MIKE PETERS TAKES $500-TO-WIN SLEDS & BIKES SPECIAL AT LANCASTER
LANCASTER, NY – Mike Peters of Angola, N.Y. scored his third win of the season at Lancaster National Dragway on 
Friday night as he captured the $500-to-win special for the Hebeler’s Sales Sleds & Bikes class.
Peters claimed victory after Dick Nearhoof left the starting line too soon in the finals and triggered the red light. He is now tied with Alan Fletcher for wins in Bikes & Sleds this season.
The Gasser Racing Series (GRS) made their third visit of the year to Lancaster. Paul Wandt of Tonawanda, N.Y. took the win in GRS Mod thanks to a red light by Lyndsy Payne in the finals. Art Misuraca of Lakeview, N.Y. was victorious in the GRS Gassers aboard his 1934 Ford.
In other Franco’s Pizza Friday Night IHRA action, Robert Weller of Hamburg, N.Y. denied Joe Masullo a second-straight win in Top 8. Weller picked up the win as he narrowly held off Masullo at top end. Wayne Cleveland of Williamsville, N.Y. scored his second win of the season in Mallare Enterprises Top ET over Jason Sobczynski.
Clay Ricketson of East Aurora, N.Y. took the win in McGard Mod ET after a red light by Deanna Nugent in the final round. It’s the eighth win of the season for the Ricketson family in Mod. Nick Morrisey of West Seneca, N.Y. earned his win of the season in Tread City Tire Street ET.
This Friday, August 26 is Truck Night presented by Hunter Truck Sales and Peterbilt Buffalo. There will be special racing classes for dump trucks, semi-trucks, pick-up trucks and SUVs plus a full card of Franco’s Pizza IHRA Drag Racing.
About Lancaster National Speedway & Dragway: Founded in 1959, Lancaster National Speedway and Dragway is a multi-use facility located on 77 acres just outside of metropolitan Buffalo, N.Y. The facility features a 1/8-mile drag strip, a 1/2-mile oval track and hosts several non-motorsports events such as car shows and concerts. For the latest information on Lancaster National Speedway & Dragway check out our website www.lancasternationalspeedway.com. Additional information for racers and fans can be found on our Facebook page (www.facebook.com/LancasterSpeedway) and on Twitter (@LancasterSpdwy).
RESULTS (Driver, hometown, vehicle, reaction time, dial-in, elapsed time and top speed)
Top 8
Winner: Robert Weller (Hamburg, N.Y.) .513 5.13 5.135 seconds, 134.41 mph
Runner-up: Joe Masullo (Buffalo, N.Y.) .512 5.07 5.093 seconds, 134.50 mph
Mallare Enterprises Top ET
Winner: Wayne Cleveland (Williamsville, N.Y.) 1923 Ford T-Bucket .525 5.77 5.780 seconds, 115.07 mph
Runner-up: Jason Sobczynski (Lancaster, N.Y.) .535 6.43 6.454 seconds, 100.86
mph
Gasser Racing Series Mod
Winner: Paul Wandt (Tonawanda, N.Y.) 1964 Chevrolet Nova .458 6.01 6.045 seconds, 114.15 mph
Runner-up: Lyndsy Payne (Gasport, N.Y.) 1972 Plymouth Barracuda .266 Foul
Gasser Racing Series Gassers
Winner: Art Misuraca (Lakeview, N.Y.) 1934 Ford .522 6.74 6.712 seconds, 100.50 mph
Runner-up: Dan Brockway (Lewiston, N.Y.) 1964 Mercury Comet .494 Foul
McGard Mod ET
Winner: Clay Ricketson (E. Aurora, N.Y.) 1974 Dodge Dart .509 9.59 9.569 seconds, 69.24 mph
Runner-up: Deanna Nugent (W. Seneca, N.Y.) 1979 Buick Regal .469 Foul
Hebeler’s Sleds & Bikes
Winner: Mike Peters (Angola, N.Y.) 1980 Kawasaki .536 5.63 5.657 seconds, 121.32 mph
Runner-up: Dick Nearhoof (Wheatfield, N.Y.) 1990 Kawasaki .482 Foul
Tread City Tire Street ET
Winner: Nick Morrissey (W. Seneca, N.Y.) .565 10.49 10.481 seconds, 66.18 mph
Runner-up: Mason Fix (Amherst, N.Y.) .560 9.59 9.569 seconds, 69.24 mph
