FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE JUNE 6, 2011
DICK JORDAN 11-99


360 SPRINTS EYE HANFORD AFTER “RON OTTO MEMORIAL” RAINOUT


Ryan Bernal continues to lead the USAC West Coast 360 Sprint Car standings after rain forced cancellation of last Saturday night’s “Ron Otto Memorial” at Santa Maria (Calif.) Speedway.

The series resumes July 16 at the Giant Chevrolet Kings Speedway in Hanford, Calif. and Bernal enters that race with a 31-point lead over Richard VenderWeerd.


USAC WEST COAST 360 SPRINT CAR POINT STANDINGS

1-Ryan Bernal-354; 2-Richard VanderWeerd-323; 3-Jace VanderWeerd-293; 4-Bud Kaeding-290; 5-Wes Gutierrez-285; 6-Greg Alexander-272; 7-Danny Faria Jr.-242; 8-Justyne Hamblin-231; 9-Peter Murphy-230; 10-Dennis Howell-213.

 

June 6, 2011

Federated Auto/Fisher Auto Parts 35 Super Weekend Gets Bigger
AMRA Proud to Unveil Revitalized Road Warrior Challenge
Schrader to appear at both tracks/ Wallace at Natural Bridge

(AMRA) American Motor Racing Association News Release June 3, 2011

MT. ALTO, WV- Beckley Motor Speedway, Beckley, WV and Natural Bridge Speedway, Lexington, VA have come together for AMRA "Super Weekend" Friday, June 10 and Saturday, June 11 for a pair of "Federated Racing Fisher Auto Parts 35" modified extravaganza's, featuring the powerful AMRA open wheel modifieds. Although the two tracks are working together in a festive spirit, a sort of "Border Wars" has emerged in what is quickly becoming one of the biggest weekends in AMRA Road Warrior Challenge history; if not one of the biggest in all of open wheel modified racing.

In addition to one of the top notch purses east of the Mississippi, another drawing card is the appearance of NASCAR legend Kenny Schrader, who will participate in the program in his Federated Auto Parts dirt modified. Also billed on the card for Saturday night at Natural Bridge is another Kenny--Kenny Wallace, "The Hermanator", who will also compete in his Federated Auto Modified (only Sat.). The close proximity of the tracks makes the weekend attractive to both racers and fans.

Although Schrader and Wallace are on the Marquis, there is a supporting cast of many of the best open wheel racers in the country, including past and present AMRA stars, and track champions from member AMRA tracks who are committing to the huge race weekend. Top name drivers from outside the AMRA are also showing interest in coming to town to sweep the best of the AMRA. Many bragging rights are at stake.

An attractive addition to the NBS program is that 24 cars will take the green flag for the feature. 18 cars plus the RWT provisional will be the norm at Beckley for a 19-car field.
Friday at Beckley, Eagle Coal, Gerald Stokes/West Star Management of Beckley, WV and Vondy Brunty have sweetened the pot as race sponsor, elevating the Beckley purse to $1,200 to win and $175 to start, a total feature pay-out of $6170. Also, there will be a "Dash for Cash" paying $100 to win, featuring the six heat race winners. Racers will have to race their way into the dash and their finish will determine the starting line-up for the feature.

A similar "Dash for Cash" has been added at Natural Bridge where Erwin Racing Supply is sponsoring the $100 to win dash; and Brett Hamilton Enterprises is sponsoring the race hard-charger to the tune of $100. In addition, the NBS race will pay $1,500 to the winner, $200 to start in the first-ever appearance of the Road Warriors at the thriving speed-plant.
Both races are 35 lap features with one (1)- lap qualifying, a fast car dash, qualifying heats, and at least one B-main. The evening will culminate with the "Federated Racing Fisher Auto Parts 35" features.

Natural Bridge Speedway promoter's Larry and Karey Ramsey are pleased to be a part of the newly formed partnership with the American Motor Racing Association for the 2011 racing season as well as hosting other AMRA events. The Natural Bridge team is looking forward to a great season. Likewise, one of the veteran promoters of the AMRA, Jimmy Williams of Beckley Motorsports Park is pleased to be a partner is this great racing opportunity. Additionally, the AMRA is pleased to have both tracks and Federated Auto Parts working together so diligently to put on a great show for both fans and drivers.

Natural Bridge Speedway and Federated Auto Parts welcome Kenny Schrader and Kenny Wallace to Natural Bridge Speedway. Schrader and Wallace will both compete in the AMRA open wheel modified series. Fans may visit www.nbspeedway.com for more details.

Natural Bridge gates open at 3:00, the driver's meeting is at 5:15, hot laps are at 5:30. The track has an 11:00 p.m. curfew so anyone making the tow will be home early. Sunoco race fuel is available at both tracks. AMB TransX260 Transponders and RACEceivers available at the NBS track. Racceivers are required.

At Beckley, Racecars are timed by the transponder system and are required. Transponders can be rented for $10 per week along with a $5 fee for the carrier. Transponder carriers are required. Transponder and carrier can be purchased for a fee. Transponders are required to be placed on the bottom side of the rear axle tube on the right side of the car with the silver side facing down for Late Models and Modifeds. Gates Open at 5 p.m. and warm-ups are at approximately 7:00. Plans for a Meet and Greet are also in the works so that fans can come early and get an autograph from Kenny Schrader. See the website for details.

More information can be found at http://www.federatedautoparts.com/  ; http://beckleymotorsportspark.com/new/index.html ;
www.nbspeedway.com ;  and www.amramodified.com .
See directions to respective tracks at end of release.

The AMRA recommends that drivers and fans contact various tracks for start times via phone or individual track websites before traveling.

Malta Doors and Windows has again signed on as Title Sponsor of the AMRA for 2011. Other fine sponsors of the MALTA AMRA Modified series are Dave Poske's Performance Parts, Wrisco, Hoosier/Hoosier Tire Ohio Valley, PBM Performance, PBM Performance Products, AERO Racing Wheels, Rocket Chassis, Bell Racing, Lincoln Welders, Hypercoils, Bazell Race Fuels, Alky Racing Alcohol, Kluhsman Racing Components (KRC), Evans Vinyl Signs, WV Tax & Bookkeeping, Winters Performance, Bilstein Shocks, PST Drive Shafts, Schoenfield, Killer Bee Race Bodies and Pike Street Lanes. Join the AMRA now!-America's Open Wheeled Modifieds Most Competitive Series! Tru-Tech and Freddie Carpenter is now a proud sponsor of the Late Model Series, while The Bumper Man, Killer Bee Bodies and Carthage Auto Parts have joined the AMRA team. Carthage Auto Parts and Dave Norton will now sponsor the Rookie of the Year Award.

More details can be acquired by visiting www.maltawindows.net  on the web or by visiting << www.amramodified.com  >>.
Another media press release will follow at midweek.



Directions to Beckley

Physical Address:
301 Race Track Road.
Prosperity, WV 25909
Driving Directions: Driving Directions
FROM THE NORTH
PARKERSBURG/CHARLESTON AREA
Take I-77 South to Exit 48 US 19
Follow US 19 towards Bradley/North Beckley
Turn Right on Robert C Byrd Drive
Take Robert C Byrd Drive to Prosperity RD (0.6 Miles)
Turn Right onto Prosperity RD
Follow Prosperity RD To Race Track RD (0.7 Miles)
Turn Right onto Racetrack RD
Follow Racetrack RD to Beckley Motorsports Park. (0.4 Miles)
Track is located on the left of Racetrack RD
FROM SOUTH
PRINCETON, WV OR VIRGINIA

Take I-77 North to Exit 48 US 19 North Beckley Summersville
Follow US 19 towards Bradley/North Beckley
Turn Right on Robert C Byrd Drive
Take Robert C Byrd Drive to Prosperity RD (0.6 Miles)
Turn Right onto Prosperity RD
Follow Prosperity RD To Race Track RD (0.7 Miles)
Turn Right onto Racetrack RD
Follow Racetrack RD to Beckley Motorsports Park. (0.4 Miles)
Track is located on the left of Racetrack RD

Natural Bridge................

Directions to Natural Bridge
168 North Dry Well Road,
Natural Bridge, VA 24578
(click here for map)
Driving directions from Winchester, VA:

Interstate 81 South
Take Exit 180A (Exit is on left)
Travel about 2 miles on US 11
Take left onto North Dry Well Road
Track is a short distance on right.
Driving Directions from Roanoke, VA:
Interstate 81 North
Take Exit 175
Turn Right to get to US 11
Take a left onto US 11
Travel approximately 3 1/2 miles on US 11
Turn Right onto North Dry Well Road
 

Keselowski Stays Cool With Fuel at Kansas Brad Keselowski outran Dale Earnhardt Jr. with fuel strategy to survive a hot day and win Sunday's STP 400 at Kansas Speedway. Full Story NASCAR Addresses Altercation NASCAR released a statement Sunday morning reacting to Saturday’s confrontation between Richard Childress and Kyle Busch at Kansas Speedway. Full Story Allgaier Good to Last Drop at Chicago Justin Allgaier took advantage of Carl Edwards running out of fuel on the last lap to win Saturday night’s NASCAR Nationwide Series STP 300 at Chicagoland Speedway. Full Story Dillon Grabs Diploma and Trophy Ty Dillon capped off his High School graduation by winning Saturday night’s ARCA Racing Series Messina Wildlife Animal Stopper 150 at Chicagoland Speedway. Full Story McMahan Best at Belleville For the second time in the past three World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series events, Paul McMahan raced his way to Victory Lane, this time at the Belleville High Banks. Full Story STP 400 Race Results Kansas Loop Data eBook Kansas Rear View Mirror Massey Wins Second Straight Spencer Massey raced to his second consecutive win of the season Sunday at the NHRA SuperNationals at Old Bridge Township Raceway Park. Full Story Home Win for Bowyer Clint Bowyer scored a win at his home track - Kansas Speedway - on Saturday after he grabbed the checkered flag in the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series O'Reilly Auto Parts 250. Full Story Kinser Wins Again at Lakeside Steve Kinser used a grippy high lane to power past Brian Brown and hold on for his fifth win of 2011 and second in a row at Lakeside Speedway on Saturday night. Full Story SunTrust Team Shines at The Glen Ricky Taylor held off Scott Pruett by 3.839 seconds Saturday to win the 30th Sahlen’s Six Hours of The Glen, ending one winning streak while continuing another. Full Story

June 5, 2011

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

Grandview June 28, Lincoln July 12, & Grandview August 3rd. .
TRIPLE $20 ADMISSION PRICES FOR COMING NAPA AUTO PARTS THUNDER SHOWS. . . .We're almost at 100!

The 100th NAPA Auto Parts Thunder on the Hill Racing Series event will take place at the Grandview Speedway on Tuesday night, June 28 featuring a big, big show of 410 sprints and 358 Modifieds. This edge of your seat show will offer qualifying for both divisions leading up to a $5,000 to win 35 lap sprint feature and a $2,500 to win 358 modified feature. For the fans, the admission will remain the same as previous years with an attractive $20 adult general admission price. In fact, the next two Thunder Show will offer $20 adult general admissions with those shows taking place at the Lincoln Speedway on July 12 and Grandview Speedway on August 3rd. The Lincoln Speedway Thunder on the Road show will be sponsored by Pioneer Pole Buildings, NAPA Auto Parts and MACH 1 Chassis and showcase the Race of Champions Modifieds and the MACH1 358/360 Sprint Challenge. Then on August 3rd at Grandview, the Race of Champions Modifieds and Sportsman will team-up for the double-header TRAFFIC JAM on the hill.

It's three blockbuster events, each offering an adult general admission price of just $20. These events not only offer an attractive admission, but all three shows offer two premier divisions. No boring sleeper divisions on these three programs. It's racing as it should be and for an admission that is certainly reasonable. With fuel cost being what they are, keeping control of the admission price is what we are offering for the valued race fan.

Brian Leppo won the Thunder Series opener for the 410 sprints on May 25 as Jeff Strunk ended a five year Thunder on the Hill drought by winning the 25 lap modified feature driving the Norm Hansell owned modified. On May 31st, Bobby East won a thriller in the USAC Eastern Storm stop on the Hill as Steve Buckwalter won the ARDC feature event.

So now we approach the third race of 2011 and the historic 100th Thunder on the Hill Racing Series event. The series started in 1990 as a stand alone 410 sprint show that saw Stevie Smith take the inaugural victory. From that point on, the series grew to be diverse and offer a variety of divisions and truly, special events. From the WoO Sprints, to the All Stars, CRA Sprints, SCRA Sprints, DIRT Big Block Modifieds, URC Sprints, ARDC Midgets, RoC Modifieds & Sportsman, 358 Sprints and the World of Outlaws Late Models, had all played a part in Thunder on the Hill.

Advance tickets for all three events are now available by calling 443-513-4456 or please visit our website at www.thunderonthehillracingseries.com

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


Tuesday, June 28 THUNDER EVENT #100
THUNDER ON THE HILL RACING SERIES 7:30 PM
Pennsylvania Sprint Speed Week Series 410 Sprints & 358 Modifieds

Wednesday, August 3 THUNDER ON THE HILL RACING SERIES 7:30 PM
ROC on the Hill TRAFFIC JAM 60 lap Modifieds & 40 laps Sportsman

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 99
When: Tuesday, June 28 7:30 PM Gates Open at 5 PM
What: 410 Sprints Pennsylvania Sprint Speed Week & 358 Modifieds.
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: $25
Track #: 610-754-7688
Website: www.thunderonthehillracingseries.com  or www.grandviewspeedway.com 

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

END

 

June 5, 2011

HAMLIN SPEEDWAY NEWS

Hamlin, PA - Blockbuster 6th Annual Two-Day Sizzzler Electrifies Hamlin Speedway Weekend
by: Steve Pados, GA Motorsports Media

Doing things the proper way elevated the Hamlin Speedway another notch above the rest as the successful promotional team of Denise and Randy Smith ushered in their 6th Annual two-day Spring into Summer Sizzler over the past weekend at the Hamlin Speedway located near the junction of Routes 191 and 590 in Hamlin, Pennsylvania. The Blockbuster weekend of racing activities brought out 121 entries for the Friday night racing and followed up Saturday with 144 entries for a two day total of 265 entries topping last year's numbers of 98 entries on Friday and 126 on Saturday. For the Smith Family, who have long standing ties with the greater racing community, the two day event proved to be the icing on the cake for their promotional efforts as they took over the shuttered Hamlin facility in 2006 and through hard work and vision and a dedicated work force, the speedway has been resurrected into one of the top speedways in the country for small division racing action. The now famous picnic, a roaring bonfire and the exciting on track racing action provided the tons of fireworks throughout the record setting weekend at the speedway. The threat of rain on Saturday did nothing to deter the great crowd on hand and as the cars pulled onto the race track for hot-laps the sun came blasting though the clouds to give indication this was truly a weekend for the racers.

The makeup feature for the All-Star Slingshot racers from May 21st kicked off the main events. The hottest Slingshot driver in the country Simon Egan continued to have the hot hand and and big right foot as he powered his way to his sixth triumph overall in the 2011 racing season. Cody Kline was the runner-up with Billy Clark in third, John Pantis fourth and 2010 Empire champion Charlie Lawrence completing the top five. The make-up Wingless 600 Micro feature followed and it was Garden Stater Jeff Hartman finding the magic to claim the feature win in his Hyper hot rod and the $750.00 top prize that went along with it. Mike Carber was the runner-up with hard charging Brett Michalski claiming third place money and Shelby Harper and Brian Carber completing the top five.

Ryan Smith won the regularly scheduled 270 Micro main with Joe Smith, Robbie Watson, Tommy Kunsman Jr and Matt Mountz completing the top five. Bullville, New York's Tommy Zwart made his lone appearance of the weekend count as he scored his first career win at Hamlin in the Junior Slingshot showcase event. Chris Kurtz was the runner-up with Zack Weisenfluh, Dylan Martin and Kyle Gruber next in line. Justin Brewster captured the Rookie 600 main event over Rick Perone with Austin Burke, Tim Howell and James Morris following. Marc Daniels borrowed a ride to capture the Super Slinger main with Wes Hearn continuing his great work at the speedway to nail down the runner-up spot with Aaron Henneforth in third, Bob Clark in fourth and Jimmy Johnston completing the top five. The Rookie 270 main was captured by Makenzie Harper over Scott Avery and Hayden Miller.

Don Schmidt became a first time career winner at Hamlin when he captured the Slingshot main event in a stellar drive over a the toughest Slingshot field in the country. Youngster Danny Buccafusca continues to impress with a solid runner-up finish and not to be denied was Eddie Strada as the South Canaan sensation drive to an impressive podium finish. Cody Kline was fourth and Charlie Lawrence fifth to complete the top five. Super Slinger champion Paul Ennes, Mike McLaughlin, Shannon Smith, Simon Egan and former track champion Billy Clark completed the top ten finishers. Wes Hearn raced his way into the main event by capturing the B-Main.

Brett Michalski raced to a convincing win in the Wingless 600 Micro main as we over a very stout field of talented drivers in doing so. Ryan Smith, Brian Carber, Jay Hartman, and Mike Carber rounded out the top five. The second five consisted of Ryan Greth, Mick D'Agostino, Kyle Lick, Jordan Tittle, and Billy Clark. Tom Kohler raced his way into the main event with a win in the B-Main.

June 3rd: Friday Results

All Star Slingshots: (Make-up from 5/21) Simon Egan, Cody Kline, Bill Clark, John Pantis, Charlie Lawrence, Charlie Shaver, Jeff Cosgrove, Danny Buccafusca, Robbie Hocker, Eddie Strada, Mack Brink, Kyle Rode, Paul Ennes, Don Schmidt, Shannon Smith, Henry Anderson, AJ Tonkin, John Bockhorn, John Rooks Jr, Dale Kober, Mike McLaughlin, Colin White, Gary Dennis, Troy Langendoerfer

600 Wingless Micros: (Make-up from 5/21) Jeff Hartman, Mike Carber, Brett Michalski, Shelby Harper, Brian Carber, Brian Gilmore, Mick D'Agostino, Rhett Long, Doug Snyder, Ryan Wood, Joe Kata, Kyle Lick, Tony Iudicello, Shannon Smith, Joseph Smith, Cait Chambers, Alex Curley, Ryan Greth, Bill Clark, Bobby Butler, Grant Hilfiger, Jay Hartman, Molly Chambers, (DQ) Jonathan Hull

270 Micros: Ryan Smith, Joe Smith, Robbie Watson, Tommy Kunsman Jr, Matt Mountz, Kurt Bettler, CJ Heinig, Larry Hoagland, Trevor Dunn, Kendall Segar, Kyle Rutledge, Larry Mekic, Mike Casario, Richie O'Neill Kurt Bettler, Darin Bartholomew

600 Wingless Micros: Brett Michalski, Ryan Smith, Brian Carber, Jay Hartman, Mike Carber, Ryan Greth, Mick D'Agostino, Kyle Lick, Jordan Tittle, Bill Clark, Tom Kohler, Jeff Halligan, Doug Snyder, Austin Ely, Jeff Hartman, Brian Gilmore, Rick Perone, Alex Curley, Ryan Wood, Rhett Long, Mike Dicely, Tony Iudicello, Shelby Harper, James Morris

Junior Slingshots: Tommy Zwart, Chris Kurtz, Zack Weisenfluh, Dylan Martin, Kyle Gruber, Thomas Strupp, Jacob Dunn, Collin Dubois, Tyler Peet, Bobby Flood

Super Slingshots: Marc Daniels, Wes Hearn, Aaron Henneforth, Bob Clark, Jimmy Johnston, Paul Ennes, Henry Anderson, Charlie Shaver, Dale Kober, Herb Finger

270 Rookie Micros: Makenzie Harper, Scott Avery, Hayden Miller

600 Rookie Wingless Micros: Justin Brewster, Rick Perone, Austin Burke, Tim Howell, James Morris, Riley Moczulski, Steve Van Valkenburg, Rick Casario, Sheldon Iudicello, Danielle Dickinson, Jamie Czekai, Larry Mekic, Carl Mease, Heidi Hedin, Carol Shire

All Star Slingshots: Don Schmidt, Danny Buccafusca, Eddie Strada, Cody Kline, Charlie Lawrence, Paul Ennes, Mike McLaughlin, Shannon Smith, Simon Egan, Bill Clark, Robbie Hocker, Jeff Cosgrove, Colin White, Kyle Rode, Charlie Shaver, Hunter Smith, Dale Kober, Henry Anderson, AJ Tonkin, John Bockhorn, Wes Hearn, Bill Weaver, Gary Dennis, Mike Fogler

The speedway swung back into action on Saturday night with two make-up features from May 21st for the rookie open wheelers. In the first Bernville's Hayden Miller established himself at the point at the drop of the green flag and led all twenty laps to claim the win with Scott Avery in the runner-up role and Makenzie Harper and Ron Pierson completing the top four finishers. Jacob Hendershot led the first ten laps of the rookie 600 main make-up until spinning out. Justin Brewster inherited the lead and lead the remainingl;aps to claim the victory. Austin Burke finished second with Jamie Czekai and Larry Mekic in third and fourth and Jacob Hendershot storming back to claim a fifth place finish.

"The Little Tornado" Zack Weisenfluh was on the money with a wire to wire triumph im the Junior Slingshot main event. "Thrillin" Dylan Martin provided the competition when he broke through late in the event to challenge but settled for the runner-up role. "The Midget" Chris Kurtz rolled into third place with Jacob Dunn and Thomas Strupp completing the top five and newcomer Kevin Predmore Jr making a strong impression with a sixth place finish after running with the leaders until trapped behind a lapped car.

Super Slinger racing found Wes Hearn wielding the hot hand as he drove into the lead at the drop of the green flag and never looked back to claim his first Hanlin Speedway victory.
Aaron Henneforth silently drove through the field to slip by second place man "The Harmony Hurricane" Roger Collins to finish second with Collins in third in his return to the Hamlin facility. Tommy Vroom Jr raced to fourth place and hard driving Henry Anderson completed the top five positions.

Mike Casario utilized a front row starting spot to grab the lead at the start of the 270 Micro main and led every lap to claim the victory in a superb drive for the roses. "The Hurricane" Harlee Schaffer was in for a great runner-up finish with Connecticut's CJ Heinig in third, Joe Smith in fourth and "The Aviator" Robbie Watson rounding out the top five. The rookie 270 Main followed and Scott Avery and Hayden Miller locked up in a dual for seven laps until they got together with both requiring wrecker service to remove them from the racing surface. On the restart, Makenzie Harper drove away from the field to claim the win with Ron Pierson second, the returning Missi Seip in third, Paul Rimsky fourth and newcomer Alyssa Riker completing the top five.

Justin Brewster led the first fifteen laps of the rookie 600 main event with Tim Howell following closely behind. Howell picked up the pace when Brewster came into lapped traffic and surged ahead to claim the win with Larry Mekic in the runner-up role and Brewster finishing in third. Jamie Czekai and Steve Van Valkenburg completed the top five.

Troy Langendoerfer hadn't been enjoying his best success on the speedway until Saturday night. A malady of problems seemed to always curtail his racing efforts but the Honesdale youngster put it all together with a sweet drive in the All Star Slingshot main event to hold off the best in the business in the world of Slingshot racing. A few anxious moments were encountered throughout the running of the feature event as the S&S Speedway gunslingers Shannon Smith and Simon Egan came rushing hard seeking victory as well as former National Slingshot Champion Cody Kline. Langendoerfer bobbled a couple of times but no one could gain an advantage as he righted the ship quickly to maintain his slight advantage over the field. A caution on lap-23 slowed the field and on the restart Smith utilized a top of the raceway pass to slip by Langendoerfer but another caution slowed the action and the field reverted back to the lap before. On the next restart Langendoefer played defense and he protected the top and Smith dove to the bottom and nearly pulled off the pass again but Langendoerfer held on and raced to the victory in close finish over Shannon Smith, Simon Egan, Cody Kline, Mike McLaughlin, Charlie Lawrence, Bill Clark, Don Schmidt, Kyle Rode and John Bockhorn.

The HTMA 600 Pro Series event had 44 of the best Micro drivers in the country doing battle on the 1/5 mile Hamlin surface. After a dual heat format established the top 16 starters, a 24 car starting field duked it out for 20 laps in a B-Main event that added the top eight to the starting field with Mike Dicely being added due to his point status in the series. Brian Carber started from the pole and led every lap of the 30-lap headliner to claim the victory but the event was a wild and wooly affair as every single inch of the speedway real estate was utilized by the drivers to make their move to the front. No one could buy the real estate as the talented racers had to drive hard to earn it. Carber did lose the lead one occasion as "Flyin" Ryan Smith was relentless in pressuring first Jonathan Hull and then leader Carber as he took over the lead only to lose the handle and get connected with another car to end his splendid drive. When the racing went back to green, Shane Lewis slipped by Hull to move into the runner-up slot to finish second with Hull in third, Brett Schoenly in fourth and Billy Clark completing the top five. Sixth through tenth were Brett Michalski, Mike Carber, Luke Thomas, Ryan Wilson and defending track champion Bobby Butler.

Eric Bodine captured the B-Main shoot out in a solid drive over Shelby Harper. The B-Main was halted on a couple of occasions but the most serious was a wild tumble taken by 2010 rookie 600 champion Joe Kata as a mad scramble in front of him blocked the racing channels and Kata got up over a wheel and got upside down. Kata was shaken in the scary incident but climbed out of the damaged racer under his own power. Kata later took a trip to the hospital to check out his vitals signs and was cleared to return home. The Kata Family would like to thank everyone for expressing their concern and offering help at such a critical time. Joe is at home resting after the ordeal but is anxious to return to the seat as soon as the racer is mended.

POCO-NOTES:

Former Lake Mocatek Speedway Co-Announcer Justin Beltrame was scheduled to fill in for Speedway Announcer Steve Pados on Friday evening but his Mom was rushed to the hospital and is in the intensive care unit. The speedway staff and managment has Mrs Beltrame in their hearts and prayers. Former New York racer Russ Sharp on a moments notice took over the announcing duties and did an admirable job in his first ever announcing venture. Sharp was very impressed with the Hamlin facility and the intensity of the great racing that takes place there.

June 4th: Saturday Results:

All Star Slingshots: Troy Langendoerfer, Shannon Smith, Simon Egan, Cody Kline, Mike McLaughlin, Charlie Lawrence, Bill Clark, Don Schmidt, Kyle Rode, John Bockhorn, Jimmy Johnston, Mike Fogler, Henry Anderson, Mack Brink, Bill Weaver, Robbie Hocker, Eddie Strada, John Pantis, John Rooks Jr, Colin White, Joe Howey, Gary Dennis, Danny Buccafusca, Hunter Smith

600 Wingless Micros: (HTMA 600 Pro Series) Brian Carber, Shane Lewis, Jonathan Hull, Brett Schoenly, Bill Clark, Brett Michalski, Mike Carber, Luke Thomas, Ryan Wilson, Bobby Butler, Mike Dicely, Jeff Hartman, Jay Hartman, Ryan Greth, Doug Snyder, Brock Bilger, Tom Kohler, Alex Curley, Shelby Harper, Tony Iudicello, Jeff Halligan, Eric Bodine, Ryan Smith, Joseph Smith, Mick D'Agostino

270 Micros: Mike Casario, Harlee Schaffer, CJ Heinig, Joe Smith, Robbie Watson, Matt Mountz, Darin Bartholomew, Kurt Bettler, Trevor Dunn, Tommy Kunsman Jr, Kendall Segar, Larry Mekic, Richie O'Neill, Larry Hoagland

Junior Slingshots: Zack Weisenfluh, Dylan Martin, Chris Kurtz, Jacob Dunn, Thomas Strupp, Kevin Predmore Jr, Kyle Gruber, Taylor Eccles, Bobby Flood, Collin Dubois, Caitlin Henneforth, Tyler Peet, Kira White

Super Slingshots: Wes Hearn, Aaron Henneforth, Roger Collins, Tommy Vroom Jr, Henry Anderson, Jerry Hughes, Paul Ennes, PJ Dempsey, Jimmy Johnston, Dale Kober, Bob Clark, John Rooks Sr, Herb Finger, CR Hill, Ziggy Thomashunis, Mike Wolfe

270 Rookie Micros: Makenzie Harper, Ron Pierson, Missi Seip, Paul Rimsky, Alyssa Riker, Josh Schaffer, Scott Avery, Hayden Miller

270 Rookie Micros: ( Make-up from 5/21) Hayden Miller, Scott Avery, Makenzie Harper, Ron Pierson

600 Wingless Rookie Micros: Tim Howell, Larry Mekic, Justin Brewster, Jamie Czekai, Steve Van Valkenburg, Austin Burke, Stephen Reynolds, Danielle Dickinson, Riley Moczulski, Rick Casario, Dan Beacon, Sheldon Iudicello, Adam Lounsbury, Heidi Hedin, Jacob Hendershot

600 Wingless Rookie Micros: (Make-up from 5/21) Justin Brewster, Austin Burke, Jamie Czekai, Larry Mekic, Jacob Hendershot, Rick Casario, Steve Van Valkenburg, Tim Howell, Danielle Dickinson, Riley Moczulski, Adam Lounsbury, Carol Shire

Racing every Saturday evening. Pit Gates open at the speedway at 1 PM; Drivers Meeting at 4:45; Hot Laps are at 5:00 and the racing begins at 6 PM sharp. Admission Prices are: Adults $8.00; Senior Citizens $4.00 Children under 6 are Free; Pit Pass: $20.00 The "new" General Admission Bonus Pack is available for families: It consists of 4 General Admission Tickets + $20.00 in Food Vouchers for $40.00 (a savings of $12.00)

June 11th finds the always popular NASCAR Crew Challenge and Autograph Session highlighting the evening's racing activities.

For further updates and information regarding all of the news and additions to the Hamlin Speedway, logon to their well documented website at: http://www.hamlinspeedway.com or call the speedway hotline at: 570 420 5500. For video work or questions regarding the purchase of videos from the exciting on-track action at the Hamlin Speedway, contact videographer Barry Boyd at: http://www.boydracingvideos.com  For photos of all of the Great racing action contact Rick Schwindenhammer Racing Photos at: http://www.ricksracingphotos.zenfolio.com

Visit us often for a great night of racing action as............................................



The Hamlin Speedway Is The Gateway To The Poconos
 

June 5, 2011

ACCORD SPEEDWAY NEWS

Accord, NY- Richard Smith Goes Topside To Capture Accord Speedway Victory
By: Steve Pados, Accord Speedway Media

In what proved to be the nicest day of the young summer season thus far, the Accord Speedway swung it's gates open for the seventh time in the 2011 racing season on A-Plus Sewer Service night at the racetrack and another great card had the enthusiastic racing fans wanting more as hometown spun racing star "Little" Richard Smith overcame a strong performance from Connecticut based Modified rookie Mike Sabia to claim his first victory of the season at the Ulster County speedplant. The bright sunshine and warm eighty degree weather greeted the always loyal racing crowd and the 118 driving hopefuls who poured into the Accord Speedway last evening as the Palmer Family presented another outstanding and entertaining racing spectacular as the Accord kitchen specialists offered up Pulled Pork Sandwiches and Baked Bean platters that proved to be a quick sell-out for the large crowd on hand. The evening also saw former Pure Stock champion "Tommy Gun" Tommy Johnson capture his first ever win at the speedway in the Healey Brothers Group Spec Sportsman main event.

After a series of hotly contested heat events, Mike Sabia and Richard Smith brought the 23-car starting field of VP Fuels/Rhinebeck Ford Modifieds to the line to kick-off the 30-lap feature attraction for the Modifieds. Sabia, sporting Big Block power, won the drag race at the start of the event and set-up shop as the leader for the first eleven laps of the exciting racing show. A stoppage to the contest for Andy Bachetti and Don Roselli gave Smith the second chance he was seeking. When racing resumed, Sabia chose the bottom channel to restart from and it was Smith alongside of him when the green flag waved. Smith and Sabia were hard on the throttle as the pair of hot shoes raced into turn one but it was Smith with the hot hand as he lowered the boom to power off of the top shelf of the raceway with the lead down the backstretch. Sabia was able to stay with Smith for a few laps but coming on quickly was a pack of Modified stars attacking the Accord clay with a vengeance as they worked their way into contention. From 14th starting position came point leader and all-time Modified Brett Hearn as he used a couple of hot lanes in his pursuit of the leaders. Hearn brought along Danny Creeden, Mike Ricci, Jerry Higbie and Jeff Heotzler with him and the star studded field duked it out for their section of real estate as they came a calling.

"The Jet" was applying a ton pressure to Sabia and the dual for position allowed Smith to slip away from the field as he never waivered in seeking his first victory of the season. Sabia did an outstanding job at holding off the best in the business and was able to turn back the Brett threat each and every lap of the 30-lap journey. As the checkered flag fell at the end of the event it was Richard Smith claiming the win in a brilliant drive from the top shelf of the raceway. Mike Sabia was the runner-up with Brett Hearn settling for third place money and still maintaining the 2011 point lead at the speedway. "DC" Danny Creeden continued his outstanding work at the speedway with a fourth place finish and "Iron" Mike Ricci rallied back to claim fifth place money. Jerry Higbie, Jeff Heotzler, Robbie Green, Clinton Mills from 20th and Richie Eurich completed the top ten finishers.

The Camper's Barn Sportsman main proved to be exciting from start to finish as David Coene out-gunned pole sitter Will Dietz to lead the first seven laps of the feature attraction. Coene brought with him some dancing partners as Jeff Hulseapple Shane Jablonka were involved in their own real state transaction. "Buckshot" Mike Barrett, who got off to a slow start, found his channel of choice and began to make his moves from the basement. Barrett was fast from the bottom and soon disposed of both Hulseapple and Jablonka and set sail for Coene. Utilizing a full head of steam, Barrett got the great run off of turn two to pull even with Coene as the pair entered turn three. Barrett executed the winning pass and came away with the lead as the eighth lap went into the books. Barrett was on the mark as he claimed his first win of the 2011 racing season. David Coene was the runner-up in a great drive with Hulseapple and Jablonka and point leader Kevin Ward completing the top five. Will Dietz, Jesse Marks, Greg McCloskey, Darrell Ford and Chris Stevens completed the top ten.

The Healey Brothers Group Spec Sportsman main could be best explained as being similar to that of a gunfight as a field of sharp shooters went hunting for a victory. Danny Cross, with Dynamite in hand, led the first eight laps with Tommy Johnson in pursuit. Cross seemed to develop a handling problem and Johnson wasted no time to change lanes and drive into the lead. Once in front, Johnson held the field captive as he drove away from the field and all eyes began to focus on the Matt Hitchcock, Whitey Slavin and Kyle Rohner battle that was brewing up like a saloon battle. Rohner kept finding the needed speed from the bottom to work his way past his competition to move into the runner-up role but this night belonged to Johnson as his flawless performance gave him his first career at the Accord facility. Rohner was the runner-up with Matt Hitchcock in third, Slavin in fourth and Phil Recchio completing the top five. Kyle VanDuser, Danny Cross, Patrick Murphy, Kenny Hinsch and the returning Brian Krummel rounded out the top ten.

The Lightning Sprints with 23 racers on hand, had the always quick Scott Goodrich grabbing the lead at the star and leading through the first four laps of the event. Fifteen year old Massachusetts hot shoe Kyle Smith found the magic to take over the lead on lap five and led until lap nine when former champion Clint Roehrs took a violent flip across the speedway in turn one. Peter Dance overtook Smith on the restart to set-up a battle for the point. Rich Woods, driving the KM Powersports entry normally driven by Matt Norrie, took over on lap fifteen and seemed on his way to victory in a blaze of glory. The second flip of the evening by tough luck driver JD Casazza slowed the pace on lap-18 and Wood's great drive went down the drain as he slowed to the infield. Smith would lead lap-19 but Dance was never say die as he grabbled the lead on the final lap to claim his first Accord Speedway main event. Smith, in a great drive, was the runner-up with Doug Norrie racing to third place, Ralph Utter hanging tough for fourth place money and Jon Moore completing the top five

The DC Landscaping main event for the Pro Stock racers was the Jimmy Sykes show as the veteran Keystone State wheel twister sped into the lead at the drop of the green flag and held off all comers as he drove to his first win of the season and second career win at Accord in a great drive for the roses. Al Christiana provided plenty of heat but settled for the runner-up role. John Roese was third with Tom Vasta riding to a fourth place finish and Bill Rion claiming fifth place money.

The Arkel Motors Pure Stock featured capped off the exciting night at Accord as co-announcer Joel Murns led the first two laps in the main event. His luck ran out when he slid up the raceway to allow Kyle Wright a clear lane to make the move and into the lead. Wright led the next three laps with Joe Narok challenging high and low to slip by. Narok took control of the event on lap six and led the remaining distance to claim his third win of the season at Accord. Ray Tarantino raced in a comeback performance to claim the runner-up honors and Kyle Wright, Ryan Johnson and Jerry Craig completed the top five.

MUD PLUGS:

The raceway was once again in top-flight form as the great field of competitors were able to utilize all of the raceway that produced three, four and sometimes five wide racing on the high banked quarter miler. Hot laps early on produced 13 second lap times for the Modifieds with the "Lightning Sprints" clicking off times in the 12.4 to 12.8 seconds per lap range. While the speedway dusted up with the Modified main, the speedway stayed in great shape all night long as Promoter Gary Palmer kept the water truck rolling in between the racing activity. Palmer had encountered problems with both of his graders and made the decision to purchase another grader in the middle of the week to perform his track duties with.

Problems in hot laps caused Danny Tyler to park the racer for the evening and utilize the second Darrell Ford racer with his top five in point status. Modified rookie Jimmy Wells returned to action and performed well in the feature event. Tyler Jackson saw his first action at Accord with a 750cc Lightning Sprint and was scored in ninth position in the event. Gary Reyer also returned to action in the Lightning Sprints but encountered problems early on. Brian Krummel, the three time Sportsman champion at the speedway ran in the spec class with his crate motored racer. Joe Judge, who had been out of action with a broken wrist, returned to action and finished up with an eleventh place run in the main event. Bob Hoar took over the controls of the Plumstead mount for the evening. Don Smith returned to the seat of the family owned machine after a one week showing with Lenny Helmich aboard. Greg Hocking returned to action in his Ford powered sportsman racer. Jimmy Grippin made his first appearance of the season as the north country racer ended up in eighth place in the feature. Mike Jones, was a new driver on hand for the Pure Stock racers that also saw Chris Kanuck unveil a new race car at the speedway. Dillon Johnson and crew brought the trusty old Nova back to the speedway and much credit should go out to the crew for the rebuild as the car really hit the Redi Rock International walls a ton the last the car was raced. Dale Friedly returned to action for the first since was upside down at the speedway.

Three heats and a consolation were required to set the Modified field with the 26 entries on hand. Jerry Higbie, Richard Smith and Mike Ricci captured the heat events and Clinton Mills won the consolation event. Will Dietz and David Coene captured the Sportsman heat runs while Matt Hitchcock and Tommy Johnson captured the heat event wins for the Spec Sportsman division. Pro Stock heats went to Al Christiana and Tom Vasta while Pure Stock heats were captured by Kyle Wright and Ray Tarantino. Lightning Sprint heats were won by Doug Norrie, Rich Woods and JD Casazza.

The seventh edition of the weekly speedway publication "The Accordian" was a sell-out as editor Sara Fredericks condensed the material and softened the price for the fans. The result was a sell-out but not a single soul picked Richard Smith to be victorious and another fifty dollars will be added making next week's "Pick a Winner" worth $200.00. Driver Tommy Johnson was the driver of the week in the program and might have possibly been the needed karma to go out and capture his first ever career triumph at the speedway.

Former Flemington Speedway co-announcer Glenn Todd was on hand at the speedway as he made the trip up from the Garden State to take in and enjoy the Accord racing action. Former Nazareth, Flemington and East Windsor speedway racer Gary Phillips made the trip up to the speedway to see his Micro driver Kyle Rohner in action at the speedway. Rohner will take his maiden voyage in the racer in two weeks at the Hamlin Speedway. Racers Everett Haubrich and Larry Hendershot took in the action at the speedway on Friday evening.


RESULTS:

VP Fuels/Rhinebeck Ford Modifieds: Richard Smith, Mike Sabia, Brett Hearn, Danny Creeden, Mike Ricci, Jerry Higbie, Jeff Heotzler, Robbie Green, Clinton Mills, Richie Eurich, Rick Mill, Mel Schrufer, Mike Ruggiero, Michael Storms, Tony Kowalchuk, Jimmy Wells, Neil Harris, Justin Holland, Bobby Hentschel, Andy Bachetti, Dom Roselli, Anthony Perrego, Danny Tyler

Camper's Barn Sportsman: Mike Barrett, David Coene, Jeff Hulseapple, Shane Jablonka, Kevin Ward, Will Dietz, Jesse Marks, Greg McCloskey, Darrell Ford, Chris Stevens, Randy Green, Don Smith, RJ Smith, Dave Werber, Vinny DeCicco, Kenny Ferrier, Greg Hocking, Joe Giachinta

Healey Brothers Group Spec Sportsman: Tommy Johnson, Kyle Rohner, Matt Hitchcock, Whitey Slavin, Phil Recchio, Kyle Van Duser, Danny Cross, Patrick Murphy, Kenny Hinsch, Brian Krummel. Joe Judge, John Sundlof, Phil Johnson, Wayne Devantoy, Tyler Dippel, Bob Hoar, Guy Harby, Bryanna Hurban, Mike DuBois, (DNS) Peter Booth

DC Landscaping Pro Stocks: Jimmy Sykes, Al Christiana, John Roese, Tom Vasta, Bill Rion, Paul Aragon, Joe Mennite, Jim Grippin, Dave Demorest, John Rood, Hank Morin, Gary Ronk, Pat Zimmer

Arkel Motors Pure Stocks: Joe Narok, Ray Tarantino, Kyle Wright, Ryan Johnson, Jerry Craig, Tim Brown, Joel Murns, Joe Knoth, Gary Predmore, Taylor May, Mike Jones, Dillon Johnson, Chris Kanuk

Lightning Sprints: Peter Dance, Kyle Smith, Doug Norrie, Ralph Utter, Jon Moore, Mark Taylor, Jerry Sehn, Dale Friedly, Tyler Jackson, Jim Roeney, Joey Bonetti, Rich Woods, JD Casazza, Scott Goodrich, Clint Roehrs, John DeSantis, Fred Hoffman, Justin Phillips, (DNS) Will Casazza

Racing every Friday night from April through September. June 10th finds Arkel Motors Night headlining the racing activity at the speedway with the Legends Division returning to action. The event will also be the "Friends of Mike Qualifier" for the New Egypt Speedway. Pit Gates open at 4:30; Spectator Gates open at 5:00; Hot Laps are at 6:30 and the racing begins at 7 PM. Regular show admission is Adults $12.00 (12+) Children $3.00 (11+ under) Indoor Seating $20.00; Family four pack special: 2 Adults + 2 Children and $20.00 in Food Vouchers for $40.00 ( a savings of $10.00)

Don't forget to pencil in plans on your racing calendar to come out to the speedway on July 1st as Wild Bill returns to the speedway to usher in Independence Day with his one of kind light-show extravaganza and fills up the Catskill Mountain skies on Cordova Plumbing & Heating And Barrett Plumbing & Heating night at the speedway.

Midweek Madness begins on Wednesday evening June 8th and runs through August 31st. For more information regarding the great racing action found at the Accord Speedway, call the speedway hotline at: 845 626 3478 or log-on to their newly designed and well documented website at: http://www.accordspeedway.com For racing photos at the speedway contact KB's Racing Photos at: www.kbsracingphotos.com For videos of the exciting racing action contact the Tri State Studios at: www.tristatestudios.com
We are easy to find at 299 Whitfield Road, two miles off Route 209. At the Accord Speedway..................................

A Trail Of Dirt Leads Right To Our Door

 

Press Release Below

Ladies and Gentlemen and Members of the Press/Media,

First Thanks for all of your support and interest in racing. Sports Editors and media members I ask you help us get the word out on our $5 Night with info from the release below.

Fans and members of our e-mail list. I ask that you forward this to your e-mail list or invite at least ten people to come out and enjoy the fun of a high-powered dirt track racing program. No matter what your favorite track is, please help your racing venue replace the older, avid, diehard race fans who have since passed on, and help build up new blood and interest in racing--Our Favorite Pastime!

Late Model Drivers-In this off week from K-C, Good Luck wherever you may run.

Friends in Racing,
Scott

K-C to host AMRA Late Models/Modifieds/ Hobby Stocks June 4

CHILLICOTHE, OHIO- Jeff and Vicki Schrader's K-C Raceway will host another great night of racing this Saturday, June 11 when the Goodyear 410 Outlaw Sprints, AMRA Advanced Services Modifieds, and Dan Reno Hobby Stocks highlight the racing card. This is $5 night and Fan Appreciation Night. Racing fans are asked to come out and bring a carload of friends for this bargain night and chance to honor our fans with a nominal general admission.

Enjoy the outdoor experience, the thunder of 800 horsepower, and high-speed broadsliking race cars, racing on the edge of Ohio's fastest 3/8 mile dirt track. Experience the thunder and lightning of the glamorous 410 sprint cars and the competitive modifieds and full-bodied Hobby Stocks.

This is one of just a few races slated as a tune-up for the prestigious Night the Stars Come Out on Friday, July 1. Both the All-Star Sprint Cars and All-Star Late Models will be on the race card Friday, July 1. This is a rare Friday night race for K-C.

On the race card are 410 Sprints, Advanced Services Modifieds and Hobby Stocks. Then coming June 18th is the O'Reilly All-Star Circuit of Champions Speed Week event for outlaw sprints. This event is sponsored by Roosters and will pay the winner of the All Star Sprints $5000.

For more information please visit www.kc-raceway.com  or call 740-663-4141.

Upcoming Schedule
June 11th Fan Appreciation Night $5 General Admission
sponsored by Pike County Commissioners
Sprints, Advanced Services Modifieds and Dan Reno Hobby Stocks

June 18th Speed Week Sponsored by Roosters
All Star Sprints $5000 to win
with Advanced Services Modifieds and Dan Reno Hobby Stocks

June 25th Late Models, Advanced Services Modifieds and Dan Reno Hobby Stocks


Friday July 1st Night The Stars Come Out
First time ever! Both classes will be sanctioned by the All Stars
All-Star Sprints and All-Star Late Models $5000 to win each
with Dan Reno Hobby Stocks
July 9th NRA 360 Sprint Invaders, Late Models,
Advanced Services Modifieds and Dan Reno Hobby Stocks

June 5, 2011

R.J. Conley, Kenny Johnson, Jamie Adams take K-C wins!
Adams Accepts $100 Challenge/Comes from Tail to Win!

By Scott Wolfe

CHILLICOTHE, OHIO- The Conley name came back to victory lane, but this time it was in the form of R.J. Conley, Wheelersburg, Ohio who took the AMRA Late Model checkered flag at Jeff and Vicki Schrader's K-C Raceway Saturday night, June 4. Conley bested the field of 17 of the region's finest drivers before another good crowd at the Ross County high-banks.
Both the AMRA Advanced Services Modified main and Hobby Stock main were nail biters. High-side Invader and defending AMRA National Champion, Kenny Johnson, Mineral Wells, WV battled hard with 9-time track champion Bob Crace, Jr. before stretching it out for the Modified win. Jamie Adams came from last to first to claim the Dan Reno Hobby Stock Main.
In the Dan Reno Hobby Stocks Brandon Thompson and Bruce Gray, Jr. paced the field to flagman Daryl Owen's green flag. Perennial Champion and defending champion Jamie Adams accepted a personal $100 challenge from owner Jeff Schrader and gave up his starting spot on the pole to start scratch in 15th. The move set up an exciting race and kept the fans abuzz until the final checkered flag.

With Adams starting on the tail, the early stages of the race saw Gray and Thompson battle viciously for the top spot. Tommy Mossbarger joined Brandon Mather in an equally spirited battle that often saw two pairs of cars two-wide at the front of the pack. As the halfway point of the 20-lapper approached Gray began to stretch his lead, and Adams had made it to a distant 7th when the only caution of the race waved.

The caution renewed Adams' spirit and also renewed the battle between Gray and Thompson. Gray continued to lead with Thompson at his quarters and Mather close in wake. Adams began a surge forward and in one lap passed three cars to fourth. As the 16th marker rolled around it was Gray, Thompson and Adams nearly three wide with Adams taking second a lap later, then making the race winning pass on lap 18. A large portion of the big crowd stayed to watch the challenge and was on their feet the last five laps, praising the great show of all the drivers.

Mather, Mossbarger and Tim Cutler also had good runs. Rounding out the top ten were Jamie Adams, Bruce Gray, Jr., Brandon Thompson, Brandon Mather, Tommy Mossbarger, Tim Cutler, Dan Lewis, Phil Rice, Jack Martin, and Chad Hopkins.

Said Adams, "Whew, I' tired. I don't know if I will every try that ($100 Challenge) again...It's too much work! The car was great, but the caution really helped me. Bruce and Brandon had good cars and were hard to catch. I ran a little harder tire tonight and threat may have been the difference. Thanks to Jeff for offering the challenge and for the fans who stayed to support us."

In the AMRA Late Model main, R.J. Conley and Richmond, IN driver Duane Chamberlain paced the field to the green. "I knew the start was important because Duane is a super racer and if he got out front it might have been a different story," said Conley in victory lane. Instead the two ran side-by-side into turn one with Conley winning the drag race out of turn two. Conley's words held true as Chamberlain, former champ Mark Frazier, and David Powers all stayed within striking distance. Doug Drown and Chris Wilson also established charges to the front and another former champion Jeff Houser posted his second straight ran from the back to challenge for a top five.

Greggie Oliver suffered mechanical woes and was clipped by Drown for only the second caution of the night on lap 19. On the restart, Chamberlain suffered a flat leaving Frazier, Powers, Houser, and Chris Wilson to put an assault on Conley. When the dust had settled and penalties from an after race scuffle had accrued, the top ten filtered into a R.J. Conley, Chris Wilson, David Powers, Dean Boyd, Shannon Roese, Paul Davis, Dillon Huron, Ken Howell, Duane Chamberlain, Doug Drown finale.

Although Dillon Huron was the hard-charger with a great run from 16th to 7th, Dean Boyd, Shannon Roese, and Paul Davis all charged from beyond 15th into the top ten with credible runs.
Added Conley, "The car worked well tonight. It was a hot night and it wore me out. I have to thank Conley Trucking, Rocket, Draime, our crew and all the fans that come out and watch us put on a show."

Before the races, Kenny Johnson was mulling the idea of asking Jeff Schrader for a last to first challenge. "But I knew that it would be tough with all the great cars and drivers that are here at K-C. It's always tough to win at K-C even from the front."

Johnson was right! Johnson had to charge from sixth in a run that saw him pass some of the best in the open wheel ranks -- Bob Crace, Jr., Luke Jordan, Late Model ace Doug Drown, Miles Cook, and Fireball Pinkerton. Behind him was a host of more hot iron and great drivers, whittled down from a 28-car field to the starting 20.

Crace took the early lead and ran the high side and Johnson picked-em off one at a time. "In the heat Bob (Crace) beat me, but showed me the high side was fast. But I knew it would be hard to get around him, so I had to move to the bottom. It's a lot more work at the bottom," laughed Johnson.

While Crace led and Johnson charged, Brian Whiteman, the 2010 K-C champ moved up through the pack along with K-C stalwart Jeremy Rayburn. Drown got in a skirmish and had to go to the tail on lap 7, where he ignited a run from last to 5th at the finish. Shortly thereafter, Johnson blasted by Crace, setting a late-race dual between Crace and Pinkerton.

With five laps to go Pinkerton, last week's winner, bested his fellow Chillicothe friend for runner up. Rounding out the top ten were Kenny Johnson, Fireball Pinkerton, Jeremy Rayburn, Bob Crace, Jr., Doug Drown, Brian Whiteman, Luke Jordan, Steve Clemmons, John Arthurs, and Kevin Delaney. The hard chargers were Jeremy Rayburn, John Arthurs, Kevin Delaney (Advanced seven spots each), although veteran Bud Frazier may have passed the most cars during the evening. Frazier started scratch in the B and came to third, then came from 16th to 12th in the feature.

"Thanks to the Highside fans," bellowed Johnson. "Thanks to Tim (Cooper) and Chad (Nelson) my crew, Outlaw Race Parts, Shaw Chassis and all my friends and sponsors."
The final on track interview was completed at 9:35 p.m. as K-C staff worked hard to beat the severe storms that hit the area shortly thereafter.

K-C will continue its 2011 season with a field of 410 Outlaw Sprints, Advanced Services Modifieds, and Dan Reno Hobby Stocks Saturday, June 11. This will also be Fan Appreciation Night where all fans get in for just $5 to see one of the best weekly shows in the nation! For more information please visit www.kc-raceway.com  or call the track at 740-663-4141. Drivers should note earlier start times below and also be aware that Raceceivers are mandatory.

The Summary:
AMRA Late Models (17)

Fast Time: R.J. Conley 13:800
Hard Charger: Dillon Huron 16th to 7th
Heat One: R.J. Conley, Mike Wilson, David Powers, Chris Wilson, Billy Gullion, Dean Boyd, Paul Davis, Ken Howell,Greggie Oliver
Heat Two: Duane Chamberlain, Mark Frazier, Doug Drown, Jeff Houser, Shannon Roese, Tony Roush, Kenny Spencer, Dillon Huron
A-Main: R.J. Conley, Chris Wilson, David Powers, Dean Boyd, Shannon Roese, Paul Davis, Dillon Huron, Ken Howell, Duane Chamberlain, Doug Drown, Greggie Oliver, Billy Gullion, Kenny Spencer, Mike Wilson, Tony Roush, Mark Frazier, Jeff Houser


Malta AMRA Advanced Services Modifieds (28)

Hard Chargers: Jeremy Rayburn, John Arthurs, Kevin Delaney (Advanced seven spots each)
Heat One: Luke Jordan, Miles Cook, Mike Long, Jeremy Rayburn, Devin Delaney, John Arthurs, Sean Settles, Jimmy Lennex, Lonnie Kidd, Chris Moore
Heat Two: Bob Crace, Jr., Kenny Johnson, Mark Bailey, Phillip Bapst, Anthony Slusher, Donnie Stewart, Brian Moore, Bob Hurst, Jr., Bud Frazier
Heat Three: Doug Drown, Dave Fireball Pinkerton, Brian Whiteman, Tim Rayburn, Steve Clemmons, Jimmy Adams, Billy Gullion, Mike Arthurs, Tommy Middleton
B-Main: Donnie Stewart, John Arthurs, Bud Frazier, Jimmy Adams, Sean Settles, Brian Moore, Tommy Middleton, Mike Arthurs, Jimmy Lennex, Lonnie Kidd, Bob Hurst, Jr., Billy Gullion
Advanced Services Modified Feature: Kenny Johnson, Fireball Pinkerton, Jeremy Rayburn, Bob Crace, Jr., Doug Drown, Brian Whiteman, Luke Jordan, Steve Clemmons, John Arthurs, Kevin Delaney, Donnie Stewart, Bud Frazier, Mike Long, Jim Adams, Sean Settles, Mark Bailey,Tim Rayburn,Anthony Slusher, Mile Cook, Phillip Bapst

Dan Reno Hobby Stocks (15)

Hard Charger: Jamie Adams -Last to First
Heat One: Jamie Adams, Brandon Thompson, Jack Martin, Brandon Mather, Travis Pertuset, Phil Rice, Evan Seitz, Mike Brust
Heat Two: Bruce Gray, Tommy Mossbarger, Tim Cutler, Keith Cutler, Keith Dubois, Dan Lewis, Joe Adkins
$100 Challenge Dan Reno Feature: Jamie Adams, Bruce Gray, Jr., Brandon Thompson, Brandon Mather, Tommy Mossbarger, Tim Cutler, Dan Lewis, Phil Rice, Jack Martin, Chad Hopkins, Travis Pertuset, Evan Seitz, Keith Dubois, Joe Adkins, Mike Brust
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Coming Events are next week's June 11th Fan Appreciation Night where fans can enjoy 1st class racing at a bargain $5 General Admission price, sponsored by Pike County Commissioners . On the race card are 410 Sprints, Advanced Services Modifieds and Hobby Stocks. Then coming June 18th is the O'Reilly All-Star Circuit of Champions Speed Week event for outlaw sprints. This event is sponsored by Roosters and will pay the winner of the All Star Sprints $5000.
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Upcoming Events:

K-C to host AMRA Late Models/Modifieds/ Hobby Stocks June 4

CHILLICOTHE, OHIO- Jeff and Vicki Schrader's K-C Raceway will host another great night of racing this Saturday, June 11 when the Goodyear 410 Outlaw Sprints, AMRA Advanced Services Modifieds, and Dan Reno Hobby Stocks highlight the racing card. This is $5 night and Fan Appreciation Night. Racing fans are asked to come out and bring a carload of friends for this bargain night and chance to honor our fans.

Drivers should note earlier start times below and also be aware that Raceceivers are mandatory.

This is one of just a few races slated as a tune-up for the prestigious Night the Stars Come Out on Friday, July 1. Both the All-Star Sprint Cars and All-Star Late Models will be on the race card Friday, July 1. This is a rare Friday night race for K-C.

Coming Events are next week's June 11th Fan Appreciation Night where fans can enjoy 1st class racing at a bargain $5 General Admission price, sponsored by Pike County Commissioners . On the race card are 410 Sprints, Advanced Services Modifieds and Hobby Stocks. Then coming June 18th is the O'Reilly All-Star Circuit of Champions Speed Week event for outlaw sprints. This event is sponsored by Roosters and will pay the winner of the All Star Sprints $5000.

A warm-up to the Night the Stars Come Out will be the O'Reilly All-Star Sprint Speedweek show June 18th . This Speed Week show is sponsored by Roosters Restaurants--The best Wings in Town--featuring All Star Sprints $5000 to win.

At the Night the Stars Come Out event at KC Raceway in 2010, Eddie Carrier would make a late-race pass of Matt Miller to pull off the exciting 50-lap victory.

In cooperation with Millstream Speedway, the rained out May 15 event for the O'Reilly Auto Parts All Star Late Model Series has been rescheduled for Sunday, June 26. The $4,000-to-win event is co-sanctioned by the Sunoco UMP American Late Model Series. This should bring a lot of extra cars to K-C the June 24 weekend.
For more information please visit www.kc-raceway.com  or http://ascoc.allstarsprint.com/index.php 

Upcoming Schedule
June 11th Fan Appreciation Night $5 General Admission sponsored by Pike County Commissioners
Sprints, Advanced Services Modifieds and Dan Reno Hobby Stocks

June 18th Speed Week Sponsored by Roosters
All Star Sprints $5000 to win
with Advanced Services Modifieds and Dan Reno Hobby Stocks

June 25th Late Models, Advanced Services Modifieds and Dan Reno Hobby Stocks

Friday July 1st Night The Stars Come Out
First time ever! Both classes will be sanctioned by the All Stars
All-Star Sprints and All-Star Late Models $5000 to win each
with Dan Reno Hobby Stocks
July 9th NRA 360 Sprint Invaders, Late Models,
Advanced Services Modifieds and Dan Reno Hobby Stocks
 

HAMLIN SPEEDWAY NEWS

Hamlin, PA - Hamlin Speedway Quick Results June 4th On Dickie Keiper Racing Supplies Night
By: Steve Pados, GA Motorsports Media

All Star Slingshots: Troy Langendoerfer, Shannon Smith, Simon Egan, Cody Kline, Mike McLaughlin, Charlie Lawrence, Bill Clark, Don Schmidt, Kyle Rode, John Bockhorn, Jimmy Johnston, Mike Fogler, Henry Anderson, Mack Brink, Bill Weaver, Robbie Hocker, Eddie Strada, John Pantis, John Rooks Jr, Colin White, Joe Howey, Gary Dennis, Danny Buccafusca, Hunter Smith

600 Wingless Micros: Brian Carber, Shane Lewis, Jonathan Hull, Brett Schoenly, Bill Clark, Brett Michalski, Mike Carber, Luke Thomas, Ryan Wilson, Bobby Butler, Mike Dicely, Jeff Hartman, Jay Hartman, Ryan Greth, Doug Snyder, Brock Bilger, Tom Kohler, Alex Curley, Shelby Harper, Tony Iudicello, Jeff Halligan, Eric Bodine, Ryan Smith, Joseph Smith, Mick D'Agostino

270 Micros: Mike Casario, Harlee Schaffer, CJ Heinig, Joe Smith, Robbie Watson, Matt Mountz, Darin Bartholomew, Kurt Bettler, Trevor Dunn, Tommy Kunsman Jr, Kendall Segar, Larry Mekic, Richie O'Neill, Larry Hoagland

Junior Slingshots: Zack Weisenfluh, Dylan Martin, Chris Kurtz, Jacob Dunn, Thomas Strupp, Kevin Predmore Jr, Kyle Gruber, Taylor Eccles, Bobby Flood, Collin Dubois, Caitlin Henneforth, Tyler Peet, Kira White

Super Slingshots: Wes Hearn, Aaron Henneforth, Roger Collins, Tommy Vroom Jr, Henry Anderson, Jerry Hughes, Paul Ennes, PJ Dempsey, Jimmy Johnston, Dale Kober, Bob Clark, John Rooks Sr, Herb Finger, CR Hill, Ziggy Thomashunis, Mike Wolfe

270 Rookie Micros: Makenzie Harper, Ron Pierson, Missi Seip, Paul Rimsky, Alyssa Riker, Josh Schaffer, Scott Avery, Hayden Miller

270 Rookie Micros: ( Make-up from 5/21) Hayden Miller, Scott Avery, Makenzie Harper, Ron Pierson

600 Wingless Rookie Micros: Tim Howell, Larry Mekic, Justin Brewster, Jamie Czekai, Steve Van Valkenburg, Austin Burke, Stephen Reynolds, Danielle Dickinson, Riley Moczulski, Rick Casario, Dan Beacon, Sheldon Iudicello, Adam Lounsbury, Heidi Hedin, Jacob Hendershot

600 Wingless Rookie Micros: (Make-up from 5/21) Justin Brewster, Austin Burke, Jamie Czekai, Larry Mekic, Jacob Hendershot, Rick Casario, Steve Van Valkenburg, Tim Howell, Danielle Dickinson, Riley Moczulski, Adam Lounsbury, Carol Shire


Racing every Saturday evening. Pit Gates open at the speedway at 1 PM; Drivers Meeting at 4:45; Hot Laps are at 5:00 and the racing begins at 6 PM sharp. Admission Prices are: Adults $8.00; Senior Citizens $4.00 Children under 6 are Free; Pit Pass: $20.00 The "new" General Admission Bonus Pack is available for families: It consists of 4 General Admission Tickets + $20.00 in Food Vouchers for $40.00 (a savings of $12.00)

June 11th finds the always popular NASCAR Crew Challenge and Autograph Session highlighting the evening's racing activities.

For further updates and information regarding all of the news and additions to the Hamlin Speedway, logon to their well documented website at: http://www.hamlinspeedway.com  or call the speedway hotline at: 570 420 5500. For video work or questions regarding the purchase of videos from the exciting on-track action at the Hamlin Speedway, contact videographer Barry Boyd at: http://www.boydracingvideos.com  For photos of all of the Great racing action contact Rick Schwindenhammer Racing Photos at: http://www.ricksracingphotos.zenfolio.com
Visit us often for a great night of racing action as............................................


The Hamlin Speedway Is The Gateway To The Poconos

 

June 5, 2011

HAMLIN SPEEDWAY NEWS

Hamlin, PA - Hamlin Speedway Quick Results June 3rd On Dickie Keiper Racing Supplies Night
By: Steve Pados, GA Motorsports Media

All Star Slingshots: (Make-up from 5/21) Simon Egan, Cody Kline, Bill Clark, John Pantis, Charlie Lawrence, Charlie Shaver, Jeff Cosgrove, Danny Buccafusca, Robbie Hocker, Eddie Strada, Mack Brink, Kyle Rode, Paul Ennes, Don Schmidt, Shannon Smith, Henry Anderson, AJ Tonkin, John Bockhorn, John Rooks Jr, Dale Kober, Mike McLaughlin, Colin White, Gary Dennis, Troy Langendoerfer

600 Wingless Micros: (Make-up from 5/21) Jeff Hartman, Mike Carber, Brett Michalski, Shelby Harper, Brian Carber, Brian Gilmore, Mick D'Agostino, Rhett Long, Doug Snyder, Ryan Wood, Joe Kata, Kyle Lick, Tony Iudicello, Shannon Smith, Joseph Smith, Cait Chambers, Alex Curley, Ryan Greth, Bill Clark, Bobby Butler, Grant Hilfiger, Jay Hartman, Molly Chambers, (DQ) Jonathan Hull

270 Micros: Ryan Smith, Joe Smith, Robbie Watson, Tommy Kunsman Jr, Matt Mountz, Kurt Bettler, CJ Heinig, Larry Hoagland, Trevor Dunn, Kendall Segar, Kyle Rutledge, Larry Mekic, Mike Casario, Richie O'Neill Kurt Bettler, Darin Bartholomew

600 Wingless Micros: Brett Michalski, Ryan Smith, Brian Carber, Jay Hartman, Mike Carber, Ryan Greth, Mick D'Agostino, Kyle Lick, Jordan Tittle, Bill Clark, Tom Kohler, Jeff Halligan, Doug Snyder, Austin Ely, Jeff Hartman, Brian Gilmore, Rick Perone, Alex Curley, Ryan Wood, Rhett Long, Mike Dicely, Tony Iudicello, Shelby Harper, James Morris

Junior Slingshots: Tommy Zwart, Chris Kurtz, Zack Weisenfluh, Dylan Martin, Kyle Gruber, Thomas Strupp, Jacob Dunn, Collin Dubois, Tyler Peet, Bobby Flood

Super Slingshots: Marc Daniels, Wes Hearn, Aaron Henneforth, Bob Clark, Jimmy Johnston, Paul Ennes, Henry Anderson, Charlie Shaver, Dale Kober, Herb Finger

270 Rookie Micros: Makenzie Harper, Scott Avery, Hayden Miller

600 Rookie Wingless Micros: Justin Brewster, Rick Perone, Austin Burke, Tim Howell, James Morris, Riley Moczulski, Steve Van Valkenburg, Rick Casario, Sheldon Iudicello, Danielle Dickinson, Jamie Czekai, Larry Mekic, Carl Mease, Heidi Hedin, Carol Shire

All Star Slingshots: Don Schmidt, Danny Buccafusca, Eddie Strada, Cody Kline, Charlie Lawrence, Paul Ennes, Mike McLaughlin, Shannon Smith, Simon Egan, Bill Clark, Robbie Hocker, Jeff Cosgrove, Colin White, Kyle Rode, Charlie Shaver, Hunter Smith, Dale Kober, Henry Anderson, AJ Tonkin, John Bockhorn, Wes Hearn, Bill Weaver, Gary Dennis, Mike Fogler

Racing every Saturday evening. Pit Gates open at the speedway at 1 PM; Drivers Meeting at 4:45; Hot Laps are at 5:00 and the racing begins at 6 PM sharp. Admission Prices are: Adults $8.00; Senior Citizens $4.00 Children under 6 are Free; Pit Pass: $20.00 The "new" General Admission Bonus Pack is available for families: It consists of 4 General Admission Tickets + $20.00 in Food Vouchers for $40.00 (a savings of $12.00)

June 11th finds the always popular NASCAR Crew Challenge and Autograph Session highlighting the evening's racing activities.

For further updates and information regarding all of the news and additions to the Hamlin Speedway, logon to their well documented website at: http://www.hamlinspeedway.com  or call the speedway hotline at: 570 420 5500. For video work or questions regarding the purchase of videos from the exciting on-track action at the Hamlin Speedway, contact videographer Barry Boyd at: http://www.boydracingvideos.com  For photos of all of the Great racing action contact Rick Schwindenhammer Racing Photos at: http://www.ricksracingphotos.zenfolio.com
Visit us often for a great night of racing action as............................................


The Hamlin Speedway Is The Gateway To The Poconos
 

Tonight's USAC West Coast 360 Sprint Car race at Santa Maria Speedway has been cancelled due to rain.

June 4, 2011

ACCORD SPEEDWAY NEWS

Accord, NY- Accord Speedway Quick Results On A-Plus Sewer Service Night
By: Steve Pados, Accord Speedway Media

VP Fuels/Rhinebeck Ford Modifieds: Richard Smith, Mike Sabia, Brett Hearn, Danny Creeden, Mike Ricci, Jerry Higbie, Jeff Heotzler, Robbie Green, Clinton Mills, Richie Eurich, Rick Mill, Mel Schrufer, Mike Ruggiero, Michael Storms, Tony Kowalchuk, Jimmy Wells, Neil Harris, Justin Holland, Bobby Hentschel, Andy Bachetti, Dom Roselli, Anthony Perrego, Danny Tyler

Camper's Barn Sportsman: Mike Barrett, David Coene, Jeff Hulseapple, Shane Jablonka, Kevin Ward, Will Dietz, Jesse Marks, Greg McCloskey, Darrell Ford, Chris Stevens, Randy Green, Don Smith, RJ Smith, Dave Werber, Vinny DeCicco, Kenny Ferrier, Greg Hocking, Joe Giachinta

Healey Brothers Group Spec Sportsman: Tommy Johnson, Kyle Rohner, Matt Hitchcock, Whitey Slavin, Phil Recchio, Kyle Van Duser, Danny Cross, Patrick Murphy, Kenny Hinsch, Brian Krummel. Joe Judge, John Sundlof, Phil Johnson, Wayne Devantoy, Tyler Dippel, Bob Hoar, Guy Harby, Bryanna Hurban, Mike DuBois, (DNS) Peter Booth

DC Landscaping Pro Stocks: Jimmy Sykes, Al Christiana, John Roese, Tom Vasta, Bill Rion, Paul Aragon, Joe Mennite, Jim Grippin, Dave Demorest, John Rood, Hank Morin, Gary Ronk,Pat Zimmer

Arkel Motors Pure Stocks: Joe Narok, Ray Tarantino, Kyle Wright, Ryan Johnson, Jerry Craig, Tim Brown, Joel Murns, Joe Knoth, Gary Predmore, Taylor May, Mike Jones, Dillon Johnson, Chris Kanuk

Lightning Sprints: Peter Dance, Kyle Smith, Doug Norrie, Ralph Utter, Jon Moore, Mark Taylor, Jerry Sehn, Dale Friedly, Tyler Jackson, Jim Roeney, Joey Bonetti, Rich Woods, JD Casazza, Scott Goodrich, Clint Roehrs, John DeSantis, Fred Hoffman, Justin Phillips, (DNS) Will Casazza

Racing every Friday night from April through September. June 10th finds Arkel Motors Night headlining the racing activity at the speedway with the Legends Division returning to action. The event will also be the "Friends of Mike Qualifier" for the New Egypt Speedway. Pit Gates open at 4:30; Spectator Gates open at 5:00; Hot Laps are at 6:30 and the racing begins at 7 PM. Regular show admission is Adults $12.00 (12+) Children $3.00 (11+ under) Indoor Seating $20.00; Family four pack special: 2 Adults + 2 Children and $20.00 in Food Vouchers for $40.00 ( a savings of $10.00)

Don't forget to pencil in plans on your racing calendar to come out to the speedway on July 1st as Wild Bill returns to the speedway to usher in Independence Day with his one of kind light-show extravaganza and fills up the Catskill Mountain skies on Cordova Plumbing & Heating And Barrett Plumbing & Heating night at the speedway.

Midweek Madness begins on Wednesday evening June 8th and runs through August 31st. For more information regarding the great racing action found at the Accord Speedway, call the speedway hotline at: 845 626 3478 or log-on to their newly designed and well documented website at: http://www.accordspeedway.com 
We are easy to find at 299 Whitfield Road, two miles off Route 209. At the Accord Speedway..................................

A Trail Of Dirt Leads Right To Our Door

June 4 , 2011

Conley, Smith, Bond, and Wise take Skyline Openers
Huge Field turns out for Inaugural Run

Skyline Speedway Results FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
By Scott Wolfe

STEWART, OHIO- A beautiful summer night and 106 CARS welcomed the start of the 2011 racing season at Billy Jarrell's Skyline Speedway where Wheelersburg, Ohio's Rod Conley picked up the AMRA Late Model win, veteran Danny Smith, Chiullicothe, OH claimed the 25-lap OVSCA 410 sprint main, Andy Bond of Coolville claimed the AMRA Modified main, Randy Wise took the Four Cylinders, and Cole Mayle claimed the Mike's Auto Body Mini-Wedges.
Fast Timer and heat winner Harold Redman, Jr. and last year's biggest winner at Skyline, Chris Carpenter, paced the field to the green in the 25 lap AMRA Late Model main. Chris Carpenter took the initial lead and began to pull away from second place K-C Burdette. The race went straight green to lap-eleven when Freddie Carpenter caught the back chute wall to bring out the caution.
In the meantime, Hot Rod Conley had passed Burdette with a hard-charging Jason Montgomery following in tow for third. On the restart Carpenter resumed the lead, but also last year's Harvest 50 winner Zach Dohm jumped Redman on the start and would later be penalized two spots. Dohm went on to outdistance the field, but the miscue would prove to be costly.
At this point the race for second was actually for first. Rod Conley and Carpenter put on quite a show with Conley actually taking the lead on lap 21. Dohm ran under the checkered flag first, however, Conley brought home the $1,500 cash in the Conley Trucking 71R. Said Conley, "The key to the win was Bart Hartman helping me sort this car out all evening long. The changes we made sure made a difference and the car hooked up nice. As far as the win goes, we will take them any way we can get them." Conley also thanked Rocket Chassis, Conley Trucking, and Hoosier Tire by Frye.
Rounding out the top ten were Rod Conley, Chris Carpenter, Zach Dohm, Travis Brookover, Chris Garnes, Jason Montgomery, Harold Redman, Jr., Andy Bond, Tyler Carpenter, Ralph Withem, and Larry Bond. The hard-charger was Tyler Carpenter in a 17th to 8th place run.
The Ohio Valley Sprint Car Association A-main went green to checker with Jimmy Nier jumping out to the early lead. Nier seemed invincible, but slowly the old veteran Danny Smith kept reeling him in. Finally on lap 12 Smith drove under Nier in turn one and zoomed to the win.
Andre Layfield battled Smith hard earlier, when Nier was on the point, but when Smith went to the top spot Layfield was left to battle hard with Wayne McPeek. McPeek and Layfield exchanged positions several times in the middle ten laps before McPeek's tires went away.
Said Smith in victory lane, "The key tonight was being patient and getting to the bottom. I got about as low as I could and the car worked well there. Thanks to the fans for letting us put on a show and coming out and supporting us. Also, thanks to the track and fans for passing the hat last year when I broke my back. It was well appreciated and gave us incentive to come back and put on a good show here tonight." Smith also thanked his crew and sponsors for making the win possible.
Rounding out the top ten behind Danny Smith were Jimmy Nier, Andre Layfield, Wayne McPeek, Dave Dickson, Aaron Higgins, Mark Imler, Josh Davis, Keith Baxter, Bryce Dickson, and Nathan Skaggs. The sprint hard-charger was Josh Davis up from 15th to 8th.
In the war ridden AMRA modified main, Andy Bond leaped into first and saw Kenny Johnson distantly in his mirror as he blitzed to a big lead and on to the big win.
Much action took place back in the pack, where numerous battles for position and sometimes 3-wide racing from the open wheelers thrilled the crowd. The top ten were Andy Bond, Kenny Johnson, Derrick Smith, Robbie Evans, Bart Hartman, J.P. Roberts, Robert Garnes, Jess Hartman, Mike McPherson, and Jeremy Jarvis. Smith and Bart Hartman had good runs, while the hard-charger was Robbie Evans up from 15th to 4th.
Randy Wise and Tommy Adkins the top winners from last year again battled it out for bragging rights in the Front Wheel drive Four Cylinders. Adkins and Wise trade paint several times, but Wise was able to slide by for the win.
The top ten were Randy Wise, Tommy Adkins, Dennis Adkins, George Klintworth, Tony Plaugher, Ken Young, Jeff Rankin, Barry Kitts, Steve Brown, and John Rankin.
Young Cole Mayle looked like a pro in the Mike's Auto Body Mini-Wedges. Mayle claimed the win in a big way over Martin Gibson Jr., Corey DeLancey, MacKenzie Perine, Samantha Roush, Kasey Rankin, Troy Collins, Coleton Perine, Jake Ice, and Zack Carr. Tony Plaugher was the Four Cylinder hard charger.
Next week, June 10 is the Four Cylinder Gene Adkins Memorial and Regular Show for all other divisions. Gates open at 4:30PM . The Four Cylinder Adkins Memorial will pay $600 to win. June 17 is the Father's Day Special where all Dad's get in for just $10, one of the biggest bargains of the year. The bicycle racing has been moved to July 15. Coming June 24 is the 3rd annual Greg Schilling Memorial for AMRA Modifieds.
New track sponsors include Kiser's BBQ Shack, No Idea Sports Dining, Rock Auto, and Adkins Timber, Inc.
For more information please contact << www.skylinespeedway.net >> or call 304-539-4410 or the track phone at 740-662-4111.

The summary: June 3, 2011 Season Opener

OVSCA 410 Sprint Cars (20)

Fast Time: Dave Dickson 12.14
Heat One: Jimmy Nier, Bryce Dickson, Aaron Higgins, Dave Dickson, Jamie Myers, Jordan Harble, Jeb Lauder
Heat Two: Danny Smith, Wayne McPeek, Nathan Skaggs, Keith Baxter, Jeff Conrad, Chris Myers, Jimmy Stinson DNS
Heat Three: Andre Layfield, Brian Benson, Eddie Slone, Mark Imler, Josh Davis, Eric Martin
B-Main: Jimmy Stinson, Chris Myers, Jordan Harble, Eric Martin, Jeb Lauder
Feature: Danny Smith, Jimmy Nier, Andre Layfield, Wayne McPeek, Dave Dickson, Aaron Higgins, Mark Imler, Josh Davis, Keith Baxter, Bryce Dickson, Nathan Skaggs, Jordan Harble, Eddie Slone, Jimmy Stinson, Bryan Benson, Chris Myers, Jamie Myers, Jeff Conrad

AMRA Late Models (34)

Fast Time: Harold Redman, Jr. 12.99
Heat One: Harold Redman, Jr., Andy Bond, Ralph Withem, Colton Burdette, Kenny Newhouse, Bub Crum, Randy Armes, Tyler Carpenter
Heat Two: Chris Carpenter, Dan Morrison, Chris Garnes, Larry Bond, Nick Corbitt, Mike Martin, Jeremy Misel, Justin Powell, Kenny Roberts, Danny Kittrell
Heat Three: Rod Conley, Zach Dohm, Jeff Burdette, Jonathan Gibson, Nelson Freshour, Terry McGrath, Ronnie Mayle, Derrick Doll
Heat Four: K-C Burdette, Jason Montgomery, Travis Brookover, Freddie Carpenter, Todd Smith, Tony Roush, George Klintworth, Terry Styer
B-Main: Top 2 Transfer- Tyler Carpenter, Bub Crum, Kenny Newhouse, Nick Corbitt, Tony Roush, Justin Powell, Todd Smith, Jeremy Misel, George Klintworth, Randy Armes, Mike Martin, Nelson Freshour, Kenny Roberts, Danny Kittrell, Ronnie Mayle, Terry McGrath, Terry Styer
Feature: Rod Conley, Chris Carpenter, Zach Dohm, Travis Brookover, Chris Garnes, Jason Montgomery, Harold Redman, Jr., Andy Bond, Tyler Carpenter, Ralph Withem, Larry Bond, Dan Morrison, Jon Gibson, Colton Burdette, Bub Crum, Jeff Burdette, K-C Burdette, Freddie Carpenter


MALTA AMRA MODIFIEDS (29)

Heat One: Andy Bond, Mike McPherson, Bart Hartman, Mark Luning, Chris Ice, Jeremy Jarvis, Rick Venham, Jr., Bandon Barnhart, Shane Roush, Tommy Powell
Heat Two: Kenny Johnson, J.P. Roberts, Jess Hartman, Gary Gould, Darren Roush, Matt Holcomb, Dusty Boley, Jason Brooks, Jerrad Willis, Roy Johnson
Heat Three: Derrick Smith, Vince Conrad, Doug Henry, Robert Garnes, Robbie Evans, Frankie Roush, Jeremy Blake, Cliff Crank, Kyle Bond
B-Main: Matt Holcomb, Jeremy Jarvis, Rick Venham, Jr., Dusty Boley, Jeremy Blake, Jason Brooks, Frankie Roush, Brandon Barnhart, Roy Johnson, Jerrad Willis, Kyle Bond, Shane Roush, Cliff Crank, Tommy Powell
Feature: Andy Bond, Kenny Johnson, Derrick Smith, Robbie Evans, Bart Hartman, J.P. Roberts, Robert Garnes, Jess Hartman, Mike McPherson, Jeremy Jarvis, Rick Venham, Jr., Vince Conrad, Doug Henry, Matt Holcomb, Gary Gould, Mark Luning, Darren Roush, Chris Ice

Four Cylinders (12)

Heat One: Tommy Adkins, Randy Wise, Chris Lauer, Jeff Rankin, Tony Plaugher, John Rankin, Terry Gilkey
Heat Two: Dennis Adkins, George Klintworth, Steve Brown, Barry Kitts, Ken Young, Tyler Carroll
Feature: Randy Wise, Tommy Adkins, Dennis Adkins, George Klintworth, Tony Plaugher, Ken Young, Jeff Rankin, Barry Kitts, Steve Brown, John Rankin, Chris Lauer

Mike's Auto Body Mini-Wedges (10)

Heat One: Coleton Perine, Corey DeLancey, Martin Gibson Jr., Jake Ice, Zack Carr
Heat Two: Cole Mayle, Troy Collins, MacKenzie Perine, Samantha Roush, Kasey Rankin
Feature: Cole Mayle, Martin Gibson Jr., Corey DeLancey, MacKenzie Perine, Samantha Roush, Kasey Rankin, Troy Collins, Coleton Perine, Jake Ice, Zack Carr
 

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