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Promoter: Len Sammons, Len Sammons Motors ports Productions
609.888.3618
Media Contact: Ernie Saxton Communications, Inc.
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ENTRY FORMS, RULES FOR BALTIMORE, PROVIDENCE INDOOR AUTO RACES NOW AVAILABLE ON LINE, BALTIMORE TICKETS ON SALE OCT. 29

BALTIMORE, MD October 23, 2012 . . . Exciting Indoor Auto Racing is coming to the 1st Mariner Arena in Baltimore on Saturday, December 8. Tickets for the first time event in Baltimore are slated to go on sale Monday, October 29 at noon at all Ticketmaster locations and the arena box office.
The show will feature the exotic TQ (Three Quarter) Midget race cars and agile Champ Karts that have put on many exciting indoor racing shows for a number of years under Len Sammons Productions.
Other Indoor Racing events are scheduled for the Dunkin’ Donuts Center in Providence, R.I., on December 31, 2012 and at Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City, N.J. for two consecutive days, February 1-2, 2013.
The 1st Mariner Arena is near the very popular Camden Yards baseball stadium and in the middle of Baltimore’s trendy Inner Harbor area, a tourist mecca with dozens of shops, restaurants and attractions.
“Baltimore is a great location for an indoor race,” said event organizer Len Sammons. “It is easily accessible from central Pennsylvania, Delaware and New Jersey. We expect the event to be as popular as our Atlantic City and Providence races have become in its very first year.”
Each class will compete against the clock in time trials that will determine starting positions in a series of qualifying heat races. The heat races will narrow the entries down to twenty-two starters for a 40-lap TQ Midget A-Main and a 25-lap Champ Kart feature event.
Grandstand gates will swing open at 6:00 p.m. with racing starting one hour later beginning with qualifying heat races.
Ted Christopher of Plainville, Ct., a many time NASCAR Whelen Modified champion, and a multi-time Indoor race winner in both Providence and Atlantic City, is the first official entrant for the Baltimore and Providence races. Other well known drivers such as Lou Cicconi Jr. and Joey Payne are expected to lead the TQ-Midget entries in the inaugural event.
Previous Indoor Champ Kart race winner Norman Hynes of Linthicum, Md. is expected to be a fan favorite as he bids for a home state victory opportunity.
Competitors intending to enter the Baltimore or Providence events may do so now on line.
Technical rules and race procedures for both events are available on line at www.aarn.com or by calling (609)-888-3618.
The entries are limited to 60 TQ-Midgets and 42 Champ Karts.
A host hotel for the Baltimore event will be announced in the very
near future.
The Clarion Inn in Seekonk, Mass. will serve as the host hotel for the Providence Indoor race. Located less than ten minutes from the Dunkin’ Donuts Center, Clarion guests will enjoy the ease of parking their vehicles at no charge in a secured area. Guests of the Clarion Inn will appreciate comfortable interior corridors that provide safe and easy room access. Reservations, available at a reduced nightly rate of $89.00, may be made by calling l-508-336-7300. With making reservations, ask for the “Indoor Racing” special rate.
The hotel restaurant, Di Parma Italian Table is open for lunch and
dinner. Di Parma also provides room Service and a complimentary
continental breakfast.
A gala post-race New Years’ Eve Party has been planned at the Clarion, featuring beef and turkey carving stations, fruit and cheese displays, complimentary beer and wine from 11 p.m. until the stroke of midnight and a champagne toast to herald the arrival of 2013.
Title and associate event sponsorships are being sought for the
three Indoor Race events.
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NEWS FROM GRANDVIEW SPEEDWAY
Presenting NASCAR sanctioned stock car racing plus special events
SERIOUS STOCK CAR RACING ENTERTAINMENT
Event promoter: Bruce Rogers @610.754.7688
Media Contact: Ernie Saxton Communications, Inc.
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COMING EVENTS:

Saturday, September 15, 7 p.m. A history marking event!!! BPG Racing Freedom 76 $50,000 To Win Championship for the 358 Modifieds. $40 for adults, $10 for youngsters 6 through 12 and under 6 admitted FREE.
Sunday, September 23, 1 p.m. NEETS Enduro Racing, 100 laps for big cars, 100 laps for small cars and 25 laps for Ladies. Also Blast from the Past Vintage Cars. $7 for adults
Sunday, September 30, 1 p.m. NEETS Enduro Racing and Blast From the Past Vintage Cars - $7
Saturday, October 13, 6 p.m. Thunder on the Hill Racing Series featuring 358 Modifieds, URC Sprints, ARDC Midgets, Sportsman, Legends, Monster Smash Demo Derby, Blast from the Past and Garden State Vintage Cars plus Vince’s Towing Owners Race. A Halloween Party Celebration.
Sunday, November 11, 7 a.m. to ??? Fall Racer’s Flea Market
Saturday, November 17th, 6 p.m. 50th Anniversary Awards Banquet, Gilbertsville, PA Fire Co. Social Hall
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THE BIGGEST EVENT IN THE 50 SEASON HISTORY OF GRANDVIEW SPEEDWAY TAKES PLACE SATURDAY, THE BPG RACING FREEDOM 76
Standing room areas will be made available if needed

BECHTELSVILLE, PA September 14, 2012 . . . Interest is running very high in the $50,000 to win BPG Racing Freedom 76 at Grandview Speedway set to take place on Saturday, September 15th at 7 p.m.
Thousands of fans are expected to fill the grandstands to see many of the top racing talents in dirt track modified racing test their skills in an effort to win the $50,000 first place money along with lap sponsorship money. Many feel this race, part of the 50th anniversary celebration for the speedway, will attract the largest crowd ever seen at the historic racing facility.
A full series of qualifying heat races along with consolation events and the Schaeffer Motorsports Minuteman 20 will decide the starters in the Freedom 76, 76 laps of action on the one-third-mile, banked clay oval, in addition to the five guaranteed starters that include New York racers Danny Johnson and Billy Decker, 2012 NASCAR Whelen All American Series track champion Duane Howard, Forrest Rogers Memorial presented by Pioneer Pole Buildings winner Kevin Hirthler and second place point finisher Doug Manmiller. Winners of the event during the last 25 years have been invited to make a qualifying attempt and should they not make it during their qualifying effort they will be added to the back of the starting field. It is expected that at least 34 Modifieds will start the race.
In addition fans will have the opportunity to see the heat winners and guaranteed starters run in the 10-lap Mertz Flying Mullet Cash Dash worth $1,500 to the winner.
The cars raced by Duane Howard, Late Model champion Chuck Schutz, Sportsman champion Jared Umbenhauer will be on display in the first turn area along with other race cars early in the afternoon. The champions will be interviewed late in the afternoon, estimating 5 p.m., by track announcer Ernie Saxton (he has announced all the Freedom 76 races) on the victory lane stage in the infield.
Tickets for the BPG Racing Freedom 76 will go on sale at 3:30 p.m. after all advance and season ticket holders are allowed to enter the speedway at 3 p.m. Adult tickets are priced at $40, youngsters 6 through 12 will pay $10 and children under 6 are admitted free. The Speedway does not accept credit cards.
There is a rain date set for Saturday, September 22nd that will follow the same schedule if needed.
With the huge crowd expected for this event should all seats be filled there will be standing room only opportunities made available in the main grandstand areas, the infield (in a protected area) and in the backstretch pit grandstand area. Prices will be posted.
There is free parking available on the speedway grounds. Campers are asked to stay close to the fourth turn area or head across the street. There is no block parking of campers and no roping off of areas permitted. There is additional parking in areas surrounding the speedway.
A special BPG Racing Freedom 76 tshirt is available at the novelty stand and a Grandview Speedway/BPG Racing Freedom 76 Yearbook/Program will also be available (including 10 pages of color including the covers) for $7.
Additional information including directions, lodging suggestions and weather can be found at www.grandviewspeedway.com or telephone 610.754.7688
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MEDIA NOTE: On behalf of the Rogers family let me again extend our thanks for the great support given the BPG Racing Freedom 76. If I can be of any assistance with your race coverage please be in touch. Thank you. Ernie Saxton

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$20,000 WAITS FOR THE WINNER OF THE FORREST ROGERS MEMORIAL PRESENTED BY PPB AT GRANDVIEW ON SATURDAY

Late Models and Sportsman also included in the special night

BECHTELSVILLE, PA August 9, 2012 . . . For a racer not having a good season a win in Saturday’s Forrest Rogers Memorial presented by Pioneer Pole Buildings at Grandview Speedway could turn it into a great season. A victory will reward the winning driver, who is a regular campaigner at the NASCAR sanctioned track, with $20,000. If the winner is a visiting racer the victory will be worth $10,000.
There will be lap money paid to the leader of each lap in the 50-lap Modified event. The Hard Charger in the Modified Classic will receive $100 courtesy of Bobby Gunther Walsh and his sponsors. TP Trailers of Limerick has posted $250 for the winner provided the TP decals are visible on each side of the car.
A significant perk that will go to the winner is a guaranteed starting spot in the $50,000 to win BPG Racing Freedom 76 set for Grandview Speedway on Saturday, September 15th.
With seven different winners in the NASCAR 358 Modified division this season there can be no clear cut favorite though many feel that Duane Howard has a good chance to visit victory lane for his ninth win of the season.
Lurking out of the limelight is nine time track champion Jeff Strunk and six time track champion Craig VonDohren. Neither driver has made it to victory lane this season at Grandview and a win in this rich classic would be very satisfying. VonDohren did come out on top in the recent Bashore/Pepsi Challenge, a one-on-one match race event for the Modifieds.
Others that could be considered as having possibilities at winning include last week’s feature winner Ray Swinehart, two feature winner Doug Manmiller, Meme DeSantis, Mike Gular, Chris Esposito, Jarrad Miller and others.
The Late Models and Sportsman stock cars will also be part of the Saturday, August 11th, racing action.
The first 1,000 paying spectators through the main gate will receive a FREE Forrest Rogers Memorial rally towel courtesy of Pioneer Pole Buildings.
Adult admission for the 42nd Annual Classic is $25 while youngsters 6 thru 12 pay just $10. Children under six are admitted free. Spectator gates open at 5:30 p.m. with racing getting the green at 7:30 p.m.
Lap sponsorships, priced at just $10, are still available and can be had by visiting the track office on race night or contact Ernie Saxton at 215.752.7797 or Esaxton144@aol.com.
Grandview Speedway, a NASCAR sanctioned one-third-mile, banked clay track, is located on Passmore Road in Bechtelsville, PA, just off Route 100 10 miles north of Pottstown. For information telephone 610.754.7688 or check in at www.grandviewspeedway.com
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NEWS FROM GRANDVIEW SPEEDWAY
Presenting NASCAR sanctioned stock car racing plus special events
Event promoter: Bruce Rogers @610.754.7688
Media Contact: Ernie Saxton Communications, Inc.
Ernie Saxton @ 215.752.7797
Fax @ 215.752.1518
E-mail: Esaxton144@aol.com
Cell: 267.934.7286
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COMING EVENTS:
Wednesday, May 23, 7:30 p.m. Keystone Cup 410 Sprint Cars and 358 Modifieds.
Saturday, May 26, 7:30 p.m. Bashore Trucking Night featuring NASCAR 358 Modifieds, Late Models and Sportsman.
Sunday, May 27, 1 p.m. NEETS Enduro Racing (100 laps for big cars, 100 laps for small cars plus 25 laps for Ladies) plus Blast from the Past Vintage Car Racing (double features). Admission for adults is $10
Sunday, June 2, 7:30 p.m. USG Night featuring NASCAR 358 Modifieds, Late Models and Sportsman
Admission prices for regular Saturday night events are $15 for adults, youngsters 12 and under are admitted FREE. And there is always Free Parking on the speedway grounds.

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SHORT STORY
HOWARD WINS FOURTH, WHITMOYER GETS SECOND WIN, LILICK SECOND WIN AND PFEIL WINS FIRST AT GRANDVIEW SPEEDWAY

BECHTELSVILLE, PA May 20, 2012 . . . For the fourth time this season Duane Howard was able to charge to victory in the NASCAR 358 Modified feature race, a 30 lapper, on Saturday night at Grandview Speedway. In the companion events Wayne Pfeil earned his first 20-lap Late Model feature win since 2009 while Craig Whitmoyer and Bob Lilick won 25-lap Sportsman feature races for the second time this season.
The “Big Three” battled for the victory in the Modified feature race with Howard comfortably in front at the finish after coming from 15th starting spot. Nine time champion Jeff Strunk finished second followed Craig VonDohren. All have been champions at the Berks County oval. Brad Missimer, an early leader, finish fourth while Mike Gular came from 20th to finish 5th. Howard picked a great night to win a feature as it was sponsored by BPG Racing, his car owner.
Wayne Pfeil led most of the laps to get his first win in three years at Grandview while Chuck Schutz put heavy pressure on in the closing laps to finish second. Jason Miller gained third followed by Ron Kline and Sean Merkel.
The first 25-lapper for the NASCAR Sportsman, a race rained out back on May 5th, was won by Whitmoyer coming on strong in the closing laps to take the win away from John Kovatch IV who had been the leader for several laps. Kyle Borrow finish third followed by Kenny Gilmore and Dave Dissinger.
For the second time this season Bob Lilick brought his unsponsored No. 53 home first in the 25-lap Sportsman feature. Paul Kline had a strong effort to grab second followed by Joe Funk, Whitmoyer and Tim Apgar.
Racing action returns to the one-third-mile, banked clay oval at Grandview Speedway on Saturday, May 26, 7:30 p.m. with a tripleheader show of NASCAR 358 Modifieds, Late Models and Sportsman sponsored by Bashore Trucking. Modifieds run in a 30 lap feature while Late Models run a 20-lap feature and Sportsman top program off with a 25-lap feature. Adult admission is just $15 while youngsters 12 and under are admitted FREE.

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FULL STORY
POINT LEADER HOWARD WINS MOD FEATURE FOR 4TH TIME, PFEIL TOPS LATE MODELS, WHITMOYER AND LILICK WIN SECOND SPORTSMAN FEATURES OF THE SEASON AT GRANDVIEW

BECHTELSVILLE, PA May 20, 2012 . . . NASCAR Whelen All American Series 358 Modified point leader Duane Howard earned his fourth feature win of the season on Saturday topping the field in the 30-lap 358 Modified feature sponsored by his car owner BPG Racing at Grandview Speedway. In the 20-lap Late Model feature race Wayne Pfeil won for the first time since April 30, 2009. And in the two 25-lap Sportsman feature races Bob Lilick Jr. won the first one, the Mobil 1 Oil sponsored event left from a May 5th rainout and it was Craig Whitmoyer winning the second feature. Close to 100 race cars took part in the night of racing action.
In the first event of the night Corey Sechrist set the early pace and held the top spot in the 25-lap Mobil 1 Sportsman feature race until the midway point when Bobby Lilick charged to the front. A four car tangle at the 15-lap marker closed up the field but Lilick was able to hold the top spot. A caution at 20 laps allowed the field the close up on the leader once again but Lilick again held off all challengers. At the finish Lilick (Plymouth Meeting) had his unsponsored No. 53 in front as the checkered flag fell. Second spot went to Paul Kline (Muhlenburg Park) followed by Joe Funk ( Coopersburg), Craig Whitmoyer (Hamburg) and Tim Apgar (Flemington, NJ).
Wayne Pfeil took the lead at the drop of the green and led all the laps with his J&H Automotive sponsored No. 72 to win the 20-lap Late Model feature race in a close down to the wire challenge from current Late Model point leader Chuck Schutz (looking for his sixth Late Model title). The win for the Mohnton racer was his first since 2009. Chuck Schutz (Pottstown) held on for second spot. Jason Miller (New Tripoli) had his strongest effort of the second gaining third followed by two feature winner Ron Kline (Salford) and Sean Merkel (Gilbertsville).

Former URC Sprint car racer Jason Clauss grabbed the lead at the start of the 30-lap NASCAR Whelen All American 358 Modified feature race. Kyle Follweiler stopped on the track bringing out the caution as he raced to the pits hoping to get back out before the green came out. Ray Swinehart jumped into the lead on the restart but just two laps later, with eight laps in the record book, Chris Esposito stopped on the track to bring out the caution once again. Both Esposito and Follweiler were able to continue.
At the nine lap marker it was Brad Missimer putting his Schaefer Motorsports No. 327 in front of the field.
Missimer set the pace until just five laps remained when Duane Howard, charging from 15th spot, took the lead with nine time champion Jeff Strunk, who had started 16th, chasing him.
Another stop on the track to bring out the caution had Doug Manmiller making a trip to the pits and setting up a battle for the top spot with 27 laps in the record book.
Howard, in the Blue Bell Air sponsored No. 4, led the field to the checkered flag. The Oley racer had a few car lengths of breathing room over second place finisher Jeff Strunk (Pottstown). Six time champion Craig VonDohren (Boyertown) finished third followed by Missimer (Bechtelsville) and Mike Gular (Green Lane) who had started in 20th spot.
The first couple laps of the final event of the night, a second 25-lap feature for the Sportsman stock cars, had Erik Renninger leading. On the third lap of the feature John Kovatch IV went to the front. Kenny Gilmore got to the front briefly and then gave the top spot back to Kovatch. At the halfway mark Kovatch continued to set the pace with Kyle Borrow nipping on his rear bumper.
In the closing laps Brian Hirthler spun causing a caution that closed the field up behind the leader and on the restart Craig Whitmoyer, who had went to the rear earlier in the race, charged to the front. The Hamburg racer was able to bring his RoadRunner Racing Fuels sponsored No. 99 home first with John Kovatch IV holding on for second spot. Kyle Borror (Peach Bottom) finished third followed by Kenny Gilmore (Fleetwood) and Dave Dissinger (Hamburg).
All four feature winners collected cash bonuses from TP Trailers of Limerick, PA for carrying the TP decals clearly visible on both sides of the car. Each feature winner also picked up two dinners courtesy of Texas Roadhouse Restaurant of Trexlertown, PA.
Dan’s Deli Halfway Leader Awards were earned by the leaders of each feature race at the halfway mark and the 10th place finisher in each feature took home $50 gift certificates from Cargo Trailer Sales in Lansdale, PA.
Searock’s Lawn Care Sportsman Hard Charger Awards went to Craig Whitmoyer in the first Sportsman feature gaining 13 positions and did it again in the second Sportsman feature gaining 10 positions. Mike Gular earned the Bobby Gunther Walsh and Sponsors Hard Charger Award gaining 15 positions in the NASCAR 358 Modified feature. The Salvage Transport Hard Charger Award went to Chuck Schutz for going from 7th to 2nd in the Late Model feature.
Qualifying heat races, 12 laps each, for the NASCAR 358 Modifieds were won by Justin Grim, Addison Meitzler, Todd Smith and Ray Swinehart. The 10-lap Modified consolation races were won by Shawn Reimert and Terry Mietzler.
Three eight lap qualifying events for the Sportsman were won by John Kovatch IV, Corey Sechrist and Jared Umbenhauer. And it was Wayne Pfeil and Ron Kline winning the Late Model qualifiers.
Racing action returns to the one-third-mile, banked clay oval at Grandview Speedway on Saturday, May 26th, 7:30 p.m. with a tripleheader show of NASCAR 358 Modifieds, Late Models and Sportsman sponsored by Bashore Trucking. Modifieds run in a 30 lap feature while Late Models run a 20 lap feature and Sportsman top off the night with a 25-lap feature. Adult admission is just $15 while youngsters 12 and under are admitted FREE.
Grandview Speedway, a NASCAR sanctioned one-third-mile, banked clay track, is located at 43 Passmore Road, Bechtelsville, PA, just off Route 100, 10 miles north of Pottstown. For race information telephone 610.754.7688 or check in at www.grandviewspeedway.com. For marketing information telephone Ernie Saxton at 215.752.7797 or email Esaxton144@aol.com.

NASCAR LATE MODELS, 20 LAPS:1. Wayne Pfeil 2. Chuck Schutz 3. Jason Miller 4. Ron Kline 5. Sean Merkel 6. Danny Snyder 7. Kory Fleming 8. Andy Ressler 9. Steve Nederostek 10. Dallas Breidenbach 11. Bill Henning 12. Lou Egrie Sr. 13. Steve Butler 14. Rick Todorow 15. John Giesler 16. David Ogin 17. Johnny Favinger 18. Drew Weisser 19. Sammy Schlosberg 20. Ron Chrisman 21. Dirk Rimrott 22. Mike Kellner 23. Buddy Mertz

NASCAR 358 MODIFIED FEATURE, 30 LAPS: 1. Duane Howard 2. Jeff Strunk 3. Craig VonDohren 4. Brad Missimer 5. Mike Gular 6. Ray Swinehart 7. Addison Meitzler 8. Glenn Strunk 9. Nate Christman 10. Meme DeSantis 11. Justin Grim 12. Todd Smith 13. Don Norris Jr. 14. Terry Meitzler 15. Jon Kellner Jr. 16. Kyle Weiss 17. Michael Weinert 18. Shawn Reimert 19. Tommy Scheetz Jr. 20. Brad Grim 21. Kyle Follweiler 22. John Willman 23. Doug Manmiller 24. Chris Esposito 25. Carroll Hine III 26. Jason Clauss 27. Kevin Hirthler 28. Jeremy Banos

NASCAR SPORTSMAN, MOBIL 1 25 LAP FEATURE (rained out on May 5) 1. Bob Lilick Jr. 2. Paul Kline 3. Joe Funk 4. Craig Whitmoyer 5. Tim Apgar 6. Dave Dissinger 7. Corey Sechrist 8. Billy Moyer 9. Brian Hirthler 10. Justin Andrews 11. Brad Brightbill 12. Mike Loney 13. John Kovatch IV 14. Kyle Borror 15. Jared Umbenhauer 16. Mike Lisowski 17. Steve Lozorak 18. Kevin Beach 19. Mike Stringer 20. Chris Jenkins 21. Steve Searock 22. Andy Fayash Jr.

NASCAR SPORTSMAN BPG RACING 25 LAP FEATURE 1. Craig Whitmoyer 2. John Kovatch IV 3. Kyle Borror 4. Kenny Gilmore 5. Dave Dissinger 6. Erik Renninger 7. Paul Kline 8. Bob Lilick Jr. 9. Joe Funk 10. Jared Umbenhauer 11. Ryan Beltz 12. Katie McCardle 13.Marc Herman 14. Tim Apgar 15. Kevin Brady 16. Andy Fayash Jr. 17. Brian Hirthler 18. Chris Jenkins 19. Jason Neidlinger 20. Corey Sechrist 21. Billy Moyer 22. Justin Andrews 23. Mike Lisowski 24. Brad Brightbill

UNOFFICIAL POINT STANDINGS FOR NASCAR MODIFIEDS
AS OF SUNDAY, MAY 20 , 2012

1. Duane Howard, Oley, PA #4 2062****
2. Jeff Strunk, Bechtelsville, PA #357 1899
3. Craig VonDohren, Boyertown, PA #1C 1652
4. Doug Manmiller, Shoemakersville, PA #46 1614*
5. Mike Gular, Green Lane, PA #3G 1576
6. Kyle Weiss, Hamburg, PA #21K 1347
7. Meme DeSantis, Temple, PA #88D 1340*
8. Terry Meitzler, Kutztown, PA #81 1217
9. Shawn Reimert, Oley, PA #58S 1103
10. Ryan Grim, Laury’s Station, PA #17 1064
11. Don Norris, Douglassville, PA #976 1057
12. Michael Weinert, Tamaqua, PA #18 976
13. Kevin Hirthler, Boyertown, PA #117 911
14. Nate Christman, Oley, PA #37 882
15. Brad Missimer, Bechtelsville, PA #327 878
16. Glenn Strunk, Bechtelsville, PA #41 872
17. Brad Grim, Allentown, PA #611 853
18. John Willman, Birdsboro, PA #74W 848
19. Tommy Scheetz Jr., Boyertown, PA #22 833
20. Jon Kellner Jr, Lansdale, PA #66 798
21. Ron Seltman, Lower Pottsgrove, PA #R19 755
22. Kyle Follweiler, Slatington, PA #42 752
23. Jarrad Miller, Barto, PA #917 751
24. Addison Meitzler, Kutztown, PA #21 719
25. Jordan Umbenhauer, Richland, PA #19 705
26. Chris Esposito, Perkasie, PA #31 670
27. Ray Swinehart, Perkiomenville, PA #33 668
28. Chad Brachmann, Niagara Falls, NY #14 617
29. Wade Hendrickson, Lawrenceville, NJ #20 585
30. Jon Kellner Sr., Lansdale, PA #67 578*

UNOFFICIAL POINT STANDINGS FOR NASCAR LATE MODELS
AS OF MAY 19, 2012

1. Chuck Schutz, Pottstown, PA #ONE 1955
2. Danny Snyder, Green Lane, PA #4S 1913*
3. Ron Kline, Salford, PA #3 1775**
4. Rick Todorow, Quakertown, PA #93 1647
5. Andy Ressler, Macungie, PA #46 1641
6. Jason Miller, New Tripoli PA #44 1625
7. Kory Fleming, Milford, NJ, #704 1539
8. Wayne Pfeil Jr., Mohnton, PA #72 1505*
9. Mike Kellner, Lansdale, PA #57 1441**
10. Sean Merkel, Gilbertsville, PA #117M 1419
11. John Giesler, Aston, PA #ZT1 1394
12. Lou Egrie, Sr. Willow Grove, PA #X4 1315*
13. Dallas Briedenbach, Royersford, PA #2 1234
14. Steve Nederostek, Walnutport, PA #769 1206
15. Dave Ogin, Bechtelsville, PA #31 1142
16. Drew Weisser, Reading, PA #19 1124
17. Bill Henning, Lansdale, PA #80 1102
18. Steve Butler, Quakertown, PA , #91 919
19. Doug Walton, Spring City, PA #02 820
20.. Dirk Rimrott, Phoenixville, PA #92 770
* denotes feature win (Feature wins listed are only those that are
NASCAR point events.)

UNOFFICIAL POINT STANDINGS FOR NASCAR SPORTSMAN
AS OF MAY 19, 2012

1. Dave Dissinger, Hamburg, PA #88X 1887
2. Paul Kline, Muhlenberg, PA #14 1756
3. Craig Whitmoyer, Hamburg, PA #99 1739**
4. Kyle Borror, Peach Bottom, PA #84 1651
5. Brad Brightbill, Sinking Springs, PA #19 1608*
6. Jared Umbenhauer, Richland, PA #19U 1551*
7. Mike Lisowski, Minersville, PA #15 1466
8. Joe Funk, Coopersburg, PA #14F 1427
9. Bobby Lilick, King of Prussia, PA #53 1316**
10. Brian Hirthler, Green Lane, PA #117 1209
11. Kevin Beach, Minersville, PA #17X 1176*
12. Ryan Beltz, Harleysville, PA #221 1161
13. Mike Loney, Taylor, PA #17D 1064
14. Mike Stringer, Germansville, PA #23 964
15. Cory Sechrist, Womelsdorf, PA #41 935
16. Steve Lozorak, Spring City, PA #23A 932
17. Steve Searock, Bath, PA #26 845
18. Eric Renninger, Bridgewater, NJ #51 811
19. Nick DeSantis, Temple, PA #88D 797
20. John Kovatch IV, #00 780

* denotes feature win (Feature wins listed are only those that are
NASCAR point events.)

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Grandview Speedway

NEWS FROM GRANDVIEW SPEEDWAY
Presenting NASCAR sanctioned stock car racing plus special events
Event promoter: Bruce Rogers @610.754.7688
Media Contact: Ernie Saxton Communications, Inc.
Ernie Saxton @ 215.752.7797
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HOWARD, SNYDER AND DISSINGER LEAD CLOSE POINT BATTLES AT GRANDVIEW SPEEDWAY, FOUR FEATURES SET FOR SATURDAY

BECHTELSVILLE, PA May 17, 2012 . . . The chase for the championships could get even tighter than they are after the four feature program is completed at Grandview Speedway on Saturday night, May 19th.
There will be two 25-lap features for the Sportsman stock cars, a 20 lapper for the Late Models and a 30-lap main event for the NASCAR 358 Modifieds. Going into the night’s racing, starting at 7:30 p.m., Duane Howard has just a 154 point edge over Jeff Strunk who is going for a 10th track title. Doug Manmiller sits with 1530 points just 224 points behind. Keep in mind a feature race victory rewards the winner with 300 points.
And in the Late Models Danny Snyder has a one point edge over Chuck Schutz while Dave Dissinger leads the new Sportsman division standings by just 37 points over Brad Brightbill.
All the standings could be shuffled on Saturday night in the BPG Racing sponsored night of racing that also includes a full series of qualifying events leading up to feature races in all three divisions.
Adult admission for the four feature event show is just $15.00 while youngsters 12 and under are admitted free. Spectator gates open at 5:30 p.m.
The first 150 adult admissions will receive a free ticket to NASCAR Sprint Cup qualifying sessions and ARCA 200 racing at Pocono Raceway on June 9th.
Then on Sunday (May 20) the first of several Sunday Small Car Series events will be presented with the green flag falling at 2 p.m. Included in the racing action will be Legends cars, Slingshots, 600 Modifieds and 270 and 600cc Micro Sprints. Adult admission is $5. Those showing rain checks from the Saturday night racing action will be admitted for just $4.
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 telephone 610.754.7688.
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NEWS FROM GRANDVIEW SPEEDWAY

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Grandview Speedway

Presenting NASCAR sanctioned stock car racing plus special events
Event promoter: Bruce Rogers @610.754.7688
Media Contact: Ernie Saxton Communications, Inc.
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Ernie Saxton @ 215.752.7797
Fax @ 215.752.1518
E-mail: Esaxton144@aol.com
Cell: 267.934.7286
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE PLEASE WITH OUR THANKS
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COMING EVENTS
Saturday, May 12, 7:30 p.m. Whelen Night featuring NASCAR 358 Modifieds, Late Models and Sportsman plus the NASCAR 358 Modified feature rained out on May 5th. A four feature show. Admission just $15 for adults.
Saturday, May 19, 7:30 p.m. BPG Racing Night featuring NASCAR 358 Modifieds, Late Models and Sportsman
Sunday, May 20, 2 p.m. Sunday Small Car Series featuring 270 and 600cc Micro Sprints, Slingshots and 600 Modifieds. Admission for adults just $5
Wednesday, May 23, 7:30 p.m. Keystone Cup 410 Sprint Cars and 358 Modifieds.
Saturday, May 26, 7:30 p.m. Bashore Trucking Night feature NASCAR 358 Modifieds, Late Models and Sportsman
Sunday, May 27, 1 p.m. NEETS Enduro Racing plus Blast from the Past Vintage Car Racing. Admission for adults is $10.
Admission prices for regular Saturday night events are $15 for adults, youngsters 12 and under are admitted FREE. And there is always Free Parking on the speedway grounds.

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MIKE KELLNER WINS SECOND LATE MODEL FEATURE OF THE SEASON, RAIN WASHES OUT TWO FEATURES AT GRANDVIEW SPEEDWAY

BECHTELSVILLE, PA May 6, 2012 . . . Before the rains came wiping out the final two racing features ( NASCAR 358 Modifieds and Sportsman) Mike Kellner was able to wheel his own PowerWashers/Mary Kay No. 57 to victory in the 20-lap Mobil 1 Late Model feature race at Grandview Speedway on Saturday night.
The NASCAR 358 Modifieds were coming out for their 30-lap feature when an unexpected rain started to fall. Officials tried waiting for the rain to stop but after at least a 30-minute wait the balance of the show was postponed.
This Saturday night, May 12th, the NASCAR 358 Modified feature that was rained out will be the first event on the track followed by a full show of NASCAR 358 Modifieds, Late Models and Sportsman all sponsored by Whelen Engineering. The rained out Sportsman feature will open the show on Saturday, May 19th as part of BPG Racing Night.
Doug Walton was the early leader in the 20-lapper for Late Models with Mike Kellner charging to the front on the sixth circuit
Chuck Schutz spun in the first turn with six laps completed but was able to continue. The five time champion was able to finish eighth in the feature race.
At the 10 lap marker Kellner and Ron Kline had quite a battle going on and for the next few laps swap positions back and forth. However on the 14th lap Kellner took charge and held on to the top spot right to the checkered flag picking up $900 for his second win of the season. The winnings included a $100 bonus from TP Trailers of Limerick.
Second spot went to Kline followed by Sean Merkel, Andy Ressler and Danny Snyder.

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MIKE KELLNER WINS LATE MODEL FEATURE AT GRANDVIEW, RAIN WINS THE 358 MODIFIED AND SPORTSMAN FEATURES

BECHTELSVILLE, PA May 6, 2012 . . . Young Mike Kellner was able to beat the stellar field of Late Model racers in the 20-lap Mobil 1 feature race at Grandview Speedway on Saturday night but rain beat the rest of the feature racing events
An unexpected rain shower started to fall as the NASCAR 358 Modifieds were lining up for the start of their 30 lap feature. Promoter Bruce Rogers kept the cars running on the track hoping to keep the clay track intact but finally the rain proved to win out and the scheduled Modified and Sportsman features had to be postponed.
The rained out 30-lap 358 Modified feature will now kick off the Saturday, May 12th Whelen Engineering sponsored night of racing which will also include a full show of Modifieds, Late Models and Sportsman stock car racing. The Sportsman feature that was rained out will open the BPG Racing Night on Saturday, May 19th before a full show of Modifieds, Late Models and Sportsman racing is presented.
Doug Walton was quick to put his racer in front of the starting field in the 20-lap Late Model feature race with Dave Ogin right on his rear. After six laps Mike Kellner, coming from fifth starting spot, took the top spot from Walton with Andy Ressler and two feature winner Ron Kline chasing.
Current Late Model point leader Chuck Schutz spun going into the first turn catching an infield tire marker bringing out the caution. Despite the “wrestling match” with the tire Schutz was able to continue restarting at the rear of the field and coming on to finish eighth.
At the midway point of the feature Kellner had Ron Kline right on the rear of his PowerWasher/Mary Kay No. 57.
For a few laps Kellner and Kline entertained the fans swapping positions back and forth on a track that proved to be super smooth and lightning fast.
At the 14 lap marker Lansdale based Kellner took complete control and set the pace for the balance of the 20-lap feature holding a comfortable lead at the finish. Ron Kline (Salford) came home second after having to hold off several challenges from third place finisher Sean Merkel (Gilbertsville). Andy Ressler (Macungie) had a strong effort, challenging for the lead early, and finishing fourth while Danny Snyder (Green Lane) came from 16th to finish fifth.
The strong effort by Snyder earned him the Salvage Transport Service Hard Charger award.
Kellner picked up the Dan’s Deli Halfway Leader award and two dinners courtesy of the Texas Roadhouse Restaurant in Trexlertown, PA. In addition Kellner earned an extra $100 for carrying the T.P. Trailers of Limerick decals clearly visible on his race car.
Cargo Trailer Sales of Lansdale presented a $50 gift certificate to Steve Nederostek.
Qualifying heat races for the Late Models, each eight laps, were won by Wayne Pfeil Jr. and Andy Ressler.
Sportsman qualifiers, each eight laps, went to Bobby Lilick, John Horvath IV and Corey Sechrist.
Twelve lap heats for the NASCAR 358 Modifieds were won by Duane Howard (coming from last), Doug Man miller (coming from last), Tommy Scheetz Jr. and Jon Kellner Jr. Two consolation races for the Modifieds, each 10 laps, were won by Chris Esposito and Meme DeSantis.
Racing action returns to the one-third-mile, banked clay oval at Grandview Speedway on Saturday, May 12th, 7:30 p.m. with the rained out 358 Modified feature followed by a tripleheader show of NASCAR 358 Modifieds, Late Models and Sportsman sponsored by Whelen Engineering. Modifieds run in a 30 lap feature while Late Models and Sportsman top their night with 20 lap features. Adult admission is just $15 while youngsters 12 and under are admitted FREE.
Grandview Speedway, a NASCAR sanctioned one-third-mile, banked clay track, is located at 43 Passmore Road, Bechtelsville, PA, just off Route 100, 10 miles north of Pottstown. For race information telephone 610.754.7688 or check in at www.grandviewspeedway.com. For marketing information telephone Ernie Saxton at 215.752.7797 or email Esaxton144@aol.com.

NASCAR LATE MODELS, 20 LAPS: 1. Mike Kellner 2. Ron Kline 3. Sean Merkel 4. Andy Ressler 5. Danny Snyder 6. Rick Todorow 7. Kory Fleming 8. Chuck Schutz 9. Steve Nederostek 10. Doug Walton 11. Bill Henning 12. Drew Weisser 13. Dallas Breidenbach 14. John Giesler 15. Ron Chrisman 16. Steve Butler 17. Dirk Rimrott 18. Jason Miller 19. Wayne Pfeil Jr. 20. Dave Ogin 21. Buddy Mertz

UNOFFICIAL POINT STANDINGS FOR NASCAR LATE MODELS
AS OF MAY 5, 2012

1. Chuck Schutz, Pottstown, PA #ONE 1369
2. Danny Snyder, Green Lane, PA #4S 1357*
3. Ron Kline, Salford, PA #3 1320**
4. Andy Ressler, Macungie, PA #46 1254
5. Rick Todorow, Quakertown, PA #93 1244
6. Mike Kellner, Lansdale, PA #57 1243**
7. Sean Merkel, Gilbertsville, PA #117M 1152
8. Kory Fleming, Milford, NJ, #704 1128
9. Jason Miller, New Tripoli PA #44 1074
10. John Giesler, Aston, PA #ZT1 1020
11. Wayne Pfeil Jr., Mohnton, PA #72 936
12. Doug Walton, Spring City, PA #02 820
13. Lou Egrie, Sr. Willow Grove, PA #X4 809
14. Dave Ogin, Bechtelsville, PA #31 800
15. Drew Weisser, Reading, PA #19 766
16. Bill Henning, Lansdale, PA #80 764
17. Dallas Briedenbach, Royersford, PA #2 745
18. Steve Nederastek, #769 737
19. Steve Butler, Quakertown, PA , #91 623
20.. Buddy Mertz, New Berlinville, PA #00 576
* denotes feature win (Feature wins listed are only those that are
NASCAR point events.)

Points for NASCAR 358 Modifieds and Late Models remain the same as April 28th since both classes were rained out.

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Grandview Speedway

NEWS FROM GRANDVIEW SPEEDWAY
Presenting NASCAR sanctioned stock car racing plus special events
Event promoter: Bruce Rogers @610.754.7688
.
.
Media Contact: Ernie Saxton Communications, Inc.
Ernie Saxton @ 215.752.7797
Fax @ 215.752.1518
E-mail: Esaxton144@aol.com
Cell: 267.934.7286
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE PLEASE WITH OUR THANKS
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COMING EVENTS
Saturday, May 5, 7:30 p.m. Mobil 1 Night featuring NASCAR 358 Modifieds, Late Models and Sportsman. Please note the new starting time of 7:30 p.m. Spectator gates open at 5:30 p.m.
Saturday, May 12, 7:30 p.m. Whelen Night featuring NASCAR 358 Modifieds, Late Models and Sportsman.
Saturday, May 19, 7:30 p.m. BPG Racing Night featuring NASCAR 358 Modifieds, Late Models and Sportsman
Sunday, May 20, 2 p.m. Sunday Small Car Series featuring 270 and 600cc Micro Sprints, Slingshots and 600 Modifieds. Admission for adults just $5
Wednesday, May 23, 7:30 p.m. Keystone Cup 410 Sprint Cars and 358 Modifieds.
Saturday, May 26, 7:30 p.m. Bashore Trucking Night feature NASCAR 358 Modifieds, Late Models and Sportsman
Sunday, May 27, 1 p.m. NEETS Enduro Racing plus Blast from the Past Vintage Car Racing. Admission for adults is $10.
Admission prices for regular Saturday night events are $15 for adults, youngsters 12 and under are admitted FREE. And there is always Free Parking on the speedway grounds.

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HOWARD, SCHUTZ AND BRIGHTBILL LEAD POINT BATTLES AS STOCK CAR ACTION CONTINUES AT GRANDVIEW SPEEDWAY

BECHTELSVILLE, PA May 3, 2012 . . . There are close battles for NASCAR championships going on in all three Saturday night divisions of stock car racing at Grandview Speedway as another tripleheader card of 358 Modifieds, Late Models and Sportsman racing is set for Saturday, May 5th, with a new starting time of 7:30 p.m.
The Mobil 1 Night of racing, with feature winners receiving a case of Mobil 1 in addition to their cash prizes, will see three feature winner Duane Howard trying to increase in lead in the chase for the lucrative NASCAR 358 Modified title. Howard currently has 1204 points with Jeff Strunk having 1082 points and holding second spot while Craig VonDohren is third with 1048 counters. All three drivers are multi-time champions at the one-third-mile, banked clay oval.
Five time Late Model champion Chuck Schutz has not been to victory lane so far in the early season racing action but consistent performance has the defending champion tallying 1132 points. Danny Snyder, who stole a win last Saturday, is second just 44 points behind. Ron Kline, a two feature winner this season, is third in the standings.
And Brad Brightbill, son of dirt track racing legend Kenny Brightbill, is leading the standings in the new Sportsman division with 1136 counters and one feature win. He is just 64 points in front of Dave Dissinger while Paul Kline is third in the chase for the title.
Saturday night racing action will include qualifying events for the three divisions topped off by a 30-lap feature for the NASCAR 358 Modifieds with at least 28 cars taking the green, a 20-lapper for the Late Models and a 25-lap feature for the Sportsman stocks.
Adult admission is just $15 while youngsters 12 and under are admitted FREE. There is FREE parking on the speedway grounds. Pit admission is $30 and those entering the pits must have a NASCAR license.
Pit gates open at 3:30 p.m. and spectator gates will open at 5:30 p.m.
Grandview Speedway is located on Passmore Road, just off Route 100, in Bechtelsville, PA, 10 miles north of Pottstown. For racing information telephone 610.754.7688 and for more detailed information about the track and the racing events check in at www.grandviewspeedway.com
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ERNIE SAXTON COMMUNICATIONS, INC.
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Public Relations-Columnist- Broadcaster
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