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Bark and Kosch Split Series Wins
July 25
The mighty World Formula Modified Tour invaded central Pa. this weekend
for the "BakeMark Classic" . The two day event sponsored by
BakeMark ingredients supply company offered the chance for a driver to collect
$175.00 for a 2 feature win.
Friday night's race event at Selingsgrove Raceway Park saw the mighty
Micros doing battle in the scheduled 25 lap feature and with George Bark driving
the Kievit owned #46,the outside pole was all he needed. Right from the green
flag Bark jumped out to an early lead and was not to be challenged for the
remaining laps. The battle for second was where the challenge ensued. Pole
sitter, Kenny Lund in the Phenomenon Designs #17 was able to drop into second
after the quick start of Bark. Heat winner, Don Boonstra started in third in the
#55 for the feature after pulling the #3 chip to invert the top 3 heat
finishers. For the first 6 laps Boonstra and Lund battled it out, with Lund
being challenged in turn 3 repeatedly. Boonstra, after many attempts to pass
received his chance when the #17 of Lund bobbled a bit in turn 3 giving the #55
car just enough room to pass and finish second for the event. Rookie of the year
contender, Roberto Gonzales came home in fouth.

Feature Finish top 4: BARK, Boonstra, Lund, Gonzales


Night 2 brought the World Formula Tour to the "Action" track of Greenwood Valley. This 25 lap event was not decided to the last lap where the finish order changed considerably. The race was set up to be a dramatic one when the Bark #46 was awarded the pole position from his earlier heat victory and the 1K of Tommy Kosch was sitting on the outside pole. The two drivers did not disappoint the crowd by putting on a side by side race for most of the event. Bark led the entire race until a dramatic pass by Kosch in the final lap made the 1K a winner for the 3rd time on
dirt this year. The other late change in finishing order occurred in the three
and four positions where Boonstra and Lund continued their battle from the
previous night. In this event it was Lund in the #17 who made the pass on lap 24
by getting under the #55 of Boonstra and holding on for 3rd across the line.

Feature Finish top 5: KOSCH, Bark, Lund, Boonstra, Gonzales

In the final rundown of the "Bakemark Classic" George Bark Jr.
was crowned the winner on the strength of a 1st and 2nd place finsh. Don
Boonstra and Kenny Lund tied for second after both drivers finished in front of
each other each night. Roberto Gonzales was third.

The Snydersville Scene

By Teri Morrison
You will recall that I'm competing against the controlled stock micros there. Friday night's racing was particularly rewarding, since our regular group of racers was greatly enhanced by the return of some very special players: the Sandts (both Bob Sr. and Jr.) and Brian Russell (of the Loose Nut Racing Team). Also racing were Harry Ladlee and Mystie Gargone, as well as our modified micro champion, Walter Morrison. It was a spirited race, in which there was some good-natured bumping and banging (resulting in a DNF for Ladlee due to equipment failure), and a triumph for Russell, who's been off the track for a year. Moreover, it was heart-warming to see the return of Bob Sandt Sr., who hasn't raced with the micros in several years, and his son Bob Jr., who has been racing other venues (micro-sprint at Borger's Speedway, and small block modified at New Egypt). All are gifted drivers, and it was a sincere pleasure to race with such an elite group. Just wanted you to know that things are alive and kicking at Snydersville. Hope to see more competitors come out!-

Winners in the Microstock class were,
Walt Morrison (Modifieds)
Russ Benke ( Jr. Sportsman)
Brian Russell (Sr. Controlled)
Jim Ackerman (Sr. Sportsman

Thank You Teri

Race Weather

Snydersville is running their usual schedule under clear skies, high's of 81 and a low of 58.
The World Formula Microstock Tour's double header at Selinsgrove on Friday night and Greenwood Valley Action track on Saturday will also be under clar skies for friday night with high's of 85 and a low of 61 while Saturdays action at Greenwwod Valley will be under partly cloudy skies, a high of 85 and low of 61.

Everyone race safe and have fun.

Microstocks For Sale

Microstock Controlled Stock - complete car, very competative this year in Snydersville. Feature winner. Asking $1,100.00. Contact C.J. or Lea Anna at LT0224@ptd.net.


Microstock Sportsman - Bark Chasis - extra parts include bumpers, steering column, front end. Asking $2,000.00. Contact C.J. or Lea Anna at LT0224@ptd.net.

M.O.M. Mountian 7/20/08

WFMT Action from 7/12/08

Feature

Ervin Threepeats at Mountain

7/20/08
Hazelton, PA – Ewing, NJ driver Tom Ervin scored his third feature event win of the season in the Modified Outlaw Micro Stock (M.O.M.) race at Mountain Speedway on Sunday. Starting outside pole in his heat race, Ervin powered the K&K Industries/C&M Automotive Warehouse #99 around pole sitter Dennis Hiddemen to grab the lead at the start and lead every lap. Carrying that momentum into the feature Ervin led wire to wire to win by half a lap in the John Kazmierski-owned car over perennial second place finisher Dennis Hiddemen, who had his hands full fending off the race-long challenges of defending 2007 M.O.M. Champion Brian Braddock. Braddock drove to the outside of Hiddemen at the finish but came up short for third. Bill Kriegner Jr. matched his best run of the season with another fourth place finish, and John Paulsen rounded out the top five for his best run of the season.
Ervin’s win extended his lead to 60 points over Braddock with only two points races remaining on the M.O.M. Schedule. Kriegner and Paulsen tied for the hard charger award of the race with their climb from the back.


Final Finish – Tom Ervin, Dennis Hiddemen, Brian Braddock, Bill Kriegner Jr., John Paulsen, Jim Van Dine, Andy Hiddemen, Nick Cottone, John Kazmierski.


The Modified Outlaw Micro Stocks will return to Mountain Speedway on August 10th. There is no club fee to participate in M.O.M. events, and all Modified and Controlled Stock racers are welcome to compete. As the most recent feature event winner, Ervin will be starting last in both his heat race and the feature event.


Race Report prepared by
Tom Ervin
M.O.M. Publicist
609-882-6172
I write ‘em, no matter who wins!

Quick and Dirty Microstock finishes

Snydersville winners
Aaron Yarosh Modified
Drew Yarosh Jr. Controlled class
Mysti Gargone Sr. Controlled class.

Poughkeepsie
1. Rich Mollow
2. Doug Coy
3. Jeff Weinacker
4. Carl Weinacker
5. Bernie Barker

Mountain,
Micro Stocks (15-laps)
1. TOM ERVIN
2. Denny Hiddemen
3. Brian Braddock
4. Bill Kreinger, Jr.
5. John Paulsen
6. Jim VanDine
7. Andy Hiddemen
8. Nick Cottone

Microstocks On Display

July 17th the K&K Race Team hauled the #90 and #99 Modified Micro Stocks to Morrisville, PA for the Deleware Valley Roadrunners Car Club Cruise Night. The #99 rode in the back of Tom Ervin's 1964 Ford Ranchero, and the #90 rode in the back of John Kazmierski's more modern Ford Pickup. All 4 vehicles got trophys! To start the night off right, the team unloaded both Modified Micro Stocks outside the show, and team drivers Bill Kriegner Jr. and Tom Ervin drove the cars through the show to thier display area. To see a full spread of photos from the event by Robin Ervin, go to: Deleware Valley Road Runners Cruise Night 7/17/08

Action Packed Weekend

***** Correction*****

What was formerly printed as "The World Formula Microstock Tour's double header at Selinsgrove on Friday night and Greenwood Valley Action track on Saturday"

Is although correct in the Friday and Saturday part... was one week early.. They are traveling there NEXT weekend the 25th and 26th.

*****Correction*****

A race packed weekend is on tap with Snydersville running Friday night. Poughkeepsie running Saturday as well and to top it all off M.O.M is running Mountain speedway on Sunday. WOW, that's 3 places running Microstocks this coming weekend.

Friday's Forecasts

Snydersville is looking at High Temperatures on Friday of 92 and lows of 65 under clear skies

Saturday's Forecasts

Poughkeepsie is expecting a high of 94 and a low of 67 under clear skies.

Sunday's Forecast.

Mountain Speedway is expecting highs of 85 and lows of 65 under a 30% threat of thunderstorms.

M.O.M. Returns to Mountian

M.O.M. at Mountain Speedway this Sunday, July 20th


The Modified Outlaw Micro Stocks (M.O.M.) will return to Mountain Speedway this Sunday, July 20th for the fourth time this season. Pits Open 11:00 am, Grandstands Open 12:00 pm, Practice 12:30 pm, & Heats 2:00 pm. Mountain Speedway has again requested that all Micro Stocks run Transponders for this race. (Transponders may be rented at the pit shack when registering for the class.)


In the April 19th M.O.M. season opener at Mountain Speedway Tom Ervin pulled off a last-to first victory. On May 11th Brian Braddock answered back by capitalizing on a front row draw to dominate the day. Ervin held off Denny Hiddemen in a hard fought battle to win on May 25th, and Nick Cottone won his first race of the season at Oakland Valley on July 5th. Andy Hiddemen, John Kazmierski, Jim Van Dine, and Bill Kriegner Sr. have been among others making strong runs at Mountain Speedway this season. Will there be a new face in victory lane this weekend? One way to find out is to be there!


Sundays race is again open to all Modified Micro Stocks and Controlled Stock Micro Stocks. There is no club fee to race with M.O.M. Come ut and join the fun!


To hear exciting commentary from previous M.O.M. at Mountain Speedway races, go to http://www.ervinracing.com/K&K%20newsletter.htm

WFMT quick results

Here's the run down from Hamlin-I'll have a race report shortly.

1. Tommy Kosch
2. Adam Kievit
3. Kenny Lund
4. Roberto Gonzales
5. Don Boonstra
6. Ben Serfass (DNF)

DNS-Arnold Reilly

*Arnold Reilly took a massive hit in the heat race that saw the 44 coupe go head on into the wall in turn 4 and end up upside down. Arnold was shaken up and got checked over by the EMT's and, other than being sore was ok. The 44 on the other hand was heavily damaged.



Kenny Lund

Microstock For Sale

The #47 microstock is for sale. Included is a Dover Power Sportsman Motor and many spares. Asking $2200 OBO complete or will separate. Anyone interested can email Russ at bonko47@aol.com.

Snydersville 7/11/08

Snydersville Winners 7/11/08

Jr.Sportsman : Russell Benke

Modified: Aaron Yarosh

Sr. Controlled: Mysti Gargone

Sr. Sportsman: Brian Correll

When Racing Takes a Back Seat

There are times in everyones life when everything else including racing takes a back seat. This was the case for Gary Scheffen, driver of the 12a on Saturday the 12th of July. He and his wife arrived at the hospital about 9:45 am and Delilah was not far behind arriving at 10:22.


Delilah
7 pounds 1 oz
Height 19.5
10:22am
7/12/08

Congratulations Gary and Denise!

The Weekend Ahead

Snydersville Raceway will be open for business for racing under the stars this Friday the 11th of July with predicted high temperatures of 85 and evening lows of 61its gonna be another great night to go racing especially since there are no clouds predicted. Let alone precipitation.

The World Formula Microstock Tour will be rolling in to Hamlin Speedway on Saturday the 12th of July with high temperatures of 83 and evening lows of 63 and not a drop of rain predicted the track should be perfect. With the close competition in the World Formula Microstock Tour this could be anyone's race.

Cottone Wins 71st Birthday Race

By Robin Ervin
7/5/08

Cuddebackville, NY - The man the Modified Outlaw Microstock racers call ˜Uncle Nick" Cottone won Saturday's race at Oakland Valley Race Park in Cuddebackville NY in spectacular fashion. He lapped the field in his black #5 microstock. An emotional Cottone stated, "This is like a dream come true. When I saw we had a race scheduled on my birthday, I had hopes. I thought it would be great if I could do well that day. To win on my 71st birthday, this is great!"

By virtue of strong performances in the two heat races, Cottone started on the pole in the feature and proceeded to put on a driving exhibition. Cottone's years of racing experience led him to put on a different tire setup than everyone else and that proved to be the key to victory. As the rest of the competitors slid and slipped around the track trying to find bite, Cottone's microstock was hooked up. When asked why he was so dominant this time out Cottone modestly replied "I just guessed right on the tire selection. Sometimes you get lucky." Perhaps it was luck or perhaps it was the fact that after nearly fifty years behind the wheel of a race car, its less about luck and more about being able to eyeball a track's surface and knowing what kind of setup would be good for those conditions.

Cottone started racing in Freeport Speedway in 1959. Cottone was a regular at many of the local, now shuttered tracks such as Trenton Speedway, Middletown, Harmony, Islip, Westhampton, East Windsor and Wall Township Speedway (then Wall Stadium), and once raced along side such legendary drivers such as Al Tasnady, Gil Hearne and Buzie Ruetiman.

The M.O.M. hard charger award usually goes to the driver who makes the biggest gain in position, but this race the award goes to "Uncle" Nick Cottone who lapped the field on the way to his first win of the season.

Brian Braddock kept Cottone in sight during the heat races but was unable to match his pace in the feature, finishing a distant second place in the feature. Jim VanDine struggled with an ill handling car to finish third while Tom Ervin rebounded from a heat race crash to finish fourth in the feature. Dirt track specialist Walt Morrison rounded out the top five. Harry Ladlee Sr finished seventh overall but claimed the controlled stock division win as the highest finishing controlled stock entry.

Brian Braddock earned enough points in this race to pass Ervin for the M.O.M. points lead.

Finishing order: Nick Cottone, Brian Braddock, Jim VanDine, Tom Ervin, Walt Morrison, Bill Kriegner Jr, Harry Ladlee Sr.

The Modified Outlaw Micro Stocks will next compete at Mountain Speedway on July 20. There is no club fee to participate in M.O.M. events, and all Modified and Controlled Stock Micro Stock drivers are welcome to compete.

Race Report submitted by
Tom Ervin
M.O.M. Publicist
609-882-6172

Photo's by Becky Kosch
of BK Photo's
More are at
http://www.bkphotos.net/ovkarts070508/

WFMT Poughkeepsie results

Andrews Wins at Poughkeepsie

Photo Provided by JTAction Krol Photography
"We make you look good"
Please note that Jan also has the Video of the heat and feature on DVD for $10.00 + $3.00 shipping just contact him at jankrol@ mac.com


Poughkeepsie, NY: The World Formula Modified Tour rolled into Poughkeepsie Speedway Saturday night showing their versatility by switching from dirt to pavement with its largest turnout of cars to date. The 60 of Mike Andrews from Tinton Falls, NJ came from the second starting position to garner his first World Formula Modified Tour victory in the 30 lap feature. Reigning points leader, Jim Scherer led the 10 car field to the green and took the early lead followed by Andrews, but pulled off on lap 15 with a flat rear tire. From there Andrews led the remaining 15 laps with Don Boonstra’s 55 in tow. A torrid 3 car battle for second took place between Boonstra, the returning Arnold Reilly and Kenny Lund for most of the race, with Reilly and Lund getting by Boonstra on lap 24 to finish second and third. Carl Weinacker was able to get by Boonstra for forth after the handle went away from a wheel moving in on the axle.


Notables: Making their first starts of the season were Arnold Reilly in the 44 Tasnady replica coupe, tour regular Adam Kievit in the 46, AMSRA alumni, Bernie Barker in Gary Sheffan's 12A and Kevin Pross in Jeff Miller's 8W. The NESMRA microstocks ran their event combined with the World Formula Modified Tour with Rick Mollo taking the win. Doug Coy's #10 failed to start the feature.


The WFMT will be at Hamlin Speedway this coming Saturday, July 12th.


Heat Finish:Scherer, Andrews, Boonstra, Reilly


Feature (30 Laps): Mike Andrews, Arnold Reilly, Kenny Lund, Carl Weinacker, Don Boonstra, Bernie Barker, Jeff Weinacker


DNF Jim Scherer, Adam Kievit DNS Kevin Pross

Thanks to Kenny Lund for the WFMT press release


In a side note, Doug Coy and Rich Mollow of NEMSRA were in attendance bringing the Microstock count to 12 cars. Unfortunately a sheared flywheel key sidelined the 10 car. However the 23 of Rich Mollow proved to be a tough customer taking the heat win by a few feet. Rich started on pole for the feature followed closely by Jim Scherer. Rich went on to win but not by a landslide proving the NEMSRA cars with the Tecumseh Star motor are pretty competitive with the Controlled Stock and World Formula packages.

Weekend Race Schedules and Weather

Friday July 4th Snydersville once again opens its doors for more great racing action. With Fridays high temperatures predicted at 76 and the low of 58, Although thunder storms and light showers may be in the area the chances of a sprinkling is set at 50%.It seems like the perfect evening to go racing even if you got to duck in to the trailer to wait out a quick storm.

Saturday the 5th of July has 2 races on tap. M.O.M. will be running the 1/5th mile oval at OVRP and The World Formula Microstock Tour is rolling in to the fast asphalt 1/5th mile track at Poughkeepsie. Both gates open at 2 PM. OVRP's weather forecast calls for a high tempreture of 72 and a low of 63 and a 60% chance of thunderstorms. While Poughkeepsie's forecast calls for a high tempreture of 76 and low of 58 also with a 50% chance of thunderstorms.

With high car counts expected everywhere, come on out and hit two tracks if you can. Just bring that pop tent and some extra weights to hold it down.

NEMSRA Action

It was Doug Coy and Rich Mollow to kick off the NEMSRA season with Rich drawing the pole for the heat race. Doug took the lead on the start with Mollow on his back bumper waiting for the 10 to make a mistake. It only took 4 laps until Mollow was able to get by coming off of turn 4 as the 10 got real loose and had to chase the car up the track.

In the feature Mollow again started on the Pole but the 10 took the lead on the start with the 23 on his back bumper. The 10 held the lead for 6 laps until he again got out of shape coming off of turn 4 and Rich was able to get by. He then was able to pull away as the 10 continued to battle a very loose handling car.

The NEMSRA guys will be back in action on July 5th when they welcome the World Formula Microstock Tour of the New Jersey invaders. Will any Pennsylvania drivers show to give them all a run for the money?

M.O.M. at OVRP July 5th

The Modified Outlaw Micro Stocks will be making their first appearance of the season on dirt at Oakland Valley Raceway in Cuddebackville, NY this Saturday July 5th. Last year M.O.M.'s only race at Oakland Valley Raceway was won by Brian Braddock, with heat race wins going to Tom Ervin and Jim Van Dine. This season the race is up for grabs. As the most recent M.O.M. race winner Ervin will be starting at the rear, while Braddock will be looking to claim his second win of the season. Dennis and Andy Hiddemen and Nick Cottone have been very strong this season on asphalt, and Hiddemen is looking to break his streak of finishing second every race this year by bringing home the trophy. Bill Kriegner Jr. learned to race on dirt with a quarter midget and is looking forward to a chance to take his #16 off of the asphalt. Who will win? Come on out and see!


As M.O.M. has done all season, they are welcoming all Modified and Controlled Stock drivers to participate. You do not have to be a M.O.M. member to compete, and there is no membership fee to run with M.O.M.


Times


Gates Open ~ 1:00 pm


Practice ~ 3:00 pm


Registration Ends ~ 3:30 pm


If you can't make it by 3:30, please call and we will get you signed in.


You are still able to sign in after 3:30, you will just have to start in the back of the two heats.


Drivers Meeting ~ 5:00 pm


First Heat Races ~ 5:30 pm


Prices


Member ~ $20.00 *


Non-Member ~ $25.00 *


Pit Pass ~ $12.00


* Price does not include pit pass

Poughkeepsie May 25th

Its just a partial Video.

But damn.. it shows how close the racing was there.