November 2, 2024

Decker Swinehart (83) and Jesse Hirthler (117) at Grandview Speedway. Photo Credit: RRI Photography

Decker Swinehart Claims his First Sportsman Win of 2023 at Grandview Speedway

Decker Swinehart took the lead on lap 6 from Nick Faust and led the remaining 19 laps of the 25 lap feature. Despite seven cautions and a strong late challenge for the lead by Brian Hirthler and Addison Meitzler; Decker Swinehart held on to take his first win and trip to Grandview’s victory lane for his 2023 season.

Decker Swinehart in victory lane at Grandview Speedway on 6/10/23. Photo Credit: RRI Photography

Heat race winners for the 38 car sportsman field were Ronny Solomon, Hunter Iatalese, Tom Miller Sr and Addison Meitzler.

Nat Mohr and Jordan Henn won the consolation races.

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

1. DECKER SWINEHART, 2. Brian Hirthler, 3. Addison Meitzler, 4. Jesse Hirthler, 5. Brett Gilmore, 6. Hunter Iatalese, 7. Logan Watt, 8. Michael Burrows, 9. Cody Manmiller, 10. Jordan Henn, 11. Nathan Mohr, 12. Zane Roth, 13. Jesse Landis, 14. Ryan Graver, 15. Logan Bauman (provisional), 16. Andy Ressler, 17. Kyle Smith, 18. Ronnie Solomon, 19. Nick Faust, 20. Mike Stofflet, 21. Adrianna Delliponti, 22. Mark Kemmerer, 23. TJ Mayberry, 24. Colton Perry, 25. Zach Steffey, 26. Tom Miller Sr., 27. Nicholas Hamm

DID NOT QUALIFY: Dakota Kohler, Parker Guldin, Tom Miller Jr., Keith Haring, Kenny Bock, Nathan Horn, Molly Struss, Kaitlyn Bailey, Mark Gaugler, Kyle Hartzell, Mike Schneck Jr.

Decker Swinehart (83) and Nathan Mohr (17m) at Grandview Speedway. Photo Credit: SDS Photography

Tuesday, June 13 – THUNDER ON THE HILL RACING SERIES –JESSE HOCKETT CLASSIC EASTERN STORM – USAC National Sprint Tour, 358 Modifieds* – 7:30 pm – PIONEER POLE BUILDINGS NIGHT

Next up on Saturday, June 17 will be a two-division program under the NASCAR Advance Auto Parts Weekly Series banner for the T.P. Trailer 358 Modifieds and T.P. Truck Equipment Sportsman. The program will consist of qualifying races leading up to the 30-lap Modified and 25-lap Sportsman main events with racing starting at 7:30 P.M.

Sportsman Pits Notes to Follow

Decker Swinehart in victory lane at Grandview Speedway on 6/10/23. Photo Credit: SDS Photography