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KENDERDINE AND SCHOFFSTALL SCORE FIRST EVER LITTLE DIAMOND VICTORIES

MINERSVILLE, PA - APRIL 28th, 2013

Back in 1972, Fritz Roehrig began a new era in auto racing with the opening of Big Diamond Speedway. Over 40 years later, on the same grounds where the Big Diamond Speedway got its start, new owners Jake and Jasmine Smulley began yet another new era in auto racing with the opening of Little Diamond Speedway.

In the 270cc Micro Sprint event, Ed Kenderdine put his name in the record books as the first ever winner on Little Diamond Speedway, jumping into the lead from his pole starting position and never looking back. It wasn't easy though, as both Mike Rutherford and Ross Perchak took a stab at taking over the top spot during the non-stop event. Kenderdine was able to ward off all challengers though, and parked his car in victory lane at the end of the 20 lap event. Perchak was able to hold on for 2nd, followed by Rutherford, Kevin Berger, and Greg Robinson.

In the accompanying 25 lap Slingshot event, Alex Schoffstall used the same strategy as Kenderdine, leaping from his pole starting position and leading the entire 25 laps. Racing behind Schoffstall was tight, with Mark Sensenig, Lauden Reimert, Kurt Bettler, and Tyler Ulrich all racing very closely for the 3rd thru 6th spots throughout the event. At the checkered it was Schoffstall with a commanding win in the MA Silver Regional Slingshot tour race, followed by Larry Raifsneder, Sensenig, Reimert, and Bettler.

The entire show took only a little over an hour to complete, and all teams were headed home before 8:30 PM. Only one caution event slowed the evenings activities.

The 125cc Micro Sprint scheduled on the racing card was cancelled, as only one car showed up to compete. After the races, management has decided to eliminate the 125cc Micro Sprints from the racing card for the remainder of the season.

Racing on Little Diamond Speed way continues this Thursday, May 2nd, with a full card of 270cc Micro Sprint and Slingshot racing. We then take a week off before returning to action on Thursday, May 16th.

Gates open at 6 PM for Little Diamond, with warm-ups at 6:45 PM and the first heat scheduled for 7 PM. Grandstand admission for Little Diamond is only $8.00, with kids 12 and under admitted free of charge. Pit participation fee is $20.00, car registration fee is $20.00 per car per division. Pit license for Little Diamond is free.

270cc Micro Sprints (20 Laps)

1) Ed Kenderdine 2) Ross Perchak 3) Mike Rutherford 4) Kevin Berger 5) Greg Robinson 6) Luke Kroboth 7) Derek Miller 8) Brandon Firestine 9) Steve Walters 10) Dave Grube DNS) Chris Piatt

Slingshots (25 Laps)

1) Alex Schoffstall 2) Larry Raifsneder 3) Mark Sensenig 4) Lauden Reimert 5) Kurt Bettler 6) Tyler Ulrich 7) Joe Nemeth 8) Henry Anderson 9) Matt Miller 10) Brett Bieber 11) Ray Nemeth 12) Damien Nemeth