Jennerstown, Pa.-(May 19, 1999)- Honoring the memory of the late Piney Lasky has become a tradition at Jennerstown Speedway. For the third straight year Kennametal will sponsor the "Piney Lasky Memorial 200" for local NASCAR Winston Racing Series NAPA Auto Parts Late Model drivers on May 29th.

Late Model drivers will compote for a purse expected to exceed $25,000. First place will take home $4,000 in prize money, and every car starting the race will be paid at least $400.

At least 25 teams are expected to race for the coveted victory. The first 12 starting positions will be taken from the 12 fastest teams in time trials, The final spots will be determined through heats and a last-chance race.

The "Piney Lasky Memorial 200" will be broken down into two 100-lap segments. Following the first 100 laps, drivers will be given five minutes to refuel, change tires and make any necessary adjustments to their race cars.

"Rapid" Robert Arsenberger of Mill Run, Pa., looks to "3-peat," after winning the inaugural race in 1997 and winning again in last year's event from his 14th starting position. Snooky Williams, driver of the Kennametal-sponsored Late Model,finished third last year and hopes to win his sponsor's race this year.

"I finished third last year in the Kennametal 200," Williams said. "There will be a lot of fans and a lot of people representing Kennametal at the track. It would be an honor to win the race for my sponsor and to honor Piney's memory."

Jeff Dunmyer of Friedens, Pa. came home second in last year's "Piney Lasky Memorial 200," followed by Williams, Richard Mitchell of Bruceton Mills, W.Va. and Dave Houpt of Somerset, Pa.

In addition to the "Piney Lasky Memorial 200," Giant Eagle Pro Trucks will compete in a 50 lap feature presented by IRWIN RV. PA Legacy cars are also scheduled to race 20 laps and Chargers are set for a 12-lap event.

Spectator gates will open at 4:00 p.m., with Late Model time trials scheduled to begin at 6:00 p.m. Order tickets in advance now and SAVE. Advanced ticket orders are now being taken for only $15, or pay $20 at the gate.