Krause, Boozel, Sixeas, Morgan Moore Take Wins on Lightnin’ Fast Hesston Surface!
Hesston, PA — 95 cars jammed the pits at “Motor Mountain” for the “Charlie Walter, Jr. 42” on Saturday night. Ralph Morgan, Jr. from Mount Union, Ben Krause from Morann, Eric Boozel from McVeytown, Shane Sixeas of Mercersburg and Greg Moore of Defiance raced to wins on an ultra-fast and smooth racing surface in the event sponsored by Walter’s Auto Wrecking.
The Freedom Powersports Hobby-Modifieds took center stage for their portion of the “Charlie Walter, Jr. 42” with a 24 lap championship event. Curtis Guyer lead the first ten laps before 9th starting Alex Boozel made the pass for the win and lead the remaining laps. Krause crossed the line in fourth but post-race inspecton found technical infractions on four of the top five cars moving Krause to first position and the $442 win.
In the final finish, Troy Eckenrode finished second followed by Joe DeArmitt, Denny Norris and 17th starting Brandie Mills, who was also the hard charger. Bill Replogle, 16th starting Brad Feight, Amber Mills, Brian Shaw and Zach Price rounded out the top ten. Heat wins went to Eckendrode and DeArmitt.
Alex Boozel raged from his required 15th place starting position to take the checker flag and $342 in winnings in the 18 lap Dave’s Auto Repair & Towing Roadrunner championship. Wayne Brenize lead the first two laps before newcomer Josh Frantz took over on lap three. Boozel marched to the front and took the lead from Frantz on lap nine to win his fourth feature of the season.
Following Boozel at the finish was Frantz, but tech inspection resulted in disqualification moving Brenize to second. 13th starting Nick Meyers finished third followed by Andrew Moist and Jarred Rudy, 14th starting Steve Frederick, Rusty Focht, 17th starting Zach Moist, Adam Morgan and Heath Leonard rounded out the top ten. Heat wins went to Frantz and Boozel.
The PaMS Pro-4’s visited the track for the first time and put on an excellent race in their 22 lap feature that required their point leaders to start eleventh to thirteenth. Shane Sixeas raced from his required rear starting position to take the win in the exciting feature. Jeremy Ott lead the first nine laps before eleventh starting Jason Stoner too the lead. Meanwhile Sixeas was racing from 17th and took control on lap 13 to go on the the $542 win.
At the finish it was Sixeas, Stoner and tRyan Laye, who actually also raced from the rear after a pit stop. Ott, Mike Potts, Dan Furman, Kurt Knepper, Ronnie Garlock, Lyle Barnes and Gary Newell rounded out the top ten. Heat wins went to Frankie Gordon and Laye.
Morgan won the 25 lap Semi-Late feature from his third starting position over a full field of cars. Brian Lessley, in his first appearance of 2015, lead the first lap when a caution appeared. After the restart, Curtis Heath took a wild flip on the backstraight, setting up another double file restart where Morgan took the lead. Rance Garlock, also in his first appearance of the season, took over second on the next lap and challenged Morgan throughout the race on several restarts.
At the finish behind Morgan and Garlock were sixth starting Robbie Black and tenth starting Rick Singleton in a crate motor car, with eleventh starting Eric Irvin finishing fifth. George Dixon, Jr, 21st starting Brad McGinnis, also in a crate motor car, Dillon Stake, Brad Kling and Kenny Yoder rounded out the top ten. Heat race wins went to Tim Krape, Black and Lessley. A very tight point race in the division find Singleton leading Black and Morgan by only one point.
Greg Moore won his fourth A-Cadet feature of 2015 from ninth position. Cris Edwards took the lead at the start and then battled with Moore for several laps before Moore took the lead on lap 14. Following Moore and Edwards at the finish was eleventh starting Phil Boden, Devin Weyandt and Ryan Sager.
Chad Parks, Ken Singer, Ray Reynolds, Ron Harling and Bill Phillips rounded out the top ten. Heat wins wen to Phillips and Weyandt.
The open-wheel Mid-Atlantic Mod E-mods will attack the high banks of Hesston next Saturday, June 20 for the “Revenge of the Mods.” Their 30 lap feature will pay $800 to win and $95 to start. Semi-Lates, Cadets, Hobby-Modifieds and Roadrunners will also be in action.
“Motor Mountain” is located in the scenic Raystown Lake and mountain country of central PA and provides a wonderful opportunity for race fans and race teams to make a complete weekend getaway when attending the racing events at Hesston. All fans are provided an excellent view of the action, with grandstand seating and drive-in viewing built high above the racing surface. Hesston welcomes campers and now offers in track-camping on the back straight viewing ramp.
The complete source for information about the Hesston Speedway is http://www.hesstonspeedway.com. Information is also posted to Facebook and Twitter on a regular basis at http://www.facebook.com/hesstonspeedway and http://www.twitter.com/hesstonspeedway. The track office is open Monday to Friday between 9:00 am and 4:00 PM and may be contacted by calling 814-285-2079.
2015 Hesston Sponsors
Cleveland Brothers CAT Equipment of Bellefonte, Blawnox, Clarksburg, Clearfield, Frackville, Harrisburg, Indiana, Lantz Corners, Manada Hill, Mansfield, Milesburg, Murrysville, New Stanton, Somerset, State College, Wilkes-Barre, Cranberry, Erie, Harrisburg, Lancaster, Mount Pleasant, Pittston, Shinnston, Turbotville, Camp Hill and Chambers Hill http://www.clevelandbrothers.com
Bud’s Auto Sales of Beaverdale and Shelocta, PA http://www.budsautoales.com
Dave’s Auto Body of Woodbury, PA 814-793-4669
Freedom Powersports of Everett, PA http://www.ridefps.com
Dave’s Auto Repair & Towing of Everett, PA 814-652-6154 or 814-652-6150
LaSalle Engine & Chassis of Breezewood, PA http://www.lasalleengine.com
Ebby’s Garage of Woodbury, PA 814-766-3321
Metzler Auto, Truck & Trailer of Martinsburg, PA http://www.metzlerauto.com
Jerry’s Arc Welding & Fabrication of Loysburg, PA 814-766-3744
Clark Contractors, Inc. Commercial & Industrial Construction of Bedford, PA http://www.clarkcontractorinc.com
Curtis A.Heath Funeral Home of Broad Top City, PA http://www.caheathfh.com
Bubba’s Pizza & Sub Station of Saxton, PA 814-635-4002
Walters Auto Wrecking of Hollidaysburg, PA http://www.waltersautowrecking.com
Guyer Brothers Utility Contractors of New Enterprise, PA 814-766-3774
F.M. Mellott & Sons Quality Truck and Tractor Repair of New Enterprise, PA 814-766-2703
Blu Acres Wetlands and Wildlife Habitat of Williamsburg, PA http://www.bluacres.com
Ritchey Hardscapes and Landscapes of Roaring Spring, PA http:/www,ritcheyhardscapes.com
Jilco Inc. of Roaring Spring, PA http://www.jilco-inc.com
Zeigler Chevrolet of Claysburg, PA http://www.zeiglerchevy.com
Forshey’s Ag & Industrial of Martinsburg, PA http://www.forsheysag.com
Leader’s Farm Equipment of Everett, PA http://www.leadersfarmequipment.com
Best Way Pizza in Altoona, Bedford, Duncansville, East Freedom, Ebensberg, Everett, Greenwood, Hollidaysburg, Hopewell, Johnstown, Pleasantville, and Somerset, PA http://www.bestwaypizza.com
Middle Ridge Performance in New Enterprise, PA 814-766-2709
Key State Ag Transport in New Enterprise, PA 814-766-2949
Mingle Contracting in Martinsburg, PA 814-569-1930
Roots in the Cove in Roaring Spring, PA http://www.rootsinthecove.com
Jeff Dick Home Sales of Duncansville, PA 814-695-4545
Richard Gill Custom Lettering 814-942-5325
Jack White Signs in Altoona 814-943-7133
McCoys Lawn & Garden in Roaring Springs http://www.mccoyslawnandgarden.com
Five Star Powersports in Duncansville 814-440-7953
James R. Harden DVM Companion Animal Hospital of Spring Cove in Roaring Springs http://www.springcovevet.com
Barkman Oil Company in Woodbury & Hopwell http://barkmanoil.com
Corner Brick Bakery of Woodbury, PA http://www.cornerbrickbakery.com
TC Race Cars of Frostburg, MD http://www.tcracecars.com
Rick Singleton Rental of Huntingdon, PA http://www.ricksingletonrental.com
Parks Garbage Service of Mount Union, PA http://www.parksgarbage.com
Frankland Racing Supply of Saxonburg, PA http://www.franklandracing.com
American Die Cast of Saxonburg, PA and Fort Meyers, FL http://www.american-diecast.com
Hoosier Tire Mid-Atlantic of Finksburg, MD, Saver, PA & Roaring Springs, PA http://www.hoosiermid-atlantic.com
American Racer Tire of Indiana, PA http://www.americanraceronline.com
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Charlie Walter Jr 42
June 13, 2015
Total Car Count = 95
PaMS Pro-4
Car Count = 21
Lead Changes = 2
Lap Leaders
Ott 1-9
Stoner 10-12
Sixeas 13-22
Heat Winners – Gordon, Laye
Finish. ( Feature Start) Car Number / Driver / Hometown / Payoff
1. (17) 6 / Shane Sixeas / Mercersburg / $542
2. (11) 21 / Jason Stoner / Mercersburg / $300
3. (12) 151 / Ryan Laye / Fort Loudon / $250
4. (4) 10 / Jeremy Ott / Orrstown / $200
5. (8) m1 / Mike Potts / York Haven / $150
6. (5) 02 / Dan Furman / Gettysburg / $125
7. (10) 13 / Kurt Knepper / Chambersburg / $100
8. (7) 422 / Ronnie Garlock / Mapleton Depot / $95
9. (15) 64 / Lyle Barnes / Chambersburg / $85
10. (2) 0 / Gary Newell / Fort Loudon / $75
11. (9) 20 / Troy Cramer / Shade Gap / $75
12. (6) 00 / Eric Seibert / / $75
13. (16) 4 / Bill Kennedy / Shippensburg / $75
14. (14) 11s / Charlie Stallman / / $75
15. (1) 88 / Dan Smith / Shippensburg / $75
16. (3) 65 / Dillon Wilson / Mill Creek / $75
17. (13) 92 / Frankie Gordon / Fannettsburg / $75
DNS () 1s / Brandon Siebert / Fort Loudon / $35
DNS () 46 / Tim Williamson / Mapleton Depot / $35
DNS () 17w / Matt Williamson / Mapleton Depot / $35
DNS () 40 / DJ Keefer / McConnelsburg / $35
Semi-Late Model Sportsman
Car Count = 25
Lead Changes = 1
Lap Leaders
Lessley 1
Morgan 2-25
Heat Winners – Krape, Black, Lessley
Finish. ( Feature Start) Car Number / Driver / Hometown / Payoff
1. (3) 44 / Ralph Morgan Jr / Mount Union / $742
2. (4) 19 / Rance Garlock / Three Springs / $450
3. (6) 01 / Robbie Black / Claysburg / $350
4. (10) 99* / Rick Singleton / Huntingdon / $275
5. (12) 87 / Eric Irvin / Petersburg / $225
6. (5) 77 / George Dixon Jr / Hesston / $200
7. (21) 13 / Brad McGinnis / Huntingdon / $190
8. (19) 19 / Dillon Stake / Saltillo / $175
9. (7) 11 / Brad Kling / Mount Union / $150
10. (16) 7 / Kenny Yoder / Allensville / $140
11. (17) 16 / Gage Whitsel / Orbsonia / $125
12. (24) s10 / Dan Sollers / McVeytown / $125
13. (15) 20 / John Myers / Lock Haven / $125
14. (2) 79 / Mike Altobelli Jr / Saxton / $125
15. (1) 5z / Brian Lessley / Orbsonia / $125
16. (9) 82 / Andy Fries / Mercersburg / $100
17. (11) 46 / Tom Merriman / Morrisdale / $100
18. (18) 11 / Curtis Teats / Morrisdale / $100
19. (20) 41 / Levi George / Morrisdale / $100
20. (8) 07 / Tim Krape / Bellefonte / $100
21. (13) 71 / Curtis Heath / Broad Top City / $100
22. (14) 91 / Garrett Gray / Mifflintown / $100
23. (23) 5b / Ken Beck / Allensdale / $100
24. (25) 21 / Jason Peachey / Allensville / $100
25. (22) 32 / Dale Claycomb / East Freedom / $100
A-Cadet
Car Count – 12
Lead Changes – 1
Edwards 1-13
Moore 14-20
Heat Winner – Phillips, Weyandt
Finish. ( Feature Start) Car Number / Driver / Hometown / Payoff
1. (9) 48m / Greg Moore / Defiance / $442
2. (1) 66 / Cris Edwards / Huntingdon / $250
3. (11) 28 / Phil Boden / Mount Union / $200
4. (5) 88 / Devin Weyandt / East Freedom / $150
5. (10) 22* / Ryan Sager / Huntingdon / $125
6. (6) 3 / Chad Parks / McVeytown / $115
7. (2) 57 / Ken Singer / Robertsdale / $100
8. (8) 23r / Ray Reynolds / Fallen Timber / $90
9. (3) 23 / Ron Harling / Mifflinton / $85
10. (7) 23jr / Bill Phillips / Blandburg / $80
11. (4) 59 / Kyle Beckett / New Paris / $75
DNS () 22s / Jesse Snyder / Altoona / $50
Hobby-Modified
Car Count – 18
Lead Changes – 1
Guyer 1-10
Boozel 11-25
Heat Winners – Eckenrode, DeArmitt
Finish. ( Feature Start) Car Number / Driver / Hometown / Payoff
1. (2) 10 / Ben Krause / Morann / $442
2. (3) 55 / Troy Eckenrode / Shippensburg / $242
3. (8) 21 / Joe DeArmitt / / $182
4. (15) 15n / Denny Norris / Huntingdon / $167
5. (17) 73b / Brandie Mills / Hesston / $142 +50
6. (4) 65 / Bill Replogle / Claysburg / $132
7. (16) 17f / Brad Feight / Breezewood / $117
8. (11) 73* / Amber Mills / Hesston / $110
9. (13) 26s / Brian Shaw / Cairnbrook / $102
10. (14) 93 / Zach Price / New Enterprise / $102
11. (5) 57 / Chris Dodson / Altoona / $60
12. (12) 73 / Terry Norris / Hesston / $60
13. (7) 36 / Mike Benton / Martinsburg / $55
DQ (9) 2 / Alex Boozel / McVeytown /
DQ (1) 7 / Curtis Guyer / Three Springs /
DQ (6) 44 / Shawn Shoemaker / Mount Union /
DQ (10) 21 / Austin Johnson / Doylesburg /
DNS () K20 / Kadden Smith / Martinsburg / $35
Roadrunner
Car Count – 19
Lead Changes – 2
Brenize 1-2
Frantz 3-8
Boozel 9-18
Heat Winners – Frantz, Boozel
Finish. ( Feature Start) Car Number / Driver / Hometown / Payoff
1. (15) 151 / Eric Boozel / McVeytown / $342
2. (2) 22 / Wayne Brenize / Bedford / $150
3. (13) 7 / Nick Meyers / Yeagertown / $100
4. (5) 0 / Andrew Moist / Lewistown / $90
5. (4) 79 / Jarred Rudy / Pa Furnace / $75
6. (14) 12 / Steve Frederick / Broad Top Mountain / $60
7. (6) 21 / Rusty Focht / Altoona / $50
8. (17) 3 / Zach Moist / Lewistown / $50
9. (12) 2 / Adam Morgan / McVeytown / $50
10. (18) 77L / Heath Leonard / Mapleton Depot / $50
11. (16) 150 / Curtis Hardy / / $40
12. (7) 41 / Bobby Wellman / York / $40
13. (1) 52 / Ron Benton / Altoona / $40
14. (9) 6 / Eric Luzier / Clearfield / $40
15. (3) 88 / TJ Bookwalter / Mapleton Depot / $40
16. (10) 16 / Tom Brady / McConnellsburg / $40
17. (19) 5w / Garrett Watkins / Huntingdon / $40
18 (11) 32 / Shawn Miller / Imler / $40
DQ (8) 158 / Josh Frantz / /
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