Heartbreak in Hagerstown: Feathers Had Victory in Sight at Sagi Tribute

Hagerstown, MD – July 30, 2024

by Addicted2Dirt PR & Media Mgmt

Photo Credit:  Jason Walls / WRT Speedwerx

After enjoying a weekend off, Trever Feathers and his team returned to action Sunday night at Hagerstown Speedway in the Frank Sagi Tribute.

Feathers piloted a special wrap sporting the throwback 2012 wrap of Jeremy Miller’s No.1m.  

In a special moment prior to the night’s action, race promotor Alan Sagi, Feathers and father Bo Feathers surprised Miller with the tribute wrap.

When Feathers finally hit the track, he put a smile on Miller’s face again with a stellar performance right out of the gate.

QUICK RESULTS

DATE:  July 28, 2024

  • Event:  Frank Sagi Tribute
  • Class:  Super Late Model 
  • Location:  Hagerstown Speedway, Hagerstown, MD
  • Stats:  36 cars, Group A Qualifying 1st, Heat 1st (1), Twin-20 #1 16th (1), Twin-20 #2 DNS

WAITING FOR SOME LUCK

Feathers set the tone early by ripping off the quickest lap in Group A qualifying with an 18.511 second trip around the half-mile.  It was good enough to place him fastest overall as well.

Dylan Yoder pressured Feathers for the lead during the opening laps of the heat race.  He survived the battle and eventually pulled away by a few car lengths for the win.

From the pole position, Feathers took command of the race at the drop of the green.  On lap six Mason Zeigler wrestled the lead away on lap six but it was short lived when his No.25z suffered a flat tire on lap eight.

With the lead back in hand, Feathers made sure to distance himself enough to prevent any further challenges.  He pulled away and appeared well on his way to victory in the first of the two 20-lap features that make up the Frank Sagi Tribute race.

With just under four laps remaining that all changed quickly.  The drive shaft on Feather’s machine broke in turn three, ending his race.  The failure caused enough collateral damage the Winchester, VA resident was not able to make repairs to return for the second feature either.

“First off I’d like to say thank you to Alan Sagi for everything he does for racing in general but also for the Frank Sagi tribute race. He does so much for the event and for racing in our area. Since 2017 that event is special and will continue to be special. Very thankful for him and including me in with the Tuesday test session with Danny Dietrich.  For me it was an awesome experience to be a part of.”, Feathers said.

“We had a really good Shane McDowell Racing, Team Zero Bloomquist car and we were putting a night together that we haven’t been able to in a while. To be able to make Jeremy Miller smile with the car made the night completely worth it.  Also, thanks to every person that keeps our team going, we will keep chugging along and wait for our luck to get a little better.”

Veteran racers know what this sport is like.  There are highs and lows and Feathers knows how to navigate them.  If he keeps running like this, the wins will come again, probably in bunches.

“Too dumb to quit…that’s what it boils down to I guess.”, Feathers said with a laugh.

THE WEEK AHEAD

It will be a very busy short week in the shop.  The drive shaft and lift arm are broken from Sunday’s failure but there is also other damage that occurred as a result.  Feathers needs to determine what work needs to be done and what parts need to be replaced before he can set his plans in cement for the coming weekend.

If repairs can be made, Feathers hopes to travel to Georgetown Speedway in Delaware on August 1st for the Camp Barnes Benefit Stock Car Race.  He owns two top five super late model finishes in three starts there so far this season in his Team Zero Race Cars, Fox Racing Shox, Leggett Engine Research, North River Farm, McFarland Custom Painting & Wall Coverings, George’s Used Cars, Martin’s Pumping, Feathers & Son’s Roofing, Coffelt Graphics, Shane McDowell Racing No.20.

Tentatively the team is also aiming to join the super late models at Port Royal Speedway on August 3rd.  A final decision will be made later this week.  Stay tuned to Trever’s social media outlets listed below for updates.

SEASON STATS

Super Late Model:  17 races, 0 wins, 7 top 5’s, 10 top 10’s, 13 top 15’s 

Limited Late Model:  4 races, 1 win, 1 top 5’s, 3 top 10’s, 4 top 15’s

PARTNER SPOTLIGHT: McFarland Oval Research and Peterson Fluid Systems

Marketing partnership opportunities are available for the 2024 season!

Trever Feathers Racing can be contacted via [email protected].

TREVER FEATHERS RACING

Bio & Media Info:  A2DPR.com/TreverFeathers

Press Releases:  A2DPR.com/LatestNews

Facebook:  Facebook.com/TFeathersRacing

Twitter:  Twitter.com/TFeathersRacing

Instagram:  Instagram.com/TFeathersRacing

Broadcast coverage of Port Royal Speedway events is available at FloRacing.com

THANKS TO OUR SUPER LATE MODEL TEAM PARTNERS! 
The entire team would like to express their appreciation to all their partners for their support!
 

McFarland Custom Painting & Wall Coverings

George’s Used Cars

Martins Pumping Service

North River Farm

Leggett Engine Research

Feathers & Sons Roofing

Coffelt Graphics

Team Zero Race Cars

Shane McDowell Racing

Fox Racing Shox

Barnes Custom Painting

American Racer

JDR Motorsports Fabrication

Jones Racing Products

McFarland Oval Research

Peterson Fluid Systems

Ritter’s Well Drilling

Sunoco

Trever Feathers Racing

ABC Supply of Winchester, VA

Tonka Time Solutions

Kevin Nouse Designs/K1 RaceGear

In Memory of Nathan McCoy

SPECIAL THANKS

As always, thank you to all our sponsors and partners, including our silent partners who do everything they can to help but ask for nothing in return!  These are the businesses…the people…the families…that make what these teams do possible.  PLEASE take the time to browse this information and help the teams by giving your business to these partners. 

Most importantly, tell them WHY you patronized them and thank them for being involved in racing!

PUBLIC RELATIONS

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We keep fans engaged with your story through our personalized press releases
We promote your marketing partners to give them the value they want for their investment
We increase driver & team visibility to reach more fans and potential marketing partners
We present the polished, professional image that marketing partners want representing them
We leverage our audience and business model to achieve all of the above

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Summer Speed: Picking Up Pace & Podiums

Mifflintown, PA – July 30, 2024

by Derick Kriner / Addicted2Dirt PR & Media Mgmt

Photo Credit:  Derick Kriner Photography

As the temperature continued to rise and make for hot days and nights in July, Lane Snook also started to rise in performance. After scoring several strong runs in May and June, including a win, July proved to be no different. 

While not all results saw the 23 car in a podium spot, speed was evident. To start off the month, a make-up feature was on tap at BAPS. Podium one of the month found the young 16-year old driver, as Lane charged from 8th to 3rd position. Being an addition to the regular show, this meant the team would have to prepare for another feature that evening. Rolling off 9th in the regular feature, misfortune found the 23 car. “Had a car spin in front of us and I had to spin to avoid.” Not what you want to happen, but the aforementioned gains in speed showed. “We went to the rear and made our way back up to 10th.” Good speed shown, with two top 10’s to kick off the month. 

The next weekend found the team traveling to Selinsgrove, where speed seemed to be produced right out of the box for the Mifflintown native. Going to the top of the speed chart on his first lap of time trials, again proved the speed found. However, lap two ended the night, with a blown motor. The team was understandably bummed, but with the small track car loaded up, the team went to Path Valley the following week and didn’t appear to have missed a beat. 

“Started 3rd in the heat and finished 4th. That put us starting 7th in the feature and made our way to 2nd.” Even after a slight misstep on the cushion set him back to 3rd late, Lane was able to power back around and grab the 2nd spot on the final circuit. 

Closing out the month of July at BAPS brought the team back to the site of Snook’s first win. Winning speed was there and Lane advanced from 9th-2nd in the feature event. “The car kept getting better as the race went on,” stated the young late model pilot. “I think the more laps I’ve run, that we’ve found some stuff that I like with the setup on the car. I’ve definitely got more comfortable as the year has went on and we are putting some good runs together.” All of this while having to navigate different types of tracks and surfaces. 

The ¼ mile tracks like Path Valley are definitely fun and elbows up,” said Snook. “½ miles are aero dependent and that can make them hard to race on,” identifying a key challenge of the bigger speedways like Port Royal and Selinsgrove. “If they widen out, they can race good.” 

As evident with his performances there this year, Lane highlighted ⅜ mile tracks, like BAPS as “about the perfect size for a racetrack. The last couple times we’ve been there, it’s been good racing and fun to race on.” 

August will be no different in the variety of facilities the 23 team looks to head to. Port Royal will kick off the month on August 3rd, followed by Path Valley on the 10th. BAPS Motor Speedway success will hopefully continue as the limited late models are on the card August 17th. A double header weekend featuring Port Royal and Selinsgrove is on the calendar for the 23rd and 24th, before rounding out the month at Port Royal for the start of the Juniata County Fair. 

A month racing in the heat and on different size speedways, not only showed the teams ability to compete on a regular basis, but also proved the progress made by a young racer. Three podiums and a top-10, helped the confidence of the 16-year old driver, and will hopefully continue as August features a similar schedule to that of the successful July. 

The Snook family and Lane, would again like to thank all of their amazing partners and sponsors for keeping the team on track and performing at a consistently strong level.

LANE SNOOK RACING

Press Releases:   A2DPR.com/latest-news

Lane Snook Racing on Facebook:   Facebook.com/LaneSnookRacing

Schedule:   A2DPR.com/events

Broadcast coverage of Port Royal Speedway events is available at FloRacing.com.

THANKS TO OUR PARTNERS! 

The entire team would like to express their appreciation to all their partners for their support during the 2024 racing season!
 

Grassmyer Auctioneering

MHT Transport

Fryeco Fabrication

Ritchey Sandblasting

Dyers Top Rods

Mexico Ridge Beef Farm

The Olde Hatchery

Juniata Beverage

Byers Racing Engines

Schaeffer’s Racing Oil

Superfly Shocks

SPECIAL THANKS

As always, thank you to all our sponsors and partners, including our silent partners who do everything they can to help but ask for nothing in return!  Below are the businesses…the people…the families…that make what these teams do possible.

 PLEASE take the time to browse this information and help the teams by giving your business to these partners. 

Most importantly, tell them WHY you patronized them and thank them for being involved in racing!

PUBLIC RELATIONS

Addicted2Dirt PR and Media Management provides personal and powerful dirt motorsports public relations.  We are a central Pennsylvania based business with a love of and passion for dirt racing and the people who make the sport what it is.

We keep fans engaged with your story through our personalized press releases
We promote your marketing partners to give them the value they want for their investment
We increase driver & team visibility to reach more fans and potential marketing partners
We present the polished, professional image that marketing partners want representing them
We leverage our audience and business model to achieve all of the above

Visit our website, A2DPR.com, to learn more about us and follow along with the stories of our race teams!  

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Hot Start, Rough Finish for Newlin at BAPS, Two-Race Weekend on Tap

Port Royal, PA – July 30, 2024

by Addicted2Dirt PR & Media Mgmt

Photo Credit:  Derick Kriner Photography

Zach Newlin has split his seat time between the 358 sprint cars and 410 sprint cars this season but as a result of schedules, the weather, and waiting on his 410 engine to be finished, it has been difficult to get into a rhythm.  

Saturday night he returned to the seat of the Mansberger Motorsports No.21m 358 sprint car after a four-week break in the team’s schedule.  It was also his BAPS Motor Speedway season debut.

QUICK RESULTS

DATE:  July 27, 2024

  • Class:  358 Sprint Cars
  • Location:  BAPS Motor Speedway, York Haven, PA
  • Stats: 30 cars, Heat 1st (1), A-main 19th (11)

A LITTLE LUCK WOULD BE NICE

The night started out strong for Newlin.  He led wire to wire to take the victory in the the first of three heat races for the thirty-car field.

Newlin’s good fortune seemed to end there.  With twelve drivers participating in the redraw (the top four finishers from each heat race), he pulled the eleven pill, putting him inside row six to start the main event.

It would be a tall order but it certainly wasn’t impossible to race into the top five or better from that far back if the car was right.  Unfortunately, Newlin battled a tight race car from the start of the 25-lap A-main.  He struggled to a 19th-place finish.

410 PROGRAM UPDATE

Newlin debuted his family-owned 410 sprint car team in mid-June.  Through four starts they have made three A-mains but they have battled a recurring issue that has hampered their ability to put a complete night together.

A series of potential electrical and fueling system components that could possibly be the root cause of the mid-race issues have been explored and ruled out over the course of the four starts.  The team believes they have made some progress since their last start, so they are looking forward to getting back to the track.

UP NEXT

This weekend Newlin will return to Williams Grove Speedway in the Mansberger Motorsports No.21m 358 sprint car for a Summer Series event.  After capturing a victory there in 2023, this season has been an up and down one at the Mechanicsburg oval for Newlin.  He owns two podium finishes in six starts but his average finish is just outside the top ten.

Saturday night the Millerstown, PA driver will strap into the Ron’s RV Sales, Butler Hill Maple Farm, Tuscarora Roofing, Dillman Hauling No.11z 410 sprint car at Port Royal Speedway.

PARTNER SPOTLIGHT

Tuscarora Roofing – Quality Roofing Services You Can Trust

Looking for top-notch roofing services in Central Pennsylvania? Look no further than Tuscarora Roofing! With over 20 years of experience, we are your local experts in residential and commercial roofing solutions.

Our skilled team provides a variety of services, including inspections, installations, replacements, and repairs. We use only the best materials to ensure your roof is durable and long-lasting, giving you peace of mind for years to come.

In addition to our roofing services, we also offer new gutter system installations. Properly functioning gutters are essential for directing water away from your property, preventing water damage, and preserving your roof’s integrity.

At Tuscarora Roofing, we understand that your roof is a crucial part of your property’s protection and value. That’s why we work efficiently and effectively to deliver exceptional results that exceed your expectations.

Contact us today to schedule a consultation and experience the Tuscarora Roofing difference!

Phone: 717-658-3969

Email: [email protected]

Website: tuscaroraroofer.com

Marketing partnership opportunities are available for the 2024 season!

Zach Newlin Racing can be contacted at [email protected].

Learn more about Zach Newlin at:  A2DPR.com/ZachNewlin

Follow Zach Newlin’s season at:  A2DPR.com/latest-news

Zach Newlin Racing on Facebook:  Facebook.com/ZachNewlinRacing

Zach Newlin Racing on Twitter:  Twitter.com/ZachDaddyRacing

Zach Newlin wheels his No.11z 410 sprint car around Port Royal Speedway (Photo Credit: Derick Kriner Photography)

Broadcast coverage of Williams Grove Speedway events is available at DirtVision.com

Broadcast coverage of Port Royal Speedway events is available at FloRacing.com

THANKS TO ZACH’S PARTNERS! 

Ron’s RV Sales

Butler Hill Maple Farm

Tuscarora Roofing Co.

Dillman Hauling

Wintergreen Window Cleaning

Christine Booher, Realtor

Safety-Kleen

Strange Oval

Walker Performance Filtration

Newlin Bar Service

The Podium Awards

Nesbit Innovations

Deimler Chiropractic

Your Dry Basement

SPECIAL THANKS

As always, thank you to all our sponsors and partners, including our silent partners who do everything they can to help but ask for nothing in return!  These are the businesses…the people…the families…that make what these teams do possible. 

PLEASE take the time to browse this information and help the teams by giving your business to these partners. 

Most importantly, tell them WHY you patronized them and thank them for being involved in racing!

PUBLIC RELATIONS

Addicted2Dirt PR and Media Management provides personal and powerful dirt motorsports public relations.  We are a central Pennsylvania based business with a love of and passion for dirt racing and the people who make the sport what it is.

We keep fans engaged with your story through our personalized press releases
We promote your marketing partners to give them the value they want for their investment
We increase driver & team visibility to reach more fans and potential marketing partners
We present the polished, professional image that marketing partners want representing them
We leverage our audience and business model to achieve all of the above

Visit our website, A2DPR.com, to learn more about us and follow along with the stories of our race teams!  

Follow A2D on Social Media!  We are @Addicted2DirtPR on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and TikTok!  Follow hashtag #TeamA2D!

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Ashley Cappetta Honors Racing Hero, Greg Hodnett, During Speedweek

Abbottstown, PA – July 28, 2024

by Emily Winslow / Addicted2Dirt PR & Media Mgmt

Photo Credit:  Jeremy Zarfos / WRT Speedwerx

Ashley Cappetta grew up around racing and at the track, there was one driver she always looked up to, Greg Hodnett. Cappetta’s uncle, Rob, was the engine builder for the Apple #12 when Greg was behind the wheel and that is how Ashley was introduced to her hero. The first time Cappetta met Hodnett, it was Opening Day at Williams Grove Speedway in 2004, a race which Greg would win, “Greg’s personality was what drew me to him and made him my favorite driver, which will never change.” The Apple #12 team had a lot of wins with Rob’s engines and Hodnett behind the wheel which means there are a lot of photos with Ashley as a kid growing up with those two Central PA racing titans.

One night at Sherry Hodnett’s salon, Cappetta and Sherry were talking about the Hodnett Classic, “Sherry and I were talking about bringing the tribute cars back to make the race feel more like it was for Greg and I asked Sherry if she needed a car that mine would be available. Sherry liked the idea and gave me the green light to do the Apple Car.”

Cappetta and her dad started with a black car which meant a major transformation was needed, “Dad and I primed and spray painted the wing red and we wrapped the car.” A lot of different people played a part in pulling this project together. Dustin Beard from Posseland Apparel helped wrap the car and Andrew Rucker had the vector files of the design and most of the decals. Ashley also had the opportunity to see one of the Apple Cars that is in the storage building at the Eastern Museum of Motor Racing, to make sure all of the details on the car were accurate. The only thing not exactly the same was the wheels, “We kept black wheels because it was what we had and it wasn’t cost-effective to get chrome ones.”

“It was definitely hard to put this deal together and there was a lot of emotion behind it but it was totally worth it.” In addition to the emotion, there was a lot of history behind the project, “Bob Stewart (Stewart owned the Apple Car), sponsored me and my softball number was always #12, that car and number got me invested in racing.” Another tie-in to the #12 was that Greg attended Ashley’s 12th birthday party, “that was my best birthday party ever.”

“Rolling into Port Royal, it was emotional, I know how much it meant to Greg.” Fans loved seeing the car and many stories were shared about Greg throughout the night, “I met a lot of nice and new fans at the autograph session. It’s always nice to connect with fans and it was rewarding seeing the fans appreciate the car.” 

Ashley and the other tribute cars got ready to pace the field before the feature, “I was ok emotionally until I got into the race car and was sitting out on the track, and then as soon as the car fired I teared up right away.” Along with Cappetta’s Apple #12, Dylan Orwig had a replica of one of Greg’s Australian cars Kody Hartlaub was in the Trone #39, Anthony Macri had a Jim & Sandy Kline #22 wing and Troy Wagaman was running a Heffner Racing #27, “I had tears in my eyes the entire time I was on the track. The crowd had their phones lit up, officials were giving us thumbs up and I had some of the best sprint car drivers in the country along side of me.”

Cappetta watched the feature from the infield, “Overall it was an awesome night. I got to spend time with Sherry, I had my friends and race team with me and it was a huge honor to run the car in honor of my favorite driver who is the reason I fell in love with racing.”

After positive feedback from fans at the Hodnett Classic, fans were looking forward to seeing the car in action on the track. Ashley had a discussion with Bob Stewart, Sherry Hodnett and Pat Sterner and the car will be raced at the 21st Annual Weldon Sterner Memorial at Lincoln Speedway on September 28.

“I am very grateful to have met someone like him because if it wasn’t for him I don’t know if I’d be in the driver’s seat. It was incredibly hard to climb back in the car but in 2019 I did it for him because I know he wouldn’t want me to quit and I wouldn’t have gotten my first win.”

Cappetta (12) Joined a line of other cars previously piloted by the late Greg Hodnett to honor the former racer by pacing the field at Port Royal Speedway's Greg Hodnett Classic (Photo Credit: Jeremy Zarfos / WRT Speedwerx)

ASHLEY CAPPETTA RACING

Press Releases:   A2DPR.com/latest-news

Facebook:   Facebook.com/ACappettaRacing89

Twitter and Instagram:   Twitter.com/A_Cappetta89

Website:   AshleyCappettaRacing.com

Broadcast coverage of High Limit Racing events, Port Royal Speedway events and select Lincoln Speedway events is available at FloRacing.com.

Broadcast coverage of World of Outlaw events and Williams Grove Speedway events is available at DirtVision.com.

Broadcast coverage of 410 sprint car events at BAPS Motor Speedway is available at SprintCarUnlimited.tv

THANKS TO OUR PARTNERS! 

The entire team would like to express their appreciation to all their partners for their support during the 2024 racing season!

 

Gettysburg Trading Post

Mike’s Towing & Recovery

Yesteryear Antique Center of Hanover

Stoner’s Auction

JZ Construction

Jersey Mike’s of Hanover

Snelbecker Electric

Chris’s Coins Antiques & Collectibles

Iron Horse Trains

Republican Club of Hanover

Racing Through Time Antiques & Collectibles

CP-Carrillo

DW Automotive Services, LLC

FK Rod Ends

Food Adventures

Brenneman Painting

BAM Products Roller Lifters

KH Suspension

Schaeffer’s Oil / Doug Smith

Smith Titanium

Total Seal

Hooker Harness

MyRacePass

Sharp Advantage Safety Products, LLC

Titan Wings

BDB Graphics

K1 Racegear

Kinsler Fuel Injection

AL Driveline

3 Feathers Racing

Jesel

Slick Products

Paul Felsch Engines

Barnes Oil Systems

SPECIAL THANKS

Thank you to all our partners, including our silent partners who do everything they can to help but ask for nothing in return!  Below are the businesses…the people…the families…that make what these teams do possible.

 PLEASE take the time to browse this information and help the teams by giving your business to these partners. 

Most importantly, tell them WHY you patronized them and thank them for being involved in racing!

PUBLIC RELATIONS

Addicted2Dirt PR and Media Management provides personal and powerful dirt motorsports public relations.  We are a central Pennsylvania based business with a love of and passion for dirt racing and the people who make the sport what it is.

We keep fans engaged with your story through our personalized press releases
We promote your marketing partners to give them the value they want for their investment
We increase driver & team visibility to reach more fans and potential marketing partners
We present the polished, professional image that marketing partners want representing them
We leverage our audience and business model to achieve all of the above

Visit our website, A2DPR.com, to learn more about us and follow along with the stories of our race teams!  

Follow A2D on Social Media!  We are @Addicted2DirtPR on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and TikTok!  Follow hashtag #TeamA2D!

And of course, don’t forget to subscribe to our YouTube Channel so you are always notified of our latest video features, recaps and stories for #TeamA2D! 

Contact us via Email at:  [email protected] 

Cappetta Continues to Push Forward; Always Searching for Ways to Improve

Abbottstown, PA – July 27, 2024

by Emily Winslow / Addicted2Dirt PR & Media Mgmt

Photo Credit:  Jeremy Zarfos / WRT Speedwerx

Saturday night started with another good pill draw and this time it put Ashley on the pole to start her heat race, “The heat race was good. I had a little bit of stumble in the engine, we had too much fuel going into it.” The engine stumble hit the hardest on the starts, “I felt bad for the guy in third, I’m thankful that he gave me a little shove.”
Cappetta won her heat, putting her in the redraw for the feature. After the heat, Cappetta and the team called the engine builder and were able to change things in the fuel system for the feature, “The temperatures were cooler than they have been on Saturday which made a big difference. We ended up having to make some adjustments due to the weather conditions.”

When the field saw the green for the feature the engine stumble was gone. With the engine stumble not an issue Cappetta could focus on the race, “The car was loose early and I was not comfortable. I ended up with the wing in the trunk early, I didn’t want it back so early but I had no choice based on what I was working with.” Having the wing so far back helped Cappetta glue the car to the bottom of the track, “Unfortunately it was too late, I was getting ready to pass a car before the third red. It’s hard to say where I would have ended up. We ended the night with a top 10 but not sure that would have happened if the top two cars hadn’t wrecked out.”

With a week off to regroup Cappetta and the team will be focused on figuring out how to get the car better in the features, “We really need to get this slick track figured out. We’re having a heck of a time and can’t figure out why.” During the downtime, Ashley will be on vacation with her family, a much-needed respite from the grind of running her own business and race team.

Ashley would like to thank the fans and everyone who purchased merchandise on Saturday, “I appreciate all of the support from the fans before and after the races, and for everyone that bought merchandise. We are going to be able to give the Emig Family a good amount as a portion of my merchandise sales from the weekend will go to them.”

During intermission it was brought to Cappetta’s attention that another team filed a complaint with officials that she was wearing an Apple watch, something that is not permitted per Lincoln’s rulebook, “I screwed up not knowing the rulebook, there’s no excuse to miss knowing the rules. As soon as the official approached me, I removed the watch and did not put it back on for the rest of the night.” As many people do, Ashley uses the watch to track her health and fitness, “When I think of my Apple watch, I use it to track steps and keep tabs on reminders throughout the day. I’ve never used it for anything other than that.”

The amount of effort it would take to use an Apple watch to gain an advantage is not something that Cappetta is interested in, “My mind is so focused on what I need to do in the car I don’t have time to worry about communicating with the team. Plus the team is older and technology is not something they would even think about trying to figure out and use. Then there’s the fact that you’d have to have both your watch and phone to do anything illegal and I’ve never taken my phone onto the track.”

Cappetta had one final statement regarding the allegations made: “Our trailer is always open. Anyone can come in and take a look or talk to me at any time. I’ve put too much into what I’ve built and have too much pride to cheat. That is something the ACR team will never do.”

Up Next

Lincoln Speedway, Saturday, August 3 at 7PM

Season Stats

7 races, 0 wins, 0 top 5’s, 4 top 10’s, 6 top 15’s 

Photo Credit: Jeremy Zarfos / WRT Speedwerx

ASHLEY CAPPETTA RACING

Press Releases:   A2DPR.com/latest-news

Facebook:   Facebook.com/ACappettaRacing89

Twitter and Instagram:   Twitter.com/A_Cappetta89

Website:   AshleyCappettaRacing.com

Broadcast coverage of High Limit Racing events, Port Royal Speedway events and select Lincoln Speedway events is available at FloRacing.com.

Broadcast coverage of World of Outlaw events and Williams Grove Speedway events is available at DirtVision.com.

Broadcast coverage of 410 sprint car events at BAPS Motor Speedway is available at SprintCarUnlimited.tv

THANKS TO OUR PARTNERS! 

The entire team would like to express their appreciation to all their partners for their support during the 2024 racing season!

 

Gettysburg Trading Post

Mike’s Towing & Recovery

Yesteryear Antique Center of Hanover

Stoner’s Auction

JZ Construction

Jersey Mike’s of Hanover

Snelbecker Electric

Chris’s Coins Antiques & Collectibles

Iron Horse Trains

Republican Club of Hanover

Racing Through Time Antiques & Collectibles

CP-Carrillo

DW Automotive Services, LLC

FK Rod Ends

Food Adventures

Brenneman Painting

BAM Products Roller Lifters

KH Suspension

Schaeffer’s Oil / Doug Smith

Smith Titanium

Total Seal

Hooker Harness

MyRacePass

Sharp Advantage Safety Products, LLC

Titan Wings

BDB Graphics

K1 Racegear

Kinsler Fuel Injection

AL Driveline

3 Feathers Racing

Jesel

Slick Products

Paul Felsch Engines

Barnes Oil Systems

SPECIAL THANKS

Thank you to all our partners, including our silent partners who do everything they can to help but ask for nothing in return!  Below are the businesses…the people…the families…that make what these teams do possible.

 PLEASE take the time to browse this information and help the teams by giving your business to these partners. 

Most importantly, tell them WHY you patronized them and thank them for being involved in racing!

PUBLIC RELATIONS

Addicted2Dirt PR and Media Management provides personal and powerful dirt motorsports public relations.  We are a central Pennsylvania based business with a love of and passion for dirt racing and the people who make the sport what it is.

We keep fans engaged with your story through our personalized press releases
We promote your marketing partners to give them the value they want for their investment
We increase driver & team visibility to reach more fans and potential marketing partners
We present the polished, professional image that marketing partners want representing them
We leverage our audience and business model to achieve all of the above

Visit our website, A2DPR.com, to learn more about us and follow along with the stories of our race teams!  

Follow A2D on Social Media!  We are @Addicted2DirtPR on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and TikTok!  Follow hashtag #TeamA2D!

And of course, don’t forget to subscribe to our YouTube Channel so you are always notified of our latest video features, recaps and stories for #TeamA2D! 

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Rookie Hartlaub Focused on Improvements After Mixed July Performances; Big Week Ahead Against Touring Series

Abbottstown, PA – July 23, 2024

by Addicted2Dirt PR & Media Mgmt

Photo Credit:  Derick Kriner Photography

After facing tough fields and logging five top-ten finishes that translated to finishing 5th in the point standings in the 9-race Pennsylvania Speedweek series in early July, Kody Hartlaub carried a little extra confidence with him.

That said, the 410 sprint car rookie knew none of those accomplishments would guarantee him anything going forward.  In sprint car racing, everything is earned and nothing is given.  When mid-July rolled around, it was time to get back to learning and earning.

QUICK RESULTS

DATE:  July 13, 2024

  • Division:  410 Sprint Cars
  • Location:  Lincoln Speedway, Abbottstown, PA
  • Stats:  27 cars, Qualifying 3rd, Heat 4th (4), A-main 7th (1)
DATE:  July 19, 2024
  • Division:  410 Sprint Cars
  • Location:  Clinton County, Mill Hall, PA
  • Stats:  30 cars, Group A Qualifying 4th, Heat 3rd, A-main 11th (11)
DATE:  July 20, 2024
  • Division:  410 Sprint Cars
  • Location:  Lincoln Speedway, Abbottstown, PA
  • Stats:  17 cars, Heat 6th (6), A-main 17th (DNS/11)

PLUGGING AWAY

When Williams Grove Speedway rained out on July 12th, Lincoln Speedway became the first up for Hartlaub following Speedweek.  He picked up where he left off, qualifying 3rd quickest, finishing 4th in his heat race, and earning the pole for the A-main.

Hartlaub led early but fell to 3rd on lap nine.  By the halfway mark he was running 5th.  He maintained his grasp on the spot for a long stretch before slipping to 7th in the final laps.

On July 19th the Trone Outdoor No.39 team made their way to a special 410 sprint car event at Clinton County Speedway in Mill Hall, PA.  In his first competitive laps at the track, Hartlaub qualified 4th fastest in Group A and finished 3rd in his heat race.

Hartlaub started 11th in the main event and raced his way up to 8th in the opening laps before a bobble cost him all his forward progress.  

After finding his rhythm again, Hartlaub pushed his way back into the top ten again.  Unfortunately, another slip in the late going left him with an 11th-place finish.

Saturday night July 20th Hartlaub returned to his home track, Lincoln Speedway.  He started 6th in his heat and showed speed but an early decision to attack the low line on the opening lap left him pinned on the bottom until nearly the midpoint of the race.  

When Hartlaub finally got to the high line around the speedway, he was fast.  It was too late though and he settled for the 6th-place finish.  

Upon his return to the pits, the team discovered an issue.  An oil pump failure sidelined Hartlaub for the remainder of the night.

“We have been so good early every night.  I mean really good.  I couldn’t ask for more there but we have been struggling in the feature with a full load of fuel.”, Hartlaub said.

“We need to figure that out and make some changes but it’s not all the car.  I still have some learning to do behind the wheel too.  The more I race, the more experience I get so I hopefully don’t repeat mistakes.”

“I’m not happy with the results the past couple weeks but we just have to keep plugging away.  We need to work on our slick track setup.  We have some ideas and we are going to go test soon to hopefully zero in on the changes this car needs to be as fast at the end of the night as it is at the beginning.”

THE WEEK AHEAD

Hartlaub and the Trone Outdoor No.39 team will travel to Lernerville Speedway on July 23rd for the High Limit Racing Don Martin Memorial Silver Cup.  It will be another new track for the 410 sprint car rookie.

“The competition will be tough and I will have the added challenge of a new track, but I will approach it like any other race.”, Hartlaub said of his maiden trip to the western Pennsylvania facility.

“Since I have been racing a lot more with the Trone 39 team, I have been more calm during race night.    My thoughts and energy are focused on learning from every opportunity and doing the best job I can.”

“That’s a byproduct of having great people around me.  Kevin (Frey), John (Trone), and everyone else not only do their part, they are also very supportive.  That allows me to focus on my role as a driver.  It’s a great team to be a part of.  I’m thankful for the opportunity.”

The following night they will return to Central PA to take on the World of Outlaws at BAPS Motor Speedway on July 24th and they will close out the Outlaw’s PA summer swing at Williams Grove Speedway on July 26th and 27th.

SEASON STATS

32 races, 0 wins, 3 top 5’s, 12 top 10’s, 22 top 15’s, 29 top 20

PARTNER SPOTLIGHT

Trone Outdoor Advertising is a full-service billboard company that has been in business since 1984.

Trone offers billboard coverage in Pennsylvania, Maryland, & Delaware. Trone Outdoor Advertising allows the advertiser to choose the location(s) that will work best for their company. 

You cannot turn the page, or change the channel on a billboard…..people WILL see it! Layout and design services are available to the customer at no charge. We work with the customer to design an attractive and memorable advertisement.

Whether you are looking for specific directional billboards or general advertising for coverage, Trone Outdoor will point your business in the right direction.

KODY HARTLAUB RACING

Follow Kody’s season at:   A2DPR.com/latest-news

Kody Hartlaub Racing on Facebook:   Facebook.com/KodyHartlaubRacing

Kody Hartlaub on Twitter:   Twitter.com/KodyHartlaub

Kody Hartlaub (39) powers off the low side of turn two at Lincoln Speedway alongside Devon Borden (23) [Photo Credit: Jeremy Zarfos / WRT Speedwerx]

Broadcast coverage of High Limit Racing events, Port Royal Speedway events and select Lincoln Speedway events is available at FloRacing.com.

Broadcast coverage of World of Outlaw events and Williams Grove Speedway events is available at DirtVision.com.

Broadcast coverage of 410 sprint car events at BAPS Motor Speedway is available at SprintCarUnlimited.tv

THANKS TO OUR PARTNERS! 

The entire team would like to express their appreciation to all their partners for their support during the 2024 racing season!
 

Trone Outdoor

J Fuels

Brewer Home Improvements, LLC

MooseBlocks.com

Bigham Appraisal

Griffith Plumbing Services

T and N Solutions

Maxim Chassis

Rider Racing Engines

Keizer Wheels

Kelly Racing Fuels

Smith Titanium

Herr Electric

Siegel Racing 59

Addicted2Dirt PR & Media Mgmt

Pretzel Boy

Barbie Miller, Realtor

KH Suspension

Don Ott Racing Engines

Pruitt Innovation & Technologies

AL Driveline

DMI Performance

SpeedComm

SPECIAL THANKS

As always, thank you to all our sponsors and partners, including our silent partners who do everything they can to help but ask for nothing in return!  Below are the businesses…the people…the families…that make what these teams do possible.

 PLEASE take the time to browse this information and help the teams by giving your business to these partners. 

Most importantly, tell them WHY you patronized them and thank them for being involved in racing!

PUBLIC RELATIONS

Addicted2Dirt PR and Media Management provides personal and powerful dirt motorsports public relations.  We are a central Pennsylvania based business with a love of and passion for dirt racing and the people who make the sport what it is.

We keep fans engaged with your story through our personalized press releases
We promote your marketing partners to give them the value they want for their investment
We increase driver & team visibility to reach more fans and potential marketing partners
We present the polished, professional image that marketing partners want representing them
We leverage our audience and business model to achieve all of the above

Visit our website, A2DPR.com, to learn more about us and follow along with the stories of our race teams!  

Follow A2D on Social Media!  We are @Addicted2DirtPR on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and TikTok!  Follow hashtag #TeamA2D!

And of course, don’t forget to subscribe to our YouTube Channel so you are always notified of our latest video features, recaps and stories for #TeamA2D! 

Contact us via Email at:  [email protected] 

Fallen Firefighter Race Made for a Rough Night; Cappetta Looking Forward to Getting Back to the Track this Weekend

Abbottstown, PA – July 18, 2024

by Emily Winslow / Addicted2Dirt PR & Media Mgmt

Photo Credit:  Garry Ferguson / WRT Speedwerx

Sometimes when you get what you wish for it’s not all it’s cracked up to be. Last year Cappetta wanted nothing more than to pull a low number at pill draw. Cappetta’s pill draw luck took a turn this season and the team has been consistently drawing low numbers, but not low enough to start on the pole of her heat, most weeks she has lined up second, “I’m tired of starting second, if the person in first is playing games you don’t want the jump to be called. At this point I would honestly rather start third, there is so much pressure starting on the front row.”

The start of Cappetta’s heat race put her behind the eight-ball, “I felt that the start of the heat race was not good and thought it should have been called back and it wasn’t.” Cappetta fell back to third right away, “Falling back early on a track like that was rough. Coming off turn 4 it was dirty and slick and I just didn’t have the car to make up for it.” Cappetta did move her line up after seeing other drivers make it work but it was too late at that point to make much of a difference, “It sucks that deal happened, but if I had a better car I would have been able to make up for it.”

Cappetta lined up 17th for the feature and was able to make her way up through the field, “If I could have gotten by one car a little bit sooner I think we could have had a top 10. The last several months we have been having issues with the car falling on the right rear and on Saturday we did not have that problem at all.” Similar to the heat race, moving up the track would have likely led to better results, “When its slick like it was on Saturday I need to work on getting comfortable moving up to the top. I wasn’t comfortable enough to move up during the feature but it would have helped me get by cars running the same line as me.” Cappetta finished the night crossing the line thirteenth, “I’m looking forward to moving on to next week and hope for better results.”

Fallen Firefighters Night Special for Cappetta

Once again Cappetta ran a special wing for the Fallen Firefighters Race/”Guise-Little Memorial” on Saturday, “I’ve known the Little Family for a long time and have gotten to meet the Guise Family being involved with the race, they are an incredible group of people.”

Cappetta, a volunteer firefighter herself, knows how special this race is, “Anytime you lose someone that commits a service to the community it is an honor to honor their life. These people are dedicating their time for free with no other benefit than helping people, and they paid the ultimate sacrifice in doing that.”

There are a lot of incredible people that put their heart and soul into the race, Don Livingston, Whitney Dietrich and Jeff Staub, plus countless others. Prior to the start of the 410 sprint car feature, Cappetta had the opportunity to pace the field alongside Chad Trout, who was also running a special wing design for the night, “We’re thankful that Chad is willing to work with us to have the special wing wrap and it was neat to get to pace the field with him.”

Racing With a Heavy Heart

News spread through the pits prior to cars taking the track about fellow racer, Riley Emig’s motorcycle accident, “Before I even started racing on Saturday I heard the news about Riley and it was on my mind all night.” Not far from the track, Emig was involved in an accident that unfortunately took his life, “I raced with Riley and watching him race quarter midgets, it was a hard pill to swallow, especially hearing the news on Fallen Firefighters Night, knowing his sister is involved with the fire company.”

Ashley and the entire Cappetta Racing Team are keeping Riley’s friends, family and fellow racers in their thoughts and prayers as they navigate this difficult time. 

Photo Credit: Garry Ferguson / WRT Speedwerx

ASHLEY CAPPETTA RACING

Press Releases:   A2DPR.com/latest-news

Facebook:   Facebook.com/ACappettaRacing89

Twitter and Instagram:   Twitter.com/A_Cappetta89

Website:   AshleyCappettaRacing.com

Broadcast coverage of High Limit Racing events, Port Royal Speedway events and select Lincoln Speedway events is available at FloRacing.com.

Broadcast coverage of World of Outlaw events and Williams Grove Speedway events is available at DirtVision.com.

Broadcast coverage of 410 sprint car events at BAPS Motor Speedway is available at SprintCarUnlimited.tv

THANKS TO OUR PARTNERS! 

The entire team would like to express their appreciation to all their partners for their support during the 2024 racing season!

 

Gettysburg Trading Post

Mike’s Towing & Recovery

Yesteryear Antique Center of Hanover

Stoner’s Auction

JZ Construction

Jersey Mike’s of Hanover

Snelbecker Electric

Chris’s Coins Antiques & Collectibles

Iron Horse Trains

Republican Club of Hanover

Racing Through Time Antiques & Collectibles

CP-Carrillo

DW Automotive Services, LLC

FK Rod Ends

Food Adventures

Brenneman Painting

BAM Products Roller Lifters

KH Suspension

Schaeffer’s Oil / Doug Smith

Smith Titanium

Total Seal

Hooker Harness

MyRacePass

Sharp Advantage Safety Products, LLC

Titan Wings

BDB Graphics

K1 Racegear

Kinsler Fuel Injection

AL Driveline

3 Feathers Racing

Jesel

Slick Products

Paul Felsch Engines

Barnes Oil Systems

SPECIAL THANKS

Thank you to all our partners, including our silent partners who do everything they can to help but ask for nothing in return!  Below are the businesses…the people…the families…that make what these teams do possible.

 PLEASE take the time to browse this information and help the teams by giving your business to these partners. 

Most importantly, tell them WHY you patronized them and thank them for being involved in racing!

PUBLIC RELATIONS

Addicted2Dirt PR and Media Management provides personal and powerful dirt motorsports public relations.  We are a central Pennsylvania based business with a love of and passion for dirt racing and the people who make the sport what it is.

We keep fans engaged with your story through our personalized press releases
We promote your marketing partners to give them the value they want for their investment
We increase driver & team visibility to reach more fans and potential marketing partners
We present the polished, professional image that marketing partners want representing them
We leverage our audience and business model to achieve all of the above

Visit our website, A2DPR.com, to learn more about us and follow along with the stories of our race teams!  

Follow A2D on Social Media!  We are @Addicted2DirtPR on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and TikTok!  Follow hashtag #TeamA2D!

And of course, don’t forget to subscribe to our YouTube Channel so you are always notified of our latest video features, recaps and stories for #TeamA2D! 

Contact us via Email at:  [email protected] 

Top 5 Turnaround: Chaotic Travels Turn Into 5th Place Finish for Feathers

Port Royal, PA – July 16, 2024

by Derick Kriner / Addicted2Dirt PR & Media Mgmt

Photo Credit:  Derick Kriner Photography

Troubles on the racetrack are a part of the sport of racing. While this wasn’t a part of this past Saturday’s adventure to the ‘Speed Palace’ for the Feathers Racing crew, troubles on the way to the speedway put the 20 team in hurry up mode.

While enroute to the track, the team’s truck blew a left front tire and left the team stranded on the side of the highway waiting for help. Help came in the form of PA State Troopers Ebbert and Wirth, who assisted the team. The team also got some much needed roadside assistance from Port Royal Speedway sponsor, Zimmerman Truck Repair. The efforts of both groups helped the team to get back on the road and make it to the track, right as the call went out for engine heat for the sprint cars.

Troubles behind for the night, Trever and the Team Zero Race Cars, Fox Racing Shox, Leggett Engine Research, North River Farm, McFarland Custom Painting & Wall Coverings, George’s Used Cars, Martin’s Pumping, Feathers & Son’s Roofing, Coffelt Graphics, Shane McDowell Racing No. 20, were ready to get unloaded and on track. 

QUICK RESULTS

DATE:  July 13, 2024

  • Class:  Super Late Model 
  • Location:  Port Royal Speedway, Port Royal, PA
  • Stats:  28 cars, Heat 3rd (3), A-main 5th (8)

TAKING A GUESS

With little time to unload the entire trailer and get the car ready for action, the team was forced to send the car out with a guess as to what the track was like. Getting about 15-20 minutes to get all of this done “definitely put us into rush mode. I made some changes during the week and figured I was going to be really tight, and it was” stated Feathers. The track seemed to hold a little more moisture throughout the entire night and this prompted some changes that helped the 20 car move forward. 

LIGHTING THE FIRE AFTER KICKING A TIRE

Rolling off 3rd in Heat 2, Trever and gang needed to maintain to make the handicap for the feature. An unfortunate first lap put the 20 car back to the 6th spot. This lit a fire under Feathers. “I put myself in a bad position twice…then I drove it as hard as I could back to 3rd” putting the TFR 20 into the 8th starting spot in the A-Main.

After showing a strong piece in the heat, the feature continued to show the progress that Trever and team were making. “I think we hit rock bottom enough with it that now I’m heading in the right direction” which showed in the 25 lap main event. The maneuverability of the No. 20 late model was evident as the feature went on. “We could move around and weren’t glued right to the bottom like we have been.” Trever was able to pilot the car past several drivers throughout the early and late stages of the race, ending a night that started out poorly, ending up in 5th.

THE WEEK AHEAD

Some much needed rest and recuperation is in order for the team this week, as Feathers will be taking the weekend off. “We just need to regroup, do some thinking and get back to winning form, so we can pay for some bills.” With the promise of increased speed, the Trever Feathers Racing team looks to get their first super late model win of the season. 

SEASON STATS

Super Late Model:  16 races, 0 wins, 7 top 5’s, 10 top 10’s, 13 top 15’s 

Limited Late Model:  4 races, 1 win, 1 top 5’s, 3 top 10’s, 4 top 15’s

PARTNER SPOTLIGHT: JDR Motorsports Fabrication and Jones Racing Products

Marketing partnership opportunities are available for the 2024 season!

Trever Feathers Racing can be contacted via [email protected].

Photo Credit: Derick Kriner Photography

TREVER FEATHERS RACING

Bio & Media Info:  A2DPR.com/TreverFeathers

Press Releases:  A2DPR.com/LatestNews

Facebook:  Facebook.com/TFeathersRacing

Twitter:  Twitter.com/TFeathersRacing

Instagram:  Instagram.com/TFeathersRacing

Broadcast coverage of Port Royal Speedway events is available at FloRacing.com

THANKS TO OUR SUPER LATE MODEL TEAM PARTNERS! 
The entire team would like to express their appreciation to all their partners for their support!
 

McFarland Custom Painting & Wall Coverings

George’s Used Cars

Martins Pumping Service

North River Farm

Leggett Engine Research

Feathers & Sons Roofing

Coffelt Graphics

Team Zero Race Cars

Shane McDowell Racing

Fox Racing Shox

Barnes Custom Painting

American Racer

JDR Motorsports Fabrication

Jones Racing Products

McFarland Oval Research

Peterson Fluid Systems

Ritter’s Well Drilling

Sunoco

Trever Feathers Racing

ABC Supply of Winchester, VA

Tonka Time Solutions

Kevin Nouse Designs/K1 RaceGear

In Memory of Nathan McCoy

SPECIAL THANKS

As always, thank you to all our sponsors and partners, including our silent partners who do everything they can to help but ask for nothing in return!  These are the businesses…the people…the families…that make what these teams do possible.  PLEASE take the time to browse this information and help the teams by giving your business to these partners. 

Most importantly, tell them WHY you patronized them and thank them for being involved in racing!

PUBLIC RELATIONS

Addicted2Dirt PR and Media Management provides personal and powerful dirt motorsports public relations.  We are a central Pennsylvania based business with a love of and passion for dirt racing and the people who make the sport what it is.

We keep fans engaged with your story through our personalized press releases
We promote your marketing partners to give them the value they want for their investment
We increase driver & team visibility to reach more fans and potential marketing partners
We present the polished, professional image that marketing partners want representing them
We leverage our audience and business model to achieve all of the above

Visit our website, A2DPR.com, to learn more about us and follow along with the stories of our race teams!  

Follow A2D on Social Media!  We are @Addicted2DirtPR on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and TikTok!  Follow hashtag #TeamA2D!

And of course, don’t forget to subscribe to our YouTube Channel so you are always notified of our latest video features, recaps and stories for #TeamA2D! 

Contact us via Email at:  [email protected]

Hartlaub’s Breakout Performance: Five Top-Ten Finishes in PA Speedweek, 410 Rookie Earns Top-Five in Points

Selinsgrove, PA – July 10, 2024

by Addicted2Dirt PR & Media Mgmt

Photo Credit:  Jeremy Zarfos / WRT Speedwerx

Consider these facts.  Before the 2024 Pennsylvania Speedweek, Kody Hartlaub had fewer than 30 races under his belt in a winged 410 sprint car.  Nearly a dozen of those were before this season and had been scattered randomly, providing no real consistent learning opportunity.  

Hartlaub’s 410 starts had all been made at four different tracks.  On just six occasions the East Berlin, PA driver raced a 410 sprint car on back-to-back nights and never more than that.

On June 29th, Hartlaub embarked on ten straight nights of racing known as Pennsylvania Speedweek.  Oh and, did we mention he has a day job?  It would be a grind like he had never faced before and it would include three tracks he had never raced before at any level.

A rookie can’t become a veteran in ten days but it is certainly possible for a rookie to learn a ton and take a giant step forward, assuming he or she is up to the task.  It certainly appears Hartlaub was up to it.

QUICK RESULTS

DATE:  June 28, 2024

  • Event:  PA Speedweek – Night 1
  • Division:  410 Sprint Cars
  • Location:  Williams Grove Speedway, Mechanicsburg, PA  
  • Stats:  34 cars, Group B Qualifying 5th, Heat 2nd (2), A-main 16th (9)

DATE:  June 30, 2024

  • Event:  PA Speedweek – Night 3
  • Division:  410 Sprint Cars
  • Location:  BAPS Motor Speedway, York Haven, PA  
  • Stats:  36 cars, Group A Qualifying 1st, Heat 3rd (4), A-main 10th (6)
 DATE:  July 1, 2024
  • Event:  PA Speedweek – Night 4
  • Division:  410 Sprint Cars
  • Location:  Lincoln Speedway, Abbottstown, PA 
  • Stats:  36 cars, Group B Qualifying 5th, Heat 1st (2), A-main 3rd (1)
 DATE:  July 2, 2024
  • Event:  PA Speedweek – Night 5
  • Division:  410 Sprint Cars
  • Location:  Grandview Speedway, Bechtelsville, PA
  • Stats:  24 cars, Qualifying 6th, Heat 2nd (1), A-main 9th (9)
 DATE:  July 3, 2024
  • Event:  PA Speedweek – Night 6
  • Division:  410 Sprint Cars
  • Location:  Port Royal Speedway, Port Royal, PA
  • Stats:  39 cars, Group B Qualifying 14th, Heat 8th (8), B-main 8th (11)
DATE:  July 4, 2024
  • Event:  PA Speedweek – Night 7
  • Division:  410 Sprint Cars
  • Location:  Hagerstown Speedway, Hagerstown, MD
  • Stats:  31 cars, Qualifying 4th, Heat 1st (1), A-main 8th (5)
DATE:  July 5, 2024
  • Event:  PA Speedweek – Night 8
  • Division:  410 Sprint Cars
  • Location:  Williams Grove Speedway, Mechanicsburg, PA
  • Stats:  32 cars, Group B Qualifying 8th, Heat 4th (3), A-main 14th (15)
DATE:  July 6, 2024
  • Event:  PA Speedweek – Night 9
  • Division:  410 Sprint Cars
  • Location:  Port Royal Speedway, Port Royal, PA
  • Stats:  39 cars, Group A Qualifying 7th, Heat 7th (3), B-main 4th (1), A-main 20th (24)
DATE:  July 7, 2024
  • Event:  PA Speedweek – Night 10
  • Division:  410 Sprint Cars
  • Location:  Selinsgrove Speedway, Selinsgrove, PA
  • Stats:  23 cars, Qualifying 2nd, Heat 1st (1), A-main 8th (1)

OPENING VOLLEY

The opening weekend of the 2024 edition of PA Speedweek was scheduled for the three tracks where Hartlaub had the most experience:  Williams Grove, Lincoln, and BAPS Motor Speedways.  That was a plus for the Littlestown, PA native.

On opening night, Hartlaub posted the 5th quickest time in Group B and a 2nd place finish in his heat race, providing himself with a starting spot inside the top ten.  He slid backward a little but still posted a very respectable 16th-place finish.  

Hartlaub noted before Speedweek that he was still learning the intense pace of a 410 feature and acknowledged how even the smallest mistake can cost a driver multiple positions.  It was obvious as Speedweek unfolded that held true on a few occasions for him.

After Saturday night’s action was rained out at Lincoln Speedway, the series moved to BAPS Motor Speedway where Hartlaub grabbed everyone’s attention by ripping off the fastest lap of the night in qualifying.  He kept the momentum up with a 3rd place finish in his heat race and a top-ten finish in the A-main.

Monday night at Lincoln Speedway, his home track, Hartlaub showed he had the experience he needed there to compete.  He qualified 5th quick, won his heat race, and finished 3rd in the feature.

UNFAMILIAR TERRITORY

At this point in the week, Hartlaub was 6th in points and it appeared he would be a factor in PA Speedweek, but would the next phase of the series on unfamiliar turf tell a different story for the 410 rookie?

Hartlaub seemed to answer that question quickly Tuesday night at Grandview Speedway when he clocked in 6th quickest overall and claimed a runner-up finish in his heat race.  He didn’t falter in the A-main either, bringing home a 9th-place finish.  It might have been the night some folks, if they weren’t already, became believers.

Port Royal Speedway on Wednesday took a little wind out of Hartlaub’s sails.  Although he had a few laps under his belt at ‘The Speed Palace’, they weren’t much to go on and they came in different cars.  He qualified 14th in Group B and finished 8th in his heat, both low points of the week thus far.

The team corrected a left front shock issue after the heat race which made the car better for the B-main but it wasn’t enough and Hartlaub’s night ended in 8th place in the consolation race.

Thursday was a new day.  Hartlaub shook off the disappointing night and rolled south to Hagerstown, MD for night seven of PA Speedweek.  Again he faced a new track and again he impressed immediately.

Hartlaub qualified 4th quickest overall and took the win in his heat race over Anthony Macri who started alongside the Trone No.39 on the front row.  

The qualifying efforts earned the 5th starting spot for Hartlaub in the 30-lap finale.  Although he lost a few spots, an 8th-place finish was a great result under the circumstances.

The run also put Hartlaub in 5th in the PA Speedweek point standings with three races remaining.

BRING IT HOME

Back on more familiar turf Friday night a Williams Grove, Hartlaub turned in a respectable lap that put him 8th fastest in Group B.  A 4th place finish in his heat race put him 15th in the starting lineup for the $20,000-to-win Mitch Smith Memorial.  

Hartlaub dropped back as far as 17th in the early going but rebounded for a 14th-place finish.

The remaining two races at Port Royal and Selinsgrove Speedways would test Hartlaub to hang on to a top-five points position.  As documented, Port Royal was the lone blemish on his week thus far and Selinsgrove would be another brand-new facility for him.

Saturday night at Port Royal Speedway, Hartlaub showed improvement over his previous outing there by clicking off the 7th-best lap in Group A qualifying to earn the 3rd starting spot in his heat race.  Unfortunately, things didn’t go as planned in that qualifying race and he slid backwards to a 7th place finish.

Hartlaub recovered by transferring to the feature through the B-main with a 4th-place finish.  After starting 24th, he went the full 30 laps to record a 20th-place finish.  It was a small victory for Hartlaub, who had never been able to get a full night under his belt at the Juniata County Fairgrounds oval.

By the time the series reached Sunday’s finale at Selinsgrove Speedway, there was probably no reason for anyone to be surprised when Hartlaub qualified 2nd quick overall in his first competitive laps ever on the track.  There’s a chance there were raised eyebrows though when he backed it up by winning his heat race.

In the redraw, Hartlaub pulled the pole.  He raced inside the top five until nearly the halfway mark, then slipped a couple of spots to wind up 8th in the final rundown.  It was his 5th top-ten finish in nine Speedweek races and it was his 8th top-ten finish in his last twelve races in the Trone Outdoor No.39.

Hartlaub earned 5th in the final series points.  He also earned a lot of respect and numerous fans in the process.  

It’s going to be a fun second half of 2024 to watch and no one will be surprised when Hartlaub parks the No.39 in victory lane.  The only question is when and where will it happen.

“Pennsylvania Speedweek was ten days of pure hard work and dedication to a sport we all love. I had the opportunity to race at three new tracks and keep learning this 410 thing. Overall I consider this a great week with 1 quick time, 3 heat race wins, and 5 top-ten feature finishes.”, Hartlaub commented.

“With this being my rookie 410 season there is always room for improvement but I am super proud to finish 5th overall in Speedweek points. I want to thank John Trone, Kevin Frey, Barry Jacobs, Kevin And Stacy Hartlaub, Pat Brewer, Audrey Hartlaub, Austin Funk, Justin Reece, Patrick McCole, Mike McDonald, Jimmy O’Brien, Jessica O’Brien, and everyone else who helped this entire week.”

“I also want to send a huge thank you to our partners who make this all possible:  Trone Outdoor, J Fuels, Brewer Home Improvements, Moose Blocks, Bigham Appraisals, T&N Solutions and Griffith Plumbing Services.  My partners have stuck with me through this transition and I greatly appreciate that.”

UP NEXT

Hartlaub and the Trone Outdoor No.39 team will return to their regular weekly cadence this week, competing at Williams Grove Speedway on Friday night July 12th and Lincoln Speedway Saturday night, July 13th.

SEASON STATS

29 races, 0 wins, 3 top 5’s, 10 top 10’s, 19 top 15’s, 25 top 20

PARTNER SPOTLIGHT

J Fuels, a locally owned and operated business known as South Central PA’s Best Choice for Propane.  Founded in 2015 by owners Jimmy O’Brien Jr. and JR Facciola, strives to provide fuel to residential, commercial, and agricultural customers across south-central Pennsylvania. After initially only providing propane, they expanded in 2016 into the home heating oil and off road diesel business.

They pride themselves in their customer service and they promise to work with customers to help them understand all of their options to help save them money, not only now, but in the future as well.

J Fuels does it all:  Commercial Service and Residential Service.  Why people choose J Fuels?  They provide 24/7 emergency delivery, competitive pricing, and fast & friendly service.

J Fuels is committed to providing their customers with excellent customer service to earn their respect and loyalty, and to provide prompt service with a quality product at a competitive price. They pride themselves on honesty and integrity and they firmly believe that you will see the difference when you choose J Fuels.

They take pride in getting to know their customers as more than just a number on an invoice and they are striving to bring honesty and integrity back, one customer at a time. Their staff is a fully trained team of experts ready to meet your needs 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year and they are fully licensed, certified, and insured.

Call them today at 717-547-5427 for a free quote and get a free safety check when you sign up for automatic delivery service.

KODY HARTLAUB RACING

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Kody Hartlaub and crew chief Kevin Frey discuss qualifying approach during PA Speedweek (Photo Credit: Addicted2Dirt PR)
Photo Credit: Derick Kriner Photography

Broadcast coverage of High Limit Racing events, Port Royal Speedway events and select Lincoln Speedway events is available at FloRacing.com.

Broadcast coverage of World of Outlaw events and Williams Grove Speedway events is available at DirtVision.com.

Broadcast coverage of 410 sprint car events at BAPS Motor Speedway is available at SprintCarUnlimited.tv

THANKS TO OUR PARTNERS! 

The entire team would like to express their appreciation to all their partners for their support during the 2024 racing season!
 

Trone Outdoor

J Fuels

Brewer Home Improvements, LLC

MooseBlocks.com

Bigham Appraisal

Griffith Plumbing Services

T and N Solutions

Maxim Chassis

Rider Racing Engines

Keizer Wheels

Kelly Racing Fuels

Smith Titanium

Herr Electric

Siegel Racing 59

Addicted2Dirt PR & Media Mgmt

Pretzel Boy

Barbie Miller, Realtor

KH Suspension

Don Ott Racing Engines

Pruitt Innovation & Technologies

AL Driveline

DMI Performance

SpeedComm

SPECIAL THANKS

As always, thank you to all our sponsors and partners, including our silent partners who do everything they can to help but ask for nothing in return!  Below are the businesses…the people…the families…that make what these teams do possible.

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Most importantly, tell them WHY you patronized them and thank them for being involved in racing!

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Feathers Loses Promising Night to Engine Woes, Rebounds With Top Ten at Port Royal

Port Royal, PA – July 9, 2024

by Addicted2Dirt PR & Media Mgmt

Photo Credit:  Jeremy Zarfos / WRT Speedwerx

For the second week in a row, Trever Feathers’ weekend consisted of two super late model races.  The previous week he recorded two top-five finishes on trips to Delaware and Virginia.

This week it would be Maryland and Pennsylvania and Feathers was looking to continue his string of top finishes and hopefully secure his first super late model win of the season.

QUICK RESULTS

DATE:  July 3, 2024

  • Class:  Super Late Model 
  • Location:  Potomac Speedway, Mechanicsville, MD
  • Stats:  12 cars, Qualifying 2nd, Heat 1st (1), A-main DNF (2)

DATE:  July 6, 2024

  • Class:  Super Late Model 
  • Location:  Port Royal Speedway, Port Royal, PA
  • Stats:  22 cars, Heat 1st (6), A-main 8th (9)

29.99 LAPS SHORT

Wednesday night Feathers made the 125-mile tow from his race shop to Potomac Speedway in Mechanicsville, MD with the McFarland Custom Painting & Wall Coverings, George’s Used Cars, Martin’s Pumping, North River Farm, Feathers & Son’s Roofing, Leggett Engine Research, Coffelt Graphics, Shane McDowell Racing, Fox Racing Shox, Team Zero Race Cars super late model.

With his car still carrying the No.91 tribute wrap for his great uncle Jimmy Spence, Feathers laid down a lap that was just 0.003 seconds slower than quick timer Kenny Moreland.  The qualifying effort provided Feathers with the pole for heat race number two, which he commanded for the entire ten laps, winning by 4.656 seconds over Kyle Hardy.

Trever started outside the front row next to Moreland for the 30-lap feature but unfortunately the engine expired at the drop of the green, ending a promising night.

FIGHTING THE FORMAT

Saturday night at Port Royal Speedway heat lineups were set by random draw.  Feathers took the green for heat three from the 6th spot but wasted no time blasting to the front.  By the end of lap one, he was already in the runner-up spot and the next time by the line he was in command by nearly a full second.

Feathers went on to another convincing heat race win by 4.369 over Andrew Yoder.

With the feature lineup set by the handicap format, Feathers was assigned the 9th starting spot, essentially erasing his hard work in the heat race.  Forward progress was challenging for almost everyone inside the top ten during the 25-lap feature.  

Feathers was mired in the 9th spot for most of the event, then leveraged a late restart with five laps remaining to pick up one spot for an 8th-place finish.  

“We know the format deal but it’s still frustrating to have to start 9th behind cars we passed in the heat.”, Feathers commented.  

“The competition is so close, it’s tough to pass guys once let alone twice.  We just weren’t good enough tonight to overcome all the dirty air and a surface that was really tough to pass on.”

UP NEXT

Saturday night, July 13th, the team will return to Port Royal Speedway with the super late models.

SEASON STATS

Super Late Model:  15 races, 0 wins, 6 top 5’s, 9 top 10’s, 12 top 15’s 

Limited Late Model:  4 races, 1 win, 1 top 5’s, 3 top 10’s, 4 top 15’s

PARTNER SPOTLIGHT: Fox Racing Shox and Barnes Custom Painting

Marketing partnership opportunities are available for the 2024 season!

Trever Feathers Racing can be contacted via [email protected].

Photo Credit: Derick Kriner Photography

TREVER FEATHERS RACING

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Press Releases:  A2DPR.com/LatestNews

Facebook:  Facebook.com/TFeathersRacing

Twitter:  Twitter.com/TFeathersRacing

Instagram:  Instagram.com/TFeathersRacing

Broadcast coverage of Port Royal Speedway events is available at FloRacing.com

THANKS TO OUR SUPER LATE MODEL TEAM PARTNERS! 
The entire team would like to express their appreciation to all their partners for their support!
 

McFarland Custom Painting & Wall Coverings

George’s Used Cars

Martins Pumping Service

North River Farm

Leggett Engine Research

Feathers & Sons Roofing

Coffelt Graphics

Team Zero Race Cars

Shane McDowell Racing

Fox Racing Shox

Barnes Custom Painting

American Racer

JDR Motorsports Fabrication

Jones Racing Products

McFarland Oval Research

Peterson Fluid Systems

Ritter’s Well Drilling

Sunoco

Trever Feathers Racing

ABC Supply of Winchester, VA

Tonka Time Solutions

Kevin Nouse Designs/K1 RaceGear

In Memory of Nathan McCoy