmer Family would like to thank all of the sponsors, competitors, fans and staff for making the 2007 racing season at Accord the best season to date since they took over the reigns at the facility seven years ago. The Palmer family looks forward to the 2008 racing season and encourage everyone to visit the newly constructed website often for continued updates and information on the great racing and at the "Gem in the Catskills"

Regular Show admission remains the same at $12.00 for Adults (12yrs+) Kids $3.00 (11yrs and under)
Pit Gates open at 4:30 and Spectator Gates open at 5 PM. Hot-Laps are at 6:30 and Racing begins at 7 PM.

For further updates and information regarding the great racing at the Accord Speedway, logon to the their newly constructed website at: http://www.accordspeedway.com or call the speedway hotline at: 845 626 3478. The website will be offering Videos on Demand.

A TRAIL OF DIRT LEADS RIGHT TO OUR DOOR

ON-TRACK NEWS Playing on WALN Digital Cable TV and the Internet

ON-TRACK Presented by GMDC Auto Repair and Auto Sales Welcomes Accord Speedway Promoter Gary Palmer To Tonight's Show

On-Track presented by GMDC Auto Repair and Auto Sales will present the 64th and final installment of the show on Monday Night, March 31st, immediately following CARQUEST Gasoline Alley. Join the Gang at 8 PM as they welcome Accord Speedway Promoter Gary Palmer to the show to talk about the on-going improvements of his Accord racetrack since the racing went silent last October after the final racing event. Palmer, who with his family will be entering their eighth year of ownership and promotion at the Ulster County facility, has been working non-stop to have his schedule of improvements completed before the season kicks-off on April 18th.

On-Track TV/Radio/Internet show continues this week on Monday Night, March 31st with a new call-in format for the viewers and listeners that want to talk racing. The new programming on WALN Cable Radio FM 92.1, on the Internet (www.walncableradio.com) and Service Electric TV Channels 120, 137 is live and tape delayed on Channel 50 at 1 AM.

Join the Pados Brothers, Ed and Steve and AARN writer Randy Kane as they talk racing with the viewers and listeners in a question and answer type format. Should you have any questions regarding being a part of the show through appearances, advertising, or remotes, contact Steve Pados at: 610 573 9706; Ed Pados at: 610 739 0391; or Randy Kane at: 610 682 6273. You may also email: steveswp@netzero.net or: racewriter@enter.net

ON-TRACK IN RACING

CARQUEST GASOLINE ALLEY NEWS

CARQUEST Gasoline Alley Welcomes Accord Modified Stars Andy Bachetti, Jerry Higbie, and Danny Tyler To Tonight's Show

This coming week, the CARQUEST Gasoline Alley Gang welcomes three of the talented driving stars who help make the Accord Speedway the "Gem in the Catskills". Join the Gang as they kick off the show with 17-year old teenager Danny Tyler, the 2007 Accord Sportsman Champion who will be making the jump into the ground-pounding Modifieds for the 2008 racing season with a two-car assault at the raceway. Next up will be the "Statesman From Slate Hill" Jerry Higbie who will join the Gang to talk about his aggressive schedule for the new season. Higbie, who kicked off his 2008 season in January by competing at the Chili Bowl and coming away with a heat win in his first appearance at the famed open-wheel classic, will talk about the Chili Bowl and his recent appearances at Selinsgrove and Big Diamond Raceways. The "Wild Child" Andy Bachetti, will join the Gang to talk about his plans for the 2008 season that include regular stops at Accord, Lebanon Valley and Utica Rome Speedways.

Additional surprises will be in store for the viewers and listeners as this will be another in the long line of blockbuster shows the CARQUEST Gasoline Alley Gang continues to bring to the racing community. Join us for the fastest and most informed show on the airwaves today.

CARQUEST Gasoline Alley TV/Radio/Internet Show continues its outstanding line-up of talented guests with this week's edition of the show. The Show's programming on WALN Digital Cable Radio, Internet www.walncableradio.com and Service Electric Digital Cable TV, Channels 120, and 137 is live from 6 to 8 PM and later tape delayed on Channel 50 at 11 PM.

This coming Monday Night, March 31st, at 6 PM, begin your week in racing with the Pados Brothers, Ed and Steve, and Area Auto Racing News racing reporter Randy Kane as they take you on a two-hour circular journey with their well documented, very informative and extremely funny show.

Immediately following CARQUEST Gasoline Alley, will be our our new entry into TV/Internet, On-Track presented by GMDC Auto Repairs and Auto Sales. This interactive show enables the racing fans to call in a question or comment during a portion of the program. The call-in number is: 610 791 1818, and for those wishing to email a question during the show or in advance can do so by sending the email to: walncable@cs.com

Should you have questions on how to be a part of the show through advertising, appearances or remotes, please contact Steve Pados at: 610 573 9706; Ed Pados at: 610 739 0391; Randy Kane at: 610 682 6273; or the WALN Studios at: 610 791 1818. You may also email: steveswp@netzero.net or racewriter@enter.net.

RACING NEWS THE WAY IT IS MEANT TO BE

For immediate release…thank you
Mountain Speedway media contact:
Gene Ostrowski gjtost@verizon.net 570-752-7193
Promoter: Joe Callavini 570-788-7544
Co-Promoter: Mike Odwazny mikemtnspd@epix.net (570) 384-3215

Upcoming events:

Sat April 5 – Practice- all divisions
Sun April 6 – Pole day- all divisions (qualifying for opening day features on April 13)

Mountain Speedway set to kick off with “Pole Day”

St. Johns, PA- Mountain Speedway is set to kick off the season starting Sunday, April 6th with its annual “Pole Day”. The time trial styled qualifying event for all of Mountain’s regular divisions, which includes the modifieds, late models, street stocks, thrillers and 4 cyl. FWD classes will set the top 15 starters for each opening day feature event on April 13th.

Each driver present will receive a total of two green flag timed laps and the fastest time will be used to determine the competitor’s starting spot for opening day feature line-ups. Any drivers that are not present, or qualify out of the top 15 on time will have to run a consi event, held on opening day.

Any driver who attempts to qualify will receive 25 points and the pole winner in each division will receive 50 championship points.

Pit gates open at 11 AM. Grandstands open at noon and general grandstand admission is free for all ages. Qualifying will begin at 2 PM.

For all up-to-date information, including the entire Mountain Speedway schedule, please visit www.mountainspeedway.com

ACCORD SPEEDWAY NEWS

Accord, NY - Work Continues For The New Look Accord Speedway; Practice Scheduled For April 4th
By Steve Pados, Accord Media

Despite the harsh New York winter, the plans to have most of the heavy duty construction completed on time, continue at the Accord Speedway as Promoter Gary Palmer and his Family and Staff prepare to usher in another new season with the best racing witnessed on the East Coast. While the time-clock is ticking, a bustle of activity has the construction crews working over-time to have the Ulster County facility ready for the opening practice session slated for April 4th. Promoter Gary Palmer remains optimistic in the fact if he can dodge the unpredictable weather that has been haunting the surrounding area, he may be able to open the gates as scheduled. Much work still needs to be accomplished in the next week, but it is hoped the weather will cooperate for the energetic Palmer, who will be opening the Accord gates for the eighth year under his regime.

Racing fans and drivers will have the opportunity to view the "new look" Accord Speedway when the gates are opened for the 2008 racing season. The old boiler plate wall that had stood the test of time for many years, has been removed in favor of a new concrete wall that will run from turn four into the turn one track exit area. The change will widen the racing lanes for the drivers and give the dedicated racing fans an unobstructed view of the frontstretch and bring the race fans closer to the exciting racing action that happens on the track throughout an evening of racing.

In addition to the installation of the new frontstretch wall, an abundance of new virgin clay has been brought in to mix with the great surface the quarter mile speedplant is already noted for. The additional clay will allow for higher banking in the turns and should allow the drivers to go full-throttle once the lights go green. The track will also new feature new homestretch lighting for the 2008 season. Improved rest-rooms, and a general landscaping of the entire grounds will add lustre to the "Gem in the Catskills".

An enlarged pit area will also greet the racers in 2008 as the popular Ulster County speedplant was running out of room in trying to place all of the cars in the pit area. At the recent Middletown Motorsports Show, the Accord Booth remained busy all weekend as most of the Parking Permits were distributed during the show. The change should alleviate the congestion the packed pit area sometimes encountered, but drivers who have not purchased their permits as yet, are encouraged to do so as quickly as possible.

The concession area will also go through some changes for 2008 as many new exciting entrees will be added to the already extensive menu.

All racing divisions will return to the popular raceway in 2008. Special events include the ARDC Midgets coming in for a July 11th pairing with the ACOT Oldtimers. The CSRA 305 Sprint Cars make an appearance on June 13th. The Vintage Modifieds will be included for dates on May 2nd, May 16th, and August 8th. The spectacular "King of the Catskills" event will have the backing of the ROC Tour with the September 26th date that will once again pay $5,000.000 to the winner. For the fans of the popular "rock'em-sock'em" stuff, the Demo Derby and Enduro weekend will take place on October 11th.

High interest remains centered around the Modified Division as many competitors are formulating their schedules and looking for a home to do their Friday night racing. The phones at the speedway have been busy handling the large volume of calls coming in regarding all divisions of racing at the speedway, but the Modifieds have proven to be the center of the conversations. It is certain many new names will dot all rosters in 2008 as many new faces will be seeking to make Accord Speedway their home track for what is anticipated to be another banner year for the 46 year old racing facility.

The announcing Team of Steve Pados, Andy Crane and Joel Murns will return to the mikes in 2008. Working together for the first time ever, the blend of youth and maturity came together with tremendous results. There will be some added surprises in store for the fans with some track promotions and an increase in the number of track banner nights. Pados will double up his action in 2008 by announcing the Midweek Madness races on Wednesday nights.
Loralyn Brinster will return to the Speedway in 2008 as Miss Accord Speedway.

Plans call for the gates of the speedway to pen on April 4th at 12 noon. Safety inspection of all vehicles racing at the speedway will be paramount in keeping the highest of safety standards, and will take place from noon until 4. Practice will follow as the drivers will be dialing in their racers throughout the session to be ready come opening night on April 18th. Spectators will be allowed in for free for the practice sessions. Should there be a cancellation to the scheduled practice sessions, the rain date would be the following day, the 5th and the 12th.

Promoter Gary Palmer and his family have put a lot of hard work and effort into making Accord Speedway one of racing's highlighted success stories since the speedway has been under their direction. The improvements at the speedway continue and the racing just gets better and better as the Midweek Madness shows have seemingly become the farm system to nurture the future stars in racing we will be hearing about for years to come. Let the great work continue as the excitement is already building for a 2008 racing season that will blow the lid off of everything that has been done in the past.

The Palmer Family would like to thank all of the sponsors, competitors, fans and staff for making the 2007 racing season at Accord the best season to date since they took over the reigns at the facility seven years ago. The Palmer family looks forward to the 2008 racing season and encourage everyone to visit the newly constructed website often for continued updates and information on the great racing and at the "Gem in the Catskills"

Regular Show admission remains the same at $12.00 for Adults (12yrs+) Kids $3.00 (11yrs and under)
Pit Gates open at 4:30 and Spectator Gates open at 5 PM. Hot-Laps are at 6:30 and Racing begins at 7 PM.

For further updates and information regarding the great racing at the Accord Speedway, logon to the their newly constructed website at: http://www.accordspeedway.com or call the speedway hotline at: 845 626 3478. The website will be offering Videos on Demand.

A TRAIL OF DIRT LEADS RIGHT TO OUR DOOR

For immediate release…thank you
March 27, 2008
Mountain Speedway media contact:
Gene Ostrowski gjtost@verizon.net 570-752-7193
Promoter: Joe Callavini 570-788-7544
Co-Promoter: Mike Odwazny mikemtnspd@epix.net (570) 384-3215

Upcoming events:

Sat April 5 – Practice- all divisions
Sun April 6 – Pole day- all divisions (qualifying for opening day features on April 13)

Resurfacing forces March 29th practice cancellation

In an effort to provide the most exciting and entertaining racing program possible, the management of Mountain Speedway felt the time has never been better to repair the older sections of the racing surface.

Work has already begun at the speedway, and a very small window of opportunity has become a little smaller, as the weather forecast calls for a mixed bag of precipitation over the next few days, and temperatures remaining near freezing through the weekend.

With help from Franzosa Contracting of Pardeesville, PA., every effort has been made to complete the task in time for the first practice. However, in order to assure the proper curing time for the newly laid asphalt, the right decision is to cancel this weekend’s planned practice session.

The decision to cancel has been made early to accommodate the dozens of race teams from surrounding states who have indicated they will be calling Mountain Speedway their “Home Track” for 2008. Many of these teams travel a great distance to compete at the fastest 1/3 mile asphalt oval in the northeast…soon to be even faster!

Along with the resurfacing of turns three and four, including the apron, is the grading of the front stretch area adjacent to victory lane, and the paving of 10 additional parking spots in the pit area. A go-kart track utilizing an inner oval, is also in the works.

We can now look forward, with great anticipation, to the first weekend in April, as practice will take place from 12 NOON-5:30 PM on Saturday, April 5th, and Pole Day to follow on Sunday, April 6th, as timed qualifying will see the top 15 drivers locked in to the feature event, with the remainder of the field to transfer through consolation events on opening day, Sunday, April 13.

The complete schedule of events is listed on the speedway’s website, www.mountainspeedway.com.

For immediate release…thank you
Mountain Speedway media contact:
Gene Ostrowski gjtost@verizon.net 570-752-7193
Promoter: Joe Callavini 570-788-7544
Co-Promoter: Mike Odwazny mikemtnspd@epix.net (570) 384-3215

Upcoming events:

Sat Mar 29 – Practice- all divisions
Sat April 5 – Practice- all divisions

Sun April 6 – Pole day- all divisions (qualifying for opening day features on April 13)

Mountain Speedway Raises Free Admission Age

St. Johns, PA- Mountain Speedway has recently announced that children, ages 10 and under will be admitted to the races for free this season.

In years past, children 6 and under were free, but this season track management has increased the “free age” to ten years of age and younger. In other words, a family of four, including two ten-year old children will be admitted for a cost of $28, as opposed to $42.

“It was a good decision to increase the age for free admission”, said speedway co-promoter, Mike Odwazny. “Children are the future of our sport and it’ll help put a few more dollars back in the pockets of their parents as well”.

Aside from the free admission, children will also have the opportunity to win prizes, receive gifts from give aways or participate in big wheel races throughout the season. There are many other activities planned, especially for the children who enroll in the Custom Classic Trucks “Little Racers Club”.

The complete schedule of events is listed on the speedway’s website, www.mountainspeedway.com.

Contact: Lillian Bell
(717) 292-1696
-FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

SSP’s Season Opener Just Around the Corner; Two Open Practice Sessions Up Next

Newberrytown, PA (March 22, 2008) – With the season opener for Stock Car Saturday Night less than three weeks away at the Susquehanna Speedway Park, the pre-season begins with two open practice sessions for any type of racecar on Saturday, March 29 and Saturday, April 5. The gates will open at 3:30 p.m. with practice sessions rotating for each class from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. The pit pass cost is $12.00 for ages 14 and older. Children 13 & under are not permitted in the pit area. The grandstand area will be open free to the public.

The season opener of Stock Car Saturday Night for 2008 will be on Saturday, April 12, with the Late Models, Street Stocks, Xtreme Stock Cars and ARDC Midgets. This will also be the first of five races for the “Fab 4 Series” featuring a night of exciting wheel-to-wheel action that includes the Late Models, Street Stocks, Xtreme Stock Cars and ARDC Midgets. All “Fab 4” features will be 25-laps in distance except for the ARDC Midgets which will remain at 20 laps. This is an extra five laps from regular season point races. This series will conclude with a point champion for the special “series-within-a-season” at the end of the year. Other “Fab 4 Series” events also include Saturday, May 3; Saturday, June 14; Saturday, August 2; and Saturday, September 13. In the “Fab 4 Series” events, the Late Model winner will receive $1,000; the Street Stock winner will receive $500 and the Xtreme Stock winner will receive $400.

The first of five Young Guns Street Stock 5-lap dash races will also take place this Saturday night, April 12 featuring all drivers ages 21 and younger. The Young Guns Street Stock Dash Races will run in conjunction with the Fab 4 Special events.

On Saturday, April 12, the pit gates will open 3:30 p.m. Grandstand gates will open at 4:00 p.m. Warmups begin at 5:30 p.m. with qualifying races at 6:00 p.m. followed by consolation races and feature events.

General Admission Grandstand ticket prices for the Fab Four Series Event on Saturday night will be Adults (ages 18-59) $14.00; Young Adults (ages 11-17) & Senior Adults (60 & Older) $12.00; Children (10 & under) are free. Pit pass prices are $25.00 with a reduced price of $22.00 for all pit competitor license holders. The minimum age requirement to purchase a pit pass is 14 years of age with a copy of a birth certificate is required for all ages 14 to 17. Regular Stock Car Saturday Night grandstand admission is $2.00 less on those nights.

The Susquehanna Speedway Park is located off I-83 to exit 32, then 1.4 miles NW on SR382 to York Road, then 1.3 miles south. For more information, contact the speedway offices at (717) 292-1696 or visit online at sspracing.net. On raceday, use the track phone at (717) 938-9170 for up-to-date information.

Saturday, April 12, 2008 – Stock Car Saturday Night Time Schedule

(Subject to Change)

3:30 p.m. Pit Gates Open: Pit Passes: Members - $22.00; Non members - $25.00
4:00 p.m. Grandstands Gates Open: General admission: Adults (18 & older) – $14.00; Young Adults (11-
17) - $12.00; Children (10 & under) – Free

Mandatory Driver’s Meetings - Random role calls may be taken. Failure to report may result in a DQ.

5:00 p.m. ARDC Midgets Driver’s Meeting
5:10 p.m. Street Stocks & Xtreme Stock Cars Driver’s Meeting
5:20 p.m. Late Models Driver’s Meeting
5:30 p.m. - 5:55 p.m. Practice Begins (all divisions in the following order)

Rotation: Street Stocks

Late Models

ARDC Midgets

Xtreme Stock Cars

6:00 p.m. Welcome, Invocation and National Anthem

Street Stocks Qualifying Heat Races (8 laps)

Late Models Qualifying Heat Races (8 laps)

ARDC Midgets Qualifying Heat Races (8 laps)

Xtreme Stock Cars Qualifying Heat Races (6 laps)

Street Stocks Consolation Race (8/10 laps) – if necessary

Late Models Consolation Race (8/10 laps) – if necessary

Young Guns Shootout Round One (6 laps)

ARDC Midgets Consolation Race (8/10 laps)

Xtreme Stock Cars Consolation Race (6/8 laps) – if necessary

Street Stocks Feature (25 laps)

Late Models Feature (25 laps)

ARDC Midgets Feature (20 laps)

Xtreme Stock Cars Feature (25 laps)

· Top Three Finishers Required to be in Victory Lane after Every Feature - $200.00 Fine for Failure to Report.

- 2008 SSP Schedule of Events –

(Schedule as of February 1, 2008 - Subject to Change)
March 29 (Sat.) Open Test & Tune Day for Any Division (5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.); Gates open at 3:30 p.m.

April 5 (Sat.) Open Test & Tune Day for Any Division (5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.); Gates open at 3:30 p.m.

April 12 (Sat.) Opening Night /“Fab 4 Series” - Late Models (25 laps), Street Stocks (25 laps), Xtreme Stock Cars (25 laps) & ARDC Midgets (20 laps) plus Clean Technologies Young Guns Shootout (6:00 p.m.)

April 16 (Wed.) Wednesday Night Test & Tune Session (6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.); Gates open at 5:00 p.m.

April 19 (Sat.) Late Models, Street Stocks, Xtreme Stock Cars, Four Cylinder Stock Cars, Mini Vans & PENNMAR Vintage Cars (6:00 p.m.)

April 26 (Sat.) Late Models, Street Stocks, Xtreme Stock Cars, Legends Cars & Mini Vans (6:00 p.m.)

April 30 (Wed.) Wednesday Night Test & Tune Session (6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.); Gates open at 5:00 p.m.

May 3 (Sat.) “Fab 4 Series” - Late Models (25 laps), Street Stocks (25 laps), Xtreme Stock Cars (25 laps) & ARDC Midgets (20 laps) plus Clean Technologies Young Guns Shootout (6:00 p.m.)

May 7 (Wed.) Wednesday Night Test & Tune Session (6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.); Gates open at 5:00 p.m.

May 10 (Sat.) Mother’s Appreciation Night - Late Models, Street Stocks, Xtreme Stock Cars, Four Cylinder Stock Cars & Women on Wheels Stock Cars & Women on Wheels Mini Vans (6:00 p.m.)

May 17 (Sat.) Late Models, Street Stocks, Xtreme Stock Cars, Four Cylinder Stock Cars, Mini Vans & PENNMAR Vintage Cars (6:00 p.m.)

May 24 (Sat.) 54th Anniversary Race - Late Models, Street Stocks, Xtreme Stock Cars, Four Cylinder Stock Cars, Classic Cars (7:00 p.m.)

May 26 (Mon.) AMA Racing – details to be announced.

May 28 (Wed.) Wednesday Night Test & Tune Session (6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.); Gates open at 5:00 p.m.

May 31 (Sat.) Kid’s Box Car Racing - Late Models, Street Stocks, Xtreme Stock Cars, Women on Wheels Stock Cars & Mini Vans (7:00 p.m.)

June 7 (Sat.) Late Models, Street Stocks, Xtreme Stock Cars, Legends Cars & Mini Vans (7:00 p.m.)

June 11 (Wed.) Wednesday Night Test & Tune Session (6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.); Gates open at 5:00 p.m.

June 14 (Sat.) ”Fab 4 Series”/ York County Racing Club Night - Late Models (25 laps), Street Stocks (25 laps), Xtreme Stock Cars (25 laps) & ARDC Midgets (20 laps) plus Clean Technologies Young Guns Shootout (7:00 p.m.)

June 15 (Sun.) Father’s Appreciation Night - 358 Sprint Car Summer Championship (25 laps), ARDC Midgets (20 laps), Legends Cars (6:00 p.m.); Rain date – Sunday, August 17

June 21 (Sat.) A.R.C.H. (Auto Racing Club of Hagerstown) Fan Club Night - Late Models, Street Stocks, Xtreme Stock Cars, Four Cylinder Stock Cars & PENNMAR Vintage Cars (7:00 p.m.)

June 25 (Wed.) Wednesday Night Test & Tune Session (6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.); Gates open at 5:00 p.m.

June 28 (Sat.) To Be Announced - Late Models, Street Stocks, Xtreme Stock Cars & Mini Vans (7:00 p.m.)

July 3 (Thur.) Eichelberger’s U-Pull It Super Show III - ARDC Midgets, 600cc Micro Sprints, Legends Cars & W.O.W.

(Women on Wheels) Stocks (7:00 p.m.) - The 600cc Micro Sprints will be part of the 2nd Annual PA 600cc Sprint Car Speedweek with entries from all over the United States.

July 5 (Sat.) 3rd Annual Summer Fun Championships - Late Models (30 laps), Street Stocks (25 laps), Xtreme Stock Cars (25 laps), Four Cylinder Stock Cars (25 laps) - (7:00 p.m.)

July 6 - July 18: Track Closed (Summer Vacation)

July 19 (Sat.) EMMR / Bowling Green Speedway Night at the Races (SSP Oldtimers Reunion) - Late Models, Street Stocks, Xtreme Stock Cars, Four Cylinder Stock Cars & PENNMAR Vintage Cars (7:00 p.m.)

July 23 (Wed.) Wednesday Night Test & Tune Session (6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.); Gates open at 5:00 p.m.

July 26 (Sat.) Christmas in July (Santa Claus Visit & Member’s First FCU Kid’s Money Scramble) plus Late Models, Street Stocks, Xtreme Stock Cars, Classic Cars, Mini Vans & Women on Wheels Stock Cars (7:00 p.m.)

August 2 (Sat.) Camera & Autograph Night / “Fab 4 Series” - Late Models (25 laps), Street Stocks (25 laps), Xtreme Stock Cars (25 laps) & ARDC Midgets (20 laps) plus Clean Technologies Young Guns Shootout (7:00 p.m.)

August 6 (Wed.) Wednesday Night Test & Tune Session (6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.); Gates open at 5:00 p.m.

August 9 (Sat.) SSP Picnic in the Pits (Bike Giveaway) - Late Models, Street Stocks, Xtreme Stock Cars, Mini Vans & PENNMAR Vintage Cars (7:00 p.m.)

August 16 (Sat.) Late Models, Street Stocks, Xtreme Stock Cars, Four Cylinder Stock Cars & Women on Wheels Stock Cars (7:00 p.m.)

August 20 (Wed.) Wednesday Night Test & Tune Session (6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.); Gates open at 5:00 p.m.

August 23 (Sat.) Late Models, Street Stocks, Xtreme Stock Cars, Legends Cars & Mini Vans (7:00 p.m.)

August 30 (Sat.) 8th Annual York County Nationals – Late Models (32 laps), Street Stocks (25 laps), Xtreme Stock Cars (25 laps), Four Cylinder Stock Cars (25 laps) & Mini Vans (7:00 p.m.)

September 3 (Wed.) Wednesday Night Test & Tune Session (6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.); Gates open at 5:00 p.m.

September 6 (Sat.) Late Models, Street Stocks, Xtreme Stock Cars, Four Cylinder Stock Cars, Women on Wheels Mini Vans (6:00 p.m.)

September 13 (Sat.) Championship Night / “Fab 4 Series” - Late Models (25 laps), Street Stocks (25 laps), Xtreme Stock Cars (25 laps) & ARDC Midgets (20 laps) plus Clean Technologies Young Guns Shootout (6:00 p.m.)

September 20 (Sat.) Smashfest ‘08 & Newberry Community Fair - School Bus Demolition Derby, Small Car Demolition Derby, Roll Over Contest, & more in this exciting night of destruction and FIREWORKS SPECTACULAR (Rain date: Sunday, September 21)

September 26 (Fri.) Open Practice Night / Media Night (6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.) Gates open at 5:00 p.m. (All Divisions Welcome)

September 27 (Sat.) 3rd Annual Susquehanna Showdown for Late Models (50 laps), Legends Cars Regional Qualifier (40 laps) & Mini Vans (6:00 p.m.)

October 4 (Sat.) AMA Racing – detail to be announced.

October 11 (Sat.) No Racing

October 17 (Fri.) Miller’s Racing Parts Fall Classic Qualifying Night for Street Stocks, Four Cylinders & Xtreme Stock Cars (7:00 p.m.)

October 18 (Sat.) 5th Annual Miller’s Racing Parts Fall Classic (50 laps each) - Street Stocks, Four Cylinders & Xtreme Stock Cars (6:00 p.m.)

October 25 (Sat.) Candy Bowl IV presented by J&K Salvage - ARDC Midgets, 600cc Micro Sprints, Legends Cars, Mini Vans & Women on Wheels Stock Cars (3:00 p.m.)

November 1 (Sat.) Annual Racecar Flea Market - 6:00 a.m. (All types of racecars are welcome)

November 8 (Sat.) 5th Annual Turkey 200 Enduro Race plus the Classic Cars & Mini Vans (1:00 p.m.); Rain date: Nov. 9

“The Outback Track at SSP”

Testing at the Outback Track scheduled for late April with racing beginning in mid to late May on Saturday mid-morning / afternoon. Gearing the “Outback Track” to the youth, the inside is 1/10 mile for Quarter Midgets with the outer perimeter measuring 1/7 mile for both karts and Bandolero Cars. The turns are 75 feet wide with the straight approximately 50 feet in width. More details will be released as they become available.

· Outback Track Schedule also to be released in the near future.

SSP Pit Notes

- New Pit Access Gate – The back gate outside turn 2 off Kise Mill Road will no longer be used. The only entrance to enter the pit area will be in the front of the speedway off the York Road. This area has been reconfigured to accommodate the larger haulers at this entrance.

- Raceceivers Mandatory – One-way Raceceivers are now mandatory for the Late Models, Street Stocks, Xtreme Stocks and Legends Car competing at SSP in 2008. For more information or to purchase one, contact Miller’s Racing Parts at 717-766-0181. A limited number of rental units will be available on race night.

- Repeat Fan Discount - There is a $2.00 repeat fan discount for each person with a ticket stub from races during the previous week’s events completed only. Returning fans are encouraged to write their name, address and phone number on the back of the stub to be entered into special drawings during and at the end of the season for great prizes. The Repeat Fan Discount is not valid for pit pass purchases.

- EBAY Store – SSP has opened a “new” EBAY Store with a link at www.sspracing.net. the store will feature both new and old items (both racing and non-racing). Different items will be listed for sale everyweek. Items already sold include a racecar steering wheel, vintage racing programs, children’s clothing and toys and more.

- 2008 SSP Rules Now Posted on Website – The 2008 SSP Rules for all divisions are now posted at www.sspracing.net.

- Free Pit Passes for all Non-Qualifiers in Late Models, Street Stocks and Xtreme Stock Cars – Any non-qualifier who starts the a qualifying heat race and fails to qualify for the feature in the Late Model, Street Stock and Xtreme Stock Car divisions during the regular season point events will receive a complimentary pit pass for the driver for the following week during the regular season from April 12 though September 13. The driver must possess a full annual SSP license in order to be eligible for the complimentary pit pass and pass is not transferable to another driver or to another week beyond the following week.

In 2008, there will be not a separate XSC Rookie Rumble race as the Xtreme Stock Car class will now include qualifying heats, a consolation race and a feature event each night giving all drivers two to three race per night.

- SSP Competitor's Link Section Added to SSP Website - Let your fans know the latest info on your team! If you're a regular ARDC, Late Model, Street Stock, Xtreme Stock Cars or other regular SSP series competitor and have a website, e-mail the link of your web site to our webmaster at tvr1@comcast.net, so we can include you in this new section.

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(This email was sent from an email address that does not accept return emails. Therefore, please send any replies to: sspracing@hotmail.com)

For immediate release…thank you
Mountain Speedway media contact:
Gene Ostrowski gjtost@verizon.net 570-752-7193
Promoter: Joe Callavini 570-788-7544
Co-Promoter: Mike Odwazny mikemtnspd@epix.net (570) 384-3215

Upcoming events:

Sat Mar 29 – Practice- all divisions
Sat April 5 – Practice- all divisions

Sun April 6 – Pole day- all divisions (qualifying for opening day features on April 13)

Brown, Verwys and Sager Spring to Mountain Madness Victories
By Gene Ostrowski

Round #2 of the 2008 “Mountain Madness” Enduro Series kicked off Saturday at Mountain Speedway. Over seventy-five racers from across the Northeast took advantage of the Spring-like weather to showcase their endurance while being behind the wheel of a race car. By the end of the afternoon, Pat Verwys, Ed Brown, Jr. and Harry Sager all visited victory lane as division race winners.

Bob Haeger led the first four circuits of the 100-lap four-cylinder event before Robin Schewire took control of the race. The two swapped the top spot on several occasions with Pat Verwys, Anthony Pizzo, and Duane Garrison in pursuit of the leaders.

Verwys grabbed the lead on lap sixteen, but Schewire wouldn’t give up easily, as the duo exchanged the top position four times over the next twenty circuits.

The second of four red flags flew when Danielle Allen and Schewire got together on the front stretch. Schewire was able to continue, but Allen’s car sustained heavy front-end damage and remained on the speedway.

Green flag racing resumed and Verwys continued in command at the halfway mark over Pizzo, Sam Ryan, Schewire and Dave Bentley.

The top ten jostled positions throughout the rest of the event, but Verwys remained untouched and cruised to his first win in over two years. Bentley raced up to second, followed by Ryan, Pizzo and Joe Grocholski.

In victory lane, Verwys thanked his brother, Bill, for letting him drive to victory in his car.

From the pole, Rich Moyer shot out front in the 100-lap 6/8-cylinder event, but it didn’t take long until Ed Brown, Jr overtook him. By lap ten, Joe Jentile fought around TJ Kapish, Brian Brown and Frank Reakes to take second.

With nineteen laps completed, Jentile soared into the lead and appeared to have full control of the field, but that was until he experienced a flat tire on lap thirty-nine. A pit stop by Jentile moved Brown back to the front.

Mark Spencer drove to second and by mid race he was pressured by Shawn Gallucci, TJ Kapish and Jeff Walls. Meanwhile, Danny Grennan and Phil Lomonaco began to make their presence known, entering the top ten.

With lapped traffic as a factor, and with two laps remaining, Spencer reeled in Brown and the two dueled side-by-side. Brown held off Spencer for his first Mountain Madness enduro victory by a mere car-length. Walls, Gallucci and Kapish completed the top five.

Brown thanked his friends and competitors in victory lane after pocketing over $700 for his fist win.

A handful of “Trophy Trucks” were on hand for a quick 25-lap enduro. Harry Sager grabbed the lead from pole sitter, Mariah Lawrence at the drop of the green flag. By mid race and with a half lap lead, it appeared that Sager would easily win the contest over Woot Lawrence, Kevin Nowak and Jim White. However, Lawrence began to reel in the leader. Lawrence closed even more during the closing laps, but not enough to let Sager know that he was there.

With his victory, Sager is now batting 100 after winning the first two enduros of the season and thanked his wife, Nikki Sager (Wachs). The two were married three weeks ago.

The next Mountain Madness Enduro Series event will be held rain or shine on Sunday, May 18. For the complete Mountain Speedway schedule, rules, regulations and standings, please visit www.mountainspeedway.com.

ABC Car Crushing Mountain Madness Enduro Results

Race #2

Official results

6/8 Cyl. Division (100-laps)

1. ED BROWN, JR 2. Mark Spencer 3. Jeff Walls 4. Shawn Gallucci 5. TJ Kapish 6. Danny Grennan 7. Phil Lamonaco 8. Joe Jentile 9. Joe Helberg 10. Tom Szoke 11. John Bittoni Jr 12. James Presley 13. Aaron Miller 14. Robin Schewire 15. Frank Reakes 16. Rich Moyer 17. Donny Oliver 18. Richard Paciotti 19. Edward Primavera 20. Bob Coco 21. Robert Fink 22. Bob Wink 23. Michael Parisi 24. Steve Tito 25. Tracy Berger Carmen 26. Rich Graboske 27. Cory Student 28. Jess Martines 29. John W. Bittoni 30. Angelo Spezialetti 31. Rich DiMarco 32. Bob Kulik 33. Sam Ryan 34. Kevin Nowak 35. Dominic Ranieri 36. Brian Brown 37. Scott Graham 38. Keith Frankenfield 39. Mike Ryan 40. Eric Hersey

4 Cyl. Division (100-laps)

1. PAT VERWYS 2. David Bentley 3. Sam Ryan 4. Anthony Pizzo 5. Joe Grocholski 6. Bob Haeger 7. Steve Petry 8. Robert Fink 9. Joe Heintzelman 10. Larry Spencer Jr 11. Maurice Ott 12. Jack McElrath 13. Nikki Sager ( Wachs ) 14. Denise Siegel 15. Allen Myers 16. Mark Foreman 17. Sig Albarran 18. Tom Gorman 19. Art Kulik 20. Robin Schewire 21. Bill Rice 22. Brandon Brown 23. Mike Ventura 24. Larry Spencer III 25. Scott Adams 26. Ed Brown Jr 27. Mark Neberdoski 28. Duane Garrison 29. Charles Barbeisch 30. Tony Arcaro 31. Danielle Allen 32. Patrick Thomas 33. Craig Scott 34. Ken Harper 35. Travis Schwenk

Trophy Trucks Division (25-laps)

1. HARRY SAGER 2. Woot Lawrence 3. Kevin Nowak 4. Jim White 5. Bob Bader 6. Mariah Lawrence

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
ROC DIRT SERIES RE: 2008 RoC Dart Dirt Tour
EMAIL: ROCDIRT@AOL.COM
PHONE: 607-775-5555

THE RACE OF CHAMPIONS DART DIRT MODIFIED TOUR READY FOR 2008. NINE RACES SLATED WITH SLIGHTLY INCREASED POINT FUND. TOUR CHAMPION TO EARN $7,000 MINIMAL FOR TITLE.

BINGHAMTON, NY…As the 2008 Race of Champions Dart Dirt Modified Series gets set to green this Saturday at the Selinsgrove Speedway the upcoming season is quickly taking shape. Nine races will dot the ’08 Modified schedule with some higher paying events along with an increased point fund at seasons end.

The nine race schedule will see only one region intact for this season with three season ending events to determine the overall title in ’08. Many of the teams indicated at the end of last season that they preferred a one region point race. This years schedule is suited perfectly to accomplish just that. Teams are not required to travel any further south than Selinsgrove and only as far north at Utica Rome Speedway.

With uncertain economical trends in the nation the tour will require teams to travel less while receiving some better paying events closer to home. The point fund will also be a better situation for teams with the overall champion earning a cool $7,000 for only nine races.

The series will feature six events during the summer month with the traditional point distribution structure in place from years past. Three fall combination events will pay a minimum of $5,000 to win at each and will award championship points. The championship points will be roughly a one and a half point distribution. The driver leading the points after the six summer events will receive a $1,000 bonus as well. Should that driver go on to win the overall title the championship cash would swell to $8,000.

Series Director Andrew Harpell commented, “This could be the best schedule we have had with the Race of Champions Dart Dirt Series.” He added, “Every race on the schedule is obtainable for teams in the northeast. The Pennsylvania and New Jersey weekly Saturday night teams now have no conflicts on any of the events scheduled.” “I feel our schedule gets us back to our original intention of providing manageable events for the weekly race teams.”

The ’08 schedule has either the races slated prior to their opening dates or they are on off days. Southern drivers like Jeff Strunk and Jimmy Horton once again have the opportunity to compete for the title without scheduling conflicts. The two have both had success on the tour in the past but scheduling date conflicts made it difficult to follow the entire tour in ’07.

This Saturday the Race of Champions Dart Dirt Modified Tour goes green at the Selinsgrove Speedway in Pennsylvania. The historic Sprint Car facility will play host to the Modified stars for the first time since 1982. A 50 lap $4,000 to win minimal payday will be up for grabs. Loads of bonus money and contingency awards will be on the line as well. A rain date is in place for this Sunday, March 16th if needed.

The tour will then head to the Utica Rome Speedway for the annual RoC Mother’s Day special. This event has been one of the best on the trail in the past years. This year’s race will pay $10,000 to the race winner and a cool $1,000 to take the green in what is being headlined as the “Victoria” event.

Five Mile Point Speedway will host two summer RoC Dart dirt events on Tuesday, July 8th and Wed. August 6th. Both events will be 75 lappers paying $4,000 to the winner. Once again neither event is a conflict on any of the northeast Modified schedules. Utica Rome Speedway will “up the ante” again on Wednesday, July 23rd with the Richie Evans Remembered 61 lap special. The 61 lap race will pay $6,100 to the winner. The popular Penn Can Speedway will return to the fold on Tuesday, July 29th with a 75 lap special paying $4,000 to the victor.

The fall combination races will settle the 2008 point championship with three – one hundred lap affairs paying $5,000 to the winner of each. All three events are on short tracks that will again level the playing field while requiring less wear and tear on the team’s motors. On Sunday, September 14th Penn Can Speedway will host its annual “King of the Can”. The 100 lap affair has been outstanding in each of the last two year’s with the locals posting big wins over the invaders.

Accord Speedway will crown yet another King on Friday, September 26th with the running of the “King of the Catskills” 100 lapper. The recently renovated and bigger facility will certainly lend itself to fantastic side by side action in this fall favorite.

The 38th running of the Southern Tier 100 will settle the score in the Race of Champions Dart Dirt Modified Tour on Saturday, October 25th. The historic National Quarter Mile Dirt Track Championship Weekend will also see the RoC Dart Sportsman title settled on Friday night in a 100 lap special. Stewart Friesen won last years 100 lap RoC finale at the quarter mile.

Series Director Andrew Harpell commented lastly, “We are calling the 2008 RoC Dart Series the “Less is More Tour” as we have less travel for the teams, with better paying races and a better point fund.” In this era of short track racing the 2008 series concept is refreshing for everyone involved.

The Race of Champions Dart Dirt Series participating sponsors include Dart Machinery, Sunoco Race Fuels, American Racer Tires, Total Seal Piston Rings, PBM Performance Products, LA Sleeve, Dura- Bond, Afco, Dynatech, Competition Engineering by Moroso, Xceldyne and CV Products. For information on the Race of Champions Dart Dirt Modified Tour information please call the tour offices at (607) 775-5555 or log on to www.rocdirt.com for more.

Upcoming R.o.C Dart Dirt Schedule:

Modifieds – Saturday, March 15th – Selinsgrove Speedway (50 laps)

Sportsman – Sunday, May 18th – Utica Rome Speedway (40 laps)

CARQUEST GASOLINE ALLEY NEWS

Pen Argyl, PA- Phillipsburg Mall IRCO Sponsored Dirt Track Heroes Show Opens With Great Success. Day Two Set For Monday Night

The Phillipsburg Mall IRCO Community Federal Credit Union sponsored Dirt Track Heroes Car Show kicked off on Sunday afternoon with a tremendous opening show. Drivers from the past, present and the future of auto racing gathered together amidst a huge crowd of racing fans all sseking the opportunity to talk with their favorite stars and to view the impressive array of racing equipment being displayed throughout the Mall.
week-long celebration. More than 80-drivers gathered for the initial autograph session Show promoter Bob Miller lined up for the opening of the long-awaited show. CARQUEST Gasoline Alley and On-Track TV/Internet Shows took center stage on Sunday to open up the show with an honorary salute to the great legends of dirt track racing. The 4-hour show, which will be aired on Monday night on WALN starting at 5 PM on Service Electric Channels 120 and 137, and on the internet at: walncableradio.com was quickly paced and well received by the racing community. The Pados Brothers along with Randy Kane and guest announcers Earl Krause and Bob Stull interviewed more than 50 drivers throughout the show.

The week-long celebration of racing continues on Monday night, March 10th at 6:30 PM as the Pados Brothers and Bob Stull will conduct interviews with drivers and representatives from the Borgers, Hamlin and Snydersville Raceways. The three tracks are located within an hour's driving distance from the Mall and feature scale-type racing cars on Friday and Saturday Nights throughout the racing season. Drivers appearing from Snydersville include Dan Miller, Walt and Teri Morrsion, Cale Ross, Jason and John Wolfe, Bobby Hummer, Cody Wood and PR Director Jim Young. Borgers will counter with driving talents Tiffany Wambold, Joel Smith, Kim Dornbalser, Brad Tabertshofer, Matt and Mike Carman, Danny Barker, Mike Eckhart Jr, Sammy Hemhauser, Fred Bitner, Mike Coropola and Promoter and former modified talent Richie Smith. Hamlin will follow suit with star drivers, Kyle Rohner, Billy Weaver, Cody Kline, Nunzi Allegrucci, Shannon Smith, Adam Brown, Zach O'Connell, Sam and Scott Neary, Flagger Russ Furry, and promoter and former modified talent Randy Smith. An autograph session will be in place for the racing fans as part of the evening's festivities.

A special salute will continue throughout the week to the Harmony Speedway and to the drivers who were part of the history of the now defunct D-shaped raceway, and the Harmony Speedway Historical Society will be on site all week signing up new members.

For information regarding the event, please contact Steve Pados at: 610 573 9706

CARQUEST GASOLINE ALLEY NEWS

Pen Argyl, PA- CARQUEST Gasoline Alley and On-Track TV Shows To Open IRCO Sponsored Dirt Track Heroes Show Sunday March 9th At Phillipsburg Mall.

This coming week the CARQUEST Gasoline Alley and On-Track Gang go on location to the Phillipsburg Mall located in Phillipsburg, New Jersey to host the opening day ceremonies of the IRCO Community Federal Credit Union sponsored Dirt Track Heroes Car Show week-long celebration. All roads point to New Jersey as show promoter Bob Miller has lined up an impressive array of racing greats to be take part in the event honoring racing stars past, present, and future. CARQUEST Gasoline Alley and On-Track TV/Internet Shows will take center stage on Sunday to open up the show with an honorary salute to the great legends of dirt track racing. Join the Gasoline Alley Gang on Sunday March 9th from 1:30 until 5:30 as they welcome and honor such legendary racing names such as Kenny Brenn Sr and Jr, Sammy Beavers, Ray Neary, Ken Wismer Jr, Bill Wilson, Jimmy Maguire, Leroy Amey, Richie and Randy Smith, Carl "Fuzzy" Van Horn, Neil Kumernitsky, Sonny Strupp, Wayne Young, Gary Grim, Bruce Kline, Charlie Gilmore, Tom Hager and a host of others who will join in the week long celebration as the first-time Mall show honors those who raced those long treasured but never forgotten raceways of yesteryear. Along with the aforementioned legends, such current and future stars expected to be on hand for the event include, Ryan Smith, Ryan Osborne, Zane Zeiner, Kenny Gilmore, Brad Grim, Stephanie Stevens, Nick Wean, Angela Caruso, Jason Hamilton, Ricky Yetter, Matt Janisch, Zach Martini, Mike Mammana, Gary Hager, Ryan and Brian Godown and many more drivng talents racing locally today. Join longtime show hosts Ed and Steve Pados and Randy Kane as well as guest announcers Earl Krause, Ron Bailey and Bob Stull as the past, present and future stars of racing will be interviewed during the quickly-paced four hour show. An autograph session will take place during the course of the show for the fans to have a first hand chat with the great racing stars who thrilled them in the past with their tremendous driving abilities.

All drivers and car owners who still wish to be a part of the show are encouraged to vist the Thunder on the Hill website online for information they will need to know prior to the event. Join the growing list of attendees who will be joining in the celebration honoring the great racing heritage of such former racing facilities as Harmony, Nazareth, Reading, Flemington, Allentown, and Dorney Park. IRCO Community Federal Credit Union through the efforts of noted Harmony Speedway Historian Greg Collins has come on-board as the show's title sponsor for the event, an event earmarked as an annual event in the years to come.

Additional surprises will be in store throughout the day for the racing fans as this will be another in the long line of blockbuster shows the CARQUEST Gasoline Alley/On-Track Gang continues to bring to the racing community. Join us for the fastest and most informed shows on the airwaves today.

CARQUEST Gasoline Alley TV/Radio/Internet Show continues its outstanding line-up of talented guests with a remote performance at the Phillipsburg Mall on March 9th. The Show's programming on WALN Digital Cable Radio, Internet www.walncableradio.com and Service Electric Digital Cable TV, Channels 120, and 137 is normally on air live from 6 to 8 PM and later tape delayed on Channel 50 at 11 PM, but due to the length of the four hour show, will begin on Monday night March 10th at 5 PM.

Begin your week in racing with the Pados Brothers, Ed and Steve, and Area Auto Racing News racing reporter Randy Kane as they take you on a four-hour circular journey with their well documented, very informative and extremely funny show.

Should you have questions on how to be a part of the show through advertising, appearances or remotes, please contact Steve Pados at: 610 573 9706; Ed Pados at: 610 739 0391; Randy Kane at: 610 682 6273; or the WALN Studios at: 610 791 1818. You may also email: steveswp@netzero.net or racewriter@enter.net.

RACING NEWS THE WAY IT IS MEANT TO BE

News From The Fairgrounds at Kutztown Speedway
Media Contact: Brett Deyo - Deyo99H@aol.com or (845)-728-2781
For Immediate Release/March 4, 2008

Kutztown Management Plans 13-Race Schedule of Events For 2008

KUTZTOWN, PA - Thirteen events highlight the tentative 2008 schedule for The Fairgrounds at Kutztown Speedway.

With the Meitzler family taking over full operations of the one-fifth-mile clay oval for '08, the season will get off to an appropriate start - with the running of the Goldie Meitzler Memorial on Wed., May 14, honoring the family's matriarch.

Once again this season, the 600cc Micro-Sprints, 270cc Micro-Sprints and Slingshots will comprise the weekly program at the facility located in the shadows of Kutztown University.

Regular racing, all of which takes place on Wednesday nights this year, will continue through June 18, before a two-week break is taken on June 25 and July 2 for the Kutztown Folk Festival on the grounds.

The action picks up again on July 9, with continuous activity through Aug. 13-14, when the season concludes with the two-night Kutztown Fair Races.

On Wed., Aug. 13, the 270cc and 600cc Micro-Sprints will compete for added purses with the lights of the 137th Annual Kutztown Fair glowing in the background. The 125cc Micro-Sprints and Young Gun 390 Sprints will also be in action on Wednesday night.

Night two of the Kutztown Fair Races, Thurs., Aug. 14, will include Doug Borger's XCel 600 Modifieds, a Briggs and Stratton Power Products/Slingshot by Tobias National Tour event, the Junior Slingshot Tour and Champ Karts.

The Atlantic Coast Old Timers will be on display during both nights of the Fair Races.

"In-season" specials include the Briggs and Stratton Power Products/Slingshot by Tobias National Tour on May 21; RTS Chassis Twin 15s for the 270cc Micro-Sprints on June 4; Young Gun 390 Sprints on June 11; XCel 600 Modifieds and a Grandview (Pa.) Speedway Modified Driver Shootout on June 18; RTS Chassis Twin 15s for 600cc Micro-Sprints on July 9; Junior Slingshot Tour on July 16; Checkered Flag Fan Club Night on July 23; and double-points for all divisions plus wingless events for the 270cc and 600cc Micro-Sprints on Aug. 6.

In other news, an Awards Banquet will be held this season to honor the top point-getters during the '08 season at Kutztown. The year-end celebration is slated for Dec. 13 at the Kutztown Fire Hall.

For further information, contact Kerry Meitzler by phone at: (610)-683-8234 or e-mail: racektown@aol.com. On the web: www.kutztownfairspeedway.com.

ACCORD, NY - Miss Accord Speedway Loralyn Brinster To Compete This Weekend At Miss Dirt Car NE Competition
By Steve Pados, Accord Media

Miss Accord Speedway Loralyn Brinster will vie for the 2008 Miss Dirt Car NE Title this coming weekend at the annual Motorsports Expo being held at the New York State Fairgrounds in Syracuse, New York. Dates for the event are March 7th through the 9th with the competiton phase being held in the evening on the 7th and sponsored in part by Leaf Racewear. For the 20-year old Miss Brinster, this will be her second appearance at the event. Last year Miss Brinster was awarded first runner-up honors in the competition won by the reigning titlist Miss Angela Galati. The 2006 event was won by Miss Chelsea Miller. The winner of the event will collect $500.00 for her efforts.

Miss Brinster recently competed for the AARN Miss Motorsports title in Atlantic City, New Jersey and came away with a strong second runner-up finish in the event, an event won by female racer Tiffany Skias. Miss Brinster is certainly no stranger to competition herself as she is currently the reigning Miss Middletown Motorsports titlist, and event she captured last March. In addition to her title and duties at the Accord Speedway, Miss Brinster is currently Miss WALN for the renowned TV/Internet station located in Allentown, Pennsylvania.

The lovely Miss Brinster has strong ties to the racing community as she has worked pitside in the past for such drivers as Ralph Utter Jr, Clinton Mills, Joel Murns Jr, Pete Van Nordt and Kevin Colman. She attends more than 60 races per year with her favorite tracks being Gary Palmer's Accord Speedway and the Moody Mile in Syracuse, New York. She lists her favorite drivers as Jeff Heotzler, Jerry Higbie, Clinton Mills, Pete Van Nordt, and Kevin Colman. Miss Brinster is not of big fan of superstitions although she does frown on the wearing of green at the racetrack.

The 5-foot 9-inch, green-eyed beauty lists her favorite hobbies as racing, working on race cars, snowmobiling, 4-wheeling, bowling and just plain kicking back and relaxing. When she finds the opportunity to watch TV, she lists her favorite shows as Grey's Anatomy, Speed Channel, and NASCAR racing. She is an avid follower of the New York sports franchises, the New York Mets, New York Rangers and the recently crowned Super-Bowl Champions the New York Giants. When it comes to decide on her favorite foods, Miss Brinster lists pizza and fruit with water being her favorite beverage of choice.

Miss Brinster is currently attending the Sussex County Community College with a full scholarship on the basis of her graduating in the upper 20-per cent of her senior high school class. She is undecided in regards to her plans after graduating from college.

The staff and management at Accord Speedway wish Miss Brinster well at the upcoming competition and offer their full support with her title ambitions at the event.

CARQUEST GASOLINE ALLEY NEWS

CARQUEST Gasoline Alley Welcomes USAC Sprint Champ Levi Jones, Legendary Sprint Star Ray Tilley, and Madison International Champion Bobby Wilberg To Tonight's Show

This coming week the CARQUEST Gasoline Alley Gang welcomes three diverse racing personalities to the show. USAC Spint Car Champion Levi Jones will join the Gang to talk about his win over the weekend in Las Vegas. The Gang will proceed with a candid talk with the Legendary Sprint Car ace Ray Tilley to chat about the great years he spent behind the wheel of the famed Bud Grimm Sprint equipment. The interviews will be capped with an interview with Madison International Speedway Champion Bobby Wilberg to talk about his great career and his recent signing with the student-inspired Urban Force Racing Team.

Additional surprises will be in store for the viewers and listeners as this will be another in the long line of blockbuster shows the CARQUEST Gasoline Alley Gang continues to bring to the racing community. Join us for the fastest and most informed show on the airwaves today.

CARQUEST Gasoline Alley TV/Radio/Internet Show continues its outstanding line-up of talented guests with this week's edition of the show. The Show's programming on WALN Digital Cable Radio, Internet www.walncableradio.com and Service Electric Digital Cable TV, Channels 120, and 137 is live from 6 to 8 PM and later tape delayed on Channel 50 at 11 PM.

This coming Monday Night, March 3rd, at 6 PM, begin your week in racing with the Pados Brothers, Ed and Steve, and Area Auto Racing News racing reporter Randy Kane as they take you on a two-hour circular journey with their well documented, very informative and extremely funny show.

Immediately following CARQUEST Gasoline Alley, will be our our new entry into TV/Internet, On-Track presented by GMDC Auto Repairs and Auto Sales. This interactive show enables the racing fans to call in a question or comment during a portion of the program. The call-in number is: 610 791 1818, and for those wishing to email a question during the show or in advance can do so by sending the email to: walncable@cs.com

Should you have questions on how to be a part of the show through advertising, appearances or remotes, please contact Steve Pados at: 610 573 9706; Ed Pados at: 610 739 0391; Randy Kane at: 610 682 6273; or the WALN Studios at: 610 791 1818. You may also email: steveswp@netzero.net or racewriter@enter.net.

RACING NEWS THE WAY IT IS MEANT TO BE

For immediate release…thank you
Mountain Speedway media contact:
Gene Ostrowski gjtost@verizon.net 570-752-7193
Promoter: Joe Callavini 570-788-7544
Co-Promoter: Mike Odwazny mikemtnspd@epix.net (570) 384-3215

Upcoming events:

Sat Mar 15 - Mountain Madness Enduro race #2. Featuring 4 cyl, 6/8 cyl and 4/6 cyl trophy truck action.
Sun Mar 16 - Swap Meet & Racers Flea Market.

Mountain Speedway drivers shine at Laurel Mall Race Car Show

St. Johns, PA- Over a dozen race cars that compete on the 1/3rd mile oval at Mountain Speedway were recently on display at the Laurel Mall in Hazleton, PA. Many of the drivers were also on hand to sign autographs and talk about their racing experiences, and all of them hoped that their racing vehicle would be judged “best of show” by the mall show-goers.

Asphalt modifieds, late models, street stocks, thrillers, go-karts, TQ midgets and the FWD four cylinder divisions made up the annual show.

Aside from the voting, race fans also had the opportunity to speak with track representatives and sign up to possibly win an A&A Auto gift certificate or a ride in the Mountain Speedway two-seater late model during the racing season.

The fan votes were tallied late Sunday afternoon and Tommy Wanick, Jr. won the trophy for the best appearing modified. Travis Fisher had the best appearing late model, as did Steve Shultz with his street stock. Marissa Makarewicz won the award for the thriller cars and Eric Banashefski was the best appearing FWD 4-cylinder. The best appearing TQ midget went to Richie Coy and Mike Ventura took home the hardware in the enduro division. Matt Mattern, Jr. took top honors in the kart division.

The next Mountain Speedway event will be the second Mountain Madness Enduro Series event of the season. The enduro cars and trucks will take the green flag on Saturday, March 15. For directions and the entire Mountain Speedway schedule of events, please visit www.mountainspeedway.com.

ON-TRACK NEWS
Playing on WALN Digital Cable TV and the Internet

ON-TRACK Presented by GMDC Auto Repair and Auto Sales Welcomes Author Edgar Otto "NASCAR'S Silent Partner" To Tonight's Show

On-Track presented by GMDC Auto Repair and Auto Sales will present the 59th installment of the show on Monday Night, March 3rd, immediately following CARQUEST Gasoline Alley. Join the Gang at 8 PM as they welcome Author Edgar Otto to tonight's show. Edgar Otto recently released this book through it's publisher Coastal 181 regarding his late father Ed Otto, one of the most successful racing promoters in America. Join the Gang as they speak candidly with Edgar Otto about the book and his fond rememberances of his late father. The book is on sale through Coastal 181 at $29.95 plus shipping. You can purchase the book online at: www.coastal181.com or by calling the toll free number at: 877 907 8181. This is a must purchase book for those who follow the grand legacy of the history of auto racing.

Listeners and viewers will have the opportunity to call in a question or comment regarding racing during a portion of the second half of the show.. The call-in number for the show is: 610 791 1818. In the essence of time all callers will be limited to one question per call. For all of our Internet friends, please email your questions or comments to: walncable@cs.com You may email the questions to the studio in advance.

On-Track TV/Radio/Internet show continues this week on Monday Night, March 3rd, with a new call-in format for the viewers and listeners that want to talk racing. The new programming on WALN Cable Radio FM 92.1, on the Internet (www.walncableradio.com) and Service Electric TV Channels 120, 137 is live and tape delayed on Channel 50 at 1 AM.

Join the Pados Brothers, Ed and Steve and AARN writer Randy Kane as they talk racing with the viewers and listeners in a question and answer type format. Should you have any questions regarding being a part of the show through appearances, advertising, or remotes, contact Steve Pados at: 610 573 9706; Ed Pados at: 610 739 0391; or Randy Kane at: 610 682 6273. You may also email: steveswp@netzero.net or: racewriter@enter.net
ON-TRACK IN RACING

ACCORD SPEEDWAY NEWS

ACCORD, NY - Veteran Modified Star Richie Eurich Eyes Accord Dollars and 2008 Track Championship
By Steve Pados, Accord Media

Richie Eurich, the veteran Modified driving star residing in Warwick, New York, made a triumphant return in 2007 to the Accord Speedway, a track by his own admission had been off his weekly racing schedule since the late 1960's. Eurich, a successful Modified campaigner since 1971, was seeking an additional night of racing to his 2007 plans and began the season trying out the quick Accord speedplant. Eurich adapted quite well to the "race to the walls" facility and along with it became the first driver to wheel a Big Block powered race car to a feature event win since Gary Palmer and his family took over the 46-year old raceway seven years ago. Eurich backed up the win with a series of steady performances that found him in the thick of the heating racing battles and finishing a solid seventh in the final point standings at the Ulster County speedplant.

Building on his great performance from a year ago and the increased boost in the Accord purse offerings, Eurich is totally pumped up and looking forward to his return to the weekly racing wars when the 2008 season commences at Accord on April 18th. All Modified features at Accord in 2008 will offer $2,000.00 to win and selected events will offer an even greater value as Promoter Gary Palmer continues to raise the bar at the lightning quick quarter miler. Eurich will return with the same 2003 Bicknell car he competed with last year at the speedway and successfully utilized for a podium third place finish during the Eastern States 200 at Orange County Fair Speedway last year to close out another great season behind the wheel. Once again the race-car will have a JPM Big Block powerplant fitted between the rails and the soft-spoken Eurich feels is the combination needed to roar out of the blocks early to make a serious run at the Accord track title won last year for the 10th-time by Rich Ricci Jr.

Eurich, entering his 31st year behind the wheel of a race car, will once again engage in a twice a week racing schedule that will find him competing at Orange County on Saturday nights. Eurich has a freshly minted 2008 Bicknell car with JPM power for his Saturday night racing and hopes to improve on his 2007 OCFS season that saw him finding the winners circle and finishing 6th in the final point standings at the track. Longtime sponsors Collier Motorcars and Brush Construction will help ease the financial burden of the two-night a week effort and Lain's Auto Parts has come on-board to lend additional support to the team. Longtime top-notch Crew Chief Dave Eurich will continue his meticulous preparation of the racing equipment and has the added support of longtime crewman Stanley Kaczmar as well. Dave and Brian Collier lend additional crew help throughout the season.

Eurich, who won his first ever feature event win back in 1967 while driving in the Sportsman division earned a Sportsman title at OCFS in 1970. In only his 6th Big Block outing the following year, Eurich rolled to a Modified victory at Orange County, a win that would kick-start a successful driving career that would find Eurich winning the 1971 Modified title at the now defunct Nazareth Speedway and earning three-Big Block titles at Orange County with the first coming in 1981. Eurich followed up his first title with another championship in 1982 and would later add a third title in 1988. The 1988 season proved to be especially rewarding for Eurich as he captured the Eastern States 200 the same year, his one and only Eastern States triumph in his illustrious career.

While the work continues on the new improvements at Accord with the new season just around the corner, the work has been slowed a bit by the harsh winter weather dealt to the Hudson Valley of late. With the new track configuration making the racing lanes wider and the 165 loads of virgin clay being added to the raceway, the racing for 2008 will be spectacular from start to finish. Increased banking in the turns will add to the new look the "Gem in the Catskills" facility will feature in 2008. Additional improvements will be to the bathrooms, the totally enlarged pit area that is almost completely sold out at this writing, and the additional improvements to the already great concessions with many new and creative new entrees being added for the fans.

The Palmer Family and their loyal staff look forward to the 2008 racing season at Accord. With all systems pointing skyward, it is easy to understand the interest and excitement the speedway is creating. The 2008 racing schedule is posted on the Accord website and racing fans are encouraged to visit the site and review all of the new offerings available including "Video on Demand".

For further updates regarding the great racing at the Accord Speedway, logon to their newly constructed website at: www.accordspeedway.com
or call the Speedway Hotline at: 845 626 3478

A TRAIL OF DIRT LEADS RIGHT TO OUR DOOR

Flory Racing Team
209 Pine Street
Creston, OH 44217
Email: kristinu2@yahoo.com

Website: www.floryracingteam.com

February 27, 2008
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

Jason Flory Guests On Doug’s Dirt Diary Radio Program
By Jarrod Lehman

Creston, OH --- Dirt Late Model driver Jason Flory of Creston, OH, recently made a guest appearance on the widely acclaimed Doug’s Dirt Diary radio program, a leader in internet motorsports radio. Flory is one-half of the ‘Mr. & Mrs. Late Model’ duo that also consists of his wife, Kristin Flory. During 2008 Flory will be back in his familiar #02 Mastersbilt Race Cars with Kristin returning in her #U2 Mastersbilt Race Car.

Sponsorship on both race cars come from Joe Mcillvaine, J&D Truck Leasing, Ray’s Garage, Kurt’s Auto Parts, Winar Conections/#1 Sales, Donnie Moran Racing, Hodge’s Café and Millistone Services.

Flory talked to host Doug Elkins about his 2007 season driving a Late Model in the Buckeye State and the five feature wins he enjoyed along the way. He also spoke about the new car he is getting ready in the shop, why he is so excited about its potential and why he did not pack everything up to head to Florida as he did last year. He also outlined his plans for 2008 that include an early trip to Hagerstown in March.

To access the Jason Flory interview log on to http://www.dougsdirtdiary.com and click on the ‘Audio’ button for Flory’s interview. Doug’s Dirt Diary has been recording audio daily since it’s launch on April 15, 2006 and is updated numerous times each day, by Doug Elkins the founder of the site, who has been covering racing in the Northeast for over 15 years.

Kristin Flory will be appearing on the show soon.

In 2007 Kristin picked up two feature wins, both at Lakeville Speedway where she finished fifth in the final point standings. Kristin’s wins came in May and September, including the Alan L. Schippers / Michael Young Memorial. Jason scored four feature wins including one at Muskingum County Speedway in July and three at Lakeville Speedway coming in April, May & July.

Jason & Kristin also released late in the season their all-new ‘Mr. & Mrs. Late Model’ T-Shirt designed and produced by ASI Racewear. The new T-Shirts are now available for purchase.

The new ‘Mr. & Mrs. Late Model’ T Shirts are in full color with both race cars displayed on the front. Sizes available include Small, Medium, Large, X-Large, XX-Large and XXX-Large. Cost per shirt is only $15.00 and they are available at the team’s hauler at each race track they compete at.

Mail order is also available. To purchase the new ‘Mr. & Mrs. Late Model’ T-Shirt simply send $15.00 per shirt along with $10.00 for shipping per order to: Flory Racing, 209 Pine Street, Creston, OH 44217. Make checks & money orders payable to: Flory Racing. All orders will include two new full color trading cards of Jason & Kristin Flory. State the size(s) you wish to purchase and send your complete name, address and telephone number. All orders will be sent via USPS.

For more information visit the team’s NGR Web Design produced website at: www.floryracingteam.com

To get a free Kristin Flory and a free Jason Flory trading card (baseball card size) simply send a SASE (self addressed stamped envelope) to: Flory Racing, 209 Pine Street, Creston, OH 44217. They will be autographed upon request!

The Flory Racing Team is also comprised of crew chief Paul McVicker, Dale Michael, Joe McIlvaine and part time crewmembers Mark Uhler, Helen Uhler, Janet Parker & John Stone.

-Prepared by Lehman Motorsports Services

Flory Racing Team would like to thank their current ’08 supporters:

Joe McIllvaine, J&D truck leasing, Ray’s Garage, Kurt’s Auto Parts, Winar Conections/#1 Sales, Donnie Moran Racing, Hodge’s Cafe, Millistone Services, Lehman Motorsports Services, NGR Web Design

Mountain Madness Enduro Series to utilize one-way scanners

Mountain Speedway management has announced that beginning with the March 15th MMES enduro event, the use of one-way scanners will be implemented to relay red and black flag situations occurring during Enduro events, in the name of safety.

With the yellow flag being set aside for enduro competition, events are only halted for a dangerous, or red flag situation on the speedway. The black flag is used to tell specific cars about a problem they need to address, such as leaking gas, dragging bumpers or flat tires.

Racers will now be warned by the race director via the one-way scanner, in addition to the flags being displayed.

“With safety on everyone’s mind these days, we have decided to utilize the one-way scanners for our Enduro Series. It works well for our Saturday night racing, so why not use it in the enduros.” stated co-promoter Mike Odwazny.

The inexpensive scanners can be purchased at various electronic outlets for less than $50. For more info, call the speedway office at (570)384-3215.

CARQUEST Gasoline Alley Welcomes Racing Museum Curator Marty Himes, USAC Sensation Cole Whitt and the "Bangor Bullet" Bruce Kline To Tonight's Show

This coming week the CARQUEST Gasoline Alley Gang welcomes three diverse racing personalities to the show. Marty Himes, the gentleman who has turned his home in Long Island into a registered racing museum, will join the Gang for his first visit to talk about his unique museum and the vast history of his involvment in racing. 16 year old USAC driving sensation Cole Whitt will join the Gang to chat about his recent second place finish in the Midget portion at Manzanita and inside the cockpit show reporter and Modified talent Bruce Kline will chat about the getting ready for the new season as well as his recent trip to the Sunshine State.

Additional surprises will be in store for the viewers and listeners as this will be another in the long line of blockbuster shows the CARQUEST Gasoline Alley Gang continues to bring to the racing community. Join us for the fastest and most informed show on the airwaves today.

CARQUEST Gasoline Alley TV/Radio/Internet Show continues its outstanding line-up of talented guests with this week's edition of the show. The Show's programming on WALN Digital Cable Radio, Internet www.walncableradio.com and Service Electric Digital Cable TV, Channels 120, and 137 is live from 6 to 8 PM and later tape delayed on Channel 50 at 11 PM.

This coming Monday Night, February 25th, at 6 PM, begin your week in racing with the Pados Brothers, Ed and Steve, and Area Auto Racing News racing reporter Randy Kane as they take you on a two-hour circular journey with their well documented, very informative and extremely funny show.

Immediately following CARQUEST Gasoline Alley, will be our our new entry into TV/Internet, On-Track presented by GMDC Auto Repairs and Auto Sales. This interactive show enables the racing fans to call in a question or comment during a portion of the program. The call-in number is: 610 791 1818, and for those wishing to email a question during the show or in advance can do so by sending the email to: walncable@cs.com

Should you have questions on how to be a part of the show through advertising, appearances or remotes, please contact Steve Pados at: 610 573 9706; Ed Pados at: 610 739 0391; Randy Kane at: 610 682 6273; or the WALN Studios at: 610 791 1818. You may also email: steveswp@netzero.net or racewriter@enter.net.

RACING NEWS THE WAY IT IS MEANT TO BE

ON-TRACK NEWS
Playing on WALN Digital Cable TV and the Internet

ON-TRACK Presented by GMDC Auto Repair and Auto Sales Welcomes The Legendary Doug Wolfgang (Part Two) To Tonight's Show

On-Track presented by GMDC Auto Repair and Auto Sales will present the 58th installment of the show on Monday Night, February 25th, immediately following CARQUEST Gasoline Alley. Join the Gang at 8 PM as they welcome the legendary Sprint Car great Doug Wolfgang to the show to continue to talk about his extradordinary racing career.

Listeners and viewers will have the opportunity to call in a question or comment regarding racing during a portion of the second half of the show.. The call-in number for the show is: 610 791 1818. In the essence of time all callers will be limited to one question per call. For all of our Internet friends, please email your questions or comments to: walncable@cs.com You may email the questions to the studio in advance.

On-Track TV/Radio/Internet show continues this week on Monday Night, February 25th, with a new call-in format for the viewers and listeners that want to talk racing. The new programming on WALN Cable Radio FM 92.1, on the Internet (www.walncableradio.com) and Service Electric TV Channels 120, 137 is live and tape delayed on Channel 50 at 1 AM.

Join the Pados Brothers, Ed and Steve and AARN writer Randy Kane as they talk racing with the viewers and listeners in a question and answer type format. Should you have any questions regarding being a part of the show through appearances, advertising, or remotes, contact Steve Pados at: 610 573 9706; Ed Pados at: 610 739 0391; or Randy Kane at: 610 682 6273. You may also email: steveswp@netzero.net or: racewriter@enter.net

ON-TRACK IN RACING

CARQUEST GASOLINE ALLEY NEWS

Pen Argyl, PA- CARQUEST Gasoline Alley and On-Track TV/Internet Shows Set to Open Dirt Track Heroes Phillipsburg Mall Salute with Huge Four Hour Show

The CARQUEST Gasoline Alley and On-Track TV/Internet Shows will take center stage at the upcoming first ever Phillipsburg Mall slated to run from March 9th until the 15th in Phillipsburg, New Jersey. Join the Gasoline Alley Gang on Sunday March 9th from 1:30 until 5:30 as they welcome and honor the Dirt Track Heroes who once raced at such historic but bygone facilities as Nazareth, Flemington, Reading and Harmony Speedways. Legendary racing names such as Kenny Brenn Sr and Jr, Ray Neary, Ken Wismer Jr, Leroy Amey, Richie and Randy Smith, Carl "Fuzzy" Van Horn, Neil Kumernitsky, Bruce Kline, Carl Collis, Sammy Beavers, Bill Wilson, Sonny Strupp, Wayne Young and many others will join in the week long celebration as the first-time Mall show honors those who raced those long treasured but never forgotten raceways of yesteryear. Join longtime show hosts Ed and Steve Pados and AARN reporters Randy Kane and Earl Krause as the past, present and future stars of racing will be interviewed during the four hour show.

New names are being added daily to the growing list of attendees who will be joining in the celebration. IRCO Community Federal Credit Union has come on-board as the show's title sponsor for the event.

Additional surprises will be in store throughout the day for the racing fans as this will be another in the long line of blockbuster shows the CARQUEST Gasoline Alley/On-Track Gang continues to bring to the racing community. Join us for the fastest and most informed shows on the airwaves today.

CARQUEST Gasoline Alley TV/Radio/Internet Show continues its outstanding line-up of talented guests with a remote performance at the Phillipsburg Mall on March 9th. The Show's programming on WALN Digital Cable Radio, Internet www.walncableradio.com and Service Electric Digital Cable TV, Channels 120, and 137 is normally on air live from 6 to 8 PM and later tape delayed on Channel 50 at 11 PM, but due to the length of the four hour show, will begin on Monday night March 10th at 5 PM.

Begin your week in racing with the Pados Brothers, Ed and Steve, and Area Auto Racing News racing reporter Randy Kane as they take you on a four-hour circular journey with their well documented, very informative and extremely funny show.

Should you have questions on how to be a part of the show through advertising, appearances or remotes, please contact Steve Pados at: 610 573 9706; Ed Pados at: 610 739 0391; Randy Kane at: 610 682 6273; or the WALN Studios at: 610 791 1818. You may also email: steveswp@netzero.net or racewriter@enter.net.

RACING NEWS THE WAY IT IS MEANT TO BE

News From The Fairgrounds At Kutztown Speedway
Media Contact: Brett Deyo - Deyo99H@aol.com or (845)-728-2781
For Immediate Release / February 23, 2008

Meitzler Family To Handle Full Kutztown Promotion In 2008

KUTZTOWN, PA - Timing is everything.
And right now, the timing is right for the Meitzler family to take full control of the clay oval they've co-promoted for a decade - The Fairgrounds At Kutztown Speedway.

In 2007, Danny Sammons joined Kerry Meitzler to co-promote the one-fifth-mile track, which hosts summer, Wednesday-night 600cc Micro-Sprint, 270cc Micro-Sprint and Slingshot racing in addition to special events.

While Sammons will remain on board as an advisor, the Meitzlers will now handle full operations of the Kutztown, Pa., track.
"I really enjoyed working with the Meitzlers and all the racers at Kutztown," explained Sammons, who will be available to answer questions or offer advice when needed for the Meitzlers. "The Meitzlers wanted to get more involved this year, so they'll be handling everything."

The scenario also allows Sammons to spend more time at his full-time job at Area Auto Racing News in Trenton, N.J., where he's been kept plenty busy with the health-related absence of advertising director Joe Pratt.
"With Joe being out, it was going to be a lot," Sammons said. "Not having to be at Kutztown every Wednesday will let me concentrate more on Area Auto."

The Meitzlers will re-evaluate the schedule Sammons had put together over the off-season. Look for more information on Kutztown's '08 season to be released in the near future.

The Fairgrounds at Kutztown Speedway will be represented at the Reading Racing Reunion & Car Show at The Fairgrounds Square Mall & Car Show in Reading, Pa., Feb. 24-March 1


	Madison International Speedway
02.01.08


	MIS Announces Scholarship Program for High School Students *American Speed Association Educational Series Comes to Speedway in 2008* By John Wells Madison International Speedway has teamed up with the American Speed Association Educational Series to bring an outstanding opportunity to the track for area youth. High school aged drivers and crew members at MIS can become eligible to win college scholarships to Ohio Technical College worth as much as $25,000. In 2008, students who are enrolled in high school and are racing or working as a crew member at Madison International Speedway can be eligible to win one of many scholarships. There will be six-$25,000 scholarships, 6- $12,000 scholarships, and 6- $6,000 scholarships available in 2008. In addition, every student that participates in the program will receive a $1500 scholarship for every year that they are involved in the series. To become eligible, all participants will be required to become an American Speed Association Educational Series member in 2008. MIS is the only track in the United States where drivers / crew members can be eligible for this program. Dave Grueneberg, MIS General Manager, is very excited about this program coming exclusively to his track. “We feel this program will introduce racing to a lot of young people who otherwise would not have an opportunity to experience this great sport. Young people need early involvement if a sport is to survive in these busy times. This coupled with the fact that these kids may be awarded one of six - $25,000 scholarships made available through this program is a great opportunity for them. These young people will be exposed to racing by working with one of our five weekly divisions racing at MIS this year: Super Late Models, Limited Late Models, Area Sportsman, Bandits, and Legends. We hope that this program is so successful that it can be continued for a long, long time.” Dr. Sue Holtz of Beloit, Wisconsin, has been named the Director of School Relations for the American Speed Association Educational Series. Dr. Holtz will work with high schools to promote and explain the program to districts involved. She will also serve as the series coordinator for scholarship awards and work with technical colleges to secure, direct and manage scholarships from those institutions. Pete Raskovic, co-founder of the series stated, “Dr. Holtz's thorough knowledge of vocational and technical education coupled with her love of motorsports made the decision an easy one. Sue has been working with Ohio Technical College and has secured over $350,000 in scholarships that the series will award in 2008 at the ASA member track, Madison International Speedway. We are extremely proud to be associated with Ohio Technical College as they are one of the industry's premier training institutions.” The American Speed Association Educational Series was developed to help bring youth into short-track racing and to provide students with a path to the motorsports or automotive repair industry. The Ohio Technical College scholarships may be applied towards tuition for study in the areas of Automotive, Diesel, and Powersport and Auto Body Technology. A point system will be established for each of the five weekly divisions at MIS. Students who are registered members of the ASAES will have an opportunity to win scholarships worth as much as $25,0000 depending on how their race team finishes. High school students who are drivers or crew members are eligible. Located in Cleveland, Ohio, Ohio Technical College (OTC) offers more than 25 technician training programs with facilities encompassing more than 500,000 square feet. The school dates back to 1969 when it began as the Ohio Diesel Mechanics School. For more information about OTC checkout their website at ohiotechnicalcollege.com. © Copyright 2007 Madison International Speedway - All Rights Reserved Website Designed & Hosted by Krown Publications HOME • NEWS & RESULTS • SCHEDULE • STANDINGS SPONSORS • PHOTO GALLERY • HISTORY • TRACK INFO • CONTACT