Jeff Halligan Racing / Risser Motorsports No.45 410 Sprint Car Team

Disaster Strikes for Halligan While Leading at Port Royal

Risser Motorsports Team Set to Take On All Stars This Week

Port Royal, PA – August 24, 2022

by Addicted2Dirt PR & Media Management

Feature Photo Credit:  Chris Hockley / WRT Speedwerx

Jeff Halligan and the Risser Motorsports team were back at Port Royal Speedway Saturday night to continue to dial their program in toward the next big date circled on their calendar, which was now only three weeks away.

 

The 55th Annual Tuscarora 50 is slated for September 10th and will boast a hefty purse, including $55,000 to the victor.  Saturday night was one of only a few opportunities to log laps and notes at ‘The Speed Palace’ before that event.

 

Jeff and the team have been very fast this season at Port Royal and have laid claim to two wins, but there is always room for improvement and more notes.  Along with a good run and hopefully another “W”, that was the goal this past weekend.

 

August 20:  Port Royal Speedway / Port Royal, PA

     [24 cars, Qualifying 1st Group 3, Heat 1st (4), A-main 20th (4)]

 

Saturday’s Open Wheel Madness III at Port Royal Speedway brought 24 teams to compete in a group time trial format show.

 

Jeff Halligan’s night got off on the right foot when he clocked in at 16.973, giving him quick time in his group over Logan Wagner by 0.040 seconds.

 

The fastest four cars in each group were inverted to set the lineups for each of the three heat races.  All cars would qualify from the 8-lap races, but only the top two finishers would be handicapped based on the season point standings to set the top six starting spots in the night’s finale.

 

Halligan wasted no time blasting his way to the front from his starting spot outside row two.  After grabbing the lead on the opening lap, the Ephrata, PA driver began to pad his lead while Logan Wagner moved into the runner-up spot on lap four.  Halligan went on to win by three seconds.

 

Halligan drew the number four pill for the 25-lap A-main and from the drop of the green appeared to be the favorite to take home the $5,000 winner’s check.  He sized up early leader Ryan Taylor for the first five laps, then began to challenge for the lead on lap six.

 

On lap seven, after trading sliders with Taylor, Halligan secured the lead and put some distance between himself and the field.  

 

Moments later, disaster struck.  As Halligan sailed through turn one approaching lapped traffic, a car spun in turn two and came to rest directly in the path of Halligan who was running the high line next to the wall.

 

The was no time to alter his course.  All Halligan could do was get out of the gas and try to squeeze between the spinning car and the wall.  Although he avoided a direct hit, there wasn’t quite enough room to get by unscathed.  The front axle and suspension of Halligan’s car took the brunt of the impact.  

 

The contact brought an end to Halligan’s bid for win number three on the season.  He was officially credited with 20th.

 

“We didn’t get the finish we should have but those things happen.  It’s part of racing.  The good news is we made the right adjustments and we were fast all night.“, Halligan said.

 

Up Next

 

This weekend Halligan will take on the All Star Circuit of Champions at Williams Grove Speedway on Friday night and at Lincoln Speedway on Saturday night in the Risser Motorsports / TheTreeCenter.com / Victory Auto of Lewistown / EMM Sales & Service / Jake’s Golf Carts / Pine Hill Trailers / Keystone Ag SprayingNo.45.

 

The Grove is a tough place to conquer.  We haven’t been consistent at either of the tracks we will race this weekend.  We need to reach the level of consistency at those places that we have found at Port (Royal).  Hopefully we can do well against the competitive fields we will face.“, Halligan commented.

 

I am really looking forward to the Tuscarora 50, but right now our focus is on this week“.

 

Season Stats

 

33 races, 2 wins, 11 top 5’s, 17 top 10’s, 22 top 15’s

 

JEFF HALLIGAN RACING

 

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

Broadcast coverage of Lincoln Speedway events is available at FloRacing.com

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

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!

Risser Motorsports

TheTreeCenter.com

Victory Auto of Lewistown, PA

EMM Sales & Service, Inc.

Jake’s Golf Carts

ACP Headers

HighDef Suspension

Spencer Dearth

Scheaffer’s Racing Oil

Newlin Bar Service

Ephrata Recycling

Alloy Wheel Repair

AL Driveline

Pine Hill Trailers

Keystone Ag Spraying

TJ Forged

RV 4 Wheel Drive & Performance Automotive

Roach Wings

Panther Framworx

HP Engines

Steve Conn

Click on any partner’s logo to learn more about them!

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Jeff Halligan Posts Second Place Finish in First Visit to Big Diamond

Port Royal Speedway Ahead With $5,000 up for Grabs

Abbottstown, PA – August 17, 2022

by Addicted2Dirt PR & Media Management

Feature Photo Credit:  Jeremy Zarfos Photography

It’s been pretty clear in 2022 that Jeff Halligan and Risser Motorsports have found consistency at Port Royal Speedway and will be a factor when they compete there.  They have also had their moments at other tracks around Central Pennsylvania this year but haven’t quite reached the level of consistency at those facilities that they are striving for.

 

This past weekend presented a great opportunity for Halligan and team to work on that area of their program.  With Port Royal Speedway closed for a summer break, the Risser Motorsports / TheTreeCenter.com / Victory Auto of Lewistown / EMM Sales & Service / Jake’s Golf Carts / Pine Hill Trailers / Keystone Ag SprayingNo.45 slated a weekend double at Big Diamond Speedway and Lincoln Speedway.

 

August 12:  Big Diamond Speedway / Pottsville, PA

     [27 cars, Heat 3rd (6), A-main 2nd (4)]

 

The rare appearance for 410 sprint cars at Big Diamond Speedway drew a field of 27 competitors who competed in three, 10-lap heat races set up by a pill draw.  The top six finishers from each would advance to the A-main, with the top three participating in a redraw to set the top nine starting spots.  The final six feature starters would come from the B-main.  

 

Halligan started sixth in the second heat race, which was led by a stout front row of Mark Smith and Freddie Rahmer.  Jeff made quick work of the second row, blasting his way into third on the opening lap.  He set his sights on the front pair but settled for a third place finish in the qualifying race.

 

Three of the strongest cars in attendance, Rahmer, Smith and Halligan, pulled starting spots two, three and four respectively in the redraw, setting up a tight battle from the drop of the green for the fans.

 

Before the 30-lap main event could take the green flag, polesitter Tyler Esh pulled off with issues and retired from the event.  

 

Halligan grabbed the third spot on the opening lap, but soon found himself in a battle with sixth place starter Dylan Norris, who wrestled the spot away for a handful of laps.  By the time the race reached lap ten, the top three were Smith, Rahmer, and Halligan.  Norris had gone pit-side.

 

Moments later, Halligan drove past Rahmer to take the runner up spot and set his sights on Smith.  The Ephrata, PA driver closed the gap in traffic and with about ten laps remaining took his shot at Smith.

 

Halligan’s slide job in turn four cleared Smith, but the slider took the No.45 all the way to the wall and the light contact with the fence was enough to allow Smith to cross over and regain the lead.  

 

Halligan wasn’t able to get close enough to take another shot at Smith and settled for the second place finish.

 

August 13:  Lincoln Speedway / Abbottstown, PA

     [34 cars, Heat 5th (4), B-main 2nd (4), A-main 17th (22)]

 

A large field of 34 cars signed in at Lincoln Speedway Saturday night.  Halligan’s last race at the Abbottstown oval resulted in a 6th place finish against a formidable 42-car PA Speedweek field.

 

The top four finishers would transfer to the A-main from each of five 8-lap heat races, with the top two being handicapped to the front based on their season points average.

 

Halligan started outside row two in heat number four but couldn’t hold his ground.  He slipped to fifth on the opening lap and sixth a lap later.  He battled back to fifth on the final lap but was unable to transfer to the A-main.

 

With Halligan’s first goal of advancing in the heat to land a mid-pack starting spot, or better, for the 30-lap finale, the goal now shifted to simply making the field.  Rolling to the green once again from the 4th position, on the opening lap Halligan wheeled his machine into the runner-up spot and away from the verge of not transferring.  He held a firm grasp on the spot and locked himself and the Risser Motorsports team into the main event.

 

Halligan started the main event from the 22nd spot and made steady forward progress over the first ten laps.  The third year 410 sprint car pilot raced in the 15th position for the majority of the event, then reached 14th on lap 22.

 

In the closing laps Halligan wasn’t able to maintain the track position he had garnered.  He slipped backwards a few spots in the running order and crossed the finish line in 17th.

 

I really enjoyed Big Diamond.  I wish we had more opportunities to race there.  We made good decisions and were able to keep this Panther Chassis up front to compete for the win.“, Halligan commented.

 

We struggled to find the right combination at Lincoln.  We need to get our short track program to a more consistent level.  That’s the missing piece right now.  Some trips there (Lincoln) this year we’ve been pretty good and other times we just miss the mark.  We’ll figure it out.  We learn every time out.  Just need to keep digging.

 

Halligan has accumulated podium finishes at three Central PA tracks in 2022.  At Port Royal he has five top three finishes, including two wins.  He also now has a second at Big Diamond to go with a third at Williams Grove in limited appearances there.  His best finish at Lincoln Speedway, in a handful of appearances this season, is a sixth during PA Speedweek.

 

Up Next

 

Jeff and the Risser Motorsports team will return to Port Royal Speedway Saturday, August 20th for Open Wheel Madness III where $5,000 will be on the line for the 410 sprint car winner.   

 

Saturday will be Salute to The Military Night with FREE General Admission to ‘The Speed Palace’ for all past and present military with proper identification.   The PASS/IMCA 305 Sprints and USAC East Coast 360 Wingless Sprints will also be on the card.

 

Season Stats

 

32 races, 2 wins, 11 top 5’s, 17 top 10’s, 22 top 15’s

 

JEFF HALLIGAN RACING

 

Follow Jeff’s season at: 

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Jeff Halligan on Instagram:

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Jeff Halligan Racing’s Online Store: 

JeffHalliganRacing.com

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

Broadcast coverage of Lincoln Speedway events is available at FloRacing.com

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

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!

Risser Motorsports

TheTreeCenter.com

Victory Auto of Lewistown, PA

EMM Sales & Service, Inc.

Jake’s Golf Carts

ACP Headers

HighDef Suspension

Spencer Dearth

Scheaffer’s Racing Oil

Newlin Bar Service

Ephrata Recycling

Alloy Wheel Repair

AL Driveline

Pine Hill Trailers

Keystone Ag Spraying

TJ Forged

RV 4 Wheel Drive & Performance Automotive

Roach Wings

Panther Framworx

HP Engines

Steve Conn

Click on any partner’s logo to learn more about them!

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Halligan Bounces Back with Runner Up Finish at The Speed Palace

Big Diamond and Lincoln On Tap This Weekend

Port Royal, PA – August 9, 2022

by Addicted2Dirt PR & Media Management

Feature Photo Credit:  Rubright Racing Images

The past few weeks have taken Jeff Halligan and the Risser Motorsports team through the highs and lows of sprint car racing.

 

In late July he recorded a 6th place finish against the World of Outlaws at his home track, Port Royal Speedway, then in the very next race there struggled to disappointing finishes of 16th and 21st in non-sanctioned twin 20 lap features.

 

Saturday night brought Jeff and Risser Motorsports back to ‘The Speed Palace’, and they were determined to show which version of their team was the real one.

 

August 6:  Port Royal Speedway / Port Royal, PA

     [31 cars, Heat 2nd (3), A-main 2nd (9)]

 

The hot and humid Central PA summer afternoon saw a very solid car count of 31 entries register and draw a pill to get their starting spot in one of four 8-lap heat races.  The top five finishers from each heat would transfer directly to the A-main.  The remainder of the field would be relegated to the B-main, from which the top four finishers would fill out the feature field.  

 

Halligan lined up inside the second row in heat number two and immediately went to work to make sure he secured one of the valuable top three spots, which would be handicapped in the feature lineup.

 

On lap five, Halligan was able to wheel the Risser Motorsports / TheTreeCenter.com / Victory Auto of Lewistown / EMM Sales & Service / Jake’s Golf Carts / Pine Hill Trailers / Keystone Ag SprayingNo.45 into the runner-up position.  He held on to finish a comfortable 2nd.

 

Last week, Halligan had uncharacteristically gone backwards from his starting spot in the track’s twin twenty lap features.  It left the team with a bad taste in their mouth and determined to not repeat that type of performance.  They spent the week going over the car with a fine tooth comb, making sure everything was as it was supposed to be and replacing components as needed, and now it was time for their work to be tested.

 

Halligan took the green for the 25-lap feature event from the 9th starting spot and moved up to 7th on the opening lap.  The initial progress continued and turned into a pattern.  

 

Halligan had built up significant momentum and rhythm.  He climbed to 6th by lap six, 5th by lap nine and 4th by lap ten when the red flag appeared for Devon Borden’s crash in turn two.

 

Restarting 3rd, Halligan seemed to stall over the next dozen laps.  The caution lights flashed on after leader Gerard McIntyre took the white flag with Blane Heimbach and Halligan in tow. 

 

On the ensuing restart, Halligan wrestled 2nd away from Heimbach and flashed under the checkered flag in the runner up position, completing a run that was much more in character for the Ephrata, PA resident and his team during the 2022 season.

 

I think tonight showed a lot about our team.  You often see teams get into an extended rough stretch or on a hot streak.  It’s a big deal to me that we had one bad week and were able to do what it took to get right back to the type of performance we know we’re capable of.“, Halligan shared.

 

We might have even had a little more for them if the yellow hadn’t come out.  We were really rolling at that point, but the car wasn’t quite as good after the restart.  We are all feeling pretty good, but we know we still have work to do to be where we want to be for the Tuscarora 50.  It’s only a month away now.  There are only a few races remaining for us to prepare.

 

Up Next

 

With Port Royal Speedway shut down this weekend, Halligan and Risser Motorsports will venture to the 3/8-mile Big Diamond Speedway in Pottsville, PA on Friday night August 12th, then they will return to Lincoln Speedway on Saturday night.

 

I’m excited for this weekend.  It’s a chance for us to just go race with nothing at stake.  We can just focus on learning and improving while we have some fun.  Racing at a variety of tracks makes a team better in the long run.“, Halligan commented.

 

Season Stats

 

30 races, 2 wins, 10 top 5’s, 16 top 10’s, 21 top 15’s

 

JEFF HALLIGAN RACING

 

Follow Jeff’s season at: 

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Jeff Halligan Racing on Facebook:

 Facebook.com/JeffHalligan45h

 

Jeff Halligan on Twitter:

 Twitter.com/JeffHalliganRcg

Jeff Halligan on Instagram:

 Instagram.com/JeffHalliganRacing

 

Jeff Halligan Racing’s Online Store: 

JeffHalliganRacing.com

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

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

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!

Risser Motorsports

TheTreeCenter.com

Victory Auto of Lewistown, PA

EMM Sales & Service, Inc.

Jake’s Golf Carts

ACP Headers

HighDef Suspension

Spencer Dearth

Scheaffer’s Racing Oil

Newlin Bar Service

Ephrata Recycling

Alloy Wheel Repair

AL Driveline

Pine Hill Trailers

Keystone Ag Spraying

TJ Forged

RV 4 Wheel Drive & Performance Automotive

Roach Wings

Panther Framworx

HP Engines

Steve Conn

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 can: 

  • Keep fans engaged with your story through our personalized press releases
  • Promote your marketing partners to give them the value they want for their investment
  • Increase driver & team visibility to reach more fans and potential marketing partners
  • Present the polished, professional image that marketing partners want representing them
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Jeff Halligan Struggles on Tough Night at Port Royal

Port Royal, PA – August 4, 2022

by Addicted2Dirt PR & Media Management

Feature Photo Credit:  Chris Hockley / WRT Speedwerx

Jeff Halligan unloaded the Risser Motorsports No.45 at Port Royal Speedway Saturday night  feeling pretty good about his chances to grab his share of the $60,000 total purse on the line for the Living Legends Dream Race, and he had every reason to.

 

He was coming off a 6th place run there against the World of Outlaws just ten days before, plus he had two wins this season at the Juniata County half-mile in the Risser Motorsports / TheTreeCenter.com / Victory Auto of Lewistown / EMM Sales & Service / Jake’s Golf Carts / Pine Hill Trailers / Keystone Ag Spraying, entry.

 

July 30:  Living Legends Dream Race / Port Royal Speedway / Port Royal, PA

      [27 cars, Qualifying 17th, Heat 4th (6), A-main #1 16th (11), A-main #2 21st (16)]

 

The format for the 16th annual event took on a slightly new look for 2022.  The PA Speedweek time trial and heat race format would be used to set the lineup for the first of two twin 20-lap features.  The lineup for the second feature would be based on the finishing order of the first race but would use an inversion of either the top 4, 6 or 8 finishers in the first race.  The inversion pill would be drawn by the winner of the first feature.  

 

Halligan has been strong all season at Port Royal, but his qualifying lap left him 17th in the field of 27 cars.  He would have to make some moves in his heat race to begin working his way back toward the front of the starting field for the first feature.

 

Three 8-lap heat races were on the car, with the top six finishers from each transferring to the first feature.  The top two finishers would take part in a redraw to set their spot among the first three rows.

 

Halligan took the first step toward battling back from his qualifying deficit by advancing from his 6th starting spot in heat number two to finish 4th.  While it wasn’t a redraw spot, it did set him up to start 11th in the first feature.  From there he could hopefully climb his way into one of the inversion spots.

 

At the drop of the green on the first 20-lap A-main, Halligan didn’t have the car he needed to surge forward, so he settled into a rhythm, searched for a line that worked and waited for things to come to him.

 

It never materialized.  Instead, Halligan slipped back to 16th by the time the checkered fell on the first main event.  The Risser Motorsports crew used the ten minute break to make adjustments that would hopefully help Jeff rally in the second 20-lap main event.

 

This particular Saturday night just wasn’t coming together for Halligan and his team.  The changes didn’t help, and he fell a few more spots in the running order.  With seven laps remaining, Halligan retired from the race and was credited with 21st officially.

 

Nothing is ever easy in this deal.  If you think you have it figured out, you don’t.”, Halligan said.

 

We’ve been pretty consistent this year because we have a good baseline for our cars.  It just didn’t work tonight.  We’ll go over the car and make sure everything is good, but we just need to keep working hard and figure out how to make the right adjustments when we need to.

 

Up Next

 

Jeff and the Risser Motorsports team will be aiming to return to form at Port Royal Speedway on Saturday night August 6th when ‘The Speed Palace’ hosts a regular show for 410 sprint cars, super late models and 305 sprint cars.

 

Season Stats

 

29 races, 2 wins, 9 top 5’s, 15 top 10’s, 20 top 15’s

 

JEFF HALLIGAN RACING

 

Follow Jeff’s season at: 

Addicted2dirtpr.com/latest-news/

Jeff Halligan Racing on Facebook:

 Facebook.com/JeffHalligan45h

 

Jeff Halligan on Twitter:

 Twitter.com/JeffHalliganRcg

Jeff Halligan on Instagram:

 Instagram.com/JeffHalliganRacing

 

Jeff Halligan Racing’s Online Store: 

JeffHalliganRacing.com

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

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

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!

Risser Motorsports

TheTreeCenter.com

Victory Auto of Lewistown, PA

EMM Sales & Service, Inc.

Jake’s Golf Carts

ACP Headers

HighDef Suspension

Spencer Dearth

Scheaffer’s Racing Oil

Newlin Bar Service

Ephrata Recycling

Alloy Wheel Repair

AL Driveline

Pine Hill Trailers

Keystone Ag Spraying

TJ Forged

RV 4 Wheel Drive & Performance Automotive

Roach Wings

Panther Framworx

HP Engines

Steve Conn

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 can: 

  • Keep fans engaged with your story through our personalized press releases
  • Promote your marketing partners to give them the value they want for their investment
  • Increase driver & team visibility to reach more fans and potential marketing partners
  • Present the polished, professional image that marketing partners want representing them
  • Leverage our audience and business model to achieve all of the above

 

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Halligan Highlights Summer Outlaw Swing with 6th Place Run at The Speed Palace

Focus Shifts to Living Legends Dream Race

Mechanicsburg, PA – July 27, 2022

by Addicted2Dirt PR & Media Management

Feature Photo Credit:  Rubright Racing Images

The World of Outlaws annual summertime swing through Pennsylvania provided Jeff Halligan and Risser Motorsports with three opportunities to measure themselves against the best in the business.

 

Halligan seemed to be peaking at the perfect time leading up to the summer test. His most recent pair of outings included a nearly perfect night at Williams Grove and a victory at Port Royal Speedway.

 

July 20:  Port Royal Speedway / Port Royal, PA

     [33 cars, Qualifying 9th, Heat 2nd (3), Dash 6th (5) A-main 6th (6)]

 

The first of the three summertime tests for Halligan took place where he has been most comfortable and successful in 2022, Port Royal Speedway.  The Ephrata, PA wheelman has two wins, four total podium finishes, and sits third in the championship points there aboard the Risser Motorsports / TheTreeCenter.com / Victory Auto of Lewistown / EMM Sales & Service / Jake’s Golf Carts / Pine Hill Trailers / Keystone Ag SprayingNo.45.

 

The midweek contest between the PA Posse and the Outlaws drew 33 teams to take a shot at the $20,000 top prize.  Despite a fairly late slot in the qualifying order (23rd), Halligan tripped the timing light as the 9th quickest in the field and put his team in position for a good night.

 

Four 8-lap heat races were scheduled, with the top 5 finishers advancing to the main event.  Only the top two finishers from each qualifier would earn a spot in the dash and the opportunity to improve their starting spot inside the first four rows on that main event. 

 

Having earned the third starting spot in the first heat race, Halligan did not want to waste the opportunity.  He immediately went to work, using the low side off turn two to take 2nd away from outside front row starter Lance Dewease.  Jeff never relinquished the runner-up spot, driving his way directly into the dash and feature in one shot.

 

In the dash, Halligan didn’t have the same opening lap success that he did in the heat race.  A poor start dropped him from his 5th starting spot to 8th, but he soon got back to work and was able to climb back to 6th by the checkered flag, giving himself the outside row three starting spot for the lucrative A-main.

 

In the 30-lap A-main, Jeff was in an intense battle for a top five spot from the drop of the green.  During the first third of the event, he slipped in and out of the top five.

 

As the race reached the middle phase, Halligan raced his way into the 4th position and began eyeing a podium spot.  Entering the final ten laps, Anthony Macri closed on Halligan and grabbed the 4th spot away.

 

A few laps later, Brent Marks battled his way past the No.45 to claim 5th.  Halligan went on to finish 6th to record his first career top ten with the World of Outlaws.

 

July 22:  Summer Nationals Night 1 / Williams Grove Speedway / Mechanicsburg, PA

     [36 cars, Qualifying 25th, Heat 6th (6), B-main 3rd (3), A-main 25th (23)]

 

Halligan and the Risser Motorsports team rolled into Williams Grove Friday for night one of the Summer Nationals with momentum.  They were coming off a top ten against the Outlaws at Port Royal, plus a heat win, a dash win and a top ten finish in their last trip to ‘The Grove’.

 

Qualifying carries critical importance in the World of Outlaws format and Halligan’s night didn’t get off to an ideal start.  He timed 25th quick in the field of 36 cars, putting him 7th on the grid for the first heat race of the night.

 

The top five finishers from each 8-lap heat race transferred directly to the A-main, but Halligan wasn’t able to climb that far.  He grabbed 6th on the opening lap but could not quite reach a transfer spot and was relegated to the B-main.

 

Halligan started 3rd in the 12-lap last chance qualifier, often referred to as the B-main.  The race is a bit like going for it on 4th down in football.  There is a hint of desperation and urgency.

 

Jeff needed to hang on to a top four finish to transfer to the 30-lap main event and he did just that.  After briefly taking over 2nd about mid-race, Halligan flashed under the checkered flag in 3rd.

 

The A-main didn’t unfold with the comeback of the night story the team was hoping for.  After starting 23rd, Halligan was not moving forward in the early going and made the smart decision to call it a night eight laps into the event to save his equipment.  He was credited with a 25th place finish.

 

July 23:  Summer Nationals Night 2 / Williams Grove Speedway / Mechanicsburg, PA

     [35 cars, Qualifying 29th, Heat 7th (8), B-main 11th (7)]

 

Saturday’s finale of the Summer Nationals at Williams Grove Speedway fell into the category of ‘same story, different day’ for Halligan.

 

A qualifying effort below expectations led to another battle from the back half of their heat race and a trip to the B-main.  This time he wasn’t able to convert on ‘4th down’ and find his way to the A-main.  Instead, an 11th place finish ended his night one step short of the goal.

 

We had a good weekend overall.  We proved we can run with anyone at Port Royal, and I guess we proved that despite some good runs at Williams Grove, we don’t quite have it all figured out there yet.“, Halligan said with a grin.  

 

It was a productive weekend for us despite the final results at Williams Grove.  Seems like we’ve been either really good or really bad there this year, so we need to find some consistency.  We were able to compare ourselves to the fastest cars in the country on the same night on the same surface.  That helps us learn about our car.

 

Up Next

 

Jeff and the Risser Motorsports team will return to Port Royal Speedway this Saturday night, July 30th, for the 16th Annual Living Legends Dream Race, which boasts a hefty $60,000 total purse.

 

Each 20-lap segment of the main event offers $6,000 to win and $500 to start, plus there is a $3,000 bonus for sweeping both events.  This means everyone who qualifies will take away a minimum of $1,000 and someone could walk away with $15,000 if they win both segments.

 

Season Stats

 

27 races, 2 wins, 9 top 5’s, 15 top 10’s, 20 top 15’s

 

JEFF HALLIGAN RACING

 

Follow Jeff’s season at: 

Addicted2dirtpr.com/latest-news/

Jeff Halligan Racing on Facebook:

 Facebook.com/JeffHalligan45h

 

Jeff Halligan on Twitter:

 Twitter.com/JeffHalliganRcg

Jeff Halligan on Instagram:

 Instagram.com/JeffHalliganRacing

 

Jeff Halligan Racing’s Online Store: 

JeffHalliganRacing.com

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

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

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!

Risser Motorsports

TheTreeCenter.com

Victory Auto of Lewistown, PA

EMM Sales & Service, Inc.

Jake’s Golf Carts

ACP Headers

HighDef Suspension

Spencer Dearth

Scheaffer’s Racing Oil

Newlin Bar Service

Ephrata Recycling

Alloy Wheel Repair

AL Driveline

Pine Hill Trailers

Keystone Ag Spraying

TJ Forged

RV 4 Wheel Drive & Performance Automotive

Roach Wings

Panther Framworx

HP Engines

Steve Conn

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 can: 

  • Keep fans engaged with your story through our personalized press releases
  • Promote your marketing partners to give them the value they want for their investment
  • Increase driver & team visibility to reach more fans and potential marketing partners
  • Present the polished, professional image that marketing partners want representing them
  • Leverage our audience and business model to achieve all of the above

 

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Halligan Makes Big Gains at Williams Grove

Mid-Week Battle with Outlaws on Home Turf is Next

Mechanicsburg, PA – July 20, 2022

by Addicted2Dirt PR & Media Management

Feature Photo Credit:  Bert Wojo Images

Jeff Halligan took advantage of the World of Outlaw tune-up show at Williams Grove Friday night.  It provided a chance to improve the Risser Motorsports No.45 at a place they have struggled this season, and it was an opportunity to compete under the time trial format that will be employed when the traveling series comes to town.  

 

July 15:  Williams Grove Speedway / Mechanicsburg, PA

     [21 cars, Qualifying 2nd, Heat 1st (1), Dash 1st (1), A-main 7th (1)]

 

Only 21 teams signed in at ‘The Grove’ Friday night but from the very start of the evening, it was pretty clear the Risser Motorsports / TheTreeCenter.com / Victory Auto of Lewistown / EMM Sales & Service / Jake’s Golf Carts / Pine Hill Trailers / Keystone Ag SprayingNo.45 was going to be a factor.

 

Halligan turned the quickest lap in hot laps, then backed it up with the second best lap during qualifying.  His 17.305 was second only to Lance Dewease’s 17.233.

 

He didn’t stop there.  Starting on the pole of heat race number two, the Ephrata (PA) driver rode the cushion for a convincing heat win, ripping off the eight laps in just over two and a half minutes (2:35.379).

 

The Outlaw format also includes a 6-lap Dash for the top qualifiers.  Halligan won again in convincing fashion, besting Devon Borden by 1.360 seconds.

 

The 25-lap A-main was the only part of the night that didn’t go Halligan’s way.  It was a solid effort, but not quite what he and the team had in mind.  Jeff held the 2nd spot behind Dewease in the early going, but then slipped to 4th by mid-race.

 

The trend continued and Halligan found himself in 7th by lap fifteen.  He managed to settle in there and hold the spot to the checkered flag.

 

We had a great night. We had really good speed early and learned a lot.  It was a big step from where we were earlier this season here (at Williams Grove).  I’m looking forward to cleaning up my driving and making the right feature adjustments for this place.“, Halligan shared.

 

Up Next

 

The team’s planned trip to Lincoln Speedway last Saturday night was washed out by Mother Nature, so next up will be a date with the World of Outlaws on Wednesday, July 20th.  The battle is one of those key dates Halligan and Risser Motorsports have been targeting on their schedule, and it will take place on Jeff’s home turf, Port Royal Speedway.

 

Season Stats

 

27 races, 2 wins, 9 top 5’s, 15 top 10’s, 20 top 15’s

 

JEFF HALLIGAN RACING

 

Follow Jeff’s season at: 

Addicted2dirtpr.com/latest-news/

Jeff Halligan Racing on Facebook:

 Facebook.com/JeffHalligan45h

 

Jeff Halligan on Twitter:

 Twitter.com/JeffHalliganRcg

Jeff Halligan on Instagram:

 Instagram.com/JeffHalliganRacing

 

Jeff Halligan Racing’s Online Store: 

JeffHalliganRacing.com

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

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

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!

Risser Motorsports

TheTreeCenter.com

Victory Auto of Lewistown, PA

EMM Sales & Service, Inc.

Jake’s Golf Carts

ACP Headers

HighDef Suspension

Spencer Dearth

Scheaffer’s Racing Oil

Newlin Bar Service

Ephrata Recycling

Alloy Wheel Repair

AL Driveline

Pine Hill Trailers

Keystone Ag Spraying

TJ Forged

RV 4 Wheel Drive & Performance Automotive

Roach Wings

Panther Framworx

HP Engines

Steve Conn

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 can: 

  • Keep fans engaged with your story through our personalized press releases
  • Promote your marketing partners to give them the value they want for their investment
  • Increase driver & team visibility to reach more fans and potential marketing partners
  • Present the polished, professional image that marketing partners want representing them
  • Leverage our audience and business model to achieve all of the above

 

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

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Jeff Halligan Back in Victory Lane for Second Time in 2022

Port Royal, PA – July 12, 2022

by Addicted2Dirt PR & Media Management

Feature Photo Credit:  Brian Rhoad/WRT Speedwerx

Jeff Halligan made the most of his final chance to dial in the Risser Motorsports / TheTreeCenter.com / Victory Auto of Lewistown / EMM Sales & Service / Jake’s Golf Carts / Pine Hill Trailers / Keystone Ag SprayingNo.45 at Port Royal Speedway prior to the upcoming World of Outlaws event.

 

Saturday night the Ephrata, PA wheelman powered to a convincing heat race win by five seconds over the second place car, then went on to come from the 6th starting spot in the A-main to grab the lead on a late restart and take the victory by 1.6 seconds over Mike Wagner.

 

July 9:  Port Royal Speedway / Port Royal, PA

     [24 cars, Heat 1st (1), A-main 1st (6)]

 

All cars would qualify from the three 8-lap heat races, but only the top three finishers would be handicapped to start the feature event.  Halligan drew the pole for the first heat, and it was never a contest.  He drove away from the start and pulled away to a straightaway lead during the nonstop event.

 

The handicapping system, based on each driver’s points average in the most recent four races, placed Halligan outside row three for the night’s finale.  In the early going of the 25-lap feature, it appeared his No.45 might not be quite as good as it had been earlier in the night.  

 

Halligan initially settled into the 5th position and had to watch the battle in front of him for the top spots.  By lap six he found his rhythm and moved into the 4th spot, still watching from the outside at the war being waged at the front among Derek Hauk, Dylan Cisney, and Ryan Timms.

 

As the race entered the final ten laps, Halligan cleared a lapped car, got clean air on his nose and set his sights on the top trio.  With eight laps remaining, the caution lights flashed on for Tyler Walton and at the same time, Ryan Timms blew a right rear tire. 

 

The field came to the green for the restart with Cisney leading Hauck, Halligan, Logan Wagner and Mike Wagner.  Things got tight off turn two and down the backstretch as Halligan put a nose into 2nd using the low side, while Logan Wagner charged up the middle with Hauck up high.

 

Wagner and Hauck made contact, sending both spinning and ending the night for both drivers.  The second attempt to restart with eight laps remaining came to the green with Cisney leading Halligan and Mike Wagner.  Jeff had his sights set on the top spot and momentarily slid in front of the No.5 in turn four, but Cisney turned back under the No.45 and reclaimed the lead.  Mike Wagner took advantage of the moment and stole 2nd away from Halligan entering turn one.  

 

Halligan now sat several car lengths back in 3rd and the laps were winding down when misfortune struck for Cisney.  A blown left rear tire sent the leader hard into the third turn fence, ending his night.  

 

Jeff Halligan made the most of the second chance.  On the ensuing restart, Wagner went low into turn one while Halligan ripped the top side and built momentum.  As the pair reached turn three, Jeff  dove low under Wagner’s No.55 and came off turn four with the lead.  He never relinquished the lead and came home with his second victory of the season.

 

The win checked off a goal Halligan has had since he first strapped into a 410 sprint car three years ago:  win multiple races in a season.  As a result of the parity and high level of competition in Central Pennsylvania, it is a goal that is not easily attained.

 

It was definitely a good night for us.  I’m pretty happy.  We’ve still got work to do here, but we’re in good shape.“, a smiling Halligan commented.

 

We need to work on getting better at other places.  We’ve struggled most nights at Williams Grove this year, so we want to get some laps in there.  We had good runs at Lincoln during Speedweek, so we’ve made progress there, but we still have things to figure out to be consistently good there.  We need to keep putting in the work if we’re going to take our deal to the next level and be able to compete with the big dogs.

 

Up Next

 

With Port Royal hosting motorcycle racing this weekend, it’s an ideal weekend for the team to work on improvements elsewhere.  Halligan and the Risser Motorsports team will venture to Williams Grove Speedway on Friday night July 15th and Lincoln Speedway the following night.  

 

The team had two successful outings at the Pigeon Hills oval during PA Speedweek.  Halligan will return with a lot of momentum, looking for his second career 410 sprint car win at the track.  His first came in his rookie 410 season back in 2019, almost exactly three years ago to the date this weekend.

 

Wednesday night July 20th Halligan and team will return to ‘The Speed Palace’ to face the World of Outlaws.

 

Season Stats

 

26 races, 2 wins, 9 top 5’s, 14 top 10’s, 19 top 15’s

 

JEFF HALLIGAN RACING

 

Follow Jeff’s season at: 

Addicted2dirtpr.com/latest-news/

Jeff Halligan Racing on Facebook:

 Facebook.com/JeffHalligan45h

 

Jeff Halligan on Twitter:

 Twitter.com/JeffHalliganRcg

Jeff Halligan on Instagram:

 Instagram.com/JeffHalliganRacing

 

Jeff Halligan Racing’s Online Store: 

JeffHalliganRacing.com

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

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

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!

Risser Motorsports

TheTreeCenter.com

Victory Auto of Lewistown, PA

EMM Sales & Service, Inc.

Jake’s Golf Carts

ACP Headers

HighDef Suspension

Spencer Dearth

Scheaffer’s Racing Oil

Newlin Bar Service

Ephrata Recycling

Alloy Wheel Repair

AL Driveline

Pine Hill Trailers

Keystone Ag Spraying

TJ Forged

RV 4 Wheel Drive & Performance Automotive

Roach Wings

Panther Framworx

HP Engines

Steve Conn

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 can: 

  • Keep fans engaged with your story through our personalized press releases
  • Promote your marketing partners to give them the value they want for their investment
  • Increase driver & team visibility to reach more fans and potential marketing partners
  • Present the polished, professional image that marketing partners want representing them
  • Leverage our audience and business model to achieve all of the above

 

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

     https://addicted2dirtpr.com/

 

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

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Halligan’s PA Speedweek Full of the Unexpected

Port Royal, PA – July 7, 2022

by Addicted2Dirt PR & Media Management

Feature Photo Credit:  Jeremy Zarfos Photography

Jeff Halligan’s approach to the 2022 season has been one of phases, each culminating with an event that is of key importance to the team.  The approach has similarities to high school.  Do your homework and study for weeks, then periodically you are tested.

 

Risser Motorsports and Halligan have passed their first two tests of the season with flying colors.  They netted a top-10 finish in the Keith Kauffman Classic and the Bob Weikert Memorial ended with Halligan on the podium.  Now it was time for the mid-term of Pennsylvania sprint car racing, PA Speedweek.

 

2022 Pennsylvania Speedweek Quick Results

6/24:  Williams Grove Speedway / 29 cars, Qualifying 21st, Heat 6th (7), A-main 16th (18)

6/25:  Lincoln Speedway / 47 cars, Qualifying 4th Flight A, Heat 1st (1), A-main 12th (5)

6/27:  Lincoln Speedway / 42 cars, Qualifying 4th Flight A, Heat 1st (1), A-main 6th (6)

6/28:  Grandview Speedway / 31 cars, Qualifying 21st, Heat 9th (6), B-main 1st (2), A-main 17th (21)

6/29:  Port Royal Speedway / 39 cars, Qualifying 9th Flight A, Heat 5th (5), A-main 12th (19)

7/2:  Port Royal Speedway / 33 cars, Qualifying 15th, Heat 4th (3), A-main 21st (15)

 

Halligan kicked off his Speedweek along with 28 other teams at Williams Grove Speedway for the first of the ten race series.  The Grove has been the scene of hot and cold nights for the Ephrata, PA resident this season.  Early season struggles and missed shows turned to a podium finish in recent weeks.  Night number one proved to be a more average outing, as Halligan recorded a 16th place finish in the main event.

 

The Risser Motorsports team and Halligan entered both the Saturday and Monday events at Lincoln Speedway.  The two nights were both successful outings and were nearly identical statistically.  On both nights, Halligan timed 4th quickest in Flight A, then went on to win his heat from the pole.  The only negative to the two nights was Saturday’s 5th place start that transformed into a 12th place finish.  Monday night Halligan redeemed himself by starting outside row three and bringing home a 6th place finish.

 

Halligan’s heat races at Lincoln were especially notable.  On Saturday, he kept the legendary 69k of Lance Dewease at bay through multiple restarts to capture the win.  On Monday, Jeff drove out to convincing lead of 2.3 seconds in just a few laps and survived a late restart to win easily.

 

Halligan’s apparent potential at Grandview Speedway never materialized at Tuesday night’s show.  Despite good speed in hot laps, a bobble during time trials and contact in traffic during his heat race turned a promising night into an uphill battle just to survive for a 17th place finish.

 

Wednesday night the Risser Motorsports team returned to their most familiar turf, Port Royal Speedway.  This is where Jeff Halligan and crew chief Kyle Defibaugh expected to make the biggest impact given the team’s recent success at the Juniata County Fairgrounds half-mile.

 

The competition is tight and the fields are deep during Speedweek.  Every decision and every move matters.  Halligan’s qualifying effort was just 0.003 seconds short of making his path for the rest of the night a lot easier.  Instead, he settled for an eventual 5th place finish in the second heat race, then worked hard to convert his tenth row starting spot into a 12th place finish in the A-main.

 

Although it was in their original plans, Halligan and the Risser Motorsports team opted to skip Friday night’s event at Williams Grove Speedway to focus on preparations for Saturday’s Greg Hodnett Classic at Port Royal Speedway, which offered a tidy sum of $10,000 to the victor.

 

Halligan took to the track on Saturday night as the 33rd and final car for time trials and registered a respectable 15th quickest time.  A 4th place finish in heat number three put him 15th on the grid for the 30-lap finale but Halligan was forced to exit the event when something sliced the main radiator line.  It brought an end to his 2022 PA Speedweek with a disappointing 21st place finish.

 

It wasn’t the week we envisioned, but we had a good week.  There were positives.  We made all six features, including both races at Lincoln, which was unexpected to be honest after we struggled and missed the shows there last year.”, Halligan shared.

 

“It was also a frustrating week.  We were really quick at Grandview, but I made a mistake in time trials that changed our whole night, and we were not as good at Port Royal as we should’ve been, so we certainly didn’t expect that either.  We weren’t bad though.  We were less than a tenth of a second from a front row starting spot on at least two nights.  We just expected a little more of ourselves.

 

We learned some things from Speedweek.  We will take that and keep working hard to move our program to the next level.  Hopefully we can rebound this week at Port (Royal).”

 

Up Next

 

The Risser Motorsports / TheTreeCenter.com / Victory Auto of Lewistown / EMM Sales & Service / Jake’s Golf Carts / Pine Hill Trailers / Keystone Ag Spraying, No.45 will be back at Port Royal Speedway this Saturday night, July 9th, for Kid’s Night.

 

There is a lot riding on a rebound this weekend for Halligan.  The next phase of his season is a short one and the test at the end of it is only two weeks away.  This Saturday is the final opportunity to prepare for the upcoming World of Outlaws event, which takes place on July 20th at ‘The Speed Palace’.

 

Season Stats

 

25 races, 1 win, 8 top 5’s, 13 top 10’s, 18 top 15’s

 

JEFF HALLIGAN RACING

 

Follow Jeff’s season at: 

Addicted2dirtpr.com/latest-news/

Jeff Halligan Racing on Facebook:

 Facebook.com/JeffHalligan45h

 

Jeff Halligan on Twitter:

 Twitter.com/JeffHalliganRcg

Jeff Halligan on Instagram:

 Instagram.com/JeffHalliganRacing

 

Jeff Halligan Racing’s Online Store: 

JeffHalliganRacing.com

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

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

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!

Risser Motorsports

TheTreeCenter.com

Victory Auto of Lewistown, PA

EMM Sales & Service, Inc.

Jake’s Golf Carts

ACP Headers

HighDef Suspension

Spencer Dearth

Scheaffer’s Racing Oil

Newlin Bar Service

Ephrata Recycling

Alloy Wheel Repair

AL Driveline

Pine Hill Trailers

Keystone Ag Spraying

TJ Forged

RV 4 Wheel Drive & Performance Automotive

Roach Wings

Panther Framworx

HP Engines

Steve Conn

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 can: 

  • Keep fans engaged with your story through our personalized press releases
  • Promote your marketing partners to give them the value they want for their investment
  • Increase driver & team visibility to reach more fans and potential marketing partners
  • Present the polished, professional image that marketing partners want representing them
  • Leverage our audience and business model to achieve all of the above

 

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

     https://addicted2dirtpr.com/

 

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

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Halligan Remains Hot; Records Two Podium Finishes Over the Weekend in PA

Busy PA Speedweek Schedule on Tap for Risser Motorsports Team

Port Royal, PA – June 21, 2022

by Addicted2Dirt PR & Media Management

Feature Photo Credit:  DK Photography/Derick Kriner

Jeff Halligan and the Risser Motorsports team decided to make the most of their final PA Speedweek preparation opportunities last weekend.  The team elected to compete at both Williams Grove Speedway and Port Royal Speedway.  Both outings turned out to be very productive, collecting good notes and two podium finishes in the process.

 

June 17:  Williams Grove Speedway / Mechanicsburg, PA

    [21 cars, Heat 1st (1), A-main 3rd (1)]

 

A pill draw set the lineups for the three heat races for the 21 cars on hand at Williams Grove Speedway Friday night.  Jeff Halligan landed the pole for the first 10-lap qualifying race, and he took full advantage.  Halligan powered away from the field, keeping a firm grasp on the top spot throughout and winning by just over 4 seconds in the Risser Motorsports / TheTreeCenter.com / Victory Auto of Lewistown / EMM Sales & Service / Jake’s Golf Carts, No.45.

 

The 25-lap A-main lineup was determined by the track’s handicapping system, which worked in Halligan’s favor and provided him with the point position for the race.

 

Lucas Wolfe got out in front of Halligan on the opening lap and led the event through the first five circuits before Halligan wrestled the top spot away.  

 

The Ephrata, PA driver settled in comfortably in front, running the high side of the speedway and was not seriously challenged for the next ten laps.  As the race entered the final phase, Billy Dietrich found the rubber on the bottom and slipped by Halligan.

 

Moments later, Chase Dietz was able to get by both of them and went on to win, while Halligan settled for a 3rd place finish.

 

I felt really good.  The best I have felt all year here (at Williams Grove) We came here to get some final Speedweek prep.  It probably sounds odd, but things we learn here can actually help us at Lincoln too.“, Halligan shared.

 

Honestly, I should have won that race.  I was really good up top while I was leading, so I wasn’t searching for a better line, but the low groove took rubber, and I didn’t move down quick enough.

 

June 18:  Open Wheel Madness II / Port Royal Speedway / Port Royal, PA

     [25 cars, Heat 1st (2), A-main 3rd (6)]

 

Saturday night’s $5,000 to win 410 sprint car race at Port Royal Speedway drew a field of 25 teams.

 

Jeff Halligan started heat number two from outside the front row and immediately grabbed the lead from rookie Nick Sweigert.  By the second trip around the Juniata County half-mile, Anthony Macri had slid his way into 2nd and began his pursuit of the top spot.

 

Halligan and Macri put on an entertaining battle, exchanging crossover moves on occasion during the 8-lap heat race.  Halligan was up to the challenge and held off Macri for the win by 0.813 seconds.

 

From his 6th starting spot in the 25-lap A-main, Jeff Halligan knew he would have to ‘crack the whip’ from the drop of the green.  Beside him was former track champion, Mike Wagner, and behind him in the 4th row were his two strongest competitors thus far during the 2022 season, Logan Wagner and Anthony Macri.

 

Halligan got the start he needed, climbing into the 3rd position by lap two.  By lap nine he had powered his way into the 2nd spot and set his sights on the No.55 of Mike Wagner.

 

Over the next ten laps, Macri and Logan Wagner entered the fray.  An intense battle among the top three unfolded and Halligan held tough, still running 2nd to Macri when the caution lights flashed on with seven laps remaining.

 

On the ensuing restart, Logan Wagner slipped into 2nd when he went to the middle in turn one, just above Macri who was hugging the bottom rail and under Halligan who had taken the high line.

 

The three went all out the final five laps but crossed the finish line with no further position changes, giving Jeff Halligan his second 3rd place finish in as many nights.

 

I was really good until that last caution.  We just missed something and didn’t quite have what we needed in the closing laps.“, Halligan commented.

 

One of our goals this season was to be consistent with two different cars, so a couple weeks ago we pulled out a second Panther Frameworx chassis.  We’re getting it dialed in now, so I feel like we have accomplished that goal.

 

Halligan has amassed some pretty solid stats so far this season, logging 12 top-10’s in 19 outings, including one victory thus far.

 

We’ve been fast, consistent and near the front all year.  We just have to keep knocking on the door.  If we keep doing that, it’ll open once in a while.“, Halligan concluded.

 

Up Next

 

Currently, Halligan and the Risser Motorsports team plan to race seven of the ten nights during PA Speedweek.  Their schedule will include the two shows each at Williams Grove Speedway, Lincoln Speedway, and Port Royal Speedway, in addition to the Tuesday night event at Grandview Speedway.  Be sure to follow Jeff Halligan Racing and Addicted2DirtPR on social media for updates.

 

Season Stats

 

19 races, 1 win, 8 top 5’s, 12 top 10’s, 14 top 15’s

 

JEFF HALLIGAN RACING

 

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

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

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!

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EMM Sales & Service, Inc.

Jake’s Golf Carts

ACP Headers

HighDef Suspension

Spencer Dearth

Scheaffer’s Racing Oil

Newlin Bar Service

Ephrata Recycling

Alloy Wheel Repair

AL Driveline

Pine Hill Trailers

TJ Forged

RV 4 Wheel Drive & Performance Automotive

Roach Wings

Panther Framworx

HP Engines

Steve Conn

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Jeff Halligan Nets Tenth Top-10 of 2022 Season

Port Royal, PA – June 13, 2022

by Addicted2Dirt PR & Media Management

Feature Photo Credit:  Chris Hockley / WRT Speedwerx

Jeff Halligan and the Risser Motorsports team have been steadily getting better and better as the season has unfolded.  As the team has shared before, their approach to the season has been a phased one.  With key races circled on the calendar, each race leading up to the milestone events is an opportunity to prepare, improve and be ready for the test.

 

The most recent marked event on the team’s calendar was the Bob Weikert Memorial, in which the team earned a podium finish against the All Star Circuit of Champions.   Following that, the team turned their focus to Pennsylvania Speedweek, which begins in late June.  Halligan kicked off the team’s month of June and Speedweek preparation by winning at Port Royal Speedway in the Risser Motorsports / TheTreeCenter.com / Victory Auto of Lewistown / EMM Sales & Service / Jake’s Golf Carts, No.45.

 

June 11th:  Port Royal Speedway / Port Royal, PA

     [21 cars, Heat 1st (1), A-main 9th (9)]

 

Halligan started on the pole of the last of three 8-lap heats for the 21 cars on hand.  He never gave the rest of the field a chance to take a shot at him.  The Ephrata, PA wheelman dominated the heat, winning by 4.076 seconds over Michael Walter II and Mike Wagner.  Trenton Sheaffer and Logan Wagner rounded out the top five.

 

The starting lineup for the 25-lap feature event was set using a handicapping format, which placed Halligan on the inside of row five as the highest point man in the season standings to record a top three finish in the heat races.

 

Although Halligan has made a habit of advancing in nearly every race he has competed in at the fairgrounds half-mile in Port Royal this season, on this night he wasn’t able to move forward during the A-main.

 

We were a couple adjustments away from passing cars.  I was good in (turns) one and two, and I could get runs on guys, but I just couldn’t get through (turns) three and four the way I needed to.“, Halligan shared.

 

We’ve been really consistent with a lot of top-10’s, so I’m definitely happy about that.  Now we’re aiming for top-5’s on a regular basis.”

 

Up Next

 

Jeff Halligan will be back at Port Royal Speedway on Saturday night, June 18th for Open Wheel Madness II, featuring the ‘USAC Eastern Blast’ USAC National Sprint Cars racing for $6,000, USAC Silver Crown teams competing for $8,000, & the 410 winged sprint cars  chasing a top prize of $5,000.

 

With no racing slated at Port Royal on June 25th, the event will be the final chance for Halligan and crew chief Kyle Defibaugh to fine tune the Risser Motorsports No.45 before PA Speedweek rolls into ‘The Speed Palace’ on Wednesday, June 29th.  The team plans to compete in several Speedweek events.  More details will be released soon.

 

Season Stats

 

17 races, 1 win, 6 top 5’s, 10 top 10’s, 12 top 15’s

 

JEFF HALLIGAN RACING

 

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Jeff Halligan on Instagram:

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Jeff Halligan Racing’s Online Store: 

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

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

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!

Risser Motorsports

TheTreeCenter.com

Victory Auto of Lewistown, PA

EMM Sales & Service, Inc.

Jake’s Golf Carts

ACP Headers

HighDef Suspension

Spencer Dearth

Scheaffer’s Racing Oil

Newlin Bar Service

Ephrata Recycling

Alloy Wheel Repair

AL Driveline

Pine Hill Trailers

TJ Forged

RV 4 Wheel Drive & Performance Automotive

Roach Wings

Panther Framworx

HP Engines

Steve Conn

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  • Promote your marketing partners to give them the value they want for their investment
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  • Present the polished, professional image that marketing partners want representing them
  • Leverage our audience and business model to achieve all of the above

 

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