Short Track Super Series Opens Northeast Modified Season With Three Winners at Port Royal
110 cars competed at Port Royal Speedway's Speed Showcase featuring the Bob Hilbert Sportswear Short Track Super Series on Friday night. The event served as qualifying night for Saturday's $12,000-to-win finale.
Loudon Reimert, Matt Sheppard, and Billy Pauch Jr. won the STSS Modified heat races. The event also featured four Sportsman prelims and two Pro Stock heats.
Dirt track racing field lineup
Modified Heat Winners & Results:
- Heat 1: Louden Reimert, followed by Peter Britten and Alex Yankowski
- Heat 2: Matt Sheppard, with Matt Stangle and Brandon Grosso completing the top 3
- Heat 3: Billy Pauch Jr., ahead of Mike Mahaney and Ryan Watt
Modified sprint car racing on dirt
Sportsman Heat Winners:
- Heat 1: Paulie Hartwig III
- Heat 2: Travis Hill
- Heat 3: Jesse Hirthler
- Heat 4: Donovan Lussier
Pro Stock Heat Winners:
- Heat 1: Andy Graves
- Heat 2: Luke Horning
Saturday's Schedule & Pricing:
- Gates open: 12 PM
- Hot laps: 2 PM
- General Admission: $35
- Students (13-17): $15
- Children 12 & under: Free
- Pit Admission: $45
The Saturday program includes B-mains for non-qualified competitors, plus main events for:
- Big Block Modifieds ($12,000 to win)
- 602 Crate Sportsman ($4,000 to win)
- Pro Stocks ($1,250 to win)
Race driver celebrates milestone at track
Fast Time Awards:
- ATL Fuel Cells Hot Lap Hero ($100): Michael Maresca (18.578 seconds)
- Fastline Performance Hot Lap Hero ($50): James Hill (20.955 seconds)