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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]

Kody Hartlaub Dominant in Lincoln Speedway 358 Sprint Victory

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Second Career Win Comes on Heels of Friday Night Podium Finish at Williams Grove

Abbottstown, PA – April 12, 2023

by Addicted2Dirt PR & Media Mgmt

Photo Credit:  Jeremy Zarfos Photography

Photo Info:  Kody Hartlaub, wife Audrey and daughter Addison in victory lane at Lincoln Speedway on 4/8/23

To say Kody Hartlaub is off to a strong start in Central Pennsylvania 358 sprint car competition might be a bit of an understatement.  He led 23 of the 40 feature laps he raced over the weekend, while recording a victory and a 3rd place finish in the span of 24 hours.  

 

  • Date:  April 7, 2023
  • Track:  Williams Grove Speedway
  • City, State:   Mechanicsburg, PA
  • Quick Stats:  29 cars, Heat 3rd (4), A-main 3rd (2)

 

  • Date:  April 8, 2023
  • Track:  Lincoln Speedway
  • City, State:   Abbottstown, PA
  • Quick Stats:  29 cars, Heat 3rd (6), A-main 1st (2)

 

Oh So Close at The Grove

Williams Grove Speedway was finally able to get their 2023 season underway Friday night and the 358 sprint cars were on the card.  Twenty-nine teams signed in and drew for their starting spot in one of three heat races.  The top six finishers from each would advance directly to the A-main, but the focus for drivers was to make the top four and claim a valuable spot in the redraw.

Hartlaub started 4th in the third and final heat race of the evening.  He simply needed to hang on to that spot, but the East Berlin (PA) driver was able to give himself a little cushion by making his way into the 3rd spot on lap three and holding on to it to the finish.

With twelve cars making the redraw, a driver can come away with a starting spot that is terrific or one that is going to be a challenge.  Hartlaub had some good fortune and drew the number two pill, putting him on the outside of the front row for the 20-lap main event.

The starting spot would certainly help, but nothing would be easy when the names around him included Locke, Fletcher, Owings, Hammaker and Herr.  

Hartlaub got a solid start and held the runner-up spot for the first four laps before skillfully working his way past Chase Gutshall for the lead in his 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.

Kody held the top spot through lap nine until Cody Fletcher took advantage of an opportunity and raced by to claim the lead.  Hartlaub didn’t let the No.66a get away, remaining within striking distance.  He was unable to wrestle the spot away though and eventually was chased down by Derek Locke with two laps remaining.  Hartlaub held on for a spot on the podium in 3rd.

“Being in contention at the grove is really cool.  That doesn’t happen every day.  If you can run up front here, you know you are doing pretty good.”, Hartlaub said.

“We were honestly the slowest car at BAPS (Motor Speedway) during a test a few weeks ago.  We went back to the shop, did our homework and found some things.  The first race at BAPS rubbered up, so we didn’t really know what we had.  Tonight was our first true test of this new car, so it was nice to know we had speed and we are on the right path.“

 

Success in the Pigeon Hills

The 358 sprint cars also made their first appearance of the season at Lincoln Speedway over the weekend with 29 teams rolling through the gates to compete.  Much like the night before at Williams Grove, the field drew for starting spots in one of three heat races and the top six finishers would transfer directly to the main event.  On this night, however, only the top three finishers would make the redraw.

Hartlaub’s pill draw placed him 6th on the starting grid for his heat race.  His work was cut out for him to claim one of the coveted redraw spots.  He wasted no time getting to work, leaping into 4th by the end of the first circuit and charging into 3rd by the time the field completed lap three.  He held on to that spot to the finish to give himself and his team a guaranteed top-nine starting spot for the season’s first 20-lap A-main at the Pigeon Hills oval.

Once again, a little good fortune in the redraw put Hartlaub on the front row for the feature.  It would not be ‘a gimme’ as they say.  The likes of Herr, Hammaker, Ely, Fletcher and Owings would be all around him.

Hartlaub got a good start at the drop of the green but settled in behind veteran Frankie Herr until his found his rhythm.  Hartlaub used a strong launch off turn four to dive under Herr going into turn one to begin lap four.  He slid up in front of the No.70D and began to pull away.

Hartlaub diced his way through traffic, survived a restart and held his advantage throughout the 20-lap event, besting Herr by 2.039 seconds at the finish.

It was Hartlaub’s second career victory, both of which have come at Lincoln Speedway.  It is always special to win, and it was certainly a great way to kick off the season at the track, but for Hartlaub the best part of the memory will surely be having his daughter, just shy of three months old, in victory lane with him for the first time.

“When I get out front like that, I just try to calm myself down, hit my marks and be smooth.  It’s too easy to blow a corner, especially in lapped traffic.  I was getting through traffic pretty good early tonight and I didn’t want to see that yellow because I felt like I was putting cars between me and Frankie (Herr).“, Hartlaub commented.

“Confidence is huge.  I felt like after our run Friday, there was no reason I couldn’t compete for the win again tonight.”

Up Next

Kody Hartlaub Racing will return to Lincoln Speedway on Saturday night, April 15th to go after his second consecutive checkered flag!

 

Season Stats

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

 

Trivia Question

Kody Hartlaub picked up his first career 358 sprint car victory at Lincoln Speedway in 2021!

Now, on to this week’s question.  In what year did Kody Hartlaub win the Williams Grove Speedway Rookie of the Year award in the 358 sprint car division?

The answer in the next press release!

 

Partner Spotlight

Smith Titanium produces quality titanium hardware for sprints, midgets, micros & dirt late models.

Today in Broken Arrow, OK under the roof of a 5,000 square foot facility, Smith Titanium can both manufacture and modify titanium and steel fasteners using the same method as the aircraft industry.  With this capability, their fasteners are the strongest in the racing industry.  They also offer very competitive prices.

Phone:   (717) 891-5044

Email:  [email protected]

Website:  SmithTitanium.com

Address:  7150 S. 305th East Ave., Broken Arrow, OK 74014

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

Below is a gallery from Friday and Saturday’s racing at Williams Grove Speedway and Lincoln Speedway.  Enjoy!

Photo Credit: Jeremy Zarfos Photography
Photo Credit: Jeremy Zarfos Photography
photo credit: Derick Kriner Photography
photo credit: Derick Kriner Photography
Photo Credit: Kody Hartlaub Racing
Kody Hartlaub and a happy crew in victory lane at Lincoln Speedway on 4/8/23 (Photo Credit: Jeremy Zarfos Photography)
Kody Hartlaub with his parents Kevin and Stacy in victory lane at Lincoln Speedway on 4/8/23 (Photo Credit: Jeremy Zarfos Photography)
Kody Hartlaub in Victory Lane at Lincoln Speedway's 2023 season opener for 358 sprint cars (Photo Credit: Lincoln Speedway)

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!

Brewer Home Improvements, LLC

MooseBlocks.com

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.

PUBLIC RELATIONS

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

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

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

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

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

Contact us via Email at:  [email protected]

Cappetta Kicks-off 2023 Season at Lincoln Speedway

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Team Getting Back in the Swing of Things in Season Debut

Abbottstown, PA – April 11, 2023

by Emily Winslow / Addicted2Dirt PR & Media Mgmt

Photo Credit:  Jeremy Zarfos Photography

Ashley Cappetta and her team made their season debut at Lincoln Speedway on Saturday and despite some challenges they were able to take the care home in one piece and are looking to get back to the track to improve.

  • Date:  April 8, 2023
  • Event:  Hanover Concrete Night
  • Track:  Lincoln Speedway
  • City, State:   Abbottstown, PA
  • Quick Stats:  29 cars, Heat 5th (2), A-main 17th (14)

 

Season Opener Proves Challenging

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 made the short trip to Lincoln Speedway on Saturday to kick off another season in the 358 sprint car division.

Cappetta started off the night with drawing the 8 pill which put her on the outside of the front row for the start of her first heat race of the season. Cappetta and her team did not have the opportunity to practice prior to the season opener as in year’s past so Saturday was a chance for the team to get back into rhythm and the night started off with a little bit of a stumble in hot laps, “I felt the entry speed was not good.” Cappetta’s heat race started with a misstep when the right rear of another car got into her left front, “Things happen so fast in the heat races. Thankful to at least hang onto fifth considering the situation could have been a lot worse.”

 

Assessment of Opening Night

Cappetta and the team continued to work on the car but the corner speed continued to be an issue, “Felt like the feature start wasn’t good and the corner speed wasn’t great. The car felt loose which is not my type of car. Definitely felt like the car got worse as the race went on.” Ashley lined up 14th for the feature start and would cross the line 17th after 20 laps.

Despite it being Cappetta’s first race of the season a good portion of the field had already started their season, “Most of the guys there already had two races under their belt. When we can go into the box in one piece at the end of the night we take that blessing and look ahead to do better next week.” 

With one race under their belt Ashley and the team are looking to come back stronger, “Saturday I feel like I could have done a lot better than what we showed. The team was getting back into the groove and everyone was out of rhythm, as a team it’s important to be on top of our game together. We’ll take last weeks’ race, look at notes and video and see what we can do better.” 

Once the car was back at the shop the team did find some damage to the car that likely contributed to the struggles Cappetta had with the car during the feature. 

Season Plans

When looking ahead to the 2023 season the goal is pretty simple for Cappetta, “We want to do better than last year.” Ashley struggled drawing good pills to start of the night and on top of that there were a struggles and hardships outside the track, “I can’t let that stuff consume me and I need to stop letting bad nights get me down.” Cappetta is also looking to get out of her comfort zone with trips planned to new tracks in 2023 including Big Diamond.

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

Up Next

Cappetta will return to Lincoln Speedway on Saturday, April 15 at 6pm.

 

Season Stats

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

 

Trivia Question

In what year did Ashley Cappetta score her first 358 sprint car win?

The answer in the next press release!

 

Partner Spotlight

Gettysburg Trading Post:  Serving south central Pennsylvania and Northern Maryland, helping customers with all their firearm related needs! Gettysburg Trading Post is conveniently located at 2222 York Road. Stop by today to buy, sell, or trade.

Firearms

At Gettysburg Trading Post, you will find wide variety firearms for every need. Their inventory is constantly evolving so stop by today to see what they have. All in-stock firearms are on display for anyone to view. They’re also prepared to process all transfer paperwork and manage every aspect of your firearms purchase!

Firearm Accessories

They’re constantly upgrading their inventory to include scopes, mounts, laser sights, carry cases, ammunition, magazines, cleaning kits, grips, and all the parts you need to make your firearm the best it can be.

Browse their large selection of protective equipment including pepper spray and pepper gel and their great selection of quality Benchmade Knives!

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 in action during the 2023 season opener for the 358 sprint cars 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 Earns Pair of Top Ten’s at Grove and Port

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Friday, Sunday Trips to Williams Grove and BAPS Motor Speedway on Tap

Port Royal, PA – April 11, 2023

by Addicted2Dirt PR & Media Mgmt

Photo Credit:  Luke Ritz Photography & Videography

Kyle Reinhardt seems to have his program headed in the right direction in the early going of the 2023 season.  He has turned in steady performances over the past month at an array of Central Pennsylvania tracks.

A few weeks ago, he put his team into the World of Outlaws show at Lincoln Speedway, then followed it up with a top five finish at BAPS Motor Speedway.  His latest accomplishment is a pair of top-ten finishes at Williams Grove Speedway and Port Royal Speedway over the weekend.

It’s definitely a positive sign for a team that is working hard to rebuild.

 

  • Date:  April 7, 2023
  • Track:  Williams Grove Speedway
  • City, State:   Mechanicsburg, PA
  • Quick Stats:  30 cars, Qualifying 5th in Group 3, Heat 3rd (5), A-main 9th (9)

 

  • Date:  April 8, 2023
  • Track:  Port Royal Speedway
  • City, State:   Port Royal, PA
  • Quick Stats:  27 cars, Heat 1st (1), A-main 8th (3)

 

Grove Opener

Williams Grove Speedway finally opened their 2023 season Friday night after several weeks of cancellations due to weather.  The combination of a time trial qualifying format (timed hot laps) and the mandated use of the new Hoosier tires for the night, created a level and attractive ‘playing field’ for competitors.

Reinhardt kicked off his night with a qualifying lap that was good enough for 5th quickest in group 3, placing him 5th on the starting grid for heat race number three.

The Capitol Renegade, Capitol Custom Coaches & Trailers, Henry’s Wrecker No.91 looked strong as he maneuvered his way to a 3rd place finish in the 8-lap qualifier.

In the 25-lap A-main, Reinhardt rolled to the green inside the 5th row.  He was consistent during the main event, remaining inside the back half of the top ten throughout.  He held that ground for a 9th place finish.

 

Back to the Speed Palace

Reinhardt made his second trip of the young season to Port Royal Speedway.  One month earlier he had logged a 13th place finish on a surface that has been the source of frustration for the Neptune City, NJ native over the past couple seasons.

After a good pill draw put Reinhardt on the pole of the third heat race, he went to work to make sure he made the most of the opportunity.  Racing the high line around the top of The Speed Palace, Reinhardt kept Austin Bishop and Zeb Wise at bay to claim the win by a one second margin.

The heat race effort, combined with a zero car invert draw, put Reinhardt inside row two for the 25-lap A-main.  Kyle raced inside the top five past the halfway point, surviving a series of close battles.  In the closing laps he slipped a few spots and closed out the night with an 8th place finish.

“Overall, I think we are making good progress.  We made a few mistakes with the new tire.  We just need to keep on it and keep moving forward.“, Reinhardt commented.

 

Sponsorship opportunities are available for the 2023 season.

Kyle can be contacted via [email protected].

Up Next

Kyle and the Capitol Renegade team will compete two times over the upcoming weekend.

They will kick off the weekend at Williams Grove Speedway on Friday night, April 14th.  The next stop will be a return to BAPS Motor Speedway on Sunday night, April 16th, where he recorded a top five finish and took home the Hard Charger award just a few weeks ago.

 

Season Stats

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

 

Trivia Question

The answer to the previous trivia question is Kyle Reinhardt competed in the 305 sprint car division on a regular basis!

Now, on to this week’s question.  How many career 305 sprint car wins does Kyle Reinhardt have at New Egypt Speedway in NJ?

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!

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

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 

Photo Credit: Luke Ritz Photography & Videography
photo credit: Derick Kriner Photography

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]

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

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 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!

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]

Keen Welcomes Back Partner Doubling Gap Ranch for Fourth Season

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Carlisle, PA – April 5, 2023

by Addicted2Dirt PR & Media Mgmt

Photo Credit:  Jeremy Zarfos Photography

Doubling Gap Ranch is a family-owned working ranch and event venue located in central Pennsylvania, just outside Newville, PA. They operate on over 200 acres nestled in the foothills of the beautiful Blue mountains. The family and facilities are dedicated to the development of quality Blue and Red Roan Foundation bred American quarter horses.

The ranch is also a world-class breeder of straight Egyptian Arabian Show Horses.  They have been the grand champion or reserve grand champion at the World Arabian Horse show in Scottsdale, AZ for the last three consecutive years.

Doubling Gap Ranch can also be described as a proud supporter of local dirt track auto racing, and more specifically, Kyle Keen Motorsports.

“Grant (Bilbrey) has been a supporter of mine since my first year in racing, 2019.  Every year he has helped me without hesitation.  The Bilbrey’s are an incredible family, and I am so thankful for all their support.“, Keen commented.

“If you are looking for a place to hone your skills in horsemanship, are learning how to ride for the first time, or are just looking for a beautiful place to hop in the saddle, I highly recommend you contact Grant and see what Doubling Gap Ranch can do for you.“

 

Horses First

Doubling Gap Ranch selects most of their horses from Texas as yearlings and two year-olds where they have been with their Dams and large herds on an open pasture ranch environment.  Simply stated this allows a horse to be a horse, first.

Doubling Gap Ranch knows the background of every horse they own. Their program emphasizes and continues with the benefits of a horse gains from being able to live in a natural herd environment while moving through their high-touch methods.

Their program creates a soft, good minded, horse with a strong foundation that enables the horse and rider to move in any direction when they leave the ranch.

The ranch and horses are supported by expert resources from the fields of agronomy, healthcare, nutrition, training and handling. This includes working closely with Purina Feed Research to optimize the growth and conditions required to provide healthy horses that can stand up to the rigors of training and work.  Their horses have been also handled by some of the top trainers in the US who focus on traditional training methods.

Activities and Facilities

Doubling Gap also stocks cattle year-round, providing the opportunity for all the horses and clients to experience real Ranch activities.

The ranch offers AQHA Foundation Roan Ranch horses for sale, indoor & outdoor riding arena/event venue, a Rodear course, a working dog, horsemanship clinics and equine education, a beef cattle ranch, rail riding, and an obstacle course.

You will enjoy riding in their 20,000 square foot indoor riding arena, their 30,000 square foot outdoor riding arena and the many trails that weave through the property.

Seventeen oversized stalls are available for use during the day or for short term boarding as well as two heated wash bays to use to care for your horses.

Events

Planning an event? Doubling Gap’s property and arena can be set up just the way you want it including tables and chairs, sound system, a world class lounge and kitchen as well as ample vehicle and trailer parking.

They also host clinics and training workshops that you can attend to learn foundation and natural horsemanship as well as how to work with cows and cattle.

Be sure to check the ranch’s event calendar for upcoming events.

Doubling Gap Ranch has much more to offer so please explore their website and give them a call with any questions you might have at (717) 645-2524, or stop by at 98 Hill Ln, Newville, PA 17241.

 

Up Next

This Friday night Kyle Keen Motorsports will head to Williams Grove Speedway to kick off their big track season.  Racing begins at 7:30pm on April 7th!  If you cannot make it out to the track, tune in to DirtVision.com to watch all the action!

Season Stats

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

 

Trivia Question

The answer to the last trivia question is Kyle Keen began his dirt racing career in 2019!

Now, on to this week’s question.  In what division did Kyle Keen first race on dirt?

The answer in the next press release!

 

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

Doubling Gap Ranch, Newville, PA

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]

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!  

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 Notches Top Five at Port Royal

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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

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Hartlaub Disappointed With Outcome but Made Big Gains at York Haven Oval

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Lincoln Speedway’s 358 Opener Up Next for East Berlin (PA) Wheelman

York Haven, PA – March 29, 2023

by Addicted2Dirt PR & Media Mgmt

Photo Credit:  Jeremy Zarfos Photography

Kody Hartlaub may have been disappointed with the outcome at BAPS Motor Speedway Sunday afternoon, but he was happy with the gains the team made the past week.

There were some notable changes to his program during the off-season, including the chassis and some key suspension components, so Hartlaub made a trip to BAPS on March 22nd for their Test and Tune night to shake it down.  It was a productive night that led to some changes at the shop, which ultimately put the team in a better position when they unloaded Sunday afternoon.

  • Date:  3/26/23
  • Event:  March Sprint Madness
  • Track:  BAPS Motor Speedway
  • City, State:   York Haven, PA
  • Quick Stats:  29 cars, Heat 7th (10), B-main 1st (1), A-main 24th (19)

 

Difficult Start

Hartlaub’s season opener seemed to pick up where 2022 left off, with an unfriendly pill draw.  He lined up 10th in the first of three heat races for the 29 cars on hand.  Only the top six finishers would transfer directly to the A-main.

Making the cut didn’t look like it would be a problem for Hartlaub.  He surged into 7th by the second circuit but his progress stalled there.

A bolt had come loose on the hydraulic cylinder mount, preventing Hartlaub from being able to adjust the car’s top wing from the cockpit.  It was essential to make adjustments on the difficult daytime surface, so the East Berlin driver was left unable to make his car handle the way he needed it to and missed the transfer by one spot.

 

Back On Track

The B-main would have to be Hartlaub’s path to the feature but maybe that wasn’t a bad thing.  Starting on the pole gave Hartlaub a chance to evaluate his car in clean air.  In the heat race, he was buried in traffic and wrestling a wing issue.

Hartlaub would not be challenged from his starting spot on the pole of the 8-lap last chance race.  He registered a 17.493 for his best lap of the event, which was quicker than any 358 sprint heat race winner’s best all afternoon.  He and his team had clearly made progress dialing in 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, C.H. Folk & Son Feeds, Chop Designs, Herr Electric, Kody Hartlaub Racing No.95.

Taking the green in the 20-lap A-main from the 19th starting spot, Hartlaub found forward progress difficult as the track took rubber.  As the racing groove became narrower, Hartlaub navigated his way up to 14th by lap eleven.  At that point he made the decision to call it a day, pull in and save his equipment.  He was officially credited with a 24th place finish.

“Overall I am happy with the gains we made since testing Wednesday.  When we unloaded it was a completely different package than what we showed up with to test.  Just came down to being one of those tough days at the track from pill draw, to having a mechanical issue, to the difficult track surface.”, Hartlaub commented.

“I’m happy that all of that is behind us now and we can move on to Lincoln this week and really see where we are at.“

 

Up Next

Kody will kick off his 2023 Lincoln Speedway season at their 358 sprint car opener on April 1st, where he will be aiming to improve on his impressive 2022 season that led to a 2nd place finish in the track’s championship points.  Qualifying begins at 6pm Saturday evening.

 

Busy 2023

Hartlaub has put together a schedule that will keep him busy in 2023.  It consists of 35 total races, with 5 of them being in his 410 sprint car, and the balance in the 358 division.

Fans can check Hartlaub’s schedule, purchase merchandise and keep up with the latest news at KodyHartlaub.com.

 

Season Stats

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

 

Trivia Question

In what year did Kody Hartlaub pick up his first career 358 sprint car victory AND at what track did it occur?

The answer in the next press release!

 

Partner Spotlight

At Moose Blocks our commitment is to provide the best quality sprint car parts on the market – without exception. Our key is simplicity, both in design and in our dealings with clients. We focus on the important things – quality material, American-Made, easy to use products at affordable prices. Our reputation for excellence has allowed us to establish a growing whole-sale customer base.

Sipers & Moose Blocks, Torsion Arms & Stops, Steering, Motor Parts & Motor Plates, Bird Cage Sets w/Bearings, W-Link Straps & More!

Address:  140 Enterprise Dr. Suite C, New Oxford, PA 17350

Phone:  717-624-2597

Email:  [email protected]

Website:  MooseBlocks.com

 

KODY HARTLAUB RACING

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

Kody Hartlaub Racing on Facebook:   Facebook.com/KodyHartlaubRacing

Kody Hartlaub on Twitter:   Twitter.com/KodyHartlaub

Kody Hartlaub leads the field in the B-main at BAPS Motor Speedway Sunday afternoon 3-26/2023 (photo credit: Jeremy Zarfos Photography)

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!

Brewer Home Improvements, LLC

MooseBlocks.com

Smith Titanium

SRR Engines

Siegel Racing

T and N Solutions

Inch & Co. Real Estate

Bigham Appraisal

Pretzel Boy

HAAS Shocks

Chop Designs

Herr Electric

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]