Press Release; Lebanon Valley Speedway - 05/13/2006

The Wild Child Doubles Up; Sandstedt and Yetman Capture the Checkers

Saturday May 13, 2006 – By: Rodney Rescott

New Lebanon, NY:  The Wild Child, Andy Bachetti lived up to the hype, and 
the nickname, as he put on a show in both the Big Block Modifieds and the 
Benjamin Moore Paints 358 Super Series at the High Banks of Lebanon Valley 
Speedway.  Old Forge Powersports presented the action packed program in all 
divisions.

A hardy crowd was on hand to witness the dominance of the #4 of Bachetti, as 
he motored his way from deep in the field on the Big Block Modifieds to put 
on a show for the fans.  At the drop of the green, it was Dave Leckonby’s 
Bert Transmissions #44 at the helm, but it wasn’t long till the first of 
several cautions flews.  But following each caution, Leckonby showed he had 
the car to beat as he pulled away on the restarts.  As the laps wore on, and 
a few more short cautions came and went, the handle began to fade on the 
#44.  By lap 25, the race began to heat up as Donnie Corellis, Hector 
Stratton, and the Wild Child were all there waiting to make their moves.

The #21 of Corellis was first to pressure Leckonby, which brought the #87 of 
Stratton into the fray, but it was Bachetti, who was the man on the move, 
and waited for the right opportunity, which came just three laps from the 
end.  Corellis tried the high groove to get around the #44, Stratton moved 
in to block the bottom, But Bachetti made his own lane and made a 4 wide 
pass for the lead in turn 4 with just 2 laps remaining.

The crowd was on their feet as the #4 Albreida Waste PMC powered his way 
down the front stretch, and took over the top spot by turn 1.  It was all 
over from there.  When the checkered flag flew, it was Bachetti crossing the 
line 1st, 2nd was the Rifenberg #21 of Corellis, Leckonby finished 3rd, 
followed by Stratton, and Ron Dwyer’s #88D.

The Benjamin Moore Paints 358 Super Series was also on tap.  The usual 
suspects made their presents known early.  Donnie Corellis made his way to 
the front early in the 24 lap event, and began to pull away.  Charging 
through the field was Bachetti, and the Mighty Matt Quinn aboard his #32Q 
Bicknell.  After an early race spin in turn 2, Quinn turned on the after 
burners, and made the crowd take notice.  But there was not enough time left 
in the event, as Bachetti battled Corellis for the lead, and took over with 
just 4 laps remaining.  By the time Quinn got to third, it was too late.

Bachetti wins his 2nd feature of the night aboard his Old Forge Powersports 
#4 with Corellis’ #21 crossing the line 2nd.  3rd was Quinn, followed by 
Wayne Jelley, and Kenny Tremont.

Brian Sandstedt powered his way to the front of the 20 lap Sportsman 
feature, taking over the lead from Danny Sanchez’ #63 after slight contact 
on the backstretch with 2 laps remaining.  At the checkers it was the #12, 
followed by Jeff Watson.  Art Collins driving the Lavoy Racing #3 was 3rd, 
followed by Kyle Hoffman, and Chris Kokosa rounding out the top 5.

The full fendered cars were also on hand, as Rob Yetman takes his 3rd Pro 
Stock victory of the season.  Following Yetman across the line was the #24 
of Robbie Speed, 3rd was Lori Carey.  Rounding out the top 5 was Jason 
Casey, and Jim Langenback.  The Limited Pro Stocks saw Brian Keough return 
to victory lane, the 1st for 2006.  George Miles, nick Hilt, Justin Herron, 
and Bob Gibson finished out the top 5.

The Pure Stockers also put on a fantastic show in their 4 events, with 
nearly 50 cars on tap, the winners were:  PS#1 Chris Stalker.  PS#2 was 
captured by Johnny Lane, while PS#3 was won by Tom Harkins.  Pure Stock #4 
was taken by Shannon McDermott, her 2nd win of ’06.

The action at the Valley of Speed returns next Saturday night with a special 
event.  Waste Management and Lebanon Springs Excavating present the CARQUEST 
$3,000.00 to win Big Block Modified Spectacular.  All weekly divisions will 
be on hand, including a special 4 cylinder Demo Derby to cap the night off.  
The Front Gates will be open at 5:00pm, and the action on the track starts 
at 6:00pm.

For more information, directions, of tickets, visit our website at 
www.lebanonValley.com, or call the Speedway Offices at (518) 794-9606 or 
(518) 794-9965 during normal business hours.

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