It was a rough night to be the early race leader at Linda’s Speedway on June 28.
Jason Dunkleberger was the only driver that was leading early in an event and went on the win. Dunkleberger bested the field of four Sharp Mini Late Models taking the checkered flag over Tucker Gordner, Jorgie Sweger and Dustin Dunkleberger.
The current point leader in 270 Micro Sprints isn’t going to start on the front row often and not be the guy in victory lane. Devin Harron showed the way for the first 19 laps of the feature Friday before Tommy Kunsman caught and passed the leader for the win in lap traffic. Kunsman, Harron and last week’s winner Mike Boyer were the top three finishers. Ben Stolz and Matt Fernsler were the top five finishers.
Ryan Greth raced into the top spot early in the Hyper Racing/Hoosier Tire Wingless 600 Micro Sprint feature event. Jesse Maurer creeped into the three-car battle for the race lead and eventually took the top spot on lap 18 from his seventh starting spot. Tommy Kunsman charged from ninth into second but settled there with Maurer taking the checkered flag first and ending Kunsman’s Linda’s Speedway winning streak. Ryan Groff came from eighth to finish in third. Greth and Tyler Lindsey rounded out the top ten finishers.
The two previous winners in the restricted 600 Micro Sprints did battle for the third win of the season. Logan Rumsey ran the inside line while Tyler Henry used the outside. Henry was eventually able to snap the lead away from Rumsey just past halfway and led the remainder of the way for the win. Rumsey was second with Hunter McFadden and Jude Siegel finishing out the field.
Ty Hoke looked poised to win his first Modified feature race on Friday before his car spun coming off of turn two on lap 14. The heartbreaker for Hoke turned into a classic battle between Ray Gradwell and Kenny Harris for the win. Harris was able to outmaneuver Gradwell to take the checkered flag. Gradwell was second followed by Matt Warner, Chaz Buchinsky, and Sam Scicchitano.
The white flag was in the air on the field. Chucky Kimmel was the race leader and Charles Wengerd was second. As Kimmel’s car entered turns one and two it spun handing the lead to Wengerd who withstood the late race restart to take the win. His second in a row. Troy Hostetter was second followed by Josh Demmy. Demmy came from last after a caution on the first lap of the feature. Dave McMeans enjoyed his best run of the season in fourth and Kimmel rebounded for fifth.
Next Friday, July 5, the 270, Winged 600, and 125 Micro Sprints will be racing. Details regarding the event will be posted on LindasSpeedway.com and Facebook throughout the week.
For more information on Linda’s Speedway you can visit the LindasSpeedway.com. You can also follow Linda’s Speedway on our various social media sites (Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram). You can also call the speedway hotline at 717-865-5330. Linda’s Speedway is located at 200 Silvertown Road, Jonestown, Pa 17038.
Gates open at 5:30 for weekly racing and practice starts at 7. Racing follows immediately after practice.
Linda’s Speedway admission to the grandstands continues to be $6 for adults (13 and over), $3 for ages 6-12, and 5 and under is free. Pit Admission or an all access pass to the pit area is available for $25.
In the event of rain, grandstand and pit passes will be honored unless qualifying is complete for the event, in which the features will be made up at a later time unless noted otherwise by speedway management. If an event is rained out and considered a complete cancelation, patrons may mail passes to the speedway with a self-addressed stamped envelope for a refund within 30 days of the event or their rain check will be good for free entry at one of the next two races.
Race Results for June 28, 2019
Fredericksburg Eagle Hotel 270 Micro Sprints
Heat 1- Devin Harron, Tommy Kunsman, Austin Graby, Mike Boyer, Christi Sweigart, Brandon Krock
Heat 2- Matt Fernsler, Scott Gingrich, Ben Stolz, Isaac Graby, Adam Harnish, Jesse Smith
Feature
1- Tommy Kunsman
2- Devin Harron
3- Mike Boyer
4- Ben Stolz
5- Matt Fernsler
6- Austin Graby
7- Cameron Smith
8- Scott Gingrich
9- Isaac Graby
10- Adam Harnish
11- Brandon Krock
12- Jesse Smith
13- Christi Sweigart
14- Brandon Heist
Hoosier Tire Wingless 600 Micro Sprints
Heat 1- Tommy Kunsman, Brandon Heist, Matt Warner, Ryan Groff, Jesse Maurer, Alec Quiggle
Heat 2- Dakota Barlet, Joey Amantea, Mike Thompson, Tyler Lindsay, Ryan Greth, Tyler Brehm
Feature
1- Jesse Maurer
2- Tommy Kunsman
3- Ryan Groff
4- Ryan Greth
5- Tyler Lindsay
6- Brandon Heist
7- Mike Thompson
8- Tyler Brehm
9- Dakota Barlet
10- Ryan Kunkle
11- Aidan Borden
12- Billy Koch
13- Joey Amantea
14- Ben Earnst
15- Buddy Hines
16- Fred Heinly
17- Matt Warner
18- Brevan Rothermel
19- Garyt Smith
20- Brianne Cronrath- Witmer
21- Earl Rice
22- Alec Quiggle
MGS Trailer Products Modifieds
Heat 1- Chaz Buchinksy, Kenny Harris, Matt Warner, Ty Hoke, Jarrett Sechrist, Joe Plunkett, Trent Warner
Heat 2- Sam Scicchitano, Ray Gradwell, Cody Manmiller, Dylan McCrone, Jeff Sechrist, Brian Blankenbiller
Feature
1- Kenny Harris
2- Ray Gradwell
3- Matt Warner
4- Chad Buchinsky
5- Sam Scicchitano
6- Ty Hoke
7- Jarrett Sechrist
8- Greg Carrico
9- Madyson Pacheco
10- Trent Warner
11- Joe Plunkett
12- Dylan McCrone
13- Brian Blankenbiller
14- Cody Manmiller
15- Corey Sechrist
16- Joe Carter
17- Jeff Sechrist
Appalachian Auto Chargers
Heat 1- Chris Smith, Chucky Kimmel, Eric Hollenbach, Charles Wengerd, Don Stoudt, Chris McCarr
Heat 2- Troy Hostetter, Dave McMeans, Sean Yeagley, Chris Cunnane, Josh Demmy, Bryan Rhinesmith
Feature
1- Charles Wengerd
2- Troy Hostetter
3- Josh Demmy
4- Dave McMeans
5- Chucky Kimmel
6- Bryan Rhinesmith
7- Paul Lambert
8- Darrel Wagner
9- Chris Cunnane
10- Sean Yeagley
11- Justin Riegel
12- Chris McCarr
13- Don Stoudt
14- David Fidler
15- Eric Hollenbach
16- Chris Smith
17- Chad Kreiser
DNS-
Late Models
Heat 1- Jason Dunkleberger, Tucker Gordner, Jorgie Sweger, Dustin Dunkleberger
Feature
1- Jason Dunkleberger
2- Trent Gordner
3- Jorgie Sweger
4- Dustin Dunkleberger
Restricted 600 Micro Sprints
Heat 1- Jude Siegel, Tyler Henry, Hunter McFadden, Logan Rumsey
Feature
1- Tyler Henry
2- Logan Rumsey
3- Hunter McFadden
4- Jude Siegel