4/12/2026
Clinton County Speedway
Bittner Opens Clinton County Season with Victory
Mill Hall, PA Timmy Bittner of nearby Beech Creek thrilled the hometown crowd by claiming the season opener for the River Valley Builders RaceSaver Sprints at the Clinton County Speedway. Cory Long of Selinsgrove won the Pro Stock feature, Lucas Parker of Saver won the 270 Micros, and Larry Beachel of New Columbia won the 4 Cylinders.
Polesitter, John Braim of Turbotville took the green at the drop of the green flag with Jacob Gamola of Seneca moved into the second spot. Sixth place starter, Timmy Bittner quickly moved into second place by the completion of lap number 2. By lap number 10, Braim was leading Bittner, Gamola, Josh Fox of State College and Ryan Lynn of Hollidaysburg.
As Braim encountered lapped traffic, he was able to distance himself from Bittner by a few car lengths. In the following laps Bittner would reel him back in looking for a way to make a pass. On lap 19 the opportunity occurred, as Briam bobbled in turn two allow Bittner to charge underneath him to take lead as the leaders were encountered lapped traffic.
With a few laps remaining, the caution flag waived, providing Bitner with a clear racetrack, but also allowing Braim a chance to regain the lead with a restart. Coming back to the green flag, Bitner led Braim, Gamola, Jeffrey Weaver, and Josh Fox. Bittner crossed the line first to claim his first win of the season followed by Braim, Gamola, Weaver and Fox. Sixth through tenth were Matt Tebbs, , Zach Rhodes, Kruz Kepner, Jim Pattock and Ryan Lynn. Heats were won by Bittner and Pattock
AJ Hoffman of Richfield led the first two laps of the Pro Stock feature event. By the completion of lap three, fourth place starter Cory Long of Selinsgrove powered int into the lead. At the midpoint of the race, Hoffman was getting pressure from AY Shilling and Ronnie Ergot, but the top five began to string out with Long continued to count down the laps. Long earned the win over, Hoffman, Schiling, Ergott and Marc Bittler. Heats were won by Hoffman and Long.
In 270 Micro Sprint action, third place starter Jeffrey Weaver of Lock Haven took command of the field by the completion of lap number one. By lap number 5, Weaver was leading Mason McAndrew, Cory Stabley, Parker Lewis and Mac Wert. Stabley moved into second place by the completion of lap number 6. Weaver appeared to be on his to victory, when his car stopped on the back stretch with mechanical issues, giving the lead to Stabley. Stabley would leave the next four laps and on the white flag lap his car stopped to bring out the caution. Lucas Parker inherited the lead and earned his first win at the speedway. Mac Wert was second followed by Garrison Zook Logan Hammaker and Hunter Zimmerman. Sixth through tenth were Camerson McClure, Matt Dixson Sr., Jillian Maurer, Christ Lloyd and Cory Stabley. Heat races were won by Jillian Maurer and Mason McAndrew.
Larry Beachel and Zak Kline started on the front row for the 4 Cylinder feature event. Kline won the battle at the drop of the green flag. He would lead the first two laps until Beachel made a pass to take over the lead. At the halfway mark of the race, Beachel was leading Kline, Garrett Lucas, Matt Weaver and Summer Beachel. Weaver moved into third on lap number eleven. At the finish, Beachel was the winner of Kline, Weaver, Lucas and Summer Beachel. Sixth through tenth were Ken Smith, Coty Maines, Cody Wiles, Jimmy Delozer and Tim TenEyck. Heat races were won by Larry Beachel and Garret Lucas.
The Clinton County Speedway will return to its Friday night events under the lights beginning this Friday, April 17th featuring the Limited Late Models, Pro Stocks, 270 Micros and 4 Cylinders. Gates will open at 5PM, Hot laps at 7PM and Racing at 7:30. For the latest speedway information, visit Clintoncountyspeedway.com
RaceSaver Sprints: 1. Timmy Bittner 2. John Braim 3. Jacob Gamola 4. Jeffrey Weaver 5. Josh Fox 6. Matt Tebbs 7. Zack Rhodes 8. Kruz Kepner 9. Jim Pattock 10. Ryan Lynn 11. Josh Beamer 12. Dale Schweikart 13. John Walp 14. Cameron Moss 15. Eric Mathiot 16. Cory Stabley DNS Michael Petock
Pro Stocks: 1. Cory Long 2. AJ Hoffman 3 AY Schillig 4. Ronald Ergott 5. Marc Bitler 6. Logan Hile 7. Jim Farley 8. Larry Knight DNS Louis Belisle
270 Micros: 1. Parker Lucas 2. Mac Wert 3. Garrison Zook 4. Logan Hammaker 5. Hunter Zimmerman 6. Cameron McClure 7. Matt Dixson Sr. 8. Jillian Maurer 9. Chris Lloyd 10. Cory Stabley 11. Jeffrey Weaver 12. Lester Stabley 13. Colton Guiher 14. Mason McAndrew 15. Matthew Dixson DNS Michael Petock, Tyler Clowes, Andrew Petock
4 Cylinders: 1. Larry Beachel Jr. 2. Zak Kline 3. Matt Weaver, 4. Garrett Lucas 5. Summer Beachel 6. Ken Smith 7. Coty Maines 8. Cody Wiles 9. Jimmy Delozier 10. Tim TenEyck 11. Jolene Snook DNS Kevin Trimpey, Richard Eldred
Submitted By: Jason McCahan