Jody Gable will not be returning to action, at least not on a weekly basis, in 2009. Gable made his return to modified racing at Super Dirt Week with Bobby Varin behind the wheel. Rumors were swirling that JR Heffner could possibly take over behind the seat. Expect Gable Motorsports to possibly run a handful of shows with a driver to be named later in 2009.
Also, Billy Pauch Jr. will remain in the seat of the Pioneer Pole Buildings #8 small block modified in 2009 at the Big Diamond Raceway. Look for the team to run some big block events together as well throughout the year.
Friday, October 31, 2008
Wednesday, October 29, 2008
This Weekend in Racing; LaSalle Motorsports News
Happy Halloween weekend everyone. The Delaware International Speedway has their season finale with the annual Delaware State Championships highlights by both the big block and small block modifieds. Saturday will feature the small block modifieds, and Sunday will be the date of the big block modified feature.
LaSalle Motorsports, who started the year off with Jessica Zemken behind the wheel of the car, but ended with Brian McDonald, appear to be going big block racing part time next year. The team was planning on entering this year's Rite-Aid 200 with a borrowed big block from former modified driver Tim Kerr, but a slew of torn up equipment forced the team to scratch their plans. Tentatively, the team is planning on going to Volusia in February to be part of the Florida Dirt Tour. Stay tuned for updates.
LaSalle Motorsports, who started the year off with Jessica Zemken behind the wheel of the car, but ended with Brian McDonald, appear to be going big block racing part time next year. The team was planning on entering this year's Rite-Aid 200 with a borrowed big block from former modified driver Tim Kerr, but a slew of torn up equipment forced the team to scratch their plans. Tentatively, the team is planning on going to Volusia in February to be part of the Florida Dirt Tour. Stay tuned for updates.
Sunday, October 26, 2008
Hearn Takes RoC Finale at Five Mile Point; Sunday Winners
Brett Hearn picked up $5,000 for winning the RoC Dirt Tour season finale at Five Mile Point. The race was 100 laps. Pat Ward had already clinched his second RoC Tour Title, and capped off another fine season with a third place finish on Sunday.
Dom Roselli picked up his first win of the year at Bethel Motor Speedway. This was the first time in quite some time that they 358 modifieds were featured on Bethel's asphalt.
Rich Ricci picked up the modified feature win at Glen Ridge Motorsports Park.
Dom Roselli picked up his first win of the year at Bethel Motor Speedway. This was the first time in quite some time that they 358 modifieds were featured on Bethel's asphalt.
Rich Ricci picked up the modified feature win at Glen Ridge Motorsports Park.
Saturday, October 25, 2008
Bridgeport Reschedules Turkey Chase
With the rescheduling of Hagerstown's Octoberfest to next weekend, Bridgeport has announced that they will reschedule their Turkey Chase that was originally secheduled for the 8th-9th (originally the date for the Turkey Chase), to November 22nd-23rd. Big block and small block modifieds will highlight the card, and it will be the points finale for the Garden State Dual Track Series.
Pete Bicknell Crowned 358 Series Champion, Rain Strikes Again
Can-Am Motorsports Park canceled their season finale for the 358 Super Dirt Series championship that was supposed to be scheduled tonight. With the rainout, Pete Bicknell claimed yet another 358 Super Dirt Series championship to his incredible career. Congratulations to Mr. Small Block and the entire #42 crew.
Hagerstown and Black Rock Speedway both canceled their races for this weekend. Black Rock scheduled their race for November 8th, and Hagerstown rescheduled for November 8th-9th. Five Mile Point also postponed their RoC Dirt Tour finale, but that will be run tomorrow starting at 3:00.
Hagerstown and Black Rock Speedway both canceled their races for this weekend. Black Rock scheduled their race for November 8th, and Hagerstown rescheduled for November 8th-9th. Five Mile Point also postponed their RoC Dirt Tour finale, but that will be run tomorrow starting at 3:00.
Thursday, October 23, 2008
Norm Hansell News
Brett Deyo reports in this week's Area Auto Racing News that Jeff Strunk and Doug Hoffman are the two major drivers in the hunt for the Norm Hansell #357 modified for next season. Hoffman is interesting in returning to racing, he only ran one race in 2008, the Freedom 76er, and finished second, for a top tier team. He's also only interested in racing once a week, with very limited travel, mainly including a return to Super Dirt Week. Strunk, the 2007 and 2008 Big Diamond and Grandview champion, ran the Thunder on the Hill finale at Grandview Speedway for Norm Hansell. Stewart Friesen, Jimmy Horton, Strunk, and Rick Schaffer drove the 357 car this year.
Wednesday, October 22, 2008
Specials This Wekend: Petruska, Gable, Horton, Van Horn tidbits...
We may be approaching the end of the racing year, but there's still plenty of action left, especially this week. On Saturday night, Black Rock Speedway will host it's season finale, as the 358 modifieds highlight the car with a $3,000 to win show. Five Mile Point Speedway will be hosting the RoC Dirt tour for their season finale on Saturday with the Southern Tier 100 for the big blocks that will pay $5,000 to win, Pat Ward has already clinched the RoC title for the second year in a row. Also on Saturday, the 358 Super Dirt Series champion will be crowned at CanAm Motorsports Park as they do battle for $3,000 to win the 75 lap feature, this event was rescheduled from Wednesday night of Super Dirt Week. On Sunday (qualifying will be Saturday) Hagerstown has their annual Octoberfest race weekend, as big block and small block modifieds will be part of the action, each racing in their own 100 laps features that pay $10,000 to the win.
Reports are saying that Mike Petruska will field a car for Danny Johnson on the entire Super Dirt Series in 2009, and will be Bobby Hearn's Teo house car. Petruska started the year with Jeff Heotzler and Jared Petruska driving the cars, but then gave Danny Johnson the ride late in the year. Johnson and Petruska teamed up and won the Eastern States 200 last weekend, worth $20,000
Long time car owner Jody Gable made his return at Super Dirt Week with Bobby Varin behind the wheel of his known #1 big block modified. Gable hopes to make a return to full-time owning next year at Lebanon Valley in 2009. Look for two-time Lebanon Valley champion J.R. Heffner to be the possible driver of that seat next year. If Heffner leaves, that leaves another qualify seat open in the Ronnie Dwyer owned #88.
Jimmy Horton may be done with Dieter Schmidt again at the conclusion of this year. Horton and Schmidt only ran a partial season this year, focusing on traveling, and collected a $5,000 win at Volusia, but the team struggled with motor issues all year long which upset Horton. Horton drove for an astounding 7 teams this year including, the Gene Stravinksy owned #7A used for some specials at New Egypt and Hagerstown, Rich Scagliotta's #8 used at Orange County and small block action at Syracuse, Norm Hansell's #357 used for a few shows at Big Diamond and Grandview, Gino Postarivo's #7 used for weekly competition at Bridgeport, Wescott Racing's #71 used for specials at Bridgeport and Georgetown, and the Randy Ross #7 (team effort with Gino) used for the Rite-Aid 200, and of course Dieter Schmidt's #5 used for specials. No word on any possible replacements if the two split ways.
Also, when listing oddities on the Hagerstown entry list, I missed the fact that David Van Horn is entered in Rusty Smith's second car. Van Horn ran a few specials for Smith a few years ago as well.
Reports are saying that Mike Petruska will field a car for Danny Johnson on the entire Super Dirt Series in 2009, and will be Bobby Hearn's Teo house car. Petruska started the year with Jeff Heotzler and Jared Petruska driving the cars, but then gave Danny Johnson the ride late in the year. Johnson and Petruska teamed up and won the Eastern States 200 last weekend, worth $20,000
Long time car owner Jody Gable made his return at Super Dirt Week with Bobby Varin behind the wheel of his known #1 big block modified. Gable hopes to make a return to full-time owning next year at Lebanon Valley in 2009. Look for two-time Lebanon Valley champion J.R. Heffner to be the possible driver of that seat next year. If Heffner leaves, that leaves another qualify seat open in the Ronnie Dwyer owned #88.
Jimmy Horton may be done with Dieter Schmidt again at the conclusion of this year. Horton and Schmidt only ran a partial season this year, focusing on traveling, and collected a $5,000 win at Volusia, but the team struggled with motor issues all year long which upset Horton. Horton drove for an astounding 7 teams this year including, the Gene Stravinksy owned #7A used for some specials at New Egypt and Hagerstown, Rich Scagliotta's #8 used at Orange County and small block action at Syracuse, Norm Hansell's #357 used for a few shows at Big Diamond and Grandview, Gino Postarivo's #7 used for weekly competition at Bridgeport, Wescott Racing's #71 used for specials at Bridgeport and Georgetown, and the Randy Ross #7 (team effort with Gino) used for the Rite-Aid 200, and of course Dieter Schmidt's #5 used for specials. No word on any possible replacements if the two split ways.
Also, when listing oddities on the Hagerstown entry list, I missed the fact that David Van Horn is entered in Rusty Smith's second car. Van Horn ran a few specials for Smith a few years ago as well.
Tuesday, October 21, 2008
Pauch with Hyneman
Billy Pauch is now entered with the Glen Hyneman #126 for Hagerstown Speedway. The Hagerstown entry list is updated on Hagerstown's website.
Monday, October 20, 2008
Tom Hager Update; Other Tidbits
Area Auto Racing News reporter Randy Kane sent me an e-mail clearing up who owns the #55 Tom Hager is entered at Hagerstown with. It's owned by long-time crew member Harvey Gray, and Mike Mammana ran the car most of the time at Bridgeport Speedway, and Hager drove the car a few times too. Randy also said that Patrick Cozze may be making his big block debut this weekend. Thanks Randy!
Also worth noting, while Pete Reynolds' Crackers Motorsports team will no longer exist, Reynolds will continue to play a big role as Rick Mill continues his big block career in 2009 as a major sponsor.
Also, the DiNatale owned MAD Motorsports #11D has been offered to 2008 Big Diamond sportsman champion Brad Brightbill for full-time competition at Big Diamond and maybe
Grandview in 2009. It's a off-long season and things could change. MAD Motorsports had a slew of drivers in the car during the 2008 season that included Keith Hoffman, Dan Hineline, Brad Brightbill, Mark Forte Jr, and Richie Pratt. Bobby Varin, Stewart Friesen, Billy Pauch, Billy Pauch Jr, Brian Weaver, Doug Manmiller, and MeMe DeSantis have driven the car in past years.
Also worth noting, while Pete Reynolds' Crackers Motorsports team will no longer exist, Reynolds will continue to play a big role as Rick Mill continues his big block career in 2009 as a major sponsor.
Also, the DiNatale owned MAD Motorsports #11D has been offered to 2008 Big Diamond sportsman champion Brad Brightbill for full-time competition at Big Diamond and maybe
Grandview in 2009. It's a off-long season and things could change. MAD Motorsports had a slew of drivers in the car during the 2008 season that included Keith Hoffman, Dan Hineline, Brad Brightbill, Mark Forte Jr, and Richie Pratt. Bobby Varin, Stewart Friesen, Billy Pauch, Billy Pauch Jr, Brian Weaver, Doug Manmiller, and MeMe DeSantis have driven the car in past years.
Tidbits....
Well, this weekend is the last week of the Wago Fantasy League. Standing are available here...
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Octoberfest has their entry lists up on the Hagerstown Speedway website. A few things to note, Ben Hatt will be driving the Eastern Rigging #11 that was driven by Jason Hamilton and John Willman this year. Also, Tom Hager is listed in the big block ranks in a #55, I have no idea what team that is, and Ryan Godown is listed driving the Tom Umbenhauer owned #19.
Jeff Strunk is listed in the entry list as driver of the Glen Hyneman owned #126, but expect to see defending Octoberfest small block winner Kevin Hirthler in that car, however, that's not official. We've also recieved reports that Jimmy Horton is being strongly considered to drive that car in 2009, but again, nothing is official.
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Octoberfest has their entry lists up on the Hagerstown Speedway website. A few things to note, Ben Hatt will be driving the Eastern Rigging #11 that was driven by Jason Hamilton and John Willman this year. Also, Tom Hager is listed in the big block ranks in a #55, I have no idea what team that is, and Ryan Godown is listed driving the Tom Umbenhauer owned #19.
Jeff Strunk is listed in the entry list as driver of the Glen Hyneman owned #126, but expect to see defending Octoberfest small block winner Kevin Hirthler in that car, however, that's not official. We've also recieved reports that Jimmy Horton is being strongly considered to drive that car in 2009, but again, nothing is official.
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