Millersburg, OH (September 21, 2007) David Scott ended his two year winless drought with the Mid-Atlantic Championship Series after fending off a fierce challenge from Steve Shaver as he led all 50 laps of the inaugural ‘Bob Myers Memorial Fall Showdown’ at Jeff Norris’ Hilltop Speedway, Millersburg, OH.
Shaver and Scott lead the robust 24-car field to green as David quickly jumped to the high-side taking the lead. Defending MACS champion and current championship points leader Jason Covert made a magnificent move catapulting from his sixth place starting position to third during the opening stanza while Jarod Hawkins and Josh McGuire rounded out the top five.
The smooth, extra wide surface provided heart pounding excitement as racers were battling side-by-side throughout the entire field. Shaver intently followed Scott showing him his nose on occasion while local favorite and track champion George Lee, II marched toward the front from 22nd. The first 27 laps were all green and by then Lee had garnered eighth. The first of five cautions flew at the conclusion of that lap permitting the drivers to catch their collective breaths from the extreme torrid pace. The Delaware style restart saw David continue to lead over Steve, Jason, Doug Drown, and McGuire.
After two quick cautions on laps 29 and 32, Scott’s dominance continued as Lee continued to inch his way forward. Lee, now sixth, maneuvered his was past McGuire for fifth on the 32nd circuit. After Lee made the pass for fifth, McGuire’s Rayburn began to smoke as the fourth caution fell on lap 40 for Alex Ferree’s lame mount. During the caution period, Josh came to a stop in turn two with a broken valve spring ending his night.
As racing resumed, Shaver continued to hound Scott with Covert and Drown waiting for one of the two leaders to make a miscue. The front runners were dicing all over the surface trying to grasp the edge the need to gain an advantage on their opponents. 2004 MACS Champion, Rob Blair made a late race charge slicing and dicing his way to sixth from his 16th place start.
The fifth and final caution flew on lap 46 when Rick Aukland, who was running sixth, spun in turn four. This turn of events set up a four lap dash to the checkers. Scott was textbook perfect on his restarts and held the lead to the finish followed by Shaver, Covert, Drown, and Lee. Blair led the next flight of drivers over Scott Peltz; Rod Conley from 14th; Jarod Hawkins, from 16th;and Corey Conley from 15th.
Event Recap:
MACS Late Models at Hilltop Speedway , September 21, 2007
Event title: ‘Bob Myers Memorial Fall Showdown’
Finish / Start / Car # / Driver Name / Payoff
1. (2) #3 – David Scott - $5,000.00
2. (1) #30 – Steve Shaver - $3,000.00
3. (6) #43A – Jason Covert - $2,000.00
4. (5) #12D – Doug Drown - $1,500.00
5. (22) #21L – George Lee - $1,250.00
6. (16) #W11 – Rob Blair - $1,150.00
7. (7) #77P – Scott Peltz - $1,050.00
8. (14) #71R – Rod Conley - $1,000.00
9. (16) #17H – Jarod Hawkins - $950.00
10. (15) #14 – Corey Conley - $850.00
11. (21) #93T – Jeff Esbenshade - $750.00
12. (17) #44 – Dave Hess Jr. - $650.00
13. (11) #5M – Ryan Markham - $575.00
14. (20) #71 – David Hornikel - $550.00
15. (13) #007 – Rick Bond - $525.00
16. (23) #5 – Chuck Clise - $520.00
17. (10) #12A – Rick Auckland - $515.00
18. (8) #41M – Josh Maguire - $510.00
19. (9) #4F – Alex Ferree - $505.00
20. (14) #E1 – Mike Balzano - $500.00
21. (22) #21 – Matt Lux - $500.00
22. (19) #96F – Keith Berner - $500.00
23. (10) #20M – Eric Myers - $500.00
24. (24) #3T – Tom Baker - $500.00
Car Count: 43
Time of the Event: 30 Minutes, 2 seconds
Caution Laps: 27, 29, 32, 40, 46
Lead Changes: One
Lap Leaders: Scott 1 - 50
Red Flags: None
Chase Decals Hard Luck Driver: #41M - Josh McGuire $100 Chase Decals Gift Certificate
Sue Stevenson Photography presents the AlturnaMats ® “Shock the Clock” MACS
Time Trials:
Car # / Driver Name / Time
21L - George Lee, II 14.275
41M - Josh McGuire 14.329
W11 - Robbie Blair 14.359
20M - Eric Myers 14.397
17H - Jarod Hawkins 14.436
43A - Jason Covert 14.447
30 - Steve Shaver 14.479
12D - Doug Drown 14.483
93T - Jeff Esbenshade 14.536
21 - Matt Lux 14.555
2C - Clint Coffman 14.575
3 - David Scott 14.579
77P - Scott Peltz 14.591
M5 - Ryan Markham 14.632
E1 - Mike Balzano 14.648
4F - Alex Ferree 14.674
3D - Rick DeLong 14.684
12A - Rick Aukland 14.684
71R - Rod Conley 14.689
14 - Corey Conley 14.713
007 - Rick Bond 14.738
21M - Jason Montgomery 14.747
72M - John Mason 14.756
96F - Keith Berner 14.775
71D - Dave Hornikel 14.780
23B - John Blankenship 14.806
5 - Chuck Clise 14.823
44 - Dave Hess, Jr. 14.882
16A - Chet Alexander 14.902
25 - Ryan Eddleblute 14.918
02F - Jason A Flory 15.047
91S - Rusty Schlenk 15.112
3T - Tom Baker 15.144
6P - Trevor Philips 15.230
63X - Randy Scott 15.348
9X - Chester Elliott 15.372
333 - Ty Myers 15.485
02 - Brandon Russell 15.503
36 - Matt Irey 15.530
61 - Mark Thrasher 15.791
113 - Jeff Gress 15.947
1P - Randy Pollock 15.993
29K - Rocky Owens NT
George ‘The General’ Lee was awarded a $200 Gift Certificate from Alturnamats® plus a $100 Gift Certificate from Impact Graphics for being Fast Qualifier.
Hilltop Speedway Track Record is 13.858 and held by Corey Conley.
WRISCO Aluminum presents AlturnaMats ® Dash King: 1. Steve Shaver, Parkersburg, WV; 2. David Scott, Garland, PA; 3. Eric Myers, Holmesville, OH; 4. Jarod Hawkins, Fairmont, W. Va.; 5. Doug Drown, Wooster, OH; 6. Jason Covert, York Haven, Pa.; 7. Scott Peltz, Cadiz, OH; 8. Josh McGuire, Grayson, Ky..
Bazell Oil presents the Sunoco Race Fuels 1st B Main : 1. Robbie Blair, Titusville, Pa.; 2. George Lee, II, Loudonville, OH; 3. Dave Hornikel, Mansfield, OH; 4. Rick DeLong, Whitehouse, OH; 5. Jason Flory, Creston, OH; 6. Jason Montgomery, Jackson, OH; 7. Clint Coffman, Clerment, FL; 8. Ryan Eddleblute, Mansfield, Ohio; 9. Mark Thrasher, Union City, Mich.; 10. Matt Irey, Mansfield , Ohio ; 11. Chet Alexander, Dalton , OH ; 12. Randy Pollock, Seville , Ohio ; 13. Tom Baker, Massillon , OH ; 14. John Mason, Millersburg , OH .
Goddard Performance presents the Warrior Chassis 2nd B Main : 1. Dave Hess, Jr., Waterford, PA; 2. Keith Berner, Millersburg , OH ; 3. Jeff Esbenshade, Ashland , Ohio ; 4.
Chuck Clise, Frostburg , MD ; 5. Chester Elliott, Mansfield , OH ; 6. Rusty Schlenk, Jackson , Mich. ; 7. Trevor Philips, Orrville , Ohio ; 8. Randy Scott, Mansfield , OH ; 9. Ty Myers, Clark , OH ; 10. Matt Lux, Franklin , PA ; 11. Brandon Russell, Danville , OH ; 12. Jeff Gress, Coshocton , Ohio ; 13. John Blankenship, Huntington, W. Va. ; 14. Rocky Owens, Mansfield , OH .
Hoosier Tire Mid-Atlantic presents the Hoosier Tire Heat #1: 1. Alex Ferree, Saxonburg , PA ; 2. Jason Covert, York Haven, Pa. ; 3. Rick Bond, Mansfield , OH ; 4. George Lee, II, Loudonville , OH ; 5. John Blankenship, Huntington, W. Va. ; 6. Jason Flory, Creston , OH ; 7. Chester Elliott, Mansfield , OH ; 8. Clint Coffman, Clerment , FL ; 9. Jeff Gress, Coshocton , Ohio .
Dave Poske Performance Parts presents the Rocket Chassis Heat #2: 1. David Scott, Garland , PA ; 2. Steve Shaver, Parkersburg , WV ; 3. Josh McGuire, Grayson , Ky. ; 4. Chuck Clise, Frostburg , MD ; 5. Rick DeLong, Whitehouse , OH ; 6. Rusty Schlenk, Jackson , Mich. ; 7. Jason Montgomery, Jackson , OH ; 8. Ty Myers, Clark , OH ; 9. Randy Pollock, Seville , Ohio .
Lias Tire Racing Division presents the American Racer Heat #3: 1. Rick Aukland, Zanesville , OH ; 2. Scott Peltz, Cadiz , OH ; 3. Doug Drown, Wooster , OH ; 4. Robbie Blair, Titusville , Pa. ; 5. Dave Hess, Jr., Waterford , PA ; 6. Tom Baker, Massillon , OH ; 7. Brandon Russell, Danville , OH ; 8. John Mason, Millersburg , OH ; 9. Rocky Owens, Mansfield , OH .
GRT Chassis presents the ATL Fuel Cells Heat #4: 1. Ryan Markham, Ashland , OH ; 2. Eric Myers, Holmesville , OH ; 3. Rod Conley, Wheelersburg , OH ; 4. Keith Berner, Millersburg , OH ; 5. Chet Alexander, Dalton , OH ; 6. Trevor Philips, Orrville , Ohio ; 7. Matt Irey, Mansfield , Ohio ; 8. Jeff Esbenshade, Ashland , Ohio .
Mason Racin’ presents the BERT Transmission Heat #5: 1. Mike Balzano, Parkersburg , WV ; 2. Jarod Hawkins, Fairmont , W. Va. ; 3. Corey Conley, Wellsburg, W. Va. ; 4. Dave Hornikel, Mansfield , OH ; 5. Matt Lux, Franklin , PA ; 6. Mark Thrasher, Union City , Mich. ; 7. Randy Scott, Mansfield , OH ; 8. Ryan Eddleblute, Mansfield , Ohio .
MACS FACTS: Five heats were held for 43 drivers from seven states including: Florida , Kentucky , Maryland , Michigan , Ohio , Pennsylvania , and West Virginia .
Scott drives his own Corry Chrysler / Hornburg Drilling / Jim’s Automotive Parts Plus / Jays Auto Wrecking / B.D.G. Graphics Black #3 Rocket Monte Carlo powered by a Custom Racing Engine, mounted on Integra Shocks and shod with Hoosier Tires.
The field included three current or past MACS Champions: Covert (‘06); Balzano (’05), Blair (’04).
The feature field contained 11 previous MACS A Main winners.
The Series has had 65 different winners thus far in 200 events.
The win was David’s first win of 2007 and fourth of his career. Series career win leader board: 1.) Todd Andrews - 17; 2.) Chub Frank -16; 3.) Gary Stuhler -13; 4) Jeremy Miller – 11; 5) Jackie Boggs - 11; 5) Rob Blair – 10; 6.) Lynn Geisler - 8, 7.) Davey Johnson - 7; 9.) Mike Balzano – 6; 10) Bob Close, Bart Hartman and Scott Haus –5
2007 Mid-Atlantic Championship Series Event Winners:
April 7 – Allegany County Speedway ( Cumberland , MD ) – Weather
May 25 – Skyline Speedway ( Stewart , OH ) – Josh McGuire
May 26 – Portsmouth Raceway Park ( Portsmouth , OH ) – Jackie Boggs
May 27 – Central Pennsylvania Speedway ( Clearfield , PA ) – Rob Blair
July 3 – Eriez Speedway ( Hammett , PA ) – Jason Covert
July 13 – Bedford Speedway ( Bedford , PA ) – Bo Feathers
August 18 – Bill Sawyer’s Virginia Motor Speedway ( Jamaica , VA ) – Jason Covert
August 31 – Don Martin’s Lernerville Speedway ( Sarver , PA ) – Chub Frank
September 1 - Portsmouth Raceway Park ( Portsmouth , OH ) – Doug Drown
September 2 – Portsmouth Raceway Park ( Portsmouth , OH ) – Jason Covert
September 21 – Hilltop Speedway ( Millersburg, OH ) – David Scott
2007 Winners thus far: Jason Covert (3), Rob Blair (1).Jackie Boggs (1), Doug Drown (1), Bo Feathers (1), Chub Frank (1), Josh McGuire (1) and David Scott (1).
The average car count per event is: 43
240 Different drivers have competed thus far this season
11 out of the top 20 in points standings were present.
2007 Mid-Atlantic Championship Series Point Standings:
1. #43A – Jason Covert 2,790 pts.
2 #71R – Rod Conley 2,630 pts.
3. #E1 – Mike Balzano 2,515 pts.
4. #12D – Doug Drown 2,485 pts.
5. #21 – Matt Lux 2,445 pts.
6. #W11 – Rob Blair 2,160 pts
7. #119 – Jim Bernheisel 1,970
8. #14P – Jack Pencil 1,915
9. #5 – Chuck Clise 1,814
10. #21D – Dan Stone 1,585
AlturnaMats® “Shock the Clock” Time Trail Points presented Sue Stevenson Photography
#21L – George Lee - 25
#41 – Josh McGuire - 20
#W11 – Rob Blair - 18
#20M – Eric Myers - 16
#17H – Jarod Hawkins - 14
#43A – Jason Covert - 12
#30 – Steve Shaver - 10
#12D – Doug Drown - 8
#93T – Jeff Esbenshade – 6
#21 – Matt Lux - 4
AlturnaMats® Dash King presented WRISCO Aluminum
#30 – Steve Shaver - 25
#3 – David Scott - 20
#20M – Eric Myers - 18
#17H – Jarod Hawkins - 16
#12D – Doug Drown - 14
#43A – Jason Covert - 12
#77B – Scott Peltz - 10
#41M – Josh McGuire - 8
WRISCO Aluminum Event Hard Charger Points
#21L – George Lee – 17
#W11 – Rob Blair - 10
#93T – Jeff Esbenshade – 10
#5 – Chuck Clise - 7
#71R – Rod Conley – 6
#71D – Dave Hornikel – 6
#14 – Corey Conley - 5
#44 – Dave Hess – 5
#43A – Jason Covert - 3
#3 – David Scott - 1
#12D – Doug Drown – 1
#21 – Matt Lux – 1
Additional information on the Mid-Atlantic Championship Series can be found on www.macsracing.com.
Thank you for your continued support of the series, host facilities, drivers, and sponsors.
Andy Geesey – President – (724) 549-1480
Matt Geesey - Vice President – (724) 465-4282
Jeff Geesey - Secretary/Treasurer – (724) 465-2222
Email - macs1@verizon.net
Written and Distributed by:
Jason Shank – JNJ Motorsports Media / Mid-Atlantic Championship Series
www.jnjmotorsports.com, www.macsracing.com
Shaver and Scott lead the robust 24-car field to green as David quickly jumped to the high-side taking the lead. Defending MACS champion and current championship points leader Jason Covert made a magnificent move catapulting from his sixth place starting position to third during the opening stanza while Jarod Hawkins and Josh McGuire rounded out the top five.
The smooth, extra wide surface provided heart pounding excitement as racers were battling side-by-side throughout the entire field. Shaver intently followed Scott showing him his nose on occasion while local favorite and track champion George Lee, II marched toward the front from 22nd. The first 27 laps were all green and by then Lee had garnered eighth. The first of five cautions flew at the conclusion of that lap permitting the drivers to catch their collective breaths from the extreme torrid pace. The Delaware style restart saw David continue to lead over Steve, Jason, Doug Drown, and McGuire.
After two quick cautions on laps 29 and 32, Scott’s dominance continued as Lee continued to inch his way forward. Lee, now sixth, maneuvered his was past McGuire for fifth on the 32nd circuit. After Lee made the pass for fifth, McGuire’s Rayburn began to smoke as the fourth caution fell on lap 40 for Alex Ferree’s lame mount. During the caution period, Josh came to a stop in turn two with a broken valve spring ending his night.
As racing resumed, Shaver continued to hound Scott with Covert and Drown waiting for one of the two leaders to make a miscue. The front runners were dicing all over the surface trying to grasp the edge the need to gain an advantage on their opponents. 2004 MACS Champion, Rob Blair made a late race charge slicing and dicing his way to sixth from his 16th place start.
The fifth and final caution flew on lap 46 when Rick Aukland, who was running sixth, spun in turn four. This turn of events set up a four lap dash to the checkers. Scott was textbook perfect on his restarts and held the lead to the finish followed by Shaver, Covert, Drown, and Lee. Blair led the next flight of drivers over Scott Peltz; Rod Conley from 14th; Jarod Hawkins, from 16th;and Corey Conley from 15th.
Event Recap:
MACS Late Models at Hilltop Speedway , September 21, 2007
Event title: ‘Bob Myers Memorial Fall Showdown’
Finish / Start / Car # / Driver Name / Payoff
1. (2) #3 – David Scott - $5,000.00
2. (1) #30 – Steve Shaver - $3,000.00
3. (6) #43A – Jason Covert - $2,000.00
4. (5) #12D – Doug Drown - $1,500.00
5. (22) #21L – George Lee - $1,250.00
6. (16) #W11 – Rob Blair - $1,150.00
7. (7) #77P – Scott Peltz - $1,050.00
8. (14) #71R – Rod Conley - $1,000.00
9. (16) #17H – Jarod Hawkins - $950.00
10. (15) #14 – Corey Conley - $850.00
11. (21) #93T – Jeff Esbenshade - $750.00
12. (17) #44 – Dave Hess Jr. - $650.00
13. (11) #5M – Ryan Markham - $575.00
14. (20) #71 – David Hornikel - $550.00
15. (13) #007 – Rick Bond - $525.00
16. (23) #5 – Chuck Clise - $520.00
17. (10) #12A – Rick Auckland - $515.00
18. (8) #41M – Josh Maguire - $510.00
19. (9) #4F – Alex Ferree - $505.00
20. (14) #E1 – Mike Balzano - $500.00
21. (22) #21 – Matt Lux - $500.00
22. (19) #96F – Keith Berner - $500.00
23. (10) #20M – Eric Myers - $500.00
24. (24) #3T – Tom Baker - $500.00
Car Count: 43
Time of the Event: 30 Minutes, 2 seconds
Caution Laps: 27, 29, 32, 40, 46
Lead Changes: One
Lap Leaders: Scott 1 - 50
Red Flags: None
Chase Decals Hard Luck Driver: #41M - Josh McGuire $100 Chase Decals Gift Certificate
Sue Stevenson Photography presents the AlturnaMats ® “Shock the Clock” MACS
Time Trials:
Car # / Driver Name / Time
21L - George Lee, II 14.275
41M - Josh McGuire 14.329
W11 - Robbie Blair 14.359
20M - Eric Myers 14.397
17H - Jarod Hawkins 14.436
43A - Jason Covert 14.447
30 - Steve Shaver 14.479
12D - Doug Drown 14.483
93T - Jeff Esbenshade 14.536
21 - Matt Lux 14.555
2C - Clint Coffman 14.575
3 - David Scott 14.579
77P - Scott Peltz 14.591
M5 - Ryan Markham 14.632
E1 - Mike Balzano 14.648
4F - Alex Ferree 14.674
3D - Rick DeLong 14.684
12A - Rick Aukland 14.684
71R - Rod Conley 14.689
14 - Corey Conley 14.713
007 - Rick Bond 14.738
21M - Jason Montgomery 14.747
72M - John Mason 14.756
96F - Keith Berner 14.775
71D - Dave Hornikel 14.780
23B - John Blankenship 14.806
5 - Chuck Clise 14.823
44 - Dave Hess, Jr. 14.882
16A - Chet Alexander 14.902
25 - Ryan Eddleblute 14.918
02F - Jason A Flory 15.047
91S - Rusty Schlenk 15.112
3T - Tom Baker 15.144
6P - Trevor Philips 15.230
63X - Randy Scott 15.348
9X - Chester Elliott 15.372
333 - Ty Myers 15.485
02 - Brandon Russell 15.503
36 - Matt Irey 15.530
61 - Mark Thrasher 15.791
113 - Jeff Gress 15.947
1P - Randy Pollock 15.993
29K - Rocky Owens NT
George ‘The General’ Lee was awarded a $200 Gift Certificate from Alturnamats® plus a $100 Gift Certificate from Impact Graphics for being Fast Qualifier.
Hilltop Speedway Track Record is 13.858 and held by Corey Conley.
WRISCO Aluminum presents AlturnaMats ® Dash King: 1. Steve Shaver, Parkersburg, WV; 2. David Scott, Garland, PA; 3. Eric Myers, Holmesville, OH; 4. Jarod Hawkins, Fairmont, W. Va.; 5. Doug Drown, Wooster, OH; 6. Jason Covert, York Haven, Pa.; 7. Scott Peltz, Cadiz, OH; 8. Josh McGuire, Grayson, Ky..
Bazell Oil presents the Sunoco Race Fuels 1st B Main : 1. Robbie Blair, Titusville, Pa.; 2. George Lee, II, Loudonville, OH; 3. Dave Hornikel, Mansfield, OH; 4. Rick DeLong, Whitehouse, OH; 5. Jason Flory, Creston, OH; 6. Jason Montgomery, Jackson, OH; 7. Clint Coffman, Clerment, FL; 8. Ryan Eddleblute, Mansfield, Ohio; 9. Mark Thrasher, Union City, Mich.; 10. Matt Irey, Mansfield , Ohio ; 11. Chet Alexander, Dalton , OH ; 12. Randy Pollock, Seville , Ohio ; 13. Tom Baker, Massillon , OH ; 14. John Mason, Millersburg , OH .
Goddard Performance presents the Warrior Chassis 2nd B Main : 1. Dave Hess, Jr., Waterford, PA; 2. Keith Berner, Millersburg , OH ; 3. Jeff Esbenshade, Ashland , Ohio ; 4.
Chuck Clise, Frostburg , MD ; 5. Chester Elliott, Mansfield , OH ; 6. Rusty Schlenk, Jackson , Mich. ; 7. Trevor Philips, Orrville , Ohio ; 8. Randy Scott, Mansfield , OH ; 9. Ty Myers, Clark , OH ; 10. Matt Lux, Franklin , PA ; 11. Brandon Russell, Danville , OH ; 12. Jeff Gress, Coshocton , Ohio ; 13. John Blankenship, Huntington, W. Va. ; 14. Rocky Owens, Mansfield , OH .
Hoosier Tire Mid-Atlantic presents the Hoosier Tire Heat #1: 1. Alex Ferree, Saxonburg , PA ; 2. Jason Covert, York Haven, Pa. ; 3. Rick Bond, Mansfield , OH ; 4. George Lee, II, Loudonville , OH ; 5. John Blankenship, Huntington, W. Va. ; 6. Jason Flory, Creston , OH ; 7. Chester Elliott, Mansfield , OH ; 8. Clint Coffman, Clerment , FL ; 9. Jeff Gress, Coshocton , Ohio .
Dave Poske Performance Parts presents the Rocket Chassis Heat #2: 1. David Scott, Garland , PA ; 2. Steve Shaver, Parkersburg , WV ; 3. Josh McGuire, Grayson , Ky. ; 4. Chuck Clise, Frostburg , MD ; 5. Rick DeLong, Whitehouse , OH ; 6. Rusty Schlenk, Jackson , Mich. ; 7. Jason Montgomery, Jackson , OH ; 8. Ty Myers, Clark , OH ; 9. Randy Pollock, Seville , Ohio .
Lias Tire Racing Division presents the American Racer Heat #3: 1. Rick Aukland, Zanesville , OH ; 2. Scott Peltz, Cadiz , OH ; 3. Doug Drown, Wooster , OH ; 4. Robbie Blair, Titusville , Pa. ; 5. Dave Hess, Jr., Waterford , PA ; 6. Tom Baker, Massillon , OH ; 7. Brandon Russell, Danville , OH ; 8. John Mason, Millersburg , OH ; 9. Rocky Owens, Mansfield , OH .
GRT Chassis presents the ATL Fuel Cells Heat #4: 1. Ryan Markham, Ashland , OH ; 2. Eric Myers, Holmesville , OH ; 3. Rod Conley, Wheelersburg , OH ; 4. Keith Berner, Millersburg , OH ; 5. Chet Alexander, Dalton , OH ; 6. Trevor Philips, Orrville , Ohio ; 7. Matt Irey, Mansfield , Ohio ; 8. Jeff Esbenshade, Ashland , Ohio .
Mason Racin’ presents the BERT Transmission Heat #5: 1. Mike Balzano, Parkersburg , WV ; 2. Jarod Hawkins, Fairmont , W. Va. ; 3. Corey Conley, Wellsburg, W. Va. ; 4. Dave Hornikel, Mansfield , OH ; 5. Matt Lux, Franklin , PA ; 6. Mark Thrasher, Union City , Mich. ; 7. Randy Scott, Mansfield , OH ; 8. Ryan Eddleblute, Mansfield , Ohio .
MACS FACTS: Five heats were held for 43 drivers from seven states including: Florida , Kentucky , Maryland , Michigan , Ohio , Pennsylvania , and West Virginia .
Scott drives his own Corry Chrysler / Hornburg Drilling / Jim’s Automotive Parts Plus / Jays Auto Wrecking / B.D.G. Graphics Black #3 Rocket Monte Carlo powered by a Custom Racing Engine, mounted on Integra Shocks and shod with Hoosier Tires.
The field included three current or past MACS Champions: Covert (‘06); Balzano (’05), Blair (’04).
The feature field contained 11 previous MACS A Main winners.
The Series has had 65 different winners thus far in 200 events.
The win was David’s first win of 2007 and fourth of his career. Series career win leader board: 1.) Todd Andrews - 17; 2.) Chub Frank -16; 3.) Gary Stuhler -13; 4) Jeremy Miller – 11; 5) Jackie Boggs - 11; 5) Rob Blair – 10; 6.) Lynn Geisler - 8, 7.) Davey Johnson - 7; 9.) Mike Balzano – 6; 10) Bob Close, Bart Hartman and Scott Haus –5
2007 Mid-Atlantic Championship Series Event Winners:
April 7 – Allegany County Speedway ( Cumberland , MD ) – Weather
May 25 – Skyline Speedway ( Stewart , OH ) – Josh McGuire
May 26 – Portsmouth Raceway Park ( Portsmouth , OH ) – Jackie Boggs
May 27 – Central Pennsylvania Speedway ( Clearfield , PA ) – Rob Blair
July 3 – Eriez Speedway ( Hammett , PA ) – Jason Covert
July 13 – Bedford Speedway ( Bedford , PA ) – Bo Feathers
August 18 – Bill Sawyer’s Virginia Motor Speedway ( Jamaica , VA ) – Jason Covert
August 31 – Don Martin’s Lernerville Speedway ( Sarver , PA ) – Chub Frank
September 1 - Portsmouth Raceway Park ( Portsmouth , OH ) – Doug Drown
September 2 – Portsmouth Raceway Park ( Portsmouth , OH ) – Jason Covert
September 21 – Hilltop Speedway ( Millersburg, OH ) – David Scott
2007 Winners thus far: Jason Covert (3), Rob Blair (1).Jackie Boggs (1), Doug Drown (1), Bo Feathers (1), Chub Frank (1), Josh McGuire (1) and David Scott (1).
The average car count per event is: 43
240 Different drivers have competed thus far this season
11 out of the top 20 in points standings were present.
2007 Mid-Atlantic Championship Series Point Standings:
1. #43A – Jason Covert 2,790 pts.
2 #71R – Rod Conley 2,630 pts.
3. #E1 – Mike Balzano 2,515 pts.
4. #12D – Doug Drown 2,485 pts.
5. #21 – Matt Lux 2,445 pts.
6. #W11 – Rob Blair 2,160 pts
7. #119 – Jim Bernheisel 1,970
8. #14P – Jack Pencil 1,915
9. #5 – Chuck Clise 1,814
10. #21D – Dan Stone 1,585
AlturnaMats® “Shock the Clock” Time Trail Points presented Sue Stevenson Photography
#21L – George Lee - 25
#41 – Josh McGuire - 20
#W11 – Rob Blair - 18
#20M – Eric Myers - 16
#17H – Jarod Hawkins - 14
#43A – Jason Covert - 12
#30 – Steve Shaver - 10
#12D – Doug Drown - 8
#93T – Jeff Esbenshade – 6
#21 – Matt Lux - 4
AlturnaMats® Dash King presented WRISCO Aluminum
#30 – Steve Shaver - 25
#3 – David Scott - 20
#20M – Eric Myers - 18
#17H – Jarod Hawkins - 16
#12D – Doug Drown - 14
#43A – Jason Covert - 12
#77B – Scott Peltz - 10
#41M – Josh McGuire - 8
WRISCO Aluminum Event Hard Charger Points
#21L – George Lee – 17
#W11 – Rob Blair - 10
#93T – Jeff Esbenshade – 10
#5 – Chuck Clise - 7
#71R – Rod Conley – 6
#71D – Dave Hornikel – 6
#14 – Corey Conley - 5
#44 – Dave Hess – 5
#43A – Jason Covert - 3
#3 – David Scott - 1
#12D – Doug Drown – 1
#21 – Matt Lux – 1
Additional information on the Mid-Atlantic Championship Series can be found on www.macsracing.com.
Thank you for your continued support of the series, host facilities, drivers, and sponsors.
Andy Geesey – President – (724) 549-1480
Matt Geesey - Vice President – (724) 465-4282
Jeff Geesey - Secretary/Treasurer – (724) 465-2222
Email - macs1@verizon.net
Written and Distributed by:
Jason Shank – JNJ Motorsports Media / Mid-Atlantic Championship Series
www.jnjmotorsports.com, www.macsracing.com
