Mahoning Valley Speedway

Sload Caps a Championship Season by Winning Mahoning

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[xyz-ihs snippet="Posts-Ad"] Sload Caps a Championship Season by Winning Mahoning By: Blu Metz October 26, 2015Lehighton, Pa; Buddy Sload did what he had to do to earn the 2015 ATQMRA Championship by winning the feature to earn his first ATQMRA Championship after spending several seasons in the bridesmaid position. Ryan Tidman's third place finish in the Boyd Owned 1B earned the team the 2015 car owner's Championship. Mike Glaser of Jackson, NJ capped his first full season with the ATQMRA by earning the coveted title of ATQMRA Rookie of the year. Next up for the ATQRMA is the Annual Turkey…

Ricky Yetter ends career in Victory Lane; Gene Bowers tops Street Stock field; Sam Ryan scores in Hobby Stocks; Dylan Steuer in All-Star Slingshots

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[xyz-ihs snippet="Posts-Ad"] Ricky Yetter ends career in Victory Lane; Gene Bowers tops Street Stock field; Sam Ryan scores in Hobby Stocks; Dylan Steuer in All-Star Slingshots By DINO OBERTO (LEHIGHTON, Pa. 10-24-15) As the 2015 season at Mahoning Valley Speedway came to a close, so too did the career of Ricky Yetter. And what a way to end it as the recently crowned Dirt Mod champion went out in style, winning the 60-lap Octoberfast feature in what he called his last time in a race car. Gene Bowers won in his last Street Stock race but unlike Yetter, he is…

Mahoning Valley Speedway Dirt Mod champ Ricky Yetter looking to close out his career with a win

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[xyz-ihs snippet="Posts-Ad"] Mahoning Valley Speedway Dirt Mod champ Ricky Yetter looking to close out his career with a win (LEHIGHTON, Pa. 10-22-15) When Mahoning Valley Speedway presents its season finale this Saturday, October 24, which is day two of Octoberfast 2015, it won’t just mean the last time for cars to hit the paved ¼-mile oval but it also will be the swansong of newly crowned Dirt Mod champion Ricky Yetter. Yetter made it known at the start of the season that win, lose or draw, 2015 would be his last as a driver. Two years ago he had a…

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Season finale takes place this Saturday at Mahoning Valley Speedway

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[xyz-ihs snippet="Posts-Ad"] Season finale takes place this Saturday at Mahoning Valley Speedway (LEHIGHTON, Pa. 10-20-15) The curtain will come down on the 2015 season at Mahoning Valley Speedway this coming Saturday, October 24 as the paved ¼-mile oval located in Lehighton will present the second segment of Octoberfast 2015. Race time is 3:00 pm. Sponsored by Gary Lee’s Brown Daub KIA of Easton, five divisions will hit the track which include the Dirt Mods running in a 60 lap $1500-to-win main, Street Stocks going 40 laps for $800 and the Hobby Stocks racing for 25 laps and a $300 first…

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Mike Sweeney is best in Late Models, Josh Mooney tops Street Stock field during Mahoning Valley Speedway Octoberfast

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[xyz-ihs snippet="Posts-Ad"] Mike Sweeney is best in Late Models, Josh Mooney tops Street Stock field during Mahoning Valley Speedway Octoberfast By DINO OBERTO (LEHIGHTON, Pa. 10-17-15) Mike Sweeney of Nesquehoning and Lehighton’s Josh Mooney took top honors during Mahoning Valley Speedway’s Octoberfast 2015 Late Model and Street Stock features respectively. Both events ran off in smooth quick fashion while providing an excellent amount of close-knit competition among those vying for the win. In the 60 lap Late Model feature the race got off to a rough start when Jacob Kerstetter checked up in turn four and collected Troy Bollinger and…

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Roger Coss cashes in with $6000 Octoberfast win at Mahoning Valley Speedway

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[xyz-ihs snippet="Posts-Ad"] Roger Coss cashes in with $6000 Octoberfast win at Mahoning Valley Speedway By DINO OBERTO (LEHIGHTON, Pa. 10-17-15) Roger Coss has always been known as one of those true good guys of racing. A driver who runs everyone clean, is always capable of motoring to the front and has the knack to bring the car home in one piece. That trademark style is exactly what landed the Lafayette, NJ racer the biggest win of his 20 year career, scoring a rousing victory at Mahoning Valley Speedway’s Octoberfast 2015 worth $6000. With a dozen laps to go Coss went…

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Gary Lee’s Brown Daub KIA to present $500 to one lucky fan and driver at Mahoning Valley Speedway October 24 season finale

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[xyz-ihs snippet="Posts-Ad"] Gary Lee’s Brown Daub KIA to present $500 to one lucky fan and driver at Mahoning Valley Speedway October 24 season finale (LEHIGHTON, Pa. 10-15-15) Mahoning Valley Speedway will conclude the 2015 season with its final event slated for Saturday, October 24, featuring Dirt Mods, Street Stocks, Hobby Stocks, All Star Slingshots, the ATQMRA and the Vintage Division of the ATQMRA. The speedway is also proud to announce that Gary Lee’s Brown Daub KIA will sponsor the day of racing. Located at 3600 William Penn Highway in Easton, Gary Lee’s Brown Daub KIA played a leading role in…

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Select drivers have shot at $8000 with a win at Mahoning Valley Speedway Octoberfast 2015

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[xyz-ihs snippet="Posts-Ad"] Select drivers have shot at $8000 with a win at Mahoning Valley Speedway Octoberfast 2015 (LEHIGHTON, Pa. 10-14-15) Saturday’s Octoberfast 2015 at Mahoning Valley Speedway is the richest purse payout in track history as promoter Floyd Santee will be disbursing nearly $50,000 that will be awarded across the three divisions of Modifieds, Late Models and Street Stocks. Of those aforementioned the Modifieds will be vying for a never before payday of $6000 to win and $300 to take the green. That’s impressive indeed, but wait there’s more…another $6000 to be exact that will be split among the top…

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Late Models and Street Stocks round off Mahoning Valley Speedway Octoberfast 2015

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[xyz-ihs snippet="Posts-Ad"] Late Models and Street Stocks round off Mahoning Valley Speedway Octoberfast 2015 (LEHIGHTON, Pa. 10-12-15) Mahoning Valley Speedway’s Octoberfast 2015 may have a big focus on the 150 lap Modified feature with a track record $6000 to win and rightfully so. But, equally essential to the overall success that is Octoberfast is the Late Model and Street Stocks. Both classes nicely compliment the day of racing at the paved quarter mile oval in Lehighton with the same intensely close action that the Modifieds put out. Each race will pay $1500 to win and $125 to take the green.…

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Mahoning Valley Speedway ready for Octoberfast 2015

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[xyz-ihs snippet="Posts-Ad"] Mahoning Valley Speedway ready for Octoberfast 2015…Modifieds to race for 150 laps and $6000 top prize…Late Models and Street Stocks battle for $1500 payday (LEHIGHTON, Pa. 10-11-15) Mahoning Valley Speedway’s premier event, Octoberfast 2015, is set to take place this coming Saturday, October 17. Race time is 4:00 p.m. This year’s edition of Octoberfast will feature a three division program that will be headlined by the Modifieds racing for a track record distance and first place payout of 150-laps and $6000 to win. It is also the final race of the 2015 Central States Modified Gamblers Series which…

Austin Kochenash earns Mahoning Modified 100 victory…Earl Paules is class champ; Mike Sweeney wins again in Late Models but Paul Koehler Jr., wins title

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[xyz-ihs snippet="Posts-Ad"] Austin Kochenash earns Mahoning Modified 100 victory…Earl Paules is class champ; Mike Sweeney wins again in Late Models but Paul Koehler Jr., wins title By DINO OBERTO (LEHIGHTON, Pa. 10-4-15) You couldn’t have asked for a better way to finish out the Modified point season at Mahoning Valley Speedway. There were five drivers that all had a shot at the title. They had 100 laps to play it out and over the final circuits there would be four of them gunning for the win. In the end Austin Kochenash, who came into the day second in points,…

October is month of money for Mahoning Modified Drivers…Track record payout awaits winner of next two events

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[xyz-ihs snippet="Posts-Ad"] October is month of money for Mahoning Modified Drivers…Track record payout awaits winner of next two events (LEHIGHTON, Pa. 9-29-15) October is the month of money at Mahoning Valley Speedway as the popular paved ¼-mile oval in Lehighton is set to close out 2015 in a big way with three weeks of high paying race events, and, while the Late Models, Street Stocks and Dirt Mods will all get to enjoy some extra cash at the payout window, a record payoff is going to the Modified drivers. There is an unheard of $10,000+ up for grabs to the…

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Eric Beers scores second straight Mahoning Modified win; Mike Sweeney extends win total to eight with Late Models; Ricky Yetter claims Dirt Mod title

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[xyz-ihs snippet="Posts-Ad"] Dino Oberto, Media Relations: 570-401-8168 email: dlmo@ptd.net WEBSITE: www.mahoningvalley-speedway.com Facebook at Mahoning Valley Speedway and on Twitter attwitter.com/MahoningSpeed. COMING EVENTS: Oct. 3 Bob “Heavy” Scherer Modified Memorial 100 $3500 to win…Final points all classes…Rain date Oct. 4 Oct. 10 Paid practice for Octoberfast 2015 Oct. 17 Octoberfast 2015 4:00 pm start…Modifieds 150 laps $6000 to win; Late Models 60 laps $1500 to win; Street Stocks 75 laps $1500 to win...Rain date Oct. 18 Oct. 24 Final race day 4:00 pm start…Dirt Mods, Street Stocks, Hobby Stocks, TQs, Slingshots Nov. 21 Awards Banquet Northampton Community Center, Northampton Eric…

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Eric Beers ekes out narrow Mahoning Modified win over Austin Kochenash; Paul Koehler just barely win in Late Models against Mike Sweeney

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[xyz-ihs snippet="Posts-Ad"] Eric Beers ekes out narrow Mahoning Modified win over Austin Kochenash; Paul Koehler just barely win in Late Models against Mike Sweeney By DINO OBERTO (LEHIGHTON, Pa. 9-19-15) Saturday night’s Modified event at Mahoning Valley Speedway was the tail of two races. While Eric Beers fended off Austin Kochenash in a thrilling contest, the two also put forth their quest as title hopefuls. Both are part of an amazing showdown of the top five in points heading into the final two weeks of the season and after last night’s race there is just 30 points that separate…

Bobby Gerhart Jr., to make Mahoning Valley Speedway appearance during September 19 race program

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[xyz-ihs snippet="Posts-Ad"] COMING EVENTS: Sept. 19 All regular track classes + Dirt Mod make-up from 7/12 Sept. 26 All regular track classes + Small Car Enduro Oct. 3 Bob “Heavy” Scherer Modified Memorial 100 $3500 to win…Final points all classes…Rain date Oct. 4 Oct. 10 Paid practice for Octoberfast 2015 Oct. 17 Octoberfast 2015 Modifieds 150 laps $6000 to win; Late Models 60 laps $1500 to win; Street Stocks 75 laps $1500 to win...Rain date Oct. 18 Bobby Gerhart Jr., to make Mahoning Valley Speedway appearance during September 19 race program (LEHIGHTON, Pa. 9-13-15) Mahoning Valley Speedway is excited…

Races for Saturday, September 12 are cancelled

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[xyz-ihs snippet="Posts-Ad"] COMING EVENTS: Sept. 19 All regular track classes + Dirt Mod make-up from 7/12 Sept. 26 All regular track classes + Small Car Enduro Oct. 3 Bob “Heavy” Scherer Modified Memorial 100 $3500 to win…Final points all classes…Rain date Oct. 4 Oct. 10 Paid practice for Octoberfast 2015 Oct. 17 Octoberfast 2015 Modifieds 150 laps $6000 to win; Late Models 60 laps $1500 to win; Street Stocks 75 laps $1500 to win...Rain date Oct. 18 Mahoning Valley Speedway September 12 program rained out (LEHIGHTON, Pa. 9-12-15) Mahoning Valley Speedway has cancelled their racing program for today, Saturday,…

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Mahoning Valley Speedway presents eight feature races for $12 adult admission this Saturday evening

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[xyz-ihs snippet="Posts-Ad"] Mahoning Valley Speedway presents eight feature races for $12 adult admission this Saturday evening (LEHIGHTON, Pa. 9-9-15) The season may be winding down at Mahoning Valley Speedway but the action is far from over. With four weeks to go before the respective division titles are to be decided there remains plenty of close competition which will undoubtedly lead up to one big grand finale when the final point show takes place on October 4. Heading into this Saturday, September 12, between all six classes there is a total of 50 drivers, including 17 in the Street Stocks, that…

Kris Graver wins 4th in Mahoning Modifieds; Mike Sweeney picks up 7th victory in Late Models

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[xyz-ihs snippet="Posts-Ad"] Kris Graver wins 4th in Mahoning Modifieds; Mike Sweeney picks up 7th victory in Late Models By DINO OBERTO (LEHIGHTON, Pa. 9-5-15) Kris Graver raced to his class leading fourth Modified win of the season Saturday evening at Mahoning Valley Speedway. And, with just four point races remaining it also keeps the reigning champion in the thick of a very tight championship hunt. But for Graver, another title has not been the main emphasis, rather it’s all about the wins. “When I’m able to get up front and show what my car can do obviously I can…

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Mike Krempasky Memorial Street Stock Triple 19s on tap this Saturday at Mahoning Valley Speedway + RoC guaranteed starting spots for Modified, Hobby Stock and overall Street Stock winners

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[xyz-ihs snippet="Posts-Ad"] Mike Krempasky Memorial Street Stock Triple 19s on tap this Saturday at Mahoning Valley Speedway + RoC guaranteed starting spots for Modified, Hobby Stock and overall Street Stock winners (LEHIGHTON, Pa. 9-3-15) The month of September kicks off with a busy night of asphalt racing at Mahoning Valley Speedway. This coming Saturday evening, September 5, the Street Stocks get top billing as the 4th Annual Mike Krempasky Memorial Triple 19s will take place with three 19 lap feature races. The event is named in honor of Mike Krempasky, the popular car owner who passed away prior to the…

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Zane Zeiner comes from 14th to 1st for Mahoning Modified win; Jeremy Miller holds on in wild 3-wide Late Model finish

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[xyz-ihs snippet="Posts-Ad"] Zane Zeiner comes from 14th to 1st for Mahoning Modified win; Jeremy Miller holds on in wild 3-wide Late Model finish By DINO OBERTO (LEHIGHTON, Pa. 8-29-15) For the second time in as many weeks Bath’s Zane Zeiner was part of Mahoning Valley Speedway’s Victory Lane. On the previous Saturday night Chip Santee was victorious thanks in part to a set-up by Zeiner. This time around it would be himself enjoying the laurels as he drove his Atlantic Sprinkler No. 76 to a decisive victory in the 35-lap contest. Coming from 14th on the grid, Zeiner made an…

Mahoning Modified win to Chip Santee over Earl Paules in a thriller; Jacob Kerstetter claims career first in Late Models

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[xyz-ihs snippet="Posts-Ad"] Mahoning Modified win to Chip Santee over Earl Paules in a thriller; Jacob Kerstetter claims career first in Late Models By DINO OBERTO (LEHIGHTON, Pa. 8-22-15) Saturday night’s racing at Mahoning Valley Speedway was indicative of the type of action that has made the Lehighton paved ¼-mile oval so popular among fans and drivers. And while all of the racing was spot on fantastic, it was the Modified feature that was the real cincher of the “Mahoning Product” as winner Chip Santee and runner-up Earl Paules gave a sterling performance in what side-by-side racing is truly all about.…

Xcel 600 Mods joins line-up of pavement pounders Saturday night at Mahoning Valley Speedway + BRCTV-13 to tape “Thunder in the Valley

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[xyz-ihs snippet="Posts-Ad"] COMING EVENTS: Aug. 22 Xcel 600 Mods + all regular divisions Aug. 29 All regular track classes + Small Car Enduro Sept. 5 Mike Krempasky Memorial Street Stock Triple 19s + all regular track classes Xcel 600 Mods joins line-up of pavement pounders Saturday night at Mahoning Valley Speedway + BRCTV-13 to tape “Thunder in the Valley” (LEHIGHTON, Pa. 8-19-15) Saturday night at Lehighton’s Mahoning Valley Speedway there will be plenty of pavement pounding action taking place that includes all regular track classes of Modifieds, Late Models, Street Stocks, Dirt Mods, Pro 4s and Hobby Stocks…

Eric Beers wins battle of Mahoning Modified title contenders; Mike Sweeney by inches over Paul Koehler Jr., in Late Models

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[xyz-ihs snippet="Posts-Ad"] Aug. 22 Xcel 600 Mods + all regular divisions Aug. 29 All regular track classes + Small Car Enduro Sept. 5 Mike Krempasky Memorial Street Stock Triple 19s ARSSGS Race #2, #3 & #4 + all regular track classes Eric Beers wins battle of Mahoning Modified title contenders; Mike Sweeney by inches over Paul Koehler Jr., in Late Models By DINO OBERTO (LEHIGHTON, Pa. 8-15-15) Eric Beers won his third feature of the season Saturday night at Mahoning Valley Speedway in a race that was flat out thrilling between himself and fellow title contenders Earl Paules, Don…

Mahoning point battles are heating up; Hobby Stocks going extra distance; Sr. Champ Karts on Saturday race card

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[xyz-ihs snippet="Posts-Ad"] Mahoning point battles are heating up; Hobby Stocks going extra distance; Sr. Champ Karts on Saturday race card (LEHIGHTON, Pa. 8-12-15) With a solid two months of racing to go at Mahoning Valley Speedway, title fights across all six track classes are heating up and the battle for those aiming at a coveted track championship continues on this coming Saturday evening, August 12. In the Modified division the top five in points are made up of all former track champs led by Earl Paules. His lead is slim too as Austin Kochenash, is just four points back…

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$500 to win Sr. Champ Kart Shootout presented by JPM – August 15 at Mahoning Valley Speedway

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$500 to win Sr. Champ Kart Shootout presented by JPM - August 15 at Mahoning Valley Speedway (LEHIGHTON, Pa. 8-6-15) Ask any fan of Mahoning Valley Speedway and they will tell you how exciting it is to watch stock cars wheel around the lighting fast paved ¼-mile oval. However, a new element of speed will be added on the night of August 15 when the Sr. Champ Karts will join the line-up. The Sr. Champ Karts will vie for a $500 first place prize with a full payout going to the entire starting field. The race is being presented…

Saturday night is another full slate of stock car racing at Mahoning Valley Speedway

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Saturday night is another full slate of stock car racing at Mahoning Valley Speedway (LEHIGHTON, Pa. 8-4-15) This coming Saturday night, August 8, it will be another full night of stock car racing at Lehighton’s Mahoning Valley Speedway. On the agenda will be all six tracks classes of Modifieds, Late Models, Street Stocks, Dirt Mods, Pro 4s and Hobby Stocks plus the Micro Stocks. All will compete in heat and feature events. Also, the night will start out with the rain-postponed Pro 4 feature from July 18. Kids Big Wheel races will take place at intermission. Early paid practice…

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Zane Zeiner and Nevin George pick up winning hands in Mahoning Modified Gamblers Series races

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Zane Zeiner and Nevin George pick up winning hands in Mahoning Modified Gamblers Series races By DINO OBERTO (LEHIGHTON, Pa. 8-1-15) Zane Zeiner and Nevin George took victories in the Central States Modified Gamblers Series (CSMGS) Twin 50s Saturday night at Mahoning Valley Speedway. Zeiner, of Bath, has not been a point racer for a number of years. George, from Kunkletown, has also stepped back from the grind of title chasing this season. Both look instead to the big shows thus they have made it a must on their calendar to be part of the high-dollar CSMGS. And while…

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Mahoning Valley Speedway Central States Modified Gamblers Series returns Saturday with Mod Twin 50s

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[xyz-ihs snippet="Posts-Ad"] Aug. 1 CSMGS Race # 3 & #4 Modified Twin 50s $1800 to win each + all regular divisions Aug. 15 Hobby Stock 35 laps $400 to win + Champ Karts + all regular track classes Aug. 22 Xcel 600 Mods + all regular divisions Mahoning Valley Speedway Central States Modified Gamblers Series returns Saturday with Mod Twin 50s (LEHIGHTON, Pa. 7-28-15) Last Saturday night at Mahoning Valley Speedway, a pair of 35-lap Modified features took place, the first a rain postponed event from July 18 along with the regular scheduled show. Two-time track champion Eric Beers…

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Eric Beers and Austin Kochenash Share In Mahoning Modified Laurels

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[xyz-ihs snippet="Posts-Ad"] Aug. 1 CSMGS Race # 3 & #4 Modified Twin 50s $1800 to win each + all regular divisions Aug. 15 Hobby Stock 35 laps $400 to win + all regular track classes Aug. 22 Xcel 600 Mods + all regular divisions Eric Beers and Austin Kochenash Share In Mahoning Modified Laurels By DINO OBERTO (LEHIGHTON, Pa. 7-25-15) On a hot and humid night at Mahoning Valley Speedway, Eric Beers exited his DeLange Racing No. 45 a bit exhausted but elated none-the-less after winning the make-up Modified feature from July 18. As for runner-up Austin Kochenash, the…

Rain postponed July 18 Modified feature added to next Saturday line-up at Mahoning Valley Speedway

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Rain postponed July 18 Modified feature added to next Saturday line-up at Mahoning Valley Speedway (LEHIGHTON, Pa. 7-19-15) Three laps from the conclusion of Saturday night’s Late Model feature at Mahoning Valley Speedway, rain ended that race and the rest of the regular division events. In the staging area preparing to begin their feature was the Modifieds. They will, however, roll off for that 35-lap race this coming Saturday, evening, July 25. Please not there will be no buy-ins for the make-up race. That means fans will get to enjoy two 35-lap Modified features plus there is a 35-lap…

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Sweeny, Long and Geist are Mahoning Winners…Rain Postponed Remaining Features

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[xyz-ihs snippet="Posts-Ad"] July 25 Pro 4 35 laps $400 to win + all regular track classes + Micro Stocks + Kids Banner Contest Aug. 1 CSMGS Race # 3 & #4 Modified Twin 50s $1800 to win each + all regular divisions Aug. 15 Hobby Stock 35 laps $400 to win + all regular track classes Mike Sweeney, Jillian Long, Shayne Geist Score Mahoning Valley Feature Wins Before Rains Came…Randy Ahner Jr. Winner In Small Car Enduro By DINO OBERTO (LEHIGHTON, Pa. 7-18-15) Mike Sweeney of Nesquehoning was zipping around handily in the Late Model feature but with three…

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Mahoning Valley Speedway July 18 Advance

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[xyz-ihs snippet="Posts-Ad"] July 18 All Regular track classes + Small Car Enduro + Hobby Stock 5/30 make-up July 25 Pro 4 35 laps $400 to win + all regular track classes + Micro Stocks + Kids Banner Contest Aug. 1 CSMGS Race # 3 & #4 Modified Twin 50s $1800 to win each + all regular divisions Twin Hobby Stock features + Small Car Enduro are Saturday highlights at Mahoning Valley Speedway (LEHIGHTON, Pa. 7-14-15) The Hobby Stocks and Small Car Enduro will be seeing some extra track time this coming Saturday evening, July 18 at Lehighton’s Mahoning Valley…

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Kris Graver notches second Modified win of ’15; Paul Koehler Jr., takes top honors in Late Model Pineapple 50 Memorial

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[xyz-ihs snippet="Horizontal-Google-Banner-Series"] July 18 All Regular track classes + Small Car Enduro + Hobby Stock 5/30 make-up July 25 Pro 4 35 laps $400 to win + all regular track classes + Micro Stocks Aug. 1 CSMGS Race # 3 & #4 Modified Twin 50s $1800 to win each + all regular divisions As the weather heats up so does Kris Graver…Reigning Mahoning Modified champ earns second win of ‘15 By DINO OBERTO (LEHIGHTON, Pa. 7-11-15) After three straight weeks of no racing due to weather related issues, cars and fans where back on track in full force at…

Blue Ridge Communications Prepares For Act II This Saturday At Mahoning Valley Speedway

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[xyz-ihs snippet="Horizontal-Google-Banner-Series"] July 11 Late Model George Ramos Jr., Pineapple 50 $1200-to-win + all regular track classes + Pro 4 5/30 make-up July 18 All Regular track classes + Small Car Enduro + Hobby Stock 5/30 make-up July 25 Pro 4 35 laps $400 to win + all regular track classes + Micro Stocks Blue Ridge Communications Prepares For Act II This Saturday At Mahoning Valley Speedway (LEHIGHTON, Pa. 7-6-15) After a very successful debut of broadcasting the night of stock car racing at Lehighton’s Mahoning Valley Speedway on June 6, Blue Ridge Communications TV-13 Sports will be returning…

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Mahoning Valley Speedway cancels June 27 races due to rain

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[xyz-ihs snippet="Horizontal-Google-Banner-Series"] (LEHIGHTON, Pa. 6-27-15) An all-day rainy forecast has put a stop to Saturday night’s race card at Mahoning Valley Speedway. It is the second week in a row and third time this season that rain has halted the scheduled program. The Modified Triple 25s, three 25 lap Modified features paying $1000 to win each, was the highlight of the evening. Next weekend there is no racing taking place, however, on Sunday, July 5, the speedway will be hosting a charity motorcycle Bike Run beginning at 10:00 am. The track will swing back into racing action on Saturday evening,…

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Mahoning Valley Speedway June 27 Modified Triple 25s On Tap

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[xyz-ihs snippet="Horizontal-Google-Banner-Series"] (LEHIGHTON, Pa. 6-23-15) Mahoning Valley Speedway is set for another night of short track stock car racing this coming Saturday, June 27 with the return of the Modified Triple 25s. Introduced in 2012, the Modified Triple 25s became an immediate success thanks to the all-out excitement generated by the three thrilling features. There’s no holding back as flat-out, hard charging action from start to finish has drivers and fans on the edge of exhilaration. Each 25-lapper pays $1000 to win. In order to make the grid cars must qualify through heat races with the top 15 locked into…

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Mahoning Valley Speedway To Enforce Modified Weight Rules

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(LEHIGHTON, Pa. 6-22-15) Mahoning Valley Speedway has announced that starting this comingSaturday, June 27, all Modified teams must adhere to updated weight rules. After additional deliberation due to recent incidents and with safety and liability as the key factor, track officials will be enforcing the following rules. Wall tubing thickness will be .095. No more than 56.2% left side weight and no lead or any other weighting material is to be used in skid rails, bumpers or nurf bars. Also, because of the rain out on June 20, all teams that were suspended from Saturday, June 13, be advised that…

Mahoning Valley Speedway June 20 Advance: Dirt Mods To Go 50-Lap Distance.Hobby Stock Make-up Also Added

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(LEHIGHTON, Pa. 6-18-15) Dirt Mods at Mahoning Valley Speedway are often thought of as one of the most energizing divisions to watch at the paved Lehighton ¼-mile oval. Thanks to an all dirt track set-up, including dirt tires and then letting them cutting them loose in a tight pack, it is a unique style of short track racing like no other. The class, now in its seventh season, will take the spotlight this Saturday evening, June 20 with a 50 lap, $1200-to-win main event. Leading the way into the special feature will be current point leader Ricky Yetter. Yetter, who…

Late Race Crash Aides Earl Paules In Scoring Mahoning Modified Win; Accident Sends Bobby Jones To Hospital

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Late Race Crash Aides Earl Paules In Scoring Mahoning Modified Win; Accident Sends Bobby Jones To Hospital By DINO OBERTO (LEHIGHTON, Pa. 6-13-15) Earl Paules went from third to first with two laps to go after he narrowly missed a wreck between the front pair of Kevin Rex Jr., and Kyle Strohl. He then went on to record his second victory of the year with the Modifieds and in doing so is the first repeat winner after nine weeks of racing. That same wreck also collected several others including Bobby Jones who had a massive hit into the front straight…

$8 Admission Fan Appreciation Night Is This Saturday At Mahoning Valley Speedway

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(LEHIGHTON, Pa. 6-9-15) One of the biggest events of the season at Mahoning Valley Speedway takes place this coming Saturday, June 13 with Baltimore Life Insurance/Gary Lee’s Brown Daub KIA Fan Appreciation Night. For all of the great support from their fans, Mahoning Valley Speedway is giving back with a special discount grandstand admission of just $8. Patrons will be treated to an evening of great asphalt stock car racing along with a loads of giveaways and special prizes. Bill Dorshimer of Baltimore Life Insurance will once again have his gang at the track for all types of kid filled…

Bad Luck Behind, Chip Santee Is Back To Mahoning Winner’s Circle

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Bad Luck Behind, Chip Santee Is Back To Mahoning Winner’s Circle By DINO OBERTO (LEHIGHTON, Pa. 6-6-15) To say Chip Santee has struggled in recent times would be a bit of an understatement. His keen driving has always been on, that was never the issue, rather his Central States Used Clothing No. 5 has gone through a slew changes as the team had been chasing the set-up for the right combination to get the two-time Mahoning Valley Speedway Modified champion back into the Winner’s Circle. On Saturday night, Santee, of Walnutport, had the magic touch back as he raced in…

Dirt Mods to do double duty; Xcel 600 Mods join regular line-up of stock cars

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Dirt Mods to do double duty; Xcel 600 Mods join regular line-up of stock cars (LEHIGHTON, Pa. 6-2-15) After rain put a postponement to three of the scheduled six features during last week’s card at Mahoning Valley Speedway, fans will be treated to plenty of short track racing action this coming Saturday evening, June 6. Along with a regular six division show of Modifieds, Late Models, Street Stocks, Dirt Mods, Pro 4s and Hobby Stocks, the speedway will also host the return of the Xcel 600 Mods plus the rained-out May 30 Dirt Mod feature will be run as well.…

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Defending Mahoning Mod Champ Kris Graver Notches First Win of ’15…Is Seventh Different Winner Thus Far

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(LEHIGHTON, Pa. 5-30-15) Defending Mahoning Valley Speedway track champion Kris Graver of Lehighton picked up his first feature win of the season, holding off several drivers en route to victory and in doing so continued a trend of no repeat winners over the first seven weeks of the season. Graver, who started fourth, needed just six laps before taking the lead. Once in front he would have to fend off several aggressors with the likes of John Markovic, Kyle Strohl and then Eric Beers, who made the race to the checkers quite exciting in the waning laps. Last year it…

Six Classes of Stock Cars + Small Car Enduro On Tap This Saturday At Mahoning Valley Speedway

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Six Classes of Stock Cars + Small Car Enduro On Tap This Saturday At Mahoning Valley Speedway (LEHIGHTON, Pa. 5-27-15) This coming Saturday evening, May 30, Mahoning Valley Speedway in Lehighton has a complete six division show of stock car racing on tap plus a Small Car Enduro. The night begins with all regular track classes, Modifieds, Late Models, Street Stocks, Dirt Mods Pro 4s and Hobby Stocks running heats and features. Race time is 6:00 pm. At the conclusion of those classes being run, a Small Car Enduro will be held. The timed event is open to all front-wheel…

“Kid Kochenash” Withstands “The Hurricane” In Thrilling Mahoning Modified Feature

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“Kid Kochenash” Withstands “The Hurricane” In Thrilling Mahoning Modified Feature By DINO OBERTO (LEHIGHTON, Pa. 5-23-15) What a very exciting and scintillating Modified feature fans were treated to Saturday night at Mahoning Valley Speedway as they watched Austin Kochenash of Danielsville hold off Earl Paules and score his first win of 2015. After Kochenash made a gripping pass over then leader Lou Strohl on lap 29, Paules was able to do the same and for the final six laps the top two raced in a side-by-side shootout to the finish. Kochenash did all he could to protect his line…

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BRC13 TV-13 Sports cameras set to roll at Mahoning Valley Speedway

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(LEHIGHTON, Pa. 5-21-15) Blue Ridge Communications of Lehighton and Mahoning Valley Speedway are proud to announce a joint venture for the first of several feature broadcasts taking place at the popular paved quarter mile oval. On Saturday night, June 6, BRC13 via the station’s TV-13 Sports will have a full complement of cameras set up at the track for a tape-delayed broadcast the following week. TV-13 Sports award winning anchor/reporter Brian Unangst will be joined by “The Voice” Dino Oberto for the telecast. “It’s been nearly 20 years since BRC13 has televised racing from Mahoning Valley Speedway and we are…

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Gene Bowers Sr. Street Stock 100 This Saturday at Mahoning Valley Speedway

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(LEHIGHTON, Pa. 5-19-15) Race engines went quite for the first time last weekend at Mahoning Valley Speedway when rain forced the night’s program to be cancelled. The track now swings back into action this coming Saturday evening, May 23 with a six division show that is to be headlined by the by the Gene Bowers Sr., Memorial 100 for Street Stocks. The annual Memorial Day weekend race has become a very popular event on the yearly calendar. The race, which pays tribute to the late Gene Bowers Sr., a former driver and car owner, is worth $1200 to win plus…

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Mahoning Valley Speedway Races for May 16 Cancelled Due to Rain

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(LEHIGHTON, Pa. 5-16-15) Races for this evening, May 16, at Lehighton’s Mahoning Valley Speedway have been cancelled due to weather. Morning rain showers and a forecast of on and off intermittent rain for later in the day and into the evening has prompted promoter Floyd Santee to cancel the show. The Car Cruise that was to have taken place has been rescheduled for Saturday, May 30. Next week’s program will be highlighted by the Gene Bowers Sr., Memorial 100 for Street Stocks. The annual Memorial Day weekend race has become a very popular event on the yearly calendar. The race,…

Mahoning Valley Speedway May 16 Advance

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(LEHIGHTON, Pa. 5-13-15) In what has been nothing short of a very competitive season at Mahoning Valley Speedway over the first five weeks with close finishes and a host of different winners, the popular Lehighton paved quarter mile oval will be in action for more of the same this coming Saturday evening, May 16 featuring all six regular track classes of Modifieds, Late Models, Street Stocks, Dirt Mods, Pro 4s and Hobby Stocks running in a series of heat and feature events. Also added to the slate will be a Car Cruise that will take place during intermission. The Car…

“The Master of Faster” Eric Beers Claims $3000 Mahoning Gamblers Series Win

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“The Master of Faster” Eric Beers Claims $3000 Mahoning Gamblers Series Win By DINO OBERTO (LEHIGHTON, Pa. 5-9-15) He has been dubbed “The Master of Faster” and on Saturday night at Mahoning Valley Speedway Northampton’s Eric Beers showed everyone why he is just that after driving to a convincing win in the 100-lap Central States Modified Gamblers Series (CSMGS) feature. After passing Don Wagner for the lead on a lap 41 restart, Beers drove off to a resounding victory in round two of the special high-paying six race series. It was his first win of the year and netted the…

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