Friday, February 28, 2014
Thursday, February 27, 2014
Wednesday, February 26, 2014
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COVENTRY MALL RACE CAR SHOW!
Tuesday, February 25, 2014
Monday, February 24, 2014
Cozze, Paules, & Pratt Head Impressive List of SpeedSTR Newcomers at Kutztown's Action Track USA
Kutztown,
Pa. - The philosophy is simple, yet effective...create an affordable,
spec racecar then provide a healthy purse for events that feature those
cars. That combination will lure top name drivers (especially if you can
pick a night when virtually no other tracks are competing against you),
and those big names will entice the fans to come out and watch, week
after week. Throw in a nicely renovated facility with the necessary
amenities and a racy surface so the competitors can do what they do
best, and you've got a formula for success.
And it's exactly the formula that was utilized by co-promoters Rich
Tobias and Doug Rose in 2013; their first season at the helm of the
JeffreyHogueRealtor.com Action Track USA in Kutztown, Pa. It is an
understatement to say that the inaugural campaign was a rousing success,
as names such as Brightbill, Pauch, Eckert, Planck, Mahaney, Rahmer,
and Strunk diced for the $2,000 winner's share in the SpeedSTR division,
and the fans responded in droves each Wednesday night.
That formula continues to draw top name drivers from other segments of
local motorsports, as an impressive array of race winners and track
champions are leading a new group of wheel-twisters into the SpeedSTR
wars that will commence with a practice session on May 12, then the
season opening Goldie Meitzler Memorial on May 14.
Earl Paules, last year's Late Model point champion at the Mahoning
Valley Speedway, is making the leap to Wednesday night competition at
the fairgrounds in Kutztown. Paules, who captured 11 Late Model feature
wins enroute to his title, is also a big winner in the asphalt Modified
ranks and won a TQ Midget race in 2013. He brings a gaudy pavement
resume with him, but Paules also has some dirt track experience in
Sportsman Modifieds at Big Diamond Raceway.
Wind Gap, Pa.'s Frank Cozze, a former Big Block Modified winner on the
Moody Mille in Syracuse, NY, is also making the plunge into the SpeedSTR
pool in 2014. Cozze, who spent a few seasons in Central Pa. 410 Sprint
Cars before returning last season to the seat of Norm Hansell's 358 dirt
Modified, will probably see (at least some) double duty on Wednesday
nights. He ran Dave Bodine's potent 600cc Micro-Sprint on a few
occasions last summer, and there's a better than average chance that
Cozze will hop between his SpeedSTR and Bodine's wingless 600 at the
Action Track USA during the upcoming season.
Dirt Modified veteran Richie Pratt Jr., runner-up in last year's Big
Block Modified points and three-time winner at Bridgeport, NJ, picked up
a SpeedSTR frame, body panels, and associated parts at the Speedway
Entertainment shop on January 13.
Kyle Weiss, the 358 Modified pilot from Schuylkill Haven, Pa., had his
sharp looking M.A.S. Trucking/ Blue Knob Auto Sales SpeedSTR on display
at the recent Motorsports Show in Oaks, Pa. Weiss, who's finished
seventh in the ultra-tough Grandview Modified division point standings
the past two years, will make his SpeedSTR debut at Kutztown in May.
Pancho Lawler, a Super Late Model chauffeur at the Hagerstown, MD
Speedway and owner/operator of Pancho's Racing Products in Hanover, has
also decided to give the SpeedSTR's a try this season.
Bridgeton, NJ's Lee Nardelli, a former 270cc Micro-Sprint champion on
the quarter-mile at Bridgeport and a 600cc feature winner at the south
Jersey oval, is another driver who is busily preparing his new SpeedSTR
for competition at the JeffreyHogueRealtor.com Action Track USA.
Nardelli always has eye-catching equipment, as evidenced by his Best
Appearing 600cc Micro-Sprint Award received at this year's Bridgeport
Speedway Banquet.
Fifteen-year-old Ryan Krachun, from Neshanic Station, NJ, is also on the
list of new SpeedSTR throttle-jockeys for 2014. Krachun's background
includes a couple of seasons in the USAC Eastern Ignite Midget Series,
where he won a race at Hickory, NC in 2013.
Krachun spent some of the past year steering a PASS South Super Late
Model, too, as well as making a start or two in the NEMA Lite Series. He
and his team are planning to run the NEMA Midget tour in 2014, along
with Wednesday night stops in Kutztown for SpeedSTR action.
Larry Solomon, who's spent many years gassing dirt Modifieds in the Northeast, recently placed an order for a new SpeedSTR.
Brett Michalski, the young charger who became the first driver to flip
out of the ballpark at the renovated facility in Kutztown when he
cleared the turn three barrier in his wingless 600cc Micro-Sprint last
year, is also planning to compete with the SpeedSTR's when the new
season begins in May.
Joining Michalski as a SpeedSTR rookie will be one of last year's most
popular wingless 600 wheelmen, Kyle Lick. Lick is joining the Kovatch
Motorsports team and will buckle into one of their SpeedSTR's while
continuing to thrill the crowd with his high-side escapades in a Lamar
Schaffer prepared wingless 600, where he'll run as a teammate to Billy
Pauch Jr.
With this group of newcomers added to the already star-studded field of
competitors in the SpeedSTR division, the Action Track USA will surely
live up to its name in 2014.
Tobias has made some changes to his creations for this season. The
open-wheeled, self-starting spec class featuring a 2.4 Liter dual
overhead cam Mopar engine, will have power steering (via an electric
pump) available to its chauffeurs for the first time in 2014. Tobias is
also lowering the fuel cell a bit to make the cars handle better and be a
little more nimble on the race track - features that will heighten the
competition even more among the all star lineup of drivers that will
visit the JeffreyHogueRealtor.com Action Track USA on the Kutztown
Fairgrounds.
The USAC sanctioned Sunoco SpeedSTR's will be joined, on a weekly basis,
by the Pioneer Pole Buildings Wingless 600cc Micro-Sprints and the NAPA
Auto Parts All Star Slingshots. There will be several appearances by
the Junior Slingshots throughout the season, as well as the wingless
270cc Micro-Sprints.
For additional information, please visit the speedway's website at: www.actiontrackusa.com and stay up to date on all the news at the track's Facebook page and/or Twitter feed.
Sunday, February 23, 2014
SHEPPARD WINS FINALE-FRIESEN CROWNED CHAMP! (Outlaw photo)
MIKE LAISE RACING ADDS NEW SPONSOR FOR 2014 (Tammy Auman photo)
Laise Racing Announces Identity Graphics As Sponsor; 2014 plans.
After a cold and snowy winter Laise Racing is excited for
the start of the 2014 racing season. Bob Shitey of R&R Machine has
freshened up the small block used in competition at Grandview Speedway.
Laise Racing also upgraded the chassis and has completely rebuilt the
drive line. Timmy Buckwalter, of Tim's Shock Lab, will provide a variety
of set-ups throughout the year.
We are pleased to announce that Identity Graphics and
Printing has signed on as a sponsor for the 2014 racing season. The
Telford, Pa company prints a wide variety of high quality products from
Business Cards to Banners, Promotional Items, and more at honest
affordable prices. Owner Drew Culp said, "I am thrilled to be coming on
board to help support Laise Racing." More information is available at www.identitycolor.com, along with a Facebook page at "Identity Graphics and Printing Inc." providing pictures of their work.
Returning sponsors for the 2014 season will be Michael
Smith Painting, Reid Auto and Truck Repair, which are both located in
Gilbertsville, PA. Laise Racing thanks these long time sponsors for
their continued support. "For two family owned companies to continue to
support us for as long as they have speaks volumes about the Smith and
Reid companies. It is a real blessing to work with them for so many
years." stated Mike Laise, driver of the #15 358 Dirt Modified.
Kaden's Candles located in Boyertown, Pa will also be
returning for the 2014 season. They will be doing a fundraiser to help
raise money for Laise Racing's efforts and to help spread their customer
base into the racing market. The sale of these high quality hand poured
candles is slated to begin on March 1st. Ordering information and scent
list will be announced closer to that date.
Helping the community is something that we take great
pride in here at Laise racing. For 2014 a local charity we have chosen
to support is "Cruising for a Cause". Cruising for a cause is a family
run charity which host's a car show every summer to help support local
causes. Dave Laise stated, "If there is anything that rivals the thrill
of being at the races on a Saturday night it's being a part of local
charities. 'Cruising for a Cause' was a really great way to talk to many
people about racing at Grandview Speedway, and it gave our team another
opportunity to showcase our sponsors away from the track." The
charity's annual car show provides activities for the whole family
including door prizes, free entry, and a variety of events for children.
As a new sponsor last season, West Main Diner in Lansdale,
Pa is quickly becoming a fan favorite sponsor. The diner is known for
their fresh homemade meals and high quality baked goods. They have
provided delicious samples to give away at Grandview. Displaying their
willingness to give back to our fans, West Main Diner provided a cookie
tray at the Motorsports show in Oaks while driver Mike Laise was signing
autographs. "The cookies were a big hit." stated driver Mike Laise.
The winter is always a tough time for dedicated racers.
"Tearing down and then rebuilding the car is a daunting task, but with
the support of a great crew and loving family I cannot wait to get back
out on the track! This 2014 season marks our 20th year of racing and it
is shaping up to be our best ever. We are surrounded with a great group
of fans, sponsors, family, crew members and friends which almost ensures
a successful year!"
There is still time available for any company who is
interested in being a part of this family oriented race team.
Information about sponsorship opportunities for Laise Racing, can be
obtained by contacting Mike at (484) 941-2313. Fans are reminded that
up-to-date information regarding the #15 358 Dirt Modified can be found
on the "Mike Laise Racing" fan page on Facebook.
Saturday, February 22, 2014
Friday, February 21, 2014
FRIESEN WINS @ VOLUSIA (Outlaw photo)
Thursday, February 20, 2014
VOLUSIA SPEEDWAY RESULTS
DIRTcar Late Model A-Main (40 Laps): 1. (0) Scott Bloomquist ($10,000), 2. (17m) Dale McDowell, 3. (18W) Eric Wells, 4. (29) Darrell Lanigan, 5. (21) Billy Moyer, 6. (24) Rick Eckert, 7. (15) Steve Francis, 8. (39) Tim McCreadie, 9. (1) Brandon Sheppard, 10. (157) Mike Marlar, 11. (2) Brady Smith, 12. (32c) Vic Coffey, 13. (32) Bobby Pierce, 14. (5) Don O'Neal, 15. (81) Brian Shirley, 16. (777) Jared Landers, 17. (4ds) Chad Hollenbeck, 18. (101) Casey Roberts, 19. (38) Kenny Pettyjohn, 20. (1B) Jeff Babcock, 21. (14M) Morgan Bagley, 22. (99Jr) Frankie Heckenast Jr., 23. (5J) Eric Jacobsen, 24. (25) Shane Clanton, 25. (23) John Blankenship, 26. (22) Gregg Satterlee, 27. (44) Clint Smith, 28. (16H) Mike Hammerle.
Wednesday, February 19, 2014
Tuesday, February 18, 2014
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Monday, February 17, 2014
Sunday, February 16, 2014
Saturday, February 15, 2014
DAN GREEN AND G & H MOTORSPORTS SIGN NEW SPONSORS for 2014!
Coatesville,
PA February 15, 2014 – Dan Green and the G & H Motorsports team are
excited to welcome three new sponsors for the #46 NASCAR Whelen
All-American Dirt Late Model.
HotRod Processing based in Bethlehem, PA is a leading
provider of credit card processing services for the motorsports and
automotive services industries. Their goal is to provide credit card
processing services to as many racing people as possible. With the goal
of becoming the No. 1 provider of credit card processing for the hotrod
and motorsports industry, Hotrod Processing has continually committed
itself to superior professionalism and customer service to the hotrod
and racing communities. Building those relationships with race teams is
of the utmost importance to HotRod Processing.
HotRod
Processing offers a full menu of credit card and check processing
services ranging from brick and mortar, to mobile, mail/phone order and
online solutions.
Hotrod Processing has a long history with Late Model Dirt racing being a
sponsor for the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series and their Lucas Oil
Speedway in Wheaton, MO. and is excited to become involved in local
racing at Grandview Speedway (PA) and are very much looking forward to
the 2014 season. For more information on HotRod Processing visit www.hotrodprocessing.com, contact 570-764-2757 or ed@hotrodprocessing.com.
Andrew
Toothman, authorized dealer for AMSOIL, will be suppling Dan Green and G
& H Motorsports team with the needed products to help Dan keep the
#46 NASCAR Dirt Late Model running up front each week. AMSOIL formulates
a wide selection of synthetic lubricating oils for all types of engine
and gear applications, including those for specialized vehicles and
severe operating conditions. In addition, AMSOIL has developed
sophisticated fuel additives, filtration systems and other companion
products that supplement and extend lubricant performance. All are
distributed through a worldwide network of independent Dealers. This
complete line of quality products is recognized by countless private
motorists, fleet managers and industrial administrators as the best and
most cost-effective choice for increasing engine performance, reducing
maintenance and prolonging vehicle and equipment life. ...making history
with synthetics. You can get all your AMSOIL products to save you money
from Andrew by contacting him through his website, www.lubedealer.com/toothman, facebook.com/AmsoilIndependentDealer5062594 or email him at toothmansynthetics@gmail.com.
G & H Motorsports would like to thank all of their sponsors for the 2014 racing season: HOTROD Processing of Bethlehem, PA; HOTROD Tracker of Bethlehem, PA; Scott Select Pre-Owned Cars of West Chester, PA; Andrew Toothman – Amsoil Dealer; Ken’s
Towing of Coatesville, PA; Scott Chevrolet of Allentown, PA; SquireSide
CAFÉ of New Holland, PA; Linda’s Hair Techniques of Avondale, PA; Tammy
Auman Photography of Pottstown, PA and Rowe Web Design of Bethlehem, PA
Friday, February 14, 2014
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Thursday, February 13, 2014
Wednesday, February 12, 2014
Tuesday, February 11, 2014
Monday, February 10, 2014
BUBBA RACEWAY PARK RESULTS!
2. 45-Tim Shaffer[5] +3
3. 17B-Steve Buckwalter[2]
4. 29-Kerry Madsen[4]
5. 14K-Dale Blaney[3]
6. 10H-Danny Holtgraver[8] +2
7. W20-Greg Wilson[7]
8. 59-David Gravel[9] +1
9. 27-Greg Hodnett[14] +5
10. 63-Chad Kemenah[18] +8
11. 9W-Jac Haudenschild[15] +4
12. 48-Danny Dietrich[11]
13. O7-Mark Coldren[17] +4
14. 59P-Christopher Jones[12]
15. 19-Klint Angelette[10]
16. 40I-Mark Imler[21] +5
17. 77X-Wayne Johnson[13]
18. 57X-Andrew Palker[16]
19. 40-Caleb Helms[6]
20. 1S-Logan Schuchart[20]
21. 1A-Jacob Allen[19]
Sunday, February 9, 2014
BATTLE OF TRENTON RESULTS!
TQ Midget Feature (40 Laps): 1. Erick
Rudolph, 2. Mike Lichty, 3. Zane Zeiner, 4. Matt Janisch, 5. Jimmy Blewett, 6.
Anthony Sesely, 7. Jonathan Reid, 8. Rob Vivona, 9. Patrick Emerling, 10. Lou
Cicconi Jr., 11. Kyle Hieber, 12. Shawn Nye, 13. Neal Williams, 14. Joey Payne,
15. Ryan Preece, 16. Shaun Carrig, 17. Joey Payne, 18. Pat Bealer, 19. Ted
Christopher, 20. Rob Neely, 21. Pat Bealer, 22. Ted Christopher, 23. Glen Reen,
24. Mike Iles, 25. Tim Buckwalter.
Champ Kart Feature (25 Laps): 1. Justin
Gumley, 2. Rich Davidowitz, 3. James Hayden, 4. Avery Stoehr, 5. Alex Colasanto
6. Dalton Rovira, 7. AJ Jadacki, 8. Chad Churilla, 9. Bethany Stoehr, 10. Paul
Hartwig Jr., 11. Michael Schickner, 12. Vincent LaFazia, 13. Ron Midford, 14.
Jonathan Laureigh, 15. Lisa Nalbach, 16. Dakota Kessler, 17. Glen Meisenhelder,
18. Derrick Demott, 19. Doug Stearly, 20. Jack Handley Jr., 21. Danny Bouc, 22.
Gabbie Olender, 23. John Berger, 24. Jimmy Wolcott, 25. DJ
Doyle.
Saturday, February 8, 2014
DOUG MANMILLER/BREITENSTEIN MOTORSPORTS (Bruce Thomas photo)
Friday, February 7, 2014
Thursday, February 6, 2014
Wednesday, February 5, 2014
Tuesday, February 4, 2014
Monday, February 3, 2014
Austin Langenstein Scores another podium, Finishes 3rd in Winter Heat Finale.
Sunday, February 2, 2014
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