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LANCASTER, N.Y. (August 15, 2026) – Matt Hirschman from Northampton, PA won his third consecutive Tommy Druar/Tony Jankowiak 110 for the Race of Champions Modified Series at Lancaster Motorplex on Saturday night. “The iRacer” Nathan Bryant from East Aurora, NY won the Street Stock main event after starting 11th on the grid. Mark Schulz from Newstead, NY won the Mighty TQ Midgets feature.
Andy Lewis Jr and Paulie Hartwig III shared the front row for the 37th Tribute to Tommy Druar and Tony Jankowiak for the Race of Champions Modified Series, with Lewis in the lead. It would take just three laps until “The Jersey Kid”, Paulie Hartwig III to take the lead away from Lewis, as Austin Kochenash, Matt Hirschman, and Mike Leaty raced in the top five. Kochenash would look underneath Lewis to take second away on lap seven, as Hirschman raced his way to third just one lap later. Mike Leaty would regain the fourth spot on lap 19 after passing Jake Lutz on the front straightaway. Kochenash would pass Hartwig on lap 27 to take over the lead, just as Hirschman put pressure on Hartwig for second place. Kochenash would continue to lead on lap 37, pocketing some bonus money, ahead of Hartwig, Leaty, Hirschman, and Lutz. The leaders would tangle on the back straightway on lap 72 to bring out the race’s first caution. As a result, Hirschman would inherit the lead. Hirschman and Jake Christman would lead the field back to the green flag on lap 82, with Hirschman in the lead ahead of Leaty, Lutz, Christman, and Andy Jankowiak. Jake Lutz would take second away from Leaty on lap 84. Paulie Hartwig would continue his march back towards the front of the field with 20 laps remaining, as he would move into third, as Hirschman and Lutz would pull away from the field. The caution would come out on lap 107 as Jake Christman and Shawn Nye got together going into turn three. Hirschman would hold off Lutz over the final three laps to score his third consecutive win in the event. Jake Lutz would finish in second and Paulie Hartwig III would drive through the field to round out the podium. Hirschman’s win was his 15thcareer win at Lancaster, tying him with Chuck Boos and Tom McGrath on the track’s all-time wins list.
Dan Dressel and Alex Bialkowski led the Street Stocks to the green flag for their main event, with Dressel into the early race lead. Nathan Bryant, Mark Hoch, and Dustin Novoa all started to work their way through the field. The caution would come out for the first time on lap nine as Chris Barber spun in turn two. By lap nine, Bryant was up to fourth place after starting in 11th. Bryant would continue to drive through the field as he would pass Tucker Welshans to take over second on lap 12. By lap 16, Bryant would take over the lead, and he would go on to collect the checkered flag.
Jeff Chapman and Mark Schulz brought the Mighty TQ Midgets to the green flag for their 20-lap main event, with Schulz in the lead ahead of Ronnie Flaim. Andy Jankowiak would work his way into the top five by lap six and was pressuring Jacob Schulz and Brendan Wallace for spots on the podium. Mark Schulz would go on to score the win over Ronnie Flaim, Brendan Wallace, Andy Jankowiak, and Jacob Schulz.
Stock car racing continues at Lancaster Motorplex on Saturday, August 22 for Pink Out Night featuring twin features for the Sportsman, Super Stocks, Street Stocks, and 4 Cylinders. Pit gates will open at 2pm, grandstands open at 4pm, racing will begin at 6pm.
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RACE RESULTS –8-15-26: 37th Tribute to Tommy Druar & Tony Jankowiak
Race of Champions Modifieds: MATT HIRSCHMAN, Jake Lutz, Paulie Hartwig III, Mike Leaty, Austin Kochenash, George Skora III, Shawn Nye, Andy Jankowiak, Andy Lewis Jr, Sean Verwys, Daren Scherer, Jayden Harman, Daryl Lewis Jr, Jeff Szafraniec, Jake Christman, John Barber, Eddie Hawkins, Matt Alix, Mason Hanel, Ricky Knapp, Matt Heale
Qualifying Heats: Andy Lewis Jr, Paulie Hartwig III, Matt Hirschman
Fast Time: Jake Lutz (17.686 seconds)
Street Stocks: NATHAN BRYANT, Dan Dressel, Mark Hoch, Tucker Welshans, Nik Welshans, Alex Bialkowski, Donnie Aquino, Dustin Novoa, Hunter McKay, Marty Kling, Mike Piccirilli, Josh Schosek, Gary Bartella, Chris Handley, Rick Meyers, Jimmy Dunkleman III, Troyer Catalano, Kyle Schosek, Chris Barber
Qualifying Heats: Dan Dressel, Tucker Welshans
Mighty TQ Midgets: MARK SCHULZ, Ronnie Flaim, Brendan Wallace, Andy Jankowiak, Jacob Schulz, Kyle Hutchinson, Brian Schulz, Nick Groff, Tony Petrea, Jenson Cook, Jeff Chapman, Carl Schroeder, Matt Heale, Colin Bandelian, Carter Bandelian, Trevor Wdowka, Mason Hanel, Jared Turnbull, Kevin Wilson
Qualifying Heats: Ronnie Flaim, Brendan Wallace
