MIKE KELLNER SCORES FIRST CAREER MODIFIED VICTORY AT GRANDVIEW, MILLER AND KRESSLEY EARN REPEAT NASCAR VICTORIES
BECHTELSVILLE, PA. August 17, 2014 . . . . Long time Late Model standout Mike Kellner was able to drive to victory in the 30-lap NASCAR Whelen 358 Modified feature race earning his first career Modified victory on Saturday night at Grandview Speedway. Defending BRC Late Model champion Jason Miller was able to win his second feature of the season taking the top spot in the 25-lap Late Model main event and returning to victory lane in the 25-lap Sportsman feature after a long absence was Brett Kressley earning his third victory of the season.
Action returns to Grandview when the BRC Late Models will be in the spotlight on Saturday, August 23rd when they race in the Bernheisel Race Components Superior Products Night special 30-lap feature. The NASCAR 358 Modifieds and Sportsman stock cars will also be part of the night of racing action starting at 7:30 p.m.
All the Late Model racers that display the BRC decals on both sides of their race car will be eligible to share in the more than $5,000 in product awards being given out by Bernheisel Racing Components.
Then on Sunday, August 24, 1 p.m. the Outlaw Enduro racers will be back in action along with the Blast from the Past Vintage racers
Mike Kellner beg an racing in the Late Model class several years ago at Grandview Speedway and throughout the course of time he garnered 30 wins to his credit in the division.
In 2014 Kellner teamed up with Vince Gagliardo for his rookie season in the 358 modified ranks to be teammates with his dad Jon. He was accustomed to driving late models and it took him a while to get used to a modified and the Vince’s Towing and Recovery team struggled on occasion in the New Year. The Lansdale racer is thankful they stuck by him.
Saturday night Kellner and crew had the car in top-notch running condition and it paid off as he won his first career victory in the 30-lap NASCAR Whelen All-American Series Modified feature. In addition to the top prize money he picked up an additional $250 from T.P. Trailers, Limerick and the Dan’s Deli ½-way leader bonus.
Now all three Kellner’s – Jon (the father), Jon Jr. and Mike have won at least one modified feature race at Grandview.
Kellner motored the “Squeak” powered No. A1 into the lead from his pole starting berth, but Mike Laise, Todd Smith, Chris Esposito and Terry Meitzler were right behind him.
Kellner had a comfortable lead built up by the seventh lap, but he encountered lap traffic by the ninth circuit allowing Laise to reel him in.
By the 14th lap Laise caught Kellner as the pair battled for first while Smith, Meitzler and Esposito chased the duo down.
The running order behind Kellner and Laise by lap 20 consisted of Meitzler, Tim Buckwalter and Don Norris Jr. with Duane Howard knocking on the door.
Just as the race appeared it would be non-stop, Norris Jr. tried to go through an opening that closed up and he spun in the second turn for the first and only caution on lap 26. This incident put the pack on Kellner’s bumper for the single-file restart and he gassed it to stay ahead. Laise and Howard had their own battle for second while Meitzler and Jeff Strunk trailed.
Kellner kept everyone behind him and went on to be the ninth different feature winner of the season and pull into victory lane – a place he called “awesome.” Grabbing second on the final lap was Howard followed by Laise, Meitzler and Jeff Strunk, the current point leader. Sixth through tenth were Buckwalter, Craig VonDohren, Billy Pauch Jr., Cargo Trailer product certificate recipient; Jon Kellner and Smith.
Norris Jr., Meitzler, Buckwalter and Laise were the heat winners. The consies were won by Pauch Jr. and Kyle Borror.
Jason Miller, the defending Late Model point champion won his second 25-lap NASCAR BRC Late Model feature of the season by a straightaway over runner-up Chuck Schutz. In addition to the regular prize money he also received $100 from T.P. Trailers and the Dan’s Deli ½-way leader award.
Rookie Lou Egrie Jr. led for six laps before Miller overtook him the seventh time around.
While Miller showed the way, Egrie Jr., Kory Fleming, Bill Henning and Lou Egrie diced for second through fifth as positions constantly changed.
As Miller increased the distance by the 16th lap a four-way battle for second ensued between Egrie Jr., Fleming, Schutz and Randy Stoudt, last week’s feature winner with neith er one giving up. Stoudt dropped out on the 17th lap with mechanical issues.
Miller, who struggled throughout the course of the season with motor issues, never looked back until he was in the winner’s circle chased across by Schutz, Fleming, Wayne Pfeil and Egrie Jr., for his best run of the season. Finishing sixth was Lou Egrie followed by Dan Green, Cory Merkel, Sean Merkel and Henning, who also received the Cargo Trailers certificate.
Egrie Jr. and Miller won the heats.
Saturday, August 23, these same drivers plus a host of others will compete in the 30-lap Bernheisel Race Components feature.
In the 25-lap NASCAR Sportsman feature, Brett Kressley held off Kenny Gilmore’s challenges to win his third feature of the season.
Sean Weiss was the leader until the eighth lap caution needed when Dean Bachman had contact with Erik Renninger, who was sent to the rear for the mishap. On the restart Brett Gilmore overtook first and was on his way.
B. Gilmore held that position until something broke on the car forcing him to pull into the infield and relinquish the lead to second place runner at the time Brandon Whitmoyer.
Positions were changing every other lap and by the 15th lap Kressley was the new leader.
Kenny Gilmore moved into second on the 17th lap and set his sights on Kressley.
The red was thrown on the 23rd lap when Bachman and Renninger tangled in the first turn. Renninger was sent to the pits and through for the night. Bachman was shaken up a bit. Kressley held his own when action resumed, but Gilmore stuck right with him waiting for a mistake.
Kressley didn’t slip-up and went on to claim the win trailed by Gilmore, B. Whitmoyer, Lilick and Ryan Beltz. Rounding out the top ten were Weiss, Jim Housworth, Paul Kline, Joe Funk III and Jared Umbenhauer, Cargo Trailer certificate recipient. Umbenhauer drove the car normally driven by Jason Neidlinger after his car sustained heavy damage in a heat race incident.
Brian Hirthler, Kline and Weiss won the heats.
RESULTS
Modified Feature (30 Laps): 1. Mike Kellner, 2. Duane Howard, 3. Mike Laise, 4. Terry Meitzler, 5. Jeff Strunk, 6. Tim Buckwalter, 7. Craig Von Dohren, 8. Billy Pauch Jr., 9. Jon Kellner, 10. Todd Smith, 11. Kevin Hartnett, 12. Mike Gular, 13. John Willman, 14. Ryan Grim, 15. Chris Esposito, 16. Frank Cozze, 17. Doug Manmiller, 18. Kevin Hirthler, 19. Nate Christman, 20. Don Norris Jr., 21. Brian Houseknecht, 22. Bobby Gunther-Walsh, 23. Eric Biehn, 24. Andy Ressler, 25. Lou Cicconi, 26. Kyle Borror, 27. Justin Grim, 28. Ray Swinehart. DNQ: Ron Seltmann Jr., Jarrad Miller, Chris Gambler, Mike Mahaney, Neil Huber, Chad Moyer, Paul Moyer, Jordan Umbenhauer.
Late Model Feature (25 Laps): 1. Jason Miller, 2. Chuck Schutz, 3. Kory Fleming, 4. Wayne Pfeil, 5. Lou Egrie Jr., 6. Lou Egrie, 7. Dan Green, 8. Cory Merkel, 9. Sean Merkel, 10. Bill Henning, 11. Rick Todorow, 12. Joe Fanelli, 13. Dave Ogin, 14. Tony Giglio, 15. Randy Stoudt, 16. Steve Butler, 17. Buddy Mertz, 18. John Giesler.
Sportsman Feature (25 Laps): 1. Brett Kressley, 2. Kenny Gilmore, 3. Brandon Whitmoyer, 4. Ryan Lilick, 5. Ryan Beltz, 6. Sean Weiss, 7. Jim Housworth, 8. Paul Kline, 9. Joe Funk III, 10. Jared Umbenhauer, 11. Jordan Henn, 12. Brian Hirthler, 13. Ken Eckert Jr., 14. Guy Germano, 15. Ian Humphreys, 16. Mike Behm, 17. Brett Gilmore, 18. Erik Renninger, 19. Dean Bachman, 20. T.J. Stump, 21. Mike Lisowski, 22. Chris Jenkins, 23. Lex Shive, 24. Jamie Undercoffler, DNS: Craig Whitmoyer.
Grandview Speedway is located on Passmore Road just off Route 100 in Bechtelsville, PA, 10 miles north of Pottstown. For information telephone 610.754.7688 or check in at www.grandviewspeedway.com. Also on Twitter97@grandviewspeedway and www.facebook.com/grandviewspeedwayinc.
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COMING EVENTS: Saturday, August 23, 7:30 p.m. Bernheisel Race Components Superior Products Night featuring BRC Late Models (30 lap feature), NASCAR 358 Modifieds and Sp ortsman. More than $5000 worth of product awards for Late Model racers.
Sunday, August 24, 1 p.m. Outlaw Enduro racing along with Blast from the Past Vintage Racing.
Saturday, August 30, 7:30 p.m. Just two point races remaining in the season. NASCAR 358 Modifieds, BRC Late Models and Sportsman stock car racing.
Sunday, August 31, 7:30 p.m. Last chance of the season to see an Open Wheel Spectacular featuring Hilborn TSRS Winged Sprints and ARDC Wingless Midgets.
Saturday, September 6, 7:30 p.m. Green Lane Wm Penn-Four Star Lettering Night – NASCAR 358 Modifieds, BRC Late Models and Sportsman. Final point race of the season
Sunday, September 7, 1 p.m. Outlaw Enduro Racing and Blast from the Past Vintage Cars.
Friday, September 12, 7:30 p.m. ROC Sportsman stock cars and ARDC wingless midgets
Saturday, September 13, 7 p.m. 44th Annual Freedom 76 Modified Classic ($25,000 to win), Cash Dash paying $1000 to win plus more racing action. Saturday, September 20 Rain Date for Freedom 76
All regular Saturday night racing events have a ticket price of $15 for adults with youngsters 12 and under admitted free. Active military with proper ID are admitted free.
GRANDVIEW SPEEDWAY UNOFFICIAL POINT STANDINGS FOR NASCAR
MODIFIEDS AS OF AUGUST 16, 2014
GRANDVIEW SPEEDWAY CORRECTED UNOFFICIAL POINT STANDINGS FOR NASCAR
MODIFIEDS AS OF AUGUST 16, 2014
1. Jeff Strunk, Pottstown, PA #4* 5063**
2. Duane Howard, Oley, PA #66 4875*****
3. Craig VonDohren, Oley, PA #1C 4729***
4. Doug Manmiller, Shoemakersville, PA #46 4432****
5. Frank Cozze, Wind Gap, PA #357 3885
6. Mike Gular, Green Lane, PA #53 3879
7. Ryan Grim, Laury’s Station, PA #17 3204
8. Nate Christman, Fleetwood, PA #37 3190
9. Kevin Hirthler, Bechtelsville, PA #117 3105*
10. Jordan Umbenhauer, Richland, PA #19 3037
11. Ray Swinehart, Perkiomenville, PA #33 2942
12. Terry Meitzler, Kutztown, PA #81 2883
13. John Willman, Birdsboro, PA #74W 2864
14. Don Norris, Douglassville, PA #976 2826
15. Jon Kellner Sr., Lansdale, PA #41 2721
16. Chris Esposito, Green Lane, PA #31 2640
17. Kyle Borror, Peach Bottom, PA #B4 2483
18. Todd Smith, Hatfield, PA #39 2453
19. Eric Biehn, Bechtelsville, PA #87 2328
20. Tim Buckwalter, Royersford, PA #11 2310*
21. Mike Laise, Pottstown, PA #15 2182
22. Kyle Weiss, Hamburg, PA #21K 2089
23. Meme DeSantis, Temple, PA #88D 2088
24. Tommy Scheetz III, Boyertown, PA #37X 2066
25. Mike Kellner, Lansdale, PA #A1 1923*
26. Brian Houseknecht, Bechtelsville, PA #323 1832
27. Andy Ressler, Bechtelsville, PA #10 1608
28. Justin Grim, Orefield, PA #61 1604
29. Bobby Gunther Walsh, Allentown, PA #1 1530
30. Ron Seltman, Lower Pottsgrove, PA #R19 1244
* - INDICATES FEATURE WINS
Also Feature Winners: Steward Friesen and Danny Johnson
UNOFFICIAL POINT STANDINGS FOR NASCAR
LATE MODELS AS OF AUGUST 16, 2014
1. Randy Stoudt, Pottstown, PA #10 4908*****
2. Sean Merkel, Gilbertsville, PA #118 4715***
3. Chuck Schutz, Pottstown, PA #1 4708**
4. Wayne Pfeil, Mohnton, PA #72 4385**
5. Lou Egrie Sr., Willow Grove, PA #X4 4354
6. Dan Green, Coatesville, PA #46 4044
7. Kory Fleming, Milford, NJ #704 3980
8. Jason Miller, New Tripoli, PA #44 3977**
9. Rick Todorow, Quakertown, PA #93 3753
10. Bill Henning, Lansdale, PA #80 3592
11. Cory Merkel, Gilbertsville, PA #16 3512*
12. Joe Fanelli, Exton, PA #22 3408
13. John Giesler, Aston, PA #ZT1 3093
14. Dave O gin, Bechtelsville, PA #31 2745
15. Buddy Mertz, New Berlinville, PA #00 2689
16. Lou Egrie Jr., Willow Grove, PA #4E 2684
17. Steve Butler, Quakertown, PA #91 2529
18. Sam Schlosberg, Green Lane, PA #70 2267*
19 Ron Kline, Salford, PA #3 2215
20. Steve Wilson, #15 1805
* denotes feature win (Feature wins listed are only those that are
NASCAR point events.)
UNOFFICIAL POINT STANDINGS FOR NASCAR
SPORTSMAN AS OF AUGUST 16, 2014
1. Jared Umbenhauer, Richland, PA #5 4978***********
2. Brett Kressley, Orefield, PA #19K 4543***
3. Kenny Gilmore, Fleetwood, PA #7 4268
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