Swartzlander Takes Sportsman's Mod 50

KNOX, PA — Brian Swartzlander outdueled some strong competitors, then held the lead as the race was called official due to time constraints to win Sunday's dirt Modified Shootout at Sportsman's Speedway.

The 50-lap event was shortened to 45 circuits when the time limit expired, with Swartzlander declared the winner.

Scott Gurdak, Josh Skarzenski, Dave Schrader and Swartzlander thrilled the crowd at the third-mile clay oval as they raced for top honors. Schrader was scored in second at the finish, followed by Skarzenski, Kevin Bolland and Jeff Schaefer.

Rick Lias won the Limited Late Model main event, besting Mike Steinle Jr. and Wendell Pynkney.

Darrell Bossard led the first nine laps of the Outlaw stock feature, only to be sidelined with mechanical problems. That opened the door for Joe Drusko, who went on to win.

Kevin Meadows won the exhibition Dwarf Car event. Modified finish: BRIAN SWARTZLANDER, Dave Schrader, Josh Skarzenski, Kevin Bolland, Jeff Schaefer, Scott Gurdak, George Hobaugh, Carl Murdick, Phil Evans, Jimmy Holden, Mark Frankhouser, Doug Fleeger, Ed Fuller, John Durci, Kevin Hoffman, Rich Feguson, J.R. McGinley, Dean Pearson, Adam Siegel, Eddie Brown, Mike Butterworth.