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“RAY’S RACE” AT MICHAELS MERCER RACEWAY’S LITTLE GUY SUMMER NATIONALS FINDS TIM BISH IN VICTORY LANE FOR THE HOMAK PENN OHIO PRO STOCK SERIES CHAMPIONSHIP EVENT!

 

For Immediate Release

June 23, 2019 (Sandy Lake, PA) With the cooperation of Mother Nature, the Homak Penn Ohio Series powered by Can-Am was able to finally get a full show in the books for the 2019 season.  Under the new ownership of Edward Michaels, Mercer Raceway hosted the Series on Saturday, June 22^nd for the first of two “Little Guy National” events in 2019.  A total of 46 Penn Ohio pro stocks were on hand to compete for the $2,011 prize in the Series’ 2^nd Annual “Ray’s Race”.

 

Ending the Homak Penn Ohio Series 2018 season with a win at Mercer Little Guy Nationals in October, Tim Bish, out of Ringgold, PA, was confident in finding his way back to victory lane for the Summer edition of the Little Guy Nationals.  The Ringgold Plumbing & Heating and RPM Archery sponsored Pro-One Chassis #11B parked in Michaels Mercer Raceway victory lane after leading all 25 laps.    

 

Five heat races had drivers battling their way to the main event with the top 4 from each heat advancing.  Heat race winners included Rusty Moore #17M, Noah Brunell #31, Bobby Whitling #7W, Chris Schneider #55, and Tim Bish #11B.  Two B Mains gave drivers one last chance to advance for an opportunity at the $2,011, as two advanced from each.  Winners were Rusty Martz #16M and Curtis Bish #29.  Those not advancing to the A Main would have a chance to race in a Non-Qualifier B Feature paying $250 to-win.

 

In memory of Ray Virgile, R & R Enterprises sponsored a “Ray’s Race” dash for the R.K. Virgile sponsored pro stocks paying $200 to the winner.  Participants included Whitling, Martz, Curt Bish #00, Bish #29, Randy Wyant #11T, Jackson Humanic #17, Joe Stajnrajh #04, Pat Fielding #23, Charlie McMillen #61M, Josh Seippel #84S, and Tyler Wyant (Ray’s grandson) #24.  Picking up the 6 lap dash win over the11 car field was Martz.

As a result of a pill redraw for the top 10, Tim Bish would lead the 24-car field to the green in the 25-lap “Ray’s Race” “Little Guy Summer Nationals” with Paul Davis #3 by his side.  Bish took a quick lead over Davis with Tim Deutsch #20 in third over Randy Wyant.  The first caution flag would fly on lap 3 as Curtis Bish #29 experienced mechanical issues as his driveshaft lay on the back stretch.  Racing resumed with Tim Bish commanding the lead, but green lap racing was short lived as the yellow came out on lap 4 for Stajnrajh, who departed to the pits.  In that one lap, Deutsch grabbed the runner-up spot, Bill Hurrelbrink #c8 advanced to third, Davis fell back to fourth, Whitling in fifth as Wyant slipped from fourth to seventh.

 

Tim Bish would lead the pack to the green with 4 laps on the books and Deutsch at his side.  Although Deutsch made his presence known to the leader on occasion, Bish held the top spot as the rest of the field battled with the third caution coming on lap 16 for a spinning Andy Thompson #5.  The restart did not fare well for several drivers as a slowing chain reaction at the start caused a pile up in turn three bringing out the fourth and final caution collecting Shaun Hooks #65, Chris McGuire #63, Jason Fosnaught #73, Humanic, and Fielding.  Exiting to the pits as the crews worked to untangle the cars were Schneider, Hooks, Fielding, and Humanic with Hooks being the sole driver of the group to return.

 

The remaining 9 laps would be caution-free as Bish would cruise to the win over Deutsch, Wyant battled back to take home the third spot over Moore, and rounding out the top five was Hurrelbrink.  Davis finished sixth, Brunell in seventh followed by Andy Buckley #965 in eighth, with 18^th starter Joey Zambotti #948 capturing ninth over Whitling in tenth.

 

Twelve Penn Ohio pro stocks competed in the 12 lap Non-Qualifier B Feature.  Chris Withers #21 and Gary Fisher #99F led the field to the green.  Withers took the early lead and didn’t look back as he led all 12 laps taking home the $250 check and “Ray’s Race” trophy.  Fisher went home in the runner up spot over Rod Laskey #1R, Terry Wheeler #2W finished in fourth, with Josh Seippel #84S in fifth.

 

The 2^nd Annual “Ray’s Race” was brought to you by R.K. Virgile Scrap Metals, R & R Enterprises, and E & K Equipment, along with additional support from Eric A. Padin, Attorney at Law; Minich’s Towing & Recovery, Casey’s Restaurant & Lounge; Venango Towing and Recovery LLC; and Wayne H. Hundertmark, Attorney at Law.

 

Official results will be posted.

 

Homak Penn Ohio Pro Stock Championship Series powered by Can-Am contingency prizes were awarded to the following drivers:

Hoosier/Precise Racing

Hoosier Tire

Tim Deutsch #20

American Racer/Lias Tire

American Racer Tire

Tim Bish #11B

SS Chassis & Supply

Wheel

Jason Fosnaught #73

Close Racing

$100 Certificate

Pat Fielding #23

Joe Willcox Performance Automatics

$100 Certificate

Gill DeMello #22

Genesis Racing Shocks

$75 Certificate

Leigh Wheeler #717

Dirt Defender

Funnel

Paul Davis #3

Precise

Air Cleaner Cover

Chris McGuire #63

Ultra Shield Race Products

$50 Certificate

Chris Schneider #55

Ultra Shield Race Products

Tearoffs certificate

Jamie Scharba #11S

Arbodies

$25 Certificate & shirt

Andy Buckley #965

Big Daddy's

$25 Certificate

Gary Fisher #99F

Big Daddy's

$25 Certificate

Bill Slade #A22

Wedge Motorsports

$25 Certificate

Jackson Humanic #17

Wedge Motorsports

$25 Certificate

Kyle Couchenour #299

Wedge Motorsports

$25 Certificate

Joey Zambotti #948

Wedge Motorsports

$25 Certificate

Shaun Hooks #65

Precise

$25 Gift Card

Randy Wyant #11T

STAAR Lubricants

Trick Shot

Noah Brunell #31

STAAR Lubricants

Trick Shot

Curt Bish #00

STAAR Lubricants

Trick Shot

Terry Wheeler Sr #2W

STAAR Lubricants

Trick Shot

Tim Bish #11B

STAAR Lubricants

Trick Shot

Josh Seippel #84S

 

Pro stock drivers can join the Series and reap the benefits all season – a $15,000 point fund with $3,000 going to the point champion, over $13,000-$15,000 in contingency prizes given away at Penn Ohio events, and over $20,000 in driver prizes given away at the banquet.  The cost to join is $200 and forms are available online at -http://www.pennohiop...EGISTRATION.pdf.

 

Like our Facebook page at www.facebook.com/pennohioprostocks and follow us on Twitter @Pennohiostocks.  For more information on the Series visit our website at www.pennohioprostocks.com, email info@pennohioprostocks.com or call 724-730-1623.  Correspondence can also be sent to 172 Tent Hill Road, Sandy Lake, PA 16145.

 

The 2019 Penn Ohio Pro Stock Championship Series is brought to you by Homak, “Globally Known & Professionally Trusted since 1947” and powered by Can-Am, “We’re built for this”; along with the support of Wrapz by Reiser, Hoosier Tire, Precise Racing Products, American Racer, Lias Tire, E & K Equipment, Timber Lake Lodge, Les Frickshun, SS Chassis & Supply, Bish Heating & Cooling, Dirt Defender LLC, Blue Ox Timber, Close Racing Supply, Genesis Racing Shocks, ARbodies, Trick Shot Penetrating Lubricant, R & R Enterprise Auto Sales & Garage, Wedge Motorsports, Animal Graphics & Signs, Big Daddy’s Speed Center, Ultra Shield Race Products, Joe Willcox Performance Automatics, Phantom Signs & Shirts, Three Rivers Karting, Power of Bowser and Jacob’s Towing.

REDLINE PERFORMANCE AND MACHINE SPONSOR OF THE 2^ND ANNUAL STEEL VALLEY PRO STOCK NATIONALS!

 

 

For Immediate Release

March 11, 2019 (Sandy Lake, PA) Spring is just around the corner and so is the 2019 racing season! 

Promoters of the Steel Valley Pro Stock Nationals announce Redline Performance and Machine will join the team of sponsors for the 2^nd Annual event at Sharon Speedway on June 14^th and 15^th.  Racing action will include Penn Ohio Pro Stocks competing for $10,000 to-win and Economods for $2,000 to-win. 

 

Redline Performance and Machine is a fully equipped machine shop located in Brookville, PA and services factory rebuilds; offers head porting services with flow bench testing; and has custom balancing and crank lightening available.  The company specializes in full on race applications to include circle track - dirt and asphalt; drag; power boats; auto cross/road course; mud truck; demolition derby; formula drift; and classic car restoration.  In addition, Redline Performance and Machine offers all foreign and domestic builds, boosted applications and nitrous.  For more information, contact Redline Performance and Machine by calling 814-541-7366.

 

“Who better to come on board as a sponsor of the $10,000 to-win race than last year’s winner, Brent Johnson, owner of Redline Performance and Machine!” stated Penn Ohio Series Director, Shaun Hooks.  “Brent has been a Series member since 2016 and although his business keeps him from participating in some of our races, he is a great competitor and supporter of the Series.” 

 

Companies interested in becoming a sponsor can contact Shaun at 724-730-1623 to discuss the multiple sponsorship levels.  Anyone interested in sponsoring a lap can contact Jesse Brock via Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/jesse.brock.12. 

 

Driver entry forms for the Steel Valley Pro Stock Nationals are available on the Homak Penn Ohio and Sharon Speedway web pages.  The pre-registration discounted fee is $150.00 for pro stocks and $50.00 for Economods until May 1, 2019.  Continue to visit websites - www.pennohioprostocks.com or www.sharonspeedway.com, as well as social media for additional event details.

HOMAK PENN OHIO PRO STOCKS HAVE FULL SCHEDULE FROM LABOR DAY WEEKEND THROUGH THE END OF SEPTEMBER!

 

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August 27, 2018 (Sandy Lake, PA) With rained out events being moved to the end of August and in September, the next five weekends will be full of racing action for the Homak Penn Ohio Pro Stocks beginning with Labor Day weekend.

 

Kicking off the holiday weekend, the Series will travel to Raceway 7 in Conneaut, Ohio on Friday, August 31^st for the $1,000 to-win, $150 to start Homak Penn Ohio make-up point event from July 20^th.  No racing occurred on the 20^th so it will be a completely new show with drivers pulling pills for heat race starting positions.  If over 35 cars participate, a $250 to win B Feature will be added to the schedule.

 

Racing action will continue over the holiday weekend with the Series traveling to Northern Cambria, PA to participate in Dog Hollow Speedway’s Labor Day Special on Sunday, September 2^nd.  The Homak Penn Ohio point event will pay $1,000 to-win and $150 to start with a B Feature paying $250 to win if over 35 stocks participate.    

 

The following weekend, the Series will participate in Sharon Speedway’s Apple Fest Nationals.  The two-day event for the Homak Penn Ohio Pro Stocks will kick off on Friday, September 7^th with heat races.  Saturday, September 8^th will have last chance qualifying races and a 25 lap A Main paying $2,000 to-win.  Not only will the Apple Fest Nat’s winner get a hefty pay check, the driver will automatically qualify for the $10,000 to-win 1^st Annual Steel Valley Pro Stock Nationals at Sharon Speedway.

 

On Saturday, September 15^th Lernerville Speedway located in Sarver, PA will host the Autumn Motive Fest - Pro Stock Pandemonium $1,000 to-win, $150 to start Homak Penn Ohio Series point event with a B Feature paying $250 to-win if over 35 cars. 

 

The Series will then make up two rained out Memorial events the following weekend with back-to-back races on Friday, September 21^st and Saturday, September 22^nd.  Thunder Mountain Speedway will host the Scott Winslow Memorial Homak Penn Ohio Series point event on Friday paying $1,500 to-win, $150 to start.  A $500 to-win B Feature will be added to the schedule if over 35 cars participate.  Saturday the Series will travel to PPMS for a point event and the “Wee” Willie White Memorial paying $1,000 to-win, $150 to start and $250 to-win B Feature if over 35 cars.

 

Rounding out the month of September will be the McKean County Raceway $1,000 to-win, $150 to start Homak Penn Ohio Series point event and B Feature paying $250 to-win if over 35 cars. 

 

Plans for an alternative event(s) is in the works to replace the cancelled Eriez Speedway race.  As soon as details are known, information will be shared.

 

For more information on the Homak Penn Ohio Pro Stock Championship Series contact Director, Shaun Hooks, at 724-730-1623, visit the website at www.pennohioprostocks.com, or email info@pennohioprostocks.com.  Like our Facebook page at www.facebook.com/pennohioprostocks or follow us on twitter.

Sharon is doing a lot of thinks that has created interest. Penn/Ohio. Do you guys have a count on pre entries ?

Around 50 pre entries to date.

BLUE OX TIMBER NAMED AS PRESENTING SPONSOR OF THE INAUGURAL STEEL VALLEY PRO STOCK NATIONALS!

 

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November 15, 2017(Sandy Lake, PA) The promoters of the Steel Valley Pro Stock Nationals are pleased to announce Blue Ox Timber as the presenting sponsor of the inaugural $10,000 to win event at Sharon Speedway on June 16^th. 

 

“I am thrilled to have Blue Ox Timber coming on board as the presenting sponsor for the $10,000 to win race,” exclaimed Shaun Hooks, Penn Ohio Series’ Promoter.  “When introduced to the Blue Ox Timber owner and operator, Rod Bedow, it was evident that he is a supporter of local racing and race car drivers.” 

 

Blue Ox Timber is a fully certified, licensed and insured company located at 3123 State Route 8 in Titusville, PA.  The companies’ conservation experts specialize in environmentally sound logging and forestry practices using state-of-the-art equipment.  The Blue Ox Timber experts, with over four decades of expert management, can offer a property managed cut by selecting specific trees for harvest, allowing the remaining trees to grow and thrive. 

 

The company has been servicing land owners with logging needs for over 30 years.  For more information on converting trees into cash contact Blue Ox Timber at 814-827-9228 or visit the website at http://blueoxtimberresources.com/.  

 

Entry forms for the Steel Valley Pro Stock Nationals are available on the Homak Penn Ohio and Sharon Speedway web pages. The early entry discount is $100.00 until March 1^st of 2018.  Continue to visit the websites www.pennohioprostocks.com or www.sharonspeedway.com, as well as social media for more event details.

$10,000 TO-WIN STEEL VALLEY PRO STOCK NATIONALS PAYOUT AND RACE FORMAT ANNOUNCED FOR THE JUNE 16^TH EVENT!

 

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November 12, 2017 (Sandy Lake, PA) The payout structure for the A Main is announced, along with the race format for the Steel Valley Pro Stock Nationals.  The 2018 event will take place at Sharon Speedway on Saturday, June 16^th with a pre-tech and practice session occurring on Friday, June 15^th. 

 

The 75 lap main event will be $10,000 to win and $300 to-start with 30 cars scheduled to take the green flag.  The payout structure is as follows.   

 

1              $10,000

2              $3,000

3              $1,500

4              $1,000

5              $700

6              $550

7              $500

8              $475

9              $450

10            $425

11            $400

12            $375

13            $350

14            $325

15            $300

16            $300

17            $300

18            $300

19            $300

20            $300

21            $300

22            $300

23            $300

24            $300

25            $300

26            $300

27            $300

28            $300

29            $300

30            $300

 

The “All Star Sprint” group qualifying format with an invert four will determine heat race line ups.  Heat race winners will compete in a dash to determine the A Main feature line up. 

 

An “Alphabet Soup” race format will be followed to determine the 30 car field for the main event.  Race promotors agree that “the goal is to give drivers an opportunity at the $10,000 prize, so the plan is for drivers not qualifying from the heat races to advance their way into the A Main through B, C, D, E features.”  The number of qualifying drivers from heats and the number of additional features needed will be determined upon final car count.

 

Entry forms for this race are available on the Homak Penn Ohio and Sharon Speedway web pages. The early entry discount is $100.00 until March 1^st of 2018.  Continue to visit the websites www.pennohioprostocks.com or www.sharonspeedway.com, as well as social media for more event details.

THE STEEL VALLEY PRO STOCK NATIONALS – CONTEST WINNERS, PAYOUT INFORMATION & SPONSORS ANNOUNCED!

For Immediate Release

October, 2017 (Sandy Lake, PA) The 2017 season has come to a close for Sharon Speedway and the Homak Penn Ohio Pro Stocks, however plans continue to develop for The Steel Valley Pro Stock Nationals. 

 

The inaugural $10,000 to-win event kicked off with a “Name the Race” contest conducted on the Penn Ohio Facebook page.  Greg Wheeling, first place winner, and Todd Beichner, runner up in the contest, donated the awarded two pit passes and two general admission passes for the event to voters.  In a random drawing, recipients of the passes were Chad Wilson (2 pit passes), Ethan Andrew Siple (2 ga passes), and John Iorio (2 ga passes).  Third place winner in the contest was Marc McGill who will also receive two general admission passes.  Passes will be distributed in the Spring to the contest winners.     

 

The 75 lap main event will take place on Saturday, June 16^th, with a practice session and pre-tech on Friday, June 15^th.  A tentative payout structure of $10,000 to win has been determined.  “As we continue to gather sponsors for the event, the payout for the A Main may increase and will be at least $300 to start,” stated Sharon Speedway promotor Dave Willoughby.  “The goal is to get every driver track time, so we plan to have as many races as needed.”   

 

“We are hoping to get as much support as possible to make this inaugural event a success,” expressed Penn Ohio Series promoter Shaun Hooks.  “Sponsors are really stepping up to make this race a reality.  Of course, we are still in need of sponsors for extra awards and the additional features.”  Current committed sponsors include:

ITC Crane

RCR Automotive

World of Wheels

Wedge Motorsports

SS Chassis & Supply

Robinson Automotive

Slider Chassis

R&R Enterprise

RK Virgile Scrap Metals

Schwartzmiller Ground Maintenance

May’s Towing

CNR Tire

Les Frickshun

Close Racing

Mills Automotive & Off Road

M & T Allison Construction

Alternative Power Source

Oniboni Construction

Bish Heating & Cooling

NorthStar Unlimited llc

Anyone interested in becoming a sponsor of the event can contact Shaun Hooks at 724-730-1623.

 

Entry forms are attached for this race and also available on the Homak Penn Ohio and Sharon Speedway web pages. The early entry discount is $100.00 until March 1^st of 2018.  Continue to visit the websites www.pennohioprostocks.com or www.sharonspeedway.com, as well as social media for more event details.

 

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Record Setting Stock Car Race Announced

For Immediate Release

August 17, 2017 (Sandy Lake, PA) The Homak Penn Ohio Stock Car Series Director, Shaun Hooks and Sharon Speedway General Manager, Dave Willoughby are pleased to announce their plans for a huge Stock Car race to take place at Sharon Speedway in 2018.  The race will be 75 laps in length and is scheduled for late June of 2018.  It will pay a whopping $10,000 to win.  It is scheduled to be a time trial show and will follow the format used by the All Star Sprint Series.

 

“Dave has always been great to work with through the years,” according to Hooks, who has held several series races in the past at the track located just over the Ohio border.  “There might have been a little shock initially when I approached him with the idea, but we are both excited about the potential for this event.”

 

“The racing has been incredible at Sharon Speedway this season,” Willoughby said. “Our new surface has really paid dividends.  The race teams love it, and it shows in the way they have supported us.  Shaun has done an excellent job building his series the last several years.  They often bring 40 or 50 cars to a Series’ event,” said Willoughby.  “I don’t know what $10,000 to-win will bring; that’s part of the excitement.  We understand that racers and fans have a lot of choices when it comes to what tracks and series they support.  We want to continue to bring new and better events to Sharon Speedway.”

 

As soon as it becomes available, there will be more information released regarding this event such as sponsors, a complete payoff, rules and the scheduled date. 

SERIES RETURNS TO TIMBER LAKE LODGE ON SATURDAY, JANUARY 21, 2017 FOR THE 2016 BANQUET CELEBRATION!

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November 11, 2016 (Sandy Lake, PA) The Humanic Family has graciously offered to host the Homak Penn Ohio Pro Stock Championship Series 2016 Banquet at their fantastic and unique establishment, Timber Lake Lodge in Titusville, PA.  The celebration will take place on Saturday, January 21, 2017.

 

The evening will begin with social hour from 5-6 p.m. followed by a buffet dinner, awards, prize giveaways, music, and dancing.  Tickets are available and cost $30.00 per person.  Anyone is welcome to attend with purchase of tickets in advance.  A cash bar will be available.  Go to www.timberlake.bz/lodging.htm for area lodging information.  Limo service will be provided for those staying at local Titusville facilities. 

 

All point money will be distributed at the banquet for the Touring and Mini Series, with all 42 Touring Series members being recognized as well as the top 10 Mini Series drivers.  The great sponsors of the Homak Penn Ohio Series will provide driver giveaways, including toolboxes, tires, gift cards/certificates, etc.  Additionally, there will be a Chinese Auction and 50/50 raffle.  You will not want to miss this event, as everyone should walk away with something.

 

For more information on purchasing tickets, contact Shaun Hooks, Series Director, at 724-730-1623, or message on Facebook at www.facebook.com/pennohioprostocks.

I updated the results above.  Thank you for letting me know that I didn't list everyone.  It was an oversight on my part.  Each of you are a part of racing and are certainly important.  I hope that my oversight does not deter you from being a part of a great Series.  Again my apologies for not including all of the drivers before.  

HOMAK MANUFACTURING 30 AT THUNDER MOUNTAIN

 

(Sandy Lake, PA) The Homak Penn Ohio Pro Stock Championship Series kicks off the 2016 Touring Series with the 30 Lap, $2,500 to-win event at Thunder Mountain Speedway on Friday, May 20th . The event will be the first point race for the Touring Series in 2016 and will be a must see show. Bo Lockwood, Thunder Mountain Speedway Promoter, is excited to host the event stating, “This series opener will be sure to showcase the talent of the region’s top Street Stock Drivers.”

 

With the help of Homak as the Penn Ohio Series Presenting Sponsor, the original to-win payout of $2,000 is increased to $2,500, with a $7,500 total feature purse. In addition to the hefty $2,500 to-win, Coleman Well Services LLC will sponsor a Dash for cash paying the Dash winner $500. The race format will begin with hot laps, group qualifying, heats, B-mains, Dash, and the 30 lap A-Main. Provisional spots will be available for two non-qualifiers, highest in 2015 points for both Homak Penn Ohio Series and Thunder Mountain.

 

A $25 registration fee will be charged for all drivers participating in the May 20th event. All drivers will be eligible for a Hoosier tire and American Racer tire going to the highest finisher on that tire; while Touring Series member drivers will be eligible for a variety of additional contingency prizes ranging from a bead lock to gift certificates to cash. Sponsoring the contingency prizes are Homak Manufacturing, Hoosier Tire by Precise, American Racer by Lias Tire, Precise Racing Products, Les Frickshun, S S Chassis, Close Racing Supply, Wedge Motorsports, Big Daddy’s Speed Center, and Phantom Signs & Graphics. A hard luck award worth $25 will be presented by Shaffer’s Auto Service. Additionally, the hard charger sponsor for this event will be Animal Graphics & Signs presenting a $100 certificate.

 

For more information on the Homak Penn Ohio Pro Stock Championship Series contact Series Director, Shaun Hooks, at 724-730-1623, visit the website at www.pennohioprostock.com, or email info@pennohioprostocks.com. Like our Facebook page at www.facebook.com/pennohioprostocks.