THE THAYER'S DO DISNEY!

Here is a shot from 2007 from Disney World. We are heading out today around 3:00 for Lancaster to spend the night. Our plane leaves out of Lancaster airport tomorrow morning at 6:00 a.m. Man, 4:15 at the airport, you have to be kidding! But, being in the world of Walt by 8:30 will be nice!

COWPATTY NATION will be out of commission till next sunday when we return!

Till then, be sure to take a look at some of the old post's thru-out the season and keep on Cowpattying!

HOMER SIMPSON!

TOM MAYBERRY!

Here we have Tom Mayberry back when Tom drove the Estate Maintenance Z-95! This was one fast yellow rocket! (Bruce Thomas collection) Click to Enlarge!

HAPPY THANKSGIVING FROM SOME OF OUR MODIFIED ACE'S!

Try JibJab Sendables® eCards today!

SUPER "CPN" MAN!

BILLY "THE KID" PAUCH

Now this is a throwback picture of Billy "The Kid" Pauch. Billy flew in this car. (what car didn't he fly in) This looks to be at Penn National Speedway? Love the header pipe sticking out behind the number. Billy is even sporting the KID shirt.

(Bruce Thomas collection) Click to enlarge!

THE SHANKWEILERS DID DISNEY!

HAPPY THANKSGIVING FROM US "CPN" BOYS!

Try JibJab Sendables® eCards today!

RICHIE TOBIAS!

Here we have Richie Tobias aboard the Shuman Express at Grandview Speedway. This a cool shot of Toby Jr in one sweet looking ride!

(Kevin Buddin photo) Click to enlarge

JIMMIE JOHNSON!

Fourth right appraisal: Johnson wins the title
With a fifth-place finish at Homestead-Miami Speedway, Jimmie Johnson reached new heights in the long and storied history of NASCAR by becoming the first driver to win four consecutive Cup Series championships

ROCKINGHAM!

Last weekend, the Langenstein's had an excellent weekend at Rockingham. They had the opportunity to make it outstanding! Austin ran a 2 day show at the "The Rock". Saturday, Austin was leading the race on the final lap before getting tangled up with a lapped car only to finish 2nd. A little disheartening but still a good run.

In sunday's race, Austin was also leading the feature with 1 lap to go and got "dumped" by the 2nd place car going down the back stretch! They black flagged the 2nd place car, while Austin raced back for a 3rd place finish!

PRETZELMANIA!

Here we have Craig Von Dohren at the wheel of the Keystone Pretzel, hyneman 126 at Grandview Speedway. Pretty sure this is a Olsen car. The 126 was typically red every year, but they threw this white beauty in for a change! Loved it!

(Kevin Buddin photo) Click to enlarge!

BRIDGEPORT SPEEDWAY!

SUNDAY 11/22

CHARLIE BRAY MEMORIAL
CHARLIE BRAY MODIFIED MEMORIAL EVENT - TRI-TRACK BIG BLOCK MODIFIED CHALLENGE SERIES RACE. PLUS 358 SPORTSMAN, GM CRATE SPORTSMAN & PROFORMANCE OUTLAW STOCKS. PLUS, LIMITED/305 RACESAVER SPRINTS. PIT GATES UNLOCK AT 10:00 AM WITH THE SPECTATOR GATES OPENING AT 11:00AM. TRICK OR TREAT IN THE PITS FOR KIDS WILL BEGIN AT NOON. WARM-UP HIT THE TRACK AT 1:00 PM PLUS, A COSTUME CONTEST FOR ALL AND HAUNTED SKYBOXES.

WHAT A PLOW!

Now that's what I call a cow-catcher! How about this self made snow plow? How can this thing even stay on this hunk of crap? This guy needs to take a long hard look at himself! Haha!

RANDY FORTNA

This is hotshoe Randy Fortna back in the day of the Tri-Track wars of Big Diamond, Grandview and Penn National. Randy was a front runner for sure! Here Randy is posing in front of his beautiful #4 mount.

(Don Marks photo)(Bruce Thomas collection)

RYAN GODOWN!

After reading this week's AARN we do know one thing about Ryan. He will not be back with Johnny Rea in 2010. They sure did have two good years together, I hate to see them part. Both great guys! Rumor has Ryan with Norm Hansell next season. We shall see how that shake's out. Ryan also stated that maybe he has had enough of the Pennsy tracks and he will return to New Egypt and run his own equipment? Where does that leave Johnny Rea for 2010? I am sure that Johnny will not just throw anyone in the seat of the R1. Lots of questions, soon we may have some answers! (Bruce Thomas photo) Click to enlarge!

HENDRICK MOTORSPORTS!

Can Jimmy Johnson pull off his 4th consecutive championship in a row this weekend? What an amazing accomplishment it would be for Hendrick Motorsports. This collage picture was sent to me by my "CPN" buddy Charlie Langenstein who works for Hendrick Motorsports. Charlie will be crossing all his t's and dotting all his i's before cutting loose the 48 team car this weekend. Good Luck to you guys down there! Hope ya get her done!!

"CPN" 1 YEAR ANNIVERSARY!

Try JibJab Sendables® eCards today!

RAY SWINEHART!

Here is a pretty cool picture of "Sugar" Ray Swinehart next to his #3 Bonanza, Quigley Chevrolet, D & M Auto Sales, Bechtelsville Auto Body special! How about that piece of plexi-glass rear window. Great pic!

(Bruce Thomas collection)

KIDS!

TOM MAYBERRY!

Cool pic of the ever popular Show Car chassis driven by Tom Mayberry back when Tom drove for John Zemaitas and Zemko. Alan Johnson also comes to mind with the Show Car chassis. Alan had many good years with this chassis. Love that body style and the drag tires where the cat's ass!

(Bruce Thomas collection)(Jim Biehl photo)

SURVEY SAYS...

GRANDVIEW SPEEDWAY STICKING WITH ALCOHOL AS RACER’S FUEL IN 2010

BECHTELSVILLE, PA November 15, 2009. . . . After many discussions with car owners and engine builders Grandview Speedway owner Bruce Rogers has decided that the NASCAR sanctioned racing facility will stick with alcohol as the fuel for racers in 2010. “There was a lot of controversy created for no reason as we were only looking at the possibility of a change to gasoline in 2010,” said Rogers. “After talking with competitors and others involved in racing at our track we decided there was no reason to change from alcohol to gasoline. Every once in a while we take a look at possible changes but after talking with those involved in racing at the track we often decide not to make a change and that is what happened in this situation.” Rogers did point out that with more research it is possible that gasoline could be considered for use in the future but definitely not this year.

BIG DIAMOND RACEWAY IS ALSO FOLLOWING SUIT TO STAY WITH ALCOHOL!

2ND PLACE FINISH FOR AUSTIN!

Austin and Charlie Langenstein had a very impressive run at the Spooktacular 100 during the World Finals weekend at Lowes Motor Speedway. To follow up on the complete action and race action please click the following link that will keep you up to speed on Austin's success!

http://www.austinlangenstein.com/

BPG ANNOUNCES 2010 PLANS!

BPG RACING ANNOUNCES PLANS FOR 2010, HOWARD AND HOFFMAN SET

BLUE BELL, PA November 15, 2009 . . . Coming off a fairly successful season in which primary driver Duane Howard was able to win the 358 Modified title at Big Diamond Raceway and finish second in the NASCAR Whelen All American Series championship battle at Grandview Speedway, car owner Chad Sinon has announced that his BPG Racing will again field cars for Howard to chase the NASCAR title at Grandview Speedway in 2010. In addition Sinon will provide a 358 Modified for legendary dirt track racer Doug Hoffman to run in a variety of special events at Grandview Speedway, Big Diamond Raceway and other tracks throughout the area. “Our main effort will be with Duane Howard going after the Grandview Speedway Saturday night NASCAR title that has eluded us in the past,” said Sinon, a successful Blue Bell, PA businessman. “We have not made any firm plans for Friday night racing. We just may decide to test the waters at a few venues in 2010.” Howard has finished second in the Grandview Speedway point chase twice in the last three seasons. (Brent Smith photo)

GRANDVIEW FLEA MARKET TOMORROW!

8 am to 1 pm
(Rain or Shine)
Pit Gates Open 7am for Set Up
*************************************
Free to the Public
Buy – Sell - Trade
$15.00 per Space
Open to all Division of Racers,
Venders, Collectibles, and Dealers
*************************************
Food and Refreshments Available
For More INFO Call:
Joanne at 610-683-3075
Flea Market Day: 484-357-5506

THE SHANKWEILERS DO DISNEY!

Just wanted to wish my Cowpatty Nation co-owner and best buddy Eric a safe trip as they make their way to Disney World tomorrow morning bright and early for a 7 day adventure! It sure wont be relaxing, but it will be a heckava lotta fun! The weather looks stupendous! Nothing like WDW at Christmas time!

We still have 14 days till we leave for Disney! Hey Eric, Andrea, Brandon & Alyssa, we want a FULL report when you guys get back home! Take care & have fun!

MR EXCITEMENT'S SON...BRAD!

Here is the Living Legend, Mr. Excitement's son, Brad Brightbill on the throttle at Hagerstown Speedway! It was nice to see the Brightbill's sporting the different color body. We were so used to the black, the yellow was a cool change! One sweet looking ride!
(Bruce Thomas photo) Click to enlarge

GSP GRANDVIEW SEASON IN REVIEW 2009!

NAME THAT DRIVER! (Bruce Thomas collection)

DONT MESS WITH US PA COWPATTIES!

"CVD"

"CVD" picked up another small block modified win at Delaware International Speedway last weekend! Craig is a force to be reckoned with every fall for the late season races. Here is an excellent shot of CVD gettin' after it at Big Diamond Raceway in the Mike Harvey 1C. Time will only tell what Craig will be chauffering in 2010!

(Bob Yurko photo)

JASON HAMILTON

Here is a shot of Jason Hamilton in the Joey Grammes back up car at Five Mile Point. This was from the running of Brett Deyo's Supernationals. Kinda struck me funny to see the Flurer on the side of the car!
(Bruce Thomas photo)Click to enlarge!

KYLE STRICKLER MODIFIED FEATURE AT DELAWARE 11/7/09

PAUCHY JR AT HAGERSTOWN!

Man, this is really bugging me what Billy Jr. will be running next year? I sure hope he gets something together to return to BDR and Grandview. He was so impressive this year at both tracks that I hate to see him leave! Here is Billy at Hagerstown.
(Bruce Thomas photo) Click to enlarge!

FAST FREDDIE RAHMER

How about that Fast Freddie Rahmer last night at the dirt track at Lowes Motor Speedway. Fred started the feature in 13th position and moved his way up to finish 5th on a very tough to pass racing surface. Way to go Freddie. A good finish for us PA Posse fans! (Brent Smith photo)

WORLD FINALS RESULTS!

Saldana and Owens to Victory Lane in Second Night of the World Finals; Schatz and Richards Take Home Championship Trophies

Feature (30 laps): 1. Joey Saldana; 2. Dale Blaney; 3. Jason Meyers; 4. Steve Kinser; 5. Fred Rahmer; 6. Donny Schatz; 7. Danny Lasoski; 8. Terry McCarl; 9. Tim Shaffer; 10. Ed Lynch Jr.; 11. Jason Sides; 12. Brad Sweet; 13. Greg Hodnett; 14. Cody Darrah; 15. Bob Felmlee; 16. Cale Conley; 17. Zach Zimmerly; 18. Daryn Pittman; 19. Kraig Kinser; 20. Jessica Zemken; 21. Don Droud Jr.; 22. Brandon Wimmer; 23. Keith Baxter; 24. Craig Dollansky; 25. Jac Haudenschild; 26. Lance Dewease.

Feature (50 laps): 1. Jimmy Owens; 2. Tim McCreadie; 3. Earl Pearson Jr.; 4. Darrell Lanigan; 5. Shannon Babb; 6. Clint Smith; 7. Josh Richards; 8. Rick Eckert; 9. Dale McDowell; 10. Scott Bloomquist; 11. Chris Madden; 12. Steve Francis; 13. Tim Fuller; 14. Brady Smith; 15. Brad Neat; 16. Shane Clanton; 17. John Blankenship; 18. Mike Knight; 19. Greg Satterlee; 20. Russell King; 21. Dan Schlieper; 22. Kenny Schrader; 23. Jason Feger; 24. Brent Robinson; 25. Tommy Kerr; 26. Jordan Bland; 27. Matt Lux; 28. Chris Ferguson.

(Jason Walls photo)

FLYIN' HIGH!

WORLD FINALS AT LOWES...NIGHT ONE!

Feature (30 laps): 1. Jason Meyers; 2. Donny Schatz; 3. Danny Lasoski; 4. Craig Dollansky; 5. Fred Rahmer; 6. Jason Sides; 7. Brad Sweet; 8. Lucas Wolfe; 9. Kraig Kinser; 10. Brian Montieth; 11.Daryn Pittman; 12. Jeremy Campbell; 13. Brook Tatnell; 14. Dale Blaney; 15. Joey Saldana; 16. Terry McCarl; 17. Steve Kinser; 18. Jac Haudenschild; 19. Brandon Wimmer; 20. Justin Henderson; 21. Brian Ellenberger; 22. Bob Felmlee; 23. Ed Lynch Jr.; 24. Cody Darrah; 25. Greg Hodnett.

Feature (50 laps): 1. Scott Bloomquist; 2. Chris Madden; 3. Rick Eckert; 4. Darrell Lanigan; 5. Josh Richards; 6. Jason Feger; 7. Jeep Van Wormer; 8. Eric Jacobsen; 9. Steve Francis; 10. Austin Dillon; 11. Shane Clanton; 12. Ricky Weeks; 13. Clint Smith; 14. Greg Satterlee; 15. Brad Neat; 16. Adam Hensel; 17. Tim Fuller; 18. Russell King; 19. Dan Schlieper; 20. Brady Smith; 21. Earl Pearson Jr.; 22. Tim Dohm; 23. Vic Coffey; 24. Dale McDowell; 25. Kenny Schrader; 26. John Bare; 27. Tim McCreadie; 28. Eric Wells.

(Kevin Thorne photo)

JESSICA ZEMKEN A.K.A. SMOKETTE!

Here is Jessica Zemken hard on the loud peddle at Lowe's dirt track for the World finals. Check out JZ's wing with the "Smokette" on it. Look's like Tony and JZ are still an item!

(Lee Smith photo)

DON SCHAEFFER WILL SIT OUT 2010!

As reported by Brett Deyo:
Missimer, the grandson of Grandview owners Bruce and Theresa Rogers, has driven Schaeffer's No. 327 since his 2003 rookie season. He won a NASCAR Whelen All-American Series 358-mod event for the first time this year Aug. 15. Schaeffer has fielded winning cars for veterans Ray Swinehart, Kerry Kratz and Terry Meitzler among others over a 15-year run."I'm looking for a ride," Missimer, 23, said. "Don told me at the end of the year he wanted to get out as an owner, but he would still help me out."Missimer can supply an engine program and an equipped race shop to a car owner, along with some sponsorship money and product support."I bring along some help to the right team," Missimer said.
(Brent Smith photo)

REDNECK SMOKE ALARM!

AUSTIN LANGENSTEIN

Austin is gearing up for this weekend's running of the Spooktacular 100 at Lowes motor speedway on the 1/5 mile track. Charlie Langenstein, Austin's dad stated, "This is like our Freedom 76 or Eastern States race". The Firefold team is well prepared for this race with plans on visiting victory lane! Charlie and Austin have their Cowpatty Nation stickers on the car and are ready to rumble!

Charlie said that it is crazy down here right now with the World finals taking place the same weekend as Austin's race. The WoO sprint cars and late models both battle it out this weekend. Alot of the Outlaw and PA Posse drivers will be taking in Austin's race. No pressure on Austin...yeah right! Haha! Good Luck goes out to Charlie and Austin! Get er done!

The above picture is Austin doing some charity work for the Jeff Gordon foundation!

PPB TO SIT OUT 2010 SEASON!

News from Pioneer Pole Buildings Inc. & PPB Racing Media Contact: Brett Deyo - 845.728.2781 or Deyo99H@aol.com For Immediate Release/November 4, 2009

PPB Racing To Sit Out 2010 Season; "Business As Usual" For Pioneer Pole Buildings Inc. SCHUYLKILL HAVEN, PA - The Pioneer Pole Buildings Inc. dirt Modified race team will sit idle in 2010. PPB Racing owner Bob Greene has opted to take the 2010 season off to concentrate on his business interests.

The team was slated to field 358-Modifieds for Billy Pauch Jr. and Craig Von Dohren on a weekly basis at Big Diamond Raceway (Forestville, Pa.) and Grandview Speedway (Bechtelsville, Pa.) in addition to select big-block specials in the area. Pauch Jr. and Von Dohren are now free to explore other options for 2010. Schuylkill Haven, Pa.-based Pioneer Pole Buildings Inc. will be open for "business as usual" along with Greene's other ventures. "I am stepping away (from racing) for a year to concentrate on my business," Greene explained. "I'd like to emphasize that Pioneer Pole Buildings will continue to operate for our customers in normal fashion." Greene broke the news to his drivers last week. "I made some commitments to both Craig and Billy (earlier this year)," he said. "I sat down with both of them, told them what I needed to do and they were both fine with it. I wish them both the best of luck." Pauch Jr., of Frenchtown, N.J., completed his second full season driving for PPB Racing. He was a feature winner at both Big Diamond and Grandview, placing sixth in the 358-Modified standings at both facilities. Boyertown, Pa.'s Von Dohren had signed on to race for PPB Racing in late September.

Previous drivers for the team included Keith Hoffman and Doug Hendricks. Greene has been a longtime sponsor of Billy Pauch Sr.'s big-block racing efforts along with backing several support-division competitors. He has also been active in the support of other racing-related events. Greene is leaving the door open to return to the sport. "I've met some great people, generated plenty of exposure for Pioneer and had a lot of fun," Greene said. "It's tough to walk away, but business comes first right now."
(Brent Smith photo)

CHASE IS ACE'S!

Chase Utley has been en fuego versus the Yankees! Chase is batting .333 with 5 home runs and 8 rbi's against the Yankees. Utley is not one for the limelight, which is hard for him to avoid now. He is only the second player to ever hit 2 home runs in two seperate World series games. He also became the leading home run hitter as a second baseman. Hopefully Utley and the Fightin' Phils can keep up their winning ways for 2 more games.

CRAIG VON DOHREN

Here is a throw back pic of CVD at the infamous Penn National Speedway aboard the Shuman #5s. This Tobias chassis was a sweet looking missile.

(Bruce Thomas Collection) Click to enlarge!

KEVIN HARTNETT!

Here is Kevin Hartnett in action during the Freedom 76 with his awesome looking #88! What a sharp looking hot rod! Kevin does all the lettering himself as he has for many other cars over the years. Hopefully we will see more of Kevin next year as he was and still is one of the finest throttle jockey's in the business!!

(Bruce Thomas photo)Click to enlarge

NOT IN THE PLAN!

JEFF STRUNK AT SYRACUSE (Brent Smith photos)

SHANKAPOTTOMUS!