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NEWS FROM NASCAR SANCTIONED GRANDVIEW SPEEDWAY, BECHTELSVILLE, PA
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Track promoter: Bruce Rogers @ 610.754.7688
MEDIA CONTACT: Ernie Saxton@215.752.7797
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RACE RESULT STORY BY VICKI GEHRIS WITH ADDITIONS BY ERNIE SAXTON
KEVIN HIRTHLER AND RANDY STOUDT BECOME THREE TIME NASCAR FEATURE WINNERS ON INGERSOLL RAND NIGHT, BRAD ARNOLD GETS HIS FIRST CAREER VICTORY AT GRANDVIEW
BECHTELSVILLE, PA JULY 12, 2015 . . . For the third time this season veteran racer Kevin Hirthler was able to wheel the Pioneer Pole Buildings/ Green Lane Wm.Penn/4 Star Lettering No.117 to victory in the 30-lap Ingersoll Rand Night feature for T.P. Trailers NASCAR 358 Modifieds at Grandview Speedway on Saturday night. Defending BRC Late Model champion Randy Stoudt drove to his third win of the season in the 25-lap main event for the BRC Late Models wheeling the J&H Automotive No. 10. Young Brad Arnold drove the family owned WEEU sponsored entry to his first career win in the 25-lap Sportsman feature. All of the racing action was videotaped for later showing on RCN4 cable television.
All feature winners received monetary awards from T.P. Trailers and an Ingersoll-Rand Tool Kit valued at $600 plus if they were running VP Gas and met the necessary requirements were awarded product awards.
On Saturday, July 18th Hatfield Quality Meats, a long time sponsor of racing at Grandview, will have their mascot on hand to shoot t-shirts and Hatfield hot dogs into the stands. Early arrivers will be able to sample the new Hatfield “Dry Rub” tenderloin and fillet. Mascot “Smiley” will be on hand to say hello to fans and pose with feature winners during the evening.
The Hatfield Meats sponsored night will include T.P.Trailers NASCAR 358 Modifieds, BRC Late Models and Sportsman stock cars along with the popular Blast from the Past Vintage racers with racing starting at 7:30 p.m.
Hirthler is still running his car from last year since he’s not quite satisfied with the new car after hitting the wall earlier in the season. Upset with his second-place finish last week to Craig VonDohren in the 30-lap T.P. Trailers NASCAR Whelen Modified feature he was determined to do better this week.
By the fourth lap of the feature Hirthler advanced into second from his seventh-place starting grid and put on a torrid side-by-side battle with polesitter Ryan Kunkle for first.
The lead was swapped on the seventh lap as Hirthler was in front of the pack. The real action for positions behind him was hot and heavy between Kunkle, Danny Erb, Bobby Gunther Walsh and Ryan Grim
It didn’t take long for Hirthler to outdistance himself leaving Kunkle, Erb and now Duane Howard in a three-way battle for second. Back further it was bumper to bumper for positions between Tim Buckwalter, VonDohren, Gunther Walsh and Grim with everyone determined to advance.
Hirthler, bidding for his third win of the year, approached lap traffic by the 21st lap and with his fellow competitors’ nose to tail that gave him more leeway. He approaching the back runners heeding the move over flag and as he realized they were racing for positions as well.
Once Hirthler was in command there was no looking back because no cautions were needed to regroup the field to give him a run for the money. At the drop of the checkered Hirthler once again credited fellow driver Rick Laubach for his help. Chasing him across the line for his best finish since returning to action full time was Erb trailed by Howard, VonDohren and Kunkle, who posted his best finish ever. Tim Buckwalter, Jeff Strunk, Gunther Walsh, Grim and Kyle Weiss completed the top ten.
Hirthler, J. Strunk and John Willman won the heats. The consi was won by Ray Swinehart.
In the BRC NASCAR 25-lap Late Model feature Stoudt, shut out last week, won his third feature of the year. Even though he started on the pole and led from start to finish there were some tense moments in the later stages when he experienced brake issues, but still managed to hold off runner-up Chuck Schutz.
Stoudt motored the J&H Automotive No. 10 out quickly leaving Lou Egrie Jr., Cory Merkel, Kory Fleming and Kyle Merkel behind.
C. Merkel, while running fourth, stopped along the backstretch out of contention for the seventh lap caution. Stoudt maintained first, but he had to fend off Egrie Jr.’s challenges as the pair raced side-by-side for several laps.
Egrie Jr.’s fine run ended on the 12th lap when he spun in turn two. Stoudt continued his pace, but now pressure came from Fleming, Schutz and S. Merkel as they were embraced by their own race for second which gave Stoudt some space.
No one was able to catch Stoudt, the defending point champion that came out of retirement, and he went on to chalk up his 66th career win. Finishing second was current point leader Schutz followed by S. Merkel, Fleming and Dave Ogin. Sixth through tenth were Joe Fanelli, Dan Green, Wayne Pfeil, Bill Henning and Steve Wilson.
Heats were won by C. Merkel and Stoudt.
The NASCAR 25-lap Sportsman feature saw Brad Arnold, who switched to the division after running Modifieds last year, motor the WEEU 830 Radio entry to the outside of leader Mike Lisowski, who he dueled with fiercely for numerous laps and regained the lead on the white flag lap. Arnold was close on numerous occasion to scoring his first career win, but this time he was successful and hung on for the triumph.
Mark Kemmerer led for three laps until Lisowski overtook the lead.
With Lisowski now ahead Kemmerer, Ryan Beltz, Arnold and Dean Bachman vied for the remaining positions.
Arnold put himself in a challenging spot on the 12th lap and put his bids in for first.
Ken Eckert Jr. stopped in the fourth turn to bring out the yellow on lap 14. On this restart Arnold moved ahead with Lisowski giving him no room to slip-up since he wanted the lead back.
The yellow was thrown for Paul Effrig’s fourth turn spin on the 19th lap. After three attempts to get the next lap completed, Lisowski was back in the lead. That didn’t deter Arnold as he stuck with the high groove trying to regain first. Behind the duo, Kenny Gilmore, Craig Whitmoyer and Brett Kressley awaited a false move.
With one to go Arnold tried to pass Lisowski again and this time it worked and he was on top.
Arnold never surrendered the lead and went on for a well-deserved win. Lisowski hung on for second followed by K. Gilmore, Whitmoyer and Brett Kressley. Rounding out the top ten were Ryan Lilick, Brian Hirthler, Brett Gilmore, Beltz and Brian Kressley.
Beltz, Kyle Lilick and K. Gilmore won the heats. Jason Neidlinger won the consi.
RESULTS
Ingersoll-Rand T.P. Modified Feature Finish (30 Laps): 1. Kevin Hirthler, 2. Danny Erb, 3. Duane Howard, 4. Craig VonDohren, 5. Ryan Kunkle, 6. Tim Buckwalter, 7. Jeff Strunk, 8. Bobby Gunther Walsh, 9. Ryan Grim, 10. Kyle Weiss, 11. Frank Cozze, 12. Doug Manmiller, 13. Ray Swinehart, 14. John Willman, 15. Don Norris Jr., 16. Glenn Strunk, 17. Eric Biehn, 18. Mike Bailey, DNF: 19. Todd Smith, 20. Brian Houseknecht, 21. Mike Laise, 22. Jarrad Miller, 23. Glenn Owens, 24. Ron Seltmann Jr., 25. Kyle Borror, 26. Mike Gular, 27. Mike Kellner, 28. Jared Umbenhauer. DNQ: Mark Kratz, Meme DeSantis, Ron Haring Jr. and Chris Gambler.
Ingersoll-Rand BRC Late Model Feature Finish (25 Laps): 1. Randy Stoudt, 2. Chuck Schutz, 3. Sean Merkel, 4. Kory Fleming, 5. Dave Ogin, 6. Joe Fanelli, 7. Dan Green, 8. Wayne Pfeil, 9. Bill Henning, 10. Steve Wilson, 11. Dirk Rimrott, 12. Lou Egrie Jr., DNF: 13. Kyle Merkel, 14. George Irwin, 15. Cory Merkel, 16. Shawn Horning, 17. Steve Batdorf, 18. Rick Todorow.
Ingersoll-Rand NASCAR Sportsman Feature Finish (25 Laps): 1. Brad Arnold, 2. Mike Lisowski, 3. Kenny Gilmore, 4. Craig Whitmoyer, 5. Brett Kressley, 6. Ryan Lilick, 7. Brian Hirthler, 8. Brett Gilmore, 9. Ryan Beltz, 10. Brian Kressley, 11. Paul Kline, 12. Jim Housworth, 13. Jordan Henn, 14. Corey Sechrist, 15. Erik Renninger, 16. Kyle Lilick, 17. Ken Eckert Jr., 18. Ryan Shupp, 19. Mark Kemmerer, 20. Jason Neidlinger, 21. Mike Koffel, 22. Nathan Mohr, DNF: 23. Dean Bachman, 24. Paul Effrig. DNQ: Lex Shive, Pat Conrad.
Fans are reminded to continue to participate in the Ingersoll Rand Testing Contest. From 11 a.m. each Saturday to 11 p.m. on Sunday fans are invited to text IRToolsGRV to 313131 to chance to win an IR prize pack.
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, July 18, 7:30 p.m. Hatfield Quality Meats Night featuring T.P.Trailers NASCAR 358 Modifieds, BRC Late Models and Sportsman stock cars along with the Blast from the Past Vintage Racers.
Sunday, July 19, 1:00 p.m. Outlaw Enduro Racing and Blast From the Past Vintage Racing.
Saturday, July 25, 7:30 p.m. Atlas Paving Night featuring the T.P.Trailers NASCAR 358 Modifieds, BRC Late Models and Sportsman stock cars.
Tuesday, July 28, 7:30 p.m. NAPA Thunder on the Hill Series featuring 410 Sprints and NASCAR T.P.Trailers 358 Modifieds (NASCAR points are awarded). Rain date July 30th 7:30 p.m.
Each Saturday night has spectator gates opening at 5:30 p.m. with a Low Down and Dirty Meet & Greet that allows fans to meet drivers and get up close look at race cars.
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THUNDER ON THE HILL RACING SERIES NEWS
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JUNE 27, 2015
CONTACT: BOB MILLER 443 513 4456
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410 SPRINTS & 358 MODIFIEDS IN HUGE DOUBLE HEADER TUESDAY NIGHT, JUNE 30 AT GRANDVIEW SPEEDWAY, GREG HODNETT LOOKS FOR FIVE THUNDER WINS IN A ROW
It was August of 1990 when the famed Black Bandit No. 19 sat in victory lane at the inaugural NAPA Auto Parts Thunder on the Hill Racing Series event at the Grandview Speedway, Steve Smith Sr. would claim the victory. Now, twenty-five years later the younger Smith, Stevie Smith looks to pick up his first ever Grandview Speedway win, when the 410 Sprint Cars come to town with the NASCAR 358 Modifieds on Tuesday, June 30th as part of Pennsylvania Sprint Car Speed Week.
Kicking off the 2015 edition of Speed Week in fine fashion, Smith -- the hired gun of 13-time Speed Week Champion, Fred Rahmer – dominated the evening activities setting quick time and leading each of the 25 A-Main laps. In a victory lane interview, Rahmer was clear that he wanted to claim this year’s Pennsylvania Sprint Speed Week title. Stevie Smith took the win on Friday night over Greg Hodnett.
But at the Grandview Speedway high banks, stopping Hodnett isn’t going to be an easy task – even for the star-filled field expected to be on the Hill Tuesday night. Hodnett, has claimed eight total Thunder victories, including the past four 410 Sprint Car feature events at the Bechtelsville, PA oval – something no driver has done in all of Thunder on the Hill Racing Series history. Hodnett’s ‘drive for five’ is on everyone’s mind, and a Tuesday Night victory for Hodnett would see him tie Rahmer on the Thunder on the Hill All-Time Win list.
While all eyes are on Smith and Hodnett, the door sits wide open for someone to come in and steal the $5,000 top prize – and their first Thunder on the Hill win. That someone could be Gettysburg, PA’s Danny Dietrich – currently sitting third in the Speed Week Points – Dietrich finished 3rd in Grandview’s event last year. Other contenders include: Lucas Wolfe, who almost beat Hodnett last year; Brent Marks, who currently sits 5th in Speed Week points and finished 4th in the 2014 Grandview race; and Alan Krimes, who has a string of top-5 finishes in Grandview sprint car events. Krimes has been so close to winning to that first Thunder on the Hill victory, they can almost taste it. Other entries include Ryan Smith, Lance Dewease, JJ Grasso, Aaron Ott, Brady Bacon, Davey Sammons, Brian Carber, Freddie and Brandon Rahmer, Tim Glatfelter and Ryan Talor.
The 35 Lap 410 Sprint Car event pays $5,000 to win, $1,400 for fifth position, $1,000 for tenth position and $400 to start the feature event.
Things continue to heat up for the 358 NASCAR Modifieds – during the Traffic Jam event Oley, PA’s Duane Howard claimed the victory in dominant fashion with Jeff Strunk, Meme Desantis, Jared Umbenhauer and Doug Manmiller rounding out the top five finishers. It’s a battle for bragging rights and $3,000 when the mighty Modifieds take to the track in 30 laps of three-wide, wheel-banging, boiler plate bouncing action. The 358 Modifieds portion of this show is open to all competitors with heat race qualifying, a consolation and a 30 lap feature. T
Quaker Steak & Lube has upped the ante with a $50 bonus to sprint car heat race event winners, with the stipulation that they pre-register and $125 to all non-qualified 410 Sprint Cars.
Bonus awards for the 410 Sprint Cars include: $100 Quick Time Bonus and an additional $100 if the track record is broken. The current track record is held by Jeff Shepard who clocked a time of 11.433 in May of 2008.
For additional information or to pre-enter, please call 443-513-4456. Drivers should provide their name, car number, hometown and phone number.
Previous Grandview Speedway PA Speed Week Feature Winners include: Greg Hodnett (2014, 2012, 2003), Tyler Walker (2011, 2010), Chad Kemenah (2009), Fred Rahmer (2008, 2005, 2004, 2002, 1997), Todd Shaffer ( 2007), Billy Pauch (2001), Lance Dewease (1999, 1998)
Celebrating the 26th season of racing action 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.
General Admission ticket pricing for Tuesday, June 30 is $25 for Adults, Children 6-11 are $10 and Kids 5 & under are FREE! Pit Admission pricing is $35 without a license and $30 with license.
Advance tickets are available by calling 443-513-4456. Please provide your name, the number of tickets you will need and a phone number. Tickets may be paid for and picked-up at the WILL CALL Window on race night after 3:30 PM. Advance ticket holders may enter the grandstands at 4:30 PM a full half-hour before General Admission Tickets go on sale.
Pit Gates open at 3:00 PM, Advance Ticket Holders are able to enter at 4:30 PM, Grandstand Gates open at 5:00 PM and Racing starts at 7:30 PM
The June 30th event at the Grandview Speedway marks the third event of the Pennsylvania Sprint Speed Week schedule – which offers nine races in ten days, with $250,000 in race payouts. With sponsorship support from Wayback Burgers and associate sponsorship from Trone Outdoor Advertising a $25,000 point fund will be offered with $10,000 going to the series champion. Celebrating its 25 season, Pennsylvania Sprint Speed Week has hosted 163 races at 12 different tracks, with 36 different drivers scoring wins. More information on Pennsylvania Sprint Car Speed Week can be found at www.paspeedweeks.com.
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.
Grandview Speedway
GPS USERS: 43 Passmore Road, Bechtelsville, PA 19505
Located less than a mile off Route 100, 10 miles north of Pottstown, PA
Speedway Phone: 610-754-7688
Thunder on the Hill Racing Series Phone: 443-513-4456
Series Website: www.thunderonthehillracingseries.com
Track Website: www.grandviewspeedway.com
Twitter/Instagram: @TOTHRACING
Facebook: www.facebook.com/thunderonthehill
About Thunder on the Hill Racing Series
The brainchild of Grandview Speedway owner Bruce Rogers, special events promoter Bob Miller and local driving star Dave Kelly, the Thunder on the Hill Racing Series celebrates 26 years of the most anticipated events on the racing calendar year after year. In 114 events over $3.8 million dollars has been divvied up among the area’s fastest racers. What started as a single 410 Sprint Car event in 1990 has blossomed to feature a variety of racing action including: 358 Modifieds, USAC Wingless Sprints, 360 & 410 Sprint Cars, Sportsman, Late Models, Midgets, Legends cars, DIRTcar and ROC Modified events.
About Grandview Speedway
Grandview Speedway is a high-banked one-third mile clay oval, celebrating their 53rd Anniversary season in 2015. The facility offers free parking, quality food at reasonable prices (be sure to try the french fries), a program book, Grandview Speedway and Thunder on the Hill race wear and great viewing from every seat in the house. Race fans may take part in the Inside/Out promotion, where you can sign up (no charge) to watch warm-ups from inside turn four. Race fans are also invited to victory lane following the racing program and, race fans may enter the pits after the races to meet the drivers. Be ready to enjoy the spine tingling fireworks salute on the feature event parade lap.
THUNDER ON THE HILL RACING SERIES RESULTS
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JUNE16, 2015
CONTACT: BOB MILLER 443 513 4456
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VONDOHREN SETS NEW ONE LAP TRACK RECORD. . . . . .
“THEY DON’T CALL THIS THE TRAFFIC JAM FOR NOTHING” STATES RACE WINNER MATT SHEPPARD AFTER DIRTcar VICTORY, DUANE HOWARD TOPS 358 MODIFIED FEATURE TUESDAY NIGHT AT GRANDVIEW
BECHTELSVILLE, PA . . . . . Against the odds of Mother Nature, the NAPA Auto Parts Thunder on the Hill Racing Series presented the eighteenth running of the TRAFFIC JAM for Big Block Modifieds under the sanctioning body of DIRTcar. The NASCAR 358 Modifieds were also on the program that went on even after a few rain showers hovered over the Grandview Speedway. Matt Sheppard of Waterloo, NY, enjoyed a big night at Grandview winning the 60 lap Super DIRTcar Series feature event, earning $6,000 for the win. Sheppard ran a flawless race, first battling with Billy Dunn, negotiating the lapped traffic then holding off a side by side challenge for the lead from Billy Decker on lap 58. Sheppard stated in victory lane, “They don’t call this the Traffic Jam for nothing”, commenting that he raced in traffic most of the feature event. Sheppard took the win in the 60 lap feature that had one caution and was completed in just twenty-minutes. In the 30 lap NASCAR 358 Modified feature, Duane Howard of Oley, PA was the winner after a hard fought battle with MeMe DeSantis. Howard earned $3,000 for the win. Forty nine cars took part in the double header event splitting a total purse of $42,000. A strong crowd turned out despite the variable, threatening and unpredictable weather throughout the day that saw two rain showers pass through after the gates were open.
The ALL MODIFIED, ALL NIGHT of racing started off with Craig VonDohren of Oley, PA setting fast time and in the process, he established a new one lap track record of 14.298 earning a one-hundred dollar bonus. The well prepared racing surface was described by several drivers as being scary fast.
Quaker Steak & Lube offered a $50 bonus to each of the heat race winners. In the Super DIRTcar Series qualifying events, victories went to Craig VonDohren, Ryan Watt and Ryan Godown. The NASCAR 358 Modified qualifying events were won by Brett Kressley, MeMe DeSantis and Jared Umbenhauer.
At the start of the 18th Annual Traffic Jam Ryan Watt was the early race leader with challenges from Billy Dunn from the drop of the green flag. The one and only caution of the feature came on lap two when Larry Wight lost a wheel going down the backstretch. Wright was towed to the pits and unable to restart the race. When green flag racing resumed, Watt retained control of the top spot and opened a slight advantage over runner-up Billy Dunn. Matt Sheppard was racing in third and well within striking distance of the leaders.
On lap ten, Dunn made a bid for the lead but Watt was able to hold the top spot. As Dunn and Watt battled for the lead, Sheppard was inching closer to the top two. Billy Dunn took the lead on lap thirteen followed by Watt, Sheppard who was now being challenged by Decker with Stewart Friesen making up the top five. The action was fast and on lap fourteen, Matt Sheppard motored passed Ryan Watt for second. One lap later, Billy Decker moved into third and the hunt for Billy Dunn was underway.
The battle for the lead was shaping up on lap sixteen as Sheppard was pressuring Dunn for the lead. After a few side-by- side laps, Sheppard powered to the lead on lap nineteen. Decker was on his charge and on lap twenty-two, Sheppard, Dunn and Decker were in a three car race for the lead. Sheppard prevailed as the race leader as Dunn and Decker continued the chase.
At the halfway sign, Sheppard was on top as Dunn and Decker raced side-by-side for second followed by Friesen and Watt.
Billy Decker moved into second on lap thirty-three and now had to chase down the race leader.
Lapped cars were now in the picture for race leader Matt Sheppard. Decker took advantage and began to close in on the leader who had at least a ten car length lead. Stewart Friesen moved to third on lap thirty-eight and now he was chasing down the front runners. Decker moved closer to Sheppard with each lap and with just five laps to go, the crowd was well aware that Decker was within striking distance of the leader. On lap fifty-seven Decker was on the rear bumper of Sheppard with slower traffic weaving ahead.
Off turn four with just two laps remaining, Sheppard crossed the line side-by-side. In turn one, Sheppard drifted high, Decker squared off the corner and took another run at Sheppard using the inside line. Going into turn three, Sheppard was able to put a lapped car between himself and Decker. With just one lap remaining Sheppard needed to drive just one perfect lap. The leader drifted slightly high entering turn three, Decker dove to the bottom lane and with the run off of turn four, Sheppard darted under the checker flag, earning his first career victory in Thunder on the Hill competition at the Grandview Speedway. Decker, a previous Traffic Jam winner finished a well-deserved second followed by Stewart Friesen, Billy Dunn and Ryan Watt.
The NASCAR 358 Modified feature came onto the track and at the drop of the green flag MeMe DeSantis was the early race leader. Duane Howard and Jeff Strunk followed DeSantis but were well within striking distance. On lap seven Howard nosed ahead of DeSantis as they crossed the line, then in turns one and two, DeSantis regained the lead. Howard came back as race leader as they completed lap eight. Side-by-side the Howard and DeSantis show continued to play out as Howard finally settled in as race leader on lap ten. Two laps later, Strunk passed DeSantis for second and now set his sights on race leader Duane Howard.
At the halfway point, Howard held a comfortable lead over Strunk as DeSantis, Jared Umbenhauer and Doug Manmiller rounded out the top five. Also on a charge was Craig VonDohren.
Stealing the show at this point was Doug Manmiller who advanced to fourth on lap twenty-two. One lap later, Manmiller and DeSanits were door-to-door with Manmiller now racing in third. Howard maintained his solid lead over Strunk as Manmiller was closing in quickly on Strunk With just five laps remaining, VonDohren moved into the top five.
With the checker flag waiving, Duane Howard took the win and the $3,000 first place prize over Jeff Strunk, Doug Manmiller, MeMe DeSantis and Craig VonDohren.
The racing program that started with the National Anthem at 7:35 was completed at 10:02 PM.
SUPER DIRTcar SERIES 60 LAP FEATURE - - - $6,000 To Win! MATT SHEPPARD, BLLY DECKER, STEWART FRIESSEN, BILLY DUNN, RYAN WATT, BRETT HEARN, DANNY JOHNSON, DUANE HOWARD, PAT WARD, TIM FULLER, CRAIG VONDOHREN, ANTYONY PERREGO, PETER BRITTEN, DANNY CREEDEN, JIMMY PHELPS, JIMMY HORTON, KEITH FLACH, RICH SCAGLIOTTA, ADAM ROBERTS, RYAN GODOWN, RICH LAUBACH, MARK FORTE JR, RYAN FORTE, LARRY WIGHT.
NASCAR 358 MODIFIEDS 30 LAP FEATURE - - - $3,000 To Win! DUANE HOWARD, JEFF STRUNK, DOUG MANMILLER, MEME DESANTIS, CRAIG VON DOHREN, RYAN WATT, JARED UMBENHAUER, BRETT KRESSLEY, DANNY JOHNSON, FRANK COZZE, JOHN WILLMAN, RICK LAUBACH, KYLE WEISS, TIM BUCKWALTER, KEVIN HIRTHLER, JARED MILLER, BRIAN HOUSEKNECHT, MIKE GULAR, KYLE BORROR, MIKE BAILEY, RUSTY SMITH, RYAN GRIM, DANNY ERB, JOE MODNEY, GLENN STRUNK
New One lap Track Record Big Block Modifieds: 14.298 Craig VonDohren
358 Modified Quaker Steak & Lube Heats: Brett Kressley, MeMe DeSantis, Jared Umbenhauer
Big Block Modified Quaker Steak & Lube Heats: Craig VonDohren, Ryan Watt, Ryan Godown
Next Event:
Tuesday, June 30 HUNDER ON THE HILL RACING SERIES 7:30 PM
Pennsylvania Sprint Speed Week Series 410 Sprints & 358 Modifieds *NASCAR Point Race
“THE NATURAL” ADAM CARBERRY WINS SECOND OF THE SEASON AT GRANDVIEW
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BECHTELSVILLE, PA ....Second generation driver Adam Carberry won his second Tri State Racesaver Series feature of the year on Saturday, June 13th at Grandview Speedway. Carberry’s first win of the season came a few week back at New Egypt when he won the May 9th make-up feature event. The Bensalem PA resident began the race in the sixth starting spot, and quickly took the lead over from Eddie Wagner on lap six, never looking back from that point on. Rounding out the top five was Mike Haggenbottom, Eddie Wagner, Rick Stief and Ryan Stillwaggon.
“We got a win here last year, it seems that we either wreck or win here, but tonight we chose to win,” said Carberry about his usual fortune at Grandview.
There were 26 sprinters on the card for the 25 lap feature event. Three qualifying heat races went to Ryan Stillwaggon, Mike Haggenbottom and rookie racer Joe Kay. This was the second of four appearances made so far that the TSRS sprints are slated to make this season at Grandview, with this being their first ever time being added to the regular Saturday night program.
Eddie Wagner and Tim Tanner Jr. started on the front row with Tanner taking the lead after blasting into turn one and two on the high side. The Bethmann Auto Body number 18 continued to lead Wagner, Carberry, Stief, and Geiges for the first four laps, pulling away by a straight away margin until he came into contact with Samantha Lieberman who spun in turn three and four. Tanner flipped after making contact with Lieberman’s left front tire, bringing the red flag out. Both drivers were okay, but they were unable to continue.
“She just spun, and she didn’t really hold her line. When you spin, you lock you brakes up so you don’t coast down. I don’t know if her engine was still running or what, but she came down about a lane in half, two lanes and I just had now where to go,” described a frustrated Tanner on the situation. “When I realized that she was spinning, I was entering three and I just braced myself because I knew I had nowhere to go”. Tim, who made the transition from Big Block Modifieds to Sprint Cars two years ago, has been a competitive asset to the TSRS series, but this season has been a struggle for him. “I haven’t been able to put it together yet. When my car is good, I can’t seem to get into the redraw to get that good starting spot. And when my car is bad, I end up getting a good starting spot and struggle. What are you going to do though, that’s racing!”.
A single file restart was applied, with Wagner back on the pole leading Adam Carberry, Stief and Brown into turn one. Wagner went to the bottom and Carberry who was making his moves on the top, attempted to pass Wagner coming out of turn two but was unsuccessful due to the number 70 unintentionally shutting the door on Carberry.
“You don’t know anyone’s there until you feel them, I wasn’t far enough next to him (Wagner) anyway so I got out of it and tried it again the next lap and it worked that time,” commented Carberry on the contact with Wagner.
The halfway point was approaching, as was lapped traffic, and Adam Carberry continued to expand his lead by over a straight away over the rest of the field. Two more cautions would challenge Carberry, who perfected his restarts time and time again and after running much of the race on the top of the high banked oval, the bright green number 47 began to work the bottom, continuing to dominate the race.
“To get up to the front I used the top and then I figured at about half way the track would take rubber, and once the track takes rubber that’s pretty much where you got to be to be fast,” he explained.
With the top four cars maintaining their positions, “Mr. Excitement” Mike Haggenbottom made his way to the front, breaking into the top five by lap 15. The fourth and final caution of the night came out for Jeff Geiges, who made contact with the number 70 of Eddie Wagner, jumping his left rear tire after getting a good run going into the first turn, resulting in the Stellitano Heating and Air Conditioning number 77J to spin and hit the turn one wall. Geiges, who made hard contact with the steel outside wall, remained uninjured, but his car could not say the same.
“Two people were going for the same real-estate, that’s all I’m going to say.” Geiges commented shortly.
On the fourth and final restart, Adam Carberry took the green flag and ran away once again, driving in his own time zone for the remaining ten laps of the race. Haggenbottom advanced two spots on the restart after powering hard into turns one and two, now placing him into second over Wagner, Stief and tenth place starting Ryan Stillwaggon. The Belmont’s Garage number 24 was on a mission to catch the leader who was now approaching and dicing in and out of lapped traffic, but was unable to hook on to him for the win.
“This second place is a win for me at Grandview. I probably have about 15 second or third place finishes here. I have never won here, so it would have been nice, but we’ll take the second,” said Haggenbottom. “I liked the top, it was there for the most part of the race, but it went away with about six or seven laps to go. Turn one was not bad, and that helped me on the restart when everyone went to the bottom, but I had to go to the bottom in turns three and four because the top just went away over there”.
Adam Carberry took the checkered flags for the second time at Grandview in his short, but successful racing career. Carberry comes from a large and well known racing family, with his Grandfather Tom being a mechanic on many modified teams back in the 60’s and 70’s, his father Kenny and uncles Tom and Chuck Carberry all former Modified and Sprint car drivers, as well as his cousin Tommy Carberry who also races with Adam in the 305 ranks. He began his career in the 305 sprints four years ago when he was 18 and has won at nearly every track that the TSRS series has raced at.
“I want to thank my crew, my dad, Phil Meisner, Kyle Koellner and my girlfriend Jill for helping me out every week and getting me into victory lane,” thanked Carberry.
NOTES:
Thayer Performance once again provided an added incentive to the customary Bruce’s Auto Body Hard Charger award. The Mercerville, NJ based parts trailer, which is stocked and loaded with Hoosier racing tires, TiLube products, and everything else in-between presented Jamie Kostic with the “Rubber Burning Bonus” right rear Hoosier Racing tire for advancing the most positions in the feature. Kostic advanced eight spots after starting 17th, and finishing ninth.
Adam Carberry set fast time of the feature with a 14.592 lap time, occurring on lap 21.
FEATURE (25 laps): Adam Carberry, Mike Haggenbottom, Eddie Wagner, Rick Stief, Ryan Stillwaggon, Tommy Carberry, Scott Frack, Joe Kay, Jamie Kostic Jon Haegele, Stephanie Stevens-Dodson, John Barnett, Bryant Davis, Brad Franks, Jason Rochelle, Dave Graber, Pat U’Selis, Zack Burd, Jeff Geiges, Dave Brown Jr., David Bonner, Tim Tanner, Tony Smolenyak, Samantha Lieberman
DNQ: Joe Lord
Bruce’s Auto Body & Thayer Performance Hard Charger Award: Jamie Kostic (+8)
Fast Time: Adam Carberry, 14.592
FULL RESULTS, POINTS AND COMING EVENTS SCHEDULE FROM GRANDVIEW SPEEDWAY
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Race result story by Vicki Gehris with additions from Ernie Saxton
RAY SWINEHART, BRETT GILMORE AND ADAM CARBERRY WIN A.D.MOYER LUMBER NIGHT FEATURE RACES AT GRANDVIEW SPEEDWAY ON SATURDAY NIGHT
BECHTELSVILLE, PA June 14, 2015 . . . – Last week at Grandview Speedway Ray Swinehart was a runner-up by a wheel over eventual winner Ron Seltmann Jr. This Saturday night the two-time point champion, sporting a brand new car, stepped it up a notch and was victorious by a bigger distance over second place finisher Tim Buckwalter in the 30-lap T.P. Trailers NASCAR Whelen Modified feature sponsored by A.D. Moyer Lumber. Swinehart, who lives for racing commented that “he may be old, but he still keeps digging and sometimes you get lucky.” He admitted he squeezed Buckwalter at one point and hoped he wasn’t mad. Swinehart became the eighth different Modified feature winner of the season.
In Sportsman action the third generation of a Gilmore won the 25-lap NASCAR feature in the name of Brett Gilmore. His father Kenny, who dropped out of the event, won earlier this year and his grandfather Charley Gilmore won several years ago. It wasn’t an easy win for the younger Gilmore since he got by rookie Ryan Shupp coming in for the checkered to score his first career victory.
The 25-lap TSRS Sprint feature was won by Adam Carberry by a sizeable margin over point leader Mike Haggenbottom.
The Modified and Sportsman feature winners earned bonuses from T.P. Trailers and VP Racing Fuels product awards went to the top finishing driver in each stock car feature provided they met the promotional requirements.
Tuesday, June 16, 7:30 p.m. the Thunder on the Hill Series Super DirtCar Series Modifieds 18th Annual Traffic Jam Big Block Modifieds event takes place and will have the Big Blocks featured in 60-lap main event while the 358 Modifieds will go 30 Laps (NASCAR points will be awarded). Adult admission is $25.
Saturday, June 20, 7:30 p.m. fans can celebrate Father’s Day. Pocono Raceway will have their mascot there, pace car and be giving fans a chance to win race tickets. All feature winners receive $600 prize package from Ingersoll Rand, First 200 DADS through the front gate receive a free Grandview Speedway Can Koozie. Racing includes T.P. Trailers NASCAR 358 Modifieds, BRC Late Models and Sportsman. Adult admission is $15 while youngsters 11 and under are admitted free. Fans taking part in the IR Tools texting contest will win the IR merchandise package plus two tickets to a regular Saturday show. Text IRToolsGRV to 313131 to have a chance to win between Saturday 11 a.m. to Sunday 11 p.m.
Race teams will have the opportunity to test IR cordless drills and at the main entrance fans will have a chance to get an up-close look at a variety of IR power tools (cordless and air tools).
The weekly Low Down and Dirty Meet and Greet, taking place at the main gate at 5:30 p.m., will feature the Gilmore family along with Sportsman racer Erik Renninger.
Swinehart overtook Todd Smith for the lead on the second lap of the Modified feature and immediately opened daylight over the other 27 competitors.
Mike Gular regrouped the pack on the ninth lap when he stopped on the backstretch. Swinehart held his ground on the restart, but by this time Buckwalter was second making his presence known.
Behind Swinehart and Buckwalter, Duane Howard, Danny Erb and current point leader Craig Von Dohren diced for third through fifth.
Mike Laise spun between the third and fourth turn for the 16th lap caution. On this restart Buckwalter ran Swinehart out of real estate and emerged as the new leader.
It didn’t take Buckwalter long to outdistance himself while Howard, Von Dohren and Danny Erb trailed. Attempting to get into the top five was Meme DeSantis.
The final caution was for DeSantis when he was spun in the second turn and went pit side. This time when action went green, Swinehart made a move on Buckwalter and was back on top. Von Dohren and Howard swapped paint many times while battling for third with Doug Manmiller just waiting for a chance to advance.
The veteran campaigner never relinquished the lead and pulled into victory lane for his first win of the season being shout-out of the winner’s circle since 2012. Buckwalter hung on for second followed by Von Dohren, Howard and Manmiller. Rounding out the top ten were Erb, Glenn Strunk, Don Norris Jr., John Willman and Jarrad Miller, recipient of the Cargo Trailers certificate.
DeSantis, G. Strunk and Kyle Borror were the heat winners. The consi was won by Mike Kellner.
Shupp quickly pulled away at the onset of the sportsman feature and by the sixth lap had a sizeable lead built up. Jockeying for positions behind him were B. Gilmore, Jeff Sechrist, Jason Neidlinger and Brad Arnold.
Sechrist, already a feature winner this year, overtook second with Gilmore trying aimlessly to pass him again.
At the completion of 16 laps Sechrist and Gilmore caught Shupp and a three-wide race for the lead began.
Gilmore was back in second on the 18th lap and began to put heavy pressure on Shupp, who ran the high line while Gilmore stayed low. Lapped cars came into play the closing stages and a few times Gilmore had to back off.
With the checkered flag in sight Gilmore gave it his all coming off the fourth turn and succeeded to pass Shupp for the win. Finishing a very close second was Shupp, for his best outing, followed by Sechrist, Arnold and Brian Hirthler. Ken Eckert Jr., Brett Kressley, Jordan Henn, Craig Whitmoyer, Cargo Trailer recipient and Mike Lisowski, last week’s feature winner, were sixth through tenth.
Heat winners were Lisowski, Sechrist and B. Gilmore.
Tim Tanner led the Sprint feature for four laps before he made contact with the spun car of Samantha Leiberman, who was right in the middle of the fourth turn, and tipped over to bring out the red. Both drivers were uninjured. This incident put Eddie Wagner in first, but he only held the lead for one lap before Carberry took over first.
Adam Carberry kept everyone behind him through the restarts and went on to score the win chased across by current point leader Mike Haggenbottom, Wagner, Rick Stief, Ryan Stillwaggon, Tommy Carberry, Scott Frack, Joe Kay, Jamie Kostic and Jon Haegele.
Stillwaggon, Haggenbottom and Kay won the heats. The consi went to John Barnett.
RESULTS
A.D. Moyer Lumber Night T.P. Trailers NASCAR Modified Feature (30 Laps): 1. Ray Swinehart, 2. Tim Buckwalter, 3. Craig Von Dohren, 4. Duane Howard, 5. Doug Manmiller, 6. Danny Erb, 7. Glenn Strunk, 8. Don Norris Jr., 9. John Willman, 10. Jarrad Miller, 11. Jared Umbenhauer, 12. Mike Gular, 13. Jeff Strunk, 14. Mike Kellner, 15. Eric Biehn, 16. Mike Laise, 17. Todd Smith, 18. Brian Houseknecht, 19. Dale Hartz, 20. Bobby Gunther-Walsh, 21. Meme DeSantis, 22. Ron Seltmann Jr., 23. Ryan Kunkle, 24. Nate Christman, 25. Kyle Weiss, 26. Kyle Borror, 27. Kevin Hirthler, 28. Ryan Grim, 29. Frank Cozze (provisional). DNQ: Ron Haring Jr., Mark Kratz, Mike Bailey, Chris Gambler, Billy Pauch Jr. and Jamie Speers.
A.D. Moyer Lumber NASCAR Sportsman Feature (25 Laps): 1. Brett Gilmore, 2. Ryan Shupp, 3. Jeff Sechrist, 4. Brad Arnold, 5. Brian Hirthler, 6. Ken Eckert Jr., 7. Brett Kressley, 8. Jordan Henn, 9. Craig Whitmoyer, 10. Mike Lisowski, 11. Ryan Lilick, 12. Jason Neidlinger, 13. Jim Housworth, 14. Erik Renninger, 15. Paul Kline, 16. Dean Bachman, 17. Ray Woodall Jr., 18. Kyle Lilick, 19. Mike Koffel, 20. Mark Kemmerer, 21. Kenny Gilmore. DNS: Paul Houseknecht and Pat Conrad.
TSRS Sprint Feature (25 Laps): 1. Adam Carberry, 2. Mike Haggenbottom, 3. Eddie Wagner, 4. Rick Stief, 5. Ryan Stillwaggon, 6. Tommy Carberry, 7. Scott Frack, 8. Joe Kay, 9. Jamie Kostic, 10. Jon Haegele, 11. Stephanie Stevens, 12. John Barnett, 13. Bryant6 Davis, 14. Brad Franks, 15. Jason Rochelle, 16. Dave Graber, 17. Pat U’Selis, 18. Zack Burd, 19. Jeff Geiges, 20. Dave Brown, 21. David Bonner, 22. Tin Tanner, 23. Tony Smolenyak, 24. Samantha Leiberman
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: Sunday, June 14, 1 p.m. Outlaw Enduro Racing, 2-60 lap races for big cars and 2-60 lap races for small cars plus 20-lap Ladies race. In addition two 15-lap features for Blast from the Past Vintage Cars. Adult admission is just $10
Tuesday, June 16, 7:30 p.m. Thunder on the Hill Series Super DirtCar Series Modifieds 18th Annual Traffic Jam Big Block Modifieds 60 Laps, T.P.Trailers 358 Modifieds 30 Laps (NASCAR points will be awarded).
Saturday, June 20, 7:30 p.m. Celebrate Father’s Day. Pocono Raceway Tire Changing Contest, Free Pocono tickets, Feature winners receive $600 prize package from Ingersoll Rand, First 200 DADS through the front gate receive a free Grandview Speedway Can Koozie. Racing includes T.P. Trailers NASCAR 358 Modifieds, BRC Late Models and Sportsman.
Saturday, June 27, 7:30 p.m. T.P.Trailers NASCAR 358 Modifieds, BRC Late Models, Sportsman and Blast from the Past Vintage Cars in action.
Each Saturday night has spectator gates opening at 5:30 p.m. with a Low Down and Dirty Meet & Greet that allows fans to meet drivers and get up close look at race cars.
UNOFFICIAL GRANDVIEW SPEEDWAY POINT STANDINGS FOR NASCAR T.P. TRAILERS MODIFIEDS AS OF JUNE 13, 2015
* denotes feature win (Feature wins listed are only those that are NASCAR point events.)
1. Craig VonDohren, Oley, PA #1C 2669*
2. Doug Manmiller, Shoemakersville, PA #00 2467
3. Duane Howard, Oley, PA #66 2379**
4. Jeff Strunk, Pottstown, PA #88 2129*
5. Mike Gular, Green Lane, PA #53/2 2066
6. Jared Umbenhauer, Richland, PA #5 1979
7. Don Norris, Douglassville, PA #976 1930
8. Danny Erb, Boyertown, PA #44 1923
9. John Willman, Birdsboro, PA #74W 1865
10. Frank Cozze, Wind Gap, PA #357/19 1850
11. Tim Buckwalter, Douglassville, PA #22 1816
12. Kyle Weiss, Hamburg, PA #21K 1794*
13. Nate Christman, Fleetwood, PA #37 1737
14. Glenn Strunk, Bechtelsville, PA #41 1729
15. Meme DeSantis, Temple, PA #357 1728
16. Jarred Miller, Barto, PA #917 1539
17. Ray Swinehart, Perkiomenville, PA #33 1509*
18. Kevin Hirthler, Boyertown, PA #117 1479**
19. Ryan Grim, Laury’s Station, PA #17 1298*
20. Mike Kellner, Lansdale, PA #A1/57 1295
21. Brian Houseknecht, Bechtelsville, PA #323 1276
22. Eric Biehn, Bechtelsville, PA #87 1224
23. Kyle Borror, Peach Bottom, PA #B4 1038
24. Todd Smith, Hatfield, PA #39 974
25. Ron Seltmann, Lower Pottsgrove, #R19 928*
26. Ryan Wyatt, Boyertown, PA #14W 841
26. Mike Laise, Pottstown, PA #15 724
28. Bobby Gunther Walsh, Allentown, PA #1 680
29. Jamie Speers, New Holland, PA #762 524
30. Kevin Hartnett, Barto, PA #81 522
UNOFFICIAL POINT STANDINGS FOR NASCAR BRC LATE MODELS AS OF JUNE 13, 2015
1. Chuck Schutz, Pottstown, PA #1 2165**
2. Sean Merkel, Boyertown, PA #118 1891
3. Wayne Pfeil, Mohnton, PA #72 1865**
4. Dan Green, Coatesville, PA #46 1787
5. Joe Fanelli, Exton, PA #22 1756
6. Kory Fleming, Milford, NJ #704 1685**
7. Dave Ogin, Bechtelsville, PA #310/8M 1630
8. Rick Todorow, Quakertown, PA #93 1538
9. John Giesler, Aston, PA #ZT1 1374
10. Cory Merkel, Gilbertsville, PA #16 1349
11. Lou Egrie Jr., Willow Grove, PA #4E 1324
12. Steve Gross, West Chester, PA #62 1254
13. Bill Henning, Lansdale, PA #80 1129
14. Randy Stoudt, Pottstown, PA #5/10 1005**
15. Steve Wilson, Green Lane, PA #15 989
16. Lou Egrie Sr., Willow Grove, PA #X4 767*
17. Buddy Mertz, Boyertown, PA #00 747
18. Shawn Horning, Blandon, PA #8M 450
19. Kyle Merkel, Boyertown, PA #00 381
20. Tony Giglio #16X 303
UNOFFICIAL POINT STANDINGS FOR NASCAR SPORTSMAN AS OF JUNE 13, 2015
1. Brett Kressley, Orefield, PA #19K 2374****
2. Kenny Gilmore, Fleetwood, PA #7 1951**
3. Craig Whitmoyer, Hamburg, PA #99 1846
4. Jordan Henn, Kutztown, PA #77H 1791
5. Jim Housworth, Reigelsville, PA #72 1783
6. Brad Arnold, Kenhorst, PA #830 1703
7. Brian Hirthler, Green Lane, PA #4* 1698
8. Mike Lisowski, Minersville, PA #15 1623**
9. Brett Gilmore, Fleetwood, PA #00 1606*
10. Erik Renninger, Bridgewater, NJ #51 1564
11. Ken Eckert, Orwigsburg, PA #29 1520
12. Ryan Lilick, Collegeville, PA #142 1496
13. Jeff Sechrist, Robesonia, PA #29G 1344*
14. Ryan Beltz, Barto, PA #221 1264
15. Jason Neidlinger, Schuylkill Haven, PA #88X 1255
16. Dean Bachman, Emmaus, PA #65 1165
17. Joe Funk, Coopersburg, PA #14J 1112
18. Kyle Lilick, Collegeville, PA #104 823
19. Tom Miller, Gilbertsville, PA #77 815
20. Paul Houseknecht, Bechtelsville, PA #25 651
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NEWS FROM NASCAR SANCTIONED GRANDVIEW SPEEDWAY, BECHTELSVILLE, PA
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THE EXCITEMENT OF 305 SPRINTS, THE NASCAR 358 MODIFIEDS AND SPORTSMAN MAKE UP ACTION PACKED TRIPLEHEADER SET FOR SATURDAY AT GRANDVIEW SPEEDWAY
ENDURO RACING AND VINTAGE CARS IN ACTION ON SUNDAY
BECHTELSVILLE, PA JUNE 10, 2015 . . . The first Saturday night appearance for the 305 Sprints is what Grandview Speedway fans have been talking about. And that appearance is set for this Saturday, June 13, 7:30 p.m. Fans will also be anxious to see if there will be a new winner in the T.P.Trailers NASCAR 358 Modified feature race as seven different drivers have visited victory lane already this season. The third part of the tripleheader show being sponsored by A.D.Moyer Lumber Co. will be the always exciting Sportsman stock cars.
Defending TSRS champion Mike Haggenbottom will be leading a talented array of Winged Sprint racers as they test their skills on the one-third-mile, banked clay oval. More than two dozen of high powered sprint cars are expected to see action in a series of qualifying events topped off by an action filled feature race.
The 358 Modifieds have been offering fans “edge of their seat” action this season that has had them guessing who will be in victory lane. Ron Seltmann, winner of his first career feature victory last Saturday, will be looking to make it two in a row but will have stiff competition from the likes of Duane Howard, Jeff Strunk, Craig VonDohren, Don Norris, Jr. and a host of others.
And the Sportsman talents will offer their always entertaining racing action.
Gates open at 5:30 p.m. with the Low Down and Dirty Meet & Greet set to take place at the same time near the main entrance. The Meet and Greet will feature Modified racer Don Norris Jr., Sportsman talent Craig Whitmoyer and Late Model star Randy Stoudt along with 305 Sprint racer Ryan Stillwagon. The stock car racers all have an affiliation with Boobie Nation and Alex’s Lemonade Stand and will be in the midst of a Lemon Aid Days fundraising effort. Racing gets the green flag at 7:30 p.m. Adult admission is set at $18 while youngsters 11 and under are admitted FREE. Active military with proper ID are admitted FREE.
Fans are reminded that the Ingersoll Rand Texting contest runs from 11 a.m. on Saturday to 11 p.m. on Sunday. Winner receives an IR Merchandise pack. Just text IRToolsGRV to 313131.
Then on Sunday, 1 p.m. there is Enduro racing action along with the Blast from the Past Vintage car racing action. Outlaw Enduro racing will include 2-60 lap races for big cars and 2-60 lap races for small cars plus 20-lap Ladies race. In addition two 15-lap features for Blast from the Past Vintage Cars. Adult admission is just $10.
Tuesday, June 16, 7:30 p.m. the Thunder on the Hill Series Super DirtCar Series Modifieds 18th Annual Traffic Jam Big Block Modifieds event takes place and will have the Big Blocks featured in 60-lap main event while the 358 Modifieds will go 30 Laps (NASCAR points will be awarded). Adult admission is $25.
Saturday, June 20, 7:30 p.m. fans can celebrate Father’s Day. Pocono Raceway. A tire changing contest will be on-going as fans try to win Free Pocono tickets. Feature winners receive $600 prize package from Ingersoll Rand, First 200 DADS through the front gate receive a free Grandview Speedway Can Koozie. Racing includes T.P. Trailers NASCAR 358 Modifieds, BRC Late Models and Sportsman. Adult admission is $15 while youngsters 11 and under are admitted free. Fans taking part in the IR Tools texting contest will win the IR merchandise package plus two tickets to a regular Saturday show.
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, June 13, 7:30 p.m. A.D.MOYER Night featuring T.P.Trailers NASCAR 358 Modifieds, Sportsman and 305 Sprints. Adults $18 and kids 11 and under are admitted free.
Sunday, June 14, 1 p.m. Outlaw Enduro Racing, 2-60 lap races for big cars and 2-60 lap races for small cars plus 20-lap Ladies race. In addition two 15-lap features for Blast from the Past Vintage Cars. Adult admission is just $10
Tuesday, June 16, 7:30 p.m. Thunder on the Hill Series Super DirtCar Series Modifieds 18th Annual Traffic Jam Big Block Modifieds 60 Laps, T.P.Trailers 358 Modifieds 30 Laps (NASCAR points will be awarded).
Saturday, June 20, 7:30 p.m. Celebrate Father’s Day. Pocono Raceway Tire Changing Contest, Free Pocono tickets, Feature winners receive $600 prize package from Ingersoll Rand, First 200 paying fans through the front gate receive a free Grandview Speedway Can Koozie. Racing includes T.P. Trailers NASCAR 358 Modifieds, BRC Late Models and Sportsman.
Saturday, June 27, 7:30 p.m. T.P.Trailers NASCAR 358 Modifieds, BRC Late Models, Sportsman and Blast from the Past Vintage Cars in action.
Each Saturday night has spectator gates opening at 5:30 p.m. with a Low Down and Dirty Meet & Greet that allows fans to meet drivers and get up close look at race cars.
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SATURDAY NASCAR RESULTS FROM GRANDVIEW ALONG WITH POINTS AND SCHEDULE
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Race results by Vicki Gehris with additions by Ernie Saxton
LISOWSKI WINS 40-LAP SPORTSMAN RACE, SELTMAN JR. EARNS FIRST CAREER NASCAR MODIFIED VICTORY AND RANDY STOUDT WINS ANOTHER LATE MODEL FEATURE AT GRANDVIEW
BECHTELSVILLE, PA. June 6, 2015 . . . Mike Lisowski, behind the wheel of the M&J Construction No. 15, stayed patient and held off the constant challenges of Jason Neidlinger in the NASCAR Sportsman Summer Splash 40-lap feature sponsored by Bashore Trucking/BFP Specialty on Saturday night at Grandview Speedway. Lisowski actually lost the lead to Neidlinger at one point, but regained control and later withstood runner-up Craig Whitmoyer’s bids to collect a $1,500 payday. “My car was tight early in the race, but it got better when fuel burned off,” commented an elated Lisowski in victory lane after posting his second win of the season.
The T.P. Trailers NASCAR Whelen 30-lap Modified feature went non-stop and produced a well-earned career first win for veteran campaigner Ron Seltman Jr. Fighting handling issues all season long, the dedicated crew members stuck with him and had the car in top notch form. The win didn’t come early for Seltman Jr. since he had to deal with lapped traffic and constant pressure from second-place finisher Ray Swinehart, who ironically helps him set up his car, from the 14th lap until the end. Seltman Jr. beat him out by a tire at the line. Seltman Jr. said “the win means more to him than anyone can imagine and in addition to Ray’s help he also thanked defending point champion Jeff Strunk and Mike Gular for their input.”
Randy Stoudt was able to claim his second 25-lap BRC Late Model feature by a comfortable margin over runner-up Dave Ogin, who posted his season best finish.
All three feature winners received monetary awards from T.P. Trailers and also the Dan’s Deli ½-way lap hoagie award. The top finisher in each feature that was using VP Racing Gas earned product awards.
Coming up on Saturday, June 13th at 7:30 p.m. the exciting 305 Winged Sprinters will make their first Saturday appearance of the season at Grandview featuring defending TSRS champion Mike Haggenbottom, recent winner Stef Palmai,Karl Freyer, David Brown Jr. (won a Thunder sprint event earlier in season), Kyle Purks, Mike Kostic Jr., Ryan Stillwagon and a host of others. In addition to the 305 Sprints the NASCAR T.P.Trailers 358 Modifieds and Sportsman will be in action. The night will be sponsored by A.D. Moyer Lumber. Adult admission will be $18 with kids 11 and under admitted free. Gates open at 5:30 p.m. with the popular Low Down and Dirty Meet & Greet with drivers from the Modifieds, Sprints and Sportsman.
Then on Sunday it will be racing action for the Outlaw Enduros and Blast from the Past Vintage racers. Action gets underway at 1 p.m. Adult admission is $10.
In the 40-lap Sportsman event Paul Houseknecht led seven laps before Lisowski charged to the outside for the pass and the lead on the restart needed when Brett Gilmore stopped in the third turn. Neidlinger and Dean Bachman followed for second and third the same time as Houseknecht dropped to fourth and Sean Weiss fifth.
The side-by-side battle for first went on lap after lap with Lisowski on the high side and Neidlinger trying the inside to dive underneath.
Neidlinger managed to make the pass stick for the 22nd and 23rd lap, but Lisowski was back on top the 24th circuit.
A three-way dual for first ensued by the 26th lap between Lisowski, Neidlinger and Craig Whitmoyer with Brian Hirthler and Brett Kressley just waiting in the wins for a slip-up.
Neidlinger, who was having his best run of the season, bounced off the homestretch wall on the 30th lap and kept going, but lost valuable positions.
Behind Lisowski, Whitmoyer, Hirthler, K. Gilmore and Kressley were bumper-to-bumper which gave him some breathing room.
Lisowski kept everyone at bay and didn’t make a mistake to capture the victory. Chasing him across were Whitmoyer, Kressley and K. Gilmore. Sixth through tenth were Neidlinger, Jim Housworth, Erik Renninger, Jeff Sechrist and Paul Kline.
Houseknecht, Sean Weiss and Neidlinger won the heats. The consi went to K. Gilmore.
Seltman Jr. started on the outside pole in the Modified main and quickly charged past Mike Bailey, who is getting adjusted to the car after returning a few weeks ago, to be the new leader on the second lap.
Within a few laps Seltman Jr. opened daylight and was being chased down by Swinehart, Bailey, Jarrad Miller and Eric Biehn.
By the 12th lap Swinehart began to reel Seltman Jr. in as lap cars came into play. Two laps later Swinehart was on Seltman Jr.’s tailpipe and the pair went side by side with neither one giving in.
The race behind them was a heated one between Don Norris Jr., Miller and Bailey. Trying to get into the top five mix were Doug Manmiller, Mike Gular and Craig Von Dohren.
Coming on for the checkered Swinehart gave it his all and made one last effort to pass Seltmann Jr., but fell short by a wheel and 0.035 seconds. Third went to Norris Jr. with Miller, fourth and Gular, fifth to score their season best finishes. VonDohren, Bailey, Manmiller, John Willman and Kyle Weiss rounded out the top ten.
Heats were won by Norris Jr., Bailey and Kevin Hirthler. Nate Christman was the consi winner.
Stoudt led from the wave of the green until the drop of the checkered for his second win in the Late Model feature.
Cory Merkel, while running second, spun in the fourth turn for the fifth lap caution. Stoudt continued his rapid pace on the restart while Ogin, Chuck Schutz, Dan Green and Joe Fanelli trailed. Wayne Pfeil soon joined the thick of the battle.
No one got close enough to Stoudt to challenge him as he was victorious again followed by Ogin, Schutz, Green and Pfeil. Sixth through tenth were Fanelli, Sean Merkel, Kyle Merkel, Mike Wharton and Kory Fleming, last week’s feature winner.
C. Merkel and Stoudt were the heat winners.
RESULTS
NASCAR Bashore Trucking/BFP Specialty Sportsman Feature Finish (40-Laps): 1. Mike Lisowski, 2. Craig Whitmoyer, 3. Brett Kressley, 4. Kenny Gilmore, 5. Brian Hirthler, 6. Jason Neidlinger, 7. Jim Housworth, 8. Erik Renninger, 9. Jeff Sechrist, 10. Paul Kline, 11. Dean Bachman, 12. Brian Kressley, 13. Ken Eckert Jr., 14. Jordan Henn, 15. Paul Houseknecht, 16. Brett Gilmore, 17. Ryan Lilick, 18. Brad Arnold, 19. Kyle Lilick, 20. Ryan Beltz, 21. Pat Conrad (alternate), 22. Sean Weiss, 23. Andy Ressler, 24. Ryan Shupp. DNS: Mark Kemmerer. DNQ: Mike Koffel and Brandon Whitmoyer.
NASCAR T.P.Trailers Modified Feature Finish (30-Laps): 1. Ron Seltmann Jr., 2. Ray Swinehart, 3. Don Norris Jr., 4. Jarrad Miller, 5. Mike Gular, 6. Craig Von Dohren, 7. Mike Bailey, 8. Doug Manmiller, 9. John Willman, 10. Kyle Weiss, 11. Jared Umbenhauer, 12. Jeff Strunk, 13. Frank Cozze, 14. Meme DeSantis, 15. Danny Erb, 16. Duane Howard, 17. Kevin Hirthler, 18. Nate Christman, 19. Ryan Grim, 20. Glenn Strunk, 21. Jamie Speers, 22. Mike Kellner, 23. Eric Biehn, 24. Brian Houseknecht, 25. Todd Smith, 26. Bobby Gunther-Walsh, 27. Tim Buckwalter, 28. Kyle Borror. DNQ: Ron Haring Jr., Mark Kratz and Ryan Kunkle.
NASCAR BRC Late Model Feature Finish (25-Laps): 1. Randy Stoudt, 2. Dave Ogin, 3 Chuck Schutz, 4. Dan Green, 5. Wayne Pfeil, 6. Joe Fanelli, 7. Sean Merkel, 8. Kyle Merkel, 9. Mike Wharton, 10. Kory Fleming, 11. Rick Todorow, 12. Dean Stoudt, 13. John Giesler, 14. Cory Merkel, 15. Steve Wilson, 16. Blaine Emery, 17. Lou Egrie Jr., 18. Steve Gross.
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, June 13, 7:30 p.m. A.D.MOYER Night featuring T.P.Trailers NASCAR 358 Modifieds, Sportsman and 305 Sprints. Adults $18 and kids 11 and under are admitted free.
Sunday, June 14, 1 p.m. Outlaw Enduro Racing, 2-60 lap races for big cars and 2-60 lap races for small cars plus 20-lap Ladies race. In addition two 15-lap features for Blast from the Past Vintage Cars. Adult admission is just $10
Tuesday, June 16, 7:30 p.m. Thunder on the Hill Series Super DirtCar Series Modifieds 18th Annual Traffic Jam Big Block Modifieds 60 Laps, T.P.Trailers 358 Modifieds 30 Laps (NASCAR points will be awarded).
Saturday, June 20, 7:30 p.m. Celebrate Father’s Day. Pocono Raceway Tire Changing Contest, Free Pocono tickets, Feature winners receive $600 prize package from Ingersoll Rand, First 200 paying fans through the front gate receive a free Grandview Speedway Can Koozie. Racing includes T.P. Trailers NASCAR 358 Modifieds, BRC Late Models and Sportsman.
Each Saturday night has spectator gates opening at 5:30 p.m. with a Low Down and Dirty Meet & Greet that allows fans to meet drivers and get up close look at race cars.
UNOFFICIAL POINT STANDINGS FOR NASCAR T.P. TRAILERS MODIFIEDS AS OF JUNE 6, 2015
* denotes feature win (Feature wins listed are only those that are NASCAR point events.)
1. Craig VonDohren, Oley, PA #1C 2381*
2. Doug Manmiller, Shoemakersville, PA #00 2199
3. Duane Howard, Oley, PA #66 2102**
4. Jeff Strunk, Pottstown, PA #88 1940*
5. Mike Gular, Green Lane, PA #53/2 1872
6. Frank Cozze, Wind Gap, PA #357/19 1830
7. Jared Umbenhauer, Richland, PA #5 1774
8. Kyle Weiss, Hamburg, PA #21K 1729*
9. Don Norris, Douglassville, PA #976 1700
10. Nate Christman, Fleetwood, PA #37 1667
11. Danny Erb, Boyertown, PA #44 1666
12. John Willman, Birdsboro, PA #74W 1637
13. Meme DeSantis, Temple, PA #357 1618
14. Tim Buckwalter, Douglassville, PA #22 1520
15. Glenn Strunk, Bechtelsville, PA #41 1479
16. Kevin Hirthler, Boyertown, PA #117 1435**
17. Jarred Miller, Barto, PA #917 1322
18. Ryan Grim, Laury’s Station, PA #17 1259*
19. Ray Swinehart, Perkiomenville, PA #33 1200
20. Brian Houseknecht, Bechtelsville, PA #323 1146
21. Mike Kellner, Lansdale, PA #A1/57 1125
22. Eric Biehn, Bechtelsville, PA #87 1058
23. Kyle Borror, Peach Bottom, PA #B4 978
24. Ryan Wyatt, Boyertown, PA #14W 841
25. Ron Seltman, Lower Pottsgrove, #R19 838*
26. Todd Smith, Hatfield, PA #39 828
27. Bobby Gunther Walsh, Allentown, PA #1 570
28. Mike Laise, Pottstown, PA #15 570
29. Kevin Hartnett, Barto, PA #81 522
30. Jamie Speers, New Holland, PA #762 514
UNOFFICIAL POINT STANDINGS FOR NASCAR BRC LATE MODELS AS OF JUNE 6, 2015
1. Chuck Schutz, Pottstown, PA #1 2165**
2. Sean Merkel, Boyertown, PA #118 1891
3. Wayne Pfeil, Mohnton, PA #72 1865**
4. Dan Green, Coatesville, PA #46 1787
5. Joe Fanelli, Exton, PA #22 1756
6. Kory Fleming, Milford, NJ #704 1685**
7. Dave Ogin, Bechtelsville, PA #310/8M 1630
8. Rick Todorow, Quakertown, PA #93 1538
9. John Giesler, Aston, PA #ZT1 1374
10. Cory Merkel, Gilbertsville, PA #16 1349
11. Lou Egrie Jr., Willow Grove, PA #4E 1324
12. Steve Gross, West Chester, PA #62 1254
13. Bill Henning, Lansdale, PA #80 1129
14. Randy Stoudt, Pottstown, PA #5/10 1005**
15. Steve Wilson, Green Lane, PA #15 989
16. Lou Egrie Sr., Willow Grove, PA #X4 767*
17. Buddy Mertz, Boyertown, PA #00 747
18. Shawn Horning, Blandon, PA #8M 450
19. Kyle Merkel, Boyertown, PA #00 381
20. Tony Giglio #16X 303
UNOFFICIAL POINT STANDINGS FOR NASCAR SPORTSMAN AS OF JUNE 6, 2015
1. Brett Kressley, Orefield, PA #19K 2175****
2. Kenny Gilmore, Fleetwood, PA #7 1893**
3. Craig Whitmoyer, Hamburg, PA #99 1668
4. Jim Housworth, Reigelsville, PA #72 1647
5. Jordan Henn, Kutztown, PA #77H 1602
6. Brian Hirthler, Green Lane, PA #4* 1480
7. Brad Arnold, Kenhorst, PA #830 1476
8. Mike Lisowski, Minersville, PA #15 1453**
9. Erik Renninger, Bridgewater, NJ #51 1437
10. Brett Gilmore, Fleetwood, PA #00 1346
11. Ryan Lilick, Collegeville, PA #142 1341
12. Ken Eckert, Orwigsburg, PA #29 1314
13. Ryan Beltz, Barto, PA #221 1264
14. Joe Funk, Coopersburg, PA #14J 1112
15. Jason Neidlinger, Schuylkill Haven, PA #88X 1106
16. Jeff Sechrist, Robesonia, PA #29G 1104*
17. Dean Bachman, Emmaus, PA #65 1065
18. Tom Miller, Gilbertsville, PA #77 815
19. Kyle Lilick, Collegeville, PA #104 735
20. Paul Houseknecht Bechtelsville, PA #25 641
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