JEFF STRUNK GETS FIRST MOD WIN SINCE 2009 AT GRANDVIEW, RANDY STOUDT TAKES THE LATE MODEL VICTORY

(Track Press Release) BECHTELSVILLE, PA – For the first time since 2009 Jeff Strunk was able to win a feature race at Grandview Speedway when he wheeled the Norm Hansell owned Norm’s Save Station #357 to victory Saturday night in the 30-lap NASCAR Whelen All American Series 358 Modified feature race picking up $2,500 for his winning efforts. The 20-lap NASCAR Late Model feature was won by Randy Stoudt his 55th career Late Model victory at the Bechtelsville one-third-mile, banked clay oval.

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“We needed to win one,” said Strunk in victory lane. “The track was awesome tonight. Duane (Howard) is tough as nails here, I was glad to beat him.”

When asked about racing with his brother Strunk said “It brought back memories of when we were youngsters, 8 and 10 years old, racing go-karts.”

“Professor” Glenn Strunk got the classes attention when he jumped out into the lead after battling Gary Hager in the first two circuits of the 30-lap Modified feature. Fan favorite Ryan Godown lost a wheel on the second lap and was out of action.

John Willman challenged Glenn early but on the ninth lap lost second spot to Glenn’s older brother Jeff who then spent the next dozen laps chasing “The Professor” before being able to charge by on the outside in the fourth turn after Glenn made a minor miscue.

Once in front the eight time track champion was able to hold off a strong challenge from point leader Duane Howard (Oley) who had won the first two features of the season to gain the win. Third spot went to six time track champion Craig VonDohren (Boyertown). John Willman (Birdsboro) had been having some early season problems but came back strong to finish fourth followed by Meme DeSantis (Temple). Strunk (Bechtelsville) started 12th in the feature race while Duane Howard came from 14th starting position.

Thirty one Modifieds started the feature with two racers taking provisional starting spots (Terry Meitzler and Kyle Follweiler) based on top ten point positions.

Despite losing his brakes early in the race Randy Stoudt (Pottstown) was able to take the lead on the first lap, survive a couple of multi car tangles during the first two laps, and then lead the balance of the future to get his first Late Model feature win of the season.

“With the brakes going I was not able to get off the low groove without spinning,” said Stoudt as he celebrated the win in victory lane.

Second spot went to early season feature winner Danny Snyder (Green Lane) while David Ogin (Bechtelsville), a newcomer to racing at Grandview, was able to grab an impressive third place finish. Past champion John Giesler (Aston) came home fourth followed by Chuck Schutz (Pottstown).

Qualifying heat wins for the NASCAR 358 Modifieds were won by Duane Howard, Gary Hager, John Willman, Chris Esposito and Jimmy Horton IV. There 51 Modifieds on hand. Consolation wins were earned by Shawn Reimert, Glenn Owens and Ray Swinehart.

Late Model qualifing event wins were taken by Randy Stoudt and Rick Todorow.

NASCAR 358 MODIFIED FEATURE FINISH (30 LAPS): 1. Jeff Strunk 2. Duane Howard 3. Craig VonDohren 4. John Willman 5. Meme DeSantis 6. Glenn Strunk 7. Kenny Gilmore 8. Kevin Hirthler 9. Doug Manmiller 10. Kevin Albert Jr. 11. Nate Christman 12. Kyle Weiss 13. Gary Hager 14. Terry Meitzler 15. Shawn Reimert 16. Chris Esposito 17. Ray Swinehart 18. Jimmy Horton IV 19. Jarrod Miller 20. Jack Swain 21. Jordan Umbenhauer 22. Ryan Grim 23. Klye Follweiler 24. Chris Gambler (Balance of field did not finish) 25. Dan Waisempacher 26. Ron Seltman 27. Mike Laise 28. Glenn Owens 29. Brad Missimer 30. A.J. DeSantis 31. Ryan Godown

NASCAR LATE MODEL FEATURE FINISH (20 LAPS): 1. Randy Stoudt 2. Danny Snyder 3. David Ogin 4. John Giesler 5. Chuck Schutz 6. Rick Todorow 7. Doug Walton 8. Mike Kellner 9. T.J. Mayberry 10. Dirk Rimrott 11. Kory Fleming 12. Steve Butler 13. Wayne Pfeil Jr. (Balance of field did not finish) 14. Bill Lightcap 15. Lou Egrie Jr. 16. Lou Egrie Sr. 17. Randall Paxton 18. Johnny Favinger 19. Greg Hoffmaster 20. Ron Kline (did not start the feature).