2007 Grandview Speedway

ERNIE SAXTON COMMUNICATIONS, INC.
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“Though the changes are only minor we wanted to let the competitors know early,” said track operator Bruce Rogers. “This will give the racers plenty of time to get prepared for the new season.”

An important change in the general rules is that the driver helmet standards have been updated to recommend that all racers should be using at least a Snell SA2005 rated helmet.

In the NASCAR Modified division 2350 pounds will be the minimum weight allowed regardless of what engine combination is being used.

The NASCAR Late Model changes include:
* Rear deck and spoiler height combined may not exceed 46 inches. This is a clarification of an existing rule.
* Fuel must be siphoned from the top of the fuel tank. Gravity feed is not permitted.
* A one-way check valve in the fuel tank vent is required.
* Aluminum and steel wheels are permitted, however a racecar using steel wheels will have a minimum weight of 2300 pounds.
* Beadlocks are required only on the right rear wheel.
Any questions regarding rules at Grandview Speedway should be addressed to Mike Kelly at kellymi@ptd.net.
All changes to the rules will be incorporated into the existing rules and will be found, shortly, on the track website at www.grandviewspeedway.com.

At present plans call for the annual free-to-the-public practice session to take place on March 29th.
Additional details and plans regarding the 2008 season will be announced after January 1, 2008.
Season passes will again be offered, including a reserved seat, and information may be had by telephoning the track office at 610.754.7688.

Businesses interested in benefiting from marketing through motorsports at Grandview Speedway can obtain a four-page color brochure outlining all opportunities by telephoning Ernie Saxton Communications, Inc. at 215.752.7797 or e-mailing Esaxton144@aol.com. More than half of the Saturday night events in 2008 already have sponsorship in place.
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ERNIE SAXTON COMMUNICATIONS, INC.
1448 Hollywood Avenue, Langhorne, PA 19047-7417
215.752.7797 (9 am to 6 pm), 215.752.2392 (home)
CELL: 267.934.7286 - FAX: 215.752.1518 - EMAIL: Esaxton144@aol.com
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PUBLISHER: Motorsports Sponsorship Marketing News PUBLISHER: Grandview Groove, track magazine for NASCAR sanctioned Grandview Speedway COLUMNIST: Bucks County, PA Courier Times, Area Auto Racing News, Inside Track Motorsports News and AutoLocator Magazine CO-HOST: LOW DOWN & DIRTY on WGPA-1100AM ,Easton, PA at 6:05 pm on Mondays and Racer's Roundtable (Saturday, 11 a.m.) on WGPA-1100 AM, Bethlehem, PA - Available on the Internet at www.wgpasunny1100.com
PRESIDENT: Eastern Motorsport Press Association
PUBLIC RELATIONS AND SPONSORSHIP MARKETING

NEWS FROM GRANDVIEW SPEEDWAY
Passmore Road, Bechtelsville, PA 19505
NASCAR Sanctioned Modifieds and Late Model Stock Cars
EVENT ORGANIZER: Bruce Rogers @ 610.754.7688
MEDIA CONTACT: Ernie Saxton Communications, Inc.
Ernie Saxton @ 215.752.7797
Fax: 215.752.1518
Cell: 267.934.7286
E-mail: ESaxton144@aol.com
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE PLEASE WITH OUR THANKS
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Saturday, October 27, 7 am to 1 pm, Annual Grandview Speedway Fall Racers Flea Market
Saturday, November 10, 4 pm, Annual Grandview Speedway Awards Banquet, Kutztown, PA Fire Hall
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DESPITE RUMORS GRANDVIEW SPEEDWAY WILL BE OPEN FOR BUSINESS IN 2008

BECHTELSVILLE, PA October 26, 2007 . . . “It seems to be an annual ritual,” said Grandview Speedway owner Bruce Rogers. “Each year the rumors circulate that the track has been sold, a developer is going to build houses, and each year we have to put out a news release saying it is not so.”

The one-third-mile, banked clay oval will again be presenting Saturday night stock car racing, featuring Modifieds and Late Models, sanctioned by the National Association of Stock Car Auto Racing (NASCAR) in 2008 and for years to come.
In addition, as in the past, there will be a variety of added attractions on Saturday nights plus a series of Thunder on the Hill special promotions co-promoted by Bob Miller and Bruce Rogers.

“Rumors about the track closing create problems for everyone involved with the speedway,” said track public relations director Ernie Saxton. “The racers and the track run into problems attracting sponsors when these rumors are circulating. The Rogers family will be the first to tell everyone if and when there are any plans to close the track.

“We are already scheduling events for 2008 and have sponsors in place for more than half of our Saturday night events. This year showed an increase in fan support and we anticipate that 2008 will be even a better season. Rumors of the track closing do no good for anyone involved with racing at Grandview Speedway.”

Coming up on Saturday, November 10th is the annual track awards banquet being staged at the Kutztown, PA Fire Hall. Jeff Strunk will be honored for winning his sixth NASCAR Modified title while Brian Shuey will celebrate his first NASCAR Late Model title.
Information on advertising and event sponsorship for 2008 may be had by contacting Ernie Saxton Communications, Inc. at 215.752.7797. Special pricing if offered for those signing up by December 1, 2007.

Grandview Speedway will kick off their 46th consecutive season of stock car racing in late March, 2008.

Additional information on plans for the new season will be announced in the near future.

Fans who missed receiving a copy of the special THP Freedom 76 Yearbook can obtain a copy for just $8.00 (including postage and handling). The 52-page book includes many color and b&w photos along with stories on the champions, a special story on Duane Howard, point standings, information the Freedom 76 and the event history plus much more. Send a check or money order to ESC Inc., 1448 Hollywood Avenue, Langhorne, PA 19047.
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ERNIE SAXTON COMMUNICATIONS, INC.
1448 Hollywood Avenue, Langhorne, PA 19047-7417
215.752.7797 (9 am to 6 pm), 215.752.2392 (home)
CELL: 267.934.7286 - FAX: 215.752.1518 - EMAIL: Esaxton144@aol.com
WWW.SAXTONSPONSORMARKET.COM
PUBLISHER: Motorsports Sponsorship Marketing News PUBLISHER: Grandview Groove, track magazine for NASCAR sanctioned Grandview Speedway COLUMNIST: Bucks County, PA Courier Times, Area Auto Racing News, Inside Track Motorsports News and AutoLocator Magazine CO-HOST: LOW DOWN & DIRTY on WGPA-1100AM ,Easton, PA at 6:05 pm on Mondays and Racer's Roundtable (Saturday, 11 a.m.) on WGPA-1100 AM, Bethlehem, PA - Available on the Internet at www.wgpasunny1100.com
PRESIDENT: Eastern Motorsport Press Association
PUBLIC RELATIONS AND SPONSORSHIP MARKETING

October 15, 2007

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE---THANK YOU

HALLOWEEN THUNDER TO CLOSE OUT 2007 AT GRANDVIEW SPEEDWAY SATURDAY NIGHT, OCTOBER 20

The gates of the Grandview Speedway will swing open just one more time in 2007 on Saturday night, October 20 when the NAPA Auto Parts Thunder on the Hill Racing Series will present the Grandview THUNDER 5-25's, a features only program that will showcase the five divisions of dirt track racing. The Annual House of Thunder Halloween party will offer a variety of tricks and treats for all who attend, but above all, expect a great night as on Thunder on the Hill can present. On the program will be five twenty-five lap feature events and include the URC Spooky Sprints, the Nasty NASCAR Modifieds, the Looney Late Models, the Rolling Thunder Legends and the 600 Monster Modifieds. Also on the program will be the always entertaining Garden State Vintage Car display and race. Race time is set for 6 PM with gates opening at 4 PM. Adult General Admission is $20, children 6-11 are $5 and under the age of six will be admitted for free. The Pit Fee is $25 and a license is not required. More then 115 race cars will fill the Grandview Speedway pit area to compete in the 2007 season finale.

Remember, there are no heats, no time trials no consolation events. Just 5 awesome feature events all getting under way with the drop of the green flag at 6 PM. Spectators are invited to come out early and enjoy the pre-race fun! Dress up for Halloween and you just might be invited to join in the Victory Lane Photo.

What's so special about Thunder on the Hill? . . . . . Fans will have an opportunity to experience the popular Inside/Out Promotion, where spectators may view warm-ups from inside the fourth turn. Just meet atthe flag stand by 5:15 PM to be part of the Inside/Out promotion. Of course, no Thunder on the Hill Show could run without JOE the Pizza DUDE. Joe will again be giving away free pizza to the loudest race fans,so be sure to stomp your feet, scream and shout and you just might earn a free Pizza Pie. Specials treats will be handed out throughout the night. One Lucky Fan, wearing any kind of a mask, will be called to drop the green flag in the opening night feature.

Some pre-race activity will include a display by the well known Shellhammer's Speedway, a Berks County go-kart track. Numerous karts will be on display behind the grandstand and prior to the start of the racing program. Always an expected treat and tradition is the fireworks salute on the parade lap of the URC Sprint feature. This is just an awesome sight and sure to send chills up your spine. The Thunder on the Hill Racing Series is all about having fun so spectators are invited to come out early and enjoy the pre- ace fun! Dress up for Halloween and you just might be invited to join in the always festive Victory Lane Photo at the Halloween Party event.

To conclude the night, the always fun celebration in victory lane will find the five feature event winners with plenty of champagne flowing. Remember, if you are dressed for Halloween, you could make your way into the victory lane photo. All fans are invited to victory lane and of course, to visit the pit area and meet all their favorite drivers after the racing program.

Be sure to stop by the Racing Fans Direct display on race night and see Bob Altman. Racing Fans Direct offer a great variety of tours geared especially for the race fan. See Bob at Grandview Speedway on Saturday night or contact him at racingfansdirect@bigplanet.com or by calling 443-974-7027. Be sure to ask about the Knoxville Fan Tour of 2008.

GRANDVIEW THUNDER 5-25'S FEATURE LINE-UPS

URC Spooky Sprint Feature- - 89 Robbie Stillwaggon, 37 JJ Grasso, 08 Jason Clauss, 19H Brian Seidel, 15 Mark Bitner, 83 Chris Coyle, 79 Davey Sammons, 21 Trevor Lewis, 73 Kramer Williamson, 5GMichael Carber, 21A Ed Aikin, 99 Curt Michael, 00 Randy West, 56m Mares Stellfox, 1 Scott Pursell, 25 Brook Weibley, 2W Kevin Welsh, 89H Andrew Hannula, 18 Adam Gordon, 3 Dave Ely. Provisionals- -21 Jamie Bodo, 63 Josh Weller, 12 Jimmy Stitzel, 3B Joey Biasi, 54 Mike Haggenbottom, 36 Gary Gollub, 17 Becca Anderson

Nasty NASCAR Modified Feature- - 11 MeMe DeSantis, 1C Craig VonDohren, 74W John Willman, 357 Rick Schaffer, 41 Shawn Reimert, 44 Danny Erb, 53 Mike Gular, 14 or 27 Doug Manmiller, 117 Kevin Hirthler, 81 Terry Meitzler, 4 Duane Howard, 126 Jeff Strunk, 14W or 6 Ryan Watt, 118 Sean Merkel, 19U Tom Umbenhauer, 976 Don Norris, 67 Jon Kellner Jr., 2 John Tschudy, 327 Brad Missimer, 221 Ryan Beltz 27 Troy Wink, M1 Mark Kratz

Looney Late Model Feature- - 69 Greg Hoffmaster, 7B Buddy Wharton, 33 Bryon Sipe, 93 Rick Todorow, 117 Kyle Merkel, 72 Wayne Pheil, 5 Dean Stoudt, 67 Mike Kellner, ONE Chuck Schutz, 3 Ron Kline, 10 Randy Stoudt, 5-S Brian Shuey, ZT-1 John Geisler, 707 D.D. Keely, 85AM Jon Kellner Sr., 307 Eric Kauffman, 80 Bill Henning, 327 Dave Conover, 73 Junior Grebe, 102 Kelly Snyder.

Rolling Thunder Legends Feature- - - 25 Robyn DeLabar, 37 Brian Weitzel, 63 John Shirk, 46 Pat McDermott, 88 Andy Lupfer, 48 Randy Kissinger, 89 Tim Bauer, 39 Josh Morrow, 769 Stephen Nederostek, 98 Tim Henry, 99 Rodney Kistler, 17R Jason Rochelle, 27R Tom Mayberry, 11S Robert Sobieski, 12J Clint Penkauskas, 16 Shawn Arndt, 7 Geremey Sheaffer, 611 Justin Grim, 7R Frank Polimeda, 0 Paul McCollum, 5 Scott Houdeshell, 76R Paul Rochelle, QVC Dan Hughes, 1 Tim Palmatier

600 Monster Modifieds Feature- - 22 Joe Fanelli, 16 Ryan Higgs, 48 George Loux, 46 JJ Newman, 3c Cuck Miller, 44 Chris Stockham, 12E Eric Whitlay, G1 Kyle Gardner, 2 Brian Mady, 02 Mike Keppler, 00 Nick Mady, 38 Curt Amey, 15 Dave Baldwin Sr., 4 Dave Baldwin Jr., 4JR Butch Getz, 119 Scott Washburn, 03 Junior Southworth, 13 Joe Landis, 72 Nathan Dibble, 91 Bob Sckoniecki, 21Doug Manmiller, 19 Gary Suchy Jr., 8 Matt Green, 17 Matt Groover, 65 Rich Eisinger, X Jon Higley, 04 Jeromy Guistwite, 26 Joe Auriema

ORDER OF EVENTS
5:15 PM LATE MODEL WARM-UPS
LEGEND WARM-UPS
600 MODIFIED WARM-UPS
GARDEN STATE VINTAGE CAR WARM-UPS
6:00 PM NATIONAL ANTHEM
25 LAP ROLLING THUNDER LEGENDS FEATURE
25 LAP 600 MODIFIED FEATURE
25 LAP LATE MODEL FEATURE
358 NASCAR MODIFIED WARM-UPS
URC SPRINT WARM-UPS
INTERMISSION
GARDEN STATE VINTAGE RACE
25 LAP 358 NASCAR MODIFIED FEATURE
25 LAP URC SPRINT FEATURE

(The order of events is subject to change and additional cars may be added to the feature events)
Saturday, October 20 6:00 PM House of Thunder Grandview THUNDER 5-25's Features Only

The House of Thunder Halloween Party and Grandview THUNDER 5-25's features only program will close out the 2007 Thunder on the Hill Racing Series. On the five division program will be the URC Spooky Sprints, the NASCAR Nasty Modifieds, the Looney Late Models, Ghostly Legends and the 600 Monster Modifieds. An added attraction to the show will be the always enjoyable Garden State Vintage Stock Cars. Come out early for the pre-race fun! Dress up for Halloween and maybe you'll be in the Victory Lane Photo.

The Grandview Speedway is located on Passmore Road just off Route 100 in Bechtelsville, PA (19505). For more information on the Thunder on the Hill Racing Series please visit: www.thunderonthehillracingseries.com or call 215-860-5631.
The Grandview Speedway web site is: www.grandviewspeedway.com and the track phone is 610-754-7688.
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NEWS FROM GRANDVIEW SPEEDWAY
NASCAR WHELEN ALL AMERICAN SERIES Modifieds and Late Models
Event organizer: Bruce Rogers @ 610.754.7688
MEDIA CONTACT: Ernie Saxton Communications, Inc.
Ernie or Marilyn Saxton
215.752.7797 (during business hours of 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.) or 215.752.2392
Fax: 215.752.1518
Cell: 267.934.7286
Email: Esaxton144@aol.com
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE PLEASE WITH OUR THANKS
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COMING EVENTS:
September 15 and 22nd, 7 p.m. Open competition Modifieds and Late Model stock cars.
Saturday, October 20, 6 p.m. House of Thunder Halloween Party and Five 25-lap features for URC Sprints, 358 Modifieds, Legends, Late Models, 600 Modifieds and Garden State Vintage Stock Cars.
Saturday, October 27, 7 a.m. Fall Racer’s Flea Market
Saturday, November 10, 6 p.m. Annual Awards Banquet, Kutztown, PA Fire Hall
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SHORT STORY:STRUNK WINS THIRD THP FREEDOM 76 STYLE

BECHTELSVILLE, PA September 9, 2007. . . Six time NASCAR Whelen All American Modified Series champion Jeff Strunk basically ran away with the THP Freedom 76 on Saturday night at Grandview Speedway.
For the third time in his career Strunk was able to win the $20,000 to win event but a first time for Strunk with car owner Glenn Hyneman and the Gold Rush Custom Trailers No. 126. Hyneman won the event twice before as a car owner with drivers Craig VonDohren and Billy Pauch.
Strunk lead just about all the laps in his impressive run to victory.
Second place went to Duane Howard who got caught up in a battle with a lapped car that cost him a considerable amount of time and kept him from being able to challenge for the win.
Third spot was earned by Kenny Gilmore in an impressive run followed by Craig VonDohren who was able to lead just one of the 76 laps. Jimmy Horton grabbed fifth.
The Schaeffer Motorsports Minuteman 20 was won by Ryan Watt with Jeff Strunk picking up $1000 for his win in the Cash Dash.
Coming up on September 15th and 22nd is open competition racing for the Modifieds and Late Model stock cars. Racing starts at 7 p.m.

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FULL STORY: STRUNK, STRUNK AND WATT IN GRANDVIEW SPEEDWAY THP FREEDOM 76 ACTION

BECHTELSVILLE, PA September 9, 2007 . . . Six time NASCAR Whelen All American Series Modified champion Jeff Strunk had a relatively easy time of it as he lead all but eight laps of the THP Freedom 76 Modified Classic picking up $20,000 plus lap money for his impressive victory on Saturday night at Grandview Speedway.
Strunk, who calls nearby Mohnton, PA home, also picked up $1,000 for his win in the 10-lap Cash Dash. Ryan Watt (Bechtelsville) drove to victory in the Schaeffer Motorsports Minuteman 20.
Jason Smythe, making a rare start at Grandview this season, charged to the front at the drop of the green in front of a huge crowd filling the stands at the Bechtelsville, PA clay oval.
On the second circuit Shawn Reimert put his Kochel Equipment No. 41 in front of the 33 car starting field and was able to hold off a hard charging Jeff Strunk and the Gold Rush Custom Trailers/Touch of Green Landscaping No. 126 for a few laps. At the seven lap marker Strunk charged to the front.
Strunk and Reimert had quite a battle going on for several laps before Ryan Godown, a New Egypt Speedway standout, came up to challenge Strunk. At 17 laps a pre-race favorite in Doug Manmiller had the engine let go putting him out of action.
With 20 laps in the record book Godown was right on the rear bumper of leader Strunk but nine laps later Gowdown spun by himself in turn two putting him to the back of the field. He later dropped out after an impressive run.
Craig VonDohren was able to leap in front the field on the 30th lap but that was short-lived as Strunk, clearly the class of the field on this night, went to the front again and that is where he stayed for the balance of the 76 lap event.
A fuel stop on lap 55, after 95 laps had been run, allowed the top five to be bunched up with Strunk in front followed by VonDohren, Duane Howard, Kenny Gilmore and Jimmy Horton.
At 60-laps Strunk continued to sit comfortably in the front of the pack while challengers were having trouble with a lapped car.
Once Howard, driving the Mavericks MC Club/Alex’s Lemonade Stand No. 4, was able to get by the lapped car Strunk’s lead had increased to the point that the Oley, PA racer, who had finished one point behind Strunk in the chase for the track championship, could not challenge and had to settle for second which earned him $10,000.
Kenny Gilmore (Kutztown) drove a fantastic race at the wheel of the BPG Racing/Chad Sinon Motorsports No. 114 ( a first time ride for him), finishing third.
Six time track champion Craig VonDohren (Oley) finished fourth with his Stauffer Construction No. 1C. VonDohren also encountering problems with lapped traffic late in the race. VonDohren had started 16th.
Jimmy Horton (Neshanic Station, NJ) put on an impressive display of driving running the high and low grooves to finish 5th after starting 23rd.
In Victory Lane Strunk summed it up as a “good year” as he added the Freedom 76 win to a season that also included championships at Grandview and Big Diamond Raceway.
Both Strunk and car owner Glenn Hyneman, a Freedom 76 winner with Strunk as a driver for the first time, dedicated Strunk’s third THP Freedom 76 win to Chad Miller, a team member, who had been fatally injured in a one car highway accident midway in the season. Hyneman has won the race twice before as a car owner with Craig VonDohren and Billy Pauch as drivers.
Strunk also made it look easy winning the Cash Dash over a nine car field to pick up $1,000. The Dash included qualifying heat winners and the three guaranteed starters.
Ryan Watt ran a strong race with the Fran’s Auto Repair No. 6 to grab the Schaeffer Motorsport’s Minuteman 20. Watt lead Mike Gular, Don Norris Jr,, John Tschudy and Kenny Brightbill across the finish line with all of them earning starting spots in the THP Freedom 76.
Qualifying heat race wins went to Jon Kellner Jr., Shawn Reimert, Kevin Hirthler, Duane Howard, Tommy Scheetz Jr. and Ryan Godown.
Consolation race wins were earned by Ray Swinehart, Mike Gular and Randy Bailey.
Three fans picked up $500 is cash, between them, for having the lucky Frisbees that were tossed into the stands by representatives of race sponsor THP (a well known area housing developer).
The Cornerstone Auto Sales of Fleetwood, PA Hard Charger Award went to Mike Gular bringing the THP No.53 home ninth after starting 29th.
Area Auto Racing News, a national trade publication, presented a First Out award to John Tschudy. First Alternate Award went to Randy Bailey courtesy of Beer City in Quakertown, PA and the Hard Luck Award was earned by Ryan Gowdown and was presented by Beer City.
Open competition modifieds and late model stock car racing will be presented on both September 15th and 22nd. Racing will start at 7 pm. These events give racers a chance to try some unique ideas with their racecars and often times racers from other tracks will show up testing their skills against the regulars.
Fans are reminded that they are free to visit with the racers in the pits after the racing action has been completed to collect autographs, take pictures and see the race cars up close. Many of the race teams do have FREE photo cards for fans and also offer t-shirts and other souvenir items for sale.
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.
THP FREEDOM 76 358 MODIFIEDS FEATURE (76 LAPS): 1. Jeff Strunk 2. Duane Howard 3. Kenny Gilmore 4. Craig VonDohren 5. Jimmy Horton 6. Kevin Hirthler 7. Shawn Reimert 8. Jason Hamilton 9. Mike Gular 10. Terry Meitzler 11. Ryan Watt 12. Tommy Sheetz Jr. 13. Meme DeSantis 14. John Willman 15. Ray Swinehart 16. Sean Merkel 17. Don Norris 18. Greg Humlhanz 19. Mark Kratz 20. Tommy Scheetz Sr. 21. Ryan Godown 22. Keith Brightbill 23. Ryan Grim 24. Jason Smythe 25. Kenny Brightbill 26. Cliff Quinn 27. Jon Kellner Jr. 28. Rick Schaffer 29. Doug Manmiller 30. Todd Marburger 31. Brad Brightbill 32. Donny Erb 33. John Tschudy

Fastest lap of the race was turned by Shawn Reimert at 70.736 mph, 15.268 seconds on the one-third-mile, banked clay oval.
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ERNIE SAXTON COMMUNICATIONS, INC.
1448 Hollywood Avenue, Langhorne, PA 19047-7417
215.752.7797 (9 am to 6 pm), 215.752.2392 (home)
CELL: 267.934.7286 - FAX: 215.752.1518 - EMAIL: Esaxton144@aol.com
WWW.SAXTONSPONSORMARKET.COM
PUBLISHER: Motorsports Sponsorship Marketing News PUBLISHER: Grandview Groove, track magazine for NASCAR sanctioned Grandview Speedway COLUMNIST: Bucks County, PA Courier Times, Area Auto Racing News, Inside Track Motorsports News and AutoLocator Magazine CO-HOST: LOW DOWN & DIRTY on WGPA-1100AM ,Easton, PA at 6:05 pm on Mondays and Racer's Roundtable (Saturday, 11 a.m.) on WGPA-1100 AM, Bethlehem, PA - Available on the Internet at www.wgpasunny1100.com
PRESIDENT: Eastern Motorsport Press Association
PUBLIC RELATIONS AND SPONSORSHIP MARKETING

NEWS FROM GRANDVIEW SPEEDWAY
NASCAR WHELEN ALL AMERICAN SERIES Modifieds and Late Models
Event organizer: Bruce Rogers @ 610.754.7688
MEDIA CONTACT: Ernie Saxton Communications, Inc.
Ernie or Marilyn Saxton
215.752.7797 (during business hours of 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.) or 215.752.2392
Fax: 215.752.1518
Cell: 267.934.7286
Email: Esaxton144@aol.com
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE PLEASE WITH OUR THANKS
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COMING EVENTS:
Saturday, September 8, 7 pm THP Freedom 76 Modified Classic. Qualifying events topped off by 76-lap Classic paying $20,000 to win. Spectator gates open at 3 pm for advance ticket holders and 3:30 pm for those purchasing tickets. Rain date is September 15
Saturday September 15 and 22nd, 6 p.m. Open competition Modifieds and Late Model stock cars.
Saturday, October 20, 6 p.m. House of Thunder Halloween Party and Five 25-lap features for URC Sprints, 358 Modifieds, Legends, Late Models, 600 Modifieds and Garden State Vintage Stock Cars.
Saturday, October 27, 7 a.m. Fall Racer’s Flea Market
Saturday, November 10, 6 p.m. Annual Awards Banquet, Kutztown, PA Fire Hall
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SHORT STORY: HOWARD AND STOUDT WIN THE BATTLES, STRUNK AND SHUEY WIN THE WARS AT GRANDVIEW
BECHTELSVILLE, PA September 2, 2007 . . . When the excitement was over at Grandview Speedway on Saturday night Duane Howard had won the 30-lap Green Lane Wm. Penn NASCAR Modified feature race and Randy Stoudt had won the 20-lap NASCAR Late Model feature. However there was little rejoicing from the winners since Jeff Strunk, by virtue of his second place finish in the Modified feature won his sixth NASCAR Modified championship by just one point. And in the Late Models Brian Shuey had finished third to grab his first Late Model title by just five points.
Howard and Stoudt had won the battles but Strunk and Shuey had won the season long wars.
Kevin Hirthler came on strong in the closing laps of the Modified feature to grab third followed by Don Norris, who had lead for several laps, and Jason Hamilton.
Young Mike Kellner ran a strong race to grab second in the Late Model feature followed by Shuey, John Giesler, who lead early, and Jon Kellner Sr.
The 15-lap Legends car feature race was won by Jason Rochelle for his fifth win of the season and second at Grandview Speedway.

Saturday, September 8, 7 pm THP Freedom 76 Modified Classic. Qualifying events topped off by 76-lap Classic paying $20,000 to win. Spectator gates open at 3 pm for advance ticket holders and 3:30 pm for those purchasing tickets. Rain date is September 15.
And on September 15 and 22nd, 6 p.m. Open competition Modifieds and Late Model stock cars will be in action.

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FULL STORY: HOWARD, STOUDT, STRUNK AND SHUEY ARE PART OF A HOLLYWOOD ENDING AT GRANDVIEW SPEEDWAY

BECHTELSVILLE, PA September 2, 2007 . . . Hollywood film producers probably could not have come up with such a great Hollywood ending as happened at Grandview Speedway on Saturday night.
When the evening started Jeff Strunk had a 12 point lead over Duane Howard in his quest for a sixth NASCAR Modified title. Duane Howard did all that he could to win the NASCAR Whelen All American Modified Series championship as he finished second in his qualifying heat and won the 30-lap NASCAR Modified feature race. Jeff Strunk finished second in the feature and third in his qualifying heat. When all the figures were tallied Strunk had won the closest finish in track history grabbing the title by just one point over Howard.
A stunned Duane Howard stood in victory lane unbelieving that he had lost the championship by one point. He sort of indicated that it was not as big a deal as people were making it out to be. “I still have a job to go to on Monday morning,” said Howard. “It was a heck of a battle.” There just may have been tears in his eyes. Howard and his BPG Racing/Chad Sinon Motorsports No. 4 team had done all that they could on that final point night.
And Jeff Strunk and his Gold Rush Custom Trailers No. 126 team were celebrating. Car owner Glenn Hyneman said, “We had a job to do and did it.” That pretty much said all that had to be said. Strunk dedicated the championship to 17-year-old Chad Miller, son of crew chief Donnie Miller, who had been killed in a single car auto accident several weeks back.
It was pretty much the same story in the NASCAR Late Model division as Randy Stoudt drove the TP Trailers No. 10 Late Model to victory in the 20-lap feature race. He had gone into the final race 25-points behind the point leader Brian Shuey. When the race was over he was 5-points behind and Shuey, who had finished third in a late race charge, earned his first NASCAR Late Model championship.
Stoudt told the crowd, “I really thought the motor would give out. It has been a good season.” He had birthday cake waiting for him as he was celebrating his birthday and winning the championship would have made for a nice gift. “I really like winning features (he won six during the season). I think that is better for sponsors and the fans than winning championships.”
Shuey thanked his car owners and labeled his crew as the best in the business. “It was a great year going down to the last lap,” said Shuey about winning his first title. The Shoemakersville, PA racer won his first track title and thanked his sponsors including the primary sponsor Bob Fisher Chevy.
Mark Fehr charged to the front of the pack on the drop of the green for the Green Lane Wm. Penn/Four Star Lettering Night modified feature race. Fehr was in front for five laps before Don Norris took control and was setting a very quick pace. At 11 laps completed Duane Howard, coming from 12th, was putting pressure on the leader and charged to the front on the 12th circuit.
Jeff Strunk moved to second, after starting 11th, to put the pressure on the frontrunner. The final 10 laps was a chase to the checkered flag with Duane Howard (Oley) able to hold off Strunk to gain his fifth win of the season and the $2,200 that goes with it. It was a great warmup for the rich THP Freedom 76 that is set at Grandview Speedway for Saturday, September 8th that offers $20,000 to win.
Strunk (Mohnton) finished second while Kevin Hirthler (Bechtelsville) charged from 24th starting position to grab third. Fourth spot went to Don Norris Jr. (Douglassville) followed by Jason Hamilton (Erwinna).
Three-time past champion John Geisler went to the front at the start of the 20-lapper for the Late Models while teenager Kyle Merkel grabbed the front spot on the fourth lap. Randy Stoudt, coming from seventh, took control of the race on the sixth lap.
Once in front Stoudt was comfortably in control of the event with Mike Kellner doing his best to track down the leader and hold off young Kyle Merkel. At the finish Stoudt (Pottstown) was well in front with Mike Kellner (Lansdale) finishing second. Brian Shuey (Shoemakersville) took third followed by John Geisler (Aston) and Jon Kellner Sr. (Lansdale).
Jason Rochelle of Schnecksville, PA took the lead on the drop of the green for the 15-lap Legends Cars feature race and lead all the laps to win his second of the season at Grandview Speedway. Steve Nederostek kept the pressue on Rochelle throughout the event but just could not build up enough steam to get by the leader. Third spot in the feature went to Josh Morrow followed by Tim Henry and Tim Bauer.
Qualifying heat races in the NASCAR Modifieds were won by Mark Kratz, Craig VonDohren, Jon Kellner Jr. and John Willman. The consolation races went to Danny Erb and John Tschudy. In the NASCAR Late Models the preliminary events were won by Chuck Schutz, Jon Kellner Sr. and Kyle Merkel. In the Central PA Legends Cars qualifying races went to Rodney Kistler and Tom Mayberry.
The Cornerstone Auto Sales of Fleetwood, PA Hard Charger Awards went to Greg Hoffmaster in the NASCAR Late Models gaining 12 spots from 21st to 9th in the 20-lap feature. In the NASCAR Modified feature Kevin Hirthler went from 24th to 3rd, gaining 21 positions. Each driver earns $50.
The biggest and richest event of the season takes place on Saturday, September 8th, 7 pm with the running of the 37th Annual THP Freedom 76 Modified Classic. There is $20,000 for winner and $10,000 for second. A special Cash Dash pays $1,000. Gates open at 3 p.m. for advance ticket holders and ticket windows open at 3:30 p.m. Dabby the Clown will be there doing face painting at 5:30 p.m.
Legendary dirt track racer Kenny Brightbill is entered as is Jimmy Horton, Joey Grammes, David VanHorn and others. More than 70 entries are expected.
Rain date is Saturday, September 15th. If the rain date is not need then open competition modifieds and late models will be presented on both September 15th and 22nd.
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.
GREEN LANE WILLIAM PENN/FOUR STAR LETTERING NASCAR ALL AMERICAN SERIES MODIFIEDS (30 LAPS): 1. Duane Howard 2. Jeff Strunk 3. Kevin Hirthler 4. Don Norris Jr. 5. Jason Hamilton 6. Mike Gular 7. John Willman 8. Danny Erb 9. Rick Schaffer 10. Randy Bailey 11. Shawn Reimert 12. Terry Meitzler 13. John Tschudy 14. Jon Kellner Jr. 15. Kerry Kratz 16. Todd Smith 17. Mark Kratz 18. Sean Merkel 19. Brad Missimer 20. Ryan Beltz 21. Tommy Sheetz Jr. 22. Mark Fehr 23. Troy Wink 24. Glenn Owens 25. Ryan Watt 26. Ray Swinehart 27. Craig VonDohren 28. Doug Manmiller 29. Meme DeSantis 30. Kenny Gilmore
GREEN LANE WILLIAM PENN/FOUR STAR LETTERING NASCAR LATE MODEL FEATURE (20 LAPS): 1. Randy Stoudt 2. Mike Kellner 3. Brian Shuey 4. John Geisler 5. Jon Kellner Sr. 6. Ron Kline 7. Mark Malcom 8. Wayne Pfeil Jr. 9. Greg Hoffmaster 10. Chuck Schutz 11. Kyle Merkel 12. Dean Stoudt 13. Buddy Wharton 14. Bill Henning 15. Harry Neiman 16. Rick Todorow 17. Chad Rae 18. Bryon Sipe 19. Jamie Undercoffler 20. D.D. Keely 21. Eric Kauffman 22. John Favinger 23. Dallas Breidenbach
ROLLING THUNDER LEGENDS (15 LAPS): 1. Jason Rochelle 2. Steve Nedorostek 3. Josh Morrow 4. Tim Henry 5. Tim Bauer
UNOFFICIAL POINT STANDINGS FOR NASCAR MODIFIEDS
AS OF THE FINISH OF RACING ON SEPTEMBER 1, 2007

1. Jeff Strunk, Mohnton, PA #126 4934****
2. Duane Howard, Oley, PA #114/4 4933*****
3. Terry Meitzler, Kutztown, PA #81 3842
4. Kevin Hirthler, Green Lane, PA #117 3726*
5. Doug Manmiller, Wyomissing, PA #14/00 3675
6. Mike Gular, Harleysville, PA #53 3619
7. Danny Erb, Boyertown, PA #44 3456
8. Shawn Reimert, Oley, PA #41 3419
9. Rick Schaffer, Woxall, PA #357 3356
10. John Willman, Birdsboro, PA #74W 3340
11. Kerry Kratz, Bechtelsville, PA #87 3264
12. Craig VonDohren, Oley, PA #1C 3163*****
13. Meme DeSantis, Temple, PA #11 3111
14. Jason Hamilton, Erwinna, PA #16 3047*
15. Ryan Watt, Phoenixville, PA #14W 2416
16. Sean Merkel, Gilbertsville, PA #118 2314**
17. Tom Umbenhauer, Richland, PA #19U 2305
18. Kyle Weiss, Hamburg, PA #21K 2257
19. Don Norris, Douglassville, PA #976 2250
20. Jon Kellner Jr., Lansdale, PA #67 2216
Other Feature Winners: Tommy Scheetz Jr.,

UNOFFICIAL POINT STANDINGS FOR NASCAR LATE MODELS
AS OF FINISH OF RACING ON SEPTEMBER 1, 2007

1. Brian Shuey, Shoemakersville, PA #5X 4939*
2. Randy Stoudt, Pottstown, PA #10 4934******
2. Ron Kline, Salfordville, PA #3 4908**
4. Chuck Schutz, Pottstown, PA #ONE 4761****
5. Mike Kellner, Lansdale, PA #57 4691**
6. Dean Stoudt, East Greenville, PA #5 4671
7. Wayne Pfeil Jr., Mohnton, PA #72 4121
8. Kyle Merkel, Gilbertsville, PA #117 4092*
9. Rick Todorow, Quakertown, PA #93 3814*
10. Bryan Sipe, Leesport, PA #33 3700*
11. Buddy Wharton, Birdsboro, PA #7B 3606
12. Greg Hoffmaster, Pottstown, PA #69 3475
13. John Giesler, Aston, PA #ZT1 3445
14. D.D. Keely, Linfield, PA #707 2974
15. Chad Rea, Reading, PA #8 2767
16. Jon Kellner Sr., Lansdale, PA #85AM 2626
17. Dean Schaeffer, Douglassville, PA #39 2597
17. Eric Kauffman, Muhlenberg, PA #307 2540
19. Bill Henning, Lansdale, PA #80 2480
20. Carl Mertz, Boyertown, PA #00 2287

* denotes feature winner

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COMING EVENTS:
Saturday, September 1st, 7:30 p.m. Green Lane Wm. Penn/Four Star Lettering Night featuring the NASCAR Modifieds, Late Models and Legends. Final point race of the season.
Thursday, September 6, 9am… THP Freedom 76 Golf Classic, Blackwood Golf Course
Saturday, September 8, 7 pm THP Freedom 76 Modified Classic. Qualifying events topped off by 76-lap Classic paying $20,000 to win. Spectator gates open at 3 pm for advance ticket holders and 3:30 pm for those purchasing tickets.
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SHORT STORY: HIRTHLER GETS FIRST FEATURE WIN, TODOROW GETS FIRST WIN IN FOUR YEARS
Young Kevin Hirthler took the lead on the fourth lap and never looked back as he drove the Green Lane Wm. Penn/Four Star Lettering No. 117 Modified to victory Saturday night in the 30-lap MidLantic Machinery NASCAR Modified feature race at Grandview Speedway. The 20-lap feature for NASCAR Late Models, delayed 90 minutes due to rain, was won by Rick Todorow in his Juniper Auto Body No. 93 for his first feature win since June, 2004.
Jon Kellner Jr. was within shouting distance of the fleet running Hirthler to grab a strong second place finish. Kerry Kratz came home third followed by Mike Gular and Doug Manmiller.
Jeff Strunk finished sixth while point leader Duane Howard came home 12th giving Strunk the point lead in the chase for the Modified title by just 12 points.
Dean Stoudt kept Rick Todorow in his sights in the final laps but had to settle for second in the Late Model feature race. Mike Kellner finished third after leading early. Ron Kline was fourth and Jon Kellner Sr. grabbed fifth.
Brian Shuey holds just a one point edge over Ron Kline in the Late Model championship battle that will be decided this Saturday.
The final point race event of the season is set for this Saturday, September 1st at 7:30 pm. Green Lane Wm. Penn/Four Star Lettering Night will feature the NASCAR Modifieds, Late Models and Legends.
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FULL STORY: KEVIN HIRTHLER AND RICK TODOROW WIN NASCAR FEATURES AT GRANDVIEW SPEEDWAY
VERY CLOSE POINT BATTLES IN MODIFIEDS AND LATE MODELS

BECHTELSVILLE, PA August 26, 2007 . . . Young Kevin Hirthler drove the family owned Green Lane Wm. Penn/Four Star Lettering No. 117 Modified to victory Saturday night in the 30-lap MidLantic Machinery NASCAR Whelen Modified feature race at Grandview Speedway. For the Green Lane, PA racer it was his first career Modified win at the Berks County clay oval.
In the 20-lapper for NASCAR Late Models Rick Todorow had to wait out a 90-minute rain delay before being able to win his first feature race since June, 2004.
The finishes of the Saturday night events set up one of the closest point battles in the history of the track as Jeff Strunk takes a 12 point lead over Duane Howard into the September 1st Modified race. Brian Shuey has a one point edge over Ron Kline in the chase for the Late Model championship on the final point night.
Glenn Owens put his mount in front of the 29-car starting field and set the pace, surviving some early race skirmishes, for the first three laps. Hirthler, coming from 11th starting spot, took command of the race on the fourth circuit of the one-third-mile, banked clay oval.
At the ten lap marker Jon Kellner Jr. came up to challenge Hirthler for the top spot and the two stayed in those positions throughout the final 20-laps leading to starter Ray Kemp’s checkered flag.
The final laps of the feature race were uneventful with Hirthler a comfortable margin in front of Kellner (Lansdale) at the finish. Third spot went to Kerry Kratz (Bechtelsville) for one of his best efforts of the season. Mike Gular (Green Lane) came from 19th to finish fourth with Doug Manmiller (Shoemakersville) taking fifth after starting 21st.
In the battle for the lucrative NASCAR Modified title Jeff Strunk, with a sixth place finish after starting 24th, was able to gain the lead with a 12 point edge going into the final point events of the season coming up on Saturday, September 1st. Duane Howard, the point leader going into the night’s events, got caught up in an on track incident that may have caused some handling problems in the car, had to settle for a 12th place finish dropping him to second in the standings.
When action resumes on Saturday night Strunk will be going for his sixth track title while Howard will be trying for his fourth. Of course the fact that there is about $15,000 in point fund money and a Champion’s Trip to the Panama up for grabs will make the battle even more interesting.
Rick Todorow started on the pole and finished in first in the 20-lap Late Model feature. It sounds pretty easy but it took the veteran Quakertown, PA racer a 90-minute rain delay and more than three years to get the victory.
Early in the race Todorow was challenged by Wayne Pfeil but at the six lap marker young Mike Kellner charged from sixth to grab second and put some heavy pressure on the leader.
At 11 laps Kellner charged to the front coming off turn four when Todorow bobbled. At 13 laps Billy Graham spun creating a multi car tangle that eliminated the point leader Brian Shuey and a couple of others.
On the 17th circuit Todorow was back in front as a result of a “bobble” by Kellner and that is where he stayed to grab the win.
In victory lane the low key Juniper Auto Body Shop owner said it seemed like “ten years since he last won.”
Second spot went to four time Late Model kingpin Dean Stoudt (East Greenville) for what may have been his strongest effort of the season. Third place went to Mike Kellner (Lansdale) followed by Ron Kline (Salford) and Jon Kellner Sr. (Lansdale).
With Brian Shuey out early and credited with a 16th place finish and Ron Kline finishing fourth the battle for the Late Model title goes into the final night of point events with Shuey holding just a one point edge in his quest for a first championship.
Qualifying events for the NASCAR Whelen Modified racers went to Glenn Owens, Kevin Hirthler, Marc Fehr and Sean Merkel. The consolation races were won by Doug Manmiller and Rick Schaffer. In the Late Model preliminaries wins were earned by Brian Shuey, Dean Stoudt and Kyle Merkel.
The Cornerstone Auto Sales of Fleetwood, PA Hard Charger Awards went to Jeff Strunk in the NASCAR Modifieds going from 24th starting spot to finish 6th and Chuck Schutz in the Late Models going from 18th to 6th in the 20-lap feature.
The final point race event of the season takes place on Saturday, September 1, 7:30 p.m. featuring the NASCAR Modifieds, Late Models and Legends. The night is sponsored by Green Lane William Penn/Four Star Lettering.
The annual THP Freedom 76 Golf Classic is set for Thursday, September 6th, 9 am at the Blackwood Golf Course. Registrations are limited to 72 players. For information telephone Kenny Rogers at 610.754.6420. Entry fee is $75 and includes steak dinner, golf, prizes and shirt.
Advance tickets for the rich THP Freedom 76 Modified Classic, September 8th, are now on sale at the speedway on race nights. Adult tickets sell for $25.00, youngsters 6 thru 11 pay $7 and kids under 6 are free when accompanied by a paying adult. Pit admission will be $40. Outsiders that are planning to race include Jimmy Horton, Kenny Brightbill, Keith Brightbill, Joey Grammes, David VanHorn and others to be announced.
Spectator gates will open for advance ticket holders at 3 pm on September 8th with ticket windows open at 3:30 pm. No one will be allowed in the spectator areas before 3 pm.
In close balloting for the Grandview Groove Most Popular Driver Awards Jeff Strunk has moved in front in the Modifieds and Rick Todorow is on top in the Late Models. Voting continues until the end of September.
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.
MIDLANTIC MACHINERY NASCAR ALL AMERICAN SERIES MODIFIEDS (30 LAPS) 1. Kevin Hirthler 2. Jon Kellner 3. Kerry Kratz 4. Mike Gular 5. Doug Manmiller 6. Jeff Strunk 7. John Willman 8. Meme DeSantis 9. Terry Meitzler 10. Tom Umbenhauer 11. Jason Hamilton 12. Duane Howard 13. Craig VonDohren 14. Danny Erb 15. Todd Smith 16. Glenn Owens 17. Rick Schaffer 18. Brad Missimer 19. Todd Marburger 20. Cliff Quinn 21. Bobby Gunther Walsh 22. John Tschudy 23. Marc Fehr 24. Chris Esposito 25. Vince Gagliardo 26. Shawn Reimert 27. Kenny Gilmore 28. Sean Merkel 29. Troy Wink

MIDLANTIC MACHINERY NASCAR LATE MODEL FEATURE (20 LAPS):1. Rick Todorow 2. Dean Stoudt 3. Mike Kellner 4. Ron Kline 5. Jon Kellner Sr. 6. Chuck Schutz 7. Kyle Merkel 8. Randy Stoudt 9. Buddy Wharton 10. Greg Hoffmaster 11. Dallas Breidenbach 12. Bryon Sipe 13. Carl Mertz 14. Chad Rae 15. Wayne Pfeil 16. Brian Shuey 17. Bill Henning 18. Johnny Favinger 19. Billy Graham 20. Jamie Undercoffler 21. Eric Kauffman 22. John Giesler

UNOFFICIAL POINT STANDINGS FOR NASCAR MODIFIEDS
AS OF FINISH OF RACING ON AUGUST 25, 2007

1. Jeff Strunk, Mohnton, PA #126 4636****
2. Duane Howard, Oley, PA #114/4 4624****
3. Terry Meitzler, Kutztown, PA #81 3649
4. Doug Manmiller, Wyomissing, PA #14/00 3638
5. Kevin Hirthler, Green Lane, PA #117 3442*
6. Mike Gular, Harleysville, PA #53 3362
7. Danny Erb, Boyertown, PA #44 3221
8. Shawn Reimert, Oley, PA #41 3224
9. Rick Schaffer, Woxall, PA #357 3127
10. Craig VonDohren, Oley, PA #1C 3113*****
11. Kerry Kratz, Bechtelsville, PA #87 3104
12. John Willman, Birdsboro, PA #74W 3090
13. Meme DeSantis, Temple, PA #11 3085
14. Jason Hamilton, Erwinna, PA #16 2778*
15. Ryan Watt, Phoenixville, PA #14W 2349
16. Tom Umbenhauer, Richland, PA #19U 2305
17. Kyle Weiss, Hamburg, PA #21K 2257
18. Sean Merkel, Gilbertsville, PA #118 2178**
19. Jon Kellner Jr., Lansdale, PA #67 2036
20. Don Norris, Douglassville, PA #976 1971
Other Feature Winners: Tommy Scheetz Jr.,

UNOFFICIAL POINT STANDINGS FOR NASCAR LATE MODELS
AS OF FINISH OF RACING ON AUGUST 25, 2007

1. Brian Shuey, Shoemakersville, PA #5X 4650*
2. Ron Kline, Salfordville, PA #3 4649**
3. Randy Stoudt, Pottstown, PA #10 4625*****
4. Chuck Schutz, Pottstown, PA #ONE 4541****
5. Dean Stoudt, East Greenville, PA #5 4474
6. Mike Kellner, Lansdale, PA #57 4394**
7. Wayne Pfeil Jr., Mohnton, PA #72 3885
8. Kyle Merkel, Gilbertsville, PA #117 3882*
9. Rick Todorow, Quakertown, PA #93 3658*
10. Bryan Sipe, Leesport, PA #33 3563*
11. Buddy Wharton, Birdsboro, PA #7B 3426
12. Greg Hoffmaster, Pottstown, PA #69 3255
13. John Giesler, Aston, PA #ZT1 3167
14. D.D. Keely, Linfield, PA #707 2859
15. Chad Rea, Reading, PA, #8 2627
16. Dean Schaeffer, Douglassville, PA #39 2597
17. Eric Kauffman, Muhlenberg,PA #307 2440
18. Jon Kellner Sr., Lansdale, PA #85AM 2356
19. Bill Henning, Lansdale, PA #80 2304
20. Carl Mertz, Boyertown, PA #00 2287

* denotes feature winner

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Event organizer: Bruce Rogers @ 610.754.7688
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COMING EVENTS:

Tuesday, August 21, 7:30 p.m. NAPA Auto Parts Thunder on the Hill Night featuring 358 Modifieds, 410 Sprints, 600 Micro Sprints, Rolling Thunder Legends and 600 Modifieds. Five 25-lap features only.
Saturday, August 25, 7:30 p.m. MIDLANTIC NIGHT featuring Modifieds and Late Models. First 100 fans receive a free auto racing hat.
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SHORT STORY: STRUNK, SCHUTZ AND MANMILLER GET GRANDVIEW WINS
Jeff Strunk was just too strong for the competition on Saturday night at Grandview Speedway as he won the 30-lap USG Sheetrock NASCAR Modified feature race going away. In the 20-lapper for Late Models Chuck Schutz took the win and it was Doug Manmiller winning the 15-lap Xcel 600 Modified feature race.
Rick Schaffer finished second to Strunk the Modified main event but had nothing for him at the finish while Duane Howard continued to be the point leader finishing third. Mike Gular grabbed fourth and Kevin Hirthler was a strong fifth.
The Late Model feature was a four car chase to the checkered flag with Schutz just able to nose out Rick Todorow who had lead for several laps. Third spot went to a hard charging Randy Stoudt while Wayne Pfeil and Brian Shuey, the Late Model point leader, followed.
Modified regular Doug Manmiller climbed into a 600 Modified for the first time and gave them all some lessons as he won the 15-lap feature race.
Tuesday, August 21st, the NAPA Auto Parts Thunder on the Hill Series will feature five 25-lap features with no qualifying events. 25-lap features will be run for the 410 sprints, 358 modifieds, 600cc Micro Sprints, 600 Modifieds and Legends. Racing starts at 7:30 p.m.
Coming up on Saturday night at 7:30 p.m. is Midlantic Machine Night featuring NASCAR Modifieds and Late Models. The first 100 fans through the main gate will receive a free racing hat.
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FULL STORY: STRUNK, SCHUTZ AND MANMILLER WIN AT GRANDVIEW
BECHTELSVILLE, PA August 19, 2007 . . . If there were doubts in anyone’s mind that Jeff Strunk was not serious about his efforts to win a sixth NASCAR Whelen All American Series Modified title at Grandview Speedway he showed he was dead serious on Saturday night. Strunk, at the wheel of the Gold Rush Custom Trailers No. 126, ran away and hid from all the other competitors winning the 30-lap USG Sheetrock NASCAR Modified feature race.
Chuck Schutz came on strong in the final couple of laps to come out on top in a four car duel to the finish in the 20-lap NASCAR Late Model feature and it was Doug Manmiller taking his first ride in a 600 Modified winning the 15-lap Xcel 600 Modified feature.
Mark Fehr charged to the front of the 28-car starting field in the 30-lap Modified feature and set the pace. On the third circuit of the one-third-mile, banked clay oval a multi car melee in turn three had Meme DeSantis barrel rolling but walking away uninjured.
On the restart Fehr was still in charge but on the eighth lap Jeff Strunk, coming from 12th starting spot, went to the front and stayed for the balance of the 30-lapper.
Despite a couple of cautions that allowed the field to close up on him Strunk was able to pull away from the field on each restart and just proved to be the class of the field on this particular night.
The Mohnton, PA racer dedicated his win to John Blewett III, a NASCAR Whelen Modified racer, who was killed at Thompson, CT in a tragic racing accident. Strunk pointed out that the car was very strong and the track conditions were “awesome.” The win moved Strunk to within 48 points of current point leader Duane Howard in the chase for the lucrative track and NASCAR point championships worth an estimated $15,000 or more.
Second spot went to Rick Schaffer (Woxall) followed by point leader Duane Howard (Oley) who came from 20th starting spot to grab third. Mike Gular (Green Lane) had an impressive gain of 13 spots after starting 17th to finish 4th. Kevin Hirthler (Boyertown) came from 18th to grab fifth.
The 20-lap Late Model feature had the two leaders D.D.Keely and Greg Hoffmaster caught up in a first turn, first lap accident that put them both out of competition giving the lead to veteran Rick Todorow.
The Quakertown, PA auto body shop owner looked like he might be on his way to his first win in a few seasons as he set the pace until the eighth circuit, relinquished the lead to Wayne Pfeil Jr who was looking for his first career win, and then took it back on the 12th lap.
With five laps to go Todorow had control but Pfeil, Chuck Schutz and Randy Stoudt were in the picture.
The final five circuits had a four car chase for the top spot and with two laps to go Schutz went to the front to grab his fourth win of the season in a wild chase to the finish line. The Pottstown racer said in victory lane, “We either break or do really good. Tonight was really good.”
Finishing behind Schutz and his BPG Racing/Herb Realty No. 1 was Todorow followed by Randy Stoudt (Pottstown), Wayne Pfeil (Mohnton) and Brian Shuey (Shoemakersville).
Shuey continues to lead the Late Model point chase by just 31 points over Randy Stoudt and Ron Kline who are tied for second.
A 15-lap Xcel 600 Modified feature race had Kyle Gardner and Chuck Miller battling up to the 11th lap with Doug Manmiller closing in with the “rental car.” At the 11 lap marker a multi car fracas in turn four put Miller out of competition, put Gardner to the rear of the field and gave Manmiller the lead.
At the finish Manmiller (Shoemakersville, making his first start in a 600 Modified, was in front of the pack with Scott Washburn finishing second followed by Mike Keppler, Brett Arndt and Shawn Burd.
Qualifying event wins in the Modified division went to Mark Kratz, Jason Hamilton, Jeff Strunk and Rick Schaffer. The consolations went to Craig VonDohren and Don Norris Jr. In Late Model qualifiers winners were D.D.Keely, Greg Hoffmaster and Dean Stoudt. Wins in the Xcel 600 Modified qualifiers were earned by Kevin Gruber and Doug Manmiller.
The Cornerstone Auto Sales of Fleetwood, PA Hard Charger Awards went to Randy Stoudt going from 18th to third in the Late Model feature for a gain of 15 spots. In the Modifieds it was Duane Howard coming from 20th to third for a gain of 17 positions.
NAPA Auto Parts Thunder on the Hill Night coming up on Tuesday, August 21st at 7:30 p.m. will feature the 358 Modifieds, 410 Sprints, 600 Micro Sprints, Rolling Thunder Legends and 600 Modifieds. There will be no time trials, no qualifying heats just five 25-lap features.
MidLantic Machine sponsors the August 25th show and will have free Komatsu Racing hats for the first 100 people through the main gate. Featured will be the NASCAR Modifieds and Late Models. They will also have a drawing for a variety of Komatsu Die Cast Models.
Advance tickets for the rich THP Freedom 76 Modified Classic are now on sale at the speedway on race nights. Adult tickets sell for $25.00.
The annual THP Freedom 76 Golf Classic is set for September 6th at the Blackwood Golf Course near Douglassville, PA. Registration is $75.00. Included is golf, dinner, beverages on the course, an official golf classic shirt plus the opportunity to win some prizes. Telephone Kenny Rogers at 610.754.6420. Tee off is at 9am and it is a scramble format.
Fans are reminded that they are free to visit with the racers in the pits after the racing action has been completed to collect autographs, take pictures and see the race cars up close. Many of the race teams do have FREE photo cards for fans and also offer t-shirts and other souvenir items for sale.
Early arriving fans get the chance to win an opportunity to be the honorary flagman for a session of NASCAR Modified stock car warm-ups.
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.
USG NASCAR ALL AMERICAN SERIES MODIFIEDS (30 LAPS) 1. Jeff Strunk 2. Rick Schaffer 3. Duane Howard 4. Mike Gular 5. Kevin Hirthler 6. Doug Manmiller 7. Danny Erb 8. Kerry Kratz 9. Mark Kratz 10. Terry Meitzler 11. Ray Swinehart 12. Jon Kellner Jr. 13. Mark Fehr 14. Glen Owens 15. Don Norris Jr. 16. Sean Merkel 17. Todd Marburger 18. Bruce Hirthler 19. Rich Wisdo 20. Jeremy Banos 21. John Willman 22. Brad Missimer 23. Shawn Reimert 24. Donny Erb 25. Ryan Grim 26. Craig VonDohren 27. Meme DeSantis 28. Jason Hamilton

USG NASCAR LATE MODEL FEATURE (30 LAPS): 1. Chuck Schutz 2. Rick Todorow 3. Randy Stoudt 4. Wayne Pfeil Jr. 5. Brian Shuey 6. Bryon Sipe 7. Jon Kellner Sr. 8. Mike Kellner 9. Ron Kline 10. Kyle Merkel 11. Dean Stoudt 12. Bill Henning 13. John Favinger 14. Buddy Wharton 15. Carl Mertz 16. Chad Rae 17. Dallas Breidenbach 18. Erick Kauffman 19. Billy Graham 20. John Giesler 22. Greg Hoffmaster 22. D.D. Keely.

USG XCEL 600 MODIFIEDS FEATURE (15 LAPS):1. Doug Manmiller 2. Scott Washburn 3. Mike Keppler 4. Brett Arndt 5. Shawn Burd 6. Gary Suchy 7. Brian Mady 8. Joe Fanelli 9. Jeremy Gustwhite 10. Rich McGready
UNOFFICIAL POINT STANDINGS FOR NASCAR MODIFIEDS
AS OF COMPLETION OF RACING ON AUGUST 18, 2007

1. Duane Howard, Oley, PA #114/4 4430****
2. Jeff Strunk, Mohnton, PA #126 4382****
3. Terry Meitzler, Kutztown, PA #81 3421
4. Doug Manmiller, Wyomissing, PA #14/00 3373
5. Shawn Reimert, Oley, PA #41 3162
6. Kevin Hirthler, Green Lane, PA #117 3132
7. Mike Gular, Harleysville, PA #53 3086
8. Danny Erb, Boyertown, PA #44 3044
9. Rick Schaffer, Woxall, PA #357 2982
10. Craig VonDohren, Oley, PA #1C 2933*****
11. Meme DeSantis, Temple, PA #11 2852
12. John Willman, Birdsboro, PA #74W 2842
13. Kerry Kratz, Bechtelsville, PA #87 2816
14. Jason Hamilton, Erwinna, PA #16 2571*
15. Ryan Watt, Phoenixville, PA #14W 2349
16. Kyle Weiss, Hamburg, PA #21K 2257
17. Sean Merkel, Gilbertsville, PA #118 2138**
18. Tom Umbenhauer, Richland, PA #19U 2087
19. Don Norris, Douglassville, PA #976 1961
20. Jon Kellner Jr., Lansdale, PA #67 1737
Other Feature Winners: Tommy Scheetz Jr.,

UNOFFICIAL POINT STANDINGS FOR NASCAR LATE MODELS
AS OF COMPLETION OF RACING ON AUGUST 18, 2007

1. Brian Shuey, Shoemakersville, PA #5X 4418*
2. Randy Stoudt, Pottstown, PA #10 4387*****
3. Ron Kline, Salfordville, PA #3 4387**
4. Chuck Schutz, Pottstown, PA #ONE 4284****
5. Mike Kellner, Lansdale, PA #57 4105**
6. Dean Stoudt, East Greenville, PA #5 3967
7. Wayne Pfeil Jr., Mohnton, PA #72 3717
8. Kyle Merkel, Gilbertsville, PA #117 3632*
9. Bryan Sipe, Leesport, PA #33 3366*
10. Rick Todorow, Quakertown, PA #93 3349
11. Buddy Wharton, Birdsboro, PA #7B 3200
12. John Giesler, Aston, PA #ZT1 3157
13. Greg Hoffmaster, Pottstown, PA #69 3045
14. D.D. Keely, Linfield, PA #707 2859
15. Dean Schaeffer, Douglassville, PA #39 2597
16. Chad Rea , Reading, PA #8 2457
17. Eric Kauffman #307 2430
18. Bill Henning, Lansdale, PA #80 2157
19. Carl Mertz, Boyertown, PA #00 2102
20. Jon Kellner Sr., Lansdale, PA #85AM 2087

* denotes feature win

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