SSP Race Results from Sat. September 19

Contact: Lillian Bell

(717) 292-1696

 

-FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

 

 

The Knaub's (Husband and Wife) Both Win at SSP on Saturday Night; Track Champions Crowned

 

Newberrytown, PA (September 19, 2009) - Dover's Gene Knaub won the 25-lap Late Model feature on Saturday night at the Susquehanna Speedway Park.  Orrtana's Marshall McMullen claimed his third Street Stock feature event of the season.  Jason Zook bested the Xtreme Stock Car field in the 20-lap feature.  York's Lucas Montgomery won the 15-lap nearly non-stop Legends Cars feature event.  York Haven's Daryl Sipe wired the field in the 10-lap Road Warrior feature.  Kendra Knaub of Dover won the XSC Rookie Rumble race. 

 

Jake Jones of Shermansdale claimed his first SSP Late Model track Championship over Dover's Justin Ehrhart by 22 points.  Scott Thunberg of Myerstown won his second SSP Street Stock Track Championship by a mere nine points over Jim Palm Jr. of Loysville.  Thunberg's last championship came in 1998.  In another hard fought season-long battle, Windsor's Sam Rial edged out York's Travis Horan by 19 points in the Xtreme Stock Car Track Championship.  Rial has also competed in every Xtreme Stock Car point's race since its inception in 2004 (113 races).

 

Charles Potts also has claimed the distinction of claiming the 2 millionth dollar in purse monies given out by Todd and Rhonda Fisher since the purchased the Susquehanna Speedway Park at the beginning of 2004.   

 

The 25-lap Late Model feature began with Smoke Christine grabbing the early lead over Alex Updegraff.  On lap four, Christine spun after getting high in turn three and four, relinquishing the top spot to Updegraff.  On a lap 12 restart, third place runner, Charles Potts passed both Updegraff and John Moser Jr. on the high side in turn one to take over the lead.  Eleventh place starter, Gene Knaub followed the same route as Potts to take over second place on the same restart.  On lap 16, Knaub wrestled the lead from Potts to go on to win the 25-lap feature event.  Potts finished second despite a slight miss in the engine at the later stages of the race.  Moser also developed mechanical issues at the end, but held on for the third place podium finish.  A solid run for Steve Billet finished fourth with Updegraff in fifth.  Knaub, Updegraff and Christine won the qualifying heats.  Jake Lettich won the consolation race.

 

Calvin Herman led the first four circuits of the 20-lap Street Stock feature until Marshall McMullen took the lead on lap six.  After the yellow flew five more times in the final 13 laps, McMullen held onto the lead despite heavy pressure from Jim Palm Jr.  McMullen took the victory over Palm at the end wit Greg Diehl finishing third, followed by Randy Zechman and Garrett Shover.  Rookie star Brett Pickel and McMullen won the qualifying heat races.

 

Larry Hughes Jr. led the first three laps in the Xtreme Stock Car main event until he spun by himself in turn four coming to the completion of the fourth lap.  On the restart, Tommy Slanker took over the top spot until twelfth place started Jason Zook moved by Slanker on the seventh lap.  Slanker stayed close but was unable to regain the top spot in lapped traffic.  Zook collected his first XSC win over Slanker and Travis Horan.  Sam Rial and Matt Adams rounded out the top five.  Patrick McClane, Slanker and Horan were qualifying heat race winners.

 

Denny Willey led lap 1 of the 15 laps in the Legends Cars feature.  Lucas Montgomery led laps 2 through 15 to claim the victory.  Reed Saloney charged from 11th to finish second.  Jason Rochelle, Brian Weitzel and Greg Burd rounded out the top five.  Weitzel and Montgomery won the qualifying heat races.

 

Racing action returns to the SSP Outback Track on Saturday night, September 26 at 6:00 p.m. featuring quarter midget, kart and Speedcar racing action. 

Racing action returns to the Big Track at SSP for the 4th Annual Susquehanna Showdown presented by Cumberland Trucking on Friday and Saturday nights, October 2 and 3.  The 4th Annual Susquehanna Showdown is highlighted with a 50-lap feature for the 358ci Late Models paying a possible $30,000-to-win on Saturday night, October 3 at the Susquehanna Speedway Park.  The race is presented by Cumberland Truck Equipment and HTMA/W&W Racing Tires.  The winner is guaranteed $5,000-to-win with the chance to win an additional bonus of $25,000 in victory lane through the "Lucky Envelope Promotion."  In victory lane, if the winner of the race correctly picks the two matching envelopes marked "Winner" on the inside from twenty envelopes, that driver will win the $25,000 bonus.  Also in victory lane, the winner will draw the name of a driver who also finishes on the lead lap with the winner for their chance to participate in an additional "Lucky Envelope" promotion presented by JR's Paving.  That driver will also have the chance to win $25,000 as well.  The bonus money will be paid at a later date once the winning envelopes are verified.  Other bonus prizes for the Late Models are available from Bernheisel Racecars; AFCO Racing Products; Miller's Racing Parts and more.  

The 2-day Susquehanna Showdown will also feature the Legends Cars National Qualifier Race and World Championship races for the Mini Vans (Friday) and Road Warriors (Saturday).  The top finisher in each division (Pro, Masters, Semi-Pro) in the Legends Cars National Qualifier feature will receive an automatic provisional starting spot for the 2009 Legends Cars Dirt Nationals to be held at the East Lincoln Speedway in Stanley, North Carolina on Saturday, October 17.  

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 raceday, use the track phone at (717) 938-9170 for up-to-date information at the "Big Track" and (717) 932-1608 for the "Outback Track."

 

Susquehanna Speedway Park Race Results from Saturday, September 19, 2009

Late Models Feature (32 laps): 1. Gene Knaub; 2. Charles Potts; 3. John Moser Jr.; 4. Steve Billet; 5. Alex Updegraff; 6. Larry Baer; 7. Cam Zeigler; 8. Chase Billet; 9. Randy Christine Jr.; 10. Justin Ehrhart; 11. Jason Miller; 12. Tommy Slanker; 13. Ronald Kline; 14. Smoke Chrisitne; 15. Jake Lettich; 16. Cody Fairchok; 17. Darrell Henry; 18. Nick Bloom; 19. Bob Minnich; 20. Gary Potts; 21. Jake Jones; 22. Derrick Zirkle; 23. Steve Weikel; 24. Daryl Groft; DNS - Sterling Kinard; DNQ - Jeff Geake; Travis McClelland; Dan Zechman; Jason Miller; Jason Rochelle; Carl Graves.

FEATURE LAP LEADERS: S. Christine (1-3); Updegraff (4-12); Potts (13-15); Knaub 16-25).

HEAT RACE WINNERS: Knaub, Updegraff and S. Christine.

 

Street Stocks Feature (20 laps): 1. Marshall McMullen; 2. Jim Palm; 3. Greg Diehl; 4. Randy Zechman; 5. Garrett Shover; 6. Jeremy Becker; 7. Jaynee Zeigler; 8. Scott Thunberg; 9. Doug Bennett; 10. Jenn Scott; 11. Eric McClane; 12. George Eash; 13. Brett Pickel; 14. Ricky Bender; 15. Jamey Huls; 16. Calvin Herman; 17. Ed Richards; 18. Jimmy Slaseman; 19. Jeffrey Senn; 20. Dave Thompson Jr.; 21. John Remlein. 

FEATURE LAP LEADERS: Herman (1-5); McMullen (6-20). 

HEAT RACE WINNERS: Pickel and McMullen.

 

Xtreme Stock Car Feature (20 laps):  1.  Jason Zook; 2. Tommy Slanker; 3. Travis Horan; 4. Sam Rial; 5. Matt Adams; 6. Andrew Frye; 7. Jed Latshaw; 8. Adam Smith; 9. Tim Hahn; 10. Tim Osheehan; 11. Steve Ramsey; 12. Larry Landis; 13. Ron Vance; 14. Brian Sanders; 15. Brent Hake; 16. Randy Blank; 17. Nolan Barshinger; 18. Johnny Palm; 19. Kevin Higgins; 20. Larry Hughes; 21. Sean Todd; 22. John Frye; DNS - Patrick McClane; Brent Fogelsanger; Bill Wise; Chris Derr.

FEATURE LAP LEADERS: Hughes (1-3); Slanker (4-6); Zook (7-20).

HEAT RACE WINNER: McClane; Slanker; Horan.

 

XSC Rookie Rumble Feature (15 laps):  1. Kendra Knaub; 2. Ken Braafhart; 3. Mike Lomman; 4. Matt Sowers; 5. Rich Day; 6. Cameron Day; 7. Jim Smith; 8. Mike Benyou; 9. Justin Palm; 10. Nancy Frye. 

FEATURE LAP LEADERS: Braafhart (1-13); Knaub (14-15).

 

Legends Cars Feature (15 laps):  1. Bill Diehl; 2. Scott Houdeshell; 3. Greg Burd; 4. Harlin Leppo; 5. T.J. Mayberry; 6. Timothy Baker; 7. Stephen Nederostek; 8. Jason Rochelle; 9. Tom Mayberry; 10. Lucas Montgomery; 11. Brian Weitzel; 12. Richard Miller; 13. Randy Kissinger; 14. Drew Weisser; 15. Andy Lupfer; 16. Pat McDermott; 17. Scott Gobrecht; 18. Denny Willey; 19. Brent Marquis; 20. Scott Spidle; 21. Vernon Houseman; 22. Ed Wentz; 23. Bob Brubaker; DNS - Shane Glatfelter; DNQ - Ed Trump; Andy Whaling; Ashley Saloney; Rick Hartwig; Mark Roberts; Buddy Sload Jr.         

FEATURE LAP LEADERS: Diehl (1-8; 15); Houdeshell (8-14).  

HEAT RACE WINNER: T.J. Mayberry; Leppo; Tom Mayberry. 

CONSOLATION WINNER: Lupfer.

 

Road Warriors Feature (10 laps):  1. Daryl Sipe; 2. Travis Beck; 3. Jim Jacobs; 4. Brian Lefebvre; 5. Thomas Thompson; 6. Paul Witmer; 7. Butch Schaeffer Jr.; 8. Stacy Hoffman; 9. Kenny Mansberger; 10. Tom Hartman; 11. Chris Holland; DNS - Chris Natale.        

FEATURE LAP LEADERS: Sipe (1-10).  

HEAT RACE WINNER: Beck and Sipe.

 

 

The Next Wednesday Night Test & Tune is on September 23 (Makeup from September 16)

 

 

The next Wednesday Night Test & Tune session will be held on Wednesday, September 23 at the Susquehanna Speedway Park.  It is open to any type of racecars capable of competing on the 4/10 mile oval.  The cost is $12.00 per person for pit passes and a $20.00 fee for each racecar entering the pit area ($32.00 per car & driver combination).  Gates will open at 5:00 p.m. with open track time from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. by class.  Each session will be 6 - 8 laps per session.  The grandstands are open free to the public.  Each class will receive 4 to 5 rounds of 6/8 laps each or more if time permits.  The fuel pumps from Miller's Racing Parts will not be open.  Anyone needing fuel should contact Miller's Racing Parts directly at 717-766-0181.  The main concession stand will be open throughout the night.  Rainchecks from Wednesday, September 16 will be valid for September 23 or September 30 only.

 

Also on Wednesday night, there will an open practice session for quarter midgets and karts at the Outback Track from 6:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. under the lights.  The gates will open at 5:30 p.m. with open practice from 6:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.  The cost will be $20.00 per driver with no charge for anyone else entering the grandstand and "cold pit" areas.  All Outback Track participants should enter the pits from the Kise Mill Road entrance behind turn 2 of the "Big Track."   Rainchecks from Wednesday, September 16 will be valid for September 23 or September 30 only.

 

2009 Wednesday Night Open Test & Tune Sessions            

(Any full size divisions of racing welcome along with smaller cars scheduled for SSP  except 270cc Micro Sprints and smaller )

September 23, September 30, October 14

Big Track - Gates open 5:00 p.m.; Practice 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Outback Track on Wednesdays - Gates open 5:30 p.m.; Practice 6:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

 

- 2009 SSP Schedule of Events -

(Schedule as of September 19, 2009 - Subject to Change)
September 23 (Wed.)   Wednesday Night Test & Tune Session at Big Track (Gates open at 5:00 p.m.; Practice 6:00  p.m. - 9:00 

p.m.) and the Outback Track (Gates open at 5:30 p.m.; Practice 6:30  p.m. - 9:00 p.m.)

September 26 (Sat.) Smashfest '09 & Newberry Community Fair - CANCELLED

September 30 (Wed.)   Wednesday Night Test & Tune Session at Big Track (Gates open at 5:00 p.m.; Practice 6:00  p.m. - 9:00 

p.m.) and the Outback Track (Gates open at 5:30 p.m.; Practice 6:30  p.m. - 9:00 p.m.)

October 2 (Fri.)   4th Annual Cumberland Trucking Susquehanna Showdown Qualifying Night for Late Models & Legends 

Cars & Mini Van World Championship (7:00 p.m.) - Rain date: Saturday, October 3 (Championship 

Night will move to Sunday, October 4).

October 3 (Sat.)  4th Annual Cumberland Trucking Susquehanna Showdown for Late Models (50 laps),  Legends Cars 

Regional Qualifier & Road Warrior World Championship (6:00 p.m.) - Rain date: Sunday, October 4.

October 14 (Wed.)   Wednesday Night Test & Tune Session at Big Track (Gates open at 5:00 p.m.; Practice 6:00  p.m. - 9:00 

p.m.) and the Outback Track (Gates open at 5:30 p.m.; Practice 6:30  p.m. - 9:00 p.m.)

October 23 (Fri.)    6th Annual Miller's Racing Parts Fall Classic Qualifying Night - Street Stocks, Xtreme Stock Cars and  

Four Cylinder Stock Cars (7:00 p.m.) - Rain date: Saturday, October 24 (Championship Night will 

move to Sunday, October 25).

October 24 (Sat.)   6th Annual Miller's Racing Parts Fall Classic Championship Night - Street Stocks, Xtreme Stock Cars 

and Four Cylinder Stock Cars (6:00 p.m.) - Rain date: Sunday, October 25.

October 31 (Sat.)    Candy Bowl V presented by J&K Salvage - ARDC Wingless Midgets, 600cc Micro Sprints, Legends 

Cars, Byers Tires Thundercars Championship & Mini Vans (3:00 p.m.)  - Rain date: Sunday, 

November 1.

November 7 (Sat.)    6th Annual Turkey 200 Enduro - Big Car Enduro (125 laps) & Small Car Enduro (75 laps) plus Classic 

Cars & Mini Vans (1:00 p.m.); Rain date: Sunday, November 8   

 

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