BIG DIAMOND RESULTS! (Bruce Thomas photos)

BIG DIAMOND SPEEDWAY EVENT SUMMARY - APRIL 29, 2011
The Station House 358-Modified Feature Finish (25 laps): GLENN STRUNK, Duane Howard, Wade Hendrickson, Keith Hoffman, Jeff Strunk, Rick Laubach, Billy Pauch Jr., Mike Gular, Meme DeSantis, Gary Hager, John Willman, Sammy Piazza, Larry Solomon, Ryan Godown, Neil Huber, Kyle Follweiler, Colt Harris, Ray Swinehart, Michael Weinert, Jordan Umbenhauer, Ron Haring Jr., Gary Wagner Jr., Doug Manmiller, Craig Von Dohren, Kevin Albert Jr., Andy Burkhart.
Did Not Qualify: Dale Hartz, Scott Miller, Dan Hineline.

U.S.S. Achey Sportsman Feature Finish (20 laps): PAUL KLINE, Tim Fitzpatrick, Daryl Dissinger, Doug Hendricks, Kenny Eckert Jr., Brad Brightbill, Frank Yankowski, Kevin Beach Jr., Mike Lisowski, Stephen Hughes, Billy Moyer Jr., Nick DeSantis, Jordan Dreher, Jason James, Jared Umbenhauer, Corey Renninger, Ray Woodall Jr., Wayne Witmer, Charlie Webber, Kaitie McCardle, Randy Yaple, Steve Searock IV, Jeremy Hertzog.
Did Not Start: Mike Mammana
Did Not Qualify: Warren Floyd Jr., Joshua Hertzog.

Wooden Keg Tavern Roadrunner Feature Finish (20 laps): KEVIN OLENICK, Ricky Bender, Elvin Brennan III, Ryan Olenick, Kirby Schlappich, Ed Kuperavage, Jeremy Becker, Joey Brennan, Chip Kennedy, Jim Kost, Mike Radocha, Shon Elk, Rob Pyle, T.J. Fitzpatrick, Jordan Quinn, Jared Seigfried, Glenn Rowan, Marc Berzowski, Kody Sites, Joe Kavanaugh.

THATS JUST NOT RIGHT!

K-DOG, THE X-FACTOR & THE HARLEYSVILLE HUSTLER @ BDS! (Bruce Thomas photo)

MICHAEL WEINERT

Michael Weinert had some damage to the #18 at Big Diamond Speedway's opening event. What a shame to see that beautiful modified all tore up!

BPG RACING JOINS WITH TIM FULLER FOR WoO TOUR!

Capping a whirlwind week that began with his decision to part ways with John Wight’s Gypsum Express team, Fuller announced on Monday that he has put together his own dirt Late Model effort with primary sponsorship assistance from Chad Sinon’s North Wales, Pa.-based BPG Inc. and will enter this weekend’s WoO LMS doubleheader at Hartford (Mich.) Motor Speedway (Fri., April 29) and Bluegrass Speedway in Bardstown, Ky. (Sat., April 30).

With racing on the WoO LMS being key to his existence as a fulltime professional racer, Fuller sought other options to remain a tour regular. He found his savior in Blue Bell, Pa.’s Sinon, a longtime owner of big-block and 358-Modifieds that compete at tracks in eastern Pennsylvania and surrounding areas.

Sinon, 45, read about Fuller’s situation in an Area Auto Racing News article and decided to reach out to the New Yorker. A couple weeks later Sinon agreed to sign on as Fuller’s main benefactor, opening the door for Fuller to attempt his own WoO LMS assault.

“Chad was the key guy to allow me to buy a car and keep going on my own,” Fuller said of Sinon, who flirted with making a foray into dirt Late Model racing in the past (including some sponsorship conversations with Fuller a few years ago). “All I can say is that he made my 2011 a lot more promising than it was looking. I really had nowhere to turn until he called.

“He told me he just wanted to keep me going. He said that after a year like we had in 2009 (seven WoO LMS wins, including a record-tying four in a row), I shouldn’t be struggling and running at the back of the pack.”

“I just wanted to help Tim get back on the track as quick as possible,” said Sinon, who serves as president of BPG Inc., a family-owned and -operated specialty distributor with over 30 years of expertise in mechanical and electro-mechanical component sourcing and application design. “He made a commitment to run with the World of Outlaws and wants to keep it, and I’m happy to help him do that. I’ve always liked and respected Tim and I just decided that getting involved with him was something different that I wanted to try.

“I’m really looking forward to this. It’s a break from the open-wheel deal, a cool opportunity. I’ve never seen a World of Outlaws Late Model show in person, but I know how popular the series is and I’m excited to try and get out and see a few of Tim’s races this year. It’s going to be fun – just two old Modified guys getting together to try to run with the World of Outlaws.

“Tim is too talented to be running the way he has,” added Sinon, who has also given Fuller an open invitation to drive one of his team’s Modifieds in special events that fit Fuller’s schedule. “He’s shown he can run up front and win World of Outlaws races and he just needs to be in the right situation to do it again.

“My hope is to try and get him back to where he was a couple years ago. Coming off the situation he’s been in and considering that the season has already started, this is going to be a building year for him. But he has the talent and hopefully in the future this could get bigger.” (Jason Walls photo)

COWPATTY NATION SHIRTS!

WE ARE NOW TAKING ORDERS FOR NEW COWPATTY NATION SHIRTS! "CPN" IS THE FRONT OF THE SHIRT. THE COWPATTY NATION LOGO IS ON THE BACK. T-SHIRTS ARE $15 UP TO XXL. HOODIES ARE $30. BLACK/WHITE/YELLOW/GREY COLOR CHOICES!

JEFF STRUNK & BILLY PAUCH JR @ BIG DIAMOND! (Bruce Thomas photo)

GRANDVIEW RESPONDS TO MOTOR ISSUES!

ALLEGED ILLEGAL ENGINE ISSUES ADDRESSED BY GRANDVIEW MANAGEMENT

BECHTELSVILLE, PA April 26, 2011 . . . After a thorough investigation that addressed the alleged illegal engine situation at Grandview Speedway, management has announced that effective immediately the “big bore-short stroke” engines that may be being used by a small number of 358 Modified teams have been found to be illegal based on the Grandview Speedway rule book.
“We have had meetings with a number of engine builders who have been kind enough to share their time and expertise with us,” said Grandview Speedway owner Bruce Rogers. “With their help we have been able to discover that the engines in question do not completely conform to the rules in place at our track and are outlined in our rule book and we are taking action.
“If this issue had been brought to our attention, rather than insinuated through rumors and hearsay lacking proof, we would have taken these steps even sooner and we would have been able to avoid the needless and certainly unhelpful media exposure that seems to have been centered on our speedway. We do want to thank all those who assisted us during this investigation.”
Effective immediately speedway officials will be carefully scrutinizing engines on a random basis and anyone caught running an illegal engine or any illegal equipment will be severely penalized.

"ROLLING THUNDER" (Don Marks photo/Bruce Thomas collection)

THE NEW "MIKE LAISE T-SHIRTS" COMING SOON!

T-shirt- 18.00, non hooded sweatshirt- 22.00, hoodie-26.00, Black shirts are $2.00 more. There are also additional charges for 2XL on up).  E-mail Mike @ Speedyxdemon@aol.com

TOM KOHLER-600 MICRO-GREENWOOD VALLEY 4/23/11

EXPLAINING BIG BORE...SHORT STROKE ENGINES!

BIG BORE...                                                         
SHORT STROKE...
  
 With a wide bore comes a wide combustion chamber and greater flexibility in designing valve layout.

This increased intake area permits greater engine efficiency, higher rpm and more horsepower.

Normally, more horsepower means more heat. The big-bore, short-stroke engine has the answer for that. Because a short-stroke engine's pistons travel less distance per revolution, piston speed is reduced. With lowered piston speed, there's less than normal heat build-up from friction at any given rpm, less piston wear and reduced piston fatigue from heat.

The short-stroke engine uses shorter connecting rods so it can be made lighter and more compact.

It revs higher, allows for multiple-valve head design and produces more power.

HAPPY EASTER!

HAPPY EASTER!

RAIN WASHES OUT A SECOND STRAIGHT SATURDAY NIGHT AT GRANDVIEW SPEEDWAY

BECHTELSVILLE, PA April 23, 2011 . . . The April showers continued at Grandview Speedway forcing track owner Bruce Rogers to cancel his second straight Saturday night show of auto racing.
NASCAR 358 Modifieds, Late Models and Sidewinder Sprints were scheduled for the tripleheader show. The Sidewinder Sprints are scheduled to return in September and if an open date can be found it just may be possible to reschedule the rained out event.
Auto Locator Magazine Night on Saturday, April 30th, 7 p.m. closes out the April schedule of events with the NASCAR 358 Modifieds and Late Models being featured.

JEFF STRUNK WINS PENN CAN OPENER! (Bruce Thomas photo)

Modified Can Opener: Jeff Strunk, Brian Weaver, Tim McCreadie, Mike Gular, Dan Pompey, Kevin Bates, Kevin Hartnett, Billy Thornton, Joey Grammes, Ryan Watt, Bobby Trapper, Joey Colsten, Grant Hilfiger, Garth Tonkin Jr, Brett Tonkin, Bob Trapper, Mike Schane, Mike Colsten, Bill Miller, Chris Piasecki, Al Rudalavage, Darwin Greene, Ray Bliss, Chris Weaver, DNS, Mike Nagel Jr, Mike Nagel

MATT HAFER & KYLE WEISS IN ACTION AT GRANDVIEW! (Brent Smith photo)

A.J. FOYT & RUDY GULAR @ GRANDVIEW SPEEDWAY!

DANNY SNYDER/RANDY STOUDT! (Fred George photo)

GOTTA GET ME ONE OF THESE!

ANOTHER JOE ADAMS CREATION...PRICELESS!

GRANDVIEW ACTION!

Meme Desantis, Danny Nicholas and Doug Manmiller battle for position at Grandview Speedway. Word has it that Meme Desantis may miss a few weeks of racing due to a hand injury? We shall see?
(Bruce Thomas photo)

JON KELLNER (Doug Ayres photo)

JIMMY HORTON @ NEW EGYPT SPEEDWAY 4/15/11 (Courtesy Chris Geiger)

CVD... GETTIN' AFTER IT! (Bruce Thomas photo)

BIG DIAMOND SPEEDWAY RESULTS! (Bruce Thomas photos)

39TH SEASON OPENER RACE SUMMARY - APRIL 17, 2011
The Station House 358-Modified Feature Finish (35 laps): RICK LAUBACH, Jeff Strunk, Ray Swinehart, Keith Hoffman, Craig Von Dohren, Ryan Godown, Dale Hartz, Mike Gular, Duane Howard, Larry Solomon, Richie Pratt, Andy Burkhart, John Willman, Sammy Piazza, Gary Wagner Jr., Dan Hineline, Colt Harris, Billy Pauch Jr., Michael Weinert, Kevin Albert Jr., Wade Hendrickson, Glenn Strunk, Addison Meitzler, Ron Haring Jr., Kyle Follweiler.
Did Not Start: Tommy Scheetz
Did Not Qualify: A.J. DeSantis, Jordan Umbenhauer.

U.S.S. Achey Sportsman Feature Finish (20 laps): MIKE MAMMANA, Mike Lyons, Stephen Hughes, Jared Umbenhauer, Kevin Beach Jr., Ray Woodall, Mike Lisowski, Randy Yaple, Craig Whitmoyer, Billy Moyer Jr., Frank Yankowski, Corey Renninger, Tim Fitzpatrick, Doug Hendricks, Shawn Fitzpatrick, Kenny Eckert Jr., Wayne Witmer, Brad Brightbill, Paul Kline, Kyle Borror, Mike Loney, Jordan Dreher, Daryl Dissinger, John Kovatch IV.
Did Not Qualify: Kyle Gardner, Shawn Horning, Steve Searock IV, Charlie Weber, Warren Floyd Jr.

Wooden Keg Tavern Roadrunner Feature Finish (20 laps): RICKY BENDER, Marc Berzowski, Ryan Olenick, Joey Brennan, Jim Kost, Elvin Brennan III, Ed Kuperavage, Rob Pyle, Mike Radocha, Shon Elk, Joe Kavanaugh, Kevin Olenick, Eric Ochenreider, Chip Kennedy, Jared Seigried, Glenn Rowan, T.J. Fitzpatrick, Jon Schlauch.
Disqualified: Kirby Schlappich
Did Not Start: Toby Chase

BIG DIAMOND SPEEDWAY!

Opening Day at the Big Diamond Speedway begins today! This is the 39th season for the Minersville oval. Needless to say the grounds and track will be pretty wet. I am sure the track crew will have the surface prepared by race time. Gates open at 2:00 and racing begins at 5:00. Good Luck to all the drivers for the 2011 season!

NEW EGYPT SPEEDWAY RESULTS!

Feature (30 Laps): 1. Billy Pauch 2. Jeff Strunk 3. Dominick
Buffalino 4. Rick Laubach 5. Jimmy Horton 6. Wade Hendrickson 7.
Johnny Guarino 8. Gary Butler 9. Craig Von Dohren 10. Richie Pratt
Jr. 11. Ryan Godown 12. Sam Martz 13. Tim Tanner Jr. 14. Mike McAleer
15. Tommy Carberry Jr. 16. Mike Iles 17. Frank Cozze Jr. 18. Matt
Harrell 19. John McClelland 20. David Van Horn 21. Stan Frankenfield
22. Dave Hunt 23. John Stangle 24. Jimmy Blewett 25. Brian Truppi

DNQ: Mike Barone, Brad Freeman, Rich Acolia, John Salvatore Jr., Rich
Kuiken Jr., Mike Franz, Billy Pauch Jr., Tommy Farrell III.
(Brent Smith photo)

WILLIAMS GROVE RESULTS!

410 sprint cars: 1. Brian Leppo, 2. Steve Buckwalter, 3. Danny Dietrich, 4. Lance Dewease, 5. Chad Layton, 6. Tyler Walker, 7. Doug Esh, 8. Adam Wilt, 9. Fred Rahmer, 10. Derek Sell, 11. Aaron Ott, 12. Justin Henderson, 13. Daryn Pittman, 14. Gerard McIntyre Jr., 15. Cory Haas, 16. Mark Smith, 17. Greg Hodnett, 18. Brent Marks, 19. Kyle Pruitt, 20. Ryan Bohlke, 21. Brian Montieth, 22. Mike Erdley, 23. Rick Lafferty, 24. Frank Cozze.


358 sprint cars: 1. TJ Stutts, 2. Pat Cannon, 3. Jay Galloway, 4. Logan Schuchart, 5. Chad Trout, 6. Ted Thomas, 7. Adrian Shaffer, 8. Matt Boland, 9. Blane Heimbach, 10. Nate Hammaker, 11. Tim Berkheimer, 12. Kyle Moody, 13. Rich Eichelberger, 14. Eric Tomecek, 15. Michael Ruttkamp, 16. Brie Hershey, 17. Amy Ott, 18. Colby Womer, 19. Jordan Frontz, 20. Brian Garland, 21. Ricky Stonebraker, 22. Billy Schoffstall, 23. Steve Fannasy, 24. Glenndon Forsythe  (Bruce Thomas photo)

GRANDVIEW CANCELS RACING 4/16

BECHTELSVILLE, PA April 16, 2011 . . . The forecast of heavy rain, the kind that had Noah building an arc and herding the animals two by two, bone chilling cold weather plus strong winds forced promoter Bruce Rogers to cancel the Saturday night doubleheader show of stock car racing at Grandview Speedway. The doubleheader would have included the NASCAR Whelen All American Series 358 Modifieds and Late Models in action.
“Let’s hope that is the first and last rainout for the 2011 season,” said Rogers. “We made the call to cancel based on the forecast that had an 80 to 100% chance of rain. We don‘t usually call them this early but with the cost of gas and such a strong forecast for bad weather we wanted to allow our fans and racers to make other plans.”

GRANDVIEW ACTION! (Doug Ayres photo)

JACK SWAIN

Jack Swain is a newcomer to Grandview Speedway this season. Jack looked very good on opening day qualifying for the feature. I am sure that Jack has been racing before, just not sure where? I would like to know where Jack's racing career was before Grandview. If anyone knows...please post a remark on the message board. Thanks! (Doug Ayres photo)

SEE COLT HARRIS TURN SOME LAPS AT BIG DIAMOND LAST SUNDAY CLICK THE LINK BELOW! (Bruce Thomas photo)

  http://youtu.be/IjCeh-xLyig

MICHAEL WEINERT @ BIG DIAMOND! (Bruce Thomas photo)

ONLY AT WAL-MART!

KEVIN ALBERT

Kevin Albert had a great run this past saturday night at Grandview Speedway. Kevin tagged the rear of the field and started in the 27th position to end up a very impressive 9th place! Kevin is sure one to keep your eye on!
(Brent Smith photo)

MIKE GULAR & ADDISON MEITZLER BATTLE AT GRANDVIEW! (Fred George photo)

SHAWN FITZPATRICK @ BDS! (Bruce Thomas photo)

RAY KEMP IN ACTION! (Doug Ayres photo)

KEVIN HIRTHLER & GLENN STRUNK (Bruce Thomas photo)

RAY SWINEHART

Great run by Ray Swinehart saturday night bringing home the Graber Letterin' Bicknell #33 to a third place finish! (Doug Ayres photo)

GRANDVIEW LATE MODEL CONTOVERSY!

While racing off the 4th turn on the last lap, Danny Snyder and Randy Stoudt made contact with Snyder going on to win the feature while Randy Stoudt spun on the front stretch. Stoudt pulled into victory lane thinking Snyder may be disqualified. Kenny Rogers declared Snyder the winner with Stoudt not too happy with the decision!

GRANDVIEW MODIFIED WINNER!

NASCAR 358 MODIFIED FEATURE FINISH (40 LAPS $4,000 TO WIN): 1. Duane Howard 2. Don Norris Jr. 3. Ray Swinehart 4. Jeff Strunk 5. Craig VonDohren 6. Kyle Weiss 7. Doug Manmiller 8. Danny Erb 9. Kevin Albert Jr. 10.Kevin Hirthler 11. Mike Gular 12. Mike Laise 13. Shawn Reimert 14. Terry Meitzler (Finishing 39 laps) 15. Tommy Scheetz Jr. 16. Nate Christman 17. Kyle Follweiler 18. Ryan Grim 19. Addison Meitzler 20. Kenny Gilmore 21. Michael Weinert (Finishing 24 laps ) 22. Ron Selman (Finishing 23 laps) 23. Ryan Godown 24. Jordan Umbenhauer (Finishing 12 laps) 25. Glenn Strunk (Finishing 5 laps) 26. Jon Kellner Sr. 27. Meme DeSantis (Finishing no laps) 28. A.J. DeSantis NOTE: No,. 611 Brad Grim qualified but was unable to start giving a starting spot to first alternate Michael Weinert
(Doug Ayres photo)

GRANDVIEW LATE MODEL WINNER!

NASCAR LATE MODEL FEATURE FINISH (20 LAPS): 1. Danny Snyder 2. Mike Kellner 3. Brian Shuey 4. Wayne Pfeil Jr. 5. Lou Egrie Sr. 6. Chuck Schutz 7. John Giesler 8. Dirk Rimrott 9. Kyle Saylor 10. John Favinger (Finishing one lap down) 11. Randy Stoudt 12. Ron Kline (Finishing 8 laps down) 13. Kory Fleming (Finishing 11 laps down) 14. T.J. Mayberry (Finishing 12 laps down) 15. Steve Butler (Finishing 15 laps down) 16. Randall Paxton 17. Greg Hoffmaster 18. David Ogin (Finishing 17 laps down) 19. Rick Todorow.  (Doug Ayres photo)