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COMING EVENTS:
Wednesday, May 25, 7:30 p.m. Keystone State 410 Sprint Speed Weeks plus 358 Modifieds.
Saturday, May 28, 7:30 p.m. NASCAR 358 Modifieds and Late Models. Free Pocono ARCA race and NASCAR Cup qualifying tickets for first 300 adults.
Tuesday, May 31, 7:30 p.m. Jesse Hockett Classic United States Auto Club National Wingless Sprint Tour and American Racing Drivers Club Wingless Midgets
Saturday, June 4, 7:30 p.m. Jesse Baro Trucking Night featuring NASCAR 358 Modifieds and Late Models
Sunday, June 5, 1 p.m. NEETS Enduro racing, Vintage Modifieds and Outlaw Slingshots. Two 100-lap features for small cars and big cars plus ladies event for the NEETS events. Two 15-lap features for Vintage Mods, Qualifying events and a 20 lap “Strapped In Magazine” feature for Outlaw Slingshots. $10 adult admission
Admission prices for regular Saturday night events are $14 for adults, $5 for youngsters 6 thru all and those under 6 are admitted FREE. And there is always Free Parking on the speedway grounds.
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SHORT STORY: HOWARD WINS THIRD OF SEASON AND KLINE GETS FIRST WIN OF 2011 AT GRANDVIEW SPEEDWAY
BECHTELSVILLE, PA MAY 22, 2011 . . . Coming from 16th starting spot to grab the lead on the 29th lap of the 30 lap NASCAR Whelen 358 Modified feature Duane Howard was able to win his third feature race of the season at Grandview Speedway while Ron Kline led all the laps in the 20-lap Late Model feature to get his first win of the season.
Jon Kellner (Lansdale) was in front for most of the 29th lap but just could not hold off the hard charging defending track champion having to settle for a second place finish. Young Jimmy Horton IV (Neshanic Station, NJ), a newcomer at Grandview, had his best finish with a strong third place effort. Craig VonDohren (Boyertown) came from 20th to finish fourth and Kyle Weiss (Hamburg) was fifth.
The win was worth $2,500 to Oley based Howard and his BPG Racing #4 crew. Out of four events run at Grandview this season they have won three and finish second in the fourth event.
Chuck Schutz (Pottstown) put heavy pressure on the leader for much of the 20 lap feature but was only able to finish second to winner Kline (Salford). Third spot went to Danny Snyder (Green Lane) who came back from an early race incident. Rick Todorow (Quakertown) grabbed fourth followed by Mike Kellner (Lansdale).
Racing action returns to Grandview Speedway on Wednesday, May 25th, 7:30 p.m. with the 410 sprint cars and 358 Modifieds in action. On Saturday, May 28th the 358 Modifieds and Late Models are in action. The first 300 adults through the front gate will receive a free Pocono Raceway ticket good for the June 11th ARCA/NASCAR qualifying sessions.
Jon Kellner (Lansdale) was in front for most of the 29th lap but just could not hold off the hard charging defending track champion having to settle for a second place finish. Young Jimmy Horton IV (Neshanic Station, NJ), a newcomer at Grandview, had his best finish with a strong third place effort. Craig VonDohren (Boyertown) came from 20th to finish fourth and Kyle Weiss (Hamburg) was fifth.
The win was worth $2,500 to Oley based Howard and his BPG Racing #4 crew. Out of four events run at Grandview this season they have won three and finish second in the fourth event.
Chuck Schutz (Pottstown) put heavy pressure on the leader for much of the 20 lap feature but was only able to finish second to winner Kline (Salford). Third spot went to Danny Snyder (Green Lane) who came back from an early race incident. Rick Todorow (Quakertown) grabbed fourth followed by Mike Kellner (Lansdale).
Racing action returns to Grandview Speedway on Wednesday, May 25th, 7:30 p.m. with the 410 sprint cars and 358 Modifieds in action. On Saturday, May 28th the 358 Modifieds and Late Models are in action. The first 300 adults through the front gate will receive a free Pocono Raceway ticket good for the June 11th ARCA/NASCAR qualifying sessions.
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FULL STORY
HOWARD THREE FOR FOUR IN MODS AT GRANDVIEW, RON KLINE WINS FIRST OF THE SEASON IN LATE MODELS
FULL STORY
HOWARD THREE FOR FOUR IN MODS AT GRANDVIEW, RON KLINE WINS FIRST OF THE SEASON IN LATE MODELS
BECHTELSVILLE, PA MAY 22, 2011 . . . Defending NASCAR Whelen 358 Modified champion Duane Howard showed that he is very serious about winning a second straight title at Grandview Speedway as he won the 30-lap Bechtelsville Car Wash NASCAR 358 Modified feature race on Saturday night giving him three wins out of four features run so far this season. In the 20-lap feature for the Late Models Ron Kline was able to earn his first feature win of the 2011 season.
The 358 Modified feature was a thriller with Howard, who had started 16th, having to battle young Jon Kellner Jr. for the top spot in the final laps and finally get the lead on the 29th circuit of the one-third-mile, banked clay oval.
In victory lane Kellner was showing off the right rear tire that was almost burned off the rim. “I gave the car everything it had,” said Howard. “Every competitor here at Grandview is on top of his game.” The Oley racer had high praise for Kellner’s effort to hold on to the top spot.
Kellner game to victory lane to congratulate the winner. “I did everything I could to keep him (Howard) from winning,” said the Lansdale youngster.
Cliff Quinn jumped in front of the 30-car starting field at the drop of the green with Jeremy Banos on his rear. Ryan Godown ended his night against the first turn wall on the ninth lap and during the caution Brad Missimer, a top five runner at the time, headed to the pits.
On the restart a three car tangle brought out another caution.
At 10 laps Quinn went high in turn three and Banos was able to take charge but his lead was short lived with Jon Kellner Jr. charging to the front on the 12th circuit.
With half the race in the records Kellner Jr. was in front with young newcomer Jimmy Horton IV, his dad a dirt track racing legend, in second followed by Kyle Weiss and Duane Howard now making his move toward the front.
At the 22 lap marker Kellner Jr. was on top, Horton IV was second and Howard had gained third spot.
A short time later Howard charged by Horton to grab second and put pressure on first place Kellner Jr.
On the 29th circuit Howard was able to grab the number one in the fourth turn and then lead the field to victory picking up $2,500 for the BPG Racing team. Second spot went to Kellner Jr. (Lansdale) followed by Jimmy Horton IV (Neshanic Station, NJ), Craig VonDohren (Boyertown) who came from 20th starting spot and Kyle Weiss (Hamburg) getting his best finish of the season.
A multi-car accident on the first lap brought out a red flag in the Late Model feature with Ron Kline in front of the field. There were no injuries and on the restart Kline was again able to take command with Chuck Schutz giving the leader plenty of pressure.
At seven laps a multi car accident eliminated Randy Stoudt as he was charging to the front along with Kory Fleming and Randall Paxton.
With half the race completed Ron Kline dominated with Schutz challenging and that is the way it stayed right to the checkered flag. Kline (Salford) got credit for leading all the laps with his Harleysville Mattress/V&M Towing No. 3 to get his first win of the second. Schutz (Pottstown0 was second followed by Danny Snyder (Green Lane), Rick Todorow (Quakertown) and Mike Kellner (Lansdale).
“The car was fast,” said Kline, a former champion. “We have been fast all season but have had a lot of dumb things go wrong. It all came together tonight.”
Qualifying heat wins for the Late Models, each eight laps, went to Randy Stoudt and Ron Kline. In the NASCAR 358 Modifieds the qualifying heat races, each 12 laps, were won by Jeremy Banos, Cliff Quinn, newcomer Jack Swain and Jimmy Horton IV while the Modified consolation races, each 10 laps, had Kenny Gilmore and Mike Gilmore as the winners. The Bechtelsville Car Wash 5-lap Cash Dash for Modified heat winners was won by Jack Swain. 48 Modifieds were on hand trying for spots in the feature race.
The Cargo Trailer Sales gift certificates went to 10th place feature finishers Dirk Rimrott in the Late Models and Jeff Strunk in the Modifieds.
The Dan’s Deli Halfway Leader awards in each feature were presented to Ron Kline in the Late Models and Jon Kellner Jr. in the Modifieds.
The Salvage Transport Late Model Hard Charger award was earned by David Ogin gaining nine positions, starting 17th and finishing 8th while Cornerstone Auto Sales/Sponsors of Bobby Gunther Walsh Modified Hard Charger Award went to Craig VonDohren who started 20th and finished 4th gaining 16 positions.
The Christman Meat Market Free Pit Pass Award, worth $30.00 went to Late Model racer Lou Egrie Jr.
Coming up on Wednesday, May 25th, at 7:30 p.m. the Keystone Cup 410 Sprint cars along with the 358 Modifieds. Adult admission is $20. Then on Saturday, May 28th, 7:30 p.m. the NASCAR 358 Modifieds are in action along with the Late Models. First 300 adult fans through the main gate will receive a free ticket to the June 11th ARCA/NASCAR activities at Pocono Raceway.
Grandview Speedway, a NASCAR sanctioned one-third-mile, banked clay track, is located at 43 Passmore Road, Bechtelsville, PA, just off Route 100, 10 miles north of Pottstown. For race information telephone 610.754.7688 or check in at www.grandviewspeedway.com. For marketing information telephone Ernie Saxton at 215.752.7797 or email mhtml:{E616BBF2-BCB7-4C31-AE7B-8124AAEE58B3}mid://00000015/!x-usc:mailto:Esaxton144@aol.com.
The 358 Modified feature was a thriller with Howard, who had started 16th, having to battle young Jon Kellner Jr. for the top spot in the final laps and finally get the lead on the 29th circuit of the one-third-mile, banked clay oval.
In victory lane Kellner was showing off the right rear tire that was almost burned off the rim. “I gave the car everything it had,” said Howard. “Every competitor here at Grandview is on top of his game.” The Oley racer had high praise for Kellner’s effort to hold on to the top spot.
Kellner game to victory lane to congratulate the winner. “I did everything I could to keep him (Howard) from winning,” said the Lansdale youngster.
Cliff Quinn jumped in front of the 30-car starting field at the drop of the green with Jeremy Banos on his rear. Ryan Godown ended his night against the first turn wall on the ninth lap and during the caution Brad Missimer, a top five runner at the time, headed to the pits.
On the restart a three car tangle brought out another caution.
At 10 laps Quinn went high in turn three and Banos was able to take charge but his lead was short lived with Jon Kellner Jr. charging to the front on the 12th circuit.
With half the race in the records Kellner Jr. was in front with young newcomer Jimmy Horton IV, his dad a dirt track racing legend, in second followed by Kyle Weiss and Duane Howard now making his move toward the front.
At the 22 lap marker Kellner Jr. was on top, Horton IV was second and Howard had gained third spot.
A short time later Howard charged by Horton to grab second and put pressure on first place Kellner Jr.
On the 29th circuit Howard was able to grab the number one in the fourth turn and then lead the field to victory picking up $2,500 for the BPG Racing team. Second spot went to Kellner Jr. (Lansdale) followed by Jimmy Horton IV (Neshanic Station, NJ), Craig VonDohren (Boyertown) who came from 20th starting spot and Kyle Weiss (Hamburg) getting his best finish of the season.
A multi-car accident on the first lap brought out a red flag in the Late Model feature with Ron Kline in front of the field. There were no injuries and on the restart Kline was again able to take command with Chuck Schutz giving the leader plenty of pressure.
At seven laps a multi car accident eliminated Randy Stoudt as he was charging to the front along with Kory Fleming and Randall Paxton.
With half the race completed Ron Kline dominated with Schutz challenging and that is the way it stayed right to the checkered flag. Kline (Salford) got credit for leading all the laps with his Harleysville Mattress/V&M Towing No. 3 to get his first win of the second. Schutz (Pottstown0 was second followed by Danny Snyder (Green Lane), Rick Todorow (Quakertown) and Mike Kellner (Lansdale).
“The car was fast,” said Kline, a former champion. “We have been fast all season but have had a lot of dumb things go wrong. It all came together tonight.”
Qualifying heat wins for the Late Models, each eight laps, went to Randy Stoudt and Ron Kline. In the NASCAR 358 Modifieds the qualifying heat races, each 12 laps, were won by Jeremy Banos, Cliff Quinn, newcomer Jack Swain and Jimmy Horton IV while the Modified consolation races, each 10 laps, had Kenny Gilmore and Mike Gilmore as the winners. The Bechtelsville Car Wash 5-lap Cash Dash for Modified heat winners was won by Jack Swain. 48 Modifieds were on hand trying for spots in the feature race.
The Cargo Trailer Sales gift certificates went to 10th place feature finishers Dirk Rimrott in the Late Models and Jeff Strunk in the Modifieds.
The Dan’s Deli Halfway Leader awards in each feature were presented to Ron Kline in the Late Models and Jon Kellner Jr. in the Modifieds.
The Salvage Transport Late Model Hard Charger award was earned by David Ogin gaining nine positions, starting 17th and finishing 8th while Cornerstone Auto Sales/Sponsors of Bobby Gunther Walsh Modified Hard Charger Award went to Craig VonDohren who started 20th and finished 4th gaining 16 positions.
The Christman Meat Market Free Pit Pass Award, worth $30.00 went to Late Model racer Lou Egrie Jr.
Coming up on Wednesday, May 25th, at 7:30 p.m. the Keystone Cup 410 Sprint cars along with the 358 Modifieds. Adult admission is $20. Then on Saturday, May 28th, 7:30 p.m. the NASCAR 358 Modifieds are in action along with the Late Models. First 300 adult fans through the main gate will receive a free ticket to the June 11th ARCA/NASCAR activities at Pocono Raceway.
Grandview Speedway, a NASCAR sanctioned one-third-mile, banked clay track, is located at 43 Passmore Road, Bechtelsville, PA, just off Route 100, 10 miles north of Pottstown. For race information telephone 610.754.7688 or check in at www.grandviewspeedway.com. For marketing information telephone Ernie Saxton at 215.752.7797 or email mhtml:{E616BBF2-BCB7-4C31-AE7B-8124AAEE58B3}mid://00000015/!x-usc:mailto:Esaxton144@aol.com.
BECHTELSVILLE CAR WASH NIGHT NASCAR 358 MODIFIED FEATURE FINISH (30 LAPS): 1. Duane Howard 2. Jon Kellner Jr. 3. Jimmy Horton IV 4. Craig VonDohren 5. Kyle Weiss 6. Ryan Grim 7. Meme DeSantis 8. Mike Gular 9. Nate Christman 10. Jeff Strunk 11. Jeremy Banos 12. Ray Swinehart 13. Doug Manmiller 14. Kevin Albert Jr. 15. Terry Meitzler 16. Don Norris Jr. 17. Shawn Reimert 18. Kenny Gilmore 19. Tommy Scheetz Jr. (20 thru 24th finished 29 laps) 20. Jarrod Miller 21. Chris Esposito 22. John Willman 23. Chris Gambler (Balance of field did not finish) 24. Cliff Quinn 25. Danny Erb 26. Kevin Hirthler 27. Jack Swain 28. Kyle Follweiler 29. Brad Missimer 30. Ryan Godown.
BECHTELSVILLE CAR WASH NIGHT NASCAR LATE MODEL FEATURE FINISH (20 LAPS):1.Ron Kline 2. Chuck Schutz 3. Danny Snyder 4. Rick Todorow 5. Mike Kellner 6. Wayne Pfeil Jr. 7. T.J. Mayberry 8. David Ogin 9. Doug Walton
10. Dirk Rimrott (finished 19 laps) Balance of field did not finish. 11. Bill Lightcap 12. Randall Paxton 13. Randy Stoudt 14. Kory Fleming 15. Steve Butler 16. John Giesler 17. Lou Egrie Jr. Balance did not start race though they qualified. Lou Egrie Sr., Brian Shuey and John Favinger
10. Dirk Rimrott (finished 19 laps) Balance of field did not finish. 11. Bill Lightcap 12. Randall Paxton 13. Randy Stoudt 14. Kory Fleming 15. Steve Butler 16. John Giesler 17. Lou Egrie Jr. Balance did not start race though they qualified. Lou Egrie Sr., Brian Shuey and John Favinger
UNOFFICIAL POINT STANDINGS FOR NASCAR MODIFIEDS
AS OF MAY 21, 2011
AS OF MAY 21, 2011
1. Duane Howard, Oley, PA #4 1224***
2. Craig VonDohren, Boyertown, PA #1C 1120
3. Jeff Strunk, Bechtelsville, PA #357 1077*
4. Doug Manmiller, Shoemakersville, PA #46 899
5. Meme DeSantis, Temple, PA #88D 815
6. Terry Meitzler, Kutztown, PA #81 760
7. Kyle Weiss, Hamburg, PA #21K 736
8. Kenny Gilmore, Fleetwood, PA #14 728
9. Shawn Reimert, Oley, PA #58s 705
10. Ray Swinehart, Perkiomenville, PA #33 699
11. Kevin Albert, Lebanon, PA #3A 628
12. Nate Christman, Oley, PA #37 619
13. Ryan Grim, Laury’s Station, PA #17 582
14. Kevin Hirthler, Boyertown, PA #117 565
15. John Willman, Birdsboro, PA #74W 504
16. Mike Gular, Green Lane, PA #53 493
17. Don Norris, Douglassville, PA #976 472
18. Kyle Follweiler, Slatington, PA #42 453
19. Jimmy Horton IV, Neshanic Station, NJ #43 450
20. Ryan Godown, Ringoes, NJ, #R1 435
21. Jarrad Miller, Barto, PA #917 392
22. Glenn Strunk, Bechtelsville, PA #41 389
23. Tommy Scheetz, Jr., Boyertown, PA #37X 385
24. Jordan Umbenhauer, Richland, PA #19 357
25. Jon Kellner, Jr., Lansdale, PA #67 338
26. Ron Seltmann, Lower Pottsgrove, PA #R19 327
27. Danny Erb, Boyertown, PA #44 325
28. Jack Swain, Pilesgrove, NJ #42S 314
29. Michael Weinert, Tamaqua, PA #18 296
30. Chris Esposito, Perkasie, PA #31 289
UNOFFICIAL POINT STANDINGS FOR NASCAR LATE MODELS
AS OF MAY 21, 2011
1. Danny Snyder, Green Lane, PA #4S 1145*
2. Chuck Schutz, Pottstown, PA #ONE 1133*
3. Mike Kellner, Lansdale, PA #57 1082
4. Rick Todorow, Quakertown, PA #93 949
5. Wayne Pfeil Jr., Mohnton, PA #72 942
6. Randy Stoudt, Pottstown, PA #18R 917*
7. T. J. Mayberry, Sellersville, PA #27R 875
8. John Giesler, Aston, PA #ZT1 844
9. Ron Kline, Salford, PA #3 818*
10. Dave Ogin, Bechtelsville, PA #31 814
11. Lou Egrie, Sr. Willow Grove, PA #X4 670
12. Dirk Rimrott, Phoenixville, PA #92 666
13. Steve Butler, Quakertown, PA , #91 665
14. Jonathan Favinger, Birdsboro, PA #18/10 607
15. Kory Fleming, Milford, NJ, #704 574
16. Brian Shuey, Shoemakersville, PA #1 567
17. Randall Paxton, Factoryville, PA #22R 498
18. Doug Walton, Spring City, PA #02 460
19. Greg Hoffmaster, Pottstown, PA #69 456
20. Kyle Saylor, Rheinhold, PA #14 412
21. Bill Lightcap, #10 380
22. Lou Egrie Jr., Willow Grove, PA, #X4 305
Drew Weisser, Reading, PA #19 10
* denotes feature win
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