HEOTZLER WINS 2ND ORANGE COUNTY MODIFIED TITLE

Middletown, NY: Jeff Heotzler of Wallkill, NY over took point leader Frank Jashembowski in the first big block feature and then nailed down his 2nd track title by capturing the 2nd main event to claim his 2nd title here. In the holdover feature from last week, Steve Dodd of Middletown, NY became the only driver to win more than once in the modified division this season taking the Goldenarea Furniture/Leisuretime Deck 30 lap event. Heotzler's 6th place finish gave him a 10 point lead entering the nightcap.

In the Torrisi Agway point season finale, Heotzler took the lead from Bill Wilson after a lap 17 restart and then won going away. Heotzler stopped a three year championship run by Chuck McKee who finished 2nd in points. Heotzler's other Modified championship came in 1997.

In the WLR Construction 30 lap feature for the 358 Modifieds, Chuck McKee of Middletown, NY won his 2nd feature of the season. Tommy Meier of Waldwick, NJ claimed the track title for his first open wheel championship. David Van Horn, who finished 3rd, picked up the guaranteed spot for Syracuse during Super DIRT Week.

The Expert Pro Stocks saw John Bryson of Croton Falls, NY outrun Bob McGannon to the wire in the 20 lap feature. As a result, Bryson won his first track title here by a slim 2 point margin over McGannon. Dan Kelleher of Carmel, NY was victorious in the 18 lap Rookie Pro Stock main, but came up short to Marty Pender of Shenorock, NY who took the class title.

Championships for the DIRT Sportsman and Pure Stocks were put on hold by the late hour. Both divisions will settle their championships on September 27th when Orange County hosts both DIRT Sportsman and Pro Stock Tour events.

Racing returns this week with the Festival of Crashes. A N.E.E.T.S. 100 lap Enduro, "The Botanical" ladies Enduro, a 4 cylinder Enduro, the final event in the Chet's Garage Demo Derby Series and fireworks will make up the program starting at 6:30 pm.

OCFS 8/31/03

Modified Results Holdover Feature: Steve Dodd, Craig Mitchell, Tommy Meier, Jerry Higbie, Butch Tittle, Jeff Heotzler, David Van Horn, Mike DePalma, Bill Wilson, Brian Malcolm, Chuck McKee, Jim Bobbitt, Dave Werber, Frank Jashembowski, Rusty Smith, Ray Jashembowski, Jake Schlagel, Chris Shultz, Randy Sherlock, Rich Eurich, Bobby Albert, Gary Edwards, Bruce Kline, Cliff Ehrmann, Tim Hindley, Scott Flammer

Modified Results Regular Feature: Jeff Heotzler, Bill Wilson, Chuck McKee, Ric Hill, Tim Hindley, Chris Shultz, Brian Malcolm, Craig Mitchell, Cliff Ehrmann, Jim Bobbitt, Jake Schlagel, Tommy Meier, Mike Depalma, Gary Edwards, Ray Jashembowski, Butch Tittle, Rusty Smith, Frank Jashembowski, Keith Shoemaker, Steve Dodd, Grant Hilfiger, Jerry Higbie, Randy Sherlock, David Van Horn, Dave Werber

358 Modified Feature: Chuck McKee, Jerry Higbie, David Van Horn, Mike DePalma, Tommy Meier, Butch Tittle, Frank Jashembowski, Chris Shultz, Jeff Hulseapple, Bud Christmann, John McGill, Craig Mitchell, Joe Sarvis, Billy Eggers, Tommy Greiner, Jim Secor, Tom Hindley, Benny Rizzo, Jeff Heotzler, Scott Ferrier, Gary Napolitano, Joey Barbagallo

Expert Pro Stocks Feature: John Bryson, Bob McGannon, Jamie McGannon, Ken Hartshorn, Kevin Ward, Bob Waters, Jr., Eric Marin, Dave Barmann, Sean Post, Rob Rowe, Andy Dembek, Scott Kehr

Rookie Pro Stocks Feature: Dan Kelleher, Jim Hajkowski, Pat O'Mara, Bob Johnson, John Velde, Marty Pender, Henry Van Houten, Eric Lindahl, Paul Tannura, Tom Maloney, Scott St. George, Fred Pavia, Troy Arnold, Stan Jablonka, Jr., Roger Oubina