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HOVIS RUSH SERIES TO CLOSE OUT 2024 SEASON AT LERNERVILLE THIS WEEKEND; $20,000 FLYNN'S TIRE/GUNTER'S HONEY LATE MODEL TOUR TITLE TO BE DETERMINED; RUSH SPORTSMAN MOD MFG NIGHT & RUSH SPRINTS TO ALSO TAKE PLACE
By Mike Leone October 5, 2024
(Sarver, PA)...The Hovis Auto & Truck Supply RUSH Racing Series presented by Born2Run Lubricants will have a tripleheader of action this weekend (October 10-12) at Lernerville Speedway for the "Steel City Stampede". The RUSH Late Model Flynn's Tire/Gunter's Honey Touring Series finale that will determine the $20,000 to-win championship. The RUSH Sportsman Modifieds in their "Manufacturers Night" presented by MSD Performance and the RUSH Sprint Cars Sunbelt Rentals Weekly Series will also be in action. The rain date is Sunday. The event will be streamed live on Dirt.TV.
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BRANDON BURGOON'S 1ST CAREER HOVIS RUSH LATE MODEL FLYNN'S TIRE/GUNTER'S HONEY TOUR VICTORY IS WORTH $10,000 IN NIGHT 2 OF "BILL HENDREN MEMORIAL" PRESENTED BY FK ROD ENDS & CITY CHEVROLET; 52 CARS COMPETE OVER THE 2 NIGHTS AT PITTSBURGH
By Mike Leone October 5, 2024
(Imperial, PA)...The Hovis Auto & Truck Supply RUSH Dirt Late Model Flynn’s Tire/Gunter’s Honey Touring Series returned to Pittsburgh PA Motor Speedway on Saturday for the second straight night and fourth and final time of the 2024 season. Race #13 of the 2024 season, which was Night 2 of the “Bill Hendren Memorial” presented by FK Rod Ends and City Chevrolet, was part of the “Pittsburgher 100” weekend with the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series and was run contested in front of a packed grandstand and live on FloRacing. Forty-six cars were on hand as a total of 52 different ones competed over the two nights from eight different states and Ontario, Canada. The average car count for the four PPMS races was 47.5! Also special thanks to sponsors Pro Fabrication, Hendren Racing Engines, All Interior Painting, Goble Motorsports, West Mifflin Collision, Stan's Transmission, and Branden Lockwich.
Brandon Burgoon couldn't have picked a better time to capture his first career Flynn's Tire/Gunter's Honey Touring Series victory. The 2023 and 2024 PPMS City Chevrolet Track Pack Champion passed South Carolina invader Chris Steele on lap seven for the lead in the "Bill Hendren Memorial" feature. And even though Burgoon was never seriously challenged over the course of the 40-lap event, he had to navigate lapped traffic and several late race cautions that created double-file restarts to capture his biggest career win worth $10,000! Burgoon became the second driver to win their first career Tour race in as many nights and fourth of the season (Brock Pinkerous, Dave Hess, Jr. & Mason Zeigler). Burgoon also became the eighth different driver to celebrate in the Landrum Performance Springs victory lane of the season.
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MASON ZEIGLER CHARGES FROM 12TH TO WIN NIGHT 1 OF THE “BILL HENDREN MEMOIRIAL”PRESENTED BY RD HOLDER OIL CO AT PITTSBURGH FOR HIS 1ST CAREER HOVIS RUSH LATE MODEL FLYNN’S TIRE/GUNTER’S HONEY TOUR VICTORY WORTH $4000
By Mike Leone October 4, 2024
(Imperial, PA)...After two rainouts, the Hovis Auto & Truck Supply RUSH Dirt Late Model Flynn’s Tire/Gunter’s Honey Touring Series finally returned to action on Friday night at Pittsburgh PA Motor Speedway for the first time in eight weeks. Race #12 of the 2024 season, which was Night 1 of the “Bill Hendren Memorial” presented by RD Holder Oil Company along with support from Precise Racing Products, attracted 51 cars from eight states plus Ontario, Canada. It marked the highest car count for a Chevrolet Performance Pro Late Models in the history of PPMS and for a Hendren Memorial event! The event was streamed live on FloRacing part of the “Pittsburgher 100” weekend with the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series.
In his third year of trying, Mason Zeigler was finally able to capture his first career Flynn’s Tire/Gunter’s Honey Touring Series victory. After finishing sixth in the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series feature, the Super Late Model and Modified standout charged from the 12th starting spot and passed PPMS standout Brandon Burgoon on lap 14 for the lead. Zeigler then dominated the second half of the 30-lap feature for the $4,000 victory to become the season’s seventh different winner to reach the Landrum Performance Springs victory lane. Zeigler also earned the “Pedal Down” Hard Charger honors and received a $50 gift card from Precise Racing Products.
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HOVIS AUTO & TRUCK SUPPLY ALONG WITH BORN2RUN LUBRICANTS CONTINUE STRONG PARTNERSHIP WITH RUSH RACING SERIES AS THEY RENEW BRANDING & PRESENTING SPONSORSHIP THROUGH 2027
By Mike Leone October 3, 2024
(Pulaski, PA)...RUSH Racing Series Directors Vicki Emig and Mike Leone are pleased to announce that Hovis Auto & Truck Supply along with Born2Run Lubricants have renewed their very successful partnership and will continue to be the branding and presenting sponsors of the entire RUSH Series through at least the 2027 season! Hovis and Born2Run are in the midst of completing their third year of their premier Series sponsorship. The Hovis and Born2Run logos will continue to adorn all of the logos of the entire RUSH Racing Series logo, including those of the RUSH Late Models, RUSH Sprint Cars, RUSH Sportsman Modifieds, RUSH Pro Mods, and RUSH Stock Cars and be recognized simultaneously with the RUSH brand throughout the nation!
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"BILL HENDREN MEMORIAL" PRESENTED BY FK ROD ENDS & CITY CHEVROLET SET FOR THIS WEEKEND AT PITTSBURGH; $4000 TO-WIN FRIDAY PRESENTED BY RD HOLDER OIL CO & $10,000 TO-WIN SATURDAY FOR HOVIS RUSH LATE MODEL FLYNN'S TIRE/GUNTER'S HONEY TOUR PART OF THE "PITTSBURGHER 100"
By Mike Leone October 1, 2024
(Imperial, PA)...The Hovis Auto & Truck Supply RUSH Dirt Late Model Flynn's Tire/Gunter's Honey Touring Series is set to return to action this weekend at Pittsburgh PA Motor Speedway for the annual "Bill Hendren Memorial" part of the "Pittsburgher 100" weekend with the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series. Friday night (October 4) will be a complete show for $4,000 to-win, while Saturday night (October 5) will be a complete show for $10,000 to-win! The following sponsors have made the "Bill Hendren Memorial" possible: FK Rod Ends, City Chevrolet, Pro Fab, Hendren Racing Engines, West Mifflin Collision, All Interior Painting, RD Holder Oil Company, Stan's Transmission, Precise Racing Products and Branden Lockwich. Warm-ups get underway both nights at 6 p.m. Action will be streamed live by FloRacing.
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RAIN & SATURATED GROUNDS WASH OUT HOVIS RUSH LATE MODEL FLYNN'S TIRE/GUNTER'S HONEY TOUR EVENT AT TYLER COUNTY ON SUNDAY
By Mike Leone September 1, 2024
(Middlebourne, WV)...Heavy rain throughout the day and night on Saturday, coupled with additional showers on Sunday morning on top of the already saturated the grounds, forced the cancellation of the Hovis Auto & Truck Supply RUSH Late Model Flynn's Tire/Gunter Honey's Touring Series event scheduled for Sunday night at Tyler County Speedway part of the "Hillbilly 100" with the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series. All four tries at completing the three Tour events at Tyler County Speedway in 2024 were unsuccessful. It also made for another weekend washout following Saturday's rain out at Tri-City Raceway Park, and marked the 13th weather cancellation/postponement of an unprecedented and trying season of battling Mother Nature.
Up next will be the "Bill Hendren Memorial" part of the "Pittsburgher" with the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series live on FloRacing at Pittsburgh PA Motor Speedway in Imperial, Pa. on October
4-5. Friday's event will pay $4,000 to-win with $10,000 on the line on Saturday night.
RAIN WASHES OUT HOVIS RUSH LATE MODEL FLYNN'S TIRE/GUNTER'S HONEY TOUR EVENT SATURDAY AT TRI-CITY
By Mike Leone August 31, 2024
(Franklin, PA)...Morning rain that left the facility saturated and the continued threat of rain throughout the afternoon has forced Tri-City Raceway Park to cancel Saturday's Hovis Auto & Truck Supply RUSH Late Model Flynn's Tire/Gunter's Honey Touring Series event. It marked the 12th time this season weather has either cancelled or postponed Tour events.
Up next will be Tyler County Speedway in Middlebourne, WV on Sunday (September 1) for the $4,000 to-win "Cider Jug 40" part of the "Hillbilly 100" with the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series live on FloRacing. Pits open at 2 p.m. with warm-ups at 6 p.m. followed by qualifying and racing.
CAREER 1ST HOVIS RUSH LATE MODEL WINS FOR YOUNGSTERS ASHTON BRIGGS & BEN EASLER; CHAS WOLBERT WINS TWICE TO TAKE OVER RUSH SPORTSMAN MOD POINTS LEAD; WIN #17 FOR ZAIN HARVEY TIES RUSH PRO MOD RECORD
By Marcie Barlow August 29, 2024
(Pulaski, PA)...Ashton Briggs and Ben Easler added their names to the Hovis Auto & Truck Supply RUSH Racing Series presented by Born2Run Lubricants record books as they both captured their career first victories RUSH Late Model victories last weekend. Veterans Jeremy Wonderling and Kyle Hardy added to their win totals in RUSH Late Model action as both tallied two victories. Blaze Myers was the victor in Hovis RUSH Sprint Car action at Lernerville Speedway for the first time this season. Chas Wolbert visited victory lane twice in Hovis RUSH Sportsman Modified action to take over the points lead.
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RETURN TRIP TO TRI-CITY FOR HOVIS RUSH LATE MODEL FLYNN'S TIRE/GUNTER'S HONEY TOUR ON SATURDAY FOLLOWED BY TYLER COUNTY ON SUNDAY PART OF "HILLBILLY 100" WITH LUCAS OIL LATE MODELS
By Mike Leone August 28, 2024
(Pulaski, PA)...After an ultra-successful "Manufacturers Night" presented by MSD Performance that saw 54 racers compete at Eriez Speedway on August 11, the Hovis Auto & Truck Supply RUSH Dirt Late Model Flynn's Tire/Gunter's Honey Touring Series is set for a doubleheader holiday weekend in Pennsylvania and West Virginia. On Saturday (August 31), the Tour returns to Tri-City Raceway Park in Franklin, PA followed on Sunday (September 1) by Tyler County Speedway in Middlebourne, WV for the "Cider Jug 40", which will take place as part of the "Hillbilly 100" with the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series. Sunday's event will be streamed live on FloRacing. On track action gets underway at 6:30 p.m. on Saturday and 6 on Sunday.
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TRAVIS CAMPBELL WINS 1ST OF 2024 IN HOVIS RUSH LATE MODEL CITY CHEVROLET WEEKLY SERIES ACTION AT WINCHESTER; POINTS LEADERS JOHN MOLLICK (RUSH SPRINTS) ZAIN HARVEY (RUSH PRO MODS) & KADEN MICHAEL (RUSH STOCKS) KEEP ON WINNING
By Marcie Barlow August 16, 2024
(Pulaski, PA)...The action in the various Hovis Auto & Truck Supply RUSH Racing Series divisions presented by Born2Run Lubricants continued as Jeremy Wonderling and Bryce Davis scored victories in Hovis Auto & Truck Supply RUSH Dirt Late Model Flynn’s Tire/Gunter’s Honey Touring Series this past weekend. Travis Campbell won his first of 2024 in the RUSH Late Models at Winchester Speedway. Zain Harvey’s impressive season in RUSH Pro Mod action saw him tally two more wins in RUSH weekly action. Ayden Cipriano visited victory lane in RUSH Sportsman Modified action and John Mollick and Blaze Myers split the RUSH Sprint Car wins this past weekend. Kaden Michael continued his lead in the RUSH Stock Cars with a win at Eriez Speedway.
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JEREMY WONDERLING TOPS ERIEZ RECORD 55-CAR FIELD FOR 4TH HOVIS RUSH LATE MODEL FLYNN'S TIRE/GUNTER'S HONEY TOUR VICTORY OF 2024; OVER $32,500 IN VALUABLE PRODUCTS AWARDED FOR "MANUFACTURERS NIGHT" PRESENTED BY MSD
By Mike Leone August 11, 2024
(Erie, PA)...After two previous rain outs this season at Eriez Speedway for the Flynn's Tire/Gunter's Honey Touring Series, the third time was a charm on Sunday. Hovis Auto & Truck Supply RUSH Dirt Late Model Series presented by Born2Run Lubricants racers participated in the 13th annual "Manufacturers Night" presented by MSD Performance and shared in more than $32,500 in valuable products! A season high 55 cars, which was an all-time record high car count at Eriez for Pro Late Models, were on hand for race #11 of the 2024 season! Mother nature tried to intervene with periodic showers and drizzle throughout the day and evening, but the show was completed without much delay and the Alexander Family had the Eriez surface in excellent condition. Also, competing RUSH Stock Car drivers shared in more than $6,000 of product giveaways for their "Manufacturers Night" presented by MSD bringing the night's total to more than $39,000!
Jeremy Wonderling completed the two-night $6,000 western Pennsylvania sweep for the Flynn's Tour/Gunter's Honey Touring Series. It was a statement weekend for the four-time Series champion by passing points leader Brock Pinkerous both on Saturday at Marion Center Raceway and Sunday at a damp Eriez Speedway. After getting by Pinkerous early in Sunday's 30-lap feature, Wonderling came out on top of the four-car battle after a late charge by track standouts Jason Genco and Dave Hess, Jr. Wonderling doubled his leading win total this weekend to four for the season and closed the gap on Pinkerous in the battle for the $20,000 to-win championship.
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JEREMY WONDERLING OUT-DUELS BROCK PINKEROUS TO REMAIN UNDEFEATED AT MARION CENTER IN HOVIS RUSH LATE MODEL FLYNN'S TIRE/GUNTER'S HONEY TOUR EVENTS WITH HIS 3RD WIN IN 3 TRIES
By Mike Leone August 10, 2024
(Marion Center, PA)...The Hovis Auto & Truck Supply RUSH Dirt Late Model Flynn’s Tire/Gunter's Honey Touring Series was blessed with a beautiful race day on Saturday for the second time this season at Marion Center Raceway. Race #10 of the 2024 season beat the prior all-time Marion Center car count record for Pro Late Models of 29 set at the first show on June 8, 2024 with 32 cars from five states plus Ontario, Canada!
Jeremy Wonderling has taken a liking to Marion Center. Last year, Wonderling won the first ever Flynn's Tire/Gunter's Honey Tour event at the 1/4-mile track with a last lap pass. Earlier this season, Wonderling emerged victorious in a race that had three different leaders and four lead changes. On Saturday night, Wonderling won another thriller by passing points leader Brock Pinkerous then staving him off through lapped traffic to win the 30-lap feature worth $3,000! Wonderling is now three-for-three in Tour events at Marion Center following his leading third Tour win of 2024.
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BRYCE DAVIS REMEMBERS HIS UNCLE TO PERFECTION BY SWEEPING THE NIGHT AT WOODHULL; DAVIS SETS FAST TIME, WINS HIS HEAT, THE SUNOCO DASH & CAPS IT OFF BY GARNERING THE $4000 “DARWIN DAVIS MEMORIAL” FOR THE HOVIS RUSH LATE MODEL FLYNN’S TIRE/GUNTER’S HONEY TOUR
By Mike Leone August 7, 2024
(Woodhull, NY)...After the 11th postponement of the weather challenged 2024 season for the Hovis Auto & Truck Supply RUSH Dirt Late Model Flynn’s Tire/Gunter’s Honey Touring Series on Tuesday at Woodhull, better conditions were present on Wednesday, albeit overcast with a sprinkle here and there and unseasonably cool temperatures, for the “Darwin Davis Memorial”. It was the second straight year to remember Davis- a former racer around the Woodhull area, who lost his life in a tragic automobile accident in 2008. Race #9 of 2024 began a busy three-race week for the cars and stars of the Tour.
One year ago, Bryce Davis came up one position short as it was eventual four-time Series Champion, Jeremy Wonderling, winning the event. This time, Davis had a flawless night. The 2017 Series Champion set fast time in FK Rod Ends “Shock the Clock” Qualifying, won his FK Rod Ends heat race, captured the Sunoco Dash, and then capped it off by winning the “Darwin Davis Memorial” feature. Davis passed Brock Pinkerous on lap two and held off the 14-year-old Series points leader throughout the duration of the 30-lap feature for the $4,000 payday. It was the second win of the season for Davis, who has won more than $17,600 over the past five events!
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CAREER 1ST HOVIS RUSH LATE MODEL WIN FOR MICHAEL MORELAND COMES AT TYLER COUNTY WHILE PAUL GRIGSBY & KURT STEBBINS CAPTURE 1ST WINS OF 2024; BRENT RHEBERGEN BACK IN VICTORY LANE WINNING 1ST RUSH SPRINT RACE AT BLANKET HILL
By Marcie Barlow August 1, 2024
(Pulaski, PA)...The weather was hot and so was the Hovis Auto & Truck Supply RUSH Racing Series action presented by Born2Run Lubricants last weekend. Michael Moreland was a new RUSH Late Model winner at Tyler County, while Paul Grigsby and Kurt Stebbins both won for the first time in 2024. Michael Norris scored his second consecutive victory at Pittsburgh in the "Jook George Steel City Classic". Brent Rhebergen won for the second straight Sunday evening in RUSH Sprint Cars- this time in the first ever appearance at Blanket Hill Speedway! Zain Harvey added two wins to his total in RUSH Pro Mod action, while standouts Chas Wolbert, Kole Holden and Ayden Cipriano scored wins in RUSH Sportsman Modified action.
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MICHAEL NORRIS WINS $7010 "JOOK GEORGE STEEL CITY CLASSIC" FOR 4TH TIME IN 5 YEARS AT PITTSBURGH FOR HOVIS RUSH LATE MODELS; BECOMES 6TH DIFFERENT WINNER IN 8 FLYNN'S TIRE/GUNTER'S HONEY TOUR RACES AS 46 CARS COMPETE
By Mike Leone July 27, 2024
(Imperial, PA)...The 35th annual "Jook George Steel City Classic" presented by All Interior Painting for the Hovis Auto & Truck Supply RUSH Dirt Late Model Series presented by Born2Run Lubricants was held on Saturday night at Pittsburgh PA Motor Speedway. Race #8 of the 2024 Flynn's Tire/Gunter's Honey Touring Series season was the second visit to "Dirt's Monster Half-Mile" and attracted 46 cars from six states. Special thanks to event coordinator Branden Lockwich, who brought approximately $19,000 to the event, which was added to the typical RUSH Tour purse thanks to so many gracious sponsors and contributors. The event and was streamed live by The Cushion.
For the fourth time in five years, Michael Norris stood in the Landrum Performance victory lane for the "Jook George Steel City Classic". Norris started in third, but was as far back as fifth on lap 17 before charging forward and made the winning pass on lap 29 from Kyle Lukon. Norris went unchallenged over the final laps of the 40-lap feature to become the 6th different winner in eight Flynn's Tire/Gunter's Honey Touring Series events this season. Norris earned $6,010 from the base purse along with the $1,000 bonus for contributing to the event from Lockwich and track owner Blair Cress, Jr.! Norris now has seven career Touring Series victories with six of them coming at Pittsburgh as he won also the 2021 "Bill Hendren Memorial" and the 2022 "Herb Scott Memorial".
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CAREER 1ST HOVIS RUSH LATE MODEL WIN FOR CORY SINES COMES AT
RACEWAY 7; MICHAEL NORRIS TUNES UP FOR THE "JOOK GEORGE" AT PITTSBURGH WITH HIS 1ST RUSH LATE MODEL WIN OF 2024; BRENT RHEBERGEN'S 53RD TRI-CITY WIN IS A CAREER 1ST IN A SPRINT CAR
By Marcie Barlow July 25, 2024
(Pulaski, PA)...All five of the Hovis Auto & Truck Supply RUSH Racing Series divisions presented by Born2Run Lubricants were in action this past weekend as Mother Nature produced three beautiful race days.
Cory Sines entered the record books in the RUSH Late Models as he scored his career first victory last week at Raceway 7. Several familiar also faces graced the victory lane; one in a division that you may not have expected as veteran E-Mod and Super Late Model racer Brent Rhebergen captured his career first Sprint Car win at Tri-City Raceway Park. Zain Harvey continued his winning ways in the RUSH Pro Mods collecting the $2,000 payday at Bradford Speedway. Standouts Chas Wolbert and Rob Kristyak adding RUSH Sportsman Modified Wedge Motorsports "Route 7 Rumble" Series wins.
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BROCK PINKEROUS BECOMES 1ST TIME WINNER OF "BILL LAW MEMORIAL" WITH HIS 2ND FLYNN'S TIRE/GUNTER'S HONEY TOURING SERIES WIN OF 2024 AS 43 HOVIS RUSH LATE MODELS COMPETE AT STATELINE
By Mike Leone July 20, 2024
(Busti, NY)...After four straight rainouts since the last completed event at Lernerville Speedway on June 22, the Hovis Auto & Truck Supply RUSH Dirt Late Model Flynn's Tire/Gunter's Honey Touring Series finally returned to action on Saturday night for the twice rained out "Bill Law Memorial". Sunshine and 80-degree weather was present for race #7 of the 2024 season as 43 cars were on hand tying an event record from 2021! The event paid tribute to the late Law, who had the first Crate Late Model in the Northeast more than 17 years ago. Law was a huge supporter of racing in the region and helped kick-start the racing career of his grandson, Kyle Murray, who has competed over the years in a RUSH Late Model.
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FIRST HOVIS RUSH LATE MODEL WINS FOR CLATE COPEMAN & CLAYTON TARABORI; JOHN MOLLICK SWEEPS ALL 3 RUSH SPRINT CAR EVENTS; CAREER WIN #50 FOR CHAS WOLBERT IN RUSH SPORTSMAN MODS; AL BREWER WINS 1ST OF 2024 IN RUSH PRO MODS
By Marcie Barlow July 18, 2024
(Pulaski, PA)...It was another busy weekend in the various Hovis Auto & Truck Supply RUSH Racing Series divisions presented by Born2Run Lubricants. John Mollick celebrated a “perfect weekend” as he swept the three RUSH Sprint Car events that were held throughout western Pa. and eastern Ohio. Bryce Davis (Late Models), Zain Harvey (Pro Mods) and Cole Strickland (Stock Cars) all visited victory lane and collected some extra cash at Freedom Motorsports Park and Clayton Tarabori, Clate Copeman (Late Models) and Al Brewer (Pro Mods) captured their first wins of the season in their respective divisions. All-time RUSH Sportsman Modified winner, Chas Wolbert, hit a milestone of 50 victories in the division.
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CAREER 1ST HOVIS RUSH LATE MODEL WIN FOR SHANE CROTTY AT ERIEZ; FLYNN'S TIRE/GUNTER'S HONEY TOUR DRIVERS DAMIAN BIDWELL, MIKE WONDERLING & DARYL CHARLIER CAPTURE 1ST WINS OF 2024 IN CITY CHEVROLET WEEKLY SERIES ACTION; AYDEN CIPRIANO BECOMES 7TH DIFFERENT RUSH MOD WINNER OF 2024
By Marcie Barlow July 11, 2024
(Pulaski, PA)...Fireworks, cookouts, and exciting Hovis Auto & Truck Supply RUSH Racing Series action presented by Born2Run Lubricants were all part of the Fourth of July celebration throughout the region last week. Damian Bidwell benefitted from the cancellation of the RUSH Late Model Flynn’s Tire/Gunter’s Honey Tour events as he scored his first two victories of the 2024 season at Dog Hollow and Muskingum County Speedways. Shane Crotty claimed his career first RUSH Late Model victory in City Chevrolet Weekly Series action at Eriez Speedway. Chad Silleman made his return to racing a successful one in RUSH Pro Mod action, while Ayden Cipriano won his first of 2024 in the RUSH Sportsman Modifieds.
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RAIN WASHES OUT TYLER COUNTY-OHIO VALLEY 2 NIGHT WV HOVIS RUSH LATE MODEL FLYNN'S TIRE/GUNTER'S HONEY TOUR SWING
By Mike Leone July 5, 2024
(Parkersburg, WV)...For the second straight weekend, Mother Nature claimed the two-night sweep for the Hovis Auto & Truck Supply RUSH Late Model Flynn's Tire/Gunter's Honey Touring Series. Last weekend it was Stateline and Eriez Speedway for the second time this year; this time it was the two-night West Virginia swing at Tyler County on July 4 and Ohio Valley Speedway on July 5. It marked the 10th weather cancellation of the year. Up next is the third attempt at the "Bill Law Memorial" on Saturday, July 20 at Stateline Speedway.
JOSEPH J. OLIVA ATTORNEY AT LAW BECOMES "OFFICIAL LAW FIRM" OF HOVIS RUSH RACING SERIES; WILL ALSO PRESENT "UNDER CAUTION" AT ALL FLYNN'S TIRE/GUNTER'S HONEY TOUR EVENTS
By Mike Leone July 5, 2024
(Pulaski, PA)...The Hovis Auto & Truck Supply RUSH Racing Series presented by Born2Run Lubricants is proud to welcome on yet another new marketing partner for the 2024 season. After becoming an associate sponsor of the recent "Bill Emig Memorial" that was presented by Sunoco Race Fuels June 20-22 at Lernerville Speedway, Joseph J. Oliva Attorney at Law has been named the "Official Law Firm" of RUSH. In addition, the New Castle, Pa. based law firm will also present "Under Caution" at all RUSH Late Model Flynn's Tire/Gunter's Honey Touring Series events.
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AUSTIN HAUSER'S 1ST HOVIS RUSH LATE MODEL WIN OF 2024 COMES IN CITY CHEVROLET WEEKLY SERIES SPECIAL AT BRADFORD; CAREER 1ST RACEWAY 7 WIN FOR JC BOYER IN RUSH MODS
By Marcie Barlow July 3, 2024
(Pulaski, PA)...The month of June came to an end with several Hovis Auto & Truck Supply RUSH Racing Series presented by Born2Run Lubricants sanctioned events beating Mother Nature at her own game. Bill Henry scored a “birthday” victory in RUSH Late Model action at Raceway 7 while Austin Hauser visited victory lane for the first time this season at Bradford Speedway. JC Boyer withstood the challenges of Jake Rutana to score his first RUSH Sportsman Modified victory at Raceway 7. In addition, Jeremy Wonderling and Marino Angelicchio were repeat winners in RUSH Late Model action, while Blaze Myers (RUSH Sprints), Kaden Michael (RUSH Stock Cars) and Zain Harvey (RUSH Pro Mods) added to their 2024 win totals.
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SATURATED GROUNDS FORCE CANCELLATION OF SUNDAY'S HOVIS RUSH LATE MODEL FLYNN'S TIRE/GUNTER'S HONEY TOUR EVENT AT ERIEZ FOR THE 2ND TIME THIS SEASON
By Mike Leone June 30, 2024
(Erie, PA)...In a near repeat scenario of May 12, heavy rainfall that began Friday night and continued throughout the day on Saturday left the grounds at Eriez Speedway saturated, and coupled with cloudy and damp conditions throughout the day on Sunday as temps dropped into the 50s forced the cancellation of the Hovis Auto & Truck Supply RUSH Late Model Flynn's Tire/Gunter's Honey Touring Series event. It marked the second time this season the Stateline-Eriez weekend for the Series was rained out.
While the Stateline Speedway "Bill Law Memorial" has been rescheduled for a second time this season to Saturday, July 20, it's not expected Sunday's show will be rescheduled. The Flynn's Tire/Gunter's Honey Tour will return to Eriez on Sunday, August 11 for "Manufacturers Night" presented by MSD Performance.
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RAIN WASHES OUT 2ND ATTEMPT OF "BILL LAW MEMORIAL" FOR HOVIS RUSH LATE MODEL FLYNN'S TIRE/GUNTER'S HONEY TOUR SATURDAY AT STATELINE; RESCHEDULED FOR JULY 20
By Mike Leone June 29, 2024
(Busti, NY)...In a near repeat scenario of May 11, morning rain coupled with a high likelihood of heavy rain and thunderstorms forecast throughout the afternoon and evening, has resulted in Stateline Speedway once again pulling the plug on the Hovis Auto & Truck Supply RUSH Late Model Flynn's Tire/Gunter's Honey Touring Series event. Take three of the "Bill Law Memorial" will now take place on Saturday, July 20.
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POINTS LEADERS KOLE HOLDEN (RUSH SPORTSMAN MODS) & JOHN MOLLICK (RUSH SPRINTS) END SHARON VICTORY DROUGHTS WITH WINS; ZAIN HARVEY (RUSH PRO MODS) & KADEN MICHAEL (RUSH STOCKS) REMAIN HOT
By Marcie Barlow June 27, 2024
(Pulaski, PA)...Hovis Auto & Truck Supply RUSH Racing Series action continues to keep fans on the edge of their seats in the region with late race passes and drama that beats any in a Hollywood script. Dave Hess, Jr. has competed in various divisions throughout the Eastern seaboard but had never won a Hovis Auto & Truck Supply RUSH Late Model Touring Series event until this past Saturday when he scored the biggest payday of his career by winning the Bill Emig Memorial at Lernerville Speedway. Kole Holden (RUSH Sportsman Modifieds) and John Mollick (RUSH Sprint Cars) ended victory droughts at Sharon Speedway, while Randy Hall, Brett Marlatt and Davin Kaiser added to their win totals in RUSH Late Model weekly action. Past 3C Graphix Futures Cup Champions Zain Harvey (RUSH Pro Mods) and Kaden Michael (RUSH Stock Cars) also continue to tally victories in their respective divisions.
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DAVE HESS JR SNEAKS BY BRYCE DAVIS COMING TO THE WHITE FLAG TO EARN THE BIGGEST WIN OF HIS STORIED CAREER IN THE $20,000 "BILL EMIG MEMORIAL" PRESENTED BY SUNOCO FOR THE HOVIS RUSH LATE MODEL FLYNN'S TIRE/GUNTER'S HONEY TOUR AT LERNERVILLE
By Mike Leone June 22, 2024
(Sarver, PA)...The Hovis Auto & Truck Supply RUSH Dirt Late Model Series presented by Born2Run Lubricants took part in the 18th annual “Firecracker 100” with the “Bill Emig Memorial” presented by Sunoco Race Fuels with support from Joseph J. Oliva Attorney at Law for the sixth straight year at Lernerville Speedway Thursday through Saturday. Despite oppressive heat and thunderstorms around each day, the event was completed as scheduled. Fifty-four teams from six different states turned out for the Flynn's Tire/Gunter's Honey Touring Series event that was also live on FloRacing and Dirt.TV. A huge crowd turned out for the massive event presented by Big River Steel that featured three nights of Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series competition including $50,000 to-win on Saturday night.
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SIX DRIVERS SCORE THEIR 1ST HOVIS RUSH LATE MODEL CITY CHEVROLET WEEKLY SERIES VICTORIES OF 2024; CAREER 1ST RUSH PRO MOD WIN FOR LARRY MITCHELL JR; CAREER 1ST PITTSBURGH RUSH MOD WIN FOR JC BOYER
By Marcie Barlow June 21, 2024
(Pulaski, PA)...It was an action-packed weekend for the various Hovis Auto & Truck Supply RUSH Racing Series presented by Born2Run Lubricants divisions as Mother Nature provided beautiful weather and for the first time this season as all RUSH events that were scheduled were completed. Brent Trimble, David Parker, A.J. Spagnuolo, Davin Kaiser, Austin Allen and Jon Rivers all tallied their first wins of the season in Hovis RUSH Late Model City Chevrolet Weekly Series action. Larry Mitchell, Jr. won his first career RUSH Pro Mod feature at Bradford. Youngster Kaden Michael scored the win in the special RUSH Stock Car event at Eriez Speedway and Arnie Kent claimed the $800 payday in Hovis RUSH Sprint Car action at Sharon Speedway.
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JOE BUCCOLA SCORES AN UPSET CAREER 1ST HOVIS RUSH SPRINT CAR WIN; TEEN ALEX BUSH SWEEPS RUSH STOCK CAR WEEKEND; 1ST RUSH LATE MODEL WINS OF 2024 FOR STANDOUTS CHAD HOMAN, RYAN MONTGOMERY & KYLE THOMAS
By Marcie Barlow June 14, 2024
(Pulaski, PA)...Another fast-paced weekend of Hovis Auto & Truck Supply RUSH Racing Series action presented by Born2Run Lubricants is in the books with Joe Buccola capturing an emotional career first victory in RUSH Sprint Car Sunbelt Rentals Weekly Series action at Marion Center Raceway. Josh Wilcox withstood the challenges of Zain Harvey to pick up his career first victory at Stateline Speedway in RUSH Pro Mod action while Bryce Davis and Jeremy Wonderling scored RUSH Dirt Late Model Flynn’s Tire/Gunter’s Honey Touring Series wins in the final “tune ups” for the $20,000 to win Bill Emig Memorial. Seventeen-year-old Alex Bush had the biggest weekend of his career winning at both Freedom and Eriez in RUSH Stock Car racing.
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JEREMY WONDERLING BECOMES 1ST HOVIS RUSH LATE MODEL FLYNN'S TIRE/GUNTER'S HONEY TOURING SERIES REPEAT WINNER OF 2024 CAPTURING $3000 AT MARION CENTER FOR THE 2ND STRAIGHT YEAR; CAREER 1ST HOVIS RUSH SPRINT WIN FOR JOE BUCCOLA
By Mike Leone June 8, 2024
(Marion Center, PA)...The Hovis Auto & Truck Supply RUSH Dirt Late Model Flynn’s Tire/Gunter's Honey Touring Series was finally blessed with a beautiful race day on Saturday marking just the second rain-free one of the season after 10 scheduled events. Race #5 of the 2024 season attracted an all-time Chevrolet Performance Late Model record high car count at Marion Center with 29 including drivers from seven different states plus Ontario, Canada. Celebrating in the Landrum Performance Springs victory lane were Jeremy Wonderling for the RUSH Late Models and Joe Buccola with his career first Hovis Auto & Truck Supply RUSH Sprint Car win in Sunbelt Rentals Weekly Series action.
Jeremy Wonderling came out on top of the 30-lap RUSH Late Model feature that saw three different leaders and four official lead changes as he fought off challenges by his brother Mike and local standout and fan favorite Joe Martin to become the first Flynn's Tire/Gunter's Honey Touring Series repeat winner of 2024. Last year, Jeremy Wonderling won the first ever Tour race at Marion Center and backed that up Saturday night with another $3,000 victory; he'll look for three straight when the Series returns on August 10.
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BRYCE DAVIS SWEEPS THE NIGHT FOR THE HOVIS RUSH LATE MODELS IN THE RETURN TO MCKEAN; DAVIS SETS FAST TIME, WINS HIS HEAT, THE DASH & PASSES JEREMY WONDERLING TO WIN A THRILLER IN THE FEATURE TO BECOME THE 4TH WINNER IN 4 FLYNN’S TIRE/GUNTER’S HONEY TOUR EVENTS IN 2024
By Mike Leone June 7, 2024
(East Smethport, PA)...After five rainouts in the first eight scheduled events, Mother Nature tried once again to wreak havoc on Friday for the return of the Hovis Auto & Truck Supply RUSH Dirt Late Model Flynn’s Tire/Gunter's Honey Touring Series to McKean County Raceway after nearly six years. With a 70% chance of rain in the forecast and several rounds of rain throughout the day and early evening, second year track promoter Kurt Stebbings persevered and got the track in excellent shape after nearly an hour and a half delay. Despite the weather, a strong field of 32 cars from four states plus Ontario, Canada turned out.
Over the years, Bryce Davis has taken a liking to McKean County Raceway. The 2017 Flynn’s Tire/Gunter’s Honey Touring Series Champion, who resides 70 miles from the McKean County Fairgrounds, couldn’t have asked for a better night in his just second race of 2024. Davis performed a rare clean sweep setting fast time in FK Rod Ends Qualifying, winning his FK Rod Ends Heat Race, the Sunoco Dash, and passed Jeremy Wonderling with six laps to go to win a thrilling 30-lap feature. Davis becomes the fourth different winner in four Tour events this season as he earned $3,125 in cash plus another $200 in contingencies. Four of Davis’ 11 career Tour victories have now come at McKean over the 12 years.
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6 DRIVERS SCORE THEIR 1ST HOVIS RUSH LATE MODEL WINS OF 2024 AS KYLE HARDY TAKES $4000 CITY CHEVROLET WEEKLY SERIES SPECIAL AT WINCHESTER; CAREER 1ST RUSH LATE MODEL WINS FOR STEVE PEEDEN & ED CARLEY
By Marcie Barlow June 6, 2024
(Pulaski, PA)...It was a busy weekend for the various Hovis Auto & Truck Supply RUSH Racing Series presented by Born2Run Lubricants divisions. Kyle Hardy stole the headlines scoring a $4,000 payday in RUSH Late Model City Chevrolet Weekly Series action at Winchester Speedway as he was one of six drivers to score their first RUSH Late Model wins of the season! In addition, Chas Wolbert (Sportsman Modifieds), Zan Harvey (Pro-Mods) and Kaden Michael (Stock Cars) added to their win totals. Female racer Chelsie Gallagher scored a popular fourth career RUSH Sportsman Modified win on Saturday at Pittsburgh.
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CAREER 1ST HOVIS RUSH LATE MODEL WINS FOR MARINO ANGELICCHIO (DOG HOLLOW) & BRAESON FULTON (WINCHESTER) WHILE RANDY HALL (STATELINE) ENDS AN 8-YEAR WINLESS DROUGHT; STEVE WATSON CAPTURES 1ST CAREER RUSH PRO MOD WIN AT BRADFORD
By Marcie Barlow May 30, 2024
(Pulaski, PA)...Mother Nature’s attempts to dampen racing over the Memorial Day weekend failed as several of the Hovis Auto & Truck Supply RUSH Racing Series presented by Born2Run Lubricants family of speedways were able to get in their shows. In RUSH Late Model City Chevrolet Weekly Series action, Marino Angelicchio and Braeson Fulton scored their career first wins, while Steve Watson did the same in the RUSH Pro Mods. The RUSH Sportsman Modifieds and RUSH Stock Cars were also in action, while rain kept the RUSH Sprint Cars on the sidelines again.
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14-YEAR-OLD BROCK PINKEROUS THRILLS THE LARGE CROWD WITH HIS 1ST CAREER FLYNN'S TIRE/GUNTER'S HONEY TOUR VICTORY IN THE RETURN OF THE HOVIS RUSH LATE MODELS TO TRI-CITY AFTER NEARLY 6 YEARS
By Mike Leone May 24, 2024
(Franklin, PA)...After five rainouts in the first seven scheduled events of 2024, Mother Nature nearly rained on the parade of the return of the Hovis Auto & Truck Supply RUSH Dirt Late Model Flynn's Tire/Gunter's Honey Touring Series to Tri-City Raceway Park after a near six-year absence. Moments after the Landrum Performance victory lane ceremonies, rain overspread the Venango County oval washing out the remainder of the track's program. Despite the threatening weather, a great crowd turned out to the Franklin, Pa. half-mile oval. Special thanks to new Tri-City owners Josh and Kyrsten Shiffer for the late addition of the show after the cancellation by Bradford Speedway on Tuesday.
Fourteen-year-old Brock Pinkerous became the second youngest driver in RUSH history to capture a Flynn's Tire/Gunter's Honey Touring Series feature event.
Last year in his rookie Late Model season, Pinkerous became the youngest winner in the long and stories Stateline Speedway history by winning a City Chevrolet Weekly Series event at the age of 13 and earlier this season, Pinkerous added a second career Weekly Series victory in the first ever RUSH race at Albany-Saratoga. After going third to first in the Sunoco Dash to earn the feature pole on Sunday in his first ever start at Tri-City, Pinkerous led all 25 laps of the feature for the very popular $3,000 victory to become the third different winner in three races this season!
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RAIN WASHES OUT SATURDAY'S HOVIS RUSH LATE MODEL FLYNN'S TIRE/GUNTER'S HONEY TOUR EVENT AT GENESEE
By Mike Leone May 25, 2024
(Batavia, NY)...Round two of the three-race Memorial Day weekend swing for the Hovis Auto & Truck Supply RUSH Dirt Late Model Flynn's Tire/Gunter's Honey Touring Series fell victim to Mother Nature on Saturday. Rain began late morning and continued until early evening at Genesee Speedway resulting in the fifth rainout in the first seven scheduled events.
Action will resume on Sunday as the Flynn's Tire/Gunter's Honey Touring Series makes its return to Tri-City Raceway in Franklin, Pa. for the first time in nearly six years. Pits open at 2 p.m. with the drivers meeting at 4:45, warmups at 5:15 followed by qualifying and racing.
The Flynn's Tire/Gunter's Honey Touring Series is scheduled for action on Sunday evening (May 12) in the first of two appearances at Eriez Speedway in Erie, Pa. Pit gates open at 3:30 p.m. RUSH drivers meeting at 5:45 p.m. Action gets underway at 6:30 p.m.
JEREMY WONDERLING WINS “GARY MONTGOMERY MEMORIAL” FOR 3RD TIME IN
5 YEARS TOPPING AN OUTLAW SPEEDWAY RECORD 33 HOVIS RUSH LATE MODELS FOR THE FLYNN’S TIRE/GUNTER’S HONEY TOURING SERIES EVENT
By Mike Leone May 24, 2024
(Dundee, NY)...After four rainouts in the first five events, beautiful weather finally returned to the region allowing action to resume for the Hovis Auto & Truck Supply RUSH Dirt Late Model Flynn’s Tire/Gunter's Honey Touring Series on Friday night at Outlaw Speedway. The
fifth annual "Gary Montgomery Memorial" attracted an Outlaw Speedway all-time division record 33 cars with drivers from four different states plus Ontario, Canada.
After struggling at the season opening event at Pittsburgh PA
Motor Speedway, four-time Flynn’s Tire/Gunter’s Honey Touring
Series Champion, Jeremy Wonderling, captured the “Gary
Montgomery Memorial” for the third time in five tries! Wonderling overtook Jared Miley on a restart on lap seven and set sail over the final 26 caution-free laps going unchallenged for the $3,000 win, which he celebrated in the Landrum Performance Springs victory lane. It was Wonderling’s first Tour win since August 8, 2023 at Woodhull Raceway- not far from Wonderling’s home in Wellsville, NY.
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CAREER 1ST HOVIS RUSH LATE MODEL WIN FOR RYAN HARE AT TYLER COUNTY; GALE RUTH JR & KADEN MICHAEL OPEN RUSH SPRINT & STOCK CAR SEASONS VICTORIOUS
By Marcie Barlow May 22, 2024
(Pulaski, PA)...The Hovis Auto and Truck Supply RUSH Late Models, RUSH Sprint Cars, and RUSH Stock Cars were all in action this past weekend as rainy weather finally gave way to warmer temperatures and sunshine. In RUSH Late Model City Chevrolet Weekly Series action, 19-year-old Ryan Hare scored his career first victory at Tyler County Speedway, while the Michael Family celebrated as father, Andy, claimed the Late Model win while son, Kaden, picked up the Stock Car checkered flag at Eriez Speedway.
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SATURATED GROUNDS FORCE CANCELLATION OF HOVIS RUSH LATE MODEL FLYNN'S TIRE/GUNTER'S HONEY TOURING SERIES EVENT AT ERIEZ ON SUNDAY
By Mike Leone May 12, 2024
(Erie, PA)...Saturated grounds from several days of rain coupled with cloudy and damp morning conditions have led to the cancellation of Sunday's Hovis Auto & Truck Supply RUSH Dirt Late Model Flynn's Tire/Gunter's Honey Touring Series event at Eriez Speedway. Stay tuned for a make-up date. It marked the fourth cancellation in the first five scheduled events of 2024.
The Flynn's Tire/Gunter's Honey Touring Series is scheduled to return to action over Memorial Day weekend with a trio of $3,000 to-win events. The "Gary Montgomery Memorial" will take place at Outlaw Speedway in Dundee, NY on Friday, May 24 followed by Genesee Speedway in Batavia, NY on Saturday and Bradford (PA) Speedway on Sunday.
RAIN WASHES OUT SATURDAY'S HOVIS RUSH LATE MODEL FLYNN'S TIRE/GUNTER'S HONEY TOUR EVENT AT STATELINE
By Mike Leone May 11, 2024
(Busti, NY)...With rain beginning to overspread the region and a high likelihood of continued rain in the forecast throughout the afternoon and night along with temps only in the 50s, the Hovis Auto & Truck Supply RUSH Dirt Late Model Flynn's Tire/Gunter's Honey Touring Series event scheduled for tonight at Stateline Speedway has been rained out. Stay tuned for a possible reschedule date for the "Bill Law Memorial".
The Flynn's Tire/Gunter's Honey Touring Series is scheduled for action on Sunday evening (May 12) in the first of two appearances at Eriez Speedway in Erie, Pa. Pit gates open at 3:30 p.m. RUSH drivers meeting at 5:45 p.m. Action gets underway at 6:30 p.m.
SATURDAY'S HOVIS RUSH LATE MODEL FLYNN'S TIRE/GUNTER'S HONEY TOUR EVENT AT WINCHESTER CANCELLED DUE TO HIGH PROBABILITY OF RAIN
By Mike Leone May 3, 2024
(Winchester, VA)...With a 90% chance of rain in the forecast throughout the day and night and temps only in the 50s, the Hovis Auto & Truck Supply RUSH Racing Series and track owner Greg Gunter felt it was in the best interest of all related to parties to make the call to cancel Saturday's Flynn's Tire/Gunter's Honey Touring Series portion of the event at Winchester Speedway. At this time, Winchester will run a City Chevrolet Weekly Series event for the RUSH Late Models on Saturday weather permitting. Stay tuned to Winchester's Facebook and website for details. It's the goal of both RUSH and Winchester to reschedule the $5,000 to-win Tour event.
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LOGAN REED & BROCK PINKEROUS CAPTURE HISTORIC FIRST EVER HOVIS RUSH LATE MODEL CITY CHEVROLET WEEKLY SERIES WINS AT OHIO'S MUSKINGUM COUNTY & EASTERN NY's ALBANY-SARATOGA
By Marcie Barlow May 2, 2024
(Pulaski, PA)...The various Hovis Auto & Truck Supply RUSH Racing Series divisions have battled Mother Nature as they have attempted to get the 2024 season started; but warmer temperatures finally prevailed as the month of April drew to a close. Brock Pinkerous and Logan Reed recorded their names in the record books scoring victories in the first ever RUSH Late Model events held at the Albany-Saratoga and Muskingum County Speedways. In addition, Tim Shaffer captured the Herb Scott Memorial, which was the season opener for the Flynn’s Tire/Gunter's Honey Touring Series. Mother Nature has kept the RUSH Sprint Cars, Pro Mods, and Stock Cars from competing thus far this season.
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HOVIS RUSH LATE MODEL FLYNN'S TIRE/GUNTER'S HONEY TOURING SERIES HEADS SOUTH TO WINCHESTER FOR $5,000 TO-WIN ON SATURDAY
By Mike Leone May 1, 2024
(Winchester, VA)...After an ultra-successful opener on April 20 with 47 cars at Pittsburgh PA Motor Speedway, the Hovis Auto & Truck Supply RUSH Dirt Late Model Flynn's Tire/Gunter's Honey Touring Series heads south to Winchester Speedway this Saturday night (May 4) for a $5,000 to-win event! It'll be Gunter's Honey Night in the only appearance of the season by the Tour at Greg Gunter's Winchester, Virginia clay oval. Warmups are slated for 6:30 p.m. followed by qualifying and racing.
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TIM SHAFFER OUT-DUELS BROCK PINKEROUS & DAVE HESS JR FOR 2ND FLYNN'S TIRE/GUNTER'S HONEY TOUR VICTORY IN THE LAST 3 EVENTS AT PITTSBURGH; 47 HOVIS RUSH LATE MODELS FROM 7 STATES & CANADA TURN OUT FOR THE OPENER
By Mike Leone April 20, 2024
(Imperial, PA)...The Hovis Auto & Truck Supply RUSH Dirt Late Model Flynn’s Tire/Gunter's Honey Touring Series was finally able to kickoff the 2024 season on Saturday night at Pittsburgh PA Motor Speedway after being flooded out the prior two Saturdays at Tyler County Speedway. The annual "Herb Scott Memorial" attracted an event record 47 cars from seven different states plus Ontario, Canada! It marked the first time in history that Pittsburgh opened the Touring season and was the third highest car count for an opener. The event was streamed live on The Cushion.
On September 29, 2023, National Sprint Car Hall of Famer Tim Shaffer scored a popular first career Flynn's Tire/Gunter's Honey Touring Series victory at his home track of Pittsburgh in night one of the "Bill Hendren Memorial" for $4,000. On Saturday night, Shaffer out-dueled phenom Brock Pinkerous and Super Late Model great Dave Hess, Jr's charge from 21st amongst the star-studded field for the victory in the $4,000 "Herb Scott Memorial". Shaffer also collected a spoiler kit from Ontime Body & Graphic, $100 Sunoco fuel card, Precise Racing Products 5-Gallon Race Jug, and a three-pack of premium Heritage Wine Cellars products.
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FLOODING RAINS WASH OUT HOVIS RUSH LATE MODEL FLYNN'S TIRE/GUNTER'S HONEY TOURING SERIES SEASON OPENER AT TYLER COUNTY FOR THE 2ND STRAIGHT WEEK
By Mike Leone April 12, 2024
(Middlebourne, WV)...For the second straight week, flooding rains leading up to Saturday's event at Tyler County Speedway have washed out the scheduled 2024 opener for the Hovis Auto & Truck Supply RUSH Dirt Late Model Flynn's Tire/Gunter's Honey Touring Series. Thursday's rain event totaled over three inches resulting in near-record flooding along the banks of the Middle Island Creek. Consequently, the pit area has found itself submerged leaving little opportunity for adequate drying after the water recedes with additional rainfall on the way before the event. Stay tuned for a possible rescheduled date; nonetheless the Tour will visit "America's Baddest Bullring on July 4 presented by Dave Poske's Performance Parts then again on September 1.
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DUSTED STEAK SEASONING TAKES THE POLE POSITION AS THE "OFFICIAL STEAK SEASONING" OF HOVIS RUSH RACING SERIES
By Mike Leone & Chris Abbott April 9, 2024
(Pulaski, PA)...Rev your engines and fire up the grill, race fans! The Hovis Auto & Truck Supply RUSH Racing Series presented by Born2Run Lubricants is thrilled to announce Dusted Steak Seasoning as its "Official Steak Seasoning"! This exciting collaboration comes on the heels of Dusted's partnership with the Almost Home Motorsports' #11 RUSH Late Model driven by 2023 Futures Cup Champion, Davin Kaiser, putting Dusted in the fast lane to flavor supremacy.
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HOVIS RUSH LATE MODEL FLYNN'S TIRE/GUNTER'S HONEY TOURING SERIES SEASON OPENER AT TYLER COUNTY POSTPONED TO APRIL 13
By Mike Leone April 4, 2024
(Middlebourne, WV)...After four days of rain with near record rainfall causing flooding along the Ohio River and more rain in the forecast on Friday, management at Tyler County Speedway unfortunately had no choice but to postpone Saturday's Hovis Auto & Truck Supply RUSH Dirt Late Model Flynn's Tire/Gunter's Honey Touring Series opener to next Saturday (April 13). A star-studded and large field of cars from all over the Northeast, Mid-Atlantic, and Ohio Valley had made their intentions known to compete and will now have to wait one more week to kick-off the richest season in Series history.
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LANDRUM PERFORMANCE SPRINGS INCREASES SUPPORT OF HOVIS RUSH RACING SERIES; WILL PRESENT $5,000 "LOYALTY BONUS" & VICTORY LANE FOR RUSH LM FLYNN'S TIRE/GUNTER'S HONEY TOUR FOR THE NEXT 3 YEARS
By Mike Leone March 30, 2024
(Pulaski, PA)...Landrum Performance Springs, who has been the "Official Spring" of the Hovis Auto & Truck Supply RUSH Racing Series since 2017, will become one of the Series' marquee marketing partners beginning this season. Not only will Landrum continue to contribute thousands of dollars of product across all RUSH divisions' "Manufacturers Nights", they have also stepped up to become the presenting sponsor of both the $5,000 "Loyalty Bonus" as well as the victory lane presenting sponsor of the RUSH Late Model Flynn's Tire/Gunter's Honey Touring Series over the next three years!
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DEEP BED OF HOVIS RUSH LATE MODEL DRIVERS SET TO CHASE 2024 FLYNN'S TIRE/GUNTER'S HONEY TOURING SERIES; RICHEST SEASON IN HISTORY TO AWARD $76,200 IN POINT FUND MONIES WITH $20,000 TO CHAMPION
By Doug Kennedy March 28, 2024
(Pulaski, PA)...With the 2024 Hovis Auto & Truck Supply RUSH Late Model Flynn's Tire/Gunter's Honey Touring Series set to kickoff on April 6 at West Virginia's Tyler County Speedway, an impressive group of at least 15 drivers have committed to follow the richest ever Touring Series Championship in RUSH history! This year's schedule will include 22 events at 13 different speedways throughout the Northeast, Mid-Ohio Valley, and Mid-Atlantic regions all paying between $3,000 to $20,000 as drivers will be vying to roll into the Landrum Performance Springs Victory Lane!
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DAVE POSKE'S PERFORMANCE PARTS TO PRESENT THE 4-WIDE SALUTE AT ALL HOVIS RUSH LATE MODEL FLYNN'S TIRE/GUNTER'S HONEY TOUR EVENTS; TYLER COUNTY & OHIO VALLEY JULY 4-5 EVENTS TO ALSO BE PRESENTED BY POSKE'S
By Mike Leone March 27, 2024
(Pulaski, PA)...The Hovis Auto & Truck Supply RUSH Dirt Late Model Series presented by Born2Run Lubricants is excited to announce that Dave Poske's Performance Parts of Parkersburg, West Virginia will present the four-wide salute at all 2024 Flynn's Tire/Gunter's Honey Touring Series events in addition to becoming an associate sponsor of the entire RUSH Racing Series in 2024! Poske's will also present the July 4-5 Tour events at Tyler County and Ohio Valley Speedways. Be sure to check out Poske's 108-page 2024 catalog at
https://forms.poske.com/catalog/2024/#page=1
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HERITAGE WINE CELLARS BECOMES "OFFICIAL WINERY" OF HOVIS RUSH RACING SERIES
By Mike Leone March 26, 2024
(Pulaski, PA)...As the 2024 racing season draws near, the Hovis Auto & Truck Supply RUSH Racing Series presented by Born2Run Lubricants is proud to announce Heritage Wine Cellars of North East, Pa. as the "Official Winery" of the Series. Located in one of the largest grape growing regions east of the Rockies and the fourth largest Concord grape growing region in the United States, Heritage offers a variety of 45 wines, ports, and sparkling wines- the largest selection in the state of Pennsylvania.
As an added touch, the podium finishers at all 2024 RUSH Late Model Flynn's Tire/Gunter's Honey Touring Series events will receive a three-pack of Heritage Wine Cellars premier products. The three-pack will include Winter Pear, a double gold award winner at the 2019 Pennsylvania Farm Show, which is their best seller with over 2000 cases sold per year; Concord, made with 100% Concord grapes, the same type of grape utilized by Welch's and that have been grown on the family farm for seven generations; and Heritage Wine, similar to an UnOaked Chardonnay, with a soft smooth flavor and finish.
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DEMETRIOS DRELLOS- NEW YORK STATE BIG-BLOCK MOD CHAMPION IS QUICKLY TRANSITIONING INTO A RUSH LATE MODEL CONTENDER
By Doug Kennedy March 7, 2024
(Pulaski, PA)...Probably one of the most versatile racers that have recently found success in the RUSH Late Model division is Demetrios Drellos. While it's not uncommon to see a Super Late or UMP Modified racer successfully transition to a RUSH Late Model it certainly is to see a Big-Block Modified racer do so; that is until Demetrios Drellos.
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DOG HOLLOW TO RETURN TO RACING IN 2024 WITH NEW MANAGEMENT; HOVIS RUSH LATE MODELS PART OF WEEKLY FRIDAY NIGHT PROGRAM
By Mike Leone March 4, 2024
(Pulaski, PA)...After sitting dark in 2023, the roar of race cars will once again return to Dog Hollow Speedway in 2024. Friday night racing will commence in the spring at the Northern Cambria, Pa. track with Hovis Auto & Truck Supply RUSH Late Models on the weekly card. The new management team, J&E Motorsports, is led by first year promoter John Seiler and his wife Elaine. Dog Hollow will have a pair of Saturday afternoon practices on April 6 and April 13. The season opener is scheduled for Friday, April 19 with weekly racing scheduled to continue through September 27.
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VELOCITA-USA TO INCREASE PARTNERSHIP WITH HOVIS RUSH RACING SERIES; ALL 2024 WEEKLY SERIES CHAMPIONS TO RECEIVE A CUSTOM "UNLIMITED" DRIVERS SUIT VALUED AT $1100
By Mike Leone February 28, 2024
(Pulaski, PA)...Hovis Auto & Truck Supply RUSH Racing Series presented by Born2Run Lubricants Directors Vicki Emig and Mike Leone are proud to announce Velocita-USA will not only return for an 11th consecutive year as a major marketing partner, but will also increase its participation with the Series for the upcoming season. Not only will Velocita continue to award drivers suits, shoes and gloves at many of the Series' "Manufacturers Nights" presented by MSD Performance, but in 2024 will also award a custom Velocita-USA "Unlimited" suit to each of the 2024 Weekly Series Champions!
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HOVIS RUSH LATE MODEL FLYNN'S TIRE/GUNTER'S HONEY TOURING SERIES RELEASES 2024 SCHEDULE; RICHEST SCHEDULE TO DATE PART OF RECORD $76,200 POINTS FUND WITH $20,000 TO CHAMPION, $5000 BONUS DRAWING, 3C GRAPHIX ROY & MORE
By Mike Leone February 4, 2024
(Pulaski, PA)...The Hovis Auto & Truck Supply RUSH Late Model Series presented by Born2Run Lubricants is proud to release its powerful 2024 Flynn's Tire/Gunter's Honey Touring Series schedule of events. The richest season in Series history will include 22 events at 13 different speedways all paying between $3,000 to $20,000 to-win and boasting a record $76,200 point fund with $20,000 to the champion! At least 12 of the events will pay more than the standard $3,000 to-win purse! Jeremy Wonderling is the defending champion winning four of the last six titles.
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GUNTER'S HONEY JOINS FLYNN'S TIRE AS PRESENTING SPONSORS OF THE RICHEST RUSH LATE MODEL TOURING SERIES CHAMPIONSHIP IN SERIES HISTORY; RECORD $76,200 POSTED IN POINT FUND MONIES WITH $20,000 TO CHAMPION
By Mike Leone February 2, 2024
(Pulaski, PA)...With the 2024 season just two
months away, Hovis Auto & Truck Supply RUSH Racing Series
presented by Born2Run Lubricants Series Directors Vicki Emig and
Mike Leone are proud to announce the addition of Gunter's Honey
as a co-presenting sponsor of the RUSH Late Model Touring Series. Gunter's Honey will join Flynn's Tire to present the richest championship in Series history and across all Chevrolet Performance crate engine racing with $76,200 posted, which features a record $20,000 to the champion! Gunter's Honey, which is located in Berryville, Virginia, is owned by Winchester Speedway owner Greg Gunter.
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MORAN FAMILY'S MUSKINGUM COUNTY SPEEDWAY ADDS HOVIS RUSH LATE MODELS IN 2024; IMPORTANT STEP IN GROWING CHEVROLET PERFORMANCE CRATE ENGINE LATE MODEL RACING IN OHIO
By Mike Leone February 1, 2024
(Dresden, OH)...The Hovis Auto & Truck Supply RUSH Racing Series presented by Born2Run Lubricants is proud to welcome Muskingum County Speedway as a RUSH Late Model City Chevrolet Weekly Series track in 2024! The 3/8-mile dirt track located 10 miles north of Zanesville, Ohio in Dresden will become the westernmost track in RUSH's footprint. The RUSH Late Models will make their debut at Muskingum on Saturday, April 27.
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SUCCESSFUL 2023 HOVIS RUSH RACING SERIES SEASON COMPLETED AS CHAMPIONS & TOP LATE MODEL, SPRINT CAR, SPORTSMAN MOD, PRO MOD & STOCK CAR RACERS HONORED WITH $170,000+ IN POINT FUND MONIES DISTRIBUTED AT AWARDS BANQUET
By Mike Leone January 20, 2024
(Edinburg, PA)...While the 2024 racing season is only a few months away, Hovis Auto & Truck Supply RUSH Racing Series presented by Born2Run Lubricants Directors Vicki Emig and Mike Leone put a final wrap on the 2023 racing season with the annual awards banquet and dinner on Saturday night at the Gatherings Banquet & Event Center. Attendees from seven states and Ontario, Canada filled the beautiful banquet hall on a bitterly cold and snowy evening as $170,000+ in cash was distributed to RUSH Late Model, Sprint Car, Sportsman Modified, Pro Mod, and Stock Car racers. All told well over $325,000 in point fund monies and useful product contingencies were distributed to RUSH racers throughout the 2023 season.
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3C GRAPHIX TO PRESENT NEW $3,000 "ROOKIE-OF-THE-YEAR" FOR RUSH LATE MODEL FLYNN'S TIRE TOUR; WILL ALSO PRESENT ALL HOVIS RUSH SERIES "FUTURES CUP" CHAMPIONSHIPS & WILL BE KNOWN AS THE "OFFICIAL APPAREL" OF RUSH
By Mike Leone January 4, 2024
(Pulaski, PA)...Over the offseason, Hovis Auto & Truck Supply RUSH Racing Series Directors Vicki Emig and Mike Leone announced that the 2024 RUSH Late Model Flynn's Tire Touring Series will see a 42% increase in point fund monies with a record $20,000 going to the champion! In addition, the 2024 schedule of events for the Tour, which is near completion, will be the richest in history. Now, the Series is thrilled to announce another new aspect for 2024 as 3C Graphix will present the Tour's Rookie-of-the-Year with $3,000 going to the recipient! In addition, 3C, which specializes in wraps, screen printing and embroidery, will present the Futures Cup Championships for all of the Series including the Late Models, Sprint Cars, Sportsman Modifieds, Pro Mods, and Stock Cars, and will be known as the "Official Apparel" of RUSH.
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HOVIS RUSH RACING SERIES TO AGAIN TAKE PART IN NORTHEAST RACING PRODUCTS SHOW IN SYRACUSE NOVEMBER 17-18; RUSH NATIONAL WEEKLY & TOUR CHAMPION JEREMY WONDERLING'S RUSH LATE MODEL TO BE FEATURED
By Mike Leone November 14, 2023
(Syracuse, NY)...The Hovis Auto & Truck Supply RUSH Racing Series presented by Born2Run Lubricants will once again take part in the annual Northeast Racing Products Auction & Trade Show in Syracuse, New York this Friday and Saturday, November 17-18. For the third straight year, the Show will be held in the ultra-modern Exposition Center located on the New York State Fairgrounds. The RUSH display will feature the #3J RUSH Late Model of 2023 City Chevrolet National Weekly Series and Flynn's Tire Touring Series Champion Jeremy Wonderling.
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RECORD $20,000 EARMARKED FOR 2024 HOVIS RUSH LATE MODEL FLYNN'S TIRE TOUR CHAMPION AS OVER $73,000 UP FOR GRABS IN POINTS FUND MONIES INCLUDING $5,000 LOYALTY PROGRAM BONUS; 42% INCREASE OVERALL THANKS TO ONGOING SUPPORT
By Mike Leone October 2, 2023
(Pulaski, PA)...As the 2023 season nears its conclusion, Hovis Auto & Truck Supply RUSH Racing Series presented by Born2Run Lubricants directors Vicki Emig and Mike Leone are pleased to announce that they will once again substantially increase the RUSH Late Model Flynn's Tire Touring Series Championship points fund. The 2024 points fund will see more than a 42% increase as the champion will receive a record $20,000 amongst the $68,200 points fund! In addition, a drawing will be held at the season finale where one Touring Series member that competed in at least 75% of the completed events will receive a $5,000 bonus bringing the total to over $73,000!
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HOVIS RUSH SERIES TO UTILIZE PIT PAY APP TO STREAMLINE ONLINE MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION PROCESS
By Mike Leone March
20, 2023
(Pulaski, PA)...The Hovis Auto & Truck Supply RUSH Racing Series presented by Born2Run Lubricants will utilize the Pit Pay app to streamline the RUSH membership application process in 2023. The Pit Pay app is available free to download from the Apple App Store or Google Play Store.
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FREEDOM RETURNS UNDER HOVIS RUSH RACING SERIES BANNER FOR 2023; LATE MODELS TO BE SANCTIONED AFTER A 6-YEAR ABSENCE; PRO MODS TO BE SANCTIONED FOR THE 1ST TIME
By Mike Leone January 29, 2023
(Delevan, NY)...The Hovis Auto & Truck Supply RUSH Late Model Series presented by Born2Run Lubricants is excited to announce that Freedom Motorsports Park has signed on as a weekly-sanctioned track for 2023. The 1/3-mile western New York dirt track operated by Bob Reis will have both its Late Model and Pro Mod divisions sanctioned for Friday night competition.
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HOVIS AUTO & TRUCK SUPPLY ALONG WITH BORN2RUN LUBRICANTS BECOME
BRANDING & PRESENTING SPONSORS OF THE RUSH RACING SERIES IN 2022
& BEYOND
By Mike Leone January 4, 2022
(Pulaski, PA)...RUSH Racing Series Directors
Vicki Emig and Mike Leone are pleased to welcome Hovis Auto &
Truck Supply as the Series' branding sponsor along with Born2Run
Lubricants as the presenting sponsor for the upcoming 2022
season and beyond. Hovis and Born2Run replace Pace Performance
and Sweeney Chevrolet Buick GMC after an impressive 11-year
partnership with the Series. The Hovis and Born2Run logos will
adorn not only the RUSH Racing Series logo, but also the Series
logos of the RUSH Late Models, RUSH Sprint Cars, RUSH Sportsman
Modifieds, RUSH Pro Mods, RUSH Stock Cars, and RUSH Karting
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Directors:
Vicki Emig
Mike Leone |
Mailing Address:
RUSH Racing Series
4368 US 422
Pulaski, PA 16143 |
Contact us at:
Office: 724-964-9300
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E-mail us at:
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