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jennerstown features super
late model ‘100’ on ems Night
JENNERSTOWN, PA (July 26, 2005) …. Jennerstown Speedway
will honor ‘America’s Bravest’ this Saturday evening by
presenting the Meegan Ford 100 for the super late model
division, along with a special exhibition by the world’s
fastest fire truck in an Emergency Service Night
spectacular.
The
century grind will mark the first extra-distance contest
of the season, and based on the results thus far,
current point leader Tommy Beck has to be rated the
favorite going into the event.
The
Murrysville veteran has two wins under his belt, but his
overall consistency has been what has impressed most
observers.
“Tommy
has really matured as a driver this year,” said speedway
general manager Larry Mattingly. “Tommy has always been
fast, but he often took himself out of races by being
too aggressive. The year he seems to be allowing the
race to come to him, and he is picking his spots to make
passes.”
Beck
has seven top-five finishes in the 10-races run thus
far, and has an average finishing position of just over
four.
With
four feature wins to his credit Mark Smith is the other
prohibitive favorite in the contest. However, Smith
crashed his car into the front straight barrier last
week, and sustained heavy damage to his Richter
Motorsports Ford. The Meyersdale pilot climbed into team
mate Dave Houpt’s machine for the feature and drove to
an 11th place finish. It is unknown if
repairs can be made to Smith’s primary car for this
Saturday’s 100-lapper, or if he will drive a back-up
entry.
Other
contenders for Victory Lane honors include: Barry Awtey,
Garry Wiltrout, Mark Poole and Mark Cottone. Outside
pressure should come from non-Jennerstown regulars Rick
Miller and Richard Mitchell. Miller finished second in
last Saturday’s feature. Mitchell was among the fastest
cars in practice last week, until he spun in oil
deposited by another competitor.
Aside
from the five-division NASCAR Dodge Weekly Series racing
program, Jon Oswell will be on hand with his ‘Ladder 33’
wheelstander. Powered by a 1,000 horsepower blown and
injected big block Chevrolet engine, the 1933 Willy’s
fire truck replica holds the world record for the
longest sustained wheelstand. ‘Ladder 33’ promises to
travel the length of Jennerstown’s front straight on its
rear wheels in a shower of fire and sparks.
To
honor area emergency workers all EMS personnel will be
admitted free to the race event by showing their
organization membership card and proof of identification
at the ticket gate.
Spectator gates open at 5:00 with the first event
receiving the green flag at 6:30 PM.
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