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NEWS FROM THE ROGERS FAMILY OPERATED GRANDVIEW SPEEDWAY, BECHTELSVILLE, PA
TRACK PHONE: 610.754.7688 or visit www.grandviewspeedway.com
MEDIA CONTACT: Ernie Saxton @ esaxton144@aol.com, 215.752.7797 or 267.934.7286
Race results story created by Vicki Gehris
STRUNK, SCHUTZ AND HIRTHLER COP FIRST NASCAR FEATURE WINS OF THE SEASON AT GRANDVIEW ON K&N FILTERS NIGHT
BECHTELSVILLE, PA. JUNE 10, 2018. . . Jeff Strunk, ten-time NASCAR T.P. Trailers Modified point champion, defending NASCAR Late Model point champion Chuck Schutz and NASCAR Sportsman defending champion Brian Hirthler were in victory lane for the first time this season on Saturday night at Grandview Speedway when they each won their respective feature. The activities were sponsored by K&N Filters and broadcast by RCN-TV, Allentown.
Strunk, the fourth different Modified winner of the season, held off the late stage challenges of Mike Gular, currently second in the point standings, for his 68th career win in the 30-lap event. Strunk dedicated the win to former promoter Bruce Rogers, who passed away last year, and to Ben Moyer, a longtime supporter of racing that recently lost his battle to cancer plus Strunk also thanked all the supportive fans.
Schutz got by leader Kyle Merkel for the lead with five laps to go in the 25-lap Late Model feature to become the fourth different winner thus far.
Brian Hirthler became the season’s fifth different NASCAR Sportsman 25-lap feature winner by holding off the challenges of runner-up Ryan Beltz.
Providing all winners met the necessary requirements, they received monetary awards from T.P. Trailers, products from VP Gas. Strunk, Kyle Merkel and Hirthler were the recipients of the Dan’s Deli ½-way hoagie award.
The onset of the Modified feature saw Jared Umbenhauer outgun pole sitter Chris Esposito to take the early lead and immediately outdistanced himself from the remaining 27-car starting grid.
Steve Swinehart’s seventh lap spin between the third and fourth turn regrouped the pack, but that didn’t hamper Umbenhauer leaving Eric Biehn, Esposito, Justin Grim and Strunk, who started third, first, seventh and 13th in pursuit.
Strunk advanced to second on the 10th lap restart caused when Mike Kellner and Kevin Hirthler tangled along the backstretch.
On the 14th lap yellow brought out when Chris Gambler spun in the fourth turn, Strunk got the edge on Umbenhauer to become the new leader.
Within no time Strunk opened daylight leaving Umbenhauer, Gular, Biehn and Duane Howard to give chase.
The red had to be thrown on the 24th lap for a fiery crash that involved Umbenhauer. Strunk had just squeezed by the spinning cars of Bobby Trapper Jr. and Ron Kline in the third turn. Umbenhauer wasn’t as fortunate as he hit the two. Flipped and the car erupted into a huge fireball. He quickly exited the inferno in which firefighters had a tough time extinguishing, but they finally got it under control. Umbenhauer was uninjured, but the car was heavily damaged. On the restart Strunk chose the inside lane leaving Gular to take the outside path to challenge. Strunk wasted no time keeping the Glenn and Bonita Hyneman-owned No. 126 at the head of the others. Behind the pair Howard, current point leader Brett Kressley and Biehn jockeyed for the remaining top five positions.
Strunk never surrendered the lead and went on to return to the winner’s circle – a place he was shut out of since September 2017 when he won the Freedom 76. Finishing second for the second race in a row was Gular followed by Kressley, Howard and defending point champion Craig Von Dohren.
Umbenhauer, Kevin Hirthler, Kyle Weiss and Strunk won the heats. The consolations went to Brett Gilmore and Dan Waisempacher.
After several incidents to get the first lap of the Late Model feature in the books, pole sitter Drew Weisser set the early pace for five laps before he spun in the fourth turn relinquishing first to Kyle Merkel. The battle behind Merkel on the restart for second through fifth was comprised of Chuck Schutz, Brian Shuey, Lou Egrie and brother Sean Merkel.
K. Merkel and Schutz put on a fierce side-by-side dual for the lead as the race progressed. With Merkel sticking to the high side and Schutz down low.
Lap cars came in to play in the closing stages and with five laps to go Schutz used them to his advantage and took the lead from Merkel.
Shut out of the winner’s circle since August 5, 2017, Schutz kept this fellow competitors behind him as he went on to claim his 49th career win. Following him across the line were K. Merkel, Shuey, S. Merkel and Egrie.
Andrew Kreis and K. Hirthler diced for the lead for three laps before Hirthler took to the high side and proceeded to take control of the Sportsman feature.
While Hirthler showed the way, the action behind him was hot and heavy between Kreis, Beltz, Louden Reimert and Dylan Swinehart with Brad Arnold trying to get into the thick of the mix.
Beltz took over the second spot on the 14th lap and set sail after Hirthler, who had a sizeable lead built up.
A one-lap shoot-out was set up when B.J. Joly spun into the homestretch infield and was at a very dangerous spot. This regrouped the field.
Hirthler, absent from the winner’s circle since April 8, 2017 kept everyone behind and went on to capture his second career triumph. Chasing him across the line were Beltz, Reimert, Kreis and Arnold.
Heats were won by Kreis, Beltz and Hirthler. Kyle Lilick won the consolation race.
On Thursday, June 14th, 7:30 p.m. the traveling United States Auto Club non-wing Sprint cars will be in action in the annual Jesse Hockett Memorial featuring several top name racers from across the nation. In addition the always popular 358 Modifieds will be in action with a number of visiting talents expected to take part. The Modified race will be a NASCAR point race.
Adult admission for the USAC/358 Modified doubleheader is $30 while youngsters 6-11 pay $10. Kids under 6 are admitted free. Pit admission is $35. Spectator gates open at 5 p.m.
Longtime supporter T.P.Trailers and Truck Equipment of Limerick will be sponsoring the Saturday, June 16th tripleheader featuring the NASCAR 358 Modifieds, Late Models and Sportsman stock cars. This would be a great opportunity to take dad out to celebrate Father’s Day and enjoy a great night of action packed stock car racing.
Adult admission is just $15 while youngsters under 12 are admitted free.
RACE RESULTS
K&N Filters Night Modified Feature (30 Laps): 1. Jeff Strunk, 2. Mike Gular, 3. Brett Kressley, 4. Duane Howard, 5. Craig Von Dohren, 6. Eric Biehn, 7. Tim Buckwalter, 8. Kevin Hirthler, 9. Kenny Gilmore, 10. Justin Grim, 11. Ryan Brim, 12. Ryan Lilick, 13. Steve Swinehart, 14. Ron Kline, (provisional), 15. Skylar Sheriff, 16. Kyle Weiss, 17. Chris Esposito, 18. Brett Gilmore, 19. Chris Butler, 20. Chris Gambler, 21. Joe Fanelli, 22. Dan Waisempacher, 23. Jared Umbenhauer, 24. Bobby Trapper Jr., 25. Ron Seltmann Jr., 26. Doug Manmiller, 27. Mike Kellner, 28. John Willman. DNQ: Bobby Gunther, Steve Young, Carroll Hine III, Jordan Henn, Briggs Danner, Bobby Trapper, Mark Kratz and Ron Myers.
K&N Filters Night Late Model Feature (25 Laps): 1. Chuck Schutz, 2. Kyle Merkel, 3. Brian Shuey, 4. Sean Merkel, 5. Lou Egrie, 6. Draw Weisser, 7. Steve Wilson, 8. Steve Todorow, 9. Danny Snyder, 10. Dirk Rimrott, 11. Patrick Robinson, 12. Shawn Horning, 13. Dustin Fitzcharles, 14. Bryon Sipe, 15. Todd Ravel, 16. Dallas Breidenbach.
K&N Filters Night Sportsman Feature (25 Laps): 1. Brian Hirthler, 2. Ryan Beltz, 3. Louden Reimert, 4. Andrew Kreis, 5. Brad Arnold, 6. Dylan Swinehart, 7. Brad Grim, 8. Jack Butler, 9. Mike Lisowski, 10. Brad Brightbill, 11. Kenny Bock, 12. Jesse Landis, 13. Kyle Lilick, 14. Mike Mammana, 15. Derrick Smith, 16. Jim Housworth, 17. Gary Wagner, 18. Andy Clemmer, 19. Josh Adams, 20. B.J. Joly, 21. Craig Whitmoyer, 22. Nico Flammer, 23. Kurt Bettler, 24. Mark Kemmerer (provisional), 25. Nathan Mohr. DNQ: Lex Shive, Mike Koffel, Mike Florito and Ryan Higgs.
COMING EVENTS:
Thursday, June 14: Thunder on the Hill Racing Series 7:30 PM USAC Non-Wing Sprints Jesse Hockett Classic Plus 358 Modifieds (NASCAR points)
Saturday, June 16: TP Trailers & Truck Equipment Night Modifieds, Sportsman, Late Models--7:30 PM
Saturday, June 23: SAFETY NET SANCTUARY RAFFLE FUNDRAISER featuring 40-Lapper for Sportsman plus racing for 358 Modifieds and Late Models –Adult admission is $18 kids under 12 free
Saturday, June 30: Bechtelsville Car Wash Night –Modifieds, Sportsman, Mid-Atlantic Sprint Series and Vintage Racers – no Late Model racing
Tuesday, July 3: 410 Pennsylvania Sprint Speed Week Series plus 358 Modifieds (NASCAR points) part of Thunder on the Hill Series – Gates open at 5 p.m. Racing at 7:30 p.m.
K&N FILTERS NIGHT FEATURES NASCAR STOCK CAR RACING AT GRANDVIEW SPEEDWAY SATURDAY NIGHT
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NEWS FROM THE ROGERS FAMILY OPERATED GRANDVIEW SPEEDWAY, BECHTELSVILLE, PA
TRACK PHONE: 610.754.7688 or visit www.grandviewspeedway.com
MEDIA CONTACT: Ernie Saxton @ esaxton144@aol.com, 215.752.7797 or 267.934.7286
K&N FILTERS NIGHT SET FOR GRANDVIEW SPEEDWAY ON SATURDAY
USAC SPRINT CARS HEADLINE THE ACTION ON THURSDAY, JUNE 14
BECHTELSVILLE, PA June 5, 2018 . . . Current T.P.Trailers NASCAR 358 Modified point leader Brett Kressley will be looking for his third win of the season when NASCAR stock car racers take to the Grandview Speedway on Saturday for K&N Filters Night racing action. Making up the rest of the tripleheader show will be the exciting Late Models and action packed Sportsman stock cars.
Plans call for a full series of qualifying events to be presented topped off by a 30-lap feature race for the Modifieds that starts the 28 top performers of the night. The Sportsman and Late Model racers will each take part in 25-lap feature races.
Again this Saturday the Low Down & Dirty Meet & Greet will feature three of the weekly performers with their race cars at the main gate area signing autographs, chatting with fans and signing autographs. Included this Saturday will be Modified racer Steve Young, Sportsman talent Kurt Bettler and past champion Brian Shuey representing the Late Models. The session gets underway at 5:00 p.m.
Adult admission is just $15 while youngsters under 12 are admitted free. There is free parking available on the speedway grounds. Spectator gates open at 5:30 p.m. and all seats offer a great view of the on track action.
Then on Thursday, June 14th, 7:30 p.m. the traveling United States Auto Club non-wing Sprint cars will be in action in the annual Jesse Hockett Memorial featuring several top name racers from across the nation. In addition the always popular 358 Modifieds will be in action with a number of visiting talents expected to take part. The Modified race will be a NASCAR point race.
Adult admission for the USAC/358 Modified doubleheader is $30 while youngsters 6-11 pay $10. Kids under 6 are admitted free. Pit admission is $35. Spectator gates open at 5 p.m.
T.P.Trailers and Truck Equipment of Limerick will be sponsoring the Saturday, June 16th tripleheader featuring the 358 Modifieds, Late Models and Sportsman.
And an event that is sure to be popular with fans and racers who are pet lovers is the Safety Net Sanctuary Raffle Fundraiser on Saturday, June 23rd. The care forever home for animals located on 11 acres in Fleetwood, PA gives a home to dogs, cats and farm animals. No animals are euthanized. Fans are invited to bring dog and cat food to be placed in special containers and take part in the raffle that will have winners walking off with gift baskets, race team items and area business gift certificates. A number of animals will be on display including a potbellied pig. For more info telephone Lisa Marie Poper at 610.944.8099.
Racing action on the 23rd will feature the annual Sportsman 40 lapper, the NASCAR 358 Modifieds and Late Models.
Grandview Speedway is a one-third-mile, banked clay track, located on Passmore Road in Bechtelsville, PA just off Route 100 ten miles north of Pottstown. For event information check in at www.grandviewspeedway.com, Facebook or telephone 610.754.7688.
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NEWS FROM THE ROGERS FAMILY OPERATED GRANDVIEW SPEEDWAY, BECHTELSVILLE, PA
TRACK PHONE: 610.754.7688 or visit www.grandviewspeedway.com
MEDIA CONTACT: Ernie Saxton @ esaxton144@aol.com, 215.752.7797 or 267.934.7286
Race results by Vicki Gehris
FINALLY MA NATURE COOPERATES, NASCAR RACES AT GRANDVIEW SPEEDWAY SATURDAY WON BY BRETT KRESSLEY, WAYNE PFEIL AND KYLE LILICK
BECHTELSVILLE, PA MAY 27, 2018 – After a two week hiatus courtesy of Mother Nature, racing finally returned to the 1/3-mile clay high banks of Grandview Speedway on Saturday night.
Brett Kressley, became the first repeat winner of the season in the 30-lap T.P. Trailers NASCAR Modified feature for his fifth Saturday night victory. It didn’t come easy for the current point leader as Mike Gular pressured him from the Dan’s Deli ½-way hoagie marker, through numerous cautions, until the checkered flag was unfurled.
Wayne Pfeil led from start to finish in the 25-lap NASCAR Late Model feature to record his first win of the season and 12th career win by a healthy margin over teammate and runner-up Kyle Merkel. Pfeil became the third different winner thus far this season in the division.
In the 25-lap NASCAR Sportsman feature Kyle Lilick led the first eight laps before Dylan Swinehart took the high line coming off the fourth turn to become the new leader. Lilick regained control on the 21st lap and stayed there until he posted his first win of the season and second career triumph as the fourth different winner of 2018.
All feature winners received monetary awards from T.P. Trailers providing they met the necessary requirements plus awards from VP Racing Fuels.
Modified action saw Briggs Danner set the pace for one lap before Skylar Sheriff overtook him on the second lap restart for a five-car second turn incident.
Behind Sheriff, Ray Swinehart, rookie Jordan Henn, Brian Krummel and Bobby Trapper Jr., another rookie competed second through fifth with Kressley making his move to advance into the top five.
Danner stopped along the backstretch with a flat tire for yet another caution on lap six. Sheriff held onto first when action resumed, but by this time Kressley, Krummel, Henn and Gular battled for positions behind him.
Kressley, who powered his way to the front from 15th, was in the lead by the 11th lap – the same time Gular overtook second to challenge him.
Gular tried several times to pass Kressley, but each bid fell short.
The caution came out when Doug Manmiller stopped in the first turn on the 18th lap. On the restart Kressley hopped the third turn cushion which gave Gular an opportunity to pass him, but Kressley quickly regrouped to hold his position. Kressley commented in victory lane, “he knew Gular wasn’t going to get him on the inside and he picked up his pace when Gular showed him the nose of the car.”
With ten laps to go Frank Cozze, who started 13th, joined the front row action to make it a three-way battle. Krummel and Duane Howard, who had to go pit side with a flat right-rear tire on the second lap, but was able to rejoin the action in time, diced for the remaining positions.
Even though there seemed to be an overabundance of caution flags, Kressley kept everyone at bay and pulled into the winner’s circle for the second time in May. Finishing a close second was Gular followed by Cozze, Howard and Craig Von Dohren.
Trapper Jr., Cozze and Krummel won the heats. The consi went to Kyle Weiss.
Pfeil wasted no time keeping the Dave “Crazy” Yost owned No. 72 ahead of Bryon Sites, Chuck Schutz, Dave Ogin and Lou Egrie at the drop of the green in the Late Model feature
Defending point champion Schutz, took over second on the second lap to take chase after Pfeil leaving Sites, Egrie and Danny Snyder behind.
The red was thrown when Sites’ car caught fire on the homestretch on the 12th lap. He quickly exited the burning car and was uninjured. Pfeil was still the leader on the restart with Schutz giving him no room to slip-up.
Schutz, who drifted up high in turn one the previous lap stopped in the third turn for the yellow on the 14th circuit as his bad luck streak. This next attempt put Pfeil and teammate Merkel one and two and Pfeil knew he was there.
The second red came out on lap 17th when Drew Weisser hit the first turn wall with heavy impact and then Jordan Knepp, unable to avoid him made contact. All drivers were injured, but their cars sustained heavy damage. Pfeil led the pack to the green on the restart and within a few laps had a comfortable lead built up.
No one could catch Pfeil as he was able to get back in victory lane for the first time since August 19, 2017. Finishing second was Kyle Merkel followed by Lou Egrie, Danny Snyder and Steve Wilson.
It didn’t take Kyle Lilick long to go from second to first in the beginning of the sportsman feature while Nathan Mohr, Kenny Bock, Swinehart and Ryan Beltz followed suit for the running order behind him.
Mohr spun in the second turn for the ninth lap caution. On the restart Swinehart went close to the fourth turn boilerplate to get a good run and was successful at becoming the new leader.
With Swinehart showing the way, Lilick, Craig Whitmoyer, Brad Grim and Bock rounded out the top five.
Lilick was closing the gap Swinehart had built up as the race went on and by the 18th lap he reeled him in.
The lead changed for the third and final time on the 21st lap and now Swinehart diced with Whitmoyer for second as the top three were bumper to bumper.
Lilick never faltered and went on to claim the win. Whitmoyer took over second with one to go followed by Swinehart, Grim and Bock, for his best finish.
Heats were won by Lilick, Andrew Kreis and Mohr.
Come Saturday, June 2, the NASCAR racers will be back in action with a tripleheader show that will feature the excitement of T.P.Trailers 358 Modifieds, Late Models and Sportsman stock cars. With at least 12 events of racing planned fans can figure on a great night of racing entertainment. Adult fans pay just $15 for a ticket that gives them a seat with a clear view of all the exciting action taking place on the one-third-mile, banked clay oval. Youngsters under 12 are admitted free. There is free parking on the grounds of the speedway. And active military are always welcomed free or charge with proper ID.
Spectator gates open at 5:30 p.m. with the first event of racing set to take to the track at 7:30 p.m.
And on Sunday (June 3) the Outlaw Enduros and Blast from the Past Vintage Cars will try again to get their first show of the season in with a 1 p.m. starting time. Racing action for the Enduros will include Twin 50’s for the Big Cars and Twin 50’s for the Small Cars. The Junk Yard Cars will perform in a 50-lap Enduro and there will be a 10-lap main event for the Lady racers. The Blast from the Past Vintage Cars will make up the second part of the show. Adult admission is just $10 with kids under 12 admitted free.
FEATURE RACE RESULTS
T.P.Trailers Modified Feature (30 Laps): 1. Brett Kressley, 2. Mike Gular, 3. Frank Cozze, 4. Duane Howard, 5. Craig Von Dohren, 6. Brian Krummel, 7. Jeff Strunk, 8. Kenny Gilmore, 9. Justin Grim, 10. Kevin Hirthler, 11. Ryan Lilick (provisional), 12. Jordan Henn, 13. Bobby Trapper Jr., 14. Kyle Weiss, 15. Clay Butler, 16. Steve. Swinehart, 17. Dan Waisempacher, 18. Skylar Sheriff, 19. Brett Gilmore, 20. Mike Kellner, 21. Ron Seltmann Jr., 22. Ryan Grim, 23. Bobby Trapper, 24. Doug Manmiller, 25. Steve Young, 26. Eric Biehn, 27. Briggs Danner, 28. Ray Swinehart, 29. Mark Kratz. DNQ: Chris Gambler, Jared Umbenhauer, Bobby Gunther-Walsh, Ron Kline, John Willman and Joe Fanelli.
Late Model Feature (25 Laps): 1. Wayne Pfeil, 2. Kyle Merkel, 3. Lou Egrie, 4. Danny Snyder, 5. Steve Wilson, 6. Steve Todorow, 7. Todd Ravel, 8. Drew Weisser, 9. Jordan Knepp, 10. Chuck Schutz, 11. Bryon Sipe, 12. Dave Ogin, 13. Patrick Robinson.
Sportsman Feature (25 Laps): 1. Kyle Lilick, 2. Craig Whitmoyer, 3. Dylan Swinehart, 4. Brad Grim, 5. Kenny Bock, 6. Brad Brightbill, 7. Mike Lisowski, 8. Brad Arnold, 9. Loudon Reimert, 10. Jesse Landis, 11. Kurt Bettler, 12. Ryan Higgs, 13. Ken Eckert Jr., 14. Gary Wagner, 15. Joe Funk III, 16. Andy Clemmer, 17. Jack Butler, 18. Nathan Mohr, 19. Sean Weiss, 20. Jim Housworth, 21. Brian Hirthler, 22. Ryan Beltz, DNS: Andrew Kreis and Mark Kemmerer.
COMING EVENTS:
Saturday, June 2 Modifieds, Sportsman, Late Models--7:30 PM
Sunday, June 3 Outlaw Enduro & Blast from the Past Vintage Cars—1 PM
Saturday, June 9 K&N Night - Modifieds, Sportsman, Late Models--7:30 PM
Thursday, June 14 Thunder on the Hill Racing Series 7:30 PM USAC Non-Wing Sprints Jesse Hockett Classic Plus 358 Modifieds*
Saturday, June 16 TP Trailers & Truck Equipment Night Modifieds, Sportsman, Late Models--7:30 PM
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NEWS FROM THE ROGERS FAMILY OPERATED GRANDVIEW SPEEDWAY, BECHTELSVILLE, PA
TRACK PHONE: 610.754.7688 or visit www.grandviewspeedway.com
MEDIA CONTACT: Ernie Saxton @ esaxton144@aol.com, 215.752.7797 or 267.934.7286
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GRANDVIEW SPEEDWAY SET FOR TWO BIG NIGHTS OF RACING ACTION ON MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND
BECHTELSVILLE, PA May 22, 2018 . . . NASCAR sanctioned short track stock car racing will be the attraction at Grandview Speedway on Saturday night (May 26) kicking off two big nights of dirt track racing as part of Memorial Day weekend excitement.
The Saturday night show will feature the T.P.Trailers 358 Modifieds, Sportsman and Late Models. The tripleheader card of excitement will have racing starting at 7:30 p.m.
At least 12 events of stock car racing will be presented with 28 cars going to the starting line in the 30-lap Modified feature race while Late Models and Sportsman will each race in 25-lap main events after a full series of qualifying events.
Modified point leader Brett Kressley will be looking for his second win of the season with strong competition coming from the likes of Craig VonDohren, Duane Howard, Jeff Strunk, Mike Gular, Frank Cozze and a host of other talents.
Spectator gates open at 5:30 p.m. and that is when the Low Down and Dirty Internet radio show will be presenting their weekly Meet and Greet with drivers and cars on display. This week Sportsman racers Nathan Mohr and Ken Eckert Jr. will be there along with Modified talent Justin Grim.
Admission for the Saturday night action packed racing is just $15 for adults while youngsters under 12 are admitted FREE. There is free parking on the speedway grounds.
And the second part of the Memorial Day weekend action at Grandview will feature the first Pioneer Pole Buildings Thunder on the Hill Racing Series events on Sunday, May 27th with the 21st Annual Traffic Jam Big Block/Small Block Modifieds main event, a 40-lapper paying $5,000 to win, topping the show. Also included will be the Sportsman stock cars along with the Mid-Atlantic Sprint Series. Gates open at 5 p.m. while starts at 7:30 p.m.
Fans will have the opportunity to see top names in Modified stock car racing along with rising stars in Sportsman and Sprint car racing in the Sunday action.
Adult admission is $25 while youngsters 6 – 11 paying $10. Kids under 6 are admitted free. Admission to the pit area, no license required, is $35.
Complete information on racing at Grandview can be found at www.grandviewspeedway.com, Facebook or by telephoning 610.754.7688.
Grandview Speedway, one of the most successful NASCAR short tracks in the nation, is located on Passmore Road, just off Route 100, in Bechtelsville, PA 10 miles north of Pottstown.
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NEWS FROM THE ROGERS FAMILY OPERATED GRANDVIEW SPEEDWAY, BECHTELSVILLE, PA
TRACK PHONE: 610.754.7688 or visit www.grandviewspeedway.com
MEDIA CONTACT: Ernie Saxton @ esaxton144@aol.com, 215.752.7797 or 267.934.7286
WHELEN ENGINEERING NIGHT FEATURES 4 DIVISIONS OF AUTO RACING AT GRANDVIEW SPEEDWAY SATURDAY NIGHT
BECHTELSVILLE, PA May 18, 2018 . . . Just 32 points separate the top five racers in the NASCAR T.P.Trailers 358 Modified point standings at Grandview Speedway with young Brett Kressley leading the way with 557 tallies. All five racers and many more will be looking to improve their standings in the battle for the lucrative NASCAR and Track championships as stock car racing gets the green flag on Saturday night at 7:30 p.m.
The night of racing will be sponsored by longtime NASCAR supporter, Whelen Engineering.
Current champion Craig VonDohren, a ten time champion, is just 17 points behind the leader. Mike Gular, looking to become a first time titleholder is third with 538 counters just 19 points behind followed by DIRT Hall of Famer Frank Cozze and another ten time champion Jeff Strunk. Only Kressley has visited victory lane in the two nights of point racing run so far this season.
Actually there will be four divisions of auto racing competition including the Modifieds, Late Models, Sportsman and the added attraction of the Blast from the Past Vintage Racers.
Danny Snyder is on top of the standings with the Late Models while Brad Grim holds the top spot in the Sportsman division.
At least 12 events of exciting clay track stock car racing will make up the night of racing action. Adult admission is just $15 while youngsters under 12 being admitted for FREE. And there is free parking available on the speedway grounds.
Spectator gates open at 5:30 p.m. and that is when the Low Down and Dirty Internet radio show will be presenting their weekly Meet and Greet with drivers and cars on display. This will Sportsman racers Nathan Mohr and Ken Eckert Jr. will be there along with Modified talent Justin Grim.
NASCAR stock car racing action will return on Saturday, May 26th with the T.P.Trailers 358 Modifieds, Late Models and Sportsman racers being featured.
For the latest updates check in at www.grandviewspeedway.com, Facebook or telephone 610.754.7688.
Grandview Speedway, a one-third-mile, banked clay track, is located on Passmore Road in Bechtelsville, PA just 10 miles north of Pottstown.
ATLANTIC CITY ‘NAPA KNOW HOW’ INDOOR AUTO RACING DATES SET FOR JANUARY 25-26, 2019
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2018 INDOOR AUTO RACING CHAMPIONSHIP SERIES FUELED BY VP RACING FUELS
Event Promoter: Len Sammons @609.888.3618 – Release created by Steve Barrick
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ATLANTIC CITY ‘NAPA KNOW HOW’ INDOOR AUTO RACES 2019 DATES SET FOR JANUARY 25-26
TRENTON, NJ May 8, 2018 . . . The Indoor Auto Racing Series fueled by VP Racing Fuels events promoter Len Sammons has set Friday, January 25 and Saturday, January 26, 2019 as the dates for the 17th running of the NAPA Know How Weekend inside historic Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City, N.J.
Indoor auto racing inside Atlantic City’s Boardwalk Hall dates back to the late 1930s. Indoor racing was revived for the first time in 1965 and continued through 1981 when, with the advent of casino gambling, racing ceased. Sammons brought the event back to life in 2003.
The lightning fast TQ Midgets will again headline the program which is highlighted by Saturday night’s traditional 40 lap Gambler’s Classic feature event. The quick and agile Champ Karts and the unpredictable and rugged Slingshots will once again be part of the triple header.
“The last weekend in January has been the traditional date for the running of Gambler’s Classic and we are pleased to schedule it there once again for next year,” Sammons said. “It’s the date our drivers and fans have told us year after year that they like.”
Ryan Flores won the 2018 Gambler’s Classic for TQ Midgets. Cale Ross won the Champ Kart main event and Brett Bieber the Slingshot headliner.
“Atlantic City is the anchor for the Indoor Auto Racing Series,” Sammons stated. “We are working on dates for the other events for next season, including the second annual East Coast Dirt Nationals. Look for announcements in the coming weeks as building contracts are finalized.”
Indoor Auto Racing Series 2018 champions were Justin Bonsignore in the TQs, Ross in Champ Karts and Cody Kline in Slingshots.
Past Gambler’s Classic TQ Midget feature race winners in addition to 2018 race victor Flores include three time winners Erick Rudolph (2012, 2015, 2017) and Anthony Sesely (2013, 2014, 2016), the late Ted Christopher (2009, 2011), Lou Cicconi, Jr. (2006, 2010), Joe Payne, Sr. (2004, 2007), Andy Mackereth (2003), Jeff Heotzler (2005) and Mike Tidaback (2008).
For more information visit www.indoorautoracing.com.
KRESSLEY, TODOROW AND ARNOLD WIN FEATURES AND BEAT MA NATURE AT GRANDVIEW SATURDAY NIGHT
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NEWS FROM THE ROGERS FAMILY OPERATED GRANDVIEW SPEEDWAY, BECHTELSVILLE, PA
TRACK PHONE: 610.754.7688 or visit www.grandviewspeedway.com
MEDIA CONTACT: Ernie Saxton @ esaxton144@aol.com, 215.752.7797 or 267.934.7286
Race results by Vicki Gehris
KRESSLEY, ARNOLD AND TODOROW WIN FEATURES AND BEAT MA NATURE AT GRANDVIEW SATURDAY
BECHTELSVILLE, PA. May 6, 2018 . . . Racing action on Saturday night at Grandview Speedway was interrupted by a few rain delays, but track crew and management dealt with the situation and through the cooperation of all drivers and everyone involved, a complete show was presented and Ma Nature was defeated.
Brett “The Threat” Kressley, who captured his last win at the 1/3-mile oval on September 9, 2017, jumped into the lead on the 17th lap restart and withstood runner-up Jeff Strunk’s challenges to post his first win of the season in the 30-lap T.P. Trailers NASCAR 358 Modified feature.
In the 25-lap Sportsman feature Brad Arnold inherited the lead when leader Dylan Swinehart was put back two positions prior to the fifth lap restart for aggressive driving. Arnold, who suffered a blown engine in warmups back on April 21 and couldn’t compete in the events, went on to hold off the bids of fast approaching Craig Whitmoyer for his first win of the year. Arnold last stood in the winner’s circle on June 25, 2016.
Steve Todorow scored his second career victory by taking hoe the checkered in the 25-lap Late Model feature. His last win was September 3, 2016.
All three feature winners received monetary awards courtesy of T.P. Trailers and VP Racing Fuels presented merchandise bonuses if any of the winners used their products. In order to receive the items the winners had to meet the necessary requirements. The Dan’s Deli half-way hoagie awards went to Brett Gilmore, Modified; Brad Arnold, Sportsman and Steve Todorow, Late Model.
All three feature winners along with another star studded field of Modifieds, Sportsman and Late Models will return to action on Saturday night at 7:30 p.m.
Brett Gilmore outgunned polesitter Dan Waisempacher for the early lead in the Modified main event trailed by Joe Fanelli, Mike Kellner and Ray Swinehart.
Ray Swinehart brought out the first caution on the seventh lap when he broke in the fourth turn. Doug Manmiller, who had nowhere to go, spun to avoid contact. It was still B. Gilmore showing the way when action resumed being chased by Waisempacher, Kressley, Fanelli and Strunk.
Kressley advanced to second to put his bids in for the top spot on the 11th lap restart needed when Duane Howard stopped in the fourth turn with a flat tire.
The red was thrown on lap 17 after Waisempacher, who was falling back positions as the race progressed, rode the first turn outside wall on his roof. He was uninjured. On the next attempt Kressley got a run on B. Gilmore coming off the third turn to take over first. Gilmore, trying to regain first, spun in the second turn in front of the others to regroup the field and void the restart.
Once again the restart had to be called back when a multi-car accident blocked turns one and two. Finally action resumed with Kressley at the head of the pack, but by this time Strunk, Kellner, Ryan Grim and Craig VonDohren completed the top five.
It seemed like every time Strunk had momentum going and was reeling Kressley in the yellow came out. This time it was when Kyle Weiss spun along the front chute on lap 19. Kressley wasted no time keeping Strunk at bay on the restart.
Everyone got another opportunity to overtake Kressley with five laps to go after another flat tire caused Howard to stop in turn four. Kressley was determined to keep the competition behind him and that’s what he did until the checkered fell on his third career win. Chasing him across the line were Strunk, Grim, VonDohren and Mike Gular, who started deep in the pack in the 24th spot after qualifying through the consi.
Ray Swinehart, VonDohren, B. Gilmore and Kressley were the heat winners. Consi winners were Tim Buckwalter and Jared Umbenhauer, who later scratched out of the feature before it started.
Nathan Mohr set the pace for two laps in the Sportsman feature before Louden Reimert stopped in turn three for the third lap caution. On the restart Swinehart made his way to the front from third and Mohr fell to third since Arnold followed through for second at the same time.
A fourth turn tangle on lap five that involved Mark Kemmerer, Nathan Brinker and Reimert caused another yellow. Before action resumed officials placed Swinehart back two spots for an earlier incident.
This turn of events relined the pack with Arnold the new leader followed by Mohr, Swinehart and Jack Butler.
Behind Arnold the battle for second brewed between Butler and Craig Whitmoyer. This allowed Arnold to build up a comfortable lead.
After a heated dual, Whitmoyer finally cleared Butler and took chase after Arnold.
No one could reel Arnold in to pressure him and he scored his third career win. Finishing second was Whitmoyer followed by Butler, Brad Brightbill and Brad Grim.
Heats were won by Butler, Ryan Beltz and Arnold. Mike Lisowski won the consi.
In the 25-lap Late Model feature Drew Weisser took the early lead and set the pace for seven laps until he went too high coming off the fourth turn an before he regained control, Todorow and Wayne Pfeil got past him for first and second respectively.
Behind Todorow and Pfeil, Weisser, Danny Snyder and Lou Egrie diced for positions.
Pfeil challenged Todorow on occasion, but Todorow always pulled away.
Once Todorow took control he never looked back and he was able to chalk up his second career win trailed by Pfeil, Snyder, Egrie and Chuck Schutz.
RACE RESULTS
T.P.Trailers Modified Feature (30 Laps): 1. Brett Kressley, 2. Jeff Strunk, 3. Ryan Grim, 4. Craig VonDohren, 5. Mike Gular, 6. Frank Cozze, 7. Doug Manmiller, 8. Mike Kellner, 9. Ryan Lilick, 10. Mike Mahaney, 11. Tim Buckwalter, 12. Kyle Weiss, 13. Kevin Hirthler, 14. Kenny Gilmore, 15. Joe Fanelli, 16. Ron Kline (alternate). DNF: 17. Duane Howard, 18. Bobby Trapper, 19. Clay Butler, 20. Steve Swinehart, 21. Brett Gilmore, 22. Dan Waisempacher, 23. Brian Krummel, 24. Ron Myers, 25. Eric Biehn, 26. Justin Grim, 27. Ray Swinehart, 28. John Willman. DNS: Jared Umbenhauer. DNQ: Briggs Danner, Mark Kratz, Danny Erb, Jordan Henn, Skylar Sheriff, Bobby Trapper, Chris Esposito, Steve Young, Bobby Gunther-Walsh, Ron Seltmann Jr. and Chris Gambler.
Sportsman Feature (25 Laps): 1. Brad Arnold, 2. Craig Whitmoyer, 3. Jack Butler, 4. Brad Brightbill, 5. Brad Grim, 6. Ryan Higgs, 7. Dylan Swinehart, 8. Louden Reimert, 9. Lex Shive, 10. Mike Lisowski, 11. Ryan Beltz, 12. Mark Kemmerer, 13. Jim Housworth, 14. Joe Funk III, 15. Kenny Bock, 16. Nathan Brinker, 7. Nathan Mohr, 18. Nate Klinger, 19. Josh Adams (alternate), DNF: 20. BJ Joly, 21. Gary Wagner, 22. Brian Hirthler, 23. Kyle Lilick, 24. Kurt Bettler. DNQ: Andy Clemmer, Mike Koffel, Richard Emmel, Derrick Smith, Aaron Bowes, Nico Flammer.
Late Model Feature (25 Laps): 1. Steve Todorow, 2. Wayne Pfeil, 3 Danny Snyder, 4. Lou Egrie, 5. Chuck Schutz, 6. Drew Weisser, 7. Patrick Robinson, 8. Steve Wilson, 9. Kody Sites, 10. Bryon Sipe. DNS: Kyle Merkel, Todd Ravel and Jordan Knepp.
Grandview Speedway 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.
COMING EVENTS:
Saturday, May 12, 7:30 p.m. NASCAR T.P.Trailers 358 Modifieds, Late Models and Sportsman stock cars.
Saturday, May 19, 7:30 p.m. Whelen Engineering Night featuring NASCAR T.P.Trailers 358 Modifieds, Late Models and Sportsman stock cars along with Blast from the Past Vintage cars.
Saturday, May 26, 7:30 p.m. NASCAR T.P.Trailers 358 Modifieds, Late Models and Sportsman stock cars.
Sunday, May 27, 7:30 p.m. Thunder on the Hill Racing Series featuring 21st Annual Traffic Jam Big Block/358 Modifieds*, Sportsman and Mid-Atlantic Sprint Series
