Grandview Speedway
Race Results
Grandview Speedway, a NASCAR sanctioned auto racing
facility, is located on Passmore Road, just off Route 100, 10
miles north of Pottstown, in Bechtelsville, PA. For race
information telephone 610.754.7688 or visit their website at
www.grandviewspeedway.com.

09/18/06

COMING EVENTS:
Saturday, September 23, 7 p.m. - Open competition Modifieds and Late Models along with first time appearance of Slingshots.
Saturday, October 14, 6 p.m. Thunder on the Hill Racing Series featuring URC Sprints, 358 Modifieds, Rolling Thunder Legends, ARDC Midgets, Late Models and Vintage Race Cars.
Saturday, October 21, Fall Racer’s Flea Market starting at 6 a.m.
Sunday, November 26, Grandview Speedway Champion’s Cruise to six Caribbean Islands departing from New York. Return on December 7th.
Saturday, December 16, Annual Awards Dinner at Kutztown, PA Fire Hall

VONDOHREN AND STOUDT WIN FEATURES AT GRANDVIEW SPEEDWAY
VonDohren and Schutz Win NASCAR Championships

BECHTELSVILLE, PA SEPTEMBER 17, 2006 . . . The first half of the 2006 racing season was a nightmare for Craig VonDohren. The second half of the season was like a dream come true. On Saturday night the Oley, PA racer finished his dream with a story book finish that saw him not only win the BPG Racing/Chad Sinon Motorsports sponsored 30-lap NASCAR Modified feature race but also claim his sixth NASCAR Dodge Weekly Series Modified championship at Grandview Speedway.
During the second half of the season VonDohren was able to win the Stauffer Construction Forrest Rogers Memorial worth $10,000, the T.H.Properties Freedom 76 worth $20,000 and the championship which could be worth close to $20,000 including track and NASCAR point fund money. VonDohren also earned wins in two regular Saturday night 30-lappers giving him 55 career victories making him the top Modified winner in track history.
Chuck Schutz did not win the 20-lap Late Model feature on Saturday night, that honor went to Randy Stoudt for the seventh time this season, but he did manage a fourth place finish and that was good enough to give the Pottstown, PA racer his third NASCAR Late Model title at the Berks County oval.
In addition to the title Schutz also won the two big money events of the season for the Late Model races, the Firecracker 40 and the Chuck Sennott/Jerry Glase/Carol Heckman Memorial.
Tommy Sheetz Jr. charged to the front on the drop of the green in the 30-lap main event for Modifieds but dropped out after leading just four laps. Young Chris Esposito inherited the top spot but that was also short lived as Todd Marburger, a youngster who battles MS, took command looked as if he would win his first feature.
At the 16 lap marker Marburger continued to be in charge while point leader Doug Manmiller was having a tire problem that sent him to the pits bringing out the caution. Manmiller, who had been involved in an early race second turn incident, came back to finish 9th but his valiant efforts to win his first track title fell short.
While Manmiller was having his problems VonDohren was working his way toward the front from his 14th place starting position. A mid-race rubbing incident in turn four between Cliff Quinn, VonDohren and Kevin Hirthler could have proved costly for VonDohren. Hirthler went to the pits while both Quinn and VonDohren were able to continue.
Marburger was the class of the field with Ray Swinehart and Meme DeSantis, coming from 21st, challenging. On the 24th lap Swinehart and Marburger both got high in the fourth turn as they battled for the lead and VonDohren made a bold move charging past the top three and taking the lead.
At 25 laps it was VonDohren and his BPG Racing/Chad Sinon Motorsports No. 1C in front with Ray Swinehart second and DeSantis third. Marburger, who led most of the feature laps, was shuffled back to fourth and Sean Merkel, who had challenged for the lead early, finished fifth. When the checkered flag was displayed by starter Ray Kemp the finishing order was the same.
Terry Meitzler came from 28th starting spot to finish 6th and earn the CornerStone Auto Sales of Fleetwood, PA Hard Charger Award.
The Late Models had a tough time getting their 20-lap feature started, a couple multi-car tangles creating problems, but once they got it going the action was hot and heavy. Mike Kellner led early with Randy Stoudt coming from 10th to take the lead on the seventh and set the pace for the balance of the race. The real action was the battle between Harry Neiman and Mike Kellner as they ran side by side for second spot. Chuck Schutz was having his own battle for the championship and fourth place with three time champion John Giesler.
At the finish Stoudt wheeled the TP Trailers No. 22 into victory lane while Harry Neiman was able to grab second followed by Mike Kellner, Chuck Schutz and John Giesler.
Qualifying heat races for the Late Models were won by Mike Kellner, Dean Stoudt and John Giesler.
In the NASCAR Dodge Weekly Series Modifieds qualifying events the wins went to Ryan Grim, Chris Esposito, Tommy Sheetz Jr., John Tschudy and Donny Erb. Consolation wins were earned by Randy Bailey, Meme DeSantis and Jeff Strunk.
Five time track champion and seven feature winner Strunk had mechanical problems sideline him after the consolation win and was not able to start the feature giving the starting spot to first alternate Bobby Gunther Walsh.
The D&S Archery/Rossi Welding Big Bucks Award worth $10000 to the driver winning the most NASCAR qualifying heats during the season has four drivers (Jon Kellner Jr., Don Norris Jr,, Chris Esposito and Tommy Sheets Jr.) tied for the honor with six wins each.
Open competition Modifieds and Late Models are tentatively scheduled for Saturday, September 23rd at 7 p.m. plus the added attraction of Slingshots for the first time.
Coming up on Saturday, October 14th is the final “special” Thunder on the Hill five feature show, celebrating Halloween, which will include 25-lap features for 358 Modifieds, Late Models, URC Sprints, ARDC Wingless Midgets and Legends. Racing will start at 6 p.m.
And on Saturday, October 21st the annual Racer’s Flea Market will take place starting at 6 a.m.
Grandview Speedway is a one-third-mile banked clay oval located on Passmore Road just off Route 100 in Bechtelsville, PA, 10 miles north of Pottstown. For racing information telephone 610.754.7688 or check in at www.GrandviewSpeedway.com. 

BPG RACING/CHAD SINON MOTORSPORTS NASCAR MODIFIED FEATURE (30 LAPS):1. Craig VonDohren (Oley) 2. Ray Swinehart (Bechtelsville) 3. Meme DeSantis (Temple) 4. Todd Marburger (Pottstown) 5. Sean Merkel (Gilbertsville) 6. Terry Meitzler 7. Ryan Watt 8. Cliff Quinn 9. Doug Manmiller 10. Shawn Reimert 11. Danny Erb 12. Don Norris Jr. 13. Ryan Grim 14. Rich Wisdo 15. John Tschudy 16. Glenn Owens 17. Jimmy Reppert 18. Bobby Gunther Walsh 19. Tom Umbenhauer 20. Jon Kellner Jr. 21. Jon Kellner 22. Rick Schaffer 23. Kevin Hirthler 24. Jeff Sechrist 25. Kerry Kratz 26. Randy Bailey 27. Chris Esposito 28. Kyle Weiss 29. Tommy Sheetz Jr. 30. Jason Smythe 31. Donny Erb

BPG RACING/CHAD SINON MOTORSPORTS NASCAR LATE MODEL FEATURE (20 LAPS):1. Randy Stoudt (Pottstown) 2. Harry Neiman (Bower Beach, DE) 3. Mike Kellner (Lansdale) 4. Chuck Schutz (Pottstown) 5. John Giesler (Aston) 6. Rick Todorow 7. Wayne Pfeil Jr. 8. Bill Henning 9. Buddy Wharton 10. Dave Conover 11. Kelly Snyder 12. Jamie Undercoffler 13. Dan Keely 14. Rich Decker 15. Kyle Merkel 16. Brian Shuey 17. Ron Kline 18. Bryan Sipe 19. Dean Stoudt 20. Greg Hoffmaster 21. Dean Schaeffer 22. Bill Graham

UNOFFICIAL FINAL POINT STANDINGS FOR NASCAR MODIFIEDS
AS OF SEPTEMBER 16, 2006
1. Craig VonDohren, Oley, PA #1C 3530****
2. Doug Manmiller, Wyomissing, PA#14 3477*
3. Meme DeSantis, Temple, PA #357 3186*
4. Danny Erb, Boyertown, PA #44 3166
5. Jon Kellner, Lansdale, PA #85AM 2944*
6. Jeff Strunk, Bethel, PA #88/126 2678*******
7. Terry Meitzler, Kutztown, PA #712 2642
8. Kerry Kratz, Bechtelsville, PA #87 2601
9. Ray Swinehart, Bechtelsville, PA #33 2578
10. Ryan Watt, Boyertown, PA #14W 2528
11. Kyle Weiss, Jalapa, PA #21K 2415*
12. Kevin Hirthler, Green Lane, PA #117 2282
13. Tom Umbenhauer, Richland, PA#19U 2211
14. John Willman, Birdsboro, PA #74W 2137
15. Shawn Reimert, Oley, PA #99 2121
16. Mike Gular, Harleysville, PA #53 2115
17. Steve Swinehart, Bechtelsville, PA #22 1780
18. Cliff Quinn, Coopersburg, PA #69 1778
19. Sean Merkel, Gilbertsville, PA #118 1776
20. Greg Humlhanz, Chalfont, Pa #02 1687
21. Jon Kellner Jr., Lansdale, PA #67 1638
22. Todd Smith, Hatfield, PA #39 1575
23. Todd Marburger, Pottstown, PA #18 1570
24. Don Norris, Douglassville, PA #976 1496
25. Tom Mayberry, Sellersville, PA #61 1386
Other Feature Winners: Duane Howard, Kevin Hartnett

UNOFFICIAL FINAL POINT STANDINGS FOR NASCAR LATE MODELS
AS OF SEPTEMBER 16, 2006
1. Chuck Schutz, Pottstown, PA #ONE 4300**
2. Randy Stoudt, Pottstown, PA #22 4231*******
3. Harry Neiman, Bower Beach, DE #34 3981
4. Brian Shuey, Hamburg, PA #5D 3937*
5. Ron Kline, East Greenville, PA #3 3882**
6. Rick Todorow, Quakertown, PA #93 3601
7. Bill Henning, Lansdale, PA #80 3441
8. Mike Kellner, Lansdale, PA #57 3232**
9. Buddy Wharton, Birdsboro, PA #7B 3228
10. John Giesler, Aston, PA #ZT1 3187
11. Dean Stoudt, East Greenville, PA #5 3125
12. Mark Malcolm, Hatfield, PA #55 3017
13. Greg Hoffmaster, Pottstown, PA #69 2881*
14. Lou Egrie, Willow Grove, PA #X4 2832
15. Dean Schaeffer, Douglassville, PA #39 2624
16. Jamie Undercoffler. Pennsburg, PA #1J 2434
17. Dan Keely, Linfield, PA #707 2116
18. Kyle Merkel, Gilbertsville, PA #117 1976
19. Dallas Breidenbach, Pottstown, PA #2 1966
20. Rich Decker, Reading, PA #7 1947
21. Steve Sennott, Gilbertsville, PA #61 1240
22. Jesse Willman, Wyomissing, PA #307 912
23. Wayne Pfeil, Jr., Mohnton, PA #72 906
24. Kyle Pensinger, Lyon Station, PA #28P 831
25. Doug Walton, Pottstown, PA #02 765
* = Feature Winner

Coming Events:
Saturday, September 16, 7 p.m. FINAL POINT RACE OF THE SEASON for NASCAR Modifieds and Late Model stock cars. BPG Racing/Chad Sinon Motorsports Night
Saturday, September 23, 7 p.m. TENTATIVE - Open competition Modifieds and Late Models plus first time appearance of Slingshots.
Saturday, October 14, 6 p.m. Thunder on the Hill Racing Series featuring URC Sprints, 358 Modifieds, Rolling Thunder Legends, ARDC Midgets, Late Models and Vintage Race Cars.
Saturday, October 21, Fall Racer’s Flea Market starting at 6 a.m.
Sunday, November 26, Grandview Speedway Champion’s Cruise to six Caribbean Islands departing from New York. Return on December 7th.
Saturday, December 16, Annual Awards Dinner at Kutztown, PA Fire Hall

VONDOHREN WINS THIRD T.H.PROPERTIES FREEDOM 76 AT GRANDVIEW

BECHTELSVILLE, PA September 10, 2006 . . . Earlier in the season Craig VonDohren, a five time track champion, was thinking about quitting. On Saturday night the Oley, PA racer was glad he stayed in the sport that has been a part of his life since he was a kid. The veteran stock car racer drove the Chad Sinon owned BPG Racing/Stauffer Construction No. 1C to his third T.H.Properties Freedom 76 Modified Classic win claiming $20,000 at Grandview Speedway.
In the first half of the season VonDohren had been struggling trying to stay in the chase for a sixth track championship and had talked about quitting. “I was ready to give up,“ was his comment in victory lane. His season turned for the better, much better, when he won the Stauffer Construction Forrest Rogers Memorial worth $10,000. During victory lane ceremonies, while hold the huge $20,000 check, the all time leading Modified feature winner (54) thanked car owner Chad Sinon for sticking with him and had high praise for Main Engines and his crew.
VonDohren, who won the Classic back in 1985 and 2001, came from 15th starting spot to claim the win over a talented field of 35 starters in front of a large turnout of fans.
Dirt track Modified stock car racing legend Kenny Brightbill started on the pole for the 76 lap race by luck of the draw. However Greg Humlhanz, starting outside of Brightbill, grabbed the lead before the first lap was completed.
On lap three Billy Pauch, a pre-race favorite since he had won the Freedom 76 six times, had his car catch fire bringing out the red flag. Larry Solomon’s mount also caught fire after riding through the Pauch flames. Both racers were able to continue but were not factors dropping out before the checkered flag was displayed.
On the restart Humlhanz continued his domination of the race. At 11 laps Mike Bailey stopped in turn four bringing out a caution and bunching up the field. Kyle Weiss was now a factor on the restart putting heavy pressure on the leader. One lap later David VanHorn, running in the top five, ended up in the first turn wall and was done for the night.
Again, with 13 laps in the record book, Humlhanz continued to dominate with Weiss challenging.
Five time track champion Jeff Strunk, a former race winner and a popular fan favorite, had a tire go down on the 18th lap and then tangled with Jason Smythe while trying to get his car to the pits for a tire change. The contact between Strunk and Smythe put both racers out of action.
At the 19 lap marker Kyle Weiss put his Schaeffer’s Harley Davison No. 21k in first. Weiss was the dominator lap after lap but at 30 laps had Danny Erb nipping at his rear. The top five was Weiss, Erb, Humlhanz, Brightbill and Billy Pauch Jr.
With 45 laps in the record book Danny Erb, put on a spectacular show chasing leader Weiss, saw his hopes of a Freedom 76 win go up in smoke. The resulting caution to tow Erb off the track turned into a red as racers were given the opportunity to add fuel. With cautions included 75 laps had been run to this point.
On the restart Kyle Weiss resumed command but just four laps later Ray Swinehart lost a wheel on his No. 33 and hit the third turn wall putting last year’s Freedom 76 winner out of the event.
At 50 laps Kyle Weiss had his hands full trying to hold off the strong challenge from Craig VonDohren who had been kept busy working his way from 15th starting spot. And two laps later VonDohren tool control. Three laps later VonDohren’s teammate Ryan Watt, coming from 16th, took over second spot, with Billy Pauch Jr., Weiss and Humlhanz chasing.
On the 66th circuit of the one-third-mile banked clay oval Jon Kellner brought his Hutt’s Glass No. 85AM to a stop in the fourth turning bringing out the caution for the final time.
The final laps saw VonDohren run the low groove protecting his turf and holding off challenges from young Ryan Watt. At the finish VonDohren had a comfortable command of the race with Watt (Phoenixville) getting second, good for $10,000. Billy Pauch Jr. (Frenchtown, NJ) came home third with an impress effort. Doug Manmiller (Wyomissing), the current NASCAR Dodge Weekly Series Modified point leader at Grandview, came from 25th to finish fourth. Kyle Weiss (Jalapa) finished fifth after leading the most laps of the three race leaders.
Meme DeSantis, who made the race with a past winner’s provisional, came from 34th starting spot to finish 6th and claim the $250 Hard Charger Award courtesy of CornerStone Auto Sales of Fleetwood, PA.
Randy Bailey, missed qualifying for the Freedom 76 by one position in the Minuteman 20, was voted the Hard Luck Award winner and received $200 from T.P.Trailers of Limerick, PA and driving shoes plus other merchandise courtesy of Area Auto Racing News of Trenton, NJ.
Qualifying heat wins for the close to 70 racers on hand went to Jason Hamilton, Rick Schaffer, Mike Ricci, Billy Pauch Jr., Kevin Hirthler and Mike Bailey.
The consolation races were won by Don Norris Jr., Chris Esposito and Steve Swinehart giving the trio starting spots in the Schaffer Motorsports Minuteman 20 last chance race.
The $1000 to win Cash Dash was won by Billy Pauch Jr. with an impressive run in the 10 lap event in Mike DiNatale’s No. 11D.
Tom Mayberry, who won the Freedom 76 20 years back, took the top spot in the Schaeffer Motorsports Minuteman 20. Shawn Reimert claimed second followed by John Willman, Steve Swinehart and Tommy Sheetz Jr. The top five earned spots in the Freedom 76.
At least $10,000 waits for the NASCAR Modified Champion when the final point race of the season is presented at Grandview Speedway on Saturday, September 16th at 7 p.m. In addition the final point races for NASCAR Late Model stock cars will draw a lot of attention. Doug Manmiller, looking for his first Modified title, will try to hold off five time champion Craig VonDohren in the chase for the title. Randy Stoudt will try to catch Chuck Schutz in the battle for the Late Model title. Both racers have won the Late Model title twice before. The entire night of racing will be sponsored by BPG Racing and Chad Sinon Motorsports.
Open competition Modifieds and Late Models are tentatively scheduled for Saturday, September 23rd at 7 p.m. An added attraction will be a first time appearance for the Slingshots.
Grandview Speedway is a one-third-mile banked clay oval located on Passmore Road just off Route 100 in Bechtelsville, PA, 10 miles north of Pottstown. For racing information telephone 610.754.7688 or check in at www.GrandviewSpeedway.com.

SCHAEFFER MOTORSPORTS MINUTEMAN 20 (Top five finishers qualified for Freedom 76): 1. Tom Mayberry 2. Shawn Reimert 3. John Willman 4. Steve Swinehart 5. Tommy Sheetz Jr. 6. Randy Bailey 7. Rich Wisdo 8. Amanda Spotts 9. Mike Laise 10. Jack Hartnett 11. Todd Smith 12. John Tschudy 13. Bobby Gunther Walsh 14. Kerry Kratz 15. Chris Esposito 16. Colt Harris 17. Don Norris Jr. 18. Glenn Owens 19. Ryan Grim 20. Kevin Hartnett 21.Mike Gular 22. Meme DeSantis 23. Donny Erb 24. Jon Kellner Jr.

$1,000 TO WIN CASH DASH: 1. Billy Pauch Jr. 2. Ray Swinehart 3. Doug Manmiller 4. Craig VonDohren 5. Kevin Hirthler 6. Jason Hamilton 7. Rick Schaffer 8. Mike Ricco 9. Mike Bailey

THIRTY SIXTH ANNUAL T.H.PROPERTIES FREEDOM 76 MODIFIED CLASSIC: 1. Craig VonDohren 2. Ryan Watt 3. Billy Pauch Jr. 4. Doug Manmiller 5. Kyle Weiss 6. Meme DeSantis 7.Terry Meitzler 8. Chad Brachman 9. Kevin Hirthler 10. Kenny Brightbill 11. Shawn Reimert 12. John Willman 13. Steve Swinehart 14. Tom Mayberry 15. Sean Merkel 16. Greg Humlhanz 17. Mike Ricci 18. Jimmy Reppert 19. Todd Marburger 20. Jon Kellner 21. Ryan Beltz 22. Billy Pauch 23. Larry Solomon 24. Jeff Sechrist 25. Ray Swinehart 26. Danny Erb 27. Rick Schaffer 28. Smokey Warren 29. Mike Bailey 30. Jason Hamilton 31. Jeff Strunk 32. Jason Smythe 33. David VanHorn 34. Tommy Sheet Jr. 35. Donny Erb

COMING EVENTS:
Saturday, September 9, 7 p.m. T.H. Properties Freedom 76 Modified Classic, $20,000 to win. Pre race activities at 3 p.m. with music, races cars on display and autograph opportunities.
Saturday, September 16, 7 p.m. Rain date for Freedom 76 or final point race for NASCAR Modifieds and Late Models. Chad Sinon Motorsports/BPG Racing Night
Saturday, October 14, 6 p.m. Thunder on the Hill Racing Series featuring URC Sprints, 358 Modifieds, Rolling Thunder Legends, ARDC Midgets, Late Models and Vintage Race Cars.
Saturday, October 21, Fall Racer’s Flea Market starting at 6 a.m.
Sunday, November 26, Grandview Speedway Champion’s Cruise to six Caribbean Islands departing from New York. Return on December 7th.
Saturday, December 16, Annual Awards Dinner at Kutztown, PA Fire Hall

RAIN MOVES POINTS FINAL TO SEPTEMBER 16TH, T.H.PROPERTIES FREEDOM 76 MODIFIED CLASSIC OFFERS $20,000 TO WIN ON SEPTEMBER 9TH AT GRANDVIEW SPEEDWAY

BECHTELSVILLE, PA September 2nd, 2006 . . . Rain, the kind that makes people start planning to build an ark, forced postponement of the scheduled final point races for NASCAR Modified and Late Model stock car racers on Saturday night at Grandview Speedway. The BPG Racing/Chad Sinon Motorsports sponsored night of racing has been rescheduled for Saturday, September 16th.
“We just don’t think it is fair to have the point battle finish with two rainouts,” said track owner Bruce Rogers. “It is such a close battle in both divisions that we just think the best way to handle it is to try to get one final point race completed.”
All attention is now turned to the grand-daddy of the big money 358 Modified events with $20,000 waiting for the winner of the T.H. Properties Freedom 76 Modified Classic on Saturday, September 9th.
Chad Brachman is the latest “outsider” to let Grandview Speedway officials know he will be trying to qualify for the $20,000 to win T.H.Properties Freedom 76 Modified Classic. Brachman is a top performer at Ransomville, NY Speedway where he has a feature win and six top five finishes.
Brachman joins a long list of top dirt track modified stock car racing talents including six time Freedom 76 winner Billy Pauch, Kenny Brightbill, Meme DeSantis, Craig VonDohren, Jeff Strunk, 2005 Freedom 76 winner Ray Swinehart, current track Modified point leader Doug Manmiller and a host of others that will be trying to make the 40-car starting field and have a chance at the $20,000 first place money.
“We have had phone calls from a number of racers that normally do not race at Grandview,” said track public relations director Ernie Saxton. “There have been a lot of requests for information and that just may make for some interesting visitors for the Freedom 76.”
At 3 p.m. race cars will be on display, fans will have chances to collect autographs, take photographs and enjoy some great music. Lew Boyd of Coastal Publishing will also be on hand with a large selection of their outstanding auto racing books including their newest release titled “Paved Track Dirt Track” which traces the history of the old Nazareth Speedway and Old Bridge, NJ Stadium. Warmups will start at about 6:15 p.m. with qualifying events getting the green at 7 p.m.
Adult tickets are priced at $25, children’s tickets (6 thru 11) are $7 and under 6 are admitted free with a paying adult. Gates for advance ticket holders open at 1:30 p.m. while ticket windows open at 2 P.M. Pit gates open at 10 a.m. There is free parking on the speedway grounds. There is no NASCAR license required to enter the pit area for the Freedom 76.
Advance tickets will be on sale at the speedway on Friday, September 8th at 6 p.m. in the first turn area.
Should rain force postponement of the T.H. Properties Freedom 76 the race would be run on Saturday, September 16th following the same schedule and the final point races (BPG Racing/Chad Sinon Motorsports Night) would be moved to Saturday, September 23rd at 7 p.m.
Just 15 laps remain unsponsored for the T.H. Properties Freedom 76. Lap sponsorships are priced at $10 and $25. To sponsor a lap telephone Ernie Saxton at 215.752.7797.
Grandview Speedway is a one-third-mile banked clay oval located on Passmore Road just off Route 100 in Bechtelsville, PA, 10 miles north of Pottstown. For racing information telephone 610.754.7688 or check in at www.GrandviewSpeedway.com.

COMING EVENTS:
Saturday, September 2, 7:30 p.m. BPG Racing/Chad Sinon Motorsports Night featuring NASCAR Modifieds and Late Models. Final point races of the season
Saturday, September 9, 7 p.m. T.H. Properties Freedom 76 Modified Classic - $20,000 to win plus lap prize money.
Saturday, September 16, 7 p.m. Rain date for Freedom 76 or Open Competition Modifieds and Late Models.
Saturday, October 14, 6 p.m. Thunder on the Hill Racing Series featuring URC Sprints, 358 Modifieds, Rolling Thunder Legends, ARDC Midgets, Late Models and Vintage Race Cars.
Saturday, October 21, Fall Racer’s Flea Market starting at 6 a.m.
Sunday, November 26, Grandview Speedway Champion’s Cruise to six Caribbean Islands departing from New York. Return on December 7th.
Saturday, December 16, Annual Awards Dinner at Kutztown, PA Fire Hall

POINT CHASE DOWN TO ONE RACE AS RAIN WASHES OUT SATURDAY NIGHT RACING

BECHTELSVILLE, PA August 26, 2006 . . . Rain has tightened up the point chase at Grandview Speedway.
With NASCAR Modified and Late Model racers looking forward to the next to last point race of the season Ma Nature had a different idea and dumped some rain on the one-third-mile, banked clay track forcing track operator Bruce Rogers to cancel the Saturday night program of racing.
“We had the makings of a great evening of racing. The point chase is close in both the Modifieds and the Late Models,” said Rogers. “Now Ma Nature has made it an even closer battle with just the races next Saturday night to decide the titles. That is going to be a very exciting night of racing.
“It is disappointing that the Maverick’s Motorcycle Club Night had to be postponed. We will try to do something with the couple shows we have left. They had some great plans for tonight raising money for the Alex’s Lemonade Stand cancer charity.”
Racing action returns to Grandview Speedway on Saturday, September 2nd at 7:30 p.m. with Chad Sinon Motorsports/BPG Racing sponsoring the night for NASCAR Modifieds and Late Models. Doug Manmiller leads the NASCAR Modified standings with Craig VonDohren close behind in second. In the Late Models it is Chuck Schutz, the point leader, in a close battle with six feature winner Randy Stoudt.
The Modified Champion earns $10,000 for the title. In addition the champion gets to take a guest with him on the 10-day Champion’s Cruise as a guest of the speedway. The trip is worth in excess of $3,000. The cruise out of New York City stops at six Caribbean Islands. More than 50 people will be part of the trip and there are just three cabins still open for the trip. Telephone Marilyn Saxton at 215.752.2392 for more information. At present Craig VonDohren is seventh in the Division II NASCAR standings and that can be worth about $8,000 to him at the end of the season.
Those not involved in the point chase will be looking to improve on their finishing positions for the season and using the race to get ready for the rich T.H.Properties Freedom 76 Modified Classic coming up on Saturday, September 9th. That race will be $20,000 to the winner.
Lap sponsorships at $10 and $25 are available by telephoning Ernie Saxton at 215.752.7797.
Grandview Speedway is a one-third-mile banked clay oval located on Passmore Road just off Route 100 in Bechtelsville, PA, 10 miles north of Pottstown. For racing information telephone 610.754.7688 or check in at www.GrandviewSpeedway.com.

COMING EVENTS:
Saturday, September 2, 7:30 p.m. BPG Racing/Chad Sinon Motorsports Night featuring NASCAR Modifieds and Late Models. Final point races of the season
Saturday, September 9, 7 p.m. T.H. Properties Freedom 76 Modified Classic - $20,000 to win plus lap prize money.
Saturday, September 16, 7 p.m. Rain date for Freedom 76 or Open Competition Modifieds and Late Models.
Saturday, October 14, 6 p.m. Thunder on the Hill Racing Series featuring URC Sprints, 358 Modifieds, Rolling Thunder Legends, ARDC Midgets, Late Models and Vintage Race Cars.
Saturday, October 21, Fall Racer’s Flea Market starting at 6 a.m.
Sunday, November 26, Grandview Speedway Champion’s Cruise to six Caribbean Islands departing from New York. Return on December 7th.
Saturday, December 16, Annual Awards Dinner at Kutztown, PA Fire Hall

GRAND-DADDY OF BIG BUCKS 358 MODIFIED EVENTS SET FOR GRANDVIEW SPEEDWAY

BECHTELSVILLE, PA August 26, 2006 . . . The T.H. Properties Freedom 76 is the grand-daddy of the big money 358 Modified events with $20,000 waiting for the winner of this classic dirt track racing event set for Saturday, September 9th at Grandview Speedway in Bechtelsville, PA.
More than 80 of the very best dirt track modified racers are expected to try for one of the 40 starting spots when the green flag falls at 7 p.m.
Past winners of the Classic reads like a Who’s Who of dirt track racing. Fred Rahmer, one of the top talents in sprint car racing, won this race two times. Billy Pauch is a six time winner and has indicated that he will be back to try for his seventh victory. Doug Hoffman, Kenny Brightbill, Chip Slocum, Duane Howard, Tom Mayberry and other well known names in the sport have been winners.
Ray Swinehart won the race in 2005 and will be back trying for two in a row. Jeff Strunk, a five time track champion, is a two time winner and he will be looking for a third win in the Classic at the track where he has won seven features this season. Craig VonDohren, in a tight point battle for his sixth Grandview Speedway Modified title, is a two time winner and he is anxious to add a third win. Other past winners planning to be part of the 36th annual running of the T.H. Properties Freedom 76 include Donny Erb, Meme DeSantis and Smokey Warren.
Of course there are many outstanding talents that will be trying for their first win including Mike Gular, Jason Hamilton, Steve Swinehart, Jon Kellner, Terry Meitzler, Doug Manmiller, Danny Erb, Ryan Watt, Kyle Weiss and a long list of others. With the change in rules for the events it is expected that there may be an influx of “visitors” testing their talents against the Grandview regulars in an effort to win the prestigious Freedom 76. There are at least 20,000 good reasons to do that.
Second place in the event is not too shabby either with $10,000 waiting for the runner-up.
There is at least $300 for each starter in the 76-lapper.
CornerStone Auto Sales has $250 for the Hard Charger and TP Trailers offers $200 for the Hard Luck racer.
There is a $1,000 to win Cash Dash.
A full series of qualifying events will lead up to the Schaeffer’s Racing Minuteman 20 which affords a last chance to make the big race. And 40 cars are scheduled to take the green in the 76-lap Classic.
There is lap prize money available for the leader of each lap and there are a few laps remaining available for sponsorship. Laps 10, 20, 30, 40, 50, 60, and 70 are $25 laps and all other laps are $10 laps. For information on sponsoring a lap telephone Ernie Saxton at 215.752.7797.
For car owners there is a $65 advance entry fee or a $75 entry fee on race day. The entry fee includes one pit pass.
Adult admission is priced at $25 with children 6 through 11 admitted for $7 and under 6 enter FREE when accompanied by a paying adult. Pit admission is $35 and no NASCAR license is required. The rain date for this event is Saturday, September 16th at 7 p.m. If it is not needed then a full program of open competition modified and late model stock car racing will be presented closing out the regular season of stock car racing.
There will be one more Thunder on the Hill special event presented on Saturday, October 14th featuring URC Sprints, 358 Modifieds, Late Models. Legends, ARDC Midgets and Vintage Race Cars. That show will start at 6 p.m.
The annual Fall Racer’s Flea Market is set for Saturday, October 21st with a 6 a.m. starting time.
For race information telephone 610.754.7688 or check in at www.grandviewspeedway.com.
Grandview Speedway is located on Passmore Road, just off Route 100, 10 miles north of Pottstown in Bechtelsville, PA.

COMING EVENTS:
Tuesday, August 22, 7:30 p.m. Thunder on the Hill Series featuring 358 Modifieds, 410 Sprints, 600 Modifieds, 600 CC Sprints and Rolling Thunder Legends (FEATURES ONLY).
Saturday, August 26, 7:30 p.m. Mavericks Motorcycle Night featuring NASCAR Modifieds and Late Models. Fundraiser for Alex’s Lemonade Stand Charity.
Saturday, September 2, 7:30 p.m. BPG Racing/Chad Sinon Motorsports Night featuring NASCAR Modifieds and Late Models. Final point races of the season
Saturday, September 9, 7 p.m. T.H. Properties Freedom 76 Modified Classic - $20,000 to win plus lap prize money.
Saturday, September 16, 7 p.m. Rain date for Freedom 76 or Open Competition Modifieds and Late Models.
Saturday, October 14, 6 p.m. Thunder on the Hill Racing Series featuring URC Sprints, 358 Modifieds, Rolling Thunder Legends, ARDC Midgets, Late Models and Vintage Race Cars.
Saturday, October 21, Fall Racer’s Flea Market starting at 6 a.m.
Sunday, November 26, Grandview Speedway Champion’s Cruise to six Caribbean Islands departing from New York. Return on December 7th.
Saturday, December 16, Annual Awards Dinner at Kutztown, PA Fire Hall

STRUNK GETS SEVENTH WIN, SCHUTZ EARNS HIS SECOND BIG WIN AT GRANDVIEW

BECHTELSVILLE, PA August 20, 2006 . . . “We either win or not qualify seems to be our way at Grandview,” said five time track Modified champion Jeff Strunk after charging to his seventh win of the season taking the 30-lap Allstate NASCAR Modified feature on Saturday night. It was the seventh win of the season for the Bethel, PA racer after missing qualifying for the feature for two weeks in a row.
The 30-lap NASCAR Late Model feature, run in memory of former track employees Carol Heckman and Jerry Glase along with Chuck Sennott who was an outstanding Late Model stock car racing, had one of the closest finishes seen at Grandview in a long time. Chuck Schutz of Pottstown was able to hold on for the win despite a serious challenge by Ron Kline on the final lap that saw him fall short by the narrowest of margin.
Tommy Sheetz Jr. (Boyertown) looked as if he was going to have the greatest night of his life in NASCAR Modified racing as he went to the front on the drop of the green and lead all the laps up to and including the 27th circuit of the 30-lap feature race. While Sheetz was set the pace and holding off challenges from a variety of racers, looking for his first career victory, Jeff Strunk was charging toward the front with his Gold Rush Trailers #126. Strunk had started 14th and was running in the top five by the 16th lap and was challenging for the lead with four laps to go. The two had been going back and forth with the lead but with 28 laps down Strunk was in front to stay to pick up the $2350 first place money which included a $150 bonus from Allstate. The win his 40th career victory at the Bechtelsville oval
Strunk told fans from victory lane that he had run the last ten laps without front brakes.
. Second spot went to Tommy Sheetz Jr. for his best effort ever in NASCAR Modified feature racing. He made Strunk word hard for the win. Third place as earned by Craig VonDohren (Oley) followed by Steve Swinehart (Bechtelsville) and Doug Man miller (Wyomissing).
With his fifth place finish Manmiller retained just a 26 point edge over VonDohren in his quest for his first NASCAR Modified title with just two point events remaining.
VonDohren did earn the CornerStone Auto Sales Hard Charger Award coming from 21st to finish 3rd earning him $50.
The Late Model 30-lapper, paying $1000 to win plus some other bonus dollars awards, had Lou Egrie in front at the drop of the green. Egrie, who has challenged for victories the last three weeks in a row, let Ron Kline in front on the sixth circuit of the one-third-mile, banked clay oval. For the next few laps Egrie and Kline went back and forth for the top spot with Chuck Schutz working his way toward the front from his 11th starting spot.
At 19 laps Schutz got past Kline for the first time but then the race was back and forth, swapping the lead battle, until the 27th lap when Schutz went to a clear lead. However coming off the fourth turn on the final lap Kline charged to a challenge of Schutz and the leader was ready holding off Kline as the two charged toward the checkered flag. Schutz was just the narrowest margin in front of Kline at the finish line. Second spot went to Ron Kline (East Greenville) followed by Harry Neiman (Bower Beach, DE), Brian Shuey (Hamburg) and early leader Lou Egrie (Willow Grove).
Schutz also earned the CornerStone Auto Sales Hard Charger for going from 11th to first in the feature race. The award goes to the driver able to improve the most positions in the feature race.
With Schutz able to win and his challenger in the Late Model point race, Randy Stoudt, only able to gain a ninth place finish, Schutz’s lead is now at 99 points with just two point events remaining in the season.
The Fab Five event featuring the top five in Late Model points in an eight lapper was won by Brian Shuey.
Heat race victories went to Lou Egrie, Dean Stoudt and Chuck Schutz.
Qualifying heat wins for the Modifieds were earned by Glenn Owens, Todd Marburger, Tommy Sheetz Jr., John Tschudy and Doug Manmiller. Consolation wins were earned by Amanda Spotts, Craig VonDohren and Danny Erb.
During the evening many drivers went into the grandstands with their helmets in hand to collect money for the Kenny Gilmore Family. More than $2700 has been collected at the speedway for the Modified racer who was injured in a highway accident and will be out of the sport until next season.
The NASCAR Modifieds and Late Models get back in action on Saturday, August 26th with the Mavericks Motorcycle Club Night starting at 7:30 p.m. This will be a fundraising effort for the Alex’s Lemonade Stand Charity with the sale of a variety of Alex’s merchandise. And the final point race event, the night that decides who wins the lucrative point battles, takes place on Saturday, September 2nd with Modifieds and Late Models racing at 7:30 p.m. BPG Racing and Chad Sinon Motorsports will be sponsoring the night for the third straight year.
Grandview Speedway is a one-third-mile banked clay oval located on Passmore Road just off Route 100 in Bechtelsville, PA, 10 miles north of Pottstown. For racing information telephone 610.754.7688 or check in at www.GrandviewSpeedway.com.

ALLSTATE NASCAR 358 MODIFIED 30-LAP FEATURE: 1. Jeff Strunk 2. Tommy Sheetz Jr. 3. Craig VonDohren 4. Steve Swinehart 5. Doug Manmiller 6. Jon Kellner 7.Ryan Watt 8. Terry Meitzler 9. John Tschudy 10. Kyle Weiss 11. Danny Erb 12. Shawn Reimert 13. Colt Harris 14. Greg Humlhanz 15. Kerry Kratz 16. Cliff Quinn 17. Todd Marburger 18. Don Norris Jr. 19. Chris Gambler 20. John Willman 21. Bobby Gunther Walsh 22. Jack Hartnett 23. Mike Gular 24. Glenn Owens 25. Randy Bailey 26. Ray Swinehart 27. Tom Umbernhauer 28. Kevin Hirthler 29. Amanda Spotts 30. Rick Schaffer.

ALLSTATE NASCAR 30-LAP LATE MODEL MEMORIAL FEATURE: 1. Chuck Schutz 2. Ron Kline 3. Harry Neiman 4. Brian Shuey 5. Lou Egrie 6. Rick Todorow 7. Dean Stoudt 8. Mark Malcolum 9. Randy Stoudt 10. Wayne Pfeil Jr. 11. Steve Sennott 12. John Giesler 13. Kyle Merkel 14. Jamie Undercoffler 15. Dallas Breidenbach 16. Bill Henning 17. John Durling 18. Buddy Wharton 19. Tom Alting 20. Dean Schaeffer 21. Bryan Sipe 22. Greg Hoffmaster 23. Mike Kellner 24. Dan Keely 25. Kelly Snyder

UNOFFICIAL NASCAR POINT STANDINGS AS OF COMPLETION OF RACING ON AUGUST 19, 2006
UNOFFICIAL POINT STANDINGS FOR NASCAR MODIFIEDS AS OF AUGUST 19, 2006
1. Doug Manmiller, Wyomissing, PA#14 3249*
2. Craig VonDohren, Oley, PA #1C 3223**
3. Danny Erb, Boyertown, PA #44 2966
4. Meme DeSantis, Reading, PA #357 2901*
5. Jon Kellner, Lansdale, PA #85AM 2842*
6. Jeff Strunk, Bethel, PA #88/126 2668*******
7. Kerry Kratz, Bechtelsville, PA #87 2537
8. Terry Meitzler, Kutztown, PA #712 2390
9. Kyle Weiss, Hamburg, PA #21K 2376*
10. Ryan Watt, Phoenixville, PA #14W 2285
11. Ray Swinehart, Bechtelsville, PA #33 2281
12. Kevin Hirthler, Green Lane, PA #117 2195
13. John Willman, Birdsboro, PA #74W 2127
14. Mike Gular, Harleysville, PA #53 2105
15. Tom Umbenhauer, Richland, PA#19U 2083
16. Shawn Reimert, Oley, PA #99 1908
17. Steve Swinehart, Bechtelsville, PA #22 1770
18. Greg Humlhanz, Chalfont, Pa #02 1677
19. Todd Smith, Hatfield, PA #39 1565
20. Cliff Quinn, Coopersburg, PA #69 1539
Other Feature Winners: Duane Howard, Kevin Hartnett

UNOFFICIAL POINT STANDINGS FOR NASCAR LATE MODELS AS OF AUGUST 19, 2006
1. Chuck Schutz, Pottstown, PA #ONE 4022**
2. Randy Stoudt, Pottstown, PA #22 3923******
3. Brian Shuey, Hamburg, PA #5D 3778*
4. Ron Kline, Salfordville, PA #3 3740**
5. Harry Neiman, Bower Beach, DE #34 3684
6. Rick Todorow, Quakertown, PA #93 3344
7. Bill Henning, Lansdale, PA #80 3210
8. Mark Malcolm, Hatfield, PA #55 3017
9. Buddy Wharton, Birdsboro, PA #7B 2999
10. Dean Stoudt, East Greenville, PA #5 2995
11. Mike Kellner, Lansdale, PA #57 2942**
12. John Giesler, Aston, PA #ZT1 2917
13. Lou Egrie, Willow Grove, PA #X4 2832
14. Greg Hoffmaster, Pottstown, PA #69 2762*
15. Dean Schaeffer, Douglassville, PA #39 2515
16. Jamie Undercoffler. Pennsburg, PA #1J 2239
17. Dallas Breidenbach, Pottstown, PA #2 1966
18. John Durling, Reading, PA #7 1947
19. Dan Keely, Linfield, PA #707 1933
20. Kyle Merkel, Gilbertsville, PA #117 1809
* = Feature Winner

COMING EVENTS:
Saturday, August 19, 7:30 p.m. Allstate Night featuring NASCAR Modifieds and a Late Model Memorial 30 ($1,000 to win). The Late Models will run in memory of Carol Heckman, Jerry Glase and Chuck Sennott
Tuesday, August 22, 7:30 p.m. Thunder on the Hill Series featuring 358 Modifieds, 410 Sprints, 600 Modifieds, 600 CC Sprints and Rolling Thunder Legends (FEATURES ONLY).
Saturday, August 26, 7:30 p.m. Mavericks Motorcycle Night featuring NASCAR Modifieds and Late Models.

CRAIG VONDOHREN AND RANDY STOUDT VISIT GRANDVIEW VICTORY LANE AGAIN

BECHTELSVILLE, PA AUGUST 13, 2006 . . . For more than half of the season Craig VonDohren couldn’t catch a break but his luck has taken a definite change for the better as the five time track champion was able to win the 30-lap NASCAR Dodge Weekly Series Modified feature race at Grandview Speedway on Saturday night. The win, worth $2200, was his second in a row on the one-third-mile, banked clay oval wheeling the BPG Racing/Stauffer Construction No. 1c Modified.
Randy Stoudt drove to his sixth win of the season in the 20-lap NASCAR Late Model feature wheeling the TP Trailers/Rogers Auto Parts No. 22.
John Tschudy went to the front at the drop of the green and set the pace. In the Modified feature. Mike Gular took a hard hit into the backstretch wall bringing out the caution on the third circuit. Gular was shaken but not injured. On the restart Ryan Grim charged to the front with Shawn Reimert giving chase. At 15 laps Glenn Owens brought out the caution spinning in turn four and on the restart Shawn Reimert took control but Craig VonDohren used that restart to charge from eighth to fourth. Three laps later he was third behind Reimart and Tom Umbenhauer. A restart after a caution on the 19th lap saw VonDohren charge to the front and that is where the Oley racer stayed until the checkered flag fell.
Shawn Reimert (Oley) came home second after leading the race for a few laps midway in the 30 lapper. Terry Meitzler (Kutztown) managed to grab third on the final lap while Tom Umbenhauer (Richland) and Ray Swinehart (Bechtelsville) followed.
VonDohren came from 16th starting spot to grab the win and in victory lane pointed out that he had a good car, a good motor and had a lot of luck. The winner of 53 career victories had praise for the track indicating that both the top and bottom grooves were good.
Danny Erb earned the Cornerstone Auto Sales Hard Charger Award. The Boyertown racer had to use his backup car to qualify for the feature. He started 29th and gained 22 spots to finish seventh.
With Meme DeSantis, the point leader going into the night of racing, not making the feature because of mechanical problems, Doug Manmiller took back the top point position with 2982 counters. Craig VonDohren, who seemed to have no chance for another title, is now second in points with 2938. Six feature winner Jeff Strunk also had mechanical problems that kept him from the feature lineup.
Lou Egrie looked like he might be able to make up for the one that got away from him on the previous Saturday. That was the night that Mike Kellner beat him to the finish line on the last lap after he had lead for 19 circuits of the 20 lap feature. On Saturday night Egrie again was in control early but for just about half the race with Randy Stoudt, coming from 12th, taking the top spot about midway of the 20 lapper and making it look easy as he won his sixth of the season and the 36th of his career.
The Pottstown racer was a comfortable margin in front of second place Egrie (Willow Grove) while four time Late Model champion Dean Stoudt (East Greenville) charged home third. Defending champion Ron Kline (East Greenville) came home fourth followed by Mark Malcolm (Hatfield).
Stoudt, like VonDohren, claimed that he got some luck and got some breaks getting through traffic on his way to the win.
With a sixth place finish Chuck Schutz managed to hold on to his point lead with 3712 points followed very closely by Randy Stoudt with 3695. Both drivers are going for their third titles at Grandview Speedway.
The 15-lap feature for Rolling Thunder Legends was won by Rod Kistler of Kempton, PA with a dominating performance that saw him lead the majority of laps. Kistler, who won a feature at Grandview two years back, was at the wheel of the Total Performance Collision Center No. 99. Second spot went to Josh Morrow followed by Jason Rochelle, Steve Nederostek and Tim Tomson.
Qualifying heats for the Legends were won by Roy Danner, Tim Tomson and Ronnie Dunstan.
In the Late Models qualifiers were won by Lou Egrie, Harry Neiman and Ron Kline. And in Modifieds the preliminary heat races went to Rick Schaffer, Ryan Grim, Craig VonDohren, Tommy Sheetz Jr. and Ray Swinehart while consolations wins were taken by Bobby Gunther Walsh, Kevin Hirthler and Doug Manmiller.
The NASCAR Modifieds and Late Models are in action on Saturday, August 19th at 7:30 p.m. with the Late Models presenting a 30-lap Memorial race run in memory of two former track employees Carol Heckman and Jerry Glase along with the late Chuck Sennott who was an outstanding Late Model stock car racer. The night is sponsored by Allstate. Only three races remain in the chase for the championships in both divisions.
Coming up on Tuesday, August 22nd is another great event in the Thunder on the Hill Series with a five feature show that includes 410 Sprints, 358 Modifieds, Legends, 600cc Micro Sprints and 600 Modifieds. Racing will start at 7:30 p.m.
Grandview Speedway is a one-third-mile banked clay oval located on Passmore Road just off Route 100 in Bechtelsville, PA, 10 miles north of Pottstown. For racing information telephone 610.754.7688 or check in at www.GrandviewSpeedway.com.

NASCAR 358 MODIFIED 30-LAP FEATURE: 1. Craig VonDohren 2. Shawn Reimert 3. Terry Meitzler 4. Tom Umbenhauer 5. Ray Swinehart 6. Kyle Weiss 7. Danny Erb 8. Greg Humlhanz 9. Jon Kellner 10. Kevin Hirthler 11. John Tschudy 12. Ryan Grim 13. Kerry Kratz 14. Rick Schaffer 15. Jason Smythe 16. Jack Hartnett 17.Greg Hoffmaster 18. Ryan Watt 19. Doug Manmiller 20. Bobby Gunther Walsh (The balance of the standings show drivers that did not finish) 21. Tommy Sheetz Jr. 22. Don Norris Jr. 23. Colt Harris 24. Glenn Owens 25. Jon Kellner Jr. 26. John Willman 27.Mike Gular 28. Sean Merkel 29. Tom Brennan 30. Steve Swinehart

NASCAR 20-LAP LATE MODEL FEATURE: 1. Randy Stoudt 2. Lou Egrie 3. Dean Stoudt 4. Ron Kline 5. Mark Malcolm 6. Chuck Schutz 7. Brian Shuey 8. Harry Neiman 9. Mike Kellner 10. Bill Henning 11. John Giesler 12. Kyle Merkel 13. Dean Schaeffer 14. Wayne Pfeil 15. Buddy Wharton 16. Rick Todorow 17. Greg Hoffmaster 18.Rich Decker 19. Bill Graham 20. Jamie Undercoffler 21. Bryan Sipe 22. Dan Keely 23. Mike Kellner

UNOFFICIAL NASCAR POINT STANDINGS AS OF COMPLETION OF RACING ON AUGUST 12, 2006
UNOFFICIAL POINT STANDINGS FOR NASCAR MODIFIEDS AS OF AUGUST 12, 2006
1. Doug Manmiller, Wyomissing, PA#14 2982*
2. Craig VonDohren, Oley, PA #1C 2938**
3. Meme DeSantis, Temple, PA #357 2891*
4. Danny Erb, Boyertown, PA #44 2761
5. Jon Kellner, Lansdale, PA #85AM 2584*
6. Kerry Kratz, Bechtelsville, PA #87 2375
7. Jeff Strunk, Bethel, PA #88/126 2360******
8. Ray Swinehart, Bechtelsville, PA #33 2223
9. Kyle Weiss, Hamburg, PA #21K 2162*
10. Kevin Hirthler, Green Lane, PA #117 2157
11. Terry Meitzler, Kutztown, PA #712 2156
12. Ryan Watt, Phoenixville, PA #14W 2035
13. Tom Umbenhauer, Richland, PA#19U 2034
14. Mike Gular, Harleysville, PA #53 2016
15. John Willman, Birdsboro, PA #74W 2008
16. Shawn Reimert, Oley, PA #99 1715
17. Todd Smith, Hatfield, PA #39 1555
18. Jon Kellner Jr., Lansdale, PA #67 1509
19. Greg Humlhanz, Chalfont, Pa #02 1498
20. Sean Merkel, Gilbertsville, PA #118 1497
Other Feature Winners: Duane Howard, Kevin Hartnett

UNOFFICIAL POINT STANDINGS FOR NASCAR LATE MODELS AS OF AUGUST 12, 2006
1. Chuck Schutz, Pottstown, PA #ONE 3712*
2. Randy Stoudt, Pottstown, PA #22 3695******
3. Brian Shuey, Hamburg, PA #5D 3501*
4. Ron Kline, Salfordville, PA #3 3441**
5. Harry Neiman, Bower Beach, DE #34 3395
6. Rick Todorow, Quakertown, PA #93 3088
7. Bill Henning, Lansdale, PA #80 3059
8. Buddy Wharton, Birdsboro, PA #7B 2863
9. Mike Kellner, Lansdale, PA #57 2855**
10. Mark Malcolm, Hatfield, PA #55 2780
11. Dean Stoudt, East Greenville, PA #5 2745
12. John Giesler, Aston, PA #ZT1 2718
13. Greg Hoffmaster, Pottstown, PA #69 2665*
14. Lou Egrie, Willow Grove, PA #X4 2562
15. Dean Schaeffer, Douglassville, PA #39 2397
16. Jamie Undercoffler. Pennsburg, PA #1J 2065
17. John Durling, Reading, PA #7 1947
18. Dan Keely, Linfield, PA #707 1862
19. Dallas Breidenbach, Pottstown, PA #2 1790
20. Kyle Merkel, Gilbertsville, PA #117 1624
* = Feature Winner

SOME NEW RULES IN PLACE FOR T.H.PROPERTIES FREEDOM 76 RACE

BECHTELSVILLE, PA August 9, 2006 . . . There will be some new rules in place for the T.H.Properties Freedom 76 Classic at Grandview Speedway set to take place on Saturday, September 9th. The biggest race of its type in the area pays $20,000 to the winner of the 358 Modified event.
The new rules will allow 363 cubic inch (maximum) engines. Those with 10.5-1 maximum compression ratio with Brodix Spec Heads will be allowed a 750 cfm carburetor. Those using the current 9-1 cast iron head engines will be allowed the 750 cfm carburetor and teams using the Chevy LS-1 and Ford N Head will use the 650 cfm carburetor. All carburetors must have stock venturi and booster dimensions. Engines are subject to a spot check both before and after the race events.
Cars must weigh 2400 lbs with the driver.
Alcohol or gasoline will be allowed.
Any American Racer tire, maximum size 29/11, will be allowed.
Aluminum wheels will be allowed but no dzus fastened wheel covers.
No cockpit adjustable components except pan hard rod will be allowed.
Any questions relating to rules for the T.H. Properties Freedom 76 should be directed to Mike Kelly at kellymi@ptd.net.
“We have made some changes designed to create renewed interest in our event,” said track owner Bruce Rogers. “The new rules will open the race to the so called outsiders that might want to participate and challenge our racing talents for the big money. We are looking forward to a very exciting night of racing in the T.H.Properties Freedom 76 this year.”
Over the years some very well known names in the sport have won the Classic including Kenny Brightbill, Meme DeSantis, Billy Pauch, Fred Rahmer, Doug Hoffman, Duane Howard, Jeff Strunk, Craig VonDohren, and a host of others. Last year’s winner Ray Swinehart will be back to try for a second straight victory.
More than 80 entries are expected to make qualifying attempts for the 76-lap event which will offer $20,000 to win plus lap sponsorship money.
The September 9th event will have a September 16th rain date. If that is not needed then an open competition Modified and Late Model show will be presented.
Sponsorship of laps and heat races is available by contacting Ernie Saxton at 215.752.7797. Lap sponsorship, the money goes to the leader of the lap chosen, goes for just $10 a lap except for laps 10,20,30,40,50,60,70 and 76 which are priced at $25 each. More than half of the 76 laps already have sponsorship.
The special edition of Grandview Groove, the track magazine, has opportunities for advertising at very reasonable rates. Information is available at 215.752.7797.
Grandview Speedway, a one-third-mile, clay banked speedway, is located on Passmore Road, just off Route 100, in Bechtelsville, PA, 10 miles north of Pottstown. For information on race events telephone 610.754.7688 or visit the track website at www.grandviewspeedway.com.

COMING EVENTS:
Saturday, August 12, 7:30 p.m. NASCAR Modifieds, Late Models and Rolling Thunder Legends.
Saturday, August 19, 7:30 p.m. Allstate Night featuring NASCAR Modifieds and a Late Model Memorial 30 ($1,000 to win). The Late Models will run in memory of Carol Heckman, Jerry Glase and Chuck Sennott
Tuesday, August 22, 7:30 p.m. Thunder on the Hill Series featuring 358 Modifieds, 410 Sprints, 600 Modifieds, 600 CC Sprints and Rolling Thunder Legends.

VONDOHREN WINS STAUFFER CONSTRUCTION FORREST ROGERS MEMORIAL WORTH $10,000
MIKE KELLNER GETS SECOND OF SEASON IN LATE MODEL STOCKS

BECHTELSVILLE, PA AUGUST 6, 2006 . . . If you are going to get your first win of the season why not make it on a night when there is $10,000 waiting for the winner and why not do it when the race carries your sponsor’s name? That is exactly what five time track champion Craig VonDohren did on Saturday night at Grandview Speedway picking up $10,000 for his victory in the Stauffer Construction Forrest Rogers Memorial, a 50-lap race for the NASCAR Modifieds.
Mike Kellner came on strong in the final laps to grab the victory by inches in the 20-lap NASCAR Late Model feature race.
Cliff Quinn charged to the front of the 30-car starting field on the drop of the green and was in command until the seventh lap when young Chris Esposito went to the front. A few laps later Mike Gular, who looked like a man on a mission, took control of the race and built up comfortable leads a couple of times only to have the leads disappear because of cautions.
At the 31-lap marker Gular still had his T.H.Properties entry in front of the field but was being challenged by Terry Meitzler. It was about this time that former champion Meitzler was able to move to the front. Gular took the top spot back on lap 32 and Meitzler was able to regain it on the 33rd lap. Just a couple of laps later last year’s winner Ray Swinehart, making a charge toward the front, had to drop out with a flat tire.
Meitzler was in charge but being challenged by Craig VonDohren who had brought his BPG Racing/Stauffer Construction #1c to second spot from a 15th starting position. At 42 laps VonDohren was able to take the lead and earn the victory. The win, his 52nd career win but just the Oley racer’s first of the season, put him in the record books as the all time leading modified winner at Grandview.
VonDohren claimed in victory lane that the win was a lot of luck. “Qualifying was tough.” said the five time track champion. “We took our time. It was a long race.”
Second spot went to Danny Erb (Boyertown) coming on strong in the final laps to challenge the leader on the final circuit of the one-third-mile, clay banked oval. Meitzler (Kutztown) came home third followed by Mike Gular (Harleysville) and Doug Man miller (Wyomissing).
Meme DeSantis, with a ninth place finish from a 25th starting spot, remained the point leader by a narrow margin with Doug Manmiller second and Craig VonDohren putting himself in the chase as he now sits third in the standings.
Six time feature winner Jeff Strunk had another tough night with his regular mount damaged when he tangled with a spinning competitor. Strunk tried to qualify with a back-up car from another racer but had a wheel come off putting him out of the qualifying event and out of the feature.
The Cornerstone Auto Sales Hard Charger Award for the Modifieds, unofficially, went to Shawn Reimert coming from a 30th starting spot to finish 13th gaining 17 positions. The award is worth $100.
The 20-lap Late Model feature saw Lou Egrie take the lead on the drop of the green and that is where he stayed for 19 laps. Egrie was running a smooth and steady pace in a feature race that had very few cautions. Mike Kellner seemed to have nothing for the leader as he ran second for many laps. However in the late stages of the event Kellner seemed to “come awake” and started to reel in Egrie. On the final lap Kellner and Egrie came off turn four side-by-side with Kellner able to win the race by just a few inches. It was the second win of the season for the Lansdale, PA racer and his Patriot GMC entry. Second spot went to Egrie (Willow Grove) followed by Mark Malcolm ( Hatfield), Randy Stoudt (Pottstown) and four time track champion Dean Stoudt (East Greenville).
Qualifying heats for the Late Models were won by Egrie, Kellner and Chuck Schutz.
In the Modified qualifying events wins went to John Tschudy, Tommy Sheetz, Jr., Terry Meitzler, Shawn Reimert, Danny Erb and Ray Swinehart. Consolation races were won by Jason Smythe, Tom Umbenhauer and Meme DeSantis.

Just four races are left in the chase for the lucrative NASCAR Modified and Late Model point championships at Grandview Speedway. Jeff Strunk won his fifth title last season and took home close to $25,000 in point money at the end of the season. Meme DeSantis, Doug Manmiller and Craig VonDohren are in a battle for the Modified title. The chase for the Late Model championship is also close between Chuck Schutz and Randy Stoudt.
The racers will be looking to earn valuable points on Saturday, August 12th when the NASCAR Modifieds and Late Models are in action along with the Rolling Thunder Legends with racing getting the green at 7:30 p.m.
Grandview Speedway is a one-third-mile banked clay oval located on Passmore Road just off Route 100 in Bechtelsville, PA, 10 miles north of Pottstown. For racing information telephone 610.754.7688 or check in at www.GrandviewSpeedway.com.

STAUFFER CONSTRUCTION FORREST ROGERS MEMORIAL 50-LAP NASCAR MODIFIED FEATURE: 1. Craig VonDohren 2. Danny Erb 3. Terry Meitzler 4. Mike Gular 5. Doug Manmiller 6. Kyle Weiss 7. Cliff Quinn 8. Ryan Watt 9. Meme DeSantis 10. Jason Hamilton 11. John Willman 12. Chris Esposito 13. Shawn Reimert 14. Todd Smith 15. Colt Harris 16. Jon Kellner Jr. 17. Jason Smythe 18. Kerry Kratz 20. Kevin Hirthler 21. Randy Bailey 22. Brian Weaver 23. Mike Bailey 24. Tom Umbenhauer 25. Don Norris Jr. 26. John Tschudy 27. Amanda Spotts 28. Brad Missimer 29. Tom Mayberry 30. Tommy Sheetz Jr.

STAUFFER CONSTRUCTION FORREST ROGERS MEMORIAL 20-LAP LATE MODEL FEATURE: 1. Mike Kellner 2. Lou Egrie 3. Mark Malcolm 4. Randy Stoudt 5. Dean Stoudt 6. Bill Henning 7. Ron Kline 8. Brian Shuey 9. Chuck Schutz 10. Harry Neiman 11. Rick Todorow 12. John Giesler 13. Buddy Wharton 14. Dallas Breidenbach 15. John Durling 16. Greg Hoffmaster 17. Jamie Undercoffler 18. Dan Keely 19. Bill Graham 20. Wayne Pfeil, Jr. 21. Dean Schaeffer 22. Steve Sennott 23. Bryon Sipe 24. Eric Kaufman (DNS).

UNOFFICIAL NASCAR POINT STANDINGS AS OF COMPLETION OF RACING ON AUGUST 5, 2006
UNOFFICIAL POINT STANDINGS FOR NASCAR MODIFIEDS AS OF AUGUST 5, 2006
1. Meme DeSantis, Reading, PA #357 2881*
2. Doug Manmiller, Wyomissing, PA#14 2857*
3. Craig VonDohren, Oley, PA #1C 2628*
4. Danny Erb, Boyertown, PA #44 2519
5. Jon Kellner, Lansdale, PA #85AM 2357*
6. Jeff Strunk, Bethel, PA #88/126 2350******
7. Kerry Kratz, Bechtelsville, PA #87 2192
8. Mike Gular, Harleysville, PA #53 1969
9. Ray Swinehart, Bechtelsville, PA #33 1953
10. John Willman, Birdsboro, PA #74W 1951
11. Kevin Hirthler, Green Lane, PA #117 1942
12. Kyle Weiss, Hamburg, PA #21K 1904*
13. Ryan Watt, Phoenixville, PA #14W 1896
14. Terry Meitzler, Kutztown, PA #712 1868
15. Tom Umbenhauer, Richland, PA#19U 1757
16. Todd Smith, Hatfield, PA #39 1545
17. Steve Swinehart, Bechtelsville, PA #22 1469
18. Sean Merkel, Gilbertsville, PA #118 1458
19. Jon Kellner Jr., Lansdale, PA #67 1441
20. Shawn Reimert, Oley, PA #99 1416
Other Feature Winners: Duane Howard, Kevin Hartnett

UNOFFICIAL POINT STANDINGS FOR NASCAR LATE MODELS AS OF AUGUST 5, 2006
1. Chuck Schutz, Pottstown, PA #ONE 3461*
2. Randy Stoudt, Pottstown, PA #22 3386*****
3. Brian Shuey, Hamburg, PA #5D 3252*
4. Ron Kline, Salfordville, PA #3 3161**
5. Harry Neiman, Bower Beach, DE #34 3155
6. Rick Todorow, Quakertown, PA #93 2931
7. Bill Henning, Lansdale, PA #80 2842
8. Buddy Wharton, Birdsboro, PA #7B 2697
9. Mike Kellner, Lansdale, PA #57 2629**
10. Greg Hoffmaster, Pottstown, PA #69 2517*
11. Mark Malcolm, Hatfield, PA #55 2513
12. John Giesler, Aston, PA #ZT1 2509
13. Dean Stoudt, East Greenville, PA #5 2457
14. Lou Egrie, Willow Grove, PA #X4 2262
15. Dean Schaeffer, Douglassville, PA #39 2209
16. Jamie Undercoffler. Pennsburg, PA #1J 1950
17. John Durling, Reading, PA #7 1947
18. Dallas Breidenbach, Pottstown, PA #2 1790
19. Dan Keely, Linfield, PA #707 1770
20. Kyle Merkel, Gilbertsville, PA #117 1429
* = Feature Winner

COMING EVENTS:
Saturday, August 5, 7:30 p.m. Stauffer Construction Forrest Rogers Memorial featuring 50-lap feature for NASCAR Modifieds paying $10,000 to win plus Late Model stock car racing. First 200 children admitted free courtesy of Stauffer Construction. Dover International Speedway will have their Tire Change Challenge on the grounds with great prizes.
Saturday, August 12, 7:30 p.m. Rain date for Forrest Rogers Memorial or NASCAR Modifieds, Late Models and Rolling Thunder Legends.

STRUNK AND STOUDT WIN AGAIN AT GRANDVIEW SPEEDWAY ON SATURDAY NIGHT

BECHTELSVILLE, PA JULY 30, 2006.….The weather wasn’t the only thing that was hot at Grandview Speedway on Saturday night. Jeff Strunk showed he is the hottest talent at Grandview right now as he came from 16th starting spot to win his sixth NASCAR Dodge Weekly Series Modified feature as part of 3M Night presented by Jesse Baro Trucking. Randy Stoudt was able to come on strong in the final laps of the 20-lapper for NASCAR Late Models to win his fifth of the season.
Cliff Quinn lead the 32 car starting field to the green and set the pace for the first 11 laps with Ray Swinehart charging to the front and he looked as if his No. 33 PK Moyer sponsored Modified was the car to beat. He and challenger Craig VonDohren, having come from 14th starting spot, put on quite a battle for the top spot. At the 19 lap marker Swinehart had the engine quit between three and four putting him out of the race and giving the lead to five time track champion VonDohren.
While all this was going on five time champ Jeff Strunk was making his way to the front from his 16th starting spot and moved up to challenge VonDohren with 20 laps in the record book.
With 24 laps complete Steve Swinehart and Chris Esposito had their own personal feud going on that had officials sending them to the pits. The incident caused a caution and on the restart Strunk, who calls Bethel home, was able to put the Gold Rush Custom Trailers/Touch of Green No. 126 Modified in front and lead the rest the of the laps to claim the $2,200 first place money. Second spot went to VonDohren (Oley) followed by Tom Umbenhauer (Richland), Mike Gular (Harleysville) and Danny Erb (Boyertown).
Point leader Doug Manmiller spun in turn four late in the race and had to be towed to the pits. Jon Kellner, Sr. one of the top three in the standings was sent to the pits midway in the race for bringing out an intentional caution. When the night’s action was over Meme DeSantis moved back in front of the point standings with just a narrow margin over Manmiller while Kellner maintained third spot.
Strunk had high praise for his Larry Lombardo aluminum cylinder head motor but said they needed to work on the handling of the chassis. He was also quick to praise the track surface saying, “You could not ask for a better surface.”
Meme DeSantis earned the CornerStone Auto Sales Hard Charger Award starting 32nd (using a provisional) and charging through the pack to earn a ninth place finish in the Modified feature race.
Lou Egrie, a two time Late Model champion, looked like he was going to win his first of the season as he lead the field to the green, survived a multi car accident on the first lap, and set the pace for eight laps. Chuck Schutz, coming from 11th starting spot, took over the top spot with nine laps complete with Egrie and two time champion Randy Stoudt challenging. With 14 laps in the record book Stoudt was able to put his Rogers Auto Parts/TP Trailers No. 22 in front of the pack and that is where the Pottstown racer stayed until the checkered flag flew. Chuck Schutz, also a two time champion from Pottstown, finished second followed by Lou Eqrie (Willow Grove), Brian Shuey (Hamburg) and Rick Todorow (Quakertown).
Stoudt praised the strong effort by Schutz in Victory Lane and told fans he was awful on the bottom of the track and he was able to gain the victory much because of Schutz choosing the low groove. He pointed out that he it was great to see a two groove race track again at Grandview.
Qualifying heat wins for the Modifieds were earned by Colt Harris, Ray Swinehart, Don Norris Jr., Rich Wisdo and Sean Merkel. Consolation wins went to Rick Schaffer, Ryan Watt and Kevin Hirthler. Qualifying event wins in the Late Models were taken by Lou Egrie, Brian Shuey and Mike Kellner.
The Stauffer Construction Forrest Rogers Memorial, a 50-lap classic for NASCAR Modifieds paying $10,000 to the winner, will be the attraction at Grandview Speedway on Saturday, August 5th at 7:30 p.m. The first 200 youngsters will be admitted free courtesy of Stauffer Construction. Late Models will be the second part of the night of racing. Adult admission will be $20.
Dover International Speedway will have their Tire Change Challenge on the grounds with great prizes.
Grandview Speedway is a one-third-mile banked clay oval located on Passmore Road just off Route 100 in Bechtelsville, PA, 10 miles north of Pottstown. For racing information telephone 610.754.7688 or check in at www.GrandviewSpeedway.com.

3M NIGHT PRESENTED BY JESSE BARO TRUCKING NIGHT 30-LAP NASCAR MODIFIED FEATURE: 1. Jeff Strunk 2. Craig VonDohren 3. Tom Umbenhauer 4. Mike Gular 5. Danny Erb 6. Sean Merkel 7. Donny Erb 8. Jon Kellner Jr. 9. Meme DeSantis 10. Rich Wisdo 11. Terry Meitzler 12. Kevin Hirthler 13. Todd Smith 14. Kyle Weiss 15. Greg Humlhanz 16. Rick Schaffer 17. Tom Mayberry 18. John Tschudy 19. Brad Missimer 20. Cliff Quinn 21. Colt Harris 22. Kerry Kratz 23. Doug Manmiller 24. Chris Esposito 25. Steve Swinehart 26. Don Norris Jr. 27. Ryan Watt 28. Jason Smythe 29. Ray Swinehart 30. Jon Kellner 31. Jack Hartnett 32. John Willman.

3M NIGHT PRESENTED BY JESSE BARO TRUCKING 20-LAP LATE MODEL FEATURE: 1. Randy Stoudt 2. Chuck Schutz 3. Lou Egrie 4. Brian Shuey 5. Rick Todorow 6. John Durling 7. John Giesler 8. Bill Henning 9. Dean Schaeffer 10. Buddy Wharton 11. Dallas Breidenbach 12. Dean Stoudt 13. Marty Mullane 14. Ron Kline 15. Jamie Undercoffler 16. Wayne Pfeil Jr. 17. Harry Neiman 18. Dan Keely 19. Mike Kellner 20. Mark Malcolm 21. Greg Hoffmaster.


UNOFFICIAL NASCAR POINT STANDINGS AS OF COMPLETION OF RACING ON JULY 29, 2006
UNOFFICIAL POINT STANDINGS FOR NASCAR MODIFIEDS AS OF JULY 29, 2006
1. Meme DeSantis, Reading, PA #357 2656*
2. Doug Manmiller, Wyomissing, PA#14 2588*
3. Jon Kellner, Lansdale, PA #85AM 2347*
4. Jeff Strunk, Bethel, PA #88/126 2340******
5. Craig VonDohren, Oley, PA #1C 2220
6. Danny Erb, Boyertown, PA #44 2219
7. Kerry Kratz, Bechtelsville, PA #87 2059
8. Kevin Hirthler, Green Lane, PA #117 1828
9. Ray Swinehart, Bechtelsville, PA #33 1823
10. John Willman, Birdsboro, PA #74W 1742
11. Mike Gular, Harleysville, PA #53 1692
12. Tom Umbenhauer, Richland, PA#19U 1682
13. Ryan Watt, Phoenixville, PA #14W 1657
14. Kyle Weiss, Hamburg, PA #21K 1646*
15. Terry Meitzler, Kutztown, PA #712 1578
16. Steve Swinehart, Bechtelsville, PA #22 1459
17. Sean Merkel, Gilbertsville, PA #118 1448
18. Todd Smith, Hatfield, PA #39 1367
19. Tom Mayberry, Sellersville, PA #61 1357
20. Kenny Gilmore, Fleetwood, PA #45 1305
Other Feature Winners: Duane Howard

UNOFFICIAL POINT STANDINGS FOR NASCAR LATE MODELS AS OF JULY 29, 2006
1. Chuck Schutz, Pottstown, PA #ONE 3231*
2. Randy Stoudt, Pottstown, PA #22 3107*****
3. Brian Shuey, Hamburg, PA #5D 3014*
4. Harry Neiman, Bower Beach, DE #34 2937
5. Ron Kline, Salfordville, PA #3 2914**
6. Rick Todorow, Quakertown, PA #93 2722
7. Bill Henning, Lansdale, PA #80 2585
8. Buddy Wharton, Birdsboro, PA #7B 2511
9. Greg Hoffmaster, Pottstown, PA #69 2365*
10. John Giesler, Aston, PA #ZT1 2310
11. Mike Kellner, Lansdale, PA #57 2309*
12. Mark Malcolm, Hatfield, PA #55 2224
13. Dean Stoudt, East Greenville, PA #5 2189
14. Dean Schaeffer, Douglassville, PA #39 2103
15. Lou Egrie, Willow Grove, PA #X4 1962
16. Jamie Undercoffler. Pennsburg, PA #1J 1809
17. John Durling, Reading, PA #7 1782
18. Dallas Breidenbach, Pottstown, PA #2 1614
19. Dan Keely, Linfield, PA #707 1502
20. Kyle Merkel, Gilbertsville, PA #117 1429
* = Feature Winner

COMING EVENTS:
Saturday, July 29, 7:30 p.m. 3M Night presented by Jesse Baro Trucking featuring NASCAR Modifieds and Late Models.
Saturday, August 5, 7:30 p.m. Stauffer Construction Forrest Rogers Memorial featuring 50-lap feature for NASCAR Modifieds paying $10,000 to win plus Late Model stock car racing.

GRANDVIEW SPEEDWAY NASCAR SATURDAY NIGHT ACTION RAINED OUT
PROMOTER ROGERS CONSIDERING BOAT RACING

BECHTELSVILLE, PA JULY 22, 2006 . . . “We just may have to consider boat racing here at Grandview Speedway,” said track owner and promoter Bruce Rogers. “We have been inundated with rain in our area. We have had more than a foot of rain in the last month and it seems like it all happens on weekends.”
Rain again washed out NASCAR stock car racing at Grandview Speedway on Saturday night. Scheduled was one of the most popular sponsor events of the season with Hatfield Quality Meats planning to offer free samples of some of their great products along with free prizes for fans plus an appearance of their mascot, Smiley, who is always popular with the kids.
Efforts will be made to reschedule the Hatfield Quality Meats Night but with a total of six Saturday night rainouts so far this season the chances of finding a new night for them this season is not looking good.
NASCAR Modifieds and Late Models will return to Grandview Speedway on Saturday, July 29th with the running of 3M Night presented by Jesse Baro Trucking. At least 13 events of stock car racing are planned for the 7:30 p.m. show.
“With the rainouts there has be a concern for some of the racers who were counting on those events to make a charge toward the front in the lucrative NASCAR point battles,” said Rogers. “Each race canceled is a lost opportunity for those racers to close in on the leaders. We have very close point battles in both the Modifieds and the Late Models.”
Doug Manmiller is looking toward winning his first track championship in the Modifieds but he has just a 67 point edge over Meme DeSantis and a 184 point edge over third place Jon Kellner. Five time Modified champion Jeff Strunk has mounted a charge toward the front with five wins and is less than 500 points behind and with the new handicapping system that is in place and most of the top runners having used all their provisional starts just about anything could happen.
In the Late Models Chuck Schutz is in front of the point battle going after his third track title. Randy Stoudt, winner of four features this season, is second just 134 points behind. Harry Neiman is third while defending titleholder Ron Kline holds fourth and Brian Shuey is fifth. Less than 200 points separates the top five.
Coming up is a rich event for the NASCAR Modifieds with the Stauffer Construction Forrest Rogers Memorial being presented on Saturday, August 5th. This is a 50-lapper that pays $10,000 to the winner. The race is named in honor of the man who had the dream, created the plan and built the one-third-mile, banked clay oval that opened in 1963. The event always attracts a large field of entries. The Late Models will also be part of the 7:30 p.m. show.
Grandview Speedway is a one-third-mile banked clay oval located on Passmore Road just off Route 100 in Bechtelsville, PA, 10 miles north of Pottstown. For racing information telephone 610.754.7688 or check in at www. GrandviewSpeedway.com. Fans are invited to sign up for the monthly FAN NEWS at the website.

$10,000 TO WIN ROGERS MEMORIAL KICKS OFF MONTH OF AUGUST

BECHTELSVILLE, PA JULY 28, 2006 . . . The richest event of the season, so far, for NASCAR Modifieds at Grandview Speedway is set for Saturday, August 5th when the Stauffer Construction Forrest Rogers Memorial 50-lap Modified Classic pays $10,000 to the winner.
Last year’s winner Ray Swinehart will be looking for his second straight win in the classic event run in memory of the man who had the vision, the plan and then built the one-third-mile, banked clay track which has become one of the most successful short track operations in the nation.
Five-time track champions Jeff Strunk and Craig VonDohren will each be in the field looking to take home the $10,000 as will other track standouts such as Meme DeSantis, Jon Kellner, current point leader Doug Manmiller, Tom Mayberry, Danny Erb, Ryan Watt, Terry Meitzler and a host of others.
More than 50 Modified racers are expected to be on hand trying for one of the 30-starting spots in the Rogers Memorial when the green flag fans at 7:30 p.m. Late Model stock car racing will also be part of the special evening.
Dover International Speedway will have their Pit Stop Tire Challenge set up at the track giving fans a chance to win tickets to their September 22-24th NASCAR race events. The Pit Stop Tire Challenge is a two-person tire changing experience where fans can compete against one another for the fastest time.
In addition there will be lucky fans who win tickets for the NASCAR Busch Series race and the first 100 children to enter the speedway on August 5th will receive a red drawstring bag with DIS Kid Zone logo.
Three additional DIS “track packs” will be given away. Fans will be notified after the event by mail or e-mail. The “track pack” includes a leather DIS bag, DIS puzzle, DIS pin set and a DIS seat cushion.
Coming up on Saturday, August 12th is a tripleheader show of NASCAR Modifieds, Late Models and Rolling Thunder Legends. This will also be the raindate for the Stauffer Construction Forrest Rogers Memorial if needed.
The August 19th doubleheader for Modifieds and Late Models will sponsored by Allstate Insurance and will feature the Late Models in a 30-lapper paying at least $1,000 to win. The Late Model race will be run in memory of Carol Heckman, Jerry Glase and Chuck Sennott. Heckman was a long time scorer at the Bechtelsville oval while Glase was a behind the scenes do-it-all official who worked at the track since it opened and Chuck Sennott was an outstanding Late Model stock car racer.
The always popular Thunder on the Hill Series will feature five 25-lap features on Tuesday, August 22nd. Included in the night of racing will be the 410 Sprints, 358 Modifieds, 600cc Sprints, Rolling Thunder Legends and 600 Modifieds.
The month of August closes out with Mavericks Motorcycle Club Night, raising funds for charity, on Saturday, August 26th. Again the NASCAR Modifieds and Late Models will be featured.
Coming up on Saturday, September 9th will be the $20,000 to win T.H.Properties Freedom 76 Classic for Modifieds. This event is the richest there is for this type of racing in the area.
Lap sponsorships are available for the Freedom 76 at $10 a lap except for laps 10,20,30,40,50,60,70 and 76 each selling for $25. Lap sponsorship includes a public address announcement and listing in the special Grandview Freedom 76 track magazine.
Information on lap sponsorships and sponsoring of qualifying events can be had by contacting Ernie Saxton at 215.752.7797.
Grandview Speedway is located on Passmore Road, just off Route 100, in Bechtelsville, PA, 10 miles north of Pottstown. For information on racing telephone 610.754.7688 or check in at www.grandviewspeedway.com.

COMING EVENTS:
Wednesday, July 19th, 7:30 p.m. DIRT Super Series Traffic Jam 100 for Big Block Modifieds plus 600 Modifieds
Saturday, July 22nd, 7:30 p.m. Hatfield Quality Meats Night featuring NASCAR Modifieds, 600 Modifieds and Late Models.

JEFF STRUNK GETS FIFTH WIN WHILE RON KLINE GETS SECOND VICTORY IN NASCAR STOCK CAR RACING AT GRANDVIEW SPEEDWAY

BECHTELSVILLE, PA JULY 16, 2006 . . . Giving high praise to the track conditions five time NASCAR track champion Jeff Strunk celebrated his fifth win of the season on Saturday night at Grandview Speedway. The Bethel, PA racer came from 13th starting spot to win the 30-lap USG NASCAR Dodge Weekly Series Modified feature race.
In the companion 20-lap main event for NASCAR Late Models Ron Kline of East Greenville, PA drove to his second win of the season as he continues to defend his championship won in 2005.
Greg Humlhanz took the lead in the 30-lap Modified main event at the drop of the green and set the pace for 22 laps holding off challenges from Barry Readinger, Sean Merkel and Terry Meitzler. However on the 22nd circuit of the one-third-mile, clay banked oval Meitzler, a former Modified champion, drove to the front with Jeff Strunk close behind. For the next few laps there was a wild, fan pleasing three car battle for the top spot between Meitzler, Strunk and five time champion Craig VonDohen. At the 28-lap marker Strunk put his Will’s Equipment Painting/Big Spring Car Wash No. 88 in front of the pack and set the pace for the balance of the 30-lap main event with Meitzler close behind.
The win was worth $2,200 for Strunk and continued his quest for a sixth track title. He has won in four of his last five appearances at Grandview.
Strunk dedicated the win to his car owner, Will Swoyer, who is currently in the hospital with some health problems.
Second spot went to Meitzler (Kutztown) followed by Craig VonDohren (Oley) for one of his best efforts of the season. VonDohren came from 14th starting spot. Last week’s feature winner Doug Man miller (Wyomissing) gained a fourth place finish coming from 16th. Steve Swinehart (Bechtelsville) had a strong effort as the youngster gained a fifth place.
Unofficially Meme DeSantis earned the CornerStone Auto Sales Hard Charger Award coming from 24th to finish seventh, a gain of 17 positions.
Four time Late Model champion Dean Stoudt lead the charge to the first turn when the green flag was unfurled by starter Ray Kemp for the 20-lap Late Model feature. Stoudt, looking like the champion of old, set the pace for the first four laps. Buddy Wharton got to the front when Stoudt had some problems in the first turn. Wharton’s front running position was short-lived as Ron Kline, coming from fifth starting spot, went to the front with his own V&M Towing Service No. 3. However the real excitement started when four feature winner and two time Late Model champion Randy Stoudt charged up to challenge Kline. The final five laps saw the duo run side-by-side in a battle for the victory At the finish Kline had a slim lead on challenger Stoudt who had to settle for second.
Kline said in victory lane that Stoudt brings something out in you and that makes you run harder. He also pointed out that the battle that he and Stoudt put on was what keeps bringing fans back to Grandview Speedway.
Randy Stoudt (Pottstown) was second followed by Harry Neiman (Bower Beach, DE) who came up to challenge the top two in the final laps. In fourth was Firecracker 40 winner Chuck Schutz (Pottstown) and Buddy Wharton (Birdsboro) finished fifth.
Qualifying heat wins for Modified racers as part of USG Night went to Chris Esposito, Greg Humlhanz, Steve Swinehart, Craig VonDohren and Barry Readinger. Consolation victories were earned by Tommy Sheetz Jr., Danny Erb and Tracy Readinger.
Late Model qualifiers went to Chuck Schutz and Brian Shuey.
DIRT Super Series Big Block Modifieds will be featured in the Traffic Jam 100 on Wednesday, July 19th at 7:30 p.m. Also included in the show will be the 600 Modifieds.
Hatfield Quality Meats will sponsor the Saturday, July 22nd show with the NASCAR Modifieds, 600 Modifieds and Late Models taking part in at least 13 big events of stock car racing. Racing starts at 7:30 p.m.
Grandview Speedway is a one-third-mile banked clay oval located on Passmore Road just off Route 100 in Bechtelsville, PA, 10 miles north of Pottstown. For racing information telephone 610.754.7688 or check in at www.GrandviewSpeedway.com.

30-LAP USG SHEET ROCK NASCAR MODIFIED STOCK CAR FEATURE RACE (30 CARS START):1. Jeff Strunk 2. Terry Meitzler 3. Craig VonDohren 4. Doug Manmiller 5. Steve Swinehart 6. Greg Humlhanz 7. Meme DeSantis 8. Danny Erb 9. Kyle Weiss 10. Todd Smith 11. Ryan Watt 12. Barry Readinger 13. Mike Gular 14. Tom Umbernhauer 15. Rick Schaffer 16. Mike Bailey 17. Kenny Gilmoer 18. Kevin Hirthler 19. Kerry Kratz 20. John Kellner 21. Shawn Reimert 22. Tracy Readinger 23. Randy Bailey 24. John Tschudy 25. Tommy Sheetz Jr. 26. Don Norris Jr. 27. Chris Esposito 28. Sean Merkel 29. Chris Gambler 30. Ray Swinehart

USG SHEET ROCK 20 LAP LATE MODEL FEATURE RACE: 1. Ron Kline 2. Randy Stoudt 3. Harry Neiman 4. Chuck Schutz 5. Buddy Wharton 6. Bill Henning 7. Lou Egrie 8. John Giesler 9. Mark Malcolm 10. Greg Hoffmaster 11. Mike Kellner 12. Dean Schaeffer 13. Dan Keely 14. Dean Stoudt 15. John Durling 16. Steve Sennott 17. Rick Todorow 18. Brian Shuey 19. Jamie Undercoffler 20. Eric Kaufman (DNS)

UNOFFICIAL NASCAR POINT STANDINGS AS OF COMPLETION OF RACING ON JULY 8, 2006
UNOFFICIAL POINT STANDINGS FOR NASCAR MODIFIEDSAS OF JULY 15, 2006
1. Doug Manmiller, Wyomissing, PA#14 2504*
2. Meme DeSantis, Reading, PA #357 2437*
3. Jon Kellner, Lansdale, PA #85AM 2320*
4. Jeff Strunk, Bethel, PA #88 2031*****
5. Craig VonDohren, Oley, PA #1C 2022
6. Kerry Kratz, Bechtelsville, PA #87 1970
7. Danny Erb, Boyertown, PA #44 1952
8. Ray Swinehart, Bechtelsville, PA #33 1794
9. John Willman, Birdsboro, PA #74W 1722
10. Kevin Hirthler, Green Lane, PA #117 1634
11. Ryan Watt, Phoenixville, PA #14W 1612
12. Kyle Weiss, Hamburg, PA #21K 1473*
13. Mike Gular, Harleysville, PA #53 1413
14. Steve Swinehart, Bechtelsville, PA #22 1396
15. Tom Umbenhauer, Richland, PA#19U 1395
16. Terry Meitzler, Kutztown, PA #712 1371
17. Kenny Gilmore, Fleetwood, PA #45 1295
18. Kevin Hartnett, Perkasie, PA #81 1294*
19. Tracy Readinger, Oley, PA #2T 1226
20. Shawn Reimert, Oley, PA #99 1217
Other Feature Winners: Duane Howard

UNOFFICIAL POINT STANDINGS FOR NASCAR LATE MODELS AS OF JULY 15, 2006
1. Chuck Schutz, Pottstown, PA #ONE 2932*
2. Randy Stoudt, Pottstown, PA #22 2798****
3. Harry Neiman, Bower Beach, DE #34 2789
4. Ron Kline, Salfordville, PA #3 2737**
5. Brian Shuey, Hamburg, PA #5D 2734*
6. Rick Todorow, Quakertown, PA #93 2456
7. Bill Henning, Lansdale, PA #80 2349
8. Buddy Wharton, Birdsboro, PA #7B 2296
9. Greg Hoffmaster, Pottstown, PA #69 2258*
10. Mike Kellner, Lansdale, PA #57 2189*
11. Mark Malcolm, Hatfield, PA #55 2105
12. John Giesler, Aston, PA #ZT1 2064
13. Dean Stoudt, East Greenville, PA #5 1992
14. Dean Schaeffer, Douglassville, PA #39 1875
15. Lou Egrie, Willow Grove, PA #X4 1672
16. Jamie Undercoffler. Pennsburg, PA #1J 1644
17. John Durling, Reading, PA #7 1526
18. Dan Keely, Linfield, PA #707 1502
19. Kyle Merkel, Gilbertsville, PA #117 1439
20. Dallas Breidenbach, Pottstown, PA #2 1420
* = Feature Winner

COMING EVENTS:
Saturday, July 15th, 7:30 p.m. USG Sheetrock Night features NASCAR Modifieds and Late Models.
Wednesday, July 19th, 7:30 p.m. DIRT Super Series Traffic Jam 100 for Big Block Modifieds plus 600 Modifieds
Saturday, July 22nd, 7:30 p.m. Hatfield Quality Meats Night featuring NASCAR Modifieds and Late Models.

MANMILLER STOPS STRUNK STREAK, RANDY STOUDT GETS HIS FOURTH WIN AT GRANDVIEW

BECHTELSVILLE, PA July 9, 2007 . . . Without his wife’s advice Doug Manmiller may not have been able to win the 30-lap Jeff D’Ambrosio Dodge NASCAR Modified feature race on Saturday night at Grandview Speedway.
“My wife told me I should be more patient during the feature races,” said Manmiller in victory lane after picking up $2200 for his first Modified win of the season. “So I listened to what she said and I was more patient. It must have worked.”
Randy Stoudt won his fourth Late Model 20-lap feature of the season on Saturday night and in victory lane said, “The track was perfect tonight.” Jason Rochelle of Hackettstown, NJ won the 15-lap Rolling Thunder Legends feature.
Jon Kellner Jr. was quick to the front at the drop of the green and set the pace for the first 11 laps of the NASCAR Modified feature. Former champion Terry Meitzler, who had been stalking the leader for several laps, went to the front on the 12th circuit of the one-third-mile, clay banked oval. Two laps later Danny Erb, who had started 13th, came up to challenge Meitzler for the top spot. The two had quite a battle going with Erb finally able to put his mount in front on the 23rd lap. Just two laps later Erb was taken out of the lead by a spinning tailender who also caught Meitzler. Erb, after being untangled, was able to continue but was not a factor in the finish.
Manmiller, at the wheel of the Berks Internal Medicine/Dick’s Gulf No. 14, owned by Rod Breitenstein, was able to take over the lead on the restart with five laps to go. The Wyomissing, PA racer, his last win coming in July of 2005, was able to hold off the late race challenge of Jon Kellner to win. The victory was also the first for the Manmiller/Breitenstein team as they just got together at the beginning of the season. Manmiller is now on top in the NASCAR Modified point standings for the first time.
Second spot went to Jon Kellner (Lansdale) who used the outside groove to charge up to the front from his 15th starting spot but had to settle for the runner-up position. Kyle Weiss (Jalapa) had another impressive outing with a third place finish followed by John Willman (Birdsboro), who had come from 30th starting spot, and Jon Kellner Jr. (Lansdale).
John Willman earned the Cornerstone Auto Sales Hard Charger Award in the Modified feature coming from 30th starting spot to finish fourth a gain of 26 positions. Willman will receive a check for $50.
The Late Models were the final feature run during the program that lasted just a little over three hours. Four time Late Model champion Dean Stoudt put his NO. 5 entry in front of the 20-car starting field at the drop of the green. His lead lasted for eight laps before Randy Stoudt, they are not related, charged to the front from his ninth starting positions.
Once in front Stoudt made it look easy as he drove to his 34th “official Saturday night” Late Model feature win. The Pottstown racer, driving the Rogers Auto Parts/TP Trailers NO. 22, had a comfortable lead over defending champion Ron Kline (East Greenville). Bill Henning (Lansdale) got third for his best finish of the season. Dean Stoudt (East Greenville) came home fourth with Harry Neiman (Bower Beach, DE) grabbing fifth.
Chuck Schutz continues to be the point leader in the Late Model division.
Jason Rochelle charged from his eighth place starting spot to take the lead early in the 15-lap feature and ride to a fairly easy win in the Rolling Thunder Legends cars feature race. The Hackensack, NJ, who comes from a large family of racers, was at the wheel of the Glick Fire Equipment sponsored entry. Second spot was earned by Rodney Kistler while third went to Josh Morrow.
Qualifying events for the Late Models were won by Mark Malcolm, Randy Stoudt and Ron Kline. In the NASCAR Modified heats the wins went to Tommy Sheetz Jr., Chris Esposito, Don Norris Jr., Jon Kellner Jr., Rich Wisdo and Todd Marburger. In the consolation races wins were taken by Rick Schaffer, Mike Gular and Meme DeSantis.
Heat victories for the Legends went to Tom Mayberry, a regular in the Modifieds at Grandview, Ronnie Dunstan and Jason Rochelle.
RACERS ARE REMINDED that effective with the July 15th event when there are less than 20 cars starting in the first and second Modified heat races there will be two cars qualifying out of each of the two events.
When there are 20 cars or more starting in the first and second Modified heats, there will be three cars qualifying from each event.
In the event of less than 20 cars starting the first two heats, there will be four cars qualify in the second and third consolation races rather than just three.
Coming up at Grandview Speedway on Saturday, July 15th is a doubleheader show of NASCAR Modifieds and Late Model stock cars. At least 13 events of stock car racing will get the green flag at 7:30 p.m. with USG Sheetrock sponsoring the night.
DIRT Super Series Big Block Modifieds will be featured in the Traffic Jam 100 on Wednesday, July 19th at 7:30 p.m. Also included in the show will be the 600 Modifieds.
Hatfield Quality Meats will sponsor the Saturday, July 22nd show with the NASCAR Modifieds and Late Models taking part in at least 13 big events of stock car racing.
Grandview Speedway is a one-third-mile banked clay oval located on Passmore Road just off Route 100 in Bechtelsville, PA, 10 miles north of Pottstown. For racing information telephone 610.754.7688 or check in at www.GrandviewSpeedway.com.

30-LAP JEFF D’AMBROSIO DODGE NASCAR MODIFIED STOCK CAR FEATURE RACE (30 CARS START):1. Doug Manmiller 2. Jon Kellner 3. Kyle Weiss 4. John Willman 5. Jon Kellner Jr. 6. Kerry Kratz 7. Tom Mayberry 8. Meme DeSantis 9. Craig VonDohren 10. Brad Missimer 11. Jeff Strunk 12. Todd Marburger 13. Rich Wisdo 14. Kevin Hirthler 15. Danny Erb 16. Ray Swinehart 17. Rick Schaffer 18. Don Norris Jr. 19. Terry Meitzler 20. Tommy Sheetz Jr. 21. Greg Humlhanz 22. Todd Smith 23. Colt Harris 24. Ryan Grim 25. Glenn Owens 26. Tracy Readinger 27. Kenny Gilmore 28. Mike Gular 29. Chris Esposito 30. John Tschudy

JEFF D’AMBROSIO DODGE 20 LAP LATE MODEL FEATURE RACE: 1. Randy Stoudt 2. Ron Kline 3. Bill Henning 4. Dean Stoudt 5. Harry Neiman 6. Brain Shuey 7. Mike Kellner 8. Chuck Schutz 9. Steve Sennott 10. Lou Egrie 11. Greg Hoffmaster 12. Dallas Breidenbach 13. John Durling 14. Buddy Wharton 15. Mark Malcolm 16. Jamie Undercoffler 17. John Giesler 18. Rick Todorow 19. Kyle Merkel 20. Dan Keely.

UNOFFICIAL NASCAR POINT STANDINGS AS OF COMPLETION OF RACING ON JULY 8, 2006
UNOFFICIAL POINT STANDINGS FOR NASCAR MODIFIEDS AS OF JULY 8, 2006
1. Doug Manmiller, Wyomissing, PA#14 2225*
2. Jon Kellner, Lansdale, PA #85AM 2202*
3. Meme DeSantis, Reading, PA #357 2192*
4. Kerry Kratz, Bechtelsville, PA #87 1846
5. Ray Swinehart, Bechtelsville, PA #33 1770
6. Craig VonDohren, Oley, PA #1C 1732
7. Jeff Strunk, Bethel, PA #88 1722****
8. Danny Erb, Boyertown, PA #44 1716
9. John Willman, Birdsboro, PA #74W 1712
10. Kevin Hirthler, Green Lane, PA #117 1499
11. Tom Mayberry, Sellersville, PA #61 1459
12. Ryan Watt, Phoenixville, PA #14W 1405
13. Kevin Hartnett, Perkasie, PA #81 1294*
14. Kyle Weiss, Hamburg, PA #21K 1245*
15. Mike Gular, Harleysville, PA #53 1230
16. Tom Umbenhauer, Richland, PA#19U 1222
17. Sean Merkel, Gilbertsville, PA #118 1149
18. Kenny Gilmore, Fleetwood, PA #45 1148
19. Tracy Readinger, Oley, PA #2T 1130
20. Steve Swinehart, Bechtelsville, PA #22 1126
Other Feature Winners: Duane Howard

UNOFFICIAL POINT STANDINGS FOR NASCAR LATE MODELS AS OF JULY 8, 2006
1. Chuck Schutz, Pottstown, PA #ONE 2652*
2. Brian Shuey, Hamburg, PA #5D 2594*
3. Harry Neiman, Bower Beach, DE #34 2500
4. Randy Stoudt, Pottstown, PA #22 2500****
5. Ron Kline, Salfordville, PA #3 2430*
6. Rick Todorow, Quakertown, PA #93 2307
7. Bill Henning, Lansdale, PA #80 2095
8. Greg Hoffmaster, Pottstown, PA #69 2043*
9. Buddy Wharton, Birdsboro, PA #7B 2028
10. Mike Kellner, Lansdale, PA #57 1987*
11. Mark Malcolm, Hatfield, PA #55 1881
12. John Giesler, Aston, PA #ZT1 1831
13. Dean Stoudt, East Greenville, PA #5 1815
14. Dean Schaeffer, Douglassville, PA #39 1680
15. Jamie Undercoffler. Pennsburg, PA #1J 1522
16. Kyle Merkel, Gilbertsville, PA #117 1428
17. Lou Egrie, Willow Grove, PA #X4 1428
18. Dallas Breidenbach, Pottstown, PA #2 1410
19. John Durling, Reading, PA #7 1365
20. Dan Keely, Linfield, PA #707 1315
* = Feature Winner

COMING EVENTS:
Saturday, July 8th, 7:30 p.m. Jeff D’Ambrosio Dodge Night featuring NASCAR Modifieds, Late Models and Legends cars.
Saturday, July 15th, 7:30 p.m. USG Sheetrock Night features NASCAR Modifieds and Late Models.

JEFF STRUNK WINS FOURTH OF THE SEASON IN NASCAR MODIFIEDS WHILE CHUCK SCHUTZ WINS HIS SECOND FIRECRACKER 40 LATE MODEL CLASSIC AT GRANDVIEW SPEEDWAY

BECHTELSVILLE, PA July 2, 2006 . . . Early in the season Jeff Strunk was having trouble qualifying for the NASCAR Modified feature races at Grandview Speedway now he just keeps winning. The five time track champion who calls Bethel, PA home drove to his third straight 30-lap NASCAR Modified feature win at Grandview Speedway on Saturday night. Chuck Schutz of Pottstown was able to win the Firecracker 40 Late Model Classic for the second time in his career wheeling the BPG Racing No. One to victory.
Young Todd Smith put his mount in front of the pack at the drop of the green and held off challenges from Todd Marburger in MFR Enterprises No. 18 for several laps. With seven laps in the record book Marburger was able to charge to the front. A race that was caution free for the first 12 laps turned into somewhat of a destruction derby with numerous cautions dotting the program. On the 15th lap Kyle Weiss, looking for his second win of the season, went to the front in a bold move off the fourth turn. At the 20-lap marker Jeff Strunk came into the picture moving into third and taking the second spot on the 23rd lap. With just four laps remaining in the feature Strunk put the Big Springs Car Wash/Gold Rush Trailers No. 88 in front and had a comfortable lead when the checkered flag fell with 30 laps completed. The win was the fourth of the season for Strunk.
Kyle Weiss (Jalapa) brought the Schaeffer’s Harley Davidson No. 21K home second in an impressive effort with Todd Marburger (Boyertown) third. Danny Erb (Boyertown) came from 14th to finish fourth with five time track champion Craig VonDohren (Oley) grabbing fifth.
Despite finishing 14th in the feature race current point leader Meme DeSantis (Temple) continues to lead the point standings in his effort to win his first Grandview Speedway track championship. DeSantis has 1957 compared to second place Doug Manmiller (Wyomissing) who has 1918 tallies.
The Cornerstone Auto Sales Hard Charger Award was earned by Kerry Kratz in the Garage Door Services sponsored No. 87 who gained 18 positions coming from 31st starting position, a provisional starting spot, in the Modified feature to finish 13th.
Four time track Late Model champion Dean Stoudt looked like the man to beat as he jumped out in front of the Firecracker 40 Late Model field and set the pace for the first 15 laps. A multi car accident at the 16-lap marker closed up the field for the restart and Chuck Schutz, who started seventh, charged to the front. Once in front Schutz, a two time Late Model champion, had things pretty much under control until there were less than 10-laps remaining. In the final laps Rick Todorow and Brian Shuey made life difficult for Schutz as they put heavy pressure on the veteran driver. At the finish Schutz was just a short distance in front of second place Rick Todorow (Quakertown) and Brian Shuey (Hamburg). Mark Malcolm (Hatfield) had one of his best career efforts with a fourth place finish just ahead of Buddy Wharton (Reading).
Defending Late Model champion Ron Kline had a disastrous night as he started the night as the point leader and dropped out of the feature early after a multi car accident. He started the evening as the point leader and when the night was over he was not even in the top five. Former champion Chuck Schutz is the point leader with Brian Shuey just 35 points behind.
Qualifying event wins for the Late Models went to Schutz, Lou Egrie and Greg Hoffmaster.
In the qualifiers leading up the Modified feature wins went to Chris Esposito, Tommy Sheetz Jr., Barry Readinger, Rich Wisdo, Tom Umbenhauer and Kyle Weiss. Consolation races went to Glenn Owens, Kevin Hartnett and Mike Gular.
Coming up at Grandview Speedway on Saturday, July 8th is a tripleheader show of NASCAR Modifieds, Legends cars and Late Model stock cars. At least 13 events of stock car racing will get the green flag at 7:30 p.m. with Jeff D’Ambrosio Dodge sponsoring the night.
USG Sheetrock plays host to the NASCAR Modifieds and Late Models starting at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, July 15th.
Grandview Speedway is a one-third-mile banked clay oval located on Passmore Road just off Route 100 in Bechtelsville, PA, 10 miles north of Pottstown. For racing information telephone 610.754.7688 or check in at www.GrandviewSpeedway.com.

30-LAP NASCAR MODIFIED STOCK CAR FEATURE RACE (30 CARS START):1. Jeff Strunk 2. Kyle Weiss 3. Todd Marburger 4. Danny Erb 5. Craig VonDohren 6. Todd Smith 7. Tom Umbenhauer 8. Kevin Hartnett 9. Barry Readinger 10. Kevin Hirthler 11. Steve Swinehart 12. Cliff Quinn 13. Kerry Kratz 14. Meme DeSantis 15. John Willman 16. Jimmy Reppert 17. Doug Manmiller 18. Chris Esposito 19. John Kellner 20. Donny Erb 21. Mike Gular 22. Tom Sheetz Jr. 23. Colt Harris 24. Rich Wisdo 25. John Tschudy 26. Shawn Reimer 27. Rick Schaffer 28. Randy Bailey 29, Terry Meitzler 30. Tom Mayberry

40 LAP FIRECRACKER 40 LATE MODEL FEATURE RACE: 1. Chuck Schutz 2. Rick Todorow 3. Brian Shuey 4. Mark Malcolm 5. Buddy Wharton 6. Bill Henning 7. John Giesler 8. Lou Egrie 9. Harry Neiman 10. Jamie Undercoffler 11. Dean Schaffer 12. Dan Keely 13. Kyle Merkel 14. Dean Stoudt 15. Chris Wojnar 16. Greg Hoffmaster 17. Randy Stoudt 18, John Durling 19. Mike Kellner 20. Sean Merkel 21. Ron Kline 22. Dallas Breidenbach 23. Eric Koffman

UNOFFICIAL NASCAR POINT STANDINGS AS OF COMPLETION OF RACING ON JULY 1, 2006
UNOFFICIAL POINT STANDINGS FOR NASCAR MODIFIEDS AS OF JULY 1, 2006
1. Meme DeSantis, Reading, PA #357 1957*
2. Doug Manmiller, Wyomissing, PA#14 1918
3. Jon Kellner, Lansdale, PA #85AM 1906*
4. Ray Swinehart, Bechtelsville, PA #33 1616
5. Kerry Kratz, Bechtelsville, PA #87 1587
6. Danny Erb, Boyertown, PA #44 1548
7. Jeff Strunk, Bethel, PA #88 1519****
8. Craig VonDohren, Oley, PA #1C 1505
9. John Willman, Birdsboro, PA #74W 1439
10. Ryan Watt, Phoenixville, PA #14W 1395
11. Kevin Hirthler, Green Lane, PA #117 1321
12. Kevin Hartnett, Perkasie, PA #81 1284*
13. Tom Umbenhauer, Richland, PA #19U 1212
14. Mike Gular, Harleysville, PA #53 1190
15. Sean Merkel, Gilbertsville, PA #118 1139
16. Steve Swinehart, Bechtelsville, PA #22 1116
17. Kenny Gilmore, Fleetwood, PA #45 1104
18. Shawn Reimert, Oley, PA #99 1104
19. Tracy Readinger, Oley, PA #2T 1072
20. Larry Solomon, Birdsboro, PA #517 1010
Other Feature Winners: Duane Howard, Kyle Weiss

UNOFFICIAL POINT STANDINGS FOR NASCAR LATE MODELS AS OF JULY 1, 2006
1. Chuck Schutz, Pottstown, PA #ONE 2414*
2. Brian Shuey, Hamburg, PA #5D 2339*
3. Harry Neiman, Bower Beach, DE #34 2232
4. Randy Stoudt, Pottstown, PA #22 2190***
5. Rick Todorow, Quakertown, PA #93 2168
6. Ron Kline, Salfordville, PA #3 2130*
7. Buddy Wharton, Birdsboro, PA #7B 1852
8. Greg Hoffmaster, Pottstown, PA #69 1837*
9. Bill Henning, Lansdale, PA #80 1808
10. Mike Kellner, Lansdale, PA #57 1738*
11. John Giesler, Aston, PA #ZT1 1682
12. Dean Schaeffer, Douglassville, PA #39 1680
13. Mark Malcolm, Hatfield, PA #55 1711
14. Dean Stoudt, East Greenville, PA #5 1538
15. Jamie Undercoffler. Pennsburg, PA #1J 1354
16. Kyle Merkel, Gilbertsville, PA #117 1306
17. Dallas Breidenbach, Pottstown, PA #2 1215
18. Lou Egrie, Willow Grove, PA #X4 1215
19. Dan Keely, Linfield, PA #707 1201
20. John Durling, Reading, PA #07 1169
* = Feature Winner

COMING EVENTS:
Tuesday, June 27th, 7:30 p.m. Cindy Rowe Auto Glass PA. Sprint Speedweek 410 sprints and ARDC Wingless Midgets.
Saturday, July 1st, 7:30 p.m. FIRECRACKER 40 for Late Models plus NASCAR Modifieds and FIREWORKS
Saturday, July 8th, 7:30 p.m. Jeff D’Ambrosio Dodge Night featuring NASCAR Modifieds, Late Models and Legends cars.

RAIN, RAIN AND MORE RAIN WASHES OUT NASCAR RACING AT GRANDVIEW SPEEDWAY

BECHTELSVILLE, PA June 24, 2006 . . . For the fifth time this season rain washed out the scheduled NASCAR stock car racing program at Grandview Speedway on Saturday night.
The WNPV-AM Radio sponsored night of racing, including NASCAR Modifieds and Late Models, will be rescheduled for a later date in the season if at all possible. “We have all of our events pretty much sponsored for the balance of the season,” said track promoter Bruce Rogers. “However WNPV is a strong supporter of racing at Grandview so we want to make it happen.”
NASCAR stock car racing will return to the one-third-mile, banked clay oval on Saturday, July 1st with a special Holiday show. The 7:30 p.m. show will include the NASCAR Late Models in their biggest event of the season, the Firecracker 40, the NASCAR Modifieds along with a great Fireworks show. Honored guest for the night will be Johnauhan Rowe who is just returning from a tour of duty in Iraq. Rowe will be the honorary starter.
Meme DeSantis (Temple) is just a slim four points in front of Jon Kellner (Lansdale) and nine points in front of Doug Manmiller (Wyomissing) in the chase for the lucrative Modified championship. The champion earns well over $10,000 in point fund money and a cruise for two, cover 10 days, to six different Caribbean islands valued in excess of $3,000. In the Late Model division defending titleholder Ron Kline (East Greenville) has 1928 points compared to Pottstown’s Randy Stoudt with 1901 counters.
Jeff D’Ambrosio Dodge of Downingtown, PA, the dealership that provides the track pace vehicle, will sponsor the July 8th show that will feature the Modifieds, Late Models and Legends cars.
Other events during July at Grandview Speedway include USG Sheetrock Night featuring the NASCAR Modifieds and Late Models on July 15th, the DIRT Super Series Big Block Modifieds in a 100 lap event on July 19th, Hatfield Quality Meats Night showcasing Modifieds and Late Models on July 22nd and on July 29th it will be 3M Night presented by Jesse Baro Trucking with the Modifieds and Late Models in the spotlight.
A big event for the NASCAR Modifieds is set for Saturday, August 5th when the Stauffer Construction Forrest Rogers Memorial is presented. The 50-lap championship race will pay $10,000 to the winner. The Late Models will also be included as part of the big event.
Lap sponsorships are available for the Stauffer Construction Forrest Rogers Memorial with all laps, except for 1, 10, 20, 30 and 40, going for $10 each. The other laps are available for $25 each. All lap sponsors will be listed in the track magazine for that event and will be announced on the public address system. For information on sponsoring a lap contact Ernie Saxton at 215.752.7797 or e-mail him at Esaxton144@aol.com.
Grandview Speedway is a one-third-mile banked clay oval located on Passmore Road just off Route 100 in Bechtelsville, PA, 10 miles north of Pottstown. For racing information telephone 610.754.7688 or check in at www.GrandviewSpeedway.com. 

COMING EVENTS:
Saturday, June 24th, 7:30 p.m. WNPV-AM Radio Night featuring NASCAR Modifieds and Late Models
Tuesday, June 27th, 7:30 p.m. Cindy Rowe Auto Glass PA. Sprint Speedweek 410 sprints and ARDC Wingless Midgets.
Saturday, July 1st, 7:30 p.m. FIRECRACKER 40 for Late Models plus NASCAR Modifieds and FIREWORKS.
Saturday, July 8th, 7:30 p.m. Jeff D’Ambrosio Dodge Night featuring NASCAR Modifieds, Late Models and Legends cars.

STRUNK WINS WITH ONE ARM AND STOUDT TAKES THIRD OF SEASON AT GRANDVIEW

BECHTELSVILLE, PA JUNE 18, 2006 . . . With one arm tied behind his back Jeff Strunk held off all competition to win his third NASCAR Dodge Weekly Series Modified stock car 30-lap feature race at Grandview Speedway. That is an exaggeration but the five time track champion did run the final six laps of the feature race on Saturday night using one hand to keep the ignition switch on and the other to drive picking up $2200 beating hard charging Jon Kellner across the finish line by one-half car length.
In the 17-lap feature for the NASCAR Late Models, part of Norris Mechanical Contractors Night, Randy Stoudt was able to drive the TP Trailers/Rogers Auto Parts No. 22 to his third win of the season. The feature was cut to 17 laps from 20 when time ran out on the event that took five cautions to get the first lap completed.
Don Norris Jr., driving a car sponsored by the race night sponsor, led the race for nine laps before giving way to Kevin Hartnett after the two had run side-by-side for a couple laps. Hartnett, a feature winner earlier in the season, seemed to have things under control until Jeff Strunk charged up from 16th starting spot to give the leader a battle for the top spot. At the 17-lap marker Strunk took control of the race with his Gold Rush Trailers/Big Spring Car Wash No. 88.
Once in front the Bethel, PA racer built up a sizeable lead but a caution on the 22nd lap closed the field up behind him. This put Jon Kellner, who came through the field from 14th, right on the rear of Strunk and set up a torrid battle for the victory. For the final six laps Kellner, a veteran Grandview campaigner, tried everything in his bag of tricks to get the lead but fell one-half-car length short at the finish.
Strunk, who had won a Modified feature the night before at Big Diamond Raceway in the same race car, told fans during his victory lane interview that he was forced to run the final six laps with one hand as he held the ignition switch on with the other.
Second place went to Kellner (Lansdale) followed by Kevin Hartnett (Perkasie), Ryan Watt (Boyertown) who came from 12th starting spot and Kerry Kratz (Bechtelsville).
Ray Swinehart, who started 31st in the 33 car feature field using a provisional, earned the CornerStone Auto Sales Hard Charger Award gaining 20 positions and finishing 11th.
Less than 10 points separate the top three in the Modified point chase with Meme DeSantis leading the chase despite mechanical problems forcing him to miss the feature race on Saturday night. Jon Kellner is second followed by Doug Manmiller.
Track officials announced that effective July lst the Modifieds will be allowed to run aluminum cylinder heads. The car including the driver will be limited to 2400 pounds. Aluminum wheels will be allowed on cars using aluminum engines and those cars will be allowed to use the 750cfm carburetor.
The Late Model feature race turned into a demolition derby that exceeded the 30 minute time limit and forced NASCAR officials to toss the checkered flag at the end of 17 laps. Four time Late Model champion Dean Stoudt was in front of the pack at the drop of the green but on the second lap Brian Shuey, who won the opening night feature, went to the front. At lap eight, after a number of cautions and a red flag, starter Ray Kemp went to a single file restart. Randy Stoudt, who had started 18th in the feature race, charged to the front on the 14th lap and that is where he stayed for the balance of the race. The Pottstown racer labeled the feature as “awful” and said “drivers were driving over their heads.” He did praise the track conditions while thanking his sponsors and engine builder. Second went to Brian Shuey (Hamburg) followed by Chuck Schutz (Pottstown), Greg Hoff master (Pottstown) and Dean Stoudt (East Greenville).
Qualifying heat races for the Late Models were won by Dean Stoudt (no relation to the feature winner), Greg Hoffmaster and Ron Kline.
Ron Kline continues to lead the points in the chase for the Late Model crown. He has just a 27 point edge over Randy Stoudt.
The more than 50 Modifieds on hand used six heats to qualify with heat wins going to Barry Readinger, Kyle Weiss, Don Norris, Jeff Strunk, Tom Umbenhauer and Todd Marburger. The consolation races were won by Tommy Sheetz Jr., Donny Erb and Tom Mayberry.
Coming up on Saturday, June 24th is WNPV-AM Radio Night featuring NASCAR Modifieds and Late Models in action with a 7:30 p.m. starting time.
And the Cindy Rowe Auto Glass PA Sprint Speedweek 410 sprints will be in action on Tuesday, June 27th at 7:30 p.m. along with the American Racing Drivers Club wingless midgets.
Late model stock cars will be in the spotlight on Saturday, July 1st when the Firecracker 40 is presented plus a full show of NASCAR Modifieds. This special Holiday show will include FIREWORKS.
Grandview Speedway is a one-third-mile banked clay oval located on Passmore Road just off Route 100 in Bechtelsville, PA, 10 miles north of Pottstown. For racing information telephone 610.754.7688 or check in at www.GrandviewSpeedway.com.

30-LAP NORRIS MECHANICAL CONTRACTORS NIGHT NASCAR MODIFIED STOCK CAR FEATURE RACE (33 CARS STARTED):1. Jeff Strunk 2. Jon Kellner 3. Kevin Hartnett 4. Ryan Watt 5. Kerry Kratz 6. Doug Manmiller 7. Kenny Gilmore 8. Danny Erb 9. Brad Missimer 10. Steve Swinehart 11. Ray Swinehart 12. Kevin Hirthler 13. Don Norris Jr. 14. Donny Erb 15. Barry Readinger 16. Kyle Weiss 17. John Willman 18. Shawn Reimer 19. Craig VonDohren 20. Larry Solomon 21. Jimmy Reppert 22. Chris Esposito 23. Tommy Sheetz Jr. 24. Sean Merkel 25. John Tschudy 26. Tom Umbenhauer 27. Colt Harris 28. Todd Smith 29. Tom Mayberry 30. Mike Gular 31. Todd Marburger 32. Jason Smythe 33. Mike Bailey.

17 LAP NORRIS MECHANICAL CONTRACTORS NIGHT LATE MODEL FEATURE RACE:1. Randy Stoudt 2. Brian Shuey 3. Chuck Schutz 4. Greg Hoffmaster 5. Dean Stoudt 6. Chris Wojnar 7. John Giesler 8. Mark Malcolm 9. Ron Kline 10. Jamie Undercoffler 11. Buddy Wharton 12. Mike Kellner 13. Rick Todorow 14. Bill Henning 15. John Durling 16. Harry Neiman 17. Lou Egrie 18. Dean Schaeffer 19. Kyle Merkel 20. Dan Keely 21. Dallas Breidenbach.

UNOFFICIAL NASCAR POINT STANDINGS AS OF THE COMPLETION OF RACING ON JUNE 17TH
UNOFFICIAL POINT STANDINGS FOR NASCAR MODIFIEDS AS OF JUNE 17, 2006
1. Meme DeSantis, Reading, PA #357 1783*
2. Jon Kellner, Lansdale, PA #85AM 1779*
3. Doug Manmiller, Wyomissing, PA#14 1774
4. Ray Swinehart, Bechtelsville, PA #33 1606
5. Kerry Kratz, Bechtelsville, PA #87 1407
6. Ryan Watt, Phoenixville, PA #14W 1385
7. Danny Erb, Boyertown, PA #44 1271
8. John Willman, Birdsboro, PA #74W 1270
9. Craig VonDohren, Oley, PA #1C 1238
10. Jeff Strunk, Bethel, PA #88 1210***
11. Sean Merkel, Gilbertsville, PA #118 1129
12. Kevin Hirthler, Green Lane, PA #117 1103
13. Kenny Gilmore, Fleetwood, PA #45 1094
14. Mike Gular, Harleysville, PA #53 1085
15. Tracy Readinger, Oley, PA #2T 1062
16. Kevin Hartnett, Perkasie, PA #81 1049*
17. Shawn Reimert, Oley, PA #99 1046
18. Larry Solomon, Birdsboro, PA #517 1010
19. Tom Umbenhauer, Richland, PA#19U 962
20. Mike Bailey, Kutztown, PA #17M 935
Other Feature Winners: Duane Howard, Kyle Weiss

UNOFFICIAL POINT STANDINGS FOR NASCAR LATE MODELS AS OF JUNE 17, 2006
1. Ron Kline, Salfordville, PA #3 1928*
2. Randy Stoudt, Pottstown, PA #22 1901***
3. Chuck Schutz, Pottstown, PA #ONE 1804
4. Harry Neiman, Bower Beach, DE #34 1787
5. Brian Shuey, Hamburg, PA #5D 1773*
6. Rick Todorow, Quakertown, PA #93 1579
7. Greg Hoffmaster, Pottstown, PA #69 1527*
8. Mike Kellner, Lansdale, PA #57 1490*
9. Buddy Wharton, Birdsboro, PA #7B 1324
10. Bill Henning, Lansdale, PA #80 1302
11. Dean Schaeffer, Douglassville, PA #39 1275
12. John Giesler, Aston, PA #ZT1 1195
13. Dean Stoudt, East Greenville, PA #5 1191
14. Mark Malcolm, Hatfield, PA #55 1170
15. Dallas Breidenbach, Pottstown, PA #2 1029
16. Kyle Merkel, Gilbertsville, PA #117 942
17. Jamie Undercoffler. Pennsburg, PA #1J 941
18. John Durling, Reading, PA #07 910
19. Kyle Pensinger, Lyon Station, PA #28P 821
20. Dan Keely, Linfield, PA #707 815
* = Feature Winner

COMING EVENTS:
DATES TO REMEMBER:
Saturday, June 17th, 7:30 p.m. Norris Mechanical Night featuring NASCAR Modifieds and Late Models.
Saturday, June 24th, 7:30 p.m. WNPV-AM Radio Night featuring NASCAR Modifieds and Late Models
Tuesday, June 27th, 7:30 p.m. Cindy Rowe Auto Glass PA. Sprint Speedweek 410 sprints and ARDC Wingless Midgets.

STRUNK BECOMES FIRST REPEAT MOD WINNER, SEIDEL TOPS URC SPRINTS, KEPPLER WINS 600 MODIFIED FEATURE AT GRANDVIEW SPEEDWAY

BECHTELSVILLE, PA JUNE 11, 2006 . . . Giving high praise to the track conditions Jeff Strunk became the first repeat winner of the 2006 season in the NASCAR Modifieds on Saturday night at Grandview Speedway winning the 30-lap Zuber Realty NASCAR Modified feature race. Former URC champion Brian Seidel lead all the laps in winning the United Racing Company 25-lap sprint car feature and Mike Keppler also lead all laps in winning the 20-lap 600 Modified feature race.
Five time track champion Jeff Strunk had been through a difficult few weeks at Grandview missing the features the last two times out. On this night he was not to be denied as he got by first lap leader Jon Kellner Jr. on the second lap and seemed to put the Big Spring Car Wash/Touch of Green Landscaping No.88 on cruise control leading 29 laps of the feature and picking up $2200 for his winning efforts. No one was able to challenge Strunk as was able to run the high and low grooves leading the field to the checkered flag.
The Bethel, PA racer thanked just about everyone he knew in victory lane and asked track management to keep the track the way it was tonight. He did point out that his mom was in attendance for the second time this season and that just may be his good luck charm.
Young Jon Kellner Jr. (Lansdale) had the best night of the season as he was able to maintain his second place position throughout the event holding off challenges from several veterans including Mike Bailey (Kutztown) and Tom Mayberry (Sellersviile) who finished behind him in that order. Fifth place went to Oley’s Tracy Readinger.
The CornerStone Auto Sales Hard Charger Award, $50, went to Meme DeSantis who started 30th and finished 7th improving 23 positions in the Modified feature race.
The current leader in the chase for the $1,000 Heat Winners Big Bucks D&S Archery/Rossi Welding Award, going to the Modified racer able to win the most NASCAR qualifying heat races during the season, is Jon Kellner Jr. who has won five qualifying heats. Interesting to note that his father, Jon Sr., won the Big Bucks last season..
In the 25-lap feature for the United Racing Club sprint cars Allentown based Seidel was able to take the Valley Forge Inc./GEI Enterprises No. 5G to the front of the 24-car starting field at the drop of the green. On his way to his second win of the season and twenty-first career URC victory he was able to hold off strong challenges from defending champion Curt Michael. The impressive field of sprinters was able to close up on Seidel on each caution but when the green was waved by starter Ray Kemp, Seidel was able to pull away.
Michael (Oceanview, Delaware) made several attempts at challenging the leader but it was to no avail and the defending URC champ had to settle for second. Greg Coverdale (Milford, DE), back in action this season after being away from the sport for a while, made some attention getting moves in the final laps to grab third. Former Grandview Late Model champion Ed Aikin (Lincoln University, PA) ran a consistent race to finish fourth followed by Wilmington, Delaware’s Chris Coyle.
During the course of the night’s events for sprints and modifieds there were a number of flips and bone jarring accidents but fortunately no one suffered any serious injuries.
In the 20-lapper for the 600 Modifieds, making their first of two scheduled appearances at Grandview, Mike Keppler of Boyertown to the lead on the first lap and was able to keep control throughout all the laps to gain the victory. Second spot went to Chad Behler who was mounting a challenge at the finish with Tom Martocci, a former winner at Grandview, grabbing third.
Qualifying heats for the Advance Auto Parts URC sprint cars were won by Seidel, Brooke Bowman (who was impressive in the feature race until a late race battle with the first turn wall put him out of action) and Chris Coyle. Brook Weibley came home first in the “B” Main. CnB Mushrooms posted $50 for each sprint car quality event winner.
Wins in the qualifying events for the NASCAR Modifieds were earned by Colt Harris, Chris Esposito, Jon Kellner, Barry Readinger, Jeff Strunk and Todd Smith. The consolation races had Brad Missimer, Ray Swinehart and John Willman as the winners.
In qualifying for the 600 Modified feature Mike Keppler and Brian Mady won eight lap heat races.
Racing at Grandview Speedway on June 17th will feature Norris Mechanical Contractors Night with the NASCAR Modifieds and Late Models in action with a 7:30 p.m. start.
Coming up on Saturday, June 24th is WNPV-AM Radio Night featuring NASCAR Modifieds and Late Models in action with a 7:30 p.m. starting time.
And the Cindy Rowe Auto Glass PA Sprint Speedweek 410 sprints will be in action on Tuesday, June 27th at 7:30 p.m. along with the American Racing Drivers Club wingless midgets and Legends cars.
Grandview Speedway is a one-third-mile banked clay oval located on Passmore Road just off Route 100 in Bechtelsville, PA, 10 miles north of Pottstown. For racing information telephone 610.754.7688 or check in at www.GrandviewSpeedway.com.

30-LAP ZUBER REALTY NIGHT NASCAR MODIFIED STOCK CAR FEATURE RACE (30 CARS START):1. Jeff Strunk 2. Jon Kellner Jr. 3. Mike Bailey 4. Tom Mayberry 5. Tracy Readinger 6. Jon Kellner Sr. 7. Meme DeSantis 8.118 Sean Merkel 9. Todd Marburger 10. Doug Manmiller 11. Cliff Quinn 12. Brad Missimer 13. Ray Swinehart 14. Colt Harris 15. Kenny Gilmore 16. Kerry Kratz 17. Ryan Watt 18. Shawn Reimert 19. Tom Umbenhauer 20. Tommy Sheetz Jr. 21. John Willman 22. Steve Folk 23. Todd Smith 24. Mike Gular 25. Kevin Hirthler 26. Rich Wisdo 27. Greg Humlhanz 28. Jack Hartnett 29. Barry Readinger 30. Chris Espositor 31. Danny Erb 32. Craig VonDohren 33. Kyle Weiss.

25 LAP ZUBER REALTY UNITED RACING CLUB SPRINT CAR FEATURE RACE: Brian Seidel, Curt Michael, Greg Coverdale, Ed Aikin, Chris Coyle, Dave Ely, Bill Brian Jr., Dave Betts, Kramer Williamson, Kevin Welsh, Brook Weibley, Jimmy Stitzel, Mares Stellfox, Davey Sammons, Tim Hogue, Will Urkuski, Jon Eldreth, Mark Bitner, Scott Pursell, Brooke Bowman, Johnny Zimmerman, Josh Weller, Jason Clauss. DNQ- - Junior Martin, Randy West, Midge Miller, Mike Kostic, Robbie Stillwaggon, Luke Eriksen, Gary Gollub, Todd Rittenhouse, Joe Zuczek.

UNOFFICIAL NASCAR MODIFIED POINT STANDINGS AS OF SUNDAY, JUNE 11TH.
1. Meme DeSantis, Reading, PA #357 1773*
2. Doug Manmiller, Wyomissing, PA#14 1517
3. Jon Kellner, Lansdale, PA #85AM 1480*
4. Ray Swinehart, Bechtelsville, PA #33 1406
5. Kerry Kratz, Bechtelsville, PA #87 1139
6. John Willman, Birdsboro, PA #74W 1130
7. Ryan Watt, Phoenixville, PA #14W 1107
8. Craig VonDohren, Oley, PA #1C 1104
9. Mike Gular, Harleysville, PA #53 1062
10. Sean Merkel, Gilbertsville, PA #118 1059
11. Tracy Readinger, Oley, PA #2T 1052
12. Danny Erb, Boyertown, PA #44 1034
13. Terry Meitzler, Kutztown, PA #712 911
14. Mike Bailey, Kutztown, PA #17 911
15. Shawn Reimert, Oley, PA #99 909
16. Kevin Hirthler, Green Lane, PA #117 904
17. Tom Mayberry, Sellersville, PA #61 903
18. Tom Umbenhauer, Richland, PA#19U 902
19. Jeff Strunk, Bethel, PA #88 900**
20. Larry Solomon, Birdsboro, PA #517 897
Other Feature Winners: Duane Howard, Kyle Weiss, Kevin Hartnett

UNOFFICIAL POINT STANDINGS FOR NASCAR LATE MODELS AS OF JUNE 11, 2006
1. Ron Kline, Salfordville, PA #3 1698*
2. Harry Neiman, Bower Beach, DE #34 1630
3. Randy Stoudt, Pottstown, PA #22 1595**
4. Chuck Schutz, Pottstown, PA #ONE 1516
5. Brian Shuey, Hamburg, PA #5D 1474*
6. Rick Todorow, Quakertown, PA #93 1392
7. Mike Kellner, Lansdale, PA #57 1291*
8. Greg Hoffmaster, Pottstown, PA #69 1247*
9. Dean Schaeffer, Douglassville, PA #39 1137
10. Bill Henning, Lansdale, PA #80 1126
11. Buddy Wharton, Birdsboro, PA #7B 1118
12. John Giesler, Aston, PA #ZT1 946
13. Mark Malcolm, Hatfield, PA #55 933
14. Dallas Breidenbach, Pottstown, PA #2 921
15. Dean Stoudt, East Greenville, PA #5 921
16. Kyle Pensinger, Lyon Station, PA #28P 821
17. Kyle Merkel, Gilbertsville, PA #117 817
18. Doug Walton, Pottstown, PA #02 765
19. John Durling, Reading, PA #07 745
20. Jamie Undercoffler. Pennsburg, PA #1J 726
* = Feature Winner

COMING EVENTS:
DATES TO REMEMBER:
Saturday, June 10th, 7:30 p.m. ZUBER REALTY presents the United Racing Club sprint cars, NASCAR Modifieds and 600 Modifieds cars.
Saturday, June 17th, 7:30 p.m. Norris Mechanical Night featuring NASCAR Modifieds and Late Models.
Saturday, June 24th, 7:30 p.m. WNPV-AM Radio Night featuring NASCAR Modifieds and Late Models

RAIN WASHES OUT SATURDAY NIGHT NASCAR STOCK CAR RACING AT GRANDVIEW

BECHTELSVILLE, PA JUNE 3, 2006 . . . A couple days of rain and predictions for even more rain in the evening forced promoter Bruce Rogers to cancel the tripleheader card of racing (NASCAR Modifieds, Late Models and Legends cars) scheduled for Saturday night (June 3) at Grandview Speedway.
“We had rain for a couple of days that turned the track into a sea of mud. And today we had on-and-off showers that just made it impossible to even get on the track,” said Rogers. “We figured we would call it early and not force fans and racers to have to waste gas coming out to the track and have the show cancelled.”
Racing action will return to the one-third-mile, banked dirt oval on Saturday, June 10th when the very popular United Racing Club sprint cars will be featured in a tripleheader card of racing action sponsored by Zuber Realty of Boyertown, PA. In addition to the sprint cars there will be NASCAR Modifieds and 600 Modifieds.
“We are looking forward to running well at Grandview on Saturday night. It might even be a winning night for our team,” said former Grandview stock car racer Ed Aikin who is now one of the top competitors with the United Racing Club. “Our team always looks forward to racing at Grandview. It is where I won the Late Model championship years back. This is our home track.” Aikin will be just one of more than 30 sprint car racers expected to see action on Saturday night.
Aikin has won in a sprint car in the past at Grandview Speedway.
Meme DeSantis will be looking to increase his point lead in the NASCAR Modified standings. More than 50 Modifieds are expected to see action.
The Saturday night show, with a 7:30 p.m. starting time (warm-ups at 7 p.m.), will offer more than 15 events of racing including the 600 Modifieds.
Zuber Realty will have close to 100 employees and friends enjoying the night of racing with many getting to serve as honorary race starters and celebrating with the race winners in victory lane.
Coming up on Saturday, June 17th Norris Mechanical Contractors will present a night of NASCAR Modified and Late Model stock car racing.
WNPV-AM Radio (Lansdale) will sponsor the June 24th show of Modifieds and Late Models and they are planning some surprises for fans.
The month of June action at the Berks County oval closes out on Tuesday, June 27th when the 410 sprint cars headline the Penna. Sprint Speedweek action. The American Racing Drivers Club wingless midgets will also be part of the 7:30 p.m. program of racing.
Grandview Speedway is a one-third-mile banked clay oval located on Passmore Road just off Route 100 in Bechtelsville, PA, 10 miles north of Pottstown. For racing information telephone 610.754.7688 or check in at www.GrandviewSpeedway.com.

GRANDVIEW SPEEDWAY FAN NEWS - JUNE, 2006 EDITION
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GRANDVIEW SPEEDWAY SCHEDULE OF EVENTS FOR REMAINDER OF 2006
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This schedule is subject to change without notice. For information on events, weather, etc. Please call 610-754-7688. Local weather information is carried on WNPV 1440AM in Lansdale and WPAZ 1370AM Radio in Pottstown or check the weather report at www.grandviewspeedway.com. All events are scheduled to start at 7:30 PM unless otherwise indicated.
All Saturday night stock car racing events through September 2nd are part of the NASCAR Dodge Weekly Series.
Saturday, June 3 Modifieds & Late Models plus Legends - DODGE NIGHT
Saturday, June 10 Modifieds & URC Sprints plus 600 Modifieds – Zuber Realty Night (This is one of our most popular events of the season offering three different forms of racing competition.)
Saturday, June 17 Modifieds & Late Models - NORRIS MECHANICAL CONTRACTORS NIGHT
Saturday, June 24 Modifieds & Late Models - WNPV-AM RADIO NIGHT- RCN4-TV
Tuesday, June 27 THUNDER ON THE HILL RACING SERIES
Pennsylvania Sprint Speed Week Series 410 Sprints/ARDC Wingless Midgets & Legends
Saturday, July 1 Modifieds & Firecracker 40 for Late Models
Saturday, July 8 Modifieds & Late Models plus Legends - JEFF D’AMBROSIO DODGE NIGHT
Saturday, July 15 Modifieds & Late Models - USG NIGHT
Wednesday, July 19 THUNDER ON THE HILL RACING SERIES
SUPER DIRT SERIES 100 LAP TRAFFIC JAM & 600 Modifieds-RCN4
Saturday, July 22 Modifieds & Late Models plus 600 Modifieds– Hatfield Quality Meats Night
Saturday, July 29 Modifieds & Late Models -3M NIGHT Presented by Jesse Baro Trucking
Saturday, August 5 Stauffer Construction Forrest Rogers Memorial
$10,000 to win for Modifieds Plus Late Models - RCN4 TV
Saturday, August 12 Modifieds & Late Models plus Legends (Forrest Rogers Rain Date)
Saturday, August 19 Modifieds & Late Models- ALLSTATE Insurance Night
Tuesday, August 22 THUNDER ON THE HILL RACING SERIES
Grandview Thunder 5-25’s 410 Sprints, 358 Modifieds, 600cc Sprints,
Rolling Thunder Legends, 600 Modifieds
Saturday, August 26 Modifieds & Late Models – Mavericks Motorcycle Club Night
Saturday, September 2 Modifieds & Late Models – BPG Racing/Chad Sinon Motorsports Night
Thursday, September 7 THP Properties Annual Freedom 76 Golf Tournament
Saturday, September 9 36th Annual THP Properties Freedom 76 Modified Classic.
$20,000 to win 7 PM starting time
Saturday, September 16 Open Competition Modifieds & Late Models 7 PM
(Rain Date for Freedom 76)
Saturday, October 14 THUNDER ON THE HILL RACING SERIES
Grandview Thunder 5-25’s URC Sprints, 358 Modifieds, Rolling Thunder Legends,
ARDC Midgets, Late Models, Vintage Race Cars, 358 Modified Non-Winner’s Race
Saturday, October 21 Fall Racer’s Flea Market Starting at 6 AM (Rain Date: Sunday, October 22)
Sunday, November 26th to December 7th - Grandview Speedway Champion’s Cruise Trip - The biggest trip ever. Stopping at six different islands. Leaving from New York City.
Saturday, December 16 Annual Awards Dinner, Kutztown, PA Fire Co. Social Hall
Thunder on the Hill Racing Series is a Bruce Rogers/Bob Miller Promotion
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A CHANCE TO WIN TWO TICKETS FOR THE THUNDER SPEEDWEEK SPRINTS
Everyone filling out this entry blank will have a chance to win two (2) tickets for the June 27 Pennsylvania Sprint SpeedWeek Show at Grandview Speedway. The ARDC Wingless Midgets and Rolling Thunder Legends cars will also be featured.
Fill out this form and drop it in the Entry Box at the main gate for the next few Saturdays. Entry blank must be filled out completely. ONE ENTRY PER PERSON
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Fill out this form and drop it in the receptacle at the main gate before the Modified feature on Saturday, June 3, 2006. (This entry good for June 3 only. Do not duplicate. One entry per person)
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PENNSYLVANIA SPRINT SPEED WEEK SHOW INCLUDES MIDGETS AND LEGENDS
The 17th season of the NAPA Auto Parts Thunder on the Hill Racing Series will continue on Tuesday night, June 27 when the Cindy Rowe Auto Glass Pennsylvania 410 Sprint Speed Week Series invades the Grandview Speedway in Bechtelsville, PA. The popular Pennsylvania Posse sprint cars will again provide race fans with a "thrill on the hill", competing in the COMDIAL Time Trials, heat races, "B" Main and a $5,000 to win 35 lap feature event. Also on the program will be the ARDC Wingless Midgets and the Rolling Thunder Legend Cars on Checkered Flag Fan Club Night. Gates will open at 5:30 PM, with time trials getting underway at 7:30 PM.
The Cindy Rowe Auto Glass Pennsylvania 410 Sprint Speed Week Series started in 1991 and since that time, ninety-eight events have been presented at eleven different tracks, delivering eighteen different feature winners. Leading all drivers on the feature win list is Fast Freddie Rahmer of Salfordsville, PA with twenty-seven victories. Other series feature winners include Greg Hodnett (14), Lance Dewease (14), Donnie Kreitz (8), Cris Eash (6), Steve Smith (5), Billy Pauch (5), Keith Kauffman (5), Todd Shaffer (4), Bill Brian Jr. (2), Stevie Smith (1), Mark Smith (1), Brett Mann (1), Sean Michael (1), Tyler Walker (1), Jeff Shepard (1), Jerry Stone (1), Lenny Krautheim (1).
Drivers winning the Cindy Rowe Auto Glass Series Championship include Fred Rahmer (9), Lance Dewease (3), Greg Hodnett (1), Keith Kauffman (1) and Steve Smith (1).
Coming into the Grandview Speedway on Tuesday, June 27, Lance Dewease and Billy Pauch are tie with ten career Thunder victories followed by Fred Rahmer with 8, Greg Hodnett (4), Keith Kauffman (4), Steve Kinser (4), Cris Eash (2), Steve Smith (2), Bill Brian Jr. (1), Alan Cole (1), Jac Haudenschild (1), Mark Kinser (1), Mike Kirby (1), Don Kreitz Jr (1), Johnny Mackison (1), Tim Shaffer (1), Donny Schatz (1), Jeff Shepard (1), Sammy Swindell (1) and Bobby Weaver (1).
Past Thunder Series Champions include Fred Rahmer in 2005, 2004 & 1997, Greg Hodnett 2003, Lance Dewease 2002, 2000, 1999, 1998, Billy Pauch 2001, 1995, 1993, 1992, 1990 Mark Kinser 1996, Bill Brian Jr 1994 and in Bobby Weaver 1991.
Also on the program are the popular ARDC Wingless Midgets. Andy Martin was the winner of the ARDC Thriller that opened the 2006 Thunder Series on May 16. ARDC will compete in a pair of heat race events and a 20 lap feature. Other entries include Billy Pauch Jr., Steve Buckwalter, Mike Miller, Tracy Readinger and Ray Bull just to name a few.
Also on the program, competing in a 20 lap feature is the Glick Fire Equipment Rolling Thunder Legend Cars. Entries include Ronnie Dunstan, Jason Rochelle, Rodney Kistler, Paul Rochelle and Tim Tomson. A field of at least twenty cars will start the main event.
Advance tickets for the Tuesday, June 27 Cindy Rowe Auto Glass Pennsylvania 410 Sprint Series event are now on sale. Adult tickets are $20, children 6-11 are $5 and children under the age of 6 will be admitted free. Tickets will be on sale at the Grandview Speedway on Saturday night, June 9. If you would like to purchase advance tickets by mail, please make your check or money order payable to Grandview Speedway. Mail your payment to: Thunder Series 2006 129 Mill Pond Place Langhorne, PA 19047. Include a self-addressed and stamped envelop and your tickets will be mailed directly to you. Advance ticket holders may enter the grandstand at 5 PM. General admission tickets will go on sale at 5:30 PM.
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THANK YOU FOR BEING A FAN OF RACING AT GRANDVIEW

COMING EVENTS:
DATES TO REMEMBER:
Saturday, June 3, 7:30 p.m. DODGE NIGHT featuring the NASCAR Modifieds, Late Models and Legends.
Saturday, June 10th, 7:30 p.m. ZUBER REALTY presents the United Racing Club sprint cars, NASCAR Modifieds and 600 Modifieds cars.
Saturday, June 17th, 7:30 p.m. Norris Mechanical Night featuring NASCAR Modifieds and Late Models.

KEVIN HARTNETT AND RANDY STOUDT ARE WINNERS IN NASCAR RACING AT GRANDVIEW

BECHTELSVILLE, PA MAY 28, 2006 . . . Kevin Hartnett rode to what was probably the toughest win of his career on Saturday night at Grandview Speedway. Hartnett, in Dennis Bailey’s Berks Products No. 81. He had his hands full with Kerry Kratz, running side-by-side for several laps, and then held off challenges from past champion Ray Swinehart to win the 30-lap Green Lane Wm. Penn/Four Star Lettering NASCAR Modified feature race worth $2,200.
In the 20-lap feature for NASCAR Late Models Randy Stoudt got bounced around a big and shuffled back several positions early in the race but came back to win for the second time this season. The win came in the TP Trailers/Rogers Auto Parts No. 22.
Todd Marburger was the man to beat for the first five laps before a missing fuel cap caused the car to spew flames and forced him out of competition. At six laps Rich Wisdo, never a feature winner at Grandview, took the lead and held command while challengers Kevin Hartnett and Kerry Kratz were putting on a crowd pleasing battle for second. At the 14-lap market Kratz went to the front with his Garage Door Services No. 87 but on the next circuit it was Hartnett, who calls Perkasie home, in front of the field. At the start/finish line for a couple of laps the two were side-by-side.
With starter Ray Kemp indicating 10 laps to go Hartnett was in front with Kratz right on his rear and Ray Swinehart now a factor.
For the next 10 laps Hartnett had his hands full battling with Kratz for the win and then Swinehart. At the finish Hartnett had a comfortable margin of victory over past champion Swinehart (Bechtelsville) who had come from 15th starting spot. Third went to Kerry Kratz (Bechtelsville) who was responsible for the strongest challenges to the winner. Doug Manmiller (Wyomissing) came home fourth after starting 16th and Meme DeSantis (Temple) came from 25th to finish fifth.
Jon Kellner started 29th and finished 7th gaining 22 positions and earning the Cornerstone Auto Sales Hard Charger Award worth $50.
Hartnett is the sixth different Modified feature winner of the season.
Past champion John Giesler lead the first three laps of the 20-lap Late Model feature race with Greg Hoffmaster, already a winner this season, charging up to take the top spot on the fourth circuit of the one-third-mile dirt oval. Brian Shuey, winner of the opening night feature, came to the front of the field on the ninth lap and was in charge until rear problems on his Bob Fisher Chevy No.5D forced out of the race. With Shuey out Randy Stoudt inherited the lead but had his hands full trying to hold off the challenges of Harry Neiman looking for his first win of the season and Rick Todorow was coming on strong.
At the finish Pottstown based Stoudt had been successful in holding on to his top spot winning his second feature of the season. Harry Neiman (Bowers Beach, DE) came home a close second. Third place was taken by Quakertown’s Rick Todorow, coming from 15th starting spot, followed by early race leader Greg Hoffmaster (Pottstown) and defending champion Ron Kline (Green Lane).
Late model heat race victories were earned by Mark Malcolm, Randy Stoudt and Chuck Schutz.
The more than 50 Modifieds on hand had Brad Missimer, Jon Kellner Jr., Todd Marburger, Kerry Kratz, Tracy Readinger and Kevin Hirthler winning qualifying heats while the consolation races were won by Tommy Sheetz Jr., Ryan Watt and Meme DeSantis.
For the second week in a row defending champion Jeff Strunk was not able to qualify for the feature event.
DODGE Night will feature the NASCAR Modifieds, Late Models and Legends cars on Saturday, June 3rd starting at 7:30 p.m.
Coming up on Saturday, June 10th is a tripleheader show of racing that will please all fans with the United Racing Club sprint cars in action along with the NASCAR Modified stock cars and 600 Modifieds cars. The show will be sponsored by Zuber Realty. Racing will start at 7:30 p.m.
Grandview Speedway is a one-third-mile banked clay oval located on Passmore Road just off Route 100 in Bechtelsville, PA, 10 miles north of Pottstown. For racing information telephone 610.754.7688 or check in at www.GrandviewSpeedway.com.

30-LAP GREEN LANE WM PENN/FOUR STAR LETTERING NASCAR MODIFIED FEATURE RACE:
1. Kevin Hartnett 2. Ray Swinehart 3. Kerry Kratz 4. Doug Manmiller 5. Meme DeSantis 6. Tracy Readinger 7. Jon Kellner 8. Rich Wisdo 9. Steve Swinehart 10. Kevin Hirthler 11. Kenny Gilmore 12. Donny Erb 13. Larry Solomon 14. Danny Erb 15. Barry Readinger 16. John Willman 17. Mike Gular 18. Jon Kellner Jr. 19.Sean Merkel 20. Jimmy Reppert 21.. Ryan Watt 22. Tommy Sheetz Jr. 23. John Tschudy 24. Tom Umbenhauer 25. Colt Harris 26. Brad Missimer 27.Craig VonDohren 28. Mike Bailey 29. Todd Marburger 30. Ryan Grim.

20-LAP GREEN LANE WM PENN/FOUR STAR LETTERING NASCAR LATE MODEL FEATURE RACE: 1. Randy Stoudt 2. Harry Neiman 3. Rick Todorow 4. Greg Hoffmaster 5. Ron Kline 6. Bill Henning 7. Dean Schaeffer 8. Kyle Merkel 9. John Giesler 10. Mark Malcolm 11. Lou Egrie 12. Chuck Schutz 13. John Durling 14. Doug Walton 15. Dan Keely 16. Buddy Wharton 17. Brian Shuey 18. Kyle Pensinger 19. Jamie Undercoffler 20. Dean Stoudt.

UNOFFICIAL GRANDVIEW SPEEDWAY NASCAR POINT STANDINGS AFTER MAY 27TH RACES
UNOFFICIAL POINT STANDINGS FOR NASCAR MODIFIEDS AS OF MAY 27, 2006
1. Meme DeSantis, Temple, PA #357 1530*
2. Doug Manmiller, Wyomissing, PA#14 1307
3. Jon Kellner, Lansdale, PA #85AM 1223*
4. Ray Swinehart, Bechtelsville, PA #33 1221
5. Craig VonDohren, Oley, PA #1C 1094
6. John Willman, Birdsboro, PA #74W 1025
7. Danny Erb, Boyertown, PA #44 1010
8. Mike Gular, Harleysville, PA #53 985
9. Kerry Kratz, Bechtelsville, PA #87 981
10. Ryan Watt, Phoenixville, PA #14W 967
11. Terry Meitzler, Kutztown, PA #712 901
12. Larry Solomon, Birdsboro, PA #517 887
13. Kevin Hirthler, Green Lane, PA #117 840
14. Sean Merkel, Gilbertsville, PA #118 822
15. Tracy Readinger, Oley, PA #2T 783
16. Shawn Reimert, Oley, PA #99 772
17. Kevin Hartnett, Perkasie, PA #81 751*
18. Tom Umbenhauer, Richland, PA#19U 707
19. Kenny Gilmore, Fleetwood, PA #45 684
20. Steve Swinehart, Bechtelsville, PA #22 678
Other Feature Winners: Duane Howard

UNOFFICIAL POINT STANDINGS FOR NASCAR LATE MODELS AS OF MAY 27, 2006
1. Ron Kline, Green Lane, PA #3 1698*
2. Harry Neiman, Bower Beach, DE #34 1630
3. Randy Stoudt, Pottstown, PA #22 1595**
4. Chuck Schutz, Pottstown, PA #ONE 1516
5. Brian Shuey, Hamburg, PA #5D 1474*
6. Rick Todorow, Quakertown, PA #93 1392
7. Mike Kellner, Lansdale, PA #57 1291*
8. Greg Hoffmaster, Pottstown, PA #69 1247*
9. Dean Schaeffer, Douglassville, PA #39 1137
10. Bill Henning, Lansdale, PA #80 1126
11. Buddy Wharton, Birdsboro, PA #7B 1118
12. John Giesler, Aston, PA #ZT1 946
13. Mark Malcolm, Hatfield, PA #55 933
14. Dallas Breidenbach, Pottstown, PA #2 921
15. Dean Stoudt, East Greenville, PA #5 921
16. Kyle Pensinger, Lyon Station, PA #28P 821
17. Kyle Merkel, Gilbertsville, PA #117 817
18. Doug Walton, Pottstown, PA #02 765
19. John Durling, Reading, PA #07 745
20. Jamie Undercoffler, Pennsburg, PA #1J 726
* = Feature Winner

COMING EVENTS:
DATES TO REMEMBER:
Saturday, May 27th, 7:30 p.m. NASCAR Modifieds and Late Models. Green Lane Wm. Penn and Four Star Lettering Night.
Saturday, June 3, 7:30 p.m. DODGE NIGHT featuring the NASCAR Modifieds and Late Models plus Legend cars.
Saturday, June 10th, 7:30 p.m. ZUBER REALTY presents the United Racing Club sprint cars, NASCAR Modifieds and 600 Modifieds.

DESANTIS AND KELLNER EARN FIRST NASCAR WINS OF THE SEASON AT GRANDVIEW

BECHTELSVILLE, PA May 21, 2006 . . . “Patience is what it takes to win at Grandview Speedway,” is what Meme DeSantis said in victory lane on Saturday night after winning the 30-lap NASCAR Dodge Weekly Series Modified feature race sponsored by Auto Locator Magazine. In the 20-lap feature race for the NASCAR Late Models teenager Mike Kellner was able to win his first of the season in a close battle with Brian Shuey.
“There will be no five or six time winners this year,” continued an ecstatic DeSantis. “With the new system they have here it is tough to win here.” The Temple, PA racer pointed out that his car was getting tight but he was able to hold off the challenge of early race leader Kerry Kratz to pick up the $2,200 first place money for the first time this season in the Norm’s Save Station No. 357 Modified.
DeSantis felt that the victory at Grandview sort of made up for the night before when he was beat out on the last lap for the 358 Modified feature win by Duane Howard at Big Diamond Raceway.
Don Norris started on the pole and led the first four laps surviving a few cautions and a red flag for a multi car accident on the main straight. On a fifth lap restart Kevin Hartnett went to the front but was quickly challenged by Kerry Kratz. At the 10-lap marker, with a caution out, Hartnett went to the pits and Kratz was able to take the lead with his Garage Door Services No. 87.
Meme DeSantis, who started 16th, came charging through the field and was in a position to challenge for the lead. Kratz and DeSantis battled side-by-side for a few laps with DeSantis taking the lead on the 14th lap. Once in front the veteran Modified racer was able to keep control of the top spot despite challenges from Kratz, Larry Solomon and John Willman. At the finish the top four could have been covered with a large blanket.
Kratz (Bechtelsville) earned his best finish of the season with a strong second place finish. John Willman (Birdsboro) came on strong in the final laps to grab third followed by Larry Solomon (Birdsboro) and Ray Swinehart (Bechtelsville).
The CornerStone Auto Sales Hard Charger Award went to Craig VonDohren who came from 29th starting position to finish 11th.
Dean Schaeffer looked as if he was going to be able to grab his first career Late Model victory at Grandview Speedway on Saturday night as he set the pace for the first five laps. Brian Shuey, winner of the opening night feature race, charged to the front on the sixth lap and was the man to beat for the next five laps. Mike Kellner, able to run on the top or the bottom of the track with his Patriot GMC sponsored No. 57, went to the front on the 11th lap and that is where he stayed until the checkered flag fell. The Lansdale racer was able to hold off challenges from Shuey and Ron Kline in the final laps to get his first win of the season and his third career victory. Second spot went to Shuey (Hamburg) followed by Ron Kline (East Greenville), Harry Neiman (Bower Beach, DE) and Randy Stoudt (Pottstown) who had to go to the rear of the field early in the race.
Qualifying heat race victories in the Late Models were earned by Mike Kellner, Randy Stoudt and Dean Schaeffer.
In the NASCAR Modified qualifying heat races wins went to Chris Esposito, Rich Wisdo, Don Norris Jr., Kevin Hartnett, Jason Smythe and Kerry Kratz. The consolation races were won by Jon Kellner Jr., Tom Umbenauer and Terry Meitzler. More than 50 Modifieds attempted to qualify for the 30-lap feature race that started 31 cars.
There have been no repeat winners in either division of competition this season.
With his win DeSantis moved into the NASCAR Dodge Weekly Series Modified point lead with at least a 200 point edge over Craig VonDohren. Ron Kline continues to lead in the NASCAR Late Model Series.
At least 12 big events of stock car racing are offered on Saturday, May 27th with a 30-lap feature for Modifieds and 20 lapper for Late Models topping the program sponsored by Green Lane Wm. Penn/Four Star Lettering and racing starts at 7:30 p.m. Adult admission is just $12.00 with youngsters 6 through 11 paying $5.00 and under 6 are admitted FREE when accompanied by a paying adult.
The Legends return on Saturday, June 3rd when DODGE Night will feature the Legends cars, NASCAR Modifieds and Late Models starting at 7:30 p.m.
Coming up on Saturday, June 10th is a tripleheader show of racing that will please all fans with the United Racing Club sprint cars in action along with the NASCAR Modified stock cars and 600 Modifieds cars. The show will be sponsored by Zuber Realty. Racing will start at 7:30 p.m.
Grandview Speedway is a one-third-mile banked clay oval located on Passmore Road just off Route 100 in Bechtelsville, PA, 10 miles north of Pottstown. For racing information telephone 610.754.7688 or check in at www.GrandviewSpeedway.com. 

30-LAP AUTO LOCATOR MAGAZINE NASCAR MODIFIED FEATURE RACE (All hometowns in Pennsylvania unless otherwise indicated)1. Meme DeSantis, Temple 2. Kerry Kratz, Bechtelsville 3. John Willman, Birdsboro 4. Larry Solomon, Birdsboro 5. Ray Swinehart, Bechtelsville 6. Sean Merkel, Gilbertsville 7. Shawn Reimert, Oley 8. Don Norris, Pottstown 9. Mike Bailey, Kutztown 10. Ryan Grim 11.Craig VonDohren 12. Jason Smythe 13. Ryan Watt 14. Tom Mayberry 15. Mike Gular 16. Jon Kellner 17. Terry Meitzler 18. Rich Wisdo 19. Barry Readinger 20 Tom Umbenhauer 21. Steve Swinehart 22. Kevin Hartnett 23. Chris Esposito 24. Jon Kellner Jr. 25. Jimmy Reppert 26. John Tschudy 27. Doug Manmiller 28. Cliff Quinn 29. Donny Erb 30. Danny Erb 31. Colt Harris

20-LAP AUTO LOCATOR MAGAZINE NASCAR LATE MODEL FEATURE RACE: 1. Mike Kellner, Lansdale 2. Brian Shuey, Hamburg 3. Ron Kline, East Greenville 4. Harry Neiman, Bower Beach, DE 5. Randy Stoudt, Pottstown 6. Rick Todorow, Quakertown 7. Chuck Schutz, Pottstown 8. Dean Schaeffer, Reading 9. Dean Stoudt, East Greenville 10. Greg Hoffmaster, Pottstown 11. Buddy Wharton 12. Kyle Merkel 13. Dallas Breidenbach 14. Bill Henning 15. Jamie Undercoffler 16. Chris Wojnar 17. Kyle Pensinger 18. Jesse Willman 19. Doug Walton 20. Dan Keely 21.Lou Egrie 22. Mark Malcom 23. John Durling 24. Doug Snyder

NASCAR DODGE WEEKLY SERIES UNOFFICIAL GRANDVIEW SPEEDWAY POINT STANDINGS
UNOFFICIAL POINT STANDINGS FOR NASCAR MODIFIEDS AS OF MAY 20, 2006
1. Meme DeSantis, Reading, PA #357 1265*
2. Craig VonDohren, Oley, PA #1C 1051
3. Doug Manmiller, Wyomissing, PA#14 1029
4. Jon Kellner, Lansdale, PA #85AM 980*
5. Ray Swinehart, Bechtelsville, PA #33 922
6. Terry Meitzler, Kutztown, PA #712 891
7. John Willman, Birdsboro, PA #74W 868
8. Ryan Watt, Phoenixville, PA #14W 862
9. Mike Gular, Harleysville, PA #53 837
10. Danny Erb, Boyertown, PA #44 831
11. Shawn Reimert, Oley, PA #99 762
12. Larry Solomon, Birdsboro, PA #517 699
13. Tom Umbenhauer, Richland, PA#19U 697
14. Sean Merkel, Gilbertsville, PA #118 695
15. Kerry Kratz, Bechtelsville, PA #87 691
16. Greg Humlhanz, Chalfont, PA #02 635
17. Kevin Hirthler, Green Lane, PA #117 620
18. Tom Mayberry, Sellersville, PA #61 614
19. Mike Bailey, Kutztown, PA #17M 588
20. Jeff Strunk, Bethel, PA #88 580*
Other Feature Winners: Duane Howard

UNOFFICIAL POINT STANDINGS FOR NASCAR LATE MODELS AS OF MAY 20, 2006
1. Ron Kline, Salfordville, PA #3 1429*
2. Harry Neiman, Bower Beach, DE #34 1331
3. Brian Shuey, Hamburg, PA #5D 1326*
4. Chuck Schutz, Pottstown, PA #ONE 1316
5. Randy Stoudt, Pottstown, PA #22 1285*
6. Mike Kellner, Lansdale, PA #57 1195*
7. Rick Todorow, Quakertown, PA #93 1107
8. Greg Hoffmaster, Pottstown, PA #69 970*
9. Buddy Wharton, Birdsboro, PA #7B 960
10. Dean Schaeffer, Douglassville, PA #39 891
11. Bill Henning, Lansdale, PA #80 871
12. Dallas Breidenbach, Pottstown, PA #2 816
13. Dean Stoudt, East Greenville, PA #5 809
14. John Giesler, Aston, PA #ZT1 718
15. Mark Malcolm, Hatfield, PA #55 713
16. Ed Trimbur, Eagleville, PA #2E 690
17. Kyle Pensinger, Lyon Station, PA #28P 685
18. Doug Snyder, Hellertown, PA #69S 645
19. Jamie Undercoffler. Pennsburg, PA #1J 600
20. Kyle Merkel, Gilbertsville, PA #117 587
* = Feature Winner

COMING EVENTS:
DATE TO REMEMBER: Tuesday, May 16th, 7:30 p.m. DIRT Motorsports World of Outlaws sprint cars and ARDC Wingless Midgets. Rain date is May 17th.
Saturday, May 20th, 7:30 p.m. NASCAR Modifieds and Late Models. AutoLocator Magazine Night.
Saturday, May 27th, 7:30 p.m. NASCAR Modifieds and Late Models. Green Lane Wm. Penn and Four Star Lettering Night.

MUD AND RAIN WIPE OUT NASCAR STOCK CAR RACING AT GRANDVIEW SPEEDWAY

BECHTELSVILLE, PA May 13, 2006.… Heavy rain during the day created very muddy conditions at Grandview Speedway but track operator Bruce Rogers and his crew made a valiant effort to get the one-third-mile, banked clay oval in shape for Saturday night NASCAR stock car racing.
With just about all his heavy equipment at work Rogers and his track crew spent close to 90 minutes trying to create a racing surface that would be suitable for the great stock car racing that is seen at the Berks County oval each Saturday.
However all the hard work just wasn’t enough as Rogers finally had to give in and cancel the NASCAR Modified and Late Model stock car racing show. And it was none too soon as a heavy rain started to fall on the track just minutes after the show was cancelled.
“At least we gave the fans a chance to make a quick exit before the rains came, “ joked Rogers. “ This is our third rainout of the season. Let’s hope it is the last one for this season. We would have had a lightning fast track if we could have gotten started earlier but it took us a while just to be able to get equipment on the track because of the wet conditions.”
The Norris Mechanical Contractors Night has been rescheduled for June 17th.
And next Saturday, May 20th, it will be Auto Locator Magazine Night featuring the NASCAR Modifieds and Late Models in at least 13 events of stock car racing starting at 7:30 p.m.
The nationally famous World of Outlaws sprint cars and the ARDC wingless midgets will be in action in a great doubleheader card of racing action starting at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, May 16th. There is a May 17th rain date for that show.
Coming up on Saturday, May 27th is Green Lane Wm. Penn/Four Star Lettering Night featuring the NASCAR Modifieds and Late Models.
And the United Racing Club sprint cars will join the NASCAR Modifieds for Zuber Realty Night on Saturday, June 10th.
Grandview Speedway is a one-third-mile banked clay oval located on Passmore Road just off Route 100 in Bechtelsville, PA, 10 miles north of Pottstown. For racing information telephone 610.754.7688 or check in at www.GrandviewSpeedway.com. 

COMING EVENTS:
Saturday, May 13th, 7:30 p.m. NASCAR Modifieds and Late Models. Norris Mechanical Contractors and Checkered Flag Fan Club. FREE FLOWERS to first 300 Moms through the front gate courtesy of Christa’s Country Creations.
DATE TO REMEMBER: Tuesday, May 16th, 7:30 p.m. DIRT Motorsports World of Outlaw sprint cars. Advance tickets on sale at track. This event has a rain date of May 17th.
Saturday, May 20th, 7:30 p.m. NASCAR Modifieds and Late Models. AutoLocator Magazine Night.

STRUNK AND HOFFMASTER TAKE THE NASCAR FEATURE HONORS AT GRANDVIEW
FIRST 300 MOMS THROUGH THE GATE RECEIVE FREE FLOWER FOR MOM’S DAY

Bechtelsville, PA May 7, 2006 . . . Jeff Strunk had a tough week. On Tuesday he and car owner Johnny Rea split up leaving the five time track champion without a ride. By the end of the week Strunk had put together some “investors” and he purchased the car he had been driving from Rea, borrowed a motor from Merkel Motorsports and managed, with lots of help from friends, to get to Grandview Speedway on Saturday night.
The effort was worth it as the Bethel, PA veteran racer was able to lead 29 of the 30 lap NASCAR Dodge Weekly Series Modified stock car feature race and ride to a relatively easy win picking up $2,200 for his efforts.
In victory lane Strunk could have been showing the strain of a tough week and a tough night at the track. He was not his usual talkative self saying, “The car was a little tight and he was fortunate not to have a lot of traffic to deal with.” He did thank the Merkel family and others that helped him get a car to the track and being able to field a winner.
Veteran Late Model racer Greg Hoffmaster put his Keenan Chevrolet/Schaeffer Harley Davidson No. 69 in front of Buddy Wharton on the fifth lap of the 20-lap NASCAR Late Model feature and never looked back. The Pottstown racer drove to his first career feature win.
The entire night of racing was run in memory of Pvt. 1st Class Travis Zimmerman, a Boyertown, PA resident, who was killed in action in Baghdad and was laid to rest on May 5, 2006. The entire show 14-event show was run off in less than 2 hours and 45 minutes.
Thirty one cars started the 30-lap NASCAR Modified feature race with Jeff Strunk getting a fifth place start with the Big Spring Car Wash/Touch of Green Landscaping No.88 Modified. Looking to make up for his tough week and his bad early season luck Strunk charged into the lead, after young Todd Smith led the first lap, on the second circuit of the one-third-mile, banked clay oval. Once in front Strunk was able to pull away from the field. Even when a number of cautions closed up the field, putting Shawn Reimert on his rear bumper a couple of times, Strunk was still able to stay in control and at the finish had a comfortable margin of victory over Reimert (Oley) who earned his best finish of the season. Third spot was taken by John Willman (Birdsboro) in a late race charge toward the front. Tom Umbenhauer (Richland) came home fourth and past champion Terry Meitzler (Kutztown) grabbed fifth.
Greg Hoffmaster got the benefit of a second place starting position in the 20-lap Late Model feature race. The popular racer chased Buddy Wharton for the first four laps and was able to take the top spot on a restart after a caution. In front of the 24 car starting field at five laps Hoffmaster was not to be denied as held off strong challenges from two time past champion Randy Stoudt to grab his first career feature win by a narrow margin.
Hoffmaster did have to hold off some strong competition on a couple of restarts as a result of cautions but each time the field closed up Hoffmaster was able to regain control.
Second place went to Stoudt (Pottstown) followed by Harry Neiman (Bower Beach, DE), current Late Model point leader Ron Kline (East Greenville) and Chuck Schutz (Pottstown).
Qualifying heat races for the 51 Modifieds on hand were won by Jon Kellner Jr., Larry Solomon, Brad Missimer, Don Norris Jr., Tracy Readinger and Jeff Strunk. Consolation wins were earned by Barry Readinger, Meme DeSantis and Danny Erb.
In the chase for the lucrative NASCAR Modified championship Doug Manmiller moved in front of the standings while Meme DeSantis is second. Five time champion Craig VonDohren is in third spot. Last week’s point leader Danny Erb dropped to sixth.
In Late Model qualifiers the wins went to Dean Stoudt, Chuck Schutz and Randy Stoudt.
In the Late Model point chase defending champion Ron Kline is currently in front of the standings.
The first 300 Moms through the gate for NASCAR sanctioned Modified and Late Model stock car racing at Grandview Speedway on Saturday night May 13th will receive a flower in honor of Mom’s Day courtesy of Christa’s Country Creations. At least 12 big events of racing are offered with a 30-lap feature for Modifieds and 20 lapper for Late Models topping the program sponsored by Norris Mechanical Contractors and racing starts at 7:30 p.m. Adult admission is just $12.00 with youngsters 6 through 11 paying $5.00 and under 6 are admitted FREE when accompanied by a paying adult.
Coming to Grandview Speedway on Tuesday, May 16th will be the DIRT Motorsports World of Outlaws sprint cars plus a full show of ARDC wingless midget racing. Racing will start at 7:30 p.m.
Grandview Speedway is a one-third-mile banked clay oval located on Passmore Road just off Route 100 in Bechtelsville, PA, 10 miles north of Pottstown. For racing information telephone 610.754.7688 or check in at www.GrandviewSpeedway.com.

30-LAP NASCAR MODIFIED FEATURE RACE: 1. Jeff Strunk 2. Shawn Reimert 3. John Willman 4. Tom Umbenhauer 5. Terry Meitzler 6.Ryan Watt 7.Todd Smith 8. Tracy Readinger 9. Meme DeSantis 10.Larry Solomon 11.Doug Manmiller 12. Mike Gular 13.Jon Kellner 14.Kenny Gilmore 15.Tom Mayberry 16.Kevin Hirthler 17.Greg Humlhanz 18.Barry Readinger 19.Jason Smythe 20.Todd Marburger 21.Steve Swinehart 22.Colt Harris 23. Brad Missimer 24.Don Norris Jr. 25. Craig VonDohren 26.Tom Sheetz Jr. 27.Ray Swinehart 28.Cliff Quinn 29.Danny Erb 30.Jon Kellner Jr. 31. Jimmy Reppert .

20-LAP NASCAR LATE MODEL FEATURE RACE:1.Greg Hoffmaster 2.Randy Stoudt 3. Harry Neiman 4. Ron Kline 5. Chuck Schutz 6. Rick Todorow 7.Dean Schaeffer 8. Buddy Wharton 9. Dallas Breidenbach 10.Brian Shuey 11.Doug Snyder 12. Steve Sennott 13.Doug Walton 14.Mark Malcom 15. Jamie Undercoffler 16.Kyle Merkel 17.Dan Keely 18.Dean Stoudt 19,John Durling 20. Kyle Pensinger 21.Bill Henning 22.John Giesler 23.Ed Trimbur 24.Mike Kellner

UNOFFICIAL POINT STANDINGS FOR NASCAR MODIFIEDS AS OF MAY 6, 2006
1. Doug Manmiller, Wyomissing, PA#14 985
2. Meme DeSantis, Reading, PA #357 958
3. Craig VonDohren, Oley, PA #1C 845
4. Jon Kellner, Lansdale, PA #85AM 830*
5. Danny Erb, Boyertown, PA #44 808
6. Terry Meitzler, Kutztown, PA #712 746
7. Ryan Watt, Phoenixville, PA #14W 675
8. Mike Gular, Harleysville, PA #53 673
9. Ray Swinehart, Bechtelsville, PA #33 655
10. Greg Humlhanz, Chalfont, PA #02 625
11. Kevin Hirthler, Green Lane, PA #117 610
12. Tom Umbenhauer, Richland, PA#19U 582
13. John Willman, Birdsboro, PA #74W 580
14. Jeff Strunk, Bethel, PA #88 570*
15. Sean Reimert, Oley, PA #99 514
16. Tracy Readinger, Oley, PA #2T 513
17. Kenny Gilmore, Fleetwood, PA #45 465
18. Kyle Weiss, Hamburg, PA #21K 447*
19. Sean Merkel, Gilbertsville, PA #118 437
20. Tom Mayberry, Sellersville, PA #61 435
Other Feature Winners: Duane Howard

UNOFFICIAL POINT STANDINGS FOR NASCAR LATE MODELS AS OF MAY 6, 2006
1. Ron Kline, Salfordville, PA #3 1142*
2. Chuck Schutz, Pottstown, PA #ONE 1067
3. Harry Neiman, Bower Beach, DE #34 1052
4. Brian Shuey, Hamburg, PA #5D 1028*
5. Randy Stoudt, Pottstown, PA #22 1015*
6. Mike Kellner, Lansdale, PA #57 885
7. Rick Todorow, Quakertown, PA #93 848
8. Greg Hoffmaster, Pottstown, PA #69 760*
9. Buddy Wharton, Birdsboro, PA #7B 753
10. John Giesler, Aston, PA #ZT1 708
11. Bill Henning, Lansdale, PA #80 683
12. Ed Trimbur, Eagleville, PA #2E 680
13. Dean Schaeffer, Douglassville, PA #39 651
14. Doug Snyder, Hellertown, PA #69S 635
15. Dallas Breidenbach, Pottstown, PA #2 635
16. Kyle Pensinger, Lyon Station, PA #28P 629
17. Mark Malcolm, Hatfield, PA #55 618
18. Dean Stoudt, East Greenville, PA #5 572
19. Steve Sennott, Gilbertsville, Pa #61 563
20. Bill May, #23 555
* = Feature Winner

COMING EVENTS: Saturday, May 6, 7:30 p.m. (note new starting time) NASCAR MODIFIEDS AND LATE MODELS topped by a 30-lap feature for Modifieds and 20 lap feature for Late Models.
Saturday, May 13th, 7:30 p.m. NASCAR Modifieds and Late Models. Norris Mechanical Contractors Night
DATE TO REMEMBER: Tuesday, May 16th, 7:30 p.m. DIRT Motorsports World of Outlaw sprint cars. Advance tickets on sale at track. This event has a rain date of May 17th.

WEISS, KLINE AND ROCHELLE ARE THE FEATURE WINNERS AT GRANDVIEW SATURDAY

Bechtelsville, PA April 30, 2006 . . . For the first time in his long career Kyle Weiss was able to wheel his Brickel’s Collectibles/Schaeffer’s Harley Davidson sponsored No. 21K Modified to victory in the 30-lap NASCAR Dodge Weekly Series Modified feature race at Grandview Speedway on Saturday night. Defending Late Model champion Ron Kline waited until late in the 20-lap feature race to grab the lead and ride to his first Late Model feature win of the season. He was at the wheel of his own P.K.Moyer Excavataing/D&M Towing #3 entry.
And it was veteran Jason Rochelle bringing his #17R home first in the 20-lap main event for the Rolling Thunder Legends cars feature race.
The Modifieds had a difficult time getting the second lap of the feature race completed with no less than six cautions taking place before the third circuit could be started. In fact officials had to go to a single file restart to get the event going with one caution coming out for an accident that included at least 20 cars in the fourth turn.
Once things got straightened out, Mike Bailey was able to resume command of the field but on a 8th lap restart after a caution Kyle Weiss, who calls Jallapa, PA home, was able to take charge. Though Weiss was able to lead the balance of the laps it was not an easy win as a series of cautions dotted the closing laps allowing challengers Kevin Hirthler and Jon Kellner move to within striking distance a couple of times.
With a caution on the 29th lap the race was turned into a one lap shootout with Weiss able to run a smooth line and hold off the fleet running Hirthler to grab the win and the $2200 first place money. Hirthler (Green Lane) finished second in a side -by-side battle with Jon Kellner (Lansdale) to the finish line. In fourth was Sean Merkel (Gilbertsville) followed by early race leader Mike Bailey (Kutztown).
Danny Erb was able to take over the number one spot in the chase for the lucrative NASCAR Modified championship. He now leads Craig VonDohren by just points while Doug Manmiller is third just three points behind VonDohren.
Rick Todorow looked like he was going to be able to lead all the laps and ride to an easy win in the 20-lapper for Late Models. However on the 16th lap a caution closed up the field and on the restart Ron Kline (Green Lane) was able to charge past Todorow for the lead. Chuck Schutz took advantage of the opportunity and moved by Todorow for second. And when the checkered flag fell it was Kline just being able to hold off the hard charging Schutz (Pottstown) for his first win of the season. Schutz earned second followed by Todorow (Quakertown), Mike Kellner (Lansdale) and Brian Shuey (Hamburg).
Late Model point leader Randy Stoudt dropped out at the midway point with front end problems as he was charging to the front of the field.
The 20-lapper for the Rolling Thunder Legends seemed to be the best feature race of the night as Jason Rochelle had to hold off strong challenges from Brian Levan (Fleetwood) and Ronnie Dunstan (Allentown) in the closing laps to get his win. The Hackettstown, N.J. racer finished about a car length in front of Levan for the win. Mark Schaeffer grabbed fourth and Lamar Schaeffer was fifth in the final finish.
Qualifying heat races for the Late Models were won by Rick Todorow, Steve Sennott and Mike Kellner with Harry Neiman going from last to first to win the consolation race.
In the NASCAR Dodge Weekly Series Modifieds qualifying races were won by Jason Smythe, Don Norris Jr., Jon Kellner Jr., Mike Bailey, Steve Folk and Kevin Hirthler. Consolation race victories were earned by Shawn Reimert, Ray Swinehart and Doug Manmiller.
Legends car qualifying events were won by Tim Tomson, Rod Kistler and Josh Morrow.
NASCAR sanctioned Modified and Late Model stock car racing returns to Grandview Speedway on Saturday night May 6th with a new starting time of 7:30 p.m. At least 12 big events of racing are offered with a 30-lap feature for Modifieds and 20 lapper for Late Models topping the program. Adult admission is just $12.00 with youngsters 6 through 11 paying $5.00 and under 6 are admitted FREE when accompanied by a paying adult.
The Saturday, May 13th show will have a 7:30 p.m. starting time and will be a doubleheader show with NASCAR Modifieds and Late Models. The night of racing will be sponsored by Norris Mechanical Contractors.
Coming to Grandview Speedway on Tuesday, May 16th will be the DIRT Motorsports World of Outlaws sprint cars plus a full show of ARDC wingless midget racing. Racing will start at 7:30 p.m.
Grandview Speedway is a one-third-mile banked clay oval located on Passmore Road just off Route 100 in Bechtelsville, PA, 10 miles north of Pottstown. For racing information telephone 610.754.7688 or check in at www.GrandviewSpeedway.com. 

30-LAP NASCAR MODIFIED FEATURE RACE: 1.Kyle Weiss 2. Kevin Hirthler 3. Jon Kellner 4. Sean Merkel 5. Mike Bailey 6.Meme DeSantis 7.Donny Erb 8. Danny Erb 9.Doug Manmiller 10. Craig VonDohren 11. Ryan Watt 12. Shawn Reimert 13.Brad Missimer 14.Cliff Quinn 15.Don Norris Jr. 16.Chris Esposito 17.Greg Humlhanz 18.Steve Folk 19.Jon Kellner Jr. 20.Ray Swinehart 21.Jason Smythe 22.Jimmy Reppert 23.Steve Swinehart 24.John Tschudy 25.Colt Harris 26.Tracy Readinger 27.Terry Meitzler 28.Todd Smith 29.Todd Marburger 30.Bobby Gunther Walsh 31.Kerry Kratz

20-LAP NASCAR LATE MODEL FEATURE RACE:1.Ron Kline 2.Chuck Schutz 3. Rick Todorow 4.Mike Kellner 5.Brian Shuey 6.Harry Neiman 7.Ed Trimbur 8.Bill Henning 9. Dallas Breidenbach 10.Doug Snyder 11.John Giesler 12.Bill May 13.Chris Wojnar 14.Doug Walton 15.Dan Keely 16.Greg Hoffmaster 17.Dean Schaefer 18.Kyle Pensinger 19.Dean Stoudt 20.Jesse Willman 21. Randy Stoudt 22.Mark Malcolm 23. Buddy Wharton 24. Steve Sennott.

UNOFFICIAL POINT STANDINGS FOR NASCAR MODIFIEDS AS OF APRIL 29, 2006
1. Danny Erb, Boyertown, PA #44 783
2. Craig VonDohren, Oley, PA #1C 780
3. Doug Manmiller, Wyomissing, PA#14 777
4. Meme DeSantis, Reading, PA #357 733
5. Jon Kellner, Lansdale, PA #85AM 647*
6. Ray Swinehart, Bechtelsville, PA #33 611
7. Mike Gular, Harleysville, PA #53 479
8. Terry Meitzler, Kutztown, PA #712 479
9. Greg Humlhanz, Chalfont, PA #02 478
10. Kevin Hirthler, Green Lane, PA #117 460
11. Kyle Weiss, Hamburg, PA #21K 437*
12. Sean Merkel, Gilbertsville, PA #118 427
13. Donny Erb, Douglassville, PA #42 423
14. Ryan Watt, Phoenixville, PA #14W 416
15. Kerry Kratz, Bechtelsville, PA #87 371
16. Cliff Quinn, Coopersburg, PA #69 357
17. Mike Bailey, Kutztown, PA #17M 349
18. Kevin Hartnett, Perkasie, PA #81 334
19. Duane Howard, Oley, PA #4 310*
20. Tom Umbenhauer, Richland, PA#19U 303

UNOFFICIAL POINT STANDINGS FOR NASCAR LATE MODELS AS OF APRIL 29, 2006
1. Ron Kline, Salfordville, PA #3 865*
2. Brian Shuey, Hamburg, PA #5D 809*
3. Mike Kellner, Lansdale, PA #57 809
4. Chuck Schutz, Pottstown, PA #ONE 797
5. Harry Neiman, Bower Beach, DE #34 763
6. Randy Stoudt, Pottstown, PA #22 715*
7. John Giesler, Aston, PA #ZT1 609
8. Ed Trimbur, Eagleville, PA #2E 593
9. Rick Todorow, Quakertown, PA #93 590
10. Bill Henning, Lansdale, PA #80 578
11. Bill May, #23 554
12. Buddy Wharton, Birdsboro, PA #7B 515
13. Greg Hoffmaster, Pottstown, PA #69 453
14. Mark Malcolm, Hatfield, PA #55 445
15. Dean Stoudt, East Greenville, PA #5 442
16. Doug Snyder, Hellertown, PA #69S 430
17. Kyle Pensinger, Lyon Station, PA #28P 424
18. Dallas Breidenbach, Pottstown, PA #2 409
19. Steve Sennott, Gilbertsville, Pa #61 369
20. John Durling, Reading, PA #7 359
* = Feature Winner

GRANDVIEW SPEEDWAY FAN NEWS - MAY, 2006 EDITION
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GRANDVIEW SPEEDWAY SCHEDULE OF EVENTS FOR REMAINDER OF 2006
www.grandviewspeedway.com 
This schedule is subject to change without notice. For information on events, weather, etc. Please call 610-754-7688. Local weather information is carried on WNPV 1440AM in Lansdale and WPAZ 1370AM Radio in Pottstown or check the weather report at www.grandviewspeedway.com. All events are scheduled to start at 7:30 PM unless otherwise indicated.
All Saturday night stock car racing events through September 2nd are part of the NASCAR Dodge Weekly Series.
Saturday, April 29 Modifieds & Late Models plus Legends Starting at 7 PM
Saturday, May 6 Modifieds & Late Models Starting at 7:30 PM
Saturday, May 13 Modifieds & Late Models- RCN4 TV- Norris Mechanical Contracting Racing Night plus Checkerered Fan Club Night
Tuesday, May 16 THUNDER ON THE HILL RACING SERIES
World of Outlaws 410 Sprints & ARDC Midgets
Saturday, May 20 Modifieds & Late Models – Auto Locator Magazine Night
Saturday, May 27 Modifieds & Late Models - Hirthler Motorsports/Four Star Lettering Night
Saturday, June 3 Modifieds & Late Models plus Legends - TENTATIVE DODGE NIGHT
Saturday, June 10 Modifieds & URC Sprints plus 600 Modifieds – Zuber Realty Night
Saturday, June 17 Modifieds & Late Models
Saturday, June 24 Modifieds & Late Models - WNPV-AM RADIO NIGHT- RCN4-TV
Tuesday, June 27 THUNDER ON THE HILL RACING SERIES
Pennsylvania Sprint Speed Week Series 410 Sprints/ARDC Wingless Midgets & Legends
Saturday, July 1 Modifieds & Firecracker 40 for Late Models
Saturday, July 8 Modifieds & Late Models plus Legends - JEFF D’AMBROSIO DODGE NIGHT
Saturday, July 15 Modifieds & Late Models - USG NIGHT
Wednesday, July 19 THUNDER ON THE HILL RACING SERIES
SUPER DIRT SERIES 100 LAP TRAFFIC JAM & 600 Modifieds-RCN4
Saturday, July 22 Modifieds & Late Models plus 600 Modifieds– Hatfield Quality Meats Night
Saturday, July 29 Modifieds & Late Models - TENTATIVE 3M NIGHT
Saturday, August 5 Stauffer Construction Forrest Rogers Memorial
$10,000 to win for Modifieds Plus Late Models - RCN4 TV
Saturday, August 12 Modifieds & Late Models plus Legends (Forrest Rogers Rain Date)
Saturday, August 19 Modifieds & Late Models- TENTATIVE Y102 ROCK RADIO NIGHT
Tuesday, August 22 THUNDER ON THE HILL RACING SERIES
Grandview Thunder 5-25’s 410 Sprints, 358 Modifieds, 600cc Sprints,
Rolling Thunder Legends, 600 Modifieds
Saturday, August 26 Modifieds & Late Models – Mavericks Motorcycle Club Night
Saturday, September 2 Modifieds & Late Models – BPG Racing/Chad Sinon Motorsports Night
Thursday, September 7 THP Properties Annual Freedom 76 Golf Tournament
Saturday, September 9 36th Annual THP Properties Freedom 76 Modified Classic.
$20,000 to win 7 PM starting time
Saturday, September 16 Open Competition Modifieds & Late Models 7 PM
(Rain Date for Freedom 76)
Saturday, October 14 THUNDER ON THE HILL RACING SERIES
Grandview Thunder 5-25’s URC Sprints, 358 Modifieds, Rolling Thunder Legends,
ARDC Midgets, Late Models, Vintage Race Cars, 358 Modified Non-Winner’s Race
Saturday, October 21 Fall Racer’s Flea Market Starting at 6 AM (Rain Date: Sunday, October 22)
Sunday, November 26th to December 7th - Grandview Speedway Champion’s Cruise Trip - The biggest trip ever. Stopping at six different islands. Leaving from New York City.
Saturday, December 16 Annual Awards Dinner, Kutztown, PA Fire Co. Social Hall
Thunder on the Hill Racing Series is a Bruce Rogers/Bob Miller Promotion
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$10,000 TO WIN WORLD OF OUTLAWS BATTLE TO TAKE PLACE AT GRANDVIEW TUESDAY, MAY 16
Some drivers have hopes of winning the $10,000, others will just leave their sprint cars in their garage on Tuesday night, May 16 when the NAPA Auto Parts/COMDIAL Telephone Communications Thunder on the Hill Racing Series at Grandview Speedway host the nationally known World of Outlaws. Without a doubt, these are the fastest sprint cars in the country with the nation's best sprint car drivers and they'll invade the Berks County one-third mile high banked oval for their annual mid-week stop. Time trials, heat race qualifying and a "B" Main will lead up to the big finale, a 35 lap feature event paying the winner a hefty $10,000.
Although the World of Outlaws claim to be the best sprint car drivers in the country, there is no doubt that they do get just a little "gun shy" when they come to Pennsylvania. After all, this is home of the Pennsylvania Posse 410 sprint drivers. PA drivers like Fred Rahmer, Lance Dewease, Greg Hodnett and Mark Smith have in the past, beat the World of Outlaws and their determination to do so at Grandview on Tuesday, May 16 is at an all time high.
The World of Outlaws have dominated every WoO event at Grandview Speedway, shutting out the PA Posse locals. Rahmer, Lance Dewease, Greg Hodnett and Mark Smith are all weekly arch rivals on the local scene, but when the World of Outlaws come to town, it becomes a "them verses us" challenge and this year, the Posse plans to pocket the loot.
The World of Outlaws have their MEAN 15 which includes point leader Donny Schatz, Joey Saldana, Craig Dollansky, Jac Haudenschild, Brooke Tatnell, Daryn Pittman, Jeremy Campbell, Randy Hannagan, Justin Henderson, Rob Chaney, Brian Carlson, Dion Hindi and Becca Anderson. Of the MEAN 15, only Jac Haudenschild has won a feature at Grandview, with that victory taking place on May 30, 1995.
For the PA Posse it's a different story. Lance Dewease owns ten wins at Grandview, Rahmer is an eight time winner and Greg Hodnett owns 4 Grandview 410 sprint wins. Although close on many occasions, Mark Smith has never won at Grandview, but car owner John Zemaitis is a four time owner champion in the Thunder on the Hill Racing Series. Could Billy Pauch land a 410 ride for this show? If so, look out since Pauch owns ten sprint wins at Grandview as well.
So you figure it out. Who has the favorable odds of winning the $10,000 prize at Grandview Speedway on Tuesday, May 16 ? The World of Outlaws or the PA Posse?
Also on the Tuesday, May 16 program will be the popular wingless ARDC Midgets competing in qualifying events and a 20 lap feature. See youthful Billy Pauch Jr. battle the best of ARDC wingless style. Donnie Trent, Andy Martin, Tracy Miller, Steve Buckwalter, Tracy Readinger, Eric Heydenreich and Mike Miller are just some of the competitors expected to make the 20 lap ARDC Wingless Midget feature event.
Advance tickets for the Tuesday, May 16 World of Outlaws/ARDC Wingless Midget Double Header are now on sale. Adult tickets are $30, Children 6-11 $10 and children under the age of 6 will be admitted free. To purchase your advance tickets, please make your check or money order payable to: Grandview Speedway and Mail your payment to: Thunder Series 2006 129 Mill Pond Place Langhorne, PA 19047. Please include a self-addressed and stamped envelop and your tickets will be mailed to you.
On race night, Advance Ticket holders may enter the grandstand at 4 PM with General Admission tickets going on sale at 4:30 PM. Warm-ups are scheduled for 7 PM with time trial qualifying getting underway at 7:30 PM. In the event of rain, Wednesday night, May 17 will be the rain date. ADVANCE TICKETS ARE ALSO AVAILABLE AT THE TRACK EACH SATURDAY NIGHT LEADING UP TO THE RACE NIGHT.
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A CHANCE TO WIN TWO TICKETS FOR THE THUNDER SPEEDWEEK SPRINTS
Everyone filling out this entry blank will have a chance to win two (2) tickets for the June 27 Pennsylvania Sprint SpeedWeek Show at Grandview Speedway. The ARDC Wingless midgets will also be featured.
Fill out this form and drop it in the Entry Box at the main gate for the next few Saturdays. Entry blank must be filled out completely.
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GROUP RATES are available for Saturday night NASCAR stock car racing events. You must have at least 25 adults in your group to get a discount and payment for tickets must be made at least 10 days in advance of the event you want to attend. Groups over 100 adults get an even larger discount.
We will give your group a big welcome on the public address system and post your name on the electrontic message board.
For information on group rates and the use of the Turn One Pavilion contact Ernie Saxton at 215.752.7797 or telephone 610.754.7688.
A group night out can be a fun night of entertainment here at Grandview Speedway.
MAY 19TH is NASCAR Day. You may want to ask at the novelty stand about the NASCAR Day pins that are being promoted with all monies raised going to the NASCAR Foundation. More than 36,000 people have bought them so far.
CLEARING UP A MYSTERY. If you are under 16 and win a ride in the TWO SEAT MODIFIED you will not be able to take the ride. The insurance company says you have to be at least 16. If you win you can pass the ride along to someone who is old enough or we will give you a free pass for a future racing event.
WE HAD A WINNER. Bruce Erb picked Duane Howard, Craig VonDohren and Brett Hearn to finish in that order in the 40-lapper for NASCAR Modifieds on opening night of the season. For that he received $100 from Chad Sinon Motorsports/BPG Racing as sponsors of the Pick Three Contest. Yes…we have changed it from Pick 5 to Pick 3 this season. Makes it easier to be a winner. Grab yourself a program book and make sure you enter.
AGAIN THIS SEASON D&S Archery of Barto and Rossi Welding of Reading sponsoring a big cash award for the racer who wins the most NASCAR Dodge Weekly Series qualifying heats during the 2006 season. Last season Jon Kellner picked up $1,000 for doing just that.
THE NEW GUARD RAIL in the second turn is proving to be popular with racers and fans.
SOME PEOPLE HAVE ASKED. Fans often ask me, Ernie Saxton, how long I have been here at Grandview Speedway. This is my 38th season at Grandview Speedway. It is surprising how many fans come up and tell me that they remember coming here as a kid and hearing me announce and now bring their children. Sort of makes me feel REALLY OLD.
THE RUMORS THAT GRANDVIEW SPEEDWAY has been sold are not true. These rumors start about this time every year and have for the last 6 or 7 years. There are even some real estate people who tell people interested in buying properties in the area that the track will be gone. All we can tell you is that the track is not sold and the Rogers family plans to keep operating it.
NEW GRANDVIEW SPEEDWAY T-SHIRTS are available at the Novelty Stand. And while you are there don’t forget to ask about the Gary Silverman Videos. He video tapes all the racing events here at Grandview and they are available for sale at the novelty stand.
: LATE MODEL ROOKIE RACER Kevin Grebe, critically injured in an auto accident about 10 days ago, is improving but faces a long period of recovery and huge expenses. He is in the Lehigh Valley Hospital in Allentown, PA. Kevin had just changed jobs and had no insurance coverage. Donations, cards and letters will reach Kevin, c/o Grebes at P.O. Box 278, Gilbertsville, PA 19525.
An account has been set up for Kevin Grebe, who is the son of veteran late model racer Junior Grebe, at the Limerick, PA office of the Harleysville National Bank, 260 W. Ridge Pike, Limerick, PA 19468.
The family want to thank all who contributed to the $1,600 collected in the grandstands by the drivers on April 15th.
Plans are being made to run a benefit event to raise funds for Kevin to help with his medical expenses.
JIM BROWN, a long time supporter of auto racing at Grandview Speedway, underwent a serious heart operation this past Wednesday and is facing a long recovery period. Brown is a former driver and car owner who for the past two years financed the Late Model Cash Dash each Saturday at Grandview Speedway.
Brown put up $225 each week and asked nothing in return. He received the prestigious Jerry Glase Memorial Award at the annual awards banquet.
Brown is at the Lehigh Valley Cedar Crest Hospital, Room 4A-403A in Allentown, PA. We are told visitors are welcome. Say a prayer for his complete recovery.
Cards and letters will reach Mr. Brown at 516 S. Cottonwood Road, Northampton, PA 18067.
GOT NEWS. Want to say happy birthday or happy anniversary to someone. Email us at Esaxton144@aol.com.  Or you can bring your birthday or anniversary announcement to the announcer’s booth written clearly on a piece of paper. We only do announcements for birthdays or anniversary within seven days of the race night.
TO ALL THE MOMS….HAPPY MOM’S DAY ON MAY 14TH.

ALL DAY RAINS WASH OUT SATURDAY NIGHT STOCK CAR RACING AT GRANDVIEW

BECHTELSVILLE, PA APRIL 22, 2006 . . . All day rain and a forecast for more to come forced event organizer Bruce Rogers to cancel the Saturday night NASCAR Modified and Late Model stock car racing at Grandview Speedway.
“It was actually great to see the rains come. I just wish they could come on a different day,” said Rogers. “I know this is good for the drought conditions we have been having here in the area but losing two out of our four events so far this season makes it tough for our racers and our fans.”
Stock car racing action will return to the Berks County clay oval on Saturday, April 29th when a tripleheader show is presented. Included in the 7 p.m. show will be the NASCAR Modifieds, Late Models and Legends cars. This will be the first of four appearances for the Central Pennsylvania Legends with close to 30 cars expected to take part in their events. NASCAR Modified regular Tom Mayberry is scheduled to take his first ride in a Legends car.
“Our new handicapping system for the Modifieds is adding excitement to the show. Some new names are challenging our top runners and that is good for the sport,” said public relations director Ernie Saxton. “We now have 30 cars starting the 30-lap Modified feature and that makes for a great event for the fans.”
The Late Model stock cars are featured in a 20-lap main event with 24-cars starting each Saturday night.
The starting time for Saturday night events will switch to 7:30 p.m. effective with the May 6th show and again the NASCAR Modifieds and Late Models will be featured.
One of the biggest events of the season is scheduled for Tuesday, May 16th when the DIRT Motorsports World of Outlaw sprint cars appear on the one-third-mile, clay banked oval. Advance tickets are now on sale and available each Saturday at the speedway or by telephoning 215.860.5631.
Grandview Speedway is located on Passmore Road, just off Route 100, in Bechtelsville, PA 10 miles north of Pottstown. For information telephone 610.754.7688 or visit their website at www.grandviewspeedway.com for a complete schedule of events and to sign up for the FAN NEWS which now has more than 1300 fans receiving information about coming events and more.

PIT NOTES: Late model rookie racer Kevin Grebe, critically injured in an auto accident about 10 days ago, is improving but faces a long period of recovery and huge expenses. He is in the Lehigh Valley Hospital in Allentown, PA. Kevin had just changed jobs and had no insurance coverage. Donations, cards and letters will reach Kevin, c/o Grebes at P.O. Box 278, Gilbertsville, PA 19525.
An account has been set up for Kevin Grebe, who is the son of veteran late model racer Junior Grebe, at the Limerick, PA office of the Harleysville National Bank, 260 W. Ridge Pike, Limerick, PA 19468.
Plans are being made to run a benefit event to raise funds for Kevin to help with his medical expenses.
JIM BROWN, a long time supporter of auto racing at Grandview Speedway, underwent a serious heart operation this past Wednesday and is facing a long recovery period. Brown is a former driver and car owner who for the past two years financed the Late Model Cash Dash each Saturday at Grandview Speedway.
Brown put up $225 each week and asked nothing in return. He received the prestigious Jerry Glase Memorial Award at the annual awards banquet.
Brown is at the Lehigh Valley Cedar Crest Hospital, Room 4A-403A in Allentown, PA. We are told visitors are welcome. Say a prayer for his complete recovery.
Cards and letters will reach Mr. Brown at 516 S. Cottonwood Road, Northampton, PA 18067.

COMING EVENTS: Saturday, April 22nd, 7 p.m. NASCAR MODIFIEDS AND LATE MODELS topped by a 30-lap feature for Modifieds and 20 lap feature for Late Models.
Saturday, April 29th, 7 p.m. NASCAR Modifieds and Late Models plus added attraction Legends Cars.
DATE TO REMEMBER: Tuesday, May 16th, 7:30 p.m. DIRT Motorsports World of Outlaw sprint cars. Advance tickets on sale at track

JON KELLNER AND RANDY STOUDT WIN FEATURES ON A WILD NIGHT AT GRANDVIEW

BECHTELSVILLE, PA APRIL 16, 2006 . . . Jon Kellner must have needed some tax money as he drove like a man on a definite mission. The veteran racer wheeled the Cary Duncan owned Hutts Glass/Patriot GMC #85AM Modified to victory on Saturday night in the 30-lap NASCAR Modified feature race at Grandview Speedway. Randy Stoudt added another feature win to his growing career total of 31 victories winning the 20-lap NASCAR Late Model main event Saturday night in the Rogers Auto Parts #22.
Kellner had a victory pretty much in his pocket on opening night at Grandview Speedway when a sour engine forced him out of the event. Winning the 30-lap feature on Income Tax night may have made up for the disappointment of the opening night loss.
The Lansdale, PA racer had a relatively easy time of it as he inherited the lead from early leader Don Norris when he spun while leading on the third lap. Once in front Howard survived a few cautions and a red flag for a seven car pile-up on he main straightaway to lead all the remaining laps and win by a comfortable margin.
Danny Erb had an impressive second place finish. The Boyertown racer came from 14th starting spot by Wyomissing’s Doug Manmiller came home third after starting 15th. Ray Swinerhart (Bechtelsville) grabbed fourth while five time champion Craig VonDohren (Oley) finished fifth after a 16th place starting spot.
The Late Models had another wild night with the 20-lap feature plagued by cautions and single file restarts put in place by the 12th lap. Buddy Wharton took the green and the lead to be number one on the first circuit. Mike Kellner was quick to move to the front and lead until the 10th lap holding off strong challenges from Randy Stoudt. On a caution restart Stoudt, who calls Pottstown home, put the #22 Late Model in front of the pack and lead all the rest of the laps.
However in the closing laps defending champion Ron Kline (Green Lane) charged forward to give Stoudt a scare but he was not strong enough to take command and had to settle for second. Third spot went to Mike Kellner (Lansdale) followed by Steve Sennott (Gilbertsville) and Harry Neiman (Bower Beach, DE).
Strange was the fact that Stoudt never had a chance to celebrate his win in victory lane as he stopped in turn two after taking the checkered flag and requested first aid attention for a shoulder that was bothering him. The problem apparently was corrected and he did have his victory lane photos taken after racing had been completed.
Qualifying heat races for the Late Models were won by Randy Stoudt, Ed Trimbur and Ron Kline.
The six qualifying heat races for the NASCAR Modifieds were won by Jason Smythe, Larry Solomon, Jon Kellner, Jeff Strunk, Kevin Hirthler and Danny Erb. Consolation race victories went to Tracy Readinger, Tom Umbenhauer and John Willman.
Late Model drivers were able to collect $1,600 from fans in the stands for the injured Kevin Grebe. The rookie Late Model racer was critically injured in a highway accident and is currently confined to the Lehigh Valley Hospital in Allentown, PA.
NASCAR sanctioned Modified and Late Model stock car racing returns to Grandview Speedway on Saturday night April 22nd starting at 7 p.m. At least 12 big events of racing are offered with a 30-lap feature for Modifieds and 20 lapper for Late Models topping the program. Adult admission is just $12.00 with youngsters 6 through 11 paying $5.00 and under 6 are admitted FREE when accompanied by a paying adult.
The Saturday April 29th show will be the last with a 7 p.m. starting time and will be a tripleheader show with NASCAR Modifieds, Late Models and Legends cars.
Grandview Speedway is a one-third-mile banked clay oval located on Passmore Road just off Route 100 in Bechtelsville, PA, 10 miles north of Pottstown. For racing information telephone 610.754.7688 or check in at www.GrandviewSpeedway.com. 
30-LAP NASCAR MODIFIED FEATURE RACE:1.Jon Kellner 2. Danny Erb 3. Doug Manmiller 4. Ray Swinehart 5. Craig VonDohren 6. Terry Meitzler 7.Kerry Kratz 8.Meme DeSantis 9. Jeff Strunk 10.Rich Wisdo 11.Tracy Readinger 12. Mike Gular 13.Tom Mayberry 14.Larry Solomon 15. Cliff Quinn 16. Greg Humlhanz 17.Kevin Hirthler 18.John Willman 19.Ryan Watt 20.Kyle Weiss 21.Kevin Hartnett 22.Todd Smith 23.Steve Folk 24.Kenny Gilmore 25.Mike Bailey 26.Dale Hartz 27.Jason Smythe 28.Tom Umbenhauer 29.Jack Hartnett 30.Sean Merkel 31.Don Norris 32. Jimmy Reppert..

20-LAP NASCAR LATE MODEL FEATURE RACE:1.Randy Stoudt 2. Ron Kline 3. Mike Kellner 4. Steve Sennott 5.Harry Neiman 6.Buddy Wharton 7.John Durling 8.Brian Shuey 9.Mark Malcolm 10.Chuck Schutz 11.John Giesler 12.Greg Hoffmaster 13.Rick Todorow 14.Dean Stoudt 15.Bill Henning 16. Kyle Merkel 17.Billy May18.Ed Trimbuer 19.Dan Seely 20.Dallas Breidenbach 21. Dean Schaefer 22.Doug Walton 23. Jamie Undercoffler.

UNOFFICIAL NASCAR POINT STANDINGS FOR GRANDVIEW SPEEDWAY AS OF COMPLETION OF RACING EVENTS ON APRIL 15TH
UNOFFICIAL POINT STANDINGS FOR NASCAR MODIFIEDS AS OF APRIL 15, 2006
1. Craig VonDohren, Oley, PA #1C 567
2. Doug Manmiller, Wyomissing, PA#14 552
3. Danny Erb, Boyertown, PA #44 549
4. Ray Swinehart, Bechtelsville, PA #33 496
5. Meme DeSantis, Reading, PA #357 476
6. Mike Gular, Harleysville, PA #53 469
7. Terry Meitzler, Kutztown, PA #712 436
8. Jon Kellner, Lansdale, PA #85AM 360*
9. Kerry Kratz, Bechtelsville, PA #87 357
10. Greg Humlhanz, Chalfont, PA #02 339
11. Kevin Hartnett, Perkasie, PA #81 324
12. Tom Umbenhauer, Richland, PA#19U 294
13. John Willman, Birdsboro, PA #74W 283
14. Kenny Gilmore, Fleetwood, PA #45 278
15. Tom Mayberry, Sellersville, PA #61 256
16. Jeff Strunk, Bethel, PA #1R 250
17. Rich Wisdo, Souderton, PA #10 227
18. Tracy Readinger, Oley, PA #2T 216
19. Ryan Watt, Phoenixville, PA #14W 210
20. Larry Solomon, Birdsboro, PA #517 190
Other Feature Winners: Duane Howard

UNOFFICIAL POINT STANDINGS FOR NASCAR LATE MODELS
AS OF APRIL 15, 2006

1. Randy Stoudt, Pottstown, PA #22 609*
2. Ron Kline, Salfordville, PA #3 556
3. Brian Shuey, Hamburg, PA #5D 541*
4. Mike Kellner, Lansdale, PA #57 529
5. Harry Neiman, Bower Beach, DE #34 509
6. Chuck Schutz, Pottstown, PA #ONE 498
7. Buddy Wharton, Birdsboro, PA #7B 426
8. John Giesler, Aston, PA #ZT1 401
9. Bill May, #23 363
10. Mark Malcolm, Hatfield, PA #55 350
11. Ed Trimbur, Eagleville, PA #2E 346
12. John Durling, Reading, PA #7 346
13. Bill Henning, Lansdale, PA #80 340
14. Dean Stoudt, East Greenville, PA #5 316
15. Rick Todorow, Quakertown, PA #93 300
16. Doug Snyder, Hellertown, PA #69S 297
17. Steve Sennott, Gilbertsville, Pa #61 289
18. Kyle Pensinger, Lyon Station, PA #28P 287
19. Lou Egrie, Willow Grove, PA #X4 280
16. Dean Schaeffer, Douglassville, PA #39 253

* = Feature Winner

RAIN AND COLD FORCE GRANDVIEW SPEEDWAY TO CANCEL SATURDAY NASCAR RACING

BECHTELSVILLE, PA April 8, 2006 . . . Rain and bone chilling cold weather forced event organizer Bruce Rogers to cancel the Saturday show of NASCAR stock car racing at Grandview Speedway.
“We were anxious to get this one in because we were unveiling a new handicapping system for the Modified stock cars and our new second turn quard rail,” said Rogers. “We are all excited about the new system because we feel it is going to allow some new talents to challenge for a feature starting position and it is going to make for what we feel will be a more exciting show.”
Stock car racing returns to the Berks County one-third-mile, banked clay oval on Saturday, April 15th starting at 7 p.m. A full series of qualifying events in each division, Modifieds and Late Models, will lead up to a 20-lap feature race for the Late Models and a 30-lapper starting 30 racers for the Modifieds.
The same events will be run on Saturday, April 22nd and on the final Saturday of the month the Legends cars will be added making for a Tripleheader card of racing action.
Fans are reminded that the DIRT Motorsports World of Outlaws sprint cars will be in action at Grandview Speedway on Tuesday, May 16th with advance tickets on sale at the track on race nights or by telephoning 215.860.5631 or check in at www.Tothill.com.
A complete schedule of events for the 2006 season can be found at www.grandviewspeedway.com and fans are also able to sign up for the Grandview FAN NEWS to stay informed on all the latest news and have the possibility of winning prizes during the season.
Grandview Speedway is located on Passmore Road just off Route 100 in Bechtelsville, PA, 10 miles north of Pottstown. For race information telephone 610.754.7688.

COMING EVENTS: Saturday, April 8, 15, and 22nd, 7 p.m. NASCAR Modifieds and Late Models, at least 13 events of racing.
Saturday, April 29th, 7 p.m. NASCAR Modifieds and Late Models along with Legends cars.

NEW BABY NEEDS SHOES SO DUANE HOWARD ROMPS TO NASCAR MOD WIN AT GRANDVIEW
BRIAN SHUEY GETS OPEN NIGHT WIN WITH LATE MODELS

BECHTELSVILLE, PA April 1, 2006 . . . “I just can’t believe this week. It has been just fantastic,” said Duane Howard in victory lane at Grandview Speedway on Saturday night after winning the season opener 40-lap NASCAR Modified feature race worth $3,000. Just two nights before Howard’s wife, Jill, presented him with a baby daughter and it looked as if Howard felt like he should bring home some money for baby shoes as he outclassed the 30-car starting field.
The 20-lap main event for the NASCAR Late Models went to Brian Shuey in a down to the wire battle with Randy Stoudt.
A large crowd turned out for the start of the 44th consecutive season of stock car racing at the Berks County oval and they were treated to some exciting racing but each feature was packed with cautions causing single file restarts to be used much earlier than usual.
Howard, a three time track champion at Grandview, was in a new mount as part of the Chad Sinon Motorsports/BPG Racing team and it looked like he and the car were made for each other. Once early leader Jon Kellner was forced out with mechanical problems with just nine laps in the record book Howard inherited the lead and set the pace for the balance of the race.
Many cautions dotted the feature program and on what turned out to be the final caution starter Ray Kemp brought them to the green in single file. It made no difference to the Oley, PA racer if it was single file or double file, he still lead and was leading when the checkered flag fell.
Second spot went to five time track champion Craig VonDohren who also calls Oley home. The veteran driver was able to challenge Howard a couple of times but just was not able to mount a serious effort for the first spot. Third was earned by dirt track Modified legend Brett Hearn of Vernon, NJ driving a BPG Racing team car to Howard. Mike Gular (Harleysville) was able to bring his THProperties entry home fourth followed by Doug Man- miller (Wyomissing).
The top four finishers in the Modified feature were all driving cars owned by or sponsored by Chad Sinon Motorsports/BPG Racing.
Defending Modified champion Jeff Strunk in a new Johnny Rea owned mount had problems in qualifying and had to take provisional starting spot for the feature. He was out early and credited with a 29th place finish.
In the 20-lap feature for Late Models, 24 starters, Mike Kellner went to the front at the drop of the green with Lou Egrie, a two time champion, in command on the second lap thru fourth. At the five lap marker Brian Shuey (Hamburg) was able to put the Bob Fisher Chevrolet entry in front of the pack. At 10 laps Randy Stoudt was in front but that was short lived as Shuey came back to control the race for the final laps. Randy Stoudt (Pottstown), a two time past track champion, finished a close second. Third went to Chuck Schutz (Pottstown) followed by Kyle Pensinger (Lyons) and Lou Egrie (Willow Grove).
Qualifying heats for the NASCAR Modifieds, more than 60 on hand, were won by Craig VonDohren, Jon Kellner, Duane Howard, Brett Hearn and Jon Kellner Jr. Consolation race victories were taken by Ryan Watt, Doug Manmiller and Greg Humlhanz.
In Late Model qualifiers wins went to Mike Kellner, Lou Egrie and Brian Shuey.
Coming up on Saturday, April 8th, is a full show (at least 12 events) of NASCAR Modifieds and Late Models topped by a 30-lap feature for the Mods and a 20-lap feature for the Late Models. Racing will get the green flag at 7 p.m.
Fans are reminded that Grandview Speedway still offers two fans each week the opportunity to win rides in the exciting two seat modified and winners even get to have their favorite driver in the car with them….when possible.
Grandview Speedway is a one-third-mile, banked clay speedway located on Passmore Road just off Route 100 in Bechtelsville, PA, 10 miles north of Pottstown. For information on racing telephone 610.754.7688 or visit the track website at www.grandviewspeedway.com.

40-LAP SEASON OPENER NASCAR MODIFIED FEATURE: 1. Duane Howard 2. Craig VonDohren 3. Brett Hearn 4. Mike Gular 5. Doug Manmiller 6. Tom Umbenhauer 7. Danny Erb 8. Meme DeSantis 9. Kevin Hartnett 10.Ray Swinehart 11.Kenny Gilmore 12. Billy Pauch 13. Greg Humlhanz 14.Terry Meitzler 15.Donny Erb 16.Todd Marburger 17.John Willman 18. Steve Swinehart (The balance of the starting field did not finish) 19.Sean Merkel 20.Glenn Owens 21.Kerry Kratz 22.Chris Esposito 23.Ryan Watt 24.Todd Smith 25.Tom Mayberry 26. Jon Kellner Jr. 27.Jon Kellner 28.Jimmy Reppert 29.Jeff Strunk 30.Ryan Grim.

20-LAP SEASON OPENER NASCAR LATE MODEL FEATURE:1.Brian Shuey 2. Randy Stoudt 3.Chuck Schutz 4. Kyle Pensinger 5. Lou Egrie 6. Ron Kline 7.Harry Neiman 8.Mike Kellner 9. Bill May 10.Doug Snyder 11.Ed Trimbur 12.John Giesler 13. Jamie Undercoffler 14. Bill Henning 15. Buddy Wharton 16. Dean Schaffer 17.Kevin Grebe 18.Dean Stoudt 19.Mark Malcolm 20.Rick Todorow 21.Greg Hoffmaster 22. John Durling 23. Kyle Merkel 24. Dallas Breidenbach.

GRANDVIEW SPEEDWAY NASCAR POINT STANDINGS AS OF APRIL 1, 2006
UNOFFICIAL POINT STANDINGS FOR NASCAR MODIFIEDS AS OF APRIL 1, 2006
1. Duane Howard, Oley, PA #4 310*
2. Craig VonDohren, Oley, PA #70D 300
3. Brett Hearn Vernon, NJ #4X 290
4. Mike Gular, Harleysville, PA #53 279
5. Doug Manmiller, Wyomissing, PA#14 265
6. Tom Umbenhauer, Richland, PA#19U 258
7. Danny Erb, Boyertown, PA #44 249
8. Meme DeSantis, Reading, PA #357 238
9. Kevin Hartnett, Perkasie, PA #81 224
10. Ray Swinehart, Bechtelsville, PA #33 217
11. Kenny Gilmore, Fleetwood, PA #45 203
12. Billy Pauch, Frenchtown, NJ #357P 197
13. Greg Humlhanz, Chalfont, PA #02 185
14. Terry Meitzler, Kutztown, PA #712 178
15. Donny Erb, Douglassville, PA #42 164
16. Todd Marburger, Pottstown, PA#18 157
17. John Willman, Birdsboro, PA #74W 147
18. Steve Swinehart, Bechtelsville, PA #22 139
19. Sean Merkel, Gilbertsville, PA #118 127
20. Glenn Owens, Hatfield, #73GT 114

UNOFFICIAL POINT STANDINGS FOR NASCAR LATE MODELS AS OF APRIL 1, 2006
1. Brian Shuey, Hamburg, PA #5D 310*
2. Randy Stoudt, Pottstown, PA #22 299
3. Chuck Schutz, Pottstown, PA #ONE 287
4. Kyle Pensinger, Lyon Station, PA #28P 277
5. Lou Egrie, Willow Grove, PA #X4 270
6. Ron Kline, Salfordville, PA #3 253
7. Harry Neiman, Bower Beach, DE #34 248
8. Mike Kellner, Lansdale, PA #57 240
9. Bill May, #23 222
10. Doug Snyder, Hellertown, PA #69S 215
11. Ed Trimbur, Eagleville, PA #2E 206
12. John Giesler, Aston, PA #ZT1 196
13. Jamie Undercoffler, Pennsburg, PA#1J 181
14. Bill Henning, Lansdale, PA #80 177
15. Buddy Wharton, Birdsboro, PA #7B 169
16. Dean Schaeffer, Douglassville, PA #39 155
17. Junior Grebe, Gilbertsville, PA #73 145
18. Dean Stoudt, East Greenville, PA #5 138
19. Mark Malcolm, Hatfield, PA #55 124
20. Rick Todorow, Quakertown, PA #93 119
* = Feature Winner

HEARN JOINS ALL STAR CAST OF RACERS FOR SEASON OPENER AT GRANDVIEW

BECHTELSVILLE, PA March 28, 2006 . . . The man many consider the master of dirt track stock car racing will be driving a fourth BPG Racing/Chad Sinon Motorsports entry in the season opening NASCAR Modified 40-lap championship race at Grandview Speedway on Saturday, April 1st. Brett Hearn, winner of hundreds of feature races and dozens of championships, will be part of a four car assault trying to win the $3,000 first prize money.
Hearn, coming off early season wins in Florida and Maryland, will join three time track champion Duane Howard, five time track champion Craig VonDohren and talented youngster Ryan Watt as they chase the opening night victory.
This will be Hearn’s only appearance at Grandview until July 19th when DIRT Big Block Modifieds are in action in a 100-lapper.
Duane Howard, who had planned to be a regular at Grandview this season, will be looking to show he still has what it takes to win on the tight one-third-mile, banked clay oval, before he heads off to try for another championship at South Jersey’s Bridgeport Speedway.
Craig VonDohren will be looking to get a good start on the season as he tries to become the first six time Modified champion at Grandview. He is also tied with Rick Schaffer as the all time leading Modified feature winners with 51 wins each.
Ryan Watt, the youngest member of the BPG Racing stable, will be looking to grab a win from the veterans and kick start his efforts to grab a first track title at Grandview.
The BPG Racing four car effort will have plenty of competition with five time track champion Jeff Strunk (winner of the last four Modified championships) in action along with former titleholders Tom Mayberry, Terry Meitzler and Ray Swinehart. Other top talents in the field will include legendary dirt track racer Billy Pauch, Meme DeSantis, Danny Erb, Jon Kellner, Mike Gular, Kerry Kratz, and a host of others.
In addition to a full series of qualifying events and a 40-lap feature for the NASCAR Modifieds there will be qualifying events and a 20-lap feature for the Late Models as Ron Kline starts defense of his 2005 NASCAR Late Model championship.
Warm-ups will get the green at 6:15 p.m. and racing will start at 7 p.m. for the open night activities at the Berks County oval.
Grandview Speedway is located on Passmore Road just off Route 100 in Bechtelsville, PA, 10 miles north of Pottstown. For racing information telephone 610.754.7688 or better yet visit their website at www.grandviewspeedway.com.

MODIFIED QUALIFYING PROCEDURES CHANGED FOR 2006 SEASON AT GRANDVIEW SPEEDWAY
MANDATORY DRIVERS MEETING SET FOR OPENING NIGHT

BECHTELSVILLE, PA March 25, 2006 . . . . With a new handicapping system in place thirty cars will start the NASCAR Modified feature races at Grandview Speedway during the 2006 season.
Opening night racing action, April 1st, at the Bechtelsville clay oval will see all Modified racers draw for starting positions in the qualifying heat races leading up to the 40-lap season opener that will reward the winner with $3,000. This will be the start of the 44th consecutive season of stock car racing at Grandview Speedway.
Based on the finishes of opening night the new handicapping system will be put in place starting with the April 8th NASCAR Modified racing events.
Thirty third thru last in points and drivers making their first appearance of the season will be handicapped in the first two ten lap heat races. Three cars will qualify from each heat race for feature starting positions 17 through 22nd. Non-qualifiers will compete in the first consolation race with two qualifying for the feature.
The top 32 in points will be handicapped in heat races three through six. Four cars will qualify from each heat race for feature starting positions one through 16.
Non-qualifiers compete in second and third consolation races with three qualifying for the feature race.
A total of 30 cars will start each weekly 30-lap NASCAR Modified feature race.
The previous week’s feature winner will start 16th if he or she is able to qualify through a heat race.
The Cash Dash for Modifieds has been eliminated with heat race winner now collecting $50.
Working radios will be mandatory in each race car (Modifieds and Late Models) as will transponders. It will be up to each racer to be sure radios and transponders are in working order.
A mandatory drivers meeting will take place at 5 p.m. on opening night, April 1st.
Opening night action at the Berks County oval will include a full series of qualifying events for the NASCAR Modifieds and Late Model stock cars leading up to a 40-lap feature race for the Modifieds and a 20-lap main event for the Late Models.
Adult tickets for opening night are priced at $15.00 while children will be admitted for $5.00 and children under 6 will be admitted FREE when accompanied by a paying adult.
Five time track champion Jeff Strunk will kick off defense of his 2005 NASCAR Modified title. He will come up against some great stock car racing talents in five time champion Craig VonDohren, three time champion Duane Howard plus other former champions including Ray Swinehart, Tom Mayberry and Terry Meitzler. Stock car racing legend Billy Pauch will see action as will other top stars that will be making Grandview Speedway their home track in 2006.
Added to the schedule for 2006 are four Legends car events on April 29, June 3, July 8, and August 12th. The 600 Modifieds will be at Grandview on June 10th and July 22nd.
The one-third-mile, banked clay oval is located on Passmore Road just off Route 100 in Bechtelsville, PA just 10 miles north of Pottstown. For information regarding racing at Grandview Speedway telephone 610.754.7688 or check in at www.grandviewspeedway.com.

GRANDVIEW SPEEDWAY FAN NEWS - MARCH, 2006 EDITION
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MODIFIED QUALIFYING PROCEDURES CHANGED FOR 2006 SEASON AT GRANDVIEW SPEEDWAY
MANDATORY DRIVERS MEETING SET FOR OPENING NIGHT
With a new handicapping system in place thirty cars will start the NASCAR Modified feature races at Grandview Speedway during the 2006 season.
Opening night racing action, April 1st, at the Bechtelsville clay oval will see all Modified racers draw for starting positions in the qualifying heat races leading up to the 40-lap season opener that will reward the winner with $3,000. This will be the start of the 44th consecutive season of stock car racing at Grandview Speedway.
Based on the finishes of opening night the new handicapping system will be put in place starting with the April 8th NASCAR Modified racing events.
Thirty third thru last in points and drivers making their first appearance of the season will be handicapped in the first two ten lap heat races. Three cars will qualify from each heat race for feature starting positions 17 through 22nd. Non-qualifiers will compete in the first consolation race with two qualifying for the feature.
The top 32 in points will be handicapped in heat races three through six. Four cars will qualify from each heat race for feature starting positions one through 16.
Non-qualifiers compete in second and third consolation races with three qualifying for the feature race.
A total of 30 cars will start each weekly 30-lap NASCAR Modified feature race.
The previous week’s feature winner will start 16th if he or she is able to qualify through a heat race.
The Cash Dash for Modifieds has been eliminated with heat race winner now collecting $50.
Working radios will be mandatory in each race car (Modifieds and Late Models) as will transponders. It will be up to each racer to be sure radios and transponders are in working order.
A mandatory drivers meeting will take place at 5 p.m. on opening night, April 1st.
Opening night action at the Berks County oval will include a full series of qualifying events for the NASCAR Modifieds and Late Model stock cars leading up to a 40-lap feature race for the Modifieds and a 20-lap main event for the Late Models.
Adult tickets for opening night are priced at $15.00 while children will be admitted for $5.00 and children under 6 will be admitted FREE when accompanied by a paying adult.
Five time track champion Jeff Strunk will kick off defense of his 2005 NASCAR Modified title. He will come up against some great stock car racing talents in five time champion Craig VonDohren, three time champion Duane Howard plus other former champions including Ray Swinehart, Tom Mayberry and Terry Meitzler. Stock car racing legend Billy Pauch will see action as will other top stars that will be making Grandview Speedway their home track in 2006.
Added to the schedule for 2006 are four Legends car events on April 29, June 3, July 8, and August 12th. The 600 Modifieds will be at Grandview on June 10th and July 22nd.

SEASON TICKETS ARE NOW AVAILABLE FOR 2006 SEASON
Fans will be looking forward to the start of the 2006 season. The announcement of Duane Howard’s return to action at Grandview Speedway to challenge for another championship. He has been racing elsewhere for the last few seasons. Also planning to make a run for the NASCAR Modified title are great talents such as five time champion Jeff Strunk, Meme DeSantis, Tom Mayberry, Mike Gular, Terry Meitzler, Ray Swinehart, Doug Manmiller, Ryan Watt, five time champion Craig VonDohren and a host of others.
Fans will want to get a prime seat for all the action and SEASON TICKETS are just the thing. The cost is just $275 for a reserved seat for all the Saturday night events right up to the end of September. No Thunder on the Hill events will be included.
Call the track at 610.754.7688 to get all the details on a 2006 SEASON TICKET.
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GRANDVIEW SPEEDWAY 2006 SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
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This schedule is subject to change without notice. For information on events, weather, etc. Please call 610-754-7688. Local weather information is carried on WNPV 1440AM in Lansdale and WPAZ 1370AM Radio in Pottstown or check the weather report at www.grandviewspeedway.com. All events are scheduled to start at 7:30 PM unless otherwise indicated.
All Saturday night stock car racing events through September 2nd are part of the NASCAR Dodge Weekly Series.
Saturday, April 1 44TH ANNUAL SEASON OPENER - Modifieds (40 Laps) & Late Models Starting at 7 PM - RCN4 TV
Saturday, April 8 Modifieds & Late Models Starting at 7 PM
Saturday, April 15 Modifieds & Late Models Starting at 7 PM
Saturday, April 22 Modifieds & Late Models Starting at 7 PM
Saturday, April 29 Modifieds & Late Models plus Legends Starting at 7 PM
Saturday, May 6 Modifieds & Late Models Starting at 7:30 PM
Saturday, May 13 Modifieds & Late Models- RCN4 TV
Tuesday, May 16 THUNDER ON THE HILL RACING SERIES
World of Outlaws 410 Sprints & ARDC Midgets
Saturday, May 20 Modifieds & Late Models – Auto Locator Magazine Night
Saturday, May 27 Modifieds & Late Models
Saturday, June 3 Modifieds & Late Models plus Legends
Saturday, June 10 Modifieds & URC Sprints plus 600 Modifieds – Scott PowerSports Night
Saturday, June 17 Modifieds & Late Models
Saturday, June 24 Modifieds & Late Models - WNPV-AM RADIO NIGHT- RCN4-TV
Tuesday, June 27 THUNDER ON THE HILL RACING SERIES
Pennsylvania Sprint Speed Week Series 410 Sprints/ARDC Wingless Midgets & Legends
Saturday, July 1 Modifieds & Firecracker 40 for Late Models
Saturday, July 8 Modifieds & Late Models plus Legends - JEFF D’AMBROSIO DODGE NIGHT
Saturday, July 15 Modifieds & Late Models - USG NIGHT
Wednesday, July 19 THUNDER ON THE HILL RACING SERIES
SUPER DIRT SERIES 100 LAP TRAFFIC JAM & 600 Modifieds=RCN4
Saturday, July 22 Modifieds & Late Models plus 600 Modifieds– Hatfield Quality Meats Night
Saturday, July 29 Modifieds & Late Models
Saturday, August 5 Stauffer Construction Forrest Rogers Memorial
$10,000 to win for Modifieds Plus Late Models - RCN4 TV
Saturday, August 12 Modifieds & Late Models plus Legends (Forrest Rogers Rain Date)
Saturday, August 19 Modifieds & Late Models
Tuesday, August 22 THUNDER ON THE HILL RACING SERIES
Grandview Thunder 5-25’s 410 Sprints, 358 Modifieds, 600cc Sprints,
Rolling Thunder Legends, 600 Modifieds
Saturday, August 26 Modifieds & Late Models – Mavericks Motorcycle Club Night
Saturday, September 2 Modifieds & Late Models – BPG Racing/Chad Sinon Motorsports Night
Thursday, September 7 THP Properties Annual Freedom 76 Golf Tournament
Saturday, September 9 36th Annual THP Properties Freedom 76 Modified Classic.
$20,000 to win 7 PM starting time
Saturday, September 16 Open Competition Modifieds & Late Models 7 PM
(Rain Date for Freedom 76)
Saturday, October 14 THUNDER ON THE HILL RACING SERIES
Grandview Thunder 5-25’s URC Sprints, 358 Modifieds, Rolling Thunder Legends,
ARDC Midgets, Late Models, Vintage Race Cars, 358 Modified Non-Winner’s Race
Saturday, October 21 Fall Racer’s Flea Market Starting at 6 AM (Rain Date: Sunday, October 22)
Sunday, November 26th to December 7th - Grandview Speedway Champion’s Cruise Trip - The biggest trip ever. Stopping at six different islands. Leaving from New York City.
Saturday, December 16 Annual Awards Dinner, Kutztown, PA Fire Co. Social Hall
Thunder on the Hill Racing Series is a Bruce Rogers/Bob Miller Promotion
Visit our web sites: www.grandviewspeedway.com and www.thunderonthehillracingseries.com
Information on marketing and promotional opportunities at Grandview Speedway telephone Ernie Saxton Communications, Inc. at 215.752.7797 or email Esaxton144@aol.com.

COMING EVENTS: Saturday, April 1st, 7 p.m. 44TH Annual Season Opener featuring NASCAR Modifieds and Late Models. A 40-lap feature for the Modifieds will pay $3,000 to the winner. Admission prices are $15.00 for adults, $5.00 for children 6 through 11 and under 6 are FREE when accompanied by a paying adult. Always free parking on the grounds.
Saturday, April 8, 15 and 22nd, 7 p.m. NASCAR Modifieds and Late Models. Admission is $12.00 for adults, $5.00 for children 6 through 11 and under 6 are FREE when accompanied by a paying adult.
Saturday, April 29, 7 p.m. NASCAR Modifieds, Late Models and Legends.

GULAR VISITED VICTORY LANE AT GRANDVIEW NOW HE IS LOOKING FOR A CHAMPIONSHIP
HOWARD, PAUCH, VONDOHREN, AND OTHERS THERE FOR SEASON OPENER

BECHTELSVILLE, PA MARCH 22, 2006 . . . With this first NASCAR Modified feature win on his resume Mike Gular is now looking for that first championship. The talented youngster is considered one of the strongest threats to end the Jeff Strunk domination at Grandview Speedway.
Gular will be ready for action when the season gets started on Saturday, April 1st at the Berks County clay oval. “Our goal is to win a championship,” said the Harleysville, PA resident. “We had a great year in 2005 and we think we can improve on that after finishing fourth in the final standings.”
The 22-year-old, a veteran of several seasons of competition at the NASCAR sanctioned Grandview Speedway, earned his first career feature win in the Modifieds last season and he is looking to add a few more wins this year.
Gular has his 2004 Bicknell chassis powered by 9-to-1 Vortec small block engines built by Leroy Denny in peak condition and nothing would make him happier than being able to put it in victory lane on opening night. The 40-lap championship race being presented on April 1st to kick off the 44th season of stock car racing at Grandview will pay $3000 to win.
Some news that will add to the challenge for Gular on opening day and add to the excitement of the season opener is entries from three time track champion Duane Howard along with Modified stock car legend Billy Pauch.
T.H. Properties, one of the area’s top home developers, will be back as primary sponsor while well known car owner Chad Sinon will have his BPG Racing logo on the car as the main associate sponsor.
Gular has more than a dozen sponsors on his NASCAR Modified.
Pushing Jeff Strunk out of the number one spot will not be easy. He has been one of the most consistent performers at Grandview Speedway over the years and will be back looking for his sixth NASCAR Modified title. Strunk is hooked up with a new car owner in Johnny Rea but he feels certain that the new team will be just as competitive as his past teams have been.
Craig VonDohren, a five time champion, will be going after a sixth title driving for Chad Sinon Racing. And there are other champions that will be regulars at Grandview Speedway each Saturday night including Terry Meitzler, Ray Swinehart and Tom Mayberry. In addition there are a number of youngsters, who are like Gular looking for their first titles. Included are Jon Kellner, Danny Erb, Ryan Watt, Steve Swinehart, and a number of others.
The month of April will see the NASCAR Modifieds and Late Models as the main attraction each Saturday night starting at 7 p.m. The season opener, on April 1, will include a 40-lapper for the Modifieds. The Saturday, April 29th show will include the Legends cars as a special attraction. Tickets for the opener will be priced at $15.00 for adults and $5.00 for children (6 through 11). Children under 6 are admitted free when accompanied by a paying adult.
Grandview Speedway, considered one of the most successful short tracks in the nation, is located on Passmore Road, just off Route 100, in Bechtelsville, PA just 10 miles north of Pottstown. For information on racing telephone 215.754.7688 or check in at www.grandviewspeedway.com. For information on marketing and promotions telephone Ernie Saxton Communications, Inc. at 215.752.7797.

COMING EVENTS: Saturday, March 25th, 12 noon. Free-to-the-public practice session open to all divisions of competition.
Saturday, April 1, 7 p.m. 44th Annual Season Opener featuring NASCAR Modifieds and Late Models. A 40-lap feature paying $3,000 to win will top the program for the Modifieds.

BOBBY GUNTHER WALSH GETTING AGGRESSIVE AT GRANDVIEW SPEEDWAY IN 2006??
VETERAN RACER HAS 33 SPONSORS SUPPORTING HIS RACING EFFORTS

BECHTELSVILLE, PA MARCH 18, 2006 . . . There are a lot of fans and friends telling NASCAR Modified racer Bobby Gunther Walsh that he has to be more aggressive when he races his Enter.net sponsored Modified at Grandview Speedway to be more successful.
“I race for the fun of it. I feel like I have really improved as a racer over the years,” said the WAEB (790am) Morning Show host. “My goal for this season is to qualify for at least half of the NASCAR Modified feature races and improve on my best career feature finish.”
Believe it or not his best finish came in a rich T.H.Properties Freedom 76 Classic at the Bechtelsville, PA oval. He finished 19th out of a field of more than 40 racers.
The 52-year-old veteran racer is quite excited as he has been able to add a few more sponsors to his stable of supporters. There are now 33 sponsors involved with his team including the newest sponsors; Ultimate Linings and Xtreme Linings which are both located in the Lehigh Valley and offer the finest in truck bed linings while a third addition to the list of sponsors is Starter’s Pub located in Center Valley, PA with a new location set to open in Bethlehem later this year. The list of sponsors represents a variety of businesses located in the Lehigh Valley market.
Bobby plans to be a regular at Grandview Speedway and will be there for the season opening 40-lap championship race for the NASCAR Modifieds on Saturday, April 1st. $3,000 is up for grabs to the winner. And there will be a full card of NASCAR Late Model stock car racing. The event, kicking off the 44th season of racing at the Berks County clay oval, will start at 7 p.m.
There will be plenty of tough competition with five time track champion Jeff Strunk heading up the list of stars. Another five time champion in competition will be Craig VonDohren along with other champions such as Ray Swinehart, Tom Mayberry and Terry Meitzler. In addition Meme DeSantis will be shooting for his first track title as will young talents such as Ryan Watt, Mike Gular and Danny Erb.
Three time track champion Duane Howard will also be part of the racing action for the season opener.
“There is always tough competition at Grandview. It is a challenge each week just to qualify for the feature,” said Walsh. “We are hoping to be making a lot of features this season. Maybe being more aggressive is the answer. I will have to think about that.”
The radio personality is a very successful racer when it comes to attracting sponsorship and he credits that success to relationship marketing. “I am the godfather of one of my long time sponsor’s children.” commented 2005 Grandview Speedway Most Popular Modified Driver. “I build a relationship with my sponsors. I have a lot of supporters that have been with me since the beginning.
“I make sure our sponsors are mentioned at the race events and include them as part of an ad in the track magazine. I do a lot of personal appearances for our sponsors. We have a number of giveaways planned with our sponsors at Grandview Speedway this season.”
Walsh gains a lot of exposure for himself and his sponsors with his charity work. Over the years he has helped raise more than $1 million for Animals In Distress in Center Valley, PA. In addition his charity efforts have helped raise a load of money for Children’s Home of Easton; the Northampton County SPCA and the local chapter of the American Cancer Society.
Bobby Gunther Walsh can be heard each weekday morning (5:30 a.m. to 10 a.m.) on WAEB-AM Radio in Allentown, PA. It is not uncommon for Bobby to talk about auto racing on his morning show and that can only be a benefit for the sport that he loves being part of.
It will be interesting to see if there is a new aggressive Bobby Gunther Walsh at Grandview Speedway when the season gets started on April lst.
The one-third-mile, high banked clay oval is located on Passmore Road, just off Route 100, in Bechtelsville, PA, 10 miles north of Pottstown. For information on racing at Grandview Speedway, including how to purchase money saving season tickets, telephone 610.754.7688 or visit their website at www.grandviewspeedway.com.

FREE-TO-THE-PUBLIC PRACTICE SESSION GIVES FANS A CHANCE TO SEE WHAT IS NEW

BECHTELSVILLE, PA MARCH 10, 2006 . . . Grandview Speedway, one of the nation’s most successful short track racing facilities, will kick off their 44th consecutive season of professional stock car racing with a free-to-the-public practice session on Saturday, March 25th. Action will get started at 12 noon.
The “test and tune” session for the racers, practice is open to all types of race cars, gives them one final opportunity to make sure their new or updated racing equipment is ready for the rigors of another chase for the championships.
Fans will be excited to see what their favorite driver will be racing and there are those who are just interested in seeing what all the excitement of local short track stock car racing is all about.
Season tickets will be available on practice day. They are priced at $275 and cover all the Saturday night stock car racing events April through September. Each season ticket includes a reserved seat.
The chase for the lucrative championships gets the green flag on Saturday, April 1st, 7 p.m. when the NASCAR Modifieds and Late Models will be featured in a doubleheader show that will include a full series of qualifying events topped by a 40-lap feature for the Modifieds and a 20-main event for the Late Models. The Modified main event will offer $3000 to the winner.
Open night racing action will be carried on RCN4 Cable Network on a tape delayed basis.
A lot of excitement as been created by the return of Duane Howard to his roots. The three time track champion who makes his home in nearby Oley has been racing and winning championships at Bridgeport, NJ Speedway on Saturday nights. This year the talented veteran has teamed up with colorful car owner Chad Sinon as part of the “Super Three” that will be challenging for the track title.
Howard joins five time track champion Craig VonDohren and young Ryan Watt as part of the “Super Three” who will chase after the NASCAR and track point fund money plus the NASCAR Divisional Championship $25,000. All three will be in cars owned by Chad Sinon’s BPG Racing/Chad Sinon Motorsports.
Other top talents making a run for the title include two time champion Ray Swinehart, Meme DeSantis, Terry Meitzler, Tom Mayberry, Mike Gular, Danny Erb, Jon Kellner, and a host of others.
In the Late Model division fans will be keeping an eye on past champions Chuck Schutz, carrying the BPG Racing colors, and Randy Stoudt as they chase feature wins and try to keep Ron Kline from winning a second straight championship.
Racing action will start at 7 p.m. for each Saturday show during the month of April and the NASCAR Modifieds and Late Models will be the attraction.
The first annual Spring Racers Flea Market is set for Saturday, March 18th at 7 a.m. The pit office will be open for the Flea Market and for the March 25th practice day so that race teams may purchase their NASCAR license and avoid the long lines expected for opening day. No one will be admitted to the pit area without a NASCAR license.
Grandview Speedway, a one-third-mile, banked clay oval, is located on Passmore Road, just off Route 100 in Bechtelsville, PA, 10 miles north of Pottstown. For information telephone 610.754.7688 or visit their website at www.grandviewspeedway.com.

TICKET PRICES STAY THE SAME FOR NASCAR STOCK CAR RACING AT GRANDVIEW

BECHTELSVILLE, PA MARCH 2, 2006 . . . Admission ticket prices for Saturday night NASCAR stock car racing events at Grandview Speedway will stay the same in 2006.
Fans will be able to see a full evening of stock car racing entertainment, usually 15 events of high speed, contact sport competition, for just $12.00. Youngsters six through 11 years of age will be admitted for $5.00 and admission for children under six is FREE when accompanied by a paying adult.
“We think this is going to be a big season of exciting competition here at Grandview Speedway,” said event organizer Bruce Rogers. “We have the makings of a great championship battle in both the NASCAR Modifieds and the Late Models. Keeping the ticket prices affordable will give more people the opportunity to come out and enjoy a great evening of family racertainment.”
Grandview Speedway continues to offer free parking on the speedway grounds and invites fans to bring their own food and refreshments (no glass bottles) or enjoy the large selection of concession items available at the track.
Season tickets are available, including a reserved seat, for just $275 and include all the Saturday night events from April through September.
Each regular Saturday night show of stock car racing will consist of a full series of qualifying events in each division leading up to a 30 lap feature for the Modifieds and a 20 lap main event for the Late Models.
The 2006 season gets the green flag on Saturday, March 25th, 12 noon with the annual free-to-the-public practice session that affords everyone the opportunity to come out and see the new cars as the racers get them “tuned up” for the official season opener. The practice is open to all types of race cars.
Then on Saturday, April 1, 7 p.m. the chase for the lucrative championships gets started. The NASCAR Modifieds will top their program with a 40-lap feature that gives the winner $3,000 and the Late Model racers showcase their talents in a 20-lap main event.
Racers at Grandview Speedway have the opportunity to earn point fund money, based on their end of the season point standings, from Grandview Speedway and NASCAR (two separate point funds). In addition the Modifieds chase after the Division II NASCAR Dodge Weekly Series title worth $25,000 and the lucrative National title which has paid more than $100,000 in the past.
Again in 2006 everyone entering the competition area (pits) will be required to have a NASCAR license and the pit admission fee, for regular Saturday night events, will be $25.00.
Grandview Speedway will be presenting its 44th consecutive season of professional stock car racing with a number of special events included as part of the Saturday night schedule and the popular NAPA Auto Parts Thunder on the Hill Series offered five times during the season.
Outstanding marketing opportunities are available including event sponsorships, billboard and track magazine advertising; electronic message board exposure and public address announcements. Complete information on marketing through motorsports at Grandview Speedway is available by contacting Ernie Saxton Communications, Inc. at 215.752.7797.
Grandview Speedway is located on Passmore Road, just off Route 100, in Bechtelsville, PA, 10 miles north of Pottstown. For information telephone 610.754.7688 or check in at their website at www.grandviewspeedway.com.

MEITZLER AND MANMILLER LOOKING FOR BIG SEASONS AT GRANDVIEW SPEEDWAY

BECHTELSVILLE, PA February 26, 2006 . . . When the 2006 stock car racing season gets the green flag at Grandview Speedway, officially, on Saturday, April 1st, NASCAR Modified stars Terry Meitzler and Doug Manmiller will have new rides.
Meitzler, winner of the 1999 NASCAR Modified track championship, will be driving a new Bicknell Modified creation. He will be back with the same team, owner Don Schaeffer, as he was in 2005 when he was able to finish the season with a strong third place effort in the final NASCAR point standings. He had a feature win, five top five finishes and 11 top 10 finishes.
The Kutztown, PA racer, a crowd favorite, is looking to add to his 20 career Modified wins at the Berks County oval and being a contender for the lucrative track title that carries some serious cash at the end of the season.
Grandview Speedway offers two separate point funds for the Modified racers with money posted by track owners Bruce and Theresa Rogers plus point fund money from NASCAR. In addition the Modified racers have the opportunity to earn as much as $25,000 for winning the NASCAR Division II title.
Another crowd favorite is Doug Manmiller. The talented Modified racer finished a dismal 11th in the final point standings in 2005. With Keith Brightbill deciding to take his career in a different direction and leave the Rod Breitenstein No. 14 NASCAR Modified team, Manmiller was offered the open seat and jumped at the opportunity.
The Breitenstein mount is one of the top rides at Grandview and Manmiller is anxious to get the season started.
The Wyomissing, PA driver could be a contender for the track title in 2006.
Both Meitzler and Manmiller will have plenty of competition with the return of three time track champion Duane Howard, five time track champions Jeff Strunk and Craig VonDohren, two time track champion Ray Swinehart along with Jon Kellner, Mike Gular, Ryan Watt, Meme DeSantis and a host of other top performers.
A free-to-the-public practice session, open to racers in all types of racing competition, is set for Saturday, March 25th at noon.
The season officially will get the green flag on Saturday, April 1st; 7 p.m. with the NASCAR sanctioned Modifieds and Late Models in competition. The Modifieds will race in a 40-lap opening night special that will pay $3,000 to win.
New to the schedule this season is the First Annual Spring Time Race Car Flea Market set for Saturday, March 18th at 7 a.m. Open to the public FREE of admission charge there is a $10.00 per space charge for those wanting to sell items. It is open to vendors, collectible sellers and dealers. There will be food and refreshments available.
For information telephone Joanne Bailey at 610.683.3075.
Grandview Speedway, a one-third-mile, banked clay oval is located on Passmore Road, just off Route 100 in Bechtelsville, PA, 10 miles north of Pottstown. For event information telephone 610.754.7688 or check in at www.grandviewspeedway.com. Those wishing to learn of marketing opportunities that are available at very reasonable rates are invited to telephone Ernie Saxton Communications, Inc. at 215.752.7797.

EXCITING RACING ACTION AT GRANDVIEW SPEEDWAY TO BE TELEVISED

BECHTELSVILLE, PA FEBRUARY 19, 2006 . . . The excitement of stock car racing action at the NASCAR sanctioned Grandview Speedway will be seen by many more people this year. Five events of stock car racing will be featured on the RCN4 television network with coverage reaching into Pennsylvania’s Lehigh Valley and several surrounding areas.
“This is great news for all involved at Grandview,” said track owner Bruce Rogers. “It is great for our racers to have their sponsors gaining additional exposure, it is great for our event sponsors and it is wonderful to see our racing events reach more people and hopefully have them come out and see a live event.”
The RCN4 coverage crew includes noted Area Auto Racing News columnist Randy Kane, National Speed Sport News columnist Gary London and track announcer Ernie Saxton who handles the victory lane interviews.
Each of the five events will have two hours of coverage and that coverage will be shown, tape delayed, several times according to the schedule released by RCN4.
“People tuning in to the RCN4 coverage will get a chance to see some very exciting racing action,” said track public relations director Ernie Saxton. “When you have such outstanding drivers as Duane Howard, Jeff Strunk, Craig VonDohren, Meme DeSantis, Ray Swinehart, Mike Gular, Terry Meitzler, Kevin Hirthler and so many others in action, it is bound to be some electrifying TV.”
Grandview Speedway will kick off their 44th consecutive season of professional stock car racing with a free-to-the-public practice session on Saturday, March 25th at 12 noon. The practice is open to all divisions of racing competition.
On Saturday, April 1st, 7 p.m., the NASCAR Modifieds and Late Models will race in a doubleheader show that will have the Modifieds highlighted in a 40-lap main event that will reward the winner with $3,000.
Season tickets, that include a reserved seat, are currently available for just $275. A season ticket includes all the Saturday night regular season stock car racing events from April through September.
For information on racing at Grandview Speedway telephone 610.754.7688 or check in at www.grandviewspeedway.com. To find out the great marketing opportunities available at the NASCAR sanctioned Berks County clay oval telephone Ernie Saxton Communications, Inc. at 215.752.7797.
The RCN4 Grandview Speedway TV Racing Schedule follows:

Date Time Event Air Time Replay Time
Sat April 1 - 7:00pm NASCAR MODIFIED & LATE MODELS - Tues April 4 at 8:00pm Friday, April 7 at 8:00pm; Tuesday, May 9 at 8:00pm; Friday, May 12 at 8:00pm
Sat May 13 - 7:30pm NASCAR Modified and Late Models - Fri May 19 at 8:00pm Tues, May 23 at 8:00pm; Friday June 23 at 8:00pm
Sat June 24 - 7:30pm NASCAR Modified and Late Models - Fri June 30 at 8:00pm; Friday, July 7 at 8:00pm; Tuesday, July 11 at 8:00pm
Wed July 19 - 7:30pm Thunder on the Hill 100-lap DIRT Super Series Big Block Modifieds. Friday, July 21 at 8pm; Friday August 4, 8 p.m.
Sat August 5 - 7:30 p.m.:00pm Stauffer Construction Forest Rogers Memorial for Modfieds, $10,000 to win plus Late Models. Tues Aug 8 at 8:00pm; Fri Aug 11 at 8:00pm; Fri Aug 19 at 8:00pm
Dates and times subject to change without notice.

LATE MODEL RACERS OFFER SOME EXCITING ACTION AT GRANDVIEW SPEEDWAY

BECHTELSVILLE, PA February 9, 2006 . . . When the racing season gets the green flag at NASCAR sanctioned Grandview Speedway on Saturday, April 1st, the Late Models and their past champions could very well be the center of attention.
Defending champion Ron Kline will be seeking his second straight title. This year the Green Lane, PA racer will be fielding his own entry having purchased the 2005 championship winning car. Pottstown’s Chuck Schutz, a former champion, will be back trying for another title. This season the veteran plans to run the full schedule of Saturday night events in a car sponsored by BPG Racing/Chad Sinon Motorsports.
Randy Stoudt, who also calls Pottstown home, has his sights set on becoming the all time leading feature winner in Late Models. The former champion presently has more than 30 wins while the career win mark is held by Jon Kellner Sr. with 57. Stoudt hopes to win often in 2006 and move closer to the record.
Two time champion Lou Egrie will be back looking for his third title in an Evans Heat Treatment sponsored entry owned by Frank and Doris McCarthy.
John Durling will be back to try for a second title driving for Bill Wharton who will field War-Head chassis entry for the former champion.
Four time Late Model champion Dean Stoudt is hoping to be able to find a new ride for the 2006 season so he can go after a fifth title. His 2005 car owner has decided not to field a car at Grandview Speedway this season.
Greg Hoffmaster, a veteran campaigner at the Berks County clay oval, has never won a championship but feels this could be a big season for him. The Pottstown racer will have Keenan’s Chevrolet of Limerick as his new primary sponsor. In addition there will be support from Schaeffer’s Harley Davidson/Buell (Orwigsburg), Volpe Express Inc.(Phoenixville), J&F Commercial Products and RM Lawn Maintenance (Pottstown).
Hoffmaster was a top 20 finisher in the final point standings last season in the chase for the NASCAR Late Model title.
The Late Models have become a popular attraction at Grandview Speedway and the star-studded array of racing talent shooting for the victories and the lucrative championship should make for some very exciting Saturday night racing action.
The Late Models get to race for two point funds with money coming from track owner Bruce Rogers and also from NASCAR.
Kicking off the 2006 season will be the annual Free-to-the-Public practice session set for Saturday, March 25th at 12 noon. The practice is open to all divisions of racing competition and the fan areas are open free to the public.
On Saturday, April 1st, 7 p.m. the 44th consecutive season of professional stock car racing will get the green flag with the NASCAR Modifieds and NASCAR Late Models in action with a 40-lap feature for the Modifieds topping the show.
Grandview Speedway is located just off Route 100 on Passmore Road in Bechtelsville, PA just 10 miles north of Pottstown. For information telephone 610.754.7688 or visit their website at www.grandviewspeedway.com.

SWINEHARTS, FATHER AND SON, READY FOR A BIG SEASON OF RACING AT GRANDVIEW

BECHTELSVILLE, PA February 1, 2006 . . . Veteran Modified stock car racer Ray Swinehart had a great season at NASCAR sanctioned Grandview Speedway in 2005. The former track champion won the two biggest events of the season, the Stauffer Construction Forrest Rogers Memorial and the T.H.Properties Freedom 76, worth more than $30,000.
“Winning those races was a big help to me financially since I had just built a new building for my J&L Speed Equipment business,” said Swinehart. “I put all that money to great use. It would be nice to be able to win them again this year.”
Swinehart plans to race his own 358 Modifieds at Grandview Speedway on Saturday nights. The cars will be Bicknell creations with power from both CMS Racing Engines and R&R Machine. Sponsorship will come from long time supporter P.K.Moyer Paving & Excavating and a new sponsor Sugg Chevrolet of Boyertown, PA. Of course Swinehart’s own J&L Speed Equipment will be on the car.
The Bechtelsville racer will also field an entry for racing at Big Diamond Raceway on Friday nights.
“I am planning on traveling around more in 2006 to run some big block Modified races,” said Swinehart. “I am getting to that age when I start thinking about retiring so I want to travel around more this year.”
Stanley Swinehart will be working with his dad to keep the race cars running at peak performance. “He has been a valuable part of our crew,” said Ray.
In addition Steve Swinehart, a feature winner in Modified competition at Grandview Speedway, will drive a car provided by his dad. The bright red Bicknell racer will see action each Saturday night at the one-third-mile, high banked clay oval. Steve’s car will carry the same sponsorship support as the Ray Swinehart entry.
The Swineharts will have plenty of competition at Grandview Speedway. The return of former champion Duane Howard in a BPG Racing sponsored entry has created a great deal of excitement. Craig VonDohren, a five time track champion, will be part of the BPG Racing Super Team that also includes young talent Ryan Watt. Defending Modified champion Jeff Strunk, Terry Meitzler, Tom Mayberry, Meme DeSantis, Mike Gular, Doug Manmiller, Jon Kellner, Danny Erb, Sean Merkel and a host of others will be in the thick of the battle for Modified victories and the lucrative NASCAR point championship. Strunk walked off with close to $25,000 in point fund money at the end of the 2005 season.
The Late Models will be the second part of the Saturday night racing shows with Ron Kline returning to try for a second straight championship. Consistent winner Randy Stoudt is planning to run a full season as is Chuck Schutz in a BPG Racing sponsored Late Model.
A free-to-the-public practice session is planned for all racers on Saturday, March 25th at noon. The season officially gets the green flag at 7 p.m. on Saturday, April 1st with a doubleheader show of NASCAR Modifieds (40 lap feature) and NASCAR Late Models.
Season tickets are presently available that include a reserved seat. Information on the reserved seats may be had at 610.754.7688.
Information on sponsorship opportunities, track magazine advertising, billboards, group rates and hospitality opportunities is available from Ernie Saxton Communications, Inc. at 215.752.7797.
To keep abreast of what is happening at Grandview Speedway check in at www.grandviewspeedway.com and sign up for the email FAN NEWS.
Grandview Speedway is located on Passmore Road, just off Route 100, in Bechtelsville, PA, 10 miles north of Pottstown.

STRUNK AND REA FORM STRONG TEAM FOR GRANDVIEW AND BIG DIAMOND RACEWAY

READING, PA January 26, 2006 . . . Veteran Modified stock car racer Jeff Strunk, a winner of 20 championships during his career, has teamed up with Reading’s Johnny Rea, a successful car owner, to challenge for the 358 Modified championships at Grandview Speedway and Big Diamond Raceway.
“Johnny and I feel we are going to have a very strong team to go after the two speedway titles and make a run for the NASCAR Division II championship (worth more than $25,000 at the end of the season),” said the five time Grandview Speedway NASCAR Modified champion. “ With Johnny’s success, winning a NASCAR championship at Big Diamond with driver Keith Hoffman in 2002, and my success at both Grandview and Big Diamond (a four time champion), we feel we are going to be tough to beat.”
The JR Motorsports team will field a Teo chassis Modified with Barry Gechter power plants. Gechter has built engines for Strunk in the past when he won titles with owner Keith Harring in 2000 and 2002 at Grandview Speedway.
The Johnny Rea owned Modified will carry the No. 1.
Strunk and Rea have been working overtime getting their new Teo chassis racers ready for the busy season ahead. The team just came together in the last couple of weeks.
Rea and Strunk are in the process of negotiating sponsorship for the team. They will be announcing their sponsors and team colors in the very near future.
In addition to racing the 358 Modifieds at Big Diamond Raceway in Minersville, PA on Friday nights and Grandview Speedway in Bechtelsville, PA on Saturday nights, Strunk is also looking to put together a 25-30 race schedule of Big Block Modified events running both the Advance Auto Parts Super Dirt Series and the Race of Champions Series.
Strunk is coming off a strong season having won his fourth straight Modified title and his fifth career title at Grandview Speedway. Strunk race 37 358 Modified events with five wins and he had eight races in the Thunder on the Hill and Race of Champions’ Big Block events getting two wins.
In addition the 37 year old racer ran six races at Bridgeport, NJ Speedway with all top six finishes including a second. He earned a second at Hagerstown, MD Speedway plus a third at Delaware International Speedway and two wins at Penn Can Speedway in Susquehanna, PA.
In addition to his NASCAR title at Grandview Speedway in 2005, Strunk also earned the Comdial Thunder on the Hill Modified Championship and the Race of Champions Southern Regional title.
During his long career Strunk has tallied 114 career Modified victories.

NASCAR SANCTIONED GRANDVIEW SPEEDWAY WILL KICK OFF 44TH SEASON MARCH 25

BECHTELSVILLE, PA January 11, 2006 . . . NASCAR stock car racing will be the main attraction at Grandview Speedway in 2006. The 44th consecutive season of professional stock car racing at the one-third-mile, banked clay oval will get the green flag on Saturday, March 25th, 12 noon. A free-to-the-public practice session will be the attraction with the session open to all types of race cars.
The chase for the 2006 championships for Modifieds and Late Model stock cars will start on Saturday, April 1, 7 p.m. when a doubleheader show will be topped by a 40-lap main event for the Modified stock cars.
“Before the rumors start, they normally do about this time of the year, the speedway is not closing. The track is not sold.” said track owner Bruce Rogers. “We are offering a solid schedule of Saturday night stock car racing with several special events being tossed in during the 2006 season. We are looking to have an exciting season of racing.”
Former track champion Duane Howard will be returning to action at Grandview Speedway driving the Chad Sinon owned BPG Racing #4 Modified. He will have stiff competition from such talented racers as Jon Kellner, Ryan Watt, five time track champion Craig VonDohren, Terry Meitzler, Danny Erb, Mike Gular, Ray Swinehart and a host of others.
Rogers also pointed out that Grandview Speedway will continue to be a NASCAR sanctioned speedway. Rumors had been circulating that the track would go independent this year.
In addition to the full schedule of Saturday night stock car racing Rogers will again team up with Bob Miller to present five Thunder on the Hill promotions that offer fans an opportunity to see a variety of auto racing attractions.
A number of exciting marketing opportunities exist for businesses wanting to benefit from marketing through motorsports. Details on event and award sponsorships, track magazine and billboard advertising and other opportunities are available from Ernie Saxton Communications, Inc. at Esaxton144@aol.com or telephone 215.752.7797.
“We think that businesses would be surprised to see how reasonable the costs are to be involved with the sport.” said Ernie Saxton. “It has been proven that auto racing fans do support those businesses that support their favorite sport. There are also group rates available along with sampling opportunities at the track. And the first turn pavilion is available for use for employee and group activities.”
For information on racing at Grandview Speedway and season tickets (that include a reserved seat) telephone 610.754.7688. Fans can also check in at www.grandviewspeedway.com to get the latest updates and to sign up for the FAN NEWS.

GRANDVIEW SPEEDWAY 2006 SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
This schedule is subject to change without notice. For information on events, weather, etc. Please call 610-754-7688. Local weather information is carried on WNPV 1440AM in Lansdale and WPAZ 1370AM Radio in Pottstown or check the weather report at www.grandviewspeedway.com. All events are scheduled to start at 7:30 PM unless otherwise indicated.
All Saturday night stock car racing events through September 2nd are NASCAR sanctioned.

Saturday, March 18 Spring Racer’s Flea Market Starting 6 AM (Rain Date: Saturday, March 19)
Saturday, March 25 FREE to the Public Practice Session. 12 Noon Open for all Divisions
Saturday, April 1 Modifieds (40 Laps) & Late Models Starting at 7 PM
Saturday, April 8 Modifieds & Late Models Starting at 7 PM
Saturday, April 15 Modifieds & Late Models Starting at 7 PM
Saturday, April 22 Modifieds & Late Models Starting at 7 PM
Saturday, April 29 Modifieds & Late Models Starting at 7 PM
Saturday, May 6 Modifieds & Late Models Starting at 7:30 PM
Saturday, May 13 Modifieds & Late Models
Tuesday, May 16 THUNDER ON THE HILL RACING SERIES
World of Outlaws 410 Sprints & ARDC Midgets
Saturday, May 20 Modifieds & Late Models – Auto Locator Magazine Night
Saturday, May 27 Modifieds & Late Models
Saturday, June 3 Modifieds & Late Models
Saturday, June 10 Modifieds & URC Sprints – Scott PowerSports Night
Saturday, June 17 Modifieds & Late Models
Saturday, June 24 Modifieds & Late Models
Tuesday, June 27 THUNDER ON THE HILL RACING SERIES
Pennsylvania Sprint Speed Week Series 410 Sprints/ARDC Wingless Midgets & Legends
Saturday, July 1 Modifieds & Firecracker 40 for Late Models
Saturday, July 8 Modifieds & Late Models
Saturday, July 15 Modifieds & Late Models
Wednesday, July 19 THUNDER ON THE HILL RACING SERIES
SUPER DIRT SERIES 100 LAP TRAFFIC JAM & 600 Modifieds
Saturday, July 22 Modifieds & Late Models – Hatfield Quality Meats Night
Saturday, July 29 Modifieds & Late Models
Saturday, August 5 Stauffer Construction Forrest Rogers Memorial
$10,000 to win for Modifieds Plus Late Models
Saturday, August 12 Modifieds & Late Models (Forrest Rogers Rain Date)
Saturday, August 19 Modifieds & Late Models
Tuesday, August 22 THUNDER ON THE HILL RACING SERIES
Grandview Thunder 5-25’s 410 Sprints, 358 Modifieds, 600cc Sprints,
Rolling Thunder Legends, 600 Modifieds
Saturday, August 26 Modifieds & Late Models – Mavericks Motorcycle Club Night
Saturday, September 2 Modifieds & Late Models – BPG Racing/Chad Sinon Motorsports Night
Thursday, September 7 THP Properties Annual Freedom 76 Golf Tournament
Saturday, September 9 36th Annual THP Properties Freedom 76 Modified Classic.
$20,000 to win 7 PM starting time
Saturday, September 16 Open Competition Modifieds & Late Models 7 PM
(Rain Date for Freedom 76)
Saturday, October 14 THUNDER ON THE HILL RACING SERIES
Grandview Thunder 5-25’s URC Sprints, 358 Modifieds, Rolling Thunder Legends,
ARDC Midgets, Late Models, Vintage Race Cars, 358 Modified Non-Winner’s Race
Saturday, October 21 Fall Racer’s Flea Market Starting at 6 AM (Rain Date: Sunday, October 22)
Saturday, December 16 Annual Awards Dinner, Kutztown, PA Fire Co. Social Hall

Thunder on the Hill Racing Series is a Bruce Rogers/Bob Miller Promotion
Visit our web sites: www.grandviewspeedway.com and www.thunderonthehillracingseries.com.

DUANE HOWARD JOINS CHAD SINON SUPER TEAM AT GRANDVIEW SPEEDWAY

BLUE BELL, PA January 3, 2006 . . . Veteran Modified stock car racer Duane Howard will be returning to Grandview Speedway in 2006. Howard is a three time champion and winner of 14 feature races at the NASCAR sanctioned one-third-mile, banked clay oval.
Chad Sinon, the very successful Modified stock car owner who has been the car owner champion at the Berks County oval the past three years, has announced that Howard will be at the wheel of his BPG Racing/Chad Sinon Motorsports NASCAR Modified entry when the season kicks off at Grandview Speedway on Saturday, April 1, 2006.
“We are really very excited about the prospects of winning another lucrative Modified title at Grandview,” said the successful Blue Bell, PA businessman. “Duane is excited to be returning to the Bechtelsville track. He has had much success there in the past and it is close to his Oley home. We really feel that we can win another title and perhaps even take home a NASCAR Divisional title. This is the start of a new success story for our team.”
For the past few years Howard has seen action at Bridgeport, NJ Speedway where he has been a consistent winner (24 Big Block Modified victories) and four-time track champion including winning the Modified stock car title in 2005.
Howard also was a regular at NASCAR sanctioned Big Diamond Raceway in Minersville, PA during the 2005 season and was a multi feature winner and in the thick of the battle for the track title. Howard has won five championships at Big Diamond Raceway in the past and has 49 career Modified wins. He is expected to be a consistent performer there in 2006 driving a Chad Sinon Motorsports/BPG Racing entry.
Howard will be joining the “Super Team” that Sinon has put together at Grandview and includes five time champion Craig VonDohren and talented young Ryan Watt. In addition Sinon will be providing some “support” for Modified racers Mike Gular, Bobby Trapper and John Willman.
Sponsorship support for the Sinon/BPG Motorsports teams will come from Barringer &Associates Real Estate and Insurance Services, Teo Fabrications, Penske Racing Shocks, Litech Sytems, Bair Wheel Repair, Baker Carburetion, Art’s Radiator, Main Racing Engines, Mojo Sport Fishing and Ristorante San Marco (Ambler, PA).
The team also supports Alex’s Lemonade Stand, Maverick’s Motorcycle Club and BACA Biker’s Against Child Abuse of Montgomery County (PA).
Additional race dates for the BPG Racing/Chad Sinon Motorsports will be announced in the near future as other tracks and organizations announce their schedules.

STRUNK AND SINON CELEBRATE THEIR THIRD NASCAR MODIFIED TITLE WHILE KLINE AND GREBE CELEBRATE THEIR FIRST LATE MODEL TITLE AT GRANDVIEW SPEEDWAY BANQUET

KUTZTOWN, PA DECEMBER 17, 2005 . . . For the third year in a row Jeff Strunk was able to drive a Chad Sinon owned BPG Racing NASCAR Modified to a NASCAR Dodge Weekly Series Modified championship at Berks County’s Grandview Speedway. In the NASCAR Late Model division Ron Kline drove the Junior Grebe owned Zern’s Market sponsored Late Model to their first championship.
Strunk, winner of his fourth straight championship and fifth overall title, picked up close to $25,000 for his BPG Racing/Chad Sinon Motorsports team at the annual Grandview Speedway Awards Banquet held at the Kutztown, PA Fire Hall on Saturday night. More than 400 were on hand to see the Bethel, PA racer and his Blue Bell, PA car owner accept their point fund checks and other awards, including huge six foot trophies, for their championship efforts.
Strunk and Sinon earned four feature wins and tallied up 4711 points on their way to the title.
Five times champion Craig VonDohren of Oley, PA picked up second place awards earning one feature win and garnering 3848 points. Third spot was earned by former champion Terry Meitzler of Kutztown, PA with a feature win and 3666 points.
Ron Kline and Junior Grebe picked up a large chunk of point fund money in return for their Late Model championship effort. The team picked up five feature wins and 4618 counters grabbing their first title. Veteran Rick Todorow of Quakertown, PA grabbed second spot with 4058 points even though he was not able to grab a feature victory. Brian Shuey of Hamburg, PA came home in third spot with 3976 points and a feature win.
The top ten drivers in the NASCAR Modified and Late Model divisions were presented with point fund checks as were the top five car owners. 11th through 20th place drivers went home with beautiful trophies.
The prestigious Jerry Glase Memorial Awards, in recognition of outstanding behind the scenes support of the sport, were presented to Jim Brown and Tommy Kramer. Brown, who received a standing ovation, has sponsored the Late Model Cash Dash for the last two seasons to the tune of $225 each Saturday night in addition to kicking in other cash awards and sponsorship support. Kramer is a “jack of all trades” employee at the track whose energetic efforts help keep the show moving along at the Bechtelsville racing plant. The Jerry Glase award is sponsored and selected by Marilyn and Ernie Saxton.
The Grandview Groove Track Magazine Most Popular Driver Awards, voted by the fans, went to Allentown, PA WAEB-AM radio personality and racer Bobby Gunther Walsh in the Modifieds and talented youngster Sean Merkel in the Late Models.
Special Appreciation Awards were presented to T.H. Properties and Stauffer Construction for their continued sponsorship support of major events at the track. Emma Schnable received an award for her work on behalf of the speedway. Jeff D’Ambrosio Dodge of Downingtown, PA received a “thank you” award for providing the Dodge Ram pace truck during the season.
A number of media, invited guests of the speedway, were presented with tokens of appreciation for their continued support of the NASCAR sanctioned speedway.
Colt Harris earned the Modified Rookie of the Year award while other special awards in the Modifieds went to Ryan Taylor as Best Newcomer; Ryan Watt as Most Improved Driver; Sportsmanship Award went to Kyle Weiss; Best Appearing Car Award went to John Tschudy; Best Appearing Crew Award went to John Kellner Sr./Cary Duncan’s #85AM while the Hard Luck Award went to veteran racer Kerry Kratz.
In the Late Models Sean Merkel, who raced in both divisions, earned the Rookie of the Year Award while Doug Snyder, a former Micro Sprint racer, took the Best Newcomer Award. Dean Schaffer, third in the final standings, earned the Most Improved Driver Award. Harry Neiman was the recipient of the Hard Luck Award with Rick Todorow getting the Best Appearing Car Award with his #93 Late Model. Mike Kellner’s No. 57 crew took home the Best Appearing Crew Award and two times Late Model champion Lou Egrie was given the Sportsmanship Award.
NASCAR, represented by Dodge Weekly Series regional director Ron Bennett, presented beautiful awards to the top three drivers in both divisions of competition while the NASCAR Craftsman Mechanic of the Year Award went to Don Schaeffer who owns the #712 (driven by Terry Meitzler) and the #327 (driven by Brad Missimer) in NASCAR Modified competition.
The 2006 season at Grandview Speedway will kick off with a free to the public practice session on March 25th while the point chase gets the green flag on Saturday, April 1st at 7 p.m. with the NASCAR Dodge Weekly Series Modifieds and Late Models in action.
Season tickets, offering a generous discount for fans that attend on a regular basis, are available by telephoning the track office at 610.754.7688. A reserved seat goes with the season ticket and the ticket is good for ALL Saturday night events at the Berks County clay oval.
Track announcer and public relations person Ernie Saxton, who MC’d the banquet, wished everyone a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year on behalf of the Rogers family has they get ready to start the 44th consecutive season of professional stock car racing at the Grandview Speedway.

OFFICIAL 2005 FINAL DRIVER POINT STANDINGS FOR NASCAR DODGE WEEKLY SERIES MODIFIEDS
1. Jeff Strunk, Bethel, PA #88 4711****
2. Craig VonDohren, Oley, PA #70D 3848*
3. Terry Meitzler, Kutztown, PA #712 3666*
4. Mike Gular, Harleysville, PA #53 3660*
5. Keith Brightbill, Mohnton, PA #14 3548
6. Kevin Hartnett, Perkasie, PA #81 3260*
7. Ray Swinehart, Bechtelsville, PA #33 3254**
8. Jon Kellner, Lansdale, PA #85AM 3243**
9. Tracy Readinger, Oley, PA #2T 3093
10. Ryan Watt, Phoenixville, PA #14W 3082*
11. Doug Manmiller, Wyomissing, PA #00 2954*
12. Kenny Gilmore, Fleetwood, PA #45 2904
13. Danny Erb, Boyertown, PA #44 2719*
14. Kyle Weiss, Hamburg, PA #21K 2593
15. Tom Mayberry, Sellersville, PA #61 2489
16. Shawn Reimert, Oley, PA #91 2424*
17. Meme DeSantis, Temple, PA #11/357 2395*
18. Rick Schaffer, Woxall, PA #6jr 2392
19. John Willman, Birdsboro, PA #74W 2299
20. Donny Erb, Douglassville, PA #42 2267
Other Feature Winners - Larry Solomon*

OFFICIAL 2005 FINAL DRIVER POINT STANDINGS FOR NASCAR LATE MODELS
1. Ron Kline, Green Lane, PA #3 4618*****
2. Rick Todorow, Quakertown, PA #93 4058
3. Brian Shuey, Hamburg, PA #5D 3976*
4. Dean Schaeffer, Douglassville, PA #39 3860
5. Steve Sennott, Gilbertsville, PA #61 3802
6. Lou Egrie, Willow Grove, PA #X4 3789
7. Mike Kellner, Lansdale, PA #57 3640**
8. Sean Merkel, Gilbertsville, PA #118 3525**
9. Dean Stoudt, East Greenville, PA #77 3510
10. Randy Stoudt, Pottstown, PA #22 3485*****
11. Buddy Wharton, Birdsboro, PA #7B 3476
12. John Giesler, Aston, PA #ZT1 3440*
13. Dave Conover, Royersford, PA #327 3168
14. Junior Grebe, Gilbertsville, PA #73 3132*
15. Harry Neiman, Bower Beach, DE #34 3048
16. Dallas Breidenbach, Pottstown, PA #2 2774
17. Kelly Snyder, Green Lane, PA #102 2718
18. Bill Henning, Lansdale, PA #80 2361
19. Chuck Schutz, Pottstown, PA #ONE 2087
20. Doug Snyder, Birdsboro, PA #69s 1985
* = Feature Winner

NASCAR Dodge Weekly Series Modified Owner Point Standings
1. Chad Sinon #88.……………….…….…….4711
2. Bill Devine #70D…………………..………3848
3. Schaeffer Motorsports #712.………..………..3666
4. Breitenstein Motorsports #14.…….…………3548
5. Rudy Gular #53.…………………………. 3380
6. Bailey Fabrications #81.………….……… . 3260
7. Ray Swinehart #33.…………….…………3254
8. Cary Duncan #85AM………….………… 3243
9. Donnie Hoffman #2T………….………… 3093
10.Ryan Watt #14W……………..………… 3082

TOP TEN NASCAR LATE MODEL OWNER STANDINGS
1. Junior Grebe #3.…………………………4618
2. Isabell and Rick Todorow #93.…………….. 4058
3. Charlotte and David Eyrich #5D……………3976
4. Dean Schaeffer #39.…………………… 3860
5. Steve Sennott #61.………………………3802
6. Frank and Doris McCarthy #X4.….……… 3789
7. Jon Kellner #57.……………………… 3640
8. Merkel Racing #118.…………….……… 3525
9. Kay and Bill Wharton #7B……………… 3476
10.T&B Racing #77.……………….……… 3250

GRANDVIEW SPEEDWAY FAN NEWS - NOVEMBER 20, 2005
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SEASON TICKETS ARE AVAILABLE FOR 2006 SEASON
Fans interested in obtaining season passes for the 2006 season can purchase them for $275 (adults) and $100 (youngsters 6 thru 11). A second pass is good for all Saturday night events through the T.H. Properties Freedom 76.
Season pass holders will be allowed to pick out the seat they would like to have as their reserved seat for the season.
For information or to order season tickets place call the speedway at 610.754.7688 or email Esaxton144@aol.com.
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BANQUET ATTENDEES SHOULD BE AWARE that the Kutztown, PA Fire Hall is SMOKE FREE. Doors will open at 4 p.m. for the annual awards banquet with dinner being served at 6 p.m.
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ADDITIONAL RULES CHANGES FOR 2006 ANNOUNCED FOR GRANDVIEW SPEEDWAY RACERS

BECHTELSVILLE, PA NOVEMBER 5, 2005 . . .Continuing their efforts to control the increasing costs of racing and wanting to be sure all the racers are “playing on a level playing field” Grandview Speedway has announced additional rule changes for the 2006 season.
“Mike Kelly has been working with racers and engine builders as he continues to polish the rules for 2006,” said track owner Bruce Rogers. “He has listened to their input and that has helped us immensely in creating rules that we feel will best serve the racers at Grandview Speedway.”
For the Late Models in 2006 all 2005 engine rules will apply. The only exception will be that a maximum compression ratio allowed will be 10.5 to 1. There will be NO aluminum, Ford N, or Chevy LS-1 HEADS allowed in competition.
For the NASCAR Modifieds current 2005 rules for the cast iron head “9 to 1” engine will be enforced except for carburetion. The current 650CFM or the optional 750CFM HolleyHP Series #0-80535-1 or #4779 (with current acceptable modifications) will be permitted on engines using the following cylinder heads: Chevrolet with 23 degree valve angle, Ford with 20 degree valve angle and Mopar with 18 degree valve angle. All others will use the current 650CFM carburetor.
ENGINE INSPECTIONS will take place on a random basis. Officials may request removal of an intake manifold, cylinder head or oil pan of any engine at any time. Any engine violations will incur the loss of ALL MONEY for the race event and a point’s penalty. A second offense will include indefinite suspension. An engine inspection will be required before a suspended racer is reinstated.
The carburetor size with the Brodix Spec Head is to be determined.
Rules relating to Cylinder Heads (Chevy #SP CH BARE, Ford #SP FO BARE and Mopar #SP MO BARE only):
1. Spec heads will be supplied with CNC bowl blend and intake port match.
2. No grinding or blending of CNC machine work.
3. No grinding, polishing or “undercover porting” anywhere on casting.
4. No welding or epoxy permitted.
5. No titanium valves
6. Titanium valve spring retainers are permitted.
7. Maximum valve size, 2.080 intake and 1.600 exhaust, stem diameter 11/32”.
8 Valve angle, position, seats and guides to remain as cast.
9. No altering or reshaping valve guides.
10. Angle milling maximum 1.0 degree
11. Serial numbers will remain untouched.
12. Brodix is the authorized repair facility. Notification, authorization and documentation must be supplied to Grandview Speedway for all repairs.
CRANKSHAFT: Any stock appearing forged or cast steel crankshaft is permitted. OEM strokes permitted are: Chevy 3.48”, Ford 3.5”, Mopar 3.45” or 3.51”. Can not lighten. Drilling for balance only. Knife edging, pendulum cutting, aero edging, etc. is not permitted. No holes or gun drilling is allowed in the main journal center line area. AN INSPECTION PLUG must be installed in the oil pan, 1” pipe plug minimum, in line with the first two connecting rods. Currently officially sealed engines will not require an oil pan inspection plug until rebuilt or 2007.
CONNECTING RODS must be solid steel only, any length.
PISTONS: Flat top or inverted dome 3 ring only with compression ratio maximum 10.5 to 1. Maximum overbore .060”. 363 cubic inch maximum.
MISCELLANEOUS: 1. Rear deck maximum height 47” from ground. No spoilers. 1 “(one inch) tolerance will be permitted.
2. No cockpit adjustable components EXCEPT brake bias and pan hard rod.
3. No aluminum wheels are allowed.
Questions relating to rules changes should be directed to Mike Kelly at KELLYMI@PTD.NET.
The champions and outstanding performers from the 2005 NASCAR stock car racing season will be honored on December 17th at the annual Grandview Speedway Awards Banquet taking place at the Kutztown, PA Fire Hall. A few tickets still remain. Information may be had by telephoning Vicki Gehris at 610.367.2776.
The 2006 season will kick off with a “free-to-the-public” practice session on Saturday, March 25th at noon. The season will be open to all divisions of racing competition. And the chase for the lucrative point championships will get the green flag on Saturday, April 1, 7 p.m.
Grandview Speedway is located on Passmore Road, just off Route 100, in Bechtelsville, PA, 10 miles north of Pottstown. For information telephone 610.754.7688 or check in at www.grandviewspeedway.com.
SPECIAL RATES FOR RACE TEAM SPONSORS AND RACE TEAMS. Information on opportunities for marketing through motorsports at very reasonable rates is available through Ernie Saxton Communications, Inc. at 215.752.7797. Opportunities include event sponsorship, track magazine advertising, billboards and more. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
STRUNK, WATT AND VONDOHREN MAKE UP BPG RACING/CHAD SINON MOTORSPORTS TEAM

BLUE BELL, PA NOVEMBER 17, 2005 . . . There is bad news for other Modified racers but great news for local racing fans. A current champion, a former champion and a possible future champion will make up the three car effort that car owner Chad Sinon will bring to NASCAR sanctioned Grandview Speedway in 2006.
Jeff Strunk, winner of five Modified titles at the Berks County clay oval, will be driving an all-new Teo Pro car. The Bethel, PA racer will be going after an unprecedented sixth Modified championship. 2006 will mark the fourth straight season that Sinon and Strunk have been together and the team has won three straight titles at Bechtelsville’s Grandview Speedway.
Five times champion Craig VonDohren, last a championship winner at Grandview in 2001, will be in a second BPG Racing/Chad Sinon Motorsports Teo Modified. Oley, PA based VonDohren is tied with Rick Schaffer as the all time leading feature winner at Grandview with 51 victories. Second in the final standings for the NASCAR Modifieds in 2005, VonDohren will be looking to unseat Strunk in the chase for the lucrative track title.
The third member of the three-car Modified team will be rising young star Ryan Watt. The Boyertown, PA racer had a feature win in 2005 and finished in the top ten in the final NASCAR Modified point standings. The young racer will be looking to be a serious contender for feature wins and the track championship driving the BPG Racing/Chad Sinon Motorsports Teo Modified.
“We have the makings of what we feel is the strongest Championship Chase effort ever fielded at Grandview Speedway by one car owner. I think we will be tough to beat,” said Chad Sinon, a successful Blue Bell, PA businessperson. “This will be my final season as a car owner and I wanted to go out with a big finish. Perhaps we can win many features and finish 1-2-3 in the chase for the title. I will not even venture a guess as to who will finish where. And there is certainly a strong possibility that one of them could earn a NASCAR Divisional championship.”
Fans may rest assured that there will be additional racing plans announced in the near future as soon as schedules are completed with several tracks and sanctioning organizations.
Sponsorship for the three car team at Grandview Speedway will come from a variety of well known companies in the industry and some local businesses. Included are Barringer Associates Real Estate and Insurance Services, Stauffer Construction, Ristorante San Marco, Teo Fabrications, MAIN Racing Engines, Morrison Performance, Penske Racing Shocks, ISC Racers Tape, Litech Systems, Baker Carburetion, Bair Wheel Repair, Weikel Racewear and Simpson.
Of course the BPG Racing and Chad Sinon Motorsports names will be prominent on all the race cars.
Strunk and Sinon will be honored as the Grandview Speedway NASCAR Modified championship team at the annual awards banquet being held on December 17th at the Kutztown, PA Fire Hall. Strunk will collect more than $22,000 for his championship winning effort in the Sinon owned Modified.
Grandview Speedway, a NASCAR sanctioned one-third-mile banked clay track, located in Bechtelsville, PA will kick off their 2006 season on Saturday, April 1st with a 7 p.m. show featuring Modifieds and Late Models. A free-to-the-public practice session will be presented at 12 noon on March 25th.
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STRUNK, WATT AND VONDOHREN MAKE UP BPG RACING/CHAD SINON MOTORSPORTS TEAM

BLUE BELL, PA NOVEMBER 17, 2005 . . . There is bad news for other Modified racers but great news for local racing fans. A current champion, a former champion and a possible future champion will make up the three car effort that car owner Chad Sinon will bring to NASCAR sanctioned Grandview Speedway in 2006.
Jeff Strunk, winner of five Modified titles at the Berks County clay oval, will be driving an all-new Teo Pro car. The Bethel, PA racer will be going after an unprecedented sixth Modified championship. 2006 will mark the fourth straight season that Sinon and Strunk have been together and the team has won three straight titles at Bechtelsville’s Grandview Speedway.
Five times champion Craig VonDohren, last a championship winner at Grandview in 2001, will be in a second BPG Racing/Chad Sinon Motorsports Teo Modified. Oley, PA based VonDohren is tied with Rick Schaffer as the all time leading feature winner at Grandview with 51 victories. Second in the final standings for the NASCAR Modifieds in 2005, VonDohren will be looking to unseat Strunk in the chase for the lucrative track title.
The third member of the three-car Modified team will be rising young star Ryan Watt. The Boyertown, PA racer had a feature win in 2005 and finished in the top ten in the final NASCAR Modified point standings. The young racer will be looking to be a serious contender for feature wins and the track championship driving the BPG Racing/Chad Sinon Motorsports Teo Modified.
“We have the makings of what we feel is the strongest Championship Chase effort ever fielded at Grandview Speedway by one car owner. I think we will be tough to beat,” said Chad Sinon, a successful Blue Bell, PA businessperson. “This will be my final season as a car owner and I wanted to go out with a big finish. Perhaps we can win many features and finish 1-2-3 in the chase for the title. I will not even venture a guess as to who will finish where. And there is certainly a strong possibility that one of them could earn a NASCAR Divisional championship.”
Fans may rest assured that there will be additional racing plans announced in the near future as soon as schedules are completed with several tracks and sanctioning organizations.
Sponsorship for the three car team at Grandview Speedway will come from a variety of well known companies in the industry and some local businesses. Included are Barringer Associates Real Estate and Insurance Services, Stauffer Construction, Ristorante San Marco, Teo Fabrications, MAIN Racing Engines, Morrison Performance, Penske Racing Shocks, ISC Racers Tape, Litech Systems, Baker Carburetion, Bair Wheel Repair, Weikel Racewear and Simpson.
Of course the BPG Racing and Chad Sinon Motorsports names will be prominent on all the race cars.
Strunk and Sinon will be honored as the Grandview Speedway NASCAR Modified championship team at the annual awards banquet being held on December 17th at the Kutztown, PA Fire Hall. Strunk will collect more than $22,000 for his championship winning effort in the Sinon owned Modified.
Grandview Speedway, a NASCAR sanctioned one-third-mile banked clay track, located in Bechtelsville, PA will kick off their 2006 season on Saturday, April 1st with a 7 p.m. show featuring Modifieds and Late Models. A free-to-the-public practice session will be presented at 12 noon on March 25th.

ADDITIONAL RULES CHANGES FOR 2006 ANNOUNCED FOR GRANDVIEW SPEEDWAY RACERS

BECHTELSVILLE, PA NOVEMBER 5, 2005 . . .Continuing their efforts to control the increasing costs of racing and wanting to be sure all the racers are “playing on a level playing field” Grandview Speedway has announced additional rule changes for the 2006 season.
“Mike Kelly has been working with racers and engine builders as he continues to polish the rules for 2006,” said track owner Bruce Rogers. “He has listened to their input and that has helped us immensely in creating rules that we feel will best serve the racers at Grandview Speedway.”
For the Late Models in 2006 all 2005 engine rules will apply. The only exception will be that a maximum compression ratio allowed will be 10.5 to 1. There will be NO aluminum, Ford N, or Chevy LS-1 HEADS allowed in competition.
For the NASCAR Modifieds current 2005 rules for the cast iron head “9 to 1” engine will be enforced except for carburetion. The current 650CFM or the optional 750CFM HolleyHP Series #0-80535-1 or #4779 (with current acceptable modifications) will be permitted on engines using the following cylinder heads: Chevrolet with 23 degree valve angle, Ford with 20 degree valve angle and Mopar with 18 degree valve angle. All others will use the current 650CFM carburetor.
ENGINE INSPECTIONS will take place on a random basis. Officials may request removal of an intake manifold, cylinder head or oil pan of any engine at any time. Any engine violations will incur the loss of ALL MONEY for the race event and a point’s penalty. A second offense will include indefinite suspension. An engine inspection will be required before a suspended racer is reinstated.
The carburetor size with the Brodix Spec Head is to be determined.
Rules relating to Cylinder Heads (Chevy #SP CH BARE, Ford #SP FO BARE and Mopar #SP MO BARE only):
1. Spec heads will be supplied with CNC bowl blend and intake port match.
2. No grinding or blending of CNC machine work.
3. No grinding, polishing or “undercover porting” anywhere on casting.
4. No welding or epoxy permitted.
5. No titanium valves
6. Titanium valve spring retainers are permitted.
7. Maximum valve size, 2.080 intake and 1.600 exhaust, stem diameter 11/32”.
8 Valve angle, position, seats and guides to remain as cast.
9. No altering or reshaping valve guides.
10. Angle milling maximum 1.0 degree
11. Serial numbers will remain untouched.
12. Brodix is the authorized repair facility. Notification, authorization and documentation must be supplied to Grandview Speedway for all repairs.
CRANKSHAFT: Any stock appearing forged or cast steel crankshaft is permitted. OEM strokes permitted are: Chevy 3.48”, Ford 3.5”, Mopar 3.45” or 3.51”. Can not lighten. Drilling for balance only. Knife edging, pendulum cutting, aero edging, etc. is not permitted. No holes or gun drilling is allowed in the main journal center line area. AN INSPECTION PLUG must be installed in the oil pan, 1” pipe plug minimum, in line with the first two connecting rods. Currently officially sealed engines will not require an oil pan inspection plug until rebuilt or 2007.
CONNECTING RODS must be solid steel only, any length.
PISTONS: Flat top or inverted dome 3 ring only with compression ratio maximum 10.5 to 1. Maximum overbore .060”. 363 cubic inch maximum.
MISCELLANEOUS: 1. Rear deck maximum height 47” from ground. No spoilers. 1 “(one inch) tolerance will be permitted.
2. No cockpit adjustable components EXCEPT brake bias and pan hard rod.
3. No aluminum wheels are allowed.
Questions relating to rules changes should be directed to Mike Kelly at KELLYMI@PTD.NET.
The champions and outstanding performers from the 2005 NASCAR stock car racing season will be honored on December 17th at the annual Grandview Speedway Awards Banquet taking place at the Kutztown, PA Fire Hall. A few tickets still remain. Information may be had by telephoning Vicki Gehris at 610.367.2776.
The 2006 season will kick off with a “free-to-the-public” practice session on Saturday, March 25th at noon. The season will be open to all divisions of racing competition. And the chase for the lucrative point championships will get the green flag on Saturday, April 1, 7 p.m.
Grandview Speedway is located on Passmore Road, just off Route 100, in Bechtelsville, PA, 10 miles north of Pottstown. For information telephone 610.754.7688 or check in at www.grandviewspeedway.com.
Information on opportunities for marketing through motorsports at very reasonable rates is available through Ernie Saxton Communications, Inc. at 215.752.7797. Opportunities include event sponsorship, track magazine advertising, billboards and more.

MEDIA NOTE…This is a corrected version of the Rule Changes release sent to you on October 14th. This was a miscommunication between those in Bechtelsville and me down here in Daytona Beach. #6 should read that Titanium retainers ARE PERMITTED. We apologize for the confusion. Ernie Saxton

COMING EVENTS: Saturday, October 22nd, 6 a.m. Annual Racers Flea Market on the Grandview Speedway Grounds
Saturday, December 17th, 4 p.m. Annual Awards Banquet, Kutztown, PA Fire Hall

GRANDVIEW SPEEDWAY ANNOUNCES RULE CHANGES FOR MODIFIEDS AND LATE MODELS

BECHTELSVILLE, PA October 14, 2005 . . . Feeling it was a time for some changes, Grandview Speedway event organizer Bruce Rogers has announced a number of rule changes for the Modifieds and the Late Model stock cars taking effect for the 2006 racing season.
At present plans call for the annual free-to-the-public practice session to take place on Saturday, March 25th at 1 p.m. The session will be open to all divisions of competition. The chase for the lucrative point championships will kick off the 44th season on Saturday, April 1st (April Fool’s Day), with racing action scheduled to start at 7 p.m.
“We wanted to give the racing teams plenty of notice regarding the rule changes being put in place for the 2006 season,” said Rogers. “We think that these changes will have quite an impact on the racing at Grandview Speedway and will open the door for outsiders to be part of the exciting racing action that we offer.”
A Grandview Speedway official will be on hand at the Saturday, October 22nd, Racers Flea Market (on the speedway grounds) from 10 a.m. to 12 noon to answer any questions relating to the changes being made.
Engine rules will now allow any stock appearing steel or cast crankshaft to be allowed. OEM stroke only, with no lightning allowed in any manner. Knife edging, pendulum type cutting, aero edging, etc. is not allowed. No holes are allowed in the main journal center line area. An inspection plug must be installed in the oil pan, one (1”) inch pipe plug minimum, in line with the first two connecting rods. However those with currently sealed engines will not be required to have an oil pan inspection plug until there is an engine rebuild or 2007.
Only solid steel connecting rods will be allowed.
With regard to carburetors the 750CFM 11P Series - Part #0-80535-1 or #4779 (with current acceptable modifications) using the current cast iron cylinder heads will be allowed with Chevrolet with 23 degree valve angle; Ford with 20 degree valve angle or Chrysler with
18 degree valve angle. ALL OTHERS WILL USE THE CURRENT HOLLEY 650 CFM.
With aluminum cylinder heads (Brodix Spec), carburetor size with the Brodix Spec Head is to be determined.
Chevrolet Part #SP CH Bare
Ford Part # SP FO Bare
Chrysler Part # SP MO Bare
1. Spec heads will be supplied with CNC bowl blend and intake port match
2. No grinding or blending of CNC machine work
3. No grinding, polishing or “undercover porting” anywhere on casting.
4. No welding or epoxy permitted.
5. No titanium valves are permitted BUT titanium retainers are permitted.
6. Maximum valve size, 2.080 intake and 1.600 exhaust with stem diameter at 11/32”.
7. Valve angle, position, seats and guides remain as cast.
8. No altering or reshaping valve guides.
9. Angle milling is a maximum 1.0 degree.
10. Serial numbers will remain untouched.
11. Brodix is the authorized repair facility. Notification, authorization and documentation must be supplied to Grandview Speedway for all repairs.
PISTONS: Flat Top 3 (three) Ring only with a compression ratio of Maximum 10.5 to 1. 10.51 will incur a penalty. Maximum overbore will be .060”, 360 cubic inch maximum (361 will incur a penalty).
ENGINE INSPECTIONS will occur at random. Grandview Speedway may request removal of cylinder heads and/or oil pan at random. Any engine violation will incur the loss of ALL MONEY AND POINTS FOR THE EVENT. A second offense will include an INDEFINITE SUSPENSION. An engine inspection by Grandview Speedway officials will be required before reinstatement.
Changes for the Modified stock cars only include the rear deck maximum height being allowed at 47” from ground. No spoilers or spoiler effects. One inch (1”) tolerance will be allowed.
No cockpit adjustable components will be allowed except for brake bias.
And there be NO ALUMINUM WHEELS allowed in competition at Grandview Speedway.
Questions relating to the new rules in place may be directed to the track office at 610.754.7688.
Please check in at www.grandviewspeedway.com for the latest news pertaining to plans for the 2006 auto racing season at Grandview Speedway as those plans are made available.
Fans and racers are invited to sign up for the Grandview Speedway FAN NEWS, sent out via email on at least a monthly basis, at the website.
Season passes will again be available for the 2006 season. Passes would make a great Christmas gift for the race fan on the list. Telephone the track office for information on season passes.
Information on opportunities for marketing through motorsports (sponsorship of an event, billboards, award sponsorship, track magazine advertising and more) is available through Ernie Saxton Communications, Inc. at 215.752.7797 or 215.752.2392. A descriptive brochure is available outlining all opportunities for 2006.
Grandview Speedway is located on Passmore Road, just a short distance off Route 100, in Bechtelsville, PA, just 10 miles north of Pottstown on Route 100.

STRUNK WINS FIFTH TITLE WHILE KLINE GETS HIS FIRST AT GRANDVIEW SPEEDWAY
GRANDVIEW FANS DONATE CLOSE TO $7,000 TO HURRICANE VICTIMS

BECHTELSVILLE, PA September 30, 2005 . . . . For the fifth time in his career Jeff Strunk has won the NASCAR Dodge Weekly Series Modified Championship at Grandview Speedway while Ron Kline is the 2005 NASCAR Dodge Late Model Championship for the first time.
Strunk earned the title with four feature race victories and a total of 4711 points. The Bethel, PA based racer will be honored at the annual awards banquet set for the Kutztown, PA Fire Hall on Saturday, December 17th. Chad Sinon, a successful Blue Bell, PA businessman, will collect the Championship car owner awards having fielded the BPG Racing/Chad Sinon Motorsports No. 88 Modified for Strunk.
More than 400 competitors, fans and media are expected to be on hand to honor Strunk along with Ron Kline. The veteran Late Model racer from Green Lane, PA tallied five feature wins and 4618 points on his way to a first championship. Kline, who drove the Tom Oates Chevrolet sponsored No. 3, will share the championship awards with car owner Junior Grebe
Craig VonDohren of Oley, PA, also a five time Modified champion, finished second with 3848 counters and one feature win. Former champion Terry Meitzler (Kutztown) earned a third in a late season charge grabbing one feature win and a total of 3666 points. Mike Gular (Harleysville) earned a career first feature win while earning 3660 counters. Fifth in the final standings was Keith Brightbill. The Mohnton based racer had 3548 points but was unable to crack victory lane.
Strunk and Sinon will share $10,000 as the Modified champions in addition to NASCAR point fund money and contingency awards. Strunk will also pick up $12,000 as the fourth place finisher in the NASCAR Division II point standings.
Rick Todorow (Quakertown) had an impressive season earning second in the Late Model standings without benefit of a feature win but was a consistent performer tallying 4058 points. Brian Shuey (Hamburg) grabbed third with 3976 points and a feature victory. Dean Schaeffer (Douglassville) was outstanding with his “low dollar” effort that earned him 3860 counters. Fifth place went to Steve Sennott (Gilbertsville) with 3802 points.
Kline and Grebe will share in track championship point fund money and NASCAR points award money.
A variety of special awards will be included in the banquet night presentations including Most Improved Driver, Rookie of the Year and more.
Even though banquet plans have been finalized there are still a couple of events on the schedule at the Bechtelsville oval. On Saturday, October 15th, the NAPA Auto Parts Thunder on the Hill “Halloween Special” will include 25 lap features for Big Block Modifieds, 358 Modifieds, Late Models, URC Sprints and Legends cars. There will be no qualifying events. Added attractions will include a special feature for racers who have not won a feature race with URC and an exhibition of Vintage race cars. Racing gets the green flag at 6 p.m.
On Saturday, October 22nd, the annual Grandview Speedway Racer’s Flea Market will get started at 6 a.m.
Grandview Speedway management did want to thank all the fans and racers who helped raise close to $7,000 for the Hurricane victims at the final regular season stock car racing events. One half of the money was sent to the Red Cross and one half went to the Salvation Army.
Tentative plans have been set for the start of the 2006 auto racing season at Grandview Speedway with a free-to-the-public practice session on Saturday, March 25th at 12 noon. The official point season gets the green on Saturday, April 1st.
Information on season passes for the 2006 season is available by telephoning 610.754.7688. Fans are invited to stay informed by signing up for the Speedway FAN NEWS at www.grandviewspeedway.com.
To learn about marketing through motorsports opportunities at Grandview Speedway telephone Ernie Saxton Communications, Inc. at 215.752.7797. Race night sponsorships are already being booked for 2006.

OFFICIAL 2005 FINAL POINT STANDINGS FOR NASCAR MODIFIEDS
1. Jeff Strunk, Bethel, PA #88 4711****
2. Craig VonDohren, Oley, PA #70D 3848*
3. Terry Meitzler, Kutztown, PA #712 3666*
4. Mike Gular, Harleysville, PA #53 3660*
5. Keith Brightbill, Mohnton, PA #14 3548
6. Kevin Hartnett, Perkasie, PA #81 3260*
7. Ray Swinehart, Bechtelsville, PA #33 3254**
8. Jon Kellner, Lansdale, PA #85AM 3243**
9. Tracy Readinger, Oley, PA #2T 3093
10. Ryan Watt, Phoenixville, PA #14W 3082*
11. Doug Manmiller, Wyomissing, PA #00 2954*
12. Kenny Gilmore, Fleetwood, PA #45 2904
13. Danny Erb, Boyertown, PA #44 2719*
14. Kyle Weiss, Hamburg, PA #21K 2593
15. Tom Mayberry, Sellersville, PA #61 2489
16. Shawn Reimert, Oley, PA #91 2424*
17. Meme DeSantis, Temple, PA #11/357 2395*
18. Rick Schaffer, Woxall, PA #6jr 2392
19. John Willman, Birdsboro, PA #74W 2299
20. Donny Erb, Douglassville, PA #42 2267
Other Feature Winners - Larry Solomon*

OFFICIAL 2005 FINAL POINT STANDINGS FOR NASCAR LATE MODELS
1. Ron Kline, Green Lane, PA #3 4618*****
2. Rick Todorow, Quakertown, PA #93 4058
3. Brian Shuey, Hamburg, PA #5D 3976*
4. Dean Schaeffer, Douglassville, PA #39 3860
5. Steve Sennott, Gilbertsville, PA #61 3802
6. Lou Egrie, Willow Grove, PA #X4 3789
7. Mike Kellner, Lansdale, PA #57 3640**
8. Sean Merkel, Gilbertsville, PA #118 3525**
9. Dean Stoudt, East Greenville, PA #77 3510
10. Randy Stoudt, Pottstown, PA #22 3485*****
11. Buddy Wharton, Birdsboro, PA #7B 3476
12. John Giesler, Aston, PA #ZT1 3440*
13. Dave Conover, Royersford, PA #327 3168
14. Junior Grebe, Gilbertsville, PA #73 3132*
15. Harry Neiman, Bower Beach, DE #34 3048
16. Dallas Breidenbach, Pottstown, PA #2 2774
17. Kelly Snyder, Green Lane, PA #102 2718
18. Bill Henning, Lansdale, PA #80 2361
19. Chuck Schutz, Pottstown, PA #ONE 2087
20. Doug Snyder, Birdsboro, PA #69s 1985
* = Feature Winner

GRANDVIEW SPEEDWAY FAN NEWS -SEPT. 2005

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WE HAVE SOME END OF THE SEASON NOTES TO SHARE WITH OUR FANS.
Grandview fans,competitors and employees should be very proud of their efforts to help those hit by Hurricane Katrina. On September 3rd we were able to collect $3216 and that money was sent to the RED CROSS specifically for Hurricane Victims.
On September 10th, at the T.H.Properties Freedom 76 Modified Classic (what a great show put on by winner Ray Swinehart and challenger Kevin Hartnett) $3341 was collected for the SALVATION ARMY specifically for Hurricane Victims.
Grandview Speedway management (the Rogers Family) added to the sums collected each night.
Ray Swinehart won the Freedom 76 and collected $20,000 in prize money plus $1250 in lap/award money. We thank all that helped sponsor laps, support events and special awards.
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AN APOLOGY…
Due to some communication confusion the pit admission price for the Freedom 76 had been advertised at $30 when it should have been $35. We apologize for any problems or inconvenience that was caused fans and competitors by this error.
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NAPA AUTO PARTS PRESENTS THUNDER SERIES FINALE. . . .
HOUSE OF THUNDER RETURNS. . . .
GRANDVIEW THUNDER 5-25'S & HALLOWEEN PARTY SET FOR SATURDAY, OCTOBER 15
The "fans favorite" event, the Grandview THUNDER 5-25's will close out the 2005 NAPA Auto Parts Thunder on the Hill Racing Series, Saturday night, October 15 at the Grandview Speedway. This popular features only program has thrilled the fans with each and every presentation and the House of Thunder event on October 15 will be no different. Five divisions racing in five 25 lap features will showcase the program with race time scheduled to begin at 6 PM. The race card will include the Big Block Modifieds, NASCAR 358 Modifieds, Late Models, URC Sprints and the Legend Stock Cars. NO time trials, NO heat races, NO qualifying of any kind, just five awesome feature events in one night of racing.
Gates to the HOUSE of THUNDER will swing open at 3 PM with warm-ups getting underway at 5:15 PM. The first of five 25 lap features will take the green flag at 6 PM. Spectators are invited to "dress up" for their night on the hill and you just might be invited to take part in the victory lane photos. Expect some tricks and treats as the night goes on.
The Monstrous Modifieds will include the talents of the Chad Sinon Motorsports/SUPER 7 of Jeff Strunk, Duane Howard, Billy Pauch, Frank Cozze, Kenny Brightbill, Jimmy Horton and a guest driver to be announced shortly. The Nasty NASCAR Modifieds will find Jeff Strunk doing double duty with challenges from MeMe DeSantis, Craig VonDohren, Ryan Godown, Shawn Reimert and Ray Swinehart. The Spooky URC Sprints will offer a scare or two from their cast of talent which includes Curt Michael, Dave Ely, Trevor Lewis, Ed Aikin, Billy Brian Jr. and Brian Seidel. In the Looney Late Model ranks, watch for Ron Kline, Rick Todorow, Randy Stoudt, Shawn Merkel and Brian Shuey to offer a treat and remember, the Late Models were the thrill of the 5-25's event back on August 23rd. Last but not least is the Ghostly Legends as they add a bewitching touch to the event.
Valley Forge INC and Fred's Trailer Parts will sponsor the 12 lap URC Non-Winner's feature event. Each year, Bill Gallagher of Valley Forge and Fred Kennedy of Fred's Trailer Parts sponsor this special feature event that is open to all current URC competitors that have never won a URC feature event.
The adult admission price is $20, and just $5 for children 6-11. Children under the age of 6 will be admitted free. Grandview Speedway is located on Passmore Road, off Route 100 in Bechtelsville, PA, (19505) just ten mile north of Pottstown. The pit fee is $25 and a license is not required.
For additional information on the Saturday, October 15 HOUSE of THUNDER 5-25's, please call 215-860-5631.
CLICK ON WWW.THUNDERONTHEHILLRACINGSERIES.COM (Click on coming October 15th) to see a great animated ad covering the 5-25s show.

OFFICIAL 2005 FINAL POINT STANDINGS FOR NASCAR MODIFIEDS
1. Jeff Strunk, Bethel, PA #88 4711****
2. Craig VonDohren, Oley, PA #70D 3848*
3. Terry Meitzler, Kutztown, PA #712 3666*
4. Mike Gular, Harleysville, PA #53 3660*
5. Keith Brightbill, Mohnton, PA #14 3548
6. Kevin Hartnett, Perkasie, PA #81 3260*
7. Ray Swinehart, Bechtelsville, PA #33 3254**
8. Jon Kellner, Lansdale, PA #85AM 3243**
9. Tracy Readinger, Oley, PA #2T 3093
10. Ryan Watt, Phoenixville, PA #14W 3082*
11. Doug Manmiller, Wyomissing, PA #00 2954*
12. Kenny Gilmore, Fleetwood, PA #45 2904
13. Danny Erb, Boyertown, PA #44 2719*
14. Kyle Weiss, Hamburg, PA #21K 2593
15. Tom Mayberry, Sellersville, PA #61 2489
16. Shawn Reimert, Oley, PA #91 2424*
17. Meme DeSantis, Temple, PA #11/357 2395*
18. Rick Schaffer, Woxall, PA #6jr 2392
19. John Willman, Birdsboro, PA #74W 2299
20. Donny Erb, Douglassville, PA #42 2267
Other Feature Winners - Larry Solomon*

OFFICIAL 2005 FINAL POINT STANDINGS FOR NASCAR LATE MODELS
1. Ron Kline, Green Lane, PA #3 4618*****
2. Rick Todorow, Quakertown, PA #93 4058
3. Brian Shuey, Hamburg, PA #5D 3976*
4. Dean Schaeffer, Douglassville, PA #39 3860
5. Steve Sennott, Gilbertsville, PA #61 3802
6. Lou Egrie, Willow Grove, PA #X4 3789
7. Mike Kellner, Lansdale, PA #57 3640**
8. Sean Merkel, Gilbertsville, PA #118 3525**
9. Dean Stoudt, East Greenville, PA #77 3510
10. Randy Stoudt, Pottstown, PA #22 3485*****
11. Buddy Wharton, Birdsboro, PA #7B 3476
12. John Giesler, Aston, PA #ZT1 3440*
13. Dave Conover, Royersford, PA #327 3168
14. Junior Grebe, Gilbertsville, PA #73 3132*
15. Harry Neiman, Bower Beach, DE #34 3048
16. Dallas Breidenbach, Pottstown, PA #2 2774
17. Kelly Snyder, Green Lane, PA #102 2718
18. Bill Henning, Lansdale, PA #80 2361
19. Chuck Schutz, Pottstown, PA #ONE 2087
20. Doug Snyder, Birdsboro, PA #69s 1985
* = Feature Winner

COUPLE OF OTHER IMPORTANT DATES COMING UP FOR GRANDVIEW SPEEDWAY

The annual Grandview Speedway Racer’s Flea Market will take place at the track on Saturday, October 22nd starting at 6 a.m. This is a great opportunity to sell some of the older equipment or, perhaps, make a great buy on some newer equipment.

And on Saturday, December 17th the annual Grandview Speedway Awards Banquet takes place at the Kutztown, PA Fire Hall (we used to have the banquet at this same location many years back). The schedule will be the same with doors opening at 4 p.m. and dinner at 6 p.m.

The banquet had to be moved to this located when it was found that the facilities at Gilbertsville, PA Fire Hall had to be closed due to an internal dispute. We do apologize for the inconvience.

For information on the Flea Market or Banquet please telephone 610.754.7688.
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WE DO WANT TO THANK OUR FANS, COMPETITORS, EMPLOYEES AND MEDIA FOR THE GREAT SUPPORT GIVEN THE TRACK DURING THE 2005 SEASON.

AT PRESENT TENTATIVE PLANS CALL FOR OUR ANNUAL FREE TO THE PUBLIC PRACTICE SESSION TAKING PLACE ON SATURDAY, MARCH 25, 2006 STARTING AT NOON. AND THE SEASON WILL OFFICIALLY GET UNDERWAY (TENTATIVELY) ON SATURDAY, APRIL 1, 2006.

PLEASE KEEP AN EYE ON YOUR EMAIL DURING THE OFF SEASON FOR NEWS OF THE 2006 SEASON. WE PLAN TO HAVE OUR NEXT NEWSLETTER OUT IN LATE NOVEMBER.
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FOR INFORMATION REGARDING THE NEWSLETTER, ADVERTISING IN THE TRACK MAGAZINE (THE GRANDVIEW GROOVE), SPONSORING AN EVENT, BILLBOARD ADVERTISING OR ANY OTHER MARKETING OPPORTUNITIES PLEASE BE IN TOUCH WITH ERNIE SAXTON (Ernie Saxton Communications, Inc.) AT 215.752.7797 OR 215.752.2392 or EMAIL ESAXTON144@AOL.COM.

COMING EVENTS:
Saturday, October 15th, 6 p.m. NAPA AUTO PARTS Thunder on the Hill Series Finale featuring five 25-lap features for Big Block Modifieds, NASCAR 358 Modifieds, Late Models, URC Sprints and Legend cars.
Saturday, October 22nd 6 a.m. Annual Grandview Speedway Racers Flea Market at the track.
Saturday, December 17th, 6 p.m. Annual Awards Dinner , Kutztown, PA Fire Hall

RAY SWINEHART WINS FIRST T.H.PROPERTIES FREEDOM 76, LEADS ALL THE LAPS

BECHTELSVILLE, PA September 11, 2005 . . . It was a night that a racer can only dream of. Two time track champion Ray Swinehart, winner of three rich Stauffer Construction Forrest Rogers Memorials, was able to win the one that seemed to always escape him. Swinehart, at the wheel of his own P.K.Moyer & Son Excavating/J&L Speed Equipment No. 33 modified, lead every lap on Saturday night at Grandview Speedway as he rode to victory in his first T.H. Properties Freedom 76 Modified Stock Car Classic picking up $20,000 in prize money and more than $1,000 in lap money.
The veteran racer got the benefit of a good draw starting on the pole and never gave up the number one position. The Bechtelsville speed equipment business owner missed all the problems on the track in the first half with Kevin Hartnett close behind. In fact, Hartnett using the high groove, was able to pull alongside of the leader but was never able to take the lead in the first 35 laps. A fuel stop dictated by a large number of caution laps brought the event to a stop on the 35th circuit.
With a full fuel tank Swinehart and Hartnett continued their battle for the first spot as soon as the green flag fell. However the final 41 laps was not marred by so many cautions and the fans in the stands delighted to the on going battle, lap after lap, between leader Swinehart and challenger Kevin Hartnett while former winner Meme DeSantis hung back in third hoping to take advantage of a miscue by one or both.
Swinehart, who has often been in the thick of the battle for a Freedom 76 victory, hung tough in the closing laps and was able to hold off the constant pressure from Hartnett to ride to victory. Hartnett (Perkasie) finished second in the Berks Products No. 81 picking up $10,000 for his efforts. Third spot went to DeSantis (Temple) followed by five time track champion Craig VonDohren (Oley). Former champion Tom Mayberry (Sellersville) had a strong showing to grab fifth.
Kenny Brightbill, getting to start in the T.H.Properties Freedom 76, earned (unofficially) the Tom Oates Chevy Hard Charger award worth $100 for coming from a last row starting position to gain a 12th place finish.
Qualifying heat races, seven were need for the more than 80 cars on hand, were won by Meme DeSantis, Mike Gular, Tom Mayberry, Kyle Weiss, David VanHorn, Cliff Quinn and Ryan Watt. The three Modified consolation race wins were earned by Bobby Varin, Chris Esposito and Tom Sheetz.
The Cheers Tavern Cash Dash, worth $1000 to the winner, went to Ryan Watt.
The Schaeffer Motorsports Minuteman 20 saw Kerry Kratz win to move on the Freedom 76. Also making the big race as a result of qualifying through the Minuteman 20 were Danny Erb and Doug Hoffman.
Fans in the stands contributed more than $2750 to the Salvation Army for their efforts with Hurricane Katrina.
Ms. Jamie Kresge was the winner of the Champions Trip for two to Punta Cana worth close to $3000.
Racing action returns to Grandview Speedway on Saturday, October 15th, 6 p.m. with five 25-lap features being presented as part of NAPA Auto Parts Thunder on the Hill Series. Big Block Modifieds, NASCAR 358 Modifieds, Late Models, URC Sprints and Legends cars will be featured in the season finale.
The open competition modified and late model events scheduled for September 17th and 24th have been cancelled.
On Saturday, October 22nd, 6 a.m. the annual Racers Flea Market will be presented on the grounds of the Grandview Speedway.
And on Saturday, December 17th the Grandview Speedway Awards Banquet will be presented at the Kutztown, PA Fire Hall.
At present plans call for the season opening free-to-the-public practice session to be presented on Saturday, March 26th at 12 noon. And the official point season will get the green flag at 7 p.m. on Saturday, April 2nd with Modifieds and Late Models in action.
Grandview Speedway, a one-third-mile, banked clay oval, is a NASCAR sanctioned facility offering stock car racing every Saturday night from April through September. The track is located on Passmore Road, just off Route 100, 10 miles north of Pottstown, in Bechtelsville, PA. For information telephone 610.754.7688 or check in at their website, www.grandviewspeedway.com. Fans are invited to sign up for the FAN NEWS sent via email on a regular basis keeping fans informed what is going on at the speedway.

T.H.PROPERTIES FREEDOM 76 MODIFIED CLASSIC:1.Ray Swinehart 2. Kevin Hartnett 3. Meme DeSantis 4. Craig VonDohren 5. Tom Mayberry 6.Tom Umbenhauer 7.Keith Brightbill 8.Jeff Strunk 9.Donny Erb 10.Mike Gular 11. David VanHorn 12. Kenny Brightbill 13.Jon Kellner Sr. 14.Todd Burley 15.Kerry Kratz 16.Bobby Trapper 17.Jason Hamilton 18.Rick Schaffer 19.Kenny Gilmore 20.Danny Erb 21.Jason Smythe 22.Cliff Quinn 23.Todd Smith 24.Jeff Paulson 25.Ryan Beltz 26.Greg Humlhanz 27.Smokey Warren 28.Jimmy Reppert 29.John Willman 30.Doug Hoffman 31. Sean Merkel 32.Kyle Weiss 33.Shawn Reimer 34.Brian Kressley 35.Doug Manmiller 36.Ryan Watt.

GRANDVIEW SPEEDWAY FAN NEWS -SEPT. 2005
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STRUNK GOING FOR THREE STRAIGHT WINS IN T.H.PROPERTIES FREEDOM 76 CLASSIC
During the 34 year history of the T.H.Properties Freedom 76 Modified stock car race there have been some top talents win the race, some have won more than once and Billy Pauch has won six times while Duane Howard has won three times but there has never been anyone win three in a row.
When the top dirt track modified racers show up at Grandview Speedway on Saturday, September 10th, to try for the $20,000 first place money posted for the Classic, Jeff Strunk will be trying to become the first racer to win three in a row.
Strunk, winner of the 2005 NASCAR Dodge Weekly Series Modified championship at the Bechtelsville oval, is now a five time track champion. He is a consistent top performer and considered a strong favorite to bring the BPG Racing/Chad Sinon Motorsports No.88 home first in front of the expected 40 car starting field.
It is expected that more than 75 dirt track Modified racers will be on hand to try for a win. Included in the possible list of entries are former winners such as Doug Hoffman, Tom Mayberry, Donny Erb, Craig VonDohren and Meme DeSantis.
Kenny Brightbill, one of the true greats of dirt track modified racing, has indicated that he will be racing on September 10th. He is a former winner of the T.H.Properties Freedom 76.
Bobby Varin, one of the top campaigners on the Race of Champions Dirt Modified Circuit, has signed to drive the DiNatale No.11D. That is the car driven to a strong second place finish in the Freedom 76 last September by Meme DeSantis.
“As usual there are a lot of rumors circulating about different drivers that will be running in the Freedom 76 but we don’t like to use racer names unless they have actually told us they are entered.” said track promoter Bruce Rogers. “However, as usual, we are expecting some surprise entries.”
Many of the Grandview regulars including Mike Gular, Ray Swinehart, Jon Kellner, Terry Meitzler, Doug Manmiller and a host of others are planning to be a part of the T.H.Properties Freedom 76. The season has been a very competitive one with (as of August 31st) 12 different winners in 17 feature races presented.
“At present just about all the race laps are sponsored which will mean even a bigger pay day for the winner,” commented track marketing director Ernie Saxton. “And there are a number of special awards including the Tom Oates Chevy Hard Charger, the ABE Car Care Centers Hard Luck Award, Area Auto Racing News Qualifying Hard Luck Award, and more are expected to be announced before race day.” There are still a few lap sponsorship opportunities available by telephoning Saxton at 215.752.7797. More than $1000 in lap money has been posted.
A full series of qualifying heats plus the Schaeffer Motorsports Minuteman 20 (the last chance to qualify for the big race) will lead up to the T.H.Properties Freedom 76 Modified Classic. Racing will start at 7 p.m.
Also a great crowd pleaser is the Cheers Tavern Cash Dash which features the qualifying event winners racing for $1,000 to win in a 10 lapper.
Pre race activities, including music, autograph sessions, driver interviews and more, will get started at 3 p.m.
A couple of lucky fans will go home winners of the Champion’s Trip to Punta Cana (a trip for two) and $500 from BPG Racing’s Pick 5 Contest.
Pits open at 9 a.m. with fan gates opening at 2 p.m. (advance ticket holders will be admitted at 1:30 p.m.). Adult admission is $25.00, youngsters 6 through 11 are admitted for $5.00 and under 6 are FREE with a paying adult.
The rain date for the Freedom 76 is Saturday, September 17th following the same schedule.
A brand new 2005 T.H.Properties Freedom 76 t-shirt is available at the novelty stand.
And a special color covers, 56 page T.H.Properties Freedom 76 Track Magazine will be available with the final season point standings, history of the race, listing of all feature winners since the track opened, stories on champions Jeff Strunk and Ron Kline, see who other drivers pick to win and a load of great photos all included. The book, always a sell out, will be available for $5.00 at the track.
CHANCES on the Champion’s Trip to Punta Cana (Dominican Republic) will be available at $10.00 each or three for $25.00. The trip is for two people and includes airfare, all inclusive hotel (luxury hotel) with loads of great food and refreshments, plus much more. Value of the trip for two is about $3000. Just 300 chances are being sold and there are about 35 left for sale. You can buy chances at the trailer at the main entrance or see Ernie Saxton at the track. The winner will be picked on Saturday at the Freedom 76.
SPECIAL NOTE: THE FINAL NAPA AUTO PARTS THUNDER ON THE HILL SERIES EVENT will take place on Saturday night, October 15th, closing out the 2005 RACING SEASON at the Grandview Speedway. The Annual HOUSE OF THUNDER Halloween Party is on the program. Race time is set for 6 p.m. with gates opening at 3:30 p.m. Complete information will be available shortly on this fan favorite event. Please visit: www.thunderonthehillracingseries.com for more information.
FANS PLEASE MAKE NOTE!!! The open competition events that were on the schedule for Saturday, September 17th and 24th have been canceled.
And on Saturday, October 22nd the annual Grandview Speedway Racers Flea Market will be presented with a 6 a.m. starting time.
The annual awards banquet has a new location and date because of the closing of the Gilbertsville, PA Fire Hall’s banquet facilities. The banquet will return to the Kutztown, PA Fire Hall on December 17th. Grandview Speedway had presented their awards function there some years back but outgrew the facility. Seating will be limited for the banquet and those planning to attend should be making their reservations quickly.

THANK YOU TO ALL THOSE WHO SUPPORTED THE T.H.PROPERTIES FREEDOM 76
LAP SPONSORSHIPS
1. T.P.Trailers, Inc. located in Limerick, PA offering a full variety of open, enclosed, utility, heavy equipment, horse and storage trailers for all your personal and business needs. Be sure to stop by to see what we can do for you. $25.00
2. Bill’s Printing, Granview Groove printer
3. Stoudt Auto Sales, Reading, PA
4. A-B-E Car Care Centers, Allentown, PA $25.00
5. T.P.Trailers, Inc. on Ridge Pike in Limerick, PA has more than 100 trailers in stock at all times. Come find the one that is BEST for YOU! $25.00
6. Bill’s Printing, Trenton, NJ - Printer of Grandview Groove program book
7. Big E Automotive Event in the East - October 21-22, Valley Forge Convention Center
8. Bob’s Tire Co. Gilbertsville, PA - $25.00 - see their ad
9. At T.P.Trailers, our customers say “We Sell for Less.” What bargain are you looking for this year? $25.00
10. Good Luck Cliff “Steve” Quinn, Love G $25.00
11. Sheetz Auto Sales, Gilbertsville, PA $25.00 - see their ad
12. Nature’s Edge, Revere, PA - see their ad
13. Big E Automotive Event, October 21-22, Valley Forge Convention Center
14. Stoudt Auto Sales, Reading, PA
15. Bill’s Printing, Trenton, NJ - Printers of the Grandview Groove
16. Big E Automotive Event in the East, October 21-22, Valley Forge Convention Center
17. JGK Motorsports - Good luck to all the racers
18.Big E Automotive Event, October 21-22, Valley Forge Convention Center
19.Bill’s Printing, Trenton, NJ - for all your printing needs
20. T.P.Trailers, Inc. is a proud sponsor of Grandview Speedway. Mention this announcement and receive an additional discount off the cost of a NEW ENCLOSED TRAILER. Off is valid through December, 2005. $25.00
21.Good Luck to everybody - Jay Lick
22.A-B-E Car Care Center Southside, Allentown, PA $25.00
23.Big E Automotive Event, October 21-22, Valley Forge Convention Center
24.Happy Birthday to Brett Gilmore, 11 years old, September 12
25.T.P.Trailers offers open car trailers as low as $45 per month for qualified buyers. We also have new enclosed trailers starting at $1,650 or $40 per month for qualified buyers.$25.00
26.Bill’s Printing, Trenton, NJ - All types of printing work.
27.Kratz Landscaping, Sellersville, Pa
28.BIG E Automotive Show - Valley Forge Convention Center October 21-22
29.Good luck to all the racers…from DON MARKS PHOTOS (Track photographer) - $25.00
30. King and his court in the fourth turn - $60.00
31. In memory of the late Carol Heckman, an outstanding scorer at Grandview - a grand person $25.00
32. In memory of the late Jerry Glase from Bobby Gunther Walsh $25.00
33. A-B-E Car Care Center Northside, Allentown, PA $25.00
34.Bill’s Printing, Trenton, NJ - Grandview Groove Program Book printer
35.Are you looking to have your truck inspected? Want one-stop shopping? T.P. Trailers offers service and inspections on pickups, semi tractor trailers, heavy equipment and everything in between! We also have a full line of parts available in our showroom.$25.00
36. Happy Birthday Daddy from Alyssa
37.Big E. Automotive Event, October 21-22, Valley Forge Convention Center
38. Stoudt Auto Sales, Reading, PA
39. Good Luck Cliff #69 from the entire crew
40. Good Luck to Steve Folk
41.Bill’s Printing, Trenton, NJ
42. Big E Automotive Show, Valley Forge Convention Center, October 21-22
43.A BIG THANK YOU TO ALL THE SPONSORS OF THE WFMZ-69 MODIFIED, CLIFF QUINN $25.00
44.Red Hill Auto, Truck and Tire, Red Hill, PA 215.679.8443
45.In memory of Garry Adams from the front stretch Gilmore Fans
46.Big E Automotive Event, October 21-22, Valley Forge Convention Center
47.Bill’s Printing, Trenton, NJ-For all your printing needs
48. Stoudt Auto Sales, Reading, PA
49.Big E. Automotive Show, Valley Forge Convention Center, October 21-22
50. Bill’s Printing, Trenton, NJ- For all your printing needs
51.Red Hill Auto, Truck and Tire, Red Hill, PA 215.679.8443
52.Red Hill Auto, Truck and Tire, Red Hill, PA 215.679.8443
53.A-B-E Car Care Centers, Allentown, PA
54.Bill’s Printing, Trenton, NJ - We print the Grandview Groove
55. It’s not too early think about Christmas! T.P.Trailers offers gift certificates for that certain racer on your list. Just mention this announcement and receive additional discounts on all parts! $25.00
56.Big E. Automotive Show, Valley Forge Convention Center, October 21-22
57.Red Hill Auto, Truck and Tire, Red Hill, PA 215.679.8443
58.Stoudt Auto Sales, Reading, PA
59.Wesley Gouldey & Sons, Meat Packers, Pipersville, PA 215.766.8355 - $25.00
60.Bill’s Printing, Trenton, NJ- We can handle your next printing job
61.Big E Automotive Event, October 21-22, Valley Forge Convention Center
62.Thank you Jim Brown for your continued support from Kenny Gilmore
63.Good Luck Cliff #69, A-B-E North O.B, Gary and House
64.Bill’s Printing, Trenton, NJ - We do all types of printing.
65.Contractors! T.P. Trailers offers ground level storage containers for secure site storage. We also sell backhoe trailers, dump trailers, flat bed trailers, and skid steer trailers. Come in and check out our stock! $25.00
65.Big E. Automotive Show, Valley Forge Convention Center, October 21-22
66.Red Hill Auto, Truck and Tire, Red Hill, Pa 215.679.8443
67.Bill’s Printing, Trenton, NJ - Let us do your next printing job.
68.
69.A-B-E Car Care Centers, Allentown, PA
70.Bill’s Printing, Trenton, NJ - We print everything
71.
72.Big E. Automotive Event, October 21-22, Valley Forge Convention Center
73.Good Luck Cliff #69, A-B-E South, Cliff, Bill and Pop
74. Bill’s Printing, Trenton, NJ - A supporter of racing at Grandview Speedway
75.Big E Automotive Event, October 21-22, Valley Forge Convention Center
76. Don’t forget to stop by T.P. Trailers in Limerick. Open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday and Saturdays from 8 a.m. to noon. Not ready to buy now? Remember to look us up in Spring ‘06. We will see you at Grandview next year! $25.00

MINUTEMAN 20 sponsored by Schaeffer Motorsports

TOM OATES CHEVY, Chester Springs, PA - HARD CHARGER AWARD $100- JUST IN!! USED Late Model 2001 Suburbans and Tahoes starting at under $19,000.

Area Auto Racing News Qualifying Hard Luck Award $100

ABE Car Care Centers Race Hard Luck Award $150

SUPPORT EVENT SPONSORS:
1. Bill’s Remodeling Service -Whar-Head Chassis
2. BPG Racing/Chad Sinon Motorsports
3. Brinckman Coins
4. D&S Archery, Barto
5. Kochel Equipment Inc., Elverson, PA
6. Stoudt Auto Sales, Reading
7. Burkhart Performance, Temple, PA
SPONSORS OF T.H.Properties Freedom 76 Golf Classic
1. Tom Oates Chevy, Chester Springs, PA
2. Elton Meitzler
3. Bill’s Printing, Trenton, NJ
4. BPG Racing/Chad Sinon Motorsports
5. Big E Automotive Show -October 21-22
6. Williams of America PR Mooresville, NC
7. Bill’s Printing, Trenton, NJ
8. Meitzler Excavating
9. Big E Automotive Show -Oct.21-22
If the opportunity presents itself please show your appreciation to these fine sponsors by patronizing their businesses.
COMMENTS, SUGGESTIONS, AND COMPLAINTS can be sent to Ernie Saxton at 1448 Hollywood Avenue, Langhorne, PA 19047-7417. Telephone 215.752.7797 or email us at Esaxton144@aol.com.

COMING EVENTS:
Thursday, September 8th, 8 a.m. T.H.Properties Freedom 76 Golf Classic at Gilbertsville, PA Golf Course
Saturday, September 10th, 7 p.m. 35th annual T.H. Properties Freedom 76 Classic for 358 Modifieds. $20,000 to win. Pre race activities start at 3 p.m. including autograph sessions, interviews and music.
Admission for adults is $25.00. Children 6 thru 11 $5.00 and under six are free when accompanied by a paying adult. Rain date is Saturday, September 17th.

RYAN WATT AND MIKE KELLNER SHARE FEATURE WINS AT GRANDVIEW SPEEDWAY
Jeff Strunk and Ron Kline take home championships for 2005

BECHTELSVILLE, PA September 4, 2005... Last Saturday night Ryan Watt took his BPG Racing No. 14W Modified home as a massive pile of rumpled metal after a multi car accident. One week later, with a new body in place, Watt was able to win the 30-lap NASCAR Dodge Weekly Series Modified race at Grandview Speedway, the final NASCAR point race of the season, on a night sponsored by BPG Racing/Chad Sinon Motorsports. And Mike Kellner charged to the front early in the 20-lap NASCAR Late Model feature race to get his second win of the season.
Jeff Strunk (Bethel) won his fifth NASCAR Dodge Weekly Series championship and his fourth straight. Ron Kline (Green Lane) picked up his first NASCAR Late Model title.
Jason Smythe, for at least the second time this season, looked like he was going to get his first career victory as he started on the pole with the Becker Airport Services No. 71 and lead the first 24 laps. The Oley, PA racer was able to pull away from the 31 car starting field a number of times and held off challenges from Ed Scott,Ryan Watt and Sean Merkel. However after one of many cautions closed up the field just a few laps before, Ryan Watt, coming from 22nd starting spot, charged to the front of the pack in turn two and went on to victory.
The win for the Phoenixville, PA racer was popular with fans as the talented youngster has struggled this season. His win, worth $2,200, was the second of his career and made him the 13th different Modified feature winner of the season. Smythe managed to hold on for a second place finish with Kenny Gilmore (Fleetwood) coming from 18th starting spot to get third. Track champion Jeff Strunk (Bethel) was caught up in an early race accident and went to the back of the 31 car starting field charging back to gain a fourth place finish. Kevin Hartnett (Perkasie), a 21st place starter, brought his Berks Products No. 81 home fifth.
The 20-lap feature for the Late Models was quick and exciting as Junior Grebe set the pace for the first couple of laps with three time champion John Giesler moving to the front on the third lap. Mike Kellner, coming from fourth, took the lead on the fourth lap and stayed in front to win his second feature of the season. The 13 minute event saw Kellner (Lansdale) chased to the checkered flag by Randy Stoudt (Pottstown), winner of five feature this season, who had to settle for second. Steve Sennott (Gilbertsville) came on strong in the closing laps to get third followed by new Late Model champion Ron Kline (Green Lane) and John Giesler (Aston).
Qualifying heat races for the Late Models saw wins go to Mike Kellner, Buddy Wharton and Sean Merkel. The Jim Brown Cash Dash went to Mike Kellner giving him a clean sweep for the night.
In the NASCAR Dodge Weekly Series Modified qualifiers, with 55 Modifieds on hand, the wins went to Tracy Readinger, Danny Erb, Terry Meitzler, Greg Humlhanz and Jeff Strunk. Consolation wins were earned by Kevin Hartnett, Ryan Watt and John Tschudy. The Cheer’s Tavern Cash Dash was worth $500 to winner Greg Humlhanz.
Fans in the stands were very generous to drivers who took their helmets into the crowd and were able to collect more than $3100 that will go to the Red Cross to help their efforts in the Gulf Coast.
Racing returns to Grandview Speedway on Saturday, September 10th when the biggest event of the season is presented and that is the T.H.Properties Freedom 76 features the 358 Modifieds paying $20,000 for a win (plus lap money and other perks) and $10,000 for second. With the huge purse the event is expected to attract more than 75 entries trying for a spot in the 76-lap main event that could start as many as 40 cars. In late news Kenny Brightbill, one of the top Modified racing talents in the business today, has indicated that he will be racing in the Freedom 76.
Included in the night’s racing action is a full series of qualifying events, the Schaeffer Motorsports Minuteman 20 (last chance to make the big race), the Cheer’s Tavern Cash Dash (10 laps paying $1,000 to win) and the T.H.Properties Freedom 76.
The rain date is September 17th.
The open competition modified and late model events scheduled for September 17th and 24th have been cancelled.
There is a Thunder on Hill special promotion, a Bruce Rogers and Bob Miller presentation, set for October 15th with the exact program still to be finalized.
Grandview Speedway, a one-third-mile, banked clay oval, is a NASCAR sanctioned facility offering stock car racing every Saturday night from April through September. The track is located on Passmore Road, just off Route 100, 10 miles north of Pottstown, in Bechtelsville, PA. For information telephone 610.754.7688 or check in at their website, www.grandviewspeedway.com. Fans are invited to sign up for the FAN NEWS sent via email on a regular basis keeping fans informed what is going on at the speedway.

BPG RACING/CHAD SINON MOTORSPORTS NASCAR MODIFIED FEATURE, 30 LAPS:1.Ryan Watt 2.Jason Smythe 3. Kenny Gilmore 4. Jeff Strunk 5. Kevin Hartnett 6. Jon Kellner 7.Ed Scott 8. Craig VonDohren 9.Danny Erb 10.Mike Gular 11. Kyle Weiss 12. Doug Manmiller 13. Keith Brightbill 14.Ray Swinehart 15. John Tschudy 16.Donny Erb 17.Greg Humlhanz 18.Tom Sheetz 19.Tracy Readiner 20.John Willman 21.Sean Merkel 22. Tom Mayberry 23. Jimmy Reppert 24.Colt Harris 25.Meme DeSantis 26.Terry Meitzler 27. Randy Bailey 28.Amanda Spotts 29.Ryan Grim 30. Tom Umbenhauer 31. Cliff Quinn

BPG RACING/CHAD SINON MOTORSPORTS NASCAR LATE MODEL FEATURE, 20 LAPS: 1. Mike Kellner 2.Randy Stoudt 3. Steve Sennott 4. Ron Kline 5. John Giesler 6. Lou Egrie 7.Dean Schaeffer 8.Junior Grebe 9.Buddy Wharton 10.Brian Shuey 11.Rick Todorow 12.Dallas Breidenbach 13.Sean Merkel 14.John Durling 15.Kelly Snyder 16.Doug Snyder 17.Mark Malcolm 18.Doug Walton 19.Danny Snyder 20.Jim Bahz 21.Dean Stoudt 22. Bill Graham.

UNOFFICIAL FINAL POINT STANDINGS FOR NASCAR MODIFIEDS AS OF SEPTEMBER 3, 2005
1. Jeff Strunk, Bethel, PA #88 4716****
2. Craig VonDohren, Oley, PA #70D 3848*
3. Terry Meitzler, Kutztown, PA #712 3666*
4. Mike Gular, Harleysville, PA #53 3660*
5. Keith Brightbill, Mohnton, PA #14 3548
6. Kevin Hartnett, Perkasie, PA #81 3260*
7. Ray Swinehart, Bechtelsville, PA #33 3254**
8. Jon Kellner, Lansdale, PA #85AM 3243**
9. Tracy Readinger, Oley, PA #2T 3093
10. Ryan Watt, Phoenixville, PA #14W 3082*
11. Doug Manmiller, Wyomissing, PA #00 2954*
12. Kenny Gilmore, Fleetwood, PA #45 2904
13. Danny Erb, Boyertown, PA #44 2719*
14. Kyle Weiss, Hamburg, PA #21K 2593
15. Tom Mayberry, Sellersville, PA #61 2489
16. Shawn Reimert, Oley, PA #91 2434*
17. Meme DeSantis, Temple, PA #11/357 2395*
18. Rick Schaffer, Woxall, PA #6jr 2392
19. John Willman, Birdsboro, PA #74W 2299
20. Donny Erb, Douglassville, PA #42 2267
Other Feature Winners - Larry Solomon*

UNOFFICIAL FINAL POINT STANDINGS FOR NASCAR LATE MODELS AS OF SEPTEMBER 3, 2005
1. Ron Kline, Salfordville, PA #3 4618*****
2. Rick Todorow, Quakertown, PA #93 4058
3. Brian Shuey, Hamburg, PA #5D 3976*
4. Dean Schaeffer, Douglassville, PA #39 3860
5. Steve Sennott, Gilbertsville, PA #61 3802
6. Lou Egrie, Willow Grove, PA #X4 3789
7. Mike Kellner, Lansdale, PA #57 3640**
8. Sean Merkel, Gilbertsville, PA #118 3525**
9. Dean Stoudt, East Greenville, PA #77 3510
10. Randy Stoudt, Pottstown, PA #22 3485*****
11. Buddy Wharton, Birdsboro, PA #7B 3476
12. John Giesler, Aston, PA #ZT1 3440*
13. Dave Conover, Royersford, PA #327 3168
14. Junior Grebe, Gilbertsville, PA #73 3132*
15. Harry Neiman, Bower Beach, DE #34 3048
16. Dallas Breidenbach, Pottstown, PA #2 2774
17. Kelly Snyder, Green Lane, PA #102 2718
18. Bill Henning, Lansdale, PA #80 2361
19. Chuck Schutz, Pottstown, PA #ONE 2087
20. Greg Hoffmaster, Pottstown, PA #69 1985
* = Feature Winner

GRANDVIEW SPEEDWAY IS RUNNING....

There have been questions about Grandview's plans for this weekend. We are running on Saturday with the final NASCAR point race to be run (some top point positions still to be decided with only about 10 points separating second and third in the modifieds). The BPG Racing/Chad Sinon Motorsports sponsored night will include a full show of Modifieds and Late Models. Racing at 7:30 p.m.
Advance tickets will be on sale for the T.H.Properties Freedom 76 for 358 Modifieds set for September 10th will be on sale at $25.00 for adults, $5.00 for children 6 thru 11 and under 6 are free.
Rain date is September 17th.
The open competition modified and late model shows scheduled for September 17th and 24th have been dropped from the schedule.

Ernie Saxton
GRANDVIEW SPEEDWAY

STRUNK GOING FOR THREE STRAIGHT WINS IN T.H.PROPERTIES FREEDOM 76 CLASSIC

BECHTELSVILLE, PA August 31, 2005 … During the 34 year history of the T.H.Properties Freedom 76 Modified stock car race there have been some top talents win the race, some have won more than once and Billy Pauch has won six times while Duane Howard has won three times but there has never been anyone win three in a row.
When the top dirt track modified racers show up at Grandview Speedway on Saturday, September 10th, to try for the $20,000 first place money posted for the Classic, Jeff Strunk will be trying to become the first racer to win three in a row.
Strunk, winner of the 2005 NASCAR Dodge Weekly Series Modified championship at the Bechtelsville oval, is now a five time track champion. He is a consistent top performer and considered a strong favorite to bring the BPG Racing/Chad Sinon Motorsports No.88 home first in front of the expected 40 car starting field.
It is expected that more than 75 dirt track Modified racers will be on hand to try for a win. Included in the possible list of entries are former winners such as Doug Hoffman, Tom Mayberry, Donny Erb, Craig VonDohren and Meme DeSantis.
Bobby Varin, one of the top campaigners on the Race of Champions Dirt Modified Circuit, has signed to drive the DiNatale No.11D. That is the car driven to a strong second place finish in the Freedom 76 last September by Meme DeSantis.
“As usual there are a lot of rumors circulating about different drivers that will be running in the Freedom 76 but we don’t like use racer names unless they have actually told us they are entered.” said track promoter Bruce Rogers. “However, as usual, we are expecting some surprise entries.”
Many of the Grandview regulars including Mike Gular, Ray Swinehart, Jon Kellner, Terry Meitzler, Doug Manmiller and a host of others are planning to be a part of the T.H.Properties Freedom 76. The season has been a very competitive one with (as of August 31st) 12 different winners in 17 feature races presented.
“At present just about all the race laps are sponsored which will mean even a bigger pay day for the winner,” commented track marketing director Ernie Saxton. “And there are a number of special awards including the Tom Oates Chevy Hard Charger, the ABE Car Care Centers Hard Luck Award, Area Auto Racing News Qualifying Hard Luck Award, and more are expected to be announced before race day.” There are still a few lap sponsorship opportunities available by telephoning Saxton at 215.752.7797.
A full series of qualifying heats plus the Schaeffer Motorsports Minuteman 20 (the last chance to qualify for the big race) will lead up to the T.H.Properties Freedom 76 Modified Classic. Racing will start at 7 p.m.
Also a great crowd pleaser is the Cheers Tavern Cash Dash which features the qualifying event winners racing for $1,000 to win in a 10 lapper.
Pre race activities, including music, autograph sessions, driver interviews and more, will get started at 3 p.m.
A couple of lucky fans will go home winners of the Champion’s Trip to Punta Cana (a trip for two) and $500 from BPG Racing’s Pick 5 Contest.
Pits open at 9 a.m. with fan gates opening at 2 p.m. (advance ticket holders will be admitted at 1:30 p.m.). Adult admission is $25.00, youngsters 6 through 11 are admitted for $5.00 and under 6 are FREE with a paying adult.
The rain date for the Freedom 76 is Saturday, September 17th following the same schedule.
Still to come at Grandview Speedway this season is open competition modified and late model stock car racing on Saturday, September 17th (if not needed for Freedom 76 rain date) and Saturday, September 24th.
And on Saturday, October 22nd the annual Grandview Speedway Racers Flea Market will be presented with a 6 a.m. starting time.
The annual awards banquet has a new location and date because of the closing of the Gilbertsville, PA Fire Hall’s banquet facilities. The banquet will return to the Kutztown, PA Fire Hall on December 17th. Grandview Speedway had presented their awards function there some years back but outgrew the facility. Seating will be limited for the banquet and those planning to attend should be making their reservations quickly.
Grandview Speedway is located on Passmore Road, just off Route 100, in Bechtelsville, PA, 10 miles north of Pottstown. For race information telephone 610.754.7688 or visit their website at www.grandviewspeedway.com.

COMING EVENTS:
Saturday, September 3, 7:30 p.m. BPG Racing/Chad Sinon Motorsports Night (Final NASCAR point race of the season) featuring NASCAR Dodge Weekly Series Modifieds and Late Models. Twenty lucky fans will win FREE chances on the Champion’s Trip to Punta Cana (a trip for two worth close to $3000) courtesy of Chad Sinon Motorsports and Jeff Strunk.
Thursday, September 8th, 8 a.m. T.H.Properties Freedom 76 Golf Classic at Gilbertsville, PA Golf Course
Saturday, September 10th, 7 p.m. 35th annual T.H. Properties Freedom 76 Classic for 358 Modifieds. $20,000 to win. Pre race activities start at 3 p.m. including autograph sessions, interviews and music.
Admission for adults is $25.00. Children 6 thru 11 $5.00 and under six are free when accompanied by a paying adult. Rain date is Saturday, September 17th.

REIMERT AND MERKEL WIN NASCAR FEATURES AT GRANDVIEW SPEEDWAY ON SATURDAY

BECHTELSVILLE, PA August 28, 2005 . . . Shawn Reimert wanted to prove to doubters that he could still win a NASCAR Dodge Weekly Series Modified feature race at Grandview Speedway and he did just that on Saturday night and he did it in grand style picking up $2200 for his winning efforts in the 30-lap event that started 30 cars.
The 20-lap feature race for NASCAR Late Models went, for the second time this season, to Sean Merkel wheeling the Pheasantland Roller Rink #118 to victory.
Crashfest is what would best describe the first nine laps of the NASCAR Modified feature with no less than 10 cautions during the early part of the race. The field was cut from 30 starters down to just 18 still able to run with nine laps complete.
Oley racer Reimert, driving the Saracino owned/Kochel Equipment sponsored No. 91 modified, went to the front after just four laps of the 30-lap feature. Early leader Tommy Sheetz settled in to second as the crashfest took its toll lap after lap.
With 10 laps in the record book and the field getting a single file restart after a caution Reimert stayed in control charging well out in front leading all the remaining laps. Only a caution brought on by a Danny Erb spin on the 29th lap allowed the field to close up on the leader for a final lap shootout. Rick Schaffer made a bold bid to get by Reimert in turn three but fell short with the veteran driver getting his first win of the season. Jeff Strunk, now the NASCAR Dodge Weekly Series champion for 2005, took second getting by Schaffer as the two flew off the fourth turn toward the finish line. The Bethel, PA racer is now a five time Grandview champion. Third went to Rick Schaffer (Woxall) followed by Ray Swinehart (Bechtelsville) and Keith Bright bill (Mohnton).
In victory lane Reimert thanked his owners, crew and sponsors and talked about winning the championship at Clearfield, PA Speedway on Friday night. Reimert won at least seven features at Clearfield and fans at Grandview had been riding him about not winning at the Bechtelsville oval. He feels his Saturday night win should quiet the critics.
Terry Meitzler earned the Tom Oates Chevy Hard Charger award worth $100 for coming from 28th starting position to take sixth.
The 20-lapper for the Late Models saw Sean Merkel charge past early leader Junior Grebe on the seventh lap and lead all the rest of the laps making his second win of the season look easy.
The Late Models put on caution free show with Lansdale’s Mike Kellner finishing second to the Gilbertsville based Merkel. Third spot went to Junior Grebe (Gilbertsville) followed by John Giesler (Aston) and Buddy Wharton (Birdsboro).
Ron Kline wrapped up his first NASCAR Late Model track championship getting an eighth place finish in the main event.
Qualifying heat wins for the NASCAR Dodge Weekly Series Modifieds were won by Shawn Reimert, Barry Readinger, Cliff Quinn, Tom Sheetz, and Craig VonDohren. The consolation races were won by Mike Gular, Ed Scott and Mike Bailey with the Cheers Tavern Cash Dash, worth $300, going to Craig VonDohren.
In Late Model preliminaries the wins were earned by Merkel, Kellner and Brian Shuey while the Jim Brown Cash Dash went to Mike Kellner.
Lap sponsorships for the T.H.Properties Freedom 76 (September 10) are now available at $10 and $25 a lap. The lap sponsorship money goes to the leader of the lap sponsored. The $25 lap sponsors will receive a big mention in the special Freedom 76 program book and public address announcements. For information on lap sponsorships and event sponsorship, special awards, telephone Ernie Saxton at 215.752.7797.
The final point race of the season is set for Saturday, September 3rd with racing starting at 7:30 p.m. The event will be sponsored by BPG Racing/Chad Sinon Motorsports with twenty lucky fans having a chance to win FREE chances on the Grandview Speedway Champion’s Trip to Punta Cana (Dominican Republic). The drawing will be held on September 10th and the winner and a guest gets to go on the Champion’s Trip which is worth close to $3,000.
Grandview Speedway, a one-third-mile, banked clay oval, is a NASCAR sanctioned facility offering stock car racing every Saturday night from April through September. The track is located on Passmore Road, just off Route 100, 10 miles north of Pottstown, in Bechtelsville, PA. For information telephone 610.754.7688 or check in at their website, www.grandviewspeedway.com. Fans are invited to sign up for the FAN NEWS sent via email on a regular basis keeping fans informed what is going on at the speedway.

HATFIELD MEATS/KREISER RACE FUELS NIGHT NASCAR MODIFIED FEATURE, 30 LAPS:1.Shawn Reimert 2.Jeff Strunk 3. Rick Schaffer 4. Ray Swinehart 5. Keith Brightbill 6.Terry Meitzler .Doug Manmiller 8.Tom Umbenhauer 9.Tom Sheetz 10. Kyle Weiss 11.Mike Gular 12.Danny Erb 13. Kevin Hartnett 14.Randy Bailey 15.John Tschudy 16.Greg Humlhanz 17.Mike Bailey 18.Tracy Readinger 19.Kenny Gilmore 20.Ryan Watt 21.John Willman 22.Barry Readinger 23.Donny Erb 24.Jack Hartnett 25.Cliff Quinn 26.Jon Kellner 27.Meme DeSantis 28.Craig VonDohren 29.Steve Swinehart 30.Ed Scott

HATFIELD MEATS/KREISER RACE FUELS NIGHT NASCAR LATE MODEL FEATURE, 20 LAPS:1.Sean Merkel 2. Mike Kellner 3. Junior Grebe 4. John Giesler 5. Buddy Wharton 6.Randy Stoudt 7.Brian Shuey 8.Ron Kline 9.Rick Todorow 10.Lou Egrie 11.Dean Stoudt 12.Kelly Snyder 13.Doug Snyder 14.Mark Malcom 15.Rich Decker 16.Dallas Breidenbach 17.Dean Schaeffer 18.Steve Sennott 19.Dave Conover

UNOFFICIAL NASCAR POINT STANDINGS AS OF COMPLETION OF RACING ON SATURDAY, AUGUST 27TH, 2005
UNOFFICIAL POINT STADINGS FOR NASCAR MODIFIEDS AS OF AUGUST 27, 2005
1. Jeff Strunk, Bethel, PA #88 4431****
2. Craig VonDohren, Oley, PA #70D 3610*
3. Terry Meitzler, Kutztown, PA #712 3606*
4. Mike Gular, Harleysville, PA #53 3450*
5. Keith Brightbill, Mohnton, PA #14 3368
6. Ray Swinehart, Bechtelsville, PA #33 3077**
7. Kevin Hartnett, Perkasie, PA #81 2995*
8. Jon Kellner, Lansdale, PA #85AM 2985**
9. Tracy Readinger, Oley, PA #2T 2963
10. Ryan Watt, Phoenixville, PA #14W 2777
11. Doug Manmiller, Wyomissing, PA #00 2755*
12. Kenny Gilmore, Fleetwood, PA #45 2617
13. Danny Erb, Boyertown, PA #44 2489*
14. Shawn Reimert, Oley, PA #91 2424*
15. Tom Mayberry, Sellersville, PA #61 2386
16. Kyle Weiss, Hamburg, PA #21K 2389
17. Rick Schaffer, Woxall, PA #6jr 2382
18. Meme DeSantis, Temple, PA #11/357 2327*
19. John Willman, Birdsboro, PA #74W 2181
20. Donny Erb, Douglassville, PA #42 2108
Other Feature Winners - Larry Solomon*

UNOFFICIAL POINT STANDINGS FOR NASCAR LATE MODELS AS OF AUGUST 27, 2005
1. Ron Kline, Salfordville, PA #3 4340*****
2. Rick Todorow, Quakertown, PA #93 3851
3. Brian Shuey, Hamburg, PA #5D 3757*
4. Dean Schaeffer, Douglassville, PA #39 3613
5. Lou Egrie, Willow Grove, PA #X4 3531
6. Steve Sennott, Gilbertsville, PA #61 3515
7. Dean Stoudt, East Greenville, PA #77 3401
8. Sean Merkel, Gilbertsville, PA #118 3335**
9. Mike Kellner, Lansdale, PA #57 3330*
10. Buddy Wharton, Birdsboro, PA #7B 3246
11. Randy Stoudt, Pottstown, PA #22 3186*****
12. John Giesler, Aston, PA #ZT1 3172*
13. Dave Conover, Royersford, PA #327 3168
14. Harry Neiman, Bower Beach, DE #34 3048
15. Junior Grebe, Gilbertsville, PA #73 2895*
16. Dallas Breidenbach, Pottstown, PA #2 2579
17. Kelly Snyder, Green Lane, PA #102 2552
17. Bill Henning, Lansdale, PA #80 2361
19. Chuck Schutz, Pottstown, PA #ONE 2087
20. Greg Hoffmaster, Pottstown, PA #69 1908
* = Feature Winner

COMING EVENTS:
Tuesday, August 23, 7:30 p.m. Bob Miller and Bruce Rogers present Thunder on the Hill 5-25s. This is five features (no qualifying events) for 410 sprints, Big Block Modifieds, Late Models, 600cc Modifieds and 600cc Sprints
Saturday, August 27,7:30 p.m. Hatfield Quality Meats/Kreiser Race Fuels Night featuring NASCAR Modifieds and Late Models, at least 15 events of racing.
Saturday, September 3, 7:30 p.m. BPG Racing/Chad Sinon Motorsports Night (Final NASCAR point race of the season) featuring NASCAR Dodge Weekly Series Modifieds and Late Models. Twenty lucky fans will win FREE chances on the Champion’s Trip to Punta Cana (a trip for two worth close to $3000) courtesy of Chad Sinon Motorsports and Jeff Strunk.

MEME DESANTIS AND BRIAN SHUEY GET FIRST WINS OF THE SEASON AT GRANDVIEW

BECHTELSVILLE, PA August 21, 2005 . . . Veteran racer Brian Shuey must have been saving his best effort for when it really counts and winning the Jerry Glase/Chuck Sennott Memorial 30-lap Late Model race at Grandview Speedway on Saturday night was when it really counted. The Hamburg, PA racer earned $1000 for his first win of the season.
In the 30-lap 3M NASCAR Dodge Weekly Series Modified feature race Meme DeSantis came from 9th starting spot to take the top spot on the 24th lap and lead the rest of the way to get his first win of the season.
Buddy Wharton put his mount in front of the 26 car starting field in the Glase/Sennott Memorial but his lead was short lived as four time champion Dean Stoudt went to the front on the second lap. At the six lap marker Brian Shuey, coming from seventh with his Harry’s U-Pull-It Auto Parts/Bob Fisher Chevy No. 5D, took the lead.
Once in front Shuey was able to set the pace and claim the victory with Ron Kline, the current Late Model point leader, nipping at his rear at the finish. Kline (East Greenville) continues to lead in the chase for the NASCAR Late Model championship. Third spot went to Bill Henning (Lansdale) who caught the crowds attention with his tremendous charge to the front after having gone to the rear of the field in the early laps of the feature event. Dean Stoudt (East Greenville), a four time track champion, was a leader for a short time early in the race, settled for fourth and defending track champion Chuck Schutz (Pottstown) earned fifth spot.
Meme DeSantis had victory snatched from his grasp the previous Saturday when a flat tire on a caution forced him to the pits while he was leading the Modified feature race. This Saturday night DeSantis, at the wheel of the Eastern Rigging No.11, was not to be denied as he charged through the field and challenged the leaders Rich Wisdo and Jason Smythe for several laps. At the 24 lap marker DeSantis was able to take advantage of a caution restart and charge to the front and that is where he stayed for the balance of the 30-lap feature race.
Jason Smythe, looking for his first career win, lead for 23 laps of the feature race and held off some strong challenges, featuring side-by-side action, from Rich Wisdo. At the finish Smythe (Oley) had to settle for second and Wisdo (Souderton) finished third. Fourth spot went to Barry Readinger (Reading) followed by Mike Gular (Harleysville).
In victory lane a jubilant DeSantis gave the credit to the crew and car owner. He pointed out that had it not been for the late race caution he did not think he could have caught Smythe and Wisdo. He had high praise for the two racers. And he pointed out that the track was in Freedom 76 condition and he was looking forward to the September 10th $20,000 to win Modified Classic.
Current NASCAR Modified point leader Jeff Strunk was out early after a third turn incident and was credited with 27th place in the finishing order.
Qualifying heat races for the Late Models were won by Sean Merkel, Brian Shuey and Chuck Schutz while the six-lap Jim Brown Cash Dash was won by lady racer Kelly Snyder, her first visit to victory lane at Grandview.
In the NASCAR Dodge Weekly Series Modified qualifiers wins were earned by Tracy Readinger, Meme DeSantis, John Williman, Ray Swinehart and Jon Kellner. The consolation races went to Jeff Strunk, Greg Humlhanz and Ryan Watt. The Cheer’s Tavern Cash Dash was won by Ray Swinehart.
Official track photographer Don Marks missed covering his first event in 25 years as he was spending three days in the hospital as a result of lawn cutting incident. He is expected to be back in action for the next Grandview Speedway event.
Lap sponsorships for the T.H.Properties Freedom 76 (September 10) are now available at $10 and $25 a lap. The lap sponsorship money goes to the leader of the lap sponsored. The $25 lap sponsors will receive a big mention in the special Freedom 76 program book and public address announcements. For information on lap sponsorships and event sponsorship, special awards, telephone Ernie Saxton at 215.752.7797.
The Hatfield Quality Meats/Kreiser Race Fuels Night is set for Saturday, August 27th, 7:30 p.m. featuring at least 15 exciting events of stock car racing with a 30 lap feature for the NASCAR Dodge Weekly Series Modifieds (29 cars start) and a 20-lap feature for Late Models with 24 cars starting.
Grandview Speedway, a one-third-mile, banked clay oval, is a NASCAR sanctioned facility offering stock car racing every Saturday night from April through September. The track is located on Passmore Road, just off Route 100, 10 miles north of Pottstown, in Bechtelsville, PA. For information telephone 610.754.7688 or check in at their website, www.grandviewspeedway.com. Fans are invited to sign up for the FAN NEWS sent via email on a regular basis keeping fans informed what is going on at the speedway.

3M NIGHT NASCAR MODIFIED FEATURE, 30 LAPS:1.Meme DeSantis 2. Jason Smythe 3. Rich Wisdo 4. Barry Readinger 5. Mike Gular 6. Craig VonDohren 7.Terry Meitzler 8.Keith Brightbill 9.Jon Kellner 10.Kevin Hartnett 11.Ryan Watt 12.John Willman 13.Tracy Readinger 14.Rick Schaffer 15.Shawn Reimert 16. Donny Erb 17.Greg Humlhanz 18.Tom Mayberry 19.Kenny Gilmore 20.Ed Scott 21.Tom Umbenhauer 22.Kerry Kratz 23.John Tschudy 24.Kyle Weiss 25.Danny Erb 26.Sean Merkel 27.Jeff Strunk 28.Doug Manmiller 29. Ray Swinehart.
3M NIGHT JERRY GLASE/CHUCK SENNOTT MEMORIAL NASCAR LATE MODEL FEATURE, 30 LAPS: 1. Brian Shuey 2. Ron Kline 3. Bill Henning 4. Dean Stoudt 5. Chuck Schutz 6. Rick Todorow 7.Steve Sennott 8.Lou Egrie 9.Mike Kellner 10.Kelly Snyder 11.Kyle Pensinger 12.John Durling 13. Doug Snyder 14. Buddy Wharton 15.Mark Malcom 16.Dallas Breidenbach 17.Jim Bahz 18.Bill May 19.John Giesler 20.Dan Snyder 21.Sean Merkel 22. Dean Schaeffer 23.Dave Conover 24. Randy Stoudt 25. Doug Walton 26.Junior Grebe.

UNOFFICIAL NASCAR POINT STANDINGS AT GRANDVIEW SPEEDWAY
Includes August 20th events
UNOFFICIAL POINT STANDINGS FOR NASCAR MODIFIEDS AS OF AUGUST 20, 2005
1. Jeff Strunk, Bethel, PA #88 4132****
2. Craig VonDohren, Oley, PA #70D 3570*
3. Terry Meitzler, Kutztown, PA #712 3356*
4. Mike Gular, Harleysville, PA #53 3245*
5. Keith Brightbill, Mohnton, PA #14 3100
6. Jon Kellner, Lansdale, PA #85AM 2931**
7. Tracy Readinger, Oley, PA #2T 2833
8. Kevin Hartnett, Perkasie, PA #81 2807*
9. Ray Swinehart, Bechtelsville, PA #33 2799**
10. Ryan Watt, Phoenixville, PA #14W 2659
11. Doug Manmiller, Wyomissing, PA #00 2506*
12. Kenny Gilmore, Fleetwood, PA #45 2494
13. Tom Mayberry, Sellersville, PA #61 2386
14. Danny Erb, Boyertown, PA #44 2291*
15. Meme DeSantis, Temple, PA #11/357 2280*
16. Kyle Weiss, Hamburg, PA #21K 2170
17. Shawn Reimert, Oley, PA #91 2114
18. Rick Schaffer, Woxall, PA #6jr 2093
19. John Willman, Birdsboro, PA #74W 2078
20. Tom Umbenhauer, Richland, PA #19U 1893
Other Feature Winners - Larry Solomon*

UNOFFICIAL POINT STANDINGS FOR NASCAR LATE MODELS AS OF AUGUST 20, 2005
1. Ron Kline, East Greenville, PA #3 4102****
2. Rick Todorow, Quakertown, PA #93 3625
3. Brian Shuey, Hamburg, PA #5D 3507*
4. Dean Schaeffer, Douglassville, PA #39 3465
5. Steve Sennott, Gilbertsville, PA #61 3378
6. Lou Egrie, Willow Grove, PA #X4 3313
7. Dean Stoudt, East Greenville, PA #77 3193
8. Harry Neiman, Bower Beach, DE #34 3048
9. Dave Conover, Royersford, PA #327 3041
10. Mike Kellner, Lansdale, PA #57 3030*
11. Sean Merkel, Gilbertsville, PA #118 3025*
12. Buddy Wharton, Birdsboro, PA #7B 2977
13. Randy Stoudt, Pottstown, PA #22 2938*****
14. John Giesler, Aston, PA #ZT1 2895*
15. Junior Grebe, Gilbertsville, PA #73 2606*
16. Dallas Breidenbach, Pottstown, PA #2 2424
17. Bill Henning, Lansdale, PA #80 2361
18. Kelly Snyder, Green Lane, PA #102 2357
19. Chuck Schutz, Pottstown, PA #ONE 2087
20. Greg Hoffmaster, Pottstown, PA #69 1908
* = Feature Winner

GRANDVIEW SPEEDWAY FAN NEWS FOR AUGUST, 2005
Second edition for August
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GRANDVIEW SPEEDWAY SCHEDULE FOR BALANCE OF THE 2005 SEASON

Saturday, August 20 Modifieds & Late Models- 3M Night with the Jerry Glase/Chuck Sennott Memorial 30-lapper for Late Models.
Tuesday, August 23 THUNDER ON THE HILL Grandview THUNDER 5-25’s 410 Sprints, Big Block Modifieds, Late Models, 600cc Modifieds and 600 Sprints
Saturday, August 27 Modifieds & Late Models- Kreiser Racing Fuels Night&Hatfield Quality Meats Night
Saturday, September 3 Modifieds & Late Models -Chad Sinon Motorsports/BPG Racing Night
Thursday, September 8 THP Properties Annual Freedom 76 Golf Tournament
Saturday, September 10 35th Annual THP Properties Freedom 76 Modified Classic. $20,000 to win Starting time 7 PM. Pre-race activities at 3 p.m.
Saturday, September 17 Open Competition Modifieds & Late Models Starting at 7 PM
(Rain Date for Freedom 76)
Saturday, September 24 Open Competition Modifieds & Late Models Starting at 7 PM
Saturday, October 15 THUNDER ON THE HILL Grandview THUNDER 5-25’s
Big Block Modifieds, 358 NASCAR Modifieds, URC Sprints,
Late Models and one additional division to be announced.
Saturday, October 22 Annual Racer’s Flea Market Starting at 6 AM
Saturday, December 17th, Annual Awards banquet at Kutztown, PA Fire Hall (this is a change of date and location)
Monday, November 28 to December 5, Champion’s Trip to Punta Cana (Dominican Republic)-Make a reservation with Marilyn Saxton at 215.752.2392 or buy a chance to win the trip for two at the track for just $10.00 with just 300 tickets being sold.
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WIN A JOB FOR A NIGHT..THE JOB IS ON JEFF STRUNK’S RACE CREW

The popular website WWW.DIRTTRACKDIGEST.COM will be giving some lucky a chance to work on Jeff Strunk’s NASCAR Dodge Weekly Series Modified crew at Grandview Speedway on September 3rd at GRANDVIEW SPEEDWAY.
The winner not only gets to be a crew member but also receives a great looking Jeff Strunk T-Shirt and a Dirt Track Digest T-shirt.
You must enter by August 25th and to enter all you have to do is go to www.dirttrackdigest.com, click on the CREW WITH JEFF STRUNK logo, then click enter contest under the Jeff Strunk Contest. Fill in your name, email and telephone number and if you win you will be contacted on August 26th by email and telephone to let you know.
You have to act quickly to enter. GOOD LUCK!! Almost forgot, you must be over 18 years of age to enter. Only one entry per person is allowed.
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JERRY GLASE/CHUCK SENNOTT MEMORIAL SET FOR SATURDAY, AUGUST 20TH…..$1000 TO WIN FOR LATE MODELS
NASCAR Late Model racers will be in the limelight at Grandview Speedway on Saturday, August 20th when the Jerry Glase/Chuck Sennott Memorial 30 lap championship race is presented as part of 3M Night.
The race has been created to remember two people who were important members of the Grandview family before their untimely passing. Jerry Glase was a long time employee and a very important part of the track operations who lost his battle with cancer and Chuck Sennott was a popular late model racer who was fatally injured at another area track.
Mark Garman, a track official, was instrumental in putting the event together and has announced that the race will pay $1000 to win and will feature a beefed up purse with all starters earning extra money thanks to a long list of sponsors with $125 being paid just to start the feature.
The NASCAR Dodge Weekly Series Modifieds will also be part of the show.
Racing will start at 7:30 p.m.
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FANS WILL HAVE A CHANCE TO WIN FREE CHANCES FOR CHAMPIONS TRIP TO PUNTA CANA ON SEPTEMBER 3
FANS COMING OUT FOR THE BPG RACING/CHAD SINON MOTORSPORTS NIGHT will have the opportunity to win 20 chances for the trip for two to punta cana. The trip for two is worth close to $3,000 and will give the lucky winner and guest a chance to travel to the dominican republic to spend a week with the modified champion and others as part of the annual trip.
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In other news from the track, Danny Erb put on a spectacular display of driving on Saturday night during the Mavericks Motorcycle Club NASCAR Dodge Weekly Series Modified feature coming from 29th starting spot to finish 11th gaining 18 positions and earning a $100 Hard Charger bonus courtesy of Tom Oates Chevy in Chester Springs, PA. Erb’s gain of 18 spots edged out feature winner Jeff Strunk who went from 18th to first.
The Mavericks Motorcycle Club used the Saturday night promotion to raise funds for the Alex’s Lemonade Stand Pediatric Cancer Charity. They did want to thank fans for their generosity. It was a very successful night for the Alex’s Lemonade Charity.
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Jon Kellner and the Hutt’s Glass No.85 NASCAR Modified team leads the chase for the $1000 being offered by Rossi Welding of Reading and D&S Archery of Barto to the driver able to win the most NASCAR sanctioned qualifying heat races at Grandview Speedway during the season. Kellner currently has seven qualifying heat wins.
No fans have been fortunate enough to win the BPG Racing/Chad Sinon Motorsports Pick 5 Contest so far this season. This Saturday night, August 20th, there will be $900 waiting for a fan that can pick the top five in the order they finish. Ballots are included in the official Grandview Groove track program. If no one wins all the entries will be entered in a drawing for $500 cash at the T.H.Properties Freedom 76 on September 10th. In addition all entries are entered in a drawing for BPG Racing/Jeff Strunk sportswear and another drawing will be held on August 20th with five lucky winners being announced.
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sponsor a lap for the t.h.properties freedom 76. Lap sponsorships are presently available for the T.H.Properties Freedom 76. Laps are being sold for $10 and $25 each. The $10 lap gets the sponsor a mention in the program book. The $25 Special Lap Sponsorship gets the sponsor a listing in the program book and mentions on the public address system during the event date. Lap sponsorship money goes to the leader of the lap being sponsored. Almost half of the laps have already been taken.
There are also opportunities to advertise in the special Grandview Groove T.H. Properties Freedom 76 track magazine or to sponsor an event at the Freedom 76 (September 10th), sponsor a hole and green at the T.H.Properties Freedom 76 Golf Tournament (September 8) or sponsor a special award. For lap sponsorship and marketing opportunities contact Ernie Saxton at 215.752.7797 or Esaxton144@aol.com.
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CHANCES still remain available for the Grandview Speedway Champion’s Trip to Punta Cana (Dominican Republic). The eight day, seven night trip runs from November 28th through December 4th. The track champion will be part of the group enjoying the great trip with everyone staying at a luxury hotel on the ocean, all inclusive, with air transportation out of Philadelphia, PA. Chances are selling for $10 each or 3 for $25.00. The winner will receive a trip for two valued at close to $3000. To purchase chances you are invited to telephone Marilyn Saxton at 215.752.2392 or see her at the speedway. The drawing for the winner will be held at the T.H.Properties Freedom 76.
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NAPA Auto Parts presents Thunder on the Hill. . .. . . . .
BPG SUPER 7 TO CHALLENGE MODIFIED FIELD IN GRANDVIEW THUNDER 5-25'S TUESDAY, AUGUST 23RD
The BPG SUPER 7 will be well represented on Tuesday night, August 23rd when the Big Block Modifieds take part in the GRANDVIEW THUNDER 5-25's. Seven of the top modified drivers make up the BPG SUPER 7 and the list includes Jeff Strunk, Jimmy Horton, Duane Howard, Billy Pauch, Frank Cozze, Kenny Brightbill and the newest addition, Brian Weaver of East Windsor, NY. The Big Block Modifieds will compete in one of five feature events that are on the Grandview Thunder 5-25's program. Joining the modifieds will be the 410 Sprints, Late Models, 600cc Sprints and 600cc Modifieds. Gates will open at 5 PM with race time set for 7:30 PM
Over one-hundred different cars and drivers will gather on the hill for this fan favorite event. In the 410 ranks, expected entries include Fred Rahmer, Mark Smith, Lance Dewease, Greg Hodnett and Chad Layton. The BPG SUPER 7 and COMDIAL ALL STARS will fill the big block modified roster and include Jeff Strunk, Billy Pauch, Duane Howard, Jimmy Horton, Frank Cozze and Kenny Brightbill.
The Grandview Speedway Late Models will duel for twenty-five laps and the competitors include Randy Kline, Rick Todorow, Randy Stoudt, Brian Shuey, Lou Egrie, and Sean Merkel. The GUHL Motors 600 Sprints will make their first appearance in the 5-25's and entries include Davey Sammons, Mike Dicely, Scott Smith, Michael Carber, Brett Schoenly and Brett Arndt. In the line-up for the 600 Modifieds are Tom Martocci, Tim Mineri, Scott Washborn, Nick Mady and Barry McDole.
Advance tickets for the GRANDVIEW THUNDER 5-25's on Tuesday, August 23rd are now on sale. Adult admission is $20, Children 6-11 are $5 and under the age of six will be admitted for free. Pit admission is $25 and a license is not required.
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RACE RESULTS can be heard on the track voice mail about 10 minutes after the racing events are completed at 610.754.7688. In addition race results can be found at www.grandviewspeedway.com just a couple hours after races are complete. Early on Sunday mornings you can see a complete story with points at www.grandviewspeedway.com. And listen to WNPV-AM Radio, 1440 on the radio dial out of Lansdale, PA (this is the official area NASCAR station) and get the results at 7:45 on Monday mornings.
Ernie Saxton tells you what is happening at Grandview on Monday Night Motorsports, on WEST-AM 1400 on the radio dial out of Easton, PA. The show is on at 5:30 p.m. lasts for one hour. Ernie, John Richetta and Mark Kenyon talk about a lot of local and national racing.
SHOULD YOU CARE TO MAKE A COMMENT, OFFER A SUGGESTION, SUBMIT A COMPLAINT, please feel free to do so at Esaxton144@aol.com or fax it to 215.752.1518. Or you can call us at 215.752.7797. Ernie Saxton

$1000 TO WIN JERRY GLASE/CHUCK SENNOTT MEMORIAL AT GRANDVIEW

Bechtelsville, PA August 14, 2005 . . . NASCAR Late Model racers will be in the limelight at Grandview Speedway on Saturday, August 20th when the Jerry Glase/Chuck Sennott Memorial 30 lap championship race is presented as part of 3M Night.
The race has been created to remember two people who were important members of the Grandview family before their untimely passing. Jerry Glase was a long time employee and a very important part of the track operations who lost his battle with cancer and Chuck Sennott was a popular late model racer who was fatally injured at another area track.
Mark Garman, a track official, was instrumental in putting the event together and has announced that the race will pay $1000 to win and will feature a beefed up purse with all starters earning extra money thanks to a long list of sponsors.
The NASCAR Dodge Weekly Series Modifieds will also be part of the show.
Racing will start at 7:30 p.m.
In other news from the track, Danny Erb put on a spectacular display of driving on Saturday night during the Mavericks Motorcycle Club NASCAR Dodge Weekly Series Modified feature coming from 29th starting spot to finish 11th gaining 18 positions and earning a $100 Hard Charger bonus courtesy of Tom Oates Chevy in Chester Springs, PA. Erb’s gain of 18 spots edged our feature winner Jeff Strunk who went from 18th to first.
The Mavericks Motorcycle Club used the Saturday night promotion to raise funds for the Alex’s Lemonade Stand Pediatric Cancer Charity.
Jon Kellner and the Hutt’s Glass No.85 NASCAR Modified team leads the chase for the $1000 being offered by Rossi Welding of Reading and D&S Archery of Barto to the driver able to win the most NASCAR sanctioned qualifying heat races at Grandview Speedway during the season. Kellner currently has seven qualifying heat wins.
No fans have been fortunate enough to win the BPG Racing/Chad Sinon Motorsports Pick 5 Contest so far this season. This Saturday night, August 20th, there will be $900 waiting for a fan that can pick the top five in the order they finish. Ballots are included in the official Grandview Groove track program. If no one wins all the entries will be entered in a drawing for $500 cash at the T.H.Properties Freedom 76 on September 10th. In addition all entries are entered in a drawing for BPG Racing/Jeff Strunk sportswear and another drawing will be held on August 20th with five lucky winners being announced.
Lap sponsorships are presently available for the T.H.Properties Freedom 76. Laps are being sold for $10 and $25 each. The $10 lap gets the sponsor a mention in the program book. The $25 Special Lap Sponsorship gets the sponsor a listing in the program book and mentions on the public address system during the event date. Lap sponsorship money goes to the leader of the lap being sponsored. Almost half of the laps have already been taken.
There are also opportunities to advertise in the special Grandview Groove T.H. Properties Freedom 76 track magazine or to sponsor an event at the Freedom 76 (September 10th), sponsor a hole and green at the T.H.Properties Freedom 76 Golf Tournament (September 8) or sponsor a special award. For lap sponsorship and marketing opportunities contact Ernie Saxton at 215.752.7797 or Esaxton144@aol.com.
Chances still remain available for the Grandview Speedway Champion’s Trip to Punta Cana (Dominican Republic). The eight day, seven night trip runs from November 28th through December 4th. The track champion will be part of the group enjoying the great trip with everyone staying at a luxury hotel on the ocean, all inclusive, with air transportation out of Philadelphia, PA. Chances are selling for $10 each or 3 for $25.00. The winner will receive a trip for two valued at close to $3000. To purchase chances you are invited to telephone Marilyn Saxton at 215.752.2392 or see her at the speedway. The drawing for the winner will be held at the T.H.Properties Freedom 76.
Grandview Speedway is a NASCAR sanctioned one-third-mile, banked clay oval located on Passmore Road, just off Route 100, in Bechtelsville, PA, 10 miles north of Pottstown. For information on coming events check out the website at www.grandviewspeedway.com or telephone the track at 610.754.7688.

COMING EVENTS:
Saturday, August 20, 7:30 p.m. NASCAR Dodge Weekly Series Modifieds and Late Models (Jerry Glase/Chuck Sennott Memorial 30-lapper)
Tuesday, August 23, 7:30 p.m. Bob Miller and Bruce Rogers present Thunder on the Hill 5-25s. This is five features (no qualifying events) for 410 sprints, Big Block Modifieds, Late Models, 600cc Modifieds and 600cc Sprints
Saturday, August 27, 7:30 p.m. Hatfield Quality Meats/Kreiser Race Fuels Night featuring NASCAR Modifieds and Late Models, at least 15 events of racing.

JEFF STRUNK AND JOHN GIESLER WIN MAVERICK MOTORCYCLE NIGHT FEATURES

BECHTELSVILLE, PA AUGUST 14, 2005 . . . Four time track champion and current NASCAR Dodge Weekly Series Modified point leader Jeff Strunk looked like he might have to settle for second on Saturday night at Grandview Speedway with seven laps to go in the 30-lap feature and Meme DeSantis was leading. However a left front flat tire discovered by track officials on a caution restart sent DeSantis to the pits and Jeff Strunk to the front of the pack and he was able to ride to his fourth NASCAR Modified feature win of the season and pretty much put on a lock on his fifth track title.
In the 20-lapper for NASCAR Late Models John Giesler seemed to be content with what looked like a sure second place finish to Randy Stoudt when Stoudt had something break in the second turn while leading give the lead to Giesler. And for the final two laps of the 20-lap feature the Aston, PA racer was able to hold off the challenge of Brian Shuey and collect his first feature win since April, 1998.
In the 30-lapper for the NASCAR Modifieds, sponsored by the Mavericks Motorcycle Club, young Todd Smith lead the first lap with Sean Merkel taking the lead on the second circuit of the one-third-mile, clay banked oval. Surviving a variety of spins and a major pileup Merkel stayed in front of the field until the 17th lap. Meme DeSantis charged to the front on a caution restart and looked like he had what it would take to be the feature winner holding off the pinball action of Strunk, Merkel, Tom Mayberry and Craig VonDohren as they swapped positions.
Earlier in the feature DeSantis had been told by officials that he had a left front tire gone soft. On a 23rd lap restart after a caution officials told DeSantis that the tire was flat on his Eastern Rigging No. 11 and, based on track rules, he would have to take it to the pits giving the lead to Jeff Strunk.
Once in front Strunk, driving the BPG Racing/Chad Sinon Motorsports NO. 88, was able to hold off challenges from former track champion Tom Mayberry and Craig VonDohren to grab his fourth win of the season and pretty much give him his fifth track title with only three point events left to run. Second spot went to Mayberry (Sellersville) followed by VonDohren (0ley), Terry Meitzler (Kutztown) and Ryan Watt (Phoenixville).
Unofficially Strunk also earned a $100 Hard Charger bonus from Tom Oates Chevrolet of Chester Springs, Pa for coming from 18th starting spot to finish first.
The 20-lapper for the Late Models also had a wild finish with John Giesler, who lead the first lap coming back to lead the final two and get a win. Mike Kellner took the lead from the Aston, PA auto repair shop owner and set the pace until the 8th lap when Junior Grebe moved to the front after a caution restart.
At the 10th lap Grebe was challenged by five feature winner Randy Stoudt and the two put on quite a side-by-side battle for the top spot. At 17 laps with Stoudt edging out front Grebe lost control in turn two and bounced on top of a couple of infield tire markers putting him out for the night. One lap later Stoudt, looking like a sure winner, suddenly came to a stop in turn two and had to be towed off the track. Giesler got his lead back with two laps to go, held off the charge of Brian Shuey (Hamburg), and the two crossed the finish line with Giesler taking the win. Third spot went to two time champion Lou Egrie (Willow Grove) followed by four time champion Dean Stoudt (East Greenville) and Steve Sennott (Gilbertsville).
The entire 16 event show was run off in three and one half hours including a close to 30 minute power failure brought on by an exploding transformer down the road from the track.
Qualifying heat races for the Late Models were won by Dean Stoudt, Sean Merkel and Mike Kellner while Mark Malcom was given the Consolation victory. Sean Merkel won the Jim Brown Cash Dash.
Modified qualifiers were won by Doug Manmiller, Meme DeSantis, Kyle Weiss, John Tschudy and Craig VonDohren. The consolations victories were earned by Donny Erb, Keith Brightbill and Tom Umbenbauer while the Cheer’s Tavern Cash Dash went to John Tschudy.
Lap sponsorships for the T.H.Properties Freedom 76 (September 10) are now available at $10 and $25 a lap. The lap sponsorship money goes to the leader of the lap sponsored. The $25 lap sponsors will receive a big mention in the special Freedom 76 program book and public address announcements. For information on lap sponsorships and event sponsorship, special awards, telephone Ernie Saxton at 215.752.7797.
The NASCAR Late Models will be in the limelight on Saturday, August 20th with the running of the Jerry Glase/Chuck Sennott Memorial 30-lap championship for the Late Model racing talents. The Late Models will be racing for an increased purse with at least $700 going to the winner. There are a long list of sponsors involved in this one. The NASCAR Dodge Weekly Series Modifieds will also be in action. At least 15 big events of racing make up the night’s action package program. Racing gets the green flag at 7:30 p.m.
Five big 25-lap features, no qualifying events, will make up the Bob Miller/Bruce Rogers Thunder on the Hill event on Tuesday, August 23rd. Featured will be the 410 sprints, Big Block Modifieds, Late Models, 600cc Modifieds and 600cc Sprints. Racing starts at 7:30 p.m.
Grandview Speedway, a one-third-mile, banked clay oval, is a NASCAR sanctioned facility offering stock car racing every Saturday night from April through September. The track is located on Passmore Road, just off Route 100, 10 miles north of Pottstown, in Bechtelsville, PA. For information telephone 610.754.7688 or check in at their website, www.grandviewspeedway.com. Fans are invited to sign up for the FAN NEWS sent via email on a regular basis keeping fans informed what is going on at the speedway.

MAVERICKS MOTORCYCLE CLUB NIGHT NASCAR MODIFIED FEATURE, 30 LAPS:1.Jeff Strunk 2. Tom Mayberry 3. Craig VonDohren 4. Terry Meitzler 5. Ryan Watt 6. Shawn Reimert 7. Keith Brightbill 8.Mike Gular 9.Doug Manmiller 10.Rick Schaffer 11.Danny Erb 12.Rich Wisdo 13.Donny Erb 14.John Willman 15.Tom Umbenhauer 16.Tracy Readiner 17.Tom Sheetz 18.Todd Smith 19.Sean Merkel 20.Meme DeSantis 21.Bobby Trapper 22.John Tschudy 23. Jon Kellner 24.Mike Bailey 25.Steve Young 26.Brad Missimer 27.Kyle Weiss 28.Ray Swinehart 29. Barry Readinger

MAVERICKS MOTORCYLE CLUB NIGHT NASCAR LATE MODEL FEATURE, 20 LAPS:1.John Giesler 2.Brian Shuey 3.Lou Egrie 4.Dean Stoudt 5. Steve Sennott 6.Bill Henniner 7.Mike Kellner 8.Rick Todorow 9.Dave Conover 10.Dean Schaeffer 11.Dallas Breidenbach 12. Ron Kline 13. John Durling 14. Kelly Snyder 15.Buddy Wharton 16,Doug Snyder 17.Mark Malcom 18.Bill Graham 19.Jim Bahz 20.Chad Rae 21.Randy Stoudt 22.Junior Grebe 23. Sean Merkel 24. Greg Hoffmaster.

GRANDVIEW SPEEDWAY UNOFFICIAL POINT STANDINGS AS OF COMPLETION OF RACING ON SATURDAY, AUGUST 13TH
UNOFFICIAL POINT STANDINGS FOR NASCAR MODIFIEDS AS OF AUGUST 20, 2005
1. Jeff Strunk, Bethel, PA #88 4087****
2. Craig VonDohren, Oley, PA #70D 3313*
3. Terry Meitzler, Kutztown, PA #712 3108*
4. Mike Gular, Harleysville, PA #53 2976*
5. Keith Brightbill, Mohnton, PA #14 2829
6. Ray Swinehart, Bechtelsville, PA #33 2769**
7. Jon Kellner, Lansdale, PA #85AM 2701**
8. Tracy Readinger, Oley, PA #2T 2643
9. Kevin Hartnett, Perkasie, PA #81 2594*
10. Doug Manmiller, Wyomissing, PA #00 2469*
11. Ryan Watt, Phoenixville, PA #14W 2454
12. Kenny Gilmore, Fleetwood, PA #45 2365
13. Tom Mayberry, Sellersville, PA #61 2253
14. Danny Erb, Boyertown, PA #44 2227*
15. Kyle Weiss, Hamburg, PA #21K 2096
16. Meme DeSantis, Temple, PA #11/357 1970
17. Shawn Reimert, Oley, PA #91 1947
18. Rick Schaffer, Woxall, PA #6jr 1920
19. John Willman, Birdsboro, PA #74W 1878
20. Donny Erb, Douglassville, Pa #42 1861
Other Feature Winners - Larry Solomon*

UNOFFICIAL POINT STANDINGS FOR NASCAR LATE MODELS AS OF AUGUST 20, 2005
1. Ron Kline, Salfordville, PA #3 3805****
2. Dean Schaeffer, Douglassville, PA #39 3366
3. Rick Todorow, Quakertown, PA #93 3366
4. Brian Shuey, Hamburg, PA #5D 3197
5. Steve Sennott, Gilbertsville, PA #61 3132
6. Lou Egrie, Willow Grove, PA #X4 3082
7. Harry Neiman, Bower Beach, DE #34 3048
8. Dave Conover, Royersford, PA #327 2953
9. Sean Merkel, Gilbertsville, PA #118 2915*
10. Dean Stoudt, East Greenville, PA #77 2914
11. Randy Stoudt, Pottstown, PA #22 2861*****
12. Mike Kellner, Lansdale, PA #57 2802*
13. Buddy Wharton, Birdsboro, PA #7B 2800
14. John Giesler, Aston, PA #ZT1 2769*
15. Junior Grebe, Gilbertsville, PA #73 2596*
16. Dallas Breidenbach, Pottstown, PA #2 2272
17. Kelly Snyder, Green Lane, PA #102 2142
18. Bill Henning, Lansdale, PA #80 2080
19. Greg Hoffmaster, Pottstown, PA #69 1908
20. Chuck Schutz, #ONE 1817
* = Feature Winner

COMING EVENTS:
Saturday, August 13, 7:30 p.m. Mavericks Motorcycle Club Night featuring NASCAR Dodge Weekly Series Modifieds and Late Models
Saturday, August 20, 7:30 p.m. 3M Night featuring Jerry Glase/Chuck Sennott Memorial for Late Models (30 lap feature) plus full show of NASCAR Modifieds
Tuesday, August 23, 7:30 p.m. Bob Miller/Bruce Rogers Thunder on the Hill Series featuring 410 Sprints, Big Block Modifieds, Late Models, 600cc Modifieds and 600cc Sprints.
Saturday, August 27, 7:30 p.m. Hatfield Quality Meats and Kreiser Race Fuels Night featuring NASCAR Modifieds and Late Models

SWINEHART GETS THIRD ROGERS MEMORIAL AND KLINE EARNS FOURTH LATE MODEL FEATURE WIN AT GRANDVIEW SPEEDWAY

Bechtelsville, PA August 7, 2005 . . . Two time NASCAR Modified champion Ray Swinehart wheeled the P.K.Moyer Excavating No. 33 Modified to a resounding victory in the 50-lap Forrest Rogers Memorial presented by Stauffer Construction NASCAR Dodge Weekly Series Modified race at Grandview Speedway on Saturday night. Ron Kline, current Late Model division point leader, was able to wheel the Tom Oates Chevrolet No.4 Late Model to victory in the 20-lap main event for Late Models.
Tom Umbenhauer was quick to come from third to first at the drop of the green and lead the field into turn one. In fact Umbenhauer just kept leading the 29 car starting field lap after lap. At the 11 lap marker Umbenhauer was already lapping some of the slower cars with Barry Readinger and Kenny Gilmore following.
With 17 laps in the record book, Umbenhauer still in front of the pack, Barry Readinger, running second, brought out the red flag when his car caught fire and came to a stop in turn two. Readinger was not injured but his strong effort was done for the night.
On the restart Kenny Gilmore was running second to the blistering pace being sent by Umbenhauer.
At 26 circuits of the one-third-mile clay banked oval Shawn Reimert was now second after Gilmore spun in turn four and had to go to the rear of the field. Two laps later Ray Swinehart, coming from 10th starting spot, moved into second and started to reel in the leader.
At 35 laps Ryan Watt spun off the fourth turn and that brought out a caution closing the field behind Umbenhauer. On the restart Swinehart was able to shoot to the front off turn two and once in fron the commanded the rest of the 50-lapper to pick up his third in a Forrest Rogers Memorial and earn $10,000. The Bechtelsville, PA racer also won the 25-lap feature the evening before at Big Diamond Speedway.
In victory lane Swinehart gave credit to his sponsors and his hard working crew. He also made a point of saying thank you to his wife.
There have been 10 different feature winners in the modified division of competition this season with four point races yet to be run.
Second spot went to Umbenhauer of Richland, PA with Mike Gular (Harleysville) earning a third. Meme DeSantis (Temple), back in the Norm Hansell owned #357 for the night, finished fourth coming from 16th starting spot. Four time track champion and current point leader Jeff Strunk (Bethel) finished fifth after having started 19th.
The 50-lap Memorial is run each year to remember the man who had the vision and the plan and then built the one-third-mile, clay banked Grandview Speedway.
Former Late Model champion John Giesler lead the 24 car field down for the green and set the pace for the first lap of the 20-lap main event for NASCAR Late Models. On the second circuit Junior Grebe was able to put his No. 73 in front of the pack.
At 13 laps , after a caution, Ron Kline was able to put his mount in first and Junior Grebe headed for the pits with mechanical troubles forcing him from competition. Once in front it was easy pickings for the Green Lane racer as he won his fifth feature race of the season with the Tom Oates Chevrolet sponsored entry.
Second spot went to Randy Stoudt (Pottstown) coming from 13th starting position. Two time Late Model champion Lou Egrie (Willow Grove) finished third having challenged for the top spot a couple times during the event. Brian Shuey (Hamburg) was fourth and Steve Sennott (Gilberstville) finished in fifth place.
Late Model qualifying races were won by Sean Merkel, Junior Grebe and Mike Kellner while the Jim Brown Cash Dash went to Merkel.
Craig VonDohren won the first qualifying heat race with the rest of the qualifiers going to Jimmy Reppert, John Willman, Jon Kellner and Cliff Quinn. Consolation victories were earned by Jeff Strunk, Keith Brightbill and Ryan Watt while Willman picked up more than $300 for his win in the Cheers Tavern Cash Dash.
Coming up on Saturday, August 13th is Mavericks Motorcycle Night with the NASCAR Dodge Weekly Series Modified and Late Models being featured? Several special happenings during the night will raise money for charity.
A new event added to the schedule is the Jerry Glase/Chuck Sennott Memorial Late Model Championship set for Saturday, August 20th. The 30-lap feature race, paying at least $700 to win, will honor the memory of Glase, a 30 year employee of the speedway who passed away after a battle with cancer, and Sennott, a feature winning Late Model racer who was fatally injured at another speedway. Sponsorship opportunities and lap sponsorships are available for this event. The NASCAR Dodge Weekly Series Modifieds will also be part of the special night with racing starting at 7:30 p.m.
Grandview Speedway, a one-third-mile, banked clay oval, is a NASCAR sanctioned facility offering stock car racing every Saturday night from April through September. The track is located on Passmore Road, just off Route 100, 10 miles north of Pottstown, in Bechtelsville, PA. For information telephone 610.754.7688 or check in at their website, www.grandviewspeedway.com. Fans are invited to sign up for the FAN NEWS sent via email on a regular basis keeping fans informed what is going on at the speedway.

FORREST ROGERS MEMORIAL PRESENTED BY STAUFFER CONSTRUCTION NASCAR MODIFIED FEATURE, 50 LAPS:1.Ray Swinehart 2. Tom Umbenhauer 3. Mike Gular 4. Meme DeSantis 5. Jeff Strunk 6. Terry Meitzler 7.Shawn Reimer 8.Doug Manmiller 9.Jimmy Reppert 10.Kyle Weiss 11.Kevin Hartnett 12. Craig VonDohren 13.Keith Brightbill 14. Tracy Readinger 15.Jon Kellner 16.Ryan Watt 17.John Willman 18.Kenny Gilmore 19.Sean Merkel 20.Rich Wisdo 21.Jason Hamilton 22.Greg Humlhanz 23.Todd Smith 24.Amanda Spotts 25.Danny Erb 26.Ed Scott 27.Rick Schaffer 28. Barry Readinger 29. Kerry Kratz

STAUFFER CONSTRUCTION NIGHT NASCAR LATE MODEL FEATURE, 20 LAPS:1.Ron Kline 2Randy Stoudt 3.Lou Egrie 4. Brain Shuey 5.Steve Sennott 6.Greg Hoffmaster 7.Doug Snyder 8.Chuck Schutz 9. Harry Neiman 10.John Giesler 11.Buddy Wharton 12.Kelly Snyder 13.Dallas Breidenbach 14.Bill Graham 15,Milk Kellner 16.Dean Stout 17.Bill Henning 18.Rick Todorow 19.Junior Grebe 20.Dean Schaeffer 21. Dave Conover 22.John Durling 23, Mark Malcom.

NASCAR DODGE WEEKLY SERIES UNOFFICIAL POINT STANDINGS AS OF COMPLETION OF RACING ON AUGUST 6TH
UNOFFICIAL POINT STANDINGS FOR NASCAR MODIFIEDS AS OF AUGUST 6, 2005
1. Jeff Strunk, Bethel, PA #88 3780***
2. Craig VonDohren, Oley, PA #70D 3023*
3. Terry Meitzler, Kutztown, PA #712 2829*
4. Ray Swinehart, Bechtelsville, PA #33 2730**
5. Mike Gular, Harleysville, PA #53 2662*
6. Jon Kellner, Lansdale, PA #85AM 2618**
7. Keith Brightbill, Mohnton, PA #14 2616
8. Kevin Hartnett, Perkasie, PA #81 2584*
9. Tracy Readinger, Oley, PA #2T 2489
10. Kenny Gilmore, Fleetwood, PA #45 2355
11. Doug Manmiller, Wyomissing, PA #00 2239*
12. Ryan Watt, Phoenixville, PA #14W 2196
13. Kyle Weiss, Hamburg, PA #21K 2046
14. Danny Erb, Boyertown, PA #44 2027*
15. Tom Mayberry, Sellersville, PA #61 1955
16. Meme DeSantis, Temple, PA #11/357 1850
17. Cliff Quinn, Coopersburg, PA #69 1808
18. Rick Schaffer, Woxall, PA #6jr 1702
19. John Willman, Birdsboro, PA #74W 1701
20. Shawn Reimert, Oley, PA #91 1687
Other Feature Winners - Larry Solomon*

UNOFFICIAL POINT STANDINGS FOR NASCAR LATE MODELS AS OF AUGUST 6, 2005
1. Ron Kline, Green Lane, PA #3 3608****
2. Dean Schaeffer, Douglassville, PA #39 3148
3. Rick Todorow, Quakertown, PA #93 3130
4. Harry Neiman, Bower Beach, DE #34 3038
5. Brian Shuey, Hamburg, PA #5D 2900
6. Steve Sennott, Gilbertsville, PA #61 2866
7. Sean Merkel, Gilbertsville, PA #118 2825*
8. Lou Egrie, Willow Grove, PA #X4 2793
9. Randy Stoudt, Pottstown, PA #22 2752*****
10. Dave Conover, Royersford, PA #327 2738
11. Buddy Wharton, Birdsboro, PA #7B 2639
12. Dean Stoudt, East Greenville, PA #77 2634
13. Mike Kellner, Lansdale, PA #57 2552*
14 Junior Grebe, Gilbertsville, PA #73 2497*
15. John Giesler, Aston, PA #ZT1 2461
16. Dallas Breidenbach, Pottstown, PA #2 2071
17. Kelly Snyder, Green Lane, PA #102 1966
18. Greg Hoffmaster, Pottstown, PA #69 1833
19. Bill Henning, Lansdale, PA #80 1825
20. Chuck Schutz, Pottstown #ONE 1807
* = Feature Winner

GRANDVIEW SPEEDWAY FAN NEWS - AUGUST, 2005 ISSUE
Presenting reality stock car racing each Saturday night
Win some race tickets in this month’s contest
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Saturday night racing events are sanctioned by NASCAR. The track is part of the Division Two NASCAR Dodge Weekly Racing Series.
TICKET PRICES: For REGULAR Saturday night stock car racing events the price will be $12.00 for adults, $5.00 for youngsters 6 thru 11 and under 6 will be admitted FREE when accompanied by a paying adult. Always free parking on the grounds of the speedway.
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GRANDVIEW SPEEDWAY SCHEDULE FOR BALANCE OF THE SEASON
Saturday, August 6 Stauffer Construction Forrest Rogers Memorial $10,000 to win for the Modifieds Plus the Late Models -RCN4 TV coverage
Saturday, August 13 Modifieds & Late Models (Rain Date for Forrest Rogers Memorial) - Maverick’s Motorcycle Night
Saturday, August 20 Modifieds & Late Models- 3M Night with the Jerry Glase/Chuck Sennott Memorial 30-lapper for Late Models.
Tuesday, August 23 THUNDER ON THE HILL Grandview THUNDER 5-25’s 410 Sprints, Big Block Modifieds, Late Models, 600cc Modifieds and 600 Sprints
Saturday, August 27 Modifieds & Late Models- Kreiser Racing Fuels Night
Saturday, September 3 Modifieds & Late Models -Chad Sinon Motorsports/BPG Racing Night
Thursday, September 8 THP Properties Annual Freedom 76 Golf Tournament
Saturday, September 10 35th Annual THP Properties Freedom 76 Modified Classic. $20,000 to win Starting time 7 PM. Pre-race activities at 3 p.m.
Saturday, September 17 Open Competition Modifieds & Late Models Starting at 7 PM
(Rain Date for Freedom 76)
Saturday, September 24 Open Competition Modifieds & Late Models Starting at 7 PM
Saturday, October 15 THUNDER ON THE HILL Grandview THUNDER 5-25’s
Big Block Modifieds, 358 NASCAR Modifieds, URC Sprints,
Late Models and one additional division to be announced.
Saturday, October 22 Annual Racer’s Flea Market Starting at 6 AM
Saturday, December 17th, Annual Awards banquet at Kutztown, PA Fire Hall (this is a change of date and location)
Monday, November 28 to December 5, Champion’s Trip to Punta Cana (Dominican Republic)-Make a reservation with Marilyn Saxton at 215.752.2392 or buy a chance to win the trip for two at the track for just $10.00 with just 300 tickets being sold.
THIS COMES FROM A FIRST TIME VISITOR TO GRANDVIEW SPEEDWAY. This gentleman signed up for the FAN NEWS and sent this comment. John Ujobai of Royersford, PA writes, “Last week I took my son and his friends to watch racing, and I must say we had a wonderful experience. Afterwards we went back into the pits to meet some of the drivers and they were true professionals signing autographs and talking to the kids. The only problem is that my son and his friends have been bugging me all week to go back again and I must be honest I enjoyed the night just as much as they did. So see you next week.”
STAUFFER CONSTRUCTION FORREST ROGERS MEMORIAL SET FOR AUGUST 6TH
The annual Stauffer Construction Forrest Rogers Memorial is presented to remember the man who was responsible for the idea, the plan and the construction of Grandview Speedway. Warm-ups go at 7 p.m. and racing at 7:30 p.m. The 50-lapper for Modifieds tops the program and there will be a full show of Late Model stock car racing.
Forrest Rogers, father of Bruce, did not live to really enjoy the success of the one-third-mile, clay banked oval.
Saturday, August 6th, we remember him for having the vision to create a great short track racing plant.
The track, first opened in 1963, has been one of the most successful short tracks in the nation and continues to be successful these days.
A large crowd is expected to be on hand to see a stellar field of drivers battling for the huge pay check of $10,000 that goes to the winner.
This one is a tune-up for teams to chase after the track championship and to improve their final finishing positions in the NASCAR Dodge Weekly Series final standings. Each improved positions puts some more money in a racer’s pocket.
Remember that Grandview Speedway continues to be the only area track, perhaps one of the very few in the nation, that offers two point funds (a NASCAR fund and a separate fund put up by the Rogers Family). On top of that the NASCAR Dodge Weekly Series Modified champion has a chance to win $150,000 as the National Champion or $25,000 as the Division II champion.
We hope you will take a moment to remember Forrest Rogers and then enjoy a fantastic evening of NASCAR Modified racing (a 50-lap feature) along with the exciting Late Model stock cars.
Jeff Strunk, the current point leader in the Modified division and a four time track champion, told us that he is hoping to do a lot better in this year’s Forrest Rogers Memorial than he has in the last couple. He told us he has completed only about six laps in the last two years combined.
Of course Jon Kellner is hoping to make it two wins in a row. There are many in the field of entries that have won in the past and would like to repeat. Of course there are many top talents that race each week at Grandview that have a great chance to put their name in the record book.
Our thanks go to Stauffer Construction for their continued support as the sponsor of the Forrest Rogers Memorial. The folks at Stauffer Construction will be paying the admission for the first 200 kids through the gate tonight and they are giving out 10 pizza pies (listen up for that).
BANQUET CHANGE. Due to some changes made at the Gilbertsville, PA Fire Hall which made it impossible to be sure that banquet attendees would enjoy the same good food and refreshments as in the past, we have changed the date and site of the annual awards banquet.
We will be moving the awards banquet to the Kutztown, PA Fire Hall (where the banquet took place for many years a while back) on Saturday, December 17th. Additional information will be released at a later date.
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WIN-WIN-WIN A PAIR OF TICKETS TO A REGULAR SATURDAY NIGHT SHOW
Tell us who is the all time leading Late Model feature winner at Grandview Speedway , how many championships he won in Late Models and in what years did he win the Late Model championships.
First two to get the correct answers to us will win a PAIR OF TICKETS for a REGULAR Saturday night show of NASCAR stock car racing at Grandview Speedway.
Email your answer to Esaxton144@aol.com AFTER Midnight on August 1st, 2005.
Make sure you include your name and address so that we can send the pair of tickets if you are the winner.
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THE LATE MODELS will be back in the spotlight on Saturday, August 20th when the Jerry Glase/Chuck Sennott Memorial. This event will remember Jerry Glase, a 35 years or more employee of the track who was a jack of all trades (my right hand man in the announcer’s booth), and Chuck Sennott ( a very talented late model racer here at Grandview who was fatally injured at another track). Sennott’s son, Steve, has become an accomplished racer here at Grandview Speedway.
Mark Garman has been busy putting together this event, a 30 lapper, which will pay at least $700 to win. It will be part of 3M Night.
Garman hopes, with the help of sponsorship money from many supporters, to pay more to win and increase the purse all throughout the field of finishers.
There is already a long list of sponsors participating in this very special event.
Sponsors, as of July 30, 2005, include: RE/MAX of Reading Realtor Ken Lytz, Kochel Equipment, Hoover Chevrolet, Buck Rubs, Best Pools, Bernheisel Racing, Gollubs Auto Repair, Berks Internal Medicine, Barnhardt Construction, Brickel’s Racing Collectibles, Stoudt Auto Sales, Thunder on the Hill Race Series, Parsons Fabrications and Indian Fort Inn.
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A CHANCE TO WIN $800 IN THE BPG RACING/CHAD SINON MOTORSPORTS PICK 5 CONTEST.
Pick the top five in the exact order they are going to finish in the Stauffer Construction Forrest Rogers Memorial 50-lap Modified race on August 6th and win $800.
Fill in your picks and drop this form in the proper receptacle at the main gate on August 6th. Must be in the receptacle by intermission time.
1.___________________________________________________
2.___________________________________________________
3.___________________________________________________
4.___________________________________________________
5.___________________________________________________
In case of a tie money will be split equally amongst winners.
NAME_________________________________________Telephone_____________________
Address_________________________________City and State_________________Zip______
All entries are included in the monthly drawings for Jeff Strunk/BPG Racing sportswear.
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T.H.PROPERTIES FREEDOM 76 SET FOR SEPTEMBER 10. It is hard to believe that there are just about eight events of racing left on the schedule for Saturday night racing action here at Grandview Speedway.
With $20,000 going to the winner of this event the race does attract interest from many outsiders. Bobby Varin of Sharon Springs, NY has signed to drive the Mike DiNatale owned #11D Modified in the Freedom 76 race. Varin is one of the top New York Modified talents.
Making it even more interesting this year is that the number of starters in the race will be cut down. In the past as many as 40 cars have started.
There are still some qualifying heat races available for sponsorship. Kochel Equipment, Brinckman Coins and D&S Archery have signed to sponsor qualifying heats and Don Schaefer will sponsor the Minuteman 20 as he has in the past. Qualifying heat races are available for sponsorship at $175 each and that includes an ad in the special event program book.
Lap sponsorships are just $10.00 and that money goes to the leader of the lap that you choose. If you make it a $25.00 lap you will get a bigger play/mention in the special event program and additional public address announcements.
And don’t forget that the annual T.H.Properties Freedom 76 Golf Classic takes place on September 8th at the Gilbertsville Golf Course. There are opportunities to sponsor tees and greens for the golf tournament. Complete details are available from Ernie Saxton or there is a brochure available at the trailer at the main entrance that outlines all the promotional opportunities for the Freedom 76 and golf tournament.
We are also looking for some prizes for the golf tournament.
For information on playing in the tournament, I have to pass this year because of some commitments with some of our marketing clients, please be in touch with Kenny Rogers.
You can contact Saxton at 215.752.7797 or Esaxton144@aol.com.
DON’T FORGET THE CHAMPION’S TRIP IS QUICKLY APPROACHING. Here is a great opportunity for a fun filled week in Punta Cana (Dominican Republic) November 28th to December 5th. This is a luxury hotel with all food and drinks included. This will be the 15th Champion’s Trip, all have been great fun times, and there are still a few rooms available. The NASCAR Dodge Weekly Series Modified champion will be with us along with his guest and there will be many others from Grandview Speedway and some from Big Diamond Raceway joining us.
See all the details in a full page ad in the track magazine or call and request a brochure at 215.752.2392.
RAFFLE TICKETS ARE BEING SOLD for the Champion’s Trip. On Forrest Rogers Memorial Night we will be offering a special deal on the Trip raffle tickets. We will be offering three chances for just $25.00. Normally the tickets are $10.00 each.
The winner receives a TRIP FOR TWO valued at about $3,000. Only 300 tickets have been made available including the free chance Ernie Saxton Communications, Inc. gives to each Late Model feature winner.
WITH JUST ABOUT EIGHT EVENTS LEFT in the Saturday night racing season (not including the Thunder on the Hill 5 feature show on October 15) here at Grandview Speedway. We hope you make a point of getting out to as many events as possible.
THE FINAL TWO REGULAR SATURDAY NIGHT EVENTS OF THE SEASON will be the always popular Open Competition Modifieds and Late Models. A chance for racers to test some unique approaches to racing at Grandview Speedway and visitors are welcome to come challenge the Grandview talents.
GRANDVIEW THUNDER 5-25'S SET FOR TUESDAY NIGHT, AUGUST 23
The NAPA Auto Parts Thunder on the Hill Racing Series will return to the Grandview Speedway on Tuesday night, August 23rd with the popular running of the GRANDVIEW THUNDER 5-25's features only format. NO time trials, NO heat races, NO qualifying of any type, just five awesome feature events all in one night! The first green flag is scheduled to fall at 7:30 PM. On the racing program will be the 410 Sprints, Big Block Modifieds, Late Models, 600 Sprints and 600 Modifieds each competing in a 25 lap feature event. Gates will open at 5 PM.
Over one-hundred different cars and drivers will gather on the hill for this fan favorite event.
Advance tickets for the GRANDVIEW THUNDER 5-25's on Tuesday, August 23rd are now on sale. Adult admission is $20; Children 6-11 are $5 and under the age of six will be admitted for free. Pit admission is $25 and a track or NASCAR license is not required.
For advance tickets, please send your check or money order to Thunder Series 2005 129 Mill Pond Place Langhorne, PA 19047. Please may your payment payable to Grandview Speedway. Enclose a self-addressed and stamped envelop and your tickets will be mailed directly to you. Advance ticket holders may enter the grandstand at 4:30 PM for choice seating. General admission tickets will go on sale at 5 PM.
IF YOU HAVE SUGGESTIONS, COMMENTS, COMPLAINTS OR JUST WANT TO EXPRESS AN OPINION, PLEASE BE IN TOUCH AT ESAXTON144@AOL.COM OR TELEPHONE Ernie Saxton at 215.752.7797.
THANKS FOR BEING A FAN OF NASCAR STOCK CAR RACING AT GRANDVIEW SPEEDWAY.

COMING EVENTS:
Saturday, August 6, 7:30 p.m. Stauffer Construction Forrest Rogers Memorial Night featuring NASCAR Dodge Weekly Series Modifieds(50-lap feature paying $10,000 to win) and Late Models.
Saturday, August 13, 7:30 p.m. Mavericks Motorcycle Club Night featuring the NASCAR Dodge Weekly Series Modifieds and Late Models.
Saturday, August 20, 7:30 p.m. 3M Night featuring Jerry Glase/Chuck Sennott Memorial Late Model race (30 lap feature) plus NASCAR Dodge Weekly Series Modifieds.
Tuesday, August 23, 7:30 p.m. Grandview Thunder 5-25s. Features only for 410 sprints, Big Block Modifieds, Late Models, 600cc Modifieds and 600 Sprints. Bob Miller and Bruce Rogers Promotion.

MANMILLER, MERKEL AND GARDNER GRAB FEATURE WINS AT GRANDVIEW SPEEDWAY

BECHTELSVILLE, PA JULY 31, 2005 . . . Welcome back Doug Manmiller. The veteran racer had been shut out of victory lane all season and had been suffering through a long streak of bad luck but it call came to an end on Saturday night when the Wyomissing, PA racer was able to drive to victory in the 30-lap J&L Speed Equipment/Dodge Night Modified feature at Grandview Speedway. Sean Merkel was a first winner on the Late Models winning the 20-lap main event and Kyle Gardner of Wind Gap, PA won the 15-lap main event for the 600cc Modifieds.
Mike Bailey earned the pole position starting spot in the 30-lapper for NASCAR Dodge Weekly Series Modifieds and lead the first 12 laps . On a caution restart Manmiller put his American Dental Services #00 Modified in front of the pack coming from fifth starting spot. Bailey and Manmiller went back and forth for the top spot with Manmiller clearly in front on the 15th circuit of the one-third-mile, clay banked oval. At least one the duo was rubbing sheet metal on the main straightaway charging into the first turn.
At 18 laps Jeff Strunk, coming from 14th starting spot, was up to challenge for his fourth win of the season. With just a handful of laps remaining Strunk and Keith Bright bill “leaned on each other” in the second turn with both being accused by officials of moving an infield track marker out on to the track. Both were sent to the back of the field with Ray Swinehart now in second spot challenging Manmiller,
For the final few circuits Swinehart (Bechtelsville) put on a strong effort, having come from 22nd starting spot, but had to settle for second to Manmiller who earned his first win of the season. Third spot went to Jon Kellner (Lansdale) followed by Cliff Quinn (Coopersburg) who was battling for a top three position much of the night. Meme DeSantis (Temple) earned the Tom Oates Chevy Hard Charger Award coming from 27th starting position to finish fifth.
In victory lane Manmiller gave all the credit for the victory to his crew saying that they had tried 12 different setups in as many weeks in an effort to get a strong finish.
Manmiller became the 10th different Modified feature winner of the season.
Three time champion John Giesler went to the front at the drop of the green in the 20-lap Late Model feature race with Sean Merkel (Gilbertsville) grabbing the one spot on the fifth lap on the restart after a caution.
At the 14 lap marker Buddy Wharton went to the front and was “king” for a couple laps. At 17 laps Merkel went back in front of the pack and took the victory his first career Late Model win. Wharton (Birdsboro) finished an impressive second followed by defending track Late Model champion Chuck Schutz (Pottstown), two time champion Lou Egrie (Willow Grove) and three time champion John Giesler (Aston).
The 15-lap main event for 600cc Modifieds was won by Kyle Gardner of Wind Gap, PA wheeling his own Gardner’s Auto Service entry.
Qualifying heat races for the 600cc Modifieds were won by Gardner and Scott Washburn.
Brian Shuey got the first qualifying heat win for the Late Models while the other two qualifiers were won by Sean Merkel and Lou Egrie. The Jim Brown Cash Dash went to Sean Merkel making a complete clean sweep night for the young racer.
Qualifiers for the Modifieds were won by Doug Manmiller, Jon Kellner, Cliff Quinn, Terry Meitzler and Craig VonDohren. Consolation event wins were earned by Tom Umbenhauer, Shawn Reimert and Ray Swinehart. The Cheers Tavern Cash Dash was won by VonDohren for the second week in a row.
With $10,000 being offered to the winner the Saturday, August 6th Stauffer Construction Forrest Rogers Memorial will attract a stellar field of NASCAR Dodge Weekly Series Modified racers trying to qualify for the 50 lapper. The race is run annually in memory of the man, Forrest Rogers, who had the vision, the plan and the ability to create the popular one-third-mile, clay banked speedway that has become one of the most successful dirt short track operations in the nation.
A full series of qualifying events will lead up to the 50-lap Modified feature with 29 racers taking the green. In addition there will be a full show of NASCAR Late Model stock car racing. Racing gets the green at 7:30 p.m. with warm-ups at 7 p.m.
Admission for this special event is $20 for adults, $5 for youngsters 6 thru 11 and under 6 are admitted FREE with a paying adult. Stauffer Construction is paying the admission for the first 200 youngsters through the gate and will be giving out 10 free pizzas to fans in the stands.
Grandview Speedway, a one-third-mile, banked clay oval, is a NASCAR sanctioned facility offering stock car racing every Saturday night from April through September. The track is located on Passmore Road, just off Route 100, 10 miles north of Pottstown, in Bechtelsville, PA. For information telephone 610.754.7688 or check in at their website, www.grandviewspeedway.com. Fans are invited to sign up for the FAN NEWS sent via email on a regular basis keeping fans informed what is going on at the speedway.

J&L SPEED EQUIPMENT PRESENTS DODGE NIGHT NASCAR MODIFIED FEATURE, 30 LAPS:1. Doug Manmiller 2. Ray Swinehart 3. Jon Kellner 4. Cliff Quinn 5.Meme DeSantis 6. Tom Umbenhauer 7.Mike Bailey 8.Kenny Gilmore 9. Craig VonDohren 10.Rich Wisdo 11.Jason Hamilton 12.Kyle Weiss 13.Donny Erb 14.Jeff Strunk 15.Terry Meitzler 16.Keith Brightbill 17.Ryan Taylor 18.Kerry Kratz 19.John Kellner Jr. 20.Greg Humlhanz 21.Shawn Reimert 22.Mike Gular (provisional starter) 23.Danny Erb 24.Ryan Watt 25.Jimmy Reppert 26.Bill Gensler 27. Tracy Readinger 28. Rick Schaffer 29. Bobby Trapper 30. Kevin Hartnett

J&L SPEED EQUIPMENT PRESENTS DODGE NIGHT NASCAR LATE MODEL FEATURE, 20 LAPS:1.Sean Merkel 2.Buddy Wharton 3.Chuck Schutz 4. Lou Egrie 5. John Giesler 6. Brian Shuey 7.Steve Sennott 8.Dave Conover 9.Mike Kellner 10. Dean Schaeffer 11.Ron Kline 12.Dallas Breidenbach 13.Rick Todorow 14.John Durling 15.Greg Hoffmaster 16.Junior Grebe 17.Dean Stoudt 18.Doug Snyder 19.Bill Graham 20. Bill Henning 21. Kelly Snyder.

NASCAR DODGE WEEKLY SERIES POINT STANDINGS FOR GRANDVIEW SPEEDWAY
(Includes events run on Saturday, July 30th)
UNOFFICIAL POINT STANDINGS FOR NASCAR MODIFIEDS AS OF JULY 30, 2005
1. Jeff Strunk, Bethel, PA #88 3515***
2. Craig VonDohren, Oley, PA #70D 2823*
3. Terry Meitzler, Kutztown, PA #712 2571*
4. Mike Gular, Harleysville, PA #53 2453*
5. Jon Kellner, Lansdale, PA #85AM 2448**
6. Keith Brightbill, Mohnton, PA #14 2431
7. Ray Swinehart, Bechtelsville, PA #33 2421*
8. Kevin Hartnett, Perkasie, PA #81 2380*
9. Tracy Readinger, Oley, PA #2T 2310
10. Kenny Gilmore, Fleetwood, PA #45 2217
11. Ryan Watt, Phoenixville, PA #14W 2031
12. Doug Manmiller, Wyomissing, PA #00 2000*
13. Danny Erb, Boyertown, PA #44 1960*
14. Tom Mayberry, Sellersville, PA #61 1945
15. Kyle Weiss, Hamburg, PA #21K 1829
16. Cliff Quinn, Coopersburg, PA #69 1798
17. Donny Erb, Douglassville, PA #42 1666
18. Rick Schaffer, Woxall, PA #6jr 1658
19. Meme DeSantis, Temple, PA #11 1573
20. John Willman, Birdsboro, PA #74W 1551
Other Feature Winners - Larry Solomon*

UNOFFICIAL POINT STANDINGS FOR NASCAR LATE MODELS AS OF JULY 30, 2005
1. Ron Kline, Salfordville, PA #3 3299***
2. Dean Schaeffer, Douglassville, PA #39 3040
3. Rick Todorow, Quakertown, PA #93 3004
4. Harry Neiman, Bower Beach, DE #34 2820
5. Dave Conover, Royersford, PA #327 2630
6. Brian Shuey, Hamburg, PA #5D 2610
7. Steve Sennott, Gilbertsville, PA #61 2597
8. Sean Merkel, Gilbertsville, PA #118 2575*
9. Lou Egrie, Willow Grove, PA #X4 2506
10. Dean Stoudt, East Greenville, PA #77 2495
11. Randy Stoudt, Pottstown, PA #22 2446*****
12. Buddy Wharton, Birdsboro, PA #7B 2441
13. Mike Kellner, Lansdale, PA #57 2392*
14 Junior Grebe, Gilbertsville, PA #73 2377*
15. John Giesler, Aston, PA #ZT1 2252
16. Dallas Breidenbach, Pottstown, PA #2 1900
17. Doug Walton, Pottstown, PA #02 1762
18. Kelly Snyder, Green Lane, PA #102 1628
19. Bill Henning, Lansdale, PA #80 1588
20. Greg Hoffmaster, Pottstown, PA #69 1417
* = Feature Winner

COMING EVENTS:
Saturday, July 30, 7:30 p.m. J&L Speed Equipment presents DODGE NIGHT featuring NASCAR Dodge Weekly Series Modifieds, Late Models and 600cc Modifieds.
Saturday, August 6, 7:30 p.m. Stauffer Construction Forrest Rogers Memorial, 50 lap feature for Modifieds paying $10,000 to win, plus Late Models. First 200 kids admitted free courtesy of Stauffer Construction and there will be 10 free pizzas for some lucky fans.
Saturday, August 13, 7:30 p.m. Maverick’s Motorcycle Club Night featuring Modifieds and Late Models.

MEITZLER AND GREBE WIN NASCAR FEATURES AT GRANDVIEW SPEEDWAY SATURDAY

BECHTELSVILLE, PA JULY 24, 2005 . . . Former track NASCAR Modified champion Terry Meitzler ended a long dry spell when he was able to wheel the Rychlik Trucking #712 Modified to victory in the 30-lap American Dental Services NASCAR Modified feature race at Grandview Speedway on Saturday night. And in the companion 20 lapper for NASCAR Late Models Junior Grebe lead just about all the laps to grab the win his first of the season.
Barry Readinger shot to the front of the 29 car starting field in the 30-lap main event for NASCAR Dodge Weekly Series Modifieds. An early race accident in the fourth turn put fan favorite Doug Manmiller and his American Dental Services #00 entry out of the race.
On the seventh circuit with Readinger still in front Meme DeSantis and a number of others got caught up in a multi car accident in the firsr turn eliminating a couple of the top runners including Keith Brightbill and DeSantis.
On the restart after the caution Mike Bailey went to the front of the field and set the pace until the 19th lap when Terry Meitzler, coming from 12th starting spot, was able to take control with Bailey and Craig VonDohren, coming from 14th, following.
VonDohren looked like he was going to be able to give Meitzler a strong run for the win but on the 26th circuit the five time track champion got caught up in someone else’s mistake and was eliminated from the race.
Meitzler was able to hold on to the first spot and gain his first win since August 30, 2003. The Kutztown, PA racer was just a narrow margin in front of four time track champion and current point leader Jeff Strunk (Bethel) who came home second. Third spot went to former track champion Tom Mayberry (Sellersville) for his best effort of the season. Kenny Gilmore (Fleetwood) came on strong in the closing laps to gain a fourth followed by early leader Mike Bailey (Kutztown).
With his strong second place finish Strunk maintains a “death grip” on the point lead in the chase for the lucrative NASCAR Dodge Weekly Series Modified championship.
In the 20-lapper for NASCAR Late Models Junior Grebe (Gilbertsville) was quick away from the starting line and lead the 24 car starting field until the 11th lap when Sean Merkel was able to move by for the lead. However the lead was short liver for Merkel and Grebe got back in front on a caution restart just two laps later.
Once in front Grebe and his Zern’s Farmers Market entry were able to hold off all challenges from Merkel and go on to victory. Merkel (Gilbertsville) finished second followed by Brian Shuey (Hamburg), Dean Schaeffer (Birdsboro) and Harry Neiman (Bower Beach, DE).
Ron Kline, despite an off night that saw him finish 10th, was able to hold on to his point lead in the Late Model championship chase.
The complete show, 16 stock car racing events, was completed by 10:30 p.m.
Late model qualifying event victories were earned by Sean Merkel, Junior Grebe and Brian Shuey while Greg Hoffmaster celebrated his birthday with a victory in the Consolation race. The Jim Brown Cash Dash was won by Grebe giving him a Clean Sweep for the night’s events.
In NASCAR Modified qualifying action the wins were taken by Jon Kellner, Tom Umbenhauer, Larry Solomon, Kerry Kratz and Craig VonDohren. Consolation events were won by Jimmy Reppert, Kevin Hartnett and Keith Brightbill while the Cheers Tavern Cash Dash was won by VonDohren.
Stock car racing action returns to the Grandview Speedway on Saturday night, July 30th with a tripleheader show sponsored by J&L Speedway Equipment as they present Dodge Night. NASCAR Dodge Weekly Series Modifieds are in action along with Late Models and 600cc Modifieds.
Coming up on Saturday, August 6th, 7:30 p.m. is the rich Stauffer Construction Forrest Rogers Memorial Classic for NASCAR Modifieds. The 50 lap feature race will pay $10,000 to the winner. The Late Models will also be part of the special evening of auto racing that remembers the man who built Grandview Speedway. Adult admission is $20 while youngsters 6 through 11 are admitted for just $5 and under 6 are admitted free when accompanied by a paying adult.
Grandview Speedway, a one-third-mile, banked clay oval, is a NASCAR sanctioned facility offering stock car racing every Saturday night from April through September. The track is located on Passmore Road, just off Route 100, 10 miles north of Pottstown, in Bechtelsville, PA. For information telephone 610.754.7688 or check in at their website, www.grandviewspeedway.com. Fans are invited to sign up for the FAN NEWS sent via email on a regular basis keeping fans informed what is going on at the speedway.

AMERICAN DENTAL SERVICES NIGHT NASCAR MODIFIED FEATURE, 30 LAPS:1.Terry Meitzler 2.Jeff Strunk 3. Tom Mayberry 4. Kenny Gilmore 5. Mike Bailey 6. Donny Erb 7. Kyle Weiss 8.Cliff Quinn 9.Barry Readinger 10. Mike Gular 11. Tracy Readinger 12. Kevin Hartnett 13.Kerry Kratz 14.Ryan Watt 15. Jimmy Reppert 16. Shawn Reimert 17.Smokey Warren 18.Tom Umbenhauer 19.Craig VonDohren 20.Jon Kellner 21.Larry Solomon 22.Meme DeSantis 23.Keith Brightbill 24.John Willman 25.Sean Merkel 26.Greg Humlhanz 27.Doug Manmiller 28, Ray Swinehart 29. Jason Hamilton
AMERICAN DENTAL SERVICES NIGHT NASCAR LATE MODEL FEATURE, 20 LAPS:1. Junior Grebe 2.Sean Merkel 3.Brian Shuey 4. Dean Schaeffer 5. Harry Neiman 6.Chuck Schutz 7.Bill Henning 8. Greg Hoffmaster 9.Ron Kline 10. Lou Egrie 11.Rick Todorow 12.Dallas Breidenbach 13.Doug Snyder 14.Randy Stoudt 15.Kelly Snyder 16.Bill Graham 17,Mark Malcolm 18. Steve Sennott 19. Dean Stoudt 20. John Durling 21.Dave Conover 22. Doug Walton 23. John Giesler

UNOFFICIAL GRANDVIEW SPEEDWAY POINT STANDINGS AS OF COMPLETION OF RACING ON JULY 23, 2005
UNOFFICIAL POINT STANDINGS FOR NASCAR MODIFIEDS AS OF JULY 23, 2005
1. Jeff Strunk, Bethel, PA #88 3336***
2. Craig VonDohren, Oley, PA #70D 2593*
3. Terry Meitzler, Kutztown, PA #712 2401*
4. Mike Gular, Harleysville, PA #53 2363*
5. Kevin Hartnett, Perkasie, PA #81 2356*
6. Keith Brightbill, Mohnton, PA #14 2272
7. Tracy Readinger, Oley, PA #2T 2262
8. Jon Kellner, Lansdale, PA #85AM 2158**
9. Ray Swinehart, Bechtelsville, PA #33 2126*
10. Kenny Gilmore, Fleetwood, PA #45 1979
11. Ryan Watt, Phoenixville, PA #14W 1952
12. Tom Mayberry, Sellersville, PA #61 1935
13. Danny Erb, Boyertown, PA #44 1872*
14. Doug Manmiller, Wyomissing, PA #00 1690
15. Kyle Weiss, Hamburg, PA #21K 1630
16. Rick Schaffer, Woxall, PA #6jr 1619
17. John Willman, Birdsboro, PA #74W 1541
18. Cliff Quinn, Coopersburg, PA #69 1518
19. Donny Erb, Douglassville, PA #42 1479
20. Jimmy Reppert, Hamburg, PA #7jr 1369
Other Feature Winners - Larry Solomon*

UNOFFICIAL POINT STANDINGS FOR NASCAR LATE MODELS AS OF JULY 23, 2005
1. Ron Kline, Salfordville, PA #3 3092***
2. Dean Schaeffer, Douglassville, PA #39 2821
3. Rick Todorow, Quakertown, PA #93 2817
4. Harry Neiman, Bower Beach, DE #34 2687
5. Randy Stoudt, Pottstown, PA #22 2446*****
6. Dave Conover, Royersford, PA #327 2394
7. Brian Shuey, Hamburg, PA #5D 2362
8. Steve Sennott, Gilbertsville, PA #61 2349
9. Dean Stoudt, East Greenville, PA #77 2339
10. Sean Merkel, Gilbertsville, PA #118 2265
11. Lou Egrie, Willow Grove, PA #X4 2226
Junior Grebe, Gilbertsville, PA #73 2226*
13. Mike Kellner, Lansdale, PA #57 2156*
14. Buddy Wharton, Birdsboro, PA #7B 2142
15. John Giesler, Aston, PA #ZT1 1983
16. Kelly Snyder, Green Lane, PA #102 1773
17. Doug Walton, Pottstown, PA #02 1762
18. Dallas Breidenbach, Pottstown, PA #2 1706
19. Bill Henning, Lansdale, PA #80 1588
20. Greg Hoffmaster, Pottstown, PA #69 1417
* = Feature Winner

COMING EVENTS:
Tuesday, July 19th, 7:30 p.m. Advance Auto Parts DIRT Super Series Traffic Jam 100 for Big Block Modifieds
Saturday, July 23, 7:30 p.m. American Dental Service Night featuring NASCAR Dodge Weekly Series Modifieds and Late Models
Saturday, July 30, 7:30 p.m. J&L Speed Equipment presents Dodge Motorsports Night featuring NASCAR Dodge Weekly Series Modifieds and Late Models plus 600cc Modifieds.
Saturday, August 6, 7:30 p.m. Stauffer Construction Forrest Rogers Memorial for NASCAR Modifieds, 50 lap feature paying $10,000 to win, plus Late Model stock cars

RAIN WASHES OUT HATFIELD QUALITY MEATS NASCAR RACING AT GRANDVIEW

BECHTELSVILLE, PA JULY 16, 2005.….With warm-up sessions concluded and a large field of NASCAR Dodge Weekly Series Modifieds and Late Model stock cars ready to go racing rain moved in and forced promoter Bruce Rogers to cancel the Hatfield Quality Meats Night at Grandview Speedway on Saturday.
“We had the track in great shape and we had everything ready for racing when the rain came. We tried to wait it out hoping that it was just a quick shower,” said Rogers. “Unfortunately the rain continued and a check of the weather radar found that we were in for a long, consistent period of rain. We made the decision to cancel and not keep fans and racers hanging around hoping that the rains might stop.”
Efforts will be made to reschedule the Hatfield Quality Meats Night since it is so popular with fans.
NASCAR stock car racing returns to Grandview Speedway on Saturday, July 23rd, when American Dental Services sponsors a full night, at least 15 events of racing, starting at 7:30 p.m. Included will be a full series of qualifying events topped by a 30 lap feature for NASCAR Dodge Weekly Series Modifieds and a 20 lap feature for the Late Models.
Leading the point chase with the NASCAR Modifieds is four time track champion Jeff Strunk. The current point leader, driving the BPG Racing/Chad Sinon Motorsports #88 Modified, Strunk has won three feature races. The Bethel, PA racer has 3037 counters while second place Craig VonDohren (Oley, PA), a five time track champion, has 2463 points. Third is held by Keith Brightbill (Mohnton, PA) with 2187 counters. Kevin Hartnett (Perkasie) is fourth with 2161 points followed by Mike Gular (Harleysville) with 2144 points. All of the top five have feature wins except for Brightbill.
In the Late Model point chase Ron Kline of Green Lane has his Tom Oates Chevy sponsored entry in front with 2875 points with four feature wins. Rick Todorow (Quakertown) holds down second with 2620 counters. Dean Schaeffer (Douglassville) has earned 2542 points to hold third followed by Harry Neiman Jr. (Bower Beach, DE) with 2421 and Dave Conover (Royersford) having tallied 2303 points. Only Kline has won a feature out of the top five in the point standings.
Coming up on Saturday, August 6th, is the annual Stauffer Construction Forrest Rogers Memorial Modified Classic offering $10,000 to the winner. The Late Models will also be part of the show. Stauffer Construction will be giving out 10 FREE Pizzas and the first 200 youngsters through the front gate will be admitted free courtesy of Stauffer Construction.
Four time track champion and current NASCAR Dodge Weekly Series Modified point leader Jeff Strunk will be at the Franklin Institute (Philadelphia) on Thursday, July 21st along with his BPG Racing/Chad Sinon Motorsports #88 Modified as part of the Race Car Day. Strunk will join drivers from other area tracks along with Nextel Cup racer Robby Gordon and NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series racer Bill Lester as they sign autographs at the show which runs from noon until 5 p.m. There will be display cars and loads of prizes.
Grandview Speedway, a one-third-mile, banked clay oval, is a NASCAR sanctioned facility offering stock car racing every Saturday night from April through September. The track is located on Passmore Road, just off Route 100, 10 miles north of Pottstown, in Bechtelsville, PA. For information telephone 610.754.7688 or check in at their website, www.grandviewspeedway.com and sign up for the monthly FAN NEWS.

COMING EVENTS:
Saturday, July 16, 7:30 p.m. Hatfield Quality Meats Night featuring NASCAR Dodge Weekly Series Modifieds and Late Models
Tuesday, July 19th, 7:30 p.m. DIRT Super Series Traffic Jam 100 Big Block Modifieds. Rain date July 20th.
Saturday, July 23, 7:30 p.m. American Dental Services Night featuring NASCAR Dodge Weekly Series Modifieds and Late Models
Saturday, July 30, 7:30 p.m. J&L Speed Equipment presents Dodge Motorsports Night featuring NASCAR Modifieds, Late Models and 600cc Modifieds.

JEFF STRUNK AND RON KLINE ADD TO THEIR FEATURE WIN LIST AT GRANDVIEW

BECHTELSVILLE, PA July 10, 2005 . . . Jeff Strunk seems to be happier when his car owner, Chad Sinon, is not at the races. The reason is that Strunk seems to win more often when Sinon is missing. On Saturday night at Grandview Speedway Jeff Strunk wheeled Chad Sinon’s BPG Racing #88 Modified to his third win of the season while Sinon was vacationing in Bermuda.
In the 20-lap main event for Late Model stock cars Ron Kline, East Greenville, came from 11th starting spot with his Tom Oates Chevy #3 to grab his fourth win of the season and hold on to his point lead in the battle for the championship.
A ten car pileup kicked off the 30-lap NASCAR Dodge Weekly Series Modified feature with Kenny Gilmore, winner of his qualifying heat and Cash Dash, caught up in the ruckus and sent to the pits with his car flattened by the crash on the backstretch. Gilmore’s hopes for a Clean Sweep were swept away.
Cliff Quinn got the early lead with Greg Humlhanz quick to challenge. With nine laps in the record book Humlhanz, looking for his first career victory, was able to charge to the front of what remained of the 29 car starting field.
Once in front Humlhanz built up a comfortable lead but on lap 19 Terry Meitzler, running in fifth, brought out the caution as a flat tire brought him to a stop. On the restart Jeff Strunk (Bethel) was able to charge to the front of the field and lead the rest of the way to pick up his fourth win of the season, increase his lead in the Modified point standings and earn him $2200 for his efforts.
Second spot went to Humlhanz (Chalfont) for his best finish of the season. Cliff Quinn (Coopersburg), the early race leader, held on for third place followed by Kyle Weiss (Hamburg) and Craig VonDohren (Oley).
Strunk continues to lead the NASCAR Dodge Weekly Series Modified point standings in his chase for a fifth track championship.
Sean Merkel set the pace at the start of the 20-lap main event for the Late Model stock cars and the Gilbertsville, PA racer looked to be on his way to a feature win. Merkel set the pace for 16 laps before Ron Kline, coming from 11th starting spot, challenged the leader and then took command of the race and went on to win his fourth of the season. Second spot went to Merkel followed by Harry Neiman (Bower Beach, DE), Lou Egrie (Willow Grove) and John Giesler (Aston).
Five feature winner Randy Stoudt was involved in an early race incident that sent him to the pits out of action for the night.
Qualifying events for the NASCAR Dodge Weekly Series Modifieds were won by Cliff Quinn, Rick Schaffer, Mike Gular, Jeff Strunk and Kenny Gilmore. Consolation races had victories go to Ryan Watt, Doug Manmiller and Bobby Trapper while the Cheers Tavern Cash Dash was won by Kenny Gilmore.
In the Late Model qualifiers wins were earned by Mike Kellner, Sean Merkel and Lou Egrie while the Jim Brown Cash Dash went to Sean Merkel.
Racing action returns to Grandview Speedway on Saturday, July 16th with Hatfield Quality Meats Night featuring the NASCAR Dodge Weekly Series Modifieds and Late Model stock cars. Smiley, the popular Hatfield mascot will be there and there will be prizes. Racing starts at 7:30 p.m.
The DIRT Super Series Big Block Modifieds will be racing in the Traffic Jam 100 as part of the Thunder on the Hill Series promoted by Bruce Rogers and Bob Miller on Tuesday, July 19th at 7:30 p.m. Rain date is Wednesday, July 20th. This gives fans a chance to see many of the top names in big block modifieds in action on the banked one-third-mile, clay oval.
Grandview Speedway, a one-third-mile, banked clay oval, is a NASCAR sanctioned facility offering stock car racing every Saturday night from April through September. The track is located on Passmore Road, just off Route 100, 10 miles north of Pottstown, in Bechtelsville, PA. For information telephone 610.754.7688 or check in at their website, www.grandviewspeedway.com. 

JESSE BARO TRUCKING NIGHT NASCAR MODIFIED FEATURE, 30 LAPS:1.Jeff Strunk 2. Greg Humlhanz 3. Cliff Quinn 4. Kyle Weiss 5. Craig VonDohren 6. Kevin Hartnett 7.Tom Mayberry 8. John Kellner 9. John Willman 10. Ryan Watt 11.Tracy Readinger 12. Mike Gular 13. Keith Brightbill 14. John Tschudy 15.Ryan Taylor 16.Danny Erb 17.Terry Meitzler 18. Donnie Norris 19.Jimmy Reppert 20.Brad Missimer 21.Ray Swinehart 22. Meme DeSantis 23.Doug Manmiller 24. Bobby Trapper 25. Jason Smythe 26.Tom Umbenhauer 27.Sean Merkel 28. Rick Schaffer 29. Kenny Gilmore

JESSE BARO TRUCKING NIGHT NASCAR LATE MODEL FEATURE, 20 LAPS:1. Ron Kline 2. Sean Merkel 3. Harry Neiman 4. Lou Egrie 5. John Giesler 6. Dean Stoudt 7.Dean Schaeffer 8.Dallas Breidenbach 9.John Durling 10.Rick Todorow 11.Kelly Snyder 12.Doug Walton 13.Doug Snyder 14.Junior Grebe 15.Buddy Wharton 16.Dave Conover 17.Bill Graham 18.Mark Malcomb 19.Don Kellner 20.Bill Henning 21.Randy Stoudt 22.Mike Kellner 23.Greg Hoffmaster 24. Steve Sennott

GRANDVIEW SPEEDWAY NASCAR DODGE WEEKLY SERIES UNOFFICIAL POINT STANDINGS
As of the completion of racing on Saturday, July 9th
UNOFFICIAL POINT STANDINGS FOR NASCAR MODIFIEDS AS OF JULY 9, 2005
1. Jeff Strunk, Bethel, PA #88 3037***
2. Craig VonDohren, Oley, PA #70D 2463*
3. Keith Brightbill, Mohnton, PA #14 2187
4. Kevin Hartnett, Perkasie, PA #81 2161*
5. Mike Gular, Harleysville, PA #53 2144*
6. Terry Meitzler, Kutztown, PA #712 2093
7. Ray Swinehart, Bechtelsville, PA #33 2089*
8. Tracy Readinger, Oley, PA #2T 2055
9. Jon Kellner, Lansdale, PA #85AM 2038**
10. Danny Erb, Boyertown, PA #44 1862*
11. Ryan Watt, Phoenixville, PA #14W 1778
12. Kenny Gilmore, Fleetwood, PA #45 1701
13. Tom Mayberry, Sellersville, PA #61 1648
14. Doug Manmiller, Wyomissing, PA #00 1641
15. Rick Schaffer, Woxall, PA #6jr 1609
16. John Willman, Birdsboro, PA #74W 1468
17. Kyle Weiss, Hamburg, PA #21K 1383
18. John Tschudy, Birdsboro, PA #2 1302
19. Cliff Quinn, Coopersburg, PA #69 1281
20. Greg Humlhanz, Chalfont, PA #02 1262
Other Feature Winners - Larry Solomon*

UNOFFICIAL POINT STANDINGS FOR NASCAR LATE MODELS AS OF JULY 9, 2005
1. Ron Kline, Salfordville, PA #3 2875****
2. Rick Todorow, Quakertown, PA #93 2620
3. Dean Schaeffer, Douglassville, PA #39 2542
4. Harry Neiman, Bower Beach, DE #34 2421
5. Dave Conover, Royersford, PA #327 2303
6. Randy Stoudt, Pottstown, PA #22 2277*****
7. Steve Sennott, Gilbertsville, PA #61 2221
8. Dean Stoudt, East Greenville, PA #77 2220
9. Mike Kellner, Lansdale, PA #57 2156*
10. Brian Shuey, Hamburg, PA #5D 2072
11. Lou Egrie, Willow Grove, PA #X4 2018
12. Sean Merkel, Gilbertsville, PA #118 1965
13. Buddy Wharton, Birdsboro, PA #7B 1919
14. Junior Grebe, Gilbertsville, PA #73 1916
15. John Giesler, Aston, PA #ZT1 1905
16. Doug Walton, Pottstown, PA #02 1675
17. Kelly Snyder, Green Lane, PA #102 1618
18. Dallas Breidenbach, Pottstown, PA #2 1521
19. Mike Wharton, Bear, DE #46 1355
20. Bill Henning, Lansdale, PA #80 1343
* = Feature Winner

COMING EVENTS:
Saturday, July 9, 7:30 p.m. Jesse Baro Trucking Night featuring NASCAR Dodge Weekly Series Modifieds and Late Models
Saturday, July 16th, 7:30 p.m. Hatfield Quality Meats Night featuring NASCAR Dodge Weekly Series Modifieds and Late Models
Tuesday, July 19th, 7:30 p.m. DIRT Super Series Big Block Modified Traffic Jam 100

RANDY STOUDT WINS FIRECRACKER 40 AT GRANDVIEW WHILE MIKE GULAR EARNS HIS FIRST CAREER VICTORY

BECHTELSVILLE, PA July 3, 2005 . . . Former NASCAR Late Model champion Randy Stoudt made it look somewhat easy as he drove the Rogers Auto Parts/TP Trailers #22 to victory in the Firecracker 40 Late Model Championship race picking up the $1500 first place money and his 31st career feature win at Grandview Speedway on Saturday night.
In the companion 30-lap main event for the NASCAR Dodge Weekly Series Modifieds Mike Gular of Harleysville, PA was able to pick up his first career victory with his T.H.Properties #53 Modified.
Sean Merkel went to the front of the 24 car Late Model feature field and set the pace for the first nine laps as Stoudt was busy working his way toward the front from seventh starting position. A spin by Harry Neiman on the ninth lap gave Randy Stoudt the chance to charge to the front. Once in front Stoudt had a relatively easy time of it winning the 40-lap feature.
The Pottstown racer was a comfortable margin in front of second place Jon Kellner of Lansdale. Kellner was making his first start in a Late Model in a number of years. Kellner is the career win leader in the division. Dean Schaeffer of Douglassville was able to bring his Monty’s Mulch sponsored entry home third for his best effort. Ron Kline (Green Lane) was able to come home fourth after starting in 18th position and Chuck Schutz (Pottstown), the defending Late Model champion, managed to hold on for fifth.
Mike Gular had been close to winning at Grandview Speedway several times but on Saturday night Gular took advantage of a caution on the 24th lap to gain the lead and ride to his first career victory in the 30-lap NASCAR Dodge Weekly Series Modified feature race.
Barry Readinger was the early lead with former champion Tom Mayberry going to the front of the 29 car starting field on the third lap. At 12 laps it looked as if Mayberry just might be on his way to a win but a Jeff Strunk and John Tschudy caution allowed Kenny Gilmore to put his Fred Hamm owned Modified in front of the pack. Mayberry dropped out of the feature race with mechanical ills. Veteran Gilmore was able to hold on to the top spot until a multi car tangle on the 24th lap gave Mike Gular, who had been battling with Gilmore for the lead, a chance to grab the top spot and ride to his first win. Second spot was earned by Kenny Gilmore of Fleetwood. Former champion Ray Swinehart of Bechtelsville came home third followed by Terry Meitzler (Kutztown) and Kyle Weiss (Hamburg).
A huge fireworks presentation dazzled the large crowd that was on hand for the special holiday weekend show.
Junior Grebe, Sean Merkel and Randy Stoudt won the qualifying events leading up to the Firecracker 40 for Late Models. Kelly Snyder was first in the Late Model consolation and Randy Stoudt won the Jim Brown Cash Dash making for a clean sweep night.
In the qualifying events for the Modifieds wins went to Tracy Readinger, Mike Gular, Terry Meitzler, Doug Manmiller and Jeff Strunk. Consolation wins were taken by Ryan Taylor, Jon Kellner and Kevin Hartnett. The Cheers Tavern Cash Dash was won by Terry Meitzler.
NASCAR Dodge Weekly Series Modifieds and the Late Model stock cars will be the featured attractions as part of Jesse Baro Trucking Night at Grandview Speedway on Saturday, July 9th with racing action starting at 7:30 p.m.
Just recently added to the schedule at Grandview Speedway is the July 19th DIRT sanctioned Super DIRT Series Big Block Modified Traffic Jam 100 which will feature some of the top talents in modified stock car racing.
Grandview Speedway, a one-third-mile, banked clay oval, is a NASCAR sanctioned facility offering stock car racing every Saturday night from April through September. The track is located on Passmore Road, just off Route 100, 10 miles north of Pottstown, in Bechtelsville, PA. For information telephone 610.754.9167 or check in at their website, www.grandviewspeedway.com. Complete race results can be found at the track website just minutes after the feature events are completed. Fans are invited to sign up for the FAN NEWS, at the website, sent via email on a regular basis keeping fans informed as to what is going on at the speedway.

NASCAR DODGE WEEKLY SERIES MODIFIED FEATURE, 30 LAPS: 1.Mike Gular2.Kenny Gilmore 3. Ray Swinehart 4.Terry Meitzler 5.Kyle Weiss 6.Tracy Readinger 7. Bobby Trapper 8.Kevin Hartnett 9.Greg Humlhanz 10.Danny Erb 11.Jeff Strunk 12. Jon Kellner 13 Donny Erb 14.John Tschudy 15.Kerry Kratz 16. Shawn Reimer 17.Chris Esposito 18.Brian Kressley 19. Craig VonDohren 20, Doug Manmiller 21. Ryan Watt 22. Cliff Quinn 23. Barry Readinger 24. Keith Brightbill 25.Tom Mayberry 26.Jason Smythe 27. Rick Schaffer 28. Ryan Taylor 29. Steve Swinehart.

FIRECRACKER 40 NASCAR LATE MODEL FEATURE, 40 LAPS: 1. Randy Stoudt 2. Jon Kellner 3. Dean Schaeffer 4. Ron Kline 5.Chuck Schutz 6. Rick Todorow 7.Dallas Breidenbach 8.Steve Sennott 9.Lou Egrie 10.Dave Conover 11.Dean Stoudt 12. John Durling 13. Doug Walton 14.Kelly Snyder 15.Jamie Undercoffler 16.Buddy Wharton 17.Greg Hoffmaster 18.John Geisler 19.Steve Weikel 20.Sean Merkel 21. Junior Grebe 22. Harry Neiman 23. Brian Shuey 24. Mike Kellner.

TOP TWENTY GRANDVIEW SPEEDWAY NASCAR POINT STANDINGS
UNOFFICIAL POINT STANDINGS FOR NASCAR MODIFIEDS AS OF JULY 2, 2005
1. Jeff Strunk, Bethel, PA #88 2727**
2. Craig VonDohren, Oley, PA #70D 2196*
3. Keith Brightbill, Mohnton, PA #14 2004
4. Ray Swinehart, Bechtelsville, PA #33 1981*
5. Terry Meitzler, Kutztown, PA #712 1944
6. Mike Gular, Harleysville, PA #53 1944*
7. Kevin Hartnett, Perkasie, PA #81 1903*
8. Tracy Readinger, Oley, PA #2T 1846
9. Jon Kellner, Lansdale, PA #85AM 1800**
10. Danny Erb, Boyertown, PA #44 1708*
11. Kenny Gilmore, Fleetwood, PA #45 1671
12. Rick Schaffer, Woxall, PA #6jr 1569
13. Ryan Watt, Phoenixville, PA #14W 1563
14. Doug Manmiller, Wyomissing, PA #00 1556
15. Tom Mayberry, Sellersville, PA #61 1399
16. John Willman, Birdsboro, PA #74W 1241
17. Donny Erb, Douglassville, PA #42 1211
18. Brian Kressley, Orefield, PA #19B 1175
19. Shawn Reimert, Oley, PA #91 1167
20. John Tschudy, Birdsboro, PA #2 1125
Other Feature Winners - Larry Solomon*

UNOFFICIAL POINT STANDINGS FOR NASCAR LATE MODELS AS OF JULY 2, 2005
1. Ron Kline, Salfordville, PA #3 2568***
2. Rick Todorow, Quakertown, PA #93 2403
3. Dean Schaeffer, Douglassville, PA #39 2296
4. Steve Sennott, Gilbertsville, PA #61 2211
5. Randy Stoudt, Pottstown, PA #22 2168*****
6. Dave Conover, Royersford, PA #327 2148
7. Harry Neiman, Bower Beach, DE #34 2133
8. Brian Shuey, Hamburg, PA #5D 2062
9. Mike Kellner, Lansdale, PA #57 2056*
10. Dean Stoudt, East Greenville, PA #77 1961
11. Buddy Wharton, Birdsboro, PA #7B 1751
12. Lou Egrie, Willow Grove, PA #X4 1738
13. Junior Grebe, Gilbertsville, PA #73 1734
14. Sean Merkel, Gilbertsville, PA #118 1665
15. John Giesler, Aston, PA #ZT1 1631
16. Doug Walton, Pottstown, PA #02 1481
17. Kelly Snyder, Green Lane, PA #102 1412
18. Mike Wharton, Bear, DE #46 1355
19. Bill Henning, Lansdale, PA #80 1217
18. Kyle Pennsinger, Lyon Station, PA #7 1167
* = Feature Winner

COMING EVENTS:
Sunday, June 26th, 7:30 p.m. Cindy Rowe Penna. Sprint Speed Week 410 sprints and two ARDC Midget wingless features.
Saturday, July 2, 7:30 p.m. FIRECRACKER 40 Late Model Championship, NASCAR Modifieds and Exciting FIREWORKS.
Saturday, July 9, 7:30 p.m. NASCAR Dodge Weekly Series Modifieds and Late Models

DANNY ERB WINS MODIFIED FEATURE AT GRANDVIEW DESPITE FLAT TIRE
RON KLINE WON HIS THIRD LATE MODEL FEATURE OF THE SEASON

BECHTELSVILLE, PA June 26, 2005 . . . Even a flat tire could not keep veteran stock car racer Danny Erb from wheeling the Systems Service/Gold Rush Trailers #44 Modified to his first career victory on Saturday night at Grandview Speedway winning the 30-lap Zuber Realty NASCAR Dodge Weekly Series Modified feature race. Ron Kline was able to grab his third win of the season topping the 24 car starting field in the 20-lap NASCAR Late Model feature race.
The first five laps of the NASCAR Modified feature was lead by Danny’s brother Donny Erb with Danny getting the lead on the 6th circuit of the one-third-mile banked clay oval. Once in front the Boyertown racer held off constant challenges from former champions Terry Meitzler and Ray Swinehart along with Jon Kellner.
With just three laps to go Brian Kressley brought out the caution for a spin in the second turn and that set up a five car chase for the checkered flag with Danny Erb leading the way. Despite a flat right front tire that developed on the restart and Swinehart giving him a little nudge to let him know he was there, Erb was able to hold on to the top spot on the final three laps to win and pick up the $2,200 first place money.
In victory lane a jubilant Erb talked about his dad, Mike Erb, who was a top racer at Grandview years back and is a former track champion. His dad works with him as part of the race team. “ He did all that he did with less than the best equipment. We have the kind of equipment that should be in victory lane and I am really happy to be here,” said the victorious racer.
Second spot went to two time past champion Ray Swinehart (Bechtelsville) while another former champion in Terry Meitzler (Kutztown) was able to come home third. Jon Kellner (Lansdale), a two time feature winner already this season, grabbed a fourth and Ryan Watt (Pheonixville) came home with a strong fifth place effort.
Current point leader Jeff Strunk, who started 15th, had to settle for 10th in a night that saw few cautions on the hard and slick track.
Danny’s brother Donny, who had lead early, finished 26th after having a right rear tire go flat putting him out of action.
The 20-lap feature for Late Models saw Buddy Wharton (Reading) putting on quite a show for the first ten laps and looking as if he just might be able to get his first career win. Ron Kline (Green Lane) came from eighth to the front on the 11th lap and then rode to an easy win with a straightaway lead on the field at the finish.
The win was the third of the season for Kline with the Tom Oates Chevy sponsored entry. Second place went to Wharton, his best effort of the season and perhaps of his career. Sean Michael (Gilbertsville) finished third after challenging for the lead a couple of times. Chuck Schutz (Pottstown), the defending Late Model champion, came home fourth followed by high schooler Mike Kellner (Lansdale).
More than 80 cars were on hand for the 16 events of racing which were completed in just three hours and 10 minutes.
Qualifying heat wins in the NASCAR Dodge Weekly Series Modifieds went to Jon Kellner, Meme DeSantis, Keith Brightbill, Kerry Kratz and Terry Meitzler. The consolation victories were earned by Kyle Weiss, Bobby Trapper and Tom Umbenhour. The Cheers Tavern Cash Dash went to Jon Kellner.
In Late Model qualifiers victories were earned by Sean Merkel, Randy Stoudt and Chuck Schutz. The consolation win went to lady racer Kelly Snyder while the Jim Brown Cash Dash was won by Randy Stoudt.
The always exciting Late Model stock cars will be featured on Saturday, July 2nd, when the Firecracker 40 Late Model Championship is presented along with the NASCAR Dodge Weekly Series Modifieds. And topping off the 4th of July weekend show will be a spectacular FIREWORKS show.
Grandview Speedway, a one-third-mile, banked clay oval, is a NASCAR sanctioned facility offering stock car racing every Saturday night from April through September. The track is located on Passmore Road, just off Route 100, 10 miles north of Pottstown, in Bechtelsville, PA. For information telephone 610.754.7688 or check in at their website, www.grandviewspeedway.com. Fans are invited to sign up for the FAN NEWS sent via email on a regular basis keeping fans informed what is going on at the speedway.

ZUBER REALTY NIGHT NASCAR MODIFIED FEATURE, 30 LAPS:1.Danny Erb 2. Ray Swinehart 3. Terry Meitzler 4. Jon Kellner 5. Ryan Watt 6.Mike Gular 7.Meme DeSantis 8.Kevin Hartnett 9.Keith Brightbill 10.Jeff Strunk 11. Craig VonDohren 12.Rich Wisdo 13.Rick Schaffer 14.Tracy Readinger 15.Jimmy Reppert 16.Kenny Gilmore 17.Greg Humlhanz 18.Kyle Weiss 19.Tom Umbenhour 20.Barry Readinger 21.Brian Kressley 22.Bobby Trapper 23.Sean Merkel 24.Ed Scott 25.Tom Mayberry 26.Donny Erb 27. Doug Manmiller 28.Kerry Kratz 29. John Willman

ZUBER REALTY NIGHT NASCAR LATE MODEL FEATURE, 20 LAPS:1.Ron Kline 2. Buddy Wharton 3. Sean Merkel 4. Chuck Schutz 5. Mike Kellner 6.Rick Todorow 7.Dean Stoudt 8.Dave Conover 9.Lou Egrie 10.Randy Stoudt 11.Mike Wharton 12.Steve Sennott 13.Brian Shuey 14.Harry Neiman 15.Dallas Breidenbach 16.John Geisler 17.Dean Schaeffer 18.Junior Grebe 19.Doug Walton 20.Steve Weikel 21.Kelly Snyder 22.Jesse Willman 23.Bill Henning 24.Chuck Keely

UNOFFICIAL NASCAR DODGE WEEKLY SERIES POINT STANDINGS AS OF THE COMPLETION OF RACING ON JUNE 25TH AT GRANDVIEW SPEEDWAY
UNOFFICIAL POINT STANDINGS FOR NASCAR MODIFIEDS
1. Jeff Strunk, Bethel, PA #88 2517**
2. Craig VonDohren, Oley, PA #70D 2069*
3. Keith Brightbill, Mohnton, PA #14 1930
4. Ray Swinehart, Bechtelsville, PA #33 1692*
5. Kevin Hartnett, Perkasie, PA #81 1668*
6. Terry Meitzler, Kutztown, PA #712 1664
7. Mike Gular, Harleysville, PA #53 1634
8. Jon Kellner, Lansdale, PA #85AM 1605**
9. Tracy Readinger, Oley, PA #2T 1586
10. Rick Schaffer, Woxall, PA #6jr 1520
11. Danny Erb, Boyertown, PA #44 1491*
12. Ryan Watt, Phoenixville, PA #14W 1456
13. Doug Manmiller, Wyomissing, PA #00 1432
14. Kenny Gilmore, Fleetwood, PA #45 1373
15. Tom Mayberry, Sellersville, PA #61 1331
16. John Willman, Birdsboro, PA #74W 1231
17. Meme DeSantis, Temple, PA #11 1117
18. Jimmy Reppert, Hamburg, PA #7JR 1071
19. Brian Kressley, Orefield, PA #19B 1042
20. Donny Erb, Douglassville, PA #42 1024
Other Feature Winners - Larry Solomon*

UNOFFICIAL POINT STANDINGS FOR NASCAR LATE MODELS
1. Ron Kline, Salfordville, PA #3 2022***
2. Harry Neiman, Bower Beach, DE #34 1947
3. Mike Kellner, Lansdale, PA #57 1907*
4. Rick Todorow, Quakertown, PA #93 1896
5. Brian Shuey, Hamburg, PA #5D 1892
6. Steve Sennott, Gilbertsville, PA #61 1748
7. Dean Schaeffer, Douglassville, PA #39 1728
8. Dave Conover, Royersford, PA #327 1725
9. Randy Stoudt, Pottstown, PA #22 1558****
10. Dean Stoudt, East Greenville, PA #77 1552
11. Junior Grebe, Gilbertsville, PA #73 1528
12. Sean Merkel, Gilbertsville, PA #118 1435
13. John Giesler, Aston, PA #ZT1 1371
14. Mike Wharton, Bear, DE #46 1365
15. Buddy Wharton, Birdsboro, PA #7B 1343
16. Lou Egrie, Willow Grove, PA #X4 1292
17. Bill Henning, Lansdale, PA #80 1217
18. Kyle Pennsinger, Lyon Station, PA #7 1167
19. Kelly Snyder, Green Lane, PA #102 1068
20. Doug Walton, Pottstown, PA #02 1024
* = Feature Winner

COMING EVENTS:
Saturday, June 25th, 7:30 p.m. Zuber Realty Night featuring the NASCAR Modifieds and Late Model stock cars.
Sunday, June 26th, 7:30 p.m. Cindy Rowe Penna. Sprint Speed Week 410 sprints and two ARDC Midget wingless features.
Saturday, July 2nd, 7:30 p.m. HOLIDAY SHOW Firecracker 40 Late Model Championship plus NASCAR Modifieds and great FIREWORKS show.

STRUNK AND RANDY STOUDT ARE NASCAR FEATURE WINNERS AT GRANDVIEW

Bechtelsville, PA June 19, 2005.….Four time track champion and current NASCAR Dodge Weekly Series Modified stock car point leader Jeff Strunk (Bethel) earned his second feature win of the season on Saturday night at Grandview Speedway. The 20-lap Late Model feature race saw Randy Stoudt of Pottstown win his four of the season.
Strunk, in a new race car after destroying one a couple weeks back, was caught up in a first lap incident and had to go to the rear of the 29 car starting field after starting 15th. While Strunk was kept busy working his BPG Racing/Chad Sinon Motorsports #88 through the field Colt Harris, Todd Smith, Brian Kressley and finally Rick Schaffer swapping the lead. Schaffer, who shares the record for most career feature wins at 51 with Craig VonDohren was in front of the pack through the 15th lap.
A multi car accident gave Strunk, who had been battling with Craig VonDohren for second, a great opportunity to charge to the front on the caution restart and the four time track champion was credited with taking the lead on the 16th lap of the 30-lap main event for NASCAR Modifieds.
Once in front Strunk had a relatively easy time holding on to the top spot and crossing the finish line in first spot picking up $2200 for his efforts. Second spot went to five time track champion Craig VonDohren (Oley) coming from 14th starting spot with the Li’l Gambler.com entry. Kevin Hartnett (Perkasie), last week’s feature winner , had to qualify through a consolation run and came from 25th starting spot to finish third. Rick Schaffer (Woxall) got fourth while Tracy Readinger (Oley) was fifth.
Randy Stoudt came from fourth starting spot to trail early leader Junior Grebe. However on a caution restart after an accident on the third lap Stoudt was able to charge from third to the front of the pack in the fourth turn. Once in front the Pottstown, PA racer made it look somewhat easy as he had a comfortable lead when the checkered flag fell for the TP Trailers sponsored entry at the end of 20 laps. Junior Grebe(Boyertown) earned a strong second place finish with Quakertown’s Rick Todorow coming home third. High school student Mike Kellner (Lansdale) came home fourth with point leader Harry Neiman (Bower Beach, Delaware) coming home fifth.
Several multi car accidents dotted the night’s racing action with no injuries.
The sixteen event program was completed by 11 p.m.
Qualifying heat racers for the NASCAR Dodge Weekly Series Modifieds went to Todd Smith (Hatfield), Brian Kressley (Orefield), Jon Kellner (Lansdale), Craig VonDohren (Oley) and Rick Schaffer (Woxall). Consolation runs went to Cliff Quinn (Coopersburg), Meme DeSantis (Temple) and Tommy Sheetz (Boyertown). The Cheers Tavern Cash Dash was won by VonDohren.
In Late Model qualifiers wins were earned by Dean Stoudt (East Greenville), Brian Shuey (Orefield), Junior Grebe (Boyertown) while Mark Malcolm (Hatfield) got the consolation race win. The Jim Brown Cash Dash went to Brian Shuey.
A big two night weekend of racing is set for Saturday and Sunday at Grandview Speedway. On Saturday, June 25th, 7:30 p.m. the exciting NASCAR Dodge Weekly Series Modifieds will be in action along with the crowd pleasing Late Model show that has quite a tight point battle going on amongst the top six or seven drivers.
Sunday, June 26th, 7:30 p.m. features the Cindy Rowe Auto Glass PA Sprint Speedweek 410 sprint cars plus the ARDC wingless midgets in two feature events.
Saturday, July 2nd, 7:30 p.m. a Holiday Weekend show will feature the NASCAR Late Models in the Firecracker 40 championship plus NASCAR Dodge Weekly Series Modifieds. Toppng the night will be a great FIREWORKS show.
Grandview Speedway, a one-third-mile, banked clay oval, is a NASCAR sanctioned facility offering stock car racing every Saturday night from April through September. The track is located on Passmore Road, just off Route 100, 10 miles north of Pottstown, in Bechtelsville, PA. For information telephone 610.754.9167 or check in at their website, www.grandviewspeedway.com.  Fans are invited to sign up for the FAN NEWS sent via email on a regular basis keeping fans informed what is going on at the speedway.

D’AMBROSIO DODGE NIGHT NASCAR MODIFIED FEATURE, 30 LAPS:1.Jeff Strunk 2.Craig VonDohren 3. Kevin Hartnett 4. Rick Schaffer 5.Tracy Readinger 6. Terry Meitzler 7.Keith Brightbill 8.Bobby Trapper 9.Ryan Taylor 10. Danny Erb 11.Jimmy Reppert 12.Doug Manmiller 13.Meme DeSantis 14.Ryan Watt 15.Tom Mayberry 16. Ray Swinehart 17.Brian Kressley 18.Todd Smith 19.Donny Erb 20.Kenny Gilmore 21.Tommy Sheetz 22.John Tschudy 23.Mike Gular 24.Mike Bailey 25.Jon Kellner 26.Cliff Quinn 27.Jason Smythe 28.Kyle Weiser 29.Colt Harris.

D’AMBROSIO DODGE NIGHT NASCAR LATE MODEL FEATURE, 20 LAPS:1.Randy Stoudt 2.Junior Grebe 3.Rick Todorow 4.Mike Kellner 5.Harry Neiman 6.Brian Shuey 7.Sean Merkel 8. Chuck Schutz 9.Ron Kline 10.Dean Schaeffer 11.Buddy Wharton 12.Dave Conover 13.John Geisler 14.Bill Henning 15.Lou Egrie 16.Doug Walton 17.Steve Sennott 18.Mark Malcom 19,Doug Snyder 20.Dallas Breidenbach 21.Chuck Keely 22. Dean Stouodt 23.Chad Rae 24.Greg Hoffmaster.

NASCAR DODGE WEEKLY SERIES POINT STANDINGS FOR GRANDVIEW SPEEDWAY
Points reflect all racing activity up to and including June 18th, 2005
UNOFFICIAL POINT STANDINGS FOR NASCAR MODIFIEDS AS OF JUNE 18, 2005
1. Jeff Strunk, Bethel, PA #88 2298**
2. Craig VonDohren, Oley, PA #70D 1861*
3. Keith Brightbill, Mohnton, PA #14 1700
4. Kevin Hartnett, Perkasie, PA #81 1429*
5. Tracy Readinger, Oley, PA #2T 1409
6. Ray Swinehart, Bechtelsville, PA #33 1393*
7. Doug Manmiller, Wyomissing, PA #00 1383
8. Mike Gular, Harleysville, PA #53 1376
9. Terry Meitzler, Kutztown, PA #712 1374
10. Rick Schaffer, Woxall, PA #6jr 1336
11. Jon Kellner, Lansdale, PA #85AM 1325**
12. Tom Mayberry, Sellersville, PA #61 1262
13. Kenny Gilmore, Fleetwood, PA #45 1216
14. John Willman, Birdsboro, PA #74W 1203
15. Ryan Watt, Phoenixville, PA #14W 1189
16. Danny Erb, Boyertown, PA #44 1183
17. Shawn Reimert, Oley, PA #91 1004
18. Donny Erb, Douglassville, PA #42 966
19. Brian Kressley, Orefield, PA #19B 942
20. John Tschudy, Birdsboro, PA #2 936
Other Feature Winners - Larry Solomon*

UNOFFICIAL POINT STANDINGS FOR NASCAR LATE MODELS AS OF JUNE 18, 2005
1. Harry Neiman, Bower Beach, DE #34 1771
2. Ron Kline, Salfordville, PA #3 1715**
3. Brian Shuey, Hamburg, PA #5D 1638
4. Mike Kellner, Lansdale, PA #57 1638*
5. Rick Todorow, Quakertown, PA #93 1637
6. Dean Schaeffer, Douglassville, PA #39 1579
7. Steve Sennott, Gilbertsville, PA #61 1553
8. Dave Conover, Royersford, PA #327 1487
9. Junior Grebe, Gilbertsville, PA #73 1396
10. Randy Stoudt, Pottstown, PA #22 1338****
11. Dean Stoudt, East Greenville, PA #77 1304
12. John Giesler, Aston, PA #ZT1 1215
13. Kyle Pennsinger, Lyon Station, PA #7 1167
14. Mike Wharton, Bear, DE #46 1148
15. Buddy Wharton, Birdsboro, PA #7B 1145
16. Sean Merkel, Gilbertsville, PA #118 1145
17. Bill Henning, Lansdale, PA #80 1131
18. Lou Egrie, Willow Grove, PA #X4 1065
19. Doug Walton, Pottstown, PA #02 999
20. Kelly Snyder, Green Lane, PA #102 964
* = Feature Winner

COMING EVENTS:
Saturday, June 18th, 7:30 p.m. Jeff D’Ambrosio Dodge Night featuring the NASCAR Modifieds and Late Model stock cars in at least 13 events of stock car racing action.
Saturday, June 25th, 7:30 p.m. Zuber Realty Night featuring the NASCAR Modifieds and Late Model stock cars.
Sunday, June 26th, 7:30 p.m. Cindy Rowe Penna. Sprint Speed Week 410 sprints and two ARDC Midget wingless features.
Saturday, July 2, 7:30 p.m. Firecracker 40 for Late Models plus full show of NASCAR Modifieds. At least 15 events of stock car racing plus FIREWORKS SHOW.

HARTNETT, WILLIAMSON AND MARTICCI EARN WINS AT GRANDVIEW SPEEDWAY

BECHTELSVILLE, PA June 12, 2005 . . . For the first time in almost five years Kevin Hartnett of Perkasie, PA was able to wheel the Berks Products sponsored, Dennis Bailey owned #81 Modified to victory in the 30-lap Scott Power Sports Night NASCAR Dodge Weekly Series Modified feature race at Grandview Speedway on Saturday night. And it was veteran sprint car racer Kramer Williamson of Palmyra, PA wheeling his own Pink Panther #73 sprint car to victory in the 25-lap Advance Auto Parts United Racing Club sprint car feature race.
Danny Erb charged to the front of the 29 car starting field when the green fell for the start of the 30-lap NASCAR Dodge Weekly Series Modified feature race. And for 24 laps it looked as if the Boyertown racer would be able to pick up his first career victory. However Kevin Hartnett was able to charge to the front of the feature field coming off turn four completing the 25th lap of the race.
Once in front Hartnett was able to win with a comfortable margin of victory over Danny Erb. The win was the first for Hartnett since July, 2000. Third spot went to current point leader Jeff Strunk (Bethel) coming from 15th starting spot. Fleetwood’s Kenny Gilmore came home fourth after challenging for the lead early in the race. Fifth was earned by Meme DeSantis of Temple, PA coming from 11th starting position.
An early race accident on the main straightaway eliminated a large number of cars with almost half the 29 car starting field involved. In fact at the end of the feature race only 14 modifieds were still running.
The 25-lap feature for the United Racing Club sprint cars saw Tim Hogue of Medford, NJ set the pace for 24 of the 25 laps looking as if he would be able to hold on for the win. A late race caution changed things giving Kramer Williamson a chance to close up on the fleet running Hogue and then in the second turn of the final lap Williamson was able to put his mount in front of the pack and ride to his second win of the season.
An excited Williamson, probably the elder statesman of the United Racing Club, came across like a NASCAR Nextel Cup race winner thanking all his sponsors, crew and others in victory lane for his winning effort.
Second spot went to Hogue followed by Trevor Lewis of Upper Black Eddy, PA, Dave Ely (Sinking Spring, PA) and Brian Seidel (Allentown, PA).
The 600 cc Modifieds, making their first appearance ever at Grandview, had Tom Marticci winning the 15 lap feature race. Tim Mineri grabbed a close second while Scott Washborn finished third.
Qualifying heat races for the NASCAR Modifieds, more than 50 on hand to try to qualify for the feature, went to Jeff Strunk, Danny Erb, Jon Kellner, Meme DeSantis and Kenny Gilmore. Consolation race wins were earned by Doug Manmiller, Brian Kressley and John Willman. The Cheers Tavern Cash Dash was won by Meme DeSantis.
In the sprint car racing action qualifying event wins were earned by Kevin Welsh, Tim Hogue and Josh Weller while the B-Main went to Kyle Purks.
Qualifying heat races for the 600cc Modifieds went to Chad Bealer and Tim Mineri.
Making his first visit to Grandview Speedway was former NASCAR Nextel Cup racer and now NASCAR executive Brett Bodine.
NASCAR sanctioned Modified stock cars and Late Model stock car racing will be the featured attraction at Grandview Speedway on Saturday, June 18th. Warm-ups for the Jeff D’Ambrosio Dodge sponsored night of racing will start at 7 p.m. with racing at 7:30 p.m.
Late model stock cars will be the featured attraction at Grandview Speedway on Saturday, July 2nd when the Firecracker 40 for Late Models is presented along with a full show of NASCAR Modifieds. Also there will be FIREWORKS in honor of the 4th of July weekend.
Grandview Speedway, a one-third-mile, banked clay oval, is a NASCAR sanctioned facility offering stock car racing every Saturday night from April through September. The track is located on Passmore Road, just off Route 100, 10 miles north of Pottstown, in Bechtelsville, PA. For information telephone 610.754.9167 or check in at their website, www.grandviewspeedway.com. Fans are invited to sign up for the FAN NEWS sent via email on a regular basis keeping fans informed what is going on at the speedway.

SCOTT POWER SPORTS NIGHT NASCAR MODIFIED FEATURE, 30 LAPS:1.Kevin Hartnett 2. Danny Erb 3.Jeff Strunk 4. Kenny Gilmore 5. Meme DeSantis 6.Kyle Weiss 7.Tom Mayberry 8.Jon Kellner 9.Mike Gular 10.John Willman 11.Brian Kressley 12.Ray Swinehart 13.Keith Brightbill 14.Ryan Taylor 15.Jason Smythe 16.Larry Solomon 17.Craig VonDohren 18.Terry Meitzler 19.Rick Schaffer 20.Todd Smith 21.Greg Humlhanz 22.Colt Harris 23.Ryan Watt 24.Cliff Quinn 25.Doug Manmiller 26.Tracy Readinger 27.Steve Swinehart 28.Donny Erb 29. Ed Scott.

SCOTT POWER SPORTS NIGHT UNITED RACING CLUB SPRINT CAR FEATURE, 25 LAPS:
1.Kramer Williamson 2.Tim Hogue 3.Trevor Lewis 4.Dave Ely 5. Brian Seidel 6.Josh Weller 7.Kevin Welsh 8.Bill Brian Jr. 9.Ed Aikin 10.Curt Michael 11.Jason Clauss 12. Jon Eldreth 13.Mark Bittner 14.Kyle Purks 15.Joe Zuczek 16.Jimmy Stitzel 17.Mares Stellfox 18.Junior Martin 19.Adam Gordon 20.Gary Gollub 21.Chris Coyle 22.Scott Pursell 23.Dave McGough 24.Will Urkuski

SCOTT POWER SPORTS NIGHT 600 CC MODIFIED FEATURE:1.Tom Marticci 2.Tim Mineri 3.Scott Washborn 4.Jay Vandoren 5.K.J.Gardner 6.Paul Tuthill 7.Barry McDole 8.Nick Mady 9. Craig Beringer 10.Wayne Kuehn.

UNOFFICIAL NASCAR POINT STANDINGS AT GRANDVIEW SPEEDWAY AS OF COMPLETION OF RACING ON SATURDAY, JUNE 11, 2005
UNOFFICIAL POINT STANDINGS FOR NASCAR MODIFIEDS AS OF JUNE 11, 2005
1. Jeff Strunk, Bethel, PA #88 1989*
2. Craig VonDohren, Oley, PA #70D 1561*
3. Keith Brightbill, Mohnton, PA #14 1452
4. Mike Gular, Harleysville, PA #53 1288
5. Jon Kellner, Lansdale, PA #85AM 1255**
6. Ray Swinehart, Bechtelsville, PA #33 1236*
7. John Willman, Birdsboro, PA #74W 1193
8. Doug Manmiller, Wyomissing, PA #00 1184
9. Kevin Hartnett, Perkasie, PA #81 1145*
10. Tracy Readinger, Oley, PA #2T 1140
11. Terry Meitzler, Kutztown, PA #712 1121
12. Kenny Gilmore, Fleetwood, PA #45 1099
13. Tom Mayberry, Sellersville, PA #61 1093
14. Rick Schaffer, Woxall, PA #6jr 1056
15. Ryan Watt, Phoenixville, PA #14W 1010
16. Shawn Reimert, Oley, PA #91 994
17. Danny Erb, Boyertown, PA #44 970
18. Sean Merkel, Gilbertsville, PA #118 912
19. Larry Solomon, Birdsboro, PA #517 851*
20. Donny Erb, Douglassville, PA #42 838

UNOFFICIAL POINT STANDINGS FOR NASCAR LATE MODELS AS OF JUNE 11, 2005
1. Harry Neiman, Bower Beach, DE #34 1504
2. Ron Kline, Salfordville, PA #3 1488**
3. Brian Shuey, Hamburg, PA #5D 1452
4. Steve Sennott, Gilbertsville, PA #61 1404
5. Mike Kellner, Lansdale, PA #57 1362*
6. Dean Schaeffer, Douglassville, PA #39 1360
7. Rick Todorow, Quakertown, PA #93 1349
8. Dave Conover, Royersford, PA #327 1292
9. Dean Stoudt, East Greenville, PA #77 1204
10. Kyle Pennsinger, Lyon Station, PA #7 1167
11. Mike Wharton, Bear, DE #46 1138
12. Junior Grebe, Gilbertsville, PA #73 1096
13. Randy Stoudt, Pottstown, PA #22 1029***
14. John Giesler, Aston, PA #ZT1 1027
15. Bill Henning, Lansdale, PA #80 958
16. Kelly Snyder, Green Lane, PA #102 954
17. Buddy Wharton, Birdsboro, PA #7B 937
18. Sean Merkel, Gilbertsville, PA #118 899
19. Lou Egrie, Willow Grove, PA #X4 898
20. Doug Walton, Pottstown, PA #02 844
* = Feature Winner

COMING EVENTS:
Saturday, June 11th.7:30 p.m. Scott Powersports Night featuring the United Racing Club sprint cars, NASCAR Modifieds and 600 cc Modifieds. Tape delayed coverage by RCN4 Cable TV.
Tuesday, June 14th, 7:30 p.m. Triple Roaring 20s for Modifieds…Three 20-lap features - open to Blocks and 358 Modifieds
Saturday, June 18th, 7:30 p.m. Jeff D’Ambrosio Dodge Night featuring the NASCAR Modifieds and Late Model stock cars in at least 13 events of stock car racing action.
Saturday, June 25th, 7:30 p.m. Zuber Realty Night featuring the NASCAR Modifieds and Late Model stock cars.
Sunday, June 26th, 7:30 p.m. Cindy Rowe Penna. Sprint Speed Week 410 sprints and two ARDC Midget wingless features.

SWINEHART ENDS DROUGHT AT GRANDVIEW, KLINE WINS IN LATE MODEL STOCKS

BECHTELSVILLE, PA June 5, 2005 . . .Former track champion Ray Swinehart of Bechtelsville, PA ended a three year win drought at Grandview Speedway on Saturday night as he drove the P.K.Moyer Excavating Bicknell Modified to victory in the 30-lap Craftsman Tools feature for NASCAR Dodge Weekly Series Modifieds. It was the first win for Swinehart since August, 2002.
In the 20-lap feature race for NASCAR Late Models Ron Kline of Green Lane, PA was able to gain his second win of the season at the wheel of the Tom Oates Chevy sponsored entry.
Jon Kellner Jr. was having the time of his young life grabbing the lead on the first lap of the 30-lap feature for Modifieds while his dad Jon, a two feature winner this season, was towed to the pits early as a result of a second turn incident early in the race. Craig VonDohren, a five time track champion, was disqualified when officials ruled that he had intentionally brought the caution flag when he stopped in the second turn early in the feature. VonDohren, who was unable to qualify, took a provisional to get in the feature.
At eight laps Doug Hoffman, making a rare visit to Grandview, was out with a broken shock and Jon Kellner Jr. was still in front of the field.
With half the race in the record books Kellner Jr. still was in control with Greg Humlhanz trying to gain the lead. Ray Swinehart was third.
Swinehart was able to grab the lead on a restart after a caution for a two car accident in the fourth turn on the 24th lap. Once in front the former track champion was able to make it look easy as he drove to victory. Mike Gular (Harleysville) put on a charge at the end of race but fell short and settled for second. Third spot went to Rick Schaffer (Woxall) followed by Jon Kellner, Jr. and track champion Jeff Strunk (Bethel)
In victory lane Swinehart gave a lot of credit to young Kellner Jr. and pointed out that he felt certain that the youngster would win many features in the future. “I think he made a mistake when he chose to go to the low groove and I went high. That was the difference,” said a very happy winner.
In the Late Model main event, a 20 lapper, veteran Junior Grebe of Gilbertsville went to the front at the drop of the green. Grebe was the man to beat for 13 laps with his teammate Ron Kline chasing him for more than half the event. At 13 laps it was Kline, four time track champion Dean Stoudt and Junior Grebe battling for the top spot.
Grebe was able to get by Stoudt in the final laps and took second to Kline. Stoudt (Green Lane) finished third followed by Dean Schaeffer (Mohnton) and Rick Todorow (Quakertown).
Qualifying heat races for the Modifieds went to Swinehart, Tracy Readinger (Oley), Kevin Hartnett (Perkasie), Gular and Kellner, Jr. Consolation races were won by Meme DeSantis (Temple), Terry Meitzler (Kutztown) and Jimmy Reppert (Hamburg). The Cheers Tavern Cash Dash was won by Mike Gular.
In the Late Model qualifiers wins were earned by Dean Stoudt, Todorow and Kline. The was no consolation race and the Jim Brown Cash Dash was won by Ron Kline.
One of the most popular events of the Saturday night racing season is set for June 11th when Scott PowerSports (Coopersburg) presents the United Racing Club Sprint Cars, the NASCAR Modifieds, and 600cc Modifieds in a tripleheader show of action. RCN4 cable television will be on hand to record the action and show tape delayed coverage of the event. Racing gets the green at 7:30 p.m. Warm-ups are set for 7 p.m.
“This is one of the most exciting events offered as part of the Saturday racing schedule at Grandview,” said track announcer and public relations person Ernie Saxton. “This is an event that allows fans to see the best of sprint car racing and the best of NASCAR Modified stock car racing.”
Triple 20-Modified features will headline the action at Grandview on Tuesday, June 14th with racing starting at 7:30 p.m. The events are open to big block modifieds and 358 modifieds.
Grandview Speedway, a one-third-mile, banked clay oval, is a NASCAR sanctioned facility offering stock car racing every Saturday night from April through September. The track is located on Passmore Road, just off Route 100, 10 miles north of Pottstown, in Bechtelsville, PA. For information telephone 610.754.9167 or check in at their website, www.grandviewspeedway.com. Fans are invited to sign up for the FAN NEWS sent via email on a regular basis keeping fans informed what is going on at the speedway.

CRAFTSMAN TOOLS NIGHT NASCAR MODIFIED FEATURE, 30 LAPS: 1. Ray Swinehart 2. Mike Gular 3. Rick Schaffer 4 Jon Kellner Jr. 5. Jeff Strunk 6. Meme DeSantis 7. Terry Meitzler 8. Kyle Weiss 9.John Tschudy 10.Larry Solomon 11. Cliff Quinn 12.Shawn Reimert 13.Ryan Watt 14. Ryan Taylor 15. Greg Humlhanz 16.Bobby Trapper 17.Tracy Readinger 18.Ed Scott 19.Jimmy Reppert 20.Kerry Kratz 21.John Willman 22.Keith Brightbill 23.Doug Manmiller 24.Mike Bailey 25.Barry Readinger 26.Colt Harris 27.Doug Hoffman 28.Danny Erb 29.Kevin Hartnett 30. Craig VonDohren 31. Jon Kellner.
CRAFTSMAN TOOLS NIGHT NASCAR LATE MODEL FEATURE, 20 LAPS: 1.Ron Kline 2. Junior Grebe 3. Dean Stoudt 4. Dean Schaeffer 5.Rick Todorow 6.Sean Merkel 7.Steve Sennott 8. Lou Egrie 9. Brian Shuey 10.Dallas Breidenbach 11.Kelly Snyder 12. Mike Kellner 13.Buddy Wharton 14.Doug Walton 15.Chad Rae 16.Jesse Willman 17.Mark Malcomb 18.Greg Hoffmaster 19.Harry Neiman 20.John Giesler 21.Bill Henning 22.Randy Stoudt 23. Dave Conover.

UNOFFICIAL GRANDVIEW SPEEDWAY NASCAR POINT STANDINGS INCLUDING JUNE 4TH
NASCAR MODIFIEDS
1. Jeff Strunk, Bethel, PA #88 1699*
2. Craig VonDohren, Oley, PA #70D 1427*
3. Keith Brightbill, Mohnton, PA #14 1263
4. Doug Manmiller, Wyomissing, PA #00 1119
5. Tracy Readinger, Oley, PA #2T 1083
6. Mike Gular, Harleysville, PA #53 1059
7. Ray Swinehart, Bechtelsville, PA #33 1039*
8. Jon Kellner, Lansdale, PA #85AM 1015**
9. Shawn Reimert, Oley, PA #91 984
10. Terry Meitzler, Kutztown, PA #712 983
11. John Willman, Birdsboro, PA #74W 978
12. Rick Schaffer, Woxall, PA #6jr 927
13. Ryan Watt, Phoenixville, PA #14W 923
14. Sean Merkel, Gilbertsville, PA #118 902
15. Tom Mayberry, Sellersville, PA #61 845
16. Kevin Hartnett, Perkasie, PA #81 836
17. John Tschudy, Birdsboro, PA #2 828
18. Kenny Gilmore, Fleetwood, PA #45 819
19. Donny Erb, Douglassville, PA #42 805
20. Tom Umbenhauer, Richland, PA #19U 714
Other Feature Winners: Larry Solomon

UNOFFICIAL POINT STANDINGS FOR NASCAR LATE MODELS AS OF JUNE 4, 2005
1. Harry Neiman, Bower Beach, DE #34 1504
2. Ron Kline, Green Lane, PA #3 1488**
3. Brian Shuey, Hamburg, PA #5D 1452
4. Steve Sennott, Gilbertsville, PA #61 1404
5. Mike Kellner, Lansdale, PA #57 1362*
6. Dean Schaeffer, Douglassville, PA #39 1360
7. Rick Todorow, Quakertown, PA #93 1349
8. Dave Conover, Royersford, PA #327 1292
9. Dean Stoudt, East Greenville, PA #77 1204
10. Kyle Pennsinger, Lyon Station, PA #7 1167
11. Mike Wharton, Bear, DE #46 1138
12. Junior Grebe, Gilbertsville, PA #73 1096
13. Randy Stoudt, Pottstown, PA #22 1029***
14. John Giesler, Aston, PA #ZT1 1027
15. Bill Henning, Lansdale, PA #80 958
16. Kelly Snyder, Green Lane, PA #102 954
17. Buddy Wharton, Birdsboro, PA #7B 937
18. Sean Merkel, Gilbertsville, PA #118 899
19. Lou Egrie, Willow Grove, PA #X4 898
20. Doug Walton, Pottstown, PA #02 844
* = Feature Winner

GRANDVIEW SPEEDWAY FAN NEWS - JUNE, 2005 ISSUE
Present reality stock car racing each Saturday night
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Saturday night racing events are sanctioned by NASCAR. The track is part of the Division Two NASCAR Dodge Weekly Racing Series.
TICKET PRICES: For regular Saturday night stock car racing events the price will be $12.00 for adults, $5.00 for youngsters 6 thru 11 and under 6 will be admitted FREE when accompanied by a paying adult. Always free parking on the grounds of the speedway.
TO ORDER THUNDER ON THE HILL tickets please telephone Bob or Donna Miller at 215.860.5631.
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COMING EVENTS FOR JUNE AND JULY….MARK YOUR SCHEDULE AND TRY NOT TO MISS ANY OF THE EXCITING RACING EVENTS HERE AT GRANDVIEW
All racing events start at 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, June 4 Modifieds & Late Models - CRAFTSMAN TOOLS NIGHT
Saturday, June 11 Modifieds & United Racing Club sprint cars plus 600 Modifieds - RCN4 TV Coverage - Scott Power Sports Night
Tuesday, June 14 THUNDER ON THE HILL Triple Roaring 20’s Open Competition Modifieds
Saturday, June 18 Modifieds & Late Models
Saturday, June 25 Modifieds & Late Models - Zuber’s Realty Night
Sunday, June 26 THUNDER ON THE HILL Cindy Rowe Pennsylvania Sprint Speed Week Series 410 Sprints Plus ARDC Midgets (two features) -RAINDATE IS JUNE 27TH
Saturday, July 2 Modifieds & FIRECRACKER 40 for Late Models -RCN4 TV Coverage
Saturday, July 9 Modifieds & Late Models - Jesse Baro Trucking Night
Saturday, July 16 Modifieds & Late Models - Hatfield Quality Meats Night
Tuesday, July 19 THUNDER ON THE HILL Modified Twin 30’s. Big Block Modified & 358 NASCAR Modified Double Header. New DASH qualifying format.
Saturday, July 23 Modifieds & Late Models - American Dental Services Night
Saturday, July 30 Modifieds & Late Models plus 600 Modifieds - DODGE NIGHT
Saturday, August 6 Stauffer Construction Forrest Rogers Memorial $10,000 to win for the Modifieds Plus the Late Models -RCN4 TV coverage
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CHECK OUT YOUR COPY OF THE GRANDVIEW GROOVE TRACK MAGAZINE each week. Check all the ads because some of them are marked with WINNER and you will be able to pick up a great prize. Some WINNERS receive chances on the Champion’s Trip to Punta Cana. A $10.00 value and it gives you a chance to win a trip for two to Punta Cana valued at more than $3000.
A chance to win a trip for two to punta cana
MODIFIED CHAMPION WILL EARN CHAMPION’S TRIP AGAIN IN 2005
FANS CAN WIN THE OPPORTUNITY TO BE PART OF CHAMPION’S TRIP
Each year the NASCAR Modified stock car racing champion at Grandview Speedway earns the Champion’s Trip as part of his rewards for winning the title. For more than a dozen years track owners Bruce and Theresa Rogers have rewarded the Modified champion with a trip for two valued at more than $3,000. The trip is in addition to the champion sharing in two separate point funds, a custom made ring and other perks.
This year the champion and a guest will head off to Punta Cana (Dominican Republic) and stay at the luxurious Iberostar (All Junior Suite) Bavaro Beach Resort. The trip includes airfare from Philadelphia, 24 hour all inclusive (All meals, drinks, non motorized water sports, exchange privileges in all 3 Iberostar resorts) stay at the resort in a junior suite plus much more. There is a two hour Champion’s party during the trip along with the exclusive Champion’s trip shirt. Casino and Disco plus over ten restaurants among the three resorts plus room service and you will never have to eat or drink in the same place twice.
This year the trip will kick off on November 28th and return to Philadelphia on December 5th.
Again this year fans will have the opportunity to win the trip and travel with the track champion. Chances will be sold for just $10.00 each and just 300 chances will be sold. As soon as all chances are sold there will be a drawing held at the track (no later than the Freedom 76). The winner will receive a trip for two to Punta Cana valued at more than $3,000.
Fans are also able to purchase the chances at the track and will also be able to get chances by sending a check to Ernie Saxton Communications, Inc. 1448 Hollywood Avenue, Langhorne, PA 19047. Last year’s winner took his Mom and they still talk about the great time they had for a week in Aruba. And you can be sure he will be buying a chance for this year’s trip.
The trip is also available for purchase. Space is limited. Call Marilyn Saxton at 215-752-2392 or email: msaxton188@aol.com for more details.
Ernie Saxton Communications, Inc. has announced that they will again this year give a FREE chance to each NASCAR Late Model feature winner and that started with the May 14th night of racing.
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POPULAR UNITED RACING CLUB SPRINT CARS AT HERE ON JUNE 11TH
A tripleheader show of racing action will be the big attraction on Saturday, June 11th, 7:30 p.m. (warm-ups at 7 p.m.) when Scott PowerSports Night will include the always popular United Racing Club sprint cars (possibly some of the most exciting sprint car racing in the nation), the NASCAR Modifieds and the first time appearance of the 600cc Modifieds. And RCN4 will be here to video all the action and condense it down to two excitement hours for showing on RCN cable television and Pottstown Community Television.
This is a night of racing that should definitely be on your schedule of events to see.
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NEW PRIZES AVAILABLE FOR BPG RACING/CHAD SINON MOTORSPORTS PICK 5 CONTEST
Effective immediately those fans entering the exciting Chad Sinon Motorsports/BPG Racing Pick 5 Modified Contest in the Grandview Groove track magazine will get an extra chance to win. If you pick the top five in the order they finish in the Modified feature you win cash. Each week there is no winner it grows by $50. This week, June 4th Craftsman Tools Night, it stands at $350. And if you do not win, your entry will be put in a drawing to win Jeff Strunk/Chad Sinon Motorsports sportswear. First prize each month will earn a Strunk shirt and lounge pants. Next four winners receive a Jeff Strunk hat. Each month we will pick a winner. Just another great reason to enter the contest. OUR FIRST PRIZE DRAWING IS JUNE 11TH.
And if there is no winner by the end of the season we put all the names in a drawing for $500. There are many ways to win.
But you do have to purchase a copy of the Grandview Groove, considered one of the very best track magazines available.
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BPG SUPER 7 DÉBUT & ROARING TRIPLE 20's UP CLOSE & LIVE AT GRANDVIEW TUESDAY, JUNE 14
The NAPA Auto Parts/COMDIAL Telephone Communications Thunder on the Hill Racing Series will present race two of 2005 with the first time presentation of the Roaring Triple 20's for Modifieds on Tuesday night, June 14 at the Grandview Speedway. It's up close and live for this single division show that will offer a series of qualifying events, all leading up to the Roaring Triple 20's, open to Big Block, 358 and NASCAR 358 Modifieds. This event will also spotlight the BPG Racing SUPER 7 which includes Jeff Strunk, Kenny Brightbill, Jimmy Horton, Billy Pauch, Frank Cozze, Doug Hoffman and Duane Howard.
The BPG SUPER 7 is sponsored by BPG Racing/Chad Sinon Motorsports and will group together, seven of the top modified drivers in the country. Chad Sinon of Blue Bell, PA has sponsored numerous race teams over the years and looks forward to sponsoring this list of seven, all time great names in modified racing. The BPG SUPER 7 has agreed to compete in the four COMDIAL Modified Series events at Grandview and a cash bonus will be paid to each of the BPG SUPER 7.
A lucrative purse is posted for the ROARING TRIPLE 20's with $1,600 going to the winner of each twenty lap event. In the event of a clean sweep, an additional bonus of $200 will be offered, making the clean sweep worth a hefty $5,000. A minimum payoff of $375 will be paid just to start the three feature events.
Also on the line are the valuable points that go towards winning the 2005 COMDIAL Telephone Communications Modified Series. If all four COMDIAL events are completed, the Series Champion will pocket $1,300 in point fund money. Second in points is worth $900, 3rd $500, 4th $250, 5th $200, 6-10th $150.
Drivers will draw for their heat race starting positions with the top 3 finishers (4 heats) drawing the top 12 starting positions in the first feature of the night. Twenty cars will start each feature event and alternates will be used to fill the field. At the completion of each feature, cars will stop on the backstretch for fuel and minor adjustments. Cars must return to the pits for a tire change and those cars will restart at the rear of the field. The second and third features will line-up by inverting the top twelve finishers in the prior feature event.
Any American Racer Tire may be used and they will be required on all corners. Big Block Modifieds and 358 Modifieds must weigh a minimum of 2,550. The Grandview NASCAR 358 Modifieds will be required to weigh a minimum of 2,450.
For drivers to be eligible for bonus money and point fund, they are required to pre-enter by calling 215-860-5631. There is no entry fee. To pre-enter, Driver name, home town and car number is required.
Along with the BPG SUPER 7, an "all star" cast of modified drivers will look to sweep the Roaring Triple 20's. Other pre-entries include Dave Stonebraker, Donny Radd, Shawn Reimert, Keith Brightbill, Craig VonDohren, Doug Manmiller, Bobby Trapper, Mike Gular, Jon Kellner, Sean Merkel and Ray Swinehart just to name a few.
On race night, gates will open at 5 PM with racing action scheduled to get underway at 7:30 PM.
Advance tickets are now on sale. Adults are $20, Children 6-11 $5, and under 6 will be admitted Free. Please make your check or money order payable to Grandview Speedway and Mail to: Thunder Series 2005 129 Mill Pond Place Langhorne, PA 19047. Please enclose a self-addressed and stamped envelop and your tickets will be mailed to you. Advance ticket holders may enter the grandstand at 4:30 PM.
For more information, please visit. . . www.thunderonthehillracingseries.com On the home page, please go to Coming June 14 for all the details on this event. For advance ticket information, go to Advance Tickets.
The Thunder on the Hill Racing Series is now in its sixteenth season at Grandview Speedway and is a Co-Promotion between Grandview Speedway Owner Bruce Rogers and long time race official Bob Miller.
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COMING EVENTS:
Saturday, June 4, 7:30 p.m. Craftsman Tools Night featuring the NASCAR Dodge Weekly Series Modifieds and Late Model stock cars.
Saturday, June 11th.7:30 p.m. Scott Powersports Night featuring the United Racing Club sprint cars, NASCAR Modifieds and 600 cc Modifieds.
Tuesday, June 14th, 7:30 p.m. Thunder on the Hill Triple Roaring 20s featuring three 20-lap features for the Modified stock cars.

RAIN WIPES OUT SATURDAY NIGHT RACING ACTION AT GRANDVIEW SPEEDWAY

BECHTELSVILLE, PA MAY 28, 2005.…..Heavy rain and winds forced cancellation of the 3M Night NASCAR stock car racing action at Grandview Speedway on Saturday night.
“It just seems to be one of those seasons. Ma Nature wants to pick on Saturday night stock car racing,” said track promoter Bruce Rogers. “We have lost four or five shows now to rain. And Ma Nature played havoc with our World of Outlaws show this past Tuesday. Let’s hope this is the end of the bad weather for a while.”
NASCAR stock car racing will return to the Grandview Speedway on Saturday, June 4th as Craftsman Tools presents the NASCAR Modifieds and Late Model stock cars in at least 13 events of racing action. A 30-lap feature tops the program for the Modifieds and a 20-lap main event is on the schedule of the Late Models. Racing starts at 7:30 p.m.
Coming up on Saturday, June 11th is a tripleheader card of racing sponsored by Scott Power Sports of Quakertown, PA. Included will be the always exciting United Racing Club sprint cars along with the NASCAR Modified stock cars and the 600cc Modifieds. The green flag falls at 7:30 p.m.
And on Tuesday, June 14th, the Triple Roaring 20s Thunder on the Hill event will include three 20-lap features for the Modified stock cars with Big Block Modifieds and the 358 Modifieds all invited to run. Many visitors from tracks in the surrounding areas are expected to be seen in action. Racing will start at 7:30 p.m.
Grandview Speedway, a one-third-mile, banked clay oval, is a NASCAR sanctioned facility offering stock car racing every Saturday night from April through September. The track is located on Passmore Road, just off Route 100, 10 miles north of Pottstown, in Bechtelsville, PA. For information telephone 610.754.9167 or check in at their website, www.grandviewspeedway.com. Fans are invited to sign up for the FAN NEWS sent via email on a regular basis keeping fans informed what is going on at the speedway.

UNOFFICIAL NASCAR GRANDVIEW SPEEDWAY POINT STANDINGS UP TO AND INCLUDING EVENTS RUN ON MAY 21, 2005

UNOFFICIAL POINT STANDINGS FOR NASCAR MODIFIEDS
AS OF MAY 21, 2005
1. Jeff Strunk, Bethel, PA #88 1430*
2. Craig VonDohren, Oley, PA #70D 1397*
3. Keith Brightbill, Mohnton, PA #14 1166
4. Doug Manmiller, Wyomissing, PA #00 1039
5. Jon Kellner, Lansdale, PA #85AM 987**
6. Tracy Readinger, Oley, PA #2T 933
7. Sean Merkel, Gilbertsville, PA #118 892
8. John Willman, Birdsboro, PA #74W 875
9. Tom Mayberry, Sellersville, PA #61 835
10. Kenny Gilmore, Fleetwood, PA #45 809
11. Kevin Hartnett, Perkasie, PA #81 806
12. Donny Erb, Douglassville, PA #42 795
13. Shawn Reimert, Oley, PA #91 790
14. Mike Gular, Harleysville, PA #53 759
15. Terry Meitzler, Kutztown, PA #712 738
16. Ryan Watt, Phoenixville, PA #14W 735
17. Ray Swinehart, Bechtelsville, PA #33 729
18. Tom Umbenhauer, Richland, PA #19U 704
19. Rick Schaffer, Woxall, PA #6jr 638
20. Danny Erb, Boyertown, PA #44 632
Other Feature Winners: Larry Solomon

UNOFFICIAL POINT STANDINGS FOR NASCAR LATE MODELS
AS OF MAY 21, 2005
1. Harry Neiman, Bower Beach, DE #34 1376
2. Brian Shuey, Hamburg, PA #5D 1223
3. Dave Conover, Royersford, PA #327 1207
4. Ron Kline, Salfordville, PA #3 1178*
5. Kyle Pennsinger, Lyon Station, PA #7 1167
6. Mike Kellner, Lansdale, PA #57 1164*
7. Steve Sennott, Gilbertsville, PA #61 1157
8. Mike Wharton, Bear, DE #46 1138
9. Rick Todorow, Quakertown, PA #93 1079
10. Dean Schaeffer, Douglassville, PA #39 1083
11. Randy Stoudt, Pottstown, PA #22 930***
12. Dean Stoudt, East Greenville, PA #77 914
13. John Giesler, Aston, PA #ZT1 909
14. Bill Henning, Lansdale, PA #80 852
15. Junior Grebe, Gilbertsville, PA #73 797
16. Buddy Wharton, Birdsboro, PA #7B 754
17. Kelly Snyder, Green Lane, PA #102 749
18. Doug Walton, Pottstown, PA #02 668
19. Lou Egrie, Willow Grove, PA #X4 661
20. Sean Merkel, Gilbertsville, PA #118 643
* = Feature Winner

COMING EVENTS: Tuesday, May 24th, 7:30 p.m. World of Outlaws sprint cars and ARDC midgets.
Saturday, May 28, 7:30 p.m. 3M Night featuring the NASCAR Dodge Weekly Series Modified and Late Model stock cars plus added attraction of 600 Modifieds.
Saturday, June 4, 7:30 p.m. Craftsman Tools Night featuring the NASCAR Dodge Weekly Series Modifieds and Late Model stock cars.
Saturday, June 11th.7:30 p.m. Scott Powersports Night featuring the United Racing Club sprint cars, NASCAR Modifieds and 600 cc Modifieds.

JON KELLNER SR. AND RANDY STOUDT ARE REPEAT WINNERS AT GRANDVIEW SPEEDWAY ON SATURDAY NIGHT

BECHTELSVILLE, PA May 22, 2005 . . . For the second time this season Jon Kellner Sr. of Lansdale, PA was able to wheel the Hutts Glass No. 85AM Modified to victory in the 30-lap NASCAR Dodge Weekly Series Auto Locator Magazine feature race on Saturday night at Grandview Speedway. And it was Randy Stoudt of Pottstown, PA driving the Rogers Auto Parts No. 22 Late Model to victory in the 20-lap NASCAR Late Model feature race for his third win of the season.
Kellner Sr. became the first Modified racer to repeat in Modified action this season. The veteran racer had to be pushed to victory lane when “something mechanical went wrong with the car” bringing it to a stop in the fourth turn on his victory lap just short of victory lane. “It is a good thing that did not happen one lap sooner,” said Kellner as he celebrated in victory lane. “The caution on the 22nd lap gave us the break to win. If the race had been run without that caution, all green laps, we could not have caught him (Terry Meitzler).”
Rich Wisdo was the early race leader but lost the top spot to former track champion Terry Meitzler on a restart after a multi car accident. Once in front Meitzler, in the Rychlik Trucking No. 712, looked as if he was clearly the man to beat. However Tom Mayberry and Ray Swinehart tangled in the second turn on the 23rd lap and on the restart Kellner Sr. was able to storm by Meitzler in the high groove. Once in front Kellner Sr. was kept busy as Craig VonDohren challenged but at the checkered flag Kellner Sr. had a few car lengths on second place VonDohren (Oley). Third went to Meitzler followed by current track champion Jeff Strunk (Bethel) coming from 14th and Keith Bright bill (Mohnton) coming from 12th.
Unofficial Doug Manmiller earned the Tom Oates Chevy of Chester Springs hard charger award coming from 27th to 13th in the feature race.
The 20-lap Late Model feature had John Giesler leading for the first four laps with Mike Wharton taking control on the fifth circuit of the one-third-mile, banked clay oval. Mike Kellner went to the front of the pack at the nine lap marker with Randy Stoudt right on his rear bumper.
At the 11 lap mark Randy Stoudt was in front of the pack and led the rest of the race. Mike Kellner (Lansdale) kept it close finishing second following by Harry Neiman (Bowers Beach, DE), Mike Wharton (Bear, DE) and Dean Schaeffer (Douglassville).
Qualifying heat races for the more than 50 Modifieds on hand went to Craig VonDohren, Jon Kellner Sr., John Willman (Birdsboro), Terry Meitzler and Keith Brightbill. The consolation events went to Danny Erb (Boyertown), Sean Merkel (Gilbertsville) and Rick Schaffer (Woxall). The Cheers Tavern Cash Dash was won by Brightbill.
In the Late Model qualifiers wins were earned by Mike Kellner, Ron Kline (Green Lane) and Randy Stoudt. The consolation race went to Sean Merkel (Gilbertsville). The Jim Brown Cash Dash was won by Mike Kellner.
All heat and consie winners earned extra money for their efforts courtesy of Auto Locator Magazine.
Coming up on Tuesday, May 24th, 7:30 p.m. is a doubleheader show featuring the nationally famous World of Outlaws sprint cars and the American Racing Drivers Club midgets. Advance tickets for the event are available by telephoning 215.860.5631. This is a Bruce Rogers/Bob Miller Thunder on the Hill promotion.
Saturday, May 28th will be 3M Night with at least 13 events of NASCAR Modified and Late Model stock car racing being presented along with a first time appearance for the 600cc Modifieds (these are 600cc powered racers patterned after their big brother NASCAR Modifieds). Racing will start at 7:30 p.m.
The United Racing Club sprint cars will join the Saturday night action on June 11th as part of Scott Powersports Night.
Grandview Speedway, a one-third-mile, banked clay oval, is a NASCAR sanctioned facility offering stock car racing every Saturday night from April through September. The track is located on Passmore Road, just off Route 100, 10 miles north of Pottstown, in Bechtelsville, PA. For information telephone 610.754.9167 or check in at their website, www.grandviewspeedway.com. Fans are invited to sign up for the FAN NEWS sent via email on a regular basis keeping fans informed what is going on at the speedway.

AUTO LOCATOR MAGAZINE NASCAR MODIFIED FEATURE, 30 LAPS:1.Jon Kellner Sr. 2. Craig VonDohren 3. Terry Meitzler 4. Jeff Strunk 5. Keith Brightbill 6.Tom Umbenhauer 7. Tracy Readinger 8.Shawn Reimert 9.Rick Schaffer 10.Kenny Gilmore 11.Kevin Hartnett 12.Rich Wisdo 13. Doug Manmiller 14. Danny 15. Sean Merkel 16.John Willman 17.Kyle Weiss 18.Meme DeSantis 19. Ray Swinehart 20. Jimmy Reppert 21.Jon Kellner S.r 22.Donny Erb 23.Tom Mayberry 24.Jason Smythe 25.Larry Solomon 26.Mike Gular 27.John Tschudy 28.Mike Bailey 29. Steve Swinehart

AUTO LOCATOR MAGAZINE NASCAR LATE MODEL FEATURE, 20 LAPS:1.Randy Stoudt 2. Mike Kellner 3. Harry Neiman 4. Mike Wharton 5. Dean Schaeffer 6.Ron Kline 7 Dave Conover 8. Junior Grebe 9. Buddy Wharton 10.John Giesler 11.Brian Shuey 12.Mark Malcolm 13. Dean Stoudt 14.Kelly Snyder 15.Doug Walton 16. Kyle Pensinger 17.Chris Wojnar 18.Steve Sennott 19.Bill Henning 20.Lou Egrie 21.Rick Todorow 22.Sean Merkel 23. Greg Hoffmaster 24. Dallas Breidenbach

UNOFFICIAL POINT STANDINGS FOR NASCAR LATE MODELS AS OF MAY 22, 2005
1. Harry Neiman, Bower Beach, DE #34 1376
2. Brian Shuey, Hamburg, PA #5D 1223
3. Dave Conover, Royersford, PA #327 1207
4. Ron Kline, Salfordville, PA #3 1178*
5. Kyle Pennsinger, Lyon Station, PA #7 1167
6. Mike Kellner, Lansdale, PA #57 1164*
7. Steve Sennott, Gilbertsville, PA #61 1157
8. Mike Wharton, Bear, DE #46 1138
9. Rick Todorow, Quakertown, PA #93 1079
10. Dean Schaeffer, Douglassville, PA #39 1083
11. Randy Stoudt, Pottstown, PA #22 930***
12. Dean Stoudt, East Greenville, PA #77 914
13. John Giesler, Aston, PA #ZT1 909
14. Bill Henning, Lansdale, PA #80 852
15. Junior Grebe, Gilbertsville, PA #73 797
16. Buddy Wharton, Birdsboro, PA #7B 754
17. Kelly Snyder, Green Lane, PA #102 749
18. Doug Walton, Pottstown, PA #02 668
19. Lou Egrie, Willow Grove, PA #X4 661
20. Sean Merkel, Gilbertsville, PA #118 643
* = Feature Winner

COMING EVENTS:  Saturday, May 21, 7:30 p.m. AutoLocator Magazine Night featuring the NASCAR Dodge Weekly Series Modified and Late Model stock cars. At least 13 events of stock car racing topped by a 30-lap feature (29 cars start) for NASCAR Modifieds and a 20-lap feature (24 cars start) for NASCAR Late Models. Always free parking on the speedway grounds. Adult admission is $12.00, $5.00 for kids 6 through 11 and under 6 are admitted FREE when accompanied by a paying adult.
Tuesday, May 24, 7:30 p.m. Nationally famous World of Outlaws sprint cars make their only appearance of the season in a doubleheader show with the American Racing Drivers Club midgets. Advance tickets on sale at 215-860.5631 or at the track on Saturday nights.
Saturday, May 28, 7:30 p.m. 3M Night featuring the NASCAR Dodge Weekly Series Modified and Late Model stock cars.

LARRY SOLOMON AND RANDY STOUDT AT FEATURE WINNERS AT GRANDVIEW SPEEDWAY

BECHTELSVILLE, PA May 15, 2005 . . . After a series of early season problems including a blown motor and a failed transmission Larry Solomon was able to wheel his ABK Construction/ Cottman Transmission sponsored #517 Modified to victory on Saturday night in the 30-lap NASCAR Dodge Weekly Series Modified feature at Grandview Speedway. Randy Stoudt, driving the Rogers Auto Parts/Hutt’s Glass Co. #22 came home first for the second time this season in the 20-lap NASCAR Late Model feature run as part of Checkered Flag Fan Club.
Solomon lead every lap of the 30 lap feature but it was not as easy as it seemed with Cliff Quinn and John Tschudy able to put heavy pressure on the Birdsboro, PA racer early in the feature race and in the late laps it was veteran Kenny Gilmore coming on strong to try to take the win after from Solomom.
At the finish Solomon crossed the finish line, winning his first feature in two seasons, just a car length or so ahead of second place finisher Kenny Gilmore. The second place finish for Gilmore (Fleetwood) was his strongest effort of the season after having some early season problems. John Tschudy, also a resident of Birdsboro, was able to get his season best finish with a third place in his Birdsboro Auto Parts entry. Ryan Watt (Phoenixville), who was not even sure he was going to be able to race this season, brought the BPG Racing entry home fourth followed by Cliff Quinn (Coopersburg).
Solomon became the fourth different Modified feature winner this season.
In the 20-lap main event for the NASCAR Late Models Dean Schaeffer was the man to beat for most of the main event. The Douglassville resident had his Monty’s Mulch sponsored entry in front of the pack of 24 starters for 17 laps. Randy Stoudt (Pottstown), charging up from 11th starting position, was able to take the top spot after a two lap battle with Schaeffer and take his second win of the season. Mike Wharton, a protégé of veteran late model racing talent Hal Browning, wheeled his Bower Beach, DE based entry home third for his best finish of the season. Wharton is a rookie in the late model division. Harry Neiman, Bear, DE, was able to come home fourth while veteran Kyle Pensinger (Lyon Station) was a fifth place finisher.
Qualifying heats for the Modifieds went to Jeff Strunk (Bethel), Tom Mayberry (Sellersville), Mike Gular (Harleysville), Ryan Watt and Tracy Readinger (Oley). Consolation races were won by Craig VonDohren (Oley), Brian Kressley (Orefield) and Jon Keller Sr., last weeks feature winner, of Lansdale. The Cheers Tavern Cash Dash was won by Jeff Strunk.
In qualifying events for the Late Models wins went to Sean Merkel (Gilbertsville), Randy Stoudt, and Brian Shuey (Hamburg). The consolation was won by Greg Hoff master (Gilbertsville). Brian Shuey was able to win the Jim Brown Cash Dash.
The entire 16 event card of auto racing was run off in less than 2 hours and 45 minutes.
Racers will earn some bonus bucks as part of AutoLocator Magazine Night at Grandview Speedway on Saturday, May 21st. The NASCAR Dodge Weekly Series Modifieds and Late Models will be action with at least 13 events of stock car racing being presented. All qualifying heat race winners in the Modifieds and Late Models will earn $50 from Auto Locator while all consolation event winners will receive $25. There will be $100 extra for the feature winners and the Late Model hard charger will earn $50 from AutoLocator. Fans will also have the opportunity win some prizes courtesy of AutoLocator Magazine.
The magazine is available in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Delaware, New York and Maryland and offers outstanding deals on new and used vehicles. It can be found in many convenience stores. Ernie Saxton also keeps readers informed on all the latest happenings at area speedways in his AutoLocator column appearing weekly.
In addition Tom Oates Chevy of Chester Springs will give the Modified feature race hard charger $100.
Fans at Grandview Speedway have the opportunity to win a $250 gift certificate from American Dental Services each week by catching the lucky Frisbee and two fans win rides in the two seat Modified stock car each week. Fans even get to pick the driver they would like to take them for the thrilling ride around the clay oval.
Coming up on Tuesday, May 24th, 7:30 p.m is a doubleheader show featuring the nationally famous World of Outlaws sprint cars and the American Racing Drivers Club midgets. Advance tickets for the event are available by telephoning 215.860.5631. This is a Bruce Rogers/Bob Miller Thunder on the Hill promotion.
Grandview Speedway, a one-third-mile, banked clay oval, is a NASCAR sanctioned facility offering stock car racing every Saturday night from April through September. The track is located on Passmore Road, just off Route 100, 10 miles north of Pottstown, in Bechtelsville, PA. For information telephone 610.754.9167 or check in at their website, www.grandviewspeedway.com. Fans are invited to sign up for the FAN NEWS sent via email on a regular basis keeping fans informed what is going on at the speedway.

CHECKERED FLAG FAN CLUB NASCAR MODIFIED FEATURE, 30 LAPS:1.Larry Solomon 2. Kenny Gilmore 3. John Tschudy 4. Ryan Watt 5. Cliff Quinn 6.Keith Brightbill 7. Jeff Strunk 8.Donny Erb 9.Craig VonDohren 10.Mike Gular 11.Doug Manmiller 12.Jon Kellner Sr. 13. Tom Mayberry 14. Ray Swinehart 15.Tracy Readinger 16. Shawn Reimer 17.John Willman 18.Todd Smith 19.Danny Erb 20.Brian Kressley 21.Barry Readinger 22.Colt Harris 23.Jimmy Reppert 24,Don Kieffer 25.Kevin Hartnett 26. Sean Merkel 27.Jason Smythe 28.Glenn Owens 29, Tom Sheetz.

CHECKERED FLAG FAN CLUB NASCAR LATE MODEL FEATURE, 20 LAPS:1.Randy Stoudt 2. Dean Schaeffer 3. Mike Wharton 4. Harry Neiman 5. Kyle Pensinger 6. Brian Shuey 7. Dave Conover 8.Rick Todorow 9. Bill Henning 10. Lou Egrie 11.Greg Hoffmaster 12.Steve Sennott 13.John Giesler 14. Junior Grebe 15.Ron Kline 16.Mike Kellner 17.Dallas Breidenbach 18.Buddy Wharton 19. Chuck Keely 20. Kelly Snyder 21.Sean Merkel 22. Steve Weikerl 23. Mark Malcomb 24. Dean Stoudt.

GRANDVIEW SPEEDWAY UNOFFICIAL NASCAR POINT STANDINGS
UNOFFICIAL POINT STANDINGS FOR NASCAR MODIFIEDS AS OF MAY 14, 2005
1. Jeff Strunk, Bethel, PA #88 1152*
2. Craig VonDohren, Oley, PA #70D 1097*
3. Keith Brightbill, Mohnton, PA #14 896
4. Kenny Gilmore, Fleetwood, PA #45 891
5. Doug Manmiller, Wyomissing, PA #00 856
6. Tom Mayberry, Sellersville, PA #61 746
7. Sean Merkel, Gilbertsville, PA #118 727
8. Ryan Watt, Phoenixville, PA#14W 725
9. John Willman, Birdsboro, PA #74W 715
10. Mike Gular, Harleysville, PA #53 701
11. Donny Erb, Douglassville, PA #42 701
12. Tracy Readinger, Oley, PA #2T 684
13. Jon Kellner, Lansdale, PA #85AM 677*
14. Ray Swinehart, Bechtelsville, PA #33 600
15. Kevin Hartnett, Perkasie, PA #81 599
16. Brian Kressley, Clausville, PA #19B 567
17. Shawn Reimert, Oley, PA #91 551
18. John Tschudy, Birdsboro, PA #2 551
19. Cliff Quinn, Coopersburg, PA #69 543
20. Ed Scott, New Tripoli, PA #002 476
Other Feature Winners: Larry Solomon

UNOFFICIAL POINT STANDINGS FOR NASCAR LATE MODELS AS OF MAY 14, 2005
1. Harry Neiman, Bower Beach, DE #34 1088
2. Steve Sennott, Gilbertsville, PA #61 1020
3. Brian Shuey, Hamburg, PA #5D 1014
4. Kyle Pennsinger, Lyon Station, PA #7 1011
5. Rick Todorow, Quakertown, PA #93 973
6. Dave Conover, Royersford, PA #327 962
7. Ron Kline, Salfordville, PA #3 918*
8. Mike Kellner, Lansdale, PA #57 864*
9. Mike Wharton, Bear, DE #46 861
10. Dean Schaeffer, Douglassville, PA #39 814
11. Bill Henning, Lansdale, PA #80 726
12. Dean Stoudt, East Greenville, PA #77 725
13. John Giesler, Aston, PA #ZT1 691
14. Randy Stoudt, Pottstown, PA #22 620**
15. Kelly Snyder, Green Lane, PA #102 571
16. Junior Grebe, Gilbertsville, PA #73 560
17. Sean Merkel, Gilbertsville, PA #118 549
18. Lou Egrie, Willow Grove, PA #X4 546
19. Buddy Wharton, Birdsboro, PA #7B 533
20. Doug Snyder, Reading, PA #69S 524
* = Feature Winner

GRANDVIEW SPEEDWAY FAN NEWS - second may edition
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Saturday night racing events are sanctioned by NASCAR. The track is part of the Division Two NASCAR Dodge Weekly Racing Series.
TICKET PRICES: For regular Saturday night stock car racing events the price will be $12.00 for adults, $5.00 for youngsters 6 thru 11 and under 6 will be admitted FREE when accompanied by a paying adult. Always free parking on the grounds of the speedway.ASK ABOUT OUR GROUP RATES AND RENTAL OF THE TURN ONE PAVILION. CALL US AT 215.752.7797.
TO ORDER THUNDER ON THE HILL tickets please telephone Bob or Donna Miller at 215.860.5631.
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Schedule of events at Grandview speedway for May and June
Saturday, May 14 Modifieds & Late Models-Checkered Flag Fan Club Night
Saturday, May 21 Modifieds & Late Models - Auto Locator Magazine Night - Bonus Bucks for racers
Tuesday, May 24 THUNDER ON THE HILL World of Outlaws Vs the PA POSSE & Wingless ARDC Midgets. Open Cockpit Doubleheader!
ADVANCE TICKETS ON SALE EACH SATURDAY NIGHT FOR THIS GREAT DOUBLEHEADER PROGRAM. IT IS ONE OF THE BIGGEST EVENTS OF THE SEASON .ONLY CHANCE TO SEE THE OUTLAWS IN ACTION HERE AT GRANDVIEW.
Saturday, May 28 Modifieds & Late Models plus 600 Modifieds-3M NIGHT
Saturday, June 4 Modifieds & Late Models - CRAFTSMAN TOOLS NIGHT
Saturday, June 11 Modifieds & United Racing Club sprint cars plus 600 Modifieds - RCN4 TV Coverage - Scott Power Sports Night
Tuesday, June 14 THUNDER ON THE HILL Triple Roaring 20’s Open Competition Modifieds
Saturday, June 18 Modifieds & Late Models
Saturday, June 25 Modifieds & Late Models - Zuber’s Realty Night
Sunday, June 26 THUNDER ON THE HILL Cindy Rowe Pennsylvania Sprint Speed Week Series 410 Sprints Plus 358 Sprints
Saturday, July 2 Modifieds & FIRECRACKER 40 for Late Models -RCN4 TV Coverage
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The form below must be filled out completely…..we do mean completely! Drop it off at the trailer at the main entrance or mail it to Ernie Saxton Communications, Inc. 1448 Hollywood Avenue, Langhorne, PA 19047. A lucky winner will be drawn from the entries received.
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GRANDVIEW SPEEDWAY TELEVISION EXPOSURE GROWING WITH RCN NETWORK
. . . For five years RCN, the cable network located in the Lehigh Valley, PA area, has been carrying tape delayed coverage of stock car racing events at NASCAR sanctioned Grandview Speedway. Coverage reached more than 100,000 RCN4 customers in the Lehigh Valley region.
Recently Pottstown Community TV added the RCN cable coverage of Grandview Speedway racing to their broadcast schedule.
On Friday, May 13th, the tape delayed coverage of stock car racing at the Berks County clay oval will expand being made available to RCN subscribers in a number of other Pennsylvania areas including Upper Darby Township, Lansdowne, Darby, Sharon Hill, Folcroft, Tinicum, Ridley Park, Prospect Park, Norwood, Eddystone, Glenolden, Ridley, Collingdale, Yeadon, Clifton Heights, Milborne, Media, Conshohocken and East Lansdowne.
“This is exciting news for all of us involved at Grandview Speedway. It gives our sport additional exposure to more fans of the sport and gives us the opportunity to create some new fans for stock car racing at Grandview,” said track promoter Bruce Rogers. “It is also great for our racers who are seeking sponsorship support for their race teams. They can show businesses the additional TV exposure as another benefit of marketing through motorsports and sponsoring a race team at Grandview.”
At present the May 7th Harry’s U-Pull-It Auto Parts sponsored night of NASCAR Modified and Late Model stock car racing is being shown on the RCN outlets.
Viewers will have to check with local TV listings to find out exactly when the taped delayed broadcast is being offered.
The next event to be shown on the RCN network on a tape delayed basis will be the June 11th NASCAR Modified, 600 Modifieds, and United Racing Club sprint car tripleheader.
For additional information telephone 1-800-RINGRCN.
Businesses looking to benefit from the great television and live audience exposure to thousands of auto racing fans at the popular racetrack can obtain a brochure outlining all marketing opportunities by contacting Ernie Saxton Communications, Inc. (Langhorne, PA) at 215.752.7797 or email Esaxton144@aol.com. There are marketing packages available for every budget.
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NEW PRIZE AVAILABLE FOR BPG RACING/CHAD SINON MOTORSPORTS PICK 5 CONTEST
Effective immediately those fans entering the exciting Chad Sinon Motorsports/BPG Racing Pick 5 Modified Contest in the Grandview Groove track magazine will get an extra chance to win. If you pick the top five in the order they finish in the Modified feature you win cash. Each week there is no winner it grows by $50. This week it stands at $250. And if you do not win, your entry will be put in a drawing to win a Jeff Strunk/Chad Sinon Motorsports hat. Each week we will pick a winner. Just another great reason to enter the contest.
But you do have to purchase a copy of the Grandview Groove, considered one of the very best track magazines available.
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IF YOU HAVE SUGGESTIONS, COMMENTS, COMPLAINTS OR JUST WANT TO EXPRESS AN OPINION, PLEASE BE IN TOUCH AT ESAXTON144@AOL.COM OR TELEPHONE Ernie Saxton at 215.752.7797.
WHAT DO YOU THINK OF THE NEW FOURTH TURN GUARDRAIL???

THANKS FOR BEING A FAN OF NASCAR STOCK CAR RACING AT GRANDVIEW SPEEDWAY.

GRANDVIEW SPEEDWAY TELEVISION EXPOSURE GROWING WITH RCN NETWORK

BECHTELSVILLE, PA May 11, 2005 . . . . For five years RCN, the cable network located in the Lehigh Valley, PA area, has been carrying tape delayed coverage of stock car racing events at NASCAR sanctioned Grandview Speedway. Coverage reached more than 100,000 RCN4 customers in the Lehigh Valley region.
Recently Pottstown Community TV added the RCN cable coverage of Grandview Speedway racing to their broadcast schedule.
On Friday, May 13th, the tape delayed coverage of stock car racing at the Berks County clay oval will expand being made available to RCN subscribers in a number of other Pennsylvania areas including Upper Darby Township, Lansdowne, Darby, Sharon Hill, Folcroft, Tinicum, Ridley Park, Prospect Park, Norwood, Eddystone, Glenolden, Ridley, Collingdale, Yeadon, Clifton Heights, Milborne, Media, Conshohocken and East Lansdowne.
“This is exciting news for all of us involved at Grandview Speedway. It gives our sport additional exposure to more fans of the sport and gives us the opportunity to create some new fans for stock car racing at Grandview,” said track promoter Bruce Rogers. “It is also great for our racers who are seeking sponsorship support for their race teams. They can show businesses the additional TV exposure as another benefit of marketing through motorsports and sponsoring a race team at Grandview.”
At present the May 7th Harry’s U-Pull-It Auto Parts sponsored night of NASCAR Modified and Late Model stock car racing is being shown on the RCN outlets.
Viewers will have to check with local TV listings to find out exactly when the taped delayed broadcast is being offered.
The next event to be shown on the RCN network on a tape delayed basis will be the June 11th NASCAR Modified, 600 Modifieds, and United Racing Club sprint car tripleheader.
For additional information telephone 1-800-RINGRCN.
Businesses looking to benefit from the great television and live audience exposure to thousands of auto racing fans at the popular racetrack can obtain a brochure outlining all marketing opportunities by contacting Ernie Saxton Communications, Inc. (Langhorne, PA) at 215.752.7797 or email Esaxton144@aol.com. There are marketing packages available for every budget.
Grandview Speedway, a one-third-mile, banked clay oval, is a NASCAR sanctioned facility offering stock car racing every Saturday night from April through September. The track is located on Passmore Road, just off Route 100, 10 miles north of Pottstown, in Bechtelsville, PA. For information telephone 610.754.9167 or check in at their website, www.grandviewspeedway.com. Fans are invited to sign up for the FAN NEWS sent via email on a regular basis keeping fans informed what is going on at the speedway.

COMING EVENTS: Saturday, May 14, 7:30 p.m. Checkered Flag Fan Club Night featuring NASCAR Modifieds and Late Model stock cars. At least 13 events of racing.
Saturday, May 21, 7:30 p.m. Auto Locator Magazine Night featuring NASCAR Modifieds and Late Model stock cars. Bonus Bucks from Auto Locator in both divisions.
Tuesday, May 24, 7:30 p.m. World of Outlaws Sprint Cars and American Racing Drivers Club midgets. Only appearance of the season for the Outlaw sprint cars.

KELLNERS, FATHER AND SON, GIVE MOM A BIG MOTHER’S DAY GIFT AS THEY EACH WIN A FEATURE AT GRANDVIEW SPEEDWAY

Bechtelsville, pa May 8, 2005 . . . It was father and son night at Grandview Speedway on Saturday night and that made Mom a very happy person. Jon Kellner Sr. wheeled the Hutt’s Glass/Reid Paving No. 85AM to victory in the 30-lap Harry’s U-Pull-It Auto Parts NASCAR Dodge Weekly Series modified feature. And the Saturday night 20-lap Late Model feature went to Mike Kellner in the family owned Hutt’s Glass/Power Washers No. 57 Late Model. For Donna Kellner, Mom to Mike and wife to Jon, it was a perfect Mother’s Day gift.
The father and son trips to victory lane in the same night , in two different divisions of competition, is a first in track history.
The 30-lap Modified feature, with 29 cars taking the green, had veteran Randy Bailey jumping in front of the pack. At the five lap mark Bailey, left with no place to go, rammed into Sean Merkel’s #118 as Merkel tried to get his slowing racer into the infield. Jon Kellner Sr., who calls Lansdale home, inherited the lead with Cliff Quinn right on his rear bumper.
At the midway point Kellner was holding off the challenges of Rick Schaffer and Jeff Strunk (who had come from 14th starting spot). A multi-car accident on the 19th lap eliminated Doug Manmiller from contention for the victory as he was running in the top five. Kellner continued to dominate the action with Jeff Strunk, the four time track champion and current point leader in second. Craig VonDohren had come from 29th to be in a challenging third place position. And that is the way the field crossed the finish line with Kellner picking up his first win of the season. Jeff Strunk (Bethel) was second followed by VonDohren (Oley), Rick Schaffer (Woxall) and Kevin Hartnett (Perkasie).
VonDohren earned the $100 Tom Oates Chevy Hard Charger Award for his charge from last to third.
Dean Stoudt, a four time track Late Model champion, dominated the early action in the 20-lap Late Model feature. A third turn accident brought on by over anxious racers on a restart after a caution brought out a red flag stopping the feature. On the restart Stoudt was back in front with his Scott Communications #77 and continued to be the man to beat as Rick Todorow held down second. With just a few laps left Mike Kellner, a high school student from Lansdale, brought the fans to their feet with an exciting pass that had him between the new fourth turn guard rail and leader Dean Stoudt. Kellner got the top spot and was able to stay out front for the final laps. Dean Stoudt (East Greenville) had one final chance to regain the lead on a restart after a caution with one lap to go but had to settle for second. Third spot went Rick Todorow (Quakertown) followed by Harry Neiman (Bear, Delaware) and Brian Shuey (Hamburg).
Qualifying heat races for the more than 50 Modifieds on hand were won by Randy Bailey (Kutztown), Cliff Quinn (Coopersburg), John Willman (Birdsboro), Doug Man miller (Wyomissing) and Terry Meitzler (Kutztown). Wins in the three consolation races were earned by Craig VonDohren (Oley), Tracy Readinger (Oley) and Keith Bright bill (Mohnton) while the Cheers Tavern Cash Dash was won by Doug Manmiller.
In Late Model qualifiers victories went to Dean Stoudt, Brian Shuey and Mike Kellner while the consolation was won by Lou Egrie (Willow Grove). Dean Stoudt won the Jim Brown Cash Dash.
Despite three red flag situations during the evening’s events racing was completed, 16 events of stock car racing, in little more than three hours.
Ladies were given carnations as they entered the speedway by Virtual Essense Hair Designs of Gilbertsville, PA in reconciliation of Mother’s Day.
Racing action returns to Grandview Speedway on Saturday, May 14th at 7:30 p.m. when Checkered Flag Fan Club Night will be presented featuring the NASCAR Dodge Weekly Series Modifieds and Late Model stock cars in at least 13 events of stock car racing.
NEW TO GRANDVIEW SPEEDWAY is the fourth turn infield guard rail. Similar guard rail will be installed in the second turn infield before mid-season.
NASCAR DAY SET FOR MAY 20. NASCAR Day is an annual celebration of NASCAR spirit. NASCAR Day 2005 will take place on Friday, May 20th. In exchange for a $5 donation to the 2005 NASCAR Day Designated Charities, NASCAR fans, corporations, schools and organizations across the country may wear their NASCAR apparel to work that day. In addition, participants will receive a collectible 2005 NASCAR Day lapel pin for their donation.
The NASCAR DAY pins are available at the Grandview Speedway NOVELTY STAND for a $5.00 donation.
The charities involved include Speedway Children’s Charities, Victory Junction Gang (the Petty family racing-themed cam for children with life-threatening or chronic illnesses) and Speediatrics (a NASCAR themed pediatric unit at Halifax, Florida Medical Center in Daytona Beach, FL.)
For more information check in at www.nascar.com.
Grandview Speedway, a one-third-mile, banked clay oval, is a NASCAR sanctioned facility offering stock car racing every Saturday night from April through September. The track is located on Passmore Road, just off Route 100, 10 miles north of Pottstown, in Bechtelsville, PA. For information telephone 610.754.9167 or check in at their website, www.grandviewspeedway.com. Fans are invited to sign up for the FAN NEWS sent via email on a regular basis keeping fans informed on what is going on at the speedway and every once in a while offers special fan promotions.

HARRY’S U-PULL-IT AUTO PARTS 30-LAP NASCAR MODIFIED FEATURE:1. Jon Kellner Sr. 2.Jeff Strunk 3. Craig VonDohren 4. Rick Schaffer 5.Kevin Hartnett 6.Ray Swinehart 7.Mike Gular 8. Tom Mayberry 9.Tracy Readinger 10. Donnie Erb 11. Ken Gilmore 12.Keith Brightbill 13.Doug Manmiller 14.Terry Meitzler 15.Ed Scott 16.Cliff Quinn 17.Sean Merkel 18.Shawn Reimert 19.Ryan Taylor 20.Sam Schaffer 21.Kerry Kratz 22.Bobby Gunther Walsh 23.John Tschudy 24. Ryan Watt 25.Tom Umbenhuaer 26. Bobby Trapper 27.Greg Humlhanz 28. John Willman 29. Randy Bailey.

HARRY’S U-PULL-IT AUTO PARTS 20-LAP NASCAR LATE MODEL FEATURE: 1.Mike Kellner 2. Dean Stoudt 3. Rick Todorow 4. Harry Neiman 5. Brian Shuey 6.Steve Sennott 7.Dave Conover 8. Terry Snyder 9. Dean Schaeffer 10.Bill Henning 11.Doug Walton 12. Kyle Pensinger 13.Greg Hoffmaster 14. Kelly Snyder 15.Sean Merkel 16.Mike Wharton 17.Ron Kline 18.Buddy Wharton 19. Doug Snyder 20.Chuck Keely 21.Lou Egrie 22.Dallas Breidenbach 23 John Giesler 24. Mark Malcolm.

UNOFFICIAL GRANDVIEW SPEEDWAY POINT STANDINGS INCLUDING MAY 7TH EVENTS
UNOFFICIAL POINT STANDINGS FOR NASCAR MODIFIEDS AS OF MAY 7, 2005
1. Jeff Strunk, Bethel, PA #88 902*
2. Craig VonDohren, Oley, PA #70D 872*
3. Keith Brightbill, Mohnton, PA #14 739
4. Sean Merkel, Gilbertsville, PA #118 670
5. Doug Manmiller, Wyomissing, PA #00 648
6 John Willman, Birdsboro, PA #74W 568
7. Tom Mayberry, Sellersville, PA #61 556
8. Kevin Hartnett, Perkasie, PA #81 531
9. Tracy Readinger, Oley, PA #2T 514
10. Jon Kellner, Lansdale, PA #85AM 482*
11. Mike Gular, Harleysville, PA #53 481
12. Ed Scott, New Tripoli, PA #002 466
13. Brian Kressley, Clausville, PA #19B 452
14. Terry Meitzler, Kutztown, PA #712 438
15. Tom Umbenhauer, Richland, PA #19U 436
16. Ray Swinehart, Bechtelsville, PA #33 426
17. Rick Schaffer, Woxall, PA #6Jr 403
18. Sean Reimert, Oley, PA #91 392
19. Mike Bailey, Kutztown, PA #1K 377
20. Jimmy Reppert, Hamburg, PA #7JR 356

UNOFFICIAL POINT STANDINGS FOR NASCAR LATE MODELS AS OF MAY 7, 2005
1. Steve Sennott, Gilbertsville, PA #61 824
2. Harry Neiman, Bower Beach, DE #34 811
3. Ron Kline, Salfordville, PA #3 755*
4. Brian Shuey, Hamburg, PA #5D 754
5. Kyle Pennsinger, Lyon Station, PA #7 744
6. Rick Todorow, Quakertown, PA #93 736
7. Dave Conover, Royersford, PA #327 714
8. Mike Kellner, Lansdale, PA #57 705*
9. Dean Stoudt, East Greenville, PA #77 646
10. Mike Wharton, Bear, DE #46 574
11. Dean Schaeffer, Douglassville, PA #39 516
12. Bill Henning, Lansdale, PA #80 504
13. John Giesler, Aston, PA #ZT1 502
14. Doug Walton, Pottstown, PA #02 497
15. Kelly Snyder, Green Lane, PA #102 460
16. Sean Merkel, Gilbertsville, PA #118 439
17. Doug Snyder, Reading, PA #69S 432
18. Buddy Wharton, Birdsboro, PA #7B 402
19. Junior Grebe, Gilbertsville, PA #73 372
20. Terry Snyder, Green Lane, PA #4S 357
Also feature winners: Randy Stoudt*
* = Feature Winner

COMING EVENTS: Saturday, May 7, 7:30 p.m. (note new starting time) NASCAR Dodge Weekly Series Modified and Late Model stock car racing sponsored by Harry‘s U-Pull-It Auto Parts. At least 13 events of stock car racing. Adult admission for regular shows is just $12.00, children 6 thru 11 pay $5,00 and kids under 6 are admitted FREE when accompanied by a paying adult. Parking is always FREE on the speedway grounds.
Saturday, May 14, 7:30 p.m. Checkered Flag Fan Club Night featuring NASCAR Dodge Weekly Series and Late Model stock cars.
Tuesday, May 24, 7:30 p.m. World of Outlaws sprint cars and American Racing Drivers Club midgets. For tickets telephone 215.860.5631.

RAIN AGAIN WASHES OUT SATURDAY NIGHT STOCK CAR RACING AT GRANDVIEW

BECHTELSVILLE, PA April 30,2005.… For the fourth time this season stock car racing action at Grandview Speedway was rained out on Saturday (April 30th).
“Every so many years we seem to run into a weather pattern that has rain falling on Saturday nights on what seems like a regular basis. We have now lost four of the seven events we have had scheduled and that includes the opening practice session. Now that the month of April is over, perhaps we can get to some dry weather,” said track operator Bruce Rogers. “Isn’t there something said about April rain brings May flowers. Howabout we change it to April rain will bring May racing.”
NASCAR sanctioned stock car racing returns to Grandview Speedway on Saturday night, May 7th with a new starting time of 7:30 p.m. That will be the regular Saturday night starting time right on up to the T.H.Properties Freedom 76 Classic in early September. At least 13 events of stock car racing make up the Harry’s U-Pull-It Auto Parts Night with a 30-lap feature for the NASCAR Modifieds (29 cars starting) and a 20-lap feature the Late Models (26 cars starting). Harry’s has lots located in Hazleton, Allentown and nearby Pennsburg, PA and has been a long time supporter of stock car racing at Grandview Speedway.
The May 7th night of racing will be televised taped delayed on Lehigh Valley’s RCN4 Cable Network at 7 p.m. on May 13th, 8 p.m. on May 17th and 7 p.m. on May 20th. The taped delayed coverage is also available on cable outlets in the Pottstown and Trooper, PA areas.
Four time track modified stock car racing champion Jeff Strunk (Bethel) continues to lead the NASCAR Modified point standings after just two events with 604 counters while five time champion Craig VonDohren (Oley) is second with 587. Each have a feature win. Off to the best start of his career is John Willman (Birdsboro) with 528 points. And in the NASCAR Late Model division Ron Kline (Green Lane) is looking for his first track title. He has a first and a second place finish to his credit in early season action and has 607 points while young Steve Sennott (Gilbertsville) has 566 counters. Veteran racer Kyle Pensinger (Lyon Station) has 545 points.
Coming up on Saturday, May 14th, is Checkered Flag Fan Club Night with the NASCAR Dodge Weekly Series Modifieds in action along with the Late Models. Racing will get the green flag at 7:30 p.m.
Checkered Flag Fan Club, one of the nation’s oldest and largest auto racing fan clubs, will be presenting sportswear to the feature winners. Members of the organization will solicit memberships from the fans and racers during the night. The organization is well known for their outstanding support of the sport with their Injured Drivers Fund.
Auto Locator Magazine, offering great deals on new and used vehicles in the pages of their magazine on a weekly basis, will sponsor the Saturday, May 21st show. More than 125,000 copies of the magazine are circulated on a weekly basis throughout the mid-Atlantic states. The magazine offers a weekly column on motorsports, covering all the latest happenings in local short track racing (results and coming events), penned by veteran motorsports journalist Ernie Saxton. Auto Locator will offer more than $750 in bonuses for racers at Grandview Speedway on their night.
Tuesday night, May 24th, a huge crowd is expected to be at the Berks County clay oval as the nationally famous DIRT Motorsports World of Outlaw sprint cars perform. Many of the top names in Central Pennsy sprint car racing will be on hand to challenge the Outlaw stars. In addition the American Racing Drivers Club midgets will be in action making for an exciting open cockpit doubleheader. Advance tickets are on sale at the speedway on Saturday nights and by telephone at 215.860.5631.
The month of May closes out on Saturday, May 28th with a doubleheader show of NASCAR Modifieds and Late Models sponsored by 3M.
Fans are reminded that season passes, which can include a reserved seat of their choice, are still available by contacting the speedway office at 610.754.7688.
Again this season fans have the opportunity, twice every Saturday night, to win a ride in the two seat Modified stock car. Winners even get the chance to select their favorite driver to drive the two seat modified and give them the opportunity for what many consider the “thrill of a lifetime.” “In all fairness to the drivers that are asked to drive the two seater, sometimes it is just not possible for them to break away to do that,” said track public relations director Ernie Saxton. “But we do try to please the winners as often as possible. Just winning the ride is quite an exciting happening for the fans.” Winners are decided by the luck of the draw from the night’s ticket stubs.
NASCAR sanctioned Grandview Speedway is located on Passmore Road, just off Route 100, in Bechtelsville, PA, 10 miles north of Pottstown. For information on race events telephone 610.754.7688 or check in at www.grandviewspeedway.com. Fans are invited to sign up for the Grandview Speedway FAN NEWS at the website.

MODIFIED CHAMPION WILL EARN CHAMPION’S TRIP AGAIN IN 2005
FANS CAN WIN THE OPPORTUNITY TO BE PART OF CHAMPION’S TRIP

BECHTELSVILLE, PA April 30, 2005 . . . Each year the NASCAR Modified stock car racing champion at Grandview Speedway earns the Champion’s Trip as part of his rewards for winning the title. For more than a dozen years track owners Bruce and Theresa Rogers have rewarded the Modified champion with a trip for two valued at more than $3,000. The trip is in addition to the champion sharing in two separate point funds, a custom made ring and other perks.

This year the champion and a guest will head off to Punta Cana (Dominican Republic) and stay at the luxurious Iberostar (All Junior Suite) Bavaro Beach Resort. The trip includs airfare from Philadelphia, 24 hour all inclusive (All meals, drinks, non motorized water sports, exchange privileges in all 3 Iberostar resorts) stay at the resort in a junior suite plus much more. There is a two hour Champion’s party during the trip along with the exclusive Champion’s trip shirt. Casino and Disco plus over ten restaurants among the three resorts plus room service and you will never have to eat in the same place twice.

This year the trip will kick off on November 28th and return to Philadelphia on December 5th.

“Each year we seem to find an even better place to go. And we have been to Hawaii, Puerto Rico, Aruba, and a long list of other wonderful places. The trips are fantastic fun not only for the champion and his guest but also for the many people who go along,” said Grandview Speedway public relations person Ernie Saxton. “My wife and I have been on every trip and have some wonderful memories. We have never had a dull time.”

Again this year fans will have the opportunity to win the trip and travel with the track champion. Chances will be sold for just $10.00 each and just 300 chances will be sold. As soon as all chances are sold there will be a drawing held at the track (no later than the Freedom 76). The winner will receive a trip for two to Punta Cana valued at more than $3,000.

Fans will be able to purchase the chances at the track starting on Saturday, May 14th and will also be able to get chances by sending a check to Ernie Saxton Communications, Inc. 1448 Hollywood Avenue, Langhorne, PA 19047 Last year’s winner took his Mom and they still talk about the great time they had for a week in Aruba. And you can be sure he will be buying a chance for this year’s trip.

The trip is also available for purchase. Space is limited. Call Marilyn Saxton at 215-752-2392 or email: msaxton188@aol.com for more details.

Ernie Saxton Communications, Inc. has announced that they will give a FREE chance to each NASCAR Late Model feature winner starting with the May 14th night of racing. And fans that purchase the track magazine, The Grandview Groove, will have an opportunity to win chances each week for the trip.

Grandview Speedway, a one-third-mile, banked clay oval, is a NASCAR sanctioned facility offering stock car racing every Saturday night from April through September. The track is located on Passmore Road, just off Route 100, 10 miles north of Pottstown, in Bechtelsville, PA. For information telephone 610.754.9167 or check in at their website, www.grandviewspeedway.com. Fans are invited to sign up for the FAN NEWS sent via email on a regular basis keeping fans informed what is going on at the speedway.

COMING EVENTS: Saturday, April 30th, 7 p.m. NASCAR Dodge Weekly Series Modified and Late Model stock car racing. At least 13 events of stock car racing. Adult admission for regular shows is just $12.00, children 6 thru 11 pay $5,00 and kids under 6 are admitted FREE when accompanied by a paying adult. Parking is always FREE on the speedway grounds.
Saturday, May 7, 7:30 p.m. (Change of starting time) Harry’s U-Pull-It Auto Parts NASCAR Dodge Weekly Series and Late Model stock cars.

GRANDVIEW SPEEDWAY BATTING (RACING) 500% AGAINST MA NATURE THIS SEASON
RAIN WASHES OUT SATURDAY PROGRAM OF STOCK CAR RACING

BECHTELSVILLE, PA April 23,2005.… For the third time this season stock car racing action at Grandview Speedway was rained out on Saturday (April 23rd).
“We are batting (racing) just 500% so far this season. We have scheduled six events, including the practice sessions, and have lost three of them due to weather. In baseball that would be a great batting average but for us that is not a good record. Hopefully we will get the rainouts out of the way early in the season and be able to get a large percentage of our events in this season,” said track operator Bruce Rogers.
NASCAR sanctioned stock car racing returns to Grandview Speedway on Saturday night, April 30th, 7 p.m. At least 13 events of stock car racing will be presented with a 30-lap feature for the NASCAR Modifieds (29 cars starting) and a 20-lap feature the Late Models (26 cars starting).
Four time track modified stock car racing champion Jeff Strunk (Bethel) leads the standings after just two events with 604 counters while five time champion Craig VonDohren (Oley) is second with 587. Each have a feature win. Off to the best start of his career is John Willman (Birdsboro) with 528 points. And in the Late Model division Ron Kline (Green Lane) is looking for his first track title. He current has a first and a second place finish and has 607 points while young Steve Sennott (Gilbertsville) has 566 counters. Veteran racer Kyle Pensinger (Lyon Station) has 545 points.
Coming up on Saturday, May 7th, is Harry’s U-Pull-It Auto Parts Night with the NASCAR Dodge Weekly Series Modifieds in action along with the Late Models. Racing will get the green flag at 7:30 p.m. Fans are reminded that this is a change in the starting time for Saturday night racing and that will be the starting time through the first Saturday in September when the point chase will come to an end.
The May 7th event will see the return of the RCN4 cable network as they cover the event and condense it down to a two hour taped delayed show scheduled for a later date.
Tape delayed coverage of the April 16th events at Grandview Speedway can still be seen on RCN4 (in the Lehigh Valley, PA area) Tuesday, April 26th at 8 p.m. and Friday, April 29th at 7 p.m.
Checkered Flag Fan Club, one of the nation’s oldest and largest auto racing fan clubs, will be on hand on Saturday, May 14th presenting sportswear to the feature winners. Members of the organization will soliciting memberships from the fans and racers during the night.
Auto Locator Magazine, offering great deals on new and used vehicles on a weekly basis, will sponsor the Saturday, May 21st show. More than 125,000 copies of the magazine are circulated on a weekly basis throughout the mid-Atlantic states. The magazine offers a weekly column on motorsports, covering all the latest happenings in local short track racing (results and coming events), penned by veteran motorsports journalist Ernie Saxton. Auto Locator will offer more than $750 in bonuses for racers at Grandview Speedway on their night.
Tuesday night, May 24th, a huge crowd is expected to be at the Berks County clay oval as the nationally famous DIRT Motorsports World of Outlaw sprint cars perform. Many of the top names in Central Pennsy sprint car racing will be on hand to challenge the Outlaw stars. In addition the American Racing Drivers Club midgets will be in action making for an exciting open cockpit doubleheader. Advance tickets are on sale at the speedway on Saturday nights and by telephone at 215.860.5631.
The month of May closes out on Saturday, May 28th with a doubleheader show of NASCAR Modifieds and Late Models sponsored by 3M.
Fans are reminded that season passes, which can include a reserved seat of their choice, are still available by contacting the speedway office at 610.754.7688.
NASCAR sanctioned Grandview Speedway is located on Passmore Road, just off Route 100, in Bechtelsville, PA, 10 miles north of Pottstown. For information on race events telephone 610.754.7688 or check in at www.grandviewspeedway.com. Fans are invited to sign up for the Grandview Speedway FAN NEWS at the website.

UNOFFICIAL GRANDVIEW SPEEDWAY NASCAR DODGE WEEKLY SERIES POINT STANDINGS (including April 16, 2005 events)

UNOFFICIAL POINT STANDINGS FOR NASCAR MODIFIEDS AS OF APRIL 16, 2005
1. Jeff Strunk, Bethel, PA #88 604*
2. Craig VonDohren, Oley, PA #70D 587*
3. John Willman, Birdsboro, PA #74W 528
4. Sean Merkel, Gilbertsville, PA #118 522
5. Doug Manmiller, Wyomissing, PA #00 458
6. Keith Brightbill, Mohnton, PA #14 444
7. Brian Kressley, #19B 441
8. Tom Umbenhauer, #19U 369
9. Mike Bailey, Kutztown, PA #1K 367
10. Ryan Watt, #14W 366
11. Jimmy Reppert, Hamburg, PA #7JR 346
12. Danny Erb, Boyertown, PA #44 324
13. Tom Mayberry, Sellersville, PA #61 319
14. Ed Scott, New Tripoli, PA 302
15. Tracy Readinger, Oley, PA #2T 289
16. Kevin Hartnett, Perkasie, PA #81 262
17. Terry Meitzler, Kutztown, PA #712 258
18. Donny Erb, Douglassville, PA #42 245
19. Greg Humlhanz, Chalfont, PA #02 241
20. Mike Gular, Harleysville, PA #53 238

UNOFFICIAL POINT STANDINGS FOR NASCAR LATE MODELS AS OF APRIL 16, 2005
1. Ron Kline, Salfordville, PA #3 607*
2. Steve Sennott, Gilbertsville, PA #61 566
3. Kyle Pennsinger, Lyon Station, PA #7 545
4. Harry Neiman, Bower Beach, DE #34 535
5. Brian Shuey, Hamburg, PA #5D 484
6. Dave Conover, Royersford, PA #327 469
7. Rick Todorow, Quakertown, PA #93 447
8. Mike Wharton #46 417
9. John Giesler, Aston, PA #ZT1 416
10. Mike Kellner, Lansdale, PA #57 395
11. Junior Grebe, Gilbertsville, PA #73 372
12. Dean Stoudt, East Greenville, PA #77 346
13. Randy Stoudt, Pottstown, PA #22 310*
14. Doug Snyder #69S 307
15. Dean Schaeffer, #39 294
16. Doug Walton, Pottstown, PA #02 290
17. Bill Henning, Lansdale, PA #80 286
18. Kelly Snyder, Green Lane, PA #102 284
19. Chris Wojnar, Sellersville, PA #307 282
20. Buddy Wharton, Birdsboro, PA #7B 271
* = Feature Winner

COMING EVENTS: Saturday, April 23 and 30th, 7 p.m. NASCAR Dodge Weekly Series Modified and Late Model stock car racing. At least 13 events of stock car racing. Adult admission for regular shows is just $12.00, children 6 thru 11 pay $5,00 and kids under 6 are admitted FREE when accompanied by a paying adult. Parking is always FREE on the speedway grounds.
Saturday, May 7, 7:30 p.m. (Change of starting time) Harry’s U-Pull-It Auto Parts Night featuring NASCAR Dodge Weekly Series Modifieds and Late Model stock cars.

FIVE TIME MOD CHAMPION VONDOHREN WINS NASCAR MODIFIED FEATURE AT GRANDVIEW WHILE RANDY STOUDT GETS THE LATE MODEL WIN

BECHTELSVILLE, PA April 16,2005.…. Five time NASCAR Dodge Weekly Series Modified champion Craig VonDohren, Oley, PA,  drove the WWW.LittleGambler.Com sponsored Bill Devine owned No.70D to victory in the 30-lap NASCAR Modified stock car feature race at Grandview Speedway on Saturday night. The win was the first of the season and his 214 career modified victory. Randy Stoudt,Pottstown, PA, wheeled the No.22 Late Model to an easy win, finishing a straightaway in front of second place Ron Kline, in the 20-lap NASCAR Late Model stock car feature race.
 VonDohren started in sixth spot and started his charge to the front early as Ryan Watt set the early pace in the Modified feature race. Watt, fielding a car this season with support from Chad Sinon Motorsports, was in front of the pack for 18 laps before he got into the pack of a slower mount causing him to slow his pace and give the lead to the hard charging VonDohren.
 Once in front VonDohren was able to hold off a strong late race challenge from current track champion Jeff Strunk who had brought the Chad Sinon Motorsports/BPG Racing No. 88 from 15th starting spot. At the finish VonDohren was just about a car length in front of Strunk (Bethel) followed by Ryan Watt (Phoenixville), Tracy Readinger (Oley) and John Willman (Birdsboro).
 “The car is bad. We can’t get it to work in the corners. We have a lot of work still to do with the car but we will take the win,” said VonDohren in victory lane as he and his team celebrated the win. “I am just disappointed that car owner Bill Devine was not here tonight to see us win.”
 The win ties VonDohren with Rick Schaffer as the all time leading Modified feature winner at Grandview Speedway with 51 career victories.
 Jeff Strunk continues to be the point leader in the chase for his fifth track Modified title.
 In the 20-lap main event for Late Models sophomore racer Mike Kellner went to the front at the drop of the green with veteran Brian Shuey right on his rear. For five laps Kellner set the pace. A medical emergency brought out a red stopping the race and on the restart Brian Shuey took control of the race but only for two laps. Randy Stoudt, coming from 11th starting spot in the 24 car field, took the top spot and it was clear sailing for the balance of the feature race.
 Ron Kline (Salfordville), last week’s feature winner, charged from 18th to challenge at the finish but fell short. Third spot went to Brian Shuey (Hamburg) followed by Steve Sennott (Gilbertsville) and Kyle Pensinger (Lyon Station).
 Stoudt, a former track Late Model champion, is no longer a regular competitor at the Berks County oval and has been traveling to different tracks to gain experience in Late Model competition.
 Ron Kline continues to set the pace in the latest Late Model point standings seeking his first track championship.
 Qualifying heat races for the modifieds, setting the field for the feature, went to Tom Umberhauer, John Willman, Doug Manmiller, Tom Mayberry and John Tschudy. The consolation races were won by Ed Scott, Rick Schaffer and Donny Erb. The three lap Cheers Tavern Cash Dash went to Tom Umbenhauer.
 Brian Shuey, Junior Grebe and Randy Stoudt won the qualifying heats for Late Models while Doug Walton was tops in the consolation event. Randy Stoudt made a clean sweep of the night when he won the three lap Jim Brown Cash Dash.
 NASCAR sanctioned stock car racing returns to Grandview Speedway on Saturday night, April 23rd, 7 p.m. At least 13 events of stock car racing  will be presented with a 30-lap feature for the NASCAR Modifieds (29 cars starting) and a 20-lap feature the Late Models (26 cars starting). 
 NASCAR sanctioned Grandview Speedway  is located on Passmore Road, just off Route 100, in Bechtelsville, PA, 10 miles north of Pottstown. For information on race events telephone 610.754.7688 or check in at www.grandviewspeedway.com. Fans are invited to sign up for the Grandview Speedway FAN NEWS at the website.

NASCAR DODGE WEEKLY SERIES MODIFIEDS (30 LAPS):1.Craig VonDohren 2.Jeff Strunk 3.Ryan Watt 4.Tracy Readinger 5.John Willman 6.Tom Mayberry 7.Terry Meitzler 8.Tom Umbenhauer 9.Sean Merkel 10.Jimmy Reppert 11.Keith Brightbill 12.Brian Kressley 13.Doug Manmiller 14.Mike Bailey 15.John Tschudy 16.Ryan Taylor 17.Greg Humlhanz 18.Bobby Gunther Walsh 19.Ed Scott 20.Rick Schaffer 21.Cliff Quinn 22.Kevin Hartnett 23. Randy Bailey 24.Kenny Gilmore 25.Kerry Kratz 26.Jon Kellner Sr. 27.Shawn Reimert 28.Danny Erb 29. Donny Erb

NASCAR LATE MODEL FEATURE (20 LAPS):1.Randy Stoudt 2. Ron Kline 3. Brian Shuey 4. Steve Sennott 5.Kyle Pensinger 6. Rick Todorow 7.Dave Conover 8.Harry Neiman 9. Mike Kellner 10. Lou Egrie 11.Mike Wharton 12.Bill Henning 13. Dean Schaeffer 14. Doug Walton 15.John Giesler 16.Kelly Snyder 17.Chris Wojnar 18.Junior Grebe 19.Terry Snyder 20. Chuck Keely 21.Doug Snyder 22. Buddy Wharton 23.Mark Malcolm 24.Dean Stoudt

GRANDVIEW SPEEDWAY FAN NEWS FOR APRIL, 2005
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SCHEDULE OF EVENTS FOR APRIL AND MAY AT GRANDVIEW
This schedule is subject to change without notice. For information on events, weather, etc. Please call 610-754-7688. Local weather information is carried on WNPV 1440AM in Lansdale and WPAZ 1370AM Radio in Pottstown. All events are scheduled to start at 7:30 PM unless otherwise indicated.
TICKET PRICES: For regular Saturday night stock car racing events the price will be $12.00 for adults, $5.00 for youngsters 6 thru 11 and under 6 will be admitted FREE when accompanied by a paying adult. Always free parking on the grounds of the speedway.
SEASON PASSES are available for $275. This is a healthy savings over weekly ticket purchases. Call the track, 610.754.7688, for complete information. You can also get information on season passes, with a reserved seat included, from Tommy at the front gate on race nights. Season passes include all Saturday night events but do not include Thunder on the Hill events.
TO ORDER THUNDER ON THE HILL tickets please telephone Bob or Donna Miller at 215.860.5631.
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Saturday, April 16 Modifieds & Late Models Starting at 7 PM RCN4 TV Coverage
Saturday, April 23 Modifieds & Late Models Starting at 7 PM
Saturday, April 30 Modifieds & Late Models Starting at 7 PM
Saturday, May 7 Modifieds & Late Models 7:30 PM RCN4 TV Coverage
Harry’s U-Pull-It Auto Parts Night
Saturday, May 14 Modifieds & Late Models - Checkered Flag Fan Club Night
Saturday, May 21 Modifieds & Late Models
Auto Locator Magazine Night - Bonus Bucks for racers
Tuesday, May 24 THUNDER ON THE HILL World of Outlaws Vs the PA POSSE &
Wingless ARDC Midgets. Open Cockpit Doubleheader!
Saturday, May 28 Modifieds, Late Models & 600 Modifieds-3M NIGHT
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RCN4 BACK AGAIN TO TELEVISE (TAPE DELAYED) AT GRANDVIEW SPEEDWAY.
RCN4 (Lehigh Valley area) will return for a fifth consecutive season to broadcast the complete night of racing action from the Grandview Speedway this Saturday night. You'll get to see all the heat races and the two features, complete. Also, if time permits, the Cheers Tavern Cash Dash for Modifieds and the Jim Brown Cash Dash for Late Models will also be broadcast.
The night will make up a complete two-hour tape-delayed broadcast that you'll see on RCN4 Tuesday night, April 19 at 8 p.m. and replayed again on Tuesday, April 26 at 8 p.m. and Friday night, April 29 at 7 p.m.
Video highlights will be on the Grandview Speedway website every time a racing program is taped.
The show is available at other times in the Trooper and Pottstown, PA areas and there are possibilities that the programming will be available, in the near future, throughout the Berks County area all season. More details should be announced soon on that deal. In addition you can see it all throughout the local Allentown, Bethlehem and Easton areas in Pennsylvania.
There's great camera coverage of the action, replays, play-by-play by the announcers each lap of each event, point standings, tons of information, interviews in victory circle of both feature events, news and notes from around the racing circuits and so much more.
Announcers for the broadcasts include noted Area Auto Racing News writer Randy Kane, Strapped In magazine publisher Mike Feltenberger and National Speed Sport News columnist Gary London. Track announcer Ernie Saxton, now in his 36th year, handles the Victory Lane interviews.
If you get a chance, tune in this summer and enjoy the coverage for the Grandview Speedway on RCN4.
Additional events will be carried tape delayed on RCN4 including May 7, June 11, July 2nd and August 6th.
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JEFF STRUNK WINS 40-LAPPER FOR MODIFIEDS AT GRANDVIEW, RON KLINE PREDICTS WIN AND THEN DOES IT IN 20 LAP LATE MODEL FEATURE
BECHTELSVILLE, PA April 9, 2005 . . ….With less than a lap to go Danny Erb seemed heading for his first NASCAR Modified feature win on Saturday night at Grandview Speedway but there were challenges from Craig VonDohren and Jeff Strunk with Sean Merkel also in the mix. Kevin Hartnett was also a factor up to the closing laps when a fourth turn skirmish caused damage on his car and slowed his pace. When the checkered flag fell Jeff Strunk had won the Susquehanna Patriot Bank 40-lap NASCAR Dodge Weekly Series Modified feature while VonDohren and Erb limped across the finish line after being involved in a third turn skirmish, a result of Erb getting sideways and VonDohren being left with no place to go.
In the 20-lap main event for the NASCAR Late Model stock cars Ron Kline predicted that he would win the main event and then preceded to do just that. The Salfordville, PA racer led all the laps in riding to the victory.
Tommy Sheetz put his mount in front of the 29-car starting field at the drop of the green. By the second lap Donny Erb had his “Abilities in Motion” #42 leading the pack. On the eight circuit, after a caution, Donny was headed to the pits as the result of running over debris on the track and flattening two tires. Danny Erb was in front of the field on the restart and that is where he kept the Conestoga Valley Custom Kitchens #44 right on up to the final lap of the main event.
Danny was able to hold off challenges from a variety of challengers running the race of his life. The Boyertown racer was able to out power the field after restarts for a large number of cautions.
On the final lap Erb got wide in turn one giving challengers Strunk and VonDohren a chance to gain ground. Strunk took advantage of the situation when Erb got the car turned sideways in turn three, was hit by VonDohren when he had no place to go, allowing Strunk to go to the front and lead Sean Merkel to the finish line.
Strunk, who calls Bethel, PA home, brought the BPG Racing/Chad Sinon Motorsports #88 from 22nd starting spot to win while Sean Merkel (Gilbertsville, PA) brought his Pheasantland Roller Rink #118 from 25th to finish second. Merkel earned the Tom Oates Chevy Hard Charger Award for his efforts. Danny Erb (Boyertown) was able to finish third followed by Craig VonDohren (Oley) and Doug Man miller (Wyomissing).
The victory showed that Strunk and car owner Chad Sinon are very serious about their efforts to win a third straight track title and their first NASCAR Dodge Weekly Series Divisional title. The season is being touted as the “Farewell Tour” as Sinon has announced that he will be leaving the sport as a car owner at the end of the racing season.
In the 20-lapper for Late Models Ron Kline put his Zern’s Market #3 in front of the field at the drop of the green and lead all the laps to gain the victory in the season opener. Second spot went to Harry Neiman Jr. (Bower Beach, DE) who had his hands full holding off challenges from young Steve Sennott (Gilbertsville). Fourth spot was earned by Kyle Pensinger (Lyon Station) while four time champion Dean Stoudt (East Greenville) finished fifth.
Chris Shuey earned the Jim Brown Hard Luck cash award as he was involved in a first lap accident unable to complete a lap with the Harry’s U-Pull-It Auto Parts #21.
Qualifying heat races for the NASCAR Modifieds (more than 50 on hand) went to Tommy Sheetz, Donny Erb, Jon Kellner Jr., Danny Erb and Mike Bailey. Consolation races were won by Rich Wisdo, Jeff Strunk and Larry Solomon. The Cheers Tavern Cash Dash for Modifieds was won by Jon Kellner Jr.
In qualifying events for Late Models wins went to Sean Merkel (doing double duty with his first appearance in a Late Model and also running the NASCAR Modifieds), Ron Kline and Bill Henning. The 10-lap consolation race was won by Brian Shuey. Ron Kline made it a clean sweep by winning the Jim Brown Cash Dash.
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SYMPATHIES ARE EXTENDED TO THERESA ROGERS on the loss of her father, Herman Craig, on April 7th. Herman was a long time fixture here at Grandview Speedway and was in charge of the concession operations for many years.
He will be missed by all who got to know him over the years.
Expressions of sympathy can be sent to Theresa Rogers at 87 Wilt Road, Bechtelsville, PA 19505.
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Grandview Speedway THUNDER Series Opener. . . . .
THE OUTLAWS ARE COMING TO 'THE HILL" TUESDAY, MAY 24TH
LANGHORNE, PA . . . . The season opener of the NAPA Auto Parts Thunder On The Hill Racing Series at Grandview Speedway is slated for Tuesday night, May 24th, when the World Of Outlaws Sprint Cars make their only Eastern Pennsylvania appearance of the 2005 season. Thunder on the Hill, now in its sixteenth season of presenting special events at the 1/3rd mile high banked oval, will open 2005 with an open cockpit doubleheader. The Thunder opener will showcase the internationally known World Of Outlaws Sprint Cars, led by "King" Steve Kinser, Danny Lasoski, Donny Schatz, and the rest of the "Mean 15" team. Battling the Outlaws will be the Pennsylvania Posse made up of "Fast Freddy" Rahmer, Lance Dewease, and Greg Hodnett, along with the rest of the high quality Central PA sprint talent. The ARDC midgets are also on the evening program, competing WINGLESS in their portion of the show.
The Outlaws always find their toughest competition when they make their Eastern Tour, and this season will be no different. The likes of Rahmer, Hodnett, and Dewease, along with Billy Pauch, Lucas Wolfe and Brooke Weibley and the rest of the Central PA roster of drivers in the pits to defend their turf against the traveling invaders. With thirty-one career NAPA Thunder On The Hill victories between these four nationally known local drivers, the World Of Outlaws "Mean 15" will have no easy task in trying to take the $10,000 first place prize money away from the locals along with the glory of the Grandview Speedway Victory Lane celebration.
The "King of the Outlaws" Steve Kinser, leads the World Of Outlaws Sprint Cars in victories at Grandview, with three wins to his credit, but Lasoski, Schatz, Mark and Kraig Kinser, Craig Dollansky, Joe Saldana, Tim Shaffer, Tim Kaeding, Paul McMahon, Jason Meyers, Brian Paulus, Jason Sides, Daryn Pittman, and Brandon Wimmer will all be in attendance to make sure the PA Posse regulars don't get away with the win. All teams in competition will be shooting for the COMDIAL Fast Time Bonus, with Sean Michael's 11.533 seconds single lap track record, set back in May of 2002, the goal for the extra money bonus.
Tickets for this year's World of Outlaws & Wingless ARDC Midget doubleheader are now available. This event is always one of the largest attended shows of the season at Grandview Speedway and you are advised to purchase your tickets in advance. Advance ticket holders will once again have the privilege of early access to the main grandstand for available general admission seating, with the advance gate opening at 3:30 PM. General admission tickets will go on sale at 4:30 PM with race time set for 7:30 PM. Advance tickets may be purchased by sending a check or money order to: Thunder Series 2005 129 Mill Pond Place Langhorne, PA 19047. Please make your check or money order payable to Grandview Speedway and be sure to enclose a self-addressed and stamped envelop, your tickets will be mailed to you immediately. Ticket prices are $30 for adults, $10 Children 6-11 and under 6 will be admitted free.
Information on the World of Outlaws event on May 24th and all other NAPA Auto Parts THUNDER ON THE HILL RACING SERIES events, may be obtained by logging on to www.thunderonthehillracingseries.com. Be sure to navigate through the wealth of stats, photos, history and more. . . . . The Thunder on the Hill Racing Series is beginning its sixteenth season and remember, at Thunder on the Hill, it's all about YOU.
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HOT SOUVENIR ITEMS at Grandview
Just a reminder that Grandview Speedway has a large selection of souvenir items at their novelty stand. There are t-shirts, hats, and even pants available along with many other items.
Many of the racers have their souvenir items/sportswear available in Turn #1 during intermission or at the haulers in the pits after the races. Hot item right now is the Jeff Strunk #88 pajama type pants. Big sellers.
Don’t forget Don Marks has a large selection of racing photos from all events here at Grandview Speedway. And he also offers custom license plates and other items. Check out his stand next to the novelty stand.
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GRANDVIEW GROOVE TRACK MAGAZINE
The 44 page (including covers) track magazine continues to be one of the best offered at any of the local speedways. There is a ton of information including complete driver rosters with numbers, names, hometowns, sponsors, car type; loads of great photos, previous week winners are on the back cover, latest point standings are including, race result stories, columns by Tim Nordon along with stories on your favorite driver plus opportunities to vote for favorite driver, pick the top five in the BPG Racing/Chad Sinon Motorsports Pick 5 Contest and there are some money saving coupons/opportunities in the book.
And if you are worried about missing an issue we can set you up with a subscription that would have you receiving a copy every week, mailed to your home, right after the races are over. The cost is $49.95 including the postage. Never miss an issue. See Marilyn in the trailer at the main entrance or telephone 215.752.7797 and we can put it on a credit card. If you want to include the special end of the year Freedom 76 Yearbook that will be an addition $7.00.
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WOULD YOU LIKE TO BE A WRITER…
We are always looking for stories about the racers at Grandview Speedway. If you feel like writing a story on your favorite just follow the same format used by Tim Nordon and others when they write stories on drivers. Deliver the completed story to us in the announcers booth or to Marilyn at the trailer and we will get it published in the program book. Imagine having your story appear in the GRANDVIEW GROOVE. All stories are subject to editorial changes and corrections.
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GREAT NEW PACE VEHICLE AT GRANDVIEW
Jeff D’Ambrosio Dodge has provided the track with a brand new Dodge Ram 4x4 Truck as our pace vehicle for the season. It is an impressive look vehicle as it leads the field around for the start of events.
Check out the D’Ambrosio Dodge ad in the program book. And stop down and see their ace salesman Art Theroux for a great deal.
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TOM OATES CHEVY SPONSORING HARD CHARGER AWARD
Tom Oates Chevy will be posting a $100 hard charger award every other week for the Modified driver able to improve the most positions in the feature from official start to official finish position. Many may remember Tom as a talented late model racer here at Grandview Speedway. He now races sports cars and is making quite a name for himself.
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AMERICAN DENTAL SERVICES PROMOTION FOR FANS
Fans in the grandstands have a chance to win a $250 certificate each Saturday night from American Dental Services. Numbered FRISBEES are tossed into the audience each Saturday. If you catch a FRISBEE and it has the number of the starting position of the NASCAR Dodge Weekly Series Modified feature winner on it, you win. Just take it to the trailer at the main entrance to collect your prize. And check out the American Dental Service ad in the program book. They are the sponsor on Doug Man miller’s #00.
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ROSSI WELDING AND D&S ARCHERY are sponsoring a $1000 cash award to the NASCAR Modified driver able to win the most NASCAR qualifying heat races during the season. If there is a tie the cash goes to the driver involved in the tie that finishes highest in the standings. Rossi Welding and D&S Archery are both involved as car sponsors here at Grandview Speedway and long time supporters of the sport. We thank them for their continued support.
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WANT TO HAVE A PARTY AT GRANDVIEW the FIRST TURN PAVILION is available and we do offer GROUP RATES. Get all the information by telephoning Ernie Saxton at 215.752.7797 or telephone the track at 610.754.7688. It can be a great night out at Grandview Speedway and the prices are very reasonable.
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STOP AT THE TRAILER AND ASK FOR YOUR POST CARD SIZE schedule of racing events at Grandview Speedway. Our thanks to WNPV-AM Radio for providing the schedules and we remind you that you can hear Ernie Saxton with the Saturday night race results on WNPV-AM Radio, 1440AM on the dial, in Lansdale, PA every Monday morning.
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MARKETING THROUGH MOTORSPORTS AT GRANDVIEW SPEEDWAY can be a great way to bring customers through the door of your business. Give us a call for details on program book advertising, billboards (a great three years for the price of two years deal is available), sponsor an event, and more. Telephone Ernie Saxton Communications, Inc. at 215.752.7797 or 215.752.2392. Email us at Esaxton144@aol.com. We can give you all details and send you out an information packed brochure.
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GOT NEWS FOR OUR FAN NEWS…Give us a call at 215.752.7797 or email us at Esaxton144@aol.com.
The GRANDVIEW SPEEDWAY FAN NEWS is prepared and published by Ernie Saxton Communications, Inc.
ENJOY REALITY STOCK CAR RACING AT GRANDVIEW

COMING EVENTS: Saturday, April 16,23 and 30th, 7 p.m. NASCAR Dodge Weekly Series Modified and Late Model stock car racing. At least 13 events of stock car racing. Adult admission for regular shows is just $12.00, children 6 thru 11 pay $5,00 and kids under 6 are admitted FREE when accompanied by a paying adult. Parking is always FREE on the speedway grounds.

JEFF STRUNK WINS 40-LAPPER FOR MODIFIEDS AT GRANDVIEW, RON KLINE PREDICTS WIN AND THEN DOES IT IN 20 LAP LATE MODEL FEATURE

BECHTELSVILLE, PA April 9, 2005 . . ….With less than a lap to go Danny Erb seemed heading for his first NASCAR Modified feature win on Saturday night at Grandview Speedway but there were challenges from Craig VonDohren and Jeff Strunk with Sean Merkel also in the mix. Kevin Hartnett was also a factor up to the closing laps when a fourth turn skirmish caused damage on his car and slowed his pace. When the checkered flag fell Jeff Strunk had won the Susquehanna Patriot Bank 40-lap NASCAR Dodge Weekly Series Modified feature while VonDohren and Erb limped across the finish line after being involved in a third turn skirmish, a result of Erb getting sideways and VonDohren being left with no place to go.
In the 20-lap main event for the NASCAR Late Model stock cars Ron Kline predicted that he would win the main event and then preceded to do just that. The Salfordville, PA racer led all the laps in riding to the victory.
Tommy Sheetz put his mount in front of the 29-car starting field at the drop of the green. By the second lap Donny Erb had his “Abilities in Motion” #42 leading the pack. On the eight circuit, after a caution, Donny was headed to the pits as the result of running over debris on the track and flattening two tires. Danny Erb was in front of the field on the restart and that is where he kept the Conestoga Valley Custom Kitchens #44 right on up to the final lap of the main event.
Danny was able to hold off challenges from a variety of challengers running the race of his life. The Boyertown racer was able to out power the field after restarts for a large number of cautions.
On the final lap Erb got wide in turn one giving challengers Strunk and VonDohren a chance to gain ground. Strunk took advantage of the situation when Erb got the car turned sideways in turn three, was hit by VonDohren when he had no place to go, allowing Strunk to go to the front and lead Sean Merkel to the finish line.
Strunk, who calls Bethel, PA home, brought the BPG Racing/Chad Sinon Motorsports #88 from 22nd starting spot to win while Sean Merkel (Gilbertsville, PA) brought his Pheasantland Roller Rink #118 from 25th to finish second. Merkel earned the Tom Oates Chevy Hard Charger Award for his efforts. Danny Erb (Boyertown) was able to finish third followed by Craig VonDohren (Oley) and Doug Man miller (Wyomissing).
The victory showed that Strunk and car owner Chad Sinon are very serious about their efforts to win a third straight track title and their first NASCAR Dodge Weekly Series Divisional title. The season is being touted as the “Farewell Tour” as Sinon has announced that he will be leaving the sport as a car owner at the end of the racing season.
In the 20-lapper for Late Models Ron Kline put his Zern’s Market #3 in front of the field at the drop of the green and lead all the laps to gain the victory in the season opener. Second spot went to Harry Neiman Jr. (Bower Beach, DE) who had his hands full holding off challenges from young Steve Sennott (Gilbertsville). Fourth spot was earned by Kyle Pensinger (Lyon Station) while four time champion Dean Stoudt (East Greenville) finished fifth.
Chris Shuey earned the Jim Brown Hard Luck cash award as he was involved in a first lap accident unable to complete a lap with the Harry’s U-Pull-It Auto Parts #21.
Qualifying heat races for the NASCAR Modifieds (more than 50 on hand) went to Tommy Sheetz, Donny Erb, Jon Kellner Jr., Danny Erb and Mike Bailey. Consolation races were won by Rich Wisdo, Jeff Strunk and Larry Solomon. The Cheers Tavern Cash Dash for Modifieds was won by Jon Kellner Jr.
In qualifying events for Late Models wins went to Sean Merkel (doing double duty with his first appearance in a Late Model and also running the NASCAR Modifieds), Ron Kline and Bill Henning. The 10-lap consolation race was won by Brian Shuey. Ron Kline made it a clean sweep by winning the Jim Brown Cash Dash.
NASCAR sanctioned REALITY stock car racing returns to Grandview Speedway on Saturday, April 16th at 7 p.m. Gates open at 5 p.m. NASCAR Dodge Weekly Series Modified and Late Model stock car racing will be featured with at least 13 events of racing being offered. Adult admission is $12 while youngsters 6 through 11 are admitted for just $5. Under 6 are admitted FREE when accompanied by a paying adult. Free parking is available on the speedway grounds.
The Saturday night, April 16th show, will be taped for later broadcast on RCN4 cable television in the Lehigh Valley .
NASCAR sanctioned Grandview Speedway is located on Passmore Road, just off Route 100, in Bechtelsville, PA, 10 miles north of Pottstown. For information on race events telephone 610.754.7688 or check in at www.grandviewspeedway.com. Fans are invited to sign up for the Grandview Speedway FAN NEWS at the website.
SUSQUEHANNA PATRIOT BANK MODIFIED FEATURE (40 LAPS):1.Jeff Strunk 2.Sean Merkel 3.Danny Erb 4.Craig VonDohren 5.Doug Manmiller 6.John Willman 7.Brian Kressley 8.Keith Brightbill 9.Mike Gular 10.Donny Erb 11.Shawn Reimert 12.Rich Wisdo13.Mike Bailey 14.Ed Scott 15.Kevin Hartnett 16.Ray Swinehart 17.Bob Trapper 18.Jimmy Reppert 19.Tom Umbenhauer 20. Jon Kellner Sr. 21. Jon Kellner Jr. 22.Greg Humlhanz 23. Larry Solomon 24. Ryan Watt 25.Brad Missimer 26.Rick Schaffer 27.Tommy Sheetz 28.Bill Gensler 29.Barry Readinger.
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SUSQUEHANN PATRIOT BANK LATE MODEL FEATURE (20 LAPS):1.Ron Kline 2. Harry Neiman Jr. 3. Steve Sennott 4. Kyle Pensinger 5.Dean Stoudt 6. Sean Merkel 7.John Giesler 8.Junior Grebe 9.Dave Conover 10. Mike Wharton 11.Doug Snyder 12.Brian Shuey 13.Rick Todorow 14.Buddy Wharton 15.Mike Kellner 16.Mark Malcolm 17.Chris Wojnar 18.Kelly Snyder 19.Greg Hoffmaster 20.Doug Walton 21.Dean Schaeffer 22.Chuck Keely 23.Bill Henning 24.Chris Shuey.

UNOFFICIAL POINT STANDINGS FOR NASCAR MODIFIEDS AS OF APRIL 9, 2005
1. Jeff Strunk, Bethel, PA #88 305*
2. Sean Merkel, Gilbertsville, PA #118 294
3. Danny Erb, Boyertown, PA #44 290
4. Craig VonDohren, Oley, PA #70D 279
5. Doug Manmiller, Wyomissing, PA #00 268
6. John Willman, Birdsboro, PA #74W 258
7. Brian Kressley, #19B 249
8. Keith Brightbill, Mohnton, PA #14 237
9. Mike Gular, Harleysville, PA #53 228
10. Donny Erb, Douglassville, PA #42 220
11 Shawn Reimert, Oley, PA #91 208
12. Rich Wisdo #10 195
13. Mike Bailey, Kutztown, PA #1K 190
14. Ed Scott, New Tripoli, PA 177
15. Kevin Hartnett, Perkasie, PA 168
16. Ray Swinehart, Bechtelsville, PA 157
17. Bobby Trapper, Scranton, PA 149
18. Jimmy Reppert, Hamburg, PA 133
19. Tom Umbenhauer, #19U 129
20. Jon Kellner,Sr., Lansdale, PA 117

UNOFFICIAL POINT STANDINGS FOR NASCAR LATE MODELS AS OF APRIL 9, 2005
1. Ron Kline, Salfordville, PA #3 310
2. Harry Neiman, Bower Beach, DE #34 297
3. Steve Sennott, Gilbertsville, PA 289
4. Kyle Pennsinger, Lyon Station, PA 279
5. Dean Stoudt, East Greenville,PA #77/#4S 267
6. Sean Merkel, Gilbertsville, PA #118 294
7. John Giesler, Aston, PA #ZT1 248
8. Junior Grebe, Gilbertsville, PA #73 232
9. Dave Conover, Royersford, PA #327 225
10. Mike Wharton #46 217
11. Doug Snyder #69S 204
12. Brian Shuey, Hamburg, PA #5D 194
13. Rick Todorow, Quakertown, PA #93 188
14. Buddy Wharton, Birdsboro, PA #7B 176
15. Mike Kellner, Lansdale, PA #57 166
16. Mark Malcolm, Hatfield, PA #55 151
17. Chris Wojnar, Sellersville, PA #307 141
18. Kelly Snyder, Green Lane, PA #102 131
19. Greg Hoffmaster, Pottstown, PA #69 125
20. Doug Walton, Pottstown, PA #02 116
* = Feature Winner

COMING EVENTS: Saturday, April 9, 7 p.m. Susquehanna Patriot Bank Night featuring the NASCAR Modifieds and Late Models. A 40-lap feature for the Modifieds will top the program. Adult admission is $15, children 6 thru 11 admitted for $5, and under 6 are FREE when accompanied by a paying adult.
COMING EVENTS: Saturday, April 16,23 and 30th, 7 p.m. NASCAR Dodge Weekly Series Modified and Late Model stock car racing. At least 13 events of stock car racing. Adult admission for regular shows is just $12.00, children 6 thru 11 pay $5,00 and kids under 6 are admitted FREE when accompanied by a paying adult. Parking is always FREE on the speedway grounds.

NOAH’S ARK TYPE RAIN WASHES OUT OPENING DAY AT GRANDVIEW SPEEDWAY
SUSQUEHANNA PATRIOT BANK NIGHT RESCHEDULED FOR SAT. APRIL 9TH

BECHTELSVILLE, PA April 2, 2005 . . . Rain, the kind that forced Noah to build an Ark and load his animals two by two, forced Grandview Speedway promoter Bruce Rogers to “throw in the towel” early on Saturday morning, postponing the season opener.
Susquehanna Patriot Bank Night will take place on Saturday, April 9th, 7 p.m. with a 40-lap championship event for NASCAR Dodge Weekly Series stock cars again scheduled to top the program. In addition there will be a full series of qualifying events for the NASCAR Modifieds and Late Models along with a 20-lap feature for the Late Models.
“It was disappointing to have to postpone the opener. We had a huge turnout of race cars for our practice on Friday night. The racers were excited about getting the season started,” said Rogers. “We are anticipating an exciting season of racing and I think the practice night excitement will carry over for the new season opener on Saturday (April 9th.”
More than 75 race cars were at the Berks County clay oval on Friday night for a four practice session that gave the hundreds of spectators (admitted free for the night’s action) a chance to see the new racing equipment in action.
“Some of the veterans were getting around very quickly. Terry Meitzler, a former champion, in a new ride (Rychlik Trucking #712) looked very fast as did Doug Manmiller (American Dental Service #00) along with Jon Kellner Sr. (Hutt’s Glass #85am), Sean Merkel (Pheasantland Roller Rink #118),Cliff Quinn (Channel 69 News #69), Kerry Kratz (Spunktown Tavern #87), Mike Gular (THProperties #53) and defending track champion Jeff Strunk (BPG Racing/Chad Sinon Motorsports #88),”said track public realtions director, Ernie Saxton. “Judging from what we saw on Friday night and what we anticipate from those who were not here, this is going to be a very competitive season. Saturday’s season opener is going to be a very exciting night of racing and will give fans just a hint of what to expect all season here at Grandview Speedway.”
Late models were well represented by Ron Kline, Mike Kellner, four time champion Dean Stoudt, two time champion Lou Egrie, Bill Henning and a host of others.
NASCAR sanctioned stock car racing will continue on Saturday nights at 7 p.m. throughout the month of April and then switch to the regular 7:30 p.m. starting time.
NASCAR sanctioned Grandview Speedway is located on Passmore Road, just off Route 100, in Bechtelsville, PA, 10 miles north of Pottstown. For information on race events telephone 610.754.7688 or check in at www.grandviewspeedway.com. Fans are invited to sign up for the Grandview Speedway FAN NEWS at the website.EHANNA PATRIOT BANK NIGHT RESCHEDULED FOR SAT. APRIL 9TH
BECHTELSVILLE, PA April 2, 2005 . . . Rain, the kind that forced Noah to build an Ark and load his animals two by two, forced Grandview Speedway promoter Bruce Rogers to “throw in the towel” early on Saturday morning, postponing the season opener.
Susquehanna Patriot Bank Night will take place on Saturday, April 9th, 7 p.m. with a 40-lap championship event for NASCAR Dodge Weekly Series stock cars again scheduled to top the program. In addition there will be a full series of qualifying events for the NASCAR Modifieds and Late Models along with a 20-lap feature for the Late Models.
“It was disappointing to have to postpone the opener. We had a huge turnout of race cars for our practice on Friday night. The racers were excited about getting the season started,” said Rogers. “We are anticipating an exciting season of racing and I think the practice night excitement will carry over for the new season opener on Saturday (April 9th.”
More than 75 race cars were at the Berks County clay oval on Friday night for a four practice session that gave the hundreds of spectators (admitted free for the night’s action) a chance to see the new racing equipment in action.
“Some of the veterans were getting around very quickly. Terry Meitzler, a former champion, in a new ride (Rychlik Trucking #712) looked very fast as did Doug Manmiller (American Dental Service #00) along with Jon Kellner Sr. (Hutt’s Glass #85am), Sean Merkel (Pheasantland Roller Rink #118),Cliff Quinn (Channel 69 News #69), Kerry Kratz (Spunktown Tavern #87), Mike Gular (THProperties #53) and defending track champion Jeff Strunk (BPG Racing/Chad Sinon Motorsports #88),”said track public realtions director, Ernie Saxton. “Judging from what we saw on Friday night and what we anticipate from those who were not here, this is going to be a very competitive season. Saturday’s season opener is going to be a very exciting night of racing and will give fans just a hint of what to expect all season here at Grandview Speedway.”
Late models were well represented by Ron Kline, Mike Kellner, four time champion Dean Stoudt, two time champion Lou Egrie, Bill Henning and a host of others.
NASCAR sanctioned stock car racing will continue on Saturday nights at 7 p.m. throughout the month of April and then switch to the regular 7:30 p.m. starting time.
NASCAR sanctioned Grandview Speedway is located on Passmore Road, just off Route 100, in Bechtelsville, PA, 10 miles north of Pottstown. For information on race events telephone 610.754.7688 or check in at www.grandviewspeedway.com. Fans are invited to sign up for the Grandview Speedway FAN NEWS at the website.

COMING EVENTS: Saturday, April 9,16,23 and 30th, 7 p.m. NASCAR Dodge Weekly Series Modified and Late Model stock car racing. At least 13 events of stock car racing. Adult admission for regular shows is just $12.00, children 6 thru 11 pay $5,00 and kids under 6 are admitted FREE when accompanied by a paying adult. Parking is always FREE on the speedway grounds.

SEAN MERKEL READY TO WIN AT GRANDVIEW SPEEDWAY DURING 2005 SEASON

BECHTELSVILLE, PA March 31, 2005 . . . Young Sean Merkel could be the next Jeff Gordon or Tony Stewart. Just as those two NASCAR Nextel Cup champions had done Merkel kicked off his career in quarter midget racing at the tender age of seven and except for a couple early teenager years he has been growing his auto racing career.
At just 19 Merkel has already won NASCAR Dodge Weekly Series Modified stock car feature races at the very competitive Grandview Speedway and at Big Diamond Raceway. He is hoping to visit victory lane at Grandview often this season.
“I don’t like to make predictions because often times things just don’t work out the way you plan them to,” said the Gilbertsville, PA youngster. “I am not predicting that we are going to win a lot of races or win a championship. I do think we can win and we can make the championship race interesting.”
Merkel feels that Grandview Speedway is a very difficult track. There is tough competition there. He has been going to the Berks County clay oval since he was five years old and his Mom took him to the races to watch. Since he turned seven and started racing quarter midgets he has wanted to race at Grandview Speedway.
“I was happy to be able to race here and race against such great modified racers as Jeff Strunk, Craig VonDohren, Kerry Kratz, Jon Kellner and so many others. But it was a dream come true when I was able to win a Modified feature and beat many of them. To have it happen so early in my career was unbelievable,” said the young racer. “And to win at Grandview and then follow it up with another win at Big Diamond that was just amazing.”
This season Merkel plans to make Grandview Speedway his home track on Saturday nights. In fact he is even looking into purchasing a late model stock car and running in some of the Saturday night late model events. Merkel’s goal is to go as far as he can in dirt track racing whether it be in a modified or a late model stock car.
Sponsorship support for the Merkel NASCAR Dodge Weekly Series Modified team comes from Pheasantland Roller Rink, Jr & Janice Schell, Barry Whitman, Agliano Bros. Trucking and Gouldey’s Butcher Shop & Farm (Pipersville, PA).
Saturday night(April 9) Merkel will go up against some of the top dirt track racing talents in the area as he chases a feature win at Grandview Speedway in the NASCAR Dodge Weekly Series Modified division of stock car racing competition.
At least 13 events of stock car racing make up the Saturday night show at the Bechtelsville clay oval. Topping the program is a 30 lap feature that starts 29 cars for the Modifieds and a 20-lap feature for the late models with 26 cars going to the starting line.
The first of five events to be carried, tape delayed, on RCN4 cable television, is set for Saturday, April 16th.
Stock car racing continues each Saturday night throughout the 2005 season continuing through September. Several special midweek Thunder on the Hill events are also planned. A complete schedule of events can be had by visiting www.grandviewspeedway.com and during the visit fans are invited to sign up for the FAN NEWS.
Fans are also invited to send a self addressed stamped #10 business envelope to Ernie Saxton Communications, Inc. at 1448 Hollywood Avenue, Langhorne, PA 19047 to receive a post card size schedule of all events at Grandview Speedway.
The one-third-mile, banked clay oval is located on Passmore Road, just off Route 100 in Bechtelsville, PA, ten miles north of Pottstown. For race information telephone 610.754.7688.

COMING EVENTS: Free-to-the-public practice session, Friday, April 1, 6 to 10 p.m. Open to all divisions of competition.
Saturday, April 2, 7 p.m. Susquehanna Patriot Bank Opening Night, start of 43rd season of stock car racing, featuring NASCAR Modifieds and Late Models. A 40-lap feature for the Modifieds tops the program. Adult admission is $15, youngsters 6 thru 11 pay $5.00 and under 6 accompanied by paying adult admitted for FREE.
Saturday, April 9,16,23,30, 7 p.m. NASCAR Modifieds and Late Models. At least 13 events of stock car racing. Adult admission for all regular shows is $12. Youngsters 6 thru 11 pay just $5.00 and children under 6 are admitted FREE when accompanied by a paying adult. FREE PARKING on the grounds of the speedway.

FREE TO PUBLIC PRACTICE RESET FOR FRIDAY, APRIL 1ST
43RD SEASON OF STOCK CAR RACING OPENS ON SATURDAY, APRIL 2ND

BECHTELSVILLE, PA March 25, 2005 . . . A free-to-the-public practice session is scheduled at Grandview Speedway on Friday, April 1st (that is no April Fool’s joke) starting at 6 p.m. And just about 24 hours later the 43rd season of stock car racing will get the green flag at the Berks County oval.
Rain and cold conditions wiped out the scheduled practice on Saturday, March 26th forcing promoter to reschedule the important “test and tune” session. “We have some new racers, a lot of new race cars, new clay on the track and other changes that make it very important that we give the racers a chance to practice,” said promoter Bruce Rogers. “We think the practice will be a big help in making sure opening night goes off smoothly.”
Opening night, Susquehanna Patriot Bank Night, is set for Saturday, April 2nd at 7 p.m. At least 13 events of stock car racing will be presented as the 43rd season of stock car racing gets underway. A 40-lap feature for NASCAR Modifieds, part of the NASCAR Dodge Weekly Series, will be presented with 29 racers taking part. And a 20-lap feature, with 26 starters, will top the Late Model program.
New this year will be the Jeff D’Ambrosio Dodge pace vehicle, a Dodge Ram 2500 SLT Quad Cab 4x4 truck, that will be leading the field for all events.
Four time track champion Jeff Strunk will be trying for his fifth title and his fourth in a row as driver of the Chad Sinon owned BPG Racing Teo Modified. Reports are that this will be the final year for Strunk and Sinon as a team and they have tabbed this as their FAREWELL TOUR.
Trying to keep Strunk from winning the title will be such standouts as multi time track champion Craig VonDohren; former champions Ray Swinehart, Tom Mayberry and Terry Meitzler, along with Jon Kellner Sr., Doug Manmiller, Sean Merkel, Shawn Reimert, Mike Gular and a host of others.
Chuck Schutz, a two time Late Model champion and the defending titleholder, will not be back to defend his championship. He is expected to run a few events on the one-third-mile, banked clay oval but will spend most of his season traveling.
With Schutz out of the picture there are several other top talents ready to step up to the championship including two time champion Lou Egrie, multi time champion Dean Stoudt, talented brothers Brian and Chris Shuey, Jon Kellner, Jr., Ron Kline, Junior Grebe and others.
Again this season D&S Archery (Barto, PA) and Rossi Welding (Reading, PA) will post a $1000 cash bonus to the driver able to win the most NASCAR Modified qualifying events during the season.
Grandview Speedway will continue to present Saturday night shows of NASCAR Modifieds and Late Models starting at 7 p.m. throughout the month of April. In May the starting time will switch to the standard 7:30 p.m. starting time.
Grandview Speedway is located on Passmore Road, just off Route 100, in Bechtelsville, PA, 10 miles north of Pottstown. For race information check in at www.grandviewspeedway.com (sign up for the email FAN NEWS) or telephone 610.754.7688.

COMING EVENTS: FREE-TO-THE-PUBLIC PRACTICE, Saturday, March 26th, 12 noon until ??? All divisions of racing are invited to participate. Free parking is available and concessions will be open for fan convenience.
A great chance to see all the new racing equipment before it becomes battle scarred.
Saturday, April 2, 7 p.m. Susquehanna Patriot Bank Season Opener featuring NASCAR Dodge Weekly Racing Series Modifieds and Late Models. A 40-lap feature for the Modifieds will top the program
Saturday, April 9-16-23-30th….NASCAR Modifieds and Late Models…30 lap feature race for Modifieds and 20-lap feature race for Late Models….7 p.m.

GRANDVIEW SPEEDWAY HAS NOT BEEN SOLD, SEASON SET TO OPEN ON MARCH 26TH

BECHTELSVILLE, PA March 20, 2005 . . . “Grandview Speedway has not been sold. There are no offers of sale pending. We are not in negotiations to sell. There is no housing development planned for the speedway property this year, next year or any other year that we are aware of. And there are no plans to sell,” said track owner Bruce Rogers when told of the numerous rumors circulating about the future of the popular one-third-mile, banked clay speedway. “This Saturday (March 26th) we will kick off our 43rd consecutive season of stock car racing. And we plan to be around for many more.”
The annual Free-To-The-Public practice session kicks off the 2005 auto racing season at the Berks County oval on Saturday, March 26th with race cars taking to the track at about 12 noon. The FREE day at the speedway offers fans an opportunity to see what their favorite racers will be racing this season. And it is a great way for people who have heard about short track auto racing and have never been out to the track to get out and enjoy a day in the sun and get an idea of what short track auto racing is all about. And it all happens for FREE.
The afternoon of practice is open to all divisions of dirt track auto racing competition.
Susquehanna Patriot Bank Night, Saturday, April 2nd, will officially kick off the NASCAR Dodge Weekly Series chase for the championship. Featured will be the NASCAR Modifieds and Late Models. The Modified feature, 40 laps, will have 29 racers going after the victory. And in the Late Models 26 cars will go for the victory. Of course there will be a full slate of qualifying events leading up to the features. Modifieds and Late Models will be the attraction each Saturday night during April with racing starting at 7 p.m.
“One of our goals this year is to run a tight program. We are going to be tough on racers that bring out intentional cautions. We are going to be looking to keeping our race shows within a three hour time schedule and will be looking for all the racers to work with us to make this happen,” said Rogers. “We need to attract new fans and we feel the faster show will help. Of course there will be other changes made to make our Saturday night racing more attractive to fans.”
Just recently announced was the new SEASON PASS program. Fans can purchase a season pass good for all Saturday night stock car racing events (Thunder on the Hill promotions are not included) for just $275. And as a Season Pass owner they can make arrangements with the track to pick out a reserved seat anywhere in the grandstands. Full details are available at 610.754.7688.
Four time track champion Jeff Strunk will be back to defend his 2004 NASCAR Dodge Weekly Series Modified track title while the Late Model championship is wide open as two time and defending Late Model champion Chuck Schutz has decided not to return to defend his title.
Grandview Speedway, a one-third-mile, banked clay track, one of Berks County’s most popular sports attractions, is located on Passmore Road, just off Route 100, in Bechtelsville, PA just 10 miles north of Pottstown. Race information is available at 610.754.7688.
Fans are invited to check out www.grandviewspeedway.com for all the latest track news, schedule of events and to sign up for the track email FAN NEWS.
Businesses interested in marketing through motorsports at NASCAR sanctioned Grandview Speedway are invited to contact Ernie Saxton Communications, Inc. at 215.752.7797.

GRANDVIEW SPEEDWAY SEASON PASSES/RESERVED SEATS
BIG NEWS FOR GRANDVIEW SPEEDWAY SEASON TICKET HOLDERS……….AND FOR THOSE WHO WOULD LIKE TO BE A SEASON TICKET HOLDER

Season ticket holders are invited to the track this Sunday, March 20th, to pick out the seat they want reserved for them as a season ticket holder. Call 610.754.7688 to make arrangements.
This is something new at Grandview Speedway. It will be the first time reserved seats have been made available for season ticket holders. And you can pick where you want your seat to be.
AND IF YOU HAVE BEEN THINKING ABOUT BEING A SEASON TICKET HOLDER this is a great time to do it. For just $275 you have the same seat for every event.
Once you have purchased your season pass you will be able to come to the speedway to pick out your reserved seat.
For details and to make your arrangements to get a season pass and to pick your seat telephone 610.754.7688.
Practice day is March 26th at noon. And the season officially kicks off with Susquehanna Patriot Bank Night on April 2nd, 7 p.m. featuring NASCAR Modifieds and Late Models. A 40-lap feature tops the program for Modifieds.
Ernie Saxton
GRANDVIEW SPEEDWAY
Esaxton144@aol.com
215.752.7797

COMING EVENTS: Saturday, March 26, 12 noon FREE-TO-THE-PUBLIC Practice open to all divisions of competition including NASCAR Modifieds, Late Models, sprints, midgets and more. Free admission to fans entering the grandstand area.
Saturday, April 2, 7 p.m. Susquehanna Patriot Bank 2005 Season Opener featuring the NASCAR Modifieds (40 lap feature race) and Late Models (20 lap feature race) in a full series of qualifying events topped by the feature races.

FORMER CHAMPION TOM MAYBERRY READY FOR A STRONG SEASON AT GRANDVIEW

BECHTELSVILLE, PA March 15, 2005 . . . Veteran stock car racer Tom Mayberry is looking for a great season of stock car racing at Grandview Speedway. The 47-year-old racer, a former champion at the Berks County oval, has a new car owner, new racing equipment and a new excitement for the sport.
“After a season off I am really looking forward to getting back in action. Lou Cozze has a new Bicknell modified stock car for me to drive and new power for the car. The Giel’s Automotive sponsored team had a test run at the end of last year (at Delaware International Raceway) and that worked well as we won a qualifying event,” said Mayberry. “I think we can be a contender at Grandview Speedway this season.”
Mayberry, manager of the auto body department at A&T Chevy-Subaru in Sellersville, PA, won the NASCAR modified title at Grandview Speedway in 1991 and has been a big feature winner (34 career wins) in the past.
“I think it is going to be a very competitive season. There is a lot of great talent at Grandview Speedway. Jeff Strunk will be tough to beat but I also think that Jon Kellner Sr. (he had a strong season in 2004) will be strong. Craig VonDohren (a five time champion) will be tough. And there are some good young drivers coming up including Mike Gular and Sean Merkel,” commented Mayberry.
Racers will get a chance to “test and tune” their new racing equipment as part of the Free-to-the-Public practice session on Saturday, March 26th. All divisions of racing competition (NASCAR Modifieds, Late Models, Sprints, Midgets and more) are invited to be part of the practice session which will get started around 12 noon. Mayberry and his new Giel’s Automotive team plan to be there as will dozens of other race teams.
The season official gets the green on Saturday, April 2nd at 7 p.m. when Susuquehanna Patriot Bank sponsors the 43rd annual season opener featuring the NASCAR Modifieds and Late Models. A 40-lap feature starting 29 cars will top the Modified portion of the program will 26 cars will start in the 20-lap Late Model feature race. A full series of qualifying events will be presented leading up to the features.
Fans can check in at www.grandviewspeedway.com to find out what is on the 2005 schedule and sign up to be on the FAN NEWS mailing list. For information on race events at Grandview Speedway telephone 610.754.7688.
The one-third-mile, banked clay speedway is located on Passmore Road, just off Route 100, in Bechtelsville, PA, 10 miles north of Pottstown.

COMING EVENTS: Saturday, March 26, 12 noon FREE-TO-THE-PUBLIC Practice open to all divisions of competition including NASCAR Modifieds, Late Models, sprints, midgets and more. Free admission to fans entering the grandstand area.
Saturday, April 2, 7 p.m. Susquehanna Patriot Bank 2005 Season Opener featuring the NASCAR Modifieds (40 lap feature race) and Late Models (20 lap feature race) in a full series of qualifying events topped by the feature races.

FREE-TO-THE-PUBLIC PRACTICE OPENS SEASON AT GRANDVIEW SPEEDWAY
600 MODIFIEDS ADDED TO THE SCHEDULE

BECHTELSVILLE, PA March 13, 2005 . . . Fans of the sport or those who just want to get an idea of what local short track auto racing is all about can enjoy an afternoon of “testing and tuning” sessions at Grandview Speedway (Bechtelsville,PA) FREE on Saturday, March 26th. On track activity will start at about 12 noon.
The free-to-the-public practice session for racers has become a tradition at the Berks County racing oval. Fans in the grandstands will have the opportunity to see their favorite racers “testing and tuning” the equipment they will be racing during the 2005 season. It is a chance for fans to see the race cars before they become battle scarred from high speed competition on the one-third-mile, banked clay oval.
Dozens of race teams are expected to be part of the practice day. Most of the teams will be NASCAR Modified and Late Model stock car racing teams that will be performing on the NASCAR sanctioned Grandview Speedway every Saturday night throughout the season. In addition fans will probably be treated to test sessions by sprint and midget racers and other types of race equipment.
“This is always a popular happening at Grandview Speedway. It is the kick off of the season. Fans are anxious to see what their favorite racer will be running. And people who just want to see what this sport is all about get to come out FREE and, hopefully, get to enjoy an afternoon in the sun and watch the excitement on the track,” said promoter Bruce Rogers. “We are looking forward to an exciting 43rd season of competition.”
The 2005 NASCAR Dodge Weekly Series schedule of events gets the green flag on Saturday, April 2nd when Susquehanna Patriot Bank sponsors the Opening Night activities that will include a full card of qualifying events leading up to a 40-lap feature for the NASCAR Modifieds (starting 29 cars) and a 20-lap feature for the NASCAR Late Models (starting 26 cars).
The NASCAR Modifieds and Late Models will be the regular Saturday night attraction at the popular Berks County clay oval.
Recently added to the schedule, a full schedule can be found at www.grandviewspeedway.com, are three dates of racing for the 600 Modifieds. This will be the first time that this class of competition has made appearances at Grandview Speedway. The 600 Modifieds will perform on May 28th with the NASCAR Modifieds and Late Models, June 11th with the United Racing Club sprint cars and NASCAR Modifieds and on July 30th with the NASCAR Modifieds and Late Models.
At least six Thunder on the Hill events, promoted by Bob Miller and Bruce Rogers, will again be part of the season activities. The first Thunder on the Hill event takes place on Tuesday, May 24th featuring the DIRT Motorsports World of Outlaw sprint cars and American Racing Drivers Club midgets.
At least five nights of NASCAR racing at Grandview Speedway will be offered on a tape delayed basis through RCN4 TV with the first show being televised on April 16th.
Admission for regular Saturday night shows will be $12.00 for adults, $5.00 for youngsters 6 through 11 and children under 6 are admitted FREE when accompanied by a paying adult. And there is always FREE PARKING on the speedway grounds.
Unique is that fans are invited to bring their own refreshments (no glass bottles allowed) or they can enjoy the award winning concessions offered by the speedway vendors at reasonable prices.
Those interested in keeping informed on all the latest announcements, schedule changes, and other news pertaining to Grandview Speedway are invited to visit the track website at www.grandviewspeedway.com and sign up for the email Fan News.
Season tickets are available for just $275 (a money saver for fans who attend on a regular basis) by telephoning the track at 610.754.7688.
Complete information on marketing through motorsports opportunities is available at 215.752.7797 (Ernie Saxton Communications, Inc.). There are just a few nights available for sponsorship and there are track magazine advertising opportunities and low cost billboards.
Grandview Speedway is located on Passmore Road, just off Route 100, in Bechtelsville, PA just 10 miles north of Pottstown.

GRANDVIEW SPEEDWAY FAN NEWS
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TENTATIVE GRANDVIEW SPEEDWAY 2005 SCHEDULE OF EVENTS (issued:
3-8-2005
This schedule is subject to change without notice. For information on events, weather, etc. Please call 610-754-7688. Local weather information is carried on WNPV 1440AM in Lansdale and WPAZ 1370AM Radio in Pottstown. All events are scheduled to start at 7:30 PM unless otherwise indicated.
Saturday night racing events from April 2nd through September 3rd are sanctioned by NASCAR. The track is part of the Division Two NASCAR Dodge Weekly Racing Series.
TICKET PRICES: For regular Saturday night stock car racing events the price will be $12.00 for adults, $5.00 for youngsters 6 thru 11 and under 6 will be admitted FREE when accompanied by a paying adult. Always free parking on the grounds of the speedway.
SEASON PASSES are available for $275. This is a healthy savings over weekly ticket purchases. Call the track, 610.754.7688, for complete information.
TO ORDER THUNDER ON THE HILL tickets please telephone Bob or Donna Miller at 215.860.5631.
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Saturday, March 26 FREE to the Public Practice Session. 12 Noon. Open for all Divisions
Saturday, April 2 Modifieds & Late Models. 40 laps for Modifieds Starting at 7 PM-- Susquehanna Patriot Bank Night
Saturday, April 9 Modifieds & Late Models Starting at 7 PM
Saturday, April 16 Modifieds & Late Models Starting at 7 PM RCN4 TV Coverage
Saturday, April 23 Modifieds & Late Models Starting at 7 PM
Saturday, April 30 Modifieds & Late Models Starting at 7 PM
Saturday, May 7 Modifieds & Late Models 7:30 PM RCN4 TV Coverage Harry’s U-Pull-It Auto Parts Night -tentative
Saturday, May 14 Modifieds & Late Models
Saturday, May 21 Modifieds & Late Models Auto Locator Magazine Night - Bonus Bucks for racers
Tuesday, May 24 THUNDER ON THE HILL World of Outlaws Vs the PA POSSE & Wingless ARDC Midgets. Open Cockpit Doubleheader!
Saturday, May 28 Modifieds & Late Models - American Dental Night (tentative)
Saturday, June 4 Modifieds & Late Models
Saturday, June 11 Modifieds & United Racing Club sprint cars - RCN4 TV Coverage - Scott Power Sports Night
Tuesday, June 14 THUNDER ON THE HILL Triple Roaring 20’s Open Competition Modifieds
Saturday, June 18 Modifieds & Late Models - Harry’s U-Pull-It Night (tentative)
Saturday, June 25 Modifieds & Late Models - Zuber’s Realty Night
Sunday, June 26 THUNDER ON THE HILL Cindy Rowe Pennsylvania Sprint Speed Week Series 410 Sprints Plus 358 Sprints
Saturday, July 2 Modifieds & FIRECRACKER 40 for Late Models -RCN4 TV Coverage
Saturday, July 9 Modifieds & Late Models - Jesse Baro Trucking Night (tentative)
Saturday, July 16 Modifieds & Late Models - Hatfield Quality Meats Night
Tuesday, July 19 THUNDER ON THE HILL Modified Twin 30’s. Big Block Modified & 358 NASCAR Modified Double Header. New DASH qualifying format.
Saturday, July 23 Modifieds & Late Models
Saturday, July 30 Modifieds & Late Models
Saturday, August 6 Stauffer Construction Forrest Rogers Memorial $10,000 to win for the Modifieds Plus the Late Models -RCN4 TV coverage
Saturday, August 13 Modifieds & Late Models (Rain Date for Forrest Rogers Memorial)- Maverick’s Motorcycle Night
Saturday, August 20 Modifieds & Late Models
Tuesday, August 23 THUNDER ON THE HILL Grandview THUNDER 5-25’s 410 Sprints, Big Block Modifieds, Late Models, 600cc Modifieds and one additional division to be announced
Saturday, August 27 Modifieds & Late Models
Saturday, September 3 Modifieds & Late Models -Chad Sinon Motorsports/BPG Racing Night
Thursday, September 8 THP Properties Annual Freedom 76 Golf Tournament
Saturday, September 10 35th Annual THP Properties Freedom 76 Modified Classic. $20,000 to win Starting time 7 PM.
Saturday, September 17 Open Competition Modifieds & Late Models Starting at 7 PM (Rain Date for Freedom 76)
Saturday, September 24 Open Competition Modifieds & Late Models Starting at 7 PM
Saturday, October 15 THUNDER ON THE HILL Grandview THUNDER 5-25’s Big Block Modifieds, 358 NASCAR Modifieds, URC Sprints, Late Models and one additional division to be announced.
Saturday, October 22 Annual Racer’s Flea Market Starting at 6 AM
Saturday, November 19 43rd Annual Grandview Speedway Awards Banquet—Gilbertsville Fire Hall- Doors Open at 4 PM. Dinner served at 6 p.m.
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STRUNK SEEKS FIFTH TRACK TITLE AND FIRST DIVISIONAL TITLE AT GRANDVIEW
Four times Jeff Strunk has won the NASCAR Dodge Weekly Series Modified stock car driving title at Grandview Speedway. The defending champion, teaming once again with car owner Chad Sinon and BPG Racing, will be seeking his fifth track title and his first NASCAR Dodge Weekly Series Divisional Championship in 2005.
The Grandview Speedway season gets started with a free-to-the-public practice session on Saturday, March 26th at 12 noon. Officially the season, the chase for the championships, gets the green on Saturday, April 2nd, 7 p.m., when Susquehanna Patriot Bank Night is presented feature the NASCAR Modifieds and Late Models.
Strunk, considered one of top area Modified racing talents, has been close a couple times in his efforts to win a NASCAR Divisional Championship. This season the new point system put in place by NASCAR is both fan friendly and racer friendly. It might be just the system that will put the Bethel, PA racer in front of the pack at the end of the season and give him his first Divisional title worth more than $25,000.
Because Strunk is racing at Grandview Speedway, where the starting field consists of 29 Modified stock car racers, he will be eligible for 20 bonus points each week according to the new NASCAR Dodge Weekly Series point system. And had that been the case in previous years quick calculations show that Strunk would probably have won the Divisional title.
“Strunk has been a consistent performer and that will have even more rewards in 2005,” said track promoter Bruce Rogers. “The new system rewards racers who are willing to come out to race at Grandview Speedway where we have the largest field of feature starters of any of the local tracks. And our handicapping system makes it tough on the top performers. They have to work for their wins. NASCAR is now rewarding the racers who choose to race at tracks where the competition is tougher.”
Needless to say winning does not come easy at Grandview Speedway but Strunk has been able to visit Victory Lane on a regular basis over the years.
“If Jeff (Strunk) is as consistent this year as he has been in the past, I think he could add another track title to his already impressive record. However, I also think his chances of winning his first NASCAR Dodge Weekly Series Divisional Championship are excellent,” said long time track marketing director and announcer Ernie Saxton (Saxton has been the track announcer for 36 years). “The new point system for the Divisional Championship is racer friendly with the bonus points being added. And it is fan friendly because it will be a lot easier for fans to understand where their favorite racer is in the chase.”
As usual winning the title at Grandview Speedway at Grandview Speedway, where more than 50 modifieds try for the 29 feature starting spots just about every Saturday, will not be easy for Strunk or anyone else. Five time champion Craig VonDohren, just nosed out last season in the final couple weeks, will be a strong threat as will past champions such as Tom Mayberry, Terry Meitzler and Ray Swinehart. In addition Saturday night regulars Doug Manmiller, Jon Kellner (had a strong season in 2004), Mike Gular and Keith Brightbill are looking to give Strunk a run for the title.
Young Sean Merkel, a feature winner last season, is considered one of the “young lions” that will be challenging for the title.
And should Meme DeSantis, in contention for the title the last few seasons, put together a Saturday night program he will also be in the thick of the chase for the lucrative track title worth $10,000 and the Divisional Championship worth at least $25,000.
Information on all the opportunities available to businesses wishing to benefit from marketing through NASCAR stock car racing (sponsorship of a night, billboards, awards programs and track magazine advertising) at Grandview Speedway is available through Ernie Saxton Communications, Inc. at 215.752.7797 or 215.752.2392. A complete marketing brochure is available upon request.
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GRANDVIEW SPEEDWAY EVENTS TO BE FEATURED AGAIN ON TV IN 2005

BECHTELSVILLE, PA March 6, 2005 . . . At least five auto racing events at Grandview Speedway will be featured, during the 2005 season, on the RCN4 television network which reaches into Lehigh Valley, PA area which includes Allentown, Easton and Bethlehem.
“We are quite excited to have RCN4 offering tape delayed coverage of our events as they have for the past four seasons. This is great for sponsors involved in the sport at Grandview Speedway,” said track promoter Bruce Rogers. “Having the TV coverage also introduces our sport to people who might never have the opportunity to see short track auto racing. It could very well create new fans for the sport.”
The first event of the season to have TV coverage will be the April 16th NASCAR Modified and Late Model doubleheader. The RCN4 crew will also tape events on May 7th (NASCAR Modifieds and Late Models), June 11th (United Racing Club sprint cars and NASCAR Modifieds), July 2 (Firecracker 40 for Late Models) and August 6th (Stauffer Construction Forrest Rogers Memorial for Modifieds).
All taped shows will run at least two hours and include all qualifying events and both feature races from start to finish.
In addition to the RCN4 coverage the taped delayed shows are also seen on Pottstown Community Television and on Comcast TV throughout the Trooper/Collegeville, PA area. Additional outlets are being considered.
Fans will also be able to see one to two minute highlight clips of racing action on the Grandview Speedway website, www.grandviewspeedway.com.
On air talent for the shows will include well known Area Auto Racing News (a trade paper located in Trenton, NJ) columnist Randy Kane and long time National Speed Sport News ( a trade paper in Concord, NC) columnist Gary London. Veteran track announcer Ernie Saxton (36 years at Grandview) will handle the victory lane interviews.
Mike Feltenberger, publisher of “Strapped In,” a quarterly magazine covering motorsports, will be part of the broadcast crew from time to time.
Grandview Speedway, a NASCAR sanctioned short track auto racing facility, will open their 2005 season officially with the Susquehanna Patriot Bank sponsored doubleheader featuring the NASCAR Modifieds and Late Models on Saturday, April 2, 7 p.m. A 40-lap feature for Modifieds will top the program.
A free-to-the-public practice session will be presented on Saturday, March 26th starting at 12 noon.
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PICK 5 CONTEST RETURNS. Again this year fans will have a chance to win at least $100 if you can pick the top five in the Modified feature in the order they finish. The pot grows by $50 each week until there is a winner. In case of a tie the money will be split evenly between the winners.
PICK 5 CONTEST is sponsored by Chad Sinon Motorsports/BPG Racing and can be found in the Grandview Groove track magazine each Saturday night.
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PRACTICE DAY SPECIAL OFFER….Brings this coupon to the trailer at the front gate and you can purchase the Grandview Speedway Freedom 76 Program/Yearbook for just $2.00. Regular price was $5.00. This is while supplies last.
Book is loaded with color photos and loads of information about the 2004 season and more.
GOOD FOR ONE GRANDVIEW FREEDOM 76 BOOK FOR $2.00.
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FOR INFORMATION ON MARKETING OPPORTUNITIES such as sponsorship of a night, billboards, program book advertising, award sponsorship and GROUP RATES please telephone 215.752.7797 or 215.752.2392.
Should you have suggestions, comments, or a complaint please be in touch. We are always happy to hear from supporters of auto racing events at Grandview Speedway. Thank you for your interest. Ernie Saxton, Director of Marketing and Announcer.
SPRING AND OPENING DAY ARE JUST AROUND THE CORNER!!!!

COMING EVENTS: Saturday, March 26th, 12 noon, Free-to-the-public practice session open to all divisions of competition including NASCAR Modifieds, Late Models, sprint cars, midgets, sportsman and more.
Saturday, April 2, 7 p.m. SEASON OPENER sponsored by Susquehanna Patriot Bank featuring NASCAR Dodge Weekly Series Modifieds and Late Model stock cars. A 40 lap feature for the Modifieds and a 20 lap feature for the Late Model stock cars.

GRANDVIEW SPEEDWAY EVENTS TO BE FEATURED AGAIN ON TV IN 2005

BECHTELSVILLE, PA March 6, 2005 . . . At least five auto racing events at Grandview Speedway will be featured, during the 2005 season, on the RCN4 television network which reaches into Lehigh Valley, PA area which includes Allentown, Easton and Bethlehem.
“We are quite excited to have RCN4 offering tape delayed coverage of our events as they have for the past four seasons. This is great for sponsors involved in the sport at Grandview Speedway,” said track promoter Bruce Rogers. “Having the TV coverage also introduces our sport to people who might never have the opportunity to see short track auto racing. It could very well create new fans for the sport.”
The first event of the season to have TV coverage will be the April 16th NASCAR Modified and Late Model doubleheader. The RCN4 crew will also tape events on May 7th (NASCAR Modifieds and Late Models), June 11th (United Racing Club sprint cars and NASCAR Modifieds), July 2 (Firecracker 40 for Late Models) and August 6th (Stauffer Construction Forrest Rogers Memorial for Modifieds).
All taped shows will run at least two hours and include all qualifying events and both feature races from start to finish.
In addition to the RCN4 coverage the taped delayed shows are also seen on Pottstown Community Television and on Comcast TV throughout the Trooper/Collegeville, PA area. Additional outlets are being considered.
Fans will also be able to see one to two minute highlight clips of racing action on the Grandview Speedway website, www.grandviewspeedway.com.
On air talent for the shows will include well known Area Auto Racing News (a trade paper located in Trenton, NJ) columnist Randy Kane and long time National Speed Sport News ( a trade paper in Concord, NC) columnist Gary London. Veteran track announcer Ernie Saxton (36 years at Grandview) will handle the victory lane interviews.
Mike Feltenberger, publisher of “Strapped In,” a quarterly magazine covering motorsports, will be part of the broadcast crew from time to time.
Grandview Speedway, a NASCAR sanctioned short track auto racing facility, will open their 2005 season officially with the Susquehanna Patriot Bank sponsored doubleheader featuring the NASCAR Modifieds and Late Models on Saturday, April 2, 7 p.m. A 40-lap feature for Modifieds will top the program.
A free-to-the-public practice session will be presented on Saturday, March 26th starting at 12 noon.
The one-third-mile, banked clay track is located on Passmore Road just off Route 100 in Bechtelsville, PA 10 miles north of Pottstown. For information on racing events telephone 610.754.7688 or check out their website at www.grandviewspeedway.com.

COMING EVENTS: Saturday, March 26th, 12 noon, Free-to-the-public practice session open to all divisions of competition including NASCAR Modifieds, Late Models, sprint cars, midgets, sportsman and more.
Saturday, April 2, 7 p.m. SEASON OPENER sponsored by Susquehanna Patriot Bank featuring NASCAR Dodge Weekly Series Modifieds and Late Model stock cars. A 40 lap feature for the Modifieds and a 20 lap feature for the Late Model stock cars.

STRUNK SEEKS FIFTH TRACK TITLE AND FIRST DIVISIONAL TITLE AT GRANDVIEW

BECHTELSVILLE, PA February 25, 2005 . . . Four times Jeff Strunk has won the NASCAR Dodge Weekly Series Modified stock car driving title at Grandview Speedway. The defending champion, teaming once again with car owner Chad Sinon and BPG Racing, will be seeking his fifth track title and his first NASCAR Dodge Weekly Series Divisional Championship in 2005.
The Grandview Speedway season gets started with a free-to-the-public practice session on Saturday, March 26th at 12 noon. Officially the season, the chase for the championships, gets the green on Saturday, April 2nd, 7 p.m., when Susquehanna Patriot Bank Night is presented feature the NASCAR Modifieds and Late Models.
Strunk, considered one of top area Modified racing talents, has been close a couple times in his efforts to win a NASCAR Divisional Championship. This season the new point system put in place by NASCAR is both fan friendly and racer friendly. It might be just the system that will put the Bethel, PA racer in front of the pack at the end of the season and give him his first Divisional title worth more than $25,000.
Because Strunk is racing at Grandview Speedway, where the starting field consists of 29 Modified stock car racers, he will be eligible for 20 bonus points each week according to the new NASCAR Dodge Weekly Series point system. And had that been the case in previous years quick calculations show that Strunk would probably have won the Divisional title.
"Strunk has been a consistent performer and that will have even more rewards in 2005," said track promoter Bruce Rogers. "The new system rewards racers who are willing to come out to race at Grandview Speedway where we have the largest field of feature starters of any of the local tracks. And our handicapping system makes it tough on the top performers. They have to work for their wins. NASCAR is now rewarding the racers who choose to race at tracks where the competition is tougher."
Needless to say winning does not come easy at Grandview Speedway but Strunk has been able to visit Victory Lane on a regular basis over the years.
"If Jeff (Strunk) is as consistent this year as he has been in the past, I think he could add another track title to his already impressive record. However, I also think his chances of winning his first NASCAR Dodge Weekly Series Divisional Championship are excellent," said long time track marketing director and announcer Ernie Saxton (Saxton has been the track announcer for 36 years). "The new point system for the Divisional Championship is racer friendly with the bonus points being added. And it is fan friendly because it will be a lot easier for fans to understand where their favorite racer is in the chase."
As usual winning the title at Grandview Speedway at Grandview Speedway, where more than 50 modifieds try for the 29 feature starting spots just about every Saturday, will not be easy for Strunk or anyone else. Five time champion Craig VonDohren, just nosed out last season in the final couple weeks, will be a strong threat as will past champions such as Tom Mayberry, Terry Meitzler and Ray Swinehart. In addition Saturday night regulars Doug Manmiller, Jon Kellner (had a strong season in 2004), Mike Gular and Keith Brightbill are looking to give Strunk a run for the title.
Young Sean Merkel, a feature winner last season, is considered one of the "young lions" that will be challenging for the title.
And should Meme DeSantis, in contention for the title the last few seasons, put together a Saturday night program he will also be in the thick of the chase for the lucrative track title worth $10,000 and the Divisional Championship worth at least $25,000.
Information on all the opportunities available to businesses wishing to benefit from marketing through NASCAR stock car racing (sponsorship of a night, billboards, awards programs and track magazine advertising) at Grandview Speedway is available through Ernie Saxton Communications, Inc. at 215.752.7797 or 215.752.2392. A complete marketing brochure is available upon request.
And information on all racing events including ticket prices, group rates, season passes and more may be had at 610.754.7688 or visit their website at www.grandviewspeedway.com.
Grandview Speedway, a one-third-mile, banked clay oval, is located on Passmore Road, just off Route 100, in Bechtelsville, PA, 10 miles north of Pottstown.

"FAREWELL TOUR" SET FOR SINON/STRUNK TEAM, SINON ANNOUNCES OTHER PLANS FOR 2005

BLUE BELL, PA January 26, 2005 . . . There is an old saying that refers to the weather "coming in like a lion and going out like a lamb." Chad Sinon came into local auto racing like a lion and apparently he is going out…not like a lamb but like a lion.
Sinon, a successful businessman located in Blue Bell, PA, has been fielding race cars for several years with the last couple years being his most successful. Jeff Strunk, one of the top dirt track stock car racing talents in the Northeast, has driven Chad Sinon Motorsports/BPG Racing NASCAR Modifieds to championships at Grandview Speedway for the last two seasons. In addition Strunk earned the DIRT Southeast Tour Modified Championship in 2004 with a Chad Sinon entry.
The popular car owner has announced that, most likely, this will be his final season as a car owner. He has created a Farewell Tour featuring Strunk in his new Teo Pro Cars which is a change from Bicknell cars run in the past. "We really appreciate the effort that Bobby Hearn and his staff have put into our transition to the Teo Pro cars," said Sinon. "We are really excited about the 2005 season and we are going to leave no stone unturned in our effort to win the NASCAR Modified title at Grandview Speedway again and get our first NASCAR New England Regional title (worth about $50,000).It would certainly make for a great Farewell Tour."
Sinon has hired Alan Finch to serve as the full time crew chief for his BPG Racing team. Finch has been very successful as a crew chief and has worked with some of the top name drivers in the area that has resulted in many trips to victory lane and championships.
Strunk will drive the Chad Sinon Motorsports/BPG Racing NASCAR Modified at Grandview Speedway. In addition he will be racing in many of the DIRT Super Series Big Block races scheduled at a variety of Northeastern and Mid-Atlantic speedways. Strunk will also be visiting different area speedways on Friday nights throughout the season.
Sinon will also be a sponsor on the NASCAR Modified being raced at Grandview Speedway by talented young racer Mike Gular and have him in a big block modified at Penn Can Speedway in Susquehanna, PA on Friday nights. Gular will also drive the Sinon owned big block modified in a number of other special events.
Bobby Trapper, a veteran racer from Scranton, PA, will be in a NASCAR Modified at Grandview Speedway on Saturday nights with sponsorship from BPG Racing.
A fourth entry with Chad Sinon Motorsports/BPG Racing sponsorship at Grandview Speedway will be driven by Tom McGurrin who drove for Sinon at Penn Can Speedway for a couple of seasons. McGurrin has 20 years experience in racing and be racing at the Berks County high banked clay oval for the first time.
"As long as Jeff can come up with a deal to continue racing with a quality team in 2006, this will be my final year as a car owner. Right now we are treating this as the Farewell Tour and we want to make it a memorable year for all involved. We are going out like a lion," said Sinon.

LATE MODELS GET FOUR BARREL CARB, URC DATE CHANGE, SEASON OPENS ON MARCH 26

BECHTELSVILLE, PA January 26, 2005 . . . Late model stock car racers at NASCAR sanctioned Grandview Speedway will be able to use a four barrel carburetor starting with the 2005 season.
"We have had a majority of the Late Model stock car racing teams that race on a regular basis at our track asking for this change. They feel it will help them put on a better show and, according to some, cut some of the expense of fielding a car," said track operator Bruce Rogers. "We have talked with our technical staff and gathered input from many of the racers. We think this is the right decision at the right time."
Late Model racers will be allowed to run the same carburetor being used by the NASCAR Modified stock cars racing at Grandview Speedway. A 650 CFM carburetor, part #4777, model #4150, is the one that all Late Model racers will be allowed to use. A more detailed description of the carburetor can be found in the track rule book under the Modified carburetor section.
Late Model racers will get a chance to test with their new carburetors at Grandview Speedway when they kick off their 2005 season with the annual free-to-the-public practice session on March 26th. The practice session is open to all racers who may be planning to race at the one-third-mile, banked clay oval. The session will start at 12 noon.
Officially the season will get the green flag on Saturday, April 2nd, 7 p.m. Susquehanna Patriot Bank will sponsor the opening night show of NASCAR Modifieds and Late Model stock cars. This will be the third straight year that the bank, with offices throughout the area, has sponsored opening night activities.
Officials have also announced that the United Racing Club sprint car race scheduled for Saturday, June 11th has now been moved to Saturday, May 7th and that will be a doubleheader show featuring the sprints and the NASCAR Modified stock cars.
The complete Grandview Speedway schedule can be found at www.grandviewspeedway.com.
"We do still have some open dates for those who may have interest in marketing through motorsports at the NASCAR sanctioned speedway and would like to sponsor a night of racing," said track marketing director Ernie Saxton. "It is a great way to reach the fans at Grandview at a reasonable cost. In addition we offer track magazine and billboard advertising along with other marketing opportunities."
Information on marketing opportunities is available from Ernie Saxton Communications, Inc. at 215.752.7797.
Grandview Speedway is located 10 miles north of Pottstown, off Route 100 on Passmore Road, in Bechtelsville, PA. For information on racing events telephone 610.754.7688 or check out their website at www.grandviewspeedway.com.

2005 SCHEDULE IN THE WORKS, GUARD RAIL BEING CONSIDERED AND MORE AT GRANDVIEW SPEEDWAY

BECHTELSVILLE, PA January 6, 2005 . . . "The 2005 season schedule is a work in progress," said Grandview Speedway track operator Bruce Rogers. "We have had some delays as we finalize some special events for the season. We expect the complete schedule to be ready by the latter part of January."
The new season will kick off with a free-to-the-public practice session on Saturday, March 26th. The annual practice session, which allows race teams to test and tune their racing equipment before the season gets started, will start at 12 noon.
The chase for the lucrative NASCAR Dodge Weekly Series point fund will get started on Saturday, April 2nd, 6 p.m. with a doubleheader show of Modifieds and Late Models. Again in 2005 Grandview Speedway will be part of the NASCAR New England Region of speedways chasing the NASCAR Dodge Weekly Series point money which totals more than $1.5 million. The season opener will be sponsored by Susquehanna Patriot Bank for the third year in a row.
Weekly Saturday night racing at the one-third-mile, banked clay (new clay is in place) track will again feature primarily the NASCAR Dodge Weekly Series Modifieds and Late Models.
There are no major rule changes being planned for the 2005 season. However there will be some procedural changes that will address race cars stopping on the track and bringing out intentional cautions. "We want to speed up the shows. There is no reason why we can not have a show completed within three hours. That means fans can be out the gate at about 10:30 p.m. on a Saturday night and headed off to doing other things. That will be our goal. Our new procedures will address any intentional delays," said Rogers.
There is also consideration being given to installing a "test section" of guard rail in the fourth turn. "We think that is where most of the problems are. A lot of racers choose to race up on the edge of the infield in the fourth turn and this will put a stop to that. And if the "test section" works well we will consider installing guard rail in other parts of the track," commented the long time track operator. "Again this will help speed up the shows. There will be less delays because of accidents."
Rogers is also looking at "possibly" making a change in regards to the Late Model racers. Consideration is being given to the use of a four barrel carburetor for the secondary division of competition. However there will be no aluminum wheels allowed.
"We are considering the carburetor change. However we want to be sure this is the right decision. We don’t want to be making changes that create financial hardships for the teams. The decision has to be based on what is good for all the teams. And keeping finances in mind we will stick with our policy of not allowing aluminum wheels," said Rogers.
When completed the full schedule will be posted at www.grandviewspeedway.com and released to all the media outlets.
Admission prices for adults attending regular Saturday night stock car events will be $12.00 (same as last season) and $5 for youngsters 6 thru 11. Under 6 are admitted FREE with accompanied by a paying adult. Group rates are available.
Season tickets are currently available, $275 for the entire season of Saturday night stock car racing events, by telephoning 610.754.7688.
Race team sponsors are also being offered the opportunity to take advantage of discount advertising in the track magazine (Grandview Groove), sponsorship of events and billboard advertising. Information on all marketing opportunities is available from Ernie Saxton Communications, Inc. at 215.752.7797 or email Esaxton144@aol.com.
Grandview Speedway is located just off Route 100 on Passmore Road in Bechtelsville, PA 10 miles north of Pottstown. The track telephone number is 610.754.7688.

GRANDVIEW SPEEDWAY END OF YEAR FAN NEWS - 2004
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THE 2005 SEASON AT GRANDVIEW SPEEDWAY will open on Saturday, March 26th with a Free To The Public practice session. It will start at noon. And the green flag falls on the season, officially, at 6 p.m. on Saturday, April 2, 2005. The NASCAR Dodge Weekly Series Modifieds will be featured along with the NASCAR ShorTrack Late Models and will be sponsored by the Susquehanna Patriot Bank.
Track owner Bruce Rogers has been busy in recent weeks making some changes at the speedway that includes NEW CLAY on the one third mile banked clay oval.
And there is a strong possibility, if time and weather conditions allow, that an infield guard rail could be in place in the fourth turn as a test to see just how successful it would be.
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A GREAT GIFT IDEA. Looking for a gift idea for a racing fan. 2005 GRANDVIEW SPEEDWAY Season Passes are available for just $275. The season pass, a real money saver (and you don’t have to stand in line at the ticket window), is good for all Saturday night events except for the five feature show on October 15th. The season ticket does cover the T.H.Properties Freedom 76, the Stauffer Construction Forrest Rogers Memorial and the Jerry Glase Memorial Firecracker 40. Telephone 610.754.7688 to order. If you get voice mail, leave a message that includes name, telephone number, good time to return the call and point out that you are interested in the season pass.
If you have trouble getting through give us a call at 215.752.7797. Ernie Saxton
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DENNIS OSWALD won the trip to Aruba….the Champion’s Trip. Dennis and his Mom will be joining Jeff Strunk and many others as we head off to Aruba, November 27th to December 4th, for the Champion’s Trip.
Dennis was the lucky winner of the raffle in which 150 tickets were sold included those that were give to the Late Model feature winners courtesy of Ernie Saxton Communications.
The trip is valued at more than $3,000.
Thanks to all that participated.
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OPPORTUNITIES FOR ADVERTISING, MARKETING AND PROMOTION at Grandview Speedway are available for the 2005 season. We offer a four page brochure that outlines all opportunities along with prices. Sponsor a night, advertise in the track magazine, buy billboard space, sponsor a special award, sponsor the cash dash and much more. Call us at 215.752.7797 or 215.752.2392 and we can answer any questions and send you a promotional brochure. You can also contact us at Esaxton144@aol.com. Marketing through motorsports does impact the bottom line and gain a lot of fan and media exposure.
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NASCAR 2005 PLANNER OFFERS HISTORY, BIRTHDAYS, PHOTOS AND SCHEDULING
For those looking for Christmas gift ideas the newly released NASCAR Daily Planner 2005 could be just the answer.
The 186-page planner is a great item for the NASCAR auto racing fan who likes to keep track of activities. Each day is mapped out in the planner offering a great opportunity to plan your day and make sure you don’t miss that important meeting, social event or next auto racing event.
In addition there are great photographs of past happenings, exciting moments, in NASCAR stock car racing.
And the planner also offers a history lesson on NASCAR racing. The first 37-pages offers news and events that follow the history of the sport and will make the reader somewhat a trivia expert on NASCAR.
Also in the pages of the planner are the birthdays of famous names in NASCAR racing.
The NASCAR Daily Planner 2005 has been edited by well known motorsports authority David Green and includes information provided by NASCAR historian Gene Granger.
The planner is available for just $14.95 plus $5.95(shipping and handling). Orders may be placed at www.risingstarpub.com or telephone 201.784.9711.
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STRUNK AND SCHUTZ HONORED AS CHAMPIONS AT GRANDVIEW SPEEDWAY BANQUET

GILBERTSVILLE, PA November 20, 2004 . . . For the fourth time in his storied career Jeff Strunk was honored as the NASCAR Dodge Weekly Series Modified stock car driving champion at Grandview Speedway when close to 500 people turned out for the annual awards banquet on Saturday night at the Gilbertsville, PA Fire Hall. Sharing the spotlight was Chuck Schutz winner of his second NASCAR Dodge Weekly Series ShorTrack Late Model championship.
It was a very lucrative night for Bethel, PA’s Strunk and his car owner Chad Sinon, a successful Blue Bell, PA businessman, as they received $10,000 for winning the track championship in addition to NASCAR point fund money and $21,500 as third place finisher in the NASCAR New England Regional point battle. Grandview Speedway track owner Bruce Rogers and his son, Kenny, who assists him with the operation of the track, presented the huge trophies and checks. Grandview continues to be the only track in the area that offers two separate point funds for the competitors.
Strunk also received a custom created championship ring along with a trip for two to Aruba. The trip, valued at more than $3,000, is a special perk, a token of appreciation for the driver’s support, offered to the Modified champion each year by the Rogers family.
The four time Modified champion tallied 4946 points and had five feature wins on his way to the 2004 championship. Craig VonDohren (Oley) finished second with 4844 points (two wins) while Meme DeSantis of Temple, PA was third with 4477 counters and two wins.
Ten different drivers were able to win features this season out of the total of 20 NASCAR Modified features run.
Chuck Schutz (Pottstown) and his car owner Ty Zeigler celebrated a second championship for Schutz and picked up point fund money from Grandview Speedway and sanctioning organization NASCAR.
Schutz won one feature and tallied 5260 points as he was able to top defending champion Randy Stoudt (Pottstown) by more than 500 points. Stoudt, winner of 5 features, earned 4725 points in NASCAR sanctioned events. Third spot went to Ron Kline of Salfordville with 4460 counters and two main event wins.
Schutz has announced that he will not return to defend his title as he plans to "take to the road" racing on the traveling late model circuits with Hagerstown, MD Speedway being a regulars stop.
The top twenty drivers and top ten car owners in each division were honored during the evening of awards.
Representing NASCAR was Kevin Nevalainen who presented awards to the top three finishers in each division, a special 4th place award for Chuck Schutz in the New England Regional ShorTrack point chased and to Craftsman Regional Mechanic Award winner Ken Sandman.
Chris Shuey got the lion’s share of $1050 in bonus money presented by Bill Devine/Devine Transport to the drivers winning the most Late Model qualifying heat races during the season. Shuey had eight wins. Others sharing in the loot were Jr. Grebe and Steve Todorow sharing second place while Harry Neiman, Brian Shuey and Jason Miller shared third place.
And Craig VonDohren, winner of seven Modified qualifying heats, picked up $1000 from D&S Archery of Barto and Rossi Welding of Reading, PA.
Rookie of the Year honors went to Jimmy Reppert (Modifieds) and Mike Kellner (Late Models).
The Most Improved Driver Award was presented to Mike Gular in the Modifieds and veteran Brian Shuey in the Late Model division.
Amanda Spotts earned the Best Newcomer Award in Modifieds while young Jesse Willman got the honor in Late Models.
The Hard Luck Awards, the award most racers do not want to earn, went to Bill Henning in Late Models and John Willman in Modifieds.
Modified racer Doug Manmiller was a happy recipient of the Sportsmanship Award in the Modifieds and the same was true for three time champion John Giesler in the Late Models.
Best Dressed Crew Awards went to the Dennis Bailey #81 Modified team and the Frank McCarthy/Lou Egrie #X4 Late Model team.
Jason Miller’s #44 took the Best Appearing Car award in the Late Model division and Bob Trapper"s #66 got the honor in the Modified division.
Jim Brown, a very popular fan at Grandview Speedway, received a standing ovation when he was introduced. Brown posted $250 out of is own pocket each week so the Late Models could have their own Cash Dash race. Brown has been a long time support of Kenny Gilmore and his dad, Charley Gilmore.
More fans participated in the voting for the Grandview Groove Most Popular Driver Awards this year and the honors went to Amanda Spotts in Modifieds and Kelly Snyder in the Late Models.
Several special awards were presented to sponsors including T.H. Properties, sponsor of the Freedom 76, and Stauffer Construction, sponsor of the Forrest Rogers Memorial race. And appreciation awards went to more than a dozen members of the media who were the guest of the speedway. Special thanks awards went to several push and tow truck operators that are at the track for all shows keeping the show moving.
All special guests and officials were introduced by track announcer and public relations person Ernie Saxton who served as the Master of Ceremonies.
Banquet guests enjoyed a home style dinner of ham and roast beef followed by the awards and the evening closed out with music for dancing.
The 2005 season will kick off with a free-to-the-public practice session on Saturday, March 26th starting at noon. The season officially gets the green on April 2nd when the NASCAR Dodge Weekly Series Modifieds and Late Models race in a doubleheader sponsored by Susquehanna Patriot Bank.
Fans are reminded that 2005 Season Passes, really money savers that include all Saturday night racing events (except the five 25 features program on October 15th), are presently available for just $275. Season passes save fans from standing in ticket lines plus save some money on the overall cost of weekly tickets. Telephone 610.754.7688 to order tickets which would make a great Christmas gift for a race fan.
FINAL OFFICIAL GRANDVIEW SPEEDWAY NASCAR POINT STANDINGS

NASCAR DODGE WEEKLY SERIES MODIFIEDS
1. Jeff Strunk #88, Bethel, Pa……………………………4946*****
2.Craig VonDohren #70D, Oley, Pa……………………4844**
3.Meme DeSantis #357, Temple, Pa…………………….4477**
4.Jon Kellner #85am, Lansdale, Pa………………………4271****
5.Keith Brightbill #14, Mohnton, Pa…………………….4204
6.Doug Manmiller #00, Wyomissing, Pa………………..4004**
7.Mike Gular #53, Harleysville, Pa………………………3995
8.Kenny Gilmore #45, Fleetwood, Pa………………… 3752
9.Shawn Reimert #58s, Oley, Pa………………………..3652
10.Kevin Hartnett #81, Perkasie, Pa…………………….3479
11.Tracy Readinger #2T, Oley, Pa………………………3465*
12.Terry Meitzler #5 &#61,Kutztown, Pa………………3264
13.Ray Swinehart #327,Bechtelsville, Pa……………….3208
14.Kyle Weiss #21K, Hamburg, Pa……………………..3143
15.Rick Schaffer #77, Woxall, Pa……………………….3062*
16.Danny Erb #44, Boyertown, Pa………………………2954
17.Cliff Quinn #69, Coopersburg, Pa……………………2582
18.Donny Erb #42, Douglassville, Pa……………………2564
19.John Willman #74W, Birdsboro, Pa………………….2541
20.Barry Readinger #386,Fleetwood, Pa…………………2286
Other feature winners were Steve Swinehart, Sean Merkel and Kerry Kratz
Modified Car Owners
1. Chad Sinon (BPG Racing)#88 …. ….4946
2. Bill Devine #70D……………………4844
3. Norm Hansell #357.…………………4477
4. Cary Duncan #85am…………………4271
5. Breitenstein Racing #14.…………….4204
* - feature winner

1.Chuck Schutz #ONE, Pottstown, Pa…………………….5260*
2.Randy Stoudt #22, Pottstown, Pa………………………..4725*****
3.Ron Kline #3, Salfordville, Pa…………………………..4460**
4.Dean Stoudt #77, East Greenville, Pa…………………..4404
5.John Giesler #ZT1,Aston, Pa……………………………4179
6.Lou Egrie #X4, Willow Grove, Pa………………………3824*
7.Rick Todorow #93, Quakertown, Pa…………………….3808
8.Mike Kellner #57, Lansdale, Pa…………………………3803
9.Terry Snyder #4s,Green Lane, Pa……………………….3782
10.Brian Shuey #5D, Hamburg, Pa……………………….3707
11.Dean Schaeffer #39,Pottstown, Pa…………………….3699
12.Doug Walton #02,Royersford, Pa……………………..3684
13.Jason Miller #44,Germansville,Pa…………………….3662***
14.Steve Sennott #61,Gilbertsville, Pa……………………3553
15.Junior Grebe #73, Gilbertsville,Pa…………………….3458*
16.Chris Shuey #21,Orefield, Pa…………………………3437*****
17.Kelly Snyer #102,Green Lane, Pa…………………….2975
18.Kyle Pensinger #7, Lyon Station, Pa…………………2781
19.Mike Steinmetz #91, Reading, Pa…………………….2730
20.Steve Todorow #83, Quakertown, Pa…………………2597
Other feature winners: Lee Miller
CAR OWNERS
1. Ty Zeigler #One………………….5260
2. Jack Grocki & Chris Hudak #22..4725
3. Junior Grebe #3.…………………4460
4. T&B Racing #77.………………..4204
5. Elie Giesler #ZT1.……………….4179
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STRUNK AND SCHUTZ HONORED AS CHAMPIONS AT GRANDVIEW SPEEDWAY BANQUET

GILBERTSVILLE, PA November 20, 2004 . . . For the fourth time in his storied career Jeff Strunk was honored as the NASCAR Dodge Weekly Series Modified stock car driving champion at Grandview Speedway when close to 500 people turned out for the annual awards banquet on Saturday night at the Gilbertsville, PA Fire Hall. Sharing the spotlight was Chuck Schutz winner of his second NASCAR Dodge Weekly Series ShorTrack Late Model championship.
It was a very lucrative night for Bethel, PA’s Strunk and his car owner Chad Sinon, a successful Blue Bell, PA businessman, as they received $10,000 for winning the track championship in addition to NASCAR point fund money and $21,500 as third place finisher in the NASCAR New England Regional point battle. Grandview Speedway track owner Bruce Rogers and his son, Kenny, who assists him with the operation of the track, presented the huge trophies and checks. Grandview continues to be the only track in the area that offers two separate point funds for the competitiors.
Strunk also received a custom created championship ring along with a trip for two to Aruba. The trip, valued at more than $3,000, is a special perk, a token of appreciation for the driver’s support, offered to the Modified champion each year by the Rogers family.
The four time Modified champion tallied 4946 points and had five feature wins on his way to the 2004 championship. Craig VonDohren (Oley) finished second with 4844 points (two wins) while Meme DeSantis of Temple, PA was third with 4477 counters and two wins.
Ten different drivers were able to win features this season out of the total of 20 NASCAR Modified features run.
Chuck Schutz (Pottstown) and his car owner Ty Zeigler celebrated a second championship for Schutz and picked up point fund money from Grandview Speedway and sanctioning organization NASCAR.
Schutz won one feature and tallied 5260 points as he was able to top defending champion Randy Stoudt (Pottstown) by more than 500 points. Stoudt, winner of 5 features, earned 4725 points in NASCAR sanctioned events. Third spot went to Ron Kline of Salfordville with 4460 counters and two main event wins.
Schutz has announced that he will not return to defend his title as he plans to "take to the road" racing on the traveling late model circuits with Hagerstown, MD Speedway being a regulars stop.
The top twenty drivers and top ten car owners in each division were honored during the evening of awards.
Representing NASCAR was Kevin Nevalainen who presented awards to the top three finishers in each division, a special 4th place award for Chuck Schutz in the New England Regional ShorTrack point chased and to Craftsman Regional Mechanic Award winner Ken Sandman.
Chris Shuey got the lion’s share of $1050 in bonus money presented by Bill Devine/Devine Transport to the drivers winning the most Late Model qualifying heat races during the season. Shuey had eight wins. Others sharing in the loot were Jr. Grebe and Steve Todorow sharing second place while Harry Neiman, Brian Shuey and Jason Miller shared third place.
And Craig VonDohren, winner of seven Modified qualifying heats, picked up $1000 from D&S Archery of Barto and Rossi Welding of Reading, PA.
Rookie of the Year honors went to Jimmy Reppert (Modifieds) and Mike Kellner (Late Models).
The Most Improved Driver Award was presented to Mike Gular in the Modifieds and veteran Brian Shuey in the Late Model division.
Amanda Spotts earned the Best Newcomer Award in Modifieds while young Jesse Willman got the honor in Late Models.
The Hard Luck Awards, the award most racers do not want to earn, went to Bill Henning in Late Models and John Willman in Modifieds.
Modified racer Doug Manmiller was a happy recipient of the Sportsmanship Award in the Modifieds and the same was true for three time champion John Giesler in the Late Models.
Best Dressed Crew Awards went to the Dennis Bailey #81 Modified team and the Frank McCarthy/Lou Egrie #X4 Late Model team.
Jason Miller’s #44 took the Best Appearing Car award in the Late Model division and Bob Trapper"s #66 got the honor in the Modified division.
Jim Brown, a very popular fan at Grandview Speedway, received a standing ovation when he was introduced. Brown posted $250 out of is own pocket each week so the Late Models could have their own Cash Dash race. Brown has been a long time support of Kenny Gilmore and his dad, Charley Gilmore.
More fans participated in the voting for the Grandview Groove Most Popular Driver Awards this year and the honors went to Amanda Spotts in Modifieds and Kelly Snyder in the Late Models.
Several special awards were presented to sponsors including T.H. Properties, sponsor of the Freedom 76, and Stauffer Construction, sponsor of the Forrest Rogers Memorial race. And appreciation awards went to more than a dozen members of the media who were the guest of the speedway. Special thanks awards went to several push and tow truck operators that are at the track for all shows keeping the show moving.
All special guests and officials were introduced by track announcer and public relations person Ernie Saxton who served as the Master of Ceremonies.
Banquet guests enjoyed a home style dinner of ham and roast beef followed by the awards and the evening closed out with music for dancing.
The 2005 season will kick off with a free-to-the-public practice session on Saturday, March 26th starting at noon. The season officially gets the green on April 2nd when the NASCAR Dodge Weekly Series Modifieds and Late Models race in a doubleheader sponsored by Susquehanna Patriot Bank.
Fans are reminded that 2005 Season Passes, really money savers that include all Saturday night racing events (except the five 25 features program on October 15th), are presently available for just $275. Season passes save fans from standing in ticket lines plus save some money on the overall cost of weekly tickets. Telephone 610.754.7688 to order tickets which would make a great Christmas gift for a race fan.

FINAL OFFICIAL GRANDVIEW SPEEDWAY NASCAR POINT STANDINGS
NASCAR DODGE WEEKLY SERIES MODIFIEDS
1. Jeff Strunk #88, Bethel, Pa……………………………4946*****
2.Craig VonDohren #70D, Oley, Pa……………………4844**
3.Meme DeSantis #357, Temple, Pa…………………….4477**
4.Jon Kellner #85am, Lansdale, Pa………………………4271****
5.Keith Brightbill #14, Mohnton, Pa…………………….4204
6.Doug Manmiller #00, Wyomissing, Pa………………..4004**
7.Mike Gular #53, Harleysville, Pa………………………3995
8.Kenny Gilmore #45, Fleetwood, Pa………………… 3752
9.Shawn Reimert #58s, Oley, Pa………………………..3652
10.Kevin Hartnett #81, Perkasie, Pa…………………….3479
11.Tracy Readinger #2T, Oley, Pa………………………3465*
12.Terry Meitzler #5 &#61,Kutztown, Pa………………3264
13.Ray Swinehart #327,Bechtelsville, Pa……………….3208
14.Kyle Weiss #21K, Hamburg, Pa……………………..3143
15.Rick Schaffer #77, Woxall, Pa……………………….3062*
16.Danny Erb #44, Boyertown, Pa………………………2954
17.Cliff Quinn #69, Coopersburg, Pa……………………2582
18.Donny Erb #42, Douglassville, Pa……………………2564
19.John Willman #74W, Birdsboro, Pa………………….2541
20.Barry Readinger #386,Fleetwood, Pa…………………2286
Other feature winners were Steve Swinehart, Sean Merkel and Kerry Kratz

Modified Car Owners
1. Chad Sinon (BPG Racing)#88 …. ….4946
2. Bill Devine #70D……………………4844
3. Norm Hansell #357.…………………4477
4. Cary Duncan #85am…………………4271
5. Breitenstein Racing #14.…………….4204
* - feature winner

1.Chuck Schutz #ONE, Pottstown, Pa…………………….5260*
2.Randy Stoudt #22, Pottstown, Pa………………………..4725*****
3.Ron Kline #3, Salfordville, Pa…………………………..4460**
4.Dean Stoudt #77, East Greenville, Pa…………………..4404
5.John Giesler #ZT1,Aston, Pa……………………………4179
6.Lou Egrie #X4, Willow Grove, Pa………………………3824*
7.Rick Todorow #93, Quakertown, Pa…………………….3808
8.Mike Kellner #57, Lansdale, Pa…………………………3803
9.Terry Snyder #4s,Green Lane, Pa……………………….3782
10.Brian Shuey #5D, Hamburg, Pa……………………….3707
11.Dean Schaeffer #39,Pottstown, Pa…………………….3699
12.Doug Walton #02,Royersford, Pa……………………..3684
13.Jason Miller #44,Germansville,Pa…………………….3662***
14.Steve Sennott #61,Gilbertsville, Pa……………………3553
15.Junior Grebe #73, Gilbertsville,Pa…………………….3458*
16.Chris Shuey #21,Orefield, Pa…………………………3437*****
17.Kelly Snyer #102,Green Lane, Pa…………………….2975
18.Kyle Pensinger #7, Lyon Station, Pa…………………2781
19.Mike Steinmetz #91, Reading, Pa…………………….2730
20.Steve Todorow #83, Quakertown, Pa…………………2597
Other feature winners: Lee Miller

CAR OWNERS
1. Ty Zeigler #One………………….5260
2. Jack Grocki & Chris Hudak #22..4725
3. Junior Grebe #3.…………………4460
4. T&B Racing #77.………………..4204
5. Elie Giesler #ZT1.……………….4179

JEFF STRUNK AND CHUCK SCHUTZ TAKE NASCAR TITLES AT GRANDVIEW SPEEDWAY

BECHTELSVILLE, PA October 2, 2004 … For the fourth time in his career Jeff Strunk was able to earn the 2004 NASCAR Dodge Weekly Series Modified Championship at Grandview Speedway. The Bethel, PA professional stock car racer also won the titles in 2000, 2002, and 2003. Chuck Schutz of Pottstown, PA was able to win his second NASCAR ShorTrack Late Model Championship. Schutz was also champion in 1998.
The two champions will be honored at the annual Grandview Speedway Awards Banquet at the Gilbertsville, PA Fire Hall on November 20th. Tickets for the event, normally a sellout, are available for just $27.00 from Vicki Gehris. Reservations may be made by telephoning Ms. Gehris at 610.367.2776.
Strunk, driving for successful Blue Bell, PA businessman Chad Sinon, won five NASCAR Modified stock car feature races and tallied up 4946 points to top multi-time champion Craig VonDohren (Oley), winner of two features, in the chase for the lucrative title. VonDohren earned 4844 counters.
The Modified champion will receive $10,000 for his track title in addition to a sizeable check from NASCAR for his Dodge Weekly Series Championship. Strunk will also receive a sizeable check, in the area of $15,000, for finishing third in the chase for the NASCAR New England Regional championship.
The four time champion will also receive a trip for two to Aruba, departing from Philadelphia on November 27th and returning on December 4th. The trip is valued at more than $3,000 and is given to the champion each year as a perk from the Rogers family for the racer’s outstanding support of Grandview Speedway. Details on the trip can be had by telephoning Marilyn Saxton at 215.752.2392.
Strunk and Sinon have already announced that they will return to try for a third straight NASCAR Dodge Weekly Series Modified Championship and will shoot for the elusive NASCAR New England Regional title that is worth more than $45,000. In fact Strunk will have young Mike Gular, an outstanding talent at Grandview, as a teammate for 2005 in addition to Bob Trapper.
Schutz, winner of just one feature race this season, used consistency to bring the Total Rental sponsored Late Model team a second championship. Schutz tallied 5260 points to top five feature winner Randy Stoudt (Pottstown) in the chase for the lucrative title. Defending champion Stoudt had 4725 points.
Schutz will pick up track and NASCAR point fund money plus some other perks at the annual banquet.
Craig VonDohren will pick up $1000 cash from Rossi Welding of Reading, PA and D&S Archery of Barto, PA for being the top qualifying heat winner (seven wins) in the NASCAR sanctioned stock car racing events.
Chris Shuey had eight NASCAR Late Model qualifying heat victories and that will earn him the major share of Bonus Bucks being offered by Devine Transport of Honeybrook, PA.
Other outstanding performers from the NASCAR sanctioned events will share in point fund money and special awards .
Voting for the Most Popular Driver Awards, sponsored by Ernie Saxton Communications, Inc. publisher of the Grandview Groove Track Magazine continues until November 1st.
There are a few copies of the colorful T.H.Properties Freedom 76 program book that remain available. The 56 page book, loaded with color photos, championship stories, a history of the race, point standings and much more, is available for just $5.00 (includes postage and handling) from ESC, Inc. 1448 Hollywood Avenue, Langhorne, PA 19047.
The 2005 season is tentatively set to start on Saturday, March 26th with a FREE TO THE PUBLIC practice session. The chase for the lucrative track championship kicks on Saturday, April 2nd, with the Patriot Bank sponsored opening night featuring the Modifieds and Late Models.
Opportunities for event sponsorships, track magazine advertising, billboard advertising and other marketing through motorsports programs are available for the 2005 season. In addition information on group rates, employee nights and other fun activities at Grandview Speedway is available from Ernie Saxton Communications, Inc. at 215.752.7797, fax 215.752.1518 or email at Esaxton144@aol.com.
Grandview Speedway is located on Passmore Road just off Route 100 in Bechtelsville, PA just 10 miles north of Pottstown. For information telephone 610.754.7688 or visit the track website at www.grandviewspeedway.com where fans are invited to sign up for the free FAN NEWS mailing list which will keep them informed of the latest news from the speedway.

FINAL UNOFFICIAL GRANDVIEW SPEEDWAY NASCAR POINT STANDINGS
NASCAR DODGE WEEKLY SERIES MODIFIEDS
1. Jeff Strunk #88, Bethel, Pa……………………………4946*****
2.Craig VonDohren #70D, Oley, Pa……………………4844**
3.Meme DeSantis #357, Temple, Pa…………………….4477**
4.Jon Kellner #85am, Lansdale, Pa………………………4271****
5.Keith Brightbill #14, Mohnton, Pa…………………….4204
6.Doug Manmiller #00, Wyomissing, Pa………………..4004**
7.Mike Gular #53, Harleysville, Pa………………………3995
8.Kenny Gilmore #45, Fleetwood, Pa………………… 3752
9.Shawn Reimert #58s, Oley, Pa………………………..3652
10.Kevin Hartnett #81, Perkasie, Pa…………………….3479
11.Tracy Readinger #2T, Oley, Pa………………………3465*
12.Terry Meitzler #5 &#61,Kutztown, Pa………………3264
13.Ray Swinehart #327,Bechtelsville, Pa……………….3208
14.Kyle Weiss #21K, Hamburg, Pa……………………..3143
15.Rick Schaffer #77, Woxall, Pa……………………….3062
16.Danny Erb #44, Boyertown, Pa………………………2954
17.Cliff Quinn #69, Coopersburg, Pa……………………2582
18.Donny Erb #42, Douglassville, Pa……………………2564
19.John Willman #74W, Birdsboro, Pa………………….2541
20.Barry Readinger #386,Fleetwood, Pa…………………2286
Other feature winners were Steve Swinehart, Sean Merkel and Kerry Kratz
* - feature winner

1.Chuck Schutz #ONE, Pottstown, Pa…………………….5260*
2.Randy Stoudt #22, Pottstown, Pa………………………..4725*****
3.Ron Kline #3, Salfordville, Pa…………………………..4460**
4.Dean Stoudt #77, East Greenville, Pa…………………..4404
5.John Giesler #ZT1,Aston, Pa……………………………4179
6.Lou Egrie #X4, Willow Grove, Pa………………………3824*
7.Rick Todorow #93, Quakertown, Pa…………………….3808
8.Mike Kellner #57, Lansdale, Pa…………………………3803
9.Terry Snyder #4s,Green Lane, Pa……………………….3782
10.Brian Shuey #5D, Hamburg, Pa……………………….3707
11.Dean Schaeffer #39,Pottstown, Pa…………………….3699
12.Doug Walton #02,Royersford, Pa……………………..3684
13.Jason Miller #44,Germansville,Pa…………………….3662***
14.Steve Sennott #61,Gilbertsville, Pa……………………3553
15.Junior Grebe #73, Gilbertsville,Pa…………………….3458*
16.Chris Shuey #21,Orefield, Pa…………………………3437*****
17.Kelly Snyer #102,Green Lane, Pa…………………….2975
18.Kyle Pensinger #7, Lyon Station, Pa…………………2781
19.Mike Steinmetz #91, Reading, Pa…………………….2730
20.Steve Todorow #83, Quakertown, Pa…………………2597
Other feature winners: Lee Miller

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