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Schatz Eighth Win Comes at 81 Speedway
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Donny Schatz wins Outlaws return to 81 Speedway to score eighth victory of the season
By: Tony Veneziano
PARK City, KS.- May 7, 2017 - Quite a bit has changed over the last 11 years since the last Donny Schatz had raced at 81 Speedway, prior to Saturday night. The track surface was reconfigured before this season, while the tires and wings on the cars have also changed over the last decade. One things that didn't change was the end result as he won for the second straight time at the three-eights-mile as the Outlaws returned to 81 Speedway for the Kansas Outlaw Klassic presented by Great Clips, Murphy Tractor and the City of Park City, Kansas.
Schatz's second consecutive win at 81 Speedway had extra meaning, as his crew chief Ricky Warner and his wife, have family members from the area, who are involved with the operations at 81 Speedway.
"This is like a hometown win for Rick and Danele Warner," said Schatz. "Rick has been with me a long time and we have won a lot of races together. The last time we were here, we won and were fortunate to get here again tonight. It was a great crowd tonight and it's great to see all of the enthusiasm here. It's incredible to be standing here in front of them winning."
Schatz started on the pole and led all 30 laps, but had a very close call, after some contact, when a pair of lapped cars got together right in front of him on the 18th lap. Despite sustaining some damage to his machine, the North Dakota native was able to lead flag-to-flag.
"The (No.) 4 car stopped and I got into him there," noted Schatz. "I thought I was going over and when I got away from him I could steer, but I knew something was bent in the front. It obviously bent the front axle, but it didn't really hurt me much. It might have actually helped me."
On the double file restart, which was the only restart of the 30-lap main event, Schatz chose the low side of the three-eighths-mile, with Jason Johnson lined up beside him. A strong restart propelled Schatz as Johnson, David Gravel and Daryn Pittman all battled for second.
"We just had the car rolling and are trying a lot of funky things right now and there are a lot of weird pieces on this race car, but we are learning," explained Schatz. "Sometimes you pay the price and April was that time, so May is going a lot better."
Pittman used a last lap pass of Gravel to earn his second consecutive runner-up finish, as he continues to close in on his first win of the season in the Great Clips, No. 9 for Kasey Kahne Racing. Pittman started second and looked on the low side of the track a couple of times in the early going as he kept pace with Schatz.
"We are bringing better race cars to the track," said Pittman. "Eric Prutzman is making great changes as the night goes on. Getting in the dash has been huge with the extra track time. Most of the headway we have made with our race cars the last two nights has been in the dash. That's really been key. When the car is faster, it's a lot more fun to drive."
Pittman started second and kept pace with Schatz for the first few laps, before losing a couple of positions. Late in the race he had an entertaining battle with Gravel and Johnson for the runner-up position.
"We had to fight hard for that one," shared Pittman. "We fell back to fourth and got by Jason (Johnson) after the yellow. (David) Gravel got caught up by a few lapped cars and we were able to get back by him coming to the checkers. It was a good finish and a good weekend for us."
Gravel continued his strong season by picking up his 13th top-five finish of the season, with a third-place finish. The Connecticut native ran as high as second in the late going and was keeping up with Schatz in open track, before having some trouble getting by slower cars.
"Lapped cars were pretty tough, they were running pretty high and made it pretty difficult," said Gravel. "It was hard to tell where they were going to go. Daryn (Pittman) got by me, but I think we had a second-place car. I just wish we could have qualified a little better to get in the dash and get another shot at the race track. If we had started on the front two rows, I think we could have gotten the win. We'll take our podium and move on to the next race."
Johnson finished fourth, with Brad Sweet in fifth. Shane Stewart worked his way from the 16th starting spot to finish sixth. Logan Schuchart was seventh, with Aaron Reutzel eighth, Jason Sides ninth and rookie Brent Marks 10th.
The World of Outlaws Craftsman Sprint Car Series returns to action at the famed Eldora Speedway in Ohio on Friday, May 12 and Saturday, May 13.
81 Speedway Notebook
SEASON WINNERS: Donny Schatz - 8 (Volusia Speedway Park on Feb. 19, Volusia Speedway Park on Feb. 19, LoneStar Speedway on March 3, The Dirt Track at Las Vegas Motor Speedway on March 9, The Dirt Track at Las Vegas on March 10, Thunderbowl Raceway on March 18, Missouri State Fair Speedway on May 5, 81 Speedway on May 6); David Gravel - 5 (Thunderbowl Raceway on March 17, Placerville Speedway on March 29, Perris Auto Speedway on April 1, Gator Motorplex on April 13, Plymouth on April 28); Jason Johnson - 2 (Volusia Speedway Park on Feb. 17, Devil's Bowl on April 14); Brad Sweet - 2 (Stockton Dirt Track on March 25, Devil's Bowl on April 15), Logan Schuchart - 1 (Keller Auto Speedway), Brian Brown - 1 (Cocopah Speedway), Rico Abreu - 1 (Arizona Speedway on April 8).
Feature (30 Laps): 1. 15-Donny Schatz [1][$10,000]; 2. 9-Daryn Pittman [2][$5,500]; 3. 5-David Gravel [7][$3,200]; 4. 41-Jason Johnson [4][$2,800]; 5. 49-Brad Sweet [10][$2,500]; 6. 2-Shane Stewart [16][$2,300]; 7. 1S-Logan Schuchart [11][$2,200]; 8. 87-Aaron Reutzel [8][$2,100]; 9. 7S-Jason Sides [6][$2,050]; 10. 19-Brent Marks [14][$2,000]; 11. 11K-Kraig Kinser [3][$1,500]; 12. 93-Sheldon Haudenschild [18][$1,200]; 13. 99-Brady Bacon [13][$1,100]; 14. 17-Joey Saldana [5][$1,050]; 15. 15H-Sam Hafertepe [9][$1,000]; 16. W20-Greg Wilson [15][$900]; 17. 9XX-Jake Bubak [23][$800]; 18. 1X-Don Droud [19][$800]; 19. 1A-Jacob Allen [12][$800]; 20. 10C-Jeremy Campbell [24][$800]; 21. 4-Paul McMahan [17][$800]; 22. 1M-Danny Lasoski [20][$800]; 23. 2C-Wayne Johnson [21][$800]; 24. 9X-Paul Nienhiser [22][$800]; Lap Leaders: Donny Schatz 1-30; KSE Hard Charger Award: 2-Shane Stewart[+10]
Qualifying: 1. 41-Jason Johnson, 13.523; 2. 7S-Jason Sides, 13.632; 3. 17-Joey Saldana, 13.657; 4. 11K-Kraig Kinser, 13.809; 5. 87-Aaron Reutzel, 13.907; 6. 15H-Sam Hafertepe, 13.925; 7. 5-David Gravel, 13.944; 8. 9-Daryn Pittman, 13.973; 9. 15-Donny Schatz, 14.106; 10. 49-Brad Sweet, 14.156; 11. 19-Brent Marks, 14.167; 12. W20-Greg Wilson, 14.194; 13. 1X-Don Droud, 14.225; 14. 1S-Logan Schuchart, 14.291; 15. 93-Sheldon Haudenschild, 14.311; 16. 99-Brady Bacon, 14.35; 17. 2C-Wayne Johnson, 14.419; 18. 13-Clyde Knipp, 14.45; 19. 1M-Danny Lasoski, 14.457; 20. 4-Paul McMahan, 14.497; 21. 1A-Jacob Allen, 14.591; 22. 2-Shane Stewart, 14.594; 23. 9X-Paul Nienhiser, 14.778; 24. 9XX-Jake Bubak, 14.915; 25. 81-Jon Freeman, 14.932; 26. 10C-Jeremy Campbell, 15.365; 27. 91-Jeff Stasa, 17.95
Heat #1 (8 Laps) - Top 6 Transfer to Feature: 1. 41-Jason Johnson [1]; 2. 11K-Kraig Kinser [2]; 3. 5-David Gravel [3]; 4. 49-Brad Sweet [4]; 5. 99-Brady Bacon [6]; 6. 2-Shane Stewart [8]; 7. 1M-Danny Lasoski [7]; 8. 1X-Don Droud [5]; 9. 81-Jon Freeman [9]
Heat #2 (8 Laps) - Top 6 Transfer to Feature: 1. 7S-Jason Sides [1]; 2. 9-Daryn Pittman [3]; 3. 87-Aaron Reutzel [2]; 4. 1S-Logan Schuchart [5]; 5. 19-Brent Marks [4]; 6. 4-Paul McMahan [7]; 7. 9X-Paul Nienhiser [8]; 8. 2C-Wayne Johnson [6]; 9. 10C-Jeremy Campbell [9]
Heat #3 (8 Laps) - Top 6 Transfer to Feature: 1. 17-Joey Saldana [1]; 2. 15-Donny Schatz [3]; 3. 15H-Sam Hafertepe [2]; 4. 1A-Jacob Allen [7]; 5. W20-Greg Wilson [4]; 6. 93-Sheldon Haudenschild [5]; 7. 13-Clyde Knipp [6]; 8. 9XX-Jake Bubak [8]; 9. 91-Jeff Stasa [9]
Craftsman Club Dash (6 Laps): 1. 15-Donny Schatz [1]; 2. 9-Daryn Pittman [2]; 3. 11K-Kraig Kinser [3]; 4. 41-Jason Johnson [6]; 5. 17-Joey Saldana [4]; 6. 7S-Jason Sides [5]
Last Chance Showdown (12 Laps) - Top 6 Transfer to Feature: 1. 1X-Don Droud [1][-]; 2. 1M-Danny Lasoski [4][-]; 3. 2C-Wayne Johnson [2][-]; 4. 9X-Paul Nienhiser [5][-]; 5. 9XX-Jake Bubak [6][-]; 6. 10C-Jeremy Campbell [8][-]; 7. 13-Clyde Knipp [3][$300]; 8. 91-Jeff Stasa [9][$250]; 9. 81-Jon Freeman [7][$225]
Donny Schatz Wins at Missouri State Fair Speedway
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Lucky Seven: Donny Schatz wins at Missouri State Fair Speedway to score seventh win of season
By: Tony Veneziano
SEDALIA, Mo.-May 5, 2017-Missouri State Fair Speedway has always been a special place for eight-time and defending World of Outlaws Craftsman® Sprint Car Series champion Donny Schatz. He made his first start with the series back in 1993 as a teenager at the historic track.
Schatz returned to the half-mile on Friday night, as the Outlaws visited the track for the first time since 2012 and was victorious in the Sedalia Show-Me State Showdown to earn his third-career win at Missouri State Fair Speedway and his seventh of the season aboard the Arctic Cat/Ford Performance J&J for Tony Stewart Racing.
"This is extra special, with this being the first place I ran at," said Schatz. "We had Mark Miller from Artic Cat here and this is kind of his home track. He had a premonition that we were going to have a good night and I'm glad he had that premonition."
Schatz started third and got around Joey Saldana for second on the seventh lap. He then began to close on leader Daryn Pittman as the lead duo negotiated lapped traffic. Schatz made his move on the low side of the back straightaway to take the top spot on lap-11.
Once out front, Schatz began to pull away. After the taking the white flag, the only caution of the 25-lap main event flew, setting up a green-white-checker finish with Schatz in the lead and Kerry Madsen lining up second. Schatz used a strong restart to pull away en route to the win.
"I was actually looking for the car that was stopped, but it wasn't stopped," said Schatz of the caution. "That's the way it goes sometimes and those breaks sometimes go your way. Our car was awesome. April really didn't show it, but April is over. That's what racing is about. You'll have some good days and you are going to have a lot of bad ones. Today was one of the good ones. We just keep digging and finding ways to make the race car faster. Hats off to them, they are on their game and they got us a win tonight."
The win for Schatz snapped a month-plus win drought, dating back to March 18 at Thunderbowl Raceway in California. He used traffic to his advantage and managed tire wear as well on his way to the $10,000 triumph. With the first 24 laps going non-stop, Schatz was in his comfort zone on the long green-flag run.
"You don't really ever bide your time," explained Schatz. "You have to be smart with your tires. This is a high speed track and it's pretty easy the fine line between stuck (to the track) and spinning (your tires). When I rolled across the scales, I saw the other cars around me and I saw their tires were really blistered. Mine looked good, so I guess that means I did my job at the right parts of the race. Early on, when you have all that fuel, they are not a lot of fun to drive. You have to be cautious and search out the race track and see what happens."
Pittman, who led the first 10 laps, after starting on the pole, finished a season-best second, as he continues to close in on his first win of the season. In open track in the early going, Pittman pulled away from Joey Saldana and had couple-second lead in the first six laps.
"It did feel good to run up front," said Pittman. "These guys are really working hard. It's been a struggle this year and I have a great group of guys and I am really proud to be a part of this team. There is no doubt we'll get that win and we keep getting better. We made a lot of headway and had a pretty solid car all night long. If we are going to beat the 15 car and some of these guys consistently, we still have some work to do. We'll get this Great Clips car to victory lane and it will be fun when we do."
Kerry Madsen lined up second for the green-white-checker restart and ended up in third, after Pittman used a strong restart to get around him. Madsen lined up fifth at the start of the 25-lap main event
"I was going for the win," said Madsen of his strategy on the restart. "I tried that low-middle there and feed off Donny's right rear on the restart. I should have done the opposite and fed off the left rear and gotten better grip. I went to attack and wasn't close enough to attack and got attacked. It was a fun race and our car was a rocket ship."
Joey Saldana, who ran second early in the race, ended up fourth. Brian Brown, who hails from Grain Valley, Mo., finished fifth. Jason Johnson, who now calls Missouri home was sixth, followed by Brad Sweet in seventh, Danny Lasoski, another Missouri native in eighth, David Gravel in ninth and Kraig Kinser rounded out the top-10.
The World of Outlaws Craftsman Sprint Car Series returns to action on Saturday, May 6 at 81 Speedway in Park City, Kansas. The Kansas Outlaw Klassic presented by Great Clips, Murphy Tractor & Equipment Co and the City of Park City, Kansas marks the series' first visit to 81 Speedway since 2006.
Missouri State Fair Speedway Notebook
SEASON WINNERS:
Donny Schatz - 7 (Volusia Speedway Park on Feb. 19, Volusia Speedway Park on Feb. 19, LoneStar Speedway on March 3, The Dirt Track at Las Vegas Motor Speedway on March 9, The Dirt Track at Las Vegas on March 10, Thunderbowl Raceway on March 18, Missouri State Fair Speedway on May 5); David Gravel - 5 (Thunderbowl Raceway on March 17, Placerville Speedway on March 29, Perris Auto Speedway on April 1, Gator Motorplex on April 13, Plymouth on April 28); Jason Johnson - 2 (Volusia Speedway Park on Feb. 17, Devil's Bowl on April 14); Brad Sweet - 2 (Stockton Dirt Track on March 25, Devil's Bowl on April 15), Logan Schuchart - 1 (Keller Auto Speedway), Brian Brown - 1 (Cocopah Speedway), Rico Abreu - 1 (Arizona Speedway on April 8).
CONTINGENCY WINNERS - MSD Ignitions ($25 cash): Brent Marks; MSD Ignitions ($50 cash): Donny Schatz; Penske Shocks ($50 cash): Paul McMahan; JE Pistons ($50 cash): Jason Johnson; VP Racing Fuels ($50 cash): David Gravel; Edelbrock ($50 cash): David Gravel; Comp Cams ($50 cash): Kraig Kinser; Extended Stay ($50 cash): Shane Stewart; Cometic Gasket ($50 cash): Logan Schuchart; Super Flow ($50 cash): Sheldon Haudenschild; Craftsman Club ($100 cash each):Daryn Pittman, Joey Saldana, Jason Johnson. N/A, N/A; Craftsman/Sears ($100 cash): Brady Bacon; KSE Racing Products ($100 product certificate): Danny Lasoski; Comp Cams ($50 product certificate): Donny Schatz; JE Pistons (Set of Rings each): Paul McMahan, Aaron Reutzel.
Feature (25 Laps): 1. 15-Donny Schatz [3][$10,000]; 2. 9-Daryn Pittman [1][$5,500]; 3. 2M-Kerry Madsen [5][$3,200]; 4. 17-Joey Saldana [2][$2,800]; 5. 21-Brian Brown [6][$2,500]; 6. 41-Jason Johnson [7][$2,300]; 7. 49-Brad Sweet [10][$2,200]; 8. 33-Danny Lasoski [16][$2,100]; 9. 5-David Gravel [15][$2,050]; 10. 11K-Kraig Kinser [13][$2,000]; 11. 2-Shane Stewart [19][$1,500]; 12. 1S-Logan Schuchart [9][$1,200]; 13. 7S-Jason Sides [11][$1,100]; 14. 93-Sheldon Haudenschild [21][$1,050]; 15. 4-Paul McMahan [14][$1,000]; 16. 99-Brady Bacon [4][$900]; 17. 2C-Wayne Johnson [22][$800]; 18. 24-Terry McCarl [8][$800]; 19. W20-Greg Wilson [20][$800]; 20. 9X-Paul Nienhiser [24][$800]; 21. 15H-Sam Hafertepe [17][$800]; 22. 87-Aaron Reutzel [23][$800]; 23. 18-Ian Madsen [18][$800]; 24. 19-Brent Marks [12][$800]; Lap Leaders: Daryn Pittman 1-11, Donny Schatz 12-25; KSE Hard Charger Award: 33-Danny Lasoski[+8]
Qualifying: 1. 41-Jason Johnson, 16.154; 2. 15-Donny Schatz, 16.31; 3. 7S-Jason Sides, 16.35; 4. 2M-Kerry Madsen, 16.382; 5. 9-Daryn Pittman, 16.523; 6. 99-Brady Bacon, 16.564; 7. 17-Joey Saldana, 16.596; 8. 24-Terry McCarl, 16.613; 9. 1S-Logan Schuchart, 16.638; 10. 49-Brad Sweet, 16.639; 11. 5-David Gravel, 16.657; 12. 19-Brent Marks, 16.658; 13. 11K-Kraig Kinser, 16.688; 14. 18-Ian Madsen, 16.705; 15. 21-Brian Brown, 16.725; 16. 33-Danny Lasoski, 16.745; 17. 15H-Sam Hafertepe, 16.866; 18. 4-Paul McMahan, 16.89; 19. 2-Shane Stewart, 16.903; 20. W20-Greg Wilson, 16.948; 21. 93-Sheldon Haudenschild, 16.953; 22. 87-Aaron Reutzel, 16.961; 23. 17A-Austin McCarl, 17.026; 24. 9X-Paul Nienhiser, 17.034; 25. 1A-Jacob Allen, 17.185; 26. 2C-Wayne Johnson, 17.253; 27. 71A-R.J. Johnson, 17.253; 28. 7W-Tasker Phillips, 17.379; 29. O5-Brad Loyet, 17.597; 30. 13-Clyde Knipp, 17.664; 31. 75-Glen Saville, 18.075; 32. 17B-Josh Baughman, NT
Heat #1 (8 Laps) - Top 5 Transfer to Feature: 1. 41-Jason Johnson [1]; 2. 9-Daryn Pittman [2]; 3. 1S-Logan Schuchart [3]; 4. 11K-Kraig Kinser [4]; 5. 15H-Sam Hafertepe [5]; 6. 93-Sheldon Haudenschild [6]; 7. O5-Brad Loyet [8]; 8. 1A-Jacob Allen [7]
Heat #2 (8 Laps) - Top 5 Transfer to Feature:1. 15-Donny Schatz [1]; 2. 99-Brady Bacon [2]; 3. 49-Brad Sweet [3]; 4. 4-Paul McMahan [5]; 5. 18-Ian Madsen [4]; 6. 2C-Wayne Johnson [7]; 7. 87-Aaron Reutzel [6]; 8. 13-Clyde Knipp [8]
Heat #3 (8 Laps) - Top 5 Transfer to Feature: 1. 17-Joey Saldana [2]; 2. 21-Brian Brown [4]; 3. 7S-Jason Sides [1]; 4. 5-David Gravel [3]; 5. 2-Shane Stewart [5]; 6. 17A-Austin McCarl [6]; 7. 71A-R.J. Johnson [7]; 8. 75-Glen Saville [8]
Heat #4 (8 Laps) - Top 5 Transfer to Feature: 1. 2M-Kerry Madsen [1]; 2. 24-Terry McCarl [2]; 3. 19-Brent Marks [3]; 4. 33-Danny Lasoski [4]; 5. W20-Greg Wilson [5]; 6. 17B-Josh Baughman [8]; 7. 7W-Tasker Phillips [7]; 8. 9X-Paul Nienhiser [6]
Craftsman Club Dash (6 Laps): 1. 9-Daryn Pittman [2]; 2. 17-Joey Saldana [4]; 3. 15-Donny Schatz [5]; 4. 99-Brady Bacon [1]; 5. 2M-Kerry Madsen [3]; 6. 21-Brian Brown [7]; 7. 41-Jason Johnson [6]; 8. 24-Terry McCarl [8]
Last Chance Showdown (12 Laps) - Top 4 Transfer to Feature: 1. 93-Sheldon Haudenschild [1][-]; 2. 2C-Wayne Johnson [6][-]; 3. 87-Aaron Reutzel [2][-]; 4. 9X-Paul Nienhiser [4][-]; 5. 17A-Austin McCarl [3][$300]; 6. 7W-Tasker Phillips [8][$250]; 7. 1A-Jacob Allen [5][$225]; 8. O5-Brad Loyet [9][$200]; 9. 71A-R.J. Johnson [7][$200]; 10. 75-Glen Saville [11][$200]; 11. 17B-Josh Baughman [12][$200]; 12. 13-Clyde Knipp [10][$200]
THUNDER ON THE HILL RACING SERIES NEWS
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MAY 5, 2017
CONTACT: BOB MILLER 443 513 4456
THUNDER ON THE HILL RACING SERIES
Sportsman & MASS Sprints join Thunder on the Hill Series event. . .
BIG PAYDAY OFFERED FOR BIG BLOCK/358 NASCAR MODIFIEDS SUNDAY NIGHT, MAY 28 AT GRANDVIEW SPEEDWAY
BECHTELSVILLE, PA (May 5, 2017) – Backyard barbecues and Big Block vs. Small Block Modifieds highlight an exciting weekend for area race fans as the NAPA Auto Parts Thunder on the Hill Racing Series kicks off their 28th season of racing action on Sunday, May 28 with the Pioneer Pole Buildings Triple Thunder Thriller event at Grandview Speedway in Bechtelsville, PA.
With a 7:30 PM start time, the Triple Thunder Thriller includes three exciting stock car racing divisions competing on the Berks County dirt track with a $5,000-to-win (for pre-entered competitors), 40-lap main event featuring the Big Block vs. Small Block Dirt Modifieds.
A lucrative payday for pre-entered drivers -- $1,000 for 10th, and $500 to start -- has enticed competitors from all over the east coast including Pennsylvania drivers Craig Von Dohren and Duane Howard; New Jersey’s father-son duo of Billy Pauch Sr. and Billy Pauch Jr.; and New York’s Lebanon Valley Speedway regular Keith Flach.
Teams are encouraged to pre-enter by calling 443-513-4456 or by visiting www.thunderonthehillracingseries.com. There is NO ENTRY FEE for this special event.
Included on this holiday spectacular are the Sportsman division competing in a 25-lap event with $1,200 going to the victor and the first appearance of the newly formed MASS Sprint Car Series in a 20-lap event.
The Pioneer Pole Buildings Mobile Sales Unit will be on display in the mid-way along with all of the Thunder on the Hill Racing Series mainstay promotions including the Low Down & Dirty Radio Show pre-race Meet and Greet, pit area tours, the Inside/Out Experience – where fans can watch hot laps from the infield, take a ride in the Eli’s Auto World Pace Truck, see Joe ‘The Pizza Dude’ offering up free pizzas to the rowdiest fans, give-a-ways, and appearances by Miss Thunder on the Hill, Lauren Fischer.
Helping to celebrate the Memorial Day Weekend will be a special fireworks display on the parade lap to start the $5,000 to win modified feature event.
Spectator gates will open at 5 PM, with racing action set for 7:30 PM. Adult General Admission is $25, Children 6-11 are $10, and Children 5 and Under are Free of Charge. Pit Area pricing is $35 and a license is not required. Don’t forget, Grandview Speedway will be in action on Saturday night, May 27 so bring the camper and overnight for free on the most “popular hill” in Bechtelsville, PA
NAPA Auto Parts continues their long run with the Thunder on the Hill Racing Series as the title sponsor joined by Pioneer Pole Buildings, Eli’s Auto World Quaker Steak & Lube, and GALCO Business Communications.
2017 Thunder Racing Series Schedule:
Memorial Day Triple Thunder Thriller --Sunday, May 28 7:30 PM - Grandview Speedway -- Big Block/358 Modifieds* 40 laps, Sportsman & MASS Sprint
11th Annual Jesse Hockett Classic - Tuesday, June 13 7:30 PM -- USAC National Wingless Sprint Car Series Eastern Storm and 358 Modifieds*
Pennsylvania Sprint Car Speedweek - Tuesday, July 4 7:30 PM - 410 Sprint Cars & 358 Modifieds*
3rd Annual Thunder Cup Arctic Cat All-Star Circuit of Champions - Thursday, August 17 7:30 PM - 410 Sprint Cars & Sportsman*
Mods at the Madhouse Halloween Party - Saturday, October 14 6 PM - Big-Block/358 Modifieds 40 Laps, Sportsman & MASS Sprints
*NASCAR Points event
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 28 years of the most anticipated events of the racing calendar year after year. In 124 events over $4.2 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, Legends cars, DIRTcar and ROC Modified events.
About Grandview Speedway
Grandview Speedway is a high-banked one-third mile clay oval, celebrating their 55th Anniversary season in 2017. 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.
Why Are Wingless Sprints So Popular?
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RICK STIEF MASTERS THE FIELD TO WIN FIRST EVER MID-ATLANTIC SPRINT SERIES EVENT
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By ERIKA PALMAI-WAGNER
Rick Stief of Garnet Valley, PA scored his second career Racesaver 305 Sprint Car victory on Sunday night at Bridgeport Speedway. Stief started fourth and took the lead on lap fourteen after early race leader Ryan Stillwaggon had an engine expire while maintaining over a straightaway gap on Stief and the rest of the field. Stief then won the twenty lap feature event over Tim Tanner, Tommy Carberry, Mark Bitner, and Dave Brown Jr who rounded out the top five.
“I honestly had no idea that I was leading the race until I took the checkered flag and looked over at the scoreboard,” Rick admitted post race. “I knew I was catching Ryan, but I was pretty focused on maneuvering the lapped traffic I had in front of me, so I had no idea. But I’m glad that I was finally able to win one this way, instead of losing one this way”.
Nineteen MASS 305 Sprint Cars signed in at the back gate on Sunday for their first ever event as a newly sanctioned series. Two heat races, which were sponsored by Competition Suspension Inc. (CSI Shocks) and Freiberger Excavating, were won by Mark Bitner and Dave Brown Jr. Both received $50 cash for their victories.
At the start of the twenty lap Mid-Atlantic Sprint Series feature, Tim Tanner and Ryan Stillwaggon started on the pole, with Stillwaggon claiming the top spot after a lap long side-by-side battle with Tanner. After an early race caution displayed for rookie Doug Snow who spun in turn 2, the green flag waved once again with Stillwaggon resuming the commanding position, followed by Tanner, Carberry who gained a spot on the restart, Stief and Jamie Kostic.
“When we got out front, I just wanted to stay smooth and keep the car straight,” Stillwaggon said. “We tried some new stuff on the car this week and it just worked!”
At the halfway mark, Stillwaggon, who was maintaining a blistering pace over Stief who was gaining positions himself, reached heavy lapped traffic. On lap fourteen, Stillwaggon’s campaign for the win came to a halt when engine failure seized his Quality Auto Body number 11.
“As I got to lapped traffic, I could really just go wherever the lapped cars didn’t because the car felt that good,” said Stillwaggon. “The motor started to lose oil pressure and soon enough that was the end of the night for us. I hope we caught it early though, but I’m not really sure.”
Inheriting the front running position unknowingly due to no caution being brought out, Stief continued to master lapped traffic for six more circuits while holding almost more than a half a track distance between his lightning fast Churches Speed #9s and the second place car of Tim Tanner.
“I raced three times this past weekend, and I finished in the top five all three nights, so this win ended my weekend on a great note I’d have to say,” mentioned Stief. “I’m going to be racing with both the PA Sprint Series as well as with MASS when my schedule allows but I just enjoy being able to travel around to different tracks and racing with these great group of people. The new management of the Mid-Atlantic Sprint Series are a passionate group of people who enjoy our sport, and I think I can speak for most people when I say that their efforts are appreciated and I look forward to what this season has to bring”.
Stief, who has been running full-sized Sprint Cars since 2012 credits his top finishes this weekend to the support he has from his sponsors which are Churches Speed & Auto Parts, K&S Seal Coating, All Seasons Glass Tinting, SEK Telcom and his dedicated crew member, Chas Vitable.
Next up on the Engler Machine & Tool Mid-Atlantic Sprint Series schedule is a co-sanctioned points event with the PA Sprint Series at Susquehanna Speedway Park on May 20th. For more info on what’s going on with the Mid-Atlantic Sprint Series, please visit our Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/midatlanticsprintseries/ or visit our website at www.masprintseries.com.
NOTES:
Ryan Stillwaggon collected the “Lightning Fast Time of the Night” award, collecting $25 courtesy of Bitner Automotive. Stillwaggon ran a 19.487 lap time in warm-ups.
Heat race victors Mark Bitner and Dave Brown each collected $50 cash courtesy of Competition Suspension Inc. and Freiberger Excavating LLC.
Eddie Wagner was the recipient of the Professional Design Inc. (PDS) “Luck of the Draw” award of $50 cash for drawing the highest pill number at the start of the night. Wagner drew a 50 out of 50 which started him last in the first heat.
Rookie Bobby Scherff was the Bruce’s Auto Body “Hard Charger” in the feature after advancing six positions from his 18th starting spot. Scherff also received a brand new Hoosier Racing Racesaver right rear tire courtesy of Thayer Performance and Parts.
The Pellegrini Family sponsored Sunday night’s race in honor of their family patriarch Albert A. Pellegrini. The top four received additional money, with fifth place receiving a brand new Hoosier Racesaver right rear.
Jamie Kostic received a $25 gift certificate to Todd’s Performance for finishing in 9th place, and feature winner Rick Stief received 5 gallons of fuel courtesy of Kelly Fuels.
COMPETITION SUSPENSION INC. HEAT 1 RESULTS (8 LAPS): Mark Bitner, Rick Stief, Ryan Stillwaggon, Jamie Kostic, Joe Kay, Gabe Fox, Eddie Wagner, Sam Lieberman, Douglas Snow, Harris Kohen
FREIBERGER EXCAVATING HEAT 2 (8 LAPS): Dave Brown, Tommy Carberry, Tim Tanner Jr., Stef Carberry, Jeff Geiges, Bryant Davis, Bobby Scherff, Craig Pellegrini, Keith Anderson
FEATURE RESULTS (20 LAPS): Rick Stief, Tim Tanner, Tommy Carberry, Mark Bitner, Dave Brown, Joe Kay, Stef Carberry, Eddie Wagner, Jamie Kostic, Jeff Geiges, Bryant Davis, Bobby Scherff, Keith Anderson, Doug Snow, Craig Pellegrini, Harris Kohen DNF: Gabe Fox, Ryan Stillwaggon, Sam Lieberman
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Jeffrey Geiges
Edward Wagner
Mid-Atlantic Sprint Series
PO Box 4172
Trenton NJ 08610
Pauch Racing Recap 5/1/17
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Mandee Pauch Relations
Mandee Pauch Relations – May 1st, 2017 – It was a fifty-fifty weekend for Pauch Jr. who had two top five finishes and two bad ones this past weekend.
“Overall though, it was a solid weekend for us,” Pauch Jr. said.
Pauch Jr.’s weekend started off Friday night at Big Diamond Speedway. Pauch qualified second in his heat race after starting sixth.
“We started eighth in the feature,” Pauch Jr. said. “We were able to take the lead around lap ten. Unfortunately we were kind of holding on. Craig (Von Dohren) was a little better than us and got me on the restart.”
Pauch Jr. rounded out the Friday night feature with a runner up finish to Von Dohren.
New Egypt Speedway Victory Lane --Photo Credit: Dave Kovacs/RacersGuide.com
Saturday saw Pauch Jr. at his home track, New Egypt Speedway. Pauch Jr. rolled off eighth in his heat and battled his way through to a third place finish.
On card Saturday at New Egypt Speedway were twin-twenties. The first feature Billy started seventeenth due to handicapping. “We drove up to fifth and unfortunately got a left rear flat tire,” noted Pauch Jr. “We made it back out and made it back up to twelfth.”
Thanks to the invert draw of twelve, Pauch Jr. started on the pole for the second twin twenty feature. “I was able to hold off for the win and pick up win number two of the year.”
Closing out the three-day race weekend, Pauch Jr. went to Bridgeport Speedway on Sunday.
With luck of the draw Pauch Jr. started on the pole in his heat race and was able to pick up the win.
“After the heat race we felt like we were okay,” Pauch Jr. said. “We redrew sixth for the feature. We were making ground and were up to fourth when the motor blew up.”
Overall, Pauch Jr. was happy with his weekend. Next up Pauch Jr. will be at Big Diamond Speedway this Friday, May 5th and Saturday at New Egypt Speedway on May 6th. Pauch Sr. will be back at Bridgeport Speedway on Saturday, May 6th.
PAUCH RACING QUICK RESULTS –
Billy Pauch Jr.
April 14 – Big Diamond Speedway; Heat: 2 (6); Feature: 2 (8)
April 15 – New Egypt Speedway; Heat: 3 (8); Feature 1: 12 (17); Feature 2: 1 (1)
April 15 – Bridgeport Speedway; Heat 1 (1); Feature: DNF (6)
PAUCH RACING SEASON STATS -
Billy Pauch Sr.
6 races - 1 top 5, 2 top 10
Billy Pauch Jr.
12 races – 2 wins, 5 top 5’s, 7 top 10
UP NEXT –
Billy Pauch Sr.
Saturday, May 6th – Bridgeport Speedway
Billy Pauch Jr.
Friday, May 5th - Big Diamond Speedway
Saturday, May 6th – New Egypt Speedway
MEDIA LINKS –
Billy Pauch Sr.
Facebook: www.facebook.com/billypauch
Billy Pauch Jr.
Facebook: www.facebook.com/billypauchjr
Twitter: www.twitter.com/billpauch
Website: www.billypauchjr.com
APPAREL –
All Pauch Sr. and Jr. racing apparel will be available for sale at their racecar trailer during events they compete in.
Bicknell Racing Products
For more than 30 years, Bicknell Racing Products based out of St. Catherines, Ontario has developed into the industry leader with state of the art equipment and facilities. For more information, visit www.bicknellracingproducts.com.
“I’ve been dealing with Bicknell racing since 2005,” noted Pauch Jr. “We’ve had a lot of success together. I’m happy to be continuing our partnership with them.”
Pauch Racing would also like to thank K&A Excavating, Growers Garden Center, Pioneer Pole Buildings, Specialty Rigging, Husqvarna Bish Sales, First Choice Auto Equipment, Atlantic Sprinkler, Vandale Properties, Al’s Sunoco, Wayne Subaru, Degre Engineering, Ken’s Tire, ACM Tool & Die, M&T Tree Service, Danny’s Pizza Pizzaz, Phillip’s Garage, Lealands.com, Berks Seal Coating, Weaknect Archery, Liv N Green Landscaping, Premio Italian Sausage, Art’s Radiator, Jones Racing Products, Sunoco, GME, Bicknell Racing Products, Auto Meter, MSD, Bilstein Shocks, ISC Racers Tape, Seals-It, Zemco, Sway-A-Way, Green Filters, ASF, Fel-Pro, Bob Hilbert, Wiz Fab, American Racer, Kirkey and Suspension Springs for their continued support.
MANDEE PAUCH RELATIONS –
Mandee Pauch Relations specializes in affordable public relations and media management for drivers, race teams, racetracks, businesses, sponsors, events and more. MPR provides a wide array of services that individuals in the racing industry require in order to advance in the sport.
To meet the media relations needs of your program contact Mandee Pauch at mandee@mandeepauchrelations.com.
WHAT’S UP OF MAY 6 & 7 AT GRANDVIEW PLUS LATEST POINT STANDINGS
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NEWS FROM NASCAR SANCTIONED ROGERS FAMILY GRANDVIEW SPEEDWAY, Bechtelsville, PA
Event Organizer Kenny Rogers-Assistant Event Organizer Tina Rogers
Track phone: 610.754.7688 – www.grandviewspeedway.com
MEDIA CONTACT: Ernie Saxton @ 215.752.7797 or Esaxton144@aol.com
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COMING EVENTS:
Saturday, May 6, 7:30 p.m. (Please note new starting time for balance of season). TP Trailers 358 Modifieds, BRC Late Models and Sportsman
Sunday, May 7, 1 p.m. 100-lap Big Car Enduro, 100-lap Small Car Enduro, 50-lap Junkyard Car Enduro and a Ladies Race along with Blast from the Past Vintage Stock Cars racing in a 15-lap feature for Vintage Class and 15-laps for Modified Division. Adult admission is $10.
Saturday, May 13, 7:30 p.m.TP Trailers 358 Modifieds, BRC Late Models and Sportsman
Saturday, May 20, 7:30 p.m. Four divisions include TP Trailers 358 Modifieds, BRC Late Models, Sportsman and Blast from the Past Vintage Cars. –TP TRAILERS AND TRUCK EQUIPMENT NIGHT
Saturday, May 27, 7:30 p.m. T.P.Trailers 358 Modifieds, BRC Late Models and Sportsman. K&N Performance Night
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ANOTHER TIGHT POINT BATTLE IN THE MAKING AT GRANDVIEW SPEEDWAY THIS SEASON
BECHTELSVILLE, PA May 1, 2017 . . . With nine different feature winners in nine races run in the three divisions of racing presented at Grandview Speedway there is the makings of some very tough battles for the lucrative NASCAR and track championships.
At present winners in the TP Trailers 358 Modifieds have included Kevin Hirthler, Kyle Weiss and Doug Manmiller. In the BRC Late Models division wins have been earned by Ron Kline, Brian Shuey and Blane Emory. And in Sportsman action Brian Hirthler, Ryan Lilick and Dylan Swinehart have visited victory lane. Will there be three new winners this Saturday or some repeat winners?
Current point standings show defending champion Craig VonDohren on top in the TP Trailers NASCAR 358 Modifieds. In the Sportsman Brian Hirthler, feature winner on opening night, leads the standings. And in the BRC Late Models defending champion Chuck Schutz has 685 counters which is just two points better than second place Kyle Merkel.
NASCAR stock car racing returns to Grandview Speedway on Saturday (May 6) with a tripleheader show of TP Trailers NASCAR 358 Modifieds, BRC Late Models and Sportsman stock car racing. Fans will also be able to meet a few of the drivers as part of the Low Down and Dirty Internet Radio Meet & Greet. Featured drivers, with cars, will be Modified racer Kyle Borror, Sportsman talent Jack Butler and Late Model standout Brian Shuey.
There is a change for fans to make note of and that is the racing will get the green flag at 7:30 p.m. each Saturday thru until the season ending Freedom 76 Classic. Spectator gates will open at 5:30 p.m.
And there is Sunday racing this weekend with the Enduro and Blast from the Past Vintage racing which will consist of a 100 lap Big Car Enduro, 100 lap Small Car Enduro, 50-lap Junkyard Car Enduro and Ladies Race. Also Blast from the Past Vintage Stock cars will have a 15 lap feature for their Vintage Division and 15-lap feature for Modified class. Racing starts at 1 p.m. with a $10 adult admission cost.
Additional information is available at www.grandviewspeedway.com or telephone 610.754.7688.
UNOFFICIAL POINT STANDINGS FOR NASCAR MODIFIEDS AS OF APRIL 29, 2017
1. Craig VonDohren, Oley, PA #1C 845
2. Jeff Strunk, Boyertown, PA #126 816
3. Kevin Hirthler, Boyertown, PA #117 772*
4. Doug Manmiller, Shoemakersville, PA #44M 754*
5. Duane Howard, Oley, PA #66/357H 753
6. Mike Gular, Sellersville, PA #2 739
7. Jared Umbenhauer, Richland, PA #19 716
8. Kyle Borror, Peach Bottom, PA #B4 624
9. Kyle Weiss, Hamburg, PA #21K 506*
10. Ryan Grim, Laury’s Station, PA #17 498
11. John Willman, Birdsboro, PA #81 491
12. Justin Grim, Orefield, PA #61 475
13. Ryan Watt, Boyertown, PA #14W 464
14. Kenny Gilmore, Fleetwood, PA #M7 420
15. Brian Krummel, Middletown, NY #17Z 416
16. Brian Houseknecht, Bechtelsville, PA #323 409
17. Brett Gilmore, Kutztown, PA #7 401
18. Dan Waisenpacher, Riegelsville, PA #01 400
19. Addison Meitzler, Kutztown, PA #21 333
20. Kory Fleming, Milford, NJ, #704 306
21. Rick Laubach, Hellertown, PA #16 293
22. Ray Swinehart, Perkiomenville, PA #33 292
23. Chris Esposito, Hatfield, PA #31 290
24. Chris Gambler, Whitehall, PA#77 284
25. Mike Laise, Pottstown, PA #49 280
26. Joe Fanelli, Exton, PA #22 238
27. Briggs Danner, Allentown, PA #6 227
28. Danny Bouc, Plumstead, PA #88 220
29. Frank Cozze, Wind Gap. PA #4 217
30. Brett Kressley, Orefield, PA #19B/19K 195
UNOFFICIAL POINT STANDINGS FOR NASCAR LATE MODELS AS OF APRIL 29, 2017
1. Chuck Schutz, Pottstown, PA #00/1 685
2. Kyle Merkel, Gilbertsville, PA #26 683
3. Blaine Emery, Boyertown, PA #12 666*
4. Bryon Sipe, Shoemakersville, PA #33S 652
5. Steve Wilson, Green Lane, PA #15 649
6. Steve Todorow, Quakertown, PA #93 617
7. Brian Shuey, Shoemakersville, PA #177 617*
8. Wayne Pfeil, Mohnton, PA #72 609
9. Ron Kline, Salford, PA #3 606*
10. Jordan Knepp, Pottstown, PA #108 493
11. Shawn Horning Blandon, PA #8M 418
12. Todd Ravel, Shoemakersville, PA #88 402
13. Andy Cassell, Macungie, PA #28 382
14. Dirk Rimrott, Phoenixville, PA #92/2D 340
15. George Irwin, Chester Springs, PA #2D 237
16. Dan Hoffman, #19D 228
17. Cory Merkel, Gilbertsville, PA #16 146
18. Randy Stoudt, Pottstown, PA #9 136
19. Damon Neff, #79 14
UNOFFICIAL POINT STANDINGS FOR NASCAR SPORTSMAN AS OF APRIL 29, 2017
1. Brian Hirthler, Perkiomenville, PA #4* 637*
2. Mark Kemmerer, Green Lane, PA, #F10 594
3. Louden Reimert, Oley, PA #58 562
4. Craig Whitmoyer, Hamburg, PA #99 516
5. Mike Mammana, Allentown, PA #44E 506
6. Jordan Henn, Kutztown, PA #77H 488
7. Jim Housworth, Reigelsville, PA #72 467
8. Joe Funk, Coopersburg, PA #14 465
9. Brad Grim, Coplay, PA #23 419
10. Ryan Beltz, Barto, PA #221 413
11. Mike Lisowski, Minersville, PA #15 397
12. Kyle Lilick, Collegeville, PA #104 369
13. Dylan Swinehart, Fleetwood, PA #38 369*
14. Ryan Lilick, Collegeville, PA #142 349*
15. Dean Bachman, Emmaus, PA #65 334
16. Brad Arnold, Reading, PA #830 331
17. Kurt Bettler, Hellertown, PA #54 310
18. Jesse Landis, Gilbertsville, PA #973 309
19. Ryan Higgs, Nazareth, PA #16 300
20. Jack Butler, Phillipsburg, NJ #5 293
* denotes feature win (Feature wins listed are only those that are NASCAR point events.)
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