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Scott Ahlborn Outruns 34 Car Field To Enduro 100 Cash Date Posted: 6/30/2009 SMITHTON, PA (June 28) Scott Ahlborn was the big winner of the second Enduro 100 at Motordrome Speedway, while Trevor Hill won the Street Car Challenge. The evening s festivities started with the Street Car Challenge. Round 1 had Trevor Hill of Greensburg and Daniel Daugherty of Clairton paired up, with Hill taking both the 1st and 2nd lap to advance to the next round. Then it was Dustin Blank of Ambridge against Wesley Ruse of Burgettstown, with Dustin Blank taking both laps to move on. The first round of competition ended with Lonnie Hoffman of Smithton against Mike Giambatisto (hometown unknown), with Lonnie Hoffman moving on to the finals. In Round 2, Trevor Hill was paired with Dustin Blank, with Hill taking both laps and moving on to the final matchup with Lonnie Hoffman. Trevor Hill then took both laps to win the Street Car Challenge. 33 cars signed in for the Enduro 100, with the 48 of Paul Koffler III taking the lead. Koffler III would lead the first 9 laps before Mark Seiler took over. Seiler stayed in front until lap 41, but had the 05 of Paul Koffler, Jr. hounding him for a lot of those laps, and Koffler, Jr. would lead laps 42 through 44 before Seiler took back the top spot. Seiler s time on top would be short lived, as he lost the lead again to Koffler, Jr. on lap 51 and then was involved in a wreck with some lapped cars on lap 52, ending his evening. After Seiler exited the track, the top five was now Koffler, Jr., Scott Ahlborn, Koffler III, Eugene Zerfoss and Dan Zimmerman. Koffler, Jr. led the next 15 laps before the 7 of Ahlborn took over on lap 66. Although Koffler, Jr. did not let Ahlborn get too far ahead, Ahlborn would lead the remaining laps and take the win over Koffler, Jr., Dan Zimmerman, Koffler III, and Eugene Zerfoss. The special awards given out after the 100 lap Enduro went to the following cars/teams: Best Wreck: 34 Jim Nicola, Jr.; Best Paint Scheme: 911.5 Bryan Awtey; Best Crew: 3 Steve Settle; Best Paint Job: 64 Michael Zombar. 1. Scott Ahlborn, 2. Paul Koffler, Jr., 3. Dan Zimmerman, 4. Paul Koffler III, 5. Eugene Zerfoss, 6. David Barnhart, 7. Cody Quarrick, 8. Michael Zombar, 9. Jeremy Colarusso, 10. Andrew Dutkewycz, 11. Steve Settle, 12. Jessica Knight, 13. Chad Gorring, 14. Christopher Knight, 15. Troy Knight, 16. Ace Wilson, 17. Scott Ervin, 18. Dave Bupp, 19. Jimmy Stokes, 20. Adam Kostelnik, 21. Mike Donaldson, 22. Mark Seiler, 23. Jim Nicola, Jr., 24. Adam Olah, 25. George Farquhar, 26. 32, 27. Mark Martino, 28. Joe Janicky, 29. Dave Hula, 30. Bryan Awtey, 31. Boone Brink, 32. Steve Long, 33. Carl Beatty, 34. Zack Eisler. Bobby Shipp Survives Wyotech Modified 40; Hileman Gets First Win Of 2009 Date Posted: 6/27/2009 Smithton, PA) Neil Brown, of Acme, PA, extended his division-leading win total in the NASCAR Subway Super Late Models on Friday, June 26 at Motordrome Speedway, while Bobby Shipp took the checkered flag in the biggest event of the year for the Wyotech Modifieds. Other winners in the NASCAR Whelen All-American Series action included Jonathan Hileman (Napa Street Stocks), Matt Gardner (Pro Auto Supply Service Chargers), and Matt Sever (Coca Cola Super Compacts). The Wyotech Modifieds 40-lap special event began with veteran Matt Panaia taking the initial lead from former Champ Jim Nicola. By lap four, Chris Brink had used his preferred high-groove to take the point position from Panaia and two laps later George Nicola became the runner up. Brink, like Panaia, was in search of his first career victory but Brink s lead lasted a dozen laps, until a restart caused havoc in the top five. When the race resumed after a Bill Hribar spin on lap 17, five-time Champion Adam Kostelnik was in second place after taking the green flag in tenth. Kostelnik got a good jump on leader Brink on the restart, and as Brink moved high to attempt to defend his lead on the frontstretch, he clipped Kostelink causing a multi-car crash in turn one. Nicola was eliminated for the night, while Brink and Kostelnik both made pit stops for flat tires. When racing resumed, Bobby Shipp was at the front. The seventh place starter, from Elizabeth, PA, opened up a huge lead on the field until the final two laps. Kostelnik battled his way back to second place and a thrilling fight to the finish found the duo trading paint on the final lap. Shipp held on for the biggest win of his career in dramatic fashion; his second (consecutive) of 2009. Points leader Kostelnik finished second, a couple of car-lengths back after a go for broke attempt on lap 39, and Lonnie Hoffman was third. Panaia and Brink completed the top five. Kostelnik and Brink won the heats. After Will Thomas, Jason Mignogna, and Neil Brown won heats for the NASCAR Subway Super Late Models, Kyle Martel led the opening circuits of the 50-lap feature. The Lebannon, PA youngster first held off Dave Marrow, but then succumbed to the pressure of Mignogna on lap 13. Although making only his second start at Motordrome this season, Mignogna looked stellar after starting fourth and using the high lane to make his passes. He led ten laps before veteran Barry Awtey, the seventh-place starter, took command of the race. Eleventh-starting Brown took second place on lap 28, and then made his winning pass of Awtey on lap 30. Brown is one of six different winners in 2009, but the only driver with more than one victory, as he has collected four trophies. Brown revealed in victory lane that he is now the owner and driver of the O Shea Lumber/Hunter s Peterbuilt/Davies Ford. Awtey and Mignogna were second the third, with points leader Mark Cottone fourth, keeping alive his string of all top five finishes this season. Martel placed fifth. Jonathan Hileman, a five time winner in 2008, turned in a dominating performance to notch his first feature win of the year in the Napa Auto Parts Street Stocks. Hileman started second and led every lap, burying the field after taking the lead from former Champion Adam Kostelnik, who shared the front row with Hileman as the green flag waved. Heat race winner and new point leader Dink Colarusso was a distant second after starting seventh, and Tony Manganello was third in his first race of 2009. Aaron Minjock placed fourth and Kostelnik was fifth. Hileman s Championship rival from a year ago, Shawn Phillips was unable to start the feature race, and thus surrendered the lead in the points tally. A wild Charger feature began with Chris Spadacene leading from the pole position. Victor Keller moved into second place after starting fifth on lap two. Seventh place starter Matt Gardner moved from third to first on a chaotic lap eight, and cruised to his second win of the year. Points leader Tracy Keller started eighth and placed second ahead of his brother Victor, with Ed Neidhardt finishing fourth and Roger Bryan fifth. Rookie Steve Settle and Gardner won the heats. Points leader Matt Sever started twelfth and chased down race-long leader Andres Suarez on lap 13 of 15, to win the Super Compact feature event. Sever, the division s leading winner, also won his heat, as did rookie Paul Koffler, III. Suarez was second in the feature ahead of Eugene Hillbilly Zerfoss, Larry Tex Dunmyer, and Steve Long. Next Friday night, with the cancellation of the MSA Supermodified Series event, the NASCAR Whelen All American Series five division racing program will be presented at Half Price, with general admission tickets just $6. Also, a GIANT FIREWORKS DISPLAY will light up the skies over Smithton, PA, after racing action! Motordrome Speedway Results from June 26, 2009: NASCAR Subway Super Late Models Heat Winners: Will Thomas, Jason Mignogna and Neil Brown Feature: 1. Neil Brown 2. Barry Awtey 3. Jason Mignogna 4. Mark Cottone 5. Kyle Martel 6. Mark Poole 7. Will Thomas 8. Bobby Henry 9. Gary Wiltrout 10. Cody Quarrick 11. Doug Bacchiochi 12. Todd Price 13. Michael Zombar 14. Joe Moose 15. Paul Urso 16. Greg Kelley 17. Dave Marrow 18. Steve Black 19. Dan Lewis Wyotech Modifieds Heat Winners: Adam Kostelnik, Harry Opfer Feature: 1. Bobby Shipp 2. Adam Kostelnik 3. Lonnie Hoffman 4. Matt Pania 5. Chris Brink 6. Bryan Shipp 7. Marion Reno 8. Billy Hribar 9. Mike Lemley 10. Jim Nicola 11. Harry Opfer 12. Dave McManus 13. George Nicola 14. Jim Nicola Jr. Napa Auto Parts Street Stocks Heat Winners: Dink Colarusso Feature: 1. Johnathan Hileman 2. Dink Colarusso 3. Tony Manganello 4. Aaron Minjock 5. Adam Kostelnik 6. Thomas Knight Sr. 7. Jason Holder 8. Jeff Zillweger 9. Shawn Phillips (DNF) Pro Auto Supply Service Chargers Heat Winners: Matthew Gardner, Steve Settle Feature: 1. Matthew Gardner 2. Tracy Keller 3. Vic Keller 4. Ed Neidhardt 5. Roger Bryan 6. Ron Eiford 7. Steve Settle 8. Jamie Shipley 9. Ed McConnell 10. Jon Scott 11. Bill Finlay 12. Denny Keller 13. Chris Spadacene 14. Kim Stuyvesant 15. William Oldham 16. Zane Ferrell Coca Cola Super Compacts Heat Winners:Paul Koffler III, Matt Sever Feature: 1. Matt Sever 2. Andres Suarez 3. Gene Zerfoss 4. Larry Dunmyer 5. Steve Long 6. Troy Knight 7. Bill Schwartz 8. Paul Koffler III 9. Paul Koffler Jr. 10. Mary Catherine Shimko 11. Kevin Keffer 12. Stephen Shelpman 13. Robert Ashbaugh 14. Mark Tringes Jr. 15. Sean Rich 16. Kevin Ludwick Important Schedule Change Information !!!!!! Date Posted: 6/25/2009 (Smithton Pa) The economic crunch that has been crippling the country since October of 2008 has taken its' toll on the 2009 race schedule at Motordrome Speedway. The inability to secure event sponsorship for the two touring series scheduled to appear at Motordrome in 2009 has resulted in the cancellation of those events. The MSA Supermodifieds and the Main Event Outlaw Late Models that were to appear at the speedway on July 3rd and July 17th respectively have been cancelled. Both event nights will now consist of 5 division Nascar Whelen All American Series races. The July 3rd event will now be a half price first friday with adult admission being just $6 and students admitted for $3 and will include a gigantic fireworks diplay by Pyrotechnico. "My passion as a race fan wants me to run these two touring events so badly" stated promoter Stan Lasky, "but sound fiscal decisions must be made in these difficult times". I want to thank Kevin Jaycox of MSA and Chris Tolloty of the Main Event for their tremendous help and understanding of the situation stated Lasky. It is everyone's desire that as the economy hopefully improves for 2010 that suitable sponsors can be found and that these races can be rescheduled next season. Race Times Announced For This Sunday's Enduro 100 Date Posted: 6/23/2009 (Smithton Pa) Gate times and race times for this Sunday s Enduro 100 have been released. Pit gates will open at 3pm. Main grandstand gates will open at 4pm. There will be a mandatory drivers meeting at 5pm. The Street Car Challenge will begin at 6pm and will be followed by the Enduro 100 at approximately 7pm. With moving into the hotter days of summer it was decided to move back the start times to early evening said promoter Stan Lasky. This will be the second race in a series of 4 summer Enduro Cup races to be held at the Speedway. Competitors and fans alike will want to keep alert to some upcoming announcements about the Enduro cars and the Crash-A-Rama to be held on September 26th. Weather Stops All State Career Schools Night On June 19th Date Posted: 6/19/2009 (Smithton Pa) Due to the national weather forecast's prediction of strong to severe thunderstorms in Western Pa. this evening, All State Career Schools night at the races tonight has been cancelled. Rains at the track earlier today were not of much consequence, but the impending stormy weather was responsible for the cancellation."Our first consideration must be for the safety of our fans and competitors"said promoter Stan Lasky. Next Friday Night will feature the Wyotech modified division in an extended lap feature event along with a complete show of heats and features for the Subway Super Late Models, NAPA Street Stocks, Pro Auto Supply Service Chargers, and the Coca Cola Super Compacts. Gates open at 5:30 with the racing action to start at 7:30. Adult tickets are $12, students 12 thru 17 are $6, and children 11 and under accompanied by an adult are free. Shawn Pilla In Upset Penn West Toyota Lift 100 Win Date Posted: 6/13/2009 (Smithton, PA) In six years of racing NASCAR Subway Super Late Models, Shawn Pilla had never taken the checkered flag. On Friday, June 12, the Connellsville, PA resident defeated a host of champion drivers to win the biggest event of the season at Motordrome Speedway, the Penn West Toyota Lift 100, in a thrilling finish. Pilla was making only his second start of the 2009 season. In other NASCAR Whelen All-American Series action, Dink Colarusso (Napa Street Stocks), Tracy Keller (Pro Auto Supply Service Chargers) and Matt Sever (Coca-Cola Super Compacts) won feature events. The crown-jewel event of the season for NASCAR Subway Super Late Models, The Penn West / Toyota Lift 100, started with young drivers in row one by luck of the draw. Nathan Russell took the early lead from Kyle Martel, and the teenager paced the field for 14 laps. Fourth-starting Mark Cottone took command of the race and built a comfortable interval on lap 15. Neil Brown, the leading winner of 2009, started seventh and took second place on lap 27, from Martel. In heavy lapped traffic, Cottone s eight-car-length lead began to dwindle. On lap 74, Cottone was caught behind the lapped car of Doug Bacciochi, and Brown squeezed inside, edging ahead of Cottone. But Brown made contact with Bacchiochi, and vaulted over the hood of the slower car, having never officially taken the lead. Although, Brown never stopped moving, his car was heavily damaged and the caution flag slowed the event. Brown headed to the pits and retired. In the double-file restart, eighth-starting Shawn Pilla took the green flag alongside points leader Cottone. On lap 76, Pilla passed Cottone for the top spot, and on lap 79 Will Thomas moved around Cottone for second. Thomas started the race eleventh, and was involved in an early race crash, but quickly reeled in leader Pilla. Several times, Thomas front bumper lightly touched Pilla s car, but a clean, close, race with several lead challenges in the final laps thrilled the fans. Twice, Thomas, pulled up to the front fender of Pilla, inside of five laps to go. But, Pilla was up to the challenge of holding off the former MAARA Series Champion for his first career win in any form of motorsports. Two-time Motordrome Champion Cottone placed third, with three-time Champ Rick Miller placing fourth after battling back from an early caution flag incident. Garry Wiltrout, another former Champion, placed fifth after also going to the tail of field in the early going. Pilla was nearly speechless in victory lane, but he spoke a heartfelt thank you to his family, crew, fans, and sponsors JG Industries, Gnagey Sunoco, and Brooks Automotive. Fans were proclaiming the win the biggest upset in Motordrome history, as Pilla became the sixth different winner of 2009. Heat races were won by Cottone, Thomas, and Wiltrout. Dink Colarusso extended his division-leading win total, nailing down his fourth win of 2009 in the Napa Auto Parts Street Stocks. Colarusso started seventh and took the lead from Tom Knight, Sr. on lap eight. Defending Champ Shawn Phillips repeatedly tagged the rear bumper of Colarusso in the closing laps, and earned second place after starting ninth. Mike Bakalon was third, Adam Kostelnik was fourth in the Dave Manns entry, and Knight was fifth. The winner of the Pro Auto Supply Service Chargers started ninth, in a car that was severely damaged three weeks ago. Tracy Keller, the former Champion, took the lead on lap seven from Chris Spadacene, and held off a challenge from Matt Gardner. Keller is the leading winner in the division, and Gardner placed second ahead of Tracy s brother Vic Keller, in third. Kristin Etling started twelfth, and placed fourth, with rookie Steve Settle fifth. Coca Cola Super Compacts point leader Matt Sever took the lead with only two laps to go, from Eugene Hillblly Zerfoss. Sever started twelfth, and earned his fourth win of the year. Zerfoss claimed second over previous week s winner Larry Tex Dunmyer. Bill Schwartz was fourth and fifth was Troy Knight. June 12th, 2009 Subway Super Late Models Heat Winners: Mark Cottone, Gary Wiltrout, Will Thomas Feature: 1. Shawn Pilla 2. Will Thomas 3. Mark Cottone 4. Rick Miller 5. Gary Wiltrout 6. Kyle Martel 7. Mark Poole 8. Bobby Henry 9. Barry Awtey 10. Chris Ross 11. Nathan Russel 12. Steve Black 13. Todd Price 14. Cody Quarrick 15. Dusty Rhodes 16. Jason Mignogna 17. Neil Brown 18. Doug Bacchiochi 19. Matt Barnt 20. Dave Marrow 21. John Komarinski 22. Greg Kelley Pro Auto Supply Service Chargers Feature: 1. Tracy Keller 2. Matthew Gardner 3. Vic Keller 4. Kristen Etling 5. Steve Settle 6. Ed Neidhardt 7. Ed McConnell 8. Zane Ferrell 9. Jon Scott 10. Roger Bryan 11. Ron Eiford 12. George Stuyvesant 13. Chris Spadacene 14. Denny Keller Coca Cola Super Compacts Feature: 1. Matt Sever 2. Gene Zerfoss 3. Larry Dunmyer 4. Bill Schwartz 5. Troy Knight 6. Paul Koffler Jr. 7. Scott Ahlborn 8. Phillip Woltrout 9. Mary Catherine Shimko 10. Andy Zottola 11. Paul Koffler III 12. Kevin Keffer 13. Stephen Shelpman 14. Robert Ashbaugh 15. Mark Tringes Jr. 16. Kevin Ludwick 17. Sean Rich NAPA STREET STOCKS 1.Dink Colarusso 2.Shawn Phillips 3.Mike Bakalon 4.Adam Kostelnik 5.Thomas Knight Sr. 6.Andrew Kostelnik 7.Aaron Minjock 8.Jason Holder 9.Jeff Zillweger 10.Ted Gibala 11.Johnathan Hileman Penn West Toyota Lift 100 Time Schedule For Tonight is Released Date Posted: 6/12/2009 Supermodifieds To Do Demonstration During This Fridays Penn West Toyota Lift 100 Date Posted: 6/9/2009 Ferrell Wins Career First; Bobby Shipp Wins This Week; Bakalon Returns To Victory Lane Date Posted: 6/6/2009 Whelen Presents EMS and Half Price Night Friday June 5th Date Posted: 6/4/2009 Motordrome Now On Twitter Date Posted: 5/31/2009 Brown Repeats,Shipp Defeats Kostelnik,Koffler Jr Wins First, Colarusso And Keller Repeat Date Posted: 5/30/2009 PCTC Night And Box Car Races On Tap This Friday May 29th Date Posted: 5/28/2009 Parlock Races Through The Rain To Edge Seiler In Enduro Challenge Date Posted: 5/25/2009 Poole 5th Different Subway Super Late Model Winner Date Posted: 5/23/2009 Friday Night Starting Time Change and Sunday Enduro Challenge Series Date Posted: 5/20/2009 Brown Wins First Start Of The Year; Sever and Dineen In Super Compacts Date Posted: 5/16/2009 Twin Super Compact Features And Childrens Bike Races On Tap This Friday May 15th Date Posted: 5/14/2009 Golf Car Supply To Host Open House Date Posted: 5/13/2009 Enduro Competitors Prep For Sunday May 24th Opening Event Date Posted: 5/9/2009 Races For Tonight May 8th Have Been Cancelled Date Posted: 5/8/2009 Children's Bike Races On Tap For Friday Night Date Posted: 5/7/2009 Cottone Ends Long Dry Spell; Kostelnik Brothers Celebrate Date Posted: 5/2/2009 Offy's At Motordrome Event Cancelled Date Posted: 5/1/2009 Wiltrout Wins Subway Super Late Models: Three First Time Winners Date Posted: 4/25/2009 Bobby Henry And Adam Kostelnik Headline Opening Night Date Posted: 4/18/2009 Super Compacts Rules Update Date Posted: 4/15/2009 MSA Supermodifieds To Mark History At Motordrome This Year Date Posted: 4/12/2009 Weather The Big Winner On Opening Night; Races Cancelled For April 10th Date Posted: 4/9/2009 A Sun Drenched Practice Day Now Over All Eyes Are On Opening Day Date Posted: 4/5/2009 Weather Cancels Practice Day Saturday; Rescheduled For Sunday Date Posted: 4/3/2009 Practice March 28th And Opening Day April 3rd Are Cancelled Date Posted: 3/27/2009 Sunoco Returns As Official Race Fuel Of Motordrome Speedway Date Posted: 3/20/2009 This Saturday Hoosier Tire Day At The Speedway Date Posted: 3/20/2009 Motordrome Season Passes Are The Most Flexible In The Industry Date Posted: 3/16/2009 Everyone Has Great Time At Registration Party Date Posted: 3/9/2009 Motordrome and Hoosier Announce 2009 Race Tire Prices Date Posted: 3/4/2009 Registration Party Reminder For This Weekend Date Posted: 3/3/2009 Whelen All-American Series Rookie Of The Year Date Posted: 2/26/2009 Attend All The Race Events In 2009 For Only $10.00 Each! Date Posted: 2/14/2009 March 7th Registration Party Date Posted: 2/8/2009 Increased Laps And Double File Restarts To Greet Racefans In 2009 Date Posted: 2/4/2009 2009 To Feature Expanded Enduro Schedule Date Posted: 2/1/2009 2009 Driver Number Registration Date Posted: 1/30/2009 Schedule Udates Date Posted: 1/30/2009 Brown Wins Piney Lasky Memorial 100 at Motordrome! Date Posted: 12/2/2008 Mitchell Crowned 2008 Motordrome Track Champion Date Posted: 12/2/2008 Pre Entries From Four States and Canada Already Filed for Motordrome's Piney Lasky Memorial Fall Fes Date Posted: 12/2/2008 Chris Hallett Wins Motordrome All Out Enduro Date Posted: 12/2/2008 Piney Lasky Memorial Fall Festival 200 This Saturday Date Posted: 12/2/2008 |
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