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HOWARD, SHUEY AND HOUSWORTH WIN NASCAR FEATURES AT GRANDVIEW SPEEDWAY
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NEWS FROM NASCAR SANCTIONED GRANDVIEW SPEEDWAY, BECHTELSVILLE, PA
Track promoter: Bruce Rogers @ 610.754.7688
MEDIA CONTACT: Ernie Saxton@215.752.7797-Cell:267.934.7286
EMAIL: Esaxton144@aol.com
Race results written by Vicki Gehris with additions from Ernie Saxton
Coming events:
Sunday, April 17, 1 p.m. Outlaw Enduro Racing and Blast from the Past Vintage car racing.
Saturday, April 23, 7 p.m. NASCAR T.P. Trailers 358 Modifieds, BRC Late Models, Sportsman stock cars and Blast From the Past Vintage cars.
Saturday, April 30, 7 p.m. NASCAR T.P.Trailers 358 Modifieds, BRC Late Models and Sportsman stock cars.
Sunday, May 1, 1 p.m. Enduro racing and Blast from the Past Vintage Cars.
Note: Saturday night events start at 7:30 p.m. effective May 7th until Freedom 76 weekend.
Saturday, May 7, 7:30 p.m. T.P.Trailers NASCAR 358 Modifieds, BRC Late Models and Sportsman stock cars.
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HOWARD, SHUEY AND HOUSWORTH WIN NASCAR STOCK CAR FEATURES AT GRANDVIEW SPEEDWAY
BECHTELSVILLE, PA April 17, 2017 . . . Duane Howard lost the T.P. Trailers NASCAR 358 Modified opener feature at Grandview as he had the lapped cars as obstacles that allowed eventual winner Craig VonDohren to reel him in and pass him for the win. In the second outing Howard didn’t want another one to slip by him. He was glad lapped traffic, “obeyed the move over flag, even though he had to work through them in the closing stages.” He could run the Petruska-owned Atlas Paving No. 66 on the top or bottom as the crew, “worked hard this week to provide him with a top notch car.” Howard showed his appreciation when he won the 35-lap Modified feature to claim $3,500 plus in his 69th career win by a comfortable margin over runner-up Mike Gular in the event broadcast by RCN-TV.
Brian Shuey, a three-time Late Model point champion stepped away from racing for several years, but he always had the desire to return if the right opportunity came along. Scott Lee, a former driver himself, contacted the Shoemakersville resident and they decided to team up for the 2016 season.
The opener didn’t farewell for them, but the next attempt was a success as Shuey returned to the winner’s circle for the first time since August 2010 by leading from start to finish holding off Wayne Pfeil’s constant challenges in the 20-lap BRC NASCAR Late Model feature.
Jim Housworth became a fixture at the track three years ago behind the wheel of the Ryan McNichol Sportsman No. 72. He said, “He knew the first one is always the hardest, but he didn’t think it would be this long.” He didn’t have an easy time capturing the victory in the 25-lap Sportsman feature since Brett Gilmore was on his bumper practically the entire race leaving Housworth know he was there.
All three feature winners received additional monetary awards from T.P. Trailers, Limerick ‑ $250, for the Modified and $100 for both the Late Model and Sportsman winners plus the Dan’s Deli ½-way hoagie award.
NASCAR stock car racing action returns to Grandview Speedway on Saturday, April 23rd at 7 p.m. with the T.P.Trailers 358 Modifieds, BRC Late Models and Sportsman all seeing action. An added attraction will be the Blast from the Past Vintage Cars seeing action. Gates open at 5 p.m. Adult admission is $15 with youngsters under 12 being admitted free.
At the initial start of the Modified feature Kenny Gilmore was the early race leader.
The yellow flew on lap two when Rick Laubach hit the third turn wall with heavy impact, but escaped injury despite a heavily damaged race car. The restart was void when Ryan Watt spun with VonDohren, Steve Swinehart and Kyle Borror also involved. Everyone continued under their own power. Gilmore still led the restart with heavy pressure from John Willman.
Willman became the new leader on the fourth circuit with Gilmore, Tim Buckwalter, Brett Kressley and Mike Kellner in tow.
A few cars back Howard was making his run to the front from 14th on the outside lane and by the tenth lap he was challenging Buckwalter for second.
Willman held on to first until the 15th lap when Howard dove underneath him out of two and into the top spot.
With Howard now in control the battle for the remaining spots developed between Willman, Gular and Jeff Strunk.
Positions were constantly changing behind Howard with Gular, Strunk, Willman and Buckwalter the top five with 23 laps in the books and everyone working slower traffic.
Before the checkered unfurled Kellner spun in the second turn erasing Howard’s deficit giving everyone a last opportunity on the single file restart.
Howard kept the Billy The Kid powered mount ahead and went on to score his first win of the season and 69th career win. Trailing were Gular, Strunk, Buckwalter and VonDohren, who came on strong the final lap. Rounding out the top ten were Doug Manmiller, Willman, Kressley, Gilmore and Jared Umbenhauer.
Heats were won by Manmiller, Watt and Umbenhauer. Danny Erb won the consi.
Before the first lap could be completed in the Late Model feature a third and fourth turn tangle brought out the yellow. The next try caused the red to be thrown after defending point champion Chuck Schutz was bounced off the backstretch wall, spun into traffic and was hit hard by Lou Egrie Jr. and Cory Merkel. All drivers escaped injury with Schutz’s car receiving the brunt of the damage and Egrie Jr. was also through for the night. Merkel continued, but eventually dropped out.
Once action got underway polesitter Shuey, who lost power steering in the heat, took the early pace while Bryon Sipe, returning after a year hiatus; Pfeil, Egrie and Ron Kline in pursuit.
Pfeil advanced to second on the third lap, but Sipe didn’t give up easily. Pfeil next wanted to track down Shuey and take the lead away.
By the half-way marker Pfeil was reeling Shuey in as the front runner neared lap traffic.
Despite the fact that Pfeil closed the gap Shuey built up, he couldn’t muster up enough steam to get past him and Shuey went on to capture his season first win and 16th career victory. Finishing second was Pfeil followed by Kline, another driver that returned after being away from the division a few year; Sean Merkel, opening night winner and Egrie. Sixth through tenth were Sipe, Dave Ogin, Devin Frey, Bill Henning and Joe Fanelli.
Pfeil and Egrie won the heats.
Sportsman action saw Housworth pull away quickly followed by Brett Gilmore, Mike Lisowski, Ken Eckert Jr. and Dean Bachman.
The front runners came upon lap traffic by the 11th lap, but they continued to battle intensely.
As the front runners came out of turn four on the 16th lap, a lap car spun in front of them making for some tense moments. Housworth and Gilmore got past, but Lisowski wasn’t as fortunate as he got caught up in it. He could continue, but lost valuable positions since he had to go to the rear of the field. Housworth held onto the lead on the restart, but now Eckert was second.
A fourth turn spin brought out the final caution period on the 17th lap. Housworth held his ground, but now Gilmore was back in second.
Housworth never surrendered the lead in his Lombardo powered mount and went on to score a well-deserved first career victory. Following him across the line were Gilmore, Henn, Eckert Jr. and Bachman. Craig Whitmoyer, opening night winner; Joe Funk III, Kyle Lilick, Ryan Lilick and Mike Koffel completed the top ten.
The four sportsman heat winners were Brad Brightbill, Bachman, Ryan Beltz and R. Lilick. Brad Grim and Paul Houseknecht won the consies.
FEATURE RACE RESULTS
T.P. Trailers 358 Modified Feature Finish (35-Laps): 1. Duane Howard, 2. Mike Gular, 3. Jeff Strunk, 4. Tim Buckwalter, 5. Craig Von Dohren, 6. Doug Manmiller, 7. John Willman, 8. Brett Kressley, 9. Kenny Gilmore, 10. Jared Umbenhauer, 11. Meme DeSantis, 12. Kyle Weiss, 13. Chris Esposito, 14. Danny Erb, 15. Ryan Watt, 16. Brian Houseknecht, 17. Ryan Grim, 18. Don Norris Jr., 19. Kyle Borror, 20. Kory Fleming, 21. Steve Swinehart, 22. Eric Biehn, 23. Ray Swinehart, 24. Mike Kellner, 25. Ron Haring Jr. (alternate), 27. Justin Grim, 28. Rick Laubach. DNS: Tommy Scheetz III. DNQ: Ron Seltmann Jr., Chris Gambler, Bobby Gunther-Walsh, Carroll Hine III and Jeremy Banos.
BRC Late Model Feature Finish (25-Laps): 1. Brian Shuey, 2. Wayne Pfeil, 3. Ron Kline, 4. Sean Merkel, 5. Lou Egrie, 6. Bryon Sipe, 7. Dave Ogin, 8. Devin Frey, 9. Bill Henning, 10. Joe Fanelli, 11. Drew Weiser, 12. Eric Hoch, 13. Cory Merkel, 14. George Irwin, 15. Dan Green, 16. Chuck Schutz, 17. Dirk Rimrott, 18. Lou Egrie Jr., 19. Shawn Horning.
Sportsman Feature Finish (25-Laps): 1. Jim Housworth, 2. Brett Gilmore, 3. Jordan Henn, 4. Ken Eckert Jr., 5. Dean Bachman, 6. Craig Whitmoyer, 7. Joe Funk III, 8. Kyle Lilick, 9. Ryan Lilick, 10. Mike Koffel, 11. Brad Grim, 12. Brad Brightbill, 13. Chris Jenkins, 14. Mike Lisowski, 15. Brian Hirthler, 16. Jack Butler, 17. Ryan Shupp, 18. Brad Arnold, 19. Lex Shive, 20. Paul Houseknecht, 21. Mike Stringer, 22. Curt Betler, 23. Nathan Mohr, 24. Ryan Higgs, 25. Mark Kemmerer, 26. Ryan Beltz. DNQ: John McGovern, Andrew Kries, Kenny Bock, Dylan Swinehart, Brandon Whitmoyer, Pat Conrad, Jesse Landis, Josh Adams, Derrick Smith, Rich Jones, Gary Grim, B.J. Joly,
Grandview Speedway, a one-third-mile, banked clay track, is located on Passmore Road just off Route 100 in Bechtelsville, PA, 10 miles north of Pottstown. A full assortment of great concessions and novelty items are available. Free parking on the grounds. Fans are invited to the competition area after the events are completed to meet the racers. For information telephone 610.754.7688 or check in at www.grandviewspeedway.com, Twitter@GrandviewSpeedway and www.facebook.com/grandviewspeedway along with Rainedout.com(for rainout information).
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VONDOHREN, SEAN MERKEL, WHITMOYER WINNERS AT GRANDVIEW SATURDAY NIGHT
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NEWS FROM NASCAR SANCTIONED GRANDVIEW SPEEDWAY
Track promoter, Bruce Rogers – 610-754.688
Media Contact: Ernie Saxton – 267.934.7286 or Esaxton144@aol.com
Race results by Randy Kane
Coming events:
Saturday, April 9, 7 p.m. NASCAR T.P. Trailers 358 Modifieds (35 lap feature paying in excess of $3500 to win), BRC Late Models and Sportsman stock cars.
Saturday, April 16, 7 p.m. NASCAR T.P. Trailers 358 Modifieds, BRC Late Models and Sportsman stock cars
Sunday, April 17, 1 p.m. Outlaw Enduro Racing and Blast From the Past Vintage car racing.
Saturday, April 23, 7 p.m. NASCAR T.P. Trailers 358 Modifieds, BRC Late Models, Sportsman stock cars and Blast From the Past Vintage cars.
Saturday, April 30, 7 p.m. NASCAR T.P.Trailers 358 Modifieds, BRC Late Models and Sportsman stock cars.
VONDOHREN, SEAN MERKEL AND CRAIG WHITMOYER WIN OPENING NIGHT NASCAR STOCK CAR FEATURES AT GRANDVIEW SPEEDWAY
BECHTELSVILLE, PA April 3, 2016 . . . Eight time NASCAR T.P.Trailers 358 Modified champion Craig VonDohren, 52, of Oley, PA ducked underneath Duane Howard, 51, of Oley, PA, who was the 358 Modified race leader from the drop of the green, racing through Turn 4 with the white flag waving to steal the top spot and grab the win Saturday night at Grandview Speedway in the 30-lap 358 Modified main event. The down-to-the-wire thriller was a non-stop crowd-pleasing feature event completed in just over eight minutes, as the defending track champion claimed career win number 96 at the Bechtelsville, PA track.
Craig Whitmoyer, 39, of Hamburg, PA knifed his way under the top two running cars, who were battling each other for the top spot while caught up in heavy lapped traffic, racing through Turn 2 on Lap 18 and went on to earn his sixth career Sportsman victory at the Grandview oval. The non-stop 25-lap main event took just over seven minutes to complete.
Sean Merkel, 30, of Boyertown, PA started from the pole in the 25-lap Late Model feature go, immediately grabbed the number one position with the green and remained out in front from green to checkers to earn his eleventh career win by a comfortable margin. The victory for Merkel had the veteran racer out in front by a full straight-away most of the distance.
The entire three division season opening program was completed in just over three hours on a very chilly and somewhat blustery night at the high-banked third-mile clay oval in Berks County.
The Modified racers used the Saturday night event as a tune-up for this coming Saturday when the T.P.Trailers 358 Modifieds will race in their first special of the season, a 35-lapper paying at least $3500 to win. The 7 p.m. tripleheader will also feature the Sportsman and BRC Late Models.
With each feature going off with a heads-up start, Merkel took the lead immediately in the Late Model main event followed by Cory Merkel and Bill Henning. Cautions on Lap 6 and Lap 7 tightened things up. The new green showed Sean Merkel out in front ahead of Cory Merkel, his younger brother. On Lap 8 Lou Egrie advanced up to third and two tours later Dave Ogin took fourth.
Merkel remained out in front, winning by a comfortable distance over Cory Merkel, Dave Ogin, Lou Egrie Jr. and Lou Egrie to round out a strong-running top five.
“This year we just wanted to get off to a better start,” explained Merkel, known at the speedway as “Big Sexy.” “With the win we can say we started off better already. I got a little worried, though, running through the lapped traffic, but that’s racing. It is what it is, I guess?”
Merkel was awarded a $100 bonus from T.P. Trailers of Limerick, PA and also received the halfway leaders hoagie from Dan’s Deli in nearby Boyertown, PA.
In the 30-lap NASCAR 358 Modified main event, five-time track champion Duane Howard started from the pole wheeling the No. 66 Atlas Paving Mike Petruska owned ride and quickly found the horsepower he needed to pull away to a comfortable advantage. Danny Erb was second on Lap 1, with Ryan Grim moving into second for Lap 2. VonDohren climbed to third on Lap 10 and Howard held a full straight-away lead after 12 circuits were put in the record books.
By Lap 17, the eight-time track champion, VonDohren claimed second. The next 6-laps or so Howard was tied up in the heavy lapped traffic as VonDohren closed the gap. On Lap 27 VonDohren was on Howard’s rear bumper and a circuit later VonDohren was racing wheel-to-wheel through the lapped traffic with Howard. Racing through Turn 4 on Lap 29 VonDohren ducked low, underneath Howard and became the new leader exiting the corner with the white flag waving.
VonDohren crossed the line first with Howard in close pursuit, finishing as the runner-up. Grim held on for third-place, with 10-time speedway champion Jeff Strunk bringing it home in fourth. Mike Gular rounded out the top five finishers.
Howard was given the halfway leaders hoagie award from Dan’s Deli, while VonDohren was awarded $250 for winning by T.P. Trailers. VonDohren wound up walking away with $2,750 for his triumph.
Brad Arnold started the 25-lap Sportsman feature from the pole and quickly jumped out in front of Brian Hirthler and second-generation driver Brad Grim. Joe Funk was fourth after the first tour. On Lap 2 Funk was third and by Lap 3 he was up to second-place, followed by Hirthler and Grim. Laps 5, 6 and 7 Funk started to apply heavy pressure, chasing the race leader, Arnold.
Whitmoyer raced into fourth-place at the halfway point, as the top three were fighting it out in heavy lapped traffic. In Turn 2 on Lap 18 Funk and Arnold slipped up high, as Whitmoyer used the bottom to slip past the leaders and move out in front down the back chute. With two to go Funk ducked under Hirthler in Turn 2 to move into second. Never seriously challenged, Whitmoyer easily scored the triumph over Funk, who simply ran out of laps and couldn’t get close. Third was Brad Brightbill, who closed in on the leaders late, followed by Hirthler and Arnold to round out the top five finishers in that order.
“My car just came to me, there, at the end,” Whitmoyer commented. “I could see the top two were having trouble with the lapped traffic. I just felt I could get it in there, underneath, racing through the turn. We were all fast running down the straight-aways, but I was confident I could get under them through the corners. Tonight the track surfaced slicked off and made it real racy. It’s better racing that way. We’ve got a real good, fast field of cars this season and everyone raced me clean. We stepped our program up a little this year and it paid off tonight in a big way.”
Arnold was awarded the Dan’s Deli halfway hoagie, with an additional $100 handed to Whitmoyer courtesy of T.P. Trailers.
Heat races for 16 Late Models were won by Sean and Cory Merkel.
With 38 Sportsman cars in the crowded pit area, Arnold, Jim Housworth, Hirthler and Brad Grim were the heat victors.
In the 358 Modifieds, Howard, Erb and VonDohren were heat race winners , with 34 358 Modified cars signed in.
Ryan Watt won the 358 Modified consolation, with Josh Adams and John McGovern claiming the Sportsman consolation races.
BRC Late Models (25-laps) – 1) Sean Merkel 2) Cory Merkel 3) Dave Ogin 4) Lou Egrie Jr. 5) Lou Egrie 6) Ron Kline 7)Chuck Schutz 8) Wayne Pfeil 9) Dan Green 10) Bill Henning 11) Drew Weiser 12) Joe Fanelli 13) Bryan Sipe 14) Shawn Horning
NASCAR T.P.Trailers 358 Modifieds (30-laps) – 1) Craig VonDohren 2) Duane Howard 3) Ryan Grim 4) Jeff Strunk 5) Mike Gular 6) Danny Erb 7) Kyle Weiss 8) Eric Biehn 9) Meme DeSantis 10) Kevin Hirthler 11) Jared Umbenhauer 12) Kyle Borror 13) Doug Manmiller 14) Rick Laubach 15) Ryan Watt 16) Ray Swinehart 17) Brett Kressley 18) Mike Kellner 19) Mike Butler 20) Don Norris Jr. 21) Brian Houseknect 22) Chris Esposito 23) Tim Buckwalter 24) Ron Haring Jr. 25) John Willman 26) Justin Grim 27) Kory Fleming 28) Frank Cozze
Sportsman (25-laps) - 1) Craig Whitmoyer 2) Joe Funk 3) Brad Brightbill 4) Brian Hirthler 5) Brad Arnold 6) Brad Grim 7) Jordan Henn 8) Ryan Higgs 9) Ryan Beltz 10) Ryan Schupp 11. Mark Kemmerer 12) Ryan Lilick 13) Mike Lisowski 14) Ken Eckert Jr. 15) Mike Stringer 16) Kyle Lilick 17) Brett Gilmore 18) Dean Bachman 19) Josh Adams 20) Jim Housworth 21) Lex Shive 22) John McGovern 23) Chris Jenkins 24) Paul Houseknecht 25) Chad Kohler 26) Jesse Landis 27) Rich Jones
UNOFFICIAL POINT STANDINGS FOR NASCAR
MODIFIEDS AS OF APRIL 2, 2016
1. Craig VonDohren, Oley, PA #1C 310*
2. Duane Howard, Oley, PA #66 300
3. Ryan Grim, Laury’s Station, PA #17 289
4. Jeff Strunk, Pottstown, PA #126 279
5. Mike Gular, Green Lane, PA #2 269
6. Danny Erb, Boyertown, PA #44 260
7. Kyle Weiss, Hamburg, PA #21K 247
8. Eric Biehn, Bechtelsville, PA #87 238
9. Meme DeSantis, Temple, PA #357 228
10. Kevin Hirthler, #117 216
11. Jared Umbenhauer, Richland, PA #19 208
12. Kyle Borror, Peach Bottom, PA #B4 197
13. Doug Manmiller, Shoemakersville, PA #00 185
14. Rick Laubach, #1K 175
15. Ryan Wyatt, Boyertown, PA #14W 163
16. Ray Swinehart, Perkiomenville, PA #33 156
17. Brett Kressley, Orefield, PA #357 147
18. Mike Kellner, Lansdale, PA #57 134
19. Mike Butler, #04 124
20. Don Norris, Douglassville, PA #976 114
21. Brian Houseknecht, Bechtelsville, PA #323 106
22. Chris Esposito, #31 92
23. Tim Buckwalter, Royersford, PA #22 82
24. Ron Haring Jr. Alburtis, PA #85 72
25. John Willman, Birdsboro, PA #74W 62
26. Justin Grimm, #61 55
27. Kory Fleming, Milford, NJ #704 42
28. Frank Cozze, Wind Gap, PA #357 32
29. Chris Gambler, Whitehall, PA #77 10
30. Ron Seltman, Lower Pottsgrove, PA #R19 10
LATE MODELS AS OF APRIL 2, 2016
1. Sean Merkel, Gilbertsville, PA #118 260*
2. Cory Merkel, Gilbertsville, PA #16 250
3. Dave Ogin, Bechtelsville, PA #31 238
4. Lou Egrie Jr., Willow Grove, PA #4E 227
5. Lou Egrie Sr., Willow Grove, PA #X4 219
6. Ron Kline, #3 206
7. Chuck Schutz, Pottstown, PA #00 195
8. Wayne Pfeil, Mohnton, PA #72 186
9. Dan Green, Coatesville, PA #46 177
10. Bill Henning, Lansdale, PA #80 169
11. Drew Weiser, #19 154
12. Joe Fanelli, Exton, PA #22 145
13. Bryan Sipe, #33S 138
14. Shawn Horning #8M 124
15. Eric Hock, #1 10
16. Brian Shuey, #177 10
* denotes feature win (Feature wins listed are only those that are
NASCAR point events.)
SPORTSMAN AS OF APRIL 2, 2016
1. Craig Whitmoyer, Hamburg, PA #99 259*
2. Joe Funk, Coopersburg, PA #14 249
3. Brad Brightbill, #29G 238
4. Brian Hirthler, Green Lane, PA #4* 230
5. Brad Arnold, Reading, PA #830 220
6. Brad Grim, #26 210
7. Jordan Henn, Kutztown, PA #77H 197
8. Ryan Higgs, #16 188
9. Ryan Beltz, #221 177
10. Ryan Shupp, #15R 168
11. Mark Kemmerer #F10 157
12. Ryan Lilick, Collegeville, PA #142 146
13. Mike Lisowski, Minersville, PA #15 134
14. Ken Eckert, Orwigsburg, PA #29 126
15. Mike Stringer, #23 118
16. Kyle Lilick, Collegeville, PA #104 106
17. Brett Gilmore, Fleetwood, PA #7 99
18. Dean Bachman, #65 87
19. Josh Adams, #44A 75
20. Jim Housworth, Reigelsville, PA #54 63
21. Lex Shive, #5K 54
22. John McGovern #327 45
23. Chris Jenkins, #27J 30
24. Paul Houseknecht #25 29
25. Chad Kohler, #26 26
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THUNDER ON THE HILL RACING SERIES RESULTS
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THUNDER ON THE HILL RACING SERIES
DUANE HOWARD WINS “MODS AT THE MADHOUSE” THRILLER, BRIGHTBILL & HAGGENBOTTOM SHARE THUNDER WINS AT GRANDVIEW
The fifteen year tradition of the NAPA Auto Parts Thunder on the Hill Racing Series Halloween Party returned to the Grandview Speedway with the MODS at the MADHOUSE triple header on Saturday night. When the Halloween treats were finally collected, it was Oley, PA driver Duane Howard who won the 40 lap $5,000 to win Modified feature as Brad Brightbill won the sportsman feature with Mike Haggenbottom winning the TSRS Sprint car feature event. Ninety-two cars took part in the action as a strong crowd turned out on cold and windy night.
Modified heat race events were won by Billy Pauch Jr, Duane Howard and Doug Manmiller as Craig VonDohren won the consolation.
#66 Duane Howard (WoS photo)
In the 40 lap MODS at the MADHOUSE feature event, Brett Kressley was the early race leader, taking the top spot from pole sitter Danny Creeden. Ryan Watt, Billy Pauch Jr and Kevin Hirthler followed to make-up the top five as the field crossed the line on lap five. On lap nine, the caution was displayed for Ray Swinehart. When green flag racing resumed, Ryan Watt powered into the lead followed by Kressley and Pauch. Watt remained the pace setter with Billy Pauch Jr. now in the chase and in a position to challenge for the lead.
Jeff Strunk was on the move, racing in third followed by Duane Howard and Kressley as the field passed for the halfway sign. Watt held off Pauch until lap twenty-three when Pauch made the move to take the lead. Following Pauch was Howard, Watt, Strunk and Kressley.
Howard began reeling in race leader Billy Pauch Jr. and on lap thirty, Howard was on the rear bumper of Pauch and challenging for the lead. Slower traffic was ahead of the race leaders and Pauch was lapped cars. The battle went on for the lead.
The turning point of the race took place on lap thirty-six, as Pauch and Howard were in a side-by-side run for the lead, Pauch slowed and it appeared that he broke, with his car nearly coming to a stop in turn two. The caution was displayed and shortly after, Pauch regained power. The yellow was displayed for Pauch so he was required to restart at the rear of the field.
This advanced Duane Howard to the lead followed by Ryan Watt, Jeff Strunk, Craig VonDohren (who started 19th) and Brett Kressley. At the drop of the green flag, Howard was on top with Watt trying to hunt down the leader as Jeff Strunk and Craig VonDohren were in the thick of the battle with just five laps remaining.
Howard maintained his lead to win the inaugural running the MODS at the MADHOUSE followed by Jeff Strunk, Ryan Watt, Craig VonDohren and Rick Laubach driving the Glenn Hyneman 126. Billy Pauch Jr who brought out the caution on lap thirty-six and restarted at the rear of the field, worked his way back to a solid tenth place finish. Doug Manmiller, winner of the third heat race did not start the feature due to a rule infraction with the motor. Craig VonDohren was forced to run the consolation after losing a wheel during the running of a heat trace.
Brad Brightbill (WoS photo)
A twenty-four car starting field answered the call for the twenty-five lap Sportsman feature. Joe Funk led the first lap with Brad Brightbill taking the lead on lap two. Brightbill was challenged numerous times by Jorden Henn and later Ryan Lilick was chasing the race leader. At the halfway point of the event, Brightbill remained the leader followed by Ryan Lilick, Henn, Craig Whitmoyer and Funk.
Brightbill easily handled the competition and with five laps to go, he maintained a comfortable lead. Brightbill took the win over Ryan Lilick, Craig Whitmoyer, Jorden Henn and Brett Kressley.
Mike Haggenbottom (WoS photo)
The TSRS sprint car feature was the final event of the evening and Tim Tanner was the leader at the drop of the green flag after two previous attempts to start the 25 lap feature. After the feature got started, the twenty-five lap main ran non-stop to the checker flag. Leavittown, PA driver Mike Haggenbottom caught Tanner on lap seven and one lap later, Haggenbottom was the new leader. Haggenbottom established a solid lead but deep in the pack Kevin Nagy, David Brown and Adam Carberry where heading to the front. Nagy and Brown advanced to third and fourth and began chasing down Tanner.
In the closing laps, slower cars were now playing a factor as Tanner inched closer to Haggenbottom with Nagy and Brown reeling in Tanner. Haggenbottom rallied home the winner. In victory lane, Hagenbottom was thrilled that after twenty-five years, he finally won a feature at Grandview Speedway, and he did it in convincing style. Tanner finished second followed by Kevin Nagy, Dave Brown and Adam Carberry.
MODS AT THE MADHOUSE FEATURE FINISH: Duane Howard, Jeff Strunk Ryan Watt, Craig VonDohren, Rick Laubach, Brett Kressley, Tommy Sheetz, Ryan Grim, Danny Creeden, Billy Pauch Jr., Kevin Hirthler, Chris Esposito, Mike Laise, John Willman, Kevin Beech, Brian Houseknecht, Jackie Brown Jr, Frank Cozze, Brian Hirthler, Colt Harris, Ray Swinehart, Mike Kellner, Kenny Gilmore, Ron Kline. DNQ: Tom Carberry Sr., Ron Steltman, Eric Engstrom, Jimmy Reppert, Ryan Godown, Doug Manmiller, Danny Erb, Mike Franz, Ron Haring, Jr., Mark Kratz. This event paid $5,000 to the winner, $1,000 for tenth and $500 to take the green flag.
SPORTSMAN FEATURE FINISH: Brad Brightbill, Ryan Lilick, Craig Whitmoyer, Jorden Henn, Brett Kressley, Joe Funk, Brian Hirthler, Mike Mamanna, Brett Arnold, Ryan Beltz, Jorden Cox, Dean Bachman, Brian Shupp, Brad Grim, Brett Gilmore, Pat Wall, Ken Eckert, Steve Young, Lex Shive, Tommy Tanner, Jim Houseworth, Paul Kline, John McGovern, Paul Housekencht. DNQ: Ryan Higgs, Kody Sites, Kyle Lilick, Frank Dorry Jr., Kevin Dale, Jesse Landis, Mike Koffel, Rob Reiegel, Steve Lozorak
TSRS SPRINT FEATURE FINISH: Mike Haggenbottom, Tim Tanner, Kevin Nagy, Dave Brown, Adam Carberry, Tommy Carberry, Stef Palmai, Karl Freyer, Scott Frack, Tony Smolenyak, Mike Kiser, Joe Kay, John Bennett, Samantha Leiberman, Jon Heagele, Mike Esposito, Zack Burd, David Bonner, Randy Sterling, Tim Smolenyak, Pat U’Selis, Keith Anderson, Rick Stief, Eddie Strada.
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Special thanks to the race fans, competitors and members of the press for their support of the 2016 NAPA Auto Parts Thunder on the Hill Racing Series that year. We have already begun working on our 2016 schedule of events. Thanks again for all your support.
Thunder on the Hill // Mods at the Madhouse // Modifieds + Sportsman + TSRS Sprints
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Thunder on the Hill
A frightening chill and an eerie darkness will fall across Grandview Speedway on Saturday, October 17 (Rain date: Saturday, October 24) as the NAPA Auto Parts Thunder on the Hill Racing Series presents Mods at the Madhouse, a thrilling three-division show headlined by a Small-Block/Big-Block Modified event -- including full qualifying heat races - plus action from the Sportsman and TSRS Sprint Cars. Race time is set for 6 PM.
There is no entry fee but competitors are encouraged to pre-enter by October 10th by calling 443-513-4456. Pre-entered competitors will compete for a $5,000 top prize. If the winner is not pre-entered the winner's share will be $4,000.
Race fans young and old are encouraged to dress in costume to be eligible for special Halloween treats, a tradition of this event for many, many years. The Halloween Party remains a big part of this event.
General Admission ticket pricing for Saturday, October 17 is $25 for Adults, Children 6-11 are $10 and Kids 5 & under are FREE! The pit fee is $35 and a license is not required. A rain date of Saturday night, October 24 is in place.
Advance tickets are available by calling 443-513-4456
Celebrating the 26th season of racing action, the NAPA Auto Parts Thunder on the Hill Racing Series always includes fun for the fans with activities such as: Pre-Race Pit Tours, the Inside/Out Experience - where fans can sign-up to watch hot laps from the infield, the Low Down & Dirty Radio Show pre-race Meet & Greet, JOE "THE PIZZA DUDE", giveaways, fireworks, and appearances by the Thunder Girls. Jim Gallagher and GALCO Communications always take part in offering some special fun for the race fans.
NAPA Auto Parts continues their long run with Thunder on the Hill as the Series title sponsor joined by: Quaker Steak & Lube, Window World, GALCO Business Communications & Pioneer Pole Buildings.
VONDOHREN CLAIMS FIFTH FREEDOM 76 AT GRANDVIEW GOOD FOR MORE THAN $25,000
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Bruce Rogers – Track owner – 610.754.7688
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Results story by Vicki Gehris with additions from Ernie Saxton
CRAIG VONDOHREN WINS FIFTH FREEDOM 76 MODIFIED CLASSIC, POCKETS MORE THAN $25,000 AT GRANDVIEW SPEEDWAY
BECHTELSVILLE, PA. September 20, 2015 . . . For the second time in his racing career at Grandview Speedway, Craig VonDohren scored a three-peat. In 2006 he won the Forrest Rogers Memorial, the Freedom 76 and was the track point champion. Saturday night the Oley speedster repeated the same accomplishment. The victory coming at the wheel of the Harring Transportation/Pioneer Pole Buildings #1c marked the first time since 2008 that the Oley, PA racer was able to grab the top spot in the rich classic and the win marked the 30th year since the veteran talent won his first Freedom 76 back in 1985.
The newly crowned champion earned $25,000 for the win, plus over $500 in lap money. The victory didn’t come easy as he out-dueled Billy Pauch, Duane Howard and Jeff Strunk throughout the race and finally close runner-up Billy Pauch Jr. along with dicing through heavy lapped traffic. He also received the Dan’s Deli ½-way leader hoagie award.
Through the luck of the draw, dirt track racing legend Billy Pauch started on the pole and set the pace for the 32-car lineup for two laps before Kevin Hirthler spun in the fourth turn for the caution. On the restart VonDohren, third-place starter, shot to the outside coming off the second turn to move into the lead.
It didn’t take VonDohren long to outdistance himself leaving father Pauch and son Billy Jr. jockey for second while Jimmy Horton and Danny Erb completed the top five. Ryan Watt, seventh-place starter, soon joined the thick of the battle.
John Willman stopped along the homestretch for the 19th lap caution. VonDohren continued his dominance, by but now second through fifth consisted of Pauch, Howard, who started 16th; Pauch Jr. and Watt.
Howard cleared Pauch on the 24th lap and took chase after VonDohren, already encountering lap traffic as they were racing for positions as well.
On the 35th lap Ryan Godown hit the guardrail which slowed his momentum. Pauch coming full steam made contact and the two tangled in the fourth turn. Godown, not happy with the turn of events, refired and drove into Pauch not once, but twice, to show his displeasure. This continued with neither one giving up and both were disqualified for their auctions. At the same time a mandatory fuel stop brought out the red.
The restart lined up with VonDohren, Howard, defending race winner Stewart Friesen, who worked his way up from 15th; Horton and Strunk, who started deep in the pack in 27th. Von Dohren moved the Nick Gatto powered car out quickly as he knew the others behind him had the same incentive in mind – win the race.
A three-way battle for the lead ensued by lap 50 between VonDohren, Howard and Friesen with Strunk closing quickly.
Andy Bachetti, John Willman and Ryan Grim spun in the first turn as the front runners bore down on them bringing out the 59th lap caution. VonDohren and Strunk, who moved into second on lap 58, got by, however Friesen wasn’t as fortunate and he made contact with the melee. Friesen was through for the night towed back to the pits out of contention. Howard, who had fallen to fourth, pitted with a flat tire, but after a quick pit stop rejoined the race. On the restart Von Dohren maintained the lead on the high line with Strunk trying to get by on the inside.
On the 66th lap VonDohren on the outside and Strunk trying a run one groove higher yet made contact along the homestretch. VonDohren said later that he saw Strunk on the outside of him, but at the time he was committed and they made contact.
The final yellow was on the 68th lap when Horton and Doug Manmiller tangled in the second turn. Manmiller was put to the rear for the incident. Before the restart Strunk had to pit with a flat tire and was able to rejoin the race.
It was still VonDohren in front on the restart trailed by Pauch Jr., Ray Swinehart, Kenny Gilmore and Howard who was coming back to the front strong.
VonDohren kept the competition behind and pulled into the winner’s circle for his fifth win of the season followed by Pauch Jr., Swinehart, Howard and Gilmore. Rounding out the top ten were Tommy Scheetz III, Erb, and Frank Cozze, who received the $581 Bobby Gunther-Walsh Hard Charger award in memory of Mike Bailey; Strunk and Rick Laubach.
The Don Schaeffer Racing Minuteman 20-lap event which was the last chance for five drivers to get into the 76er field was won by Frank Cozze. Tim Buckwalter was the leader for eight laps until Cozze charged past him.
Once Cozze was in front Buckwalter, Kyle Borror, Manmiller and Nate Christman diced for the remaining positions.
Cozze never surrendered first and secured a position in the running of the 45th annual Freedom 76 along with Borror, Buckwalter, Manmiller and Christman.
Tommy Scheetz III, Howard, Swinehart, Addison Meitzler, Kevin Hirthler and Meme DeSantis won the six 12-lap qualifying events. Consolation race winners were Kyle Weiss and Eric Biehn giving them an opportunity to participate in the Minuteman.
The 10-lap Pioneer Pole Buildings Cash Dash worth $1,000 went to Howard.
This was the last Saturday event at Grandview Speedway until October 17th when the Halloween Party Thunder on the Hill special is presented featuring a Modified/358 Modified event along with Sportsman and TSRS Sprints.
And on Sunday, October 18th, 12 noon, the Outlaw Enduro racers will be back in action along with the Blast from the Past Vintage racers.
Champions and outstanding performers from the 2015 season will be honored at the annual Awards Banquet set for the Gibertsville, PA Fire Co. Social Hall on Saturday, November 21.
RESULTS
Freedom 76 Feature Finish (76 Laps): 1. Craig VonDohren, 2. Billy Pauch Jr., 3. Ray Swinehart, 4. Duane Howard, 5. Kenny Gilmore, 6. Tommy Scheetz III, 7. Danny Erb, 8. Frank Cozze, 9. Jeff Strunk, 10. Rick Laubach, 11. Kevin Hirthler, 12. Ryan Grim, 13. Doug Manmiller, 14. Jared Umbenhauer, 15. Jimmy Horton, 16. Don Norris Jr., 17. Nate Christman, 18. Mike Gular, 19. John Willman, 20. Andy Bachetti, 21. Ryan Kunkle, 22. Tad Cox, 23. Tim Buckwalter, 24. Stewart Friesen, 25. Ryan Watt, 26. Meme DeSantis, 27. Danny Bouc, 28. Addison Meitzler, 29. Billy Pauch, 30. Ryan Godown, 31. Lou Cicconi, 32. Kyle Borror. DNQ: Wade Hendrickson, Kyle Weiss, Jarrad Miller, Glenn Strunk, Willie Osmun, Justin Grim, Jordan Umbenhauer, Mike Butler, Chris Gambler, Brad Brightbill, Brian Hirthler, John McClelland III, Eric Biehn, Colt Harris, Chris Esposito, Bobby Trapper Jr., Bobby Gunther-Walsh, Brian Houseknecht, Glenn Owens, Mike Kellner, Ron Seltmann Jr., Brett Gilmore, Bobby Varin, Dom Buffalino, Ryan Anderson, Craig Whitmoyer, Eric Biehn, Dale Hartz and Mark Kratz.
Schaeffer Racing Minuteman 20 Finish (20 Laps). 1. Frank Cozze, 2. Kyle Borror, 3. Tim Buckwalter, 4. Doug Manmiller, 5. Nate Christman.
Grandview Speedway, a one-third-mile, banked clay track, is located on Passmore Road just off Route 100 in Bechtelsville, PA, 10 miles north of Pottstown. A full assortment of great concessions and novelty items are available. Free parking on the grounds. Fans are invited to the competition area after the events are completed to meet the racers. For information telephone 610.754.7688 or check in at www.grandviewspeedway.com, Twitter@GrandviewSpeedway and www.facebook.com/grandviewspeedway along with Rainedout.com(for rainout information).
ERNIE SAXTON COMMUNICATIONS, INC.
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GRANDVIEW SPEEDWAY SATURDAY NIGHT NASCAR RESULTS, POINTS AND COMING EVENTS
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Results story by Vicki Gehris with additions from Ernie Saxton
HOWARD REBOUNDS FOR FOURTH WIN OF THE SEASON IN NASCAR MODIFIEDS, OGIN AND RYAN LILICK GRAB FEATURE WINS ON SUPERIOR RACING PRODUCTS NIGHT PRESENTED BY BERNHEISEL RACE CARS AT GRANDVIEW SPEEDWAY
BECHTELSVILLE, PA August 30, 2015 . . . Duane Howard had a dismal 27th place finish last Saturday night at Grandview Speedway after an accident on the 21st lap of the Modified feature caused major damage to the rear end of the Petruska team-owned No. 66 and put him out of action. The five-time point champion rebounded 26 positions this week to pull into victory lane for the fourth time this season in the T.P. Trailers NASCAR Whelen 30-lap 358 Modified feature. Kevin Hirthler, whom he battled with for several laps before he made the pass when Hirthler got hung up behind lapped traffic came home second on Superior Racing Products Night presented by Bernheisel Race Cars.
Dave Ogin, having the best season of his career, put the Taylor White and Wanda Brown owned No. 31 into the winner’s circle for his second career win in the 30-lap NASCAR BRC Late Model feature.
Ryan Lilick scored his third win by taking home the checkered in the 25-lap NASCAR Sportsman feature.
All feature winners received monetary awards from T.P. Trailers, Limerick. VP Racing Fuels had product awards for the top finishers using their product. And Superior Racing Products/Bernheisel Race Cars gave out thousands of dollars in product awards for Late Model racers that qualified.
At the onset of the Modified feature, polesitter Ron Haring Jr. set the pace for seven laps before Hirthler, seventh-place starter, took control of the reigns.
With Hirthler now in control, trying to unseat him were Mike Gular, Haring Jr., Ryan Grim and Kyle Borror.
Meme DeSantis brought out the yellow on lap 11 when he stopped along the backstretch out of competition. The restart was void after Borror hit the backstretch wall with heavy contact. He was uninjured. Haring Jr. was sent to the rear for the incident. Hirthler was still in front on the restart, but by now Mike Gular, Grim, Howard and Doug Manmiller, ninth, fifth, 14th and 13th-place starters respectively were the challengers.
Howard overtook second just as the caution flew on the 17th lap when Todd Smith stopped on the backstretch. It was still Hirthler running the high lane ahead with Howard trying to make a move on the inside.
While Hirthler and Howard diced for first, the action behind them was hot and heavy between Grim, Gular and Jeff Strunk, who came from 18th. Craig Von Dohren, who started 15th, was trying feverishly to break into the top five.
With three to go, Howard made the pass for the lead along the backstretch when Hirthler wasn’t able to get around a lapped car quick enough.
Grim, who was right in the thick of things having a solid fourth-place run at the time, was plagued with mechanical problems once again and came to a stop in turn two with two laps remaining. Howard pulled away fast since he knew Hirthler wasn’t about to give up without a fight.
Howard kept the competition at bay and chalked up career win No. 68 followed by Hirthler, a three-time feature winner this season; Gular, for his best finish; J. Strunk and Von Dohren. Sixth through tenth were Danny Erb, Nate Christman, Manmiller, Jared Umbenhauer and Frank Cozze.
Heats were won by Smith, Borror and Hirthler while Umbenhauer took the consolation race.
After two failed attempts, the Late Model feature finally got a lap in with Steve Wilson in the lead followed by Shawn Horning, Kyle Merkel, Steve Gross and Kory Fleming.
K. Merkel moved into second on the third lap and put in his bids for the lead running the high line. K. Merkel made several runs to overtake Wilson with each try uneventful.
With a few laps Wilson soon had some breathing room since K. Merkel and Ogin jockeyed for second with Ogin overtaking the spot on the 16th lap.
Now not only did Wilson have to contend with the slower moving cars, Ogin was right on his bumper with five to go.
Ogin made his move off the second turn and was able to make the pass stick for first with two laps left.
The lead never changed and Ogin went on to pick up the win. Chasing him across were Wilson, Fleming, Dan Green and K. Merkel. Chuck Schutz, Lou Egrie Jr., last week’s feature winner; Wayne Pfeil, Jason Miller and Sean Merkel completed the top ten.
Egrie Jr. and Bill Henning won the heats.
Steve Young was the early pacesetter of the Sportsman feature with Mark Kemmerer, already a feature winner; Kyle Lilick, Paul Kline and Ryan Lilick in tow.
R. Lilick was making very bold moves as the front runners approached lap traffic and at the completion of lap 10 he was the new leader.
Current point leader Brett Kressley was out of competition after he spun in the second turn bringing out the yellow and was finished for the night in 24th. R. Lilick was still ahead on the restart.
By the Dan’s Deli Halfway mark R. Lilick was pursued by Kline, Young, Jim Housworth and last week’s feature winner Brad Brightbill.
With five laps to go Brightbill overtook second and took chase after R. Lilick.
No one was able to pass R. Lilick and he was able to win his third career victory. He won his first ever feature on July 18, 2015 and has been knocking on the door every week. Brightbill hung on for second followed by Kline, Housworth and Jordan Henn. Rounding out the top ten were Brad Arnold, Kemmerer, Brett Gilmore, Mike Lisowski and Young.
Young, Kyle Lilick and Kemmerer won the heats. The consolation race went to Ryan Shupp.
The final tripleheader Saturday night show of stock car racing for the 2015 season is set for Saturday, September 5 when Marshall Home Services of Skippack Night is presented. This will be the final point events, the championships decided, for the NASCAR T.P.Trailers 358 Modifieds, BRC Late Models and Sportsman racers. Action will get the green at 7:30 p.m. Admission for adults is $15 while youngsters under the age of 12 are admitted free.
Advance tickets for the Freedom 76 are still available for $35 for adults, $10 for youngsters 6-11 and those under 6 are admitted free. There are still lap and heat sponsorships available for the September 12 Modified Classic that rewards the winner with $25,000.
RESULTS
T.P. Trailers NASCAR Modified Feature (30 Laps): 1. Duane Howard, 2. Kevin Hirthler, 3. Mike Gular, 4. Jeff Strunk, 5. Craig Von Dohren, 6. Danny Erb, 7. Nate Christman, 8. Doug Manmiller, 9. Jared Umbenhauer, 10. Frank Cozze, 11. Tim Buckwalter, 12. Don Norris Jr., 13. John Willman, 14. Brian Houseknecht, 15. Ray Swinehart, 16. Eric Biehn, 17. Dale Hartz, 18. Glenn Owens, 19. Bobby Gunther-Walsh, 20. Ryan Grim, 21 Justin Grim, 22. Ron Seltmann Jr., 23. Ron Haring Jr., 24. Todd Smith, 25. Mike Kellner, 26. Kyle Borror, 27. Meme DeSantis, 28. Chris Gambler. DNQ: Addison Meitzler, Glenn Strunk, Jarrad Miller and Paul Moyer.
BRC NASCAR Late Model Feature (30 Laps): 1. Dave Ogin, 2. Steve Wilson, 3. Kory Fleming, 4. Dan Green, 5. Kyle Merkel, 6. Chuck Schutz, 7. Lou Egrie Jr., 8. Wayne Pfeil, 9. Jason Miller, 10. Sean Merkel, 11. Shaun Miller, 12. Cory Merkel, 13. Joe Fanelli, 14. Rick Todorow, 15. Steve Gross, 16. Dirk Rimrott, 17. Bill Henning, 18. Shawn Horning, 19. Buddy Mertz.
NASCAR Sportsman Feature (25 Laps): 1. Ryan Lilick, 2. Brad Brightbill, 3 Paul Kline, 4. Jim Housworth, 5. Jordan Henn, 6. Brad Arnold, 7. Mark Kemmerer, 8. Brett Gilmore, 9. Mike Lisowski, 10. Steve Young, 11. Kyle Lilick, 12. Craig Whitmoyer, 13. Ryan Beltz, 14. Ryan Shupp, 15. Joe Funk, 16. Jason Neidlinger, 1`7. Jesse Landis, 18. Nathan Mohr, 19. Larry Hoagland, 20. Mike Koffel, 21. Brandon Whitmoyer, 22. Jimmy Landis, 23. Paul Effrig, 24. Brett Kressley. DNQ: Jeff Bubori, Brian Hirthler and Jimmy Landis.
UNOFFICIAL POINT STANDINGS FOR NASCAR
T.P. TRAILERS 358 MODIFIEDS AS OF AUGUST 29, 2015
* denotes feature win (Feature wins listed are only those that are
NASCAR point events.)
1. Craig VonDohren, Oley, PA #1C 5015****
2. Duane Howard, Oley, PA #66 4682****
3. Jeff Strunk, Pottstown, PA #88 4477**
4. Doug Manmiller, Shoemakersville, PA #00 4373
5. Danny Erb, Boyertown, PA #44 3987*
6. Mike Gular, Green Lane, PA #53/2 3703
7. Don Norris, Douglassville, PA #976 3524
8. Jared Umbenhauer, Richland, PA #5/11 3498
9. Frank Cozze, Wind Gap, PA #357/19 3492
10. Tim Buckwalter, Douglassville, PA #22 3464
11. Kevin Hirthler, Boyertown, PA #117 3289***
12. Ray Swinehart, Perkiomenville, PA #33 3275*
13. John Willman, Birdsboro, PA #74W 3210
14. Glenn Strunk, Bechtelsville, PA #41 3044
15. Nate Christman, Oley, PA #37 2806
16. Meme DeSantis, Temple, PA #357 2786
17. Kyle Borror, Peach Bottom, PA #B4 2671
18. Kyle Weiss, Hamburg, PA #21K 2620*
19. Ryan Grim, Laury’s Station, PA #17 2589*
20. Eric Biehn, Bechtelsville, PA #87 2438
21. Brian Houseknecht, Bechtelsville, PA #323 2308
22. Mike Kellner, Lansdale, PA #A1/57 2297*
23. Jarred Miller, Barto, PA #917 1953
24. Todd Smith, Hatfield, PA #39 1847
25. Mike Laise, Pottstown, PA #15 1485
26. Bobby Gunther Walsh, Allentown, PA #1 1478
27. Ron Seltmann, Lower Pottsgrove, #R19 1459*
28. Ryan Wyatt, Boyertown, PA #14W 1441
29. Mike Bailey, Kutztown, PA #81 1403
30. Ryan Kunkle, Fleetwood, PA #77K 1052
UNOFFICIAL POINT STANDINGS FOR NASCAR
BRC LATE MODELS AS OF AUGUST 29, 2015
1. Chuck Schutz, Pottstown, PA #1 4229****
2. Sean Merkel, Boyertown, PA #118 3897*
3. Wayne Pfeil, Mohnton, PA #72 3889**
4. Dave Ogin, Bechtelsville, PA #31/8M 3707**
5. Kory Fleming, Milford, NJ #704 3602**
6. Dan Green, Coatesville, PA #46 3575
7. Rick Todorow, Quakertown, PA #93 3400
8. Joe Fanelli, Exton, PA #22 3331
9. Lou Egrie Jr., Willow Grove, PA #4E 3222*
10. Cory Merkel, Gilbertsville, PA #16 2930*
11. Bill Henning, Lansdale, PA #80 2478
12. Steve Gross, West Chester, PA #62 2437
13. Randy Stoudt, Pottstown, PA #5/10 2280****
14. Steve Wilson, Green Lane, PA #15 2142
15. Kyle Merkel, Boyertown, PA #00 2139
16. John Giesler, Aston, PA #ZT1 1384
17. Shawn Horning, Blandon, PA #8M 1256
18. Devin Frey, Myerstown, PA #F62 1136
19. Dirk Rimrott, Phoenixville, PA #92 1022
20. Buddy Mertz, Boyertown, PA #00 817
UNOFFICIAL POINT STANDINGS FOR NASCAR
SPORTSMAN AS OF AUGUST 29, 2015
1. Brett Kressley, Orefield, PA #19K 3783****
2. Craig Whitmoyer, Hamburg, PA #99 3510
3. Jordan Henn, Kutztown, PA #77H 3461
4. Kenny Gilmore, Fleetwood, PA #7 3350**
5. Brett Gilmore, Fleetwood, PA #00 3287*
6. Brian Hirthler, Green Lane, PA #4* 3142
7. Ryan Lilick, Collegeville, PA #142 3121***
8. Brad Arnold, Kenhorst, PA #830 3098*
9. Mike Lisowski, Minersville, PA #15 2932**
10. Jim Housworth, Reigelsville, PA #72 2928
11. Erik Renninger, Bridgewater, NJ #51 2613
12. Ryan Beltz, Barto, PA #221 2325
13. Jason Neidlinger, Schuylkill Haven, PA #88X 2215
14. Brandon Whitmoyer, Hamburg, PA #25 1950
15. Kyle Lilick, Collegeville, PA #104 1948
16. Joe Funk, Coopersburg, PA #14J 1854
17. Ken Eckert, Orwigsburg, PA #29 1755
18. Paul Kline, Reading, PA #1 1614**
19. Dean Bachman, Emmaus, PA #65 1599
20. Ryan Shupp, #15R 1343
Also Feature Winners: Mark Kemmerer (1), Sean Weiss (1), Brad Brightbill (1), Jeff Sechrist
Grandview Speedway, a one-third-mile, banked clay track, is located on Passmore Road just off Route 100 in Bechtelsville, PA, 10 miles north of Pottstown. A full assortment of great concessions and novelty items are available. Free parking on the grounds. Fans are invited to the competition area after the events are completed to meet the racers. For information telephone 610.754.7688 or check in at www.grandviewspeedway.com, Twitter@GrandviewSpeedway and www.facebook.com/grandviewspeedway along with Rainedout.com(for rainout information).
COMING EVENTS:
Saturday, September 5, 7:30 p.m. Marshall Home Services Night, final point races, NASCAR T.P.Trailers 358 Modifieds, BRC Late Models and Sportsman.
Sunday, September 6, 1 p.m. Outlaw Enduros and Blast From the Past Vintage cars.
Friday, September 11, 7:30 p.m. Race of Champions Sportsman and 305 Sprints. Adult tickets are $12, youngsters 6-12 pay $5 and under 6 admitted FREE. There is no raindate for this event.
Saturday, September 12, 7 p.m. Annual Freedom 76 Modified Classic, $25,000 to win, plus Cash Dash. Adult tickets in advance $35.00, on race day $40. Youngsters 6-11 $10 and kids under 6 are admitted FREE. Rain date is Saturday, September 19
45TH ANNUAL FREEDOM 76 CLASSIC AT GRANDVIEW SPEEDWAY SET FOR SEPT. 12
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Ernie Saxton – Public Relations – 215.752.7797 or
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NEWS FROM GRANDVIEW SPEEDWAY –Home of the Freedom 76 Modified Classic
$25,000 WAITS FOR WINNER OF THE 45TH ANNUAL FREEDOM 76 MODIFIED STOCK CAR RACING CLASSIC AT GRANDVIEW SPEEDWAY ON SEPTEMBER 12
Friday, September 11, 305 Sprints and ROC Sportsman races added
BECHTELSVILLE, PA August 21,2015. . . The Granddaddy of dirt track Modified stock car racing classics, the Freedom 76, is set for Saturday, September 12th at Grandview Speedway. $25,000 plus other perks wait for the winner of the 45th annual classic.
Added to the weekend of racing action is a Friday, September 11th, doubleheader show featuring 305 Sprints and Race of Champions Sportsman stock cars. In addition Modified racers planning to race on Saturday will be invited to participate in practice sessions as part of the Friday night show.
Many area Modified racing standouts are expected to enter along with Grandview stars such as Craig VonDohren, Jeff Strunk, Duane Howard, Doug Manmiller, Meme DeSantis, Kevin Hirthler, Mike Gular, Tim Buckwalter, Mike Kellner and many others.
More than 70 racers were on hand to try for starting spots in the 2014 Freedom 76.
Entry forms can be found at www.grandviewspeedway.com.
The Friday night show of 305 Sprints, Sportsman stock cars and Modified practice will start at 7:30 p.m. and will have a $12 admission for adults, youngsters 6 through 11 pay $5 and under 6 are admitted free. There is no rain date for the Friday night show.
Action on Saturday will have warm-ups at about 6 p.m. with qualifying events for the Freedom 76 getting the green at 7 p.m. Also included in the night of racing will be the Schaffer Motorsports Minuteman 20, a Cash Dash featuring top performers and the Freedom 76 Classic. Adult admission is $40 while youngsters 6 thru 11 pay $10 and kids under 6 are admitted free. Advance adult tickets are available on Saturday nights for $35.
Advance tickets may also be ordered by mail. Send a check or money order, payable to Grandview Speedway, covering the cost of the tickets being ordered. Send to 87 Wilt Road, Bechtelsville, PA 19505. Please include a self-addressed stamped envelope to speed delivery of the tickets. No tickets will be sent after September 4.
Lap sponsorships are available at $20 a lap and can be purchased at the pit office, track office or by contacting Ernie Saxton at 215.752.7797. Qualifying event sponsorships are priced at $250 and are available from Saxton also. First to sign on as a qualifying event sponsor is Stoudt Auto Sales in Reading, PA.
The final NASCAR point event of the season is set for Saturday, September 5th, 7:30 p.m., when the Marshall Home Comfort Night is presented featuring the NASCAR Whelen All American Series 358 Modifieds, BRC Late Models and Sportsman stock cars. Marshall Home Comfort, sponsor of the Steve Young Sportsman entry, is located in Skippack, PA and is a first time sponsor of a Grandview event.
Additional information on racing at Bechtelville, PA’s Grandview Speedway can be had at 610.754.7688 or check in at www.grandviewspeedway.com.
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MEDIA REMINDER: If you are planning to cover the September 11 and/or September 12th events and are not the holder of a Grandview Speedway Media Pass you need to send a letter requesting credentials on media letterhead to 215.752.7797 or contact me at esaxton144@aol.com. Thank you. Ernie Saxton, Public Relations for Grandview Speedway
ERNIE SAXTON COMMUNICATIONS, INC.
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Journalist - Announcer - Publisher
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