September 4, 2005

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Freedom Fighters 50 goes to Banal; Stambaugh, Anderson, Britton and Wantz winners at Wayne County Speedway

By Ryan Pearson

Orrville, Ohio-The action at Wayne County Speedway was non stop Saturday night from a car giveaway to door handle to door handle three wide racing. Richard Horn of Wooster, Ohio had the lucky ticket and got to drive home in a 1987 convertible Corvette. For the first time in nearly a month Mother Nature shined down on a packed grandstand and pits full of race cars. And she was treated to a great show.  

The Freedom Fighters 50 is the salute to our public safety officials who risk their lives everyday serving our country. It got started with Scotty Peltz leading the stout field of American Payroll Advance Super Late Models to the green flag. It was short lived as Millersburg Ohio’s Keith Berner took the early lead. The caution flag flew on lap 3 for a Thomas Baker spinout. When the racing resumed the top three cars of Berner, Peltz and George Lee remained the same, but through the field the racing was intense. Fifteenth starting Mark Banal was up to ninth place. At the front of the pack Berner pulled away from the field; but another caution on lap 14 for the cars of Baker and Mark Bellamy getting together. Lap 14 found Banal up to sixth place and hard charging for more. The green flag dropped and Berner took off like a rocket, but another caution flew on lap 17 for Chet Alexander stopping with a flat tire. Banal had moved up to second place before the caution flag flew and seventh starting Ryan Markham had moved to third. When the green flag dropped Banal didn’t waste anytime attempting to make a move on Berner. Banal hooked the high side and blew past Berner. Berner didn’t give up as he shoved the nose under Banal every lap. The leaders hit lapped traffic on lap 28. On lap 32 Banal slipped high and Berner darted by. On lap 35 Banal changed lines and zipped underneath Berner coming off of turn 4. Banal had to with stand a couple of late race assaults by Berner as he could pull along side Banal, just couldn’t compete the pass. Banal was the first to the checkered flag. He was followed by Berner, Markham, Doug Drown, 12^th starting Shane McLoughlin, Scotty Peltz, Dave Hornikel, Eric ‘Spud’ Myers and JR Gentry. Markham, Drown and Hornikel won heat races and Peltz won the dash. Myers set fast time and Charlie Duncan won the Consolation race.

In the RPM Motorsports Modified division it was a nine car Talladega like pileup on the opening lap that brought the field to the a red flag. The track was cleared and the green flag would drop. Rob Stambaugh jumped to the point and wouldn’t look back. Mike Lonas would hound Stambaugh every lap, it wouldn’t be enough as Stambaugh took the checkered flag. He was followed by Lonas, Matt Shroyer, Took Wiles and Bruce Miller. Heat race winners were Rory Reed and Rocky Kugel. Shroyer won the Dash and Larry Kugel won the Consolation race.

In the Thrifty Discount Muffler Pure Stock division it was Rick Frame taking the early lead. Last weeks feature winner didn’t waste anytime as he powered past Frame to take the lead. It was all Anderson as he bested Fred Snyder who finished second. He was followed by Tim Myers, Rich Frame and Travis Mensching. Frame was the dash winner. Jose Marsh and Jim Nicely took the heat race wins. Paul Holmes won the Consolation race.

In the Federated Auto Parts Mini Stocks it was Neil Nisly taking the early lead. He would reluctantly hand over the top spot to Henry Britton. Britton would take advantage and run from the filed. Jeff Theil would make a late race charge but came up a little short.  At the line it was Britton, Jeff Theil, Nisly, Dale Beckett, Jr. and rounding out the top five is Josh Robinson. Heat race winners were Charlie Ray and Mitch Reichard. Nisly won the Dash.

The 2005 WCS faster pastor grand finale was also on tap. The round winners squared off against each other with the winner crowned the Fastest Pastor. Pastor Glen Coblentz would take the early lead. He was hounded by Pastor Doug Wantz lap after lap. Wantz or Coblentz wouldn’t budge. With a daring late race barrage Wantz snuck by Coblentz for the lead to take the checkered flag. He was followed by Pastor Coblentz, Pastor Mark Sarver, Pastor Bryan Phillips, Pastor Bryan Miller and Pastor Matt Phillips.

WCS again ends with a bang as the racing program concludes all scheduled racing until next spring. WCS is located nine miles east of Wooster, OH or 15 miles west of Massillon, OH on US Route 30 then one mile north on Carr Road. For more information contact: 330.682.7435 (track), 419.522.8761 (office) or WCS GM Tina Heil at 300.465.9058 or email: [email protected] Website: www.waynecountyspeedway.com

American Payroll Advance, Ltd. Super Late Models (37 cars)

Dash
1. Scott Peltz 2. Keith Berner 3. Chet Alexander 4. George Lee II 5. Eric Myers 6. Blaine Aber

Heat 2
1. Ryan Markham 2. Brad Malcuit 3. Shane McLoughlin 4. JR Gentry 5. Charlie Duncan 6. Eric Eicholtz 7. Wayne Maffett, Jr. 8. Hans Grossniklaus 9. Mike Giess 10. Ron Hoopingarner 11. George Delaney

Heat 3
1. Doug Drown 2. Rick Bond 3. Mark Banal 4. Thomas Baker 5. Clint Coffman 6. DJ Miller 7. Jason Flory 8. Jay Watson 9. Dave Wirt 10. Harold Snell 11. Jim Cushing

Heat 4
1. Dave Hornikel 2. Eric Smitley 3. Justin Chance 4. Mark Bellamy 5. Jeff Wright 6. Chester Elliott 7. Kristen Flory 8. Jeremy Canada 9. Randy Pollock 10. Mark Gardiner

B-Main 1
1. Charlie Duncan 2. Clint Coffman 3. Jason Flory 4. DJ Miller 5. Jay Watson 6. Dave Wirt 7. Wayne Maffett, Jr. 8. Mike Giess 9. Kristen Flory 10. Harold Snell 11. Jeff Wright 12. Hans Grossniklaus 13. Chester Elliott 14. Randy Pollock 15. Ron Hoopingarner 16. Eric Eicholtz 17. Jeremy Canada 18. George Delaney

A-Main (Feature)
1. Mark Banal 2. Keith Berner 3. Ryan Markham 4. Doug Drown 5. Shane McLoughlin 6. Scott Peltz 7. Dave Hornikel 8. Eric Myers 9. JR Gentry 10. George Lee II 11. Brad Malcuit 12. Rick Bond 13. Clint Coffman 14. Chet Alexander 15. Charlie Duncan 16. Eric Smitley 17. Justin Chance 18. Thomas Baker 19. Mark Bellamy 20. Blaine Aber

RPM Motorsports Modifieds

Dash
1. Matt Shroyer 2. Mike Lonas 3. Rob Stambaugh 4. David Liles 5. Took Wiles 6. Bobby Kitchen

Heat 2
1. Rory Reed 2. R. Bruce Miller 3. Darrick Hubbard 4. Wayne Maffet, Jr. 5. Jay Howe 6. Bruce Jennings 7. Ernie Scott 8. Gary McGregor 9. Paul Davis 10. Steve White

Heat 3
1. Rocky Kugel 2. Mitchell Lam 3. Dean Ecker 4. Rob Cutlip 5. Kyle Brown 6. Larry Kugel 7. Mike Skeens 8. Randy Ridgeway 9. Corey Camillo

B-Main 1
1. Larry Kugel 2. Bruce Jennings 3. Randy Ridgeway 4. Paul Davis 5. Corey Camillo 6. Mike Skeens 7. Bob Shelhorn

A-Main (Feature)
1. Rob Stambaugh 2. Mike Lonas 3. Matt Shroyer 4. Took Wiles 5. R. Bruce Miller 6. Rick Wohlford 7. Wayne Maffet, Jr. 8. David Liles 9. Rocky Kugel 10. Dean Ecker 11. Darrick Hubbard 12. Rory Reed 13. Mitchell Lam 14. Kyle Brown 15. Rob Cutlip 16. Jay Howe 17. Larry Kugel 18. Bruce Jennings 19. Randy Ridgeway 20. Paul Davis

Thrifty Discount Muffler Pure Stocks

Dash
1. Rich Frame 2. Troy Anderson 3. Tim Myers 4. Fred Snyder 5. Verne Siegrist 6. Keith Tish

Heat 2
1. Jose Marsh 2. Todd Swim 3. Donna Gentry 4. Jack Wile 5. Phil Lam 6. John Hatfield 7. Dave McMillen 8. Don Baney 9. Roger Drouhard 10. Jerry Lynch 11. Denny Shear

Heat 3
1. Jim Nicely 2. Chad Craver 3. Robert Wile 4. John Magyar 5. Dan Tuttle 6. Paul Holmes 7. Travis Mensching 8. Randy King 9. John Swinehart 10. Bill Cramer

B-Main 1
1. Paul Holmes 2. Travis Mensching 3. Don Baney 4. John Swinehart 5. Denny Shear 6. John Hatfield 7. Bill Cramer 8. Randy King 9. Roger Drouhard

A-Main (Feature)
1. Troy Anderson 2. Fred Snyder 3. Tim Myers 4. Rich Frame 5. Travis Mensching 6. John Swinehart 7. Paul Holmes 8. Robert Wile 9. Jim Nicely 10. Donna Gentry 11. Don Baney 12. Phil Lam 13. John Magyar 14. Dan Tuttle 15. Chad Craver 16. Jack Wile 17. Keith Tish 18. Jose Marsh 19. Verne Siegrist 20. Todd Swim

Federated Auto Parts Mini Stocks

Dash
1. Neil Nisly 2. Jeff Thiel 3. Henry Britton 4. Dale Beckett, Jr. 5. Josh Robinson 6. Matt Wohlford

Heat 2
1. Mitch Reichard 2. Ed Ray 3. Nick Smith 4. Stan White 5. Cody Renard 6. Bryan Baker, Sr. 7. Reggie Stoltzfus 8. Pat Malone

Heat 3
1. Charlie Ray 2. Willard Yarnell 3. Trevor Phillips 4. Jason Thiel 5. Jim Hudson

A-Main (Feature)
1. Henry Britton 2. Jeff Thiel 3. Neil Nisly 4. Dale Beckett, Jr. 5. Josh Robinson 6. Nick Smith 7. Ed Ray 8. Trevor Phillips 9. Cody Renard 10. Willard Yarnell 11. Mitch Reichard 12. Matt Wohlford 13. Charlie Ray 14. Alan Summers 15. Stan White 16. Reggie Stoltzfus 17. John Raber 18. Jim Hudson 19. Carlos Aponte 20. Pat Malone 21. Bryan Baker, Sr.

August 27

Wayne County Speedway Rained out

By Ryan Pearson

Orrville, Ohio-Wayne County Speedway officials were forced to cancel tonight’s races due a steady rain moving through the area this morning.

Next week September 3^rd will be the season championships the American Payroll Advance Super Late Models, The RPM Motorsports Modifieds, The Thrifty Discount Muffler Pure Stocks and the Federated Auto Parts Mini Stocks. The season championships for the American Payroll Advance Super Late Models will the 2^nd annual Freedom Fighters 50. They will crank it up one last time for a chance to win $4000, going 50 laps.

One lucky fan will also drive home with a Corvette, courtesy of Coffman Corvettes.

The fourth leg of the exciting faster pastor series is also on tap. After that is completed, the grand finale will hit the track. Where the four faster pastor winners throughout the year will compete head to head to determine who is the faster pastor.

If additional changes are needed the information will be immediately released. Keep checking www.waynecountyspeedway.com for updates.

Wayne County Speedway is celebrating 40 years of history, tradition & excitement and races every Saturday night. WCS is located nine miles east of Wooster, OH or 15 miles west of Massillon, OH on US Route 30 then one mile north on Carr Road. For more information contact: 330.682.7435 (track), 419.522.8761 (office) or WCS GM Tina Heil at 300.465.9058 or email: [email protected] Website: www.waynecountyspeedway.com

August 20, 2005

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Wayne County Speedway washes out

By Ryan Pearson

Orrville, Ohio-Wayne County Speedway officials were forced to cancel tonight’s races due to severe weather moving through the area.

The next week Saturday August 27^th will be the season championships for the RPM Motorsports Modifieds, The Thrifty Discount Muffler Pure Stocks and the Federated Auto Parts Mini Stocks. That will conclude all points races for 2005. The fourth and final qualifying leg for the exciting faster pastor series is also on tap. Mark your calendars to see the local clergy strap into one of the ultra competitive Mini Stock race cars.

The Chase for the Championship concludes for the American Payroll Super Late Models on September 3^rd it will be the 2^nd annual Freedom Fighters 50. The American Payroll Advance Super Late Models will crank it up one last time for a chance to win $4000. It will be a straight 50 lap race. Also running will be the Federated Auto Parts Mini Stocks. Purse details for both divisions will be release when available. One lucky fan will also drive home with a Corvette, courtesy of Coffman Corvettes. The grand finale of the exciting faster pastor series is also on tap. The four faster pastor winners throughout the year will compete head to head to determine who is the faster pastor.

Wayne County Speedway is celebrating 40 years of history, tradition & excitement and races every Saturday night. WCS is located nine miles east of Wooster, OH or 15 miles west of Massillon, OH on US Route 30 then one mile north on Carr Road. For more information contact: 330.682.7435 (track), 419.522.8761 (office) or WCS GM Tina Heil at 300.465.9058 or email: [email protected] Website: www.waynecountyspeedway.com  

August 19, 2005

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

The Chase for the Championships winds down at Wayne County Speedway

By Ryan Pearson

Orrville, Ohio-The Chase for the Championships is coming to a close because this Saturday August 20^th is the season championships for the American Payroll Advance Super Late Models at Wayne County Speedway. August 27^th the Chase for the Championships concludes for the RPM Motorsports Modifieds, The Thrifty Discount Muffler Pure Stocks and the Federated Auto Parts Mini Stocks.

In the American Payroll Advance Super Late Model division Orrville Ohio native Doug Drown holds a 52 point lead over three time track champion Ryan Markham. Drown has been Mr. Consistency as he has only one feature win this year, but only finished out of the top five one time. Markham has 6 feature wins for 2005 and has slightly closed the gap to the top spot the last several weeks. Sitting third with one feature win for 2005 is Fredricksburg native Dave Wirt. A couple of weeks ago Wirt sustained heavy damage to his rocket chassis. In the fourth position is George Lee, Lee has finished 6^th twice out of the last three weeks. It’s a close battle of the fifth position as JR Gentry currently holds it down. Gentry has put together several solid runs recently. He is shadowed by Clint Coffman who sits 12 points behind Gentry, waiting to pounce if the opportunity arises.

In the RPM Motorsports Modified division its Creston Ohio native Took Wiles with a 128 point lead over David Liles. Wiles, who took the past three years off after a successful Late Model and Pro Stock career; is in his first year racing in the RPM Motorsports Modified division. He has visited victory lane 4 times this year. Liles has one feature win this year at the Mid Season Championships, which gave him a bonus of double points. Sitting third the 2004 RPM Motorsports Modified Champion Larry Kugel 12 points out of second, Kugel has finished in the top five 6 times this year. A pair of former Pure Stock guys in their first year racing in the RPM Motorsports Modified division sits forth and fifth. Rory Reed has been consistent this year, as he is 22 points out of third. Not too far behind Reed is Mitchell Lam. Lam is the 2004 Thrifty Discount Muffler Track Champion. His best finish this is a 4^th place on June 26^th.

In the Thrifty Discount Muffler Pure Stock division it is Lodi Ohio native Troy Anderson leading the way with a 86 point lead over Fred Snyder. Anderson is a three time track champion at Wayne County Speedway, so there is no question he knows how to get around the 3/8s mile speedway. Anderson has notched 7 wins for 2005. The battle for second is going down to the wire as Snyder sits 8 points ahead of Todd Werntz. 8 points equals a few positions on the race track. Werntz is in his first year racing his 57 Chevy. Currently fourth is Tim Myers. Myers known for running the high side has finished in the top five 6 times this year. Sitting in the fifth place is Millersburg Ohio native Keith Tish. He has put together a solid year, but this past week had motor trouble in hot laps before rain washed out the nights racing.

In the Federated Auto Parts Mini Stock division it is Killbuck Ohio native Dale Beckett who holds a 84 point lead over second place. Beckett has 4 feature wins in 2005 and 4 second place finishes. Currently sitting in second place is Henry Britton. Britton has 6 feature wins and several second place finishes. He has rebounded well for not racing the first week of the season. With several solid finishes under his belt just 38 points out of second is Jeff Theil. He has 4 third place finishes for 2005. The 2004 runner up in the Federated Auto Parts Mini Stock division currently is fourth, 54 points out of third place. And rounding out the top five is Springville Ohio native Bradley Hensel. He has 2 third place finishes, and has had several strong runs this year.

This Saturday August 20^th will be the season championships for the American Payroll Advance Super Late Models. Also on tap will the RPM Motorsports Modifieds, Thrifty Discount Muffler Pure Stocks and the Federated Auto Parts Mini Stocks, which all will be points races for those divisions. Racing will be sponsored by WQKT 104.5 FM ‘Sports Country’. The fourth and final qualifying leg for the exciting faster pastor series will be on the card this week. Mark your calendars to see the local clergy strap into one of the ultra competitive Mini Stock race cars.

Wayne County Speedway is celebrating 40 years of history, tradition & excitement and races every Saturday night. WCS is located nine miles east of Wooster, OH or 15 miles west of Massillon, OH on US Route 30 then one mile north on Carr Road. For more information contact: 330.682.7435 (track), 419.522.8761 (office) or WCS GM Tina Heil at 300.465.9058 or email: [email protected] Website: www.waynecountyspeedway.com  

 August 13

Wayne County Speedway washed out

By Ryan Pearson

Orrville, Ohio-Wayne County Speedway officials were forced to cancel tonight’s races due to severe weather moving through the area. “We hated to cancel but when there is word of a possible tornado sighting in Wayne County, we thought it was in everyone’s better interest to go ahead and call it” stated General Manager Tina Heil. Everyone is reminded to save your ticket stubs as they will be honored next week.

Next Saturday August 20^th will be the season championships for the American Payroll Advance Super Late Models. Also on tap will the RPM Motorsports Modifieds, Thrifty Discount Muffler Pure Stocks and the Federated Auto Parts Mini Stocks, which all will be points races for those divisions. Racing will be sponsored by WQKT 104.5 FM ‘Sports Country’.

The fourth and final qualifying leg for the exciting faster pastor series will be pushed back one week to Saturday August 20^th. Mark your calendars to see the local clergy strap into one of the ultra competitive Mini Stock race cars.

Wayne County Speedway is celebrating 40 years of history, tradition & excitement and races every Saturday night. WCS is located nine miles east of Wooster, OH or 15 miles west of Massillon, OH on US Route 30 then one mile north on Carr Road. For more information contact: 330.682.7435 (track), 419.522.8761 (office) or WCS GM Tina Heil at 300.465.9058 or email: [email protected] Website: www.waynecountyspeedway.com

August 11, 2005

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Wayne County Speedway adjusts schedule

By Ryan Pearson

Orrville, Ohio-Wayne County Speedway officials announce adjustments to the remaining racing schedule.

 Racing on Saturday August 20^th will be the season championships for the American Payroll Advance Super Late Models. Also on tap will the RPM Motorsports Modifieds, Thrifty Discount Muffler Pure Stocks and the Federated Auto Parts Mini Stocks, which will be points races for those divisions. Racing will be sponsored by WQKT 104.5 FM ‘Sports Country’.

 The next week Saturday August 27^th will be the season championships for the RPM Motorsports Modifieds, The Thrifty Discount Muffler Pure Stocks and the Federated Auto Parts Mini Stocks. The racing again will be sponsored by WQKT 104.5 FM ‘Sports Country’. That will conclude all points races for 2005.

 For September 3^rd it will be the 2^nd annual Freedom Fighters 50. The American Payroll Advance Super Late Models will crank it up one last time for a chance to win $4000. It will be a straight 50 lap race. Also running will be the Federated Auto Parts Mini Stocks. Purse details for both divisions will be release when available. One lucky fan will also drive home with a Corvette, courtesy of Coffman Corvettes. The grand finale of the exciting faster pastor series is also on tap. The four faster pastor winners throughout the year will compete head to head to determine who is the faster pastor.

 Due to a scheduling conflict the September 17^th Pure Stock and Mini Stock Nationals has been cancelled.

 The fourth and final qualifying leg for the exciting faster pastor series is this Saturday night August 13^th. Mark your calendars to see the local clergy strap into one of the ultra competitive Mini Stock race cars. Also on tap will be the American Payroll Advance Super Late Models, the RPM Motorsports Modifieds, the Thrifty Discount Muffler Pure Stocks and the Federated Auto Parts Mini Stocks. Gates open up at 3:00 PM, time trials at 5:30 PM and racing starts at 7:00 PM

Wayne County Speedway is celebrating 40 years of history, tradition & excitement and races every Saturday night. WCS is located nine miles east of Wooster, OH or 15 miles west of Massillon, OH on US Route 30 then one mile north on Carr Road. For more information contact: 330.682.7435 (track), 419.522.8761 (office) or WCS GM Tina Heil at 300.465.9058 or email: [email protected] Website: www.waynecountyspeedway.com  

August 7, 2005

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Markham, Brown, Anderson and Britton victorious at Wayne County Speedway

By Ryan Pearson