SSP Race Results from Saturday Night, September 11

Contact: Lillian Bell

(717) 292-1696

 

-FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

 

Knopp and Bennett Return to Victory Lane at SSP on Saturday Night

 

Newberrytown, PA (September 11, 2010) - Fawn Grove's Chris Knopp picked up his fourth win of the season by claiming the 20-lap Late Model feature event at the Susquehanna Speedway Park on Saturday night.  Doug Bennett of Chambersburg wired the field from start-to-finish to win his fifth Street Stock feature event of the season.  Mark Watkins of McConnellsburg made it 3-for-3 this season at SSP by winning the 20-lap PA Sprint Series feature event.  Dover's Matt Wampler earned his first Xtreme Stock Car race of the season by besting Mike Zeigler Jr. and Donnie Broderick in the 20 lapper.  York Haven's Daryl Sipe was victorious in the 12-lap Mini Van feature event.    

 

From the pole position, John Moser Jr. took the early lead in the 20-lap Late Model feature event.  Moser extended his lead over runner-up Chris Knopp by half a straight-away as he entered lapped traffic on lap 6.  As Moser began to put cars a lap down, the yellow flag flew the next circuit, putting Knopp on the rear bumper of the leader.  On the restart, Moser went low into turn 1, giving Knopp a chance for the pass on the highside.  As the pair came to the start/finish line to complete the lap, Knopp edged out Moser by a foot to claim the lead.  Another yellow on lap 8 created another single file restart.  From there, Knopp continued to use the high side to keep command of his lead.  On lap 11, Randy Christine Jr. powered around Moser on the highside to move into the runner-up spot behind Knopp.   A caution on lap 12 once again closed up the field. 

 

On the restart, Christine jumped the cushion in turn 1, moving him back to fourth behind Moser and Carl Billet.  Entering the next turn, Christine's machine came to a stop in turn 4.  On the next lap 13 restart, Knopp began to extend his lead once again as Moser and Billet battled for the second spot.  Meanwhile, SSP point leader moved from a 13th place starting spot into fifth behind Charles Potts.  On lap 16 Potts moved by Billet and began to chase down Moser.  On lap 17, Larry Baer collected Carl Billet and was sent to the rear when the caution flew once again setting up a three lap shoot-out for the win.  Knopp led the final three circuits to pick up his fourth Late Models win of the season.  Moser finished second, followed by Justin Ehrhart in a late race charge.  Potts and Grant Adams rounded out the top five.  Kyle Saylor, John Moser and Randy Christine Jr. were the heat race victors.

 

George Eash and Doug Bennett brought the Street Stock field to the green for their 20-lap feature event.  Bennett grabbed the early lead with Eash in second.  On lap 4, Jim Palm Jr. moved into the runner-up spot behind Bennett.  At the halfway point, Palm was glued to Bennett's rear bumper and challenged for the lead lap after lap.  A few caution flags towards the later half of the race still did not give Palm enough to get by Bennett as Bennett recorded his fifth feature win of the season.  Palm settled for second, followed by Sam Rial, Randy Zechman and Eash across the finish line.  Palm Jr., Eash and Bennett won their respective qualifying heat races.

 

Racing action returns next weekend to the SSP Big Track on Saturday night September 18 at 6:00 p.m. (note new starting time) with the SSP Track Championship Night for the Late Models, Street Stocks and Xtreme Stock Cars and Road Warriors.  The Classic Cars will also be in competition, however their final SSP points race is on Saturday, November 6.

 

The final SSP points races for the Legends Cars will be Saturday, October 30 and the Mini Vans will be on Saturday, November 6.

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 11, 2010

Late Models Feature (20 laps): 1. Chris Knopp; 2. John Moser Jr.; 3. Justin Ehrhart; 4. Charles Potts; 5. Grant Adams; 6. Sterling Kinard; 7. Shaun Jones; 8. Tommy Slanker; 9. Derrick Zirkle; 10. Cam Zeigler; 11. Bobby Weaver; 12. Jamie Lloyd; 13. Larry Baer; 14. Chad Julius; 15. D.J. Groft; 16. Alex Updegraff; 17. Carl Billet; 18. Calvin Herman; 19. Randy Christine Jr.; 20. Denny Willey; 21. Jason Rochelle; 22. Marcus Groft; 23. Mike Goodwin; 24. Bob Minnich; DNS - Kyle Saylor; DNQ - Darrel Henry; John Baker; Craig Wagaman.  

FEATURE LAP LEADERS: Moser (1-7); Knopp (8-20).

HEAT RACE WINNERS: Saylor; Moser Jr. and Christine Jr.



Street Stocks Feature (20 laps): 1. Doug Bennett; 2. Jim Palm Jr.; 3. Sam Rial; 4. Randy Zechman; 5. George Eash; 6. Scott Thunberg; 7. Bob Scott Jr.; 8. Brian Hauenstein; 9. Brett Pickel; 10. Tim Fake; 11. Travis Horan; 12. Matt Adams; 13. Marshall McMullen Jr.; 14. Casey Window; 15. Jeremy Becker; 16. Steve Lowery; 17. Jaynee Zeigler; 18. Ed Richards; 19. Eric McClane; 20. Sean Todd; 21. Mike Taft.

FEATURE LAP LEADERS: Bennett (1-20).

HEAT RACE WINNERS: Palm Jr.; Eash and Bennett.     

 

Xtreme Stock Cars Feature (20 laps): 1. Matt Wampler; 2. Mike Zeigler Jr.; 3. Donnie Broderick; 4. Ray Broderick; 5. Larry Landis; 6. Cameron Benyou; 7. Adam Smith; 8. John Frye; 9. Tim Hahn; 10. Josh Bloom; 11. Kenneth Jones; 12. Dave Goode Sr.; 13. Tim Osheehan; 14. John Remlein; 15. Jimmy Jesmer Jr.; 16. Randy Blank; 17. Steve Ramsey; 18. Dave Dietz Jr.; DNS - Chad Stine; Brent Hake; Patrick McClane.   

FEATURE LAP LEADERS: Jesmer Jr. (1-4, 7-8); Zeigler Jr. (5-6); Wampler (9-20). 

HEAT RACE WINNERS: D. Broderick; Benyou and McClane.

 

PA Sprint Series Feature (20 laps): 1. Mark Watkins; 2. Ryan Lynn; 3. Nathan Gramley; 4. Brian Walker; 5. Logan Walker; 6. Steve Whary; 7. Reed Thompson; 8. Randy Kaylor; 9. Dave Youtzy; 10. Mike Wagner II; 11. Rodney Westhafer; 12. Todd Spangler; 13. Joe Zapotoczny; 14. Rod Ort; 15. Erin Statler; 16. Scott Kershner; 17. Rocky Magaro; 18. Tom Worrick; 19. Gary Zimmerman; 20. Justin Zapotoczny; 21. Dave Wilson; 22. Tyler Lebo; 23. Jim Kennedy.              

FEATURE LAP LEADER: Whary (1, 4); Watkins (2-3, 5-20).

HEAT RACE WINNERS: Watkins; Wagner II and Thompson.       

 

Min Vans Feature (12 laps): 1. Daryl Sipe; 2. Bill Wise Jr.; 3. Robert Fryberger; 4. Brandon Hedstrom; 5. Jason Anderson; 6. Mike Yost; 7. Christopher Lucas; 8. Chad Gracey.

FEATURE LAP LEADER: Sipe (1-12).

 

 

- 2010 SSP Schedule of Events -

(Schedule as of September 12, 2010 - Subject to Change)
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, 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, 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   

November 13 (Sat.)   410 Sprint Car Finale & To be announced (2:00 p.m.)        

 

- 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.

 

 

Tthe Next Wednesday Night Test & Tune on September 15

 

 

The next Wednesday Night Test & Tune session will be held on Wednesday, September 15 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)

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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