Bard and Duke Share Sprint Car Spotlight at Clinton County Speedway


Mill Hall – The Clinton County Speedway kicked off the Fourth of July weekend with a Sprint Car double header.  Garrett Bard of Wells Tannery and Ken Duke Jr of Selinsgrove each claimed a victory over a stellar field of RaceSaver sprint cars.  AY Schilling of Linden won the Pro Stock feature while Timmy Bittner of Beech Creek scored a pair of victories, claiming the 270 and 600 Micro Sprint feature events. 


The first sprint car feature had Garrett Bard and Josh Beamer on the front row of the 25 lap main event.   Bard jumped to the early lead with Beamer, Dale Schweikart, John Walp and Dustin Prettyleaf in pursuit.   With a full field of racecars, Bard and company quickly caught the back of the pack by the fourth circuit and began working their way through lapped traffic.   On lap number six, Beamer was closing in on Bard and while trying to keep pace with Bard through lapped traffic, he attempted to put a slide job on a lapped car, but the two cars tangled causing Andrew Boyer’s car to flip in turn number two.   Beamer suffered a flat tire and had to go to the pits. 


Bard, Walp, Schweikart, Prettyleaf and Jared Zionkowski were the top five, as the green flag waved for the restart.   Again, Bard was strong on the restart and quickly caught the rear of the field by the completion of lap number ten.  Zionkowski, who started twelfth, was the driver on the move and utilized the top side of the speedway to maneuver through the lapped traffic.  A late race caution occurred on lap number 17, when Jeffrey Weaver spun in turn number four.   Bard was flawless on this restart and was able to hold off the challenges of Walp for the win.   Zionkowski finished third, Schweikart was fourth and Ryan Lynn completed the top five.  Sixth through tenth were Dustin Prettyleaf, Devin Brenam, Andrew Jacobus, Scott Lutz, and Ken Duke.


In the second RaceSaver Sprint Car event, Scott Lutz started on the pole position and led the field to the green flag.   Second place starter Ken Duke and fourth place starter Jared Zionkowski chased Lutz during the opening laps.  Duke pressured Lutz for several laps, as the duo ran wheel to wheel for the top position.   Duke finally executed the pass for the lead by the completion of lap number eight.   Eighth place starter, Robbie Bartchy worked his way into the top five and was quickly advancing towards the front.   The event ran non-stop till the first caution occurred on lap number 21, when Dominic Meliar and Josh Beamer spun.  On the restart, several cars tangled to bring out the event’s second caution flag.  Duke brought the field back to speed as Lutz and Bartchy battled for the runner up position.  When the checkered flag waved, Duke claimed his seventh career victory as the speedway over Bartchy took second away from Lutz, followed by Zionkowski and Walp.  Sixth through tenth were Dale Schweikart, Mike Alleman, Derek Hauck, Ryan Lynn, and Tylor Cochran.  Four heat races and a B-main were needed for the field of 33 Sprints.  Heats were won by Bartchy, Alleman, Duke and Zionkowski.  Mike Melair won the B-Main. 


Lady driver Sierra Hauck led the opening laps of the 600 Micro Sprint feature event.  Fourth place starter Timmy Bittner quickly took over the second spot.  On lap number three, the red flag came out when Kyle Knopp rolled his sprint car.   Hauck led the field of gentlemen for two more circuits, until Timmy Bittner took the top position.  Cody Hauck followed Bittner and shuffled Sierra Hauck back to third.   The remainder of the event went caution free, with Bittner holding off the husband-wife duo of Cody and Sierra Hauck, Dexter Strawser and Jeffrey Weaver.  Sixth through tenth were Jeff Gyuina, Travis Kelser, Mitchell Holden, James Layton and Knopp.  Heats were won by Weaver and Cody Hauck.


Cory Stabley and Mitchell Holden led the field of 270 Micro Sprints to the green flag.  Stabley led the first three laps.  Following a lap three caution, seventh place starter Timmy Bittner made a pass on the restart to take the top position.  Jeffrey Weaver who started tenth followed Bittner to take the runner up position.  At the halfway mark of the event, Bittner led Weaver, Stabley, Skeetz Hockenbrock and Bobby Sanso.   A lap twelve caution slowed the field, but Bittner was too strong for Weaver on the restart and claimed the win to sweep, both micro sprint victories on the evening.   “This is the second time, we have been able to win both features in one night,” said an excited Bittner in victory lane.  Weaver finished second, followed by Hockenbrock.  Shaun Musser made a late race charge to finish fourth with Sanso completing the top five.   Sixth through tenth were Zachery Glass, Corey Stabley, Logan Hammaker, Matthew Dixon, and Mac Wert.  Heat races were won by Hockenbrock, Bittner and Glass. 


In Pro Stock competition, AY Schilling and Robert Tressler started on the front row.   Tressler took command of the field to lead the opening laps of the event.   Third place starter Noah Jensen edged out Schilling at the start-finish line for the runner up position, as the two racers battled for the runner up position.   Schilling finally took over the position on lap number five.   A caution on lap number seven, bunched the field on Tressler’s rear bumper.   Schilling used the restart to his advantage and made a pass for the lead as the cars raced down the back stretch.   Schilling maintained a slim lead, as three cars were battling for second.  Corey Long, who started fifth, joined Tressler and Jensen for a contested battle for second place. On lap number thirteen, Long took over second.  On the final lap, Schilling held off long, while Tressler rallied for third over a heated battle with Jensen who finished fourth and Brandon Moser finished fifth.  “The competition in this division is the strongest it has ever been,” said Schilling.  “I’m just thankful to finally get back to victory lane.”  Sixth through tenth were Jason Smith, Rooster Peters, Kris Orwig Sr., Gary Mellott and Todd Geyer.  Heat races were won by Long and Moser.


The four cylinder feature was curfewed out after running two laps and will be completed on a later date.  Heat races were won by Jimmy Moyer, Maddox Smith, and John Bower

The Clinton County Speedway returns with racing next Friday, July 9th with a five division show.  The event is presented by Century 21 and real estate agent Bob Boob.  The evening will feature kid’s power wheel races plus the Limited Late Models, Pro Stocks, 270 Micro Sprints, 600 Micro Sprints and double 4 Cylinder features.  Gates will open at 5PM, hot-laps begin at 7PM and racing is at 7:30.  For more speedway information visit the website, www.clintoncountyspeedway.com or visit the speedway’s social media channels including Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. 

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SPRINTS Feature #1: 1. Garrett Bard, 2. John Walp 3. Jared Zionkowski 4. Dale Schweikart 5. Ryann Lynn 6. Dustin Prettyleaf 7. Devin Brenam 8. Andrew Jacobus 9. Scott Lutz 10. Ken Duke Jr. 11. Matt Tebbs 12. Dakota Schweikart 13. Ian Cumens 14. Mike Alleman 15. Jeffrey Weaver 16. Reed Thompson 17. Jarrett Cavalet 18. Cody Hackenberry 19. Corey Brungard 20. Mariah Romig 21. Todd Lynn 22. Josh Beamer 23. Andrew Boyer DNS: Austin Greenland, Frank Rusnock

SPRINTS Feature #2: 1. Ken Duke Jr. 2. Robbie Bartchy 3 Scott Lutz 4. Jared Zionkowski 5. John Walp 6. Dale Schweikart 7. Mike Alleman 8. Derek Hauck 9. Ryan Lynn 10. Tylor Cochran 11. Garrett Bard 12. Todd Lynn 13. Josh Beamer 14. Jeffrey Weaver 15. Ian Cumens 16. Jarrett Cavalet 17. Larry McVay 18. Mike Melair 19. Cody Hackenberry 20. Matt Tebbs 21. Kristina Pratt 22. Dakota Schweikart 23 Domenic Melair 24. Andrew Jacobs DNS:  Reed Thompson, Dustin Prettyleaf, Devin Brenam, Mariah Romig, Corey Brungard, Neil Petock, Josh Fox Heat Races: Robbie Bartchy, Mike Allman, Ken Duke Jr. Jared Zionkowski Cosi: Mike Melair

Pro Stocks: 1. AY Schilling, 2. Cory Long 3. Robert Tessler 4. Noah Jensen 5. Brandon Moser 6. Jason Smith 7. Rooster Peters 8. Kris Orwig, Sr. 9. Gary Mellott 10 Todd Geyer DNS: Marc Bitler, Rich Fye, Mark Phillips Heats:  Long & Moser

270 Micro Sprints: 1. Timmy Bittner 2. Jeffrey Weaver 3. Skeetz Hockenbrock 4. Shaun Musser 5. Bobby Sanso 6. Zachary Glass 7. Cory Stabley 8. Logan Hammaker 9. Matthew Dixson 10. Mac Wert 11. Michell Holden 12. Levi Brungard 13. Tom Quiggle 14. Jillian Maurer 15. Jim Howard 16. JR Howard DNS Sam Chamberlin, Wyatt Rotz, Rich Damore, Jaegan Keeney, Aidan Adams Heats: Hockenbrock, Bittner, JR Howard

600 Micro Sprints: 1. Timmy Bittner 2. Cody Hauck 3. Sierra Hauck 4. Dexter Strawser 5. Jeffrey Weaver 6. Jeff Gyuina 7. Travis Keiser 8. Mitchell Holden 9. James Layton 10. Kyle Knopp DNS Eric Knopp Heats:  Weaver, Cody Hauck

Four Cylinders: Feature curfewed out after 2 laps, to be completed later.  Heat Races: Jimmy Moyer, Maddox Smith, John Bower.

Yoder and Moser Repeat Winners at Clinton County

MILL HALL, PA – Andrew Yoder and Brandon Moser were victorious again in the Limited Late Model and Pro Stock divisions respectively, at the Clinton County Speedway on Friday night.   “We really like racing here,” said Yoder in victory lane.  Mike “Smith gave us a really good clean race and I didn’t know if I would be able to get around him or not.”  Moser is another driver who knows his way around Clinton County and picked up another Pro Stock victory.  Mac Wert won his career first 270 Micro A-Main.  In 600 Micro completion, Dexter Strawser won the make-up event while Timmy Bittner won the regular feature.  Justin Williamson won the four cylinder event and Chelsie Harris won the four cylinder junior division. 

Nick Loffredo and Jeremy Ohl started on the front row of the 25 lap event.  Ohl led the opening laps of the event with fourth place starter Andrew Yoder in pursuit.   An accident on lap number six brought out the caution flag.   While under caution, Ohl and Yoder both went to the pits and were able to rejoin at the rear of the field.   Mike Smith inherited the lead for the lap seven restart.  Smith held onto the top spot with Loffredo, Jakob Piper, Denny Founey and Tim Luben in the top five.  

While running second Loffredo brought out the caution on lap number eight, as Yoder began to make his charge back up through the field.   Smith again executed a flawless restart while Piper ran in a close second place.   By the halfway point, Smith was leading Piper, Yoder, Luben and Kaiden Bard.   On lap number 14, Yoder moved into second, then battled Smith for the lead.  Two circuits later, Yoder made the winning pass.  A caution with four laps remaining, gave Piper the opportunity to wrestle the runner up position away from Smith, who finished third followed by Loffredo and Fourney.  Sixth through tenth were Len Stroud, Tim Luben, Kaiden Bard, Ronnie Laubcher and Joe Loffredo.  Heat races were won by Piper and Ohl.

AJ Hoffman started on the outside of the front row and out-dueled Kevin VanAmburg for the lead of the Pro Stock feature event.   Hoffman received challenges from AY Schilling and Noah Jensen as the front runners.   By lap number 5, sixth place starter Brandon Moser added his car into the mix.  Moser passed Jensen then Schilling by the midway point of the race.   Hoffman continued to lead until lap number 12 when Moser made his pass for the lead.   Hoffman battled Jensen for second, Hoffman bobbled on the final lap, allowing Jensen to claim second and Corey Long to get third.  Hoffman settled for fourth and VanAmburg was fifth.  Sixth through tenth were Robert Tressler, Rooster Peters, Schilling, Gary Mellott and Kris Orwig Sr.  Qualifying events were won by Long and Jensen.

James Bilger and Mac Wert lead the field of 270 Micro Sprints to the green flag.   Wert got the jump at the start and led fourth place starter Denny Rhinehimer by the completion of the first circuit. Wert maintained the lead even after a few restarts as a result of early race cautions.   Timmy Bittner, who started seventh moved into third by lap number seven.   The top three remained unchanged to the checkered flag,  Nick Whitsel finished fourth and Mike Schuckers was fifth.  Sixth through tenth were Skeetz Hockenbrock, Brayden Spencer, Bobby Sanso, Mitchell Holden and Doug Rhineard.

In the 600 Micro Sprints, a make up feature had  Dexter Stawser and Trevor Teats start on the front row.  Stawser took command of the field with Teats and Derek Swartz in pursuit.   Jeffrey Weaver began moving forward and eventually passed Swartz and Teats.  Stawser was too strong and held off Weaver for the win, Teats finished third, with Sierra Hauck and Cody Hauck rounding out the top five.   Sixth through tenth were Derek Swart, Dustin Roberts, Timmy Bittner, who rallied after a flip on the opening lap, Bryce Harro and Mitchell Holden.

In the regular 600 feature event, Jeff Gyunia and Dexter Strawser led the field to the green flag.  Gyunia led the opening lap with Derek Swartz, Timmy Bittner, Trevor Teats and Cody Hauck in the top five.   Gyunia tried to distance himself from the rest of the field.   A caution on lap number eleven gave Bittner the opportunity he needed.   He was able to make the pass coming out of turn number two and took the lead from Gyunia.   Hauck followed Bittner and was able to claim second. Swartz was third, Gyunia fourth and Jeffrey Weaver was fifth.  Sixth through tenth were Stawser, Josh Beamer, Sierra Hauck, Dustin Roberts and Brain Kramer. 

Jon Bower led the opening lap of the four cylinder main event.   Two early race cautions helped Justin Williamson worked his way up through the field.  Williamson who started twelfth, took the lead by the mid way point and cruised to his first win this season.   Bower settled for second, third was Blake Snyder followed by Scott Englert and Jimmy Moyer. 

In the junior division Chelsie Harris used her outside front row starting spot to lead the initial lap.  Harris led every lap of the junior division race.  Nick Snook made a last lap pass to take second away from Gavin Bilby.  Chole Smith and Dakota Hamilton completed the top five. 

The Clinton County Speedway returns this Friday with a 5 division race program, featuring double features for the sprint cars plus fireworks.   The Racesaver sprints will run a make up event plus a regular feature.  The Pro Stocks, 270s, 600s and four cylinders will be part of the program.  Gates open at 5PM, Hotlaps at 7PM.  For the latest speedway information visit us on Facebook or at www.clintoncountyspeedway.com

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Limited Late Models: 1. Andrew Yoder 2. Jakob Piper 3. Mike Smith 4. Nick Loffredo 5. Denny Fourney 6. Len Stroud, Sr. 7. Tim Luben 8. Kaiden Bard 9. Ronnie Laubcher 10. Joe Loffredo 11. Jennae Piper 12.Jeremy Ohl 13. Jim Yoder  Heats:  Ohl and Piper

Pro Stocks: 1. Brandon Moser 2. Noah Jensen 3. Cory Long 4. AJ Hoffman 5. Kevin VanAmburg 6. Robert Tressler 7. Rooster Peters 8. AY Schilling 9. Gary Mellott 10. Kris Orwig Sr. 11. Todd Geyer Sr. DNS Logan Hile, Rich Fye  Heats:  Long and Jensen

270 Micro Sprints:  1. Mac Wert 2 Denny Rinehimer 3. Timmy Bittner 4. Nick Whitesel 5. Mike Schuckers 6. Skeetz Hockenbrock  7. Brayden Spencer 8. Bobby Sanso 9. Mitchell Holden 10. Doug Reinard 11. Tom Quiggle 12. Tyler Clowes 13. James Bilger  14. Corey Stabley 15. Gary Keister 16. Levi Brungard 17. Shawn Musser  18. Aiden Adams 19. Troy Whitsel 20. Logan Hammaker 21. Jeffrey Weaver 22. Luke Hess DNS Dan Wertman  Heats: Hockenbrock, Weaver and Wert

600 Micro Sprint (Makeup)1. Dexter Strawser 2. Jeffrey Weaver 3. Trevor Teats 4. Sierra Hauck 5. Cody Hauck 6. Derek Swartz 7. Dustin Roberts 8. Timmy Bittner 9. Bryce Harro 10. Mitchel Holden 11. Jeff Gyuina 12. John Smith 13. Eric Knopp 14. Kyle Knopp DNS Ethan Spotts, Tyson Mowery

600 Micro Feature 1. Timmy Bittner 2. Cody Hauck 3. Derek Swartz 4. Jeff Gyuina 5. Jeffrey Weaver 6. Dexter Strawser 7. Josh Beamer 8. Sierra Hauck 9. Dustin Roberts 10. Brian Kramer 11. Jomarie Gagne 12. Bryce Harro 13. Mitchell Holden 14. Kyle Knopp 15. Trevor Teats 16. Dan Tripoli DNS Eric Knopp, Johnny Smith  Heats: Strawser and Weaver

Four Cylinders: 1. Justin Williamson 2. John Bower 3. Blake Snyder 4. Scott Englert 5. Jimmy Moyer 6. Tyler Watson 7. Shawn Wise 8. Quinten Beeman 9. Alan Bruss 10. Virgil Meyer 11. Dillon Hoover 12. Noah Swank 13. Joey Snook 14. Maddox Smith 15. Tim Muthler 16. Emily Brouse 17. Sam Creveling 18. John Bainey 19. Mathew Zimmerman 20 Lee Zook 21. Skyler Witchley 22.Dillan Craft 23. Coty Maines DNS: Erik Shaffer, Justin Forbes, Kris Orwig Jr. Josh Thompson, Kyle Strouse.  Heats: Swank, Smith and Englert.

Four Cylinder Jrs: 1. Chelsea Harris 2. Nick Snook 3. Gavin Bilbay 4. Chloe Smith 5. Dakota Hamilton

Weaver, Tressler and Mother Nature are Victorious at Clinton County Speedway


Mill Hall, PA – Jeffrey Weaver and Robert Tressler, both from Lock Haven were victorious at the Clinton County Speedway on Friday night in the 270 and Pro Stock divisions, respectively.   Mother Nature then claimed the remaining three feature events of the night for the 600 Micro Sprints, RaceSaver Sprints, and the four-cylinder divisions. 

Aidan Adams and Denny Rinehimer lead the full field of 270 Micro Sprints to the green flag of their 15 lap main event.   Rinehimer led the first circuit with sixth place starter Bobby Sanso in second followed by Adams and Dan Wertman. 

Sanso pressured Rinehimer for the lead but was unable to make the pass for the lead.  Meanwhile, Weaver, who started in 10th was charging towards the front of the field.   On lap number 7, the red flag waved when Tom Quiggle rolled his car onto its side.  Quiggle was ok and able to restart the race.   With the restart, Rinehimer led Sanso, Weaver Adams, and Timmy Bittner as the top five competitors.   On lap number ten Weaver made a bid for the runner up position and was able to pass Sanso.  With two laps remaining, Rinehimer appeared to have the stronger car, but misfortune struck as the cars entered turn three.  Something mechanical failed on Rinehimer’s cars causing him to slow coming through turns 3 and 4 which brought out the caution giving Weaver the lead.   On the same lap, Mike Shuckers broke into the top five. 

Weaver went on to lead the final two circuits to claim the victory.  Shuckers used the restart to advance his position, moving from fifth to second in the final two laps.  Sanso finished third, Timmy Bittner was fourth and Brayden Kuhn claimed fifth with a pass on the final lap.  Sixth through tenth were Skeetz Hockenbrock, Mac Wert, Troy Whitesel, Logan Hammaker, and Hunter Zimmerman.  Heat Races were won by Weaver, Wertman and Bittner.  

The Pro Stock feature was given the green flag with Brad Benton and Gary Mellott starting on the front row.   Benton led the opening laps when a caution occurred on lap three involving Rich Fye and Todd Geyer.   On the restart Benton maintained his position in front but had lots of company and several challenges for the lead.  At one moment seven cars were contending for the win, battling two and three wide for several laps.   By the completion of lap number five, Benton edged out Noah Jensen to lead the lap, but with Gary Mellott, AY Schilling, Brandon Moser, Cory Long, AJ Hoffman and Ray Rothfuss all within inches of one another while swapping positions.   Tressler, who started eighth, took over the second spot on lap number eight and made the winning pass on lap number nine.   With eleven laps complete of the 15 lap feature, it started to rain.   The cars were taken off the track and the event was checkered.  Tressler was declared the winner over AY Schilling, Brandon Moser, AJ Hoffman, and Ray Rothfuss.  Sixth through tenth were Cory Long, Noah Jensen, Logan Hile, Rich Fye and Marc Bitler.  Heat races were won by Benton and Moser.  

Due to the time of the shower, it was deemed that the track could not be run before the speedway’s curfew so the remainder of the event was cancelled.   600 Micro Sprint Qualifiers were won by Timmy Bittner and Jeffrey Weaver.  Sprint Car Heats were won by Daven Brenam, Scott Lutz and Garrett Bard.  4 Cylinder Heats were won by Sam Creveling, Blake Snyder, and John Bower. 

The Clinton County Speedway will return on Friday, June 25th with a five division show.  The Limited Late Models will be the feature event with the Pro Stocks, 270 Micro Sprints, the Four Cylinders, and double features for the 600 Micro Sprints.   Gates will open at 5PM and Racing begins at 7:30PM.  For the latest speedway information visit us at www.clintoncountyspeedway.com  or follow us on Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter.  

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270 MICRO SPRINTS:  1. Jeffrey Weaver 2. Mike Shuckers 3. Bobby Sanso 4. Timmy Bittner 5. Jeff Kuhn 6. Skeetz Hockenbrock 7. Mac Wert 8. Troy Whitesel 9. Logan Hammaker 10. Hunter Zimmerman 11. Luke Hess 12. Levi Brungard 13. Tom Quiggle 14. Denny Rinehimer 15. Aidan Adams 16. Ethan Spotts 17. Cory Stabley 18. Dan Wertman 19. Preston Phillips 20. Gary Keister 21. Tyler Clowes 22. Sam Chamberlin 23. Nick Whitesel 24. Buddy Kramer 25. Mitchell Holden  DNS Jerry Palms  Heat Races: Weaver, Wertman, Bittner  

PRO STOCKS: 1. Robert Tressler 2. AY Schilling 3. Brandon Moser 4. AJ Hoffman 5. Ray Rothfuss 6. Cory Long 7. Noah Jensen 8. Logan Hile 9. Rich Fye 10. Marc Bitler 11. Rooster Peters 12. Kris Orwig Sr. 13. Brad Benton 14. Gary Mellott 15. Todd Geyer Heat Races:  Benton, Moser

SPRINT CAR HEATS: Devin Brenam, Scott Lutz, Garrett Bard   

600 MICRO HEATS: Timmy Bittner, Jeffrey Weaver    

4 CYLINDER HEATS: Sam Creveling, Blake Snyder John Bower 

Yoder Claims Another Victory at Clinton County Speedway

Mill Hall, PA – Andrew Yoder of Selinsgrove is a top contender in the Limited Late Model division, no matter where he unloads his race car.  On Friday night, he claimed his 16th win of his career at Clinton County.  “We really like racing here,” said Yoder in victory lane.  “We had a hard fought battle with Mike Smith, and it was fun.  If it wasn’t fun, we wouldn’t be doing this.”   Other winners of the night included AJ Stroup in the Pro Stocks, Timmy Bittner of Beech Creek in the 270s, Trevor Teats in the 600s and Chris Small in the Four Cylinders.

Nick Loffredo of Avis and Lock Haven’s Denny Fourney led the field to the green flag for the start of the 25 lap main event.  Loffredo led the opening lap with his son Joe Loffredo following in second and Fourney running in third.  Yoder, who started fifth, moved into the runner up position by lap number five. 

On the eighth circuit the caution flag waved for two cars that spun, while under the caution, Nick Loffredo went to the pit area with a flat tire, giving Yoder the race lead.  With the restart, Mike Smith of Renovo was able to challenge Yoder.  He made the pass for the lead as the cars exited turn two.  At the race’s midway point, Smith led Yoder, Jeremey Ohl, Jim Yoder, and Joe Lusk. 

On lap number 15, a steering component on Lusk’s car broke and he crashed into the wall in turns one and two.   Lusk was uninjured.   Smith led the field back for the restart and was able to hold off Yoder.  Jim Yoder moved into third with Ohl and Joe Loffredo completing the top 5.  On lap number 22, Andrew Yoder was able to get alongside Smith and challenge for the lead.  The duo battled down the back stretch, with Yoder able to secure the front position and led the final four laps to earn the win.   Smith finished second, Jim Yoder was third, Nick Loffredo was fourth and Tim Luben finished fifth.  Sixth through tenth were Joe Loffredo, Ohl, Len Stroud, Fourney and Lusk.  Heat races were won by Smith and Ohl.

AJ Stroup had the pole position for the start of the Pro Stock feature event.  Stroup led the opening lap with Robert Tressler and Ray Rothfuss on his rear bumper.   The event’s only caution occurred on lap number two when a pair of cars spun.  AY Schilling moved into second place by lap number five, while current point leader Brandon Moser took over the fourth spot.  The top four cars, Stroup, Schilling, Tressler and Moser, were all in contention for the win.  Moser was able to pass Tressler on lap number ten and then began to challenge Schilling.  In the final laps Schilling and Moser both challenged for the lead, in a three car battle for the win.  When the checkered flag waved, Stroup claimed his first win of the season holding off Schilling, Moser, Chris Long and Tressler.  “I knew that they were there,” said Stroup in victory lane.  “I saw the nose of one of their cars a few times, so I knew it was going to be a close finish.”  The win was Stroup’s sixth career victory at the speedway.  Sixth through tenth were Rothfuss, Noah Jensen, Mark Bitler, Rich Fye, and Bradley Benton.  Qualifying events were won by Jensen and Moser.

Trevor Teats started on the pole for the 600 Micro Sprint feature event.  Third place starter Josh Beamer quickly advanced to the runner up position, with Eric Knopp, Jeffrey Weaver and Timmy Bittner running in the top five.   The caution flag waved on lap number 5 for Knopp when his car stopped on the track. 

Teats executed a perfect restart to keep Beamer and the rest of the field behind him.   Bitner passed Weaver for the third position, as Johnny Smith entered the top five.   The remainder of the race went caution free, with Teats leading every lap to earn his first career victory.   The win came over Beamer, Bittner, Smith, and Weaver.  Sixth through tenth were Cody Hauck, Dustin Roberts, Derek Swartz, Sierra Hauck, and Bryce Harro.  Heat race winners were Teats and Sierra Hauck.

Denny Rinehimer and Timmy Bittner led the full field of 270 Micro Sprints to the green flag.  On the opening lap three cars tangled in turn number two to bring out the red flag, all drivers were uninjured.  Shaun Musser and Doug Reinhard took their cars to the pit area, while Tom Quiggle was able to rejoin for the restart.

Rinehimer led the first four circuits.  As the field was coming to complete lap number five, Bittner made a pass for the lead and third place runner, Jeffrey Weaver followed in his tire track, shuffling Rinehimer back to third.  Meanwhile, eleventh place starter Sean McAndrew was on the move working his way up through the field.  At the halfway mark of the race, Bitter was leading Weaver, with McAndrew now up to third, Rinehimer was fourth and Bobby Sanso was fifth.

On lap number 12, McAndrew passed Weaver for second and tried to chase down Bittner.  Bittner held on for the win over McAndrew.  Weaver finished third followed by Brayden Spencer and Rinehimer.  Sixth through tenth were Sanso, Nick Whitesel, Zachery Glass, Cody Siegel and Skeetz Hockenbrock.  Heat races were won by Wyatt Rotz, Spencer, Rinehimer, and Bittner.  Mathew Dixon won the consolation qualifier.

Kyle Strouse and Shawn Stahl led the field of Four Cylinder cars to the green flag for the initial start of their event.   The red flag came out after Kris Orwig rolled his car in turns one and two.   Upon the restart John Bower advanced from this third place starting spot to lead the opening lap.  By the completion of lap number four, Small who started seventh and Blake Snyder who started eighth moved their way to the front of the field and were chasing Bower.   On lap number seven, Small caught Bower and made the pass for the lead, with Snyder following him to take the second position.   On lap number nine, Jimmy Moyer who started ninth moved into third place.   In the final laps, Small was able to hold off Snyder to claim his first career win.  Finishing third was Moyer followed by Jason Goss and Virgil Meyers.  Sixth through tenth were Maddox Smith, Larry Bechtol Jr., Tyler Watson, Emily Brouse and Mike Hepler.  Heat race winners were Keith Haagen, Moyer, Bower.   The consy was won by Skyler Witchley.

Clinton County Speedway will feature a five division show plus kids bicycle races this coming Friday night, June 18th presented by Century 21, 1st Choice Realty and agent Bob Boob.  On the card will be the RaceSaver Sprint Cars, Pro Stocks, 270 Micro Sprints, 600 Micro Sprints and the Four Cylinders.  Kids 15 and under will compete in the kids bike races.  Gates will open at 5PM, Hot laps are at 7PM and Racing begins at 7:30PM.  For the latest speedway information visit our website at www.clintoncountyspeedway.com or follow us on Facebook.

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Limited Late Models: 1. Andrew Yoder 2. Mike Smith 3. Jim Yoder 4. Nick Loffredo 5. Tim Luben 6. Joe Loffredo 7. Jeremey Ohl 8. Joe Lusk 9. Len Stroud Sr. 10. Denny Fourney DNS Kevin Probst

Heat Races:  Mike Smith and Jeremy Ohl

Pro Stocks: 1. AJ Stroup 2. AY Schilling 3. Brandon Moser 4. Cory Long 5. Robert Tressler 6. Ray Rothfuss 7. Noah Jensen 8. Marc Bitler 9. Rich Fye 10. Bradley Benton 11. Gary Mellott 12. Rooster Peters 13. Chris Orwig Sr. 14. Logan Hile 15. Todd Geyer Sr.

Heat Races:  Noah Jensen and Brandon Moser

270 Micro Sprints: 1. Timmy Bitner 2. Sean McAndrew 3. Jeffrey Weaver 4. Brandon Spencer 5. Denny Rinehimer 6. Bobby Sanso 7. Nick Whitesel 8. Zachery Glass 9. Cody Siegel 10 Skeetz Hockenbrock 11. Troy Whitesel 12. Mick Schuckers 13. Wyatt Rotz 14. Hunter Zimmerman 15. Jake Jones 16. Logan Hammaker 17. Buddy Kramer 18. Matthew Dixson 19. Jaegen Keeney 20. Mitchell Holden 21. Levi Brungard 22. Dan Wertman 23. Shaun Musser 24. Doug Reinard DNS: Corey Stabley, Tyler Clowes, Mac Wert, Preston Phillips, Levi Brungard, Rachel Maurer, Rich DaMore, James Bigler, Sam Chamberlin, Ron Singley

Heat Races: Wyatt Rotz, Brandon Spencer, Denny Rinehimer, & Timmy Bittner  Consi – Matthew Dixon

600 Micro Sprints: 1. Trevor Teats 2. Josh Beamer 3. Timmy Bittner 4. Johnny Smith 5. Jeffrey Weaver 6. Cody Hauck 7. Dustin Roberts 8. Derek Swartz 9. Sierra Hauck 10. Bryce Harro 11. Mitchell Holden 12. Jeff Gyurina 13. Kyle Knopp 14. Cory Thorton 15. Eric Knopp 16. Ethan Spotts

Heat Races: Trevor Teats and Sierra Hauck

4 Cylinders: 1. Chris Small 2. Blake Snyder 3. Jimmy Moyer 4. Jason Goss 5. Virgil Meyer 6. Maddox Smith 7. Larry Bechtol Jr. 8. Tyler Watson 9. Emily Brouse 10. Mike Hepler 11. Joshua Thompson 12. Hunter Flook 13. John Baney 14. John Bower 15. Joey Snook 16. Tim Muthler 17. Shawn Stahl 18. Jon Stringfellow 19. Keith Haagen 20. Kyle Strouse 21. Kris Orwig Jr. 22. Chloe Smith 23. Brett Shirk 24. Skyler Witchley  DNS: Zach Rill, Dakota Hamilton, Scott Englert, Dylan Craft

Heat Races: Keith Haagen, Jimmy Moyer, John Bower   Consi – Skyler Witchley

Schweikart Claims Career First at Clinton County Speedway

Mill Hall, PA – Linden’s Dakota Schweikart grew up watching his father Dale Schweikart race at their hometown track, Clinton County Speedway.  The father-duo finished first and second on several occasions with Dale as the winner as recently as two weeks ago.  However, this past Friday night, Dakota Schweikart was able to get the job done, advancing from his seventh place starting spot to win his first career sprint car feature at Clinton County.   Other winners of the night included Brandon Moser of Milerstown, in the Pro Stocks, Jeffrey Weaver of Lock Haven in the 270 Micro Sprints, Derek Swartz of Jersey Shore in the 600 Micro Sprints, and Blake Snyder of Montgomery in the 4-Cylinders.

Jeffrey Weaver of Lock Haven and Josh Beamer of Picture Rocks, led the field of sprint cars to the green flag for the 25 lap main event.    Weaver took the early lead with fourth place starter Ryan Lynn of Holidaysburg in pursuit.   By the third circuit, defending track champion and 2020 IMCA National champion Garrett Bard of Wells Tannery took over the third spot and began to pressure Lynn.  On that same lap Dakota Schweikart moved into the top five.  

Weaver at times maintained a half of a straight away advantage over Lynn, Bard, Josh Beamer and Schweikart, as the leaders began to encounter lapped traffic.  The event’s first caution occurred on lap number 14 for Frank Rusnock. 

The event’s final caution occurred on lap number 17 when Dave Guss Jr. and Quinn Roberts spun coming out of turn number four.   Dakota Schweikart was able to use the restart as an opportunity to wrestle the third position away from Bard, as Dale Schweikart moved into the top five.   On lap number 19, Dakota Schweikart was able to pass Lynn for second and he set his sites on catching Weaver.  As the field got the two laps to go sign from the flag stand, Schweikart made the winning pass.   Weaver finished second, Lynn was third, Dale Schweikart claimed fourth on the final lap with Bard rounding out the top five.  Sixth through tenth were Ken Duke Jr., Aaron Jacobus, Scott Lutz, Derick Hauck, and John Walp.   Heat races were won by Aaron Jacobus, Dakota Schweikart and John Walp.

Gary Mellott of Flemington started on the pole for the Pro Stock feature event and led the opening lap.   Second place starter Ray Rothfuss claimed the lead by the completion of lap number two.   As Rothfuss continued to lead the race, the battle between fifth and sixth place starters, Cory Long and Brandon Moser became contested.   The pair of drivers raced hard for the runner up position lap after lap.   Following a caution on lap number 7 for Gary Mellott and Noah Jensen, the field regroup on the back bumper of Rothfuss.   At the race’s midway point, Moser was able to take second place from Long, as AY Schilling, and AJ Stroup ran in the top five.   On lap number 13, Moser took the top spot from Rothfuss who then had to contend with Long, Schilling and Stroup.   Coming to the checkered flag, Moser was in control of the field, while Rothfuss, Long and Schilling battled for second.  Rothfuss drifted high coming out of turn four, allowing Long to finish second, Schilling was third, Rothfuss was fourth and AJ Stroup was fifth.  Sixth through tenth were Robert Tressler, Brad Myers, Noah Jensen, Rich Fye, and Jason Smith.   Heat races were won by Schilling and Moser.

Levi Brungard of Mill Hall and Denny Rinehimer led the field of 270 Micro Sprints to the green flag.  Rinehimer took the lead with fourth place starter Bobby Sanso of Jersey Shore on his back bumper.   The field began to encounter lapped traffic by the completion of lap number five with Rinehimer leading Sanso, Skeetz Hockenbrock, Jeffrey Weaver and Hunter Zimmerman.  By the completion of lap number nine Weaver took the runner up position from Sanso.  

Rinehimer led every lap and appeared to be on his way to claiming his first win of the season.  As the driver entered the third and fourth turns, misfortune struck as the car suffered a mechanical issue to bring out the caution.   Weaver inherited the lead with one lap to go and held off the challenges from Sanso, Hockenbrock Whitesel and Nick Whitesel.  Sixth through tenth were Gary Keister, Logan Hammaker, Matt Dixson, Tom Quiggle and Dan Wertman.    Heat races were won by Nick Whitesel, Weaver, and Rinehimer. 

Derek Swartz of Jersey Shore started on the pole of the 600 Micro Sprint feature event.   Schwartz led the first lap with Cody Hauck, Jeffrey Weaver, Ethan Spots and Sierra Hauck in the top five.    On lap number four, Spotts moved into the third position.  At the midway point of the race, the top five remained unchanged.   Swartz led every lap but did not want to see a caution which occurred on lap number 12 when Josh Beamer’s car stopped.   The restart gave Cody Hauck an opportunity, but Schwartz was flawless on the restart and went on to claim his first career win over Hauck, Spotts, Sierra Hock and Timmy Bittner.   Weaver finished sixth, Dustin Roberts was seventh, Dexter Strawser was eighth, Mitchell Holden was ninth, and Josh Beamer finished tenth.  Heat race winners were Sierra Hauck and Ethan Spotts.

On the opening lap of the four cylinder feature event, pole sitter Dylan Craft rolled his car several times in turn number two.  The driver was uninjured.   Upon the restart, Scott Englert took the lead over John Bower with Maddox Smith, Keith Haagen and Jimmy Moyer in the top five.   Smith made the pass for the lead by the completion of lap number five as eighth place starter Blake Snyder moved into the top five.   On lap number eight, Smith led Snyder, Moyer, and Tim Raup.  As Smith exited turn number four and appeared to be on his way to victory, something broke in the motor allowing Blake Snyder to take the win over Raup, Moyer, Sam Creveling and Corey Small.   Smith crossed the finish line in sixth, followed by Mike Helper, Skyler Witchley, Joey Snook, and Kyle Strouse.  Heat races were won by Small, Emily Brouse and Tim Raup. 

The speedway returns on Friday with a five division show presented by Murray Motors featuring the Limited Late Models, Pro Stocks, 270 Micro Sprints, 600 Micro Sprints, and the 4-Cylinders.   Gates will open at 5PM, Hot laps at 7PM and Racing at 7:30PM.  For more information, visit www.clintoncountyspeedway.com or visit the speedway on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.

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SPRINT CARS: 1. Dakota Schweikart 2. Jeffrey Weaver 3. Ryan Lynn 4. Dale Schweikart 5. Garrett Bard 6. Ken Duke Jr. 7. Aaron Jacobus 8. Scott Lutz 9. Derek Hauck 10. John Walp 11. Jarrett Cavalet 12. Reed Thompson 13. Matt Tebbs 14. Devin Brenneman 15. Dustin Prettyleaf 16. Austin Greenland 17. Andrew Jacobus 18. Dave Guss Jr. 19. Mariah Romig 20. Quinn Roberts 21. Frank Rusnock 22. Josh Beamer 23. Dylan Proctor

PRO STOCKS: 1. Brandon Moser 2. Cory Long 3. AY Schilling 4. Ray Rothfuss 5. AJ Stroup 6. Robert Tressler 7. Brad Myers 8. Noah Jensen 9. Rich Fye 10. Jason Smith 11. Rooster Peters 12. Gary Mellott 13. Kris Orwig Sr. 14. Logan Hile 15. Todd Geyer 16. Marc Bitler 17. Brad Benton

270 MICRO SPRINTS: 1. Jeffrey Weaver 2. Bobby Sanso 3. Skeetz Hockenbrock 4. Troy Whitesel 5. Nick Whitesel 6. Gary Keister 7. Logan Hammaker 8. Matt Dixson 9. Tom Quiggle 10. Dan Wertman 11. Preston Phillips 12. Mitchell Holden 13. Hunter Zimmerman 14. Mac Wert 15. Levi Brungard 16. Jake Jones 17. Buddy Kramer 18. Cory Stabley 19. James Bilger 20. Denny Rinehimer 21. Wyatt Rotz 22. Sam Chamberlin 23. Bill Frederick 24. Timmy Bittner 25. Rich Damore

600 MICRO SPRINTS: 1. Derek Swartz 2. Cody Hauck 3. Ethan Spotts 4. Sierra Hauck 5. Timmy Bittner 6. Jeffrey Weaver 7. Dustin Roberts 8. Dexter Strawser 9. Mitchell Holden 10. Josh Beamer 11. Dermont Thompson 12. Eric Knopp 13. Kyle Knopp 14. Sam Hinkle 15. Trevor Teats 16. Don Werner


4 CYLINDERS:  1. Blake Snyder 2. Tim Raup 3. Jimmy Moyer 4. Sam Creveling 5. Chris Small 6. Maddox Smith 7. Mike Hepler 8. Skyler Witchley 9. Joey Snook 10. Kyle Strouse 11. Zach Rill 12. Hunter Flook 13. John Bower 14. Scott Englert 15. Keith Haagen 16. Chloe Smith 17. Dillan Hoover 18. Dylan Craft 19. Emily Brouse 20. Tim Muthler 21. Austin Rothfuss DNS: Johnny Stringfellow

Attached Photo:  Sprint car driver, Dakota Schweikart of Linden is excited after his first career win at Clinton County Speedway.

Rain Forces Clinton County Officials to Cancel

Mill Hall, PA – Clinton County Speedway officials made the decision to cancel the Friday, May 28th event when it started to rain mid-afternoon on Friday.  The extended forecast for the remainder of the evening also predicted continued rain throughout the night.     

As a result, the speedway will focus on the upcoming show on Friday, June 4th.  Werner Fuels of Paxinos will present a 5 division racing program featuring the Race Saver Sprint Cars, Pro Stocks, 270 Micro Sprints, 600 Micro Sprints, and the 4 Cylinder Stock Cars.  Gates will open at 5PM, hot-laps are at 7PM and racing begins at 7:30PM.

So far this season, the current championship point leaders are as follows:  Garrett Bard of Wells Tannery leads the RaceSaver Sprint Cars, Andrew Yoder of Middleburg leads the Limited Late Models, Brandon Moser of Millerstown leads the Pro Stocks, Johnny Smith of Scranton leads the 600 Micro Sprints, Jeffrey Weaver of Lock Haven leads the 270 Micro Sprints, and Blake Snyder of Montgomery leads the 4 Cylinder Stock Cars.

For more information, visit www.clintoncountyspeedway.com or visit the speedway on Facebook

Schweikart Father-Son Duo Finish 1st and 2nd in Sprints at Clinton County Speedway

Mill Hall, PA – Veteran driver Dale Schweikart of Linden held off his son Dakota Schweikart in a non-stop 25 lap RaceSaver Sprint Car race on Friday night at the Clinton County Speedway.  The win was the 40th career victory for Dale Schweikart at the 3/8th mile oval.  Other winners included Corey Long of Selinsgrove in the Pro Stocks, Ross Perchak of Bloomsburg in the 270 Micro Sprints, Jeffrey Weaver of Lock Haven in the 600 Micro Sprints, Blake Snyder of Montgomery in the Four Cylinder Stock Cars and Emily Brouse in the Junior 4-Cylinder division. 

Dale and Dakota Schweikart brought the full field of 24 RaceSaver Sprints Cars to the green flag of the 25 lap main event.  Dale Schweikart led the opening lap with Dakota Schweikart, Jarrett Calvert, Jeffrey Weaver and Aaron Jacobus in the top five.   By circuit number five, the leaders began to encounter lapped traffic, with Weaver moving into the third postion.  Jared Zionkowski, who started tenth moved into top five on the completion of lap number seven.  With the completion of lap number ten, Dale Schweikart was in heavy lapped traffic while Dakota attempted to keep pace with his father.

As the duo raced through lapped traffic, Dakota Schweikart tried to make quick work of the lapped cars to catch his father, and on one occasion he passed two lapped cars at the same time as he exited turn two.  “I was hoping lapped traffic would work to my advantage tonight,” said Dakota in a post-race interview.  “Just when I thought I had a chance to catch him, he would put another lapped car between us.” Twelfth place starter Garrett Bard moved into the top five with five laps remaining in the event.   Dale Schweikart continued to weave this way through traffic and help off the attempts from Dakota Schweikart   Jeffrey Weaver finished third, Garrett Bard made a last lap pass to earn the fourth position and Aaron Jacobus completed the top five.  Sixth through tenth were Zionkowski, Ken Duke Jr, who earned the hard-charger award by advancing from the 21st starting position, Reed Thompson was eight followed by Calvert and Josh Beamer.  Heat races were won by Dale Schweikart, Weaver and Lutz.

The win was the 6th career RaceSaver Sprint Victory for Schweikart and the 40th overall in his career.   The 40 wins occurred in eight different divisions. 

Lock Haven’s Robert Tressler lead the opening laps of the Pro Stock feature event.  Front row starter Marc Bitler of Williamsport took the lead from Tressler by the completion of lap number five.   By the midway mark of the race, Long powered by Bitler to take the lead with Noah Jensen of Wapwallopen in pursuit.   Three-time feature winner Brandon Moser advanced for his 6th place starting spot to take the third position on lap number eleven.   While Long held a three car advantage over the rest of the field, the battle was heating up for second with Jensen, Moser and Bitler in hot pursuit.   When the checkered flag waved, Long secured his first win of the season over Jensen, Bitler, Moser and Tressler.  Sixth through tenth belonged to AY Schilling AJ Hoffman, Rooster Peters, Kevin Way and Chris Orwig Jr.       Heat races were won by Long and AJ Stroup.

In 270 Micro Sprint action, Mill Hall’s Timmy Bitner advanced from his 4th place starting spot to lead the opening lap.  Ninth place starter, Perchak took command of the field by the completion of lap number 5.  Weaver followed suit and claimed the second position with Brandon Spencer in tow.

The red flag waved on lap number eight when Cory Stabled rolled his car on the front stretch.  On the restart, Spenser took the second spot while Cody Seigel who started 12th moved into the top five by the completion of lap number nine. On the white flag lap, Perchak lead Spencer and Seigel.  Seigel made a last lap pass to wrestle the runner up postion away from Spenser, while Bitler and Weaver finished in the top five.  Sixth through tenth were Hunter Zimmerman, Dan Wertman, Logan Hammaker, Denny Rinehimer and Mitchell Holden.  Heat races were won by Ross Perchak, Bobby Sanso, Denny Rinehimer

In 600 Micro Sprint competition fourth place starter Jeffrey Weaver passed Timmy Bitner for the lead by the completion of lap number two.   Josh Beamer advanced from the sixth starting position to take the second postion by the conclusion of lap number six.   Weaver and Beamer encountered lapped traffic with two laps to go.   Weaver held off the challenges by Beamer to secure the win with Cody Hauck, Johnny Smith and Sierra Hauck completing the top five.  Sixth through tenth were Timmy Bitner, Dermont Thompson, Mitchell Holden, Kyle Knopp and Ethan Spotts.  Weaver and Spotts won the qualifying events. 

Cody Stover of Lock Haven started on the front row of the 12-lap four cylinder stock car main event.   Stover led the first several circuits and battled with Chris Small and Blake Snyder in a closely contested battle for the lead.  On lap number nine, Stover’s car broke while leading.   Following the restart, Small had mechanical issues, giving the top spot to Snyder.   Snyder held off the late race challenge to claim the victory over last week’s winner Jimmy Moyer, Maddox Smith, Skyler Witchley and Keith Haagen. Heat races were won by Scott Englert, Snyder and Small.

In the four cylinder junior division, Emily Brouse was the winner over Caden Kennedy, Chelsie Harris and Chloe Smith.

The Clinton County Speedway will return with racing action this Friday night, May 28st with a five division program featuring the Limited Late Models, Pro Stock, 270 Micro Sprints, 600 Mirco Sprints, and the 4-Cylinder Stock Cars presented by 21st Century – 1st Choice Realty.  The night will also feature kid’s bike races.   Gates will open at 5PM, Hotlaps at 7PM and Racing at 7:30PM.  For more information, visit www.clintoncountyspeedway.com or visit the speedway on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.

RaceSaver Sprint Cars:   1. Dale Schweikart 2. Dakota Schweikart 3. Jeffrey Weaver 4. Garrett Bard 5. Aaron Jacobus 6. Jared Zionkowski 7. Ken Duke Jr. 8. Reed Thompson 9. Jarret Calvert 10. Josh Beamer 11. Scott Lutz 12. Dave Guss Jr. 13. Dustin Prettyleaf 14. Neil Petock 15. Andrew Jacobus 16. Andrew Boyer 17. Austin Greenland 18. Quinn Roberts 19. Frank Rusnock 20. Devin Brenam 21. Tyler Cochran 22. Mariah Romig 23. Ryan Lynn 24. Matt Tebbs DNS: Robbie Bartchy, Dylan Proctor Heat Races: Jeffrey Weaver, Dakota Schweikart, Scott Lutz

Pro Stocks: 1. Cory Long 2. Noah Jensen 3. Marc Bitler 4. Brandon Moser 5. Robert Tressler 6. AY Schilling 7. AJ Hoffman 8. Rooster Peters 9. Kurt Way 10. Kris Orwig Sr. 11. Rich Fye 12. Brad Benton 13. AJ Stroup 14. Todd Geyer Sr. 15. Logan Hile DNS Gary Mellott Heat Races: Cory Long and AJ Stroup

270 Micro Sprints: 1. Ross Perchak 2. Cody Siegel 3. Brandon Spencer 4. Timmy Bitner 5. Jeffrey Weaver 6. Hunter Zimmerman 7. Dan Wertman 8. Logan Hammaker 9. Denny Rinehimer 10. Mitchell Holden 11. Bobby Sando 12. Mathew Dixson 13. James Bilger 14. Tom Quiggle 15. Sam Chamberlin 16. Mac Wert 17. Aidan Adams 18. Cory Stabley 19. Rich Damore 20. Shaun Musser 21. Skeetz Hockenbrock Heat Races: Ross Perchak, Bobby Sanso, Denny Rinehimer

600 Micro Sprints 1. Jeffrey Weaver 2. Josh Beamer 3. Cody Hauck 4. Johnny Smith 5. Sierra Hauch 6. Timmy Bitner 7. Dermont Thompson 8. Mitchell Holden 9. Kyle Knopp 10. Ethan Spotts 11. Eric Knopp DNS Derek Swartz Heat Races: Ethan Spotts and Jeffrey Weaver

4 Cylinder Stock Cars: 1. Blake Snyder 2. Jimmy Moyer 3. Maddox Smith 4. Skyler Witchley 5. Keith Haagen 6. Scott Englert 7. Cody Stover 8. Chris Small 9. Tim Muthler 10. Mike Hepler 11. Mike Luther 12. Tanner Baney 13. Mike Boring 14. Larry Beacher Jr. 15. Dillan Craft 16. Cody Maines 17. Kyle Strouse 18. Shawn Stahl 19. Seth Derr 20. Jeff Miller 21. Zachary Rill 22. Kris Orwig Jr.  DNS John Bower, Sam Creveling.  Heat Races:  Scott Englert, Blake Snyder, Chris Small

4 Cylinder Juniors: 1. Emily Brouse 2. Caden Kennedy, 3. Chelsie Harris 4. Chloe Smith

Jim Yoder Claims his 43rd Career Victory at Clinton County Speedway

Mill Hall, PA – Selinsgrove’s Jim Yoder has driven about every form of late model division at the Clinton County Speedway.  When the speedway opened, Yoder was a regular competitor in the semi-late division.  He has also competed in Super Late Models and now drives a Limited Late Model.  On Friday night, he earned his first win of the season and his 43rd career victory at the 3/8th mile oval.  “I just really enjoy racing here,” said Yoder in Victory Lane.  “The track was great.”  The other winners of the night included Millerstown’s Brandon Moser, Scranton’s Johnny Miller, Sean McAndrew, Jimmy Moyer of Lewistown, and Dean Kauffman of Coalport.

Jeremy Ohl of Jersey Shore and Andrew Yoder of Middleburg led the field to the green flag.  As the duo raced side by side into turn number one, Ohl’s car slid into Andrew Yoder to bring out the caution.   The restart found Lock Haven’s Denny Fourney and Nick Loffredo of Jersey Shore on the front row.  Loffredo jumped into the early lead with Renovo’s Mike Smith and Jim Yoder in pursuit.  Smith made several attempts to pass Loffredo and was successful in taking the lead on lap number nine.  Yoder passed Loffredo for second on lap number ten and set his sights on catching Smith.   In the meantime, Andrew Yoder who was involved in the opening lap caution had worked his way back up through the field and moved into the top five.  At the race’s midway point, Smith led Jim Yoder, Nick Loffredo, Denny Fourney and Andrew Yoder.

Jim made the winning pass on lap number 15 and began to encounter lapped traffic on lap 19.   Yoder continued to lead the remaining laps to earn his first win of the season.  Smith finished second, Andrew Yoder was third followed by Devein Frey and Loffredo.  Sixth through tenth were Fourney, Joe Loffredo, Danny Snyder, Tim Luben and Kaiden Bard.  Heat races were won by Smith and Andrew Yoder. 

The 270 Micro Sprint feature had Shawn Musser of Bellefonte and Hunter Zimmerman of Aaronsburg on the front row.   The red flag came out on the opening lap, as eight cars tangled in turns three and four.  All drivers were uninjured.   When the race resumed, Shawn Musser led the opening lap with Denny Rinehimer, Timmy Bitner, Zimmerman, and Wyatt Rotz in the top five.

Tenth place starter Shawn McAndrew worked his way up through the field and by the completion of lap number three, found his way to the front with Wyatt Rotz right behind him in the runner up position.   At the midway point of the race, McAndrew led Rotz, Jeffrey Weaver, Musser, and Aidan Adams.  The leaders began to encounter lapped traffic with three laps remaining.   Adams brought out the red flag when his car rolled over while battling for position.  Andrews was able to execute a perfect restart and went on to earn the victory.  Wyatt Rotz passed Weaver on the restart to claim the runner up position.   Skeetz Hockenbrock finished fourth and Dan Wortman rounded out the top five.  Sixth through tenth were Musser, Zimmerman, Logan Hammaker, Buddy Kramer, and Levi Brungard.  Heat races were won by McAndrew and Bitner.

Lock Haven’s Rich Fye and Robert Tressler brought the field of Pro Stocks to the green flag for their feature event.   Tressler used the top racing groove to take the lead down the back straight away in the early laps.  Sixth place starter Brandon Moser advanced one spot by the completion of every lap.  On lap three he was in the third spot and by lap four he passed Cory Long for the runner up position.   Once Moser caught Tressler the duo battled for the top position for a few laps.   By lap number seven, Moser took the top position with Tressler, Long, Ay Schilling, and Marc Bitler in the top five. 

The event’s final caution came out on lap number 10, when Logan Hile’s car stopped in turn four.  Moser held off any challenges in the final laps to claim his third win in a row.  Corey Long made a last lap pass to earn the runner up position.  Tressler finished third, Noah Jenson was fourth and Schilling was fifth.  Sixth through tenth were Gary Mellott, Rich Fye, Marc Bitler, Kevin VanAmburg, and Rooster Peters.  Heat races were won by Long and Moser.

In 600 Micro Sprint competition, Beech Creek’s Timmy Bittner and West Milton’s Sierra Hauck were the front row starters.  Bittner took early command of the field with Jeffrey Weaver of Lock Haven and Scranton’s Johnny Smith in pursuit.  Weaver and Smith battled hard for the runner up position.  Smith took the runner up position by the completion of lap number three, with Weaver reclaiming the spot on the next circuit.  Smith finally cleared Weaver and began to close the three car length advantage that Bitner had established.   On lap number ten, Smith was able to make the winning pass round Bitner.   Cautions on lap number 12 and 13 bunched the field on Smith’s back bumper.  Smith was able to hold off the challenges and claimed his third win of the season.  Bitner finished second, Weaver was third, Sierra Hauck was fourth and Cody Hauck finished fifth.  Sixth through tenth were, Ethan Spotts, Trevor Teats, Mason Peters, Dustin Roberts, and Jeff Gyuina.  Peters and Smith won the heat races.    

In four-cylinder stock car competition, Renovo’s Maddox Smith and Lock Haven’s Kris Orwig Jr led the field to the start of the main event.  Cody Stover of Lock Haven raced his way to the front to lead the opening laps of the event.   Blake Snyder of Montgomery, who started sixth, took the lead on lap number four but two laps later suffered mechanical issues and brought out the caution.   Chris Small led lap number eight before Jimmy Moyer who started eleventh made the winning pass of the race.  It was Moyers first career win in four-cylinder competition earning the checkers over Chris Small, John Bower, Skylar Witchley, and Maddox Smith.  Sith through tenth were Tim Muthler, Zachery Rill, Dylan Hoover, Virgil Myer, and Cody Maines.  Heat races were won by Stover, Moyer, and Snyder. 

In the four cylinder junior division, Dean Kauffman of Coalport won over Chile Smith and Caden Kennedy.

The Clinton County Speedway will return with racing action this Friday night, May 21st with a five division program featuring the Race Saver Sprint Cars, Pro Stock, 270 Micro Sprints, 600 Mirco Sprints, and the 4-Cylinder Stock Cars.   Gates will open at 5PM, Hotlaps at 7PM and Racing at 7:30PM.  For more information, visit www.clintoncountyspeedway.com or visit the speedway on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.

Limited Late Models:  1. Jim Yoder 2. Mike Smith 3. Andrew Yoder 4. Devin Frey 5. Nick Loffredo 6. Denny Fourney 7. Joe Loffredo 8. Danny Snyder 9. Tim Luben 10. Kaiden Bard 11. Len Stroud Jr 12. Jeremy Ohl 13. Joe Lusk DNS Matt Cochran, Levi Ardery   Heats:  Mike Smith, Andrew Yoder

Pro Stocks: 1. Brandon Moser 2. Cory Long 3. Robert Tressler 4. Noah Jensen 5. AY Schilling 6. Gary Mellott 7. Rich Fye 8. Marc Bitler 9. Kevin VanAmburg 10. Rooster Peters 11. Logan Hile 12. Todd Geyer Sr. 13. Jason Smith 14. Kris Orwig, Sr.  Heats: Cory Long, Brandon Moser


270 Micro Sprints: 1. Sean McAndrew 2. Wyatt Rotz 3. Jeffrey Weaver 4. Skeetz Hockenbrock 5. Dan Wertman 6. Shaun Musser 7. Hunter Zimmerman 8. Logan Hammaker 9. Buddy Kramer 10. Levi Brungard 11. Aidan Adams 12. Timmy Bittner 13. James Bilger 14. Bobby Sanso 15. Denny Rinehimer 16. Tom Quiggle 17. Rich Damore 18. Mitchell Holden 19. Mac West 20. Cory Stabley  Heats: Sean McAndrew, Timmy Bittner


600 Micro Sprints: 1. Johnny Smith 2. Timmy Bittner 3. Jeffrey Weaver 4. Sierra Hauck 5. Cody Hauck 6. Ethan Spotts 7. Trevor Teats 8. Mason Peters 9. Dustin Roberts 10. Jeff Gyuina 11. Mitchell Holden 12. Eric Knopp 13. Kyle Knopp 14. Dermont Thompson 15. Tyler Snook 16. Josh Beamer 17. David Beamer  Heats: Mason Peters, Johnny Smith

4-Cylinders: 1. Jimmy Moyer 2. Chris Small 3. John Bower 4. Skylar Witchley 5. Maddox Smith 6. Tim Muthler 7. Zach Rill 8. Dylan Hoover 9. Virgil Myer 10. Cody Maines 11. Chris Orwig Jr. 12. Tyler Watson 13. John Baney 14. Blake Snyder 15. Cody Stover 16. Brett Shirk 17. Dylan Craft 18. Larry Bechdel Jr. 19. Shawn Stahl 20. Jonathan Stringfellow 21. Scott Engler 22. Kyle Strouse DNS Mike Haggen, Keith Haggen, Brian Strouse  Heats: Cody Stover, Jimmy Moyer, Blake Snyder

4 Cylinder Juniors: 1. Devin Kauffman 2. Chloe Smith 3. Caden Kennedy 4. Emily Brouse 4. Chelsie Harris DNS Gavin Bilby

Clinton County Officials Forced to Cancel Due to Rain

Mill Hall, PA – Clinton County Speedway officials made the decision to cancel the Friday, May 7th event after a down-pour occurred mid-afternoon on Friday.  The extended forecast for the rest of the evening also influenced the decision as it was predicted for additional rain.  

As a result, the speedway will focus on the upcoming show on Friday, May 14th.  The 5 division racing program will feature the Limited Late Models, Pro Stocks, 270 Micro Sprints, 600 Micro Sprints, and the 4 Cylinder Stock Cars.  Gates will open at 5PM, hot-laps are at 7PM and racing begins at 7:30PM.

After two weeks of racing, the point leaders are as follows:  Garrett Bard of Wells Tannery leads the RaceSaver Sprint Cars, Andrew Yoder of Middleburg leads the Limited Late Models, Brandon Moser of Millerstown leads the Pro Stocks, Johnny Smith of Scranton leads the 600 Micro Sprints, Jeffrey Weaver of Lock Haven leads the 270 Micro Sprints, and Blake Snyder of Montgomery leads the 4 Cylinder Stock Cars.

For more information, visit www.clintoncountyspeedway.com or visit the speedway on Facebook

Yoder Wins Late Models while Moser and Smith Repeat at Clinton County Speedway

Mill Hall, PA – Andrew Yoder of Selinsgrove led every lap of the 25 lap Limited Late Model feature to claim 17th career win and his first win of the season at the Clinton County Speedway.  Brandon Moser of Millerstown and Johnny Smith of Scranton were repeat winners in the Pro Stocks and 600 Micro Sprints.  Jeffrey Weaver of Lock Haven won the 270 Micro Sprints, Blake Snyder of Montgomery won the 4-Cylinders and Chloe Smith won the Junior 4-Cylinder division.

Joe Lusk of Jersey Shore and Yoder started on the front row of the 25 lap feature event.   The duo raced side by side into turn number one at the drop of the green flag.  “I knew Joe would be hard to pass,” said Yoder “I tried the outside and hoped that it would stick.”  Yoder’s pass worked and allowed him to choose his preferred line in the middle of the track as they raced through turns three and four.    Yoder began to encounter lapped traffic on lap number seven, with Lusk, Jim Yoder of Selinsgrove, Tim Luben of Mill Hall and Mike Smith of Renovo in the top give.   Yoder was able to open up a half a straight-a-way lead over Lusk.  At the race’s half-way point, Yoder was trying to work through lapped traffic, and Lusk began to close in on the leader.  The caution flag waved on lap number 14, when Len Stroud of Jersey Shore spun in turn number 4.  

Yoder had a flawless restart and continued to lead the remaining laps to earn the victory.  Lusk finished second, followed by Jim Yoder, Mike Smith, Joe Loffredo.  Denny Fourney of Lock Haven was sixth, Tim Luben was seventh, Len Stroud was eighth and Kaiden Bard was nineth.  Heats were won by Andrew Yoder and Jim Yoder. 

Skeetz Hockenbrock and Jeffrey Weaver led the field of 21 270-Micro Sprints to the green flag.  Hockenbrock took the early lead with Weaver in close pursuit followed by Denny Rinehimer of Bloomsburg, Zach Glass, and Ethan Rotz of Spring Run.  Weaver passed Hockenbrock to lead lap number four.  Rotz, who was last week’s feature winner, passed Glass on lap number 7 for the fourth position.  Weaver and Hockenbrock began to encounter lapped traffic in the closing laps of the race.  Rinehimer was battling with Rotz and Glass. On the final lap Rinehimer drifted high coming out of turn number two and lost two positions, allowing Rotz and Glass to move into the third and fourth positions.  The win for Weaver was his 30th career victory in 270 Micro Sprint competition.  Sixth through tenth were Aidan Adams, Bobby Sanso, Dan Wertman, Logan Hammaker and Matthew Dixson.  Heat races were won by Hockenbrock, Weaver and Timmy Bittner.

Nate Stroup and Noah Jensen of Nescopeck comprised the front row of the 15 lap Pro Stock feature event.  Jensen took the early command of the field.  By lap number five, 4th place starter Brandon Moser took the runner up position from Stroup and set his sites on Jensen while Jason Gessman and AY Schilling were running in the top five.  The caution flag came out on lap number 7 for Brad Myers, Kevin VanAmburg and Gary Mellott.  Moser restarted along side of Jensen as they battled for lead racing into

turns 1 and 2.  Moser took the lead at the completion of lap number eight.   On lap ten, a second caution came out for Brad Benton who slowed on the front stretch.   Moser continued to lead following the restart, while Jensen was trying everything to get by the leader.  On lap number 13, Jensen brushed against the front stretch wall, allowing several cars to get by him.   At the checkered flag it was Moser with the win over Gessman, Schilling, Corey Long, and Stroup.  Sixth through tenth were Jensen, Robert Tressler, Rich Fye, Rooster Peters, and Gary Mellott.  Heat races were won by Long and Gessman.

In 600 Micro Sprint action, Jeffrey Weaver and his sister, Sierra Weaver Hauck started on the front row of the feature event.   Jeffrey led the opening lap, with third place starter, Johnny Smith running second.  Smith made the winning pass on Weaver by the completion of lap number two with Sierra Hauck, Timmy Bittner and Cody Hauck rounding out the top five.  Bitner moved into the third position on lap number eight.  On lap number eleven, the caution came out when Bitner’s car blew an engine. 

The caution caused a one lap shootout to the finish.  Smith held off the challenges of Weaver to claim his second win a row.  Weaver finished second, Cody Hauck was third followed by Sierra Hauck and Dustin Roberts.  The heat race was won by Jeffrey Weaver.

Blake Snyder and Keith Haggen started on the front row of the 4-Cylinder feature event.   Snyder took the early lead and battled with Dylan Craft. Craft was credited with leading the third lap, but Snyder powered by Craft to regain the lead on lap number 4.   Haggen moved back into the runner up position on the same lap. Mike Luther challenged Haggen for the runner up position and eventually moved into second on lap number 9.  The duo continued in a contested race for second, with Haggen making a last lap pass to finish second behind Snyder.  Luther finished third, Kris Shirk was fourth and Dylan Craft finished fifth.  Sixth through tenth were Nick Goutile, Chris Small, Brett Shirk, Skylar Witchley, and Seth Derr.  Heats were won by Snyder and Haggen.

In the junior 4-Cylinder division, Chloe Smith was the feature winner.

The Clinton County Speedway returns with racing this Friday night for another 5 division racing program. The Laurel Highlands RaceSaver Sprint Cars, Pro Stock, 270 Micro Sprints, 600 Micro Sprint and 4 Cylinders will be the featured 5 divisions.   Gates will open at 5:00PM and Racing will begin at 7:30PM.  For more information, visit www.clintoncountyspeedway.com or visit the speedway on Facebook

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Limited Late Model: 1. Andrew Yoder 2. Joe Lusk 3. Jim Yoder 4. Mike Smith 5. Joe Loffredo 6. Denny Fourney 7. Tim Luben 8. Len Stroud, Sr.  DNS: Nick Loffredo, Kaiden Bard

Pro Stocks: 1. Brandon Moser 2. Jason Geesman 3. AY Schilling 4. Cory Long 5. Nathan Stroup 6. Noah Jensen 7. Robert Tressler 8. Rich Fye 9. Rooster Peters 10. Gary Mellott 11. Brad Myers 12. Kris Orwig, Sr. 13. Todd Geyer Sr. 14. Brad Benton 15. Logan Hile 16. Ray Rothfuss 17. Kevin VanAmburg

270 Micro Sprints: 1. Jeffrey Weaver 2. Skeetz Hockenbrock 3. Wyatt Rotz 4. Zachary Glass 5. Denny Rinehimer 6. Aidan Adams 7. Bobby Sanso 8. Dan Wertman 9. Logan Hammaker 10 Matthew Dixson 11. Tom Quiggle 12. Michell Holden 13. Rich Damore 14. Timmy Bittner 15. Hunter Zimmerman DNS James Bilger, Levi Brungard, Shaun Musser, Cory Stabley, Buddy Kramer, Tyler Puterbaugh

600 Micro Sprints: 1. Johnny Smith 2. Jeffrey Weaver 3. Cody Hauck 4 Sierra Hauck 5. Dustin Roberts 6. Mitchell Holden 7. Timmy Bittner DNS Brock Puterbuagh

4 Cylinders: 1. Blake Snyder 2. Keith Haggen 3. Mike Luther 4. Kris Shirk 5. Dylan Craft 6. Nick Goutile 7. Chris Small 8. Brett Shirk 9. Skylar Witchley 10. Seth Derr 11. Cody Stover 12. Maddox Smith 13. Tim Muthler 14. Melvin Wiser 15. John Bainey16. Mike Hepler DNS Scott Englert, Kyle Strouse, Caden Kennedy

Jr. 4-Cylinders: 1. Chloe Smith 2. Tanner Baney 3. Chelsea Cochran 4. Coty Maines DNS Emily Brouse