This Saturday Night May 8th, Mahoning Valley Speedway will be host to the Microstocks in front of a great crowd as part of the regularly scheduled Saturday night event. This Class of Sportsman powered cars, including many having the ever favorite sedan body will hit the track for some high speed action. Topping out near 65MPH nose to tail and attracting 15-20 cars on a regular basis, they put on a show while exposing new people to the thrills and affordable fun to be had in a Microstock. Many Asphalt modified team members also get the chance to drive and to compete against the driver they help support the rest of the season. Mahoning Valley Speedway is located in Lehighton, Pennsylvania a short drive from New Jersey.
Microstocks are scheduled along with the regular Saturday night line up for the following dates,
May 8th June 19th July 31st August 21st And September 18th
Here is the post race write up from the mahoning speedway site
The Micro Stocks made their first appearance of the season and in it was a very competitive event. Pete Bayles led early but on lap six DJ Wagner reeled him and two laps later made the pass for the lead.
However, Wagner would only enjoy one lap out front as he and Bayles got their bumpers locked and had to stop in order to undo the issue.
Bob Wagner of Rockaway, NJ, then assumed the point and held off Roger Snyder en route to his third Mahoning win.
Wall Township, N.J. – Defending Modified Outlaw Micro Stock Champion “Uncle” Nick Cottone led the field to the green flag by virtue of a dominating last to first run in his heat race. At the start Cottone out dragged Tom Ervin to take the early lead going into turn one. Ervin attempted a crossover move to pass Cottone on the inside coming off of turn two, but Cottone got a good run off of the corner and pulled away by several car lengths. Ervin was able to make ground on Cottone in the corners, but Cottone continued to dominate the second half of the straights. Ervin eventually managed to close the gap, and a fierce battle began between the two with Ervin trying Cottone on both sides but unable to complete a pass.
Shortly after the halfway point Cottone got loose coming off of turn four. Ervin made contact with Cottone, sending Cottone spinning. Ervin was put to the rear for rough riding, handing the lead to Dennis Hiddemen with Joe Spiegel restarting in second. On the restart Hiddemen jumped out to a several car lead while Cottone and Ervin charged back towards the front. Ervin got to Hiddemen first and took the lead for the first time in the feature event with Cottone closing quickly. Once Cottone cleared Hiddemen he proceeded to run down Ervin, but was unable to make the pass. On the final lap Cottone got to the inside of Ervin entering turn one but Ervin got a good run off of turn two to hold off Cottone. Entering turn three Cottone again got his nose inside of Ervin, but Ervin was able to beat him to the line to claim his third straight win of the season. Hiddemen rounded out the top three.
Returning to action for the first time this season was Dennis Hiddemen in his #6. Hiddemen worked with his car all day, getting faster every time he hit the track.
The #99 K&K Express driven to victory by Ervin is sponsored by K&K Industries of Ewing Twp., NJ, Al’s Sunoco of Pennington, NJ, and Trenton Hot Rod Shop of Trenton, NJ.
The Modified Outlaw Micro Stocks will return to action on Sunday, May 23rd at Wall Stadium. The Modified Outlaw Micro Stocks may also compete on May 16th. Watch the Wall Stadium Sunday Series web site at http://www.wallsundayseries.com for more information. There is no club fee to race with M.O.M., and all Modified Micro Stock Drivers are welcome to compete.
Microstocks return to Mahoning for Saturday night races! With some of the largest Microstock fields in years the sportsman's put on one heck of a show. Entertaining the Asphalt Modified fans and introducing them to Microstocks at Mahoning Speedway in Lehigh Valley PA. They are regularly scheduled to race Saturday nights! This is big time exposure and was much needed within the Microstock world. Please check their website and full schedule here: http://www.mahoningspeedway.com/2010_Schedule1.doc
Race Dates are, May 8th June 19th July 31st August 21st and September 18th So dust of those old sportsman flat heads, change the oil, make sure the mice have not eaten through the belts and come on out!
MICRO STOCK FEATURE – 15 Laps – 1. JEFF WIENACKER 2. Dave Parker 3. Kevin Pross 4. Mike Mee 5. Paul Paino 6. Kenny Lund 7. Don Boonstra 8. Carl Weinacker 9. Noel Scheffen 10. Drew Gouvea 11. Roberto Sanchez
