Accord Speedway Forced To Cancel May 9th Heart Chevrolet Racing Program
By Steve Pados, Accord Media
Singer BJ Thomas probably said it best with his great rendition of the Bacharach/David classic "Raindrops Keep Falling On My Head" and no better words could be used to describe the somber feeling at the Accord Speedway. For the second consecutive week Promoter Gary Palmer has had to cancel the plans to go racing tonight at his refurbished raceway. This evening's five division racing program was to have been sponsored by the great folks at Heart Chevrolet, but with rain falling early and expected to continue throughout the afternoon and evening, Palmer decided to cancel the show early and allow the drivers and fans to make alternative plans to spend their Friday evening. With the sour economic picture that faces the American people, every ounce of fuel not used for a trip in vain is a bonus for the fans, drivers and owners alike.
Promoter Palmer was disappointed in having to make the decision to cancel the show as he has had the opportunity over the past weeks to work on the few troublesome areas left with the new racing surface. The determined Palmer has spent countless hours working on the surface and grooming the track to his liking as being a former driver himself he wants to make sure he gives the drivers the best possible racing surface to play on. It is hoped in the near future Mother Nature will finally give in and allow the talented field of racers competing at Accord to truly test the new surface from the bottom to the top just the way the fans like to witness the action.
Next week, May 16th, will mark Powers NAPA night at the speedway with a five division card set to unfold. Pit Gates at the speedway open at 4:30 and Spectator Gates open at 5 PM. Admission cost for the Adults are $12.00 and for 11years and under the cost is $3.00. Hot laps are at 6:30 and the racing gets underway at 7 PM.
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SPECIAL MEMORIAL DAY SHOW AT THE WOODHULL RACEWAY TO FEATURE THE BRP CAN AM 360 LATE MODELS.
Also on the card it is a full show of Front Wheel Drives, Street Stocks, IMCA Modifieds and Regional Pro-Trucks. Gates open at 2:30 with racing at 4:30 pm.
Woodhull, NY--For the first time in decades, last year the Woodhull Raceway staged a special Memorial Day event. “I wanted to try something different, stated track owner, Vern Wasson. I’ve seen other tracks run on Holidays with a great deal of success and I just wanted to see if it was feasible at Woodhull.”
Not only was it feasible, it turned out to be an overwhelming success as the place was absolutely packed for the event prompting Wasson to give it another go in 2008.
On the card for the Memorial Day event will be the first of two appearances by the BRP 360 Late Models at Woodhull in 2008. Larry Knowles, Wayne Robertson, Jeremy Wonderling and Glen Whritenour will lead the charge of many of the Woodhull 360 regulars who hope to hold their home track advantage against such greats as Jeff Cheeseboro, Jimmy Johnson and the Miller’s.
The IMCA Modifieds will also be in action as it will be the lone appearance for the Nationally acclaimed sanctioning body at Woodhull in 08.
The Regional International Pro-Truck touring series will make its first of two appearances at Woodhull on Monday, May 26 as the Mike Warren led group promises to be ultra competitive on Woodhull’s high banks. The second year touring group continues to gain momentum.
Two of Woodhull’s regular classes will fill out the card including the Morgan’s Auto Repair Street Stocks along with the LaBarron Brothers Repair and Parts Front Wheel Drive Class.
Gates for the May 26 program open at 2:30 with the first green flag waiving at 4:30 pm.
Gary’s Motor Mart of Jersey Shore, Pa. will be the event sponsor.
The Woodhull Raceway is located 20 miles west of Corning and 20 miles east of Hornell right off Rt. 417 and for more information go to the web at www.woodhullraceway.com.
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GEORGE WILLIAMS MEMORIAL EVENT SET FOR THE WOODHULL RACEWAY ON SATURDAY, MAY 24, 2008.
The Addison Farm Supply to sponsor the show named in honor of Woodhull’s founding father.
Woodhull, NY-- There are many traditions at the Woodhull Raceway and perhaps one of the most popular is the annual running of the George Williams Memorial event which this year is set to go on May 24. Each year Woodhull kicks off the summer holiday season with this traditional event and back once again to sponsor the program is the Addison Farm Supply. Located on Rt. 417 just west of Addison, NY the Terwilliger Family is huge supporters of the weekly racing at Woodhull. As dealers of Dixie Chopper Lawn Mowers, Cub Cadet Mowers and Troy Built Lawn and Garden Equipment, the Woodhull Raceway is pleased to say that all three brands are used at the track on a daily basis and according to track owner, Vern Wasson, “The equipment that we have at the track gets used pretty hard during the summer months. The mowers that we use are a testament to how good the equipment is that the Addison Farm Supply sells. We put the stuff through its paces.” Terry and Julie Terwilliger along with many of their family members, friends and patrons will enjoy the night of action from the confines of the VIP area high atop Woodhull’s mammoth front straight a way grandstand seating area. They will also have a huge display at the track all evening long for fans to see and sales representatives of the company will be on board to answer any questions.
The Addison Farm Supply is also the weekly sponsor of the Woodhull Raceway Start/Finish Line
On the track the L.J. Kennedy Trucking 358 Modifieds will run a special extra distance feature and it will be a regular show of the NAPA 360 Late Models, the Morgan’s Auto Repair Street Stocks, the S&W Awards and Photos Crate Sportsman as well as the Signs Plus Mini Stocks and the LaBarron Brothers Repair and Parts Front Wheel Drive Division. Gates for the May 24 show open at 4:30 with racing at 6:30 pm. For more information go to the web at www.woodhullraceway.com.
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MERRITTVILLE’S MONDAY NIGHT MADNESS TO FIRE OFF NEW LOOK LUCAS OIL 358 MODIFIED SHOOT OUT – 4 TRACKS TO HOST 7 EVENTS
For Immediate Release - May 7, 2008 - From Erica Bicknell - Lucas Oil Shoot Out Public Relations - 905-892-2866
THOROLD Ontario (May 7) Race fans and race teams alike have seen their favorite Southern Ontario and Western New York Race Tracks open for the new season or can’t wait until they do.
Drivers are starting to accumulate points – with the goal to have the most at the end of the season come September.
For the third straight season – the Lucas Oil 358 Modified Shoot Out will reward the driver that has the least amount of points.
The unique series will fire off it’s first event at the Merrittville Speedway – Monday May 19 with a 50 lap Financial Care Group Main Event.
“The Shoot Out showcases our local drivers in a very unique way,” relates Merrittville GM Erica Bicknell, “there’s nothing else like it … while our drivers battle for top spot in our Dirt Weekly Racing Standings Saturday Nights trying to earn the most points … in the Lucas Oil Shoot Out – they are trying to be on the low end.”
Last season, second generation driver Jeff McGinnis of Ransomville NY took home the 358 Modified Title in his rookie season besting 41 other drivers in what was a 5 race series.
Each Lucas Oil Shoot Out offers the Event Winner a single point with two for second, three for third and so on down the line to thirty for 30th.
Once Merrittville’s May 19th Event is in the books, the series heads to the Ransomville Speedway for the National Maintenance Contracting Corporation 50 lap Event – Friday May 23rd.
After a month lay-off the series looks to Sunday June 22nd and the Humberstone Speedway for a 50 lap Event presented by Tianna’s Jewellry.
The second Merrittville visit is set for Saturday July 12th when Lucas Oil and the Merrittville Speedway Reunion Committee present the 50 lap Jerry Winger Memorial – one of many highlights of the annual Nostalgia Night that celebrates 57 seasons in 2008.
Next it’s back to Ransomville Speedway for the Mark Cerrone Inc. & WLVL 1340 presentation of the Mark Cerrone Memorial Friday July 18th.
The Shoot Out will make it’s only visit to the Ohsweken Speedway Friday August 8th for the ESSO Speedway Variety 50 lap Main Event.
The 2008 Lucas Oil Shoot Out will conclude Sunday August 17th at the Humberstone Speedway when Brian’s Tire Repair will present the 50 lap finale.
“It will be definitely a highlight of our season … hosting the 358 Mod Finale,” informs (Humberstone Speedway GM) Bob Davidson , “our fans can’t wait for either of our dates.”
“It’s something all of our facilities need,” relates Ransomville’s Joel Friesen, adding, “it brings some new fans and drivers to all of our tracks … they are highlights of all our seasons.”
“We’re really looking forward to this year’s edition,” adds Ohsweken Speedway’s Glenn Styres, “with the help of Lucas Oil and Dirt TrackDigest.com … both rookie drivers and veterans are able to share the spotlight.”
Once again, top Lucas Oil Shoot Out Drivers will take on the best from the Lucas Oil Canadian Series during the Benson Auto Parts 358 DIRT Modified Applefest Shootout presented by imagefactor.ca that also features the Lucas Oil Clash for Cash – Saturday September 27th.
“Seeing the top drivers from these two great series compete at Brighton Speedway in the “Lucas Oil Clash for Cash” will be a highlight of our ’08 Season” claims Brighton Speedway’s Mark Rinaldi. “There has been a lot of cooperation between promoters to put together these series once again and events but Lucas Oil is a big part of making this all happen with their support of dirt racing!”
For further information on Brighton Speedway’s Image Factor Applefest Weekend – race fans and teams can visit www.brightonspeedway.com or call 1-613-475-1102.
“On behalf of the race teams and our sister tracks,” prides Bicknell, “we owe a lot to Steve Snowden … Lucas Oil is an incredible sponsor and they like to have fun with their marketing programs.”
For further rules and information on the 3rd Annual Lucas Oil Shoot Out – race teams can contact Merrittville’s Erica Bicknell at 905-892-8266. Ransomville’s Jeff Anstett can be reached via e mail at jeff@anstettracing.com or visit any of the 5 tracks’ individual web sites.
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Extra laps at no extra charge at BDR this Friday
Forestville, PA – May 5, 2008-- This Friday May 9 is Murphy Jewelers/Relay For Life Night at Big Diamond Raceway. Each division will go an extra five laps in their feature events. 358 Modifieds (30-laps, $2250 to win), Sportsman (25-laps, $750 to win), Roadrunners (20-laps, $175 to win).
There will be no increase in adult general admission($12). "Management decided to do something special for the fans and drivers with the increased laps and top prize without raising the gate price. "We would like to encourage fans to donate $1 to the Relay For Life- American Cancer Society on this night as it benefits a good cause and the fight against cancer." stated track partner Buddy Biever. More information may be obtained at www.relayforlife.org. Gates will open at 5:00PM, warm-ups take to the speedway at 7:10PM, and racing gets underway at 7:45PM.
Then on Mother’s Day Sunday May 11, the Naftzinger’s Used Auto Parts/Detweiler 24 Hour Towing Nutty Buddy Enduro Series will hold their first event of 2008. The 6/8 Cylinders, 4 cylinders, and a Powder Puff take center stage with races starting at 5:00PM. Grandstand admission is only $5. This is event #1 of 2008 as the last was rained out.
Just announced today is the annual event many have inquired about for 2008. The T102 Pack The House Night is to be held on Friday May 16. Admission for this event is a race fans bargain at only $8 for three divisions of racing as they try to pack the house at Big Diamond Raceway .
Big Diamond Raceway points (after 4 events)
358 modifieds
1) 4-Duane Howard-420 (1)
1) 126-Jeff Strunk-420
3) 8-Billy Pauch Jr.-395 (1)
4) 81-Terry Meitzler-370
5) 17-Ryan Grim-340
6) 33-Ray Swinehart-330
7) 88D-Meme DeSantis-310
8) 1c-Craig Von Dohren-295
9) 14-Rick Laubach-280
9) T102-Shawn Fitzpatrick-280
Sportsman modifieds (after 4 events)
1) 21K-Kyle Weiss-480
2) 19B-Brad Brightbill-435 (1)
3) 19-Jordan Umbenhauer-375
4) 46-Josh Biever-365
5) 17D/723-Mike Loney-355
6) 61-Patrick Cozze-305
7) 6JR-Kevin Beach-300
8) 33JR-Gary Wagner-290
9) 17-Billy Moyer Jr.-285
10) 7s-Kevin Smith-250
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PAT WARD DOMINATES TO TAKE WIN AT UTICA-ROME SPEEDWAY
VERNON, NY- After being the fastest car on the track last weekend only to have a flat tire snatch a shot at the win out his hands, Pat Ward finished the job this week as he dominated the late stages of the headline 358-Modified event to take the win this Sunday, May 4, on Canastota Kart Speedway night. It was Ward’s fourth career win at the historic Vernon oval, his first of 2008.
Andy Bachetti grabbed the lead at the drop of Matt Burdick’s green flag, a lead he would hold on to for the first third of the 30 lap main. With Bachetti out front, eighth place starter Pat Ward was making his way out to the front of the field, moving into the top five as the lap one was in the books. By lap six, Ward was in the top three and after a lap 10 restart, Ward was out front.
A scary moment occurred at the halfway point when Jamie Christian and Mitch Gibbs got together as they exited turn four, sending Gibbs flipping in mid air down the front stretch. As Gibbs was coming down, he landed on the top of Ted Lamb’s mount as Lamb was trying to avoid the incident. The wreck delayed the event as track crews worked to extract Lamb from his mangled racer and clean up the wreckage. Gibbs and Christian were treated and released at the speedway while Lamb was transported to a local hospital for precautionary measures. All three cars probably will never see action again.
On the restart, Ward took off from the field, leaving a heated battle for second behind him. AJ Romano and Bobby Varin put on a heated battle for second for the next 14 circuits while defending 358-Modified champion Stewart Friesen stalked the duo, waiting for his chance to get by. Friesen slipped by Varin for third on lap 27 then got by Romano as the white flag flew for second, but by then Ward was on cruise control way out front. Ward would get the win with Friesen, Romano, Varin and Willy Decker rounding out the top five. The top 10 was filled out by Alan Barker, Gus Schmidt, Paul Jensen, Mike Ricci, and Brian Murphy.
Next week, May 11, the stars of Dirt Modified racing will descend on to the Utica-Rome Speedway as they will compete for the $10,000 top prize in the Dart Machinery Race of Champions Dart Dirt Victoria 200. Paying a huge $1,000 to start, a large field of Big Block and Small Modifieds is expected. The Pro Stocks will also be in competition, chasing a first place prize of $1,200 for 25 laps of competition. Pit gates will open at 10 a.m. with the grandstands opening at 11 a.m. Racing gets underway at 2 p.m. For more information, log on to www.uticaromespeedway.com or call the speedway office at (315) 829-4557.
358-MODIFIED FEATURE FINISH (30 LAPS)- PAT WARD, Stewart Friesen, AJ Romano, Bobby Varin, Willy Decker, Alan Barker, Gus Schmidt, Paul Jensen, Mike Ricci, Brian Murphy, David Orr, Craig Hanson, Joel Thomas, Paul Kinney, John Ramsey, Jamie Christian, Jeff Kotary, Mitch Gibbs, Andy Bachetti, Ted Lamb, Ken McGuire, and Jim Davis. DNS- Bill Shantel, Jr.
SPORTSMAN FEATURE FINISH (20 LAPS)- CASEY WILLIAMS, Brad Alger, Jeremy Vunk, Matt Janczuk, Mike Button, Tim Nye, Jeff Leslie, Jim Rothwell, Michael Teachout, Jack Miller, Aaron Jacobs, Jason Rood, Stewart Garrison, and Steve Way.
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HOWARD TOPS STRUNK IN NASCAR MODIFIEDS, SHUEY WINS IN LATE MODELS AT GRANDVIEW
Bechtelsville, PA May 4, 2008 . . . Coming from 14th starting spot Duane Howard was able to take the lead on the 15th lap and hold off current point leader and six time track champion Jeff Strunk to win the 30 lap Checkered Flag Fan Club NASCAR Modified stock car feature race at Grandview Speedway on Saturday night. In the 20-lap Late Model feature Brian Shuey got his third win of the season and Paul Rochelle was first in the Legends stock car feature.
Steve Young led the field of 30 Modifieds to the green flag and set the pace for the first four laps. At the four lap marker several cars were caught up in a turn four tangle and on the restart Young spun in front of the field bringing out the second caution.
With Young going to the back of the field Todd Marburger went to the front with Todd Smith and Terry Meitzler chasing him.
At the 12 lap marker Marburger still set the pace with Smith and Duane Howard following. Strunk had moved into fifth after having started in 21st spot.
At the midway marker Howard was able to put the BPG Racing No. 4 in front of the field with Marburger holding on to second and Jeff Strunk in third. Just one lap later Strunk was able to put the Gold Rush Custom Trailers No. 126 in second spot.
A multi car accident brought out the caution at this point and on the restart Strunk and Howard went side-by-side with Howard holding the edge.
With 20-laps complete the top five consisted of Howard, Strunk, Kerry Kratz, Todd Smith and Meitzler.
With two laps to go early leader Todd Marburger spun in turn two bringing out a caution. The restart allowed Strunk to close up on Howard but could not make the pass.
Howard, who calls Oley, PA home, was able to hold on to the number one spot passing under the checkered flag with a comfortable margin over Strunk (Mohnton) followed by Kerry Kratz (Bechtelsville) who came from 20th starting spot. Fourth went to Todd Smith (Hatfield) in one of the best finishes of his career. Ryan Godown (Ringoes) finished fifth.
“The last couple weeks we were junk here,” said Howard in victory lane. “We really got pumped since last Thursday.” Howard was referring to breaking a track record at Virginia Motor Speedway and finishing second in a DIRT sanctioned big block modified race. On Friday night he gained a second to Billy Pauch Jr. at Big Diamond Raceway.
Four time Late Model champion Dean Stoudt went to the front at the drop of the green for the 20-lap Late Model feature. Ron Kline challenged but had to settle in at second.
By the eighth lap Brian Shuey was in third and challenging the leaders. Shuey made what could be considered the move of the night, perhaps the move of the season, when he went to the outside in turn two and went three abreast with Stoudt and Kline to take the lead.
Once in front Shuey (Shoemakersville) had a relatively easy time of it winning his third of the season with his Master Built Bob Fisher Chevy sponsored entry.
Ron Kline (Salford) held on to gain a second place finish for his best effort of the season. Third was earned by Jon Kellner Sr. (Lansdale) followed by Chuck Schutz (Pottstown) and Randy Stoudt (Pottstown).
Randy Kissinger was quick to take command of the 15-lap Legends feature but Jason Rochelle charged up through the pack to challenge him on the third lap and by the sixth lap Rochelle was in front of the field.
At nine laps Tom Mayberry, winner of 37 Modified features at Grandview, was putting pressure on Rochelle for the top spot. Despite his best efforts Mayberry had to settle for second place to Rochelle with Josh Morrow, the feature winner the last time the Legends performed at Grandview, grabbing third. Paul Rochelle finished fourth and Justin Grim claimed fifth.
Qualifying heat wins for the NASCAR Whelen All American Series Modifieds went to Steve Young, Sean Merkel, Ryan Godown and Kevin Hirthler. The consolation races were won by Don Norris Jr. and Tom Umbenhauer.
In the Late Model division heat wins were earned by Mike Kellner, Brian Shuey and Wayne Pfiel Jr.
The Legend cars preliminary events were won by Jason Rochelle and Tom Mayberry.
The Cornerstone Auto Sales Hard Charger awards, worth $50 to each driver, went to Kerry Kratz in the NASCAR Modifieds as he gained 17 positions to finish third in the feature race. Bobby Wyatt gained six spots in the Late Model feature to take the Hard Charger award.
NASCAR 358 Modifieds and Late Models will return to action on Saturday, May 10th at 7:30 p.m.. Xcel 600 Modified stock cars will make it a tripleheader show making their third appearance of the season. Auto Locator magazine will be the sponsor.
Admission for Saturday night is $13 for adults, $5 for youngsters 6 thru 11 and under 6 are admitted free with a paying adult. There is always free parking on the speedway grounds and fans are invited to enjoy the wide array of concessions available at the track or are free to bring their food and refreshments.
30-LAP CHECKERED FLAG FAN CLUB NASCAR 358 MODIFIED STOCK CAR FEATURE FINISH:1. #4 Duane Howard 2. #126 Jeff Strunk 3. #87 Kerry Kratz 4. #39 Todd Smith 5. #R1 Ryan Godown 6. #81 Terry Meitzler 7. #41 Shawn Reimert 8. #357 Stewart Reimert 9. #44 Danny Erb 10. #117 Kevin Hirthler 11. #976 Don Norris 12. #14 Doug Manmiller 13. #107 Danny Hieber 14. #19 Tom Umbenhauer 15. #71 Jason Smythe 16. #37x Tommy Sheetz Jr. 17. #118 Sean Merkel 18. #18 Todd Marburger 19. #66 Vince Gagliardo 20. ##9 Bruce Hirthler Balance of field did not finish 21. #73GT Glenn Owens 22. #31 Chris Esposito #23. #M1 Mark Kratz 24 #3 Jeremy Banos 25. #1c Craig VonDohren 26. #88D Meme DeSantis 27. #76 Steve Young 28. #8 Mike Gular 29. #19x Brad Brightbill 30. #27 Troy Wink.
20- LAP CHECKERED FLAG FAN CLUB NASCAR LATE MODEL STOCK CAR FEATURE FINISH: 1. #5x Brian Shuey 2. #3 Ron Kline 3. #85am Jon Kellner Sr. 4. #One Chuck Schutz 5. #118 Randy Stoudt 6. #72 Wayne Pfeil Jr. 7. #117 Kyle Merkel 8. #5 Dean Stoudt 9. #33 Bryon Sipe 10. #93 Rick Todorow 11. #3x John Giesler 12. #55 Mark Malcolm 13 #14 Bobby Wyatt 14. #707 Ed Trimbur 15 #80 Bill Henning 16. #57 Mike Kellner 17. #69 Greg Hoffmaster 18. #1j Jamie Undercoffler 19. #307 Eric Kauffman 20. #21 Chad Rea 21. #79 Matt Carter 22. #7b Buddy Wharton 23. #409 Dennis Pieper 24. #18 John Favinger
UNOFFICIAL POINT STANDINGS FOR NASCAR MODIFIEDS
AS OF MAY 3, 2008 AT GRANDVIEW SPEEDWAY
1. Jeff Strunk, Mohnton, PA #126 1394
2. Duane Howard, Oley, PA #4 1260**
3. Danny Erb, Boyertown, PA #44 1162
4. Stewart Friesen, Niagara Falls, NY #357 1098
5. Mike Gular, Harleysville, PA #8 1080*
6. Doug Manmiller, Wyomissing, PA #14 1071
7. Ryan Godown, Ringoes, NJ #R1 1062
8. Craig VonDohren, Oley, PA #1C 1000*
9. Kevin Hirthler, Green Lane, PA #117 898
10. Terry Meitzler, Kutztown, PA #81 896*
11. Meme DeSantis, Temple, PA #88D 765
12. Ryan Grim, Laury’s Station, PA #17 710
13. Shawn Reimert, Oley, PA #41 690
14. Tom Umbenhauer, Richland, PA #19 680
15. Kerry Kratz, Bechtelsville, PA #87 653
16. Danny Heiber, Penndel, PA #107 648
17. Tommy Sheetz Jr., Boyertown, PA #37X 627
18. Jon Kellner Jr., Lansdale, PA #67 590
19. Jason Smythe, Oley, PA #71 587
20. Todd Smith, Hatfield, PA #39 584
21. Don Norris, Douglassville, PA #976 539
22. Brad Missimer, Bechtelsville, PA #327 522
23. Mark Kratz, Chalfont, PA #M1 504
24. John Tschudy, Birdsboro, PA #2 483
25. Brad Brightbill, Mohnton, PA #19X 459
26. Sean Merkel, Gilbertsville, PA #118 457
27. Jason Hamilton, Erwinna, PA #16 420
28. Todd Marburger, Pottstown, PA #18 419
29. Ryan Beltz, Boyertown, PA #221 347
30. Chris Esposito, Green Lane, PA #31 343
UNOFFICIAL POINT STANDINGS FOR NASCAR LATE MODELS
AS OF MAY 3, 2008
1. Chuck Schutz, Pottstown, PA #ONE 1429
2. Randy Stoudt, Pottstown, PA #118 1355*
3. Jon Kellner Sr., Lansdale, PA #85AM 1352
4. Brian Shuey, Shoemakersville, PA #5X 1328***
5. Rick Todorow, Quakertown, PA #93 1242
6. Ron Kline, Salfordville, PA #3 1131
7. Mike Kellner, Lansdale, PA #57 1118*
8. Buddy Wharton, Birdsboro, PA #7B 1028
9. John Giesler, Aston, PA #3X 1003
10. Bryon Sipe, Leesport, PA #33 993
11. Wayne Pfeil Jr., Mohnton, PA #72 947
12. Dean Stoudt, East Greenville, PA #5 916
13. Ed Trimbur, Birdsboro, PA #707 906
14. Eric Kauffman, #307 815
15. Bill Henning, Lansdale, PA #80 811
16. Kyle Merkel, Gilbertsville, PA #117 766
17. Jonathan Favinger, Coatesville, PA #18 687
18. Jamie Undercoffler, Pennsburg, PA #1J 686
19. Bobby Wyatt, #14 621
20. Mark Malcolm, Hatfield, PA #55 611
21. Eric Snoke, #96/33X 525
22. Greg Hoffmaster, Pottstown, PA #69 496
23. Chad Rea, Reading, PA #8 491
24. Danny Snyder, Green Lane, PA #4S 438
25. Matt Carter, #79 410
26. Harry Henning III, Lansdale, PA #81 322
27. Sean Merkel, Gilbertsville, PA #117 239
28. Dennis Pieper, Collegeville, PA #409 190
29. Steve Wilson, #13 186
30. Jud Hendrickson, #39 100
* denotes feature win
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WOODHULL RAINED OUT FOR THE SECOND CONSECUTIVE WEEK
Woodhull, NY-- Mother Nature was once again the big winner last Saturday at the Woodhull Raceway as for the second consecutive week late afternoon rain storms put an end to any chance of getting the show into the record books. “Last year we were able to beat the odds most ever time that it did rain on Saturday’s, stated track owner, Vern Wasson. In 2007 most every late day rain storm that did hit the track moved thru relatively quickly and we were able to recover and get the show completed. Not the case this year as the past two Saturday’s these storms have lingered and intensified making it impossible to do anything but cancel.”
Wasson, who is notorious for not giving in to Mother Nature has a philosophy of giving the racers, fans and sponsors every opportunity to see action. “Granted the racing season has definitely gotten longer over the past few years. We start earlier in the year and go into October without skipping a week. However with all the Special Events and outside Touring Groups that we accommodate throughout the season we have to try our best to get each and every show completed to say nothing about the loyal sponsor base that we have at Woodhull. Months are spent in the off season putting the schedule of events together and when we loose a show it many times puts a burden on our nightly event sponsors.”
Both Knight Settlement Sand and Gravel along with Machuga Contractors who were to have sponsored the May 3 event will be invited back at a later date.
Prior to the cancellation a pair of 358 Modified heats were completed and the third was on the track when the rains came. All total 136 cars representing 6 classes of action had checked in for the night of activity with 27 Crate Sportsman and 27, 358 Modifieds heading up the list.
Next week it will be the annual running of the Scott Dennison Memorial for the Napa 360 Late Model Division with gates opening at 4:30 and racing at 6:30.
For more information go to the web at www.woodhullraceway.com.
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Rain stop Merrittville Speedway action
Unfortunately Mother Nature has taken the checkered flag for Global Warranty Corporation Night, Saturday May 3rd.
Join us next Saturday when The Pen Centre presents Canadian Tire Financial Services Employee Recognition Night featuring a DIRT Weekly Racing Series, the Mod Lite Championship North Tour Event, 6 Lap Open Wheel Pit Crew Race and Meridian Credit Union Kids Club Registration
Pit Gates Open at 5:00pm
Front Gates Open at 5:30pm
Showtime is 7:00pm
Adult Admission is only $10, Juniors (ages 8-12) $5, under 8 Free!
Don’t forget about our Family Pass – 2 adults, 2 juniors, 4 hot dogs and 4 cans of pop, all for only $35!
See you at the track!
www.merrittvillespeedway.com
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PAUCH JR. DENIES SIX-TIME CHAMPION A SECOND STRAIGHT FEATURE WIN…By Gary Lileck
Forestville, PA – May 2, 2008 – Billy Pauch Jr. led Duane Howard to the checkered flag in Friday’s 25-lap 358 Modified feature at Big Diamond Raceway. Howard, who won the previous week, pressured the popular third generation racer from Frenchtown NJ on numerous occasions, however, Pauch remained in command for his first victory of the season.
Twenty-six cars started the main event with rookie competitor Kevin Albert Jr. showing the way early. Albert led the first five laps before a caution flag period. On the ensuing restart, Shawn Fitzpatrick (originally started sixth) powered into the runner-up position behind the young Albert.
Fitzpatrick, of nearby Pottsville PA, blasted to the outside of Albert on a lap nine restart. Albert faded back a few spots and eventually dropped from contention with a flat right front tire. Meanwhile Pauch Jr. had begun advancing from thirteenth. He sat in fifth position for the ninth lap restart. By the completion of lap nine, Pauch asserted himself into the runner-up spot behind Fitzpatrick.
Pauch flexed a victory bound muscle on a lap twelve restart as he tossed the Pioneer Pole Buildings #8 to the outside of Fitpatrick through turns one and two, becoming the new pace setter. Pauch passed the flag stand at the half-way mark as the leader over Fitzpatrick and sixteenth place starter Duane Howard. A battle for second began to brew, and Howard darted to the inside of Fitzpatrick through turns three and four of lap seventeen.
The event’s final caution flag was unfurled with just four laps remaining. On the single file restart, Howard mirrored every Pauch move. Howard peeked to the inside of Pauch through the corners, and Pauch kept his machine in front down the straightaways. Only one car length separated the pair down the backstretch of lap 24. On the race’s final lap, Pauch opened a few more lengths over Howard down the back. Pauch cruised to his first win of the season and fourth of his BDR career.
Howard of Oley PA recorded his second runner-up finish of the season behind the wheel of Chad Sinon’s #4. Fitzpatrick lost the third position on the final lap. Jeff Strunk (started fourteenth) drove Glenn Hyneman’s #126 to third while racing to the flag. Ray Swinehart, driving his self-owned #33, ended up fourth and May 18 winner Meme DeSantis rounded out the top five. As cars closely crossed the line, Fitzpatrick finished sixth.
32 Modifieds were present with heat wins going to Mike Nicholas, Rick Laubach, Shawn Fitzpatrick and Craig Von Dohren. Shawn Reimert won the consolation race.
On April 25, Earl Paules of Palmerton PA wired the Sportsman feature for an apparent victory. His car weighed in light on the scales, however. One week later, Paules once again dominated the 20-lap feature and his machine did make weight on this evening. As a matter of fact, Paules weighed in at an extra 45 pounds.
Paules started from the pole position and basically led the entire race unchallenged. Former champion Gary Wagner (who races the car driven by Paules in 2007) followed him early. Third year Sportsman racer, Kevin Beach, advanced into second on lap six via the inside lane. At the half-way point, Paules led with Beach, twelfth place starter Josh Biever, and Wagner in pursuit.
Paules drew to a 2.50 second advantage over his competition and steered his car #4 to the winner’s circle. It was his first of the season and second BDR career win. Beach of Llewllyn finished in second ahead of Orwigsburg’s Biever. Finishing a five second distance behind Biever was Kyle Weiss, who charged back from an opening lap tangle. Wagner finished fifth for the second consecutive week.
35 Sportsman were broken down into four qualifying heats. Winners were Gary Wagner, Patrick Cozze, Earl Paules, and Ebby Ridge. Rookie Pete Phillips Jr. won his first career consi race.
This Friday May 9 is Murphy Jewelers/Relay For Life Night. Each division will go an extra five laps in their feature events. 358 Modifieds (30-laps, $2250 to win), Sportsman (25-laps, $750 to win), Roadrunners (20-laps, $175 to win). There will be no increase in adult general admission. Gates open at 5:00PM, warm-ups take to the speedway at 7:10PM, and racing gets underway at 7:45PM.
Then on Mother’s Day Sunday May 11, the Naftzinger’s Used Auto Parts/Detweiler 24 hour Towing Nutty Buddy Enduro Series will hold their first event of 2008. The 6/8 Cylinders, 4 cylinders, and a Powder Puff take center stage with races starting at 5:00PM.
DIAMOND GEMS: Alpha Mills (Schuylkill Haven) sponsored this past Friday’s nights program…The 358 Modified points chase is certainly heating up. Duane Howard and defending champion Jeff Strunk are tied for the lead. Feature winner Billy Pauch Jr. is a mere 25 points behind in third…Newcomer to Big Diamond this year, Dan Hineline, continues his extremely tough early season. Hineline travels from Lake Ariel PA each and every Friday night. After experiencing fuel pump problems early, Hineline erupted an engine at the conclusion of his heat race…Ryan Godown also suffered engine problems while leading his heat race in the Johnny Rea owned machine and Godown, a newcomer this year out of New Jersey, was an early scratch…New entrants to the Modified field this week were Mike Gular and Greg Weiland…Katie Madenford waved the 358 Modified feature green flag. She traveled to BDR straight from her prom and was still wearing her green prom dress…Another good crowd assembled for the fourth regular season show of the season and it was all completed by 10:35PM.
COMPLETE RACE SUMMARY – BIG DIAMOND RACEWAY – MAY 2, 2008
358 MODIFIEDS FEATURE (25-LAPS): 1) Billy Pauch Jr., 2) Duane Howard, 3) Jeff Strunk, 4) Ray Swinehart, 5) Meme DeSantis, 6) Shawn Fitzpatrick, 7) Craig Von Dohren, 8) Mike Nicholas, 9) Sean Merkel, 10) Mike Gular, 11) Keith Hoffman, 12) Terry Meitzler, 13) Shawn Reimert, 14) Ryan Grim, 15) John Willman, 16) Gary Hager, 17) Dale Hartz, 18) Kenny Eckert Jr., 19) Troy Wink, 20) Bobby Gunther-Walsh, 21) Corey Sechrist, 22) Rick Laubach, 23) Craig Whitmoyer, 24) Ryan Watt, 25) Doug Manmiller, 26) Kevin Albert Jr.
SPORTSMAN FEATURE (20-LAPS): 1) Earl Paules, 2) Kevin Beach, 3) Josh Biever, 4) Kyle Weiss, 5) Gary Wagner, 6) Brad Brightbill, 7) Mike Loney, 8) Tom Brennan, 9) Patrick Cozze, 10) Ray Woodall Jr., 11) Jordan Umbenhauer, 12) Chris James Jr., 13) Pete Phillips Jr., 14) Billy Moyer Jr., 15) Ebby Ridge, 16) Brad Force, 17) Tim Fitzpatrick, 18) Daryl Dissinger, 19) Jarad Umbenhauer, 20) Conrad Fitch, 21) Shane Moser, 22) Mike Mammana, 23) Kevin Brady, 24) Steven Hughes, 25) Harry Landis, 26) Steve Yankowski Jr.
ROADRUNNERS FEATURE (15-LAPS): 1) Joe Hendricks, 2) Ricky Bender, 3) Ryan Olenick, 4) Elvin Brennan, 5) Kevin Holland, 6) Kody Sites, 7) Tom Hablett, 8) Jeremy Becker, 9) Neal Bressler, 10) Gary Willard Jr., 11) Davey Nester, 12) Gary Renninger, 13) Butch Lesher, 14) Danny Mazy, 15) Byrd Klinger, 16) Rob Pyle, 17) Mark Paine, 18) Cory Swartz, 19) Toby Chase, 20) Bud Vidal. DNS: Kevin Olenick, Chris Holland.
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Black Rock Cancelled For First Time in 2008
Rich Vleck, DUNDEE, NY (May 2, 2008)- The saying: April Showers Bring May Flowers is becoming a major misconception as four April events at Black Rock has transferred into a rain out on the second night of May.
Black Rock Speedway pulled the plug early on the May 2 program, including the BRP CanAm Series Season Opener. Their first trip to Dundee will has now been rescheduled for Friday June 13.
“Normally we wouldn’t call it this early, but with the CanAm Series traveling from so far away, we have to have a quicker trigger to give them ample time,” said Black Rock Owner Dean Hoag.
It should also be noted that with the announcement of the BRP CanAm Late Model Series rescheduled date, that it will replace Freedom Village USA Late Models standard race on June 13. The initially scheduled Sportsman Twin 15’s has now been made a single 20-lap event.
Racing resumes next Friday with the weekly six divisions at Black Rock all in action. Finger Lakes Auto, Truck, Marine NAPA and Seneca Beverage will present the program, which will include American Legion Fireworks. Racing will begin promptly at 6:45 p.m.
For more information, be sure to visit www.BlackRockSpeedway.com.
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Big Diamond Raceway points
as of 4/30
358 Modifieds
1. Jeff Strunk 300
2. Duane Howard 295
2. Terry Meitzler 295
4. Ryan Grim 275
5. Billy Pauch Jr. 265
6. Ryan Watt 255
6. Rick Laubach 255
8. Doug Manmiller 250
9. Kevin Hirthler 220
10. Ray Swinehart 215
Sportsman Modifieds
1. Kyle Weiss 365
2. Brad Brightbill 330
3. Jordan Umbenhauer 295
4. Mike Loney 255
5. Josh Biever 245
5. Kevin Smith 245
7. Steven Hughes 230
8. Billy Moyer Jr. 220
9. Clay Butler 215
9. Patrick Cozze 215
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STEWART FRIESEN STARTS TITLE DEFENSE BY GRABBING WIN IN 358-MODIFIED OPENER AT UTICA-ROME SPEEDWAY
VERNON, NY- Different team, different season, same result. Stewart Friesen started his defense of his 2007 Utica-Rome Speedway 358-Modified championship by taking the 358-Modified lid lifter at the Vernon oval on Bill Cole night.
By winning his heat and the heads up format on the opening night, Friesen started on the pole and beat fellow front row starter into turn one for the early advantage. Third place starter Pat Ward would quickly gain the second spot, and then set sail after Friesen. Lap after lap, Ward would pull along Friesen in turns one and two, only to have the rim riding Friesen rocket off turn two to hold onto his lead. As the halfway point of the 30 lap event was being scored, Ward’s right rear let loose which sent him pit side for a new tire.
Friesen would lead the remainder of the event with fifth place starter Willy Decker coming second, eighth place starter Mitch Gibbs in third, Paul Kinney coming from 16th to fourth, and Ramsey holding on to fifth.
Mike Button used consistent top five finishes to win his second consecutive Sportsman title in 2007 and now he is trying a different approach for 2008, winning consistently. 10th place starter Button grabbed the lead on lap 11 of the 20 lap main to collect his second win of the young season. Brad Alger chased Button to the checkered with Way, Tim Nye, and Jeff Leslie filling out the top five spots.
Canastota Kart Speedway will present the action this Sunday May 4 at the “Action Track of the East” with a four division show of 358-Modifieds, Sportsman, Pro Stocks, and Pure Stocks. Gates open at 3 p.m. with racing at 5:30 p.m. For more information, log on to www.uticaromespeedway.com or call (315) 829-4557.
358-MODIFIED FEATURE FINISH (30 LAPS)- STEWART FRIESEN, Willy Decker, Mitch Gibbs, Paul Kinney, Jim Davis, John Ramsey, Paul Jensen, Pat Ward, Mike Ricci, Gus Schmidt, Jeff Kotary, Josh Hohenforst, Alan Barker, Ted Lamb, David Orr, Brian Murphy, Jamie Christian, Bobby Varin, Joel Thomas, Wade Decker, Jackie Brown Jr., Billy Shantel Jr., AJ Romano. DNS- Ken McGuire and Andy Bachetti.
SPORTSMAN FEATURE FINISH (20 LAPS)- MIKE BUTTON, Brad Alger, Steve Way, Tim Nye, Jeff Leslie, Jason Rood, Michael Teachout, Matt Janczuk, Jack Miller, Jim Rothwell, Steve Yankowski, Stewart Garrison, Glenn Forward, and Casey Williams. DNS- Jeremy Vunk.
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BRIAN WEAVER OPENS TROYER RACE CARS T3 ALL STAR SERIES WITH A DOMINATING FIVE MILE POINT WIN
BY JR KENNERUP
Kirkwood, NY … 2006 Five Mile Point Speedway Modified track champion Brian Weaver of Windsor, NY showed on Sunday night that he still knows the quick way around the historic quarter mile oval. Starting 14th in the field of 26 Weaver used the low line to work his way into the top five by lap 14. Then Weaver switched grooves and used the “ Weaver High Line “ to grab the lead from James Cornell at the halfway point of the 40 lap feature.
Weaver’s march to the $1,500 win wasn’t easy by any means as he had to hold off 12th place starter Joey Grammes over the final ten laps to secure the win by four car lengths. Glenn Knapp, Jr. rim rode his way to a solid third place finish while Cornell who led laps three to 19 slipped back to fourth at the checkers. Chris Ostrowsky who started 22nd earned the Hard Charger Award of the race as he finished fifth.
The opening race of the Troyer Race Cars T3 All Star Series presented by L. J. Kennedy Trucking was slated to be raced on Saturday night at the Five Mile Point Speedway. With one qualifying event left on Saturday rain moved into the area postponing the show until Sunday evening.
The entire racing program was sponsored by Ostrowsky Construction and Tracey Road Equipment.
“This car was real fast tonight as Randy (car owner Decker) has a phenomenal setup for here that is really working here right now “ said the smiling feature winner. “ It’s just the matter of getting up through the pack and having those extra laps tonight helped getting up through the field. Andy ( track promoter Harpell ) has a nice surface on the track right now and it’s not eating tires. I thought the track was really fast tonight. We came off the trailer fast today and we were fast in warm-ups and starting 14th I thought we would have had a tougher time coming up through the field. Fortunately the guys left a lane at the bottom and we were able to work our way up through. “
Weaver driving the Randy Decker Motorsports owned Bicknell chassis with sponsorship help from Decker Logging and Whiplash RC Racing took 14 laps to reach fifth position. Brian still working the bottom groove took fourth on lap 16 and one lap later snuck under Glenn Knapp, Jr. for fifth.
Then following the second restart on lap 17 Weaver jumped up to his customary high groove that he uses with success at Five Mile Point to get by laps one and two race leader JR Hurlburt for second. Running even a higher line than he did the lap before to take second Weaver motored around Cornell to get the lead just as the halfway signal was given.
Brian spoke about his switch to the outside line. “ I try and watch to see and pick the right time to move to the top. But when the bottom lane is open and working well like it was tonight you have to take that lane if you’re gaining on the leaders. Then we got into a situation where we had two fast cars in front of me and I got to thinking about my options and being the 17th lap I didn’t want to wait too long. So I tried to sweep around the outside of them and it took a few laps to get the momentum up and it worked out really well. “
Running the outside was a tough proposition on this night according to Brian. “ Running on the outside in turn one was nice but in turn three you had to hit it right or you would catch a rut. You had to swing out and around them in turn three and I missed them a couple of times and that cost me and those mistakes allowed Joey to get close to me at the end, too close for my own personal comfort. “
Many thought the key point of the race occurred on lap 31 as Grammes pulled alongside Weaver to battle for the lead just as the final yellow appeared. After the yellow Weaver switched from the bottom back to the top as his spotter told him via hand signals that someone was coming to challenge him.
“Being honest with you I didn’t see Joey up there “ said Brian. “ Fortunately for me I have a great crew and they pay attention during the race to all of the little strategic games going on out there. Craig ( Decker ) is my man as he gives me the directions and he helped me out a ton tonight. He got us pointed in the right direction and there at the end Joey showed his nose under me and I got a good run off the corner the one time that I was able to get back on the bottom. Because I knew if I stayed on the top I was toast. “
“It wasn’t a tough decision at all to come here and race today and miss the race at Weedsport “ said Brian. “ Randy and I talked about that earlier in the week as the weather didn’t look too promising. The situation with me at Weedsport is a low buck learning kind of thing and I’m not use to that black and slick race track up there. I’m fortunate that Randy stepped it up and went ahead to race here at Five Mile Point on Saturday nights this year. “
Brian just like tonight will be running a Terry Brown sponsored Wally Fiehl built small block weekly at Five Mile Point. “ This little Wally Fiehl motor is an awesome motor and once again Terry Brown has really stepped up the last two years. Terry has some fantastic motors that he’s paying for and we’ve never had the opportunity to have this kind of engine before. “
“Kenny Shupp’s T3 Series is a fantastic thing; he works so hard at getting contingencies and sponsors. We got a beautiful eagle trophy tonight and I’m glad that we were able to come back here tonight and prove ourselves by winning one of his T3 races “ summarized Brian.
“We’re all psyched to be racing here on Saturday nights once again this year “ said Brian. “ To start 14th and come up through the pack to win, it’s a confidence builder for the team. I feel really good about it. “
“I don’t think the caution cost us on lap 31 “ said second place finisher Joey Grammes. “ I had my opportunities after that and I cleared him coming out of turn two on lap 37. I could have slid up the groove and took his line away but I’m not going to race him like that. It might have been different if it’s a five or ten thousand to win show but it’s early in the year and you don’t want to make enemies this early in the year. I’m just happy to see both of us run good. “
Qualifying events on Saturday for the 37 Modifieds on hand saw Swarthout Recycling heat wins go to Frank Yankowski, Bryan Terwilliger, JR Crouse, Brent Wilcox, and Mitch Gibbs. Tim Sebring Suzuki sponsored consolation races saw those captured by Dylan Dewert on Saturday evening and Dale Welty on Sunday evening.
RAIN WAS A BLESSING
The rain that hit the speedway and caused the postponement on Saturday was a blessing in disguise for Bryan Terwilliger. Bryan impressively won his heat race in his first race this year. However at the end of the heat race Bryan pulled off the track immediately due to a crack in the motor. Bryan lined himself up a ride in the backup Ray Bliss, Jr. machine for the feature and if it was raced on Saturday night Bryan would have had to start last due to a change of cars used. However with the rainout Bryan was able to save his ninth place starting spot in the feature on Sunday due to cars not being impounded. This meant that any driver already qualified could have used a different car come Sunday.
WHERE WAS BILLY ?
The only champion that the Troyer Race Cars T3 All Star Series has ever had is Billy Van Pelt and he was missing on Saturday night. Billy was doing a rain dance for Saturday as he couldn’t make it due to a surprise party for his brother Curt. This party was planned well in advance of any racing schedules coming out and it was just one of those things that you have to do once in a while. Although it did rain out on Saturday Billy was unable to race on Sunday due to no new cars being allowed to race that weren’t in attendance on Saturday night.
WHAT POWER
Two drivers used Sportsman legal mounts to qualify for the 358 Modified Troyer Race Cars T3 All Star Series feature. Joey Colsten raced his legal Sportsman car as is and qualified it with ease through the heat race. Joey was running the same exact car in the companion Sportsman feature. Meanwhile Greg Doust qualified his normal Sportsman ride that he races at the Skyline Raceway with. The only difference was that the car had a four barrel carburetor on it instead of the normal two barrel Sportsman carburetor that is used.
DECISIONS, DECISIONS
The rain also made a few drivers make a hard decision on what their plans were going to be for Sunday. Mitch Gibbs impressively won a heat race in the Gary Mann owned 358 Modified on Saturday night. Come Sunday Mitch was missing due to the fact that he was racing at the Utica – Rome Speedway as it was their opening night and Mitch is considered one of the favorites to win the $8,000 track championship.
Brian Weaver has slated Sunday racing at the Cayuga County Fair Speedway in his own car that carries sponsorship help from Ron Diffenbach. Brian made the decision to forgo the Sunday trip and stick close to home to run the Randy Decker Motorsports car.
Greg Doust who is heavily involved in youth hockey programs that his children play in. On Sunday it was a tough day as the season ending party was taking place which saw Greg leave early to come and race.
Mike Colsten had a prior commitment already set for Sunday and he was forced to miss the show.
FINISH: Brian Weaver, Joey Grammes, Glenn Knapp, Jr., James Cornell, Chris Ostrowsky, Brent Wilcox, Michael Schane, JR Hurlburt, Joel Batzel, JR Crouse, Joey Colsten, Brad Rapp, Grant Hilfinger, Dale Welty, Carl Nagel, Mark Frankhouser, Frank Yankowski, Kenny Titus, Kenny Peoples, Jr., Ron White, Bryan Terwilliger, Ray Bliss, Jr., Dennis Dietrich, Greg Doust, Dylan Dewert, Barry White.
Provisionals; Frankhouser, Peoples.
DNS; Mitch Gibbs, Mike Colsten.
DNQ’S; Josh Pursell, Chris Grbac, Chris Clark, Ron Mawson, Jr., Jim Mahaney, Darrin Schuler, Josh Holden, Chris Weaver, Jamie Sowle.
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WOODHULL RACEWAY ACTION CANCELLED BY MOTHER NATURE
Woodhull, NY--A beautiful Saturday afternoon turned in to a torrential downpour canceling any chance of racing at the Woodhull Raceway on April 26. With several hard showers already pounding the region and with a forecast of more heavy rains during the next several hours, Woodhull track owner, Vern Wasson had no choice but to throw in the towel, something that he isn’t used to doing.
Woodhull Raceway had only one rainout in 2007 and Wasson was hoping to break that record in 08. “It was my goal to try and not loose any races in 2008, but there was just no way we could survive the heavy rains that came thru the area late in the day. That according to Wasson. We’ll just have to try it again next week.”
On tap for the first event in May at Woodhull will be the return of the Mighty L.J. Kennedy Trucking 358 Modifieds for their season opener. Also on the card for the May 3 show will be the S&W Awards and Photos Crate Sportsman, the NAPA 360 Late Models, the Morgan’s Auto Repair Street Stocks as well as the Signs Plus Mini Stocks and the LaBarron Brothers Repair and Parts Front Wheel Drive Division.
Gates for the May 3 show open at 4:30 with racing at 6:30 with Knight Settlement Sand and Gravel along with Machuga Contractors as the nightly event sponsors.
Mt. Dew who was to sponsor the April 26 event will be rescheduled at a later date.
For more information including the all new Woodhull Raceway Report Audio Cast simply go to www.woodhullraceway.com.
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VONDOHREN, KELLNER AND MADY WIN FEATURES AT NASCAR SANCTIONED GRANDVIEW SPEEDWAY
BECHTELSVILLE, PA April 27, 2008 . . . Six time NASCAR Whelen All American Series Modified champion Craig VonDohren was able to bring his Mike Harvey owned No. 1c home first in the 30-lap NASCAR 358 Modified feature race at Grandview Speedway on Saturday night. Young Mike Kellner won the 20-lap Late Model feature for his first victory of the season and Nick Mady took the top prize in the 600 Modified feature that was shortened to 10-laps due to time constraints.
The 30-lap NASCAR Modified stock car feature race had 29 cars taking the green on the tight one-third-mile, banked clay oval with Todd Marburger leading the first lap. Don Norris Jr. quickly grabbed the lead on the second lap. A spin in the first turn on the second circuit by Shawn Reimert brought out the caution and bunched up the field.
At the 10 lap marker Norris, looking for his first career win, had a comfortable lead on the field. Marburger kept the leader in his sights while Ryan Beltz was third and VonDohren, who had started 15th, was now in fourth spot.
At 17 laps VonDohren, who calls Oley, PA home, was right on the rear bumper of leader Norris.
Norris got caught up behind a slower car and that gave VonDohren the top spot on the 21st circuit.
With five laps to go Kerry Kratz brought out the caution as he stopped in the second turn giving Norris the chance to close up behind VonDohren in the battle for the win.
In the final five laps VonDohren was able to hold off all challengers and take his 61st career win at the Berks County oval. Second spot went to Doug Manmiller (Shoemakersville) coming on strong in the closing laps after starting 14th. Kevin Hirthler (Bechtelsville) came from 12th to grab third while Jeff Strunk (Mohnton) charged from 18th to grab fourth. Rounding out the top five was Mike Gular (Green Lane) coming from 22nd starting position.
For more than half of the 20-lap Late Model feature Bryon Sipe looked like the man to beat after he survived a couple early race multi car accidents. The early laps saw Sipe and veteran Jon Kellner Sr. battling for the top spot and Mike Kellner chasing along behind.
At the midway point Mike Kellner moved into second and closed up on Sipe.
With 14 laps in the record book young Kellner was able to charge to the front and that is where he stayed for the balance of the 20-lap main event. Second spot went to Sipe (Leesport) followed by Jon Kellner Sr. (Lansdale), Chuck Schutz (Pottstown) and Brian Shuey (Shoemakersville) coming from 18th to grab fifth.
Three flips slowed the pace for the 600 Modified feature race and caused it to be shortened to 10 laps with Nick Mady of Milford, PA able to come home the winner in a very close battle with second place finisher Mike Keppler. Third went to Eric Whitby followed by Kevin Gruber and Butch Getz.
Todd Marburger took the win in the first qualifying event for the Modifieds. The second qualifier was won by Ryan Beltz while the third and fourth qualifiers were won by Kevin Hirthler and Don Norris Jr. Consolation races went to Stewart Friesen and Mike Gular.
Late Model qualifiers were won by Bryon Sipe, Brian Shuey and Mike Kellner with Greg Hoffmaster win the consolation.
Qualifiers for the 600 Modifieds went to Eric Whitby, Mike Keppler and Chris Stockham while the consolation race was won by Butch Getz.
NASCAR 358 Modifieds and Late Models will return to action on Saturday, May 3rd at 7:30 p.m.. Legends stock cars will make it a tripleheader show making their second appearance of the season.
Checkered Flag Fan Club will be there to honor the feature winners. Fans are reminded to make note that 7:30 p.m. will be the starting time until the BPG Freedom 76 in September.
30-LAP NASCAR 358 MODIFIED STOCK CAR FEATURE FINISH: 1. Craig VonDohren 2. Doug Manmiller 3. Kevin Hirthler 4. Jeff Strunk 5. Mike Gular 6. Don Norris 7. Todd Marburger 8. Danny Erb 9. Stewart Friesen 10. Ryan Beltz 11.Tommy Sheetz Jr. 12. Brad Brightbill 13. John Tschudy 14. Ryan Godown 15. Jon Kellner Jr. 16. Duane Howard 17. Mark Kratz 18. Todd Smith 19. Shawn Reimert 20. Danny Hieber 21. Terry Meitzler 22. Brad Missmer 23. Chris Esposito 24. Ryan Grim 25. Jason Hamilton 26. Kurt Spotts 27. Cliff Quinn (DNF) 28. Kerry Kratz (DNF) 29. John Willman (DNF).
20- LAP NASCAR LATE MODEL STOCK CAR FEATURE FINISH: 1. Mike Kellner 2. Bryon Sipe 3. Jon Kellner Sr. 4. Chuck Schutz 5. Brian Shuey 6. Ron Kline 7. Rick Todorow 8. Randy Stoudt 9. John Giesler 10. Buddy Wharton 11. Ed Trimbur 12. Bill Henning 13. Kyle Merkel 14. Greg Hoffmaster 15. Jamie Undercoffler 16. Bobby Wyatt 17. Eric Kauffman 18. Eric Snoke 19. Chad Rae 20. Harry Henning III 21. Mark Malcolm (DNF) 22. Dean Stoudt (DNF) 23. John Favinger (DNF) 24. Wayne Pfeil Jr. (DNF).
10-LAP XCEL 600 MODIFIED FEATURE FINISH: 1. Nick Mady 2. Mike Keppler 3. Eric Whitby 4. Kevin Gruber 5. Butch Getz 6. George Loux 7. Dave Baldwin Jr. 8. Jon Landis 9. Mike Pychinka 10. Joe Fanelli
UNOFFICIAL POINT STANDINGS FOR NASCAR MODIFIEDS
AS OF APRIL 26, 2008
1. Jeff Strunk, Mohnton, PA #126 1104
2. Mike Gular, Harleysville, PA #8 1044*
3. Duane Howard, Oley, PA #4 951*
4. Danny Erb, Boyertown, PA #44 942
5. Craig VonDohren, Oley, PA #1C 931*
6. Doug Manmiller, Wyomissing, PA #14 874
7. Stewart Friesen, Niagara Falls, NY #357 860
8. Ryan Godown, Ringoes, NJ #R1 792
9. Meme DeSantis, Temple, PA #88D 708
10. Ryan Grim, Laury’s Station, PA #17 700
UNOFFICIAL POINT STANDINGS FOR NASCAR LATE MODELS
AS OF APRIL 26, 2008
1. Chuck Schutz, Pottstown, PA #ONE 1141
2. Randy Stoudt, Pottstown, PA #118 1086*
3. Jon Kellner Sr., Lansdale, PA #85AM 1063
4. Rick Todorow, Quakertown, PA #93 1023
5. Brian Shuey, Shoemakersville, PA #5X 1018**
6. Mike Kellner, Lansdale, PA #57 958*
7. Buddy Wharton, Birdsboro, PA #7B 938
8. Ron Kline, Salfordville, PA #3 834
9. John Giesler, Aston, PA #3X 797
10. Bryon Sipe, Leesport, PA #33 769
* denotes feature win
HOWARD GRABS FIFTY-SEVENTH CAREER TRIUMPH AT BIG DIAMOND RACEWAY;…By Gary Lileck
Forestville, PA – April 25, 2008 –Duane Howard of Oley cruised to his first 358 Modified feature win of the season Friday night at Big Diamond Raceway. His victory, worth a crisp $2000, was the 57th of his illustrious BDR career. It was Howard’s second overall ’08 win, as he was victorious in a Big Block Modified special event back on March 29th.
Brad Brightbill of Sinking Springs may have crossed the finish line in second, however, he cruised to the Sportsman winner’s circle after the apparent first place machine weighed in light. Elvin Brennan of Pottsville seized his first Roadrunner main event win of the year while Ryan Higgs of Nazareth won the Xcel 600 Modified feature.
As the 358 Modified feature began, Colt Harris placed his machine in front. Harris showed the way until a lap six restart when Ray Swinehart assumed command. Harris retreated pitside a lap later. While Swinehart continued to lead, Howard (started fourteenth) patiently worked through the top ten. Howard gained the runner-up spot on lap eleven.
Howard chased Swinehart under green flag laps and passed him via the inside lane of lap thirteen. Howard, driving Chad Sinon’s #4 Troyer, would lead the remainder of the contest.
“We needed this win”, mentioned Howard after scoring the victory. On April 11, Howard was dominating the season opener until the engine erupted. He rebounded for a runner-up finish on April 18. “The car was a little tight, but it was strong all night long. We have had a really consistent car week to week.”
While Howard celebrated in victory circle, several of the BDR heavy hitters struggled through a rough night. Ryan Watt and Billy Pauch Jr. (who were running one-two in the point standings) were involved in an opening lap tangle. Later, Watt, defending track champion Jeff Strunk and Craig Whitmoyer tangled in a hard crash on the front stretch. Whitmoyer’s machine rolled over the inner turn one barrier. No injuries were reported.
Craig Von Dohren was the first car to retire on lap two (while racing tenth). Von Dohren pitted with mechanical problems. Previous week’s winner Meme DeSantis dropped out of the event as did Ryan Godown (who was racing fourth on lap 15). Tom Umbenhauer was another driver to experience tough luck when his machine slowed while running fifth with only three laps to go. Umbenhauer had started 22nd.
Doug Manmiller enjoyed his finest evening of the season aboard the Wink Motorsports #00. Manmiller started seventh, and raced past Swinehart for the runner-up position on lap 24. Swinehart turned his early season around (he finished 14th and 21st in the opening pair of races) with a third place effort.
Terry Meitzler, driving the Dennis Bailey owned #81, started ninth and entered the front five on lap seven. Meitzler nailed down a fourth place finish. After Strunk’s machine sat sideways on the front stretch after the lap seven red flag accident, he put together an impressive surge through the field. Strunk, driving Glenn Hyneman’s #126, advanced into fifth on lap 23 and finished there.
Heats for the 36 cars present were awarded to Duane Howard, Craig Whitmoyer (on the final lap), Terry Meitzler, and Craig Whitmoyer. Consi winners were Ryan Grim and Rick Laubach.
Earl Paules started inside pole to start the 20-lap Sportsman feature. Paules, who competes on dirt and pavement tracks during each racing weekend, showed the way from wire-to wire. Second generation racer, Brad Brightbill, started thirteenth and moved into the runner-up spot on lap fifteen.
A caution flag took place with sixteen laps complete. During the final four laps, Brightbill remained close to Paules, however, settled for an apparent runner-up finish. While crossing the scales, Paules weighed in light and Brightbill would stand triumphantly in victory circle. It was Brightbill’s 4th career BDR win.
Kevin Smith, making only his third career BDR start, impressed many with a fine runner-up finish. Kyle Weiss worked through the pack from his sixteenth place starting spot and battled along the way with Billy Moyer Jr. Weiss finished third ahead of Moyer and former track champion Gary Wagner.
Heats races for the 36 Sportsman in attendance were won by Patrick Cozze, Tim Apgar, Kevin Smith, and Earl Paules. Chris James Jr. won the consi.
Mark Paine led the opening circuit of the 15-lap Roadrunner feature. Ricky Bender took control on lap two. Elvin Brennan, who started eighth, stormed to the inside of Bender for the lead on lap nine. Bender tried to take the spot back a lap later, but Brennan remained in front.
With a pair of laps left, Brennan led Bender by about two car lengths. On the final lap, Brennan stretched his advantage a little and cruised to his first win of the season and 6th of his BDR career. Bender finished second ahead of opening day winner Kevin Holland (started 11th), Ryan Olenick, who has returned to BDR this season after time away, and Rob Pyle, who safely finished fifth.
Week four of the points season takes place this Friday May 2. Thus far there have been no repeat winners in the 358 Modifieds, Sportsman, and Roadrunner classes. Gates open at 5:00PM, warm-ups start at 7:15PM and the first heat goes green at 7:45PM. For complete information visit the track’s official website at www.bigdiamondraceway.com
COMPLETE RACE SUMMARY – BIG DIAMOND RACEWAY – APRIL 25, 2008
358 MODIFIEDS FEATURE (25-LAPS): 1) Duane Howard, 2) Doug Manmiller, 3) Ray Swinehart, 4) Terry Meitzler, 5) Jeff Strunk, 6) Rick Laubach, 7) Kevin Hirthler, 8) John Willman, 9) Gary Hager, 10) Ryan Grim, 11) Corey Sechrist, 12) Bobby Gunther-Walsh, 13) Dale Hartz, 14) Kevin Albert Jr., 15) Tom Umbenhauer, 16) Ryan Godown, 17) Meme DeSantis, 18) Kenny Eckert Jr., 19) Billy Pauch Jr., 20) Shawn Fitzpatrick, 21) Craig Whitmoyer, 22) Ryan Watt, 23) Colt Harris, 24) Keith Hoffman, 25) Mike Nicholas, 26) Sean Merkel, 27) Craig Von Dohren.
SPORTSMAN FEATURE (20-LAPS): 1) Brad Brightbill, 2) Kevin Smith, 3) Kyle Weiss, 4) Billy Moyer Jr., 5) Gary Wagner, 6) Patrick Cozze, 7) Jordan Umbenhauer, 8) Mike Loney, 9) Harry Landis, 10) Brad Force, 11) Chris James Jr., 12) Pete Phillips Jr., 13) Tim Apgar, 14) Kevin Brady, 15) Lenny Hoffert Jr., 16) Kevin Beach, 17) Josh Biever, 18) Steven Hughes, 19) Ebby Ridge, 20) Tim Fitzpatrick, 21) Mike Mammana, 22) Kermit Horning, 23) Ryan Moyer, 24) Tom Brennan, 25) Rich Stankiewicz, DQ: Earl Paules.
ROADRUNNERS FEATURE (15-LAPS): 1) Elvin Brennan, 2) Ricky Bender, 3) Kevin Holland, 4) Ryan Olenick, 5) Rob Pyle.
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ACCORD SPEEDWAY NEWS
Accord, NY - Accord Speedway Quick Results April 25th
By Steve Pados, Accord Media
Modifieds: Andy Bachetti, David Bush, Scott Ferrier, Donnie Elliott, Tom Demarmels, John Dixon, Dom Roselli, Danny Creeden, John McGill, Bill Papula, Mark Pullen, Doug Ostwald, Rick Yetter, Rick Mill, Danny Tyler, Rich Ricci Jr, Jerry Higbie, Jackie Brown Jr, Jerry Curry, Chris Kervatt, Dennis Dietrich, Barry Davis
Sportsman: (4/18 Event) David Coene, Larry Badaracco, Howard Jarvis, Justin Holland, Ray See Jr, Jesse Marks, Tom Dakake, Steve Krom, Shane Jablonka, Ken Ferrier, Joe Giachinta, Vnnie Gress, John Sundlof, Mike McKerrell, Larry Hendershot, Charlie Henderson Jr, Randy Banks Jr,
Greg McCloskey, Kevin Smith, Jerry Craig
Spec Sportsman: Curfewed Event
Sportsman: Curfewed Event
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Dave DuBois Captures First Career Black Rock Modified Win
Rich Vleck, DUNDEE, NY (April 25, 2008)- Dave DuBois waited many years to show up in Victory Lane in modified competition at Black Rock Speedway, and after a prolonged wait, his statement as he climbed out of the car said it all, “It’s about time!”
The veteran racer from Bath, NY pulled off a thrilling victory in the Marbles Automotive Modified Feature, holding off past champion Brian Swarthout on a late race restart to visit the hallowed ground for the first time.
“Any time you can win it’s great, but to hold off competition like this all the way to the finish is just awesome,” exclaimed the pilot of the Skip Starkey Owned No. 6x.
After a dominating performance in Heat 1, DuBois used a front row starting spot to quickly snatch the lead away, and then set cruise over the 25-lap event. A caution on lap 20 for Chris Ostrowski set up a mad dash to the finish, that saw Swarthout find success on the top, but DuBois blocked the groove to ensure his win.
With Swarthout settling for second, Ron White was able to scoot up to third, with Eric Fisher scoring his career-best in the modifieds with a fourth place showing. Dale Welty completed the top-five.
Defending track champion Brady Fultz had an impressive performance in the Hoselton Automotive Sportsman Feature. Starting in the middle of the pack, Fultz quietly closed in towards a battle between early race leader Fran Hilton and heat winner Dan Sellen. With Todd Henderson leading the charge, it seemed as if he might repeat.
Fultz was able to work through the four car pack the best though as he slid into second and then completed an impressive pass on the bottom to get by Hilton and check out from the field to win by a full straightaway.
The race was run green-to-checkered in stunning fashion, with Henderson moving into second, with Sellen third, Hilton fourth and Dan Weisner rounding out the top-five.
After an early race caution, an 18-lap green-flag stretch to the finish saw Rich Sharpsteen pick up the feature win for the second-straight week in the Labatt Blue Street Stocks.
Jeremy Wonderling was one of the many winners that went back-to-back on the opening weekends, as he continued to work on his new nickname of “Captain Cruise Control”, running his smooth line to perfection and dominating the 20-lap feature for the Freedom Village USA Super Stocks.
Wonderling took the lead on a wild restart on lap five when his brother Mikey fell out of the lead after trying a different restart. Even though the Batavia, NY Dave DuBois tried to make it a DuBois sweep, he had to settle for second. Tim Schram, Quinn Sutherland and Beamer Guzzardi completed the top-five.
Sharpsteen moved around Jared Hill and lap six and benefited from an intense battle between Hill and Chris Fisher for second to allow the 5acres to stretch out his advantage. Fisher would eventual take over second, with Hill third, Kevin Morrison fourth and Jeremy Perkins rounding out the top-five.
Racing resumes next Friday with the BRP CanAm Late Model Series Opener highlighting the card, presented by C&R Designs and Franz Griswold CPA presenting the racing card. For more information, please visit www.BlackRockSpeedway.com.
Black Rock Speedway Results: 4/25/2007-
Modified Feature (25 Laps)- DAVE DuBOIS, Brian Swarthout, Ron White, Eric Fisher, Dale Welty, Donnie Lawson, Ray Bliss, Tim Sebring, John Pfeffer, Mark Bristol, Kenny Peoples Jr., Trevor Sutherland, Mike Mahaney, Lucas Schroth, Ron Cartwright Jr., Chris Ostrowski, Serenity Sutherland, Tim Guild, Ray Dann, Mike Jackson, Brian Doolittle.
Lap Leaders- DuBois 1-25.
Heat Winners- DuBois, Swarthout, Fisher.
Sportsman Feature (20 Laps)- BRADY FULTZ, Todd Henderson, Dan Sellen, Fran Hilton, Dan Weisner, Craig Gardner, Daryl Hilkert, Dave Yehl, Greg Hixson, Justin Wright, Joe Dgien, Marcus Dinkins, Chuck Winslow, Loren Lincoln, Rob Lurch.
Lap Leader- Hilton 1-13, Fultz 14-20.
Heat Winners- Hilkert, Henderson.
Late Model Feature (20 Laps)- JEREMY WONDERLING, Dave DuBois, Tim Schram, Quinn Sutherland, Beamer Guzzardi, Mikey Wonderling, Jeff Brown, Chris Peacock, Brandon Smith, Dick Karlnoski, Ted Hill, Nate Daggett (DNS).
Lap Leaders- M. Wonderling 1-5, Karlnoski 6, J. Wonderling 7-20.
Heat Winners- M. Wonderling, J. Wonderling.
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IN JUST 18 HOURS AND COUNTING DOWN – BRAD ROUSE HOPNG TO CONTINUE EARLY SEASON SUCCESS IN MERRITTVILLE’S BARON ROOFING WINDOWS AND DOORS SPRING SIZZLER 100
For Release - Friday April 25, 2008 From Jim Irvine
Merrittville Speedway Public Relations
Thorold, Ontario (April 25) – In a little more than18 hours and counting down, Brad Rouse will be hoping to continue his early season success in the Sportsman 40 lap portion of the Baron Roofing Windows and Doors Spring Sizzler 100 at Merrittville Speedway – Saturday April 26th.
In last week’s Test, Tune and Time Trial Night – Rouse earned the Pole by setting fast time – but that starting spot does not become available to him until Saturday May 3rd’s Global Warranty Corporation presentation of the first full 5 Division Dirt Weekly Racing Series Event of the 2008 Season.
“I owe it all to my crew,” revealed Brad Rouse on the eve of his 16th Racing Season, “early in the practice we developed some carburetor problems … but they worked on it and got it sorted out before time trials.
Rouse ran a 16.690 second lap in his Baron Roofing & Siding MR18 – but that was not his first time on the track this season.
For the first time in his racing career, Rouse took the Bicknell Racing Products Chassis Seminar and Pete Bicknell Driving School.
“We’re still learning something every time out,” relates Rouse, “getting the early season seat time was good … and we picked up a lot through-out the day.”
Like so many others, Brad came to Stock Cars from a Kart Racing background. In fact it was through his kart friends that he got his Big Track start – having purchased a former Bill Willard Car to move right into the Sportsman Division.
Bill’s Grandfather Bill Willard Senior had helped Brad in the early days as well.
Prior to making the jump – Brad had crewed for Trevor Wilkens.
Many may have seen Brad’s Race Car on display during the Race Car Show at the Pen Centre last month.
The 2003 Bicknell Chassis – lettered by Platinum Grafx carries sponsorship from Nu-Craft Window and Door Company – his long-time friends Jay and Fred, Bella RV Rentals, JCS Motorsports and Regional Haulage in addition to Baron Roofing & Siding.
That’s the predominantly grey one.
If you may have noticed a Black One – Stan Zanchin is expected to join the Original Pizza Logs Sportsman Division once a GM Crate Engine is installed.
“I’m so fortunate,” said Rouse, “I can’t thank my wife Amanda and our daughter Madyson enough … we put a lot of hard work into the cars this winter … a lot of time away from them.”
The we is his crew – Dave Osborne, Kenny Huffman and Justin.
Last season, Brad joined fellow Sportsman driver Mat Williamson in raising awareness for the Rankin Cancer Run. He not only raised that – he raised a $1,000 by donating half of his May winnings plus proceeds from T Shirt Sales.
Hook up with Brad in the Pits tomorrow night or any Saturday Night in May and get a T Shirt yourself to support the third edition of this important event set for May 24th.
Rouse will no doubt be in the spotlight again when Merrittville hosts the Rankin Cancer Run Committee on May 17th during the Meridian Credit Union Night.
Your local Dirt Track is where it’s at and it’s at Merrittville Speedway – tomorrow – Saturday April 26th.
The star studded 358 Modified Super DIRTcar Series Stars are set to challenge our home town heroes in the Spring Sizzler 100 Super DIRTcar Series presented by Baron Roofing Windows and Doors.
April’s Event also includes a 40 lap event for the Sportsman and a 25 lap Street Stock Open Event
All of these Special Events puts Merrittville Speedway on the map as must see events and it’s just the start of 2008 – you won’t want to miss a single event all season!
To learn more call 905-892-8266 or visit www.merrittvillespeedway.com.
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358 DIRT Modified Applefest Shootout Returns in 2008…with New Title Sponsor
Brighton Speedway is proud to announce that Benson Auto Parts has come on board as the Title Sponsor for the 2008 edition of the Benson Auto Parts 358 Dirt Modified Applefest Shootout presented by ImageFactor.ca. Now in it’s fourth season the event is looking stronger than ever with its new title sponsor.
“Because of the support, every year we have been able to grow the event and 2008 will be no different,” said event Coordinator and sponsor Greg Calnan of ImageFactor.ca. 2008 will again see an increased purse for the drivers and the fans will get to see a great field of 358’s for the 50 lap main event. “Our only mistake in 2007 was the track prep” said Brighton Speedway Promoter Mark Rinaldi. “A dry, hot and windy day made it difficult to get good conditions and we ended up with an extremely dry track, we won’t let that happen again” vowed Rinaldi.
2007 saw teams from all over Ontario, New York and Quebec attend the 358 Shootout, and the plan is to build off of that with a complete summer to plan and promote the Benson Auto Parts 358 DIRT Modified Shootout. Drivers like Pete Bicknell, Mark Hitchcock, and 2007 winner Mario Clair are already circling September 27th on their 2008 racing calendar.
For 2008 the Benson Auto Parts Applefest Shootout will see the winner race for a $2,000.00 top prize with the increase in purse for 2008 coming from positions 13 – 24 that will see the 24th place finisher take home $400.00 just to start the race. “The evenly dispersed payout that isn’t top heavy and pays well right down to 24th is probably the biggest reason for the strong support by competitors in the first two runnings of the event” said Rinaldi.
Returning again for 2008 to join the main event is the Lucas Oil Clash for Cash. This popular event sponsored by Lucas Oil is just another example of their commitment to local short track racing. Lucas Oil will pit the best of the East against the best of the West in a 15 lap “Clash for Cash”. Qualifiers for this event will comprise of the top three drivers from the Lucas Oil Canadian Series and the top three drivers from the Lucas Oil Summer Shootout 358 series, along with the winner of each qualifier on the eve of the 27th. 2007 Rookie Driver Chris Steele upset the field with a win over some of the finest drivers in the Northeast and will no doubt be looking to repeat in 2008.
This race will have a completely seperate purse paying the winner $1,500.00 with a total of $5,000.00 for 15 laps, above and beyond the scheduled 50 lap main event. All this means is that for 10 drivers on this night they will be guaranteed to take home no less than $650.00, and if one driver can put together a win in both the 15 lap “Clash for Cash” and the 50 lap main event that driver will leave Brighton Speedway with $3,500.00 in his/her pocket.
The Lucas Oil Canadian Series is a 5 race series made up of 2 Eastern Ontario and 3 Quebec tracks. Now in its 4th season the Lucas Oil Canadian Series hosts events at Autodrome Granby, Autodrome Drummond, Autodrome Edelweiss, Brockville Ontario Speedway and Cornwall Motor Speedway throughout June and July.
The Lucas Oil Summer Shootout is a separate 5 race series that takes place in Western Ontario and Western New York State. In its third season the series will hold events at Ransomville Speedway, Genesee Speedway, Merrittville Speedway, Humberstone Speedway and Ohsweken Speedway.
“Seeing the top drivers from these two great series compete at Brighton Speedway in the “Lucas Oil Clash for Cash” will be one of my 2008 highlights” claims Brighton Speedway Promoter Mark Rinaldi. “There has been a lot of cooperation between promoters to make all these series and events happen but Lucas Oil is a major contributing factor with their support of dirt racing!”
For more info on the Benson Auto Parts 358 DIRT Modified Shootout presented by ImageFactor.ca or the “Lucas Oil Clash for Cash” visit www.imagefactor.ca/applefestshootout or www.brightonspeedway.com
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SCOTT DENNISON MEMORIAL NAPA 360 LATE MODEL SPECIAL ON TAP AT THE WOODHULL RACEWAY
Doug Gross Construction and Insinger Performance to sponsor the May 10 special event.
Woodhull, NY-- Saturday, May 10 will be a night to remember as Doug Gross Construction of Painted Post, NY along with Insinger Performance of Dushore, Pa. will sponsor the annual running of the Scott Dennison Memorial for the NAPA 360 Late Model Division at the Woodhull Raceway.
Last year the Wonderling Brothers made a clean sweep of the top three positions in a performance that still has many of the Woodhull faithful buzzing. However, in 2008 it could be a different story as many of the top 360 Late Models pilots in the northeast will be converging on Woodhull for this unique event all of them gunning for the Wonderling trio. This season will find Mikey Wonderling piloting the potent Jim Schuyler #57j machine at Woodhull.
Like they have done for the past several years, Larry Knowles, his family and staff members of Doug Gross Construction will be pumping additional money into the nightly 360 Late Model purse including numerous cash incentives and they will be joined by Bruce Insinger and his staff of Insinger Performance of Dushore, Pa. Insinger is the official Torco Racing Fuel supplier of the Woodhull Raceway as well as the T3 All Star Series for 358 Modifieds. Knowles, who was a special guest several weeks ago on the Woodhull Raceway Report weekly audio cast on the tracks web site, spelled out how Dennison was an employee of Doug Gross Construction at the time of his untimely death during a 4 wheel ATV exhibition at the Woodhull Raceway in 2004. It is in his memory that Knowles and his employees at Doug Gross continue to support this prestigious event.
For Insinger it will be their first of two nightly event sponsorships at Woodhull in 08.
Past winners of the Scott Dennison Memorial include Kenny Peoples Sr. in 2005, Rich Marlatt in 2006 with Brady Wonderling visiting victory lane in 2007.
Fans will be treated to what is expected to be a stellar field of the mighty 360 Late Models as there is no other track within a 100 mile radius of Woodhull running the full fendered NAPA 360 Late Model Division on May 10.
Also on the card it will be a Regular show of the L.J. Kennedy Trucking 358 Modifieds, the S&W Awards and Photos Crate Sportsman, the Morgan’s Auto Repair Street Stocks along with the Signs Plus Mini Stocks and the ever popular LaBarron Brothers Repair and Parts Front Wheel Drive Division.
Gates for the May 10 event open at 4:30 with racing at 6:30 pm. and as always for more information simply go to www.woodhullraceway.com.
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Steve Paine Suspended From Modified Racing at Black Rock for Four Weeks
DUNDEE, NY (April 21, 2008)- Following a dominating performance in the modified opener at Black Rock Speedway on April 12, the winner, Steve Paine, has been suspended from modified competition at Black Rock for four races.
Paine, from Waterloo, NY, acted inappropriately during post-race technical inspection, which has been determined to be detrimental to auto racing, causing the suspension.
“Steve is a fantastic competitor,” said Black Rock Owner Dean Hoag. “But his actions following the April 12 race were unacceptable and required the suspension.”
“It’s like in other sports when a player or coach keeps badgering an official,” added Hoag. “Eventually it gets to a point where they get thrown out.”
It should be noted that despite failing the initial technical inspection, Paine was not determined to be illegal for this race, and thus was paid his $3,000 top prize in full.
The suspension period has already begun for the 2007 Track Champion. He will be eligible to return from his four race modified hiatus on May 30.
Black Rock Speedway will continue this Friday with another superstar setup, with racing action kicking off at 6:45 p.m. For more information, please visit www.BlackRockSpeedway.com.
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Mr. DIRT 358 Modified cchampion for 2007 Mario Clair. Photo © Rick Young.
Frenchman Clair Takes Top Spot In Mr. DIRTcar 358-Modified Series Title Defense
Weedsport, NY – April 22, 2008 - By Tom Skibinski, DIRTcar Racing NorthEast PR Director
When reigning points king Mario Clair buckles into his sleek Small-Block ride this weekend to open the 2008 Mr. DIRTcar 358-Modified Championship Series, the talented second-generation driver will be on defense in unchartered territory.
Last autumn Clair became the first French-speaking driver in DIRTcar’s 32-year history to clinch the elusive Mr. DIRTcar Championship in any division. Although he kicks off the 26th edition of DIRTcar NorthEast’s Small-Block title run on Canadian soil, the personable pilot from across the border will still be hundreds of miles away from his home in St-Edmond, Quebec.
“I think I’ll have an advantage this year,” figured an optimistic Clair, 35, son of still active Sportsman Modified driver Rene Clair while continuing to race against his older brother Gino. “Many of the tracks were new to me last season. Now at least I have an idea of what they’re all like. The competition might be tougher but my expectations are a little higher also.”
The first test for Clair in his Morrison-powered no. 22 Batiments JDL-Bert Transmission/Bicknell ride will be at Merrittville (Ont.) Speedway when the 13-race Mr. DIRTcar 358-Modified Series is launched on Saturday, April 26. The Baron Roofing Windows and Doors ‘Spring Sizzler 100’ title race boasts a $4,000 winner’s share from the base purse in excess of $20-grand.
“I’m hoping to do well right from the start as I want to follow the whole series again. I also want to run the four tour races (Brockville, Granby, Drummond, Cornwall) in July. There aren’t many Big-Blocks in the area but I’d still like to travel to more of those races whenever I can. Racing in Florida with those guys is always a lot of fun,” added Clair, who will once again compete regularly during the summer months at autodromes Granby and Drummond, where he is the defending track points champion.
Although Clair scored five Small-Block feature wins during the regular season, he was denied a trip to victory lane last year in Series competition, posting four top-5 finishes along the way. Clair increased his career DIRTcar count to eight 358-Modified feature wins to complement his DIRTcar Big-Block total of six all recorded at Drummond from 2001-02.
Clair’s recent success has instilled a new sense of confidence on the local front as fellow Frenchmen David Hebert, Martin Gagne, Eric Gauvreau, Sportsman graduate Alex Boisvert and Drummond racing promoter Yan Bussiere have each penciled in their own plans to chase the coveted Mr. DIRTcar 358-Modified crown in 2008.
“I can only compare the Canadian drivers nowadays to New Yorkers awhile back when the Modified teams from New Jersey and Pennsylvania were 2-3 years ahead with knowledge and equipment,” noted 358-Modified Series Competition Director Gaston Salvas. “At least now some of the Frenchmen are in the same ballpark and trying to raise the bar.”
Also expected to challenge Clair for the elusive trophy this season will be ’07 runner-up Danny O’Brien, Carey Terrance (3rd) and Roy Tarbell (5th). Local knowledge nearly always figures into the Mr. DIRTcar Series equation and Merrittville favorites will be out in full force looking to turn back the invaders. Headed by all-time track champion “Mr. Small-Block” Pete Bicknell, the lengthy list of hometown heroes features 2007 top-five point-earners Scott Wood, Chad Brachmann, Kenny Cosgrove and Larry Lampman Jr.
Merrittville’s 57th season-opener gets underway this Saturday with gates opening at 4 o’clock, hot laps starting at 5:30 and qualifying leading off the trackside action at 6:30 p.m.
For additional information, please contact 358-Modified Series Director Gaston Salvas (450/655-5022 or 514/817-2270; e-mail gastonsalvas@hotmail.com) or DIRTcar NE Director Cory Reed at the Weedsport office (315/834-6606) during normal business hours. In the meantime, log into the homepage at www.dirtcar.com to find out more about the Mr. DIRTcar 358-Modified Series as well as the entire circuit.
Track information can be found at www.merrittvillespeedway.com or by contacting Public Relations Director Jim Irvine at 905/892-8266. Merrittville Speedway is accessible from any direction in the U.S., taking the Peace Bridge in the Buffalo, NY/South Niagara Region, Rainbow Bridge and Queenston-Lewiston Bridge in Niagara Falls, or in Canada following the Queen Elizabeth Way (QEW) south to Niagara from the Hamilton or Toronto areas.
Mr. DIRTcar 358-Modified Championship Series Opening Day Top-5s
*Overall Mr. DIRTcar Champion highlighted in bold.
DATE TRACK FIRST - SECOND - THIRD - FOURTH - FIFTH
8/20/07 Drummond Brett Hearn - David Hebert - Kayle Robidoux - Mario Clair - Todd Stone
9/9/06 Lebanon Valley Andy Bachetti - Alan Johnson - JR Heffner - Brian McDonald - Kenny Tremont
8/1/05 Merrittville Alan Johnson - Brett Hearn - Pete Bicknell - Larry Lampman,Jr. - Matt Sheppard
4/2/04 Lowe's Brett Hearn - Pat Ward - Richie Pratt,Jr. - Tim Fuller - Alan Johnson
4/4/03 Lowe's Jack Johnson - Billy Decker - Alan Johnson - Tim Fuller - Mike Perrotte
6/19/02 Utica-Rome Danny Johnson - Jack Johnson - Vic Coffey - Jeff Trombley - Mitch Gibbs
5/13/01 Utica-Rome Danny Johnson - Pete Bicknell - Steve Paine - Tim Fuller - Brett Hearn
5/14/00 Utica-Rome Danny Johnson - Todd Burley - Ron Holmes - Pat Ward - Tim Clemons
6/30/99 Brockville Brett Hearn - Steve Paine - Luke Plante - Pat O'Brien - Tim Hindley
6/11/98 Orange County Kenny Tremont - Jeff Heotzler - Tim McCreadie - Andy Bachetti - Tom Hindley
5/21/97 Orange County Danny Johnson - Brett Hearn - Jeff Heotzler - Bobby Hayes,Jr. - Alan Johnson
5/22/96 Orange County Frank Cozze - Kenny Tremont - Alan Johnson - Frank Jashembowski - Jerry Higbie,Jr.
6/27/95 Accord Brett Hearn - Kenny Tremont - Danny Johnson - Rick Wilson - Pete Bicknell
6/30/94 Orange County Danny Johnson - Kenny Tremont - Frank Cozze - Pete Bicknell - Frank Jashembowski
6/29/93 Frogtown Kenny Tremont - Ovide Doiron - Tim Fuller - Doug Carlyle - Jimmy Hauser
9/6/92 Cornwall Rich Ricci,Jr. - Dave Heaslip - Tim Fuller - Laurent Ladouceur - Marcel LaFrance
9/1/91 Cornwall Pete Bicknell - Pat O'Brien - Laurent Ladouceur - Rick Wilson - Vince Quenneville,Jr.
9/2/90 Cornwalll Doug Carlyle - Ovide Doiron - Laurent Ladouceur - Danny O'Brien - Dave Camara
8/6/89 Cornwall Mark Hitchcock - Rick Wilson - Laurent Ladouceur - Sandy MacIntosh - Billy VanPelt
8/16/88 Frogtown Pat O'Brien - Bud Christmann - Danny O'Brien - Ovide Doiron - Dick Nephew
9/3/87 Woodhull Curt VanPelt - John Moravec - Doug Carlyle - Lance Yonge - Walt Mitchell
8/14/86 Edelweiss Marcel LaFrance - Jeff Heotzler - Robbie Green - Mal Lane - Doug Howard
7/3/85 NYS Fairgrounds Lin Hough - Pete Bicknell - Jimmy Horton - Jeff Heotzler - Robbie Green
7/3/84 NYS Fairgrounds Jimmy Horton - Richie Burgess - Jeff Heotzler - Glenn Smith - Ralph Heotzler
7/3/83 NYS Fairgrounds Pete Bicknell - Mike Ricci - Bobby Hearn - Tony Corcoran - Jeff Heotzler
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YOUNG GUNS BRYAN TERWILLIGER, KENNY PEOPLES JR. AND BRAD RAPP ADD THEIR NAMES TO AN EVER GROWING LIST OF T3 ALL STAR SERIES COMPETITORS THIS SATURDAY AT 5 MILE POINT
Woodhull, NY-- The who’s who list just keeps growing of competitors heading to the 5 Mile Point Speedway for this weekends T3 All Star Series event for the 358 Modifieds.
Add the names of Shippenburg, Pa. driver Bradd Rapp along with Addision, NY competitors, Bryan Terwilliger and Kenny Peoples Jr. to the ever growing list of top guns all heading to “The Point” for the T3 All Star Series opener on Saturday, April 26.
They join an impressive list of drivers including Dylan Dewert, Mike Colsten, Brian Swarthout, Mark Frankhouser, Chris Grbac, Chris Ostrowski, Joel Batzel, Ray Bliss Jr., Ron White, Dale Welty and many, many more of the northeast’s top 358 Modified plots.
In addition, Grant Hilfiger, Mike Schane, Frank Yankowski, Greg Doust and Fonda regular, Jimmy Davis have all sent in early application forms for what could be one of the largest fields of T3 All Star Series competitors in recent memory.
I’m really impressed with the early response that we’ve had for the series opener at 5 Mile Point, stated T3 promoter, Kenny Shupp Jr. I know there will be a bunch more Woodhull cars there as well as the 5 Mile and Penn Can regulars. But, what really has my attention are guys like Frankhouser, Rapp, Grbac and Davis making the three, four and five hour hauls just to be a part of this show.
In addition to the winners share of $1,500 for the 40 lap feature event a hefty purse will be paid along with tow money for non-qualifiers. On top of that approximately $1,500 or more in contingencies has been posted for this event which will be distributed to numerous different racers.
ISC Racers Tape is offering free duct tape to every driver that pays the $10 registration fee and Calaman’s Radiator is giving deep discounts to registered drivers as well. In addition any driver that registers at 5 Mile will receive unbelievable discounts on the next bead lock wheel purchases at Red’s Speed Shop in Scottsville. All of this just for being a part of the 5 Mile show.
An open practice session will be held from noon until 3 at which time the pits will be emptied and racers can re-enter for the T3 All Star Series event sponsored by Troyer Race Cars. Practice for the Night cap starts at 5:00 pm with racing at 6:00 pm.
Sunday, April 27, 2008 will be used as a rain date if weather on Saturday becomes and issue.
For more information simply go to t3allstarseries.com as the 5 Mile Point Speedway is linked directly to the T3 site.
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THE CHASE FOR THE $8,000 358-MODIFIED CHAMPIONSHIP STARTS THIS SUNDAY AT THE UTICA-ROME SPEEDWAY
VERNON, NY- This Sunday evening, April 27, the official start to the 358-Modified season gets underway at the Utica-Rome Speedway when Canastota Kart Speedway presents a regular show of 358-Modifieds, Sportsman, Pro Stocks, and Pure Stocks. The gates will open at 3 p.m. with racing starting at 5:30 p.m.
For the fifth consecutive season, the Gene Cole promoted facility will give the 358-Modified champion a hefty sum of $8,000 for their efforts. With a large contribution from the Mirabito Fuel Group, the total point fund will again be over $25,000. In the past four years, both Willy Decker and Stewart Friesen have claimed the title on two occasions each with Friesen coming into the 2008 season as the defending champion. This season will see Friesen trying to repeat as champion while Decker would like to reclaim his spot at the top of the standings. But with Pat Ward, Bobby Varin, Andy Bachetti, Ted Lamb, Gus Schmidt, AJ Romano, and many more talented drivers in the field, will either of them be able to hold the strong weekly field to claim the title? This Sunday will be the first step in answering that very question.
Mike Button, Jerry Holmes, and Russ Marsden will return to defend their championships in the respective divisions of Sportsman, Pro Stocks, and Pure Stocks.
Don’t forget to get constant updates of “The Action Track of the East” by logging on to www.uticaromespeedway.com or by calling the speedway office at (315) 829-4557.
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MIKE BUTTON, BRET BELDEN, EARN OPENING NIGHT WINS AT UTICA-ROME SPEEDWAY
VERNON, NY- Opening night at the Utica-Rome Speedway this past Sunday, April 20, saw the first event of the SUNY Canton Street Stock Series completed along with a regular show of Sportsman and Pro Stocks. Defending Sportsman champion Mike Button took top honors in the Sportsman main while Bret Belden won the Pro Stock event. Russ Marsden grabbed the $1,000 payday in the SUNY Canton Street Stock Series.
Outside pole sitter Brad Alger grabbed the early jump on Mike Button to lead the first lap of the 20 lap event, with Button grabbing the lead by lap two. For the remainder of the event, Button would hold the repeated efforts of Alger to grab the opening night win. Alger would take second with Tim Nye, Jeremy Vunk, and Jim Rothwell.
Next week, Canastota Kart Speedway presents the return of the 358-Modifieds along with a regular show of Sportsman, Pro Stock, and Pure Stocks. Gates open at 3 p.m. with racing set to go at 5:30. For more information please log on to www.uticaromespeedway.com or call the speedway at (315) 829-4557.
RACE SUMMARY
SPORTSMAN FEATURE FINISH (20 LAPS)- MIKE BUTTON, Brad Alger, Tim Nye, Jeremy Vunk, Jim Rothwell, Casey Williams, Jason Rood, Matt Janczuk, Glenn Forward, Steve Yankowski, Jack Miller, Mike Loney, Steve Way, Paul Carey, and Jeff Leslie.
PRO STOCK FEATURE FINISH (20 LAPS)- BRET BELDEN, Bill Knapp, Dave Moyer, Tom Denton, .
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UTICA-ROME SPEEDWAY SETS RULES FOR VICTORIA 200
Vernon, NY- With the Dart Machinery Victoria 200 set to go on May 11, Utica-Rome Speedway management has released the rules for the $10,000 to win event.
The rules will follow the 358-Modified Utica-Rome Speedway rulebook with the following exceptions:
361 cubic inch or less-2,400 lbs. (gas only)
Big Diamond/Grandview Small Blocks- maximum 750 carburetor- 2,400 lbs. (alcohol allowed, per track rules)
Big Blocks- 2,500 lbs.
No tolerances on weight, must make weight after qualifying and main event.
No fuel injection.
Sail panels allowed- Total Height is to be measured from ground to the highest point, not to exceed 65”. Total length is to be measured from of rear axle, 48” from the center line to rear of car and 12” from center line forward. Maximum vertical lips will be 2” from door up and 2” from door down. The degree of angle from vertical lips (upper and lower) to rear plane of driver’s seat is 22 degrees. Sail panels must have same dimensions on both sides of car.
Tires- Any 92”x 13” Dirt Modified tire, including American Racer, Hoosier, or Goodyear. No Late Model tires.
One way radios and transponders are mandatory.
For more information regarding rules, please contact Lloyd Larmon at (315) 767-7819 or by email at llarmon@frontiernet.net. All other information is available at www.uticaromespeedway.com or by calling the speedway office at (315) 829-4557.
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Big Diamond Raceway
points as of 4/19
358 Modified as of 4/19/2008
1. Ryan Watt 230
2. Billy Pauch Jr. 225
3. Jeff Strunk 190
3. Ryan Grim 190
5. Jason Hamilton 185
5. Craig Von Dohren 185
7. Terry Meitzler 180
8. Duane Howard 165
9. Meme DeSantis 150
9. Rick Laubach 150
Sportsman
1. Kyle Weiss 245
2. Clay Butler 215
3. Brad Brightbill 200
4. Jordan Umbenhauer 195
5. Josh Biever 195
6. Rick Raisner 190
7. Steven Hughes 185
8. Mike Loney 165
9. Ray Woodall 150
10. Tom Brennan 135
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MEITZLER VISITS MODIFIED VICTORY LANE FOR FIRST TIME IN THREE YEARS, SHUEY AND MORROW ALSO WIN AT GRANDVIEW
BECHTELSVILLE, PA APRIL 20, 2008 … Past champion Terry Meitzler helped his car owners, Dennis and Joanne Bailey, celebrate their 38th wedding anniversary on Saturday night at Grandview Speedway by winning the 30-lap NASCAR Whelen All American Series Modified feature. Brian Shuey was able to bring his Bob Fisher Chevy sponsored No.5x home first in the 20-lap Late Model feature for the second time this season and Josh Morrow took the top honors in the 15-lap Central PA Legends Cars feature race.
John Willman led the 29-car starting field for the 30-lap Modified feature to the green flag and set the pace for two laps before sophomore racer Mark Kratz put his No. M1 in front of the quickly changing field of chargers.
Kratz , Shawn Reimert and Terry Meitzler had a three car battle going on for the lead until the ninth circuit of the one-third-mile, banked clay oval when an infield marker tire was knocked out on to the track bringing a caution.
On the restart veteran racer Shawn Reimert was able to charge to the front but his lead was short lived as Kutztown’s Meitzler took command on the 12th lap after starting in eighth spot.
Meitzler, Reimert and Kratz kept the battle going for several laps before Jeff Strunk, a six time past champion, was able to move into the top three after starting 14th. Noteworthy was the fact that Stewart Friesen had brought the No. 357 Norm Hansell entry into the top five after starting 17th.
At 25 laps Doug Manmiller brought out the caution as he came to a stop on the backstretch with mechanical problems.
On the restart Meitzler was again able to resume his position in front of the pack while Jeff Strunk applied pressure and Shawn Reimert held on to third place.
In the final five laps Stewart Friesen tried to make it a three way battle for the win but the past Modified champion, driving the Berks Products sponsored entry, was able to pass under the checkered flag first and earn his first win in three years.
Second spot went to Jeff Strunk (Mohnton) who put heavy pressure on Meitzler in the final couple laps but fell short of victory. Friesen (Niagara Falls, NY) came home third followed by six time Modified champion Craig VonDohren (Oley) and early leader Shawn Reimer (Oley).
Dean Stoudt got the 20-lap Late Model feature off to an exciting start doing a 360 spin in front of he field coming off the fourth turn as he led the field to the green flag. The resulting melee put Mike Kellner out of action early.
On the restart Dean Stoudt was able to lead the first lap but Brian Shuey, starting fourth, was quick to take over the top spot. On the second circuit of the “bullring oval” Shuey looked like a man on a mission as he put the Bob Fisher Chevy No. 5x in front of the field.
Once in front it was clearly Brian Shuey night as the Shoemakersville racer was able to lead all the remaining laps and pick up his second win of the season.
Rick Todorow (Quakertown) did all he could to make a race out of the 20-lapper but was forced to settle for a comfortable second place finish. Past champion Chuck Schutz (Pottstown) got a big burst of energy in the final laps and tried to grab second but fell short settling for third. Randy Stoudt (Pottstown), another past champion, grabbed fourth coming from 18th. Four time champion Dean Stoudt (East Greenville) held on for fifth.
Randy Kissinger started on the pole in the 15-lap Legends feature but his lead was short lived as he dropped out before the first lap could be completed. Josh Morrow (Hamburg) took the lead and stayed there for the entire 15 laps to pick up the win. Second spot, closing at the finish, went to Paul Rochelle followed by Rodney Kistler (coming from 23rd starting spot), Pat McDermott and Frank Polimeda.
