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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
THUNDER NEWS
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CONTACT: BOB MILLER 443 513 4456
THUNDER ON THE HILL RACING SERIES
NAPA Auto Parts Thunder on the Hill Racing Series presents event 123. . . . .
SAMMY SWINDELL EYES PPB ALL STAR 410 SPRINT WIN THURSDAY NIGHT, AUGUST 18 AT GRANDVIEW SPEEDWAY
BECHTELSVILLE, PA (AUGUST 10, 2016) – It’s been 20 years since Sammy Swindell – one of the most recognized names in American motorsports history – claimed a checkered flag at Grandview Speedway. That could all change on Thursday, August 18 when the NAPA Auto Parts Thunder on the Hill Racing Series brings Tony Stewart’s Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions 410 Sprint Car touring series to the Berks County dirt track. This big night of racing is brought to you by Pioneer Pole Buildings.
The year is 1996, the car sitting in Victory Lane is a familiar light blue machine emblazoned with a number one, and the man holding the checkered flag is the heart-and-soul of Germantown, TN -- Sammy Swindell. Swindell, a three-time Outlaw Champion and a five-time winner of the prominent Chili Bowl Midget event, has claimed two 410 Sprint Car victories this season at the famed Knoxville Raceway.
Victory will be no easy task for the 60-year-old racer. Along with the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champion mainstays like Chad Kemenah, Dale Blaney, Sheldon Haudenschild, Cap Henry and Danny Holtgraver; the stars of the Pennsylvania Posse: Greg Hodnett, Stevie Smith, Danny Dietrich, Brent Marks, Lucas Wolfe and Ryan Smith will all be in attendance.
Also among the entrants is 20-time Outlaw Series Champion, four-time Thunder on the Hill Racer Series winner and National Sprint Car Hall of Fame driver ‘The King’ Steve Kinser – making his only Pennsylvania racing appearance in two full years!
The 410 Sprint Car competitors chase a $5,000 winner’s share for 35 laps of action on the famed 1/3 mile Grandview Speedway. Tenth position pays $1,000 with $500 to start the A-Main. A $100 Quick Time bonus is up for grabs, along with a $200 bonus to the first 360/358 Sprint Car and a $100 bonus to the second 360/358 Sprint Car. Also on the card is the TSRS Sprint Car Series, competing in a 25 lap feature event.
The event on Thursday, August 18 marks the first appearance of Tony Stewart’s Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions since 2000. Previous All Star winners at Grandview include Cris Eash (2000), Jeff Sheppard (1999), Fred Rahmer (1999), Billy Pauch (May 1998, August 1998), Donnie Kreitz (1997, 1986), Jimmy Horton (1982), and Steve Smith Sr. (1982).
General Admission tickets for Thursday, August 18 are $30 for adults, $10 for children (6-11), and children under 6 are FREE!
Pit Gates open at 2:30 PM, Advanced Ticket entry at 4:30 PM, Grandstand Gates open at 5:00, and Racing at 7:30 PM
Advance tickets are on sale now and may be ordered by calling 443-513-4456. Please provide your name and the number of tickets requested. Tickets may be picked up and paid for on race night after 4:00 PM. Advance ticket holders may enter the grandstands at 4:30 PM, one half hour prior to the sale of General Admission tickets.
Celebrating the 27th season of racing action NAPA Auto Parts Thunder on the Hill Racing Series always includes fun for the fans with activities such as Pre-Race Pit Tours, the Inside/Out Experience - where fans can sign-up to watch hot laps from the infield, JOE "THE PIZZA DUDE", giveaways, fireworks and appearances by the Thunder Girls.
NAPA Auto Parts continues their long run with Thunder on the Hill as the Series title sponsor joined by Pioneer Pole Buildings, Quaker Steak & Lube, and GALCO Business Communications.
For full rules, format, purse and information visit: www.thunderonthehillracingseries.com or www.allstarsprints.com
Grandview Speedway
GPS USERS: 43 Passamore 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:www.thunderonthehillracingseries.com
Track Website: www.grandviewspeedway.com
Twitter/Instagram: @TOTHRACING, #TOTHRACING
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/thunderonthehill
About the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions:
All Star Enterprises, LLC, wholly owned by Tony Stewart, d/b/a the All Star Circuit of Champions, is a winged sprint car series. The All-Star Circuit of Champions Sprint Car Series is one of the oldest traveling 410 sprint car organizations and is a staple of grassroots, open-wheel racing. Formed in 1970 by Bud Miller, the series has largely been considered the first 'outlaw' Sprint Car organization of the modern era. After a 10 year stint as owner of the All Stars, Miller passed control of the series to Bert Emick in 1980; a reign that would continue through 2002. Guy Webb then purchased the series from Emick in the summer of 2002 and served as the series President for the next 12 years. Motorsports entrepreneur Tony Stewart agreed to terms with Guy Webb to become the sole owner of the original winged sprint car tour in January of 2015.
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 27 years of the most anticipated events of the racing calendar year after year. In 122 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, 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 54th Anniversary season in 2016. 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.
New Egypt Speedway Will Honor Bryan Clauson During Saturday, August 13th Event
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New Egypt Speedway
Contact: Allyse Wolfinger
nesoffice@comcast.net
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.
NEW FACES IN VICTORY LANE AT SPIRIT AUTO CENTER SPEEDWAY
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NEW FACES IN VICTORY LANE AT SPIRIT AUTO CENTER SPEEDWAY
On a night with a full schedule of action, two drivers won for the first time this season while two other drivers scored their second win of the season. Matt Smith scored the victory in the wingless 600cc Micro Sprint feature while Colin Bustard scored his first win of the season in the 270cc Micro Sprint feature. The 2015 ServPro Four Cylinder champion, Chris Sammons won for the second time this season. Mike Haggenbottom, the consecutive four-time champion of the TSRS 305 Sprints won his second Friday night feature on the 5/8th mile.
In the Hilborn TSRS 305 Sprint feature, Haggenbottom started seventh after a three pill was drawn for the invert. Randy Wilbert and Ryan Stillwaggon battled for the lead on the opening lap with Wilbert gaining the advantage by the end of the first lap. Wilbert began to pull away from the rest of the field but by lap five Stillwaggon began to close the gap. Jeff Geiges slowed and pulled onto the 1/4 mile to bring out the first caution on lap eight. On the restart, Stillwaggon overtook Wilbert for the lead. The racing action was halted on the twelfth lap for a duel flip in the first turn by John Burnett and Zack Burd. Both drivers were uninjured. When racing resumed, Stillwaggon led Haggenbottom and Wilbert back to the green flap. Haggenbottom dogged Stillwaggon until moving to the high groove to complete the pass for the lead on lap 14. Haggenbottom recorded his second Friday night win. Kyle Purks finished second with Rick Stief gaining third on the last lap. Stillwaggon faded to fourth in the closing laps with Tim Tanner, Jr. finishing fifth.
Smith led the entire distance to record his first win of the season and second of his career at Spirit Auto Center Speedway. Nick Havens and Rich Mellor traded second back and forth until Mellor took the position for good at the thirteenth lap. Jermain Godshall took third from Haven with one lap remaining with Havens finishing fourth. Bill Thomas took fifth with one lap remaining to finish fifth.
Luke Fogg led the opening laps of the 270cc Micro Sprint feature until Lee Reinhardt took command on lap six. Reinhardt continued to lead as Bustard steadily moved from his sixth starting position to the runner-up spot. On a restart on lap 11, Reinhardt restarted the race but quickly slowed and headed to the pits. Bustard inherited the lead and then held off current point leader, Tyler Reinhardt for the win. Joe Bednarek, Ryan Wozunk and Fogg completed the top five.
Rick Burnham, making his first start of the season in the ServPro Four Cylinders, led the opening lap of the feature. Sammons passed Burnham for the lead on lap two and began to pull away from the field. Current point leader, John Webster moved into second on the fifth lap and chased Sammons for the rest of the event. At the checkered Sammons recorded his second win of the season followed by Webster, Joe Garey, Burnham and Todd Francis.
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SUMMARY
HILBORN TSRS 305 SPRINTS (20 laps on 5/8th MILE) 1. Mike Haggenbottom, 2. Kyle Purks, 3. Rick Stief, 4. Ryan Stillwaggon, 5. Tim Tanner, Jr., 6.Samantha Lieberman, 7. Randy Wilbert, 8. Brendon Poff, 9. Joe Lord, 10. Joe Kay, 11. John Burnett, 12. Logan Diehl, 13. Zach Burd, 14. David Bonner, 15. Jeff Geiges
WINGLESS 600CC MICRO SPRINTS (20 laps): 1. Matt Smith, 2. Rich Mellor, 3. Jermain Godshall, 4. Nick Havens, 5. Bill Thomas, 6. Wayne Scott, 7. Jon Keller, 8. Steve Bracall, 9. Travis Hill, 10. Ed Barber III, 11. Dave Damaio, 12. Mike Fillbrunn, 13. Charlie Cobourn, 14. Chad Conner, 15. Gary Forsythe, 16. Mike Linderman, 17. Jim Tippin, 18. Ernie Miles, Jr., 19. Tony Hodgson, 20. Rich Afflerbach
270CC MICRO SPRINTS (20 laps): 1. Colin Bustard, 2. Tyler Reinhardt, 3. Joe Bednarek, 4. Ryan Wozunk, 5. Luke Fogg, 6. Gary Waegel, 7. Rich Keller, 8. Sean Huesser, 9. John Blanda, 10. Steve Coslop, 11. Brandon Pavel, 12. Lee Reinhardt, 13. Billy Gray, 14. John Wagner, Jr., DNS - Ross Holler
SERVPRO FOUR CYLINDERS ENDURO (15 laps): 1. Chris Sammons, 2. John Webster, 3. Joe Garey, 4. Rich Burnham, 5. Todd Francis, 6. Art Knapp, DNS – Scott Miller
Upcoming Events
Friday, August 12, 2016 – No racing
Sunday, August 14, 2016 – POKER SERIES #5 – 270 & 600 Micros, Slingshots, Xcel 600 Modifieds, racing at 6pm
Friday, August 19, 2016 – 270 & 600 Micros, 4 Cyl & 8 Cyl Enduros, racing at 8pm
Friday, August 26, 2016 – OPEN MODIFIEDS – 270 & 600 Micros & 4 Cylinder Enduros
Friday, September 2, 2016 – 270 & 600 Micros, 4 Cylinder Enduros & Slingshots
Rico Abreu the Strongest Man in Ironman 55 Win
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World of Outlaws
Contact: Aaron Fiedler
World of Outlaws and DIRTcar PR
704-795-7223 | afiedler@dirtcar.com
Rico Abreu the Strongest Man in Ironman 55 Win
Becomes the sixth different event winner and 16th series winner of the season
PEVELY, Mo. - Aug. 6, 2016 - Rico Abreu proved to be the strongest man Saturday night at Federated Auto Parts Raceway at I-55 as he powered forward and battled to the lead scoring his first World of Outlaws Craftsman Sprint Car Series victory of the season and the Federated Auto Parts Ironman 55 presented by Walker.
Abreu, a NASCAR Truck Series regular, slipped back to fifth early but battled back into the top three after a lap 26 restart. He worked his way around the No. 9 of Daryn Pittman then set his sights on the No. 49 of Brad Sweet. Sweet bobbled coming off of turn four and Abreu raced past him onto the front straight.
Through traffic, the then leader Kerry Madsen lost ground to Abreu and Sweet. On lap 38 Abreu threw a slider on Madsen through turns three and four, but Madsen held. What commenced though was a two-lap, three-way battle for the lead. Abreu eventually got around and through restarts, traffic and a brush with the wall on the final lap, Abreu cruised to the Ironman 55 win.
"It's really important. These big ones is what it comes down to. All that hard work all year that these guys have done," Abreu said. "I raced my ass off. It's fun, it all pays off."
Abreu is the 16th different winner of the season and the sixth different driver to score the Ironman 55 title. Since 2009, Craig Dollansky is the only driver to repeat.
Sweet kicked off the night with his second straight quick time award in qualifying. His 11th quick time made him the season's leading qualifier, surpassing Joey Saldana who held the distinction through much of the year.
Madsen, the 2014 Ironman 55 winner, started on the feature pole with with 2015's Ironman winner, Shane Stewart, on his outside.
When the green flag fell, Sweet, who started fourth, battled forward, taking over third on the initial start and then racing Stewart, side-by-side on lap 10 for second. Two laps later, as Madsen worked his way through traffic, Sweet closed the gap on the leader and began challenging him for the lead.
A caution flew and on the restart Madsen pulled away, this time maintaining his top spot through the traffic. When the next caution flag fell on lap 26, Madsen had lapped up to 16th position.
Abreu, who had been sitting in fourth through much of the feature, got his chance on the restart, as he took over third from Pittman and then took advantage of Sweet's mistake on the exit of four to take over second.
On lap 39, again slowed by traffic, Abreu caught Madsen and slid him through turns three and four. It was not enough that lap, but setup a three-way battle for position with Sweet mixing it up, nearly side-by-side-by-side across the line on lap 40. Abreu displayed masterful maneuvering across the track as he took over the lead and, in spite of the strong challenge from Madsen and near disaster at the end, crossed the finish line in first.
To chants of, "Rico, Rico, Rico," from a packed Federated Auto Parts Raceway at I-55, Abreu hoisted the coveted dumbbell trophy and claimed the $20,000 prize.
"We started off pretty tight in the beginning of the race. The tighter our car is, it tends to bog our engine which makes it confusing to know what to do," Abreu said. "I was just trying to maintain my tires underneath me. When I got to those guys I made sure I didn't race them too hard. You can get in an intense battle and heat your tires up and end up running fifth or sixth. I just made sure I hit my marks. The restarts were really important tonight."
Abreu ended the two-year run of Kings Royal winners also taking the Ironman victory. The win is his fourth career series win.
Madsen, who looked to become just the second repeat winner of the Ironman 55, led the first 40 laps of the grueling 55-lap feature. In the end though, Abreu had the edge.
"The guys gave me a fantastic racecar. Just got into traffic there and I just - guy had been running the top and I thought I had him and then he chopped the front and Rico was there to take advantage. This race is always one of our favorites of the year - the fan interaction is fantastic."
Stewart battled past Sweet through the closing laps and took home the final spot on the night's podium. He said the podium finish was needed for his Larson Marks crew as their performance has not been where they want it to be.
"We've been on struggle street really badly lately," Stewart said. "It was a really great race. Normally you try to pace yourself a little but there was no pacing. This is a great event, it's a special race to win. Hats off to Rico, he does a great job."
"Hopefully we can carry this momentum, not only into Knoxville, but into the rest of the season."
Joey Saldana was the KSE Racing Hard Charger, advancing nine positions to finish fifth.
The World of Outlaws Craftsman Sprint Car Series rolls into the biggest week of the season as the series takes on the 5-Hour ENERGY Knoxville Nationals presented by Casey's General Store at Knoxville Raceway, Wednesday, Aug. 10 to Saturday, Aug. 13. To learn more about the Knoxville Nationals, visit WoOSprint.com/Knoxville-Nationals.
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Federated Auto Parts Raceway at I-55 Notebook
RACE NOTES: Brad Sweet picked up his 11th quick time of the season after taking the qualifying quick time at Federated Auto Parts Raceway at I-55. He is now the season's leading qualifier… Rico Abreu is the 16th different series winner of 2016 and the sixth different winner of the Ironman 55 since the inaugural event in 2009. Craig Dollansky remains the only repeat winner of the event… Joey Saldana was the night's KSE Racing Hard Charger, advancing nine positions to finish in fifth.
CONTINGENCY WINNERS - MSD Ignitions ($25 cash): Brent Marks; MSD Ignitions ($50 cash): Kerry Madsen; Penske Shocks ($50 cash): Paul McMahan; JE Pistons ($50 cash): Joey Saldana; VP Racing Fuels ($50 cash): David Gravel; Edelbrock ($50 cash): Donny Schatz; Comp Cams ($50 cash): David Gravel; Morton Buildings ($50 cash): James McFadden; Cometic Gasket ($50 cash): Logan Schuchart; Super Flow ($50 cash): Jacob Allen; Craftsman/Sears ($100 cash): Rico Abreu; KSE Racing Products ($100 product certificate): Joey Saldana; Comp Cams ($50 product certificate): Kerry Madsen; JE Pistons (Set of Rings): Greg Wilson; JE Pistons (Set of Rings): Brent Marks.
SEASON WINNERS: Donny Schatz - 16 (Volusia Speedway Park on Feb. 14, The Dirt Track at Las Vegas on March 4, Stockton Dirt Track on March 18, Stockton Dirt Track on March 19, Silver Dollar Speedway on April 2, Lincoln Speedway on May 19, Weedsport Speedway on May 22, Lincoln Park Speedway on June 8, Knoxville Raceway on June 11, River Cities Speedway on June 17, Rockford Speedway on June 29, Badlands Motor Speedway on July 3, Cedar Lake Speedway on July 9, Attica Raceway Park on July 12, Eldora Speedway on July 16, Ohsweken Speedway on July 26); David Gravel - 7 (Thunderbowl Raceway on March 12, Tri-State Speedway on May 14, I-96 Speedway on June 6, Eldora Speedway on July 14, Lernerville Speedway on July 19, Wilmot Raceway on July 30, Federated Auto Parts Raceway at I-55 on Aug. 5); Daryn Pittman - 7 (Royal Purple Raceway on Feb. 27, Perris Auto Speedway on April 16, USA Raceway on April 18, New Egypt Speedway on May 24, Jackson Motorplex on June 24, Eldora Speedway on July 15, Williams Grove Speedway on July 22); Brad Sweet - 7 (Volusia Speedway Park on Feb. 13, Volusia Speedway Park on Feb. 14, Cotton Bowl Speedway on Feb. 26, Ocean Speedway on April 1, Bakersfield Speedway on April 15, Plymouth Speedway on May 13, Badlands Motor Speedway on July 2); Shane Stewart - 5 (Arizona Speedway on March 6, Devil's Bowl Speedway on April 23, Lawrenceburg Speedway on May 30, Granite City Speedway on June 15, Brown County Speedway on June 19); Joey Saldana - 4 (The Dirt Track at Las Vegas on March 3, Devil's Bowl Speedway on April 22, Jacksonville Speedway on May 4, I-80 Speedway on June 22); Lance Dewease - 2 (Williams Grove Speedway on May 20, Williams Grove Speedway on July 23); Kerry Madsen - 2 (Eldora Speedway on May 6 and 7);Rico Abreu - 1 (Federated Auto Parts Raceway at I-55 on Aug. 6); Bill Balog - 1 (Beaver Dam Raceway on June 25); Chad Kemenah - 1 (Fremont Speedway on June 3); Jason Johnson - 1 (Placerville Speedway on March 24);Terry McCarl - 1 (Knoxville Raceway on June 10); Logan Schuchart - 1 (Cedar Lake Speedway on July 9); Jason Sides - 1 (I-30 Speedway on April 26); Greg Wilson - 1 (The Dirt Track at Charlotte on May 27).
World of Outlaws Craftsman® Sprint Car Series Statistical Report; Federated Auto Parts Raceway at I-55; Pevely, Mo.; Aug. 6, 2016
A-Main - (55 Laps) - 1. 24-Rico Abreu [3] [$20,000]; 2. 29-Kerry Madsen [1] [$6,000]; 3. 2-Shane Stewart [2] [$3,750]; 4. 49-Brad Sweet [4] [$3,250]; 5. 83-Joey Saldana [14] [$2,750]; 6. 9-Daryn Pittman [6] [$2,500]; 7. 41-Jason Johnson [9] [$2,400]; 8. 7-Paul McMahan [8] [$2,300]; 9. 15-Donny Schatz [17] [$2,200]; 10. 5-David Gravel [10] [$2,100]; 11. 3H-James McFadden [12] [$1,700]; 12. 1S-Logan Schuchart [21] [$1,400]; 13. 2X-Parker Price-Miller [5] [$1,300]; 14. 1A-Jacob Allen [7] [$1,200]; 15. 7S-Jason Sides [19] [$1,100]; 16. W20-Greg Wilson [22] [$1,000]; 17. 65-Jordon Goldesberry [15] [$1,000]; 18. 42-Andy McElhannon [23] [$1,000]; 19. O5-Brad Loyet [11] [$1,000]; 20. 19M-Brent Marks [16] [$1,000]; 21. 11K-Kraig Kinser [13] [$1,000]; 22. 84-Brandon Hanks [24] [$1,000]; 23. 20N-Hunter Schuerenberg [20] [$1,000]; 24. 5D-Zach Daum [18] [$1,000]. Lap Leaders: Kerry Madsen 1-40, Rico Abreu 41-55. KSE Hard Charger Award: 83-Joey Saldana [+9]
Qualifying - 1. 49-Brad Sweet, 12.023; 2. 83-Joey Saldana, 12.152; 3. 24-Rico Abreu, 12.177; 4. 2X-Parker Price-Miller, 12.259; 5. 29-Kerry Madsen, 12.311; 6. 2-Shane Stewart, 12.325; 7. 7-Paul McMahan, 12.345; 8. 9-Daryn Pittman, 12.355; 9. 15-Donny Schatz, 12.411; 10. 1A-Jacob Allen, 12.419; 11. O5-Brad Loyet, 12.499; 12. 19M-Brent Marks, 12.521; 13. 41-Jason Johnson, 12.534; 14. 5-David Gravel, 12.575; 15. 7S-Jason Sides, 12.637; 16. 3H-James McFadden, 12.691; 17. 1S-Logan Schuchart, 12.697; 18. 5D-Zach Daum, 12.738; 19. 65-Jordon Goldesberry, 12.781; 20. 51B-Joe B Miller, 12.860; 21. 11K-Kraig Kinser, 12.871; 22. 42-Andy McElhannon, 12.962; 23. W20-Greg Wilson, 13.002; 24. 84-Brandon Hanks, 13.060; 25. 13-Clyde Knipp, 13.084; 26. 1M-Jim Moughan, 13.193; 27. 79J-Jacob Patton, 13.256; 28. 20N-Hunter Schuerenberg, 13.394; 29. 14T-Jimmy Bridgeman, 13.611; 30. 28AM-Brian Paulus, 13.667; 31. 28-Jonathan Cornell, 14.146; 32. 10P-Jim Perricone, 14.213; 33. 44-A.J. Bruns, 20.091
Heat 1 - (10 Laps - Top 5 finishers transfer to the A-feature) - 1. 29-Kerry Madsen [2]; 2. 49-Brad Sweet [1]; 3. 41-Jason Johnson [4]; 4. 11K-Kraig Kinser [6]; 5. 15-Donny Schatz [3]; 6. 1S-Logan Schuchart [5]; 7. 13-Clyde Knipp [7]; 8. 14T-Jimmy Bridgeman [8]; 9. 44-A.J. Bruns [9]
Heat 2 - (10 Laps - Top 5 finishers transfer to the A-feature) - 1. 2-Shane Stewart [2]; 2. 1A-Jacob Allen [3]; 3. 5-David Gravel [4]; 4. 83-Joey Saldana [1]; 5. 5D-Zach Daum [5]; 6. 42-Andy McElhannon [6]; 7. 1M-Jim Moughan [7]; 8. 28AM-Brian Paulus [8]
Heat 3 - (10 Laps - Top 5 finishers transfer to the A-feature) - 1. 24-Rico Abreu [1]; 2. 7-Paul McMahan [2]; 3. O5-Brad Loyet [3]; 4. 65-Jordon Goldesberry [5]; 5. 7S-Jason Sides [4]; 6. W20-Greg Wilson [6]; 7. 28-Jonathan Cornell [8]; 8. 79J-Jacob Patton [7]
Heat 4 - (10 Laps - Top 5 finishers transfer to the A-feature) - 1. 2X-Parker Price-Miller [1]; 2. 9-Daryn Pittman [2]; 3. 3H-James McFadden [4]; 4. 19M-Brent Marks [3]; 5. 20N-Hunter Schuerenberg [7]; 6. 84-Brandon Hanks [6]; 7. 10P-Jim Perricone [8]; 8. 51B-Joe B Miller [5]
Dash - (8 Laps, finishing order determined first 8 starting positions of A-feature) - 1. 29-Kerry Madsen [1]; 2. 2-Shane Stewart [2]; 3. 24-Rico Abreu [3]; 4. 49-Brad Sweet [5]; 5. 2X-Parker Price-Miller [4]; 6. 9-Daryn Pittman [8]; 7. 1A-Jacob Allen [6]; 8. 7-Paul McMahan [7]
Last Chance Showdown - (12 Laps - Top 4 finishers transfer to the A-feature) - 1. 1S-Logan Schuchart [1] [-]; 2. W20-Greg Wilson [4] [-]; 3. 42-Andy McElhannon [3] [-]; 4. 84-Brandon Hanks [5] [-]; 5. 28-Jonathan Cornell [11] [$300]; 6. 13-Clyde Knipp [6] [$250]; 7. 44-A.J. Bruns [13] [$225]; 8. 28AM-Brian Paulus [10] [$200]; 9. 79J-Jacob Patton [8] [$200]; 10. 1M-Jim Moughan [7] [$200]; 11. 10P-Jim Perricone [12] [$200]; 12. 51B-Joe B Miller [2] [$200]; 13. 14T-Jimmy Bridgeman [9] [$200]
CHAD BOAT WINS 39TH ANNUAL “BELLEVILLE MIDGET NATIONALS”
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CHAD BOAT WINS 39TH ANNUAL "BELLEVILLE MIDGET NATIONALS"
Belleville, Kansas August 6, 2016 - Phoenix, Arizona's Chad Boat joined his father Billy in Belleville High Banks lore, replicating his dad's 1995 victory by winning Saturday night's 39th running of the "Belleville Midget Nationals."
Boat picked up the lead on the lap 14 restart and drove away to his third USAC National Midget feature victory in the last four races, including back-to-back nights at Belleville to cap off the series' visit to the Heartland.
After dominating victories earlier in the night during his heat race and the pole dash, Boat earned the pole position for Saturday night's 40-lap finale.
Though Boat had been the driver to beat all weekend, it was Tanner Thorson who had the advantage on the outside, blasting to the lead into turn one.
Boat attempted a slider on Thorson for the lead at the entrance to turn one on lap two, going side-by-side to the inside of Thorson to no avail, allowing Thorson to open up his lead as Boat lost momentum and fell into line in the second position.
On lap six, three-time "Belleville Midget Nationals" winner Bryan Clauson had rose to the forefront, sliding across the nose of Boat for second at the exit of turn four. Boat countered, diving to the inside of Clauson to reclaim the spot as the two sprinted down the front stretch.
Clauson kept tabs on Boat and, on lap 10, was able to capitalize when Boat's turn one slider attempt on Thorson fell short. With the high-side momentum in his favor, Clauson flat-footed past Boat on the outside of turn two to grab second with the leader, Thorson, now within sight.
On lap 13, Clauson quickly reeled in Thorson as the frontrunners encountered lapped traffic. Clauson and Boat were able to pounce as the two grabbed first and second, respectively, while Thorson fell to third.
One lap later, Clauson was once again on cruise control as he stretched his lead, but as Clauson entered the top of turns three and four, his car and a lapped car made contact, sending Clauson flipping end-over-end on the high side of the track. His car careened down to the middle of the racing surface at the exit of turn four where it was struck by the car of Ryan Greth. Greth walked away uninjured, but Clauson would be transported to a Lincoln, Nebraska hospital due to the incident.
On the restart, Boat checked out from the field and never looked back, warding off a Spencer Bayston rally in the final laps that saw him come within three-car-lengths of Boat with five to go as the duo entered lapped traffic. Boat was able to navigate around the cars of Michelle Decker and Travis Scott to gain all the separation he needed at the end, taking the checkered flag by 1.283 seconds over Bayston, Jerry Coons, Jr., Brady Bacon and Carson Macedo.
Boat became the 12th driver to win the "Belleville Midget Nationals" from the pole in his Tucker-Boat Motorsports/PristineAuction.com - K & C Drywall/Spike/Speedway Toyota, the first to do so since Christopher Bell in 2013. Boat also became the 18th driver to win the feature on both his preliminary night and on "Championship Night" on the same weekend, the first to accomplish the feat since Coons in 2012.
Boat's victory also came in the second round of the seven-race Jonathan Byrd's "Indy Challenge," putting him in position to claim either a seat in the 2017 Freedom 100 Indy Lights race at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway if he can win four of the next five "Byrd Challenge" races. If Boat can attain victories in the next five-straight "Byrd Challenge" events, he would secure a seat for the full schedule of oval races on the 2017 Indy Lights schedule.
"This is hard to describe," Boat said. "You dream about winning races like Belleville, the Chili Bowl, kind of the 'Big Five' in midget racing. To get my first of the 'Big Five' tonight is really special. At the beginning of this year, we set out to win races. Until this week, I hadn't been holding up my end of the deal. To come out of here with three out of four is pretty pleasing. The lapped cars split for me at the right time, but it was a battle because I could push harder, but I knew I needed to save my tires. From that last caution to the end, I was probably only a quarter-throttle to save them."
Spencer Bayston extended his point lead to 35 markers in the race for the USAC Midget National Championship with his second place finish in his Keith Kunz - Curb-Agajanian Motorsports/TRD - Mobil 1/Bullet/Speedway Toyota.
"This place is tricky, especially when it lays rubber," Bayston explained. "It's hammer-down, but there's a fine line between being aggressive and conserving your equipment. We changed a left rear under the red and that got us to the end. I wanted to push myself to track him down, but if I drove too hard, I'd get out of the rubber. We were right on the edge all night, but Chad got ahead first and we just had to soldier on."
Three-time "Belleville" winner Jerry Coons, Jr. finished a season-best third in his Rusty Kunz Racing/Competition Suspension, Inc. - Hoosier Tire/Spike/Stanton SR-11, scoring his best finish in a USAC National Midget event since a second-place run at "Little Belleville" in 2013 at Belle-Clair Speedway in Belleville, Illinois.
"I never felt like we had the car where I was comfortable," Coons said. "We were just a tad loose, but we changed left rears under the red. The car was good after the red, though we were able to pass some cars and get in a position to get to third past Tanner on that last restart. It was just one of those nights where we just missed it a little bit."
Contingency award winners Saturday night at the Belleville High Banks were Chad Boat (Simpson Race Products First Heat Race winner), Tanner Thorson (Competition Suspension, Inc. (CSI) Second Heat Race winner), Carson Macedo (Benic Enterprises Third Heat Race winner), Spencer Bayston (Indy Race Parts Fourth Heat Race winner), Curtis Spicer (KSE Racing Products Hard Charger) and Garett Hood (Wilwood Brakes 13th Place Finisher).
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USAC MIDGET NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP RACE RESULTS: August 6, 2016 - Belleville, Kansas - Belleville High Banks - 39th "Belleville Midget Nationals"
SIMPSON RACE PRODUCTS FIRST HEAT: (8 laps) 1. Chad Boat (#84 Tucker/Boat), 2. Holly Shelton (#67K Kunz/Curb-Agajanian), 3. Tyler Thomas (#91T Thomas), 4. Jeff Stasa (#91 SBR), 5. Terry Goodwin (#2G, Goodwin), 6. Ryan Oerter (#43 RKO), 7. Phillip Davis (#11o Gehrke). NT
COMPETITION SUSPENSION (CSI) SECOND HEAT: (8 laps) 1. Tanner Thorson (#67 Kunz/Curb-Agajanian), 2. Ryan Robinson (#71 Kunz/Curb-Agajanian), 3. Bryan Clauson (#63 Dooling/Hayward), 4. Michelle Decker (#4m Meents), 5. Ryan Greth (#4 Lesher), 6. Tyler Dunkle (#37 Zero), 7. Chase McDermand (#10A MWR). 2:21.66
BENIC ENTERPRISES THIRD HEAT: (8 laps) 1. Carson Macedo (#71K Kunz/Curb-Agajanian), 2. Brady Bacon (#76m FMR), 3. Scott Hatton (#1 Hatton), 4. Travis Scott (#2s Scott), 5. Morgan Frewaldt (#2 Nussbaum), 6. Warren Johnson (#42 Nussbaum), 7. Chad Frewaldt (#4F Nussbaum). 2:22.40
INDY RACE PARTS FOURTH HEAT: (8 laps) 1. Spencer Bayston (#97 Kunz/Curb-Agajanian), 2. Jerry Coons, Jr. (#1K RKR), 3. Isaac Chapple (#52c Chapple), 4. Chett Gehrke (#11c Matteson), 5. Garett Hood (#11H Two Hoods), 6. Curtis Spicer (#13 Zero), 7. Ashley Oerter (#16 RKO), 8. Hunter Fischer (#24 Fischer). 2:22.88
ALSO AT THE TRACK: Johnny Murdock (#0 Zero) & Zach Middleton (#0B Zero).
POLE DASH: (4 laps) 1. Boat, 2. Thorson, 3. Bayston, 4. Macedo, 5. Coons, 6. Bacon, 7. Robinson, 8. Shelton. 1:13.45
B-DASH: (4 laps) 1. Clauson, 2. Thomas, 3. Hatton, 4. Chapple, 5. Decker, 6. Scott, 7. Stasa, 8. Gehrke. 1:12.88
SEMI: (12 laps) 1. Greth, 2. Hood, 3. Goodwin, 4. McDermand, 5. Davis, 6. Spicer, 7. Dunkle, 8. C. Frewaldt, 9. A. Oerter, 10. R. Oerter. 3:55.63
FEATURE: (40 laps) 1. Chad Boat, 2. Spencer Bayston, 3. Jerry Coons, Jr., 4. Brady Bacon, 5. Carson Macedo, 6. Tanner Thorson, 7. Holly Shelton, 8. Ryan Robinson, 9. Isaac Chapple, 10. Jeff Stasa, 11. Michelle Decker, 12. Travis Scott, 13. Garett Hood, 14. Curtis Spicer, 15. Scott Hatton, 16. Bryan Clauson, 17. Tyler Thomas, 18. Ryan Greth, 19. Chett Gehrke, 20. Tyler Dunkle, 21. Terry Goodwin, 22. Phillip Davis, 23. Chase McDermand, 24. Chad Frewaldt. NT
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**Clauson and Greth flipped on lap 14 of the feature.
FEATURE LAP LEADERS: Laps 1-12 Thorson, Lap 13 Clauson, Laps 14-40 Boat.
KSE RACING PRODUCTS HARD CHARGER: Curtis Spicer (22nd to 14th)
NEW USAC MIDGET NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP POINTS: 1-Bayston-790, 2-Bacon-755, 3-Boat-751, 4-Clauson-720, 5-Thorson-716, 6-Macedo-632, 7-Robinson-536, 8-Thomas-490, 9-Shelton-490, 10-Greth-422.
NEXT USAC MIDGET NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP RACE: August 14 - York Haven, Pennsylvania - Susquehanna Speedway - "Pennsylvania Midget Week"
HAMLIN SPEEDWAY NEWS
Posted by: | CommentsHamlin, PA - Hamlin Speedway Keeps On Rocking In Silence With Tremendous Racing Action In all Divisions
By: Steve Pados, GA Motorsports Media
Hamlin Speedway Promoters Randy and Denise Smith have been tortured by the whims of Mother Nature all season long but on Saturday evening had the good fortune to withstand an afternoon shower and be able to host another excellent night of racing action for the large crowd on hand. Randy Smith and crew had the Hamlin Speedway in tip-top racing form as the stars and cars of the speedway rocked the house with their special brand of racing excitement and theatrics. More than one hundred racers were on hand for the nine feature event racing card and was wrapped up by 10:30 PM. The only drawback to an excellent evening of racing was the fact the PA System was struck by lightning on Friday and rendered it inoperable for the evening. When the good lord says silence, He means it! The evening of speed was sponsored by S&S Speedways Indoor Go Karts located in Snydersville, Pennsylvania
Heading up the list of winners on Saturday evening included "Bad" Chad Sandt as he raced his Ron Sandt Motorsports sponsored racer to his third win of the season in a fierce drive to the front spectacular in the Wingless 600 Sprint competition. Additional winners included Justin Hartz and Geordan Marrero as they each captured wins in the Rookie 600 Sprints. "The Ambassador" Wes Hearn continued on with his "Summer of Wes Tour" as the veteran star captured a double, winning both the All Star Slingshot feature and also adding his tenth Super Slinger win for the season and it is the second time this season Hearn has been able to accomplish the feat. Cole Stangle scored his fifth Hamlin Speedway win in the Junior Slingshot finale. "The Icon" Pat Bealer returned to action with brand new race car and quickly wired the field in his first event back in the 270 Sprint headliner. Damon Paul was throttle quick and led all of the way to score his third victory in the exciting Hampton RV and Trailer Sales Stage One Modified main. Olivia Mease stepped away from her duties in the tower to climb back into a race car and dominate the action to score the Powder Puff victory
The evening of feature attractions found Wes Hearn rocketing out front at the start of the Super Slinger finale. Hearn reeled off some quick times to gain some advantage but Dale Kober and Donny Hockman had their own battle going and the three drivers stepped away from the rest of the field. Hearn would earn his tenth win of the season with Kober and Hockman following. Jim Conroy and the returning Greg Zellman completed the top five. Steve Pirone, Ryan Lacoe, Ron Jablonka and the returning Carl Bittenbender completed the field.
The Junior Slingshot twenty lap headliner found Cole Stangle and Hunter Lapp battling it out at the start with Stangle winning the point to lead the way. "TVD" Tanner Van Doren entered the battle quickly and behind him came Jared Silfee. The budding stars provided some great racing action throughout the twenty lap run as the racing was fast and tight and the action was superb. Cole Stangle would lead all of the way to gain the victory with Lapp close behind, Silfee gaining third late in the race and Van Doren was fourth and showing no fear to find the fastest outside line of the speedway. Ty Kelly completed the top five. Shelby McLaughlin headed up the rest of the field with Emily Fleming, JJ Rice, James Hendricks, Austin Homan and James Costlow following.
The 20-lap headliner for the All Star Slingshot racers proved to be a barn burner right from the start with equal cars and stars making up the first three rows of competition. Wes Hearn seized the lead at the start of the event, was able to handle the hot-heat placed on him by Brett Bieber, Taylor Mills, Russell Benke, Alan Selemba and Tyler Peet. The intense racing behind that six-some was something to behold as well as each driver had his own visions of how the final outcome would play out. Hearn zipped off some 13.6 second laps to keep everyone aware of the fact he was in the lead and he would cross the finish line just ahead of Bieber, Benke, Taylor Mills, and Peet. Alan Selemba was sixth followed by Tyler Pirone, Dale Kober, Matt Henneforth, and Justin Mills. Even with another Tour event going on at another facility, the roster of talent at Hamlin proved to be second to none when it come to putting on a great show.
"The Wild Child" Geordan Marrero jumped into the lead in the first Rookie 600 Sprint event. Marrero was quick and lead all laps to gain his third win of the season. Brett Altemose kept pace throughout the event but settled for second with newcomer Scott Myers, Paul Richards Jr and Noah Zielinski completing the top five and Mack Brink, Tony Parlanti and Savannah Leggio following.
The second Rookie 600 Sprint event was a challenging affair as Mikey Smith led the first eight laps until he and a slower car made contact. The bump allowed Joe Howey to slip past Smith for the lead and Howey would lead until lap 15 when he made contact with a slower car and disabled his racer. Justin Hartz became the new leader and led the remainder of the event to claim his second win of the season. Jakson Ring, Jacob Balliet, Tim Bauer and Jr Williams completed the top five with Joe Nemeth, newcomers David Trego and Jared Lilly following.
"The Rockaway Rocket" Danny Buccafusca led the first two laps of laps the Wingless 600 Sprint main but would yield the top spot to the high flying "Quack Attack" Ryan Quackenbush on lap three. Quackenbush was hammer down as he led the way but working the cushion to perfection was "Bad" Chad Sandt and he began to reel in Quackenbush with some 12.249 second laps. Sandt made a successful bid for the lead on lap seven took control of the point. The race was far from over as Buccafusca was back on the attack from the baseline and pulled event with Sandt on occasion only to have Sandt execute the use of the cushion to perfection to maintain his advantage. Sandt would race to his third win of the season with Buccafusca in the runner-up scenario. "The Travelin Man" Mick D'Agostino came back from a first lap spin to nail down third place in an excellent drive for the New Englander. "Thrillin" Dylan Martin finally had his new Mark Gray Automotive sponsored mount working to perfection and drove from 18th starting place to finish fourth. JD Casazza started in 15th place and enjoyed a fine drive to complete the top five. The second five found the returning Nick Corazzi (from 16th), Johnny Smith (from 19th), Ryan Neil, Brandon Azzalina and Joel Smith.
Pat Bealer grabbed the lead out of the starting blocks and raced his recently completed Neff's Construction sponsored mount to his second win of the season. Paul Richards Jr kept pace as the runner-up with Kyle Ferrucci, Stephen Weirich and Glenn Macomber following.
Damon Paul controlled the Hampton RV and Trailer Sales Stage One Modified encounter from the first lap on with "The Nickel Man" Joel Smith mirroring his every move for the entire 20-lap distance. Paul had enough steam to win in a close margin over Smith, "The Sunshine Gypsy" Charlie Bodine, Will Casazza, and Bill Dianella. Cole Stangle, Caitlin Henneforth, Evan Civick and Chloe Andreas completed the field.
Wendy Guest led the first lap of the fifteen lap Powder Puff encounter. After that it was all Olivia Mease as the former Quarter Midget star took over the lead on the second lap and reeled off some impressive times under the 14 second barrier to go on and capture the win. Guest was the runner-up and Lori Carper was third. Karen Mirabelli and Donna Jablonka both encountered problems before the green flag and were forced from competition.
PEARL JAMS:
Randy Smith kept pace with the speedway all night long as the track remained super smooth all evening long. A couple of short intermission sessions were all that was needed to manicure the speedway surface for the competitors. Short track racing is close competition at its finest and the drivers were negotiating the tight quarters of the Hamlin Speedway in two, three, four and occasional five wide fashion for most of the evening.
A series of time trials were held for two of the racing divisions and quick time for the All Star Slingshots was Justin Mills at 14.271 seconds as he narrowly defeated Tess Horvath at 14.298 and Tyler Peet at 14.196. Rookie 600 Sprint times found Geordan Marrero tops at 12.216 over Brett Altemose who timed at 12.455 seconds.
Heat racing action in the Stage One Modifieds found Damon Paul claiming the win. 600 Sprint heat wins went to Sam Kravitsky and Chad Sandt. Dale Kober was the quick man in claiming the heat race win for the Super Slingers. The 270 Sprint heat went to Pat Bealer. Junior Slingshot heats were claimed by "The Hurricane" Hunter Lapp and Cole Stangle.
Mike Jablonka escaped injury in his heat event when he got upside down on the backstretch in a scramble of a few cars.
Donny Hockman gave the Tess Horvath ride a great drive with a third place finish in the Super Slingers and it was great to see him back in the seat. Austin Homan returned to action in the Junior Slingshots. Justin Mills was back with his 600 Sprint with the new graphics and the car looked great but unfortunately was the first out in one of the Rookie 600 Sprint mains. Matt Massone was back in action as he borrowed the Ryan Lacoe mount for the evening. Louie Horvath borrowed Tony Parlanti's Brew House sponsored mount for the evening.
Newcomers to the Hamlin scene included Scott Myers who looked strong in one of the Rookie features with a third place finish. David Trego was a new addition to the Rookie 600 Sprint ranks as he purchased the former AJ Hobbs race car. Jared Lilly made his first appearance at the speedway in the Rookie 600 Sprints. Jason Van Doren returned to action in the Ray Merli owned hot rod. Mike and Alex Van Pelt also returned to the Hamlin scene. Evan Civick returned to action in the Stage One Modifieds.
It was a tough week for the Smith Family as the water retention pond was breached with the heavy torrential rains that fell in the area. To make matters worse was the faulty PA system. A promoter's work is never done. Kudos to staff members who tried in vain to restore the system to sound.
Retired racer Tex Snyder was a spectator last evening and told of his long journey to Alaska recently, roughly 9,600 miles. Retired racer Dale Reed and his wife Heather took in the show last night and it was great to see them back at the speedway.
Good luck from the Hamlin Speedway management and staff to all of the racers who are in competing in Speed Weeks. For the 12th consecutive season Ed and Steve Pados and their Gasoline Alley Group will be supporting the Reading Fairgrounds Racing Historical Society with some great support from many of their good friends in racing.
Thanks to all of the great Hamlin fans for understanding the matter at hand.
RESULTS:
All Star Slingshots: Wes Hearn, Brett Bieber, Russell Benke III, Taylor Mills, Tyler Peet, Alan Selemba, Tyler Pirone, Dale Kober, Matt Henneforth, Justin Mills, Anthony Recchio, Samantha Muller, Josh Marcus, Alex Van Pelt, Greg Zellman, Matt Massone, Steve Pirone, Tess Horvath, Amanda Conroy, Ryan Davey, John Mirabelli
270cc Sprints: Pat Bealer, Paul Richards Jr, Kyle Ferrucci, Stephen Weirich, Glenn Macomber
600cc Wingless Sprints: Chad Sandt, Danny Buccafusca, Mick D'Agostino, Dylan Martin, JD Casazza, Nick Corazzi, Johnny Smith, Ryan Neil, Brandon Azzalina, Joel Smith, Tim Bauer, Sam Kravitsky, Jason Van Doren, Carmen Leggio Jr, Joseph Smith, Ryan Quackenbush, Zac Azzalina, Louie Horvath, Jared Lilly, Mike Van Pelt
Hampton RV And Trailer Stage One Modifieds: Damon Paul, Joel Smith, Charlie Bodine, Will Casazza, Bill Dianella, Cole Stangle, Caitlin Henneforth, Evan Civick, Chloe Andreas
Junior Slingshots: Cole Stangle, Hunter Lapp, Jared Silfee, Tanner Van Doren, Ty Kelly, Shelby McLaughlin, Emily Fleming, JJ Rice, James Hendricks, Austin Homan, James Costlow, John Velde, Gavin McClure
Super Slingshots: Wes Hearn, Dale Kober, Donny Hockman, Jim Conroy, Greg Zellman, Steve Pirone, Ryan Lacoe, Ron Jablonka, Carl Bittenbender, Mike Jablonka
Rookie 600cc Wingless Sprints: (1) Geordan Marrero, Brett Altemose, Scott Myers, Paul Richards Jr, Noah Zielinski, Mack Brink, Tony Parlanti, Savannah Leggio, Tyler Galatro, Justin Mills
Rookie 600cc Wingless Sprints: (2) Justin Hartz, Jakson Ring, Jacob Balliet, Tim Bauer, JR Williams, Joe Nemeth, David Trego, Jared Lilly, Joe Howey, Mikey Smith
Powder Puff Girls: Olivia Mease, Wendy Guest, Lori Carper, Donna Jablonka, Karen Mirabelli
Racing every Saturday evening from April through September. The next event on the Hamlin Speedway schedule is set for August 13th when all Divisions will be in action on the 1/5th mile clay cushioned oval and the final event for the Briggs and Stratton Mid Atlantic All Star Slingshot Tour will headline the evening of events. Make sure to check the Hamlin Speedway website for additional information. Pit Gates open at the speedway at 3 PM; Drivers Meeting at 5:45; Hot Laps are at 6:00 and the racing begins at 7 PM sharp. Admission Prices for regular shows are: Adults $10.00; Senior Citizens $5.00 Children under 6 are Free
Please support the many great sponsors who assist in working and sponsoring the season long events at the speedway. Tilcon, Yankowski Enterprises, Triple Cities Mack, Dickie Keiper Speed Supplies, Ron Brown Hauling, Classic Cycles, Kim's Kreations, RockAuto.com, Howe's Comfort Inn and Santarelli And Sons Oil Company are all part of the advertising family at the speedway and we graciously thank them for their support.
For further updates and information regarding all of the news and additions to the Hamlin Speedway, logon to their well documented website at: http://www.hamlinspeed.com or call the speedway hotline at: 570 420 5500.
For One Week, The Hamlin Speedway Was The Silent "Pearl" In The Poconos
