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COMING EVENTS:
Saturday, September 10, 7:30 p.m. Green Lane Wm. Penn/Four Star Lettering Night featuring the NASCAR 358 Modifieds and Late Models. Final point events of the season. Plus the Vince’s Towing Legends Owners race, 15 laps.
Saturday, September 17, 7 p.m. 41st Annual BPG Racing Freedom 76 for Modifieds paying $20,000 to win plus lap money. Auto Glass Specialties Freedom Fest in the afternoon, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.. Rain date Saturday, September 24th
Saturday, September 24, 7 p.m. If not needed as a rain date for the BPG Racing Freedom 76 Open Competition Modifieds and Late Models will be run.
Sunday, September 25, 1 p.m. Junk-A-Thon featuring 100-lap race for Big Cars, 100-lap race for Small Cars, Vintage Cars and Ladies Enduro race.
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
KELLNER JR. AND RON KLINE WIN AT GRANDVIEW ON SATURDAY
KELLNER JR. AND RON KLINE WIN AT GRANDVIEW ON SATURDAY
BECHTELSVILLE, PA September 4, 2011 . . . Leading all the laps in the 30-lap NASCAR 358 Modified feature race Jon Kellner Jr. was able to claim his second career victory on Saturday night at Grandview Speedway. In the 30 lap Late Model Memorial race the win went to Ron Kline for his fifth win of the season.
At the drop of the green for the 358 Modifieds, 29 cars starting the feature, Jon Kellner Jr. battled Bobby Gunther Walsh for the lead on the first lap and once in front set the pace for the entire feature race to claim the $2,500 first place money. Second spot went to current point leader Jeff Strunk coming from 14th starting spot to put pressure on the leader at the finish. Past champion Terry Meitzler grabbed third followed by Jarrad Miller and Doug Manmiller, who came from 29th starting spot.
In the Late Model feature, run in memory of those involved at the speedway over the years who have since passed away, Ron Kline took the lead from Kory Fleming on the 18th circuit and led the rest of the way to get his fifth win of the season. The victory was worth $1,275 for Kline. Second spot went to current point leader Chuck Schutz followed by Randy Stoudt who came from 18th starting position. Danny Snyder finished fourth and Lou Egrie Sr. grabbed 5th. There were 25 cars starting in the 30-lap feature race.
The final point events of the season will be presented for the NASCAR 358 Modifieds and Late Models along with the Vince’s Towing Legends Owners race. The night of racing will be sponsored by Green Lane William Penn/ Four Star Lettering. Spectator gates open at 5:30 p.m. with racing at 7:30 p.m.
At the drop of the green for the 358 Modifieds, 29 cars starting the feature, Jon Kellner Jr. battled Bobby Gunther Walsh for the lead on the first lap and once in front set the pace for the entire feature race to claim the $2,500 first place money. Second spot went to current point leader Jeff Strunk coming from 14th starting spot to put pressure on the leader at the finish. Past champion Terry Meitzler grabbed third followed by Jarrad Miller and Doug Manmiller, who came from 29th starting spot.
In the Late Model feature, run in memory of those involved at the speedway over the years who have since passed away, Ron Kline took the lead from Kory Fleming on the 18th circuit and led the rest of the way to get his fifth win of the season. The victory was worth $1,275 for Kline. Second spot went to current point leader Chuck Schutz followed by Randy Stoudt who came from 18th starting position. Danny Snyder finished fourth and Lou Egrie Sr. grabbed 5th. There were 25 cars starting in the 30-lap feature race.
The final point events of the season will be presented for the NASCAR 358 Modifieds and Late Models along with the Vince’s Towing Legends Owners race. The night of racing will be sponsored by Green Lane William Penn/ Four Star Lettering. Spectator gates open at 5:30 p.m. with racing at 7:30 p.m.
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FULL STORY
KELLNER GETS SECOND CAREER NASCAR 358 MODIFIED WIN AND KLINE GETS 5TH LATE MODEL WIN OF SEASON AT GRANDVIEW
FULL STORY
KELLNER GETS SECOND CAREER NASCAR 358 MODIFIED WIN AND KLINE GETS 5TH LATE MODEL WIN OF SEASON AT GRANDVIEW
BECHTELSVILLE, PA September 4, 2011 . . . Young Jon Kellner Jr. drove his own Power Washers/Mary Kay Products sponsored No. 67 to victory, his second career win, in the 30-lap NASCAR 358 Modified feature race at Grandview Speedway on Saturday night while Ron Kline wheeled his own V&M Towing/Harleysville Mattress No. 3 to his fifth win of the season claiming the 30-lap Late Model Memorial Classic.
“I tried not to make any mistakes in the closing laps,” said Kellner in victory lane. “I dealt with it (Strunk being right on his rear) on top where the groove was.”
Kellner got the jump on Bobby Gunther Walsh, who shared the front row with him, at the start of the 30-lap Modified feature. Once in front the Lansdale, PA youngster led the 29 car starting field through the first lap and all the laps that followed.
Kellner, Walsh and Ron Seltman set the pace in the early laps. At six laps Nate Christman and Mike Laise tangled in the fourth turn bringing out the first caution. One lap later Kevin Hirthler spun and went to the pits.
At the midway mark Kellner was still in front with Jarrad Miller putting pressure on. Track champion Duane Howard stopped in turn four with a tire issue and went to the pits. Kyle Weiss brought out a caution on lap later when he spun.
The battle for the top spot continued with Terry Meitzler now applying the pressure to the leader. Ryan Godown, in third, broke on the 23rd lap and that caution closed the field up on Kellner.
With five laps to go Jeff Strunk and Terry Meitzler were challenging for the top spot but the youngster was able to hold on to the lead and have a 0.192 second edge at the checkered flag to gain the $2,500 win over point leader Jeff Strunk (Bechtelsville), coming from 14th starting spot, followed by Meitzler (Kutztown), Jarrad Miller (Barto) and Doug Manmiller (Shoemakersville) who came from 29th starting spot to finish fifth.
In the 30-lap Memorial Classic for the Late Models, a remembrance to those who were involved at Grandview over the years and had passed on, had Kory Fleming setting the pace at the start with John Favinger right on his rear.
At the 10-lap mark Fleming, looking for his first career win at Grandview, had Danny Snyder and Ron Kline to contend with.
On the 18th lap Fleming bobbled in turn two and that allowed Kline to get under him and take the top spot.
With one lap to go John Giesler spun in Turn 3 and that brought out the caution closing up the field on the leader.
Kline, a past champion, was able to lead the final lap and tab his 5th win of the season. It was the second time that Kline had been able to win a Memorial Classic. The Salford racer had a narrow margin over current point leader Chuck Schutz (Pottstown) at the finish. Third spot went to Randy Stoudt (Pottstown) coming from 18th starting position while Danny Snyder (Green Lane) and Lou Egrie Sr. (Willow Grove) followed.
“The car was good and the track was good,” said the winner in victory lane. “All of us that race Late Models here should give thanks to Mark Garman for putting this event together for us.” The win was worth $1,275 to Kline and attracted the largest field of Late Models this season with 25 cars starting the feature race.
Qualifying heat races for the 358 Modifieds, each 12 laps, were won by Terry Meitzler, Ron Seltman, Jon Kellner Jr. and Mike Laise. Consolation events, 10 laps each, saw wins going to Kyle Weiss and Chris Esposito. For the Late Models qualifying events (each 8 laps) went to John Favinger, Mike Kellner and Ron Kline while the special Passmore Pursuit, 8 cars racing 8 laps with last place driver on each lap dropping out, was won by Randy Stoudt.
The Cargo Trailer Sales gift certificates went to 10th place feature finishers Rick Todorow in the Late Models and Glenn Strunk in the Modifieds.
The Dan’s Deli Halfway Leader awards in each feature were presented to Jon Kellner Jr. in Modifieds and Kory Fleming in the Late Models.
The Salvage Transport Late Model Hard Charger award was earned by Randy Stoudt coming from 18th starting spot to finish third while the Mike Kramer/Sponsors of Bobby Gunther Walsh Modified Hard Charger Award went to Meme DeSantis who charged from 24th to 8th.
Christman’s Meat Market gave a $30 pit pass to Ron Kline
The final point race of the season is set for Saturday, September 10th. Green Lane Wm. Penn/4 Star Lettering will be the sponsor of the night of racing as the event becomes a tradition with their sponsorship. Featured will be the NASCAR 358 Modifieds and Late Models. Racing starts at 7:30 p.m.
Coming up on Saturday, September 17th, 7 p.m. the 41st Annual BPG Racing Freedom 76 with the Modifieds going 76 laps with the winner taking home $20,000 plus lap money. Adult tickets are priced at $30 while youngsters 6 thru 11 pay $10 and under 6 are admitted free. The Auto Glass Specialties BPG Racing Freedom Fan Fest is set for 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. with kids games, dunk tank, autograph sessions, and more. A fun afternoon before some very serious racing action.
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.
“I tried not to make any mistakes in the closing laps,” said Kellner in victory lane. “I dealt with it (Strunk being right on his rear) on top where the groove was.”
Kellner got the jump on Bobby Gunther Walsh, who shared the front row with him, at the start of the 30-lap Modified feature. Once in front the Lansdale, PA youngster led the 29 car starting field through the first lap and all the laps that followed.
Kellner, Walsh and Ron Seltman set the pace in the early laps. At six laps Nate Christman and Mike Laise tangled in the fourth turn bringing out the first caution. One lap later Kevin Hirthler spun and went to the pits.
At the midway mark Kellner was still in front with Jarrad Miller putting pressure on. Track champion Duane Howard stopped in turn four with a tire issue and went to the pits. Kyle Weiss brought out a caution on lap later when he spun.
The battle for the top spot continued with Terry Meitzler now applying the pressure to the leader. Ryan Godown, in third, broke on the 23rd lap and that caution closed the field up on Kellner.
With five laps to go Jeff Strunk and Terry Meitzler were challenging for the top spot but the youngster was able to hold on to the lead and have a 0.192 second edge at the checkered flag to gain the $2,500 win over point leader Jeff Strunk (Bechtelsville), coming from 14th starting spot, followed by Meitzler (Kutztown), Jarrad Miller (Barto) and Doug Manmiller (Shoemakersville) who came from 29th starting spot to finish fifth.
In the 30-lap Memorial Classic for the Late Models, a remembrance to those who were involved at Grandview over the years and had passed on, had Kory Fleming setting the pace at the start with John Favinger right on his rear.
At the 10-lap mark Fleming, looking for his first career win at Grandview, had Danny Snyder and Ron Kline to contend with.
On the 18th lap Fleming bobbled in turn two and that allowed Kline to get under him and take the top spot.
With one lap to go John Giesler spun in Turn 3 and that brought out the caution closing up the field on the leader.
Kline, a past champion, was able to lead the final lap and tab his 5th win of the season. It was the second time that Kline had been able to win a Memorial Classic. The Salford racer had a narrow margin over current point leader Chuck Schutz (Pottstown) at the finish. Third spot went to Randy Stoudt (Pottstown) coming from 18th starting position while Danny Snyder (Green Lane) and Lou Egrie Sr. (Willow Grove) followed.
“The car was good and the track was good,” said the winner in victory lane. “All of us that race Late Models here should give thanks to Mark Garman for putting this event together for us.” The win was worth $1,275 to Kline and attracted the largest field of Late Models this season with 25 cars starting the feature race.
Qualifying heat races for the 358 Modifieds, each 12 laps, were won by Terry Meitzler, Ron Seltman, Jon Kellner Jr. and Mike Laise. Consolation events, 10 laps each, saw wins going to Kyle Weiss and Chris Esposito. For the Late Models qualifying events (each 8 laps) went to John Favinger, Mike Kellner and Ron Kline while the special Passmore Pursuit, 8 cars racing 8 laps with last place driver on each lap dropping out, was won by Randy Stoudt.
The Cargo Trailer Sales gift certificates went to 10th place feature finishers Rick Todorow in the Late Models and Glenn Strunk in the Modifieds.
The Dan’s Deli Halfway Leader awards in each feature were presented to Jon Kellner Jr. in Modifieds and Kory Fleming in the Late Models.
The Salvage Transport Late Model Hard Charger award was earned by Randy Stoudt coming from 18th starting spot to finish third while the Mike Kramer/Sponsors of Bobby Gunther Walsh Modified Hard Charger Award went to Meme DeSantis who charged from 24th to 8th.
Christman’s Meat Market gave a $30 pit pass to Ron Kline
The final point race of the season is set for Saturday, September 10th. Green Lane Wm. Penn/4 Star Lettering will be the sponsor of the night of racing as the event becomes a tradition with their sponsorship. Featured will be the NASCAR 358 Modifieds and Late Models. Racing starts at 7:30 p.m.
Coming up on Saturday, September 17th, 7 p.m. the 41st Annual BPG Racing Freedom 76 with the Modifieds going 76 laps with the winner taking home $20,000 plus lap money. Adult tickets are priced at $30 while youngsters 6 thru 11 pay $10 and under 6 are admitted free. The Auto Glass Specialties BPG Racing Freedom Fan Fest is set for 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. with kids games, dunk tank, autograph sessions, and more. A fun afternoon before some very serious racing action.
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.
NASCAR WHELEN 358 MODIFIED FEATURE FINISH (30 LAPS): 1. Jon Kellner Jr. 2. Jeff Strunk 3. Terry Meitzler 4. Jarrod Miller 5. Doug Manmiller 6. Kenny Gilmore 7. John Willman 8. Meme DeSantis 9. Craig VonDohren 10. Glenn Strunk 11. Duane Howard 12. Mike Gular 13. Ray Swinehart 14. Jack Swain 15. Don Norris Jr. 16. Todd Smith 17. Nate Christman 18. Chris Esposito 19. Kyle Weiss 20. Cliff Quinn 21. Mike Laise 22. Jimmy Horton IV 23. Bobby Gunther Walsh 24. Eric Biehn (Balance of the starting field did not finish all the laps) 25. Ray Godown 26. Jon Kellner Sr. 27. Ron Seltman 28. Kevin Hirthler 29. Justin Grim
NASCAR LATE MODEL MEMORIAL FEATURE FINISH (30 LAPS): 1. Ron Kline 2. Chuck Schutz 3. Randy Stoudt 4. Danny Snyder 5. Lou Egrie Sr. 6. Mike Kellner 7. Kory Fleming 8. Wayne Pfeil Jr. 9. Johnny Favinger 10. Rick Todorow 11. Doug Walton 12. Greg Hoffmaster 13. Jason Miller 14. Drew Weisser 15. Andy Ressler 16. Dallas Breidenbach 17. David Ogin (Balance of starting field did not finish all the laps) 18. Steve Butler 19. John Giesler 20. T.J. Mayberry 21. George Marrero Jr. 22. Dick Rimrott 23. Lou Egrie Jr. 24. Bill Lightcap 25. Buddy Mertz
UNOFFICIAL POINT STANDINGS FOR NASCAR MODIFIEDS
AS OF SEPTEMBER 3, 2011
1. Jeff Strunk, Bechtelsville, PA #357 3897**
2. Craig VonDohren, Boyertown, PA #1C 3645***
3. Duane Howard, Oley, PA #4 3470****
4. Doug Manmiller, Shoemakersville, PA #46 2929*
5. Mike Gular, Green Lane, PA #53 2876*
6. Meme DeSantis, Temple, PA #88D 2534
7. Kenny Gilmore, Fleetwood, PA #14 2458
8. Kyle Weiss, Hamburg, PA #21K 2416
9. Ryan Godown, Ringoes, NJ, #R1 2394
10. Ray Swinehart, Perkiomenville, PA #33 2284
11. John Willman, Birdsboro, PA #74W 2232
12. Kevin Hirthler, Boyertown, PA #117 2138*
13. Glenn Strunk, Bechtelsville, PA #41 2084
14. Terry Meitzler, Kutztown, PA #81 1943
15. Nate Christman, Oley, PA #37 1920
16. Kevin Albert, Lebanon, PA #3A 1885
17. Brad Missimer, Bechtelsville, PA #327 1774
18. Shawn Reimert, Oley, PA #58s 1672
19 Addison Meitzler, Kutztown, PA #2 1663
20. Jarrad Miller, Barto, PA #917 1504
21. Danny Erb, Boyertown, PA #44 1420
22. Don Norris, Douglassville, PA #976 1377
23. Jimmy Horton IV, Neshanic Station, NJ #43 1375
24. Jordan Umbenhauer, Richland, PA #19 1336
25. Jack Swain, Pilesgrove, NJ #42S 1321
26. Ryan Grim, Laury’s Station, PA #17 1290
27. Chris Esposito, Perkasie, PA #31 1227
28. Kyle Follweiler, Slatington, PA #42 1156
29. Jon Kellner Jr., Lansdale, PA #67 1149*
30. Todd Smith, Hatfield, PA #39 1040
Also Feature winner: Mike Laise
UNOFFICIAL POINT STANDINGS FOR NASCAR LATE MODELS
AS OF SEPTEMBER 3, 2011
1. Chuck Schutz, Pottstown, PA #ONE 4666*****
2. Danny Snyder, Green Lane, PA #4S 4305**
3. Ron Kline, Salford, PA #3 4134*****
4. Mike Kellner, Lansdale, PA #57 3841
5. Wayne Pfeil Jr., Mohnton, PA #72 3818
6. Randy Stoudt, Pottstown, PA #18R 3816***
7. Rick Todorow, Quakertown, PA #93 3664
8. T. J. Mayberry, Sellersville, PA #27R 3321
9. Jonathan Favinger, Birdsboro, PA #18/10 3310
10. John Giesler, Aston, PA #ZT1 3264
11. Kory Fleming, Milford, NJ, #704 3091
12. Dave Ogin, Bechtelsville, PA #31 2373
13. Steve Butler, Quakertown, PA , #91 2334
14. Bill Lightcap, Pottstown, PA #71 2235
15. Doug Walton, Spring City, PA #02 1962
16. Dirk Rimrott, Phoenixville, PA #92 1937
17. Lou Egrie, Sr. Willow Grove, PA #V 1815
18. Drew Weisser, Reading, PA #19 1750
19. Jason Miller New Tripoli, PA #44 1264
20. Brian Shuey, Shoemakersville, PA #1 1181
21. Buddy Mertz, New Berlinville, PA #00 1075
22. Greg Hoffmaster, Pottstown, PA #69 1047
23. Lou Egrie Jr., Willow Grove, PA, #X4 985
24. Sean Merkel, Gilbertsville, PA #117M 717
25. Andy Ressler, Macungie, PA #46 615
26. Dallas Briedenbach, Royersford, PA #2 557
27. Randall Paxton, Factoryville, PA #22R 508
28. Kyle Saylor, Rheinhold, PA #14 412
29. George Marrero Jr. Hopewell, NJ #934 290
* denotes feature win (Feature wins listed are only those that are
NASCAR point events.)
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Twitter: @ernsax
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