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NEWS FROM ROGERS FAMILY GRANDVIEW SPEEDWAY, BECHTELSVILLE, PA—THE 57TH CONSECUTIVE SEASON OF RACING
Presenting Saturday night NASCAR stock car racing plus a variety of special events. Track office: 610.754.7688
PUBLIC RELATIONS AND MARKETING: Ernie Saxton @ 215.752.7797: Email: Esaxton144@aol.com – Cell phone: 267.934.7286
Race results provided by Vicki Gehris
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JEFF STRUNK, BRAD ARNOLD AND ANDY RESSLER WIN FEATURES AT GRANDVIEW SATURDAY
BECHTELSVILLE, PA. September 1, 2019 . . . Jeff Strunk, ten-time Grandview Speedway Modified point champion, came through the pack from his 11th starting berth in the TP Trailers NASCAR 358 Modified 30-lap feature on Saturday night and was able to catch up to first and second place runners Ron Kline and John Willman, somewhat hindered by lapped traffic, by the 22nd lap to make it a three-way battle for the lead.
Strunk finally cleared Willman with three laps to go. Seeing the white flag in starter Ray Kemp’s hand, Strunk passed Kline and went on to chalk up his fourth win of the season. Strunk was pleased with the track preparation and commented the victory was for No. 126 car owner Glenn Hyneman, who was not in attendance since he was not feeling well.
Brad Arnold overtook rookie leader Scott Kohler on the 15th lap of the 25-lap TP Truck Equipment NASCAR Sportsman feature and went on to become the 13th different winner in the division when he claimed his first win of the season over runner-up Jack Butler in the caution-filled event.
Former late model driver Andy Ressler, now competing in the X-cel 600 Modified class, “finally found a division he could win in at the track.” He passed leader Matt Warner with two laps to go in the 20-lap feature and went on to score the win.
The popular Blast from the Past Vintage racers are part of another tripleheader show on Saturday, September 7 along with the T.P.Trailers NASCAR 358 Modifieds and T.P.Trucks NASCAR Sportsman racers at Grandview Speedway. Racing gets the green at 7:30 p.m. Spectator gates open at 5:30 p.m.
Providing the feature winners met the necessary requirements, they received monetary awards from T.P. Trailers and a certificate from VP Fuels for product awards. The Dan’s Deli ½-way hoagie award recipients were Kline and Kohler. Wyatt Harrar, a rookie who just recently started in the division and placed 12th, received an extra $100 for being the highest finishing crate engine driver.
As usual it was Willman taking the early lead at the start of the Modified feature with pressure from Kline, Jesse Leiby, Mike Lisowski and Briggs Danner.
Kevin Hirthler spun in the second turn to bring out the yellow with four laps completed. A two-car second turn incident voided the restart. On the next attempt Kline charged past Willman to become the new pacesetter.
While Kline showed the way Willman and Ray Swinehart engaged in a side-by-side dual for second occasionally swapping paint.
By the ½-way marker the front runners now comprised of Kline, Willman, Strunk, Swinehart and Lisowski encountered lap traffic.
At the conclusion of the 22nd lap Kline, Willman and Strunk were all vying for the lead with neither one giving in.
Strunk overtook second on the 27th lap and set his sights on Kline, who was in search of his first career win in the division gathering many wins and even a championship in the Late Model division before making the switch to the Modified ranks.
Kline’s hopes of victory were erased by Strunk with one lap remaining. After several tries Strunk finally succeeded to pass him to claim his 73rd Saturday night career win. Posting his best finish was Kline trailed by Willman. Swinehart and Lisowski, fourth and fifth place finishers finally had a changed of luck to have their season best run.
Brett Gilmore, Brett Kressley, Jesse Leiby and Duane Howard won the four qualifying heats. The consies were won by Danny Erb and Kory Fleming.
Kohler took the early lead in the Sportsman feature with challenges coming from Steve Young, Kenny Bock, Nathan Mohr and Jimmy Leiby.
The red was thrown on the fifth lap after Mark Kemmerer was got into the first turn infield track tire which in turn caused him to make contact with the tire sending it onto the track and then he flipped up and over it. He was uninjured. Management deemed Andrew Kreis responsible for the incident and sent him pit side out of competition for the remainder of the race. Kohler resumed the lead on the restart with Beck, Arnold, Jesse Landis and Mike Mammana in pursuit.
Arnold moved into second to challenge Kohler on the seventh lap restart needed when Mohr was spun along the backstretch.
Within a few laps Kohler and Arnold were in a door handle to door handle battle for first and no matter how many bids Arnold made to get by him, they were unsuccessful.
The final caution period, in which there were several, was on the 15th lap when Lex Shive stopped in the fourth turn. At the same time Keith Brightbill, the current point leader went pit side with a flat tire while running fifth and never returned to competition. When action resumed Arnold charged into the lead.
In a few laps Arnold had a comfortable lead built up and was now being chased by Butler, Kohler, Landis and Ryan Beltz.
Arnold never looked back and went on to tally up his fifth career win followed by Butler, Kohler, Landis and Beltz.
Jimmy Leiby, Mammana and Bock were the heat winners.
In the X-cel 600 Modified feature Matt Warner was the early leader at the drop of the green with Ressler righty on his bumper along with Hunter Deihl, Brianna James and Jeff Sechrist.
Warner maintained the top spot until Ressler passed him with two laps remaining when lapped traffic slowed the front runners pace.
Ressler led the way for the final laps to claim the win. Finishing second was Warner followed by Korey Inglin, Jeromy Guistwite and Jon Josko.
Heat winners were Warner, Diehl and Sam Sciccihitano.
The final NASCAR point races of the season are set for Saturday, September 14 as WNPV-AM Radio Champion’s Night is presented. The T.P.Trailers NASCAR 358 Modifieds and T.P.Trucks Equipment Sportsman will battle it out for the lucrative championships and top point finishing positions.
Fans will have the opportunity to win pairs of tickets for the NASCAR Monster Energy Cup race, October 6, at Dover International Speedway along with a four pack of “ride all day with coaster” tickets to the popular Knoebel’s Park, America’s largest free admission park which features the #1 Wooden Roller Coaster in the world, the Phoenix, all courtesy of WNPV.
Lap sponsorships and heat race sponsorships for the September 21st Freedom 76 are available $20 for laps and $200 for a heat race. Check in with Tina Rogers or Tommy Kramer at the track. Telephone Ernie Saxton at 267.934.7286 for complete information. Doug Manmiller Electric and Stoudt Auto Sales have signed up to sponsor qualifying heat races along with BFP Specialties and Bashore Trucking while T.P.Trailers and Truck Equipment are sponsoring ten laps.
And don’t forget that advance tickets are on sale for the 49th Annual Freedom 76 set for September 21. Buy in advance and pay $35 while on race day an adult ticket will run $40.
RACE RESULTS
T.P. Trailers Modified Feature (30-laps): 1. Jeff Strunk, 2. Ron Kline, 3. John Willman, 4. Ray Swinehart, 5. Mike Lisowski, 6. Frank Cozze, 7. Brett Kressley, 8. Duane Howard, 9. Kenny Gilmore, 10. Craig Von Dohren, 11. Jared Umbenhauer, 12. Rick Laubach, 13. Alex Yankowski, 14. Briggs Danner, 15. Louden Reimert, 16. Ryan Lilick, 17. Glenn Strunk, 18. Doug Manmiller, 19. Ryan Grim, 20. Jesse Leiby, 21. Danny Erb, 22. Kory Fleming, 23. Steve Swinehart, 24. Brett Gilmore, 25. Dylan Swinehart, 26. Eric Biehn, 27. Tim Buckwalter, 28. Kevin Hirthler. DNQ: Richie Hitzler, Ron Myers, Mark Levy, Glenn Owens, Colt Harris, Joe Funk III, Bobby Gunther Walsh, Craig Whitmoyer and Justin Grim.
T.P. Truck Equipment Sportsman Feature (25-laps): 1. Brad Arnold, 2. Jack Butler, 3. Scott Kohler, 4. Jesse Landis, 5. Ryan Beltz, 6. Dean Bachman, 7. Kyle Smith, 8. Brad Grim,. 9. Kenny Bock, 10. Parker Guldin, 11. B. J. Joly, 12. Wyatt Harrar, 13. Lex Shive, 14. Ray Cost III, 15. Adam Miller, 16. Brad Brightbill, 17. Mike Mammana, 18. Nathan Mohr, 19. Kyle Lilick, 20. Jimmy Leiby, 21. Andrew Kreis, 22. Mark Kemmerer, 23. Steve Young. DNS: Brian Hirthler and Sean Weiss.
Xcel 600 Modified Feature (20-laps): 1. Andy Ressler, 2. Matt Warner, 3. Korey Inglin, 4. Jeromy Guistwite, 5. Jon Josko, 6. John Willman, 7. Eric Whitby, 8. Jeff Sechrist, 9. Geoffrey Sutton, 10. Travis Fichter, 11. Brian Blankenbiller, 12. Sam Sciccihitano, 13. Hunter Deihl, 14. Corey Sechrist, 15. Jermain Godshall, 16. Jason Mills, 17. Steve Sterner, 18. Olivia Schmeltzer, 19. Shawna Schibila, 20. Keith Inglin, 21. Grant Schibilia, 22. Brianna James, 23. Brandon Graner, 24. Ray Gradwell, 25. Matt Burns, 26. Bruce Mills, 27. Ryan Stoner, 28. John Singley
WALL STADIUM RACE RESULTS AUG. 31
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DATE OF EVENT: Aug. 31, 2019
DATE OF RELEASE: Aug. 31, 2019
CONTACT: Jeff Gravatt
ANDRETTA, KILMER AND MARTINO ARE FIRST TIME WALL WINNERS SATURDAY
WALL TOWNSHIP, N.J. ~ Chris Andretta of Neptune, Nick Kilmer of Howell and Farmingdale's Tommy Martino were all first time winners in their divisions during Labor Day weekend Saturday night stock car competition at Wall Stadium Speedway. Limited Late Model winner and point leader Chris Silvestri of Hazlet enjoyed his second career victory.
Kenny Van Wickle of Manasquan was the first leader of the All American Auto Group Modified 40-lap race as a mid-pack battle for position raged during the first ten laps. Andretta was in third behind Jackson's Jason Treat by lap ten before Treat suffered big trouble with the front stretch guardrail just before halfway. Point leader Steven Reed was involved in the scramble but continued on. Brick's Dom Fattaruso and Boonton's Tom Catanzaro were also involved in the tangle.
Van Wickle and Andretta then battled side-by-side for the lead on the restart before Andretta took command near halfway. Holmdel's Andrew Krause saw his run to the front spoiled by a tire rub and Brick's Eric Mauriello arrived in second before mechanical woes knocked him from the race.
Andretta then raced on to the landmark win over Van Wickle, Derek Hopkinson of Toms River, Reed and Eddie McCarthy of Brick.
“To return to this track and to win a Modified race is like a dream come true,” Andretta, who won nine times here in the old Pro Stock division between 2003 and 2006, said. 'To win here in a Modified No. 25 is great! I thank my father and Pete and Elda's Bar/Carmen's Pizzeria for all of it.”
After finishing second to Scott Riggleman of Manchester the previous week Kilmer charged back to take his first ever win in the O'Shea's Auto Repair 25-lapper. Kilmer led this race from the start but was forced to fight off title race leader Elliot Wohl of Beachwood and Neptune City's Bryan O'Shea in the closing laps. Kevin Flores and Joe Mongeau, both of Brick, were fourth and fifth.
After Michael Rising of Little Egg Harbor led early before crashing on a lap five restart, Martino charged to the front of the 25-lap Center State Engineering Sportsman race and drove on to his first win over Jarret DiGiantomasso and Kyle Scisco, both of Jackson. Edison's Neil Rutt III and Carsten DiGiantomasso of Jackson wrapped up the top five.
When early front runner Mike Tillett of Bayville spun from the lead in the Mike's Performance Center Limited Late Model 25-lapper, point leader Chris Silvestri raced on to a convincing win. Joe Mongeau was second and Jackson's Shanon Mongeau, the defending division champion, was third. Michelle Moorman and Andy Gamble were fourth and fifth.
Auto racing continues at Wall Stadium Speedway this Saturday (Sept. 7) night with the All American Auto Group Modified stock cars, the Center State Engineering Sportsman cars, Green Flag Driving Experience Legend Cars and twin main events for the Surfside Collision 4 Cylinder Stocks on tap. Grandstand gates open at 5:00 p.m., qualifying begins at 5:45 p.m. and features start at 7:00 p.m.
Wall Stadium is located on Route 34 in Wall Township, N.J., just one mile north of Garden State Parkway exit 98 and Interstate 195 exit 35B. The speedway hotline number is 732-681-6400 and email address is ckmotorsports@aol.com.
MODIFIED FEATURE – 40 Laps – 1. CHRIS ANDRETTA, NEPTUNE, 2. Kenny Van Wickle, 3. Derek Hopkinson, 4. Steven Reed, 5. Eddie McCarthy, 6. Joey Merlino, 7. Kevin Davison, 8. Robert French, 9. Tom Catanzaro, 10. Andrew Krause, 11. Ed Delage, 12. Eric Mauriello, 13. Jason Treat, 14. Don Fattaruso
FACTORY STOCK FEATURE – 25 Laps – 1. NICK KILMER, HOWELL, 2. Eliot Wohl, 3. Bryan O'Shea, 4. Kevin Flores, 5. Joe Mongeau, 6. Tim Majek, 7. Billy Both, 8. Joey Helberg, 9. Scott Riggleman, 10. Robert Stack, 11. Tom Rajkowski, 12. Matt Badessa, 13. Robert, Ptaszynski, 14. Nancy Riggleman, 15. Scott Purcell, 16. John Carpenter
SPORTSMAN FEATURE – 25 Laps – 1. TOMMY MARTINO, FARMINGDALE, 2. Jarret DiGiantomasso, 3. Kyle Scisco, 4. Neil Rutt, 5. Carsten DiGiantomasso, 6. Eric Lane, 7. Roland DeMartino, 8. Tomas Stainionis, 9. Michael rising
LIMITED LATE MODEL FEATURE – 25 Laps – 1. CHRIS SILVESTRI, HAZLET, 2. Joe Mongeau, 3. Shanon Mongeau, 4. Michelle Moorman, 5. Andy Gamble, 6. Mike Tillett, 7. Jim Moorman
Final Points Night At Albany Saratoga
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NEWS FROM ROGERS FAMILY GRANDVIEW SPEEDWAY, BECHTELSVILLE, PA—THE 57TH CONSECUTIVE SEASON OF RACING
Presenting Saturday night NASCAR stock car racing plus a variety of special events. Track office: 610.754.7688
PUBLIC RELATIONS AND MARKETING: Ernie Saxton @ 215.752.7797: Email: Esaxton144@aol.com – Cell phone: 267.934.7286
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49TH ANNUAL FREEDOM 76 IS SET FOR SEPTEMBER 21st PAYING $25,000 TO WIN; ENTRIES AVAILABLE
NIGHT BEFORE WILL FEATURE SPORTSMAN, MID-ATLANTIC SPRINTS AND MOD PRACTICE
BECHTELSVILLE, PA August 29, 2019 . . . With just three weeks to go before the 49th Annual Freedom 76 race teams are reminded to get their entries in and fans are reminded to take advantage of the discount ticket opportunity offered for the biggest event of the season at Grandview Speedway.
The richest 358 Modified race in the area, paying $25,000 to win, draws a large field of entries and a huge number of spectators.
Saturday, September 21st is the date for the rich event which will carry a September 28th rain date.
The race attracts a stellar field of competition with racers from as far away as Canada traveling to Bechtelsville to participate.
Fans can take advantage of a discount on admission prices with tickets purchased in advance of race day priced at $35 while on race day the price will be $40. Youngsters 6-11 will pay $10 and under 6 are admitted FREE.
Advance tickets can be picked up at the track or by mail to Grandview Speedway with a self-addressed stamped envelope to 87 Wilt Rd. Bechtelsville, Pa. 19505 Attn: Freedom 76. No tickets will be mailed after Sept, 7th to allow enough delivery time.
Advanced entry is $100 while waiting until race day will cost $115. Each paid entry includes one pit pass. Pit admission is $45 and no NASCAR license is required. For rule information racers can telephone Ed Scott at 484-239-7583.
And the night before adults will be admitted for $12, youngsters (6-11) pay $5 and under 6 are admitted free.
There is free parking available on the speedway grounds and there will be areas that have a fee for parking.
Racers getting their entries in early for the big race will benefit from possible publicity opportunities and gain exposure for their sponsors.
All fan and racer information can be found at www.grandviewspeedway.com and link on Freedom 76. Information available includes camping and parking rules.
Campers should be aware of a new rule that will require campers be removed from the speedway grounds no later than the day following the race. If not removed the owners will be responsible for the cost involved in removing their camper.
Lap sponsorships, priced at $20 per lap, are available. Check in with Tina Rogers or Tommy Kramer at the track or send your check, covering laps being sponsored, to Ernie Saxton, 1448 Hollywood Avenue, Langhorne, PA 19047. Please make check payable to Grandview Speedway. For info on qualifying event sponsorships, just $200, telephone Saxton at 267.934.7286 or email Esaxton144@aol.com.
Stoudt Auto Sales is sponsoring the first heat, Manmiller Electric has signed on to sponsor a heat.
Grandview Speedway, now in its 57th consecutive season of operation, is located on Passmore Road, just off Route 100, in Bechtelsville, PA, 10 miles north of Pottstown. For information check in at www.grandviewspeedway.com, Facebook or telephone 610.754.7688.
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MEDIA NOTE: If you are planning to cover this event and do not hold a Grandview season media pass please contact me at Esaxton144@aol.com or 215.752.7797. Let us know what your coverage plans are. Freelance media must have proof of assignment. Thank you. Ernie Saxton
Billy Wins Blast At The Beach!
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New Egypt Speedway
Route 539, New Egypt, NJ
Track Phone: 609-758-1900
Website: www.newegyptspeedway.net
Facebook: www.facebook.com/newegyptspeedwayofficial
Twitter: www.twitter.com/nesspeedway
Media Contact: Pete MacDonald – 609-758-1900 – nesoffice@comcast.net
Labor Day Double Dip On Tap For New Egypt Speedway This Saturday August 31st; Twin 20’s For Vahlco Wheels Modifieds
New Egypt, NJ – Like the saying goes, double your pleasure, double your fun. That is the case at New Egypt Speedway this Saturday night when the 2nd Annual Labor Day Double Dip is taking place for the Vahlco Wheels Modifieds who will do battle in not one but two 20-lap feature events this weekend. Billy Pauch Jr. leads the points right now over Danny Bouc, Brandon Grosso, Ryan Krachun and Mike Butler and with two races this weekend, the points can certainly get shaken up. Also in action this Saturday will be the Larry’s Hot Rods & Harley’s Northeast Wingless Sprint Cars, Hammer Sportsman and the Mike’s Performance Center 4-Cylinders. Rich Mellor, Bob Lineman Jr. and Mike Fox currently lead the point standings in those respective divisions.
All sets of twins will be admitted free on Saturday night. Adult admission is $25, Seniors (65+) are $23, Teens (12-15) & Military w/ID are $15 with Kids 11 & Under being FREE. Pit gates will open at 4pm, Grandstands at 5pm with Hot Laps starting at 6pm and Racing beginning at 7pm! This will be our last 7pm start of the season as starting next week we will move back to a 6pm starting time.
As the points season starts to wind down, New Egypt Speedway still has some big events left in its 2019 season starting with the John Romano Memorial coming up on September 7th, Modified championship night coming up on September 14th, Championship night on September 15th, the 3rd Annual Legends of the Fall 75 on October 5th, AMA Flat Track Motorcycles on Saturday night October 19th and the 7th Annual All Star Cup Shootout on Saturday October 26th.
New Egypt Speedway, which is New Jersey’s premier dirt racing facility, is located on Route 539 just minutes from Six Flags Great Adventure and the New Jersey Turnpike. A racy 7/16-mile D-shaped dirt oval, New Egypt Speedway serves Garden State race fans with some of the best competition in the country. New Egypt’s state-of-the-art facilities feature daylight-quality lighting and excellent sightlines from any seat in the house. The grandstands are fully wheelchair accessible with wide, clear, and well-groomed walkways. Concession facilities serve up everything from Jersey Burgers to ice cream treats at family-friendly prices.
For more information, visit online: www.newegyptspeedway.net, “Like” us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/newegyptspeedwayofficial, or follow us on Twitter @nesspeedway.
