Racing 2022
The newspaper's annual RACING section highlights area racers by listing their racing backgrounds and accomplishments as well as recognizing their hard-working teams and faithful sponsors.
This year's section features 39 racers who compete with cars, go-karts and boats.
The information is published as it was provided by the racers.
Driver: Cole Edwards, 14, of Rockland Car Number: 29 Car Owner: Jason and Missy Edwards Division: RUSH Sportsman’s Modifieds Racing Background: began racing go-karts at age 9 Racing Accomplishments: second place in RUSH Sportsman’s Division Futures Cup in 2021; 16th place overall in weekly series points in 2021; Flat Run Wings Division champion in 2019; second place in points in Flat Run Blue Plate Cone Class in 2019 Sponsors: Jones Notary, Wolbert Welding, Wagner’s Gun Tech, Wagner’s Tractor Service, Sauer’s Snow Removal & Lawn Care, RS Auto Body, Bibo’s Ice Cream & Burgers, Auto Plus Auto Parts, Oil City Boy Scout Troop 17 Team Members: Jason Edwards, Melissa Edwards, Cole Edwards
Driver: Shaun Kline, 40, of Oil City Boat Number: 145P Boat Owner: Shaun Kline Division: B Stock Hydro Racing Background: starting racing in late summer of 2018 Racing Accomplishments: finished 19th in points nationally in 2021 Sponsors: Nicole Hale, Charlie Fry, George White — Wolf Team Members: Nicole Hale, Charlie Fry, George White — Wolf
Driver: Sid Unverzagt, 35, of Emlenton Car Number: 17 JR Car Owner: Sid Unverzagt Division: 358 Modified Racing Background: raced carts for six years and Modified for 12 years Racing Accomplishments: one championship, eight Top 5 in points Sponsors: Rustler Sales & Service, Medicine Shoppe, Swartfager Welding, Toth Performance, Weaver Carquest, Hollenbaugh’s Blended Nutrition, Knox Country Farm Inc., Bernie’s Barn, Shear Cheveux, Clark Vinyl Graphics, Christie Excavating, Unique Fabrications, Automotive Machine Services Team Members: Owen Unverzagt, Landon Unverzagt, Wyatt Smith, Billy Johnston
Driver: Josiah Bernard, 16, of Seneca Car Number: 7 Car Owner: Matt Bernard Racing Background: racing karts since age 7 Racing Accomplishments: 4 track championships, multiple feature wins Sponsors: Bernard’s Electrical Services, Fastenal, Log Cabin Family Restaurant, Schaeffer’s Racing Oil Team Members: Dad, Mom, Jolene, Joelle, Joy
Driver: Mike Mathieson, 39, of Sandy Lake Car Number: 72 Car Owner: H&H Materials Division: 305 Sprint Racing Background: been around racing his whole life; grew up watching Terry Wheeler and Leigh Wheeler for many years Racing Accomplishments: two feature wins in previous classes and Top 10 in points first year in Sprint Sponsors: H&H Materials, Slippery Rock Materials, Earth Scape, Dad Bodz, Supreme Manufacturing, J&J Kennedy, Smoked, HSE Racing LLC, Equine Santosha LLC Team Members: David Hoobler, Roger Bartholemew, Paydon Mathieson, Karson Mathieson, Kelsey Mathieson, Amanda Mathieson
Driver: Cameron Griffin, 10, of Oil City Car Number: 84 Car Owner: Norman Griffin Division: Clone Purple/Jr. 2 Racing Background: fifth year racing karts Racing Accomplishments: 2020 Jr. 1 champion at Race-1 Motor Speedway; two second place points championships Sponsors: Griffin Collision and Design, Bernard’s Electrical Supply & Troubleshooting, Matt Urey Construction, Free Methodist Church USA, Richard and Pam Miller, Mark and Pam Pritchard, Grandma Connie, Chris and Cindy Hill, Ang’s Creative heART Team Members: Norman Griffin, Angela Griffin, Ariana Griffin
Biker: Tucker Buzard, 8, of Emlenton Bike Number: 219 Bike Owner: Buzard Motor Sports Division: AWRCS Pee Wee (7-11) Racing Background: 2 years racing Racing Accomplishments: sixth place for the season in Pee Wee 4-6 Class Sponsors: AOT Racing, Old Bank Deli & Coffee Shoppe, Small Country Living, GiGi’s Sweet Treats, Jeffrey’s Auto Detailing, Stubbs11, 519 Strong, Weiler Family, Silves Family, Slick Products, GoPro, Acer Bid, Dunlop Tires Team Members: Mom, Dad, Deegan, Marlee, GiGi, Rich, Grammy, Papa, Aunt Jenna, Kevin, Papa Larry
Driver: Cooper Macormac, 11, of Knox Car Number: 7 Division: Clone/Predator Racing Background: two years go-kart racing Racing Accomplishments: 17 first place career wins and multiple second place wins Sponsors: Jason Beichner Trucking, WDK Inc., Clark Vinyl Graphics, Yoder Tin Shop, Let’s Go Brandon, Mom & Dad Team Members: Mom, Dad, Deedee
Driver: Matt Urey, 31, of Oil City Car Number: 501 Car Owner: Matt Urey Division: Mini Stock Racing Background: raced dirt bikes and go-karts Sponsors: Griffin Collision & Design, Venango County Notary, Erie County Notary, Beeman Direct, James Automotive, Hetrick Racing, Matt Urey Construction
Driver: Nick Baysek, 39, of Canadohta Lake Boat Number: 21-P Boat Owner: Nick Baysek Division: 250 Mod Runabout, 350 Mod Runabout Racing Background: Rookie season in 250 and 350 Mod Runabout; built outboard motors for 25 years Sponsors: Charles Fry, Melissa McMeans Team Members: Charles Fry, Shaun Kline, Melissa McMeans, Andrew Baysek
Driver: Steve French, 65, of Ashville, North Carolina Boat Number: 12-P Boat Owner: Mark Wheeler Division: 44XS Modified Hydro Racing Background: oldest J Hydro driver, started around 1980 at Ravenswood, West Virginia, Ohio River Racing Accomplishments: has scored well in some Modified Divisional races — Lock Haven, Pennsylvania, and Dunville, Ontario, etc. Sponsors: Charles Fry, Beth French, Allan Whitesides Team Members: Archie Lewis, Shaun Kline, Nick Baysek
Driver: Justin Cutshall, 26, of Cochranton Car Number: 21J Car Owner: Justin Cutshall Division: Mod-Lite Racing Background: second year racing Racing Accomplishments: multiple heat wins, fifth in points at Blanket Hill in 2021 Sponsors: PCS Bulk Transport, 3C Graphix, Point Spring and Driveshaft Team Members: Dan Cutshall, Tracy Cutshall, Shane Michaud, Sam Troyer, Megan Troyer, 2 nieces and a nephew
Driver: Bodey McClintock, 27, of Titusville Car Number: 19M Car Owner: Bodey McClintock Division: Mini Stock Racing Background: seven years racing go-karts and three years racing Mini Stocks Racing Accomplishments: 7th place in points at Tri-City Raceway Sponsors: Grumpy Goat Distillery, Schaeffer’s, General’s Sales & Service, Speedy Creations, Gordon Tire Sales, Northeastern Industrial, Dr. Diana Donch, Tryonville Salvage Inc. Team Members: Mom, Dad, Brennan McClintock, Joel Finley and Jessica Gomola
Driver: Josh Blum, 37, of Knox Car Number: 39B Car Owner: Josh and Alica Blum Division: Pro Stock Racing Background: 5 years racing ATVs, 3 years racing go-karts, 3 years racing Pro Stocks Sponsors: M&L Construction, Amos — We Fit It All, Bubba’s Racing Supply Team Members: Travis King, Keith Bashline
Driver: Aaron Smith, 34, of Franklin Car Number: 27 Car Owner: Aaron and Jessica Smith Division: Pro Stock Racing Background: three years racing Stock cars Sponsors: Les Frickshun, Bernard’s Electrical Service & Troubleshooting Team Members: Jessica Smith, Jake Pyle, Cam Pyle, Renee Pyle, Ashley Alcorn
Driver: Grayson Porter, 6, of Oil City Car Number: 2G Car Owner: David and Brenda Porter Division: Go-Kart Racing Background: Rookie Year Sponsors: Razors Edge Hair Studio, Billy’s Garage, TLC In-Home Health Care, Earl Jackson/Squirrel, Seely Family, Grandma Rhonda Team Members: David and Brenda Porter, Mike and Megan Porter, April and Kenny Alcorn, Mike and Diana Porter and many cousins
Driver: Tyler Wyant, 17, of Cranberry Car Number: 24 Car Owner: Randy Wyant Division: Stock Car Racing Accomplishments: earned his first career win last year in Stock Car races at Tri-City Raceway Park in Franklin; second in points at Tri-City Sponsors: RK Virgile Scrap Metal, R&R Enterprise, Safelite, Travis Harry Race Engines
Driver: Zackary Beichner, 12, of Tionesta Car Number: 3 Division: 250cc Winged Outlaws Racing Background: grew up at the track with his brother watching their dad race Racing Accomplishments: Red Plate Clone champion, Green Plate Clone champion, 2020 Junior Winged Outlaw champion, too many wins to count over all divisions Sponsors: B&B Wraps, Turtle Bay Lodge, Cypherts Lawn Care & Tree Service Team Members: Jeremy Beichner, Jonah Beichner, Ray Beichner
Driver: Cayden Oliver, 21, of Franklin Car Number: 13 Car Owner: Cayden Oliver, Eric Rarer Division: Predator Racing Background: kart racing for five years Racing Accomplishments: first in points at Slippery Rock Raceway in 2017, second in points at the same track in 2018 and 2019 Sponsors: McClung Auto Body, Ultra GraphX, SprintCarNews.com, Pro Sounds by EJ the DJ Team Members: Cayden Oliver, Eric Rarer, Tryton Rarer, Heidi Rarer
Driver: Austin Lamberton, 22, of Franklin Vehicle Number: 217 Vehicle Owner: Austin Lamberton Division: AWRCS QXC-1 (A Class) Racing Background: started racing in 2014 at age 14; has been racing since then except for one year when he went to trade school to work at his dad’s business Racing Accomplishments: Class Champion in 2015; in 2022, first place out of 12 and seventh overall out of 160 quads in A Class; third place and eighth overall in 2017 (A Class) Sponsors: X-TREME Conditions, Country Grub, Leonardo’s Restaurant and Pizzeria, Carbaugh’s Barber Shop, Jeffrey’s Auto Detailing, Grumpy Goat Distillery, Grumpy’s Burger Shack, Buchanan Racing, BNR Motorsports, Spider Graphix Team Members: Brian Lamberton, Caleb Kingdom, Bradon Jolley, Ty McNany
Driver: Monty Frederick, 12, of Marble Car Number: 27M Car Owner: Monty Frederick of MWF Racing Division: Go-Karts, Junior Predator and Junior Clone Racing Background: I started my racing career midway through the 2021 season. I’ve been hooked ever since the first time I sat in that seat, smelled that smell and felt that rush. Racing Accomplishments: I finished many races in 1st through 3rd place, a 2021 Rookie of the Year trophy, a trophy and plaque for Memory Day, in memory of Lucas Leone, and money. Sponsors: Frederick Drilling Co. & Sons Inc., G&G Gas, Glenn Weaver & Son LLC, Vinyl Graphics Unlimited, Jim Howard, Auto Zone Store No. 0540, Shippenville Red & White, Shear Cheveux Hair Salon Team Members: My dad, Bret Frederick, he can fix anything and is the best mechanic a racer could have; my mom, Natasia Frederick, she helps keep points and is my biggest cheerleader and my most honest critic; my sister, Myah Miller, who is my photographer and video recorder; my papa, Gene Frederick, he helps fix and figure things out that my dad can’t; I couldn’t do it without them.
Driver: Ron Harkless, 23, of Franklin Boat Number: 56-P Boat Owner: Ron Harkless Division: 350 Mod Hydro Racing Background: raced since 2019 Racing Accomplishments: Rookie of the Year 2019 Three Rivers Outboard Racing Association; Rookie of the Year 2021 American Power Boat Association Sponsors: TTG Designs Team Members: Tom Rice, Travis Rice, Jen Rice, Tyra Rice
Driver: Blaze Myers, 18, of Franklin Car Number: 43JR Car Owner: Blaze Myers Division: Rush Wingless Sprint Racing Background: raced go-karts and ATVs, ran Rush Modifieds, Pro Stocks and Rush Wingless Sprint cars Racing Accomplishments: won multiple events in go-karts races; won multiple heat races and two features in the Rush Modified; and won multiple heat races and two features in the Rush Wingless Sprint Car Sponsors: Billy’s Garage LLC, J.I. McCall Construction, John Pleger Roofing, J.I.’s Place, Jen Morris-Mays Insurance, McDaniel and Associates Income Tax, Linda Lou’s Restaurant, Blum’s Taxidermy, Jolley Roofing and Construction, White Tails Unlimited, C&M Sales Co., Lowry Auto Body, AMS Oil by Bill Cunningham Team Members: Reilly Phipps, Billy Myers, Brandy Myers, Ryder, Kortnee, Kyler, Scott Hovis, Joe and Jonelle Sloss
Driver: Andy Cavanaugh, 34, of Oil City Car Number: X7 Car Owner: Andy Cavanaugh Division: RaceSaver Sprint Sponsors: Allegheny Tool & Supply, Marsh Heating & Cooling, Casey’s Restaurant & Lounge, Seneca Outpost, Oil Creek Family Campground, Allegheny Toyota, Fastenal, Griffin Collision & Design Team Members: Sam Dubrawka, Moe McBride, Troy Marsh, Troy Marsh Jr., George Cavanaugh, Rupert, Harvey
Driver: Dresor Groce, 11, of Shippenville Vehicle Number: 49, 449 Vehicle Owner: Kenneth Groce Division: AWRCS Series Racing Accomplishments: First in class last year on 4-Wheeler 90cc Modified class; sixth in class this year with only two races run in 300B class; many awards for every race completed Sponsors: Clark Vinyl Graphics, Fred Silves, Zack McCleary Team Members: Dresor Groce, Kenneth Groce
Driver: Carter Chrispen, 10, of Oil City Car Number: C4 Car Owner: Dad Division: Junior Predator Racing Background: 2021 — first year in karts Racing Accomplishments: feature win at Pittsfield; Race-1 200 Lap Youth Preduro winner Sponsors: R&R Enterprise Autosales, Garage & Graphics, Virgile Iron & Steel, RK Virgile Scrapmetal, Seabees — Gary Edwards Team Members: Dad, Papa, Mom and Ty
Driver: Kyle Fink, 28, of Oil City Car Number: 6F Car Owner: Kyle Fink Motorsports (Kyle & Jayla) Division: Modified Racing Background: six years in go-karts, 15th year in the Modified Division Racing Accomplishments: 37 feature wins, 144 Top 5s and five track championships Sponsors: Grandview Grille’s Fat Dogs, Griffin Phillis Ford, Liberty Street Ale House, Griffin Motors, Steamfitters Local Union No. 449, Friedhaber’s, S&W Auto Body, Lisa J’s Hairstyling, Clarion Builders Supply, Poor Man’s Garage — Brian Fink, Certified Auto Care, Ryder Racing, Redline Racing Engines, Behrent’s Performance Warehouse, Rick and Nikki Miller, and MJP Farms Team Members: Jayla Perry, Brian Fink, Jay Perry, Kevin Irwin, Andrew Preston, Scott Anthony, Dan Fink, Tammy Perry, Lori Fink, Leah Preston, Jackie Irwin, and Vic Irwin
Driver: Matt Bernard, 44, of Seneca Car Number: 7B Car Owner: Matt Bernard Division: Pro Stock Racing Background: Karting for 21 years, racing Stock cars for 2 years; racing since age 5 with 3-wheelers, lawn mowers, karts, RC and Stock Cars Racing Accomplishments: 1 for 1 on B Main wins Sponsors: Fastenal, Log Cabin Family Restaurant, Schaeffer’s Racing Oil, RK Virgile Trucking & Scrap, Bernard’s Electrical Services Team Members: Val, Josiah, Jolene, Joelle, Joy, Jocelyn, Randy, Jotham, Treston, Bone, Bob and Brian Tarr
Driver: Jeremy Beichner, 39, of Tionesta Car Number: 02 Car Owner: Jeremy Beichner Division: Winged Outlaws and 602 Modified Racing Background: Raced flat karts and winged outlaws for the past several years and now moving up to the big car trying to get it on the track this season Racing Accomplishments: Clone 300 champ, Clone 350 champ, 2019 Western PA Outlaws champ, 2020 Ohio Winged Outlaws Series champ, numerous wins over multiple divisions Sponsors: B&B Wraps, Turtle Bay Lodge, Cypherts Law Care & Tree Service Team Members: Zack Beichner, Jonah Beichner, Ray Beichner
Driver: Konar Loney, 16, of Pleasantville Car Number: 14L Car Owner: Jerry and Amanda Loney Division: Rush Dirt Late Model Racing Background: second year racing Rush Dirt Late Model Racing Accomplishments: finished 13th in points at Raceway 7 Sponsors: Great Lakes Speed Shop, Hilltop Signs and Shirts, Brenda Aul Hairstyling, Loney Farm Team Members: Jerry Loney, Kadan Loney and Kaylee Loney
Driver: Jeff Manners, 62, of Cherrytree Car Number: 16 Car Owner: Jeff and Carrie Manners Division: Vintage Modified Racing Background: five years racing Pro Stock, five years racing Thundercar, and four years racing Vintage Modified Racing Accomplishments: 2003 and 2006 Thundercar points champion at Tri-City Speedway; 2021 points champion with PA Thunder on the Dirt Sponsors: Manners Building Contracting, Carrie’s Trucking Team Members: Jerry Huff, Bob Zuck, Roland Braun
Driver: Charles J. Fry, 79, of Rouseville Jeep Number: 46W Jeep Owner: Charles J. and Kathleen R. Fry Division: Off Road, Old School Racing Background: started in 1970 as a member of Allegheny Jeepers; competed with father and brothers through 1982 Racing Accomplishments: On occasion, won hill, drags and obstacle course, once at Two Mile Run and once at Wilson Farms in Venus Sponsors: Kathleen R. Fry, Jane Bliss Fry, Charles Lee Fry Team Members: Mike Stevenson II, navigator and co-driver for Jeep Bantam Festival
Driver: Jonah Beichner, 8, of Tionesta Car Number: 1 Division: Junior Winged Outlaw Racing Background: Has been watching his dad, Jeremy, and older brother, Zack, at the track and was determined to race himself Racing Accomplishments: 2020 Rookie of the Year, 2020 Junior Wing points champion, numerous race wins Sponsors: B&B Wraps, Turtle Bay Lodge, Cypherts Lawn Care & Tree Service Team Members: Jeremy Beichner, Zack Beichner, Ray Beichner
Driver: Tavis Rice, 23, of Franklin Boat Number: 66-P Boat Owner: Travis Rice Division: 500cc Modified Runabout Racing Background: has been racing since he was 9 years old; been in more than 20 races across the country Racing Accomplishments: finished in Top 10 during Modified nationals Team Members: Darian Senn, Tom Rice, Jen Rice, Ron Harkless, Tyra Rice
Driver: Dave Phillips, 48, of Franklin Car Number: 02 Car Owner: Dave Phillips Division: Vintage Modified Racing Background: has raced V-8 and 4-cylinder Stock Car classes since 1993; second year in Vintage Modified Racing Accomplishments: multiple feature wins, third generation driver Team Members: Joe Phillips, Mike Phillips
Driver: Madyson Kissell-Hoffman, 14, of Oil City Car Number: 18 Car Owner: K. Hoffman Door Division: Predator 350 Racing Background: First year racing; has helped her dad on his Modified racing team Sponsors: K. Hoffman Door Team Members: John Hoffman, Kevin Hoffman, Sandy Hoffman, Donnie Green
Drivers: Aden Boozell, 19, and Quinten Boozell, 15, of Franklin Car Number: 44B Car Owner: Bob Sloss Division: Pro Stock Racing Background: go-kart racing Sponsors: E&K Equipment Inc., Eagle Hoist and Winch, Virgile Iron and Steel, Signature Property Group LLC, Josh Beichtol at Shawgo Real Estate LLC, Les Frickshun Products Inc., Travis Harry Racing Engines Team Members: Bob Sloss, Tim Boozell
Driver: Jamie Tasker, 33, of Kennerdell Car Number: S12 Car Owner: Jamie Tasker Division: Mini Stock Racing Background: sixth year in Mini Stock with SpongeBob as co-pilot Racing Accomplishments: finished in Top 10 in points last season Sponsors: Venango County Co-Op, Night Train Trucking, Wendell August, That Place Eatery, King’s Forest Products, Black Bear Hemp Dispensary, Drake Contracting, Rachel’s Decals Crafts and More Team Members: Justin Bailey, Howard Garlick, Shane Carr, Sierra Bell, Reagan Tasker, Kori Tasker, Peyton Sellers, Jay Layton and my amazing wife, Tricia Tasker, for letting me do this
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Driver: Cole Edwards, 14, of Rockland Car Number: 29 Car Owner: Jason and Missy Edwards Division: RUSH Sportsman’s Modifieds Racing Background: began racing go-karts at age 9 Racing Accomplishments: second place in RUSH Sportsman’s Division Futures Cup in 2021; 16th place overall in weekly series points in 2021; Flat Run Wings Division champion in 2019; second place in points in Flat Run Blue Plate Cone Class in 2019 Sponsors: Jones Notary, Wolbert Welding, Wagner’s Gun Tech, Wagner’s Tractor Service, Sauer’s Snow Removal & Lawn Care, RS Auto Body, Bibo’s Ice Cream & Burgers, Auto Plus Auto Parts, Oil City Boy Scout Troop 17 Team Members: Jason Edwards, Melissa Edwards, Cole Edwards
Driver: Shaun Kline, 40, of Oil City Boat Number: 145P Boat Owner: Shaun Kline Division: B Stock Hydro Racing Background: starting racing in late summer of 2018 Racing Accomplishments: finished 19th in points nationally in 2021 Sponsors: Nicole Hale, Charlie Fry, George White — Wolf Team Members: Nicole Hale, Charlie Fry, George White — Wolf
Driver: Sid Unverzagt, 35, of Emlenton Car Number: 17 JR Car Owner: Sid Unverzagt Division: 358 Modified Racing Background: raced carts for six years and Modified for 12 years Racing Accomplishments: one championship, eight Top 5 in points Sponsors: Rustler Sales & Service, Medicine Shoppe, Swartfager Welding, Toth Performance, Weaver Carquest, Hollenbaugh’s Blended Nutrition, Knox Country Farm Inc., Bernie’s Barn, Shear Cheveux, Clark Vinyl Graphics, Christie Excavating, Unique Fabrications, Automotive Machine Services Team Members: Owen Unverzagt, Landon Unverzagt, Wyatt Smith, Billy Johnston
Driver: Josiah Bernard, 16, of Seneca Car Number: 7 Car Owner: Matt Bernard Racing Background: racing karts since age 7 Racing Accomplishments: 4 track championships, multiple feature wins Sponsors: Bernard’s Electrical Services, Fastenal, Log Cabin Family Restaurant, Schaeffer’s Racing Oil Team Members: Dad, Mom, Jolene, Joelle, Joy
Driver: Mike Mathieson, 39, of Sandy Lake Car Number: 72 Car Owner: H&H Materials Division: 305 Sprint Racing Background: been around racing his whole life; grew up watching Terry Wheeler and Leigh Wheeler for many years Racing Accomplishments: two feature wins in previous classes and Top 10 in points first year in Sprint Sponsors: H&H Materials, Slippery Rock Materials, Earth Scape, Dad Bodz, Supreme Manufacturing, J&J Kennedy, Smoked, HSE Racing LLC, Equine Santosha LLC Team Members: David Hoobler, Roger Bartholemew, Paydon Mathieson, Karson Mathieson, Kelsey Mathieson, Amanda Mathieson
Driver: Cameron Griffin, 10, of Oil City Car Number: 84 Car Owner: Norman Griffin Division: Clone Purple/Jr. 2 Racing Background: fifth year racing karts Racing Accomplishments: 2020 Jr. 1 champion at Race-1 Motor Speedway; two second place points championships Sponsors: Griffin Collision and Design, Bernard’s Electrical Supply & Troubleshooting, Matt Urey Construction, Free Methodist Church USA, Richard and Pam Miller, Mark and Pam Pritchard, Grandma Connie, Chris and Cindy Hill, Ang’s Creative heART Team Members: Norman Griffin, Angela Griffin, Ariana Griffin
Biker: Tucker Buzard, 8, of Emlenton Bike Number: 219 Bike Owner: Buzard Motor Sports Division: AWRCS Pee Wee (7-11) Racing Background: 2 years racing Racing Accomplishments: sixth place for the season in Pee Wee 4-6 Class Sponsors: AOT Racing, Old Bank Deli & Coffee Shoppe, Small Country Living, GiGi’s Sweet Treats, Jeffrey’s Auto Detailing, Stubbs11, 519 Strong, Weiler Family, Silves Family, Slick Products, GoPro, Acer Bid, Dunlop Tires Team Members: Mom, Dad, Deegan, Marlee, GiGi, Rich, Grammy, Papa, Aunt Jenna, Kevin, Papa Larry
Driver: Cooper Macormac, 11, of Knox Car Number: 7 Division: Clone/Predator Racing Background: two years go-kart racing Racing Accomplishments: 17 first place career wins and multiple second place wins Sponsors: Jason Beichner Trucking, WDK Inc., Clark Vinyl Graphics, Yoder Tin Shop, Let’s Go Brandon, Mom & Dad Team Members: Mom, Dad, Deedee
Driver: Matt Urey, 31, of Oil City Car Number: 501 Car Owner: Matt Urey Division: Mini Stock Racing Background: raced dirt bikes and go-karts Sponsors: Griffin Collision & Design, Venango County Notary, Erie County Notary, Beeman Direct, James Automotive, Hetrick Racing, Matt Urey Construction
Driver: Nick Baysek, 39, of Canadohta Lake Boat Number: 21-P Boat Owner: Nick Baysek Division: 250 Mod Runabout, 350 Mod Runabout Racing Background: Rookie season in 250 and 350 Mod Runabout; built outboard motors for 25 years Sponsors: Charles Fry, Melissa McMeans Team Members: Charles Fry, Shaun Kline, Melissa McMeans, Andrew Baysek
Driver: Steve French, 65, of Ashville, North Carolina Boat Number: 12-P Boat Owner: Mark Wheeler Division: 44XS Modified Hydro Racing Background: oldest J Hydro driver, started around 1980 at Ravenswood, West Virginia, Ohio River Racing Accomplishments: has scored well in some Modified Divisional races — Lock Haven, Pennsylvania, and Dunville, Ontario, etc. Sponsors: Charles Fry, Beth French, Allan Whitesides Team Members: Archie Lewis, Shaun Kline, Nick Baysek
Driver: Justin Cutshall, 26, of Cochranton Car Number: 21J Car Owner: Justin Cutshall Division: Mod-Lite Racing Background: second year racing Racing Accomplishments: multiple heat wins, fifth in points at Blanket Hill in 2021 Sponsors: PCS Bulk Transport, 3C Graphix, Point Spring and Driveshaft Team Members: Dan Cutshall, Tracy Cutshall, Shane Michaud, Sam Troyer, Megan Troyer, 2 nieces and a nephew
Driver: Bodey McClintock, 27, of Titusville Car Number: 19M Car Owner: Bodey McClintock Division: Mini Stock Racing Background: seven years racing go-karts and three years racing Mini Stocks Racing Accomplishments: 7th place in points at Tri-City Raceway Sponsors: Grumpy Goat Distillery, Schaeffer’s, General’s Sales & Service, Speedy Creations, Gordon Tire Sales, Northeastern Industrial, Dr. Diana Donch, Tryonville Salvage Inc. Team Members: Mom, Dad, Brennan McClintock, Joel Finley and Jessica Gomola
Driver: Josh Blum, 37, of Knox Car Number: 39B Car Owner: Josh and Alica Blum Division: Pro Stock Racing Background: 5 years racing ATVs, 3 years racing go-karts, 3 years racing Pro Stocks Sponsors: M&L Construction, Amos — We Fit It All, Bubba’s Racing Supply Team Members: Travis King, Keith Bashline
Driver: Aaron Smith, 34, of Franklin Car Number: 27 Car Owner: Aaron and Jessica Smith Division: Pro Stock Racing Background: three years racing Stock cars Sponsors: Les Frickshun, Bernard’s Electrical Service & Troubleshooting Team Members: Jessica Smith, Jake Pyle, Cam Pyle, Renee Pyle, Ashley Alcorn
Driver: Grayson Porter, 6, of Oil City Car Number: 2G Car Owner: David and Brenda Porter Division: Go-Kart Racing Background: Rookie Year Sponsors: Razors Edge Hair Studio, Billy’s Garage, TLC In-Home Health Care, Earl Jackson/Squirrel, Seely Family, Grandma Rhonda Team Members: David and Brenda Porter, Mike and Megan Porter, April and Kenny Alcorn, Mike and Diana Porter and many cousins
Driver: Tyler Wyant, 17, of Cranberry Car Number: 24 Car Owner: Randy Wyant Division: Stock Car Racing Accomplishments: earned his first career win last year in Stock Car races at Tri-City Raceway Park in Franklin; second in points at Tri-City Sponsors: RK Virgile Scrap Metal, R&R Enterprise, Safelite, Travis Harry Race Engines
Driver: Zackary Beichner, 12, of Tionesta Car Number: 3 Division: 250cc Winged Outlaws Racing Background: grew up at the track with his brother watching their dad race Racing Accomplishments: Red Plate Clone champion, Green Plate Clone champion, 2020 Junior Winged Outlaw champion, too many wins to count over all divisions Sponsors: B&B Wraps, Turtle Bay Lodge, Cypherts Lawn Care & Tree Service Team Members: Jeremy Beichner, Jonah Beichner, Ray Beichner
Driver: Cayden Oliver, 21, of Franklin Car Number: 13 Car Owner: Cayden Oliver, Eric Rarer Division: Predator Racing Background: kart racing for five years Racing Accomplishments: first in points at Slippery Rock Raceway in 2017, second in points at the same track in 2018 and 2019 Sponsors: McClung Auto Body, Ultra GraphX, SprintCarNews.com, Pro Sounds by EJ the DJ Team Members: Cayden Oliver, Eric Rarer, Tryton Rarer, Heidi Rarer
Driver: Austin Lamberton, 22, of Franklin Vehicle Number: 217 Vehicle Owner: Austin Lamberton Division: AWRCS QXC-1 (A Class) Racing Background: started racing in 2014 at age 14; has been racing since then except for one year when he went to trade school to work at his dad’s business Racing Accomplishments: Class Champion in 2015; in 2022, first place out of 12 and seventh overall out of 160 quads in A Class; third place and eighth overall in 2017 (A Class) Sponsors: X-TREME Conditions, Country Grub, Leonardo’s Restaurant and Pizzeria, Carbaugh’s Barber Shop, Jeffrey’s Auto Detailing, Grumpy Goat Distillery, Grumpy’s Burger Shack, Buchanan Racing, BNR Motorsports, Spider Graphix Team Members: Brian Lamberton, Caleb Kingdom, Bradon Jolley, Ty McNany
Driver: Monty Frederick, 12, of Marble Car Number: 27M Car Owner: Monty Frederick of MWF Racing Division: Go-Karts, Junior Predator and Junior Clone Racing Background: I started my racing career midway through the 2021 season. I’ve been hooked ever since the first time I sat in that seat, smelled that smell and felt that rush. Racing Accomplishments: I finished many races in 1st through 3rd place, a 2021 Rookie of the Year trophy, a trophy and plaque for Memory Day, in memory of Lucas Leone, and money. Sponsors: Frederick Drilling Co. & Sons Inc., G&G Gas, Glenn Weaver & Son LLC, Vinyl Graphics Unlimited, Jim Howard, Auto Zone Store No. 0540, Shippenville Red & White, Shear Cheveux Hair Salon Team Members: My dad, Bret Frederick, he can fix anything and is the best mechanic a racer could have; my mom, Natasia Frederick, she helps keep points and is my biggest cheerleader and my most honest critic; my sister, Myah Miller, who is my photographer and video recorder; my papa, Gene Frederick, he helps fix and figure things out that my dad can’t; I couldn’t do it without them.
Driver: Ron Harkless, 23, of Franklin Boat Number: 56-P Boat Owner: Ron Harkless Division: 350 Mod Hydro Racing Background: raced since 2019 Racing Accomplishments: Rookie of the Year 2019 Three Rivers Outboard Racing Association; Rookie of the Year 2021 American Power Boat Association Sponsors: TTG Designs Team Members: Tom Rice, Travis Rice, Jen Rice, Tyra Rice
Driver: Blaze Myers, 18, of Franklin Car Number: 43JR Car Owner: Blaze Myers Division: Rush Wingless Sprint Racing Background: raced go-karts and ATVs, ran Rush Modifieds, Pro Stocks and Rush Wingless Sprint cars Racing Accomplishments: won multiple events in go-karts races; won multiple heat races and two features in the Rush Modified; and won multiple heat races and two features in the Rush Wingless Sprint Car Sponsors: Billy’s Garage LLC, J.I. McCall Construction, John Pleger Roofing, J.I.’s Place, Jen Morris-Mays Insurance, McDaniel and Associates Income Tax, Linda Lou’s Restaurant, Blum’s Taxidermy, Jolley Roofing and Construction, White Tails Unlimited, C&M Sales Co., Lowry Auto Body, AMS Oil by Bill Cunningham Team Members: Reilly Phipps, Billy Myers, Brandy Myers, Ryder, Kortnee, Kyler, Scott Hovis, Joe and Jonelle Sloss
Driver: Andy Cavanaugh, 34, of Oil City Car Number: X7 Car Owner: Andy Cavanaugh Division: RaceSaver Sprint Sponsors: Allegheny Tool & Supply, Marsh Heating & Cooling, Casey’s Restaurant & Lounge, Seneca Outpost, Oil Creek Family Campground, Allegheny Toyota, Fastenal, Griffin Collision & Design Team Members: Sam Dubrawka, Moe McBride, Troy Marsh, Troy Marsh Jr., George Cavanaugh, Rupert, Harvey
Driver: Dresor Groce, 11, of Shippenville Vehicle Number: 49, 449 Vehicle Owner: Kenneth Groce Division: AWRCS Series Racing Accomplishments: First in class last year on 4-Wheeler 90cc Modified class; sixth in class this year with only two races run in 300B class; many awards for every race completed Sponsors: Clark Vinyl Graphics, Fred Silves, Zack McCleary Team Members: Dresor Groce, Kenneth Groce
Driver: Carter Chrispen, 10, of Oil City Car Number: C4 Car Owner: Dad Division: Junior Predator Racing Background: 2021 — first year in karts Racing Accomplishments: feature win at Pittsfield; Race-1 200 Lap Youth Preduro winner Sponsors: R&R Enterprise Autosales, Garage & Graphics, Virgile Iron & Steel, RK Virgile Scrapmetal, Seabees — Gary Edwards Team Members: Dad, Papa, Mom and Ty
Driver: Kyle Fink, 28, of Oil City Car Number: 6F Car Owner: Kyle Fink Motorsports (Kyle & Jayla) Division: Modified Racing Background: six years in go-karts, 15th year in the Modified Division Racing Accomplishments: 37 feature wins, 144 Top 5s and five track championships Sponsors: Grandview Grille’s Fat Dogs, Griffin Phillis Ford, Liberty Street Ale House, Griffin Motors, Steamfitters Local Union No. 449, Friedhaber’s, S&W Auto Body, Lisa J’s Hairstyling, Clarion Builders Supply, Poor Man’s Garage — Brian Fink, Certified Auto Care, Ryder Racing, Redline Racing Engines, Behrent’s Performance Warehouse, Rick and Nikki Miller, and MJP Farms Team Members: Jayla Perry, Brian Fink, Jay Perry, Kevin Irwin, Andrew Preston, Scott Anthony, Dan Fink, Tammy Perry, Lori Fink, Leah Preston, Jackie Irwin, and Vic Irwin
Driver: Matt Bernard, 44, of Seneca Car Number: 7B Car Owner: Matt Bernard Division: Pro Stock Racing Background: Karting for 21 years, racing Stock cars for 2 years; racing since age 5 with 3-wheelers, lawn mowers, karts, RC and Stock Cars Racing Accomplishments: 1 for 1 on B Main wins Sponsors: Fastenal, Log Cabin Family Restaurant, Schaeffer’s Racing Oil, RK Virgile Trucking & Scrap, Bernard’s Electrical Services Team Members: Val, Josiah, Jolene, Joelle, Joy, Jocelyn, Randy, Jotham, Treston, Bone, Bob and Brian Tarr
Driver: Jeremy Beichner, 39, of Tionesta Car Number: 02 Car Owner: Jeremy Beichner Division: Winged Outlaws and 602 Modified Racing Background: Raced flat karts and winged outlaws for the past several years and now moving up to the big car trying to get it on the track this season Racing Accomplishments: Clone 300 champ, Clone 350 champ, 2019 Western PA Outlaws champ, 2020 Ohio Winged Outlaws Series champ, numerous wins over multiple divisions Sponsors: B&B Wraps, Turtle Bay Lodge, Cypherts Law Care & Tree Service Team Members: Zack Beichner, Jonah Beichner, Ray Beichner
Driver: Konar Loney, 16, of Pleasantville Car Number: 14L Car Owner: Jerry and Amanda Loney Division: Rush Dirt Late Model Racing Background: second year racing Rush Dirt Late Model Racing Accomplishments: finished 13th in points at Raceway 7 Sponsors: Great Lakes Speed Shop, Hilltop Signs and Shirts, Brenda Aul Hairstyling, Loney Farm Team Members: Jerry Loney, Kadan Loney and Kaylee Loney
Driver: Jeff Manners, 62, of Cherrytree Car Number: 16 Car Owner: Jeff and Carrie Manners Division: Vintage Modified Racing Background: five years racing Pro Stock, five years racing Thundercar, and four years racing Vintage Modified Racing Accomplishments: 2003 and 2006 Thundercar points champion at Tri-City Speedway; 2021 points champion with PA Thunder on the Dirt Sponsors: Manners Building Contracting, Carrie’s Trucking Team Members: Jerry Huff, Bob Zuck, Roland Braun
Driver: Charles J. Fry, 79, of Rouseville Jeep Number: 46W Jeep Owner: Charles J. and Kathleen R. Fry Division: Off Road, Old School Racing Background: started in 1970 as a member of Allegheny Jeepers; competed with father and brothers through 1982 Racing Accomplishments: On occasion, won hill, drags and obstacle course, once at Two Mile Run and once at Wilson Farms in Venus Sponsors: Kathleen R. Fry, Jane Bliss Fry, Charles Lee Fry Team Members: Mike Stevenson II, navigator and co-driver for Jeep Bantam Festival
Driver: Jonah Beichner, 8, of Tionesta Car Number: 1 Division: Junior Winged Outlaw Racing Background: Has been watching his dad, Jeremy, and older brother, Zack, at the track and was determined to race himself Racing Accomplishments: 2020 Rookie of the Year, 2020 Junior Wing points champion, numerous race wins Sponsors: B&B Wraps, Turtle Bay Lodge, Cypherts Lawn Care & Tree Service Team Members: Jeremy Beichner, Zack Beichner, Ray Beichner
Driver: Tavis Rice, 23, of Franklin Boat Number: 66-P Boat Owner: Travis Rice Division: 500cc Modified Runabout Racing Background: has been racing since he was 9 years old; been in more than 20 races across the country Racing Accomplishments: finished in Top 10 during Modified nationals Team Members: Darian Senn, Tom Rice, Jen Rice, Ron Harkless, Tyra Rice
Driver: Dave Phillips, 48, of Franklin Car Number: 02 Car Owner: Dave Phillips Division: Vintage Modified Racing Background: has raced V-8 and 4-cylinder Stock Car classes since 1993; second year in Vintage Modified Racing Accomplishments: multiple feature wins, third generation driver Team Members: Joe Phillips, Mike Phillips
Driver: Madyson Kissell-Hoffman, 14, of Oil City Car Number: 18 Car Owner: K. Hoffman Door Division: Predator 350 Racing Background: First year racing; has helped her dad on his Modified racing team Sponsors: K. Hoffman Door Team Members: John Hoffman, Kevin Hoffman, Sandy Hoffman, Donnie Green
Driver: Caleb Bish, 20, of Oil City Car Number: 29 Car Owner: Caleb Bish Division: Senior Predator Sponsors: Bish Heating & Cooling, Bernard’s Electrical Services & Troubleshooting, Griffin Collision & Design Team Members: Norman Griffin, Cam Griffin
Drivers: Aden Boozell, 19, and Quinten Boozell, 15, of Franklin Car Number: 44B Car Owner: Bob Sloss Division: Pro Stock Racing Background: go-kart racing Sponsors: E&K Equipment Inc., Eagle Hoist and Winch, Virgile Iron and Steel, Signature Property Group LLC, Josh Beichtol at Shawgo Real Estate LLC, Les Frickshun Products Inc., Travis Harry Racing Engines Team Members: Bob Sloss, Tim Boozell
Driver: Jamie Tasker, 33, of Kennerdell Car Number: S12 Car Owner: Jamie Tasker Division: Mini Stock Racing Background: sixth year in Mini Stock with SpongeBob as co-pilot Racing Accomplishments: finished in Top 10 in points last season Sponsors: Venango County Co-Op, Night Train Trucking, Wendell August, That Place Eatery, King’s Forest Products, Black Bear Hemp Dispensary, Drake Contracting, Rachel’s Decals Crafts and More Team Members: Justin Bailey, Howard Garlick, Shane Carr, Sierra Bell, Reagan Tasker, Kori Tasker, Peyton Sellers, Jay Layton and my amazing wife, Tricia Tasker, for letting me do this
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