Brian Hirthler sweeps the night with his 6th points race and the 2022 points championship at Grandview Speedway

Brian Hirthler eluded a 10 car tangle, spins, and just a couple of old fashioned wrecks to take the win and a trip to victory lane from his 18^th starting position and posted his sixth win of the season.

In addition, Brian also won the 2022 Grandview Sportsman points championship for his 3^rd championship – 2017, 2020 and now 2022 .

On the first lap there was a 10 car pileup on the bottom lane that brought out a lengthy red flag.  Mike Burrows took the early lead from his 5^th starting position only to relinquish the lead to Adie Delliponti on lap 4 just before another lengthy red flag for the hard crash and roll of Parker Guldin on the back stretch.  On the ensuing restart Burrows reclaimed the lead as Delliponti fell to 3^rd and Kyle Smith moved into 2^nd with an eye on the leader Burrows.  On lap 16 Smith took the lead from Burrows with Brian Hirthler following him right into 2^nd place.  On lap 21 the fifth and final yellow flew for the leader Kyle Smith’s broken axle which gave the lead to Brian Hirthler.  On the final restart Hirthler pulled away and took the checkered flag by a 4 second margin of victory.

Heat winners for the 37 car sportsman field were Chris Esposito, Josh Adams, Zach Steffey and Keith Haring.   The last chance consolation was won by Kaitlyn Bailey and Jimmy Leiby.

SPORTSMAN FEATURE FINISH (25 laps): 1. BRIAN HIRTHLER, 2. Michael Burrows, 3. Adrianna Delliponti, 4. Cody Manmiller, 5. Dakota Kohler, 6. Dylan Hoch, 7. Jimmy Leiby, 8. Cole Stangle, 9. Jesse Landis, 10. Josh Adams, 11. Mike Schneck Jr., 12. Steve Young, 13. Decker Swinehart, 14. Keith Haring, 15. Matt Clay, 16. Zach Steffy, 17. Kaitlyn Bailey, 18. Kyle Smith, 19. Kenny Bock, 20. Nathan Mohr, 21. Parker Guldin, 22. Nathan Horn, 23. Chris Esposito, 24. Mike Myers, 25. Ryan Graver, 26. Jesse Hirthler

DID NOT QUALIFY: Joey Vaccaro, Mark Gaugler, Kyle Hartzell, Molly Struss, Xavier Sprague, Troy Conrad, Logan Bauman, Mark Mohr, Colton Perry, Brad Force, Gage Phillips

The Freedom 76 weekend begins on Friday, September 16 with the 9^th annual Freedom 38 Sportsman Championship race paying $2000 to the winner, along with qualifying events plus practice time for Modified drivers wishing to participate in the Freedom 76.

On Friday, pit gates open at 3 pm with grandstand gates opening at 5:30 pm. and racing at 7:30 pm. Adult Grandstand admission is just $5, while children ages 11 and under are admitted for free. Pit admission on Friday is $35, and no license is required. There is no rain date for the Friday event.

On Saturday, September 17, the 52^nd annual Freedom 76 will be run for the 358 Modifieds paying $30,060 to the winner. The program will include qualifying heats, consolation races, a cash dash along with the Schaeffer Racing Minuteman 20 leading to the 76-lap championship feature. Pit gates open at 9 am for inspections, Grandstand ticket windows open at 3 pm. with racing starting at 7 pm. Fans will be able to enter the Grandstand areas between 9 am. and 12 Noon to reserve seats with blankets.

Adult Grandstand tickets on Saturday will be $40, while children ages 6-11 are $10, with children ages 5 and under admitted for free. Pit admission will be $45, and no license is required. There will be no advanced tickets sold for this event, and the rain date is Saturday, September 24.