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DYLAN SWINEHART MAKES LAST LAP LAST TURN PASS TO WIN NASCAR SPORTSMAN THRILLER
BECHTELSVILLE, PA. – Wow! What a night of racing action, again!
It was another night to remember Saturday night at Grandview Speedway, with intense and exciting racing all night long, and after the final checkered flag waved, Jared Umbenhaur of Richland, Pa. was able to score the victory in the 30-lap T.P. Trailer Modified main event, while Dylan Swinehart of Fleetwood, Pa. pulled of a last lap, last corner pass to win the 25-lap T.P. Truck Equipment Sportsman feature race.
Umbenhauer started fifteenth in the T.P. Trailer Modified main event, ran the outside lane to the front of the pack, engaged in a six lap side-by-side duel with Eddie Strada of Lake Ariel, Pa., eventually taking the lead on lap nineteen, then pulled away in the closing laps, scoring his first T.P. Trailer Modified win of the season, and in the process became the twelfth different feature winner in the division during the 2025 season.
Swinehart officially led only one lap in the 25-lap T.P. Truck Equipment Sportsman feature, the last one from turn four to the finish line! Swinehart started twelfth in the main event, steadily worked his way forward, joined a three car race for the lead by the half-way mark, engaged in a multi-time lead swapping battle with Xavier Sprague of Bath, Pa. from lap sixteen to the end of the race, winning a side-by-side drag race off turn four on the last lap to score a wildly exciting feature win, his first of the year and ninth of his career in the division.
The winners both received bonus money (Modified $300, Sportsman $200) from T.P. Trailers and Truck Equipment of Limerick, Pa., sponsors of the two divisions at Grandview Speedway in a race program run under the NASCAR Advance Auto Parts Weekly Series banner and sponsored by PWD Lubricants of Warminster, Pa.
The 30-lap T.P. Trailer Modified feature got off to a wild start, with Matt Yoder of Benton, Pa and Ron Haring Jr. of Alburtis, Pa. engaging in a side-by-side battle for two laps, before contact was made exiting turn two on lap two, which saw Yoder ending up in the wall collecting several cars in the process and shuffling the running order.
Recent feature winner Justin Grim of Orefield, Pa. took command on the restart, with Ryan Grim of Laurys Station, Pa., Eddie Strada, and Cody Manmiller of Philadelphia, Pa. all engaging in a great battle right behind the leader.
While this action was raging up front, Jared Umbenhauer who started 15th and Mike Gular of Harleysville, Pa. who started 16th were riding the outside groove of the Speedway and working their way to the front.
By lap nine, Justin Grim was leading, while Strada and Ryan Grim locked into a great race for second, while further back in the top ten a great race was happening between Gular, Chris Esposito of Telford, Pa., Ryan Watt of Boyertown, Pa., Louden Reimert of Oley, Pa. and a fast moving Duane Howard of Oley, Pa. who was on the move forward after starting in 22nd position.
A caution on lap eleven reset the field, and on the restart Strada made one big move passing Ryan Grim for second off turn four, followed by another pass by Justin Grim off turn two to become the new race leader on lap twelve.
Umbenhauer who restarted in fourth spot, continued his march forward, reaching second on lap fourteen, and quickly engaged in a battle for the lead with Strada, before a final caution for Ryan Grim, who had a mechanical breakdown end his good run, would reset the line up again on lap eighteen.
The restart line up saw Strada leading, Umbenhauer right alongside, followed by Justin Grim, Howard who was still marching forward, Ryan Watt, Cody Manmiller, Reimert, and Logan Watt of Boyertown, Pa. who was quickly advancing through the field, after being involved in a lap two mishap.
Following the restart green, Umbenhauer really put the pressure on Strada for the lead, taking the top spot in turn three to be scored the leader for lap nineteen, while some really intense racing was still raging between Ryan and Logan Watt, Manmiller, and Reimert who would be joined by Craig Von Dohren of Oley, Pa. who was also moving back through the pack after also being involved in the lap two caution.
The fast and furious action continued throughout the field in the closing laps, while Umbenhauer, who put on an exciting run to the front, built up a safe advantage over Strada, Howard and Justin Grim in the highly competitive feature race.
At the wave of the checkered flag, Umbenhauer pulled into victory lane, scoring his seventh career NASCAR Advance Auto Parts Weekly Series T.P. Trailer Modified win, followed by Strada who had yet another strong run, Howard who put on a stellar drive from 22nd spot, Justin Grim who scored another top five finish following his recent win, Ryan Watt who out battled his son for a top five, Logan Watt and Craig Von Dohren who both recovered from the early race mishap, Cody Manmiller, Louden Reimert and Jeff Strunk who made a late race charge from the back after also being involved in the lap two skirmish.
Qualifying heats for the 37 cars on hand were won by Matt Yoder, Justin Grim, Ron Haring Jr. and Ryan Beltz of Barto, Pa. with John Willman of Birdsboro, Pa. and Duane Howard winning the consolations.
Manmiller Electric sponsored a Cash Dash for the heat winners in honor of Ernie Saxton, the long-time track announcer who recently passed away, starting with a base payout of $300, but donations from various businesses and race fans pushed the winner’s total to $1445!!!!
Ryan Beltz won the 3-lap dash after an intense battle with Justin Grim to pick up the big cash payout, followed closely to the finish by Matt Yoder and Ron Haring Jr.
The T.P. Truck Equipment Sportsman feature saw Jason Graber of Bechtelsville, Pa. take the early lead before an unfortunate spin on lap five would send him to the rear of the pack and put Xavier Sprague into the lead spot.
One more quick caution on lap six would again reset the line-up, putting Brayden Shelton of Hatfield, Pa. on Sprague’s bumper, followed closely by Taylor Kramer of Coopersburg, Pa., Shannon Slaughter of Lititz, Pa., Brett Grim of Coplay, Pa., Brad Brightbill of Sinking Spring, Pa., along with TJ Mayberry of Sellersville, Pa. and Dylan Swinehart, who were all battling one another for the top positions.
Sprague and Shelton hooked up in a great crowd pleasing side-by-side race for the lead while Kramer and Grim locked into a battle for the next two spots.
Grim passed Kramer for third on lap eight, and quickly joined Sprague and Shelton for a super three-car race for the lead by lap ten, soon to be joined by a steadily advancing Swienhart who would then make it a four-car race for the lead by the half-way mark.
Shelton would suddenly pull to the infield with mechanical troubles on lap fourteen, ending the side-by-side battle for the lead, putting Swinehart into second spot.
As if the Sprague and Shelton battle wasn’t exciting enough, Swinehart quickly moved in on Sprague and another intense battle began for the lead.
The two drivers put on a clinic of fine racing, with both drivers switching lanes on different laps, and eventually the two started throwing sliders at each other, exchanging the lead in and out of the turns multiple times, with Sprague able to remain the leader each time they reached the starter’s stand.
Going down the backstretch on the final lap into turn three, the two swapped the lead again, with both drivers exiting turn four side by side in a race to the finish, with Swinehart winning by a bumper at the line, capturing the exciting feature victory.
Swinehart picked up his ninth career NASCAR Advance Auto Parts Weekly Series win in the division, followed by Sprague who had a fine race and career best Grandview finish, Brett Grim who ended some recent bad luck, TJ Mayberry for another good finish continuing a recent streak of good finishes, point leader Colin Cox of Perkasie, Pa and Brett Gilmore of Kutztown, Pa. who both made a late race charge, Gavyn Krupp of Barto, Pa. who charged forward from 18th starting spot, Slaughter for another top five, Addison Meitzler of Kempton, Pa. who was the race’s Hard Charger advancing from 23rd spot, and Adrianna Delliponti who advanced forward from her 21st place starting spot.
Qualifying heats for the 43 cars on hand were won by Brett Grim, Colton Perry of Topton, Pa., Kaitlyn Bailey of Alburtis, Pa and Brayden Shelton while Kenny Gilmore of Fleetwood, Pa. and Adrianna Delliponti won the consolations.
Grandview Speedway will be presenting another NASCAR Advance Auto Parts Weekly Series program next week featuring the T.P. Trailer NASCAR Modifieds, the T.P. Truck Equipment NASCAR Sportsman along with a visit by the Pro 4 Racing Series Four Cylinder Stock cars.
The show on Saturday, August 30 will include qualifying events for all classes leading into a 30-lap T.P. Trailer Modified feature a 25-lap feature for the T.P. Truck Equipment Sportsman and a 20-lap main event for the Pro 4 Series.
Pit gates will open at 4 pm, with grandstand gates opening at 5:30 pm, warm-ups starting at 6:15 pm, and the first race of the evening getting the green flag at 7:30 pm.
Adult grandstand admission is $20, students 10-15 with ID are $10, while children ages 9 and under are admitted free of charge. Pit admission is $35 for NASCAR members and $45 for non-members.
The weekend will actually see two shows beginning on Friday, August 29 featuring the Outlaw Racing Series Enduro and Outlaw Racing Series Vintage Cars in action along with the Slingshots starting at 7 pm.
On Friday night pit gates open at 2 pm, with grandstand gates opening at 5:30 pm. Grandstand admission will be $10, with children ages 12 and under admitted for free. Pit admission is $35 for the Friday event.
Lap sponsorships, at $20 per lap, are now available for the September 20 running of the Freedom 76 T.P. Trailer Modified Championship race. It is a great way to wish your favorite driver good luck or advertise a business during the big race event.
Laps that are sponsored are read on the public address system at the track and posted on social media during the weeks leading up to the big event and on championship race weekend.
You may contact Tina Rogers, Tommy Kramer or Jeff Ahlum at the track on race night, or via email at www.jeffreyahlum@gmail.com or www.grandviewspeedway1963@gmail.com or Venmo@Tina-Rogers327.
The USAC East Coast wingless Sprint cars will make their only visit of the year on Advance Auto Parts Night Saturday, September 6, joining the T.P. Trailer Modifieds and T.P. Truck Equipment Sportsman for a huge night of racing starting at 7:30 pm.
Prior to the Advance Auto Parts evening of racing, there will be a special event held on Thursday, September 4 at the Advance Auto Parts store at 801 East Philadelphia Ave. Ste A in Boyertown, Pa. from 5 until 7 pm.
The event will include a meet and greet with Boyertown drivers Ryan & Logan Watt who will be on site with their race cars and available for autographs, a DJ, food truck, and a giveaway of a bunch of items from Advance Auto Parts. Fans will also have the opportunity to win tickets to the upcoming Freedom 76 at Grandview Speedway, persons must sign up and be present on site to be eligible to win.
Since the 1960’s, Grandview Speedway has been presenting exciting wheel to wheel NASCAR stock car racing every Saturday Night starting in April and running through October, plus special events. Grandview Speedway is located at 43 Passmore Road, Bechtelsville, Pa. 19505, just off Route 100, ten miles north of Pottstown, Pa.
Information is always available at www.grandviewspeedway.com or on Facebook, or by telephone at 610.754.7688.
PWD LUBRICANTS RACE NIGHT SUMMARY – AUGUST 23, 2025
T.P. TRAILER NASCAR MODIFIED FEATURE FINISH (30 laps): JARED UMBENHAUER, Eddie Strada, Duane Howard, Justin Grim, Ryan Watt, Logan Watt, Craig Von Dohren, Cody Manmiller, Louden Reimert, Jeff Strunk, Rick Laubach, Tim Buckwalter, Jon Kellner, Ryan Graver, Mike Gular, Bobby Trapper Jr., Joe Funk, Ron Haring Jr., Ray Swinehart, Ryan Grim, Doug Manmiller, Chris Esposito, Ryan Beltz, Brian Hirthler, John Willman, Matt Yoder, Bobby Trapper Sr., Eric Biehn
DID NOT QUALIFY: Clay Butler, Craig Whitmoyer, Glenn Owens, Kenny Bock, Eric Kormann, Darrin Schuler, Chris Gambler, Kyle Smith, Mike Laise
T.P. TRAILERS WINNER’S BONUS ($300): Jared Umbenhauer
VP RACING FUELS HARD CHARGER: Duane Howard +19
PENSKE RACING SHOCKS CERTIFICATES: Jared Umbenhauer ($75), Eddie Strada ($50), Duane Howard ($25)
DAN’S DELI HALFWAY LEADER GIFT CERTIFICATE: Eddie Strada
MANMILLER ELECTRIC CASH DASH ($300): Ryan Beltz (Total winnings – $1445)
T.P. TRUCK EQUIPMENT NASCAR SPORTSMAN FEATURE FINISH (25 laps): DYLAN SWINEHART, Xavier Sprague, Brett Grim, TJ Mayberry, Colin Cox, Brett Gilmore, Gavyn Krupp, Shannon Slaughter, Addison Meitzler, Adrianna Delliponti, Nate Horn, Jesse Landis, Jimmy Leiby, Taylor Kramer, Nathan Mohr, Kaitlyn Bailey, Colton Perry, Decker Swinehart, Chase Gular, Mark Mohr, Alex Bartorillo, Kenny Gilmore, Jason Graber, Brayden Shelton, Parker Guldin, Brad Brightbill, DNS – Tom Miller Sr.
DID NOT QUALIFY: Kyle Hartzell, Brad Force, Mark Behm, Dylan Cappel, Mike Schenck Jr., John McGeoy, Mark Gaugler, Troy Conrad, Ebby Ridge, Mike Loney, Lawson Szerencits, Stephen Smith, Brandon Banos, Joey Vaccaro, Zach Steffey, Dennis Graber
T.P. TRUCK EQUIPMENT WINNER’S BONUS ($200): Dylan Swinehart
GRANDVIEW $100 HARD CHARGER: Addison Meitzler +14
PENSKE RACING SHOCKS CERTIFICATES: Dylan Swinehart ($75), Xavier Sprague ($50), Brett Grim ($25)
DAN’S DELI HALFWAY LEADER GIFT CERTIFICATE: Xavier Sprague
DRIVEN RACE OIL/JOHN WILLMAN MOTORSPORTS OIL & FILTER KIT 7th PLACE: Gavyn Krupp
UPCOMING EVENTS –
Friday, August 29 – Outlaw Racing Series Enduro, Outlaw Racing Series Vintage, Slingshots – 7 pm
Saturday, August 30 – T.P. Trailer Modifieds, T.P. Truck Equipment Sportsman, Pro 4 Racing Series – 7:30 pm
Saturday, September 6 – ADVANCE AUTO PARTS NIGHT – T. P. Trailer Modifieds, T.P. Truck Equipment Sportsman, USAC East Coast Sprints – 7:30 pm
Saturday, September 13 – CHAMPIONSHIP NIGHT – T.P. Trailer Modifieds, T.P. Truck Equipment Sportsman, Outlaw Racing Series Vintage – 7:30 pm
Friday, September 19 – 12th annual FREEDOM 38 SPORTSMAN CHAMPIONSHIP – T.P. Truck Equipment Sportsman 38 laps, Modified Practice for Freedom 76 – 7:30 pm
Saturday, September 20 – 55th annual FREEDOM 76 MODIFIED CLASSIC – Modifieds 76 laps – 7 pm
