Cobra 14
07-27-2008, 09:41 PM
July 25th Path Valley.. Mertz takes the win, Greth finishes first ????
On a perfect summer night, it looks like most of the Sidewinder teams decided it was a perfect time to hit the beach for their annual vacation. With the lowest car count in over a year, the view from the penalty box for the previous Path Valley winner, Tim Mertz looked a lot better than normal. This time Tim was able to start 6th instead of the regular penalty of 12th.
Tim didn’t have it all his own way however. Ryan Greth blasted away from his pole starting position to lead all of the 20 laps, however due to the extra pressure of racing two classes, Ryan left victory lane and headed straight to the tech area without going over the scales and unfortunately the penalty for not weighing is disqualification.
This unfortunate chain of events handed the win to Tim Mertz. Mertz had sped from his 6th place starting position to challenge Greth for the lead on the last lap, but was unable to pass Greth and crossed the line in 2nd.
Later when informed of the victory, Tim was shocked and somewhat disappointed in the situation since he was relishing the super tight points battle with Ryan for the coveted Hyper Cup. If any good news can come from this type of situation, it was that with such a small car count, Greth’s standings in the points chase did not receive to much damage as he was still credited with a 6th place finish and the associated points and now finds himself having to chase down Tim’s 18 point lead.
After the shock of then win set in, Tim had this to say, “ It’s a bad deal all round when this type of incident occurs. I am having a blast racing Ryan every week, especially with the points being so close and I realize every position counts. That said, I am very glad that Ryan was awarded 6th place points. It keeps him in the hunt, and helps keep the pressure on me which in turn makes the racing that much more enjoyable. I have to give a lot of thanks to our team made up of, Dad, Ron and Joe. None of this would be possible without the support of Mertz's Moving, Allison Door Sales, Guhl Motors and RTS chassis.”
Apart from Hyper Racing ( www.Hyperracing.com ), our thanks must go out to the other companies that have supplied products for the award winning raffle car;
Advance Racing Suspension ( www.advancedracingsusp.com ) for supplying the best shock absorbers in racing.
Lias Tire / American Racer ( www.americanraceronline.com ) ( www.liastire.com ); for supplying the tires that provide the best racing action.
H & H Wings ( 717-303-8231 ) for supplying the wings that make you fly.
Coating Concepts ( 717-240-0010 ) for the toughest and best looking powder coating in the industry.
SC Signs and Designs ( www.scsigns.net ) for the fantastic award winning graphics.
This weeks results;
Feature (20 Laps); Finish, Car #, Name, (Started) ;
1st. 17 - Tim Mertz (6); 2nd. 55 – Jason Morrison (); 3rd. 17S Stan Fleming (12); 4th. 14 - Rohan Beasley (2); 5th. 5-Tyler DeVault (5); 6th. 71 - Ryan Greth (1); 7th. 7 - Donnie Hendershot (DNS);
Heat to Rohan Beasley
This Weeks Question;
Q. Now that Sean Campbell has taken his Henchcraft into victory lane in 2008, can the 2007 Sidewinder Sprints champion, Donnie Hendershot prove that his Henchcraft is still the car to beat at Path Valley this week?
A. Donnie was looking good in the heat race until his engine let go going down the back straight. Team Hendershot assured everyone that they would be back out in two weeks and even have a second car coming out with an unnamed mystery driver.
Next Weeks Questions;
Q. Young James Shaw has been very impressive in the last few weeks at TW. Can James hold on this week for a break through win ?
Sidewinder Sprints are accepting 2008 registrations.
Drivers wishing to join are reminded to register with us ASAP (click the registration link on our website) to reserve your car number, as we do not allow duplicate numbers, and to receive important "registered team" only emails regarding rules, contingency requirements and schedules.
For all your racing needs please contact our following partners:
For all of your 270, 600 and Sidewinder Sprint needs;
Hyper Racing ( www.HyperRacing.com )
580 Grandview Drive, Suite A
Lewisberry, PA 17339
Telephone: (717) 938-8732
Fax: (717) 938-8521
sales@hyperracing.com
Contingency Awards:
Sidewinder Sprints ( www.SidewinderSprints.com ) &
The Workshop ( www.workshopwelovesnow.com ) "Eligible Hard Charger Bonus" ; Tim Mertz
Guhl Motors ( www.guhlmotors.com ) ; For all of your Fuel Injection needs. “Highest eligible Guhl injection finisher”; Tim Mertz
Keizer Wheels ( www.Keizerwheels.com ); The ultimate in racing wheels. “ 3rd Highest eligible finisher”; Rohan Beasley
American Racer / Lias Tires ( www.americanraceronline.com ) ( www.liastire.com ); For the tires that provide the best racing action.; “Highest eligible American Racer front tire finisher”; Tim Mertz
H&H Wings ; Phone Chris @ 717-303-8231; Wings that make you fly !
S & S Racing Fuel ; Phone Alan @ 717-579-6413 or Tom @ 717-503-3614; The best AA Methanol at the best prices.
Sidewinder Sprints will next appear at Trail Way Speedway on 8/02/08. Racing starts at 6.30pm
Sidewinder Sprints overall points:
Tim Mertz 1445
Ryan Greth 1427
Jason Morrison 1360
Rohan Beasley 1311
Denny Landvater 1057
Sean Campbell 941
Gary Funck 922
Arron Spahr 839
Brent Marks 825
Rick Hench 721
Jerry Strausbaugh 713
Shawn Seifert 649
Jeremy Lynch 631
Chad Hough 509
Patrick Roller 459
John Robertson 457
Donnie Hendershot 410
James Shaw 402
Jim Campbell Jnr 375
Rich Halter 351
Steve Dull 308
Jared Hudson 302
Kenny Wilhide 276
Ron Taggert 271
Stan Fleming 256
Mark Strickler 243
Jimmy Puckett 147
Travis Saner 125
Alex Schanz 103
Tyler DeVault 72
Tyler Walton 64
Mike Pychinka 60
Jason Eisenhart 45
Gary Reed 37
www.SidewinderSprints.com
On a perfect summer night, it looks like most of the Sidewinder teams decided it was a perfect time to hit the beach for their annual vacation. With the lowest car count in over a year, the view from the penalty box for the previous Path Valley winner, Tim Mertz looked a lot better than normal. This time Tim was able to start 6th instead of the regular penalty of 12th.
Tim didn’t have it all his own way however. Ryan Greth blasted away from his pole starting position to lead all of the 20 laps, however due to the extra pressure of racing two classes, Ryan left victory lane and headed straight to the tech area without going over the scales and unfortunately the penalty for not weighing is disqualification.
This unfortunate chain of events handed the win to Tim Mertz. Mertz had sped from his 6th place starting position to challenge Greth for the lead on the last lap, but was unable to pass Greth and crossed the line in 2nd.
Later when informed of the victory, Tim was shocked and somewhat disappointed in the situation since he was relishing the super tight points battle with Ryan for the coveted Hyper Cup. If any good news can come from this type of situation, it was that with such a small car count, Greth’s standings in the points chase did not receive to much damage as he was still credited with a 6th place finish and the associated points and now finds himself having to chase down Tim’s 18 point lead.
After the shock of then win set in, Tim had this to say, “ It’s a bad deal all round when this type of incident occurs. I am having a blast racing Ryan every week, especially with the points being so close and I realize every position counts. That said, I am very glad that Ryan was awarded 6th place points. It keeps him in the hunt, and helps keep the pressure on me which in turn makes the racing that much more enjoyable. I have to give a lot of thanks to our team made up of, Dad, Ron and Joe. None of this would be possible without the support of Mertz's Moving, Allison Door Sales, Guhl Motors and RTS chassis.”
Apart from Hyper Racing ( www.Hyperracing.com ), our thanks must go out to the other companies that have supplied products for the award winning raffle car;
Advance Racing Suspension ( www.advancedracingsusp.com ) for supplying the best shock absorbers in racing.
Lias Tire / American Racer ( www.americanraceronline.com ) ( www.liastire.com ); for supplying the tires that provide the best racing action.
H & H Wings ( 717-303-8231 ) for supplying the wings that make you fly.
Coating Concepts ( 717-240-0010 ) for the toughest and best looking powder coating in the industry.
SC Signs and Designs ( www.scsigns.net ) for the fantastic award winning graphics.
This weeks results;
Feature (20 Laps); Finish, Car #, Name, (Started) ;
1st. 17 - Tim Mertz (6); 2nd. 55 – Jason Morrison (); 3rd. 17S Stan Fleming (12); 4th. 14 - Rohan Beasley (2); 5th. 5-Tyler DeVault (5); 6th. 71 - Ryan Greth (1); 7th. 7 - Donnie Hendershot (DNS);
Heat to Rohan Beasley
This Weeks Question;
Q. Now that Sean Campbell has taken his Henchcraft into victory lane in 2008, can the 2007 Sidewinder Sprints champion, Donnie Hendershot prove that his Henchcraft is still the car to beat at Path Valley this week?
A. Donnie was looking good in the heat race until his engine let go going down the back straight. Team Hendershot assured everyone that they would be back out in two weeks and even have a second car coming out with an unnamed mystery driver.
Next Weeks Questions;
Q. Young James Shaw has been very impressive in the last few weeks at TW. Can James hold on this week for a break through win ?
Sidewinder Sprints are accepting 2008 registrations.
Drivers wishing to join are reminded to register with us ASAP (click the registration link on our website) to reserve your car number, as we do not allow duplicate numbers, and to receive important "registered team" only emails regarding rules, contingency requirements and schedules.
For all your racing needs please contact our following partners:
For all of your 270, 600 and Sidewinder Sprint needs;
Hyper Racing ( www.HyperRacing.com )
580 Grandview Drive, Suite A
Lewisberry, PA 17339
Telephone: (717) 938-8732
Fax: (717) 938-8521
sales@hyperracing.com
Contingency Awards:
Sidewinder Sprints ( www.SidewinderSprints.com ) &
The Workshop ( www.workshopwelovesnow.com ) "Eligible Hard Charger Bonus" ; Tim Mertz
Guhl Motors ( www.guhlmotors.com ) ; For all of your Fuel Injection needs. “Highest eligible Guhl injection finisher”; Tim Mertz
Keizer Wheels ( www.Keizerwheels.com ); The ultimate in racing wheels. “ 3rd Highest eligible finisher”; Rohan Beasley
American Racer / Lias Tires ( www.americanraceronline.com ) ( www.liastire.com ); For the tires that provide the best racing action.; “Highest eligible American Racer front tire finisher”; Tim Mertz
H&H Wings ; Phone Chris @ 717-303-8231; Wings that make you fly !
S & S Racing Fuel ; Phone Alan @ 717-579-6413 or Tom @ 717-503-3614; The best AA Methanol at the best prices.
Sidewinder Sprints will next appear at Trail Way Speedway on 8/02/08. Racing starts at 6.30pm
Sidewinder Sprints overall points:
Tim Mertz 1445
Ryan Greth 1427
Jason Morrison 1360
Rohan Beasley 1311
Denny Landvater 1057
Sean Campbell 941
Gary Funck 922
Arron Spahr 839
Brent Marks 825
Rick Hench 721
Jerry Strausbaugh 713
Shawn Seifert 649
Jeremy Lynch 631
Chad Hough 509
Patrick Roller 459
John Robertson 457
Donnie Hendershot 410
James Shaw 402
Jim Campbell Jnr 375
Rich Halter 351
Steve Dull 308
Jared Hudson 302
Kenny Wilhide 276
Ron Taggert 271
Stan Fleming 256
Mark Strickler 243
Jimmy Puckett 147
Travis Saner 125
Alex Schanz 103
Tyler DeVault 72
Tyler Walton 64
Mike Pychinka 60
Jason Eisenhart 45
Gary Reed 37
www.SidewinderSprints.com