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CLASH MOTORSPORTS RAISES LATE MODEL POINT CHAMPION & TOP 20 POINT FUNDS
Jonestown, PA - Jim Bernheisel, Series Director of Clash Motorsports, has announced that, in the third year of presenting the Appalachian Mountain Speedweek, he has increased the point fund of the eight-race series to $6000-to-win with a breakdown that will pay $800 for 20th place point earner.
Further, the first season for the new Clash Motorsports series, the Fall Clash, featuring 13 late summer/fall weekend race dates, will carry a $10,000 check for the series champion and a 20-driver breakdown with 20th place receiving $1,000.
The Selinsgrove Ford Appalachian Mountain Late Model Speedweek returns with a schedule very much like the first two years. Clinton County Speedway in Mill Hall, PA opens the AMS series once again on Friday night, June, with Port Royal (PA) Speedway following on Saturday and Hagerstown (MD) Speedway on Sunday completing the first weekend. Currently Monday the 9th and Wednesday the 11th are set as open dates. Path Valley Speedway in Spring Run, PA splits the break with their annual program on Tuesday night, June 10th. The closing weekend starts at Selinsgrove (PA) Speedway on Thursday, June 12 followed by Bedford (PA) Speedway on Friday, Lincoln Speedway in Abbottstown, PA on Saturday, the 14th, and the newcomer to AMS, Bridgeport (NJ) Motorsports Park, on Sunday, June 15th.
All of the Speedweek events will pay $5000-to-win except Selinsgrove, Bedford and Bridgeport which will host events paying $6000 to the main event winners.
The new Bernheisel Race Components Fall Clash will feature weekend special events at eight different tracks with two of those tracks, Bedford Speedway and Selinsgrove Speedway, hosting two weekends in the series that starts on August 29th and wraps up on November 1st.
The Bedford (PA) Fairgrounds Speedway opens the Fall series with their annual $12,000-to-win Labor Day 55 on Friday, August 29, with Selinsgrove (PA) Speedway sharing the weekend with their annual Paul Long Memorial on Sunday, August 31 paying $6,300 to the feature winner. The next weekend takes the series east to Bridgeport (NJ) Speedway on Saturday, Sept. 6, with their $10,000-to-win ‘Bridgeport Brawl.’ Sunday, Sept. 7, will see the series move the Bridgeport’s sister track, the Foley Action Track in Kutztown, PA, with a modified format race paying the winner $6,000.
It is back to Selinsgrove on Sept.12 and 13 with Saturday’s Sandhill Thrill paying $10,000 to the winner. Clinton County Speedway in Mill Hall, PA, has recently joined the Fall Clash on Sept. 20, with the Saturday main paying $5,000-to-win. Potomac Speedway in Budds Creek, MD, joins the Clash Motorsports contingent on Saturday, Sept. 27, with the $10,000-to-win Hills Family Memorial.
Following two currently open weekends, Hagerstown (MD) Speedway runs their $6,000-to-win, Octoberfest on Friday, October 17. Next it is a return to Bedford (PA) Speedway with THE HEADLINER of the Fall Clash, their classic Keystone Cup weekend on Oct, 24 & 25 carrying a full $25,000 winner’s payout. A week later the series comes to a close at another new track to Clash, Georgetown (DE) Speedway, with their Mid-Atlantic Championship on Oct. 31 and Nov. 1 paying $8,000 to the winner.
For more information, calls may be directed to (717) 865-3119. |
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BUDDY LONG & STEVE INCH FORM LEGENDARY 2025 CLASH ANNOUNCING TEAM
Jonestown, PA - With the addition of the Fall Clash Series to the summer Appalachian Mountain Late Model Speedweek, Clash Motorsports has announced that the well-recognized “voice of auto racing,” Buddy Long, will join Steve Inch in manning the public address system microphones for its late model events in Pennsylvania, Maryland, New Jersey and Delaware in 2025.
Steve Inch has been the announcer for the Appalachian Speedweek since its return in 2023 and he continues in that capacity. But scheduling conflicts impeded his ability to fill those shoes for the new Fall Clash series. Enter veteran announcer, Buddy Long, who has assisted and filled in at Speedweek events at Hagerstown. Buddy will be the announcer for The Fall Clash events.
“We are blessed with having two of the most highly regarded voices in auto racing as part of our team,” commented race director, Jeff Gromis. “Their resumes as professionals in the sport speak volumes and their sincere passion for the sport as diehard race fans clearly shows in their work.”
Inch has been involved in work at auto racing facilities for 38 years, headlined by over 30 years at Selinsgrove Speedway. His racing experience started in 1988 working with Tedd Reitz at Selinsgrove, Susquehanna and Clinton County Speedways writing and announcing as needed. He started announcing late model events at Silver Spring Speedway in 1991. He moved to announcing and publicity work at Selinsgrove for three years before returning in those roles at Silver Spring from 1995 through 2000, Penn National in 1996 and Big Diamond in 1997. From there it was back to Selinsgrove, with responsibilities varying through the years including announcing, publicity direction, general management and race promoting. He has also filled in as an announcer at Williams Grove, Big Diamond, BAPS and Lincoln.
Long has been announcing for 46 years and began at the age of 15. He worked for 17 years at the Motor Racing Network (MRN) doing NASCAR Cup, Xfinity and Truck races. Buddy was also the public address system voice at Daytona, Richmond and at Homestead for the Ford Championship weekend. He served as the announcer and publicity director at Potomac Speedway for Pete Cameron in the ‘90s and announced at Pennsboro Speedway with Pete Secret and Dow Carnathan. He was Director of Operations for the country’s top go-kart sanctioning body, the World Karting Association (WKA) for 20 years. And, as mentioned, he filled in as the announcer for the AMS events for the past two seasons.
The Selinsgrove Ford Appalachian Mountain Late Model Speedweek is kicked off at Clinton County Speedway in Mill Hall, PA on Friday night, June 6. with Port Royal (PA) Speedway following on Saturday, June 7, and Hagerstown (MD) Speedway on Sunday, June 8. Monday the 9th and Wednesday the 11th open dates split by the event at Path Valley Speedway in Spring Run, PA on Tuesday night, June 10th. The closing weekend starts at Selinsgrove (PA) Speedway on Thursday, June 12. Bedford (PA) Speedway goes on Friday, June 13, followed by Lincoln Speedway in Abbottstown, PA on Saturday. June 14th. AMS newcomer, Bridgeport (NJ) Motorsports Park, closes Speedweek on Sunday, June 15th.
All of the Speedweek events will pay $5000-to-win except Selinsgrove, Bedford and Bridgeport which will host events paying $6000 to the main event winners.
The new Bernheisel Race Components Fall Clash will feature weekend special events at eight different tracks starting on August 29th and wrapping up on November 1st.
The Bedford (PA) Fairgrounds Speedway opens the Fall series with their annual $12,000-to-win Labor Day 55 on Friday, August 29, with Selinsgrove (PA) Speedway going two days later with their annual Paul Long Memorial on Sunday, August 31 paying $6,300 to win. One week later the series moves east to Bridgeport (NJ) Speedway on Saturday, Sept. 6, and the $10,000-to-win ‘Bridgeport Brawl.’ Bridgeport’s sister track, the Foley Action Track in Kutztown, PA, is next up on September 7 with a ‘modified format’ race paying the winner $6,000. On Sept.12 and 13 it is Selinsgrove’s Sandhill Thrill carrying a $10,000 top prize the winner. Clinton County Speedway in Mill Hall, PA, has recently joined the Fall Clash on Sept. 20, with the main paying $5,000-to-win. Potomac Speedway in Budds Creek, MD, joins the Clash Motorsports contingent on Saturday, Sept. 27, with the $10,000-to-win Hills Family Memorial.
After two open weekends, the Fall Clash comes down the homestretch. Hagerstown (MD) Speedway’s $6,000-to-win, Octoberfest goes green on Friday, October 17. Next is the return to Bedford with THE EVENT of the Fall Clash, the annual Keystone Cup weekend on Oct. 24 & 25 carrying a full $25,000 winner’s payout. A week later the series comes to a close at Georgetown (DE) Speedway, with their Mid-Atlantic Championship on Oct. 31 and Nov. 1 paying $8,000 to the winner.
For more information, calls may be directed to (717) 865-3119. |
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2025 Appalachian Mountain Speedweek Points Fund
- $ 6,000 + Trophy
- $ 3,000 + Trophy
- $ 2,500 + Trophy
- $ 2,000 + Trophy
- $ 1,500 + Trophy
- $ 1,400 + Trophy
- $ 1,300 + Trophy
- $ 1,200 + Trophy
- $ 1,100 + Trophy
- $ 1,000 + Trophy
$21,000
11-15 $900
16-20 $800
$8,500
Total $29,500
Based on 8 events
Prorated in event of cancellations
Must attempt to qualify for all events |
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CLASH MOTORSPORTS PRODUCTIONS PARTNERS WITH LIAS TIRE RACING/ AMERICAN RACER TIRE IN 2025!
JONESTOWN, PA – Clash Motorsports Productions has partnered with Northeast tire distributor Lias Tire Racing Division and American Racer Tires to be the exclusive tire of the returning Appalachian Speedweek and newly formed Fall Clash events in 2025.
American Racer Tires have become a popular choice over the past few seasons amongst Super Late Model racers in the Mid-Atlantic Region due to their cost-saving nature - selling for $210.00 each - while offering a repeatable and winning product to the racers.
“From the onset the vision I had for this series revolved around strengthening super late model racing in the northeast,” series president Jim Bernheisel commented. “I believe that limiting compounds and introducing a lower cost tire coupled with our great purses and excellent points will do just that. I have carefully considered many factors and have concluded that this is the best way to achieve our goals.”
In 2025 Clash Promotions has 18 races scheduled with $619,000 in prize money and $66,000 in point money up for grabs. There will be an additional $15,000 in various bonuses for heat wins, fast time, etc.
"In total there will be over $700,000 being paid out for just 18 races! Our partners, like Lias Tire and American Racer, will help make this possible.” Bernheisel added.
“Jim and I have had a relationship for many years,” Lias Tire Racing Division president Dustin Leverknight said. “I can speak for all of us at Lias Tire/American Racer we are excited to partner with Jim and his series as the official tire of these events.”
“The past few years have been great seeing the return of the Appalachian Speedweek which have always been some of my favorite events of the year," Dustin added, "traveling around with the teams for the week. And the new Fall Series has created some new events bringing more attention to the Super Late Model division in the September and October months that we’ve been missing.”
The Appalachian Speedweek will once again kick off June 6 to begin its “8 races in 10 days” mini-series across eight different tracks in Pennsylvania, Maryland and New Jersey. The tire rule for the Speedweek series will be any American Racer SD-44 and harder.
Fall Clash events, starting Labor Day weekend at PA’s Bedford Speedway, will begin the limited compound selection rule, right rear tire options will include, American Racer 92.0/11.0-15BT SD-48/PRO2/PRO4 and left rear / front tire options will include, American Racer 88.0-11.0-15BT SD-44/SD-48/PRO-2.
Tires are available for purchase at Lias Tire Racing Division and other regional American Racer dealers. The entire schedule and rulebook can be viewed at lmspeedweek.com.
Fans and racers will want to mark these events on their calendars. |
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APPALACHIAN MTN LM SPEEDWEEK TO BE ANNUAL CELEBRATION; LATE MODEL FALL CLASH SERIES ADDED FOR 2025
Jim Bernheisel of Clash Motorsports has released news that the Appalachian Mountain Late Model Speedweek will officially be returning annually.
But this season, in addition to Speedweek, Clash Motorsports will be initiating the Fall Clash, a new multi-weekend Fall series of late model championship events running from August 29 through November 1. The series will include a $30,000 point fund with $10,000 going to the champion.
“We held off on announcing the series as a couple of the tracks making early commitments were in the midst of finalizing their promotional teams and/or contracts for 2025, explained Bernheisel.“ This now gives us the opportunity to announce eight dates for seven events as we go continue with negotiations with six or seven tracks as well as entertaining inquiries from others in the near future.
“Based on the success we and our associated tracks have experienced with the Selinsgrove Ford Appalachian Mountain Speedweek, we were taking with Joe Padula of Bedford Speedway about how the past tradition of multiple tracks running special events after their regular seasons ended in August had diminished. We looked at Joe’s Labor Day 55 on August 29 and his Keystone Cup on October 24 and 25 and the Fall Clash took shape.”
Dates that are already confirmed are Bedford’s Labor Day 55 on Friday, August 29 paying $12,000 to win and Selinsgrove (PA) Speedway’s Paul Long Memorial paying $6300 to win on August 31. Promoter Doug Rose steals the following week’s marquee with his Bridgeport (NJ) Motorsports Park hosting a $10,000-to-win program on Saturday, September 6th, and then backs it up on Sunday, September 7th, at his Action Track USA in Kutztown, PA with a $6,000-to-win card on the ultimate short track. Potomac Speedway in Budds Creek, MD, joins the Clash on September 27 with their Darryl Hills Memorial, tentatively set to pay $10,000 to win, followed by the afore-mentioned Keystone Cup at Bedford on October 24 and 25 paying $25,000 to win. The series will close on Saturday, November 1, with the Mid-Atlantic Championships at Georgetown (DE) Speedway tentatively paying $10,000 to win.
The Fall Clash will complement the Selinsgrove Ford Appalachian Mountain Late Model Speedweek which returns with a schedule very much like the first two years under Clash Motorsports leadership. Clinton County Speedway in Mill Hall, PA opens the AMS series once again on Friday night, June 6. with Port Royal (PA) Speedway following on Saturday and Hagerstown (MD) Speedway on Sunday to complete the first weekend. Currently Monday the 9th and Wednesday the 11th are tentatively set as open dates which Path Valley Speedway in Spring Run, PA splits with their program on Tuesday night, June 10th as usual. The closing weekend starts at Selinsgrove (PA) Speedway on Thursday, June 12 followed by Bedford (PA) Speedway on Friday, Lincoln Speedway in Abbottstown, PA on Saturday and the newcomer to AMS, Bridgeport (NJ) Motorsports Park on Sunday.
For more information, calls may be directed to (717) 865-3119. |
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Top 10 in 2024 Points
Gregg Satterlee 4940
Dylan Yoder 4681
Matt Cosner 4655
Coleby Frye 4622
Dan Stone 4456
Hayes Mattern 4438
Andrew Yoder 4414
Bryan Bernheisel 4251
Kyle Hardy 3920
Rick Eckert 3848 |
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Special Awards and Bonuses
Fast Time - $200 per event - Superior homes
Qualifier #1 winner - $100 per event - Appalachian Auto and RV
Qualifier #2 winner - $100 per event - ML Performance
Qualifier #3 winner - $100 per event - Mike Walls Towing
Qualifier #4 winner - $100 per event - Panchos Racing Products
Hard Luck Award - $100 per event - Little Tool Truck
Hard Charger award - $100 per event - Jonestown Bank and Trust
Free drawing.........
1 tire per event - Hoosier / HTMA
1 tire per event - American Racer / Lias
3 sheets aluminum per event - Wieland
Racing Stripes Program - $1,000.00 - Hoosier / HTMA
Racing Stripes Program - $1,000.00 - American Racer / Lias
Non Qualifier Bonus - $1200 - Bernheisel Race Cars
Non Qualifier Bonus - $1200 - Selinsgrove Ford
First non-qualifier[s] bonus - YCRC / ARCH - $100 each
5 for 5 bonus - $5000 - Selinsgrove Ford
Series Loyalty Bonus - $500 per car - Total Mobility
Series Loyalty Bonus - $500 per car - On Time Body
Trophies - Global Truck Outfitters
Top 3 non qualifier bonus - Precision Powder Coating |
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With the successful 2023 relaunch of Appalachian Mountain Super Late Model Speedweek series director, Jim Bernheisel was able to relax and reflect. “I am so grateful for the incredible support,” stated Bernheisel. “We had 97 different drivers sign in for at least one event as well as 16 drivers that were at every track.”
Excellent racing was on display with an average of 40 plus cars at each race. Fans as well showed their appreciation with good crowds at each event.
Plans are already underway with many improvements being anticipated for 2024. The tentative schedule will span Friday, June 7 through Sunday, June 16. |
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Gregg Satterlee - Selinsgrove |
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Gregg Satterlee - Hagerstown |
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Jason Covert - Clinton County |
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5 for 5 bonus $5000
Top driver (highest in points) that finishes top 5 in all 8 events
***Total possible money for one driver to sweep is $92000 |
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May 19, 2024
BAKER DOORS ADDS SUPPORT APPALACHIAN LATE MODEL TOUR
MAY 16, 2024 – The list of supporters of the Selinsgrove Ford Appalachian Mountain Late Model Speedweek continues to grow and six teams have shown their confidence in the series by prepaying their entry fees for all 8 of the Speedweek events in advance.
Baker Door Company of Mechanicsburg will pay $50 to the second and third place finishers in the qualifying races at both Lincoln Speedway and BAPS Motor Speedway. That is $100 to each of a minimum of four qualifying events at these tracks bringing their commitment to $800 or more.
Baker Door is a grassroots American garage door dealer serving communities in and around York, Harrisburg, and Mechanicsburg, taking pride in their 24/7 service availability to their customers and their ‘second to none’ staff of installers and technicians.
The drivers with entries fees already paid for all eight events in advance of the series are Brian Booze of Marion, PA; defending Speedweek champion Tyler Emory of Chaptico, MD; Kody Lyter of Lewistown, PA; Jared Miley of Pittsburgh, PA; Andrew Yoder of Middleburg, PA; and Bryan Bernheisel of Jonestown, PA.
In the 2023 resurrection season for the Appalachian Mountain Speedweek, 97 different drivers participated in at least one of the Speedweek events and 16 were at every track. There was an average car count of 40 cars at each of the races.
This season Appalachian Mountain LM Speedweek 2024 kicks off at the Clinton County Speedway in Mill Hall, PA, on Friday, June 7. Port Royal Speedway is next on the schedule on Saturday, June 8, followed by Maryland’s Hagerstown Speedway on Sunday, June 9.
After a night off on Monday, racing moves to Path Valley Speedway Park in Spring Run, PA, on Tuesday, June 11. Wednesday is the final Speedweek day off and racing gets back underway on Thursday, June 13, at Selinsgrove (PA) Speedway. The deciding final weekend starts at the Bedford Fairgrounds Speedway on Friday night, June 14, moves to Abbottstown’s Lincoln Speedway in Abbottstown, PA, on Saturday, June 15, and closes out at BAPS Motor Speedway in York Haven, PA.
The entire schedule can be viewed at lmspeedweek.com along with breaking news, the complete list of sponsors, the series history, photos, 2023 series videos and more.
Fans and racers will want to mark these events on their calendars! |
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April 27, 2024
YCRC AND ARCH SUPPORT APPALACHIAN MOUNTAIN SPEEDWEEK EVENTS
April 28, 2024 - Support of the Selinsgrove Ford Appalachian Mountain Late Model Speedweek continues to grow, starting with Selinsgrove Ford’s backing enabling the series to provide a $17,000 point fund. Over 25 sponsors have announced their support of this year’s 8-race series.
This week two of the most recognized racing clubs in the region, if not the nation, the Auto Racing Club of Hagerstown (ARCH) and the York County Racing Club (YCRC), have signed on to support the Appalachian Mountain Speedweek competitors. Each club will be assigned one of the two B-mains each night of Speedweek to provide the first non-qualifier in that B-Main with $100, provided they are club members. This is in addition to $300 provided by Bernheisel Race Cars and Precision Powder Coating to award $50 to each of the top three non-qualifiers in both of the B-Mains each night.
The York County Racing Club was founded in 1979 and boasts over 3,000 active members including fans, drivers, owners and promoters. While sponsoring various events and trips throughout the year promoting the sport, they also have an Injured Drivers Fund to provide financial help to any YCRC Member Driver that suffers auto racing injuries and associated income loss.
The Auto Racing Club of Hagerstown is also more than a social organization. The club sponsors events at several area speedways and has an injury fund to provide financial support to injured drivers. ARCH has been active in supporting auto racing since 1965. Nearly 400 active members are dedicated to the betterment of the sport of auto racing. Eighty-one of the racing fraternity’s greats have been inducted into the ARCH Hall of Fame to date.
The Appalachian Mountain LM Speedweek 2024 gets underway at Clinton County Speedway in Mill Hall, PA, on Friday, June 7, with sponsorship from Strouse Electric of Bellefonte, PA. Things will move to the south to Port Royal Speedway, on Saturday night, June 8, with VP Racing Fuels the sponsor, and then just across the Mason/Dixon Line to Hagerstown Speedway on Sunday, June 9, for JDS/Penske Shocks support.
The series takes Monday off, before moving to Path Valley Speedway Park in Spring Run, PA, for Night on Tuesday, June 11. Veterinarian Zachary D, Crouse of St. Thomas, PA, is the sponsor on this event at the Spring Run, PA oval.
Wednesday is the final Speedweek day off and could serve as a rain date for the events on the first half of Speedweek.
Racing gets back underway on Thursday, June 13, at Selinsgrove Speedway with Donnie’s Automotive of Middlesburg, PA sponsorship followed by Friday night racing at the Bedford Fairgrounds Speedway on Friday night, June 14. Pennsylvania general contractors and petroleum industry experts, Bolger Brothers of Altoona and Evans City will be the backer of the Bedford event.
Moving east, the tour comes down the homestretch with a Saturday night stop at Abbottstown’s Lincoln Speedway on June 15 backed by JRD Automotive of Mechanicsburg and Red Wing Shoes of Hanover, York and BellAir (MD). The AMS finale hits the track one day later, on Creekside Auto Sales Sunday night, at BAPS Speedway in York Haven, PA with series support from Cameron Construction of Chaptico, MD.
Driver registration is $50 per event at the track on each race night. But now through May 10, drivers can register for the entire 8-race series for $300. This discounted, full-series registration can be done totally through MyRacePass’s Appalachian Mountain Speedweek page or by completing the entry form on the Appalachian Mountain Speedweek website and mailing a check to the address indicated. |
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April 25, 2024
EMORY LOOKING TO DEFEND APPALACHIAN LM SPEEDWEEK CROWN
Tyler Emory of King George, Virginia, the 2023 Selinsgrove Ford Appalachian Late Model Speedweek Champion, is anxiously looking forward to the 2024 series. He returns with the Cameron and Mann Motorsports team for his third season in the Super Late Models.
Emory had a break-out 2023 season taking five feature wins, including two Appalachian Late Model Speedweek victories on his way to the Appalachian crown while also capturing the United Late Model Series championship. He will again pilot the Cameron Construction / Coombs Bus and Truck Service / E-Labs / Total Machine LLC / PSI Pax Rocket chassis 72 cars this season.
Despite a limited racing schedule for late models in the northeast thus far in 2024 due to uncooperative weather, Tyler has already recorded a $4000 feature win in ULMS action at Williams Grove in March.
The Appalachian Mountain LM Speedweek will kick-off 2014 at Clinton County Speedway on Friday, June 7. Things will move to the south for the remainder of the weekend, first, to Port Royal Speedway, on Saturday night, June 8, and then to Hagerstown (MD) Speedway on Sunday, June 9.
The series takes Monday off, before moving to Path Valley Speedway Park on Tuesday, June 11. Wednesday is the final Speedweek day off and could serve as a raindate for the events on the first half of Speedweek. Racing is slated to get back underway on Thursday, June 13, at Selinsgrove Speedway followed by the Bedford Fairgrounds Speedway on Friday night, June 14. Moving east, the tour comes down the homestretch with a Saturday night stop at Lincoln Speedway on June 15, and then the AMS finale a day later, on Sunday, at BAPS Speedway in York Haven, PA.
Driver registration is $50 per event at the track on each race night. But now through May 10, drivers can register for the entire 8-race series for $300. This discounted, full-series registration can be done totally through MyRacePass’s Appalachian Mountain Speedweek page or by completing the entry form on the Appalachian Mountain Speedweek website and mailing a check to the address indicated.
The first three drivers to take advantage of the full series entry fee discount early in April are Tyler Emory, Bryan Bernheisel of Jonestown and car owner Donna Bernheisel and Jared Miley of Pittsburgh, PA, and car owner John Deller.
The entire schedule can be viewed at lmspeedweek.com. Fans and racers will want to mark these events on their calendars! |
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April 12, 2024
The Appalachian Mountain LM Speedweek Is Back in 2024
The Appalachian Mountain Late Model Speedweek returns for a second straight season this June with 8 races at 8 different tracks in 10 days. Each of those races will pay a minimum of $5000 to win and the two-week series will award $5000 to the champion.
In approximately two months the 2024 version of Appalachian Mountain Speedweek will be underway. “We were so thrilled with the overwhelmingly positive response in 2023 that we can’t wait to do it again,” stated Jim Bernheisel, series director. “The successful formula we utilized will again be used.”
All tracks from 2023 are returning and BAPS Motor Speedway in York Haven, PA has signed on to anchor the 2024 schedule. The minimum winner’s purse has been increased to $5,000.00 with $500.00 to take the green. The middle of the purse has been raised as well as the point fund and loyalty Money has been added.
The series kicks off the Speedweek action on Friday, June 7 at Clinton County Speedway.
The first half of the series moves to Port Royal Speedway, on Saturday night, June 8, and then the tour moves just south of the Mason-Dixon line to Hagerstown (MD) Speedway on Sunday, June 9. After taking Monday off, they move to Path Valley Speedway Park on Tuesday, June 11.
Wednesday is the final Speedweek Off day, as the second half is slated to get underway on Thursday, June 13, at Selinsgrove Speedway. Up next is the Bedford Fairgrounds Speedway on Friday night, June 14 and Lincoln Speedway is back on Saturday night, June 15. It all wraps up with the earlier mentioned finale on Sunday at BAPS.
Driver registration is $50 per event at the track on each race night. But now through May 10, drivers can register for the entire 8-race series for $300. This discounted, full-series registration can be done totally through MyRacePass’s Appalachian Mountain Speedweek page or by completing the entry form on the Appalachain Mountain Speedweek website and mailing a check to the address indicated.
The entire schedule can be viewed at lmspeedweek.com. Fans and racers will want to mark this event on their calendars! |
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April 4, 2024
In approximately two months the 2024 version of Appalachian Mountain Speedweek will be underway. “We were so thrilled with the overwhelmingly positive response in 2023 that we can’t wait to do it again,” stated Jim Bernheisel, series director. “The successful formula we utilized will again be used,” continued Bernheisel. All tracks from 2023 have rescheduled and BAPS Motor Speedway in York Haven, PA will anchor the 2024 schedule. The minimum winner’s purse has been increased to $5,000.00 and $500.00 to take the green. The middle of the purse has been raised as well as the point fund and loyalty money. The series kicks off on Friday, June 7 at Clinton County Speedway. The entire schedule can be viewed at lmspeedweek.com. Fans and racers will want to mark this event on their calendars! |
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June 2, 2023
In just over one week, Appalachian Mountain Super Late Model Speedweek 2023 will be underway! “It’s a great time to be a super late model racer and fan in the mid-Atlantic region,” said series director, Jim Bernheisel. “We have great tracks signed up with substantial purses, a really nice point fund, and of course awesome sponsors! The latest addition to the sponsor lineup is Jonestown Bank and Trust in Jonestown, PA. Race winners will celebrate their success in the “JBT MONEY IN THE BANK” Victory Lane.
The first race in the series is at Clinton County Speedway on Friday, June 9th with the grand finale at Selinsgrove Speedway on Sunday, June 18th. The full schedule along with purses, point rules, and sponsors can be viewed at lmspeedweek.com. |
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May 10, 2023
With less than four weeks remaining until night one, the Appalachian Mountain Speedweek Super Late Model Series is ready to go. “We have been very busy crossing t’s and dotting i’s”, said Jim Bernheisel, series director. “We are very thrilled with the amount of interest and enthusiasm this event has garnered and we want it to go off as smoothly as possible for everyone involved.”
Many top drivers have committed to running the entire slate of events with many more indicating their desire to compete in most of the events. The very first driver to pre-register for all eight races was Middleburg, PA hotshoe, Andrew Yoder. All drivers that pre-registered can be viewed on the series Facebook page.
VP Fuels is the newest series sponsor to sign on. They will be the event sponsor on Saturday, June 10 at Port Royal Speedway.
Action begins Friday, June 9 at Clinton County Speedway and concludes Sunday, June 18 at Selinsgrove Speedway. The full schedule can be viewed at lmspeedweek.com. |
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April 11, 2023
As the racing season swings into action, the 2023 Appalachian Mountain Speedweek is ready to “Rock and Roll”. “I can hardly believe we are less than two months away!”, enthusiastic series director, Jim Bernheisel stated. “Racers are beginning to commit to the entire week and even after his devastating hauler fire, Andrew Yoder was the very first to sign up.” A complete listing of committed drivers is expected to be available by May.
In addition, series officials have contracted with MyRacePass to add another level of information, technology, and fun to the events. MyRacePass offers the following:
- Race Day Event Information
Each race night, fans and race teams will be able to see driver event entries, official lineups, live timing, and official results for every event in real time directly on the MyRacePass app. Fans and race teams can search for Appalachian Mountain Speedweek on the MyRacePass app and select “Next event” to keep up with the action each night. Fans and race teams can also see official points standings, and the schedule for the speedweek as well.
Fans can search for any driver on the tour and if the driver has claimed their profile and filled out their free driver bio, fans can learn about their team, past results, sponsors, and more! (Drivers - claim your free driver profile at MyRacePass.com and fill the driver bio out for fans to see.)
Each race night fans will be able to make their fantasy racing picks on the MyRacePass app and play along with the action. Once the lineups are created each race night the fantasy racing matchups will open for fans to make their picks on the MyRacePass app. If a fan plays along each race night, they could be the Appalachian Mountain Speedweek Fantasy Champion!
Fans can download the MyRacePass app for free on Google Play or the Apple Appstore. Fans can visit GetMRPApp.com to see which app subscription is best for them |
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March 7, 2023
The Appalachian Mountain Speedweek continues to build momentum! “Our opening event on June 9th is coming oh so quickly,” stated Jim Bernheisel, series director. “The enthusiasm and support from fans, racers, and sponsors has been off the charts. We have been able to come up with an unprecedented amount of money for our local and regional super late model racers.”
The latest sponsor to come on board is Wieland/Wrisco Aluminum. They will sponsor the “Wieland Start Zone” as well as giving multiple racing aluminum sheets to competitors at each event. In addition, series title sponsor, Selinsgrove Ford, has offered to back the Five for Five Bonus. The top driver that finishes in the top five for each event will garner a $5,000.00 bonus. Lazer Chassis has offered a Double Your Money Bonus as well. If a driver wins any feature, the point championship, or the Five for Five driving a Lazer, the payout amounts will be doubled. Should a driver in a Lazer win every feature, the points championship, and the Five for Five the payout would total $92,000.00.
Super late model racers will be competing for over $250,000.00 in purse money and special awards at 8 events in 10 days. |
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January 14, 2023
The Appalachian Mountain Speedweek Schedule for 2023 is set! “The most challenging part of this venture has been making the schedule work for everyone,” stated series director, Jim Bernheisel. “We’ve had tremendous interest in the series from many race tracks. We felt it was important to stay in a specific geographical area to make it a successful venture for all involved. All of the promoters have been great to work with and they are as excited about the series as I am.”
To accommodate the entire program, Bedford Speedway promoter, Joe Padula has agreed to host a complete show on Thursday as well as the previously scheduled Friday night event. The schedule along with the purse and event sponsor is as follows:
Friday, June 9th – Clinton County Speedway – TBD to win – Strouse Electric, Bellefonte, PA
Saturday, June 10th – Port Royal Speedway - $5,000 to win – VP Race Fuels
Sunday, June 11th – Hagerstown Speedway - $4,000 to win – PSI Pax, California, MD
Tuesday, June 13th – Path Valley Speedway - $4,000 to win – Cameron Construction, Chaptico, MD
Thursday, June 15th – Bedford Speedway - $4,000 to win – Total Machine, King George, VA
Friday, June 16th – Bedford Speedway - $6,000 to win – Bolger Brothers Construction, Altoona, PA
Saturday, June 17th – Lincoln Speedway - $4,000 to win – Red Wing Shoes & JRD Automotive,
Mechanicsburg, PA
Sunday, June 18th – Selinsgrove Speedway - $5,000 to win – Donnie Schick Automotive, Middleburg, PA
A streaming agreement is in place with Flo Racing as over one quarter million dollars is up for grabs in the 8 race series. Plan to be there! |
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December 28, 2022
The relaunch of Appalachian Mountain Speedweek is underway! Series director, Jim Bernheisel, is heading up the efforts with the full support of the previous leadership team of Kurt Smith and Jason Clapper. “I wanted to continue the tradition Kurt and Jason established and expand upon it,” stated Jim Bernheisel. “My vision for the series is exciting racing for our region’s super late model fans and a nice pay day for our racers.”
Total purses along with numerous bonuses is expected to top $200,000.00 for eight days of racing. Specific purse information will be published on the series website and facebook, with each participating speedway purse to be finalized soon.
Many sponsors and supporters have stepped up with the title sponsor, Selinsgrove Ford, committing to a three-year program. Bernheisel continued, “I am extremely grateful for the excitement shown by sponsors, fans, racers, and tracks. This promises to be a fantastic series for all involved.”
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EVENT SPONSORS
Cameron Construction
PSI Pax
Bolger Brothers
VP Race Fuels
Donnie Schick Automotive
Strouse Electric
Total Machine
JRD Automotive & Red Wing Shoes
BONUS AWARDS
Fast Time - $200 per event – Superior Homes
Hard Charger - $100 per event – Total Machine
Slow Time - $100 per event – Little Tool Truck
Hard Luck - $100 per event – Total Machine
Winner - Qualifier #1 - $100 per event - Appalachian Auto and RV Sales
Winner - Qualifier #2 - $100 per event - ML Performance
SPECIAL AWARDS
Top 10 Trophies (points) – Pancho’s Racing Products
Loyalty Bonus (run all events) - $300 per car if not in top 10 in points – Ontime Body & Graphic
Big Checks – Fast Time, Feature Winner, & Hard Charger – KRS Graphics
Top 3 Non-Qualifiers - $50 per car – Elbows Up Dirt Productions
ASSOCIATE SPONSORS
Velocita Uniforms – officials’ shirts
Golf Cart Services – official golf cart
Selinsgrove Ford – pace truck
Ontime Body & Graphic – sponsor banners
WRT Speedwerx – official photographer
Lias Tire – American Racing Tires - Tire give away each night
Wieland- sheets of aluminum give away each night
Double Winners Purse Bonus- Lazer Chassis
f. Five for Five $5000- Selinsgrove Ford
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