Drevicki Claims Top Honors at Clinton County Speedway

For Immediate Release

May 20, 2023

Mill Hall, PA –Steven Drevicki of Reading, PA topped the field of twenty-seven USAC East Coast Sprint Cars on Friday night at the Clinton County Speedway.  Tommy Dawson won the Pro Stocks, Jeffrey Weaver won the 270 Micro Sprints, Tommy Kunsman won the wingless 600 Micros and John Stringfellow won the 4 Cylinders.

Ed Aikin and JT Ferry lead the field to green at Clinton County for the 25 lap feature event, and it was immediately evident what kind of feature the fans would be treated too. JT Ferry edged out Aikin to the line in a fierce side by side battle for the first five laps of the feature event as the two traded slide jobs up and down the speedway on each end of the track.

Ferry had a great line through the middle of the speedway, sometimes utilizing the high line, but Aikin had a great handling car and could cut down to the bottom side of the speedway and utilize the shorter radius, and moisture to the bottom, to motor side by side, and nearly take the lead from Ferry on multiple occasions.

As the leaders battled for position lap after lap, fourth starting Steven Drevicki quickly dispatched of third place starter Joey Amantea, and separated himself from the intense battle for fourth and fifth between Alex Bright and Briggs Danner.

The caution flag flew on lap four of the feature event for Mike Thompons as he appeared to suffer a broken rear-end. With the car coasting to a stop, evasive action was taken by many cars, with Lee Kauffman, Jason Cherry, and Michael Smith all making contact at the rear of the field. Smith and Cherry ended up stuck together in corner one. Of the four cars involved, only Cherry would rejoin the field, with Smith failing to make repairs with enough time in the work area.

On the following restart, Drevicki began his pressure of the lead duo, with Steven Snyder showing muscle and passing both of Bright and Danner to move into fourth and try to reel in Drevicki and the leaders.

Ferry and Aikin had amassed a decent lead in their duel over Drevicki, with Aikin finally getting the power down off of corner number four to take the lead away from Ferry officially on lap seven of the feature event.

Unfortunately, the first and only red flag of the feature event flew on lap seven of the feature event, as Steven Snyder Jr got too low on the bottom side of turns one and two, caught the inside wall, and went for a series of flips in turn two. The rookie driver would be ok but done for the rest of the feature event.

The ensuing restart saw Aikin tear away from Ferry, but only for a lap or two, as Ferry and now Drevicki battled with Drevicki utilizing a diamond maneuver down the banking of the speedway to get by Ferry and try to catch leader Aikin for the race lead.

Meanwhile, further back in the pack, Kenny Miller lll, Alex Bright, Briggs Danner, and Carmen Perigo were locked in battle, with Miller moving into the top five behind Bright with Danner falling to sixth.

Drevicki was relentless, hounding the rear bumper of Aikin in an incredible, and clean race for the lead. Aiking was running a very unique line through corners three and four, allowing the car to drift wide, with Drevicki keeping the car glued to the bottom, but not getting the best grip to get the race lead. As those two dueled, JT Ferry again drew into the picture closing in and making it a near three car battle for the lead.

With the top three glued together, Alex Bright, Briggs Danner, who had moved back by Miller for fifth, and Kenny Miller lll had begun to catch the leaders, and were nearly in the same corner as the lead trio shaping up what could have been a possible six car race for the lead.

Drevicki finally got the bite he needed off of corner four and took the race lead on lap 19 of the feature event. As the duo entered into corner one, they both swung wide, trying to get a run down the banking under Drevicki down the back straight away. Drevicki kept his car extra tight to the bottom, and despite the huge run Aikin had, he was not able to get under Drevicki for the lead.

The caution flag flew once again on lap 20, as Dalton Herrick spun off the banking of turns three and four. Drevicki nailed the restart with Aikin and Ferry battling again for the runner up spot and the rest of the top five remaining the same. The caution flag flew yet again on lap 22, as Herrick went for the same spin off the banking in three and four, drawing an end to his night.

With a three-lap dash to the finish, Drevicki nailed the restart and pulled away some from Aikin to collect his second consecutive series win of the season.  Aikin held off JT Ferry for second, with Bright and Danner rounding out the top five.  Sixth though tenth were Kenny Miller, Carmen Perigo, Jr, Bruce Buckwalter, Dale Schweikart and Joey Amantea.  Heat races were won by Alex Bright, Joey Amantea and Briggs Danner.   Austin Graby won the B-Main. 

In addition to the USAC Sprints, running wingless, the 600 Micro Sprints took their wings off for the first time this year to allow drivers an opportunity to prepare for the upcoming Hyper Racing 600 Wingless speed-week event in July.  Cory Stabley and Tommy Kunsman started on the front row of the 15 lap main event.  Kunsman, who was pulling double duty, by running both wingless divisions, jumped into the lead at the drop of the green flag. Stabley, a rookie in the 600 division, who was running his first wingless event, held onto second through the completion of lap number five.   The caution flag came out Kimber Tyson who stopped on the back stretch.   Upon the restart Kunsman continued to lead, while Gary Smith passed Stabley for second place.  Kunsman continued to lead every lap to claim his first wingless victory at the speedway.   Smith was second, Stabley was third, Chad Waite was fourth and Corey Bowmaster completed the top five. Kunsman also won the qualifying event.

Steven Fernberg Jr and Jillian Maurer brough the field of 270 Micro Sprints to the green flag.   Fernberg led the first circuit.  By lap number two, Jeffrey Weaver, who started sixth, advanced into the top spot.   Logan Hammaker moved into second by the completion of lap number two.  With five laps completed, Weaver lead Hammaker, Cory Stabley, Jillian Maurer and Mac Wert.  On lap number eleven, Wert took the fourth spot away from Maurer.  Weaver established a sizeable lead over the rest of the field to secure his fourth consecutive win of the season.   Hammaker finished second while Wert took third of the final laps from Stabley and Maurer. Sixth through tenth were Tom Quiggle, Trevor Fernberg, Steven Fernberg Jr., Brad Snyder and Matt Dixson.  Heats were won by Weaver and Stabley. 

In Pro Stock competition, Blake Snyder and AY Schilling started on the front row.   Schilling led the opening lap. A caution occurred on lap number two when Johnny Bouse and Tommy Dawson got together while battling for fifth, forcing both drivers to the rear of the field.   Fourth place starter AJ Stroup took the lead on lap number four.  The event’s only other caution occurred on lap number four when Kris Orwig spun.  Stroup was being pressured by last week’s feature winner Cory Long, as Dawson and Bouse worked their way up through the field.   By lap number nine, Dawson made it a three-car race for the lead when he took second place from Long.   With two laps remaining, Stroup, Dawson and Long were in a contested battle while Noah Kissinger and Bouse battled for fourth and fifth. 

During the final laps Stroup and Dawson were in an epic battle running side by side.  As the duo raced down the back straight, Dawson had one more chance to pass Stroup.  As they exited turn four, Dawson had a slight advantage to win by a margin of 0.25 seconds.  Stroup settled for second, Long was fourth followed by Kissinger and Bouse.   Sixth through tenth were AJ Hoffman, AY Schilling, Blake Snyder, Rich Fye and Marc Bitler,  Heats were won by Long and Stroup.

Johnny Stringfellow and Michael Barrett were the front row starters of the four-cylinder main event.  Barrett led the first three circuits before Stringfellow powered into the lead by the completion of lap number four.  At the race’s midway point of the race, Hunter Flook took second away from Barrett as Zak Kline and Adam Harris were in the top five.   With one lap to go, Flook’s car brought out the caution flag.  Stringfellow held off the challenges to claim the win over Barrett, Blake Snyder, Kline and Skyler Phillips.  Sixth through tenth were Chloe Smith, Adam Harris, Matt Weaver, Troy Bennett and Toby Maines.  Heats were won by Small, Harris and Snyder.

The Clinton County Speedway returns this Friday night with a four-division show, featuring the Limited Late Models, Pro Stocks, 270 Micro Sprints, 4-Cylinders and kids Power Wheels races presented by Century 21 First Choice Realty.  Gates open at 5PM and racing begins at 7PM.  For the latest information about upcoming events, visit the speedway’s website, www.clintoncountyspeedway.com or follow the speedway on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.   

USAC Wingless Sprints (25 Laps): 1. 19 Steven Drevicki, 2. 7 Ed Aikin, 3. 18J JT Ferry, 4. 20 Alex Bright, 5. 39 Briggs Danner, 6. 23M Kenny Miller, 7. 21 Carmen Perigo Jr, 8. 83 Bruce Buckwalter Jr, 9. 78 Dale Schweikart, 10. 88J Joey Amantea, 11. 85 Josh Beamer, 12. 67 Jason Cherry, 13. 87 Austin Graby, 14. 5B Bobby Butler, 15. 21K Tommy Kunsman, 16. 83S Billy Ney, 17. 29 Dalton Herrick, 18. 27 Steven Snyder Jr, 19. 11 Mike Thompson, 20. 96 Lee Kauffman, 21. 76 Michel Smith.

Lap Leaders: JT Ferry (1-4, 6). Ed Aikin (5, 7-19). Steven Drevicki (20-25).

270 Micros: 1. Jeffrey Weaver, 2 Logan Hammaker 3. Mac Wert, 4. Cory Stabley 5. Jillian Maurer 6. Tom Quiggle 7. Trevor Fernburg 8. Steven Fernburg, Jr, 9. Brad Snyder 10. Matt Dixson 11. Mathew Dixson. 

600 Micro Sprints: (Wingless): 1. Tommy Kunsman 2. Gary Smith 3. Cory Stabley 4. Chad Waite 5. Corey Bowmaster 6. Mitchell Holden 7. Kimber Tyson

Pro Stocks: 1. Tommy Dawson 2. AJ Stroup 3. Cory Long 4. Noah Kissinger 5. Johnny Bouse 6. AJ Hoffman 7. AY Schilling 8. Blake Snyder 9 Rich Fye 10. Marc Bitler 11. Kris Orwig Sr.

Four Cylinders: 1.Johnny Stringfellow 2. Michael Barrett, 3. Blake Snyder 4. Zak Kline 5. Skylar Phillips 6. Chloe Smith 7. Adam Harris 8. Matt Weaver 9. Troy Bennett 10. Toby Maines 11. Coty Maines 12. Kevin Tripley 13. Robert Doorman 14. Hunter Flook 15. Garrett Lucas 16. Bryrun Hackenberg  17. Chris Small 18. Brian Haagen 19. Joey Snook  DNS. Kayla Leigey  Nick Snook, Tim Muthler

Gomola wins at Clinton County Speedway

Mill Hall, PA – Jacob Gomola of Seneca, PA claimed the RaceSaver Sprint Car feature event on Friday night at the Clinton County Speedway taking the lead as the field was getting the white flag.   Jeffrey Weaver claimed another victory in the 270 Micro Sprints, Cory Long won the Pro Stocks, Johnny Smith won the 600 Micros and Blake Snyder won the 4 Cylinders. 

Kruz Kepner and defending track champion, Ryan Kissinger led the full field of RaceSaver Sprint cars to the green flag.  Kepner quickly took the lead with Kissinger glued to his back bumper.   Jacob Gomola, who started fourth ran in the third position followed by Owen Dimm and AJ Barton.  On lap number eight, Kepner caught the back of the field and put a lapped car between himself and second place Kissinger.  

As Kepner weaved his way through lapped traffic, Kissing and Gomola were in a heated battle for the second position.   On lap number twelve, Gomola passed Kissinger for second.  Gomola started to work the top side of the speedway, trying to find a faster way through lapped traffic to have a shot at catching Kepner.  Gomola was making up ground, when the events only caution came out when Barton spun in turn four. 

The restart provided Kepner with a clear racetrack. The restart had Kepner leading Gomola, Kissinger, Dimm and Jared Zionkowski in the top five.   Timmy Bittner moved into the top five on lap number lap twenty.   Kepner, Gomola and Kissinger were in a tight battle for the lead.  As the top runners entered turn number three Gomola was within striking distance.   As Kepner and Gomola came out of turn fourth with the while flag waving, Gomola made the pass for the lead.  He held on for one more lap to claim his first of the season.  Kepner was second, followed by Kissinger, Bittner, and Owen Dimm.   Sixth through tenth were Jared Zionkowski, Jeffrey Weaver, Dereck Swartz, Logan Jones and Dale Schweikart.  Heats were won by Dustin Prettyleaf, Kepner and Ryan Lynn.

Kyle Hendershot led the opening lap of the 270 Micro Sprint feature event.  Third place starter, Jeffrey Weaver took command of the field by the completion of lap number two.  Cory Stabley took the runner up position on lap number three.   Weaver continued to click off the laps until lap number twelve when the caution came out for Matthew Dixon and Logan Hammaker.   Weaver restarted the race with Stabley, Mac Wert, Hendershot and Zachery Glass running in the top five.  For the final three laps, the top give remained unchanged with Weaver claiming the win.   Sixth through tenth were Jillian Maurer, Steven Fernburg, Jr, Logan Hammaker, Mathew Dixson and Trevor Fernburg.  Heats were won by Weaver and Wert

Cody Hauck and Johnny Smith started on the front row of the 600 Micro Sprint feature event.  Smith took the lead from Hack to lead the first lap.  Third place starter Timmy Bittner moved into second by the completion of lap number two. Smith continued to pace the field and was slowed only by cautions on laps five and seven.   Smith led every lap to claim the victory.   Bittner was second, Cody Hauck was third, Sierra Hauck was fourth and Johnny Smith was fifth followed by Cory Stabley, Chase Roussey, Mitchell Holden and Corey Bowmaster. Heats were won by Bittner and Cody Hauck.

Cory Long and AJ Hoffman started on the front row of the Pro Stock feature event.  Hoffman took the early lead with Cory Long in second, Johnny Bouse in third.  On lap number six, Long took over the lead.   At the halfway point, Long led Hoffman, Bouse, AJ Stroup, and Noah Kissinger.  Stroup continued to charge to the front of the field, moving into second place on lap number nine. During the closing laps, Long continued to run a consistent line to hold off the challenge so Stroup and Bouse.   At the conclusion of the race, Long held off Stoup, Bouse, Hoffman, and Kissinger followed by AY Schilling, Marc Bitler, Kris Orwig and Blake Snyder.  Heats were won by Long and Bouse.

John Stringfellow and Keith Haagen led the four cylinders to the green flag.  Michael Barrett took the runner up postion on lap number four.  However mechanical issues for Barrett on lap number eight brough out the caution as he stopped on the front stretch.  Following the restart, Stringfellow continued to lead with Chris Small and Blake Snyder in the top three.   Stringfellow won the race, but failed post-race inspection declaring Blake Snyder the winner with Chole Sith Matt Weaver, Keith Haagen and Joey Snook in the top five. Six through ten were Coty Maines, Chris Small, Bryun Hackenberg, Troy Bennett and Toby Maines.  Heats were won by Stingfellow, Snyder and Small.

The Clinton County Speedway returns this Friday night with a five division show, featuring the USAC East Coast Wingless Sprint Cars presented by Bill’s Happy Camper of Mill Hall.  The 600 Micro Sprint will also compete wingless in preparation of the Hyper Racing 600 Wingless Speedweek taking place in July.  The Pro Stocks, 270 Micro Sprints and Four Cylinders will also be on the program.  Gates open at 5PM and racing begins at 7PM.  For the latest information about upcoming events, visit the  speedway’s website, www.clintoncountyspeedway.com or follow the speedway on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.   

Sprint Cars: 1. Jacob Gomola, 2. Kruz Kepner 3. Ryan Kissinger 4. Timmy Bittner 5. Owen Dimm 6. Jared Zionkowski, 7. Jeffrey Weaver 8. Derek Swartz, 9. Logan Jones 10. Dale Schweikart 11. Dustin Prettyleaf 12. Matt Tebbs 13. Josh Fox 14. Ryan Lynn 15. Mike Alleman 16. Erik Knopp 17. Nathan Pierce 18. AJ Barton 19. Josh Beamer 20. Reed Thompson 21. Wyatt Walizer 22. Austin Walizer 23. Karl Walizer Jr. 24. Dakota Schweikart DNS Jim Kennedy

270 Micros: 1. Jeffrey Weaver, 2. Cory Stabley, 3. Mac Wert, 4. Kyle Hendershot, 5. Zachery Glass 6. Jillian Maurer, 7 Steven Fernburg, Jr, 8, Logan Hammaker, 9. Mathew Dixson 10, Trevor Fernburg DNS Matt Dixson

600 Micro Sprints: 1. Johnny Smith, 2. Timmy Bittner 3. Cody Hauck 4. Sierra Hauck 5. Mikey Smith 6, Cory Stabley 7. Chase Roussey 8. Mitchell Holden 9. Corey Bowmaster.

Pro Stocks: 1. Cory Long 2. AJ Stroup 3. Johnny Bouse 4. AJ Hoffman 5. Noah Kissinger 6. AY Schilling 7. Marc Bitler 8. Kris Orwig Sr. 9. Blake Snyder DNS Robert Tressler, Todd Geyer Rich Fye.

Four Cylinders: 1. Blake Snyder 2. Chloe Smith 3. Matt Weaver 4. Keith Haagen 5. Joey Snook 6. Coty Maines 7 Chris Small 8. Bryrun Hackenberg 9. Troy Bennett 10. Toby Maines 11. Brian Haagen 12. Kayla Leigey 13. Kevin Tripley 14. Garrett Lucas 15. Skylar Phillps 16. Nick Snook 17. Michael Barrett 18. Adam Harris 19. Zak Kline 20. Hunter Flook 21. Tim Muthler DQ Johnathon Stringfellow

Mother Nature Washes Out Friday Racing Action

Mill Hall, PA – Clinton County Speedway officials were forced to cancel the Friday night racing program due to rain that started in the morning and continued through the evening hours.

The Speedway staff will prepare for this coming Friday night’s racing program presented by Bob Boob and Century 21 First Choice Realty.  The Limited Late Models will be the featured division as: Matt Adams of York will try to earn his second career victory.   Adams and Andrew Yoder had an epic battle that resulted in an emotional win for Adams in front of a packed crowd.

In addition to the Late Model, the Pro Stocks, 270 Micros and the Four Cylinders will be on the card.  Johnny Bouse of Hughesville and Jeffrey Weaver of Lock Haven have each won two races in their respective divisions, the Pro Stocks and 270 Micro Sprints.  In Four Cylinder competition, Larry Beachel and Blake Snyder have each secured wins so far this season.  

Kids Powerwheels racing will take place during intermission.   Any make or model of a battery powered powerwheels like vehicle can compete.  Kids must also wear a bike helmet.   The always popular event allows kids to take one lap around the speedway.

The Clinton County Speedway is celebrating its 35th season of racing action at the 1/3 mile oval.  Several high profile events are on the schedule.  For a complete list of race events and the latest speedway information, visit the speedway’s website at clintoncountyspeedway.com or follow the speedway on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. 

NASCAR Legend Kenny Schrader to Race IMCA Modified at Clinton County Speedway

Mill Hall, PA – As part of the Clinton County Speedway’s 35th anniversary season NASCAR Legend Kenny Schrader will be in competition on Friday, September 15th at the 1/3-mile oval.  The NY-Penn IMCA Modified Series has just been added to the schedule, in which Schrader will compete.

A native of Fenton, MO, Schrader’s’ passion for motorsports has been well documented through a career that now spans more than 40 years.  Schrader competed in the NASCAR Cup Series for 29 seasons, where he secured 4 victories and 184 top ten finishes.  Schrader also competed in the NASCAR Xfinity Series and the NASCAR Truck Series. 

Starting his racing career just after he turned 16 years of age, Shrader has made it a lifelong goal to race as often as possible and in as many different types of race cars as possible.  He has become a great ambassador for motorsports at all levels. 

Schrader is the 1982 USAC Silver Crown Series champion, the 1983 USAC AMSOIL National Sprint Car Series champion, and the 1985 NASCAR Cup Series rookie of the year honoree.

“We are excited to have Kenny come and compete at the Clinton County Speedway,” says race promoter Jason McCahan.  “Race fans will have the opportunity to meet Kenny at the conclusion of the race events, during a post-race pit party and autograph session.”

Last season the New York Penn IMCA Modified Series competed at the speedway.  Eddie Stites held off Rodney Morgan for the victory.   “We are pleased to be back at the Clinton County Speedway,” says Jake Maynard, series director.  “Our drivers have been anxiously awaiting the announcement of a race date at the Clinton County Speedway.”

The New York Penn IMCA Modifieds will then compete on Saturday at the Penn Can Speedway, where Schrader will also be in competition.  

For the latest information about upcoming events, visit the speedway’s website www.clintoncountyspeedway.com or follow the speedway on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram

Adams Battles to Emotional Victory at Clinton County

For Immediate Release
April 22, 2023

Mill Hall, PA – Matt Adams of York towed over two and a half hours to race the Clinton County Speedway on Friday night. The trip was worth it as Adams battled with the leading Limited Late Model feature winner, Andrew Yoder in an epic battle to earn his first career win. Jeffrey Weaver of Lock Haven and Johnny Bouse of Hughesville both returned to victory lane, while Larry Beachel and Blake Snyder of Montgomery won the 4-Cylinder Features.


Bellefonte’s JR Toner and Jersey Shore’s Jeremy Ohl brought the field of Limited Late Models to the green flag. As the duo raced towards turn one, a few cars got together forcing Toner to the infield and Ohl and Jennifer Lesher to bring out the caution flag during the initial start.


The restart put Adam and defending track champion Jim Yoder on the front row. Yoder led the opening circuit, with Adams taking the lead by lap number two. A few early race cautions slowed the field but by lap number six, Adams continued to lead with eighth place starter Andrew Yoder moving into second followed by Jim Yoder, Matt Cochran who advanced from 15th, and JR Toner running in 5th.


At the race’s halfway point, Adams and Andrew Yoder were in a contested battle. The top two drivers raced side by side for serval laps with Yoder taking the lead on lap number 13th. Adams battled back and put a slide job on Yoder coming out of turn number four to reclaim the lead, with Cochran advancing into third followed by Toner and Ohl.


Adams continued to battle with Yoder, while Cochran made it a three car race during the final five laps. On lap number 23, the caution flag came out when Jim Yoder’s car stopped on the front stretch. The caution created a two lap race to the finish with Andrew Yoder and Cochran trying everything they could to steal the win from Adams. Adams was able to hold off the challenges and win the battle over Yoder, Cochran, Toner, and Ohl. Sixth through tenth were Chris Leitzel, Jennifer Lesher, Jim Yoder, Joe Loffredo, Denny Fourney, and Maddox Smith. Heat races were won by Adam and Toner.


“We always enjoy coming to Clinton County,” said an emotional Adams in victory lane. “I only had one pit crew member able to join me today, but I knew we had a fast car. This makes it worth the trip.” It was Adam’s first career victory in the Limited Late Model division.


Noah Kissinger and Jonny Bouse started on the front row of the Pro Stock main event. Bouse took the lead with Kissinger and AJ Stroup running in the top three. Stroup moved into second place on lap number four. At the race’s midway point, Bouse led Stroup with seventh place started Tommy Dawson in third, Kissinger running fourth and Cory Long in the top five. The caution came out on lap number 10 when Marc Bitler and AY Schilling were battling for seventh. The two cars tangled on the front stretch. Bitler was able to restart as Schilling took his car back to the pit area. As the field came back up to speed Bouse kept his car out in front to win his second consecutive feature event. Dawson finished second followed by Kissinger, Long, and Robert Tressler. Sixth through tenth were Marc Bitler, AJ Stroup, AY Schilling, Kris Orwig, Sr., and Blake Snyder. Heats were won by Bouse and Kissinger.


In the 270 Micro Sprints Jeffrey Weaver charged from the outside of the front row to take the lead. Fourth place starter Cory Stabley to take second with Mac Wert running in third. The top three began to encounter lapped traffic by lap number six. The red flag came out when Mike Stuck rolled his car on the front stretch. Stuck was uninjured. Weaver restarted the race with Stabley and Wert on his rear bumper. Logan Hammaker took the third spot away from Wert on the completion of lap number nine. Weaver weaved this way through lapped traffic to claim his second consecutive win over Stabley, Hammaker, Wert and Tom Quiggle. Sixth through tenth were Hunter Zimmerman, Jillian Maurer, Trevor Fernburg, Mathew Dixson and Stuck. Heats were won by Staley and Hammaker.


The four cylinders competed in two feature events. In the first event, Troy Bennett led the first three laps. Larry Beachel Jr. advanced from 11th to take the lead on lap number fourth. One lap later, Blake Snyder took the lead, with Beachel reclaiming the top position one lap later. At the midway point. Beachel and Snyder continued to battle, while Chris Small, Skylar Phillips, and Chole Smith ran in the top five Smith moved into fourth by lap number eight, and she took over third one lap later. Beachel took the win over Snyder, Smith, Phillips and Small.


In the second feature event. Blake Snyder took the lead at the drop of the green flap, with Keith Haagen, Bennett, Beachel and Smith in the top five. By lap five, Beachel moved into second with Skylar Phillips taking over third. Snyder began to open up his lead over the rest of the field, while Beachel and Phillips contested for the runner up postion. Snyder was into lap traffic in the closing laps and raced to his first win of the season. Phillips was second, Smith finished third, Bennett was fourth and Chris Small completed the top five. Sixth through tenth were Bryun Hackenberg, Adam Harris, Matt Weaver, Coty Maines, and Michael Barret. Heats were won by Hunter Flook, Beachel and Phillips.


The Clinton County Speedway returns this Friday night with a five division show, featuring the RaceSaver Sprint Cars, Pro Stocks, 270 Micro Sprints, 600 Micro Sprints, and the Four Cylinders. Gates open at 5PM and racing begins at 7PM. For the latest information about upcoming events, visit the speedway’s website at clintoncountyspeedway.com or follow the speedway on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.


Limited Late Models: 1. Matt Adams 2. Andrew Yoder 3. Matt Cochran 4. JR Toner 5. Jeremy Ohl 6. Chris Leitzel 7. Jennifer Lesher 8. Jim Yoder 9. Joe Loffredo 10. Denny Fourney 11. Maddox Smith 12. Ronnie Laubcher DNS Nick Loffredo, Levi Ardery Dan Condo.
Pro Stocks: 1. Johnny Bouse 2. Tommy Dawson 3. Noah Kissinger 4. Cory Long 5. Robert Tressler 6. Marc Bitler 7. AJ Stroup 8. AY Schilling 9. Kris Orwig Sr 10. Blake Snyder 12 Rich Fye DNS Jason Butler
270 Micro Sprints: 1. Jeffrey Weaver 2. Cory Stabley 3. Logan Hammaker 4. Mac Wert 5. Tom Quiggle 6. Hunter Zimmerman 7. Jillian Maurer 8. Trevor Fernberg 9. Matthew Dixon 10. Mike Stuck DNS Matt Dixson, Steven Fernburg Jr.
4-Cylinders: (feature 1): 1. Larry Beachel Jr. 2. Blake Snyder 3. Chloe Smith 4. Skylar Phillips 5. Chris Small 6. Hunter Flook 7. Zak Kline 8. Keith Haagen 9. Bryun Hackenberg 10. Troy Bennett 11. Joey Snook 12. Nick Snook 13. Toby Maines 14. Coty Maines 15. Brett Shirk 16. Tim Muthler 17. Jonathon Stringfellow 18. Matt Weaver 19. Adman Harris 20. Kayla Leigey 21. Garrett Lucas 22 Brian Haagen DNS: Donald Wynn, Michael Barrett, Brandon Fisher, Jimmy Delozier, Terri Karichner, Robert Dorman
4-Cylinders: (feature 2): 1. Blake Snyder 2. Skylar Phillips 3. Chloe Smith 4. Troy Bennett 5. Chris Small 6. Bryun Hackenberg 7. Adam Harris 8. Matt Weaver 9. Coty Maines 10. Michael Barrett 11. Keith Haagen 12. Summer Beachel 13. Ron McCartney 14. Toby Maines 15. Garrett Lucas 16. Zak Kline 17. Nick Snook 18. Tim Muthler 19. Kayla Leigey 20. Joey Snook 21. Hunter Flook 22. Isaac Exler DQ Larry Beachel Jr. DNS Donald Wynn, Jonathan Stringfellow, Brett Shirk, Brian Haagen, Ryan Unger.

Bittner Takes Clinton County 35th Season Opener

Mill Hall, PA – Timmy Bittner of Beech Creek claimed the opening day honors by winning the RaceSaver Sprint Car feature event on Sunday afternoon at the Clinton County Speedway.  Other winners during the 35th season opener included Jeffrey Weaver of Lock Haven in the 270 Micro Sprints, Aiden Harris of Hanover in the 600 Micro Sprints and Johnny Bouse of Hughesville in the Pro Stocks. 

Bittner and Dustin Prettyleaf of Cogan Station started on the front row of the 25 lap main event.  Prettyleaf led the first circuit, with Bittner claiming the top spot by the completion of lap number two.  Jeffrey Weaver passed Prettyleaf for second, but then pulled into the infield on lap number three giving Prettyleaf the runner up position.   On lap number six, Jacob Gomola brought out the caution when his car stopped on the front stretch.  By the tenth lap, the leaders began to encounter lapped traffic with Bittner leading Prettyleaf, Logan Jones, Kruz Kepner, and Jared Zionkowski.  Bittner continued to work his way through lapped traffic with Prettyleaf in second, Kepner moved up to third with Jared Zionknowski and rookie driver Derek Swartz in the top five.   Bittner was able to put some lap cars between himself and Prettyleaf who had Kepner closing in during the final laps.   Bittner took the victory over Prettyleaf and Kepner, while Swartz took fourth with Zionknowski completing the top five.  Sixth through tenth were Josh Beamer, Logan Jones, Paul Moyer, Ken Duke and Reed Thompson.  Heat races were won by Weaver, Kepner and Bittner. 

The 270 Micro Sprint feature had Tom Quiggle and Cory Stabley starting on the front row.  Tyler Clowes who started third, launched to the front to lead lap number one.  Fourth place starter Jeffrey Weaver moved into second and passed Clowes to lead lap number two.  By lap number five, Weaver lead Clowes, Brady Kuhn and Quiggle.  Weaver and Clowes were in lapped traffic by lap number seven as Kuhn, Quiggle and Dustin Roberts battle for third fourth and fifth.   The 15 lap event ran non-stop with Weaver claiming his 60th career victory at the speedway, moving him to second on the all-time win list.   Clowes finished second, Kuhn, Quiggle and Roberts rounded out the top five. Sixth through tenth were Jillian Maurer, Logan Hammaker, Matt Dixon, Cory Stabley, and Hunter Zimmerman.  Heat races were won by Stable and Weaver.

Aiden Hare raced Prestyn Brown down the front straight-away for the start of the winged 600 Micro feature.  Hare led the initial circuit and would continue to lead every lap of the feature event.  Brown brought out the caution on lap number four.  Timmy Bittner who advanced from seventh was in the runner up postion with James Layton, Cole DeWease and Dakota Sheaffer in the top five by the conclusion of lap number five.   Hare claimed the victory over Bittner.  DeWease finished third, Lawton was fourth and Schaeffer was fifth.  Brown finished sixth followed by Levi Brungard, Cory Bowmaster, Sam Rigglemn, Tyler Harper and Cory Stabley.   Heat races were won by Hare and DeWease.

Tommy Dawson and Johnny Bouse led the field of pro stocks to the green flag.  Bouse led the first lap, with Dawson taking the lead by the following lap.  AY Schilling moved from fourth to second with a bold move passing Bouse and Corey Long.  Two laps later Schilling brought out the caution, allowing Bouse and Long to restart on the back bumper of Dawson.  Long took the second spot away on lap number 6.  At the halfway point, Dawson led Long, Bouse, Rich Fye, and Marc Bitler.  The top race raced in a contested battle for the lead.  Long took the lead on lap number ten, while Bouse took over second on lap eleven.  With two laps to go, Bouse charged back into the lead to take the win.  Fye finished second, Long was third, Bitler Fourth and Blake Snyder completed the top five.   Dawson was sixth, Schilling was seventh, Noah Kissinger was eighth, Robert Tressler was ninth and Paul Metz finished tenth.  Heats were won by Noah Kissinger and Long. 

The four-cylinders heats were won by Larry Beachel, Adam Harris, and Keith Haagen.  However, their feature event was curfewed out. 

The Clinton County Speedway returns this Friday night with a four division show, featuring the Limited Late Models, the Pro Stocks, 270 Micro Sprints, the Four Cylinders with double features.  Gates open at 5PM and racing begins at 7PM.  For the latest information about upcoming events, visit the speedway’s website www.clintoncountyspeedway.com or follow the speedway on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.    

Sprint Cars: 1. Timmy Bittner 2. Dustin Prettyleaf 3. Kruz Kepner 4. Derek Swartz 5. Jarred Zionkowski 6. Josh Beamer 7. Logan Jones 8. Paul Mover 9. Ken Duke Jr. 10. Reed Thomspon 11. Dakota Schweikart 12. Wyatt Walizer 13. Dale Schweikart 14. Ryan Kissinger 15. Camden Cavalet 16. Karl Walizer 17. Johnny Smith 18. Frank Rusnock 19. Austin Greenland 20. Erick Knopp 21. Adnrew Bowyer 22. Jacob Gomola 23. Jeffrey Weaver 24. Cory Hunsberger DNS Josh Fox, Matt Tebbs, Josh Spicer

270 Micro Sprints: 1. Jeffrey Weaver 2. Tyler Clowes 3. Bradyn Kuhn 4. Tom Quiggle 5. Dustin Roberts 6. Jillian Maurer 7. Loan Hammaker 8. Mathew Dixon 9. Cory Stabley 10. Hunter Zimmerman 11. Mike Stuck 12. Zach Riggleman 13. Tannery Byers 14. Zachary Glass 15. Trevor Fernberg DNS Blake Ludwis, Steven Fernberg Jr., Mac Wert, Ryan Wickham

600 Micro Sprints: 1. Aiden Hare 2. Timmy Bittner 3. Cole DeWease 4. James Layton 5. Dakota Sheaffer 6. Prestyn Brown 7. Levi Brungard 8. Corey Bowmaster 9. Sam Riggleman 10. Tyler Harper 11. Cory Stabley DNS Frank Gentile, Mitchell HoldenPro Stocks: 1. Johnny Bouse 2. Rich Fye 3. Cory Long 4. Marc Bitler 5. Blake Snyder 6. Tommy Dawson 7. AY Schilling 8. Noah Kissinger 9. Robert Tressler DSN Paul Metz Jr., Kris Orwig   
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Clinton County Speedway Set to Begin 35th Season of Operations

Mill Hall, PA – The Clinton County Fair Association is pleased to announce the tentative schedule for the 2023 racing season at the 1/3 mile oval.  The season will feature 26 events with a weekly division headlined by the RaceSaver Sprint Cars or the Limited Late Models.  There are also several special events that complement the 35th Anniversary Season. 

“We have our traditional fan favorite events, but we also added some new events for the 35th anniversary season,” says race promoter Jason McCahan. “Our signature sponsor, NAPA/Toner Auto Parts with locations in Mill Hall and Jersey Shore will present several marquee events including two 410 Sprint Car Events.”  On Friday, July 14th, the 410s will headline a special 35th anniversary event.  The 410 Sprint Cars return for the second annual Phil Walter Classic paying $6,300 to win on Saturday, August 12th.”

The 2023 season will begin with a Sunday afternoon event featuring the RaceSaver sprints on April 16th.  “We are permitted to race one Sunday afternoon per season,” explained McCahan.  “We will start the season with an afternoon event hoping for a warm afternoon to kick off the 354th anniversary season.”  The following week, the speedway will transition back to its traditional Friday nights with the Limited Late Models.

The East Coast Wingless Sprints, presented by Bill’s Happy Camper will take place on Friday, May 19th.  The URC Sprint Series will also return on Friday July 21st presented by NAPA Toner/Toner Auto Parts. 

New events for 2023 include two special speedweek series events.  The opening night of the Appalachian Mountains Super Late Model Series will take place at Clinton County Speedway on June 9th.  The Hyper Racing 600 Speedweek will make its inaugural visit to the Clinton County on Tuesday night, July 18th.

The RaceSaver Sprint Cars, with the Laurel Highlands Sprint Car Series, will have their traditional two day show on June 30th and July 1st.  “This race weekend continues to grow for the RaceSaver Sprint Cars, with the Founders Cup on Friday and the Nittany 40 on Saturday,” adds McCahan.

The Central PA Legends will return for 4 races in 2023 after many fans and drivers raved about their shows in 2022.  The Legends will compete on June 23, July 14, August 12 and September 15h.

The 270 Micro Sprints, 600 Micro Sprints, Pro Stock and 4 Cylinders will compete on a regular basis.

Tickets for the annual Awards banquet are currently on sale at the speedway’s website.  The banquet will be held on Saturday, February 25th at the Sugar Valley Volunteer Fire Company’s banquet facility in Loganton.  Tickets must be purchased by February 10th.

The speedway is still accepting marketing partners for the 20232 season.  For the latest speedway information, visit the speedway’s website at www.clintoncountyspeedway.com or follow the speedway on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.

2023 Tentative Schedule

Sunday, April 16th – Afternoon Season Opener – RaceSaver Sprints, Pro Stocks, 270 Micros, Winged 600 Micros & 4-Cylinders  1PM Start Time

Friday, April 21: Limited Late Models, Pro Stocks, 270 Micros, & 4-Cylinders

Friday, April 28: RaceSaver Sprints, Pro Stocks, 270 Micros, Winged 600 Micros & 4-Cylinders

Friday, May5: Limited Late Models, Pro Stocks, 270 Micros, & 4-Cylinders

Friday, May 12: RaceSaver Sprints, Pro Stocks, 270 Micros, Winged 600 Micros & 4-Cylinders

Friday, May 19: USAC East Coast Sprints, Pro Stocks, 270 Micros, Wingless 600 Micros & 4-Cylinders

Friday, May 26: Limited Late Models, Pro Stocks, 270 Micros & 4 Cylinders

Friday, June 2: RaceSaver Sprints, Pro Stocks, 270 Micros & 4 Cylinders

Friday, June 9:  Appalachian Mountains Super Late Model Speedweek, Sam Ray Memorial, Pro Stocks
              & 4-Cylinders

Friday, June 16: RaceSaver Sprints, Pro Stocks, 270 Micros, Wingless 600 Micros & 4-Cylinders

Friday, June 23: Limited Late Models, Central PA Legends, Pro Stocks, 270 Micros, & 4-Cylinders

Friday, June 30: RaceSaver Sprints, Pro Stocks, 270 Micros, Wingless 600 Micros & 4-Cylinders

Saturday July 1: RaceSaver Sprints Nittany 40, Pro Stocks, 270 Micros, & 4-Cylinders

Friday, July 7: Limited Late Models, Pro Stocks, 270 Micros & 4 Cylinders

Friday, July 14: RaceSaver Sprints, Central PA Legends, Pro Stocks, 270 Micros & 4-Cylinders

Tuesday, July 18: Hyper Racing Wingless 600 Micro Speedweek & 270 Micros

Friday, July 21: URC Sprints, Pro Stocks, 270 Micros & 4-Cylinders

Friday, July 28: No Racing – Racers’ Summer Vacation

Friday, August 4: Limited Late Models, Pro Stocks, 270 Micros, & 4-Cylinders

Friday, August 11: RaceSaver Sprints, Pro Stocks, 270 Micros, Wingless 600 Micros & 4-Cylinders

Saturday, August 12: 410 Sprint Cars Phil Walter Classic, Central PA Legends & 4-Cylinders

Friday, August 18: Limited Late Models, EMMR Vintage Cars, Pro Stocks, 270 Micros & 4-Cylinders.

Friday, August 25: RaceSaver Sprints, Pro Stocks, 270 Micros, Winged 600 Micros & 4-Cylinders

Friday, September 1: RaceSaver Sprints, Pro Stocks, 270 Micros, Wingless 600 Micros & 4-Cylinders

Friday, September 8: Lenny Stroud Jr. Memorial for Limited Late Models, Pro Stocks, 270 Micros, & 4-Cylinders

Friday, September 15: RaceSaver Sprints, Pro Stocks, 270 Micros, Central PA Legends & 4-Cylinders

Friday, September 22: No Racing – Truckers for Hope Event

Saturday, September 30: Limited Late Models, Pro Stock Nationals, 270 Micro Sprints and 4-Cylinders

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Jim Yoder Wins Season Finale and Track Championship

Mill Hall, PA – Four drivers were in contention for the 2022 Limited Late Model Track Championship coming into the final race of the season. In an epic race to the checkers, Jim Yoder of Selinsgrove won the race and secured his second consecutive championship. Cory Long won the Pro Stocks, Jeffrey Weaver won the 270s and Hunter Flook won the Four Cylinders.

All four drivers in contention for the Limited Late Model Championship led a portion of the feature event in a contested battle. JR Toner started on the pole of the 25-lap feature event and led the first three circuits. Jeremy Ohl advanced from his third starting spot and took the lead on lap number four. On lap number eight, Ohl was leading fellow championship contenders, Matt Cochran, Jim Yoder and JR Toner, and Andrew Yoder was in fifth postion.

Cochran passed Ohl on lap number nine, as Ben Whitaker moved into the top five. Yoder passed Ohl for the second-place position at the race’s halfway point and set his sights on Cochran. The leaders encountered lapped traffic on lap seventeen, which made the race and the battle for the championship intense. On one occasion going down the backstretch, Cochran passed a lapped car on the outside as Yoder passed the car on the inside bringing cheers from the crowd during the final five laps. Whitaker continued to march toward the front of the field and entered the top three with five laps to go. With three laps to go, Yoder made the pass for the win. Cochran brushed the front stretch wall, which allowed Whitaker to take second. Cochran finished third, Andrew Yoder was fourth and Devein Fry was fifth. Sixth through tenth were Wes Bonebrake, Jeremy Ohl, JR Toner, Matt Adams, and Kyle Bachman. Heats were won by Andrew Yoder and JR Toner.

Corey Long of Selinsgrove started on the outside of the front row. Long took the lead at the drop of the green flag. AJ Stroup moved into second on lap number three with Noah Jensen, Brandon Moser and Marc Bitler running in the top five. At the halfway point, Long and Stroup were engaged in a close battle. 2022 track champion Brandon Moser was battling with Johnny Bouse for the fourth and fifth positions. The race ran caution free, with Long holding off Stroup for this second win of the year and setting a new fifteen lap record with a time of 4:05.168. Jensen finished third, Moser was fourth, and Bouse was fifth. Sixth through tenth were Marc Bitler, AJ Hoffman, Noah Kissinger, Rich Fye, and Jason Geesman. Heat race winners were Moser and Bitler.

Logan Hammaker and Tyler Clowes started on the front row of the 270 Micro feature. Hammaker led the first four circuits before the caution came out for Clowes who stopped on the front stretch. With the restart, Jeffrey Weaver took the lead from Hammaker on lap number five. At the halfway mark, Weaver lead Hammaker, Timmy Bittner, Scott Zimmerman, and John Roberts. The remainder of the event ran caution free with Weaver cruising to his tenth victory of the season. The win also ties him for second on the all-time career win list. Hammaker finished second, Timmy Bittner was third and won the 2022 track championship, Zimmerman and Roberts completed the top five. Sixth through tenth were Cory Stabley, Mac Wert, Matt Dixson, Shaun Musser, and Mathew Dixson. Bittner and Weaver won heat races.

Dylan Hoover led the opening lap of the four-cylinder feature event but hit the wall in turns one and two on the second lap taking him out of competition for the evening. Following the restart, Hunter Flook took command of the field, with Larry Beachel and Blake Snyder running in third. Any of the top three were in contention to win the race as they pulled away from the rest of the field and began to encounter lapped traffic on lap number seven. The top three ran hard in the closing laps, with Flook getting the win over Beachel and Snyder. Shawn Stahl and Michael Barret completed the top five. Sixth through tenth were Matt Weaver, Skylar Phillips, Joey Snook, Anthony Potter, and Matt Cochran. Heats were won by Beachel and Stahl. Coty Maines won the track championship.

In the one-on-one streetcar drag racing competition, Gino Snyder of Montgomery drove his Honda Civic to victory lane over Blane Walizer of Beech Creek in a Jeep Cherokee.

The race was the final event of the season at the Clinton County Speedway. The celebration of the 2022 season will take place at the annual awards banquet, which will be held in February. Banquet details will be announced at a later date.

For the latest speedway information, visit the speedway website at www. clintoncountyspeedway.com or visit the speedways social media channels on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.

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LIMITED LATE MODELS: 1. Jim Yoder 2. Ben Whitaker 3. Matt Cochran 4. Andrew Yoder 5. Devin Frey 6. Wes Bonebrake 7. Jeremy Ohl 8. JR Toner 9. Matt Adams 10. Kyle Bachman 11. Jennifer Lesher 12. Luke Hoffner 13. Maddox Smith 14. Tim Luben 15. Mike Blazer 16. Nick Loffredo

PRO STOCKS: 1. Cory Long 2. AJ Stroup 3. Noah Jensen 4. Brandon Moser 5. Johnny Bouse 6. Mac Bitler 7. AJ Hoffman 8. Noah Kissinger 9. Rich Fye 10. Jason Geeseman DNS Kris Orwig Sr.

270 MICROS: 1. Jeffrey Weaver 2. Logan Hammaker 3. Timmy Bittner 4. Scott Zimmerman 7. John Roberts 8. Cory Stabley 7. Mac Wert 8. Matt Dixon 9. Shaun Musser 10. Mathew Dixon 11. Tyler Clowes DNS Mike Bloss, Luke Hess

4 CYLINDERS: 1. Hunter Flook 2. Larry Beachel 3. Blake Snyder 4. Shawn Stahl 5. Michael Barret 6. Matt Weaver 7. Skylar Phillips 8. Joey Snook 9. Anthony Potter 10. Matt Cochran 11. Owen Staggert 12. Andrew Rickets 13. Bryun Hackenberg 14. Coty Maines 15. Donald Wynn 16. Nick Snook 17. Adman Harris 18. Jimmy Delozier 19. Summer Beachel 20. Brain Haagen. 21. Zach Rill 22. Garrett Lucas 23. Zak Kline 24. Dylan Hoover.