May 13, 2026

Brett Kressley Scores 3rd Grandview Win of the Season  After Fierce Battle with Duane Howard

Brett Kressley took his 3rd Grandview win of the season with a lap 27 pass back of Duane Howard back for the win.

Brett Kressley in victory lane for 3rd Grandview win of season. Photo Credit: SDS Photography

Nate Brinker took the lead at the green until Brett Kressly took the lead on lap 14 from his 10th starting position.  On the 3rd and final restart (lap 18) of the night, Duane Howard took over the lead, but Kressley stayed within striking distance and battled side by side until he passed Howard back on lap 27 to take his 3rd trip to Grandview’s victory lane this season.

Heat race winners for the 37 car modified field were Ray Swinehart, Jon Kellner, Ryan Grim and  Brett Kressley.

 Justin Grim and Ryan Watt won the consolation races.

Brett Kressley (19k) and Duane Howard (15g) battle for lead. Photo Credit: SDS Photography

T.P. TRAILER NASCAR MODIFIED FEATURE FINISH (30 laps):

1.BRETT KRESSLEY, 2. Duane Howard, 3. Jon Kellner, 4. Craig Von Dohren, 5. Doug Manmiller, 6. Craig Whitmoyer, 7. Kyle Smith, 8. Ryan Watt, 9. Louden Reimert, 10. Nate Brinker, 11. Mike Gular, 12. Jeff Strunk, 13. Kevin Hirthler, 14. Jimmy Leiby, 15. John Willman, 16. Jared Umbenhauer, 17. Justin Grim, 18. Mike Lisowski, 19. Frank Yankowski, 20. Eddie Strada, 21. Ryan Beltz, 22. Darrin Schuler, 23. Ryan Grim, 24. Bryan Rhoads, 25. Joe Funk, 26. Eric Kormann, 27. Kevin Graver Jr., 28. Ray Swinehart

DID NOT QUALIFY:

Tim Buckwalter, Carroll Hine III, Bobby Trapper Jr., Chris Gambler, Cody Manmiller, Brian Hirthler, Eric Biehn, Chris Esposito, Ron Haring Jr.

HARD CHARGER: Ryan Watt +14

Next up on Saturday, July 13 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 featuring the Sportsman Firecracker 40. The program will consist of qualifying races leading up to the 30-lap Modified and 40-lap Sportsman main events.  Pit gates open at 4:00 and Spectator gates at 5:00 with hot laps at 6:00 and racing at 7:30.

Brett Kressley and crew watching track prep for feature. Photo Credit: SDS Photography