Opening Day at Port Royal
We got off to a rough start ... ended up starting 23rd in the feature and moved up to 9th!
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Month of March
We are pleased to announce that for the 2012 race season we will be running a 410 at Port Royal. We will also be running select 358 & 360 shows as well. Our season will start off at Selinsgrove on March 11th for their 410 Season Opener. March 17th we will be at Port Royal for the Opener and will be there every Saturday night of March.
Thank you Sponsors & Fans for a wonderful 2011 Season!
We wanted to thank all of our sponsors & fans for a successful 2011 season. We are in the process of getting ready for 2012!! Have a wonderful & safe Holiday Season.
Congrats to Derek Locke on his 1st 358 Win!!
A huge congrats goes out to Derek Locke, the Locke family & crew on their 1st win!!
2011 Selinsgrove Speedway's Sprint Car National Open's
SELINSGROVE, Pa. – The month of September will again be one of the richest months in the 66-year history of Selinsgrove Speedway with more than $80,000 in prize money being posted for the 11th Annual Mach 1 Chassis National Open for 358-360 Sprint Cars on Saturday, Sept. 3, and the Jim Nace Memorial 29th Annual National Open for 410 Sprint Cars on Saturday, Sept. 17.
Mr. Brian Scandle, President of Mach 1 Chassis, recently announced the leading racing chassis fabrication company based in Mechanicsburg will add $15,000 to the $21,500 purse posted by the track again this year, establishing the $36,500 race as one of the most prestigious 358-360 sprint car events in the United States.
The 35-lap 358-360 Open will pay $8,000 to win and $500 to start. The top five positions combined will pay out more than $22,000, with $1,000 to finish tenth. Daryn Pittman of Indianapolis, Ind., is the defending winner of the 358-360 Open.
Joining the 358-360 sprint cars on Sept. 3 will be the pro stocks in a $500-to-win race. Track gates will open at 5 p.m., with qualifying slated to begin at 7 p.m. The rain date for the 358-360 Open, if needed, will be Sunday, Sept. 4, at 7 p.m. over the Labor Day holiday.
Mr. Brian Scandle, President of Mach 1 Chassis, recently announced the leading racing chassis fabrication company based in Mechanicsburg will add $15,000 to the $21,500 purse posted by the track again this year, establishing the $36,500 race as one of the most prestigious 358-360 sprint car events in the United States.
The 35-lap 358-360 Open will pay $8,000 to win and $500 to start. The top five positions combined will pay out more than $22,000, with $1,000 to finish tenth. Daryn Pittman of Indianapolis, Ind., is the defending winner of the 358-360 Open.
Joining the 358-360 sprint cars on Sept. 3 will be the pro stocks in a $500-to-win race. Track gates will open at 5 p.m., with qualifying slated to begin at 7 p.m. The rain date for the 358-360 Open, if needed, will be Sunday, Sept. 4, at 7 p.m. over the Labor Day holiday.
Selinsgrove June 25th 2011- Final Restart
Thanks again for filming the race! You can check out the 1st part of the race on his YouTube page.
First Win of the Season
Nate Snyder was the winner tonight at Selinsgrove Speedway over Blane Heimbach , Colby Womer , TJ Stutts, & Josh Beard.
6th through 10th where Eric Tomecek , Logan Schuchart , Larry Kelleher , Matt Heimbach, & Jason Shultz.
6th through 10th where Eric Tomecek , Logan Schuchart , Larry Kelleher , Matt Heimbach, & Jason Shultz.
Selinsgrove June 18th 2011:
Starting 10th in the feature, we made our way up to 5th. After a crash between Heimbach & Cannon we unfortunately got a tire through the top wing. The crew changed the wing under red...rejoined the field and went from last to 6th!
Below is a video of Nate where you can see his wing getting sheared off. Thanks to the fan who posted this & you can find a lot of other videos on his YouTube page.
Starting 10th in the feature, we made our way up to 5th. After a crash between Heimbach & Cannon we unfortunately got a tire through the top wing. The crew changed the wing under red...rejoined the field and went from last to 6th!
Below is a video of Nate where you can see his wing getting sheared off. Thanks to the fan who posted this & you can find a lot of other videos on his YouTube page.
Make Sure You Get On To Vote Next Round!!
Tuesday, May 24, 2011
Nate Snyder moves into final 4.
The 2009 Central PA 358 Point Series Most Popular Driver Nate Snyder was able to best TJ Stutts as the most popular driver at Selinsgrove Speedway. Nate the 2009 track champion at Selinsgrove was able to out gain TJ ( 235 / 185 ) to go on to the finals and take on the winner of the Trail Way Speedway final between Jessie Morrison and Arron Spahr.
Voting for the Trail Way Speedway final has been posted.
The 1st final 4 match up between Nikki Young & Eric Tomecek will be posted early tomorrow afternoon because of racing commitments at Grandview Speedway.
The 2nd Final 4 match up between Nate Snyder and the Winner of the Trail Way Speedway final will be posted on Thursday at the normal time,
The finals for the 2011 Central PA 358 Point Series Most Popular Driver will take place on Friday night. By Saturday afternoon we will know who will be crowned the 2011 Central PA 358 Point Series Most Popular Driver.
Good luck to all the race teams left and happy voting.
Nate Snyder moves into final 4.
The 2009 Central PA 358 Point Series Most Popular Driver Nate Snyder was able to best TJ Stutts as the most popular driver at Selinsgrove Speedway. Nate the 2009 track champion at Selinsgrove was able to out gain TJ ( 235 / 185 ) to go on to the finals and take on the winner of the Trail Way Speedway final between Jessie Morrison and Arron Spahr.
Voting for the Trail Way Speedway final has been posted.
The 1st final 4 match up between Nikki Young & Eric Tomecek will be posted early tomorrow afternoon because of racing commitments at Grandview Speedway.
The 2nd Final 4 match up between Nate Snyder and the Winner of the Trail Way Speedway final will be posted on Thursday at the normal time,
The finals for the 2011 Central PA 358 Point Series Most Popular Driver will take place on Friday night. By Saturday afternoon we will know who will be crowned the 2011 Central PA 358 Point Series Most Popular Driver.
Good luck to all the race teams left and happy voting.
An amazing offer from one of our sponsors!!
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Congrats to Jason Shultz on his 1st win of 2011!!
Congrats to Jason Shultz, Mach1 & team on their 1st win of the 2011 season!! Nate won his heat race this week & finished 6th.
Congrats to Blane & crew on a big win in their 410!!
Port Royal – Blane Heimbach of Selinsgrove won the
first Port Royal Speedway sprint car feature of his career Saturday
night by claiming the 2011 season opener for the division.
In the companion 358 sprint feature, Pat Cannon wired the field for
the victory from the pole for his second victory in as many days, also a
career first for the Etters driver at Port Royal.
The 410 sprint main got underway with defending event winner Rick Lafferty leading the first lap over Todd Shaffer, who made a big move from the sixth starting spot to blast into second on the first circuit.
Heimbach was running third, where he started, when the races first caution flag unfurled with two away in the 25-lapper.
Under the yellow, Lafferty withdrew from the event, handing the lead to Shaffer, who pieced together an 11th hour deal late in the week to have a car in the field at the opener.
Driving again for Gary and Patty Beam, Shaffer held sway on the restart over Heimbach and seventh starter Daryn Pittman before another crash with three complete brought out the red flag.
The cars of Joey Hershey, Cliff Brian, Bill Jones and John Brennfleck tangled in turn four, without any injuries.
The next seven circuits clicked off nonstop with Heimbach staying within striking distance of Shaffer before driving by with a low pass in the first corner to lead the eighth tour when Shaffer slipped on the high cushion.
Two laps later, Shaffer disintegrated a right rear tire in the first corner and clouted the wall, forcing him from the event.
Stevie Smith, who started 11th, was the man on the move from that point forward, blasting around the outside and moving from fourth into second within two more laps before trying to run down Heimbach.
But even a final caution with five laps to go couldn’t help Smith as Heimbach proved up to the test, pulling away to the somewhat upset victory worth $3,000 aboard the Jeff Creasy owned No. 12.
Smith settled for second followed by 16th starter Mark Smith, Tyler Walker and Lance Dewease.
Sixth through 10th went to Mike Wagner, Mike Erdley, Ryan Taylor, Davey Sammons and Pittman.
Heats went to Lynton Jeffrey and Dewease.
Cannon was never heeded in his run to the checkers in the 20-lap 358 sprint main.
Third starter Nate Hammaker did get by Steve Buckwalter for the second spot before the finish with fourth starter Logan Schuchart ending up third.
Buckwalter ended up fourth with Matt Horst fifth.
Sixth through 10th went to Nate Snyder, Colby Womer, Ted Thomas, Steve Storrie and Dale Hammaker.
Heats went to Cannon and Schuchart.
Port Royal returns on March 26 at 6 PM with another twin bill, featuring the 410 sprints and the first show of the year for the late models. Pit gates open at 3 PM with general admission gates opening at 4 PM.
The 410 sprint main got underway with defending event winner Rick Lafferty leading the first lap over Todd Shaffer, who made a big move from the sixth starting spot to blast into second on the first circuit.
Heimbach was running third, where he started, when the races first caution flag unfurled with two away in the 25-lapper.
Under the yellow, Lafferty withdrew from the event, handing the lead to Shaffer, who pieced together an 11th hour deal late in the week to have a car in the field at the opener.
Driving again for Gary and Patty Beam, Shaffer held sway on the restart over Heimbach and seventh starter Daryn Pittman before another crash with three complete brought out the red flag.
The cars of Joey Hershey, Cliff Brian, Bill Jones and John Brennfleck tangled in turn four, without any injuries.
The next seven circuits clicked off nonstop with Heimbach staying within striking distance of Shaffer before driving by with a low pass in the first corner to lead the eighth tour when Shaffer slipped on the high cushion.
Two laps later, Shaffer disintegrated a right rear tire in the first corner and clouted the wall, forcing him from the event.
Stevie Smith, who started 11th, was the man on the move from that point forward, blasting around the outside and moving from fourth into second within two more laps before trying to run down Heimbach.
But even a final caution with five laps to go couldn’t help Smith as Heimbach proved up to the test, pulling away to the somewhat upset victory worth $3,000 aboard the Jeff Creasy owned No. 12.
Smith settled for second followed by 16th starter Mark Smith, Tyler Walker and Lance Dewease.
Sixth through 10th went to Mike Wagner, Mike Erdley, Ryan Taylor, Davey Sammons and Pittman.
Heats went to Lynton Jeffrey and Dewease.
Cannon was never heeded in his run to the checkers in the 20-lap 358 sprint main.
Third starter Nate Hammaker did get by Steve Buckwalter for the second spot before the finish with fourth starter Logan Schuchart ending up third.
Buckwalter ended up fourth with Matt Horst fifth.
Sixth through 10th went to Nate Snyder, Colby Womer, Ted Thomas, Steve Storrie and Dale Hammaker.
Heats went to Cannon and Schuchart.
Port Royal returns on March 26 at 6 PM with another twin bill, featuring the 410 sprints and the first show of the year for the late models. Pit gates open at 3 PM with general admission gates opening at 4 PM.
1st Race of 2011
3/12/2011 ~ At Lincoln Speedway we finished 6th in the 2nd heat; then started 17th in the A-Main moving up 9 spots to finish 8th. Nate also received the Hard Charger Award from Delco Signs for this race. Thank you Delco Signs & WRT Jason Walls for the great pictures!
Welcoming returning & new sponsors for 2011!!
We would like to welcome back some long time sponsors & welcome in some new additions to Nate Snyder Racing. Be sure to check out their websites & if you ever need any services they provide be sure to give them a call!
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Thank you again to everyone who made this season possible!
Congrats to all of the teams from Selinsgrove Speedway & all track champions for the 2010 year.
Central PA 358 Point Series top 12 final standings
1. Pat Cannon - 1246 pts. (17 win)
2. Blane Heimbach - 734 pts.(3 win)
3. Logan Schuchart - 723 pts.(1 win)
4. Dale Hammaker - 666 pts.(2 win)
5. Tim Wagaman - 606 pts. (1 win)
6. Brad McClelland- 514 pts. (6 win)
7. Scott Geesey - 465 pts. (2 win)
8. Nate Snyder - 461 pts. (2 win)
9. T. J. Stutts - 393 pts. (1 win)
10.Davie Franek - 392 pts. (2 win)
11.Cory Haas - 318 pts. (1 win)
12.Joe Trone Jr.- 303 pts.
2. Blane Heimbach - 734 pts.(3 win)
3. Logan Schuchart - 723 pts.(1 win)
4. Dale Hammaker - 666 pts.(2 win)
5. Tim Wagaman - 606 pts. (1 win)
6. Brad McClelland- 514 pts. (6 win)
7. Scott Geesey - 465 pts. (2 win)
8. Nate Snyder - 461 pts. (2 win)
9. T. J. Stutts - 393 pts. (1 win)
10.Davie Franek - 392 pts. (2 win)
11.Cory Haas - 318 pts. (1 win)
12.Joe Trone Jr.- 303 pts.
Congratulations to Mel & Ginger!!!
We would like to wish longtime friends & fans of Nate Snyder Racing a big congratulations!! Mel & Ginger tied the knot this weekend on October 2nd.
♥ Love puts the fun in together, the sad in apart, and the joy in a heart ♥
♥ Love puts the fun in together, the sad in apart, and the joy in a heart ♥
2010 Selinsgrove 358 Sprint Car Point Standings- We came in 4th!!
1. Pat Cannon(10) 5945
2. Blane Heimbach(1) 5820
3. Davie Franek(2) 5065
4. Nate Snyder(2) 4830
5. Larry Kelleher 4795
6. Phil Walter(1) 4790
7. Colby Womer(1) 4765
8. TJ Stutts(1) 4635
9. Matt Heimbach(1) 4245
10. Mike Walter 4200
2. Blane Heimbach(1) 5820
3. Davie Franek(2) 5065
4. Nate Snyder(2) 4830
5. Larry Kelleher 4795
6. Phil Walter(1) 4790
7. Colby Womer(1) 4765
8. TJ Stutts(1) 4635
9. Matt Heimbach(1) 4245
10. Mike Walter 4200
Get Well Soon Josh!
Josh Beard Recuperating At Home: Sprint car driver Josh Beard is recuperating at home from injuries he sustained in a turn one crash in the consolation race on Saturday night at Selinsgrove Speedway. Beard was released from the Sunbury Community Hospital early Sunday morning then further examined and released from the York Hospital later Sunday. Beard said he may be able to return to racing action as soon as Sept. 11, pending the results of a follow up examination by his physician. Cards can reach Josh Beard at 1175 Witmer Road; York, PA 17406.
The Tenth Annual NRG Controls North Open for 358/360 Sprint Cars ~ 7 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 4
Through the generous sponsorship support from NRG Controls North, Inc. in Selinsgrove and in conjunction with Mach I Chassis in Camp Hill, the Tenth Annual National Open for 358/360 sprint cars at Selinsgrove Speedway on Saturday, Sept. 4, will be one of the richest-paying 358/360 sprint car races in history. The winner of the 35-lap Open will earn $8,000 out of a purse totaling more than $36,500, a $15,000 increase to the purse that was announced just last weekend.
Mr. Brian Scandle, President, and Mr. Jeff Edmunds, Vice President, of NRG Controls North, made the announcement today in hopes of attracting a stellar field of race teams to the venerable half-mile dirt track to compete in this historic race in the northeastern United States for the 358 and 360 sprint car divisions.
The top five positions combined will pay out more than $22,000 in prize money, with $5,000 to finish second, $3,400 for third, $3,100 for fourth, and $2,550 to finish fifth. The race will pay $1,000 to finish tenth and $500 to start.
The 358/360 Open will be a tribute to the speedway’s late five-time sprint car champion Jim Nace, who was instrumental in helping to establish the 358 sprint car division as the track’s weekly headline open wheel division in 2001. Nace, who campaigned his popular Fast Tees No. 6 as both a driver and car owner in recent years, died last November following a seven-year battle with cancer.
The fast qualifier for the 358/360 Open will receive $100 for the Fast Tees Fast Time Award in Memory of Jim Nace plus a Hoosier racing tire from Miller’s Racing Parts of Mechanicsburg.
Tentatively, the qualifying format for the race will include time trials, heat races, and a B-main; however, the format will ultimately be determined by the number of entries for the race.
Track gates will open at 5 p.m., with qualifying slated to begin at 7 p.m. The rain date, if needed, will be Sunday, Sept. 5, at 7 p.m. over the Labor Day holiday.
2010 358/360 Sprint Car Open Purse: 1) $8,000 2) $5,000 3) $3,400 4) $3,100 5) $2,550 6) $1,600 7) $1,450 8) $1,300 9) $1,225 10) $1,000 11) $650 12) $600 13) $550 14-25) $500
~Title sponsor NRG Controls North, Inc. is a full-service commercial controls company and systems integrator specializing in automated building controls and security systems for both the public and private sectors, including hospitals, universities, public schools, prisons, office buildings, and manufacturing facilities, to name a few.
Mr. Brian Scandle, President, and Mr. Jeff Edmunds, Vice President, of NRG Controls North, made the announcement today in hopes of attracting a stellar field of race teams to the venerable half-mile dirt track to compete in this historic race in the northeastern United States for the 358 and 360 sprint car divisions.
The top five positions combined will pay out more than $22,000 in prize money, with $5,000 to finish second, $3,400 for third, $3,100 for fourth, and $2,550 to finish fifth. The race will pay $1,000 to finish tenth and $500 to start.
The 358/360 Open will be a tribute to the speedway’s late five-time sprint car champion Jim Nace, who was instrumental in helping to establish the 358 sprint car division as the track’s weekly headline open wheel division in 2001. Nace, who campaigned his popular Fast Tees No. 6 as both a driver and car owner in recent years, died last November following a seven-year battle with cancer.
The fast qualifier for the 358/360 Open will receive $100 for the Fast Tees Fast Time Award in Memory of Jim Nace plus a Hoosier racing tire from Miller’s Racing Parts of Mechanicsburg.
Tentatively, the qualifying format for the race will include time trials, heat races, and a B-main; however, the format will ultimately be determined by the number of entries for the race.
Track gates will open at 5 p.m., with qualifying slated to begin at 7 p.m. The rain date, if needed, will be Sunday, Sept. 5, at 7 p.m. over the Labor Day holiday.
2010 358/360 Sprint Car Open Purse: 1) $8,000 2) $5,000 3) $3,400 4) $3,100 5) $2,550 6) $1,600 7) $1,450 8) $1,300 9) $1,225 10) $1,000 11) $650 12) $600 13) $550 14-25) $500
~Title sponsor NRG Controls North, Inc. is a full-service commercial controls company and systems integrator specializing in automated building controls and security systems for both the public and private sectors, including hospitals, universities, public schools, prisons, office buildings, and manufacturing facilities, to name a few.
Nate's win on July 3rd!!
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2nd Win of the Season!!
SELINSGROVE, Pa. – Nate Snyder of Halifax made a last-lap, final-turn pass by Pat Cannon of Etters to win the ninth annual Middleswarth Potato Chips Firecracker Special for 358 sprint cars at Selinsgrove Speedway Saturday night.
For Snyder, driving the Pro Lawn/Expert Settlement Services No. 56, the $2,000 victory in the 30-lap race marked his second of the season and the 16th of his career at Selinsgrove. Snyder previously won the Firecracker race as a 40-lap contest in 2005. His win Saturday night also ended the four-race winning streak held by Cannon, who was the night’s fast qualifier for the fourth time this season with a lap of 18.236.On lap three, the No. 3 driven by Pat Cannon rocketed into the third position. Cannon then passed Nornhold for second on the sixth lap. Nate Snyder, who started seventh, advanced to third using the high line of the speedway on the seventh circuit.
By lap eight, the leaders began to encounter slower traffic, creating a close, high-speed chase for the lead between Franek, Cannon, and Snyder. On the 15th circuit, Snyder made a thrilling outside pass by both Cannon and Franek for the lead exiting the second turn. While Snyder set a torrid pace, Cannon kept the new leader in his sites. Racing down the backstretch, Cannon took the lead for first time with an inside pass by Snyder on the 19th circuit.
With five laps remaining, it appeared to be Cannon’s race as he began to distance himself from Snyder in traffic. On the final lap, however, Snyder quickly gained real estate and made a spectacular pass by Cannon racing off turn four for the lead and win by just .06 of a second. Cannon settled for second with Franek, Blane Heimbach, and TJ Stutts rounding out the top
five.
For Snyder, driving the Pro Lawn/Expert Settlement Services No. 56, the $2,000 victory in the 30-lap race marked his second of the season and the 16th of his career at Selinsgrove. Snyder previously won the Firecracker race as a 40-lap contest in 2005. His win Saturday night also ended the four-race winning streak held by Cannon, who was the night’s fast qualifier for the fourth time this season with a lap of 18.236.On lap three, the No. 3 driven by Pat Cannon rocketed into the third position. Cannon then passed Nornhold for second on the sixth lap. Nate Snyder, who started seventh, advanced to third using the high line of the speedway on the seventh circuit.
By lap eight, the leaders began to encounter slower traffic, creating a close, high-speed chase for the lead between Franek, Cannon, and Snyder. On the 15th circuit, Snyder made a thrilling outside pass by both Cannon and Franek for the lead exiting the second turn. While Snyder set a torrid pace, Cannon kept the new leader in his sites. Racing down the backstretch, Cannon took the lead for first time with an inside pass by Snyder on the 19th circuit.
With five laps remaining, it appeared to be Cannon’s race as he began to distance himself from Snyder in traffic. On the final lap, however, Snyder quickly gained real estate and made a spectacular pass by Cannon racing off turn four for the lead and win by just .06 of a second. Cannon settled for second with Franek, Blane Heimbach, and TJ Stutts rounding out the top
five.
THOUGHTS & PRAYERS WITH JESSE HOCKETT AND FAMILY
“Perhaps they are not stars, but rather openings in heaven where the love of our lost ones pours through and shines down upon us to let us know they are happy.”
5/26/2010
Today, Jesse Hockett lost his life due to a tragic electrical accident, while preparing the race trailer for the next five nights of racing.
Jesse was an absolutely amazing racer and he proved that again this past weekend, winning all three nights, but more importantly Jesse was just plain and simple an awesome person. Would help anyone at anytime no matter who or what it was.
He had a heart of gold and showed it every day. He was a person that just made the world a better place.
Jesse was a great friend to everyone he knew, and a great and loving husband to his wife Tina Marie.
He will be deeply missed by all who knew him and sympathy's go out to his wife, family and many of many friends across the world. R.I.P Rocket, we Love You bud and will see you and Daniel again one day.
5/26/2010
Today, Jesse Hockett lost his life due to a tragic electrical accident, while preparing the race trailer for the next five nights of racing.
Jesse was an absolutely amazing racer and he proved that again this past weekend, winning all three nights, but more importantly Jesse was just plain and simple an awesome person. Would help anyone at anytime no matter who or what it was.
He had a heart of gold and showed it every day. He was a person that just made the world a better place.
Jesse was a great friend to everyone he knew, and a great and loving husband to his wife Tina Marie.
He will be deeply missed by all who knew him and sympathy's go out to his wife, family and many of many friends across the world. R.I.P Rocket, we Love You bud and will see you and Daniel again one day.
Selinsgrove Speedway's Most Popular Driver
Well he did it again. Nate Snyder has topped all the drivers at his home track of Selinsgrove Speedway to win the 1st round and move on to the finals in 3 weeks.
Nate (Last years Central PA 358 Point Series Most Popular Driver) scored 467 votes to easily win this weeks poll. Nate had 37% of all the votes cast this week.
Larry Kelleher was 2nd in the fan voting with 311 votes and 24% of the total votes.
In what turned out to be a very close race for the final 3 spots to the finals, Jessica Anderson would finish 3rd with 63 votes (5%), and tied for the final 2 spots where Blane Heimbach and Jason Shultz who both had 62 votes (4%)
Just missing the finals whereT. J. Stutts(who came up 1 vote shy with 61 votes) and Colby Womer, Pat Cannon, and Scott Flammer all would come up 2 votes shy with 60 votes.
Nate Snyder, Larry Kelleher , Jessica Anderson, Blane Heimbach, and Jason Shultz will all move to the finals where they will meet Logan Schuchart, Troy Becker, Jeff Rohrbaugh, Joe Trone Jr., and Brad McClelland who where the top 5 at Trail Way Speedway last week.
This week we will have the top drivers from Williams Grove Speedway battle it out to see which 5 drivers will make it to the finals for a chance to win the Huge Central PA 358 Point Series Most Popular Driver Trophy.
Heffner Racing Enterprises
It's official! Reigning Selinsgrove Speedway track champion and most recent feature winner Nate Snyder will pilot the Lelands.com #27 car at the URC/358 sprint car Jack Gunn Memorial Challenge at the track, Saturday, May 15! Welcome Nate, from Heffner Racing and partner Scrub A Dub Performance Car Wash!
SNYDER BECOMES FIFTH DIFFERENT 358 SPRINT WINNER
SELINSGROVE, Pa. – Defending track champion Nate Snyder of Halifax drove to his first victory in almost two years in the 25-lap 358 sprint car feature Saturday night at Selinsgrove Speedway. He became the fifth different winner in as many races this season at the track.
Snyder, driving the Pro Lane/Expert Settlement Services No. 56, inherited the lead on lap 23 when Bob Beidleman’s car reportedly ran out of fuel while leading. The victory was the 15th of Snyder’s career at Selinsgrove.
Second-place starter Scott Flammer led the first lap of the 358 sprint car feature with fourth-place starter Bob Beidleman in close pursuit. Racing out of turn four on the second circuit, Beidleman made an outside pass by Flammer to take the lead.
On lap four, last week’s winner and 15th-place starter Colby Womer slid sideways in turn four but was able to rejoin the race. When the race resumed, 11th-place starter Nate Snyder horsepowered his way around several cars for a run in the top five. A lap later, Beidleman was leading Flammer, Snyder, polesitter Mike Walter, and fifth-place starter Ryan Kissinger.
By lap 16, Snyder was beginning to reel in Beidleman in traffic. On a lap 21 restart, Snyder attempted a low pass for the lead entering turn one to no avail as Beidleman maintained his momentum around the top of the race track. Misfortune struck Beidleman on the 23 lap when his race car reportedly ran out of fuel and coasted to a stop on the backstretch.
Snyder inherited the lead for the restart with 10th-place starter Pat Cannon in second. Snyder opened up a comfortable lead with two laps remaining and took the checkered flag 1.7 seconds ahead of Cannon, point leader and 12th-place starter TJ Stutts, 20th-place starter Blane
Heimbach, and Walter.
58 Sprint Cars – 33 Entries
25-Lap A-Main: 1) 56 Nate Snyder 2) 3 Pat Cannon 3) 2T TJ Stutts 4) 12 Blane Heimbach 5) 63 Mike Walter 6) 37 Scott Flammer 7) 66 Ryan Kissinger 8) 19 Colby Womer 9) 22T Matt Boland 10) 76 Larry Kelleher 11) 2S Jason Shultz 12) 5B Josh Beard 13) 7 Joey Borich 14) 81 Bob Beidleman 15) 71Jessica Anderson 16) 769 Steve Nederostek 17) 1 Brian Nornhold 18) 21 Duane
Mausteller 19) 21T Kevin Nouse 20) 16H Matt Horst 21) 14 Matt Heimbach 22) 5 Phil Walter 23) 99K Cody Keller 24) 23M Tom Wise (28 of Chuck Paige did not start the feature; 769 of Steve Nederostek was alternate starter)
Heat Winners: Scott Flammer, Jason Shultz, Chuck Paige, Pat Cannon
Consolation Winner: Duane Mausteller
Snyder, driving the Pro Lane/Expert Settlement Services No. 56, inherited the lead on lap 23 when Bob Beidleman’s car reportedly ran out of fuel while leading. The victory was the 15th of Snyder’s career at Selinsgrove.
Second-place starter Scott Flammer led the first lap of the 358 sprint car feature with fourth-place starter Bob Beidleman in close pursuit. Racing out of turn four on the second circuit, Beidleman made an outside pass by Flammer to take the lead.
On lap four, last week’s winner and 15th-place starter Colby Womer slid sideways in turn four but was able to rejoin the race. When the race resumed, 11th-place starter Nate Snyder horsepowered his way around several cars for a run in the top five. A lap later, Beidleman was leading Flammer, Snyder, polesitter Mike Walter, and fifth-place starter Ryan Kissinger.
By lap 16, Snyder was beginning to reel in Beidleman in traffic. On a lap 21 restart, Snyder attempted a low pass for the lead entering turn one to no avail as Beidleman maintained his momentum around the top of the race track. Misfortune struck Beidleman on the 23 lap when his race car reportedly ran out of fuel and coasted to a stop on the backstretch.
Snyder inherited the lead for the restart with 10th-place starter Pat Cannon in second. Snyder opened up a comfortable lead with two laps remaining and took the checkered flag 1.7 seconds ahead of Cannon, point leader and 12th-place starter TJ Stutts, 20th-place starter Blane
Heimbach, and Walter.
58 Sprint Cars – 33 Entries
25-Lap A-Main: 1) 56 Nate Snyder 2) 3 Pat Cannon 3) 2T TJ Stutts 4) 12 Blane Heimbach 5) 63 Mike Walter 6) 37 Scott Flammer 7) 66 Ryan Kissinger 8) 19 Colby Womer 9) 22T Matt Boland 10) 76 Larry Kelleher 11) 2S Jason Shultz 12) 5B Josh Beard 13) 7 Joey Borich 14) 81 Bob Beidleman 15) 71Jessica Anderson 16) 769 Steve Nederostek 17) 1 Brian Nornhold 18) 21 Duane
Mausteller 19) 21T Kevin Nouse 20) 16H Matt Horst 21) 14 Matt Heimbach 22) 5 Phil Walter 23) 99K Cody Keller 24) 23M Tom Wise (28 of Chuck Paige did not start the feature; 769 of Steve Nederostek was alternate starter)
Heat Winners: Scott Flammer, Jason Shultz, Chuck Paige, Pat Cannon
Consolation Winner: Duane Mausteller
Welcoming a New Sponsor
We wanted to welcome a new sponsor to the #56 car: Matt Shuman Construction 435 Oliver Street, Newport, PA 17074-1225(717) 567-6343
"Do not let your hearts be troubled. Trust in God; trust also in me" (John 14:1) RIP Jesse Masterpool
1st Race of the Season
The trailer is loaded & we are ready for Williams Grove tonight. We want to thank all of our sponsors & support from everyone who helped get ready for the 2010 season. Good luck to all the teams & drivers ...wishing everyone a safe race tonight.
Snyder, Rine, Smith & Dunham Take Home The Gold
Track champions Nate Snyder of Halifax (358 sprint cars), Jeff Rine of Danville (late models), Jason Smith of Williamsport (pro stocks), Marlin Dunham of Selinsgrove (roadrunners), and Todd Hoover of Mt. Pleasant Mills (micro sprint cars) were also the recipients of custom championship rings from Foss Jewelers of Selinsgrove.
Snyder, driving the Art Lindsay Construction/Pro Lawn/Expert Settlement Services No. 56, won his first career A&A Auto Stores 358 sprint car track title at Selinsgrove Speedway without a single victory this season. Snyder drove to 16 top ten finishes in the division’s 19 events. He was crowned as the division’s sixth different champion since the 358 sprint cars became the track’s weekly open wheel attraction in 2001.
Paula Long-Schick presented Hard Charger awards in memory of her father, former late model champion Paul Long, to Nate Snyder (sprints), Jeff Rine (late models), Jason Smith (pro stocks), and Keith Bissinger (roadrunners).
The 358 sprint car season opener is scheduled for 6 p.m. Saturday, March 27. The following weekend, Saturday, April 3, Selinsgrove Speedway will present the rescheduled 358 Sprint Car Open that was cancelled due to rain this fall. The 30-lap A-main will pay $3,000 to win.
Snyder, driving the Art Lindsay Construction/Pro Lawn/Expert Settlement Services No. 56, won his first career A&A Auto Stores 358 sprint car track title at Selinsgrove Speedway without a single victory this season. Snyder drove to 16 top ten finishes in the division’s 19 events. He was crowned as the division’s sixth different champion since the 358 sprint cars became the track’s weekly open wheel attraction in 2001.
Paula Long-Schick presented Hard Charger awards in memory of her father, former late model champion Paul Long, to Nate Snyder (sprints), Jeff Rine (late models), Jason Smith (pro stocks), and Keith Bissinger (roadrunners).
The 358 sprint car season opener is scheduled for 6 p.m. Saturday, March 27. The following weekend, Saturday, April 3, Selinsgrove Speedway will present the rescheduled 358 Sprint Car Open that was cancelled due to rain this fall. The 30-lap A-main will pay $3,000 to win.
2009 SELINSGROVE SPEEDWAY TRACK CHAMPION
Selinsgrove Speedway's most popular driver
Well the results are in. The fans have voted and the winner is Nate Snyder.
Nate won with 202 votes and 29% of the votes cast. It was not even close for Nate as he walked away with the win.
Derek Locke came in 2nd with a total of 122 votes or 17% of the vote total.
Blane Heimbach finished 3rd with a total of 82 votes and 12% of the final vote.
4ht was Phil Walter with 61 votes and 5th was Jessica Anderson with 55 votes. Both drivers had 8% of the vote.
All 5 drivers will be moving on to the finals to see who is the most popular driver in the Central PA in the 358 division.
Nate won with 202 votes and 29% of the votes cast. It was not even close for Nate as he walked away with the win.
Derek Locke came in 2nd with a total of 122 votes or 17% of the vote total.
Blane Heimbach finished 3rd with a total of 82 votes and 12% of the final vote.
4ht was Phil Walter with 61 votes and 5th was Jessica Anderson with 55 votes. Both drivers had 8% of the vote.
All 5 drivers will be moving on to the finals to see who is the most popular driver in the Central PA in the 358 division.
The most Popular driver in Central PA. Well the fans have spoken loud and clear. The finals for the most popular driver award in the 358 division has been won (by a large margin) to Nate Snyder.
Nate won the voting with a total of 826 votes. Most of the votes came in a 12 hr. period between Sunday night and Monday morning when Nate scored 500 votes during that period. His fans kept on voting the rest of the week and the other drivers had no chance of making up the difference. Nate would score a whopping 41% of the total vote.
Nicole Bower would come home in 2nd place with 257 votes.
Chad Criswell would finish 3rd with 231 votes.
Congratulations to Nate on winning the Most Popular Drive Award for the 358 division. I will be making arrangements to hand the trophy to Nate for winning the award. I will be presenting the award to Mr. Snyder at Fall Fest at Williams Grove Speedway on October 24th.
Nate won the voting with a total of 826 votes. Most of the votes came in a 12 hr. period between Sunday night and Monday morning when Nate scored 500 votes during that period. His fans kept on voting the rest of the week and the other drivers had no chance of making up the difference. Nate would score a whopping 41% of the total vote.
Nicole Bower would come home in 2nd place with 257 votes.
Chad Criswell would finish 3rd with 231 votes.
Congratulations to Nate on winning the Most Popular Drive Award for the 358 division. I will be making arrangements to hand the trophy to Nate for winning the award. I will be presenting the award to Mr. Snyder at Fall Fest at Williams Grove Speedway on October 24th.
2009 POINT STANDINGS FOR SELINSGROVE SPEEDWAY
1. Nate Snyder - 5220
2. Blane Heimbach -5140
3. TJ Stutts -4900
4. Phil Walter -4550
5. Mike Walter-4220
6. Colby Womer-4120
7. Davie Franek-4095
8. Matt Heimbach-3955
9. Scott Flammer-3940
10.Jeff Furlong - 3820
