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10-05-2012, 09:30 AM
When it comes to special events for the Modifieds at Mahoning Valley Speedway the name Hirschman clearly stands out.
Northampton’s Matt Hirschman has become a master of the always exciting 100-lap races at the paved quarter mile oval, winning six of the last 12 and he’ll be looking to boost his record number of century run wins this Saturday evening, October 6 when the speedway hosts a $3000-to-win feature.
One Hirschman in the field is hard enough to handle but word has come that his legendary father, five-time NASCAR Whelen Modified champion Tony Hirschman, has filed an entry.
This will mark the first time since 1976 that the elder statesman will be racing at Mahoning Valley. Tony Hirschman earned eight wins at the track, all in Late Models.
Tony Hirschman stands as one of the most prolific Modified stock car drivers ever, amassing a remarkable driving record. Aside from his five NASCAR titles he has also won the coveted Modified Race of Champions (RoC) four times. Son Matt won this year’s classic.
Named one of Modified racing’s top-50 all-time greats, Tony has won at race tracks from Maine to Florida, but never in a Modified at close-to-home Mahoning Valley. He’ll be looking to change that come Saturday.
The Hirschman’s will be joined by another Northampton racer, current NASCAR Whelen Tour star Eric Beers, who is a past Mahoning track champion and second to Matt Hirschman in 100-lap wins with five. Beers is also a past RoC winner.
Earl Paules of Palmerton needs to take the green flag in the race and in doing so will become the 2012 track champ. Paules is also no stranger when it comes to 100-lappers as “The Hurricane” has notched four of them.
Other previous Mahoning 100-lap winners that will be in the show include Bobby Jones, who has two wins and is the defending race winner. Also outgoing champ Tyler Haydt along with Chip Santee, Don Wagner, John Bennett, Lou Strohl and Mike Quinn.
There will be yet another of the RoC winners in action too as Zane Zeiner from Bath is still seeking his first Mahoning 100 lap victory.
Zeiner and Wagner each have a shot at winning $5000 this Saturday provided they win the race. The extra cash comes from the Mahoning Modified Madness Series which concludes with the 100-lapper. There is only one point that separates the pair.
Asphalt Modified drivers from near and far are expecting to converge on the Lehighton oval, with most looking to use this race as the tune-up for the season ending 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.
Saturday will be the final point races of the year for the track’s regular classes which include, Late Models, Street Stocks, Dirt Mods and 4-Cylinder Stocks. The Micro Stock Racing Series will be racing in their season finale also.
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. Early practice will take place from 12:30 – 3:30.
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
Northampton’s Matt Hirschman has become a master of the always exciting 100-lap races at the paved quarter mile oval, winning six of the last 12 and he’ll be looking to boost his record number of century run wins this Saturday evening, October 6 when the speedway hosts a $3000-to-win feature.
One Hirschman in the field is hard enough to handle but word has come that his legendary father, five-time NASCAR Whelen Modified champion Tony Hirschman, has filed an entry.
This will mark the first time since 1976 that the elder statesman will be racing at Mahoning Valley. Tony Hirschman earned eight wins at the track, all in Late Models.
Tony Hirschman stands as one of the most prolific Modified stock car drivers ever, amassing a remarkable driving record. Aside from his five NASCAR titles he has also won the coveted Modified Race of Champions (RoC) four times. Son Matt won this year’s classic.
Named one of Modified racing’s top-50 all-time greats, Tony has won at race tracks from Maine to Florida, but never in a Modified at close-to-home Mahoning Valley. He’ll be looking to change that come Saturday.
The Hirschman’s will be joined by another Northampton racer, current NASCAR Whelen Tour star Eric Beers, who is a past Mahoning track champion and second to Matt Hirschman in 100-lap wins with five. Beers is also a past RoC winner.
Earl Paules of Palmerton needs to take the green flag in the race and in doing so will become the 2012 track champ. Paules is also no stranger when it comes to 100-lappers as “The Hurricane” has notched four of them.
Other previous Mahoning 100-lap winners that will be in the show include Bobby Jones, who has two wins and is the defending race winner. Also outgoing champ Tyler Haydt along with Chip Santee, Don Wagner, John Bennett, Lou Strohl and Mike Quinn.
There will be yet another of the RoC winners in action too as Zane Zeiner from Bath is still seeking his first Mahoning 100 lap victory.
Zeiner and Wagner each have a shot at winning $5000 this Saturday provided they win the race. The extra cash comes from the Mahoning Modified Madness Series which concludes with the 100-lapper. There is only one point that separates the pair.
Asphalt Modified drivers from near and far are expecting to converge on the Lehighton oval, with most looking to use this race as the tune-up for the season ending 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.
Saturday will be the final point races of the year for the track’s regular classes which include, Late Models, Street Stocks, Dirt Mods and 4-Cylinder Stocks. The Micro Stock Racing Series will be racing in their season finale also.
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. Early practice will take place from 12:30 – 3:30.
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