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UMBENHAUER, RANDY STOUDT AND HIGGS WIN FEATURE RACES AT GRANDVIEW SPEEDWAY
BECHTELSVILLE, PA August 17, 2008 . . . For the first time in his long career Tom Umbenhauer was able to wheel his Miller Building Systems/Clay Realty Group No. 19 Modified to victory in the 30-lap RCN-TV Night NASCAR 358 Modified feature race at Grandview Speedway. The 20-lap main event for Late Models went to Randy Stoudt of Pottstown picking up his second straight and 50th career victory at the Berks County oval. Stoudt was driving the Merkel Rebar/TP Trailers No. 118. Ryan Higgs of Nazareth was able to get his first 600 Modified win at Grandview in a feature shortened to nine laps due to time constraints.
The 30-lap feature for the Modifieds had a caution as the field came off the fourth turn to take the green on the first lap when Jeremy Banos got crossed up leaving Rick Schaffer and Tood Smith behind.
On restart Tom Umbenhauer charged to the front from his seventh starting spot with Todd Marburger giving him pressure.
Meme DeSantis moved into second and challenged Umbenhauer for the top spot. Just before the 10th lap a multi car accident brought out the red as the track was blocked and on the restart Umbenhauer still was in front with DeSantis pressuring.
The midway point had Umbenhauer in front earning the Dan’s Deli Halfway Award and he had a comfortable lead over challenger DeSantis. In third was Doug Manmiller who had charged up from 15th spot.
The balance of the 30-lapper had Umbenhauer keeping command while current point leader Jeff Strunk, coming from 16th starting spot, was closing in on the leader.
Laps ran out before Strunk was able to charge up and challenge for the win as Umbenhauer crossed the finish line first picking up $2250 for his winning efforts. Second spot went to Strunk (Mohnton) followed by Doug Man miller (Shoemakersville), Meme DeSantis (Temple) and Terry Meitzler (Kutztown).
In victory lane Umbenhauer told fans he was starting to doubt himself. “Everyone is so fast here,” said the Richland, PA resident. “I stayed on the bottom and stayed out of the wall.”
The winner also pointed out that the new body on his race car probably brought him luck. “I should have put it on sooner,” said the elated winner.
Craig VonDohren, a five feature winner and popular crowd favorite, has engine problems that put him out of action before the first qualifying heat was run.
For 18 of the 20 laps in the Late Model feature race it was the Danny Snyder show. The youngster looked like he was on his way to his first career win.
Randy Stoudt, who has been on a roll lately, charged from 17th starting spot and picked off Snyder with just two laps to go to take his fifth win of the season.
Snyder (East Greenville) managed to hold on to finish second followed by Kyle Merkel (Gilbertsville), who had challenged for the top spot for much of the early race, Rick Todorow (Quakertown) and Wayne Pfeil (Mohnton).
The 600 Modified feature was won by Ryan Higgs in a close battle with Butch Getz. The event was planned for 20-laps and cut to 15 and finally to nine laps with time constraints set in. Third place went to Kyle Gardner followed by Cody Coons and Jeremy Guistwite.
Qualifying heat races for the NASCAR 358 Modifieds were won by Todd Smith, Tom Umbenhauer, Meme DeSantis and Kevin Hirthler. The consolation races went to Shawn Reimert and Tommy Scheetz Jr. In the Late Model qualifiers wins were earned by Danny Snyder, Mike Kellner and Ron Kline. And the top finishers in the qualifying heats for the 600 Modifieds were Jeremy Guistwite, Bobby Scherff and Butch Getz. The 10 lap 600 Modified consolation race went to Mike Keppler.
The Cornerstone Auto Sales Hard Charger awards, worth $50 to each driver, went to Jon Kellner Jr. coming from 26th to finish 10th in the Modified feature. In the Late Model feature Randy Stoudt came from 17th to finish 1st to pick up the Hard Charger Award.
The Salvage Transport Award, $30 cash, went to Bobby Wyatt. The award goes to the Late Model racer who is the last racer to finish on the lead lap.
Racing this Saturday night, August 23rd, will include the NASCAR 358 Modifieds, Late Models and 600 Modifieds as part of Financial House Night. Racing will start at 7:30 p.m.
Admission for regular Saturday nights is $13 for adults, $5 for youngsters 6 thru 11 and under 6 are admitted free with a paying adult. There is always free parking on the speedway grounds and fans are invited to enjoy the wide array of concessions available at the track or are free to bring their food and refreshments.
Advance tickets for the huge BPG Racing Freedom 76 set for Saturday, September 13th are now available at the track. The race pays $20,000 to win and attracts a stellar field of Modified racing talents.
Grandview Speedway is located on Passmore Road, just off Route 100, Bechtelsville, PA, 10 miles north of Pottstown. For information check in at www.grandviewspeedway.com or telephone 610.754.7688.
30-LAP RCN4 CABLE NETWORK NIGHT NASCAR 358 MODIFIED STOCK CAR FEATURE FINISH: 1. Tom Umbenhauer 2. Jeff Strunk 3. Doug Manmiller 4. Meme DeSantis 5. Terry Meitzler 6. Jason Hamilton 7. Sean Merkel 8. Jon Kellner Sr. 9. Shawn Reimert 10. Jon Kellner Jr. 11. Cliff Quinn 12. Todd Marburger 13. Kevin Hirthler 14. Tommy Scheetz Jr. 15. John Willman 16. Chris Esposito 17. Ryan Grim 18. Todd Smith 19. Brad Missimer 20. Ryan Beltz 21. Jeremy Banos (Balance of field did not finish) 22. Marc Fehr 23. Troy Wink 24. Danny Erb 25. Kerry Kratz 26. Danny Hieber 27. Rick Schaffer 28. Ryan Godown 20-LAP RCN4 CABLE NETWORK NIGHT NASCAR LATE MODEL FEATURE FINISH: 1. Randy Stoudt 2. Danny Snyder 3. Kyle Merkel 4. Rick Todorow 5. Wayne Pfeil 6. Ron Kline 7. Chuck Schutz 8. Buddy Wharton 9. Bryon Sipe 10. Brian Shuey 11. Mike Kellner 12. Dean Stoudt 13. Bill Henning 14. John Giesler 15. John Favinger 16. Bobby Wyatt (Rest of the field did not finish) 17. Judd Hendrickson 18. Harry Henning III 19. Eric Snoke 20. Dennis Peiper 21. Ed Trimbur (did not start). 15 LAP RCN4 CABLE NETWORK NIGHT 600 MODIFIED FEATURE FINISH: 1. Ryan Higgs 2. Butch Getz 3. Kyle Gardner 4. Cody Coons 5. Jeremy Guistwite 6, Rob Virona 7. Mike Keppler 8. Nick Mady 9. Dave Baldwin Jr. 10. Tyler Bartik. UNOFFICIAL POINT STANDINGS FOR NASCAR MODIFIEDS
AS OF AUGUST 16, 2008
1. Jeff Strunk, Mohnton, PA #126 4997****
2. Doug Manmiller, Wyomissing, PA #14 4303
3. Ryan Godown, Ringoes, NJ #R1 3700
4. Craig VonDohren, Oley, PA #1C 3562*****
5. Jason Hamilton, Erwinna, PA #16 3544*
6. Terry Meitzler, Kutztown, PA #81 3488**
7. Danny Erb, Boyertown, PA #44 3365
8. Meme DeSantis, Temple, PA #88D 3340
9. Kevin Hirthler, Green Lane, PA #117 3288
10. Kerry Kratz, Bechtelsville, PA #87 3120
11. Mike Gular, Harleysville, PA #8/53 2943*
12. Sean Merkel, Gilbertsville, PA #118 2728
13. Tommy Sheetz Jr., Boyertown, PA #37X 2603
14. Shawn Reimert, Oley, PA #41 2516
15. Duane Howard, Oley, PA #4 2456***
16. Stewart Friesen, Niagara On The Lake, Canada #357 2308
17. Jon Kellner Jr., Lansdale, PA #67 2299
18. Danny Heiber, Penndel, PA #107 2218
19. John Willman, Birdsboro, PA #16W 2193
20. Don Norris, Douglassville, PA #976 2018*
21. Cliff Quinn, Coopersburg, PA #69NEWS 1968
22. Tom Umbenhauer, Richland, PA #19 1957*
23. Brad Brightbill, Mohnton, PA #19X 1918
24. Jason Smythe, Oley, PA #71 1816
25. Ryan Grim, Laury’s Station, PA #17 1599
26. John Tschudy, Birdsboro, PA #2 1543
27. Todd Marburger, Boyertown, PA #18 1535
28. Brad Missimer, Bechtelsville, PA #327 1507
29. Todd Smith, Hatfield, PA #39 1474
30. Rick Schaeffer, Woxall, PA 1435
31. Chris Esposito, Green Lane, PA #31 1400
32. Ryan Beltz, Boyertown, PA #221 1349
33. Mark Fehr, Barto, PA #55 1163
34. Troy Wink, Mohrsville, PA #27 1101
35. Glenn Owens, Hatfield, PA #73 995
36. Mark Kratz, Chalfont, PA #M1 847
37. Kurt Spotts, Pennsburg, PA #70 740
38. Bobby Gunther Walsh, Allentown, PA #1 617
39. Jeremy Banos, Oley, PA #3 526
40. Mike Laise, Pottstown, PA #15 517
41. Chris Gambler, Whitehall, PA #35 497
42. Brian Lilick, King of Prussia, PA #Z28 329
43. Bruce Hirthler, Green Lane, PA #9 279
44. Jon Kellner Sr., Lansdale, PA #8 236
45. Vince Gaglarado, Kenhorst, PA #66 223
46. Carroll Hine III 196
47. Shawn Horning 130
48. Joe Masiado, Easton, PA #43 119
49. Steve, Young, Coatesville, PA #76 110
Troy Gibson, Hatfield, PA #49 110
Bill Gensler, Fleetwood, PA #57 110
52. Don Kiefer 92
53. Robbie Boyer, Schwenksville, PA #17X 80
54. Billy Pauch Jr. #8P 56
55. Matt Howsare, #5H 30
56. Jeff Sechrist, #318 10
Mark Sokol, 21A 10
Greg Hummelhanz 10
Terry Reimert 10
Randy Stoudt 10
Doug Pannepacker 10
UNOFFICIAL POINT STANDINGS FOR NASCAR LATE MODELS
AS OF AUGUST 16, 2008
1. Chuck Schutz, Pottstown, PA #ONE 4817*
2. Randy Stoudt, Pottstown, PA #118 4744*****
3. Brian Shuey, Shoemakersville, PA #5X 4409****
4. Ron Kline, Salfordville, PA #3 4261*
5. Mike Kellner, Lansdale, PA #57 4126****
6. Buddy Wharton, Birdsboro, PA #7B 3760
7. Kyle Merkel, Gilbertsville, PA #117 3746
8. Dean Stoudt, East Greenville, PA #5 3728
9. John Giesler, Aston, PA #3X 3699
10. Rick Todorow, Quakertown, PA #93 3640
11. Bill Henning, Lansdale, PA #80 3634**
12. Bryon Sipe, Leesport, PA #33 3617
13. Wayne Pfeil Jr., Mohnton, PA #72 3613
14. Ed Trimbur, Birdsboro, PA #707 3482
15. Danny Snyder, Green Lane, PA #4S 3275
16. Jonathan Favinger, Birdsboro, PA #18 2506
17. Eric Snoke, #96/33X 2228
18. Jon Kellner Sr., Lansdale, PA #85AM 2224
19. Mark Malcolm, Hatfield, PA #55 1788
20. Bobby Wyatt, Reading, PA #14 1729
21. Jamie Undercoffler, Pennsburg, PA #1J 1621
22. Greg Hoffmaster, Pottstown, PA #69 1476
23. Harry Henning III, Lansdale, PA #81 1368
24. Matt Carter, Souderton, PA #79 1242
25. Dennis Pieper, Salford, PA #409 1231
26. Chad Rea, Reading, PA #8/21 1123
27. Eric Kauffman, #307 1117
28. Jud Hendrickson, #39 941
28. Dallas Bridenbach, Spring City, PA #2 888
30. Ron Coverly 685
31. Mike Steinmetz 351
32. Steve Wilson, #13 277
33. Sean Merkel, Gilbertsville, PA #117 239
34. Steve Weikel 146
35. Chris Wojnar 65
36. Bill Neff 10
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