Swedesboro, NJ (April 21, 2012) – On Bridgeport Speedway’s quarter mile oval, Luke Thomas grabbed the checkered flag in the 600cc Micro-Sprint feature. Charlie Lamanna scored the win in the 270cc Micro-Sprint race. For the second week in a row, Warren Stradley was victorious in the 4-Cylinder Enduro Car contest.

At the start of the 20-lap main event for the 600cc Micro-Sprints, Luke Thomas zipped to the front over Bill Thomas, Lee Nardelli, and Jay Hartman. Following a caution and restart on the second tour, the top two remained in order with Hartman motoring into third. At the halfway mark, the top three were in heavy traffic and Bill Thomas was able to close in on the leader. On lap 12, an apparent pass by Bill Thomas for the lead was eliminated by a yellow flag for an Andrew Locuson spin. When action got back underway, Luke Thomas took advantage of a clear track and began to run away from the field. With five laps to go, Luke Thomas had a comfortable lead over his rivals. As the checkered flag waved, it was Luke Thomas in front for his third career win at Bridgeport Speedway. Second place was taken by Bill Thomas. Third went to Hartman. A late rush by Richie Keller resulted in a fourth place finish. Sam Locuson wound up in fifth. Tim Iulg, Andrew Locuson, Jay Hartman, and Stephen Kemery won the 600cc Micro-Sprint qualifying events. The consolation event went to Tom Fraschetta.

Charlie Lamanna put on a dominating performance in winning the 20-lap 270cc Micro-Sprint feature. After starting on the pole, Lamanna led every circuit to record his eighth career win in the division. Justin Stillwagon finished in the runner-up spot. John Blanda, Richie Keller, and Kyle Newkirk rounded out the top five. Heat winners in the 270cc Micro-Sprint class were Richie Keller and Jonathan John.

In the 20-lap 4-Cylinder Enduro Car event, Warren Stradley won for the second consecutive week. The victory was Stradley’s fifty-third in the division. Stradley took the top position from Scott Dunn on lap 14 to get the victory. Scott Dunn finished in second. Justin Dunn, Mike Dunn, and Robbie Dunn filled out the top five.

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Bridgeport Speedway provides a safe and secure family atmosphere, free parking, giveaways, and fan participation games. Billed ‘The Fastest Dirt Track in the East’, Bridgeport Speedway is a banked 5/8th mile dirt oval, featuring a dirt 1/4 mile oval embedded in the center, and is located in Southern New Jersey -- just minutes from Pennsylvania and Delaware at exit 14 off of I-295.

NOTES: On this second week of racing, thirty-one 600cc Micro-Sprint cars signed in for competition with twenty-six of them starting the 20-lap feature.

BRIDGEPORT SPEEDWAY RESULTS – FRIDAY, APRIL 20, 2012

600cc Micro-Sprints

Heat 1 - 1. Tim Iulg 2. Lee Nardelli 3. Carl Locuson 4. Bernie Korbel 5. Dean Seemans
Heat 2 - 1. Andrew Locuson 2. Sam Locuson 3. Rob Vivona 4. Richie Keller 5. Jermain Godshall
Heat 3 - 1. Jay Hartman 2. Bill Thomas 3. Dave Graziano 4. Steve Bracall 5. Jon Keller
Heat 4 - 1. Stephen Kemery 2. Luke Thomas 3. Chris Locuson 4. Ryan Stillwagon 5. Bryant Davis
Consolation - 1. Tom Fraschetta 2. Eddie Wagner 3. Joe Kay 4. James Morris
Provisionals - Chris Panczner, Dave Carlberg

600cc MICRO-SPRINT FEATURE - 20 LAPS

1. LUKE THOMAS 2. Bill Thomas 3. Jay Hartman 4. Richie Keller 5. Sam Locuson 6. Tim Iulg 7. Stephen Kemery 8. Lee Nardelli 9. Jon Keller 10. Rob Vivona 11. Dean Seemans 12. James Morris 13. Steven Bracall 14. Ryan Stillwagon 15. Tom Fraschetta 16. Jermain Godshall 17. Eddie Wagner 18. Chris Locuson 19. Chris Panczner 20. Bryant Davis 21. Andrew Locuson 22. Dave Carlberg 23. Dave Graziano 24.Carl Locuson 25. Joe Kay 26. Bernie Korbel

DNQ: Scott Harbison, Mark Landwher, Mike Fillbrun, Ed Barber, III., Ken Hanley

270cc Micro-Sprints

Heat 1 - 1. Richie Keller 2. Justin Stillwagon 3. Joe Dopke 4. Charlie Lamanna 5. Dave Nelson 6. Erika Palmai
Heat 2 - 1. Jonathan John 2. Ernie Miles 3. John Blanda 4. Kyle Newkirk 5. Joe Stewart 6. Chris Locuson

270cc MICRO-SPRINT FEATURE - 20 LAPS

1. CHARLIE LAMANNA 2. Justin Stillwagon 3. John Blanda 4. Richie Keller 5.Kyle Newkirk 6. Ryan Wozunk 7. Joe Dopke 8. Jonathan John 9. Dave Nelson 10. Joe Stewart 11. Steve Coslop 12. Ernie Miles 13.Erika Palmai

DNS: Dustin Brown, Chris Locuson

4 - CYLINDER ENDURO CAR FEATURE - 20 LAPS

1. WARREN STRADLEY 2. Scott Dunn 3. Justin Dunn 4. Mike Dunn 5. Robbie Dunn 6. John Gray 7. Gary Fenton 8. Art Knapp

UPCOMING EVENTS AT BRIDGEPORT SPEEDWAY

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FAST FURIOUS FRIDAYS – 2012 QUARTER MILE LIDLIFTER
Friday, April 13, 2012

The Fast and Furious Friday 2012 Lidlifter is set for this Friday. Micro-Sprints (270cc and 600cc) and 4-Cylinder Stock Cars will be action for their first point race of the year on the inner dirt oval. All gates open at 5:00 p.m. The first heat race gets the green flag at 7:00 p.m. Grandstand admission is $10 for Adults. Kids 12 and under are FREE. Admission to the pit area is $25 with a license and $30 without a license.

SATURDAY NIGHT STARS – GARDEN STATE VINTAGE STOCK CARS WITH WELD CAR
Saturday, April 14, 2012

On Saturday, racecars of yesteryear will be on display and take part in an exhibition race as the Garden State Vintage Stock Car Club invades Bridgeport Speedway. The Big Block Modifieds are set for another 30-lap battle on the big 5/8th mile. PLUS, THE WELD #91 VINTAGE MODIFIED WILL PACE THE BIG BLOCK MODIFIED FEATURE FIELD. Crate Sportsmen and the always exciting Outlaw Stock Cars round out the show. The gates to the pits unlatch at 3:00 p.m. with the grandstand area opening to fans at 4:00 p.m. Hot laps are set for 5:30 p.m. and racing gets underway at 6:00 p.m. Grandstand admission is $20 for Adults and $18 for Seniors (65 and over) and Students (with ID). Kids 12 and under are FREE. Pit admission is $30 for Bridgeport members and $35 for non-members.

Every night is an event

FRIDAY – APRIL 20 – FAST FURIOUS FRIDAY ACTION ON THE QUARTER MILE WITH MICROS (270cc & 600cc) AND 4-CYLINDER STOCKS

SATURDAY – APRIL 21 – FOOD DRIVE NIGHT WITH BIG BLOCK MODIFIEDS, CRATE SPORTSMEN AND OUTLAW STOCKS

SATURDAY – APRIL 28 – HAND ONE OF POKER SERIES FOR CRATE SPORTSMEN

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COMING EVENTS:
Saturday, April 14, 7 p.m. 50th Anniversary Special - Triple 50 Features for NASCAR 358 Modifieds, Late Models and Sportsman. $25 for adult admission, youngsters 12 and under $5.
Saturday, April 21, 7 p.m. NASCAR 358 Modifieds, Late Models and Sportsman
Sunday, April 22, 2 p.m. Sunday Small Car Series featuring 600 and 270 Micros, Slingshots and 600 Modifieds
Saturday, April 28, 7 p.m. NASCAR 358 Modifieds, Late Models and Sportsman
Sunday, April 29, 1 p.m. NEETS Enduros and Blast from the Past Vintage Stock
Admission prices for regular Saturday night events are $15 for adults, youngsters 12 and under are admitted FREE. And there is always Free parking on the speedway grounds.
Saturday, May 5, switch to 7:30 p.m. starting times, NASCAR 358 Modifieds, Late Models and Sportsman. 7:30 p.m. is new starting time for balance of the season.
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SHORT STORY
HOWARD, KLINE AND JARED UMBENHAUER WIN AT GRANDVIEW

BECHTELSVILLE, PA April 8, 2012. . . Three drivers put their names in the history book at Grandview Speedway as Duane Howard, Ron Kline and Jared Umbenhauer walked off with feature victories as the 50th Anniversary season celebration kicked off on Saturday night.
Duane Howard was able to drive Chad Sinon’s Blue Bell Air No. 4 to victory leading all but the first two laps of the 30-lap NASCAR Whelen All American Series 358 Modified feature. The race went nonstop with no cautions. The Oley, PA racer earned $2750 including the T.P. Trailers bonus bucks of $250.
Jeff Strunk (Pottstown) challenged early but settled into second spot and that is where he finished followed by Doug Man miller (Shoemakersville), Craig VonDohren (Boyertown) and Kyle Weiss (Hamburg).
The 20-lap feature for Late Models turned out to be the event with the most cautions but Ron Kline had fans standing and cheering as he charged to the front with just two laps remaining to get the win after leading much of the event. Danny Snyder finished second followed by Sean Merkel, Chuck Schutz and Wayne Pfeil.
And Jared Umbenhauer waited until the closing laps to get by Craig Whitmoyer who had led most of the 25-lap Sportsman feature. Once in front young Umbenhauer was able to hold on for the win. Second went to Whitmoyer with Brad Brightbill, Dave Dissinger and Joe Funk following.
A large crowd filled the stands on a cold night opening the season at Grandview Speedway.
Coming up on Saturday, April 14th is the 50th Anniversary Special featuring 50-lap features for the NASCAR 358 Modifieds ($4,000 to win), Late Models ($1500 to win) and Sportsman ($1500 to win). Racing starts at 7 p.m. Admission for adults is $25 for this special event and $5 for youngsters 12 and under.

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FULL STORY
50TH ANNIVERSARY SEASON KICKOFF FEATURES GO TO HOWARD, KLINE AND JARED UMBENHAUER AT GRANDVIEW SPEEDWAY
All Winners Earn the T.P. Trailers Big Buck Bonuses

BECHTELSVILLE, PA April 8, 2012 . . . The 50th Anniversary celebration at Grandview Speedway got off to big start on Saturday night with a big crowd in the grandstands to watch Duane Howard, Ron Kline and Jared Umbenhauer win the NASCAR Whelen All American Series feature races.
Howard, a past champion, was able to lead just about every lap as he won the 30-lap NASCAR 358 Modified feature race by a comfortable margin driving the Chad Sinon owned Blue Bell Air modified.
The veteran racer from Oley, PA had high praise for the track conditions as the race was run from green flag to checkered flag without a single caution lap.
“I was hanging on at the end,” said Howard in victory lane. “It was great to get the new car dialed in this early in the season. The track held up well and made for w very wide racing surface.”
Howard picked up a $250 bonus from T.P. Trailers of Limerick, PA for winning and having the T.P. Trailers decals clearly visible on both sides of the race car.
Ron Kline put his Harleysville Mattress/V&M Towing entry in front of the pack at the start of the 20-lap feature for Late Models. Danny Snyder gave Kline a strong challenge and actually took the lead when Kline went high in turn one. Kline came back to get the top spot on the 19th lap and went on to win.
“The brake pedal just went to the floor (on the 17th lap when Kline went high in turn one) and I just went high,” said Salford, PA based Kline as he celebrated the win. “I just was not going to let Danny beat me so I just ran hard in the final laps without brakes.”
Jared Umbenhauer of Richlandtown, PA waited until the 23rd lap of the 25 lap Sportsman feature race to grab the lead and go on to win with Eastern Rigging sponsored racer.
“I want to thank Grandview for bringing the Sportsman here to race. I love this track,” said Umbenhauer during his interview with victory lane announcer Pete Knappenberger. “I played it safe for much of the race. The track had good bite.”
Both Kline and Umbenhauer had the T.P. Trailers decals on their cars and earned an extra $100 for their wins.
Nine time NASCAR 358 Modified champion Jeff Strunk (Pottstown) grabbed second early in the Modified feature and settled for that as the final finishing position. Third spot went to Doug Manmiller (Shoemakersville), six time champion Craig VonDohren (Boyertown) and early race leader Kyle Weiss (Hamburg).
Danny Snyder (Green Lane), despite a strong effort to take the win, had to settle for second in the Late Model feature with Gilbertsville’s Sean Merkel finishing third. Fourth and fifth finishing positions went to defending Late Model champion Chuck Schutz and Wayne Pfeil Jr.
Craig Whitmoyer (Hamburg) led many of the Sportsman feature laps but fell two laps short of winning and had to settle for second. Brad Brightbill finished third followed by Dave Dissinger and Joe Funk.
Heat winners in the 358 Modified division, each 12 laps, were Kyle Weiss, Doug Manmiller, Jeff Strunk and Duane Howard while the Modified consolation races, each 10 laps, were won by Wade Hendrickson in his first appearance as a Saturday night regular in the Banes Roofing No. 20 and Nate Christman.
Qualifying heat winners in the Late Models were Danny Snyder, Ron Kline and Rick Todorow. Each heat was eight laps in distance.
And the Sportsman qualifiers, each eight laps, the wins were taken by Dave Dissinger and Kyle Borrow.
The Bobby Gunther Walsh Hard Charger award, $50, in the Modified feature went to Nate Christman for gaining seven spots in the feature race. The Salvage Transport Late Model Hard Charger Award was earned by Mike Kellner as he went from 18th to 7th in the feature. And in the Sportsman feature the Searock Lawn Care Hard Charger Award was earned by Paul Kline for racing from 19th to a 6th place finish.
Cargo Trailer Sales had $50 gift certificates for each 10th place feature winner and Dan’s Deli of Boyertown had two giant hoagies for the drivers leading at the halfway mark in the three feature races.
Texas Roadhouse Restaurant of Trexlertown, PA gave two dinners to each feature winner.
Coming up on Saturday, April 14th is the 50th Anniversary Special feature 50-lap features for the NASCAR 358 Modifieds ($4,000 to win), Late Models ($1500 to win) and Sportsman ($1500 to win). Racing starts at 7 p.m. Admission for adults is $25 for this special event and $5 for youngsters 12 and under.
NOTES: The free-to-the-grandstand practice session on Friday night attracted close to 100 race cars including modifieds, late models, sportsman, Enduros, 270 micros, 600 modifieds, midgets and more. A healthy turnout of fans made for an exciting event of entertainment. Even dirt track racing legend Kenny Brightbill was on hand to watch the action.
Grandview Speedway, a NASCAR sanctioned one-third-mile, banked clay track, is located at 43 Passmore Road, Bechtelsville, PA, just off Route 100, 10 miles north of Pottstown. For race information telephone 610.754.7688 or check in at www.grandviewspeedway.com. For marketing information telephone Ernie Saxton at 215.752.7797 or email Esaxton144@aol.com.

NASCAR 358 MODIFIED FEATURE - 30 LAPS: 1. Duane Howard 2. Jeff Strunk 3. Doug Manmiller 4. Craig VonDohren 5. Kyle Weiss 6. Terry Meitzler 7. John Willman 8. Ryan Grim 9. Don Norris Jr. 10. Kyle Follweiler 11. Tommy Sheetz Jr. 12. Kevin Albert Jr. 13. Mike Guler 14. Chad Brachman 15. Nate Christman 16. Chris Esposito 17. Wade Hendrickson 18. Brad Missimer 19. Kevin Hirthler 20. Meme DeSantis 21. Gary Hager 22. Jordan Umbenhauer 23. Dan Waisempacher 24. Jon Kellner Jr. 25. Todd Smith 26. Jarred Miller 27. Jon Kellner Sr. 28. Brad Grim

NASCAR LATE MODELS, 20 LAPS: 1. Ron Kline 2. Danny Snyder 3. Sean Merkel 4. Chuck Schutz 5. Wayne Pfeil Jr. 6. Rick Todorow 7. Mike Kellner 8. Lou Egrie Sr. 9. Kory Fleming 10. Doug Walton 11. John Giesler 12. Andy Ressler 13. David Ogin 14. Steve Nederostek 15. Drew Weisser 16. Dallas Breidenbach 17. Jason Miller 18. Greg Hoffmaster 19. Buddy Mertz 20. Steve Butler (Did No Start) Mark Minotto and Chris Hitchens

NASCAR SPORTSMAN, 25 LAPS: 1. Jared Umbenhauer 2. Craig Whitmoyer 3. Brad Brightbill 4. Dave Dissinger 5. Joe Funk 6. Paul Kline 7. Ryan Beltz 8. Mike Lisowski 9. Kyle Borrow 10. Erik Renninger 11. Tim Apgar 12. Blaine Hemery 13. Nick DeSantis 14. Mike Loney 15. Steve Searock 16. Kevin Beach 17. Matt Hafer 18. Corey Seachrist 19. Brian Hirthler (Did not start) Mike Stringer and Chris Jenkins

UNOFFICIAL NASCAR POINT STANDINGS FOR ALL THREE DIVISIONS AT GRANDVIEW SPEEDWAY

UNOFFICIAL POINT STANDINGS FOR NASCAR MODIFIEDS
AS OF APRIL 7, 2012

1. Duane Howard, Oley, PA #4 310*
2. Jeff Strunk, Bechtelsville, PA #357 300
3. Doug Manmiller, Shoemakersville, PA #46 290
4. Craig VonDohren, Boyertown, PA #1C 279
5. Kyle Weiss, Hamburg, PA #21K 270
6. Terry Meitzler, Kutztown, PA #81 259
7. John Willman, Birdsboro, PA #74W 249
8. Ryan Grim, Laury’s Station, PA #17 238
9. Don Norris, Douglassville, PA #976 228
10. Kyle Follweiler, Slatington, PA #42 219
11. Tommy Scheetz Jr., #22 208
12. Kevin Albert, Lebanon, PA #3A 197
13. Mike Gular, Green Lane, PA #3G 187
14. Chad Brachmann, #14 177
15. Nate Christman, Oley, PA #37 165
16. Chris Esposito, Perkasie, PA #31 156
17. Wade Hendrickson, #20 145
18. Brad Missimer, Bechtelsville, PA #327 136
19. Kevin Hirthler, Boyertown, PA #117 126
20. Meme DeSantis, Temple, PA #88D 112
21. Gary Hagar, #44H 107
22. Jordan Umbenhauer, Richland, PA #19 93
23. Dan Waisempacher #01 83
24. Jon Kellner Jr., Lansdale, PA #67 76
25. Todd Smith, Hatfield, PA #39 62
26. Jarrad Miller, Barto, PA #917 54
27. Jon Kellner Sr., Lansdale, PA #66 44
28. Brad Grim, #611 38
29. Glenn Strunk, Bechtelsville, PA #41 10
30. Scott Miller, #24 10

UNOFFICIAL POINT STANDINGS FOR NASCAR LATE MODELS
AS OF APRIL 7, 2012

1. Ron Kline, Salford, PA #3 310*
2. Danny Snyder, Green Lane, PA #4S 300
3. Sean Merkel, Gilbertsville, PA #117M 288
4. Chuck Schutz, Pottstown, PA #ONE 277
5. Wayne Pfeil Jr., Mohnton, PA #72 269
6. Rick Todorow, Quakertown, PA #93 260
7. Mike Kellner, Lansdale, PA #57 245
8. Lou Egrie, Sr. Willow Grove, PA #X4 236
9. Kory Fleming, Milford, NJ, #704 227
10. Doug Walton, Spring City, PA #02 217
11. John Giesler, Aston, PA #ZT1 208
12. Andy Ressler, Macungie, PA #46 190
13. Dave Ogin, Bechtelsville, PA #31 180
14. Steve Nederastek, #769 179
15. Drew Weisser, Reading, PA #19 165
16. Dallas Briedenbach, Royersford, PA #2 150
17. Jason Miller, New Tripoli PA #44 149
18. Greg Hoffmaster, Pottstown, PA #69 136
19. Buddy Mertz, New Berlinville, PA #00 126
20. Steve Butler, Quakertown, PA , #91 118
21. Mark Minotto, #14 10
22. Chris Hitchens, #77 10
23. Bill Henning, #80 10
* denotes feature win (Feature wins listed are only those that are
NASCAR point events.)

UNOFFICIAL POINT STANDINGS FOR NASCAR SPORTSMAN
AS OF APRIL 7, 2012

1. Jared Umbenhauer, Richland, PA #19U 307*
2. Craig Whitmoyer, Hamburg, PA #99 299
3. Brad Brightbill, #19 288
4. Dave Dissinger, #88X 280
5. Joe Funk, Coopersburg, PA #14F 260
6. Paul Kline, Muhlenbert, PA #14 250
7. Ryan Beltz, #221 246
8. Mike Lisowski, #15 230
9. Kyle Borror, Peach Bottom, PA #84 230
10. Eric Renninger, Bridgewater, NJ #51 216
11. Tim Apgar, Flemington, NJ #98 207
12. Blaine Hemery, #12 198
13. Nick DeSantis, #88D 185
14. Mike Loney, Taylor, PA #17D 170
15. Steve Searock, Bath, PA #26 160
16. Kevin Beach, Minersville, PA #17X 159
17. Matt Hafer, Oley, PA #9 140
18. Corey Sechrist, Womelsdorf, PA #135 135
19. Brian Hirthler, #117 120
20. Mike Stringer, #23 10
21. Chris Jenkins, Mohnton, PA #27J 10
* denotes feature win (Feature wins listed are only those that are
NASCAR point events.)

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Has this been the longest off-season or what? It feels like it's been forever since I've been out to a race track. Fortunately the weather's going to be nice this weekend so it's time to get out and have some fun.

Saturday, April 18 is opening night for New Egypt (NJ) Speedway. The track has been slightly re-configured for the 2009 season and has all new clay. The new layout features wider turns and more banking. Opening day will consist of the third race of the Tri-Track Modified Challenge Series (race two at Bridgeport was rained out last week) for big-block modifieds, and Sportsman and Outlaw Stock features. Warm-ups begin at 5:15pm.  In my experience, New Egypt is one of the nicest short track facilities in the area.

Turkey Derby XXXV was the only race run at Wall Stadium in 2008, but the track is back in action for the 2009 season.

And here's some good news: after being dormant last year, Wall (NJ) Stadium will be re-opening in 2009 with a limited schedule. The season also begins this Saturday with a 100-lap race for the SK/Wall Modifieds, a pair of 25-lap features for Sportsman and Street Stocks, and two 20-lap features for Legends Cars and Factory Stocks.  The main events begin at 7pm with qualifying in the late afternoon hours.

After last year we all thought the one-third mile, high-banked asphalt track was closed for good, but "Racing at the Jersey Shore" is back for 2009. The Open Tour Type Modifieds will be returning to Wall on Saturday, May 9 and Saturday, June 13. Late Model stock cars will make their first appearance at the track on Saturday, June 27.  Turkey Derby XXXVI is scheduled for November 27 and 28.

So if you're in the area, come on out to one of the tracks and enjoy the spring weather and some good, family-oriented entertainment!