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RYAN GODOWN WINS FIRST, STOUDT EARNS SIXTH AND STEIN GETS SECOND WIN AT GRANDVIEW SPEEDWAY BECHTELSVILLE, PA AUGUST 24, 2008 . . . Coming from 15th starting spot Ryan Godown was able to charge to the first victory of his career in the 30-lap Financial House Group NASCAR 358 Modified feature race at Grandview Speedway on Saturday night. Jeff Strunk wrapped up his seventh NASCAR Modified championship with two point events still remaining on the schedule. Randy Stoudt drove to his third straight and sixth of the season victory in the 20-lap NASCAR Late Model feature race while Dillon Stein won the eight lap 600 Modifieds feature.
Bobby Gunther Walsh set the early pace in the 30-lap NASCAR 358 Modified feature race with Mark Kratz, surviving a couple of early race cautions, getting the lead on the third lap. Jason Smythe went to the front of the 28-car starting field and set the pace until the seventh circuit when Ryan Godown, coming from 15th starting position, took control.
Godown in the Abbi Electric/Stanton Hills Landscaping No. 1 entry managed to build up a half lap lead on the field.
The real race came with three laps to go when the caution came out for a minor incident closing up the field behind Godown. Jason Hamilton was in second followed by Jeff Strunk, coming from 22nd starting spot, Meme DeSantis and Jason Smythe.
Both Strunk and Hamilton put pressure on Godown in the final laps but the Ringoes, NJ racer was able to hold on to the top spot and get his first career Grandview Speedway Modified victory.
Finishing second was Jeff Strunk (Mohnton) who was right on the rear of the winner. In third was Jason Hamilton (Erwinna) followed by Meme DeSantis (Temple) and Craig VonDohren (Oley) who had gone to the rear early in the feature charging back to grab the fifth place finish.
The Late Model feature, going 20 laps, looked like a repeat of the previous week when Bryon Sipe lead most of the laps and looked to be on his way to his first win of the season. However, late in the feature Randy Stoudt (Pottstown), driving the Merkel Rebar/TP Trailers No. 118, coming from 18th starting spot took the lead and went on to his third straight win and his sixth of the season. The week before Stoudt waited until the final two laps to take the win away from young Danny Snyder.
Sipe (Leesport) held on to finish second. Kyle Merkel (Gilbertsville), who made a charge for the top spot in the early laps, finished third. Mike Kellner (Lansdale) came home fourth followed by Brian Shuey (Shoemakersville).
Stoudt’s victory moved him to within 14 points of point leader Chuck Schutz (Stoudt 5053 to Schutz’s 5067) in the chase for the NASCAR Late Model title. Two races remain in the point chase.
Dillon Stein survived the crashfest that saw the 600 Modified feature shortened to eight laps because of time constraints and won his second of the season at the Bechtelsville clay oval. Stein won a midweek feature back in early August.
Second spot went to Mike Keppler who was closing on the winner when the checkered flag was shown. Ryan Higgs, winner of the previous week’s feature, finished third followed by Eric Whitbe and Kevin Gruber.
Qualifying heats for the 600 Modifieds went to Chris Stockham, Brian Horning and Ryan Higgs with Butch Getz getting the win in the consolation race. In the qualifiers for the Late Models wins were earned by Mike Kellner, Chuck Schutz and Bryon Sipe. The NASCAR 358 Modified qualifiers went to Jason Smythe, Rick Schaffer, John Tschudy and Craig VonDohren while Jon Kellner Jr. and Jeff Strunk were tops in the consolation events.
The Cornerstone Auto Sales Hard Charger awards, worth $50 to each driver, went to Sean Merkel who started 28th in the Modified feature and finished sixth. Randy Stoudt earned the award in the Late Models going from 18th to first.
The Salvage Transport Award, $30 cash, went to Bobby Wyatt for the second week in a row. The award goes to the Late Model racer who is the last racer to finish on the lead lap.
Bryon Sipe and Ryan Godown each earned the Dan’s Deli Halfway Leader awards.
NASCAR 358 Modifieds, Late Models and Legends will be part of the tripleheader show sponsored by Green Lane Wm. Penn/Four Star Lettering on Saturday, August 30th. Racing starts at 7:30 p.m. Dover International Speedway will be there with their tire changing competition starting at 5:30 p.m. Winner goes home with pit passes for their September Sprint Cup race.
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.
Just added to the schedule is a NEETS Enduro featuring competition for 4 cylinder, 6/8 cylinder cars along with trucks on Sunday, October 19th at 4 p.m.
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 FINANCIAL HOUSE NIGHT NASCAR 358 MODIFIED STOCK CAR FEATURE FINISH: 1. Ryan Godown 2. Jeff Strunk 3. Jason Hamilton 4. Meme DeSantis 5. Craig VonDohren 6. Sean Merkel 7. Jason Smythe 8. Terry Meitzler 9. Doug Manmiller 10. Mark Kratz 11. Todd Smith 12. Kerry Kratz 13. Don Norris 14. Danny Hieber 15. Jon Kellner Jr. 16. Todd Marburger 17. Kurt Spotts 18. John Tschudy 19. Bobby Gunther Walsh (Balance of field did not finish) 20. Cliff Quinn 21. Marc Fehr 22. Rick Schaffer 23. Jon Kellner Sr. 24. John Willman 25. Tommy Scheetz Jr. 26. Shawn Reimert 27. Danny Erb 28. Kevin Hirthler 20-LAP FINANCIAL HOUSE NIGHT NASCAR LATE MODEL FEATURE FINISH: 1.Randy Stoudt 2. Bryon Sipe 3. Kyle Merkel 4. Mike Kellner 5. Brian Shuey 6. John Giesler 7. Chuck Schutz 8. Ron Kline 9. Eric Snoke 10. Rick Todorow 11.. Dean Stoudt 12. Buddy Wharton 13. Bill Henning 14. John Favinger 15. Wayne Pfeil 16. Greg Hoffmaster 17. Bobby Wyatt (Balance of field did not finish) 18. Matt Carter 19. Jud Hendrickson 20. Dennis Peiper.
Danny Snyder and Harry Henning each qualified for the feature but were unable to start.
8 LAP FINANCIAL HOUSE NIGHT 600 MODIFIED FEATURE FINISH: 1. Dillon Stein 2. Mike Keppler 3. Ryan Higgs 4. Eric Whitbe 5. Kevin Gruber 6. Brad Szulewski 7. Chuck Miller 8. Cody Coons 9. Aaron Bowes 10. Kyle Gardner UNOFFICIAL POINT STANDINGS FOR NASCAR MODIFIEDS
AS OF THE FINISH OF RACING ON AUGUST 23, 2008
1. Jeff Strunk, Mohnton, PA #126 5292****
2. Doug Manmiller, Wyomissing, PA #14 4530
3. Ryan Godown, Ringoes, NJ #R1 4007*
4. Jason Hamilton, Erwinna, PA #16 3838*
5. Craig VonDohren, Oley, PA #1C 3832*****
6. Terry Meitzler, Kutztown, PA #81 3727**
7. Meme DeSantis, Temple, PA #88D 3616
8. Danny Erb, Boyertown, PA #44 3411
9. Kevin Hirthler, Green Lane, PA #117 3325
10. Kerry Kratz, Bechtelsville, PA #87 3313
11. Sean Merkel, Gilbertsville, PA #118 2980
12. Mike Gular, Harleysville, PA #8/53 2943*
13. Tommy Sheetz Jr., Boyertown, PA #37X 2666
14. Shawn Reimert, Oley, PA #41 2574
15. Jon Kellner Jr., Lansdale, PA #67 2464
16. Duane Howard, Oley, PA #4 2456***
17. Danny Heiber, Penndel, PA #107 2390
18. Stewart Friesen, Niagara On The Lake, Canada #357 2308
19. John Willman, Birdsboro, PA #16W 2270
20. Don Norris, Douglassville, PA #976 2204*
21. Cliff Quinn, Coopersburg, PA #69NEWS 2084
22. Jason Smythe, Oley, PA #71 2066
23. Tom Umbenhauer, Richland, PA #19 1957*
24. Brad Brightbill, Mohnton, PA #19X 1918
25. Todd Marburger, Boyertown, PA #18 1693
26. John Tschudy, Birdsboro, PA #2 1683
27. Todd Smith, Hatfield, PA #39 1682
28. Ryan Grim, Laury’s Station, PA #17 1609
29. Rick Schaeffer, Woxall, PA 1535
30. Brad Missimer, Bechtelsville, PA #327 1517
31. Chris Esposito, Green Lane, PA #31 1410
32. Ryan Beltz, Boyertown, PA #221 1359
33. Mark Fehr, Barto, PA #55 1271
34. Troy Wink, Mohrsville, PA #27 1111
35. Mark Kratz, Chalfont, PA #M1 1066
36. Glenn Owens, Hatfield, PA #73 1005
37. Kurt Spotts, Pennsburg, PA #70 889
38. Bobby Gunther Walsh, Allentown, PA #1 746
39. Jeremy Banos, Oley, PA #3 536
40. Mike Laise, Pottstown, PA #15 527
41. Chris Gambler, Whitehall, PA #35 497
42. Brian Lilick, King of Prussia, PA #Z28 339
43. Jon Kellner Sr., Lansdale, PA #8 320
44. Bruce Hirthler, Green Lane, PA #9 279
45. Vince Gaglarado, Kenhorst, PA #66 233
46. Carroll Hine III 206
47. Shawn Horning 140
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 90
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
John Landis 10
UNOFFICIAL POINT STANDINGS FOR NASCAR LATE MODELS
AS OF AUGUST 23, 2008
1. Chuck Schutz, Pottstown, PA #ONE 5067*
2. Randy Stoudt, Pottstown, PA #118 5053******
3. Brian Shuey, Shoemakersville, PA #5X 4678****
4. Ron Kline, Salfordville, PA #3 4498*
5. Mike Kellner, Lansdale, PA #57 4406****
6. Kyle Merkel, Gilbertsville, PA #117 4034
7. Buddy Wharton, Birdsboro, PA #7B 3957
John Giesler, Aston, PA #3X 3957
9. Dean Stoudt, East Greenville, PA #5 3934
10. Bryon Sipe, Leesport, PA #33 3917
11. Rick Todorow, Quakertown, PA #93 3856
12. Bill Henning, Lansdale, PA #80 3822**
13. Wayne Pfeil Jr., Mohnton, PA #72 3782
14. Ed Trimbur, Birdsboro, PA #707 3482
15. Danny Snyder, Green Lane, PA #4S 3285
16. Jonathan Favinger, Birdsboro, PA #18 2682
17. Eric Snoke, #96/33X 2455
18. Jon Kellner Sr., Lansdale, PA #85AM 2224
19. Bobby Wyatt, Reading, PA #14 1874
20. Mark Malcolm, Hatfield, PA #55 1788
21. Greg Hoffmaster, Pottstown, PA #69 1631
22. Jamie Undercoffler, Pennsburg, PA #1J 1621
23. Harry Henning III, Lansdale, PA #81 1378
24. Matt Carter, Souderton, PA #79 1372
25. Dennis Pieper, Salford, PA #409 1351
26. Chad Rea, Reading, PA #8/21 1123
27. Eric Kauffman, #307 1117
28. Jud Hendrickson, #39 1066
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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