LITTLE GUY NATIONALS FRIDAY NIGHT PENN OHIO PRO STOCK TOURING SERIES PROVES TO BE AN EDGE-OF-THE-SEAT EVENT FOR FANS - - ANDY BUCKLEY PICKS UP $500 WIN PLUS $500 PENN OHIO BONUS OVER 44 CAR FIELD!

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September 25, 2016 (Sandy Lake, PA) Mercer Raceway Park hosted the Homak Penn Ohio Pro Stock Championship Touring Series on Friday, September 23rd for the prestigious Little Guy Nationals event.  The $500 to-win, $500 Penn Ohio bonus found 44 cars ready for racing action.   Andy Buckley, former Mercer Raceway Park Track Champion and current Homak Penn Ohio Mini Series' Co-Champ, was able to hold off Randy Wyant and Rusty Moore, inheriting the lead on lap 11 from Chris Schneider, bringing home the $500 victory with the $500 Penn Ohio bonus sponsored by M & T Allison Construction and Jacob's Towing.                   

(Click link for full story...../PRESS RELEASE MERCER RESULTS.pdf)

APPLEFEST WEEKEND SPOILED BY RAIN ONLY AFTER 43 HOMAK PENN OHIO PRO STOCKS COMPETED IN HEATS & B MAINS AT SHARON SPEEDWAY!

APPLEFEST WEEKEND FOR HOMAK PENN OHIO PRO STOCK CHAMPIONSHIP SERIES WILL KICK OFF FRIDAY & SATURDAY AT SHARON SPEEDWAY FOR $2,000 TO-WIN EVENT & SUNDAY AT TRI CITY RACEWAY PARK FOR $1,500 TO-WIN EVENT!

MAKE UP RACE AT TRI CITY RACEWAY PARK PROVED TO BE WORTH THE WAIT - SCHNEIDER ENDS THE NIGHT IN VICTORY LANE AND PICKS UP THE $1,200 PAY DAY!

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September 12, 2016 (Sandy Lake, PA)  Tri City Raceway Park hosted the Homak Penn Ohio Pro Stock Championship Touring Series on Sunday, September 11th for the rescheduled August 14th event.  The $500 to-win $700 touring series bonus found 29 stock car drivers ready for action.  Chris Schneider, current Homak Penn Ohio Pro Stock Championship Touring Series point leader, was able to continue his winning streak to four-in-a-row with the series capturing the lead on lap 2 from Brian Rhed, and despite numerous cautions brought home the $1,200 victory.

(click link for full story..../PRESS RELEASE TRI CITY RESULTS.pdf)

PPMS - WILLIE WHITE MEMORIAL EVENT CANCELLED FOR SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 10TH!  SEE EVERYONE ON SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 11TH FOR THE TOURING SERIES MAKE-UP EVENT AT TRI CITY RACEWAY PARK!

WILLIE WHITE MEMORIAL EVENT - $2055 TO-WIN AT PPMS!

(CLICK LINK TO VIEW EVENT FLYER...../WILLIE WHITE MEMORIAL.pdf)

RACEWAY 7 $500 TO-WIN, $500 BONUS GOES TO HOMAK PENN OHIO PRO STOCK CHAMPIONSHIP TOURING SERIES MEMBER CHRIS SCHNEIDER!

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September 1, 2016 (Sandy Lake, PA)  The Homak Penn Ohio Pro Stock Championship Touring Series was able to complete their fifth event of the 2016 season after several attempts were unsuccessful due to rain.  On Friday, August 26th, 27 stock cars showed up at Raceway 7 to battle for the $500 to-win plus $500 bonus to-win for touring series' members.  Outside pole sitter and current touring series' point leader, Chris Schneider, battled Brandon Groters for the first seven laps before taking over the lead on lap eight at the flag and cruising his way to victory lane.

(click link for full story...../PRESS RELEASE RACEWAY 7 RESULTS.pdf)

HOMAK PENN OHIO PRO STOCK CHAMPIONSHIP TOURING SERIES AT RACEWAY 7 ON FRIDAY, AUGUST 26TH FOR RESCHEDULED EVENT!

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Sandy Lake, PA (August 23, 2016) The Homak Penn Ohio Pro Stock Championship Touring Series will travel to Raceway 7 on Friday, August 26th for the rescheduled July 31st event.  Raceway 7 is located at 4094 Center Road in Conneaut, Ohio.

With the last three Sunday events being rained out, the Touring Series is anxious to get back into racing action.  The Raceway 7 event will be the fifth race of the 2016 Season for the Homak Penn Ohio Touring series and will pay $500 to-win, with a $500 bonus going to a registered Touring Series' member to-win.

Four different Series' members, including Rob Shook, Todd Weldon, Nate Smith, and Chris Schneider have captured touring series' wins.  Two of the registered Touring series' members have captured wins at Raceway 7 this season so it will be interesting to see if Rob Bates or Leigh Wheeler will be the fifth different winner this season and the lucky recipient of the $500 bonus.  With 42 registered touring series' drivers, the event is sure to be a crowd pleaser.

A $25 registration fee will be charged for all drivers participating in Friday's event.  All drivers are eligible for a Hoosier tire and American Racer tire going to the highest finisher on that tire and a Big Daddy's gift certificate; while Touring Series' members are eligible for a variety of additional prizes ranging from a bead lock to a case of racing oil to gift certificates.  Sponsoring the contingency prizes are Homak Manufacturing, Hoosier Tire by Precise, American Racer by Lias Tire, Precise Racing Product, Les Frickshun, SS Chassis, Close Racing Supply, Wedge Motorsports, Big Daddy's Speed Center, and Phantom Signs & Graphics.  A hard luck award worth $25 will be presented by Shaffer's Auto Service.  Additionally, the hard charger sponsor for this event will be Hickory Bar & Grille Donating $50.

For more information on the Homak Penn Ohio Pro Stock Championship Series contact Series Director, Shaun Hooks, at 724-730-1623, visit website at www.pennohioprostock.com, or email info@pennohioprostocks.com.  Like our Facebook page at www.facebook.com/pennohioprostocks.

CHRIS SCHNEIDER FINDS $1,000 IN VICTORY LANE FOR THE FOURTH HOMAK PENN OHIO MINI SERIES EVENT AT SHARON SPEEDWAY!

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August 23, 2016 (Sandy Lake, PA)  The Homak Penn Ohio Pro Stock Championship Mini-Series competed in the fourth of five events for the 2016 Season and Chris Schneider captured his second win out of the four events.  Schneider started on the outside pole and led all 20 laps, surviving six cautions and pressure from top-runner Andy Buckley and two-time Mini Series Event Winner, Paul Davis.

(click link for full story....../PRESS RELEASE MINI SERIES EVENT 4 RESULTS.pdf)
 

Racing Weekend - Saturday at Sharon Speedway & Sunday at Eriez Speedway!

Homak Penn Ohio Pro Stock Championship Touring Series Race at Tri City Raceway Park Rescheduled to September 11th - Racing at 4 p.m.

Homak Penn Ohio Pro Stock Championship Touring Series Event 2 at PPMS finds Chris Schneider in Victory Lane for $1,000 To-Win!

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August 6, 2016 (Sandy Lake, PA)  The Homak Penn Ohio Pro Stock Championship Touring Series visited PPMS for a second time in the 2016 Season on Saturday, August 6th.  Two-time Penn Ohio point champion, Chris Schneider, battled his way from the sixth starting position to victory lane for the $1,000 paycheck.  The win was Schneider's first visit to victory lane in the touring series during the 2016 Season, as he had a fourth place finish at Thunder Mountain; a second place at PPMS for the Ed Laboon Memorial race; and a second place finish at Dog Hollow Speedway. 

(click link for full story...../PRESS RELEASE PPMS 8-6-16.pdf)

Homak Penn Ohio Pro Stock Championship Touring Series Returns to PPMS -- $1,000 To-Win!

Raceway 7 Rains Out; Touring Series will return to PPMS on Saturday, August 6th!  Raceway make-up date to be announced!

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July 25, 2016

(Click link for full story....../PRESS RELEASE MINI SERIES EVENT 3 RESULTS.pdf)

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July 20, 2016

DOG HOLLOW NATIVE NATE SMITH WINS HOMAK PENN OHIO RACE AT DOG HOLLOW SPEEDWAY!

(Sandy Lake, PA July 15, 2016)  Nate Smith knows his way around Dog Hollow Speedway and certainly proved it Friday night.  The Glen Campbell, PA driver started the heat race last and found his way to third and started the A Main in third and made the winning pass on lap 14 to take home the Homak Penn Ohio Pro Stock Championship $1,000 win.

(click link for full story...../PRESS RELEASE DOG HOLLOW 7-15-16.pdf)

DOG HOLLOW SPEEDWAY FEATURES HOMAK PENN OHIO TOURING SERIES EVENT ON FRIDAY, JULY 15TH!

July 13, 2016

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(Sandy Lake, PA)  For a second year in a row, the Homak Penn Ohio Pro Stock Championship Touring Series will make an appearance at Dog Hollow Speedway located at 76 Hamill Road, North Cambria, PA this Friday night.  The event will be the third event of the 2016 Season for the touring series and will pay $1,000 to-win.

Dog Hollow Speedway has designated Friday as Fan Appreciation and Driver Autograph Night, so fans have an opportunity to meet many of the Touring Series' Drivers.  Pit Gates open at 5 p.m.  Grandstands open at 6 p.m. with racing at 7:30 p.m.

(click link for full story....../PRESS RELEASE DOG HOLLOW SPEEDWAY.pdf)

TODD WELDON WINS HOMAK PENN OHIO SERIES ED LABOON MEMORIAL AT PPMS

July 11, 2016

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Sandy Lake, PA (July 9, 2016) Todd Weldon captured the biggest payday of the season winning the Fifth Annual Ed Laboon Memorial for the Homak Penn Ohio Pro Stock Championship Series on Saturday night at Pittsburgh Pennsylvania Motor Speedway.  Weldon earned $3,017 for his winning drive presented by Brougher's Machine Shop.

The Fifth Annual Ed Laboon memorial race started on Saturday, June 4th; however, rain dampened the evening's festivities only after 52 stock cars competed time trials and six qualifying heat races.  With those races being official, the event picked up where it left off on July 9th with three B Mains, a dash, the A Main, and the Dobs Non-Qualifiers Race.  Six additional entries added to the event and pushed the total car count to 58 stocks.  The three B Mains sported 9 cars each and determined the 28 car starting field.  B Main winners were Ricky Stigerwald, Bill Robertson, and Wayne Carbo.  The Penn Ohio provisional went to Joe Stajnrajh.

(click link for full results information...../PRESS RELEASE PPMS ED LABOON 7-9-16.pdf)

July 6, 2016

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CHANCE FOR TOURING SERIES REGISTERED MEMBERS TO EARN SOME EXTRA CASH AT DOG HOLLOW ON JULY 3RD!

June 26, 2016

For Immediate Release

(Sandy Lake, PA)  The Homak Penn Ohio Pro Stock Championship Series is pleased to announce that on July 3rd, Touring Series Members will have an opportunity to win an additional $100 at Dog Hollow Speedway.  The Speedway is located at 76 Hamil Road, Northern Cambria, PA.  The top 3 Homak Penn Ohio Touring Series Members finishing the A Main will earn an additional $100 each. 

This race will give Touring Series Members an opportunity to test out the track prior to earning points for the Touring Series race on July 15th, while competing for a little extra cash.  Donating the extra money for the event are All Automatic Transmission Parts, SS Chassis, and Homak Penn Ohio Pro Stock Championship Series.

There is still time for drivers to become a registered member.  Each driver will have one race that is not counted toward points so members registering now can discard Thunder Mountain's race and still have an opportunity at the point chase.  The point fund is expected to $15,000 that will be distributed at the end of the 2016 Season, as well as over $10,000 in contingency prizes to be given throughout the 2016 Season. 

For more information on the Homak Penn Ohio Pro Stock Championship Series contact Series Director, Shaun Hooks, at 724-730-1623, email at info@pennohioprostocks.com or like our Facebook page at www.facebook.com/pennohioprostocks. 

HOMAK PENN OHIO PRO STOCK CHAMPIONSHIP 2ND MINI SERIES EVENT FOUND PAUL DAVIS TAKING HOME THE $1500 CHECK!

June 19, 2016

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(Sandy Lake, PA) The Homak Penn Ohio Pro Stock Championship Series had Paul Davis, the 55-year-old veteran racer, find his way to victory lane in the 2nd Mini Series Event at Sharon Speedway.  The event was the "Jimmy Hooks Memorial" worth $1,500 to-win.  Davis chose a great night to capture his first win since September 20, 2014 over an impressive 40-car field.

The race started with three cautions in the first lap.  Once racing got underway, Shaun Fawcett took the top spot from pole-sitter Corey McPherson with fourth starting Davis moving to second.  By lap four, Fawcett and Davis pulled away, while McPherson battled Jackson Humanic and Chris Schneider for third.  Schneider passed Humanic on lap five for fourth and two laps later got past McPhersson for third.  On lap six, Davis drove by Fawcett in turn four for the lead.  Davis pulled away as he ran the quickest lap of the race.  Three more cautions halted action between laps 10-15 with one being a red for Curtis Bish rolling over on a restart coming out  of turn 4.

(click link for full story....../PRESS RELEASE SHARON MINI SERIES EVENT 2 RESULTS.pdf)

2ND MINI SERIES EVENT AT SHARON SPEEDWAY SET AS JIM HOOKS MEMORIAL RACE WORTH $1500 TO-WIN!

June 13, 2016

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(Sandy Lake, PA) The Homak Penn Ohio Pro Stock Championship Series will be back in action at Sharon Speedway on June 18th for the Jim Hooks Memorial Race.  The event will be the second Mini-Series race of the Season and will pay $1,500 to-win.  Wedge Motorsports, Robinson Automotive, Homak Manufacturing and the Penn Ohio Series contributed funds to make the $1,500 to-win a reality to memorialize Jim Hooks.  M & T Allison Construction out of New Castle, PA stepped up as a major sponsor for the dash.

"The Mini-Series at Sharon Speedway was created to give guys five races with an opportunity at $1,000 or more per race to-win and to compete for a point fund worth at least $3,000.  Having 45 cars for the first of the five races was a great way to kick-off the Series' season.  I am thrilled to have the second race of this Series as my brother's memorial race," stated Series Director, Shaun Hooks.

(click link for full story..../PRESS RELEASE MINI SERIES EVENT 2.pdf )

RAIN DELAYS ED LABOON MEMORIAL RACE TO JULY 9TH!

June 5, 2016

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(Sandy Lake, PA)  With at least 52 cars in attendance to compete for the $3,017 to-win prize, rain dampened the evenings events only after heat races finished, setting the field for the dash and those qualifying for the A Main.  As a result, racing will resume on the rain date of July 9th, picking up where it left off. 

Congrats to fastest qualifier Chris Schnedier with a time of 21.075.  The dash will be made up of the six heat race winners: Chris Schneider, Corey McPhearson, Andy Buckley, Todd Weldon, Brent Johnson, and Rusty Moore.   The A Main is expected to start 28 cars with 18 already locked in from the heat races. 

Those not able to make the June 4th event will still have an opportunity to compete for the $3,017 to-win on July 9th by tagging the end of a B Main, as 9 cars will advance to the A Main.  One provisional will be given to a Penn Ohio driver not making the A Main.  

Those not advancing to the A Main will partake in the Dobs Auto Non-Qualifiers Race now paying $417 to-win.  "I wanted to reward the guys who stuck with us in the rain and also give more cars reason to come down and tag the B Main and support the show," stated Vince Laboon.

Rain may have delayed the action on June 4th, but this huge event will still provide thrills for drivers and fans when racing resumes on July 9th!  Don't miss it!   

BIGGEST EVENT FOR HOMAK PENN OHIO PRO STOCKS AT PPMS ON JUNE 4TH -- ED LABOON MEMORIAL!

May 26, 2016

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(Sandy Lake, PA)  The biggest event for the 2016 Homak Penn Ohio Pro Stock Championship Touring Series is rapidly approaching!  June 4th is slated as the 5th Annual Ed Laboon Memorial Race at Pittsburgh Pennsylvania Motor Speedway.  With the hard work of the Laboon Family and the help of event sponsors: Homak Manufacturing, Brougher's Machine Shop, and Cruise America RV Rental & Sales; the Ed Laboon Memorial Race will be a must attend event for drivers and fans!

The 20 lap feature pays an impressive $3,017 to win, $200 to start with no entry fees.  In addition to the hefty $3,017 to-win, there are numerous contingency prizes donated by race sponsors; as well as, by Homak Penn Ohio Series' sponsors.  A Dobs Auto Non-Qualifiers Race is also on the schedule and will pay $317 to the winner.  The event for the Pro Stocks will consist of hot laps, group qualifying, heats, a Dash, 20 lap A-Main, and 12 lap Non-Qualifier Race.  PPMS is located at 170 Kelso Road, Imperial, PA 15126.  Gates open at 5 pm with hot laps at 6 pm.

(click link for full story..../PRESS RELEASE PPMS ED LABOON.pdf)

(click link for Ed Laboon Memorial Race Flyer..../ED LABOON FLYER.pdf)

ROB SHOOK WINS $2,550 HOMAK 30 MANUFACTURING AT THUNDER MOUNTAIN!

May 22, 2016

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(Sandy Lake, PA) Rob Shook made an impressive appearance at Thunder Mountain Speedway Friday night for the Homak Penn Ohio Pro Stock Series Homak Manufacturing 30.  Shook made his way from the fifth starting position to take the lead on lap 6 and continued to lead the pack the rest of the way.  Not only did Rob take the $2,500 pay check home, he starts the 2016 Penn Ohio Pro Stock Championship Touring Series as the point leader.

(click link for full story..../PRESS RELEASE THUNDER MOUNTAIN RESULTS.pdf)

HOMAK MANUFACTURING 30 AT THUNDER MOUNTAIN

May 12, 2016

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(Sandy Lake, PA) The Homak Penn Ohio Pro Stock Championship Series kicks off the 2016Touring Series with a 30-lap, $2,500 to-win event at Thunder Mountain Speedway on Friday, May 20th.  The event will be the first point race for the Touring Series in 2016 and is sure to be a must see show.  Bo Lockwood, Thunder Mountain Speedway Promoter, is excited to host the event stating, "This series opener will be sure to showcase the talent of the region's top Street Stock drivers."

(click link for full story..../PRESS RELEASE THUNDER MOUNTAIN SPEEDWAY.pdf)

45 PRO STOCKS FOR $1,000 TO-WIN FIRST HOMAK PENN OHIO PRO STOCK CHAMPIONSHIP MINI-SERIES EVENT AT SHARON SPEEDWAY!

May 8, 2016

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(Sandy Lake, PA) An impressive 45 pro stocks were in attendance to compete for the $1,000 to win Homak Penn Ohio Pro Stock Championship Mini-Series event at Sharon Speedway on May 7th.  The rain almost ruined the evening; but, Sharon's track crew worked hard to get the show in, making the drivers and fans excited for some Saturday night racing action.  Five heat races, two B Mains, and a 20 lap feature gave fans just what they were hoping for.....thrilling, edge-of-the-seat races.  Chris Schneider, two-time Penn Ohio Pro Stock Championship Touring Series Points Champion, started in the seventh spot but finished the race in the top spot after taking the lead on lap 12.

(click link for full story...../PRESS RELEASE SHARON MINI SERIES EVENT 1.pdf  )

MINI-SERIES AT SHARON SPEEDWAY KICKS OFF SATURDAY, MAY 7TH!

May 3, 2016

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(Sandy Lake, PA)  The Homak Penn Ohio Pro Stock Championship Series kicks off the 2016 Season with the Mini-Series race at Sharon Speedway this Saturday.  Wedge Motorsports and Robinson Automotive have contributed additional purse money to make each race of the five-race series worth at least $1,000 to-win.  The Mini-Series events are scheduled at Sharon Speedway on May 7; June 18; July 23; August 20; and, September 16-17.  The June 18th race is designated as the "Jim Hooks Memorial Race" and will be a $1,500 to-win event.  The September 16-17, two-day show, is the Applefest race worth $2,000 to-win.

(click link for full story..../PENN OHIO PRO STOCK PRESS RELEASE MINI SERIES EVENT 1.pdf)

TOURING SERIES PRIZES ARE PILING UP

April 29, 2016

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(Sandy Lake, PA)  The amount of contingency prizes donated to the Series by participating sponsors is unbelievable, ranging from tires to bead lock rims to cases of oil to product certificates.  "The drivers will be thrilled with the per race giveaways donated this season," stated Series Director, Shaun Hooks, "At each Touring Series race, members of the Touring Series will be eligible to win about 10 prizes through random drawings; and, all drivers participating in that night's event will be eligible for 3 or 4 additional prizes.  The prizes alone make joining the Series worthwhile for drivers."

(click link for full story...../PENN OHIO PRO STOCK CHAMPIONSHIP PRESS RELEASE CONTINGENCY PRIZES.pdf

ADDITIONAL 2016 SERIES SPONSORS RECOGNIZED

April 20, 2016

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(Sandy Lake, PA) As the season quickly approaches, the Series wants to welcome additional sponsorships of the Homak Penn Ohio Pro Stock Championship Series.  They include Wrapz by Reiser Automotive, Close Racing Supply, Wedge Motorsports, Animal Graphics & Signs, Phantom Signs & Graphics, Big Daddy's Speed Center, Les Frickshun, and SS Chassis & Supply.  Shaun Hooks, Series Director, exclaims, "These sponsorships are great!  So many supportive people are stepping up to make the 2016 Season worthwhile for these drivers.  I am just excited to be a part of it all."

(click link for full story....../PENN OHIO PRO STOCK PRESS RELEASE SPONSORS 2016 2.pdf)

The Homak Penn Ohio Pro Stock Championship kicks off the 2016 Season with the Mini-Series race at Sharon Speedway on May 7th worth $1,000 to-win.  The Mini-Series is separate from the Touring Series and will have its own point fund for all participating drivers for the 5 events scheduled.  The point fund is projected to be about $3,000 total with an expected $1,000 going to the point leader at the end of the season.  There will be a $25 registration fee each night of the Mini-Series for all drivers, which will all go into the point fund.

The Touring Series will begin on May 20th with a $2,500 to-win show at Thunder Mountain.  This event will be the start of the 2016 Touring Series points.  The Touring Series point fund is expected to be over $15,000 with $3,000 going to the point leader at the end of the season.  With already 34 cars registered and paid, the Series plans to pay out the top 20 spots at the end of the 2016 season.  There will be a $25 registration fee for each Touring Series race for all drivers.  There are a number of prizes collected from sponsors to be given at each Touring Series race.  There is till time to register for the Touring Series.

For more information on the Homak Penn Ohio Pro Stock Championship Series, contact Series Director, Shaun Hooks, at 724-730-1623, visit the website, or email info@pennohioprostocks.com.  Like our Facebook page at www.facebook.com/pennohioprostocks.

ROB SHOOK CAPTURES $2,000 TO-WIN APPLEFEST MAKE-UP RACE!

April 17, 2016

The 25-lap Applefest Penn Ohio Pro Stock Series feature event proved to be a good race with top drivers competing for the $2000 to-win prize.  Rob Shook took the lead on lap five and walked away with the victory and the $2,000 pay day.

Rob Shook, a Penn Ohio Pro Stock Champion Series participant in 2015, has already registered with the Touring Series for the 2016 Season.  Points for the 2016 Touring Series are scheduled to begin on May 20th with the Homak Manufacturing 30 event at Thunder Mountain.  The 30-lap race will pay an impressive $2,500 to-win.  Registrations are still being accepted for participation in the Touring Series.  The 11-event schedule gives drivers an opportunity to win $15,717, plus a points fund over $15,000 will be distributed to registered Touring Series drivers at the end of the 2016 Season.  In addition to the Touring Series, the 5-race Mini-Series scheduled at Sharon Speedway gives drivers an opportunity to-win $6500, plus an expected points fund of $3,000 distributed to participants at the end of the season. 

(click link for full story..../PRESS RELEASE SHARON APPLEFEST MAKEUP.pdf)

MAKE-UP 2015 APPLEFEST RACE WILL KICK OFF 2016 SEASON AT SHARON SPEEDWAY

The 2016 Penn Ohio Pro Stock Championship Season will be underway with the make-up race at Sharon Speedway Saturday with racing to begin at 6 p.m. 

No points will be awarded for the Penn Ohio Pro Stock Series as it is a carry-over race from the 2015 Season.  However, new cars are welcome to compete for the $2,000 to-win prize.  New cars will draw pills to determine starting positions behind the already, qualified cars of the September 11, 2015 race.  Any driver changes to qualified cars will force that car to start behind the other qualified cars, but ahead of any new cars.

There are 2 B mains scheduled for the Stock cars.  The main feature event will be 25 laps.

Penn Ohio Pro Stock Series Representatives will be available in the pit area to answer any questions regarding the 2016 Season.  Registration forms and schedule cards will be on hand, as well as the 2016 merchandise.

Penn Ohio Pro Stock Championship Rule Reminder

Rear End:  No quick change differentials, no limited slip or lockers, No 3 links or torque links, pull bars, lift bars, birdcages, or pan hard bars permitted of any sort.  NO SPRING ROD OR BISCUIT TYPE TRAILING ARMS OF ANY SORT.

All 2016 Rules are available for view under procedures.  Any questions regarding rules may be directed to Shaun Hooks, Series Director.

2016 SERIES SPONSORS INCLUDE SGM; AMERICAN RACER BY LIAS TIRE RACING; HOOSIER MID ATLANTIC BY PRECISE RACING PRODUCTS; 955 AUTOMOTIVE; M&T ALLISON CONSTRUCTION, INC.; JACOB'S TOWING; AND SHAFFER'S AUTO SERVICE

March 13, 2016

For Immediate Release

(Sandy Lake, PA)  With racing season right around the corner, Homak Penn Ohio Pro Stock Championship Series is excited to announce that SGM, Schwartzmiller Ground Maintenance, will be a major contributor to the Series in 2016.  In addition to SGM, American Racer presented by Lias Tire Racing and Hoosier Tire Mid Atlantic presented by Precise Racing Products will continue tire  sponsorships.  Both tire companies have supported the Series since its creation in 2014.  955 Automotive  has also sponsored the Series since 2014 and are on board to contribute as a sponsor in 2016.    Shaffer's Auto Service will return to support the Series with a hard luck sponsorship in 2016.  Joining as new sponsors are M & T Allison Construction, Inc. and Jacob's Towing. 

"Having these major sponsors support the Series is a great way to start the 2016 Season.  It is just another reason that I believe the Series will be even bigger in 2016," states Series Director, Shaun Hooks.  With the addition of Homak as the presenting sponsor, the mini-series at Sharon Speedway, a minimum of $1,000 per race to-win, and a lower touring series registration fee, the Series is moving in a positive direction.  The support by drivers, track owners/promoters, fans and sponsors is awe-inspiring.

(click link for full story...../PENN OHIO PRO STOCK PRESS RELEASE SPONSORS 2016.pdf)

  ED LABOON MEMORIAL RACE AT PPMS WORTH $3,017 TO WIN IN 2016!

March 13, 2016

For Immediate Release

(Sandy Lake, PA) The Ed Laboon Memorial Race is the second Homak Penn Ohio Pro Stock Touring Series event of the 2016 Season.  The PPMS event will pay a record $3,017 to win.  The Laboon family, Penn Ohio Pro Stock Series, and Miley Motor Sports would like to thank Homak Manufacturing, the presenting sponsor of the 2016 Penn Ohio Series, and Broughers Machines Shop, long time engine builder and close friend of Ed Laboon, for stepping up and making the $3,017 to win race a reality.

"Over the winter I began to think of ways to take the 5th annual race to the next level after 51 cars showed up for the 2015 race," said Vince Laboon, Ed's son and race promoter.  " I spoke with Shaun Hooks and Matt Miley and they both were receptive to the idea to make the grand prize $3,017 to win while increasing the overall payout.  I have to thank them for bringing Homak and Broughers on board.  I also want to thank the sponsors and fans who have helped to build the race the last 4 years and I look forward to their support again this year."

The 5th annual Ed Laboon Memorial will be the highest paying race for the Penn Ohio Series in 2016, boasting an impressive $3,017 to win, $200 to start format with no entry fees.  This year's race will be on Saturday, June 4, 2016 again at Pittsburgh Pennsylvania Motor Speedway.  Previous winners include Bob Schwartzmiller, Jeff Broniszewski, Curt Bish, and Rusty Martz.

(click link for full story........../PENN OHIO PRO STOCK PRESS RELEASE LABOON MEMORIAL.pdf  )

HOMAK MANUFACTURING, LLC RETURNS IN 2016 AS PRESENTING SPONSOR!

March 11, 2016

For Immediate Release

(Sandy Lake, PA)  Series Director, Shaun Hooks is thrilled to announce that Homak Manufacturing, LLC has agreed to return as the presenting sponsor of the Homak Penn Ohio Pro Stock Championship Series for the 2016 season.  Homak was the series' presenting sponsor in the 2014 inaugural season.  "To have Homak return in 2016 as the presenting sponsor is exciting to say the least," stated Shaun Hooks, "The support for the series by the drivers, race track owners/promoters, and fans is growing by leaps and bounds; so, the addition of Homak as the major sponsor really puts the icing on the cake."

Homak Manufacturing, LLC is located at 1605 Old Route 18, Wampum, PA.  It didn't take much persuasion for Dave Moyer, Homak Manager, to return with Homak as the series' presenting sponsor in 2016.  Moyer believes in the success of the series and is looking forward to building on the relationship developed during the 2014 season.  As presenting sponsor, Homak will make product donations to be given to registered drivers at various events throughout the season.

(click link for full story........./PENN OHIO PRO STOCK PRESS RELEASE HOMAK 2016.pdf)

                Penn Ohio Series Returns to Dog Hollow  Speedway in 2016 Season!

Dan Savino, Dog Hollow Speedway Track Promoter, is pleased to host the Penn Ohio Series for the second-consecutive season on  Friday, July 15, 2016.  The 2016 Penn Ohio Touring Series Schedule has been updated with the addition of Dog Hollow Speedway. 

Touring Series Registration Forms are still being accepted.  Click the link below to download the registration form.  Completed forms can be mailed with the $200 registration fee to 172 Tent Hill Road, Sandy Lake, PA 16145.  Any questions regarding the Series can be directed to Shaun Hooks, Series Promoter, at 724-730-1623.

/PENN OHIO PRO STOCK CHAMPIONSHIP SERIES REGISTRATION 2016.pdf

2016 Season Kick-off a Success at Timber Lake Lodge!

Thank you to all of the people in attendance at the 2016 kick-off celebration!  A special thanks to Ken and Donna at Timber Lake Lodge for a fantastic buffet dinner, a great atmosphere and for providing the 2015 top-ten drivers with donated trophies, plaques, and apparel.

Thanks to the sponsors listed below, there were over 40 Chinese Auction prizes, 90 door prizes, and 10 driver prizes available for those in attendance.

First Point Race of 2016 Scheduled at Thunder Mountain Speedway - - $2,000 to-win Event!

To Kick-off the 2016 Penn Ohio Pro Stock Championship Touring Series, Thunder Mountain Speedway in Brookville, PA has confirmed a race date of May 20, 2016.  Track Promoter, Bo Lockwood, is excited to host the Penn Ohio Pro Stock Series for a second consecutive year and looks forward to making the race a memorable one for the drivers and fans.  The event is the first point race of the 2016 Season with a $2,000 to-win purse.

ALLIANCE WITH SHARON SPEEDWAY FORMED WITH 5 MINIMUM $1000 TO WIN MINI-SERIES & POINT FUND

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2015 Points End with Chris Schneider at the Top for the Second Consecutive Season!

With the reschedule of Sharon's Applefest race to the 2016 Season, the points ended with the final race at Mercer Raceway Park on September 25, 2015.  Chris Schneider secured the Points Championship for the Second Consecutive Season.  Schneider found victory lane three times in the 2015 Season and finished with 32 points over 2nd place.  Brian Rhed captured the 2nd place spot over Shaun Hooks by 3 points.  Hooks found victory lane early in the season at Stateline.  Rusty Moore made his presence known in the points race after a slow start to take 4th from Rusty Martz by just 2 points.  Martz won two of the first, three season races but suffered mechanical issues later in the season.  Just 4 points separated the sixth through eighth spots with Rob Shook in 6th, Jackson Humanic in 7th, and Randy Wyant in 8th.  Tim Bish finished 9th and Bobby Heim rounded out the top 10.

For all 2014 and 2015 race results, click results link.