Duane Howard came from the 24th starting spot in the 30-lap NASCAR Whelen All American Series 358 Modified feature race on Saturday night at Grandview Speedway and took the BPG Racing/Troyer Race Cars No. 4 to his first win of the season at the Berks County clay oval. The 20-lap main event for the Late Models was won by Chuck Schutz, driving the BPG Racing No. 1, for his first win of the season.
Early Modified race action had Jeff Sechrist surviving a few early race cautions to lead for the first four laps. At the fifth circuit Todd Marburger went to the front looking to grab his first career feature victory. On the 12th lap eight time champion Jeff Strunk went to the pits done for the night and Duane Howard charged to the front of the field. Just a lap later Jon Kellner Sr. was in front and a side by side battle developed between Kellner and Howard. At the 23 lap marker Howard was back in front to stay and went on to grab the $2200 first place money and increase his lead in the chase for the NASCAR 358 Modified title. Kellner Sr. held on for second followed by Ryan Godown, Ray Swinehart and Meme DeSantis.
T.J. Mayberry, a rookie competitor, led the 25 car Late Model feature starting field for just the first lap before Mike Kellner charged to the front.. Kellner looked like he was going to be able to take home the top prize until Chuck Schutz moved into a challenging position with half the race completed. At 14 laps Schutz went to the front and stayed for the balance of the 20-lap event. Second spot went to Mike Kellner followed by Danny Snyder, Randall Paxton and Ron Kline.
The United States Auto Club Wingless Sprints are in action at Grandview on Tuesday, June 1st starting at 7:30 p.m. The ARDC Wingless Midgets will be the second part of the show.
Then on Saturday, June 5th the NASCAR 358 Modifieds and Late Models will be featured in a doubleheader show sponsored by Rastelli Direct with a 7:30 p.m. starting time.
30-LAP NASCAR 358 Modified feature finish: 1. Duane Howard 2. Jon Kellner Sr. 3. Ryan Godown 4. Ray Swinehart 5. Meme DeSantis 6. John Willman 7. Doug Manmiller 8. Brad Missimer 9. Jeff Sechrist 10. Carrol Hine III 11. Mike Gular 12. Ryan Grim 13. Billy Pauch Jr. 14. Terry Mietzler 15. Jarrod Miller 16. Bob Lilick Jr. 17. Sean Merkel (Balance of field did not finish) 18. Ron Seltman 19. Glenn Owens 20. Todd Marburger 21. Jeff Strunk 22. Jason Hamilton 23. Sanny Erb 24. Troy Wink 25. Chris Esposito 26. Kevin Hirthler 27. Jordan Umbenhauer 28. Craig Von Dohren
20 - LAP LATE MODEL feature finish: 1. Chuck Schutz 2. Mike Kellner 3. Danny Snyder 4. Randall Paxton 5. Ron Kline 6. Brian Shuey 7. Nate Christman 8. John Giesler 9. Randy Stoudt 10. Wayne Pfeil Jr. 11. Kurt Spotts 12. Bill Henning 13. Kory Fleming 14. T.J. Mayberry 15. Rick Todorow 16. Dirk Rimrott 17. John Landis 18. John Favinger 19. D.D. Keely 20. Drew Weisser 21. George Marrero Jr. (Balance of field did not finish) 22. Doug Walton 23. Greg Hoffmaster 24. Jim Stoudt 25. Ron Coverly.







