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Clauss Nabs Diamond; Heimbach Takes Gunn

Clauss Nabs Diamond; Heimbach Takes Gunn

NUMBERS: A big crowd turned out at Big Diamond Raceway to watch United Racing Company sprint-car action Friday. (Tim Moran Photo)

Friday

MINERSVILLE, Pa. — Seventeen-year-old sprint-car rookie David Gravel from Watertown, Conn., had a perfect night in United Racing Company sprint-car competition Friday night at Big Diamond Raceway. That is until post-race technical inspection.
Gravel, who led all 25 laps of the feature, was disqualified because of an engine infraction, handing the triumph to Jason Clauss. It was the first victory of the season for Clauss and the fourth of his career.
Becca Anderson finished second, with point-leader Curt Michael, Kramer Williamson and Robbie Stillwaggon rounded out the top five.
The finish:
Jason Clauss, Becca Anderson, Curt Michael, Kramer Williamson, Robbie Stillwaggon, Kevin Darling, Michael Carber, Danny Massey, Ken Carberry, Art Liedl, Jimmy Reppert, Dave Gabel, Tim Hogue, Gary Gollub, Mark Bitner, Brett Schoenly, Rory Janne, Joey Biasi, Davey Sammons, J.J. Grasso, Dave Ely, Josh Weller, Kyle Purks, Ed Aikin.

Saturday

SELINSGROVE, Pa. — The United Racing Company Sprint Car Series returned to Selinsgrove Speedway on Saturday night for the 28th- annual Jack Gunn Memorial and local-favorite Blane Heimbach rallied home the winner. 
For Heimbach, it was his third time winning the prestigious race and in doing so, he earned $3,500. Heimbach took the lead from Pat Cannon on lap 25 of the half-mile oval and pulled away for the victory.
Cannon finished second, followed by Larry Kelleher, Curt Michael and Nate Snyder.
Forty cars were on hand.
The finish:
Blane Heimbach, Pat Cannon, Larry Kelleher, Curt Michael, Nate Snyder, Dave Ely, Phil Walter, Kyle Purks, Ken Carberry, Mark Bitner, Ed Aikin, Mike Walter, Davey Sammons, Adam Gordon, Rory Janne, Cody Keller, Chris Coyle, Colby Womer, Ryan Kissinger, Duane Hausteller, Danny Massey, Justin Collett, Chuck Palmucci, Becca Anderson, Davey Franek, Brett Schoenly. 









 














 








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