Jones, Guidace, Blazak, Moore and Bova also Score
Mercer, PA (May 18, 2013): Cowboy Brian Steinman stole the show at Mercer Raceway Park when he received his motorized all-terrain wheelchair, which was built especially for him by Trac Fabrication of nearby Volant, PA. Steinman’s chair was made possible by a grant from the Steven King Foundation and the generosity of the racing community. In a show of love and support, the racers and their crews joined him on the frontstretch for the presentation during the intermission.
Scott Priester scored the victory for Martha Dionise in the 410 Sprints, sponsored by Luxaire Heating & Cooling and New Wilmington Motors. Earlier in the evening, when Priester pulled his pill for heat races, it was number 24. “I just had that feeling that we would win that one for Cowboy,” said the veteran car owner. It was her first win since 2009, when Mike Lutz took the purple and white colors to victory lane. Priester was greeted by Steinman when he came across the track to do his post-race interview. He dedicated the win to his friend.
C.J. Jones conquered the Bonnell’s Collision Center Outlaw Sprint Warriors. Frankie Guidace topped his arch rival, Jimmy Holden, in the Approved Toilet Rentals 358 Modifieds. Pete Blazak returned to victory lane in the Mini Stocks, which are now racing for Eperthener’s Auto Wrecking and Ray’s Racing Collectibles. Rusty Moore benefitted from a late-race restart to pass Curtis Bish for the lead and the win in the Precise Racing Products Stock Cars. The final go went to Cody Bova, who was substituting for his brother Jacob in the Modified Lites racing for Big Daddy’s Speed Center and Rock Concrete.
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“We needed that one big time,” Holtgraver gushed after his victory. He was shut out after taking the checkers in the Ronald Laney Memorial at East Bay Raceway Park, back in February. Holtgraver, who was exceptionally good in traffic, noted “when Eric (Williams) was leading, I could get to him and stay right with him, but it could have gone either way.” After Holtgraver took the lead with just a few laps remaining, he was glad that he did not encounter too much traffic, as fellow All Star Cap Henry was on the march.
“We’re three for three, I love opening night,” exclaimed Spithaler after exiting the car. He had to work hard, especially on the last lap, to gain the victory. “I thought that I was faster, but I didn’t know if I would be able to get by without a little help from the lapped traffic.” He got the break that he needed on the last lap, as he managed to scoot between a lapped car and leader Scott Priester. Spithaler then got a scare on the final circuit when his wing came apart entering turn three. The sound of the air coming off the damaged wing caused him to think that he was blowing some fluid from the engine, but he was relieved to see that the side of the car was clean.
