Gallagher Claims 50-Lap Susquehanna Showdown at SSP on Sunday Night
Next Test & Tune at SSP on Wednesday, October 2
Newberrytown, PA (September 22, 2012) – Sam Gallagher won the 50-lap Late Model feature event presented by Hoosier Tire Mid-Atlantic at the Susquehanna Speedway Park on Sunday night. This brought Gene Kanub’s three-year reign of the event to an end. Logan Wagner of Harrisonville won the 25-lap PA Sprint Series Interregional feature. The event was postponed to Sunday due to rain.
On the initial start of the Late Model 50 lapper, polesitter Justin Ehrhart, spun in front of the field in turn 4. All cars evaded Ehrhart’s stalled car without harm. On the next start, outside polesitter, Chase Billet jumped out to the early lead with a pack of four cars battling for the runner-up spot that included Sam Gallagher, Grant Adams, Andy Fries and Gene Knaub. As Billet set the pace and entered lap traffic, a mechanical issue slowed the leader for a caution flag on lap 20. Sam Gallagher inherited the top spot as Billet made a quick repair and returned to the rear of the field. Through the middle stages of the race, Gallagher led with Grant Adams and Gene Knaub battling for the spot behind the leader. A red flag on lap 35 was displayed as Tim Murphy slowly rolled his car on its roof on the frontstretch when a few cars spun coming out of turn four. All drivers escaped injury. The race restarted with Gallagher continuing to lead the field. A caution on the final circuit for a spinning Jimmy Jesmer in turn one made it a one lap shoot-out for the race. Gallagher never looked back and took the $2,000 victory over Grant Adams. Andy Fries made a last lap pass to take third spot with Chase Billet returning from the rear midway through the race to finish fourth. Knuab slowed at the end and settled for fifth. Mike Walls was awarded the JR’s Paving Hard Charger award by finishing 10th after starting 18th. Gen Knaub collected $200 for setting the fast time and a bonus of $100 for breaking the one-lap 0track record with a time of 18.270 second. Chris Knopp, Jake Jones and Chad Julius won the heat races with Devin Frey claiming the consolation race.
In the PA Sprint Series 25-lap Interregional race, Andrew Hake started on the pole and led the field to lap one with Ryan Stillwagon in tow. Stillwagon pressured Hake until lap 8 when Stillwagon was able to scoot by Hake. Hake did not drop back and was able to regain the top spot five laps later on the 12th circuit. Meanwhile, 9th place starter Logan Wagner made his way up to third. Matt Mountz made it a four car battle one lap later. Wagner took the runner-up spot on lap 15 behind Hake. On lap 18, Wagner took the lead in turn 1 & 2 on lap 18 and never looked back as he made his way through heavy lapped traffic. Wagner took his fifth checkered of the season with Stillwagon settling on second. Matt Mountz finished strong in third with Andrew Hake in fourth. Adam Carberry came from a 20th starting spot to round out the top five. Heat race wins went to the Colby Dice and brothers Logan and Mike Wagner. Roger Irvine won the consolation race.
The Susquehanna Speedway Park is located off I-83 to exit 32, then 1.4 miles NW on SR382 to York Road, then 1.3 miles south. For more information, contact the speedway offices at (717) 292-1696 or visit online at sspracing.net. On raceday, use the track phone at (717) 938-9170 for up-to-date information at the “Big Track.”
Susquehanna Showdown Winners:
2006: Scott Richwine (Late Models); Paul Kline (ARDC Midgets); Daryl Sipe (Mini Vans).
2007: Tyler Hershey (Late Models); Carl Graves (Open Wheel Modifieds); Butch Richcreek (Mini
Vans).
2008: Ashley Barrett (Late Models); Frank Polimeda (Legends Cars Pro/Masters); Buddy Sload Jr.
(Legends Cars Semi Pro); Dar yl Sipe (Mini Vans).
2009: Jason Miller (Late Models); Jason Rochelle (Legends Cars); Chad Weaver (Road Warriors);
Jason Anderson (Mini Vans).
2010: Gene Knaub (Late Models); Carmen Perigo Jr. (Super Sportsman); Dave Brouse (Pro Stocks);
Brian Lefebvre (Road Warriors); Daryl Sipe (Mini Vans).
2011: Gene Knaub (Late Models); Carmen Pe rigo Jr. (Super Sportsman); Mike Potts (Four Cylinder
Stock Cars); Daryl Sipe (Road Warriors).
2012: Gene Knaub (Late Models); Paul Miller (Super Sportsman); Bill Brown Sr. (Classic
Cars); Logan Wagner (PA Sprint Series); Dennis Dorosz (Figure 8 Racing).
2013: Sam Gallagher (Late Models); Logan Wagner (PA Sprint Series).
Susquehanna Speedway Park Race Results from Sunday, September 22, 2013
Late Model Showdown presented by Hoosier Tire Mid-Atlantic (50 laps): 1. Sam Gallagher; 2. Grant Adams; 3 Andy Fries; 4. Chase Billet; 5. Gene Knaub; 6. Jake Jones; 7. Chad Julius; 8. Eric Irvin; 9. Chris Knopp; 10. Mike Walls; 11. Kyle Martin; 12. J.R. Rodriguez; 13. Larry Baer; 14. Jimmy Jesmer; 15. Cole Amsden; 16. Ben Whitaker; 17. Justin Ehrhart; 18. Billy Wampler; 19. Matt Murphy; 20. Tim Murphy; 21. Devin Frey; 22. Jed Latshaw; 23. Bobby Beard; DQ – Dominic Defino; DNQ – Bernie Beard; Matt Nailior; Carl Leach; Eddie Drury Jr.; Eddie Drury III; Dan Zechman; Ray Ciccarelli.
FEATURE LAP LEADERS: Billet (1-19); Gallagher (20-50).
HARD CHARGER AWARD: Mike Walls (+8 positions: Started 18th; Finished 10th).
FAST TIME (Time Trials): Knaub (18.270 – One Lap New Track Record).
HEAT RACE WINNERS: Knopp; Jones and Julius.
CONSOLATION WINNER: Frey.
PA Sprint Series Feature (25 laps): 1. Logan Wagner; 2. Ryan Stillwagon; 3. Matt Mountz; 4. Andrew Hake; 5. Adam Carberry; 6. John Braim; 7. Russell Hammaker; 8. Jason Bergstresser; 9. Phil Meisner; 10. Mark Watkins; 11. Kody Lehman; 12. Colby Dice; 13. Anthony Fiore; 14. Ian Detweiler; 15. Steve Kenawell; 16. Alex Schanz; 17. Roger Irvine; 18. Lance Newlin; 19. Brock Bilger; 20. Tyler Reeser; 21. Eric Parker; 22. Dalton Dietrich; 23. Mike Wagner; 24. George Riden; DNQ – Rod Ort; Jonathan Walchalk; Eric Statler; John Bott; Freddie Rahmer.
FEATURE LAP LEADERS: Hake (1-7; 13-17); Stillwagon (8-12); L. Wagner (18-25).
HEAT RACE WINNERS: L. Wagner; M. Wagner and Dice.
CONSOLATION WINNER: Irvine (New Track Record 3:04.04 – 10 laps).
- JR's Paving Late Model Hard Charger Award - For every regular season Late Model feature event, JR's Paving will present a Hard Charger Award to the driver that improves the most positions from their starting spot in the feature event. The winner will receive either $100.00, $50.00 or $25.00 (based on a draw in victory lane) compliments of JR's Paving (Dover) and be eligible for post-season awards for accumulating the most Hard Charger Awards during the season. To be eligible for the Hard Charger Award per race, the driver must be on the lead lap and finish the race. If two drivers improve the same amount of positions, the tiebreaker will be the driver starting closer to the pole position being awarded the Hard Charger of the race.
April 6 – Brad Shenk (+5 positions: 20th start / 15th finish): $25.00
April 13 – Randy Christine Jr. (+11 positions: 18th start / 7th finish): $50.00
April 20 – Kyle Martin (+9 positions: 17th start / 8th finish): $25.00
April 27 – Kyle Martin (+7 positions: 11th start / 4th finish): $50.00
May 12 – Kyle Martin (+9 positions: 16th start / 7th finish): $25.00
May 25 – Nathan Ottensmeyer (+9 positions: 20th start / 11th finish): $50.00
June 1 – Dan Zechman (+10 positions: 16th start / 6th finish): $25.00
June 8 – Matt Adams (+8 positions: 17th start / 9th finish): $25.00
June 22 – Kyle Lear (+10 positions: 14th start / 4th finish): $25.00
June 29 – Dan Zechman (+12 positions: 20th start / 8th finish): $50.00
July 20 – Jed Latshaw (+11 positions: 22nd start / 11th finish): $25.00
August 3 – Tim Murphy (+6 positions: 14th start / 8th finish): $50.00
August 10 – Jed Latshaw (+6 positions: 14th start / 8th finish): $25.00
August 17 – Ben Whitaker (+9 positions: 15th start / 6th finish): $25.00
August 25 – Matt Adams (+12 positions: 24th start / 12th finish): $25.00
August 31 – Chris Knopp (+15 positions: 23rd start / 8th finish): $25.00
September 7 – Carl Leach (+9 positions: 20th start / 11th finish): $100.00
September 14 – Billy Wampler (+5 positions: 6th start / 1st finish): $100.00
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September 22 – Mike Walls (+8 positions: Started 18th; Finished 10th): $25.00
- 2013 “Big Track” Schedule of Events at SSP –
(Schedule as of August 25, 2013 - Subject to Change)
September 28 (Sat.) No Saturday Night Racing
October 2 (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 5 (Sat.) East Coast Flat Track Series (AMA Amateur Motorcycle Racing) – Racing begins at approx. 3:00
& nbsp; p.m., Features at approx. 6:00 p.m.
October 12 (Sat.) No Saturday Racing
October 16 (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 18 (Fri.) 10th Annual Miller’s Racing Parts Fall Classic Qualifying Night - Street Stocks, Xtreme Stock Cars &
Classic Cars (7:00 p.m.) – Rain date: Saturday, October 19 (Championship Night will move to Sun., October 20)
October 19 (Sat.) 10th Annual Miller’s Racing Parts Fall Classic Championship Night - Street Stocks, Xtreme Stock Cars
& Four Cylinder Stock Cars (6:00 p.m.) – Rain date: Sunday, October 20.
October 23 (Wed.) Wednesday Night Te st & Tune Session at Big Track (Gates open at 5:00 p.m.; Practice 6:00 p.m. - 9:00
p.m.)
October 26 (Sat.) Candy Bowl IX presented by J&K Salvage - ARDC Wingless Midgets, 600cc Micro Sprints, Sidewinder
Sprints, Sportsman Modifieds, Legends Cars & Lincoln Thundercars (2:00 p.m.) - Raindate: Sunday, October 27.
November 2 (Sat.) 10th Annual Turkey 200 – Big Car Enduro (100 laps) & 4/6 Cylinder Small Car Enduro (100 laps) plus
Classic Cars and Mini Vans (1:00 p.m.); Rain date: Sunday, November 3.
November 9 (Sat.) No Saturday Racing
November 16 (Sat.) The Final Showdown (4th Annual) – Super (410) Sprint Car Finale & 358 Sprint Cars (2:00 p.m.) – Rain
date: Sunday, November 17.
2013 Wednesday Night Open Test & Tune Sessions
(Any divisions of racing welcome)
Big Track Only: October 2 (Wed.); October 16 (Wed.); October 23 (Wed.)
Big Track - Gates open 5:00 p.m.; Practice 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
The Next Wednesday Night Test & Tune is on October 2
The next Wednesday Night Test & Tune for any type of racecar will be on Wednesday, October 2. The gates will open at 5:00 p.m. with practice sessions rotating for each class from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. The cost is $12.00 per person for pit passes and a $20.00 fee for each racecar entering the pit area ($32.00 per car & driver combination). Each session will be 4-6 laps per session depending on car count. The grandstands are open free to the public. Each class will receive 4 to 5 rounds of 4/6 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.
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