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LOUDEN TAKES 9th ANNUAL VP RACING FUELS BRUCE ROGERS MEMORIAL MONEY MAKER TO OPEN GRANDVIEW SPEEDWAY’S 64th RACING SEASON
BRAD BRIGHTBILL VICTORIOUS IN 2026 SPORTSMAN LID LIFTER
BECHTELSVILLE, PA. – What a tremendous start!
With a packed grandstand, and a pit area that was overflowing with race teams, Grandview Speedway kicked off the 64th anniversary season of stock car racing on Saturday night, capping it off with an exciting evening of racing action.
When all the action was over, Louden Reimert of Oley, Pa. came out on top of an exciting battle for the win with Eddie Strada of Lake Ariel, Pa. to score the victory in the 9th annual VP Racing Fuels Bruce Rogers Memorial Money Maker 50-lap T.P. Trailers & Truck Equipment Modified championship feature to open the 2026 racing season at the one-third-of-a-mile speedway.
Also reaching victory lane on Opening Night was Brad Brightbill of Sinking Spring, Pa., who took home the win in the 25-lap T.P. Trailers & Truck Equipment Sportsman main event.
The Opening Night race program was run in honor of long-time track owner and promoter Bruce Rogers, who ran Grandview Speedway with his family for over 50 years, before passing away in 2017.
An amazing field of 58 T.P. Trailers & Truck Equipment Modifieds signed in to compete for the first event of the new season which also was the first point race in the 2026 chase for the track and NASCAR Local Racing Series Powered by O’Reilly Auto Parts Championships.
The 50-lap T.P. Trailers & Truck Equipment Modified feature took the opening green flag, with Billy Pauch Jr. of Frenchtown, N.J. racing into the top spot, while there was great action behind him for position between Danny Bouc of Pipersville, Pa., Craig Von Dohren of Oley, Pa., Jeff Strunk of Bechtelsville, Pa., Eddie Strada, and Matt Stangle of Neshanic Station, N.J.
With Pauch Jr. leading, and Reimert in second, Strada who started eighth, was working the top lane of the speedway, slowing picking off positions and moving forward through the running order, reaching third just as a caution waved on lap eleven to reset the field.
The restart saw Reimert stay with Pauch Jr., racing side-by-side for the lead, with Reimert moving by Pauch Jr. for the top spot with a top lane pass off of turn four to score lap twelve.
Following another quick caution on lap twelve, the drivers got down to some serious racing with an extended green flag run, which set up some intense action throughout the field, with Reimert building a safe advantage in the lead, and Pauch Jr., Strada and Strunk in a serious struggle for second.
By lap twenty Reimert continued to lead over Pauch Jr., Strada, Strunk, Von Dohren, and Bouc while another intense battle was raging for top ten spots between Stangle, Brett Kressley of Orefield, Pa., Logan Watt of Boyertown, Pa., Ryan Watt of Boyertown, Pa., Tim Buckwalter of Douglassville, Pa., and Ryan Godown of Ringoes, N.J.
Following a multi-lap battle, Strada would clear Pauch Jr. for second on lap 23, with Reimert reaching lapped traffic on lap 25, setting up the huge race for the top spot in the annual classic honoring Bruce Rogers.
With heavy lapped traffic in play, Reimert would lead, running the top lane on one end of the track and the bottom on the other, with Strada primarily running the high line all the way around the high-banked raceway.
Both drivers would be passing the lapped cars while racing each other in an intense race for the top spot, with Reimert clinging to a small advantage, while Strada would stick his car out front a couple of times only to see Reimert move back into the lead, with Pauch Jr. soon to make it a three-way battle for the lead in a crowd pleasing race.
The spectacular racing up front would come to a stop on lap 32, when Ryan Godown rolled his car in turn one after a tangle with Craig Von Dohren causing a red flag, with both drivers being okay following the incident.
After a brief delay to clear the track, action resumed, with Reimert darting back out to the lead, leaving a lot of drivers changing position on the restart, and Strada and Strunk to settle the second position.
A final caution waved on lap 39, which knocked out top ten running Ryan Watt and Matt Stangle, with Reimert again pulling out to a comfortable lead, and Strada and Strunk challenging each other for second, while Bouc and Pauch Jr. fought for fifth spot.
The closing laps saw Reimert with a small but safe lead, Strunk finally winning the second spot from Strada on lap 41 and trying to track down the leader, while 17th starting Brett Kressley, 19th starting Logan Watt and 20th starting Anthony Perrego of Walden, N.Y. were making some late race moves to advance through the field.
At the wave of Starter Ray Kemp’s checkered flag, Reimert would score his fourth career Grandview NASCAR Local Racing Series Powered by O’Reilly Auto Parts T.P. Trailers & Truck Equipment Modified feature win followed by Strunk, Strada, Bouc, Pauch Jr., Perrego, Kressley, Alex Yankowski of Covington Township, Pa. who recovered from an early race mishap, Rick Laubach of Quakertown, Pa., and Buckwalter.
Qualifying heats for the 58 T.P. Trailers & Truck Equipment Modifieds on hand were won by Billy Pauch Jr., Eric Kormann of Carneys Point, N.J., Eddie Strada, Tim Buckwalter, Jeff Strunk and Sam Martz Jr. of Whitehouse, N.J. while Logan Watt, Anthony Perrego and Ryan Godown won the consolations.
The T.P. Trailers & Truck Equipment Sportsman 25-lap opener saw Bryan Rhoads of Pottstown, Pa. grab the early lead with Brad Brightbill right with him putting on the pressure for the lead, while Addison Meitzler of Kempton, Pa., Jordan Henn of Kutztown, Pa., Matthew Laubach of Quakertown, Pa., and Matt Peck of Gibbstown, N.J. were all battling for top five positions.
A lap seven restart would see Brightbill power past Rhoads and into the lead entering turn one, leaving Rhoads to battle with Henn and a fast moving Jesse Leiby of Emmaus, Pa. who was advancing from his eleventh starting spot, running the outside groove of the speedway.
Brightbill would continue to lead, with Leiby grabbing second on lap ten, and Henn third on lap eleven, leaving the action behind them for position between Rhoads, Meitzler, Peck and Jesse Hirthler of Boyertown, Pa.
The race would run green from lap seven to the end, with Brightbill building up a commanding edge to the finish, with several drivers swapping spots in the top ten in the late stages, including Matt Peck who would pick up three spots in the final five circuits.
At the finish, Brightbill would score his 12th career Grandview T.P. Trailers & Truck Equipment NASCAR Local Racing Series Powered by O’Reilly Auto Parts Sportsman feature win followed by Jesse Leiby, Peck, Henn, Meitzler, Rhoads, Joe Toth of Upper Makefield, Pa., Jesse Hirthler, Laubach, and Adrianna Dellliponti of Norristown, Pa.,
Qualifying heats for the 43 T.P. Trailers & Truck Equipment Sportsman on hand were won by Bryan Rhoads, Matthew Laubach, Brad Brightbill and Addison Meitzler with Nick Van Wickle of Springfield, N.J. and Jesse Landis of Gilbertsville, Pa. winning the consolations.
Grandview Speedway will be presenting another NASCAR Local Racing Series Powered by O’Reilly Auto Parts program next week featuring the T.P. Trailers & Truck Equipment NASCAR Modifieds and the T.P. Trailers & Truck Equipment NASCAR Sportsman.
The show on Saturday, April 11 will include qualifying events for both classes leading into a 30-lap T.P. Trailers & Truck Equipment Modified feature and a 25-lap feature for the T.P. Trailers & Truck Equipment Sportsman.
Pit gates will open at 3 pm, with grandstand gates opening at 4 pm, warm-ups starting at 5 pm, and the first race of the evening getting the green flag at 6 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.
Be sure to get your advance tickets for the Levan Machine & Truck Equipment Thunder on the Hill Racing Series opener showcasing the Interstate Batteries High Limit Racing 410 Sprints on Tuesday night, May 19 at the Grandview Speedway. You can order your Advance tickets now at HIGHLIMITRACING.COM. This event is brought to you by Levan Machine & Truck Equipment and RICH MAR Florist. Just in case, Wednesday night, May 20 will be the rain date.
On race night May 19, gates will open at 4:30 PM for Advance ticket holders, with general admission tickets going on sale at 5 PM at the main entrance. Following opening ceremonies, heat race qualifying will take the green flag at 7:35 PM.
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.
VP RACING FUELS BRUCE ROGERS MEMORIAL RACE SUMMARY – APRIL 4, 2026
VP RACING FUELS BRUCE ROGERS MEMORIAL MONEY MAKER T.P. TRAILERS & TRUCK EQUIPMENT NASCAR MODIFIED FEATURE FINISH (50 laps): LOUDEN REIMERT, Jeff Strunk, Eddie Strada, Danny Bouc, Billy Pauch Jr., Anthony Perrego, Brett Kressley, Alex Yankowski, Rick Laubach, Tim Buckwalter, Brandon Grosso, Jack Butler, Justin Grosso, Sam Martz Jr., Mike Lisowski, Brian Hirthler, Logan Watt, Ryan Watt, Matt Stangle, Craig Von Dohren, Eric Kormann, Ryan Godown, Mike Gular, John Willman, Ryan Krachun, Eric Biehn, Jon Kellner
DID NOT QUALIFY: Craig Whitmoyer, Danny Creeden, Jared Umbenhauer, Cody Manmiller, Mike Kellner, Bobby Trapper Sr., Brandon Edgar, Darrin Schuler, Dylan Swinehart, Chris Gambler, Kyle Smith, Duane Howard, Jim Housworth, Bobby Trapper Jr., Matt Yoder, Chris Esposito, Carroll Hine III, Kenny Bock, Ron Haring Jr., Ray Swinehart, Jax Yohn, Justin Grim, Ryan Graver, Nathan Mohr, DJ Hunt, Ryan Grim, Ryan Beltz, Mike Laise, Heath Metzgar, Bobby Gunther Walsh, Mark Gaugler
T.P. TRAILERS & TRUCK EQUIPMENT WINNER’S BONUS ($300): Louden Reimert
VP RACING FUELS HARD CHARGER: Anthony Perrego (+14)
YOCOM DRYWALL HARD CHARGER ($100): Anthony Perrego (+14)
PENSKE RACING SHOCKS CERTIFICATES: Louden Reimert ($75), Jeff Strunk ($50), Eddie Strada ($25)
DAN’S DELI HALFWAY LEADER GIFT CERTIFICATE: Louden Reimert
T.P. TRAILERS & TRUCK EQUIPMENT NASCAR SPORTSMAN FEATURE FINISH (25 laps): BRAD BRIGHTBILL, Jesse Leiby, Matt Peck, Jordan Henn, Addison Meitzler, Bryan Rhoads, Joe Toth, Jesse Hirthler, Matthew Laubach, Adrianna Delliponti, Colin Cox, Duncan Molesworth, Steve Hughes, Dakota Kohler, Joey Vaccaro, Nick Van Wickle, Chase Gular, Jimmy Leiby, Kaitlyn Bailey, Stephen Smith III, Brett Grim, Kyle Hartzell, Johnny Fugelo, Jesse Landis
DID NOT QUALIFY: Teague Miller, Shannon Slaughter, Colton Perry, Jason Graber, Mark Mohr, Decker Swinehart, Bryce Bashore, Ebby Ridge, Brett Gilmore, TJ Mayberry, Lawson Szerencits, Steve Young, Brad Force, Mark Behm, Jeff Tilley, Colby Trenge, Brayden Shelton, Gavyn Krupp, Josh Mittman
T.P. TRAILERS & TRUCK EQUIPMENT WINNER’S BONUS ($200): Brad Brightbill
GRANDVIEW $100 HARD CHARGER: Jesse Leiby (+9)
PENSKE RACING SHOCKS CERTIFICATES: Brad Brightbill ($75), Jesse Leiby ($50), Matt Peck ($25)
DAN’S DELI HALFWAY LEADER GIFT CERTIFICATE: Brad Brightbill
UPCOMING EVENTS –
Saturday, April 11 – T.P. Trailers & Truck Equipment Modifieds, T.P. Trailers & Truck Equipment Sportsman – 6 pm (Bruce Rogers Memorial Rain date)
Friday, April 17 – Outlaw Racing Series Enduro & Vintage, Keystone Sport Compact Series, Xcel 600 Modifieds – 7 pm.
Saturday, April 18 – T.P. Trailers & Truck Equipment Modifieds, T.P. Trailers & Truck Equipment Sportsman – 6 pm
Saturday, April 25 – T.P. Trailers & Truck Equipment Modifieds, T.P. Trailers & Truck Equipment Sportsman, TRIVIA NIGHT – 6 pm
Tuesday, May 19 – THUNDER ON THE HILL RACING SERIES – High Limit 410 Sprint Car Series – $20,000 to win 410 Sprints – 7:30 pm – (Rain date Wednesday 5/20)
