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07-17-2016, 03:52 PM
PENNELL, WEBER, CARBONE, BAINBRIDGE & McCARTHY PICK UP RETRO NIGHT WINS AT LANCASTER
Lancaster National Speedway hosted Retro Night on Saturday night with race fans wearing their best “old school” racing shirts and hats plus appearances from the original Batmobile and the KISS This tribute band. The action on the track also had a retro feel to it as some familiar names that have been around Lancaster for quite some time found their way to victory lane.
Mark Pennell of Lancaster, N.Y. picked up his first win of the season in the Sunoco Sportsman. The defending track champion led all but one of the 35 laps in a dominating performance.
Rookie Owen Bednasz and Matt Druar led the 21-car field to the green flag with Druar taking the lead on lap one. Pennell quickly advanced from the fourth starting position to pass Druar on the race’s second lap to take the lead.
Pennell was joined by Jake Lyon at the front of the field and the pair drove away from the pack as the first half of the race went caution free. The yellow flag finally flew on lap 17 for a spin by Tim Nies after his right rear tire went flat. Nies picked up his first career heat win earlier in the night.
A second caution period on lap 25 set up a final 10 lap sprint to the finish with Pennell and Lyon in a four-car freight train with George Skora III and Amy Catalano. Lyon was able to get to Pennell’s back bumper in the closing laps, but could not over take the reigning track champ.
The win was an emotional one for Pennell and the Thompson Racing team as it was their first win since the passing of crew chief Joe Reilly. Jake Jankowiak and several others have stepped up this year to help the Thompsons to try and fill the void left by their departed team member.
Lyon finished second for his best finish since his opening day win. Skora was third followed by Amy Catalano and Billy Burd.
The X-Press Signs Late Models made their second appearance of the 2016 season, and once again it was Bobby Weber of Clarence Center of victory lane at the end of the 25 lap feature. The three-time track champion led 24 laps while en route to the win.
The only lap Weber didn’t lead was the second lap of race when teammate Tommy Catalano got by him on the outside. Catalano, however, spun out on the very next laps in turn four while trying to hang on to the outside groove.
Catalano came back through the field to challenge Weber for the win in a green-white-checkered dash to the finish, but Weber held him off by a car length in the end.
In the Advance Auto Parts Street Stocks, Lou Carbone of Buffalo earned his first career victory. Carbone was involved in a three-car battle for first place early in the race with Jim Bryant and Dave Wilson, but when Bryant spun out after contact with Wilson it gave Carbone lead for good.
Carbone then had to hold off Jerome Hruby during the second half of the race. Hruby was all over the back bumper of the leader, but could not budge Carbone out of the way. The runner up effort by Hruby was a career best finish.
The win made for a long overdue return to victory lane for the Carbone family, which has raced at Lancaster for over 30 years. Lou’s brother Joe was a feature winner in the Street Stocks and Late Models, and Joe’s son Tony currently races in the Sportsman. The Carbone family is a fixture in the grandstands as well, decked out in orange shirts and jackets that match the color of their race cars.
Kevin Bainbridge was credited with his sixth win of the year in the Roaming Buffalo 4-Cylinders. Bainbridge was awarded the win after the original winner was disqualified in post-race tech inspection. Bobby Woch finished second with Rich Bartel in third.
Paul McCarthy of Clarence, N.Y. won a 15-lap exhibition race for the Classic Asphalt Modified Series. The vintage open-wheeled cars were a fitting addition to the Retro Night theme.
Coming up on July 23, Lancaster National Speedway hosts Christmas in July Night. There will be a children’s bike giveaway and an appearance by Santa Claus. The NYPA TQ Midgets will join Lancaster’s three weekly home track divisions. Racing starts at 6:30 p.m.
About Lancaster National Speedway & Dragway: Founded in 1959, Lancaster National Speedway and Dragway is a multi-use facility located on 77 acres just outside of metropolitan Buffalo, N.Y. The facility features a 1/8-mile drag strip, a 1/2-mile oval track and hosts several non-motorsports events such as car shows and concerts. For the latest information on Lancaster National Speedway & Dragway check out our website www.lancasternationalspeedway.com. Additional information for racers and fans can be found on our Facebook page (www.facebook.com/LancasterSpeedway) and on Twitter (@LancasterSpdwy).
RESULTS
SUNOCO SPORTSMAN
Heat Winners: Billy Burd, Tim Nies, Amy Catalano
Feature: MARK PENNELL, Jake Lyon, George Skora III, Amy Catalano, Billy Burd, Tommy Catalano, Kevin Miller, Mike Fiebelkorn, Jr., Tim Nies, Sherri Hogan, Jayme Thompson, Owen Bednasz, Mike Ramos, Jeff Brown, Bobby Weber, Bobby Lippa, Jr., Mike Rogers, Tony Carbone, Matt Druar, Scott Stolzenburg DNS: Neal Dietz, Jr.
X-PRESS SIGNS LATE MODELS
Heat Winners: Dave Whittaker, Bobby Weber
Feature: BOBBY WEBER, Tommy Catalano, Sam Fullone, Billy Osborn, Ron Nurmi, Frank Batista, Jr., Eldon King III, Ron Richter, Dave Whittaker, Scott Nurmi, Bob Minacappeli, Jeff Brown DNS: Terry Weldy
ADVANCE AUTO PARTS STREET STOCKS
Heat Winners: Dave Wilson, Andy Cryan, Keith Flanigan
Feature: LOU CARBONE, Jerome Hruby, Tommy Wentland, Dennis Londos, Ken Maltby, Jarrod Brown, Jim Bryant, Dave Wilson, Lexi Wilson, Keith Flanigan, Rich Sharpe, Don Sitarski, Ed Culliton, Garrett Cleversley, Rick Meyers, Andy Cryan, Mike Dalfonso, Jr., Mike Dalfonso, Sr. DNS: Eric Brown
ROAMING BUFFALO 4-CYLINDERS
Heat Winners: Dave Milbrand, Jr., Frank Prell
Feature: KEVIN BAINBRIDGE, Bobby Woch, Rich Bartel, Jason Anasiewicz, Joe Brunka, Jamie Woods, Dave Milbrand, Jr., Zach Cleversley, Howard Guthire, Billy McNerney, Laurie Krol, Chris Bugenhagen DNS: Austin Hauser DQ: Frank Prell
CLASSIC VINTAGE MODIFIEDS
Heat Winner: Dan Wilmes
Feature: PAUL McCARTHY, Dan Wilmes, Paul Monroe, Tim Janes, Chic, Voit, Bob Ripley DNS Joe Bachmann, Matt Scott
Dave Buchanan
Lancaster National Speedway hosted Retro Night on Saturday night with race fans wearing their best “old school” racing shirts and hats plus appearances from the original Batmobile and the KISS This tribute band. The action on the track also had a retro feel to it as some familiar names that have been around Lancaster for quite some time found their way to victory lane.
Mark Pennell of Lancaster, N.Y. picked up his first win of the season in the Sunoco Sportsman. The defending track champion led all but one of the 35 laps in a dominating performance.
Rookie Owen Bednasz and Matt Druar led the 21-car field to the green flag with Druar taking the lead on lap one. Pennell quickly advanced from the fourth starting position to pass Druar on the race’s second lap to take the lead.
Pennell was joined by Jake Lyon at the front of the field and the pair drove away from the pack as the first half of the race went caution free. The yellow flag finally flew on lap 17 for a spin by Tim Nies after his right rear tire went flat. Nies picked up his first career heat win earlier in the night.
A second caution period on lap 25 set up a final 10 lap sprint to the finish with Pennell and Lyon in a four-car freight train with George Skora III and Amy Catalano. Lyon was able to get to Pennell’s back bumper in the closing laps, but could not over take the reigning track champ.
The win was an emotional one for Pennell and the Thompson Racing team as it was their first win since the passing of crew chief Joe Reilly. Jake Jankowiak and several others have stepped up this year to help the Thompsons to try and fill the void left by their departed team member.
Lyon finished second for his best finish since his opening day win. Skora was third followed by Amy Catalano and Billy Burd.
The X-Press Signs Late Models made their second appearance of the 2016 season, and once again it was Bobby Weber of Clarence Center of victory lane at the end of the 25 lap feature. The three-time track champion led 24 laps while en route to the win.
The only lap Weber didn’t lead was the second lap of race when teammate Tommy Catalano got by him on the outside. Catalano, however, spun out on the very next laps in turn four while trying to hang on to the outside groove.
Catalano came back through the field to challenge Weber for the win in a green-white-checkered dash to the finish, but Weber held him off by a car length in the end.
In the Advance Auto Parts Street Stocks, Lou Carbone of Buffalo earned his first career victory. Carbone was involved in a three-car battle for first place early in the race with Jim Bryant and Dave Wilson, but when Bryant spun out after contact with Wilson it gave Carbone lead for good.
Carbone then had to hold off Jerome Hruby during the second half of the race. Hruby was all over the back bumper of the leader, but could not budge Carbone out of the way. The runner up effort by Hruby was a career best finish.
The win made for a long overdue return to victory lane for the Carbone family, which has raced at Lancaster for over 30 years. Lou’s brother Joe was a feature winner in the Street Stocks and Late Models, and Joe’s son Tony currently races in the Sportsman. The Carbone family is a fixture in the grandstands as well, decked out in orange shirts and jackets that match the color of their race cars.
Kevin Bainbridge was credited with his sixth win of the year in the Roaming Buffalo 4-Cylinders. Bainbridge was awarded the win after the original winner was disqualified in post-race tech inspection. Bobby Woch finished second with Rich Bartel in third.
Paul McCarthy of Clarence, N.Y. won a 15-lap exhibition race for the Classic Asphalt Modified Series. The vintage open-wheeled cars were a fitting addition to the Retro Night theme.
Coming up on July 23, Lancaster National Speedway hosts Christmas in July Night. There will be a children’s bike giveaway and an appearance by Santa Claus. The NYPA TQ Midgets will join Lancaster’s three weekly home track divisions. Racing starts at 6:30 p.m.
About Lancaster National Speedway & Dragway: Founded in 1959, Lancaster National Speedway and Dragway is a multi-use facility located on 77 acres just outside of metropolitan Buffalo, N.Y. The facility features a 1/8-mile drag strip, a 1/2-mile oval track and hosts several non-motorsports events such as car shows and concerts. For the latest information on Lancaster National Speedway & Dragway check out our website www.lancasternationalspeedway.com. Additional information for racers and fans can be found on our Facebook page (www.facebook.com/LancasterSpeedway) and on Twitter (@LancasterSpdwy).
RESULTS
SUNOCO SPORTSMAN
Heat Winners: Billy Burd, Tim Nies, Amy Catalano
Feature: MARK PENNELL, Jake Lyon, George Skora III, Amy Catalano, Billy Burd, Tommy Catalano, Kevin Miller, Mike Fiebelkorn, Jr., Tim Nies, Sherri Hogan, Jayme Thompson, Owen Bednasz, Mike Ramos, Jeff Brown, Bobby Weber, Bobby Lippa, Jr., Mike Rogers, Tony Carbone, Matt Druar, Scott Stolzenburg DNS: Neal Dietz, Jr.
X-PRESS SIGNS LATE MODELS
Heat Winners: Dave Whittaker, Bobby Weber
Feature: BOBBY WEBER, Tommy Catalano, Sam Fullone, Billy Osborn, Ron Nurmi, Frank Batista, Jr., Eldon King III, Ron Richter, Dave Whittaker, Scott Nurmi, Bob Minacappeli, Jeff Brown DNS: Terry Weldy
ADVANCE AUTO PARTS STREET STOCKS
Heat Winners: Dave Wilson, Andy Cryan, Keith Flanigan
Feature: LOU CARBONE, Jerome Hruby, Tommy Wentland, Dennis Londos, Ken Maltby, Jarrod Brown, Jim Bryant, Dave Wilson, Lexi Wilson, Keith Flanigan, Rich Sharpe, Don Sitarski, Ed Culliton, Garrett Cleversley, Rick Meyers, Andy Cryan, Mike Dalfonso, Jr., Mike Dalfonso, Sr. DNS: Eric Brown
ROAMING BUFFALO 4-CYLINDERS
Heat Winners: Dave Milbrand, Jr., Frank Prell
Feature: KEVIN BAINBRIDGE, Bobby Woch, Rich Bartel, Jason Anasiewicz, Joe Brunka, Jamie Woods, Dave Milbrand, Jr., Zach Cleversley, Howard Guthire, Billy McNerney, Laurie Krol, Chris Bugenhagen DNS: Austin Hauser DQ: Frank Prell
CLASSIC VINTAGE MODIFIEDS
Heat Winner: Dan Wilmes
Feature: PAUL McCARTHY, Dan Wilmes, Paul Monroe, Tim Janes, Chic, Voit, Bob Ripley DNS Joe Bachmann, Matt Scott
Dave Buchanan