Saturday, August 3, 2013
Winner!!!! Decker Memorial night.
I started 4th, and finished 1st. Hard race tonight!! Great competition and side by side racing. A great bunch of guys to run with. Third win of the year. Third Decker Memorial night win in 4 years.
Tuesday, July 30, 2013
7/27/13 6th place finish after wreck
Led for a bit, got spun, got wrecked, came back out and finished 6th with one arm. Back into 3rd in points. 4 Races to go on the year.
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Tuesday, July 23, 2013
This Saturday
Saturday, July 27, 2013
Night at the Races
McClurg Auto Group Late Model 50
NASCAR Whelen All American Series: Getzoni Nationwide Insurance Pro Modifieds, McClurg Auto Group Late Model 50, Bank of Holland Chargers, M&M U-Pull It Figure 8's, Hornets & TQ Midgets.
Times
Pit Gates - 3:30 pm
Practice - 4:00 pm
Grandstand Gates - 4:45 pm
Qualifying - 5:00 pm
NASCAR Racing - 7:05 pm
Schedule Subject To Change
Admission
Adult - $12
Student (8 - 15 years old) - $7
7 & Under ALWAYS FREE!
Family Pass - $25
Family includes two adults and all children 15 and under living in the same household.
Saturday, July 20, 2013
Holland Motorsports Complex Rained Out For Tonight.
Bad weather has forced then closing of Holland today. Next week is Kwik Fill night. Free tickets can be picked up at any local Kwik Fill or you can contact me. carnesracing17@roadrunner.com
Friday, July 19, 2013
Free Tichets for Saturday, July 27, 2013 at you local Kwik Fill
Saturday, July 27, 2013
Night at the Races
McClurg Auto Group Late Model 50
NASCAR Whelen All American Series: Getzoni Nationwide Insurance Pro Modifieds, McClurg Auto Group Late Model 50, Bank of Holland Chargers, M&M U-Pull It Figure 8's, Hornets & TQ Midgets.
Times
Pit Gates - 3:30 pm
Practice - 4:00 pm
Grandstand Gates - 4:45 pm
Qualifying - 5:00 pm
NASCAR Racing - 7:05 pm
Schedule Subject To Change
Admission
Adult - $12
Student (8 - 15 years old) - $7
7 & Under ALWAYS FREE!
Family Pass - $25
Family includes two adults and all children 15 and under living in the same household.
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* No food or beverage may be brought in to the facility.
* Carry-in coolers or large bags are not permitted in the grandstand area.
* All items brought through the gate area are subject to inspection by Security Officials.
* No bags or coolers may be left around the gate area if not permitted inside.
Saturday, July 13, 2013
Third place tonight
Not a bad night to finish third. Double points and the car was loose again. Next week, another 50 lapper!!! Come join us at Holland Motorsports Complex.
Thursday, July 11, 2013
This Saturday "Double Points"
Saturday, July 13, 2013
Mid-Season Championships for All Divisions with DOUBLE POINTS on the line!
US Air Force Night
$5 Admission with Air Force ID
NASCAR Whelen All American Series: Getzoni Nationwide Insurance Pro Modifieds, McClurg Auto Group Late Models, Bank of Holland Chargers, M&M U-Pull It Figure 8's, Hornets, TQ Midgets plus Cup Lites
Times
Pit Gates - 3:30 pm
Practice - 4:00 pm
Grandstand Gates - 4:45 pm
Qualifying - 5:00 pm
NASCAR Racing - 7:05 pm
Schedule Subject To Change
Admission
Adult - $12
Student (8 - 15 years old) - $7
7 & Under ALWAYS FREE!
Family Pass - $25
Family includes two adults and all children 15 and under living in the same household.
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Monday, July 8, 2013
R.O.C. flagger injured at Holland Speedway
Kellogg Keeps Starter From Fall At Holland by Larry Ott
Steve Kellogg came to Holland Motorsports Complex on Saturday to help his friend John Nelson man the front-stretch starter’s stand and handle the flagging duties for the Race of Champions Asphalt Modified Tour Holland 100. Kellogg did more than that, coming to Nelson’s aid in a time of extreme need.
In one of the scariest incidents in Holla...nd history, a two-car accident caused the Modified of Patrick Emerling to climb the wall and strike the front-stretch starter’s stand with Nelson and Kellogg on it. The stand, along with about 25 yards of catch fence from the stand down through the front stretch, was heavily damaged.
Nelson, who was waving the checkered flag, appeared to be falling toward the track below but Kellogg reached over and pulled him back, preventing a dangerous fall. Despite the damage to the starter’s stand and the surrounding catch fence, no one was seriously injured.
“All I know is that John was waving the double checkered flags at the end of the race and I just heard a big bang and looked at John and he was going down and I grabbed him. It was instinct; that’s all it was,” said Kellogg.
The drama began on the last of the 100 laps of the Holland 100, as leader Pete Brittain crossed the line to apparently beat a closely trailing Matt Hirschman. Brittain would later be disqualified for an altered tire, handing the win officially to Hirschman.
Meanwhile, Andy Jankowiak and Emerling were racing for third place. As the pair approached the checkered flag, side by side, they tangled with both going airborne. Emerling went into the catch fence and struck the starter’s stand, while Jankowiak spun toward the infield. In the aftermath, the two cars came to a stop just past the flag stand with severe damage.
Immediately, several Holland safety workers, officials, track security and emergency medical personnel came to the flag stand area to assist Nelson and the two drivers and to keep the spectators away from the accident scene. No spectator injuries were reported.
The remainder of the race program, which included the NASCAR Late Models and the NASCAR Pro Modifieds, could not be run due to the damage.
A few minutes after the incident, Nelson, who was alert, was placed on a backboard for precautionary measures and taken to a nearby hospital. The last report is that he needed a few stitches but was otherwise OK.
Nelson serves many roles in the sport. He is not only an ROC official but also works for DIRTcar on the DIRTcar 358 Modified Super DIRT Series. He formerly served as race director at Elegant Builders Raceway Park in Lancaster.
Kellogg is a veteran official at various speedways who is also a columnist for the New Jersey-based Area Auto Racing News.
“I have been on the flag stand several times over the years at various tracks but after tonight I just made up my mind that I’m never doing it again,” said Kellogg. “They called me and asked me to help out tonight and this is the first night that John and I ever worked together. He’s fine with just a few cuts and bruises.”
The accident was a tough way for the race to end for both Jankowiak and Emerling. They had different views about how their accident began.
Jankowiak “just went full throttle and bumped me in the corner and then we went onto the straightaway and instead of going straight he just turns right and climbs me up into the wall and junks the car,” said Emerling. “Now there’s nothing left of it.”
“I saw a hole there and I went for it,” countered Jankowiak. “I felt like I came off of the corner low and I gave him a little bump in the corner.
“He gave me another shot in the right rear when we got on the straightaway and it sent my car right and I couldn’t get off him. I hate that it happened. We were both racing hard. I’m just glad that the starter, John Nelson, is going to be OK. He’s a good friend, we all love him and that’s where my mind is. It was a good race. It was a bummer to end the day like that.”
Jankowiak was credited with a second-place finish and Emerling with a third in the Holland 100, according to Holland officials. Emerling is an up-and-coming driver who also competes on the NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour. Jankowiak is a rookie in the Modified division; he had success in a Sportsman the last few seasons.
The day began in trying fashion for Jankowiak. He hit the wall in practice and had to make repairs but was able to finish third in his heat race.
An hour after the race, Holland General Manager Tim Bennett spoke about the last-lap incident.
“I was very proud of our group here tonight,” said Bennett of his staff. “They assisted on the scene the way they should and I’m glad that John will be OK. We’re going to rebuild the damaged area this week and have double features for those two divisions next week.”
Saturday’s incident was the second in the track’s 54 years involving the front-stretch starter’s stand. Several seasons ago, former Holland chief starter Dave Sutton was knocked out of the stand when it was struck by driver Jack Gentner. Sutton suffered a broken femur.
The good news Saturday at Holland was the arrival of 24 ROC asphalt Modifieds, up from the 16 that came for the 100-lapper last season. Two Sportsman cars, driven by Kevin Miller and Ed Weber, ran with the Modifieds to bring the Holland 100 starting field to 26 cars.
Steve Kellogg came to Holland Motorsports Complex on Saturday to help his friend John Nelson man the front-stretch starter’s stand and handle the flagging duties for the Race of Champions Asphalt Modified Tour Holland 100. Kellogg did more than that, coming to Nelson’s aid in a time of extreme need.
In one of the scariest incidents in Holla...nd history, a two-car accident caused the Modified of Patrick Emerling to climb the wall and strike the front-stretch starter’s stand with Nelson and Kellogg on it. The stand, along with about 25 yards of catch fence from the stand down through the front stretch, was heavily damaged.
Nelson, who was waving the checkered flag, appeared to be falling toward the track below but Kellogg reached over and pulled him back, preventing a dangerous fall. Despite the damage to the starter’s stand and the surrounding catch fence, no one was seriously injured.
“All I know is that John was waving the double checkered flags at the end of the race and I just heard a big bang and looked at John and he was going down and I grabbed him. It was instinct; that’s all it was,” said Kellogg.
The drama began on the last of the 100 laps of the Holland 100, as leader Pete Brittain crossed the line to apparently beat a closely trailing Matt Hirschman. Brittain would later be disqualified for an altered tire, handing the win officially to Hirschman.
Meanwhile, Andy Jankowiak and Emerling were racing for third place. As the pair approached the checkered flag, side by side, they tangled with both going airborne. Emerling went into the catch fence and struck the starter’s stand, while Jankowiak spun toward the infield. In the aftermath, the two cars came to a stop just past the flag stand with severe damage.
Immediately, several Holland safety workers, officials, track security and emergency medical personnel came to the flag stand area to assist Nelson and the two drivers and to keep the spectators away from the accident scene. No spectator injuries were reported.
The remainder of the race program, which included the NASCAR Late Models and the NASCAR Pro Modifieds, could not be run due to the damage.
A few minutes after the incident, Nelson, who was alert, was placed on a backboard for precautionary measures and taken to a nearby hospital. The last report is that he needed a few stitches but was otherwise OK.
Nelson serves many roles in the sport. He is not only an ROC official but also works for DIRTcar on the DIRTcar 358 Modified Super DIRT Series. He formerly served as race director at Elegant Builders Raceway Park in Lancaster.
Kellogg is a veteran official at various speedways who is also a columnist for the New Jersey-based Area Auto Racing News.
“I have been on the flag stand several times over the years at various tracks but after tonight I just made up my mind that I’m never doing it again,” said Kellogg. “They called me and asked me to help out tonight and this is the first night that John and I ever worked together. He’s fine with just a few cuts and bruises.”
The accident was a tough way for the race to end for both Jankowiak and Emerling. They had different views about how their accident began.
Jankowiak “just went full throttle and bumped me in the corner and then we went onto the straightaway and instead of going straight he just turns right and climbs me up into the wall and junks the car,” said Emerling. “Now there’s nothing left of it.”
“I saw a hole there and I went for it,” countered Jankowiak. “I felt like I came off of the corner low and I gave him a little bump in the corner.
“He gave me another shot in the right rear when we got on the straightaway and it sent my car right and I couldn’t get off him. I hate that it happened. We were both racing hard. I’m just glad that the starter, John Nelson, is going to be OK. He’s a good friend, we all love him and that’s where my mind is. It was a good race. It was a bummer to end the day like that.”
Jankowiak was credited with a second-place finish and Emerling with a third in the Holland 100, according to Holland officials. Emerling is an up-and-coming driver who also competes on the NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour. Jankowiak is a rookie in the Modified division; he had success in a Sportsman the last few seasons.
The day began in trying fashion for Jankowiak. He hit the wall in practice and had to make repairs but was able to finish third in his heat race.
An hour after the race, Holland General Manager Tim Bennett spoke about the last-lap incident.
“I was very proud of our group here tonight,” said Bennett of his staff. “They assisted on the scene the way they should and I’m glad that John will be OK. We’re going to rebuild the damaged area this week and have double features for those two divisions next week.”
Saturday’s incident was the second in the track’s 54 years involving the front-stretch starter’s stand. Several seasons ago, former Holland chief starter Dave Sutton was knocked out of the stand when it was struck by driver Jack Gentner. Sutton suffered a broken femur.
The good news Saturday at Holland was the arrival of 24 ROC asphalt Modifieds, up from the 16 that came for the 100-lapper last season. Two Sportsman cars, driven by Kevin Miller and Ed Weber, ran with the Modifieds to bring the Holland 100 starting field to 26 cars.
5TH place finish this week.
It was another rough one this week. I was running a solid 4th place and went for a run at 2nd place with a low move and lost ground to finish 5th. A broken shock didn't help the night either. This coming week, double point for all divisions.
Saturday, July 6, 2013
4 p.m. Today!!!
Race of Champions Modified Tour Headlines July 6 Racing Action at Holland
The mighty Race of Champions (RoC) Asphalt Modified Tour returns to the historic Holland highbanks on Saturday, July 6th for the Holland 100 along with a full NASCAR Whelen All-American Series racing program. Last season, second generation driver Matt Hirschman from Northampton, PA passed “the Hotshoe” Chuck Hossfeld from Ransomville, NY to pick up the victory.
Joining the RoC Modifieds will be the Getzoni Nationwide Insurance NASCAR Pro Modifieds, McClurg Auto Group NASCAR Late Models, Bank of Holland Chargers and 4 Cylinder Hornets. The top two (2) finishers in the Pro Modified feature will guarantee themselves a top 12 starting spot for the RoC Sportsman 100 at the Oswego Speedway on Friday July 19 as part of the 63rd SUNOCO Race of Champions Weekend.
The Pro Modified feature will be a non-handicapped event. “What this means is that any area team can come in and compete that night with a draw and re-draw fro the feature position format” stated RoC Tour Director and Promoter Andrew Harpell. “Drivers will be required to have a temporary ten day NASCAR license for this Pro Modified/Sportsman show at a cost of only $50” Harpell continued. “Pro Modified/Sportsman teams can run both the RoC 100 and Pro Modified events but must have separate cars” Harprell added.
The RoC Tour Holland 100 will also see a purse increase. “Teams will be running for a minimum of $400 to take the green flag. In addition, Mike Piscitello and Rob Laskowski have once again put together a huge lap fund program. Also this year, fan and Modified supporter Jim Schaefer will again distribute $1,000 of his own money to the top three finishing teams with the winner receiving $500, second $300 and third $200. In addition, Emerling Chevrolet will sponsor the qualifying events and will award each heat winner $200” stated Harpell.
“It is great to once again be hosting a tour stop for the Race of Champions Modified Tour here at Holland” says Director of Public and Media Relations Steven Petty. “It will be a great night of racing for all our weekly divisions as well as the mighty Mods” Petty continued.
More information about the Race of Champions Tour can be found online at www.raceofchampions.net or by contacting the RoC offices at (607) 775-5555. You can also email the Tour at
rocpavement@aol.com
. Pit Gates will open at 2:30pm with the grandstand gates opening at 4:30pm. Qualifying events will start at 6:00pm. Admission prices for this special event will be $24 for adults. $12 for Students (10-15 years old) and Children aged 5-9 are $2. Ages 4 and under are absolutely free. The Family Pass is available for just $60 and includes two adults and all children 15 and under living in the same household. Pit gate prices will be $35 with a Holland, NASCAR or RoC License and $45 without a license. This is a leased event therefore Season Passes and Priority Gold Passes will not be accepted for gate or pit admission. The Holland NASCAR Motorsports Complex appreciates your understanding.
Check out the Holland Motorsports Complex on Facebook as weekly specials and news on upcoming events will be seen on the track’s social media page for the racetrack and the all new Holland Paintball Adventure Park. Don’t forget to check out all of the pictures from each week’s racing program by logging on to hollandspeedway.smugmug.com For more information log on to www.hollandspeedway.com or www.hollandpaintballadventurepark.com.
Tuesday, July 2, 2013
This Saturday
Saturday, July 6, 2013
ROC Modified Tour 100
Fireworks to cap off the night presented by
NASCAR Whelen Series: Getzoni Nationwide Insurance Pro Modifieds, McClurg Auto Group Late Models, Bank of Holland Chargers & Hornets
Times
Pit Gates - 2:30 pm
Practice -
Grandstand Gates - 4:30 pm
Qualifying - 6:00 pm followed by NASCAR Racing
ROC Modified 100 - 8:15 pm
Schedule Subject To Change
Admission
This is a leased event, Season Passes and Gold Passes will not be accepted for gate or pit admission. We appreciate your understanding.
Adult $24
Student (10 to 15 years old) $12
Child (5 to 9 years old) $2
4 & Under FREE!
Family Pass $60
Family includes two adults and all children 15 and under living in the same household.
Pit Pass
$35 - with Holland, NASCAR or RoC License only
$45 - No License
This is a leased event, Season Passes and Gold Passes will not be accepted for gate or pit admission. We appreciate your understanding.
Schedule Subject To Change
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Sunday, June 23, 2013
06/22/13
It was a tough night this week. The car's transmission cooler broke and fluid was leaking all over the right front tire. With fluid on the tire, that makes for a very slippery ride. I was able to hold on for 7th place this week.
Holland Speedway 06/22/13
MEDIA RELEASE – FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 6-22-13 HOLLAND MOTORSPORTS COMPLEX
Ben Russo Triumphs in Hornet 50; Lee Sharpsteen Wins Big 10 Super Stocks At Holland Motorsports Complex
HOLLAND, NY… Ben Russo from Lancaster, NY picked up the win in the 50 lap Hornet feature event on Rupp Overhead Door, WNY Heroes and VSP Marketing Group night at the Holland NASCAR Motorsports Complex on a sun-sational Saturday evening in the Holland hills. Lee Sharpsteen from Waverly, NY was the winner of the visiting Big 10 Super Stocks. Kirk Totten from Barker, NY drove away to his first Getzoni Agency NASCAR Pro Modified feature of the season. Eldon King III from Freedom, NY won the McClurg Auto Group NASCAR Late Model main event while Dave Wilson Jr from Hamburg, NY won his first Bank of Holland Charger feature of the season. Third generation driver Camden Barber from Bliss, NY won the NYPAMA TQ Midgets. Defending M&M U Pull It Figure 8’s Champion Jason Adams from Glenwood, NY picked up the Figure 8 feature event.
Josh Hill and Robert Palmer led the field of Hornets to the green flag for their 50 lap feature event and it was Hill leading early on and it was Kenny Hejna being scored the leader at the end of lap one. Ben Russo and Bill Lutz battled for second place with Russo reeling in Hejna and it was Russo taking over the race lead on lap number four. Cousins Chris Powers and Tony Carbone battled for fourth and both drivers got around Bill Lutz to move into positions three and four at the end of lap seven. Carbone quickly went to work passed Hejna for third on lap nine while Chris Powers started to set his sights on race leader Russo.
The first yellow of the event came out on lap 16 for Destiny Koningisor who spun in turn four. The advantage that Russo had on the field was erased as on the restart, he saw the 17 ride of Chris Powers next to him. On the restart it was Russo pulling away from the field with Powers running in second.
Behind the leaders, Cousins Tony and Louis Carbone put on a great battle with defending divisional champ Jeff Szafraniec for third place. Heavy lap traffic proved to be the great equalizer on several occasions but Powers was unable to capitalize and complete the pass for the lead.
Russo would pick up the win over Powers with Szafraniec and Tony Carbone completing the top four with Louis Carbone finishing in fifth.
Lee Sharpsteen and Tim Welshans were on the front row for the visiting Big 10 Super Stocks series to the green flag and it was Sharpsteen getting the early race lead over Tim Welshans, Jason Dieter, Wayne Bernhardt and Joe Mancuso racing in the top five early on in their 35 lap feature event.
Series Point’s leader going into the feature Mike Ramos was racing his way through the field and was inside the top five by lap 10. Jason Dieter and Joe Mancuso would battle for several laps for the number three spot which turned into the battle for second after Tim Welshans came into the infield with a flat right rear tire. Lap traffic became havoc for the race leaders throughout the event but Sharpsteen was able to open up his leading over the battle for second,
Lee Sharpsteen would pull away from the field and picked up his first career win at Holland. Joe Mancuso would cross the line in second while Jason Dieter crossed the line in third. However, Mancuso, Dieter and fourth place finisher Mike Ramos were all found to be illegal in post race tech.
Kirk Totten and Jeff Brown led the field of Pro Modifieds to the green flag and it was Totten getting out to the early race lead. Tony Carbone would spin to bring out the caution to slow the field down for the first time. Totten would continue to show the way but the man on the move was last weeks feature winner George Skora III as Skora moved into fourth on lap six and went for third on the lap later and passed Tommy Catalano. On lap nine, Skora passed Brown for second and started to reel in race leader Totten who had a full straightaway lead on lap 12. Catalano would lead a tight five car battle for third which saw both Dave and Amy Catalano racing behind Brown and “Earthquake” Jake Vernon at the races halfway mark. Vernon would pull into the infield with five laps remaining, giving up the battle for fourth between himself, Dave Catalano and Jeff Brown.
Kirk Totten drove away from the field and picked up his first victory of the season over George Skora III. Tommy Catalano would finish in third just ahead of Jeff Brown and Dave Catalano.
Josh Hathaway and veteran racer Mike Ticco led the field of McClurg Auto Group NASCAR Late Models to the green flag in their 20 lap feature event and it was Ticco winning the drag race down the front stretch for the first time. Eldon King III quickly moved into second and wasted absolutely no time to take over the race lead on lap three. Last week’s feature winner Brandon Glover started in the last row of the starting grid and was up to third place by lap number seven.
With the Late Models pulling away from the rest of the field, Glover quickly went to work on the veteran Mike Ticco for second place but was unable to complete the pass. Eldon King III would be on a Saturday night cruise in route to his second win of the season. Ticco would finish in second and was followed to the line by Brandon Glover, JD Roberts and Josh Hathaway completing the top five.
Zach Myers and Al Grimmer led the Bank of Holland Chargers to the green flag and it was Myers leading the way from his pole position start. Dave Wilson Jr, moved up from his fourth place starting spot to take over position number two on lap five and began his chase of race leader Myers. Eric Brown tried to reel in Wilson for second but the yellow flag came out for Al Grimmer who spun in turn three. On the lap 12 restart it was Myers and Wilson leading the field back to the green flag and it was Myers showing the way but it was Dave Wilson completing the pass on lap 14 to take over the race lead. Eric Brown tried the outside groove to get around Myers but last week’s co-feature winner Thomas Northem passed Brown to take over third place. After passing Brown for third, Northem quickly passed Myers for second place on lap 22 and began his chase of leader Wilson. Dave Wilson Jr would go on to pick up the win with Northem, Myers, Jerry Kosmowki, and Brown completing the top five.
Cody Mollnow and Chad Heywood led the field of NYPAMA TQ Midgets to the green flag and it was fourth place starter Camden Barber getting the lead on the opening circuit. With Barber pulling away, Andy Nye, Chad Heywood, Kyle Hutchinson, Vince Christiano Jr and Jonathan Reid was all right there challenging for the runner up position. Nye would pick up the second spot on lap 11 as Hutchinson and Reid went side by side for third for several laps with Reid getting the better of the duo.
The red flag came out on lap 17 as Nelson Rung flipped in turn three after loosing his brake line. Rung climbed out of his Star Graphics and Apparel, Barber’s Automotive machine under his own power. The three lap shootout saw Barber and Andy Nye lead Reid and Hutchinson back to the green flag and it was Barber showing the way with Reid going to the outside to challenge Nye for second place. Defending divisional Champ Barber would pick up the win. Jonathan Reid would finish in second followed by Kyle Hutchinson completing the top three.
Robert Palmer and Shane Toms led the field of Figure 8’s to the green flag and it was defending champ Jason Adams who was making his first start of the season was able to get the lead and lead the event from start to finish to pick up his first win of the season. Palmer would finish in second followed by Jason Eck and Shane Toms.
NEWS AND NOTES: Defending Bank of Holland Charger Champion Jim Loffredo made his first start of the season. “With my new job I only have one weekend off a month and whenever that weekend is I will be here racing” said Loffredo. Nelson Rung took a vicious ride into the turn four wall during the TQ Midget feature. Rung was able to climb out of his racer under his own power.
Holland returns to action next Saturday, June 29th as Bobcat of Buffalo presents the NASCAR Whelen All-American Series racing program starring the Getzoni Nationwide Insurance Pro Modifieds, McClurg Auto Group NASCAR Late Models, Bank of Holland Chargers, M&M U-Pull It Figure 8’s, and the NASCAR 4 Cylinder Hornets. The Cup Lites are also on the card as is the running of the annual Road Warriors Race for area Highway Superintendents.
Pit Gates will open at 3:30pm with the grandstand gates opening at 4:45pm. Qualifying events will start at 5:00pm and feature racing will get the green flag at 7:05pm.
Check out the Holland Motorsports Complex on Facebook as weekly specials and news on upcoming events will be seen on the track’s social media page for the racetrack and the all new Holland Paintball Adventure Park. Don’t forget to check out all of the pictures from each week’s racing program by logging on to hollandspeedway.smugmug.com For more information log on to www.hollandspeedway.com or www.hollandpaintballadventurepark.com.
OFFICIAL RESULTS 6-22-13
NASCAR Hornets: BEN RUSSO (Started 11), Chris Powers (12), Jeff Szafraniec (
, Tony Carbone (9), Louis Carbone (10), Kenny Hejna (4), Bill Lutz (7), Shane Forster (6), Waylon Price (13), Michele Maltby (16), Timmy Swatsworth (5), Josh Hill (1), Robert Palmer (2), John Blinston (14), Butcher Palmer (3), Grant Hill (15) and Destiny Koningisor (17)
Qualifying Winners: Chris Powers, Ben Russo
Getzoni Nationwide Insurance NASCAR Pro Modifieds: KIRK TOTTEN (Started 1st), George Skora III (7), Tommy Catalano (3), Jeff Brown (2), Dave Catalano (4), Amy Catalano (5), Tony Carbone (, Dean Kroll (9) and Jake Vernon (6)
Qualifying Winners: Kirk Totten, Tommy Catalano
Big 10 Super Stock Series: LEE SHARPSTEEN (Started 1), Ted Welshans (6), Wayne Bernhardt (3), Tommy Markham (10), Phil Alhart Jr (, Eric Brown (14), Mitchell Wright (12), Nate Peckham (15), Tim Welshans (2), Jay Canonico (13), Jake Wylie (9), Pete Pieczynski (11), Joe Fetzer (16) Disqualified: Joe Mancuso (5), Jason Dieter (4), Mike Ramos (7) Did Not Start: Marty Hughes, Kris Hamann
Qualifying Winners: Joe Mancuso, Mike Ramos
McClurg Auto Group NASCAR Late Models: ELDON KING III (Started 4th), Mike Ticco (2), Brandon Glover (5), JD Roberts (3), Josh Hathaway (1), and Jason Gwin (6)
Qualifying Winner: Eldon King III
Bank of Holland NASCAR Chargers: DAVE WILSON JR (Started 4th), Thomas Northem (7), Zach Myers (1), Jerry Kosmowski (10), Eric Brown (6), Kris Hamann (5), Rich Carnes (, Ken Maltby (3), car #13x (12), Al Grimmer (2), Jim Loffredo (9) and Don Sitarski (11)
Qualifying Winners: Zach Myers, Kris Hamann
NYPAMATQ Midget Series: CAMDEN BARBER (Started 4th), Jonathan Reid (11), Kyle Hutchinson (9), Shawn Nye (10), Vinnie Christiano Jr (5), Jim Fleischman (7), Scott Wylie (17), Jeremy Haudricourt (, Tyler Turnbull (12), Chad Heywood (2), Charlie DiRosa (14), Andy Nye (13), Gordie Steffan (16), Scott Gleed (15), Chris Barber (19), Pat Smith (20), Nelson Rung (3), Cody Mollnow (1), Sean McNamara (18), and Nick Groff (6)
Heat Winners: Camden Barber, Kyle Hutchinson
M&M U Pull-It Figure 8’s: JASON ADAMS (Started 4th), Robert Palmer (1), Jason Eck (3), and Shane Toms (2)
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(Contact –– Steven Petty: steven.j.petty@gmail.com or Tim Bennett: (716)-418-RACE (7223) )
Ben Russo Triumphs in Hornet 50; Lee Sharpsteen Wins Big 10 Super Stocks At Holland Motorsports Complex
HOLLAND, NY… Ben Russo from Lancaster, NY picked up the win in the 50 lap Hornet feature event on Rupp Overhead Door, WNY Heroes and VSP Marketing Group night at the Holland NASCAR Motorsports Complex on a sun-sational Saturday evening in the Holland hills. Lee Sharpsteen from Waverly, NY was the winner of the visiting Big 10 Super Stocks. Kirk Totten from Barker, NY drove away to his first Getzoni Agency NASCAR Pro Modified feature of the season. Eldon King III from Freedom, NY won the McClurg Auto Group NASCAR Late Model main event while Dave Wilson Jr from Hamburg, NY won his first Bank of Holland Charger feature of the season. Third generation driver Camden Barber from Bliss, NY won the NYPAMA TQ Midgets. Defending M&M U Pull It Figure 8’s Champion Jason Adams from Glenwood, NY picked up the Figure 8 feature event.
Josh Hill and Robert Palmer led the field of Hornets to the green flag for their 50 lap feature event and it was Hill leading early on and it was Kenny Hejna being scored the leader at the end of lap one. Ben Russo and Bill Lutz battled for second place with Russo reeling in Hejna and it was Russo taking over the race lead on lap number four. Cousins Chris Powers and Tony Carbone battled for fourth and both drivers got around Bill Lutz to move into positions three and four at the end of lap seven. Carbone quickly went to work passed Hejna for third on lap nine while Chris Powers started to set his sights on race leader Russo.
The first yellow of the event came out on lap 16 for Destiny Koningisor who spun in turn four. The advantage that Russo had on the field was erased as on the restart, he saw the 17 ride of Chris Powers next to him. On the restart it was Russo pulling away from the field with Powers running in second.
Behind the leaders, Cousins Tony and Louis Carbone put on a great battle with defending divisional champ Jeff Szafraniec for third place. Heavy lap traffic proved to be the great equalizer on several occasions but Powers was unable to capitalize and complete the pass for the lead.
Russo would pick up the win over Powers with Szafraniec and Tony Carbone completing the top four with Louis Carbone finishing in fifth.
Lee Sharpsteen and Tim Welshans were on the front row for the visiting Big 10 Super Stocks series to the green flag and it was Sharpsteen getting the early race lead over Tim Welshans, Jason Dieter, Wayne Bernhardt and Joe Mancuso racing in the top five early on in their 35 lap feature event.
Series Point’s leader going into the feature Mike Ramos was racing his way through the field and was inside the top five by lap 10. Jason Dieter and Joe Mancuso would battle for several laps for the number three spot which turned into the battle for second after Tim Welshans came into the infield with a flat right rear tire. Lap traffic became havoc for the race leaders throughout the event but Sharpsteen was able to open up his leading over the battle for second,
Lee Sharpsteen would pull away from the field and picked up his first career win at Holland. Joe Mancuso would cross the line in second while Jason Dieter crossed the line in third. However, Mancuso, Dieter and fourth place finisher Mike Ramos were all found to be illegal in post race tech.
Kirk Totten and Jeff Brown led the field of Pro Modifieds to the green flag and it was Totten getting out to the early race lead. Tony Carbone would spin to bring out the caution to slow the field down for the first time. Totten would continue to show the way but the man on the move was last weeks feature winner George Skora III as Skora moved into fourth on lap six and went for third on the lap later and passed Tommy Catalano. On lap nine, Skora passed Brown for second and started to reel in race leader Totten who had a full straightaway lead on lap 12. Catalano would lead a tight five car battle for third which saw both Dave and Amy Catalano racing behind Brown and “Earthquake” Jake Vernon at the races halfway mark. Vernon would pull into the infield with five laps remaining, giving up the battle for fourth between himself, Dave Catalano and Jeff Brown.
Kirk Totten drove away from the field and picked up his first victory of the season over George Skora III. Tommy Catalano would finish in third just ahead of Jeff Brown and Dave Catalano.
Josh Hathaway and veteran racer Mike Ticco led the field of McClurg Auto Group NASCAR Late Models to the green flag in their 20 lap feature event and it was Ticco winning the drag race down the front stretch for the first time. Eldon King III quickly moved into second and wasted absolutely no time to take over the race lead on lap three. Last week’s feature winner Brandon Glover started in the last row of the starting grid and was up to third place by lap number seven.
With the Late Models pulling away from the rest of the field, Glover quickly went to work on the veteran Mike Ticco for second place but was unable to complete the pass. Eldon King III would be on a Saturday night cruise in route to his second win of the season. Ticco would finish in second and was followed to the line by Brandon Glover, JD Roberts and Josh Hathaway completing the top five.
Zach Myers and Al Grimmer led the Bank of Holland Chargers to the green flag and it was Myers leading the way from his pole position start. Dave Wilson Jr, moved up from his fourth place starting spot to take over position number two on lap five and began his chase of race leader Myers. Eric Brown tried to reel in Wilson for second but the yellow flag came out for Al Grimmer who spun in turn three. On the lap 12 restart it was Myers and Wilson leading the field back to the green flag and it was Myers showing the way but it was Dave Wilson completing the pass on lap 14 to take over the race lead. Eric Brown tried the outside groove to get around Myers but last week’s co-feature winner Thomas Northem passed Brown to take over third place. After passing Brown for third, Northem quickly passed Myers for second place on lap 22 and began his chase of leader Wilson. Dave Wilson Jr would go on to pick up the win with Northem, Myers, Jerry Kosmowki, and Brown completing the top five.
Cody Mollnow and Chad Heywood led the field of NYPAMA TQ Midgets to the green flag and it was fourth place starter Camden Barber getting the lead on the opening circuit. With Barber pulling away, Andy Nye, Chad Heywood, Kyle Hutchinson, Vince Christiano Jr and Jonathan Reid was all right there challenging for the runner up position. Nye would pick up the second spot on lap 11 as Hutchinson and Reid went side by side for third for several laps with Reid getting the better of the duo.
The red flag came out on lap 17 as Nelson Rung flipped in turn three after loosing his brake line. Rung climbed out of his Star Graphics and Apparel, Barber’s Automotive machine under his own power. The three lap shootout saw Barber and Andy Nye lead Reid and Hutchinson back to the green flag and it was Barber showing the way with Reid going to the outside to challenge Nye for second place. Defending divisional Champ Barber would pick up the win. Jonathan Reid would finish in second followed by Kyle Hutchinson completing the top three.
Robert Palmer and Shane Toms led the field of Figure 8’s to the green flag and it was defending champ Jason Adams who was making his first start of the season was able to get the lead and lead the event from start to finish to pick up his first win of the season. Palmer would finish in second followed by Jason Eck and Shane Toms.
NEWS AND NOTES: Defending Bank of Holland Charger Champion Jim Loffredo made his first start of the season. “With my new job I only have one weekend off a month and whenever that weekend is I will be here racing” said Loffredo. Nelson Rung took a vicious ride into the turn four wall during the TQ Midget feature. Rung was able to climb out of his racer under his own power.
Holland returns to action next Saturday, June 29th as Bobcat of Buffalo presents the NASCAR Whelen All-American Series racing program starring the Getzoni Nationwide Insurance Pro Modifieds, McClurg Auto Group NASCAR Late Models, Bank of Holland Chargers, M&M U-Pull It Figure 8’s, and the NASCAR 4 Cylinder Hornets. The Cup Lites are also on the card as is the running of the annual Road Warriors Race for area Highway Superintendents.
Pit Gates will open at 3:30pm with the grandstand gates opening at 4:45pm. Qualifying events will start at 5:00pm and feature racing will get the green flag at 7:05pm.
Check out the Holland Motorsports Complex on Facebook as weekly specials and news on upcoming events will be seen on the track’s social media page for the racetrack and the all new Holland Paintball Adventure Park. Don’t forget to check out all of the pictures from each week’s racing program by logging on to hollandspeedway.smugmug.com For more information log on to www.hollandspeedway.com or www.hollandpaintballadventurepark.com.
OFFICIAL RESULTS 6-22-13
NASCAR Hornets: BEN RUSSO (Started 11), Chris Powers (12), Jeff Szafraniec (
, Tony Carbone (9), Louis Carbone (10), Kenny Hejna (4), Bill Lutz (7), Shane Forster (6), Waylon Price (13), Michele Maltby (16), Timmy Swatsworth (5), Josh Hill (1), Robert Palmer (2), John Blinston (14), Butcher Palmer (3), Grant Hill (15) and Destiny Koningisor (17) Qualifying Winners: Chris Powers, Ben Russo
Getzoni Nationwide Insurance NASCAR Pro Modifieds: KIRK TOTTEN (Started 1st), George Skora III (7), Tommy Catalano (3), Jeff Brown (2), Dave Catalano (4), Amy Catalano (5), Tony Carbone (
, Dean Kroll (9) and Jake Vernon (6)Qualifying Winners: Kirk Totten, Tommy Catalano
Big 10 Super Stock Series: LEE SHARPSTEEN (Started 1), Ted Welshans (6), Wayne Bernhardt (3), Tommy Markham (10), Phil Alhart Jr (
, Eric Brown (14), Mitchell Wright (12), Nate Peckham (15), Tim Welshans (2), Jay Canonico (13), Jake Wylie (9), Pete Pieczynski (11), Joe Fetzer (16) Disqualified: Joe Mancuso (5), Jason Dieter (4), Mike Ramos (7) Did Not Start: Marty Hughes, Kris HamannQualifying Winners: Joe Mancuso, Mike Ramos
McClurg Auto Group NASCAR Late Models: ELDON KING III (Started 4th), Mike Ticco (2), Brandon Glover (5), JD Roberts (3), Josh Hathaway (1), and Jason Gwin (6)
Qualifying Winner: Eldon King III
Bank of Holland NASCAR Chargers: DAVE WILSON JR (Started 4th), Thomas Northem (7), Zach Myers (1), Jerry Kosmowski (10), Eric Brown (6), Kris Hamann (5), Rich Carnes (
, Ken Maltby (3), car #13x (12), Al Grimmer (2), Jim Loffredo (9) and Don Sitarski (11)Qualifying Winners: Zach Myers, Kris Hamann
NYPAMATQ Midget Series: CAMDEN BARBER (Started 4th), Jonathan Reid (11), Kyle Hutchinson (9), Shawn Nye (10), Vinnie Christiano Jr (5), Jim Fleischman (7), Scott Wylie (17), Jeremy Haudricourt (
, Tyler Turnbull (12), Chad Heywood (2), Charlie DiRosa (14), Andy Nye (13), Gordie Steffan (16), Scott Gleed (15), Chris Barber (19), Pat Smith (20), Nelson Rung (3), Cody Mollnow (1), Sean McNamara (18), and Nick Groff (6)Heat Winners: Camden Barber, Kyle Hutchinson
M&M U Pull-It Figure 8’s: JASON ADAMS (Started 4th), Robert Palmer (1), Jason Eck (3), and Shane Toms (2)
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(Contact –– Steven Petty: steven.j.petty@gmail.com or Tim Bennett: (716)-418-RACE (7223) )
Saturday, June 22, 2013
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Saturday, June 22, 2013 - NASCAR Whelen Series, Super Stock Series, Hornet 50 *click here for more information *
Saturday, June 22, 2013
NY Big 10 Super Stock Series
NASCAR Hornet 50
NASCAR Whelen All American Series: Getzoni Nationwide Insurance Pro Modifieds, McClurg Auto Group Late Models, Bank of Holland Chargers, M&M U-Pull It Figure 8's, Hornet 50 & TQ Midgets.
Times
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Practice - 4:00 pm
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Qualifying - 5:00 pm
NASCAR Racing - 7:05 pm
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