March 5, 2026

Duane Howard in victory lane at Grandview Speedway. Photo Credit: SDS Photography

Duane Howard Back in Victory Lane at Grandview Speedway

Duane Howard broke through and collected his first win of 2025 at Grandview Speedway.

Duane has been consistent in the past four races with a 3rd, 4th, 5th and 7th and now adds his long-awaited return to victory lane at Grandview.

Duane Howard at Grandview Speedway. Photo Credit: SDS Photography

Duane quickly moved from his 12th starting position into 2nd by lap 8 and then passed leader Bobby Trapper Sr for the lead on lap 10.  Duane held off the familiar faces of Jeff Strunk and Mike Gular in 2nd and 3rd respectively for his return to victory lane at Grandview.

Heat race winners for the 38 car field were Clay Butler, Bobby Gunther-Walsh, Ryan Watt & Eric Kormann.

Consolation winners were Louden Reimert and Rick Laubach.

Duane Howard (15g) three wide with Eddie Strada (33) and Bobby Gunther-Walsh. Photo Credit: SDS Photography

T.P. TRAILER NASCAR MODIFIED FEATURE FINISH (30 laps): 1. DUANE HOWARD, 2. Jeff Strunk, 3. Mike Gular, 4. Eddie Strada, 5. Brett Kressley, 6. Bobby Trapper Sr., 7. Louden Reimert, 8. Eric Kormann, 9. Ryan Watt, 10. Tim Buckwalter, 11. Logan Bauman, 12. Ryan Grim, 13. Kyle Smith, 14. Jared Umbenhauer, 15. Craig Whitmoyer, 16. John Willman, 17. Clay Butler, 18. Bobby Gunther-Walsh, 19. Cody Manmiller, 20. Bobby Trapper Jr., 21. Mike Laise, 22. Rick Laubach, 23. Chris Gambler, 24. Craig Von Dohren, 25. Carroll Hine III, 26. Logan Watt (P), 27. Doug Manmiller (P), 28. Justin Grim, 29. Darrin Schuler, 30. Eric Biehn

DID NOT QUALIFY: Matt Yoder, Ryan Beltz, Ray Swinehart, Brad Force, Jon Kellner, Brian Hirthler, Chris Esposito, Ron Haring Jr.

VP RACING FUELS HARD CHARGER: Brett Kressley +18

Duane Howard in victory lane. Photo Credit: SDS Photography

Next up on Tuesday July 1st is the Thunder on the Hill 410 Sprint cars & 358 Modified for PA Speed week.  Then next Saturday, July 5 will be T.P. Trailer & Truck Equipment Night with a NASCAR double-header featuring the T.P. Trailer Modifieds & T.P. Truck Equipment Sportsman starting at 7:30 pm.

Duane Howard (15g) and Logan Watt (4m) at Grandview. Photo Credit: SDS Photography