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You have an opportunity to vote for adding one of the final four drivers to fill out the field of 48 for the Intercontinental Classic. You can vote for one driver per day per device and up to 10 times per device. The link below will take you to the poll. The running results are displayed after you vote.

https://poll.fm/10594337

And the more unfortunate point is: an innocent post with all good intentions to draw focus on why we need to remember and value our freedom as well as to honor our service men and woman got turned into something ugly for which it was never intended. This was not to rile any political discussion or debate, but moreover to draw positive attention to the day and its people. Sadly this is just one of the reasons why so many have left this forum or do not post anything because of all the drama, bickering and outright negativity associated with certain individuals. I DEEPLY apologize for posting!

Here's wishing one and all a happy and safe Independence Day. Please be mindful during your celebrations of what today is all about! Give a moment of silent reflection or prayer for all of those who serve as well as sacrifice to keep us SAFE AND FREE!

Jonathan Taylor Saltsburg, PA with a strong podium finish on Sunday captured the 2018 Big E track championship for the UMP Modifieds! Way to go team Taylor. That was an encore performance following his winning effort on Saturday at Lernerville's during the Steel City Stampede.

I would certainly hope that as many Late Model teams and fans that can make it, show their support to the Padula's for putting on this significant level of a (local) show. With a $35,000 late model purse on the line and given the number of drivers from this geographic region that could be available from Port Royal, Hagerstown, Selingsgrove, Winchester, Dog Hollow, etc. there should be 35 teams participating. In days gone by this show would have attracted 50+ cars. The full purse is listed on the Bedford Speedway website...highlights include 4th $2,000; 10th $1,000 15th $800 and $600 to start.

I want to start with the preface that it is Sharon's sandbox with the Penn-Ohio sanction and they can absolutely do what they want to do. I only offer this concept merely as food for thought as an alternative payout. The above top heavy payout is not always the key to success in drawing cars. It worked well at one time three plus decades ago but not so much today. My idea may indeed cause more drivers to consider competing in this inaugural event, so it becomes annual and not a one and done event.

Here goes...
1. $5,000; 2. $2,500; 3. $1,500; 4. $1,250; 5. $1,150; 6. $1,100; 7. $1,000; 8. $800; 9. $750; 10. $700; 11. $650; 12. $600; 13. $575; 14. 550; 15. $525; 16. $500; 17. $475; 18. $450; 19. $425; 20 -30 $400. This last place payout reflects more in earnings than most regular stock shows pay to win.

Now let the haters and negative Nancy's begin...because adult discussion and exchange of ideas oft times gets lost here.

Too many to limit it to just two.
Bob Wearing, Sr.
Herb Scott
L.J. Dennis
Tom Peck
Blackie Watt
Squirt Johns
Dick Barton
Turk Burkett
Paul Betton
Don Luffy
Bobby Schnars
Jim Scott
Dick Litz...
Those are the ones that come to mind immediately.