Black Rock Recap

posted: 10/24/2010

Jeff Who?????? Folks in the Pizza Log Tour and Dundee NY area know who Jeff Hartman is now. Jeff won the Saturday night Pro Series / Pizza Log event from 9th position Saturday Night at Black Rock Speedway.

The Friday night preliminary event would set the stage for Saturday night as the Pa Crew was kept out of the top 3 by a very stout contingent of Pizza Log tour regulars.

After 2 rounds of qualifying Saturday on a the super fast Black Rock speedway the 1Z of Pro Series member Brock Zearfoss would find himself in a familiar place. On the front row of the A main. Brock would be joined by Pizza Log Tour regular and the Friday night preliminary winner #45 Davis Ferguson.

The B main was won by the Greth Racing #71 driven by Brett Arndt. The story of the night however was the drama building for the Pro Series title. Entering the final race of the season a mere 8 points would separate leader Ryan Greth and 2nd place Mike Rutherford. Sitting in 3rd just 46 points from Greth is substitute driver Chad Hough. Hough would be subbing the last two races for Jake Murphy who had to leave for college in England in September.

Rutherford would have a strong qualifying effort lining up 10th in the feature event with Greth needing to use the B main to enter the feature lineup. Greth would start 5th in the B main only to be involved in a 1st lap crash putting him to the rear of the field. At the checkered flag he would rebound back to 6th position which would put the 1J in 22nd second starting position in the A main 12 spots behind Mike Rutherford. Rutherford would need to finish 5 spots in front of Greth to secure the Pro Series title and the $2,500 top prize. 4 spots would create a tie and a co championship.

Then came the rains!!!!!!!!

Are you kidding me!!!!! It was a 20% chance of rain!!! It never rains at 20%!!!!! Unless you are trying to get a race in at Black Rock Speedway!!! I have to commend Shannon Doran for getting the 600's on the track. It was because of her efforts and tenacity that we were able to complete a very successful event.

When the green flag finally flew on the feature event it would be 3 wide going onto the first turn actually it was 3 wide just about everywhere on the track!!!! The rain had reconditioned an already fast racing surface. The 45 of David Ferguson would assume the lead in the first part of the event but he by no means was racing away from the field. You could cover the top half of the field with a blanket in the early rounds. This event would utilize a double file restart rule until half way thru the event. The double file restarts would keep the field tight which would ensure that the field not gets strung out. The 026 of Hartman would make a bold 4 wide move, in the middle of the turn to power to the lead at the half way point. The 026 of Hartman would hold off the 45 of Ferguson, the 1Z of Zearfoss and the 45X of Chuck Hebring and take the checkered flag along with the $1,500.00 paycheck!

Ryan Greth would finish in 9th position after starting 22nd and leave Black Rock as the 2010 600 Pro Series champion. Mike Rutherford, nursing a sick engine, would finish in 12th position and 2nd in the Pro Series standings.

The Black Rock event well exceeded my expectations. Dean Hoag and his crew gave us everything we needed to showcase the 600 class and the competitors didn't disappoint. Shannon Doran and Jim Radney and everyone at the Pizza Log Tour deserve all the credit for the success of Black Rock event. They have taken a class with no place to race and created an immensely successful and competitive series. Future co events are definitely going to be on the schedule as I feel it's vital for the success and of both Series for the 6oo class.

There are so many people that are vital to the success of the 600 Pro Series. Series Title sponsor Hoosier Tire Mid Atlantic, Primary series sponsor NPS Racing Engines along with all the associate sponsors.

Of coarse all the members of the Pro Series that have supported the races this season.

Barry Dicely who has worked with me to ensure that we provide a consistent and reliable tech procedure.

Last but not least I want to recognize Kim Murphy. I really don't know what I would do without her. She has rearranged her schedule so many times to make sure she could be there for me. Kim allows me to concentrate solely on what is happening on the track and in the pits. I would not even attempt to do a race without her by my side that is how important she is to me.

The 2010 Pro Series is in the books. It was a great season.......so where are you gonna race next year? Thank you............Wayne Lesher

The Blackrock Speedway qualifying chart has been posted. You can dowload it here: Linda's Qualiying Chart.pdf

Final Series Race

posted: 10/19/2010

This Saturday will be the last race of a very successful 2010 Pro Series campaign. Not including this weekend the Pro Series has averaged 40 cars per race!!!! That is including a 28 car field at Kutztown. I can't thank all the members and sponsors enough for the support we have received over the last two seasons. This year has been especially tough on local tracks in regards to car counts so to have the average the Pro Series does is amazing to me and a testament to the power of sticking together as a group.

There is a mere 8 points separating 1st and 2nd position. 46 points to third and less then 100 points to 5th. the top three positions are literally up in the air. With sunny skies forcasted but cool temps it will interesting to see who makes the haul to Black Rock.

This race also marks the start of what will hopefully become a 3 race series with our brothers from New York as Saturday will be a co- event with the Pizza Log Tour. We will be ultilizing a modified set of rules for the Saturday event. They will essentially be the same we are accustomed to with the following exceptions:

weight 790lbs
aftermarket rods are allowed ( no Titanium)
bladders are not required
Double file restarts to half way
everything else will follow U6SA 2010

This is one of the nicest paying events we have had and the payback thru is tremendous. In order to insure this type of pay back in the future we need to knock their socks off with a good car count. Black Rock is a very nice facilty in one of the most beautiful areas of the country you will see. Camping is allowed at the track and open fires are also allowed. There is usually a good crowd that stays at the track. On my first visit to the track three wide for the 600's wasn't uncommon. It is a very wide race track with progressive banking in the corners

Friday night is a Pizza Log tour event but all are invited to attend. Firday Night pays $500.00 to win Friday gates open at 4pm / Warmups at 5 / Racing at 6pm

Saturday gates open at 9am / Warmups at 11am / Racing at 1pm
From mapquest from center city harrisburg Total Travel Estimate: 3 hours 42 minutes / 192.72 miles

There is nothing bad about this event....Good Friends, Great Payout, Beautiful setting....

So where are you going to be this weekend?
...............Thank You...Wayne Lesher

Final Series Race

The final series race is Saturday 10/23 at Black Rock Speedway. Car entry is $25.00 with pit passes being $30.00. Blackrock is advertised as a 4/10 mile but that is against the outside rail. It has progressive banking in corners that will allow multiple racing grooves. Black Rock reminds me a lot of I-30 Speedway in Little Rock. Friday night is a Pizza Log Tour event that all Pro Series members are invited to participate in. The Friday night event follows the Pizza Log Tour rules and procedures make sure you know what they consist of www.600sprinttour.com

Black Rock Friday schedule:
Gates open at 4pm warmups at 5pm racing at 6pm

Black Rock Saturday Schedule:
Gates open at 9am Warmups at 11am Racing at 1pm

Path Valley Recap

posted: 10/09/2010

It was a good night to be alive. The air was crisp at Path Valley but the racing was HOT!!!! It really feels like football weather now but don't tell that to the 31 cars that signed into race #9 of the HTMA 600 Pro Series presented by NPS Racing engines.

With a guaranteed payout the decision was made to start all 31 cars. John Winslet and his crew didn't disappoint as the racing surface was about as good as it gets. It was super tacky and super fast for the heats. After two rounds of qualifying the 8C of Brian Carber would sit on top of the points.

Sitting 2nd in Pro Series standings Mike Rutherford would roll off 2nd with Ryan Wilson, Path Valley regular Timmie Barrick and the Cooke Roofing 2C of Heath Henley making up the top 5. Pro Series point co leader Ryan Greth would roll off in 9th and subbing for co leader Jake Murphy would be Chad Hough. Murphy left in September for college in England. Hough would start in 21st position.

At the drop of the green flag a couple cars would get out of shape causing the cars behind to scramble for room. 4 cars would tangle resulting in the 4j of Jesse Fitz flipping hard against the front stretch wall. Also involved was the 18 of Hough and the 18T of Luke Thomas. The 18T of Thomas would be able to continue but the night would be over for Hough and Fitz.

Carber would bring the field to the green a couple more times until everyone would settle in and start clicking off the laps. A long green flag run would allow Greth to move ahead from his 9th starting position to 5th. Carber would continue to lead but would be dogged by the 29 of Ryan Wilson. Mike Rutherford , fighting an ill handling race car would start sliding back.

A yellow flag on Lap 28 for the 25S of Tim Buckwalter who was in 6th position at the time would set the stage for a two lap shootout between Carber and Greth who had moved into the 2nd position.

Carber was strong all night long and would hold off Greth for the win. Greth would cross 2nd with Ryan Wilson 3rd the #7 of Timmie Barrick would get back into his 4th starting position after sliding back early and the #6 of Mike Rutherford would cross the line in 5th. Greth would leave Path Valley with an 8 point lead over now 2nd place Rutherford. Jake Murphy would slide back to 3rd by virtue of Hough not being able to continue after the first lap wreck.

I can't say thank you enough to everyone that came out tonite counts have been down all year and especially lately at Path Valley. John, Vicki and everyone at Path did an absolutely wonderful job and I can't say enough about the surface. RD12 in the heats and RD15 and RD12 in the feature!!!! It was smooth and super fast just as advertised. The final race of the 2010 600 Pro Series is 10/23 at Black Rock Speedway. The Saturday race is a co sanction with the 600 Pizza Log tour. Friday night is a Pizza Log Race and Saturday is the Pro Series/ Pizza Log race. Friday pays $500 to win with Saturday paying $1,500.00 to win. Remember all Pro Series members that came to Path will get tow money if they don't make the Saturday feature. Check out www.600proseries.com for more information. Thanks again everyone that came out tonite you are all awesome!!!

Wayne

Next Race at Path Valley on 10/8

posted: 9/29/2010

We have entered into an agreement with Path Valley to host race #9 of the HTMA 600 Pro Series presented by NPS Racing engines. Car entry will be $40.00 and pit pass is $20.00 Gates open at 5 pm warm-ups are at 7pm. John always has a good surface that is easy on tires. Path has a tough year with 600 car counts. Path Valley is arguably the best racing surface around let's show John some love and get a really nice car count. Points are over at most tracks now and Path is an easy tow just off the turnpike. Also, the payout is guaranteed.......thank you

Greenwood Valley Action Pro Series Has Been Canceled

posted: 9/27/2010

The Greenwood Valley Action Pro Series for 10/9 has been canceled. The Pro Series event was to be part of the Blaise Alexander race. Greenwood ultilizes a qualifier the Saturday before. The top two finishers of the prior weeks event are guaranteed a top 12 starting position. I was willing to compromise and guarantee a provisional starting position but we could not come to terms on that compromise. I have been in contact with John Winslet of Path Valley speedway to see if the series could race at his track on 10/8. If anyone would like to sponsor the $500.00 winners share of the purse that would certainly help with John's decision on whether or not to host another Pro Series event. As soon as I have info on Path Valley I will let everyone know....thank you......Wayne

Pro Series Lindas Recap

posted: 9/11/2010

32 cars signed in for race # 8 of the 2010 HTMA 600 Pro Series presented by NPS Racing Engines. The talk for most of the last two weeks had not been how tight the Pro Series points are but instead focused on the lack of rain for the past couple months. The staff at Lindas did an admirable job preparing the surface considering the situation they were up against. After two rounds of qualifying Pro Series member Heath Henley would sit on top of the points followed by Luke Thomas and current Lindas s Speedway point leader Ryan Wilson who was driving a car provided by Hyper Racing. Pro Series point leader Mike Rutherford would roll off in 10th position. Rutherford would also be in another car by virtue of his engine expiring in warm ups. The B main was won by Ryan Greth. 25 cars would take the green flag for the feature event. Henley would jump out to the early lead followed by Thomas and Wilson. Wilson would waste no time getting to Henley and tying himself to the rear Bumper of the Cooke Roofing 2c of Henley. Wilson would look underneath Henley a few times only to have him close the door finally carrying his momentum around the top of the race track Wilson would pull off the pass and assume the lead. Once in front Wilson would pull away and take the checkered flag. Henley would finish 2nd followed by Brock Zearfoss and Luke Thomas. Pro Series point leader Mike Rutherford was scored in 16th position . An incident with Rutherford and another car would cause Rutherford to spin in the infield bringing out the yellow flag. Rutherford would not stop but because the track thru the yellow flag he would have to tag the rear of the field.

By virtue of Rutherford finishing in 16th position the Pro Series points lead will be shared by Ryan Greth and Jake Murphy . Rutherford would go to 3^rd just 2 points behind the leaders. Race #9 will be at Greenwood valley action track 10/9

The Linda's Speedway qualifying chart has been posted. You can dowload it here: Linda's Qualiying Chart.pdf

Lanco Pro Series event recap

posted: 8/22/2010

Courtesy of Barry Angstadt

Newmanstown, Pa. - August 21 - Ryan Greth held off a last lap challenge from Brock Zearfoss to notch the victory in Saturday night's HTMA 600 Pro Series event at Lanco's Clyde Martin Memorial Speedway.

The triumph was Greth's second of the season with the touring HTMA 600 Pro Series Presented by NPS Racing Engines. This one came with the top wing bolted onto his Hyper Racing, NPS Racing Engines, Wayne Lesher owned, No. 1J. His first Pro Series win, recorded in July at the Hamlin Speedway, occurred in a wingless event.

The HTMA 600 Pro Series Presented by NPS Racing Engines brought a terrific field of 49 cars that was pared down to 24 for the 30-lap feature race. Greth, from New Cumberland, Pa., started on the pole by virtue of earning the most points in the series' dual heat race qualifying format.

Greth bolted into the lead at the outset, with Zearfoss chasing him while Ben Murphy and Jimmy Robertson battled for the third position. Murphy fell out of the race with mechanical problems after 19 circuits, leaving Mike Dicely and Heath Hehnly to fight with Robertson.

With only two yellow flags to slow the pace of the 30-lapper and the final 18 tours run under green, lapped traffic became an issue for the leaders. Greth was careful in picking his way through the backmarkers, allowing Zearfoss to close in as the race neared its conclusion.

Wheeling the Susquehanna Valley Speed Shop, Moose's LZ, PACE Chassis No. 1, Zearfoss made a last ditch effort to dive under the leader in turns three and four on the final lap. Greth, running a higher lane, used his momentum to thwart the attack, dashing to the checkered flag with a half-second advantage over Zearfoss. .

The victory enabled Greth to jump three spots in the Pro Series point standings, propelling him from fifth to second. He trails leader Mike Rutherford by 18 points with three races remaining on the 2010 Pro Series schedule.

"I have to thank Wayne Lesher for giving me the opportunity to drive his car; we've had a real good year so far," stated Greth in his post race interview. "And thanks to my parents for putting me in a racecar when I was young; I have so much fun doing this. Oh, and thanks to Mike Dicely...he builds the best cars in this business," added Greth as Dicely, his boss at Hyper Racing, gave him a thumbs-up.

Dicely survived a late race duel with Hehnly to finish third, with Hehnly and Robertson rounding out the top five. The 49 cars were split into two rounds of five qualifying heats, with Zearfoss, Pete Skias, Bruce Ginther Jr., Brett Schoenly, Tyler Esh, Dicely, Greth, Hehnly, Jason Morrison, and Mike Rutherford emerging victorious. The 20-lap B-Main was won by Tyler Ross.

The Lanco qualifying chart has been posted. You can dowload it here: Lanco Qualiying Chart.pdf

Congratulations to Pro Series Members

posted: 8/19/2010

Congratulations to Pro Series member Luke Thomas for a dominating performance at the Kutztown Fair Race. In addition to $1,500.00 top prize Luke was presented with $100 from the Pro Series and a right rear tire from Hoosier Tire Mid Atlantic title sponsor of the HTMA 600 Pro Series. Tim Buckwalter was the recipient of the $100 contingency from primary sponsor NPS Racing Engines. Way to go guys!!!

The DB racing challenge is also up to $350.00. Any Pro Series member that starts 7th or further back and wins the event will take home an extra $350.00

7th Race of Season

posted: 8/16/2010

The 7th race of the 2010 HTMA 600 Pro Series schedule is this Saturday at Lanco. Car registration is $45.00 pit pass for members is $20.00 non member is $25.00. Gates open at 3:30 warm ups at 5pm and racing at 6pm. www.lancomicrosprint.com

The 2010 season has proved to be a difficult one for most tracks. Car counts in the 600 class are down at most tracks. The 600 Pro Series last year averaged a car count of 42 per race. This season the series average is 41 cars per event after 6 events!!!! I can't tell you how much the support from the members of this series means to me. At every Pro Series event at least half of the cars that sign in are series members!!! That is exactly what I envisioned for the series .The points race past halfway is equally as impressive. Mike Rutherford holds a narrow 6 point lead over 2nd place Jake Murphy. There is only 30 points separating the top 5 and 137 points between the top 9. Making every race from this point forward is very critical for anyone in the top 15 paying positions in the point standings. With each race awarding 150 points to the winner one misstep by the front runners could prove very costly and as we all know at Lanco anything can happen.See you all at the track..........Thank you.......Wayne

The DB racing challenge is also up to $350.00. any Pro Series member that starts 7th or further back and wins the event will take home an extra $350.00

600 Pro Series sponsor of the Kutztown Fair Races

posted: 8/13/2010

The HTMA 600 Pro Series presented by NPS Racing Engines is proud to be a sponsor of the Kutztown fair races. The 600 Pro Series will give $100.00 to the highest finishing 600 Pro Series member and NPS Racing Engines will give $100 to the highest finishing car with a NPS power plant.

Hoosier Tire Mid Atlantic, title sponsor of the HTMA 600 Pro Series is giving a RR to the highest finishing 600 Pro Series member at the Kutztown fair races

Kutztown Fairgrounds Recap

posted: 7/22/2010

KUTZTOWN, PA - Heavy rain on two separate occasions cut Wednesday night's Checkered Flag Fan Club event short at the Fairgrounds at Kutztown Speedway.

The first storm arrived at 7:30 p.m., during 270cc Micro-Sprint qualifying and subsided after dousing the one-fifth-mile clay oval. Track crews, led by promoter Kerry Meitzler, had the clay in race condition following a delay of over an hour. However, a second strong storm arrived at 9:30 p.m., ending the night. Management thanks all fans, drivers and crew members for their cooperation during a trying evening.

The visiting Hoosier Tire Mid-Atlantic 600 Pro Series Presented by NPS Racing Engines for wingless 600cc Micro-Sprints completed two rounds of heat races. Qualifying winners were Tim Buckwalter, Ryan Smith and Mike Rutherford (Round No. 1) and A.J. Michael, Brett Arndt and Jimmy Robertson (Round No. 2).

HTMA 600cc competitors were paid their full feature payoff based on points earned in the two rounds of qualifying. The purse was totaled and paid back in decreasing increments of five to all 28 scheduled starters of the scheduled 30-lap main event.

Jake Murphy accrued the best heat race point average, followed by Mike Rutherford, Tim Buckwalter, Ryan Smith and Ryan Greth.

The Kutzown qualifying chart has been posted. You can dowload it here: Kutztown Qualiying Chart.pdf

Hamlin Speedway Qualifying Chart

posted: 7/20/2010

The Hamlin qualifying chart has been posted. You can dowload it here: Hamlin Qualiying Chart.pdf

Recap of Hamlin Speedway

posted: 7/18/2010

After a rainout postponed the initial Pro Series event Pro Series competitors traveled into the Pocono Mountains and Hamlin Speedway for the first ever wingless Pro Series event. 46 cars signed in for the nights event. At the end of the qualifying the #18 of Jake Murphy and the #1J of Ryan Greth would share the top spot. The B main would be split into two races to accommodate a constraint on time with the #55B of Bobby Butler and the #8 of Kyle Lick being the respective winners of their races. The feature event would see the 18 of Jake Murphy leading the field to green flag Murphy would lead the first lap with the #1J of Greth tied to the rear bumper of the #18 machine followed by the #026 of Jeff Hartman and the #71 or wingless specialist Brett Arndt . On the 3rd circuit Murphy would slide up in turn 4 just enough for Greth to pull along side down the front stretch. Greth would win the drag race into turn one and would lead the rest of the event that was slowed three times by yellow flags.3rd starting Jeff Hartman would stay close to the #1J but was unable to close the gap. The top 5 would be the #1J of Ryan Greth 2nd position would be the #026 of Hartman 3rd would be the 37B of Pro Series and Hamlin regular Brett Michalski 4th position would go to the #18 of Jake Murphy and 5th position would go to the #71 of Brett Arndt. Pro Series point leader Tyler Walton would be scored in 20th position after a bringing out the yellow flag late in the event.

During the 5th heat of the first round of qualifying 15 year old Mark Berkenstock was involved in a very scary crash that would delay the race for about an hour. During a series of violent flips Mark's belts apparently became undone causing him to become partially ejected thru the top of the roll cage of his car He was taken to Philadelphia by a life flight helicopter and I was informed by track officials that he was in surgery at the end of the event so please keep the Berkenstock family in your thoughts and prayers. The Berkenstock family are personal friends of Ryan and Denise Smith promoters of Hamlin Speedway. I can't say enough how humbled I was to see them continue the race even after such a traumatic series of events. These folks have been racers all their life and they can and should be very proud of the facility and everyone that works for them my hat is off to everyone at Hamlin Speedway. Great racing, great facility in a beautiful location. It doesn't get any better then that!!! The next event is the makeup for Kutztown rainout this Wednesday 7/21. Thank You and we will see you at the races!

Kutztown race postponed until 7/21

posted: 7/14/2010

The Kutztown race is canceled for tonite. We will ultilize the raindate next Wednesday....thanks.....Wayne

Kutztown Speedway on 7/14 and Hamlin Speedway on 7/17

posted: 7/11/2010

Well after a pause for weather and Pa 600 Speedweek the 2010 edition of the HTMA 600 Pro Series is set to get back underway. The next two races we take the tops off for a much anticipated or dreaded ( depending on who you talk too ) first ever Pro Series wingless events. Wednesday 7/14 will be the first night of wingless action at Kutztown Speedway car entry is $45.00 pit pass $20.00 Kutztown is advertised as a 1/5 mile oval. It has very limited banking. There is always a good crowd on hand for the races at Kutztown so polish that machine up . Gates open at 4pm warmups 6:30 Racing at 7pm. Kutztown uses transponders, fee is $10.00 if you don't have one.

After Kutztown you might as well keep the lid off because Saturday 7 /17 the 600 Pro Series will be traveling to Hamlin Speedway Car entry is $45.00 with pit pass of $20.00. I believe there will also be a transponder fee if you don't already have one. Hamlin is advertised as a 1/5 mile semi banked oval. Having personally been to this track it is very racey and should provide for some exciting action. So keep the lids at home and join the best in the 600 class at Kutztown and Hamlin Speedways. Gates open at 1pm Drivers meeting at 4:45pm Warm ups at 5pm racing at 6pm

See you all at the track!!!......Thank You.....Wayne

Hamlin Speedway makeup date is 7/17

posted: 6/14/2010

The date for the Hamlin makeup is 7/17.......Thank you.......Wayne

5th Race of the Season - Postponed Until 7/17

posted: 6/12/2010

The Pro Series event at Hamlin has been canceled. We will ultilize the 7/17 rain date.......Thank you.......Wayne

5th Race of the Season

posted: 6/08/2010

Saturday is the 5th race at Hamlin Speedway for the 2010 HTMA 600 Pro Series presented by NPS Racing Engines. After Clinton County, Tyler Walton holds a narrow 16 point lead over Mike Rutherford with 3rd place Shane Lewis just 20 points back. After 4 races there are only 80 points separating the top 7 positions and 155 points from 9th to 1st still within striking distance of the leader. As Tim Buckwalter will attest from last season to it only takes one bad night to turn everything upside down. Some members have been looking forward to the wingless portion of the series races, and some not so much. I remember when the ARCA series would have a race or two on dirt it would really separate the ones that could adapt their driving styles to the different surface. Two Pro Series members seem to have established them selves as wingless specialists Brett Arndt has a win at Kutztown this season and some strong runs from deep in the field at Hamlin this season. Brett is a regular with the ARDC and his experience in a wingless car really shows at these tracks. Young Brett Michalski has seemed to take a liking to the wingless cars this season as he also has a couple wins at Hamlin and some very strong runs at Kutztown. It should be very interesting. the DB racing challenge is $250.00 this weekend. any registered Pro Series member that starts from 7th on back in the feature event and wins the Pro Series feature event will receive an extra $250.00 WOW!!!!

Gates open at 1pm on Saturday sign up is 2pm - 4:30pm Drivers meeting at 4:45pm and warmups 5pm racing at 6pm sharp. There is an 11pm curfew so expect the show to move along quickly as with most Pro Series events. Pit pass is $20.00 with car entry of $40.00. Let's see if we can blow their socks off with a hefty car count this Saturday. Also I have Pro Series T shirts, long sleeve T's and Sweat Shirts for sale at the track.......Thank you.......Wayne

Recap of Clinton County Raceway

posted: 6/04/2010

It may have been only May on the calendar but it felt like August for the 4th race of the 2010 HTMA 600 Pro Series presented by NPS Racing Engines. 42 cars signed in to the event that would see the winner walk away with $1,500.00. At the end of qualifying the #1J of Pro Series regular Ryan Greth would sit on top of the points with Original Pizza Logs 600 Sprint Tour points leader Darryl Ruggles in 2nd position. Original Pizza Log co promoter Jim Radney would win the B main event. When the green flag waved for the 25 lap feature event the 48jr of Darryl Ruggles would jump into the lead followed by the #1J of Greth, the 14T of Walton and the #7H of Rutherford. Ruggles couldn't quite shake the other top 3 cars and Greth would slowly close the gap to the 48jr. Greth would capitalize on a mistake exiting turn 2 by Ruggles and would take over the lead. With Ruggles dealing with the 14T of Pro Series point leader Tyler Walton and the steadily advancing 7H of Mike Rutherford Greth would be able to stretch out his lead. At the half way mark in the event Greth would slow after catching the rear of the field allowing Ruggles to make an attempt to regain the lead with 5 to go. A brazenly bold move entering turn 3 would not fair well for the 48jr as he would subsequently lay his machine on its side ending his event. The yellow flag would tighten the field with the 7H of Rutherford now in the 2nd position and the 14T of Tyler Walton in 3rd with 5 laps to go. The 7H would nose under the Greth and exit turn 2 with the lead. Greth would make several attempts to regain the lead but it would be the 7H of Rutherford who would cross the line in 1st position followed by the 1J of Ryan Greth. 3rd would be 14T of Tyler Walton and 4th going to the 11 of Jim Brookens.

Race Notes:
I would like to thank everyone who came out to support the series and special thanks to all the Original Pizza Log competitors who made the haul. There are a lot of good cars in the new york and it's fun to be ale to race with them. The PA/NY match race challenge sponsored by R2C Performance was postponed due to track conditions and time constraints until the Black Rock Pro Series event in October. The DB racing challenge went unclaimed as no one from 7th on back was able to pull off the win so it will be $250.00 for the Hamlin event June 12th. I want to thank Kyle and his crew at Clinton County Raceway for their hospitality and trying to keep the track surface the best they could. In the beginning of the week the forecast called for mid 70's and by the end it was 90 degrees. And lastly I want to thank all the drivers who dealt with the heat and the slick conditions and didn't beat me up. I can say now with 100% certainty the Pro Series will not schedule a day race ever again. Thank you all.........Wayne Lesher

4th Race of the Season

posted: 5/25/2010

The 4th race of the 2010 HTMA (Hoosier Tire Mid-Atlantic) 600 Pro Series presented by NPS Racing Engines is this Sunday may 30th at Clinton County Raceway. Gates open at 11am with warmups at 12:30 and racing at 1PM. The 270's and sidewinders are also scheduled with the 600 class. This weekend will feature the R2C Performance match race challenge. After qualifying is complete we will have an invitation to the top 600 Pro Series drivers vs the top Original Pizza Logs 600 Sprint Tour drivers in a single elimination format. Each race will consist of two laps with the loser exiting to the pit area and winner taking his/ her spot in line to compete against another competitor until only one remains.This is a winner take all event paying $200.00 The 600 Pro Series is also proud to announce the DB racing challenge. Any registered Pro Series member that starts at least 7th in a Pro Series feature event and wins will receive an additional $200.00. This will increase by $50.00 by each event if not awarded. The weather looks fantastic and with some of our brothers from new york making the trip it should be exciting. looking forward to seeing everyone

Recap of Path Valley Speedway

posted: 5/08/2010

Wow!!! Let me sat that again WOW!!!! What a race last night at Path Valley Speedway for the 2010 Hoosier Tire Mid Atlantic 600 Pro Series presented by NPS Racing Engines. There were 20 Pro Series members signed in to the event and a total of 21 non path valley regulars for what would be some of the most fantastic racing anyone has seen in a long long time anywhere. At the end of qualifying the 14T of Tyler Walton, who is a path valley regular and was 2nd in Pro Series points, would have a commanding point lead at the end of qualifying. The feature event would start with the 14T of Walton on the pole with current Pro Series point leader 55L Shane Lewis on the outside of the front row. From the outset it was clear Walton was the car to beat. The 55L would slip after a few laps along with 4th starting Tim Buckwalter. The 44 of Mike Dicely, who started in the 7th position would soon be on the rear bumper of the 14T and at mid point would assume the race lead. From that point on it would be a furious battle for the lead between the 44 and the 14T. The lead would change hands several times with Walton passing Dicely on the last lap to claim the victory. 3rd would be the #99X of Eric Bodine who started 5th with 4th place going to the #1J of Ryan Greth who started 10th. It has been a while since I have been to Path Valley and I must say John and his crew did a phenomenal job preparing the track and the facility improvements I noticed are welcome change. "If you haven't checked path out in awhile please do. The next Pro Series event is Sunday May 30th at Clinton County raceway and pays $1,500.00 to win. Thank you to all that came to path last night I knew I could count on the Pro Series guys and you didn't disappoint.........Thank You.....Wayne

3rd Race of the 2010 Season

posted: 5/03/2010

The 3^rd race of the 2010 Hoosier Tire Mid-Atlantic 600 Pro Series is this Friday May 7th at Path Valley Speedway. Gates open at 5pm with warm-ups at 7pm. Pit pass is $20.00 and car registration is $40.00. There is only 12 points separating the top 6 cars and only 54 points from 1st to 10th! A lot of members have been looking forward to this race. Path Valley is usually tacky and fast.

600 Pro Series T-Shirts

posted: 5/01/2010

I finally have shirts coming. They will be available 5/21/10. These things are gonna be HOT!!!! You can reserve a shirt by emailing wlesher@nmax.net

T-Shirts are $10.00

Long sleeve T's - $15.00

Hooded sweat shirts- $25.00

All the shirts are white

All proceeds go to the point fund

Greenwood Valley Race Results

posted: 4/25/2010

With rain in the forecast 41 cars signed in to race #2 of the 2010 Hoosier tire Mid Atlantic 600 Pro Series Presented by NPS Racing Engines. After the two rounds of qualifying the 25s of Tim Buckwalter would sit on the pole for the 30 lap main event. Just as the cars were parading for the start of the feature event a light rain would start to fall. After a caution on the opening two laps the event would go green til the end with Buckwalter surviving repeated challenges from the 18 of Jake Murphy.

Buckwalter would repeat as the winner having won the inaugural race at Greenwood in 2009. Point leader Tylar Walton finished in 7th position and relinquished his point lead to the 55L of Shane Lewis. Lewis leads Walton by 2 points followed by Murphy and Buckwalter who moved from 9th to 4th with this victory the next event is scheduled for Friday May 7th at Path Valley Speedway.

2nd race of the 2010 Season

posted: 4/16/2010

The 2nd race of the 2010 600 Pro Series is soon upon us Saturday 4/24 at the Greenwood Valley Action track. Gerry is going to turn the track over which should give us a good surface similar to the Arner Memorial to race on. Car entry is $55.00 with pit passes being $13.00.Gates open at 2:30 and the 600 will be first on the program. You must pull a pill by 5:30 or you will be sent to the rear of both heat races with no passing points. If you are going to be late call someone and have them pull for you. As with Trailways the top 16 will transfer to the A the next 24 to the B everyone else will be done for the night. The tiebreaker will be the pill pull at sign in and that will be the tiebreaker procedure for the rest of the series races. Only 26 points separate the top ten cars with Tyler Walton being the point leader after the first race. The provisional position for current points members will be in effect starting this race. The first non qualifying 600 Pro Series member will have the provisional. If that person elects not to use the provisional it goes to the next member and so on. 600 Pro Series members have one provisional per racing season.

Also, Keizer Wheels is adding $100.00 for anyone that wins with Keizer wheels and hubs on there car.

Let's pack them in like we did at Trailway!!!! See you all at the track....Thank You

Trail-way Point system

posted: 3/31/2010

Here is the Trail-way Point System spreadsheet: Click Here to download

Season Opener Results Are In

posted: 3/28/2010

Wow!!!!!!!!!!! 50 cars signed in to the first race of the 2010 HTMA 600 Pro Series presented by NPS Racing engines. A collection of the best 600 pilots on the east coast if not the country clicked off lap after lap of qualifying without hardly an incident. When the dust settled #55L Shane Lewis was on top of the qualifying points. Shane always seems to put it together for the big shows. Only 15 points separated 1st thru 16th which were transferred to the A main. The B main consisted of 24 cars the balance that did not make it into the B were done for the evening. 8 cars would transfer from the B main to tag on the rear of the A. Ryan Greth would start on the pole of the B and take the checkered flag for the victory followed by Tim Buckwalter in 2nd. At the drop of the green flag for the 25 lap Pro Series feature event Shane Lewis would jump out to the early lead but couldn't shake Tyler Walton completely. As the race entered the midway point lap traffic would allow Walton to catch and pass Lewis. Walton wouldn't surrender the lead and took the #14T Hyper Chassis to victory lane.

Race notes. I would like to personally think Brad, Perry and everyone at Trailway speedway for an awesome , awesome job today preparing the speedway and moving the show along. There were times when I thought maybe we should slow the show down a bit but it turned out to be one of the best Pro Series events yet!!! The track was awesome and the racing was fast and furious. One yellow flag in a 25 lap feature!!!!

The next Pro Series event is at The Greenwood Valley Action Track 4/24.....Thank you all for such a wonderful event!!!!...........Wayne

Season Opener Start Time

posted: 3/22/2010

Gates open at 9:00am - Racing at 1:00 pm. There will not be an evening start time. Car entry is $40.00 pit pass is $20.00
www.trail-wayspeedway.com

One Week Until Season Opener

posted: 3/21/2010

Only one week before the season opener at Trail-Way speedway!!! Remember if you haven't registered for the series yet make sure you do before registration closes at Trailway on Saturday. I would prefer not to deal with registration at the track. Members receive email updates of any changes, postponements, special awards etc. I am also trying to negotiate with trailway to change the race 3/27 to an evening start time. Check back this week for any changes in the trailway start time. All race results and rundown will be posted here and www.600scene.com ...thank you

Series Registration Deadline

posted: 3/2/2010

There is only 26 days until the opening event at Trailway Speedway. If you haven't sent your registration in yet don't wait until the last minute to do so. You must be registered with the Pro Series before the close of sign in at Trailway to be scored for that event. In the event of a cancellation all registered members will receive 75 points. I would appreciate not having to deal with Series registrations at the track

Thank you.....Wayne

600 Pro Series and The Race 4 Life

posted: 2/8/2010

The 600 Pro Series has joined The Race 4 Life.
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