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Zach Newlin Puts on Thrilling Show at BAPS Motor Speedway

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Next Up:  358 Summer Series event at Williams Grove Speedway

Mechanicsburg, PA – May 29, 2023

by Addicted2Dirt PR & Media Mgmt

Photo Credit:  Derick Kriner Photography

Zach Newlin may not have won the Dirty 30 show at BAPS on Saturday night, but he certainly gave the fans a show.

It was a night of challenges that on paper didn’t look like it was shaping up to be a success story, but Zach Daddy picked off the competition lap after lap as he charged from the back of the field in the A-main to nearly take home a top five finish.

 

  • Date:  5/27/23
  • Event:  358 Summer Series Dirty 30
  • Track:  BAPS Motor Speedway
  • City, State:   York Haven, PA
  • Quick Stats:  29 cars, Qualifying 6th Group 1, Heat DNS, B-main 5th (10), A-main 6th (23)

Early Troubles

Newlin and the Manchester Hydraulics, Marlow’s Metal Fabrication, Safety Kleen, Lee Chassis Repair & Components, Will’s Lawncare, Mansberger Motorsports No.21m were part of a 29 car field that signed in for BAPS Motor Speedway’s Dirty 30 race, an annual event for the 358 sprint cars that offers a well above average purse for the division.

Group timed hot laps set the heat lineups for the night, which put Newlin outside the 3rd row in heat number three.  As the Millerstown, PA native rolled onto the speedway for the qualifying race, something was amiss on the Mansberger Motorsports No.21m and he returned pit-side.

The diagnosis, a disconnected spark plug wire.  It was too late however and Newlin missed his heat race.

Relegated to a 10th starting spot in the B-main, Newlin raced his way in by advancing to a 5th place finish.

 

The Comeback

Newlin had partially recovered his evening by turning a missed heat race into a main event start, but he wasn’t done yet.

Zach Daddy, as he is known to fans, started 23rd after squeaking in through the B-main.  It didn’t take long for fans to see Newlin had a far better car than his starting spot might have suggested.

By lap five Newlin had already surged forward into the 14th position.  From there on he chipped away, claiming another spot every couple laps.  Fans watched the battle at the front of the field but had one eye on Newlin as he sliced through traffic.

Newlin cracked the top ten with a big move, 11th to 8th on lap fourteen.  As the race entered its final five laps, Newlin moved into 6th after being stalled in 7th for ten circuits.  He appeared to need one more trip around to claim a top five finish but the checkered flag ended the impressive run with a 6th place finish.

“We are finally figuring this thing out.  That’s the best we have had the car since I’ve been in the seat.  I think these new tires have actually helped me feel more comfortable.“, Newlin said, referring to the new line of Hoosier sprint car tires that teams have had to switch to this season.

It has been noticeable in recent outings that Newlin, along with brother Lance on the wrenches of the Mansberger ride, have made strides.  It has showed in their performance.  Newlin was the hard charger at Williams Grove earlier in the month, then backed that up with a podium finish there just a week ago.

 

Appreciation

The Dirty 30 has become an annual event nearly every 358 sprint car team circles on their calendar. 

“I want to thank Bill Devine and everyone who puts this event on.  It’s a great race for the 358 division.  I really enjoy running it and the team appreciates the opportunity to race for money that makes a real difference to our season.“, Newlin commented.

 

Up Next

Zach and the Mansberger Motorsports team will return to Williams Grove Speedway on June 9th for a 358 Summer Series race.

 

Season Stats

5 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 Newlin was dubbed ‘Zach Daddy’ by BAPS Motor Speedway announcer Dave Hare!  Look for a future story from Addicted2Dirt PR with more details on the backstory of the notable nickname!

Now, on to this week’s question!  What is the name of Zach Newlin’s racing-related business?

The answer in the next press release!

 

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

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

Zach Newlin Racing on Facebook:  Facebook.com/ZachNewlinRacing

Zach Newlin Racing on Twitter:  Twitter.com/ZachDaddyRacing

Zach Newlin on the charge at BAPS Motor Speedway (photo credit: Jeremy Zarfos Photography)

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

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

THANKS TO ZACH’S PARTNERS! 

Ron’s RV Sales

Butler Hill Maple Farm

Tuscarora Roofing Co.

Dillman Hauling

FIT Transportation

Grove Financial & Associates

Precision Auto Repair Services & Detailing

Christine Booher, Realtor

Safety-Kleen

Strange Oval

Walker Performance Filtration

Newlin Bar Service

SPECIAL THANKS

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

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

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

PUBLIC RELATIONS

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

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

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

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

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

Contact us via Email at:  [email protected]

Kyle Keen Motorsports and Keen Parts Partnership Rolls On

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Abbottstown, PA – May 26, 2023

by Addicted2Dirt PR & Media Mgmt

Photo Credit:  Jeremy Zarfos Photography

The partnership established last season between the Kyle Keen Motorsports 358 sprint car team and Keen Parts/CorvetteParts.net has been rolling on through second season together.

Contrary to popular belief, there is no blood relationship between them.  A happenstance meeting brought them together, a friendship formed and a partnership was born.

Racing Tradition

Keen Parts is no stranger to auto racing.  The Ohio-based business has a long history of partnerships with  racers at every level, from NASCAR to drag-racing television stars on Street Outlaws: New Orleans.

Owners Tom and TJ Keen enjoy racing so much, they sponsor several teams and have done so for many years, often through their alternate business name, CorvetteParts.net.  They have successfully partnered with familiar names in NASCAR and ARCA racing like Earnhardt, DiBenedetto, Lajoie, Boat, Tiff and Mullins.

Kyle Keen, his father Shawn and late grandfather Jesse also have a steeped tradition in racing.  Their history in dirt track sprint car racing is a well-documented one that is centered in Central Pennsylvania but whose reputation extends well beyond those borders.

Tom, TJ, Shawn and Kyle all have a rich tradition and a track record of success in racing, so it comes as no surprise a partnership was born.

 

About Keen Parts

Keen Parts is a leading manufacturer and retailer of Corvette parts and accessories.  They have over thirty years of happy customers all over the world.  While other companies sell parts for Fords and Volkswagens, all Keen Parts does is Corvette parts and accessories.

Keen Parts is still that same family-owned company they have been since day one. They are not a huge impersonal corporation. They are large enough to have the Corvette parts and Corvette knowledge you need, and small enough to help.

CorvetteParts.net is their website alter-ego.  With over 26,000 Corvette parts and accessories, they have what you need.  They stock parts available for Corvettes from 1953 to the present.  Keen Parts is not an anonymous Corvette website. Their retail shop and warehouses are located in Cleves, Ohio just north of Cincinnati.

Keen Parts is proud of what they sell and proud of what they do. Their Corvette parts are on cars displayed at the National Corvette Museum, Concours d’ Elegance winners, and Bloomington Gold winners. They stock both new and used (original) parts. If you cannot locate what you need on their comprehensive website at www.keenparts.com– call their knowledgeable staff at 800-757-KEEN (5336).

 

Common Ground

The sprint car racing partnership all started through a chance meeting with sprint car driver Kyle Keen in early 2022.

“At the time I was working for a marketing company in the evenings. I received a phone call on my lunch break and Tom Keen was on the other line. I immediately knew who he was from watching NASCAR, and from that point forward we really hit it off, and never looked back. It was fun to share the same last name, and I joked with Tom, calling him my long lost uncle. We really try to keep it fun.”, Kyle shared.

Tom and TJ are also familiar with the Central Pennsylvania area.  They come to the Carlisle Fairgrounds twice each year for shows like ‘Corvettes at Carlisle’, which are key events for their business, Keen Parts.

“I’m looking forward to continuing to build this fun relationship with Tom and TJ.  I can’t thank them enough for supporting my dream and my passion of racing sprint cars.  They are incredible people and obviously big race fans, so I’m looking forward to what the future holds with them.“, Kyle commented.

 

Location / Business Hours

  6048 OH-128, Cleves, OH 45002

  Monday through Friday 8 am to 6 pm

  Saturday 9 am to 3 pm

  Closed on Sunday to be with our families

 

Online

  Website:  KeenParts.com

  Facebook:  Facebook.com/KeenParts

  Twitter:  Twitter.com/KeenParts

  Instagram:  Instagram.com/KeenParts

 

Email / Phone

  [email protected]

  800.757.KEEN (5336)

  513.353.3449

Up Next

Kyle Keen is taking the weekend off and will return to action at Selinsgrove Speedway on Saturday, June 3rd in the Fine Line Auto Body, Keen Parts/CorvetteParts.net, Doubling Gap Ranch, Shetron, Auction & Equipment, LLC., Wicked Dog Grille, Heishman Racing Fuels, Wicked Cushion, DL Lehman Construction, Gearhead Coffee, Jeremy Zarfos Photography, Coyle’s Lawn Maintenance, 2B Wrapped, 4 Leaf Clover Farms, Turn 2 Terribles Podcast & Media, Kyle Keen Motorsports No.17!

 

Season Stats

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

 

KYLE KEEN MOTORSPORTS

Kyle Keen Motorsports press releases:    A2DPR.com/latest-news

Kyle’s Schedule:    KyleKeenMotorsports.com/Schedule

 Kyle Keen Motorsports Website:    KyleKeenMotorsports.com

Kyle Keen Motorsports on Facebook:    Facebook.com/KeenMotorsports

 Kyle Keen on Twitter:    Twitter.com/Kyle_Keen

 Kyle Keen on Instagram:    Instagram.com/Kyle_Keen17

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

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!

Fine Line Auto Body

Keen Parts / CorvetteParts.net

Doubling Gap Ranch

Shetron Auction & Equipment, LLC.

Wicked Dog Grille

Heishman Racing Fuels

Wicked Cushion

DL Lehman Construction, LLC

GearHead Coffee

Jeremy Zarfos Photography

Coyles Lawn Maintenance

2B Wrapped

4 Leaf Clover Farms

Turn 2 Terribles Podcast and Media

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]

Long, Rainy Night Produces Solid Results for Cappetta

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First Night on New Tire Compound Goes Well

Abbottstown, PA – May 24, 2023

by Emily Winslow / Addicted2Dirt PR & Media Mgmt

Photo Credit:  Jeremy Zarfos Photography

Ashley Cappetta and her team made their third start of the season at Lincoln Speedway on a long and rainy night. After a lengthy rain delay Lincoln got the show in for the race teams and the fans.

 

  • Date:  May 20, 2023
  • Event:  Weekly Racing 
  • Track:  Lincoln Speedway
  • City, State:   Abbottstown, PA
  • Quick Stats:  38 cars, Heat 7th [7], B-main 4th [5]; A-main 15th [24]

 

Cappetta Turns Bad Pill Draw into Solid Night

Ashley Cappetta and the Gettysburg Trading Post, Mike’s Towing and Recovery, Yesteryear Antique Center, Stoner’s Auction, O’Brien’s Fuel and Service, Iron Horse Trains, Republican Club of Hanover No. 89 were back in action on Saturday night at Lincoln Speedway.

The night started off with a pill draw of 50, which was higher than last week and lined Cappetta up seventh in her heat race. Ashley started seventh and finished seventh in her heat, “We missed the set up in the heat race a little bit. I felt like I was rolling the right rear and the car was hard to handle from the middle of the heat through the end.” Prior to the racing action, there was a lengthy rain delay on Saturday night which meant the track had a lot of moisture, “At the beginning of the heat the track was still wet and I ran out of tear-offs. Driving into turn 3 there was so much mud on my visor I couldn’t see.”

Ashley lined up fifth for the B-main and would move up to finish fourth putting her in the feature line-up. Cappetta started the 25-lap feature 24th and drove up to finish 15th, “It was tough to start in the back, especially when the track was as fast as it was, but we stayed out of trouble which is 100% a priority for the team.” Saturday’s finish was the best for Cappetta so far this season and it just happened to be the first race of the 2023 MacMor Summer Series for the 358 sprint car division, “Overall it felt good to pass cars and come home in one piece. If it would have stayed green for longer, we would have finished better.”

New Tire Compound Receives Positive Review from Cappetta

Saturday night was the first time Cappetta ran the new Hoosier tire compound and after one night Ashley had positive take-aways, “The new tires seemed to work out for me. We didn’t need to make any major changes to the car set up.” One of the features of the new tire is that they can be flipped and potentially reused more than the previous compound, “I did like that the combination of the track conditions and new tire compound allowed us to use the same set of tires all night and they’re still good for another race yet.”

 

BAPS Dirty 30 Up Next

The second race of the MacMor Summer Series is the Dirty 30 at BAPS Motor Speedway on Saturday and Ashley will be there to compete in the #89. The race boasts a hefty purse paying $3,000 to win and $500 to start the 30-lap feature. Originally looking forward to a weekend off to regroup from her busy race and work schedules, Cappetta and the team made the decision to support the race at BAPS and stay true to her season-long goal of getting out of her comfort zone. 

Stay tuned to Cappetta’s social media accounts, as well as Addicted2DirtPR.com/Events for the most up to date schedule information.

Up Next

BAPS Motor Speedway, Saturday, May 27 at 7PM

Season Stats

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

 

Trivia Question

What high school did Ashley attend?

The answer in the next press release!

Last week’s answer: Ashley’s antique business is Racing Through Time Antiques & Collectibles!

Partner Spotlight

Stoner’s Auction

Stoner’s Auction is a full-service auction company specializing in estates, liquidations, real estate. Check out their upcoming auctions on AuctionZip!

ASHLEY CAPPETTA RACING

Press Releases:   A2DPR.com/latest-news

Facebook:   Facebook.com/ACappettaRacing89

Twitter and Instagram:   Twitter.com/A_Cappetta89

Website:   AshleyCappettaRacing.com

Ashley Cappetta (98) duels with Kyle Keen (17) at Lincoln Speedway (photo credit: Jeremy Zarfos Photography)

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

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

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

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

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!
 

Gettysburg Trading Post

Mike’s Towing & Recovery

Yesteryear Antique Center of Hanover

Stoner’s Auction

O’Brien’s Fuel and Service

Iron Horse Trains

Republican Club of Hanover

Racing Through Time Antiques & Collectibles

CP-Carrillo

DW Automotive Services, LLC

FK Rod Ends

Food Adventures

BAM Products Roller Lifters

KH Suspension

NASTY N8 Racing

Schaeffer’s Oil / Doug Smith

Smith Titanium

Total Seal

Hooker Harness

MyRacePass

Sharp Advantage Safety Products, LLC

Titan Wings

BDB Graphics

K1 Racegear

Kinsler Fuel Injection

AL Driveline

3 Feathers Racing

Jesel

OGIO

GoPro

Slick Products

Paul Felsch Engines

Barnes Oil Systems

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]

Kyle Reinhardt Welcomes Coors Banquet Beer as Marketing Partner

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Abbottstown, PA – May 24, 2023

by Addicted2Dirt PR & Media Mgmt

Kyle Reinhardt is excited to announce a new partner is set to join his racing program.

Coors Banquet beer has joined forces with the Neptune City, NJ native to promote the classic American lager to race fans.

The new partnership will kick off with this week’s four-race All Star Circuit of Champions swing through New Jersey and Pennsylvania

 

HISTORY

Coors Banquet beer was first brewed 150 years ago.  It was the original product brewed by Adolph Coors in Colorado when he first established his brewery in 1873.

Over those 150 years, Coors has not compromised their craft.  Since day one Coors Banquet has been brewed only in Golden, Colorado, with Rocky Mountain spring water and Moravian barley.

The company will celebrate their sesquicentennial on September 30th, 2023 with a huge street festival in the town where it all began – Golden, Colorado.  This memorable event will feature a lineup of live musical performances, local artisans, brewery tours, limited-edition merch, and great food and beer.

 

Continuing the Rebuild

“I’m really excited to have Coors Banquet join our team.  This is a great direction for the future of our team as we continue to gain more partners moving forward.  A company like Coors getting involved in our sport is a positive for all of us.”,  Reinhardt commented.

The new partnership with Coors Banquet through Ace Distributing will help Reinhardt’s race team compete on the tough open wheel circuit in and around Pennsylvania.

“Central PA is in the heart of sprint car country and we’re excited for this new partnership with Kyle and his team. We can’t wait to have a cold Coors Banquet at the track this summer!”, said Angela of Ace Distributing.

 

Support Local

Ace Distributing is a leading beverage wholesaler in South Central Pennsylvania, right in the heart of the racing community.

When you head to your favorite dirt track, you want your favorite ice cold beer to enjoy, right?.  Ace services over 1,400 direct retail partners across Lancaster, York, Adams, Franklin, Fulton, Cumberland, Dauphin, Lebanon, Perry, Mifflin, and Juniata counties.

That means you can pick up some Coors Banquet beer from your local distributor on the way to your favorite track!

Please drink responsibly!

Sponsorship opportunities are available for the 2023 season.

Kyle can be contacted via [email protected].

Up Next

The first week for the new partnership will be a very busy one.  Reinhardt and the Capitol Renegade, Capitol Custom Coaches & Trailers, Coors Banquet Beer, Henry’s Wrecker No.91 will race with the All Star Circuit of Champions on four consecutive nights, Thursday through Sunday.

Reinhardt will compete for a $10,000 top prize in his home state of New Jersey on Thursday, May 25th when the All Stars invade the 4-tenths mile high banked Bridgeport Motorsports Park.

Friday night May 26th Reinhardt will follow the All Stars to Williams Grove Speedway for the Doug Esh Tribute race where he will get another shot at a $10,000 winner’s share.

The weekend will wrap up with the All Star sanctioned, two-day Bob Weikert Memorial at Port Royal Speedway on Saturday and Sunday nights.  Those events pay $10,000 and $29,000 respectively to the winner.

Season Stats

15 races, 0 wins, 3 top 5’s, 10 top 10’s, 11 top 15’s

 

ABOUT KYLE REINHARDT

Kyle Reinhardt is a professional winged sprint car driver based in New Oxford, PA.  Originally from Neptune City, NJ, Kyle has been racing since 1999 and has earned multiple victories at every level he has competed in.  Since turning professional in 2019, Reinhardt has compiled two track championships and seven victories, including an All Star Circuit of Champions win.

Learn more about Kyle Reinhardt and shop merch at: KyleReinhardt.com

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

Facebook:   Facebook.com/KyleReinhardtRacing

Twitter:  Twitter.com/KyleReinhardt21 

Instagram:  Instagram.com/KyleReinhardt21 

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

Broadcast coverage of All Star Circuit of Champions event, Port Royal Speedway events and select Lincoln Speedway events is available at FloRacing.com

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

THANKS TO OUR PARTNERS! 

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

 Capitol Renegade

Capitol Custom Coaches & Trailers

Coors Banquet Beer

Henry’s Wrecker Service

Fibreworks Composites

Maxim Chassis

FK Rod Ends

Kelly Racing Fuel

Arai Americas

KSE Racing Products

InTech Trailers

Mettec

AL Driveline

DMI

Rider Racing Engines

HP Engines

Titan Wings

Simpson Race Products

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!

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]

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Reinhardt in the Top Ten Again at BAPS Motor Speedway

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Four Race Stint with the All Stars in NJ and PA Up Next 

Abbottstown, PA – May 23, 2023

by Addicted2Dirt PR & Media Mgmt

Photo Credit:  Jeremy Zarfos Photography

Kyle Reinhardt has been pleased with his team’s consistency thus far in 2023.  For a team that is rebuilding, he has reason to be happy after reeling off ten consecutive top ten runs in unsanctioned central Pennsylvania 410 sprint car action.  

Consistency is the first step toward the end goal of winning races.  That’s the next thing on his list that Reinhardt is aiming to check off.

 

  • Date:  May 21, 2023
  • Event:  Kevin Gobrecht Classic Qualifier
  • Track:  BAPS Motor Speedway
  • City, State:   York Haven, PA
  • Quick Stats:  28 cars, Qualifying 6th Group 1, Heat 4rd (6), A-main 9th (10)

 

Recovering

Reinhardt’s lone race of the weekend was at BAPS Motor Speedway on Sunday night for the Kevin Gobrecht Classic Qualifier.  In two prior trips to the York Haven oval this season, he showed good speed and produced quality finishes of 5th and 6th.

Qualifying for the 28 cars on hand consisted of group time trials that would set the lineup for each of three heat races.  Reinhardt’s qualifying run ranked him 6th in group one.  It was a step behind where he had hoped to be but he went right back to work on the Capitol Renegade, Capitol Custom Coaches & Trailers, Henry’s Wrecker No.91 to prepare for his heat race opportunity.

Reinhardt wasted no time getting down to business in the heat race, charging from his 6th starting spot into the 4th position on the opening lap.  Jeff Halligan challenged Reinhardt for the spot, claiming it briefly on lap three, but ultimately the Neptune City, NJ native wrestled the 4th spot away for good and held on to the checkers.

 

Keep Digging

Reinhardt lined up outside row five for the 30-lap A-main.  As the opening lap unfolded, he found himself slipping to 11th before finding his rhythm.

Reinhardt fought his way to the 9th spot by lap four and although under considerable pressure from Halligan, held onto the spot for the next thirteen circuits before falling to 10th in heavy traffic.

The battle continued through heavy traffic and Reinhardt was able to recapture the 9th spot with just a half-lap remaining.

“I feel like we made a little progress tonight but we were just kind of here.“, Reinhardt said.

“I need to change up my program a little more to get better on slick surfaces like here at BAPS (Motor Speedway).“

 

Sponsorship opportunities are available for the 2023 season.

Kyle can be contacted via [email protected].

Up Next

A very busy week is on the horizon for Reinhardt and the Capitol Renegade team.  They will race with the All Star Circuit of Champions on four consecutive nights, Thursday through Sunday.

Reinhardt will get to compete for a $10,000 top prize in his home state of New Jersey on Thursday, May 25th when the All Stars invade the 4-tenths mile high banked Bridgeport Motorsports Park.

Friday night May 26th Reinhardt will follow the All Stars to Williams Grove Speedway for the Doug Esh Tribute race where he will get another shot at a $10,000 winner’s share.

The weekend will wrap up with the All Star sanctioned, two-day Bob Weikert Memorial at Port Royal Speedway on Saturday and Sunday nights.  Those events pay $10,000 and $29,000 respectively to the winner.

Season Stats

15 races, 0 wins, 3 top 5’s, 10 top 10’s, 11 top 15’s

 

Trivia Question

The answer to last week’s question is Kyle Reinhardt left a mechanical engineering job in the aerospace industry in 2019 to become a full time sprint car diver!

Now, on to this week’s question.  True or False?  Kyle Reinhardt has won a feature event at Port Royal Speedway in a 360 sprint car?

The answer in the next press release!

 

Partner Spotlight

Capitol Custom Trailers & Coaches is your premier dealer for Renegade, inTech and Bravo.

We have something for any budget and any venue. Capitol has become the leader in new innovative ideas and changes to the Renegade brand.  Through our own experiences as Racers and Custom and Antique car collectors we have added many new designs to the product.

Our goal is to not only sell you the product that you want, but to see you through the entire ownership experience and then be there when you want to purchase your next.  For 80 years, our business success has endured by this same formula.

When you are considering all your purchase options how many others can truthfully say that and back it up with their actions?  Whether you are a Circle Track racer, Drag Racer, Road Racer, Custom or Antique Car Collector, Motorcycle Rider or a Luxury Motorcoach enthusiast, come in and visit to see for yourself what we are all about.  

You will not be disappointed!

View our online showroom at CapitolRenegade.com and join the Renegade Life!  

Kyle Reinhardt (91) and Jeff Halligan (45) raced wheel to wheel in their heat race and during the main event Sunday night at BAPS Motor Speedway (photo credit: Jeremy Zarfos Photography)

ABOUT KYLE REINHARDT

Kyle Reinhardt is a professional winged sprint car driver based in New Oxford, PA.  Originally from Neptune City, NJ, Kyle has been racing since 1999 and has earned multiple victories at every level he has competed in.  Since turning professional in 2019, Reinhardt has compiled two track championships and seven victories, including an All Star Circuit of Champions win.

Learn more about Kyle Reinhardt and shop merch at: KyleReinhardt.com

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

Facebook:   Facebook.com/KyleReinhardtRacing

Twitter:  Twitter.com/KyleReinhardt21 

Instagram:  Instagram.com/KyleReinhardt21 

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

Broadcast coverage of All Star Circuit of Champions event, Port Royal Speedway events and select Lincoln Speedway events is available at FloRacing.com

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

THANKS TO OUR PARTNERS! 

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

 Capitol Renegade

Capitol Custom Coaches & Trailers

Henry’s Wrecker Service

Fibreworks Composites

Maxim Chassis

FK Rod Ends

Kelly Racing Fuel

Arai Americas

KSE Racing Products

InTech Trailers

Mettec

AL Driveline

DMI

Rider Racing Engines

HP Engines

Titan Wings and Top Flight Wings

Simpson Race Products

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!

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]

Newlin Delivers Podium Finish at Williams Grove

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Lucrative Summer Series ‘Dirty 30’ Up Next at BAPS Motor Speedway

Mechanicsburg, PA – May 22, 2023

by Addicted2Dirt PR & Media Mgmt

Photo Credit:  Derick Kriner Photography

Zach Newlin may have finally ditched the monkey that had been on his back for the past year.

Friday night, Newlin established some momentum in the Mansberger Motorsports 358 sprint car by backing up a hard charger award with a podium finish in consecutive starts at Williams Grove Speedway.

 

  • Date:  5/18/23
  • Track:  Williams Grove Speedway
  • City, State:   Mechanicsburg, PA
  • Quick Stats:  27 cars, Heat 1st (2), A-main 3rd (1)

 

Saving the Best for Last

Heat race lineups for the 27 cars signed in at Williams Grove Speedway were set using the track’s handicapping system.  Given his tough start to the season, Newlin benefitted by getting a front row starting spot for the first heat race of the night.  The top six cars would transfer to the main event.

Although he slipped to 2nd on the opening lap, Newlin was persistent and eventually chased down leader Brady Dillon.

Newlin executed a last lap pass in the Manchester Hydraulics, Marlow’s Metal Fabrication, Safety Kleen, Lee Chassis Repair & Components, Will’s Lawncare, Mansberger Motorsports No.21m, taking the heat race win and the pole for the feature in one swift move.

 

One Step Closer

Doug Hammaker shared the front row of the 20-lap A-main starting lineup with Newlin.  Hammaker beat the Millerstown, PA native to turn one on the opening lap and claimed the top spot.

Newlin settled into 2nd and kept the leader in his sights past the halfway point of the race.  As they reached lapped traffic, he watched for an opportunity to challenge for the lead but it never materialized.  Instead, Chris Frank capitalized and slipped past Newlin into the runner-up spot on lap fourteen.

Zach Daddy kept a firm grasp on 3rd through the checkered flag, holding off Derek Locke and Tim Glatfelter, who rounded out the top five.

“Well, we still have a lot of work to do but that was a good run for us.  I should’ve run second there but I hesitated in traffic.“, Newlin said.  “I’m glad it didn’t go any longer because we were about out of fuel.”

“We’re still figuring some things out with this car and I’m trying to make better decisions behind the wheel.  Those things are just a product of not racing enough and not having enough laps this year.”

Newlin has won at Williams Grove Speedway before in 358 sprint car competition.  That was in his own car in his first season in the division.  If he and the Mansberger team can keep this trend going, he may get back to victory lane before too long.

 

Up Next

Zach Daddy and the Mansberger Motorsports team will head to BAPS Motor Speedway Saturday night, May 27th to compete in the ‘Dirty 30’ 358 sprint car special event, which boasts a healthy payout for the division.

 

Season Stats

4 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 during his 305 sprint car years, Zach Newlin won the BAPS Motor Speedway track championship four times!  Those championships were also won in consecutive seasons, from 2016-2019!

Now, on to this week’s question!  Who gave Zach his nickname of ‘Zach Daddy’?  Here’s a hint:  He is currently the announcer at a central Pennsylvania dirt track!

The answer in the next press release!

 

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

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

Zach Newlin Racing on Facebook:  Facebook.com/ZachNewlinRacing

Zach Newlin Racing on Twitter:  Twitter.com/ZachDaddyRacing

Zach Newlin (21m) leads Doug Hammaker (66h) through turn three at Williams Grove Speedway during 5/19/23 action (photo credit: Derick Kriner Photography)
Newlin powers through turn three at Williams Grove Speedway during heat race action on 5/19/23 (photo credit: Derick Kriner Photography)

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

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

THANKS TO ZACH’S PARTNERS! 

Ron’s RV Sales

Butler Hill Maple Farm

Tuscarora Roofing Co.

Dillman Hauling

FIT Transportation

Grove Financial & Associates

Precision Auto Repair Services & Detailing

Christine Booher, Realtor

Safety-Kleen

Strange Oval

Walker Performance Filtration

Newlin Bar Service

SPECIAL THANKS

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

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

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

PUBLIC RELATIONS

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

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

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

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

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

Contact us via Email at:  [email protected]

Kyle Reinhardt Strong Early Against Outlaws at Grove

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BAPS Motor Speedway the Lone Event on Weekend Calendar

Abbottstown, PA – May 17, 2023

by Addicted2Dirt PR & Media Mgmt

Photo Credit:  Jeremy Zarfos Photography

Kyle Reinhardt has been fast and produced consistent results across the Central PA region thus far in 2023, recording nine top-ten finishes in the eleven unsanctioned shows at five different tracks.

The World of Outlaw’s three-race, early-May swing through Pennsylvania was the first real opportunity to measure the ongoing rebuilding of his program.  You could say it was time for the first exam of the year.

 

  • Date:  May 10, 2023
  • Event:  World of Outlaws / Gettysburg Clash
  • Track:  Lincoln Speedway 
  • City, State:   Abbottstown, PA
  • Quick Stats:  41 cars, Qualifying 12th Flight 1, Heat 6th (6), B-main 9th (5)

 

  • Date:  May 12, 2023
  • Event:  World of Outlaws / Morgan Cup Night 1
  • Track:  Williams Grove Speedway
  • City, State:   Mechanicsburg, PA
  • Quick Stats:  38 cars, Qualifying 7th Flight 1, Heat 3rd (4), A-main 23rd (9)

 

Could've Been

Reinhardt was part of a stout field of 41 cars that entered the Gettysburg Clash Wednesday night at Lincoln Speedway (PA).  His qualifying lap was good for 12th quick in Flight 1, a tick slower than he needed to start within a top five transfer spot in his heat race.

Reinhardt’s time, just 0.025 seconds off a top ten qualifying run, was good enough to start 6th in his heat, certainly within striking distance of an A-main transfer.

At the drop of the green, Reinhardt charged into the 4th spot, then just as he had positioned himself to claim 3rd, a yellow flag appeared and negated the entire start.  The caution changed the course of Reinhardt’s night.

The full restart didn’t go nearly as well for the Capitol Renegade, Capitol Custom Coaches & Trailers, Henry’s Wrecker No.91.  Reinhardt did hold down the 5th and final transfer spot until the midpoint of the qualifying race but ultimately lost the spot and finished 6th.

Reinhardt had one more shot to transfer to the main event.  He started 5th in the 12-lap B-main and needed to secure a top four finish to move on.  The race did not unfold as hoped for Reinhardt.  He lost two spots on the opening lap, then lost two more late in the race, putting him 9th in the final rundown and bringing an end to his night.

 

Strong Start

Friday night was a chance to hit the reset button.  Reinhardt rolled into Williams Grove Speedway where he has been very competitive thus far in 2023, logging two top fives and finishing in the top ten in all four races he has entered.

Reinhardt’s speed at ‘The Grove’ was evident from the outset.  He ripped off the 7th quickest lap in flight one qualifying, putting himself 4th in his heat race starting lineup. 

He then proceeded to power into 3rd in the opening corner of the heat race.  He withstood some pressure from Lance Dewease and held the spot to the checkered flag.

Reinhardt lined up 9th for the 25-lap A-main, looking to secure a career-best finish with the top traveling series in the country.

Things didn’t play out quite as planned.  It quickly became clear that the adjustments Reinhardt made for the finale were not what his car needed.  He slid back a few spots on the opening lap, then a few more about six laps into the event.  The slide continued as Reinhardt fought the ill-handling machine until finally retiring with ten laps remaining.  He was credited with a 23rd place finish.

 

Summing It Up

“Obviously we struggled at Lincoln.  We need to work on getting better there on the new tire.“, Reinhardt said.

The numbers do reflect Reinhardt’s challenges at Lincoln this year compared to other tracks.  He does have one top ten finish, but his average finish prior to Wednesday was 17th, while over at Williams Grove his average finish going into the weekend was 7th.

“We had a great night going at the Grove until I tuned my car right out of the ballpark.  Disappointing finish to a good night.“, Reinhardt shared, taking the responsibility squarely on his own shoulders for the adjustments that led to his A-main performance.

Unfortunately, Reinhardt didn’t get another shot to put the full night together.  Saturday night’s Morgan Cup finale at Williams Grove Speedway fell victim to the weather.

Sponsorship opportunities are available for the 2023 season.

Kyle can be contacted via [email protected].

Up Next

The only event scheduled for the upcoming weekend for Reinhardt and the Capitol Renegade team is the Kevin Gobrecht Classic Qualifier Sunday evening at BAPS Motor Speedway in York Haven, PA.

 

Season Stats

14 races, 0 wins, 3 top 5’s, 9 top 10’s, 10 top 15’s

 

Trivia Question

The answer to last week’s question is Kyle Reinhardt claimed his first All Star Circuit of Champions victory at the Dirt Oval at Route 66 in Joliet, IL!

Now, on to this week’s question.  What career did Kyle Reinhardt leave in 2019 to become a full time sprint car driver?

The answer in the next press release!

 

Partner Spotlight

Henry’s Wrecker Service is always at the ready!

Henry’s Wrecker Service operates 24/7/365 to help keep the roads clear! Traffic in the metro area is among the worst in the nation. In order to help reduce traffic and keep roads flowing, they operate the largest fleet of tow trucks, including many large wreckers that are on constant stand by for when accidents happen.

Their experienced, professional drivers are experts in recovery and accident clean up.

Henry’s Wrecker, at your service, ALWAYS!  Visit HenrysWrecker.com to learn more!

SWIFT AND EFFICIENT Roadside Assist and Towing Services.  Call them anytime at 703-698-8900!

Kyle Reinhardt powers past the crowd on Beer Hill at Williams Grove Speedway [PA]! (photo credit: Derick Kriner Photography)

Learn more about Kyle Reinhardt at:  A2DPR.com/KyleReinhardt

Follow Kyle Reinhardt’s season at:  2DPR.com/latest-news

Shop Kyle Reinhardt merchandise at:  KyleReinhardt.com

Kyle Reinhardt Racing on Facebook:   Facebook.com/KyleReinhardtRacing

Kyle Reinhardt on Twitter:  Twitter.com/KyleReinhardt21 

Kyle Reinhardt on Instagram:  Instagram.com/KyleReinhardt21 

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

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

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

Broadcast coverage of select Lincoln 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!

 Capitol Renegade

Capitol Custom Coaches & Trailers

Henry’s Wrecker Service

Fibreworks Composites

Maxim Chassis

FK Rod Ends

Kelly Racing Fuel

Arai Americas

KSE Racing Products

InTech Trailers

Mettec

AL Driveline

DMI

Rider Racing Engines

HP Engines

Titan Wings and Top Flight Wings

Simpson Race Products

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!

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]

Kyle Keen Hangs Tough With URC at Bedford Before Issues

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Williams Grove Return Slated for Friday

Abbottstown, PA – May 16, 2023

by Addicted2Dirt PR & Media Mgmt

Photo Credit:  @RealJesseLee/Carberry Creations

Kyle Keen has had good speed so far this season.  Most weeks he has been in a good position with an opportunity to take his night down a path toward a positive result.  A driver can’t ask for much more than that.

Mechanical issues and mistakes, two things all drivers want a chance to go back and do differently, are a just a part of the sport.  Keen has certainly experienced both.  Those are the things that take your night down the wrong path, away from opportunity.  Those are the things teams work so hard to minimize.

The only way to get better at both is to race.  Rather than sit at home over the weekend and not get better, Kyle Keen and his team decided they would load up and haul to Bedford Speedway Friday night to compete with the URC.

  • Date:  May 12, 2023
  • Event:  Fast Friday Racing with URC
  • Track:  Bedford Speedway
  • City, State:   Bedford, PA
  • Quick Stats:  14 cars, Heat 3rd (3), A-main 11th (4)

 

I Hate Surprises

Keen and his Fine Line Auto Body, Keen Parts/CorvetteParts.net, Doubling Gap Ranch, Shetron, Auction & Equipment, LLC., Wicked Dog Grille, Heishman Racing Fuels, Wicked Cushion, DL Lehman Construction, Gearhead Coffee, Jeremy Zarfos Photography, Coyle’s Lawn Maintenance, 2B Wrapped, 4 Leaf Clover Farms, Turn 2 Terribles Podcast & Media, Kyle Keen Motorsports No.17 started inside row number two for his heat race by virtue of his pill draw.  

Although every driver wants to win every race they enter, with all cars transferring from both heats due to the short field, Keen was under no pressure in the heat race.  The laps were all about learning what the car needed for the feature later in the evening.  The Carlisle, PA native finished 3rd but was clearly using his track time to his advantage.  He turned his fastest lap of the event on the final circuit.

Keen started 4th in the 25-lap A-main but slipped to 5th in the early going.  For a handful of laps, he slipped back to 6th but around lap twelve the car came to life using the high side of the speedway.

Keen climbed back into 5th on lap twelve and began to run down the 4th place car despite noticing the brakes fading a bit on his No.17.  Unfortunately, that’s when he got an unexpected surprise.  For some reason, the car jumped out of gear.  As he tried to bring the car to a stop, Kyle discovered the brakes were completely gone.  That sequence of events brought an end to his night.  He officially finished 11th.

“Well, tonight was another night of having a fast race car but not really having anything to show for it at the end of the night.“, Keen commented.  “We learned a lot about the new tire and we had a fast car, so there are definitely positives to take away from tonight.”

“If we keep doing what we are doing and putting in the work to eliminate the little issues and mistakes, it will come together for us one of these nights!”, a positive Keen concluded.

Up Next

Kyle Keen returns to Williams Grove Speedway this Friday, May 19th.

 

Season Stats

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

 

Trivia Question

The answer to the last trivia question is Kyle Keen’s stepped out of the seat in 2021 and spent the season serving as crew chief for Kenny Heffner’s 305 sprint car!

Now, on to this week’s question.  What two sports did Kyle Keen play in high school?

The answer in the next press release!

 

Partner Spotlight

Shetron Auction & Equipment, LLC.

Shetron Auction & Equipment, LLC. is at heart a buyer and seller of used construction equipment. As such, we deal with a wide variety of customers, having an equally wide variety of needs and interests.

Established in 1991, we are proud of our reputation in the industry, and we continue to work toward impressing our customers with simple honesty and value.

The great number of repeat customers that we serve is a testimony to the success of these efforts.

Auctions – Equipment – Tractors – Company – Consignment Rates – Shipping – Financing

Can we help you?  Call us today at (717) 532-8828 or email us at [email protected].

We are located at 103 Hammond Road, Shippensburg, PA 17257.

KYLE KEEN MOTORSPORTS

Kyle Keen Motorsports press releases:    A2DPR.com/latest-news

Kyle’s Schedule:    KyleKeenMotorsports.com/Schedule

 Kyle Keen Motorsports Website:    KyleKeenMotorsports.com

Kyle Keen Motorsports on Facebook:    Facebook.com/KeenMotorsports

 Kyle Keen on Twitter:    Twitter.com/Kyle_Keen

 Kyle Keen on Instagram:    Instagram.com/Kyle_Keen17

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

Kyle Keen leaning into turn one at Bedford Speedway (photo credit: @RealJesseLee/Carberry Creations)
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!

Fine Line Auto Body

Keen Parts / CorvetteParts.net

Doubling Gap Ranch

Shetron Auction & Equipment, LLC.

Wicked Dog Grille

Heishman Racing Fuels

Wicked Cushion

DL Lehman Construction, LLC

GearHead Coffee

Jeremy Zarfos Photography

Coyles Lawn Maintenance

2B Wrapped

4 Leaf Clover Farms

Turn 2 Terribles Podcast and Media

PUBLIC RELATIONS

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

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

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

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

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

Contact us via Email at:  [email protected]

Hartlaub Captures Second Win at Lincoln After Podium at Williams Grove

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Team Will Enjoy a Weekend Off Before Tackling Grove and Lincoln Again May 19-20

Abbottstown, PA – May 12, 2023

by Addicted2Dirt PR & Media Mgmt

Photo Credit:  Derick Kriner Photography

The 358 sprint car season in Central Pennsylvania is certainly off to a strong start for Kody Hartlaub.

If finishing on the podium at Williams Grove on Friday is what it takes to be victorious at Lincoln Speedway on Saturday night, Kody Hartlaub might take that deal every time.  Might.  So far in 2023 it has worked twice.

Back on April 7th and 8th that’s exactly how it played out for Hartlaub’s first win of the season.  On May 5th and 6th Hartlaub did it again.

 

  • Date:  May 5, 2023
  • Track:  Williams Grove Speedway
  • City, State:   Mechanicsburg, PA
  • Quick Stats:  31 cars, Heat 1st (1), A-main 3rd (3)

 

  • Date:  May 6, 2023
  • Event:  National Fallen Firefighters “Guise-Little Memorial” 
  • Track:  Lincoln Speedway
  • City, State:   Abbottstown, PA
  • Quick Stats:  38 cars, Heat 3rd (3), A-main 1st (2)

 

Clean Air

By virtue of a favorable pill draw, Hartlaub found himself on the pole of his heat race Friday night at Williams Grove Speedway.  Even from the front row, nothing is guaranteed.  He would still need to earn his way into the redraw by securing a top four finish.  Worst case, he needed a top six finish to transfer.

Hartlaub took advantage of the clean air that comes with being out front, commanding the point for all eight laps and winning by four seconds over the runner-up, veteran Frankie Herr.

The redraw result put Hartlaub inside row two for the 20-lap main event.  At the drop of the green, Chad Chriswell used the high line to drive into 3rd and drop Hartlaub back to 4th.

As the field settled into a rhythm, Hartlaub turned very consistent 19.3-19.4 second laps and remained hot on the heels of third place.  When the race entered the final ten circuits, the East Berlin, PA driver wrestled 3rd away from Chriswell.  He would go on to hold on to that podium spot at the checkered flag.

 

Wire to Wire

Saturday night it was back to Lincoln Speedway for Hartlaub and his team, the sight of their first win of the season the last (and only) time the 358 sprint cars were able to get a race in at the Abbottstown facility so far this season.

An even larger field than the night before signed in to compete.  Four heat races and a B-main would whittle the 38 cars down to the top 24 for the main event.  Each heat race would transfer five, with the top three going to the redraw.

Hartlaub started 3rd but had to fight to hold on to the valuable redraw spot.  At the midpoint of the 10-lap qualifying race, Nash Ely got by and dropped Hartlaub to 4th.  As Ely continued his march forward to the runner-up spot, Hartlaub pursued and assumed the 3rd spot by getting by Tyler Rutherford.  He held on to the spot to the checkered flag, officially securing a spot in the redraw.

Starting on the outside of the front row for the 20-lap finale, Hartlaub wasted no time taking command.  The Brewer Home Improvements, Moose Blocks, Smith Titanium, SRR Engines, Siegel Racing, T&N Solutions, Inch & Co. Real Estate, Bigham Appraisals, Pretzel Boy, HAAS Shocks, Chop Designs, Herr Electric, Hartlaub’s Furniture, Kody Hartlaub Racing No.95 looked like it was on a rail.

By lap nine, veteran Doug Hammaker had moved into the runner-up spot and was doing everything he could to close the gap and get a shot at Hartlaub.  He was able to get close on one or two occasions.

Hammaker slid Hartlaub in turns three and four but Hartlaub was up to the challenge.  He turned back under Hammaker and reclaimed the lead before the pair reached the flag stand.  Officially Hartlaub led ‘wire to wire’ as they say as he held on for his second consecutive victory at the Pigeon Hills oval.

Summing Up the First Five

“People keep asking me what we have changed.  It sounds crazy but I honestly don’t know how to explain it (the recent success).  We were absolutely terrible when we practiced at BAPS (Motor Speedway) in late March and we weren’t very good a couple days later when we raced there.“, Hartlaub commented, referring to his first practice and race of the season at BAPS Motor Speedway.

“What that first week did was force us to go back to the shop and rethink things.  We had changed cars from last year.  A lot was different from 2022 really.  In our four races since then, we have 2 wins and haven’t been off the podium.“

Hartlaub is now five races into his 2023 season.  He is currently 2nd in the championship point standings at Williams Grove Speedway (PA) and he sits atop the standings at Lincoln Speedway (PA).

“I have been fortunate with draws so far but they don’t hand you the win for starting up front.  You have to be ready to take advantage of those.  I think that’s the difference for us this year.  We have been building our program, improving our components and paying attention to every detail.  Plus, I think I’m making less mistakes behind the wheel right now.“, Hartlaub explained.

“I have to thank Pat (Brewer), my dad and everyone else who helps me with this deal.  They are a big part of the reason our program has kept steadily improving.“

Up Next

Kody Hartlaub and his team will enjoy a weekend off, then return to competition at Williams Grove Speedway on May 19th and Lincoln Speedway on May 20th for a 358 sprint car Summer Series event.

 

Season Stats

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

 

Trivia Question

Kody Hartlaub won the Williams Grove Speedway Rookie of the Year award in the 358 sprint car division in 2022!

Now, on to this week’s question.  Kody Hartlaub currently resides in East Berlin, PA but what is his hometown?

The answer in the next press release!

 

Partner Spotlight

Brewer Home Improvements, LLC.

KODY HARTLAUB RACING

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

Kody Hartlaub Racing on Facebook:   Facebook.com/KodyHartlaubRacing

Kody Hartlaub on Twitter:   Twitter.com/KodyHartlaub

(photo credit: Derick Kriner Photography)

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

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

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

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

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Smith Titanium

SRR Engines

Siegel Racing

T and N Solutions

Inch & Co. Real Estate

Bigham Appraisal

Pretzel Boy

HAAS Shocks

Chop Designs

Herr Electric

Hartlaub’s Furniture, Inc.

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Keen Flashes Speed All Weekend, Garners a Top Ten

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Weekend off Will Be Followed by Return to Williams Grove

Abbottstown, PA – May 10, 2023

by Addicted2Dirt PR & Media Mgmt

Photo Credit:  Jeremy Zarfos Photography

Coming into the month of May, Kyle Keen still didn’t know much about his racecar.  He had a top ten in the season opener at BAPS Motor Speedway, but that was a daytime surface that took rubber.  His next stop, at Williams Grove Speedway, was a DNQ thanks to electrical issues.  Then Mother Nature showed up and erased pretty much the rest of April.

Finally, it was time for back to back races Friday and Saturday under sunny skies.  It was time to see what they had.

  • Date:  May 5, 2023
  • Track:  Williams Grove Speedway
  • City, State:   Mechanicsburg, PA
  • Quick Stats:  31 cars, Heat 3rd (1), A-main 8th (8)

 

  • Date:  May 6, 2023
  • Event:  National Fallen Firefighters “Guise-Little Memorial” 
  • Track:  Lincoln Speedway
  • City, State:   Abbottstown, PA
  • Quick Stats:  38 cars, Heat 4th (5), A-main 20th (15)

 

Gimme a Brake!

Keen’s night at Williams Grove opened with a friendly pill draw that put him on the pole of his heat race.  He lost the race to turn one, settling into 2nd and working to keep pace with the leader while feeling out his Fine Line Auto Body, Keen Parts/CorvetteParts.net, Doubling Gap Ranch, Shetron, Auction & Equipment, LLC., Wicked Dog Grille, Heishman Racing Fuels, Wicked Cushion, DL Lehman Construction, Gearhead Coffee, Jeremy Zarfos Photography, Coyle’s Lawn Maintenance, 2B Wrapped, 4 Leaf Clover Farms, Turn 2 Terribles Podcast & Media, Kyle Keen Motorsports No.17.

On lap six Derek Locke slipped by Keen, dropping the Carlisle, PA native to 3rd but in the end it wasn’t important.  Keen finished 3rd but the top four finishers made the redraw.

In the 20-lap A-main that closed out the night, Keen started 8th but immediately turned heads by charging into the top five by lap three.  He held a firm grasp on the spot to the halfway mark.  It was at that point a brake issue cropped up.

Keen fought hard to maintain his track position by altering his driving style to offset the loss of braking power.  He managed to only lose two spots over the next eight laps, then one more on the final circuit, landing him in 8th at the checkers.

“Tonight was a much needed night for our team. We were up to 5th but unfortunately a brake line came loose and I had no brakes the rest of the way.  It’s too bad.  The car was really good.  I had great speed.  I’m just glad I was able to hold on and finish 8th.  It’s another top 10 for us this year and a step in the right direction.”, Keen commented.

Lesson Learned

Saturday night brought a stout field of 38 teams to Lincoln Speedway in Abbottstown, PA for the National Fallen Firefighters “Guise-Little Memorial” race.

Keen started 5th in his heat race and blasted his way to 2nd in the early going, but before the field could be scored at the line, he got a little out of shape and slipped all the way back to 5th.

Never one to hang his head or dwell on his mistakes, Keen refocused and continued the battle.  Without the aid of a caution, he managed to claw his way to a 4th place finish.  A top three finish would have put Keen in the redraw with a shot to start close to the front, but instead he would take the green for the feature from 15th.

Keen was never able to build any forward momentum in the 20-lap A-main.  The tires just didn’t seem to ‘fire’ as they say and he slipped back a few spots on the opening lap.  He remained mired in traffic throughout and crossed the line in 20th.

“I made a mistake that derailed our night.  After I drove from 5th up to 2nd in the heat the cushion bit me and it cost me two spots, so I ended up 4th and out of the redraw.“, Keen shared.

“In the feature we just missed a few small things on the setup with adapting to the new tire in the slick.  The good news is we learned a lot about the new tire this weekend, so I’m really looking forward to hitting the track again soon. Just need to keep working on our small track driving and setup, but we will get there!“

Up Next

Kyle Keen will take the upcoming weekend off, then return with to Williams Grove Speedway on Friday, May 19th.

 

Season Stats

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

 

Trivia Question

The answer to the last trivia question is Kyle Keen’s decided to go 305 sprint car racing after having success playing iRacing, a very popular online racing simulation video game.

Now, on to this week’s question.  In 2021 Kyle took a year off from driving a sprint car, but he was still involved in the sport.  What role did he take on that season?

The answer in the next press release!

 

Partner Spotlight

Keen Parts is a leading manufacturer and retailer of Corvette parts and accessories.  You can find them online at KeenParts.com or at the website alter-ego, CorvetteParts.net.

With over 26,000 Corvette parts and accessories, they have what you need.  They stock parts available for Corvettes from 1953 to the present.

Keen Parts is not an anonymous Corvette website. Their retail shop and warehouses are located in Cleves, Ohio just north of Cincinnati and they have over thirty years of happy customers all over the world.

Keen Parts owners, husband and wife Tom and TJ Keen, LOVE Corvettes and they also LOVE competitive auto racing at all levels.  You will deal with Tom and TJ Keen’s friendly and knowledgeable Corvette team no matter which website you visit, KeenParts.com or CorvetteParts.net.

You can also find Keen Parts on your favorite social media platform!  Just search KeenParts on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram!

Need a part?  Have a question?  Just want to talk about racing?  Call them today toll free at (800) 757-KEEN (5336) or locally at (513) 353-3449.

You can also reach them via email at info.keenparts.com!

KYLE KEEN MOTORSPORTS

Kyle Keen Motorsports press releases:    A2DPR.com/latest-news

Kyle’s Schedule:    KyleKeenMotorsports.com/Schedule

 Kyle Keen Motorsports Website:    KyleKeenMotorsports.com

Kyle Keen Motorsports on Facebook:    Facebook.com/KeenMotorsports

 Kyle Keen on Twitter:    Twitter.com/Kyle_Keen

 Kyle Keen on Instagram:    Instagram.com/Kyle_Keen17

(photo credit: Derick Kriner Photography)

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

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!

Fine Line Auto Body

Keen Parts / CorvetteParts.net

Doubling Gap Ranch

Shetron Auction & Equipment, LLC.

Wicked Dog Grille

Heishman Racing Fuels

Wicked Cushion

DL Lehman Construction, LLC

GearHead Coffee

Jeremy Zarfos Photography

Coyles Lawn Maintenance

2B Wrapped

4 Leaf Clover Farms

Turn 2 Terribles Podcast and Media

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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