Justin Grim Posts Career First Modified Win at Grandview

Justin Grim methodically moved through the field from his 6^th starting position to take the lead from Ron Haring Jr on lap 23 and then held off a late charge by Eddie Strada to take his first trip to Grandview’s victory lane – “A dream come true.”

Polesitter Ron Haring Jr opened a sizeable gap on Ray Swinehart in second place and the field until cautions on lap 18 & 19 re-racked the field.  On lap 23 Justin Grim made his move to take over the lead from Haring.  On lap 25 Eddie Strada moved into 2^nd to challenge for the win but was Justin Grim taking the checkered flag and driving into victory lane.

Heat race winners for the 37-car field were Duane Howard from 9^th, Mike Laise, Rick Laubach from 5^th and Ron Haring Jr.

Consolation winners were Brett Kressley and Ryan Grim.

T.P. TRAILER NASCAR MODIFIED FEATURE FINISH (30 laps): 1. JUSTIN GRIM, 2. Eddie Strada, 3. Ron Haring Jr., 4. Cody Manmiller, 5. Mike Gular, 6. Bobby Trapper Jr., 7. Craig Von Dohren, 8. Doug Manmiller, 9. Mike Laise, 10. Ryan Watt, 11. Rick Laubach, 12. Jared Umbenhauer, 13. Brett Kressley, 14. Duane Howard, 15. Logan Watt, 16. Louden Reimert, 17. Kyle Smith, 18. Clay Butler, 19. Brian Hirthler, 20. Ryan Grim, 21. Carroll Hine III, 22. Craig Whitmoyer, 23. Jeff Strunk, 24. Ray Swinehart, 25. Chris Esposito, 26. Jon Kellner, 27. John Willman, 28. Eric Kormann

DID NOT QUALIFY: Eric Biehn, Chris Gambler, Darin Schuler, Kenny Bock, Bobby Trapper Sr., Tim Buckwalter, Bobby Gunther-Walsh, Glenn Owens, Matt Yoder

HARD CHARGER: Eddie Strada + 10

Next up on Saturday, August 9 will be the Forrest Rogers Memorial paying $10,000 to the Modified winner of a 50-lap feature along with a 25-lap sportsman feature. Hot laps at 6:15 and racing at 7:30 pm.