Cobra 14
07-02-2008, 10:35 PM
June 30th. Path Valley
Not even a 2.30am feature could slow Tim Mertz.
Path Valley is overdue for some sunshine. When the teams arrived, the track was already prepared. It looked fantastic. Smooth, banked and ready for action. Then along came mother nature for the umpteenth time this year and dumped precipitation for the next 2 hours. With 91 600’s pitside as part of the PA600Speedweek, Path Valley was not about to throw in the towel without a fight.
After multiple hours of running in the track, which included the 270’s, 600’s and Sidewinders the clock was nearing midnight, but the track became “raceable”.
All classes did a great job in their heats on a narrow racing surface that was slowly widening for the features.
In the Sidewinder feature Beasley got the jump on the field at the start and managed to lead for the first 8 laps before Tim Mertz made his move for the lead. Mertz has found something lately in his setup of his RTS Chassis and was flying on the fast tacky surface.
Comments were made later in the pits regarding the 4 foot long vapor trails coming from the Sidewinder’s wings during the 2.30am feature race.
In victory lane Tim said “ A special thanks must go to Path Valley for providing an increased purse tonight for all divisions. It really takes a lot of work for tracks to prepare a good racing surface and unfortunately Path Valley has been hit with the worst weather this year but they continue to try their best to provide a fast and smooth racing surface.” On being asked about his recent speed Tim had this to say, “ We have really found something with our RTS Chassis. We are starting to see the efforts of our team of Dad, Ron and Joe being rewarded with good finishes. None of this would be possible without the support of Mertz's Moving, Allison Door Sales, Guhl Motors and RTS chassis.”
Sidewinder Sprints join the $10K to win Super 600 Showdown (www.super600showdown.com) race at Lanco on July 5th. The Sidewinders will compete in their own 20 lap winged feature event before taking the wings off to compete in the 20 lap Sidewinder / 600cc wingless challenge race.
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 (3); 2nd. 55 - Jason Morrison (4); 3rd. 19M - Brent Marks (8); 4th. 71 - Ryan Greth (10); 5th. 14 - Rohan Beasley (1); 6th. 04 – Rich Halter (6); 17S- Stan Flemming (5); 7th. 26 – Jerry Strausbaugh (9); 8th. 92 - Gary Funck (5); 9th. 16 - Arron Spahr (2) 10th. 29 - Denny Landvater (7); 11th. 5D-Steve Dull (11); 12th. 7 – Donnie Hendershot (12);
Heat Winners; Rohan Beasley and Arron Spahr.
This Weeks Question;
Q. Can the #14 of Rohan Beasley keep his wheels on for one race?
A. Yes, Beasley won his heat and led for the first 8 laps before dropping back to 5th.
Next Weeks Question;
Q. Can the Sidewinders beat the 600’s in the Wingless Challenge race at the Super 600 Showdown ?
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" ; Ryan Greth
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”; Brent Marks
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 Lanco Speedway on 7/05/08. Racing starts at 3.30pm
Sidewinder Sprints overall points:
Ryan Greth 1095
Tim Mertz 1085
Jason Morrison 1071
Rohan Beasley 994
Denny Landvater 868
Gary Funck 762
Sean Campbell 741
Arron Spahr 651
Brent Marks 640
Jerry Strausbaugh 620
Rick Hench 589
Shawn Seifert 521
Chad Hough 455
Jeremy Lynch 451
Patrick Roller 381
Donnie Hendershot 342
James Shaw 299
John Robertson 289
Jim Campbell Jnr 275
Rich Halter 275
Ron Taggert 271
Steve Dull 251
Mark Strickler 243
Kenny Wilhide 241
Jared Hudson 238
Travis Saner 125
Alex Schanz 103
Stan Fleming 76
Tyler Walton 64
Mike Pychinka 60
Jimmy Puckett 51
Jason Eisenhart 45
Gary Reed 37
www.SidewinderSprints.com
Not even a 2.30am feature could slow Tim Mertz.
Path Valley is overdue for some sunshine. When the teams arrived, the track was already prepared. It looked fantastic. Smooth, banked and ready for action. Then along came mother nature for the umpteenth time this year and dumped precipitation for the next 2 hours. With 91 600’s pitside as part of the PA600Speedweek, Path Valley was not about to throw in the towel without a fight.
After multiple hours of running in the track, which included the 270’s, 600’s and Sidewinders the clock was nearing midnight, but the track became “raceable”.
All classes did a great job in their heats on a narrow racing surface that was slowly widening for the features.
In the Sidewinder feature Beasley got the jump on the field at the start and managed to lead for the first 8 laps before Tim Mertz made his move for the lead. Mertz has found something lately in his setup of his RTS Chassis and was flying on the fast tacky surface.
Comments were made later in the pits regarding the 4 foot long vapor trails coming from the Sidewinder’s wings during the 2.30am feature race.
In victory lane Tim said “ A special thanks must go to Path Valley for providing an increased purse tonight for all divisions. It really takes a lot of work for tracks to prepare a good racing surface and unfortunately Path Valley has been hit with the worst weather this year but they continue to try their best to provide a fast and smooth racing surface.” On being asked about his recent speed Tim had this to say, “ We have really found something with our RTS Chassis. We are starting to see the efforts of our team of Dad, Ron and Joe being rewarded with good finishes. None of this would be possible without the support of Mertz's Moving, Allison Door Sales, Guhl Motors and RTS chassis.”
Sidewinder Sprints join the $10K to win Super 600 Showdown (www.super600showdown.com) race at Lanco on July 5th. The Sidewinders will compete in their own 20 lap winged feature event before taking the wings off to compete in the 20 lap Sidewinder / 600cc wingless challenge race.
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 (3); 2nd. 55 - Jason Morrison (4); 3rd. 19M - Brent Marks (8); 4th. 71 - Ryan Greth (10); 5th. 14 - Rohan Beasley (1); 6th. 04 – Rich Halter (6); 17S- Stan Flemming (5); 7th. 26 – Jerry Strausbaugh (9); 8th. 92 - Gary Funck (5); 9th. 16 - Arron Spahr (2) 10th. 29 - Denny Landvater (7); 11th. 5D-Steve Dull (11); 12th. 7 – Donnie Hendershot (12);
Heat Winners; Rohan Beasley and Arron Spahr.
This Weeks Question;
Q. Can the #14 of Rohan Beasley keep his wheels on for one race?
A. Yes, Beasley won his heat and led for the first 8 laps before dropping back to 5th.
Next Weeks Question;
Q. Can the Sidewinders beat the 600’s in the Wingless Challenge race at the Super 600 Showdown ?
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" ; Ryan Greth
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”; Brent Marks
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 Lanco Speedway on 7/05/08. Racing starts at 3.30pm
Sidewinder Sprints overall points:
Ryan Greth 1095
Tim Mertz 1085
Jason Morrison 1071
Rohan Beasley 994
Denny Landvater 868
Gary Funck 762
Sean Campbell 741
Arron Spahr 651
Brent Marks 640
Jerry Strausbaugh 620
Rick Hench 589
Shawn Seifert 521
Chad Hough 455
Jeremy Lynch 451
Patrick Roller 381
Donnie Hendershot 342
James Shaw 299
John Robertson 289
Jim Campbell Jnr 275
Rich Halter 275
Ron Taggert 271
Steve Dull 251
Mark Strickler 243
Kenny Wilhide 241
Jared Hudson 238
Travis Saner 125
Alex Schanz 103
Stan Fleming 76
Tyler Walton 64
Mike Pychinka 60
Jimmy Puckett 51
Jason Eisenhart 45
Gary Reed 37
www.SidewinderSprints.com