JEnnerstown schedules triple 30-lap super late model features

JENNERSTOWN, PA (Aug. 31, 2005) … Jennerstown Speedway will make history this Saturday evening when it presents triple 30-Lap feature events for the Wheeler Bros.. super late models, as part of a big five-division NASCAR Dodge Weekly Series race program.

“It will mark the first time we have ever held three separate races on one night for any division,” said speedway general manager Larry Mattingly, “it should prove to be interesting. Several other Pennsylvania tracks do similar programs, and the now closed Reading Fairgrounds Speedway used to have four 25-lap features. It was always a crowd favorite. I think our fans are going to enjoy the super late model triples as well.”

Aside from the running three different features, the other big story is the implication the night could have on the current race for the track championship. Tommy Beck currently leads runner-up Barry Awtey by 35 points and third place Mark Poole by 50 markers. Between the three contests there is 150 total points up for grabs, so the standings could see a significant shake-up.

“Realistically, we’re cramming three nights of racing into one,” Mattingly said. “The point battle could get turned upside down, if someone runs into some bad racing luck. I’m sure there will be some strategy involved, and all three of the top drivers will have back-up cars available to them.”

Also on the slate is a 30 lap feature for the PA legacy class. The 2005 point race will end for these drivers on Sat., due to the fact that a 50-lap National Allison Series legacy championship race is scheduled for the final night of competition on Sept. 17.

PJ Ehrlich, who has dominated the legacy class all season, registering seven feature wins, currently holds a slight 12-point margin over former track champion Jayme Beck. Chris Brink rides in third place, just 16-points out of first place.

In addition to the racing activity, an on-track autograph session will be held from 5:30 to 6:30. Spectators will be permitted on the race track to meet their favorite drivers.

Spectator gates will open at 5:00 PM, with the first race set to begin at 6:45.

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