Eric Kormann Wins Modified at Grandview Speedway

Eric Kormann passed Brian Hirthler in lapped traffic on lap16 and then held off Hirthler by the slim margin of .126 at the checkered flag to take the win of the green to checked nonstop feature in 7 minutes and 42 seconds.

Brian Hirthler and Eric Kormann battled wits for the lead during the entire 30 lap feature.  The green to checkered 7 minute and 42 second feature couldn’t come at a better time for Eric as both Craig Von Dohren and Brett Kressley were closing in for the lead.  Eric was able to hold off Brian Hirthler, CVD and Brett Kressley to post his first Weekly Grandview Points Race victory.

Heat races for the 34-car modified field were won by Ron Haring Jr, Bobby Trapper Jr and Justin Grim.

The consolation race was won by Kyle Smith.

T.P. TRAILER NASCAR MODIFIED FEATURE FINISH (30 laps): 1. ERIC KORMANN, 2. Brian Hirthler, 3. Craig Von Dohren, 4. Brett Kressley, 5. John Willman, 6. Ryan Watt, 7. Mike Gular, 8. Kevin Hirthler, 9. Ryan Grim, 10. Jeff Strunk, 11. Doug Manmiller, 12. Duane Howard, 13, Bobby Trapper Jr., 14. Cody Manmiller, 15 Louden Reimert, 16. Jon Kellner, 17. Jared Umbenhauer,  18. Justin Grim, 19. Jimmy Leiby, 20. Mike Laise, 21. Kyle Smith, 22. Eddie Strada, 23. Frank Yankowski, 24. Joe Funk, 25. Darrin Schuler, 26. Bryan Rhoads, 27. Tim Buckwalter, 28. Kevin Graver Jr., 29. Ron Haring Jr.

DID NOT QUALIFY: Ray Swinehart, Eric Biehn, Craig Whitmoyer, Chris Gambler, Carroll Hine III

HARD CHARGER: Jeff Strunk +14

Next up on Saturday, August 31 is a two-division program of modified and sportsman racing along with the Outlaw Racing Vintage Series.  Modified and Sportsman will have qualifying races leading up to the 25-lap Sportsman and 30-lap Modified 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.