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Christine Jr. Returns to Victory Lane at SSP on Saturday Night
Newberrytown, PA (June 25, 2011) – On Saturday night, June 25, Manchester’s Randy Christine Jr. returned to victory lane for the second time this season by winning the 25-lap Late Model feature at the Susquehanna Speedway Park. In Street Stock racing action, Dan Zechman of Hanover came from a 15th place starting spot to win his fifth feature event of the season. Dover’s J.R. Rodriguiz won his first career Xtreme Stock Car feature event. York Haven’s Daryl Sipe continues to dominate the Mini Van division by winning his third of the season. Matt Wallace of Mt. Airy, MD wont he Classic Car 15-lap feature event. Kid’s Box Car races also highlighted the fun evening for everyone.
The 25-lap Late Model feature event started with Randy Christine Jr. quickly grabbing the lead from his fourth place starting spot. With lots of racing action behind him on the multi-groove track, Christine continued to hold a steady line around the track. Early on and throughout the mid-stages of the race, Alex Updegraff challenged Christine. With five laps remaining, Justin Ehrhart moved into the runner-up spot and put lots of pressure on Christine. Christine held the high line and went on to claim his second win of the season. Ehrhart settled for second, followed by Carl Billet, Updegraff and Larry Baer. Heat wins went to Updegraff and Baer.
Doug Bennett started on the pole of the 20-lap Street Stock feature and took the early lead. The man on the move was 15th place started, Dan Zechman who moved into the runner-up spot on lap 8. On lap 14, Zechman finally made the winning pass to claim his fifth win of the season over 4-time winner Doug Bennett. Scott Thunberg finished third, followed by Jim Palm Jr. and Nick Bloom. Jeff Haag and Bennett were heat race victors.
J.R. Rodriguez led from start to end to claim his career first Xtreme Stock Car feature event. Adam Smith pursued and challenged but was unable to make the winning pass and settled for second. Cameron Benyou finished in third, followed by Rich Lomman and Kody Sites. Patrick McClane and Lomman won their respective heat races.
Daryl Sipe led every lap of the Mini Van 10-lapper to claim his third victory of the year. Kyle martin finished second, followed by Donny Groff, Davey Groff Jr. and Jeremy Haines. Martin won the heat race.
Matt Wallace became the third different winner in as many Classic Car features at SSP. Jim Crocker was the runner-up, followed by Kurt Welsh, Justin Cullum and Neal Reamer.
On Thursday night, July 1, the Eichelberger's U-Pull-It Super Show VI will feature the 5th annual 600cc Micro Spring Speedweek race along with the second appearance of the season of the PA Sprint Series as well as the Classic Cars. Racing action begins at 7:00 p.m.
Racing action returns to the SSP Outback Track on Friday night, July 1 at 7:30 p.m. featuring quarter midgets, karts, Adult Speedcars and lawnmower racing action.
Racing action then returns to the Big Track at SSP on Saturday night, July 2 featuring the Late Models, Street Stocks, Xtreme Stock Cars, Road Warriors and PENNMAR Vintage Cars for the 6th Annual Summer Fun Championships. The start time is 7:00 p.m. for racing action on Saturday night.
The Susquehanna Speedway Park York Road
Susquehanna Speedway Park Race Results from Saturday, June 28, 2011
Late Models Feature (25 laps): 1. Randy Christine Jr.; 2. Justin Ehrhart; 3. Carl Billet; 4. Alex Updegraff; 5. Larry Baer; 6. Chris Knopp; 7. Chaz Walls; 8. John Moser Jr.; 9. Matt Adams; 10. Bob Weaver; 11. Gary Potts; 12. Denny Willey; 13. D.J. Groft; 14. Brad Shank; 15. Jason Rochelle; 16. Charles Potts; 17. Sterling Kinard.
FEATURE LAP LEADERS: Christine Jr. (1-25).
HEAT RACE WINNERS: Updegraff and Baer.
Street Stocks Feature (20 laps): 1. Dan Zechman; 2. Doug Bennett; 3. Scott Thunberg; 4. Jim Palm Jr.; 5. Nick Bloom; 6. Jimmy Combs; 7. Steve Ramsey; 8. Jeff Haag; 9. Jaynee Zeigler; 10. Don Zechman; 11. Brett Pickel; 12. David Latsha; 13. John Gossert; 14. Gene Myers; 15. Jimmy Slaseman; 16. Randy Zechman; 17, Eric Lingle.
FEATURE LAP LEADERS: Bennett (1-13); Dan Zechman (14-20).
HEAT RACE WINNERS: Bennett and Haag.
Xtreme Stock Car Feature (20 laps): 1. J.R. Rodriguez; 2. Adam Smith; 3. Cameron Benyou; 4. Rich Lomman; 5. Kody Sites; 6. Patrick McClane; 7. Johnny Palm; 8. Dan Snyder; 9. Rich Day; 10. Davey Nester; 11. Tim Hahn; 12. Josh Bloom; 13. John Remlein: DNS – Matt Wampler; Dave Goode Sr.; Matt Sowers; Tommy Slanker.
FEATURE LAP LEADERS: Rodriguez (1-20).
HEAT RACE WINNER: Lomman and McClane.
Mini Vans Feature (10 laps): 1. Daryl Sipe; 2. Kyle Martin; 3. Donny Groff; 4. Davey Groff Jr.; 5. Jeremy Haines; 6. Dillon Ross; 7. John Kitner.
FEATURE LAP LEADERS: Sipe (1-10).
HEAT RACE WINNER: Martin.
Classic Cars Feature (15 laps): 1. Matt Wallace; 2. Jim Crocker; 3. Kurt Welsh; 4. Justin Cullum; 5. Neal Reamer; 6. Charlie Summers; 7. Ron Grove; 8. Brandon Little; 9. Bill Brown Sr.; 10. Vince Crocker; 11. Pete Neal; 12. Tim Fake; 13. Rick Christine; 14. Bo Sheeler.
FEATURE LAP LEADERS: Wallace (1-15).
HEAT RACE WINNERS: Welsh and Wallace.
SSP Outback Track Race Results from Friday, June 24, 2011
(2011 Summer Shoot-Out Series Race #1)
Quarter Midgets - Classes with less than 3 entries were combined with similar classes:
120 Honda Junior Red (20 laps): 1. Preston Haines; 2. Cody Furman; 3. Cole Knopp.
HEAT RACE WINNER: Knopp.
120 Honda Junior Blue (20 laps): 1. Chayce Wolfe.
HEAT RACE WINNER: Wolfe.
3hp Brigg Junior Unrestricted (20 laps): 1. Pearson Haines.
HEAT RACE WINNER: Haines.
120 Honda Senior Light (20 laps): 1. Chase Gutshall; 2. Tanner Wolfe; 3. Austin Deibler; 4. Aimee Getgen; 5. Madyson Pacheco; 6. Ellie Fisher; 7. Macoy Fisher.
HEAT RACE WINNER: Gutshall and Getgen.
160 Honda Senior Light (20 laps): 1. Kyle Craker; 2. Aimee Getgen; 3. Madyson Pacheco; 4. Chase Gutshall; 5. Jake Frye.
HEAT RACE WINNER: Craker.
Briggs World Formula Light (20 laps): 1. Chase Donley; 2. Chase Gutshall; 3. Kyle Craker.
HEAT RACE WINNER: Gutshall.
Karts - Classes with less than 3 entries were combined with similar classes:
Flat - Pee Wee / Kid Kart (20 laps): 1. Griffin Lehr.
HEAT RACE WINNER: Lehr.
Flat - Junior Sportsman Blue (20 laps): 1. Kyle Moser; 2. Donald Beam.
HEAT RACE WINNER: Beam.
Champ - Junior Sportsman Blue (20 laps): 1. Hayden Pollack; 2. Trey Hivner.
HEAT RACE WINNER: Hivner.
Flat - Junior Restricted/Gold (20 laps): 1. Zachary Beam.
HEAT RACE WINNER: Beam.
Flat - Senior Stock Light (20 laps): 1. Eric Ritchey; 2. Jake Moser; 3. James O’Leary; 4. Brandon Keller; 2. Jake Moser.
HEAT RACE WINNER: Ritchey.
Flat - Senior Stock Medium (20 laps): 1. Travis Beck; 2. Jim Albright; 3. Michael Robertson.
HEAT RACE WINNER: Beck.
Adult Speedcars:
Adult Speedcars (20 laps): 1. Brandt Cook; 2. Holly Cook; 3. Forrest Zimmerman; 4. Deanna Frye; 5. George Rupp; 6. Brandt Fink Jr.; 7. Brandt Fink Sr.
HEAT RACE WINNER: Rupp and B. Cook.
Lawnmowers:
Lawnmowers – OHV (20 laps): 1. Kody Bahn; 2. Barry Eshelman.
HEAT RACE WINNER: Eshelman.
- 2011 SSP Schedule of Events –
(Schedule as of June 1, 2011 - Subject to Change)
June 29 (Wed.) Wednesday Night Test & Tune Session at Big Track (Gates open at 5:00 p.m.; Practice 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.)
and the Outback Track (Gates open at 5:30 p.m.; Practice 6:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.)
June 30 (Thur.) Eichelberger’s U-Pull-It Super Show VI - 5th Annual PA 600cc Micro Sprint Speedweek, PA Sprint Series,
Classic Cars (7:00 p.m.)
July 2 (Sat.) 6th Annual Summer Fun Championships – Late Models (30 laps), Street Stocks (25 laps), Xtreme Stocks
(Twin 15’s), Road Warriors and PENNMAR Vintage Cars (7:00 p.m.)
July 3 (Sun.) - July 14 (Thurs.): Track Closed (Summer Pit Stop / Vacation Break) – NO RACING
July 16 (Sat.) Stock Car Saturday Night - Late Models, Street Stocks, Xtreme Stocks, Road Warriors and Legends Cars
plus SSP Outback Track Spring Season Awards Presentation (7:00 p.m.); Hometown Heroes –
Hanover, Littlestown, McSherrystown, New Oxford & Orrtanna (All residents from these towns admitted free to grandstands)
July 20 (Wed.) Wednesday Night Test & Tune Session at Big Track (Gates open at 5:00 p.m.; Practice 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.)
and the Outback Track (Gates open at 5:30 p.m.; Practice 6:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.)
July 23 (Sat.) Christmas in July with Santa Claus Visit - Late Models, Street Stocks, Xtreme Stocks, Road Warriors and
Classic Cars (7:00 p.m.); Hometown Heroes – Halifax, Jonestown, Mt. Penn (All residents from these towns admitted free to grandstands)
July 30 (Sat.) Members 1st FCU Kid’s Money Scramble - Late Models, Street Stocks, Xtreme Stocks, Mini Vans and
PENNMAR Vintage Cars (7:00 p.m.); Hometown Heroes – Reinholds & Middletown, Myerstown (All
town residents admitted free to grandstands)
August 3 (Wed.) Wednesday Night Test & Tune Session at Big Track (Gates open at 5:00 p.m.; Practice 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.)
and the Outback Track (Gates open at 5:30 p.m.; Practice 6:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.)
August 6 (Sat.) Annual Picnic in the Pits & Bike/Toy Giveaway - Late Models, Street Stocks, Xtreme Stocks, Road
Warriors and Women on Wheels Mini Vans (7:00 p.m.)
August 13 (Sat.) Camera & Autograph Night - Late Models, Street Stocks, Xtreme Stocks, Road Warriors and Legends Cars
(7:00 p.m.)
August 17 (Wed.) Wednesday Night Test & Tune Session at Big Track (Gates open at 5:00 p.m.; Practice 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.)
and the Outback Track (Gates open at 5:30 p.m.; Practice 6:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.)
August 20 (Sat.) Xcel 600 Modified “Heritage Cup” - Late Models, Street Stocks, Xtreme Stocks, Mini Vans, PENNMAR
Vintage Cars plus Xcel 600 Modifieds (7:00 p.m.); Hometown Heroes – Mechanicsburg, Camp Hill & Dillsburg (All town residents admitted free to grandstands)
August 27 (Sat.) York County Racing Club Night - Late Models, Street Stocks, Xtreme Stocks, Road Warriors and Classic
Cars (7:00 p.m.); Hometown Heroes – Pottsville, Schnecksville, East Earl & Coatesville (All town
residents admitted free to grandstands)
August 31 (Wed.) Wednesday Night Test & Tune Session at Big Track (Gates open at 5:00 p.m.; Practice 6:00 p.m. - 9:00
p.m.) and the Outback Track (Gates open at 5:30 p.m.; Practice 6:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.)
September 3 (Sat.) 11th Annual York County Nationals – Late Models (32 laps), Street Stocks (25 laps), Xtreme Stock Cars,
Road Warriors and Legends Cars - (6:00 p.m. - note new start time)
September 10 (Sat.) Stock Car Saturday Night - Late Models, Street Stocks, Xtreme Stocks, Mini Vans and PA Sprint Series
(6:00 p.m.)
September 14 (Wed.) Wednesday Night Test & Tune Session at Big Track (Gates open at 5:00 p.m.; Practice 6:00 p.m. - 9:00
p.m.) and the Outback Track (Gates open at 5:30 p.m.; Practice 6:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.)
September 17 (Sat.) SSP Track Championship Night - Late Models (25 laps), Street Stocks, Xtreme Stock Cars, Road
Warriors, Classic Cars & EMMR Vintage Car Exhibition plus SSP Outback Track Summer Season
Awards Presentation (6:00 p.m.)
September 21 (Wed.) Wednesday Night Test & Tune Session at Big Track (Gates open at 5:00 p.m.; Practice 6:00 p.m. - 9:00
p.m.) and the Outback Track (Gates open at 5:30 p.m.; Practice 6:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.)
September 23 (Fri.) 6th Annual Susquehanna Showdown Qualifying Night for Late Models and Four Cylinder Stock Cars
(7:00 p.m.) – Rain date: Saturday, September 24 (Championship Night will move to Sunday,
September 25).
September 24 (Sat.) 6th Annual Susquehanna Showdown for Late Models (50 laps), Road Warrior World Championship &
Super Sportsman tour (6:00 p.m.) – Rain date: Sunday, September 25.
October 19 (Wed.) Wed. Night Test & Tune Session at Big Track (Gates open at 5:00 p.m.; Practice 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.)
October 21 (Fri.) 8th Annual Miller’s Racing Parts Fall Classic Qualifying Night - Street Stocks, Xtreme Stock Cars and
Four Cylinder Stock Cars (7:00 p.m.) – Rain date: Saturday, October 22 (Championship Night will move to Sun., October 23)
October 22 (Sat.) 8th Annual Miller’s Racing Parts Fall Classic Championship Night - Street Stocks, Xtreme Stock Cars
and Four Cylinder Stock Cars (6:00 p.m.) – Rain date: Sunday, October 23.
October 26 (Wed.) Wed. Night Test & Tune Session at Big Track (Gates open at 5:00 p.m.; Practice 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.)
October 29 (Sat.) Candy Bowl VII presented by J&K Salvage - ARDC Wingless Midgets, 600cc Micro Sprints, Sportsman
Modifieds, Legends Cars, Byers Tires Thundercars Championship & Mini Vans (3:00 p.m.) - Rain
date: Sunday, October 30.
November 5 (Sat.) 8th Annual Turkey 200 Enduro – Big Car Enduro (125 laps) & 4/6 Cylinder Small Car Enduro (75
laps) plus Classic Cars & Mini Vans (1:00 p.m.); Rain date: Sunday, November 6.
November 12 (Sat.) The Final Showdown – Super 410 Sprint Car Finale & 358 Sprint Cars (2:00 p.m. )
The Next Wednesday Night Test & Tune is on June 29
The next Wednesday Night Test & Tune session will be held on Wednesday, June 29 at the Susquehanna Speedway Park 5:00 p.m. with open track time from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. by class. Each session will be 6 – 8 laps per session. The grandstands are open free to the public. Each class will receive 4 to 5 rounds of 6/8 laps each or more if time permits. The fuel pumps from Miller’s Racing Parts will not be open. Anyone needing fuel should contact Miller’s Racing Parts directly at 717-766-0181. The main concession stand will be open throughout the night.
Also on Wednesday night, there will an open practice session for quarter midgets and karts at the Outback Track from 6:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. under the lights. The gates will open at 5:30 p.m. with open practice from 6:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. The cost will be $20.00 per driver with no charge for anyone else entering the grandstand and “cold pit” areas. All Outback Track participants should enter the pits from the Kise Mill Road
2011 Wednesday Night Open Test & Tune Sessions
(Any divisions of racing welcome)
June 29
July 20
August 3 & August 17 & August 31
September 14 & September 21
Big Track Only: October 19 & October 26
Big Track - Gates open 5:00 p.m.; Practice 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Outback Track on Wednesdays (Gates open 5:30 p.m.; Practice 6:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.)
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