SSP Race Results from Saturday Night, July 24

Contact: Lillian Bell

(717) 292-1696

 

-FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

 

Knaub and  Scott Jr. Victorious at SSP Saturday Night

 

Newberrytown, PA (July 24, 2010) - On the hottest summer night this season and under the light of a full moon, Dover's Gene Knaub won the 20-lap Late Model feature event at the Susquehanna Speedway Park.  Once again on a superbly prepared track by Bobby Weaver, the track provided plenty of side-by-side action throughout the evening.  Bob Scott Jr. of Felton won his second straight 20-lap Street Stock feature event.  Donnie Broderick of Lancaster was declared the winner of the 20-lap Xtreme Stock Car feature event when Mike Zeigler Jr. came across the line ahead but was disqualified in post race tech when his car was protested by another competitor.  Patrick McClane of of York claimed his fourth XSC Elite feature race of the year.   Mike Wallace led all twenty laps of the Classic Car main event and Christopher Holland of Pine Grove won the 15-lap Road Warrior feature race.  

 

The Late Model feature event began with a caution flag when Todd Leonard spun before the field could completely return to the start/finish line.  On the next restart, Randy Christine Jr. took the lead with Justin Ehrhart quickly jumping into the runner-up spot after starting sixth.  Ehrhart used the high line to then power past Christine for the lead, who was utilizing the bottom line.  However, before Ehrhart could return the the start/finish line, the caution flag flew once again, putting Chrisitne back into the lead.  A wise Christine then moved up to the top side of the track to hold Ehahart at bay on the restart.  

 

In the meantime, Dover's Gene Knaub methodically moved his way from a ninth place starting spot into third place behind the leaders on lap 7. On lap 8, Knaub moved to the low side as Ehrhart left rear tire began to go flat.  Once again on lap nine the caution flew again.  On the restart, Knaub powered by Christine on the top side and never really looked back.  Another caution on lap 11 allowed Christine one more shot at Knaub, but could not mount a challenge.  The remainder of the event went non-stop with Knaub winning the race over Christine and Jake Jones.  Carl Billet, the all-time career feature win leader for any division at SSP finished fourth.  Chris Knopp finished fifth, but was disqualified for failing to report to tech.  Larry Baer was awarded fifth.  

 

In victory lane, Knaub was esthetic as he said, "This was a lot of fun tonight as it was a great surface to race on.  It was one of the best tracks he's been on this season."  Heat race wins went to Christine, Tommy Slanker and John Moser.

 

The 20-lap Street Stock feature saw last week's feature winner, Bob Scott Jr. take the early lead.  Scott led the first five circuits until fifth place starter Jim Palm Jr. took the lead.   Palm continued to lead as a few caution periods ensued.  Through this, Scott Thunberg charged all the way from eighth place to fall into the runner-up spot on lap 12.  Three laps later, Palm and Thunberg made contact and spun in front of the field, relegating Scott back into the lead.  With the race going non-stop from the point to the finish, Scott picked up his second consecutive victory over Randy Zechman and Sam Rial.  Jimmy Slaseman and Jenn Scott finished fourth and fifth respectively.  

 

Racing action returns to the SSP Outback Track on Friday night, July 30 at 7:30 p.m. featuring quarter midget, kart, lawnmowers and Adult Speedcar racing action.  This race is part of the 2010 Summer Shoot-Out Series.  Racing begins at 7:30 p.m.

 

Racing action returns to the Big Track at SSP on Saturday night, July 31 with an annual Member 1st FCU Money Scramble.  On the racing card will be the Late Models, Street Stocks, Xtreme Stock Cars, XSC Elite, PENNMAR Vintage Cars and Mini Vans.  Racing begins at 7:00 p.m.  

 

Saturday will also be the next "Hometown Heroes" night of the season featuring the towns of Reinholds, Middletown and Myerstown.  All fans entering the speedway from the hometowns being honored will be admitted FREE to the grandstands by showing proper photo identification and filling out an information card at the ticket booth.

 

Then on Sunday, August 1, the final round of the King of the Hill Series will feature the Small Block Modifieds, Sportsman Modifieds, and exhibitions with the 600 Modified Series and the EMMR Vintage Cars.  Racing begins at 6:00 p.m. on Sunday.

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, July 24, 2010

Late Models Feature (20 laps): 1. Gene Knaub; 2. Randy Christine Jr.; 3. Jake Jones; 4. Carl Billet; 5. Larry Baer; 6. John Moser Jr.; 7. Charlie Potts; 8. Chase Billet; 9. Randy Kissinger; 10. Dave Harbaugh; 11. Bob Minnich; 12. Jason Rochelle; 13. DJ Groft; 14. Greg Emlet; 15. Calvin Herman; 16. Darrel Henry; 17. Nick Bloom; 18. Kyle Saylor; 19. Justin Ehrhart; 20. Tommy Slanker; 21. Dave Lightner; 22. Alex Updegraff; 23. Dustin Hollinger; 24. Todd Leonard; DQ - Chris Knopp. 

FEATURE LAP LEADERS: Christine Jr. (1-9); Knaub (10-20). 

HEAT RACE WINNERS: Christine Jr.; Slanker; Moser.



Street Stocks Feature (20 laps): 1. Bob Scott Jr.; 2. Randy Zechman; 3. Sam Rial; 4. Jimmy Slaseman; 5. Jenn Scott; 6. Brian Hauenstein; 7. Jaynee Zeigler; 8. Jim Gross; 9. Scott Thunberg; 10. Matt Adams; 11. Jeremy Becker; 12. Casey Window; 13. Jim Palm; 14. Dustin Hollinger; 15. Dan Zechman; 16.George Eash; 17.Ed Richards;18. Larry Highes; 19. Brett Pickel; 20. Doug Bennett; 21. Jed Latshaw;  DNS - Gene Myers.  

FEATURE LAP LEADERS: Bob Scott (1-5); Palm (6-15); Bob Scott (16-20).      

HEAT RACE WINNERS: Bob Scott; Slaseman; Palm. 

 

XSC Elite Feature (10 laps):  1. Patrick McClane; 2. Jason Failor; DQ - Andrew Frye; Matt Sowers; DNS - Kevin Higgins.  

FEATURE LAP LEADERS: Failor (1); McClane (2-20).  

HEAT RACE WINNER: McClane. 

 

Xtreme Stock Cars Feature (20 laps): 1. Donnie Broderick; 2. Jason Failor; 3. Ray Broderick; 4. Jimmy Jesmer; 5. Johnny Palm; 6. Dave Kamp; 7. Mike Taft; 8. Steve Ramsey; 9. Cameron Benyou; 10. Randy Blank; 11. Dave Nester; 12. Mike Michalski; 13. Larry Landis; 14. Dan Snyder; 15. Ken Braafhart; 16. Tim Hahn; 17. Josh Bloom; 18. Bill Wise Jr.; 19. Tim O'Sheehan; 20. Dave Goode Sr.; 21. John Remlein; 22. Brent Hake; 23. Chad Stine; DQ - Mike Zeigler Jr.; DNS - Justin Palm; Sam Rial.       

FEATURE LAP LEADERS: R. Broderick (1-9); Failor (10-13, 20); Zeigler Jr. (14-20). 

HEAT RACE WINNERS: Landis, D. Broderick; R. Broderick.

 

Classic Cars Feature (20 laps): 1. Matt Wallace; 2. Bill Brown Sr.; 3. Jim Crocker; 4. Pete Neal; 5. Rick Christine; 6. Steve Cantwell; 7. Charlie Summers; 8. Scott Jorda; 9. Ron Grove; 10. Kurt Welsh; 11. Keith Livesay; 12. Neal Reamer; DNS - Brandon Little; Robert Enders.           

FEATURE LAP LEADERS: Wallace (1-20).  

HEAT RACE WINNER: Wallace; Neal.   

 

Road Warrior Feature (15 laps): 1. Christopher Holland; 2. Brandon Hedstrom; 3. Jeff Svendsen; 4. Geoff Shenk; 5. Brian Lefebvre; 6. Andrew Keefer; 7. Tom Hartman; 8. Jason Stoner; 9. Robert Fryberger; 10. Curt McDade; 11. Jim Jacobs; 12. Kevin Hersey; 13. Mike Michalski; 14. Wayne Godshall; 15. George Schaeffer Jr.; 16. Brad Shenk; 17. Stacey Hoffman; 18. Thomas Thompson; DNS - Daryl Sipe; Jesse Kimmel.        

FEATURE LAP LEADER: Jacobs (1); Holland (2-20).  

HEAT RACE WINNER: B. Shenk; Holland.

 

- 2010 SSP Schedule of Events -

(Schedule as of July 25, 2010 - Subject to Change)
July 31 (Sat.)        Members 1st FCU Kid's Money Scramble - Late Models, Street Stocks, Xtreme Stocks, XSC Elite, 

PENNMAR Vintage Cars plus Mini Vans (7:00 p.m.); Hometown Heroes - Reinholds & Middletown, Myerstown (All town residents admitted free to grandstands)

August 1 (Sun.)  "King of the Hill Series" Small Block Modified Spectacular - 358 Small Block Modifieds, Sportsman 

Modifieds, 600 Modified Series Exhibition & EMMR Vintage Car Exhibition (6:00 p.m.)

August 4 (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.)

August 7 (Sat.)    Annual Picnic in the Pits & Bike/Toy Giveaway - Late Models, Street Stocks, Xtreme Stocks, XSC Elite, 

Women on Wheels Mini Vans plus Road Warriors (7:00 p.m.)

August 14 (Sat.) Camera & Autograph Night plus York County Racing Club Night  - Late Models, Street Stocks, Xtreme 

Stocks, XSC Elite & Legends Cars plus Mini Vans (7:00 p.m.)

August 18 (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.)

August 21 (Sat.) Stock Car Saturday Night - Late Models, Street Stocks, Xtreme Stocks, XSC Elite, PENNMAR Vintage Cars 

plus  Road Warriors (7:00 p.m.); Hometown Heroes - Mechanicsburg, Camp Hill & Dillsburg (All town 

residents admitted free to grandstands)

August 28 (Sat.)  Stock Car Saturday Night - Late Models, Street Stocks, Xtreme Stocks, XSC Elite, Classic Cars plus Mini 

Vans (7:00 p.m.); Hometown Heroes - Reinholds, Pottsville, Schnecksville, East Earl & Coatesville 

(All town residents admitted free to grandstands)

September 1 (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 4 (Sat.) 10th Annual York County Nationals - Late Models (32 laps), Street Stocks (25 laps), Xtreme Stock Cars, 

XSC Elite, Legends Cars (3rd Annual Four Diamond Benefit Race) plus Road Warriors (6:00 p.m. - note new start time)

September 11 (Sat.)  Patriot Day Special - Late Models, Street Stocks, Xtreme Stocks, XSC Elite, PA Sprint Series plus Mini 

Vans (6:00 p.m.)

September 15 (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 18 (Sat.) SSP Track Championship Night  - Late Models (25 laps), Street Stocks, Xtreme Stock Cars, XSC Elite, 

Classic Cars plus Road Warriors - (6:00 p.m.)

September 29 (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 1 (Fri.)    5th Annual Susquehanna Showdown Qualifying Night for Late Models, XSC Elite, Road Warrior & Mini 

Van World Championships (7:00 p.m.) - Rain date: Saturday, October 2 (Championship Night will move to Sunday, October 3)

October 2 (Sat.) 5th Annual Susquehanna Showdown for Late Models (50 laps), Pro Stocks & Super Sportsman (6:00 p.m.) 

- Rain date: Sunday, October 3.

October 13 (Wed.) Wed. Night Test & Tune Session at Big Track (Gates open at 5:00 p.m.; Practice 6:00  p.m. - 9:00 p.m.)

October 22 (Fri.)    7th 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 23 (Championship Night will move to Sun., October 24)

October 23 (Sat.)   7th 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 24.

October 30 (Sat.)    Candy Bowl VI presented by J&K Salvage - ARDC Wingless Midgets, HTMA Pro 600cc Micro Sprints 

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

Sunday, November 1.

November 6 (Sat.)    7th Annual Turkey 200 Enduro - Big Car Enduro (125 laps) & 4 and 6 Cylinder Small Car Enduro (75 

laps) plus Classic Cars & Mini Vans (1:00 p.m.); Rain date: Sunday, November 7   

 

 

- Repeat Fan Discount Continues for 2010 - The popular "Repeat Fan Discount" program will continue at SSP in 2010.  There is a $2.00 repeat fan discount for each person with a ticket stub from races during the previous week's events completed only.  Returning fans are encouraged to write their name, address and phone number on the back of the stub to be entered into special drawings during and at the end of the season for great prizes.  The Repeat Fan Discount is not valid for pit pass purchases.

 

Swap Meet Added to the Next Wednesday Night Test & Tune on August 4

 

 

The next Wednesday Night Test & Tune session will be held on Wednesday, August 4 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." 

 

There will also be a bi-weekly racing swap meet added to all Wednesday Night Test & Tunes scheduled for 2010 at SSP.  The event is free to buy, sell or look.  All sellers will set up in the parking lot across the street from the speedway.  The times are from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.  Any racing related items may be sold new or used from go karts/quarter midgets to full-size racecars and everything in between.   This will give teas a chance to raise money by getting rid of equipment not needed and give other teams a chance to search for those items needed to stay on the track in 2010.  Cars, engines, parts and trailers may be available.  

 

For those who will be attending to sell, we can advertise your items if you send an email to sspracing@hotmail.com listing the items.  The listing will be included in a email release on Monday.  The deadline is 12:00 p.m. on Monday to be included.  Your listing can also be included in the Classified Section at www.sspracing.net.

 

2010 Wednesday Night Open Test & Tune Sessions & Swap Meet            

(Any divisions of racing welcome)

August 4 & August 18

September 1, September 15 & September 29

October 13 (Big Track Only)

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.)

 

 

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