7/1/2011
JACK PENCIL WINS BEDFORD THREE STATE FLYERS RACE
The Three State Flyers Late Model series visited the Bedford Speedway Friday night, and Bedford’s own Jack Pencil made his hometown proud by picking up the win in the 35 lap main event.
Jack Pencil has been building momentum all season at Bedford. Fresh off a win the last time the Late Models circled Bedford, Pencil’s front row starting position for Friday’s Three State Flyer race set him up for a great chance to make it two in a row. However, Jason Covert, the hottest driver on the series trail was in town and started just one row behind Jack.
Pencil immediately grabbed the lead at the start of the $3,000 to win event with regional standout Jamie Lathroum an Covert hot on his heels. Lathroum appeared to have a little something for the leader until he brought the yellow out in turn two on the eighth lap. This put Covert right on Pencil’s back bumper, with Scott LeBarron and Dylan Yoder following closely behind on the restart.
The fastest way around on this night was the high side, and Covert matched Pencil’s tire tracks for laps.
Yoder got by LeBarron for third on lap fifteen, but was never really able to pose too much of a threat to the top two. Covert seemed content on mirroring Pencil for most of the race, but in the final stages he left nothing on the table.
The car on the move was last year’s track champ Jeff Rine. Rine started last, and was able to come all the way up and steal the seventh spot from Chuck Clise on the final lap.
Pencil was solid up front and repelled any of Covert’s attempts for the lead, taking the checkered for the 28th time of his career in Super Late Model action at Bedford. Covert finished a close second, and Yoder came home third a few car lengths back. LeBarron ended up fourth, and JT Spence fifth. Rounding out the top ten was Nick Dickson, Rine, Clise, Wayne Johnson, and Jeff Miller. Pencil won his heat and the dash, and Jamie Lathroum was the other heat race winner. Former Bedford Regular CS Fitzgerald was on hand for the first time in over ten years. He crossed the finish line in the eleventh position.
THREE STATE FLYERS SUPER LATE MODELS FEATURE (35 Laps): 1. 14 Jack Pencil 2. 43a Jason Covert 3. 32 Dylan Yoder 4. 8L Scott LeBarron 5. 91 JT Spence 6. 17D Nick Dickson 7. 92 Jeff Rine (Tri-State Racing Photos Hard Charger) 8. 5 Chuck Clise 9. 17J Wayne Johnson 10. 57 Jeff Miller 11. 100 CS Fitzgerald 12. 39 Greg Fetters 13. 26 Jerry Bard 14. 21 Scott Haus (DNF) 15. 20 Shawn Claar (DNF) 16. 5* Derek Byler (DNF) 17. 76 Andy Haus (DNF) 18. 6 Jamie Lathroum (DNF) 19. B2 Brian Booze (DNF)
June 25, 2011
JASON COVERT SWEEPS RED NININGER MEMORIAL
Jason Covert had a great weekend as he claimed the 40 lap Three State Flyer Red Nininger Memorial Saturday Night June 25, 2011 at Winchester Speedway, Winchester Va. Thirty one late models checked into the pit area for the main event.
D.J. Myers and Jason Covert lead the field to the green with Myers taking the lead on lap one and continued leading the way thru lap six as Covert would make the pass on lap seven to take the top spot from Myers.
On lap fourteen caution flew to slow the field. Covert in control, Myers sitting second and C.S. Fitzgerald had made his way to third as the trio worked their way thru lapped traffic Myers could not make the move on Covert.
A lap twenty six caution flew to slow the field again, but nobody had anything for Covert. Covert would go onto pick up his second win of the weekend, Myers crossed second, Miller third, Stuhler fourth and rounding out the top five was Bo Feathers. D.J. Myers claimed the six lap dash, Covert crossed second and Jamie Lathroum third.
In the twelve lap B-Main event it was Devin Friese picking up the win over Tyler Hershey.
Jeremy Miller, CS Fitzgerald, and D.J. Myers all claimed heat race wins.
1. Jason Covert, 2. D.J. Myers, 3. Jeremy Miller, 4. Gary Stuhler, 5. Bo Feathers, 6. Kyle Lear, 7. J.T. Spence, 8. C.S. Fitzgerald, 9. Dale Hollidge, 10. Ronnie Dehaven, 11. Frankie Plessinger, 12. Nick Dickson, 13. Wesley Bonebrake, 14. Wayne Johnson, 15. Walter Crouch, 16. Tanner Kerr, 17. Richard Harrison, 18. Dwane Harbaugh, 19. Devin Friese, 20. Jason Miller, 21. Tyler Hershey, 22. Brad Omps, 23. Tommy Armel, 24. Jamie Lathroum (DNQ: Kyle Lear, David Watt, Scott Labarron, Tony Crim, Don Woodruff, Kris Holliday, Jonathan Dehaven)
6/24/2011
COVERT FIRST TSF REPEAT WINNER WITH NININGER MEMORIAL TRIUMPH
by Bob Vores
Jason Covert became the first repeat winner at Hagerstown Speedway on Friday after posting the triumph of the 4th Annual Red Nininger Memorial, the third race of the Hagerstown/Winchester Shootout. Covert of York Haven, Pa. also became the first repeat winner in the Three State Flyers Dirt Late Model Series, having won Hagerstown’s Bonebrake Tribute a month ago. He increased his lead in the TSF "Nininger’s Tire and Auto Center Challenge in Memory of Red Nininger" over J. T. Spence who finished 2.06 seconds behind Covert.
Alan Sagi occupied the pole after winning the eight lap dash with D. J. Myers alongside. Sagi, driving with a broken right wrist following an incident the previous week, pulled into the lead while third starting Covert quickly took control of the runner up position.
Sagi continued to hold a second plus advantage over Covert as fifth starting Spence passed Myers on the fourth lap and Jim Bernheisel repeatedly challenged Myers until the caution waved on lap 14 when Jamie Lathroum slowed.
Covert went to the outside on the restart as Sagi led the next lap, but in turn three, Covert made contact with Sagi’s right front as Sagi fought to gather it back in while Spence motored by into the runner up spot.
Covert sped away and was 2.75 seconds ahead and into rear traffic while Sagi was a near equal distance back in third. Covert continued through traffic until arriving at the checkered 2.06 seconds over with three lapped cars back to Sagi.
“I’ll just tell you, I wanted it more than those guys tonight,” Covert said. “Barry and the guys worked their guts out to get this car ready. At 9 last night, it didn’t have a body and no motor. All the credit goes to them.”
“Racing Alan is always a pleasure but I got to the outside of him and I needed to get in front of him to get the air off his nose. There was one lane below me but we did get together. It was definitely my fault but we do have roll cages, seat belts and helmets in these things. We’re not trying to crash, but are out there racing on the edge every night. A bad night here is better than a good day at work so I like being here. ”
Jeremy Miller passed Bernheisel for fourth on the final circuit. Kyle Lear, who came from 18th, received the Round Hill Hard Charger award after finishing sixth with Myers ending seventh. Bo Feathers was eighth with Marvin Winters and Nick Dickson completing the top ten.
Heat winners for the 42 entries were Covert, Myers, Spence and Sagi with Steve Axtell Jr. and Jerry Bard taking the two B mains and Sagi winning the dash. Glenn Nininger randomly pulled the number two from the hat and awarded Spence with an additional $100.
Kyle Lear was the Round Hill service Center Hard Charger.
Hagerstown Speedway Results
Three State Flyer Late Models– 4th Annual Red Nininger Memorial - 35 laps, 42 entries, (Lap Leaders –Alan Sagi 1-15, Jason Covert 16-35 ): 1.Jason Covert, 2.J. T. Spence, 3.Alan Sagi, 4.Jeremy Miller, 5.Jim Bernheisel, 6.Kyle Lear (Round Hill Auto Service Hard Charger), 7.D. J. Myers, 8.Bo Feathers, 9.MarvinWinters, 10.Nick Dickson, 11.Gary Stuhler, 12.Duane Harbaugh, 13.Scott LeBarron, 14.Jack Pencil, 15.Jerry Bard, 16.Wes Bonebrake, 17.Denny Bonebrake, 18.C.S. Fitzgerald, 19.Pete Weaver, 20.Devin Friese, 21.Jamie Lathroum, 22.Dylan Yoder, 23.Steve Axtell Jr., 24.Brent Smith, DNQ – Frankie Plessinger, Jim Yoder, Keith Jackson, Tyler Hershey, Roy Deese Jr., Matt Murphy, Ronnie DeHaven Jr., Jason Miller, Tim Murphy, Trevor Feathers, Tim Wilson, Wayne Johnson, Waylon Wagner, Ashley Barrett, Mike Walls, Jonathan DeHaven, Bob Dunn, Mike Lupfer
5/28/2011
COVERT ENJOYS WINNING HAGERSTOWN’S THREE STATE FLYER BONEBRAKE TRIBUTE
By Bob Vores
Jason Covert became Hagerstown Speedway’s fifth different winner in as many events Saturday night when he scored a triumph in the Three State Flyers Late Model Series 16th Annual Richard “Boney” Bonebrake Tribute. The event was the Hagerstown/Winchester Shootout. Restarting with five laps to go in the 35-lap Tribute, Covert, of York Haven, Pa, sped away to score the win by 1.25 seconds over Austin Hubbard. He also recorded victory in the 2009 Bonebrake event.
“When I was a kid, I came here and rooted for Denny Bonebrake,’ Covert said. “Anyone with that name is cool. It’s really an honor to win tonight.”
Justin Weaver of nearby Williamsport recorded his second career win by dominating the Hoosier Tire Mid Atlantic late model sportsman by a 7.09 second victory over Chad Myers. Chambersburg, PA’s Steve Lowery grabbed the Ernie D’s pure stock lead on the third lap and later scored his third of five events so far this season.
Following the dash for the Flyers late models, Gary Stuhler and Covert started from the front row as Stuhler pulled out to lead with the opening lap cautioned for a fourth turn incident involving Frankie Plessinger, Jamie Lathroum, Roy Deese Jr. and Rick Eckert with Deese and Eckert able to restart on the rear.
Covert was ready to toss his first challenge at Stuhler, went to the high side and was ahead by the fourth lap. Austin Hubbard took Stuhler’s spot by the seventh circuit while J.T. Spence and ninth starting Gerry Bard were chasing.
By the tenth lap, Covert and Hubbard had stretched their lead over Stuhler and were more than four seconds ahead by the 15th round. Covert began through the rear of the field on the 21st lap while Spence had passed Stuhler and was five seconds back. Covert caught some heavy traffic but quickly maneuvered past them but wasn’t able to shake Hubbard.
Following a caution on lap 31which regrouped the field. Covert opened more distance on Hubbard in the final laps than he enjoyed the entire race.
“What an honor to race with Gary and with Josh, Austin, Rick,” Covert said. “They’re the best in the business. This is great. This is Memorial Day weekend and we have to thank anyone that fought for our freedom. We worry about racing and others worry about not having freedom. Now that my daughter is in the Air Force and overseas, I told her I was going to try and win. This takes on a whole new meaning for Memorial Day. I want to thank any of the veterans that did that for us so I get to enjoy a little bit of the freedoms that most of the world doesn’t have.”
Spence held to third with Josh Richards, from 14th and Stuhler completing the top five. Bard was sixth followed by Dylan Yoder (11th), provisional starter Rick Eckert, the Round Hill Service Hard Charger from 25th, Greg Saterlee (24th) and Alan Sagi (18th). Heats went to Kenny Pettyjohn, Covert, Brian Booze and D. J. Myers while Kyle Lear and Ronnie DeHaven Jr. won the B mains.
Hagerstown Speedway Results
Three State Flyer Late Models– Richard “Boney” Bonebrake Tribute - 35 laps, 37 entries, (Lap Leaders – Gary Stuhler 1-3, Jason Covert 4-35): 1.Jason Covert; 2.Austin Hubbard; 3.J.T. Spence; 4.Josh Richards; 5.Gary Stuhler; 6.Jerry Bard; 7.Dylan Yoder; 8.Rick Eckert (Round Hill Service Hard Charger); 9.Greg Satterlee; 10.Alan Sagi; 11.Ronnie DeHaven; 12.Matt Parks; 13.C. S. Fitzgerald; 14.Jim Bernheisel; 15.Brian Booze; 16.Devin Friese; 17.Kyle Lear; 18.Roy Deese Jr.; 19.Ashley Barrett; 20.D. J. Myers; 21.Nick Dickson; 22.Jeremy Miller; 23.Kenny Pettyjohn; 24.Frankie Plessinger; 25.Jamie Lathroum; 26.Scott LeBarron; DNQ-Brent Smith, Dan Stone, Matt Murphy, Mike Lupfer, Chuck Lewis, Jason Miller, DNS-Tyler Hershey, Keith Jackson, Duane Harbaugh, Mason Zeigler, Marvin Winters.
MAY 27, 2011
MYERS CAPTURES THREE STATE FLYERS AT WINCHESTER
D.J. Myers has definitely proved he is the man to beat at Winchester Speedway. Myers driving The Gunters Honey owned machine captured the 35 lap Winchester/ Hagerstown Three State Flyers show Friday Night May 27, 2011 at Winchester Speedway from his ninth starting position. Thirty Late Models checked into the pit area for the $3000 to win main event.
In the 35 lap Late Model main event it was J.T. Spence and Jonathan Dehaven leading the field to the green with Spence taking the top spot. The duo ran one, two for the first eight laps as a caution would fly for Ronnie Dehaven Jr. Field reset with Spence in control with Dehaven trying to make a move but could not make the pass. Caution flew again on lap fifteen for a slow moving Keith Jackson with mechanical problems. Spence still leading the way, Dehaven second, would see ninth starting Myers who had worked his way into third. On lap nineteen Myers would make the pass on Dehaven and set his sights on Spence. The final caution would fly on lap twenty five to reset the field with Spence, Myers and Armel. Spence still in control would see Myers make the move on lap twenty-seven to take the top spot and never look back. Myers would pick up the win, Spence second, Miller third, Stuhler fourth and rounding out the top five was Tommy Armel. The consilatation race for the final six starting positions went to Kyle Hardy.
Late Models: 1. D.J. Myers, 2. J.T. Spence, 3. Jeremy Miller, 4. Gary Stuhler, 5. Tommy Armel, 6. Josh Richards, 7. Jonathan Dehaven, 8. Jason Covert, 9. Devin Friese, 10. Austin Hubbard, 11. Kyle Hardy, 12. Jamie Lathroum, 13. Nick Dickson, 14. Brian Tavenner, 15. Scott Labarron, 16. C.S. Fitzgerald, 17. Mike Lupher, 18. Walter Crouch, 19. Kenny Pettyjohn, 20. Tony Crim, 21. Wayne Johnson, 22. Jerry Bard, 23. Keith Jackson, 24. Ronnie Dehaven Jr (DNQ: Bubby Dillman, Jason Miller, Brad Omps, Scott Merryman, Richard Harrison, Frankie Plessinger)
MAY 6, 2011
JEREMY MILLER CAPTURES FEATURE WIN AT NATURAL BRIDGE SPEEDWAY
Jeremy Miller of Gettysburg, PA used an outside move on lap sixteen to take the lead away from D.J. Myers and lead the final nineteen laps to claim his second career win with the Three State Flyers super late model series. Miller, who pilots his own Miller Fabrication Mastersbuilt, picked up $3,000 for his victory Saturday night at Natural Bridge Speedway. This was just the second race of the 2011 Three State Flyers season. Josh Richards, the two-time defending World of Outlaws champion, won the season opener at Hagerstown Speedway.
Thirty-two super late models signed into the pit area to do battle on the 3/8 mile dirt oval. Four preliminary heat races took place to set the starting line-up for the feature event. The top five drivers would qualify for the A-main, while the top two drivers would move into the Dash for Cash.
Miller started fourth in his heat race and passed Walker Arthur on lap three to claim the victory in the preliminary event.
The win qualified Miller for the Dash for Cash used to set the top eight starting spots for the feature event. The number 1M of Miller started third in the Dash and finished second. The second place finish put Miller on the outside pole for the 35-lap feature. The preliminary heat race winners were Scott LeBarron, Miller, Ronnie DeHaven, and Devin Friese. DJ Myers won the Dash for Cash. Raphine’s own C.S. Fitzgerald was victorious in the B-Main.
At the drop of the green flag DJ Myers darted out in front of the field with Miller in tow. Myers, coming off not one but two victories the previous week, looked as if he was going to make it three in a row. However, Miller had other ideas. Track officials had prepared a perfect racing surface that often found competitors two and three wide battling for position. Miller settled into a groove from the onset and immediately started searching for a way around Myers.
Meanwhile, all eyes were on Jason Covert. Covert, the defending Three State Flyers champion and winner of this race a year ago, started sixteenth in the twenty-five car field. Covert masterfully worked traffic as he marched his way through the field. Covert cracked the top ten on just the fourth lap and the top five on lap fifteen. As Covert moved forward, Myers and Miller were engaged in their own battle for the race lead. Miller found the top side of the track to his liking and on lap sixteen shot past Myers and took command of the race. Covert appeared to be the only car capable of challenging Miller. Covert moved into the runner-up spot on lap thirty-one but it was too little too late. Miller was long gone and crossed the stripe nearly three seconds ahead of Covert. Myers settled for third ahead of Ronnie DeHaven, Jr. of Winchester, VA and Devin Friese of Chambersburg, PA, who ran as high as third.
April 23, 2011
Richards Opens Three State Flyers Series With Saturday Hagerstown Victory
Steve Lowery Claims Season Second Pure Stock Triumph
By Doug Watson
Total domination. That’s the best way to describe Shinnston West Va.’s Josh Richard’s season opening “Three State Flyers Series” win Saturday at the Hagerstown speedway. In scoring his first feature win of the season at Hagerstown, the defending and two-time World of Outlaw’s series late model champion, became the third different winner in the three-week old season at the venerable Maryland Half-mile.
After scoring a win in the dash, Richards earned the pole for the start of the 35-lap Stanley Schetrompf classic. As the pack took the green flag Richards, wheeling his Ernie Davis owned Rocket no.25, out-dragged fellow front-row line mate Kyle Lear as they raced into turn one. From that point on, it would be a race for second as Richards would go on to lead every lap of the event earning the $3000 pay day that went along with it.
However, as Richards lead, The race for second was quite intense. Eventual runner-up Kyle Lear held the spot the entire distance but had to withstand the constant pressure from Austin Hubbard and Jamie Lathroum that kept the crowd on their feet. As Richards took the checkered flag, Lear would come home second for his best-ever late model finish at Hagerstown with Hubbard settling for third. Tenth-starting Jason Covert would place fourth and Dylan Yoder would claim the Round Hill Auto Service hard charger award as he came from 13th on the grid to round out the top-five.
“I really enjoy racing here at Hagerstown, it’s always a lot of fun.” Race winner Josh Richards stated in victory lane. “This is one of the best tracks I’ve raced on all year so far, there wasn’t a bump on it. I just hope it was a good show for the fans.” A well-prepared race car made Richards job that much easier. “ I can’t thank Ernie and Connie Davis and all the people who help with this car.” Richards said. “This Roush/Yates engine in this car is so strong, but the track was a little slick tonight, so I had to be really careful with the throttle.” Late race lapped traffic was the only scare Richards faced the entire event. “You just never know how big of a lead have so you have to be really careful in lapped traffic, but the cautions came when we needed them, and everything turned out good.”
Heats for the 30 Nininger’s Tire and Auto Center Challenge late models went to Richards, Jamie Lathroum and Kyle Lear with Jerry Bard claiming the consolation.
Three State Flyer Late Models- 30 entries (Lap Leaders, Josh Richards 1-35)
1. Josh Richards 2. Kyle Lear 3. Austin Hubbard 4. Jason Covert 5. Dylan Yoder 6. JT Spence 7. Jamie Lathroum 8. Nick Dickson 9. Roy Deese Jr. 10. Jared Hawkins 11. Bart Hartman 12. Marvin Winters 13. Brent Smith 14. Alan Sagi 15. Frankie Plessinger 16. Gary Stuhler 17. Ashley Barrett 18. Keith Jackson 19. Scott LeBarron 20. Derek Byler 21. Jerry Bard 22. Devin Friese 23. Matt Parks 24. Duane Harbaugh DNQ- Bob Gordon, CS Fitzgerald, Matt Murphy, Tim Murphy.
8/29/2010
Jason Covert Wires Field For Three State Flyers Wins at Roaring Knob Motorsports Complex
Jason Covert kept cool under heavy pressure to capture the 35 lap Super Late Model feature as Roaring Knob Motorsports Complex completed its second night of racing on Sunday. Covert’s third career win at the track came in the first-ever appearance by the Three State Flyer Series for Super Late Models.
Starting on the pole, after his win the 8-lap dash, it was expected to be a runaway. Not so as Chad McClellan stayed glued to Covert’s rear bumper. The two pulled away from the pack and as they approached lapped traffic things heated up. Ron Delano, Jr. closed in to make it a three car battle. McClellan looked high and low making several attempts to steal the lead from Covert as Delano looked for an opening. A caution on lap 14 left a clear track for Covert. On the restart he still wasn’t able to shake the 119 of MeClellan. Delano’s good run ended on lap 34 when he hooked the cushion and hit the wall setting up a two lap shootout. On the restart McClellan jumped the cushion and spun after something broke in his car. DJ Myers, who started tenth, then took up chase for the final two laps but Covert held on to pick up his third career win at Roaring Knob. This was his fifth Three State Flyer win this year. Behind Covert and Myers at the finish were Devin Friese, Scott LeBarron, Mel Minnick, Jr., Jared Hawkins (from 20th ), Keith Jackson (from 22nd ), Doug Horton, Ricky Elliott and Scott Rhodes. Taking qualifying heats were Covert, Elliott, Horton and McClellan. The B-Main went to Robbie Blair.
Three State Flyers Series for the Jack’s Recycling Super Late Models (35): Jason Covert, DJ Myers, Devin Friese, Scott LeBarron, Mel Minnick, Jr., Jared Hawkins, Keith Jackson, Doug Horton, Ricky Elliott, Scott Rhodes, Mason Zeigler, LC Powers, Jack Pencil, Chad McClellan, Danny Pugh, Kyle Merkel, Ron Delano, Jr., Jake Hawkins, Bob Gordon, Chuck Harper, Butch McGill, Bob Hershman, Quinton Wyandt, Rodney Phillips, Robbie Blair.
DNQ: Richard Frazier, Mike Steck, Tim Senic, Billy Holbert, Steve Wilmoth, Nick Dickson, Jeff Ferguson, Alan Sagi, Randy Burkholder, Sam Stile.*
8/7/2010
MCCLELLAN BREAKS THUNDER VALLEY STREAK, WINS LAUREL CLASSIC
After 12 consecutive different Late Model winners at Thunder Valley, Chad McClellan broke the streak Saturday night. His win, a convincing performance came in the annual Three State Flyer event known as the Laurel Highlands Classic. It was McClellan's eighth career Late Model win at the track
With the outsiders from the Three State series on hand, local driver McClellan proved to be the class of the field. He went from ninth to second in his heat, won the dash and started on the pole for the 35 lap feature. John Britsky got the jump on McClellan at the start but McClellan roared by on lap two. Allen Lemin got by Britsky on lap three but did not mount a challenge to the lead. Meanwhile Scott Rhodes had come from in the pack and challenged Britsky for several laps. That battle went on until lap 15 when Rhodes pitted with a flat tire.
Lemin closed over the last 10 laps to challenge McClellan, but fell short at the line. Behind them, Britsky, Chuck Clise, Matt Parks, Brian Lessley, Tyler Hershey, Jeff Miller, Greg Fetters and Rhodes completed the top 10. Clise, Hershey, and Rhodes won the heats. McClellan won the dash. Chris Rhodes won the B.
LATE MODEL 35 LAP LAUREL HIGHLAND CLASSIC 1 Chad McClellan, 2 Allen Lemin, 3 John Britsky, 4 Chuck Clise, 5 Matt Parks, 6 Brian Lessley, 7 Tyler Hershey, 8 Jeff Miller 9 Greg Fetters, 10 Scott Rhodes, 11 Bob Dunn, 12 Chris Rhodes, 13 Bryan Bernheisel, 14 Gene Kain, 15 Dan Lee 16 Randy Burkholder, 17 Shawn Claar, 18 Pete Weaver, 19 Quint Weyant, 20 Scott Lebarron, 21 Sam Grindlesberger, 22 Brad Kling, 23 Ron Delano, 24 Tom Decker, 25 Kieth Barbara. DNQ Travis Calhoun, Doug Legum, Dave Graber, Bill Burns, Doug Glessner
8/6/2010
DJ Myers Dominates Three State Flyers Action at Potomac
By Doug Watson
Greencastle Pa.’s DJ Myers was victorious in last Friday night’s 40-lap Gene VanMeter memorial at the Potomac speedway and the $4000 top prize that went with it. In scoring his third career late model feature win at the track, Myers became the ninth different winner of the season in the eleven races for the division in 2010.
Myers and defending track champion David Williams lead the field to the initial green flag of the event. Myers quickly showed the rest of the field he had the car to beat as he bursted into the race lead. Myers would go on to lead every lap of the race but it was far from an easy win. David Williams, the defending winner of the race, hounded Myers for the first twenty-three laps before tenth-starting Andy Anderson entered the picture. Anderson swept by Williams to take the runner-up slot on lap twenty-four and set his sights on Myers. Anderson would get close to Myers on several occasions, but could not make the winning pass and would have to settle for second place money.
“We needed this win in a bad way.” Myers commented. “We’ve really been struggling since speed weeks and I cant thank Greg (Gunter), PPM chassis and Hershey Racing Engines for a great car tonight.”
Timely caution periods aided Myers in his winning run. Yeah, It’s nice to have clear track in front of you, but I knew Andy (Anderson) was getting close there towards the end, but I knew we had a good enough car to hold him off.” David Williams held on for third, Jeremy Miller took fourth and Nick Dickson completed the top-five. Heats for the 24-cars on hand went to Brian Booze, Myers and Williams.
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Budweiser Super Late Models:
1. DJ Myers, 2. Andy Anderson, 3. David Williams, 4. Jeremy Miller, 5. Nick Dickson, 6. Jamie Lathroum, 7. Kenny Pettyjohn, 8. Darryl Hills, 9. Kyle Hardy, 10. Alan Sagi, 11. Jason Covert, 12. Roland Mann, 13. Bryan Bernheisel, 14. Dale Hollidge, 15. Brian Booze, 16. Bryan Driver, 17. Matt Quade, 18. Mike Walls, 19. Booper Bare, 20. Jim Bernheisel, 21. Ed Pope, (DNS: Frankie Plessinger, Deane Guy, Kyle Lear)
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7/24/2010
Josh Richards grabs $5000 in Mike Clore Memorial Three State Flyers Show
Josh Richards claimed the $5000 Mike Clore Memorial main event Saturday Night at The Winchester Speedway, in Winchester VA.Front row starters Jamie Lathroum and Jeremy Miller lead the field to the green with Miller taking the top spot. Richards was quick to take the runner up spot from his fourth starting position on lap three. Richards then set his sights on Miller and would take the top spot on lap twelve.Richards in control would see a caution fly on lap twenty to tighten the field up. Richards set to take the green, Miller second and seventh place starter JT Spence had worked his way into the third position would make the pass on Miller on lap twenty one. Spence and Miller would battle for the runner up spot as Miller grabbed it back on lap twenty-five only to hand it back on lap thirty-six. Richards would go onto pick up the win with Spence second, Miller third, Jason Covert who started sixteenth would come home fourth and rounding out the top five was D.J. Myers. Special thanks to Ernie D’S Auto Auction for the $1000 points bonus that Richards and Miller tied for, and decided to split the top spots and Keith Jackson was third overall in the weekend events points system. Heat race winners for the 31 cars went to Jeremy Miller, Josh Richards, and Walker Arthur. Scott Labarron would pick up the win in the 15 lap consolation event. Jamie Lathroum would pick up the win in the 6 lap dash.
Gasoline Alley Late Models:
1. Josh Richards, 2. J.T. Spence, 3. Jeremy Miller, 4. Jason Covert, 5. DJ Myers, 6. Keith Jackson, 7. Jamie Lathroum, 8. Ronnie Dehaven Jr, 9. Gary Stuhler, 10. Booper Bare, 11. Nick Dickson, 12. Walker Arthur, 13. Wesley Bonebrake, 14. Tony Crim, 15. David Williams, 16. Devin Friese, 17. Allan Brannon, 18. Austin Hubbard, 19. Scott labarron, 20. Walter Crouch, 21. Brian Tavenner, 22. Brad Omps, 23. Darryl Hills, 24. Tommy Armel (DNQ:Chris Cromer, Andy Anderson, Dustin Mitchell, Randy Burkholder, Rusty Sites, Kyle Hardy, Gerald Davis, Bo Feathers)
7/23/2010
“Miller Thrills at Potomac, Scores $5000 TSF Series Victory”
By Doug Watson
Gettysburg Pa.’s Jeremy Miller scored a thrilling win in last Friday night’s 40-lap, $5000-to-win, Three State Flyers series event at the Potomac speedway The win was Millers first feature win at Potomac in nearly three years and his career 19th at the track.
Miller and Keith Jackson were the front row for the start of the 40-lap main event. Miller got the jump at the start as he would lead the event’s first circuit. Keith Jackson would the assert himself as he took the top-spot on lap-two and would lead the race for the next ten-laps. Fourth-starting Josh Richards, the defending World of Outlaws late model series champion, would then grab the top from Jackson on lap-twelve. As Richards appeared to have the car to beat, Miller and Jackson would wage their own personal war for second and third that lasted nearly twenty-laps.
“That was a lot of fun.” Miller stated from Potomac’s victory lane. “The track got black like we expected but there was still plenty of traction and I was able to move around a little and find where the car worked best.” Miller felt his opportunity for the win came on the lap-thirty-seven restart. “I think Josh’s car had a broken shock or something.” Miller stated. “He was having a little trouble keeping his car on the bottom, and if I was going to make a move that’s where it would have to come from.” Tire choice would be critical in the outcome of the event. “ tonight was all about tire management.” Miller said. “We went with a little softer tire and I saved something for the end of the race and it sure does feel good to win here at Potomac again.” Jackson finished second behind Miller, Richards settled for third, Jamie Lathroum came from 21st to secure fourth and Austin Hubbard completed the top-five. Heats for the 34 cars on hand went to Ronnie DeHaven Jr., Miller, Richards and Hubbard with Jamie Lathroum claiming the consolation.
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Budweiser Super Late Models:
1. Jeremy Miller, 2. Keith Jackson,3. Josh Richards,4.Jamie Lathroum, 5. Austin Hubbard, 6. Darryl Hills, 7. Bo Feathers, 8. Nick Dickson,9. JT Spence, 10. Roland Mann, 11. Ross Robinson,12. Mike Lupfer, 13. Jeff Pilkerton, 14. David Williams, 15. Kirk Ryan, 16. Alan Sagi, 17. Dale Hollidge, 18. Scott Labarron, 19. Matt Quade, 20. Booper Bare, 21. Jason Covert,22. Ronnie Dehaven, 23. Walker Arthur, 24. Kyle Hardy (DNQ: Andy Anderson, Bryam Bernheisel, Walter Crouch,Dustin Mitchell,Chris Cromer,Deane Guy,Brian Tavenner,Kyle Lear, DJ Myers, Colby Frye)
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7/4/2010
JIM YODER GETS THREE STATE FLYERS WIN AT HESSTON
1. #27 Jim Yoder, 2. #12 Devin Friese, 3. #70J DJ Meyers, 4. #B2 Brian Booze, 5. #14 Jack Pencil, 6. #3 Tim Wilson, 7. #77 Randy Burkholder, 8. #17 Nick Dickson, 9. #32 Dylan Yoder, 10. #119 Jim Bernheisel11. #5k Kirk Ryan, 12. #15e Steve Everhart, 13. #15 Matt Parks, 14. #02 Tim Burkholder, 15. #1k Tom Eriksen, 16. #5w Waylon Wagner, 17. #8 Tim Fedder, 18. #43 Tom Decker, 19. #119b Brian Bernheisel, 20. #34d Bob Dunn, 21. #57 Jeff Miller, 22. #5* Derek Byler, 23. #11 Brad Kling, 24. #m1 Mike Mort, 25. 8L Scott Lebarron, 26. #1m Jeremy Miller, 27. #91 Tim Grey: DNS - #79 Michael Altobelli
By: Dave Harclerode
BEDFORD, PA – The Three State Flyers visited the Bedford Speedway Friday night, and Jason Covert picked up his second career feature win at the historic oval.
Randy Burkholder led the 27 car field of Super Late Models to the green for the 35 lap main event, and was able to hold the point position for eight laps until Jeff Rine motored by with 27 laps to go. Jason Covert, who started third, kicked his Rocket chassis into high gear mid race and caught Rine to put on a great two wide show for several laps. Covert’s bid for the lead was halted twice for cautions, and finally with 13 to go, Covert put his number 43a into the lead coming out of turn two. A caution with eleven to go grouped the field for a restart, and that’s when things turned sour. Randy Burkholder suddenly slowed on the frontstretch while running in the top five, and the field stacked up at full speed. Several top runners were eliminated or sent to the back of the pack. When racing resumed, it was Covert at the point, JT Spence second, Jeff Rine third, and Jeremy Miller fourth. The field kept this lineup until lap thirty when JT Spence went pitside, relinquishing the second spot. Covert took the checkered, followed by Rine, Miller, Nick Dickson, and Brian Bernheisel. Frankie Plessinger came home sixth, and Andy Haus, Scott LeBarron, Larry Wright, and Brian Booze completed the top ten. Jack Pencil, Rine, and Dickson won the heat events, and Rine won the dash for cash.
FEATURE (35 laps): 1. Jason Covert 2. Jeff Rine 3. Jeremy Miller 4. Nick Dickson 5. Bryan Bernheisel 6. Frankie Plessinger 7. Andy Haus 8. Scott LeBarron 9. Larry Wright 10. Brian Booze 11. Scott Rhodes 12. Bob Gordon 13. Alan Sagi 14. Kirk Baker 15. JT Spence 16. Allen Lemin 17. Mike Altobelli, Jr. 18. Randy Burkholder 19. Greg Fetters 20. Matt Parks 21. Jeff Miller 22. Derek Byler 23. TJ Wright 24. Scott Haus 25. Chuck Clise 26. Chris Harr 27. Jack Pencil
DNS: Tom Decker, Jr.
6/25/2010
COVERT HARD TO CATCH AS HE DEFENDS WIN OF THREE STATE FLYERS RED NININGER MEMORIAL
by Bob Vores
Under a shining moon one night short of full, Jason Covert, York Haven, Pa, kept his success going in the Three State Flyer events at Hagerstown Speedway. Having won all three events last season, he’s now two for three this year after a flag to flag jaunt Friday night to defending his win in the 3rd Annual Red Nininger Memorial in a special two night program with Winchester Speedway. The triumph was his career 75th and 27th behind the wheel of the Barry Klinedinst Rocket late model.
Covert’s draw put him on the pole for his heat race with the win giving him a draw for the dash where he ended second after starting fifth. Starting outside Roy Deese Jr., Covert seized the lead on the start and didn’t look back while continuing to hold the edge over Brian Booze from the second lap. He ended with a 1.677 second margin of victory over Booze.
“We have to thank the Nininger’s for everything they’ve done in racing, Glenn, his dad and everybody,” Covert said. “It’s an honor to win it twice and have those trophies. That means a lot especially after coming to Hagerstown all those years. I appreciate them having it every year.”
While Deese got into the first turn ahead of Covert, Covert looked like he flat footed it around the turns to come off the second turn with an already a sizeable lead. Fifth starting Brian Booze made a fast move on Deese to take over the runner up spot on lap two as he and Covert pulled away from the rest of the field. By a lap nine caution, Covert and Booze had a 5.1 second advantage on Deese.
On the restart, Covert continued to hold a comfortable lead with Deese, Gary Stuhler and Jeremy Miller a distance behind Booze and a final caution come out on lap 23 which erased a two second lead.
On that restart, Covert stretched his lead to 2.5 seconds with five to go and then slowed as Booze began to close, but ended with a strong second place effort.
“When you get out in the lead like that, the guys were telling me, there was no reason to run the tires off the car. I had space on Brian,” Covert said.
Deese maintained his hold to third place while Stuhler and Jeremy Miller completed the top five. Sixth went to Andy Anderson with Devin Friese (12th), Nick Dickson (15th), J.T. Spence (20th) and Matt Parks completing the top ten. Heat winners were Deese Jr., Andy Fries, Darryl Hills and Miller while Frankie Plessinger was the B main winner
Hagerstown Speedway Results
Three State Flyers 3rd Red Nininger Memorial Late Models, 35 laps, 35 entries, (Lap Leader – Jason Covert 1-35) 1.Jason Covert; 2.Brian Booze; 3.Roy Deese Jr.; 4.Gary Stuhler; 5.Jeremy Miller; 6.Andy Anderson; 7.Devin Friese; 8.Nick Dickson; 9.J.T. Spence; 10.Matt Parks; 11.Jack Pencil; 12.Mike Lupfer; 13.Alan Sagi; 14.Bryan Bernheisel; 15.James Myers; 16.Tyler Hershey; 17.Randy Burkholder; 18.Rusty Sites; 19.Kenny Pettyjohn; 20.D.J. Myers; 21.Darryl Hills; 22.Frankie Plessinger; 23.Scott LeBarron; 24.Andy Fries; DNQ – Greg Fetters, Matt Murphy, Ronnie DeHaven Jr., Al Shawver Jr., Marvin Winters, Kirk Baker, Tyler Armstrong, Paul Crowl, Jerry Bard, Mike Walls, Tim Murphy
5/29/2010
PENCIL’S DREAM COMES TRUE, BEATS COVERT IN THREE STATE FLYERS
BONEBRAKE TRIBUTE FOR HAGERSTOWN FIRST
Jack Pencil has done a lot in his racing career but on Saturday evening, he accomplished what he’s always wanted to do and that was to win a race at Hagerstown Speedway. Not only did “the Flying School Teacher” from Bedford, Pa get his career first, it was the 15th Annual Bonebrake Tribute, a Three State Flyer Late Model Series event by beating Jason Covert, the defending winner of the race and who also has won the last and only four Flyer events held at Hagerstown.
Pulling into victory lane, Pencil was overjoyed on his accomplishment.
“I hope this isn’t a dream when I wake up,” he said. “I’ve come here ever since I was three years old back in 1966 and watched all the sprint cars, Elmer Ruby, Irvin King and all those guys. I’ve come down here religiously and before my career ended, I wanted to win a race here especially after last year’s fire that devastated our whole team, my dad getting burned, and coming back. We fought hard all last year.”
Pencil started outside Covert on the front row and led lap 18 before Covert reassumed the lead. Pencil kept his composure as Covert edged away slightly but with ten laps remaining, Pencil crept closer and retook the position on lap 30 only for Covert to lead at the flag two laps later. At this point, Pencil wasn’t about to leave this one get away while they worked at the rear of the field. He secured the lead and took the checkered by .749 seconds with the lapped car of Nathan Durboraw between them.
“I’d like especially to say thanks to Denny Bonebrake. When I broke my wrist 10 to15 years ago, Denny drove my car down here and he showed me how to get around this place,” Pencil said. “The Bonebrake family is a class act. If there was one race I could win at Hagerstown, I’m glad it was this one.”
Following qualifications, the top two from each heat drew for the dash line up as Covert drew the pole and Pencil, third spot. While most thought it would be a Covert benefit, Pencil had other thoughts and used the track as if he raced there regularly.
Until the single caution on lap 12, Covert controlled the race with a comfortable lead over Pencil and Frankie Plessinger who took third on lap four.
Pencil battled with Covert following the restart and took the lead for the 18th lap before Covert pulled ahead again as Gary Stuhler and Marvin Winters battled for fourth after passing Matt Parks.
With ten to go, Pencil closed on Covert to get under him and led two laps while Covert wasn’t ready to give up and led with three to go. Pencil again continued to hit his marks and reassumed the point with three to go while several cars were directly ahead and he worked past three of them to head from the final turn with Nathan Durboraw between himself and Covert and a .749 second victory.
“When you beat Jason Covert, you’re beating one of the best in the country, that’s how much I respect Jason so this is one of my best wins ever,” Pencil said.
Plessinger remained a solid third with 12th starting Stuhler and 19th starter, D. J. Myers taking fifth with four laps to go. Winters ended sixth followed by Parks, Nick Dickson from 15th, J. T. Spence and Roy Deese to complete the top ten.
Devin Friese, Covert, Plessinger and Parks win the heats for the 36 entries while Jeremy Miller was the B –Main winner.
Hagerstown Speedway Results
Three State Flyers Late Models, 15th Annual Richard “Boney” Bonebrake Tribute, 35 laps, 36 entries, (Lap Leaders – Jason Covert 1-17, 19-29, 32; Jack Pencil 18, 30-31, 33-35) 1.Jack Pencil; 2.Jason Covert; 3.Frankie Plessinger; 4.Gary Stuhler; 5.D. J. Myers; 6.Marvin Winters; 7.Matt Parks; 8.Nick Dickson; 9.J. T. Spence; 10.Roy Deese Jr.; 11.Scott LeBarron; 12.Keith Jackson; 13.Jamie Lathroum; 14.Greg Fetters; 15.Mike Lupfer; 16.Chuck Clise; 17.Brian Booze; 18.Nathan Durboraw; 19.Al Shawver Jr.; 20.Brian Bernheisel; 21.Jeremy Miller; 22.Randy Burkholder; 23.Andy Anderson; 24.Devin Friese; DNQ – Tyler Hershey, Alan Sagi, Ron Delano, Jim Yoder, Jerry Bard, Dylan Yoder, Kirk Baker, Jeff Miller, Tom Decker Jr., Tim Burkholder, Ronnie DeHaven Jr., Doug Legum
5/1/2010
COVERT WINS SECOND, THREE STATE FLYERS OF THE SEASON AT NATURAL BRIDGE
1. Jason Covert; 2. Bo Feathers; 3. Walker Arthur; 4. Jim Bernheisel; 5. D J Myers; 6. Gerald Davis; 7. Andy Anderson; 8. David Watts; 9. Bryan Bernheisel; 10. J T Spence; 11. Devin Friese; 12. Jamie Lathroum; 13. Matt Quade; 14. Ronnie DeHaven Jr; 15. Scott LeBarron; 16. Tim Stalnaker; 17. Trevor Feathers; 18. Brian Tavenner; 19. Brad Omps; 20. Chris Cromer; 21. Greg Roberson; 22. Christian Looney;
23. Jared Almarode; 24. Ricky Wells
4/10/2010
COVERT DOMINATES HAGERSTOWN’S THREE STATE FLYERS
In a repeat of what he accomplished three times at Hagerstown Speedway last season, Jason Covert completely dominated Saturday nights Three State Flyers late model event and piloted the Barry Klinedinst owned Rocket to the $3,000 triumph by 10.421 seconds over Billy Wampler.
Covert, of York Haven, Pa won his heat and then with luck of the draw, dashed away with the dash win after starting from the outside pole. He then led every lap in the 35-lap main and following a 12th lap restart, entered a different time zone and began stretching his lead each and every lap until claiming victory in the first of four Three State Flyers events on the 2010 Hagerstown schedule.
“The credit has to go to the crew, my owner and my wife,” said Covert of York Haven, Pa. “I want to dedicate this to my wife. We lost one of her grandma’s while the other grandma was in the hospital last Saturday. I left here while watching so this is for her. I told her I‘d try to not let her down tonight. It’s been a pretty hard week for everybody in our family.”
Covert pulled ahead of Wampler, Mike Knight and Rusty Sites on the start but the second lap brought the red flag and disaster to second row starters Sites and Knight when Sites made an inside pass on the backstretch and contact was made entering turn three as the two went violently into the fence. Friday night TSF winner Jamie Lathroum was committed high and then slammed into Sites.
The race resumed with Roy Deese, Frankie Plessinger and Jeremy Miller battling for fourth position until Miller rolled to a stop on the 12th with steam coming from under the hood.
The green waved again for the final time as Covert took off and began stretching his distance while Wampler secured the runner up spot over Deese and Plessinger. Fourteenth starter, Greg Satterlee moved past J. T. Spence for fifth spot on the 13th and closed in to make a three car battle for several laps until taking fourth on the 19th and then began battling with Deese.
Meanwhile Covert was already in a different time zone and with ten to go, was cruising out front with a 6.7 second advantage and showed no signs of letting up. He continued his torrid pace to the checkered and the 10.421 second blowout.
“All the credit goes to the crew, this is their win,” said Covert.
“I told the guys this is the best the track has been in a feature event in ten years. We couldn’t ask for a better race track.”
Wampler easily held to the second spot while Satterlee got past Deese on the final circuit to score third while Plessinger came home fifth. Spence (10th) ended sixth ahead of 19th starter Nick Dickson, Ronnie DeHaven Jr from 18th, Al Shawver Jr., the Winchester Auto Dealers Exchange hard charger from 23rd and 20th starting Gary Stuhler. Heat wins went to Knight, Sites, Deese Jr. and Covert while D. J. Myers was the consy winner.
The upcoming event will be the Duron Paint sponsored night featuring a regular show of late models, late model sportsman and pure stocks plus the second Enduro Dash.
Hagerstown Speedway Results
Three State Flyers Late Models, 35 laps, 37 entries, (Lap Leaders – Jason Covert 1 - 35): 1.Jason Covert; 2.Billy Wampler; 3.Greg Satterlee; 4.Roy Deese Jr.; 5.Frankie Plessinger; 6.J.T.Spence; 7.Nick Dickson; 8.Ronnie DeHaven Jr.; 9.Al Shawver (Winchester Auto Dealers Exchange Hard Charger from 23rd); 10.Gary Stuhler.; 11.Ricky Elliott; 12.Mike Lupfer; 13.Bryan Bernheisel; 14.Scott LeBarron; 15.Randy Burkholder; 16.Jeremy Miller;17.Jason Dupont; 18.MarvinWinters; 19.Dale Hollidge; 20.D.J. Myers; 21.Rick Hulson; 22.Mike Knight; 23.Rusty Sites; 24.Jamie Lathroum; DNQ – Andy Anderson, Devin Friese, Boom Briggs, Alan Sagi, Dan Stone, Jerry Bard, Greg Fetters, James Myers, Tyler Hershey, Tom Decker Jr., Brian Booze, DNS – Matt Parks, Larry Baker
4/9/2010
JAMIE LATHROUM WINS AT WILLIAMS GROVE
Jamie Lathroum won the 35-lap Three State Flyers late model main event Friday night at Williams Grove Speedway.
Lathroum took the lead from D. J. Myers on the second lap and went on to win the 35-lap late model feature.
Jason Covert started tenth and moved into the runnerup spot on the 14th lap. Although he was able to close on the leader, Lathroum held on to win by 2.72 seconds. Myers was third ahead of Nick Dickson, Dan Stone, Ronnie DeHaven, Bo Feathers, Alan Sagi, Greg Satterlee and Kenny Pettyjohn.
Heats for the 35 late models went to Jeff Rine, Ricky Elliott, Jeremy Miller and Lathroum.
J. T. Spence won the B-main and Lathroum won the dash.
Williams Grove Speedway Feature Finishes - April 9, 2010
Late Model Feature - 35 laps - 1. Jamie Lathroum, 2. Jason Covert, 3. D. J. Myers, 4. Nick Dickson, 5. Dan Stone, 6. Ronnie DeHaven, 7. Bo Feathers, 8. Alan Sagi, 9. Greg Satterlee, 10. Kenny Pettyjohn, 11. Mike Knight, 12. Gary Stuhler, 13.. J. T. Spence, 14. Ricky Elliott, 15. Jeff Rine, 16. Billy Wampler, 17. Jason Dupont, 18. Mike Lupfer, 19. Tyler Hershey, 20. Jeremy Miller, 21. Randy Burkholder, 22. Greg Fetters, 23. Jerry Bard, 24. Devin Friese. DNQ, Tim Wilson, Frankie Plessinger, Bryan Bernheisel, Scott LeBarron, Tom Decker Jr., Andy Haus, Derek Byler, Dave Zona, Chuck Clise, Chas Shellenberger, Pat Beard.
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