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10-02-2012, 08:16 PM
100-laps, 3K to win for Modifieds
This coming Saturday night, October 6, Mahoning Valley Speedway will stage their final point race of the season. All five regular tracks classes plus the Micro Stock Racing Series will be in action at the Lehighton paved quarter mile oval.
Race time is set for 6:00 p.m.
The Modifieds will be running a 100-lap, $3000-to-win main while all other classes will contest in regular feature.
While the Late Model title has been won by Palmerton’s Earl Paules, all four reaming divisions have yet to be decided.
Paules will be attempting to become the first driver to win multiple Mahoning championships in the same season as he is in position to claim the top spot in the Modifieds. Only Don Wagner has a chance to knock him off the top rung but with a safe enough lead heading into Saturday’s event Paules needs to just make certain he qualifies for the race. The rest will be up to him.
Zane Zeiner and Wagner have a shot at winning $5000 this Saturday provided they win the race.
They will be looking to pocket an additional $2000 from the Mahoning Modified Madness Series which concludes with the 100-lapper. There is only one point that separates the pair.
The Street Stocks have the best battle going with the top six in points all in contention. Seasoned veteran Todd Ahner is seeking his very first track title of any kind. He holds a six point lead over Josh Mooney while TJ Gursky is just ten points from the lead. Joe Steigerwalt, Jason Kuhn and Jason Frey are in the ring as well.
For Kris Graver, all he needs to do is start the feature to assure him a second Dirt Modified title.
In the 4-Cylinder Stocks Jeremy Miller will attempt to earn his first championship and at the same time look to become the all-time division winner if he can secure a victory.
Bob Wagner and Roger Snyder are tied for the Micro Stock lead and their showdown should be a real barnburner.
With most area pavement tracks down for the season, Mahoning is expecting a great turnout in all classes.
It was recently learned that multi-time NASCAR Whelan Modified Tour champ Tony Hirschman will be racing at this coming Saturday night. Likewise his son, Matt Hirschman, who has become the master of the Mahoning special shows. NASCAR star and former track champ Eric Beers is also set to race as well as Wall Stadium champion Anthony Sesely.
Many drivers are also looking to use this week’s event as a tune-up for the Octoberfast 2012 “Fright Night in the Valley” show on October 27. It is $5000-to-win, 130 Modified feature, $1500-to-win 75-lap Late Model feature and an $1800-to-win Street Stock 100 lapper.
Pit Gates open at 2:00 p.m. Grandstand 4:00 p.m. Practice 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Qualifying starts at 6:00 p.m. General adult admission is $20. $2.00 off admission price for students, seniors 65 + and active Military. Children 10 and under are free.
Additional news can be found on the track’s website at www.mahoningvalley-speedway.com or follow all the happenings on Mahoning’s FACEBOOK page.
Mahoning Valley Speedway is located on PA route 443, two miles west of Lehighton. Race days call 570-386-4900 for latest info on events, starting times and weather.
Dino Oberto
This coming Saturday night, October 6, Mahoning Valley Speedway will stage their final point race of the season. All five regular tracks classes plus the Micro Stock Racing Series will be in action at the Lehighton paved quarter mile oval.
Race time is set for 6:00 p.m.
The Modifieds will be running a 100-lap, $3000-to-win main while all other classes will contest in regular feature.
While the Late Model title has been won by Palmerton’s Earl Paules, all four reaming divisions have yet to be decided.
Paules will be attempting to become the first driver to win multiple Mahoning championships in the same season as he is in position to claim the top spot in the Modifieds. Only Don Wagner has a chance to knock him off the top rung but with a safe enough lead heading into Saturday’s event Paules needs to just make certain he qualifies for the race. The rest will be up to him.
Zane Zeiner and Wagner have a shot at winning $5000 this Saturday provided they win the race.
They will be looking to pocket an additional $2000 from the Mahoning Modified Madness Series which concludes with the 100-lapper. There is only one point that separates the pair.
The Street Stocks have the best battle going with the top six in points all in contention. Seasoned veteran Todd Ahner is seeking his very first track title of any kind. He holds a six point lead over Josh Mooney while TJ Gursky is just ten points from the lead. Joe Steigerwalt, Jason Kuhn and Jason Frey are in the ring as well.
For Kris Graver, all he needs to do is start the feature to assure him a second Dirt Modified title.
In the 4-Cylinder Stocks Jeremy Miller will attempt to earn his first championship and at the same time look to become the all-time division winner if he can secure a victory.
Bob Wagner and Roger Snyder are tied for the Micro Stock lead and their showdown should be a real barnburner.
With most area pavement tracks down for the season, Mahoning is expecting a great turnout in all classes.
It was recently learned that multi-time NASCAR Whelan Modified Tour champ Tony Hirschman will be racing at this coming Saturday night. Likewise his son, Matt Hirschman, who has become the master of the Mahoning special shows. NASCAR star and former track champ Eric Beers is also set to race as well as Wall Stadium champion Anthony Sesely.
Many drivers are also looking to use this week’s event as a tune-up for the Octoberfast 2012 “Fright Night in the Valley” show on October 27. It is $5000-to-win, 130 Modified feature, $1500-to-win 75-lap Late Model feature and an $1800-to-win Street Stock 100 lapper.
Pit Gates open at 2:00 p.m. Grandstand 4:00 p.m. Practice 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Qualifying starts at 6:00 p.m. General adult admission is $20. $2.00 off admission price for students, seniors 65 + and active Military. Children 10 and under are free.
Additional news can be found on the track’s website at www.mahoningvalley-speedway.com or follow all the happenings on Mahoning’s FACEBOOK page.
Mahoning Valley Speedway is located on PA route 443, two miles west of Lehighton. Race days call 570-386-4900 for latest info on events, starting times and weather.
Dino Oberto