With Georgetown and Bridgeport cancelling their programs for the weekend, both Grandview Speedway and New Egypt Speedway were the only two modified tracks in action. A massive field of 50+ modifieds signed in for the Bruce Rogers Memorial and season opener at Grandview. At New Egypt, an additional 27 cars signed in for weekly action.
Grandview Speedway
Mike Mahaney picked up his first win of the young 2024 season by holding off a stout field of invaders and Grandview regulars. Stewart Friesen, Anthony Perrego, Alex Yankowski, Danny Bouc and Billy Pauch Jr were among the invaders, joining track regulars Duane Howard, Craig Von Dohren, Ryan Watt and Tim Buckwalter. Mahaney, who will be chasing the Super DIRTcar Series title in 2024, held off all challengers and put together a dominant night.
Friesen came home in second, followed by Perrego. Perrego has finished in the top 10 in every race that he has entered this season and has his 2024 campaign off to a hot start. Grandview regulars Duane Howard, Craig Von Dohren and Doug Manmiller had strong runs.
FEATURE FINISH (50 laps): MIKE MAHANEY, Stewart Friesen, Jeff Strunk, Anthony Perrego, Duane Howard, Craig Von Dohren, Doug Manmiller, Billy Pauch Jr., Mike Gular, Alex Yankowski, Danny Bouc, Ryan Watt, Tim Buckwalter, Eddie Strada, Frank Cozze, Ryan Grim, Jimmy Leiby, Kyle Smith, Lex Shive, Michael Storms, Matt Stangle, Justin Grim, Joe Funk, Kevin Hirthler
DID NOT QUALIFY: Eric Biehn, Jared Umbenhauer, Kevin Beach, Dylan Smith, Chris Gambler, Rick Laubach, Nick Rochinski, John Willman, Eric Kormann, Bobby Trapper Sr., Jon Kellner, Bryan Rhoads, Kevin Graver Jr., Louden Reimert, Nate Brinker, Mike Lisowski, Ray Swinehart, Ron Haring Jr., Brian Hirthler, Darrin Schuler, Brandon Edgar, Chris Esposito, Carroll Hine III, Bobby Gunther-Walsh, Mike Laise, Brett Kressley, Talan Carter
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New Egypt Speedway
At New Egypt Speedway, Ryan Godown picked up his second win of the 2024 season. Godown, who won last week at Georgetown, will be a track regular once again in 2024. Bridgeport Speedway standout, Cale Ross, made the trip to New Egypt and came home in second. Rising star, Justin Grosso, completed the podium and picked up his first top five of the season.
Jim Housworth, Joe Brown and Davey Sammons all started their 2024 seasons strong. Housworth and Brown picked up top fives, with Sammons grabbing a sixth place finish. With the cold weather, 27 cars still signed in. Although Bridgeport was not running, it seems like both tracks will be able to get around 24 cars on a weekly basis.
Modified Feature Quick Results (30 Laps):
1.) RYAN GODOWN 2.) Cale Ross 3.) Justin Grosso 4.) Jim Housworth 5.) Joe Brown 6.) Davey Sammons 7.) Johnny Bangs 8.) Paul Mancini 9.) Bryan Kuhl 10.) Dominick Buffalino 11.) Brandon Grosso 12.) DJ Hunt 13.) Tom Princiotta 14.) Brett Kelly 15.) Tanner Van Doren 16.) Chris Grbac 17.) Will Dupree 18.) Dan Creeden 19.) Jack Butler 20.) Kevin Borden 21.) Wade Hendrickson 22.) John Aumick 23.) Dakota Kessler 24.) Frank Venezia
Heat Race Winners: Justin Grosso, Jack Butler & Brandon Grosso
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