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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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CHAMPIONSHIP CHASE GOES DOWN TO FINAL POINT RACE IN ALL THREE NASCAR DIVISIONS AT GRANDVIEW; 48TH ANNUAL FREEDOM 76 OFFERS $25,000 TO WINNER ON SEPTEMBER 15
SPORTSMAN AND MASS SPRINTS IN ACTION ON FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 14
BECHTELSVILLE, PA September 2, 2018 . . . The battle for the NASCAR and track championships will go down to the final point race on Saturday, September 8th when the WNPV 1440AM Radio Champions Night is presented at Grandview Speedway with action for the three division show getting the green at 7:30 p.m.
Mike Gular has been the point leader in the T.P.Trailers 358 Modifieds most of the season. Without benefit of a feature win Gular, looking to win his first championship, has used consistency to hold on to the top spot and hopes consistency, or perhaps a feature win on the final night, carries him to the title. Gular has 3536 counters compared to 3386 for second place Craig Von Dohren, a ten time champion. Von Dohren has three wins to his credit and is 150 points behind the leader. Jeff Strunk, another 10 time champion, has tallied 2 wins and3351 points, putting him 185 points behind. With the most points available to a driver on Saturday being 310 only these three drivers have a chance to win the lucrative title.
Sophomore standout Louden Reimert has not won a feature in the Sportsman division but like Gular he has used consistent performance to tally 2684 points to hold a 135 point edge over Brad Grim and 236 counters more than Mike Lisowski. Only these three drivers can win the Sportsman title on the final point night as just 260 points can be earned.
And in the Late Models, much like Gular and Reimert, Danny Snyder has set the pace in the point battle for the season. With 2211 points and three wins Snyder has a 158 edge over defending champion Chuck Schutz. Snyder and Schutz have each earned three wins. With just 210 points available only Wayne Pfeil in third spot and Kyle Merkel in fourth join Reimert and Schutz as possible champions.
There have been 123 different drivers earn points racing in the three divisions with 12 different winners in the Sportsman, 8 winners in Modifieds and 7 winners in Late Models.
All three divisions will be in action on Saturday night. This will be the final night of racing for the Late Models while the Sportsman return on Friday night, September 14th in a doubleheader Freedom 38 show that will also feature the exciting Mid Atlantic Sprint Series in a 7:30 p.m. show. The Sportsman will run in a non-points race.
Modified racers will be looking forward to the $25,000 to win 48th Annual Freedom 76 set for 7 p.m. on Saturday, September 15th. Many will be using this night as an opportunity to test and tune for the big money event.
Advance tickets are available at the track prior to September 15th for the Freedom 76 and are priced at $35 while on race day they are priced at $40.
Additional information can be had at www.grandviewspeedway.com, Facebook or telephone 610.754.7688.
WALL STADIUM AUTO RACING RESULTS SEPT. 1
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DATE OF EVENT: Sept 1, 2018
DATE OF RELEASE: Sept 1, 2018
CONTACT: Jeff Gravatt
TRUEX GRABS FIRST MODIFIED WIN, MONTANO TOPS FACTORY STOCK THRILLER AT WALL SATURDAY
WALL TOWNSHIP, N.J. ~ Tyler Truex of Mayetta won his first ever Pete and Elda's Bar/Carmen's Pizzeria Modified stock car 40-lap main event at Wall Stadium Speedway Saturday night. The All American Auto Group Racing Series victory came in the 2017 Sportsman champion's rookie Modified season.
Truex jumped to the lead early and was forced to fight off some of the division's best drivers. Early on Steven Reed of Jackson and Holmdel's Andrew Krause were on Truex's rear bumper before Krause was forced to pit because of a faulty radiator cap. Truex then fought off Reed until just past halfway when defending champion and current point leader Jimmy Blewett of Howell slipped into second. Blewett then chased Truex the rest of the way but Truex seemed to have plenty of steam to the checker flag. Reed held on for third at the stripe with Shaun Carrig of Little Falls and Freehold's Chas Okerson wrapping up the top five.
“I'm speechless,” Truex said after the impressive win. “The hard work the people behind the scenes do for me is unbelievable! It seemed to take forever but we finally won a Modified race here! So happy to take my family back to victory lane in the Modified division here at Wall Stadium! The history, family tradition, fans and support I have is unbelievable. No words can explain how thankful I am to each and every one of you! Thank you!”
Current championship point leader Mike Montano won the 50-lap race for the O'Shea's Auto Repair Factory Stocks in what many called the most exciting race of the season. Montano jumped out to the lead early but then had to wrestle with Beachwood's Elliott Wohl for the top spot. Wohl chased Montano until lap 15 and then took over the lead with an outside lane pass.
Montano never gave up and stayed right with Wohl as the pair sliced through lapped traffic. A lap 45 restart put Montano in the outside lane next to Wohl and the duo then raced side-by-side for the final five laps with Montano edging Wohl at the finish line by inches. Ron Booth of Eatontown crossed the finish line third, but when his car failed post-race inspection because of a problem with his front suspension Scott Riggleman of Manchester was promoted to the spot. John Bowers of Pt. Pleasant and Howell's Steve west completed the top five.
Neil Rutt III of Toms River won his third straight 25-lapper for the Surfside Collision 4 Cylinder Stocks, racing through the pack to move out front near the halfway point. Jeffrey Loesch of Neptune City, Howell's Brian Osborn, Darianne McLaren of Edison and Hazlet's Chris Silvestri completed the top five.
Shanon Mongeau of Manchester continues to be undefeated as he raced to victory in the 25-lap race for the Mike's Performance Center Limited Late Models. Ken Matlach of New Hyde Park, N.Y. offered stiff competition before settling for second. Mike Tillett of Bayville, Carteret's Harry Schaeffer, and Dom Casola of Holmdel wrapped up the top five.
The Limited Late Models were scheduled for two main events on the night, but when a tire order failed to arrive at the speedway, which meant that there would not be enough tires for the entire field for both races, the second feature was scrubbed.
The All American Auto Group Racing Series continues this Saturday evening (Sept. 8) on “Ladies Night.” The Pete and Elda's Bar/Carmen's Pizzeria Modifieds will race in a 40-lapper and the Center State Engineering Sportsman cars, the Green Flag Driving Experience Legend Cars, the Factory Stocks and the 4 Cylinder Stocks will all compete in a 25-lappers. A special Mechanic's Race will be contested and many of the lady drivers at the speedway will participate in an autograph and meet and great session. Ladies in the grandstand will enjoy a discounted $10 admission ticket. Grandstands open at 5:00 p.m., with qualifying set for 5:45 p.m. and feature race action set for 7:00 p.m.
Saturday night racing action continues through October 6 with schedule details at wallspeedwayracing.com. A Halloween themed racing event is set for October 20 and the annual Turkey Derby is set for Thanksgiving weekend.
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.
RACE RESULTS
MODIFIED
FEATURE – 40 Laps – 1. TYLER TRUEX, MAYETTA, 2. Jimmy Blewett, 3. Steven Reed, 4. Shaun Carrig, 5. Chas Okerson, 6. Roger Coss, 7. Ricky Collins, 8. Andrew Krause, 9. Eddie McCarthy, 10. Tom Catanzaro, 11. Joey Merlino, 12. Chris Reynolds, 13. Jason Treat
FACTORY STOCK
FEATURE – 50 Laps – 1. MIKE MONTANO, FREEPORT, N.Y., 2. Elliot Wohl, 3. Scott Riggleman, 4. John Bowers, 5. Steve West, 6. Tom Rajkowski, 7. Shanon Mongeau, 8. Tony Bartone, 9. Tim Majek, 10. Richie Byrne, 11. Whitey Miller, 12. Robert Ptaszynski, 13. Nancy Riggleman, 14. Theresa Collins, 15. John Browny, 16. Bob Haberstick, 17. Robert DePonte, 18. Anthony Pancoast, 19. Bryan O'Shea, 20. Gerry Koenig, 21. Josh Merlino, 22. Kenny Green, 23. Matt Malachatka, DQ Ron Booth
4 CYLINDER STOCK
FEATURE – 25 Laps – 1. NEIL RUTT III, TOMS RIVER, 2. Jeffrey Loesch, 3. Brian Osborn, 4. Darianne, McLaren, 5. Chris Silvestri, 6. Jennifer Schultz, 7. TJ Graves, 8. JC Duvall, 9. Nicole Razzano, 10. Frank Ciancitto, 11. Billy Both, 12. Richard Smith, 13. Mike Lavery, 14. Neal Rutt Jr., 15. AJ Jadacki, 16. Cody Burbank
LIMITED LATE MODELS
FEATURE – 25 Laps – 1. SHANON MONGEAU, MANCHESTER, 2. Ken Matlach, 3. Mike Tillett, 4. Harry Schaeffer, 5. Dom Casola, 6. Daryn Miller, 7. James Moorman, 8. Joe Mongeau
SWINEHART WINS PPB 48TH ANNUAL FORREST ROGERS MEMORIAL WORTH $10K AT GRANDVIEW SPEEDWAY
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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 written by Randy Kane
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RAY SWINEHART WINS FOURTH PIONEER POLE BUILDINGS FORREST ROGERS MEMORIAL WORTH $10K; CRAIG WHITMOYER TOPS IN SPORTSMAN AND CHUCK SCHUTZ WINS LATE MODEL FEATURE AT GRANDVIEW SPEEDWAY SATURDAY NIGHT
BECHTELSVILLE, PA September 2, 2018 . . . Ray Swinehart, now into his 44th consecutive season behind the wheel, added a cool $10,000 to his bank account, Saturday evening at Grandview Speedway in Bechtelsville, PA, after winning the 48th annual Pioneer Pole Buildings Forrest Rogers Memorial 50-lapper. In addition, Swinehart was awarded a $150 product award by VP Racing Fuels and $250 from T.P. Trailers & Truck Equipment of Limerick, PA.
Swinehart, 66, of Perkiomenville, PA started sixth in the 31-car starting field aboard his self-owned Troyer chassied R&R Race Engines powered Modified Parts Depot backed No. 33 358 Modified machine, took the lead on Lap 5 and raced off with the popular triumph.
The win by Swinehart was his second feature win this season at the high-banked third-mile dirt oval promoted by the Rogers family, his first since back on July 28. Swinehart’s triumph was the 30th win of his career at Grandview and his fourth career Rogers Memorial victory. Swinehart won the event previously in 1988, 1996 and 2005.
“Up until about six months ago,” commented Swinehart, “I didn’t think we’d ever win another feature here again at this track. Tonight we made it back again.”
With the green, Briggs Danner, 16, of Allentown, PA immediately jumped out in front, with 358 Modified rookie racer Jordan Henn and Bobby Trapper Sr. in tow. Ten-time 358 Modified track champion Jeff Strunk quickly slowed in Turn 2 with a right rear flat to quickly bring out the caution on Lap 2.
When racing resumed it was Danner back out in front, with Henn and Swinehart now trailing. On Lap 3, Swinehart moved around Henn and took the runner-up position, with a red flag for a six-car tangle in Turn 3.
“We have been working on this car since the season started and it has been getting better and better,” mentioned Swinehart. “We are really happy with it, now.”
On Lap 4 it was Danner out in front again over Swinehart, Henn and longtime veteran Meme DeSantis, who started seventh. The next time around it was Swinehart out in front, followed by Danner, with another caution appearing, due to a six-car tangle.
On the restart, Brett “The Threat” Kressley and 44-year-old Ryan Godown got together on the front straightaway, with both cars spinning into the infield area. After Kressley and Godown got into a bumping and banging dust up, a decision was made by track officials to send both drivers to the pits for the rest of the event.
The new green showed Swinehart out in front over Danner, DeSantis and Henn for Lap 6. With 10 completed it was DeSantis advancing into second-place, with Danner now third, followed by Doug Manmiller and Jared Umbenhauer.
As the laps clicked off, Umbenhauer moved into fourth on Lap 16 and claimed third-place after 20-laps were put in the record books. Lap 22 another caution appeared after a five-car skirmish in Turn 1.
“My car was really ill-handling in the very beginning because we had a full load of fuel,” announced Swinehart. “I had to fight my way through that, early on, but the car was real good, tonight.”
Lap 23 it was still Swinehart out in front, followed by DeSantis and Umbenhauer. A lap later, Umbenhauer slipped by DeSantis, with Manmiller now up to fourth and Danner still running strong in fifth.
With 32 down, Manmiller went by DeSantis for third and with 36 complete, Swinehart caught up to some very heavy lapped traffic, as Umbenhauer began to reel him in.
Swinehart worked the slower lapped traffic perfectly, as Umbenhauer, 26, of Richland,PA made several attempts to get by Swinehart, however, Swinehart remained out in front.
I never realized that the middle to the bottom was full of rubber and I wasn’t down there in that right away,” noted Swinehart. “I changed my line and got things going pretty good after that.”
The top five was now Swinehart, Umbenhauer, Manmiller, DeSantis and John Willman with nine circuits remaining.
With two to go, ten-time 358 Modified track champion Craig Von Dohren, 55, of Oley, PA, who used a provisional to start from 30th in a back-up car, moved into fifth-place, getting by Willman. On the final trip around, Von Dohren got by DeSantis to claim fourth-place at the checkered.
Swinehart crossed the line as the happy race winner over Umbenhauer, who started 15th, Manmiller, who started 11th, Von Dohren and DeSantis, who earned his best finish of the season with a fifth-place run.
“At this point in my racing career,” revealed Swinehart. “This right here is about as good as it can get.”
Heat winners for 40 358 Modified cars on the night were DeSantis, Swinehart, Joe Fanelli and Henn. Consolations were won by Rick Laubach and Brian “BK Speed” Krummel.
In the 25-lap Sportsman main event, Steve Young, who started from the pole, was the early race leader over Derrick Smith and Andy Clemmer. Cautions after 3-laps and again after 4-laps bunched up the field, with Young still out in front over Smith and Clemmer.
On Lap 5, Young was still showing the way over Smith, with Craig Whitmoyer, 43, of Hamburg, PA suddenly blasting his way into third, as Mike Mammana and Dylan Swinehart trailed. On Lap 8, Whitmoyer motored by Smith to move into second-place and on Lap 10 Whitmoyer drove it underneath Young exiting Turn 4 to become the new race leader.
With 10-laps remaining, Whitmoyer was a full straightaway in front, with Young, Smith and Mammana trailing.
With the white flag waving, Mammana went by Smith to advance to third, as Mike Lisowski, who started 21st in the 25-car starting field, took fifth.
Crossing under the checkered it was Whitmoyer earning his first win this season, becoming the 11th different winner in the division this season. The triumph for Whitmoyer was the 10th of his career and his first at the track since July 8, 2017. Whitmoyer received in addition to first place money a $75 product award from VP Racing Fuels and $100 from T.P. Trailers.
Young held on to finish runner-up, followed by Mammana, Smith and Lisowski.
With 24 Sportsman cars on hand the heat race winners were Mammana, Young and Whitmoyer. No consolation race was needed.
“We made some changes to the car and we had a fast hot rod,” offered Whitmoyer. “We have been running the 604 down here all year and we made the right changes. We’ve been tweaking it all year and I’ve got a great crew. Those guys do all the work on this thing. I just show up and drive and all the credit goes to them. With this combination the car was just glued to the bottom tonight and we were a rocket.”
In the 25-lap Late Model feature event, outside front row starter Kyle Merkel jumped out in front with the green over Drew Weisser and current point leader Danny Snyder. Former division champion Lou Egrie moved into third on Lap 2, dropping Snyder to fourth.
The laps clicked off, with Merkel pulling out to a safe advantage as the race leader.
By Lap 11, 9-time division champion Chuck Schutz, of Pottstown, PA moved into fifth-place, after starting in ninth. Three circuits later, Schutz advanced into fourth-place and with five tours remaining, Merkel suddenly slowed down the back part of the speedway due to motor issues, bringing out the first caution of the race.
On the restart, Weisser was out in front, with Schutz powering into second-place. With 22 complete, Schutz climbed to the top, becoming the new race leader. Cautions after 23-laps and again after 24-laps bunched up the field.
Schutz easily won his second consecutive main event and his third of the season, increasing his career win total to 51 overall. Schutz in addition took home a $100 VP Racing Fuels product award and $100 from T.P. Trailers.
Weisser finished a solid second in front of Snyder, Wayne Pfeil and Steve Wilson at the checkered.
“I had to wait until the track dried out so it would free my car up there and tonight it worked out pretty good,” said Schutz. “The car was vibrating again at the end, but I’m not sure why that is. I was working the bottom and glad that the caution came out. It evened up the playing field there a little.”
Exciting racing action returns to Grandview Speedway on Saturday, September 8th, with the running of WNPV1440 Radio Champion’s Night. The T.P.Trailers NASCAR 358 Modifieds, Sportsman and Late Models will all be battling to decide who will win the lucrative NASCAR/track chsmpionships. Racing starts at 7:30 p.m.
Fans are reminded that advance tickets for the 48th Annual Freedom 76 set for Saturday, September 15 will be on sale. The race pays $25,000 to win and is expected to attract many of the top talents in the sport. Advance tickets are priced at $35 while tickets purchased on race day will be $40.
In addition the Freedom 38 takes place on Friday night, 7 p.m. featuring the Sportsman, MASS Sprints and practice sessions for the Modifieds planning to race the next night.
Lap sponsorships, $20 each, are still available for the Freedom 76. See Tina Rogers or Tommy Kramer at the track.
For latest information check in at www.grandviewspeedway.com, Facebook or telephone 610.754.7688.
PIONEER POLE BUILDINGS NASCAR T.P.TRAILERS 358 Modified Feature (50 laps) - 1) Ray Swinehart, 2) Jared Umbenhauer, 3) Doug Manmiller, 4) Craig Von Dohren, 5) Meme DeSantis, 6) John Willman, 7) Mike Gular, 8) Briggs Danner, 9) Kevin Hirthler, 10) Rick Laubach, 11) Brian Krummel, 12) Brian Hirthler, 13) Kenny Gilmore, 14) Jordan Henn, 15) Danny Erb, 16) Clay Butler, 17) Joe Fanelli, 18) Bobby Trapper Jr., 19) Brett Gilmore, 20) Jeff Strunk, 21) Ryan Grim, 22) Chris Esposito, 23) Mark Kratz, 24) Bobby Trapper Sr., 25) Brett Kressley, 26) Ryan Godown, 27) Duane Howard, 28) Kyle Weiss, 29) Colt Harris, 30) Steve Swinehart, 31) Frank Cozze.
Late Models (25 laps) – 1) Chuck Schutz, 2) Drew Weisser, 3) Danny Snyder, 4) Wayne Pfeil, 5) Steve Wilson, 6) Lou Egrie, 7) Patrick Robinson, 8) Cory Merkel, 9) Kyle Merkel, 10) Stephen Todorow, DNS Scott McMichael, Terry Snyder.
Sportsman (25 laps) - 1) Craig Whitmoyer, 2) Steve Young, 3) Mike Mammana, 4) Derrick Smith, 5) Mike Lisowski, 6) Dylan Swinehart, 7) Brad Grim, 8) Kyle Lilick, 9) Kurt Bettler, 10) Louden Reimert, 11) Kenny Eckert Jr., 12) Mark Kemmerer, 13) Mike Kellner, 14) Andy Clemmer, 15) Jesse Landis, 16) Ryan Beltz, 17) Lex Shive, 18) Brad Arnold 19) Kenny Bock, 20) Nicho Flammer, 21) Blaike Bracelin, 22) Nathan Mohr, 23) Sean Weiss, 24) Brad Brightbill.
NEW EGYPT SPEEDWAY NEWS – SEPTEMBER 2, 2018
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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
Contact: Mike Wisniewski - Wiz Motorsports Communications, 856-982-5137
COMING EVENTS:
Saturday, September 8, 2018 - Modified Championship and First Responders
Night - Modifieds, Hammer Sportsman, Street Stocks & 4-Cylinders
3:00 p.m. - Pit gates open
4:00 p.m. - Grandstand gates open
5:00 p.m. - Hot laps start
6:00 p.m. - Racing starts
Saturday, September 15, 2018 - Championship Night presented by United States
Air Force - Hammer Sportsman, Crate Modifieds, Larry's Hot Rods & Harley's
Northeast Wingless Sprint Cars, Street Stocks & 4-Cylinders
3:00 p.m. - Pit gates open
4:00 p.m. - Grandstand gates open
5:00 p.m. - Hot laps start
6:00 p.m. - Racing starts
KUHL AND GROSSO COLLECT MODIFIED FEATURE VICTORIES AT NEW EGYPT SPEEDWAY
New Egypt, NJ (September 2, 2018) - At New Egypt Speedway's Twins Night
presented by Flemington Car & Truck Country Family of Dealerships, Bryan
Kuhl and Brandon Grosso each won a Modified feature. In the Mid-Atlantic
Sprint Series, Mark Bitner picked up the win in the scheduled feature while
Ryan Stillwaggon was victorious in the postponed main event originally
scheduled for April 14. The Crate Modified feature went to John Criscione
while Jermain Godshall took top honors in the main event for the Larry's Hot
Rods & Harley's Northeast Wingless Sprint Cars.
After several attempts, the first of two 20-lap features for the Modifieds
got underway with Rocco Infante on top. On the third revolution, Bryan Kuhl
slipped by John Pakenham to move into second. By lap five, Kuhl was
challenging Infante for the lead. At the halfway point with Infante still
in charge, the caution flag waved for a tangle between Rich Rutski and PJ
Oliver. On the ensuing restart, Kuhl bolted past Infante and ascended to the
front of the pack with Infante and Chad Barney next in line. With six laps
left, Barney drove by Infante for second as Kuhl was stretching out his
advantage. Although the margin between Kuhl and Barney would close in the
final laps, Kuhl went unchallenged to register his first career Modified
win. Barney's strong run netted him second. With Infante finishing third,
Pakenham came home in fourth. Brian Papiez was fifth after starting the race
in twelfth.
With the top eleven finishers inverted for the second 20-lap Modified
feature, polesitter Brandon Grosso grabbed the lead with Matt Stangle and
Kevin Vaclavicek in tow. Following a trio of cautions, Grosso was still on
top with seven circuits completed and Vaclavicek was in second. Stangle
regained the runner-up position on lap eight just before the yellow lights
illuminated for Rich Rutski. At the halfway point, Grosso was still pacing
the field with Stangle in second, Davey Sammons in third and David VanHorn
in fourth. On the eleventh revolution, the yellow flag waved for the final
time for an incident between JR Fulper and Ryan Krachun. When racing
resumed, the top two of Grosso and Stangle remained intact and VanHorn
advanced into third as a mechanical issue forced a slowing Sammons to drop
out of the race. With five to go, Grosso was cruising along as VanHorn was
reeling in Stangle. Grosso would lead every lap of the contest to score his
second win of the year. VanHorn got by Stangle with two circuits left to
finish in second. With Stangle taking third, Vaclavicek was fourth and Chad
Barney was fifth. The Modified heats were won by Brandon Grosso, Chad Barney
and Davey Sammons. JR Fulper won the consolation race.
Polesitter Mark Bitner led from start to finish to win the 20-lap main event
for the Mid-Atlantic Sprint Cars. The victory was the first of the year for
Bitner in the series and his eighth career checkered flag at New Egypt
Speedway. The runner-up spot was claimed by Andy Best. Austin Bishop
completed the race in third. Eddie Wagner came from his eighth starting
position to finish in fourth. Fifth was taken by Jason Dunn. Jeff Geiges and
Austin Bishop were victors in the qualifying races for the Mid-Atlantic
Sprint Cars.
In the 20-lap feature for the Mid-Atlantic Sprint Cars from April 14, Ryan
Stillwaggon overtook Jeff Geiges with two circuits remaining and pulled away
to capture his first career New Egypt Speedway checkered flag. The victory
was the second of the year for Stillwaggon in the series. Geiges, who led
the opening eighteen tours, finished second. Third went to Mark Bitner.
Austin Bishop was fourth and Eddie Wagner came home in fifth.
After taking the lead from Aaron Weaver on lap five, John Criscione motored
away from his rivals to claim the top prize in the 20-lap Crate Modified
feature. This was Criscione's third career victory. Weaver held on for
second with Joe Toth taking third. Twelfth place starting Connor King was
fourth. Eric Palmer completed the top five. John Criscione and Eric Palmer
took the Crate Modified heat contests.
In the 20-lap main event for the Larry's Hot Rods & Harley's Northeast
Wingless Sprint Cars, Jermain Godshall powered out of the final corner of
the last lap to edge out Duane Nixon for his second victory of the year.
With Nixon taking second after leading nineteen tours of the race, Brian
Spencer was third. Joey Biasi, the heat race winner, wound up in fourth and
Heidi Hedin was fifth.
On Saturday, September 8 at New Egypt Speedway, the 2018 track champion in
the Modified division will be decided on Modified Championship and First
Responders Night. All First Responders will receive free grandstand
admission with proper identification. Along with the Modifieds, the Hammer
Sportsman, Street Stocks and 4-Cylinders will be in competition. The pit
area opens at 3:00 p.m. with the grandstand gates unlocking at 4:00 p.m. Hot
laps get cranked up at 5:00 p.m. and the racing action begins at 6:00 p.m.
Admission to the grandstand is $20 for adults, $18 for seniors 65 and older,
$10 for teens 12-15, $10 for military personal and their spouses with ID,
and Kids 11 & under are free. Pit admission is $30 with a New Egypt Speedway
license and $40 with no license.
New Egypt Speedway 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.
NEW EGYPT SPEEDWAY RESULTS - SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 1, 2018
Modifieds
Heat 1 - 1. Brandon Grosso 2. Bryan Kuhl 3. Kevin Vaclavicek 4. Rich Rutski
5. John Pakenham 6. Brian Papiez
Heat 2 - 1. Chad Barney 2. John McClelland 3. David VanHorn 4. Rocco Infante
5. Danny Bouc 6. PJ Oliver
Heat 3 - 1. Davey Sammons 2. Blaine Bracelin 3. TJ Lilly 4. Ryan Krachun 5.
Billy Pauch Jr. 6. Eric Palmer
Consolation - 1. JR Fulper 2. Matt Stangle 3. Dillon Steuer 4. Steve Davis
5. Joseph Brown 6. Rick Holsten
DNQ: David Hunt, Derek Krum, Jimmy Horton, Cale Ross, Mickey Kessler, Dakota
Kessler
MODIFIEDS - 20 LAPS - FEATURE #1
1. BRYAN KUHL 2. Chad Barney 3. Rocco Infante 4. John Pakenham 5. Brian
Papiez 6. David VanHorn 7. TJ Lilly 8. Davey Sammons 9. Kevin Vaclavicek 10.
Matt Stangle 11. Brandon Grosso 12. JR Fulper 13. Ryan Krachun 14. Steve
Davis 15. Billy Pauch Jr. 16. Dillon Steuer 17. Eric Palmer 18. Joseph Brown
19. Rich Rutski 20. PJ Oliver 21. Rick Holsten 22. Danny Bouc 23. Blaine
Bracelin 24. John McClelland
MODIFIEDS - 20 LAPS - FEATURE #2
1. BRANDON GROSSO 2. David VanHorn 3. Matt Stangle 4. Kevin Vaclavicek 5.
Chad Barney 6. Billy Pauch Jr. 7. TJ Lilly 8. John McClelland 9. Danny Bouc
10. Dillon Steuer 11. Bryan Kuhl 12. JR Fulper 13. Ryan Krachun 14. Rocco
Infante 15. Blaine Bracelin 16. Davey Sammons 17. Brian Papiez 18. David
Hunt 19. Eric Palmer 20. Rich Rutski 21. Steve Davis 22. Rick Holsten
DNS: PJ Oliver, John Pakenham, Joseph Brown
Mid-Atlantic Sprint Series
Heat 1 - 1. Jeff Geiges 2. Mark Bitner 3. Larry McVay 4. Justin Dunn 5. Jon
Haegele 6. Ryan Stillwaggon
Heat 2 - 1. Austin Bishop 2. Andy Best 3. Eddie Wagner 4. Joe Kay 5. Duane
Nixon 6. Keith Andersen
MID-ATLANTIC SPRINT SERIES - 20 LAPS FEATURE
1. MARK BITNER 2. Andy Best 3. Austin Bishop 4. Eddie Wagner 5. Jason Dunn
6. Ryan Stillwaggon 7. Larry McVay 8. Jon Haegele 9. Joe Kay 10. Jeff Geiges
11. Randy Wilbert 12. Keith Andersen 13. Craig Pellegrini 14. Christopher
Moll 15. Ricky DiEva 16. Chad Connor 17. Duane Nixon 18. Steve Voorhees 19.
Zack Burd
DNS: Brendon Poff
MID-ATLANTIC SPRINT SERIES - 20 LAPS FEATURE - FROM APRIL 14
1. RYAN STILLWAGGON 2. Jeff Geiges 3. Mark Bitner 4. Austin Bishop 5. Eddie
Wagner 6. Andy Best 7. Jason Dunn 8. Jon Haegele 9. Larry McVay 10. Zack
Burd 11. Joe Kay 12. Duane Nixon 13. Chad Connor 14. Brendon Poff
Crate Modifieds
Heat 1 - 1. John Criscione 2. Johnny Bangs 3. Joe Toth 4. Jeremy Martino 5.
Connor King 6. Dan Fleming 7. John Aumick
Heat 2 - 1. Eric Palmer 2. Aaron Weaver 3. George Gareis Jr. 4. Ryan Simmons
5. Kyle Kania 6. Tom Princiotta 7. Steve Hicks
CRATE MODIFIEDS - 20 LAPS FEATURE
1. JOHN CRISCIONE 2. Aaron Weaver 3. Joe Toth 4. Connor King 5. Eric Palmer
6. John Aumick 7. Johnny Bangs 8. Jeremy Martino 9. Steve Hicks 10. Kyle
Kania 11. Bobby Holzwarth 12. George Gareis Jr. 13. Ryan Simmons 14. J.D.
Cranstoun 15. Tom Princiotta 16. Dan Fleming 17. Kevin Borden 18. Matt
Miller 19. Glenn McIntyre 20. Steve Desmelyk
Larry's Hot Rods & Harley's Northeast Wingless Sprint Cars
Heat 1 - 1. Joey Biasi 2. Duane Nixon 3. Brian Spencer 4. Jermain Godshall
5. Karl Freyer 6. Al Cheney 7. Heidi Hedin 8. Rich Mellor
LARRY'S HOT RODS & HARLEY'S NORTHEAST WINGLESS SPRINT CARS - 20 LAPS FEATURE
1. JERMAIN GODSHALL 2. Duane Nixon 3. Brian Spencer 4. Joey Biasi 5. Heidi
Hedin 6. Karl Freyer 7. Al Cheney 8. Rich Mellor 9. Lee Nardelli 10. Paul
Comstock 11. Chase Leahy
ACCORD SPEEDWAY NEWS
Posted by: | CommentsAccord, NY- Andy Bachetti Dominates The Action To Capture Accord Speedway Modifieds
By: Steve Pados, Accord Speedway Media
Accord Speedway Promoters Gary and Donna Palmer ushered in the start of Labor Day weekend on Friday evening and completed their fourteenth show of the season with a great seven division show and the special eliminator event for Sportsman racers sponsored by Race Director Dave Rocket and racer Jamie Yannone from Yannone Enterprises. While Mister Sun stayed away and a cloud cover remained over the speedway, the great crowd on hand enjoyed an excellent night of racing. The evening of speed was sponsored by long-time speedway supporters Tom's Repair Shop located in New Paltz, New York.
When the final tallies were recorded, "The Wild Child" Andy Bachetti switched rides to the Jimmy Winchell owned race car and waltzed off to his third win of the season at Accord in the Insinger Fuel Modifieds. "The Tornado" Tyler Johnston rocketed into the lead on lap eight and went on to capture his first win of the season in the Arkel Motors Sportsman main event. Bob Sleight had his Camaro humming and scored his second win of the season in the Upstate Auto Pure Stock feature event. "The Captain" Jeremy Quick had a super fast hot rod as he raced to the lead early on to score his fifth win of the season in the WRWD Radio NEWS Sprint Car feature. Travis Green raced to his third win of the season in the WRWD Radio Rookie Sportsman feature. The Emmanuel's Marketplace Fireball 4-Cylinder feature was captured by "Quick" Willie DeGraw as he scored his first ever win at the speedway. The Northeast Vintage Modifieds found Darryl Hulbert racing to his first ever Accord Speedway win in his Kennedy Garage replicar machine.
Ed Burgess and Nick Johnson brought the field down for the start of the thirty lap Insinger Fuels 30-lap headliner for the Modifieds. Burgess would lead for a lap and he would fall to the high flying Andy Bachetti as Bachetti took control of the event early on. A massive four car pile-up on the homestretch brought a halt to the action as the crash eliminated a three cars from the event. On the restart it was all Bachetti as a couple of laps later would find him riding the crest with a six car length lead. Danny Tyler broke free and began to drive away from the field with Rich Ricci Jr in a solid third. As the laps clicked off Bachetti remained in command and things behind him began to take on a new look as Anthony Perrego, riding a hot streak of late, found the line he was seeking and began to pick off cars in his march to the front. Perrego would race to third place late in the event but this night belonged to Bachetti as he dominated the action and scored his third win of the season at Accord. Danny Tyler was steady throughout the event and would settle for runner-up honors while Perrego was third. Rich Ricci Jr was fourth and the birthday boy Jimmy Wells would complete the top five. Mike Ricci would head up the second five with Danny Creeden seventh, Steve Davis raced back through the field to garner eighth place, Kyle VanDuser was ninth and Jesse Marks completed the top ten.
The Arkel Motors Sportsman event pole sitter Nick Plumstead jumped out into the lead in a new ride. Plumstead would lead until lap eight when Tyler Johnston, running third, would find a sweet spot between turns one and two to drive underneath Plumstead and second place man Charles Loiodice to take command of the lead. Once in front Johnston slipped away from the field while Cole Hentschel broke away and would race in second place. Two cars began to make their way forward through the very tough field as Kyle Rohner from eleventh and newcomer Alex Yankowski from fifteenth were taking no prisoners on their way forward. Tyler Johnston owned the event on this night as he sped to his first win of the season. Hentschel was the runner-up with Rohner in third place, Yankowski was fourth and Charles Loiodice, who continues to impress, was fifth. The second five found Nick Plumstead, RJ Smith, the returning Corey Cormier, Mike Senecal and Matt Shultz completing the top ten.
John Brown would lead from the first lap in the WRWD Rookie Sportsman headliner. Robbie Colburn and Travis Green kept the pressure on and Green would slip past Colburn and begin to reel in Brown. With five laps remaining Green had closed the gap to where the drivers were nose to tail. With two laps to go Green made a bid that fell short but after the white flag fell the pair raced into turn one when Brown slid high and Green dove to the bottom to stick the nose of his racer into the lead when Brown came off of the turn and connected with Green. Heads up by driving by both drivers allowed them to regain control of their cars and Green would race to the checkered flag for the win. Colburn slipped past Brown to gather in second place while Brown settled for third. Brian Durbin, Kyle Swart Erin Paulison and newcomer Dan Knoth would complete the field.
In the Upstate Auto Pure Stock event, Emerson Cargain would lead the initial lap before Bob Sleight took over the point. Steve Williams quickly made his bid for the lead and he and Sleight would race together for a couple of laps before Sleight gained the advantage. Sleight would race away to a six car advantage that remained throughout the remainder of the event. Sleight would score win number two for the season while Williams would settle for second. Cargain was third while Jay Smalley had a stout run in fourth and Steve Kanuk was fifth. Live Johnson headed up the second five with Travis Brockner, Rich Scott, the returning Mike DuBois Jr, newcomer Codi Clark, Tim Southard and John Hechinger.
Dan Malley would lead the first three laps of the Sprint feature event. Jeremy Quick would go to work and would begin to close in on Malley and would hustle into the lead on lap four. Quick had a fast hot rod and would distance himself from the field. A late scramble would bring the field together. Quick just had too much for the field and would score his fifth win of the season. D'Agostino secured runner-up honors and Jordan Lawrence, Mike Traver, Dan Malley, Mark Connoly and Andrew Davis would complete the field.
In the Fireballers feature, Brandon Conklin grabbed the lead at the start and would lead through the first three laps before yielding to Willie DeGraw. DeGraw did just enough to keep his racer in front while fending off challenges from Conklin, Jerry Kingeter and Richard Smith. Some slugging and slamming took place in the late stages that found DeGraw racing to his first ever win at Accord. Point leader Jerry Kingeter was second with Brandon Conklin third, Bill Rion fourth and Dave Bendell completing the top five.
The Northeast Vintage Modified event found Jimmy Halpin with a fast Dodge Coupe as he raced to the lead for the first five laps. Darryl Hulbert would do a slide job to take command of the event on lap six and a few laps later Mike Houghtaling slid into the rear of the Halpin machine and the action caught Ray See Sr with heavy front end damage. Houghtaling was disqualified from the event. On the restart, Hulbert had the speed and style to go on a capture his first ever win at Accord. Charlie Houghtaling was second with Bob Schmidt third, Bill Judge fourth and Jimmy Halpin recovering to claim fifth. Bill Leise headed up the second five with Doug Atkins, Mike Cole and John Atkins following.
GEMSTONES:
The track was in impeccable condition from top to bottom as Promoter Gary Palmer had a perfectly manicured speedway. Andy Bachetti had the fast time of the night in the Modifieds with a 13.5 second time with Rich Ricci Jr turning in second fat time with a 13.724 time..
Heat wins went to Rich Ricci Jr, Andy Bachetti and Danny Tyler in the Modified division. Three heats were needed for the Sportsman with wins going to Leo Fotopoulos, Danny Morgiewicz and Tyler Johnston. The Rookie Sportsman heat was captured by John Brown. Jeremy Quick captured the sprint car heat win. The Pure Stock heat wins went to Steve Williams and Bob Sleight. Fireball heat winners included Richard Smith and Brandon Conklin. Vintage heats went to Jimmy Halpin and Ray See Sr.
A big thank you goes out to Tom's Repair Shop located in New Paltz, New York for their long commitment to the speedway and their three drivers Tommy, Nick and Livy Johnson.
New faces found Ray See Jr and Steve Davis returning to competition. Davis had an early skirmish that sent him to the back of the field but he ran steady and smooth and wound up with an eighth place run. "The Gunslinger" Jesse Leiby found his way to Accord and was 14th in his initial outing. Leiby is a former four time champion at the speedway in the Slingshot divisions. Barry White made the long haul from Berks County to put in his first race at Accord in some time. John Lutes Jr also joined the field but was unfortunately caught up in the front stretch melee.
In the Sportsman, Alex Yankowski joined the field. The young charger will be crowned the Five Mile Point Sportsman champion and another title is looming at the Big Diamond Speedway. Alex is another of the fine driving talents that cut his teeth in the Slingshot divisions of racing. Mike Bull, Jimmy Leiby and Ryan McCartney also returned to the speedway. Dan Knoth, a former Pure Stock racer, raced with the rookies for the first time. Mike DuBois Jr, Codi Clark and Tim Southard also made appearances at Accord in the Pure Stock division.
Bob Harless escaped injury when his vintage coupe climbed the inside barrier on the homestretch.
The Sportsman Eliminator action found Kyle Rohner winning the grand prize of $300.00 while Danny Morgiewicz was second and earned $200.00 and Alex Van Pelt was third to earn $100.00. The rest of the top ten were Matt Shultz, Cole Hentschel, Leo Fotopoulos, Charles Loiodice, Anthony Recchio, Tyler Johnston and Ryan McCartney.
The Speedway announced throughout the evening the New York State Auto Racing Network Statement regarding Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services. In New York, there are over 900 certified treatment and support program to assist anyone who has an ongoing problem with alcohol or substance abuse. To learn more about it. contact: 1-877-8HOPENY or visit their website at: www.combataddiction.ny.gov
RESULTS:
Insinger Fuels Modifieds: Andy Bachetti, Danny Tyler, Anthony Perrego, Rich Ricci Jr, Jimmy Wells, Mike Ricci, Danny Creeden, Steve Davis, Kyle VanDuser, Jesse Marks, Tommy Johnson, Ray See Jr, Ken Ferrier, Rob Rowe, Jesse Leiby, Joe Judge, Barry White, Ed Burgess, Rich Ricci III, Nick Johnson, John Lutes Jr.
Arkel Motors Sportsman: Tyler Johnston, Cole Hentschel, Kyle Rohner, Alex Yankowski, Charlie Loiodice, Nick Plumstead, RJ Smith, Corey Cormier, Mike Senecal, Matt Shultz, Dan Morgiewicz, Leo Fotopoulos, Chris VanDuser, Kevin Stevens, Alex VanPelt, Jamie Yannone, Cole Stangle, Mike Bull, Jimmy Leiby, Ryan McCartney, Dave Demorest, Anthony Recchio, Harry Baldwin
WRWD Radio NEWS Sprint Cars: Jeremy Quick, Mick D'Agostino, Jordan Lawrence, Mike Traver, Dan Malley, Mark Connolly, Andrew Davis
WRWD Radio Rookie Sportsman: Travis Green, Robbie Colburn, John Brown, Brian Durbin, Kyle Swart, Erin Paulison, Dan Knoth
Emmanuel's Marketplace Fireball 4-Cylinders: Willie DeGraw, Jerry Kingeter, Brandon Conklin, Bill Rion, Dave Bendell
Upstate Auto Pure Stock: Bob Sleight, Steve Williams, Emerson Cargain, Jay Smalley, Steven Kanuk, Livy Johnson, Travis Brockner, Rich Scott, Mike DuBois Jr, Codi Clark, Tim Southard, John Hechinger
Northeast Vintage Modifieds: Darryl Hulbert, Charlie Houghtaling, Bob Schmidt, Bill Judge, Jimmy Halpin, Bill Leise, Doug Atkins, Mike Cole, John Atkins, Ray See Sr, Mike Houghtaling, Bob Harless
Racing is on tap every Friday evening at Accord Speedway from April through September. Please make note of the new starting times: Pit Gates open at 5:00; Spectator Gates open at 5:30; Hot Laps begin at 7:00 and the racing begins at 7:30 PM. Admission for Adults $14.00; Seniors (65+) $12.00; Children $3.00 (11+ under) Indoor Seating $20.00; Family four pack special: 2 Adults + 2 Children and $20.00 in Accord Bucks for $44.00 (a savings of $10.00)
Special event shows do have an increase in admission.
Next Friday, September 7th brings the fine folks from Upstate Auto to the Accord Speedway with all divisions in action and the annual First Responders Night Salute with all divisions racing and an over the top fireworks extravaganza from Santore's Famous Fireworks.
For further updates and information regarding all of the news and additions to the Accord Speedway, log on to their well documented website at: http://www.accordspeedway.com or call the speedway hotline at: 845-626-3478.
At the Accord Speedway............................................
A TRAIL OF DIRT LEADS RIGHT TO OUR DOOR
Thunder on the Hill News
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AUGUST 29, 2018
CONTACT: BOB MILLER 443 513 4456
THUNDER ON THE HILL RACING SERIES
HOUSE OF THUNDER HALLOWEEN PARTY RETURNS TO GRANDVIEW, SATURDAY, OCTOBER 13
MODS AT THE MADHOUSE TO SHOWCASE $5,000 TO WIN 21ST ANNUAL TRAFFIC JAM PLUS SPORTSMAN AND SPRINTS
BECHTELSVILLE, PA (August 29, 2018) . . . . Two traditions come together at the Grandview Speedway on Saturday night, October 13 to close out the NAPA Auto Parts Thunder on the Hill Racing Series for 2018.
The popular fun for all House of Thunder Halloween Party will treat the fans with the 21st running of the 40 lap Traffic Jam for Big Block Modifieds & 358 Modifieds. Also on the program will be the Sportsman and MASS Sprints. Pit gates will open at 2:30 PM, the front gate will open at 4 PM and race time is set for 6 PM.
Advance tickets may be ordered by calling 443-513-4456. Please speak clearly and leave your name and the number of tickets you would like. Tickets may be paid for and picked up at the Will Call Window on race night after 3:00 PM. Advance ticket holders may enter the grandstands at 3:30 PM, one half hour prior to general admission tickets going on sale at 4 PM. Advance tickets orders will be available until 9 AM on race day, Saturday, October 13, then general admission tickets go on sale at 4 PM.
This haunting Halloween trick-or-treat celebration will spotlight the Modified Traffic JAM which is rich in history that started in 1998 when Brett Hearn took the initial win. In the twenty year history of the Traffic Jam, Hearn is a four time winner. Tim McCreadie, Billy Decker and Matt Sheppard are two time winners of this event. Drivers who have one Traffic Jam victory include Jimmy Horton, Frank Cozze, Tim Fuller, Alan Johnson, Danny Johnson, Craig VonDohren, Jeff Strunk, Duane Howard and Rick Laubach. The defending Traffic Jam winner is Brett Kressely, making it his first Traffic Jam victory and first Thunder on the Hill win.
$5,000 will go to the winner of the 40 lap Traffic Jam with a hefty $1,000 for tenth and $500 just to start the main event. A special rules package is offered as a ‘treat’ to the region’s competitors, with both American Racer and Hoosier tires allowed for competition, and either Big-Block or Spec Small-Block engines permitted. An event sheet with the complete payoff, rules and details is posted on the website at: www.thunderonthehillracingseries.com.
There is no entry fee but drivers must pre-enter to be eligible for the posted payoff. Drivers may pre-enter by calling 443 513 4456.
The popular Sportsman division is also on the card, competing for a $1,300 top prize for 25-laps of competition on ‘the hill.’ A loosened tire rule is in effect for the Sportsman – competitors are allowed to compete on Hoosier or American Racer rubber. Grandview Sportsman rules are in effect and competitors are allowed to run sail panels. Full rules are available on the Grandview Speedway website.
The MASS Sprint Cars will compete in heat race qualifying action and a 25-lap A-Main. Standard MASS club rules apply to competitors.
The NAPA Auto Parts Thunder on the Hill Racing Series presents Mods at the Madhouse 40 Lap Traffic Jam – the conclusion of the 29th season of Thunder action – featuring the popular Halloween Party, is a full-show with three divisions of racing action including a Big-Block vs. Small-Block Modified challenge Traffic Jam, the Sportsman division, and the MASS Sprint Cars.
Fans are invited to come dressed for the occasion, Halloween costumes will be the popular attire of the night with awards going out to best dressed for children and adults. Please expect some Halloween candy and of course, this night always provides some tricks and treats along the way.
The NAPA Auto Parts Thunder on the Hill Racing Series Halloween Party has been a staple of the Grandview Speedway schedule for over 15 years and will once again include the fan Costume parade. Race fans young and old are encouraged to dress in costume to be eligible for special Halloween prizes.
‘Joe the Pizza Dude’ will offer up hot, delicious, and FREE pizzas to the rowdiest of race fans before the action kicks off. Make some noise when ‘The Pizza Dude’ comes around, to earn yourself a free pizza!.
NAPA Auto Parts continues their long run with the Thunder on the Hill Racing Series as the title sponsor joined by Pioneer Pole Buildings, Levan Machine and Truck Equipment and GALCO Business Communications.
Grandview Speedway
GPS USERS: 43 Passmore Road, Bechtelsville, PA 19505
Located less than a mile off Route 100, 10 miles north of Pottstown, PA
Speedway Phone: 610-754-7688
Thunder on the Hill Racing Series Phone: 443-513-4456
Series Website: Track Website: www.grandviewspeedway.com
Twitter/Instagram: @TOTHRACING
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/thunderonthehill
About Thunder on the Hill Racing Series
The brainchild of Grandview Speedway owner Bruce Rogers, special events promoter Bob Miller and local driving star Dave Kelly, the Thunder on the Hill Racing Series celebrates 29 years of the most anticipated events of the racing calendar year after year. In 131 events over $4.5 million dollars has been divvied up among the area's fastest racers. What started as a single 410 Sprint Car event in 1990 has blossomed to feature a variety of racing action including 358 Modifieds, USAC Wingless Sprints, All-Star Circuit of Champions, 360 & 410 Sprint Cars, Sportsman, Late Models, Midgets, Legend Cars, DIRTcar and ROC Modified events.
About Grandview Speedway
Grandview Speedway is a high-banked one-third mile clay oval, celebrating their 56th Anniversary season in 2018. The facility offers free parking, quality food at reasonable prices (be sure to try the french fries), a program book, Grandview Speedway and Thunder on the Hill race wear and great viewing from every seat in the house. Race fans may take part in the Inside/Out promotion, where you can sign up (no charge) to watch warm-ups from inside turn four. Race fans are also invited to victory lane following the racing program and, race fans may enter the pits after the races to meet the drivers. Be ready to enjoy the spine-tingling fireworks salute on the feature event parade lap.
WELCOME IN LABOR DAY AT ACCORD SPEEDWAY FRIDAY NIGHT, AUGUST 31ST
Posted by: | CommentsAccord, NY- Welcome In Labor Day At Accord Speedway Friday Night, August 31st
By: Steve Pados, Accord Speedway Media
The Catskills Mountains of New York State provide some of the best scenery that can be found anywhere in the world. From the picturesque mountain tops to the lush green valleys, the area provides for a wonderful backdrop for a great Friday evening as the Accord Speedway springs back into action this coming Friday evening, August 31st with a seven division show that welcomes in Labor Day at the "Gem in the Catskills." The evening of speed will be sponsored by the good people at Tom's Repair Shop, who also sponsor a number of race cars at the facility. The six regular divisions and the Northeast Vintage Modifieds will go to war on the fast quarter miler and Accord Speedway Race Director Dave Rocket and racer Jamie Yannone from Yannone Enterprises will sponsor a special Sportsman Eliminator competition during the evening.
The event is sure to bring out a nice field of drivers and racing equipment as the event will serve as a starting point for the drivers who will be entering the spectacular "King of the Catskills" events scheduled for September 29th. The event will also serve a reminder for those with aspirations for a 2018 title shot to be at their very best with just three points races remaining in the points chases at the speedway. The points have been very tight in some of the divisions and it is always a special achievement to lay claim to a speedway championship.
Accord Speedway is also preparing for their third annual First Responders Night at the speedway which will take place on September 7th. Upstate Auto from Germantown, New York will be the headline sponsor for the night honoring all First Responders and the sky illuminaters from Santore's Famous Fireworks took will once again turn the night time into the day with their spectacular sky-works. The speedway has paid tribute to all of the First Responders who work so diligently to keep our home security safe. Headed up by Jim Silinsky and the Ulster County Sheriff's Office K9 Team, many pieces of equipment will arrive track-side for the annual tribute. her. DVD Copies of the entire salute to the First Responders will be made available through Accord Speedway Videographer Tom Czaban and can be ordered by phone at: 518-250-0001.
Racing is on tap every Friday night at Accord Speedway from April through September. Please make note of the new starting times: Pit Gates open at 5:00; Spectator Gates open at 5:30; Hot Laps begin at 7:00 and the racing begins at 7:30 PM. Admission for Adults $14.00; Seniors (65+) $12.00; Children $3.00 (11+ under) Indoor Seating $20.00; Family four pack special: 2 Adults + 2 Children and $20.00 in Accord Bucks for $44.00 (a savings of $10.00)
SPECIAL EVENTS DO HAVE AN INCREASE IN ADMISSION PRICES
The next event at Accord will be August 31st as the speedway welcomes in Labor Day at the speedway with seven divisions of racing and the special eliminator for the Sportsman racers. The evening is sponsored by Tom's Repair Shop in New Paltz, New York.
At the Accord Speedway............................................
A TRAIL OF DIRT LEADS RIGHT TO OUR DOOR
