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                                                         Smith, Mahaney Join Forces for Oswego

The winningest driver in Slingshot history, Ryan Smith teams up with noted New York driver /owner Jim Mahaney to tackle the Briggs & Stratton Slingshot by Tobias Northwestern/Northeastern Dual Tour weekend at Oswego on June 16 & 17th. 

Ryan will be attempting to qualify the King Ferry, New York based Mahaney owned Slingshot as well as the Ford Focus Midget housed at Stroudsburg's S & S Speedways owned by Ryan's father, former modified driver Randy Smith. 

The weekend starts Friday June 16th at the newly built 1/6th mile dirt oval which Ryan is hoping to get to, schedule permitting. His main objective with the Mahaney team is to make a solid showing at the Oswego Speedway abbreviated asphalt layout on June 18th.Mahaney Motorsports is coming off a solid campaign with Mike Mahaney taking the #33 team car to a sweep of Briggs & Stratton Slingshot by Tobias Northwestern Tour wins at Starlite and Paradise in May with Jim notching a third and a seventh in the same events with his familiar # 30. 

Hoping to put a damper on the Mahaney Sweep will be Russ Kisselburg, Rick LaMont, Devon and Dylan Parmenter, Jim Pollard, Melissa Garno, Chad King, Dave DePaulo and the fine array of Slingshot drivers from the Northeast.
Check out www.oswegospeedway.com  and www.slingshotbytobias.com  for more info.

The Briggs & Stratton Slingshot by Tobias Tour has upcoming stops at Petaluma Speedway in sunny California on June 17th and a National event to be held at Wilson's Motorsports Track in Santuck, AL. on June 24th.

Cyco Custom Race Products
PO Box 24564
Indianapolis, IN 46224
304-210-8046
www.cycocustom.com

June 7, 2006

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:



Cyco Custom Race Products Debuts With Carbon Fiber Product Line

By Doc Lehman



Indianapolis, IN --- Management has just officially announced the formation of Cyco Custom Race Products, a new manufacturer that produces and specializes in carbon fiber products and components for the racing industry with products focused primarily on dirt Late Models, Sprint Cars and Modifieds. The new company, formed by Cy Wilson and Clint Doll, have also launched a new website located at www.cycocustom.com  Cyco Custom is already drawing a lot of attention and interest, picking up customers on a daily basis from the world of racing.

“Cyco Custom is manufacturing light weight Carbon Fiber race car products. The lightweight product line ranges from hood scoops (4.5 ounces), wheel covers (4.5 ounces) to oil cooler covers (3.5 ounces), along with additional products in the Dirt Late Model market. We are also producing and paying special attention to Carbon Fiber Sprint Car and Modified components as well. Our entire product line can be found on-line at www.cycocustom.com ”  stated Cy Wilson, who will head up manufacturing from the Cyco Custom headquarters. “We’re introducing some new generation parts that are extremely light (mere ounces), mega strong and durable but yet extremely flexible and adaptable to any racecar.”

The flexibility and strength of the product was a major priority to Cyco Custom. And after much research the team has developed a specialty resin for the Carbon Fiber products that allows much needed flex for the products, but yet doesn't compromise the strength and integrity of the product!

"We all know how strong Carbon Fiber is, but our challenge was to make a product that would also adapt with the nature of a race car and allow for maximum flex, but still keep the strength and durability of the product unchanged,” continued Wilson. “After a lot of trial and error, we came up with the right combination. It's really unbelievable how far you can flex these parts and not hurt the product, but at the same time keeping the product lightweight and extremely strong and durable."

Wilson is a former dirt Late Model crew chief who spent a number of years on the team of Australian dirt Late Model star Craig Vosbergen in addition to administering crew and crew chief duties with such American stars as Steve Shaver and Eric Jacobsen, among others.

Some of first components being developed by Cyco Custom Race Products for Dirt Late Models include Hood Scoops, Air Boxes, Wheel Covers, Oil Cooler Covers, Roofs and Roof strips. In the Sprint Car market the company has produced Front Wing Caps, Top Wing Caps, Shock Covers and Wheel Covers. The Modified product line currently consists of roofs, roof strips, wheel covers, shock covers and oil cooler covers. Cyco Custom is currently working on additional product designs and hopes to have those available by mid-summer.

Carbon fiber is a high strength, high stiffness synthetic fiber that is used in a variety of structural and electrical applications. Carbon fiber composites have amazing structural properties. Carbon fiber composites are ten times stronger than steel, yet are still five times lighter. In comparison to aluminum, carbon fiber composites are eight times stronger, two times stiffer, but still 1.5 times lighter. Carbon fiber composites have superior fatigue properties to all known metallic structures, and when coupled with the proper resins, carbon fiber composites are one of the most corrosion resistant materials available.

“There is definitely a market for this,” added Wilson. “Time will tell in the next few months but interest has exceeded our original expectations.”

Wilson also feels his long tenure working in dirt racing allows Cyco Custom the advantage of knowing and understanding what teams want and need. “That’s been a big thing from our point of view,” commented Wilson. “It’s got to be practical as well as useful. It makes it a lot easier for us to relate to the drivers and teams and their wants and needs. The experience working on race cars the last 10 years has been an will be an extreme advantage for us when designing and developing the product.”

Among some of the drivers who are already using Cyco Custom Race Products components include dirt Late Model stars Earl Pearson, Jr., Matt Miller, Steve Shaver, Eric Jacobsen, Joe Kosiski, Eric Myers (who with Kyle Figley have been instrumental in the early stages), Jared Teegarden, Paul Wilmoth and Steve Wilmoth. Sprint Car drivers who have already began accumulating Cyco Custom race Products parts include Dean Jacobs, who participated in some design work, Brian Leppo and Jamie Martin while Modified star Kenny Johnson driving the Hassy Chassis house car is also a Cyco Custom race Products customer.

The new website, located at: http://www.cycocustom.com  is comprehensive and detailed. The website showcases each individual product and all the various options associated with each. The site is 100% E-Commerce oriented and allows for secure on-line purchasing by using any major credit card. Customers can call the Cyco Custom offices to place their order (304-210-8046). Product orders will ship with-in 24-hours of the order. Carbon Fiber product comes standard in a black/black carbon fiber finish with options of Silver/Silver. Cyco Custom can also custom paint the product (Wrisco Color Specs) to match the color scheme you are currently using on your racecar.

Another aspect of Cyco Custom is their Carbon Fiber Concept option. Any interested person can submit a concept part for a custom quote to produce in carbon fiber (not just race related parts). Cyco Custom will review the request and contact you with-in 48-hours with a custom quote to have your custom product produced.

"If you can dream it up, we can re-produce it with Carbon Fiber,” explained Wilson. “While we have our existing product line, anyone who is interested in a custom quote on anything they would like to have produced just needs to give us a call or fill out our ‘Custom Concept Form’ on-line."

For additional information on Cyco Custom Race Products contact the company at: Cyco Custom Race Products, PO Box 24564, Indianapolis, IN 46224. Telephone: 304-210-8046 or visit the website at: www.cycocustom.com 

-Prepared by Lehman Motorsports Services



 

For Immediate Release:
Geisler Racing
Jason Shank : jshank@dirttrackdigest.com

#1 Cochran Automotive Night This Friday In Store For Geisler Racing

Cranberry, PA (June 5, 2006) The Geisler Racing team and 2005 National Dirt Late Model Hall of Fame Inductee, Lynn Geisler couldn’t escape the “scattered” rain showers this past weekend as Lernerville Speedway and Pittsburgh’s Pennsylvania Motor Speedway both had to cancel due to inclement weather.

This Friday is a special night for the Geisler racing team as they will celebrate their 25th Anniversary with #1 Cochran Automotive at the Lernerville Speedway. It will be Fan Appreciation Night as well as #1 Cochran Night at the Speedway. Lernerville will feature a spectacular Zambelli ground and aerial Fireworks display as well as an autograph session with Lynn Geisler. Lynn will also have his #1 Cochran Automotive, Marshall Stamping, Groff Tractor & Equipment Inc., Tri-State Hose & Supply, Bolea Oil, Rocket Chassis Grand Prix on display before the nights festivities.

Geisler leads the ‘Budweiser Points’ at Lernerville Speedway by 19 points over Ken Schaltenbrand going into this week’s event. Lynn sits 7th in the point standings at PPMS. The Geisler Gang will attempt to improve that position this Saturday.

Lynn Geisler and Geisler Racing would like to thank all of their sponsors and supporters:
#1 Cochran GM MegaCenter, Hotsy, Marshall Stamping, Groff Tractor & Equipment Inc., Tri-State Hose & Supply, Bolea Oil, Rocket Chassis, Easy Care, American Race Tire, Lias Tire, Rhodes Performance, Afco Shocks, Appleton Power Rack & Pinions, Barry Grant, BultlerBuilt Motorsports Equipment, Calico Coatings, DirtTrackDigest.com, Dynatech, Frankland Racing Supply, Kunzler Signs & Decals, Mechanix Wear, Scott Performance Wire, Setrab Oil Coolers, Speed Bear Fasteners, Stewart Warner, Turbo Blue Racing Fuel, Ultra Shield Race Products, and Wrisco Industries Inc.

For more information on Lynn Geisler and Geisler Racing visit:
www.LynnGeisler.com

Media Contact: Jason Shank - www.dirttrackdigest.com
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Dirt Track Digest
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June 4, 2006

RANDY HALL COLLECTS USMC DUNHAM MEMORIAL CASH

E. Smethport, PA

Randy Hall, the hottest driver in the twin state region kept up his winning with another pair of wins Saturday night at McKean County Raceway. The  Maynard’s Electric super stocks were running their biggest event in track history on Armed Forces, Edmond Chevrolet/Ed Shults Toyota*Scion, Fassett  Lane Bldg and Home Center night. The two thousand dollar to win Jason  Dunham Memorial in honor of USMC Corporal Dunham, who died sacrificing  himself to save fellow marines in a grenade attack in April of 2004 in Iraq.

The two thousand dollar to win Jason Dunham Memorial for the Maynard  Electric super stocks was on tap. Rich Michael and current track point  leader Randy Hall paced the twenty-four super stocks to Tony VanPelt’s green flag. Hall jumped into the lead off turn two as Michael and Jeremy  Wonderling followed. The first yellow came on lap two for Junior Peters,  who was sitting in turn 2 facing the wrong direction. Hall again jumped into the lead and on lap four, defending track champion TJ Shaw moved into 
the top three as him and Jeff Cheesebro pushed Wonderling back to fifth.

Lap five saw Hall still in front with Todd Hansen jumping into the top five  from his twelfth starting spot. Hansen would dispose of Cheesebro on lap 7  for the fourth spot as he followed the trio of Hall, Michael and Shaw. Lap  9 yellow eliminated two of the top four runners as Hansen came to a stop on
the backstretch and the third place car of TJ Shaw stopped on the front  stretch, both were done for the night. Hall, Michael, Cheesebro, Jeremy Wonderling and Steve Dixon rounded out the top five. On the restart Mr. Excitement, Jeremy Wonderling made a great move to jump into second and was  looking to repeat his win from the night before at Black Rock but that came to a end on lap 12 when he spun off turn two resulting in another yellow.

During this caution, third place runner, Rich Michael went pitside with a left rear flat. Cheesbro would not inherit second behind the fast blue #10 of Hall, while Steve Fields was sitting a surprising third with Tim Schram and Dixon rounding out the top five. Hall would sprint out in front of the field on the restart and would lead non stop the last seventeen laps. The true race now was behind Hall in the field as the ageless veteran, Ron Baker moved into the top five on lap 17, but only was there for a lap as fifteenth
starter, AJ Young moved into the top five. Lap 20 saw AJ dispose of Fields for fourth and it appeared the #33 of Young was the only car that may have a  shot at the leader Hall if there another caution appeared. As the laps  clicked off, Hall was in another zipcode and the battle now was for fifth as
Dixon got around Fields for the position and on lap six, Dave Miller put Fields back to seventh as Miller charged from shotgun position in the field. 

But, it would be Randy Hall winning his biggest payday of his career  easily over Cheesbro, Schram, Young and Dixon.

A very emotional post race ceremony included the members of the four military branches, the Dunham family, friends and members of the Hall racing  team as they honored Jason Dunham. A very beautiful military style plaque  was awarded to Hall. In a very classy move the Olean, NY driver turned and  gave it back to Dan Dunham and family. The three heat race winners were Todd  Rice, Hansen and Cheesbro.

A misty rain returned to the track just as the Advantage Rental Sportsman entered the track for their main event that saw Jeremy Ensell and Shaun  Freeland on the front row. Ensell would jump into the lead out of turn two. Third place starter, Billy Uhl followed into second. Jim Meyers brought  out the first  yellow on lap 2 as he spun his yellow #45 in turn three. On  the restart, Ensell could not hold off the Zippo sponsored #34 of Uhl as  Ryan Learn leaped into second ahead of Ensell. The fifth lap marker still  saw Uhl in front but Randy Hall was rim riding his way into the fifth  position. A lap six yellow for the spun cars of Meyers and John Woodward in  turn one tighten up the field as two of the top sportsman cars of Greg Oakes  and Hall were sitting third and fifth. Oakes had a great restart and on  lap  seven beat Uhl to the line as Hall went to the top side again to jump up to third over Travis Asel and Rich Michael. Lap nine would see Hall move into  second as Uhl would be third and Michael and Asel swapped positions.

Lap eleven saw a five car caution being waved in turn three for Ensell,  Woodward, Meyers, Terry Pangrazio and Shaun Freeland. The final four laps  were just awesome as Oakes and Hall went at it again as they did one week  earlier and on lap fourteen of the fifteen lap event, Hall went to the low  side of Oakes to grab the lead as Uhl was still sitting in third. Hall  would win by two car lengths over Oakes  as the top duo finished 1-2 for the   second week in a row, Uhl was third, Michael and Asel rounded out the top five. Heat winners were Learn and Meyers.

The Coca-Cola street stocks rolled onto the speedway as the light mist had  subsided and Lance Palmer would jump into the lead over John Miller at the  start. This event went without a yellow and Palmer made use of his front  row starting spot. Point leader, Andy Michael moved into fifth on lap seven  as he was charging from his eleventh place starting spot. Two laps later,  he put Justin Tatlow back to fifth and on lap twelve he moved into third,  but there was no catching Lance Palmer as he won easily of Mike Asel, Michael, Tatlow and Vic Vena. Heat winners were: Brad Bigley, Brett Smith  and Chris Austin.

The R&M Home and Auto / AMSOIL mini stocks were up next as the late evening  was approaching Sunday morning. Smethport driver, Dan Cunningham set pace  for the 4cyl mini stocks. The past few weeks, the #35 of Cunningham has been improving, but snake bitten with bad luck. That all changed on this  night as he lead the entire distance on won his first feature event of his  career and became the fourth different winner in the mini stocks this year. 

The Interstate Micro Mini sprints were on hand for the night at their fifteen lap feature saw Chris Stanko and Steve Dunmire pacing the field.  Dunmire immediately grabbed the lead and would never be  challenged. The top five were Dunmire, point leader Jay Groves, Doug Karlene, Robert Robertson
and Mike Shall.

During a break between the heat events and the main feature, current United Late Model Series point leader and all-time MCR Late Model feature winner,  Todd Andrews hot lapped his brand new CJ Rayburn dirt late model and  unofficially broke the track record of 15.02 seconds set by Mike Balzano
with a lap of 14.9 around the very tacky and fast 1/3 mile oval.

The MCR management team of Ken Leet, Rod Biehler and Tom Gleason would like to thank all the fans for coming out despite the inclement weather which saw  a rain storm around 6PM that pushed the starting time back a hour and a  half. McKean County Raceway will be dark this coming Saturday night but  will be back in action on Saturday, June 17th with a R&M Home and Auto /  AMSOIL mini stock special and round out the month of June with two special “THURSDAY NIGHT THUNDERS” that will feature the return of the United Late Model Series and the ground pounding dirt late models.

Full Results:

MAYNARD ELECTRIC SUPER STOCKS:
“Jason Dunham Memorial”

Randy Hall, Jeff Cheesbro, Tim Schram, AJ Young, Steve Dixon, Dave Miller, Steve Fields, Ron Baker, Dan Cobb, Dean Layfield, Jeremy Wonderling, Todd Rice, Dan Dunham, Joe Watson, Greg Oakes, Junior Peters, Mike Wonderling Jr., Rich Michael, TJ Shaw, Todd Hansen, John Rivers, Duane Daniels, Matt Cobb, Bruce Miller and Paul Grigsby (DNS)

ADVANTAGE RENTAL SPORTSMAN:

Randy Hall, Greg Oakes, Billy Uhl, Rich Michael, Travis Asel, Paul Geiger,  Damon Lewis, Jim Meyers, Dave Norton Jr., Jeremy Ensell, John Woodward, Bob Mohney, Darren Tarabori, Terry Pangrazio, Shaun Freeland, Ryan Learn and Gerry Schimp (DNS)

COCA-COLA STREET STOCKS:

Lance Palmer, Mike Asel, Andy Michael, Justin Tatlow, Vic Vena, Brad Bigley,  John Miller, Chris Austin, Joe Layfield, Brett Smith, Aaron Peters, Jason  Dobson, Craig Rex, Rich Hemphill, Matt Olson, John Williams, Jason Schoonover, Jerry Blum, Robert Ayers and Doug Crawford

R&M HOME AND AUTO MINI STOCKS:

Dan Cunningham, Nick Snazak, Steve Mowery, Craig Bedell, Dave Burdick,  Robert Hauber, Norm Varner, Bruno Mowery, Katie Bedell, Matt Spittler, Steve Gee, Jeff Ganoung, Kyle Bedell, Scott Fuller and Matthew Ball

INTERSTATE MICRO SPRINTS:

Steve Dunmire, Jay Groves, Doug Karlene, Robert Robertson, Mike Shall, John Smith, Shawn Mott, Randy Taylor, Chris Stanko, Phil Mott and David Hawkins.

Wednesday, May 31, 2006 : 11:54 PM
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JEREMY FUNK & BRUCE HIBBS WIN AT KUTZTOWN

I know Gregg will have the complete finishing order for each division (at least I'm hoping he got them), but I thought I would list the top five from each division in the meantime...
Jesse Hartman appeared to have the field covered in Wednesday night's 270cc feature at the Fairgrounds. Hartman's mount broke at the halfway point, though, handing the top spot over to Jeremy Funk. Jeremy then held off a determined Pat Bealer over the final ten laps to record the victory.

Bruce Hibbs, Jr. notched the 600cc triumph. Brett Arndt, who started 9th, made life miserable for Hibbs for most of the 20-lapper, but Bruce slowly extended his advantage during the last few laps, taking the checkered by several car lengths.

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Upcoming events: Saturday, June 10th; Regular show featuring modifieds, late models, street stocks and thrillers

Brunnhoelzl Notches First Career Modified Victory at Mountain Speedway


St. Johns, PA- Many area tracks succumbed to Mother Nature Saturday, but passing showers never touched the asphalt on the third-miler. Instead, Eddie Brunnhoelzl was showered with applause in victory lane after he grabbed his first career-modified victory at the facility.

The 30-lap Balliet’s Country Corners modified feature began with Ernie Dengler pacing the field to the drop of the green flag. After leading one lap, Dengler was out muscled by Eddie Brunnhoelzl for the top spot.

Brunnhoelzl remained out front with Andy Walko and Chris Whitenight hot on his tail. Chaz Serman joined the mix and swapped positions with Whitenight after a few laps. With twelve laps in the books, Brian Defebo got underneath Walko for second as they entered turn one. Defebo appeared to have the car to beat, as he quickly reeled in Brunnhoelzl.

With a bold turn one maneuver, Defebo grabbed the top spot in lap twenty. The pass however, was called back because the caution waved under the same lap when Don Wagner had problems near the pit exit. It was under the same caution that Defebo gave up his second position on the track and went pit side. He did not return to action.

With twenty-six laps completed it was still Brunnhoelzl out front, but now over Rusty Smith. The two waged a door-to-door battle until the second and final yellow flew when Whitenight got into Kory Rabenold in turn one.

Despite heavy pressure from Smith, Brunnhoelzl held on for the hard fought win, enroot to his first career modified victory at the speedway. Smith finished second, while Walko, Wayne Szerencsits and Serman rounded out the top five. “This feels awesome”, noted the young Long Island, NY hot shoe (Brunnhoelzl). “We didn’t have the best car out there, but once twenty-six laps were in, there was no way I was going to let anyone by me”.

Tim Santee and Eddie Brunnhoelzl won heat races.

Beau Drobot paced the late model field to the drop of the green flag in the 25-lap feature, but Mike Rodriguez, Jr. made an inside bid for the lead as the two entered turn three. As the two raced side-by-side they touched. The end result was a red fag condition after Rodriguez nailed the turn four wall. Rodriguez seemed shook up, but was uninjured. Joe Hoffman was also collected in the incident.

Mike Coll assumed the top spot for the restart. Although out front, Coll had to contend with Drobot and Joe Barbush, as the two were determined to catch and dispose of Coll. While the two were racing out of turn two, Drobot checked up and Barbush got into the back end of him, which sent him around. Both drivers restarted from the tail end of the field, which moved Hoffman up to second.

Hoffman made his attempt for the lead when he drove underneath Coll as they raced down the backstretch. The two touched and Hoffman went spinning, which brought out the lap thirteen yellow. Hoffman was done for the day.

Coll (Long Island, NY) remained out front over the closing laps and cruised to his second feature win of the season over Joe Brown, Drobot, Barbush and Joe Oliver.

Beau Drobot won the heat race.

The 20-lap street stock feature took the stage and Glenn Heckman paced the field from the pole. Heckman held off Barry Callavini, Brad Barbush and Eric Danyluk during the opening laps, but Barbush took command with five laps in the books.

Barbush remained in command by mid-race, but the battle for second grew between Norm Barnes, Jim Yamelski, Paul Frantz and Scott Meckes. When they weren’t two and three wide, the top four or five cars were literally nose-to-tail. Meckes eventually worked his way around Barnes and Frantz, and then went after Yamelski in hot pursuit of second. Again, side-by-side, they dueled for the spot.

With the two fighting for second, Barbush (Drums, PA) went on to pick up his first street stock feature win in nearly two years. Yamelski edged out Meckes for second. Frantz and Barnes rounded out the top five.

After winning the heat race earlier in the evening, Jamie Damon started the 20-lap four-cylinder thriller feature from the pole. He paced the field to the green with Travis Fisher to his outside. Damon shot out front when the green flew, and Fisher glued himself to Damon’s rear bumper.

After starting third, Duane Garrison got underneath Fisher for second. He brought Harry Sager and Joe Sherman with him. By mid-race, it was still Damon out front, but Garrison and Sager fought relentlessly for second. At this point in the race, Bill Halstead joined the top five.

A quick caution for debris flew with thirteen laps in. When green flag racing resumed, Damon continued out front. Although pressured from all of the cars in the top five, Damon (Fern Glen, PA) held his line over the remaining laps and scored his first career victory.

Woot Lawrence grabbed the heat win in the 4C super modifieds, which gave him the pole position for the 20-lap feature. In dominating fashion, Lawrence took the win over Mike Renn and Greg Thomas.

Modified (30-laps) 1. Eddie Brunnhoelzl III 2. Rusty Smith 3. Andy Walko 4. Wayne Szerencsits 5. Chaz Serman 6. Tim Santee 7. Brian Defebo 8. Kory Rabenold 9. Lou Strohl 10. Ernie Dengler 11. Chris Whitenight 12. Don Wagner 13. Marisa Niederauer 14. Rodney Gruber 15. Brian MacQueen DNS: Zane Zeiner

Fast Lap: Rusty Smith, 14.095

Hard Charger(s): Rusty Smith & Wayne Szerencsits, 8 positions

Late Model (25-laps) 1. Mike Coll 2. Joe Brown 3. Beau Drobot 4. Joe Barbush 5. Joe Oliver 6. Joe Hoffman 7. Frank Katona 8. Mike Rodriguez, Jr.

Fast Lap: Joe Hoffman, 15.144

Hard Charger: Joe Brown, 4 positions

Street Stock (20-laps) 1. Brad Barbush 2. Jim Yamelski 3. Scott Meckes 4. Paul Frantz 5. Norm Barnes 6. Randy Ahner, Jr 7. Brad Kline 8. Barry Callavini 9. Eric Danyluk 10. Jennifer Kutz 11. Todd Ahner 12. Glenn Heckman 13. Gary VanOrden 14. Rich Dimarco 15. Todd Barbush 16. Chip Wanamaker DNS: Todd Geist

Fast Lap: Brad Barbush, 16.066

Hard Charger(s): Scott Meckes, 6 positions

Four Cylinder Thriller (20-laps) 1. Jamie Damon 2. Duane Garrison 3. Joe Sherman 4. Harry Sager 5. William Halstead 6. Coltin Judge 7. Travis Fisher 8. Scott Adams 9. Kyle Heckman 10. Bob Wink

Fast Lap: Joe Sherman, 18.505

Hard Charger(s): Joe Sherman & Coltin Judge, 2 positions

4C super modifieds (20-laps) 1. Woot Lawrence 2. Mike Renn 3. Greg Thomas 4. Randy Zuidema 5. Fred Bertrand 6. Chuck Gilbert 7. Wes Gilbert

For immediate release . . . . Contact: Vince Vicari
Phone: 610-678-9377

410 Sprint Feature Added

Palmer Candy Feeds Sweet Tooth at Susquehanna June 15th

Newberrytown, PA: If it wasn’t enough to see an Advanced Auto Parts Super DIRT Modified Series at Susquehanna Speedway Park on Thursday, June 15th in the Palmer Candy School’s Out 100 and three  former modified champions challenge the Great American School Bus Racers, then what else can satisfy your sweet tooth? What about a make-up 410 sprint car feature? Sweeeet!

R.M. Palmer Company, America’s favorite holiday candy since 1948 will host the gala evening of racing that now includes a complete 410 sprint car feature at no extra admission cost. Talk about a sweet deal!

Susquehanna Speedway Park management, Todd and Rhonda Fisher and promoter, Vince Vicari has agreed to run the regularly scheduled events with the modifieds which will include the Extreme stocks, the Penn Mar Vintage Club racers, the Great American School Bus Race and a 410 sprint car feature
rained out from June 1st.

Fans from that June 1st event can use their rain checks and could combine a discount for attending the June 8th or 9th events and conceivably pay just $6 for the Palmer Candy School’s Out 100 modified show on June 15th.  Everyone that attends the June 8th or June 9th events at Susquehanna
Speedway Park will  receive a grandstand only $5.00 off coupon for the DIRT modified event on June 15th.

Former RSCA champions Kenny Brightbill, Jack Johnson and Jamie Mills will be competing against the locals in the Great American Bus Race. It has been said around the speedway that there is “no way”  those modified boys aretaking that trophy. Kids can receive a school bus ride around 6:00 PM prior
to the warm-ups.

The national anthem will be sung by ninth grader Taylor Eben of Kutztown. Taylor is a member of the  Berks Junior County Chorus and has been taking singing and acting lessons for nine years. She has appeared in such local productions as Annie, Cinderella, Beauty & the Beast, Anything Goes and
Rumpelstiltskin.

Grandstand gates will open at 5:00 PM while the pit registration will open at 4:00 PM with time trials to begin at 6:30 PM. Racing will start at the regular scheduled Thursday time at 7:30 PM. The 410 sprints will lead off the program at 7:30 PM with their 25 lap affair followed by the modified heats. The other three divisions will run a feature only format in order to keep within a well orchestrated time schedule.

Everyone that attends the June 8th or June 9th events at Susquehanna Speedway Park will receive a grandstand only $5.00 off coupon for the DIRT modified event on June 15th.

The DIRT Touring Twelve Modifieds will be led by current point leader Billy Decker, defending champion Tim Fuller and two-time Susquehanna winner Brett Hearn. Kenny Brightbill and New Egypt champion, Frank Cozze have each won DIRT events in the past at Susquehanna and will lead the local posse.

“This event will have everything,” says Mark Schlott, Vice President of Operations for Palmer Candy. “The fans should feel like kids in a candy store,” he added jokingly, “With a little help from Palmer Candy, of course.”

June 2, 2006

PRESS RELEASE
 

Launch of Girlracer clothing label designed by Patricia Therese

 Girlracer are pleased to announce the launch of their new lifestyle clothing brand designed by Patricia Therese.   This design-led sports brand has its roots firmly in Motor sport, extreme sport and fitness and is inspired by women who have a passion for life.  Patricia has designed for a number of years in both ladies and men’s fashion, ranging from cutting edge to more formal brands.  She is looking to expand the ‘girlracer’ label to include both sports and club wear.  The Girlracer range can currently be purchased online at http://www.girlracerzone.com   and will be available in selected high street stores.  New designs and garments coming soon. 

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Twin 20’s This Week For Geisler Racing

Cranberry, PA (May 30, 2006) The Geisler Racing team and 2005 National Dirt Late Model Hall of Fame Inductee, Lynn Geisler made their way to Pittsburgh’s Pennsylvania Motor Speedway for twin 20-lap features this past Saturday after rain forced the cancellation of Friday’s festivities at the Lernerville Speedway.

Geisler would start on the outside of the front row in the first 20-lap feature event along side defending track champion John Flinner. Third starting Michael Davis got a great start when the green flag dropped to put Geisler back to the third position as current PPMS point leader Lou Bradich also got by. After a caution, Bradich took the lead from Davis and one lap later Geisler also got by Davis to put his #1 Cochran Rocket Chassis back up to the second spot. Geisler was reeling in Bradich only to have something on the car fail going into turn three. Lynn was unable to keep the car off of the wall and had to retire from the first 20-lap feature event with a 17th place finish.

In between feature’s the Geisler Gang were hard at work getting the #1 Cochran Automotive, Marshall Stamping, Groff Tractor & Equipment Inc., Tri-State Hose & Supply, Bolea Oil, Rocket Chassis GTO ready for the second 20-lap feature event. The crew was able to the car race ready for the second race as Lynn would have to start the event in the 15th position. Lynn seemed to have one of the fastest race cars on the track but just not enough time as he was able to make his way up to the 8th position when the checkered flag fell. Lynn was awarded the Hard Charger award for his efforts.

The team will again be at Lernerville Speedway this upcoming Friday as well as PPMS on Saturday. Next week, June 9th, will be “Fan Appreciation Night” at the Lernerville Speedway as well as #1 Cochran Night. Not only will there be a spectacular Zambelli ground and aerial Fireworks display, Lynn Geisler will also have his car on display and signing autographs before the action gets underway.

Lynn Geisler and Geisler Racing would like to thank all of their sponsors and supporters:
#1 Cochran GM MegaCenter, Hotsy, Marshall Stamping, Groff Tractor & Equipment Inc., Tri-State Hose & Supply, Bolea Oil, Rocket Chassis, Easy Care, American Race Tire, Lias Tire, Rhodes Performance, Afco Shocks, Appleton Power Rack & Pinions, Barry Grant, BultlerBuilt Motorsports Equipment, Calico Coatings, DirtTrackDigest.com, Dynatech, Frankland Racing Supply, Kunzler Signs & Decals, Mechanix Wear, Scott Performance Wire, Setrab Oil Coolers, Speed Bear Fasteners, Stewart Warner, Turbo Blue Racing Fuel, Ultra Shield Race Products, and Wrisco Industries Inc.

For more information on Lynn Geisler and Geisler Racing visit:
www.LynnGeisler.com

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                          Fitzgerald, Pease and Stewart Take ‘NEETS ‘Racin Rich Johnson Memorial Wins


St Johns, PA- High temperatures and sunny skies set the stage for the running of the ABC Car Crushing NEETS Holiday Stock Car Series ‘Racin Rich Johnson Memorial Monday at Mountain Speedway. Johnson’s long time friend and former teammate, Ray Fitzgerald, took the hard fought win over Tim Pauch in the Cascioli Roofing 6/8 cylinder division, while Ollie Stewart grabbed the Steel Seal 4 cylinder win over Joe Sherman. Bobby “Peaseman” Pease took the 49-lap Custom Classic TRUX victory over Rob McCormick and dedicated the win to Johnson’s family.

First on the card was the 6/8 cylinder division. Cindy Johnson was in attendance with Rich Johnson’s former Riverhead enduro car, which she paced the field with from the pole position in memory of her late husband. The fans all showed the #1 signal, in memory of ‘Racin Rich Johnson as Cindy came down the front stretch before pulling off the speedway.

“Slippery” Tom Slee led a field of sixty-four Cascioli Roofing 6/8 cylinder to the drop of the green flag, but was immediately overtaken by Richard Petey. Terry Nansteel worked through the traffic up front and passed Petey for the top spot with five laps in the books. However, Petey regained command after a red flag was thrown for April Makarewicz and Phil Lomanco when they collected on the front stretch.

Only a few laps after green flag racing resumed, Ray Fitzgerald caught and passed Petey. The two fought side-by-side for a number of laps, which allowed Ray Rothfuss and Dave Cascioli to close in. Rothfuss took command of the event on lap twenty-seven, but hit the pits with problems only nine circuits later.

Petey and Fitzgerald swapped the lead on six separate occasions over the remaining laps, but problems for Petey forced him to the infield for a couple of circuits. Over the laps remaining, it was Fitzgerald out front, but a hard charging Tim Pauch closed in fast. When the white flag flew, the two were nose to tail. Pauch attempted a low side pass out of turn four to the checkers, but was beaten by a tenth of a second, as Fitzgerald picked up his fourth NEETS win in his last four starts. Bobby Pease, Howie Bott and Dave Cascioli rounded out the top five.

The NEETS Custom Classic TRUX was up next with their 49-lap event. Jim Rotalano started on the pole and led the first fifteen circuits, but it didn’t take Harry Sager long to reel in the leader and take the top spot. In the meantime, Bobby Pease and Rob McCormick dueled side-by-side for second.

Pease disposed of McCormick and set his sights on Sager. With twenty-four laps in, Pease took control of the race and never looked back as he took the win over McCormick, John Cozza, Sager and Frank Katona. “It was a great day for me here today”, noted Pease. “My buddy Rich (Johnson) is here with all of us in spirit. This is for his family, in honor of him”.

The Steel Seal four cylinders were last to run, with a 99-lap enduro. Kenny Ferrer led the eighty-two-car field to the drop of the green, but Bob Haeger immediately shot out front. Without even a lap completed, the red flag flew when Gwen Sakowski and Bobby Coco collected off of turn four. Scott Ball then slid into the mix and his car rolled onto its side. Ball was uninjured, but not able to continue.

Jim Sykes grabbed the lead when racing resumed. At one point, Sykes had almost a half lap advantage on Ollie Stewart, who was running second, but that all changed when Sykes machine began overheating with thirty-five laps in the books. With Stewart in command, Joe Grocholski and Robin Vollmoeller battled their way into second and third respectively. Joe Sherman and Mike Mujsce also entered the top five.

Vollmoeller and Grocholski got around Stewart on lap sixty-two when a car stalled in turn three. When racing resumed Vollmoeller flattened a tire and headed pit side. Grocholski still led over Stewart, but with only four laps remaining, the leader encountered heavy lapped traffic. While working the traffic, Grocholski cut a tire and lost the lead. Stewart led the remaining circuits enroot to his first NEETS win. In victory lane, he commented that he used to race at Freeport Speedway and also at Riverhead Raceway with Robin Vollmoeller.

NEETS driver, Joe Cooper, sponsored lap 29 in the two car races. Joe gave $100 to the driver who led that lap in each division, along with $75 to the second and third place runners. Ray Rothfuss took the top cash in the 6/8 cylinders. Later, Ollie Stewart grabbed the top bonus in the 4 cyl. class. The same bonus was applied for the TRUX at lap 25. Bobby Pease won the top cash prize in that division.

The next NEETS Holiday Stock Car Series event is the “Firecracker Smacker” on July 2nd. For more info on the NEETS enduros, please visit www.neetstour.net

ABC Car Crushing NEETS Holiday Stock Car Series  Racin Rich Johnson Memorial Races  Cascioli Roofing 6/8 Cyl. (99-laps)

Pos Name
1 Ray Fitzgerald
2 Tim Pauch
3 Bobby Pease
4 Howie Bott
5 David Cascioli
6 Joe Kmetz
7 Richard Petey
8 Jeff Walls
9 Terry Nansteel
10 Bob Wink
11 Joe Helberg
12 Robert Benz
13 Glenn Osburn
14 James White
15 Joe Jentile
16 Kory Stevens
17 Bob Kulik
18 TJ Kapish
19 Ryan Klingel
20 Mike Baglin
21 Jason Carpenter
22 Tom Szoke
23 Jon Carl
24 Frank Gallucci
25 Nick Shaw
26 Cory Student
27 Harry O'Neil
28 Keith Bissinger
29 Joe Cooper
30 Rob Wickersheim
31 Alex Fletcher
32 April Makarewicz
33 Phil Lamonaco
34 Don Veasy
35 Mark Wolf
36 Steve Rossics
37 Randy Parsons Jr
38 Mike Parisi
39 Daryl Debetta
40 Dave Moore
41 Sal Russo
42 Carl Altemose
43 Ray Rothfuss
44 Charlie Nansteel
45 Tom Moses
46 Steve Tito
47 Frank Destromte
48 Josh Oswald
49 Robin Schewire
50 Mark Paine
51 Wayne Lowe
52 John Fowler Jr
53 Dan Cascioli
54 Mark Spencer
55 James White Jr
56 James Presley
57 Chris Arner
58 Terry Johnson
59 Aaron Miller
60 Tom Slee
61 Charles Bossert
62 Jim Batalano
DQ Robert Pyle
DQ Mike Skelly Jr

Steel Seal 4 Cyl. (99-laps)
Pos Name
1 Ollie Stewart
2 Joe Sherman
3 Bob Haeger
4 Matt Guida
5 Joe Grocholski
6 Duane Garrison
7 Scott Rhodes
8 Tim Pauch
9 Sam Schlosberg
10 Mike Ventura
11 Dave Bentley Jr
12 Harry Sager
13 Robin Vollmoeller Sr
14 John Saccomandi
15 Keith Boehm
16 Chris Seigel
17 Steven Sapp
18 Bob Darde
19 Brad Vollmeller
20 Denise Seagle
21 Art Kulik
22 Mike Wilcox
23 Maurice Ott
24 Auburn Lyons
25 Sig Albarron
26 Mike Mujsce Sr
27 Robert Watson
28 Brandon Guyer
29 Kenny Ferrer
30 Laura White
31 William Albright
32 Brett Beitler
33 Steve Todorow
34 Brian Moses
35 Jack McElrath
36 Bob Belcher
37 Steve Petry
38 Eric Lehr
39 Gwen Sakowski
40 Mike Dunn
41 John McCleary
42 Ken Harper
43 Skeet Allen
44 Larry Fisher
45 Mike Mujsce Jr
46 Steve Haegele
47 Dan Caciolo
48 Greg Kopin
49 Larry Spencer
50 Dale Garrison
51 Mark Neberdosky
52 Wendy Molinaio
53 Stiart Weidow
54 Jim Sykes
55 Brandon Brown
56 Mark Forman
57 Terry Nansteel
58 Amanda Spotts
59 Mike "Willy Wynn" Odwazny
60 TJ Stevens
61 Steven Kane
62 Carl Majer
63 Cory Student
64 Mike Racho
65 Nikki Wachs
66 Luke Colleran
67 Fluffy White
68 Todd Pinto
69 Keith Deleman
70 Bob Wohlgemuth
71 Jimmy White Jr
72 Josh Moser
73 Ken Cornell
74 Greg Zeman
75 Sam Cajevic
76 Gary Walls
77 Jen White
78 Bobby Coco
79 Scott Ball
80 Robin Vollmoeller Jr
81 John Galloto
82 Sam Ryan


Custom Classic TRUX (49-laps)
Pos Name
1 Bobby Pease
2 Rob McCormick
3 John Cozza
4 Harry Sager
5 Rich Onorato
6 Frank Katona
7 Ray Voss
8 Edward Colon
9 Brian Qwilliam
10 Anthony Daleo
11 Gil Smith
12 Mike Pollack
13 Jake Sharrow
14 Jim Rotalano
15 Erin Bartley
16 Anthony Vecchio
17 Terry Stiles
18 Alex Fletcher

For immediate release…thank you
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Promoter: Joe Callavini 570-788-7544
Co-Promoter: Billy Bartley Billyb@neetstour.net



Upcoming events: Monday, May 29th: ABC Car Crushing NEETS Holiday Stock Car Series ‘Racin Rich Johnson Memorial, featuring 4 cyl, 6/8 cyl. and TRUX enduros

Saturday, June 3rd: regular show featuring modifieds, late models, street stocks, 4 cyl. thrillers plus 4C super modifieds (thrillers are off)

Barbush, Meckes, Price, Sherman and Tomson Shine in Mountain Victory Lane

St. Johns, PA- Mountain Speedway fans enjoyed the warm weather and side-by-side racing during Reading Phillies Night Saturday at Mountain Speedway. When it was all said and done, Joe Barbush was awarded his first late model feature win of the season, while Scott Meckes notched his second street stock victory of the year. Bill Price grabbed the thriller feature, Joe Sherman notched his first career four-cylinder thriller win and Tim Tompson grabbed the win in the Tri-State Locating Keystone Legends.

Beau Drobot and Joe Barbush shared the front row for the 25-lap late model feature. When the green waved it was Barbush and Drobot wheeling it out, side-by-side. The two made contact and Barbush spun to the infield. However, Drobot wasn’t as lucky and slammed the backstretch retaining wall. Billy Pruitt was also collected in the incident.

Mike Coll assumed command on the restart with Joe Hoffman in tow. Hoffman worked both the high and low groove with hopes of overtaking the leader. While exiting turn two, Hoffman drove underneath Coll and it appeared he would be in charge of the event. Unfortunately, Hoffman and the leader made slight contact, which turned Hoffman around. He restarted from the rear of the field.

Mike Rodriguez moved into second and set his sights on Coll. On the seventeenth circuit, Rodriguez appeared to attempt the outside maneuver on Coll out of turn four, but then drove down and underneath the leader. The two touched and Rodriguez came out on top.

Over the final laps, Rodriguez held off charges by Barbush and appeared to pick up his second straight late model victory of the season. However, after crossing the scales in post race tech, Rodriguez was disqualified and Barbush (Drums, PA) was declared the winner. It is his first late model victory since ’04. Joe Brown, Joe Hoffman, Frank Katona and Joe Barretta rounded out the rest of the top five.

Beau Drobot and Joe Barbush were heat winners.

The 20-lap street stock feature began with Norman Barnes leading the first nine circuits after starting at the point. The caution flew with only nine laps in the books when Jim Yamelski got into John Stonier as they two entered turn three. When racing resumed it was still Barnes out in front of Scott Meckes, Eric Danyluk, Paul Frantz and Glen Heckman.

With ten laps in the books, Frantz attempted the pass on Danyluk for third. The two tangled for a bit, but Rich Dimarco happened to be in the wrong place at the wrong time and went around. He rejoined the tail end of the field.

On the restart, Meckes (Leighton, PA) after staring eighth jumped in front of Barnes and drove off to victory. Meckes is also the current point leader in the division. Rounding out the top five were Barnes, Paul Frantz, Eric Danyluk and Brad Barbush.

Scott Meckes and Brad Barbush also took heat wins.

The exciting thrillers took to the asphalt with Marissa Nelmes leading the herd for the 20-lap show. It took one lap for Steve Schultz to take advantage off of turn four and move into the top slot. With two laps in the books, Dave Cascioli had a solo spin in turn one. Only two laps later, Joe Kmetz got turned around and collected Mike Skelly.

Shultz assumed command on the restart, but Bill Price and Ricky Ross were coming in a hurry. Ross attempted to overtake second from Price on lap eight, but spun out in the process. He restarted from the rear of the field.

After racing three wide on a number of occasions, Bill Price (Luzerne, PA) overtook Schulz after the halfway point going into three. Three more cautions slowed the event after that, but in the end, it was Price, who drove to his second win of the season over Shultz, Kevin Makarewicz, Josh Oswald and Howie Bott.

Bill Price and Rick Ross were heat race winners.

Scott Adams and Kevin Price shared the front row for the start of the 20-lap four-cylinder thriller feature. Price appeared to have a fast car, but his day ended early when he collided with the turn three fence. Another quick caution flew when Travis Fisher spun in turn one with only one lap completed.

With Adams in command, Jamie Damon took charge with three circuits in the books. At the halfway point is was still Damon out front over Harry Sager and Joe Sherman. The yellow waved again on the following circuit when Adams and Kyle Heckman collected on the front stretch.

Damon looked strong in the closing laps, but had to contend with Harry Sager and Joe Sherman. While entering turn three on the final lap, Sager attempted the last chance pass for the win. In doing so, contact was made and Sherman rocketed to the outside for the win over Damon, Sager, Duane Garrison and Jen White. It was Sherman’s first career victory.

Joe Sherman and Kevin Price won heat races.

Craig Rochelle led the Tri-State Locating Keystone Legend field to the drop of the green in the 20-lap feature. With eleven laps in the books, Tim Tomson took control of the event and never looked back, claiming the win. Previous to the start of the feature, Tomson was only two points out of the lead in the series. Following the win, he is the unofficial point leader.

Jason and Craig Rochelle won heat races.

The next regular Mountain Speedway show will be on Saturday, June 3rd. On the card for the evening are the modifieds, late models, street stocks, and 4 cyl. thrillers, plus 4C super modifieds. The thrillers are off for the weekend. For the latest Mountain Speedway happenings, please visit www.mountainspeedway.com.

Late Model (25-laps) 1. Joe Barbush 2. Joe Brown 3. Joe Hoffman 4. Frank Katona 5. Joe Barretta 6. Mike Coll 7. Jim Brown 8. Steve Taylor 9. Beau Drobot 10. Billy Pruitt DQ: Mike Rodriguez, Jr

Hard Charger: Joe Brown, 8 positions

Fast Lap: Joe Hoffman, 14.914

Street Stock (20-laps) 1. Scott Meckes 2. Norm Barnes 3. Paul Frantz 4. Eric Danyluk 5. Brad Barbush 6. Jim Yamelski 7. Frank Reakes 8. Todd Barbush 9. John Stonier 10. Rich Dimarco 11. Gary VanOrden 12. Barry Callavini 13. Glen Heckman 14. Jennifer Kutz 15. Brian Sones DNS: Jimmy White, Jr

Hard Charger: Scott Meckes, 7 positions

Fast Lap: Scott Meckes, 15.835

Thriller (20-laps) 1. Bill Price 2. Steve Shultz 3. Kevin Makarewicz 4. Josh Oswald 5. Howie Bott 6. Pat Verwys 7. Dave Cascioli 8. Mike Skelly, Jr 9. Joe Kmetz 10. Jeff Owler 11. Marissa Nelmes 12. Donny Oliver 13. Richard Petey 14. Ricky Ross, Jr 15. Mark Paine 16. Mike O'Bryne

Hard Charger: Bill Price & Howie Bott, 7 positions

Fast Lap: Steve Shultz, 17.105

4 Cyl. Thriller (20-laps) 1. Joe Sherman 2. Jamie Damon 3. Harry Sager 4. Duane Garrison 5. Jen White 6. Luke Colleran 7. William Halstead 8. Joe Grocholski 9. Scott Adams 10. Bob Wink 11. Chris Meeker 12. Travis Fisher 13. Josh Moser 14. Kyle Heckman 15. Coltin Judge 16. Kevin Price

Hard Charger: Harry Sager & Jen White, 7 positions

Fast Lap: Harry Sager, 18.612

Myerstown,Pa. 17067
May 26,2006
Contact:
Mike Feltenberger
717-866-7450
speede61@aol.com

                                      June 2nd PennCan Slingshot Date Cancelled

The weather situation at PennCan has pushed back the proposed building of the small track at this fine Susquehanna, Pa facility resulting in the cancellation of the Southern/Northeastern Region Tour race for the Slingshot by Tobias Series.  PennCan has offered the Slingshots the use of the regular 3/8th mile clay oval to be a part of the evening's festivities but the Slingshots were designed and built for tracks in the 1/4 to 1/5th mile range.  Gearing and engine strain would be a problem with a speedway this size.

 Reed Miller and his staff have been very cooperative in having the Slingshots be a part of the PennCan 2006 schedule.  If the smaller size track does become a reality in the 2006 season the Briggs & Stratton Slingshot by Tobias Series would love to be a part of the welcomed addition. 

With an average of 31 cars signing in for the Southern Region Tour races so far this season, the top 20 drivers in points were all looking for this date on the schedule.  A later date will be determined if Speedway Entertainment gets the good news from Reed Miller that the smaller track was completed. 

'Nitro" Nick Pecko and Marc "The Man" Daniels have been 2 drivers leading the way so far this season.  Joltin' Jim Housworth has been racking up wins this season and was victorious in the Southern Region stop at the Kutztown Fairgrounds opener.  Don't count out a trip to "The Can" for the 2006 season. 

Upcoming tour races will find the Wyoming County International Speedway entertaining the Northwestern Region on the 4th of June.  The Perry, NY 1/3rd mile asphalt oval should make for some high speed Slingshot action with Mike Mahaney leading the Northwestern Region after a weekend of wins at Starlite and Paradise Speedways.  Briggs & Stratton Slingshot by Tobias info and schedule can be viewed at www.slingshotbytobias.com.

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                                                       Geisler’s Luck Changes At PPMS

Cranberry, PA (May 24, 2006) The Geisler Racing team and 2005 National Dirt Late Model Hall of Fame Inductee, Lynn Geisler finally broke a string of bad finishes this past weekend at Pittsburgh’s PA Motor Speedway.

Lynn decided to bring out his ‘spec’ motored Rocket Chassis this past weekend at PPMS with hopes of changing his luck at “Dirt’s Monster Half Mile”. The change did just that as Lynn would have his best finish of the season at the Pennsylvania speed plant with a second place run.

The finish moved Geisler up to 7th in the point standings at Pittsburgh’s PA Motor Speedway trailing point leader Lou Bradich by 63 points. Lynn also leads the Budweiser point standing at the Lernerville Speedway by 19 points over Ken Schaltenbrand.

This weekend the team will be in action at the Lernerville Speedway on Friday as well as Pittsburgh’s PA Motor Speedway on Saturday.

Also with some exciting news is Lynn’s son, Travis Geisler. Travis, who is 25, has been named temporary race engineer of Dale Jarrett's #88 on the Nextel Cup Circuit. The Cranberry Township native served in that role Saturday at Lowes Motor Speedway's Nextel Cup All Star Challenge, and will continue in that role for the next three weeks. Jarrett's team was temporary restructured after a four-week suspension of crew chief Richard "Slugger" Labbe, was upheld Thursday, May 18th. Labbe will not return to racing until the Michigan race, June 18th. Geisler said, "I wouldn't call it a promotion, but it's a great opportunity to accelerate my learning curve. This is how I see myself making a living." Geisler, a former driver in both the ARCA and Busch Circuits, was unable to secure a ride last season and instead, decided to put his Vanderbilt Mechanical Engineering degree to use this year. He signed with Robert Yates Racing team and works with the ARCA team and also the No. 90 Busch team of Matt McCall, age 24 and Steven Leicht, age 20 and now the Nextel Cup car. As an engineer, Geisler serves as a consultant to the crew chief. He keeps up with all the changes and data on the car, pools the information, and presents it to the crew chief. Geisler said, "I have a chance to keep a hand in getting cars to go faster. It isn't behind a wheel but it is the next best thing!" In addition to working with Jarrett's team Geisler will also be working with Tommy Baldwin, crew chief of Elliot Sadler's No. 38. Geisler added, "There is a lot of communication and sharing of information. That's the benefit of working for a multi-car team."

Lynn Geisler and Geisler Racing would like to thank all of their sponsors and supporters:
#1 Cochran GM MegaCenter, Hotsy, Marshall Stamping, Groff Tractor & Equipment Inc., Tri-State Hose & Supply, Bolea Oil, Rocket Chassis, Easy Care, American Race Tire, Lias Tire, Rhodes Performance, Afco Shocks, Appleton Power Rack & Pinions, Barry Grant, BultlerBuilt Motorsports Equipment, Calico Coatings, DirtTrackDigest.com, Dynatech, Frankland Racing Supply, Kunzler Signs & Decals, Mechanix Wear, Scott Performance Wire, Setrab Oil Coolers, Speed Bear Fasteners, Stewart Warner, Turbo Blue Racing Fuel, Ultra Shield Race Products, and Wrisco Industries Inc.

For more information on Lynn Geisler and Geisler Racing visit:  www.LynnGeisler.com

Thanks to Carol Gamble, Lernerville Speedway Public Relations

Media Contact: Jason Shank - www.dirttrackdigest.com
E-Mail: jshank@dirttrackdigest.com


Jason Shank
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Dirt Track Digest
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Work 412-647-2106
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For immediate release…thank you
Mountain Speedway media contact:
Gene Ostrowski gjtost@verizon.net  570-752-7193
Promoter: Joe Callavini 570-788-7544
Co-Promoter: Billy Bartley Billyb@neetstour.net



                         “Shaunfest” Benefit Set to Rock Mountain Speedway on Father’s Day!



St. Johns, PA- Mark your calendars! Coming June 18th (Father's Day) is “Shaunfest” at Mountain Speedway, which is brought to you by many folks from Mountain Speedway who have put forth an effort to help Shaun “The Wallbanger” Burd and his family after a serious work related injury. With only a $10 cover charge for ages 6 and older (under 5 admitted for free) at the gate and plenty of local talent on hand, ‘Shaunfest’ will definitely be the outdoor concert to attend. “Shaunfest” will be rain or shine.

Since his accident, Shaun has been released from the hospital and is recovering at home. After sustaining third degree burns on almost one quarter of his body, Shaun has a long road of physical therapy and recovery ahead. Luckily, Burd has been released earlier than expected and can spend time with his girlfriend, Kareen, who is nine months pregnant with their first child.

The musical groups scheduled to perform live at “Shaunfest” are:

Nemesis
Farmer's Daughter
YMI
Emily's Toybox
Monsters of Rock

Note: Other bands may be added. Bands are scheduled from 12:30- PM through 7:00 PM.

Along with the variety of music, there will also be a Chinese auction with many new items that have been donated. There will be a dunk tank, so race fans and concertgoers can dunk their favorite drivers and track officials. Games, door prizes and a 50/50 drawing are also planned for the event. If they wish, people who are planning to attend can also bring small baby shower type items, or gift cards.

Food and small coolers are also welcome. Concessions will also be available at the track's popular concession area. Those who plan to attend are asked to bring their own lawn chairs, as the stage will be set up in victory lane on the track. Spectators may also sit in the front stretch grandstands.

All profits from “Shaunfest” will benefit Shaun Burd and his family.

For directions and more information on the latest happenings at Mountain Speedway, please visit www.mountainspeedway.com




 

May 24, 2006

The EASTERN OVAL SERIES

Need to know what you guys would like to do a.s.a.p. the handout motor for the dirt modifieds is not fast enough after testing it will be made better later but not fast enough for the championships. Need to know if everyone would like to run a handout speed fx or go as we are already with the same motor we have had all year need to know quickly.
Also to anyone concerned we are revamping the rule book and it will be done soon just got a little delayed but we will have a better rule process for next season.

for the championships here are the only things that need to be added right away
Legends 9/29 gears as they have been and car must be run short wheelbase

Dirt Late Models 9/29 gears only

all small classes except sprints .400 wide fronts

the hard body street stocks will be run at this race as a class

HARD BODY STREET STOCK 1/24 Scale

BODIES:
1. plastic model kit bodies or resin cast 1/24 or 1/25 American made from 1955 to 1980 2. Must resemble the Saturday night street stocks running regularly at your local raceway anything odd you may want to bring a photo. 3. Must be painted with a 3 d interior and numbers on roof and both doors you may add rub rails and hand made bumpers to appear like a 1 to 1 car. &n bsp; 4. No 2 seater cars like vettes and vipers ect. 5. Body may not be lightened in any way chopped or channeled. 6. No add on lexan spoilers run only with stock kit parts

CHASSIS 1. Open chassis inline or sidewinder scratch built or there are kits available from jk and pro track, Must have .047 track clearance under sides of car all around.

NERFS:
1. Must resemble cars from that era.
2. May be constructed from styrene plastic

AXLES and SPACERS:
1. 1/8" solid metallic round only.
2. May use independently rotating wheels.
3. Axle may not be stationary. 4. Axle spacers may be made from Steel or Brass tubing or stock replacement slick 7 type steel washers or the plastic spacers no bearing material or any springs are allowed to be u sed for spacing material.



REAR WHEELS/TIRES:
1. Pro-Trac 1" sponge only. (.800 wide minimum)
2. No large drag hubs.
3. Left rear must be equal to or smaller than right rear in diameter.
4. No beveling of tires. Must be flat across tread.
5. Maximum width is 3 ¼” with 1/8" offset to right.

FRONT SHEELS/TIRES:
1. Pro-Trac 7/8" sponge fronts - NASCAR firm.
2. Minimum width is .500" on right front and left front may be narrowed to
7/16" minimum.
4. No beveling of tires. Must be flat across tread.
5. Maximum width is 3 1/4" with 1/8" offset to right.

GEARS:
1. 9 tooth - 48 pitch only.
2. Any 48 pitch plastic crown gears only.
3. No drilling of crowns.
4. May solder or glue pinions on motor.

MOTOR:
1. JK Falcon only with stock arm.
2. Absolutely no modifications except lead wires.
3. IMPORTANT PRE RACE If Tech Director feels motors were tampered with, one will be given a warning on first offense. Second offense, you will be disallowed
to race this class. It's all about fun and remembering the cars of old! POST RACE if motor is shown to be tampered with you will loose all points for season and not be al lowed to race in this class for the remainder of the season.

TRACK CLEARANCE Car must clear on tech block freely a .047” under entire car
The EASTERN OVAL SERIES where its fun to race because we race for fun check out our website at http://www.ovalracing.dynu.com 

                       Paul Wilmoth Jr wins first of year at the Tyler County Speedway 

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By Bob Reed

Middlebourne, WV. 5/20/2006. Paul Wilmoth Jr , ”The Gambler”, driving the Gary Midcap owned #B1 Rocket let all 25 laps at the Tyler County Speedway to capture his first Midcap Land & Timber LM feature of the 2006 season.

Wilmoth told me that the car has not been right all year. He feels that they have now solved their problems and that the car should be good from now on just in time for some of the big shows coming up in the next weeks.

On the first attempt at a start 8th starting Gary Knollinger ended up on the front end of the #68 of Pat Carlin with Richard Frazier making contact with them and spinning. This negated polesitter Wilmoth’s good jump on outside polesitter Steve Weigle. On the second start Wilmoth again got the jump and led Weigle, 3d starting Doug Eaton, Donnie Dotson and Doug Baumburger on the first lap. Wilmoth was increasing his lead by a big margin when Weigle and Eaton got together coming off turn 2 on lap 3 which eliminated Weigle. At the same time Conley who had been dropping back through the field from his 4th starting spot lost his air cleaner and retired. As it turned out these two were the only cars who didn’t complete the entire distance.

When the green again flew Wilmoth increased his lead every lap and when the caution flew with 10 laps to go led 2d place Eaton by over ½ track. The yellow closed up the field but didn’t bother Wilmoth as at the green he again jumped out to a big lead and increased it every lap. But Eaton now had a battle on his hands as both Baumberger and Dotson were all over him. First Baumberger and then Dotson challenged him. Finally with less than five laps to go Dotson got a run on the top around both Baumberger and Eaton and took 2d for his best finish of the year.

At the checkered Wilmoth had a huge lead over Dotson who was closely followed by Baumberger, D.J. Pellen who nipped Eaton for 5th on the last lap. Heats to Wilmoth and Weigle.

Notes: Only 12 cars in the pits with 11 starting the feature. 9 cars were running after 25 laps. Only 5 cautions slowed the action.

Wilmoth’s Monte Carlo LM is powered by a Chevrolet engine built by M&H Racing Engines. Sponsors are NAPA Auto Parts of Clarksburg, M&H Racing Engines, Adkins Timber Products, Midcap Trucking Co and Hoosier.

Notes: It heat race action Scott Irvin hit the 4th turn wall and did major damage to his #3 Rocket and loaded up for the night.

In Litman Excavating SL action Gary Midcap won his 2d of the year and 2d in a row by leading all 20 laps from the pole to win over Billy Brown, Dusty Hamrick, M.T. Hall and Bucky Rine. Midcap hit the outside wall and lost his right side spoil on the 2d lap but no one could take advantage as Brown, Hamrick and Hall fought the entire distance for 2d. Each took a turn running in 2d and lost it to one of the others. The final order wasn’t settled until the last lap with Brown barely edging out Hamrick with Hall close behind.

Notes: Only 12 cars in the pits with 11 starting the feature. All 11 completed the 20 laps.

Notes: In heat race action Eric Hudkins destroyed his car when he hit the front straight wall and barrel rolled 4 or 5 times down the track. Eric was unhurt but the car was taken off on two wreckers. His crew told me it was junk. Shock towers and the frame were bent badly.

Darrin Glover bested a short field of 8 for his 2d win of the year and 2d ever at the Tyler County Speedway in Sound Source AMRA modified action. Tom Sigler was 2d followed by Dale Keplinger, Mark Deitch and Steve Higgins. Glover also won the heat.

SUMMARY

LM
Feature – Paul Wilmoth Jr, Donnie Dotson, Greg Baumberger, D.J. Pellen, Doug Eaton, Richard Frazier, Tommy Powell, Pat Carlin, Gary Knollinger Jr, Steve Weigle, Sonny Conley.
Ht 1 – Wilmoth, Eaton, Dotson, Baumberger, Knollinger, Scott Irvin.
Ht 2 – Weigle, Conley, Carlin, Powell, Pellen, Frazier.

SL
Feature – Gary Midcap Jr, Billy Brown, Dusty Hamrick, M.T. Hall, Bucky Rine, Robert Radcliff, Robby Thomas, Michael Griffin, Joel Prosser, Sarah Brookover, Troy Frazier.
Ht 1 – Midcap, Hall, Rine, Griffin, Prosser, Eric Hudkins.
Ht 2 – Hamrick, Brown, Thomas, Radcliff, Brookover. DNS – Frazier.

AMRA Modified
Feature – Darren Glover, Tom Sigler, Dale Keplinger, Mark Deitch, Steve Higgins, Andy Brown III, Sparky Davison, Gerald Deitch.

 

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                                            Santee and Smith are Back in Victory Lane at Mountain


St. Johns, Pa- The action was furious and the pace was fast Saturday night at Mountain Speedway. Tim Santee visited victory lane for the first time in three years during the 30-lap make-up modified feature from last week and Rusty Smith visited victory lane in the second 30-lap modified feature. Paul Frantz took his first street stock win of the season, as did Mike Rodriguez, Jr. in the late models. Gary Slusser won the TRUX Exhibition event.

The field was set after last week’s modified feature rainout. Palmerton’s Tim Santee started on the pole for the 30-lap Balliet’s Country Corners modified showdown. Santee held the point over Andy Walko after the start, but Lou Strohl was all over the rear end of Walko’s #21.

The first of two Ernie Dengler spins was with two laps on the board. Santee continued out front when racing resumed. At the halfway point his lead was over Strohl, Walko, Eddie Brunnhoelzl and Kory Rabenold.

The event slowed one more time with twenty-eight laps in the books when Walko spun in turn three. With a two-lap shootout at stake, Santee continued out front in the ProLog #X6 and took his first feature win in over three years over Strohl, Rabenold, Brian Defebo and Ryan Russo.

“This is a great one after such a dry spell”. “The track was slick out there. I really have to give credit to these guys who help me out with the car” said Santee.

Eddie Brunnhoelzl and Alan Decker won heat races last week for the make-up feature.

Andy Walko started from the pole in another exciting 30-lapper for the modifieds. He shot out front on the initial start over Chris Whitenight, Marissa Niederauer and Lou Strohl. A few circuits later, Niederauer disposed of Whitenight and set her sights on the leader.

The caution waved with six laps in the books when Zane Zeiner had mechanical problems with his machine. After heading pit side, Zeiner did not return to the speedway.

With Walko still in command at halfway, Eddie Brunnhoelzl and Lou Strohl put the pressure to the leader. At that point in the race, Niederauer held fourth and Rusty Smith worked his way into the top five.

Lap after lap, Brunnhoelzl looked high and low for a line around Walko, but the caution flew again with twenty-three laps in the books when Strohl was spun from his third spot. It was after the next restart when things got interesting.

The green waved and Brunnhoelzl took a look outside of Walko. As the two dueled side-by-side into turn three there was slight contact. Walko spun out of contention, and Brunnhoelzl was sent to the rear for his part in the racing incident. Being in the right place at the right time, Smith inherited the lead while running third.

Smith continued out front over the remaining laps, enroot to his first victory of the season over Whitenight, Tony Hanbury, John Markovic and Kory Rabenold. In victory lane Oxford, NY racer noted that the speedway was a great facility, but he wished there were more fans present to help cheer on the drivers. “Man, this is a great win. I was just plain lucky today. Sometimes ya win them that way”, noted Smith.

Eddie Brunnhoelzl, Chris Whitenight and Lou Strohl won heat races.

Mike Rodriguez