2008 Grandview Speedway Pottstown, PA

NEWS FROM GRANDVIEW SPEEDWAY
(One-third-mile, banked clay NASCAR sanctioned speedway)
Presenting Saturday night NASCAR 358 Modifieds and Late Models plus a variety of special attractions in 2008
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COMING EVENTS:
Saturday, August 23, 7:30 p.m. FINANCIAL HOUSE NIGHT featuring the NASCAR Modifieds, Late Models and 600 Modifieds.
Saturday, August 30, 7:30 p.m. GREEN LANE WM. PENN/FOUR STAR LETTERING NIGHT featuring NASCAR Modifieds, Late Models and Legends cars. Also Dover International Speedway promotion night.
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SHORT STORY: UMBENHAUER, RANDY STOUDT AND HIGGS ARE WINNERS AT GRANDVIEW

Bechtelsville, PA August 17, 2008 . . . Veteran racer Tom Umbenhauer was able to come home a winner in the 30-lap NASCAR 358 Modified feature at Grandview Speedway on Saturday night for the first time in his career. Randy Stoudt took top honors in the 20-lap RCN-TV Late Model feature for the second week in a row and Ryan Higgs was tops in the 600 Modifieds.
Umbenhauer took the lead early in the Modified main event and kept control for the entire race beating current point leader Jeff Strunk to the finish line. Third spot went to Doug Manmiller followed by Meme DeSantis and Terry Meitzler.
The 20-lapper for Late Models saw Danny Snyder lead 18 laps only to have Randy Stoudt come from 17th starting spot to grab the lead and ride to his fifth win of the season. Snyder finished second followed by Kyle Merkel, Rick Todorow and Wayne Pfeil.
Ryan Higgs was able to beat Butch Getz to the finish line in the nine lap 600 Modified feature. Third spot went to Kyle Gardner.
The NASCAR 358 Modifieds, Late Models and 600 Modifieds will be in action at Grandview Speedway on Saturday, August 23rd as part of Financial House Night starting at 7:30 p.m.
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UMBENHAUER, RANDY STOUDT AND HIGGS WIN FEATURE RACES AT GRANDVIEW SPEEDWAY

BECHTELSVILLE, PA August 17, 2008 . . . For the first time in his long career Tom Umbenhauer was able to wheel his Miller Building Systems/Clay Realty Group No. 19 Modified to victory in the 30-lap RCN-TV Night NASCAR 358 Modified feature race at Grandview Speedway. The 20-lap main event for Late Models went to Randy Stoudt of Pottstown picking up his second straight and 50th career victory at the Berks County oval. Stoudt was driving the Merkel Rebar/TP Trailers No. 118. Ryan Higgs of Nazareth was able to get his first 600 Modified win at Grandview in a feature shortened to nine laps due to time constraints.
The 30-lap feature for the Modifieds had a caution as the field came off the fourth turn to take the green on the first lap when Jeremy Banos got crossed up leaving Rick Schaffer and Tood Smith behind.
On restart Tom Umbenhauer charged to the front from his seventh starting spot with Todd Marburger giving him pressure.
Meme DeSantis moved into second and challenged Umbenhauer for the top spot. Just before the 10th lap a multi car accident brought out the red as the track was blocked and on the restart Umbenhauer still was in front with DeSantis pressuring.
The midway point had Umbenhauer in front earning the Dan’s Deli Halfway Award and he had a comfortable lead over challenger DeSantis. In third was Doug Manmiller who had charged up from 15th spot.
The balance of the 30-lapper had Umbenhauer keeping command while current point leader Jeff Strunk, coming from 16th starting spot, was closing in on the leader.
Laps ran out before Strunk was able to charge up and challenge for the win as Umbenhauer crossed the finish line first picking up $2250 for his winning efforts. Second spot went to Strunk (Mohnton) followed by Doug Man miller (Shoemakersville), Meme DeSantis (Temple) and Terry Meitzler (Kutztown).
In victory lane Umbenhauer told fans he was starting to doubt himself. “Everyone is so fast here,” said the Richland, PA resident. “I stayed on the bottom and stayed out of the wall.”
The winner also pointed out that the new body on his race car probably brought him luck. “I should have put it on sooner,” said the elated winner.
Craig VonDohren, a five feature winner and popular crowd favorite, has engine problems that put him out of action before the first qualifying heat was run.
For 18 of the 20 laps in the Late Model feature race it was the Danny Snyder show. The youngster looked like he was on his way to his first career win.
Randy Stoudt, who has been on a roll lately, charged from 17th starting spot and picked off Snyder with just two laps to go to take his fifth win of the season.
Snyder (East Greenville) managed to hold on to finish second followed by Kyle Merkel (Gilbertsville), who had challenged for the top spot for much of the early race, Rick Todorow (Quakertown) and Wayne Pfeil (Mohnton).
The 600 Modified feature was won by Ryan Higgs in a close battle with Butch Getz. The event was planned for 20-laps and cut to 15 and finally to nine laps with time constraints set in. Third place went to Kyle Gardner followed by Cody Coons and Jeremy Guistwite.
Qualifying heat races for the NASCAR 358 Modifieds were won by Todd Smith, Tom Umbenhauer, Meme DeSantis and Kevin Hirthler. The consolation races went to Shawn Reimert and Tommy Scheetz Jr. In the Late Model qualifiers wins were earned by Danny Snyder, Mike Kellner and Ron Kline. And the top finishers in the qualifying heats for the 600 Modifieds were Jeremy Guistwite, Bobby Scherff and Butch Getz. The 10 lap 600 Modified consolation race went to Mike Keppler.
The Cornerstone Auto Sales Hard Charger awards, worth $50 to each driver, went to Jon Kellner Jr. coming from 26th to finish 10th in the Modified feature. In the Late Model feature Randy Stoudt came from 17th to finish 1st to pick up the Hard Charger Award.
The Salvage Transport Award, $30 cash, went to Bobby Wyatt. The award goes to the Late Model racer who is the last racer to finish on the lead lap.
Racing this Saturday night, August 23rd, will include the NASCAR 358 Modifieds, Late Models and 600 Modifieds as part of Financial House Night. Racing will start at 7:30 p.m.
Admission for regular Saturday nights is $13 for adults, $5 for youngsters 6 thru 11 and under 6 are admitted free with a paying adult. There is always free parking on the speedway grounds and fans are invited to enjoy the wide array of concessions available at the track or are free to bring their food and refreshments.
Advance tickets for the huge BPG Racing Freedom 76 set for Saturday, September 13th are now available at the track. The race pays $20,000 to win and attracts a stellar field of Modified racing talents.
Grandview Speedway is located on Passmore Road, just off Route 100, Bechtelsville, PA, 10 miles north of Pottstown. For information check in at www.grandviewspeedway.com or telephone 610.754.7688.
30-LAP RCN4 CABLE NETWORK NIGHT NASCAR 358 MODIFIED STOCK CAR FEATURE FINISH: 1. Tom Umbenhauer 2. Jeff Strunk 3. Doug Manmiller 4. Meme DeSantis 5. Terry Meitzler 6. Jason Hamilton 7. Sean Merkel 8. Jon Kellner Sr. 9. Shawn Reimert 10. Jon Kellner Jr. 11. Cliff Quinn 12. Todd Marburger 13. Kevin Hirthler 14. Tommy Scheetz Jr. 15. John Willman 16. Chris Esposito 17. Ryan Grim 18. Todd Smith 19. Brad Missimer 20. Ryan Beltz 21. Jeremy Banos (Balance of field did not finish) 22. Marc Fehr 23. Troy Wink 24. Danny Erb 25. Kerry Kratz 26. Danny Hieber 27. Rick Schaffer 28. Ryan Godown

20-LAP RCN4 CABLE NETWORK NIGHT NASCAR LATE MODEL FEATURE FINISH: 1. Randy Stoudt 2. Danny Snyder 3. Kyle Merkel 4. Rick Todorow 5. Wayne Pfeil 6. Ron Kline 7. Chuck Schutz 8. Buddy Wharton 9. Bryon Sipe 10. Brian Shuey 11. Mike Kellner 12. Dean Stoudt 13. Bill Henning 14. John Giesler 15. John Favinger 16. Bobby Wyatt (Rest of the field did not finish) 17. Judd Hendrickson 18. Harry Henning III 19. Eric Snoke 20. Dennis Peiper 21. Ed Trimbur (did not start).

15 LAP RCN4 CABLE NETWORK NIGHT 600 MODIFIED FEATURE FINISH: 1. Ryan Higgs 2. Butch Getz 3. Kyle Gardner 4. Cody Coons 5. Jeremy Guistwite 6, Rob Virona 7. Mike Keppler 8. Nick Mady 9. Dave Baldwin Jr. 10. Tyler Bartik.

UNOFFICIAL POINT STANDINGS FOR NASCAR MODIFIEDS
AS OF AUGUST 16, 2008
1. Jeff Strunk, Mohnton, PA #126 4997****
2. Doug Manmiller, Wyomissing, PA #14 4303
3. Ryan Godown, Ringoes, NJ #R1 3700
4. Craig VonDohren, Oley, PA #1C 3562*****
5. Jason Hamilton, Erwinna, PA #16 3544*
6. Terry Meitzler, Kutztown, PA #81 3488**
7. Danny Erb, Boyertown, PA #44 3365
8. Meme DeSantis, Temple, PA #88D 3340
9. Kevin Hirthler, Green Lane, PA #117 3288
10. Kerry Kratz, Bechtelsville, PA #87 3120
11. Mike Gular, Harleysville, PA #8/53 2943*
12. Sean Merkel, Gilbertsville, PA #118 2728
13. Tommy Sheetz Jr., Boyertown, PA #37X 2603
14. Shawn Reimert, Oley, PA #41 2516
15. Duane Howard, Oley, PA #4 2456***
16. Stewart Friesen, Niagara On The Lake, Canada #357 2308
17. Jon Kellner Jr., Lansdale, PA #67 2299
18. Danny Heiber, Penndel, PA #107 2218
19. John Willman, Birdsboro, PA #16W 2193
20. Don Norris, Douglassville, PA #976 2018*
21. Cliff Quinn, Coopersburg, PA #69NEWS 1968
22. Tom Umbenhauer, Richland, PA #19 1957*
23. Brad Brightbill, Mohnton, PA #19X 1918
24. Jason Smythe, Oley, PA #71 1816
25. Ryan Grim, Laury’s Station, PA #17 1599
26. John Tschudy, Birdsboro, PA #2 1543
27. Todd Marburger, Boyertown, PA #18 1535
28. Brad Missimer, Bechtelsville, PA #327 1507
29. Todd Smith, Hatfield, PA #39 1474
30. Rick Schaeffer, Woxall, PA 1435
31. Chris Esposito, Green Lane, PA #31 1400
32. Ryan Beltz, Boyertown, PA #221 1349
33. Mark Fehr, Barto, PA #55 1163
34. Troy Wink, Mohrsville, PA #27 1101
35. Glenn Owens, Hatfield, PA #73 995
36. Mark Kratz, Chalfont, PA #M1 847
37. Kurt Spotts, Pennsburg, PA #70 740
38. Bobby Gunther Walsh, Allentown, PA #1 617
39. Jeremy Banos, Oley, PA #3 526
40. Mike Laise, Pottstown, PA #15 517
41. Chris Gambler, Whitehall, PA #35 497
42. Brian Lilick, King of Prussia, PA #Z28 329
43. Bruce Hirthler, Green Lane, PA #9 279
44. Jon Kellner Sr., Lansdale, PA #8 236
45. Vince Gaglarado, Kenhorst, PA #66 223
46. Carroll Hine III 196
47. Shawn Horning 130
48. Joe Masiado, Easton, PA #43 119
49. Steve, Young, Coatesville, PA #76 110
Troy Gibson, Hatfield, PA #49 110
Bill Gensler, Fleetwood, PA #57 110
52. Don Kiefer 92
53. Robbie Boyer, Schwenksville, PA #17X 80
54. Billy Pauch Jr. #8P 56
55. Matt Howsare, #5H 30
56. Jeff Sechrist, #318 10
Mark Sokol, 21A 10
Greg Hummelhanz 10
Terry Reimert 10
Randy Stoudt 10
Doug Pannepacker 10

UNOFFICIAL POINT STANDINGS FOR NASCAR LATE MODELS
AS OF AUGUST 16, 2008
1. Chuck Schutz, Pottstown, PA #ONE 4817*
2. Randy Stoudt, Pottstown, PA #118 4744*****
3. Brian Shuey, Shoemakersville, PA #5X 4409****
4. Ron Kline, Salfordville, PA #3 4261*
5. Mike Kellner, Lansdale, PA #57 4126****
6. Buddy Wharton, Birdsboro, PA #7B 3760
7. Kyle Merkel, Gilbertsville, PA #117 3746
8. Dean Stoudt, East Greenville, PA #5 3728
9. John Giesler, Aston, PA #3X 3699
10. Rick Todorow, Quakertown, PA #93 3640
11. Bill Henning, Lansdale, PA #80 3634**
12. Bryon Sipe, Leesport, PA #33 3617
13. Wayne Pfeil Jr., Mohnton, PA #72 3613
14. Ed Trimbur, Birdsboro, PA #707 3482
15. Danny Snyder, Green Lane, PA #4S 3275
16. Jonathan Favinger, Birdsboro, PA #18 2506
17. Eric Snoke, #96/33X 2228
18. Jon Kellner Sr., Lansdale, PA #85AM 2224
19. Mark Malcolm, Hatfield, PA #55 1788
20. Bobby Wyatt, Reading, PA #14 1729
21. Jamie Undercoffler, Pennsburg, PA #1J 1621
22. Greg Hoffmaster, Pottstown, PA #69 1476
23. Harry Henning III, Lansdale, PA #81 1368
24. Matt Carter, Souderton, PA #79 1242
25. Dennis Pieper, Salford, PA #409 1231
26. Chad Rea, Reading, PA #8/21 1123
27. Eric Kauffman, #307 1117
28. Jud Hendrickson, #39 941
28. Dallas Bridenbach, Spring City, PA #2 888
30. Ron Coverly 685
31. Mike Steinmetz 351
32. Steve Wilson, #13 277
33. Sean Merkel, Gilbertsville, PA #117 239
34. Steve Weikel 146
35. Chris Wojnar 65
36. Bill Neff 10
* denotes feature win

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BECHTELSVILLE, PA August 10, 2008 . . . It looked like it was going to be Craig VonDohren adding another NASCAR 358 Modified victory to his current win streak until a late race restart saw VonDohren, the leader, make contact with challenger, Doug Manmiller, on the front straightaway sending VonDohren into the first turn wall and putting him out of the race.
When the race finished Jeff Strunk, six time champion and current NASCAR Modified point leader, had brought the Gold Rush Custom Trailers/Touch of Green Landscaping No. 126 home first for his fourth win of the season. The Mohnton, PA driver picked up $2250 for his win in the 30-lap WNPV-AM Radio NASCAR Modified feature race on Saturday night at Grandview Speedway. The 20-lap feature race for Late Models was won by Randy Stoudt. The Pottstown racer, using last year’s chassis with new sheet metal, came from 11th starting spot to gain the win with the Merkel Rebar/TP Trailers No. 118.

“I would rather be lucky than good,” said Strunk in victory lane after having survived all the on-track incidents. “The track surface was great as it has been all season.”

Kurt Spotts had fans rooting for him as the 17-year-old high school student survived several early race accidents including a flip on the third lap by past champion Terry Meitzler. He was uninjured in the fourth turn incident.

Spotts was in front of the 28 car starting field right on up to the 14th circuit of the one-third-mile, banked clay oval.
Craig VonDohren, a six time champion and recent winner of the rich Forrest Rogers Memorial, was on a win streak. He had not lost a race in August and charged from 15th starting spot to take the lead on the 14th lap after a three lap battle for the top spot with Spotts.
Once in front VonDohren, who now calls Boyertown home, was making it look as if he was on his way to another victory as he pulled away to a full straight away lead.

With 24 laps in the record book Spotts bounced off the wall in the fourth turn and came to stop in the first turn bringing out the caution and ending a great effort by the young racer.

On the restart Doug Manmiller, who had started 13th, was now charging alongside of VonDohren making a run for the lead. The two made contact on the front straight putting leader VonDohren in the wall and out of the race while Manmiller was able to continue.
On the 25th lap of the 30-lap main event Jeff Strunk, charging up from 14th starting slot, took the lead from Manmiller while Ryan Godown, coming 19th starting position, was now in third.

Strunk was able to hold on to win despite a hard charge from Ryan Godown (Ringoes, NJ) who continues to seek his first Grandview feature win. Third place went to Manmiller (Shoemakersville) followed by Rick Schaffer (Woxall) and Kevin Hirthler (Bechtelsville).
VonDohren was credited with a 24th place finish.

Rick Todorow was quick to react at the drop of the green and took command of the 21 car starting field in the late model feature. The Quakertown, PA auto body shop operator looked like he was going for a win but Danny Snyder had some different ideas and took the lead from the veteran driver. Snyder put on an exceptional performance but Todorow worked his way past the younger at the midway point.

With 12 laps in the record book Randy Stoudt, coming from 11th spot, was challenging Todorow and one lap later was in first place.
Stoudt was able to ride to victory for the fourth time this season and the win allowed him to gain some ground in the point battle with current point leader Chuck Schutz.

At the finish Todorow (Quakertown) finished second to Stoudt while Schutz (Pottstown) just nosed out Ron Kline (Salford) for third spot. Schutz came from 18th starting position. Fifth place went to Snyder.

Qualifying heat races for the NASCAR 358 Modifieds were won by Craig VonDohren, John Tschudy, Bobby Gunther Walsh and Kurt Spotts. Consolation races for the Modifieds went to Kerry Kratz and Terry Meitzler.

In the Late Model qualifiers wins were earned by Brian Shuey, Randy Stoudt and Ed Trimbur.

The Cornerstone Auto Sales Hard Charger awards, worth $50 to each driver, went to Ryan Godown in the Modified feature as he gained 17 positions. In the Late Model 20-lapper it was Chuck Schutz gaining 15 positions to get the award.
The Salvage Transport Award, $30 cash, went to Steve Weikel .The award goes to the Late Model racer who is the last racer to finish on the lead lap.

Racing this Saturday night, August 16th, will include the NASCAR 358 Modifieds, Late Models and 600 Modifieds as part of RCN-TV Night. Racing will start at 7:30 p.m.

Admission for regular Saturday nights is $13 for adults, $5 for youngsters 6 thru 11 and under 6 are admitted free with a paying adult. There is always free parking on the speedway grounds and fans are invited to enjoy the wide array of concessions available at the track or are free to bring their food and refreshments.

Grandview Speedway is located on Passmore Road, just off Route 100, Bechtelsville, PA, 10 miles north of Pottstown. For information check in at www.grandviewspeedway.com or telephone 610.754.7688.

30-LAP WNPV-AM RADIO NIGHT NASCAR 358 MODIFIED STOCK CAR FEATURE FINISH: 1. Jeff Strunk 2. Ryan Godown 3. Doug Manmiller 4. Rick Schaffer 5. Kevin Hirthler 6. Sean Merkel 7. Troy Wink 8. Jason Hamilton 9. Todd Smith 10. Cliff Quinn 11. John Tschudy 12. John Willman 13. Danny Erb 14. Shawn Reimert 15. Kerry Kratz 16. Tommy Scheetz Jr. 17. Don Norris Jr. 18. Kurt Spotts 19. Jon Kellner Jr. 20. Ryan Grim 21. Todd Marburger 22. Chris Gambler 23. Brad Missimer 24. Craig VonDohren (Rest of field did not finish) 25. Bobby Gunther Walsh 26. Chris Esposito 27. Terry Meitzler 28. Tom Umbenhauer

20-LAP WNPV-AM RADIO NIGHT NASCAR LATE MODEL FEATURE FINISH: 1. Randy Stoudt 2. Rick Todorow 3. Chuck Schutz 4. Ron Kline 5. Danny Snyder 6. Brian Shuey 7. Wayne Pfeil 8. Bill Henning 9. Ed Trimbur 10. Buddy Wharton 11. John Giesler 12. Bryon Sipte 13. Eric Snoke 14. Dean Stoudt 15. John Favinger 16. Kyle Merkel 17. Steve Weikel 18. Bobby Wyatt 19. Harry Henning III 20. Dennis Pieper 21. Mike Kellner.

UNOFFICIAL POINT STANDINGS FOR NASCAR MODIFIEDS
AS OF COMPLETION OF RACING ON AUGUST 9, 2008

1. Jeff Strunk, Mohnton, PA #126 4699****
2. Doug Manmiller, Wyomissing, PA #14 4017
3. Ryan Godown, Ringoes, NJ #R1 3662
4. Craig VonDohren, Oley, PA #1C 3552*****
5. Danny Erb, Boyertown, PA #44 3293
6. Jason Hamilton, Erwinna, PA #16 3286*
7. Terry Meitzler, Kutztown, PA #81 3221**
8. Kevin Hirthler, Green Lane, PA #117 3098
9. Meme DeSantis, Temple, PA #88D 3060
10. Kerry Kratz, Bechtelsville, PA #87 3056
11. Mike Gular, Harleysville, PA #8/53 2933*
12. Sean Merkel, Gilbertsville, PA #118 2479
13. Duane Howard, Oley, PA #4 2456***
14. Tommy Sheetz Jr., Boyertown, PA #37X 2428
15. Stewart Friesen, Niagara On The Lake, Canada #357 2308
16. Shawn Reimert, Oley, PA #41 2291
17. Danny Heiber, Penndel, PA #107 2162
18. Jon Kellner Jr., Lansdale, PA #67 2086
19. John Willman, Birdsboro, PA #16W 2030
20. Don Norris, Douglassville, PA #976 2008*
21. Brad Brightbill, Mohnton, PA #19X 1918
22. Jason Smythe, Oley, PA #71 1806
23. Cliff Quinn, Coopersburg, PA #69NEWS 1762
24. Tom Umbenhauer, Richland, PA #19 1647
25. John Tschudy, Birdsboro, PA #2 1533
26. Ryan Grim, Laury’s Station, PA #17 1452
27. Rick Schaeffer, Woxall, PA 1386
28. Brad Missimer, Bechtelsville, PA #327 1380
29. Todd Marburger, Boyertown, PA #18 1336
30. Todd Smith, Hatfield, PA #39 1334
31. Chris Esposito, Green Lane, PA #31 1248
32. Ryan Beltz, Boyertown, PA #221 1233
33. Mark Fehr, Barto, PA #55 1069
34. Troy Wink, Mohrsville, PA #27 1013
35. Glenn Owens, Hatfield, PA #73 995
36. Mark Kratz, Chalfont, PA #M1 837
37. Kurt Spotts, Pennsburg, PA #70 730
38. Bobby Gunther Walsh, Allentown, PA #1 607
39. Mike Laise, Pottstown, PA #15 507
40. Chris Gambler, Whitehall, PA #35 487
41. Jeremy Banos, Oley, PA #3 419
42. Brian Lilick, King of Prussia, PA #Z28 319
43. Bruce Hirthler, Green Lane, PA #9 279
44. Vince Gaglarado, Kenhorst, PA #66 223
45. Carroll Hine III 196
46. Shawn Horning 120
47. Joe Masiado, Easton, PA #43 119
48. Steve, Young, Coatesville, PA #76 110
Troy Gibson, Hatfield, PA #49 110
50. Bill Gensler, Fleetwood, PA #57 100
51. Don Kiefer 92
52. Robbie Boyer, Schwenksville, PA #17X 70
53. Billy Pauch Jr. #8P 56
54. Matt Howsare, #5H 20
55. Jeff Sechrist, #318 10
Mark Sokol, 21A 10
Greg Hummelhanz 10
Terry Reimert 10
Randy Stoudt 10
Doug Pannepacker 10

UNOFFICIAL POINT STANDINGS FOR NASCAR LATE MODELS
AS OF AUGUST 9, 2008
1. Chuck Schutz, Pottstown, PA #ONE 4568*
2. Randy Stoudt, Pottstown, PA #118 4435****
3. Brian Shuey, Shoemakersville, PA #5X 4194****
4. Ron Kline, Salfordville, PA #3 4001*
5. Mike Kellner, Lansdale, PA #57 3916****
6. Dean Stoudt, East Greenville, PA #5 3531
7. John Giesler, Aston, PA #3X 3523
Buddy Wharton, Birdsboro, PA #7B 3523
9. Ed Trimbur, Birdsboro, PA #707 3472
10. Kyle Merkel, Gilbertsville, PA #117 3458
11. Bill Henning, Lansdale, PA #80 3448**
12. Bryon Sipe, Leesport, PA #33 3389
13. Rick Todorow, Quakertown, PA #93 3363
14. Wayne Pfeil Jr., Mohnton, PA #72 3345
15. Danny Snyder, Green Lane, PA #4S 2975
16. Jonathan Favinger, Birdsboro, PA #18 2340
17. Jon Kellner Sr., Lansdale, PA #85AM 2224
18. Eric Snoke, #96/33X 2103
19. Mark Malcolm, Hatfield, PA #55 1788
20. Jamie Undercoffler, Pennsburg, PA #1J 1621
21. Bobby Wyatt, Reading, PA #14 1574
22. Greg Hoffmaster, Pottstown, PA #69 1476
23. Matt Carter, Souderton, PA #79 1242
24. Harry Henning III, Lansdale, PA #81 1238
25. Dennis Pieper, Salford, PA #409 1131
26. Chad Rea, Reading, PA #8/21 1123
27. Eric Kauffman, #307 1117
28. Dallas Bridenbach, Spring City, PA #2 888
29. Jud Hendrickson, #39 801
30. Ron Coverly 685
31. Mike Steinmetz 351
32. Steve Wilson, #13 277
33. Sean Merkel, Gilbertsville, PA #117 239
34. Steve Weikel 146
35. Chris Wojnar 65
36. Bill Neff 10
* denotes feature win

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1. Chuck Schutz, Pottstown, PA #ONE 4279*
2. Randy Stoudt, Pottstown, PA #118 4125***
3. Brian Shuey, Shoemakersville, PA #5X 3934****
4. Mike Kellner, Lansdale, PA #57 3816****
5. Ron Kline, Salfordville, PA #3 3722*
6. Dean Stoudt, East Greenville, PA #5 3354
7. John Giesler, Aston, PA #3X 3316
9. Buddy Wharton, Birdsboro, PA #7B 3308
8. Kyle Merkel, Gilbertsville, PA #117 3300
10. Ed Trimbur, Birdsboro, PA #707 3242
11. Bill Henning, Lansdale, PA #80 3211**
12. Bryon Sipe, Leesport, PA #33 3193
13. Wayne Pfeil Jr., Mohnton, PA #72 3097
14. Rick Todorow, Quakertown, PA #93 3065
15. Danny Snyder, Green Lane, PA #4S 2706
16. Jon Kellner Sr., Lansdale, PA #85AM 2224
17. Jonathan Favinger, Birdsboro, PA #18 2175
18. Eric Snoke, #96/33X 1917
19. Mark Malcolm, Hatfield, PA #55 1788
20. Jamie Undercoffler, Pennsburg, PA #1J 1621
21. Greg Hoffmaster, Pottstown, PA #69 1476
22. Bobby Wyatt, Reading, PA #14 1439
23. Matt Carter, Souderton, PA #79 1242
24. Chad Rea, Reading, PA #8/21 1123
25. Harry Henning III, Lansdale, PA #81 1118
26. Eric Kauffman, #307 1117
27. Dennis Pieper, Salford, PA #409 1021
28. Dallas Bridenbach, Spring City, PA #2 888
29. Jud Hendrickson, #39 801
30. Ron Coverly 685
31. Mike Steinmetz 351
32. Steve Wilson, #13 277
33. Sean Merkel, Gilbertsville, PA #117 239
34. Chris Wojnar 65
35. Bill Neff 10
* denotes feature win

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UNOFFICIAL GRANDVIEW SPEEDWAY NASCAR POINT STANDINGS AS OF THE COMPLETION OF RACING ON SATURDAY, AUGUST 2, 2008

UNOFFICIAL POINT STANDINGS FOR NASCAR MODIFIEDS
AS OF AUGUST 2, 2008
1. Jeff Strunk, Mohnton, PA #126 4391***
2. Doug Manmiller, Wyomissing, PA #14 3726
3. Craig VonDohren, Oley, PA #1C 3472*****
4. Ryan Godown, Ringoes, NJ #R1 3366
5. Terry Meitzler, Kutztown, PA #81 3176**
6. Danny Erb, Boyertown, PA #44 3106
7. Meme DeSantis, Temple, PA #88D 3060
8. Jason Hamilton, Erwinna, PA #16 3054*
9. Mike Gular, Harleysville, PA #8 2923*
10. Kerry Kratz, Bechtelsville, PA #87 2891
11. Kevin Hirthler, Green Lane, PA #117 2829
12. Duane Howard, Oley, PA #4 2456***
13. Stewart Friesen, Niagara On The Lake, Canada #357 2308
14. Tommy Sheetz Jr., Boyertown, PA #37X 2271
15. Sean Merkel, Gilbertsville, PA #118 2225
16. Danny Heiber, Penndel, PA #107 2152
17. Shawn Reimert, Oley, PA #41 2117
18. Jon Kellner Jr., Lansdale, PA #67 1960
19. Brad Brightbill, Mohnton, PA #19X 1908
20. Don Norris, Douglassville, PA #976 1861*
21. John Willman, Birdsboro, PA #16W 1831
22. Jason Smythe, Oley, PA #71 1796
23. Tom Umbenhauer, Richland, PA #19 1614
24. Cliff Quinn, Coopersburg, PA #69NEWS 1544
25. Ryan Grim, Laury’s Station, PA #17 1339
26. John Tschudy, Birdsboro, PA #2 1323
27. Brad Missimer, Bechtelsville, PA #327 1294
28. Todd Marburger, Boyertown, PA #18 1234
29. Ryan Beltz, Boyertown, PA #221 1223
30. Chris Esposito, Green Lane, PA #31 1189
31. Rick Schaeffer, Woxall, PA 1110
32. Todd Smith, Hatfield, PA #39 1107
33. Mark Fehr, Barto, PA #55 1059
34. Glenn Owens, Hatfield, PA #73 995
35. Mark Kratz, Chalfont, PA #M1 827
36. Troy Wink, Mohrsville, PA #27 764
37. Kurt Spotts, Pennsburg, PA #70 590
38. Bobby Gunther Walsh, Allentown, PA #1 537
39. Mike Laise, Pottstown, PA #15 507
40. Jeremy Banos, Oley, PA #3 409
41. Chris Gambler, Whitehall, PA #35 389
42. Brian Lilick, King of Prussia, PA #Z28 309
43. Bruce Hirthler, Green Lane, PA #9 279
44. Vince Gaglarado, Kenhorst, PA #66 213
45. Carroll Hine III 196
46. Joe Masiado, Easton, PA #43 119
47. Shawn Horning 110
Steve, Young, Coatesville, PA #76 110
Troy Gibson, Hatfield, PA #49 110
50. Bill Gensler, Fleetwood, PA #57 100
51. Don Kiefer 92
52. Robbie Boyer, Schwenksville, PA #17X 70
53. Billy Pauch Jr. #8P 53
54. Matt Howsare, #5H 20
55. Jeff Sechrist, #318 10
Mark Sokol, 21A 10
Greg Hummelhanz 10
Terry Reimert 10
Randy Stoudt 10
Doug Pannepacker 10

UNOFFICIAL POINT STANDINGS FOR NASCAR LATE MODELS
AS OF AUGUST 2, 2008
1. Chuck Schutz, Pottstown, PA #ONE 4279*
2. Randy Stoudt, Pottstown, PA #118 4225***
3. Brian Shuey, Shoemakersville, PA #5X 3934****
4. Mike Kellner, Lansdale, PA #57 3816****
5. Ron Kline, Salfordville, PA #3 3722*
6. Dean Stoudt, East Greenville, PA #5 3344
7. John Giesler, Aston, PA #3X 3306
8. Kyle Merkel, Gilbertsville, PA #117 3300
9. Buddy Wharton, Birdsboro, PA #7B 3298
10. Ed Trimbur, Birdsboro, PA #707 3242
11. Bill Henning, Lansdale, PA #80 3201**
12. Bryon Sipe, Leesport, PA #33 3193
13. Wayne Pfeil Jr., Mohnton, PA #72 3097
14. Rick Todorow, Quakertown, PA #93 3065
15. Danny Snyder, Green Lane, PA #4S 2696
16. Jon Kellner Sr., Lansdale, PA #85AM 2214
17. Jonathan Favinger, Birdsboro, PA #18 2165
18. Eric Snoke, #96/33X 1917
19. Mark Malcolm, Hatfield, PA #55 1788
20. Jamie Undercoffler, Pennsburg, PA #1J 1611
21. Greg Hoffmaster, Pottstown, PA #69 1466
22. Bobby Wyatt, Reading, PA #14 1439
23. Matt Carter, Souderton, PA #79 1242
24. Chad Rea, Reading, PA #8/21 1123
25. Harry Henning III, Lansdale, PA #81 1118
26. Eric Kauffman, #307 1117
27. Dennis Pieper, Salford, PA #409 1029
28. Dallas Bridenbach, Spring City, PA #2 888
29. Jud Hendrickson, #39 801
30. Ron Coverly 675
31. Mike Steinmetz 351
32. Steve Wilson, #13 277
33. Sean Merkel, Gilbertsville, PA #117 239
34. Chris Wojnar 65
35. Bill Neff 10
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COMING EVENTS:
Saturday, August 2, 7:30 p.m. Forrest Rogers Memorial 50-lap Modified Championship paying $10,000 to win. In addition there will be racing for the Late Models. Adults $20, kids 6 thru 11 $5 and under 6 are free.
Saturday, August 9, 7:30 p.m. WNPV-AM Radio Night featuring NASCAR Modifieds and Late Models.
Tuesday, August 12, 7:30 p.m. THUNDER ON THE HILL SERIES featuring features only format for URC Sprints, 358 Modifieds, 600cc Sprints, Rolling Thunder Legends and 600 Modifieds.
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SHORT STORY: VONDOHREN AND ELY WIN FEATURES AT GRANDVIEW ON SATURDAY
BECHTELSVILLE, PA July 27, 2008 . . . Making it look rather easy Craig VonDohren drove to his fourth NASCAR 358 Modified stock car 30-lap feature victory on Saturday night. Dave Ely waited until the fourth turn of the final lap in the 25-lap Zuber Realty Night URC Sprint Car feature race to take the lead and ride to a victory.
At the finish of the Modified feature VonDohren had a comfortable lead over second place John Tschudy who earned his best finish of the season. Point leader Jeff Strunk came from 15th starting spot to finish third followed by Kevin Hirthler and Danny Hieber.
David Gravel took the lead on the third lap of the URC Sprint feature and looked as if he was on his way to his first career win coming off the fourth turn of the final lap. Ely charged to the outside in the final turn and just edged Gravel for the win. Third spot went to Becca Anderson followed by point leader Curt Michael and Trevor Lewis.
One of the biggest events of the season comes up on Saturday, August 2nd as the 38th Annual Forrest Rogers Memorial 50-lapper for Modifieds is presented along with a full show of Late Model stock car racing. Spectator gates open at 5:30 p.m. while racing starts at 7:30 p.m.
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VONDOHREN WINS MODIFIED FEATURE, ELY TOPS IN URC SPRINTS AT GRANDVIEW SPEEDWAY

BECHTELSVILLE, PA July 27, 2008 . . . Craig VonDohren made winning look easy on Saturday night in front of a huge crowd at Grandview Speedway while Dave Ely really had to work for his win.
Six time track champion VonDohren drove the Felty Farms/Stauffer Construction No.1c to victory in the 30-lap Zuber Realty Night NASCAR 358 Modified feature race finishing with a comfortable lead over the field. The win was the fourth of the season for the Oley, PA veteran racer.
For Ely winning the 25-lap United Racing Company Rislone Sprint Series feature race took patience and a charge to the front on the final two laps that earned him a victory by just a few feet over second place finisher Dave Gravel.
Mark Kratz took the 30-car starting field to the green flag and led the first lap. Marc Fehr went to the front on the second circuit of the one-third-mile, banked clay oval. Tommy Scheetz Jr. spun bringing out the caution and on the restart there was a major melee that involved several cars.
With everything cleared up Fehr continued to lead and he set the pace until the 14th lap when Craig VonDohren, coming from 11th starting spot, charged into the top position.
Once in front VonDohren was able to pull away from the field. At 20 laps a two car tangle on the backstretch closed the field up on the leader with Kevin Hirthler now in second spot.
On the restart a multi car tangle in turn four caught Fehr, Brad Missimer and Chris Esposito, all top five runners, and sent them to the back of the pack.
With five laps to the finish VonDohren had a new challenger in John Tschudy running his best race of the season. However Tschudy was not able to mount a challenge as VonDohren charged across the finish line more than a straightaway in front of the field. Tschudy (Birdsboro) finished second followed by current point leader Jeff Strunk (Mohnton) who came from 15th starting spot. Kevin Hirthler (Boyertown) finished fourth while Danny Hieber (Penndel) got his best finish of the season finishing in fifth spot.
In the 25-lap feature for the URC Sprints Brett Schoenly went to the front at the drop of the green and held the top spot until the third circuit when David Gravel took the top spot.
Just a week ago Gravel had won a feature at Big Diamond Raceway but had the win taken away when his car failed to pass tech inspection. It would have been his first career win.
This night Gravel (Watertown, CT.) looked like it would be his night to finally get his first feature win as he lead the feature right on up until the fourth turn of the final lap. An early race challenge by Ely had fallen short and Becca Anderson tried to take the lead but was not strong enough. Gravel ran a near perfect race and with the checkered flag in sight he had to be figuring the win was his.
Ely charged from third to second on the next to last lap stunning Anderson who had been in second for several laps and then set his sights on the leader. The crowd was on its feet as Ely charged toward the leader, took advantage of a slower car that may have hampered leader Gravel, and made an outside move in turn four nipping the leader at the finish line.
Gravel got second followed by Becca Anderson, current URC point leader Curt Michael and Trevor Lewis.
Qualifying events for the United Racing Company sprint cars went to Brett Schoenly, Kevin Darling, and Chuck Palmucci with the consolation race being won by Kyle Purks.
Wins in the heat races for the NASCAR 358 Modifieds went to Marc Fehr, Craig VonDohren, Jeff Strunk and Kevin Hirthler while the consolation victories going to Doug Manmiller and Cliff Quinn.
The Cornerstone Auto Sales Hard Charger award, worth $50 to went to Tommy Scheetz Jr. in the NASCAR 358 Modified feature as he gained 18 positions after starting 26th and finishing 8th.
Coming up on Saturday, August 2nd is the 38th Annual Forrest Rogers Memorial 50 lap championship for the NASCAR 358 Modifieds paying $10,000 to win. In addition the Late Models will be racing. The night is run in memory of the man who created the Grandview Speedway.
Adult tickets pay $20, kids 6 thru 11 pay $5 and under 6 are admitted free.
Admission for regular Saturday nights is $13 for adults, $5 for youngsters 6 thru 11 and under 6 are admitted free with a paying adult. There is always free parking on the speedway grounds and fans are invited to enjoy the wide array of concessions available at the track or are free to bring their food and refreshments.
Grandview Speedway is located on Passmore Road, just off Route 100, Bechtelsville, PA, 10 miles north of Pottstown. For information check in at www.grandviewspeedway.com or telephone 610.754.7688.
30-LAP Zuber Realty NASCAR 358 MODIFIED STOCK CAR FEATURE FINISH: 1. Craig VonDohren 2. John Tschudy 3. Jeff Strunk 4. Kevin Hirthler 5. Danny Hieber 6. Terry Meitzler 7. Jon Kellner Jr. 8. Tommy Scheetz Jr. 9. John Willman 10. Jason Hamilton 11. Doug Manmiller 12. Jason Smythe 13. Shawn Reimert 14. Brad Brightbill 15. Mark Kratz 16. Meme DeSantis 17. Brad Missimer 18. Kerry Kratz 19. Chris Esposito 20. Don Norris Jr. 21. Sean Merkel 22. Mark Fehr 23. Jeremy Banos (Balance DNF) 24. Rick Schaffer 25. Mike Gular 26. Danny Erb 27. Ryan Beltz 28. Cliff Quinn 29. Ryan Godown 30. Todd Marburger

25-LAP Zuber Realty Rislone United Racing Company FEATURE FINISH: 1. Dave Ely 2. David Gravel 3. Becca Anderson 4. Curt Michael 5. Trevor Lewis 6. Ed Aikin 7. Michael Carber 8. Davey Sammons 9. Joey Biasi 10 Chris Coyle 11. Kyle Purks 12. Rory Janney 13. Kevin Welsh 14. Mark Bitner 15. Robbie Stillwagon 16. Ken Carberry 17. Jimmy Reppert 18. Brett Schoenly 19. Jason Clauss 20. Dave Gable 21. Gary Gollub 22. Scott Pursell 23. Josh Weller 24. Kevin Darling 25. Chuck Palmucci

UNOFFICIAL POINT STANDINGS FOR NASCAR MODIFIEDS
AS OF JULY 26, 2008
1. Jeff Strunk, Mohnton, PA #126 4116***
2. Doug Manmiller, Wyomissing, PA #14 3439
3. Ryan Godown, Ringoes, NJ #R1 3232
4. Craig VonDohren, Oley, PA #1C 3165****
5. Meme DeSantis, Temple, PA #88D 3030
6. Danny Erb, Boyertown, PA #44 2956
7. Terry Meitzler, Kutztown, PA #81 2938**
8. Kerry Kratz, Bechtelsville, PA #87 2861
9. Jason Hamilton, Erwinna, PA #16 2788*
10. Kevin Hirthler, Green Lane, PA #117 2736
11. Mike Gular, Harleysville, PA #8 2713*
12. Stewart Friesen, Niagara On The Lake, Canada #357 2308
13. Tommy Sheetz Jr., Boyertown, PA #37X 2203
14. Duane Howard, Oley, PA #4 2158***
15. Shawn Reimert, Oley, PA #41 2107
16. Sean Merkel, Gilbertsville, PA #118 2097
17. Danny Heiber, Penndel, PA #107 1972
18. Brad Brightbill, Mohnton, PA #19X 1865
19. John Willman, Birdsboro, PA #16W 1811
20. Jon Kellner Jr., Lansdale, PA #67 1754
21. Don Norris, Douglassville, PA #976 1742*
22. Jason Smythe, Oley, PA #71 1710
23. Tom Umbenhauer, Richland, PA #19 1537
24. Cliff Quinn, Coopersburg, PA #69NEWS 1389
25. John Tschudy, Birdsboro, PA #2 1313
26. Ryan Beltz, Boyertown, PA #221 1213
27. Ryan Grim, Laury’s Station, PA #17 1150
28. Brad Missimer, Bechtelsville, PA #327 1125
29. Mark Fehr, Barto, PA #55 1049
30. Todd Marburger, Boyertown, PA #18 1035
31. Todd Smith, Hatfield, PA #39 1003
32. Glenn Owens, Hatfield, PA #73 985
33. Chris Esposito, Green Lane, PA #31 962
34. Rick Schaeffer, Woxall, PA 868
35. Mark Kratz, Chalfont, PA #M1 817
36. Kurt Spotts, Pennsburg, PA #70 580
37. Bobby Gunther Walsh, Allentown, PA #1 527
38. Troy Wink, Mohrsville, PA #27 504
39. Jeremy Banos, Oley, PA #3 499
40. Mike Laise, Pottstown, PA #15 497
41. Chris Gambler, Whitehall, PA #35 367
42. Brian Lilick, King of Prussia, PA #Z28 299
43. Bruce Hirthler, Green Lane, PA #9 279
44. Vince Gaglarado, Kenhorst, PA #66 203
45. Carroll Hine III 186
46. Joe Masiado, Easton, PA #43 119
47. Shawn Horning 110
Steve, Young, Coatesville, PA #76 110
Troy Gibson, Hatfield, PA #49 110
50. Bill Gensler, Fleetwood, PA #57 100
51. Don Kiefer 92
52. Robbie Boyer, Schwenksville, PA #17X 70
53. Matt Howsare, #5H 20
54. Jeff Sechrist, #318 10
Mark Sokol, 21A 10
Greg Hummelhanz 10
Terry Reimert 10
Randy Stoudt 10

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NEWS FROM GRANDVIEW SPEEDWAY
Presenting NASCAR sanctioned stock car racing and other attractions
Bruce Rogers, Promoter @610.754.7688
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WILL WE SEE A NEW NAME ON THE LIST OF WINNERS OF THE FORREST ROGERS MEMORIAL AT GRANDVIEW SPEEDWAY?

BECHTELSVILLE, PA JULY 25, 2008 . . . Believe it or not Duane Howard has never won the Forrest Rogers Memorial.
The Oley, PA racer has won just about everything there is to be won at Grandview Speedway and other area tracks. A victory in the Forrest Rogers Memorial somehow has eluded him. There have been some seasons that he has not been able to race in it because he was involved in point battles at another track.
With $10,000 on the line and the prestige of winning one of the most respected 358 Modified events Howard is looking forward to the challenge on Saturday, August 2nd at Grandview Speedway. Racing will get the green at 7:30 p.m. and will include a full show of 358 Modifieds along with the Late Models.
The Memorial is run to honor the memory of the man who had the idea, created the plan and built the speedway.
There have been 37 Memorials and there is an all star list of names on the winner’s list. Duane Howard would like to add his name.
Howard had three wins and was in a battle for another NASCAR Whelen All American Series championship earlier this season when, for reasons only known to those involved in the decision, the team decided to leave Grandview. Some say it was because they just didn’t want the pressure of another point battle. They lost the title by one point last year.
Duane Howard will be back with the Chad Sinon/BPG Racing Alex’s Lemonade Stand No. 4 hoping to get the “monkey off his back” and win a Forrest Rogers Memorial.
Imagine he has a long list of wins at Grandview. He has won big races and small races. He has won the BPG Racing Freedom 76. He has three championships at Grandview. It seems that the only challenge left for him at Grandview is the 38th annual Forrest Rogers Memorial 50-lapper that takes place on Saturday, August 2nd.
$10,000 waits for the winner.
Of course there is a long list of drivers that will do what they can to keep Howard from winning including former winners Craig VonDohren, Kerry Kratz, Terry Meitzler, Jason Hamilton and others. On top of that there will be a number of young talents also trying for their first Forrest Rogers Memorial win including Mike Gular, Ryan Godown, Kevin Hirthler, Doug Manmiller, Danny Erb and a number of others.
In addition to the action for the 358 Modifieds there will be a full slate of qualifying events leading up to the 20-lap feature for the Late Models. A tight point battle continues for the Late Model title between past champions Chuck Schutz and Randy Stoudt.
Admission for adults is $20, kids are 6 pay $5 and under 6 admitted free. Always free parking on the speedway grounds and fans are free to bring their own concessions (no glass bottles).
Coming up on Saturday, August 9th, is WNPV-AM Radio Night featuring the NASCAR 358 Modifieds and Late Models with racing starting at 7:30 p.m.
Grandview Speedway is located on Passmore Road, just off Route 100, in Bechtelsville, PA 10 miles north of Pottstown. For information telephone 610.754.7688 or check in at www.grandviewspeedway.com.
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PUBLIC RELATIONS AND SPONSORSHIP MARKETING

NEWS FROM GRANDVIEW SPEEDWAY
(One-third-mile, banked clay NASCAR sanctioned speedway)
Presenting Saturday night NASCAR 358 Modifieds and Late Models plus a variety of special attractions in 2008
PROMOTER: Bruce Rogers @ 610.754.7688
MEDIA CONTACT: Ernie Saxton Communications, Inc.
215.752.7797 - office
215.752.1518 - fax
267.934.7286 - cell
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE PLEASE WITH OUR THANKS
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COMING EVENTS:
Saturday, July 26th, 7:30 p.m. Zuber Realty Night featuring URC Sprint Cars and NASCAR 358 Modifieds. JUNE 14th rain checks will be honored. Adult admission is $20, youngsters 6-11, $5 and under 6 are admitted free with paying adult.
Saturday, August 2, 7:30 p.m. Forrest Rogers Memorial 50-lap Modified Championship paying $10,000 to win. In addition there will be racing for the Late Models. The night is run in memory of the founder of Grandview Speedway.
Saturday, August 9, 7:30 p.m. WNPV-AM Radio Night featuring NASCAR Modifieds and Late Models.
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SHORT STORY: MEITZLER, STOUDT AND MCCOLLUM EARN FEATURE WINS AT GRANDVIEW
Former Modified champion Terry Meitzler won his second NASCAR 358 Modified feature of the season on Saturday night at Grandview Speedway edging Jeff Strunk by inches at the finish line in the 30-lap Hatfield Quality Meats Modified feature race. The 20-lap main event for Late Models went to Randy Stoudt for his third win of the season and Todd McCollum grabbed his first Central PA. Legends feature.
Meitzler and Strunk ran side by side for at least the final ten laps of the 30-lap main event for the Modifieds with the two coming across the finish line virtually side by side with Meitzler getting the nod from officials winning by inches. Strunk took second followed by Kerry Kratz, Ryan Godown and Meme DeSantis.
The 20-lap feature for Late Models had Wayne Pfeil leading for much of the feature and Randy Stoudt leading the final laps to gain the win. Second place went to Mike Kellner while Ed Trimbur got third followed by Wayne Pfeil and Kyle Merkel.
Todd McCollum had a relatively easy time of it in the 15-lapper for the Legends racer, earning his first win. Brian Weitzel came home second while Scott Houdeshell managed to gain a third place finish.
United Racing Company Sprint cars are in action along with the NASCAR 358 Modifieds on Saturday, July 26th at 7:30 p.m. Zuber Realty is the sponsor.

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MEITZLER WINS BY INCHES OVER STRUNK, STOUDT GETS THIRD WIN IN LATE MODELS AND MCCOLLUM IS FIRST IN LEGENDS AT GRANDVIEW

BECHTELSVILLE, PA JULY 20, 2008 . . . The final laps of the 30-lap Hatfield Quality Meats NASCAR 358 Modified feature at Grandview Speedway on Saturday night was a seesaw battle between former champion Terry Meitzler and current point leader Jeff Strunk with Meitzler getting the win by just inches at the finish line.
Randy Stoudt went to the front in the 20-lap Late Model feature with eight laps remaining and never looked back to take his third win of the season. The 15-lap Glick Fire Equipment Co. Central Pennsylvania Legends feature was won by Todd McCollum.
Chris Esposito led the starting field to the green and set the pace for the first three laps of 30-lap Modified feature race before a three car tangle that included Doug Manmiller, Rick Schaffer and Mike Gular brought out the caution.
On the restart Esposito was again in charge with Tom Umbenhauer applying pressure. With seven laps complete Shawn Reimert came to a stop in turn two bringing out the caution and closing up the field bringing Terry Meitzler into the picture as a factor in the battle for the lead.
With 12 laps in the record book Tom Umbenhauer was out with a flat tire and a red flag, for a medical emergency, brought the field to a stop. Terry Meitzler was in the front while Chris Esposito held second.
On the restart Meitzler was in charge but a five car pileup brought out a caution that again closed up the field. Meitzler again took command when the green came out and he had Esposito and Jeff Strunk to contend with.
With 15 laps completed Strunk was running the low groove and putting pressure on the leader Meitzler who was making his Berks Products No. 81 work in the high groove.
The duo rain side-by-side, Strunk low and Meitzler high, lap after lap in a battle that had fans standing on their seats. At the finish some fans thought Strunk had won and some thought Meitzler gained the win. Officials declared Meitzler the winner by the narrowest of margins.
“I did not know who won at the finish,” said Meitzler (Kutztown) in victory lane. “I gave him (Strunk) room and he gave me room. It was a great win for our team.” Meitzler had started in 11th while Strunk came from 16th.
Strunk (Mohnton) unsure of the finish actually drove his car to victory lane but was assured by officials that the correct decision was made. Kerry Kratz (Bechtelsville) had a strong third place finish with Ryan Godown (Ringoes) getting fourth followed by Meme DeSantis (Temple) coming from 25th starting spot.
Wayne Pfeil Jr. was in front as the green flag dropped for the 20-lap Late Model feature with Ed Trimbur close behind. Pfeil (Mohnton) was the man to beat for the first 12 laps of the main event before Randy Stoudt, coming from 9th starting spot, was able to charge past both leader Pfeil and challenger Trimbur to take the top spot.
In the closing laps Mike Kellner came to the front and tried to challenge Stoudt for the win but the laps ran out before he could make a serious effort.
At the finish Stoudt (Pottstown), in his TP Trailers/Merkel Rebar No. 118, had a comfortable lead over second place Mike Kellner (Lansdale). Ed Trimbur (Boyertown) held on for third followed by Wayne Pfeil Jr. (Mohnton) and Kyle Merkel (Gilbertsville).
The Central PA. Legends feature had Paul McCollum in front at the start of the 15-lapper. McCollum was able to stay in the lead for eight laps before his brother Todd took control of the race. Once in front Todd McCollum (Bridgewater, NJ) was able to lead the balance of the feature to gain the victory. Second went to Brian Weitzel followed by Scott Houdeshell (coming from 15th starting spot), Jason Rochelle (who spun on the backstretch early in the feature) and Bill Diehl (who had started on the pole).
Qualifying heats for the Legends went to Randy Kissinger, Reed Salony and Paul McCollum while the consolation race was won by Jim Black.
In the NASCAR Modifieds qualifying events were won by Mike Gular, Chris Esposito, Tom Umbenhauer and Craig VonDorhen. Consolation wins went to Ryan Grim and Tommy Scheetz Jr.
Late Model qualifiers had victories going to Mike Kellner, Kyle Merkel and Ed Trimbur.
The Cornerstone Auto Sales Hard Charger awards, worth $50 to each driver, went to Meme DeSantis in the Modifieds gaining 20 spots after starting 25th and finishing 5th in the feature, while in the Late Models the award was earned by John Giesler who started 22nd and finished 11th gaining 11 positions.
The Salvage Transport Determination Award, worth $30, went to Harry Henning III as the last car on the lead lap in the Late Model feature.
The Dan’s Deli of Boyertown Halfway Leader Awards went to Terry Meitzler in the Modified feature and Wayne Pfeil in the Late Model main event.
Brian Shuey earned a $50 gift certificate from Cargo Trailer Sales for finishing in 10th spot in the Late Model feature race.
United Racing Company sprint cars are featured in a doubleheader show on Saturday, July 26th at 7:30 p.m. along with the NASCAR 358 Modifieds. Zuber Realty will be the sponsor. Adult admission for this show is $20, $5 for youngsters 6 through 11 and under 6 are admitted free when accompanied by a paying adult.
Coming up on Saturday, August 2nd is the Forrest Rogers Memorial 50 lap championship for the NASCAR 358 Modifieds paying $10,000 to win. In addition the Late Models will be racing. The night is run in memory of the founder of Grandview Speedway. Adult admission will be $20.
Admission for regular Saturday nights is $13 for adults, $5 for youngsters 6 thru 11 and under 6 are admitted free with a paying adult. There is always free parking on the speedway grounds and fans are invited to enjoy the wide array of concessions available at the track or are free to bring their food and refreshments.
Grandview Speedway is located on Passmore Road, just off Route 100, Bechtelsville, PA, 10 miles north of Pottstown. For information check in at www.grandviewspeedway.com or telephone 610.754.7688.
30-LAP Hatfield Quality Meats NASCAR 358 MODIFIED STOCK CAR FEATURE FINISH: 1. Terry Meitzler 2. Jeff Strunk 3. Kerry Kratz 4. Ryan Godown 5. Meme DeSantis 6. Danny Erb 7. Jason Hamilton 8. Chris Esposito 9. Brad Brightbill 10. Don Norris 11. Sean Merkel 12. Doug Manmiller 13. Rick Schaffer 14. Marc Fehr 15. Tommy Scheetz Jr. 16. Cliff Quinn 17. Glenn Owens 18. Ryan Grim 19. Jon Kellner Jr. 20. Tom Umbenhauer 21. Jason Smythe (Rest of finishing did not finish) 22. Don Keefer 23. Kevin Hirthler 24. Craig VonDohren 25. Brad Missimer 26. Danny Hieber 27. Mike Gular 28. Shawn Reimert

20 LAP Hatfield Quality Meats NASCAR LATE MODEL FEATURE FINISH: 1. Randy Stoudt 2. Mike Kellner 3. Ed Trimbur 4. Wayne Pfeil Jr. 5. Kyle Merkel 6. Danny Snyder 7. Chuck Schutz 8. Buddy Wharton 9. Dean Stoudt 10. Brian Shuey 11. John Giesler 12. Bill Henning 13. Bryon Sipe 14. Ron Coverly 15. Rick Todorow 16. John Favinger 17. Eric Snoke 18. Matt Carter 19. Ron Kline 20. Harry Henning III (Balance did not finish) 21. Dallas Breidenbach 22. Dennis Pieper

15 LAP Hatfield Quality Meats Legends Stock Car Feature Finish:
1. Todd McCollum 2. Brian Weitzel 3. Scott Houdeshell 4. Jason Rochelle 5. Bill Diehl 6. Clint Penkaukus 7. Reed Salony 8. Paul McCollum 9. Paul Rochelle 10. Rodney Kistler

NASCAR GRANDVIEW SPEEDWAY POINT STANDINGS AS OF THE COMPLETION OF RACING ON JULY 19TH.
UNOFFICIAL POINT STANDINGS FOR NASCAR MODIFIEDS
AS OF JULY 19, 2008
1. Jeff Strunk, Mohnton, PA #126 3826***
2. Doug Manmiller, Wyomissing, PA #14 3234
3. Ryan Godown, Ringoes, NJ #R1 3205
4. Danny Erb, Boyertown, PA #44 2898
5. Meme DeSantis, Temple, PA #88D 2873
6. Craig VonDohren, Oley, PA #1C 2855***
7. Kerry Kratz, Bechtelsville, PA #87 2731
8. Terry Meitzler, Kutztown, PA #81 2681**
9. Mike Gular, Harleysville, PA #8 2653*
10. Jason Hamilton, Erwinna, PA #16 2570*
11. Kevin Hirthler, Green Lane, PA #117 2456
12. Stewart Friesen, Niagara On The Lake, Canada #357 2308
13. Duane Howard, Oley, PA #4 2158***
14. Sean Merkel, Gilbertsville, PA #118 1988
15. Tommy Sheetz Jr., Boyertown, PA #37X 1970
16. Shawn Reimert, Oley, PA #41 1921
17. Danny Heiber, Penndel, PA #107 1706
18. Brad Brightbill, Mohnton, PA #19X 1692
19. Don Norris, Douglassville, PA #976 1628*
20. John Willman, Birdsboro, PA #16W 1583
21. Tom Umbenhauer, Richland, PA #19 1537
22. Jason Smythe, Oley, PA #71 1518
23. Jon Kellner Jr., Lansdale, PA #67 1510
24. Cliff Quinn, Coopersburg, PA #69NEWS 1354
25. Ryan Beltz, Boyertown, PA #221 1171
26. Ryan Grim, Laury’s Station, PA #17 1140
27. John Tschudy, Birdsboro, PA #2 1014
28. Todd Marburger, Boyertown, PA #18 1009
29. Todd Smith, Hatfield, PA #39 1003
30. Brad Missimer, Bechtelsville, PA #327 976
31. Glenn Owens, Hatfield, PA #73 975
32. Mark Fehr, Barto, PA #55 949
33. Chris Esposito, Green Lane, PA #31 833
34. Rick Schaeffer, Woxall, PA 790
35. Mark Kratz, Chalfont, PA #M1 650
36. Kurt Spotts, Pennsburg, PA #70 570
37. Bobby Gunther Walsh, Allentown, PA #1 517
38. Troy Wink, Mohrsville, PA #27 494
39. Mike Laise, Pottstown, PA #15 487
40. Chris Gambler, Whitehall, PA #35 357
41. Jeremy Banos, Oley, PA #3 313
42. Brian Lilick, King of Prussia, PA #Z28 299
43. Bruce Hirthler, Green Lane, PA #9 279
44. Vince Gaglarado, Kenhorst, PA #66 193
45. Carroll Hine III 176
46. Joe Masiado, Easton, PA #43 119
47. Shawn Horning 110
Steve, Young, Coatesville, PA #76 110
Troy Gibson, Hatfield, PA #49 110
50. Bill Gensler, Fleetwood, PA #57 100
51. Don Kiefer 92
52. Robbie Boyer, Schwenksville, PA #17X 70
53. Matt Howsare, #5H 20
54. Jeff Sechrist, #318 10
Mark Sokol, 21A 10
Greg Hummelhanz 10
Terry Reimert 10

UNOFFICIAL POINT STANDINGS FOR NASCAR LATE MODELS
AS OF JULY 19, 2008
1. Chuck Schutz, Pottstown, PA #ONE 3969
2. Randy Stoudt, Pottstown, PA #118 3928***
3. Mike Kellner, Lansdale, PA #57 3697****
4. Brian Shuey, Shoemakersville, PA #5X 3695****
5. Ron Kline, Salfordville, PA #3 3534*
6. John Giesler, Aston, PA #3X 3180
7. Dean Stoudt, East Greenville, PA #5 3154
8. Kyle Merkel, Gilbertsville, PA #117 3051
9. Buddy Wharton, Birdsboro, PA #7B 3041
10. Bryon Sipe, Leesport, PA #33 2986
11. Bill Henning, Lansdale, PA #80 2985**
12. Ed Trimbur, Birdsboro, PA #707 2974
13. Rick Todorow, Quakertown, PA #93 2837
14. Wayne Pfeil Jr., Mohnton, PA #72 2817
15. Danny Snyder, Green Lane, PA #4S 2406
16. Jon Kellner Sr., Lansdale, PA #85AM 2214
17. Jonathan Favinger, Birdsboro, PA #18 1990
18. Mark Malcolm, Hatfield, PA #55 1788
19. Eric Snoke, Fleetwood, PA #96/33X 1752
20. Jamie Undercoffler, Pennsburg, PA #1J 1611
21. Greg Hoffmaster, Pottstown, PA #69 1466
22. Bobby Wyatt, Reading, PA #14 1289
23. Matt Carter, Souderton, PA #79 1242
24. Chad Rea, Reading, PA #8/21 1123
25. Eric Kauffman, Reading, PA #307 1117
26. Harry Henning III, Lansdale, PA #81 978
27. Dennis Pieper, Salford, PA #409 891
28. Dallas Bridenbach, Spring City, PA #2 888
29. Jud Hendrickson, #39 695
30. Ron Coverly 675
31. Mike Steinmetz 351
32. Steve Wilson, #13 277
33. Sean Merkel, Gilbertsville, PA #117 239
34. Chris Wojnar 65
35. Bill Neff 10
* denotes feature win

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NEWS FROM GRANDVIEW SPEEDWAY
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Presenting Saturday night NASCAR 358 Modifieds and Late Models plus a variety of special attractions in 2008
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COMING EVENTS:
Wednesday, July 16, 7:30 p.m. DIRT Big Block Modifieds Traffic Jam 100 plus Garden State Vintage Stock Cars
Saturday, July 19, 7:30 p.m. Hatfield Quality Meats Night featuring Modifieds, Late Models and Legends. First 500 fans through the gate receive FREE ticket for August 2 ARCA 200 at Pocono.
Sunday, July 20, 5 p.m. Enduro Racing. 100 laps for Big Cars, 100 laps for Small Cars and 50 laps for Trux
Saturday, July 26th, 7:30 p.m. Zuber Realty Night featuring URC Sprint Cars and NASCAR 358 Modifieds.
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SHORT STORY: STRUNK, HENNING AND ROCHELLE WIN AT GRANDVIEW SPEEDWAY
BECHTELSVILLE, PA JULY 13, 2008 . . . For the third time this season Jeff Strunk, the current NASCAR Modified point leader, drove to victory in the 30-lap Excel Collision NASCAR Whelen All American Series Modified feature race at Grandview Speedway on Saturday night. Bill Henning came home first in the Late Model 20-lap main event and Jason Rochelle was the winner in the 11-lap Legends feature.
Jason Hamilton and Craig VonDohren both tried to give Strunk a run for the money in the Modified feature but Strunk was comfortably in front at the finish. However Hamilton and VonDohren came across the finish line almost in a dead heat with Hamilton getting the edge. VonDohren took third followed by Ryan Godown and Cliff Quinn.
Wayne Pfeil looked like he was going to get his first win leading many of the early laps in the 20-lap Late Model feature. Henning managed to reel him in and take the lead on the 13th circuit. Once in front Henning rolled to an easy win while Pfeil finished second. Ed Trimbur took third followed by Randy Stoudt and Ron Kline.
The Legends feature, scheduled for 15 laps and cut to 11 due to time constraints, had Scott Houdeschell leading most of the race with Rochelle taking command in the late laps and riding to victory. Second spot went to Houdeschell followed by John Schirk, Frank Polimeda and Rodney Kistler.
The Big Block Modifieds are in action on Wednesday evening, 7:30 p.m., in the Traffic Jam 100. On Saturday night it is Hatfield Quality Meats Night featuring the Modifieds, Late Models and Legends starting at 7:30 p.m.

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STRUNK, HENNING AND ROCHELLE WIN FEATURES AT GRANDVIEW SPEEDWAY

BECHTELSVILLE, PA July 13, 2008 . . . Jeff Strunk, a six time NASCAR Modified champion at Grandview Speedway, looks like he just may be on his way to a seventh title as he won his third feature of the season winning the Excel Collision 30-lap NASCAR Modified feature race on Saturday night. Bill Henning was able to grab his second Late Model feature victory and Jason Rochelle drove his Legends stock car to victory in the 11 lap Rolling Thunder Legends feature race.
Troy Wink took the lead on the drop of the green from polesitter Chris Esposito in the Modified main event. At the second circuit of the one third mile banked clay oval Todd Marburger was nipping at the heels of Wink and on the fourth lap Marburger went to the front.
Lap after lap Marburger held on to the top spot with Cliff Quinn running his best race of the season in second and Jason Hamilton right behind.
At the halfway mark Marburger earned the Dan’s Deli Halfway Leader Award.
Three laps later Jeff Strunk, coming from 16th spot, moved into second spot and put some strong pressure on the leader. Just one lap later Strunk, a master at Grandview, put the Gold Rush Custom Trailers No. 126 in front of the pack and that is where he stayed for the balance of the 30-lap feature.
In the late stages of the race Jason Hamilton and Craig VonDohren put on a great battle for second spot with Hamilton just able to get the edge on the final lap coming off the fourth turn.
At the finish Strunk (Mohnton) had a comfortable lead while Hamilton (Erwinna) edged out VonDohren (Oley) for second. Fourth place was taken by Ryan Godown (Ringoes, NJ) in another strong showing while Cliff Quinn (Coopersburg), an early challenger for the win, settled for fifth spot.
In victory lane Strunk told the fans that it was one heck of a race track with lots of room to maneuver. Strunk continues to increase in lead in the chase of the NASCAR Whelen All American Series Modified championship.
In the 20-lap main event for the NASCAR Late Models it looked like a first career victory for Wayne Pfeil in the early laps as he was comfortably in front of the field.
With eight laps complete Pfeil had Bill Henning and Ed Trimbur to contend with for the top spot.
Five laps later Henning, winner of his first feature in five years a couple weeks back, took over first place and held the top spot for the final seven circuits of the one-third-mile, banked clay oval.
At the finish Henning (Lansdale), who for the past two seasons seemed to have only bad luck, held a comfortable lead as he brought the Henning Supermarket/WNPV-AM Radio No. 80 home first. Second spot went to Wayne Pfeil (Mohnton) followed by Ed Trimbur (Boyertown), Randy Stoudt (Pottstown) and Ron Kline (Salford).
For the first four laps of the Legends feature, scheduled to be 15 laps but cut to 11 due to time constraints, Buddy Sload was the leader. In the fifth circuit Sload spun in the second turn giving the lead to Bill Diehl. A short time later Scott Houdeshell grabbed the top spot and Jason Rochelle went to the front in the closing laps to get the victory. The Schnecksville, PA racer had just a narrow lead over Houdeshell for the win. Third spot was taken by John Schirk followed by Frank Polimeda, a feature winner at Grandview earlier in the season, and Rodney Kistler.
Qualifying heats for the Legends were won by Buddy Sload, Jason Rochelle and Reed Saloney. In the Modifieds qualifying heat wins were earned by Chris Esposito, Kevin Hirthler, Tommy Scheetz Jr. and Mike Gular while the consolation race victories went to Craig VonDohren and Don Norris Jr.. The Late Model heat races had wins going to Chuck Schutz, Ed Trimbur and Bill Henning.
The Cornerstone Auto Sales Hard Charger awards, worth $50 to each driver, went to Craig VonDohren in the Modified feature going from 21st starting spot to finish third. In the Late Models it was Randy Stoudt gaining six spots to finish fourth.
The NASCAR Whelen All American Series Modifieds along with the Late Models and Legends stock cars will all be part of an action packed tripleheader show that starts at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, July 19th with sponsorship from Hatfield Quality Meats. The first 500 adults through the front gate will received a FREE ARCA 200 ticket for August 2nd at Pocono Raceway. There will also be free Pennsylvania 500 NASCAR Sprint Cup race tickets given away to some lucky fans.
The first Enduro competition will be offered at Grandview in more than 10 years on Sunday, July 20th at 5 p.m. A 100 lapper for the big cars will be presented along with a 100 lapper for the small cars and a 50-lapper for the trucks.
United Racing Company sprint cars are featured in a doubleheader show on Saturday, July 26th at 7:30 p.m. along with the NASCAR 358 Modifieds sponsored by Zuber Realty.
Admission for regular Saturday nights is $13 for adults, $5 for youngsters 6 thru 11 and under 6 are admitted free with a paying adult. There is always free parking on the speedway grounds and fans are invited to enjoy the wide array of concessions available at the track or are free to bring their food and refreshments.
Grandview Speedway is located on Passmore Road, just off Route 100, Bechtelsville, PA, 10 miles north of Pottstown. For information check in at www.grandviewspeedway.com or telephone 610.754.7688.
30-LAP Excel Collision Service NASCAR 358 MODIFIED STOCK CAR FEATURE FINISH: 1. Jeff Strunk 2. Jason Hamilton 3. Craig VonDohren 4. Ryan Godown 5. Cliff Quinn 6. Kevin Hirthler 7. Mike Gular 8. Meme DeSantis 9. Terry Meitzler 10. Shawn Reimert 11. Jon Kellner Jr. 12. Chris Esposito 13. Tommy ScheetZ Jr. 14. Danny Erb 15. Jason Smythe 16. Tom Umbenhauer 17. Doug Manmiller 18. Danny Hieber 19. Ryan Beltz 20. Carroll Hine III 21. Todd Marburger 22. Troy Wink 23. Don Norris Jr. 24. John Willman 25. Sean Merkel 26. Glenn Owens 27. Rick Schaffer 28. Kerry Kratz

20 LAP Excel Collision Service NASCAR LATE MODEL FEATURE FINISH: 1. Bill Henning 2. Wayne Pfeil 3. Ed Trimbur 4. Randy Stoudt 5. Ron Kline 6. Brian Shuey 7. Kyle Merkel 8. Chuck Schutz 9. Buddy Wharton 10. Bryon Sipe 11. Dean Stoudt 12. John Giesler 13. Danny Snyder 14. Johnny Favinger 15. Greg Hoffmaster 16. Eric Snoke 17. Dallas Breidenbach 18. Mike Steinmetz 19. Harry Henning III 20. Dennis Peiper 21. Mike Kellner 22. Matt Carter

15 LAP Excel Collision Service Legends Stock Car Feature Finish (Top Ten): 1. Jason Rochelle 2. Scott Houdeshell 3. John Schirk 4. Frank Polimeda 5. Rodney Kistler 6.Reed Saloney 7. Pat McDermott 8. Josh Morrow 9. Paul Rochelle 10. Randy Kissinger.
UNOFFICIAL POINT STANDINGS FOR NASCAR MODIFIEDS
AS OF JULY 12, 2008
1. Jeff Strunk, Mohnton, PA #126 3527***
2. Doug Manmiller, Wyomissing, PA #14 3038
3. Ryan Godown, Ringoes, NJ #R1 2929
4. Craig VonDohren, Oley, PA #1C 2775***
5. Danny Erb, Boyertown, PA #44 2641
6. Meme DeSantis, Temple, PA #88D 2610
7. Mike Gular, Harleysville, PA #8 2603*
8. Kerry Kratz, Bechtelsville, PA #87 2443
9. Terry Meitzler, Kutztown, PA #81 2374*
10. Kevin Hirthler, Green Lane, PA #117 2368
11. Jason Hamilton, Erwinna, PA #16 2324*
12. Stewart Friesen, Niagara On The Lake, Canada #357 2308
13. Duane Howard, Oley, PA #4 2158***
14. Shawn Reimert, Oley, PA #41 1891
15. Tommy Sheetz Jr., Boyertown, PA #37X 1805
16. Sean Merkel, Gilbertsville, PA #118 1780
17. Danny Heiber, Penndel, PA #107 1648
18. John Willman, Birdsboro, PA #16W 1559
19. Brad Brightbill, Mohnton, PA #19X 1465
20. Tom Umbenhauer, Richland, PA #19 1417
21. Jason Smythe, Oley, PA #71 1416
22. Don Norris, Douglassville, PA #976 1409*
23. Jon Kellner Jr., Lansdale, PA #67 1386
24. Cliff Quinn, Coopersburg, PA #69NEWS 1201
25. Ryan Beltz, Boyertown, PA #221 1161
26. John Tschudy, Birdsboro, PA #2 1014
27. Ryan Grim, Laury’s Station, PA #17 1005
28. Todd Marburger, Boyertown, PA #18 999
29. Todd Smith, Hatfield, PA #39 993
30. Brad Missimer, Bechtelsville, PA #327 907
31. Glenn Owens, Hatfield, PA #73 828
32. Mark Fehr, Barto, PA #55 770
33. Mark Kratz, Chalfont, PA #M1 640
34. Rick Schaeffer, Woxall, PA 604
35. Chris Esposito, Green Lane, PA #31 593
36. Kurt Spotts, Pennsburg, PA #70 560
37. Bobby Gunther Walsh, Allentown, PA #1 507
38. Troy Wink, Mohrsville, PA #27 494
39. Mike Laise, Pottstown, PA #15 477
40. Chris Gambler, Whitehall, PA #35 347
41. Jeremy Banos, Oley, PA #3 303
42. Brian Lilick, King of Prussia, PA #Z28 299
43. Bruce Hirthler, Green Lane, PA #9 279
44. Vince Gaglarado, Kenhorst, PA #66 183
45. Carroll Hine III 166
46. Joe Masiado, Easton, PA #43 119
47. Steve, Young, Coatesville, PA #76 110
48. Troy Gibson, Hatfield, PA #49 110
49. Shawn Horning 110
50. Bill Gensler, Fleetwood, PA #57 100
51. Robbie Boyer, Schwenksville, PA #17X 70
52. Matt Howsare, #5H 20
53. Jeff Sechrist, #318 10
Mark Sokol, 21A 10
Greg Hummelhanz 10
Terry Reimert 10

UNOFFICIAL POINT STANDINGS FOR NASCAR LATE MODELS
AS OF JULY 12, 2008
1. Chuck Schutz, Pottstown, PA #ONE 3721
2. Randy Stoudt, Pottstown, PA #118 3619**
3. Brian Shuey, Shoemakersville, PA #5X 3477****
4. Ron Kline, Salfordville, PA #3 3407*
5. Mike Kellner, Lansdale, PA #57 3397****
6. John Giesler, Aston, PA #3X 2980
7. Dean Stoudt, East Greenville, PA #5 2925
8. Bryon Sipe, Leesport, PA #33 2806
9. Buddy Wharton, Birdsboro, PA #7B 2802
10. Bill Henning, Lansdale, PA #80 2788**
11. Kyle Merkel, Gilbertsville, PA #117 2781
12. Ed Trimbur, Birdsboro, PA #707 2684
13. Rick Todorow, Quakertown, PA #93 2671
14. Wayne Pfeil Jr., Mohnton, PA #72 2539
15. Jon Kellner Sr., Lansdale, PA #85AM 2214
16. Danny Snyder, Green Lane, PA #4S 2150
17. Jonathan Favinger, Coatesville, PA #18 1840
18. Mark Malcolm, Hatfield, PA #55 1788
19. Jamie Undercoffler, Pennsburg, PA #1J 1611
20. Eric Snoke, #96/33X 1607
21. Greg Hoffmaster, Pottstown, PA #69 1456
22. Bobby Wyatt, Reading, PA #14 1289
23. Chad Rea, Reading, PA #8/21 1123
24. Eric Kauffman, #307 1117
25. Matt Carter, Souderton, PA #79 1107
26. Harry Henning III, Lansdale, PA #81 863
27. Dennis Pieper, Salford, PA #409 801
28. Dallas Bridenbach, Spring City, PA #2 781
29. Jud Hendrickson, #39 695
30. Ron Coverly 505
31. Mike Steinmetz 351
32. Steve Wilson, #13 277
33. Sean Merkel, Gilbertsville, PA #117 239
34. Chris Wojnar 65
35. Bill Neff 10
* denotes feature win

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1448 Hollywood Avenue, Langhorne, PA 19047-7417
215.752.7797 (9 am to 6 pm), 215.752.2392 (home)
CELL: 267.934.7286 - FAX: 215.752.1518 - EMAIL: Esaxton144@aol.com
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PUBLISHER: Motorsports Sponsorship Marketing News PUBLISHER: Grandview Groove, track magazine for NASCAR sanctioned Grandview Speedway COLUMNIST: Bucks County, PA Courier Times, Area Auto Racing News, Inside Track Motorsports News and AutoLocator Magazine CO-HOST: Racer's Roundtable along with Pete Knappenberger, John Hagen and Barry Angstadt on WXLV-FM 90.3 FM (Schnecksville, PA) 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. each Sunday.
PRESIDENT: Eastern Motorsport Press Association
PUBLIC RELATIONS AND SPONSORSHIP MARKETING