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May 2, 2015
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Moore, Vandergrift, Singleton & Boozels Blast into Hesston Winner’s Circle
(Hesston, PA) Hesston Speedway roared back into action at the “2015 Blastoff” Saturday night. The excellent Hesston format produced passing for the lead in all features and winners coming from deep in the field. Under perfect skies and in front of a huge crowd, Greg Moore, Vic Vandergrift, Rick Singleton, Alex Boozel and Eric Boozel claimed wins at the track’s grand re-opening.
12th staring Greg Moore of Defiance, PA raced through the field to take the $500 win in the 25 lap A-Cadet feature. Ken Singer and Nate Smith raced for the lead in the first eight laps with Singer keeping control. Moore advanced from his deep starting position to make a three car race and took control on lap nine. Moore lead the remaining laps to claim the win. Smith and Singer charged back from the rear after being involved in a caution to take second and third. Cris Edwards and 13th starting Tom Wakefield finishing fourth and fifth.
Danny Farling, Kyle Beckett, Mike Desch, Ryan Sager, and Khi Swanger rounded out the top 10. Swanger and Moore split heat wins.
In the first-ever appearance of the LaSalle Engine & Chassis E-mods at Hesston, sixth starting Vic Vandergrift of Fairmont, WV claimed a thrilling feature win with daring a last lap pass. Jonathan Taylor took the lead from the outset and appeared to have firm control of the race. Under the green flag in the final laps, Vandergrift reeled him in using the cushion of the track. With the white flag in the air, Vandergrift made a strong move off of the outside of second turn and out raced Taylor down the back straight to take the $700 win.
Following Vandergrift and J Taylor were Evan Taylor, Dan Davies, Dave Brown, Brandon LaSalle, Dion LaSalle and Jeff Treece. Vandergrift also won the heat race
Curtis Heath and Eric Irvin lead the full field of Semi-Late Model Sportsman to the green flag for their 30 lap feature. Heath lead the first 15 laps before ninth starting Singleton took control. Singleton then had to fend off eighth starting Ralph Morgan, Jr. in his crate motor car. As the leaders raced into lap traffic on lap 28, Morgan pulled beside singleton going down the back straight, but Singleton from Huntingdon, PA made a bold move into the turn to keep the lead and take the $1,000 win.
Following Singleton and Morgan were Irvin, 11th starting Devin Hart and Josh Berrier. George Dixon, Jr. Robbie Black, Mike Altobelli, Jr. Troy Swindell and Donnie Farling rounded out the top ten. Heat wins for the 28 car field went to Altobelli, Black and Morgan. Brad Kling won the consolation.
Alex Boozel of McVeyton, PA raced from the 10th position to win the Freedom Powersports Hobby-Modified $300 prize. Preston Imler lead the first four laps before Boozel passed him for the lead. Boozel turned away challenges from Shawn Shoemaker to win the 20 lap feature. Shoemaker finished second followed by 11th starting Denny Norris, Ed Vogel and 12th starting Ben Krause.
Brian Shaw, Imler, Brandie Mills, Zach Price and Amber Mills rounded out the top ten. Heat wins went to Boozel and Shoemaker.
Eric Boozel of McVeytown, PA surged from his third place starting position to take the lead from Wayne Brenize on lap 2 of the Dave’s Auto Body and Towing Roadrunner feature. Boozel lead the remaining laps despite a challenge from Bobby Wellman on a double file restart late in the race. Brenzie came back to finish second followed by Wellman, Tom Brady and Andew Moist.
Rusty Focht, Heath Leonard, Garrett Watkins, Jared Rudy and Zach Moist rounded out the top ten. Heat wins went to Boozel and Brenize.
The next event at Hesston Speedway is “the Hesston Trophy” on Saturday, May 16. The ferocious Super Late Models will race 30 laps for $1,500 with the Semi-Lates, Cadets, Hobby and Roadrunner divisions also in competition.
“Motor Mountain” is located in the scenic Raystown Lake and mountain country of central PA and provides a wonderful opportunity for race fans and race teams to make a complete weekend getaway when attending the racing events at Hesston. All fans are provided an excellent view of the action, with grandstand seating and drive-in viewing built high above the racing surface. Hesston welcomes campers and now offers in track-camping on the back straight viewing ramp.
The complete source for information about the Hesston Speedway is http://www.hesstonspeedway.com. Information is also posted to Facebook and Twitter on a regular basis at http://www.facebook....hesstonspeedway and http://www.twitter.com/hesstonspeedway. The track office is open Monday to Friday between 9:00 am and 4:00 PM and may be contacted by calling 814-285-2079.
2015 Hesston Sponsors
Cleveland Brothers CAT Equipment of Bellefonte, Blawnox, Clarksburg, Clearfield, Frackville, Harrisburg, Indiana, Lantz Corners, Manada Hill, Mansfield, Milesburg, Murrysville, New Stanton, Somerset, State College, Wilkes-Barre, Cranberry, Erie, Harrisburg, Lancaster, Mount Pleasant, Pittston, Shinnston, Turbotville, Camp Hill and Chambers Hill http://www.clevelandbrothers.com
Bud’s Auto Sales of Beaverdale and Shelocta, PA http://www.budsautoales.com
Freedom Powersports of Everett, PA http://www.ridefps.com
Dave’s Auto Repair & Towing of Everett, PA 814-652-6154 or 814-652-6150
LaSalle Engine & Chassis of Breezewood, PA http://www.lasalleengine.com
Ebby’s Garage of Woodbury, PA 814-766-3321
Metzler Auto, Truck & Trailer of Martinsburg, PA http://www.metzlerauto.com
Jerry’s Arc Welding & Fabrication of Loysburg, PA 814-766-3744
Clark Contractors, Inc. Commercial & Industrial Construction of Bedford, PA http://www.clarkcontractorinc.com
Curtis A.Heath Funeral Home of Broad Top City, PA http://www.caheathfh.com
Bubba’s Pizza & Sub Station of Saxton, PA 814-635-4002
Guyer Brothers Utility Contractors of New Enterprise, PA 814-766-3774
F.M. Mellott & Sons Quality Truck and Tractor Repair of New Enterprise, PA 814-766-2703
Blu Acres Wetlands and Wildlife Habitat of Williamsburg, PA http://www.bluacres.com
Ritchey Hardscapes and Landscapes of Roaring Spring, PA http://ritcheyhardscapes.com
Jilco Inc. of Roaring Spring, PA http://www.jilco-inc.com
Zeigler Chevrolet of Claysburg, PA http://www.zeiglerchevy.com
Forshey’s Ag & Industrial of Martinsburg, PA http://www.forsheysag.com
Leader’s Farm Equipment of Everett, PA http://www.leadersfarmequipment.com
Best Way Pizza in Altoona, Bedford, Duncansville, East Freedom, Ebensberg, Everett, Greenwood, Hollidaysburg, Hopewell, Johnstown, Pleasantville, and Somerset, PA http://www.bestwaypizza.com
Middle Ridge Performance in New Enterprise, PA 814-766-2709
Key State Ag Transport in New Enterprise, PA 814-766-2949
Mingle Contracting in Martinsburg, PA 814-569-1930
Roots in the Cove in Roaring Spring, PA http://www.rootsinthecove.com
Jeff Dick Home Sales of Duncansville, PA 814-695-4545
Jack White Signs in Altoona, PA
Richard Gill Custom Lettering 814-942-5325
Corner Brick Bakery of Woodbury, PA http://www.cornerbrickbakery.com
TC Race Cars of Frostburg, MD http://www.tcracecars.com
Rick Singleton Rental of Huntingdon, PA http://www.ricksingletonrental.com
Parks Garbage Service of Mount Union, PA http://www.parksgarbage.com
Frankland Racing Supply of Saxonburg, PA http://www.franklandracing.com
American Die Cast of Saxonburg, PA and Fort Meyers, FL http://www.american-diecast.com
Hoosier Tire Mid-Atlantic of Finksburg, MD, Saver, PA & Roaring Springs, PA http://www.hoosiermid-atlantic.com
American Racer Tire of Indiana, PA http://www.americanraceronline.com
Lias Tire of Indiana, PA and Coshocton, OH http://liastirespeed.com
Precise Racing Products of Baltimore, MD, Pittsburgh, PA, Wichita, KS and Omaha, NE http://www.preciseracing.com
2015 Blastoff
May 2, 2015
Total Car Count = 79
Semi-Late Model Sportsman
Car Count = 28
Lead Changes = 1
Lap Leaders
Heath 1-15
Singleton 16-30
Heat Winners – Altobelli, Black, Morgan
Finish. ( Feature Start) Car Number / Driver / Hometown / Payoff
1. (9) 99* / Rick Singleton / Huntingdon / $1,000
2. (8) 44 / Ralph Morgan Jr / Mount Union / $575
3. (2) 87 / Eric Irvin / Petersburg / $400
4. (11) 33k / Devin Hart / Port Royal / $300
5. (3) 15b / Josh Berrier / Cassville / $250
6. (12) 77 / George Dixon Jr / Hesston / $225
7. (5) 01 / Robbie Black / Claysburg / $200
8. (6) 79 / Mike Altobelli Jr / Saxton / $175
9. (21) 21* / Troy Swindell / Claysburg / $160
10. (10) 48 / Donnie Farling / Newville / $150
11. (18) 1 / Dave Dunkle / Spring Run / $140
12. (15) 8 / Taylor Farling / Newville / $140
13. (16) 8h / Travis Wilson / Hopewell / $140
14. (23) 82g / Ted Gallaher / Tyrone / $140
15. (24) 44 / Dan Smeal / Houtzdale / $140
16. (19) 49b / Dan Boyd / Tyrone / $125
17. (17) 48 / Steve Lowery / Chambersburg / $125
18. (22) 11 / Brad Kling / Mount Union / $125
19. (1) 71 / Curtis Heath / Broad Top City / $125
20. (14) 11 / Ronnie Bottenfield / Hopewell / $125
21. (4) 13 / Brad McGinnis / Huntingdon / $125
22. (13) 6 / Jarod Folkroad / Mifflintown / $125
23. (7) 82 / Andy Fries / Mercersburg / $125
24. (20) 21 / Jason Peachey / Allensville / $125
DNQ () 20 / John Myers / Lock Haven / $75
DNQ () 29 / Ryan Kunes / Mackeyville / $75
DNQ () 7 / Kenny Yoder / Allensville / $75
DNQ () s10 / Dan Sollars / McVeytown / $75
E-mod
Car Count - 8
Lead Changes - 1
J Taylor 1-24
Vandergrift 25
Heat Winner - Vandergrift
Finish. ( Feature Start) <Original Pill Draw> Car Number / Driver / Hometown / Payoff
1. (6) 1grs / Vic Vandergrift / Fairmont, WV / $700
2. (1) 5 / Jonathan Taylor / Saltsburg / $400
3. (5) 7 / Evan Taylor / Saltsburg / $300
4. (2) 71d / Dan Davies / Warren / $225
5. (4) 1 / Dave Brown / Hopewell / $175
6. (3) 37 / Brandon LaSalle / Everett / $150
7. (7) 38 / Dion LaSalle / Everett / $140
8. (8) 56 / Jeff Treece / Hopewell / $125
A-Cadet
Car Count - 13
Lead Changes - 1
Singer 1-8
Moore 9-25
Heat Winners - Swanger, Moore
Finish. ( Feature Start) <Original Pill Draw> Car Number / Driver / Hometown / Payoff
1. (12) 48m / Greg Moore / Defiance / $520
2. (4) 28n / Nate Smith / Gypsy / $320
3. (2) 57 / Ken Singer / Robertsdale / $245
4. (5) 66 / Cris Edwards / Huntingdton / $170
5. (13) 27 / Tom Wakefield / Hustontown, PA / $160
6. (7) 21 / Danny Farling / Carlisle / $145
7. (11) 59 / Kyle Beckett / New Paris / $135
8. (3) 1 / Mike Desch / Tyrone / $120
9. (8) 22* / Ryan Sager / Huntingdton / $110
10. (10) 88 / Khi Swanger / Mill Creek / $105
11. (1) 88b / Luke Barnett / Mahaffey / $100
12. (9) 3 / Chad Parks / McVeytown / $100
13. (6) 65h / Matt Hugill / Lajase / $100
Hobby-Modified
Car Count - 14
Lead Changes - 1
Imler 1-4
Boozel 5-20
Heat Winners - Boozel, Shoemaker
Finish. ( Feature Start) <Original Pill Draw> Car Number / Driver / Hometown / Payoff
1. (10) 2 / Alex Boozel / McVeytown / $300
2. (5) 44 / Shawn Shoemaker / Mount Union / $150
3. (11) 15n / Denny Norris / Huntingdon / $125
4. (3) 83e / Ed Vogel / Meyersdale / $100
5. (12) 10 / Ben Krause / Morann / $75
6. (1) 26s / Brian Shaw / Cairnbrook / $65
7. (2) 54 / Preston Imler / Roaring Spring / $60
8. (4) 73b / Brandie Mills / Hesston / $55
9. (8) 93 / Zach Price / New Enterprise / $50
10. (7) 73* / Amber Mills / Hesston / $50
11. (13) 51 / Shawn Fessler / Six Mile Run / $50
12. (6) 7 / Curtis Guyer / Three Springs / $50
13. (9) k20 / Kadden Smith / Martinsburg / $45
DNS () 73 / Mike Duck / Hesston / $30
Roadrunner
Car Count - 16
Lead Changes - 1
Brenize 1
Boozel 2-15
Heat Winners - Boozel, Brenize
Finish. ( Feature Start) <Original Pill Draw> Car Number / Driver / Hometown / Payoff
1. (3) 151 / Eric Boozel / McVeytown / $200
2. (4) 22 / Wayne Brenize / Bedford / $100
3. (10) 41 / Bobby Wellman / York / $75
4. (6) 16 / Tom Brady / McConnelsburg / $60
5. (9) 0 / Andrew Moist / Lewistown / $50
6. (5) 21 / Rusty Focht / Altoona / $45
7. (7) 77L / Heath Leonard / Mapleton Depot / $40
8. (11) 5w / Garrett Watkins / Huntingdon / $40
9. (1) 79 / Jared Rudy / Pa Furnace / $40
10. (13) 3 / Zach Moist / Lewistown / 40
11. (2) 2 / Adam Morgan / McVeytown / 30
12. (8) 1h / / / 30
13. (12) 20 / Cole Weaver / Huntingdon / 30
DNS () 32 / Mitch Houck / Six Mile Run / $28
DNS () 88 / TJ Bookwalter / Mapleton Depot / $28
DNS () 19g / Greg Scott / Mount Union / $28
