Kevin Graver, Kyle Smith & Dylan Swinehart Take Modified, Sportsman and Crate Victories at Grandview Speedway

Grandview Speedway hosted point race #13 and a tripleheader with the 4^th Crate special under pristine skies with bright sunshine and very comfortable weather conditions for July with no humidity.  The overflowed to the auxiliary pit are with over 80 entries in attendance for the three division program.

The modified feature was won by Kevin Graver Jr for his first Grandview modified victory of his career and after the “biggest one” wreck of the season collecting 14 cars on the front stretch.  Kyle Smith won the sportsman feature for the second week in a row.  The sportsman nightcap was won by Dylan Swinehart for his first career 602 crate win.

The modified feature was lead to green by Carroll Hine with Jordan Henn taking the early lead.  On lap 5 the “big one” happened on the front stretch and was the biggest mass pileup of the season involving 14 of the 29 cars in the feature.   The top three in points – Brett Kressley, Craig Von Dohren and Jared Umbenhauer all had their night ended by the biggest wreck of the season.  On lap 5 restart Kevin Graver took the lead over Jordan Henn and for the next 20 green flag laps developed a commanding lead over Jordan Henn and Doug Manmiller.  But on lap 25 the 3^rd and final caution flew resulting in a single file restart which Graver was able to take advantage of and gain quick separation from the field to cruise to his first career Grandview win of the season. 

In victory lane Kevin Graver Jr noted “I can’t believe I’m here.  The outside line was good early and on the restart I got a good start on the outside and was able to beat Jordan into turn 1 to take the lead.  After I got the lead I didn’t know who was coming but I knew Timmy Buckwalter was back there and he was fast so I just did my thing and stayed smooth in the bottom line and here we are in victory lane.  This is my 3^rd night of racing this week and that might had helped a bit.  I started to catch lapped traffic and that was concerning but I didn’t want to see that caution on lap 25 and was very happy it was a single file restarts.  I was able to stay in my rhythm and hold off Manmiller for the win.  This is my first modified win since 2001 and my first Grandview win ever and feels awesome.”

The top ten was rounded out by Doug Manmiller in second place followed by Jordan Henn, Mike Lisowski, Timm Buckwalter, Brad Arnold, Danny Bouc, Jeff Strunk, Brad Grim and Ryan Grim in 10^th place.

The heat races were won by Jordan Henn, Brad Grim and Timmy Buckwalter.  The last chance consolation was won by Brett Kressley.

Modified Feature (30-laps):

1. Kevin Graver Jr., 2. Doug Manmiller, 3. Jordan Henn, 4. Mike Lisowski, 5. Timmy Buckwalter, 6. Brad Arnold, 7. Danny Bouc, 8. Jeff Strunk, 9. Brad Grim, 10. Ryan Grim (provisional), 11. Ron Kline, 12. Kyle Weiss, 13. Carroll Hine III, 14. Nate Brinker, 15. Brett Gilmore, 16. Jesse Leiby, 17. Eric Biehn, 18. Brett Kressley, 19. Justin Grim, 20. Bobby Gunther Walsh, 21. Ryan Lilick, 22. Duane Howard, 24. Kevin Hirthler, 25. Craig Von Dohren, 19. Jared Umbenhauer, 27. Darrin Schuler, 28. Kyle Merkel, 29. DNS – Craig Whitmoyer  

DNQ: Ron Haring Jr., Jack Butler, Ray Swinehart, Mark Kratz, Dylan Swinehart and Cory Merkel.

The Sportsman were the first feature of the night which saw 69X of Wayne Rothenberger lead the field for the first 4 laps until Steve Young overtook the lead from his 7^th starting position.  Young was battling with Kyle Lilick for the lead when Kyle Smith ducked underneath of both of them to make a two for one pass into the lead on lap 14.  Kyle Smith held off Kyle Lilick and Brian Hirthler for his second consecutive trip to the sportsman victory lane.  

The top ten was rounded out by Kyle Lilick in second followed by Brian Hirthler, Dylan Hoch, Mark Kemmerer, Nathan Mohr, Steve Young, Tyler James, Jimmy Leiby and Dakota Kohler in 10^th place.

The heat races were won by Wayne Rothenberger, Steve Young and Adrianna Delliponti.  The consolation was won by Dakota Kohler.

Sportsman Feature (25-laps):

 1. Kyle Smith, 2. Kyle Lilick, 3. Brian Hirthler, 4. Dylan Hoch, 5. Mark Kemmerer, 6. Nathan Mohr, 7. Steve Young, 8. Tyler James, 9. Jimmy Leiby, 10. Dakota Kohler, 11. Lex Shive, 12. Matt Clay, 13. Kenny Bock, 14. Parker Guldin, 15. Mark Stofflet, 16. Colton Perry, 17. Chris Esposito, 18. Adrianna Delliponti, 19. Mark Gaugler, 20. Kenny Gilmore, 21. B.J. Joly, 22. Hunter Iatalese, 23. Mike Schneck, 24. Wayne Rothenberger, 25. Logan Bauman, 26. Decker Swinehart, 27. Joey Vaccaro.

DNQ: Bryan Rhoads, Kurt Betler, Brian Blankenbiller, Ryan Laise, Richie Hitzler, Cole Stangle, Brad Force, Cody Manmiller.

The final feature of the night was the 602 Crates which was lead for 4 laps by pole sitter Dylan Hoch until a flat tire took him to the pits and drew the first caution.   Dylan Swinehart inherited the lead on lap 4 and maintained a comfortable lead right to the checkered flag for his first trip to a 602 crate victory lane.

The top ten was rounded out by Jimmy Leiby, Ryan Grim, Kyle Smith, Decker Swinehart, Logan Bauman, Richie Hitzler, Parker Guldin, Tyler Peet and Glenn Strunk.

The heat races were won by Dylan Hoch, Dylan Swinehart and Kyle Smith.

602 Crate Sportsman Feature (25-laps):

 1. Dylan Swinehart, 2. Jimmy Leiby, 3. Ryan Grim, 4. Kyle Smith, 5. Decker Swinehart, 6. Logan Bauman, 7. Richie Hitzler, 8. Parker Guldin, 9. Tyler Peet, 10. Glenn Strunk, 11. Cody Kline, 12. Steve Hicks, 13. Dylan Hoch, 14. Rob Wosyluk, 15. Kris Ney, 16. Brian Blankenbiller, 17. Dakota Kohler, 18. Jason Duppel, 19. B.J. Joly, 20. Joey Vaccaro, 21. Tyler James, 22. Kenny Bock, 23. Cody Manmiller, 24. Ryan Laise.

The next race at Grandview Speedway is a Modified & Sportsman doubleheader on Saturday August 7^th with racing starting at 7:30 PM.