COMING EVENTS:
Wednesday, August 18, 7:30 p.m. Thunder on the Hill Series featuring the World of Outlaws Late Models and 358 Modified stock cars.
Saturday, August 21, 7:30 p.m. NASCAR 358 Modifieds and Late Models 3 Starz Landscaping Night. If the Forrest Rogers Memorial is rained out on August 14th, this will be used as the rain date.
Saturday, August 28, 7:30 p.m. RCN TV NIGHT featuring the NASCAR 358 Modifieds and Late Models.
Saturday, September 4, 7:30 p.m. NASCAR 358 Modifieds, Late Models and Sidewinders.
September 11, 7:30 p.m. Green Lane Wm. Penn/Four Star Lettering Night featuring NASCAR 358 Modifieds and Late Models.
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SHORT STORY
HOWARD WINS FORREST ROGERS MEMORIAL WORTH $10,000 AT GRANDVIEW SPEEDWAY, KLINE GETS LATE MODEL WIN
BECHTELSVILLE, PA August 15, 2010 . . . For the first time in his long successful racing career Duane Howard was able to drive to victory in the Forrest Rogers Memorial 50-lap NASCAR 358 Modified feature race at Grandview Speedway Saturday night. The win was worth $10,000 to the Oley, PA racer. Ron Kline (Salford) wheeled his V&M Towing/ING Financial No. 3 to his fourth win of the season in the 20-lap NASCAR Late Model feature.
At the drop of the green for the 29 car 358 Modified feature race Cliff Quinn took control and set the pace until the ninth lap when Carroll Hine III spun bringing out the caution. On the restart Kevin Albert Jr. went to the front and held the top spot until the 16th circuit when Duane Howard, coming from 16th starting spot, took the lead with Craig VonDohren close behind.
The balance of the 50 lapper was a tremendous driving display as Howard with VonDohren trailing weaved their way through the field until at the finish only six cars remained on the same lap with the leader. Howard brought the BPG Racing No.4 across the finish line with a comfortable lead over second place Craig VonDohren. Third spot was earned by Jeff Strunk followed by Meme DeSantis and Kevin Hirthler.
The early laps of the 20-lap Late Model feature had John Giesler in front with Bill Henning taking command on the 4th lap. Ron Kline, a three time winner, was working his way through the field and charged past Henning on the 13th lap when the leader bobbled in turn 2.
Kline had point leader Brian Shuey closing on him in the final laps but held on to grab his fourth win of the season. Shuey grabbed second followed by Henning, Randy Stoudt and Chuck Schutz.
The NASCAR 358 Modifieds and Late Models will make up a doubleheader show of stock car racing sponsored by 3 Starz Landscaping on Saturday, August 21st at 7:30 p.m.
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FULL RACE RESULTS STORY
HOWARD WINS FIRST FORREST ROGERS MEMORIAL WORTH $10,000 AT GRANDVIEW, KLINE WINS FOURTH 20-LAP LATE MODEL FEATURE
BECHTELSVILLE, PA August 15, 2010 . . . It was on his list of “things to do” at the beginning of the season and Duane Howard got it done on Saturday night at Grandview Speedway when he took the Chad Sinon owned BPG Racing No. 4 Modified to victory lane in the Forrest Rogers Memorial 50-lapper for NASCAR 358 Modifieds. The win was the fifth of the season for Howard, increased his lead in the chase for the track title and earned him $10,000. It was the first time Howard, who has a huge resume of accomplishments, was able to win the prestigious race after finishing second several times.
In the companion 20-lap feature for the NASCAR Late Models Ron Kline drove his V&MTowing/ING Financial Services No. 3 to his fourth win of the season.
“The car was just hooked up,” said a very happy Howard in victory lane. “This is one we really wanted. I got the monkey off my back. It was an awesome race car and the racing (few cautions) was great tonight.”
Cliff Quinn went to the front at the start of the 50-lapper for the NASCAR 358 Modifieds and set the pace until the ninth lap when Carroll Hine III spun and Billy Pauch Jr. lost a wheel putting both out of action. On the restart after the caution Kevin Albert Jr. took control with Quinn and Brad Missimer giving chase. At the 15 lap marker Jon Kellner Sr. spun to bring out the caution and closed up the field on the leader. The restart saw Albert lead Missimer but on the next circuit of the one third mile clay oval Duane Howard, coming from 16th spot took the lead with Craig VonDohren, coming from 14th spot, close behind.
At the halfway mark Howard and VonDohren continued their duel for the win with the duo weaving their way through the 29 car starting field. With 10 laps to go Howard had managed to lap all but the top ten and had VonDohren, Kevin Hirthler, Brad Missimer and Mike Gular behind him in that order.
With just five laps remaining to reach the checkered flag Howard had VonDohren and Jeff Strunk, coming from 15th starting position, trying to catch him. Just six cars were still on the lead lap as Howard charged to the finish line grabbing the $10,000 first place money. Finishing behind the Oley racer were VonDohren (Boyertown), Jeff Strunk (Bechtelsville), Meme DeSantis (Temple) and Kevin Hirthler (Boyertown).
A four car tangle in the second turn brought out a caution before the first lap of the 20-lap Late Model feature could be run. Once the race did get started John Giesler set the pace for the first two laps before Bill Henning was able to charge to the front and set the pace until the 13th circuit when he bobbled in turn two allowing Ron Kline, coming from 7th starting spot, to grab the top spot.
Once in front the Salford racer was able to set the pace for the balance of the feature event grabbing his fourth feature win of the season.
Point leader Brian Shuey (Shoemakersville) grabbed second in the fourth turn of the final lap while Bill Henning (Lansdale) finished third followed by Randy Stoudt and Chuck Schutz.
The entire racing program was run off in little more than 2 hours and 30 minutes.
The 12-lap qualifying heat races for the 358 Modifieds were won by Jon Kellner Jr., Shawn Reimert, Troy Wink and Mike Gular. Winning the 10-lap consolation races were Jason Smythe and Chris Esposito. There were 46 Modifieds on hand.
Danny Snyder, Ron Kline and Randy Stoudt won the eight lap qualifying races for the Late Models.
Bill Henning earned the Dan’s Deli Halfway Leader Award in the Late Model feature while Duane Howard was the award winner in the 358 Modifieds. Ryan Godown picked up the Cargo Trailer Sales $50 Gift Certificate for finishing 10th in the 358 Modifieds while T.J. Mayberry earned the 10th place award in the Late Models.
Another doubleheader card of stock car racing featuring the NASCAR 358 Modifieds and Late Models is set for Saturday, August 21st at 7:30 p.m. and will be sponsored by 3 Starz Landscaping of Hatboro, PA.
Coming on Saturday, September 18th is the biggest event of the season when the BPG Racing Freedom 76 for 358 Modifieds is presented. Opportunities for marketing through motorsports during the Freedom 76, including lap and heat sponsorships, program book advertising, and more is available from Ernie Saxton Communications at 215.752.7797.
Grandview Speedway is located at 43 Passmore Road in Bechtelsville, PA, just a short distance off Route 100, 10 miles north of Pottstown. For information telephone 610.754.7688 or check in at http://www.grandviewspeedway.com/.
50-LAP FORREST ROGERS MEMORIAL NIGHT 358 MODIFIED FEATURE: 1. Duane Howard 2. Craig VonDohren 3. Jeff Strunk 4. Meme DeSantis 5. Kevin Hirthler 6. Brad Missimer 7. Mike Gular 8. Shawn Reimert 9. Jason Hamilton 10. Ryan Godown 11. John Willman 12. Kevin Albert Jr. 13. Doug Manmiller 14. Addison Meitzler 15. Don Norris Jr. 16. Terry Meitzler 17. Jon Kellner Sr. 18. Jon Kellner Jr. 19. Troy Wink 20. Chris Esposito 21. Jarrod Miller 22. Danny Erb (Rest of the field did not finish) 23. Cliff Quinn 24. Glenn Owens 25. A.J. DeSantis 26. Jason Smythe 27. Billy Pauch Jr. 28. Ron Seltman 29. Carol Hine III
20-LAP FORREST ROGERS MEMORIAL NIGHT LATE MODEL FEATURE: 1. Ron Kline 2. Brian Shuey 3. Bill Henning 4. Randy Stoudt 5. Chuck Schutz 6. Mike Kellner 7. John Giesler 8. Danny Snyder 9. Wayne Pfeil Jr. 10. T.J. Mayberry 11. Rick Todorow 12. Lou Egrie 13. Mark Malcom 14. D.D. Keely 15. Doug Walton 16. Buddy Mertz 17. John Landis (Rest of the field did not finish) 18. Kory Fleming 19. Dirk Rimrott 20. Drew Weisser 21. John Favinger 22. Kurt Spotts
UNOFFICIAL POINT STANDINGS FOR NASCAR MODIFIEDS
AS OF AUGUST 14, 2010
1. Duane Howard, Oley, PA #4 4980*****
2. Jeff Strunk, Bechtelsville, PA #41 4112
3. Craig VonDohren, Oley, PA #1C 3913*******
4. Ryan Godown, Ringoes, NJ, #357 3723*
5. John Willman, Birdsboro, PA #74W 3400*
6. Mike Gular, Green Lane, PA #53 3178
7. Meme DeSantis, Temple, PA #88D 3086
8. Terry Meitzler, Kutztown, PA #81 3050
9. Doug Manmiller, Shoemakersville, PA #14 3029
10. Kevin Hirthler, Boyertown, PA #117 2804*
11. Billy Pauch Jr., French Town, NJ #11 2737
12. Shawn Reimert, Oley, PA #58s 2680
13. Jon Kellner Sr., Lansdale, PA #20 2512
14. Danny Erb, Boyertown, PA #44 2491
15. Ray Swinehart, Perkiomenville, PA #33 2379
16. Jason Hamilton, Erwinna, PA #15 2325
17. Ryan Grim, Laury’s Station, PA #17 2142
18. Don Norris, Douglassville, PA #976 2021*
19. Brad Missimer, Bechtelsville, PA #327 1703*
20. Addison Meitzler, Kutztown, PA #21 1675
21. Kyle Follweiler, Slatington, PA #42 1607
22. Keith Brightbill, Reading, PA #K2 1580
23. Jarrad Miller, Barto, PA #917 1521
24. Sean Merkel, Gilbertsville, PA #118 1420
25. A.J. DeSantis, Temple, PA #88X/14D 1419
26. Jordan Umbenhauer, Richland, PA #19 1413
27. Ron Seltmann, Lower Pottsgrove, PA #R19 1376
28. Jason Smythe, Oley, PA #71 1316
29. Chris Esposito, Green Lane, PA #31 1253
30. Jeremy Banos, Oley, PA #3 1205
UNOFFICIAL POINT STANDINGS FOR NASCAR LATE MODELS
AS OF AUGUST 14, 2010
1. Brian Shuey, Shoemakersville, PA #5 4234
2. Randy Stoudt, Pottstown, PA #10/610 4132**
3. Ron Kline, Salford, PA #3 4028****
4. Chuck Schutz, Pottstown, PA #ONE 3966****
5. Mike Kellner, Lansdale, PA #57 3653****
6. Bill Henning, Lansdale, PA #80 3533
7. Rick Todorow, Quakertown, PA #93 3249
8. T. J. Mayberry, Sellersville, PA #27R 3190
9. Randall Paxton, Factoryville, PA #22R 3156
10. Danny Snyder, Green Lane, PA #4S 3149*
11. Nate Christman, Oley, PA #37 3125
12. Jonathan Favinger, Birdsboro, PA #18 3056
13. John Giesler, Aston, PA #ZT1 2874
14. D.D. Keely, Linfield, PA, #707/1DD 2780
15. Kurt Spotts, Pennsburg, PA #70 2693
16. Wayne Pfeil Jr., Mohnton, PA #72 2612
17. Kory Fleming, Milford, NJ #704 2222
18. Dirk Rimrott, Phoenixville, PA #2D 2063
Doug Walton, Spring City, PA #02 2063
20. Drew Weisser, Oley, PA #19 1508
21. George Marreno Jr. #93M 1269
22. Lou Egrie, Willow Grove, PA #X4 1241
23. Buddy Mertz, New Berlinville, PA #00 1227
24. John Landis, Pennsburg, PA #13L 1158
25. Jamie Undercoffler, Pennsburg, PA #89 925
26. Greg Hoffmaster, Pottstown, PA #69 727
27. Ron Christman, # V 710
28. Eric Kauffman, Reading, PA #07 636
29. Kyle Merkel, Gilbertsville, PA #117 609
30. Ronnie Krex, Harleysville, PA #9K 555
* denotes feature win
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