Sheppard, Bachetti, Friesen Set for Grandview’s Freedom 76

NEW YORK STANDOUTS HEADED TO GRANDVIEW TO TRY FOR THE $25,000 FIRST PLACE MONEY IN THE 44TH ANNUAL FREEDOM 76 MODIFIED STOCK CAR CLASSIC ON SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 20

BECHTELSVILLE, PA September 16, 2014 . . . Outstanding New York racers Matt Sheppard, Andy Bachetti and Stewart Friesen will be part of the 44th Annual Freedom 76 Modified Classic at Grandview Speedway on Saturday, September 20th. All three drivers have been consistent performers this season on New York dirt tracks and will offer tough competition for the track regulars. The $25,000 to win Classic will get the green flag at 7 P.M. Close to $60,000 in prize money has been posted along with a number of perks and lap prize money.

Ten time track champion Jeff Strunk, Craig VonDohren, Duane Howard, Doug Manmiller and other Grandview Speedway talents will be ready to hold off the New York invaders. Invader Matt Sheppard will be in the same Norm Hansell owned No. 357 Norm’s Save Station entry with which he recently earned $10,000 by winning the Coalcracker 72.

Of course there are some racers that could be considered dark horses in the quest for the rich victory including Mike Gular, Jon Kellner Sr., Tim Buckwalter, recent entry Kenny Gilmore, Ray Swinehart, Terry Meitzler, Meme DeSantis and a host of others. The 2013 edition of the big race attracted more than 70 entries.

Again on September 20 the tech inspection will get underway at 9 a.m. as the pit gates are opened. Spectator gates will open at 3 p.m. for advance ticket holders while the ticket windows will be open at 3:30 p.m. Racing will get the green flag at 7 p.m.

Racing action will include qualifying heat races, the Schaeffer Motorsports Minuteman 20, a $1,000 to win Cash Dash and the $25,000 to win Freedom 76 Modified Classic.

Adult admission is $35, while youngsters 6 through 12 pay $10 and kids under 6 are admitted free. Pit admission, no track or organization license required, is priced at $45. There is a Saturday, September 27th rain date in place, just in case.

Many of the top names in dirt track Modified stock car racing were on hand for the rained out show but most are scheduled to return and with some schedule changes brought about by the rain there could very well be some additional well-known names showing up to participate as has already happened with the entries that have been announced.

Fans are reminded that using markers of any type to hold spots in the ticket lines will not be permitted. It will be first come first served basis on ticket sales though those who have purchased advance tickets will be allowed to enter the speedway at 3 p.m. again on the first come, first served basis.

Additional information on racing at Grandview is available at 610.754.7688 or check in at www.grandviewspeedway.com or Facebook.

Grandview Speedway, in their 52nd year of family operation, is located on Passmore Road in Bechtelsville, PA just off Route 100, 10 miles north of Pottstown.

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COMING EVENTS:

Sunday, October 5 – 1 p.m. – Outlaw Enduro Racing, Blast from the Past Vintage Racers and Slingshots

Saturday, October 18, 6 p.m. – Thunder on the Hill Racing Series Halloween Party featuring 358 Modifieds, ARDC Midgets, URC Sprints, Sportsman, Legends, Monster Smash Demo Derby and Blast from the Past Vintage Racers – Rain date is Sunday, October 19, 4 p.m.

Saturday and Sunday, November 1 & 2: Fall Jamboree featuring SpeedSTRs, Slingshots, Junior Slingshots and Wingless 600s, 12:30 p.m.

Sunday, November 9, Annual Fall Racer’s Flea Market starts at 7 a.m.

Saturday, November 15, 52nd Anniversary Awards Banquet, Doors open 4 p.m., Dinner 6 p.m. at Gilbertsville Fire Co.

2015 TENTATIVE Opening Date: Annual Practice Day, Saturday, March 28, Noon