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COMING EVENTS:
Tuesday, June 15, 7:30 p.m. Super DIRTcar Big Block Modified Series Traffic Jam 100 plus Sportsman Invitational and Garden State Vintage Stock Cars
Saturday, June 19, 7:30 p.m. NASCAR 358 Modifieds and Late Models.
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.
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.
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SHORT STORY
VONDOHREN WINS FOURTH OF SEASON AT GRANDVIEW, GRASSO GETS FIRST URC WIN OF THE SEASON
BECHTELSVILLE, PA June 13, 2010 . . . At one point with just about eight laps completed in the 30-lap NASCAR Whelen 358 Modified feature race at Grandview Speedway on Saturday night it looked as if Craig VonDohren had lost his chance for another win as he was shuffled from a top five spot almost out of the top ten. However the six time champion was able to charge back to the front and take the lead just two laps later and take the Felty Farms NO. 1C to victory lane for the fourth time this season. In the 25-lap feature for URC Sprint cars JJ Grasso came from 10th starting spot to put the B&K Leasing #99 in front on the 9th circuit and lead the rest of the way for his first win of the season.
Duane Howard gave VonDohren a strong challenge but had nothing for the leader in the closing laps and had to settle for second. Mike Gular earned a strong third place finish followed by Terry Meitzler and Jeff Strunk.
Grasso had everything pretty much his way as be charged from 10th to take the lead from Randy West on the 9th lap and then hold off all challengers to gain the victory. Second spot went to Josh Weller followed by Chris Coyle, Randy West and Curt Michael (coming from last starting spot).
Super DIRTcar Big Block Modifieds will be in action in the Traffic Jam 100 on Tuesday, June 15th at 7:30 p.m. Also included Sportsman Invitational and Garden State Vintage Stock Cars. Coming up on Saturday, June 19th is a doubleheader show of NASCAR 358 Modifieds and Late Models starting at 7:30 p.m. and sponsored by Whelen.
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FULL RACE RESULTS STORY
VONDOHREN AGAIN IN VICTORY LANE AT GRANDVIEW WHILE GRASSO GETS FIRST URC SPRINT WIN OF THE SEASON
BECHTELSVILLE, PA June 13, 2010 . . .Add another feature win to the long list of victories, 74 career wins, for six time track champion Craig VonDohren. The Boyertown racer wheeled the Felty Farms No. 1C to victory Saturday night in the 30-lap Banes Roofing NASCAR Whelen All American Series 358 Modified feature at Grandview Speedway giving him his fourth win of the season and second in as many weeks.
The United Racing Company 25-lap Sprint car feature race saw JJ Grasso of Pedricktown, NJ drive the B&K Leasing No. 99 to victory. The win was the first of the season for the defending champion.
Two multi car accidents were in the record books before the first lap of the 30-lap NASCAR 358 Modified feature was completed. On the third wave of the green Kevin Albert Jr. charged to the front and set the pace for the early laps. With seven laps completed VonDohren had moved into the top five and was working his way to the front. VonDohren got caught up in someone else’s miscue and rode over another competitor but was able to keep going after being shuffled back several positions. By the 10th lap Craig had regained all the lost spots and charged to the front getting by Grandview rookie Kevin Albert Jr. for the lead.
Once in front VonDohren was able to lead all the laps except one when Duane Howard, who had challenged the leader for a number of laps, was able to sneak out front. The lead was short lived as VonDohren was credited with the top spot on the next lap and the laps that followed right on up to the checkered flag.
For his win the Boyertown racer picked up $2,200. NASCAR 358 Modified point leader Duane Howard (Oley) settled for second increasing his lead in the standings for the 2010 title. Third was earned by Mike Gular (Green Lane) followed by Terry Meitzler (Kutztown) and Jeff Strunk (Bechtelsville).
Randy West took the lead at the drop of the green in the 25-lap United Racing Company Sprint car feature race. The second lap included three separate spins and tangles in three different locations on the track. On the restart West was back in front but a five car tangle in Turn 2 eliminated point leader Trevor Lewis on the third lap.
With three laps in the record book Randy West was comfortable in front of the field of hard charging sprinters and JJ Grasso was treating fans to quite a show of high groove action as he moved through the field. At the nine lap marker Grasso took command and held on to the top spot until the checkered flag fell.
Grasso did create quite a stir amongst the fans with two laps to go when he bounced off the wall in the fourth turn but it seemed to have no impact on the condition of the race car and he was able to go on to victory.
In victory lane an excited winner climbed on the wing of his race car to celebrate before doing his victory lane interview.
Second spot went to Josh Weller (Mertztown) followed by Chris Coyle (Wilmington, DE), Randy West (Boyertown) and Curt Michael (Ocean View, DE) who came from last starting spot in the 24 car starting field.
Davey Sammons (Bordentown, NJ) took a wild flip in the second qualifying heat of the evening but was able to walk away. His race car was destroyed.
Qualifying heats for the NASCAR 358 Modifieds, each 12 laps, were won by Kyle Follweiler, Duane Howard, Dan Waisempacher and Andy Burkhart. The consolation races, 10 laps each, had Jason Hamilton and Ron Seltman as winners.
In the URC Sprint qualifiers, each 10 laps, the wins went to Randy West, Kevin Darling and Chris Weiss while the 10-lap consolation race was won by Art Leidl.
The Dan’s Deli Halfway Award went to Craig VonDohren while the Cargo Trailer Sales 10th Place Award was earned by Jon Kellner Sr.
Super DIRTcar Big Block Modifieds will be in action in the Traffic Jam 100 on Tuesday, June 15th at 7:30 p.m. Also included Sportsman Invitational and Garden State Vintage Stock Cars. Coming up on Saturday, June 19th is a doubleheader show of NASCAR 358 Modifieds and Late Models starting at 7:30 p.m. and sponsored by Whelen.
Reasonably priced opportunities to market through motorsports at Grandview Speedway are available by contacting Ernie Saxton Communications, Inc. at 215.752.7797. A color brochure outlining all the opportunities is available upon request.
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 BANES ROOFING NASCAR 358 MODIFIED FEATURE FINISH: 1. Craig VonDohren 2. Duane Howard 3. Mike Gular 4. Terry Meitzler 5. Jeff Strunk 6. Meme DeSantis 7. Kevin Hirthler 8. Ryan Godown 9. Shawn Reimert 10. Jon Kellner Sr. 11. Todd Smith 12.Brad Missimer 13. Kevin Albert Jr. 14. John Willman 15. Kyle Follweiler 16. Ryan Grim 17. Andy Burkhart 18. Ron Seltman 19. Dan Waisempacher 20. Jeremy Banos 21. Chris Gambler (Rest were not running at the finish) 22. Ray Swinehart 23. Jason Hamilton 24. Keith Brightbill 25. Troy Wink 26. A.J. DeSantis 27. Billy Pauch Jr. 28. Don Norris Jr. 29. Jason Smythe
25-LAP BANES ROOFING UNITED RACING COMPANY SPRINT CAR FEATURE FINISH: 1. JJ Grasso 2. Josh Weller 3. Chris Coyle 4. Randy West 5. Curt Michael 6. Robbie Stillwagon 7. Tim Hogue 8. Kevin Darling 9. Kyle Purks 10. Andy Best 11. Art Leidl 12. Justin Collett 13. Scott Pursell 14. Tim Higgins 15. Jonathan Swanson 16. Jimmy Stitzel 17. Chris Weiss (Rest did not finish) 18. Tim Iulg 19. Rory Janney 20. Mike Kostic 21. Kevin Nouse 22. Trevor Lewis 23. Bill Unglert 24. Kenny Meisner
UNOFFICIAL POINT STANDINGS FOR NASCAR MODIFIEDS
AS OF JUNE 12, 2010
1. Duane Howard, Oley, PA #4 2852*
2. Jeff Strunk, Bechtelsville, PA #41 2383
3. Ryan Godown, Ringoes, NJ, #357 2174*
4. John Willman, Birdsboro, PA #74W 2084*
5. Craig VonDohren, Oley, PA #1C 1983****
6. Meme DeSantis, Temple, PA #88D 1966
7. Terry Meitzler, Kutztown, PA #81 1911
8. Mike Gular, Green Lane, PA #53 1863
9. Doug Manmiller, Shoemakersville, PA #14 1829
10. Shawn Reimert, Oley, PA #58s 1781
11. Billy Pauch Jr., French Town, NJ #11 1740
12. Kevin Hirthler, Boyertown, PA #117 1628*
13. Ray Swinehart, Perkiomenville, PA #33 1543
14. Sean Merkel, Gilbertsville, PA #118 1420
15. Ryan Grim, Laury’s Station, PA #17 1282
16. Danny Erb, Boyertown, PA #44 1250
17. Jason Hamilton, Erwinna, PA #15 1197
18. Don Norris, Douglassville, PA #976 1150*
19. Jon Kellner Sr., Lansdale, PA #20 1145
20. Kyle Follweiler, Slatington, PA #42 1125
21. Addison Meitzler, Kutztown, PA, #21 951
22. Brad Missimer, Bechtelsville, PA #327 866*
23. Keith Brightbill, Reading, PA #K2 815
24. Jon Kellner, Jr, Lansdale, PA #67 811
25. Chris Esposito, Green Lane, PA #31 763
26. Jordan Umbenhauer, Richland, PA #19 762
27. Jarrad Miller, Barto, PA #917 727
28. Todd Smith, Hatfield, PA #39 722
29. Todd Marburger, Boyertown, PA #18 679
30. Ron Seltmann, Lower Pottsgrove, PA #R19 677
UNOFFICIAL POINT STANDINGS FOR NASCAR LATE MODELS
AS OF JUNE 5, 2010
1. Brian Shuey, Shoemakersville, PA #5 2086
2. Randall Paxton, Factoryville, PA #22R 2080
3. Ron Kline, Salford, PA #3 2065***
4. Randy Stoudt, Pottstown, PA #10 2012*
5. Chuck Schutz, Pottstown, PA #ONE 1933*
6. Mike Kellner, Lansdale, PA #57 1824**
7. Rick Todorow, Quakertown, PA #93 1742
8. Danny Snyder, Green Lane, PA #4S 1721*
9. Kurt Spotts, Pennsburg, PA #70 1700
10. John Giesler, Aston, PA #ZT1 1664
11. Jonathan Favinger, Birdsboro, PA #18 1616
12. Bill Henning, Lansdale, PA #80 1505
13. T. J. Mayberry, Sellersville, PA #27R 1406
14. D.D. Keely, Linfield, PA, #707 1386
15. Nate Christman, Oley, PA #37 1300
16. Dirk Rimrott, Phoenixville, PA #2D 1071
17. Doug Walton, Spring City, PA #02 1019
18. Wayne Pfeil Jr., Mohnton, PA #72 995
19. Jamie Undercoffler, Pennsburg, PA #89 915
20. Kory Fleming, Milford, NJ #704 897
21. Greg Hoffmaster, Pottstown, PA #69 727
22. George Marreno Jr. #93M 659
23. Eric Kauffman, Reading, PA #07 636
24. Lou Egrie, Willow Grove, PA #X4 623
25. Kyle Merkel, Gilbertsville, PA #117 599
26. Jim Stoudt, Boyertown, PA #610 497
27. Ron Coverly, Mt. Holly, NJ #13 415
28. Buddy Mertz, New Berlinville, PA #00 320
29. Drew Weisser, Oley, PA #19 255
30. Ronnie Krex #9K 160
31. John Landis #13L 150
* denotes feature win
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