OFF TO DISNEY WORLD !!

I will be leaving for Disney World this afternoon! I will be back next saturday, December 1st!

DUANE HOWARD (Courtesy Rod)

I WOULD HAVE GONE WITH NIKE'S MYSELF!

GRANDVIEW'S TOP GUNS HAPPY THANKSGIVING!

CHUCK SCHUTZ (Doug Ayres photo)

KENNY GILMORE (Doug Ayres photo)

BRAD KESELOWSKI'S BUZZED INTERVIEW!

GRANDVIEW MODIFIED CHAMPION DUANE HOWARD! (Bob Yurko photo)

Thousands of dollars in point fund money was paid out to top performers with Duane Howard and his car owner going home with more than $10,000 for their championship winning efforts with the 358 Modifieds.

 Howard and his wife will be guests of the track owners, Bruce and Theresa Rogers, on a nine day Caribbean cruise along with more than 90 others who have ties to the NASCAR sanctioned track.

 Howard, Schutz and Brad Brightbill have been invited to the NASCAR Hall of Fame in early December for the NASCAR Whelen All American Series National awards function. Howard is honored as track and Pennsylvania champion while Schutz gains the National Division II Dirt Finalist honors and Brightbill takes the national honors for the Division III Finalist Dirt honors.

Fred Woodward, representing the American Racer Tire Cup Championship Series, handed out checks and awards totaling more than $20,000 with Duane Howard taking home more than $15,000 for winning the title.

DANNY ERB (Doug Ayres photo)

BILLY DECKER (Don Marks photo/courtesy Bruce Thomas)

MEN WHO LACK SUPERVISION!

MIKE LAISE (Doug Ayres photo)

DAVEY WENGER (Courtesy Rod)

Davey had alot of success in this Tobias chassis racer!

GLENN STRUNK (Doug Ayres photo)

HANG ON!

DUANE HOWARD (Doug Ayres photo)

BRIDGEPORT BIG BLOCK RESULTS! (Brent Smith photo)

1. BILLY PAUCH, SR. 2. Ryan Godown 3. Richie Pratt, Jr. 4. Duane Howard 5. JR Heffner 6. Neal Williams 7. Eric Kormann 8. Dominic Buffalino 9. Rick Laubach 10. Matt Harrell 11. Rocco Infante 12. Stan Frankenfield 13. Ryan Watt 14. Steve Durand 15. Bob Drayton 16. Mike Barone 17. David Hunt 18. Neil Huber 19. Craig Von Dohren 20. Rusty Smith 21. Sean Gunther 22. Tad Cox 23. Wade Hendrickson 24. Tommy Scheetz, Jr. 25. Bob Sarkisian 26. Scott Irwin 27. Jimmy Horton      

HAPPY VETERANS DAY!

BRIDGEPORT SMALL BLOCK RESULTS! (Brent Smith photo)

1. RYAN GODOWN 2. Kevin Hirthler 3. Ryan Watt 4. Duane Howard 5. Meme DeSantis 6. Rick Laubach 7. Neal Williams 8. Bobby Varin 9. Billy Pauch, Sr. 10. Ray Swinehart 11. Rusty Smith 12. Jesse Hill 13. Mike Mammana 14. Richie Pratt, Jr. 15. Eric Kormann 16. Larry Soloman 17. Steve Young 18. Dave Witte 19. Ron Roberts 20. Shawn Reimert 21. Wade Hendrickson 22. Pat Wall 23. Kyle Merkel 24. Jimmy Horton        

DNQ: Stan Frankenfield, Kyle Borror, Keith Hoffman, Pete Serra, Billy Briggs, Chris Grbac, Tom Maccherone, DJ Rupert, Brian Lilick, Jason Neidlinger, Rocco Infante, Scott Hulmes, Neil Huber,

GRANDVIEW PROGRAM 1976 (Click to enlarge)

LOW DOWN & DIRTY

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YO LADY...

BILLY DECKER (Don Marks photo/courtesy Bruce Thomas)

CVD TALKS IT OVER! (Doug Ayres photo)

SMOKEY WARREN (Courtesy Rod)

NEW OWNERSHIP @ BIG DIAMOND SPEEDWAY (Joe Adams logo)

Tuesday, October 23th, 2012 marked a historic day in the over 40 year history of Big Diamond Speedway. For the first time in track history, the historic 3/8th's mile oval, formerly a 1/3 mile oval, will no longer be owned or promoted by founder Fritz Roehrig and his wife Krista. The speedway has been sold to new owner Jake Smulley; who along with his wife Jasmine, will promote the facility beginning with the 2013 racing season. As most people know, Fritz has been battling some health issues the past few years that have made it very difficult to perform the endless day to day operations required to run a racetrack. Ending the season with a very successful Coalcracker 72 weekend, the time seemed right to sell the facility and pass the reigns over to new ownership. Jake and Jasmine are dedicated to Big Diamond Speedway remaining the "place to be" on Friday evening to see the best racing in the area for 40 more years and beyond.

When entering the track using the newly designed entrance to the speedway, fans and competitors alike will once again feel excitement in the air each and every Friday evening. Plans are already underway for the 2013 schedule, which will include the headlining "ground-pounding" 358 Modifieds, Sportsman, and the always entertaining "full fendered frenzy" Roadrunner division. The 358 Modifieds will continue to race for a "best on the east coast" $2,750.00 to win a regular 25 lap feature. Sportsman will be racing for $600.00 to win a regular 20 lap event, while the Roadrunners will compete for $225.00 for their weekly 20 lap feature. Plans for several visiting divisions to compliment the Friday evening shows, along with several other special races are in the works. Already in place is an eight race Friday night Street Stock series. Division sponsors are already in place for the Sportsman and Roadrunners. For the 3rd consecutive year, U.S.S Achey, Inc. Iron and Metal Processors from Schuylkill Haven returns as the sponsor for the Sportsman division. They can be reached at www.ussachey.com or 570-366-0781 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting              570-366-0781      end_of_the_skype_highlighting. New to the Roadrunners, Savage 61 Dodge comes on board as the new division sponsor. Located at the intersection of routes 222 and 61 in Reading, they can be reached at www.savage61dodge.com or 877-360-7850 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting              877-360-7850      end_of_the_skype_highlighting.

Giveaways for both fans and drivers, a new track logo, an updated website (currently under construction), new handicapping rules, cash dashes, more driver nicknames, more merchandise vendors, an old timers night, wall of fame, and many other items are being discussed as potential changes for the 2013 season to make the track more fan and competitor friendly. Traditional races like the Georgie Stevenson Memorial and Coalcracker weekend will remain on the schedule, but with some possible new twists. More details about all the exciting activities at Big Diamond Speedway will be released as they become available. We do know that an open test and tune for all divisions plus an Enduro is scheduled for Sunday, March 17th, 2013. Opening day for the 358 Modifieds, Sportsman, and Roadrunners will be the following Sunday, March 24th, 2013. On opening day, the 358 Modifeids will be competing for $3,500.00 to win and $300.00 to take the green. Exact details and starting times for these two dates will be finalized and announced in the next few weeks. New ownership is also committed to a full season of racing on the Little Diamond Speedway. Details on the exact night and divisions for Little Diamond Speedway are still being discussed but hope to be announced soon. You can rest assured that both Big and Little Diamond Speedways plan to be around for a very long time.

BRETT HEARN WINS FINALE...SHEPPARD CROWNED CHAMP!

A-Main (40 laps): 1. Brett Hearn; 2. Peter Britten; 3. Jimmy Phelps; 4. Matt Sheppard; 5. Tim McCreadie; 6. Carey Terrance; 7. Justin Haers; 8. Danny Johnson; 9. Stewart Friesen; 10. Rich Scagliotta; 11. Ryan Godown; 12. Tim Fuller; 13. Dan Vauter; 14. Billy Dunn; 15. Mike Bowman; 16. Dave Rauscher; 17. Tyler Siri; 18. Gary Tomkins; 19. Adam Roberts; 20. Billy VanInwegen; 21. Vince Vitale; 22. Michel Chicoine; 23. Kenny Tremont Jr.; 24. Tom Sears Jr.
Did Not Start: Matt DeLorenzo, Billy Decker, Rob Bellinger, Bob McGannon

GUESS THIS KID DIDN'T LIKE HALLOWEEN?

TIM FULLER WINS AT CHARLOTTE! (Pete McDonald photo)

A-Feature (40 laps): 1. 74 Tim Fuller, Edwards, N. Y.; 2. 4* Tim McCreadie, Watertown, N. Y.; 3. 20 Brett Hearn, Sussex, N. J.; 4. 747 Ryan Godwon, Ringoes, N. J; 5. 84 Gary Tomkins, Clifton Springs, N. Y.; 6. 21a Peter Britten, Brisbaine, Queensland, Australia; 7. 3 Justin Haers, Phelps, N. Y.; 8. 115 Kenny Tremont, Jr., West Sandlake, N. Y.; 9. 98h Jimmy Phelps, Baldwinsville, N. Y.; 10. 27J Danny Johnson, Rochester, N. Y.; 11. 1J Stewart Friesen, Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario; 12. 9s Matt Sheppard, Waterloo, N. Y.; 13. 91 Billy Decker, Unadilla, N. Y.; 14. 49 Billy Dunn, Watertown, N. Y.; 15. 48T Dave Rauscher, Waterloo, N. Y.; 16. 8 Rich Scagliotta, Bound Brook, N. J.; 17. 62s Tom Sears, Jr., Clay, N. Y.; 18. 5* Tyler Siri, Watkins Glen, N. Y.; 19. 97 Michel Chicoine, Ste-Cecile de Milton, Quebec; 20. 71 Mike Bowman, St-Catharines, Ontario; 21. 8R Rob Bellinger, Dexter, N. Y.; 22. 6N Kevin Bates, Lake Ariel, Penn.; 23. 21m Bob McGannon, Garnerville, N. Y.; 24. 10V Billy VanInwegen, Sparrowbush, N. Y.; 25. 85 Dan Vauter, Forest City, Penn.; 26. 3d Matt DeLorenzo, Cropsyville, N. Y.; 27. 07 Tim Kerr, Picton, Ontario; 28. 56 Vince Vitale, Phoenix, N. Y.

GRANDVIEW PROGRAM / MIKE KELLY IN VICTORY LANE!

JON KELLNER JR (Doug Ayres photo)

SPORTSMAN READY TO RUMBLE! (Bruce Thomas photo)