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May 11, 2013
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Singlton, Henney, Potter, Boozel and Hockenberry Capture “Night of Power” Wins!
(Hesston, PA) Hesston Speedway opened its 2013 season with the “Night of Power” featuring the Steel Block Bandits. Rick Singleton, Bill Henney, Rick Potter, Eric Boozel and Andy Hockenberry captured the first wins of the new season.
The Steel Block Bandits made their first of several 2013 appearances. A redraw of the top 12 put Rick Hulson and Dominic Defino on the front row for the scheduled 35-lap Semi-Late Model Sportsman feature. Defino jumped out to the lead at the start. A caution appeared on lap two as Billy Beachler spun. Soon after the restart, Singleton and 7th starting Gene Knaub began to close in making a three car race for the lead. After Knaub took second from Singleton, he soon set his sights on Defino, making the pass for the lead on lap 17.
Two laps later Defino slowed with a flat tire to bring out the caution. On the restart, a three car incident occurred after Bruce Kane clipped a tire, collecting Khi Swanger and Troy Swindell. On the next restart, Knaub powered into the lead and began to open some distance between him and Singleton. Knaub once again pulled out to the lead after another restart on lap 28, but a caution on lap 31 became the turning point of the race. After a double file restart, Singleton, got a strong run through the turn and down the backstraight on the top side fo the track to take over the lead for Knaub.
A final caution on the white flag lap put the race into overtime of 36 laps and set up a green-white-checker finish. On the final double file restart, Singleton motored back in front and crossed the checker flag first for the $1,500 to win.. Knaub followed closely in second with Andy Anderson close behind. George Dixon Jr and 19th starting Andy Fries finished fourth and fifth.
Tyler Armonstrong, Tim Smith, Jr., Kris Eaton, Robbie Black and Hulson rounded out the top 10. Heats were won by Black, Rance Garlock and Knaub.
Track Champion Bill Henney returned to victory lane once again to win $700, in a thrilling race that came down to the final laps. Dave Brown lead the first 10 laps before 6th starting Mike Desch took control on lap 11. After a double file restart on that same lap, Brown once again gained the lead until Desch took over on lap 14. Meanwhile 8th starting Henney has worked his way into second and Henney and Desch soon began an exciting side-by-side battle for the lead. As the duo came around for the two-to-go signal, Henney took control and lead the rest of the 25-lap championship race. Desch, Brown, Jesse Snyder and Boyd Brode rounded out the top five. Heats were won by Henney and Ryan Sager.
Rick Potter lead all 20 laps of the Hobby-Modified championship winning $500. Carl Snare stayed in pursuit during the entire race to finish second. Justin Queen advance from eighth to finish third with Andy Los and Mike Shoemaker rounding out the top five. Heats were won by Potter and Snare.
Eric Boozel also had a strong performance to win the $250 Roadrunner championship. Boozel roared from fourth on the grid to take the lead on the first lap and lead all 15 laps. Cale Martin finished second after starting seventh with Brandon Conrad, Kolton Wagner, and EJ Johnson rounding out the top five. Boozel and Martin won the heads.
Andy Hockenberry won the Penn-Mar Vintage Coupe feature over Steve Wenrich, Paul Bacchus, Alan Pahulick and Fred Thompson.
The next event at Hesston is Sunday May 26. “Mega-Blitz Mach 3” will feature twin 38-lap UFo/Three State Flyers Super Late Model championships paying a total of $8,088 to win. Semi-Late Model Sportsman will race for $1,000. The Cadet championship will pay $700 with Hobby-Modifieds paying $400.
Hesston Speedway is located in the scenic Raystown Lake region, just south of Huntingdon, PA off SR 26 at Hesston. Information about the Hesston Speedway may be found at http://www.hesstonspeedway.com or by calling 814-658-3639.
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2013 Schedule
Saturday, May 11 – Night of Power
Semi-LM Sportsman $1,000, A-Cadets $700, Hobby-Modifieds $400, Roadrunners $250 plus Penn-Mar Vintage Coupes
Sunday May 26 (rain date June 16) - Mega-Blitz Mach 3
UFo/3 State Flyers Super Late Models – 2/33 laps - $5,222 total to win
Semi-LM Sportsman $1,000, A-Cadets, $700, Hobby-Modifieds $400
Sunday, June 16 – Checker Flag Championships
Semi-LM Sportsman, A-Cadets, Hobby-Modifieds, Roadrunners plus Penn-Mar Vintage Coupes
Plus Kidz Nite – Prizes for Kids
Thursday July 4 (rain date July 7) - Revolution 2013
UFo/3 State Flyers Super Late Models – 52 laps - $5,222 to win
Semi-LM Sporstman, A-Cadets, features only for Hobby-Modifieds and Roadrunners
Sunday, July 28 (rain date August 4) - Eriksen Grand Prix
UFo/3 State Flyers Super Late Models – 44 laps - $4,044 to win
Semi-LM Sporstman, A-Cadets, Roadrunners
Sunday, September 1 – Superthunder Road
UFo/3 State Flyers Super Late Models – 44 laps - $4,044 to win
Steel Block Bandits Semi-LM Sportsman – 35 laps - $1,500 to win
A-Cadets, features only for Hobby-Modifieds and Roadrunners
Thursday-Friday-Saturday, October 3-4-5 (rain date October 6 or October 10-11-12) – The Ultimate
Thursday, October 3 – Track Test
Open Practice for all Divisions
Friday, October 4 – Moonsault Scramble
UFo/3 State Flyers Super Late Models – 44 laps - $4,044 to win
Heats for Steel Block Bandit Semi-LM Sportsman, RUSH Crate Late Models, A-Cadets and Hobby-Modifieds
Saturday, October 5 – The Ultimate
UFo/3 State Flyers Super Late Models – 81 laps - $10,000 to win
Steel Block Bandits Semi-LM Sportsman Super Championship – 40 laps - $2,600 to win
RUSH Crate Late Models Super Championship – 35 laps – $2,500 to win
A-Cadet Super Championship – 33 laps - $1,500 to win
Hobby-Modified Super Championship – 22 laps - $800 to win
Roadrunners – 20 laps - $450 to win
Hoosier Tire Mid Atlantic – Finksburg, MD and Roaring Springs, PA – http://www.hoosiermidatlantic.com
American Racer – Indiana, PA – http://www.americanraceronline.com
Lias Tire – Indiana, PA – http://www.liastireonline.com
Precise Racing Products – Saver, PA – http://www.preciseracing.com
G & R Excavation & Demolition – Tyrone, PA – 814-684-4424 or 866-766-4424
Walters Auto Wrecking – Hollidaysburg, PA – http://www.waltersautowrecking.com
Dan’s Auto Body – Saxton, PA – http://www.dansautobodysaxton.com
Bubba’s Pizza & Sub Station – Saxon, PA – 814-635-4002
Frankland Racing Supply – Saxonburg, PA – http://www.franklandracing.com
American Die Cast http://american-diecast.com
Garlock’s Used Cars – Three Springs, PA – 814-448-3708
Three Springs Mini Mart – Three Springs, PA – 814-448-3983
Goshorn Racing Supply – 717-446-3354 or 814-599-5436
Dirt Driving Experience at Hesston Speedway http://www.dirtdriving.com
Eriksen Well Drilling – Hesston, PA – http://www.eriksenwelldrilling.com
Wayne’s Water Conditioning – McConnelstown, PA – 814-643-3874
Woody’s Barbq – Huntingdon, PA – http://www.thatsmybarbq.com
Miller Auto Parts – 27 locations in PA, MD and WV – http://www.millerautoparts.com
Richard Gill’s Custom Lettering – 814-942-5325.
Park’s Garbage Service – http://www.parksgarbageservice.com.
Curtis A. Heath Funeral – Broad Top City, PA – at http://www.caheathfh.com
Hilltop Tank & Supply – James Creek PA – 814-658-3915.
Brenneman’s Market – Huntingdon and Mt. Union PA – http://www.brennemansmeatmarket.com
Pyles Garage Doors – http://www.pylesgaragedoors.com
Martin Oil Company/Martin General Stores – http://www.martinoil.com
Moose Designs – https://www.facebook.com/MooseDesigns
Dively’s Garage & Auto Body – Alexandria, PA – http://www.divelys.com
Twin Oil Home Heating – Neelyton PA – 814-259-3130.
Bedford County Tree & Lawn Solutions – Everett, PA – 814-285-0202
TC Race Cars – Frostburg, MD – http://www.tcracecars.com
Flag to Flag Video – http://www.flagtoflagvideo.com
Night of Power
May 11, 2013
Total Car Count = 52
Steel Block BanditsSemi-Late Model Sportsman
Car Count = 19
Lead Changes = 2
Lap Leaders
Defino 1-16
Knaub 17-31
Singleton 32-36
Heat Winners – Black, Garlock, Knaub
Finish. ( Feature Start) <Original Pill Draw> Car Number / Driver / Hometown / Payoff
1. (4) <> 99* / Rick Singleton / Huntingdon, PA / $1,500
2. (7) <> 1 / Gene Knaub / Dover, PA / $700
3. (6) <> 1 / Andy Anderson / Bunker Hill, WV / $500
4. (5) <> 77 / George Dixon Jr / Huntingdon, PA / $400
5. (19) <> 82 / Andy Fries / Mercersburg, PA / $325
6. (8) <> 11 / Tyler Armstrong / St, Thomas, PA / $275
7. (12) <> 39 / Tim Smith Jr / McVeytown, PA / $240
8. (3) <> 15e / Kris Eaton / 0 / $225
9. (11) <> 01 / Robbie Black / Queen, PA / $200
10. (1) <> 18 / Rick Hulson / 0 / $190
11. (17) <> 14 / Derek Rodkey / Belleville, PA / $175
12. (18) <> 21* / Troy Swindell / Claysburg, PA / $175
13. (2) <> 1md / Dominic Defino / 0 / $175
14. (16) <> 73 / Mike Duck / James Creek, PA / $175
15. (10) <> 19 / Rance Garlock / Three Springs, PA / $175
16. (9) <> 1k / Bruce Kane / 0 / $160
17. (13) <> 88 / Khi Swanger / 0 / $160
18. (15) <> 21 / Billy Beachler / 0 / $160
19. (14) <> 71 / Curtis Heath / Broad Top City, PA / $160
A-Cadet
Car Count - 10
Lead Changes - 4
Brown 1-10
Desch 11
Brown 12-13
Desch 14-22
Henney 23-25
Heat Winners - Brown, Henney, Swanger
Finish. ( Feature Start) <Original Pill Draw> Car Number / Driver / Hometown / Payoff
1. (8) <> 50 / Bill Henney / Huntingdon, PA / $700
2. (6) <> 59 / Mike Desch / Tyrone, PA / $350
3. (1) <> 110 / Dave Brown / Hopewell, PA / $250
4. (5) <> 22 / Jesse Snyder / 0 / $200
5. (3) <> 22 / Boyd Brode / Millcreek, PA / $175
6. (10) <> 33 / Dave Whetstone / 0 / $150
7. (4) <> 38 / Brian Duffy / Bedford, PA / $140
8. (9) <> 44 / Matt Fulton / 0 / $125
9. (7) <> 22* / Ryan Sager / Huntingdon, PA / $115
10. (2) <> 7p / Jim Palm Jr / / $100
Hobby-Modified
Car Count - 9
Lead Changes - 0
Potter 1-20
Finish. ( Feature Start) <Original Pill Draw> Car Number / Driver / Hometown / Payoff
1. (1) <> 1 / Rick Potter / Everett, PA / $500
2. (2) <> 66 / Carl Snare / Huntingdon, PA / $200
3. (6) <> 2w / Justin Queen / Irvona, PA / $150
4. (5) <> 88 / Andy Los / Huntingdon, PA / $125
5. (4) <> 14 / Mike Shoemaker / Hesston, PA / $100
6. (3) <> 21 / Mike Ott / 0 / $90
7. (8) <> 83e / Ed Vogel / Myersdale, PA / $75
8. (7) <> 7 / Ryan Claycomb / Altoona, PA / $65
9. (9) <> 7n / Ryan Norris / 0 / $60
Roadrunner
Car Count - 9
Lead Changes - 0
Boozel 1-15
Finish. ( Feature Start) <Original Pill Draw> Car Number / Driver / Hometown / Payoff
1. (4) <> 151 / Eric Boozel / 0 / $200
2. (7) <> 36 / Cale Martin / Clearville, PA / $125
3. (3) <> 29 / Brandon Conrad / 0 / $100
4. (6) <> 5w / Kolton Wagner / Lewistown, PA / $75
5. (2) <> 39 / EJ Johnson / Everett, PA / $60
6. (5) <> 1 / Michael Jack Wityk / Huntingdon, PA / $50
7. (9) <> 5w / Garrett Watkins / Huntingdon, PA / $40
8. (1) <> 01 / Rusty Martin / 0 / $40
9. (8) <> 2m / Adam Morgan / 0 / $40
Penn-Mar Vintage Coupes
Car Count - 5
Lead Changes - 0
Hockenberry 1-14
Finish. ( Feature Start) <Original Pill Draw> Car Number / Driver / Hometown / Payoff
1. () <> III / Andy Hockenberry / /
2. () <> v2 / Steve Wenrich / /
3. () <> 7a / Paul Bacchus / /
4. () <> 37 / Alan Pahulick / /
5. () <> 911f / Fred Thompson / /
Edited by HesstonPR, 13 May 2013 - 12:17 AM.
