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"Ray's Race at Michaels Mercer Raceway's Little Guy's Summer Nationals Finds Tim Bish in Victory Lane for Penn Ohio Series event!

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#1 PennOhio ProStocks

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Posted 24 June 2019 - 09:08 AM

“RAY’S RACE” AT MICHAELS MERCER RACEWAY’S LITTLE GUY SUMMER NATIONALS FINDS TIM BISH IN VICTORY LANE FOR THE HOMAK PENN OHIO PRO STOCK SERIES CHAMPIONSHIP EVENT!

 

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June 23, 2019 (Sandy Lake, PA) With the cooperation of Mother Nature, the Homak Penn Ohio Series powered by Can-Am was able to finally get a full show in the books for the 2019 season.  Under the new ownership of Edward Michaels, Mercer Raceway hosted the Series on Saturday, June 22nd for the first of two “Little Guy National” events in 2019.  A total of 46 Penn Ohio pro stocks were on hand to compete for the $2,011 prize in the Series’ 2nd Annual “Ray’s Race”.

 

Ending the Homak Penn Ohio Series 2018 season with a win at Mercer Little Guy Nationals in October, Tim Bish, out of Ringgold, PA, was confident in finding his way back to victory lane for the Summer edition of the Little Guy Nationals.  The Ringgold Plumbing & Heating and RPM Archery sponsored Pro-One Chassis #11B parked in Michaels Mercer Raceway victory lane after leading all 25 laps.    

 

Five heat races had drivers battling their way to the main event with the top 4 from each heat advancing.  Heat race winners included Rusty Moore #17M, Noah Brunell #31, Bobby Whitling #7W, Chris Schneider #55, and Tim Bish #11B.  Two B Mains gave drivers one last chance to advance for an opportunity at the $2,011, as two advanced from each.  Winners were Rusty Martz #16M and Curtis Bish #29.  Those not advancing to the A Main would have a chance to race in a Non-Qualifier B Feature paying $250 to-win.

 

In memory of Ray Virgile, R & R Enterprises sponsored a “Ray’s Race” dash for the R.K. Virgile sponsored pro stocks paying $200 to the winner.  Participants included Whitling, Martz, Curt Bish #00, Bish #29, Randy Wyant #11T, Jackson Humanic #17, Joe Stajnrajh #04, Pat Fielding #23, Charlie McMillen #61M, Josh Seippel #84S, and Tyler Wyant (Ray’s grandson) #24.  Picking up the 6 lap dash win over the11 car field was Martz.

As a result of a pill redraw for the top 10, Tim Bish would lead the 24-car field to the green in the 25-lap “Ray’s Race” “Little Guy Summer Nationals” with Paul Davis #3 by his side.  Bish took a quick lead over Davis with Tim Deutsch #20 in third over Randy Wyant.  The first caution flag would fly on lap 3 as Curtis Bish #29 experienced mechanical issues as his driveshaft lay on the back stretch.  Racing resumed with Tim Bish commanding the lead, but green lap racing was short lived as the yellow came out on lap 4 for Stajnrajh, who departed to the pits.  In that one lap, Deutsch grabbed the runner-up spot, Bill Hurrelbrink #c8 advanced to third, Davis fell back to fourth, Whitling in fifth as Wyant slipped from fourth to seventh.

 

Tim Bish would lead the pack to the green with 4 laps on the books and Deutsch at his side.  Although Deutsch made his presence known to the leader on occasion, Bish held the top spot as the rest of the field battled with the third caution coming on lap 16 for a spinning Andy Thompson #5.  The restart did not fare well for several drivers as a slowing chain reaction at the start caused a pile up in turn three bringing out the fourth and final caution collecting Shaun Hooks #65, Chris McGuire #63, Jason Fosnaught #73, Humanic, and Fielding.  Exiting to the pits as the crews worked to untangle the cars were Schneider, Hooks, Fielding, and Humanic with Hooks being the sole driver of the group to return.

 

The remaining 9 laps would be caution-free as Bish would cruise to the win over Deutsch, Wyant battled back to take home the third spot over Moore, and rounding out the top five was Hurrelbrink.  Davis finished sixth, Brunell in seventh followed by Andy Buckley #965 in eighth, with 18th starter Joey Zambotti #948 capturing ninth over Whitling in tenth.

 

Twelve Penn Ohio pro stocks competed in the 12 lap Non-Qualifier B Feature.  Chris Withers #21 and Gary Fisher #99F led the field to the green.  Withers took the early lead and didn’t look back as he led all 12 laps taking home the $250 check and “Ray’s Race” trophy.  Fisher went home in the runner up spot over Rod Laskey #1R, Terry Wheeler #2W finished in fourth, with Josh Seippel #84S in fifth.

 

The 2nd Annual “Ray’s Race” was brought to you by R.K. Virgile Scrap Metals, R & R Enterprises, and E & K Equipment, along with additional support from Eric A. Padin, Attorney at Law; Minich’s Towing & Recovery, Casey’s Restaurant & Lounge; Venango Towing and Recovery LLC; and Wayne H. Hundertmark, Attorney at Law.

 

Official results will be posted.

 

Homak Penn Ohio Pro Stock Championship Series powered by Can-Am contingency prizes were awarded to the following drivers:

Hoosier/Precise Racing

Hoosier Tire

Tim Deutsch #20

American Racer/Lias Tire

American Racer Tire

Tim Bish #11B

SS Chassis & Supply

Wheel

Jason Fosnaught #73

Close Racing

$100 Certificate

Pat Fielding #23

Joe Willcox Performance Automatics

$100 Certificate

Gill DeMello #22

Genesis Racing Shocks

$75 Certificate

Leigh Wheeler #717

Dirt Defender

Funnel

Paul Davis #3

Precise

Air Cleaner Cover

Chris McGuire #63

Ultra Shield Race Products

$50 Certificate

Chris Schneider #55

Ultra Shield Race Products

Tearoffs certificate

Jamie Scharba #11S

Arbodies

$25 Certificate & shirt

Andy Buckley #965

Big Daddy's

$25 Certificate

Gary Fisher #99F

Big Daddy's

$25 Certificate

Bill Slade #A22

Wedge Motorsports

$25 Certificate

Jackson Humanic #17

Wedge Motorsports

$25 Certificate

Kyle Couchenour #299

Wedge Motorsports

$25 Certificate

Joey Zambotti #948

Wedge Motorsports

$25 Certificate

Shaun Hooks #65

Precise

$25 Gift Card

Randy Wyant #11T

STAAR Lubricants

Trick Shot

Noah Brunell #31

STAAR Lubricants

Trick Shot

Curt Bish #00

STAAR Lubricants

Trick Shot

Terry Wheeler Sr #2W

STAAR Lubricants

Trick Shot

Tim Bish #11B

STAAR Lubricants

Trick Shot

Josh Seippel #84S

 

Pro stock drivers can join the Series and reap the benefits all season – a $15,000 point fund with $3,000 going to the point champion, over $13,000-$15,000 in contingency prizes given away at Penn Ohio events, and over $20,000 in driver prizes given away at the banquet.  The cost to join is $200 and forms are available online at -http://www.pennohiop...EGISTRATION.pdf.

 

Like our Facebook page at www.facebook.com/pennohioprostocks and follow us on Twitter @Pennohiostocks.  For more information on the Series visit our website at www.pennohioprostocks.com, email info@pennohioprostocks.com or call 724-730-1623.  Correspondence can also be sent to 172 Tent Hill Road, Sandy Lake, PA 16145.

 

The 2019 Penn Ohio Pro Stock Championship Series is brought to you by Homak, “Globally Known & Professionally Trusted since 1947” and powered by Can-Am, “We’re built for this”; along with the support of Wrapz by Reiser, Hoosier Tire, Precise Racing Products, American Racer, Lias Tire, E & K Equipment, Timber Lake Lodge, Les Frickshun, SS Chassis & Supply, Bish Heating & Cooling, Dirt Defender LLC, Blue Ox Timber, Close Racing Supply, Genesis Racing Shocks, ARbodies, Trick Shot Penetrating Lubricant, R & R Enterprise Auto Sales & Garage, Wedge Motorsports, Animal Graphics & Signs, Big Daddy’s Speed Center, Ultra Shield Race Products, Joe Willcox Performance Automatics, Phantom Signs & Shirts, Three Rivers Karting, Power of Bowser and Jacob’s Towing.


Edited by PennOhio ProStocks, 24 June 2019 - 11:24 AM.




 

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Posted 24 June 2019 - 05:45 PM

Official results

 

 

Results:

Homak Penn Ohio Pro Stock Series powered by Can-Am, 2nd Annual “Ray’s Race”, Little Guy Summer Nationals, Michaels Mercer Raceway, 25 laps, June 22, 2019, A Main Finishing order, $2,011 to-win: 1- *Tim Bish (11B); 2- *Tim Deutsch (20); 3- *Randy Wyant (11T); 4- *Rusty Moore (17M); 5- *Bill Hurrelbrink (c8); 6- *Paul Davis (3); 7- *Noah Brunell (31); 8- *Andy Buckley (965); 9- *Joey Zambotti (948); 10- *Bobby Whitling (7W); 11- *Rusty Martz (16M); 12- *Kyle Couchenour (299); 13- *Leigh Wheeler (717); 14- *Jamie Scharba (11S); 15- *Shaun Hooks (65); 16- *James Fosnaught (20J); 17- *Jason Fosnaught (73); 18- *Chris McGuire (63); 19- Andy Thompson (5); 20- *Chris Schneider (55); 21- *Jackson Humanic (17); 22- *Pat Fielding (23); 23- Joe Stajnrajh (04); 24- *Curtis Bish (29); DNS – Hunter Exley (23HJR)

 

Homak Penn Ohio Pro Stock Series powered by Can-Am, 2nd Annual “Ray’s Race”, Little Guy Summer Nationals, Michaels Mercer Raceway, 12 laps, June 22, 2019, Non-Qualifier Finishing order, $250 to-win: 1- *Chris Withers (21W); 2- *Gary Fisher (99F); 3- *Rod Laskey (1R); 4- *Terry Wheeler Sr. (2W); 5- *Josh Seippel (84S); 6- Sonny Baker (94B); 7- Tyler Kubic (222); 8- *Jacob Billyk (4); 9- *Tyler Wyant (24); 10- *Bill Slade (A22)  11- *Gill DeMello (22); 12- Charlie McMillen (61M) DNS – Russ Coyne (8c); Steve Allison (1Bad); Brian Carothers (02c); Ben Gordon (substitute for *Jeff Broniszewski) (08); *Nick Kocuba (10); Jordan Perkins (13J); *Curt Bish (00); *Andrew Gordon (25); Clyde Roberts (33c)

 

*denotes 2019 Penn Ohio Series Member


Edited by PennOhio ProStocks, 24 June 2019 - 05:45 PM.



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Posted 24 June 2019 - 05:50 PM

That was a fun, competitive and great race to watch.

 

I'm now a Pro Stock Fan.




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Posted 25 June 2019 - 07:07 AM

thats some of the best racing out there......atta boy dirt. :)








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