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By Gary Lileck
Forestville, PA – June 1, 2007 – After the completion of qualifying events and an opening lap of the Roadrunner feature, thunderstorms swept through the area and postponed Friday’s card at Big Diamond Raceway. The four remaining feature events will be made up at later dates to be announced.
Felty Farms (Tamaqua) sponsored the evening’s festivities, on a fast-paced night at the speedway.
The headlining 358 Modified division pulled 31 cars. A trio of 10-lap heats were held with victories going to Mike Nicholas (Lebanon), Duane Howard (Oley) and Terry Meitzler (Kutztown). The 10-lap B-main was won by Meme DeSantis (Temple).
33 Sportsman were on hand with 10-lap heat wins going to Craig Whitmoyer (Hamburg), Ray Woodall Jr. (Pen Argyl) and Patrick Cozze (Easton). Codie Berk (Shoemakersville) won the 8-lap B-main.
Mike Pychinka and Ryan Higgs emerged victorious in a pair of 6-lap Xcel 600 Modified heat races. 30 cars were pitside.
The Roadrunner main event began with 18 starters. Brian Johnson (Ashland) led the opening lap before a caution flag period took place. Johnson took charge on the restart, however was involved in a multi-car tangle in turn four. It was at this time (9PM) when rainstorms took control of the program and the remainder of this show was postponed.
The upcoming Big Diamond Raceway card is packed with plenty of racing divisions and excitement.
The Lucas Oil USAC National Sprint Car Series invades the three-eighths mile clay oval on Thursday evening June 7. Joining the USAC sprints on the topless twin bill will be the ARDC wingless midgets. Seltzer Insurance will be presenting this huge upcoming event. Some of the USAC heavy hitters are expected to either haul their Midgets to Forestville or secure rides in the companion ARDC Midget event. The USAC Sprint-car feature event will go a distance of 30-laps paying $4,000 to win.
Advance tickets for this event are currently available. If an advance ticket is purchased, it will allow entrance to the grandstands at 12:00PM, three hours earlier than when the regular ticket gates open (3:00PM). No coolers larger than 12” by 12” will be permitted for this event due to space constraints.
Adult General Admission for the Thursday June 7 program is $25. A driver's meeting will be held at 6PM, practice at 7PM, qualifying will begin at 7:30PM. A pit pass will be $25 for USAC members, this pit price will also be offered to ARDC and BDR license holders. Non-members will pay $30. If this event is rained-out it will be rescheduled for Friday June 8 along with the Roadrunners. The 358 Modifieds and Sportsman would then compete on Sunday June 10 with a 7:30PM start time.
Friday June 8 is Seltzer Insurance Night as the wingless ARDC Midgets return for their second appearance in two nights along with 358 Modifieds, Sportsman, and Roadrunners. Gates open at 5:00PM, warm-ups at 7:00PM, and racing goes green at 7:30PM. Adult admission for this show is only $12. Students, Seniors, Military ID $10, Kids 10 and under are free.
Sunday June 10 is race number two of the Naftzinger Used Auto Parts Nutty Buddy Enduro Series (4 cyl enduro and 6/8 cyl enduro). Start time for the enduro is 4PM and grandstand admission is a fan friendly $5. In case of a Thursday USAC rain-out, the enduros would be postponed.
Friday June 1, 2007 Results
358 MODIFIEDS
Heat One: Mike Nicholas, Doug Hendricks, Billy Pauch Jr., Craig Von Dohren, Jeff Strunk, Gary Wagner Jr.
Heat Two: Duane Howard, Doug Manmiller, Ray Swinehart, Jeff Sechrist, Corey Sechrist, Steve Swinehart.
Heat Three: Terry Meitzler, Rick Laubach, John Willman, Ryan Watt, Bobby Gunther-Walsh, Keith Hoffman.
B-main: Meme DeSantis, Kurt Spotts, Carroll Hine III, Jimmy Reppert, Ryan Grim, Jamie Schwartz.
Feature (25-laps): to be completed on later date.
SPORTSMAN
Heat One: Craig Whitmoyer, Joe Masiado, Frank Cozze Jr., Rob Gibson, Luke Wagner, Kevin Beach.
Heat Two: Ray Woodall Jr., Chris James Jr., Earl Paules, Brad Brightbill, Jordan Umbenhauer, Tom Brennan.
Heat Three: Patrick Cozze, Josh Biever, Mike Mammana, Andy Miller, Leroy Long, Shawn Hiestand.
B-main: Codie Berk, Billy Moyer Jr., Louie Mitchalk, Mike Taylor, Willard Knect, Mike Bent.
Feature (20-laps): to be completed on later date.
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