Weekend Recap: Keystone Truckin’ Nationals- November 18th, 2023

Race Results: Saturday, November 18, 2023

Diesel Pickup Bracket 1:

Bill Carroll, Pottstown, Pa., ’23 Chevy Silverado, .028, 17.726 E.T. on an 18.00 dial-in, 65.38 mph def. Justin Butler, Doylestown, Pa., F350, -.026, 18.375 E.T. on an 18.40 dial-in, 76.33 mph.

 

Diesel Pickup Bracket 2:

Dennis Harnish, Quarryville, Pa., ’06 GMC Sierra, .052, 12.889 E.T. on an 11.70 dial-in, 75.61 mph def. Darren Hoover, BROKE.

 

Big Rig Bracket 1:

Alfred Fee, Bangor, Pa., ’55 GMC 450, .156, 17.947 E.T. on a 17.99 dial-in, 78.73 mph def. Justin Butler, Doylestown, Pa, .125, 20.649 E.T. on a 20.80 dial-in, 59.60 mph.

 

Big Rig Bracket 2:

Brian Blair, Ivyland, Pa., .215, 14.480 E.T. on a 14.20 dial-in, 84.54 mph def. JR Smith, Chesterttown, MD, .230, 16.637 E.T. on a 16.29 dial-in, 88.58 mph.

 

Heads Up Big Rig:

Brian Blair, Ivyland, Pa., .139, 14.123 E.T., 101.51 mph def. Kenny Koretsky Jr., Fairless Hills, Pa., .043, 14.236 E.T., 104.34 mph.

 

King of the Hill:

Dennis Harnish, Quarryville, Pa., ’06 GMC Sierra, .169, 18.015 E.T. on a 17.94 dial-in, 78.36 mph def. Alfred Fee, Bangor, Pa., ’55 GMC 450, .039, 17.746 E.T. on a 17.50 dial-in, 79.74 mph.

 

Truck Show Winners: Saturday, November 18, 2023

Bobtail Day Cab

  1. William Fruetes: 2000 Mack
  2. Randy Whisler: 2019 International

 

Bobtail Sleeper

  1. J.R. Smith: 2005 Freightliner
  2. Rodney Collier Sr.: 1999 Freightliner

 

Dump Truck

  1. Matt Green: 1996 Peterbuilt
  2. Steve Wallace: 2024 Kenworth
  3. Ronnie William: 1999 Peterbuilt

 

Tow Truck

  1. Tom Sanchez: 2002 Peterbuilt
  2. Kevin Buck II: 2018 Kenworth

 

Service Truck

  1. James Laster: 2015 Kenworth
  2. Jay Starmile: 2002 Peterbuilt

 

Specialty

  1. Larry Rhodes: 2014 Freightliner
  2. Joe Cammies: 2001 Kenworth

 

Combo Tanker

  1. Lee Shearer: 2021 Peterbuilt
  2. Poole Forge Frt.: 2003 Peterbuilt

 

Combo Flat

  1. Barry Lewandowski: 2019 Mack
  2. Joel Laurer: 2002 Peterbuilt

 

Combo Van/ Reefer

  1. Chis McCoy: 1998 Kenworth

 

Combo Dump

  1. Steven Wallace: 2024 Kenworth
  2. Derrick Hobbs: 2005 Kenworth

 

Combo Specialty

  1. Mike Bambino: 2020 Kenworth
  2. Dan Sharp: 2016 Peterbuilt

 

Combo Lowboy

  1. Sam Folley: 1999 Kenworth

 

Non Working Straight Truck

  1. Chris Kikelhan: 1951 GMC
  2. Collin Johnson: 1945 International

 

Non Working Bobtail

  1. Kole Getz: 1992 International
  2. Ben Maurer: 1986 Ford

 

 

Best of Show: James Laster- 2015 Kenworth

 

 

Best of Show Combo: Barry Lewondowski- 2019 Mack

 

 

Best Appearing Fleet: J & J Motoring

 

 

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Weekend Recap Results: PA Dutch Classic- October 19-21, 2023

Race Results : Saturday, October 21, 2023

Comp Eliminator:
Jay Schonberger, Philadelphia, Pa., ’96 Cutlass, .129, 5.176 E.T. on a 5.56 dial-in, 131.54 mph def. Calvin Hill, Tamaqua, Pa., ’23 R.E.D., .146, 5.935 E.T. on a 5.09 dial-in, 100.07 mph.

Super Stock:
Phil Lankford, Langhorne, Pa., ’14 Copo Camaro, .036, 9.017 E.T. on a 9.00 dial-in, 145.17 mph def. Tom Boucher, Byfield, Ma., ’87 Camaro, .068, 9.626 E.T. on a 9.61 dial-in, 137.06 mph.

Stock:
Matt Lisa, Vernon, NJ, ’68 Camaro, .037, 10.583 E.T. on a 10.58 dial-in, 119.11 mph def. Jeff Kovalik, Etna, OH, ’70 Challenger, .045, 10.135 E.T. on a 10.13 dial-in, 125.32 mph.

Super Comp:
Phil Lankford, Langhorne, Pa., ’07 RED, .019, 8.907 E.T. on an 8.90 dial-in, 168.85 mph def. Chase Fahnestock, Hummelstown, Pa., ’99 Race Specialties, .031, 8.889 E.T. on an 8.90 dial-in, 167.28 mph.

Super Gas:
Dan Walleigh, Reading, Pa., ’76 Nova, .015, 9.896 E.T. on a 9.90 dial-in, 104.49 mph def. Tom Goldman, Allentown, Pa., ’58 Corvette, .063, 9.891 E.T. on a 9.90 dial-in, 160.50 mph.

Super Street:
Mike Lubniewski, Holbrook, NY, ’87 Corvette, .014, 10.887 E.T. on a 10.90 dial-in, 138.22 mph def. Dave E’Nama, Jamison, Pa., ’90 Lebaron, .021, 10.876 E.T. on a 10.90 dial-in, 128.49 mph.

Top Dragster:
Karl Stephenson, Lincoln University, Pa., ’18 American, .120, 7.865 E.T. on a 7.04 dial-in, 122.86 mph def. Christopher Mattern, Bridgeton, NJ, ’02 Quay, .143, 11.625 E.T. on a 7.37 dial-in, 72.74 mph.

Top Sportsman:
Bob Gaetano, Bronx, NY, ’95 Cutlass, .056, 5.108 E.T. on a 5.06 dial-in, 137.83 mph def. George Forster, Green Castle, Pa., ’98 Monte Carlo, .041, 4.714 E.T. on a 4.52 dial-in, 144.74 mph.

Hemi Shootout:
Steve Comella, Webster, NY, ’68 Dart, .064, 8.346 E.T., 160.10 mph def. James Daniels, Bristol, Pa., ’68 Dart, .062, 8.484 E.T., 158.91 mph.

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Weekend Recap: October 15, 2023

Race Results : Sunday, October 15, 2023

Super Comp:
Kathy Smulligan, Coopersburg, Pa., .000, 5.739 E.T. on a 5.70 dial-in, 132.84 mph def. Chase Fahnestock, Hummelstown, Pa., .067, 5.686 E.T. on a 5.70 dial-in, 140.42 mph.

Super Street:
Dom Burgese, Williamstown, NJ, .043, 6.900 E.T. on a 6.90 dial-in, 106.76 mph def. Scott Lang, Slatington, Pa., .091, 6.907 E.T. on a 6.90 dial-in, 105.00 mph.

Super Street:
George Smith, .010, 6.320 E.T. on a 6.30 dial-in, 125.08 mph def. Bob Phillips, Oley, Pa., .105, 6.305 E.T. on a 6.30 dial-in, 134.35 mph.

Top 32 Challenge:
Jarrod Kissinger, .024, 4.546 E.T. on a 4.53 dial-in, 157.34 mph def. Mike Grafas, .055, 4.574 E.T. on a 4.56 dial-in, 153.16 mph.

Junior Dragster Challenge Race Results : Sunday, October 15, 2023

Junior Street:
Katie Yarnall, .065, 9.447 E.T. on a 9.40 dial-in, 74.80 mph def. Charlie Blittersdorf, -.008, 11.261 E.T. on an 11.34 dial-in, 58.68 mph.

 

Junior Dragster (6-9 Years Old):
Paige Doney, .029, 12.063 E.T. on an 11.96 dial-in, 53.63 mph def. Christian Handwerk, .052, 12.567 E.T. on a 12.42 dial-in, 51.80 mph.

Junior Dragster (10-12 Years Old):
Jackson Greiner, .048, 9.146 E.T. on a 9.12 dial-in, 68.28 mph def. Gabby Maclosky, .078, 9.014 E.T. on an 8.93 dial-in, 73.07 mph.

Junior Dragster (13-18 Years Old):
Bobby Pennabaker, .025, 7.955 E.T. on a 7.97 dial-in, 81.35 mph def. Paul Stalba, .070, 7.948 E.T. on a 7.99 dial-in, 79.44 mph.

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NHRA MOVES UP SUNDAY START TIME FOR PEP BOYS NHRA NATIONALS

READING, Pa. (Sept. 16, 2023) – NHRA officials announced a schedule change for Sunday’s eliminations at the Pep Boys NHRA Nationals at Maple Grove Raceway. Eliminations will begin at 9:30 a.m. ET on Sunday in the NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series, starting with Top Fuel and then Funny Car, Pro Stock and Pro Stock Motorcycle. Gates will open at 7 a.m. ET on Sunday at Maple Grove Raceway. Other classes racing on Sunday include Top Alcohol Dragster, Top Alcohol Funny Car and the Summit Racing Equipment Jr. Drag Racing Series. Action in the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series categories – minus TAD and TAFC – will be completed on Saturday. To purchase tickets to the Pep Boys NHRA Nationals at Maple Grove Raceway, fans can visit www.maplegroveraceway.com. All children 12 and under are admitted free in the general admission area with a paid adult. For more information on the NHRA, please visit www.nhra.com.

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10K’s at the Grove – Race Results: August 26 & 27, 2023

Event One of 10K’s : Saturday, August 26, 2023

Top Bulb Eliminator:
Rick Terkowski, Gilbertsville, Pa., .016, 4.720 E.T. on a 4.72 dial-in, 143.81 mph def. Kenny Testa, .006, 6.015 E.T. on a 6.00 dial-in, 112.46 mph.

No-Box Eliminator:
Dave Dissinger, Landisville, Pa.,  ’75 Monza, .045, 6.527 E.T. on a 6.50 dial-in, 98.70 mph def. Dennis Kessler, Coatesville, Pa., ’72 Duster, .042, 5.780 E.T. on a 5.75 dial-in, 112.17 mph.

Event Two of 10K’s : Sunday, August 27, 2023

Top Bulb Eliminator:
John Reed, Essex, MD, .017, 6.291 E.T. on a 6.27 dial-in, 105.76 mph def. Lee Chronister, .022, 5.434 E.T. on a 5.41 dial-in, 127.44 mph.

No-Box Eliminator:
Robert Bates, Florence, NJ,  ’74 Nova, .014, 5.822 E.T. on a 5.81 dial-in, 115.76 mph def. Joe Dedrick, Boyertown, Pa., ’68 Camaro, .026, 5.530 E.T. on a 5.51 dial-in, 122.93 mph.

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Results: Sunoco ET Series: August 12 & 13

Sunoco Race Fuels ET Series #7: Saturday, August 12, 2023

 

Super Pro Eliminator:
Rick Terkowski, Gilbertsville, Pa., .012, 4.762 E.T. on a 4.76 dial-in, 145.45 mph def. Randy Krause, Orefield, PA., .020, 4.883 E.T. on a 4.89 dial-in, 141.03 mph.

Pro Eliminator:
Rory Krupp, Reading, Pa.,  S-10, .004, 6.297 E.T. on a 6.27 dial-in, 106.01 mph def. Kevin Kohr, Myerstown, Pa., ’71 Demon, .026, 7.021 E.T. on a 7.03 dial-in, 92.08 mph.

Sportsman Eliminator:
CJ Ketterer, Sellersville, Pa., .029, 8.211 E.T. on an 8.22 dial-in, 79.32 mph def. Mark Ketterer, Sellersville, Pa., ’78 Aspen, .094, 7.449 E.T. on a 7.48 dial-in, 92.26 mph.

Top Bike Eliminator:
Bruce Gockley, Mohnton, Pa., .098, 5.599 E.T. on a 5.52 dial-in, 126.07 mph def. Keith Alesin, Mohnton, Pa., .045, 6.620 E.T. on a 6.64 dial-in, 102.41 mph.

Pro Dial Eliminator:
Nathan Mendenhall, Parkesburg, Pa., ‘89 S-10, .016, 6.192 E.T. on a 6.19 dial-in, 106.56 mph def. Vincent Cusumano, Aston, Pa., ’68 Cutlass, .029, 6.667 E.T. on a 6.67 dial-in, 100.04 mph.

Sunoco Race Fuels ET Series #8: Sunday, August 13, 2023

Super Pro Eliminator:
Not Completed Due to Local Power Outage

Pro Eliminator:
Not Completed Due to Local Power Outage

Sportsman Eliminator:
Not Completed Due to Local Power Outage

Top Bike Eliminator:
Not Completed Due to Local Power Outage

Pro Dial Eliminator:
Not Completed Due to Local Power Outage

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Geezers at the Grove: Car Show Results

Judges Choice:

Mike Yanessa

Gordon Degler

Daryl Matthew

Steve Staurowski

Dan & Ally Murray

Mike Suchonic

John Folk

Jim Coots

Mike Moan

Chuck Shutz

 

Raceway’s Choice

Paul Krick

Johnny & Rona Pappas

Cindy Koots

 

People’s Choice

Jerry Campbell

Paul Werner

Rich Fox

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Super Chevy: Car Show Winners- July 15

67-69 Camaro: Latisha Gilbert

2nd Gen: Earl Miller

3rd Gen: Linda Powers

4th Gen: Kyle Bealer

5th Gen: Shawn Armpriester

Corvette: Jay Field

Chevelle: Mike Cosgrove

El Camino: John Vingler

Truck: Rick Irving

Monte Carlo: Dan Hogan

Rat Rod: Joe Lienti

Pro Engineered: Mike Colon

Pro Street: Ken Fisher

55-56-57: Lawrence Krietchen

 

Judges Choice: Ross Gilbert & Jeff Fern

 

Best Paint: Rich Irving

Best Engine: Latisha Gilbert

Best Interior: Lawrence Krietchen

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Geezers at the Grove: Event Results

Geezers at the Grove: Sunday, July 30, 2023

Nostalgia Super Pro Eliminator:
Matt Ryan, Sellersville, PA, ’68 Mustang, .015, 9.917 E.T. on a 9.95 dial-in, 131.97 mph def. Dale Gerhart, Reinholds, PA, ’38 Chevy Sedan, -.736, 16.378 E.T. on a 9.51 dial-in, 81.88 mph.

Nostalgia Pro Eliminator:
Not completed.

Nostalgia Sportsman Eliminator:
Rob Snyder, Stevens, PA, ’90 Mustang, .026, 12.277 E.T. on a 12.06 dial-in, 92.44 mph def. Denny Renninger, Leesport, PA, .228, 22.639 E.T. on an 11.77 dial-in, 52.49 mph.

Geezers Eliminator:
Mark Ketterer, Sellersville, PA, ’78 Aspen, .052, 11.620 E.T. on an 11.66 dial-in, 115.93 mph def. Tracy Rogers, Potttstown, PA, ’68 Dart, -.011, 9.971 E.T. on a 10.00 dial-in, 133.07 mph.

Nostalgia Pro Dial Eliminator:
Keith Zimmerman, Ephrata, PA, ’69 Camaro, .034, 10.095 E.T. on a 10.08 dial-in, 127.65 mph def. Kyle Gockley, Mohnton, PA, ’91 Chevy S-10, .091, 11.625 E.T. on an 11.65 dial-in, 113.54 mph.

Junior Dragster Eliminator:
Lucas Remick, ’17 Halfscale, .031, 7.929 E.T. on a 7.90 dial-in, 80.55 mph def. Logan Anderson, ’04 Halfscale, .046, 8.162 E.T. on an 8.12 dial-in, 77.03 mph.

Junior Street Eliminator:
Matthew Serrano, -.051, 9.310 E.T. on a 9.22 dial-in, 78.75 mph def. Allen Kohr Jr., -.049, 9.222 E.T. on a 9.09 dial-in, 76.57 mph.

Backseat Drivers:
Jon Shadinger, Vineland, NJ, -.037, 10.018 E.T., on a 9.35 dial-in, 129.07 mph def. Charles Hoopes, Downingtown, Pa., BROKE

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Results: Sunoco Race Fuels ET Series- July 8 & 9

Sunoco Race Fuels ET Series #4: Sunday, June 25, 2023

 

Super Pro Eliminator:
Regan Fox, Aston, Pa., ’69 Nova,  .017, 6.245 E.T. on a 6.24 dial-in, 108.95 mph def. Jenn Murray, Shillington, PA., .219, 5.060 E.T. on a 5.05 dial-in, 137.33 mph.

Pro Eliminator:
Nathan Mendenhall, Parksburg, Pa.,  ‘84 S-10, .028, 6.214 E.T. on a 6.20 dial-in, 105.61 mph def. Saige Embley, Saylorsburg, Pa., ’71 Nova, .031, 6.250 E.T. on a 6.22 dial-in, 109.37 mph.

Sportsman Eliminator:
Steven Baker, Milford, Pa.,  ‘79 Camaro, .029, 7.679 E.T. on a 7.64 dial-in, 85.60 mph def. Theodore Meyle, Chalfont, Pa., ’60 Wagon, .051, 7.831 E.T. on a 7.74 dial-in, 84.09 mph.

Top Bike Eliminator:
Jeff Cesari, Southampton, Pa.,  ‘99 GSXR, .364, 5.046 E.T. on a 5.04 dial-in, 135.31 mph def. Derek Cesari, Warminster, Pa., -.040, 5.582 E.T. on a 5.37 dial-in, 124.61 mph.

Pro Dial Eliminator:
Brent Miles, Honey Brook, Pa., ‘01 S-10, .008, 5.720 E.T. on a 5.72 dial-in, 120.63 mph def. John Nugent, Sinking Spring, Pa., ’72 Chevelle, .071, 7.051 E.T. on a 7.08 dial-in, 96.27 mph.

Junior Dragster Eliminator:
Nicholas Raffaela, .099, 8.035 E.T. on a 7.96 dial-in, 73.65 mph def. Jillian Kleinfelter, .306, 8.617 E.T. on an 8.60 dial-in, 75.19 mph.

 

Junior Street Eliminator:
Katie Yarnall, .047, 9.340 E.T. on a 9.06 dial-in, 68.05 mph def. Athena Byrne, .346, 10.056 E.T. on a 10.11 dial-in, 72.04 mph.

 

Trophy Eliminator:
Doug Myers, Manheim, Pa., .050, 8.512 E.T., on a 8.47 dial-in, 86.24 mph def. Sue Santoro, Morgantown, Pa., .184, 8.310 E.T., on a 8.42 dial-in, 88.11 mph.

Sunoco Race Fuels ET Series #6: Sunday, July 9, 2023

 

Super Pro Eliminator:
Not Completed Due to Rain

 

Pro Eliminator:
Not Completed Due to Rain

 

Sportsman Eliminator:
Not Completed Due to Rain

 

Top Bike Eliminator:
Not Completed Due to Rain

 

Junior Street Eliminator:
Not Completed Due to Rain

 

Junior Dragster Eliminator:
Not Completed Due to Rain

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