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COZZE WINS 1st OF SEASON IN MODIFIEDS, BEACH TAKES 2ND OF YEAR IN SPORTSMAN, BECKER WINS ROADRUNNERS, STREET STOCKS TO WALLS
MINERSVILLE, PA - MAY 18th, 2013
Frank Cozze was finally able to shake off some early season gremlins to park the Norm Hansell #357 car in victory at Big Diamond Speedway on Friday evening.
Ricky Yetter bolted into the lead from his pole starting spot, followed by Brad Arnold and Kevin Albert Jr. Yetter was able to hold on to the top spot despite three caution flags in the events first fives laps. Following a lap five restart, the event went clean and green the rest of the way. Yetter still led after the resart, but Cozze, Craig Von Dohren, and Duane Howard were quietly moving forward from their 5th, 12th, and 11th starting positions respectively. By the events halfway mark, Cozze began applying pressure to Yetter, but each time Yetter would prevail. At the same time, Von Dohren and Howard had a spirited battle going on for the 3rd and 4th positions that had the fans on their feet. Coming down to take the two to go signal, Cozze was finally able to clear Yetter and take over the top spot. From there Cozze was able to drive home to the checkered flag for his first ever Big Diamond Speedway victory in the 358 Modifieds, and 2nd of his career at the track. Von Dohren and Howard were able to get by Yetter on the final lap for the 2nd and 3rd positions, followed by Yetter and Albert. Meme Desantis, Jeff Strunk, who came from the rear after an early race spin, Doug Manmiller, Dale Hartz, and Andy Burkhart rounded out the top ten positions.
Wayne Witmer led the Sportsman feature early from his front row spot, followed closely by AJ Gerhart and Doug Hendricks. Hendrick's night ended on lap three after slight contact with Gerhart coming off turn two broke something in his cars front end. Andy Cozze did a slow rollover in turn three coming down to complete lap eight which led to red flag conditions on the speedway. Cozze was shaken, but otherwise fine from the incident. On the restart, Witmer continued to lead, but Kevin Beach was a man on a mission from his tenth starting position. Beach was able to wrestle the top spot away from Witmer on lap number twelve, and drove away to his second win of the season at the track. Ray Woodall Jr. and Billy Moyer Jr. were able to get by Witmer late in the race for the 2nd and 3rd spots, followed by Witmer and Mike Lisowski, winner last time the Sportsman raced at the track. Corey Renninger, Robin Schultz, Jared Umbernhauer, Harry Landis, and Heath Metzger rounded out the top ten spots.
Jeremy Becker was able to take the win in the Roadrunner division after the top four drivers at the time were eliminated in a crash late in the race. Something appeared to break on leader Kyle Killian's car going into turn one, slowing it considerably and leaving Glenn Rowan, Terry Kramer Jr. and Andrew Fayash III with nowhere to go. All four cars were eliminated from the event. Killian was shaken and taken to a local hospital, but later released. Becker was followed very closely by Jim Kost, TJ Fitzpatrick, Devin Trexler, and Tim Fitzpatrick Jr.
Mike Walls was the victor in the 20 lap Street Stock event, followed by Randy Zechman, Scott Thunberg, Marc Berzowski, and Jeff Haag. Mike Kiehl crossed the line in 3rd, but failed post race tech.
The entire evenings events were run with heavy hearts after last Sunday's tragic death of popular competitor Andy Fayash Jr. Announcer Tim Pitts provided an emotional speech regarding Andy before the prayer and national anthem that had tears in the eyes of everyone that knew Andy. Most every competitor displayed an American flag on the back of their car during the evenings events as a tribute to Andy. That was always a trademark on any vehicle Andy ever raced. Andy will be sorely missed by everyone at Big Diamond Speedway.
Racing returns to Big Diamond Speedway next Friday, May 24th with a 30 lap event for the ZY Pyrotechnics 358 Modifieds paying $3,000 to win and $300 to take the green. This is third or five events this season paying $3,000 to win, and so far Craig Von Dohren is two for two. Also on the card will be the Sportsman, Roadrunners, and Street Stocks. First heat hits the track at 8:15 PM. The entire evenings events will be brought to you by Ken's Tire, with locations in Pottsville, Cressona, and Frackville.
The following week on Friday, May 31st, the 358 Modifieds will be joined by the Sportsman, Roadrunners, Street Stocks, and 305 Sprint Cars.
ZY Pyrotechnics Modifieds (25aps)
1)Frank Cozze 2) Craig Von Dohren 3) Duane Howard 4) Ricky Yetter 5) Kevin Albert Jr. 6) Meme Desantis 7) Jeff Strunk 8) Doug Manmiller 9) Dale Hartz 10) Andy Burkhart 11) Craig Whitmoyer 12) Brad Arnold 13) Ray Swinehart 14) Shawn Fitzpatrick 15) Nathan Klinger 16) Dan Hineline 17) AJ Desantis 18) Tim Buckwalter 19) Ron Haring Jr. 20) Jim Bobbitt Jr. 21) Kevin Smith 22) Donny Hartz
USS Achey Sportsman (20 Laps)
1) Kevin Beach 2) Ray Woodall Jr. 3) Billy Moyer Jr. 4) Wayne Witmer 5) Mike Lisowski 6) Corey Renninger 7) Robin Schultz 8) Jared Umberhauer 9) Harry Landis 10) Heath Metzger 11) Charles Fayash 12) Brandon Whitmoyer 13) Jared Siegfried 14) AJ Gerhart 15) Joe Mooney 16) Mike Glass 17) Andy Cozze 18) Tim Fitzpatrick 19) Jason James 20) Colt Harris 21) Kevin Brady 22) Doug Hendricks DNS) Josh Hertzog, Mark Behm
Savage 61 Roadrunners (20 Laps)
1) Jeremy Becker 2) Jim Kost 3) TJ Fitzpatrick 4) Devin Trexler 5) Tim Fitzpatrick Jr. 6) Bill Wingle Jr. 7) Kyle Wingle 8) Kyle Killian 9) Marc Berzowski 10) Andrew Fayash III 11) Glenn Rowan 12) Terry Kramer Jr. 13) Kris Ney 14) Shon Elk 15) Chris Holland 16) Tim Spesak 17) Joe Kavanaugh 18) Brian Buchinski 19) Bill Wingle Sr. 20) Marty Purcell DNS) Jon Schluach, John Whyne
Anthracite Coal Delivery Street Stocks (20 Laps)
1) Mike Walls 2) Randy Zechman 3) Scott Thunberg 4) Marc Berzowski 5) Jeff Haag 6) Michelle Walls 7) Jeremy Becker 8) Jason Geesaman 9) Dustin Hollinger 10) Chip Kennedy DQ) Mike Kiehl
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