HOWARD AND SHUEY HONORED AS CHAMPIONS AT GRANDVIEW SPEEDWAY BANQUET
BECHTELSVILLE, PA November 20, 2010 . . . Eight NASCAR Whelen All American Series 358 Modified feature wins, the fact that he did not finish worse than 10th all season, the hard work of his pit crew and having a supportive car owner all made it possible for Duane Howard to win his fourth Grandview Speedway Modified title. Both Howard and NASCAR Late Model champion Brian Shuey were honored for their championship winning efforts at the NASCAR sanctioned Berks County clay oval 48th Awards Banquet at the Gilbertsville, PA Fire Hall on Saturday night.
Howard (Oley) and his car owner Chad Sinon teamed to win the track championship with a 1098 point edge over second place finisher Jeff Strunk (Bechtelsville). Howard became the first driver to win the Modified title other than Jeff Strunk and Craig VonDohren since 1999. The championship winning team picked up $10,000 championship money courtesy of track owners Bruce and Theresa Rogers. In addition there was point fund money from NASCAR, the NASCAR state title money and the $5,000 earned as the third place finisher in the NASCAR Whelen All American National title chase. On top of all that Howard and Sinon picked up a $10,000 check as the American Racer Cup Modified champions. Finishing in the third through fifth spots in Grandview Speedway Modified points were Ryan Godown (Ringoes, NJ), Craig VonDohren (Boyertown) and Mike Gular (Green Lane). VonDohren earned more than $4,000 from the American Racer Tire Cup championship finished tied for second with Stewart Friesen.
Late Model champion Brian Shuey picked up the lion’s share of point money for the Late Model racers as he celebrated his third title in four years and his second in a row. The Shoemakersville racer shared the championship loot with his car owners Charlotte and Dave Eyrich. Randy Stoudt (Pottstown) finished second in the final standings just 284 points behind the champion. Rounding out the top five were Chuck Schutz (Pottstown), Ron Kline (Salford) and Mike Kellner (Lansdale).
Several Modified racers received special awards including:
Rookie of the Year - Jordan Umbenhauer
Best Newcomer - Jarrad Miller
Most Improved Drivers - Addison Meitzler and Kyle Follweiler
Best Appearing Car - Chad Sinon’s BPG Racing #4
Best Appearing Crew - Ed and Karen Nowotarski’s #11 crew
Sportsmanship - John Willman
Hard Luck - Jason Hamilton
In the Late Model division special awards were presented to:
Rookie of the Year - T.J. Mayberry
Best Newcomer - Drew Weisser
Most Improved Driver - Kory Fleming
Best Appearing Car - Nate Christman
Best Appearing Crew - Bill and Harry Henning #80
Sportsmanship - Jim Stoudt
Hard Luck - Mike Kellner
The annual Grandview Groove track magazine Most Popular Driver Awards, by vote of the fans, were earned by Modified racer Mike Gular and Late Model racer Rick Todorow.
Top three finishers in each division received awards from NASCAR and the NASCAR Craftsman Mechanic of the Year award went to Steve Wilson who works with Jeff Strunk.
Track photographer Chris Budihas had photo awards for the top three in each division.
The prestigious Jerry Glase Memorial Award, created by Marilyn and Ernie Saxton in an effort to keep the late track employee’s memory alive, was presented to the Kellner Family for their outstanding support of racing at Grandview in both Modifieds and Late Models.
Several members of the media received appreciation awards for their support of racing at Grandview.
Each champion and the BPG Racing Freedom 76 winner Meme DeSantis received custom created rings courtesy of Bruce and Theresa Rogers.
Car owner Chad Sinon received an appreciation award to recognize his outstanding support of racing at Grandview which includes sponsorship of the BPG Racing Freedom 76.
Thunder on the Hill Series promoters Bruce Rogers and Bob Miller presented special certificates to four of the participants in the First Annual Vince’s Towing Legend Owners Race.
Dennis Bailey received the Bump & Run Award, Wayne Renninger was the recipient of the Better Then, But Bad Now Award, Harvey Bitner took home the Better Owner Than Driver Award and Vince Gagliardo got the He Ken When to Retire Award.
Once the awards were completed attendees enjoyed the balance of the evening dancing to the music of a DJ and reliving the 2010 season and talking about the coming season.
The 2011 season is tentatively scheduled to start on Saturday, March 26th with a Free to the Public Practice Day with a 12 noon starting time. New specs for the Late Model division will be announced in the very near future. A full schedule of events for 2011 should be available shortly.
FINAL NASCAR POINT STANDINGS FOR GRANDVIEW
NASCAR MODIFIEDS
1. Duane Howard, Oley, PA #4 6146********
2. Jeff Strunk, Bechtelsville, PA #41 5048
3. Ryan Godown, Ringoes, NJ, #357/27 4819*
4. Craig VonDohren, Oley, PA #1C 4796*******
5. Mike Gular, Green Lane, PA #53 4141
6. John Willman, Birdsboro, PA #74W 4095*
7. Doug Manmiller, Shoemakersville, PA #14/14M 3789
8. Terry Meitzler, Kutztown, PA #81 3599
9. Meme DeSantis, Temple, PA #88D 3489
10. Kevin Hirthler, Boyertown, PA #117 3434*
11. Billy Pauch Jr., French Town, NJ #11 3418
12. Jon Kellner Sr., Lansdale, PA #20 3196
13. Shawn Reimert, Oley, PA #58s 3099
14. Danny Erb, Boyertown, PA #44 2879
15. Ryan Grim, Laury’s Station, PA #17 2859
16. Jason Hamilton, Erwinna, PA #15 2770
17. Ray Swinehart, Perkiomenville, PA #33/29x 2699
18. Don Norris, Douglassville, PA #976 2698*
19. Kyle Follweiler, Slatington, PA #42 2299
20. Brad Missimer, Bechtelsville, PA #327 2281**
21. Addison Meitzler, Kutztown, PA #21 2218
22. Jordan Umbenhauer, Richland, PA #19 1979
23. Jarrad Miller, Barto, PA #917 1840
24. Ron Seltmann, Lower Pottsgrove, PA #R19 1754
25. Jon Kellner Jr., Lansdale, PA #67 1606
26. Keith Brightbill, Reading, PA #K2 1580
27. Troy Wink, Hamburg, PA #6/27 1528
28. A.J. DeSantis, Temple, PA #88X/14D 1507
29. Todd Marburger, Boyertown, PA 1477
30. Kevin Albert Jr., Lebanon, PA #333 1439
FINAL POINT STANDINGS FOR NASCAR LATE MODELS
1. Brian Shuey, Shoemakersville, PA #5 5355*
2. Randy Stoudt, Pottstown, PA #10/610/18 5071***
3. Chuck Schutz, Pottstown, PA #ONE 5032****
4. Ron Kline, Salford, PA #3 5004*****
5. Mike Kellner, Lansdale, PA #57 4640*****
6. Bill Henning, Lansdale, PA #80 4439
7. Rick Todorow, Quakertown, PA #93 4067
8. Danny Snyder, Green Lane, PA #4S 4064*
9. T. J. Mayberry, Sellersville, PA #27R 4041
10. Jonathan Favinger, Birdsboro, PA #18/10 3916
11. Nate Christman, Oley, PA #37 3877
12. John Giesler, Aston, PA #ZT1 3799
13. Wayne Pfeil Jr., Mohnton, PA #72 3563
14. D.D. Keely, Linfield, PA, #707/1DD 3225
15. Randall Paxton, Factoryville, PA #22R 3156
16. Kurt Spotts, Pennsburg, PA #70 3043
17. Doug Walton, Spring City, PA #02 2793
18. Dirk Rimrott, Phoenixville, PA #2D 2603
19. Kory Fleming, Milford, NJ #704 2594
20. Drew Weisser, Oley, PA #19 1748
21. George Marrero Jr. #93M 1559
22. Buddy Mertz, New Berlinville, PA #00 1452
23. Jamie Undercoffler, Pennsburg, PA #89 1445
24. Lou Egrie, Willow Grove, PA #X4 1241
25. John Landis, Pennsburg, PA #13L 1158
26. Ron Christman, # V 1066
27. Greg Hoffmaster, Pottstown, PA #69 897
28. Eric Kauffman, Reading, PA #07 636
29. Kyle Merkel, Gilbertsville, PA #117/00 609
30. Ronnie Krex, Harleysville, PA #9K 555
* denotes feature win
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