(New Castle, PA) The Homak Penn Ohio Pro Stock Series will conclude its first season this weekend as part of the annual Apple Festival Nationals at Sharon Speedway this Friday and Saturday (September 12 and 13) with two complete programs each paying $1,250.00. While Series director and racer Shaun Hooks is still racing for a championship, based upon the success of the series, he already feels great about the accomplishment. “The whole thing started as just an idea in the offseason and at first you never know what the reaction will be, but based upon the support we have gotten from our sponsors, especially Homak, the racers and the race tracks, I am so happy that I decided to pursue this series. I hope that the championship comes down to the final few laps on Saturday night and everyone walks away looking forward to next year.”
The series has seen 7 different winners in the first 8 events with only series points’ leader Chris Schneider winning more than once taking the checkers at Expo and Mercer Raceway Park. Other series registered drivers winning races include Chris Withers, Hooks, Rusty Martz and Shaun Faucett. The point battle is very close with anyone of the top nine (9) having a chance to win the title. Chris Schneider is in the drivers seat with a six (6) point advantage over Rusty Martz and a more comfortable 25 point lead over Shaun Faucett. Third through ninth are only separated by 23 points and with the mulligan system in place eliminating the worst finish of the season, the final results could shuffle dramatically. The series has also had very good support with an average of 31 cars at each event with a series high 46 at PPMS for the Ed Laboon memorial back on Memorial Day Weekend.
Homak has again stepped up in a big way as they are not only the series title sponsor, they have donated two GOLSS Blue 36" H2Pro 2pc Combo Toolbox’ valued at $1,799 each, one to be given away to a lucky fan on Friday night and one to a lucky Stock Car driver on Saturday night! “I just can’t say enough about the support from Homak” stated Hooks “They have been a great title sponsor and have made the series even more special, adding prizes for both the racers and the fans.” In addition the support from Homak, Scott Hooks from Hooks Auto and good friend Richard Janovick have donated an additional $300.00 to the winner of Friday nights feature in memory of his brother Jim, and Rick Robinson has added $500.00 to the mix, making each race $1,250.00 to win. “This means an awful lot to me with my brother, Richard and Rick adding the money in memory of my brother Jim and as part of my series” noted Hooks. In addition, the normal contingency awards, $50.00 compliments of GM Roofing will be awarded to the hard charger and a certificate valued at $50.00 sponsored by Wedge Motorsports will go to the driver with the toughest luck. CD Gibbs will again sponsor the fast time out of the heat races with a $50.00 Award. For more information about the Apple Festival Nationals, visit the Sharon Speedway website at www.sharonspeedway.com. . . . . .
The Homak Penn Ohio Pro Stock Championship Series will feature at least 10 events located in Eastern Ohio and Western Pennsylvania at various tracks utilizing the tracks rules and format. Registered Drivers for the series will receive points towards the year end championship with a guaranteed $10,000 point fund. Additional Sponsorships and contingency program opportunities are still available. For more information on the Homak Penn Ohio Pro Stock Championship Series, contact Shaun Hooks at (724) 730-1623, visit our website at www.pennohioprostocks.com or by series e-mail @ info@pennohioprostocks.com. Like our Facebook page at www.facebook.com/pennohioprostocks.
2014 Marketing Partners for the Homak Penn Ohio Pro Stock Championship Series are: Homak Manufacturing, LLC., Hoosier Tire Mid-Atlantic/Precise Racing, American Racer/Lias Tire Racing Division, GM Roofing & Construction, Les Frickshun Products, Inc., 955 Automotive, Schwartzmiller Ground Maintenance, Race-1, Animal Graphics & Signs, Wedge Motorsports, Cizmar Racing Supply, Mays Towing, Hollywood Fabrication, Shaffer’s Auto & Towing Service, Zimmer’s Service Center, SS Chassis & Supply, Ingram Engines & CD Gibbs Construction.
Current Point System (Drivers Best 6 Finishes) – 1. Chris Schneider (55) – 648; 2. Rusty Martz (16M) – 642; 3. Shaun Faucett (224) – 623; 4. Tim Burns (68) – 618; 5.Chris Withers (21W) - 616; 6. Shaun Hooks (68) – 615; 7. Shane Applebee (fm419) – 611; 8. Jeff Broniszewski (08) – 609; 9.Rod Lasky (1R) – 602; 10. Bob Schwartzmiller (28S) – 590; 11. Bobby Heim (92) – 584; 12. Randy Wyant (11T) - 577; 13. Colton Gearhart (T3) – 541; 14. Jesse Brock (22B) – 539; 15. Gary Miller (1M) – 448; 16. Rusty Moore (17m) – 444; 17. Rob Bates (99B) – 380; 18. Mark Peck Jr. (7P) – 289; 19. Steve Dapolito (84) -146; 20. Bob Sloss (44R) – 84.
