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PAUL MILLER OPENS SUPER SPORTSMAN SEASON WITH A WIN
MECHANICSBURG, PA - Paul Miller gave car owner Danny Miller (no relation) a third
consecutive trip to Victory Lane at Williams Grove Speedway Saturday night by capturing the
season-opening 20-lap super sportsman feature race.
Danny Miller had Danny Hager in the car last season. Hager steered the No. 55 to victory in the
last two races held at the speedway in 2007.
"Amazing," said the driver. "I can't believe it. This is such a good ride and I am proud to get in
back to Victory Lane."
He started on the pole spot and proceeded to dominate the field over the next 10 miles, holding off
several challenges from numerous drivers including an attempt by defending tour and track
champion Frankie Herr.
Herr settled for the second position, followed by Scott Dellinger, Rick Barr and Carmen Perigo Jr.
Miller beat Dellinger at the start of the race and had the lead as the race was slowed after the second
lap. Steve Fannasy spun his car in the first turn.
Running sixth at the time of the caution, Herr basted from sixth to fourth on the restart, then moved
into third after a second caution flag came out after the third lap was completed.
A four-car crash on the backstretch on the seventh tour stopped the race. J.R. Fry tried to take
evasive action to miss a slower car, but the two made contact. His car slide sideways near the bridge
and flipped over several times before coming to a rest in front of the backstretch grandstands.
Herr took an unusual line to pass Dellinger for the runner-up spot on the restart. He drove to
the outside and got the spot, but Miller commanded the final 13 laps.
"I knew the faster guys were coming, especially after that last red flag period," Miller said. "I did
what I had to do and that was to keep the car straight and out of any possible problem."
The win was Miller's second career at Williams Grove Speedway. He won a super sportsman race
in 2006.
Heat races went to Gregg Foster, Miller and Herr. Fry won the consolation race.
Tyler Armstrong dominated the 20-lap 358 Late Model feature race. Armstrong cruised to a
convincing win over Gene Knaub, Mike Walls, Jared Miller and Derrick Zirkle.
Heats went to Armstrong, Tyler Hershey and Knaub.
Dave Leidy won the 15-lap 4-cyl. Stock race over Kevin Thomas, Leroy Long, Ronnie Garlock and
Dale Kreiser.
Super Sportsman Feature Finish, 20 Laps: 1. Paul Miller; 2. Frankie Herr; 3. Scott Dellinger; 4. Rick Barr; 5. Carmen Perigo Jr.; 6. Russ Mitten Jr.; 7. David Socks; 8. Jason Fry; 9. Derek Locke; 10. Gregg Foster; 11. Duaine Smith; 12. Ryan Rupp; 13. Rocky Magaro; 14. Steve Wilbur; 15. John Stehman; 16. Bob Hockenberry; 17. Jay Fannasy; 18. Rick Eichelberger; 19. Doug Hendricks; 20. JR Fry; 21. Jake Raudabaugh; 22. Scott Ellerman; 23. Scott Grace; 24. Steve Fannasy. Did Not Qualify: John Garman, Dylan Cisney, Gary Johnston, Jared Miller, Lyle Strohman, Stan Wanner, LeRoy Martin, Mike Enders, Lanny Hake, John Stoner.
358 Late Model Feature Finish, 20 Laps: 1. Tyler Armstrong; 2. Gene Knaub; 3. Mike Walls; 4. Jared Miller; 5. Derrick Zirkle; 6. John Moser Jr.; 7. Travis Mease; 8. Mike Shoemaker; 9. Jake Lettich; 10. Craig Wagaman; 11. Derek Byler; 12. Pat Beard; 13. David Sokoloski; 14. David Shulski; 15. Matt Nailor; 16. Mike Goodwin; 17. Randy Croop; 18. Roy Miller; 19. Bobby Beard; 20. Mike Leonard; 21. Nat Tuckey; 22. Tyler Hershey; 23. D.J. Mease. Did Not Qualify: Dallas Wenrich, John Baker, Jamie Barker, Dave Graber.
4-Cylinder Stock Feature Finish, 15 Laps: 1. Dave Leidy; 2. Kevin Thomas; 3. Leroy Long; 4. Ronnie Garlock; 5. Dale Kreiser; 6. Joe Jacobee; 7. Ed Hollenbach; 8. Mike Buckley; 9. Mike Potts; 10. Gary Newell; 11. Matt Williamson; 12. Ron Combs; 13. Doug McNaughton; 14. Barry Hawbaker; 15. John Stoll Jr; 16. Eric Hollenbach; 17. Dave Thomas.
Enduro Feature Finish, 30 Laps: 1. Don Murphy; 2. Mark Vegh; 3. David Wilhelm; 4. Mark Krune; 5. Ray Broderick; 6. Jason Failor; 7. Sean Todd; 8. Nolan Barshinger; 9. Donnie Broderick; 10. Tony Tumas; 11. Jed Latchaw; 12. Tommy Slanker; 13. Jen Powell.
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