LANGHORNE, PA November 26, 2004 . . . For those wanting to be successful in their efforts to secure marketing partners for their auto racing efforts, Ernie Saxton Communications, Inc., publisher of the monthly newsletter on sponsorship marketing titled Motorsports Sponsorship Marketing News, has come up with a new sponsorship marketing kit.
 The kit includes a brand new video just completed of a sponsorship seminar that Ernie Saxton presented recently. The two hour video covers much of the information that racers need to know in order to be successful in securing sponsorship/marketing marketing partners. In the video Saxton is also found answering many questions from seminar attendees.
 WINNING SPONSORSHIPS, a great book on sponsorship marketing, written by Andrew Waite is also part of the kit as is a one year subscription to Saxton’s Motorsports Sponsorship Marketing News.
 If purchased separately the package would cost close to $350. For a short time, at a time when race teams have completed their seasons and are anxious to get started on the 2005 season and are looking to secure sponsorship support, the package is being offered at a very special price of  $149.95 plus $10.00 for postage and handling.
 More information may be found at WWW.SAXTONSPONSORMARKET.COM.
 The Ultimate Sponsorship Package, designed for professional racers, is also available and is described at the website. An ESC, Inc. brochure of services and self help materials is available upon request.
 The sponsorship marketing kit may be ordered by telephoning Saxton at 215.752.7797 or 215.752.2392. Email Esaxton144@aol.com.  All major credit cards are accepted.
 Ernie Saxton Communications, Inc., located in Langhorne, PA, offers more than 35 years of motorsports marketing experience. His firm offers a variety of marketing services for racer teams and event organizers seeking sponsorship and media relations. Saxton also offers his expertise as a consultant to businesses looking to benefit from marketing through motorsports.
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TREVOSE, PA November 25, 2004 . . . More than 125 professional media, those covering motorsports on a regular basis, will be part of the Eastern Motorsports Press Association Convention set for the Radisson Hotel & Conference Center in Trevose, PA January 21st through 23rd.
 The 33rd EMPA Convention, will include a variety of press conferences featuring many key figures in the sport, seminars, workshops, roundtable discussions, social events and the annual EMPA Hall of Fame Awards banquet.
 Champions from Eastern speedways and racing organizations are invited to be part of the convention on Friday, January 21st. The Pocono Raceway "Get Acquainted" Party will feature a CASINO NIGHT. Prizes will be given to the "top gamblers." Champions are invited to attend, have a great evening of  fun, and have a chance to meet many of the media that cover the sport. The only requirement to attend is to RSVP to EMPA President Ernie Saxton at 215.752.7797. The invitation is good for the Champion and a guest.
 DIRT Motorsports will be sponsoring the very popular EMPA Hospitality room for both nights of the convention. Bobby Hartslief will represent DIRT Motorsports and be part of the Saturday morning press conferences. Arrangements are  being made to bring a World of Outlaws Sprint or Late Model driver to the convention.
 Saturday of the convention will include a series of press conferences giving many organizations, speedways, sanctioning organizations and others involved in the sport the opportunity to have an audience with the many media on hand.
 NASCAR will host the Saturday "Philadelphia Style Luncheon" and will have a number of drivers and key NASCAR personnel on hand
 Speed Channel will host the cocktail reception prior to the NASCAR/EMPA Hall of Fame Awards Dinner. Drag racer Bruce Larson, the late Walter Chernokal (an outstanding writer and photographer) and dirt Modified racing standout Billy Osmun will be inducted into the Hall of Fame along with other well known names in the sport. Awards will also be presented to the Al Holbert Memorial EMPA Driver of the Year and the Richie Evans EMPA Northeast Driver of the Year. In addition the prestigious Junie Donlavey Spirit Award will be presented to Modified racer Butch Tittle. The T.Wayne Robertson Newsmaker of the Year Award will go to NASCAR’s Brian France. The Frank Blunk Award, Art McHugh Memorial Award and Ace Lane Memorial Award will be presented to outstanding media.
 Todd Fisher, new operator of Susquehanna Speedway Park, will received an EMPA Outstanding Achievement Award and the late Chuck Lamb, PhillyRacing.com,  will receive a special President’s Award.
 Other awards will go to winners of the Sunoco Photographers Contests, Valvoline Journalism (print and internet) Contest and the Performance Racing Industry Magazine Broadcasters Contests.
 The National Hot Rod Association, Indy Racing League, United Racing Club, Dover International Speedway, and others are expected to participate as they have in past years.
 The convention is open to any organization, speedway, drag racing facility,  race team or sanctioning organization. For details on how to participate or to make arrangements to have your promotional material available at the convention, telephone Ernie or Marilyn Saxton at 215.752.7797 or 215.752.2392. Email Esaxton144@aol.com.
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UNOFFICIAL  POINT STANDINGS FOR NASCAR MODIFIEDS AS OF APRIL 24, 2004

1.    Meme DeSantis, Temple, PA  #357    1005*
2.    Mike Gular, Harleysville, PA  #53    975
3.    Kenny Gilmore, Fleetwood, PA #45    904
4.    Craig VonDohren, Oley, PA  #70D    891*
5.    Keith Brightbill,  Mohnton, PA  #14    823
6.    Tracy Readinger, Oley, PA  #2T    803
7.    Terry Meitzler, Kutztown, PA #61    800
8.    Jeff Strunk, Bethel, PA  #88    794*
9.    Doug Manmiller, Wyomissing, PA  #00    769
10.    Kevin Hartnett, Perkasie, PA #81    729
11.    Jason Smythe, Boyertown, PA  #71    638
12.    Jon Kellner, Lansdale, PA  #85AM    627
13.    Kerry Kratz, Bechtelsville, PA  #1K    566*
14.    Ray Swinehart, Bechtelsville, PA #327    552
15.    Kyle Weiss, Hamburg, PA #21K    522
16.    Donny Erb, Boyertown, PA  #42    504
17.    Larry Solomon, Reading, PA   #517    501
18.    Shawn Reimert, Oley, PA #58S    485
19    Paul Kline, Reading, PA  #5    422
20.    Todd Marburger, Reading, PA  #18    407

UNOFFICIAL POINT STANDINGS FOR NASCAR LATE MODELS AS OF APRIL 24, 2004

1.    Randy Stoudt, Pottstown, PA   #22    1167*
2.    Dean Stoudt, East Greenville, PA  #77    1033
3.    Chuck Schutz, Pottstown, PA   #ONE    1030
4.     Chris Shuey, Orefield, PA #21    840*
5.    Brian Shuey, Hamburg, PA  #5D    821
6.    Lou Egrie, Willow Grove, PA   #X4    808
7.    Terry Snyder, Green Lane, PA  #4S    807
8.    Rick Todorow, Quakertown, PA  #93    797
9.    Jason Miller, Germansville, PA  #44    755*
10.    Lee Miller, New Tripoli, PA  #56    737
11.    Dean Schaeffer, Pottstown, PA  #39    728
12.     Ron Kline,  Salfordville, PA #3    712*
13.    Dave Conover, Royersford, PA   #327    694
14.    Doug Walton, Pottstown, PA  #02    657
15.    Kyle Pensinger, Lyon Station, PA #7    643
16.    Harry Neiman, Pottstown, Pa  #34    637
17.    Kelly Snyder, Green Lane, PA #102    625
18.    Junior Grebe, Gilbertsville, PA  #73    598
19.    Mike Kellner, Lansdale, PA #57    594
20.    Mike Wunderlich, Pottstown, PA  #47    588


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NEWS FROM GRANDVIEW SPEEDWAY

NASCAR DODGE WEEKLY SERIES STOCK CAR RACING

“Stock Car Racing at Grandview Speedway is a Contact Sport.”

Event Organizer: Bruce Rogers @ 610.754.7688

Media Contact: Ernie Saxton Communications, Inc.

Ernie or Marilyn Saxton

215.752.7797 or 215.752.2392

FAX: 215.752.1518

Cell phone: 267.934.7286

Email: Esaxton144@aol.com

 

COMING EVENTS: Saturday, May 1, 8, 15, 22, AND 29^TH, 7:30 p.m. (note new starting time for balance of the season), NASCAR Dodge Weekly Series Modifieds and ShorTrack Late Models. At least 13 events of stock car racing. Free parking on the speedway grounds. Admission is $12.00 for adults, $3.00 for children 6 thru 11 and under 6 admitted free with paying adult.

Sunday, May 2, 6 p.m. Thunder on the Hill DIRT Motorsports Big Block Modifieds Southeast Series – 40 lap feature

Sunday, May 30, 7:30 p.m. BPG Racing/Chad Sinon Motorsports Doubleheader featuring nationally famous World of Outlaw sprint cars and DIRT Motorsports Big Block Southeast Series.

 

DESANTIS WINS BY INCHES, RANDY STOUDT TOPS GRANDVIEW LMS

BECHTELSVILLE, PA April 24, 2004 . . . Just inches separated the winner from the loser as Meme DeSantis became the fourth different NASCAR Dodge Weekly Series Modified feature winner at Grandview Speedway on Saturday night. DeSantis just nosed out Todd Marburger for the win. Jeff Strunk garnered a strong third place finish coming from 18^th starting spot. Kevin Hartnett was fourth and Kenny Gilmore got fifth.

            In the 20-lap feature for the NASCAR ShorTrack Late Models Randy Stoudt was able to claim his first win of the season and hold on to his point lead in the chase for the championship. Stoudt also was the fourth different feature winner of the season. Second spot went to early leader Harry Neiman while Rick Todorow, Chuck Schutz and Lou Egrie followed.

 

DESANTIS AND STOUDT BECOME FOURTH DIFFERENT FEATURE WINNERS IN EACH DIVISION THIS SEASON AT GRANDVIEW SPEEDWAY

BECHTELSVILLE, PA April 24, 2004 . . . “The young guys are taking over. My time is just about over,” is pretty much the way Meme DeSantis summed it all up in victory lane at Grandview Speedway on Saturday night after winning the 30-lap NASCAR Dodge Weekly Series Modified feature by just inches over Todd Marburger. By bringing the Norm’s Save Station No.357 home first DeSantis, who calls Temple home,  became the fourth different winner and took home the top spot in the chase for the lucrative track Modified championship.

            And in the 20-lapper for NASCAR ShorTrack Late Models it was point leader Randy Stoudt of Pottstown adding to his point lead by winning the feature event by a comfortable margin over Harry Neiman.

            It took two restarts to get the 30-lap Modified feature rolling and Todd Marburger took control from his pole position starting spot. Larry Solomon gave Marburger a battle for the top money for much of the first 10 laps. A caution on the 10^th lap saw Marburger and Solomon making contact with Marburger holding on to the top spot and Solomon losing a few positions.

            At the 15 lap marker Marburger was busy holding off challenges from Jason Smythe (running one of his best efforts) with Solomon fourth and Meme DeSantis coming from 11^th starting spot to run fifth. At 20 laps DeSantis had moved to third and by the 25^th lap Marburger knew he had his hands full trying to hold off the hard charging DeSantis.

            With two laps to go the “Temple Tornado,” showing no signs that his time is over and the youngsters are taking over, took command but a lap later Marburger took it back. Coming off the fourth turn toward the checkered flag it was a side-by-side thriller with DeSantis able to win the race by inches over Marburger (Pottstown). Third spot went to Jeff Strunk (Bethel) coming from 18^th starting position followed by Kevin Hartnett (Perkasie) and Kenny Gilmore (Fleetwood).

            The companion 20-lap feature for Late Models saw Harry Neiman looking like he was going to be the man to beat as he set the pace for the 12 laps. Randy Stoudt, who had started in 12^th spot, took control of the race on the 13^th circuit after a multi car accident brought out a caution. For the final seven laps it was all Randy Stoudt and the Hutts Glass Co. No. 22 as he finished a comfortable margin in front of second place Neiman (Pottstown). Rick Todorow (Quakertown) came home third followed by Chuck Schutz (Pottstown) and Lou Egrie (Willow Grove).

            Qualifying heats for the Late Models were won by Lou Egrie, Harry Neiman and Jason Miller while the consolation race was won by Lee Miller. In the Jim Brown Cash Dash the win went to Harry Neiman.

            Preliminary events for the Modifieds saw wins go to Marburger, DeSantis, Mike Gular, Tom Umbernhauer and Keith Brightbill. Consolation victories were taken by Doug Manmiller, Kerry Kratz and Danny Erb while the Cheers Tavern Cash Dash was won by DeSantis giving him a clean sweep of events for the night.

            Devine Transport of Honey Brook, PA has announced that they will sponsor a Bonus Award program for the NASCAR ShorTrack Late Models at Grandview Speedway. The Late Model racer winning the most NASCAR sanctioned Late Model stock car qualifying heat races during the 2004 season will earn a $400 bonus. Second in the chase for the most heat wins will earn $200 followed by 175 for third, $150 for fourth and $100 for fifth.

            “I remember when I raced a late model and how much I appreciated an extra perk from the speedway or someone else so I decided my company would get involved by sponsor this bonus program,” said Bill Devine who now owns the Devine Transport/Stauffer Construction No.70D NASCAR Modified driven by Craig VonDohren.

            NASCAR Dodge Weekly Series Modifieds and Late Models will be back as the attraction on Saturday night with the first heat race getting the green flag at 7:30 p.m. A 30-lap feature the modifieds and a 20-lap feature for the late models tops the program. On Sunday, May 2^nd, 6 p.m. the DIRT Motorsports Big Block Modifieds Southeast Series makes its first appearance of the season at Grandview with a 40-lap feature topping the show.

            Grandview Speedway is a one-third-mile, banked clay oval, NASCAR sanctioned, located on Passmore Road, just off Route 100, in Bechtelsville, PA, 10 miles north of Pottstown. For race information telephone 610.754.7688 or visit their website at www.grandviewspeedway.com. For information on marketing opportunities at Grandview Speedway telephone Ernie Saxton Communications, Inc. at 215.752.7797 or email Esaxton144@aol.com.

Qualifying Heats for Late Models (six qualify for the feature): FIRST HEAT: Lou Egrie, Brian Shuey, Rick Todorow, Randy Stoudt, Mike Steinmetz, Steve Sennott, Doug Walton, Mike Wunderlich, Lee Miller, Jesse Willman. SECOND HEAT: Harry Neiman, Chuck Schutz, Mike Kellner, Kyle Pensinger, Ron Kline, Dave Conover, Steve Weikel, Chuck Keely, Bill Henning, Dean Schaeffer. THIRD HEAT: Jason Miller, Chris Shuey, Steve Todorow, Kelly Snyder, Terry Snyder, Not Running at finish and not qualifying were Dean Stoudt, John Giesler, Chris Wojnar, Buddy Wharton, Junior Grebe.

CONSOLATION (Nine quality for feature): Lee Miller, John Giesler, Bill Henning, Dean Schaeffer, Doug Walton, Mike Wunderlich, Buddy Wahrton, Jesse Willman, Steve Weikel, Dean Stoudt, Chuck Keely, Chris Wojnar, Junior Grebe.

JIM BROWN LATE MODEL CASH DASH ($160 to the winner): Harry Neiman, Jason Miller and Lou Egrie

Qualifying Heats for Modifieds (four qualify for the feature): FIRST HEAT: Todd Marburger, Larry Solomon, Jason Smyther, Mike Bailey, Jimmy Reppert Jr., Steve Swinehart, Bobby Gunther Walsh, Cliff Quinn, Shawn Reimert, Jeremy Banos. SECOND HEAT: Meme DeSantis, Bobby Trapper, Kenny Gilmore, John Willman, Doug Manmiller, Donny Erb, Ron Seltman, Junior Mikosz, Todd Smith, Jon Kellner Sr.

THIRD HEAT: Mike Gular, Kevin Hartnett, Craig VonDohren, Jeff Strunk, Kerry Kratz, Jon Kellner Jr., Ed Scott, Paul Kline, Bill Gensler, Ryan Watt FOURTH HEAT: Tom Umbenhauer, Rick Schaffer, Tracy Readinger, Terry Meitzler, Kyle Weiss, Craig Whitmoyer, Randy Laird, Billy Pauch Jr., Tommy Sheetz Jr., Chris Gambler, Chris Esposito FIFTH HEAT: Keith Brightbill, Sean Merkel, Dale Hartz, John Tschudy, Danny Erb, Ron Solomon, Amanda Spotts, Ray Swinehart, Greg Humelhanz, Barry Readinger

CONSOLATIONS (Three qualify) FIRST CONSI: Doug Manmiller, Donny Erb, Jimmy Reppert, Steve Swinehart, Ron Seltman, Shawn Reimert, Cliff Quinn, Todd Smith, Bobby Gunther Walsh, Junior Mikosz SECOND CONSI:Kerry Kratz, Kyle Weiss, Craig Whitmoyer, Jon Kellner Jr., Jon Kellner, Sr., Ed Scott, Ryan Watt, Bill Gensler, Randy Laird, Paul Kline THIRD CONSI: Danny Erb, Ray Swinehart, Billy Pauch Jr., Chris Esposito, Tommy Sheetz, Chris Gambler, Amanda Spotts, Ron Solomon, Jeremy Banos, Greg Humelhanz, Barry Readinger.

CHEERS TAVERN CASH DASH ($365 for winner) Meme Desantis, Mike Gular, Tom Umbenhauer, Keith Brightbill, Todd Marburger

NASCAR Dodge Weekly Series Modified Feature – 30 laps:1.Meme DeSantis 2. Todd Marburger 3. Jeff Strunk 4. Kevin Hartnett 5. Kenny Gilmore 6. Jason Smythe 7. Craig VonDohren 8. Terry Meitzler 9.Doug Manmiller 10.Larry Solomon 11.Mike Gular 12.Keith Brightbill 13.Kerry Kratz 14.Tracy Readinger 15.Kyle Weiss 16.John Willman 17.Bobby Trapper 18.Sean Merkel 19.John Tschudy 20.Mike Bailey 21.Jimmy Reppert Jr. 22.Billy Pauch Jr.23.Ray Swinehart 24.Craig Whitmoyer 25.Dale Hartz  DID NOT FINISH 26.Tom Umbenhauer 27.Danny Erb 28.Donny Erb 29.Rick Schaffer.

 

NASCAR Dodge Weekly ShorTrack Late Model Feature – 20 laps:1.Randy Stoudt 2.Harry Neiman 3.Rick Todorow 4.Chuck Schutz 5.Lou Egrie 6.Dean Stoudt 7.Terry Snyder 8.Brian Shuey 9. Chris Shuey 10.Jason Miller 11.Dean Schaeffer 12.Mike Wunderlich 13.Mike Steinmetz 14.Kelly Snyder 15.Kyle Pensinger 16.Jesse Willman 17.Mike Kellner 18.Dave Conover 19.Bill Henning 20. Steve Todorow 21.Ron Kline 22.Buddy Wharton 23.Steve Weikel 24.Lee Miller 25.Doug Walton 26.Steve Sennott 27. John Giesler.

 

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NEWS FROM GRANDVIEW SPEEDWAY

NASCAR DODGE WEEKLY SERIES STOCK CAR RACING

“Stock Car Racing at Grandview Speedway is a Contact Sport.”

Event Organizer: Bruce Rogers @ 610.754.7688

Media Contact: Ernie Saxton Communications, Inc.

Ernie or Marilyn Saxton

215.752.7797 or 215.752.2392

FAX: 215.752.1518

Cell phone: 267.934.7286

Email: Esaxton144@aol.com

 

COMING EVENTS: Saturday, May 1, 7:30 p.m. (note new starting time for balance of the season), NASCAR Dodge Weekly Series Modifieds and ShorTrack Late Models. At least 13 events of stock car racing. Free parking on the speedway grounds.

      LATE MODELS TO GET BONUS MONEY COURTESY OF DEVINE TRANSPORT

 

BECHTELSVILLE, PA April 23, 2004 . . . NASCAR ShorTrack Late Model racers at Grandview Speedway will have something extra to race for this season courtesy of Devine Transport of Honey Brook, PA.

            “Having been a Late Model racer myself I just felt that I wanted to put a little something extra out there for the racers to chase after,” said Bill Devine, owner of the No. 70D NASCAR Modified driven by Craig VonDohren. “I know what I had invested in my Late Model back then so I just figured the bonus money would be a good idea.”

            The Late Model racer winning the most NASCAR sanctioned qualifying heat races during the 2004 season will earn the biggest share of the $1,000 in bonus money being posted by Devine Transport and that will be $500. Second spot in the chase for the heat wins will receive $200 followed by $175 for third, $150 for fourth and $100 for fifth. The cash awards will be presented at the Grandview Speedway Awards Banquet in November, 2004.

            Devine Transport fields a fleet of transfer trailers and specializes in trash hauling.

            The NASCAR Modifieds at Grandview Speedway also have a bonus bucks program in place for the driver that wins the most NASCAR sanctioned qualifying heat races during the season.

            Rossi Welding of Reading and D&S Archery of Barto sponsor the $1,000 cash award. Meme DeSantis took home the cash award in 2003 winning the most heat races.

            The NASCAR Dodge Weekly Series Modified and Late Model racers have the opportunity to race for two point funds at Grandview Speedway. NASCAR offers one point fund and the Rogers family posts the second point fund.

            And NASCAR has posted $1.7 million in point fund awards for the 2004 season with regional champions in a position to win more than $45,000 and the national titleholder can take home more than $170,000. It is the most lucrative short track racing point fund in the nation.

            Last year Grandview Speedway Modified champion Jeff Strunk earned well over $30,000 in post season awards including more than $20,000 as the runnerup in the New England Region Weekly Series point chase.

            The Modified champion also earns a trip for two as part of the annual Champion’s Trip which this year will see the group heading to Aruba for a week. Marilyn Saxton is again putting the trip together and fans are invited to participate. Telephone Marilyn Saxton at 215.752.2392 for more information.

            One of the big benefits for racers at the NASCAR sanctioned Grandview Speedway is the excellent insurance package that is provided for each racer. “Of course the only time racers really pay attention to insurance is when they get hurt. It makes all of us at Grandview comfortable knowing that our racers are well protected,” said track public relations person Ernie Saxton.

            Grandview Speedway is a one-third-mile, banked clay oval, NASCAR sanctioned, located on Passmore Road, just off Route 100, in Bechtelsville, PA, 10 miles north of Pottstown. For race information telephone 610.754.7688 or visit their website at www.grandviewspeedway.com. For information on marketing opportunities at Grandview Speedway telephone Ernie Saxton Communications, Inc. at 215.752.7797 or email Esaxton144@aol.com.                                                           -end-                    

 

  

 

 

 

 

 

   

UNOFFICIAL  POINT STANDINGS FOR NASCAR MODIFIEDS
AS OF APRIL 17, 2004

1.    Mike Gular, Harleysville, PA  #53    765
2.    Meme DeSantis, Temple, PA  #357    697
3.    Craig VonDohren, Oley, PA  #70D    643*
4.    Kenny Gilmore, Fleetwood, PA #45    636
5.    Tracy Readinger, Oley, PA  #2T    625
6.    Keith Brightbill,  Mohnton, PA  #14    623
7.    Jon Kellner, Lansdale, PA  85AM    617
8.    Terry Meitzler, Kutztown, PA #61    563
9.    Doug Manmiller, Wyomissing, PA  #00    544
10.    Jeff Strunk, Bethel, PA  #88    507*
11.    Shawn Reimert, Oley, PA #58S    478
12.    Donny Erb, Boyertown, PA  #42    470
13.    Ray Swinehart, Bechtelsville, PA #327    468
14.    Kevin Hartnett, Perkasie, PA #81    423
15    Paul Kline, Reading, PA  #5    412
16.    Kerry Kratz, Bechtelsville, PA  #1K    381*
17.    Jason Smythe, Boyertown, PA  #71    380
18.    Ryan Watt, Phoenixville, PA  #114W    366
19.    Rick Schaffer, Woxall, PA  #77    365
20.    Kyle Weiss, Hamburg, PA #21K    358

UNOFFICIAL POINT STANDINGS FOR NASCAR LATE MODELS
AS OF APRIL 17, 2004

1.    Randy Stoudt, Pottstown, PA   #22    860
2.    Dean Stoudt, East Greenville, PA  #77    783
3.    Chuck Schutz, Pottstown, PA   #ONE    751
4.    Lee Miller, New Tripoli, PA  #56    663
5.     Chris Shuey, Orefield, PA #21    611*
6.    Doug Walton, Pottstown, PA  #02    606
7.     Ron Kline,  Salfordville, PA #3    606*
8.    Mike Kellner, Lansdale, PA #57    594
9.    Junior Grebe, Gilbertsville, PA  #73    588
10.    Brian Shuey, Hamburg, PA  #5D    580
11.    Dave Conover, Royersford, PA   #327    569
12.    Terry Snyder, Green Lane, PA  #4S    561
13.    Lou Egrie, Willow Grove, PA   #X4    538
14.    Jason Miller, Germansville, PA  #44    535*
15.    Dean Schaeffer, Pottstown, PA  #39    527
16.    Rick Todorow, Quakertown, PA  #93    519
17.    John Giesler, Aston, PA  #ZT1    493
18.    Kyle Pensinger, Lyon Station, PA #7    476
19.     Steve Weikel, #9    451
20.    Kelly Snyder, Green Lane, PA #102    448

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NEWS FROM GRANDVIEW SPEEDWAY
NASCAR DODGE WEEKLY SERIES STOCK CAR RACING
“Stock Car Racing at Grandview Speedway is a Contact Sport.”
Event Organizer: Bruce Rogers @ 610.754.7688
Media Contact: Ernie Saxton Communications, Inc.
Ernie or Marilyn Saxton
215.752.7797 or 215.752.2392
FAX: 215.752.1518
Cell phone: 267.934.7286
Email: Esaxton144@aol.com

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE PLEASE WITH OUR THANKS

COMING EVENTS: Saturday April 24 and May 1, 6 p.m. NASCAR Dodge Weekly Series Modifieds and NASCAR ShorTrack Late Models, at least 13 events of contact sport stock car racing. 30 lap feature for 29 modifieds and a 20 lap feature for 26 late models. Adult admission is $12.00, youngsters 6 thru 11 pay $3.00 and under 6 are admitted free with a paying adult. Gates open at 4 p.m. Free parking. Information telephone 610.754.7688.

Sunday, May 2, 6 p.m. Thunder on the Hill D.I.R.T.Southeast Series Big Block Modifieds, 40 lap feature race. For information telephone 215.860.5631

SHORT STORY RESULTS (For radio, TV and columnists)

KRATZ AND KLINE WIN NASCAR FEATURE RACES AT GRANDVIEW

BECHTELSVILLE, PA April 17, 2004 . . . Veteran stock car racer Kerry Kratz wheeled the Hopko Excavating/Spunktown Tavern #1k to victory in the 30-lap NASCAR Dodge Weekly Series Modified race at Grandview Speedway on Saturday night while Ron Kline was able to take the win in the 20-lap NASCAR ShorTrack Late Model feature driving the Zern’s Market #3.

Terry Meitzler came on strong to challenge Kratz for the win at the finish while Kyle Weiss managed to hold to third followed by Rick Schaffer and Meme DeSantis. Kline was chased to the finish by Steve Sennott who had lead much of the feature race after starting on the pole. Third spot went to Randy Stoudt followed by Chuck Schutz and Dean Stoudt.

NASCAR Modifieds and Late Models return to Grandview Speedway on Saturday, April 24th at 6 p.m.

KRATZ AND KLINE END TWO YEAR DROUGHTS AT GRANDVIEW SPEEDWAY

BECHTELSVILLE, PA April 17, 2004 . . . Both Kerry Kratz and Ron Kline ended two year win droughts on Saturday night when each won NASCAR feature races at Grandview Speedway. Kratz took the top honors in the 30-lap NASCAR Dodge Weekly Series Modified feature while Kline was able to grab the win in the 20-lap NASCAR ShorTrack Late Model feature race. Each driver had last won features in their respective divisions on the same date, August 17th, in 2002.

Kratz, at the wheel of the Hopko Excavating/Spunktown Tavern #1k, started outside the front row and took the lead at the drop of the green with Kyle Weiss right on his rear bumper. At the eight lap marker defending champion Jeff Strunk spun coming off turn four bringing out the caution and closing up the field. Rick Schaffer, the all time leading modified feature winner, was now running second to leader Kratz. The top two stayed the same with Kyle Weiss chasing them right up to the 25th lap when Craig Whitmoyer brought out the caution. In the scramble on the restart Kratz, who calls Bechtelsville home, was able to hold on to his lead with former champion Terry Meitzler now running second.

In the final five laps of chasing to the checkered flag Kratz was able to master the one-third-mile, clay banked oval and hold off the strong efforts of Terry Meitzler to get his first win since August, 2002. Meitzler (Kutztown) hung on for second followed by Kyle Weiss (Hamburg), Rick Schaffer (Woxall) and Meme DeSantis (Temple).

The 20-lap NASCAR ShorTrack Late Model feature had Steve Sennott setting the early pace with the Kochel Equipment #61 with former champion John Giesler giving him a run for the lead in the early laps and Ron Kline, in the Zern’s Market #3, coming on to challenge at the ten lap marker. Sennott and Kline ran side-by-side for several laps with Kline getting the edge with just a handful of laps remaining. Once in front the Salfordville, PA racer was able to keep Sennott from getting back in front and went on to win his first feature race since August, 2002. Sennott (Gilbertsville) came home a very close second followed by defending champion Randy Stoudt (Pottstown), Chuck Schutz (Pottstown) and Dean Stoudt (East Greenville).

Qualifying heat wins for the late models went to Ron Kline, Rick Todorow and Chuck Schutz while the Jim Brown sponsored Cash Dash was won by Ron Kline.

In the modified qualifiers the victories were earned by Keith Brightbill, Cliff Quinn, Ken Gilmore and Steve Swinehart (beating his father Ray in a close one). The consolation races went to Craig VonDohren and Mike Gular. And the Cheer’s Tavern Cash Dash worth $410 was won by Kenny Gilmore.

The next two Saturday night shows, April 24th and May lst, will feature the NASCAR Dodge Weekly Series Modifieds and Short Track Late Models. At least 13 events of stock car racing presented. Racing starts at 6 p.m.

Grandview Speedway is a one-third-mile, banked clay oval, NASCAR sanctioned, located on Passmore Road, just off Route 100, in Bechtelsville, PA, 10 miles north of Pottstown. For race information telephone 610.754.7688 or visit their website at www.grandviewspeedway.com  and sign up to be on their internet FAN NEWS list. For information on marketing opportunities at Grandview Speedway telephone Ernie Saxton Communications, Inc. at 215.752.7797 or email Esaxton144@aol.com.

NASCAR Dodge Weekly Series Modified Feature – 30 laps: Kerry Kratz, Terry Meitzler, Kyle Weiss, Rick Schaffer, Meme DeSantis, Ray Swinehart, Kenny Gilmore, Mike Gular, Keith Brightbill, Doug Manmiller, Jon Kellner Sr., Jason Smythe, Donny Erb, Jon Kellner Jr., Cliff Quinn, Jeff Strunk, Larry Solomon, Craig VonDohren, Ron Seltman, Barry Readinger, (completing 29 laps) Tracy Readinger, Ryan Watt, Todd Marburger, Jimmy Reppert, Craig Whitmoyer,(completing 25 laps) Danny Erb, (completing 19 laps) Shawn Reimert, (completing 16 laps) Junior Mikosz, (completing 13 laps) Steve Swinehart.

NASCAR Dodge Weekly ShorTrack Late Model Feature – 20 laps: Ron Kline, Steve Sennott, Randy Stoudt, Chuck Schutz, Dean Stoudt, Brian Shuey, Dave Conover, John Giesler, Mike Kellner, Lee Miller, Doug Walton, Rick Todorow, Steve Weikel, Dean Schaeffer, Junior Grebe, Kyle Pensinger, Jason Miller, Mike Wunderlich, Kelly Snyder, (completed 19 laps)Steve Todorow, (completed 17 laps) Lou Egrie, Terry Snyder,(16 laps) Jesse Willman, (15 laps)Harry Neiman, (4 laps) Bill Henning, Chris Shuey.
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MEDIA NOTE: Just a few minutes after the races are complete we do have the top five finishers in each feature race on our telephone answering machine at 610.754.7688 and it will also give you information on the next event.

Full results in two formats will be available as soon as “humanly” possible after all races are completed and finishes posted.

Should there be a need for any additional information please be in touch with me at 215.752.7797 or 215.752.2392. Cell phone # is 267.934.7286. Email:esaxton144@aol.com. Fax us at 215.752.1518. Thank you. Ernie Saxton.
   

 

 

 

 

 

  

UNOFFICIAL  POINT STANDINGS FOR BOTH NASCAR MODIFIEDS AND LATE AS OF APRIL 10, 2004 FOR GRANDVIEW SPEEDWAY

1.    Mike Gular, Harleysville, PA  #53    530
2.    Tracey Readinger, Laureldale, PA  #2T    519
3.    Craig VonDohren, Barto, PA  #70D    508*
4.    Shawn Reimert, Oley, PA #58S    438
5.    Meme DeSantis, Reading, PA  #357    428
6.    Kevin Hartnett, Perkasie, PA #81    413
7.    Jon Kellner, Lansdale, PA  85AM    409
8.    Paul Kline, Reading, PA  #5    402
9.    Keith Brightbill,  Mohnton, PA  #14    393
10.    Kenny Gilmore, Fleetwood, PA #45    386
11.    Jeff Strunk, Bethel, PA  #88    373*
12.    Doug Manmiller, Wyomissing, PA  #00    340
13.    Donny Erb, Boyertown, PA  #42    283
14.    Duane Howard, Oley, PA  #126    275
15.    Terry Meitzler, Kutztown, PA #61    264
16.    John Willman, Zionville, PA  #74W    262
17.    Steve Swinehart, Bechtelsville, PA  #33     259
18.    Rick Laubach, Quakertown, PA  #14L    249
19.     Kevin Hirthler,  Green Lane, PA  #117    227
20.    Barry Readinger, Fleetwood, PA  #386    227

* denotes feature winner

UNOFFICIAL POINT STANDINGS FOR NASCAR LATE MODELS AS OF APRIL 10, 2004

1.    Randy Stoudt, Pottstown, PA   #22    572
2.     Chris Shuey, Hamburg, PA #21    555*
3.    Dean Stoudt, East Greenville, PA  #77    516
4.    Chuck Schutz, Pottstown, PA   #ONE    471
5.    Terry Snyder, Green Lane, PA  #4S    466
6.    Lee Miller, New Tripoli, PA  #56    437
7.    Lou Egrie, Philadelphia, PA   #X4    436
8.    Junior Grebe, Gilbertsville, PA  #73    419
9.    Jason Miller, Germansville, PA  #44    391*
10.    Doug Walton, Pottstown, PA  #02    390
11.    Dean Schaeffer, Pottstown, PA  #39    366
12.    Mike Kellner, Lansdale, PA #57    357
13.    Brian Shuey, Hamburg, PA  #5D    327
14.    Buddy Wharton, Birdsboro, PA #7B    323
15.    Kelly Snyder, Green Lane, PA #102    323
16.    Dave Conover, Royersford, PA   #327    312
17.    Rick Todorow, Quakertown, PA  #93    309
18.     Ron Kline,  Salfordville, PA #3    286
19.     Steve Weikel, #9    260
20.    Harry Neiman, Pottstown, PA   #34    258

* = Feature Winner

   

 

 

 

 

 

    

NEWS FROM GRANDVIEW SPEEDWAY

NASCAR DODGE WEEKLY SERIES STOCK CAR RACING

“Stock Car Racing at Grandview Speedway is a Contact Sport.”

Event Organizer: Bruce Rogers @ 610.754.7688

Media Contact: Ernie Saxton Communications, Inc.

Ernie or Marilyn Saxton

215.752.7797 or 215.752.2392

FAX: 215.752.1518

Cell phone: 267.934.7286

Email: Esaxton144@aol.com

COMING EVENTS: Saturday April 17, 24, May 1, 6 p.m. NASCAR Dodge Weekly Series Modifieds and Late Models, at least 13 events of “contact sport” stock car racing. 30-lap feature for 29 modifieds and 20-lap feature for 26 late models. Adult admission is $12.00, youngsters 6 thru 11: $3.00, under 6 accompanied by a paying adult admitted free. Always free parking. Family grandstand section. Bring your own refreshments. No glass containers allowed.

Sunday May 2, 6 P.M. Thunder on the Hill feature Big Block Modifieds 40-lap DIRT Southeast Series. Advance ticket information at 215.860.5631 or Tothill@aol.com

 

JASON MILLER AND CRAIG VONDOHREN WIN FEATURES AT GRANDVIEW

 

Bechtelsville, PA April 10, 2004…Many time champion Craig VonDohren of Oley, PA won the 30-lap NASCAR Modified feature race at Grandview Speedway on Saturday night while Jason Miller of New Tripoli, PA was tops in the 20-lap NASCAR Late Model feature race.

VonDohren got the lead on the 14^th lap of the modified feature and lead the rest of the way leading Mike Gular and Meme DeSantis to the checkered flag for his first win of the season. Jason Miller led all the laps in the crash and caution filled Late Model feature. Finishing second was two time champion Lou Egrie followed by Randy Stoudt.

 

COMPLETE RESULTS

 

VONDOHREN AND MILLER WIN FEATURES AT GRANDVIEW SPEEDWAY

Bechtelsville, PA April 10, 2004 . . . Taking the lead on the 14^th lap Craig VonDohren controlled the rest of the 30-lap NASCAR Modified stock car feature race at Grandview Speedway picking up his first win of the season. In the 20-lap feature for NASCAR Late Models Jason Miller was able to lead all the laps to claim his first win of the season on Saturday night.

 

VonDohren, who calls Oley, PA home, started in seventh position in the 29 car field with Steve Swinehart taking the first lap lead. On the second circuit of the one-third-mile, banked clay oval veteran Donny Erb put his mount in front of the pack and was pulling away from the field. At the 10 lap mark defending champion Jeff Strunk had mechanical problems sideline him and a few laps earlier Doug Manmiller had problems force him from competition. The two had battled for the win last Saturday night and were one –two in the point standings.

 

With 14 laps in the record book VonDohren had worked his way to the front to challenge Erb for the lead and on a caution restart VonDohren took control of the race.

 

The final 15 laps saw Mike Gular (Harleysville), coming from 17^th starting position, move up to challenge VonDohren’s Stauffer Construction/Devine Transport #70D with Meme DeSantis (Temple) running third. And when the checkered flag fell that was the top three crossing the finish line. Kenny Gilmore (Fleetwood) finished fourth after challenging early for the lead and Keith Brightbill (Mohnton) earned fifth.

 

In the 20-lap main event for Late Models the crash and caution marred event had to be cut to 18 laps with the time limit running out and after the field had been forced to go to single file restarts early in the race as officials tried to get the racers under control.

Jason Miller started on the pole with his #44 and was able to avoid all the spins and tangles to hold the lead for all 18 laps and grab the victory. Second spot went to Lou Egrie, the two time champion from Willow Grove, who challenged Miller for many of the laps. Randy Stoudt, defending champion, was coming on strong in the final laps and the Pottstown ace was able to grab third. Lee Miller (Jason’s Dad) finished in fourth spot followed by Brian Shuey of Hamburg, PA.

 

Qualifying heats for the modifieds went to Jon Kellner Jr., Ryan Watt, Glenn Strunk, Shawn Reimert and Doug Manmiller. The consolation races were won by Larry Solomon, Paul Kline and Kevin Hartnett while Glenn Strunk won the Cash Dash worth $350.

 

In the late models qualifying events were won by Randy Stoudt, Mike Kellner and Jason Miller while Junior Grebe earned the win in the consolation race.

 

Racing action features the NASCAR Dodge Weekly Series Modifieds and Late Models in at least 13 events of “contact sport” competition starting at 6 p.m. for the next three Saturdays.

 

Grandview Speedway is a one-third-mile, banked clay oval, NASCAR sanctioned, located on Passmore Road, just off Route 100, in Bechtelsville, PA, 10 miles north of Pottstown. For race information telephone 610.754.7688 or visit their website at www.grandviewspeedway.com. For information on marketing opportunities at Grandview Speedway telephone Ernie Saxton Communications, Inc. at 215.752.7797 or email Esaxton144@aol.com.

 

NASCAR Dodge Weekly Series Modified Feature – 30 laps:Craig VonDohren, Mike Gular, Meme DeSantis, Kenny Gilmore, Keith Brightbill, Terry Meitzler, Paul Kline, Kevin Hartnett, Tracy Readinger, John Willman, Donny Erb, Ray Swinehart, Steve Swinehart, Shawn Reimert, Jimmy Reppert, Jon Kellner, Jr., Larry Solomon, Glenn Strunk, Danny Erb, Rick Schaffer, Kerry Kratz, Jeff Sechrist, Jeff Strunk, Ron Seltman, Bobby Trapper, Doug Manmiller, Ryan Watt.

NASCAR Dodge Weekly ShorTrack Late Model Feature – 20 laps:Jason Miller, Lou Egrie, Randy Stoudt, Lee Miller, Brian Shuey, Harry Neiman, Chris Shuey, Dean Stoudt, Chuck Schutz, Kyle Pensinger, Terry Snyder, Junior Grebe, Steve Todorow, Doug Walton, Steve Sennott, John Giesler, Dave Conover, Steve Weikel, Kelly Snyder, Mike Kellner, Mike Steinmetz, Dean Schaeffer, Ron Kline, Mike Wunderlich, Buddy Wharton, Bill Henning.

    

 

 

 

 

 

    

NEWS FROM MOTORSPORTS 2005 PRESENTED BY SUNOCO

“The fan and racer mid-winter motorsports extravaganza.”

Event organizer: Len Sammons @609.888.3618

MEDIA CONTACT: Ernie Saxton Communications, Inc.

Ernie or Marilyn Saxton

215.752.7797 or 215.752.2392

Email: Esaxton144@aol.com

Cell phone: 267.934.7286

Fax: 215.752.1518

20^TH ANNIVERSARY MOTORSPORTS SHOW SET FOR JANUARY, 2005

 

FORT WASHINGTON, PA March 26, 2004 . . . Plans for Motorsports 2005 Presented by Sunoco, the fan and racer mid-winter motorsports extravaganza, are already well underway. The three day show that annually brings more than 40,000 people to the Fort Washington, PA Expo Center will take place January 14^th through 16^th, 2005.

 

“This will be our 20^th anniversary show and we have some exciting ideas for the 2005 show. We have already put together a new layout for the show, a new look, that will make it even easier for attendees to get around the show. And we are planning some exciting fan promotions and looking at bringing back some of the people and attractions that have proven popular in past years,” said event organizer Len Sammons. “We want to make the 20^th anniversary show something that everyone will remember.”

 

Motorsports 2005 Presented by Sunoco will cover close to 300,000 square feet of the Fort Washington Expo Center and will offer just about everything imaginable in motorsports.

 

“It seems like we just closed the door on the 2004 show and we already have exhibitors signing up for the 2005 show. Exhibitors were really excited about the amount of business and interest that was generated at the January show. Some of our exhibitors reported that the show was a record setter for them,” said show manager Joe Pratt. “We have some exciting plans already in place for the show.”

 

2004 exhibitors are reminded that they have until April 30^th to reserve their space for the 2005 show. And new exhibitors are asked to be in touch with Joe Pratt to make sure they are on the waiting list when all unclaimed exhibit space is made available.

 

“Our 2004 exhibitors get first bid on locations similar to what they had with the old floor plan but if we don’t hear from them by April 30^th the space is made available to others,” said Pratt. “And it is important to note that this year the show has a complete new layout so we need to hear from exhibitors so we can discuss their booth location for the 2005 show and avoid any confusion.”

 

New show brochures are in the mail to the 2004 exhibitors. For those planning to participate in the show that have not received a brochure a copy can be had by telephoning Pratt at 609.888.3618.

And there are marketing opportunities available that match every budget. Information on sponsoring the show and/or show events can be had by contacting Ernie Saxton Communications, Inc. at 215.752.7797 or email Esaxton144@aol.com.

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For Immediate Release

 

MSD Ignition Sparks Southern Xtreme DirtCar Series!!!

 

Shelby,NC 4-6-04

 

MSD Ignition of El Paso,TX, an industry leader in both motorsports and street performance ignition systems and products, has agreed to become a “Silver Level”contingency sponsor for the 2004 Southern Xtreme DirtCar Series racing season.

 

MSD Ignition will award $50.00 in cash to Southern Xtreme DirtCar Series feature winners provided the feature winner carry’s the MSD Ignition decal on both sides of the race car.

 

MSD Ignition is a complete ignition source with Ignition Controls, Pro-Billet Distributors, Blaster Coils and 8.5mm Super Conductor Plug Wires. The high powered capacitive discharge sparks of an MSD Ignition Control ensure complete combustion of the fuel mixture. This complete burn results in lightning quick throttle response, great off-corner acceleration and high end performance.

 

For more information on MSD Ignition contact representative Mike Sharp at 915-857-5200 or visit the MSD Ignition web site located at www.msdignition.com .

  

 

 

 

 

 

 

         

Matt Hubbard Scores Top Ten Finish to Start 2004

Saluda, VA (April 4, 2004) - Opening night 2004 is over. Matt's spin of the wheel put him 7th in the 2nd heat, once racing sorted out, the inside lane had put him back in 11th. The car was way too tight, so a 10th place heat run left him starting 20th in the field of 26 starters. (4 cars DNQ) From 20th Matt moved forward and worked hard passing cars on a one groove track and avoided several wrecks in the feature, crossing the finish in 11th. After the race one of the top 5 cars was DQ giving Matt a opening night top 10 finish.

 

Kenny Pettyjohn Rocks A Top Five Finish to Start 2004

Saluda, VA (April 4, 2004) - Opening night 2004 is over. Kenny's spin of the wheel put him 12th in the first heat, Kenny was on the move finishing the 10 lap heat in 3rd. From a 5th place starting spot Kenny worked hard to advance on a one groove track. A solid 4th place finish is a great start for 2004 at a new home track for Kenny.

 

 

         

 

 

 

 

        

Grandview Speedway Unofficial Point Standings 4/3/04 

     UNOFFICIAL  POINT STANDINGS FOR NASCAR MODIFIEDS AS OF APRIL3, 2004

1.    Jeff Strunk, Bethel, PA  #88    305*
2.    Doug Manmiller, Wyomissing, PA  #00    300
3.    Tracey Readinger, Laureldale, PA  #2T    290
4.    Duane Howard, Oley, PA  #126    275
5.    Jon Kellner, Lansdale, PA  85AM    270
6.    Shawn Reimert, Oley, PA #58S    258
7.    Rick Laubach, Quakertown, PA  #14L    249
8.    Mike Gular, Harleysville, PA  #53    233
9.     Kevin Hirthler,  Green Lane, PA  #117    227
10.    Barry Readinger, Fleetwood, PA  #386    217
11    John Tschudy, Birdsboro, PA  #2    208
12.    Craig VonDohren, Barto, PA  #70D    199
13.    Billy Pauch, Jr. , Frenchtown, NJ  #15    183
14.    Kevin Hartnett, Perkasie, PA #81    178
15.    Ryan Watt, Phoenixville, PA  #114W    163
16.    Paul Kline, Reading, PA  #5    157
17.    Ron Solomon, Lansdale, PA  #22    144
18.    Meme DeSantis, Reading, PA  #357    140
19.    Keith Brightbill,  Mohnton, PA  #14    129
20.    Danny Erb, Boyertown, PA  #44    117


UNOFFICIAL POINT STANDINGS FOR NASCAR LATE MODELS
AS OF APRIL3, 2004

1.     Chris Shuey, Hamburg, PA #21    308*
2.    Rick Todorow, Quakertown, PA  #93    299
3.    Randy Stoudt, Pottstown, PA   #22    282
4.    Dean Stoudt, East Greenville, PA  #77    277
5.    Dean Schaeffer, Pottstown, PA  #39    270
6.    Terry Snyder, Green Lane, PA  #4S    258
7.    Chuck Schutz, Pottstown, PA   #ONE    245
8.    Mike Kellner, Lansdale, PA #57    237
9.    Junior Grebe, Gilbertsville, PA  #73    225
10.    Doug Walton, Pottstown, PA  #02    215
11.    Kelly Snyder, Green Lane, PA #102    201
12.     Ron Kline,  Salfordville, PA #3    200
13.    Mikc Wunderlich, Pottstown, PA  #47    186
14.    Dave Conover, Royersford, PA   #327    171
15.    Donald Hale, #X21    161
16.    Lee Miller, New Tripoli, PA  #56    158
17.    Mike Steinmetz, Douglassville, PA  #91    147
18.    Lou Egrie, Philadelphia, PA   #X4    139
19.     Steve Weikel, #9    129
20.    Buddy Wharton, Birdsboro, PA #7B    116


* = Feature Winner

           

 

 

 

 

             

NEWS FROM GRANDVIEW SPEEDWAY
NASCAR DODGE WEEKLY SERIES STOCK CAR RACING
"Stock Car Racing at Grandview Speedway is a Contact Sport."
Event Organizer: Bruce Rogers @ 610.754.7688
Media Contact: Ernie Saxton Communications, Inc.
Ernie or Marilyn Saxton
215.752.7797 or 215.752.2392
FAX: 215.752.1518
Cell phone: 267.934.7286
Email: Esaxton144@aol.com
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE PLEASE WITH OUR THANKS

COMING EVENTS: Saturday, April 10, 17, 24, and May 1, 6 p.m. NASCAR Dodge Weekly Series Modifieds and Late Models. At least 13 events of stock car racing. HAPPY EASTER
Sunday, May 2, 6 p.m. Thunder on the Hill DIRT Southeast Tour Big Block Modifieds, 40 lap feature

STRUNK COMES FROM 22ND TO TOP MANMILLER WITH TWO LAPS TO GO CHRIS SHUEY WINS LATE MODEL FEATURE

BECHTELSVILLE, PA APRIL 3, 2004 . . . Three time NASCAR Modified champion Jeff Strunk showed that patience pays at Grandview Speedway. The Bethel, PA racer started 22nd in the 40-lap Patriot Bank sponsored Modified feature race and took the lead on the next to last lap to grab the opening night victory. In the companion 20-lapper for Late Model stock cars Chris Shuey of Hamburg, PA had a fairly easy time in riding to victory.
Doug Manmiller looked like he was going to open his season with a victory as he held off several challenges to be in the lead at 38 laps after grabbing the top spot at the drop of the green. Craig VonDohren put pressure on Manmiller for much of the race and even got by him, briefly, on the 30th circuit of the one-third-mile clay oval. At the 35 lap marker VonDohren and Manmiller made contact coming off turn two as a slower car clogged the groove. Manmiller made a move to get by the slower car just as VonDohren was alongside of him and that contact put VonDohren into a spin and put him at the back of the pack on the restart.
With just five laps to go Manmiller still had the GMIFirst/American Dental in front of the field with Meme DeSantis now the challenger. For three laps DeSantis put heavy pressure on the leader but DeSantis seemed to make contact with the rear of Manmiller's car and then an infield tire marker wiping out the front end of his Norm's Save Station entry putting him out of the race.
On the restart Jeff Strunk, who had worked his way from 22nd to be in a challenging position, took advantage when Manmiller's mount "lost momentum for a fraction of a section" and allowed Strunk to gain the top spot. The final two spots saw Manmiller trying to get back the lead he lost to no avail as Strunk rode to victory.
Second spot went to a "heartbroken" Manmiller (Wyomissing), followed by Tracy Readinger (Oley), Duane Howard (Oley) and Jon Kellner Sr. (Lansdale).
The 20-lap main event for the NASCAR Dodge Weekly Series Late Models had Ron Kline in front at the start. By the seventh lap Chris Shuey had moved into second spot and was working on the rear bumper of Kline. On a seventh lap restart after a caution Shuey was able to put the Harry's U-Pull-It #21 in front of the pack and that is where he stayed until the green flag fell. Second spot went to Rick Todorow (Quakertown) who came on in the final laps to give Shuey some work to do in holding him off. Third was earned by last year's champion Randy Stoudt (Pottstown) coming from far back in the pack of 26 starters. Fourth was taken by four time champion Dean Stoudt (Green Lane) followed by Dean Schaeffer (Pottstown).
Qualifying heats for the 30 late models went to Ron Kline, Brian Shuey and Dean Schaeffer while the consolation win was earned by Kyle Pensinger.
In Modified qualifying events for the more than 60 modifieds on hand were won by Doug Manmiller, Steve Swinehart, Meme DeSantis, Tracy Readinger and Kyle Weiss.
Consolations were won by Duane Howard, Jeff Strunk and Donny Erb.
The Advanced Building Systems Cash Dash worth $485 was won by Doug Manmiller.
Easter will be celebrated at Grandview Speedway on Saturday, April 10th with the first 10 people showing up dressed as Easter Bunnies winning a ticket to a future race event at Grandview Speedway. The best appearing bunny will win a very nice prize and five youngsters will go home with a chocolate bunny courtesy of Reppert's Candy Inc. And a lucky bunny, older than 18, will win a ride in the two seat modified stock car.
The NASCAR Modifieds and Late Models will be featured in at least 13 events of "contact sport" stock car racing with the green flag falling at 6 p.m. A 30-lap feature starting 29 cars tops the action for the modifieds and a 20-lap feature with 26 racers will complete the late model portion of the show. Gates open for fans at 4 p.m.
Admission is $12 for adults, $3 for youngsters 6 through 11 and under 6 are admitted free. There is always free parking.
Grandview Speedway is a one-third-mile, banked clay oval located on Passmore Road, just off Route 100, in Bechtelsville, PA, 10 miles north of Pottstown. For information telephone 610.754.7688 or visit their website at www.grandviewspeedway.com.
PATRIOT BANK NASCAR MODIFIEDS 40-LAP FEATURE:Jeff Strunk, Doug Manmiller, Tracy Readinger, Duane Howard, Jon Kellner, Jr., Shawn Reimert, Rick Laubach, Mike Gular, Kevin Hirthler, Barry Readinger, John Tschudy, Craig VonDohren, Billy Pauch Jr., Kevin Hartnett, Ryan Watt, Paul Kline, Ron Solomon Jr., Meme DeSantis, Keith Brightbill, Danny Erb, Kenny Gilmore, Billy Pauch Sr., Ron Seltman, Donny Erb, Steve Swinehart, Kyle Weiss, John Willman, Jason Smythe, Craig Whitmoyer
PATRIOT BANK NASCAR LATE MODELS 20-LAP FEATURE:Chris Shuey, Rick Todorow, Randy Stoudt, Dean Stoudt, Dean Schaeffer, Terry Snyder, Chuck Schutz, Mike Kellner, Junior Grebe, Doug Walton, Kelly Snyder, Ron Kline, Mike Wunderlich, Dave Conover, Donald Hale, Lee Miller, Mike Steinmetz, Lou Egrie, Steve Weikel, Buddy Wharton, Kyle Pensinger, John Giesler, Jason Miller, Bill Henning, Steve Todorow. Brian Shuey.

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NEWS FROM GRANDVIEW SPEEDWAY
NASCAR DODGE WEEKLY SERIES STOCK CAR RACING
"Stock Car Racing at Grandview Speedway is a Contact Sport."
Event Organizer: Bruce Rogers @ 610.754.7688
Media Contact: Ernie Saxton Communications, Inc.
Ernie or Marilyn Saxton
215.752.7797 or 215.752.2392
FAX: 215.752.1518
Cell phone: 267.934.7286
Email: Esaxton144@aol.com
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE PLEASE WITH OUR THANKS
 

COMING EVENTS: Saturday, April 10, 17, 24, and May 1, 6 p.m. NASCAR Dodge Weekly Series Modifieds and Late Models. At least 13 events of stock car racing.  HAPPY EASTER
Sunday, May 2, 6 p.m. Thunder on the Hill DIRT Southeast Tour Big Block Modifieds, 40 lap feature
 

BEST LOOKING BUNNY AND FIRST TEN BUNNIES GET PRIZES AT GRANDVIEW SPEEDWAY ON APRIL 10TH

BECHTELSVILLE, PA APRIL 1, 2004 . . . The best looking bunny to show up at Grandview Speedway on Saturday, April 10th will "hop off" with a valuable prize and the first ten fans to show up wearing a bunny costume will get a free ticket to a future Thunder on the Hill racing event.
Fans in the grandstands will have the opportunity to assist in picking the best looking bunny during intermission festivities.
This will all be part of the Easter Eve celebration at the Bechtelsville, PA clay oval. The NASCAR Dodge Weekly Series Modifieds and Late Model stock cars will be the featured attraction with at least 13 events of stock car racing being presented.
Heading up the action will be defending modified champion Jeff Strunk along with such standouts as Ray Swinehart, Kerry Kratz, Kevin Hartnett, Doug Manmiller, Ryan Watt, Meme DeSantis, Jon Kellner and a host of others.
Four time champion Dean Stoudt will be one of the favorites in the Late Model stock car racing action.
Fans who have signed up for the new Grandview Speedway Fan News, available only through email, will be part of a special drawing that will award tickets for Saturday night stock car racing events. Fans can sign up for the Fan News by checking in at www.grandviewspeedway.com .
The Modifieds and Late Models will be the main attraction each Saturday night throughout the month of April with a 6 p.m. starting time.
Coming up on Sunday, May 2nd is the first Thunder on the Hill promotion with the DIRT Southeast Series Big Block Modifieds being featured. A 40-lap feature race will top the program.
Grandview Speedway is located on Passmore Road, just off Route 100, in Bechtelsville, PA 10 miles north of Pottstown. For information telephone 610.754.7688 or check in that their website at www.grandviewspeedway.com .

           

 

 

 

 

        

 BOUNDLESS SERIES WORLD OF OUTLAWS LATE MODELS DRAW RECORD BREAKING CROWDS – HEAVY WEB SITE TRAFFIC AFTER RACE SHUTS DOWN TRACK WEB SITE

By Robert Walden BULLS GAP, Tenn. (March 31) – The World of Outlaws Late Model Series made its first-ever appearance Saturday, March 27 at Volunteer Speedway before a “standing room only” crowd – the largest in the history of the storied track. While Brian Birkhofer of Muscatine, Iowa became the seventh different driver through the series’ first seven events in 2004 to visit victory lane, history was also made following the WoO race when the Volunteer Web site at got shut down due to unusually high traffic on Monday.  

 

Not only were the top names in dirt Late Model racing present competing with the Outlaws, with the NASCAR Cup and Busch events being held at nearby Bristol Motor Speedway, Bill Elliott was also in attendance at “The Gap” wheeling his dirt Late Model around the high banks. “Awesome Bill” failed to advance into the 60-lap feature after getting collected in a first-lap, multi-car crash in a last chance consolation race. However, that was not the only crash he was a part of!   

 

While the Outlaws event at Volunteer was without a doubt the biggest show ever, the appearance of Elliott racing on dirt made news worldwide thanks to the Jayski.com Web site and its millions of viewers. With the WoO race story and results and racing action photos on the main page of the Volunteer site showing the crash and Elliott’s No. 9 Dodge Intrepid, those who visited the Jayski site saw the following.  

Elliott Dirt Tracking: Bill Elliott raced on dirt Saturday night at Volunteer Speedway in Bulls Gap, TN. He qualified 33rd-fastest, but failed to qualify for the evening's feature race after crashing during his heat. A pic and more news on the race at (3-29-2004)    That’s all it took! Once that was posted on Jayski, it didn’t take long before the Volunteer site was shut down due to the huge numbers who clicked on the Volunteer link.

“It’s really something else, our Web site getting shut down,” said track public relations director Robert Walden. “Once I finished typing the race story and results and posting several photos on the site around 6 a.m. on Sunday, I never dreamed our site would get overwhelmed with the tremendous amount of traffic we received. And it’s still shut down! There are a couple photos which show Bill Elliott. One while the wreck was happening, and one with him standing by his crashed car assessing the damage. I usually look on Jayski.com daily to check out the latest racing news myself, and with all the NASCAR-type fans the site attracts, I’m sure when they saw where Elliott raced on dirt with the World of Outlaws they wanted to see photos.   

“ZFx Inc. in Kingsport is our site host, and the way I understand it is our Volunteer site was getting 1,000 hits per second. It was set up to be able to handle at least 100,000 people on the site at one time, and once it reached more than that it shut down. Who would’ve ever thought a dirt track’s Web site would get those kind of numbers? They (ZFx) said they’d never seen anything like it, and basically there’s nothing that can be done about it. Hopefully we’ll get our site back up sometime today.” With  the WoO show and the Duayne Hommel Benefit race officially in the books as the most successful weekend in the history of Volunteer Speedway, fans are already talking about the next appearance by the Outlaws at the track in August. 

“Oh yeah, everyone we talked with at the track told us they can’t  wait until our August mid-week WoO events,” said track general manager Doug Gillenwater. “Looking at the packed grandstand, infield pit and backside pit and tier-parking this past Saturday night was unreal. We had a tremendous crowd. Even though it might have been a tight squeeze (standing room only) getting everyone in, we managed to somehow accommodate all who walked up to the ticket booth wanting in. We were parking cars down in the grass fields behind our entrance sign at the road and in other locations on track property where we’d never had to before.” 

For more information contact Volunteer Speedway at (423) 235-5020, or at once the site gets back up.

          

 

 

 

 

 

           

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE- - THANK YOU
FROM:  BOB MILLER


COMDIAL TELEPHONE COMMUNICATIONS DIRT SOUTHEAST SERIES POINTS & EARNINGS AFTER 2 EVENTS

SATURDAY, March 27  Hagerstown winner Gary Tomkins
SUNDAY, March 28  Big Diamond winner Frank Cozze

1    Frank Cozze        142    $2,800    
2    Jimmy Horton        142    $1,500    
3    Tim Fuller        140    $4,155    
4    Danny Johnson        120    $1,300    
5    Billy Pauch        105    $1,400    
6    Jeff Strunk

7   Kyle Strickler    Gary Tomkins        100    $6,000    
8    Brett Hearn        90    $2,500    
9    Doug Hoffman        87    $460    
10    Mike Iles        86    $600    
11    Doug Manmiller        85    $1,100    
12    Billy Decker        85    $2,000    
13    Kenny Brightbill        81    $450    
14    Jerry Higbie        80    $1,700    
15    Jimmy Chester        78    $350    
16    Chad Brachmann (R)        76    $1,400    
17    Matt Sheppard            75    $800    
18    Keith Hoffman        72    $450    
19    Pat Ward        72    $1,200    
20    Donnie Radd        70    $225    
21    Steve Poirier        68    $1,000    
22    Jeff Strunk        65    $335    
23    Craig VonDohren        62    $325    
24    A.J. Romano        62    $600    
25    Scott VanGouder        60    $160    
26    Vic Coffey        60    $500    
27    Kerry Kratz        58    $200    
28    Alan Johnson        58    $400    
29    Paul Kline        56    $190    
30    Chuck Bower        56    $350    
31    Ricky Elliott        54    $325    
32    Richie Pratt Jr.        53    $150    
33    Jeff Ebersole        52    $170    
34    Bobby Varin        50    $300    
35    MeMe DeSantis        48    $160    
36    Bucky Kell        48    $300    
37    Butch Tittle        45    $0    
38    Kevin Hartnett        44    $155    
39    Kevin Bolland        44    $300    
40    Bob McCreadie        43    $300    
41    Dan Vauder        42    $150    
42    Rick Laubach        40    $150    
43    Jeff Strunk        40    $300    
44    Andy Bachetti        40    $300    
45    Kenny Tremont        40    $300    
46    Dale Planck        40    $300    
47    Steve Paine        40    $300    
48    Duane Howard        40    $300    
49    Jimmy Reppert        20    $0    
50    Billy Pauch Jr.        20    $0    
51    Ray Swinehart        20    $0    
52    Sam Wescott Jr.        20    $0    
53    Shawn Reimert        20    $0    
54    Kyle Weiss        10    $0    
55    Tom Umbenhauer        10    $0    
56    Mike Nicholas        10    $0    
57    Bobby Trapper        10    $0    
58    Joe Dekoposki        10    $0    
59    Fran Pursell        10    $0    
60    Tom Pompei        10    $0    
61    Ryan Beltz        10    $0    
62    Shawn Fitzpatrick        10    $0    
63    Tim Fitzpatrick        10    $0    
64    Bobby Gunther Walls        10    $0    
65    Zack Aubertin        10    $0    
66    Ron Cartwright Jr.        10    $0    
67    Colin Jackson        10    $0    
68    G.R. Smith        10    $0    
69    Justin Haers        10    $0    
70    Scott Boudinot        10    $0    
71    Don Hallowell        10    $0    
72    Jeff Heotzler        10    $0    
73    Jack Johnson        10    $0    
74    Ryan Watt        10    $0    
75    Brian Kessley        10    $0    
76    John Lazore        10    $0    
77    Ryan Phelps        10    $0    
78    Del Rougeux        10    $0    
79    Ray Bliss Jr.        10    $0    
80    Jeff Brownell Jr.        10    $0    
81    Jamie Mills        10    $0    
82    Mike Perrotte        10    $0    
83    Scott Flammer        10    $0    
84    Ron Smoker        10    $0    
85    Gary Gallerie Jr.        10    $0    
86    Brian Swartzlander        10    $0    
87    Tom Sears Jr.        10    $0    
88    Ryan Bartlett        10    $0    
89    Kevin Hirthler        10    $0    
90    Deron Rust        10    $0    
91    Tim Millman        10    $0    

NEXT DIRT SE Series Event:  Sunday, May 2nd Grandview Speedway  6 PM
40 Laps  $4,000 To Win!                              Single Division Show