Craig Von Dohren Wins Forrest Rogers Memorial For Ninth Time At Grandview & Takes $10,000 Top Prize
Story By: GRANDVIEW SPEEDWAY – BECHTELSVILLE, PA – For the ninth time in his storied career Craig Von Dohren was able to drive to victory, from 16th starting spot, in the 51st Annual Forrest Rogers Memorial at Grandview Speedway on Saturday night.
The victory for the defending NASCAR T.P.Trailers Modified champion was his fifth this season and earned the Oley, PA racer $10,000. Second spot went to Tim Buckwalter.
Defending T.P. Track Equipment Sportsman champion Brian Hirthler, coming from 13th starting spot in the 25 lap Sportsman feature, was able drive to his fourth win of the season. Second spot was earned by Cole Stangle.
Young Danny Bouc came home third in the Modified feature followed by Brett Kressley and veteran racing talent Ray Swinehart.
Adrianna Delliponti drove to a third place finish in the Sportsman feature race. Logan Bauman came home fourth followed by Decker Swinehart.
Lap and qualifying event sponsorships are available for the 51st Annual Freedom 76 set for September 18th. The winner will walk off with at least $30,000. For info contact Tina Rogers or Tommy Kramer at the track or telephone Ernie Saxton at 267.934.7286.
Next on the schedule is Saturday, August 21, 7:30 p.m. T.P.Trailers Modifieds, T.P.Truck Equipment Sportsman and 602 Mini-Series Sportsman – $18 for adults – Meet & Greet with Modified racer Darrin Schuyler and Sportsman racers Chris Esposito, Matt Clay and Logan Bauman
Thursday, August 26, 7:30 p.m. Tony Stewart’s All Star Sprints and Modifieds.
Saturday, August 28, 7:30 p.m. Modifieds, Sportsman and Outlaw Vintage Racers- $15 adults with youngster 11 and under free – Ron Kline will be part of the Meet & Greet with others to be announced.
Friday, September 3, 7 p.m. Outlaw Series Enduros and Vintage Racing
Saturday, September 4, 7:30 p.m. Modifieds, Sportsman and ARDC Midgets
Saturday, September 11, 7:30 p.m. Championship Night for Modifieds and Sportsman