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Cappetta Has Trying Night at Lincoln

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Feels Like Teams Takes One Step Forward and Two Steps Back

Abbottstown, PA – August 30, 2023

by Emily Winslow / Addicted2Dirt PR & Media Mgmt

Photo Credit:  Jeremy Zarfos Photography

Ashley and the Cappetta Racing Team had a trying night at Lincoln Speedway for the Kramer Klash.  

  • Date:  August 26, 2023
  • Event:  Kramer Klash
  • Track:  Lincoln Speedway
  • City, State:   Abbottstown, PA
  • Quick Stats:  29 cars, Heat 9th [9], A-main DNQ

 

New Tire Continues to Plague Cappetta and Team

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 at Lincoln Speedway on Saturday for the Kramer Klash.  

When asked to give an assessment of Saturday night at Lincoln, Ashley’s first response was, “Saturday was no good.” After two solid weekends at the track, Cappetta and the team failed to qualify for the feature for the first time this season, “Knowing we did well the past two weeks, it feels like we take one step forward and then two steps back.” While the new tire compound continues to challenge Ashley and the team, there were other factors in play on Saturday that contributed to the team’s struggles, “Some of it was me overdriving the car and some of it was track conditions. I had no drive off both corners due to wheel spin.” The team was also down a crew member. Some teams are sticking with the older compound but Ashley and the team agree switching back would just be a temporary band-aid until the new tires likely become mandatory next season. 

Cappetta Takes Time to Reset After Rough Night

After a rough day, or in this case, a rough night, sometimes the best thing to do is to get away to mentally reset and that is exactly what Ashley did on Sunday, “The best thing that happened to me over the weekend was getting away and going to a concert on Sunday night. It got me away from the car and thinking about Saturday night.” Cappetta spent the night focused on the music with some of the lyrics really hitting home, “It was a good time and a much needed break.”

Teams Face Challenges Every Week That Fans Don’t See

There were quite a few factors in play that affected Cappetta, the car and the team, “On Saturday night fans saw a bad handling car but they don’t understand why or what happened.” During the week Ashley and the team worked in the shop measuring, testing and looking over everything, which is something the fans don’t get to see. The team thought they had found a way to make improvements but when they got to the track, it turns out the team was wrong, or there was more wrong than they thought with the car. It also could have been a bad batch of tires which makes it incredibly difficult for teams to pinpoint what is wrong, especially in the middle of a busy race night. 

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

Up Next

Lincoln Speedway, Saturday, September 2 at 7PM

Season Stats

12 races, 0 wins, 0 top 5’s, 1 top 10’s, 7 top 15’s

Trivia Question

What is Ashley’s favorite hockey team?

The answer in the next press release!

Last week’s answer: Ashley’s uncle is an engine builder

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

(photo credit: Jeremy Zarfos Photography)

Broadcast coverage of select Lincoln 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 Fast All Weekend but Comes up Empty

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Two Day All Star Attica Ambush Opens Busy Month of September

York Haven, PA – August 30, 2023

by Addicted2Dirt PR & Media Mgmt

Photo Credit:  Chad Warner Photography

Following a debut weekend with two top ten finishes in the Grove Racing No.45, Kyle Reinhardt and crew hit the road to Michigan with the All Star Circuit of Champions, aiming to apply what they had learned on their first weekend together and continue to gel as a team.

By Saturday night there seemed to be no doubt the combination was a good one and that a victory is probably not far away.

  • Date:  August 25, 2023
  • Info:  Grove Racing No.45 / All Star Circuit of Champions
  • Track:  Tri City Motor Speedway
  • City, State:   Auburn, MI
  • Quick Stats:  30 cars, Qualifying 5th, Heat 3rd (1), A-main 17th (9)

  • Date:  August 26, 2023
  • Info:  Grove Racing No.45 / All Star Circuit of Champions
  • Event:  Mace Thomas Classic
  • Track:  Butler Motor Speedway
  • City, State:   Quincy, MI
  • Quick Stats:  37 cars, Qualifying 2nd in Group 3, Heat 1st (1), Dash 2nd (3), A-main 21st (2)

  • Date:  August 27, 2023
  • Info:  Capitol Renegade No.91
  • Event:  Capitol Renegade Clash
  • Track:  BAPS Motor Speedway
  • City, State:   York Haven, PA
  • Quick Stats:  23 cars, Qualifying 2nd in Group 3, Heat 1st (3), A-main 21st (3)

Auburn, MI

Reinhardt’s weekend started off strong with the 5th quickest qualifying lap in the 30 car field at Tri City Motor Speedway in Auburn, MI.

The effort earned Reinhardt the pole for the second heat race.  He took command of from the drop of the green and appeared set to take the victory and claim a spot in the dash.  Reinhardt survived the restart following a caution at the halfway mark.

Reinhardt was still in command as the flagman raised the white flag but before the field could be scored, the caution lights flashed on for a second time.  The final restart didn’t go Reinhardt’s way and he fell to a 3rd place finish.

The 30-lap A-main rolled to the green with Reinhardt occupying the 9th starting spot.  As the track slicked off, Reinhardt’s No.45 struggled.  He ended the night in 17th.

Quincy, MI

Reinhardt and his team made the nearly three hour trek southwest through Michigan to Butler Motor Speedway for Saturday night’s All Star Circuit of Champions race.

With a stout field of 37 cars pit side for the $8,500 to win Mace Thomas Classic, Reinhardt ripped off the 2nd fastest lap in his group.  The lap put him on the pole for his heat race and he didn’t let the opportunity slip away.  He led every lap to put the Grove Racing team in the dash.

The redraw put Reinhardt outside row two for the 6-lap race.  At the drop of the green he quickly surged into the runner up spot and set his sights on leader Zeb Wise.  He brought home a 2nd place finish and the front row starting spot in the A-main.

Reinhardt was on point from the start in the 30-lap main event.  He took the top spot on the opening lap and quickly put some distance between himself and 2nd place Zeb Wise.

During the opening laps, Reinhardt ‘biked’ on the turn four cushion, which knocked the right front tire off the rim.  

It didn’t slow Reinhardt down.  He stayed in the gas and maintained the top spot for another four laps before losing the lead to Wise just before the steering gear finally gave out from the earlier incident.  A promising night turned into a 21st place finish.

York Haven, PA

With All Star competition finished for the weekend, Reinhardt hustled back to Pennsylvania to prepare his own Capitol Renegade, Coors Banquet Beer, Henry’s Wrecker Service No.91 to compete at BAPS Motor Speedway Sunday evening.

Once again Reinhardt was fast.  He laid down the 2nd quickest lap in his group, then charged to a heat race win from his inside row two starting spot.

Starting 3rd in the 30-lap A-main, Reinhardt quickly claimed the 2nd spot and challenged Danny Dietrich for the lead on lap two.  The Neptune City, NJ native was  strong and was clearly going to be a factor in the race, until he looped the car entering turn three a lap later.  Contact from another car during the spin brought an early end to his night.

“Definitely a weekend to forget.“, Reinhardt said.  “Obviously Saturday was kind of out of my control, but Sunday I was just over-driving and got crossed up.”

“We will just take the positives that we had a lot of speed in both cars and move on to the next one!“

Sponsorship opportunities are available for the 2023 season.

Kyle can be contacted via [email protected].

Up Next

Reinhardt and the Grove Racing No.45 team will tackle a four race Labor Day weekend schedule.

The team will travel to Attica Raceway Park in Ohio with the All Star Circuit of Champions for the two day Attica Ambush on September 1st and 2nd.

Follow Reinhardt’s social media channels listed below or check Addicted2DirtPR.com/Events for the latest schedule updates.

Season Stats

43 races, 1 wins, 5 top 5’s, 22 top 10’s, 29 top 15’s

 

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) races Nash Ely (22) at BAPS Motor Speedway 8-27-2023 (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 AND select PA Speedweek shows 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]

Feathers Good but Comes up One Spot Short With Lucas Oil Late Model Series

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Butch Renninger Memorial Up Next at Port Royal Speedway

Port Royal, PA – August 30, 2023

by Addicted2Dirt PR & Media Mgmt

Photo Credit:  Jeremy Zarfos Photography

Trever Feathers came into the two day Lucas Oil Late Model Series event at Port Royal Speedway with everything going the right direction for his team.  

Over the past month their overall performance, average finishing position and consistency had improved.  You can’t ask for much more than that coming into the biggest weekend of the year in the region.

None of that guarantees anything when a field of over fifty of the best super late models in the country is on hand, but it’s a good start.

  • Date:  August 25, 2023
  • Event:  Rumble By the River Prelim
  • Track:  Port Royal Speedway
  • City, State:   Port Royal, PA
  • Quick Stats:  52 cars, Qualifying 17th, Heat 5th (6), A-main 11th (14)

 

  • Date:  August 26, 2023
  • Event:  Rumble By the River Finale
  • Track:  Port Royal Speedway
  • City, State:   Port Royal, PA
  • Quick Stats:  52 cars, Heat 4th (4), B-main 3rd (1)

 

No Margin for Error

The Rumble by the River preliminary night featured a split field with each half running a complete show.  The format drew a high quality field of 52 teams to try to position themselves well for Saturday night’s $50,000 to win finale.

Feathers got his shot under the clock in Group B qualifying.  His 17th quickest lap in the group was a disappointing result for the Winchester, VA native who has shown good speed at the big fairgrounds half mile over the past month while finishing no worse than 8th in three outings.

“That qualifying run was on me.  I drove into turn one too hard and didn’t get the car rotated like I should have.  Made the same mistake on both laps.“, Feathers shared.

It wasn’t a lot but Feathers helped himself a little by racing from 6th to 5th in his heat race in the McFarland Custom Painting & Wall Coverings, Larry Royston’s Septic Services, Martins Pumping Service, Feathers & Sons Roofing, North River Farm, Leggett Engine Research, Hot Rod Septic Treatment, Team Zero Race Cars, Shane McDowell Racing, Coffelt Graphics, Larry Royston Properties, Larry Royston Equipment, Fox Racing Shox, Bo Feathers Racing, Clem’s Garage, No.20.

Feathers started the 25-lap main event from outside row seven with a goal of driving into the top ten to put himself near the front of a Saturday night heat race lineup.  The opening laps only made that job harder when he wound up slipping back to 17th in the early going. 

About ten laps into the race Feathers had found his rhythm and started to reclaim the lost track position.  With ten laps remaining he found himself back where he started, 14th.  The progress continued in the late stages and Feathers took the checkered flag in 11th.

 

So Close

Feathers took the green for his heat race Saturday from outside the second row.  With the top three finishers transferring into the lucrative finale, he was in good position thanks to his recovery in the closing laps the night before.  Unfortunately, he couldn’t capitalize and wound up finishing 4th.

In the B-main Feathers started 3rd.  With the top two finishers set to claim the final two transfer spots into the A-main, the task at hand was clear.  At the drop of the green, Feathers charged into 2nd and held command of the spot through lap seven when the caution lights flashed on and slowed the field.

Before the caution, Feathers had built up a comfortable cushion but that was erased.  On the ensuing restart, Feathers went low and Greg Satterlee went hard to the cushion and used a charge around the top side to wrestle the runner up spot away.

Satterlee kept Feathers at bay and took the final transfer spot at the checkers.

“Only word that sums up our weekend is ‘frustrating’.“, Feathers said.  “One spot short in the heat, one spot short in the B-main.  I had the transfer spot in the heat but my left front tire started going down and I got passed.  We had the transfer spot in the B-main and got passed after a late caution erased a nice cushion.  Not making excuses.  Just needed one of those things to break our way.“

“The Hoosier tires wear out pretty quick, so we spent a chunk of our funds there.  It would have really helped our situation if we had just made the show.  I guess it just wasn’t meant to be.“

Sunday afternoon back at the shop the team discovered a left front shock issue that unknowingly had also been working against them at Port Royal.

 

Up Next

Feathers will return to Port Royal Speedway for this weekend’s $7,333 to win 20th Annual Butch Renninger Memorial.

Stay tuned to Trever’s social media outlets listed below or check Addicted2DirtPR.com/Events to find his latest schedule at any time.

Season Stats

18 races, 1 wins, 5 top 5’s, 8 top 10’s, 11 top 15’s

 

Sponsorship opportunities are available for the 2023 season.

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

Partner Spotlight

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

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!
 

Larry Royston’s Septic Services

Martins Pumping Service

McFarland Custom Painting & Wall Coverings

Hot Rod Septic Treatment

North River Farm

Leggett Engine Research

Feathers & Sons Roofing

Coffelt Graphics

Larry Royston Properties

Larry Royston Equipment

Team Zero Race Cars

Shane McDowell Racing

Fox Racing Shox

Bo Feathers Racing

Clem’s Garage

In Memory of Nathan McCoy

SPECIAL THANKS

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

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

PUBLIC RELATIONS

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

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

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

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

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

Contact us via Email at:  [email protected]

Zach Newlin Makes 410 Sprint Car Return at BAPS Motor Speedway

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Along With 358 Sprint Duties, More 410 Races Planned Before Year Ends

York Haven, PA – August 29, 2023

by Addicted2Dirt PR & Media Mgmt

Photo Credit:  Jeremy Zarfos Photography

Zach Newlin has dabbled in 410 sprint cars over the last few seasons in the seat of a few different cars.  The opportunities came his way after several highly successful seasons at the wheel of his family’s 305 sprint car, follow by a successful debut season when the team moved up to the 358 sprint car division.

With an appetite that now had a taste for 410 sprint car competition, late in 2023 Newlin made the decision to resurrect the familiar 11z, but this time it would have a 410 engine under the hood.  

Sunday night the team took the first on-track step in that journey.

 

QUICK RESULTS

  • Date:  8/27/23
  • Event:  Capitol Renegade Clash
  • Track:  BAPS Motor Speedway
  • City, State:   York Haven, PA
  • Quick Stats:  23 cars, Qualifying 7th in Group 3, Heat 7th (7), A-main 17th (21)

 

WORKING OUT THE KINKS

Newlin was forced to dive right in Sunday night.  Group time trials set the heat lineups for the 23-car field, so his first laps in the Ron’s RV Sales, Butler Hill Maple Farm, Tuscarora Roofing Co., Dillman Hauling, FIT Transportation, Grove Financial & Associates, Precision Auto Repair Services, Snyders Knob, Christine Booker Realtor, Newlin Bar Service No.11z were on the clock.

After timing 7th quick in group 3, Newlin started and finished 7th in heat three as well.  

Newlin took what he learned from those laps, discussed the information with brother Lance Newlin, and the pair made adjustments for the 30-lap finale.  It made a difference.  He was able to climb as high as 16th during the first half of the race and ultimately finished 17th.

“It’s good to be back at the track with the family team.  We have been working on building this RPM car all year as finances allowed.  The final piece was the engine.  We didn’t even get a chance to come out and test, so tonight was like a test for us.“, Newlin said.

“It took some time to get comfortable tonight but we definitely made a lot of progress by the end of the night.  There are a couple components I want to change before we race again.  Hopefully we can use the rest of this year to shake the car down so we have something solid to start 2024 with.“

 

UP NEXT

Zach will be back in 358 sprint car action in the Mansberger Motorsports No. 21m at Williams Grove Speedway on Friday, September 1st looking to continue their climb up the season point standings at the track.  Newlin currently sits 5th on that list.

While Newlin is still considering possibly racing at Port Royal Speedway on Saturday night September 2nd, his next 410 sprint car race will likely be Port Royal Speedway’s Labor Day Classic.

Newlin says his tentative 410 sprint car schedule includes the remaining races at BAPS Motor Speedway and possibly a couple other races.  

TRIVIA QUESTION

The answer to our last trivia question is Zach won the Hard Charger Award at Port Royal Speedway’s Labor Day Classic in 2020 and repeated the feat in 2021!

Now, on to this week’s question!  In 305 sprint car competition, how many top ten finishes did Zach accumulate over the 2016-2019 seasons?  

A.  Between 50-60

B.  Between 65-75

C.  Between 80-90

D.  More than 100

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

photo credit: Kelly Newlin
photo credit: Kelly Newlin

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
Snyder’s Knob
Christine Booher, Realtor
Safety-Kleen
Strange Oval
Walker Performance Filtration
Newlin Bar Service
The Podium Awards
Nesbit Innovations
Daimler Chiropractic

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]

Keen Rebounds With Top Five Finish One Week After Hard Crash

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Two Race Weekend On Tap for Carlisle, PA Driver

Abbottstown, PA – August 29, 2023

by Addicted2Dirt PR & Media Mgmt

Photo Credit:  Jeremy Zarfos Photography

Kyle Keen and his team put in some long hours and a lot of hard work over the past week to get back to the track Saturday night at Lincoln Speedway.  They had to build a car from scratch starting with their 2022 frame and concluding with dropping in a borrowed power plant.

Their two night, three feature weekend that kicked off August 18th had not even seen a green flag yet when a part broke and caused Keen to crash hard into the outside guardrail exiting turn four at Williams Grove Speedway as he accelerated to line up for a makeup feature event.

Keen was ok but his car was destroyed in the fluke accident.  After a busy week rebuilding, it was time to put the car to the test and hope for a little better outcome.

  • Date:  August 26, 2023
  • Track:  Lincoln Speedway
  • City, State:   Abbottstown, PA
  • Quick Stats:  30 cars, Heat 3rd (7), A-main 5th (1)

 

Nice Recovery

Keen was among a field of thirty teams signed in to do battle Saturday night at Lincoln Speedway in Pennsylvania.

For the fifth consecutive time at the Abbottstown oval, Keen had to start outside the top three rows in his heat race.  This time he occupied the 7th spot when the green flag waived.  He made his move early, surging into 5th on the opening lap.

Keen continued the heat race charge, reaching 3rd on lap three in 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.

Keen finished 3rd, locking himself into the handicap.  The effort paid off by handing him the pole position for the 20-lap feature.  He led the first two circuits before slipping to 3rd.  

Keen’s setup was off a little for the slick surface but he continued to manage it the best he could, holding down the 4th spot at the halfway point of the race.  In the closing stages he dropped one more spot but was able to hang on and bring home a 5th place finish.

“I’m pretty happy with a top five after last weekend’s crash.  This was a different frame, brake system and motor.  A good night for us.  We had some really good speed.  It’s something we can build on.“, Keen said.  “Huge thank you to Jake Raudabaugh of Fine Line Auto Body for allowing us to borrow his Don Ott Racing Engines power plant for this weekend.“

“It was nice to have a good run with our friend and sponsor, Tom Keen of Keen Parts, with us for the evening.  Glad we got him a little dirty for once.“, Keen said with a grin.

“We truly appreciate everyone’s support.  Hopefully we can start knocking down these top fives more consistently.“

 

Up Next

Kyle and the team will look to build some momentum from their top five finish when they head to Williams Grove Speedway Friday, September 1st and Lincoln Speedway the following night.

 

Season Stats

14 races, 0 wins, 2 top 5’s, 4 top 10’s, 6 top 15’s

 

Trivia Question

The answer to the last trivia question is Kyle Keen’s favorite restaurant is Evergrain Brewing Company in Camp Hill, PA!  

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

The answer in the next press release!

 

Partner Spotlight

2B WRAPPED 

Serving the greater Hanover, PA area as well as surrounding areas with the highest quality products and services.

VEHICLE WRAPS

With our high quality prints and outstanding installation, you and your company or race team will be sure to have a truly jaw-dropping look.  It will be sure to generate more business and turn heads!

GRAPHIC DEISGN

The artwork and design are the most important factors of a vehicle wrap. Our Lead designer Brett has the ability and talent to transform your vehicle into a mobile attention grabbing billboard. Here at 2B Wrapped we offer full or partial vehicle wraps on personal vehicles or fleet vehicles for commercial use and advertising. We only user Water based Latex inks and 3M vinyl films. We can wrap your car in any color or finish, including chrome, matte, satin, carbon fiber, and brushed metal finishes. 100% satisfaction guarantee.

AUTHORIZED K1 RACEGEAR DEALER

We offer top of the line custom and standard safety equipment from K1 RaceGear. We can design anything from custom suits, down to the gloves and shoes. Contact us today for pricing and availability.

CONTACT INFO

https://www.facebook.com/2BWrapped

540-522-0534

[email protected]

 

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

Kyle Keen (L) driver of the KKM No.17 poses with Tom Keen (R) of Keen Parts [photo credit: Kyle Keen Motorsports]
photo credit: Jeremy Zarfos Photography

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

Broadcast coverage of 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!

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

SPECIAL THANKS

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

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

PUBLIC RELATIONS

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

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

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

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

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

Contact us via Email at:  [email protected]

Cappetta Scores First Top 10 of the Season

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Team Puts Together Solid Night in the Pigeon Hills

Abbottstown, PA – August 24, 2023

by Emily Winslow / Addicted2Dirt PR & Media Mgmt

Photo Credit:  Jeremy Zarfos Photography

Ashley and the Cappetta Racing Team put together a solid night that ended with a top 10 finish for the first time this season at the Barry Skelly Memorial.

  • Date:  August 19, 2023
  • Event:  Barry Skelly Memorial
  • Track:  Lincoln Speedway
  • City, State:   Abbottstown, PA
  • Quick Stats:  25 cars, Heat 4th [6], A-main 8th [8]

 

Cappetta Finishes Eighth; Best Finish of the Season

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 at Lincoln Speedway on Saturday for the Barry Skelly Memorial.

Cappetta’s night started with a pill draw of 43 which usually would not be a great way to kick things off, but the number 43 holds a special place in Ashley’s heart, and she did not allow herself to be defeated as the number 43 kept appearing to her and her crew throughout the night. Cappetta lined up sixth for her heat race and drove her way up to fourth putting her in a redraw spot. Ashley drew the 8 for the start of the 25-lap Summer Series feature. Cappetta got up to fifth early in the race, “The track in the beginning was good and then I felt like I just protected my position for the second half of the race.” After running fifth for a few laps, Cappetta got passed and sent back to sixth where she would run until a caution on lap 16, the cautions hurt us.” Ashley would finish where she started in eighth, for her first top 10 and best finish of the season.

New Tires Continue to Challenge Cappetta

Despite a solid finish, the new Hoosier tires continue to throw a curve ball at Cappetta and the team, “The tires faded, and I wasn’t as comfortable at the end of the race.” In addition to the tires at the end of the race, Cappetta has been fighting a shoulder injury, “Those extra five laps hurt because of my shoulder, but I’m happy to be able to finish where we did.” Ashley said that the new tires aren’t as noticeable in the shorter heat races, but when it comes to the feature, there is definitely a difference, “We need to figure out the extra adjustments to make me comfortable through the entire night and feature.” Each week the team is learning something new when it comes to the tires. It is worth noting that this tire change came just as teams were finally getting comfortable with the new wing.

Cappetta Plugging Away at Weldon Sterner Memorial

Things are starting to fall into place for the Weldon Sterner Memorial at Lincoln Speedway on October 14 and Ashley has been hard at work behind the scenes. Sponsors are still rolling in and Ashley and Pat Sterner are still looking for a few more partners to put together the vision they have for the 20th anniversary of the race, “We have some exciting things planned for the fans and the racers that we can’t wait to share.”

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

Up Next

Lincoln Speedway, Saturday, August 26 at 7PM

Season Stats

11 races, 0 wins, 0 top 5’s, 1 top 10’s, 7 top 15’s

Trivia Question

What is Ashley’s uncle known for in the racing world?

The answer in the next press release!

Last week’s answer: Ashley started racing in 2012.

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 a wide variety of 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

(photo credit: Tim Bashore/WRT Speedwerx)

Broadcast coverage of select Lincoln 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]

Reinhardt Debuts in Grove Racing 45 With Pair of All Star Top Tens

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Michigan All Star Double On Tap This Weekend

Selinsgrove, PA – August 23, 2023

by Addicted2Dirt PR & Media Mgmt

Photo Credit:  Derick Kriner Photography

For the second time in the past month, opportunity knocked for Kyle Reinhardt.  In July it was a chance to run the Indy Race Parts No.71 in the High Limit Series race at Grandview Speedway, this time it was an offer to drive the Grove Racing No.45, recently vacated by Tim Shaffer, for the remainder of the All Star Circuit of Champions 2023 schedule.

Fans will still see Reinhardt behind the wheel of his familiar Capitol Renegade, Coors Banquet, Henry’s Wrecker Service No.91 a handful of times this year when the All Stars are not racing, but for now it was time to seize the opportunity and rejoin the traveling series he had logged many miles and races with in 2021 and 2022 when he toured full time with the series.

  • Date:  August 18, 2023
  • Info:  Grove Racing No.45 / All Star Circuit of Champions
  • Track:  Outlaw Speedway
  • City, State:   Dundee, NY
  • Quick Stats:  25 cars, Qualifying 10th, Heat 5th (3), A-main 8th (13)

  • Date:  August 20, 2023
  • Info:  Grove Racing No.45 / All Star Circuit of Champions
  • Track:  Selinsgrove Speedway
  • City, State:   Selinsgrove, PA
  • Quick Stats:  24 cars, Qualifying 8th, Heat 2nd (2), Dash 5th (3), A-main 10th (5)

New York Debut

Reinhardt strapped into the Grove Racing No.45 for the first time Friday night August 18th at Outlaw Speedway in Dundee, NY with the All Star Circuit of Champions.

Right out of the gate Reinhardt clicked off the 10th quickest lap overall in qualifying.  The start of the heat race didn’t go his way, costing him some track position but he was able to gather it up, find his rhythm, and bring home a 5th place finish.

The 35-lap A-main was a different story for Reinhardt.  He was able to move forward early and broke into the top ten by lap eight.  He continued to put up consistent laps on the slick surface to close in on the front of the pack.

On lap sixteen Reinhardt took possession of the 9th spot, then moved into 8th six laps later.  He held on to the spot to the checkered flag to complete a solid first night in the car.

 

Back Home in Pennsylvania

Sunday night the All Stars and the Grove Racing team rolled into familiar Pennsylvania territory for Reinhardt, Selinsgrove Speedway.  The big, fast half-mile track is a place where Reinhardt has a lot of laps and a lot of success, including numerous wins in both 360 and 410 sprint car competition, as well as track championships in both divisions.

Reinhardt looked strong again to start the night, turning in the 8th quickest lap in qualifying, backed up by a runner-up finish in his heat race and a 5th place run in the Dash.

Reinhardt took the green for the 30-lap A-main from the inside of row three and settled into the 6th position in the early going.  He held that spot until just before the halfway mark and despite being off a bit in the late going, still brought home a top ten finish.

“I think we got off on the right foot in the 45 car with two top tens. Definitely looking forward to working with Bryan and his guys moving forward.“, Reinhardt commented.

Sponsorship opportunities are available for the 2023 season.

Kyle can be contacted via [email protected].

Up Next

Reinhardt and the Grove Racing No.45 team will travel to Michigan for two All Star Circuit of Champions races on August 25th and 26th.  The series rolls into Tri-City Motor Speedway in Auburn, MI on Friday night and moves to Butler Speedway in Quincy, MI the following night.

The Neptune City, NJ native will hustle back to Pennsylvania to be ready to compete in the Capitol Renegade Clash at BAPS Motor Speedway on Sunday night in the Capitol Renegade, Coors Banquet, Henry’s Wrecker Service No.91 .

Follow Reinhardt’s social media channels listed below or check Addicted2DirtPR.com/Events for the latest schedule updates.

Season Stats

40 races, 1 wins, 5 top 5’s, 22 top 10’s, 29 top 15’s

 

Partner Spotlight

Coors Banquet Beer

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.

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!

 

(photo credit: Derick Kriner Photography)
Kyle Reinhardt [45] races Dylan Cisney [5] in All Star action at Selinsgrove Speedway on 8-20-2023 (photo credit: Derick Kriner 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 AND select PA Speedweek shows 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]

Austin Berry Suffers Issues Late at Port Royal

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Preparing to Take On Lucas Oil Late Model Tour This Weekend

Port Royal, PA – August 22, 2023

by Addicted2Dirt PR & Media Mgmt

Photo Credit:  Derick Kriner Photography

Austin Berry has been in the top ten at three other racetracks since his last finish there at Port Royal Speedway.  It’s been a frustrating stretch.  He has logged a podium finish at Clinton County, a 9th at Selinsgrove and a 10th at Hagerstown since his 5th place run at The Speed Palace in early June.

On the bright side, it hasn’t been a result of major issues.  Berry will tell you they just haven’t been very good.  He and the team have been working hard to get the balance back in the car at the Juniata County, PA oval.  They had it earlier this season and they were moving forward each time they hit the track.  Now, they find themselves searching for the right combination.

  • Date:  August 5, 2023
  • Track:  Port Royal Speedway
  • City, State:   Port Royal, PA
  • Quick Stats:  32 cars, Qualifying 16th, Heat 4th (3), A-main 21st (16)

 

Average Start

Berry kicked off his night with a 16th place qualifying effort aboard The Tire Mart Tire Pros of Harrisburg, Juniata Veterinary Clinic, Berry’s Siding & Seamless Gutter, SRI Performance / Stock Car Steel & Aluminum, VP Racing Fuels, JDS Racing, Locust Hill Custom Butcher Shop, Nathan Berry Beef Farm, Addicted2DirtPR.com, GO Lithium, Valvoline Pro-V Racing, Super Clean, Rocket Chassis, Austin Berry Racing No.86.

With four heat races slated for the 32-car field, every finishing position in the heat races would be worth four starting spots in the feature event.  From his 3rd place starting spot in the fourth heat race, Berry was unable to gain ground and ultimately slipped one spot to a 4th place finish, handing him the 16th starting spot in the main event.  It was a disappointing scenario for the Mifflin, PA driver, who has been working from behind in similar situations most of the season at Port Royal Speedway.

Track Position

The competition is so close these days in super late model competition that track position often makes or breaks your night.  There are a dozen cars or more in the starting lineup at Port Royal every week that can win the race if they are able to earn the right starting spot to give themselves a shot.  Had Berry been able to earn a runner-up finish in his heat, he would have likely started inside the top ten and had a much better chance at a top five finish.  From 16th, he would likely spend half the race working his way into the top ten, then wouldn’t have the tires left to gain more positions.

In the 25-lap A-main,  Berry was mired around 14th for a large part of the race, then climbed into the 13th spot and appeared to be building some forward momentum in for the final ten laps when an engine issue arose bringing an abrupt end to his run.

It has been a trying season for Berry, who didn’t have words for the latest setback he and his team will need to manage.

Be sure to visit Austin Berry Racing’s YouTube Channel at YouTube.com/AustinBerry86 to watch that video plus all the other the great content they provide!
 
Be sure to LIKE, COMMENT and SHARE the video, plus SUBSCRIBE so you are the first to know about all the great content they share!

 

Up Next

Berry and his team will spend this week swapping engines, going over the entire car and preparing to take on the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series at Port Royal Speedway on Friday and Saturday night during the two-day Rumble By the River.

The event features a split field on Friday night with Twin 25-lap $5,000 to win features.  The finale Saturday night will pay the winner a hefty $50,000.  A large field is expected to be in attendance and making the main event on Saturday night will be challenging for any team.

Berry’s full schedule can be found at Addicted2DirtPR.com/events and at AustinBerryRacing.com under Schedule.

Season Stats

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

 

Trivia Question

Last week’s trivia answer is, the dirt super late model accomplishment Austin Berry would most like to achieve at this point in his career is a multiple win season!

Now, on to this week’s question.  On which social media platforms will you find Austin Berry Racing content?

A.  TikTok

B.  Facebook

C.  YouTube

D.  X (formerly Twitter)

E.  All of the above

The answer in the next press release!

 

Partner Spotlight

Peterson Fluid Systems – Oil & Fuel System Components

Since the founding of Peterson Fluid Systems in 1977, Peterson Fluid Systems has endeavored to produce quality parts that are innovative and dependable. In 1990, the company changed ownership and all that can be said is. . . WOW! A new thrust of enthusiasm and development has propelled Peterson Fluid Systems to the forefront of high-performance automotive parts manufacturers. We built on that enthusiasm and continued to refine our products while introducing exciting new parts. In 2006 we moved into a brand new building and expanded from 12,000 sq. ft. to 33,000 sq. ft. In this new space we are able to continue building our high quality products and develop new exciting products for the future. Peterson Fluid Systems has been transformed from a small company that out-sourced all machine work and fabrication to a company that produces 95% of its products in-house, using state of the art CNC machining, CAD CAM Designing and a full fabrication facility.


All of the employees at Peterson Fluid Systems are aware of the company commitment to quality. This quality must extend from our designs and products to our customer service. The management at Peterson Fluid Systems realizes that each customer has a choice of where to purchase components. We also realize that many companies produce parts similar to those produced by Peterson Fluid Systems. At Peterson, we know that to establish our customers’ confidence and trust in our parts, we must excel in customer service, as well as product design and production. We realize that if a customer asks for next day shipping service, he can expect it. We also know that we should notify him of any problems with delivery of his parts that will not meet with his needs. Being a company that is staffed by people who have raced, we know that service is of utmost importance. The Peterson difference consists of our unending commitment to “Quality Without Compromise”. Quality in product design and production. Quality in customer service and technical support. Quality in every aspect of our business.

Made in the USA

Peterson is committed to producing all of our products in our facility in the USA. It is not the cheapest option, but we feel it is the way to best control quality and also respond to feedback we get from racers about improvements we can make to help them succeed. We are very proud to say our products are made in the USA and believe the quality shows.

Quality Without Compromise

At Peterson Fluid Systems, a team of highly skilled people have been assembled to design, produce, deliver and service our products. After many hours of research and development, many new and innovative parts have been produced. Also, the re-design and improvement of existing products has resulted in a wide variety of leading edge components in oil and fuel system assemblies. Evidence of the Peterson quality is shown by the fact that Peterson parts have been on winning cars at the Indy 500, Daytona, Charlotte, Michigan, The Brickyard, Talladega, Watkins Glen, World 100, The Knoxville Nationals, The “Historical Big One” Sprint Car Race, and at many Short Tracks across the country. As you can see, Peterson parts are the choice of winners from NASCAR to IndyCar, The World of Outlaws, as well as winners in all other forms of racing.

You might ask, “Will Peterson parts make me win?” We do know that, due to Peterson’s commitment to quality, they probably won’t fail and make you lose.

 

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

Austin Berry Racing testing August 16th at BAPS Motor Speedway (photo credit: Jeremy Zarfos Photography)

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 / Stock Car Steel & Aluminum

VP Racing Fuels

JDS Racing

Locust Hill Custom Butcher Shop

Nathan Berry Beef Farm

Addicted2DirtPR.com

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

Rocket Chassis

PUBLIC RELATIONS

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Newlin Extends String of Top Ten Finishes to Five

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Team Will Return to Williams Grove September 1st

Mechanicsburg, PA – August 22, 2023

by Addicted2Dirt PR & Media Mgmt

Photo Credit:  Jeremy Zarfos Photography

In case you haven’t noticed, Zach Newlin has been a consistent contender this summer in 358 sprint car competition.

It started with a hard charger award in early May.  A few weeks later there was a podium finish.  That was followed by a 23rd to 6th drive at BAPS Motor Speedway.  In July, he reached victory lane at Williams Grove Speedway.

Now the calendar has turned to August and Newlin is still performing.  Friday night he scored two top ten finishes in two feature events, and he had to get his elbows up to get it done.

 

  • Date:  8/18/23
  • Track:  Williams Grove Speedway
  • City, State:   Mechanicsburg, PA
  • 8/4 Makeup Summer Series Feature:  A-main 8th (19)
  • Quick Stats:  30 cars, Heat 3rd (7), A-main 6th (9)

 

Let's Try This Again

Back on August 4th, Newlin had a rough qualifying night that saw him unable to dig out of an early hole that stemmed from an unlucky pill draw.  Before the feature could be run that night, the rain came.  Now, two weeks later, that feature rolled to the green to kick off the night at Williams Grove Speedway with the Millerstown, PA wheelman in the 19th starting spot.

When the green flag dropped on the 25-lap 358 Sprint Car Summer Series makeup feature, Newlin was ready to put the qualifying challenges of two weeks prior in the rear view mirror.

In the early going he reached 14th but was still mired there at the halfway point.  That’s when the Manchester Hydraulics, Marlow’s Metal Fabrication, Safety Kleen, Lee Chassis Repair & Components, Will’s Lawncare, Mansberger Motorsports No.21m came alive.

Newlin navigated his way to 12th on lap fourteen, then cracked the top ten on lap sixteen.  One lap later he climbed to 8th.  He held on to finish there, completing a solid recovery with a strong run.

 

Consistency Is Key

Thirty teams were on hand for the regular show Friday night at Williams Grove, which set heat lineups by the track’s handicapping system and the feature lineup was ‘heads up’ based on the heat race finishes.

Newlin started 7th in the third and final heat race of the evening.  He made quick work of the cars directly in front of him, racing into 5th on the opening lap.  He continued his push, claiming 4th on the following circuit and eventually 3rd on lap seven.  He pulled even with Justin Foster coming to the checkered flag but fell 0.030 seconds short of a runner-up finish.

The heat race charge provided Newlin with the 9th starting spot for the 20-lap A-main.  On the initial start he slipped back a couple spots but recovered within two trips around the legendary Mechanicsburg, PA half-mile. 

Once he found his rhythm, Newlin began to chip away toward the top five.  He took the 8th spot on lap three, then 7th the next time around.  A few laps later he moved into 6th and began his pursuit of Kody Hartlaub for a spot in the top five.

It never materialized and Newlin closed out the night with a 6th place finish.  The productive night brought his streak of top ten finishes to five, including a win in late July in the Manchester Hydraulics, Marlow’s Metal Fabrication, Safety Kleen, Lee Chassis Repair & Components, Will’s Lawncare, Mansberger Motorsports No.21m.

“We haven’t been out of the top ten anywhere we have gone with this car since May 5th, and that was an 11th place finish.“, Newlin said.  “We passed a lot of cars tonight.  We went forward every time we hit the track.  Almost had second in our heat from seventh.”

“It feels good to have Dan’s (Mansberger) car running the way it should be.  We struggled with odd issues and bad luck the last couple years, so it’s good to finally have things going our way and showing what we are capable of.  You have to be consistent and be there first, then the wins will come.  We have one so far and hopefully we can get a couple more before the season ends.“

 

Up Next

Zach and the Mansberger Motorsports team will return to Williams Grove Speedway on Friday, September 1st looking to continue their climb up the season point standings at the track.  Newlin currently sits 5th on that list.

 

Season Stats

8 races, 1 wins, 2 top 5’s, 5 top 10’s, 6 top 15’s

 

Trivia Question

The answer to our last trivia question is Zach won the Williams Grove Speedway 358 sprint car Rookie of the Year award in 2020!

Now, on to this week’s question!  Did you know Zach has won the Hard Charger Award two time at Port Royal Speedway’s 410 Sprint Car Labor Day Classic?  What years did he win that award?

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

(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

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Trever Feathers Notches Top Ten Finish To Cap Solid Outing

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Lucas Oil Late Models Rumble By the River Up Next

Port Royal, PA – August 22, 2023

by Addicted2Dirt PR & Media Mgmt

Photo Credit:  Jeremy Zarfos Photography

Since debuting his new Team Zero Bloomquist car in early July, Trever Feathers has shown the level of performance and overall consistency he expects of himself and his team.  Sure, there are still off nights, like when he struggled at Hagerstown last weekend, but that will always be part of racing.

Coming into Saturday night’s event at Port Royal Speedway, Feathers had recorded a win and a runner-up finish in two starts with the new car at the Pennsylvania fairgrounds half-mile.  He was looking to keep that streak of podium finishes going on Port Royal’s $5,000 to win Living Legends Dream Race night.

  • Date:  August 19, 2023
  • Track:  Port Royal Speedway
  • City, State:   Port Royal, PA
  • Quick Stats:  32 cars, Qualifying 13th, Heat 3rd (3), A-main 8th (11)

 

Keep the Momentum Going

Feathers put himself in good position by kicking off the night with the 13th quickest time trial lap despite going out 28th in the qualifying order.  Although he wasn’t able to advance in the heat race, he held his ground and brought home a 3rd place finish in the 8-lap qualifying race.

“We were off just a tick in the heat race but it was pretty much one preferred line through the middle, so I think we pretty much got what we could get in that one.“, Feathers commented.

The McFarland Custom Painting & Wall Coverings, Larry Royston’s Septic Services, Martins Pumping Service, Feathers & Sons Roofing, North River Farm, Leggett Engine Research, Hot Rod Septic Treatment, Team Zero Race Cars, Shane McDowell Racing, Coffelt Graphics, Larry Royston Properties, Larry Royston Equipment, Fox Racing Shox, Bo Feathers Racing, Clem’s Garage, No.20 lined up 11th for the 25-lap feature event.  After slipping a few spots on the initial start, Feathers found his rhythm and broke into the top ten on lap seven.

Feathers continued to grind and worked his way further inside the top ten, ultimately coming home with an 8th place finish when the checkers waived.

“We have some balance stuff to work on.  We have been a lot better lately with this Team Zero car but we aren’t quite where we need to be yet.  We’re close.  We’ll keep chipping away at it.“, Feathers said.

“We had a rough week last week at Hagerstown.  We broke a transmission, which broke the drive shaft and damaged the rear end, so we had a lot of work to do this past week to be ready for (Port Royal) tonight.  With all that, tonight wasn’t a bad run for us.“

 

Up Next

Feathers will return to Port Royal Speedway for this weekend’s 2-day Lucas Oil Dirt Late Model Series Rumble By the River.  Friday night August 25th the field will be split to compete in two $5,000 to win features and the following night all eyes will be on the team who can make the field for the $50,000 to win finale.

“It’s going to be a tough field here (at Port Royal) next weekend with the Lucas Oil guys in town.  We will give it our best and try to find a way into the big show Saturday night.  Hopefully things will go our way.“, Feathers added.

Stay tuned to Trever’s social media outlets listed below or check Addicted2DirtPR.com/Events to find his latest schedule at any time.

Season Stats

17 races, 1 wins, 5 top 5’s, 8 top 10’s, 11 top 15’s

 

Sponsorship opportunities are available for the 2023 season.

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

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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 (20) races Alex Ferree (1C) at Port Royal Speedway on 8-19-2023 (photo credit: Jeremy Zarfos Photography)

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

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

Larry Royston’s Septic Services

Martins Pumping Service

McFarland Custom Painting & Wall Coverings

Hot Rod Septic Treatment

North River Farm

Leggett Engine Research

Feathers & Sons Roofing

Coffelt Graphics

Larry Royston Properties

Larry Royston Equipment

Team Zero Race Cars

Shane McDowell Racing

Fox Racing Shox

Bo Feathers Racing

Clem’s Garage

In Memory of Nathan McCoy

SPECIAL THANKS

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

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

PUBLIC RELATIONS

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

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

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

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

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

Contact us via Email at:  [email protected]