SLOCUM AND STOUDT TOP PERFORMERS AT GRANDVIEW SPEEDWAY

Bechtelsville, PA May 22, 1999 . . . "The #61 crew worked

their tail off tonight. We have had motor problems the last

few weeks. We were not running that well tonight," said Chip

Slocum in victory lane after winning the 30 lap Luicana & Son

Kitchen & Bath NASCAR Modified feature race at Grandview

Speedway on Saturday night.

"I knew I was holding them back (challengers Rick

Schaffer and Jon Kellner) running the top (high groove of the

track). That is where you had to run tonight."

Slocum, winning his first of the season, then proceeded

to throw three tennis balls into the grandstands, cash value

of $10,$20 and $30.00. And each time Slocum wins a race at

Grandview Speedway, Cozze Motorsports (owners of his Giels

Automotive #61 Modified) will increase the value of the

tennis balls tossed to the fans.

In the 20-lap feature for NASCAR Shortrack Late Models

the victory went to former champion Dean Stoudt, wheeling the

Kutztown Glass and Mirror entry. It was his first win of the

season and increased his lead in the chase for the lucrative

track late model title.

Junior Mikosz was first to the green flag for the start

of the 30-lap modified feature. Four laps into the feature

three time winner Tom Mayberry eliminated himself by getting

into the second turn wall. On the restart, after a multi-car

tangle brought out another caution, Junior Mikosz was kept

busy holding off Dave Faust and Chip Slocum.

At the eight lap marker Slocum motored to the front,

taking the lead at the start/finish line. Once in front the

Ewing Township, NJ bowling alley and tavern operator had his

hands full holding off challenges from Rick Schaffer and Jon

Kellner. Slocum took advantage of the high groove on the one-

third-mile clay banked oval to stay in front and pick up

$2,200 for his winning effort. Second spot, just a few feet

behind the winner, went to Rick Schaffer (Woxall) followed by

current Motor Truck Equipment Co. Kenworth/Cummins PA NASCAR

Modified Championship Series point leader Jeff Strunk

(Bechtelsville), Jon Kellner (who ran second for several laps

(Lansdale)), and early leader Junior Mikosz (Reading).

The Luicana & Son Kitchen and Bath 20-lap feature for

late models had Scott Miley the leader at the start. Rookie

Ed Trimbur got the lead on the second lap but had mechanical

problems that caused him to slow in turn three on the third

circuit creating a multi car tangle. On the restart Roger

Decker was in front but spun while leading and that gave the

lead to Dean Stoudt who was able to ride to a "somewhat easy"

victory. Stoudt lead the final 16 laps and held off a

challenge from last week's feature winner Chuck Sennott. At

the finish the East Greenville racer had a three car length

cushion over second place finisher Chuck Sennott

(Gilbertsville). In third was Ed Hoffman (Allentown) followed

by Jeff Teets (Coplay). Teets came from the back of the pack,

with heavy sheet metal damage to his car, after being

involved in an early race accident. Fifth spot was earned by

Rick Todorow (Quakertown).

Qualifying heat races for the NASCAR Modifieds were won

by Jeff Strunk, Ken Lindaberry, Kenny Gilmore and Tom

Mayberry while the consolations went to John Willman and

Glenn Strunk. The Cash Dash was won by Kenny Gilmore earning

him $420.

In the late model preliminary events wins were earned by

Dean Stoudt, Lou Egrie and Roger Decker while the consolation

went to Mike Bedell.

On Saturday, May 29, it will be Family Night at

Grandview Speedway with all youngsters under 12 being

admitted free with an adult. The 7:30 p.m. show will feature

the NASCAR Winston Racing Series Modifieds and NASCAR

Shortrack Late Model stock cars. At least 13 events of stock

car racing will be presented.

Coming up on Saturday, June 5 is True Value Hardware

Night and on Saturday, June 12 the Bars Leaks United Racing

Club sprint cars will be featured with the NASCAR Modifieds.

There will be no late model racing that night.

Grandview Speedway is located on Passmore Road, off

Route 100 in Bechtelsville, PA, 10 miles north of Pottstown.

For information telephone 610.754.7688 or visit their website

at www.grandviewspeedway.com.

PIT NOTES: The Timber Wolf Smokeless Tobacco Hard

Charger Award for modifieds went to Glenn Strunk who started

22nd and finished sixth earning him an extra $200. The Kochel

Equipment First Alternate Award, $25.00, went to Doug

Pannepacker. And Ed Hoffman leads in the chase for the

Salvage Transport Services Hard Charger award with 49

positions gained in feature late model competition through May 15.

Luicana & Son, Inc. Kitchen and Bath NASCAR Modified 30 lap

feature: Chip Slocum, Rick Schaffer, Jeff Strunk, Jon

Kellner, Junior Mikosz, Glenn Strunk, Smokey Warren, Kenny

Gilmore, Kerry Kratz, Terry Meitzler, Kenny Gruber, Kevin

Hartnett, Tracy Readinger, Ray Swinehart, Shawn Reimert, Dave

Faust, Ken Lindaberry, Dennis Fisher, Chuck Schutz, Sam Martz

(top twenty finishers)

Luicana & Son, Inc. Kitchen and Bath NASCAR Late Model 20 lap

feature: Dean Stoudt, Chuck Sennott, Ed Hoffman, Jeff Teets,

Rick Todorow, Casey Ebright, Randy Stoudt, John Giesler, Mike

Bailey, Sam Schlosberg, Buddy Wharton, Keith Kidd, Lou Egrie,

Scott Miley, Mike Erb, Roger Decker, John Durling, Bill Neff,

Chris Wojnar, Kyle Pensinger (top twenty finishers).