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May 16, 2015
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Dickson, Black, Moore & Boozels Take Wins at “the Hesston Trophy”
(Hesston, PA) 800 horsepower Super Late Models returned to the high banks of Hesston for the running of “the Hesston Trophy.” With thunderstorms surrounding the area, the sun was shining at Hesston. The track ran a quick program to complete racing slightly after 9:00 PM with the threat of incoming night rain.
Nick Dickson from Lewiston took the $1,500 win in the Super Late Models, while Robbie Black of Claysburgwon $700 in the Semi-Lates. Greg Moore of Defiance repeated his win in the Cadets for the $400 win. Alex Boozel, of McVeytown also was a repeat winner in the $200 Freedom Powersports Hobby-Modified feature as well as Eric Boozel of McVeytown taking back-to-back wins in the Dave’s Auto Body & Towing Roadrunners.
16 Super Late Models took the green flag for the 30 lap feature. Dickson showed his power from the outset and outran a challenge from Tim Smith, Jr. on a double file restart to take the win. Smith followed in second with Justin Kann, Tom Decker, Jr,. and Jeremey Ohl rounding out the top five..
Mike Altobelli, Jr., Jeff Miller, Andrew Yoder, 15th starting Jason Schmidt and Waylon Wagner rounded out the top 10. Heat wins went to Miller and Dickson.
Robbie Black found his way into the winner’s circle in the caution-free 25 lap Semi-Late feature. Curtis Heath followed in second. George Dixon, Jr. turned down several challenges from seventh starting Brad McGinnis in his 604 crate motor, with the two finishing third and fourth. Rick Singleton, winner of opening night, advance to fifth.
Ronnie Bottenfield, Devin Hart, Donnie Farling, Ralph Morgan, Jr. and Kenny Yoder rounded out the top ten. Heat race wins went to Singleton and Morgan.
Greg Moore charged from his required 10th starting position for his second consecutive win in the 20 lap A-Cadet feature. Ryan Sager took the lead a the green flag and was soon being challenged by seventh starting Jesse Snyder, in a spec motor 358 car. Moore and Khi Swanger were soon racing with Snyder for second. Moore took second on lap eleven and then took the lead from Sager on lap 14. A caution appearedon the next lap when Swanger and Snyder spun, setting up a double file restart.
Sager powered into the lead on the restart, but Moore made an outside pass on lap seventeen and lead the remaining laps. Sager finished second with heat winner Cris Edwards, ninth starting Mike Desch and Chad Parks rounding out the top 5. Ronnie Garlock, Swanger, Snyder, Matt Krause and Tom Wakefield finished in the sixth through tenth positions.
Alex Boozel roared from his eight place staring position to win again in the 15 lap Freedom Powersports Hobby-Modified feature. Shawn Shoemaker lead the first eleven laps before Boozel made the winning pass. Shoemaker finished second with 10th starting Austin Johnson in third. Preston Imler and Kadden Smith crossed the line in fourth and fifth.
Ben Krause, Amber Mills, Denny Norris, Zach Price and Brandie Mills rounded out the top ten. Boozel also was the heat race winner.
Eric Boozel was also a repeat winner from his mandated starting position for his previous win. Boozel was slated to start 10th but advance to eight on the initial grid when one car failed to make the lineup. Justin Williamson lead the first two laps before Boozel moved to the front. Boozel lead the remaining laps with Williamson, Andrew Moist, Bobby Wellman, and Zach Moist following.
Rusty Focht, Adam Morgan, Heath Leonard, Michael Jack Wityk and Kolton Wagner rounded out the top ten. Boozel also won the heat race.
Next Sunday, May 24 is one of the biggest events of 2015 at Hesston. The UFo “D.R. Eriksen Grand Prix” will pay tribute to the man that rebuilt the track during the first part of the decade. The UFo Super Late Model tour returns to earth. The 56 lap Super Late Model feature will pay $4,056 to win and $400 for 24th.
If 33 Super Late Model attend, 26 will start the feature, with 28 starting if there is a 37 car count and 30 starting with a 41 car count. Positions 25+ will pay $375 if they are added. Non-qualifiers will be paid $150.
Semi-Lates will race for $1,000 in this double power late model division program. Cadets will race for $575 with Hobby-Modifieds paying $300 and Roadrunners paying $200.
“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
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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
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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
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Ritchey Hardscapes and Landscapes of Roaring Spring, PA http://ritcheyhardscapes.com
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Zeigler Chevrolet of Claysburg, PA http://www.zeiglerchevy.com
Forshey’s Ag & Industrial of Martinsburg, PA http://www.forsheysag.com
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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
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the Hesston Trophy
May 16, 2015
Total Car Count = 67
Super Late Model
Car Count = 16
Lead Changes = 0
Lap Leaders
Dickson 1-30
Heat Winners - Miller, Dickson
Finish. ( Feature Start) Car Number / Driver / Hometown / Payoff
1. (1) 17 / Nick Dickson / Lewistown / $1,500
2. (2) 39 / Tim Smith Jr / McVeytown / $1,000
3. (5) 66 / Justin Kann / Huntingdon / $800
4. (6) 43 / Tom Decker Jr / Bellwood / $600
5. (3) 5j / Jeremy Ohl / Jersey Shore / $500
6. (4) 79 / Mike Altobelli Jr / Saxton / $450
7. (9) 57 / Jeff Miller / Huntingdon / $425
8. (11) 2 / Andrew Yoder / Middleburg / $400
9. (15) 11 / Jason Schmidt / Lewistown / $375
10. (13) 5w / Waylon Wagner / Lewistown / $350
11. (10) m1 / Mike Mort / Lewistown / $325
12. (8) 4p / Patrick Bryner / Port Royal / $300
13. (7) 43d / Tom Decker III / Bellwood / $275
14. (16) 50r / Cody Robbins / Julian / $250
15. (14) 07 / Tim Krape / Bellefonte / $240
16. (12) 86 / Austin Berry / Mifflin / $225
Semi-Late Model Sportsman
Car Count = 19
Lead Changes = 0
Lap Leaders
Black 1-25
Heat Winners – Singleton, Morgan
Finish. ( Feature Start) Car Number / Driver / Hometown / Payoff
1. (1) 01 / Robbie Black / Claysburg / $700
2. (3) 71 / Curtis Heath / Broad Top City / $450
3. (2) 77 / George Dixon Jr / Hesston / $350
4. (7) 13 / Brad McGinnis / Huntingdon / $275
5. (9) 99* / Rick Singleton / Huntingdon / $225
6. (4) 11 / Ronnie Bottenfield / Hesston / $200
7. (8) 33k / Devin Hart / Port Royal / $190
8. (10) 48 / Donnie Farling / Newville / $175
9. (12) 44 / Ralph Morgan Jr / Mount Union / $150
10. (5) 7 / Kenny Yoder / Allensville / $140
11. (6) 15b / Josh Berrier / Cassville / $125
12. (16) 49b / Dan Boyd / Tyrone / $125
13. (15) 8 / Taylor Farling / Newville / $125
14. (18) 87 / Eric Irvin / Petersburg / $125
15. (11) 51jr / Glenn Ray / Tyrone / $125
16. (13) s10 / Dan Sollers / McVeytown / $100
17. (14) 16 / / / $100
18. (17) 21 / Jason Peachey / Allensville / $100
DNS () 11 / Brad Kling / Mount Union / $75
A-Cadet - corrected
Car Count - 10
Lead Changes - 3
Sager 1-13
Moore 14-15
Sager 16
Moore 17-20
Heat Winner - Edwards
Finish. ( Feature Start) <Original Pill Draw> Car Number / Driver / Hometown / Payoff
1. (10) 48m / Greg Moore / Defiance / $400
2. (2) 22* / Ryan Sager / Huntingdton / $250
3. (8) 66 / Cris Edwards / Huntingdton / $200
4. (9) 1 / Mike Desch / Tyrone / $150
5. (4) 3 / Chad Parks / McVeytown / $125
6. (5) 28 / Ronnie Garlock / Mapleton Depot / $115
7. (6) 88 / Khi Swanger / Mill Creek / $100
8. (7) 22 / Jesse Snyder / Altoona / $90 + $100 = $190
9. (4) 65 / Matt Krause / Brisben / $85
10. (1) 27 / Tom Wakefield / Hustontown / $80
Hobby-Modified
Car Count - 12
Lead Changes - 1
Shoemaker 1-11
Boozel 12-15
Heat Winners - Boozel
Finish. ( Feature Start) <Original Pill Draw> Car Number / Driver / Hometown / Payoff
1. (8) 2 / Alex Boozel / McVeytown / $200
2. (1) 44 / Shawn Shoemaker / Mount Union / $125
3. (10) 21 / Austin Johnson / Doylesburg / $100
4. (3) 54 / Preston Imler / Roaring Spring / $75
5. (2) k20 / Kadden Smith / Martinsburg / $65
6. (6) 10 / Ben Krause / Morann / $60
7. (4) 73* / Amber Mills / Hesston / $55
8. (7) 15n / Denny Norris / Huntingdon / $50
9. (9) 93 / Zach Price / New Enterprise / $45
10. (5) 73b / Brandie Mills / Hesston / $45
DNS () 51 / Shawn Fessler / Six Mile Run / $30
DNS () 7 / Curtis Guyer / Three Springs / $30
Roadrunner
Car Count - 10
Lead Changes - 1
Williamson 1-2
Boozel 3-15
Heat Winners - Boozel, Brenize
Finish. ( Feature Start) <Original Pill Draw> Car Number / Driver / Hometown / Payoff
1. (10) 151 / Eric Boozel / McVeytown / $100
2. (4) 15 / Justin Williamson / Orbsonia / $75
3. (8) 0 / Andrew Moist / Lewistown / $60
4. (1) 41 / Bobby Wellman / York / $50
5. (9) 3 / Zach Moist / Lewistown / $40
6. (5) 21 / Rusty Focht / Altoona / $35
7. (6) 2 / Adam Morgan / McVeytown / $35
8. (7) 77L / Heath Leonard / Mapleton Depot / $35
9. (3) 1h / Micheal Jack Wityk / Huntingdon / $35
10. (2) 5w / Kolton Wagner / Lewistown / 35
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Edited by HesstonPR, 17 May 2015 - 08:29 PM.
