NEWS FROM GRANDVIEW SPEEDWAY
Presenting Saturday night NASCAR stock car racing and a variety of
special events
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COMING EVENTS:
Saturday, July 13, 7:30 p.m. Modifieds, Late Models and Sportsman,
Whelen Engineering Night - Road to Supernational Qualifier for
Modifieds
Sunday, July 14, 1 p.m. Outlaw Enduro Racing along with Blast from
the Past Vintage Cars.
Saturday, July 20, 7:30 p.m. Modifieds, Late Models and Sportsman -
Hatfield Quality Meats Night
Saturday, July 27, 7:30
p.m. Modifieds, Late Models and Sportsman – Bashore Trucking Pepsi Challenge
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SHORT STORY (radio, TV and other media with limited
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SNYDER WINS SECOND FIRECRACKER 40 OF CAREER, VONDOHREN WINS FOURTH
358 MOD FEATURE OF THE SEASON AT GRANDVIEW SPEEDWAY
SATURDAY
BECHTELSVILLE, PA JULY 7, 2013 . . . Danny Snyder wheeled his own
Ford Property Maintenance sponsored No. 4s Late Model to victory in the Thomas
Hartnett Thrivent Financial Firecracker 40 Late Model race at Grandview Speedway
earning $2,100 for his winning efforts. It was his second win in as many years
in the biggest event of the season for the Late Models. Craig VonDohren won the
30-lap NASCAR Whelen 358 Modified feature race as part of the Saturday night
action that also included a Fireworks display, bicycle giveaway and NASCAR
Lionel train giveaway.
Snyder
followed Lou Egrie on the first lap of the 40-lapper and then quickly charged to
the front on the second circuit of the one-third-mile, banked clay track. At 10
laps it was Snyder holding on to the top spot over hard charging Sam
Schlosberg.
Snyder was
able to hold off the challenge of Schlosberg for the remainder of the race to
pick up the win, his second of the season. Schlosberg finished second followed
by Jason Miller, point leader and
champion Chuck Schutz and Sean Merkel.
Bobby Gunther
Walsh was in front of the 28 car starting field for the 30-lap Modified feature.
Mike Laise took the lead with Addison Meitzler followed by his father Terry
Meitzler in third. With 15 laps in the record book Terry Meitzler took the lead
with Jon Kellner Sr. pressuring. On the 21st circuit Kellner took the
top spot with Craig VonDohren, who had started in 20th, close behind.
Just three laps later VonDohren put the Kauffman’s BBQ Chicken No. 1c in front
and held the top spot until the finish picking up $2750 in cash plus a VP Race
Fuels certificate for $150 in racing gasoline.
Second spot
went to Jon Kellner,Sr. followed closely by Terry Meitzler, John Willman and
Ryan Grim.
Coming up on Saturday, July 13th, 7:30 p.m.
is Whelen Equipment Night featuring the NASCAR 358 Modifieds, Late Models and
Sportsman. A driver meet and greet takes place when spectator gates open at 5:30
p.m. Adult admission is $15 while youngsters 12 and under are admitted
free.
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FULL STORY
DANNY SNYDER WINS THRIVENT FINANCIAL FIRECRACKER 40 FOR SECOND TIME
WHILE VONDOHREN WINS FOURTH NASCAR MODIFIED FEATURE OF THE SEASON AT GRANDVIEW
SPEEDWAY
BECHTELSVILLE, PA July 7, 2013 . . .”Everything was good,” said
Danny Snyder after winning the biggest late model stock car racing event of the
season at Grandview Speedway on Saturday night. The Green Lane, PA resident
wheeled his Ford Property Maintenance sponsored No. 4s to a decisive victory,
his second straight win of the extra distance event, earning him $2,100 which
included a $100 bonus from TP Trailers of Limerick. In the companion 30-lap
feature for the NASCAR Whelen All American Series 358 Modifieds six time track
champion Craig VonDohren won for the fourth time this season. The win for the
Oley, PA racer driving the Kauffman’s BBQ Chicken sponsored No. 1c earned him
$2750 including a $250 bonus from TP Trailers. In addition he picked up a $150
VP Racing Fuels certificate for using VP racing
gasoline.
VonDohren
gave a lot of credit to track conditions for his win. “The track stayed wet,”
said the veteran racer. “We could run the top or the bottom. It was a great race
track.”
Lou Egrie Sr.
started on the pole in the 40-lap Late Model and lead the first lap of the race
before Danny Snyder was able was able to charge up from fourth starting spot to
take the lead on the second circuit of the one-third-mile, banked clay oval.
Once in front Snyder had to contend with Egrie and former sprint car talent Sam
Schlosberg. In fact Schlosberg, who moved into second spot with four laps in the
record book, was a thorn in the side of Snyder throughout the entire race. And
while Schlosberg challenged Snyder for the lead he was being pressured
throughout the feature race by Jason Miller.
At the finish
of the 40-lap race, run with very few cautions, Danny Snyder had the top spot by
a slim margin over Sam Schlosberg (Green Lane). Third spot was earned by Jason
Miller (New Tripoli) while current point leader and defending champion Chuck
Schutz (Pottstown) finished fourth followed by Sean Merkel
(Gilbertsville).
In victory
lane Snyder thanked every one of his sponsors and his family for their support.
“Everything was good, so great,” said Snyder. “We were cruising and kept track
of the competition by checking the scoreboard.”
Bobby Gunther
Walsh lead the first lap of the 30-lap NASCAR 358 Modified feature race with
Mike Laise taking the top spot on the second lap. Laise was able to lead until
the 14th lap when past champion Terry Meitzler went to the front with
veteran racer Jon Kellner Sr. following. At the 21 lap marker Kellner was able
to take the lead from Meitzler on a caution restart. Craig VonDohren, who had to
use the consolation race to make the feature starting field, had now worked his
way up to challenge for the top spot and on the 24th lap the six time
champion went to the front of the field. Once in front the Oley racer kept a
comfortable lead on his way to the win.
Second spot
was earned by Jon Kellner Sr. (Lansdale) while early leader Terry Meitzler
(Kutztown) followed. Fourth place went to John Willman (Douglassville) for one
of his best finishes of the season. Ryan Grim (Laury’s Station) earned
fifth.
Current point
leader Duane Howard, winner of six features this season, was forced to qualify
for the feature with a fourth place finish in the first consolation. In the main
event he was able to go from 26th to 8th to hold on to the
point lead in the chase for the lucrative track and NASCAR titles.
Qualifying heat races, each
eight laps, for the Late Models were won by Lou Egrie Sr. and Kory Fleming. The
NASCAR 358 Modifieds qualifying heats, each 12 laps, saw victories go to Doug
Manmiller, Bobby Gunther Walsh, Addison Meitzler and Ryan Grim. Consolation
races for the Modifieds, each 10 laps, went to Craig VonDohren and Jeff
Strunk.
Topping the night of entertainment was an outstanding fireworks
display. Six youngsters won bicycles courtesy of Late Model racer Kory Fleming
while Bill and Harry Henning and their Henning Trains business gave away three
NASCAR Lionel train sets valued at $300 each. Many fans in the stands went home
with t-shirts courtesy of Thomas Hartnett Thrivent Financial, sponsor of the
night’s show.
The Hard Charger award for
the Modifieds sponsored by Bobby Gunther Walsh and sponsors went to Craig
VonDohren who charged from 20th to first in the feature and the Jeff Teets’ Salvage Transport Hard
Charger award for Late Models went to Sean Merkel who went from 12th
to fifth in the feature.
Cargo Trailer Sales of
Lansdale had $50 gift certificates for 10th place finishers in each feature
while Dan’s Deli has their special hoagies for the leader of each feature at the
halfway point. VP Racing Fuels has a
$150 product bonus for the first NASCAR 358 Modified feature finisher using
their fuel, $100 product bonus for the first Late Model feature finisher using
their fuel and $75 product bonus for the first Sportsman feature finisher using
their fuel and carrying VP decals on the race car and VP patch on
uniform.
Coming up on Saturday, July
13th, 7:30 p.m. will be Whelen Engineering Night featuring the NASCAR
358 Modifieds, Late Models and Sportsman stock cars. As gates open AT 5:30 P.M. there will be
drivers doing a meet and greet along with having their race cars on display.
Adult admission is $15 while youngsters 12 and under are admitted FREE. On
Sunday, July 14th , 1 p.m. the Outlaw Enduro racers are in action
along with the Blast from the Past Vintage Cars making for another great
doubleheader show. Adults pay just $10. Young people 12 and under are admitted
FREE.
Information on racing at
Grandview Speedway can be had by checking in at www.grandviewspeedway.com or
telephone 610.754.7688. In addition the official Grandview Speedway Facebook
page can be found at www.facebook.com/grandviewspeedwayinc or check in on
Twitter at @gviewspeedway.
THOMAS HARTNETT THRIVENT FINANCIAL NIGHT NASCAR FIRECRACKER 40 LATE
MODEL FEATURE – 40 LAPS: 1. Danny Snyder 2. Sam Schlosberg 3. Jason Miller 4.
Chuck Schutz 5. Sean Merkel 6. Wayne Pfeil 7. Lou Egrie Sr. 8. Rick Todorow 9.
Kory Fleming 10. Steve Todorow 11. Dan Green 12. Steve Nederostek 13. Drew
Weisser 14. John Giesler 15. Steve Batdorf 16. Buddy Mertz 17. Bill Henning 18. Mike Kellner
THOMAS HARTNETT THRIVENT FINANCIAL NIGHT NASCAR WHELEN 358 MODIFIED
FEATURE – 30 LAPS: 1. Craig VonDohren 2. Jon Kellner Sr. 3. Terry Meitzler 4.
John Willman 5. Ryan Grim 6. Jarred Miller 7. Kyle Weiss 8. Duane Howard 9. Meme
DeSantis 10. Doug Manmiller 11. Mike Gular 12. Tommy Scheetz III 13. Jared
Umbenhauer 14. Kyle Follweiler 15. Glenn Strunk 16. Nate Christman 17. Kevin
Hirthler 18. Kevin Hirthler 19. Mike Laise 20. Frank Cozze 21. Don Norris Jr.
22. Ron Seltman 23. Eric Biehn 24. Bobby Gunther Walsh 25. Glenn Owens 26. Jason
Clauss 27. Addison Meitzler 28. Todd Smith
UNOFFICIAL POINT STANDINGS FOR NASCAR
MODIFIEDS
AS OF JULY 6, 2013
1. Duane Howard, Oley, PA #4
3427 ******
2. Craig VonDohren, Oley, PA #1C
3350 ****
3. Jeff Strunk, Bechtelsville, PA #4*
2976
4. Meme DeSantis, Temple, PA #88D
2959**
5. Frank Cozze, Easton, PA #357
2811
6. Doug Manmiller, Shoemakersville, PA #46
2760*
7. Kyle Weiss, Hamburg, PA #21K
2481
8. Kevin Hirthler, Boyertown, PA #117
2337
9. John Willman, Birdsboro, PA #74W
2300
10. Mike Gular, Green Lane, PA #53
2285
11. Nate Christman, Oley, PA #37
2264
12. Ryan Grim, Laury’s Station, PA #17
2181
13. Glenn Strunk, Bechtelsville, PA #2
1977
14. Jon Kellner Sr., Lansdale, PA #41
1959
15. Tommy Scheetz III, Boyertown, PA #22
1952
16. Jarrad Miller, Barto, PA #917
1904
17. Jordan Umbenhauer, Richland, PA #19
1845
18. Terry Meitzler, Kutztown, PA #81
1776
19. Don Norris, Douglassville, PA #976
1773
20. Chris Esposito, Perkasie, PA #31
1456
21. Kyle Follweiler, Slatington, PA #42
1450
22. Tim Buckwalter, Royersford, PA #91
1314
23. Ray Swinehart, Perkiomenville, PA #33R
1273
24. Ron Seltman, Lower Pottsgrove, PA #R19
1215
25. Eric Biehn, Barto, PA Lower Pottsgrove, PA #87
1123
26. Jon Kellner Jr., Lansdale, PA #67
1037
27. Justin Grimm, Orefield, PA #61
1027
28. Addison Meitzler, Kutztown, PA #21
1014
29. Todd Smith, Hatfield, PA #39
943
30. Mike Laise, Pottstown, PA #15
933
UNOFFICIAL POINT STANDINGS FOR NASCAR LATE
MODELS
AS OF JULY 6, 2013
1. Chuck Schutz, Pottstown, PA #00
3245***
2. Wayne Pfeil Jr., Mohnton, PA #72
2944
3. Danny Snyder, Green Lane, PA #4S
2940**
4. Jason Miller, New Tripoli PA #44
2932
5. Sean Merkel, Gilbertsville, PA #118
2915*
6. Mike Kellner, Lansdale, PA #57
2867**
7. Kory Fleming, Milford, NJ, #704
2733
8. Sam Schlosberg, Green Lane, PA #70
2679*
9. Lou Egrie, Sr. Willow Grove, PA #X4
2399
10. John Giesler, Aston, PA #ZT1
2398
11. Rick Todorow, Quakertown, PA #93
2337
12. Dan Green, Coatesville, PA #46
2291
13. Steve Nederostek, Walnutport, PA #769
2150*
14. Bill Henning, Lansdale, PA #80
2137
15. Steve Todorow, Quakrtown, PA #83
2030
16. Doug Walton, Spring City, PA #02
1421
17. Buddy Mertz, New Berlinville, PA #00
1373
18. Steve Butler, Quakertown, PA , #91
1346
19. Lee Miller, New Tripoli, PA #56
1279
20. Dirk Rimrott, Phoenixville, PA #92
1087
* denotes feature win (Feature wins listed are only those that
are
NASCAR point events.)
UNOFFICIAL POINT STANDINGS FOR NASCAR
SPORTSMAN
AS OF JUNE 29, 2013
1. Jared Umbenhauer, Richland, PA #5
2690***
2. Craig Whitmoyer, Hamburg, PA #99
2534
3. Kenny Gilmore, Fleetwood, PA #7
2473
4. Brett Kressley, Orefield, PA #19K
2339****
5. Kyle Borror, Peach Bottom, PA #B4
2161*
6. Brad Brightbill, Sinking Springs, PA #19
2156
7. Kevin Beach, Minersville, PA #17X
2077*
8. Brian Hirthler, Green Lane, PA #4*
2022
9. Mike Lisowski, Minersville, PA #15
2014
10. Paul Kline, Muhlenberg, PA #14
2000
11. Jordan Henn, Kutztown, PA #77H
1538
12. Joe Funk, Coopersburg, PA #14J,
1501
13. Dean Bachman, #65
1457
14. Ryan Lilick, Collegeville, PA #142
1456
15. Kaitie McCardle, Honey Brook, PA #11
1452
16. Guy Germano, Richlandtown, PA #542
1397
17. Joe Fanelli, Exton, PA #22
1354
18. Scott Davis, Jr. Emmaus, PA #67
1344
19. Ryan Beltz, Harleysville, PA #221
1226
20. Kevin Eckert Jr., Orwigsville, PA #29
1213
* denotes feature win (Feature wins listed are only those that
are
NASCAR point events.)
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