Hodnett Wins at SSP on Thursday Night
Hodnett Sets Feature Record With 13th Career SSP Sprint Car Feature on Thursday Night Newberrytown, PA (May 25, 2006) – It’s always difficult beating Greg Hodnett, but when he gets the lead on lap 9 and the race goes non-stop, it nearly impossible to beat him. Hodnett claimed Thursday night’s 25-lap sprint car feature at Susquehanna Speedway Park in record fashion. He steered the Al Hamilton-owned No. 77 around the speedway in 6:52.009, breaking Steve Smith’s 14-year mark of 7:00.59. In other action, Larry Hughes Jr. won the 25-lap Xtreme Stock Car feature event. Kenny Johns was victorious in the 20-lap Xtreme Rookie Rumber, Randy Kissinger won the 15-lap Legends Car feature and Joe Thomas captured the Great American School Bus Race. As for Hodnett, it was his third win of the year at SSP and 13th career here. "I like it when races go non-stop," Hodnett said. "Some guys get tired especially if the car isn't working right. Crew chief Tim Elwell had the car perfect. It makes it a lot easier on the driver.�?? Hodnett started 10th in the 19-car field and was running in second to Alan Krimes by the fourth lap. Krimes settled for a season-best second followed by Fred Rahmer, Chad Layton and Bobby Weaver. Rahmer and Layton, both potential winners since Lance Dewease didn't start the feature due to engine problems, didn't find it as easy getting through the field. Hodnett knew it was important getting to the front. "You never want to take your time with guys like Fred, Chad and Lance behind you," Hodnett said. "I think the key was getting up there quick, because the track was really fast. Lapped traffic played a part for many competitors down the stretch, but Hodnett had relative ease. Blane Heimbach settled for sixth followed by Michael Carber, Craig Kee, Cody Darra and Cory Haas. Bobby Weaver and Rahmer won heats for the 18 cars. Larry Hughes Jr. captured the non-stop 25-lap Xtreme Stock Car feature over Mike Goodwin, Matt Smith, John Hiden Jr. and Charlie Pensinger. Randy Kissinger held off Jason Rochelle in the 15-lap Legends Car feature. Joe Thomas set a 10-lap record (5:32.22) in the Great American School Bus Race. The next race at SSP will be tomorrow night, Friday night, May 26 with the Trail Motors Super Sportsman returning to SSP along with the Late Models and Street Stocks. There will also be a York Haven Auto Sales Mini Van Super Oval Race. The Sprint Cars return to SSP on Thursday night, June 1 with the One-on-One Street Car Drags, Sprint Cars, Xtreme Stock Cars and Four Cylinders. Gates will open for both the pit area and grandstands at 5:00 p.m. Warmups begin at 7:00 p.m. with racing action beginning at 7:30 p.m. Race fans can continue to expect a fast paced, action packed 2 ½ to 3 hour program each and every night. Regular General Admission Grandstand ticket prices for Friday nights will be Adults (18 & older) $12.00; Teens (13-17) $10.00; Children (12 & under) are free. Pit pass prices are $20.00 with a reduced price of $18.00 for all pit competitor license holders. Prices will be slightly higher for special events. The Susquehanna Speedway Park is located off I-83 to exit 32, then 1.4 miles NW on SR382 to York Road, then 1.3 miles south. For more information, contact the speedway offices at (717) 292-1696 or visit online at sspracing.net. On race day, fans are encouraged to call (717) 938-9170 for current weather conditions. SSP Results from Thursday, May 25, 2006 Sprint Cars Feature (25 Laps): 1. Greg Hodnett; 2. Alan Krimes; 3. Fred Rahmer; 4. Chad Layton; 5. Bobby Weaver; 6. Blane Heimbach; 7. Michael Carber; 8. Craig Keel; 9. Cody Darrah; 10. Cory Haas; 11. Chad Jumper; 12. Bob Bennett; 13. Daryl Stimeling; 14. Scott Lutz; 15. Darwin Martin; 16. Mark Coldren; 17. Billy Heltzel Jr. Did Not Start: Lance Dewease FEATURE LAP LEADERS: Krimes (1-8); Hodnett (9-25) HEAT RACE WINNERS: Weaver; Rahmer Xtreme Stock Cars Feature (20 Laps): 1. Larry Hughes Jr; 2. Mike Goodwin; 3. Matt Smith; 4. John Hiden Jr.; 5. Charlie Pensinger; 6. Tom Johns; 7. Jason Failor; 8. Sam Rial Jr.; 9. Bill Fulton; 10. Trevor Stark; 11. Dave Yingst; 12. Eric Snoke; 13. Travis Horan; 14. Raymond Repp; 15. Chris Heller; 16. Tom Slanker; 17. Bruce McClane; 18. Adam Smith; 19. Brent Fogelsanger; 20. Rocky Enterline. Did Not Start: Donnie Broderick; Doug Hansen Sr. FEATURE LAP LEADERS: Horan (1-4, 7-13); Slanker (5-6); Goodwin (14-17, 19-21); Hughes (18, 22-25) BPS TRUCKING DASH WINNER: Johns XSC Rookie Rumble Feature (15 Laps): 1. Ken Johns; 2. Bob Minnich; 3. Rich Lomman; 4. Brian Shue; 5. Les Scrivens Jr.; 6. Larry Landis; 7. Andrew Frye; 8. Randy Blank; 9. Penny Repp; 10. Eric Grinestaff; 11. Adam Doll; 12. Amanda Gross; 13. Doug Hansen Jr.; 14. Jim Rial. Did Not Start: Randy Gladfelter. FEATURE LAP LEADERS: Grinestaff (1); Lomman (2-10); Minnich (11-13); Johns (14-20) Legends Cars Feature (15 Laps): 1. Randy Kissinger; 2. Jason Rochelle; 3. Ronnie Dunstan; 4. Josh Morrow; 5. Jeff Condran; 6. Greg Burd; 7. Rick Harring; 8. Tom Mayberry; 9. Robert Subieski; 10. Jason Ewing; 11. Bob Murray; 12. Mark Sheaffer; 13. Pat McDermott; 14. Jim Hulbert; 15. Randy Fetterhoff; 16. Ed Wentz; 17. Tyler Baer; 18. Bill Harris; 19. Chad Glatfelter; 20. Lawrence Garrison; 21. Denny Willey; 22. Zach Dieter; 23. Stephen Nederostek; 24. Geremy Sheaffer Did Not Qualify: Shawn Arndt, Jim Black, Darryl Bloom, Jason Chilton, Andy Lupfer, Scott Spidle, Amy Staver, Nathan Van Zandt FEATURE LAP LEADERS: Harring (1-5); Dieter (6); Kissinger (7-15). HEAT WINNERS: Kissinger; Burd; Rochelle CONSOLATION WINNER: Mayberry Great American School Bus Race (10 Laps): 1. Joe Thomas; 2. Van Baker; 3. Rob Harkins; 4. Ralph Messinger; 5. Chris Futrell; 6. Brent Fink; 7. Jeff Ebersole; 8. Harold Ebaugh; 9. Ben Engle; 10. Rick Yohn. Did Not Start: Larry Miller. FEATURE LAP LEADER: Thomas (1-10). SSP News and Notes: - Raceceivers Required For Late Models – The One-Way Radio called Raceceiver will be mandatory for all Late Model Drivers on Friday, June 2. It will be optional for the Friday, May 26 event. Raceceivers are available for purchase from Miller’s Racing Parts in Camp Hill, PA. - The National Sprint Tour visits SSP on Thursday, June 8, Friday, June 9 and Thursday, August 3. Raindates will be announced for all events if needed. General admission main grandstand tickets will be $30.00 each for each night of racing. There will be a limited number of 3,000 tickets available for advance purchase for the main grandstand area only. There will also be a limit of 400 children tickets (ages 6-12) available for $12.00 each. Children ages 5 and under will be admitted free. Once the tickets are sold, there will be no more tickets offered for the main grandstand area and pit passes may then be purchased to see the event. All seating will be on a first-come, first-serve basis with the exception of the annual reserved seats. All advance ticket purchasers will be permitted to enter the grandstands one hour prior to the sale of grandstand tickets on raceday in order to pick their seats. Cooler size limits will be strictly enforced. NST tickets may also be purchased now by sending a check or money order for the amount of tickets ordered along with a $4.00 fee per total order to cover the Certified Mail fees. Orders may be sent 3805 Natalie Lane, Dover, PA 17315. Phone orders with credit cards are also accepted by calling 717-292-1696. - Dover NASCAR Race Bus Trip Available – The Newberry Business Association along with the Susquehanna Speedway Park are offering a bus trip to the Dover Int’l Speedway for the NASCAR race on Sunday, June 4 for $125.00 per person. The fees include roundtrip transportation and premium seats in the upper section of turns 3 & 4. The bus will leave from Bumper Bob’s Steak and Seafood at 6:00 a.m. Sunday morning. For more information or to reserve a seat, call (717) 938-8653, Ext.221. - Trail Motors Automotive Discount – Anyone who takes an SSP ticket stub to Trail Motors located at 4620 Susquehanna Trail North, in York will receive special discounts for services provided by specialized auto technicians. The discounts include a State Inspection & Emissions Test for $38.74 (normally $48.74) or an oil change for $20.99 (normally $24.99). May 26, 2006 - Friday Time Schedule (Subject to Change) 5:00 p.m. Pit Gates Open: Pit Passes: Members - $18.00; Non members - $20.00 Grandstands Gates Open: General admission: Adults - $12.00; Teens (13-17) – $8.00; Children (12 & under) – Free 6:35 p.m. Late Models Driver’s Meeting (Mandatory) - A random role call may be taken. Failure to report to the driver’s meeting may result in a DQ for night. 6:45 p.m. Street Stocks and Mini Vans Driver’s Meeting (Mandatory) - A random role call may be taken. Failure to report to the driver’s meeting may result in a DQ for night. 6:55 p.m. Trail Motors Super Sportsman Driver’s Meeting (Mandatory) - A random role call may be taken. Failure to report to the driver’s meeting may result in disqualification for night. 7:05 p.m. - 7:25 p.m. Practice Begins (all divisions in the following order) Rotation: Street Stocks Trail Motors Super Sportsman Late Models Mini Vans 7:25 p.m. Welcome, Invocation and National Anthem 7:30 p.m. Street Stocks Qualifying Heat Races (8 laps) Trail Motors Super Sportsman Qualifying Heat Races (8 laps) Late Models Qualifying Heat Races (8 laps) York Haven Auto Sales Mini Van Feature (10 laps) Street Stock Consolation Race (8 laps) – if necessary Trail Motors Super Sportsman Consolation Race (8 laps) – if necessary Late Models Consolation Race (8 laps) – if necessary. Feature Events — Victory Lane @ Finish Line for Top 3 in each division. $200 fine for any of the top 3 not stopping at victory lane! Street Stocks Feature (20 laps) Trail Motors Super Sportsman Feature (20 laps) Late Models Feature (20 laps) # # #