SSP Race Results from Saturday Night, July 31

Contact: Lillian Bell

(717) 292-1696

 

-FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

 

Ehrhart  and  Palm Jr. Claim Feature Wins at SSP Saturday Night

 

Newberrytown, PA (July 31, 2010) - On one of the best prepared tracks in the history of the SSP,  Dover's Justin Ehrhart did his patented backflip off the roof of his car in victory lane after winning the 20-lap Late Model feature event at the Susquehanna Speedway Park on Saturday night.  The side-by-side, sometimes three and four wide action continued in the Street Stock feature with Jim Palm Jr. of Loysville picking up the victory.  Tim Hahn of York won his first Xtreme Stock feature event of the season while Andrew Frye of Etters won the XSC Elite feature event.  Paul Bacchus won the PENNMAR Vintage Car feature and Daryl Sipe of York Haven was declared the Mini Van winner when Butch Richcreek was disqualified for failing to report to post-race technical inspection.  

 

The Late Model feature event began with Tommy Slanker taking the lead and setting sail in search of his first career Late Model victory.  Slanker was challenged numerous times by Ehrhart who tried the middle and bottom of the track.  Unable to make the pass on Slanker for 12 laps, Ehrhart was finally able to make his move on the 13th circuit.  Behind Ehrhart, a wild six car battle for second place ensued between Slanker, Jake Jones, Larry Baer, Bob Minnich, Chris Knopp and Charles Potts.  At the end, Ehrhart picked up his second feature victory of the season with Jones finishing second and Slanker garnering the third place podium finish.  Baer and Knopp rounded out the top five.  Heat race victories went to Slanker, Minnich and Potts.

 

The 20-lap Street Stock feature had polesitter Jeremy Becker grabbing the early lead.  His lead only lasted for one lap as Jim Palm Jr. moved into the top spot on lap 2.  Becker mustered up a strong challenge and took command of the race once again on the fifth circuit.  While Palm and Becker swapped spots early in the race, Doug Bennett patiently waited in the third position.  Palm battled  back into the top spot thee laps later on the 8th circuit and did everything he could to distance himself from the rest of the field.  Bennett then moved into the runner up spot on lap 10 and began to track down Palm.  With the race going non-stop over the last ten laps, Bennett was unable to make a pass on Palm as Palm collected his first victory of the season.  Becker completed the race with a strong third place run.  Scott Thunberg was the hard charger of the race coming from a 15th place starting spot to finish fourth, Jimmy Slaseman rounded out the top five.  Heat race wins went to Bob Scott Jr. and Brian Hauenstein.  

 

On Sunday, August 1, the final round of the King of the Hill Series featuring the Small Block Modifieds, Sportsman Modifieds, and exhibitions with the 600 Modified Series and the EMMR Vintage Cars was postponed due to weather.  A makeup date will be announced in the near future.

 

Racing action returns to the SSP Outback Track on Friday night, August 6 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 next weekend to the Big Track at SSP on Saturday night, August 7 with an annual "Picnic in the Pits."  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.  

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 31, 2010

Late Models Feature (20 laps): 1. Justin Ehrhart; 2. Jake Jones; 3. Tommy Slanker; 4. Larry Baer; 5. Chris Knopp; 6. Charles Potts; 7. John Baker Jr.; 8. John Moser Jr.; 9. Steve Weikel; 10. Travis McClelland; 11. Kyle Saylor; 12. Sterling Kinard; 13. Darrel Henry; 14. Jamie Lloyd; 15. Randy Kissinger; 16. Bob Minnich; 17. Denny Willey; 18. D.J. Groft; 19. Jason Rochelle; 20. Dave Lightner; 21. Calvin Herman; 22. Randy Christine Jr.  

FEATURE LAP LEADERS: Slanker (1-12); Ehrhart (13-20).  

HEAT RACE WINNERS: Slanker; Potts and Minnich.



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

FEATURE LAP LEADERS: Becker (1; 3-7); Palm (2; 8-20).        

HEAT RACE WINNERS: Hauenstein and Scott.  

 

Xtreme Stock Cars Feature (20 laps): 1. Tim Hahn; 2. Larry Landis; 3. Donnie Broderick; 4. Jimmy Jesmer Jr.; 5. Steve Ramsey; 6. Josh Bloom; 7. Mark Reece; 8. Dave Goode Sr.; 9. Tommy Slanker; 10. Brent Hake; 11. Randy Blank; 12. Justin Palm; 13. Bill Wise Jr.; 14. Johnny Palm; 15. Ken Braafhart; 16. Larry Lohss Jr.; 17. Mike Taft; 18. Cameron Benyou; 19. Adam Smith; 20. John Remlein; 21. Chad Smith; DNS - Sam Rial; DQ - Jason Failor; John Frye and Kody Sites. 

FEATURE LAP LEADERS: Taft (1-3); Failor (18); Hahn (4-17; 19-20);   

HEAT RACE WINNERS: Slanker; Taft and Hake.

 

XSC Elite Feature (13 laps):  1. Andrew Frye; 2. Patrick McClane; 3. Jason Failor.

FEATURE LAP LEADERS: Failor (1); Frye (2-13).    

 

PENNMAR Vintage Cars Feature (12 laps): 1. Paul Bacchus; 2. Fred Krickbaum; 3. Aaron Brommer; 4. Larry Felty; 5. Paul Hoffman; 6. Richard Pastor; 7. Glenn Pobletts; 8. Clark Bartholomew; 9. Henry Yeska; 10. Stan Hawk; 11. Fred Thompson; 12. Brian Fucili; 13. Willie Brymesser; 14. Kurt Berger; 15. Stew Wenrich; 16. Shawn Yoder; DNS - Eddie Walker; Terry High.              

FEATURE LAP LEADERS: Felty (1-3); Bacchus (4-12).

HEAT RACE WINNER: Bartholomew and Felty.    

 

Mini Van Feature (12 laps): 1. Daryl Sipe; 2. Robert Fryberger; 3. Chad Gracey; 4. Christopher Lucas; 5. Jason Anderson; DQ - Butch Richcreek.         

FEATURE LAP LEADER: Richcreek (1-5; 7-11); Sipe (6, 12).   

 

- 2010 SSP Schedule of Events -

(Schedule as of July 25, 2010 - Subject to Change)
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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