HOWARD WINS RICH FORREST ROGERS MEMORIAL RACE AT GRANDVIEW SPEEDWAY

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COMING EVENTS:

Saturday, August 17, 7:30 p.m. NASCAR 358 Modifieds, Late Models and Sportsman. Sportsman racer Tom “Elvis” Miller will sing the National Anthem. Adult admission $15, youngsters 12 and under admitted free.

Saturday, August 24, 7:30 p.m. RCN Night featuring NASCAR 358 Modifieds, Late Models and Sportsman stock cars. Adult admission is $15 while youngsters 12 and under are admitted FREE.

Sunday, August 25, 7 p.m. TRSR 305 Sprint Cars and Sportsman stock cars. Adult admission is $16 while youngsters 12 and under are admitted free. This is a first time appearance for the TRSR 305 Sprints.

Saturday, August 31, 7:30 p.m. NASCAR 358 Modifieds, Late Models and Sportsman stock cars.

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HOWARD WINS FORREST ROGERS MEMORIAL $10,000 WHILE LISOWSKI AND SCHLOSBERG ALSO WIN AT GRANDVIEW SPEEDWAY SATURDAY

BECHTELSVILLE, PA August 11, 2013 . . . It took Duane Howard until the closing laps of the Forrest Rogers Memorial presented by Pioneer Pole Buildings to steer his backup BPG Racing No. 4 into the lead and grab the $10,000 win in the 50 lap NASCAR 358 Modified Classic on Saturday night at Grandview Speedway. Sam Schlosberg wheeled his Green Lane Auto Sales No. 70 to his third 25-lap Late Model feature and Mike Lisowski took his second win of the season in the 25-lap Sportsman feature with his M &J Construction No. 15.

A large crowd was on hand to see Jon Kellner Jr. lead early in the 50-lap Modified main event before turning the top spot over to Jeff Strunk. At the 27 lap marker Craig VonDohren coming from 22^nd took the top spot and at 44 laps Duane Howard was able to get the lead after starting 24^th and set the pace for the balance of the race. The win was the eighth of the season for Howard. Second place went to VonDohren followed by Jeff Strunk, Jon Kellner Sr. and John Willman.

Sam Schlosberg challenged Steve Nederostek for the lead for much of the 25 lap Late Model race but in the late laps the leader bobbled in turn four giving Schlosberg the opening he needed. Once in front Schlosberg was able to lead the rest of the way for his third win. Second went to Jason Miller followed by Nederostek, Wayne Pfeil and Sean Merkel.

Mike Lisowski went to the front of the field in the 25-lap Sportsman race near the midway point passing early leader Joe Fanelli. Once in front he was able to hold off a late race challenge from Jared Umbenhauer to get the win. Umbenhauer grabbed second with Joe Fanelli taking third. Fourth and fifth were claimed by Ryan Beltz and Ryan Lilick.

The point battles are down to just four point events left. This Saturday, August 17^th the NASCAR 358 Modifieds, Late Models and Sportsman are in action starting at 7:30 p.m.

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DUANE HOWARD WINS 43^RD ANNUAL FORREST ROGERS MEMORIAL PRESENTED BY PIONEER POLE BUILDINGS AT GRANDVIEW SPEEDWAY, SCHLOSBERG AND LISOWSKI ALSO WINNERS

BECHTELSVILLE, PA August 11, 2013 . . . “You should have been there.” That is what race fans will be saying to their friends that could not make it to Grandview Speedway for the 43^rd running of the Forrest Rogers Memorial presented by Pioneer Pole Buildings on Saturday night. It was one of those races that fans will talk about for years to come. Duane Howard, driving a backup BPG Racing No.4 and starting 24th, took the lead from Craig VonDohren with just a few laps remaining and then held off point leader VonDohren to earn (and he did work for it) his eighth NASCAR 358 Modified victory of the season.

The victory for Howard earned him the $10,000 first place money, $250 in bonus bucks from TP Trailers of Limerick, $200 Hard Charger bonus from Bobby Gunther Walsh and his sponsors for charging from 24^th to victory and $150 worth of VP Racing fuel for winning while using gas. It was the second time that the Oley, PA racer won the prestigious Memorial race run in memory of the man who had the idea and turned it into Grandview Speedway.

The 25-lap main event for Late Models was won by Sam Schlosberg wheeling his own Green Lane Auto Sales No. 70 to his third win of the season while Mike Lisowski put his M&J Construction No. 15 in the Sportsman 25-lap feature for the second time this season.

The 50-lap feature for the NASCAR 358 Modifieds got off to a bad start when Kyle Follweiler got sideways in front of the field coming off the fourth turn on the first lap causing a huge multi-car tangle. Once the mess was cleaned up and a couple of cars were towed to the pits Jon Kellner Jr. took command of the actual start of the race with Eric Biehn challenging. A three car tangle in the first turn had the caution out and Chris Esposito towed to the pits. On the restart Kellner Jr. was again in front but was now being challenged by his dad Jon Kellner Sr. and Jeff Strunk.

A bumper off a car on the backstretch brought out a debris caution and Ray Swinehart went to the pits lacking a bumper. The restart had Kellner Jr. still in front but it was now a five car race for the lead as Jeff Strunk, Craig VonDohren, Kellner Sr. and Duane Howard were chasing the leader.

With 40 percent of the race completed Strunk, a nine time track champion who is without a win this season, charged to the front and set the pace until the 27^th lap when VonDohren, the current NASCAR 358 Modified point leader, was able to take command,

At 30-laps in the record book VonDohren was in front with Strunk, Howard, Kellner Sr. and John Willman forming the top five.

With 41 laps finished Howard, who had qualified for the feature through the consolation just as VonDohren had, was now nipping on the rear of VonDohren’s Pioneer Pole Building No. 1c. Just a few laps later Howard was able to take advantage of slower traffic and get by VonDohren and then led the rest of the way to grab the rich win. Second spot, right on the rear of the winner, went to VonDohren (Oley) who continues to maintain a comfortable lead in the chase for the championship. Jeff Strunk (Pottstown) finished third followed by Jon Kellner Sr. (Lansdale) and John Willman (Birdsboro).

In victory lane Howard jumped out of the car waving the checkered flag yelling “Take that baby!!!” Howard gave his team much of the credit for being able to roll out a plain white backup car and being able to take it to victory. Howard was upset that lapped cars were such a factor. “Craig (VonDohren) got caught with some of the slower cars and that cost him the win,” said Howard.

Von Dohren was disappointed with the finish and commented that he was “first loser.” Third place finisher Jeff Strunk called it a good run for his No. 4* team, “I thought we had something for them tonight.”

Steve Nederostek charged to the front in the 25-lap Late Model feature and looked to be on his way to victory but Sam Schlosberg challenged him for much of the race and with 18 laps completed the leader bobbled in the fourth turn giving Schlosberg the opportunity to take the lead. Once in front Schlosberg (Green Lane) was able to charge to the checkered flag and pick up win number three on the season. Second spot went to Jason Miller (New Tripoli) who got under Nederostek on the final lap while Nederostek (Walnutport) finished third. Wayne Pfeil (Mohnton) was in the thick of the action all night and settled for fourth while previous week feature winner Sean Merkel (Boyertown) finished fifth. Current point leader Chuck Schutz had a tough night and did not finish the feature and that has created a three driver battle for the point title between him, Danny Snyder and Jason Miller with less than 100 points separating the three.

Sean Weiss led the feature field in the 25-lap Sportsman feature for a couple of laps before getting high in the fourth turn and allowing Joe Fanelli to charge to the front. Once in front Fanelli was able to set a quick pace with Ryan Beltz and Ryan Lilick challenging. Fanelli, often called “The Geezer”, held the top spot until the 11^th lap when Mike Lisowski, coming from seventh, took the lead. Once in from Lisowski had a fairly easy time of it until the closing laps when current point leader Jared Umbenhauer, coming from 15^th starting spot, challenged. Lisowski (Minersville0 was able to hold on to the top spot to get his second win of the season while Umbenhauer (Richland) finished second and increased his lead in the point battle. Third place was earned by Joe Fanelli (Exton) for his best effort since joining the Sportsman ranks. Ryan Beltz (Harleysville) finished fourth followed by Ryan Lilick (Collegeville).

Qualifying heat races for the NASCAR 358 Modifieds, each 12-laps, were won by Jon Kellner Sr., Tim Buckwalter, Todd Smith and Eric Biehn. The 10-lap Modified consolation races went to Craig VonDohren and Don Norris Jr. The Sportsman qualifiers, each 8 laps, were won by Jared Umbenhauer, Ryan Lilick and Brad Brightbill while the 8-lap consolation race went to Craig Whitmoyer. The two eight lap qualifiers for the Late Models were won by Sam Schlosberg and Wayne Pfeil.

The Hard Charger award for the Modifieds sponsored by Bobby Gunther Walsh and sponsors went to Duane Howard for charging from 24^th to 1^st. The Searock Lawn Care Hard Charger award for Sportsman was earned by Jared Umbenhauer for racing from 15^th to second in the feature and the Jeff Teets’ Salvage Transport Hard Charger award for Late Models went to Mike Kellner going from 18^th to 9^th.

Cargo Trailer Sales of Lansdale had $50 gift certificates for 10th place finishers in each feature while Dan’s Deli has their special hoagies for the leader of each feature at the halfway point. VP Racing Fuels has a $150 product bonus for the first NASCAR 358 Modified feature finisher using their fuel, $100 product bonus for the first Late Model feature finisher using their fuel and $75 product bonus for the first Sportsman feature finisher using their fuel and carrying VP decals on the race car and VP patch on uniform.

Coming up on Saturday, August 17 and 24th, 7:30 p.m. are action packed tripleheaders featuring the NASCAR 358 Modifieds, Late Models and Sportsman stock cars. Just four point races remain going into August 17th as racers battle for the various division point titles. Adult admission is $15 while youngsters 12 and under are admitted free. A special Sunday event is set for August 25^th, 7 p.m. featuring 305 Sprint Cars and Sportsman. Adult admission will be $16 while youngsters 12 and under will be admitted FREE.

Information on racing at Grandview Speedway can be had by checking in at www.grandviewspeedway.com or telephone 610.754.7688. In addition the official Grandview Speedway Facebook page can be found at www.facebook.com/grandviewspeedwayinc or check in on Twitter at @gviewspeedway.

FORREST ROGERS MEMORIAL PRESENTED BY PIONEER POLE BUILDINGSNASCAR 358 MODIFIED FEATURE - 50 LAPS: 1. Duane Howard 2. Craig VonDohren 3. Jeff Strunk 4. Jon Kellner Sr. 5. John Willman 6. Bobby Varin 7. Kyle Weiss 8. Jarred Miller 9. Glenn Strunk 10. Doug Manmiller 11. Kevin Hirthler 12. Meme DeSantis 13. Frank Cozze 14. Todd Smith 15. Ryan Grim 16. Jon Kellner Jr. 17. Eric Biehn 18. Don Norris Jr. 19. Terry Meitzler 20. Bobby Gunther Walsh 21. Kyle Follweiler 22. Mark Kratz 23. Justin Grim 24. Ray Swinehart 25. Chris Esposito 26. Tim Buckwalter 27. Nate Christman 28. Jordan Umbenhauer

PIONEER POLE BUILDINGS NASCAR LATE MODEL FEATURE – 25 LAPS: 1.Sam Schlosberg 2. Jason Miller 3. Steve Nederostek 4. Wayne Pfeil 5. Sean Merkel 6. Danny Snyder 7. Rick Todorow 8. Steve Todorow 9. Mike Kellner 10. Steve Butler 11. Dan Green 12. Dirk Rimrott 13. Steve Weikel 14. John Giesler 15. Cory Merkel 16. Bill Henning 17. Steve Batdorf 18. Chuck Schutz 19. Buddy Mertz

PIONEER POLE BUILDINGS NASCAR SPORTSMAN FEATURE – 25 LAPS:1. Mike Liswoski 2. Jared Umbenhauer 3. Joe Fanelli 4. Ryan Beltz 5. Ryan Lilick 6. Jordan Henn 7. Joe Funk 8. Brad Brightbill 9. Brett Kressley 10. Kevin Beach 11. Craig Whitmoyer 12. Kenny Gilmore 13. Brian Hirthler 14. Scott Davis Sr. 15. Sean Weiss 16. Dean Bachman 17. Tom Miller 18. Scott Davis Jr. 19. Jamie Undercoffler 20. Kaitie McCardle 21. Brandon Whitmoyer 22. Paul Kline 23. Erik Renninger 24. Tommy Scheetz II

UNOFFICIAL POINT STANDINGS FOR NASCAR MODIFIEDS

AS OF AUGUST 10, 2013

1. Craig VonDohren, Oley, PA #1C

4732*****

2. Duane Howard, Oley, PA #4

4330********

3. Doug Manmiller, Shoemakersville, PA #46 3941*

4. Jeff Strunk, Pottstown, PA #4*

3926

5. Frank Cozze, Wind Gap, PA #357

3848*

6. Meme DeSantis, Temple, PA #88D

3597**

7. Kyle Weiss, Hamburg, PA #21K

3681

8. Kevin Hirthler, Boyertown, PA #117 3443

9. John Willman, Birdsboro, PA #74W

3291

10. Mike Gular, Green Lane, PA #53

3230

11. Ryan Grim, Laury’s Station, PA #17

3029

12. Glenn Strunk, Bechtelsville, PA #2 2958

13. Jarrad Miller, Barto, PA #917

2868

14. Terry Meitzler, Kutztown, PA #81

2741*

15. Don Norris, Douglassville, PA #976

2740

16. Jordan Umbenhauer, Richland, PA #19

2688

17. Nate Christman, Fleetwood, PA #37 2479

18. Tommy Scheetz III, Boyertown, PA #22 2339

19. Jon Kellner Sr., Lansdale, PA #41

2279

20. Ray Swinehart, Perkiomenville, PA #33R 2084

21. Tim Buckwalter, Royersford, PA #91 1961

22. Chris Esposito, Perkasie, PA #31

1671

23. Kyle Follweiler, Slatington, PA #42 1664

24. Ron Seltman, Lower Pottsgrove, PA #R19

1654

25. Todd Smith, Hatfield, PA #39

1617

26. Addison Meitzler, Kutztown, PA #21

1498

27. Andy Ressler, Bechtelsville, PA #10 1494

Eric Biehn, Barto, PA #87

1494

29. Mike Laise, Pottstown, PA #15

1467

30. Justin Grimm, Orefield, PA #61

1439

UNOFFICIAL POINT STANDINGS FOR NASCAR LATE MODELS

AS OF AUGUST 10, 2013

1. Chuck Schutz, Pottstown, PA #00

4280***

2. Danny Snyder, Green Lane, PA #4S

4273***

3. Jason Miller, New Tripoli PA #44

4216

4. Mike Kellner, Lansdale, PA #57

4152***

5. Wayne Pfeil Jr., Mohnton, PA #72

4088

6. Sam Schlosberg, Green Lane, PA #70 4057***

7. Sean Merkel, Gilbertsville, PA #118

4004**

8. Rick Todorow, Quakertown, PA #93

3685

9. John Giesler, Aston, PA #ZT1

3486

10. Steve Nederostek, Walnutport, PA #769 3477*

11. Dan Green, Coatesville, PA #46

3202

12. Steve Todorow, Quakertown, PA #83

3169

13. Bill Henning, Lansdale, PA #80

3073

14. Kory Fleming, Milford, NJ, #704

3021

15. Lou Egrie, Sr. Willow Grove, PA #X4

2409

16. Buddy Mertz, New Berlinville, PA #00

2218

17. Steve Butler, Quakertown, PA , #91

1561

18. Drew Weisser, Reading, PA #19

1490

19. Doug Walton, Spring City, PA #02

1421

20. Dirk Rimrott, Phoenixville, PA #92 1287

* denotes feature win (Feature wins listed are only those that are

NASCAR point events.)

UNOFFICIAL POINT STANDINGS FOR NASCAR SPORTSMAN

AS OF AUGUST 10, 2013

1. Jared Umbenhauer, Richland, PA #5

4120*****

2. Kenny Gilmore, Fleetwood, PA #7

3635

3. Craig Whitmoyer, Hamburg, PA #99

3564*

4. Brett Kressley, Orefield, PA #19K

3416****

5. Brad Brightbill, Sinking Springs, PA #19 3186

6. Kevin Beach, Minersville, PA #17X

3122*

7. Mike Lisowski, Minersville, PA #15 3092**

8. Paul Kline, Muhlenberg Park, PA #14

3029*

9. Brian Hirthler, Green Lane, PA #4* 2978

10. Joe Funk, Coopersburg, PA #14J, 2559

11. Jordan Henn, Kutztown, PA #77H

2439

12. Kyle Borror, Peach Bottom, PA #B4

2436*

13. Ryan Beltz, Harleysville, PA #221

2365

14 Ryan Lilick, Collegeville, PA #142

2336

15. Scott Davis, Jr. Emmaus, PA #67

2270

16. Joe Fanelli, Exton, PA #22

2232

17. Dean Bachman, #65

2195

18. Ron Krex, Harleysville, PA #9K

1788

19. Tom Miller, Barto, PA #77

1702

20. Erik Renninger, Bridgewater, NJ #51 1671

* denotes feature win (Feature wins listed are only those that are

NASCAR point events.)

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