Defending MACS Champion, Chuck Harper, and R.J. Conley paced the 24-car starting field trackside for the

50-lap A Main, with eventual winner, Johnson slotted in third. At the start, Conley bolted into the lead looking extremely stout as he was on the prowl in search of his first career MACS A Main marker.

Brushcreek is blistering fast with speeds that are absolutely breath taking. Conley led the first circuit over Harper, Johnson, Tim Dohm, and “Slow Ride” David Scott. Johnson blitzed past Harper for second on lap 2, with Dohm shuffling back to seventh as Keith Barbara, from eighth, popped into the top five.

Johnson was dogging Conley for the lead and on lap eight Johnson and Scott both freight trained past Conley taking the top two spots. As the first caution flew on lap 9, Johnson and Scott occupied the front row on the restart over Conley, Harper and Barbara.

Several more cautions slowed the early going but the action was none the less intense. By lap 15, Barbara had vaulted into second no chasing down the leader. Two laps later, Barbara, the 2003 WRISCO Aluminum MACS ROY overhauled Johnson and was out in front closely followed by Johnson, Scott, Conley and Jackie Boggs.

At the half-way point, Barbara waded into the tail of the field trying to shake the tenacious Johnson. Lap after lap Johnson patiently and methodically calculated the leaders every move waiting and watching for Barbara to slip.

While the leaders were fighting it out, Steve Shaver moved into fifth. By lap 30, the top five included the leader, Barbara, Johnson, Scott, Shaver and Robbie Blair from twelfth. Johnson was playing cat and mouse and on lap 35 leaped past Barbara and into the lead.

Two laps later, Johnson reentered lapped traffic trying to dispatch his challengers. On lap 42, Scott overtook Barbara, who popped a tire and exited to the pits for quick service. The revise top three included Johnson, Scott, Blair, Shaver and Jim Bernheisel, from 13th.

On the restart, Scott tried every trick in the repertoire trying to dethrone the leader, Johnson. With the white flag flying, Scott dove to the inside of Johnson, catching the inside berm crossing up the contender sending him careening towards the wall side ways. The yellow was quickly displayed, as the incident caused Scott to nock a tire down. Also pitting for quick tire service for flats were Ryan Markham and Jim Bernheisel.

After the field was realigned, Johnson now was challenged by Blair, Shaver, Barbara, who had rallied from the rear on lap 42, and “Hot Rod” Rod Conley. Series rules dictated a green, white, checkered finish as Johnson roared off at the cone. Blair smelling victory quickly darted after the leader. Coming to the checkers, Johnson took the victory over Blair, Barbara, Shaver, and Conley. Scott railed for sixth over Markham, Bernheisle, Paul Wilmoth, and Ty Meyers, the WRISCO Aluminum Rookie of the Race.

Sue Stevenson Photography, AFCO racing Products Shock the Clock Fast Qualifier: R.J. Conley

Stan Hover Racing - Hoosier Tire Ohio Valley, Hoosier Tire Heats #1: Shaver;

W&W Racing Supplies - Hoosier Tire Mid-Atlantic, Rocket chassis Heat #2: Wilmoth;

Lias Tire Racing Division/American Racer Heat #3: Donnie Moran;

Team GRT Chassis, ATL Fuel Cells Heat #4: Blair;

Wild Side Trailers, Malcuit Racing Engines Dash King: Harper

Bazell Oil, Sunoco Racing Fuels 1st B Main: Denny Chamberlain Goddard Performance, Warrior Chassis 2nd B Main: Bill Williams.

The Calico Coatings “Hard Charger” was Rod Conley. He received a $75.00 gift certificate from Calico for his efforts. Johnson added to his bounty as he received a $125.00 gift certificate from Calico. Additionally, Sonny Conley and Mike Christopher each received $50.00 from Calico as the first drivers not to transfer to the A Main.

Other special contingencies include, ATL Fuel Cells provided a $50.00 gift certificate to the winner, Johnson. ATL also awarded the winner of the first B Main, Chamberlain, a $100.00 gift certificate. Design 500 awarded a $50.00 gift certificate to Rod Conley for finishing fifth in the A Main. Design 500 gave Christopher, the first non transfer driver of the second B Main a $100.00 gift certificate. Outerwear’s Prefilters awarded the winner of the second B Main, Williams, a $50.00 gift certificate. Johnson also received a $50.00 gift certificate from Mason Racin’ for winning the event. Ty Meyers, as a result of finishing tenth in the A Main received a $50.00 gift certificate from Frankland Racing Products.

The MACS’ JRC and Checkin’ Out Reading winner was 12 year-old, Cody Bash, Grayson, KY. He was escorted to victory lane to greet the winner and had his picture taken with him.

MACS FACTS:

* Johnson drives the Beitler Enterprises owned MasterSbilt Grand Prix powered by a 415 Malcuit Racing Engines Chevrolet, mounted with Carrera Shocks and American Racer Tires.

* Davey’s sponsors include Reliable Painting, MasterSbilt, Sunoco, and American Racer Tires.

* This was Johnson’s 4th career win with the Series. The last was Fall Fest IX, October 12, 2003 at Challenger Raceway, Indiana, PA. The Series has had 51 different winners out of 128 events. He is the third different winner in as many shows.

* Four heats were held for 41 drivers from six states including: Delaware, Kentucky, Maryland, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia.

* The feature field contained ten previous MACS feature winners.

* 83 different drivers from ten states have participated in the first three events of the season.

* The average car count per show this season is 44.

* R.J. Conley received an extra $200 for setting fat time courtesy of Tom Reed's Service Station;

Dan Swank Auto Repair; Kelly Jones Excavating & Logging; Ferguson Realty Co.; as well as Cutler

and Pate Roofing

Chuck Harper received an extra $500 for winning the dash courtesy of Kelly Jones Excavating &

Logging; OK Auto Parts; Ferguson Realty Co.; Cutler and Pate Roofing

* 15 out of the top 30 in Series Points where present.

WRISCO Aluminum MACS ROY Standings:

Ty Meyers 375; Scott Cross 352; Mike Christopher 342; Dave Hess, Jr. 290; Robbie Scott 232;

Malcuit Racing Engines Dash King Points presented by Wild Side Custom Racing Trailers

David Scott 39; 00B Booper Bare; 34; Randall Chupp 26; Chuck Harper 25; Jeremy Miller 25; Ty Meyers

20; R.J. Conley 20; Paul Wilmoth 20; Davey Johnson 18; Ryan Kirk 18

AFCO Racing Products “Shock the Clock” points presented by Sue Stevenson Photography

David Scott 39; Davey Johnson 29; R.J. Conley 25; Jeremy Miller 25; Randall Chupp 24; Darryl Hills 20; Jeep

Van Wormer 20; Chuck Harper 18; Paul Wilmoth 18; Chuck Finch 18;

Event - Calico Coatings Hard Charger

Rod Conley -13 Mark Morrison – 11 Robbie Blair -10 Ryan Markham – 8

Denny Chamberlain – 6 Keith Barbara - 5 Steve Shaver – 5 Jim Bernheisel – 5

Davey Johnson - 2 Rich Frye - 2

Bob Malcom Dodge/Chrysler, Jeep A-Main 50 Lap: -- 1. Davey Johnson, Greensburg, PA; 2. Robbie Blair, Titusville, Pa.; 3. Keith Barbara, South Park, PA; 4. Steve Shaver, Parkersburg, WV; 5. Rod Conley, Wheelersburg, OH; 6. David Scott, Garland, PA; 7. Ryan Markham, Ashland, OH; 8. Jim Bernheisel, Lebanon, PA; 9. Paul Wilmoth, Jr., Clarksburg, WV; 10. Ty Myers, Clark, OH; 11. Denny Chamberlain, Lost Creek, WV; 12. Jackie Boggs, Grayson, KY; 13. Mark Morrison, Manchester, OH; 14. R.J. Conley, Wheelersburg, OH; 15. Tim Dohm, Cross Lanes, WV; 16. Mark Banal, St. Clairsville, OH; 17. Chuck Harper, Beverly, WV; 18. Donnie Moran, Dresden, OH; 19. Rick Bond, Mansfield, OH; 20. Richie Frye, Tollesboro, KY; 21. Doug Drown, Wooster, OH; 22. Mike Wilson, Circleville, OH; 23. Scott Edmisten, Seaman, OH; 24. Bill Williams, Sardinia, OH.

41 Cars

Time: 1:03:15

Cautions – 9, 10, 15, 18, 28, 41, 42, 45(2), 47, 49

Leaders: (4) Laps 1- 7 R.J. Conley; 8- 16 Johnson; 17 – 34 Barbara; 35 – 50 Johnson

Red Flags: None

Bazell Oil, Sunoco Racing Fuels 1st B Main: -- 1. Denny Chamberlain, Lost Creek, WV; 2. Rick Bond, Mansfield, OH; 3. Mike Wilson, Circleville, OH; 4. Sonny Conley, New Martinsville, WV; 5. Marty Huntley, West Union, OH; 6. Dave Hess, Jr, Waterford, PA; 7. Ty Mitchell, Wes Union, Ohio; 8. Scott Cross, Stephensville, MD; 9. Chris Cummings, Brooksville, Ky.; 10. Paul Moore, West Union, OH; 11. Jerry Rice, Verona, KY; 12. Rod Conley, Wheelersburg, OH.

Goddard Performance ,Warrior Chassis 2nd B Main:-- 1. Bill Williams, Sardinia, OH; 2. Doug Drown, Wooster, OH; 3. Richie Frye, Tollesboro, KY; 4. Mike Christopher, Ellendale, DE; 5. Darran Kattine, West Union, OH; 6. Jeff Raisor, Bellview, KY; 7. Jeff Alsip, Walton, KY; 8. Kevin Blair, Batavia, Ohio; 9. Mark Morrison, Manchester, OH; 10. Delmas Conley, Portsmouth, OH; 11. Brent Steele, Athens, Ohio; 12. John Rhoades, Sardinia, OH.

Stan Hover Racing - Hoosier Tire Ohio Valley, Hoosier Tire Heats #1: -- 1. Steve Shaver, Parkersburg, WV; 2. David Scott, Garland, PA; 3. R.J. Conley, Wheelersburg, OH; 4. Ty Myers, Clark, OH; 5. Jerry Rice, Verona, KY; 6. Denny Chamberlain, Lost Creek, WV; 7. Rod Conley, Wheelersburg, OH; 8. Chris Cummings, Brooksville, Ky.; 9. Dave Hess, Jr, Waterford, PA; 10. Paul Moore, West Union, OH; 11. Dave Kirker, Winchester, OH.

W&W Racing Supplies - Hoosier Tire Mid-Atlantic, Rocket chassis Heat #2: 1. Paul Wilmoth, Jr., Clarksburg, WV; 2. Tim Dohm, Cross Lanes, WV; 3. Davey Johnson, Greensburg, PA; 4. Mark Banal, St. Clairsville, OH; 5. Mark Morrison, Manchester, OH; 6. Delmas Conley, Portsmouth, OH; 7. Mike Christopher, Ellendale, DE; 8. Brent Steele, Athens, Ohio; 9. John Rhoades, Sardinia, OH; 10. Jeff Raisor, Bellview, KY.

Lias Tire Racing Division/American Racer Heat #3: 1. Donnie Moran, Dresden, OH; 2. Keith Barbara, South Park, PA; 3. Chuck Harper, Beverly, WV; 4. Ryan Markham, Ashland, OH; 5. Rick Bond, Mansfield, OH; 6. Scott Cross, Stephensville, MD; 7. Sonny Conley, New Martinsville, WV; 8. Marty Huntley, West Union, OH; 9. Ty Mitchell, Wes Union, Ohio; 10. Mike Wilson, Circleville, OH.

Team GRT Chassis, ATL Fuel Cells Heat #4: 1. Robbie Blair, Titusville, Pa.; 2. Jackie Boggs, Grayson, KY; 3. Jim Bernheisel, Lebanon, PA; 4. Scott Edmisten, Seaman, OH; 5. Bill Williams, Sardinia, OH; 6. Doug Drown, Wooster, OH; 7. Richie Frye, Tollesboro, KY; 8. Darran Kattine, West Union, OH; 9. Jeff Alsip, Walton, KY; 10. Kevin Blair, Batavia, Ohio.

Wild Side Trailers, Malcuit Racing Engines Dash King – 1. Chuck Harper, Beverly, WV; 2. R.J. Conley, Wheelersburg, OH; 3. Davey Johnson, Greensburg, PA; 4. Tim Dohm, Cross Lanes, WV; 5. David Scott, Garland, PA; 6. Ty Myers, Clark, OH; 7. Jackie Boggs, Grayson, KY; 8. Keith Barbara, South Park, PA.

Sue Stevenson Photography, AFCO racing Products Shock the Clock Fast Qualifiers: 71C - R.J. Conley 14.062, 19 - Davey Johnson 14.110, 00H - Chuck Harper 14.287, 4B - Jackie Boggs 14.308, 3 - David Scott14.398, 6T - Tim Dohm 14.401, 17B - Keith Barbara 14.446, 12 - Doug Drown 14.467, 333 - Ty Myers 14.524, 71 - Delmas Conley 14.547, CO2R - Ryan Markham 14.590, W11 - Robbie Blair 14.608, 0F - Steve Shaver 14.672, B1 - Paul Wilmoth, Jr. 14.674, 99M - Donnie Moran 14.796, 119 - Jim Bernheisel 14.827, 34R - Jerry Rice 14.858 , 66M - Mike Christopher14.861, 007 - Rick Bond 14.862, 7Z - Scott Edmisten 14.947, 31 - Denny Chamberlain 14.975, T8 - Mark Banal 14.978, 07W - Mike Wilson 15.072, 17H - Bill Williams 15.078, 71R - Rod Conley 15.159, R3 - Brent Steele 15.236, 07 - Scott Cross15.324, 21E - Richie Frye 15.692, 55C - Chris Cummings 15.693, 59R - John Rhoades 15.710, 1X1 - Sonny onley16.053, 97 - Darran Kattine 16.164, 44H - Dave Hess, Jr 16.185, 55R - Jeff Raisor 16.262, 11H - Marty Huntley 16.338, 78 - Jeff Alsip, 16.661, 9M - Paul Moore 17.131, 7MM - Mark Morrison 17.179, 93R - Ty Mitchell 17.219, 9BK - Kevin Blair 17.664, 22D - Dave Kirker NT

Brushcreek, beginning their fourth season of operation, has seen two mountaineer state pilots, Paul Wilmoth, Clarksburg, and Mike Balzano, Parkersburg, garner the previous two MACS Series events. During the last two seasons, the MACS events have netted fine fields of cars. Fans are always in for a treat as the drivers adapt to the layout becoming accustomed to this speed monster. The action is always fast and furious with never a dull moment. Every MACS event has seen several lead changes in exciting style with multiple grooves from which the drivers choose.

The May 1 show will consist of AFCO Racing Products “Shock the Clock” time trials presented by Sue Stevenson photography, qualifying heats, an 8-lap, Malcuit Racing Engines “Dash King” competition presented by Wild Side Custom Racing Trailers, twin B Mains, and a 50-lap A Main.

Additionally, this year, Jesus Motorsports Outreach principals, Tim Adams and Alton Swayne have obtained sponsorship assistance from several local businesses to aid in the success of the event. These contributors are adding and additional $700 to the program. The fastest qualifier will be awarded $200 courtesy of Tom Reed's Service Station, Dan Swank Auto Repair, Kelly Jones Excavating & Logging, as well as Ferguson Realty Co. The “Dash King” winner will receive $500 compliments of Kelly Jones Excavating & Logging, OK Auto Parts, and Ferguson Realty Co. This will bring the winner’s share including cash, contingencies and awards to over $6,000 for the event.

The rest of the purse highlights include: seventh place offering a $1,000; with $500 for 14th; and $400 to-start. All drivers failing to transfer to the A Main will receive $100.00.

Drivers vying for the championship title include defending Champion, Chuck Harper (WV), and in alphabetical order; Keith Barbara (PA), Robbie Blair (PA), Denny Chamberlain (WV), Rod Conley (OH), Ryan Markham (OH), Rodney Phillips (PA), David Scott (PA), Wilmoth (WV), plus a quintet of drivers also making a bid for the WRISCO Aluminum MACS Rookie of the Year (ROY) title including; Mike Christopher (DE), Scott Cross (MD), David Hess (PA), Ty Myers (OH), and Robbie Scott (WV). Added to this mix, drivers who usually make an appearance at Brushcreek include Nick Berry, Troy Bilyeu, Jackie Boggs, Delmas Conley, R.J. Conley, Tim Dohm, Scott Edminsten, Marty Huntley, John “Weasel” Rhodes, Kevin Schnoover and Mike Wilson and what an action packed night is in store.

Fans and drivers from Indiana, Kentucky, Ohio, Pennsylvania and West Virginia are all within easy driving distance of this well maintained and groomed facility.

Pit gates open at 4:00 p.m. while the spectator gates open at 5:00 p.m. The driver’s meeting is slated for 6:15 p.m. followed by hot laps at 6:30. Drivers need to make note to be early because the pit gate closes a 7:00 p.m. sharp, and you will not gain admittance to the pits after that time. Time trials will commence at 7:00 with racing slated immediately following.

For more information call Brushcreek Motorsports Complex office at 937.544.3344 or 937.587.2811 and on race day 937.58-SPEED. The Mid-Atlantic Championship Series can be reached at 724.465.2222 or 724.397.9126. You can also visit both organization’s web sites at www.brushcreekmotorsports.com

Miller and local standout, Booper Bare, paced the 26-car starting field trackside for the 50-lap main event. At the start, Miller blazed into the lead looking to notch his second career Series maker, as well as win, for the second year in a row, the opening stanza of the BB&T Challenge Series. Bare quickly tucked in behind the fleet Miller followed by Randal Chupp, Chuck Finch, and Darryl Hills, in one of this driver’s strongest Series effort to date.

By lap 5, Davey Johnson, had clawed his way from tenth to fifth and was on a rail after the leader. Lap 13, saw the most significant incident of the event occur, as Denny Chamberlain, former two-time Series Champion, was racing for position with sixteenth starting, Jim Bernheisel. The duo made significant contact kerning Chamberlain into the front straight away wall, swiping off the complete right front of the car to the frame rails.

On the restart, Miller was still on point, over Bare, Chupp, Johnson and Finch. Johnson continued his march to the front and by lap 16 had moved into third as Bare was challenging the leader. Johnson reeled in the lead pair quickly and on lap 26 took the runner-up spot from Bare and set his guys on the lead.

The final restart came on lap 34, regrouping all the contenders behind Miller. Johnson had another close range shot at the lead but had to maintain his ground against Bare, Chupp, and Bernheisel. Miller, smooth as glass, accelerated at the cone, but Johnson wasn’t going to have the leader slip from his clutches.

The lead pair raced each other hard for the victory as Johnson was working his American Racers hard trying to gain the upper hand from Miller. Lap after lap, Johnson was trying every available trick in his bag to wrestle the lead from Miller. Miller stood his ground and gave no quarter as the two set a blistering pace.

With five laps top go, Johnson’s hopes were starting to fade as Miller was opening a slight advantage. Miller went on to claim a .335 second margin of victory over Johnson, Bare, Chupp, and Bernheisel. Greg Roberson led the next group of five over Kenny Pettyjohn, from fourteenth; Hills; Paul Wilmoth, from eleventh; and Robbie Blair, from thirteenth.

Sue Stevenson Photography, AFCO racing Products Shock the Clock Fast Qualifier: Miller

Stan Hover Racing - Hoosier Tire Ohio Valley, Hoosier Tire Heats #1: Steve Lucas;

W&W Racing Supplies - Hoosier Tire Mid-Atlantic, Rocket chassis Heat #2: Roberson;

Lias Tire Racing Division/American Racer Heat #3: Johnson;

Team GRT Chassis, ATL Fuel Cells Heat #4: Bare;

Wild Side Trailers, Malcuit Racing Engines Dash King: Miller

Bazell Oil, Sunoco Racing Fuels 1st B Main: Mark Banal

Goddard Performance ,Warrior Chassis 2nd B Main: Bob Close

The Calico Coatings “Hard Charger” was Steve Axtell. He received a $75.00 gift certificate from Calico for his efforts. Miller added to his bounty as he received a $125.00 gift certificate from Calico. Additionally, Eddie Drury and Robbie Scott each received $50.00 from Calico as the first drivers not to transfer to the A Main.

Other special contingencies include, ATL Fuel Cells provided a $50.00 gift certificate to the winner, Miller. ATL also awarded the winner of the first B Main, Banal, a $100.00 gift certificate. Design 500 awarded a $50.00 gift certificate to Bernheisel for finishing fifth in the A Main. Design 500 gave R. Scott, the first non transfer driver of the second B Main a $100.00 gift certificate. Outerwear’s Prefilters awarded the winner of the second B Main, Close, a $50.00 gift certificate. Miller also received a $50.00 gift certificate from Mason Racin’ for winning the event. Blair, as a result of finishing tenth in the A Main received a $50.00 gift certificate from Frankland Racing Products.

The MACS’ JRC and Checkin’ Out Reading winner was 9 year-old, Sarah Horning, Petersburg, VA. She was escorted to victory lane to greet the winner and had her picture taken with him.

MACS FACTS:

* Miller drives the Charles Buckler owned Grand Prix Rocket powered by a 402 Jules Chevrolet, mounted with AFCO Shocks and Hoosier Tires

* Jeremy’s sponsors include Complete Flooring, United Rentals, Jules; Johnson Air System; Hooiser Tire, and Wild Side Custom Trailers.

* This was Jeremy’s second career win with the Series. The last dates back to July 7, 2000 at Hagerstown Speedway. The Series has had 51 different winners out of 127 events. He is the second different winner in as many shows.

* Miller is now eligible to collect one of the posted bonuses of the BB&T Challenge Series. If he can win another event he will be eligible for a $10,000 bonus. If any driver wins three of the four events, there is a $35,000 bonus, while sweeping all four events nets a $50,000 bonus.

* Four twelve car heats were held for 49 drivers from eight states including: Delaware, Maryland, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia

* The feature field contained ten previous MACS feature winners

* 57 different drivers from nine states have participated in the first two events of the season.

* The average car count per show this season is 46

* Track Record was set in September 2003 by Rick Eckert 17.757

* 18 out of the top 25 in Series Points where present.

WRISCO Aluminum MACS ROY Standings:

Scott Cross 239; Ty Myers 237; Robbie Scott 232; Mike Christopher 226; Dave Hess, Jr. 178

Event - Calico Coatings Hard Charger

Steve Axtell – 13 Rod Conley – 10 Jim Bernheisel – 11 David Scott – 9

Davey Johnson – 8 Kenny Pettyjohn – 7 Ryan Kirk – 7 Chuck Harper – 5

Lance Elson - 5 Keith Barbara – 4 Robbie Blair – 3 Scott Cross - 3

Paul Wilmoth – 2 Booper Bare – 1 Greg Roberson - 1

BB&T Challenge Series presented by Sunbelt Equipment Rental MACS Super Late Models

A-Main 50-laps -- 1. Jeremy Miller, Littlestown, PA; 2. Davey Johnson, Greensburg, PA; 3. Booper Bare, Rockbridge Baths, VA; 4. Randle Chupp, Knoxville, TN; 5. Jim Bernheisel, Lebanon, PA; 6. Greg Roberson, Waynesboro, VA.; 7. Kenny Pettyjohn, Millsboro, DE.; 8. Darryl Hills, Great Mills, MD; 9. Paul Wilmoth, Jr., Clarksburg, WV; 10. Rob Blair, Titusville, PA; 11. Steve Axtell, Glenburnie, MD; 12. Steve Lucas, Charleston, WV; 13. Kirk Ryan, Jr, Lewisberry, PA.; 14. David Scott, Garland, PA; 15. Keith Barbara, South Park, PA; 16. Rod Conley, Wheelersburg, OH; 17. Chuck Harper, Beverly, WV; 18. Scott Cross, Stephensville, MD; 19. Chuck Finch, Alberta, VA; 20. Lance Elson, Wellsburg, WV; 21. Jerry Foster, Pasadena, MD.; 22. Ty Myers, Clark, OH; 23. Mark Banal, St. Clairsville, OH; 24. Denny Chamberlain, Lost Creek, WV; 25. Bob Close, Eldred, PA; 26. Les Hare, New Park, PA.

49 Cars

Time: 42:14

Cautions - 13, 15 (2), 22, 34

Leaders: 1 Miller 1 - 50

Red Flags: None

Bazell Oil, Sunoco Racing Fuels 1st B Main: -- 1. Mark Banal, St. Clairsville, OH; 2. Keith Barbara, South Park, PA; 3. Scott Cross, Stephensville, MD; 4. Lance Elson, Wellsburg, WV; 5. Ed Drury, Pasadena, MD; 6. Timmy Booth, Edgewater, MD; 7. Ryan Markham, Ashland, OH; 8. Mike Christopher, Ellendale, DE; 9. Mark Pettyjohn, Milton, Del.; 10. Terry Harris, Newport News, VA; 11. Devin Friese, Chambersburg, PA; 12. Jeff Pilkerton, Loveville, MD.

Goddard Performance ,Warrior Chassis 2nd B Main:-- 1. Bob Close, Eldred, PA; 2. Kirk Ryan Jr, Lewisberry, Pa.; 3. Chuck Harper, Beverly, WV; 4. Rod Conley, Wheelersburg, OH; 5. Robbie Scott, Shinnston, WV; 6. Steve Radich, College Park, MD; 7. Bill Tucker, Charlotte Hall, MD; 8. Tommy Wagner, Jr., Hughesville, MD; 9. Rodney Phillips, Punxsutawney, PA; 10. Kent Wright, White Plains, VA; 11. Louie Littlepage, Jr., Mechanicsville, VA; 12. Dan Stone, Thompson, PA; 13. Dave Hess, Jr, Waterford, PA; 14. Dick Barton, Ashville, NY; 15. Matt Morgan;.

Stan Hover Racing - Hoosier Tire Ohio Valley, Hoosier Tire Heats #1 ---1. Steve Lucas, Charleston, WV; 2. Darryl Hills, Great Mills, MD; 3. Ty Myers, Clark, OH; 4. Jeremy Miller,

Littlestown, PA; 5. Mark Banal, St. Clairsville, OH; 6. Scott Cross, Stephensville, MD; 7. Terry Harris, Newport News, VA; 8. Ed Drury, Pasadena, MD; 9. Mark Pettyjohn, Milton, Del.; 10. David Scott, Garland, PA; 11. Jeff Pilkerton, Loveville, MD; 12. Devin Friese, Chambersburg, PA; 13. Ron Davies, Warren, PA.

W&W Racing Supplies - Hoosier Tire Mid-Atlantic, Rocket chassis Heat #2: -- 1. Greg Roberson, Waynesboro, Va.; 2. Randle Chupp, Knoxville, TN; 3. Rob Blair, Titusville, PA; 4. Jerry Foster, Pasadena, Md.; 5. Chuck Harper, Beverly, WV; 6. Robbie Scott, Shinnston, WV; 7. Tommy Wagner, Jr., Hughesville, MD; 8. Steve Radich, College Park, MD; 9. Dan Stone, Thompson, PA; 10. Matt Morgan;; 11. Kent Wright, White Plains, VA; 12. Bo Feathers, Winchester, VA.

Lias Tire Racing Division/American Racer Heat #3:-- 1. Davey Johnson, Greensburg, PA; 2. Paul Wilmoth, Jr., Clarksburg, WV; 3. Chuck Finch, Alberta, VA; 4. Jim Bernheisel, Lebanon, PA; 5. Keith Barbara, South Park, PA; 6. Lance Elson, Wellsburg, WV; 7. Ryan Markham, Ashland, OH; 8. Timmy Booth, Edgewater, MD; 9. Mike Christopher, Ellendale, DE; 10. Mike Johnson, Imperial, PA; 11. Donnie Marshall;; 12. Steve Axtell, Glenburnie, Md..

Team GRT Chassis, ATL Fuel Cells Heat #4: -- 1. Booper Bare, Rockbridge Baths, VA; 2. Denny Chamberlain, Lost Creek, WV; 3. Kenny Pettyjohn, Millsboro, Del.; 4. Les Hare, New Park, Pa.; 5. Bob Close, Eldred, PA; 6. Rod Conley, Wheelersburg, OH; 7. Kirk Ryan Jr, Lewisberry, Pa.; 8. Rodney Phillips, Punxsutawney, PA; 9. Dick Barton, Ashville, NY; 10. Dave Hess, Jr, Waterford, PA; 11. Bill Tucker, Charlotte Hall, MD; 12. Louie Littlepage, Jr., Mechanicsville, VA.

Wild Side Trailers, Malcuit Racing Engines Dash King -- 1. Jeremy Miller, Littlestown, PA; 2. Booper Bare, Rockbridge Baths, VA; 3. Randle Chupp, Knoxville, TN; 4. Les Hare, New Park, Pa.; 5. Chuck Finch, Alberta, VA; 6. Darryl Hills, Great Mills, MD; 7. Greg Roberson, Waynesboro, Va.; 8. Ty Myers, Clark, OH.

Sue Stevenson Photography, AFCO racing Products Shock the Clock Fast Qualifiers (Time Trials) -- 1. Jeremy Miller, Littlestown, PA; 2. Randle Chupp, Knoxville, TN; 3. Chuck Finch, Alberta, VA; 4. Booper Bare, Rockbridge Baths, VA; 5. Darryl Hills, Great Mills, MD; 6. Greg Roberson, Waynesboro, Va.; 7. Mike Johnson, Imperial, PA; 8. Les Hare, New Park, Pa.; 9. Ty Myers, Clark, OH; 10. Bo Feathers, Winchester, VA; 11. Paul Wilmoth, Jr., Clarksburg, WV; 12. Kenny Pettyjohn, Millsboro, Del.; 13. Steve Lucas, Charleston, WV; 14. Matt Morgan;; 15. Davey Johnson, Greensburg, PA; 16. Denny Chamberlain, Lost Creek, WV; 17. Mark Banal, St. Clairsville, OH; 18. Jerry Foster, Pasadena, Md.; 19. Ryan Markham, Ashland, OH; 20. Rod Conley, Wheelersburg, OH; 21. Scott Cross, Stephensville, MD; 22. Robbie Scott, Shinnston, WV; 23. Jim Bernheisel, Lebanon, PA; 24. Bob Close, Eldred, PA; 25. Mark Pettyjohn, Milton, Del.; 26. Rob Blair, Titusville, PA; 27. Lance Elson, Wellsburg, WV; 28. Kirk Ryan Jr, Lewisberry, Pa.; 29. Ed Drury, Pasadena, MD; 30. Kent Wright, White Plains, VA; 31. Keith Barbara, South Park, PA; 32. Dave Hess, Jr, Waterford, PA; 33. Jeff Pilkerton, Loveville, MD; 34. Tommy Wagner, Jr., Hughesville, MD; 35. Mike Christopher, Ellendale, DE; 36. Dick Barton, Ashville, NY; 37. Ron Davies, Warren, PA; 38. Chuck Harper, Beverly, WV; 39. Steve Axtell, Glenburnie, Md.; 40. Rodney Phillips, Punxsutawney, PA; 41. David Scott, Garland, PA; 42. Dan Stone, Thompson, PA; 43. Timmy Booth, Edgewater, MD; 44. Bill Tucker, Charlotte Hall, MD; 45. Terry Harris, Newport News, VA; 46. Steve Radich, College Park, MD; 47. Donnie Marshall; 48. Louie Littlepage, Jr., Mechanicsville, VA; 49. Devin Friese, Chambersburg,

Current MACS Championship points as of 4/17/04

Car No. Driver Name Hometown Points

1 19 Davey Johnson Greensburg, PA 296

2 24M Jeremy Miller Gettysburg, PA 292

3 00B Booper Bare Rock Bridge Bath, VA 292

4 119 Jim Bernheisel Lebanon, PA 286

5 W11 Robbie Blair Titusville, PA 286

6 38S Kenny Pettyjohn Millsboro, DE 281

7 B1 Paul Wilmoth Clarksburg, WV 281

8 114 Randle Chupp Knoxville, TN 277

9 3 David Scott Garland, PA 277

10 04 Bob Close Eldred, PA 270

11 7D Darryl Hills Great Mills, PA 269

12 5KK Kirk Ryan Lewisberry, PA 269

13 00H Chuck Harper Beverly, WV 266

14 71R Rod Conley Wheelersburg, OH 265

15 17B Keith Barbara South Park, PA 263

16 5T Jerry Foster Pasadena, MD 246

17 C02R Ryan Markham Asland, OH 245

18 T8 Mark Banal St. Clairsville, OH 240

19 07 Scott Cross Centerville, MD 239

20 31 Denny Chamberlain Lost Creek, WV 239

21 333 Ty Myers Clark, OH 237

22 1P Rod Phillips Punxsutawney, PA 233

23 18R Robbie Scott Shinnston, WV 232

24 02L Louie Littlepage Mechanicsville, MD 228

25 66M Mike Christopher Ellendale, DE 226

26 17R Steve Radich Ashburn, VA 225

27 50 Tom Wagner Jr. Hughesville, MD 225

28 21D Dan Stone Thompson, PA 221

29 8P Jeff Pilkerton Loveville, MD 219

30 22AS/90A Steve Axtell Glen Burnie, MD 202

31 00F Bo Feathers Winchester, VA 202

32 2J Mike Johnson Imperial, PA 196

33 44H Dave Hess Waterford, PA 178

34 17E Lance Elson Wellsburg, WV 151

35 16G Greg Roberson Waynesboro, VA 145

36 55 Jeep Van Wormer Piconning, MI 142

37 6 Steve Lucas Charleston, WV 139

38 88 Charlie Schaffer Hamstead, MD 136

39 21F Chuck Finch Alberta, VA 130

40 18H Rick Hulson Glen Burnie, MD 129

41 14P Jack Pencil Bedford, PA 128

42 1H Les Hare New Park, PA 124

43 72 Eddie Drury Pasadena, MD 114

44 29B Tim Booth Edgewater, MD 113

45 44G Dean Guy Clements, MD 113

46 92C Walt Crouch Bealton, VA 113

47 18T Terry Harris Newport News, VA 110

48 77H P. J. Hatcher Mechanicsville, MD 110

49 66BT Billy Tucker Charlotte Hall, MD 109

50 18M Mark Pettyjohn Milton, DE 109

51 51B Barry Lear Severn, MD 108

52 2W Kent Wright White Plains, VA 106

53 12F Devin Friese Chambersburg, PA 104

54 28B Dick Barton Ashville, NY 104

55 26M Matt Morgan Hughesville, MD 102

56 25G Donnie Marshall Jr. Gloucester, VA 70

57 71D Ron Davies Warren, PA 68

By virtue of winning the Wild Side Trailer presented, Malcuit Racing Engines Dash King event, Scott, sat on the pole and was flanked by Paul Wilmoth pacing the 24-car field for the start of the 50-lap A Main.

As the green waved, Scott bolted into the lead only to have the start thwarted by a lazy spin by Kirk Ryan in turn four before the completion of lap one. On the restart, Scott again flexed his muscle catapulting into the lead. Robbie Blair, from his third place start, blew past Wilmoth into second, relegating him to third over Bob Close, from seventh and Randall Chupp from eighth. This type of breath taking action was occurring all over the track as lap one was completed.

Close breezed past Blair into second on lap five with Wilmoth still clinging to third now over Blair, Davey Johnson, from tenth, and Jeep Van Wormer. By lap 14, Scott was stretching out his lead slightly as the intense battle for position was fast and furious. The high banked, multi-groove surface was providing torrid skirmishes throughout as Blair knocked off Close regaining the runner-up spot. Johnson stealthy eyeing second by was fending off the stiff challenges of Chupp.

At half-way, Scott was starting to catch the tail of the field as the high flying Garland pilot was operating flawlessly. With Chupp’s sudden and unexpected departure from the event, Jim Bernheisel, who started fourteenth, was now holding down the fifth position. Scott was hoping to be able to sneak away from the field as tried to use lapped cars to reach that objective. However, his host of contenders would have nothing of that strategy. Blair, Close, Johnson, and Bernheisel were not only matching each others moves keeping them in check, but keeping Scott within striking distance.

With five laps to go, Scott held a slim margin over Blair, Close, Johnson and now Jeremy Miller, working his way from his eleventh place start into the top five. With 18 of the original 24 competitors still in action, the intensity level was still at a fever pitch.

As the checkers waved, Scott notched his third career Series victory over Blair, Close, Johnson, and Miller. The next tier of five drivers included Bernheisel, Booper Bare, Van Wormer, Wilmoth, and Kenny Pettyjohn.

The Calico Coatings (NC) “Hard Charger” was Bo Feathers. He received a $75.00 gift certificate from Calico for his efforts plus $200 from Sean Cosgrove and Drywall Systems. Scott added to his bounty as he received a $125.00 gift certificate from Calico. Calico also awarded Jerry Foster and Dan Stone, the first non-transfers from the twin B Mains $50.00 gift certificates. ATL Fuel Cells (NJ) is providing a $50.00 gift certificate to the winner, Scott, as well as a $100 gift certificate to the fiat B main winner Rod Conley. Design 500 (WA) awarded a $50.00 gift certificate to Miller for finishing fifth in the A Main as well as $100 gift certificate to Stone as the first non-transfer in the second B main. Frankland Racing Supplies provided a $50.00 gift certificate to Petty John for his tenth place finish in the A Main. Mason Racing provided a $50.00 gift certificate fro the winner Scott. Outerwears Prefilters provided a $50.00 to Darryl Hills Winner of the second B main.

MACS FACTS:

* Five heats were held for 43 drivers from seven states including: Delaware, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Maryland, Michigan, Virginia, and West Virginia.

* David is an owner operator piloting a MasterSbilt Grand Prix, powered by a 430 Blackshear Racing Chevrolet, mounted with AFCO shocks, and shod with American Racer tires. His loyalist are: American Racer, Lias Tire Racing Division, Blackshear Racing Engines, and Cintas.

* The feature field contained 13 previous MACS A Main winners.

* The Series has had 51 different winners thus far in 126 events.

* The event took 25:47.

* David Scott leads the point battle.

Sue Stevenson Photography presented AFCO Shock the Clock Time Trail Points

David Scott 25

Jeep Van Wormer 20

Paul Wilmoth, Jr 18

Robbie Blair 16

Charlie Schaffer 14

Rod Conley 12

Robbie Scott 10

Bob Close 8

Darryl Hills 6

Randall Chupp 4

Wild Side Trailers presented Malcuit Racing Engines Dash King’s

David Scott 25

Paul Wilmoth 20

Kirk Ryan 18

Robbie Blair 16

Booper Bare 14

Jeep Van Wormer 12

Bob Close 10

Randall Chupp 8

Event - Calico Hard Charger Points

Bo Feathers -10 Jim Bernheisel -8 Davey Johnson -6 Jeremy Miller -6

Charlie Schaffer- 6 Keith Barbara -6 Louie Littlepage -5 Bob Close -4

Kenny Pettyjohn- 3 Rod Conley -3 Robbie Blair -2 Rich Hulson -2

Sue Stevenson Photography, AFCO racing Products Shock the Clock Fast Qualifier: Scott

Stan Hover Racing - Hoosier Tire Ohio Valley, Hoosier Tire Heats #1: Kirk Ryan

W&W Racing Supplies - Hoosier Tire Mid-Atlantic, Rocket chassis Heat #2: Bare

Lias Tire Racing Division/American Racer Heat #3: Harper

Team GRT Chassis, ATL Fuel Cells Heat #4: Johnson

Mason Racin’, BERT Transmission Heat #5; Chupp

Wild Side Trailers, Malcuit Racing Engines Dash King: Scott

Bazell Oil, Sunoco Racing Fuels 1st B Main: Rod Conley

Goddard Performance , Warrior Chassis 2nd B Main: Darryl Hills

MACS Super Late Models

A-Main 50-laps -- 1. David Scott, Garland, PA; 2. Rob Blair, Titusville, PA; 3. Bob Close, Eldred, PA; 4. Davey Johnson, Greensburg, PA; 5. Jeremy Miller, Littlestown, PA; 6. Jim Bernheisel, Lebanon, PA; 7. Booper Bare, Rockbridge Baths, VA; 8. Jeep Van Wormer, Pinconning, MI.; 9. Paul Wilmoth, Jr., Clarksburg, WV; 10. Kenny Pettyjohn, Millsboro, DE.; 11. Bo Feathers, Winchester, VA; 12. Charlie Schaffer, Hampstead, MD; 13. Rod Conley, Wheelersburg, OH; 14. Kirk Ryan Jr, Lewisberry, PA.; 15. Chuck Harper, Beverly, WV; 16. Keith Barbara, South Park, PA; 17. Ryan Markham, Ashland, OH; 18. Rick Hulson, Glen Burnie, MD; 19. Louie Littlepage, Jr., Mechanicsville, VA; 20. Randall Chupp, Knoxville, TN; 21. Darryl Hills, Great Mills, MD; 22. Jack Pencil, Bedford, PA; 23. Mike Johnson, Imperial, PA; 24. Rodney Phillips, Punxsutawney, PA.

43 Cars

Time: 29:52

Cautions – Complete, 4, 12

Leaders: 1 Scott 1 - 50

Red Flags: None

Bazell Oil, Sunoco Racing Fuels 1st B Main:

1. Rod Conley, Wheelersburg, OH; 2. Charlie Schaffer, Hampstead, MD; 3. Rick Hulson, Glen Burnie, MD; 4. Jerry Foster, Pasadena, Md.; 5. Mike Christopher, Ellendale, DE; 6. Robbie Scott, Shinnston, WV; 7. Walt Crouch, Bealton, Va.; 8. Denny Chamberlain, Lost Creek, WV; 9. Ty Myers, Clark, OH; 10. Scott Cross, Stephensville, MD; 11. Barry Lear, Severn, Md.; 12. Dave Hess, Jr., Waterford, PA; 13. Steve Axtell, Glen Burnie, MD.

Goddard Performance , Warrior Chassis 2nd B Main:

1. Darryl Hills, Great Mills, MD; 2. Mike Johnson, Imperial, PA; 3. Bo Feathers, Winchester, VA; 4. Dan Stone, Thompson, PA; 5. Mark Banal, St. Clairsville, OH; 6. Jeff Pilkerton, Loveville, MD; 7. Deane Guy, Clements, MD; 8. Steve Radich, College Park, MD; 9. Tommy Wagner, Jr., Hughesville, MD; 10. P.J. Hatcher, Budds Creek, MD; 11. Keith Barbara, South Park, PA; 12. Rodney Phillips, Punxsutawney, PA; 13. Louie Littlepage, Jr., Mechanicsville, VA.

Stan Hover Racing - Hoosier Tire Ohio Valley, Hoosier Tire Heats #1:

1. Kirk Ryan Jr., Lewisberry, Pa.; 2. David Scott, Garland, PA; 3. Kenny Pettyjohn, Millsboro, Del.; 4. Rod Conley, Wheelersburg, OH; 5. Tommy Wagner, Jr., Hughesville, MD; 6. Mike Christopher, Ellendale, DE; 7. P.J. Hatcher, Budds Creek, MD; 8. Barry Lear, Severn, Md.; 9. Louie Littlepage, Jr., Mechanicsville, VA.

W&W Racing Supplies - Hoosier Tire Mid-Atlantic, Rocket Chassis Heat #2:

1. Booper Bare, Rockbridge Baths, VA; 2. Jeep Van Wormer, Pinconning, Mich.; 3. Jim Bernheisel, Lebanon, PA; 4. Mike Johnson, Imperial, PA; 5. Robbie Scott, Shinnston, WV; 6. Mark Banal, St. Clairsville, OH; 7. Walt Crouch, Bealton, Va.; 8. Dan Stone, Thompson, PA; 9. Lance Elson, Wellsburg, WV.

Lias Tire Racing Division/American Racer Heat #3:

1. Chuck Harper, Beverly, WV; 2. Bob Close, Eldred, PA; 3. Paul Wilmoth, Jr., Clarksburg, WV; 4. Jerry Foster, Pasadena, Md.; 5. Keith Barbara, South Park, PA; 6. Scott Cross, Stephensville, MD; 7. Deane Guy, Clements, MD; 8. Ty Myers, Clark, OH.

Team GRT Chassis, ATL Fuel Cells Heat #4:

1. Davey Johnson, Greensburg, PA; 2. Jeremy Miller, Littlestown, PA; 3. Rob Blair, Titusville, PA; 4. Darryl Hills, Great Mills, MD; 5. Rick Hulson, Glen Burnie, MD; 6. Jeff Pilkerton, Loveville, MD; 7. Dave Hess, Jr., Waterford, PA; 8. Bo Feathers, Winchester, VA.

Mason Racin’, BERT Transmission Heat #5:

1. Randall Chupp, Knoxville, TN; 2. Jack Pencil, Bedford, PA; 3. Ryan Markham, Ashland, OH; 4. Charlie Schaffer, Hampstead, MD; 5. Rodney Phillips, Punxsutawney, PA; 6. Denny Chamberlain, Lost Creek, WV; 7. Steve Radich, College Park, MD; 8. Steve Axtell, Glen Burnie, MD.

Sue Stevenson Photography, AFCO Racing Products Shock the Clock:

1. David Scott, Garland, PA; 2. Jeep Van Wormer, Pinconning, Mich.; 3. Paul Wilmoth, Jr., Clarksburg, WV; 4. Rob Blair, Titusville, PA; 5. Charlie Schaffer, Hampstead, MD; 6. Rod Conley, Wheelersburg, OH; 7. Robbie Scott, Shinnston, WV; 8. Bob Close, Eldred, PA; 9. Darryl Hills, Great Mills, MD; 10. Randall Chupp, Knoxville, TN; 11. Kirk Ryan Jr., Lewisberry, Pa.; 12. Booper Bare, Rockbridge Baths, VA; 13. Chuck Harper, Beverly, WV; 14. Davey Johnson, Greensburg, PA; 15. Ryan Markham, Ashland, OH; 16. Kenny Pettyjohn, Millsboro, Del.; 17. Mike Johnson, Imperial, PA; 18. Jerry Foster, Pasadena, Md.; 19. Jeremy Miller, Littlestown, PA; 20. Jack Pencil, Bedford, PA; 21. Mike Christopher, Ellendale, DE; 22. Jim Bernheisel, Lebanon, PA; 23. Scott Cross, Stephensville, MD; 24. Bo Feathers, Winchester, VA; 25. Steve Axtell, Glen Burnie, Md.; 26. Dave Hess, Jr., Waterford, PA; 27. Louie Littlepage, Jr., Mechanicsville, VA; 28. Mark Banal, St. Clairsville, OH; 29. Deane Guy, Clements, MD; 30. Rodney Phillips, Punxsutawney, PA; 31. Tommy Wagner, Jr., Hughesville, MD; 32. Dan Stone, Thompson, PA; 33. Keith Barbara, South Park, PA; 34. Jeff Pilkerton, Loveville, MD; 35. Denny Chamberlain, Lost Creek, WV; 36. P.J. Hatcher, Budds Creek, MD; 37. Walt Crouch, Bealton, Va.; 38. Ty Myers, Clark, OH; 39. Rick Hulson, Glen Burnie, MD; 40. Steve Radich, College Park, MD; 41. Barry Lear, Severn, Md.; 42. Lance Elson, Wellsburg, WV.

Wild Side Trailers, Malcuit Racing Engines Dash King:

1. David Scott, Garland, PA; 2. Paul Wilmoth, Jr., Clarksburg, WV; 3. Kirk Ryan Jr., Lewisberry, Pa.; 4.

Rob Blair, Titusville, PA; 5. Booper Bare, Rockbridge Baths, VA; 6. Jeep Van Wormer, Pinconning, Mich.; 7. Bob Close,

Eldred, PA; 8. Randall Chupp, Knoxville, TN.

Drivers are starting to make their commitments known, as three drivers, Mike Christopher (DE), Scott Cross (MD), and Robbie Scott (WV), have all indicated their dedication to participate in the WRISCO Aluminum MACS ROY program. Several other drivers have also shown their interest in competing for the ROY crown, but at this point, have not submitted the appropriate applications. The deadline for ROY title driver declaration is Saturday, May 1, which coincidentally is the Series third event at Brushcreek Motorsports, Peebles, OH.

Christopher, 37, from Ellendale, DE, has been chauffeuring Late Models for thirteen seasons. Mike’s first career victory came in ’92 at the Camp Barnes Benefit event at Delaware International Speedway. Since then he has gained seven more A Main markers. He currently pilots a BRC, Lazer III Grand Prix powered by both 415 and 430 Draime as well as Dyno-Tech Chevrolet’s, with AFCO Shocks and American Racer tires on board. Mike and his wife Donna are owner/operators of the team and fully sponsor their own effort.

Cross, 41, calls Centreville, MD home and has been piloting dirt Late Models for the past fifteen years. He is former track champion at Potomac Speedway (MD) during the ’95 & ’96 campaigns. Additionally, he has several important wins under his belt including the ’95 Hoosier Race of Champions, ’01 Vern Harris Memorial both at Potomac as well as the ’95 version of the Fall Classic, now annual held at Bill Sawyer’s Virginia Motor Speedway. He drives a DIRTEK Grand Prix with power from a 430 Advanced Racing Engines Chevrolet clad with PRO shocks and Hoosier Tires. His boosters are Advanced Racing Engines, Security Remodeling, Ask About Doors, and Jay Dee’s Supply.

Scott, 28, hails from Shinnston, WV. This twelve year veteran has a long list of accomplishment to his credit. During the ’94 season he copped the Elkins Motor Speedway Late Model Rookie of the Year title. That was the catalyst for Robbie to start exerting his dominance at the Elkins oval. Just five short seasons later (’99) he claimed his first of four track Late Model Championships at Elkins including this past season (’01-‘03) as well as claiming the 2001 WV State Championship there. Accompanying all of his Championships seasons are 23 feature wins. Robbie pilots an Intrepid Rocket with a 410 Cressap MOPAR shod with AFCO Shocks and Hoosiers Tires. His sponsors include Rocket Chassis, Banshee Graphics, G&G Garage, and Amos Paving.

Adding to the list of drivers traveling with the Series this season are: defending champion, Chuck Harper, Beverly, WV, as he returns to defend his crown leading the MACS contingent south for the opener, Friday, April 16, at Rick Jones’, Potomac Speedway, Budds Creek, MD. This event will be a 50-lap, $5,000 to-win show with a total purse of $26,275.

At Harper’s side will be ’03 MACS ROY, Keith Barbara (PA); “Hot Rod” Rodney Phillips (PA); two-time MACS Champion, Denny Chamberlain (WV), Flyin’ Ryan Markham (OH); Rod Conley (OH); and David “Slow Ride” Scott (PA);

Also anticipated to be in attendance are Booper Bare (VA); Jackie Boggs (KY); Lance Elson (WV); Les Hare (PA); Mike Johnson (PA); and Jeremy Miller (PA), piloting Charles Bucker Rocket.

The MACS portion of the show will included AFCO “Shock the Clock” time trails presented by Sue Stevenson Photography; heats; the Malcuit Racing Engines “Dash King” competition presented by Wild Side Trailers; twin B Mains, and 50 lap A Main. The pay-off is stout with seventh place paying $1,000 and with $400 to take the green.

The next night, Saturday, April 17, the Series stops at Bill Sawyer’s, Virginia Motor Speedway, Saluda, VA. This marks the beginning of the four “BB&T Challenge Series” presented by Sun Belt Equipment Rentals at VMS. All four BB&T programs are 50-laps, paying $10,000 to-win from the gigantic $50,000 one-day purse. The purse highlights included fourteenth place paying $1,000 with $700 to start. All drivers failing to qualify will receive $200.00 tow money. The MACS format will be identical to the previous night’s show with the AFCO “Shock the Clock” time trails presented by Sue Stevenson Photography; heats; the Malcuit Racing Engines “Dash King” competition presented by Wild Side Trailers; twin B Mains, and 50 lap A Main.

Additionally, the “BB&T Challenge Series” events provide a tremendous incentive program for the quartet of events. If one driver wins two of the four shows s/he will receive a $10,000 bonus. If someone takes three of four the bonus grows to $35,000, while a clean sweep will net a cool $50,000. One driver could win $90,000 if s/he is able to sweep all four events.

Fans and drivers a like don’t miss one minute of the action at either Potomac Speedway or Virginia Motor Speedway on Friday and Saturday, April 16 & 17 respectively.

Last season, the series began the Checkin’ Out Reading Club in response to the “No Child Left Behind Act of 2001”. “Motivation for the kids’ reading club was derived from my desire to closely tie education into what we do with the Series. As educators at Indiana County Technology Center (ICTC), Indiana, PA, Jeff and I realize the value of a quality education. We understand the worth of being fluent readers and the impact reading has on our daily lives. In working with children, we are aware of the role reading plays in education and the effect that it has on their future. The enthusiasm racing generates is contagious. We hope this alliance of reading and motorsports will prompt kids to increase their time spent reading”, concluded Regina Geesey. The Series created this program for children up to age 16. The program is designed to encourage children and their families to spend time reading regularly to improve reading fluency, decoding skills, vocabulary development, and comprehension.

Each Checkin’ Out Reading Club member has monthly opportunities (January 1 through December 1) to submit their completed form(s) for eligibility to win prizes. The reading form is located on the bottom of the JRC page at the MACS website or at the Wild Side MACS apparel trailer at any of the Series’ events. Kids using “book it” forms in their schools are welcomed to count those same titles and pages toward this program. Interest about this program and its benefits has prompted Dr. Dave and Genny Horne, RPM Racing News co-editors to once again provide 40 books for free distribution to the Checkin’ Out Reading Club members at our events.

Prizes for this year’s Checkin’ Out Reading Club winners include a Gateway Computer compliments of MACS defending champion, Chuck Harper; a DVD Player, child’s bike, Hewlett Packard Desk Jet printer, and Borders gift certificate compliments of Doc and Carol Lehman, Lehman Motorsports Services; Tim Adamson and Alton Swayne have donated $100 through their Jesus Motorsports Outreach organization based at Brushcreek Motorsports, Peebles, OH. Chub Frank and Mike Farr have donated Chub Frank calendars and t-shirts. Proceeds from these items will benefit the kids’ prize and gift packages offered throughout the year.

New this season is an essay contest. As a result of an interview on www.racetalklive.com in February 2004, on Dirt Nation with Doc Lehman, Dave Seay, and Brian Tidball a suggestion was made to institute an essay contest for our young race fans. The conversation was prompted by MACS champion, Chuck Harper’s positive comments regarding last year’s Checkin’ Out Reading grand prize winner, Amanda Darke, Conneaut Lake, PA. She wrote an acceptance letter for prizes she received at the banquet for her reading efforts during the 2003 race season. This acceptance letter touched many in attendance realizing the feats that she had conquered in her personal quest to become a better reader. In collaboration with both an English and Reading teacher at ICTC Regina developed five writing prompts which kids can write to and enter up to five separate essays (age groups 6-9; 10-12; 13-16). Each prompt focuses on an aspect of racing. The contest winners will have their essays released to electronic and print medias. Dave Kitty, RPM Racing News co-editor will contribute a Best Buy gift certificate to a winner.

Contest Criteria:

Carefully read the five prompts and select one or more to write about.

* Present your ideas in a clear and logical order (five paragraphs: an introductory paragraph, three body paragraphs, and a conclusion).

* Each paragraph must have a minimum of three sentences.

* Essays must be type written or data processed. No hand written essays accepted Font size 12; Page set-up (one inch margins right/left; top/bottom)

* Be mindful of content, focus, organization, style, grammar, and punctuation.

* Proof read your essay(s) and make necessary corrections.

1. Write an informative essay about your experience driving a go-kart or racecar in competition. Describe your feelings (fear, excitement, exhilaration) giving a detailed account of the physical demands placed upon you as a driver while racing.

2. Write a persuasive essay convincing a close friend of yours who has never been to a dirt track race to go with you to an event. Describe
what they would see, hear, as well as experience from your prospective as a spectator.

3. Writing a narrative essay, giving a detailed explanation of how you became interested in the sport of auto racing. Enlighten the reader
which person(s) initially sparked your interest and how your interest has grown from the first event you attended to now.

4. Write an informative essay, describing your most memorable race event including what impressed you most about a driver, the event, or perhaps the time spent with your family.

5. Write a narrative essay on how sports can provide young people with positive role models. Express in your own words who within racing has impacted you the most in a positive way by steering you to emulate his/her success.

As an added program, Amanda Darke independently designed a book mark which will be distributed free to our Reading Club and JRC members. Her artwork is original and will be featured during this race season. Based upon this idea, we are conducting a contest for kids to create a bookmark. The artwork will be collected this year from our young race fans. Entries can be submitted at the Wild Side MACS apparel trailer at any of the Series’ events or electronically to macs1@verizon.net . The winner’s artwork will be featured at our banquet on January 8, 2005 as well as during the 2005 race season at our events.

As we prepare for the upcoming season we need to keep in mind that these programs are geared to our young people who will be our future columnists, promoters, drivers, car owners, and racing officials. We need to encourage them to get involved and give them every opportunity to prepare for these roles.

Check out the program guidelines on the MACS website at http://www.macsracing.com  or at the Pit Stall at the Wild Side MACS apparel trailer at any of the Series’ events. Also look for the new Weikel’s Racewear designed MACS JRC t-shirt in addition to a new general kid’s t-shirt for the 2004 race season.

“We are starting with a Maryland and Virginia weekend this year with the hopes for warmer weather south of the Mason-Dixon, to start our season”, indicated Jeff Geesey, Series P.R. Director.

The brimming schedule starts at Rick Jones’, Potomac Speedway, Budds Creek, MD, on Friday, April 16. This is the first of two appearances by the Series this season and will be the first since October of 1999.

This event will be a 50-lap, $5,000 to-win affair with a total purse of $26,275 being offered. The show will consist of the Sue Stevenson Photography presented, AFCO “Shock the Clock” time trails; heats; the Wild Side Trailers presented Malcuit Racing Engines “Dash King” competition, twin B Mains, and 50 lap A Main. The good news for the competitors is that seventh place pays $1,000 while $400 goes to start.

Gary Stuhler, who resides in second place in all-time Series wins, took home the checkers that brisk fall evening in ’99 out dueling a stout field of 57 drivers from five states. Potomac is a fleet, high-banked, 3/8 mile that provides multiple grooves of racing with action at every corner. The next Series stop this year at Potomac will be on Friday, July 16 for an identical program.

“With nearly $77,000 on the line for the weekend, we have high hope for driver participation and fan attendance. I sure wouldn't want to miss this one, for anything,” indicated Geesey.

The next night, Saturday, April 17, the Series makes the short, one and one-half hour haul to Bill Sawyer's Virginia Motor Speedway, Saluda, VA. This is for the first of four BB&T Challenge Series events.

“Bill and his crack crew, under the leadership of General Manager, Clarke Sawyer, have taken a facility that was in absolute ruin and decay, totally dismantled it down to the ground, which has given rise to the crown jewel of southern dirt late model facilities”, Geesey lamented.

All four BB&T programs are 50-laps, paying $10,000 to-win. The total purse for each of these one-day events weighs in at a whopping $50,000. From a driver or team owners prospective, it is a great purse throughout. Fourteenth place is $1,000 with $700 going to start. That isn’t the only good news however; all drivers that fail to qualify for the A Main will receive $200.00 tow money.

One of the most exciting points of this mini-series, or as some are referring to it as, a Series within a Series is the bonus program,” commented Geesey. “In addition to the $200,000 Bill has posted, he is offering a tremendous bonus program for the quartet of events. If one driver wins two of the four shows he will receive a $10,000 bonus. If someone takes three of four the bonus grows to $35,000, while a clean sweep will net a cool $50,000. That means if one driver can sweep the deal, he will earn $90,000 for his effort. That is a pretty sweet deal, if you ask me,” summarized Geesey.

The last time the Series was at VMS was on June 15, 2002 with Booper Bare narrowly edging out Les Hare by .106 seconds taking the dramatic win. In the previous visits by the Series during the rain plagued ’01 season, Todd Andrews, all-time career feature win leader with the Series, took the checkers and the $12,000 top prize.

“We are excited about returning to this great facility that has few rivals in our sport of short track, dirt racing. Bill and Clarke have extended an open invitation to all the teams, that they will leave the pit gate open at VMS on Friday night after the Potomac show, so that when competitors leave Potomac, they can pull straight to VMS, and park in their pits for the night. That is the type of class, professionalism and hospitality that is exhibited by everyone affiliated with the track,” concluded Geesey.

Another inspiring point of the four race set is that Lehman Motorsports, via Dirt America On line, has agreed to sign on as a sponsor of the FANtastic finale at VMS. One lucky fan could win $25,000. Fans will have their general admission tickets placed in a barrel. One lucky fan will have his or her ticket number drawn after the entire field has been set. They will come to center stage and through a blind draw, two of the numbers in the starting field will be drawn. If those two drivers finish first and second in any order, that fan will win $25,000.

Race fans make sure you don’t miss one minute of the action at either Potomac Speedway or Virginia Motor Speedway on Friday and Saturday, April 16 & 17 respectively.

As a result of a meeting held recently in Portsmouth, promoter, Max Warnock and track owner, Tim Coleman met with Series officials and arrived at the additional date. “We are excited about the opportunity to be at this renowned facility three times this year. As we forged the general concept, as well as the date, we have dedicated time to work out the full details of the event”, explained Series PR Director, Jeff Geesey.

“We are gratified and excited to be working with the Geesey’s and the MACS Series”, commented Warnock. “We feel that they are up and coming and we, at Portsmouth Raceway Park, are eagerly anticipating a great working relationship with them. We see them as having the same values and philosophy as we do relative to quality, family entertainment”, concluded Warnock.

“Tim, Max and Donna plan to establish the total purse, winners share and event naming. We don’t want to keep everyone in too much suspense; however, we don’t envision the full details being available until about mid-summer. Both sides are considering and discussing several options of how the event will be presented. I believe the Series and the brain trust at Portsmouth can make this a huge event at that time of the year”, concluded Geesey.

Make sure to mark your calendar for all dates the MACS Series will be in action at Portsmouth Raceway Park; Saturday, June 5, for a $5,000 to-win, $26,275 event; Saturday and Sunday July 3 & 4 events co-sanctioned with the Boundless World of Outlaw Late Models paying $5,000 to-win the first night and $10,000 to-win the second night; concluding with Saturday, September 25.

“We are disappointed, but we completely understand this turn of events. Ted, as one of our former competitors, has always supported the Series when he could, so I am confident that we will have an event there, if not later this year, certainly next. Ted, his wife Marion, as well as Vickie and Toma (Johnson) have put a lot of effort into the track over the last two years, and they want it completely right, including concession stands, parking both in the pits as well as for the spectators, and seating before we arrive. Ted expressed his sincerest desire to make a positive impression on the drivers and fans that come to visit his facility, and he didn’t want them to leave the least disappointed”, concluded Geesey.

At this point, Friday, April 30, is an open date that we will attempt to fill somewhere in Ohio, West Virginia or western Pennsylvania, so the trip the next night, Saturday, May 1, to Brushcreek, will make logistical sense for our teams, fans and us.

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