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Press Release
June 20, 2016
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For Immediate Release
Contact:
Chad Wagner
(814) 967
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Tri-City Raceway Park
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Father's Day Racing Spectacular
To Open
2016 Tri-City Raceway Park Season
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Guys Mills --
The 2016 racing season at Tri-City Raceway Park got underway on Sunday, June 19th as Bryce Davis captured the Bill Emig Memorial for the RUSH Pro-Late Models. Cody Bova (305 Sprints), William Hurrellbrink (Pro-Stocks) and Adam Hilton (RUSH Sportsman Modifieds) were also victorious.
Daryl Charlier and Kyle Lukon led the 24 car RUSH Pro-Late Model field to the green for the Bill Emig Memorial. Third place starter Bryce Davis quickly took command and led the first two circuits before John Waters took command. Waters led the field until a lap 15 caution for Bob Mitcham slowed the field. Davis wrestled the lead away from Waters when the action resumed and sped away from the field. The event's final caution waved on lap 22 when Clinton Hersch and Zach Kane spun in turn two. Davis went on to lead the final eight circuits to claim the win over Will Thomas, who started seven, Lukon, Waters and Alan Dellinger.
Waters set quick time of the night for the RUSH Pro-Lates at 19.855. Mike Pegher, Jr., Davis and Lukon wont the RUSH heat events and Steve Hollabaugh captured the B-Main. Daryl Charlier scored the win in the K&N Dash.
Struthers Ohio driver Cody Bova led the 20 lap 305 Sprint main event wire to wire to capture the victory. Bova led the first circuit until the caution waved for C.J. Jones. Bova again took command when the racing action resumed and built up a considerable lead over Priest, Vinnie Daugherty, Rob Felix and Justin Pack. Bova was just about to enter lapped traffic when the event's final caution waved when Daugherty slowed in turn three. Bova went on to lead the final eight laps to claim the win over Andy Priest, George Hobaugh, Ken Rossey and Felix completed the top five.
Sprint prelims went to Priest and C.J. Jones.
Brandon Ritchey and Chelsie Kriegisch led the 20 car RUSH Sportsman Modified field to the green however it was New York invader Adam Hilton who would lead the first circuit. Ritchey spun in turn two to bring out the event's first caution. Racing resumed with Hilton in front and Chas Wolbert, Kriegisch, Nick Ritchey and Brian Schaffer battling for positions two through five. At the checkered flag it was Hilton who scored the victory. Nick Ritchey grabbed the second spot from Wolbert on lap 19. Schaffer and Kriegisch rounded out the top five.
Schaffer and Rocky Kugel won the RUSH Sportsman Modified heats and Kole Holden won the K&N Dash.
The evening's final event, the 15 lap Pro-Stock feature, was led to the green by William Hurrellbrink and Rod Laskey. Hurrellbrink took the top spot and went on to lead the entire distance to claim his first ever win at the Franklin, PA facility. Eighth place starter Andy Buckley, Laskey, Jackson Humanic and Randy Wyant rounded out the top five.
Humanic and Bobby Whitling picked up the wins in the Pro-Stock prelims.
Tri-City Raceway Park will be back in action on Sunday, July 31st as we present the finale for the "I-79 Summer Shootout" featuring the Artic Cat All-Star Circuit of Champions Sprint Cars, RUSH Pro-Late Models and E-Mods.
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305 Sprint Feature Finish (20 Laps): Cody Bova, Andy Priest, George Hobaugh, Ken Rossey, Rob Felix, Mike Miller, Mark Rossey, George Englert, Gregg McCandless, Justin Owin, C.J. Jones, Justin Peck, Vincent Daugherty, Darrin Gallagher, Jacob Gomola
RUSH Pro-Late Model Feature Finish (30 Laps): Bryce Davis, Will Thomas, Kyle Lukon,John Waters, Alan Dellinger, Mike Pegher, Jr., Eric Wilson, Jason Knowles, Bruce Hordusky, Dave Lyon, Steve Beatty, Brian Knowles, Daryl Charlier, Jamie Wrightsman, Brian Swank, Tony White, W.L. Stile, Clinton Hersch, Zach Kane, Bob Mitcham, Kyle Zimmerman, Steve Hollabaugh, Matt Latta, Jake Gunn
RUSH Sportsman Modified Feature Finish (20 Laps): Adam Hilton, Nick Ritchey, Chas Wolbert, Brian Schaffer, Chelsie Kriegisch, Kole Holden, Kyle Martell, Brandon Ritchey, Jessica Shea, Tiffany Williams, Steve Slater, Justin Shea, Jonathan Myers, Michael Sparks, Jeremy Weaver, Blaze Myers, Jessica Kriegisch, Rocky Kugel, Will Schaffer DNS: Josh Seippel
Pro-Stock Feature Finish (15 Laps): William Hurrellbrink, Andy Buckley, Rod Laskey, Jackson Humanic, Randy Wyant, Curtis Bish, Bobby Whitling, Joe Stajnrajh, Jr., Dave Ferringer, Terry Wheeler, Hunter Exley, Patrick Fielding, Charlie McMillen, Jesse Brock, Shawn Smith DNS: Dennis Diegelman
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Father's Day Spectacular Divisional Sponsors
Thank you to the following for their sponsorship of this week's racing action: Hilltop Hardware, Bonnell's Rod Shop, R&R Enterprises and Garage and Ultra Graphix.
Hilltop Hardware is located at 1321 15
th Street in Franklin, PA. They offer a complete line of building materials, lumber, landscaping supplies and electrical and plumbing supplies. They offer equipment and tool rentals. You can contact them at (814) 432-0961 and visit their website at
www.hilltophardware.com.
Bonnell's Rod Shop is owned and operated by former Sprint car driver Scott Bonnell. They specialize in classic, custom and modified vehicles and are dedicated to providing every customer with superior service. For additional information please visit their website,
www.bonnellsrodshop.com
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You can also contact them at (814) 474-2400.
R&R Enterprises and Garage is located at 1479 Riverside Drive in Oil City, PA. They provide a full line of vehicle repairs, vehicle inspection and also sell new and used tires. They also provide Big Rig repairs. Contact them at (814) 677-6830 for all of your vehicle repairs.
Ultra Graphix is your stop if you are in need of vinyl graphics and screen printing. Contact them at (814) 677-3805 today if you are in need of signs, banners or promotional items.
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| About Tri-City Raceway Park Tri-City Raceway Park is owned by Crawford County businessman Mark Tatalovic. Tatalovic purchased the facility in the Spring of 2014. The facility's promoters, Sam Tatalovic and Chad Wagner, are longtime friends and also work together at the Tatalovic family business, P.M. Bus, Inc. The ½ mile auto racing facility is located in Oakland Township (Venango County). The Tri-City Raceway Park offices are located at the P.M. Bus, Inc. facility which is located at 29770 Lyona Road, Guys Mills, PA 16327. The track office telephone number is (814) 967-2175. Speedway promoter Chad Wagner can be reached at
[email protected]. Those wishing to be added to the Tri-City Raceway Park e-mail list should send their e-mail address to Marcie Barlow at [email protected]. |
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2016 Tri-City Raceway Park Marketing Partners
Tri-City Raceway Park would also like to thank their 2016 marketing partners: Rock Auto, Palmiero Insurance Agency LLC, Toyota Dealers of Northwestern PA, Hovis Technical Training Center, Federated Auto Parts, Sheetz, Klasen McQuiston Energy Corp., Hey Culligan Man, Vergona Outdoors, PM Garage and Auto Body, Sugar Creek Towing and Recovery, Hovis Auto and Truck Supply, 4 Your Car Connection, Pepsi, Bonnell's Rod Shop, Benjamin's Roadhouse, Greenhill Farms Equipment Inc., Joe Taylor Ford, P.M. Bus, Inc., and Specialty Printing.
Additional 2016 marketing partners include: AMP Electric, Titusville Dairy, Whitehead Tool, Boonie's Sports Bar, Franklin Beer, Hagen Business Machines, JR Troyer Masonry, Middleton Chiropractic, Precision Transport, Schaeffer's Oil, Street Track N Trail, Tryonville Salvage, World of Wheels, Cranberry Mall, Webster Plumbing, Ultra Graphix, Timeless Creations, Hilltop Hardware, Froggy Radio, Franklin Service, Dwandi's Restaurant, Lucky Hills Golf Course, Cooperstown Sand and Gravel,
LES Frickshun, Engles Trucking Services, Dirt Road Logistics, Community Ambulance Service, Allegheny Toyota, Palmiero Toyota, Superior Toyota, Hunter Truck Sales, McDonalds, Quality Inn & Conference Center, Holiday Inn Express, Classic Ink
and Constable Refuse.
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2016 Tri-City Raceway Park Schedule
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Wednesday, July 27th
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Test and Tune
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Sunday, July 31st
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I-79 Summer Shootout
ASCOC Sprints
$5,000 to Win
RUSH Pro-Late Models
E-Mods
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Sunday, August 14th
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Sizzling Summer Showdown and
Back To School Racing
BRP Modified Tour
Oil Valley Modified Shootout
RUSH Pro-Late Model
Manufacturers Night
Pro-Stocks ($500 to Win)
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Sunday, September 18th
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Applefest
Penn-Ohio Pro-Stocks
ULMS Super Late Models
UEMS E-Mods
305 Sprints
RUSH Sportsman Modifieds
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Saturday, October 1st
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Saturday, October 8th
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Racers Flea Market and Swap Meet
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