Press Release: Eve of Destruction at LVS 06/20/2006
The “EVE” Takes Over the High Banks! Tuesday June 20, 2006 – By: Rodney Rescott New Lebanon, NY: A brief passing storm couldn’t cool off the hot action of the annual return of the “Eve of Destruction” at the famed Lebanon Valley Speedway. The High Banks were transformed into a destructive force for ages to enjoy. The carnage began after a short delay, and then the fans piled into their seats and the isles, as it was standing room only for the unusual program of stunts, races, and tons of fire and explosions. Waste Management and Heavy Haulers presented the night that started with the ever popular 4 cylinder 20 lap feature event. Nearly 50 4 cylinder autos took to the Valley Speed and the action got off to a heated start. Several cautions flew for spins, crashes, and even multi-car simultaneous roll-overs down the front stretch in front of the huge crowd. When the drivers emerged from their mangled cars unharmed, other than a little dizzy, the crowd roared and cheered their approval. The race was finished by a last lap pass giving the victory, and a $200.00 check to Greg Davis’ #172. The top 5 were Davis, Frank Sorrento, Todd Goldstein, Ray Hall, and Jim Williams. The packed house was also treated to several stunts provided Stuntmaster.com productions, with Crash Moreau at the helm, he drove through several parked cars standing on their sides and ends with huge expositions and fire, but emerged unharmed to the cheers. Another fan favorite was the Trailer Race whereas cars are required to attach a trailer, camper, or boat and trailer and complete a 20 lap event without loosing it. If you lose it, you lose the race. With several abandoned trailers and boats littering the speedway, the competitors weaved their way through the debris to take the checkers with another last lap pass by Bill Davis, capturing the $1000.00 pay off. The top 5 were Davis, Kevin Winters, Chrissy Hilt, Robert Gibson, and Al Relyea The famed School Bus Race, celebrating the end of another school year for the kids, took to the track for their 12 lap $1000.00 feature. Another crowd pleaser, as the filed, stuffed full of local race drivers, as well as some “hired guns” attacked the High Banks with some breathless action. With a charge from the back of the pack, Todd Goldstein of East Greenbush, powered his way to the front on lap 11, to take the lead from Nassau’s Danny Burl, and never looked back. Goldstein took the checkers, followed by Rob Maxon, then Burl. The night was capped off by several additional events. First stuntman, Crash Moreau drove a 20 foot motor home, complete with attached boat and trailer, to its demise by launching it at speeds in excess of 60 mph, over a 25 foot ramp into rows of parked cars. He managed to clear 4 full rows of the cars parked nose to tail before coming to an abrupt stop. He emerged from the wreckage to the roar of the crowd before being loaded into the ambulance for precautionary reasons. Then the Demo Derbies took to the track. First was the traditional derby, won by James Hatch, then a special “Minivan” Demo made it first ever appearance, Craig Westerfelt took the win. There was also a Reverse Race won by Dan Burl, and a Roll-Over Contest won by Johnny Duncan. The night came to a close with the lights going down, and the heat cranked up as the “Green Momba” Jet Car strapped itself to a Chrysler New Yorker, and went full throttle! When the smoke, fire, and mass of sparks came to a rest, there was nothing left to the Mopar but a pile of melted metal. With the first of several special shows coming to a close, it was just a dent in the door of the action yet to come. The next big event on the schedule is the coming Saturday Night, as its all Fireworks, Fireworks, and Fireworks. Presented by Berkshire Bank and Capital Tractor, along with a Carquest $3,000.00 to win Modified special. Then on July 8th, it’s the first even regular Saturday Night $6,000.00 to win 100 lap Modified Bud Classic present by Budweiser. Also in July is the return of the USHRA Monster Truck Summer Nationals July 10th, 11th, and 12th. Tickets are on sale now, but are going fast for this 3 night event. If that weren’t enough, as the World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series returns to the Valley of Speed on Sunday July 23rd. These seats are going fast too, as all seats are reserved! For more information, or for tickets visit our new website at www.LebanonValley.com, or call the Speedway Offices at (518) 794-9606, or (518) 794-9965 during normal business hours. Full Results Below: Tuesday June 20, 2006 - Waste Management, CARQUEST Auto Parts "Eve of Destruction" Results 4 Cylinder Race (20 Laps) - 1 Greg Davis, 2 Frank Sorrento, 3 Todd Goldstein, 4 Ray Hall, 5 Jim Williams, 6 Dan Taylor, 7 Eric Budd, 8 Marty Poole, 9 Richard Puff, 10 Shane Barto, 11 Bubba Barber, 12 Gary Daniels, 13 Todd Bantley, 14 Steven Loomas, 15 Brian Walsh, 16 Ashley Miner, 17 Jethro Rossman, 18 Matt Mazeralle, 19 Kevin Winters, 20 Brett Davis, 21 Justin Keller, 22 Mark Burke, 23 Jenelle Davis, 24 Tim Sayers, 25 Brian Wheeler, 26 Tim Formel, 27 Phil Bink, 28 Shawn Perez, 29 Tom Delaney, 30 Eddie Wurzburg, 31 Matt Nadeau, 32 Jay Hoag, 33 Kevin Taylor, 34 Tony Arcoleo Trailer Race (12 Laps) - 1 Bill Davis, 2 Kevin Winters, 3 Chrissy Hilt, 4 Robert Gibson, 5 Al Relyea, 6 Larry Ball, 7 Chris Pinho, 8 Paul Harding, 9 Tony Arcoleo, 10 Richard Puff Jr, 11 Tim Sayers, 12 Gary VanDenburg, 13 Michael Cadella, 14 Thomas Goodermote, 15 Todd Pelkey School Bus Race (12 Laps) - Top Three - 1 Todd Goldstein, 2 Rob Maxon, 3 Danny Burl Reverse Race - (6 Laps) - Top Three - 1 Danny Burl, 2 Tim Sayers, 3 Paul Harding Roll Over Madness - Top Three - 1 Johnny Duncan, 2 Danny Burl, 3 Josh Conklin Demo Derby - 4 & 8 Cylinder Cars - Top Four - 1 James Hatch, 2 Sue Walter, 3 Craig Westerfelt, 4 Valerie Bidwell Minivan Demo Derby - Top Three - 1 Craig Westerfelt, 2 Jamie Bishop, 3 Ray Pierre _________________________________________________________________ On the road to retirement? 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