November 5, 2024

Doug Manmiller (44) & Tim Buckwalter (23X) at Grandview Speedway. Photo Credit: SDS Photography

Father and Son Doug & Cody Manmiller Sweep Modified and Sportsman Double-header at Grandview Speedway    

The father and son of Doug and Cody Manmiller both posted wins in their respective class to be the second time in Grandview history that a father and son have won in the same night.

Doug Manmiller won the modified feature from his 14th starting position and passing Brett Kressley in 3rd, Tim Buckwalter in second and finally leader Jordan Henn to take the lead on lap 26.  Henn then drew the second caution on lap 26 after hitting the yoke tire.  Manmiller was able to hold back all comers on the lap 26 single file restart and make his first trip to victory lane of the 2022 season.

Doug Manmiller at Grandview Speedway. Photo Credit: SDS Photography

The 30 lap feature saw three leaders with Eric Biehn leading until lap 11 with Jordan Henn leading until lap 25 and Doug Manmiller taking the lead on lap 26 to the checkered flag.

Heat winners for the 38 car modified field were Brett Kressley, Eric Biehn, John Willman, and Craig Von Dohren.  Jared Umbenhauer and Kevin Graver won the last chance consolations.

Cody and Doug Manmiller (44) in the pits at Grandview Speedway. Photo Credit: SDS Photograpy

MODIFIED FEATURE FINISH (30 laps):

1.DOUG MANMILLER, 2. Tim Buckwalter, 3. Brett Kressley, 4. Jeff Strunk, 5. Eric Biehn, 6. John Willman, 7. Craig Von Dohren, 8. Nate Brinker, 9. Duane Howard, 10. Craig Whitmoyer, 11. Jared Umbenhauer, 12. Jesse Leiby, 13. Kevin Graver Jr., 14. Cory Merkel, 15. Ron Haring Jr., 16. Kevin Hirthler, 17. Brad Arnold, 18. Darrin Schuler, 19. Mike Laise, 20. Joe Funk, 21. Carroll Hine III, 22. Dan Waisempacher, 23. Justin Grim, 24. Bobby Gunther-Walsh, 25. Jordan Henn, 26. Brad Grim, 27. Ryan Beltz, 28. Mike Lisowski

DID NOT QUALIFY: Brad Brightbill, Ray Swinehart, Steve Swinehart, Dylan Swinehart, Bobby Trapper Jr., Dave Dissinger, Mark Kratz, Brett Gilmore, Glenn Owens, Kyle Lilick

Cody Manmiller (00) and Tyler James (13) at Grandview Speedway. Photo Credit: SDS Photography

Cody Manmiller started the feature from in 10th and was stuck in 9th for the first 10 laps.  The only caution of the race flew on lap 10 and on the ensuing restart Manmiller moved from 9th to 3rd.  After leading the race for 22 laps Hunter Iatalese could not hold off Manmiller from moving into the lead on lap 22 and taking the win by nearly a 2 second margin of victory and his first career trip to victory lane at Grandview Speedway.

The 33 car field saw heats won by Hunter Iatalese, Mark Gaugler and Mike Myers.  The last chance consolation was won by Dakota Kohler.   

Dylan Hoch (35) and Cody Manmiller (00) at Grandview Speedway. Photo Credit: SDS Photography

SPORTSMAN FEATURE FINISH (25 laps):

1. CODY MANMILLER, 2. Hunter Iatalese, 3. Tyler James, 4. Dylan Hoch, 5. Jimmy Leiby, 6. Nathan Horn, 7. Nathan Mohr, 8. Cole Stangle, 9. Mike Schneck Jr., 10. Mark Gaugler, 11. Brian Hirthler, 12. Parker Guldin, 13. Kyle Smith, 14. Jesse Hirthler, 15. Josh Adams, 16. Mike Myers, 17. Chris Esposito, 18. Dakota Kohler, 19. Adrianna Delliponte, 20. Kenny Bock, 21. Jesse Landis, 22. Joey Vaccaro, 23. Zane Roth, 24. Lex Shive

DID NOT QUALIFY: Logan Bauman, Matt Clay, Ryan Graver, Decker Swinehart, Anthony Raisner, Bryan Rhoads, Beau Drobot, Zach Steffey, Colton Perry

Sportsman qualifying heats at Grandview Speedway. Photo Credit: SDS Photography

UPCOMING EVENTS at Grandview Speedway:

Friday, June 10 – Outlaw Racing Series Enduro and Outlaw Racing Series Vintage – 7 pm.   

Saturday, June 11 – T.P. Trailer NASCAR Modifieds, T.P. Truck Equipment NASCAR Sportsman – 7:30 pm. 

Tuesday, June 14 – NAPA Auto Parts THUNDER ON THE HILL RACING SERIES – USAC National Sprint Series Eastern Storm Jesse Hockett Classic, Tri-Track Series 358 Modifieds – 7:30 pm. 

Saturday, June 18 – T.P. Trailer NASCAR Modifieds, T.P. Truck Equipment NASCAR Sportsman – 7:30 pm.

Saturday, June 25 – T.P. Trailer NASCAR Modifieds, T.P. Truck Equipment NASCAR Sportsman plus Outlaw Racing Series Vintage – 7:30 pm.

Modifieds at Grandview Speedway. Photo Credit: SDS Photography