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Diehl Automotive Super Late Models Return To PPMS

Racing action continues at Pittsburgh’s Pennsylvania Motor Speedway on Saturday, June 10, as the Diehl Automotive Super Late Models return to headline the racing program.  In a tune-up race for next week’s Herb Scott Memorial, the tire rule in place for the evening will be the one used by ULMS, which will sanction next week’s card.  Also on the card will be a full program of racing for the Precise Racing Products RUSH Late Models, Sunoco Sportsman, Super6 Late Models, Miley Truck Rental Hobby Stocks, Imperial Heights Garage Young Guns, and CruiseAmerica Open Fours.  The Sprints will not be in competition as previously announced.

The Saturday, June 17 program will feature the running of the Fifth Annual Herb Scott Memorial, honoring the memory of the popular Pittsburgh area racing legend.  It will be Race 1 of the Diehl Automotive Super Series, sanctioned by the Zimmer’s Service Center United Late Model Series.  The Big Block Modifieds will make a special appearance, along with point racing for the Precise Racing Products RUSH Late Models and Sunoco Sportsman.  Also on the program will be the RUSH Modifieds.

The Diehl Automotive Super Late Models have competed in two events with John Mollick holding a four point lead over John Flinner, Jr.  Nine points out of the lead in third place in the standings is Jon Hodgkiss, and just one point behind him are Tony Musolino and Matt Dobnak who are tied for fourth.  Keith Barbara and Colton Flinner are the feature winners in 2017.

Daryl Charlier finished a close second to feature winner Mike Reft in last Saturday’s feature event for the Precise Racing Products RUSH Late Models, but did regain the point lead from Justin Lamb by two points.  Defending champion John Mollick sits just three points behind Lamb in the point chase.

The Sunoco Sportsman class has a one point difference in the point standings, with defending champion Dave McManus leading A.J. Poljak.  Last Saturday’s Sixth Annual Ed Laboon Memorial race drew 56 entries, and was won by Rusty Martz who earned $2517 for his winning drive.

The Super6 Late Models will return to competition this week for their third visit.  Justin Koehler and Levi Spinneweber won the two previous events for the new division starting competition this season.

Casey Grumling leads Karlee Kovacs by five points in the Miley Truck Rental Hobby Stocks, as Dave Sheriff won Saturday’s feature event.  The CruiseAmerica Open Four points have Matthew Rubright leading Tom Anton by six points, as Steve Settle won Saturday’s event over 11 entries.

It is a milestone week coming up for the Imperial Heights Garage Young Gun division.  Started for teenage drivers in 2006 in four cylinder cars, the first race on April 16 that year was won by Rich Mason.  Mason is an 11 time feature winner who served as the race director in the scoring tower until his recent job related move out of the area.  This Saturday’s event will be event 200 in the history of the division.  39 different drivers have won in the 199 events held, led by Dusty Curry with 19 wins.  Among the graduates on this list that have competed at the track this season are Todd Weldon with 12 wins, Mike Reft with 10 wins, Karlee Kovacs with nine wins, and Ricky Stigerwald with eight wins.   Current drivers include current point leader Justin Clark, who has four straight wins having won all three features this season.  Ben Anton, with a pair of feature wins, is second in points, 11 behind Clark.  Third in points Kayla McManus finished second in last Saturday’s event, and may be the next to join the win list.  Six time winner Michael Jackson has competed this season, but Kyle Janas has taken over the number 89 car.

Winners of five gallons of free Sunoco Racing Fuels from last week are Mike Reft in the RUSH Late Models, and Sportsman driver Rod Laskey.   To be entered in each week’s drawing to win five free gallons of fuel, race teams need to purchase at least five gallons of fuel at the track to be eligible.

For all racing programs, the gates open at 5:00 PM, with warm-ups at 6:00 PM and racing at 7:00 PM.  Follow us on Facebook at @PAMotorSpeedway or on Twitter at @PAMotorSpeedway for timely information updates.  The Twitter account is used extensively on race nights for live updates.  Pittsburgh’s Pennsylvania Motor Speedway is located west of the city of Pittsburgh, just south of the Noblestown exit of U.S. Route 22, or 170 Kelso Road in Imperial, PA, for GPS purposes.  The track phone is 724-695-3363 on race days, or call 412-279-RACE.  For complete information including ticket information, please visit the track website at www.ppms.com .

2017 Remaining Schedule of Events:

Saturday, June 10, 2017 – Herb Scott Memorial Tuneup for Diehl Automotive Super Late Models, using ULMS tire rules.  Plus Precise Racing Products RUSH Late Models, Sunoco Sportsman, Super6 Late Models, Miley Truck Rental Hobby Stocks, Imperial Heights Garage Young Guns, and CruiseAmerica Open Fours.

Saturday, June 17, 2017 – The Fifth Annual Herb Scott Memorial, featuring Race 1 of the Diehl Automotive Super Series with the Zimmer’s Service Center United Late Model Series.  Plus Big Block Modifieds, Precise Racing Products RUSH Late Models, Sunoco Sportsman, and RUSH Modifieds.

Saturday, June 24, 2017 – No racing, PPMS Employees June Vacation.

Saturday, July 1, 2017 – Berks/Nickles presents Dollar Dog Night with Diehl Automotive Driver Autograph Night, featuring the Rick’s Trucks and Equipment BOSS Sprint Series for traditional non-winged sprints.  Plus Precise Racing Products RUSH Late Models, Sunoco Sportsman, Super6 Late Models, Miley Truck Rental Hobby Stocks, Imperial Heights Garage Young Guns, CruiseAmerica Open Fours.  Twin State Auto Racing Club Night.

Saturday, July 8, 2017 – Lantern Fest, no racing.

Saturday, July 15, 2017 – Race 2 for the Diehl Automotive Super Series, featuring the Ultimate Super Late Model Northeast Tour for Super Late Models, $3000 to win and $400 to start.  Plus Big Block Modifieds, Precise Racing Products RUSH Late Models, Sunoco Sportsman, and RUSH Modifieds.

Saturday, July 22, 2017 – Tony Stewart’s Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions Winged Sprints, presented by Falconi’s Moon Township Automotive, plus a Sizzler Series event for the Precise Racing Products RUSH Late Models, and RUSH Modifieds.

Saturday, July 29, 2017 – “Action Event” featuring a Sizzler Series race for Precise Racing Products RUSH Late Models, plus Diehl Automotive Super Late Models, Sunoco Sportsman, Super6 Late Models, Miley Truck Rental Hobby Stocks, Imperial Heights Garage Young Guns, and CruiseAmerica Open Fours.

Saturday, August 5, 2017 – “Action Event” featuring the Wee Willie White Sportsman Showdown for the Homak Manufacturing Penn Ohio Pro Stock Series for Sunoco Sportsman.  Plus Diehl Automotive Super Late Models, Precise Racing Products RUSH Late Models, Super6 Late Models, Miley Truck Rental Hobby Stocks, Imperial Heights Garage Young Guns, and CruiseAmerica Open Fours.

Saturday, August 12, 2017 – The 28th Annual Jook George Steel City Classic for Precise Racing Products RUSH Late Models and the Sweeney Chevrolet RUSH Dirt Late Model Series, plus Diehl Automotive Super Late Models and Sunoco Sportsman.

Saturday, August 19, 2017 – No racing, PPMS Employees August Vacation.

Saturday, August 26, 2017 – The 11th Annual Red Miley Rumble, with Race 3 for the Diehl Automotive Super Series.  Ultimate Super Late Model Northeast Tour for Super Late Models, $3000 to win and $400 to start.  Plus Precise Racing Products RUSH Late Models, Sunoco Sportsman, Super6 Late Models, Miley Truck Rental Hobby Stocks, Imperial Heights Garage Young Guns, and CruiseAmerica Open Fours.

Saturday, September 2, 2017 – The “Fall Wing Fling, featuring 410 Outlaw Winged Sprints and Alternative Power Sources Outlaw 305 Sprints.  Plus Precise Racing Products RUSH Late Models, Sunoco Sportsman, Super6 Late Models, Miley Truck Rental Hobby Stocks, Imperial Heights Garage Young Guns, and CruiseAmerica Open Fours.

Saturday, September 9, 2017 – Colussy Chevrolet night, featuring an “Action Event” with Precise Racing Products RUSH Late Models, Sunoco Sportsman, Miley Truck Rental Hobby Stocks, Imperial Heights Garage Young Guns, and CruiseAmerica Open Fours.  Plus the CarSmile Wiper Blades “Thunder on the Dirt” Vintage Racing Series.  AAA presents Bike Races for kids.

Saturday, September 16, 2017 – Modasaures X featuring the Big Block Modifieds, with a Sizzler Event for the Precise Racing Products RUSH Late Models, plus Super6 Late Models, Miley Truck Rental Hobby Stocks, Imperial Heights Garage Young Guns, and CruiseAmerica Open Fours.

Saturday, September 23, 2017 – Open Wheel Mania for Alternative Power Sources Outlaw 305 Sprints, and RUSH Modifieds.  Precise Racing Products RUSH Late Models, Sunoco Sportsman, Miley Truck Rental Hobby Stocks, Imperial Heights Garage Young Guns, and CruiseAmerica Open Fours.

Saturday, September 30, 2017 – “Action Event” with the final point race for 2017, featuring the Tune Up 20 for Diehl Automotive Super Late Models, plus Precise Racing Products RUSH Late Models, Sunoco Sportsman, Super6 Late Models, Miley Truck Rental Hobby Stocks, Imperial Heights Garage Young Guns, and CruiseAmerica Open Fours.  As an added attraction, RUSH Modifieds.

Friday, October 6 – Qualifying events for the $20,000 to win 29th Annual Pittsburgher 100 featuring the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series, plus the Bill Hendren Memorial for the Sweeney Chevrolet RUSH Dirt Late Model Series, and the Cruise America PENNational for the Homak Manufacturing Penn/Ohio Pro Stock Series.

Saturday, October 7 – The $20,000 to win 29th Annual Pittsburgher 100 featuring the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series, plus the Bill Hendren Memorial for the Sweeney Chevrolet RUSH Dirt Late Model Series, and the Cruise America PENNational for the Homak Manufacturing Penn/Ohio Pro Stock Series.

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