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BRIDGEPORT PRESENTS THE THREE FOR ALL – A RACE FAN’S DREAM EVENT
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Three For All
On August 16th, the Bridgeport Speedway will present the second Three for All event on the 5/8th mile speedway – a tripleheader show featuring the Super Late Models, United Racing Club (URC) Sprint Cars and 358 Small Block Modifieds with each division competing in qualifying events and a twenty-five lap feature events. It’s a race fan’s dream – guaranteed to offer something for everyone’s taste in dirt track racing!
The Three for All will be sponsored by BRB Contractors of King of Prussia, PA. BRB Contractors is a family owned and operated business, specializing in demolition, excavation, paving, hauling and site work. Bob Lilick and his four sons – Bobby, Brian, Justin and Kris – are competitors at the Bridgeport Speedway. Kris Lilick has won twice this season in the Stewart Stainless Crate/Sportsman Division and is currently second in the point standings with brother, Bobby in third. The Lilicks and BRB Contractors have been in business for sixteen years.
The inaugural Three for All event saw young Andrew Mullins make full use of a late race caution to erase Glenn Elliot’s advantage as he raced into the lead of Super Late Models as the field headed to the white flag. Curt Michael picked up the win in the URC feature event, earning his fourth win of the 2015 season followed by Robbie Stillwaggon and Josh Weller. Neal Williams earned his first ever Modifed feature win at Bridgeport with a flag to flag victory in the Small Block Modified feature, holding off the challenges of Jimmy Blewett and Ryan Watt.
Glenn Elliot’s second place finish didn’t dampen his enthusiasm for this event. “This is an awesome place,” Elliot exclaimed following the 2015 event. “I would love to come here.” Elliot will have his chance when the gates swing open on the 2016 event.
Echoing Glenn Elliot’s enthusiasm is Ricky Elliot – a former regular competitor in Bridgeport’s Big Block Modified Division. Elliot racked up ten feature wins on the Bridgeport 5/8 mile track during the 2004 season, losing the title by single digit points as he and eventual champion, Duane Howard battled to the final checkered flag for the 2004 title. Elliot made the move into Late Models during the following season. In spite of his success in the Modifieds, Elliot is still looking for his first Super Late Model victory on the Bridgeport clay.
“I thought I was smarter than everyone else,” Elliot said of his strategy in last year’s event. With all of his success and Bridgeport experience, Elliot chose a tire compound that was too hard. He finished fourth. “These cars are about a second and a half faster than the Modifieds (Big Blocks). They are more aero dynamic and a little lighter,” Elliot explained the factors that contributed to his miscalculation. “I’m really looking forward to this event,” Elliot stated. Elliot has been active with the Bridgeport management team, recruiting drivers for the 2016 event.
“Bridgeport has always been one of my favorite tracks,” Elliot related. “The faster you go, the better I like it!”
The inaugural Three for All event was also a red letter race for Neal Williams who picked up his first ever Modified win at the Bridgeport Speedway. Williams is a former Crate/Sportsman Champion at the Bridgeport Speedway with multiple feature wins in that division. It was Williams who gave New Jersey car owner, Sal DeBruno his first Bridgeport Championship while racing in the Crate/Sportsman Division.
DeBruno has fielded cars for many years. The list of drivers who have competed in the Overhead Door of Southern New Jersey No. 0 is like a “Who’s Who” in racing. That list includes drivers like Doug Hoffman, Ricky Elliot, Wade Hendrickson and Richie Pratt to name a few. Williams returned to Bridgeport this season in a second DeBruno owned Big Block Modified No. 0nw, joining rookie, CJ Jones who has won twice in the Overhead Door No. 0 so far this season.
Small Block Modified competition on the 5/8 mile track will find an interesting mix of Bridgeport regulars as well as invaders. Bridgeport Big Block Modified feature winners like Ryan Watt, Rick Laubach, Wade Hendrickson
Curt Michael would like nothing better than to pick up his winning ways when URC returns to the Bridgeport Speedway. Michael had high praise for the track preparation in last year’s event.
The nine time URC Champion from Oceanview, DE has 55 career URC wins and would welcome another Bridgeport victory to increase that total.
Davie Franek picked up a Bridgeport win back in April when URC opened their 2016 season on the 5/8 mile track. Franek has set the benchmark among URC competitors so far this season as he leads the points and has four wins. Robbie Stillwaggon, Curt Michael, Josh Weller and Troy Betts round out the top five in points with Weller being the only other driver to capture a URC victory to date.
If you are a racing fan then the Bridgeport Speedway’s Three for All has something for you! Super Late Models, Small Block Modifieds and Sprint Cars all on the same racing program!
The Bridgeport Speedway is committed to maintaining a safe, fun, family atmosphere, creating life-lasting memories of excitement!
Upcoming event
Saturday, August 13 – SCOUT NIGHT – Big Block Modifieds, Crate/Sportsman & TSRS Sprint Cars, racing at 7pm
Tuesday, August 16 – Three for All – Super Late Models, URC Sprint Cars and 358 Small Block Modifieds, racing at 7:30 (rain date Wednesday, August 17 if needed)
Saturday, August 20 – 1/4 Midget Night sponsored by Joy Auto Parts – Big Block Modifieds, Crate/Sportsman & Twin 12s for Outlaw Stocks, racing at 7pm
Saturday, August 27 – BIKE NIGHT – Big Block Modifieds, Crate/Sportsman and TSRS Sprint Cars, racing at 7pm
New Egypt Speedway Will Honor Bryan Clauson During Saturday, August 13th Event
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New Egypt Speedway Will Honor Bryan Clauson During Saturday, August 13th Event
Fans Wearing Clauson T-shirts Will Help Donate $6.30 to USAC Benevolent Fund
New Egypt, NJ ----- The dirt racing community was shocked at the passing of one of its most likable and recognizable names when USAC driver Bryan Clauson succumbed to injuries he sustained while leading the Belleville Midget National event on Saturday, August 6th. Clauson was a fan favorite and USAC feature winner at New Jersey’s New Egypt Speedway and during their event on Saturday, August 13th the Speedway will celebrate Clauson’s legacy.
The Speedway is asking its fans who attend to wear green and black, the colors of most of Clauson’s rides during his “Chasing 200” tour of 2016, and in addition anyone who wears a Bryan Clauson t-shirt to the race, the Speedway along with General Manager Allyse Wolfinger will donate $6.30 to the USAC Benevolent Fund, the designated charity of the Clauson family to accept donations in Bryan’s name. The Speedway will also be selling pins, paper fans, and stickers with all proceeds also being donated to the USAC Benevolent Fund. There will also be a moment of silence prior to the start of racing.
“Bryan Clauson was a fierce competitor, a fan favorite, but more importantly an amazing person who always had time to talk to everyone waiting to meet him. We would like to honor the driver, champion, and person Bryan was by helping others the way his family has requested. Saturday night will be a celebration of a driver who gave so much to our sport and its fans in the most respectful way we can,” said New Egypt Speedway General Manager Allyse Wolfinger.
Clauson was a two time USAC feature winner at New Egypt Speedway once in 2012 on his way to the USAC championship and again in 2014. This past season he fought through the field to finish an impressive third on his way to claiming the 2016 USAC Eastern Storm Championship.
Saturday, August 13th is Beach Party Night sponsored by Hammer Electric. Racing will be the 358 Modifieds, NEWS Sprints presented by Burlington Overhead Door, and Street Stocks. The first 100 kids will receive a free beach ball courtesy of Physical Therapy Associates of Mercer County and the first 100 adults will receive a free beach towel courtesy of Hammer Electric. Pit gates open at 4 pm, grandstands open at 5 pm, hot laps begin at 6 pm, and racing starts at 7 pm. Adults are $20, seniors 65 and older are $18, teens 12-15 and military and their spouses with ID are $10, and children 11 and under are FREE.
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 on the upcoming event, visit online: www.newegyptspeedway.net, “Like” us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/newegyptspeedwayofficial, or follow us on Twitter @nesspeedway.
STRUNK, KLINE AND PAPIEZ ARE SATURDAY NIGHT WINNERS AT GRANDVIEW SPEEDWAY
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NEWS FROM NASCAR SANCTIONED GRANDVIEW SPEEDWAY, BECHTELSVILLE, PA
Track promoter: Bruce Rogers @ 610.754.7688
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Race results written by Vicki Gehris with additions from Ernie Saxton
JEFF STRUNK, RON KLINE AND BRIAN PAPIEZ TOOK HOME THE BIG BUCKS AS NASCAR FEATURE WINNERS ON SATURDAY NIGHT AT GRANDVIEW SPEEDWAY
BECHTELSVILLE, PA. August 7, 2016 – After three separate showers went through the Grandview Speedway grounds late Saturday afternoon racing was delayed for an hour until the track was race ready for an action-packed night of three division NASCAR stock car racing in the activities sponsored by Bernheisel Race Cars.
The last time the Modifieds were in action, Jeff Strunk finished third, but was disqualified due to an illegal carburetor placing him last. He redeemed himself Saturday night when a restart work3ed to his advantage, he moved into second and became the new leader on lap 24. The ten-time champion went on to score his second 30-Lap T.P. Trailers NASCAR 358 Modified All-American Racing Series feature of the season. Strunk also received $250 from T.P. Trailers and $150 worth of product from VP Racing Fuels provided he was carrying the proper decals.
Ron Kline was contacted by Junior Grebe and Wanda Brown on Thursday to see if he wanted to take over the Late Model ride normally driven by Dave Ogin. He accepted the offer, relettered the car to his familiar No. 3 and was back in action for the BRC Late Model feature. He led all 30 laps of the event and finished by a considerable margin over runner-up Bryon Sipe. Kline had not been in the winner’s circle since June 7, 2014. He also picked up an additional $100 from T.P. Trailers.
Rookie racer Brian Papiez collected his third 25-lap NASCAR Sportsman feature after a close battle with second-place finisher Brett Gilmore. His efforts earned him $100 from T.P. Trailers.
Coming up on Saturday, August 13th is one of the biggest and most prestigious events of the season for the T.P.Trailers NASCAR 358 Modifieds when the annual Pioneer Pole Buildings Forrest Rogers Memorial is presented. The 50-lap race for the Modifieds offers $10,000 and often attract some outsiders to test their skills against the outstanding talents that regularly race at Grandview Speedway. In addition there will be racing for the BRC Late Models and Sportsman stock cars. Adult admission is $25 for this special race that honors the memory of the founder of the Bechtelsville auto racing facility.
In the Modified feature Eric Biehn led for two laps before Ron Haring Jr. became the new pacesetter on the third circuit.
Behind Haring Jr. jockeying for positions were Kevin Hirthler, Biehn, Danny Erb and Duane Howard, who returned to the oval most likely to fine tune the car for the Forrest Rogers Memorial on Saturday.
Biehn’s third place run ended when he stopped on the backstretch out of contention bring out the yellow with eight laps completed. On the restart Howard, who advanced to third on the sixth lap, made a daring move to the inside of Hirthler and Haring Jr. heading into turn one and emerged as the new leader.
While Howard showed the way Hirthler, Mike Gular, Erb and Craig Von Dohren raced nose to tail, then side by side trying to gain on Howard. It didn’t take Strunk long to get into the mix as he was fifth on lap 20.
The red was thrown on the 22nd lap when Nate Christman and Bobby Gunther-Walsh tangled on the backstretch which blocked the track. Christman was able to return to racing, but Gunther-Walsh was unable to rejoin the action. On the restart Hirthler and Strunk got the jump on Howard as they were one and two with Howard third.
The lead changed for the fifth time when Strunk put a move on Hirthler and succeeded in putting the Glenn Hyneman-owned mount in first on the 24th lap. Strunk stayed there until the drop of the checkered to rack up his 64th Saturday night career win. Following him across were Hirthler, VonDohren, Howard and Gular.
Heats were won by Biehn, Haring Jr. and Chris Esposito while Doug Manmiller was the consi winner.
Kline wasted no time staying in front from his pole starting position in the BRC Late Model feature while Drew Weiser, Bryon Sipe, Dan Green and Steve Todorow diced for positions.
While in second Weiser spun in turn four bringing out the yellow on the fifth lap. On the next attempt the red was thrown when rookie Eric Hoch hit the backstretch wall with heavy impact. He was shaken up a bit and taken to the hospital for observation. Kline held his position on the restart while Sipe, Green, Sean Merkel and Chuck Schutz dueled for second through fifth.
It didn’t take Kline long to outdistance himself from the field as he went on to win his first feature of the season. Positions were constantly changing and chasing him across the line were Sipe, Sean Merkel, who recently returned to the racing wars, Schutz and Brian Shuey.
Shuey and Kline were the heat winners.
In Sportsman action Steve Young led the event for eight laps before Papiez moved to the head of the pack.
Ryan Higgs, another rookie, overtook second on the 14th lap and began to reel Papiez in.
Mechanical problems ended Higgs’ fine second-place run when he stopped along the backstretch with five laps to go. Papiez was still the leader, but now Brett Gilmore, who started 21st, was pressuring him for first as the laps wound down. Gilmore made several runs on the inside to try to get past Papiez, but to no avail.
Papiez never relinquished first and was in the winner’s circle once again trailed by Gilmore, Craig Whitmoyer, Dean Bachman and Brad Arnold.
Higgs, Young and Jesse Landis won the heats. The consi went to Brian Hirthler.
RACE RESULTS
T.P. Trailers Modified Feature (30 Laps): 1. Jeff Strunk, 2. Kevin Hirthler, 3. Craig Von Dohren, 4. Duane Howard, 5. Mike Gular, 6. Ryan Grim, 7. Doug Manmiller, 8. Tim Buckwalter, 9. Kenny Gilmore, 10. Danny Erb, 11. Kyle Borror, 12. Jared Umbenhauer, 13. Steve Swinehart, 14. Nate Chrisman, 15. Kory Fleming, 16. Don Norris Jr., 17. Brian Houseknecht (alternate), 18. Chris Gambler, 19. John Willman, 20. Bobby Gunther-Walsh, 21. Mike Kellner, 22. Justin Grim, 23. Glenn Owens, 24. Ron Haring Jr., 25. Eric Biehn, 26. Brett Kressley, 27. Ron Seltmann Jr., 28. Chris Esposito, 29. Kyle Weiss. DNS: Frank Cozze. DNQ: Blaine Bracelin Jr., Ryan Kunkle, Ray Swinehart, George Hildebrandt, Tim Buckwalter.
BRC Late Model Feature (30 Laps): 1. Ron Kline, 2. Bryon Sipe, 3. Sean Merkel, 4. Chuck Schutz, 5. Brian Shuey, 6. Dan Green, 7. Steve Todorow, 8. Wayne Pfeil, 9. Cory Merkel, 10. Bill Henning, 11. Dave Ogin, 12. Joe Fanelli, 13. Steve Wilson, 14. Devin Frey, 15. Eric Hoch, 16. Drew Weiser.
Sportsman Feature (25 Laps): 1. Brian Papiez, 2. Brett Gilmore, 3. Craig Whitmoyer, 4. Dean Bachman, 5. Brad Arnold, 6. Mike Lisowski, 7. Steve Young, 8. Jordan Henn, 9. Kyle Lilick, 10. Brian Hirthler, 11. Chris Jenkins, 12. Paul Kline, 13. Mark Kemmerer, 14. Jesse Landis, 15. Joe Funk III, 16. B.J. Joly, 17. Ryan Beltz, 18. Nathan Mohr, 19. Ryan Lilick, 20. Ryan Higgs, 21. Andrew Kreis, 22. Jordan Umbenhauer, 23. Lex Shive, 24. Kenny Bock, 25. Jim Housworth, 26. Jack Butler. DNQ: Ken Eckert Jr., Chad Kohler, Jordan Tittle, Dylan Swinehart, Derrick Smith, Pat Conrad, Mike Koffel.
Grandview Speedway, a one-third-mile, banked clay track, is located on Passmore Road just off Route 100 in Bechtelsville, PA, 10 miles north of Pottstown. A full assortment of great concessions and novelty items are available. Free parking on the grounds. Fans are invited to the competition area after the events are completed to meet the racers. For information telephone 610.754.7688 or check in at www.grandviewspeedway.com, Twitter@GrandviewSpeedway and www.facebook.com/grandviewspeedway along with Rainedout.com (for rainout information).
COMING EVENTS:
Saturday, August 13, 7:30 p.m. Pioneer Pole Buildings Forrest Rogers Memorial for NASCAR TP Trailers 358 Modifieds (50 laps and $10,000 to win), BRC Late Models and Sportsman – RCN/TV Coverage
Thursday, August 18, 7:30 p.m. Tony Stewart’s All Star Circuit of Champions 410 Sprints plus TSRS 305 Sprints.
Saturday, August 20, 7:30 p.m. TP Trailers NASCAR Modifieds, BRC Late Models and Sportsman- Henning Trains Lionel train giveaway.
Saturday, August 27, 7:30 p.m. A.D.Moyer Lumber Night featuring T.P.Trailers NASCAR Modifieds, BRC Late Models, Sportsman and Blast From the Past Vintage Racers
Saturday, September 3, 7:30 p.m. WNPV-1440AM Radio Night, final point races of the season, NASCAR T.P.Trailers 358 Modifieds, BRC Late Models and Sportsman.
Friday, September 9, 7 p.m. Sportsman stock cars (38 lap feature), TSRS 305 Sprints and Modified practice session
Saturday, September 10, 7 p.m. 46TH Annual Freedom 76, $25,000 to win for the Modifieds plus Cash Dash.
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Friesen Rebounds at Ransomville
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Friesen Rebounds at Ransomville
Takes Home Summer Nationals Victory
RANSOMVILLE, N.Y. - Aug 2, 2016 - Stewart Friesen keeps it in the family once again as he captured the Super DIRTcar Series Summer Nationals at Ransomville Speedway Tuesday night for the second year in a row. Friesen's night started off on a bad note as he damaged his car in time trials and was forced to bring out his back-up car. That didn't stop Friesen and the Halmar team from rebounding to take home the victory.
"This is awesome. The Halmar team worked so hard tonight. This is Uncle Alex's race and always will be Uncle Alex's race and to get it again is so special," Friesen said in victory lane. "I'll tell you what, I wasn't sure of what to think of this track when I got here but it was super racy. It stayed slick and wide. The guys were doing a great job. I hope my old man is getting a break and enjoying a couple of beers tonight. This is for Stan and Alex!"
Peter Britten and Brett Hearn started the 30-car field to the initial green.
Britten jumped to an early lead as Hearn worked the topside to run him back down.
Hearn was working every lane possible to get past Britten. Hearn dove to the outside and was finally able to make the pass for the lead on lap nine.
It wasn't long until Hearn caught the back of the field.
As Britten was trying to chase Hearn back down through lapped traffic fifth place starter, Sheppard started knocking on Britten's doors.
Hearn and Britten were running right around the bottom as Sheppard was digging the top line.
There was a three car battle brewing for fifth spot between Wight, Billy Decker and Tim Fuller as they ran three wide for several laps until Wight slowed down due to a right rear flat bringing out the second caution of the night.
Friesen took advantage of the lap 44 restart as he charged to the outside and drove by Britten and Sheppard for the second spot.
Hearn led the way at the halfway mark over Friesen, Britten, Sheppard and Decker.
The third restart of the night was on lap 59. Hearn chose the inside line, putting Friesen on the outside.
Friesen drove his No. 44F machine as high as he could take it into turns one and two and took the lead from Hearn by the time they entered into turn three.
As Friesen took the lead from Hearn, Sheppard then snuck under Hearn to overtake second spot on lap 62.
Last place starter, Danny Johnson, who used one of his provisionals to start the main event broke into the top ten by lap 65.
Friesen had half a straightaway lead over Sheppard by the time he caught lapped traffic on lap 73.
The fourth and final restart of the night was on lap 83.
Hearn opened the door on the bottom giving Britten the advantage to sneak through to take third spot.
Sheppard was slowly closing in on Friesen as the laps wound down.
Friesen moved to the bottom as he caught lapped traffic on lap 95.
Sheppard was on Friesen's bumper as Friesen began to move all over the track through heavy lapped traffic to try and keep Sheppard from passing him. Sheppard worked to run down Friesen as Friesen had his hands full working his way through traffic.
Friesen had the advantage on the exit and held on to the top spot over Sheppard by just 0.347 seconds at the line. Following Sheppard was Britten, Brachmann and Hearn as the top five.
"Matt and that race team are unstoppable right now. They have a hot hand and a hot racecar. We were lucky to get him on that one restart but I'll take it anyway we can get it," Friesen said. "We're going to keep working on our stuff to get better and catch him. We made a couple points tonight at least."
For Sheppard, the second-place finish wasn't what he had hoped for. Sheppard believed he had the car to win.
"We had a really good car tonight. I think we were good enough to win this thing. Peter got down on the bottom of that restart, blocked me and jammed us all up. Stew was able to roll the outside and roll around all of us. I think that was the difference in the race right there," Sheppard said. "You could see if I ran high or low I could run all over him. Every time I came out with a little bit of a charge it seemed like we had a lapped car and I had to tuck back in line."
Britten rolled onto the front stretch in third after what has been an up and down season for his racing team.
"I've noticed this year we've been consistently fast. We've always had some speed at times and other times not. This year we've been pretty consistent," Britten said. "To come third to Friesen and Sheppard at this point in the year I'll take that definitely. Congrats to Stew. I'm sure it's a pretty special win for him. Thanks to everyone here at Ransomville. Hopefully we'll get it soon!"
Races Notes: 40 cars attempted to qualify and 30 cars started the main event. Danny Johnson hit the wall hard in warm-ups and was unable to fix the car in time. Johnson started the back end of the field in Kyle Coffey's car for the feature. Friesen also hit the wall hard in time trials forcing him to bring out his back-up car. Four cautions were brought out during the 100-lap main event.
The Super DIRTcar Series rolls to Weedsport, N.Y. as the series takes on Weedsport Speedway on Tuesday, Aug. 9.
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Super DIRTcar Series Statistical Report; Aug. 2, 2016; Ransomville Speedway; Ransomville, N.Y.
A-Main (100 Laps) - 1. 44-Stewart Friesen; 2. 9s-Matt Sheppard; 3. 18H-Peter Britten; 4. 3B-Chad Brachmann; 5. 20-Brett Hearn; 6. 23-Danny Johnson; 7.19-Tim Fuller; 8. 91-Billy Decker; 9. 32c-Vic Coffey; 10. 37s-Tommy Flannigan; 11. 42-Pete Bicknell; 12. 6m-Mat Williamson; 13. 25R-Erick Rudolph; 14. 99L-Larry Wight; 15. 42p-Pat Ward; 16. 35-Frank Cozze; 17. 8-Rich Scagliotta; 18. 98H-Jimmy Phelps; 19. 88m-Mike Mahaney; 20. 93-Gary Tomkins; 21. 20m-Jeff McGinnis; 22. 165-Rex King Jr.; 23. 26-Rick Richner; 24. 6H-Max McLaughlin; 25. 43-Keith Flach; 26. 38-Ryan Susice; 27. 7K-Scott Kerwin; 28. 11J-James Sweeting; 29. 3e-Eric Gabany; 30. 21-Kenny Wills III
Last Chance Showdown 2 (8 laps) - 1. 37s-Tommy Flannigan; 2. 43-Keith Flach; 3. 21-Kenny Wills III; 4. 111-Alan Wills; 5. 44v-Phil Vigneri; 6. 12j-Nick Joy; 7. 8-Rich Scagliotta; 8. 23-Kyle Coffey; 9. 27-Jim Zimmerman
Last Chance Showdown 1 (8 Laps) - 1. 42-Pete Bicknell; 2. 11J-James Sweeting; 3. 93-Gary Tomkins; 4. 3e-Eric Gabany; 5. 56-Steve Schumacher; 6. 41-Boyd MacTavish 7. 6h-Max McLaughlin; 8. 678-John Smith; 9. 14-Russ Zimmerman; 10. 7m-Michael Maresca
Dash For Cash (4 laps) - 1. 91-Billy Decker; 2. 9s-Matt Sheppard; 3. 32c-Vic Coffey; 4. 99L-Larry Wight; 5. 19-Tim Fuller
Heat 4 (8 Laps) - 1. 91-Billy Decker; 2. 98h-Jimmy Phelps; 3. 44-Stewart Friesen; 4. 165-Rex King Jr; 5. 7k-Scott Kerwin; 6. 37s-Tommy Flannigan; 7. 111-Kevin Wills; 8. 8-Rich Scagliotta; 9. 27-Jim Zimmerman
Heat 3 (8 Laps) - 1. Tim Fuller; 2. 32c-Vic Coffey; 3. 25r-Erick Rudolph; 4. 42p-Pat Ward; 5. 26-Rick Richner; 6. 43-Keith Flach; 7. 21-Kenny Wills III; 8. 44v-Phil Vigneri; 9. 23-Kyle Coffey; 10. 12j-Nick Joy
Heat 2 (8 Laps) - 1. 9s-Matt Sheppard; 2. 3B-Chad Brachmann; 3. 18h-Peter Britten; 4. Mat Williamson; 5. 35-frank Cozze; 6. 3e-Eric Gabany; 7. 11J-James Sweeting; 8. 56-Steve Schumacher; 9. 93-Gary Tomkins; 10. 7m-Michael Maresca
Heat 1 (8 Laps) - 1. 99L-Larry Wight; 2. 20-Brett Hearn; 3. 38-Ryan Susice; 4. 88-Mike Mahaney; 5. 20m-Jeff McGinnis; 6. 42-Pete Bicknell; 7. 41-Boyd MacTavish; 8. 6h-Max McLaughlin; 9. 678-John Smith; 10. 14-Russ Zimmerman
Group 4 Qualifier - 1. 98h-Jimmy Phelps, 17.244; 2. 91-Billy Decker, 17.254; 3. 7k-Scott Kerwin, 17.469; 4. 165-Rex King Jr, 17.525; 5. 8-Rich Scagliotta, 17.870; 6. 44-Stewart Friesen, 17.890; 7. 37s-Tommy Flannigan, 18.007; 8. 111-Kevin Wills, 18.438; 9. 27-Jim Zimmerman, NT; 10. 27j-Danny Johnson, NT
Group 3 Qualifier - 1. 19-Tim Fuller, 17.286; 2. 32c-Vic Coffey, 17.313; 3. 25r-Erick Rudolph, 17.549; 4. 42p-Pat Ward, 17.557; 5. 43-Keith Flach, 17.811; 6. 12j-Nick Joy, 17.873; 7. 21-Kenny Wills LLL, 17.928; 8. 44v-Phil Vigneri, 17.951; 9. 23-Kyle Coffey, 17.966; 10. 26-Rick Richner, 17.446
Group 2 Qualifier - 1. 9s-Matt Sheppard, 16.827; 2. 6m-Mat Williamson, 17.230; 3. 93-Gary Tomkins, 17.261; 4. 18h-Peter Britten, 17.349; 5. 3b-Chad Brachmann, 17.470; 6. 35-Frank Cozze, 17.579; 7. 3e-Eric Gabany, 17.610; 8. 7m-Michael Maresca; 9. 11j-James Sweeting, 17.944; 10. 56-Steve Schumacher, 18.219
Group 1 Qualifier - 1. 20-Brett Hearn, 16.782; 2. 99L-Larry Wight, 17.020; 3. 38-Ryan Susice, 17.098; 4. 88m-Mike Mahaney, 17.239; 5. 42-Pete Bicknell, 17.498; 6. 6m-Max McLaughlin, 17.561; 7. 20m-Jeff McGinnis, 17.591; 8. 41-Boyd MacTavish, 17.781; 9. 678-John Smith, 18.002; 10. 14-Russ Zimmerman, 18.639
The Super DIRTcar Series and DIRTcar Racing in the Northeast is brought to fans by many important sponsors and partners, including: Hoosier Racing Tire (Official Tire), VP Racing Fuels (Official Racing Fuel), Chevy Performance Parts and NAPA Auto Parts; in addition to contingency sponsors, including: ASI Race Wear, Bicknell Racing Products, Bilstein Shocks, Cometic Gasket, Comp Cams, Edelbrock, Fox Shocks, Henry's Exhaust Systems, Intercomp, JE Pistons, JRI Shocks, KSE Racing Products, Mike's Racing Heads, Motorsports Safety Systems, MSD, Pole Position Raceway, Superflow Dynos and Wrisco Aluminum; along with manufacturer sponsors, including: Beyea Headers, Racing Electronics and TNT Rescue.
Sheppard in His Own League at Merrittville Speedway
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Sheppard in His Own League at Merrittville Speedway
Captures fourth Bob St. Amand Sr. Memorial title
THOROLD, ONT. - Aug 1, 2016 - 'Super' Matt Sheppard from Waterloo, N.Y. took an early lead and never looked back at Merrittville Speedway Monday night for the Bob St. Amand Sr. Memorial 100-lap Super DIRTcar Series feature event.
"It mean's so much what they do here. When you walk out of here you know you're going to have a pretty good night. They worked really hard with the lap sponsors and it doesn't go unappreciated," Sheppard said about the effort put into the nights Bob St. Amand Sr. Memorial.
Tim Fuller and Pat Ward took the 31-car field to the initial green.
An early battle began between Fuller and Sheppard for the top spot as they ran side-by-side for several laps.
Fuller held on to the middle groove as Sheppard ran up on the outside to take a run on
Fuller. Sheppard was able to takeover the top spot from Fuller on lap 18.
Sheppard soon caught heavy lapped traffic by lap 23.
On lap 25 Sheppard lead Fuller, Larry Wight, Brett Hearn and Pat Ward.
Seventh place starter, Brett Hearn was running high on the cushion and moved into third on lap 38.
Wight took advantaged of the lap 48 restart and dove to the outside of Hearn as he took over third spot.
Sheppard continued to show the way at the halfway mark over Fuller, Wight, Hearn and Chad Brachmann.
21st starter Pete Bicknell was a man on the move as he slipped into eighth position on lap 52.
Sheppard once again caught the back of the field on lap 58 as he began to battle his way through tight lapped traffic.
Chad Brachmann then took third from Wight on lap 59 and drove away to chase down Fuller.
Fuller tried to hold off Brachmann as Brachmann tiptoed around the bottom for several laps and was able to close in and take over second spot from Fuller on lap 75.
Fuller didn't give up too easily as they battled back-and-forth for that second spot.
The seventh restart on lap 79 saw Friesen charge into third place as he worked the outside groove to chase down Brachmann.
Sheppard carried the momentum and the bite around the outside of the track as Brachmann hugged down low hoping to make ground on Sheppard.
28th starter Mike Bowman made a late race charge as he snuck into fourth position by lap 81.
The final caution of the night was brought out on lap 94 causing Sheppard to form back in line, erasing his straightaway lead.
Sheppard once again brought the field back to the green with just six laps remaining.
Sheppard tucked down to the bottom to hold his position and slowly pulled away form second place runner, Brachmann.
As Sheppard pulled away from the field Bowman and Friesen battled back and forth for the third spot but it was Bowman who crossed the line to take third over Friesen.
Sheppard went on to capture his fourth Bob St. Amand Memorial title at Merrittville Speedway over Brachmann, Bowman, Friesen and Bicknell.
"The thing wouldn't turn. This thing was tight. We didn't free up enough and I kind of just found a groove where I could drive straight up all the way across the track and finally the thing would hook and turn left and away she'd go," Sheppard said in victory lane.
"Stew's been red hot too but it seems like the only way we can gain points on him is to win races and thank god we've been doing that and hopefully we can keep that going here," Sheppard said about the tight points battle between him and Friesen.
Chad Brachmann, one of Merrittville's local favorites was pleased with his podium finish against the Super DIRTcar Series boys.
"Matt was in a league of his own like every other race he's at," Brachmann said. "We were decent. I think I could have been a little bit better forward drive wise. To hang on up front and to finish second to Matt, that's a good accomplishment we did tonight."
28th starter Mike Bowman was in complete shock as he stood on the front straightaway celebrating his advancement all the way up to third position.
"The car was really good. I bent the steering wheel in the wreck early on. I'm really surprised to be standing up here. The guys put a heck of a lot of effort into tonight. We really needed this," Bowman said.
Race Notes: 37 modifieds attempted to qualify and 32 started the field. Tim Fuller set fastest time overall in time trials with a 15.763. Eight cautions were brought out during the 100-lap main event. Three of the top five finishers in the feature were Small-Block Modifieds.
The Super DIRTcar Series returns to action in Ransomville, N.Y. on Tuesday, Aug. 2 at Ransomville Speedway.
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Super DIRTcar Series Statistical Report; Aug. 1, 2016; Merrittville Speedway; Thorold, Ont.
A-Main (100 Laps) - 1. 9s-Matt Sheppard; 2. 3B-Chad Brachmann; 3. 71-Mike Bowman; 4. 44-Stewart Friesen; 5. 42-Pete Bicknell; 6. 19-Tim Fuller; 7. 3rs-Chris Steele; 8. 62-Erick Rudolph; 9. 28z-Gary Lindberg; 10. 20-Brett Hearn; 11. 6m-Mat Williamson; 12. 99L-Larry Wight; 13. 33-Mike Mahaney; 14. 91-Billy Decker; 15. 37s-Tommy Flannigan; 16. 98h-Jimmy Phelps; 17. 42p-Pat Wardl 18. 27j-Danny Johnson; 19. 19c-Ryan Susice; 20. 18h-Peter Britten; 21. 15j-Tim Jones; 22. 6h-Max McLaughlin; 23. 8-Rich Scagliotta; 24. 88-Shayne Pierce; 25. 96-Fred Carleton; 26. 43-Keith Flach; 27. 26-Rick Richner; 28. 7m-Michael Maresca; 29. 35-Frank Cozze; 30. 96c-Jean-Francois Corriveau; 31. 93-Gary Tomkins; 32. 08-Mark D'Ilario
Last Chance Showdown 2 (8 laps) - 1. 35-Frank Cozze; 2. Max McLaughlin; 3. 96-Fred Carleton; 4. 71-Mike Bowman; 5. 96c-Jean Francois Corriveau; 6. 28z-Gary Lindberg; 7. 165-Rex King Jr; 8. 38-Scott Wood
Last Chance Showdown 1 (8 Laps) - 1. 42-Pete Bicknell; 2. 43-Keith Flach; 3. 33-Mike Mahaney; 4. 8-Rich Scagliotta; 5. 28-Todd Gordon; 6. 41-Boyd MacTavish; 7. 7m-Michael Maresca; 8. 27j-Danny Johnson; 9. 108-Bill Bleich
Heat 4 (8 Laps) - 1. 9s-Matt Sheppard; 2. 44-Stewart Friesen; 3. 20-Brett Hearn; 4. 19c-Ryan Susice; 5. 88-Shayne Peirce; 6. 71-Mike Bowman; 7. 38-Scott Wood; 8. 35-Frank Cozze; 9. 28z-Gary Lindberg
Heat 3 (8 Laps) - 1. 3b-Chad Brachmann; 2. 6m-Mat Williamson; 3. 18h-Peter Britten; 4. 93-Gary Tomkins; 5. 15j-Tim Jones; 6. 6h-Max McLaughlin; 7. 96-Fred Carleton; 8. 165-Rex King Jr.; 9. 96c-Jean-Francois Corriveau
Heat 2 (8 Laps) - 1. 99L-Larry Wight; 2. 91-Billy Decker; 3. 08-Mark D'llario; 4. 3rs-Chris Steele; 5. 26-Rick Richner; 6. 43-Keith Flach; 7. 28-Todd Gordon; 8. 7m-Michael Maresca; 9. 41-Boyd MacTavish
Heat 1 (8 Laps) - 1. 19-Tim Fuller; 2. 42p-Pat Ward; 3. 98h-Jimmy Phelps; 4. 37s-Tommy Flannigan; 5. 62-Erick Rudolph; 6. 42-Pete Bicknell; 7. 33-Mike Mahaney; 8. 8-Rich Scagliotta; 9. 108-Bill Bleich; 10. 27j-Danny Johnson
Group 4 Qualifier - 1.9s-Matt Sheppard, 16.012; 2. 44-Stewart Friesen,16.069; 3. 20-Brett Hearn,16.096; 4. 38-Scott Wood,16.343; 5.19c-Ryan Susice, 16.356; 6. 88-Shayne Pierce,16.423; 7. 35-Frank Cozze, 16.482; 8. 28Z-Gary Lindberg, 16.491; 9. 71-Mike Bowman, 16.643
Group 3 Qualifier - 1. 3-Chad Brachman,15.996; 2. 6m-Mat Williamson, 16.008; 3. 93-Gary Tomkins, 16.243; 4.18H-Peter Britten, 16.262; 5. 6h-Max McLaughlin, 16.348; 6. 15J-Tim Jones,16.424; 7. 96-Fred Carlton, 16.525; 8. 165-Rex King Jr.,16.533; 9. 96c-J.F. Corriveau, 16.546
Group 2 Qualifier - 1. 99L-Larry Wight, 16.026; 2. 91D-Billy Decker, 16.149; 3. 08-Mark D'Ilario,16.225; 4. 3RS-Chris Steele,16.237; 5. 26-Rick Richner,16.242; 6. 7M-Mike Maresca, 16.251; 7. 28-Todd Gordon, 16.470; 8. 43-Keith Flach,16.561; 9. 41-Boyd MacTavish,16.714
Group 1 Qualifier - 1. 19-Tim Fuller, 15.763; 2. 42p-Pat Ward, 15.868; 3. 98h-Jimmy Phelps, 15.912; 4. 37s-Tommy Flannigan, 16.138; 5. 62-Eric Rudolph, 16.198; 6. 33-Mike Mahaney, 16234; 7. 42-Pete Bicknell, 16.241; 8. 8-Rich Scagliotta, 16.327; 9. 27j-Danny Johnson, 16.556; 10. 108-Bill Bleich, 16.625
The Super DIRTcar Series and DIRTcar Racing in the Northeast is brought to fans by many important sponsors and partners, including: Hoosier Racing Tire (Official Tire), VP Racing Fuels (Official Racing Fuel), Chevy Performance Parts and NAPA Auto Parts; in addition to contingency sponsors, including: ASI Race Wear, Bicknell Racing Products, Bilstein Shocks, Cometic Gasket, Comp Cams, Edelbrock, Fox Shocks, Henry's Exhaust Systems, Intercomp, JE Pistons, JRI Shocks, KSE Racing Products, Mike's Racing Heads, Motorsports Safety Systems, MSD, Pole Position Raceway, Superflow Dynos and Wrisco Aluminum; along with manufacturer sponsors, including: Beyea Headers, Racing Electronics and TNT Rescue.
ACCORD SPEEDWAY NEWS
Posted by: | CommentsAccord, NY- Danny Creeden Charges To Third Win In Exciting Accord Speedway Modified Headliner
By: Steve Pados, Accord Speedway Media
On a hot, muggy summer evening with thunderstorms hitting all around the local area, the Accord Speedway somehow remained unscathed and reeled off an outstanding racing card for another solid crowd on hand that witnessed the excellent seven division racing card. The loyal Accord racing fans were offered the opportunity to go trackside and meet and greet with the talented driving roster of the speedway on camera and autograph night presented by United Pump and Tank located in Wallkill, New York.(www.unitedpumpandtank.com). Speedway Promoters Gary and Donna Palmer had the speedway grounds in its usual pristine condition and the outstanding track work prep of Gary Palmer presented the drivers with another fabulous racing surface that had the drivers in all divisions talking about it all night long through the interview sessions. ASI Trophies, who make up all of the great plaques for victory lane, presented the Checkered Flag Bonus. Even with the 45 minute delay for the Camera and Autograph session, the racing was completed before 11 PM.
The final outcome of the great evening of racing action found the "DC Express" Danny Creeden make a late charge to claim his third win of the season at Accord Speedway in the United Pump and Tank Modifieds. Chris Stevens raced to his first ever career win at Accord in the Healey Brothers Group Sportsman headliner. Jason Feinberg was spot on in recording his third win of the season in the Ruge's Performance Center Rookie Sportsman finale. "The Intimidator" Ray Tarantino shook off his recent back luck and scored his second win of the season in the Arkel Motors Pure Stock feature run. Samantha Muller made it seven wins for the season in the Want AD Digest All Star Slingshot feature. "The Hurricane" Hunter Lapp brought an end to John Kendall's four win streak by adding his sixth win of the season as he continues to shine at the speedway in a breakout year for the young speedster in the WRWD Radio Junior Slingshot feature. "The Layton Laser" Brody Adamsky enjoyed a great evening with a solid performance as he captured his fourth win in 2016 in the Ruge's GM Parts Center NEWS Sprint Car main event.
"The KF Flyer" Kenny Ferrier hammered down at the start of the United Pump and Tank Modified main event and led the first lap before yielding to Chad Loilodice who stayed out front through lap five. Ferrier took the lead back on lap six by outhustling his adversaries and took command of the point. Danny Creeden remained focused on those in front of him and one by one slipped past them and was riding in the runner-up slot. A restart late in the event allowed Creeden a shot at Ferrier and he made the most of it as he slipped past him with two laps to go. Creeden raced away to victory for his third win of the season. Ferrier had an outstanding run for for runner-up honors and "Iron" Mike Ricci nailed down third place. Brad Rothaupt and Scott Ferrier completed the top five. Jesse Marks headed up the second five with Ed Dachenhausen, Danny Tyler, Joe Judge And Richie Eurich completing the top ten.
The Ruge's GM Performance Rookie Sportsman headliner found Jason Feinberg climbing to the top of the race track as he secured the lead coming out of the second turn on lap one that one move was all he needed as he raced away to a convincing win for his third victory of the season. Matt Shultz put in a great run for runner-up honors with Chris Van Duser, Ryan McCartney, Kevin Stevens, John Dewitt and Jim Kraus following.
The Healey Brother's Group Sportsman feature event found Phil Goetchius grabbing the early lead. Goetchius had himself a fast hot rod and opened up a big advantage early on in the event. Chris Stevens and eight time winner Jimmy Wells had their own battle royal going and kept inching closer to Goetchius as the laps clicked off. The three drivers were racing together at the five to go sign and Stevens quickly moved to the inside of Goetchius as they hit turn one and Stevens became the new leader out of turn two. Wels also slipped past Goetchius and set sail for Stevens but it would be Chris Stevens securing his first ever win at the speedway. Wells was the runner-up for the second week in a row while Goetchius was third in a great effort, Nick Plumstead was fourth and Brandon McGill completed the top five. Collin DuBois, Corey Cormier, Kevin Ward, Ralph Ronk and Leo Fotopolous completed the top ten.
The Ruge's GM Parts Center NEWS Sprint feature had Brody Adamsky hustling to the point at the start of the event and he withstood a stiff challenge from "Little" Richard Smith and Larry Ricci late in the event to record his fourth win of the season at Accord. Smith, Ricci, Heidi Hedin and Jesse James Bartleson completed the top five.
Hunter Lapp continued on his merry way in the WRWD Radio Junior Slingshot main event as he led all of the way to nail down his sixth victory of the season. Jake Mason, John Kendall, Michael Corbin, Jaden Sleight and Ashton Dewitt completed the field in the event
The Want AD Digest All Star Slingshot feature found a pair of hot shots duking it out throughout the run but it would be Samantha Muller recording her seventh win of the season in a close win over Marty Kelly.
The Arkel Motors Pure Stock feature found Ray Tarantino jumping out front at the start of the event and it was just what he needed for the second half of the racing as he led all laps in securing his second win of the season at Accord. leading the first laps as he fought off a hard charge by Steve Williams. Livy Johnson was spot on for a solid second place finish just nipping Bob Sleight who was third. Newcomer Shawn Williams was fourth and James Goetchius completed the top five. Jimmy Sykes headed up the second five with Tom Hausman, newcomer Jim Smith, Dan Knoth and Mike DuBois Jr completing the top ten.
GEMSTONES:
Promoter Gary Palmer had a great race track for the drivers as all four speed channels were utilized throughout the course of the evening.
Steve Lowitt and his United Pump and Tank group were the headline sponsor for the evening and enjoyed their time with the trackside presentations during camera and autograph night.
Heat races were run off quickly and Sportsman heat wins went to Collin DuBois, Phil Goetchius and Nick Plumstead. Matt Shultz was victorious in the Rookie Sportsman qualifier. Modified heats were claimed by Ken Ferrier and Danny Creeden. Travis Brockner and Ray Tarantino claimed wins in the Pure Stock division heats. The All Star Slingshot heat was captured by Marty Kelly and the Junior Slingshot heat was claimed by Jake Mason. Brody Adamsky captured the Sprint car heat.
New cars and drivers added to the luster of the evening as the Sportsman ranks saw the addition of Cody Clark, Scott Demorest and Aaron Weaver. A new Pure Stock driver was Shawn Williams who raced to a nice finish in opening outing. Modified driver Richard Smith is becoming accustomed to the new Sprint Car Division and raced to a strong finish in his second appearance in the Sprints.
"Jumpin" John McGill filled in for the vacationing Tim Adams with the victory
lane interviews and Marty Kelly lent his hand by calling some action from the booth. Special thanks to both men for their help.
The camera and autograph session went off without a hitch as the grandstands emptied out for the fans to have a chat or get an autograph from their favorite driver or drivers. Announcer Steve Pados interviewed as many drivers as time was allotted and made sure each division was covered.
Please make note a new starting time will greet the fans next week as racing will begin one half hour later than normal.
RESULTS:
United Pump & Tank Modifieds: Danny Creeden, Ken Ferrier, Mike Ricci, Brad Rothaupt, Scott Ferrier, Jesse Marks, Ed Dachenhausen, Danny Tyler, Joe Judge, Richie Eurich, Corey Lowitt, Chad Loilodice, Brett Graham, Mark Pullen, Anthony Perrego, Lenny Helmich
Healey Brothers Group Sportsman: Chris Stevens, Jimmy Wells, Phil Goetchius, Nick Plumstead, Brandon McGill, Corey Cormier, Kevin Ward, Ralph Ronk, Leo Fotopolous, Mike DuBois, Connor Otten, Dana Carey, Cody Clark, Aaron Weaver, Vinnie Gress
Ruge's Performance Center NEWS Sprint Cars: Brody Adamsky, Richard Smith, Larry Ricci, Heidi Hedin, Jesse James Bartleson
Arkel Motors Pure Stocks: Ray Tarantino, Livy Johnson, Bob Sleight, Shawn Williams, James Goetchius, Jimmy Sykes, Tom Hausman, Jim Smith, Dan Knoth, Mike DuBois Jr, Steve Williams, Harry Bachman, Chris Kanuk, Tim Southard, Travis Brockner (DQ), Curt Ayers (DQ)
Ruges Parts Center Rookie Crate Sportsman: Jason Feinberg, Matt Shultz, Chris Van Duser, Ryan McCartney, Kevin Stevens, John Dewitt, Jim Kraus
Want AD Digest All Star Slingshots: Samantha Muller, Marty Kelly
WRWD Radio Junior Slingshots: Hunter Lapp, Jake Mason, John Kendall, Michael Corbin, Jaden Sleight, Ashton Dewitt
Racing is on tap every Friday night at Accord Speedway from April through September. PLEASE Make note of a new starting time beginning with next week's show. Pit Gates open at 5:00; Spectator Gates open at 5:30; Hot Laps are 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 week, Friday, August 5th will be Kingston Nissan Night at the speedway with all divisions ready to do battle on the fast quarter mile clay cushioned oval.
August 12th is the date for the Joe Giachinta Memorial race for the Sportsman division.
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
JERSEY RUSH VI NEWS
Posted by: | CommentsJULY 28, 2016
CONTACT: BOB MILLER 443 513 4456
THE JERSEY RUSH VI
NAPA AUTO PARTS & PIONEER POLE BUILDINGS PRESENT. . . . .
410 SPRINTS & MODIFIEDS RETURN TO NEW EGYPT SPEEDWAY FOR THE JERSEY RUSH VI TUESDAY NIGHT, AUGUST 23
An ultimate tradition will continue. Tuesday night, August 23rd the NAPA Auto Parts Jersey Rush VI presented by Pioneer Pole Buildings will rock the house at the New Egypt Speedway with an action packed Ultimate Double-header of 410 Sprints and Modifieds. It all started back in 2011 when JJ Grasso in a 410 sprint car and legendary Billy Pauch in a modified took the victories in the inaugural Jersey Rush I. A huge crowd turnout and accolades from the drivers on this event began what is expected to be a long running tradition. NAPA Auto Parts and Pioneer Pole Buildings are proud sponsors of this big event that will also carry a rain date of Wednesday night, August 24th.
Competitors and race fans will receive a royal treatment on Tuesday night, August 23. First, for the race fans, a pre-race Meet & Greet will take place from 5 PM to 6 PM, welcoming all race fans to visit the pit area to get an up close look at the stars and cars, just prior to the start of the Jersey Rush VI. The grandstands will open at 5 PM and spectators are asked to proceed behind the fourth turn stands to enter the pit area.
For the drivers, a lucrative payoff awaits the starting field of both division. In the 30 lap 410 sprint feature, $5,000 will go to the winner with $1,000 going to the tenth place finisher and an attractive $400 just to start the main event. For the modifieds, $3,000 will go to the winner of the 30 lap feature with $1,000 for fifth and $200 to start.
On Tuesday night, August 23 the pit gates will open at 3:30 PM with the grandstands opening at 5 PM. A drivers meeting is set for 6:15, warm-ups at 7 and sprint car time trials will get underway at 7:30 PM.
For the 410 sprints, they will complete in a series of 10 lap heats, a 12 lap B-Main and the 30 lap feature. Six cars will qualify in the heats with the top two finishers going to the re-draw and the top three fastest cars from time trials (not in the top 2 in the heat) will re-draw. The 410 sprints will follow the Speed Week Sprint wing, weight and tire rules. Approved Hoosier H Series Tires only. The URC wing rule will be in effect for the 360 and 358 sprints only. A $300 bonus will go to the highest finishing 360 sprint car. $100 tow money will go to all pre-entered non-qualifiers.
Modified drivers will draw for their heat race groups and take part in timed warm-up with an invert of four going to the heats. Six cars will qualify from the heats and the top four in the heats will re-draw for the top twelve spots. Modifieds must use American Racer Tires LR 44, RR 48 and open front. The weight rule for the big blocks is 2500 lbs, open small blocks (with windows) 2,450 lbs and a spec small block (PA or DIRT) on alcohol 2,350 and gas 2,275. Big Blocks will race with windows challenging Small Blocks with sail panels. There is no entry free but drivers are asked to pre-enter by calling 443 513 4456 and receive one pit pass for the driver. Pre-entry deadline is August 19.
Adult admission for the Jersey Rush VI is $30, children 6-11 $10 and children under the age of five will be admitted free. The pit fee is $35 and a license is not required. In the event of rain, Wednesday night, August 24 will be the rain date and carry a 7:30 PM starting time. The Jersey Rush VI is a co-promotion between Lenny, Danny and Davey Sammons and special events organizer Bob Miller.
The history of the Jersey Rush. Previous sprint car Jersey Rush feature winners include JJ Grasso (2011), Daryn Pitman (2012), JJ Grasso (2013), Ryan Smith (2014) and defending winner Greg Hodnett in 2015. For the modifieds, Billy Pauch is a three time winner, taking victories in 2011, 2013 and 2014. Jimmy Horton was the winner in 2012 and Duane Howard is the defending modified winner.
New Egypt Speedway
702 Route 539
New Egypt, NJ 08533
Track Phone: 609 758 1900
Jersey Rush VI Contact: 443 513 4456
