Big Diamond Speedway Race Track in Pottsville, Pennsylvania, USA
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Big Diamond Speedway races Enduro, Vintage, Modifieds, Sportsman, Roadrunners, Street Stocks, and Demolition Derby.
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392 Forest Lane
Pottsville, Pennsylvania, 17901 USA - lat: 40.684590, lng: -76.312841
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Fri, Aug 14
- 2026-08-142026-08-14EventScheduledhttps://dirtfan.com/assets/graphics/track_logos/21.jpgModifieds, PASS Sprint Cars, 602 Sportsman, Rookie 602 SportsmanDirt Track RacingDirt Track RacingDirt Track Racershttps://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceModeBig Diamond Speedway570-617-6737https://dirtfan.com/dirt-track/USA/Pennsylvania/Pottsville/Big Diamond Speedway/https://dirtfan.com/assets/graphics/track_logos/21.jpg$392 Forest Lane Pottsville, Pennsylvania, 17901 USA
PASS - PA Sprint Serieshttps://dirtfan.com/dirt-track-racing-organization/PASS/PA Sprint Series/PASS - PA Sprint Series Dirt Track Racing Organization - 2026-08-142026-08-14EventScheduledhttps://dirtfan.com/assets/graphics/track_logos/21.jpgRacesDirt Track RacingDirt Track RacingDirt Track Racershttps://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceModeBig Diamond Speedway570-617-6737https://dirtfan.com/dirt-track/USA/Pennsylvania/Pottsville/Big Diamond Speedway/https://dirtfan.com/assets/graphics/track_logos/21.jpg$392 Forest Lane Pottsville, Pennsylvania, 17901 USA
Fri, Aug 21
- 2026-08-212026-08-21EventScheduledhttps://dirtfan.com/assets/graphics/track_logos/21.jpgPrelude To The Coalcracker - DBR Industrial Services LLC Night - Modifieds 50 $10,000 to win, 602 Sportsman, Roadrunners, Rookie 602 SportsmanDirt Track RacingDirt Track RacingDirt Track Racershttps://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceModeBig Diamond Speedway570-617-6737https://dirtfan.com/dirt-track/USA/Pennsylvania/Pottsville/Big Diamond Speedway/https://dirtfan.com/assets/graphics/track_logos/21.jpg$392 Forest Lane Pottsville, Pennsylvania, 17901 USA
Fri, Aug 28
- 2026-08-282026-08-28EventScheduledhttps://dirtfan.com/assets/graphics/track_logos/21.jpgFayash Memorial - USS Achey Inc. Night - Modifieds, 602 Sportsman, Roadrunners Crazy 8's, Rookie 602 SportsmanDirt Track RacingDirt Track RacingDirt Track Racershttps://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceModeBig Diamond Speedway570-617-6737https://dirtfan.com/dirt-track/USA/Pennsylvania/Pottsville/Big Diamond Speedway/https://dirtfan.com/assets/graphics/track_logos/21.jpg$392 Forest Lane Pottsville, Pennsylvania, 17901 USA
Fri, Sep 4
- 2026-09-042026-09-04EventScheduledhttps://dirtfan.com/assets/graphics/track_logos/21.jpgChampionship Night - Modifieds, 602 Sportsman, RoadrunnersDirt Track RacingDirt Track RacingDirt Track Racershttps://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceModeBig Diamond Speedway570-617-6737https://dirtfan.com/dirt-track/USA/Pennsylvania/Pottsville/Big Diamond Speedway/https://dirtfan.com/assets/graphics/track_logos/21.jpg$392 Forest Lane Pottsville, Pennsylvania, 17901 USA
Sun, Sep 6
- 2026-09-062026-09-06EventScheduledhttps://dirtfan.com/assets/graphics/track_logos/21.jpgJack Rich Inc. Modified Coalcracker 72 - Modifieds 72 $15,000-to-win & $600 to take the green, 602 Sportsman 25 $1,500-to-win Keystone Sport Compact SeriesDirt Track RacingDirt Track RacingDirt Track Racershttps://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceModeBig Diamond Speedway570-617-6737https://dirtfan.com/dirt-track/USA/Pennsylvania/Pottsville/Big Diamond Speedway/https://dirtfan.com/assets/graphics/track_logos/21.jpg$392 Forest Lane Pottsville, Pennsylvania, 17901 USA
Big Diamond Speedway Dirt Track News
- Back to School Night and Lasting Legends Night takes place this Friday at Big Diamond Speedway
(Minersville, PA 8-7-26) After falling victim to rain for just the second time this season, Big Diamond Speedway will be back in action this coming Friday evening, August 14 for Back to School Night and Lasting Legends Night. Thanks to Foran's Transmission & Auto Repair along with Palermo's Pizza there will be backpacks for the kids filled with school provisions to be handed out while supplies last and face painting too by Silly Smiles Face Painting and Magic Mirror Face Artistry. Kids under 16 are free! Lasting Legends has become a fan favorite evening as past greats are invited for a special meet and greet prior to the races getting underway. This year's Lasting Legends line-up includes 1993/94 Street Stock champion Bruce Williams, Dick Maberry, a popular Modified star during the latter half of the 1970s, Terry Peters, who competed in Sportsman Modifieds, ace Modified standout Davey Wenger, repeated Street Stock and Modified winner Keith Trumbo and Frankie Burke who not only raced at the track but worked for a stint as the announcer. The Dog Pound will also be giving away special prizes for the "Best Vintage T-Shirt." The race line up will consist of the BQ Concrete 358 Modifieds, USS Achey Inc. 602 Crate Sportsman, Big Creek Concrete Rookie 602 Crate Sportsman and the River Valley Builders 305 PASS Sprinters. The Red white and Blue Autos Inc. Roadrunners have the night off. Friday will be the first of just four regular season point races that remain for the 358 Modifieds and 602 Crate Sportsman Modifieds. After 16 events for the 358 Mods defending class champion Louden Reimert leads in the standings over Mike Lisowski and Timmy Buckwalter with Duane Howard and Logan Watt filling out the top five. Reimert has also scored the most wins thus far with four. The 602 Crate Sportsman have run 14 features to date and coming off his class leading fourth victory, Ryan Graver sits atop the rankings over Zach Steffey and Dakota Kohler. The PASS 305 Sprinters are sure to attract a strong field of cars, as they always do, and deliver the terrific racing fans have come to expect whenever the class visits Big Diamond Speedway. There have been four different winners this season with the Rookie 602 Crate Sportsman including most recent first time victor Mason Harakel. This budding class of up-and-coming talent continues to highlight that of aspiring drivers and show the future is in good hands. General admission is $24 and kids under 16 admitted free. Pit admission is $35 for members and $45 non-members. Pits open at 5:00 pm and grandstands at 5:30 pm. Hot laps will begin at 6:45 pm with racing to follow. The Prelude to the Coalcracker takes place in two weeks, Friday, August 21 on DBR Industrial Services LLC Night. The Modifieds will be contesting in a 50-lap/$10,000-to-win feature. Also on the card will be the Sportsman, Roadrunners and Rookie Sportsman. Big Diamond Speedway is located at 392 Forest Lane, Pottsville. For up-to-date news and information logon to the official track website at https://bigdspeedway.net/ and Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/search/top?q=big%20diamond%20speedway
- Dukes of Hazzard Meet & Greet with Daisy Duke Catherine Bach this Friday at Big Diamond Speedway
(Minersville, PA 8-2-26) Big Diamond Speedway will kick off the month of August this coming Friday evening with a very special guest on hand. Catherine Bach, better known for her starring role as Daisy Duke in the wildly popular hit TV series the Dukes of Hazzard, will be in the grandstands for a Meet & Greet with fans prior to the start of the evening's races. Bach was a cast member on the Dukes of Hazzard television series which aired from 1979 to 1985 and in a pair of Dukes of Hazzard movies in 1997 and again in 2000. She has also starred in numerous films and television shows throughout her career. Thanks to the efforts of Jeff Bowers who was able bring Bach to the track for this much-looked forward to affair, plus, Bowers will have his very sharp looking replica of the General Lee on display, a 1969 Dodge Charger. The race line-up will include the BQ Concrete 358 Modifieds, USAC East Coast Sprint Cars, USS Achey Inc. 602 Crate Sportsman and the Red White and Blue Autos Inc. Roadrunners. With his being the final month of racing the championship picture is beginning to clear amongst the division point contenders. Louden Reimert remains in control of the 358 Modifieds and is looking to make it back-to-back title runs, although nipping close at his heels is Mike Lisowski and Tim Buckwalter who remain withing striking distance. Duane Howard and Logan Watt round out this week's top-5 in the standings. In the Sportsman division Ryan Graver is coming off his class leading fourth win of the season and in doing so padded his point lead over Zach Steffey but with the right set of circumstances things can quicky turn given the number of races left to run and not only for Steffey but other current top point-getters such as Dakota Kohler and Matt Martino. Alex Schoffstall has maintained a steady pace as the Roadrunners point leader. However, he must remain mindful of the drivers close behind him, including Joey Brennan and Jim Kost, second and third respectively in points and are battling each week to finish ahead of him. And not to mention several other top contenders who have also gained momentum in recent weeks, adding further pressure to the championship fight. General admission is $25, students 10-15 are $10 and under 9 free. Pit admission is $35 for members and $45 non-members. Pits open at 5:00 pm and grandstands at 5:30 pm. Hot laps will begin at 6:45 pm with racing to follow. Coming up in two weeks on Friday, August 14 will be Back To School Night and Lasting Legends Night. There will be backpacks for the kids filled with school supplies to be handed out while supplies last and there will be face painting too. This year's Lasting Legends line-up includes 1993/94 Street Stock champion Bruce Williams, Dick Maberry, a popular Modified star during the latter half of the 1970s, Terry Peters, who competed in Sportsman Modifieds, ace Modified standout Davey Wenger, repeated Street Stock and Modified winner Keith Trumbo and Frankie Burke who not only raced at the track but worked for a stint as the announcer. Fans will be able to meet up with these driving greats where they will be stationed underneath the pavilion adjacent to the concession stand. Big Diamond Speedway is located at 392 Forest Lane, Pottsville. For up-to-date news and information logon to the official track website at https://bigdspeedway.net/
- Ryan Graver, Chuck Fayash and Kris Ney score big wins in Dave Camp Memorial at Big Diamond Speedway…Jeremy Ott bags $1500 Legends victory, Mason Harakel notches career first win in Rookie 602 Crate Sportsman
(Minersville, PA 7-31-26) Big Diamond Speedway hosted the 10th Annual Dave Kamp Memorial on Friday evening, with bonus money awarded to competitors in the USS Achey Inc. 602 Crate Sportsman and Red White and Blue Autos Inc. Roadrunner divisions through the combined efforts of racer John Deatrich and a generous group of sponsors. In the Sportsman feature Lehighton's Ryan Graver scored his division leading fourth win of the season. Graver, who started 12th, used his patented outside line in charging his way frontward and by lap eight was running in the top-5 and wasn't done with his forward-thinking at that point either. Following a restart on the same circuit Graver advanced to fourth and yet another spot the next time around. With nine laps to go he motored to second behind leader Reice Widger. Widger had taken the lead away from early pace setter Tyler Vidal at the halfway mark and was upholding his position over Graver, however, just as he was entering Turn 4 and ready to complete the 12th lap he suddenly spun and any hopes of a win dashed along with it. This handed the lead over to Graver who then cruised to the checkers for his fourth win in 14 starts. Matt Martino had a strong run and did get close a few times to Graver but near the end could not maintain and settled for a season best second. Racing to third was Kevin Fitzpatrick who had to fend off Craig Whitmoyer and Ed Mrochko. Mrochko put forth his best run in sometime as he ran as high as second and then remained highly competitive in notching a well-earned top five. In the first of Twin-12s for the Roadrunners Chuck Fayash from Schuylkill Township passed point leader Alex Schoffstall after a torrid side-by-side battle with six laps to go and then went on to claim his second win in the last three starts. Not only was this his 14th Roadrunner victory and 15th overall, but it came exactly 11 years to the day of his career first win. Joey Brennan gave a close chase in taking third. In the second feature, Kris Ney of Gordon wrestled the lead from Jesse Krasnitsky on lap two, then found himself locked in an electrifying three-car battle with Schoffstall and Brennan. The trio raced lap after lap in tight formation, with virtually no margin for error. The intensity never eased as the race reached its closing laps. Coming to the white flag, Schoffstall edged ahead by only a bumper, with Brennan still firmly in contention. Rounding the final corner, Ney found just enough momentum to surge past Schoffstall at the finish line, while Brennan crossed close behind in third. During the second heat of the Roadrunners there was a scary moment when Brian Johnson made hard contact against the Turn 3 tire barrier. Due to the severity of the accident and as a precaution Johnson was airlifted to Geisinger Medical Center in Danville. As of press time he has a concussion, some bruising and remained overnight for additional observation. Mason Harakel of New Ringold has been biding his time each week with the BQ Concrete Rookie 602 Crate Sportsman, steadily improving with every race and tonight he reached a high water mark of his young career, winning for the very first time. Harakel assumed the lead after a second attempt at the start and from there held his own ahead of runner-up Devin Whitmoyer. The DHM Excavating East Coast Legend Series had big money on the line as $1500 was up for grabs to the winner of the 25-lap feature so naturally a great field was on hand looking to snag the cash and what a thriller of race it turned out to be too. Jermy Ott of Carlisle waged a battle royale with Tanner Jones throughout the run as the pair constantly went back and forth in exchanging the lead. Ott moved ahead for good on lap 17 but with two laps to go Jones was able to pull alongside and they then raced neck-and-neck to the checkers with Ott eking out the verdict. Not only was the race for the lead thrilling but likewise behind the front pair was an equally rousing tussle as Colton Friese, Logan Jones and Lincoln Kearchner ran under a blanket all race long in rounding out the top five. Sportsman feature finish (20 laps): 1. Ryan Gaver, 2. Matt Martino, 3. Kevin Fitzpatrick, 4. Craig Whitmoyer, 5. Ed Mrochko, 6. Brennan Chapman, 7. Aaron Weaver, 8. Zach Steffey, 9. Trevor Bixler, 10. Dylan Swinehart, 11. Dakota Kohler, 12. Brandon Firestine, 13. Tyler Vidal, 14. John Deatrich Jr., 15. Shannon Slaughter, 16. Jim O'Hara, 17. Matt Ney, 18. Tajae Adams, 19. Reice Widger, 20. Josh Mitman, 21. Michael Samony, 22. Nick Hamm 1st Roadrunners feature finish (12 laps): 1. Chuck Fayash, 2. Alex Schoffstall, 3. Joey Brennan, 4. Jarod Bassinisky, 5. Kris Ney, 6. TJ Fitzpatrick, 7. Jesse Krasnitsky, 8. Jim Kost, 9. Andrew Buchinski, 10. CJ Ferguson, 11. Tod Roth Jr., 12. Joe Bassininsky DNS: Brian Johnson DQ: Jonathan Trumbo 2nd Roadrunners feature finish (12 laps): 1. Ney, 2. Schoffstall, 3. Brennan, 4. Fitzpatrick, 5. Buchinski, 6. Joe Bassininski, 7. Fayash, 8. Ferguson, 9. Krasnitsky, 10. Kost, 11. Roth Jr. DNS: Jared Basininsky Rookie 602 Sportsman finish (15 laps): 1. Mason Harakel, 2. Devin Whitmoyer, 3. Lucas Weil 4. Zach Moyer, 5. Payton Renninger, 6. Lorenzo LoPiccolo, 7. Michael Eckhart, 8. Daisy Dove Legends feature finish (25 laps): 1. Jeremy Ott, 2. Tanner Jones, 3. Colton Friese, 4. Logan Jones, 5. Lincoln Kearchner, 6. Seth Kearchner, 7. Bill Deihl, 8. Zach Smith, 9. Jeremy Hahn, 10. Moses Goetz, 11. Owen Wagaman, 12. Jayden Powell, 13. KJ Massey, 14. Blake Nalley, 15. Ben Marrow, 16. Dave Benner, 17. Darren Lucas, 18. Justin Wagaman, 19. Scott Montgomery, 20. Devin Freise, 21. Hunter McElroy, 22. Shjon Dove, 23. Rick Hartwig, 24. Alex McCollum
- Dave Camp Memorial this Friday at Big Diamond Speedway will award extra cash incentives to 602 Crate Sportsman and Roadrunners
(Minersville, PA 7-27-26) Big Diamond Speedway will close out the month of July this coming Friday evening with the 10th Annual Dave Camp Memorial. With the BQ Concrete 358 Modifieds having the night off the USS Achey Inc. 602 Crate Sportsman will top the bill along with the Red White and Blue Autos Inc., Roadrunners racing in Twin-12's and paying $350-to-win each plus the Big Creek Concrete Rookie 602 Crate Sportsman are back in action and to top things off the East Coast Legend Series will be in the house racing for a top prize of $1500. The Dave Kamp Memorial has been held annually at Big Diamond Speedway for the past nine seasons and is dedicated to an individual who was very well-known and liked by all who knew him. Dave, who was from Schuylkill Haven, raced in the Street Stock and Roadrunner divisions at Big Diamond as well as at Susquehanna and Selinsgrove Speedways. He had an untimely passing just shy of his 40th birthday from a massive heart attack. Dave was very close friends with fellow racer John Deatrich Jr. and since his passing Deatrich has gone above and beyond to make this memorial event in his honor a race that awards drivers throughout the field with extra cash. "We had met in high school and when I started racing which was with the Street Stocks, Dave tagged along to help me on my crew, and he became one of the guys I could count on the most. We became best friends and he was even the best man at my wedding," recalled Deatrich. "He was an absolutely great guy." Dave was very well-known for his abilities as a high school and college athlete. At 6'4" and 250 pounds he excelled on the football field and was awarded All County Defensive Lineman during his high school years. "He was well known for his athletic abilities on the football field, and he was just so well liked and known and not only because of what he did athletically and with his racing, but he was big as a community volunteer too, he didn't have a single enemy," said Deatrich. As a racer Dave had his share of success but like anyone else had some rough patches too. "Dave did well for himself and he won a few times, ran upfront and he had a good connection with Don Murphy and Jim Sommers and had a good program put together and didn't spend a ton of money so there was plenty of nights he didn't do well and sometimes would run mid-pack and that's kind of where this whole thing spawned from," explained Deatrich. "He struggled before he did well and his mom always said to me I don't mind giving money to the Memorial, but I want it to go to the person who finishes in ninth place which was Dave's number." Deatrich noted that whoever wins is very deserving but is also looking out for those who may not be as lucky and that's what he's worked tirelessly for to raise additional funds for the Crate Sportsman and Roadrunner classes. "Congratulations to whoever wins and those guys who finish up front, they earned it, but I also want to make sure that say the guy who finishes ninth because Dave's number was nine gets some extra money and I want some money to go further back through the field," said Deatrich. The incentives run deep for both the Sportsman and Roadrunners for the Dave Camp Memorial thanks to Deatrich and many area businesses who have stepped up to ensure the continued success of this race. There will be added money for the winners and on through to selected finishing positions plus Deatrich also has included a Hard Charger Award to the driver(s) who starts deepest in the field and finishes furthest to the front. A complete listing of monetary awards are listed on the track's Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/bigdiamondspeedway General admission is $15, kids 10-15 are $10 and under 9 free. Pit admission is $35 for members and $45 non-members. Pits open at 5:00 pm and grandstands at 5:30 pm. Hot laps will begin at 6:45 pm with racing to follow. Big Diamond Speedway is located at 392 Forest Lane, Pottsville. For up-to-date news and information logon to the official track website at https://bigdspeedway.net/
- Duane Howard wins milestone 1000th Modified feature at Big Diamond Speedway
(Minersville, PA 7-24-26) Racing history was made Friday evening at Big Diamond Speedway on Durdach Brothers Night as the 1000th feature for the headline BQ Concrete 358 Modified division was run and it seemed only fitting that etching his name into the record books as the winner of the milestone event was none other than Oley's Duane Howard. A true master and legend of the 3/8-mile dirt oval, in classic Howard style he wasted little time coming from sixth starting spot and then seizing the lead from Alan Rudalavage in a mere four laps. Afterwards it was his race to command which he did with perfect precision driving. "I had a text this week from Diamond Dog (Brad Keitsock) about this race and it really stuck in my head and it's something I really wanted, 1000 wins means a lot," said Howard who notched his 95th career Big Diamond victory. "I've been racing here a long time, and I started my career here and this is really big for me to get the 1000th win and to still be able to do this at a high level and thanks to the Butch Getz (car owner) crew and everyone who helps out on this car. I was really on my game tonight and I really wanted this one." With the lead firmly in his grasp Howard reeled off steady, consistent laps with no signs of backing down, negotiating lapped traffic with pinpoint accuracy and also resisting a blitz coming from one very fast-moving Billy Pauch Jr., as well as point leader Louden Reimert. Pauch was making an all-out effort to get around Howard and was close to doing so a few times, including some late race restarts. But Howard was not about to let this sought-after victory slip from his hands. In the closing laps he was ahead just enough to secure the verdict and would leave Pauch to deal with Reimert as that pair battle for the runner-up spot. "When I saw Billy (Pauch) line up next to me on that restart I knew I was committed to the top and I wasn't going to change my lane. Billy is always good here but I figured if I held my lane and didn't make a mistake, I should be able to get off the corner ahead of him and you just couldn't make a slip-up once you're out in front," said Howard. "Tonight we had a rocket ship, and this car was dialed in. Butch made all the right changes, and we are back to basics, and I just feel so comfortable in this car," he continued. "The last two weeks this track has been phenomenal and that's exactly what you want, a little black in the middle that you can race there if you have a really good car and you want a little moisture on the bottom which we had and you have something to lean on the top." Mike Lisowski and Jared Umbenhauer rounded out the top five. Fittingly, Howard also paid tribute to Theresa Rogers, matriarch of the Rogers family at Grandview Speedway who had recently passed away. "Our hearts are thinking about the Rogers family, and we had a lot of years and good times with Theresa and the whole family. I know the management here are good friends with the Rogers and our thoughts and prayers are with them." In the USS Achey Inc. 602 Crate Sportsman feature Macungie's Nate Brinker moved to the lead on lap nine of 20 and once in front was on his way to his third win of the season. But getting to the lead took some doing for Brinker. Early leader Matt Martino was confined in a torrid battle with Zach Steffey along with Brinker as the trio ran exceedingly close together. Following a lap five restart Steffey was able to snag the lead and would take Brinker along with him. Steffey and Brinker would then lock horns as they battled closely for the top spot. While Steffey worked the high lane Brinker did his bidding from the inside. After several thrilling laps in that mode Brinker made his race winning pass from the low side while exiting turn two on lap eight and then remained firmly in control from there. Meanwhile Steffey, Martino and Bryce Bashore clashed in a fierce battle for second over the second half of the race. The trio dazzled the crowd with their tight formation lap after lap. After what was clearly an exhausting effort, Bayshore would take the runner-up spot four laps from the finish and although he made a charge at Brinker, had to settle for his third runner-up in just six starts. Steffey held on for third while late in the going one very impressive moving Dylan Hoch powered his way to fourth with point leader Ryan Graver completing the top five. Joey Brennan of Minersville scored his third Red White and Blue Autos Inc. Roadrunners feature of the year, and it was quite a bit of hard-fought determination in doing so. Brennan started seventh but was twice caught up in dustups and one of those times having to make a pit stop which certainly dimmed his chances. But Brennan remained steadfast and resilient. The race had seen Jim Kost, Jonathan Trumbo and Jared Bassininsky share time in the lead. But by way of a late restart Brennan had found himself close to the front and on a final caution with a pair of laps to go he was now second to Bassininsky. After a close side-by-side run Brennan was able to squeeze past Bassininsky and go on the claim the very gratifying victory. The Infinite Solutions Keystone Sport Compact division was back in action this night and when Ian Whitcomb of Williamstown took the lead from Adam Kratzer with seven laps to go there would be no looking back as he would go on to record his first win of the season. Larry Eck helped pad his point lead with a hard-fought second, having to fend off Bruce Long in obtaining second place. Modified feature finish (25 laps): 1. Duane Howard, 2. Billy Pauch Jr., 3. Louden Reimert, 4. Mike Lisowski, 5. Jared Umbenhauer, 6. Alan Rudalavage, 7. Aleia Giesler, 8. Logan Watt, 9. Brandon Edgar, 10. Jax Yohn, 11. Rick Laubach, 12. Heath Metzger, 13. Kevin Olenick, 14. Craig Whitmoyer, 15. WB James, 16. Kevin Beach Jr., 17. Dave Shirk, 18. Corey Renninger, 19. Kenny Hildebrandt, 20. Chis Esposito, 21. Tim Buckwalter, 22. Kenzi Smith, 23. Cliff Quinn, 24. Wayne Witmer DNS: Bobby Trapper Jr. Sportsman feature finish (20 laps): 1. Nate Brinker, 2. Bryce Bashore, 3. Zach Steffey, 4. Dylan Hoch, 5. Ryan Graver, 6. Matt Martino, 7. Dakota Kohler, 8. Reice Widger, 9. Aaron Weaver, 10. Trevor Bixler, 11. Logan Starr, 12. Brennan Champman, 13. Anthony Raisner, 14. Ed Mrochko, 15. Michael Smaony, 16. Tyler Vidal, 17. Kevin Fitzpatrick, 18. Colby Trenge, 19. John Deatrich Jr., 20. Mason Harkal, 21. Mark Behm, 22. Nick Hamm, 23. Jim O'Hara, 24. Josh Mitman, 25. Matt Ney Roadrunner feature finish (20 laps): 1. Joey Brennan, 2. Jarod Bassininsky, 3. Andrew Buchinski, 4. Chuck Fayash, 5. Jim Kost, 6. Jesse Krasnitsky, 7. Jonathan Trumbo, 8. Joe Bassininsky, 9. Brian Johnson, 10. Alex Schoffstall 4-Cylinder feature finish (20 laps): 1. Ian Whitcomb, 2. Larry Eck, 3. Bruce Long, 4. Adam Kratzer, 5. Hunter Whitcomb, 6. Brian Moyer, 7. Rick Jennings, 8. Gary Grimm, 9. Kelly Flemming, 10. Shane Flaherty, 11. Ryan Smith, 12. Nathan Keim, 13. Delanna Rehbien, 14. Kelly Frantz, 15. Josh Huber, 16. Vinny Wollyung, 17. Trevor Rump DNS: Josh Riegel, Eric Spangler
- Louden Reimert wins close battle over Logan Watt in 358 Modified action at Big Diamond Speedway
(Minersville, PA 6-26-26) Dukmen's Enterprises Topless Night brought a distinctive twist to Big Diamond Speedway, with the Modifieds and Sportsman cars competing without their roof decks. The format challenged drivers to adjust their usual approach around the 3/8-mile dirt oval while giving fans a clearer view of the racers at work inside their cars. That added perspective was especially evident in the BQ Concrete 358 Modified feature, where Oley's Louden Reimert and Boyertown's Logan Watt staged an intense, lead-swapping battle at the front of the field. When the checkered flag fell, Reimert had parked the Doug and Annie Flurer-owned No. 16 in Victory Lane for the third time this season. Aside from the fact that a talent-laden field was on hand, for the most part all eyes stayed focused on Reimert and Watt, who captivated the crowd with their race-long close action. When the race commenced Reimert quickly grabbed the lead with Watt in tow along with Billy Puach Jr., in third. Early on Reimert was holding steady while Watt was having to deal with Pauch. Once Watt shook free of Pauch he was then able to zero in on Reimert. His persistence paid off when on lap 17 he had pulled alongside Reimert and in a thrilling side-by-side clash would complete the circuit as the new race leader. Reimert, though, remained close to Watt as the pair dazzled fans with outstanding wheel twisting action between them. Working the inside lane, Reimert was able to take back the top spot with six laps to go but it was short lived as Watt shot right back to the front on the subsequent tour. The duel continued into the closing laps, with Watt and Reimert keeping up their high flying momentum. Just as the white flag waved, the race was halted when Cliff Quinn spun, setting up a green-white-checkered finish. On the restart, Reimert seized the moment, powered past Watt, and held on to score the hard-fought victory. "That restart pretty much gave me the race," said Reimert who earned $7000 for the win. "The whole race I figured I had Logan (Watt) on me and the only bad thing about that is you don't know how close behind you he is and obviously he was close enough that he picked my pocket and got the lead." "I don't think I'd rather be racing against anyone for the win then him, he always runs me clean and he's probably the best young racer that's out there and hat's off to him." Reimert and Watt weren't the only ones providing the thrills. Mike Gular put on an amazing drive as he picked and clawed his way through the field from his 19th starting spot and garnered third place. Pauch Jr., had several side-by-side battles that he was faced with and settled for fourth including that with Duane Howard who ran as high as third and rounded out the top five. With the removal of the roof Reimert reflected his viewpoint as the point leader with the second half of the season about to begin. "It definitely changes things up and it makes the car a lot more unhooked and it makes it a little bit harder to get locked down come feature time but it's a cool thing to do once a year and it's a change of pace. It's also a draw show here while we're in the thick of the points and I enjoy it," he related. "I can't thank my guys enough for working in the shop, giving me a good car week in and week out. Driving it is the easy part, working on it during the week, maintaining it and being able to compete at a level like this is the hardest part." In the USS Achey Inc. 602 Crate Sportsman main Zach Steffey of Sinking Spring used a lap nine restart to move into the lead over Bryan Rhoads and drive off to his second win of the year. Pole sitter Rhoads would take charge from the get-go and was doing a solid job of fending off Kevin Smith. For Steffey, restarts played nicely into his hands first doing so on lap four when he got by Smith and what would be the winning move after the re-go prior to the midway point. As Steffey held the lead Rhoads was turning in a solid performance. He showed good poise while leading and then maintained second until late in the going when Bryce Bashore became a factor. Bashore would hustle past Rhoads with four laps to go and then pulled up close to Steffey. But Steffey wasn't about to let victory slip from his hands as he held back the unrelenting challenge and claimed the $1000 payday. In only his third race to date Bashore has been a top player with finishes of fifth, third and now second. Rhoads also notched his best effort coming in third. Rounding out the top five where Reice Widger and Matt Martino. Minersville's Joey Brennan took the lead at the outset of the Red White and Blue Autos Inc., Roadrunner feature and would not relinquish it as he raced to his second victory of 2026. When Terry Kramer moved into second on lap eight he stayed within reach of the leader and a few times made valid attempts to pass but there was no denying Brennan, who never wavered. In the waning laps Jarod Bassininsky was all over Kramer as those two finished closely in second and third. Joining the regular classes where the East Coast Legends. Jeremy Ott of Carlisle took the lead at the drop of the green and never looked back as he held off Scott Houdschell for what would be his first win at Big Diamond and seventh of the season. Points leader Logan Jones was third. 358 Modified finish (30 laps): 1. Louden Reimert, 2. Logan Watt, 3. Mike Gular, 4. Billy Pauch Jr., 5. Duane Howard, 6. Anthony Perrego, 7. Mike Lisowski, 8. Brett Kressley, 9. Tim Buckwalter, 10. Kevin Beach Jr., 11. Rick Laubach, 12. Heath Metzger, 13. Cliff Quinn, 14. Wayne Witmer, 15. Kevin Olenick, 16. McKenzi Smith, 17. Jax Yohn, 18. Ryan Watt, 19. Corey Renninger, 20. Doug Smith Jr., 21. Alan Rudalavage, 22. Aleia Geisler, 23. Brandon Edgar, 24. Ryan Godown DNS: WB James 602 Crate Sportsman finish (20 laps): 1. Zach Steffey, 2. Bryce Bashore, 3. Bryan Rhoads, 4. Reice Widger, 5. Matt Martino, 6. Ryan Conrad, 7. Tajae Adams, 8. Michael Samony, 9. Trevor Bixlor, 10. Jim O'Hara, 11. Rick Wegner, 12. Tyler James, 13. Mike Schneck Jr., 14. Steve Hughes, 15. Brayden Shelton, 16. Nick Hamm, 17. Kaitlyn Bailey, 18. Brennan Chapman, 19. Kevin Smith, 20. Ryan Graver, 21. Dakota Kohler, 22. Aaron Weaver, 23. Nate Brinker DNQ: Kevin Fitzpatrick, John McGoey, Dennis Graber, Tyler Vidal Roadrunner finish (20 laps): 1. Joey Brennan, 2. Terry Kramer, 3. Jarod Bassininsky, 4. Chuck Fayash, 5. Brian Johnson, 6. Jim Kost, 7. Alex Schoffstall, 8. Jesse Krasnitsky, 9. Andrew Buchinski Legends finish (20 laps): 1. Jeremy Ott, 2. Scott Houdeshell, 3. Logan Jones, 4. Kirk Matrin, 5. Owen Wagaman, 6. Justin Wagaman, 7. Bill Diehl, 8. Rick Hartwig, 9. Jayden Powell, 10. Moses Goetz. 11. Shjon Dove, 12. Dave Benner, 13. Scott Montgomer, 14. Ben Morrow, 15. Jimmy Eicher, 16. Donald Stoudt, 17. Kelby Friese DNS: KJ Massey, Hunter McElroy
- Mitchel Moles and Tim Buckwalter end runner-up status at Big Diamond Speedway
(Minersville, PA 6-18-26) Big Diamond Speedway served as host to night #3 of the Yokohama Tire Eastern Storm Presented by Levan Machine & Truck Equipment which featured the USAC AMSOIL Sprint Car National Championship along with the BQ Concrete 358 Modifieds which paid $6000 and $3000 respectively to the winners. For both victors —Mitchel Moles of Raisin City, California, in the USAC feature and Tim Buckwalter of Pottstown in the Modified main—the night marked a long-awaited breakthrough at Big Diamond Speedway after previous runner-up finishes. Moles was second here in the past two Eastern Storm events while Buckwalter has taken runner-up finishes four times this season. In the USAC feature Moles got the jump on pole sitter Chase Stockon in taking to the early lead over Justin Grant, Stockon, Kevin Thomas Jr., and Brady Bacon. And it didn't take him long to establish himself as the top contender, pulling to a well-enough lead over Grant during the opening circuits. While Moles was well in control there was a heavily contested battle between Grant, Stockon, Kevin Thomas Jr., and Briggs Danner taking place. Most notable was Danner and Thomas Jr., as they were engaging in a thrilling dogfight, several times in side-by-side fashion. Danner would eventually get past Thomas and then zeroed in on Stockon and Grant. By the mid-way point Moles was well ahead of the pack. Meanwhile Danner had picked up third and was closing in on Grant when on lap 19 the caution waved for a spin by Olivia Thayer. On the restart Moles fired off perfectly to maintain his lead while Danner got a good run off turn 2 and passed Grant for second. But try as he may there was no denying Moles who drove every lap with perfection and went on to score his first Big Diamond Speedway USAC Sprint Car win and first on the Eastern Storm tour. Bacon, Grant and Stockon completed the top five. "It feels good to finally get one of these at Eastern Storm," said Moles. "I told Logan (Seavey), I think it was two years ago, 'man, I really want to win here.' It's got a hell of a crowd and it's in the middle of nowhere. It's kind of the stuff I like." The 358 Modified feature was edge-of-the-seat racing as Buckwalter had to fight tooth and nail with current points leader Louden Reimert en route to claim the hard fought verdict. The race began with an electrifying three-wide battle between Corey Renninger, Cliff Quinn and Tim Fitzpatrick and at the completion of the circuit it would be Quinn who secured the lead. A restart on lap two would see sixth starting Buckwalter take over third from Renninger and the next time around got by Fitzpatrick for second. Buckwalter then rode the outside line and in doing so raced to the top spot while working lap five. Fitzpatrick would also get by Quinn and after doing so reeled in leader Buckwalter and the pair then went into a great side-by-side clash with Fitzpatrick being scored at the front to begin lap nine. That would be short lived, however, as Buckwalter quickly reclaimed the lead as they exited the second corner and at the same time Reimert was now in on the hunt. Reimert cleared Fitzpatrick as lap 10 went into the books. From there, the race became an electrifying two-car battle. Lap after lap, Buckwalter was forced into defense, holding off a relentless challenge from Reimert, who continued to search for any opening to take the lead. In the closing laps Buckwalter was keeping his Weller Motorsports No. 942 on the bottom of the track which ultimately enabled him to secure his way to victory. "It feels great to finally get one and just for Dennis and Donna Weller for trusting in me to run this car. We've had a lot of speed, but it seemed that we just couldn't knock the door down. Tonight I tried to give it away. I got up on the top and once Louden (Reimert) showed us his nose I just had to slow down and be patient and that's what we did for the last 13 laps," said Buckwalter. "I knew he was there and he's just so good this year around the bottom and I knew that's where I had to stay on those closing laps, so I had to slow down because if he was going to go around me he was going to have to do it from the top." Duane Howard moved to third on lap 14 and remained there to the finish. Logan Watt held off Mike Lisowski in completing the top five. USAC Sprint Car finish (30 laps): 1. Mitchel Moles, 2. Briggs Danner, 3. Brady Bacon, 4. Justin Grant, 5. Chase Stockon, 6. Robert Ballou, 7. Kyle Cummins, 8. Jake Swanson, 9. Hayden Reinbold, 10. Ricky Lewis, 11. Cale Coons, 12. Christian Bruno, 13. Steven Dreviki, 14. CJ Leary, 15. Kevin Thomas Jr., 16. Charles Davis Jr., 17. Ronald Helmick, 18. James Turnbull, 19. Olivia Thayer, 20. Logan Seavey, 21. Dirk Rimrott 358 Modified finish (25 laps): 1. Tim Buckwalter, 2. Louden Reimert, 3. Duane Howard, 4. Logan Watt, 5. Mike Lisowski, 6. Mike Gular, 7. Tim Fitzpatrick, 8. Chris Esposito, 9. Kevin Beach Jr., 10. WB James, 11. Jax Yohn, 12. Kevin Olenick, 13. Mike Laise, 14. McKenzi Smith, 15. Chris Jenkins, 16. Ron Haring Jr., 17. Cliff Quinn, 18. Corey Renninger, 19. Rock Laubach, 20. Wayne Witmer, 21. Brandon Edgar DNS: Hunter Metzger, Heath Metzger
- Logan Watt shakes free of the hard luck and claims first 358 Modified win of season at Big Diamond Speedway
(Minersville, PA 6-12-26) After several weeks of near-misses and bad luck, Logan Watt of Boyertown broke through Friday night at Big Diamond Speedway, earning his first win of the season in the headline BQ Concrete 358 Modified feature on Foran's Transmission and Auto Repair Night. "I didn't think I'd ever reach Victory Lane the way my luck has been going but everyone works so hard on this car and over the winter we all put our blood, sweat and tears and everything we had into it and I am super thankful for everything they all did for me this year," offered Watt, who drives the Fitzpatrick owned No. EZ4. This was a feature that turned out to be run at a blazing pace as all 25 laps went nonstop. An impressive running Corey Renninger hammered down at the outset and blasted into the early lead while fifth starting Watt surged into third behind Kevin Olenick by lap three. Renninger looked strong out front, setting the early pace. Meanwhile, Olenick and Watt battled closely for position until Watt secured the spot after six laps and quickly set his sights on Renninger. Doing all he could to protect his lead, Renninger finally gave way to Watt at the halfway point. "He (Renninger) had a fast car for sure and when you're in clean air like that you can definitely set your own pace and it was very challenging to get around him and he was trying everything he could to hold the lead," said Watt. Once Watt took command there would be no backing down as he steadily circled around with a safe enough distance over the rest of the field. Not long after taking the lead Olenick also got by Renninger but could not reel in the high flying Watt who cruised to a gratifying victory. "I knew we had a fast piece every week and it's been a matter of trying to be consistent. We took a little rumble and roll two weeks ago and then last week we were leading the race and the left front locked up and finally we got in a full night," said Watt.. "What a great group of people to be with and to finally capture a win with this team, it means a lot." Olenick's runner-up was a season-best and likewise with Renninger who held on for third and notched his first top-5 in sometime. Fourth went to Rick Laubach while Wayne Witmer turned in a steady run to round out the top five. He may not race on a weekly basis, but when he does Nate Brinker of Macungie shows just how tough he can be. For the second time in five starts Brinker scored the win with the USS Achey 602 Crate Sportsman. And in his previous races he'd run, Brinker has notched all top-5s. Brinker started mid-pack in the 23-car field from 11th position. Using multiple restarts to pick off cars and smart lane choices under green, he steadily worked his way forward. He eventually charged into second, set his sights on leader Zach Steffey, and made the winning move with six laps remaining. No question Steffey was very strong, He took the lead from Aaron Weaver on a lap eight restart and was then holding off Brinker, who had moved up to second at the halfway mark. However, Brinker used a restart five laps later by motoring around the outside to get past Steffey who would settle for second at the checkers. A hard-charging Bryce Bayshore came from 17th to third while Ryan Conrad and Matt Martino filled out the top five. What a turnaround week it's been for veteran Jim Kost of Minersville. A week ago, while leading the first lap of the Red White and Blue Autos Inc. Roadrunner feature Kost took a nasty barrel-roll on the back straight which left his No. 126 heavily damaged and himself feeling a bit sore. After the accident Kost had even given some thought to hang up his helmet. With help pouring in during the week, Kost was able to prepare his backup car. Showing plenty of resilience, he then held off every challenge, led all 20 laps, and claimed a well-earned victory. Second place finisher Kris Ney was all over Kost in the closing laps but there would be no denying the drive and determination by the winner on this night, scoring his 16th career class win. In the Big Creek Concrete Rookie 602 Crate Sportsman main Devin Whitmoyer of Hamburg parlayed his pole starting spot into his second win in the past three starts. Just as he was when he won his first feature, Whitmoyer was picture perfect on each passing lap and took the verdict with ease over runner-up Zach Moyer. 358 Modified finish (25 laps): 1. Logan Watt, 2. Kevin Olenick, 3. Corey Renninger, 4. Rick Laubach, 5. Wayne Witmer, 6. Duane Howard, 7. Louden Reimert, 8. Jimmy Leiby, 9. Mike Lisowski, 10. Tim Bucwalter, 11. Kevin Beach Jr., 12. Aleia Geisler, 13. Heath Metzger, 14. Jax Yohn, 15. Alan Rudalavage, 16. Cliff Quinn, 17. Mike Burrows, 18. Adrianna Delliponti, 19. Chris Esposito, 20. Tim Fitzpatrick 602 Crate Sportsman finish (20 Laps): 1. Nate Brinker, 2. Zach Steffey, 3. Bryce Bayshore, 4. Ryan Conrad, 5. Matt Martino, 6. Dakota Kohler, 7. Kevin Smith, 8. Aaron Weaver, 9. Mike Schneck Jr., 10. Reice Widger, 11. Kevin Fitzpatrick, 12. Dennis Graber, 13. Nick Arment, 14. Ed Mrochko, 15. Ryan Graver, 16. McKenzi Smith, 17. Nick Hamm, 18. Mark Behm, 19. Bryan Rhoades, 20. Brennan Chapman, 21. Craig Whitmoyer, 22. Tajae Adams, 23. John McGoey Roadrunner finish (20 laps): 1. Jim Kost, 2. Kris Ney, 3. Jesse Krasnitsky, 4. Alex Schoffstall, 5. CJ Ferguson, 6. Johnathan Trumbo, 7. Andrew Buchinski, 8. Brian Johnson, 9. Joey Brennan Rookie 602 Crate Sportsman finish (15 laps): 1. Devin Whitmoyer, 2. Zach Moyer, 3. Payton Renninger, 4. Lucas Weil
- Big Diamond Speedway Presents All Four Track Classes Plus Burnout Contest This Friday, June 12
(Minersville, PA 6-7-26) Big Diamond Speedway has enjoyed an outstanding season so far, marked by exciting on-track action, enthusiastic fan support, and a remarkable streak of nine consecutive race nights to open the year without a single weather cancellation which is the third longest streak in track history. And the popular 3/8th mile Schuylkill County dirt oval will be looking for more of the same this coming Friday evening, June 12 on Foran's Transmission & Auto Repair Service Night. On the night's docket will be the BQ Concrete 358 Modifieds, USS Achey Inc. 602 Crate Sportsman, Red White and Blue Autos Inc Roadrunners and the Big Creek Concrete Rookie 602 Crate Sportsman plus a special intermission event, a $500-to-win Burnout Contest. Coming off a dramatic last-to-first place victory, Louden Reimert heads into Friday's action as the current 358 Modified points leader. It was his second straight win on the season and division-leading eighth top five in nine 2026 starts. The top five in points are made up of Mike Lisowski, Tim Buckwalter, Duane Howard and Rick Laubach. Also tallying a second win on the year last week was 602 Crate Sportsman point leader Ryan Graver. Graver is the first driver to repeat with the division this season and comes into this week's action holding steady in the standings over Mike Schneck Jr., Zach Steffey, Brennan Chapman and Dakota Kohler. With his 41st division victory last Friday, Alex Schoffstall continues to raise the standard in the Roadrunners as the division's all-time feature wins leader. As impressive as that milestone is, he still faces a deep and talented field each week that keeps him under constant pressure and gives fans the close, exciting racing they have come to expect. The Rookie 602 Crate Sportsman will be back at it. Kevin Fitzpatrick, Devin Whitmoyer and most recently Zach Moyer scored their career first wins this year and chances are very good to see a few others add their names to the growing list of Rookie Sportsman race winners. Anyone interested in participating in the Burn-out Contest is asked to register your name, address and vehicle information to dlmo@ptd.net. Foran's Transmission & Auto Repair Service Night is a reputable auto repair shop located in Minersville, known for its exceptional service in transmission repairs. Customers frequently praise the fast turnaround times and affordable pricing, along with the high-quality workmanship provided by Mike Foran and his team. The shop has built a strong reputation through positive local recommendations, ensuring trustworthiness and reliability in handling vehicle issues. They are located at 1 N. 6th Street, Minersville. Check them out on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/p/Forans-Transmission-Auto-Repair-100068679372502/ Pit gates will open on Friday at 5:00 pm with grandstands at 5:30 pm. Hot laps start at 7:00 pm followed by racing. Pit admission is $35 for Big Diamond Speedway members and $45 for non-members. Adult general admission is $20, students 10-15 are $10 and kids 9 and under are free. On Thursday, June 18 the Eastern Storm will touchdown at Big Diamond Speedway feature the stars and cars of the USAC AMSOIL Sprint Car National Championship along with the heart pounding BQ Concrete 358 Modifieds. Big Diamond Speedway is located at 392 Forest Lane, Pottsville. For up-to-date news and information logon to the official track website at https://bigdspeedway.net/ and follow on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/search/top?q=big%20diamond%20speedway
- Last too fast, Reimert makes it two in a row at Big Diamond Speedway
(Minersville, PA 6-5-26) For Louden Reimert, his night almost ended before it even started. Mechanical trouble on his No. 16 forced him to miss both warm-ups and his heat. Luckily the problem was rectified by feature time, however, it put him last on the grid for the start of the main. Entering the night as the points leader, Reimert could only hope to salvage a respectable finish after being put so far behind the eight ball. But with a little luck, some savvy driving and a bad fast car, the Oley hot shoe got more than he could have wished for as he stormed through the pack in haste and by lap 16 was challenging then leader Jimmy Leiby for the top spot. On the ensuing circuit Reimert was in command and remained there to the checkers to make it back-to-back victories at Big Diamond Speedway on Moyer's Body Shop & Auto Repair Night. "It just seemed at the beginning of the night we couldn't do anything right and starting dead last I was trying to see what I can get, pick off who I could and just try and still have a good points night given the circumstances," said Reimert. "I followed the 15G (Duane Howard) and he was pinballing through the field pretty good, so I just stayed on his back bumper, got through and we got the job done. We just had some unforeseen circumstances pop up but we overcame them and kept our heads down and kept digging and here we are." This was a race that had several different drama scenes play out. Logan Watt snagged the lead from Leiby on a lap three restart and once at the helm he was appearing to finally turn the tides on what has been a tough luck season to this point. Likewise with Tim Buckwalter who blasted up to second by lap seven. Buckwalter has been extremely quick this year including this night where he had set the fastest lap of the feature and for the fifth time was running in second place. Unfortunately, he was the reason for a caution three laps later when he stopped in Turn 4 and was through for the night. A second caution on the same lap also sidelined Watt, whose suspension broke and abruptly ended his night. That put Leiby back in front, with Tim Fitzpatrick, Reimert, Howard and Rick Laubach lined up behind him. Leiby was putting together a strong run and did everything he could to hold the lead, but Reimert was charging hard. He got by Fitzpatrick with 10 laps remaining and made the winning move two laps later. As for Reimert, it was indeed an incredible run coming from dead last and going on to score the victory. Howard got by Leiby with five laps to go and took second spot. With two circuits remaining Laubach went to third. Leiby still notched a season best fourth while Fitzpatrick rounded out the top five. "This one is for the Newman family who have been helping me for a long time and Fred (Newman) lost his dad this week and so to get it done tonight and be able to have a good run with them guys, it means a lot," said Reimert. "This car was really good, and I can't thank my guys enough, my car owner Doug and Annie Flurer and all my sponsors. They all make it possible for us to come out here and have a good car and that means the world to me." Reimert wasn't the only points leader having a good night as the same could be said for USS Achey Inc. 602 Crate Sportsman winner Ryan Graver and Red White and Blue Autos Inc. Roadrunner victor Alex Schoffstall. In the Sportsman feature Kevin Smith took first place from Ed Mrochko on lap two and then began to build a comfortable lead. But on the seventh go-around a caution would wipe that away and the race would restart with Smith over Mike Schneck Jr., Mrochko and Graver. Putting on a display of raw power Graver got hooked-up on the outside groove and then proceeded to rocket past the three cars ahead of him and by the time the lap was completed he was planted firmly at the front. He would have no problems staying their either as the Lehighton driver cruised to his second win and becomes the first to repeat in what has been an ultra-competitive season for the Sportsman division. While Graver was headed to the checkers, Smith and Schneck put on a sizzling battle for the runner-up spot which was hard-fought right to the end and went to Smith. Nick Hamm and Ryan Conrad completed the top five. In the Roadrunners Llewellyn's Schoffstall battled early leader Joey Brennan in a very tight run at the front. On a night that was being presented by his sponsor, Moyer's Body Shop & Auto Sales, Brennan was looking to sweep the evening after winning his heat and the Challenge Race. But after a fiercely contested half dozen laps Brennan could not hold off Schoffstall any longer and yielded the lead over at the start of lap seven. From there Schoffstall was on cruise control and went on to make it a division high four wins in seven starts and in the process move back to the top of the class standings. The Big Creek Concrete Rookie 602 Crate Sportsman race saw another first time winner emerge as Zach Moyer of York became the latest to enjoy the spoils of a career-first win with the apprentice class. Moyer started third but needed only one lap to move out-front, doing so over Mason Harakel. Afterwards he was smooth and steady en route to a deserving victory over Devin Whitmoyer, who was the previous winner and also helped in setting up Moyer's car. The night was capped off with a 50-lap Big Car Enduro and when Brandon Guyer dropped out after leading the first 29 laps, veteran Big Diamond racer Chris Reichert of New Ringold took over and went on to score his first Enduro win in 16 years over Scott Riggleman and Amber Reichert. 358 Modified finish (25 laps): 1. Louden Reimert, 2. Duane Howard, 3. Rick Laubach, 4. Jimmy Leiby, 5. Tim Fitzpatrick, 6. Brandon Edgar, 7. Colin Cox, 8. Kevin Beach Jr., 9. Mike Lisowski, 10. Kevin Olenick, 11. Hunter Metzger, 12. Heath Metzger, 13. Aleia Geisler, 14. Wayne Witmer, 15. Cliff Quinn, 16. Logan Watt, 17. Tim Buckwalter, 18. Alan Rudalavage, 19. Chris Espisito, 20. Corey Renninger 602 Crate Sportsman finish (20 Laps): 1. Ryan Graver, 2. Kevin Smith, 3. Mike Schneck Jr., 4. Nick Hamm, 5. Ryan Conrad, 6. Reice Widger, 7. Brennan Chapman, 8. Matt Martino, 9. Jesse Leiby, 10. Anthony Raisner, 11. Ed Mrochko, 12. Bryan Rhoads, 13. Logan Starr, 14. Jim O'Hara, 15. Tyler Vidal, 16. Michael Samony, 17. Kevin Fitzpatrick, 18. Dakota Kohler, 19. Zach Steffey, 20. Tajae Adams DNS: McKenzi Smit, John McGoey, Aaron Weaver Roadrunner finish (20 laps): 1. Alex Schoffstall, 2. Joey Brennan, 3. Jonathan Trumbo, 4. Jesse Karsnitsky, 5. TJ Fitzpatrick, 6. Andrew Buchinski, 7. Jim Kost, 8. Mike Reichert, 9. Jarod Bassinisnky, 10. CJ Ferguson DNS: Joe Bassininsky Rookie 602 Crate Sportsman finish (15 laps): 1. Zach Moyer, 2. Devin Whitmoyer, 3. Mason Harakal, 4. Josh Metzler, 5. Lucas Weil, 6. Cody Millheim Enduro finish (50 laps): 1. Chris Reichert, 2. Scott Riggleman, 3. Amber Reichert, 4. Mike Allar, 5. Travis Guyer, 6. Brandon Guyer, 7. Willie Metz, 8. Larry Yeager
- All four regular track classes + Big Car Enduro + Roadrunners Challenge Race make for an action-packed Friday night at Big Diamond Speedway
(Minersville, PA 6-1-26) Big Diamond Speedway has just wrapped up the first two months of racing with eight consecutive shows and will be looking to extend that streak this coming Friday evening, June 5, with another action-filled night of dirt track racing at the 3/8-mile oval. And fans will be treated to a full slate of all regular divisions and more as part of Moyer's Body Shop Night. On tap will be the BQ Concrete 358 Modifieds along with USS Achey Inc. 602 Crate Sportsman, Big Creek Concrete Rookie 602 Crate Sportsman, Red White and Blue Autos Inc. Roadrunners plus a 50-lap Big Car Enduro at the conclusion of all regular features. And to add even more thrills there will be the Moyer's Body Shop and Auto Sales Roadrunners Challenge Race taking place during intermission and will consist of the top-10 drivers in points in head-to-head matchups. The current points leader, Mike Reichert, will open the Challenge Race by selecting one of the other nine drivers for a one-lap showdown. The winner advances to the next round and picks the next opponent. The winning driver also gets to choose whether to start on the inside or outside lane. Each match winner will receive $25 and $225 goes to the driver who wins the final match. Moyer's Body Shop and Auto Sales are located at 69 West Donaldson Street, Tremont (Newtown). They are a full detail autobody repair shop, providing top quality and affordable work. They can be reached at (570) 695-2167 and on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/moyersbodyshop/ Pit gates will open on Friday at 5:00 pm with grandstands at 5:30 pm. Hot laps start at 7:00 pm followed by racing. Pit admission is $35 for Big Diamond Speedway members and $45 for non-members. Adult general admission is $20, students 10-15 are $10 and kids 9 and under are free. The following week, Friday June 12 is Foran's Transmission & Auto Repair Night, which will see all four regular track classes running plus a $500-to-win Burnout Contest. To register for the Burnout Contest please send your name, address and vehicle information to dlmo@ptd.net. Big Diamond Speedway is located at 392 Forest Lane, Pottsville. For up-to-date news and information logon to the official track website at https://bigdspeedway.net/ and follow on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/search/top?q=big%20diamond%20speedway
- Louden Reimert capitalizes on late incident to win Big Diamond Speedway Modified feature
(Minersville, PA 5-29-26) Through the first eight races of the season defending Big Diamond Speedway 358 Modified champion Louden Reimert of Oley has been very fast and consistently reeling off strong finishes, but although he's shown plenty of quickness, he's only credited with leading a single feature lap, however, it was the one that counted most. On BQ Concrete Night Reimert inherited the top spot with one lap to go and then held off a valiant charge by Tim Buckwalter to earn his first win here of 2026. Reimert was headed for a strong finish, but not necessarily a victory as Rick Laubach held a commanding lead late in the race. That changed dramatically on the final lap. Entering the last corner, Tim Fitzpatrick was just ahead of Laubach when his car suddenly stepped sideways. With nowhere to go, Laubach made contact with Fitzpatrick, and both cars came to a stop, opening the door for then runner-up Reimert to take over the lead. That would set up a one lap dash to the checkers between Reimert and Buckwalter. With just enough power to get the job done Reimert scored the victory with the Doug and Annie Flurer owned No. 15. "First and foremost, I have to say that I feel horrible for Rick (Laubach) and that's a super tough deal coming out of (turn) four to the checkered, that was tough and he obviously had the car to beat tonight. But unfortunately, stuff like that happens and we were at the right place at the right time," said Reimert who notched his 10th career Big Diamond Speedway win. "That last lap of the race was probably the hardest lap I ran because I know just how these things go and as everyone saw you don't know what happens until you come across that finish line and you have to be on your toes for a restart like that because whoever is beside you or behind you is going to do whatever it takes to win." At the outset Aleia Geisler took control of the early lead ahead of Cliff Quinn and Laubach but no sooner was the first lap run than the race was halted when Logan Watt took a wild tumble in Turn 3. Thankfully, he walked away unscathed. On the restart Laubach wasted no time as he quickly moved past Quinn, then slipped by Geisler to take the lead. From there he stretched his advantage during a long green-flag run and steadily pulled away from the field. While Laubach continued to lead comfortably, Geisler held firm in second and kept Buckwalter at bay until the midway point. Reimert then worked his way past Geisler as well, setting up an intense battle with Buckwalter before securing second place with 10 laps remaining and the pair would remain locked in a fierce battle from there on. "Timmy ran me clean," said Reimert, who thanks to his win has assumed the point's lead. "The car has been really consistent, and we've had some different track conditions over the first part of the season here and it's been steadily fast and hats off to my guys who all work hard to get this car fast and where it needs to be and it's finally paying off." Last week's winner Jax Yohn came from 17th to fourth while Mike Liswoski rounded out the top five. What a year this is turning out to be for Kevin Fitzpatrick of Branch Dale who is proving to be "The Real Deal." In a matter of five starts, amazingly he's won four times. Fitzpatrick started out the season in the Big Creek Concrete Rookie 602 Crate Sportsman class and reeled off three straight wins which then elevated him into the regular USS Achey Inc. Sportsman division. Qualifying for just the second time, Fitzpatrick looked like a natural among a strong field of veteran drivers. After taking the lead from Tyler Vidal following a lap one restart, Fitzpatrick then held his stance the rest of the way in claiming his first win with the regular Sportsman. His effort came hard-earned too as Zach Steffey and Matt Martino made him work hard for the win. Several times Steffey made valid attempts to get by and most of those tries saw Martino tagging closely along. But Fitzpatrick was able to maintain a consistent line of defense which enabled him to keep his lead and go on to score the popular verdict. In the Red White and Blue Autos Inc. Roadrunners Alex Schoffstall of Llewellyn motored to an unprecedented division record-extending 40th career win. And to say that it was hard-fought would be a huge understatement as he worked tirelessly to get the lead from Joe Bassininisky while also having to fend off Mike Reichert at the same time. But in typical Schoffstall style he remained focused and zeroed in on Bassininsky, looking for just the right moment to make his move. With the laps winding down Schoffstall finally made his race winning maneuver with three laps to go, passing Bassininsky and then going on the record the remarkable feat of 40 class wins. The Infinite Solutions Group Keystone Sport Compact Series made their second appearance of the season and Brian Moyer of Reading would claim the win, but it came as a bit of a surprise. With three laps remaining, the race was stopped after one car rolled over and several others were caught up in the incident. During the stoppage, then-leader Ian Whitcomb suddenly pulled off, handing the lead to Moyer. Moyer then held on over the final laps to finish ahead of Gary Grimm and Andrew Keefer and claim the unexpected victory. 358 Modified finish (25 laps): 1. Louden Reimert, 2. Tim Buckwalter, 3. Jax Yohn, 4. Cody Manmiller, 5. Mike Lisowski, 6. Brandon Edgar, 7. Aleia Gesiler, 8. Kevin Beach Jr., 9. Kevin Olenick, 10. Heath Metzger, 11. Cliff Quinn, 12. Mark Gaugler, 13. Hunter Meztger, 14. Rick Laubach, 15. Tim Fitzpatrick, 16. Mike Burrows, 17. Corey Renninger, 18. Wayne Witmer, 19. Logan Watt DNS: Jimmy Leiby 602 Crate Sportsman finish (20 Laps): 1. Kevin Fitzpatrick, 2. Zach Steffey, 3. Matt Martino, 4. Dakota Kohler, 5. Nick Hamm, 6. Ryan Graver, 7. Brennan Chapman, 8. Mike Schneck Jr., 9. Trevor Bixler, 10. Ryan Conrad, 11. Tajae Adams, 12. Devin Whitmoyer, 13. Zach Moyer, 14. Tyler Vidal, 15. Jim O'Hara, 16. Mason Harakel, 17. Aaron Weaver, 18. Ed Mrochko, 19. Reice Widger, 20. Mark Behm, 21. Kevin Smith, 22. McKenzi Smith, DNS: Dennis Graber Roadrunner finish (20 laps): 1. Alex Schoffstall, 2. Joe Bassininsky, 3. Mike Reichert, 4. Jarod Bassininsky, 5. Andrew Buchinski, 6. Tod Roth Jr., 7. Jim Kost, 8. Joey Brennan, 9. TJ Fitzpatrick, 10. Brian Johnson 12. Eric Bichinski Sport Compact finish (20 laps): 1. Brian Moyer, 2. Gary Grimm, 3. Andrew Keefer, 4. Nathan Keim, 5. Eric Spangler, 6. Landon Pyle, 7. Rick Jennings, 8. Delanna Rehbein, 9. Josh Bittner, 10. Rob Weil, 11. Ian Whitcomb, 12. Vince Wollyung, 13. Adam Kratzer, 14. Kelly Frantz, 15. Larry Eck, 16. Rob Pyle
- Jax Yohn gets first 358 Modified win at Big Diamond Speedway
(Minersville, PA 5-22-26) Jax Yohn of Boyertown continues to make rapid strides in the BQ Concrete 358 Modifieds at Big Diamond Speedway. In just his second season with the headline class, the 18-year-old scored his first division victory on Friday evening, turning in a standout performance against a field of seasoned veterans and this coming a week after posting a motivating then personal best fourth. His progression, though, should come as no surprise. When he first began running Modifieds at Big Diamond Speedway it was with the Rookie 602 Crate Sportsman and he showed his worth by winning four times. The next year he advanced into the regular Crate class and made an immediate statement scoring back-to-back wins to start the season. In Friday's memorable run, Yohn started seventh and quickly hustled his way in behind veterans Tim Fitzpatrick, who was leading the way, Mike Lisowski and Rick Laubach. Following a lap-three restart, he slipped past Laubach and then went head-to-head with Lisowski. Yohn finally cleared him on lap nine, and with his momentum still building, he grabbed the lead one lap later. Once out front, Yohn drove a precise race. Lisowski, who moved into second on lap 14, applied heavy pressure, but the young talent never wavered and raced on to a defining victory. Not only did Yohn hold off the assault of Lisowski but that of Duane Howard too who was right within reach. Louden Reimert was fourth and Fitzpatrick rounded out the top five. "I've always wanted to be at this level and tonight my crew gave me a great car, and it all just played to perfection," said Yohn. "It's so awesome to be running against all those guys. I was about four years old when I first started going to the races and watching them and now here we are racing with them at their level, it's pretty cool. The track was amazing and it had multiple lanes." The USAC East Coast Sprint Cars presented by Baer Den Farms saw Christian Bruno of Depford, NJ go on to win in the 25-lap main. Bruno quickly climbed to second behind early leader Kyle Spence by lap two and immediately began plotting his next move and on the conclusion of lap six executed an inside pass off turn four to take the lead. However, that would be negated when the caution waved for a slowed car to close to the race surface. There would be a rash of yellow and red flags on the ensuing restarts and on each of those Bruno was again making valid attempts to unseat Spence. Lastly, when things settled Bruno flashed by Spence at the start of lap eight and finally took control of the lead. Stephen Drevicki did the same to Spence by lap 10 but there he would stay as Bruno clearly had the upper hand and went on to his first Big Diamond Speedway victory. In the USS Achey Inc. 602 Crate Sportsman main, Virginville's Dakota Kohler can finally rest easy as he collected a well-deserved victory. In the past few seasons there was perhaps no driver who has worked harder to get a win than Kohler as he'd often been in a position to do so. He's never been short of speed and clearly he's got the talent, rather it was a matter of luck and on Friday all of those factors came together. Pole sitter McKenzie Smith showed the way at the outset while the fifth starting Kohler was quick to get up to second within three laps. After getting by Aaron Weaver for second, one lap later he did the same to Smith for the lead. Kohler was then building a commanding lead ahead of Smith, who was dueling closely with Ryan Graver. On lap eight a caution would tighten up the field and on that restart Graver was able to get past Smith and tuck in behind Kohler. A few laps later would see Nate Brinker tag in with the front pair. But for both Graver and Brinker all they could do was follow Kohler who had no problems keeping them at bay. Kohler did have a bit of luck too as a caution with four laps to go would end the race due to rain that hit the track and checkered it there. In the Big Creek Concrete Rookie 602 Crate Sportsman Devin Whitmoyer of Hamburg cruised to his career first feature win. From the pole Whitmoyer took immediate control and once he did there was no looking back as he hit all his marks perfectly and went on to a solid win ahead of Josh Metzger. Whitmoyer is the son of veteran Craig Whitmoyer who is the all-time career wins leader and 4-time champion in Open Sportsman Modifieds. 358 Modified finish (25 laps): 1. Jax Yohn, 2. Mike Lisowski, 3. Duane Howard, 4. Louden Reimert, 5. Tim Fitzpatrick, 6. Rick Laubach, 7. Logan Watt, 8. Dom Buffalino, 9. Brandon Edgar, 10. Heath Metzger, 11. Matt Yoder, 12. Cody Manmiller, 13. Kevin Olenick, 14. Aleia Gesiler, 15. Mike Burrows, 16. Mike Laise, 17. Nate Mohr, 18. Hunter Metzger, 19. Corey Renninger, 20. Wayne Witmer, 21. Alan Rudalavage, 22. Tim Buckwalter, 23. Kevin Beach Jr., 24. Jimmy Leiby DNQ: Cliff Quinn, Bryan Kuhl, Bobby Trapper Sr., Joel Smith USAC East Coast Sprint finish (25 Laps): 1. Christian Bruno, 2. Stehpen Drevicki, 3. Kyle Spence, 4. Olivia Thayer, 5. Stan Poloski II, 6. Joey Crilly, 7. Matt Swift, 8. Greg Shepsis, 9. Bruce Buckwalter Jr., 10. Jakob Stizel, 11. Scott Frack, 12. Kenny Miller III, 13. Blaine Emery, 14. Ronald Hemlick, 15. Ed Aikin, 16. Joe Kata, 17. Larry McVay, 18. Shane Braxton, 19. Brett Rose DNS: Dan Malley 602 Crate Sportsman finish (20 laps): 1. Dakota Kohler, 2. Ryan Graver, 3. Nate Brinker, 4. Aaron Weaver, 5. Brennan Chapman, 6. McKenzi Smith, 7. Tyler James, 8. Zach Steffey, 9. Mike Schneck Jr., 10. Jim O'Hara, 11. Trevor Bixler, 12. Reice Widger, 13. Glenn Rowan, 14. Tyler Vidal, 15. Nick Hamm, 16. Kevin Smith, 17. Ed Mrocko, 18. Kevin Brady DNS: Kevin Fitzpatrick, John McGoey Rookie 602 Crate Sportsman finish (15 laps): 1. Devin Whitmoyer, 2. Josh Metzger, 3. Payton Renninger, 4. Mason Harakel, 5. Lucas Weil
- BRUNO BAGS USAC EAST COAST SPRINT CAR VICTORY AT BIG DIAMOND
Christian Bruno took the lead on lap eight and led the remaining 18 laps to collect his first USAC East Coast Sprint Cars Presented by Baer Den Farms feature victory of the season on Friday night at Pottsville, Pennsylvania’s Big Diamond Speedway.
- Ryan Graver bags $2000 win in Crate Classic at Big Diamond Speedway…Kevin Beach Jr. grabs 358 Modified victory…Jarod Bassinisky tops in Roadrunners
(Minersville, PA 5-15-26) If you're going to get a first win may as well make it a good one and for Lehighton's Ryan Graver that's just what he did in nailing down his first Big Diamond Speedway victory in the Crate Classic on Red White and Blue Autos Inc. Night. Graver rocketed to a $2000 win in the 30-lap main for the USS Achey Inc. 602 Crate Sportsman division which took center stage Friday evening. With a season high of 41 cars signed in none demonstrated better speed than Graver who turned the fasted laps throughout the night. That quickness helped him win his heat and he then carried that momentum into a big feature win. "I just can't thank Monte (Pool/car owner) enough for letting me run this car and it's just been on rails, and it seems that we haven't had that little bit at the end and tonight we did," said Graver. A "Revenge Draw" saw Christopher Buffalino and Shawn Light share the front row while Graver began from eighth. Buffalino would take control once the action commenced with Light following in second. Graver wasted little time in his advancement, moving to third by lap six. The race's first 16 laps went without a hitch as Buffalino set a steady pace in leading the way. A trio of cautions, however, on that circuit set-up for Graver's good fortune most notably the third yellow when Light had stopped and handed over the runner-up spot to Graver. It would be on that restart that Graver's race winning move would take place when he out-hustled his No. 21P past Buffalino and grabbed the reign as the new leader. At the same time Joe Toth motored into second. From that point on, Toth did everything he could to stay with Graver, especially on several restarts when the two ran side by side. But there was no denying the fast-handed Graver who was able to shake free of the Toth after only a few laps. "Early on we had such a good run off the initial start and were up to fourth in just a couple of laps. From there I was just trying to watch everyone in front of me and figure out where to go then that caution helped me out and got me to third," relayed Graver. "Joe (Toth) then got to my inside door, but he raced me so clean and racing tight like that with someone you on so well, it's so much fun." For a while Mike Toth was running close with the leaders but dropped out with five laps to go. Steady running Steven Kemery would then secure third spot after some very close racing with Kevin Smith. Bryce Bashore rounded out the top five, coming from 22nd. For Graver, he had a car in contention all season, and on this night everything came together for his long-awaited victory. "As the track progressed it felt really good and as the race went on to me it felt like it was better on the top although all the way around it was a very good race track, you could move were you had to and work every lane and that's just what you want in a track," added Graver "My first few years running Crates here we were so close so many times and to come back here this year and right off the bat we came out swinging at every single race then to come off the last race when we broke our power steering and we felt we could have won that race, then to come here tonight and win makes up for everything." In the BQ Concrete 358 Modifieds Kevin Beach Jr., of Minersville made a big turnround to some early season woes in capturing the win in the 25-lapper. Beach's results to date were not indicative of what he knew he and his team was capable of, with only a pair of sixth place runs as his best showing. And even before the feature there was some uncertainty as the car was not firing right following his heat, but he and the crew kept working, and from his outside front-row starting spot he turned that opportunity into a hard-fought victory. "In the heat race it missed terribly, and we changed the carburetor after that. We struggled a lot this year and I have a lot of good guys who help me out and it's been a valiant effort to get this car to turn and handle and not bounce around and it worked great tonight," said Beach. The record will show that Beach led every lap but make no mistake he was immersed in constant pressure throughout the race. At first an impressive Jax Yohn kept Beach on his toes. Yohn stayed on the leader through the first 10 laps before Tim Buckwalter along with Louden Reimert moved in behind Beach. Buckwalter stayed glued to Beach's rear bumper, repeatedly searching for a way past, but Beach answered every challenge and never gave up the lead. The determined Buckwalter made it very thrilling on the final lap when he tried to get underneath Beach as they sprinted to the finish line but came up just short with Reimert tailing closely in their tire tracks. "I almost gave it away a couple times on the cushion, but I wasn't getting off of there, you were going to have to go underneath me and try the slick, I wasn't about to move down," said Beach. "Tim (Buckwalter) has been really fast here, and Louden (Reimert) is fast everywhere he goes and I couldn't imagine there was a much better line, and Tim is very good on the bottom so I just kept running it in as hard as I could and bouncing around and just let it ease." Yohn held on for a career best fourth with the Modified while the previous week's winner Duane Howard rounded out the top five. In the Red White and Blue Autos Inc. Roadrunners Jarod Bassininsky of Schuylkill Haven snagged the lead from CJ Ferguson with seven laps to go and then held off Joey Brennan in scoring his first win of the season. Brian Johnson held down the front spot from the outset before Ferguson took command on a lap six restart. Bassininsky had worked his tail off under some very tight racing in getting to second by mid-race and once there he then set his sights on Ferguson. After taking the lead, he still had to hold off Brennan, and he did just that to earn a well-deserved victory. 358 Modified finish (25 laps): 1. Kevin Beach Jr., 2. Tim Buckwalter, 3. Louden Reimert, 4. Jax Yohn, 5. Duane Howard, 6. Kevin Olenick, 7. Jared Umbenhauer, 8. Logan Watt, 9. Mike Lisowski, 10. Cody Manmiller, 11. Tim Fitzpatrick, 12. Aleia Geisler, 13. Wayne Witmer, 14. Jimmy Leiby, 15. Corey Renninger, 16. Heath Metzger, 17. Jim Bobbitt, 18. Cliff Quinn, 19. Rick Laubach, 20. Chris Espisito, 21. Alan Rudalavage, 22. Mark Guagler, 23. Hunter Metzger 602 Crate Sportsman (30 laps): 1. Ryan Graver, 2. Joe Toth, 3. Steven Kemery, 4. Kevin Smith, 5. Bryce Bashore, 6. Dakota Kohler, 7. Brett Gilmore, 8. Shawn Light, 9. Rick Wegner, 10. Brennan Chapman, 11. Ryan Conrad, 12. Reice Widger, 13. Tyler Vidal, 14. Shannon Slaughter, 15. Colin Cox, 16. Matt Martino, 17. Teague Miller, 18. Ralph Melee, 19. Christopher Buffalino, 20. Mike Toth, 21. Mike Schneck Jr., 22. Zach Steffey, 23. Tyler James, 24. Aaron Weaver DNQ: Logan Starr, Tajae Adams, Nate Brinker, Nick Hamm, Mason Harakel, Scotty Hielman, McKenzi Smith, Mike Stofflet, Kevin Fitzpatrick, Kaitlyn Bailey, Devin Whitmoyer, Brad Brighbill, Dennis Graber, Ed Mrochko, Johnny McGoey, Alan Kellogg, Adrianna Delliponti Roadrunner finish (20 laps): 1. Jarod Bassinsky, 2. Joey Brennan, 3. CJ Ferguson, 4. Mike Reichert, 5. Joe Bassinisky, 6. Brian Johnson, 7. TJ Fitzpatrick, 8. Andrew Buchinski, 9. Jonathan Trumbo, 10. Jim Kost
- 602 Sportsman Crate Classic takes main spotlight this Friday at Big Diamond Speedway…$2000-to-win and $225 to start: 358 Modifieds and Roadrunners also in action
(Minersville, PA 5-11-26) Big Diamond Speedway will be looking to make it six straight starts to get the season rolling this coming Friday evening, May 15, for Red White and Blue Autos Inc., Night. In action will be the BQ Concrete 358 Modifieds, the USS Achey Inc. 602 Crate Sportsman and the Red White and Blue Autos Inc. Roadrunners. This week's action will be highlighted with the 602 Crate Sportsman running in the Crate Classic. It will be a 30-lap feature paying $2000-to-win and $225 to start. This year marks the third running of the Crate Classic, an event that consistently attracts strong fields for good reason. As they do throughout the season, track owners Jake and Jasmine Smulley have posted an impressive purse for the show. The Crate Classic was first held in 2024 with Xavier Sprague garnering the victory while last year saw Adrianna Deliponti collect the big win. This season thus far has seen four different winners in as many races with Colin Cox, Zach Steffey, Nate Brinker and Kevin Smith picking up wins with the 602 Crate Sportsman. There will be a draw for heat starting spots, and a revenge redraw held in Victory Lane for the feature. Show-up points will be awarded provided drivers make a valid qualifying attempt. Over the past few weeks, the 358 Modifieds have had some very close racing which has also led to a tight point battle as well. Coming off his fourth straight top five Tim Buckwalter has taken the point lead ahead of Mike Lisowski. There has also been four different winners in the first five races including this past Friday when Duane Howard picked up his 94th career Big Diamond Speedway victory. Lisowski and Alex Yankowski each have notched wins while Rick Laubach scored back-to-back verdicts. The Roadrunners will round out the thrilling program. It seems more and more that the features for this exciting full-fender class just keeps ramping up better each week. This division does not disappoint. The evening sponsor, Red White and Blue Autos Inc., is located at 500 S. Hoffman Boulevard, Ashland. Many of their clients take advantage of online shopping to find a quality, used car, truck or SUV. Pit gates will open on Friday at 5:00 pm with grandstands at 5:30 pm. Hot laps get underway beginning at 7:00 pm followed by racing. Pit admission is $35 for Big Diamond Speedway members and $45 for non-members. Adult general admission is $25, students 10-15 are $10 and kids 9 and under are free. Big Diamond Speedway is located at 392 Forest Lane, Pottsville. For up-to-date news and information logon to the official track website at https://bigdspeedway.net/ and follow on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/search/top?q=big%20diamond%20speedway
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