SSP Race Results from October 2 & 3

Contact: Lillian Bell

(717) 292-1696

 

-FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

 

 

Jason Miller Lays Claim to the 4th Annual Susquehanna Showdown on Saturday Night at SSP

 

Newberrytown, PA (October 3, 2009) - Germansville's Jason Miller made his first-ever visit to the Susquehanna Showdown a memorable one by winning the 50 lap Cumberland Truck Parts Late Model feature event with a next to last lap pass of Bobby Beard at the Susquehanna Speedway Park on Saturday night.  Miller collected $5,000 for his win, but failed to choose the correct two envelopes for the $25,000 bonus.  With an amazing nineteen cars finishing on the lead lap, Miller chose the 17th position from a bucket of poker chips in victory lane to have the opportunity to win $25,000 in another Lucky Envelope Contest presented by JR's Paving and Sealing.  Tyler Armstrong, the 17th place finisher also failed to win the $25,000.

Pole sitter, Bobby Beard grabbed the lead from the start with Justin Ehrhart in hot pursuit during the early stages of the 50 lapper.  A caution on lap four for three spinning cars in turn four slowed the field.  On the restart, Ehrhart continued to pressure Beard, challenging for the top spot on every lap.  More cautions on laps 10 and 15 bunched up the field.  The lap 15 restart would be the final caution for the remainder of the race.  Ehrhart and Beard battled side-by-side lap after lap throughout the middle stages.  Once the two entered lapped traffic on the 30th circuit, Beard skillfully used the other competitors to keep Ehrhart at bay.  On lap 38, Miller began his charge by overtaking Ehrhart for the runner-up spot.  

With two laps remaining, Miller made the winning pass of Beard and held on to claim the $5,000 first place prize.  Beard finished a strong second place but was disqualified in post-race technical inspection for modified cylinder heads not permitted by the specification rules.  Ehrhart was then awarded the runner-up position.  Randy Christine, Jr. finished third, followed by Charles Potts and Carl Graves in fourth and fifth.  Cam Zeigler was awarded the "Hard Charger Award" by picking up 15 positions to finish 10th after starting at the rear of the field through a provisional starting spot.

 

Jason Rochelle won the 30-lap Legends Cars National Qualifier event over Brian Weitzel.  Scott Houdeshell finished third.

Chad Weaver won the 25-lap Road Warrior World Championship.  On Friday night, Jason Anderson won the 25-lap Susquehanna Recyclers Mini Van World Championship.     

 

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 Showdown Winners:

2006: Scott Richwine (Late Models); Paul Kline (ARDC Midgets); Daryl Sipe (Mini Vans). 

2007: Tyler Hershey (Late Models); Carl Graves (Open Wheel Modifieds); Butch Richcreek (Mini 

Vans).

2008: Ashley Barrett (Late Models); Frank Polimeda (Legends Cars Pro/Masters); Buddy Sload Jr. 

(Legends Cars Semi Pro); Daryl Sipe (Mini Vans).

2009: Jason Miller (Late Models); Jason Rochelle (Legends Cars); Chad Weaver (Road Warriors); 

Jason Anderson (Mini Vans).

2010: To be determined on Friday, October 1 and Saturday, October 2, 2010.

 

Susquehanna Speedway Park Race Results from Saturday, October 3, 2009 (Qualifying Results on Friday, October 2, 2009)

Cumberland Truck Parts Late Models Feature (50 laps):  1. Jason Miller; 2. Justin Ehrhart; 3. Randy Christine Jr.; 4. Charles Potts; 5. Carl Graves; 6. Mike Walls; 7. Carl Billet; 8. Ashley Barrett; 9. Ronald Kline; 10. Cam Zeigler; 11. Larry Baer; 12. John Moser Jr.; 13. Steve Bailor; 14. Shaun Jones; 15. John Baker; 16. Tyler Armstrong; 17. Tommy Slanker; 18. Dave Sokoloski; 19. Ron Little; 20. Josh Kimmel; 21. Cody Fairchok; 22. Jake Jones; 23. Jake Lettich; 24. Smoke Christine; DQ: Bobby Beard; DNS: Travis McCellland; DNQ: Craig Wagaman; Derrick Mease; Steve Weikel; Terry Flaherty; Gene Knaub; Bob Minnich; Chaz Walls.   

FEATURE LAP LEADERS: Beard (1-48); Miller (49-50).

HARD CHARGER AWARD: Zeigler (+15 positions; 25th to 10th).

CASH DASH WINNER (Friday): Beard

HEAT RACE WINNERS (Friday): Kline; Beard; Ehrhart; Miller

B-MAIN WINNER: Barrett.

 

Legends Cars National Qualifier Feature (30 laps):  1. Jason Rochelle; 2. Brian Weitzel; 3. Scott Houdeshell; 4. Robert Sobieski; 5. Blaine Leppo; 6. Richard Miller; 7. Denny Willey; 8. Andrew Stotler; 9. Vernon Houseman; 10. Todd McCollum; 11. Ed Wentz; 12. Ed Trump; 13. Drew Weisser; 14. Rick Hartwig; 15. Randy Kissinger; 16. Tim Henry; 17. Greg Burd.

FEATURE LAP LEADERS: Kissinger (1-7); Henry (8-16); Rochelle (17-30).

HEAT RACE WINNERS (Friday): Kissinger; Rochelle; Henry; Willey.

 

Road Warriors World Championship (25 laps):  1. Chad Weaver; 2. Terry Hartlaub; 3. Rodney Weaver; 4. Jim Jacobs; 5. Brandon Hedstrom; 6. Tom Hartman; 7. Jim Ruby; 8. Tim Aldridge; 9. Cory Weishaar; 10. Travis Beck; 11. Wes McDaniel; 12. Shannon Weaver; 13. Jeff Svendsen; 14. Thomas Thompson; 15. Sarah Redmond; 16. Robbie Carroll; 17. Credon Sponseller; 18. Roy Denike; 19. Stacey Hoffman; 20. Ryan Hansen.

FEATURE LAP LEADERS: McDaniel (1-2); Hartlaub (3-14); C. Weaver (15-25).

 

Susquehanna Recyclers Mini Van World Championship - Friday (25 laps):  1. Jason Anderson; 2. Bill Wise Jr.; 3. Robert Fryberger; 4. Daryl Sipe; 5. Dan Snyder; 6. George Lucas; 7. Keith Dolan; 8. Joshua Failor; 9. Brian Lefebvre; 10. Brandon Hedstrom; 11. John Durussell; 12. Jeff Svendsen. 

FEATURE LAP LEADERS: Anderson (1-25).

 

 

 

The Next Wednesday Night Test & Tune is on October 14

 

 

The next Wednesday Night Test & Tune session will be held on Wednesday, October 14 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. 

 

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."

 

- 2009 SSP Schedule of Events -

(Schedule as of October 1, 2009 - Subject to Change)
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   

 

 

Fall Finale at SSP Outback Track Postponed Until Saturday, October 17

 

 

Newberrytown, PA (September 26, 2009) - The racing action at the SSP Outback Track for Saturday night, September 26 has been postponed due to rain.  The race will be rescheduled for Saturday night, October 17 at 6:00 p.m. featuring quarter midgets, karts and Adult Speedcar racing action.  The pit gates will open 3:30 p.m. with a driver's meeting at 5:45 p.m.  Open practice will be from 5:15 p.m. to 5:45 p.m. and racing action begins at 6:00 p.m.  There will be no sanctioning body affiliation for either karts or quarter midgets, but the technical/specification rules will be very similar to the major sanctioning groups for these types of cars (W.K.A. and QMA).  

 

The entry fees for each class will be $15.00 per entry and participants may enter more than one class on a raceday ($12.00 for each additional class).  Trophies will be awarded to the top three in each class.  No participants will be denied racing as SSP will make every effort to define a class for all drivers who wish to compete.  Pit pass prices for races at the Outback Track will be $8.00 for everyone ages 15 & older; Children ages 9 - 14 are $5.00; Children 8 years of age and under are $3.00.  Hand held infants are admitted free.   

 

The Susquehanna Speedway Park is located midway between Harrisburg and York 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, 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."

 

 

Saturday Night, October 17, 2009  - Outback Track Time Schedule

(Subject to Change)

3:30 p.m.  Pit Gates Open (no general admission) 

5:15 p.m. - 5:45 p.m.  Practice Begins

5:30 p.m.  Driver's Draw for Position Ends (all entries after 5:30 p.m. will start at rear of qualifying event).

5:45 p.m.  Driver's Meeting (Parents welcome to attend as well).

6:00 p.m.  Racing Begins 

 

"The Outback Track at SSP" 2009 Schedule of Events

Fall Season Schedule:

Sept. 30 (Wed.)    Open Test & Tune Practice Session (Gates open at 5:30 p.m.; Practice 6:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.)

Oct. 14 (Wed.)      Open Test & Tune Practice Session (Gates open at 5:30 p.m.; Practice 6:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.)

Oct. 17 (Sat.)        Fall Finale Race (Gates open at 3:30 p.m.; Racing at 6:00 p.m.)

 

Driver Classifications / Divisions at the "Outback Track"

Similar classes may be combined depending on entry count (Finishes between classes will be designated separately). Weights - a minimum combination of the car and the driver seated in the car.

 

Quarter Midgets:

  Junior Classes (Ages 5-8) - restrictor plates not required unless designated

  1. 3 h.p. Briggs Junior Blue (min. 235 lbs.) - 3 hp Briggs & Stratton engine w/7/16" restrictor plate (blue).

  2. 3 h.p. Briggs Junior Red (min. 235 lbs.) - 3 hp Briggs & Stratton engine w/ 5/16" restrictor plate (red). 

  3. 3 h.p. Briggs Junior Unrestricted (min. 235 lbs.) - 3 hp Briggs & Stratton engine w/ no plate.

  4. 120 Honda Junior Blue (min. 250 lbs.) - 4 hp Honda GX120 engine w/ 7/16" restrictor plate (blue).

  5. 120 Honda Junior Red (min. 250 lbs.) - 4 hp Honda GX120 engine w/ 5/16" restrictor plate (red).

  6. 120 Honda Junior Unrestricted (min. 250 lbs.) - 4 hp Honda GX120 engine w/ no plate.

  

  Senior Classes (Ages 9-16) - no restrictor plates required

  1. 3 h.p. Briggs Senior Stock (min. 260 lbs.) - 3 hp Briggs & Stratton engine.

  2. 120 Honda Senior Light (min. 275 lbs.) - 4 hp Honda GX120 engine.

  3. 120 Honda Senior Heavy (min. 325 lbs. w/ driver min. 90 lbs.) - 4 hp Honda GX120 engine.

  4. 5 h.p. Briggs Senior Stock (min. 300 lbs.) - 5 hp Briggs & Stratton engine.

  5. 160 Honda Senior Light (min. 275 lbs.) - 5.5 hp Honda GX160 engine.

  6. 160 Honda Senior Heavy (min. 325 lbs. w/ driver min. 90 lbs.) - 5.5 hp Honda GX160 engine.

  7. World Formula (min. 340 lbs.) - Briggs & Stratton World Formula engine.

 

Karts (Flat Style)

  1. Kid Kart / Pee Wee (Ages 5-8: min. 150 lbs.) - Open class to all ages 5-8 years of age.  

  2. Junior Sportsman Purple (Ages 8-10: min. 250 lbs.) - 5 h.p. Briggs flathead w/ 0.425" restrictor plate (purple)

  3. Junior Sportsman Blue (Ages 11-14 min. 265 lbs.) - 5 h.p. Briggs flathead w/ 0.500" restrictor plate (blue)

  4. Junior Animal (Ages 11-14: min. 280 lbs.) - 6.5 h.p. Briggs Animal w/ 0.500" restrictor plate (blue)

  5. Junior Restricted (Ages 11-14: min. 310 lbs. for flathead/ min. 320 lbs. Animal) - 5 h.p. Briggs flathead w/ 

0.575" restrictor plate (gold) or 6.5 h.p. Briggs Animal w/0.505" restrictor plate.

  6. Junior Unrestricted (Ages 11-14: min. 310 lbs. for flathead) - 5 h.p. Briggs flathead w/ no restrictor plate.

  7. Senior Stock Light (Ages 15 & older: min. 330 lbs) - 5 h.p. Brigg flathead 

  8. Senior Stock Medium (Ages 15 & older: min. 350 lbs) - 5 h.p. Brigg flathead 

  9. Senior Stock Heavy (Ages 15 & older: min. 375 lbs) - 5 h.p. Brigg flathead 

10. Senior Stock Super Heavy (Ages 15 & older: min. 400 lbs) - 5 h.p. Brigg flathead 

11. Senior Animal Light (Ages 15 & older: min. 330 lbs) - 6.5 h.p. Brigg Animal

12. Senior Animal Medium (Ages 15 & older: min. 350 lbs) - 6.5 h.p. Brigg Animal

13. Senior Animal Heavy (Ages 15 & older: min. 375 lbs) - 6.5 h.p. Brigg Animal

14. Senior Animal Super Heavy (Ages 15 & older: min. 400 lbs) - 6.5 h.p. Brigg Animal

15. Senior Stock (Masters) (Ages 33 & older: min. 375 lbs) - 5 h.p. Brigg flathead

16. Senor Open (Ages 15 & older) - No weight limit, no rules.

 

Karts (Cage / Champ Style)

  1. Junior Champ Sportsman Purple (Ages 8-10: min. 265 lbs.) - 5 h.p. Briggs flathead w/ 0.425" restrictor plate 

(purple)

  2. Junior Champ Sportsman Blue (Ages 11-14 min. 280 lbs.) - 5 h.p. Briggs flathead w/ 0.500" restrictor plate 

(blue)

  3. Junior Champ Animal (Ages 11-14: min. 290 lbs.) - 6.5 h.p. Briggs Animal w/0.500" restrictor plate (blue).

  3. Junior Champ Restricted (Ages 11-14: min. 350 lbs. for flathead/ min. 360 lbs. Animal) - 5 h.p. Briggs 

flathead w/ 0.575" restrictor plate (gold) or 6.5 h.p. Briggs Animal w/0.505" restrictor plate.

  4. Junior Champ Unrestricted (Ages 11-14: min. 350 lbs. for flathead) - 5 h.p. Briggs flathead w/ no restrictor 

plate.

  5. Senior Champ Stock (Ages 15 & older: min. 410 lbs) - 5 h.p. Brigg flathead 

  6. Senior Champ Animal (Ages 15 & older: min. 420 lbs) - 6.5 h.p. Brigg Animal

  7. Wing Karts (Ages 15 & older: min. 410 lbs. for flathead/ min. 420 lbs. Animal) - 5 h.p. Briggs flathead w/ 

0.575" restrictor plate (gold) or 6.5 h.p. Briggs Animal w/0.505" restrictor plate.

 

 

SSP News & Notes Section

 

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