June 30, 2011

Ohio Valley Sprint Car Association Announces Big July 4 Weekend Three Shows and Three Tracks

STEWART, OHIO- The Ohio Valley Sprint Car Association (OVSCA) in conjunction with Hoosier Tire has finalized its huge 3-day weekend at three area Ohio Valley tracks July 1, 2, and 3. Skyline Speedway, Stewart, Ohio kicks off the three-day swing Friday, July 1st, then the series travels to Ohio Valley Speedway, Lubeck, WV, Saturday, July 2nd before culminating with the grand finale and fireworks display Sunday, July 3rd at I-77 Raceway Park in Fairplane, WV.

Each show will feature a typical OVSCA purse with possible incentives to be announced later. Competitors and fans should visit the OVSCA website <<< http://www.ovsprintcars.com/tour.php  >>> or call 304-542-8322 or 304-539-4410 for further information. Also details will be announced at each individual track website.
The kicker for the fans in what has been dubbed "a heck of a deal" is that a three-day General Admission pass will be sold for just $30. The pass will cover the entire weekend. If a fan attends all three events then the average price of admission is only $10 for each show. Individual ticket prices and pit passes may vary. General admission packages are available starting tomorrow with the weekend opener at Skyline, July 1. Tickets can also be ordered at 304-539-4410 .

Besides the powerful 410 sprint cars, each individual track will run its regular series of classes including AMRA Late Models and Modifieds. Support divisions at each track will vary.
As the weekend approaches more information can be found at the various track Websites: Skyline <<< www.skylinespeedway.net  >>> ;
Ohio Valley Speedway <<< http://www.ohiovalleyspeedway.com/  >>> ; or I-77 Raceway Park <<<< http://www.racei77.com/ >>>.

June 30, 2011

ALL-STARS TO K-C FRIDAY
K-C will not run Saturday, but FRIDAY July 1

CHILLICOTHE, OHIO-Schrader's K-C Raceway will host a Special Friday Night Spectacular, July 1 dubbed "The Night the Stars Come Out". The feature event hosts both the O'Reilly All-Star Circuit of Champions Outlaw Sprint cars and powerful Late Models. Due to the Lucas Oil event being cancelled at another track, several Late Model stars from the series have indicated they will attend the K-C event along with a host of other big name drivers in both divisions. Hobby Stocks will be the support division.
The Night The Stars Come Out ! Ticket Information
Tickets Gen. Adm. $20
Kids 6-11 $10/Pits $30
K-C will not run Saturday, but will only race this Friday. Saturday racing returns July 9.
Tuesday, July 5th K-C will host an open practice session from 6-10 p.m. General Admission is free to the public with a $25 per car fee for insurance. Concessions and fuel will be available. All classes are invited and several big-name drivers have indicated they will be in attendance to test for the DTWC. The 360 NRA Invaders Sprints come to K-C July 9th and the Boss Non-winged Sprints and Late Models highlight the July 16 racing card. For more information, please visit www.kc-raceway.com  or call 740-663-4141. K-C Raceway is located south of Chillicothe on Blain Highway off SR 23 at Alma.
 

June 30, 2011

ACCORD SPEEDWAY NEWS

Accord, NY - Accord Speedway Gets To The Point With Great Midweek Madness Racing Action
By: Steve Pados, Accord Speedway Media

After suffering through a week off from the throes of Mother Nature, the Accord Speedway got back on track last evening with another fabulous edition of their Midweek Madness program. Accord Speedway promoters Gary and Donna Palmer had the quarter mile speedplant in pristine racing condition and the seventy plus racers on hand tested every piece of the Ulster County real estate with an exciting exhibition of racing skill and guile. A couple of divisions fell off in the car count while many new faces made their way to the facility and the end result produced some great racing for the large crowd on hand who came out to witness the racing program. The event sets the stage for the upcoming Friday night action as the speedway salutes Independence Day with five divisions of racing headed up by the VP Fuels/Rhinebeck Ford Modified Division going to war for the $2,000.00 payday on the line for the victor. The wizard of illumination "Wild Bill" brings in his own special brand of sky lighting capabilities for the eleventh consecutive season and promises to top the fabulous extravaganza he presented last season to the fans. The evening of events will be co-sponsored by Cordova Plumbing and Heating and Barrett Plumbing and Heating and a couple of added attractions will create some additional excitement to the speedway grounds as "Insane" Shane McCain will present his zany show to the crowd before the fireworks action begins. With the rain also effecting last Friday night's action at the speedway as well, KB'S Racing Photos guru Kevin Berryman will host his fund raiser for the American Cancer Society on Friday with many drivers donating some of their race car body parts to the event for purchase with all proceeds going directly to the American Cancer Society. "The Statesman" Jerry Higbie and "Mr Excitement" Kevin Ward will have their race cars adorned in pink for the occasion and will be signing autographs prior to the start of the racing activity.

The racing action was swift and entertaining as newcomer Taylor Jennings made her first appearance of the season a successful one as she bested Kenny Phillips in the 0-50 Quad feature to bring a halt to the two week win streak Phillips enjoyed. The 51-90 Quad feature was reminiscent of last week's battle royal as two of the top racers from a season ago continued their battle with last night's show. The "Young Gasser" Griffin Robertson and "The Little Torch" Melissa Torchio provided the same fireworks as always as the pair raced close throughout the event. The outcome came down to the final laps of the event as Torchio pulled away to outdistance Robertson and go for the win for the third straight week. Dylan Dworak captured the 51-90 Mod Quad event

Stephen Reynolds pulled double duty for the evening as he raced his go kart for the final time and capped off his kart career with a convincing victory over Chad Cooper. Charles Lowther Jr and Jake Lowther captured wins in their first appearances of the season and Gary Huston was once again victorious in the Heavy Kart division. With the return of the bigger more powerful Quads to the speedway, a great selection of them were on hand for the racing action. Brandon Gates won the first event over the returning Andy Sier and Sier came back in the Open Experts shootout to claim the win over Gates in a nine Quad feature finale.
Second generation driver Pam Badaracco captured the 270 main in a recently purchased racer and was her first racing in the division. Pam is the daughter of former great competitor at Accord and the Mocatek raceways Larry Badaracco and it is great to see the tradition of the generations of racing continue in the sport today. Modified talent "Little" Richard Smith, a former Quad Champion at the speedway, returned to Quad action and was third in the first event and encountered some problems in the nightcap.

New faces but familiar names arrived at the speedway for the 600 clash and "The J-Shot" Jacob Hendershot left no doubt as to the outcome of the event as he powered away at the start and drove to his third straight win at the speedway. "The Goshen Gladiator" Joe Kata made his first appearance of the season and drove to a runner-up finish with another first timer Stephen Reynolds in third place and Terry Finney finishing up in fourth. Keystone stater Jim Black continued his success at the speedway as he raced to his third consecutive win at the speedway. "The Communicator" Matthew Gaughan was second in the event.

Slingshot racing action was once again the highlight of the evening as reigning Hamlin Speedway Junior Slingshot Champion "The Rockaway Rocket" Danny Buccafusca made his first appearance of the season a good one as he grabbed the lead at the opening bell and drove away from the field to capture his first All-Star Slingshot win of the season. Two-time Accord Speedway Jr Slingshot driving champion "The Gunslinger" Jesse Leiby was in for a solid runner-up performance as the talented field of drivers took to the incredibly smooth and multi-channeled raceway with ease and put on a great show for the fans. "The Warwick Warrior" Robbie Hocker and Peekskill, New Yorker Tyler Pirone put on a great dual with Hocker prevailing for third a close third and Pirone in fourth. Newcomer "Chargin" Charlie Shaver made his first Accord appearance and came away with a top five finish. Other newcomers on hand included Tyler Treacy, Shaina Barker and Jim Barrett who was aboard one of the Dubois racers.

Rookie Slingshot action found second generation hot foot Matthew Shultz taking his Liberty Rock Crushers mount to the lead at the outset and take the close win over Carly Dippel and Carly Velez who was driving one of the Advanced Concrete machines. "The Bullville Bandit" Tommy Zwart continued his winning ways as he led for a couple of laps until "The Midget" Chris Kurtz found the bottom seam of the speedway to his liking and blast into the lead. The lead was short-lived as Zwart in his Chessari Construction sponsored mount found a little extra in the right foot to power back by Kurtz before another lap was completed. "The Tornado" Tyler Johnston took up the chase and he and Kurtz raced hard together to track down Zwart until Johnston fell off the pace with a right rear sneaker losing oxygen. With Johnston leaving the action, another newcomer to the speedway Alex Shaffer found the Accord clay cushioned real estate to his enjoyment as he drove from eighth starting place to challenge along with former speedway champion Michelle Campbell. When the final checkered flag fell it was Zwart in for the win, his second of the season with Kurtz hanging tough in the runner-up role and the new kid on the block Alex Shaffer giving a great showing with a third place run in his initial showing at the speedway. Michelle Campbell was fourth and Collin Dubois rounded out the top five. A solid field of fourteen contenders made their way to Accord for the evening and the crowd showed their appreciation for the racers with great cheering going on during the cool down lap.

Junior Four Cylinder excitement found Tammy Ward winning the Dual Overhead Cam event and invader "Chi Chi" Enscarone finding a win in the Single Overhead Cam portion. Alan Houghtaling captured the senior portion of the Dual Overhead Cam event and Robert Beach captured his second straight Accord victory in a close finish over hard driving Walt Henry, Mike Travis and "Chi Chi" Enscarone.

Midweek Madness will continue from July 6th until August 31st every Wednesday evening. Gates open at the speedway at 5 PM with Hot Laps scheduled for 6:45. Racing is to start at 7:15 PM. Admission for the Wednesday shows is just $5.00 and the great concession stand is open throughout the racing card.

Friday night racing at Accord runs from April through September with six great divisions going to war on the Accord high banks. This week Cordova Plumbing and Heating and Barrett Plumbing and Heating will serve as the headline sponsors for the evening events and will feature the five regular divisions at the speedway plus the great Fireworks and the American Cancer Society promotion. Special Event ticket prices are in place on this evening. Admission for the great racing action remains the same from a season ago as Adults (12+) will be $12.00; Children (11 and under) will be $3.00. The Family Value Pack that was met with much success last season is once again offered and is: 2 Adults, 2 Children, and $20.00 in food vouchers for $40.00, a savings of $10.00 to the consumer. Pit Gates open at the speedway at 4:30 and Spectator Gates open at 5. Hot laps kick off at 6:30 and the racing is slated to start at 7 PM.

Big offerings are in store for the racing fans in the upcoming weeks at the speedway. July 1st will find the fireworks expert "Wild Bill" back in the house to unleash his special brand of magic to the skies over the Accord facility with his one of a kind light show and fireworks extravaganza. The event will mark the eleventh time that Wild Bill will be making his dynamite appearance at the speedway. The now famous Chicken BBQ will compliment the speedway's salute to Independence Day. "Insane" Shane McCain will be an extra added attraction for this great kick-off to Independence Day. Come early and enjoy the always spectacular racing and the great food the speedway is noted for.

For further updates and information regarding all of the news and additions to the Accord Speedway, log-on to their well documented website at: http://www.accordspeedway.com  or call the speedway hotline at: 845 626 3478. For video work or questions regarding the purchase of videos from the exciting on-track action at the Accord Speedway, contact Jason at: http://www.tristatestudios.com  For the purchase of action or victory lane track photos, contact Kevin at: http://kbsracingphotos.com 
At the Accord Speedway............................................



We Measure Excitement A Quarter Mile At A Time

 

June 30, 2011

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE- - -THANK YOU
CONTACT: BOB MILLER 443 513 4456
THUNDER ON THE HILL RACING SERIES

Just A fact. . . . 95 Indianapolis 500's. . .. . 52 Daytona 500's. . . . 100 Thunder on the Hill Events!
14TH ANNUAL MODIFIED TRAFFIC JAM SANCTIONED BY ROC SET FOR GRANDVIEW SPEEDWAY WEDNESDAY NIGHT, AUGUST 3RD

The 14th Annual TRAFFIC JAM returns to the Grandview Speedway on Wednesday night, August 3rd for the fourth race of the 2011 NAPA Auto Parts Thunder on the Hill Racing Series. This event is rich in history and every TRAFFIC JAM has its' own special memory.

Last year, the story was all Craig VonDohren of Oley, PA taking the win after qualifying through the consolation and starting deep in the pack. VonDohren worked his way through traffic driving his small block modified against a field of big block modifieds. It was VonDohren's first TRAFFIC JAM victory and a very popular win as the crowd cheered on their local driver. The Wednesday night, August 3rd TRAFFIC JAM will be sanctioned by the Race of Champions (ROC) and will go a distance of 60 laps. The ROC Sportsman will be on the program as well. General admission for this event is $20 for adults, $5 for children 6-11 and kids under six will be admitted for free. The pit fee will be $30 and a license is not required. In the event of rain, Thursday night, August 4th will be the rain date. Gates will open at 5 PM with race time set for 7:30 PM.

The inaugural TRAFFIC JAM took place in 1998 and Brett Hearn earned the center podium position in victory lane. The following year, Jimmy Horton was the winner with Frank Cozze taking the win in 2000 as Timmy McCreadie earned his first TRAFFIC JAM win in 2001. Brett Hearn was the first repeat winner in 2002 with DIRTcar standout Billy Decker winning the TRAFFIC JAM in 2003. Timmy McCreadie returned to the always joyous Grandview victory lane in 2004 with Tim Fuller winning the event in 2005, Alan Johnson in 2006, Brett Hearn in 2007 and Billy Decker again in 2008. Brett Hearn scored his fourth TRAFFIC JAM win in 2009 with VonDohren the winner in 2010.

The modifieds will qualify through a series of heat race events and a consolation all leading up to the $5,000 to win TRAFFIC JAM. The ROC sportsman will share the program also qualifying through heat race events, a consolation and a 40 lap feature event.

One very special activity that takes place during the annual TRAFFIC JAM event is FAN FEST. Weather permitting, the track gate at the flag stand will swing open after the TRAFFIC JAM starting field is staged on the homestretch. With the starting field, spectators from the grandstands are invited to come on to the speedway and do a meet and greet with the TRAFFIC JAM drivers. Fans are encouraged to bring their camera's and even a program book to collect autographs and photos. Earlier in the night, race fans may also take part in the Inside/Out Promotion, allowing fans to watch the warm-ups from inside turn four. It's a great viewing location and you'll feel the ground vibrate when the modifieds power off turn four and charge down the homestretch.

2011 NAPA AUTO PARTS THUNDER ON THE HILL RACING SERIES 22nd Season
presented by: VERTICAL Telephone Systems and Lee Myles Transmissions
Grandview Speedway Bechtelsville, PA


Wednesday, August 3 THUNDER ON THE HILL RACING SERIES 7:30 PM (Rain Date Thursday, August 4)
14th Annual TRAFFIC JAM ROC 60 lap Modifieds & 40 laps Sportsman

Saturday, October 15 THUNDER ON THE HILL RACING SERIES Halloween Party 6 PM
358 Modifieds, URC Sprints, ARDC Midgets,
Sportsman, Legends. Monster Smash Demo Derby Garden State Vintage Stock Cars
Plus the Vince's Towing Legend Owners Race
(Rain Date Sunday Oct 16 4 PM)


Thunder Road Shows:


Tuesday, July 12 Lincoln Speedway 7:30 PM Gates Open 5 PM
ROC Big Block Modifieds 60 laps & 358/360 Sprint Challenge 25 laps
Rain Date: Wednesday, July 13 7:30 PM
Abbottstown, PA www.lincolnspeedway.com 

Coming Events:

Event #101
When: Wednesday, August 3rd 7:30 PM Gates Open at 5 PM
What: 14th Annual TRAFFIC JAM ROC Modifieds 60 laps $5,000 to win Plus . . . .ROC Sportsman 40 laps
Where: Grandview Speedway 43 Passmore Road, Route 100 Bechtelsville, PA 19505, ten mile north of Pottstown, PA
Admission: Adults $20, Children 6-11 $5 Under 6 Free
Pit Fee: $30
Track #: 610-754-7688
Website: www.thunderonthehillracingseries.com  or www.grandviewspeedway.com 

Past TRAFFIC JAM Feature winners: 2010 Craig VonDohren, 2009 Brett Hearn, 2008 Billy Decker, 2007 Brett Hearn, 2006 Alan Johnson, 2005 Tim Fuller, 2004 Tim McCreadie, 2003 Billy Decker, 2002 Brett Hearn, 2001 Tim McCreadie, 2000 Frank Cozze, 1999 Jimmy Horton, 1998 Brett Hearn.

FAN FEST to take place just before the start of the 60 lap TRAFFIC JAM.

Meet Ms. Thunder on the Hill Stephanie Reid, See JOE the Pizza Dude, The Round Table Girls. Fan Giveaways. Try the popular Inside/Out Promotion where you can watch warm-ups from the inside turn four! Get your Grandview Thunder Program Book, your 22nd Anniversary Thunder on the Hill Racing Series t-shirts, Fireworks on feature parade lap, Fans invited to take part in the joyous victory lane ceremonies and meet the drivers in the pit area following the races.

Thunder Sponsors:
* NAPA Auto Parts- - - Long time Thunder on the Hill Racing Series sponsor will again have their banners and flag waving high above the Grandview Speedway podium.
* Lee Myles Transmissions at three locations in Berks County. Fern Street Reading, Perkiomen Ave 422 Birdsboro and North 5th Street Highway Reading. Other locations in Allentown, Easton, Mt. Pocono and York, PA
* VERTICAL Telephone Systems will return once again to add some fan fun for all the Thunder fans.
*R.M. Palmer Candy Company, Reading, PA
* BPG Racing/Chad Sinon Motorsports- - Making Thunder bigger for all
* Vince's Towing- - Reading, PA

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For Immediate Release: Barry Klinedinst Motorsports JNJ Motorsports Media contactus@jnjmotorsportsmedia.com   Jason Covert Sweeps Three State Flyers Weekend   York Haven, PA (June 30, 2011) Barry Klinedinst Motorsports and multi-time regional series champion Jason Covert of York Haven, PA had a memorable weekend while sweeping the dual 'Red Nininger Memorial', Three State Flyers sanctioned events at Hagerstown Speedway on Friday, June 24 and Saturday, June 25 at Winchester Speedway.   Covert took the lead from Alan Sagi on a lap 14 caution and pulled away to collect his second win of the season at the famed Maryland oval. 'I'll just tell you, I wanted it more than those guys tonight,' Covert said. 'Barry (Klinedinst) and the guys worked their guts out to get this car ready. At 9 last night, it didn't have a body and no motor. All the credit goes to them. Racing Alan is always a pleasure but I got to the outside of him and I needed to get in front of him to get the air off his nose. There was one lane below me but we did get together. It was definitely my fault but we do have roll cages, seat belts and helmets in these things. We're not trying to crash, but are out there racing on the edge every night. A bad night here is better than a good day at work so I like being here.'   Jason started on the outside of the front row the next night at Winchester Speedway in Winchester, VA and grabbed the lead from pole sitter D.J. Myers on lap seven. Covert would methodically work his way through traffic for the rest of the event and capture his second Three State Flyers series win in two nights.   'It was a good weekend for us, no doubt about that,' a pleased Covert said, 'to go out and win two races like that, against that competition, says a lot about our race team, how hard they work to keep this race car underneath me. All the credit goes to those guys.'   The BK Motorsports Team will be in action this Independence Day weekend with the Three State Flyers series as they visit Bedford Speedway on Friday, July 1. Then it'll be off to Hagerstown Speedway on Saturday, July 2 for the 50-lap, Johnny Roberts Memorial and Hesston Speedway on Sunday, July 3 for the $5,000 to-win 'Hyper-Thunder by the Lake' sanctioned by both Three State Flyers and Unified Force Race Championship (UFo) Series.   For more information on these events please visit www.threestateflyers.com, www.hagerstownspeedway.com, and www.uforacechampionship.com.   For more information on Jason Covert and Barry Klinedinst Motorsports visit their website at www.kmotorsports43a.com.   Jason Covert and Barry Klinedinst Racing would like to thank all of their sponsors for the 2011 season: Pre-Mach, Inc., Red Wing Shoes, Hershey Racing Engines, Rocket Chassis, Baker Carburetion, Bam's Auto Center, Kuppy's Diner, Dennis Eberly Building & Remodeling, American Racer Tires, Lias Tires, Kendall Oil, Dyers Rods, Stuhler Signs, KRS Graphics, VP Race Fuels, JNJ Motorsports Media, Beyea Headers, Trick, Keyser Manufacturing, Integra Shocks and Springs, Jakes Custom Carts, Quarter Master, and consulting from Robbie Allen Enterprises   Written and Distributed by: JNJ Motorsports Media www.jnjmotorsportsmedia.com

June 28, 2011

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE---THANK YOU
CONTACT: BOB MILLER 443 513 4456
THUNDER ON THE HILL RACING SERIES

MOTHER NATURE FAILS TO STOP 100TH NAPA AUTO PARTS THUNDER ON THE HILL RACING SERIES EVENT. . . . . .
TYLER WALKER AND DUANE HOWARD WIN THRILLERS BEFORE BIG CROWD TUESDAY NIGHT AT GRANDVIEW SPEEDWAY

Even with Mother Nature sending threats of bad weather, the staff of the Thunder on the Hill Racing Series challenged all the odds and successfully presented their 100TH event on Tuesday night at the Grandview Speedway. "Tonight marked a milestone event and Bruce Rogers and I were determined to run this show, and the large crowd that turned out with threatening weather made it all even more meaningful", commented event Co-Promoter Bob Miller. Tyler Walker earned $5,000 for his win in the third event of the 2011 Pennsylvania 410 Sprint Speed Week Series. Duane Howard of Oley, PA sorted out the traffic in the 25 lap 358 Modified feature to score the win. A doom and gloom weather forecast did not dampen the spirits of the drove of fans that turned on for the historic 100th Thunder Series event.

In 410 sprint time trials, Stevie Smith set fast time in the ZEMCO sprint car. The three heat race events were won by Brent Marks, Chad Layton and Greg Hodnett. The 358 Modifieds ran timed warm-ups to determine the starting positions in their heat race events. Heat race winners included Sammy Piazza, Jimmy Horton IV and Ryan Godown as Craig VonDohren won the consolation.

The 410 Sprint feature brought the crowd to their feet at numerous times during the 35 lap thriller. Sam Hafostope set the early pace with May Thunder feature winner Brian Leppo hot in the chase. The Hafostope and Leppo battle came to an end on lap four when they tangled and flipped in turn three trying to avoid a slower car. Both drivers walked away uninjured but unable to restart the feature event. Daryn Pittman took over the lead at that point and immediately had to battle off Tyler Walker. The freight-train of talent was on a mission with Lance Dewease, Stevie Smith and Fred Rahmer in the hunt.

On lap nine, Walker caught Pittman and made a serious bid for the lead. Pittman fought back and held the lead spot. As Pittman and Walker battled for the lead, third place runner Lance Dewease inched closer, making it a three car battle for the lead.

The move of the race came on lap twenty-two as Walker used lapped traffic to his advantage to take the lead from Pittman. With five laps remaining, Walker and Pittman were still the front runners with Dewease a close third, Fred Rahmer fourth and Stevie Smith fifth.

The caution was displayed on lap thirty-three for Lance Dewease who stopped with a flat tire. The restart was a "hold on to your seat" thriller as Fred Rahmer passed Pittman for second charging into turn one. Down the backstretch, Rahmer began to reel in Walker with Rahmer on the bottom and Walker up high and against the boiler-plate. With the white flag waiving, Rahmer once again dove to the bottom of the track and came within a car length of Walker for the run down the backstretch. Coming off the fourth turn on the final lap, Rahmer made one more attempt for the lead but Walker came home the winner. Rahmer earned a well deserved second place finish with Pittman third, Brian Montieth fourth and Stevie Smith fifth.

In the twenty-five lap 358 Modified feature, Rick Laubach immediately took the lead at the drop of the green flag. Ryan Watt, Kevin Hirthler and Doug Manmilller where in a battle for second as Duane Howard in his BPG modified was charging to the front. By lap eight, Howard was fourth and one lap later, it was Laubach, Watt and Howard at the front of the pack.

With the halfway sign showing, Laubach remained the leader with Howard closing in lap by lap. Kevin Hirthler ran third with Ryan Godown fourth and Watt in fifth. Howard used the high groove and continued to close in on Laubach and with five laps remaining, the lead was up for grabs. On lap twenty-three, lapped traffic was a factor and Laubach got pinched down low and Howard took the high lane around the leader and the slower traffic. Laubach tried to recover the lost position but on the final lap Ryan Godown made the past for second.

Howard took the win in very impressive style with Godown a solid second and Rick Laubach third. Jeff Strunk finished fourth with Doug Manmiller fifth.

To celebrate the 100th Thunder on the Hill event, special guests included Jeff Riling of NAPA Auto Parts, Jim Gallagher of Vertical Telephone Systems, former car owner and Promoter Ken Brenn Sr., Chip Wingate son of George Wingate former promoter at Bridgeport Speedway, Jay James Promoter of Bridgeport Speedway, Steve and Ed Pados, Gary Palmer Promoter of Accord Speedway, Lenny Sammons of Area Auto Racing News, Hank Smith of Lee Myles Transmissions, Bruce Ellis of Williams Grove Speedway, Randy Kane of Area Auto Racing News and Joe Adams of Joe Adams Signs. Special thanks to all these folks for making this event a great memory in the history of Thunder on the Hill.

410 SPRINT FEATURE FINISH: #17 Tyler Walker, #51 Fred Rahmer, #27 Daryn Pittman, #21 Brian Montieth, #1 Stevie Smith, #48 Danny Dietrich, #7 Chad Layton, #7m Mark Smith, #87 Alan Krimes, #19m Brent Marks, #70 Sam Schlesburg, #15 Adam Wilt, #39 Greg Hodnett, #747 Davey Sammons, #15B Mark Bitner, #30c Lance Dewease, #55z Mark Zimmerman, #745R JR Berry, #35 Justin Henderson, #56 Dave Wilson, #44 Frank Cozze, #73JR. Lance Berry, #93 Sam Hafostope Jr., #71 Brian Leppo.

358 MODIFIED FEATURE FINISH: #4 Duane Howard, #R1 Ryan Godown, #7 Rick Laubach, #357 Jeff Strunk, #46 Doug Manmiller, #117 Kevin Hirthler, #14w Ryan Watt, #1p Billy Pauch, #1c Craig VonDohren, #19 Tom Umbenhauer, #53 Mike Gular, #88d MeMe DeSantis, #T102 Billy Pauch Jr., #17 Ryan Grim, #327 Brad Missimer, #3A Kevin Albert Jr., #43 Jimmy Horton IV, #2 Addison Meitzler, #0 Richie Pratt, #44h Gary Hager, #33 Ray Swinehart, #81 Terry Meitzler, #42s Jack Swain, #29p Sammy Piazza. DNS - #89 John Willman, #3 Jeremy Banos, #78 Neil Huber.

2011 NAPA AUTO PARTS THUNDER ON THE HILL RACING SERIES 22nd Season
presented by: VERTICAL Telephone Systems and Lee Myles Transmissions
Grandview Speedway Bechtelsville, PA

Wednesday, August 3 THUNDER ON THE HILL RACING SERIES 7:30 PM
14th Annual TRAFFIC JAM ROC 60 lap Modifieds & 40 lap ROC Sportsman

Saturday, October 15 THUNDER ON THE HILL RACING SERIES Halloween Party 6 PM
358 Modifieds, URC Sprints, ARDC Midgets,
Sportsman, Legends. Monster Smash Demo Derby Garden State Vintage Stock Cars
Plus the Vince's Towing Legend Owners Race
(Rain Date Sunday Oct 16 4 PM)


Thunder Road Shows:


Tuesday, July 12 Lincoln Speedway 7:30 PM Gates Open 5 PM
ROC Big Block Modifieds 60 laps & 358/360 Sprint Challenge 25 laps
Rain Date: Wednesday, July 13 7:30 PM
Abbottstown, PA www.lincolnspeedway.com 

Coming Events:

Event #101
When: Wednesday, August 3rd 7:30 PM Gates Open at 5 PM
What: 14th Annual TRAFFIC JAM ROC Modifieds 60 laps $5,000 to win Plus . . . .ROC Sportsman
Where: Grandview Speedway 43 Passmore Road, Route 100 Bechtelsville, PA 19505, ten mile north of Pottstown, PA
Admission: Adults $20, Children 6-11 $5 Under 6 Free
Pit Fee: $30
Track #: 610-754-7688
Website: www.thunderonthehillracingseries.com  or www.grandviewspeedway.com 

Past TRAFFIC JAM Feature winners: 2010 Craig VonDohren, 2009 Brett Hearn, 2008 Billy Decker, 2007 Brett Hearn, 2006 Alan Johnson, 2005 Tim Fuller, 2004 Tim McCreadie, 2003 Billy Decker, 2002 Brett Hearn, 2001 Tim McCreadie, 2000 Frank Cozze, 1999 Jimmy Horton, 1998 Brett Hearn.

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Chub Frank Racing
982 Lottsville Niobe Road
Bear Lake, PA 16402
814-489-3952


Come-From-Behind 11th-Place Finish In Lernerville Speedway’s Firecracker 100 Doesn’t Leave Chub Frank In A Good Mood

BEAR LAKE, PA – June 28, 2011 – Chub Frank might have salvaged a decent finish in last Saturday night’s fifth annual Firecracker 100 presented by GottaRace.com at Lernerville Speedway in Sarver, Pa., but he wasn’t in a good mood after the World of Outlaws Late Model Series event.

An 11th-place performance after starting 25th thanks to a WoO LMS points provisional certainly wasn’t what the veteran driver known as ‘Chubzilla’ wanted from his weekend at the four-tenths-mile oval in his home state.

“I’m not happy at all with how we ran,” said Bear Lake, Pa.’s Frank, who was the second driver one lap down at the checkered flag. “I don’t know what’s wrong with my car. I don’t know what the answer is.

“We ran the new car we’ve been running (at Lernerville in three weekly-show appearances over the past two months)…it’s been good so I thought we’d have something (for the Firecracker), but then we went out for that heat race (on Saturday night) and it was so bad that I couldn’t do anything. I should’ve had traction, but it had nothing. It was just sitting on top of the racetrack.”

Frank failed to make the cut through his heat (missed by three spots) and a B-Main (missed by two), so he had to rely on a provisional to get in the $30,000-to-win A-Main. He moved forward in the Firecracker 100, but not enough to satisfy him.

“It was O.K. in the feature, but it still wasn’t as good as it needed to be,” said Frank. “A lot of it (advancing) was just knowing where to run on the racetrack.”

The frustrating Firecracker 100 performance ended a tough weekend at Lernerville for Frank, who failed to seriously contend in either of the 30-lap WoO LMS preliminary A-Mains that led into the grand finale. He finished 18th in Thursday night’s event and ninth in Friday evening’s feature.

Frank felt his Corry Rubber/Hino Toyota/Horton Equipment Rocket No. 1* might have been at its best on Thursday night, when he won a B-Main and appeared ready to crack the top 10 until a faulty crank-trigger caused his motor to shut off. He lost multiple positions before he was able to refire the powerplant – and then, after gaining many of the spots back, he fell back again when he was nudged off the racetrack due to a racing scrape with Steve Francis.

Frank will attempt to get back on track this weekend with a holiday trip south to Tazewell (Tenn.) Speedway, where the WoO LMS will contest the inaugural ‘Outlaw Sizzler 101’ on July 2-3. The Sunday-evening 101-lap A-Main will pay $20,000 to win at the high-banked, one-third-mile oval, where Frank finished fifth in last year’s 50-lap WoO LMA feature.

Frank sits seventh in the WoO LMS points standings entering this weekend’s action. He trails leader Rick Eckert by 182 points but is only 64 markers behind third-place Darrell Lanigan.

For more information on Chub Frank, visit his Web site at www.chubfrank.com.

Chub Frank Racing receives support from many valued sponsors, including Corry Rubber, Lake Shore Paving, Hino Toyota, Sorbera Family Chiropractic, Horton Equipment, All-Star Performance, Slavic Corporation, Custom Race Engines, GW Performance, Integra Shocks and Hoosier Tire.


 

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June 28th, 2011

Kyle Beard Takes CCSDS Point's Lead into Action this Weekend

Trumann, AR (06/28/11) – After a slow start to last weekend, Kyle Beard piloted his #86 Victory Circle M1 Chassis By Moyer/Samuels Performance Racing Engine Super Late Model to a second place finish on Saturday night to end the weekend with the point's lead with the COMP Cams Super Dirt Series (CCSDS).

After a week break from action, Kyle returned to the race track with the COMP Cams Super Dirt Series (CCSDS) as the tour invaded USA Speedway (Sterlington, Louisiana) for a $2,000 to win, 35 lap event.

Twenty-four cars entered the event, and on a track that lended itself to passing Beard would only pass one car in heat race action, which left him starting 14th in the main event. For the feature another narrow track would greet the competitors, and Kyle would only manage a disappointing 15th place finish.

Kyle concluded the back end of the COMP Cams Super Dirt Series weekend doubleheader in Louisiana on Saturday night at Ark-La-Tex Speedway (Vivian, Louisiana). Twenty-eight Super Late Models entered the $2,000 to win event, and Kyle would win his heat race to earn the fifth starting spot for the main event.

In the feature, on a racy track, he would race his way to a second place finish behind race winner, Ray Moore. Via his performance Beard now leads the CCSDS points by 26 markers over Jon Mitchell. Full weekend results and the latest points are available at www.COMPDirt.com. 

This weekend, July 1st-3rd, the team will go into battle in a trio of events, which will be co-sanctioned by the CCSDS and MARS Super Late Model tours. The festivities get underway with a doubleheader at West Plains Motor Speedway (West Plains, Missouri), which will see a Friday night program highlighted by a $2,500 to win/$350 to start event before concluding with a $3,000 to win/$400 to start event on Saturday night. On Sunday evening the action will shift to Monett Speedway (Monett, Missouri) for another $3,000 to win/$400 to start event. For more information, please visit www.WestPlainsDirt.com,  www.MonettSpeedway.net,  www.COMPDirt.com,  and www.MARSRacingSeries.com . 

Kyle Beard also has new apparel that is available for viewing at www.KyleBeard86.com and can be purchased at the team hauler.
Kyle Beard would like to thank his sponsors including KB Transport, Gary Beard Trucking, Samuel’s Performance Engines, D&M Power Washing, O.H. Hendricks Sheet Metal, JFR Graphics, Real Racin’ Wheels, Team 5 Enterprise, Stealth Carburetors, and MSRMafia.com Marketing Services.

Beard Motorsports is always looking for more sponsors, and anyone, who may be interested, can find more information at www.KyleBeard86.com .

For more information on Kyle and Beard Motorsports, please visit www.KyleBeard86.com.



Thanks!
Ben Shelton, Owner
MSR Mafia - www.MSRMafia.com

The Midsouth Racing Scene - www.MidSouthRacing.com 


 

Jun 27, 2011

Donnie Moran takes advantage of Jon Henry miscue to claim Millstream All Star Late Model win

FINDLAY, OH (6-26-11) By Brian Liskai Jon Henry has had a nearly perfect season, but it was an uncharacteristic miscue that allowed The Million Dollar Man Donnie Moran to slip by to take the $4,000 OReilly Auto Parts All Star Circuit of Champions Late Model Series win at Millstream Speedway Sunday, June 26.

Henry, who has five wins at Attica Raceway Park in 2011, got over the cushion in turn two, but did a masterful job of keeping his www.jonhenryracing.com  model out of the wall. But, when you have three-time All Star champion and four time STARS titlist Donnie Moran right on your rear bumper, theres no room for error.

Were happy to be here. This is a good win for us, Moran said in victory lane. My car was good just about anywhere I put it, but I found a groove I liked and just kept working it and working it and it finally paid off.

Moran and Henry would bring the field to the green flag, with Henry powering ahead to the early race lead. Moran, Eddie Carrier Jr., Steve Casebolt and Greg Johnson would give chase. Henry would build a sizable early lead with Moran comfortably in second while a tremendous battle ensued for third between Carrier, Johnson and Casebolt.

The 40-lap features only caution would fly for debris on lap 10, wiping out Henrys big lead. When racing resumed, Henry again roared ahead, but Moran, the first four time winner of Eldora Speedways World 100, would stay within striking distance. Soon the Ada, Ohio youngster and the Dresden, Ohio veteran would begin a high speed game of cat-and-mouse,
methodically slicing through the back of the field.

Meanwhile, behind the leaders, Carrier who scored an All Star series win earlier this year and Johnson would continue to duel for the third spot while young Russ King and former Eldora Dream winner Matt Miller looked to crack the top five.

At the halfway point, Moran had slowly reeled in Henry, patiently waiting for the right opportunity. On lap 27 Henry jumped the cushion off turn two and Moran drove under for the lead.

Henry, meanwhile, nearly stalled his car as he scrambled to gather his momentum back up for a run at the new race leader.

Over the final ten laps, Henry was able to close back in on Moran, but simply ran out of time to catch Moran who nabbed the win in his C&J Excavating, Custom Cutter, Eddies Sunoco sponsored #99. Henry would cross the stripe in second with Eddie Carrier Jr., of Salt Rock, W. Va third. Bedford, Indianas Greg Johnson finished fourth with Bristolville, Ohios Russ King rounding out the top five.

MILLSTREAM SPEEDWAY

Results Summary

6/26/11

OReilly All-Star Late Models (32 entries)

Kistler Racing Engines Fast Qualifier Steve Casebolt/17.393

Kears Speedshop Heat #1 (top 4 advance) Greg Johnson, Russ King, Duane Chamberlain, Casey Noonan, Mike Bores, Michael Stiltner, Mike Hudson, Chester Fitch

All Pro Aluminum Heads Heat #2 (top 4 advance) Eddie Carrier Jr., Ryan Markham, Ryan Missler, Dave Hornikel, Russ Frohnapfel, Matt Irey, Wayne Maffett Jr., Steve Shafer

MSD Ignition Heat #3 (top 4 advance) Matt Miller, Jon Henry, Rick Delong, Josh Scott, Rody Schroyer, Ernie Haynes, Bobby Michaels, Steve Kester

Kinsler Fuel Injection Heat #4 (top 4 advance) Steve Casebolt, Donnie Moran, Devon Moran, George Lee, Bryan Casey, Ron Miller, Matt Westfall; (DNS Jared Miley)

UNOH B-Main (top 6 advance) Mike Bores, Rody Schroyer, Wayne Maffett Jr., Ernie Haynes, Matt Westfall, Ron Miller, Bryan Casey, Mike Stiltner, Russ Frohnapfel, Matt Irey, Steve Shafer, Bobby Michaels; (DNS Chester Fitch, Steve Kester, Mike Hudson, Jared Miley)

OReilly Auto Parts A-Main (40 laps) - Donnie Moran, Jon Henry, Eddie Carrier Jr., Greg Johnson, Russ King, Steve Casebolt, Matt Miller, Devin Moran, Casey Noonan, Ryan Missler, George Lee, Duane Chamberlain, Ryan Markham, Wayne Maffett Jr., Rody Schroyer, Ernie Haynes, Ron Miller, Bryan Casey, Mike Bores, Matt Westfall, Josh Scott, Dave Hornikel, Rick Delong, Russ Frohnapfel
 

Busch Takes Road to Victory Kurt Busch scored his first NASCAR Sprint Cup win of the season and first career on a road course when he took the checkered flag in Sunday's Toyota/Save Mart 350 at Infineon Raceway. Full Story Infineon Rear View Mirror News, notes and observations from a weekend of road course racing for the NASCAR Nationwide and Sprint Cup Series. Full Story Vettel Victorious in Valencia Sebastian Vettel scored his sixth win of the Formula 1 season in Sunday’s Grand Prix of Europe to extend his lead in the World Championship to 77. Full Story Wild Road America Finish to Sorenson Reed Sorenson inherited Saturday’s NASCAR Nationwide Series Bucyrus 200 victory Saturday in a wild finish at Road America. Full Story Schatz Scores Third Straight at Princeton Donny Schatz scored his third straight win at Princeton Speedway on Saturday night for his 107th career win, tying his childhood idol, Doug Wolfgang. Full Story Armstrong Wins at Winchester Dakoda Armstrong captured his first win of the 2011 ARCA Racing Series season on Saturday night in the Winchester 200 at Winchester Speedway. The victory came in his fifth start of the year. Full Story Infineon Race Results Infineon Loop Data eBook Infineon Video Recap Neff Notches Norwalk Win Mike Neff raced to his third win of the season Sunday as racing came to an end at the Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals in Norwalk, Ohio. Full Story Andretti Back in Victory Lane Marco Andretti returned to Victory Lane in the IZOD IndyCar Series for the first time since 2006 when he took the checkered flag in Saturday night's Iowa Corn Indy 250 at Iowa Speedway. Full Story Pruett and Rojas Road America Winners Scott Pruett and Memo Rojas captured thier fourth GRAND-AM Rolex Series Daytona Prototype win of the season on Saturday in the Rolex Sports Car Series 250 Driven by VisitFlorida.com at Road America. Full Story Rain Gets the Best of Huset's Adverse weather conditions have plagued the World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series multiple times in 2011 and the event at Huset’s Speedway near Brandon, S.D., is the latest to fall victim to wet weather. Full Story Logano Collects K&N West Win Joey Logano held off David Gilliland in a battle of NASCAR Sprint Cup drivers with NASCAR K&N Pro Series West roots to win the Thunder Valley Casino Resort 200 Saturday. Full Story Program Calendar   Date: 06/27/11 12:30 PM ET Hosts: Marty Hough and Woody Cain   Date: 06/28/11 12:30 PM ET Hosts: Steve Post and Kendra Jacobs   Date: 06/28/11 7:00 PM ET

June 26, 2011

Jason Covert collects $4000 Red Nininger Memorial



Jason Covert had a great weekend as he claimed the 40 lap Three State Flyer Red Nininger Memorail Saturday Night June 25, 2011 at Winchester Speedway, Winchetser Va. Thirty one late models checked into the pit area for this 40 lap $4000 to win main event. D.J. Myers and Jason Covert lead the field to the green with Myers taking the lead on lap one and continued leading the way thru lap six as Covert would make the pass on lap seven to take the top spot from Myers. On lap fourteen caution flew to slow the field. Covert in control, Myers sitting second and C.S. Fitzgerald had made his way to third as the trio worked their way thru lapped traffic Myers could not make the move on Covert. A lap twenty six caution flew to slow the field again, but nobody had anything for Covert. Covert would go onto pick up his second win of the weekend, Myers crossed second, Miller third, Stuhler fourth and rounding out the top five was Bo Feathers. D.J. Myers claimed the six lap dash, Covert crossed second and Jamie Lathroum third. In the twelve lap B-Main event it was Devin Friese picking up the win over Tyler Hershey. Jeremy Miller, CS Fitzgerald, and D.J. Myers all claimed heat race wins

In the fifteen lap Pure Stock main event it was David Kaiser picking up the win . Hans Stomberg and Terry Staton lead the field to the green with Staton taking the top spot. Kaiser would make the move on lap three to take the top spot and never look back. Mike Rose crossed second, Mike Corbin third, fourth Craig Parrill and crossing fifth was Micheal Carter.

In the 4 Cylinder make-up main event it was Mark Diggs picking up the win, Randy Linaburg second, Tommy Whitt third, fourth Billy Sonner, and fifth was Paul Thornley. In the second 4 Cylinder main event it was Tommy Whitt claiming the win, Billy Sonner second, Linaburg third, fourth Jeff Koller and fifth went to Mark Diggs.

Robert Plaugher Jr picked up the win in the U-Car main event over Austin Stover, Travis Carroll, Tom Paddock and rounding out the top five was Josh Wilkins.

Brandon Chruchey claimed the Enduro main event, Brian Green second, third Jamie Mills, fourth Devon Riley and rounding out the top five was Danny Holmes
 

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Upcoming events:

Saturday, July 2- SUMMER RACEFEST for Modifieds, Street Stocks and FWDs (30-Laps, Double Points)
Saturday, July 9 - SUMMER RACEFEST for Sport Modifieds, Late Models (50-Laps, Double Points) and Factory Stocks



Mountain Speedway Set to Kick off July and August with “Summer Racefest”


By: Gene Ostrowski

June 26, 2011


St. Johns, PA- Summer has finally approached us and Mountain Speedway is proud to announce its popular “Summer Racefest” program for July. The program is spread over several weekends and consists of extra-distance events with double points on the line, plus fan appreciation night.

An extra distance, double points event is slated for one division over several weeks of action, starting with a 30-lap main for the FWDs on July 2. The Late Model drivers will have their turn in a 50-lapper on July 9 and the Street Stocks will run a 40-lap feature on July 16. The ATQMRA Midgets and the Atlantic Coast Old Timers are also on the card for the evening.

A 30-lap Factory Stock show is scheduled for July 23 and the track will showcase a 75-lap “cone race” for the Modifieds on July 30. The Sport Modifieds will turn 75-laps for double points on August 6, which will lead into Autograph and camera Night on August 13.

The Autograph and camera Night will take place during intermission. At that time, fans will have the opportunity to meet and receive autographs from the Speedway’s drivers, who will have their racecars parked on the speedway. Any drivers that plan to participate are asked to bring hero cards or items to give away to the fans that show support for them.

Mountain Speedway is just minutes from Hazleton, Pa, located on St. John’s Road, between Routes 93 and 309. Grandstand admission for all regular events is just $10 for ages 11 and older. Children 10 years of age and younger are admitted for free.

Please like Mountain Speedway on Facebook or visit www.mountainspeedway.com  for the entire 2011 schedule, point standings and up to date news and information.
 

June 26, 2011

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BOLLAND TAKES MODIFIED TOUR THRILLER AT MERCER

Kevin Bolland made a daring last lap pass of leader Brian Swartzlander and went on to win the thrilling BRP/Hoosier Tire Modified Tour race presented at Mercer raceway Park by All Metals Recycling of Rochester, PA. The win put Bolland in a tie with two legends of Modified racing at the Mercer oval: the legendary Lou Blaney and four-time Modified Tour Champion Rex King, Sr. They each have three career modifed Tour victories at the Park.


"The traffic is always tough at Mercer, you just have to wait your turn," Bolland said. On several occasions, the traffic thwarted Bolland's ability to pass race leader Brian Swartzlander. However, in the final analysis, a lapped car figured prominently into his winning pass.

When the field was circulating under the final caution, Bolland said to himself, "I have 11 more laps, let's get this project done." At that moment, he was sitting third behind Swartzlander and Frank Guidace. Shortly after the race resumed, Bolland regained second position and he rapidly closed on Swartzlander.

"I had to wait for the lap traffic to play in because Brian had the bottom end tied up for several laps." Bolland explained that he kept trying the high side in turns one and two, "but every time I got a run on him, it seemed like a lapped car fell in front of me and I couldn't capitalize again." He kept working at it, though, and eventually he used the traffic to his advantage.

The front of the field was laden with talent, as Swartzlander, King, Sr. and Bolland occupied three of the top four positions. The other prime starting spot went to the divsion's newest feature winner, Rex King, Jr.

Swartzlander got the initial jump and King, Sr. was challenging immediately. Their battle ended almost as quickly as it began because a caution flag required the field to realign. On the second attempt at start, Swartzlander again took command, but this time Bolland followed him into second position.

Although Swartzlander led from the start, he could not shake loose from Bolland. Bolland kept switching lines as the duo diced for the lead. When they approached heavy lapped traffic near the midpoint of the race, Bolland made his first bid for the lead. He dropped to the inside lane coming off turn two and Swartzlander remained in the middle groove. They swept past a pair of lapped cars in an astounding four-wide formation on the backstretch. Swartzlander entered turn three with the lead, as Bolland had to burp the throttle to set the car for the corner.

Bolland continued to apply the pressure until the race was slowed for its second caution. On the restart, track favorite Frank Guidace powered into second with his potent 358 Modified, and the fans were sensing that an upset could be in the making. He had climbed quickly from ninth to the lead group. No 358 Modified had ever beaten the touring Big Blocks at Mercer and Guidace wanted to be the first. He closed in on Swartzlander on several occasions, but he could never pull alongside the leader.

Meanwhile, Bolland regrouped and began to work on Guidace for second. Bolland went to the outside and took the position away as they raced through turns one and two on lap 21. Bolland once again took up the chase for the lead.

With the laps winding down, the leaders again found themselves in heavy lapped traffic. That gave Bolland the opportunity to challenge for the win. As the leaders came charging off turn four to take the white flag, Bolland squeezed between Swartzlander and a lapped car. At the scoring loop, Bolland had the lead by a narrow margin. The lead pair cleared the lapped car and they raced hard into turn one. There was contact. Swartzlander slid high, but kept moving despite suffering some damage to his car. Bolland managed to keep his car straight and pulled away for the win.
Swartzlander took the checkers in second.

Eric Gabany, driving another Mercer 358, made a strong move on the outside in the final laps and garnered third. Guidace held on for fourth, followed by Dave Murdick.

Jeremiah Shingledecker finished sixth. Rex King, Sr. crossed in seventh, snapping a streak of top five finishes with the BRP/Hoosier Tire Modified Tour that lasted nearly two years. His son, Rex King, Jr., grabbed eighth. Brad Rapp climbed all of the way to ninth after starting in row eleven. Kevin Hoffman completed the top ten.

Heat race wins for the 31 car field went to Swartzlander, Gabany and Bolland. All of them received a prize from new series sponsor, Rod End Supply.

The B Main was captured by Brad Rapp, who started last due to missing his heat race. His crew was busy replacing a U-joint that failed in hot laps.

The Landrum Spring Racer of the Race award was presented to Brad Rapp for overcoming that adversity.

Because Bolland and Swartlander received prizes from R2C Performance Products for their wins at Lernerville Speedway and Pittsburgh's Pennsylvania Motor Speedway, respectively, the award was conferred on Eric Gabany.

Provisional startng positions were used by Trucker Don Brown (Mercer Raceway Park) and Shawn Fleeger (Modified Tour).

BRP/Hoosier Tire Modified Tour Round Three: Mercer Raceway Park, Mercer PA: June 25, 2011: 1. Kevin Bolland ($1,300); 2. Brian Swartzlander ($870); 3. Eric Gabany ($650); 4. Frank Guidace ($550); 5. Dave Murdick ($500); 6. Jeremiah Shingledecker ($420); 7. Rex King, Sr. ($400); 8. Rex King, Jr. ($380); 9. Brad Rapp ($360); 10. Kevin Hoffman ($330); 11. Jimmy Holden ($320); 12. Tommy Kristyak ($310); 13. John Buchanan ($300); 14. Mark Frankhouser ($290); 15. Mike Turner ($280); 16. Tommy Mattocks ($260); 17. Shannon Whaley ($240); 18. Carl Murdick ($230); 19. Shawn Fleeger ($220); 20. Scott Strock ($200); 21. Don Brown ($200); 22. Howard Duff ($200); 23. Kyle Fink ($200); 24. Skip Moore ($200); 25. Chris Haines ($200); 26. Rod Jones ($200). DNQ (all $100): Kevin Green, Rich Whitney, Brian Weaver, Dave Reges, Donny Minor.

The roster of 2011 sponsors for The Modified Tour, Inc. includes: Bicknell Racing Products; Hoosier Racing Tire Corp.; World Racing Group - DIRTcar; Sunoco Race Fuels - Bazell Oil Co.; All Metals Recycling; Approved Toilet Rentals, Inc.; Bert Transmission; Big Daddy's Speed Center Inc.; Bulldog Rear Ends - Diversified Machine, Inc.; Engles Trucking Services, Inc.; Bilstein Shocks – Fastline Performance; ISC Racers Tape; Hall's Safety Equipment Corp.; King Brothers; Kirkey Racing Fabrication Inc.; Landrum Spring; McCool's Signs and Graphics; Motorsports World; Oyler Photos & More; Pietragallo Gordon Alfano Bosick & Raspanti, LLP; Preist Enterprises, Inc.; Pro Shocks; R2C Performance Products; RaceQuip; Ray's Racing Collectibles; Rock Concrete; Rod End Supply; Slippery Rock Sportswear; T & D Machine; Ultra-Shield Race Products; Valken Wheels; Winters Performance Products Inc.; and Wrisco Industries Inc. Watch for further additions to the list of 2011 sponsors.

Now entering its fourteenth year of success, The Modified Tour, Inc. racing series is a non-profit organization established to give the V-8 Modifieds in the Western Pennsylvania area the opportunity to compete for higher purses and for a seasonal point fund. It expands the profile for this exciting brand of motorsports throughout the the tri-state area.

 

Here are the official results from the features that were run at Mountain Speedway on Saturday, June 25.

Sport Modified (40-laps) 1. David Schneider 2. Mike Skarbowski 3. Dave Brigati 4. Nick Pecko 5. Todd Geist 6. Barry Callavini 7. Pat Verwys 8. Paul Frantz 9. Jim Bojonny 10. Dan Speeney 11. Geary Rinehimer 12. Mike Kline 13. Dean Ficarro 14. Todd Baer 15. Chip Wanamaker DNS: Shawn Speeney



Late Model (30-laps) 1. Craig Lutz 2. Kyle Harvell 3. Brian Sones 4. Rick Smith 5. Francis Gross III 6. Jennifer Kutz 7. Paul Monkoski 8. Adam Cox 9. Mike Sweeney DNS: Jerry Tunney



Factory Stock (20-laps) 1. Chris Parry 2. Matt Schlenker 3. Jeff Searfoss 4. Keith Frankenfield 5. Paul Morgan Sr 6. Brandon Oltra 7. Joe Barbush 8. Kermit Jacoby 9. Richard Paciotti 10. Eric Boyer 11. Dean Kline
 

June 24, 2011

BILLY GROTON WINS SUPER ET FRIDAY AT U.S. 13



By Charlie Brown, Delmar, DE (6/24/11) – Second generation driver, Billy Groton of Seaford, Del. drove his ’67 Pontiac to his first win of the season in the Super Pro final, Friday night at the U.S. 13 Dragway. Eddie Baker of Salisbury, Md. posted his third win of the year in Pro and Sherell Blake of Delmar, Md. rode to the win in Pro Bike. Other winners on the night included: Joshua Broad of Parsonsburg, Md. in BikeTrophy; Henry Osowiecki of Salisbury in Street; Bradley Kenton of Severn, Md. in Jr. Dragster 1 and Katelyn Muir of Delmar, Md. in Jr. Dragster 2.

Billy Groton faced Brooks Moore of Bishopville, Md. in his ’66 Chevy II in the Super Pro final. Groton had the better reaction with a .014 and took the double break out win with an 11.797/111.59 on an 11.80 dial. Moore had a 10.574/126.15 on a 10.59 dial. Semi-finalists were Doug Sylvester of Laurel, Del who lost to Moore and Keith Wildonger of Seaford who lost to Groton.

In the Pro final it was Eddie Baker in his ’82 Malibu up against David Hornsby of Delmar in his ’70 Nova SS. Baker had the better start with a .015 light and took the win with a 10.888/111.30 on a 10.85 dial. Hornsby had a 10.409/127.33 on a 10.34 dial. Semi-finalists were Roman Skarbek of Salisbury who lost to Hornsby and Tim Foskey, Jr. of Rhodesdale, Md. who lost to Baker.

Sherell Blake rode up against D.J. Lockwood of Berlin, Md. in the Pro Bike final. Lockwood had a -.008 red light foul and Blake made a full pass at 9.136/149.90 for the win. Semi-finalist was Anthony Buckson of Smyrna, Del. who lost to Blake while Lockwood had a bye in the semi-final round.

Henry Osowiecki drove his Chevy S-10 to the Street win over Chuck Wayne of Millsboro, Del. Wayne had a red light foul and Osowiecki ran a 12.396/107.95 on a 12.40 dial for the win. Joshua Broad had the better reaction and rode to the win in Bike Trophy over Dave Truitt of Bridgeville. Broad ran a 13.198/102.92 on a 12.56 dial while Truitt had a 15.463/84.31 on a 14.50 dial.

Bradley Keyton was paired against Tyler Powell of Delmar, Md. in the Jr. Dragster 1 final. Keyton posted his first win in the double break out final with an 8.987/71.24 on an 8.99 dial. Powell had a 9.914/72.27 on an 8.93. In Jr. Dragster 2 it was an all-female final with Kately Muir going up against Shelby Bireley of Salisbury. Bireley had a red light foul with a -.023 and Muir took the win with a 7.923/82.78 on a 7.90 dial.

This Friday night the Bad 8 Open Wheel and Full Body drivers return along with the Summit Racing Point Series divisions and Bike Trophy. Gates open at 3:30 p.m. with qualifying at 4:30 and eliminations at approximately 8:30 p.m.

 

June 26, 2011

Conley Clinches K-C Late Models
Pinkerton Picks-up Modified Win/Adams Absolute in Reno Hobby Stockers

CHILLICOTHE, OHIO-A large crowd, sparked predominantly by "Carload Night" saw Late Model Hall of Famer and defending track champion Delmas Conley, Wheelersburg, Ohio school the youngsters by picking up his fourth K-C Raceway win of the year in the AMRA Late Models at Jeff and Vicki Schrader's K-C Raceway Saturday night. Dave "Fireball" Pinkerton, Chillicothe, claimed the AMRA Modified main over a fine crop of cars and the "Dominator" Jamey Adams captured an exciting Dan Reno Hobby Stock main.
In a thrilling Hobby Stock main event, two former champions, Tommy Mossbarger and Bruce Gray, Jr. paced the field to starter Daryl Owen's green flag. Mossbarger controlled the first three laps with Gray in tow, but quickly a storming Brandon Thompson took over second from Gray and began to work on Mossbarger.
On lap five Thompson, a two-time winner last season, stoked the coals to take the lead for the next seven circuits. By this time, one could have thrown a blanket over the top six cars. Thompson was on the point with Mossbarger, Gray, Adams, Brandon Mather and Jim Hildebrand all well within his clutches.
On the tenth circuit Adams took over second and began to run down Thompson. Adams rifled by Thompson on the high side, then a Thompson slide job retook the lead only to have Adams again charge to the front. At the start of lap 13 Thompson again took the lead, but a spin reverted back to lap twelve, placing Adams back on top.
Numerous adjectives, all of a positive nature, could describe Adams. But most of all 'winner' is the most revealing. Adams held off Thompson on a trio of restarts and raced to what was reported as his seventh straight win of the year. Prior to the races, the track announced that a Bounty was on Adams in the amount of $42, his car number for each week he wins. Whoever can beat Adams will collect the bounty now set at $84 (42 +42) next weekend.
Thompson and Mossbarger continued great seasons with top three finishes. Mike Brust finished strong with a top five, while Mather continued another strong evening ahead of two K-C chargers Jack Martin and Butch Eblin. Keith Dubois and Jim Hildebrand recovered from an early race collision with blasts of the tail and into the top ten. Mather was the hard charger in a 13th to 5th place run.
Behind Adams in the top ten were Thompson, Mossbarger, Brust, Mather, Martin, Butch Eblin, Dubois, Patrick Park, and Jim Hildebrand.
Mike Wilson, Circleville, Ohio started the night with quick time and led nearly all of his heat race, only to have racing legend Delmas Conley pull off the late race win. It was déjà-vu for Wilson in the feature. Wilson looked to be on a rail for the first 16 laps and was well out in front of the field. Wilson's lead was eclipsed on lap 12 as a caution waved, but the Circleville flyer jammed her into high gear for a great restart. Shannon Roese rode in the wake much of the time from his outside pole start, but Chad Smith and Conley picked off the most recent hard-charger Roese for second and third. Smith began reeling in Wilson, gaining turf each and every lap with Conley on his rear quarters.
Racin' Jason Perry, Kevin Wagner, and early contenders Russ Frohnapfel and Dean Boyd dueled for position in the lead pack, and Tony Roush made some headway after losing a driver shaft in his heat. Both Frohnapfel and Roush later were sidelined, ending potentially good runs.
As Smith fought to catch Wilson, Conley tried all his expertise to get by Smith. Smith closed the door on Conley as Conley dove low, and hard-on-the-binders as the two cars touched. Smith was whistled for the no-stop infraction and went to the tail, where he began a kamikaze blitz back to the front.
Conley gunned down Wilson on the 16th marker and never looked back as the tires on the Conley Trucking Rocket appeared to kick in. Many fans were on their feet cheering for a Chad Smith comeback, but time ran out on the gas-man's run. Meanwhile, Kevin Wagner, always a good runner at K-C, got faster as the race went along. The driver of the #33 finished a healthy third, while Smith won a last lap battle with Racin' Jason Perry for fourth.
Pete Brunton, who suffered mechanical woes early this season, shook the bad-luck tag to finish 6th and earn hard-charger honors after starting 14th. Randy Wynett and two welcome guests Nick Latham and Carl Dillow battled hard into the top ten along with Tommy Bigham.
At the finish it was Conley, Wilson, Wagner, Smith, Perry, Brunton, Wynett, Latham, Dillow, and Tommy Bigham.
The drama-filled AMRA Modified main was a nail-biter as well. Nearly every fan in attendance stayed until the final checkered flag, captured for the third time this year by Dave "Fireball" Pinkerton. Heat winners Jeremy Rayburn and Pinkerton paced the field to the initial start. Rayburn was set back a row for a jumping violation, sparking a charge that kept everyone on edge later in the race.
Bob Crace, Jr. and Pinkerton set the pace for the second start with the latter taking the lead and never looking back. But it wasn't easy. Crace challenged early, then diced it up with Jeremy Berwanger and Rayburn a close fourth. An unidentified spinning car, collected several other contenders between turns three and four. Casualties of the pile-up were defending champion Brian Whiteman and former champ Bud Frazier. Top runners Jeremy Berwanger, Kevin Delany, T.J. Harper, and Steven Duty also got caught up in the melee.
With Berwanger out, Crace, Jr. was again poised for a run in second with Rayburn nestled closely behind. Mark Kaetzel, Lonnie Kidd, and Mark Bailey were consistent all evening. Pinkerton built up a lead in lapped traffic, as Rayburn dove by Crace for second. As the laps ticked away, Rayburn consumed Pinkerton's huge lead and poised himself for a chance at the win.
Rayburn reeled in Pinkerton and was within two car lengths with three laps to go, then narrowed the gap even further.
A last lap caution set up a green-checkered finish just as Rayburn was ready to make his move. On the restart Crace--in third-- tangled with a lapped car and spiraled over the turn two embankment just as Rayburn set up Pinkerton for a possible challenge.
Rayburn's car expired before the next restart leaving Mark Kaetzel as the most likely contender to unseat Pinkerton. The drama never unfolded as the #8 Horizon/McDonald's car headed to victory lane. C.J. Ferguson, Brian Moore, Bill Thorla, Bob Hurst, Jr., and Patrick Hayes all endured with good runs into the top ten. Ferguson challenged Bailey for another rung up the ladder, but Lonnie Kidd--the race hard-charger sacked both for third in a 14th to 3rd run.
Rounding out the top ten were Pinkerton, Kaetzel, Kidd, Bailey, Ferguson, Moore, Thorla, Hurst, Jr., Hayes, and Rayburn.
K-C will not run next Saturday, but will host a Special Friday Night Spectacular dubbed "The Night the Stars Come Out". The feature event hosts both the O'Reilly All-Star Circuit of Champions Outlaw Sprint cars and powerful Late Models. Due to the Lucas Oil event being cancelled at another track, several Late Model stars from the series have indicated they will attend the K-C event along with a host of other big name drivers in both divisions. Hobby Stocks will be the support division.
Tuesday, July 5th K-C will host an open practice session from 6-10 p.m. General Admission is free to the public with a $25 per car fee for insurance. Concessions and fuel will be available. All classes are invited and several big-name drivers have indicated they will be in attendance to test for the DTWC. The 360 NRA Invaders Sprints come to K-C July 9th and the Boss Non-winged Sprints and Late Models highlight the July 16 racing card. For more information, please visit www.kc-raceway.com or call 740-663-4141. K-C Raceway is located south of Chillicothe on Blain Highway off SR 23 at Alma.

The summary: K-C Raceway June 25, 2011

AMRA Late Models (19)
Fast Time: Mike Wilson 13:940
Heat One: Delmas Conley, Mike Wilson, Russ Frohnapfel, Jason Perry, Richie Edwards, Carl Dillow, Nick Latham, Kenny Spencer, Dylan Huron, Rick Shannon
Heat Two: Chad Smith, Kevin Wagner, Shannon Roese, Dean Boyd, Randy Wynett, Tommy Bigham, Pete Brunton, Tony Roush, Layne (DNS)
Feature: Delmas Conley, Mike Wilson, Kevin Wagner, Chad Smith, Jason Perry, Pete Brunton, Randy Wynett, Nick Latham, Carl Dillow, Tommy Bigham, Rick Shannon, Shannon Roese, Dead Boyd, Richie Edwards, Kenny Spencer, Russ Frohnapfel, Tony Roush, Dylan Huron (DNS), Kevin Layne (DNS)

MALTA AMRA MODIFIEDS (25)
Advanced Services Modifieds
Heat One: Jeremy Rayburn, Jeremy Berwanger, T.J. Harper, C.J. Ferguson, Kevin Delany, Bill Thorla, Brad Butler, Rob Stambaugh, Tim Rayburn (DNS)
Heat Two: David Pinkerton, Mark Kaetzel, Bud Frazier, Jamie Lawson, Lonnie Kidd, Brian Moore, Kyle Payne, Greg Oliver
Heat Three: Bob Crace, Jr., Mark Bailey, Steven Duty, Brian Whiteman, Bob Hurst, Jr., Patrick Hayes, Jimmy Lennex, Mike Long
Feature: David Pinkerton, Mark Kaetzel, Lonnie Kidd, Mark Bailey, C.J. Ferguson, Brian Moore, Bill Thorla, Bob Hurst, Jr., Patrick Hayes, Jeremy Rayburn, Bob Crace, Jr., Adam Lawson, Brad Butler, Jeremy Berwanger, Kevin Delany, T.J. Harper, Steven Duty, Bud Frazier, Brian Whiteman, Greg Oliver, Tim Rayburn (DNS)

Dan Reno Hobby Stocks (16)
Fast Time: Jamey Adams 16.793
Heat One: Brandon Thompson, Jamey Adams, Bruce Gray, Jr., Tim Cutler, Tracey Ross, Richard Trego, Brandon Mather, Patrick Parks
Heat Two: Jim Hildebrand, Tommy Mossbarger, Mike Brust, Keith Dubois, Jack Martin, Butch Eblin, Gary Park (DNS), Keith Baxter (DNS)
Feature: Jamey Adams, Brandon Thompson, Tommy Mossbarger, Mike Brust, Brandon Mather, Jack Martin, Butch Eblin, Keith Dubois, Patrick Park, Jim Hildebrand, Richard Trego, Bruce Gray, Jr., Gary Park, Tim Cutler, Tracey Ross, Keith Baxter (DNS)

Updated Points
Late Models Points
Delmas Conley 200
Mike Wilson 175
Mark Frazier 152
Rod Conley 144
Shannon Roese 135
Tony Roush 130
Duane Chamberlain 130
Billy Gullion 125
Jason Montgomery 122
Dean Boyd 119
Kenny Spencer 112
Paul Davis 105
RJ Conley 104
Russ Frohnapfel 101
Dylan Huron 95
Ken Howell 85
Brian Eaton 82
Randy Wynett 77
Chad Smith 75
Richie Edwards 65



Malta AMRA/Advanced Services Modifieds Points

AMRA Advanced Services Modified Points

Dave Pinkerton 292
Jeremy Rayburn 258
Brian Whiteman 249
Bob Crace, Jr. 245
Jeremy Berwanger 233
Mark Bailey 225
Kevin Delaney 189
Tim Rayburn 170
Bud Frazier 152
John Arthurs 133
Brian Moore 132
Lonnie Kidd 128
Kyle Payne 127
Phillip Bapst 126
Jimmy Lennex 117
Luke Jordan 109
Sean Settles 108
Kenny Johnson 106
Donnie Stewart 106
Bob Hurst, Jr. 99


Hobby Stock Points
Jamey Adams 383
Bruce Gray, Jr. 343
Tommy Mossbarger 310
Tim Cutler 285
Brandon Thompson 279
Jim Hildebrand 253
Brandon Mather 246
Mike Brust 239
Butch Eblin 220
Richard Trego 187
Keith Dubois 172
Jeff Sheets 168
Roger Mossbarger 156
Jack Martin 150
Phil Rice 146
Tracey Ross 115
Travis Pertuset 102
Gary Park 84
Jeremy Bretz 79
Steve Karr 76
 

For immediate release…thank you
Mountain Speedway media contact:
Gene Ostrowski gjtost@verizon.net  (570) 231-1272
Promoter: Joe Callavini (570) 788-7544



Upcoming events:

Saturday, July 2- SUMMER RACEFEST for Modifieds, Street Stocks and FWDs (30-Laps, Double Points)
Saturday, July 9 - SUMMER RACEFEST for Sport Modifieds, Late Models (50-Laps, Double Points) and Factory Stocks



Endurance Leads David Schneider to First Career Mountain Victory


By: Gene Ostrowski

June 18, 2011



St. Johns, PA- It would be an understatement to say that the Sport Modified feature Saturday night at Mountain Speedway was interesting. In fact, the race itself became a battle of the fittest, and when it was all said and done, while piloting a Sport Modified that is usually driven by his brother William, David Schneider of Northport, NY brought home his first career win in the division. After coming away with his first Late Model victory two weeks earlier, Craig Lutz of Miller Place, NY scored his second straight verdict in the division and Chris Parry of Lehighton notched his first Factory Stock victory at the speedway.

Dean Ficarro led the Sport Modified field to the drop of the green flag in the 40-lap main before things heated up in a hurry. While fighting a loose condition, Ficarro got out of shape in turn two, which opened the door for several drivers to take the lead. Chip Wanamaker saw an opening, as did Todd Baer. The pair split Ficarro and when he finally spun out on the backstretch it collected not only the two drivers making a bid for the lead, but also Jim Bojohnny and Nick Pecko.

The red flag was thrown for the incident after both Wanamaker and Baer sustained heavy damage. It took a little time for Baer to climb from his car and aside from being shaken up and limping, he didn’t appear to be seriously injured.

Green flag racing resumed with Barry Callavini on the point over Paul Frantz, David Schneider, Dan Speeney and Mike Skarbowski. However, several cautions in the early going slowed the racing action, with the fifth one coming out for a Mike Kline spin on lap four.

Two laps following the restart, Schneider made a quick move on Callavini and grabbed the race lead. Schneider maintained the lead over Callavini with a third of the race complete and Frantz, Todd Geist and Dave Brigati were in tow.

A lap 15 tangle occurred when Callavini tried to get underneath Schneider for the lead in turn one. Several drivers behind the two were forced to check up, which caused Frantz and Pecko to collect near turn one.

Green flag racing resumed and Schneider had a mirror full of Brigati, who via helicopter, made an attempt to pull double duty between both Mountain Speedway and Riverhead Raceway on Long Island on the same day.

Brigati faded over the closing laps, which allowed eighth place starter Skarbowski to overtake him for second on lap 24. Despite efforts by Skarbowski to make the pass for the lead, Schneider held on to take not only his first career Sport Modified victory in his first start of the season, as he did it in style while driving his brother’s car. William Schneider, who usually pilots the ride, was away at a football camp.

Skarbowski ended up with a second place effort, followed by Brigati, Pecko and Geist.

Heat race victories went to Dave Brigati and Chip Wanamaker.

Rick Smith led the Late Model field to the drop of the green flag in the 30-lap main and continued out front over Francis Gross III, Craig Lutz, Paul Monkoski and Kyle Harvell with one lap in the books.

Lutz got by Gross for the second spot and then Harvell followed to take third before the yellow flag flew when the engine on Mike Sweeney’s car expired on the front stretch.

Lutz powered by Smith and into the lead on the lap four restart and then Harvell overtook Smith for the runner up spot on the following circuit. Meanwhile, in his first career Late Model start, Brian Sones wheeled his way into the top five. With 10 laps complete Lutz led over Harvell, Smith, Sones and Gross.

With Lutz and Harvell still out front, Sones worked on Smith for third. He grabbed the spot on lap 13 and tried to chase down the leaders.

Despite several attempts by Harvell to make the race winning pass stick, Lutz drove away to take the checkered flag for back-to-back victories over Harvell, Sones, Smith and Gross.

Heat race wins went to Craig Lutz and Kyle Harvell.

After starting on the pole position, Keith Frankenfield lost the lead to Chris Parry before a lap was complete in the 20-lap Factory Stock feature. Frankenfield maintained the second spot, followed by Jeff Searfoss, Brandon Oltra and Joey Barbush.

Matt Schlenker cracked the top five and then overtook Searfoss for third on lap two. He then tried to reel in Frankenfield. Meanwhile, Parry began to open up a sizable gap over the rest of the field.

With Parry still in his own zip code, Schlenker overtook Frankenfield for second on lap 10. Searfoss had moved back to third shortly after, followed by Frankenfield and Oltra.

With no yellow flags throughout the event, Parry drove to his first Factory Stock victory at the speedway over Schlenker, Searfoss and Frankenfield. In his first start of the season, Paul Morgan, Sr. finished in the fifth spot.

Heat race victories went to Chris parry and Matt Schlenker.

Late Model driver Jennifer Kutz brought out Girl Scout Troop #833 to witness the action at the speedway for the first Autograph & Camera Night of the season. The girls seemed to enjoy the sights and sounds of auto racing, as they recently spent time at Jennifer’s garage while working on the racecar to earn their Car Care Badge.

It was the last event of the season for the Pit Stewart, Mike Odwazny. Odwazny first competed at the speedway in 2000, where he won the first annual Factory Stock “King of the Mountain”. During his tenure as a driver at the track, Odwazny scored six Factory Stock and two Street Stock victories before performing his week-to-week duties at the track, which began during the 2006 season. Odwazny is destined to do a great job at Bronson Speedway in Florida.

Mountain Speedway is just minutes from Hazleton, Pa, located on St. John’s Road, between Routes 93 and 309. Grandstand admission for all regular events is just $10 for ages 11 and older. Children 10 years of age and younger are admitted for free.

Please like Mountain Speedway on Facebook or visit www.mountainspeedway.com  for the entire 2011 schedule, point standings and up to date news and information.
 

June 25,2011

Skyline Speedway Results FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
By Scott Wolfe

STEWART, OHIO-AMRA RWT Champion Matt Holcomb was good, he was lucky, and he ultimately made a clean sweep of the third annual Greg Schilling Memorial before a packed house at Billy Jarrell's Skyline Speedway Friday night. Evans, WV driver Chris Garnes won his third straight AMRA Late Model main. After suffering a bad flip last weekend, Chillicothe's Josh Davis stoked the coals to the 22D for his first Ohio Valley Sprint Car Association win of the season, and Tracy Fritter claimed the Modified Lites main event. Overall, 118 cars graced the pit area with 51 of the best open wheel modifieds in the Midwest hoping to stake claim at one of the division's biggest paydays.

Holcomb was somewhat of a magician, pulling the old hat trick to cap off the win. Holcomb set C&S Racing fast time, claimed the Wetzel's/B&J Welding Dash, then came home with the $1,699 Schilling Memorial win. Holcomb was fast out of the gate with a sizzling 15:63 time trial, then flexed some muscle with a dicing dash win over Aukland.

The performance on the track was just as exciting as the off-the-track drama in the running of the third annual Greg Schilling Memorial. For 25-laps Matt Holcomb, the defending AMRA (American Motor Racing Association) Road Warrior Champion, led the race only to have Late Model Hall of Famer Aukland get by in lapped traffic.

"I thought that was the race," said Holcomb. "I couldn't hit my spots because of the lapped cars and Rick could see what I couldn't, and took advantage of it."

For the racing fan, Friday's special was a Broadway hit. Holcomb got the early lead out of the gate, but Aukland was within inches every stretch of the first 25 markers. Aukland occasionally tried the high side, then moved down low and began to politely nudge under the leader Holcomb. Finally, lapped cars came into play. The first few Holcomb quickly disposed of, but as he progressed up the ladder, a competitive traffic jam emerged, making it rough for the youngster.

Holcomb got trapped behind a backmarker and Aukland took to the highside. The veteran Aukland led the 26th circuit and appeared to be on his way to victory lane, taking the checkered flag first. Aukland made a bonsai move that kept two cars between him and Holcomb at the finish. However, an after-race inspection found the use of an unapproved part on the 2a of Aukland and resulted in disqualification. The result was that heartbreak turned to celebration for Holcomb.

Said Holcomb in victory lane, "I thought the difference in this one was going to be the lapped traffic, and it wasn't to my advantage. But I guess patience paid off. To lose this one after leading was a downer, but to end up with the win is great. Hoosier Tires on this Coyote Chassis and a week's worth of work from Jordan Riggs certainly made the difference. Jordan made this car go the way it did tonight. It's great to win this for the Schilling family."

Closing in on the leaders late in the race was a blitzing Kevin Morehouse with Jeremy Berwanger in tow. Andy Bond and northern KY invader Dave McWilliams hammered it hard for the duration of the race, while Chris Stotts moved from 14th to 7th, falling just short of Hard Charger honors. Roy Roush claimed the hard-charger award with an 18th to tenth place run.
Rounding out the top ten were Matt Holcomb, Kevin Morehouse, Jeremy Berwanger, Andy Bond, David McWilliams, Todd Robinson, Chris Stotts, Robbie Evans, Bart Hartman, and Roy Roush.

Said second place Kevin Morehouse, "The difference between a strong second and winning was that I needed a caution. The tires kicked in about halfway, but Rick and Matt had built up a good lead. I was hoping for a caution, but second is good with this group of racers."

"I was just happy to make the race," smiled former AMRA champ Jeremy Berwanger who brought home third. "Racing with this group is an honor, and it was very special to bring home third tonight. The car was great."

The nearly caution-free Late Model main saw Chris Garnes lead flag to flag in another check-out run. Garnes' Swartz Extreme blasted the field with another hard-charging effort. Most of the race saw second place Ralph Withem give chase to Garnes with a strong run early. Withem then had to defend second against K-C Burdette in a race-long battle. After Withem shed Burdette he found himself wheel-to-wheel with Tyler Carpenter. Ultimately Withem held on for runner-up, halting fast timer Carpenter's charge to the front. Rounding out the top ten were Ralph Withem, Tyler Carpenter, Larry Bond, K-C Burdette, Dan Morrison, Jeff Burdette, Andy Bond, Rick Williams, Freddie Carpenter, and Colten Burdette. Rick Williams was the hard-charger in a 16th to 8th place run.

In the 410 OVSCA Sprint Car main, Fast-timer Josh Davis blasted into the initial lead with Andre Layfield, subbing for Jimmy Stinson, in the Billy Jarrell #22. On lap 9 Layfield put on a slide job and made it stick, then a lap and a half later Davis moved down into the rubber and blasted by Layfield.
"Andre showed me where the fast line was. After last week's flip, my back and tail bone were sore and I could hardly hold myself up in the seat, but with a win insight you find a way to make it work," said Davis.

After Layfield shuffled back to second Jimmy Nier and Wayne McPeek waltzed past, then Aaron Higgins followed in tow. Five cars were within six car lengths of the lead in an anything-goes outcome. Higgins bagged McPeek, the West Virginia Warrior, and then Higgins challenged for the lead. With four laps to go Nier collected a lapped car and suffered a flat.
Higgins tried Davis several times, then Layfield came back to life in a last ditch effort to shoot for the lead. When all was said and done Davis held on for the win. "We took the car to Tony Beaber's Monday to get the frame straight. Heck I don't think it ever went this good. He got it right on. This week was an outhouse to the penthouse week and we sure needed it."
Rounding out the top ten were Josh Davis, Aaron Higgins, Andre Layfield, Wayne McPeek, Brian Benson, Dave Dickson, Kory Crabtree, Chris Myers, Beau Stewart, and Greg Mitchell. Kory Crabtree, who flipped in his heat, got his thoughts and his mount back in order for hard-charger honors, zooming from 15th to 7th.
In the Modified Lites, one of the best in the divisions, Tracey Fritter brought home the win over Cody Bova, and Tyler Riggs. In the Mike's Auto Body Mini-Wedges Cole Mayle went 4-for-4 over Jason Gillian, Coleman Evans, Martin Gibson, Jr., Tyler Evans, Hunter Teters, Coleton Perine, Hunter Newlon, Tanner Hendrix, and Skyler Zimmerman.
Next week is the first leg of the OVSCA 410 Sprint car Speed Weekend featuring the outlaw 410 sprint cars July 1 at Skyline, July 2 at Ohio Valley (Lubeck, WV) and I-77 Raceway Park on Sunday, July 3. Regular classes will also join the sprint car show. Tickets are on sale now! Three Day passes, good for all three days can be purchased at the bargain price of just $30.
Also, July 1st is the 4th week of the Skyline/I-77 6-pack Late Model Special. For further information please contact
<< www.skylinespeedway.net  >> or call 304-539-4410 or the track phone at 740-662-4111.

The summary: June 24, 2011

OVSCA 410 Sprint Cars (16)
Fast Time: Josh Davis 13.69
Heat One: Josh Davis, Jimmy Nier, Aaron Higgins, Brian Benson, Wes McGlumphy, Chris Myers, Beau Stewart, Kory Crabtree
Heat Two: Andre Layfield, Dave Dickson, Wayne McPeek, Eric Martin, Greg Mitchell, Benny Hickel, Jamie Myers, Jesse McCreary
Feature: Josh Davis, Aaron Higgins, Andre Layfield, Wayne McPeek, Brian Benson, Dave Dickson, Kory Crabtree, Chris Myers, Beau Stewart, Greg Mitchell, Eric Martin, Jesse McCreary, Jamie Myers, Wes McGlumphy, jimmy Nier, Benny Hickel

AMRA Late Models (24)
Fast Time: Tyler Carpenter 15.08
Heat One: Chris Garnes, Larry Bond, Tyler Carpenter, Justin Powell, George Klintworth, Kurt Isner, Brandon Patton, Ronnie Mayle
Heat Two: Andy Bond, Jeff Burdette, Dan Morrison, Freddie Carpenter, Kevin Layne, Rick Williams, James watson, Terry Styers
Heat Three: Ralph Withem, KC Burdette, Tony Roush, Colten Burdette, Bub Crum, Nelson Freshour, Jeremy Misel, Ed Shuman
B-Main: Rick Williams, Nelson Freshour, Kurt Isner, James Watson, Ronnie Mayle, Jeremy Misel, Ed Shuman, Terry Styers, Brandon Patton
Feature: Chris Garnes, Ralph Withem, Tyler Carpenter, Larry Bond, KC Burdette, Dan Morrison, Jeff Burdette, Andy Bond, Rick Williams, Freddie Carpenter, Colten Burdette, Bub Crum, Kurt Isner, Tony Roush, Kevin Layne, Nelson Freshour, George Klintworth, Justin Powell

Greg Schilling Memorial
MALTA AMRA MODIFIEDS (51)
C&S Racing Photo Fast Time: Matt Holcomb 15.63
Billy Jarrell/Wetzel's Collectibles Dash: Matt Holcomb, Rick Aukland, David McWilliams, Kevin Moorehouse
Heat One: Rick Aukland, Rick Venham, Jr., John Burdette, Dusty Boley, Vince Conrad, Mark Dickson, Dave Pinkerton, Tanner Wilson, Russell Erwin, Tanner Rumburg, Kenny Johnson, Jason Brooks, Joe Cox
Heat Two: Matt Holcomb, Jeremy Berwanger, Jesse Hartman, Chris Stotts, Robert Garnes, Roy Roush, Nick Carr, Robin Ours, Doug Henry, Frankie Roush, Deana Groves, Travis Dickson, Jesse Wisecover
Heat Three: Kevin Morehouse, Andy Bond, Derrick Smith, Joe Hammon, Kenny Riddle, Jeremy Jarvis, Ron Pickens, Brandon Barnhartt, Kyle Bond, Shawn Donahue
Heat Four: David McWilliams, Todd Robinson, Robbie Evans, Bart Hartman, Bobby Kitchen, Darrin Roush, Brett Hamilton, Mark Luning, Toby Roush, Shane Roush, Jerrad Willis
B-Main One: Jeremy Jarvis, Dusty Boley, Vince Conrad, Joe Hammon, Kenny Riddle, Russell Erwin, Dave Pinkerton,, Kenny Johnson, Jason Brooks, Shawn Donahue, Tanner Rumburg, Joe Cox, Kyle Bond, Ron Pickens, Tanner Wilson, Brandon Barnhartt, Mark Dickson
B-Main Two: Chris Stotts, Bart Hartman, Roy Roush, Bobby Kitchen, Darrin Roush, Robert Garnes, Nick Carr, Brett Hamilton, Mark Luning, Doug Henry, Travis Dickson, Frankie Roush, Robin Ours, Shane Roush, Toby Roush, Deana Groves, Jesse Wisecover, Jerrad Willis
Feature: Matt Holcomb, Kevin Morehouse, Jeremy Berwanger, Andy Bond, David McWilliams, Todd Robinson, Chris Stotts, Robbie Evans, Bart Hartman, Roy Roush, Rick Venham, Jr., Mark Dickson, Jesse Hartman, John Burdette, Vince Conrad, Dusty Boley, Jeremy Jarvis, Derrick Smith, Rick Aukland (DQ)

Mod Lites (12)
Heat One: Mitch Herrick, Zack Watson, Bryan Justis, Troy Collins, Jacob Bova
Heat Two: Tracey Fritter, Cody Bova, Tyler Riggs, Brandon Huharty, David Elmore
Feature: Tracey Fritter, Cody Bova, Tyler Riggs

Mike's Auto Body Mini-Wedges (15)
Heat One: Coleton Perine, Tyler Evans, Hunter Teters, Skyler Zimmerman, Corey DeLancey, Matthew Gossett, Samantha Roush, Kasey Rankin
Heat Two: Cole Mayle, Jason Gillian, Martin Gibson, Jr., Tanner Hendrix, Coleman Evans, Hunter Newlon, Kendra Brumfield
Feature: Cole Mayle, Jason Gillian, Coleman Evans, Martin Gibson, Jr., Tyler Evans, Hunter Teters, Coleton Perine, Hunter Newlon, Tanner Hendrix, Skyler Zimmerman, Samantha Roush, Kasey Rankin, Kendra Brumfield, Corey Delancey, Matthew Gossett

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Ohio Valley Sprint Car Association Announces Big July 4 Weekend
Three Shows and Three Tracks
By Scott Wolfe

The Ohio Valley Sprint Car Association (OVSCA) in conjunction with Hoosier Tire will sponsor a huge 3-day weekend at three area Ohio Valley tracks July 1, 2, and 3. Skyline Speedway, Stewart, Ohio kicks off the three-day swing Friday, July 1st, then the series travels to Ohio Valley Speedway, Lubeck, WV, Saturday, July 2nd before culminating with the grand finale and fireworks display Sunday, July 3rd at I-77 Raceway Park in Fairplane, WV.

Each show will feature a typical OVSCA purse with possible incentives to be announced later. Competitors and fans should visit the OVSCA website <<< http://www.ovsprintcars.com/tour.php  >>> or call 304-542-8322 or 304-539-4410 for further information. Also details will be announced at each individual track website.

The kicker for the fans in what has been dubbed "a heck of a deal" is that a three-day General Admission pass will be sold for just $30. The pass will cover the entire weekend. If a fan attends all three events then the average price of admission is only $10 for each show. Individual ticket prices and pit passes may vary. General admission packages will go on sale at each speedway the next two weekends and can also be purchased up to and including the weekend opener at Skyline, July 1. Tickets can also be ordered at 304-539-4410 .

Besides the powerful 410 sprint cars, each individual track will run its regular series of classes including AMRA Late Models and Modifieds. Support divisions at each track will vary.
As the weekend approaches more information can be found at the various track Websites: Skyline <<< www.skylinespeedway.net >>> ;
Ohio Valley Speedway <<< http://www.ohiovalleyspeedway.com/  >>> ; or I-77 Raceway Park <<<< http://www.racei77.com/ >>>. 

 

June 25, 2011 For Immediate Release


UPCOMING EVENTS:

Wed, June 29 (7:30 p.m.) – 21st Annual Pennsylvania Sprint Car Speedweek plus EMMR (Eastern Museum of Motor Racing vintage racing exhibition)
Sat, July 2 (7:00 p.m.) – 46th Annual Johnny Roberts Memorial – 50-lap Late Model plus Late Model Sportsman, Pure Stocks & Fireworks. Rain Date - Sunday July 3rd
Sat, July 9 (6:30 p.m.) – 30th Annual Hub City Classic - AMA and Grand National Motorcycles



COVERT FIRST TSF REPEAT WINNER WITH NININGER MEMORIAL TRIUMPH


Hagerstown, Md. – Jason Covert became the first repeat winner at Hagerstown Speedway on Friday after posting the triumph of the 4th Annual Red Nininger Memorial, the third race of the Hagerstown/Winchester Shootout. Covert of York Haven, Pa. also became the first repeat winner in the Three State Flyers Dirt Late Model Series, having won Hagerstown’s Bonebrake Tribute a month ago. He increased his lead in the TSF "Nininger’s Tire and Auto Center Challenge in Memory of Red Nininger" over J. T. Spence who finished 2.06 seconds behind Covert.

Steve Lowery of Chambersburg, Pa. beat Eddie McClellan and Wayne Hawbaker to the finish in the Ernie D’s pure stocks by less than a length after a three wide exit from the fourth turn.

Alan Sagi occupied the pole after winning the eight lap dash with D. J. Myers alongside. Sagi, driving with a broken right wrist following an incident the previous week, pulled into the lead while third starting Covert quickly took control of the runner up position.

Sagi continued to hold a second plus advantage over Covert as fifth starting Spence passed Myers on the fourth lap and Jim Bernheisel repeatedly challenged Myers until the caution waved on lap 14 when Jamie Lathroum slowed.

Covert went to the outside on the restart as Sagi led the next lap, but in turn three, Covert made contact with Sagi’s right front as Sagi fought to gather it back in while Spence motored by into the runner up spot.

Covert sped away and was 2.75 seconds ahead and into rear traffic while Sagi was a near equal distance back in third. Covert continued through traffic until arriving at the checkered 2.06 seconds over with three lapped cars back to Sagi.

“I’ll just tell you, I wanted it more than those guys tonight,” Covert said. “Barry and the guys worked their guts out to get this car ready. At 9 last night, it didn’t have a body and no motor. All the credit goes to them.”

“Racing Alan is always a pleasure but I got to the outside of him and I needed to get in front of him to get the air off his nose. There was one lane below me but we did get together. It was definitely my fault but we do have roll cages, seat belts and helmets in these things. We’re not trying to crash, but are out there racing on the edge every night. A bad night here is better than a good day at work so I like being here. ”

Jeremy Miller passed Bernheisel for fourth on the final circuit. Kyle Lear, who came from 18th, received the Round Hill Hard Charger award after finishing sixth with Myers ending seventh. Bo Feathers was eighth with Marvin Winters and Nick Dickson completing the top ten.

Heat winners for the 42 entries were Covert, Myers, Spence and Sagi with Steve Axtell Jr. and Jerry Bard taking the two B mains and Sagi winning the dash. Glenn Nininger randomly pulled the number two from the hat and awarded Spence with an additional $100.

Wayne Hawbaker led the pure stocks over Frank Dibella while Kenny Dillon took over second. By the halfway mark, it was a four car battle as Eddie McClellan, Dillon and Lowery were mixing it up with Dillon leading two laps before Hawbaker retook the point. Lowery was challenging and led lap 13 while it still was anyone’s race. At the white flag, it was three wide with McClellan appearing to have the upper hand heading around the final turns but suddenly Lowery sped past him and Hawbaker to take the win in the final stretch. McClellan was alongside a half car length back with Hawbaker, Dillon and Drew Fitzsimmons next. Heat winners were Dillon and Hawbaker.

“The guys are really driving good…a lot of good close racing,” Lowery said. “We had a couple of lucky breaks especially on that last lap. I enjoy racing with these guys…they’re hard racers and we’re having fun.”

This Wednesday, June 29, the 410 sprints arrive south of the border for the 21st Annual Pennsylvania Sprint Car Speedweek plus the EMMR (Eastern Museum of Motor Racing vintage racing exhibition). Warm-ups begin at 7:30 p.m.

That program will be followed with the Independence Day weekend event next Saturday, the 46th Annual Johnny Roberts Memorial, a 50-lap Late Model feature event plus the Late Model Sportsman, Pure Stocks & Fireworks display. Warm-ups are at 7:00 p.m. Sunday July 3rd is a rain date.

The latest news, results, photos, schedule or rule changes can be on the speedway’s website: www.hagerstownspeedway.com.  Also check the website for any changes in weather conditions that may delay or cancel the program or contact the speedway office at 301-582-0640.


Hagerstown Speedway Results


Three State Flyer Late Models– 4th Annual Red Nininger Memorial - 35 laps, 42 entries, (Lap Leaders –Alan Sagi 1-15, Jason Covert 16-35 ): 1.Jason Covert, 2.J. T. Spence, 3.Alan Sagi, 4.Jeremy Miller, 5.Jim Bernheisel, 6.Kyle Lear (Round Hill Auto Service Hard Charger), 7.D. J. Myers, 8.Bo Feathers, 9.MarvinWinters, 10.Nick Dickson, 11.Gary Stuhler, 12.Duane Harbaugh, 13.Scott LeBarron, 14.Jack Pencil, 15.Jerry Bard, 16.Wes Bonebrake, 17.Denny Bonebrake, 18.C.S. Fitzgerald, 19.Pete Weaver, 20.Devin Friese, 21.Jamie Lathroum, 22.Dylan Yoder, 23.Steve Axtell Jr., 24.Brent Smith, DNQ – Frankie Plessinger, Jim Yoder, Keith Jackson, Tyler Hershey, Roy Deese Jr., Matt Murphy, Ronnie DeHaven Jr., Jason Miller, Tim Murphy, Trevor Feathers, Tim Wilson, Wayne Johnson, Waylon Wagner, Ashley Barrett, Mike Walls, Jonathan DeHaven, Bob Dunn, Mike Lupfer


Ernie D’s Pure Stocks, 15 laps, 17 entries (Lap Leaders – Wayne Hawbaker 1-8, 11-12, 14, Kenny Dillon 9-10, Steve Lowery, 13,15): 1.Steve Lowery (Turner Bowling Centers Hard Charger), 2.Eddie McClellan, 3.Wayne Hawbaker, 4.Kenny Dillon, 5.Drew Fitzsimmons, 6.Kevin Koontz, 7.Keith Koontz, 8.Billy Ecton Jr., 9.Dave Gross, 10.Mike Kratovil, 11.Kenny Day, 12.Frank Dibella, 13.Charlie Shearer, 14.Dave Stouffer Jr., 15.Tony Catlett, DNS – Charlie Pensinger, Bill Ecton Sr.



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June 24, 2011

 
ACCORD SPEEDWAY NEWS

Accord, NY - Accord Speedway Falls Again To The Whims Of Mother Nature
By: Steve Pados, Accord Speedway Media

The Accord Speedway had high hopes to get back on track on this evening, June 24th, but the forces of nature have proved to be an ongoing obstacle for the entire Northeast and speedway promoters Gary and Donna Palmer have reluctantly thrown in the sponge and have cancelled the racing activities scheduled for this evening. With two consecutive Fridays and one Wednesday program now falling to the forces of nature, the speedway will hope to dodge the crazy and unpredictable weather patterns of late and welcome in Independence Day with two shows this coming week as Midweek Madnesss swings back into action on Wednesday night, June 29th, with a multi-division entertaining show for the smaller divisions of racing.

July 1st will bring out the great "Wild Bill" as the extraordinary showman of illumination will join in with the Accord Speedway celebration of Independence Day for the eleventh consecutive year and will light up the Ulster County skies with another of his one of a kind fireworks extravaganzas. The fabulous light up the sky event will be co-sponsored by Cordova Plumbing and Heating and Barrett's Plumbing and Heating as the two major sponsors of the "Buckshot" Mike Barrett's race car join forces for the evening. The now famous Chicken BBQ and all of the fixin's will compliment the special evening at the speedway. Come out early and join in with the dynamite celebration of great food, great racing and the one and only "Wild Bill" and his special brand of fireworks. The Palmer Family has been in control of the Accord facility since late 2000 and the 2011 racing season marks the eleventh season of successful promotions since they took over the ownership of the speedway.

All feature events for the Modifieds will offer $2,000.00 to the winner. The Friday night racing will culminate with the running of the King of the Catskills weekend set for September 23rd and 24th. The yet to be determined format of the ROC Modified portion of the event will once again see $7,000.00 awaiting the winner of the WLR Construction sponsored feature event in the Lucas Oil Products winners circle. A series of qualifiers are in place in conjunction with other area speedways in an effort to have all of the speedways working together in a cohesive manner. The American Racer East Coast Modified Cup program is in place at Accord and will provide additional opportunities for the drivers and teams in 2011. The Accord Speedway management is very appreciative of all of the assistance they have received from track sponsors Lucas Oil Products, VP Fuels and American Racer, all divisions sponsors Rhinebeck Ford, Camper's Barn, DC Landscaping, Healey Brothers Group, Arkel Motors and Ruge's Part Centers as well as all of the many speedway billboard sponsors and the great fan base for their continuous support of the great racing found at the Accord Speedway.

Midweek Madness will get back on track on June 29th and will run until August 31st the speedway will once again have a diverse group of racing divisions entertaining the fans with the quick-hitting show. Quads, Go-Karts, three divisions of Slingshots, 270 winged Micros, 600 Micros, Legends, Bandoleros, 4-Cylinder Juniors and 4-Cylinder Seniors will all be going to war on the Accord high banks and the addition of all of the exciting new divisions will produce some excellent side by side racing on the ultra-wide channeled speedway. The very affordable admission fee of $5.00 is in place for the Wednesday night shows.

Friday night racing at Accord runs from April through September with six great divisions going to war on the Accord high banks. This week Codova Plumbing and Heating and Barrett's Plumbing and Heating will serve as the headline sponsor for the evening's event and will feature the five regular divisions at the speedway. For all special attractrions at the speedway an increase in admission prices will be in effect. Admission for the great racing action remains the same from a season ago as Adults (12+) will be $12.00; Children (11 and under) will be $3.00. The Family Value Pack that was met with much success last season is once again offered and is: 2 Adults, 2 Children, and $20.00 in food vouchers for $40.00, a savings of $10.00 to the consumer. Pit Gates open at the speedway at 4:30 and Spectator Gates open at 5. Hot laps kick off at 6:30 and the racing is slated to start at 7 PM.

For further updates and information regarding all of the news and additions to the Accord Speedway, log-on to their well documented website at: http://www.accordspeedway.com  or call the speedway hotline at: 845 626 3478. For video work or questions regarding the purchase of videos from the exciting on-track action at the Accord Speedway, contact Jason at: http://www.tristatestudios.com  For the purchase of action or victory lane track photos, contact Kevin at: http://kbsracingphotos.com 
At the Accord Speedway.........................................


A Trail Of Dirt Leads Right To Our Door

 

Contact: Kevin Kovac
World of Outlaws Late Model Series PR Director/DIRTcar Racing PR
kkovac@dirtcar.com  | 704-254-7929



DIRTcar Western Region Update: Big Doubleheader At Antioch On Saturday (June 25); Major DIRTcar Events In Oregon & New Mexico Over Independence Day Weekend




CONCORD, NC – June 24, 2011 -

HUGE NIGHT: The DIRTcar Western Region banner will fly high over Antioch (Calif.) Speedway this Saturday night (June 25).

Promoter John Soares’s three-eighths-mile oval located about an hour outside of San Francisco is set to present one of the biggest programs of DIRTcar’s 2011 season on the Pacific Coast – a doubleheader featuring a 30-lap DIRTcar Western All-Stars Late Model Series presented by VP Racing Fuels A-Main and a special DIRTcar West UMP Modified event. Both races boast first-place prizes of $2,000, with the Late Model event offering $400 to start and the UMP Modifieds $150 to take the green flag.

The DIRTcar twinbill, which shares the weekend with the annual NASCAR Sprint Cup Series stop at the nearby Infineon Raceway in Sears Point, will provide fans a chance to see the top-three drivers in the Western All-Stars Late Model standings pull double-duty. Points leader Bobby Hogge IV of Salinas, Calif., second-place Chris Shannon of Merced, Calif., and third-place Richard Papenhausen of Chico, Calif., plan to compete in both divisions in search of a lucrative $4,000 sweep.

Hogge, 34, has already won DIRTcar-sanctioned features in each class this season, capturing a Western All-Stars Late Model show on April 23 at Giant Chevrolet Kings Speedway in Hanford, Calif., and three DIRTcar West UMP Modified mains. He’ll bid for his first triumph of ’11 at Antioch, a track that has treated him well in the past. He successfully ran his UMP Modified there almost weekly in the late ‘90s and early 2000s and won Western All-Stars events at Antioch in 2008 and 2009.

The alltime winningest driver on the Western All-Stars circuit with 18 career wins, Hogge holds a slight 14-point edge (455-441) over Shannon in the tour’s points standings through three events. Papenhausen sits third behind the former Western All-Stars champions (Shannon in ’08, Hogge in ’09) with 425 points, followed by Clarke Guglielmoni (395) and Paul Guglielmoni (376), both of Vacaville, Calif.

Hogge also is in the thick of the DIRTcar UMP Northwestern States points races for both classes, sitting third in the Late Model standings and fourth in the Modified rankings. Each division’s States points battle – which for both encompasses all DIRTcar-sanctioned events in California, Oregon, Washington and Nevada – pays a $2,000 champion’s prize from a total points fund of $5,860 available to the top 15 finishers.

Shannon is currently second (Modifieds) and sixth (Late Models) in the DIRTcar UMP Northwestern States points standings, while Papenhausen ranks seventh in the Late Model and 23rd in the Modified standings. Shannon owns three Modified wins in 11 starts and Papenhausen owns one victory in four Modified starts.

Antioch DIRTcar West UMP Modified champion Troy Foulger, 20, of Martinez, Calif., leads the open-wheel division’s Northwestern States points standings. He’s still searching for his first win of 2011, but he has four runner-up finishes and hasn’t placed worse than eighth in 14 starts.

Saturday will mark the second Western All-Stars Late Model Series event of the season at Antioch. Jeff Decker of Morganhill, Calif., won the tour’s season opener there on April 16.

Antioch Speedway is located on the Contra Costa County Fairgrounds at 1201 W. 10th St. in Antioch, Calif. The track’s gates are scheduled to open at 5 p.m. and qualifying will begin at 6 p.m.

More information on Antioch Speedway can be obtained by logging on to www.antiochspeedway.com  or calling 925-779-9220.

STAY ANOTHER DAY: Antioch’s sister track, Merced (Calif.) Raceway, will also host a $2,000-to-win DIRTcar West UMP Modified feature on Sunday evening (June 26), providing open-wheel teams even more incentive to compete back-to-back nights. Race time is 5 p.m.

More information on Merced Raceway can be obtained by logging on to www.racemerced.com. 

COMING UP: The Independence Day weekend is shaping up as a big one for the DIRTcar Northwest I-5 Late Model Series, which will swing back into action after a one-year hiatus – and an early-season rainout – with three events at two tracks.

Willamette Speedway in Lebanon, Ore., kicks off the Northwest I-5 tour’s holiday extravaganza with a two-day show on Sat., July 2, and Sun., July 3. Full programs will be contested each evening.

The series will then head to Cottage Grove (Ore.) Speedway for a $2,000-to-win/$150-to-start special on Mon., July 4.

Oregon's Trevor Glaser and Rob Mayea currently hold the top two spots in the DIRTcar UMP Northwestern States Late Model points standings.

LAND OF ENCHANTMENT: Aztec (N.Mex.) Speedway will host its Independence Celebration Weekend on July 2-3 featuring a two-day DIRTcar Southwestern Regional Challenge event for the Championship Late Model Association DIRTcar Series and the New Mexico Late Models.

The Sat., July 2, event will pay $1,000 to win and $200 to start, while the grand finale on Sun., July 3, will offer a $2,500 top prize and $300 to start.

For more information on DIRTcar’s Western Region, contact Chris Morgan, Director of Western Operations for World Racing Group/DIRTcar, at 805-637-1426 or cmorgan@DIRTcar.com. 


Additional info on all of the series, sanctioning and member tracks of DIRTcar Racing is available at www.DIRTcar.com. 

DIRTcar UMP Northwestern States Points Standings (After Week 21 – races through June 19):


Late Models (Rank/Driver/Races/Points):


1. Trevor Glaser 6 374


2. Rob Mayea 3 218


3. Bobby Hogge IV 3 191


4. Mark Carrell 3 189


5. Tory Swaygim 3 178


6. Chris Shannon 3 174


7. Richard Papenhausen 3 172


8. Bud Walberg 4 152


9. Brian Cronk 3 145


10. Rick Wyatt 3 136


11. Clay Daly 2 135


12. Mike Miller 3 132


13. Anthony Rested 3 131


13. Clarke Gugliemoni 3 131


13. Blaine Taylor 3 131




UMP Modifieds (Rank/Driver/Races/Points):




1. Troy Foulger 14 832


2. Chris Shannon 11 645


3. Scott Busby 8 472


4. Bobby Hogge IV 8 471


5. Andrew Krumm 7 322


6. George Lefler Sr. 7 293


7. Chester Kniss 7 278


7. Mike Shepherd 5 278


9. Nick Decarlo 5 270


10. Sean Ogara 6 265


11. Randy McDaniel 5 263


12. Ryan Mcdaniel 4 248


13. Mike Salazar 6. 245


13. Norman Beck 6 245


15. Bob Williamson 5 239


 

 BRIDGEPORT SPEEDWAY NEWS
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POTENTIAL $6500 PAYDAY AS TWO BIG BLOCK MODIFIED FEATURES INCLUDING POSTPONED WINGATE MAIN EVENT HEADLINE THE JAM IN JERSEY SHOW AT
BRIDGEPORT SPEEDWAY

BRIDGEPORT, NJ (June 24, 2011) – After the feature events for the annual George Wingate Classic were rained out on June 16, a new show has been added to the 2011 Bridgeport Speedway schedule that is sure to delight many fans and drivers. On Tuesday, July 19, the $3000 to win George Wingate Classic Big Block Modified feature will be contested at the Jam in Jersey. Plus, another 25-lap Big Block Modified main event paying $2500 to win will take place following qualifying events. If a driver should win both Big Block Modified features, an extra bonus of $1000 will be paid out and would put a total of $6500 into the pocket of the double main event winner.

As an additional incentive to Big Block Modified drivers, the top four non-qualified finishers in the regular event will be added to the starting field for the Wingate Classic Big Block Modified feature. The lineup for the 25-lap Wingate Classic will see Matt Harrell and Larry Solomon pacing the twenty-six car field. Before the rain washed out the completion of the show, Craig Von Dohren, Duane Howard and Jimmy Horton were winners of the Big Block Modified heats. To be eligible for the $1000 bonus, Big Block Modified drivers simply need to contact the promotions department at mike@bpspeedway.com  or 302-875-4196 to pre-enter the race for free.

Also, a complete show for the Bridgeport Modifieds will be on the agenda. The victor of the 25-lap Bridgeport Modified feature event will take home $1,200 if the number of entries in the Bridgeport Modified class exceeds thirty. If the car count in the Bridgeport Modified class is thirty or under, the winner will receive $1,000. The $2500 to win Bridgeport Modified feature postponed on June 16 will be held on Thursday, August 18 as part of the mid-week special show to include the Super Late Models.

For this special event, any track stamped American Racer tires that conform to the current Bridgeport Speedway permitted compounds are eligible to be used. Unaltered GM 602 engines, 604 engines with a Bridgeport Speedway supplied restrictor plate and 347JR Ford motors with a Bridgeport Speedway supplied restrictor plate will be allowed to compete in the Bridgeport Modified race. A racer can compete in both divisions by registering a second car for $150. Additional rules for this race will be available at the track’s official website located at  www.bpspeedway.com.

On Tuesday, July 19, the gates to the pit area will swing open at 4:30 PM with the grandstand gates opening at 5:30 PM. Action on the big 5/8th mile dirt oval will begin at 7:30 PM. General admission tickets are $20 for adults. Kids 12 and under are admitted for free. Pit admission for this event will be $35. A rain date of Wednesday, July 20 has been scheduled for this race.

Bridgeport Speedway provides a safe and secure family atmosphere, free parking, giveaways and fan participation games. Billed ‘The Fastest Dirt Track in the East’, Bridgeport Speedway is a banked 5/8th mile dirt oval, featuring a dirt 1/4 mile oval embedded in the center, and is located in Southern New Jersey -- just minutes from Pennsylvania and Delaware at exit 14 off of I-295.

 

 

MotorRacingNetwork.com Weekend Preview A NASCAR road racing weekend is on tap with the Sprint Cup Series at Infineon Raceway and the Nationwide Series competing at Road America. Also the GRAND-AM Rolex Series, IZOD IndyCar Series, NHRA, ARCA, Formula One and the World of Outlaws are also on track. Full Story Driver Handicaps: Infineon To help you make your fantasy racing picks for the Toyota/Save Mart 350 at Infineon Raceway, Motor Racing Network brings you our weekly detailed look at some of the field for the 110-lap event. Full Story Ambrose Looks for Sonoma Redemption Marcos Ambrose hopes for a better ending on this year's trip to Infineon Raceway than last season's disappointing finish. Full Story Roush Rides Momentum to Road America The Roush Fenway Racing stable is looking to continue its recent Nationwide Series success with another good day in Saturday’s Bucyrus 200 presented by Menards at Road America. Full Story Infineon Weekend Schedule Infineon Loop Data eBook Infineon Driver Averages Special Weekend Ahead for Gordon Jeff Gordon hopes to cap off a busy few days in California with another victory at Infineon Raceway in Sunday’s Toyota/Save Mart 350. Full Story Evernham Fears Innovation Loss Ray Evernham isn’t sure that he likes where he fears the sport he has been involved with may be going. Full Story MRN Flashback: Allison's Sonoma Win Davey Allison captured his only road course win in the NASCAR Cup Series in a controversial finish in the 1991 Banquet Frozen Foods 300 at Sears Point International Raceway, which is now Infineon Raceway. Full Story More Headlines Five Teams Fighting for Third   Deja Vu for Pruett and Rojas   Anderson Eyes Norwalk Sweep   Carmichael Hits the Road   Lofton To Reunite With Sharp   JGR Teams Penalized   Power Rankings   Program Calendar   Track: Road America Date: 06/25/11 11:45 AM ET Booth Team: Eli Gold and Preston Root   Track: Road America Date: 06/25/11 5:15 PM ET Booth Team: Eli Gold and Dan Hubbard   Track: Daytona International Speedway Date: 07/01/11 7:15 PM ET Booth Team: Barney Hall and Joe Moore

Contact: Kevin Kovac
World of Outlaws Late Model Series PR Director
kkovac@dirtcar.com  | 704-254-7929



Richards Kicks Off Firecracker 100 Weekend At Lernerville Speedway With Opening-Night Victory For Second Straight Year



SARVER, PA – June 23, 2011 – Josh Richards began the fifth annual Firecracker 100 presented by GottaRace.com weekend at Lernerville Speedway exactly the same way he did a year ago – with a convincing victory in Thursday night’s first 30-lap World of Outlaws Late Model Series preliminary A-Main.

Back in his father Mark’s familiar Rocket Chassis house car No. 1 after scoring his first WoO LMS win of 2011 behind the wheel of the Ernie Davis-owned No. 25 on June 18 at Winchester (Va.) Speedway, the 23-year-old star from Shinnston, W.Va., passed Steve Shaver of Vienna, W.Va., for the lead on lap five and never looked back. He pocketed a $6,000 top prize and assured himself a pole starting spot in a heat race for Saturday night’s $30,000-to-win Firecracker 100.

“We’ve been real fast all year,” said Richards, who has three career WoO LMS triumphs at the four-tenths-mile Lernerville oval. “We finally had things go our way the last couple weeks and hopefully we can keep it up and win more races.

“It would mean more than anything to me to win (the Firecracker) on Saturday,” he added. “We finally got our first 100-lapper (win) last year (at New York’s Mohawk International Raceway), but we’ve never won a crown-jewel event – and I consider this a crown-jewel event. This track is way better than a lot of tracks we get to go to for big races. This is an awesome place.”

Richards, who won from the pole position starting spot for the second consecutive WoO LMS event, beat second-starter Rick Eckert of York, Pa., to the finish line by 0.723 of a second. It was Richards’s 30th career win on the WoO LMS since 2004 – more than any other driver on the tour over that span – and pulled him within eight points of Eckert in the battle for the series points lead through 12 A-Mains.

Shaver, who started third but surged into the lead on the race’s opening circuit, settled for a third-place finish in the K&L Rumley Rocket car. Scott Bloomquist of Mooresburg, Tenn., advanced from the seventh starting spot to place fourth in his self-built Team Zero machine, grabbing the position on a lap-26 restart from Jimmy Mars of Menomonie, Wis., who completed the top five in his MB Customs mount.

Richards actually got off to a slow start, slipping in turn two moments after the initial green flag and bumping together with Eckert on the backstretch as Shaver snatched the lead. But he quickly gathered himself and charged by Shaver with a powerful outside move off turn four heading to the line on lap five.

“I was a little bit harder on the right-front tire and I pushed across the track the first lap,” said Richards. “(Then) I went straight to the (outside) lip and tried to hammer on it. I got some momentum built up and I just slid by (Shaver).”

Richards made what was ultimately the race’s deciding move before Shaver could even realize what hit him.

“I talked to (Shaver) a minute ago and he said, ‘You must have mufflers on that car,’” Richards quipped during a post-race press conference.

“When I got the lead on the bottom that kind of screwed my whole plan up,” said the 46-year-old Shaver, who won the WoO LMS Commonwealth 100 on April 17 at Virginia Motor Speedway. “I thought, Well, I feel so good here, I’ll ride it out for a couple laps. Then all of a sudden I heard Josh ambush me on the outside there. He did a good job keeping it quiet until he was right up beside me.

“I’m not too sure we could’ve stayed up ahead of him anyway. My car started to fade there at the end.”

Eckert, 45, took up the chase of Richards after finally securing second place from Shaver on lap 22 but wasn’t able to offer a serious challenge. He was certainly satisfied with a $3,000 runner-up finish after surviving a hairy opening-lap racing incident with Richards that bent the steering on his brand-new Team Zero by Bloomquist car.

“Down the backstraightaway on the first lap Josh got loose off two and went down, and then Shaver got under him,” said Eckert. “I went to go around them both (on the outside), and then at the last minute Josh darted out there and we hit pretty hard. My steering wheel was like 45-degrees to the left after that, so it took me about 10 laps to figure out how to drive it like that.

“During that long green I actually got better and better, but I was a long way from passing (Richards). I dove at him hoping he’d make a mistake on exit, but I knew when the caution came out with four to go that he was really gonna have to make a mistake to lose.”

Brady Smith of Solon Springs, Wis., finished sixth, picking up two positions after the race’s final restart on lap 26. Vic Coffey of Caledonia, N.Y., advanced from the 11th starting spot to place seventh, followed by 15th-starter Clint Smith of Senoia, Ga., seventh-starter Tim McCreadie of Watertown, N.Y., and 21st-starter Jonathan Davenport of Blairsville, Ga., who was relegated to the B-Main after spinning out of a transfer spot early in his heat race.

Three caution flags slowed the A-Main. WoO LMS rookie Pat Doar of New Richmond, Wis., slowed on lap one after scraping the homestretch wall; teenager Tyler Reddick of Corning, Calif., fell off the pace on lap six; and 2010 WoO LMS Rookie of the Year Austin Hubbard of Seaford, Del., who nearly rolled his car early in the event when he rode the homestretch wall, slid off the track in turn one on lap 26.

Darrell Lanigan of Union, Ky., who entered the event with four wins and eight top-three finishes in his 10 WoO LMS starts this season, was not a factor. He started 12th but pitted during the lap-six caution period to bolt on softer tires and only managed to climb back to 16 th at the finish.

Eckert made history on two counts in Ohlins Shocks Time Trials. His blistering lap of 15.000 seconds set a new track record and was his 25th career fast-time honor on the WoO LMS – more than any other driver on the tour since 2004. He had been tied atop the career fast-timer list with Richards.

Heat winners were Eckert, Richards, Mars, Shaver, Dale McDowell of Chickamauga, Ga., and Tim Fuller of Watertown, N.Y. The B-Mains were captured by Chub Frank of Bear Lake, Pa., Dan Stone of Thompson, Pa., and Davenport.

The Firecracker 100 presented by GottaRace.com continues on Fri., June 24, with another WoO LMS program topped by a 30-lap A-Main paying $6,000 to win. Drivers will use their best finish from the Thursday and Friday competition to align themselves in Saturday night’s Firecracker 100 heat races.

Details and ticket information on the Firecracker 100 can be obtained by logging on to www.lernerville.com. 

For more information on the WoO LMS, visit www.worldofoutlaws.com. 


Results of WoO Late Model Series Firecracker 100 Presented by GottaRace.com Preliminary A-Main No. 1 at Lernerville Speedway (Finishing Position/Start/Driver/Laps Completed/Money Won):

1. (1) Josh Richards/30 $6,000

2. (2) Rick Eckert/30 $3,000

3. (3) Steve Shaver/30 $2,000

4. (9) Scott Bloomquist/30 $1,750

5. (4) Jimmy Mars/30 $1,500

6. (10) Brady Smith/30 $1,250

7. (11) Vic Coffey/30 $1,150

8. (15) Clint Smith/30 $1,100

9. (7) Tim McCreadie/30 $1,050

10. (21) Jonathan Davenport/30 $1,000

11. (6) Tim Fuller/30 $900

12. (22) Shane Clanton/30 $825

13. (17) Eric Wells/30 $1,250

14. (24) Bub McCool/30 $725

15. (8) Steve Francis/30 $700

16. (12) Darrell Lanigan/30 $680

17. (23) Ron Davies/30 $920

18. (19) Chub Frank/30 $660

19. (18) Tyler Reddick/30 $640

20. (25) John Lobb/29 $620

21. (14) Austin Hubbard/25 $600

22. (26) Jill George/24 $600

23. (13) Mike Marlar/18 $600

24. (20) Dan Stone/12 $600

25. (5) Dale McDowell/3 $600

26. (16) Pat Doar/1 $600


* Earnings include Winners Circle program and cash contingency award bonuses

Time of Race: 17 Mins., 50.234 Secs.

Margin of Victory: 0.723 Secs.

Yellow Flags: 3 (Laps 1, 6, 26)

Lap Leaders: Shaver (1-4); Richards (5-30)

Provisional Starters: Lobb, George

Rookie of the Race: Davies ($250)

WoO LMS ‘Bonus Bucks’ Winner: Wells ($500)


Ohlins Shocks Time Trial Results (Position/No./Driver/Hometown/Best Lap):

1. 24-Rick Eckert/York, PA 15.000 (NTR)

2. 19-Austin Hubbard/Seaford, DE 15.169

3. 28-Jimmy Mars/Menomonie, WI 15.171

4. 6-Steve Shaver/Vienna, WV 15.202

5. 17M-Dale McDowell/Chickamauga, GA 15.304

6. 19-Tim Fuller/Watertown, NY 15.304

7. 39-Tim McCreadie/Watertown, NY 15.322

8. 1-Josh Richards/Shinnston, WV 15.326

9. 44-Clint Smith/Senoia, GA 15.340

10. 11d-Pat Doar/New Richmond, WI 15.348

11. 57J-Bub McCool/Vicksburg, MS 15.372

12. 29-Darrell Lanigan/Union, KY 15.377

13. 1G-Mike Marlar/Winfield, TN 15.405

14. 21B-Chip Brindle/Chatsworth, GA 15.417

15. 0-Scott Bloomquist/Mooresburg, TN 15.448

16. 2-Brady Smith/Solon Springs, WI 15.467

17. 32c-Vic Coffey/Caledonia, NY 15.499

18. 49-Jonathan Davenport/Blairsville, GA 15.503

19. 22s-Gregg Satterlee/Rochester Mills, PA 15.515

20. 99-Steve Francis/Ashland, KY 15.538

21. 71d-Ron Davies/Warren, PA 15.597

22. 1J-Davey Johnson/Latrobe, PA 15.606

23. 18W-Eric Wells/Hazard, KY 15.616

24. 11R-Tyler Reddick/Corning, CA 15.646

25. 99B-Rick ‘Boom’ Briggs/Bear Lake, PA 15.648

26. 37H-Jared Hawkins/Fairmont, WV 15.648

27. 2J-Mike Johnson/Imperial, PA 15.652

28. 2s-Dan Stone/Thompson, PA 15.658

29. 72M-John Mason/Millersburg, OH 15.658

30. 4J-John Mollick/Toronto, OH 15.661

31. 1*-Chub Frank/Bear Lake, PA 15.688

32. 72-Michael Norris/Sarver, PA 15.689

33. 56-Russell King/Bristolville, OH 15.694

34. J4-Mike Garvin/Sarver, PA 15.737

35. 31-Bryan Force/Indiana, PA 15.780

36. F1-Coleby Frye/Dover, PA 15.788

37. 1C-Lynn Geisler/Cranberry Twp., PA 15.796

38. 25-Shane Clanton/Fayetteville, GA 15.799

39. 20H-Jacob Hawkins/Fairmont, WV 15.828

40. 1L-John Lobb/Frewsburg, NY 15.833

41. 44H-Dave Hess Jr./Waterford, PA 15.836

42. 21L-Matt Lux/Franklin, PA 15.887

43. H1-Jared Miley/South Park, PA 15.965

44. 22-Jill George/Cedar Falls, IA 16.006

45. 10-Gary Lyle/Hyde Park, PA 16.046

46. 29s-Ken Schaltenbrand/Sarver, PA 16.055

47. 23T-Tony Burke/Sarver, PA 16.115

48. 93-Donald Bradsher/Burlington, NC 16.173

49. 29K-Garrett Krummert/New Castle, PA 16.180

50. 27J-Jeff Jones/Zelionople, PA 16.281

51. 22G-Greg Oakes/Franklinville, NY 16.362

52. 111-Brian Swartzlander/Leechburg, PA 16.481

53. 37-Brian Tavenner/Winchester, VA 16.511

54. 0s-Ryan Scott/Garland, PA 16.691

55. c33-Chris Casner/Mifflintown, PA 16.991

56. 7x-Herman Bertolini/Creighton, PA 17.577

57. 55-Chris Schneider/Tarentum, PA 17.765

58. 22x-Scott Smith/Utica, OH 18.021

59. 15K-Ray Kroll Sr./Renfrew, PA 19.006

60. 41-Derrick Casner/Mifflintown, PA 19.924

61. 38R-Nick Reges/Butler, PA N/T


Heat No. 1 (10 laps – Top 3 Transfer): Eckert, McCreadie, Marlar, Satterlee, Frank, Briggs, Geisler, Miley, Krummert, C. Casner, Reges

Heat No. 2 (10 laps – Top 3 Transfer): Richards, Francis, Hubbard, Jared Hawkins, Clanton, Brindle, George, Jones, Bertolini, Norris

Heat No. 3 (10 laps – Top 3 Transfer): Mars, Bloomquist, C. Smith, Davies, M. Johnson, King, Jacob Hawkins, Lyle, Oakes, Schneider

Heat No. 4 (10 laps – Top 3 Transfer): Shaver, B. Smith, Doar, Stone, Garvin, D. Johnson, Lobb, Schaltenbrand, Swartzlander, S. Smith

Heat No. 5 (10 laps – Top 3 Transfer): McDowell, Coffey, Wells, McCool, Mason, Force, Hess, Tavenner, Burke, Kroll

Heat No. 6 (10 laps – Top 3 Transfer): Fuller, Lanigan, Reddick, Mollick, Davenport, Lux, Bradsher, Scott, Frye (DNS) D. Casner

B-Main No. 1 (12 laps – Top 2 Transfer): Frank, Clanton, Satterlee, Jared Hawkins, Briggs, Brindle, Geisler, George, C. Casner, Jones, Reges, Krummert, Bertolini (DNS) Miley, Norris

B-Main No. 2 (12 laps – Top 2 Transfer): Stone, Davies, D. Johnson, M. Johnson, King, Jacob Hawkins, Lyle, Lobb, Schaltenbrand, Schneider, Swartzlander, S. Smith, Garvin, Oakes


B-Main No. 3 (12 laps – Top 2 Transfer): Davenport, McCool, Mollick, Hess, Mason, Lux, Force, Bradsher, Tavenner, D. Casner, Burke, Scott (DNS) Frye, Kroll


2011 World of Outlaws Late Model Series Point Standings as of June 23 – 12 A-Mains completed (rank/driver/points/deficit to leader):

1. Rick Eckert 1782


2. Josh Richards 1774 (-8)


3. Darrell Lanigan 1704 (-78)


4. Tim McCreadie 1674 (-108)


5. Austin Hubbard 1670 (-112)


6. Clint Smith 1634 (-148)


7. Chub Frank 1630 (-152)


8. Shane Clanton 1628 (-154)


9. Tim Fuller 1544 (-238)


10. Vic Coffey 1534 (-248)


11. Pat Doar 1448 (-334)


12. Ron Davies 1396 (-386)


13. John Lobb 1316 (-466)


14. Jill George 1266 (-516)


15. Jason Feger 1010 (-772)

FOLLOW THE ACTION ON TWITTER: Fans can keep up-to-date with the World of Outlaws Late Model Series online and through text messages on cell phones via Twitter, the internet’s fast-growing social-networking and micro-blogging website. Updates are provided to Twitter ‘followers’ of the WoO LMS throughout each race night, and fans also receive breaking news and interesting notes from the tour.

Over 4,100 fans are now WoO LMS ‘followers’ on Twitter. To sign-up and receive updates anywhere at anytime, visit http://twitter.com/WoOLateModels. 

LISTEN ONLINE: If fans can’t get to a track to see the World of Outlaws Late Model Series, they can experience the excitement of the nation’s premier tour live on DIRTvision.com through the DIRT Radio Network.

To listen to the free audio broadcasts, log on to http://www.dirtvision.com/welcome.php  and click on the DIRT Radio Network logo.

BLOGGING: WoO LMS fans can now read interesting stories from the road by checking out two blogs –‘Life As An Outlaw’ by series announcer Rick Eshelman and ‘The Scoop With Scoop’ by tour P.R. director Kevin Kovac. Both blogs can be accessed by clicking on the preceding links or the specific ‘Blog’ buttons on the right-hand side of http://www.woolms.com/. 


The World of Outlaws Late Model Series is brought to fans across the country by many important sponsors and partners, including Arizona Sport Shirts (Official Apparel Company), Armor All (Official Car Care Products), Hoosier Racing Tires (Official Racing Tires), STP (Official Fuel Treatment), Vicci (Official Uniform), VP Racing (Official Racing Fuel), DirtonDirt.com (Hard Charger Award), McCarthy’s One Hour Heating & Air Conditioning (Raye Vest Memorial Pill Draw Award), Chizmark Larson Insurance, Factory Value Parts and RacingJunk.com; in addition to contingency sponsors Comp Cams, Eibach Springs, JE Pistons, MSD Ignition, Ohlins Shocks, Pro Power Engines, Quartermaster, Rocket Chassis, R2C Performance, Superflow Dynos, Wix Filters and Wrisco Aluminum.

 

Contact: Eric Westendorf Lernerville Speedway Public Relations ewestendorf@dirtcar.com | 724-664-1075   5th Annual Firecracker 100 presented by GottaRace.com Night #1 Quick Results     6.23.2011 (Night One) World of Outlaw Late Models Feature (30 Laps $6,000-to-win): (1) Josh Richards, Shinnston, WV (24) Rick Eckert, York (6) Steve Shaver, Vienna, WV (0) Scott Bloomquist, Mooresburg, TN (28) Jimmy Mars, Menomonie, WI (2) Brady Smith, Salon Springs, WI (32C) Vic Coffey, Caledonia, NY (44) Clint Smith, Senoia, GA (39) Tim McCreadie, Watertown, NY (49) Jonathan Davenport, Blairsville, GA (19) Tim Fuller, Watertown, NY (25) Shane Clanton, Locust Grove, GA (18W) Eric Wells, Hazard, KY (57J) Bub McCool, Vicksburg, MS (99) Steve Francis, Ashland, KY (29) Darrell Lanigan, Union, KY (71D) Ron Davies, Warren (1*) Chub Frank, Bear Lake (11R) Tyler Reddick, Corning (1L) John Lobb, Frewsburg, NY (19H) Austin Hubbard, Seaford, DE (22) Jill George, Chatsworth, GA (1G) Mike Marlar, Winfield, TN (2S) Dan Stone, Thompson (17M) Dale McDowell, Chickamauga, GA (11D) Pat Doar, New Richmond, WI Quick Time/New Track Record: Rick Eckert 15.000 Heat Race Winners: Eckert, Richards, Mars, Shaver, McDowell, Fuller B-Main Winners: Frank, Stone, Davenport   Car Count Total: 61 World of Outlaw Late Models: 61   Upcoming Events: 6/24/10 – Firecracker 100 Qualifier $6,000-to-win Night #2 6/25/10 – $30,000-to-win Firecracker 100 & $3,000-to-win Uncle Sam 30 7/1/10 – “Fab Four” Racing (Youth Sports Night)

June 23, 2011

NEWS FROM JERRY HIGBIE RACING

GOSHEN, NY-- Jerry Higbie Goes Pink For Friday Evening Accord Speedway Event
By: Steve Pados, GA Motorsports Media

Modified superstar Jerry Higbie and the Higbie Racing Team suffered from a rain out last Friday evening at the Accord Speedway to enjoy a night off from the rigors of racing but got back into action the following evening as he drove his signature numbered Big Block powered Modified to a second place finish at the Orange County Fair Speedway and narrowly missing the win that was captured by Michael Storms. With the Accord Speedway points remaining unchanged due to the cancellation and the great finish at OCFS have Jerry remaining solidly in the hunt for the two speedway point chases at both Accord and OCFS and the points battles are shaping up to be nail-biters with the many top quality drivers competing at the New York facilities. Jerry is seeking his third consecutive title at the tough Accord Speedway facility and fourth overall and will be gunning for his third consecutive OCFS Big Block title in 2011.

The updated points at Accord continue to show Brett Hearn as the point leader with 412 points. Jerry Higbie is the runner-up with 384 tallies. Danny Creeden continued his great work and is third in the standings with 371 points. Mike Ricci is fourth with 331 markers and Danny Tyler completes the top five with 322 points. Jeff Heotzler heads up the second five with 319 points and Richie Eurich is close with 299 tallies. Andy Bachetti with 283 tallies, Richard Smith with 262, and Michael Storms with 259 complete the current top ten in points.

Michael Storms captured the win at the OCFS facility on Saturday evening and had Jerry Higbie nipping at his heels for much of the event. The win for Storms was his second of the season. Jerry Higbie, Billy Van Inwegen, Bob McGannon and Tommy Meier completed the top five. Craig Mitchell, Jesse Kline, Tim Hindley, Donnie Wilson and Jack Brown completed the top ten. The updated points picture for the 2011 OCFS driving title now show Tommy Meier out front with 326 tallies. Jerry Higbie is in the runner-up position just one point behind with 325 markers and Richie Eurich has silently climbed into third with 274 points with Steve Dodd and Craig Mitchell completing the top five locked into a tie with 271 points each. Jack Brown with 269 points, Michael Storms with 266, Chris Whitehead with 259, Bob McGannon with 257 and Chris Shultz with 256 markers complete the top point earners at this point in the season.

Jerry competed at the Big Show on Tuesday evening at the OCFS and suffered through fuel problem issues throughout the evening. Jerry qualified through his heat event and started deep in the field for the Modified main attraction but only ran about ten laps before the same nagging fuel problems forced him from the event. Herry was credited with a 27th place finish.

Jerry will swing back into action on Friday evening at Accord with a freshly christened Pink bodied signatured numbered Higbie Racing 97 car for the Kevin Berryman evening of event scheduled at the speedway. All proceeds from the many donated race car body parts will be up for purchase at the speedway and going to the American Cancer Society. Jerry was instrumental into having many of the car owners and drivers donate various items from their stockpiles to be funneled towards the cure for cancer.

With a whirlwind of activity at the Higbie Race Shops, Jerry continues on with a decisive plan with his approach to the 2011 racing season. As previously noted, Jerry is racing at OCFS in a recently spawned chassis of Higbie design for competition at the hard clay oval. For competition at the Accord Speedway, Jerry will be utilizing a 2009 Bicknell chassis and there will be a third car in the works for competition out at some of the select open shows throughout the Northeast. Power for the race cars will come from the well-noted Precision Engine Shops with big block power for work at both racing facilities.

The Higbie Family owned signature numbered 97 cars have been missing at the speedway for the past couple of seasons but the large and loyal contingent of Higbie racing fans are delighted to see the famous and popular race cars working the racing surface hard in quest of more victories and more championships. Long-time Higbie sponsors Shaver Construction, Beaverkill Trout Hatchery, Mr K's Carpet Service, Hutchings Insurance, Behrent's Speed Center, SKJ Towing, Bada Bing Pizza and GA Motorsports Media will be assisting the Higbie Racing Team efforts.

A new chapter in the history of Higbie Racing will unfold later in the season when Jerry's Son Cody takes the wheel of the Junior Slingshot that was purchased and refurbished for Cody so he can begin his racing career at the Accord Speedway on Wednesday evenings when Midweek Madness commences at the speedway. Cody is eight years old and is looking forward to his initial runs with the car that will carry the number 83 when it appears at the speedways.

Higbie's business, Hig-Fab, has been super busy throughout the off-season but is currently making appointments for race cars to be refurbished for the season as the 2011 racing season. With sponsorship dollars dwindling, many of the racers are seeking to stay within the restraints of their tightening racing budgets so many of the racers have opted to retain their current equipment and have the experts with the Hig-Fab Team perform their magic to update the race cars. The Hig-Fab shop is ready, willing and able to serve your racing needs whether it be an entire new body or just new body pieces. The Hig-Fab shop can do frame repairs or front and rear clips and can supply new bumpers for any Chassis car racing on the circuit, including Slingshots and Micro Sprints. Scaling of the race cars and Performance shock work is all done in-house. For more information regarding the services and capabilities of the highly trained Hig-Fab Staff, please contact the shop at: 845 294 0898. Don't wait to have your race car updated or re-skinned for the next racing season, the time to prepare for the new season is now. Hit the tracks running as the experts at Hig-Fab can eliminate your worries for a great looking and great handling race car.

For additional information and updates regarding Jerry Higbie Racing, go to their newly constructed website at: http://www.higbieracing.com 

 

June 23, 2011

Final Preparations Made for Open Wheel's Big Event

3rd Annual Greg Schilling Memorial/I-77 Road Warrior Weekend
Big Bucks for the AMRA Modifieds

MT. ALTO, WV-One of the biggest dirt, open wheel weekends of the year is on tap this Friday and Saturday at Skyline

Speedway (June 24) and I-77 Raceway Park. The American Motor Racing Association will host the 3rd Annual Greg Schilling

Memorial, this Friday, June 24 at Billy Jarrell's Skyline Speedway in Stewart, Ohio; then the AMRA Road Warriors meet up at

I-77 Raceway Park in Fairplain, WV for another lucrative pay-off on June 25.

Also, it is Goldrush night for the kids, where kids get their chance at some "Big Bucks" by luck of the draw in the sawdust pile! Prize money over $100-plus overall for the kids; and Kids 12 and under are FREE. Adult admission is $!5 and $12 for Senior Citizens.
With its lavish purse and $1699-to-win price tag, the 3rd annual Greg Schilling Memorial Race asserts the AMRA as America's

"number one" sanctioning body of open-wheeled modifieds. Known as America's Most Competitive Open-wheeled Modified

Series, the AMRA sanctions weekly racing series in three states; playing host to one of the most prestigious touring series in its

"Road Warrior Challenge" tour. The Malta AMRA Series is also known for its healthy point fund and contingencies program.

At I-77 Raceway Park, Gates Open - 3 pm; Concessions Open - 3 pm; Drivers Meetings - 5:45 pm; and
Hot Laps Begin at 6:00 pm. For More information please contact Kenney Newhouse - 304-552-8804; Craig Givens -

304-989-3305; or Shon Parsons - 304 531 3718 or visit << www.racei77.com >> The track entrance is just off the Fairplain,

WV exit of I-77. Google maps address is 63 Cedar Lakes Dr., Ripley, WV 25271.
Skyline and I-77 Raceway are just a little over 60 miles apart and approximately an hour and 15 minutes of driving time.
Also on the racing card June 25 at Skyline is a regular show for AMRA Late Models and Ohio Valley Sprint Car Association 410

Sprints, Mod Lites and Mini-Wedges. For further information about Skyline Speedway visit << www.skylinespeedway.net  >> or
 
call 304-539-4410 or the track phone at 740-662-4111.
 

June 23,2011

K-C to Host $10 Car Load Night Saturday, June 25

Late Models and Mods see purse below

Pack'em In Night
CHILLICOTHE, OHIO-Jeff and Vicki Schrader's K-C Raceway will be hosting a bargain night, not even the best shopper can pass up. This Saturday, June 25 K-C hosts Carload Night! Saturday, admission is free, but each carload of fans that enters the parking lot will be charged just $10. That's right! Admission is just $10 per carload all night until 7:00 p.m. So come early!

K-C owner Jeff Schrader said, “We can get approximately 2,000 cars in this place and I would love to see it full. You can have one person or 15 in a car; whatever way they can fit for just $10. Admission is FREE from 3 to 7 p.m. but it costs $10 to park. That’s all! It’s that simple!”

Fans will not only get in at a bargain basement price, but will get to see the powerful AMRA Late Models, AMRA Advanced Services Modifieds, and the Dan Reno Hobby Stocks all on the same racing card.

Despite the downturn in the economy, K-C has had consistently good crowds all season long and good fields of cars. "We hope that getting the show started on time and finished on time will make racing more appealing to the fans," said Schrader. "It's tough for families, especially kids if the show drags out. Fans like to be entertained and be on there way. This week will be a great week for everyone to test out the New K-C Raceway."

Added Schrader, "Our drivers are dedicated and loyal; and they have been putting on a great show. They are our best promoters and provide the best way for racing to grow--so that we can increase payoffs. To do that we have to put more people in the stands. I hope everyone invites someone to the races."

Also coming to K-C July 1 in a rare Friday night appearance is the historical "Night the Stars Come Out!" featuring the O'Reilly All-Star Sprint cars and All-Star Late Models, plus Hobby Stocks all on the same racing card. The BOSS non-wing sprints come to town July 9.

For more information, please visit www.kc-raceway.com  or call 740-663-4141. K-C Raceway is located south of Chillicothe on Blain Highway off SR 23 at Alma.


Late Model Modifieds
Payout for KC
LM Modifieds

1500 600
1000 300
700 200
600 190
500 180
450 170
400 160
350 125
325 115
300 100
275 95
260 95
255 95
250 95
250 80
250 80
250 75
250 75
250 75
 

June 23, 2011

BOBBY AND DANNY VARIN RACING NEWS

Sharon Springs, NY- Bobby Varin Drives To Fourth Place Finish At Fonda Speedway
By: Steve Pados, GA Motorsports Media

Bobby and Danny Varin were back in action over the past weekend with the Fonda Speedway results giving Bobby a fourth place finish in the Modified main event while son Danny scored a tenth place finish for the evening. Six time Fonda Modified champion Bobby Varin encountered a rain out at the Glen Ridge Speedway on Friday evening and then a problem not of his doing at the Utica Rome Speedway on Sunday evening. Bobby also ventured down to the Orange County Fair Speedway for the Big Show event on Tuesday and raced to an eleventh place finish on a night where one lane racing was the only deal in town.

With the Glen Ridge Speedway cancellation on Friday evening the current updated season point standings continue to shuffle but still showing Kenny Tremont with 510 points holding on to the point lead by a 32 point margin over Craig Hanson who has scored 478 points to date. Jack Brown slipped to third place with 463 points while Bobby Varin remains fourth with 426 markers. Jamike Sowle has closed to within one point of Varin with 425 points scored thus far. The remainder of the top ten is Lance Willix, Elmo Reckner, Paul Kinney, Don Ronca and Mike Ronca following in that order.

The Modified feature at Fonda saw Bobby starting from ninth place and the sledding was tough throughout the running of the main event. Bobby reached the top five by the ninth lap and later an incident with Dustin Delaney seemed to have done some damage to his race car as Bobby could only advance to fourth place when the checkered flag fell on the event. Matt Delorenzo scored his first win of the season and with the win throws his hat into the ring for the drivers seeking to unseat Bobby Varin from the championship perch he has enjoyed for the past three seasons at the speedway. Ronnie Johnson was the runner-up with Robert Perry in third and Bobby Varin in fourth and Mark Kislowksi completing the top five. The second five consisted of Jim Davis, Jeff Trombley, Luke Munroe, Ryan Odasz and Danny Varin. Bobby Varin continues to lead in the points chase with 328 points scored thus far into the season. Ronnie Johnson is the runner-up with 305 tallies and Matt DeLorenzo is third with 295 points earned. Ryan Odasz is fourth with 264 markers and Jeff Trombley is fifth with 262 tallies. Mark Kislowski, Alton Palmer, Josh Hohenforst, Jim Davis and Danny Varin complete the the current top ten point structure.

The Utica Rome event on Sunday evening found Bobby on the move early and after a restart that found Bobby already up into seventh position, and an incident with another racer caused Bobby to go pitside and ending his night with a 19th place run in the main event. Stewart Friesen claimed his second straight win with Paul Kinney scoring the runner-up slot. Ronnie Johnson was third with Billy Trexler Jr in fourth and Todd Burley completing the top five. The current point standings at Utica Rome show Stewart Friesen leading with 222 points with Pat Ward second with 198 tallies. Ronnie Johnson with 196 points is third while Willy Decker with 192 markers and Bobby Varin with 184 points completing the top five. Todd Burley, Jason Rood, Ted Lamb, Billy Trexler Jr and Paul Kinney complete the top ten in points.

The Tuesday night event at OCFS saw very little passing and most of the action happening late in the event when a rash of failed tires caused the finish to change with each passing lap. Billy Decker won the event with Tommy Meier in the runner-up role. Aussie Pete Britten was third with Gary Tompkins in fourth and Tim Fuller in fifth despite limping in on a flat tire himself.

Bobby is geared and ready to defend the Fonda track title he captured for the sixth time in his illustrious career in 2010. Bobby will be going after his fourth title in a row at Fonda and once again will be steering the famous 00 race cars of legendary car owner Dave Cruickshank and his Dover Brake business. Cruickshank has two cars readied for Bobby for the 2011 season with both of the race cars coming out of the Bicknell shops and powered by JPM motors. The team will concentrate on two nights of competition with Bobby set to defend his championship crown from a season ago at Fonda and seeking to gain the elusive championship crown at Utica Rome. Bobby led the points battle at Utica Rome for most of the past season until a couple of mechanical failures late in the season stifled his chances for the 2010 title. Son Danny will return to the seat of the Ed Monger owned Magsarus sponsored hot rod. Danny had a pervious stint in the race car two seasons ago. The race machine is out of the Teo Shops and will carry a Gary Waters powerplant to supply the power to the rear wheels. Danny raced hard all of last season and remained in the top five in points for most of the campaign until he too was bitten by mechanical failures that dropped him to eleventh place when the points chase ended.

Bobby will once again be aboard the Marv Pedrick/Andy Romano owned racer for his battles at Glen Ridge. A new race car out of the Bicknell Shops will have a selection of Pat Morrison or Jeff Boyd powerplants to choose from for the racing action and the car may be utilized for select additional events later in the season. Bobby will join forces with Ken Saya and the Commercial Roofing Team for all big shows and the ROC Dirt Series. A brand new race car was in place for the team at Syracuse and was later utilized for the Eastern States race at Orange County and World Finals races at Charlotte where Bobby landed a pair of sixth place finishes on National TV. Another Bicknell car is in the stable and will compliment the team with Morrison and Kevlar powerplants supplying the go-power. Bobby has also enjoyed his entry into the world of sprint car racing and once again will find the Pete Demitraszek sprinter available to him for select excursions where Bobby can pull off double duty at the facilities. Danny Varin tried his hand at sprint car racing last season and enjoyed his time in the seat and he too will find some time behind the wheel of the 305 Cuomo Sprinter at select events in the area.

Bobby has enjoyed a great career in the annals of racing. He is a past winner of the season ending classic Eastern States event held at the Orange County Fair Speedway having won the event in 2003 with a spectacular performance to claim the victory, a win that remains high on the list of achievements in the illustrious career of Bobby Varin. Bobby has also captured two New Yorker triumphs in recent years at the Utica Rome Speedway. In 2008 Bobby won the event in a 200 lap version and this past year won again this time leading every lap in a shortened version 100-lap grind in the curtain closer at the speedway. Even larger for Bobby in 2011 will be a couple of benchmarks in his racing career. Bobby currently ranks in seventh place among the all-time features winners at the Fonda Fairgrounds with 47 wins having surpassed the legendary Bill Wimble this past season who owned 43 wins to his credit. Former Fonda greats Mike Romano with 48 wins, Pete Corey with 50 wins and Kenny Shoemaker with 54 wins are next in line and Bobby is hoping for a stellar season to slide past this legendary trio of great competitors.

The Varin team continues to seek the same winning formula for success they enjoyed in 2010. The car owner for the Varin Team is the legendary Dave Cruickshank and the hard working team is headed up by Crew Chief John Bakuzonis, and crew members Dave Cross, Jeff Preston, Tyler Preston, Jack Hanna, Bob Gray and Garret Sagatis. With additional cars in the stable for Varin with the Commercial Roofing entry and the Romano/Pedrick machine, the 2011 season ahead will be full of racing excitement from beginning to end.

The Varin Family credits much of their success to their fine group of sponsors who continue to support their racing efforts. Dover Brake, Joe Bertothy Racing, JSB Fabrications, Countryman CARQUEST, Land Designs, Supply Wagon Rentals, Corigliano Towing, Leslie Home Improvement, GA Motorsports Media and Boys Club of America have all been solid in their support of the Varin racing efforts and encourage the racing community to support all of these fine sponsors whenever they have the capacity to do so. The Varin Team also welcomes new sponsor Jeff Bristol Trucking to the fine list of sponsors for the team. Bobby and Danny Varin would like to thank their their loyal fan base for the strong support in the past and look for continued support into the 2011 racing season and beyond. More updates will follow shortly for the Varin Racing team efforts. Follow the success of the 00 and 93 Varin Racing Team at their respective websites with all of the latest updates and information at: http://www.bobbyvarin.com or http://www.dannyvarin.com 
 

June 23, 2011

ACCORD SPEEDWAY NEWS

Accord, NY - Accord Speedway Current Point Standings
By: Steve Pados, Accord Speedway Media

The Accord Speedway hopes to get back on track on Friday evening, June 24th when the headline sponsor for the evening will be KB'S Racing Photos. Kevin Berryman is the official photographer at the speedway and heads up KB'S Rcing Photos and is offering up some special incentives for the racing fans on Friday evening as the theme for the evening is the American Cancer Society. The six division racing card will be highlighted by the VP Fuels/Rhinebeck Ford Modified division that will pay $2,000.00 to the winner who steers his race car into the Lucas Oil Products winners circle. Berryman has put a lot of time and effort into the upcoming promotion and the great Accord racing fans will have the opportunity to purchase many donated items from race car teams, owners and drivers with all proceeds going directly to the American Cancer Society. The airwaves are always buzzing with excitement as to what one might expect to happen at the "Gem in the Catskills" speedplant and "The Statesman" Jerry Higbie and "Mr Excitement" Kevin Ward will go pink on this special evening at the speedway as both drivers have placed new sheet metal and paint and graphics to their speed buggies for the evening of events. Autographed Sail Panels, Nose Pieces, Doors, T-Shirts and Driver Pics will be featured from many of the speedway drivers as well as Timmie McCreadie as the collection process for the evening will continues to proceed right up until race time.

Midweek Madness will get back on track on June 29th and the speedway will once again have a diverse group of racing divisions entertaining the fans with the quick-hitting show. Quads, Go-Karts, three divisions of Slingshots, 270 winged Micros, 600 Micros, Legends, Bandoleros, 4-Cylinder Juniors and 4-Cylinder Seniors will all be going to war on the Accord high banks and the addition of all of the exciting new divisions will produce some excellent side by side racing on the ultra-wide channeled speedway.

The current point standings as per the June 10th racing at the speedway on Arkel Motors night as compiled by Accord Speedway handicapper Bob Freer. All of the division point races have been close all season long and are expected to once again go down to the wire to determine the champions at the speedway

VP Fuels/Rhinebeck Ford Modified Points

Car # Name Total
1) 20H Brett Hearn 412
2) 97 Jerry Higbie 384
3) 16X Dan Creeden 371
4) 76R Mike Ricci 331
5) 97T Danny Tyler 322
6) 19J Jeff Heotzler Sr. 319
7) 10E Rich Eurich 299
8) 4 Andy Bachetti 283
9) 16R Richard Smith 262
10) 10S Mike Storms 259
11) 20 Scott Ferrier 256
12) Z69 Robbie Green 252
13) 280 Justin Holland 242
14) 80 Dom Roselli 236
15) 66 Danny Johnson 225
16) 18 Anthony Perrego 214
17) 4SL Bob Hentschel 211
18) 7S Mike Sabia 180
19) 43 Clinton Mills 174
20) 84 Mel Schrufer 172
21) 73 Rick Mill 151
22) 1 Jeremy Quick 142
23) 831 Jimmy Wells 107
24) 119 Brian Malcolm 103
25) 68 Neil Harris 81
26) 99K Kevin Duryea 68
27) 20X Rob Rowe 67
28) K Carl Pittenger 63
29) 25 Geoff Quackenbush 52
30) 20T Tony Kawalchuk 51
31) 51R Brad Routhtapt 45
32) 93X Craig Mitchell 42
33) 4R Mike Ruggiero 32

Camper's Barn Sportsman Points

Car # Name Total
1) 98 Kevin Ward 436
2) 44X Shane Jablonka 416
3) 12C Dave Coene 352
4) 55V Vinnie DeCicco 328
5) 1X Jeff Hulseapple 327
6) 24 Ken Ferrier 321
7) 555 Greg McClosky 317
8) J17 Jesse Marks 299
9) 5G Joe Giachinta 299
10) 6 Darrell Ford 295
11) 44M Mike Barrett 260
12) 7D Will Dietz 258
13) 4 R.J. Smith 248
14) 39 Davey Werber 229
15) 69G Randy Green 214
16) 10 Brad Szulewski 194
17) 7 Ryan Stortini 156
18) 83X Chris Stevens 122
19) 36 Steve Meilleur 113
20) 83 Greg Hocking 109
21) 77R Don Smith III 92
22) 6L John Lodini 76
23) 4T Michael Traver 66
24) 69 Tyler Boniface 64
25) 6X Mike Skelly 61
26) 56K Kevin Krom 59
27) 29 Sammy Piazza 52
28) 21C Brian Coulter 30
29) 77R Lenny Helmich 28
30) 76 Brett Graham 25
31) 555K Kyle Plumstead 0

Healey Brothers Group Spec Sportsman Points

Car # Name Total
1) 1R Kyle Rohner 365
2) 45 Tom Johnson 362
3) 52 Whitey Slavin 361
4) M22 Mike DuBois 360
5) 33H Matt Hitchcock 360
6) 85 Kyle VanDuser 312
7) 429 Wayne Devantoy 294
8) 5 Phil Johnson 280
9) P3 Patrick Murphy 274
10) 715 Phil Recchio 246
11) 18S John Sundlof 238
12) 3D Danny Cross 235
13) 12K Kenny Hinsch 207
14) 18 Guy Harby 177
15) 3J Len Atkins 170
16) 3J Joe Judge 154
17) 22 Nick Plumstead 154
18) 1 Tyler Dippel 140
19) 60 Peter Booth 133
20) 69K Ken Boniface Jr. 120
21) 26 Bryanna Hurban 111
22) 69 Tyler Boniface 110
23) 83 Chris Stevens 108
24) 17 Kyle Cicio 46
25) 44 Brian Krummel 38
26) 7K Kevin Smith 34
27) 12X A J Williams 28
28) 27R Andrew Reeves 28
29) 69jr Darwyn Moon 28
30) 22H Bob Hoar 27
31) 22E Eric Moon 27
32) 3Dx Brett Graham 24
33) 2 Brad Cicio 0
34) 51 Chris Tavis 0

DC Landscaping Pro Stock Points

Car # Name Total
1) 28 John Roese 372
2) 3 Al Christiana 364
3) 15 Pat Zimmer 360
4) 18 Tom Vasta 358
5) 47 John Rood 312
6) SIX Jim Sykes 304
7) 112 Joe Mennite 298
8) 70 Paul Aragon 296
9) 07 Gary Ronk 266
10) 1D Dave Demorest 256
11) 38A Bill Rion 216
12) 27 Hank Morin 216
13) 27S Clarence Smith Jr. 118
14) 62 Torin Betterton 52
15) 54R Ralph Ronk 48
16) 489 Jim Grippin 42
17) 38 Doug Chase 28

Arkel Motors Pure Stock Points

Car # Name Total
1) 75 Ray Tarantino 430
2) 33 Tim Brown 388
3) 52 Joe Narok 382
4) 28 Joel Murns 364
5) 6 Jerry Craig 350
6) 77 Ryan Johnson 334
7) 14 Gary Predmore 304
8) 4 Kyle Wright 288
9) 32D Steve Cooper 266
10) 78 Taylor May 238
11) 05 Dillon Johnson 238
12) 117 Eugene Helms 164
13) 76 Jason Krom 110
14) 20W John Woinoski 90
15) 14S Mike Deyo 90
16) 89 Jerry Harden 86
17) 85 Chris Kanuk 82
18) 88 John Miller 44
19) 20 Joe Knoth 42
20) 12 Mike Jones 36
21) 29M Jason Meltz 0

Lightning Sprints Points

Car # Name Total
1) 92M Doug Norrie 164
2) 18 Jon Moore 138
3) 56 Peter Dance 134
4) 4 Kyle Smith 127
5) L13 Jim Roeney 116
6) 410 Jerry Sehn 114
7) 15 J D Casazza 114
8) 6? Rich Woods 112
9) 19J Ralph Utter 110
10) 16 Justin Phillips 105
11) 5T Mark Taylor 94
12) 30 Scott Goodrich 93
13) 22W Christian Wright 88
14) 71D Joe Bonetti 78
15) 27 Joe Szczapa 76
16) 21 Fred Hoffman 75
17) 72 Jimmy Johnston 74
18) 45 Kurt Conklin 74
19) 40 Will Casazza 70
20) 20/20 Dale Friedly Jr. 69
21) 5 John DeSantis 52
22) 22 Tyler Jackson 40
23) 14M Matt Norrie 34
24) 44 Don Harvey Jr. 32
25) 48 Clint Roehrs 28
26) 17 Matt Brown 24
27) 4R Gary Reyer 0
28) 41U Rich Stone 0

Legends Points

Car # Name Total
1) 95 Richie VanOrden 292
2) 42 Matt Gaughan 208
3) z Jim Black 116
4) 10 Blaine Leppo 60
5) 2E Matt Evans 56
6) J20 Rich Wheeler 50
7) 33 Bing Metz 50

Admission for the great racing action remains the same from a season ago as Adults (12+) will be $12.00; Children (11 and under) will be $3.00. Indoor Seating is $20.00. The Family Value Pack that was met with much success last season is once again offered and is: 2 Adults, 2 Children, and $20.00 in food vouchers for $40.00, a savings of $10.00 to the consumer. Pit Gates open at the speedway at 4:30 and Spectator Gates open at 5. Hot laps kick off at 6:30 and the racing is slated to start at 7 PM.

Friday night racing at Accord runs from April through September with six great divisions going to war on the Accord high banks. This week KB'S Racing Photos will serve as the headline sponsor for the evening's event and will feature the five regular divisions at the speedway plus the return of the Legneds division and a qualifying event for the Five Mile Point Southern Tier 100 event to be held later in the season. Admission for the great racing action remains the same from a season ago as Adults (12+) will be $12.00; Children (11 and under) will be $3.00. The Family Value Pack that was met with much success last season is once again offered and is: 2 Adults, 2 Children, and $20.00 in food vouchers for $40.00, a savings of $10.00 to the consumer. Pit Gates open at the speedway at 4:30 and Spectator Gates open at 5. Hot laps kick off at 6:30 and the racing is slated to start at 7 PM.

Big offerings are in store for the racing fans in the upcoming weeks at the speedway. July 1st will find the fireworks expert "Wild Bill" back in the house to unleash his special brand of magic to the skies over the Accord facility with his one of a kind light show and fireworks extravaganza. The event will mark the eleventh time that Wild Bill will be making his dynamite appearance at the speedway. The now famous Chicken BBQ will compliment the speedway's salute to Independence Day. Come early and enjoy the always spectacular racing and the great food the speedway is noted for.

For further updates and information regarding all of the news and additions to the Accord Speedway, log-on to their well documented website at: http://www.accordspeedway.com  or call the speedway hotline at: 845 626 3478. For video work or questions regarding the purchase of videos from the exciting on-track action at the Accord Speedway, contact Jason at: http://www.tristatestudios.com  For the purchase of action or victory lane track photos, contact Kevin at: http://kbsracingphotos.com 
At the Accord Speedway.........................................


A Trail Of Dirt Leads Right To Our Door
 

June 23, 2011

ACCORD SPEEDWAY NEWS

Accord, NY - Accord Speedway Looks To Get Back On Track Friday Evening
By: Steve Pados, Accord Speedway Media

After suffering from a rain-out last Friday evening and then suffering a another cancellation on Wednesday night for the Midweek Madness program, the Accord Speedway hopes to get back on track on Friday evening, June 24th when the headline sponsor for the evening will be KB'S Racing Photos. Kevin Berryman is the official photographer at the speedway and heads up KB'S Rcing Photos and is offering up some special incentives for the racing fans on Friday evening as the theme for the evening is the American Cancer Society. The six division racing card will be highlighted by the VP Fuels/Rhinebeck Ford Modified division that will pay $2,000.00 to the winner who steers his race car into the Lucas Oil Products winners circle. Berryman has put a lot of time and effort into the upcoming promotion and the great Accord racing fans will have the opportunity to purchase many donated items from race car teams, owners and drivers with all proceeds going directly to the American Cancer Society. The airwaves are always buzzing with excitement as to what one might expect to happen at the "Gem in the Catskills" speedplant and "The Statesman" Jerry Higbie and "Mr Excitement" Kevin Ward will go pink on this special evening at the speedway as both drivers have placed new sheet metal and paint and graphics to their speed buggies for the evening of events. Autographed Sail Panels, Nose Pieces, Doors, T-Shirts and Driver Pics will be featured from many of the speedway drivers as well as Timmie McCreadie as the collection process for the evening will continues to proceed right up until race time.

The one week delay in the racing action will only increase the hype and will allow for a few of the racers that have not yet had their race cars out to the speedway to gain an extra week to button down the equipment for a run at the Accord roses. The time off has also allowed some of the drivers to re-group from a slow start and get back into the thick of things at the speedway. The Palmer Family has been in control of the Accord facility since late 2000 and the 2011 racing season marks the eleventh season of successful promotions since they took over the ownership of the speedway.

All feature events for the Modifieds will offer $2,000.00 to the winner. The Friday night racing will culminate with the running of the King of the Catskills weekend set for September 23rd and 24th. The yet to be determined format of the ROC Modified portion of the event will once again see $7,000.00 awaiting the winner of the WLR Construction sponsored feature event in the Lucas Oil Products winners circle. A series of qualifiers are in place in conjunction with other area speedways in an effort to have all of the speedways working together in a cohesive manner. The American Racer East Coast Modified Cup program is in place at Accord and will provide additional opportunities for the drivers and teams in 2011. The Accord Speedway management is very appreciative of all of the assistance they have received from track sponsors Lucas Oil Products, VP Fuels and American Racer, all divisions sponsors Rhinebeck Ford, Camper's Barn, DC Landscaping, Healey Brothers Group, Arkel Motors and Ruge's Part Centers as well as all of the many speedway billboard sponsors and the great fan base for their continuous support of the great racing found at the Accord Speedway.

Midweek Madness will get back on track on June 29th and the speedway will once again have a diverse group of racing divisions entertaining the fans with the quick-hitting show. Quads, Go-Karts, three divisions of Slingshots, 270 winged Micros, 600 Micros, Legends, Bandoleros, 4-Cylinder Juniors and 4-Cylinder Seniors will all be going to war on the Accord high banks and the addition of all of the exciting new divisions will produce some excellent side by side racing on the ultra-wide channeled speedway.

Admission for the great racing action remains the same from a season ago as Adults (12+) will be $12.00; Children (11 and under) will be $3.00. Indoor Seating is $20.00. The Family Value Pack that was met with much success last season is once again offered and is: 2 Adults, 2 Children, and $20.00 in food vouchers for $40.00, a savings of $10.00 to the consumer. Pit Gates open at the speedway at 4:30 and Spectator Gates open at 5. Hot laps kick off at 6:30 and the racing is slated to start at 7 PM.

Friday night racing at Accord runs from April through September with six great divisions going to war on the Accord high banks. This week KB'S Racing Photos will serve as the headline sponsor for the evening's event and will feature the five regular divisions at the speedway plus the return of the Legneds division and a qualifying event for the Five Mile Point Southern Tier 100 event to be held later in the season. Admission for the great racing action remains the same from a season ago as Adults (12+) will be $12.00; Children (11 and under) will be $3.00. The Family Value Pack that was met with much success last season is once again offered and is: 2 Adults, 2 Children, and $20.00 in food vouchers for $40.00, a savings of $10.00 to the consumer. Pit Gates open at the speedway at 4:30 and Spectator Gates open at 5. Hot laps kick off at 6:30 and the racing is slated to start at 7 PM.

Big offerings are in store for the racing fans in the upcoming weeks at the speedway. July 1st will find the fireworks expert "Wild Bill" back in the house to unleash his special brand of magic to the skies over the Accord facility with his one of a kind light show and fireworks extravaganza. The event will mark the eleventh time that Wild Bill will be making his dynamite appearance at the speedway. The now famous Chicken BBQ will compliment the speedway's salute to Independence Day. Come early and enjoy the always spectacular racing and the great food the speedway is noted for.

For further updates and information regarding all of the news and additions to the Accord Speedway, log-on to their well documented website at: http://www.accordspeedway.com  or call the speedway hotline at: 845 626 3478. For video work or questions regarding the purchase of videos from the exciting on-track action at the Accord Speedway, contact Jason at: http://www.tristatestudios.com  For the purchase of action or victory lane track photos, contact Kevin at: http://kbsracingphotos.com 
At the Accord Speedway.........................................


A Trail Of Dirt Leads Right To Our Door
 

Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Event at Wythe Raceway Has Been Rained Out Tonight

WAYCROSS, GA (June 22, 2011) - The Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series will be back in action during the Fourth of July Weekend. The series will stop at Portsmouth Raceway Park in Portsmouth, OH on July 2nd and at Muskingum County Speedway in Zanesville, OH on July 3rd. The event scheduled for July 1st at Beckley (WV) Motorsports Park has been canceled.   The Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series will run a complete show at both Portsmouth and Muskingum County with Red Buck Cigar Time Trials, Heat Races, B-Mains and $10,000 to win feature events.   The cancellation of the event at Beckley Motorsports Park was due to the facility ceasing operations with promoter Jim Williams. "It is with a heavy heart, that we have to cancel the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series event at Beckley," said promoter Jim Williams. "The economy and weather in our area has really put a damper on our car and fan count this year, and we felt it was in the best interest to cease operations, I want to sincerely apologize to Ritchie Lewis (series director), the series as a whole, and to the drivers and fans," said Williams, who's facility hosted the LOLMDS for the first time last season.   Jimmy Owens of Newport, TN currently leads the LOLMDS Championship Points Standings heading into the Fourth of July Weekend of events in the Buckeye State. Owens, the 2011 DART Show-Me 100 winner leads two-time series champ, Scott Bloomquist of Mooresburg, TN by 120-points. The 2011 Dream Winner, Don O'Neal of Martinsville, IN has climbed to within 50-points of Bloomquist and currently sits third in the championship standings.   Steve Francis of Ashland, KY, a regular on the series tour for the first time, stands fourth in the points followed by top rookie contender, Jared Landers of Batesville, AR; Brad Neat of Dunnville, KY; Ray Cook of Brasstown, NC; 4-time series champ, Earl Pearson Jr. of Jacksonville, FL; Mike Marlar of Winfield, TN; and Dale McDowell of Chickamauga, GA. McDowell won the River Days Rumble last September at PRP.   Other drivers expected to be on hand at both Portsmouth and Muskingum County include; Bub McCool of Vicksburg, MS; 15-year-old sensation, Tyler Reddick of Corning, CA; John Blankenship of Williamson, WV; Chris Wall of Springfield, LA; Eric Wells of Hazard, KY, Steve Casebolt of Richmond, IN and Frank Heckenast Jr. of Frankfort, IL.   The series visit on Saturday Night, July 2nd will be the first of two this season for the Donna Rayburn & Chuck Greenslate co-promoted Portsmouth Raceway Park located along the scenic Ohio River. In the previous five trips to the facility there have been five different winners, including: Steve Francis, Josh McGuire, Jimmy Owens, Earl Pearson Jr. and Dale McDowell. For more information on PRP, go to www.portsraceway.com.   When the series rolls into Muskingum County Speedway on Sunday Night, July 3rd, not only will the fans see the stars and cars of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series in town for the Budweiser 50, but the area's finest fireworks display to celebrate the independence holiday will light up the skies. In the previous six appearances at the Ronnie Moran-promoted facility there have been six different drivers enter the Lucas Oil Victory Lane including; Don O'Neal, Steve Shaver, Steve Casebolt, Dan Schlieper, Jason Covert and Earl Pearson Jr. For more info the track's website address is www.themuskingumcountyspeedway.com.     So far this season on the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series tour there have been 10 different winners in the first 16 events held this season and 17 drivers have maintained perfect attendance in 2011.   Also both PRP and Muskingum County there will be an ApplianceZone.com autograph session and fans still have the opportunity to register to win the 2011 Chevrolet Camaro Pace Car that will be on display at both venues. To register go to www.appliancezone.com.   For the latest breaking news on the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series click on www.lucasdirt.com or you can call the series office at (951) 532-2503. NETWORK AIR DATE AIR TIME VENUE EVENT NAME LOCATION EVENT DATE SPEED 7/31/11 1:00 PM Magnolia Motor Speedway Clash at the Mag Columbus, MS 7/9/11 SPEED 8/7/11 1:00 PM Tri-City Speedway Budweiser Battle at the Beach Pontoon Beach, IL 7/15/11 VERSUS 8/27/11 2:30 PM Batesville Motor Speedway Bad Boy 98 Batesville, AR 5/21/11 SPEED 9/4/11 11:00 AM Florence Speedway 29th Annual Sunoco Race Fuels North/South 100 Presented by Lucas Oil Florence, KY 8/13/11 MavTV 9/8/11 9:00PM Batesville Motor Speedway Bad Boy 98 Batesville, AR 5/21/11 SPEED 9/17/11 2:00 PM Lawrenceburg Speedway   Lawrenceburg, IN 8/26/11 SPEED 10/2/11 1:00 PM Portsmouth Raceway Park River Days Rumble Portsmouth, OH 9/3/11 SPEED 10/9/11 1:00 PM Virginia Motor Speedway ASi Racewear USA 100 Saluda, VA 9/17/11 SPEED 10/23/11 6:00 PM Brownstown Speedway 32nd Annual Jackson 100 Brownstown, IN 9/24/11 SPEED 10/30/11 3:00 PM Dixie Speedway Lucas Oil Dixie Shootout Woodstock, GA 10/8/11 VERSUS 12/18/11 6:00 PM Florence Speedway 29th Annual Sunoco Race Fuels North/South 100 Presented by Lucas Oil Florence, KY 8/13/11 MavTV 12/29/11 9:00PM Florence Speedway 29th Annual Sunoco Race Fuels North/South 100 Presented by Lucas Oil Florence, KY 8/13/11 SPEED TBA TBA Lucas Oil Speedway Diamond Nationals Wheatland, MO 7/16/11 SPEED TBA TBA Knoxville Raceway 8th Annual Lucas Oil Late Model Knoxville Nationals Knoxville, IA 10/1/11 MavTV TBA TBA Dixie Speedway Lucas Oil Dixie Shootout Woodstock, GA 10/8/11 VERSUS TBA TBA Dixie Speedway Lucas Oil Dixie Shootout Woodstock, GA 10/8/11

2011 Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Sponsors   ApplianceZone.com- "The Official Appliance Parts Retailer" of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series   ASI Racewear - "The Official Merchandise Vendor" of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series   Canidae Pet Foods - "The Official Pet Foods" of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series   DART Machinery - "The Official Engine Components" of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series   E3 Spark Plugs - "The Official Spark Plug" of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series   Geico Power Sports - "The Official Insurance" of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series   General Tire - "The Official Tire" of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series   Hoosier Tire - "The Official Race Tire" of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series   K&N Filters - "The Official Filter" of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series   Lucas Oil Products - "The Official Oil" of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Magnaflow Exhaust - "The Official Exhaust" of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series   MavTV - "The Official Men's Network" of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series   R&L Carrier - "The Official Carrier" of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series   Rockstar Energy Drink - "The Official Drink" of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series   Speedco - "The Official Truck Lube and Tire Center" of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series   Sunoco Race Fuels - "The Official Fuel" of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series   2011 Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Supporters Include:   Allstar Performance, American Racer, Banshee Graphics, Bloomquist Race Cars, COMP Cams, Cornett Racing Engines, Cruise with the Champions, CV Products, DirtonDirt.com, Dominator Race Products, Dyers Top Rods, ECR Race Engines, Eibach Springs, Fast Shafts, Gaerte Engines, GRT Race Cars, Hawk Performance, Hypercoil, Janowski Insurance, Jay Dickens Racing Engines, JE Pistons, JRi Shocks, Keyser MFG, Longhorn Chassis, MasterSbilt Chassis, Öhlins, Outerwears, PBM/Erson Cams, Performance Bodies, Pierce Racecars, Pro Power Racing, Quarter Master, Race Engine Design, Red Buck Cigars, Rhyne Race Engines, Rick Schwallie Photography, Ringers Gloves, Rocket Chassis, Roush Yates Engines, Roush Yates Performance, Safety Solutions, Sweet Manufactuing, Vic Hill Race Engines, Warrior Race Cars, Weld Racing Wheels, Wiles Drive Shafts, Wrisco, 5150 Race Trailers.     James Essex, Public Relations Coordinator, jessex@lucasdirt.com

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Chub Frank Racing
982 Lottsville Niobe Road
Bear Lake, PA 16402
814-489-3952


Chub Frank Salvages 12th-Place Finish At Winchester, Looks Ahead To This Weekend’s Firecracker 100

BEAR LAKE, PA – June 21, 2011 – Chub Frank got in a final tune-up at Lernerville Speedway and ended a month-long break from World of Outlaws Late Model Series competition at Winchester (Va.) Speedway last weekend.

Now the veteran driver known as ‘Chubzilla’ has his sights squarely set on the fifth annual WoO LMS Firecracker 100 this weekend (June 23-25) at the four-tenths-mile Lernerville oval located in Sarver, Pa.

Frank, 49, of Bear Lake, Pa., enters the Firecracker 100 weekend, which features 30-lap, $6,000-to-win preliminary A-Mains on Thurs., June 23, and Fri., June 24, and the $30,000-to-win 100-lap finale on Sat., June 25, with three top-five finishes in as many visits to Lernerville this season. Last Friday night he finished fifth in the track’s 25-lap DIRTcar UMP Late Model feature.

“I’m looking forward to the Firecracker,” said Frank, who scored a win and a second-place finish in his previous starts at Lernerville earlier this season. “I’d love to win that 30-grand, but it’s gonna be tough. I’m not even sure what car I’m gonna run yet.”

Frank entered his newest Corry Rubber/Hino Toyota/Horton Equipment Rocket No. 1* in last Friday night’s program, but its performance on a faster, tackier track surface than he had raced on earlier this year left him uncertain if it will be the right machine for the Firecracker. He thinks there’s a good shot the track surface might not get as slick as usual for the 100-lapper because weather forecasts for the weekend do not call for extremely high temperatures and clear, sunny days.

“I want the track to be 19 seconds (a lap),” said Frank, stating his preference for a slick surface this weekend. “If the track has a lot of traction and is 17 seconds (a lap), then this new car doesn’t seem like it will like it as much. We’ll have to see what happens.”

Frank has started all four previous Firecracker 100s with a top finish of fifth to his credit, in 2007. He’s also recorded finishes of sixth (’08 and ‘10) and 12th (’09).

Last weekend also got Frank back on the road with the WoO LMS after the national tour sat idle since May 12. He salvaged a 12th-place finish in the Gunter’s Honey Spring 50 at Winchester after using a provisional spot to start 23rd.

Frank timed 11th-fastest in the 30-car field and started fourth in the second heat race, but he and fellow WoO LMS regular Tim Fuller were swept up in a turn-two tangle early in the prelim when J.T. Spence went around in front of them. Frank retired to the pit area with front bumper and nosepiece damage that had to be hastily repaired.

Despite just one caution flag midway through the race to slow the action in the A-Main, Frank managed to work his way forward to the verge of the top 10.

“The car was actually good and we were going to the front,” said Frank. “From the dead-last row, finishing 12th was O.K. That heat race just put us too far behind.”

Frank remained sixth in the WoO LMS points standings through 11 events this season, 120 points behind leader Rick Eckert.

For more information on Chub Frank, visit his Web site at www.chubfrank.com.

Chub Frank Racing receives support from many valued sponsors, including Corry Rubber, Lake Shore Paving, Hino Toyota, Sorbera Family Chiropractic, Horton Equipment, All-Star Performance, Slavic Corporation, Custom Race Engines, GW Performance, Integra Shocks and Hoosier Tire.

 

For Immediate Release Still Super at Winchester: Richards Breaks Through for First World of Outlaws Late Model Series Victory of 2011 and Becomes Tour's Career Win Leader   SHINNSTON, W. Va. - June 20, 2011 - A visit to Winchester (Va.) Speedway was just what Josh Richards needed to get back on the winning track on the World of Outlaws Late Model Series.   Racing at a track where he's shined in special-show starts over the past two years - and driving the Ernie Davis-owned Rocket No. 25 that has been his mount every time he's attacked the one-third-mile oval - Richards captured Saturday night's Gunter's Honey Spring 50 to earn his long-awaited first victory of 2011 on the national tour.   With this triumph, the 23-year-old star from Shinnston, W.Va., became the winningest driver on the WoO LMS since its reincarnation in 2004 under the World Racing Group banner. It was his 29th career win on the circuit, breaking him out of a tie with Steve Francis atop the win list.   "I'm excited to finally get a win this year and break that tie with Francis (on the career list)," Richards said in a WoO LMS press release. "It still feels unreal to be the all-time winner now."   In the first-ever WoO LMS event at Winchester, Richards, who started from the pole position, passed Vic Coffey for the lead on lap seven of the 50-lap A-Main and never relinquished the top spot. He survived a late-race challenge from Jamie Lathroum to secure the checkered flag.   "I saw my crew guys (motioning from the infield) - I knew someone was coming," Richards said in the WoO LMS release. "I thought it was (Darrell) Lanigan, (but) it was Lathroum. He came up through there and raced hard.   "I was just trying to keep the lead," he added. "I felt like we were a little bit too soft on tires, so I was just doing all I could to hold on at the end. That was definitely the hardest (race) I've ever won here."   The victory gave Richards eight wins in his last 10 starts at Winchester, including three this season. All of his scores have come behind the wheel of Davis' No. 25, a machine he runs in most non-WoO LMS events.   "It was just more convenient (to run Davis' machine)," said Richards, who entered the first WoO LMS event of his career in a car not owned by his father. "Ernie's is 25 minutes up the road (in Martinsburg, W. Va.) and we've been running good in this car here, so it just made sense to bring it here.   "Our car would've been fine tonight. I feel like we still could have won in it. But there's no doubt that we run great here with Ernie's stuff, so why not stay with what works? It's also cool to get a World of Outlaws win for Ernie and his family here at their home track."   Richards, who timed eighth-fastest in the 30-car field, won his heat race after Davis' Joey Pingleton-led crew changed a seized-up rear end on the car. He then set out on a mission in the A-Main.   "Starting on the pole, I knew it was our race to lose," said Richards. "I was hungry for a win and I wasn't gonna lose from a lack of effort."   Richards, who came to Winchester after finishing 10th in Friday's ARCA Racing Series RainEater Wiper Blades 200 at Michigan International Speedway, drew closer to the top spot in the WoO LMS points standings with his victory. He sits second in the points race after 11 events, trailing Rick Eckert by just 12 points.   Next on Richards' WoO LMS agenda is the fifth Firecracker 100 at Lernerville Speedway in Sarver, Pa., a three-day extravaganza that runs from June 23-25. The weekend includes full programs topped by 30-lap, A-Mains on Thurs., June 23, and Fri., June 24, and the 100-lapper on Sat., June 25.   Richards won the first preliminary feature during last year's Firecracker 100 weekend but fell short in the 100-lap headliner, finishing seventh. He is confident that this year he can make a bid for the biggest win of his career driving his father's blue No. 1.   For more information on Josh Richards, visit www.joshrichards.com, follow him on Twitter at @Josh_Richards1.         Josh Richards' No. 1 team carries support from Rocket Chassis, Kentucky Fuel Corporation, Cornett Racing Engines, Seubert Calf Ranches,Ernie D's Enterprises, ACE Metal Works, Petroff Towing, Tony Stewart Racing, Sunoco Race Fuels, Hoosier Racing Tires, Integra Shocks, Slavic Custom Decals, Valvoline, AEM, ATL Fuel Cells, Aurora Bearing Company, Autolite, Banshee Graphics, Barnes Systems, Beyea Performance, Brinn Transmissions, Brodix Cylinder Heads, Braswell Carburetion, Butlerbuilt Seat Systems, CV Products, Dohm Cycles, Dyer's Top Rods, Fram Filters, Frankland Rearends, Howe Racing, LSI, MSD Ignition, Outerwears, Performance Bodies, Performance Friction Brakes, Performance Rod & Custom, Rand, Ringers Gloves, Scott Performance Wire, Simpson Race Products, Sweet Manufacturing, Tel Tech, TWM Racing Products, Trick Carbon Fiber Driveshafts, Jones Racing Products, TurboStart Racing Batteries, Ultra Lite Brakes, US Brake, Weld Racing Wheels, Will Kinzer Foundation, Wehr's Machine, Wilwood and Wrisco Aluminum.       Honey Elizabeth Rentz   Rising Star Management Group hrentz@risingstarmg.com (704) 658-7650

June 20, 2011

Virginia’s Own Denny Hamlin Takes the Checkered Flag

In a quest to make it into the 2011 Chase for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Championship, Virginia’s own Denny Hamlin drove his way to the checkered flag Sunday at Michigan International Speedway.

Sunday’s win is Hamlin’s first of the season, after winning eight times in 2010 and contending for the series title. He entered the weekend 12th in points with no guarantee that he would make the 2011 Chase for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Championship. With Sunday’s victory, Hamlin jumped to the ninth position in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series point standings and with the win is one step closer to securing a spot in the championship field.

“This is the point of the season where we really need to start hitting our stride, and hopefully we've got another good 10 weeks before the Chase starts," said Hamlin. "Realistically, you know if the whole world collapses and ends, you're still one win away from getting a Chase spot, pretty much. We know two wins pretty much puts you in. From here on out, we know we're one win away."

Hamlin will return to Richmond International Raceway, his home track, on Saturday, September 10 for the “One Last Race to Make The Chase,” as the defending race winner. Tickets for the September 9-10 NASCAR doubleheader weekend are on sale now and can be purchased at www.rir.com  or by calling the Richmond International Raceway ticket office at 866-455-RACE (7223).

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