NEWS FROM GRANDVIEW SPEEDWAY
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COMING EVENTS:
Saturday, June 25, 7:30 p.m. Checkered Flag Fan Club Night with the NASCAR 358 Modifieds and Late Models
Tuesday, June 28, 7:30 p.m. Celebrate the 100th Thunder on the Hill Show featuring 410 sprints and 358 Modifieds. Adult admission is $20.
Saturday, July 2, 7:30 p.m. C.J. High & Associates Firecracker 40 for Late Models and NASCAR 358 Modifieds plus Kory Fleming Kid’s Bike Giveaway
Sunday, July 3, 1 p.m. (Warmups at 12:30 p.m.) Neets Enduro racing, Outlaw Slingshots and the Vintage Modifieds.
Admission prices for regular Saturday night events are $14 for adults, youngsters 11 and under are admitted FREE. And there is always Free Parking on the speedway grounds.
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SHORT STORY
HOWARD, STOUDT AND HIRES WIN AT GRANDVIEW SPEEDWAY
BECHTELSVILLE, PA June 19, 2011 . . . For the fourth time this season Duane Howard was able to wheel the BPG Racing No. 4 to victory in the 30-lap Whelen Engineering NASCAR Whelen All American Series 358 Modified feature race on Saturday night. Randy Stoudt took home the top honors in the 20-lap Late Model feature and it was Pat Hires winning the 40-lap NEETS Enduro Big Car race.
The modified feature turned out to be a five car battle down to the finish with Howard able to gain the lead with two laps remaining and then being able to hold off Craig VonDohren to gain the $2500 win. Third spot behind VonDohren went to Jeff Strunk while Ryan Godown and Meme DeSantis followed.
Randy Stoudt added another win to his already impressive resume bringing home the Cheers Tavern/TP Trailers No. 18R in the 20-lap Late Model feature. Ron Kline was a close second followed by point leader Chuck Schutz, Danny Snyder and Kory Fleming.
The 40-lap NEETS Big Car Enduro race was won by Pat Hires in a close battle with second place finish Chuck Eckert. Jason Brown came home third followed by Brian Yelk and Drew Ott.
The NASCAR 358 modifieds and late models will be back in action at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, June 25th with the Checkered Flag Fan Club on hand to honor the winners. RCN-TV will be video taping this event for showing during the week..
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FULL STORY
HOWARD WINS WILD NASCAR 358 MODIFIED FEATURE, STOUDT AND HIRES ALSO WINNERS AT GRANDVIEW SPEEDWAY
BECHTELSVILLE, PA June 19, 2011 . . . The top six finishers in the 30-lap Whelen Engineering NASCAR 358 Modified feature race on Saturday night at Grandview Speedway are guilty of producing what may have been one of the most exciting finishes seen at the Berks County oval in many years with all of them, led by winner Duane Howard, finishing within a car length of each other.
The win, the fourth of the season for current point leader Howard, was worth $2500 for the BPG Racing No. 4 team and was easily the toughest one to win with the top six rubbing wheels and bouncing off each other in the closing laps.
Randy Stoudt was able to add to his impressive resume by driving the Cheers Tavern/TP Trailers No.18R to victory in the 20-lap feature for the Late Models and Pat Hires came home the winner in the 40-lap NEETS Big Car Enduro race.
In victory lane Howard said, “Rubbing tires with (second place finisher) VonDohren made for great racing. The track surface made for great racing.” He also gave credit for the win to his engine builder, Main Racing Engines.
Mike Laise took charge early in the 30-lap modified feature race with Brad Missimer able to put the Schaefer Motorsports No. 327 in front at the four lap mark. Jeremy Banos challenged the leader until a ninth lap caution when he dropped out.
At the midway point Missimer still had command of the race but veteran Ryan Godown was on his rear. A caution on the 23rd lap had John Willman dropping out and Ryan Godown getting the top spot on the restart. Missimer came back to recapture the front spot with the two actually rubbing wheels.
In the final laps there were a number of lead changes between the top six with Duane Howard able to grab the lead on the 28th lap after a little pushing and shoving amongst the top six. The Oley veteran was able to hold off the final lap challenge from Craig VonDohren (Boyertown) to gain the win. Jeff Strunk (Bechtelsville) finished in third behind VonDohren while Ryan Godown (Ringoes, NJ) finished fourth and veteran Meme DeSantis (Temple) had a strong fifth place finish.
Brad Missimer (Bechtelsville) led most of the laps but had to settle for sixth place in the final finishing order.
Doug Walton was the early leader in the 20-lap late model feature race and made his way through a couple cautions to hold on to the top spot until the fourth circuit of the one-third-mile, banked clay oval when Kory Fleming went to the front. Randy Stoudt was right behind him in second.
At the halfway mark Fleming still had control with Stoudt giving him a strong challenge.
Stoudt went to the front on the 11th lap and set the pace for the balance of the feature race. The victory was the second of the season for the Pottstown racer. Second place was earned by Ron Kline (Salford) who was closing on the leader. Point leader Chuck Schutz (Pottstown) finished third followed by Danny Snyder (Green Lane) and Fleming (Milford, NJ).
Stoudt, the leading late model feature winner amongst active drivers, told fans after the race as he celebrated the win that “the victory restored his confidence.” He also apologized to Kory Fleming for getting into him a couple of times during the feature race.
The special attraction NEETS Big Car Enduro, a 40 lapper, was run off very quickly with Pat Hires (Levittown) leading the final segment to take the win, picking up $500 for his efforts. Second spot went to Chuck Eckert (Schuylkill Haven) followed by
Jason Brown (Auburn), Brian Yelk (Douglassville) and Drew Ott (Zeiglersville).
Qualifying heat races for the late models (each 8 laps) were won by Mike Kellner and Kory Fleming. In the modified qualifiers (12 laps each) wins were earned by Meme DeSantis, John Willman, Ryan Godown and Brad Missimer. The 358 modified consolation races (10 laps) went to Kenny Gilmore and Kevin Albert Jr.
The entire show consisting of three different types of racing was completed by 10:30 p.m. There were 44 NASCAR 358 Modifieds in action.
The Cargo Trailer Sales gift certificates went to 10th place feature finishers Lou Egrie in the Late Model feature and Don Norris Jr. in the 358 Modifieds.
The Dan’s Deli Halfway Leader awards in each feature were presented to Kory Fleming in the Late Models and Brad Missimer in the 358 Modifieds.
The Salvage Transport Late Model Hard Charger award was earned by Chuck Schutz after gaining 13 spots in the feature while the Mike Kramer/Sponsors of Bobby Gunther Walsh Modified Hard Charger Award went to Kyle Weiss for his charge from 24th to 9th in the 358 Modified feature gaining 15 positions.
NASCAR 358 Modifieds and Late Models are in action this Saturday, June 25th, with racing starting at 7:30 p.m. The Checkered Flag Fan Club will be there to honor the winners and signing up new and renewal members for their wonderful fan organization that supports all forms of motorsports. The events will be video taped by RCN-TV for showing during the week.
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 Esaxton144@aol.com.
The win, the fourth of the season for current point leader Howard, was worth $2500 for the BPG Racing No. 4 team and was easily the toughest one to win with the top six rubbing wheels and bouncing off each other in the closing laps.
Randy Stoudt was able to add to his impressive resume by driving the Cheers Tavern/TP Trailers No.18R to victory in the 20-lap feature for the Late Models and Pat Hires came home the winner in the 40-lap NEETS Big Car Enduro race.
In victory lane Howard said, “Rubbing tires with (second place finisher) VonDohren made for great racing. The track surface made for great racing.” He also gave credit for the win to his engine builder, Main Racing Engines.
Mike Laise took charge early in the 30-lap modified feature race with Brad Missimer able to put the Schaefer Motorsports No. 327 in front at the four lap mark. Jeremy Banos challenged the leader until a ninth lap caution when he dropped out.
At the midway point Missimer still had command of the race but veteran Ryan Godown was on his rear. A caution on the 23rd lap had John Willman dropping out and Ryan Godown getting the top spot on the restart. Missimer came back to recapture the front spot with the two actually rubbing wheels.
In the final laps there were a number of lead changes between the top six with Duane Howard able to grab the lead on the 28th lap after a little pushing and shoving amongst the top six. The Oley veteran was able to hold off the final lap challenge from Craig VonDohren (Boyertown) to gain the win. Jeff Strunk (Bechtelsville) finished in third behind VonDohren while Ryan Godown (Ringoes, NJ) finished fourth and veteran Meme DeSantis (Temple) had a strong fifth place finish.
Brad Missimer (Bechtelsville) led most of the laps but had to settle for sixth place in the final finishing order.
Doug Walton was the early leader in the 20-lap late model feature race and made his way through a couple cautions to hold on to the top spot until the fourth circuit of the one-third-mile, banked clay oval when Kory Fleming went to the front. Randy Stoudt was right behind him in second.
At the halfway mark Fleming still had control with Stoudt giving him a strong challenge.
Stoudt went to the front on the 11th lap and set the pace for the balance of the feature race. The victory was the second of the season for the Pottstown racer. Second place was earned by Ron Kline (Salford) who was closing on the leader. Point leader Chuck Schutz (Pottstown) finished third followed by Danny Snyder (Green Lane) and Fleming (Milford, NJ).
Stoudt, the leading late model feature winner amongst active drivers, told fans after the race as he celebrated the win that “the victory restored his confidence.” He also apologized to Kory Fleming for getting into him a couple of times during the feature race.
The special attraction NEETS Big Car Enduro, a 40 lapper, was run off very quickly with Pat Hires (Levittown) leading the final segment to take the win, picking up $500 for his efforts. Second spot went to Chuck Eckert (Schuylkill Haven) followed by
Jason Brown (Auburn), Brian Yelk (Douglassville) and Drew Ott (Zeiglersville).
Qualifying heat races for the late models (each 8 laps) were won by Mike Kellner and Kory Fleming. In the modified qualifiers (12 laps each) wins were earned by Meme DeSantis, John Willman, Ryan Godown and Brad Missimer. The 358 modified consolation races (10 laps) went to Kenny Gilmore and Kevin Albert Jr.
The entire show consisting of three different types of racing was completed by 10:30 p.m. There were 44 NASCAR 358 Modifieds in action.
The Cargo Trailer Sales gift certificates went to 10th place feature finishers Lou Egrie in the Late Model feature and Don Norris Jr. in the 358 Modifieds.
The Dan’s Deli Halfway Leader awards in each feature were presented to Kory Fleming in the Late Models and Brad Missimer in the 358 Modifieds.
The Salvage Transport Late Model Hard Charger award was earned by Chuck Schutz after gaining 13 spots in the feature while the Mike Kramer/Sponsors of Bobby Gunther Walsh Modified Hard Charger Award went to Kyle Weiss for his charge from 24th to 9th in the 358 Modified feature gaining 15 positions.
NASCAR 358 Modifieds and Late Models are in action this Saturday, June 25th, with racing starting at 7:30 p.m. The Checkered Flag Fan Club will be there to honor the winners and signing up new and renewal members for their wonderful fan organization that supports all forms of motorsports. The events will be video taped by RCN-TV for showing during the week.
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 Esaxton144@aol.com.
WHELEN ENGINEERING NIGHT NASCAR WHELEN 358 MODIFIED FEATURE FINISH (30 LAPS): 1. Duane Howard 2. Craig VonDohren 3. Jeff Strunk 4. Ryan Godown 5. Meme DeSantis 6. Brad Missimer 7. Glenn Strunk 8. Mike Gular 9. Kyle Weiss 10. Don Norris Jr. 11. Jack Swain 12. Kevin Albert Jr. 13. Nate Christman 14.Ray Swinehart 15. Kenny Gilmore 16. Chris Esposito 17. Todd Smith 18. Ryan Grim 19. Danny Erb (Balance of the field did not finish) 20. Mike Laise 21. John Willman 22. Kyle Follweiler 23. Shawn Reimert 24. Jeremy Banos 25. Addison Meitzler 26. Gary Hager 27. Doug Manmiller 28. Glenn Owens 29. Ron Seltman
WHELEN ENGINEERING NIGHT LATE MODEL FEATURE FINISH (20 LAPS):
1. Randy Stoudt 2. Ron Kline 3. Chuck Schutz 4. Danny Snyder 5. Kory Fleming 6. Mike Kellner 7. Doug Walton 8. John Giesler 9. Greg Hoffmaster 10. Lou Egrie Jr. 11. Steve Butler 12. John Favinger (Rest of the field did not finish) 13. Drew Weisser 14.David Ogin 15. Bill Lightcap 16. T.J. Mayberry 17. Wayne Pfeil Jr. 18. Dirk Rimrott 19. Rick Todorow 20. Sean Merkel
NEETS 40-LAP BIG CAR ENDURO FINISH: 1. Pat Hires 2. Chuck Eckert 3. Jason Brown 4. Brian Yelk 5. Drew Ott 6. Jamie Presley 7. Tyler Kerchner 8. Steve Wilson 9. Erik Wink 10. Howie Bott
1. Randy Stoudt 2. Ron Kline 3. Chuck Schutz 4. Danny Snyder 5. Kory Fleming 6. Mike Kellner 7. Doug Walton 8. John Giesler 9. Greg Hoffmaster 10. Lou Egrie Jr. 11. Steve Butler 12. John Favinger (Rest of the field did not finish) 13. Drew Weisser 14.David Ogin 15. Bill Lightcap 16. T.J. Mayberry 17. Wayne Pfeil Jr. 18. Dirk Rimrott 19. Rick Todorow 20. Sean Merkel
NEETS 40-LAP BIG CAR ENDURO FINISH: 1. Pat Hires 2. Chuck Eckert 3. Jason Brown 4. Brian Yelk 5. Drew Ott 6. Jamie Presley 7. Tyler Kerchner 8. Steve Wilson 9. Erik Wink 10. Howie Bott
UNOFFICIAL GRANDVIEW SPEEDWAY NASCAR POINT STANDINGS AS OF FINISH OF RACING ON SATURDAY, JUNE 18
UNOFFICIAL POINT STANDINGS FOR NASCAR MODIFIEDS
AS OF JUNE 18, 2011
AS OF JUNE 18, 2011
1. Duane Howard, Oley, PA #4 2063****
2. Jeff Strunk, Bechtelsville, PA #357 1891*
3. Craig VonDohren, Oley, PA #1C 1813*
4. Kyle Weiss, Hamburg, PA #21K 1313
5. Kenny Gilmore, Kutztown, #14 1230
6. Ray Swinehart, Perkiomenville, PA #33 1215
7. Ryan Godown, Ringoes, NJ, #R1 1153
8. Doug Manmiller, Shoemakersville, PA #46 1149
9. Mike Gular, Green Lane, PA #53 1144*
10. Glenn Strunk, Bechtelsville, PA #41 1131
11. Meme DeSantis, Temple, PA #88D 1117
12. Kevin Albert, Lebanon, PA #3A 1111
13. Don Norris, Douglassville, PA #976 1065
14. Shawn Reimert, Oley, PA #58s 1036
15. John Willman, Birdsboro, PA #74W 1023
16. Nate Christman, Oley, PA #37 898
17. Ryan Grim, Laury’s Station, PA #17 867
18. Terry Meitzler, Kutztown, PA #81 849
19. Kevin Hirthler, Boyertown, PA #117 827
20. Jack Swain, Pilesgrove, NJ #42S 817
21. Brad Missimer, Bechtelsville, PA #327 714
22. Jordan Umbenhauer, Richland, PA #19 706
23. Chris Esposito, Perkasie, PA #31 692
24. Addison Meitzler, Kutztown, PA #2 647
25. Jon Kellner, Jr., Lansdale, PA #67 638
26. Danny Erb, Boyertown, PA #44 636
27. Jimmy Horton IV, Neshanic Station, NJ #43 626
28. Ron Seltmann, Lower Pottsgrove, PA #R19 596
29. Gary Hager, Stewartsville, NJ #44H 594
30. Jarrad Miller, Barto, PA #917 592
UNOFFICIAL POINT STANDINGS FOR NASCAR LATE MODELS
AS OF JUNE 18, 2011
1. Chuck Schutz, Pottstown, PA #ONE 2020**
2. Danny Snyder, Green Lane, PA #4S 1966*
3. Mike Kellner, Lansdale, PA #57 1832
4. Randy Stoudt, Pottstown, PA #18R 1763**
5. Ron Kline, Salford, PA #3 1604**
6. Wayne Pfeil Jr., Mohnton, PA #72 1575
7. T. J. Mayberry, Sellersville, PA #27R 1510
8. Rick Todorow, Quakertown, PA #93 1497
9. Jonathan Favinger, Birdsboro, PA #18/10 1373
10. John Giesler, Aston, PA #ZT1 1354
11. Kory Fleming, Milford, NJ, #704 1274
12. Steve Butler, Quakertown, PA , #91 1241
13. Dave Ogin, Bechtelsville, PA #31 1214
14. Doug Walton, Spring City, PA #02 1132
15. Dirk Rimrott, Phoenixville, PA #92 991
16. Bill Lightcap, #10 880
17. Greg Hoffmaster, Pottstown, PA #69 852
18. Lou Egrie, Sr. Willow Grove, PA #X4 818
19. Lou Egrie Jr., Willow Grove, PA, #X4 675
20. Brian Shuey, Shoemakersville, PA #1 567
21. Randall Paxton, Factoryville, PA #22R 508
22. Kyle Saylor, Rheinhold, PA #14 412
23. Drew Weisser, Reading, PA #19 320
23. Buddy Mertz, New Berlinville, PA #00 160
25. Sean Merkel, #118 25
* denotes feature win
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267.934.7286 - cell/text
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Twitter: @ernsax
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