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COMING EVENTS:
Saturday, June 26, 7:30 p.m. 2nd Annual Don Marks Memorial presented by BPG Racing and featuring NASCAR 358 Modifieds and Late Models.
Tuesday, June 29, 7:30 p.m. Pennsylvania Sprint Speed Week 410 Sprints and 358 Modifieds. Thunder on the Hill Bob Miller-Bruce Rogers co-promotion.
Saturday, July 3, 7:30 p.m. Firecracker 40 for Late Models, NASCAR 358 Modifieds and Fireworks. Late Model racer Kory Fleming and his sponsors will give away four bicycles to youngsters.
Sunday, July 4, 7:30 p.m. NEETS Enduro races and SpeedSTRs.
Saturday, July 10, 7:30 p.m. NASCAR 358 Modifieds and Late Models
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SHORT STORY
HOWARD AND SCHUTZ EACH GET SECOND WINS OF THE SEASON AT GRANDVIEW SPEEDWAY
Bechtelsville, PA June 20, 2010 . . . For the second time this season Duane Howard, the current NASCAR 358 Modified point leader, was able to drive the BPG Racing/Troyer Race Parts No. 4 to victory in the 30-lap NASCAR Whelen All American Series 358 Modified feature race at Grandview Speedway on Saturday night. Chuck Schutz, a past champion in the Late Model division, drove the BPG Racing/Jesse Baro Trucking No. 1 to his second win of the season in the 20-lap main event for the NASCAR Late Models.
Craig VonDohren came on strong in the final laps to challenge Howard in the 30-lap Modified feature but fell short and had to settle for second. Third spot went to Jon Kellner Sr. who had challenged for the win a couple of times. Eight time track champion Jeff Strunk, coming from 21st starting spot, finished fourth followed by past champion Terry Meitzler.
The 20-lap Late Model feature saw the top five finishers surviving numerous cautions with Schutz a comfortable margin in front of defending late model champion and current point leader Brian Shuey. Randall Paxton, continuing his consistent top five finishes grabbed third followed by early leader Nate Christman and Danny Snyder.
NASCAR Whelen 358 Modifieds and Late Models are in action on Saturday, June 26th as part of the Don Marks Memorial presented by BPG Racing.
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FULL RACE RESULTS STORY
HOWARD AND SCHUTZ WIN NASCAR FEATURES AT GRANDVIEW SPEEDWAY ON SATURDAY NIGHT
Bechtelsville, PA June 20, 2010 . . . Current NASCAR 358 Modified point leader Duane Howard drove the BPG Racing/Troyer Race Cars No. 4 to victory in the 30-lap NASCAR Whelen All American Series 358 Modified feature on Whelen Engineering Night at Grandview Speedway on Saturday night. The companion 20-lap feature for the NASCAR Late Models was won by past champion Chuck Schutz for his second win of the season.
Jeremy Banos charged out in front of the field at the drop of the green and set the early pace. With just three laps in the record book Shawn Reimert crashed hard into the fourth wall but was not injured. On the restart Banos was again in front and at the ten lap marker he and Bob Lilick Jr. were running one-two with Duane Howard, coming from 15th starting spot, now running in fifth.
At 16 laps, after a caution, Duane Howard was in front. Three laps later a multi-car accident in the fourth turn had Jarrad Miller rolling his racer but walking away uninjured. On the restart Howard was in front with veteran Jon Kellner Sr. challenging for the lead.
With five laps left in the race Howard, Craig VonDohren and Kellner Sr. were locked in a tight battle. A tire on the track brought out the caution on the 26th circuit closing up the field on Howard.
For the final four laps Howard, who makes his home in Oley, set the pace and was able to run the low groove to hold on to win his second of the season and the $2,200 that goes with the victory. Craig VonDohren (Boyertown) came home with a strong second place finish followed by Jon Kellner Sr. (Lansdale), Jeff Strunk (Bechtelsville) and Terry Meitzler (Kutztown).
The win was a role reversal for Howard as on the Tuesday night prior he had finished second to VonDohren at Grandview in a 100-lap DIRT Super Series race. Howard continues to lead in the NASCAR 358 Modified point standings.
The 20-lap feature for NASCAR Late Models saw Nate Christman charge to the front. On the second lap a caution for a three car tangle in turn two closed up the field. On the restart Christman was in charge with Bill Henning giving him pressure for the lead.
At the ninth circuit Chuck Schutz, coming from seventh put the BPG Racing/Jesse Baro Trucking entry in front of the field.
Surviving a number of cautions Schutz, who calls Pottstown home, managed to hold on to the top spot for the balance of the 20 laps to get his second win of the season. The win put him in third spot in the chase for the Late Model title.
Second spot went to defending champion and current point leader Brian Shuey (Shoemakersville) followed by Randall Paxton Jr. (Factoryville), Nate Christman (Oley) and Danny Snyder (Green Lane).
Qualify heats, 12 laps, for the 45 Modifieds on hand, were won by Bobby Gunther Walsh, Jeremy Banos, Ron Seltman and Todd Marburger while the consolation races, each 10 laps, were won by Jeff Strunk and Shawn Reimert. Qualifying heats for the 25 Late Models on hand, each race running eight laps, saw the victories taken by Mike Kellner, Randall Paxton Jr. and Brian Shuey. The consolation win went to Doug Walton.
The Dan’s Deli Halfway Leader Award for the Late Model feature went to Chuck Schutz while the same award went to Duane Howard in the NASCAR 358 Modified feature. Ray Swinehart earned the Cargo Trailer Sales 10th Place award while John Landis earned the same award in the Late Models.
Coming up on Saturday, June 26th is the Don Marks Memorial a doubleheader show of NASCAR 358 Modifieds and Late Models starting at 7:30 p.m. and sponsored by BPG Racing. The is event is run in memory of the late track photographer who was with the speedway for more than 25 years.
Then on Tuesday, June 29th, 7:30 p.m. Bob Miller and Bruce Rogers, co-promoters of the Thunder on the Hill Series, bring the 410 Sprints and 358 Modifieds to Grandview Speedway for an exciting doubleheader show.
Grandview Speedway is located at 43 Passmore Road in Bechtelsville, PA, just a short distance off Route 100, 10 miles north of Pottstown. For information telephone 610.754.7688 or check in at http://www.grandviewspeedway.com/.
30-LAP WHELEN NIGHT NASCAR 358 MODIFIED FEATURE FINISH: 1. Duane Howard 2. Craig VonDohren 3. Jon Kellner Sr. 4. Jeff Strunk 5. Terry Meitzler 6. Ryan Godown 7. John Willman 8. Keith Brightbill 9. Danny Erb 10. Ray Swinehart 11. Jason Hamilton 12. A.J. DeSantis 13. Brad Missimer 14.Don Norris Jr. 15. Todd Marburger 16. Kevin Albert Jr. 17. Ron Seltman 18. Jeremy Banos 19. Bob Lilick Jr. 20. Bobby Gunther Walsh (Rest of field not running at the finish) 21. Ryan Grim 22. Glenn Owens 23. Jason Smythe 24. Meme DeSantis 25. Jarrod Miller 26. Billy Pauch Jr. 27. Troy Wink 28. Shawn Reimert
20-LAP WHELEN NIGHT LATE MODEL FEATURE FINISH: 1. Chuck Schutz 2. Brian Shuey 3. Randall Paxton Jr. 4. Nate Christman 5. Danny Snyder 6. Bill Henning 7. Mike Kellner 8. Lou Egrie 9. T.J. Mayberry 10. John Landis 11. D.D.Keely 12. Wayne Pfeil Jr. 13. Kory Fleming 14. John Giesler 15. Drew Weisser 16. Dirk Rimrott (Rest of the field did not finish) 17. John Favinger 18. Randy Stoudt 19. Doug Walton 20. Rick Todorow 21. Kurt Spotts 22. Ron Kline 23. Ronnie Krex 24. Buddy Mertz
UNOFFICIAL POINT STANDINGS FOR NASCAR MODIFIEDS
AS OF JUNE 19, 2010
1. Duane Howard, Oley, PA #4 3161**
2. Jeff Strunk, Bechtelsville, PA #41 2628
3. Ryan Godown, Ringoes, NJ, #357 2430*
4. John Willman, Birdsboro, PA #74W 2331*
5. Craig VonDohren, Oley, PA #1C 2281****
6. Terry Meitzler, Kutztown, PA #81 2179
7. Meme DeSantis, Temple, PA #88D 2039
8. Mike Gular, Green Lane, PA #53 1873
9. Doug Manmiller, Shoemakersville, PA #14 1829
10. Shawn Reimert, Oley, PA #58s 1816
11. Billy Pauch Jr., French Town, NJ #11 1796
12. Ray Swinehart, Perkiomenville, PA #33 1756
13. Kevin Hirthler, Boyertown, PA #117 1638*
14. Danny Erb, Boyertown, PA #44 1472
15. Jon Kellner Sr., Lansdale, PA #20 1438
16. Sean Merkel, Gilbertsville, PA #118 1420
17. Jason Hamilton, Erwinna, PA #15 1401
18. Ryan Grim, Laury’s Station, PA #17 1384
19. Don Norris, Douglassville, PA #976 1329*
20. Kyle Follweiler, Slatington, PA #42 1135
21. Brad Missimer, Bechtelsville, PA #327 1052*
22. Keith Brightbill, Reading, PA #K2 1051
23. Addison Meitzler, Kutztown, PA, #21 961
24. Todd Marburger, Boyertown, PA #18 849
25. Ron Seltmann, Lower Pottsgrove, PA #R19 827
26. Jon Kellner, Jr, Lansdale, PA #67 821
27. Jarrad Miller, Barto, PA #917 794
28. Chris Esposito, Green Lane, PA #31 773
29. Jordan Umbenhauer, Richland, PA #19 772
30. Todd Smith, Hatfield, PA #39 732
UNOFFICIAL POINT STANDINGS FOR NASCAR LATE MODELS
AS OF JUNE 19, 2010
1. Brian Shuey, Shoemakersville, PA #5 2386
2. Randall Paxton, Factoryville, PA #22R 2370
3. Chuck Schutz, Pottstown, PA #ONE 2262**
4. Ron Kline, Salford, PA #3 2163***
5. Randy Stoudt, Pottstown, PA #10 2151*
6. Mike Kellner, Lansdale, PA #57 2074**
7. Danny Snyder, Green Lane, PA #4S 1986*
8. Rick Todorow, Quakertown, PA #93 1854
9. John Giesler, Aston, PA #ZT1 1842
10. Kurt Spotts, Pennsburg, PA #70 1806
11. Bill Henning, Lansdale, PA #80 1764
12. Jonathan Favinger, Birdsboro, PA #18 1763
13. T. J. Mayberry, Sellersville, PA #27R 1633
14. D.D. Keely, Linfield, PA, #707 1594
15. Nate Christman, Oley, PA #37 1577
16. Dirk Rimrott, Phoenixville, PA #2D 1223
17. Wayne Pfeil Jr., Mohnton, PA #72 1191
18. Doug Walton, Spring City, PA #02 1143
19. Kory Fleming, Milford, NJ #704 1083
20. Jamie Undercoffler, Pennsburg, PA #89 925
21. Lou Egrie, Willow Grove, PA #X4 856
22. Greg Hoffmaster, Pottstown, PA #69 727
23. George Marrero Jr. #93M 659
24. Eric Kauffman, Reading, PA #07 636
25. Kyle Merkel, Gilbertsville, PA #117 609
26. Jim Stoudt, Boyertown, PA #610 497
27. Ron Coverly, Mt. Holly, NJ #13 425
28. Drew Weisser, Oley, PA #19 420
29. Buddy Mertz, New Berlinville, PA #00 402
30. John Landis #13L 362
31. Ronnie Krex #9K 245
* denotes feature win
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