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COMING EVENTS:
Tuesday, June 28, 7:30 p.m. Celebrate the 100th Thunder on the Hill Show featuring Pennsylvania Sprint Speedweek 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 FIREWORKLS and Kory Fleming Kid’s Bike Giveaway. $20 adult admission, $5 for children 6 through 11 and kids under 6 are free.
Sunday, July 3, 1 p.m. (Warmups at 12:30 p.m.) Neets Enduro racing and Outlaw Slingshots.
Saturday, July 9, 7:30 p.m. NASCAR 358 Modifieds and Late Models. Mavericks Motorcycle Club Night.
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
MANMILLER AND SCHUTZ WIN FEATURE RACES AT GRANDVIEW
BECHTELSVILLE, PA June 26,2011. . . It only took Doug Manmiller five years to get back to victory lane at Grandview Speedway. On Saturday night Manmiller was able to wheel the GMI Electric No. 46 to victory in the 30-lap NASCAR 358 Modified feature race for the first time since July 8, 2006. Chuck Schutz was able to drive the BPG Racing/Jesse Baro Trucking No. 1 to his third win of the season in the 20-lap Late Model feature race.
It took Manmiller until the 27th lap to charge in front of Nate Christman to grab the top spot in the Modified featue and then lead the rest of the way for the victory. Jeff Strunk came on strong in the closing laps to grab third while Christman, who had a large number of the feature laps, had to settle for third. Current NASCAR 358 Modified point leader Duane Howard came home in fourth spot followed by Mike Gular.
Chuck Schutz took the lead in the 20-lap Late Model feature with less than half the laps to go to the finish getting by Wayne Pfeil. Five laps later Randy Stoudt challenged Schutz for the lead and made a slide for the top spot, in front of Schutz, in the fourth turn and spun himself out of a possible top spot. Schutz was able to keep control and hold on to the top spot to lead the balance of the race and get the win. Second place went to Sean Merkel followed by Rick Todorow, Ron Kline and Randy Stoudt who was able to charge back from the rear of the field after his spin.
The 410 sprints and 358 modifieds are in action on Tuesday, June 28th at 7:30 p.m. while on Saturday, July 2nd, 7:30 p.m. it will be Curt J. High & Associates Firecracker 40 for late models, NASCAR 358 modified action, FIREWORKS and a bicycle giveaway for two lucky boys and two lucky girls courtesy of Kory Fleming. Admission for July 2nd will be $20 for adults.
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FULL STORY
MANMILLER WINS NASCAR MOD FEATURE FOR FIRST TIME IN FIVE YEARS, SCHUTZ GETS ANOTHER WIN AT GRANDVIEW
MANMILLER AND SCHUTZ WIN FEATURE RACES AT GRANDVIEW
BECHTELSVILLE, PA June 26,2011. . . It only took Doug Manmiller five years to get back to victory lane at Grandview Speedway. On Saturday night Manmiller was able to wheel the GMI Electric No. 46 to victory in the 30-lap NASCAR 358 Modified feature race for the first time since July 8, 2006. Chuck Schutz was able to drive the BPG Racing/Jesse Baro Trucking No. 1 to his third win of the season in the 20-lap Late Model feature race.
It took Manmiller until the 27th lap to charge in front of Nate Christman to grab the top spot in the Modified featue and then lead the rest of the way for the victory. Jeff Strunk came on strong in the closing laps to grab third while Christman, who had a large number of the feature laps, had to settle for third. Current NASCAR 358 Modified point leader Duane Howard came home in fourth spot followed by Mike Gular.
Chuck Schutz took the lead in the 20-lap Late Model feature with less than half the laps to go to the finish getting by Wayne Pfeil. Five laps later Randy Stoudt challenged Schutz for the lead and made a slide for the top spot, in front of Schutz, in the fourth turn and spun himself out of a possible top spot. Schutz was able to keep control and hold on to the top spot to lead the balance of the race and get the win. Second place went to Sean Merkel followed by Rick Todorow, Ron Kline and Randy Stoudt who was able to charge back from the rear of the field after his spin.
The 410 sprints and 358 modifieds are in action on Tuesday, June 28th at 7:30 p.m. while on Saturday, July 2nd, 7:30 p.m. it will be Curt J. High & Associates Firecracker 40 for late models, NASCAR 358 modified action, FIREWORKS and a bicycle giveaway for two lucky boys and two lucky girls courtesy of Kory Fleming. Admission for July 2nd will be $20 for adults.
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FULL STORY
MANMILLER WINS NASCAR MOD FEATURE FOR FIRST TIME IN FIVE YEARS, SCHUTZ GETS ANOTHER WIN AT GRANDVIEW
BECHTELSVILLE, PA June 26, 2011 . . . Veteran NASCAR 358 Modified racer Doug Manmiller won the 30-lap NASCAR Whelen All American Series 358 Modified feature race at Grandview Speedway on Saturday night. The win was the first at Grandview for the Shoemakersville, PA racer since July 8, 2006. In the 20-lap feature for the NASCAR Late Models Chuck Schutz survived the caution marred event to win his third of the season.
In victory lane Manmiller had nothing but high praise for his crew, the sponsors, and car owners Josh and Beth Biever. “The guys busted their tail getting this new car ready,” said Manmiller. “What a run.”
Manmiller pointed out that the car finished the race with some front end damage as a result of an altercation with one of the track’s guard rails early in the feature race.
Brad Grim charged to the front at the start in the 30-lap Modified feature race with Todd Smith and Brad Missimer tagging along. Six time champion Craig VonDohren brought out the first caution when he clipped an infield marker tire and spun. At the five lap marker Grim was still in front but Brad Missimer had moved into second spot.
The next time around a three wide effort in turn four did not work and Brad Grim hit the wall with Missimer getting the top spot.
Just short of the halfway mark Kyle Follweiler spun in turn one and the resulting caution had the field close up on the leader.
On the restart Nate Christman, a graduate of the Late Model ranks, charged to the front coming off turn four.
At 20 circuits Christman looked to be on his way to a first career win but Doug Manmiller had different ideas.
First Manmiller got rid of Missimer and set his sights on the leader.
At 25 laps Manmiller was right on the rear of the lead and just two laps later he took control of the race and went on to win. Jeff Strunk (Bechtelsville) finished second (after starting the race in 21st spot) while Nate Christman (Oley) had the best finish of his career in the Modifieds getting third. Duane Howard (Oley) finished fourth while fifth spot went to Mike Gular coming from 19th starting spot.
The 20-lap feature for NASCAR Late Models was a caution filled event that had a multi car accident halting activity even before the first lap was complete. John Favinger did manage to lead the first lap with Kory Fleming in hot pursuit.
With Ron Kline charging on the outside and Kory Fleming holding on to second spot the two tangled bringing out another caution. And just two laps late Steve Butler spun to create another caution while Favinger continued to be the man to beat.
At eight laps Favinger had mechanical problems giving the lead to Wayne Pfeil. Just a couple laps after that Chuck Schutz charged to the front with Randy Stoudt close behind.
With five circuits of the one-third-mile, banked clay oval remaining Stoudt tried a slide up in front of leader Schutz with Stoudt spinning out and going to the rear of the field while Schutz was able to maintain the lead.
For the next five laps Schutz (Pottstown) was able to hold on to the top spot for his third win of the season and kept him in first place in the Late Model point standings. Second spot went to Sean Merkel (Gilbertsville) followed by Rick Todorow (Quakertown), Ron Kline (Salford) and Randy Stoudt (Pottstown) able to charge back from his spin.
Schutz, a four time track Late Model champion, thanked his sponsors, his crew and his car owners. He was able to continue his lead in the point chase as he tries for championship number five.
Qualifying heat victories (each 12 laps) in the 358 Modifieds were won by Jarrad Miller, Brad Missimer, Duane Howard and Kevin Hirthler while the 10-lap consolation races were won by Jeff Strunk and Jack Swain. The Late Model qualifiers, each 8 laps, were won by John Favinger and Kory Fleming.
The Checkered Flag Fan Club, a fan organization that supports all forms of motorsports, was on hand to honor the winners.
The Cargo Trailer Sales gift certificates went to 10th place feature finishers Meme DeSantis in the 358 Modified and John Favinger in the Late Models.
The Dan’s Deli Halfway Leader awards in each feature were presented to Wayne Pfeil in the Late Models and Nate Christman in the Modifieds.
The Salvage Transport Late Model Hard Charger award was earned by by Sean Merkel gaining 11 sports in the feature while Mike Kramer/Sponsors of Bobby Gunther Walsh Modified Hard Charger Award went to Jeff Strunk gaining 19 positions.
The 410 sprints and 358 modifieds will be in action on Tuesday, June 28th at 7:30 p.m. The Pennsylvania Sprint Speedweek event will be the 100th Thunder on the Hill promotion presented at Grandview Speedway.
Coming up on Saturday, July 2nd, 7:30 p.m. will the big event of the season for the late model stock cars, the Curt J. High &Associates Firecracker 40 along with the 358 modifieds plus a great FIREWORKS show. Late Model racer Kory Fleming will give away two bikes to young girls and two bikes to young boys. Adult admission is $20. Keith Gerhart will be on hand to sing the National Anthem and God Bless America.
Finishing out the big holiday weekend at Grandview will be the NEETS Enduro racing events along with Outlaw slingshots. Racing at 1 p.m. on Sunday, July 3rd. The Enduros will run a 107 lap race for big cars and a 104 lap race for small cars plus a race for the ladies. Slingshots go in qualifying events topped by a 25-lap feature.
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.
In victory lane Manmiller had nothing but high praise for his crew, the sponsors, and car owners Josh and Beth Biever. “The guys busted their tail getting this new car ready,” said Manmiller. “What a run.”
Manmiller pointed out that the car finished the race with some front end damage as a result of an altercation with one of the track’s guard rails early in the feature race.
Brad Grim charged to the front at the start in the 30-lap Modified feature race with Todd Smith and Brad Missimer tagging along. Six time champion Craig VonDohren brought out the first caution when he clipped an infield marker tire and spun. At the five lap marker Grim was still in front but Brad Missimer had moved into second spot.
The next time around a three wide effort in turn four did not work and Brad Grim hit the wall with Missimer getting the top spot.
Just short of the halfway mark Kyle Follweiler spun in turn one and the resulting caution had the field close up on the leader.
On the restart Nate Christman, a graduate of the Late Model ranks, charged to the front coming off turn four.
At 20 circuits Christman looked to be on his way to a first career win but Doug Manmiller had different ideas.
First Manmiller got rid of Missimer and set his sights on the leader.
At 25 laps Manmiller was right on the rear of the lead and just two laps later he took control of the race and went on to win. Jeff Strunk (Bechtelsville) finished second (after starting the race in 21st spot) while Nate Christman (Oley) had the best finish of his career in the Modifieds getting third. Duane Howard (Oley) finished fourth while fifth spot went to Mike Gular coming from 19th starting spot.
The 20-lap feature for NASCAR Late Models was a caution filled event that had a multi car accident halting activity even before the first lap was complete. John Favinger did manage to lead the first lap with Kory Fleming in hot pursuit.
With Ron Kline charging on the outside and Kory Fleming holding on to second spot the two tangled bringing out another caution. And just two laps late Steve Butler spun to create another caution while Favinger continued to be the man to beat.
At eight laps Favinger had mechanical problems giving the lead to Wayne Pfeil. Just a couple laps after that Chuck Schutz charged to the front with Randy Stoudt close behind.
With five circuits of the one-third-mile, banked clay oval remaining Stoudt tried a slide up in front of leader Schutz with Stoudt spinning out and going to the rear of the field while Schutz was able to maintain the lead.
For the next five laps Schutz (Pottstown) was able to hold on to the top spot for his third win of the season and kept him in first place in the Late Model point standings. Second spot went to Sean Merkel (Gilbertsville) followed by Rick Todorow (Quakertown), Ron Kline (Salford) and Randy Stoudt (Pottstown) able to charge back from his spin.
Schutz, a four time track Late Model champion, thanked his sponsors, his crew and his car owners. He was able to continue his lead in the point chase as he tries for championship number five.
Qualifying heat victories (each 12 laps) in the 358 Modifieds were won by Jarrad Miller, Brad Missimer, Duane Howard and Kevin Hirthler while the 10-lap consolation races were won by Jeff Strunk and Jack Swain. The Late Model qualifiers, each 8 laps, were won by John Favinger and Kory Fleming.
The Checkered Flag Fan Club, a fan organization that supports all forms of motorsports, was on hand to honor the winners.
The Cargo Trailer Sales gift certificates went to 10th place feature finishers Meme DeSantis in the 358 Modified and John Favinger in the Late Models.
The Dan’s Deli Halfway Leader awards in each feature were presented to Wayne Pfeil in the Late Models and Nate Christman in the Modifieds.
The Salvage Transport Late Model Hard Charger award was earned by by Sean Merkel gaining 11 sports in the feature while Mike Kramer/Sponsors of Bobby Gunther Walsh Modified Hard Charger Award went to Jeff Strunk gaining 19 positions.
The 410 sprints and 358 modifieds will be in action on Tuesday, June 28th at 7:30 p.m. The Pennsylvania Sprint Speedweek event will be the 100th Thunder on the Hill promotion presented at Grandview Speedway.
Coming up on Saturday, July 2nd, 7:30 p.m. will the big event of the season for the late model stock cars, the Curt J. High &Associates Firecracker 40 along with the 358 modifieds plus a great FIREWORKS show. Late Model racer Kory Fleming will give away two bikes to young girls and two bikes to young boys. Adult admission is $20. Keith Gerhart will be on hand to sing the National Anthem and God Bless America.
Finishing out the big holiday weekend at Grandview will be the NEETS Enduro racing events along with Outlaw slingshots. Racing at 1 p.m. on Sunday, July 3rd. The Enduros will run a 107 lap race for big cars and a 104 lap race for small cars plus a race for the ladies. Slingshots go in qualifying events topped by a 25-lap feature.
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.
CHECKERED FLAG FAN CLUB NIGHT NASCAR WHELEN 358 MODIFIED FEATURE FINISH (30 LAPS): 1. Doug Manmiller 2. Jeff Strunk 3. Nate Christman 4. Duane Howard 5. Mike Gular 6. Brad Missimer 7. Ryan Godown 8. Kenny Gilmore 9. Kyle Weiss 10. Meme DeSantis 11. Jordan Umbenhauer 12. Glenn Strunk 13. Craig VonDohren 14. Todd Smith 15. John Willman 16. Jimmy Horton IV 17. Jarrod Miller 18. Terry Meitzler 19. Jack Swain 20. Danny Erb (Balance of field did not finish) 21. Kyle Follweiler 22. Ray Swinehart 23. Glenn Owens 24. Kevin Hirthler 25. Justin Grim 26. Don Norris Jr. 27. Shawn Reimert 28. Jon Kellner Jr. 29. Brad Grim
CHECKERED FLAG FAN CLUB NIGHT LATE MODEL FEATURE FINISH (20 LAPS): 1. Chuck Schutz 2. Sean Merkel 3. Rick Todorow 4. Ron Kline 5. Randy Stoudt 6. John Giesler 7. T.J. Mayberry 8. Wayne Pfeil Jr. 9. Dirk Rimrott 10. Johnny Favinger (Balance of the field did not finish) 11. Bill Lightcap 12. Buddy Mertz 13. David Ogin 14. Kory Fleming 15. Doug Walton 16. Steve Butler 17. Danny Snyder 18. Mike Kellner 19. Lou Egrie Sr.
UNOFFICIAL POINT STANDINGS FOR NASCAR MODIFIEDS
AS OF JUNE 25, 2011
AS OF JUNE 25, 2011
1. Duane Howard, Oley, PA #4 2343****
2. Jeff Strunk, Bechtelsville, PA #357 2186*
3. Craig VonDohren, Oley, PA #1C 2000*
4. Kyle Weiss, Hamburg, PA #21K 1541
5. Kenny Gilmore, Kutztown, #14 1467
6. Doug Manmiller, Shoemakersville, PA #46 1458*
7. Mike Gular, Green Lane, PA #53 1410*
8. Ryan Godown, Ringoes, NJ, #R1 1401
9. Meme DeSantis, Temple, PA #88D 1333
10. Glenn Strunk, Bechtelsville, PA #41 1328
11. Ray Swinehart, Perkiomenville, PA #33 1305
12. John Willman, Birdsboro, PA #74W 1187
13. Nate Christman, Oley, PA #37 1186
14. Kevin Albert, Lebanon, PA #3A 1121
15. Don Norris, Douglassville, PA #976 1119
16. Shawn Reimert, Oley, PA #58s 1078
17. Terry Meitzler, Kutztown, PA #81 982
18. Brad Missimer, Bechtelsville, PA #327 974
19. Jack Swaim, Pilesgrove, NJ #42S 942
20. Jordan Umbenhauer, Richland, PA #19 915
21. Kevin Hirthler, Boyertown, PA #117 907
22. Ryan Grim, Laury’s Station, PA #17 877
23. Jimmy Horton IV, Neshanic Station, NJ #43 783
24. Danny Erb, Boyertown, PA #44 752
25. Jarrad Miller, Barto, PA #917 742
26. Chris Esposito, Perkasie, PA #31 692
27. Kyle Follweiler, Slatington, PA #42 675
28. Jon Kellner, Jr., Lansdale, PA #67 670
29. Addison Meitzler, Kutztown, PA #2 657
30. Ron Seltmann, Lower Pottsgrove, PA #R19 606
UNOFFICIAL POINT STANDINGS FOR NASCAR LATE MODELS
AS OF JUNE 25, 2011
1. Chuck Schutz, Pottstown, PA #ONE 2329***
2. Danny Snyder, Green Lane, PA #4S 2115*
3. Randy Stoudt, Pottstown, PA #18R 2028**
4. Mike Kellner, Lansdale, PA #57 1968
5. Ron Kline, Salford, PA #3 1882**
6. Wayne Pfeil Jr., Mohnton, PA #72 1812
7. Rick Todorow, Quakertown, PA #93 1785
8. T. J. Mayberry, Sellersville, PA #27R 1757
9. John Giesler, Aston, PA #ZT1 1610
10. Jonathan Favinger, Birdsboro, PA #18/10 1593
11. Kory Fleming, Milford, NJ, #704 1454
12. Dave Ogin, Bechtelsville, PA #31 1394
13. Steve Butler, Quakertown, PA , #91 1391
14. Doug Walton, Spring City, PA #02 1297
15. Dirk Rimrott, Phoenixville, PA #92 1211
16. Bill Lightcap, #10 1080
18. Lou Egrie, Sr. Willow Grove, PA #X4 938
18. Greg Hoffmaster, Pottstown, PA #69 852
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. Sean Merkel, Gilbertsville, PA #118 408
24. Buddy Mertz, New Berlinville, PA #00 350
25. Drew Weisser, Reading, PA #19 320
* denotes feature win
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