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STINER BECOMES SEVENTH DIFFERENT LM WINNER IN SEVEN RACES AT GRP


Complete Results Statistical Story


For Immediate Release June 1, 2002

CLEARFIELD, PA - Duane Stiner of Houtzdale, subbing for Cody Schultz, became the seventh different Budweiser Late Model feature winner in as many races Saturday night at Gamblers Raceway Park in Clearfield.
Ken Erskine of Mahaffey won his career first Denny's Beer Barrel Pub Four Cylinder Feature while the Fred Diehl of Philipsburg Pure Stock special went to Frank Little of Woodland.
Repeat winners were Jimmy Holden of Tiona in the Sids Subs Small Block Modifieds and Kip Charles of Clearfield in the 84 Lumber Street Stocks.
In the late model main event Louie Jacoby led Eric Moore into the first turn and began setting the pace. A pace that was changed on lap six by third place starter Duane Stiner. Once Stiner moved into the lead, he was in a world of his own, as he began to work lapped traffic. While Stiner was weaving his way to victory lane, the battle for second began to change, as teammates Jeff Henry and Brandon Wearing began to work over the #88 of Jacoby. Marc Whetstone got into the act and as the battle for second was decided at the line. Stiner took the win ahead of Wearing, Henry, Jacoby and Whetstone. Preliminary wins went to Dean Colbert and Jeff Henry.
For the second time in three weeks, seventeen-year old Jimmy Holden was learning what small block modified victory lane looks like. The young racer started on the pole with George Sankey and took the lead at the start, never relinquishing the position. Second was a tussle between Mike Stine and Bob Garvey, and Stine held off Garvey for the spot. As Mike Frisco waved the checkered flag it was all Holden with Stine second, Garvey third, Dion LaSalle fourth and Fay Lumadue fifth. Preliminary wins went to Garvey and LaSalle.
It was survival of the fittest in the street stock main event. Duane Kirk set the pace from his outside front row starting spot for two laps, beating Tom Homan to the front. Kirk led until lap two when Dan Smeal took the lead, but Smeal lost the handle and spun on lap 11. As the lead kept changing, now with Frank McVay on the point, Kip Charles was making his way from 13th. McVay led until lap 13 when handling problems sent him high in turn two, allowing Charles to take the lead and hold on for his second straight win and third of the season. Tom Williams, who spun early, worked his way to second from the rear. Smeal recovered for third, Craig Lobb was fourth and Kirk was fifth. Charles and McVay won the heats.
Newcomer Doug Updyke led Matt Wellar into the first turn to start the four-cylinder feature. Updyke set the pace for two laps before Ken Erskine came from third to take the lead. Cecilia Olson worked her way from fifth starting spot to second to give Erskine a run for his money, but when the checkered flag waved it was Erskine earning his first career win over Olson. Joe Leigey was third, with Updyke fourth and Dave Farrell fifth. Derek Rodkey and Olson split the heat wins.
Frank Little and Jason Bainey led the pure stocks to the start for their special with Little taking the lead and holding off all challengers, including his son, Gary. Frank Little went to the winners circle for the first time, holding the younger Little at bay, along with hard charging Scott Wagner in third, Harvey Wallbanger in fourth and Bernie Whetstone in fifth. Sheddy Graham III and Gary Little won the qualifiers.
GRP LAST DEALS: 81 teams filled the pits, including: 15 late models, 17 modifieds, 16 street stocks, 14 four cylinders and 19 pure stocks…racing action was completed by 10:50 p.m…This Saturday there is a regular for the late models, small block modifieds, street stocks, four cylinders and pure stocks…The heat race wins by Dean Colbert and Frank McVay were career first ever wins. The feature win by Ken Erskine was also a career first win. Dion LaSalle's win in the modified heat was his career first win at the speedway. Congratulations to all of them on their wins…Coming events include: Fathers Day discount of $1 for all dads on June 15; Budweiser Trophy night and late model special paying $1,500 to win and the Throw of the Dice Classic on Wednesday, July 3 is paying $4,000 to win in the late models, $600 in the modifieds, $350 in the street stocks, $250 in four cylinders and $200 in the pure stocks…. Check out the web site at www.gamblersracewaypark.com for more information…we hope to see you at "The Biggest Little Racetrack in America" Gamblers Raceway Park.
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June 1, 2002

Summary

Budweiser Late Models: 1. Duane Stiner, Houtzdale; Brandon Wearing, Callery; 3. Jeff Henry, Butler; 4. Louie Jacoby, Fernwood; 5. Marc Whetstone, Irvona; 6. Jessie Reek, Cogan Station; 7. Russ Strouse, Lamar; 8. Dean Colbert, Port Matilda; 9. Eric Moore, Frenchville; 10. Loren Sallack, Johnsonburg; 11. Leo Bomboy, Howard; 12. Tim Steis, St. Mary's; 13. John Brady, Clearfield; 14. Tom Decker Jr., Bellwood. DNS: Mark Welker.

Sids Subs Small Block Modifieds: 1. Jimmy Holden, Tiona; 2. Mike Stine, Smithmill; 3. Bob Garvey, Morrisdale; 4. Dion LaSalle, Everett; 5. Fay Lumadue, Spring Valley; 6. Tom Holden, Sheffield; 7. Mike Butterworth, Philipsburg; 8. Craig Casher, Mineral Springs; 9. Mark Frankhouser, Philipsburg; 10. Steve Barr, Grove City.

84 Lumber Street Stocks: 1. Kip Charles, Clearfield; 2. Tom Williams, Tyrone; 3. Dan Smeal, Houtzdale; 4. Craig Lobb, Houtzdale; 5. Duane Kirk, Clearfield; 6. Butch Welsh, Clearfield; 7. Pat Carfley, Curwensville; 8. Frank McVay, Boalsburg; 9. Rich Howell, Clearfield; 10. Mike Bailey, Osceola Mills.

Denny's Beer Barrel Pub Four Cylinders: 1. Ken Erskine, Mahaffey; 2. Cecilia Olson, Clearfield; 3. Joe Leigey, Mt.Zion; 4. Doug Updyke, Kersey; 5. Dave Farrell, Hyde; 6. Don Henry, Rockton; 7. Derek Rodkey, Osceola Mills; 8. Robert Tressler, Lock Haven; 9. Matt Wellar, Julian; 10. Paul Ferrara, Port Matilda.

Fred Diehl Chevrolet of Philipsburg Pure Stocks: 1. Frank Little, Woodland; 2. Gary Little, Woodland; 3. Scott Wagner, Irvona; 4. Harvey Wallbanger, Woodland; 5. Bernie Whetstone, Pumpkin Ridge; 6. Gary McElheny, Blandburg; 7. Sheddy Graham III, Clearfield; 8. Jason Bainey, Philipsburg; 9. Richard Homan, Pennsylvania Furnace; 10. Dale Schindler, Houtzdale.