Jennerstown, Pa.-(June 12, 1999)-Jennerstown Speedway's defending track champion Mark Cottone of McKeesport, Pa., won the NAPA Auto Parts Late Model feature presented by True Value Saturday night.
    Cottone worked his way through the 21-car field, avoiding four cautions. By lap 18, Cottone took the lead from Shawn Beam of Somerset, Pa., where he remained until the checkered flag of the 50-lap event.
    After recovering from an early incident with Ryan Hemphill of Apollo, Pa., Jeff Dunmeyer of Friedens, Pa., raced back through the field to a second-place finish. After winning the Late Model heat race earlier in the evening, Barry Awtey of Jenners, Pa., lost the battle for second, coming home third followed by Beam, and Brad Smales of Sweet Valley, Pa.
    Giant Eagle Pro Truck driver Nick Rosa of Ligonier made it three-for-three this weekend. After winning both truck features at Motordrome Speedway Friday, Rosa passed George Englertof Greenville, Pa., for the lead and the win at Jennerstown. Following Englert were division-points-leader Bryan Thomas of Hooversville, Pa., Todd Price of Alum Bank, Pa., and Aaron Will of Altoona, Pa.
    G.A. Modified division ended with first-time winner Mark Flick of Apollo, Pa., in Victory Lane. Phil Larcinese of Jefferson Hills, Pa., finished second. Rounding out the top five were points-leader Tom Knight Jr. of Plum, Pa., Marion Reno of White Oak, Pa., and Erik Skomo of Ford City, Pa.
    George T. Nicola of Pittsburgh, Pa., cut through the field of Street Stocks, making up nine spots and taking home his first win of the 1999 season. Finishing a close second was Mike Bakalon of North Versailles, Pa. Rounding out the top five were Billy Mostoller of Friedens, Pa., Doug Shaulis of Somerset, Pa., and Mel Wilt of Hollidaysburg, Pa.
    PA Legacy champion Mike Smith of Akron, OH.,  is defending his title in style, one again returning to Victory Lane at Jennerstown. Mike Hemphill of Allison Park, Pa., held off Rick Boyer of Blairsville, Pa., for second, while Ricky Anderson of Champion, Pa., and Ed Boyer of Indiana, Pa., rounded out the top five.
    Jennerstown's amateur Charger division ended with Craig Stoner of Latrobe, Pa., in Victory Lane for the second time this season. Following Stoner to the finish line were Carl McCurdy of Latrobe, Tom Caster of Elizabeth, Pa., Jason Holder, and Jason Fritz of Jenner Cross Roads, Pa.
    Super Six Division drivers take next weekend off at Jennerstown when the Busch Grand National North Series and NASCAR Featherlite Modifieds make their way to Western Pennsylvania for a NASCAR Double Header. Don't miss the biggest NASCAR event in the area in over 30 years. Plus as an added bonus Busch Series driver Dave Blaney will make a personal appearance and be available for autographs. Gates open at 11:00 a.m. for a full day of racing. Tickets are now available for $25 in advance or $30 at the Gate. Children 12 and under are only $5. Call the speedway office today for details at (814)629-6677