(Hesston, PA) Hesston Speedway kicked off the month of June with the “Blade Runner.” New track preparation procedures generated a renewed, multi-groove racing surface and a huge amount of passing. Darren Miller of Mt. Joy captured the win in the first appearance of the Laurel Highlands and PASS Racesaver 305 Sprints over a large crowd. Rick Singleton of Huntingdon raced from deep in the field to claim his second Semi-Late feature of 2015. Greg Moore from Defiance won his third Cadet feature of the season. Austin Johnson from Doylesburg was a new winner from a high starting position in the Freedom Powersports Hobby-Modified. Garrett Watkins was also a new winner in the Dave’s Auto Body and Towing Roadrunners.
A full field of 25 305 Sprints invaded the high banks of Hesston as the Laurel Highlands and PASS Racesaver regions combined for this event. Hunter McCracken and Greg Dobrosky lead the field to the green of the 25 lap feature with McCracken bolting out to the initial lead. McCracken built up a sizeable lead, but fourth starting Miller began to catch him and made a pass for the lead in lapped traffic on lap eleven.
Sixth starting Zach Newlin then began to challenge Miller for the lead. Newlin passed Miller but the pass was negated by a caution. On lap 19, the red flag appeared when third running McCracken flipped. Miller lead the remaining laps to take the checker followed Newlin, tenth starting Bill Jones Jr., ninth starting Nathan Gramley and 18th starting Jake Waters.
14th starting Ken Duke, 17th starting Drew Ritchey, 24th, starting Reed Thompson, Dobroksy and Ryan Lynn rounded out the top ten. Heat race wins went to Miller, John Martin and Jones.
The Semi-Late 25 lap feature was deja-vu of opening night as Rick Singleton raced from this tenth place starting position to take the win. George Dixon, Jr. lead the first eleven laps while Singleton powered through the field. Singleton made the winning pass on lap 12 and lead the remaining laps to take his second win of the year from that starting position. Ralph Morgan, Jr. moved by Dixon two laps later to take second in his 604 crate motor car.
At the finish following Singleton was Morgan, who also finished second on opening night. Dixon crossed the line in third with Mike Altobelli, Jr. and ninth starting Robbie Black following. Josh Berrier, Brad McGinnis, also in a 604 crate motor car, Curtis Heath, Kenny Yoder and Dan Boyd rounded out the top ten. Heat wins went to Altobelli and Singleton.
Greg Moore roared from his third starting position to take the lead on the first lap of the 20 lap Cadet feature. While Moore raced in the front, sixth starting Cris Edwards won the battle for second. Matt Hugill raced from tenth to take third with Ken Singer, Phil Boden and Devin Weyandt following.
Jesse Snyder finished seventh and a borrowed car after his feature-winning car was damaged in a barrel roll in the heat race. Mike Desch, Chad Parks, and Ridge Bookwalter rounded out the top ten. Heat wins went to Weyandt and Moore.
The Freedom Powersports Hobby-Modified 15 lap race was the most intense race of the night with eleventh starting Austin Johnson taking his first Hesston win. Mike Benton lead the first two laps in his first Hesston appearance, with Shawn Shoemaker taking the point on lap nine. Ben Krause took second from Benton on lap 5. After a restart on lap nine, Shoemaker, Johnson and Krause went three wide for the lead for half a lap with Johnson coming out on top.
Meanwhile, Alex Boozel was racing through the field from his required 15th place starting position for winning three consecutive features. Boozel began to challenge Johnson. A caution on lap 14 put the race into overtime. Boozel surged into the lead on the restart, but a flat tired ruined his strong run. Johnson lead the final two laps with Terry Norris, in a stock-type Hobby car finishing second. Benton finished third with Boozel using the strong cushion of the track to surge from the rear to fourth in the final tow laps.
Shoemaker, Troy Eckenrode, Krause, Preston Imler, Brian Shaw and Kadden Smith rounded out the top ten. Heat wins were taken by Norris and Benton.
Eight starting Garrett Watkins wasted no time going to the front of the 12 lap Dave’s Auto Body and Towing Roadrunner feature. Watkins took the lead on lap two and held off the challenges of sixth starting Tim Osheehan and ninth starting Andrew Moist for the win. Following those three drivers were Zach Moist, tenth starting Jared Rudy, Shawn Miller, Michael Jack Wityk, Rusty Focht, Bryan Benton and Heath Leonard. Osheehan won the heat race.
Next Saturday, June 13 the Hobby-Modifieds and Roadrunners take center stage in the “Charlie Walter, Jr. 42.” The 24 lap Hobby-Modified championship will pay $442 to win while the 18 lap Roadrunner championship will pay $342 to win. The speedy Pennsylvania Mini Stock Pro-4’s will make their only appearance of 2015 with a 22 lap championship paying $500 to win. The Semi-Lates will race 25 laps for $700 and the Cadets will race 20 laps for $400.
On Saturday, June 20, the Mid-Atlantic Modifieds E-mods will attack the high banks for “Revenge of the Mods.” The 30 lap E-mod championship will pay $800 with the Semi-Lates, Cadets, Hobby-Modifieds and Roadrunners running full programs.
“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:/www,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
Richard Gill Custom Lettering 814-942-5325
Jack White Signs in Altoona 814-943-7133
McCoys Lawn & Garden in Roaring Springs http://www.mccoyslawnandgarden.com
Five Star Powersports in Duncansville 814-440-7953
James R. Harden DVM Companion Animal Hospital of Spring Cove in Roaring Springs http://www.springcovevet.com
Barkman Oil Company in Woodbury & Hopwell http://barkmanoil.com
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
Blade Runner
June 6, 2015
Total Car Count = 81
Laurel Highlands Racesaver 305 Sprints
Car Count = 25
Lead Changes = 1
Lap Leaders
McCracken 1-10
Miiller 11-25
Heat Winners - Miller, Martin, B Jones
Finish. ( Feature Start) Car Number / Driver / Hometown / Payoff
1. (4) 9c / Darren Miller / Mt. Joy / $300
2. (6) 11z / Zach Newlin / Millerstown / $265
3. (10) 29j / Bill Jones Jr. / Irvona / $240
4. (9) 23 / Nathan Gramley / Lewistown / $200
5. (18) 10 / Jake Waters / McVeytown / $180
6. (14) 67 / Ken Duke / Selinsgrove / $160
7. (17) 880 / Drew Ritchey / Everett / $150
8. (24) r6 / Reed Thompson / Petersburg / $145
9. (2) 88 / Greg Dobrosky / Kittanning / $140
10. (7) 26 / Ryan Lynn / Hollidaysburg / $140
11. (5) 4 / John Martin / Fayetteville / $135
12. (23) 29 / James Pryde / Bellefonte / $135
13. (16) 33z / Joe Zapotoczny / Roaring Spring / $135
14. (8) 72 / Dave Guss Jr. / State College / $135
15. (19) 12j / Jonathan Jones / Irvona / $135
16. (21) 34e / Eliah Omwake / Leesburg / $135
17. (22) 46 / Mike Alleman / Port Royal / $125
18. (15) 29b / Robbie Bartchy / Sarver / $125
19. (3) 21 / Rob Felix / Pittsburgh / $125
20. (12) 17k / Steve Kenawell / East Freedom / $125
21. (11) 32 / Todd Lynn / Hollidaysburg / $125
22. (1) 37 / Hunter McCracken / Curwensville / $125
23. (13) 7 / Jim Kennedy / Everett / $125
24. (20) 57g / Geoff Gill / Duncannon / $125
DNS () 121 / Judi Bates / Barto / $60
Semi-Late Model Sportsman
Car Count = 16
Lead Changes = 1
Lap Leaders
Dixon 1-11
Singleton 12-25
Heat Winners – Altobelli, Singleton
Finish. ( Feature Start) Car Number / Driver / Hometown / Payoff
1. (10) 99* / Rick Singleton / Huntingdon / $700
2. (7) 44 / Ralph Morgan Jr / Mount Union / $450
3. (2) 77 / George Dixon Jr / Hesston / $350
4. (5) 79 / Mike Altobelli Jr / Saxton / $275
5. (9) 01 / Robbie Black / Claysburg / $225
6. (6) 15b / Josh Berrier / Hesston / $200
7. (3) 13 / Brad McGinnis / Huntingdon / $190
8. (4) 71 / Curtis Heath / Broad Top City / $175
9. (1) 7 / Kenny Yoder / Allensville / $150
10. (8) 49b / Dan Boyd / Tyrone / $140
11. (14) s10 / Dan Sollers / McVeytown / $125
12. (13) 8 / Mike Shoemaker / Hesston / $125
13. (11) 22 / Derek Gahagan / Three Springs / $125
14. (12) 52 / Bryan Benton / / $125
DNS () 21 / Jason Peachey / Allensville / $75
DNS () 25 / Bradley Long / Three Springs / $75
A-Cadet
Car Count - 13
Lead Changes - 0
Moore 1-20
Heat Winner - Weyandt, Moore
Finish. ( Feature Start) <Original Pill Draw> Car Number / Driver / Hometown / Payoff
1. (3) 48m / Greg Moore / Defiance / $400
2. (6) 66 / Cris Edwards / Huntingdon / $250
3. (10) 65h / Matt Hugill / La Jose / $200
4. (1) 57 / Ken Singer / Robertsdale / $150
5. (4) 28 / Phil Boden / / $125
6. (2) 88 / Devin Weyandt / East Freedom / $115
7. (8) 22 / Jesse Snyder / Altoona / $100
8. (7) 1 / Mike Desch / Tyrone / $90
9. (5) 3 / Chad Parks / McVeytown / $85
10. (9) 1b / Ridge Bookwalter / Huntingdon / $80
11. (11) 22* / Ryan Sager / Huntingdon / $75
DNS () 27 / Tom Wakefield / Hustontown / $50
DNS () 23r / Ray Reynolds / Fallen Timber / $50
Hobby-Modified
Car Count - 16
Lead Changes - 2
Benton 1-2
Shoemaker 3-9
Johnson 10-16
Heat Winners - T Norris, Benton
Finish. ( Feature Start) <Original Pill Draw> Car Number / Driver / Hometown / Payoff
1. (11) 21 / Austin Johnson / Doylesburg / $200
2. (7) 73 / Terry Norris / Hesston / $125
3. (1) 36 / Mike Benton / / $100
4. (15) 2 / Alex Boozel / McVeytown / $75
5. (2) 44 / Shawn Shoemaker / Mount Union / $65
6. (14) 55 / Troy Eckenrode / Shippensburg / $60
7. (3) 10 / Ben Krause / Morann / $55
8. (5) 54 / Preston Imler / Roaring Spring / $50
9. (12) 26s / Brian Shaw / Cairnbrook / $45
10. (9) k20 / Kadden Smith / Martinsburg / $45
11. (10) 57 / Chris Dodson / Altoona / $45
12. (6) 73b / Brandie Mills / Hesston / $45
13. (8) 93 / Zach Price / New Enterprise / $40
14 (13) 73* / Amber Mills / Hesston / $40
15. (4) 15n / Denny Norris / Huntingdon / $40
DNS () 51 / Shawn Fessler / Six Mile Run / $35
Roadrunner
Car Count - 11
Lead Changes - 1
Osheehan 1-2
Watkins 3-12
Heat Winner - Osheehan
Finish. ( Feature Start) <Original Pill Draw> Car Number / Driver / Hometown / Payoff
1. (8) 5w / Garrett Watkins / Huntingdon / $100
2. (6) 51 / Tim Osheehan / / $75
3. (9) 0 / Andrew Moist / Lewistown / $60
4. (5) 3 / Zach Moist / Lewistown / $50
5. (10) 79 / Jared Rudy / Pa Furnace / $40
6. (7) 32 / Shawn Miller / Imler / $35
7. (2) 1h / Micheal Jack Wityk / Huntingdon / $35
8. (4) 21 / Rusty Focht / Altoona / $35
9. (1) 52 / Bryan Benton / / $35
10. (3) 77L / Heath Leonard / Mapleton Depot / 35
DNS () 2 / Adam Morgan / McVeytown / 28
