6/12/10 - HESSTON SPEEDWAY - OFFICIAL PRESS RELEASE
By Christy Miller
Pennsylvania’s toughest bullring was back in action Saturday, June 12th. The Steel Block Bandits raided Hesston Speedway with 34 drivers signing in. Even though a shower moved thru the area in the afternoon and the radar showing more around, the fans packed the stands to watch the great competition. The top prize of $1500 was on the minds of all when the three heat events took to the track. The top six finishers would transfer to the A-main.
Bruce Kane (#1k), Brad Kling (#11), and Chris Harr (#w1) took top honors in the heat events with Joey Leavell (#8L) winning the B-main. The line up was set and 30 laps was the distance. The green dropped and Kane (#1k) took the lead. By lap 4, Allen Brannon (#11n) had moved from his 6th starting spot into the 2nd position. On lap 11, the caution flew as the #50 of Jake Griffith lost the handle in turn 1. Kane set the pace on the restart as the single file steed took the green off turn 4. Brannon (#11n) quickly pulled beside Kane (#1k) to battle for the lead. 11th place starter, Rance Garlock (#19g) found himself in the 3rd position waiting to make his move. Coming off turn 4 to begin the 23rd circuit, Kane (#1k) and Brannon (#11n) touched losing some of their momentum. Garlock (#19g) seen the opening and made it three-wide to take the lead. With 8 laps to go, Garlock (#19g) never looked back. He took the checkered with Allen Brannon (#11n), Bruce Kane (#1k), Brad Kling (#11), and Kyle Merkel (#117) rounding out the top five.
The street stock division was made up of 17 drivers. Two heat events were on the board with the top 4 finishers of each to redraw for their starting position in the main event. Khi Swanger (#88) and Dave Brown (#110) took top honors. With the luck of the draw on their side, Mike Desch (#59) and Rich Swope (#7) set on the front row. With very few cautions, it did not take the third place starter, Bill Henney (#50) long to take command. He was able to continue a strong lead and crossed for the checkered in the top spot. Khi Swanger (#88), Harry Smith (#5), Danny Atherton (#19), and Paul Gambol (#85) rounded out the top five. An announcement was made in victory lane that owner, Dave Eriksen, put a bounty on the #50 of Henney. The prize of $100 will be awarded to the first driver who succeeds in taking the top spot over the dominator.
In the hobby stock division, 16 cars competed. Preston Imler (#54) and Curtis Guyer (#7) were the victors in the heat events. Derek Graybill (#01) set the pace as the field took the green. Graybill (#01) never relinquished his top seat and came home with his very first victory. Brad McGinnis (#13), Curtis Guyer (#7), Lou Wannyn (#77), and Chad Gambol (#13x) rounded out the top five.
For the first time in the 2010 season, the 305 sprints were welcomed back to Hesston. Tyler Bear (#25) and Joe Zap (#33z) took top honors in the two heat events. Billy Ney (#83) and Rodney Peters (#4) were on the front row. After a few yellow flags, Peters was able to hold off the rest of the nineteen car field and become victorious. Tyler Bear (#25), Ryan Lynn (#26), Joe Zap (#33z), and Jim Kennedy (#7) rounded out the top five.
Feel free to visit us on Saturday, June 26th as we will have a 5-division show featuring the Limited Late Models, Street Stocks, Hobby Stocks, Penn Mar Vintage cars, and the 4cyl Mini Stocks. There will also be a hard charger award of $50 given to any driver of any class who is able to make the best advance from his starting position.
NEW!!!
We are NOW ALLOWING PARKING ON the outside of TURN 1 & 2 Each person entering this area must purchase a pit pass for $25.00 and sign in at the pit gate these are on a first come first serve basis, at a later date these spots will be fenced & will be separated from the outside pit area and all will be reserved same as the hill.
Notice
To
all people on the Hill Drive in Viewing ramp, All Spots
Are Reserve Only On The Hill, their are a few spots that are
not reserved and each of these spots can been
purchased for $20.00 for one nights use or can be purchased for
$100.00 for the season, The only cars allowed to park at the fence
are those who have purchased a spot, All other cars may park at the rear
parking area at no extra charge and tail gate with your friends,
please do not park in a spot unless it is your spot! All Spots Are
Reserve Only On The Hill, people have paid for these spots and should not
need to ask anyone to move so they can park in their reserved spot.
We are also in the process of starting a bulk emailing system. Please email the speedway your name and email address to be added to the list. Thank you.
Race Receivers are mandatory for all classes.
New for 2010. There will be an entry fee on anyone wishing to compete in more than one class. Call Speedway office for details.