ACCORD SPEEDWAY NEWS

Accord, NY- Danny Creeden Charges To Third Win In Exciting Accord Speedway Modified Headliner
By: Steve Pados, Accord Speedway Media

On a hot, muggy summer evening with thunderstorms hitting all around the local area, the Accord Speedway somehow remained unscathed and reeled off an outstanding racing card for another solid crowd on hand that witnessed the excellent seven division racing card. The loyal Accord racing fans were offered the opportunity to go trackside and meet and greet with the talented driving roster of the speedway on camera and autograph night presented by United Pump and Tank located in Wallkill, New York.(www.unitedpumpandtank.com). Speedway Promoters Gary and Donna Palmer had the speedway grounds in its usual pristine condition and the outstanding track work prep of Gary Palmer presented the drivers with another fabulous racing surface that had the drivers in all divisions talking about it all night long through the interview sessions. ASI Trophies, who make up all of the great plaques for victory lane, presented the Checkered Flag Bonus. Even with the 45 minute delay for the Camera and Autograph session, the racing was completed before 11 PM.

The final outcome of the great evening of racing action found the "DC Express" Danny Creeden make a late charge to claim his third win of the season at Accord Speedway in the United Pump and Tank Modifieds. Chris Stevens raced to his first ever career win at Accord in the Healey Brothers Group Sportsman headliner. Jason Feinberg was spot on in recording his third win of the season in the Ruge's Performance Center Rookie Sportsman finale. "The Intimidator" Ray Tarantino shook off his recent back luck and scored his second win of the season in the Arkel Motors Pure Stock feature run. Samantha Muller made it seven wins for the season in the Want AD Digest All Star Slingshot feature. "The Hurricane" Hunter Lapp brought an end to John Kendall's four win streak by adding his sixth win of the season as he continues to shine at the speedway in a breakout year for the young speedster in the WRWD Radio Junior Slingshot feature. "The Layton Laser" Brody Adamsky enjoyed a great evening with a solid performance as he captured his fourth win in 2016 in the Ruge's GM Parts Center NEWS Sprint Car main event.

"The KF Flyer" Kenny Ferrier hammered down at the start of the United Pump and Tank Modified main event and led the first lap before yielding to Chad Loilodice who stayed out front through lap five. Ferrier took the lead back on lap six by outhustling his adversaries and took command of the point. Danny Creeden remained focused on those in front of him and one by one slipped past them and was riding in the runner-up slot. A restart late in the event allowed Creeden a shot at Ferrier and he made the most of it as he slipped past him with two laps to go. Creeden raced away to victory for his third win of the season. Ferrier had an outstanding run for for runner-up honors and "Iron" Mike Ricci nailed down third place. Brad Rothaupt and Scott Ferrier completed the top five. Jesse Marks headed up the second five with Ed Dachenhausen, Danny Tyler, Joe Judge And Richie Eurich completing the top ten.

The Ruge's GM Performance Rookie Sportsman headliner found Jason Feinberg climbing to the top of the race track as he secured the lead coming out of the second turn on lap one that one move was all he needed as he raced away to a convincing win for his third victory of the season. Matt Shultz put in a great run for runner-up honors with Chris Van Duser, Ryan McCartney, Kevin Stevens, John Dewitt and Jim Kraus following.

The Healey Brother's Group Sportsman feature event found Phil Goetchius grabbing the early lead. Goetchius had himself a fast hot rod and opened up a big advantage early on in the event. Chris Stevens and eight time winner Jimmy Wells had their own battle royal going and kept inching closer to Goetchius as the laps clicked off. The three drivers were racing together at the five to go sign and Stevens quickly moved to the inside of Goetchius as they hit turn one and Stevens became the new leader out of turn two. Wels also slipped past Goetchius and set sail for Stevens but it would be Chris Stevens securing his first ever win at the speedway. Wells was the runner-up for the second week in a row while Goetchius was third in a great effort, Nick Plumstead was fourth and Brandon McGill completed the top five. Collin DuBois, Corey Cormier, Kevin Ward, Ralph Ronk and Leo Fotopolous completed the top ten.

The Ruge's GM Parts Center NEWS Sprint feature had Brody Adamsky hustling to the point at the start of the event and he withstood a stiff challenge from "Little" Richard Smith and Larry Ricci late in the event to record his fourth win of the season at Accord. Smith, Ricci, Heidi Hedin and Jesse James Bartleson completed the top five.

Hunter Lapp continued on his merry way in the WRWD Radio Junior Slingshot main event as he led all of the way to nail down his sixth victory of the season. Jake Mason, John Kendall, Michael Corbin, Jaden Sleight and Ashton Dewitt completed the field in the event

The Want AD Digest All Star Slingshot feature found a pair of hot shots duking it out throughout the run but it would be Samantha Muller recording her seventh win of the season in a close win over Marty Kelly.

The Arkel Motors Pure Stock feature found Ray Tarantino jumping out front at the start of the event and it was just what he needed for the second half of the racing as he led all laps in securing his second win of the season at Accord. leading the first laps as he fought off a hard charge by Steve Williams. Livy Johnson was spot on for a solid second place finish just nipping Bob Sleight who was third. Newcomer Shawn Williams was fourth and James Goetchius completed the top five. Jimmy Sykes headed up the second five with Tom Hausman, newcomer Jim Smith, Dan Knoth and Mike DuBois Jr completing the top ten.

GEMSTONES:

Promoter Gary Palmer had a great race track for the drivers as all four speed channels were utilized throughout the course of the evening.

Steve Lowitt and his United Pump and Tank group were the headline sponsor for the evening and enjoyed their time with the trackside presentations during camera and autograph night.

Heat races were run off quickly and Sportsman heat wins went to Collin DuBois, Phil Goetchius and Nick Plumstead. Matt Shultz was victorious in the Rookie Sportsman qualifier. Modified heats were claimed by Ken Ferrier and Danny Creeden. Travis Brockner and Ray Tarantino claimed wins in the Pure Stock division heats. The All Star Slingshot heat was captured by Marty Kelly and the Junior Slingshot heat was claimed by Jake Mason. Brody Adamsky captured the Sprint car heat.

New cars and drivers added to the luster of the evening as the Sportsman ranks saw the addition of Cody Clark, Scott Demorest and Aaron Weaver. A new Pure Stock driver was Shawn Williams who raced to a nice finish in opening outing. Modified driver Richard Smith is becoming accustomed to the new Sprint Car Division and raced to a strong finish in his second appearance in the Sprints.

"Jumpin" John McGill filled in for the vacationing Tim Adams with the victory
lane interviews and Marty Kelly lent his hand by calling some action from the booth. Special thanks to both men for their help.

The camera and autograph session went off without a hitch as the grandstands emptied out for the fans to have a chat or get an autograph from their favorite driver or drivers. Announcer Steve Pados interviewed as many drivers as time was allotted and made sure each division was covered.

Please make note a new starting time will greet the fans next week as racing will begin one half hour later than normal.

RESULTS:

United Pump & Tank Modifieds: Danny Creeden, Ken Ferrier, Mike Ricci, Brad Rothaupt, Scott Ferrier, Jesse Marks, Ed Dachenhausen, Danny Tyler, Joe Judge, Richie Eurich, Corey Lowitt, Chad Loilodice, Brett Graham, Mark Pullen, Anthony Perrego, Lenny Helmich

Healey Brothers Group Sportsman: Chris Stevens, Jimmy Wells, Phil Goetchius, Nick Plumstead, Brandon McGill, Corey Cormier, Kevin Ward, Ralph Ronk, Leo Fotopolous, Mike DuBois, Connor Otten, Dana Carey, Cody Clark, Aaron Weaver, Vinnie Gress

Ruge's Performance Center NEWS Sprint Cars: Brody Adamsky, Richard Smith, Larry Ricci, Heidi Hedin, Jesse James Bartleson

Arkel Motors Pure Stocks: Ray Tarantino, Livy Johnson, Bob Sleight, Shawn Williams, James Goetchius, Jimmy Sykes, Tom Hausman, Jim Smith, Dan Knoth, Mike DuBois Jr, Steve Williams, Harry Bachman, Chris Kanuk, Tim Southard, Travis Brockner (DQ), Curt Ayers (DQ)

Ruges Parts Center Rookie Crate Sportsman: Jason Feinberg, Matt Shultz, Chris Van Duser, Ryan McCartney, Kevin Stevens, John Dewitt, Jim Kraus

Want AD Digest All Star Slingshots: Samantha Muller, Marty Kelly

WRWD Radio Junior Slingshots: Hunter Lapp, Jake Mason, John Kendall, Michael Corbin, Jaden Sleight, Ashton Dewitt

Racing is on tap every Friday night at Accord Speedway from April through September. PLEASE Make note of a new starting time beginning with next week's show. Pit Gates open at 5:00; Spectator Gates open at 5:30; Hot Laps are at 7:00 and the racing begins at 7:30 PM. Admission for Adults $14.00; Seniors (65+) $12.00; Children $3.00 (11+ under) Indoor Seating $20.00; Family four pack special: 2 Adults + 2 Children and $20.00 in Accord Bucks for $44.00 (a savings of $10.00) Special event shows do have an increase in admission.

Next week, Friday, August 5th will be Kingston Nissan Night at the speedway with all divisions ready to do battle on the fast quarter mile clay cushioned oval.

August 12th is the date for the Joe Giachinta Memorial race for the Sportsman division.

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.
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