There was no denying Michael Walls at Path Valley Speedway last weekend.
Competing in the Limited Late Models feature, the Saint Thomas driver led from start to finish in a hotly-contested race that he won by mere inches over Jaxton Garman, with Jake Moser taking third. Walls was chased to the finish line by Greencastle’s DJ Myers (4th) and Greencastle’s Randy Burkholder (7th).
Other top local finishers from Path Valley included Fayetteville’s Roger Traxler (6th in Thunder Cars) and Camden Cooper (8th in 600 Sprints), and Greencastle’s Bradyn Kuhn (7th in 270 Sprints).
Walls wasn’t the area’s only winner from last weekend. Logan Jones, from Greencastle, drove to Victory Lane in the East Coast Legends feature at BAPS Motor Speedway. After taking second in his heat race, Jones moved from fourth to first in the 15-lap feature. He topped a field that was loaded with local drivers, including Chambersburg’s Kelby Friese (3rd), Fairfield’s Seth Kearchner (6th) and Lincoln Kearchner (8th), and Saint Thomas’ Moses Goetz (10th).
Also at BAPS last weekend, Fayetteville’s Lance Dewease took sixth in the 410 Sprints. It was his third Top 10 finish in as many days, as he also claimed third place at Williams Grove Speedway on Friday, and fifth at Port Royal on Saturday. The “Fayetteville Flyer” and National Sprint Car Hall of Famer checks in as the points leader for the newly-formed PA Posse 410 Sprint Series.
Hagerstown Speedway kicked off its season last weekend with a four-feature race program. The 20-lap Late Model Sportsman feature saw three area drivers land Top 10 finishes: Greencastle’s Brian Booze (2nd) and Scott Palmer (8th), and Mercersburg’s Kyle Lee (3rd). Booze made forward progress all day, going from ninth to third in his heat race before zipping from eighth to second in the feature. Hagerstown’s Dylan Shatzer finished seventh in the IMCA Racesaver Sprint, while Greencastle’s Cuyler Upperman added a seventh-place finish of his own in the Crate Late Models.
At Bedford Speedway, the 305 Sprints feature was highlighted by Top 5 finishes from Fayetteville’s Cole Dewease (3rd) and Hagerstown’s Dylan Shatzer (5th).
Finally, Gary Stuhler was on the track for the Super Late Models at Port Royal Speedway and posted a fifth-place finish.
Below is a track-by-track, feature-by-feature look at races from last weekend that included drivers from the Local.News1 coverage area:
FEATURE RESULTS
Williams Grove Speedway
Friday, April 10
410 Sprints (25 laps): 1. Justin Peck (Monrovia, Ind.), 2. Ryan Smith (Fleetwood), 3. Lance Dewease (Fayetteville), 4. Buddy Schweibinz (Tuckahoe, N.J.), 5. Brent Marks (Myerstown), 6. Troy Wagaman Jr. (Hanover), 7. Dylan Norris (Hanover), 8. Freddie Rahmer (Salfordville), 9. Chase Randall (Waco, Tex.), 10. Aaron Bollinger (Birdsboro), 11. Tanner Holmes (Jacksonville, Ore.), 12. Brady Bacon (Broken Arrow, Okla.), 13. Brent Shearer (Manheim), 14. TJ Stutts (Liverpool), 15. JJ Loss (Hanover), 16. James Roselli (Brodheadsville), 17. Chris Frank (Wellsville), 18. Dave Grube (Denver), 19. Doug Hammaker (Grantville) DNF, 20. Brock Zearfoss (Jonestown) DNF, 21. Cole Knopp (Street, Md.) DNF, 22. Tim Glatfelter (York) DNF, 23. Troy Fraker (Newville) DNF, 24. Cameron Smith (Spring Grove) DNF, 25. Samuel Miller (York Springs) DNF.
Bedford Speedway
Friday, April 10
Super Late Models (25 laps): 1. Trever Feathers (Winchester, Va.), 2. Shawn Shoemaker (Mt. Union), 3. Tyler Emory (King George, Va.), 4. Nathan LaSalle (Everett), 5. Taylor Farrling (Newville), 6. Del Rougeux (Frenchville), 7. Brad Benton (Duncansville), 8. Wayne Johnson (Hancock, Md.), 9. JT Spence (Winchester, Va.), 10. Jakob Piper (Mercersburg), 11. Mitch Thomas (Oakland, Md.), 12. Clinton Hersh (Somerset), 13. Spike Moore, 14. Matt Sponaugle (Wiley Ford, W.Va.), 15. Bryan Bernheisel (Jonestown), 16. Tim Smith Jr. (McVeytown), 17. Jeff Miller (Huntingdon), 18. Ron Fink (Cumberland, Md.), 19. Tyler Ritchey (Woodbury).
305 Sprints (20 laps): 1. Josh Spicer (Julian), 2. Jeff Weaver Jr. (Lock Haven), 3. Cole Dewease (Fayetteville), 4. Dylan Shatzer (Hagerstown, Md.), 5. Ken Duke Jr. (Winfield), 6. Timmy Bittner (Beech Creek), 7. Kolby Weaver (Everett), 8. AJ Barton (Bedford), 9. Kasey Weaver (Everett), 10. Johnny Scarborough (Bomoseen, Vt.), 11. Ryan Lynn (Hollidaysburg), 12. Colton Hendershot (Clear Spring, Md.), 13. Jarrett Cavalet (Hollidaysburg).
Path Valley Speedway
Saturday, April 11
600 Sprints: 1. Jason Sechrist (Myerstown), 2. Jim Young (Johnstown), 3. Randy Kunkle Jr. (Dover), 4. Izzy Landis (Newport), 5. Dylan Anderson (Three Springs), 6. Cole Armstrong (Duncannon), 7. Vincent Gaudiosi (Gettysburg), 8. Camden Cooper (Fayetteville), 9. Ben Irvin, 10. Faith Turnbaugh (Newport), 11. Brielle Stern (Hanover), 12. Heath Walton (Mifflintown), 13. Shawn Rumbaugh (Kittanning), 14. Dominic Ciucci (Hanover).
Limited Late Models: 1. Mike Walls (Saint Thomas), 2. Jaxton Garman (Elliottsburg), 3. Jake Moser (York Haven), 4. DJ Myers (Greencastle), 5. Shyann Smith, 6. Trent Merkel (Boyertown), 7. Randy Burkholder (Chambersburg), 8. Sammy Rial (Etters), 9. Arden Fedder (Elliottsburg), 10. Kyle Moser (East Berlin), 11. Brad Benton (Duncansville), 12. Cayden Ranck (Thompsontown), 13. Austin Warrenfeltz (Williamsport, Md.), 14. Danny Atherton (Three Springs) DNF, 15. Kenny Yoder (Allensville) DNF, 16. Harold Ranck (Thompsontown) DNF, 17. John Moser (York Haven) DNF.
Thunder Cars: 1. Dave Yoder, 2. Ronnie Buck (Annville), 3. Justin Bucher, 4. Jeremy Eutzy (Shippensburg), 5. Justin Rasp, 6. Roger Traxler (Fayetteville), 7. Dustin Moore, 8. Jackson Eutzy (Shippensburg), 9. Devin Thomas (Mercersburg), 10. Wesley Young, 11. Brittany Arcq (Chambersburg), 12. Tyler Stine (Shippensburg), 13. Matt Dixson Sr. (Julian), 14. Shaun Linn (Shippensburg), 15. Katie Martin DNF, 16. Jeremy Shoup DNF, 17. Jeremy Shoup DNF, 18. Jake Shoup (Mapleton Depot) DNF, 19. Tara Sales DNF, 20. Jared Traxler DNF, 21. Robert McQuade (McConnellsburg) DNF, 22. Charlie Stallman (Mount Union) DNF.
270 Sprints: 1. Cory Myers (Gettysburg), 2. Sean McAndrew (Apollo), 3. Parker Lucas (Sarver), 4. Mason McAndrew (Apollo), 5. Brett Kauffman, 6. Jason Houtz (Mifflintown), 7. Bradyn Kuhn (Greencastle), 8. Brad Cowan (Neelyton), 9. Cameron McClure (Huntingdon), 10. Stephanie Welk (Blairs Mills), 11. Eric Forsythe Sr. (McClure), 12. Zach Glass (Fort Loudon), 13. Brycen Doyle, 14. Dylan Mickey, 15. Gaitlin Kauffman, 16. Matthew Dixson (Julian), 17. Lathan Good, 18. Eric Christman, 19. Mark Knable, 20. Chris Diehl DNF, 21. Robert Bush DNF, 22. Jordan Knable DNF, 23. Ayden Sword DNF, 24. Jamie Connelly DNF.
Strictly Stocks: 1. Justin Williamson (Huntingdon), 2. Jimmy Moyer (Lewistown), 3. Shane Seville (Mill Creek), 4. Brett Hanley (Morrisdale), 5. Alan Robinson, 6. Shane Fiaherty, 7. Koltan Martin (Shirleysburg), 8. Branden Fisher, 9. Anthony Varner Jr. (Three Springs), 10. Tanner Guyer, 11. Scott Robinson (Port Royal), 12. Shawn Wise (McCallisterville), 13. Adam Pluebell (Tyrone), 14. Colton Lake (Chambersburg), 15. Harper Fitz (Greencastle), 16. Nevin Rosenberry (Port Royal), 17. Chase Beidel (Fayetteville) DNF, 18. Steven Jacobs (Mapleton Depot) DNF, 19. David Moore DNF, 20. Jimmy Delozier (Altoona) DNF, 21. Jesse Matney (Mapleton Depot) DNF, 22. Zana Norton (Lewistown) DNF, 23. Robert Cutshall (Three Springs) DNF.
Hagerstown Speedway
Saturday, April 11
IMCA Racesaver Sprint (25 laps): 1. Logan Spahr (Lewisberry), 2. Donny Hendershot (Clear Spring, Md.), 3. Mike Melair (Warrington), 4. Ken Duke Jr. (Winfield), 5. Kenny Heffner (Watsontown), 6. Timmy Bittner (Beech Creek), 7. Dylan Shatzer (Hagerstown, Md.), 8. Jacob Gomola (Seneca), 9. Ryan Lynn (Hollidaysburg), 10. Zach Rhodes (McVeytown), 11. Cole Dewease (Fayetteville), 12. Doug Dodson (Middletown), 13. Kasey Weaver (Everett), 14. Josh Spicer (Julian), 15. Jim Pattock (Leechburg), 16. Fred Arnold (Richfield), 17. Kolby Weaver (Everett), 18. Jeff Weaver Jr. (Lock Haven), 19. John Scarborough (Bomoseen, Vt.), 20. Colton Hendershot (Clear Spring, Md.), 21. Chris Dolan (York), 22. Chris Meleason (Carlisle), 23. Tyler Erdley (Herndon), 24. Tyler Schell (Mt. Holly Springs), 25. Reece Raudabaugh (Boiling Springs), 26. Jarrett Cavalet (Hollidaysburg).
IMCA Racesaver Sprint (B Main II, 8 laps): 1. Tyler Schell (Mt. Holly Springs), 2. Kolby Weaver (Everett), 3. Kasey Weaver (Everett), 4. Alyssa Cullum (Greencastle), 5. Croix Beasom (Mifflintown), 6. Michael Alleman (Port Royal), 7. Jacob Wood, 8. Daren Bolac (Moyock, N.C.).
Late Model Sportsman (20 laps): 1. Kyle Lear (Severna Park, Md.), 2. Brian Booze (Greencastle), 3. Kyle Lee (Mercersburg), 4. Levi Crowl (Clear Spring, Md.), 5. Jonathan Raley (Hollywood, Md.), 6. Brayden Anderson (Bunker Hill, W.Va.), 7. Taylor Farlling (Newville), 8. Scott Palmer (Greencastle), 9. Codey Breeden (Fairplay, Md.), 10. Ed Pope III (Hanover, Md.), 11. Rick Hulson (Glen Burnie, Md.), 12. TJ DeHaven (Winchester, Va.), 13. Jeff King (Pasadena, Md.), 14. Charlie Schaffer (Hampstead, Md.), 15. Justin Dillman (Charlestown, W.Va.), 16. Brandon Bard (Greencastle), 17. Lee Zeger (Huntingdon), 18. Ray Ciccarelli (Upperco, Md.), 19. Daniel Garrett (Freeland, Md.), 20. Gino Comi (Pylesville, Md.), 21. Jacob Burdette (Brownsville, Md.), 22. Jayce Piper (Mercersburg), 23. Bryan Benton (Claysburg), 24. Chuck Cox III (Nottingham, Md.), 25. Eric Cronise (Boonsboro, Md.), 26. Brad Omps (Winchester, Va.).
Crate Late Models (20 laps): 1. Trevor Collins (Seaford, Del.), 2. Ryan Hare (Elkins, W.Va.), 3. Jacob Whitt (Stephens City, Va.), 4. Roy Deese Jr. (Laurel, Md.), 5. Jarrett Edwards (Mechanicsville, Md.), 6. Chuck Bowie (Welcome, Md.), 7. Cuyler Upperman (Greencastle), 8. Jacob Burdette (Brownsville, Md.), 9. Dylan High (Winchester, Va.), 10. Scotty Nelson (Leonardtown, Md.), 11. Craig Parrill (Clearbrooke, Va.), 12. Avery McMellen (Hagerstown, Md.), 13. Charles Smith (Inwood, W.Va.), 14. Nick Hausenfluck (Winchester, Va.), 15. Aaron Ciccarelli (Georgetown, Md.), 16. Mark Linton Jr. (Millington, Md.), 17. Jasen Geesaman (Annville), 18. Josh Williams (Staunton, Va.).
Xtreme Stocks (15 laps): 1. Nathaniel Younker (Berkeley Springs, W.Va.), 2. Tyler Fisher (Fairplay, Md.), 3. Dylan Beavers (Hedgesville, W.Va.), 4. Blake Reed (Hagerstown, Md.), 5. Brandon Churchey (Martinsburg, W.Va.), 6. James Speelman (Fayetteville), 7. Ryan Bloom (East Earl), 8. Olivia Thayer (Hanover).
Port Royal Speedway
Saturday, April 11
410 Sprints (25 laps): 1. Ryan Smith (Fleetwood), 2. Chase Dietz (York), 3. Troy Wagaman Jr. (Hanover), 4. Brent Marks (Myerstown), 5. Lance Dewease (Fayetteville), 6. Justin Peck (Monrovia, Ind.), 7. Giovanni Scelzi (Fresno, Calif.), 8. Brock Zearfoss (Jonestown), 9. Danny Dietrich (Gettysburg), 10. Logan Wagner (Harrisonville), 11. Freddie Rahmer (Salfordville), 12. Brady Bacon (Broken Arrow, Okla.), 13. Kerry Madsen (Knoxville, Iowa), 14. Doug Hammaker (Grantville), 15. Domenic Melair (Warrington), 16. Preston Lattomus (Lewes, Del.), 17. AJ Flick (Apollo), 18. JT Ferry (Drums), 19. Jake Karklin (Beavertown), 20. Sye Lynch (Cowansville), 21. Tanner Holmes (Jacksonville, Ore.), 22. Austin Bishop (Morgantown), 23. Justin Whittall (Vincentown, N.J.), 24. Garrett Bard (Wells Tannery).
Super Late Models (25 laps): 1. Max Blair (Centerville), 2. Gregg Satterlee (Indiana), 3. Justin Weaver (Clear Spring, Md.), 4. Rick Eckert (York), 5. Gary Stuhler (Greencastle), 6. Ross Robinson (Georgetown, Del.), 7. Andrew Yoder (Middleburg), 8. Dillan Stake (Mapleton Depot), 9. Hayes Mattern (Beavertown), 10. Trever Feathers (Winchester, Va.), 11. JT Spence (Winchester, Va.), 12. Austin Berry (Mifflin), 13. Dylan Yoder (Middleburg), 14. Chad Myers (Hampstead, Md.), 15. Scott Flickinger (Elliottsburg), 16. Tyler Emory (King George, Va.), 17. Jason Schmidt (Lewistown), 18. Tim Wilson (Lewistown), 19. Tristin Neiderer (Landisville), 20. Lane Snook (Port Royal), 21. Gene Knaub (Dover), 22. Kody Lyter (Lewistown), 23. Dave Stamm (Millmont).
BAPS Motor Speedway
Saturday, April 11
East Coast Legends (15 laps): 1. Logan Jones (Greencastle), 2. Michael Mohelski (Frederick, Md.), 3. Kelby Friese (Chambersburg), 4. Scott Musselman (York), 5. Tyler Rampmeyer (Frederick, Md.), 6. Seth Kearchner (Fairfield), 7. Justin Wagaman (Hanover), 8. Lincoln Kearchner (Fairfield), 9. Shaun Abney (Pasadena, Md.), 10. Moses Goetz (Saint Thomas), 11. Rick Hartwig (Finksburg, Md.), 12. Hunter McElroy (Spring Grove), 13. Matt Grebe (Mercersburg), 14. Kirk Martin (Chambersburg), 15. Owen Wagaman (Hanover), 16. Chad Trout (Dover), 17. Shjon Dove (Annville), 18. Jayden Powell (Chambersburg), 19. KJ Massey (Hagerstown, Md.), 20. Dan Wirfel (Wellsville), 21. Brady Moats (Waynesboro), 22. Colton Friese (Spring Run) DNF, 23. Jeremy Ott (Carlisle) DNF, 24. Chris Nicoll (York) DNF.
East Coast Legends (B Main, 8 laps): 1. Kirk Martin (Chambersburg), 2. Shaun Abney (Pasadena, Md.), 3. Chad Trout (Dover), 4. Jayden Powell (Chambersburg), 5. Brian Rampmeyer (Frederick, Md.), 6. Eric Moats (Waynesboro), 7. William Crook (Myersville, Md.), 8. Dave Benner (Danville), 9. Brad Kelley (Frederick, Md.), 10. Blake Nalley (Knoxville, Md.), 11. Donald Stoudt (Lebanon), 12. Jacob Wiles (Rocky Ridge, Md.).
Sunday, April 12
410 Sprints (30 laps): 1. Chase Dietz (York), 2. Brady Bacon (Broken Arrow, Okla.), 3. Giovanni Scelzi (Fresno, Calif.), 4. Danny Dietrich (Gettysburg), 5. Tanner Holmes (Jacksonville, Ore.), 6. Lance Dewease (Fayetteville), 7. Cameron Smith (Spring Grove), 8. Tyler Ross (Lincoln University), 9. Dylan Norris (Hanover), 10. Troy Wagaman Jr. (Hanover), 11. Brock Zearfoss (Jonestown), 12. Gerard McIntyre Jr. (New Oxford), 13. Mark Smith (Sunbury), 14. Kyle Moody (Wellsville), 15. Billy Dietrich (Aspers), 16. Preston Lattomus (Lewes, Del.), 17. DJ Christie (Beachville, Ont.), 18. Nash Ely (Sinking Springs), 19. Zach Newlin (Millerstown), 20. Samuel Miller (York Springs), 21. Logan Rumsey (Manchester) DNF, 22. Brett Stickler (York) DNF, 23. Kerry Madsen (Knoxville, Iowa) DNF, 24. Jude Siegel (New Oxford) DNF.
