Back to BAPS This Sunday (July 14): $10,000-to-win York County Nationals on the Horizon
Back to BAPS This Sunday (July 14): $10,000-to-win York County Nationals on the Horizon
Story By: Brett Deyo/SSTS
Photos By: Dan DeMarco/RacersGuide.com
YORK HAVEN, PA – It’s “back to BAPS” for the Bob Hilbert Sportswear Short Track Super Series (STSS) Fueled By Sunoco this Sunday, July 14.
The red clay of BAPS Motor Speedway greets the STSS big-block/small-block Modifieds for their only appearance of 2019. And they do it in style!
Sunoco Race Fuels and Insinger Performance present the 18th annual York County Nationals offering $10,000 to win for 50 laps of racing on the four-tenths-mile clay oval! $1,000 will be reserved for the 10th-place finisher, with $400 to take the green flag plus a long list of STSS contingency awards.
The BAPS event was first introduced in 2016 and each year fans have left saying “wow” about the action at the rejuvenated Central PA facility owned by Scott Gobrecht and managed by Kolten Gouse.
A year ago, Matt Sheppard was leading the York County Nationals on lap 17 when he pitted with a right-rear issue. Sheppard was not to be deterred. Restarting from the rear of the field, ‘Super Matt’ thrust back to the lead, winning over Stewart Friesen, Ryan Watt, Ryan Godown and Andy Bachetti.
Erick Rudolph of Ransomville, N.Y., outgunned Friesen on a late restart to win the ’17 edition in his debut at the track. Friesen settled for second, followed by Craig Von Dohren, Jeff Strunk and Frank Cozze.
The inaugural 2016 edition saw New Yorker Anthony Perrego dominate, but a flat tire cost him a shot at Victory Lane. Perrego’s misfortune paved the way for Ryan Godown to emerge victorious over Ryan Watt, Jeff Strunk, Stewart Friesen and Jimmy Horton.
Sunday’s event marks Race No. 5 of the eight-race STSS Velocita-USA South Region presented by Design for Vision and Sunglass Central. Sheppard currently holds the lead in the fight for a $10,000 championship.
The STSS South Region has not been in competition since June 4 at Big Diamond Speedway in Minersville, Pa., a race won by Sheppard from the 21st starting position.
Current standings can be found at the following link: https://stss.racestatcentral.com/?IDseries=2&IDseason=2019
Joining the STSS Modifieds on Sunday cards are the Central PA Legend Cars for a quick-hitting, two-division show.
Pit gates are unlocked at 3 p.m. Grandstand gates open at 4 p.m. The drivers’ meeting is set for 5:40 p.m., with hot laps at 6:20 p.m. and racing at 7 p.m.
Grandstand admission is $25 for Adults, $15 for Seniors (ages 60 and over), $15 for Students (ages 13-17) and Kids 12 and under are FREE.
Pit admission is $40, with no license required.
BAPS Motor Speedway is located in Newberrytown, Pa., just off Interstate 83 at 690 York Road York Haven, PA 17370. To learn more, visit the official website at www.bapsmotorspeedway.com.
To learn more about the Short Track Super Series Fueled By Sunoco, visit www.shorttracksuperseries.com, e-mail bdmotorsportsmedia@gmail.com, check out ‘Short Track Super Series’ on Facebook or @ShortTrackSS on Twitter or Instagram.
The Short Track Super Series is presented by American Racer/Lias Tire, Sunoco Race Fuel, Insinger Performance, Bob Hilbert Sportswear, Halmar International, Velocita-USA, Design for Vision/Sunglass Central, Rob Sherlock Roofing, ATL Racing Fuel Cells, Behrent’s Performance Warehouse, Beyea Custom Headers, Bicknell Racing Products, Dirt Track Digest, EIBACH Springs, Escape RV, Fast Axle, Fox Racing Shocks, Henry’s Exhaust, Hig Fab, HyperCo, Kirkey Racing Fabrication, Land Hoe Maintenance, K&N, MJK Home Maintenance, Precision Hydraulic & Oil, QA1, Racing Optics, Superior Remodeling, Teo-Pro Car, VAHLCO, Velocita, WELD Racing & Wilwood.
Bob Hilbert Sportswear Short Track Super Series Fueled By Sunoco 2019 Schedule
Modified Velocita-USA South Region
Friday-Saturday March 15-16 – Georgetown Speedway/Georgetown, Del. – Melvin L. Joseph Memorial – WINNER: STEWART FRIESEN
Sunday, March 24 – Port Royal Speedway/Port Royal, Pa. – Speed Showcase – WINNER: ANTHONY PERREGO
Tuesday, April 30 – Delaware International Speedway/Delmar, Del. – Diamond State 50 – WINNER: MATT SHEPPARD
Tuesday, June 4 – Big Diamond Speedway/Minersville, Pa. – Anthracite Assault – COMBO – WINNER: MATT SHEPPARD
Sunday, July 14 – BAPS Motor Speedway/Newberrytown, Pa. – $10,000 York County Nationals
Tuesday, August 20 – New Egypt Speedway/New Egypt, N.J. – Dirty Jersey 6
Tuesday, August 27 – Georgetown Speedway/Georgetown, Del. – Blast at the Beach
Friday-Saturday November 1-2 – Georgetown Speedway/Georgetown, Del. – Mid-Atlantic Championship – CHAMPIONSHIP POINTS
