Emerling and Hossfeld Lead Championship Battle to the Exciting Quarter-Mile –
Story By: DINO OBERTO / MAHONING VALLEY SPEEDWAY MEDIA
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Lehighton, Pa. –October 18, 2016 – The Ferris Mowers Race of Champions Asphalt Modified Series fueled by Sunoco heads to the quarter-mile confines of the Mahoning Valley Speedway in Lehighton, Pa., for the Octoberfast 150 this coming Saturday (October 22). The 150-lap event is sure to be exciting with much on the line for the Series in regard to the championship, but also $5,000-to-the-winner.
Patrick Emerling of Orchard Park, N.Y., and Chuck Hossfeld or Ransomville, N.Y., will lead the Race of Champions stars to the track to do battle with Mahoning Valley Speedway weekly racers like Eric Beers of Northampton, Pa., Earl Paules of Palmerton, Pa., as well as veteran racers like Matt Hirschman of Northampton, Pa., who frequents both Mahoning and the Race of Champions Series. Beers scored the win in the Race of Champions series opener at Mahoning this past April.
“It’s going to be very competitive,” offered Beers, who is the 2016 Mahoning Valley Speedway track champion. “There is a good purse on the line as well as those guys racing for a championship. In 150 laps at Mahoning, pretty much anything can happen and usually does. It’s going to be exciting and something that race fans are not going to want to miss.”
Emeriling and Hossfeld have dueled all season with Emerling winning an amazing eight races thus far. Hossfeld has set the benchmark with “fast times” during the group time trial format dating back to Emerling setting fast time at Mahoning in April. It has developed into a heated yet respectful rivalry that will play out in the next two races starting with Octoberfast at Mahoning.
“My guys have done an awesome job and have worked their tails off all year,” offered Hossfeld. “Mahoning will be no different. It’s a unique track that presents some different challenges, but we will be up to the task when the time comes and we are looking forward to it. Hopefully, we catch a few good breaks and things go our way.”
The green-white-checker group qualifying sessions begin at 4:00pm at Mahoning with racing to follow in fast-paced fun-filled afternoon. For more information visit www.mahoningvalley-speedway.com or call 570-386-4900 or visit www.rocmodifiedseries.com
Where: Mahoning Valley Speedway, Lehighton, Pa.
When: Saturday, October 22, 2016
Directions: The track is located in Lehighton, Pa., (2522 Blakeslee Blvd. E., Lehighton, Pa.) just a few short miles (Southwest) off Interstate 476 (Pennsylvania Northeast Extension) and Pennsylvania 209.
What: Octoberfast 2016 – Octoberfast 150 for the Ferris Mowers Race of Champions Asphalt Modified Series fueled by Sunoco.
More Information: www.mahoningvalley-speedway.com/ (Track Phone: 570-386-4900) / www.rocmodifiedseries.com
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The Race of Champions is a sanctioning body presenting Modified and Stock Car racing on asphalt and dirt surfaces throughout the Northeast, with events in New York, Pennsylvania and New Jersey. The 66th annual Race of Champions weekend will take place in 2016 and is the second longest consecutive auto-racing event in North America, second only to the Indianapolis 500.
Octoberfast Saturday, October 22, 2016 (Rain Date: Sunday 2:00 pm, October 23, 2016)
RoC Modifieds – 150 laps, $5000-to-win ($300-to-start. 26 starters)
Late Models – 60 laps, $1500-to-win
Street Stocks – 75 laps, $1500-to-win (final race of American Rental Street Stock Gamblers Series)
Hobby Stocks – 40 laps, $500-to-win
All Star Slingshots – 20 laps
Entry fees are as follows – Modifieds $75, Late Models, Street Stocks $40, Hobby Stocks $20, All Star Slingshots $15
There are 100 bonus show-up points towards 2016 championship standings for Mahoning Modified, Late Model, Street Stock and Hobby Stock teams.
Pit gates open at 10:00 am. Pit entrance fee is $50.
Early paid practice takes place ($25 per car) from 11:00 am – 2:00 pm.
Main grandstands open at 1:00 pm. Grandstand admission is $25. There are no discounts for this event. Kids 10 and under are free.
11:15 am Modified inspection begins
Noon – Modified tire sales begin
1:00 pm – 2:15 pm sign-in for all classes
2:15 pm – Modified only drivers meeting takes place at RoC hauler (Regular driver meeting for all other classes TBA)
2:30 pm – Practice begins for all classes
4:00 pm – Modifieds to run green-white-checker timed hot lap session to establish heat race lineups
Opening ceremonies to follow hot lap session
A complete competition format for the Modifieds which includes rules and payout is posted on the Mahoning Valley Speedway website.
We will be having a trick or treat behind the tower for children ages 12 and under during intermission. We are asking all drivers to participate with treats for the children if possible.
There will be a costume contest for children 10 and under before intermission. Ages groups: 4 and under, 5-7, 8 -10
Best Appearing costume in each age group and Best Appearing costume “OVERALL”
