Reynoldsville (August 12)—Bill McMillen of St. Marys ended a season long dry spell as he drove his car to victory lane Saturday evening at Hummingbird Speedway. Other winners on Northrop Trucking night included Jason Witherite of Luthersburg, Bob Connor and Mark Segerberg of DuBois, and Matt Heindl of St. Marys. Aaron Henry and McMillen made up the starting front row of the 15-lap IC Light Beer four-cylinder feature.
McMillen jumped into the early lead and endured two early cautions with Henry, Brandon Weidow, George Bailey, and Kyle Parson battling close for second. McMillen stretched his lead with Bailey trying to close the gap midway through. Lap 12 saw a red flag period as Rob Molnar was hit from behind on the front stretch and sent into the turn one fence. Emergency personnel had to remove Molnar from his car and he was transported to the hospital for observation.
On the restart, McMillen pulled away with Don Henry getting by Bailey late for second. McMillen was strong as he took the win, and then dedicated the win to long time racer, Lou Pesce who passed away earlier in the week. Bailey, Parson, and Weidow won the heats.
The 20-lap Kronik Energy Drink street stock feature was next on the speedway with Connor and Levi Ardery showing the way. After a complete restart, Connor grabbed the lead with Fuzzy Fields, Dan Smeal, Ardery, and Gary Little keeping things close. Lap 3 saw a hard crash in turn 4 involving Brandon Connor, Dave Green, and Joe Kot. No one was hurt, but all had to pit for the evening. A number of minor cautions slowed the middle stages of the race with Connor still holding Fields at bay. Connor was able to get some breathing room late as Fields and Little battled side by side for a number of laps. Connor then cruised to his fourth victory of the season. Connor, Smeal, and Fields copped the heats.
The 25-lap Brookville Wood Products limited late model feature was next on the racing surface with Shawn Mogle and Bernie Whiteford leading the way. Mogle took the lead, and held it for four laps before giving way to Whiteford after a lap four caution period. Whiteford stretched out his lead as Witherite used the high groove to make the pass of Mogle, Chris Farrell, and Luke Hoffner by the midway mark. Witherite got the break he needed as a caution flew on lap 13 for a spinning John Chesnalavich, Jr. Witherite hounded the rear deck lid of Whiteford for a number of laps before he made the pass on the inside of the leader on lap 17. Witherite was able to shake Whiteford late as he went on to take his second win of the season. Witherite, Hoffner, and Dave Shagla, Jr. won the heats.
Bill Huntington and Heindl led the field of Miller Brothers Furniture/By The Room Furniture pure stocks trackside
for their 15-lap main. Heindl grabbed the early lead and started to pull away midway into the race with Huntington, Paul Kot, Toby Saline, and Jason Bainey trying to close the gap. A late race caution brought the field back to Heindl, but Heindl wouldn’t be denied as he went on to take his second win of the year, and first since opening night. Heindl and Brian Rhed won the preliminaries.
The front wheel drive four-cylinders closed the evening’s program with Michael Stoltz and Be Smith starting on the front row of the 15-lap feature. After a complete restart and two minor cautions, Segerberg took the lead with the field starting to spread itself. Segerberg maintained his lead halfway through with Smith, Jimmy Haag, John Spellen, and Chuck Erskine rounding out the top five. Segerberg got a late race challenge by Jerry Walls, but was able to hold him off as he took his second checkered flag of the season. Segerberg, Smith, Stoltz, and Haag won the heats.
SPEEDWAY NOTES: There were 93 cars in the pits this evening including 21 limited lates, 18 street stocks, 19 four-cylinders, 15 pure stocks, and 20 fwd four-cylinders. $450 was raised in the first of two “Chinese Auctions” to raise money for the Hahne Cancer Center in memory of former track manager Mick Orsich. The second auction will be held on September 16. Speedy the Clown also entertained the fans throughout the evening. Bike winners draw at intermission were Steven Curry of Reynoldsville and Mark Ehrensberger of St. Marys. Four-cylinder powder puff winners were Shawnee Rhodes of St. Marys and Nikki Blake of Clearfield. Racing continues Saturday with a five-division program sponsored by R.T. August Services. For more information call the track office at 653-8400 or visit the track’s website at www.hummingbirdspeedway.com.
Results
Brookville Wood Products Limited Late Models: 1. Jason Witherite, Luthersburg; 2. Bernie Whiteford, Hastings; 3. Dwayne Taneyhill, Bellwood; 4. Chris Farrell, Clearfield; 5. Luke Hoffner, Turbotville; 6. Shawn Mogle, Marion Center; 7. Jim Parson, Jr., Bellwood; 8. Dwayne Brooks, Falls Creek; 9. Bob McMillen, St. Marys; 10. Keith Witherite, Curwensville; 11. Pete Alspaugh, Russell; 12. Adam Nixon, Grampian; 13. Dave Shagla, Jr., Sugar Grove; 14. John Reed, Reynoldsville; 15. Todd Baumgardner, West Decatur; 16. Chuck Kennedy, Brockway; 17. Loren Sallack, Johnsonburg; 18. John Chesnalavich, Jr., Reynoldsville; 19. Donnie Connor, Reynoldsville; 20. Jim Rozum, Kennerdale; 21. Mike Latta, Punxsutawney.
Kronik Energy Drink Street Stocks: 1. Bob Connor, DuBois; 2. Gary Little, Clearfield; 3. Fuzzy Fields, Brockport; 4. Levi Ardery, West Decatur; 5. Dan Smeal, Houtzdale; 6. Bob Rosman, Sykesville; 7. Sammy Swauger, Reynoldsville; 8. Pernell Beimel, St. Marys; 9. Mike Hummell, Clearfield; 10. Kie Brown, Punxsutawney; 11. Frank McVay, Boalsburg; 12. Dom Surra, Kersey; 13. Bob Smith, Reynoldsville; 14. Jesse Smith, Brookville; 15. Dave Green, St. Marys; 16. Joe Kot, DuBois; 17. Brandon Connor, DuBois; 18. Scott Fenton, Clearfield.
IC Light Beer Four-Cylinders: 1. Bill McMillen, St. Marys; 2. Don Henry, DuBois; 3. George Bailey, Clearfield; 4. Aaron Henry, Brockway; 5. Mike Anderson, State College; 6. Alan Barnett, Philipsburg; 7. Nick Erskine, Bells Landing; 8. Brandon Weidow, Byrnedale; 9. Orin Taylor, DuBois; 10. Brad Warrick, Clearfield; 11. Lester Hudson, Clearfield; 12. Kyle Parson, McClure; 13. Frank Wilson, McClure; 14. Rob Molnar, Falls Creek; 15. Scott McCartney, Grampian; 16. Bobby Battaglia, Reynoldsville; 17. Mark Hummel, Osceola Mills; 18. Bob Ralston, Jr., Philipsburg DNS: Ken Erskine.
Miller Brother’s Furniture/By The Room Furniture Pure Stocks: 1. Matt Heindl, St. Marys; 2. Paul Kot, DuBois; 3. Jason Bainey, Philipsburg; 4. Toby Saline, Kersey; 5. Bill Huntington, Big Run; 6. John Barley, DuBois; 7. Scott Kline, Kersey; 8. Brian Rhed, Brockport; 9. Jeff Krach, Falls Creek; 10. Kyle Beimel, St. Marys; 11. Tim Schreckengost, Valier; 12. Dustin Michuck, St. Marys; 13. Pete Mackie, St. Marys; 14. Josh Lindenmuth, Brockport DNS: Brian Molnar.
Front Wheel Drive Four-Cylinders: 1. Mark Segerberg, DuBois; 2. Jerry Walls, Sykesville; 3. Jimmy Haag, DuBois; 4. Chuck Erskine, Clearfield; 5. John Spellen, DuBois; 6. Jessica Brooks, Falls Creek; 7. Ben Smith, Penfield; 8. Mike Lucas, Pleasant Gap; 9. Dave Kohler, DuBois; 10. Scott Buffington, Big Run; 11. Michael Reed, Knoxdale; 12. Russ Walls, DuBois, 13. Dustin Fields, Brockport; 14. Brittany Bouch, Reynoldsville; 15. Henry Himes, Brockway; 16. Ryan Forsythe, Brockway; 17. Craig Askey, DuBois; 18. Michael Stoltz, DuBois; 19. Chris Woodel, Brockport; 20. Brian Buffington, Smethport.
Powder Puff #1: Shawnee Rhodes, St. Marys (#51); 2. Tiffany Rogers, Clearfield (#20); 3. Sara Varischetti, Brockway (#68); 4. Candy Taylor, DuBois (#21T); 5. Michelle McCartney, Grampian (#46)
Powder Puff #2: 1. Nikki Blake, Clearfield (#60); 2. Faith McGarry, New Millport (#5X); 3. Nicki Maines, Grampian (#21T)