Archives August 2021

Mill Hall, PA – Early evening thunderstorms forced speedway officials to cancel the Friday night racing program.   It was the second rain cancelation in back to back weeks at the 3/8 mile oval.    

This Friday night, September 3rd, the limited late models will be the headline division for the Lenny Stroud Jr. Memorial.  The Limited Lates will compete in a $1,200 to win race event.  In addition, the Pro Stocks will compete in their summer championship paying $500 to the winner.  The 270 Micro Sprints, 600 Micro Sprints and the Four Cylinders will be part of the 5 division program.  The Stroud Memorial is the final points event of the season for the Limited Late Models. Andrew Yoder is the current point leader with 1,390 points.  He holds a 60 point lead over Mike Smith (1330) and 80 points over Jim Yoder (1310).  Matt Cochran of Williamsport is the defending winner of the Stroud Memorial and the defending track champion.   

The 270 Micro Sprints will compete in their summer championship on Friday, September 10^th.  The 270s will race for $600 to win and $50 to start presented by Murray Ford of Lock Haven.  The RaceSaver Sprint cars, Pro Stocks, 600 Micros and 4 Cylinders will also be of the on the program.    

The final points event of the season will take place on Friday, September 17^th presented by RC Bowman Inc.  The five division show will include the RaceSaver Sprint Cars, Pro Stocks, 270 Micro Sprints, 600 Micro Sprints, and the 4 Cylinders.  

The speedway will have an off week on September 24^th for an event on the fairgrounds.  Then during the month of October, the speedway will switch over to Saturday for 2 big nights of racing.  

Bill’s Happy Camper of Mill Hall will present the Nittany 40 for the RaceSaver Sprint Cars on Saturday, October 2^nd.  In addition, the Sprints, the Pro Stocks will compete in the CW Smith Memorial.  The 270 Micros, 600 Micros and 4 Cylinders will be part of the racing program. 

Then the season finale will take place on Saturday, October 9^th when Strouse Electric presents the Super Late Model 50 paying $5,000 to win.  The Pro Stocks, 270s, 600s and 4 Cylinders will also be part of the racing program.  

For the latest updates and events at the Clinton County Speedway, visit the website, www.clintoncountyspeedway.com or like us on Facebook. 

Mill Hall, PA – Clinton County Speedway officials had to cancel the Friday, August 20th racing event as a storm came across the fairgrounds soaking the speedway surface. The speedway will now focus its attention on three upcoming summer championships.
This coming Friday, August 27th, Leonard Landscape Supply will present a 5 division racing program with the Pro Stocks competing in a 20 lap championship event paying $500 to win. In addition to the Pro Stocks, the Laurel Highlands RaceSaver sprint cars, the 270 Micro Sprints, 600 Micro Sprints and 4 cylinders will be part of the night’s racing program.
On Friday, September 3rd, the Limited Late Models will return and compete in the annual Lenny Stroud Jr. Memorial Race. The Pro Stocks, the 270 Micro Sprints, 600 Micro Sprints and 4 cylinders will be part of the program.
The 270 Micro Sprints will compete in their summer championship on Friday, September 10th. The 270s will race for $600 to win and $50 to start, presented by Murray Ford of Lock Haven. The RaceSaver Sprint cars, Pro Stocks, 600 Micros and 4 Cylinders will also be of the evening event.
The final points event of the season will take place on Friday, September 17th presented by RC Bowman Inc. The five division show will include the RaceSaver Sprint Cars, Pro Stocks, 270 Micro Sprints, 600 Micro Sprints, and the 4 Cylinders.
Current Points Leaders are as follows: RaceSaver Sprint Cars: Garrett Bard-1490, Dale Schweikart-1210, Scott Lutz-1185.Limited Late Models: Andrew Yoder-1390, Mike Smith-1330, Jim Yoder-1310.Pro Stocks: Brandon Moser- 3410, Cory Long-3250, Noah Jensen-3000.270 Micro Sprints: Jeffrey Weaver-3060, Timmy Bittner-2555, Skeetz Hockenbrock-2460.600 Micro Sprints: Jeffrey Weaver-2980, Timmy Bittner-2740, Cody Hauck-2590, Sierra Hauck-2590. Four Cylinders: Blake Snyder-3090, Maddox Smith-2565, Jimmy Moyer-2350.
Weekly racing action begins with gates opening at 5PM, Hot Laps at 7PM and Racing at 7:30.
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Mill Hall – The Clinton County Speedway hosted the 410 Sprint Cars for the first time in over a decade at the 3/8^th mile oval.   The Kunkletown Kid, Ryan Lynn topped the field of 34 Sprint Cars to claim the $4,000 payday presented by NAPA and Toner Auto Parts with stores in Mill Hall and Jersey Shore.  AJ Stroup won the Pro Stock feature and Maddox Smith won the 4 Cylinders feature.

Brandon Spithaler of Evans City, PA set a fast time during time trials with a lap of 13.233 seconds.  Heat races were won by Ryan Smith, Joe Kata III of Goshen, NY, Todd Gracey of Glenville and Alex Bright of Collegeville. Adam Carberry of Hilltown won the consi.

Ryan Smith and Billy Dietrich of Aspers, PA were the front row starters for the 35 lap Sprint Car Main event.   Smith took the lead at the drop of the green flag and raced hard with Dietrich through turns one and two.  At the completion of lap number five, Smith continued to lead while Dietrich and Alex Bright battled for second with Darin Gallagher and Brandon Spithaler completing the top five.  On lap number seven, Bright was able to pass Dietrich for the runner up position. 

The first caution of the night occurred on lap number twelve when Tyler Bear spun in turn two.   While under the caution, Spithaler’s brakes caught on fire ending his night of competition.  Smith again performed a flawless restart to pull away from Bright, with Dietrich in third and Mark Smith moved into fourth and Gallagher in fifth.   Smith continued to pace the field, while Bright, Dietrich and Mark Smith were in a contested battle for the second, third and fourth positions.   The caution came back out on lap number 26, when Joe Kata’s car stopped in turns three and four.   Smith was able to maintain the lead while Bright and Dietrich were in a fierce battle for second.  Dietrich would make a pass for the second position in turns one and two, while Bright would make a comeback down the back stretch and reclaim the spot as the duo exited turn number four.   On lap number 31, Dietrich was able to secure the runner up position forcing Bright to battle with Mark Smith.   Two late race cautions bunched the field back up with two laps remaining.   Smith held off Dietrich for the win, over Bright, Mark Smith and Darin Gallagher.  Sixth through tenth were Davie Franke, Ryan Kissinger, Mike Thompson who was the hard charger coming from the 24^th position, followed by Derek Locke and Austin Bishop. 

“It’s awesome to be part of this,” said Smith in victory lane.  “The track was excellent; I could run high or low and this was a great event, and we look forward to coming back again.”   The top three finishers in victory lane were appreciative of the large crowd in attendance and appreciated the opportunity to be part of this historical moment at Clinton County. 

In Pro Stock competition, AJ Stroup and Robert Tressler started on the front row for the 15 lap main event.  Stroup led Tressler on the opening lap.  On the second lap three cars tangled to bring out the caution.  Following the restart, fifth place starter Cory Long managed to take the second spot from Tressler.  On lap number 7, Brandon Moser passed Tressler for third, as the top four cars were in a close battle for the lead.  A few laps later Tommy Dawson began to battle Tressler for the fourth spot.  Stroup continued to lead every lap to claim the victory over Long.  Dawson passed Moser on the final circuit to take the third position, Moser was fourth and Tressler completed the top five.   Moser and Stroup won the qualifiers.

Lee Zook and Joey Snook started on the front row of the 4 Cylinder feature event.  On the opening lap Dillan Craft brought out the caution and had to take his car to the pit area.   Upon the restart, two more cars got together to slow the field caused by Dustin Stimely and Zack Rill.  Once the race was restarted Snook took the early lead, by the completion of lap number three, Maddox Smith advanced from eighth to take the front position.  On lap number four, the red flag came out when Gage Wilson rolled his car.  The driver was okay.   Smith was challenged early by Lee Zook.  The ninth place starter, Blake Snyder marched his way up to second by the completion of lap number seven.  Smith, Snyder and Zook held the top three positions.  Keith Haagen passed Skyler Witchley for fourth with two laps remaining.   Smith held on to win his second feature event of the weekend, over Snyder, Zook, Haagen and Witchley.  Sixth through tenth were Andrew Rickets, John Baney, Chris Small, Brain Snook and Kyle Strouse.  Heat race winners were Witchley, Smith and Joey Snook 

The Clinton County Speedway returns this Friday night with racing action.  Leonard’s Landscape and Supply will present the Pro Stocks in a $500 to win summer championship.  In addition, the Limited Late Models, 270 Micros, 600 Micros and 4 Cylinders will be part of the program.   Gates will open at 5Pm, Hot laps are at 7PM and Racing begins at 7:30PM. 

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410 Sprint Cars: 1. Ryan Smith, 2. Billy Dietrich 3. Alex Bright 4. Mark Smith 5. Darin Gallagher 6. Davie Franek 7. Ryan Kissinger 8. Mike Thompson 9. Derek Locke 10. Austin Bishop 11. Josh Beamer 12. Joe Kata III 13. Dakota Hamilton 14. Doug Hammaker 15. Drew Ritchey 16. Adam Carberry 17. Dale Schweikart 18. Mike Koehler 19. Johnny Smith 20. Ryan Linder 21. Brandon Spithaler 22. Tyler Bear 23. Jack Sodeman 24. Todd Gracey   DNS: John Walp, Kyle Colwell, Tylor Cochran, Aaron Jacobus, Andrew Jacobus, Mike Lutz, Dwight Leppo, Jesse Pruchnik, Jacob Balliet

Heat Races: R. Smith, J. Kata, T. Gracey, A. Bright Consi: A. Carberry

Pro Stocks: 1. AJ Stroup 2. Cory Long 3. Tommy Dawson 4. Brandon Moser 5. Robert Tressler 6. Noah Jensen 7. Rich Fye 8. AY Schilling 9. Noah Kissinger 10. Rooster Peters 

Heat Races: Stroup and Moser

4 Cylinders: 1. Maddox Smith 2. Blake Snyder 3. Lee Zook 4. Keith Haagen 5. Skyler Witchley 6. Andrew Ricketts 7. John Baney 8. Chris Small 9. Brian Snook 10. Kyle Strouse 11. Tim Muthler 12. Hunter Flook 13. Coty Maines 14. Gage Wilson 15. Dakota Hamilton 16. Dustin Stimely 17. Zach Rill 18. Dillan Craft DNS: Joey Snook, John Stringfellow, Gavin Bilbay

Heat Races: Witchley Smith & J. Snook

Mill Hall – Jared Zionkowski from Wyalusing, PA claimed the Race Saver Sprint Car feature event Friday night for the first of two nights of racing at the Clinton County Speedway.  The win was the third of his career at the 3/8^th mile oval.   Brandon Moser claimed the Pro Stock victory, Derek Swartz of Jersey Shore won the 600 Micro Sprints, Timmy Bittner of Beech Creek won the 270 Micros and Renovo’s Maddox Smith won the 4 Cylinder main event. 

Jarrett Cavalet and Jeffrey Weaver started on the front row for the 25 lap Race Saver Sprint Car main event.   Weaver took command of the field and by lap five led Cavalet, Kyle Colwell, Mike Lutz, and Austin Greenland.  On lap number 6, Lutz and Greenland brought out the caution flag for an incident in turn number four.   On the restart, Weaver opened up a three car length advantage over Cavalet.   On lap number 8, Colwell was in a battle for the runner up position and brought out the red flag when his car rolled onto its side and also collected Dakota.   Both drivers were okay and able to rejoin the race.   Jared Zionkowski, who started eighth moved into the top five on lap number 8 and secured the runner up position by lap number 10.   Zionkowski used the high side of the speedway and began to reel in Weaver as the leaders began to encounter lapped traffic.

At the halfway mark of the race Weaver had Zionkowski glued to his rear bumper followed by Cavalet, Dylan Proctor and Ryan Lynn.   Weaver and Zionkowski continued to battle through lapped traffic.  After completing lap number 18, Weaver attempted to dive under a lapped car.  The two cars touched, and Weaver’s car flipped at the end of the front stretch.  Weaver was okay.   Zionkowski inherited the lead with Cavalet, Lynn, Proctor and Josh Beamer restarting in the top five.     Lynn took the runner up position with two laps remaining.   Zionkowski claimed the victory over Lynn, Cavalet, Josh Beamer and Dylan .  Garret Bard, who started 19^th rallied to finish sixth, Tylor Cochran, Dustin Prettyleaf, Matt Tebbs and Corey Brungard completed the top ten.  Heat races were won by Reed Thompson and Dakota Schweikart.

Bradley Benton led the first lap of the Pro Stock feature event.   By lap number two AY Schilling took the lead.  Two laps later, Brandon Moser raced this way to the front of the field.   By lap seven, it was a four car battle between Moser, Schilling, Robert Tressler and Noah Jensen.   On lap number ten, Corey Long entered the top five.  Moser held off the challenges of Schilling for the win.  Tressler was third, Long fourth and Jensen completed the top five.  Heats were won by Schilling and Tressler. 

Mac Wert and Hayden Walizer brought the field of 270 Micro Sprints to the start of the feature event.   A first lap caution occurred as the field exited turn number four involving six cars.  All drivers were okay.   With a complete restart, Timmy Bittner took the lead heading down the back straightaway.   By the completion of lap number five, Bittner led Hayden Walizer, Jeffrey Weaver, Hunter Zimmerman and Skeetz Hockenbrock.  On lap nine, Hockenbrock and Shawn Musser passed Zimmerman to take over fourth and fifth positions.  The top five remained unchanged in the race to the checkered flag, with Bittner winning over Walizer, Weaver, Hockenbrock, and Musser.  Sixth through tenth were Kyler Stahl, Levi Brungard, Brad Snyder, Hunter Zimmerman, and Cory Stabley.  Heats were won by Weaver and Walizer. 

Derek Swartz started on the pole position for the 600 Micro Sprint Feature.  Swartz battled with Jeff Gyuina for the first three laps.  Timmy Bittner took the runner up position on lap four.  On lap number nine, Johnny Smith moved into third, making it a three car battle for the lead.  With two laps to go, Smith passed Bittner but was unable to catch Swartz.  The event went nonstop with Swartz winning his second feature of the year over Smith Bittner, Gyuina and Weaver.  Heats were won by Swartz and Smith.

Coty Maines led the opening laps of the four cylinder feature.  By lap number seven Larry Beecher took the lead.  Two laps later Chris Small took the lead.   Meanwhile Maddox Smith continued to work his way up through the field from his eleventh starting spot and took the lead with two laps to go.  Smith claimed the win over Small, Blake Snyder, Hunter Flook and Larry Beecher.  Heats were won by Small, Keith Haagen and Beecher.

The Clinton County Speedway races again on Saturday as part of its two day show.  The 410 Sprint Cars return to Clinton County for the first time in more than a decade.  NAPA and Toner Auto Parts will present a $4,000-to-win event for the 410 Sprint Cars.  In addition, the Pro Stocks and 4 Cylinders will be on the program.  Gates will open at 4PM, Hot laps at 6:30PM and Racing begins at 7PM.

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RaceSaver Sprint Cars: 1. Jared Zionkowski 2. Ryan Lynn 3. Jarrett Cavalet 4. Josh Beamer 5. Dylan Proctor 6. Garrett Bard 7. Tylor Cochran 8. Dustin Prettyleaf 9. Matt Tebbs 10. Corey Brungard 11. Dakota Schweikart 12. Dale Schweikart 13. Reed Thompson 14. Dave Guss Jr. 15. Mariah Romig 16. Jeffrey Weaver 17. Kyle Colwell 18. Scott Lutz 19. Austin Greenland

Pro Stocks: 1. Brandon Moser 2. AY Schilling 3. Robert Tressler 4. Cory Long 5. Noah Jensen 6. Rich Fye 7. Rooster Peters 8. Gary Mellott 9. Bradley Benton 10. Marc Bitler

270 Micros: 1. Timmy Bittner 2. Haden Walizer 3. Jeffrey Weaver 4. Skeetz Hockenbrock 5. Shaun Musser 6. Kyler Stahl 7. Levi Brungard 8. Brad Snyder 9. Hunter Zimmerman 10. Cory Stabley 11. Aidan Adams 12. Mitchell Holden 13. Mathew Dixon 14. Mac Wert 15. Logan Hammaker 16. Mac Wert 17. Logan Hammaker 18. Bobby Sanso 19. James Bilger DNS Rich Damore, James Bilger

600 Micros: 1. Derek Swartz 2. Johnny Smith 3. Timmy Bittner 4. Jeff Gyuina 5. Jeffrey Weaver 6. Dustin Roberts 7. Ethan Spotts 8. Mitchell Holden 9. Dan Tripoli DNS Dan Tripoli

Four Cylinders: 1 Maddow Smith 2. Chris Small 3. Blake Snyder 4. Hunter Flook 5. Larry Beecher 6. Chloe Smith 7. John Stringfellow 8. John Baney 9. Coty Maines 10. John Bower 11. Andrew Ricketts 12. Brent Taylor 13. Nick Snook 14. Zack Rill 15. Kyle Strouse 16. Emily Brouse 17. Gage Wilson 18. Joey Snook 19. Bryan Hackenberg 20. Tim Muthler 21. Dillan Craft 22. Keith Haagen 23. Skyler Witchley DNS Andy Margosiak

Mill Hall, PA – The Clinton County Speedway is preparing for a 2 race weekend this Friday August 13^th and Saturday August 14^th.   The highlight of the weekend will be the return of the 410 Sprint Cars, which have not competed at the 3/8^th mile oval since 2011. 

The 410 Sprint Cars will compete in a $4,000-to-win, $400 to start race presented by NAPA and Toner Auto Parts.  The show will feature time trials for the 410 Sprint Cars, heat races and a 35 lap main event.   In addition, the Sprint Cars, the Pro Stocks and the Four Cylinders will be part of the program.

“We have had a number of drivers express interest in this race from across the state of Pennsylvania and New York,” says race promoter Jason McCahan.  “Some of the latest drivers to contact us about racing with us include Billy Dietrich from Aspers, PA; Joe Kata and the Kata Racing Team, the Jacobus Brothers Racing Team featuring Andrew and Aaron Jacobus from Lindley NY.  We are expecting a mix of 410s and 360s and maybe some 305s.”

“It should be a great weekend for the 410s, and we know the fans are really looking forward to this show,” adds McCahan.  The last high profile race for the 410 Sprint Cars was on June 5^, 2011, when Lance Dewease won at Clinton County.  

Gates for Saturday will open at 4PM.  Hot laps will be at 6:30 PM with Time Trails and qualifying starting at 7PM.  NAPA Auto Parts is locally owned and operated by Toner Auto Parts with stores in Lock Haven and Jersey Shore. 

The Friday night portion of the weekend will also feature Sprint Cars.  Friday the RaceSaver Sprints will be the headline plus the Pro Stocks, 270 Micro Sprints, 600 Micro Sprints, and the Four Cylinders.  The race will be presented by Brigandi, Gleghorn & Haffley Insurance Agency of Lock Haven.  Gates for Friday will open at 5PM, Hot laps at 7PM and Racing at 7:30.

Camping is permitted at the fairgrounds.  For the latest speedway information visit the website www.clintoncountyspeedway.com or follow us on Facebook.

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For Immediate Release
August 6, 2021

Mill Hall – Jim Yoder of Selinsgrove picked up his 45th career feature event on Friday night by winning the Limited Late Model feature event. Brandon Moser in the Pro Stocks, Timmy Bittner of Beech Creek won the 270 Micro Sprints, while Dillan Craft in the Four Cylinders and Jeff Gyunia of Muncy in the 600 Micro Sprints were winners.

Joe Loffredo and Tim Luben brought the field of Limited Late Models up to speed for the start of the 25 lap main event Loffredo led the first lap with Jim Yoder and Matt Cochran running in close contention. Yoder took the lead on lap number two with Cochran and Andrew Yoder in the top three. The top three ran in a tight battle, as Mike Smith of Renovo added his car into the mix making it a four car race for the lead. At the halfway point of the race, Jim Yoder led Matt Cochran, Andrew Yoder, Smith and Loffredo.

On lap number 15, Andrew Yoder passed Cochran for the runner up position, as the leaders began to encounter lapped traffic. The race’s final caution came out on lap number 20, when Tim Luben tagged the front stretch wall and stopped at the entry of turn number one. The veteran driver, Jim Yoder held off the challenges of his nephew Andrew Yoder to claim this third win of the season. Matt Cochran finished third, over Smith and Loffredo. Sixth through tenth were Len Stroud Sr., Buddy Westfall, Tim Luben, Matt Adams, and Kaiden Bard. Heats were won by Jim Yoder and Matt Adams.

In the Pro Stock competition, Bradly Benton and AJ Stroup started on the front row. Stroup took the early lead, but Benton battled back to claim the top spot on lap number three. The events’ only caution took place on lap number 2, when Kris Orwig Sr. spun, in turn two. By the completion of lap number five, Benton led Stroup, Brandon Moser, Cory Long and Ray Rothfuss. The top five continued to battle for position, with Moser able to take the second spot away on lap number eleven. One lap later, he challenged for the lead and eventually took the position away from Benton. Meanwhile, Stoup and Long were battling for third. Long took the third position on the white flag lap. As the checkered flag waived, Moser claimed his eighth career victory at the speedway over Benton, Long, Stroup and Rothfuss. Sixth through tenth were AY Schilling, Rich Fye, Noah Jensen, Jason Smith, and Chris Orwig Sr. Heat races were won by Moser and Stroup.

Tyler Clowes and Cory Stabley started on the front row of the 270 Micro Sprint feature event. Clowes led the first two circuits, then mechanical issues developed forcing the driver to stop on the speedway to bring out the caution. Clowes’ misfortune gave the lead to Beech Creek’s Timmy Bittner, who was running second and had advanced from the eighth starting position. On the restart, it was Bittner leading Tom Quiggle, Jeffrey Weaver, Pat Bealer, and Stabley.

On lap number five, Bealer moved into the runner up spot as Denny Rinehimer moved into the top five. At the halfway point of the race, Bitner was holding off the challenge of Bealer, while Weaver, Skeetz Hockenbrock and Rinehimer completed the top five. With three laps remaining, Bittner and Bealer started to encounter lapped traffic. Bittner held off the challenge of Bealer to claim the victory, Weaver was third, Hockenbrock was fourth and Rinehimer was fifth. The rest of the top ten were Shawn Musser, Matthew Dixon, Dan Wertman, Cory Stabley, and James Bilger. Heat races were won by Bealer, Clowes, and Hockenbrock.

Dexter Strawser and Jeff Gyunia led the 600 Micro Sprints to the green flag. Strawser and Gyuina fan first and second with Cody Hauck, Sierra Hauck, and Jeffrey Weaver in the top five. On lap number seven, Cody Hauck took the runner up position shuffling Gyunia back to third with Sierra Hauck in fourth and Timmy Bittner in fifth. The caution flag waved on lap eleven for the 26B of Brenden Wallace. Following the restart Hauck passed Strawser and would take the checkered flag. Following the race, the top three were to be tech inspected, Hauck refused his tech inspection and forfeited the win, while Strawser and Bittner did not report to the tech area and were also disqualified. Jeff Gyuina was credited with the win. Rodney Westhaver was second, Jeffrey Weaver, Sierra Hauck and Mitchell Holden completed the top five. Heat races were won by Hauck and Strawser.

In Four Cylinder competition, Gavin Bilbay and Joey Snook started on the front row. Snook took the early lead with Chloe Smith, Skylar Witchley, Keith Haagen and Tyler Watson in the top five. The caution came out on lap number four for Chloe Smith. Snook continued to lead until lap number nine, when Haagen made a pass for the lead. On lap number eleven, Garrett Watkins passed Haagen and led the final two laps with Dillan Craft, Watson, Witchley, and Gage Wilson and Chole Smith. Following post-race inspection, Watkins was disqualified giving the win to Craft. The remainder of the top ten were Hunter Flook, Andrew Rickets, Damian Hand, John Baney and Brian Hackenberg. Heats were won by Chris Small, Skylar Witchley, and Keith Haagen.

The Clinton County Speedway returns this week with a two race weekend. On Friday, August 13th, Brigandi, Gleghorn & Haffley Insurance Agency will present a five division show featuring the RaceSaver Sprint Cars, the Pro Stocks, the 270 Micro Sprints, the 600 Micro Sprints and the Four Cylinders. Gates will open at 5PM, Hot-laps at 7PM and Racing at 7:30PM.

Then on Saturday, August 14th the 410 Sprint Cars will make their return to Clinton County in more than a decade. NAPA and Toner Auto Parts will present a $4,000-to-win event for the 410 Sprint Cars. In addition, the Pro Stocks and 4 Cylinders will be on the program. Gates will open at 4PM, Hot laps at 6:30PM and Racing begins at 7PM.

For the latest speedway information follow us on Facebook or our website, www.clintoncountyspeedway.com

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Limited Late Models: 1. Jim Yoder, 2. Andrew Yoder, 3. Matt Cochran 4. Mike Smith 5. Joe Loffredo 6. Len Stroud Sr. 7. Buddy Westfall 8. Tim Luben 9. Matt Adams 10. Kaiden Bard 11. Chris Leitzel 12. Denny Fourney. Heats: Jim Yoder and Matt Adams

Pro Stocks 1. Brandon Moser 2. Bradley Benton 3. Cory Long 4. AJ Stroup 5. Ray Rothfuss 6. AY Schilling 7. Rich Fye 8. Noah Jensen 9. Jason Smith 10. Kris Orwig S. 11. Rooster Peters 12. Todd Geyer Sr. DNS Robert Tressler Heat Races: Brandon Moser and AJ Stroup

270 Micros: 1. Timmy Bittner 2. Pat Bealer 2. Jeffrey Weaver 4. Skeetz Hockenbrock 5. Denny Rinehimer 6. Shaun Musser 7. Matthew Dixon 8. Dan Wertman 9. Cory Stabley 10. James Bilger 11. Levi Brungard 12. Fran Gentile 13. Rich Damore 14. Mitchell Holden 15. Tom Quiggle 16. Jake Jones 17. Greg Robinson 18. Tyler Clowes 19. Logan Hammaker 20. Haden Walizer 21. Sam Chamberlin Heat Races: Pat Bealer, Skeetz Hockenbrock, and Tyler Clowes.

600 Micro Sprints: 1. Jeff Gyuina, 2. Rodney Westhaver 3. Jeffrey Weaver 4. Sierra Hauck 5. Mitchell Holden 6. Matt Foster 7. Dan Tripoli 8. Ethan Spotts 9. Brenden Wallace DQ: Cody Hauck, Timmy Bittner, Dexter Strawser Heats Races Cody Hauck, and Dexter Strawser

4 Cylinders: 1. Dillan Craft 2. Tyler Watson 3. Skylar Witchley 4. Gage Wilson 5. Gage Wilson 6. Chloe Smith 7. Hunter Flook 8. Andrew Ricketts 9. Damian Hand 10. John Baney 11. Bryan Hackenberg 12. Coty Maines 13. Keith Haagen 14. Zach Rill 15. Blake Snyder 16. Joe Snook 17. Brett Shirk 18. Dakota Hamilton 19. Chris Small 20. Tim Muthler 21. Gavin Bilbay 22. Brain Snook DQ Garrett Watkins Heat Races: Chris Small, Skyler Witchley and Keith Haagen.

For Immediate Release
August 5, 2021

Mill Hall, PA – The Clinton County Speedway hosted a mid-week special race to coincide with the 48^th annual Clinton County Fair.  The Micro Sprints competed in $500 to win events and were claimed by Timmy Bittner of Beech Creek in the 600 Micro Sprints and Wyatt Rotz in the 270 Micro Sprints.  Wapwallopen’s Noah Jensen won the Pro Stock feature event, while the Four Cylinder Features were won by Jimmy Moyer and Blake Snyder.

Johnny Smith of Scranton jumped into the lead of the 600 Micro Sprints at the drop of the green flag.  After the completion of lap number two, a pair of cars tangled in turn number four to bring out the caution.   Following the restart, Smith would lead one more lap before third place starter Timmy Bittner would make the pass exiting turn number two.   Cody Hauck, who started fourth, would move into the runner up position on lap number six.   Lock Haven’s Jeffrey Weaver advanced into the third spot on lap number eight.   At the midway point, Bittner led Hauck, Weaver, Trevor Teats and Smith.  

Josh Beamer advanced from his 10^th starting spot into the top five by the completion of lap number 13.   Bittner maintained the top spot throughout the final five laps of the 20 lap feature to win over Hauck by 2.145 seconds.   Hauck was second, Weaver was third, followed by Beamer and Smith.  Sixth through tenth were Sierra Hauck, Trevor Teats, Jeff Gyuina, Kyle Knopp and Dan Tripoli.  Heat races were won by Teats, and C. Hauck. 

Mac Wert and Wyatt Rotz started on the front row of the 270 Micro Sprint 20 lap main event.   Wert would lead the first lap, before Rotz took command of the field on lap number two.   By lap number eight, Rotz was working his way through lapped traffic with Shawn McAndrew, Troy Whitesel, Timmy Bittner and Ross Perchak in the top five.   Perchack who started twelfth, continued to march his way towards the front of the back.  By lap 13, Perchack was up to second place and began to challenge Rotz.  On lap number 16, Perchak took the lead from Rotz and appeared to be on his way to victory.  With two laps remaining, Perchack’s car slowed on the back stretch to bring out the caution.  Rotz inherited the lead and held off Sean McAndrew for the win.   Jeffrey Weaver finished third, Troy Whitesel was fourth and Mike Shuckers was fifth.  Sixth through tenth were Shaun Musser, Cody Siegel, Brayden Spencer, Skeetz Hockenbrock and Gary Keister.   Heats were won by Brayden Spencer, Skeetz Hockenbrock and Mike Shuckers.  Matthew Dixon won the B-Main. 

Jason Smith led the opening lap of the Pro Stock feature event.  By lap number two, third place starter AY Schilling took over the top position.   Noah Jensen who started fourth moved into second and passed Schilling for the lead by the completion of lap number six.  At the halfway point of the event, Jensen was leading Schilling, Corey Long, Ray Rothfuss and Brad Benton.   A few late race cautions bunched the field on Jensen’s reach bumper, but he was able to hold off the challenges of Schilling and Long.  Rich Fye moved into the top five on lap number ten.  Jensen continued to claim the victory over Schilling, Long, Rothfuss and Fye.   Sixth through tenth were Todd Geyer, Rooster Peters, Johnny Bouse,  Kris Orwig Sr and  Tim Shirk.  Moser and Schilling won the heats. 

On the opening lap of the four-cylinder feature, 2 cars rolled over in turn number two.   Following the complete restart, pole sitter Gage Wilson led the first four laps.  Maddox Smith advanced from sixth and led lap number five.   On the following lap eighth place starter Jimmy Moyer took the lead from Smith.   Blake Snyder took over second with two laps remaining.  Moyer claimed the win over Snyder, Garrett Watkins, Scott Englert and Shawn Stahl. Sixth through tenth were Dakota Hamilton, Andrew Ricketts, Coty Maines, Zach Rill and Hunter Flook.

In the make up four cylinder event, Maddox Smith led the early laps of the race.  Dylan Craft and Blake Snyder were right on Smith’s bumper in a three car race for the lead.   Snyder passed Smith on lap number nine as John Bower and Jimmy Moyer moved into the top five.   Moyer worked his way up to second on lap number 11 but couldn’t catch Snyder.   Snyder claimed the win over Moyer and Craft.  Scott Engler was fourth and Smith was fifth.

The Clinton County Speedway returns this Friday with another five division show featuring the Limited Late Models, Pro Stocks, 270 Micros, 600 Micros and the Four Cylinders.  The race is presented by Century 21 – First Choice Realty and real estate agent Bob Boob.   The night will also include a coin and candy scramble for the kids at intermission with $500 in cash for kids 12 and under.  Gates will open at 5PM, Hotlaps are at 7PM and Racing is at 7:30PM

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270 Micros 1. Wyatt Rotz 2. Sean McAndrew 3. Jeffrey Weaver 4. Troy Whitesel 5. Mike Shuckers 6, Shaun Musser 7. Cody Siegel 8. Brayden Spencer 9. Skeetz Hockenbrock 10. Gary Keister 11. Devan Blou 12. Jillian Maurer 13. Tom Quiggle 14. Haden Walizer 15. Mitchell Holden 16, Cory Stabley 17 Zach Glass 18. Ross Perchak 19. Mac Wert 20. Rich Damore 21. Luke Hess 22. Mathew Dixson 23. Timmy Bittner 24. Tyler Clowes DNS Rich DaMore, Levi Brungard, Brain Bender, Sam Chamberlin

Heat Races: Brayden Spencer, Skeetz Hockenbrock, Mike Shuckers B-Main: Matthew Dixson

600 Micros 1. Timmy Bittner 2. Cody Hauck 3. Jeffrey Weaver 4. Josh Beamer 5. Johnny Smith 6. Sierra Hauck 7. Trevor Teats 8. Jeff Gyuina 9. Kyle Knopp 10. Dan Tripolli 11. Michell Holden 12. Tyler Brehm 13. Eric Knopp 14. Jim Young

Heat Races: Trevor Teats, Cody Hauck

Pro Stocks: 1. Noah Jensen 2. AY Schilling 3. Cory Long 4. Ray Rothfuss 5. Rich Fye 6 Todd Geyer 7. Rooster Peters 8. Johnny Bouse 9. Kris Orwig Sr 10. Tim Shirk 11. Bradley Benton 12. Brandon Moser 13. Jason Smith

Heat Races:  Brandon Moser, AY Schilling

4 Cylinders: 1. Jimmy Moyer 2. Blake Snyder 3. Garrett Watkins 4. Scott Englert 5. Shawn Stahl 6 Dakota Hamilton 7. Andrew Ricketts 8. Coty Maines 9. Zach Rill 10. Hunter Flook 11. Maddox Smith 12. Gage Wilson 13. Bentley Williamson 14. Adam Campbell 15. Brent Taylor 16. Joey Snook 17. Brian Snook 18. Tim Muthler 19. Tyler Stahl 20. Dillan Craft 21. Kyle Strouse DNS: John Bower, Keith Haagen, Larry Beacher, Jr., Lee Zook, Gavin Bilbay, Larry Beacher Jr., John Baney, Tyler Ulsh, Johnny Stingfellow

Heat Races: Jimmy Moyer, John Bower, Adam Campbell B-Main Keith Haagen

4 Cylinder Make Up Feature: 1. Blake Snyder 2. Jimmy Moyer 3. Dylan Craft 4. Scott Englert 5, Maddox Smith 6. John Bower 7. Kyle Strouse 8. Tim Muthler 9. Keith Haagen 10. Nick Snook 11. Joey Snook 12. Joshua Thompson 13. Larry Beacher 14. Shawn Stahl 15. Skyler Witchley 16. Katelynn Sementelli 17. Jonathan Stringfellow 18. John Baney 19. Hunter Flook DNS Emily Brouse, Kris Orwig

Mill Hall – Garrett Bard of Wells Tannery battled Wapwallopen’s John Walp for the win with a stout field of RaceSaver Sprint cars on Friday night at the Clinton County Speedway.  The win was the third of the season for Bard at the 3/8^th mile oval.   Ray Rothfuss of Muncy won the Pro Stocks, Jeffrey Weaver of Lock Haven won the 270 Micro Sprints, Johnny Smith of Scranton won the 600 Micro Sprints and Dylan Craft of Muncy Valley won the Four Cylinders.

Twenty-seven RaceSaver Sprint Cars signed in for the competition on Friday night.   Austin Greenland and Ian Cummings brought the field up to speed at the drop of the green flag.  Fourth place starter, John Walp used the outside line to power to the front to lead the opening lap with sixth place starter Dylan Proctor of Lock Haven following in the runner up position.   Bard who started tenth was also using the top side of the speedway to advance up through the field.   By lap number five, Bard was in second with Josh Beamer, Procter and Greenland running in the top five.   Two cautions on laps seven and eight slowed the field briefly, with Walp being strong on both restarts.  

On the eleventh circuit, Walp, Bard and Beamer maintained the top three positions while fifth place starter Devin Brennan and twelfth place starter Jared Zionkowski cracked into the top five as the leaders were weaving through lapped traffic.   On lap number eighteen, Bard passed Walp while in lapped traffic to make the winning move.   The final caution of the race occurred on lap number 21 when Beamer’s car stopped on the speedway.   Bard held off Walp’s challenges on the restart to claim the victory over Walp Brennan, Zionkowski and Dominic Melair.  Sixth through tenth were Scott Lutz, Austin Greenland, Dylan Proctor, who was called for a jump on the last restart, Jeffrey Weaver and Mike Melair.  Heat races were won by Dustin Prettyleaf, Dominic Melair, and Beamer.  Weaver won the B-Main.

Ray Rothfuss started on the outside of the front row and commanded the Pro Stock feature main event.  The event was red flagged on lap number four when Robert Tressler tangled with two cars and rolled down the front straightaway.  All drivers were ok.   Following the restart, Rothfuss continued to pace the field with AJ Hoffman running second, followed by Corey Long, Brandon Moser and Noah Jensen.  Long took over the runner up position on the final lap, Moser was second followed by Kris Orwig and Rich Fye.  Heats were won by John Bouse and Robert Tressler.

Aiden Adams took the lead from his second starting position in the 270 Micro Sprint feature.   Adams held off the early race challenges from pole sitter Tyler Clowes.  Jeffrey Weaver and Skeetz Hockenbrock, worked their way up through the field and as both started deep in the back.  Weaver moved into the runner up position on lap number nine, as Hockenbrock took over fourth.   Following a lap twelve restart, Adams spun in turns one and two from an apparent mechanical failure forcing him to the pits and giving the lead to Weaver.  Weaver cruised to the victory over Hockenbrock.  Shane Musser charged from sixteenth to finish third, Dan Wertman was fourth and Cory Stable was fifth.  Heats were won by Weaver, Shawn McAndrew, and Adams.

Treavor Teats started on the pole of the 600 Micro Sprint feature event and took the early lead.  Third place starter Johnny Smith chased down Teats as the duo battled wheel to wheel for several laps.  Smith officially led lap number seven Teats passed him back on the following lap.   At the halfway point, Teats led Smith, Cody Hauck, Timmy Bittner, and Dexter Strawser.   Following a lap ten restart, the top three were in contention for the win.   Smith made a last lap pass for the win over Teats, Hauck, Bittner and Strawser.   Heats were won by Teats and Strawser.

Joey Snook led the opening lap of the Four Cylinder feature event.   Fourth place starter Dylan Craft took the lead by the completion of lap number two.   Keith Haagen advanced from seventh to move into second on lap number three.  At the race’s midway point Craft led Haggen, Maddox Smith, Tyler Watson, and Blake Snyder.   The top five remained unchanged for the remainder of the event with Craft claiming his first win of the season.  Heat races were won by John Bower, Watson, and Scott Englert. 

The Clinton County Speedway returns this week with two races in conjunction with the annual Clinton County Fair.  On Wednesday night, August 4^th, the 270 Micro Sprint and the 600 Micro Sprint will compete in features paying $500 each.   In addition, the Pro Stock and Four Cylinders will be part of the program. 

On Friday night Century 21 and Real Estate agent Bob Boob will present kids night with a money and cash scramble during intermission.   The night will feature the Limited Late Models, the Pro Stocks, the 270 Micros, the 600 Micros and the four cylinders.

The following weekend is also a double header at Clinton County.  On August 13^th, the RaceSaver Sprint cars will be back in competition with the Pro Stocks, 270 Micros, 600 Micros and Four Cylinders.  Then on Saturday August 14^th, NAPA Auto Parts and Toner Auto Parts will present the return of the 410 Sprint Cars in a $4,000 to win $400 to win feature event.  It is the first time that the 410s have been back to Clinton County in over a decade.   The Pro Stocks and the Four Cylinders will also be on the card.  

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Sprints: 1. Garrett Bard 2. John Walp 3. Devin Brennam 4. Jared Zionkowski 5. Dominic Melair 6. Scott Lutz 7. Austin Greenland 8. Dylan Procter 9. Jeffrey Weaver 10. Mike Melair 11. Ken Duke Jr. 12. Dustin Prettyleaf 13. Dale Schweikart 14. Derek Hauck 15. Matt Tebbs 16. Ryan Lynn 17. Reed Thompson 18. Tylor Cochran 19. Cody Hackenberry 20. Josh Beamer 21. Ian Cummens 22. Mike Alleman 23. Mariah Romig 24. Dave Guss Jr.   DNS Neil Petock, Jim Kennedy, Josh Fox  Heats: Prettyleaf, D. Melair, Beamer.   B-Main: Jeffrey Weaver

Pro Stocks: 1. Ray Rothfuss 2. Cory Long 3. Brandon Moser 4. Kris Orwig Sr. 5. Rich Fye 6. Todd Geyer Sr. 7. AJ Hoffman 8. Rooster Peters 9. Noah Jensen 10. Johnny Bouse 11. Brad Benton 12. Marc Bitler 13. Robert Tressler DNS Tim Shirk, AY Schilling  Heats:  Bouse and Tressler

270 Micro Sprints:1. Jeffrey Weaver 2. Skeetz Hockenbrock 3. Shaun Musser 4. Dan Wertman 5. Cory Stabley 6. Haden Walizer 7. Mitchell Holden 8. Brian Bender 9. Dam Chamberlin 10. Tyler Clowes 11. Aiden Adams 12. Tom Quiggle 13. Mac Wert 14. Denny Rineheimer 15. Rich Damore 16. Doug Reinard 17. Timmy Bittner 18. Sean McAndrew 19. Levi Brungard 20. Logan Hammaker  Heats: Weaver, McAndrew, Adams

600 Micros: 1. Johnny Smith 2. Trevor Teats 3. Cody Hauck 4. Timmy Bittner 5. Dexter Strawser 6. Sierra Hauck 7. Mason Peters 8. Jeff Gyuina 9. Mitchell Holden 10. Kyle Knopp 11. Dan Tripoli 12. Jeffrey Weaver 13. Chad Waite 14. Eric Knopp DNS: Don Werner.  Heats: Teats and Strawser

4 Cylinders: 1. Dylan Craft 2. Ketih Haagen 3. Maddox Smith 4. Tyler Watson 5. Blake Snyder 6. Chloe Smith 7. John Baney 8. Scott Englert 9. Damian Hand 10 Hunter Flook 11. Tim Muthler 12. Andrew Rickets 13. Emily Brouse 14. Gage Wilson 15. Kyle Strouse 16 Joey Snook 17. Joshua Thompson 18. Brian Snook 19. Katelynn Sementelli 20. Dakota Hamilton DNS: Jimmy Moyer, John Stringfellow, John Bower, Gavin Bilbay.  Heats: Bower, Watson, Englert.