November 2, 2024

Hunter Iatalese taking the checkered flag for his first Grandview win. Photo Credit: SDS Photography

Hunter Iatalese Claims his First Career Sportsman Win at Grandview Speedway

Polesitter Hunter Iatalese took the lead on lap 1 and never looked back as he held off a closing Jessie Hirthler on the final lap in lapped traffic to pick up his first career win and trip to victory lane at Grandview Speedway.

Hunter Iatalese in victory lane at Grandview. Photo Credit: SDS Photography

Heat race winners for the 40 car sportsman field were Hunter Iatalese, Kaitlyn Bailey, Decker Swinehart and Ryan Graver.

 Brad Grim and Tyler James won the consolation races.

T.P. TRUCK EQUIPMENT NASCAR SPORTSMAN FEATURE FINISH (25 laps):

1. HUNTER IATALESE, 2. Jesse Hirthler, 3. Kyle Smith, 4. Steve Young, 5. Cody Manmiller, 6. Addison Meitzler, 7. Logan Watt, 8. Brad Grim, 9. Brian Hirthler, 10. Parker Guldin, 11. Ronnie Solomon, 12.  Michael Burrows, 13. Adrianna Delliponti, 14. Tyler James, 15. Ryan Graver, 16. Logan Bauman, 17. Molly Struss, 18. Dakota Kohler, 19. Mark Gaugler, 20. Nathan Horn, 21. Kaitlyn Bailey, 22. Zane Roth,  23. Andy Ressler, 24. Decker Swinehart, 25. Brett Gilmore, 26. Colton Perry, 27. Kenny Bock, 28. Kyle Hartzell

DID NOT QUALIFY: Nick Faust, Zach Steffey, Tom Miller, Jesse Landis, Mark Mohr, Dallas Breidenbach, Nathan Mohr, Keith Haring, Tom Miller Jr., Nicholas Hamm, BJ Joly, Mike Schneck Jr.,

Hunter Iatalese at Grandview Speedway. Photo Credit: SDS Photography

The show on Saturday, May 13 will include qualifying events for all three classes leading into a 30-lap T.P. Trailer Modified feature and 25-lap features for the T.P. Truck Equipment Sportsman and USAC EC Sprints Cars 25-lap feature.

NASCAR Sportsman Pit Notes to Follow

Hunter Iatalese in victory lane at Grandview. Photo Credit: SDS Photography