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Berry Hard Charger at Port Royal After Tough Night at Bedford

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First Selinsgrove Speedway Visit of 2023 Up Next

Port Royal, PA – May 10, 2023

by Addicted2Dirt PR & Media Mgmt

Photo Credit:  Derick Kriner Photography

During the 2022 season, Austin Berry finished in the top ten of 44% of the races he competed in.  After a winter of hard work fine-tuning their program, he and the rest of the ABR team were aiming to pick up where they left off and continue to build toward the next level of consistency.

Although Berry did open the 2023 season with a top-ten finish at Port Royal Speedway, the next two outings resulted in finishes of 20th or worse.  Then Mother Nature intervened for three weeks, preventing the team from rebounding.

As the month of May opened and the sun shined above, Berry and his team readied for a two-race weekend that would hopefully be the start of getting their groove back.

 

  • Date:  May 5, 2023
  • Event:  87th Anniversary Billy Winn Classic
  • Track:  Bedford Speedway
  • City, State:   Bedford, PA
  • Quick Stats:  30 cars, Qualifying 9th in Group 2, Heat 7th (9), B-main 3rd (3), A-main 23rd (23)

 

  • Date:  May 6, 2023
  • Track:  Port Royal Speedway
  • City, State:   Port Royal, PA
  • Quick Stats:  30 cars, Qualifying 29th, Heat 8th (10), B-main 3rd (5), A-main 14th (21)

 

Bedford Hospitality

Austin Berry made a rare Friday trip to Bedford Speedway to compete in the $8,700 to win Billy Winn Classic.  It was the first of a handful of trips planned to the fairgrounds speedway this year.  Group time trials and heats would whittle the 30-car field down to 24 and set the lineup for the lucrative super late model event.

Prior to the evening’s action, Berry was invited to the the judges stand for a quick interview with track announcer, and former late model racer himself, Eric Zembower.

Zembower talked with Berry about his race team, the improvement in recent years and his first victory at Port Royal Speedway.  He also provided a platform for Berry to share his Pancreatic Cancer awareness message and talk about his personal reasons for being a champion for the cause.

Enough Gremlins Already!

During Berry’s last outing on April 8th, he had encountered a spark plug issue.  The week before that it was a mechanical issue.  After that, making the race and running 25 laps tonight, regardless of his finish, was all it would take to count it as a success.

From the outset, his goal seemed like a longshot.  Yet another ‘gremlin’ arose as he hit the track for his qualifying laps under the clock.  Berry’s engine would not quite get up to ‘full song’.  As a result, he wound up at the bottom of his group.

Berry’s team went to work to remedy the issue for his heat race but they were unable to get back to full power.  After starting 9th, Berry only managed to get to 7th by the checkered flag.

The team managed to get Berry’s Rocket XR1 running well enough for him to run 3rd in the B-main and secure a starting spot in the 50-lap feature, but it was not quite 100% so rather than risk causing further issues Berry retired from the finale after just six laps.  He was credited with a 23rd place finish.

Never. Give. Up.

After a late night trip home from Bedford and a short night of rest, the team returned to the shop early in the morning to tackle their issue and get ready for Port Royal that night.  A carburetor change  was deemed necessary for The Tire Mart Tire Pros of Harrisburg, Juniata Veterinary Clinic, Berry’s Siding & Seamless Gutter, SRI Performance, VP Racing Fuels, JDS Racing, Locust Hill Custom Butcher Shop, Nathan Berry Beef Farm, Addicted2DirtPR.com, A&C Racing Engines, GO Lithium, Valvoline Pro-V Racing, Super Clean, Rocket Chassis No.86.

Saturday’s program at Port Royal Speedway drew a field of 30 cars and the format called for group time trials, with no hot lap session.  With no opportunity to find out if their repairs had resolved their issues, Berry took to the track for his qualifying run.  He quickly found out the issue persisted.  His lap landed him next to last on the charts.

The symptoms seemed to indicate an issue somewhere in the fueling system, so Berry’s team went back to the drawing board and made some changes, including a fuel pressure adjustment, before his heat race.  With the entire focus on the continuing gremlins, there was no time to worry about tires or setup.  Mission critical was to get back to full power.

Berry was able to advance from 10th to 8th in the heat race.  He emerged from the car indicating it had power again, now they needed to get to work on their setup.

In the 10-lap B-main, Berry advanced from 5th to 3rd, looking strong and smooth.  The run was good enough to be in the show.  Now it was time for more adjustments and find out what he could do in the feature.

In the 25-lap A-main it was apparent Berry and his team had finally chased the gremlins away.  The Mifflin, PA native turned in a smooth and steady climb from his 21st starting spot, climbing seven spots and claiming a 14th place finish on the final lap.

“It wasn’t a top five or a top ten but after what we have been battling the past few races, I’ll definitely take it.  It feels good to pass cars and be competitive.”, Berry said.

“Now let’s see if we can put a string of good runs together ang get back to finishing where we should be.”

Austin Berry Racing gave their primary partner, The Tire Mart Tire Pros of Harrisburg, a prime viewing location Saturday night! (photo credit A2D PR)

 

Up Next

Berry and his team will head to Selinsgrove Speedway to compete for the first time this season.  The super late models will be in action Sunday night, May 14th as part of the Ray Tilly Classic for the sprint cars.

 

Season Stats

5 races, 0 wins, 0 top 5’s, 1 top 10’s, 2 top 15’s

 

Trivia Question

Last week’s trivia answer is Austin Berry began racing karts in the WKA, VDKA and other series in the Southeastern U.S. in 2007!

Now, on to this week’s question.  After several successful seasons in karting, what division did Austin Berry move into?

The answer in the next press release!

 

Partner Spotlight

SRI PERFORMANCE

Comprehensive Components and Parts Supplier

SRI Performance is an automotive performance parts distribution company.  SRI maintains a large inventory of new and used racing parts for all types of circle track, drag racing, street performance, off-road and diesel applications.  SRI carries hundreds of leading brands such as Clevite, Cometic, JE Pistons, Ford Racing, and many, many more.

SRI is a one-stop shop for anything from racing tires, sheet metal, headers, and bearing components, to nuts, bolts, and drive shafts.

Excellent Customer Service and Industry Leading Knowledge

SRI prides themselves on their top notch customer service, wide range of knowledge and competitive pricing.  SRI’s staff has a wide range of experiences and backgrounds themselves but can also connect you with someone who has an expertise in the area you need help with.

Visit them today at SRIPerformance.com to learn more, shop or contact them!

AUSTIN BERRY RACING

 

Website:  AustinBerryRacing.com

Bio & Media Info:  A2DPR.com/AustinBerry

Press Releases:  A2DPR.com/LatestNews

Facebook:  Facebook.com/AustinBerryRacing

Twitter:  Twitter.com/AustinBerryRacn

Shop:  AustinBerryRacing.com/Shopping

(photo credit: Derick Kriner Photography)

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

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 we do possible. 

PLEASE take the time to browse this information and help our race team by giving your business to these great partners. 

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

The Tire Mart Tire Pros of Harrisburg

Juniata Veterinary Clinic

Berry’s Siding & Seamless Gutter

SRI Performance

VP Racing Fuels

JDS Racing

Locust Hill Custom Butcher Shop

Nathan Berry Beef Farm

Addicted2DirtPR.com

A&C Racing Engines

GO Lithium

Valvoline Pro-V Racing

Super Clean

Peterson Fluid Systems

Barnes Systems, Inc.

Quick Car

Kevin Nouse Designs

Sweet Manufacturing

BDR Racing Products

Beyea Headers

Swift Springs

Strange Oval

DMI – Diversified Machine, Inc.

Quarter Master

Hoosier Mid-Atlantic

P3 Graphix

Rocket Chassis

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]

Feathers Building Confidence From Gains at Port Royal

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Hometown Race Ahead This Weekend at Winchester Speedway

Port Royal, PA – May 9, 2023

by Addicted2Dirt PR & Media Mgmt

Photo Credit:  Derick Kriner Photography

Trever Feathers rolled into Port Royal Speedway Saturday afternoon after being sidelined by Mother Nature for three consecutive weekends.  A break like that does not work to the advantage of a team that needs to race more, not less, to find the right combination for success.

It has been a roller coaster ride over the first two months of the season.  One race in early March, then a three week break.  Three races in early April, then another three week break.  Hopefully May will bring a steady diet of opportunities to dial in Feather’s Barry Wright Icon chassis.

 

  • Date:  May 6, 2023
  • Track:  Port Royal Speedway
  • City, State:   Port Royal, PA
  • Quick Stats:  30 cars, Qualifying 8th overall, Heat 3rd (3), A-main 12th (8)

 

Finally Back At It

The format at Port Royal Speedway Saturday evening was set to mimic the World of Outlaws Late Models program as a means of preparing teams for the upcoming visit by the traveling organization.

With a stout field of 30 cars pit-side, Feathers kicked off his night on a positive note by logging the 8th fastest lap overall.  The qualifying effort landed the Winchester, VA native in the 3rd starting spot for his heat race, giving him a solid shot at one of the top two redraw spots.

Feathers held his ground over the first two circuits, trying to find a rhythm and the best groove at the same time.  In the process, he slipped back to 4th on lap three.  He battled back to reclaim 3rd the following lap but was unable to close the gap on runner up Jeff Rine before the checkered flag fell.

 

One Step at a Time

Starting the 25-lap feature event from outside row four, Feathers had his sights set on earning a top five finish, but he found himself in a defensive mode during the opening laps rather than in attack mode.

By lap four Feathers had dropped to 11th.  He continued to struggle and lost another spot a few laps later.  

Finally, around the halfway mark of the race, his car started to come alive.  He turned his fastest lap of the race and began to reel the top ten back in.  As good as the car was at that point, it was too much ground to make up in the caution-free race.

Feathers ended the night with a 12th place finish in the Hot Rod Septic Treatment, Larry Royston’s Septic Services, Martins Pumping Service, McFarland Custom Painting & Wall Coverings, North River Farm, Clem’s Garage, Leggett Engine Research, Feathers & Sons Roofing, Coffelt Graphics, Larry Royston Properties, Larry Royston Equipment, Bilstein Shocks, Hoosier Tire Mid-Atlantic, Bo Feathers Racing, Barry Wright Race Cars, No.20.

“Well, we finished the race and we didn’t get lapped.  The way things have been going, that was the first goal.  I may have set the bar a little low for myself but at least we did that.”, Feathers chuckled.

“Even though that wasn’t our best finish of the year here, that was the best I felt so far.  We are finding some balance in the car that I think we can build on.  It’s not really a secret that we stayed on the old tires mostly so far this year.  We did that so we had one less variable to deal with while we were dialing this thing in.” 

 

Up Next

This Friday, Feathers will take the night off for some family time to celebrate his son’s birthday.

Saturday night he and the Larry Royston Racing team will visit their hometown track, Winchester (VA) Speedway looking to get back in the win column at a place where he has a a lot of success over the years.

 

Season Stats

5 races, 0 wins, 1 top 5’s, 2 top 10’s, 4 top 15’s

 

Trivia Question

The answer to our last trivia question is Trever Feathers raced his first full season in a limited late model in 2010?  He had picked up his first limited late model win the year before while racing a partial schedule.

Now, on to this week’s question.

Since his first full racing season in 2010, how many total late model wins (limited and super combined) has Trever Feathers collected?  We will make it multiple choice to help you out a little!

Is the answer…

A.  30 – 39 wins

B.  40 – 49 wins

C.  50 – 59 wins

The answer in the next press release!

 

Partner Spotlight

Leggett Engine Research, est. 1987.

Address:  20815 Netz Rd, Boonsboro, MD 21713

Phone:  (301) 432-2369

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

(photo credit: Derick Kriner Photography)

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

THANKS TO OUR PARTNERS! 
The entire team would like to express their appreciation to all their partners for the support during the 2023 racing season!
 

Hot Rod Septic Treatment

Larry Royston’s Septic Services

Martins Pumping Service

McFarland Custom Painting & Wall Coverings

North River Farm

Clem’s Garage

Leggett Engine Research

Feathers & Sons Roofing

Coffelt Graphics

Larry Royston Properties

Larry Royston Equipment

Billstein Shocks

Hoosier Tire Mid-Atlantic

Bo Feathers Racing

Barry Wright Race Cars

In Memory of Nathan McCoy

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]

Trever Feathers Salvages 6th Place Finish at Georgetown’s Mark Williams Memorial

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Team Set to Return to Port Royal Speedway April 22nd

Georgetown, DE – April 19, 2023

by Addicted2Dirt PR & Media Mgmt

Photo Credit:  CP Photography

Trever Feathers and the Larry Royston Racing team made the midweek jaunt to Georgetown, DE for the Mark ‘Coot’ Williams Memorial Race on Thursday, April 13th.

With only 3 races under his belt coming into the event thanks to the contributions of Mother Nature, Feathers knows the team needs to race more.  It’s the only way they will get their equipment to the competitive level they need night in and night out.

 

  • Date:  April 13, 2023
  • Event:  Mark ‘Coot’ Williams Memorial
  • Track:  Georgetown Speedway
  • City, State:   Georgetown, DE
  • Quick Stats:  18 cars, Qualifying 7th in Group 1, Heat 8th (7), A-main 6th (13)

 

Feathers has been working hard to get consistent performance out of his equipment in the early going of this season.  It’s a difficult task given that dirt track racing is full of ever-changing variables from varying track surfaces to thousands of possible mechanical adjustments.

A trip to a different destination might be just what was needed to dial in the Hot Rod Septic Treatment, Larry Royston’s Septic Services, Martins Pumping Service, McFarland Custom Painting & Wall Coverings, Clem’s Garage, Leggett Engine Research, Feathers & Sons Roofing, Coffelt Graphics, Larry Royston Properties, Larry Royston Equipment, Bilstein Shocks, Hoosier Tire Mid-Atlantic, Bo Feathers Racing, Barry Wright Race Cars, No.20.

 

Uphill Battle

A poor qualifying effort in Group 1 put Feathers 7th on the starting grid for the first heat race of the evening.  While all cars would transfer to the A-main, only the top three finishers would make the redraw and guarantee themselves a starting spot in the first three rows of the $3,000-to-win main event.

After a disappointing time-trial run, Feathers had his work cut out for himself to get to a redraw spot.  While that was goal number one, at a minimum he needed to find out if he and his team had gone the right direction with the changes they had made.

Unfortunately, Feathers didn’t achieve either goal.  His heat race was cut short after contact just a couple laps into the event.  Back in the pit area, adjustments had to wait until after repairs were made.  The team installed a new nose on the car to make sure Feathers could make the call for the feature.  

 

The Other Side of the Hill

In the feature event, working from his 13th starting spot, Feathers finally got to accomplish some things.  While the car was still not comfortable and didn’t have the balance he was looking for, he went the distance.

It wasn’t pretty, but Feathers brought home a 6th place finish.  In the process he learned some useful things about his car.

“We weren’t great at all but the good news is tonight the car was good enough I could race it.  I got to the checkered flag and I got a good feel for what the car needs to make it more consistent and to make me more comfortable.“,  Feathers said.  “Last week at Port Royal (Speedway) we were so far off I couldn’t do that.  Some nights it’s not worth getting torn up trying to get something out of a car that it can’t give you.“

The team’s plan to compete at Port Royal Speedway on Saturday, April 15th was washed out by rain.

“We’ve only got four races in with this new car and we haven’t seen two similar surfaces yet, so we are still trying to learn what it needs.“, Feathers explained.  “We’ve really only run well one of those nights, so it’s not much fun so far this year.“

Feathers went on to share some insight into himself and the team.

“My car owner, Larry (Royston), doesn’t put any pressure on me.  He’s quiet and lets us work through things.  I put enough pressure on myself for both of us.  I’m working on getting the car right and I’m working on getting myself right too.”, Feathers shared.

“When things are going well and a night starts off bad, I have to keep myself from getting in my own head.  If I get frustrated and expect bad things, then I’m not focusing on the things I should be to help us improve.  I’m constantly working on my decisions and habits behind the wheel too.  Racing and working on this racecar are the only things that will fix our issues so we can perform at the level we know we are capable of.“

 

Up Next

The team will return to Port Royal Speedway Saturday night, April 22nd.  It is the final tune-up for the super late models at ‘The Speed Palace’ before the Lucas Oil Late Model series competes there on April 30th.

 

Season Stats

4 races, 0 wins, 1 top 5’s, 2 top 10’s, 3 top 15’s

 

Trivia Question

The answer to our last trivia question is Trever  won his first super late model race in 2012 at the Winchester (VA) Speedway!

Now, on to this week’s question.  In what year did Trever Feathers race his first full season in a limited late model?  Hint:  He had picked up his first limited late model win the year before while racing a partial schedule.

The answer in the next press release!

 

Partner Spotlight

For over 75 years, Clem’s Garage, Inc. has been serving their community in Stephens City, Virginia. They are now well into their 4th generation of Clem’s working for and assisting in running the business, all awhile maintaining the quality of service made standard by out founder and Grandfather Richard O. Clem in 1945.

Throughout the generations, Clem’s Garage has been the go-to place for the community on many fronts ranging from: tractor repair and sales, car maintenance and repairs, auto body and paint, salvage yard, gas station, used car sales, towing local and long distance, even as the local “good ole boy” hang out spot.

Today, the business consists of the garage that performs car repairs and maintenance as well as being a Virginia State Inspection station, and their towing and hauling operations have grown to a fleet of 17 trucks ranging from tractor trailers and rollbacks that are on the road seven days a week transporting vehicles and equipment up and down the east coast and responding to local authorities for vehicle accidents and recoveries.

Stop by the shop at 5170 Main St, Stephens City, VA or give them a call at (540) 869-1595.  You can also find them on Facebook at Facebook.com/Clems.Garage.

 

 

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

Photo Credit: CP Photography
Photo Credit: CP Photography

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

THANKS TO OUR PARTNERS! 
The entire team would like to express their appreciation to all their partners for the support during the 2023 racing season!
 

Hot Rod Septic Treatment

Larry Royston’s Septic Services

Martins Pumping Service

McFarland Custom Painting & Wall Coverings

Clem’s Garage

Leggett Engine Research

Feathers & Sons Roofing

Coffelt Graphics

Larry Royston Properties

Larry Royston Equipment

Billstein Shocks

Hoosier Tire Mid-Atlantic

Bo Feathers Racing

Barry Wright Race Cars

In Memory of Nathan McCoy

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]

Berry Endures More Issues, Rebounds Late at The Speed Palace

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ABR Looking to Return to Form Saturday at Port Royal

Port Royal Speedway, PA – April 11, 2023

by Addicted2Dirt PR & Media Mgmt

Photo Credit:  Derick Kriner Photography

After opening the season with a top ten run, Austin Berry suffered mechanical issues in his second outing, taking away another likely top ten.

The team returned to Port Royal Speedway Saturday night with that issue behind them and ready to take on a stout field of 43 super late models.

 

  • Date:  April 8, 2023
  • Track:  Port Royal Speedway
  • City, State:   Port Royal, PA
  • Quick Stats:  43 cars, Heat DNS (3), B-main 11th (22)

 

The Scramble

Sure, it was Easter weekend at Port Royal Speedway, but the candy scattered on the infield grass wasn’t the only thing that caused a scramble.

After discovering their powerplant wasn’t running at full steam during hot laps, Austin Berry Racing was thrust into an early scramble to diagnose the issue.  With a quick repair in place, Berry lined up inside row two and attempted to take the green for his heat race.  It wasn’t to be and Berry took his still ailing machine pit-side just before the green flag dropped.

A short time later is when the second scramble began for ABR.  The team determined what part they would need to resolve the issue permanently but they were unable to locate the proper part anywhere in the pits.

Teams often help each other generously, but in this particular case, nobody had what Berry needed.  That sent team members to the race shop fifteen minutes away, and then to local businesses in search of the $20 part.  Their adventure took them over 20 miles from the track to locate what they needed.

The part was found in the nick of time, delivered to the pit area and installed in The Tire Mart Tire Pros of Harrisburg, Juniata Veterinary Clinic, Berry’s Siding & Seamless Gutter, SRI Performance, VP Racing Fuels, JDS Racing, Locust Hill Custom Butcher Shop, Nathan Berry Beef Farm, Addicted2DirtPR.com, A&C Racing Engines, GO Lithium, Valvoline Pro-V Racing, Super Clean, Rocket Chassis No.86 just in time to make the grid for the B-main.

Berry knew it would be highly unlikely he could race his way to a top four transfer spot from his 24th starting spot.  At this point, the primary goal was simply to prove the issue was resolved, make some laps and learn how his car was responding to the team’s setup choices.  Track time is never wasted.

While they didn’t make the show, Berry and his team were able to at least breathe a sigh of relief at the end of the night.  He raced all 12 laps without issue and advanced 13 positions to an 11th place finish in the B-main.  It was a positive (of sorts) to end the night on.

“I don’t know when we are gonna catch a break.”, a clearly upset Berry said.  “These guys we compete against here (at Port Royal) are a step ahead of us now, so we just have to go to work even harder to catch up.“

 

Up Next

Berry will return to Port Royal Speedway Saturday night, April 15th.  The entire ABR team will be looking to break this short streak of bad luck and get back to running up front.

 

Season Stats

3 races, 0 wins, 0 top 5’s, 1 top 10’s, 1 top 15’s

 

Trivia Question

Austin Berry picked up his first super late model victory in 2021 at Port Royal Speedway!

Now, on to this week’s question.  Austin Berry began racing go-karts in 2005.  What year did he begin racing karts in the WKA, VDKA and other series in the Southeastern U.S.?

The answer in the next press release!

 

Partner Spotlight

Contact Berry’s Siding & Seamless Gutters for all your Siding, Soffit, Fascia, Gutters, Downspouts, Windows and Roofing needs!

With years of experience, they provide professional work with attention to every detail!  Click the image to visit their Facebook page where you can see many photos of their work.

Call 717-436-9096 or find them on Facebook today by searching Berry’s Siding & Seamless Gutter!

 

AUSTIN BERRY RACING

 

Website:  AustinBerryRacing.com

Bio & Media Info:  A2DPR.com/AustinBerry

Press Releases:  A2DPR.com/LatestNews

Facebook:  Facebook.com/AustinBerryRacing

Twitter:  Twitter.com/AustinBerryRacn

Shop:  AustinBerryRacing.com/Shopping

photo credit: Jeremy Zarfos Photography

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

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 we do possible. 

PLEASE take the time to browse this information and help our race team by giving your business to these great partners. 

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

The Tire Mart Tire Pros of Harrisburg

Juniata Veterinary Clinic

Berry’s Siding & Seamless Gutter

SRI Performance

VP Racing Fuels

JDS Racing

Locust Hill Custom Butcher Shop

Nathan Berry Beef Farm

Addicted2DirtPR.com

A&C Racing Engines

GO Lithium

Valvoline Pro-V Racing

Super Clean

Peterson Fluid Systems

Barnes Systems, Inc.

Quick Car

Kevin Nouse Designs

Sweet Manufacturing

BDR Racing Products

Beyea Headers

Swift Springs

Strange Oval

DMI – Diversified Machine, Inc.

Quarter Master

Hoosier Mid-Atlantic

P3 Graphix

Rocket Chassis

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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Feathers Struggles To Find Combination at Port Royal

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Larry Royston Racing Team Set to Tackle Georgetown and Port Royal This Week

Port Royal, PA – April 11, 2023

by Addicted2Dirt PR & Media Mgmt

Photo Credit:  Derick Kriner Photography

After a top five run the week before, Trever Feathers was looking to fine tune his Barry Wright Race Car and take the next step forward, but instead found himself struggling to find the right combination at Port Royal Speedway.

As is often the case with dirt racing, the surface was a little different than the week before, plus Feathers was trying things to make his program better.  That’s where the night started and it left Feathers chasing the right solution all night.

  • Date:  April 8, 2023
  • Track:  Port Royal Speedway
  • City, State:   Port Royal, PA
  • Quick Stats:  43 cars, Heat 6th (5), B-main 2nd (4), A-main 24th (22)

 

The Battle

With a large field of 43 super late models on hand, only the top five finishers in each of the four heat races would transfer directly to the feature event, leaving the balance of the field to duke it out in a B-main for the final four spots in the main event’s starting lineup.

Feathers drew the 5th starting spot in the final heat race of the evening and kept himself above the cut line past the halfway point of the race, but the Winchester, VA driver slipped out of a transfer spot with a few laps remaining and was unable to recover.

The changes Feathers made to the Hot Rod Septic Treatment, Larry Royston’s Septic Services, Martins Pumping Service, McFarland Custom Painting & Wall Coverings, Clem’s Garage, Leggett Engine Research, Feathers & Sons Roofing, Coffelt Graphics, Larry Royston Properties, Larry Royston Equipment, Bilstein Shocks, Hoosier Tire Mid-Atlantic, Bo Feathers Racing, Barry Wright Race Cars, No.20 in preparation for the 12-lap B-main certainly seemed to help, at least a little.  After starting 4th, Feathers raced to a runner-up finish to put his team in the show.

That was about the only positive note from the night though.  In the 25-lap A-main, Feather found himself wrestling an ill-handling ride early in the going and made the decision to save his equipment for another battle.  He parked his machine after five laps and was credited with finishing 24th officially.

“We weren’t good.  That’s it.  I would like to forget about this one get to the next race.“, a frustrated and honest Feathers said.

 

Up Next

Trever and the Larry Royston Racing team will be headed to Georgetown Speedway Thursday, April 13th for the $3,000-to-win Mark ‘Coot’ Williams Memorial Super Late Model “Shakedown”.  If you can’t make it out to Georgetown, DE, tune into FloRacing.com at 6:30pm!

The team will then return to Port Royal Speedway Saturday night, April 15th for their $4,000-to-win show, which will include an Australian Pursuit race for the super late models.

 

Season Stats

3 races, 0 wins, 1 top 5’s, 1 top 10’s, 2 top 15’s

 

Trivia Question

The answer to our last trivia question is Trever  won seven super late model races during the 2017 season!

Now, on to this week’s question.  In what year AND at what track did Trever Feathers win his first super late model race? 

The answer in the next press release!

 

Partner Spotlight

Based in Winchester, VA, McFarland Custom Painting & Wall Coverings has over 20 years of commercial & residential, exterior & interior, painting experience with high quality results.

To give your home or business a look that stands out, with attention to every detail, McFarland’s can handle a wide variety of projects, from paint to wallpaper to exterior treatments like lime washing.

Contact them today via email at [email protected] or by calling 540-327-5050!

You can also find photos of their great results on Facebook by searching McFarland Custom Painting!

 

 

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

photo credit: Derick Kriner Photography

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

THANKS TO OUR PARTNERS! 
The entire team would like to express their appreciation to all their partners for the support during the 2023 racing season!
 

Hot Rod Septic Treatment

Larry Royston’s Septic Services

Martins Pumping Service

McFarland Custom Painting & Wall Coverings

Clem’s Garage

Leggett Engine Research

Feathers & Sons Roofing

Coffelt Graphics

Larry Royston Properties

Larry Royston Equipment

Billstein Shocks

Hoosier Tire Mid-Atlantic

Bo Feathers Racing

Barry Wright Race Cars

In Memory of Nathan McCoy

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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Austin Berry Will Honor Grandfather and Raise Pancreatic Cancer Awareness

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After Fast Start, Mechanical Issues Sidelined Team at Port Royal Speedway

Port Royal, PA – April 4, 2023

by Addicted2Dirt PR & Media Mgmt

Photo Credit:  Jeremy Zarfos Photography

As is well-documented, Austin Berry has been building his super late model program steadily in recent years and is showing signs of being a weekly threat in the Pennsylvania region.

That said, the biggest goal for Austin Berry in 2023 is honoring is grandfather through his ‘Racing For Time’ campaign.  Berry hopes that by raising awareness he will be able to save at least one family from going through what his family did.

 

  • Date:  4/1/23
  • Track:  Port Royal Speedway
  • City, State:   Port Royal, PA
  • Quick Stats:  31 cars, Qualifying 1st in Group A, Heat 5th (4), A-main 20th (13)

Saturday Summary

This week Berry was at nearby Port Royal Speedway for their weekly $4,000 to win show.  A stout field of 31 cars was pit-side for the second show of the 2023 season.

Berry topped the entire field in time trials with a lap of 21.225 in The Tire Mart Tire Pros of Harrisburg, Juniata Veterinary Clinic, Berry’s Siding & Seamless Gutter, SRI Performance, VP Racing Fuels, JDS Racing, Locust Hill Custom Butcher Shop, Nathan Berry Beef Farm, Addicted2DirtPR.com, A&C Racing Engines, GO Lithium, Valvoline Pro-V Racing, Super Clean, Rocket Chassis No.86.

The format inverted the top four in each group to set the heat race lineups.  From his 4th starting spot in the first heat race of the afternoon, Berry was unable to gain any track position and ultimately settled for a 5th place finish.

Berry started 13th in the 25-lap A-main and was looking to battle his way into the top ten and put a solid recovery in the book, but it wasn’t to be.  Just after completing lap six, Berry was forced to retire from the race with mechanical issues.

“It’s frustrating.  We had a great car early today but didn’t quite hit the setup for heat race and that cost us.  We’ll get it back to the shop and diagnose the issue.  We’ll be back next week and go after it again.“, a dejected but determined Berry said.

 

Fun Stuff Coming Up

Throughout the 2023 season, as part of Berry’s Pancreatic Cancer Awareness campaign called ‘Racing For Time’, fans will be able to honor loved ones, win prizes and purchase merchandise.  All of those things will combine to raise awareness and funds to be donated to PanCan.org at the end of the season.

Berry carries out the ‘Racing For Time’ campaign every five years, running a purple scheme on his racecar, educating fans about the terrible disease and racing funds to help research teams.  In 2018 Berry, his family and his team raised $5,560 for PanCan.org.

Berry will be selling decals of the purple ribbon that represents Pancreatic Cancer Awareness.  Each decal has a space where the purchasing fan can write a personal note in honor or memory of a loved one, a note of encouragement to others or whatever message they choose.  The decal will then be placed on the deck of Berry’s No.86 super late model where it will ride with him all season long.  

“I really want to cover every bit of black space on the car with these personal messages.  It would mean a lot to me to carry those messages.“, Berry said.

The team will also soon have unique Pancreatic Cancer awareness themed team apparel for sale at the track and on their website, AustinBerryRacing.com.  

Here’s the coolest part of purchasing either a decal or apparel item.  Just as they did 5 years ago, the team removes the body panels at the end of the season and gives them away to lucky winners.  The purchase of a decal or 2023 apparel item will enter you in a drawing at the end of the season to win one of the body panels off Berry’s Pancreatic Cancer themed 2023 racecar!

In the near future the team is going to announce details of how to enter two additional raffle contests.  Berry’s custom made pair of Pancreatic Cancer themed driving gloves, as well as the themed tail banner from the racecar will be raffled off.  Two lucky fans will walk away with very unique souvenirs.  Both items are pictured below this story.

Follow Austin Berry Racing’s social media accounts (listed below) for updates on all the information about the team’s 2023 cancer campaign, as well as race dates and results.

 

Why Pancreatic Cancer?

Austin Berry’s grandfather, Jerry Bryner, was one of his biggest supporters in his early years of racing, coming to watch him cut his teeth on the local go-kart tracks.  If Jerry wasn’t able to attend the races, he was always sure to be at the shop on Sundays for wash day to hear about the races and watch the videos from that weekend.  Jerry lived on Main Street of Port Royal, PA and was always a big supporter of the speedway.  In fact, Jerry even drove the pace truck for several years at the Speed Palace.  In late March of 2008, Jerry was diagnosed with Pancreatic Cancer.  He passed away a short 6 months later in September.  It seems hard to believe that this year will make 15 years since his passing.  Austin wants to pay tribute to one of his biggest fans, his grandfather, throughout the season at a place that he knows his pap would’ve loved to watch him race by conducting a campaign to raise awareness and money for Pancreatic Cancer.

It is our goal through this campaign to spread awareness of this uncommon and difficult to detect disease and to raise money for the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (PanCan) to assist with identifying a means of early detection.

Pancreatic Cancer is difficult to detect in its early stages.  It is typically in an advanced stage by the time symptoms arise and lead to a diagnosis.  Research is needed to find a way to achieve early detection.  Patients need more time.  That’s why ABR is going “Racing for Time”.

 

Up Next

Berry will return to Port Royal Speedway Saturday night April 8th.  Racing begins at 6pm.

Merchandise will be available behind the grandstand beginning around 4pm Saturday.  The team has hats, beanies, stickers, koozies and other items available.  The new apparel will be available in 3 or 4 weeks.

 

AUSTIN BERRY RACING

Website:  AustinBerryRacing.com

Bio & Media Info:  A2DPR.com/AustinBerry

Press Releases:  A2DPR.com/LatestNews

Facebook:  Facebook.com/AustinBerryRacing

Twitter:  Twitter.com/AustinBerryRacn

Shop:  AustinBerryRacing.com/Shopping

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

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 we do possible. 

PLEASE take the time to browse this information and help our race team by giving your business to these great partners. 

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

The Tire Mart, Tire Pros of Harrisburg

Juniata Veterinary Clinic

Berry’s Siding & Seamless Gutter

SRI Performance

VP Racing Fuels

JDS Racing

Locust Hill Custom Butcher Shop

Nathan Berry Beef Farm

Addicted2DirtPR.com

A&C Racing Engines

GO Lithium

Valvoline Pro-V Racing

Super Clean

Peterson Fluid Systems

Barnes Systems, Inc.

Quick Car

Kevin Nouse Designs

Sweet Manufacturing

BDR Racing Products

Beyea Headers

Swift Springs

Strange Oval

DMI – Diversified Machine, Inc.

Quarter Master

Hoosier Mid-Atlantic

P3 Graphix

Rocket Chassis

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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Trever Feathers Notches Top Five at Port Royal

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Winchester Wheelman Getting Comfortable in New Barry Wright Icon

Port Royal, PA – April 3, 2023

by Addicted2Dirt PR & Media Mgmt

Photo Credit:  Jeremy Zarfos Photography

Eventful is a kind word to use to describe Trever Feather’s trip from his shop in Winchester, VA to Port Royal Speedway Saturday morning.

Frustrating or stressful would probably be better words.

With ‘The Speed Palace’ moving up their start time to 1pm to beat the weather Saturday, Feathers and the Larry Royston Racing team were on the road early and in plenty of time, but a flat right front tire on their truck put them behind schedule and left them scrambling with only minutes to prepare when they finally arrived at the track.

Despite the chaos off the track, Feathers turned in a solid performance, which made the team’s ride home at the end of the day a little easier.

 

  • Date:  4/1/23
  • Track:  Port Royal Speedway
  • City, State:   Port Royal, PA
  • Quick Stats:  31 cars, Qualifying 3rd in Group B, Heat 1st (2), A-main 5th (4)

 

The Calm After the Storm

Fortunately for Feathers, the super late models were the last division to hit the track for hot laps, which also served as group time trials for the 31 super late models on hand.  That placement in the order of events allowed him to make the call for his qualifying session.

With virtually no time to look at the racing surface or make any adjustments, Feathers turned in the 3rd quickest lap in Group B and put himself on the front row of his heat race.

“Just sitting down after qualifying helped everyone catch their breath.  That (qualifying) run showed that without even looking at the track, we knew we had a decent car.“

 

The Racing Before the Rain

Feathers made the absolute most out of his 2nd starting spot in the second 8-lap heat race.  With the top two finishers guaranteed a spot in the redraw for a top six feature starting spot, he wasted no time mashing the gas and jumping out front.  He went on to cruise to a 3.3 second win over Mike Lupfer in the Hot Rod Septic Treatment, Larry Royston’s Septic Services, Martins Pumping Service, McFarland Custom Painting & Wall Coverings, Clem’s Garage, Leggett Engine Research, Feathers & Sons Roofing, Coffelt Graphics, Larry Royston Properties, Larry Royston Equipment, Bilstein Shocks, Hoosier Tire Mid-Atlantic, Bo Feathers Racing, Barry Wright Race Cars, No.20.

Rolling to the green for the 25-lap feature event from his spot outside row number two, Feathers again went right to work.  He laid claim to the 3rd spot and pressured Rick Eckert for the runner up spot over the opening six laps.

The first caution of the event appeared before the seventh circuit was complete.  The break in the action was somewhat lengthy and when racing did resume, the restart quickly told Feathers his tires had cooled down and were not quite the same.  

Feathers slipped back to 5th in the running order on lap eight and was mired there for a large portion of the race, which included a couple more caution periods.  He was able to retake 4th at the white flag but Eckert fought back and relegated Feathers to 5th at the checkered flag.

“That’s the most comfortable I have felt here in probably a couple years.“, Feathers shared.

“The cautions killed me.  I wasn’t good on restarts.  It took the car a lap to get going, but it was really good on long runs.  If that race had gone non-stop, I think we were good enough to win it.  I’m pretty happy with where we are right now.  We are going the right direction and we have something to build on.“

Shortly after the super late model feature, the limited late models efficiently put their feature event in the books.  Moments later, the rains came.  Feathers and his team had packed up and loaded for home just in the nick of time, putting the wraps on a hectic but good day.

 

A Word of Appreciation

Bo and Trever Feathers would like to thank a few people for their help and efforts to get the team back on the road to Port Royal Saturday morning.  

“Thanks to Brad Omps, Jimmy Richards, and most of all Dougie Timmons for finding us help.  Shout out to Trenton who swooped in and put a new tire on like he was working a pit stop at Daytona.“, said Bo.

“Last but not least, thank you ‘Veno’ Travis Vance for having pit passes ready so we could get right to work. Thanks to all who did whatever they could to help.  We truly appreciate it.“

 

Up Next

Trever and the Larry Royston Racing team will return to Port Royal Speedway on Saturday, April 8th.  Racing begins at 6pm

 

Season Stats

2 races, 0 wins, 1 top 5’s, 1 top 10’s, 2 top 15’s

 

Trivia Question

The answer to our last trivia question is Trever  won the Opening Day super late model race at Port Royal Speedway in 2020 and 2021!

Now, on to this week’s question.  How many super late model victories did Trever Feathers capture during the 2017 season?

The answer in the next press release!

 

Partner Spotlight

Larry Royston Septic Services and Martins Pumping Service are based in Winchester, VA, specializing in the installation of new service systems, septic tank pumping, and everything outside a home that has to do with septic systems.

The businesses have been owned and operated by Larry Royston since 2000.  To reach the Larry Royston Septic Services and Martins Pumping office, call (540) 667-4038.

For more information, visit MartinsPumpingService.com.

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

Trever Feathers and team suffered a flat tire on their truck on their way to Port Royal Speedway Saturday morning April 1st, 2023.
photo credit: Jeremy Zarfos Photography

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

THANKS TO OUR PARTNERS! 
The entire team would like to express their appreciation to all their partners for the support during the 2023 racing season!
 

Hot Rod Septic Treatment

Larry Royston’s Septic Services

Martins Pumping Service

McFarland Custom Painting & Wall Coverings

Clem’s Garage

Leggett Engine Research

Feathers & Sons Roofing

Coffelt Graphics

Larry Royston Properties

Larry Royston Equipment

Billstein Shocks

Hoosier Tire Mid-Atlantic

Bo Feathers Racing

Barry Wright Race Cars

In Memory of Nathan McCoy

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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Devin Hart’s Last Minute Trip to Winchester Pays Off With a Victory

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KHK Motorsports Unveils 2023 Season Plans

Port Royal, PA – March 23, 2023

by Addicted2Dirt PR & Media Mgmt

Photo Credit:  Jeremy Zarfos Photography

Devin Hart has been itching to get the 2023 season started.  Last weekend he had a choice to make.  He could stay home, he could haul about an hour for a test session, or he could haul two and a half hours to race.

Well, racers race.

Saturday morning, at their shop in the shadow of Port Royal Speedway, the team loaded up and by sunset they were standing in victory lane 130 miles away in Winchester, VA.

 

  • Date:  Saturday, March 18th, 2023
  • Track:  Winchester Speedway
  • City, State:   Winchester, VA
  • Quick Stats:  18 cars, Qualifying 1st in Group 3, Heat 1st (1), A-main 1st (3)

 

Successful Trip South

A field of 18 limited late models signed in for Saturday’s event at Winchester Speedway in Virginia.  Teams were divided into groups for timed hot laps to determine heat race lineups within their group.

Devin Hart set quick time in group number three, giving him the pole of the third heat.  He remained fast in the heat race and claimed the win handily.

By virtue of his victory in the heat race, Hart started 3rd in the feature.  He jumped out in front on the opening lap, then survived some pressure in lapped traffic and a late race caution to record the win in his Lucky Buck, Hungry Run Wine Cellars, FK Rod Ends, JDS Racing, Penske Racing Shocks, Barron’s Racing Engines, Centre Boot Company, Gridiron Pizza & Gridiron Pub, Brown’s Automotive, Rocket Chassis XR1 No.33k.

“This was just one of those days where everything went our way it seemed.  When that hole opened up in turn one on the first lap, I went for it and got out front early.  Seemed like we were at the right place at the right time all day.  I hope we have a lot of these kinds of days this year.”, Hart said.

A  lap 18 caution, followed by a red flag on the ensuing restart, bunched the field and gave the frontrunners another shot at Hart.  He was up to the task though and held on for his first win of the season in his first opportunity.

“We haven’t changed the core of our program.  We still have Barron’s Racing Engines power from Tom Barron under the hood.  We still have Penske Shocks by JDS Racing with great support from Doug Distasio (Penske) and Jim Stevens (JDS).  And of course, we are still in our Rocket XR1 chassis.” Hart added. 

“I can’t thank all of them enough for the great stuff they give us.   Along with the win, we learned some things today too, so it was definitely worth the trip.  Hopefully we can get all our great partners in victory lane a bunch this year.”

 

Hart's 2023 Goals

After dividing his time between the Steve Campbell owned No.2 and his own No.33k in 2022, Hart is back fully focused on his own program this season.

After winning track championships at both Port Royal Speedway and Selinsgrove Speedway in 2021, Hart fell short of repeating the feat in 2022.  He finished 4th and 2nd respectively at those tracks last season.

In 2023, Hart won’t chase points.

“We’re going to run where it makes sense for us.  We’ll still be at Port Royal (Speedway) a lot; probably every time they have our division, but there are some bigger races we want to take a shot at when we can.”, Hart said.

“Another part of it is we all have jobs, so we will work around everyone’s schedule and make the most of our opportunities to go racing.“

Port Royal Speedway has eleven limited late model dates on their schedule, so that leaves plenty of room on the calendar for Hart and the KHK Motorsports team to roam.  Hart noted a handful of events at Hagerstown Speedway and Bedford Speedway as some the team have penciled in on their schedule.

“If there’s one race I have circled on the schedule though, it’s the Butch Renninger Memorial at Port Royal.  That one honors my grandfather.  It would mean a lot to me to win it.”, Hart shared.

“I have wanted to win that one since we started but it just hasn’t come together for us yet.  We race one week at a time but every lap around that place before September, in my mind, is just preparation for that race.”

 

Up Next

Hart and the KHK Motorsports team will open their Port Royal Speedway season this weekend with the track’s first Limited Late Model event of 2023.  

 

Season Stats

1 races, 1 wins, 1 top 5’s, 1 top 10’s, 1 top 15’s

 

Trivia Question

How many wins did Devin Hart accumulate in his banner 2021 season in the Limited Late Model division?

The answer in the next press release!

 

Partner Spotlight

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For those of you who have been using Lucky Buck and have helped create this amazing story, thank you. For those who haven’t tried our products, we look forward to you joining our fast growing family of satisfied customers.

Visit Lucky-Buck.com to browse our products and learn more!

 

DEVIN HART / KHK MOTORSPORTS

 Facebook:  Facebook.com/KHKDevinHart33K

 YouTube:  YouTube.com/KHKMotorsports

 Press Releases:  A2DPR.com/latest-news

 Schedule:  A2DPR.com/events

Devin Hart (33k) at Winchester VA Speedway 3-18-23 (photo credit: Travis Trussell/WRT Speedwerx)
Devin Hart and KHK Motorsports in victory lane at Winchester VA Speedway 3-18-23 (photo credit: Travis Trussell/WRT Speedwerx)

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 the support during the 2023 racing season!

Lucky Buck

Hungry Run Wine

FK Rod Ends

Penske Racing Shocks/Doug Distasio

James Stevens/JDS Racing

Brown’s Automotive

Gridiron Pizza

Gridiron Pub

Barron’s Racing Engines/ Tom Barron

Centre Boot Company

Baker Outlaw Carburetors

RN Moyer Hauling

Pellman Trade

Accu•Force Dynos & Testers

Mifflin Hill Beverage

Dave Poske’s Performance Parts

Kerlin’s Seafood

Lyndon Imes Auctioneering & Tent Rental

HRF Heishman Racing Fuel

Scheaffer’s Racing Oil

Harlings Hoagies

Glick Fire Equipment Company

Keizer Racing Wheels

Walker Performance Filtration

JR Toner/ Abel Signs

Hockdizzle Designs

Sauder Brothers Concrete

Diversified Machine, Inc. / DMI / BullDog Rears

Addicted2Dirt PR & Media Management

The Hilltop

Hooker Harness

Checkered Treasures-Motorsports Collection

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!

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Feathers Fighting to Figure Out Tricky Port Royal

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Team Gathering Data and Adjusting Their New Barry Wright Icon

Port Royal, PA – March 8, 2023

by Addicted2Dirt PR & Media Mgmt

Photo Credit:  Derick Kriner Photography

Trever Feathers has had plenty of success at The Speed Palace, Port Royal Speedway, in recent years but over the past dozen trips there, he has struggled to find the right combination.

 

  • Date:  3/5/23
  • Event:  Opening Day
  • Track:  Port Royal Speedway
  • City, State:  Port Royal, PA
  • Quick Stats:  29 cars, Heat 2nd (4), A-main 11th (7)

 

Early Action

The early March season opener at Port Royal Speedway attracted a quality field of 31 super late models, including a number of the top regional names.  The day’s format called for four 8-lap heat races, which were lined up by a random pill draw.  The top five finishers from each would transfer directly to the feature event, but only the top three would participate in the invert redraw.

Feathers lined up 4th for his heat race.  He darted to the middle at the drop of the green and claimed 3rd on the opening lap.  

By the halfway mark, Feathers had tracked down then runner-up Shaun Jones and wrestled the 2nd spot away.  Colton Flinner, who held the top spot throughout the race, had built up too much of a cushion to be caught in the remaining laps, leaving Feathers with the runner-up finish and a spot in the invert redraw.

 

Main Event

The 3, 6, 9 and 12 pills were the invert redraw options.  The number pulled would determine the number of cars to be inverted to set the starting lineup in the 25-lap $4,000-to-win main event.  The #12 was pulled, which wasn’t the best potential outcome for Feathers, but a 7th starting spot could certainly be overcome.

A quick start is almost a necessity in the highly competitive super late model division at Port Royal Speedway.  With such close competition, the drop of the green is the best time to gain track position.  The opening lap of the feature didn’t go Feathers’ way.  From his starting spot on the low side of the speedway, he moved to open space in the middle entering turn one but was forced higher and ultimately lost a little momentum.  He managed to recover and hang on to 9th at the completion of lap one.

The remainder of the afternoon was more of the same for Feathers.  He hovered around 9th but couldn’t mount a charge deeper inside the top ten in the Hot Rod Septic Treatment, Larry Royston’s Septic Services, Martins Pumping Service, McFarland Custom Painting & Wall Coverings, Clem’s Garage, Leggett Engine Research, Feathers & Sons Roofing, Coffelt Graphics, Larry Royston Properties, Larry Royston Equipment, Bilstein Shocks, Hoosier Tire Mid-Atlantic, Bo Feathers Racing, Barry Wright Race Cars, No.20.

Feathers would up 11th after swapping positions twice on the final lap during a tight battle with Austin Berry.

“We aren’t far off, but we just can’t seem to find the balance we need here during the features.  We go from a little too tight to a little too loose.“, Feathers said.  “I had a really good car earlier during the heat race but we just didn’t get it right for the feature.  We are still in the mix now when the car isn’t quite right, so when we do get it right we will be good.  

“Over the past year we’ve been able to go other places, adjust from our baseline, and win races.  When we come here (Port Royal) the car just doesn’t react the same.  We will keep digging.  We will figure it out.“, Feathers concluded.

 

Up Next

Feathers and the Larry Royston Racing No.20 will return to Port Royal Speedway on March 25th to compete with the ULMS.

Keep up with the latest on Trever’s schedule all season long at Addicted2DirtPR.com/Events.

 

Season Stats

1 races, 0 wins, 0 top 5’s, 0 top 10’s, 1 top 15’s

 

Trivia Question

What two years did Trever Feathers win the Opening Day super late model race at Port Royal Speedway?  HINT:  The two wins came in back-to-back years!

The answer in the next press release!

 

Partner Spotlight

HOTROD Septic is an industry leader in septic treatment technology for homes and RVs.  The company was founded in 2018 after breakthrough discoveries and success in the commercial manure management sector.

On a larger scale, HOTROD’s parent company works to manufacture sustainable and organic agricultural products for large confined animal facilities to deal with common manure issues: Odor, Sludge, Solids and Contamination.

They treat 1-50 Million gallons of material at a time and can achieve full digestion with this proprietary formulation. After seeing some of the pictures of a fully digested lagoon, a family member asked if they could formulate something that would do that in a septic system. About 2-months into testing, he called to come look at a tank he had treated with the new formulation. It was completely water. The product had fully digested the waste in the tank.

Everything started right there. The family has over 40 years of experience in the septic industry which made a great platform for testing and trials. As 3rd party data was being collected, it didn’t take long to discover this was the best septic treatment ever created.

Visit HOTRODseptic.com to learn more.

 

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

Trever Feathers was using every inch of the Port Royal Speedway surface on Opening Day 3-4-23 (photo credit: Derick Kriner Photography)
Trever Feathers was happy to be back behind the wheel on Opening Day at Port Royal Speedway after a long offseason. (photo credit: Derick Kriner Photography)
Feathers was sporting the catchy slogan of his new partner, Hotrod Septic Treatment (photo credit: A2D PR)

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

THANKS TO OUR PARTNERS! 
The entire team would like to express their appreciation to all their partners for the support during the 2023 racing season!
 

Hot Rod Septic Treatment

Larry Royston’s Septic Services

Martins Pumping Service

McFarland Custom Painting & Wall Coverings

Clem’s Garage

Leggett Engine Research

Feathers & Sons Roofing

Coffelt Graphics

Larry Royston Properties

Larry Royston Equipment

Billstein Shocks

Hoosier Tire Mid-Atlantic

Bo Feathers Racing

Barry Wright Race Cars

In Memory of Nathan McCoy

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]

Berry Debuts With Top 10 at The Speed Palace

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Team Unveils Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Campaign Paint Scheme

Port Royal, PA – March 7, 2023

by Addicted2Dirt PR & Media Mgmt

Photo Credit:  Derick Kriner Photography

Austin Berry didn’t load up at the end of Port Royal Speedway’s Opening Day event with the exact finish he knew his car was capable of, but overall, he picked up where he left off at the end of last season; running near the front and being in contention for podium finishes against a strong field of contenders.  

 

  • Date:  3/5/23
  • Event:  Opening Day
  • Track:  Port Royal Speedway
  • City, State:   Port Royal, PA
  • Quick Stats:  31 cars, Heat 2nd (6), A-main 10th (8)

 

Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Car Reveal

Over two hours before they would be able to fire the engine, the Austin Berry Racing team unloaded and revealed their winter-long labor of love, their Pancreatic Cancer Awareness car, which blends the purple associated with many causes that battle the deadly cancer, with Berry’s traditional yellow and black No.86.

Berry flies the purple colors every five years in honor of his biggest fan, his grandfather, who lost his life to the disease 15 years ago.  In the near future, the team plans to announce more details about the fundraising and awareness efforts they will carry out during the 2023 season. 

“I’m excited to be doing this again to honor my grandfather and raise awareness about the disease that took him from us and has affected so many people we know.”, Berry shared.  “The car looks great too.  P3 Graphix really nailed the design.“

“We want to raise money for the cause, but my primary goal this year is to spread awareness and focus on the people it has affected.”, Berry said.

“I would love to have all the black space on our car filled with the personalized decals by the end of the year.“

Berry was referring to the Pancreatic Cancer Awareness decals the team will be selling that fans can personalize with a note in honor or memory of a loved one, or just a general note of support and encouragement to those affected.

“I also want to let everyone know we are working on t-shirt deal.  It is in the works, and we hope to have the new shirts for this campaign and our season within the next month or so.”, Berry said.

100% of the funds raised from the team’s campaign will be donated to PanCan.org to help find a means of early detection.

 

Early Action

A stout field of 31 super late models was on hand for Sunday’s lid-lifter at The Speed Palace.  Top names like Greg Satterlee, Trever Feathers, Rick Eckert, Ross Robinson, Jeff Rine and Gary Stuhler were among the many quality teams signed in.

The opening day format called for four 8-lap heat races, which were lined up by a random pill draw.  The top five finishers from each transferred directly to the feature event, but only the top three would participate in the invert redraw.

Berry lined up 6th in the first heat race of the afternoon in his The Tire Mart Tire Pros of Harrisburg, Juniata Veterinary Clinic, Berry’s Siding & Seamless Gutter, SRI Performance, VP Racing Fuels, JDS Racing, Locust Hill Custom Butcher Shop, Nathan Berry Beef Farm, Addicted2DirtPR.com, A&C Racing Engines, GO Lithium, Valvoline Pro-V Racing, Super Clean, Rocket Chassis No.86.

The Mifflin, PA native wasted no time charging toward the front from the drop of the green.  Running 3rd after one lap, Berry continued his surge into the runner up spot on the following lap.  He closed the gap a little on leader Justin Weaver but ran out of time and rode home 2nd.

 

The Day's Finale

The invert redraw would invert either 3, 6, 9 or 12 cars for the starting lineup in the 25-lap $4,000 to win main event.  Unfortunately, it was a worst case result for Berry when the #12 pill turned up, landing him 8th on the starting grid.

In the early going, it didn’t appear the starting spot would hold Berry back.  He quickly moved into 6th on the opening lap, then continued to move forward by running a lane above his competition.  

Berry’s Rocket XR1 looked like a rocket.  By the second circuit he was riding in 4th and challenging for more.  

Soon after Berry started to notice something amiss.  He was down on power, but the engine wasn’t showing signs of distress, so he worked to battle through it.

Berry held on to a top five spot through lap twenty, but then some of those veterans managed to finally reel him in and get by.  Berry slid to a 10th place finish over the final four laps.

“I’m not dissatisfied, just disappointed.  Feel like we let a top five slip through our fingers.“, Berry commented.

Although the core program is the same, Berry and his team had made a number of changes to their program during the offseason.  Plus, they made the decision to start 2023 on the new Hoosier tires so they could start learning how their car would react and making the necessary adjustments to find speed.

“We had a lot of speed today, so we are really happy about that, especially given the changes we have made and the switch to the new Hoosier tires.”, Berry said.

Discussing his troubles in the final stages of the race, Berry stated “It ran fine in hot laps, the heats and at the start of the feature, but then the motor just went a little flat.  We are pretty sure we have an electrical issue that caused it.  We will be digging into that at the shop.  The motor is fine.”  

“We got through day unscathed, so it’s not a bad way to start the year.  We were capable of running 3rd to 5th with the motor at full song the whole way.  We will get that figured out.  I’m excited to keep racing.  The car feels like it did at the end of last year, so given all the changes, that’s a win in my book.“, Berry concluded.

 

Up Next

The next race for Berry and the team will be the March 25th ULMS event at Port Royal Speedway.

In the meantime, they are planning to test at either Selinsgrove Speedway or Hagerstown Speedway to make sure they have resolved their electrical issues.

 

Trivia Question

In what year and at what track did Austin Berry pick up his first dirt super late model victory?

The answer in the next press release!

 

Season Stats

1 races, 0 wins, 0 top 5’s, 1 top 10’s, 1 top 15’s

 

Partner Spotlight

Greg and the entire staff welcome you to The Tire Mart Tire Pros of Harrisburg (PA)! The Tire Mart is a family-owned business that has been serving their loyal customer base for over 54 years! From the beginning, they built their business on the values of honesty and trust. Today, with a tremendous reputation, those values remain and they continue providing automotive service with a local business touch that is hard to find these days.

Their well-trained staff specializes in sales and installation of all types of tires, from lawn & garden tires, to passenger car, performance, light truck and SUV tires. The Tire Mart Tire Pros carries all major brand name tires from Continental, General, Cooper, and everything in between.

Their staff also provides complete under-car automotive services, such as state inspections, oil changes, brakes, shocks, struts, and alignment. They can handle major engine and transmission jobs as well. All of these services are available at competitive prices for both foreign and domestic vehicles. Nobody on Tire Mart’s staff is paid commission. They only sell the automotive parts you need.

Tire Mart’s slogan is: “WHATEVER IT TAKES”!

They have been demonstrating that approach for many years, which is why customers know they can count on them. Give The Tire Mart Tire Pros of Harrisburg a call today at (717) 545-3756 or stop by at 4914 Jonestown Rd in Harrisburg, PA during their normal hours of operation! They would happy to help you and show you why they have been voted “Harrisburg’s Simply the Best Tire Dealer” 6 times!

Visit TheTireMartInc.com to find the right tires for your car, find rebate offers or to learn about all the other services they provide!

AUSTIN BERRY RACING

 

Bio & Media Info:  A2DPR.com/AustinBerry

Press Releases:  A2DPR.com/LatestNews

Facebook:  Facebook.com/AustinBerryRacing

Twitter:  Twitter.com/AustinBerryRacn

Shop:  A2DPR.com/Shop

Austin Berry races Greg Satterlee (22) and Colton Flinner (48) during Opening Day action at Port Royal Speedway on 3-5-23 (photo credit: Jeremy Zarfos Photography)
Austin Berry's tail banner pays tribute to the team's partners for 2023, as well as the purple of his Pancreatic Cancer Awareness campaign (photo credit: A2D PR)

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

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 we do possible. 

PLEASE take the time to browse this information and help our race team by giving your business to these great partners. 

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

The Tire Mart, Tire Pros of Harrisburg

Juniata Veterinary Clinic

Berry’s Siding & Seamless Gutter

SRI Performance

VP Racing Fuels

JDS Racing

Locust Hill Custom Butcher Shop

Nathan Berry Beef Farm

Addicted2DirtPR.com

A&C Racing Engines

GO Lithium

Valvoline Pro-V Racing

Super Clean

Peterson Fluid Systems

Barnes Systems, Inc.

Quick Car

Kevin Nouse Designs

Sweet Manufacturing

BDR Racing Products

Beyea Headers

Swift Springs

Strange Oval

DMI – Diversified Machine, Inc.

Quarter Master

Hoosier Mid-Atlantic

P3 Graphix

Rocket Chassis

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]