Strunk, Schutz, and Henn are NASCAR Point Leaders at Grandview Speedway
21 Different Feature Winners Spread Over Three Divisions this Season
BECHTELSVILLE, PA July 17, 2016 . . . Shooting for his 11th TP Trailers NASCAR 358 Modified title Jeff Strunk currently sits on top of the standings in the premier division of Saturday night racing at Grandview Speedway with 2903 points. Jordan Henn continues to be the leader in the Sportsman division while Chuck Schutz, the current point leader seeking his eighth title leads the BRC Late Models with 2318 counters.
The battle for the title in the TP Trailers division is tight between Strunk and defending champion Craig VonDohren who is just 11 points behind in second with 2892 points. Mike Gular, without benefit of a win, is third with 2726 points.
Henn has lead the Sportsman point battle for most of the season and his 2111 tallies give him a comfortable lead over second place Brian Hirthler with 1964. Craig Whitmoyer is third with 1934 points.
Current BRC Late Model point leader Chuck Schutz sits with 2318 points as he tries to add another title to his impressive resume. Second spot is held by Dave Ogin with 2282 points.
There have been 21 different feature winners this season spread over the three divisions of NASCAR competition. The Modifieds have produced seven winners while the Sportsman have nine winners and Late Models have had five different drivers visit victory lane.
Coming up on Saturday, July 23rd is the always popular Hatfield Quality Meats Night featuring a visit by Smiley, their famous mascot; plus t-shirts and hot dogs being shot into the grandstands. And they will have product samples in the first turn grandstand area early in the evening. Featured will be the TP Trailers NASCAR 358 Modifieds, BRC Late Models, and Sportsman. The weekly Meet and Greet featuring drivers and cars near the main gate entrance starts at 5 p.m. Spectator gates open at 5:30 p.m. with actual racing competition starts at 7:30 p.m. Adults are admitted for $15 while youngsters under 12 enter free.
Then on Sunday, July 24th, 1 p.m. the Outlaw Enduro racers will be in action along with Blast from the Past Vintage Car racing events. Adult admission is just $10.
UNOFFICIAL POINT STANDINGS FOR NASCAR MODIFIEDS AS OF JULY 16, 2016
1. Jeff Strunk, Pottstown, PA #126 2903*
2. Craig VonDohren, Oley, PA #1C 2892***
3. Mike Gular, Green Lane, PA #2 2726
4. Jared Umbenhauer, Richland, PA #19 2428
5. Tim Buckwalter, Douglassville, PA #22 2274
6. Doug Manmiller, Shoemakersville, PA #00 2174
7. Danny Erb, Boyertown, PA #44 2115
8. Kenny Gilmore, Fleetwood, PA #7/14 2041
9. Ryan Grim, Laury’s Station, PA #17 2031
10. Kyle Borror, Peach Bottom, PA #B4 1976*
11. Kyle Weiss, Hamburg, PA #21K 1916*
12. Duane Howard, Oley, PA #66 1795**
13. Kevin Hirthler, Boyertown, PA #117 1761
14. Brett Kressley, Orefield, PA #357 1758*
15. John Willman, Birdsboro, PA #74W/81 1651
16. Brian Houseknecht, Bechtelsville, PA #323 1623
17. Frank Cozze, Wind Gap, PA #357/4 1606**
18. Don Norris, Douglassville, PA #976 1600
19. Ray Swinehart, Perkiomenville, PA #33 1586
20. Steve Swinehart, Perkiomenville, PA #9K 1320
21. Chris Esposito, Hatfield, PA #31 1215
22. Justin Grimm, Orefield, PA #61 1101
23. Mike Kellner, Lansdale, PA #57 1051
24. Ryan Watt, Boyertown, PA #14W 1024
25. Ron Haring Jr. Alburtis, PA #85 959
26. Bobby Gunther Walsh, Allentown, PA #1 933
27. Eric Biehn, Bechtelsville, PA #87 902
28. Kory Fleming, Milford, NJ, #704 882
29. Ron Seltmann, Lower Pottsgrove, PA #R19 679
30. Meme DeSantis, Temple, PA #357/26 595
UNOFFICIAL POINT STANDINGS FOR NASCAR LATE MODELS AS OF JULY 16, 2016
1. Chuck Schutz, Pottstown, PA #00/1 2318***
2. Dave Ogin, Bechtelsville, PA #31 2282
3. Wayne Pfeil, Mohnton, PA #72 2192*
4. Lou Egrie Sr., Willow Grove, PA #X4 2147
5. Cory Merkel, Gilbertsville, PA #16 2142
6. Dan Green, Coatesville, PA #46 2060
7. Bryan Sipe, Shoemakersville, PA #33S 1804
8. Drew Weiser, Reading, PA #19 1781*
9. Joe Fanelli, Exton, PA #22 1622
10. Brian Shuey, Shoemakersville, PA #177 1575***
11. Sean Merkel, Gilbertsville, PA #118 1556*
12. Ron Kline, Salford, PA #3 1378
13. Bill Henning, Lansdale, PA #80 1333
14. Shawn Horning Blandon, PA #8M 1300
15. Devin Frey, Myerstown, PA #F62 1148
16. Randy Stoudt, Pottstown, PA #9 1124
17. Lou Egrie Jr., Willow Grove, PA #4E 865
18. Steve Todorow, Quakertown, PA #93 864
19. Eric Hoch, Boyertown, PA #1/00 799
20. Dirk Rimrott, Phoenixville, PA #92/2D 776
UNOFFICIAL POINT STANDINGS FOR NASCAR SPORTSMAN AS OF JULY 16, 2016
1. Jordan Henn, Kutztown, PA #77H 2111*
2. Brian Hirthler, Green Lane, PA #4* 1964
3. Craig Whitmoyer, Hamburg, PA #99 1934*
4. Mike Lisowski, Minersville, PA #15 1921*
5. Ryan Lilick, Collegeville, PA #142 1843*
6. Joe Funk, Coopersburg, PA #14 1631
7. Brett Gilmore, Fleetwood, PA #7 1626
8. Brad Arnold, Sinking Springs, PA #830 1600*
9. Dean Bachman, Emmaus, PA #65 1581
10. Ken Eckert, Auburn, , PA #29 1393
11. Jim Housworth, Riegelsville, PA #54/72 1376*
12. Brad Brightbill, Sinking Springs, PA #29G 1252
13. Ryan Beltz, Barto, PA #221 1250*
14. Mark Kemmerer, Green Lane, PA , PA #F10 1158
15. Kyle Lilick, Collegeville, PA #104 1059
16. Jack Butler, Phillipsburg, NJ #5 1038
17. Paul Kline, Muhlenberg Park, PA #1 1004**
18. Dylan Swinehart, Perkiomenville, PA #38 938**
19. Brian Papiez, Belle Meade, NJ #99X 928
20. Ryan Higgs, Nazareth, PA #16 884
* denotes feature win (Feature wins listed are only those that are NASCAR point events.)
Grandview Speedway, a one-third-mile, banked clay track, is located on Passmore Road just off Route 100 in Bechtelsville, PA, 10 miles north of Pottstown. A full assortment of great concessions and novelty items are available. Free parking on the grounds. Fans are invited to the competition area after the events are completed to meet the racers. For information telephone 610.754.7688 or check in at www.grandviewspeedway.com, Twitter@GrandviewSpeedway and www.facebook.com/grandviewspeedway along with Rainedout.com (for rainout information).
COMING EVENTS:
Saturday, July 23, 7:30 p.m. Hatfield Quality Meats Night featuring the TP Trailers NASCAR 358 Modifieds, BRC Late Models, and Sportsman.
Sunday, July 24, 1 p.m., Outlaw Enduro Racing plus Blast from the Past Vintage Racing. Twin 75s for Big Cars and Twins 75s for Small Cars, Ladies race, Junkyard race and Vintage races.
Tuesday, July 26, 7:30 p.m. Thunder on the Hill Racing Series featuring 410 Sprints and 358 Modifieds including continuation of events postponed from June 28th.
Saturday, July 30, 7:30 p.m. WNPV-1440 AM Radio Night featuring TP Trailers Modifieds, BRC Late Models, Sportsman and Blast from the Past Vintage car racing.
Saturday, August 6, 7:30 p.m. Bernheisel Night featuring TP Trailers 358 Modifieds, BRC Late Models, and Sportsman.
Sources: Ernie Saxton Communications, Inc.