July 24, 2011

HAMLIN SPEEDWAY NEWS

Hamlin, PA - Johnston, Lick, Kunsman, Dunn, Johnston, Shaver, Mekic And Heinig Sizzle Into Hamlin Speedway Winners Circle On S&S Speedway Night
by: Steve Pados, GA Motorsports Media

A gentle breeze that spun through the grounds of the Hamlin Speedway late Saturday afternoon gave hope for a more pleasant evening as the temperatures continue to soar on the East Coast. The breeze stopped and the thoughts of staying cool evaporated quickly but for the more than 125 racers who braved the elements to go racing, it was business as usual as the Smith Family presented their tenth racing card of the season at their 1/5 mile lightning quick speedway. The late arriving crowd was treated to an excellent night of side by side racing action throughout the evening as the new track surface held up well during the eight feature event racing card that wrapped things up at 11 PM. When the final event had been checkered, again some new faces emerged in the Hamlin Speedway Winners Circle with "Double J" Jimmy Johnston overcoming his problems from a week ago to nail down the win in the All Star Slingshot finale in a great battle with "Chargin" Charlie Lawrence. Kyle "The Hot" Lick added his name to the list of Wingless 600 winners when he rim rode his Terry's Drive Train sponsored hot rod around the quality field of wingless stars to record his inital win of the season. Jacob Dunn had the hot hand at the end as he weasled his way through the best junior slingshot stars on the East Coast to land in victory lane. Charlie Shaver scored in the Super Slinger event and "Lightning" Larry Mekic scored in the Wingless 600 Rookie Encounter while Grady Johnston enjoyed his trip to victory lane last week, the Connecticut youngster decided to do it again in the rookie 270 main event. Another Connecticut hot show, CJ Heinig, jumped into the lead at the start of the 270 Micro main to easily handle all challengers on his way to a wire to wire triumph. Tommy Kunsman closed down the show with a great run that had the 270 Micros going wingless in a very entertaining and refreshing look at something different for the Micro racing division. The racing was marred by a second lap accident in the 600 Micro main that saw the "Incredible" Jonathan Hull slamming the homestretch fence and getting upside down with cars scattering everywhere and Bill Shire getting upside down near the end of the aftermath in the scary incident. Shire was alert and talking to speedway officials as the ambulance took him to the hospital for a precautionary check.

The evening of feature mains once again saw an exciting Junior Slingshot twenty lap headliner with all of the drama and suspense of an Alfred Hitchcock movie. "The Little Tornado" Zack Weisenfluh had the hot hand early in the event as he flew the colors of his sponsor the US Air Force out and into the lead with "Thrillin" Dylan Martin chasing him. Jacob Dunn and Thomas "Sunny' Strupp added to the chase as the top four broke away from the field in a battle for the roses. Dunn was able to find the zone and began to put pressure on Martin by the midway point and finally was able to sneak on by. Weisenfluh was thorough as he hit his marks on the raceway and continued to lead the event with Strupp also finding his way past Martin. Dunn was far from over as he found some additional real estate to traverse and eased his way past Weisenfluh to assume the lead. Once in front Dunn moved out to a safe advantage as the checkered flag flew from starter Russ Furry with Dunn securing the win over Weisenfluh, Strupp, Martin and Chris Kurtz as the top five finishers.
Taylor Eccles, Kyle Gruber, Kevin Predmore, Cole Hentschel and Alison Kaminski completed the top ten finishers.

The 25-lap headliner for the All Star Slingshot racersfound intense racing throughout and as always the event proved to be another classic run in the annals of the Hamlin Speedway history books. Jimmy Johnston out-gunned polesitter "The Brass Section" John Bockhorn into the first turn with Bockhorn in tow and trying to find a way around "Double J". Seven laps into the event found Bockhorn slowing a bit and hard driving 2010 Empire Region Slingshot Champion Charlie Lawrence three wheeling his Katonah-Attorney at Law mount into the runner-up role. Lawrence was relentless in his drive to the front but it was Johnston remaining cool calm and collected as he fought off the many advances of Lawrence. Joe Howey stood his ground as the 2009 National Slingshot Champion Cody Kline came a calling. Kline began from tenth starting place and was on the move early as he rushed through the quality field. Kline slipped by Don Schmidt for fourth place and challenged Howey for the remainder of the event.

As the laps clicked off, Lawrence tried time and time again to gain the advantage with inside moves coming in abundance but Johnston remaining focused as he drove to his first win of the season in the All Star Slingshot main. Lawrence was the runner-up in a great effort with Howey in third place, Kline in fourth and Don Schmidt completing the top five. Shannon Smith headed up the second five with Simon Egan, Billy Clark, Danyn Buccasfusca and Kyle Rode completing the top ten. Clark drove to the front from a 22nd place starting position and Buccasfusca raced back from scratch position after being turned around on the first lap of the event.

"Lightning" Larry Mekic took control of the Rookie 600 event and led all of the way to secure the victory but faced challenge after challenge from "The South Canaan Sensation" Eddie Strada as Strada becomes more and more familiar with race car they purchased before the mid-point of the racing season. Strada was a close runner-up to Mekic, who was doing double duty at the speedway with last week's feature winner Austin Burke nailing down third place. Danielle Dickinson continued here great work to land in fourth place and Justin Brewster completed the top five. Riley Moczulski, Jamie Czekai, Tim Howell, Terry Lick and Simon Egan completed the top ten finishers. The race was marred by a Stephen Reynold flip on lap five. Reynolds was unhurt in the incident.

"The Rocketman" Ryan Wood led the first nine laps of the Wingless 600 headliner and then gave way to the rim riding exhibition of Kyle Lick. Lick used a variety of slick moves to move into contention and then drove by Wood with the lead. Once in front the Butler came knocking in the form of Bobby Butler as he found his way by Wood and Billy Clark was able to roll into third place putting Wood back to fourth. Lick was stout and Butler tried to counter every move by Lick to find a way past him. The checkered flag fell with Lick as the winner and Butler in the runner-up role. Billy Clark, Ryan Wood and 410 Sprint car star Doug Dodson taking the Stevens Racing hot rod to a fifth place finish completed the top five. The second five consisted of modified stars Kyle Rohner and Gants Hilfiger, Joe Kata in eighth, Brian Gilmore in ninth and Shannon Smith finishing up the top ten.

West Hartford, Connecticut hot shoe Grady Johnston wasted little time to secure his second straight win at the speedway in the Rookie 270 Micro event. Moving to the point at the drop of the green flag, Johnston carved out a huge lead as the laps clicked off. Scott Avery was the runner-up with Makenzie Harper in third place, Hayden Miller in fourth and Jenna Weidner rounding out the top five.

CJ Heinig outgunned newcomer Mason Peters at the drop of the green flag and hustled his way around the 1/5 mile Hamlin clay surface in 12 second laps to go on to score the win in the regular 270 Micro encounter. Former track champion Nunzi Allegrucci returned to action at Hamlin and scored the runner-up position with Tommy Kunsman Jr in third place, Mason Peters doing a great job in his first appearance in fourth and Trevor Dunn completing the top five. Rick Casario, Rich O'Neill, Kendall Segar, Zach Weidner and Kyle Rutledge completed the top ten.

The Super Slinger shootout was another classic as defending track champion Paul Ennes drove past pole sitter Kevin Olver to establish the point in the 25-lap encounter. Ennes had things his way for the first twenty laps of the event but Charlie Shaver had other ideas as the Saylorsburg resident found an inside line on lap-21 to wrest the lead from Ennes and then drive away from the field to secure yet another win at the speedway. Paul Ennes was second with Tom Arntz, Henry Anderson and Aaron Henneforth completing the top five finishers.

Trevor Dunn seized the point in the Wingless 270 Micro feature event. After a two lap reign as the leader Dunn gave way to Tommy Kunsman Jr and Kunsman was up to the task at hand as he drove way from the field to secure the exciting win. Mick D'Agostino was second with CJ Heinig, Kendall Segar and Kurt Bettler completing the top five


POCO-NOTES:

Randy Smith kept pace with the speedway all night long as some short intermission sessions were needed to keep the speedway surface tacky and wide throughout the evening with some needed moisture being added whenever the track appeared to be dusting over. Short track racing is close competition at its finest and when the drivers can negotiate the tight quarters of the speedway it adds another dimension to the great talent that lands at the Hamlin Speedway on a weekly basis.

An emotional moment for all of the racing fans that have followed the racing action at the speedway took place during the evening. "The Sparkman" Mark Berkenstock, who was so severely injured one year ago at the speedway in a freak mishap, showed the fans his remarkable transition in the year that followed the injury by stepping off his Quad and walking a few steps for the fans. Randy Smith and Mark's Dad Gary were at his side during the special moment and mark thanked all of the racing fans for their assistance in his time of rehabilatation. While Mark has come along way to go in his recovery process, his great attitude and never say never work ethic has him back at the speedway and enjoying racing with all of his racing friends.

Heat race wins went to Zack Weisenfluh and Dylan Martin in the Juniors while Simon Egan and Austin Burke claimed wins in the Rookie 600's. All Star Slingshot heat winners were Shannon Smith, Henry Anderson and Don Schmidt while Troy Langendoerfer claimed the 12-lap B-Main. Grady Johnston won the Rookie 270 Micro heat and Billy Clark, Brett Michalski and Kyle Rohner won the 600 heat events. Super Slinger heats were won by Wes Hearn and Kevin Olver. Aaron Henneforth and Charlie Bodine and the 270 Micro heats went to Nunzi Allegrucci and Kurt Bettler.


RESULTS:

All Star Slingshots: Jimmy Johnston, Charlie Lawrence, Joe Howey, Cody Kline, Don Schmidt, Shannon Smith, Simon Egan, Billy Clark, Danny Buccafusca, Kyle Rode, Henry Anderson, Paul Ennes, Dale Kober, Mike Fogler, Jeff Cosgrove, Charlie Shaver, Mack Brink, Colin White, Hunter Smith, John Pantis, John Bockhorn, Troy Langendoerfer, Steve Yankowski Jr, Mike McLaughlin

600 Wingless Micros: Kyle Lick, Bobby Butler, Billy Clark, Ryan Wood, Doug Dodson, Kyle Rohner, Grant Hilfiger, Joe Kata, Brian Gilmore, Shannon Smith, Dan Beacon, Tony Iudicello, Shelby Harper, Brett Arndt, Mick D'Agostino, Cait Chambers, Jonathan Hull, Brett Michalski, Bill Shire, Alex Curley, Molly Chambers, Mark Manieri

270 Micros: CJ Heinig, Nunzi Allegrucci, Tommy Kunsman Jr, Mason Peters, Trevor Dunn, Rick Casario, Rich O'Neill, Kendall Segar, Zach Weidner, Kyle Rutledge, Tim Manieri Jr, Larry Hoagland, Kurt Bettler, Robbie Watson

Junior Slingshots: Jacob Dunn, Zack Weisenfluh, Thomas Strupp, Dylan Martin, Chris Kurtz, Taylor Eccles, Kyle Gruber, Kevin Predmore, Cole Hentschel, Allison Kaminski, Collin Dubois, Alex Yankowski, Tyler Peet, Evan Van Valkenburg

Super Slingshots: Charlie Shaver, Paul Ennes, Tom Arntz, Henry Anderson, Aaron Henneforth, Dale Kober, Kevin Olver, Jimmy Johnston, Herb Finger, John Rooks Sr, Bob Wilson, Wes Hearn
270 Rookie Micros: Grady Johnston, Scott Avery, Makenzie Harper, Hayden Miller, Jenna Weidner

600 Wingless Rookie Micros: Larry Mekic, Eddie Strada, Austin Burke, Danielle Dickinson, Justin Brewster, Riley Moczulski, Jamie Czekai, Tim Howell, Terry Lick, Simon Egan, Sheldon Iudicello, Heidi Hedin, Jacob Hendershot, Greg Stevens, Carol Shire, Steve Van Valkenburg, Stephen Reynolds, Jim Harper

Wingless 270 Micros: Tommy Kunsman Jr, Mick D'Agostino, CJ Heinig, Kendall Segar, Kurt Bettler, Kyle Rutledge, Makenzie Harper, Larry Mekic, Jacob Hendershot, Tim Manieri Jr, Larry Hoagland, Trevor Dunn, Robbie Watson, Scott Avery

Racing every Saturday evening from April through September. 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)

July 30th racing action at the speedway offers up the Briggs & Stratton Mid Atlantic Slingshot Tour with Round Robin Time Trials, and a 30-lap feature event with $500.00 on the line with a field of at least 24 or more Slingshot entries. All seven divisions at the speedway will be in action at the premier speedway in the Poconos

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
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July 24, 2011

ACCORD SPEEDWAY NEWS

Accord, NY- Michael Storms Late Rally To Flash To First Accord Speedway Triumph
By: Steve Pados, Accord Speedway Media

As the East Coast weather flirted with temperatures in the 100's, loyal racing fans braved the oppressive heat as once again the "Gem in the Catskills" Accord Speedway swung back into action on Friday evening and reeled off an oustanding racing card for the great crowd on hand. Speedway Promoters Gary and Donna Palmer had the speedway grounds in pristine condition and the outstanding track work prep of Gary Palmer presented the drivers with a smooth as glass and race to the walls facility for the excellent racing card scheduled for the evening. When it was all said and done, New Jersey resident Michael Storms overcame a huge lead held by local Accord resident driving ace Richard Smith when Smith became mired in lapped traffic just past the midway point of the 30-lap Modified main and allowed "The Flash" Storms to slip by and go on to record his first Accord Speedway victory to his racing resume. The six feature show was completed by 10 PM on headline sponsor Van Kleeck's Tire Night at the speedway and allowed the fans to hurry home and enjoy their air-conditioned cars and homes in what has to rank as the hottest day ever at the Ulster County racing facility.

Richard Smith and Michael Sabia brought the 22 car starting VP Fuels/Rhinebeck Ford Modified field down for the start of the 30-lap main event. Smith, who had already scored a win earlier in the season, was quick to task as he took the lead coming out of the second turn and began to carve out a nice lead over the rest of the field with Kevin Duryea and Michael Storms in tow. Smith was dead on with his set-up as he drove his Smith Logging and Landclearing sponsored hot rod off to a big advantage in the former Barry Davis PMC machine. Storms was quick and gaining confidence with each passing lap as he slipped by Duryea for the runner-up role and had Rick Mill and Jeff Heotzler joining in the chase to hunt down Smith. The racing throughout the quality field was intense with many side by side battles heating up the crowd even more that the summer heat. Jerry Higbie, in a top five position, was the first casualty among the contenders as he fell off the pace with mechanical problems on lap nine.

The turn of events quickly hit after the midway point of the race as Smith began to drive into lapped traffic and was having some issues at finding his way past the slower cars. Storms kept hitting his marks and very quickly gobbled up the real estate in front of him to move in behind Smith. Coming out of turn four Smith was caught at the top of the raceway with two slower cars in front of him and Storms on the bottom finding a hint of daylight opening up for him. Storms slipped by Smith and took over the lead. By the time Smith could adjust his line, Storms had opened up a sizable lead and Duryea found the needed speed to also make Smith a victim. Jeff Heotzler, in a new racer for the evening out of the Joe Grasso stables, was moving the racer around on the multi-channeled raceway and moved past Smith into third place and Mike Ricci followed suit as he became a player in the last half of the race. Brett Hearn, the point leader coming into the racing activities, was also making tracks and once again turned the fastest times of the night with a reading of 13.488 seconds. Storms withstood a valiant effort by Duryea late in the race as Duryea pulled up alongside of him on the bottom side and just couldn't pulled the trigger as Storms quickly thwarted the efforts of the hard driving Duryea. Storms flashed across the line with the win and Kevin Duryea, Jeff Heotzler, Mike Ricci and Brett Hearn completed the top five. Rick Mill, Andy Bachetti, Richard Smith, Danny Tyler and Bobby Hentschel completed the top ten.

The Camper's Barn Sportsman event was another classic tale of two stories divided into one main event. Rookie in the ranks Chris Stevens blasted into the lead from his pole start and just as quickly had a dancing partner with the high flying Jeff Hulseapple hustling the Vitale Motorsports entry in behind him. Hulseapple showed a hot hand and was quick from the shelf but Stevens was a few ticks quicker as he established command of the event. A seventh lap jingle on the backstretch saw Howard Jarvis drive on two wheels before uprighting the race car and Don Smith flipping his car back on his wheels at the entrance to turn three. On the restart it was Stevens at the point but charging through the pack came "Mr Excitement" Kevin Ward as the four time feature winner in 2011 came looking for number five. Ward was passing a car a lap and on lap twelve found the bottom line to his liking as he executed a perfect slide job on Stevens and assumed command of the event. Ward could place his Troyer race mount wherever he wanted and drove away to his fifth win of the season. Chris Stevens drove a great race to finish in the runner-up slot with Anthony Perrego, Ryan Stortini and Vinny DeCicco completing the top five. Will Dietz, David Coene, Joe Giachinta, Jesse Marks, and Shane Jablonka completed the top ten.

The Healey Brother's Group Spec Sportsman feature attraction added some additional drama and theatrics to a division that is producing quality racing at every turn of the clock. Newcomer Kevin Smith led the first two laps before giving way to "Tommy Gun" Tommy Johnson. Johnson was quick and wasted no time in establishing his perimeter as the leader. Matt Hitchcock and Whitey Slavin were locked up in a dual with both of the drivers racing for position and making contact and sending both drivers to rear of the bus after the incident. Defending track champion "The Bushkill Bullet" Kyle Rohner came through the field using a variety of moves to drive into second place with Joe Judge now a close third. The action was quick and pulsating as Johnson stayed in the third lane with Rohner pulling out all of the stops from the bottom to pull up to the Johnson front door but never gaining the momentum to pull even with him. Johnson grabbed the win, his second of the 2011 racing season at Accord. Rohner was second in a great run from eighth starting place and Joe Judge finished third. Steady John Sundlof was fourth and Whitey Slavin rallied back to complete the top five. Matt Hitchcock, Tyler Dippel, Patrik Murphy, Bryanna Hurban and Kevin Smith completed the top ten.

The DC Landscaping regular show found Dave Demorest in front for the first two laps before yielding to Pine Bush resident Joe Mennite. Mennite was working well in the center of the race track and led the next four laps until the recently returning Ralph Ronk seized command of the lead. Once in front, Ronk had to fend off the advances of hard driving Pat Zimmer. Zimmer slowed jut a bit after he encountered the boiler plate on the backtretch but still gave a good chase as Ralph Ronk flashed across the line to record his first Accord win in some time. Zimmer was the runner-up with Jimmy Sykes, Al Christiana and Tom Vasta completing the to five

Ray Tarantino was the early leader in the Arkel Motors Pure Stock main event and led the first six laps before an altercation with the first turn fence. John Woinoski, who was second at the time, restarted the event as the leader and went on to captured his first win in quite a spell in the Joe Knoth owned racer. Tim Brown was the runner-up with Jim Cuneo finishing third in only his third start at the speedway in a great piece of driving. Gary Predmore and Steve Cooper completed the top five.

The heldover DC landscaping Pro Stock event kicked off the program and it was Dave Demorest leading through the first seven laps before steam began to escape from his hood bonnet. Pat Zimmer took over the lead at that point and raced way to another feature win at the facility. Jimmy Sykes was the runner-up with the Ford powered machine of John Roese in third place, Tom Vasta in fourth and Paul Aragon completing the top five finishers.


MUDPLUGS:

The good friends from Van Kleeck Tire were the headline sponsor for the evening and proudly displayed their company's logo in the Lucas Oil Products Winners Circle after each feature event. The Van Kleeck team offered key chains to many of the first fans through the gates at the speedway.

Announcer and racing competitor Joel Murns was missing in action due to a bad wreck he suffered at OCFS while competing in an Enduro event on Thursday night . Reports told that Murns was suffering from a broken foot and assorted injuries from what was said to be a hard grinding hit. Murns was fourth in Pure Stock points coming into the event and will suffer from being absent as each event will prove to be critical to every driver will aspirations to claim a driving title in 2011. The speedway staff sends get well wishes and a speedy recovery to the "Roof Top Shuffler".

Heat races were run off quickly and Sportsman heat wins went to Chris Stevens and Greg McCloskey. Kevin Smith and Joe Judge captured the Spec Sportsman heat events. Modified heats were claimed by Michael Sabia, Jerry Higbie and Jeff Heotzler. Tim Brown captured the Pure Stock heat encounter.

Tim Wade won the Pick the Winner contest that is held through the purchase of an "Accordian" program at the speedway. Tim grabbed up the $50.00 prize after picking Michael Storms for the win and also picked up two tickets to the World of Outlaws event this evening at the Lebanon Valley Speedway.


RESULTS:

VP Fuels/Rhinebeck Ford Modifieds: Michael Storms, Kevin Duryea, Jeff Heotzler, Mike Ricci, Brett Hearn, Rick Mill, Andy Bachetti, Richard Smith, Danny Tyler, Bobby Hentschel, Mel Schrufer, Jimmy Wells, Richie Eurich, Clinton Mills, Danny Creeden, Jeremy Quick, Mike Sabia, Robbie Green, David Bush, Geoff Quackenbush, Jerry Higbie, Mike Ruggerio

Camper's Barn Sportsman: Kevin Ward, Chris Stevens, Anthony Perrego, Ryan Stortini, Vinny DeCicco, Will Dietz, David Coene, Joe Giachinta, Jesse Marks, Shane Jablonka, Jeff Hulseapple, RJ Smith, Randy Green, Brad Szulewski, Don Smith, Howie Jarvis, Kenny Ferrier, (DQ)Greg McCloskey

Healey Brothers Group Spec Sportsman: Tommy Johnson, Kyle Rohner, Joe Judge, John Sundlof, Whitey Slavin, Matt Hitchcock, Tyler Dippel, Patrick Murphy, Bryanna Hurban, Kevin Smith, Wayne Devantoy, Lem Atkins, Phil Johnson, Mike DuBois

Arkel Motors Pure Stocks: John Woinoski, Tim Brown, Jim Cuneo, Gary Predmore, Steve Cooper, Harry Bachman, Joe Narok, Ryan Johnson, Ray Tarantino, (DNS) Jerry Craig

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

DC Landscaping Pro Stocks: (Heldover Event from 7/15) Pat Zimmer, Jim Sykes, John Roese, Tom Vasta, Paul Aragon, Ralph Ronk, Al Christiana, Ron Rion, John Rood, Joe Mennite, Clarence Smith, Hank Morin, Dave Demorest, Gary Ronk

Racing every Friday night from April through September. July 29th finds Ruge's Part Center Night headlining the racing activity at the speedway along with the return of the thrill a second Lightning Sprint division. 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)

Midweek Madness continues on Wednesday evening July 27th and runs through August 31st with a great new format and exciting racing action with the small divisions of motorsports. 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 
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A Trail Of Dirt Leads Right To Our Door


 

K-C Raceway Results July 23, 2011

Smith Smokes Sprints/Berwanger Befuddles AMRA Mods
Adams Attacks Hobbys

By Scott Wolfe

CHILLICOTHE, OHIO-After a torrid battle with young Sheldon Haudenschild, veteran sprint driver Danny Smith, Chillicothe, Ohio claimed the Goodyear 410 Sprint Car main at Jeff and Vicki Schrader’s K-C Raceway on a sultry Saturday night July 23. Jeremy Berwanger, the Murray City Bandit, blasted the AMRA modifieds after a race-long jousting match with Rob Stambaugh, and Jamie Adams, Laurelville, OH returned to victory lane in the Hobby Stock division.

Extreme temperatures and rains just about every place but the track set the action back nearly 45 minutes, but all the action was completed by 10:40. Additionally, nearly half of the sprint car field went home with a free Goodyear tire (the top nine cars) compliments of Jeff Schrader and the Goodyear Racing Program.

Last week police officer Brandon Mather was cited for the win and took the bounty money for defeating 10-time winner Jamie Adams. Adams’ bid to return to victory looked slim after a seventh place start, but Adams masterfully worked his way through the field to take the lead with three laps to go in posting the win.

Tommy Mossbarger was the class of the field early fending off side-by-side challenges from Brandon Thompson and Bruce Gray, Jr. Mossbarger had to survive several cautions that repeatedly kept the rest of the pack close and played into the hands of the ever-patient Adams.

Mossbarger and Thompson continued to battle while Gray, Mather, Seitz, and Adams jockeyed for position. Mossbarger finally built up a sizeable lead, but again had it erased near the end of the event with Thompson in second and Adams third. Adams disposed of Thompson then shimmied by Mossbarger for the win. Great racing throughout the pack highlighted the action.

Behind Adams in the top ten were Tommy Mossbarger, Brandon Thompson, Bruce Gray, Jr., Brandon Mather, Tim Cutler, Butch Eblin, Jason Holstein, Evan Seitz, and Robert Walker.

Adams said in victory lane, “You just have to take what you can get when you can get it. Tonight I just had to be patient—you don’t want to run over any body. Also, I’d like to thank my crew and family and everyone who comes out each week and roots for us.”

The redraw for the 410 Sprint Feature poised youngster Sheldon Haudenshild against veteran Smith with a hungry pack of open-wheel warriors lying in the wake. Haudenshild grabbed the early lead, triggering a bundle of turn-entry slide-job swaps between the duo.

Said Smith in victory lane, “He is a great little, up-and-coming driver. He’s only raced two years, but he has a lot of laps under his belt and he knows how to race.”
Smith appeared to take the lead on lap four for good, but Haudenschild dug a little deeper, perhaps in desperation of preserving a win while hammering out an amazing pass in a drag race out of turn two. Smith responded and took the lead for good on lap five, then the crafty Hoosier native worked traffic to perfection to build a resounding lead.
Jimmy Nier whisked by Lil Haud on lap 11 and gave chase to Smith. Nier once closed the gap to less than three car lengths, but lapped traffic soon separated the two, establishing a comfort zone for Smith. Lots of great racing took place behind the front runners. Jac Haudenschild had a solid top five going until mechanical failures sidelined the veteran star.

Nick Nabor had a great run going but scrubbed off some speed to avoid another car and was quickly shuffled out of the top ten. Jimmy Stinson, Cole Duncan, and Todd Kane pounded the dirt in ‘hammer-down’ style and blasted up from deep in the field. Duncan came from 11th to fourth and Stinson from 10th to third as that duo shared hard-charger honors.

Behind winning Smith was Jimmy Nier, Jimmy Stinson, Cole Duncan, Todd Kane, Sheldon Haudenschild, Mark Imler, Bryce Dickson, Josh Davis, and Mitch Harble.
Smith added, “Always great to see all the fans at K-C. I’d like to thank my nephew David, my crew, my fans and all the names on this car. That’s what makes this all possible. I’d also like to dedicate this win to Joey Saldana and wish him a speedy recovery.”

With several other area tracks rained out, a star-studded AMRA Modified field took the green for an exciting 20-lap event. Rob Stambaugh took the early lead, and appeared to have shaken a string of K-C bad luck over the last few weeks.

Stambaugh blasted from the second row past Berwanger and Jeremy Rayburn. Stambaugh led the hard-hitting parade until lap eleven, when Berwanger finally found his way around the local #67 speedster. Now, Stambaugh dogged Berwanger as J.P. Roberts marched up into the top six from a 16th place start. Roberts, Tim Rayburn, and Crace went three wide several times in exciting on-track action.

Rayburn held off Kenny Johnson for a time, but Johnson rode the high-side to third then went to work on Stambaugh. Meanwhile, Jeremy Rayburn, Brian Whiteman, David Pinkerton, and Tim Rayburn fought ferociously for position. T.J. Harper and Brad Butler were gaining some valuable ground throughout the race with nice runs.

The last six laps Kenny Johnson—‘always worth the price of admission’-- had the fans on their feet. Johnson pressured Stambaugh to a near breaking point. Although Stambaugh never stumbled Johnson still forged on and made a pass up in no-man’s land high against the fence to take second.

Behind Berwanger were Kenny Johnson, Rob Stambaugh, Jeremy Rayburn, Brian Whiteman, David Pinkerton, Tim Rayburn, T.J. Harper, Bob Crace, Jr., and Brad Butler.
The “X-man” Berwanger said, “Great to back in victory lane. This is a great team and this Two-brothers Shaw car was just perfect. Thanks to all the guys and fans that make this effort a winning one.”

Brad Butler was the hard charger in a 20th to 10th run. Other notable comeback bids came from Bob Crace, Jr. who had to go to the tail on lap seven and came back to ninth, and J.P. Roberts and Mike Long--both in the top ten—who were collected in the same mid-race accident after good early runs.
Next week K-C runs AMRA Late Models, AMRA Modifieds, and Hobby Stocks.


The Summary: July 23, 2011

Goodyear 410 Sprint Cars (23)

Fast Time: Jimmy Stinson 12:103
Heat One: Danny Smith, Sheldon Haudenschild, Jac Haudenschild, Jimmy Stinson, Bryce Dickson, Jordan Harble, John Shewbrooks, Kory Crabtree
Heat Two: Josh Davis, Nick Nabor, Todd Kane, Cole Duncan, Mitch Harble, Brandy Bower, Jeff Conrad, Beau Stewart
Heat Three: Jimmy Nier, Mark Imler, Nathan Skaggs, Ed Neumeister, Randy Fink, Nick Forcum, Jeb Lowder
Sprint B-Main: Brandy Bower, Nick Forcum, Beau Stewart, Jordan Harble, John Shewbrooks, Jeff Conrad, Jeb Lowder, Kory Crabtree
Feature: Danny Smith, Jimmy Nier, Jimmy Stinson, Cole Duncan, Todd Kane, Sheldon Haudenschild, Mark Imler, Bryce Dickson, Josh Davis, Mitch Harble, Nathan Skaggs, Nick Naber, Ed Neumeister, Beau Stewart, Randy Fink, Brandy Bower, Jordan Harble, Jac Haudenschild, John Shewbrooks, Nick Forcum

AMRA Advanced Services Modifieds (22)
Grooms Fast Time: Kenny Johnson 15:677
Heat One: Jeremy Berwanger, Kenny Johnson, Mike Long, Tim Rayburn, Greg Oliver, J.P. Roberts, Keith Baxter
Heat Two: Jeremy Rayburn, Rob Stambaugh, Dave Fireball Pinkerton, Mark Bailey, Donnie Stewart, John Arthurs, Brian Moore
Heat Three: Brian Whiteman, Bob Crace, Jr., Derrick Smith, Kevin Delaney, T.J. Harper, Bob Hurst, Jr., Brad Butler
Feature: Jeremy Berwanger, Kenny Johnson, Rob Stambaugh, Jeremy Rayburn, Brian Whiteman, David Pinkerton, Tim Rayburn, T.J. Harper, Bob Crace, Jr., Brad Butler, J.P.Roberts, Mike Long, Brian Moore, Derrick Smith, Bob Hurst, Jr., Greg Oliver, Donnie Stewart, John Arthurs, Mark Bailey, Kevin Delaney

Hobby Stocks (130
Heat One: Brandon Thompson, Bruce Gray, Jr., Brandon Mather, Jamey Adams, Tim Cutler, Robert Walker, Butch Eblin, Mike Slade DNS
Heat Two: Tommy Mossbarger, Evan Seitz, Tracey Ross, Jason Holstein, Jack Martin, Mike Brust
Feature: Jamey Adams, Tommy Mossbarger, Brandon Thompson, Bruce Gray, Jr., Brandon Mather, Tim Cutler, Butch Eblin, Jason Holstein, Evan Seitz, Robert Walker, Tracey Ross, Mike Brust, Jack Martin.



Goodyear 410 Sprint Championship Points

Danny Smith 264
Jimmy Nier 237
Cole Duncan 226
Sheldon Haudenschild 194
Jimmy Stinson 185
Brandy Bower 181
Bryce Dickson 171
Todd Kane 166
Josh Davis 165
Nathan Skaggs 156
Greg Wilson 137
Jeb Lowder 131
Nick Naber 129
Jack Haudenschild 129
Randy Fink 125
Kyle Sauder 119
John Shewbrooks 117
Ron Blair 117
Ed Neumeister 116
Aaron Higgins 113

AMRA Advanced Services Championship Points
(After July 23)
Dave Fireball Pinkerton 372
Brian Whiteman 349
Jeremy Rayburn 348
Jeremy Berwanger 343
Bob Crace, Jr. 325
Mark Bailey 287
Tim Rayburn 260
Kevin Delaney 217
John Arthurs 191
Kenny Johnson 188
Brian Moore 165
Donnie Stewart 164
Rob Stambaugh 163
Jimmy Lennex 160
T.J. Harper 152
Bud Frazier 152
Bob Hurst 150
Luke Jordan 149
Lonnie Kidd 148
Sean Settles 128

Hobby Stock Championship Points

Jamey Adams 595
Tommy Mossbarger 494
Bruce Gray, Jr. 471
Brandon Thompson 457
Brandon Mather 450
Tim Cutler 440
Butch Eblin 376
Mike Brust 340
Jack Martin 288
Tracey Ross 276
Jim Hildebrand 253
Keith Dubois 237
Phil Rice 220
Richard Trego 187
Jeff Sheets 168
Roger Mossbarger 156
Gary Park 151
Travis Pertuset 134
Evan Seitz 116
Dan Lewis 80
Jeremy Bretz 79

 

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 30- SUMMER RACEFEST 75-Lap Cone race for the Modifieds, PLUS Street Stocks and FWDs

Saturday, August 6- SUMMER RACEFEST- 75-Lap Double points Cone Race for the Sport Modifieds, PLUS Factory Stocks and TQ Midgets




Big Weekend Ahead for Mountain Speedway


By: Gene Ostrowski

July 24, 2011



St. Johns, PA- The season so far for Mountain Speedway has been an exciting one and the excitement will continue this Saturday (July 30) with another weekend of “Summer Racefest”, featuring a $2,000 to win 75-cone race for the Modified division.

The Modified drivers will take to the track and compete using the cone race style format, which is well known at Bowman Gray Stadium down south. With a $9,000 overall purse, the Modified drivers will compete for the lucrative $2,000 top prize and the event will pay $210 green flag money.

The fun doesn’t stop there, as speedway Promoter, Joe Callavini, ha arranged for a “bouncy house” to be brought to the track to entertain the children at the track through out the day.

The 50/50 drawing will also be one to remember this weekend, as 25 winners will be pulled. Those winners will be given an entry form ($10 value) to win a custom Death Row Motorcycle and part of the proceeds for the Children’s Miracle Network. The drawing will be in August 31st at the Quaker Steak and Lube in Buckhorn.

Adult grandstand admission is just $15 and as always, kids 10 years of age and younger are free. All of the action, including the Modifieds, FWDs and Street Stocks will begin at 6 PM.

Mountain Speedway is just minutes from Hazleton, Pa, located on St. John’s Road, between Routes 93 and 309. 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.
 

July 24, 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!
THERE'S A TRAFFIC JAM AT GRANDVIEW ON WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 3RD, ADULT ADMISSION $20

The NAPA Auto Parts Thunder on the Hill Racing Series will present event #101 on Wednesday night, August 3rd when the TRAFFIC JAM for modifieds returns to Grandview Speedway. The Chad Sinon/BPG Motorsports sponsored event will pay a hefty $8,500 to the winner of the 60 lap modified feature sanctioned by the Race of Champions. Along with the modifieds, the ROC sportsman will also be on the program to compete in qualifying events all leading up to the 40 lap feature. The adult admission price for the show is just $20, children 6-11 $5 and kids under the age of six will be admitted for free. The pit fee is $30 and a license is not required. In the event of rain, Thursday night, August 4th will be the rain date.

The sportsman will be looking at some bonus money tanks to Joe Adams Lettering. The top five sportsman in the feature that were pre-entered will earn an additional $50. Drivers may pre-enter by calling 443 513 4456.

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.

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.


The $8,500 winners share in the 60 lap TRAFFIC JAM will certainly bring out the best of the Grandview regulars to include Duane Howard, Craig VonDohren, Ryan Godown hot off that impressive ROC win at the Battle of Lincoln, Doug Manmiller, Rick Laubach, Billy Pauch and Kevin Hirthler. Expected invaders include Brett Hearn, Billy Decker, Danny Johnson and Stewart Friesen just to name a few.



This will be the richest TRAFFIC JAM payout in the fourteen year history of the event, a continued celebration of the NAPA Auto Parts Thunder on the Hill Racing Series reaching their 100th event milestone in June of 2011.



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 $8,500 to win Plus . . . .ROC Sportsman 40 laps
Event Sponsor: Chad Sinon/BPG Motorsports
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 License not required
Track #: 610-754-7688
Website: www.thunderonthehillracingseries.com <http://www.thunderonthehillracingseries.com>  or www.grandviewspeedway.com <http://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
END

 

July 24, 2011

HAMLIN SPEEDWAY NEWS

Hamlin, PA - Hamlin Speedway Quick Results On S&S Speedways Night
By: Steve Pados, GA Motorsports Media

All Star Slingshots: Jimmy Johnston, Charlie Lawrence, Joe Howey, Cody Kline, Don Schmidt, Shannon Smith, Simon Egan, Billy Clark, Danny Buccafusca, Kyle Rode, Henry Anderson, Paul Ennes, Dale Kober, Mike Fogler, Jeff Cosgrove, Charlie Shaver, Mack Brink, Colin White, Hunter Smith, John Pantis, John Bockhorn, Troy Langendoerfer, Steve Yankowski Jr, Mike McLaughlin

600 Wingless Micros: Kyle Lick, Bobby Butler, Billy Clark, Ryan Wood, Doug Dodson, Kyle Rohner, Grant Hilfiger, Joe Kata, Brian Gilmore, Shannon Smith, Dan Beacon, Tony Iudicello, Shelby Harper, Brett Arndt, Mick D'Agostino, Cait Chambers, Jonathan Hull, Brett Michalski, Bill Shire, Alex Curley, Molly Chambers, Mark Manieri

270 Micros: CJ Heinig, Nunzi Allegrucci, Tommy Kunsman Jr, Mason Peters, Trevor Dunn, Rick Casario, Rich O'Neill, Kendall Segar, Zach Weidner, Kyle Rutledge, Tim Manieri Jr, Larry Hoagland, Kurt Bettler, Robbie Watson

Junior Slingshots: Jacob Dunn, Zack Weisenfluh, Thomas Strupp, Dylan Martin, Chris Kurtz, Taylor Eccles, Kyle Gruber, Kevin Predmore, Cole Hentschel, Allison Kaminski, Collin Dubois, Alex Yankowski, Tyler Peet, Evan Van Valkenburg

Super Slingshots: Charlie Shaver, Paul Ennes, Tom Arntz, Henry Anderson, Aaron Henneforth, Dale Kober, Kevin Olver, Jimmy Johnston, Herb Finger, John Rooks Sr, Bob Wilson, Wes Hearn

270 Rookie Micros: Grady Johnston, Scott Avery, Makenzie Harper, Hayden Miller, Jenna Weidner

600 Wingless Rookie Micros: Larry Mekic, Eddie Strada, Austin Burke, Danielle Dickinson, Justin Brewster, Riley Moczulski, Jamie Czekai, Tim Howell, Terry Lick, Simon Egan, Sheldon Iudicello, Heidi Hedin, Jacob Hendershot, Greg Stevens, Carol Shire, Steve Van Valkenburg, Stephen Reynolds, Jim Harper

Wingless 270 Micros: Tommy Kunsman Jr, Mick D'Agostino, CJ Heinig, Kendall Segar, Kurt Bettler, Kyle Rutledge, Makenzie Harper, Larry Mekic, Jacob Hendershot, Tim Manieri Jr, Larry Hoagland, Trevor Dunn, Robbie Watson, Scott Avery

Racing every Saturday evening from April through September. 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)

July 30th racing action at the speedway offers up the Briggs & Stratton Mid Atlantic Slingshot Tour with Round Robin Time Trials, and a 30-lap feature event with $500.00 on the line with a filed of at least 24 or more Slingshot entries. All seven divisions at the speedway will be in action at the premier speedway in the Poconos

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

 

July 23,2011
For Immediate release
For additional information, please contact Lou Long, Pres. and PR Director

Modified Tour is Front Page News

While the stars and officials of the BRP/Hoosier Tire Modified Tour enjoy a break in the schedule, the Tour is still in the news. The August edition of Dirt Modified magazine, published by Three Wide Media, includes a feature story on the Tour. Thanks to Cyndi Stiffler, author and sales representative for the magazine, for the fine story.

Copies of the magazine will be available for just $5 at the Tour trailer at remaining events on the 2011 schedule. Supplies are limitted, so please get your copy now!

The next race on the BRP/Hoosier Tire Modified Tour will be extra special. It will be the Debbie Oyler Memorial. Debbie was a cherished friend and avid supporter of the Modified Tour. She left us all far too early. She will be remembered on Saturday, August 13, at Mercer Raceway Park, where she was a valued employee. Please join us in memory of Debbie and support of her beloved husband, fellow board member Paul Oyler.

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.

 

MIKE HOOPER DOUBLES WITH BAD 8 AND SUPER PRO WIN AT U.S. 13



By Charlie Brown, Delmar, DE (7/22/11) – Mike Hooper of Hurlock, Md. beat the heat and the rest of the competition to win both the Bad 8 Full Body final and then the Super Pro final Friday night at the U.S. 13 Dragway. It was his second Bad 8 win in a row. Eric Mason of Pocomoke, Md. took the win in Bad 8 Open Wheel and Ryan Groton of Salisbury, Md. was the victor in Pro. Other winners on the night included: Bruce Murphy of Wilmington, Del. in Pro Bike; Harvey Powell of Salisbury in Bike Trophy; Chelsea Williams of Seaford, Del. in Street; Alex Bradford of Newark, Md. in Jr. Dragster 1 and Vance Price, Jr. of Vienna, Md. in Jr. Dragster 2.

Mike Hooper went up against last week’s Super Pro winner, David Lowe of Salisbury in the Bad 8 Full Body final. Hooper had the better reaction light and took the win with both drivers running their dial-ins. Hooper ran an 8.058/170.81 on an 8.05 dial while Lowe had a 9.019/147.83 on a 9.01 dial. Hooper set Low E.T. and Top Speed in qualifying with an 8.090/173.81. The Open Wheel final pitted Eric Mason against Jamie Russell of Dover, Del. Russell had a .001 reaction but Mason was on his dial to take the win. Mason ran a 7.935/164.95 on a 7.93 dial while Russell had a 7.936/169.20 on a 7.88 dial. Low E.T. was set by Danny Bastianelli with a 7.550 and Top Speed went to Jack Moore at 179.82.

Hooper advanced through the Super Pro eliminations to face Ben Parks of Salisbury in the final. Parks had a red light foul and Hooper finished a great night by cruising to the finish at 72.41 miles per hour. Semi-finalists were Jesse Truitt of Parsonsburg, Md. who lost to Hooper and W.R. Ketterman of Salisbury who lost to Parks.

Ryan Groton was paired against Justin Abbott of Greenwood, Del. in the Pro final. Groton took the double break out win with a 10.329/129.12 on a 10.35 dial. Abbott was out by more with a 10.460 on a 10.49 dial. Semi-finalist was Tim Foskey, Jr. who lost to Abbott while Groton had a bye.

Bruce Murphy rode up against last week’s winner, James Farmer of Denton, Md. in the Pro Bike final. Farmer broke out with a 9.378 on a 9.38 dial and Murphy rode to the win with a 10.342/125.12 on a 10.30 dial for the win. Semi-finalist was John Bartkovich of Salisbury who lost to Murphy while Farmer had the bye.

Chelsea Williams made it two in a row in winning the Street final. Williams went up against David Kellam of Ellendale, Del. The pair was even at the start but Williams had the better run and took the win with an 11.341/115.10 on an 11.32 dial. Kellam had a 12.223/110.53 on a 12.16 dial.

Harvey Powell continued to chalk up the wins in Bike Trophy on his Kawasaki quad. Powell took advantage of a red light foul by Alan Montalvo of Seaford and ran a 17.151/66.30 on a 17.20 dial for the win.

Alex Bradford continues to be in the hunt for the Jr. Dragster 1 point lead as he defeated Jacob Bowie of Greensboro, Md. Bradford was on his dial and took the win with a 9.354/68.92 on a 9.35 dial to move into second spot in the points. Bowie ran a solid 9.068/70.09 on a 9.02 dial. In Jr. Dragster 2 it was Vance Price, Jr. over Shelby Bireley of Salisbury. Price, Jr. took the double break out win with a 7.893/82.46 on a 7.90 dial while Bireley was out by more with a 7.861/77.67 on a 7.90 dial. With the runner-up finish Bireley moved three spots in the standings to take the Jr. Dragster 2 points lead.

This week will be another exciting Summit E.T. Racing Series event. Gates open at 3:30 p.m. with time runs at 4:30 p.m. and eliminations at approximately 8:30 p.m.
 

July 23, 2011

Carpenter Captures AMRA Lates
Smith Smothers Sprints/Hall Hammers Semi's
Venham, Jr. Masters Mods/Mayle Masterful in Mini's

Skyline Speedway Results FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

By Scott Wolfe

STEWART, OHIO-While it was smothering hot outside, the on track action was even hotter in the Southern Appalachian Hills of Skyline Speedway. Eighty-two cars and a large crowd at the severe storms in the area with Rick Venham, Jr. taking the final checker flag in the AMRA Modifieds at 10:50 just before a final storm moved through the area. Chris Carpenter, South Parkersburg, made it another clean sweep in the AMRA Late Models, Danny Smith, Chillicothe, OH claimed the OVSCA Sprints, Frankie Hall hammered the semi-lates, and Cole Mayle mastered the Mike's Auto Body Mini-wedges.

The semi-late crates were the first to take to the track. Frankie Hall, Parkersburg, recently purchased a car from Freddie Carpenter, slapped on the 21jr sticker and drove like a pro in picking up the heat win and the feature win. For a time Nelson Freshour started to catch Hall in traffic, but once the field spread out, Hall once again throttled away and on to the victory. Rounding out the top ten were Frankie Hall, Nelson Freshour, Eric Foster, Nathan Harrison, Johnny Vandale, Terry Hinkle, Roger Bowling, Pete Crum, Tim Good, and Matt Kussmaul.

In the competitive AMRA Late Model main four cars were all within inches for much of the first 15 laps. K-C Burdette grabbed the early lead and led by five car lengths over the first three laps. Fast timer and heat winner Chris Carpenter began to reel him in as Chris Garnes and Tyler Carpenter came three wide through four with the eventual winner strapped in the middle.

All four cars fought for the lead with Ralph Withem, continuing his string of great charges, tried to make it a five car race. Meanwhile, Dan Morrison was charging toward a top five and also challenged Garnes for position. Chris Carpenter worked five hard laps beside Burdette until Carpenter pulled Burdette down the stretch to lead lap fifteen. A lap later Burdette, Garnes, and Tyler Carpenter tried to pull three cars in a two-car hole, sending Carpenter spinning hard across the uke tires and out of the race.

Although the action was close all the way around the track, the caution strung out the field over the last nine laps. Carpenter brought home the popular win ahead of Burdette, RalphWithem, Chris Garnes, Dan Morrison, Zach Dohm, Freddie Carpenter, Colten Burdette, Andy Bond, and Larry Bond,who rounded out the top ten. Said Carpenter, "It's great to get the win and finally get back on track. We are starting to get some momentum and hopefully get back here to victory lane again."

Andy Bond was the hard charger in a 14th to 9th place run. Zach Dohm and Colten Burdette also picked up four spots in good runs to the top ten.

Eleven exciting heats, many of which went right down to the wire set the stage for a great night of feature racing. Each feature event seemed to top the previous one as the Danny Smith-Josh Davis marquis billing in the Ohio Valley Sprint Car Association sprints proved to be one of the night's best.

Danny Smith, the crafty veteran got a great start, zooming from sixth toward the lead upon the turn two exit. Pole sitters Mitchell Harble on the high side and Jimmy Stinson on the low side soon gave way to the high-flying Smith. Stinson ran the high side and Smith tucked in behind blasting by Stinson and setting the stage for a battle in  reverse order.

As the race progressed Josh Davis found a groove in the middle of the track, lassoing Stinson for second by the halfway mark, then slowly but surely reeling in Smith. Smith on the high side, Davis down low, the two battled hard for much of the next seven laps. Davis nosed under Smith prompting Smith to move to the low groove where Smith gained the edge in lapped traffic to win by a car length at the finish.

Jimmy Nier was the hard charger in a last to seventh finish. Behind Smith and Davis were Jimmy Stinson, Andre Layfield, Aaron Higgins, up and coming Chris Myers, Jimmy Nier, itchell Harble, Brian Benson, and fast timer Dave Dickson. Aaron Higgins also had a good run from deep in the pack to a top five just behind the steady-handed Andre Layfield.

The best may have been saved for last as Rick Venham, Jr. and Andy Bond battled for all 20 laps of the AMRA Modified main. Venham, the second heat winner, made a daredevil move between two cars in the heat to earn outside pole honors.

His mystifying effort didn't susbside by feature time as Andy Bond took the early lead. By lap five Venham set up the pass and put the RV-8 high upon the bars in bonsai fashion. Bond managed to stay close, trying to find a groove that equaled Venham's dominance.

The next five positions saw some great dicing among Robbie Evans, Vince Conrad, Roy Roush, Jeremy Blake, and Doug Henry, while J.P. Roberts and Gary Gould battled side-by-side for the next spot back. During the last six laps as Venham reached lapped traffic, Bond was able to pressure him for the pass.

Pulling alongside a couple times in the turns, Bond tried to pull off the pass but each time Venham pulled away and roared on to the exciting win. Behind Venham, Jr. was Bond, Robbie Evans, Vince Conrad, Roy Roush, Jeremy Blake, Doug Henry, J.P. Roberts, Gary Gould, and Derrick Smith.

The hard chargers were Dusty Boley and Derrick Smith.

Elsie Roush was the winner of the Bi-weekly drawing for two free passes for the remainder of 2011 and all of 2012. Get your tickets each and every week at the C&S Racing Photo booth.
Skyline will race again next Friday with an AMRA Road Warrior Tour Special paying $1,200 to win, AMRA Late Models, OVSCA Outlaw Sprints, Four Cylinders, and Mike's Auto Body Mini-Wedges. For more information please visit << www.skylinespeedway.net  >> or call 304-539-4410 or the track phone at 740-662-4111.

The summary:

410 Sprint Cars (17)
Fast Time: Dave Dickson 13:28
Heat One: Mitchell Harble Andre Layfield, Danny Smith, Chris Myers, Dave Dickson, Bryce Dickson, Kory Crabtree, Jimmy Nier
Heat Two: Jimmy Stinson, Brian Benson, Josh Davis, Aaron Higgins, Benny Hinkel, Mark Imler, Eric Martin, Jordan Harble
Feature: Danny Smith, Josh Davis, Jimmy Stinson, Andre Layfield, Aaron Higgins, Chris Myers, Jimmy Nier, Mitchell Harble, Brian Benson, Dave Dickson, Mark Imler, Bryce Dickson, Kory Crabtree, Eric Martin, Benny Hickel, Jordan Harble, Wes McGlumphy (DNS)

AMRA Late Models (22)
Fast Time: Chris Carpenter 14:47
Heat One: Chris Carpenter, Chris Garnes, Dan Morrison, Jeff Burdette, Ronnie Mayle, Barry Lowery, Jeremy Misel, Roy Roush (DNS)
Heat Two: KC Burdette, Kevin Layne, Freddie Carpenter, Colten Burdette, Andy Bond, Tony Roush, Dusty Adkins
Heat Three: Tyler Carpenter, Ralph Withem, Zach Dohm, Larry Bond, Justin Powell, Ernie Hoschar, George Klintworth
B-Main: Tony Roush, Barry Lowery, Roy Roush, Dusty Adkins, Jeremy Misel, Ernie Hoschar, George Klintworth
Feature: Chris Carpenter, KC Burdette, Ralph Withem, Chris Garnes, Dan Morrison, Zach Dohm, Freddie Carpenter, Colten Burdette, Andy Bond, Larry Bond, Ronnie Mayle, Justin Powell, Kevin Layne, Jeff Burdette, Tony Roush, Barry Lowery, Roy Roush, Tyler Carpenter


MALTA AMRA MODIFIEDS (21)
Heat One: Andy Bond, Robbie Evans, Doug Henry, Darrin Roush, Shane Roush, Kyle Bond, Jerrad Willis
Heat Two: Rick Venham, Jr., Vince conrad, J.P. Roberts, Kenny Johnson, Derrick Smith, Dusty Boley, Tyler Hendrix
Heat Three: Roy Roush, Jeremy Blake, Jason Brooks, Gary Gould, Joe Hamon, Mark Luning, Robert Garnes
B-Main: Kyle Bond, Dusty Boley, Mark Luning, Tyler Hendrix, Jerrad Willis, Robert Garnes (DNS)
Feature: Rick Venham, Jr., Andy Bond, Robbie Evans, Vince Conrad, Roy Roush, Jeremy Blake, Doug Henry, J.P. Roberts, Gary Gould, Derrick Smith, Kenny Johnson, Jason Brooks, Joe Hamon, Dusty Boley, Kyle Bond, Mark Luning, Darrin Roush, Shane Roush

Semi-Late Crates (10)
Heat One: Frankie Hall, Matt Kussmaul, Nathan Harrison, Pete Crum, Terry Hinkle, Nelson Freshour, Johnny Vandale, Eric Foster, Roger Bowling, Tim Good
Feature: Frankie Hall, Nelson Freshour, Eric Foster, Nathan Harrison, Johnny Vandale, Terry Hinkle, Roger Bowling, Pete Crum, Tim Good, Matt Kussmaul (DNS)

Mike's Auto Body Mini-Wedges (12)
Heat One: Cole Mayle, Zach Carr, Coleman Evans, Tyler Evans, Coleton Perine, Hunter Newlon
Heat Two: Dillon Wyer, Jason Gillian, Corey DeLancey, Samantha Roush, Kasey Rankin, Gabriel Pepper
Feature: Cole Mayle, Jason Gillian, Dillon Wyer, Corey DeLancey, Zach Carr, Coleman Evans, Hunter Newlon, Samantha Roush, Tyler Evans, Kasey Rankin
 

 
July 23, 2011

ACCORD SPEEDWAY NEWS

Accord, NY- Accord Speedway Quick Results On Van Kleeck Tire Night
By:Steve Pados, Accord Speedway Media

VP Fuels/Rhinebeck Ford Modifieds: Michael Storms, Kevin Duryea, Jeff Heotzler, Mike Ricci Dom Roselli, Mike Ricci, Brett Hearn, Rick Mill, Andy Bachetti, Richard Smith, Danny Tyler, Bobby Hentschel, Mel Schrufer, Jimmy Wells, Richie Eurich, Clinton Mills, Danny Creeden, Jeremy Quick, Mike Sabia, Robbie Green, David Bush, Geoff Quackenbush, Jerry Higbie, Mike Ruggerio

Camper's Barn Sportsman: Kevin Ward, Chris Stevens, Anthony Perrego, Ryan Stortini, Vinny DeCicco, Will Dietz, David Coene, Joe Giachinta, Jesse Marks, Shane Jablonka, Jeff Hulseapple, RJ Smith, Randy Green, Brad Szulewski, Don Smith, Howie Jarvis, Kenny Ferrier, (DQ)Greg McCloskey

Healey Brothers Group Spec Sportsman: Tommy Johnson, Kyle Rohner, Joe Judge, John Sundlof, Whitey Slavin, Matt Hitchcock, Tyler Dippel, Patrick Murphy, Bryanna Hurban, Kevin Smith, Wayne Devantoy, Lem Atkins, Phil Johnson, Mike DuBois

Arkel Motors Pure Stocks: John Woinoski, Tim Brown, Jim Cuneo, Gary Predmore, Steve Cooper, Harry Bachman, Joe Narok, Ryan Johnson, Ray Tarantino, (DNS) Jerry Craig

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

DC Landscaping Pro Stocks: (Heldover Event from 7/15) Pat Zimmer, Jim Sykes, John Roese, Tom Vasta, Paul Aragon, Ralph Ronk, Al Christiana, Ron Rion, John Rood, Joe Mennite, Clarence Smith, Hank Morin, Dave Demorest, Gary Ronk

Racing every Friday night from April through September. July 29th finds Ruge's Part Center Night headlining the racing activity at the speedway along with the return of the thrill a second Lightning Sprint division. 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)

Midweek Madness continues on Wednesday evening July 27th and runs through August 31st with a great new format and exciting racing action with the small divisions of motorsports. 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..................................


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July 22, 2011

Skyline To Host AMRA Road Warriors Friday, July 29.

By Scott Wolfe

MT. ALTO, WV-Billy Jarrell's Skyline Speedway in Stewart, Ohio will be hosting the AMRA Road Warriors Friday, July 29. Currently, the top eight driver's in points have a shot at the title and even more of a shot for the Road Warrior Point money.
Veteran and former AMRA champion Doug Henry, Beverly, Ohio is the points' leader over up-and-coming Morgantown, WV talent Deana Groves. The top ten is a melting pot of the states with Ohio, West Virginia, and Virginia filling the top spots including Brett Hamilton, Powhatan, VA poised for a championship run in third. Currently, with the addition of Roaring Knob Speedway in Pennsylvania, the AMRA sanctions tracks in four states.
The Road Warrior Tour features many of the best of the "best" in the series and has become the road show for the weekly series.
The July 29 race will be the first Road Warrior Race at Skyline this year, coming on the heals of an AMRA non-Road Warrior event--the Greg Schilling Memorial. Skyline is slated to pay the Silver Purse of $1,200 to win for this big event.
For further information visit << www.skylinespeedway.net  >> or call Katie at 304-539-4410 or the track phone at 740-662-4111. Skyline Speedway is located between Athens, Ohio and Coolville, Ohio on Bethany Ridge Road, Co. Rd 53. The GPS address is 7274 Quiggly Rd, Guysville, OH 45735.
Following are the current RWT point standings:

Road Warrior Challenge Point Standings
1 Doug Henry 214
2 Deana Groves 201
3 Brett Hamilton 179
4 Joe Cox 170
5 Vince Conrad 140
6 Gary Conner 116
7 Joe Hamon 113
8 Will Rowe 107
9 Kenny Johnson 85
10 Rick Venham, Jr. 75
11 Russell Erwin 72
12 Robert Garnes 71
13 Derrick Smith 66
14 J. P. Roberts 65
15 Tanner Rumburg 58
 

July 22, 2011

BOBBY AND DANNY VARIN RACING NEWS

Sharon Springs, NY- Keeping Pace With Bobby And Danny Varin
By: Steve Pados, GA Motorsports Media

Modified superstar Bobby Varin will be back in action this evening as he goes after his third straight victory at the Glen Ridge Speedway in the Modified division. Bobby is coming off a superlative performace a week ago at Glen Ridge when he not only captured the Modified main but also scored his first career victory in sprint car racing when he wired the talented Empire Sprint Series driving stars field to claim the win and bagging the double victory at the speedway. Danny Varin was in action twice last week in the Cuomo owned sprint car in CRSA competition and encountered problems on Friday evening at the Accord Speedway while riding in eighth position and then Danny rebounded with a great third place run on Sunday evening at the Utica Rome Speedway. The Varin Family has kept busy all season long in 2011 with multiple race teams and many racing events happening in the Northeast.

Bobby kicked off his last week's racing in grand fashion with the two wins at Glen Ridge. Bobby began the event from mid-pack and quickly established himself as a man on a mission when he moved into the top five by lap three of the Modified headliner. Bobby moved into fourth on lap eight and rallied from the top of the raceway to claim third place by lap eleven. Building up his momentum, Bobby completed his run for the lead when he moved past the first and second place racers on lap twelve to assume command of the event. Bobby drove away to the victory followed by Marc Johnson, Mike Ronca, Richie Priice and point leader Kenny Tremont. The win for Bobby was his third of the season at Glen Ridge. Bobby added his second win of the evening when he climbed aboard the Demitraszek Sprinter and utilized a front row start to get the jump on the field at the drop of the green flag and drive away to score another career first for himself when crossed the start/finish line as the leader and winner of his first sprint car event. Bobby was followed across the line by Chuck Hebing and Kevin Ward Jr.

The updated Glen Ridge Speedway seasonal point standings continue to shuffle but still showing Kenny Tremont with 670 points holding on to the point lead by a 50point margin over Craig Hanson who has scored 620 points to date. With his recent strong performances, Bobby Varin is third with 606 points to his credit and Jack Brown is fourth with 595 markers. Jamike Sowle rounds out the top five with 546 points. The remainder of the top ten shows Elmo Reckner, Paul Kinney, Lance Willix, Richie Price and Mike Ronca following in that order.

The following evening found Bobby and Danny Varin in action at the Fonda Speedway. AJ Romano scored the win with Jamike Sowle, Matt DeLorenzo, Ryan Odasz and Jim Davis completing the top five with Bobby Varin in eighth place and Danny Varin scoring a twelfth place in the final rundown. Bobby Varin continues to lead in the Fonda points chase with 472 points scored thus far into the season. Ronnie Johnson is the runner-up with 451 tallies and Matt DeLorenzo is third with 424 points earned. Mark Kislowski is fourth with 398 tallies and Ryan Odasz completes the top five with is fourth with 392 points. Alton Palmer, Jeff Trombley, Jim Davis, Elmo Reckner and Josh Hohenforst complete the top ten in points with Danny Varin holding forth in twelfth position in the lastest standings.

The Utica Rome event on Sunday evening found Bobby getting a ninth place finish in the main event that was captured by Paul Kinney with Pat Ward, Stewart Friesen, Alan Johnson and Todd Burley completing the top five. Danny Varin later chased Josh Pieniazek and Jeff Van Steenburg around the half mile speedway to score a third place finish in CRSA competition. The current point standings at Utica Rome show Stewart Friesen leading with 436 points with Pat Ward in second place with 380 tallies. Bobby Varin is third with 376 points and Ronnie Johnson is a few ticks behind with 372 points. Todd Burley with 368 points completes the top five. Willy Decker, Bill Trexler Jr, Alan Johnson, Jason Rood and Mark Kislowski complete the top ten.

Bobby has been on the road in recent weeks with top fifiteen finishes coming in ROC Dirt competition at Five Mile Point and the Lincoln Speedways. Billy Decker leads the current ROC points with 362 with Stewart Friesen as the runner-up with 316 points. Jeff Strunk with 306, Danny Johnson with 299, Matt Sheppard with 290, Pat Ward with 273 and Bobby Varin with 254 complete the top seven in the traveling series.

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 
 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Chub Frank Racing

982 Lottsville Niobe Road
Bear Lake, PA 16402
814-489-3952


Top-Five Run In Wyoming Sends Chub Frank Home From ‘Wild West Tour’ On A High Note

BEAR LAKE, PA – July 21, 2011 – Chub Frank ended his week-long stint on the World of Outlaws Late Model Series ‘Wild West Tour’ on a high note, finishing fifth in Tuesday night’s ‘Cowboy 50’ at Gillette (Wyo.) Thunder Speedway.

The 49-year-old standout from Bear Lake, Pa., also registered finishes of eighth on July 13 in the ‘Gopher 50’ at Deer Creek Speedway in Spring Valley, Minn., and 11th on July 15 at River Cities Speedway in Grand Forks, N.D. A fourth event, on July 12 at Independence (Iowa) Motor Speedway, was rained out and rescheduled for Aug. 8.

“We had a decent trip,” said Frank, who ended the stretch tied for sixth in the WoO LMS points standings with Shane Clanton. “We still aren’t qualifying well enough (his fifth-fastest time at Gillette was his only time-trial effort that cracked the top-15), but at least we went forward in the features.”

Frank’s best run in his Corry Rubber/Hino Toyota/Horton Equipment Rocket No. 1* came at Gillette, a one-third-mile oval that returned to the WoO LMS schedule after a one-year absence. He started ninth and inched his way to a fifth-place finish on a track that took rubber early in the A-Main distance, making passing difficult.

“We’ll take a fifth,” said Frank. “We were O.K. in the slick, but I don’t know if we would’ve been O.K. or not if it had stayed slick. Once it rubbered up everybody got tight – I don’t think anybody was on the right tire – and we were able to hold on and even pick up a spot to get to fifth.

“(Darrell) Lanigan and (Tim) Fuller getting together on the start helped us because it got us another row forward for the restart, and then that second restart we got (Rick) Eckert and couple other guys. Then (Pat) Doar just was so tight he couldn’t steer in the rubber so we got by him too (for fifth on lap 37).”

While Frank was relatively quiet in the frenetic River Cities A-Main (he started 14th), he was one of the biggest movers-and-shakers in the ‘Gopher 50’ at Deer Creek. He marched forward from the 19th starting (he qualified by finishing second in a B-Main) to place eighth.


“Our car was actually really good on restarts,” Frank said of his Deer Creek effort. “We got loose when we got out and running in the open though, so I would’ve been a lot happier with a few more yellows. When everybody was slowed down and bunched up, the car was really good. We picked up all of our spots after the two (early) restarts.”

Frank’s next WoO LMS action will come in three events in his home state of Pennsylvania: July 26 at Dog Hollow Speedway in Strongstown; July 27 at McKean County Raceway in East Smethport; and July 31 at Eriez Speedway in Hammett.

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.

 

July 21, 2011

R & R MOTORSPORTS RACING NEWS

New Glarus, Wisconsin: Zack Riddle Prepared For Friday Evening With R&R Motorsports Team At MIS
By Steve Pados, R&R Motorsports Racing Media

The R&R Motorsports Racing Team has enjoyed some good success in 2011 with driver "Showtime" Zack Riddle at the controls and last week came up one short in gaining their first win of the season at the Madison International Speedway. The second place finish has the student manned pumped up for racing action as they head into the racing action tomorrow evening at the Madison International Speedway under a full head of steam as the new motorsports team continues to flourish and gain momentum as a new entity in racing. The early stages of the 2011 racing season has produced solid results but that first win has eluded them up until now and the team has collectively set as their main objective to collect a win and continue with top finishes to remain in the hunt for the Speedway crown at the end of the season. The R&R Motorsoprts Team is a continuation of the successful Urban Force Racing program that was launched in 2007 to give students a chance to learn about the working facets of race cars while being educated to become automotive technicians through their school cirriculum.

Last week at Madison, Riddle was a rocket as he timed second quickest just behind defending track champion Jeremy Miller. Riddle scored a third place finish in his heat race to set the stage for the forty lap feature event. Riddle was on the move early as the racing action began. He moved into the runner-up role on lap eight and began to stick his nose under the leader as the laps clicked off. Following a restart, Riddle gunned his race car into the lead on lap twenty and one lap later fell victim to the hot right foot of Bobby Wilberg. Undaunted, Riddle rallied back and grabbed the lead back from Wilberg on lap-24 and led the event up until lap-32 when Wilberg regained the lead for good. Riddle stayed glued to Wilberg's race car but it Bobby Wilberg in for the win with Zack Riddle in the runner-up role. Ty Majeski was third with Dann Barber in fourth and Scott Broughton rounding out the top five. The second five consisted of Es Szelagowski, Kevin Knuese, Jeremy Miller, Bill Baumeister and Scott McGettigan.

In July 8th racing action, Jeremy MIller scored the win at MIS with Dale Nottestad in the runner-up role and Zack Riddle riding to a third place finish. Bobby Wilberg and Kevin Knuese completed the top five on that evening of racing

Coming into the Friday night racing action, Riddle is currently ranked in the top five in the MIS points system. Defending track champion Jeremy Miller once again heads up the points is out front at mid-season with 584 points earned. Scott Broughton is the current runner-up with 534 markers and Bobby Wilberg is resting in third place with 526 points earned. Dale Nottestad is currently fourth with 522 points earned. Zack Riddle rounds out the top five with 501 points earned. Ty Majeski with 426, Kevin Knuese with 422, Ryan Goldade with 398 and Ed Szelagowski with 344 have all performed well during the 2011 racing season thuis far at Madison.

The pairing of Riddle with Urban Force Racing in 2010 brought a great deal of success to everyone in their initial season of competing together as a team and the instant chemistry and friendship shared by everyone involved with the team has put the newly developed R&R Motorsports Team front and center with the student manned racing team. The plan remains for the team to go after two series titles in 2011 with the Madison International Speedway Late Model Title and the Big 8 Series Title the goals the team will be seeking to claim at the end of the season. The initial season of the successful pairing in 2010 had Riddle finishing third in the final points tally for the season at the Madison International Speedway and just 21 points shy of the point title captured by Jeremy Miller, who defeated Bobby Wilberg by a single digit to claim the speedway title. The finish made it two times in succession that Zack wound up third in the final tallies, but his consistent runs in 2010 and gave Zack an outside chance for the title on the final night of competition at the speedway. In limited appearances in Big 8 Series competition, Zack finished a respectable 12th place in the final standings but will be looking to compete in all events in the upcoming 2011 racing season.

Zack Riddle has raised the bar in his career each step of the way as he began his racing career in 2000 at the age of ten in the go kart divisions and raced with them successfully until the end of the 2003 racing season. In 2004, Riddle took his first ride in a Late Model type race car and ran an aborted season, competing in just six events at the Madison International Speedway. Riddle began to run the Late Model division as a regular in 2005 and has been a fixture at the speedway ever since, winning his first feature at MIS in 2006. When the Madison track ran Super Late Models in 2008, Riddle was selected as the Rookie of the Year in the now defunct division. Riddle was also named the fan's favorite driver in 2009, a title he also captured in 2006 and adding to his "Showtime" nickname.

While Urban Force Racing now makes the transition to R&R Motorsports Team, the group enjoyed a great history in motorsports since launching the initial program in 2007 and has sought to improve upon their marks each succeeding year in racing. Team Manager Pete Raskovic moves into a new role as co-owner of the race team along with Crew Chief Steve Riddle. Raskovic who with the late ABC Supply owner Ken Hendricks was able to forge ahead with the launching of the initial program, has been the mainstay of the student oriented racing team is quite proud of the success of the many students who have been educated within the Urban Force Racing Team program.

The unique concept of teaching students the inner workings of a race car along with all of the technical background in automotive technology, sets the Urban Force program apart from the typical normal school day. The students are hands on and work with a purpose as the program is the model for similar technical programs across the country. The new student team for the 2011 racing season consists Michael Raskovic, Jesse Tanner and Bryant Williams and the students will be paired with the existing R&R/Urban Force Team members that include Team Manager Pete Raskovic, Crew Chief Steve Riddle, Wes Arndt, Brett Guschinki, County Judge James Beer. Sponsorship for the new R&R Motorsports Team is provided by Diane Hendricks at ABC Supply Co. Additional sponsorship support comes from Homberg Inc., Morgan Shoes, Keystone Farms Natural Cheese, Welders Supply Company, GA Motorsports Media and CARQUEST Gasoline Alley, Vince's Italian Restaurante, Big Radio WEKZ, Monroe WI.

For further updates regarding Urban Force Racing, go to their newly revamped website at: http://www.sdb.k12.wi.us/memorial/urbanforceracing/team/team.htm  For information regarding Zack Riddle, logon to:
http://www.zackriddle.com/4.html 

 

July 21, 2011

NEWS FROM JERRY HIGBIE RACING

GOSHEN, NY-- Catching Up With "The Statesman" Jerry Higbie
By: Steve Pados, GA Motorsports Media

Modified superstar Jerry Higbie and the Higbie Racing Team comes into this weekend of racing events sitting in the runner-up slot at both of his regular weekend haunts the Accord and Orange County Fair Speedways. Jerry will try to rebound and overcome the turn of events he suffered last week when in a top five position with two laps to go became entangled with the rear bumper of Andy Bachetti's race car as a not so successful slide job from Bachetti forced a front end pick-up from the Accord wrecker service to remove Jerry from the raceway and causing Jerry to drop further behind Brett Hearn in the current points chase at the speedway. Jerry's woes followed him to OCFS as major problems in his own number 97 mount early in the evening found Jerry jumping into the Mike Ruggerio 4r race car and later driving it to a solid fifth place finish in the Modified main event. On the plus side of the ledger, Jerry traveled out to Sharon Speedway in Ohio last Wednesday evening and took a guest ride in his good friend Del Rougeux's 20d Bicknell race car and truly captivated the crowd as problems in his heat event forced him into the B-Main where he qualified and then began his show stopping performance from 20th starting spot in the 30-lap Governer's Cup Modified event. Jerry found the Ohio real estate much to his liking as he began to pick off cars in droves once he rolled the race car to the top of the cushion. Jerry's heroics were picture perfect as in the first ten laps found himself charging into the top five. Jerry moved into fourth place on lap-15 and the next time around had picked off another race car to slip into third place. One more lap of racing found Jerry taking over the runner-up slot and Jerry dogged leader Rob Kristayk for the next seven laps before moving into the lead. A restart put Kristayk back into the lead and Jerry stayed close to him as Jerry was able to nose under Kristyak numerous times but couldn't pull off the maneuver that worked successfully the first time around. Kristyak recorded the win with Jerry in second place and another New Yorker Chad Brachmann mirroring Jerry throughout the race to score a third place run after a 21st place start in the event. Brian Swartzlander was fourth and Jeremiah Shingledecker in fifth completed the top five finishers.

Mel Schrufer captured the Accord main event last Friday with Dom Roselli, Mike Ricci, Robbie Green and Danny Creeden completing the top five finishers. Jerry was credited with a 14th place finish in the final rundown of the event. The updated points at Accord continue to show Brett Hearn as the point leader with 514points. Jerry Higbie is the runner-up with 466 tallies. Danny Creeden has continued his great work and is third in the standings with 465 points as he closes in on Jerry. Mike Ricci is fourth with 427 markers and Danny Tyler completes the top five with 416 points. Jeff Heotzler heads up the second five with 379 points and Andy Bachetti is seventh with 375 tallies. Richie Eurich is eighth with 363 points, Robbie Green is ninth with 338 points and Dom Roselli completes the top ten with 334 points.

Bob McGannon took advantage of a pole starting position to drive to victory at the OCFS facility on Saturday evening. The father/son racing team of Donnie and Bill Wilson were second and third with Chris Whitehead in fourth and Jerry Higbie completing the top finishers. The updated points picture for the 2011 OCFS driving title now show Tommy Meier out front with 545 tallies. Jerry Higbie is in the runner-up position just three points behind with 542 markers and Jack Brown is third with 491 tallies. Craig Mitchell is fourth with 467 points and Steve Dodd is one pont behind him with 466. Richie Eurich is sixth with 457 points and Bob McGannon is seventh with 439 points. Chris Whitehead with 438, Jeremey Markle with 432 tallies and Michael Storms with 423 points complete the top point earners at this point in the season.

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.

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.


 

July 21, 2011

ACCORD SPEEDWAY NEWS

Accord, NY - Jesse Leiby, Chris Kurtz, Carly Velez, Richie Van Orden And Terry Finney Capture Accord Speedway Victories In Midweek Madness Racing Action
By: Steve Pados, Accord Speedway Media

Last evening a beautiful but very humid summer night brought a great crowd of fans to the Accord Speedway get a glimpse of the many youngsters who have been playing their trade on the racy quarter miler every Wednesday evening as part of the Midweek Madness Series that runs until august 31st. The fans were not disappointed when the racing action was completed as some talented youngsters helped create another evening in the Catskills Mountains as the energetic show moved along quickly and had the fans heading back home by 9:54 in the evening. The event sets the stage for the upcoming Friday night action as the Palmer Family presents a five division show 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 evening of events will also see the "Mr Dirt" Lebanon Valley Speedway Qualifier being part of the evening of activities sponsored by Van Kleeck's Tire at the speedway.

After a tremendous series of heat racing action, the feature events were about to play out on the meticulously manicured quarter mile playground of speed. Kenny Phillips captured a win in the 0-50 Quad event and the 51-90 Quad feature was once again "The Little Torch" Melissa Torchio show as she won for the sixth straight week of racing.

George Johnson put in a stellar performance to capture the win in the Kart Lites over Friday night racer Lenny Helmich and Chad Cooper while Gary Huston in the Kart Heavy division emerged victorious while Blake Hulseapple returned to action to score a win the Kids Kart division. Danny Cross won the Amateur Quad event over Brian Garvilla while Richard Jarvis continued his winning ways with a win in the nightcap in a very close win over Danny Cross.

"The Flying Dutchman" Richie Van Orden made his first Legends Division appearance of the season for the Midweek Madness action and walked away with the win over "The Communicator" Matthew Gaughan who was a very close second in the event and Jim Black finished up in third. The win for Van Orden was his fourth overall in Legends competition.

Slingshot racing action was once again the staple highlight of the evening as another great field of driving stars were on hand for the evening. "The Gunslinger" Jesse Leiby came out of the starting gate like a thoroughbred as he quickly established himself at the point on the opening lap. Leiby hustled his way forward as he ate up vast chunks of real estate to gain a ten car length lead early in the running. Tyler Pirone was the chaser in the early laps as the Peekskill, New York hot shoe stayed in the hunt. Out of nowhere came Tyler Dippel as Dippel found all of the speedway avenues open to his forward advances. Dippel slipped by Pirone at the midway point of the race and gave it an all-out effort to track down Leiby but Leiby had the guns loaded with lots of ammunition and went on to capture the win. Dippel was second and Pirone was third while newcomer Justin Reed started from the last row and tooled the Vinny Zazzero owned Grand Rental Station sponsored speed buggy to an impressive fourth place finish in his first track appearance while John Lieto completed the top five in only his third outing in the slingshot racer they recently purchased from the Mike Horton Family. Lydia Rueckheim continues to run strongly as the young lady had a a fine fourth place run going until she was sidelined from the event with just a few laps remaining. Modified talent Justin Haas made the trip down from Albany, New York for the second straight week and put in a great performance at the speedway until a problem late in race placed him on the sidelines. Joe Krum returned to the speedway and he was enjoying a great ride in the event until he encountered the back stretch boiler plate and it can be pointed out the boiler plate fencing has yet to lose a battle against those who challenge it.

Rookie Slingshot action found Carly Velez steering one of the Advanced Concrete sponsored Slingers to the point at the start of the Rookie Slingshot feature event after Matthew Shultz broke on the opening lap and raced to an easy victory over Carly Dippel.

"The Tornado" Tyler Johnston and "The Midget" Chris Kurtz found the front row to be the place to be as they locked horns for the first couple of laps until Kurtz hit his stride and slowly began to walk from the field of driving talent. Kurtz raced to daylight as he put a buffer zone between he and the rest of the field. Tommy Zwart came a calling after the midway point of the event and the "Bullville Bandit" slipped by Johnston for the runner-up role and tried to reel in Kurtz but Kurtz was dead on in the set-up of the race car and motored away for the big win in his CK's Transportation ride. Dippel was the runner-up in his Tycar Trenchless Technologies mount and Johnston was third with a great run in his Tri-State Roofing/Shawn's Auto Repair sponsored speed buggy. Second generation driving talent Jared Labagh grabbed up fourth place in his M&H Tractor sponsored machine and Brandon "Juan Pablo" McGill enjoyed another top five finish in his Mid Hudson Concrete/Redi Rock International racer. Twelve Junior Slingshots took the green flag for the feature start.

Junior Four Cylinder excitement found Joe Smith winning Single Overhead Cam portion with Tisha Curry and John "Little" Davis following. Big winner thus far in 2011, Robert Beach, seized the lead in the Four Cylinder Senior finale as he battled with Steve Schmitz for a couple of laps before taking over the lead for good and going on to record a great win over Walt Henry, Tim Curry and Matt Curry.

Terry Finney, a transplant from Tennessee now living in Stillwater, New York, held off the mighty advances of a returning to action Gary Palmer Jr to score his first win of the season at the speedway. Bruce Leote grabbed the lead at the start but encountered some problems to allow both Finney and Palmer to slip by and set-up the great dual between Finney and Palmer that found Finney moving his race car to the bottom of the speedway to hold off the advances of Palmer. Finney captured the win with Palmer and Leote following

Midweek Madness will continue from July 27th 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, Van Kleeck's Tire will serve as the headline sponsor for the evening events and will feature the five regular divisions at the speedway and the qualifier for the "Mr Dirt" event to be held at the Lebanon Valley 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. 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
 

Thursday, July 21, 2011 Tough Trucks and Fast Cars This Week at Charlotte Motor Speedway! Summer Shootout Series Championship Night Next Week The season-long battles for the top spot in each division will come to a close in Rounds Nine and 10 of the Summer Shootout Series. On Monday, local EMS and firefighters will compete in the last school bus race of the season. Tuesday night is championship night at the Summer Shootout Series. Children can enjoy monster truck rides and the first 1,000 children through the gates will receive a free action figure on Monday and a free Hot Wheels monster truck on Tuesday. Families can also enter to win a Myrtle Beach vacation courtesy of MyrtleBeachHotels.com each night. Tickets are $7 for adults and just $3 for kids 6 to 12 each night. Children 5 and under get in free. Gates open at 5 p.m. with opening ceremonies for feature racing at 7 p.m. Show or purchase your Circle K Back-To-School Monster Truck Bash ticket and receive free admission on Tuesday night. Read More » Traxxas Off-Road Championship Truck Racing Charges Into The Dirt Track This Weekend! The TORC Off-Road Series makes it's debut at The Dirt Track at Charlotte with spectacular off-road racing July 22-23. The Off Road Championship is the fastest, most punishing, short-course racing series on the planet as drivers push the limits over jump filled natural terrain tracks. With unrivalled action, TORC bridges the gap between extreme sports and traditional racing with an edge not found in other forms of motorsports. The radical obstacles at The Dirt Track will offer genuine racing excitement with 800-horsepower Baja-style trucks that will have fans hooked. For tickets to the Traxxas TORC Series event, contact Charlotte Motor Speedway at 1-800-455-FANS (3267) or visit www.charlottemotorspeedway.com. Read More » Victory Lane Season Ticket Holders Enjoy Special Night at Summer Shootout Last Tuesday night, Victory Lane Season Ticket Holders enjoyed a special night at the Summer Shootout Series with complimentary food and drink in one of the Speedway's luxury suites. The event is just one of the many benefits that Charlotte Motor Speedway season ticket holders enjoy. For more information call the Charlotte Motor Speedway ticket office at 1-800-455-FANS (3267). Read More » Monster Trucks Invade The Dirt Track at Charlotte Aug. 13! Ginormous racing machines invade The Dirt Track Aug. 13 for the Circle K Back-to-School Monster Truck Bash. The high-flying antics of machines such as Avenger, Brutus, Circle K Thirstbuster, Equalizer, Samson, War Wizard and more will astonish fans of all ages. In addition to Monster Truck action, fans will witness several freestyle motocross exhibitions. Tickets are $25 in advance for adults and $10 for kids - just a buck a truck! Read More » Drag and Brag Concludes at zMAX Dragway The final round of Summer Drag and Brag saw hot temperatures, hot cars and even hotter racing action. Doug Foley Jr. stole the show and took home the awards for Best Reaction Time, Top Speed and Best Elapsed Time while he earned his NHRA license in an S & W Dragster. He recorded a perfect .000 second reaction time, a 9.04 second elapsed time and a top speed of 163.27 mph. Four cars ran 7 runs to tie for the Iron Man award, and Richard Bromer, of Kannapolis, N.C., took home the Best in Show honors for his 1973 Plymouth Duster. For more information on the rest of the 2011 events at zMAX Dragway visit zMAXDragway.com or call 1-800-455-FANS (3267). Read More » Upcoming Events 07/22 - 07/23/11 TORC Off-Road Championship Series 07/25/11 Summer Shootout Round 9 07/26/11 Summer Shootout Round 10 08/01 - 08/02/11 Legends Big Money 100 08/13/11 Circle K Back-To-School Monster Truck Bash 08/26 - 08/28/11 NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series 09/15 - 09/18/11 O'Reilly Auto Parts NHRA Nationals 10/07 - 10/08/11 Charlotte Diesel Super Show 10/12/11 World of Outlaws Late Model Showdown 10/13/11 Bojangles' Pole Night 10/14/11 Dollar General 300 Miles of Courage 10/15/11 Bank of America 500 11/03 - 11/05/11 World of Outlaws World Finals Connect with us:

ATTENTION- Due to an expected heat index of 105 degrees this Saturday (July 23), the weekend’s card of racing at Mountain Speedway has been postponed to August 14.

Racing will resume on:
Saturday, July 30- SUMMER RACEFEST- $2,000 to Win 75-Lap Cone Race for the Modifieds, PLUS FWDs and Street Stocks
$9,000 Modified Purse * $210 Green Flag Money * $2,000 TO WIN!!
$15 Adult Grandstand Admission - Kids 10 & Under = FREE
25- 50/50 Tickets will be Pulled and the Winners will win a Change to Win a Custom Death Row Motorcycle
FREE Bouncy House for the Kids!
Pits Open 2:00 pm | Grandstands Open 4:00 pm | Practice 4:00 pm | Racing 6:00 pm
 

MotorRacingNetwork.com Weekend Preview The Sprint Cup Series enjoys the final off weekend of the season but there’s a full slate of racing planned with the Nationwide Series, Camping World Truck Series, IZOD IndyCar Series, NHRA, Formula 1 and World of Outlaws in action. Full Story Dillon Doubles Up in Nashville Heat With temperatures expected to be in the 90s this weekend at Nashville Superspeedway, Nationwide and Camping World Truck Series drivers are preparing to battle the heat as well as their NASCAR rivals. Full Story Crafton Eyes Lucky 13 in Nashville Matt Crafton is hoping his thirteenth career Truck Series start in Nashville ends with a second straight trip to Victory Lane. Full Story New Crew Chief for Montoya Earnhardt Ganassi Racing has made a crew chief change on its No. 42 Chevrolet, with Jim Pohlman replacing Brian Pattie. Full Story Gurney, Fogarty Seek Repeat Aiming for consecutive victories at New Jersey Motorsports Park and in the 2011 GRAND-AM Rolex Sports Car Series season, Alex Gurney and Jon Fogarty will bring maximum momentum to this weekend's American Red Cross 250. Full Story Chandhok Replaces Trulli Karun Chandhok will replace Jarno Trulli in this weekend's Grand Prix of Germany as Team Lotus continues to look to its future and help develop young drivers. Full Story Nashville Schedule of Events Past Nashville Nationwide Winners Past Nashville Truck Winners Sadler Takes Series Lead to Nashville Elliott Sadler will make his return to Nashville Superspeedway this weekend, where he’ll race for only the second time in his Nationwide Series career. Full Story Edwards Seeks Nashville Sweep Carl Edwards will spend his Sprint Cup Series off weekend in search of his second career sweep of Nashville Superspeedway in Saturday's Federated Auto Parts 300. Full Story Erwin Named Crew Chief of '43' Richard Petty Motorsports announced that Greg Erwin has joined the team and will replace Mike Shiplett as crew chief for the No. 43 Sprint Cup Series Ford driven by AJ Allmendinger. Full Story Johnson Dialed In at Bandimere Bandimere Speedway has long been a perplexing puzzle for NHRA’s greatest Pro Stock teams. But Allen Johnson has his machine dialed in for the one race each season where Pro Stock teams need to break out an entirely different book of tuning notes. Full Story NASCAR Takes Away Newman Win NASCAR announced that the No. 7 team that competes in the NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour has been penalized as a result of rules violations committed Saturday, July 16 at New Hampshire Motor Speedway in Loudon, N.H. Full Story Program Calendar   1980 Talladega 500 Date: 07/22/11 12:00 PM ET Booth Team: Mike Joy and Barney Hall   Track: Nashville Superspeedway Date: 07/22/11 7:45 PM ET Booth Team: Mike Bagley and Kurt Becker   Track: Nashville Superspeedway Date: 07/23/11 7:15 PM ET Booth Team: Mike Bagley and Kurt Becker

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July 21st, 2011



Howard Moore Enjoys Strong Run in 600cc Nationals



Memphis, Tennessee (07/21/11) – Howard Moore took his #23 Moore Motorsports/RaceDaySponsor.com/ Stallard/FTZ Racing Engine Micro Sprint into battle over the weekend in the 5th Annual 600cc Mini Sprint Nationals at I-30 Speedway.

Last weekend the team entered the 5th Annual 600cc Mini Sprint Nationals at I-30 Speedway (Little Rock, Arkansas) as 48 cars entered the event.

Friday night would see Howard drawing a loaded heat with several national talents. As a result, he would slip from the third starting spot to a sixth place finish. Via his heat performance, Howard started ninth in the qualifier and advanced to a fifth place finish. He would earn enough points to be 21st overall in the point's total for the field, but unfortunately only the top 20 got to start the feature, so his night came to an early end.

On Saturday, the team was able to start fresh with a complete new show, and it would prove to be a great night. After starting sixth in his heat, Howard advanced to a second place finish, which landed him in the sixth starting spot for a qualifier. In the qualifier, Howard passed two cars to finish fourth, which left him starting eleventh on the main event grid.

Moore advanced five spots during the course of the $3,000 to win feature against a strong field of competitors to initially finish sixth. However, he would be credited with a fifth place finish after a driver in the top five was disqualified for not making weight. His finish came behind Chris Meyer, Kevin Bayer, Blake Hahn, and Chris Bell. Full results are available at www.I-30Speedway.com.

This weekend the team is slated to enter a single event as they travel to Riverside International Speedway (West Memphis, Arkansas) for a Weekly Racing Series Event on Saturday, July 23rd. For more information, please visit www.RiversideInternationalSpeedway.com .

Howard would like to thank all of his sponsors including RaceDaySponsor.com, Senter Farms, LawnJox.com, Ronnie's Hot Rods, Dynamic Electric, Butlerbuilt, Keizer Aluminum Wheels, FTZ Racing, Star Auto Sales, Spanky's Customs and Hot Rods, 51 Auto Sales, MotorStands.com, Hernando Dental Group, Stinson Industrial, Xtreme Race Graphics, and MSRMafia.com Marketing Services.

Howard Moore is always looking for new sponsors and marketing partners. For more information, please visit www.HowardMooreRacing.com .


For the latest news, updates, and other information regarding Howard Moore, please point your browsers to www.HowardMooreRacing.com .
 

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July 21st, 2011



Klint Byars Dominates Greenville for Win



Carrollton, Mississippi (07/21/11) – Klint Byars powered his #5 Southern Belle/K&K Motorsports/Victory Circle M1 Chassis By Moyer/Jay Dickens Racing Engine Super Late Model to the $2,500 feature win on Saturday night at Greenville Speedway.

It was a great night for Klint and the team at Greenville Speedway (Greenville, Mississippi) on Saturday night as the tour sanctioned a $2,500-to-win, Mississippi State Championship Challenge Series (MSCCS) event at the 1/4 mile oval, and when the checkered flag flew it was Byars, who stood in victory lane.

Seventeen Super Late Models entered the event, and after qualifying fourth fastest in his group, Byars finished seventh in the dash to lock into the seventh starting spot for the main event. Klint would quickly work his way to the lead, and once out front he would drive away from the field to claim the win by half a track over Steve Bryan, Bo Gordon, Chad Thrash, and Mike Palasini Jr. Full results and the latest standings are available at www.StateSeries.com.

The upcoming weekend will see Klint and the team taking a break from racing action to freshen their equipment. Stay tuned to www.KlintByars.com  for the latest team news.

K&K Motorsports would like to thank its sponsors including Southern Belle, Byars Motorsports, Jay Dickens Suspension, Hoosier Race Tires, K&K Quik Stop, Lovorn & Lovorn Trucking, Victory Circle M1 Chassis By Moyer, Bona-Fide Southern, X-Treme Graphics By J-Rod, & MSRMafia.com .

For the latest Klint Byars and K&K Motorsports information, please visit www.KlintByars.com .


 

July 20, 2011

All Star Championship Racing announces new office telephone number

CAMARGO, IL (7-20-11) All Star Championship Racing which includes the All Star Circuit of Champion Sprint Cars, All Star Late Model Series and Midwest All Star Sprints has a new contact phone number. The new telephone number is 217-253-8100. President/CEO Guy Webb and General Manager Owen Fritz can be also be reached at this number.

Josh Richards NCWTS Nashville Superspeedway Advance     RACE: Lucas Deep Clean 200 TRACK: Nashville Superspeedway TRUCK: No. 18Joy Mining Machinery Toyota Tundra TEAM: Kyle Busch Motorsports PRIMARY CHASSIS: KBM-8 BACKUP CHASSIS: KBM-2 MOTORS: Triad Racing Technologies BROADCAST: Friday, July 22, 7:30 p.m. ET SPEED/MRN/Sirius NASCAR 90     NOTES AND QUOTES Richards Makes Music City Debut Two-time World of Outlaws Late Model Series champion Josh Richards will make his Nashville Superspeedway debut and his second career start in the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series (NCWTS) in Friday's Lucas Deep Clean 200 in the No. 18 Joy Mining Machinery Toyota Tundra. Richards is also making his debut in the No. 18 Toyota Tundra, fielded by Kyle Busch Motorsports (KBM), having driven the No. 15 in his series debut at Kentucky Speedway. Joining forces with the reigning NCWTS owners' champion, the 23-year-old West Virginia native is scheduled to compete in several races under the KBM and Joy Mining Machinery banners throughout the remainder of the 2011 NCWTS season.   While at Nashville Superspeedway, Richards will be part of the NCWTS and NNS autograph session hosted by the speedway. The autograph session is scheduled for Friday, July 22 at 1 p.m. CT in the Expo area located outside Gate 3 at Nashville Superspeedway.   KBM and Eric Phillips in Music City KBM and crew chief Eric Phillips have won two of the last three NCWTS races at Nashville Superspeedway. Phillips called the shots in April 2010 and 2011 when owner-driver Kyle Busch took the No. 18 Toyota Tundra to Victory Lane. KBM General Manager and Director of Competition, Rick Ren, called the shots for Ron Hornaday, Jr. when he went to Victory Lane in 2009.   Driver Josh Richards on his Nashville Superspeedway Debut "I'm looking forward to getting back in the truck and for my first race at Nashville. I learn so much each time I get in the truck and I am very fortunate to have such a great team behind me. While we were at Kentucky, Kyle and Rick talked to me about the truck, about the track and what to expect.   "I am really looking forward to working with (crew chief) Eric (Phillips) this weekend, he's won at Nashville two of the last three times he's been there, and I know the experience he and Rick bring to the race track will really be beneficial.   "I went to Iowa last week and watched the race with the team and from the spotter's stand with (spotter) Mike (Swaim). It gave me an opportunity to see the race from another perspective and to see the race from a new angle. I'm ready to take what I learned at Kentucky and what I learned last week at Iowa to Nashville."   Crew Chief Eric Phillips on Josh Richards First Start at Nashville Superspeedway "Now that Josh has been in the truck once, I think he'll be a little calmer at Nashville. I think obviously you get first race jitters and some of the rules and stuff he wasn't aware of the first week, he knows now. It will be a tough day; we practice, qualify and race all in one day. It's supposed to be really hot, and it's a tricky racetrack. He'll still have some challenges ahead, but so far he's done a good job.   "Nashville is very line sensitive, you have to hit your marks every lap. I think that's why you see Kyle and some of the Cup guys run so well there. Drivers have to be very disciplined and hit their marks every lap. With rookies, sometimes they spend a lot of time searching for where they need to be and don't find a consistent line.   "Last week in Iowa Josh went up to the spotter stand with his spotter Mike Swaim. That experience should give him a new perspective, a completely different view of the racetrack. It's always a good opportunity when a driver gets to see what the spotter sees, or when we get to go up there, it gives the driver a chance to see a lot more, understand sometimes when we're trying to tell him something. It should help him to see just how the restarts are done and those kinds of things that he hasn't been a part of since he's new to the series."   CHASSIS SELECTION Primary Chassis: KBM-8: Chassis 8, KBM's newest Toyota Tundra, has been raced only twice including a victory from the sixth starting position at Charlotte in May and a sixth place finish from the 11th starting position at Kansas in June, both driven by owner, Kyle Busch in 2011.   ABOUT JOY MINING MACHINERY Joy Mining Machinery has over 90 years of experience as a global leader in the development, manufacture, distribution and service of underground mining machinery for the extraction of coal and other bedded materials. Headquartered in Warrendale, Pennsylvania, Joy Mining Machinery employs over 8,000 employees worldwide. For additional information, visit www.joy.com.   ABOUT KBM Kyle Busch Motorsports has quickly established itself as one of the most successful teams in all of NASCAR. The reigning Camping World Truck Series owners' champions prepare a fleet of race-winning Toyotas out of a 77,000-square-foot facility in Mooresville, N.C. Pending LEED certification, the facility's state-of-the art equipment and innovative green initiatives make it unmatched among its peers. Fans can stay up-to-date with all the latest KBM news online at kylebuschmotorsports.com, by liking the team on Facebook (KyleBuschMS) and following the team on twitter (@KyleBuschMS).           For more information about Josh Richards and Joy Racing click on joyracing.net or follow on Twitter @joyracing.   Rising Star Management Group Honey Rentz hrentz@risingstarmg.com (704) 658-7650

July 19, 2011

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE---THANK YOU
CONTACT: BOB MILLER 443 513 4456
BPG 14TH ANNUAL TRAFFIC JAM


Just A fact. . . . 95 Indianapolis 500's. . .. . 52 Daytona 500's. . . . 100 Thunder on the Hill Events!

BPG 14TH ANNUAL TRAFFIC JAM PLANS RETURN TO THE HILL . . . . . . .
JOE ADAMS LETTERING POSTS BONUS FOR SPORTSMAN PRE-ENTRIES AT GRANDVIEW WEDNESDAY NIGHT, AUGUST 3

Event 101 for the NAPA Auto Parts Thunder on the Hill Racing Series will take place at the Grandview Speedway on Wednesday night, August 3rd, featuring the 14th Annual TRAFFIC JAM for Modifieds plus the popular Sportsman. The BPG TRAFFIC JAM will be the headline division, paying $8,500 to the winner of the ROC 60 lap feature, but the ROC Sportsman are a key part of the program as well. The sportsman will battle for 40 laps with $1,000 going to the feature winner. Joe Adams Lettering has posted a bonus of $250 that will be paid out with $50 going to the top five sportsman feature finishers who are pre-entered. There is no entry fee so pre-enter by calling 443-513-4456 and be sure to provide the drivers name, car number and hometown. This show is always a highlight on the Grandview Speedway & Thunder on the Hill Racing Series schedule. Adult admission is just $20, children 6-11 $5 and children five and under will be admitted for free. The pit fee is $30 and a license is not required.

Defending winner of the ROC sportsman event at Grandview Speedway is Brad Brightbill and he's an expected entry in the August 3rd event along with Mike Mammana, Jared Umbenhauer, Kevin Beach, Craig Whitmoyer, Daryl Dissinger and Shawn Fitzpatrick just to name a few.

The annual TRAFFIC JAM is always a thriller and with the Chad Sinon/BPG Racing bonus added to the winner's share, no one will be holding back as they chase the $8,500 winner's share in the 60 lap feature. Duane Howard, Billy Decker, Ryan Godown, Brett Hearn, Stewart Friesen, Craig VonDohren, Doug Manmiller, Billy Pauch, Matt Sheppard, Rick Laubach, Kevin Hirthler, Jimmy Horton, Rusty Smith, MeMe DeSantis and Danny Johnson are among some of the expected entries.

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. Spectators from the grandstands are invited to come on to the speedway and do a meet and greet with the TRAFFIC JAM starting field. 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.

In the event of rain, Thursday night, August 4th will be the rain date.

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

Coming Events:

Event #101
When: Wednesday, August 3rd 7:30 PM Gates Open at 5 PM Rain Date: Thursday, August 4th 7:30 PM
What: 14th Annual TRAFFIC JAM ROC Modifieds 60 laps $8,500 to win Plus . . . .ROC Sportsman 40 lap feature
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.

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

 

July 19, 2011

USAC WEST COAST 360 SPRINT RACE RESULTS: July 16, 2011 – Hanford, California – Giant Chevrolet Kings Speedway

FIRST FEATURE: (30 laps – Completion of March 18 program) 1. Richard VanderWeerd (#10 VanderWeerd), 2. Bud Kaeding (#29 Bowman), 3. Danny Faria Jr. (#2 Bowman), 4. Davey Pombo (#3E Eames), 5. Jace VanderWeerd (#88 VanderWeerd), 6. Rusty Carlile (#51 Carlile), 7. John Iturriria (#27 Iturriria), 8. Dave Knott (#28 Knott), 9. Nico Russo (#3N Russo), 10. Dennis Howell (#62 Howell), 11. T.J. Smith (#14 LeGras), 12. Geoffrey Strole (#09S Strole), 13. Jonathan Logan (#32 Evett/Logan), 14. Wes Gutierrez (#007 WG), 15. Ricky Kirkbride (#87 Van Meter), 16. Marty Hawkins (#3M Hawkins), 17. Greg Alexander (#72 Tyler), 18. Justyne Hamblin (#8 JH), 19. Craig Stidham (#3 Stidham), 20. Matt Day (#97 Day), 21. Danny Sheridan (#81 Watt), 22. Ryan Bernal (#11D Olmstead). NT.

QUALIFICATIONS (July 16) 1. Richard VanderWeerd, 10, VanderWeerd-15.536; 2. Danny Sheridan, 21, Dorathy-15.654; 3. Danny Faria Jr., 2, Bowman-15.771; 4. Wes Gutierrez, 007, G-15.795; 5. Jace VanderWeerd, 88, VanderWeerd-15.885; 6. Johnathon Henry, 91, Jones-15.912; 7. Dennis Howell, 62, Howell-15.968; 8. Bud Kaeding, 29, Bowman-15.977; 9. Craig Stidham, 3, Stidham-15.994; 10. T.J. Smith, 14, LeGras-16.187; 11. Rusty Carlile, 51, Carlile-16.208; 12. Jonathan Logan, 32, Evett/Logan-16.228; 13. Ricky Kirkbride, 87, Van Meter-16.319; 14. Cole Peard, 58, Peard-16.466; 15. Marty Hawkins, 3M, Hawkins-16.526; 16. Ryan Bernal, 3E, Eames-16.529; 17. Todd Miller, 96, Miller-16.669; 18. Dave Knott, 28, Knott-16.734; 19. Jared Little, 25, Little-16.815; 20. Justyne Hamblin, 8, JH-16.914; 21. John Iturriria, 27, Iturriria-16.950; 22. Adam Frith-Smith, 62X, Frith-Smith-16.960; 23. Nico Russo, 3N, Russo-17.274; 24. Geoffrey Strole, 09S, Strole-17.342; 25. Matt Day, 97, Day-17.451; 26. Bill
Jones, 16, Jones-18.293; 27. Greg Alexander, 72, Tyler-NT.

FIRST HEAT: (10 laps) 1. Stidham, 2. R.VanderWeerd, 3. Miller, 4. J. VanderWeerd, 5. Kirkbride, 6. Iturriria, 7. Day. NT.

SECOND HEAT: (10 laps) 1. Sheridan, 2. Smith, 3. Frith-Smith, 4. Knott, 5. Jones, 6. Henry, 7. Peard. NT.

THIRD HEAT: (10 laps) 1. Faria, 2. Little, 3. Russo, 4. Carlile, 5. Howell, 6. Hawkins. NT.

FOURTH HEAT: (10 laps) 1. Alexander, 2. Gutierrez, 3. Kaeding, 4. Hamblin, 5. Logan, 6. Bernal, 7. Strole. NT.

SEMI: (12 laps) 1. Henry, 2. Howell, 3. Hawkins, 4. Peard, 5. Kirkbride, 6. Logan, 7. Bernal, 8. Strole, 9. Iturriria, 10. Day, 11. Jones. NT.

SECOND FEATURE: (30 laps) 1. Danny Faria Jr., 2. Danny Sheridan, 3. Richard VanderWeerd, 4. Wes Gutierrez, 5. Jace VanderWeerd, 6. Dennis Howell, 7. T.J. Smith, 8. Rusty Carlile, 9. Jonathan Logan, 10. Greg Alexander, 11. Cole Peard (#58 Peard), 12. Justyne Hamblin, 13. Dave Knott, 14. Jared Little (#25 Little), 15. Bud Kaeding, 16. Adam Frith-Smith (#62x Frith-Smith), 17. Marty Hawkins, 18. Johnathon Henry, (#88 Graunstadt), 19. Craig Stidham, 20. Nico Russo, 21. Todd Miller (#96 Miller), 22. Ricky Kirkbride. NT.
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**Stidham and Henry flipped during the second feature.

FIRST FEATURE LAP LEADERS: Laps 1-14 Smith, Laps 15-30 R. VanderWeerd

SECOND FEATURE LAP LEADERS: Laps 1-30 Faria

NEW WEST COAST 360 SPRINT POINTS: R.VanderWeerd-450; 2-J.VanderWeerd-396; 3-Kaeding-376; 4-Gutierrez-371; 5-Bernal-368; 6-Faria-368; 7-Alexander-332; 8-Howell-294; 9-Smith-283; 10-Hamblin-282.

NEXT WEST COAST 360 SPRINT RACE: July 30 – Santa Maria (CA) Speedway


 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE JUNE 18, 2011
DICK JORDAN 11-146


360s EYE SANTA MARIA JULY 30;
VANDERWEERDs 1-2 IN POINTS AFTER HANFORD


Richard and Jace VanderWeerd of Visalia, Calif. are 1-2 in the new USAC West Coast 360 Sprint Car standings after Saturday night’s “double-feature” program at Giant Chevrolet Kings Speedway in Hanford, Calif.

Richard won the first of two 30-lappers and followed with a third place in the second, while Jace was fifth in both main events.

Richard VanderWeerd and Danny Faria Jr. of Tipton, Calif. were the feature winners Saturday. VanderWeerd won the opener, which concluded the rain-abbreviated March 18 program, while Faria, who was third in the first feature, came back to take the second 30-lapper, leading wire-to-wire. VanderWeerd piloted the VanderWeerd Construction/Battery Worx Maxim/Lawrence and Faria drove the Buster & Ziggy Enterprises Bullet/Downing.

Trailing VanderWeerd in the opener were Bud Kaeding, Faria, Davey Pombo and Jace VanderWeerd. In the second 30 Faria was followed by Danny Sheridan, Richard VanderWeerd, Wes Gutierrez and Jace VanderWeerd.


USAC WEST COAST 360 SPRINT CAR POINT STANDINGS

1-Richard VanderWeerd-450; 2-Jace VanderWeerd-396; 3-Bud Kaeding-376; 4-Wes Gutierrez-371; 5-Ryan Bernal-368; 6-Danny Faria Jr.-368; 7-Greg Alexander-332; 8-Dennis Howell-294; 9-T.J. Smith-283; 10-Justyne Hamblin-282.

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