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Jeff Rine Puts
Exclamation Point On MACS 'TC Warehouse Late Model Spring Championship'
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Bedford, PA (May 26, 2008) It's been a long time coming for Danville, PA's Jeff Rine to claim his career first MACS victory worth $5,000 in the 'TC Warehouse Late Model Spring Championship' at the Keifer Motorsport promoted Bedford Speedway, Bedford, PA. Rine has been close to winning a Mid-Atlantic Championship Series event on numerous occasions, but on this night, he was not to be denied as he lead all 50 laps. World of Outlaws Late Model Series standout Rick Eckert and Rine led the anxious 26-car starting field to green with Eckert gaining a slight advantage as the thundering field barreled out of turn two. Eckert's lead was negated though as Randy Burkholder's mount spun to a stop in turn three. Rick and Jeff again brought the pack out of turn four with Rine finally gaining the upper-hand after a drag down the back chute with Eckert. Rine stretched his lead to over ten car length's by the seventh circuit but that is when Eckert and his C.J. Rayburn Chassis found a line that would close the gap by lap 10. As Eckert closed on the leader, Rine closed in on lapped traffic. By lap 12, Rine was dealing with lapped traffic as 'Scrub' patiently waited for an opportunity to shuffle the leader to second. The lead duo methodically worked their way through traffic while third and fourth place contestants, reigning MACS Champion, Jason Covert and Gary Stuhler slowly inched their way closer. Eckert looked both inside and outside of Rine but couldn't find an opening big enough to make his move on the leader. Rick's assault was slowed on lap 22 for 2008 AlturnaMATS. Rookie of the Year candidate Ron Delano Jr. came to a halt in turn four. During the ensuing Just as the leaders passed the start finish line, Bo Feathers, Scott LeBarron, Doug Horton, and Jack Pencil all got together coming out of the fourth corner to bring out the third caution. The single-file restart had Rine pulling Covert, Stuhler, Eckert and 12th place starter Scott Haus to the green. Haus used the high line to get around Eckert for fourth and carried his momentum down the long Bedford Speedway backstretch to get along side of Covert for third. Covert was able to fend off Haus challenges for the position as Eckert blasted underneath Haus. Eckert, just like Haus, used his momentum to snag fourth while pulling to Covert's door panel for third. Eckert finally had the set-up he wanted, making the pass relegating Covert to fourth just as another AlturnaMATS Rookie of the Year contender, Mike Altobelli Jr. spun in turn two. With 28 laps in, it was still Rine leading the way over the 'The Beast of the East', Gary Stuhler, Eckert, Haus and Covert rounding out the top five. As racing resumed, Rine and Stuhler stayed out front leaving Haus and Eckert t battle for third. Eckert eventually scored the position and pulled away from Haus as Covert maneuvered his way back around Haus to re-claim fourth. On lap 36 the final caution flag flew for D.J. Troutman who spun his mount in turn four. At this juncture, Rine appeared untouchable as he started to slightly pull away from Stuhler and the field. Haus, had expended his tire coming through the field and continued to fade as Steve Everhart recovered from his lap 22 spin to move into the fifth. Stuhler stayed glued to Rine for the remained 12 laps but was never close enough to mount a serious charge for the win. Rine, fist held high as he took the checkers, scored his first MACS career win. Rine was closely followed by Stuhler, Eckert, Covert, and Everhart. Haus held on for sixth over 2008 AlturnaMATS. Rookie of the Year contenders Greg Fetters and Coleby Frye, Jeff Miller, and Jeremy Miller rounded out the top ten. Event Recap: MACS Late Models at Bedford Speedway, Event title: 'TC Warehouse Late Model Spring Championship' Finish / Start / Car # / Driver Name / Payoff 1. (2) #92 : Jeff Rine - $5,000.00 2. (5) #90 : Gary Stuhler - $3,000.00 3. (1) #24 : Rick Eckert - $2,000.00 4. (4) #43A : Jason Covert - $1,500.00 5. (18) #15E : Steve Everhart - $1,250.00 6. (12) #33 : Scott Haus - $1,110.00 7. (3) #39 : Greg Fetters. - $1,050.00 8. (8) #F1 : Coleby Frye. - $1,000.00 9. (6) #57 : Jeff Miller - $850.00 10. (11) #24M : Jeremy Miller - $700.00 11. (16) #21D : Dan Stone - $600.00 12. (14) #83R : Scott Rhodes - $575.00 13. (20) #E1 : Mike Balzano - $550.00 14. (10) #8L : Scott LeBarron - $525.00 15. (21) #14P : Jack Pencil - $500.00 16. (13) #77 : Randy Burkholder - $475.00 17. (24) #5W : Waylon Wagner - $450.00 18. (7) #0 : Ron Delano, Jr.. - $425.00 19. (15) #151 : D.J. Troutman - $400.00 20. (17) #79 : Mike Altobelli, Jr.. - $400.00 21. (22) #D1 : Bo Feathers - $400.00 22. (9) #46- Doug Horton - $400.00 23. (21) #21 : Matt Lux - $400.00 24. (25) #17 : Nick Dickson - $400.00 25. (26) #17J : Wayne Johnson - $400.00 26. (19) #55 : Brian Booze - $400.00 Car Count: 45 Time of the Event: 39 Minutes: 56 Seconds Caution Laps: Complete, 22 (2), 24, 28, 36, Lead Changes: 1 Lap Leaders: 1-50 Rine Red Flags: 0 Chase Decals Hard Luck Driver: Doug Horton $100 Gift Certificate: 2008 MACS Shock the Clock Time Trials presented by AlturnaMats . Time Trials: Car # / Driver Name / Time 22A - Donald Lingo, Jr. 20.336 F1 - Coleby Frye 20.588 24 - Rick Eckert 20.667 E1 - Mike Balzano 20.694 90 - Gary Stuhler 20.698 14P - Jack Pencil 20.701 39 - Greg Fetters 20.710 57 - Jeff Miller 20.714 5K - Kirk Ryan, Jr. 20.724 L8 - Norman Short Jr. 20.728 92 - Jeff Rine 20.742 43A - Jason Covert 20.811 0 - Ron Delano 20.824 46 - Doug Horton 20.829 17 - Nick Dickson 20.849 15E - Steven Everhart 20.858 8L - Scott LeBarron 20.886 8A - Alan Sagi 20.901 151 - D.J. Troutman 20.945 D1 - Bo Feathers 21.069 55 - Brian Booze 21.073 83R - Scott Rhodes 21.084 5 - Chuck Clise 21.128 33 - Scott Haus 21.164 77 - Randy Burkholder 21.195 24M - Jeremy Miller 21.234 21 - Matt Lux 21.267 17J - Wayne Johnson 21.306 56 - Russell King 21.320 M1 - Andy Martz 21.336 02 - Tony Lombardi 21.410 21D - Dan Stone 21.433 31J - TJ Wright 21.476 20 - Shaun Claar 21.485 79 - Mike Altobelli 21.552 W1 - Chris Harr 21.562 49Z - Eric Zembower 21.671 06 - Mike Lupfer 21.747 43 - Thomas Decker, Jr. 22.067 15X - Shane Beegle 22.082 5W - Waylon Wagner 22.146 03 - Doug Ishler 22.432 25S - Derek Sala 22.856 46S - Matt Sala 23.039 3 - Tom Baker NT Donald Lingo Jr. was awarded a $200 Gift Certificate from Alturnamats. plus a $100 Gift Certificate from Impact Graphics for being Fast Qualifier. Bedford Speedway Track Record is 19.961 and held by Steve Francis. Bazell Fuels presents the Sunoco Race Fuels 1st B Main : 1. Mike Altobelli, Saxton, PA; 2. Brian Booze, Marion, Pa.; 3. Matt Lux, Franklin, PA; 4. Waylon Wagner, Lewistown, Pa.; 5. Russell King, Bristol, Ohio; 6. Kirk Ryan, Jr., Lewisberry, Pa.; 7. Tony Lombardi, Warren, OH; 8. TJ Wright, Imler, Pa.; 9. Thomas Decker, Jr., Tyrone, PA; 10. Derek Sala, JNJ Motorsports Media presents the Keizer Wheels 2nd B Main : B-Main 02 -- 1. Steven Everhart, Hoosier Tire Mid-Atlantic presents the Hoosier Tire Heat Race #1: 1. Gary Stuhler, Dave Poske Performance Parts presents the Rocket Chassis Heat Race #2: 1. Doug Horton, Lias Tire Racing Division presents the American Racer Heat Race #3: 1. Jeff Rine, Bert Transmissions presents the ATL Fuel Cells Heat Race #4: 1. Jason Covert, MACS FACTS: Four heats were held for 45 drivers from six states including: Rine drives the Elbin Racing owned Metzler Auto Truck and Trailer / Jeff's The field included three current or past MACS Champions. The feature field contained 10 previous MACS A-Main winners. The Series has had 67 different winners thus far in 205 events. The win was Rine's first Career win with the series. Series career win leader board: 1.) Todd Andrews - 17; 2.) Chub Frank -16; 3.) Gary Stuhler -13; 4) Jeremy Miller : 11; 5) Jackie Boggs - 11; 5) Robbie Blair : 10; 6.) Lynn Geisler - 8, 7.) Davey Johnson - 7; 9.) Mike Balzano : 6; 10) Bob Close, Bart Hartman and Scott Haus :5 2008 Mid-Atlantic Championship Series Event Winners: April 12 : Allegany County Speedway (Cumberland, MD) - Shane Clanton May 25 : Bedford Speedway ( 2008 Winners thus far: Shane Clanton, Jeff Rine The average car count per event is: 43 61 Different drivers have competed thus far this season. 2008 Mid-Atlantic Championship Series Point Standings: 1. #90 : Gary Stuhler 570 pts. 2. #43A : Jason Covert 550 pts. 2. #24 : Rick Eckert 550 pts. 4. #24M : Jeremy Miller 535 pts. 5. #E1 : Mike Balzano 525 pts. 6. #39 : Greg Fetters . 490 pts. 7. #14P : Jack Pencil 470 pts. 8. #15E : Steve Everhart 460 pts. 9. #5W : Waylon Wagner 455 pts. 10. #F1 : Coleby Frye . 450 pts. AlturnaMats. 'Shock the Clock Time Trail Points #22A : Donald Lingo, Jr. . - 25 #F1 : Coleby Frye . - 20 #24 : Rick Eckert - 18 #E1 : Mike Balzano - 16 #90 : Gary Stuhler - 14 #14P : Jack Pencil - 12 #39 : Greg Fetters - 10 #57 : Jeff Miller - 8 #5K : Kirk Ryan Jr. : 6 #L8 : Norman Short Jr. - 4 WRISCO Aluminum Event Hard Charger Points #15E : Steve Everhart : 13 #E1 : Mike Balzano - 7 #5W : Waylon Wagner - 7 #33 : Scott Haus - 6 #14P : Jack Pencil - 6 #21D : Dan Stone - 5 #90 : Gary Stuhler : 3 #83R : Scott Rhodes : 2 #92 : Jeff Rine : 1 #24M : Jeremy Miller : 1 #D1 : Bo Feathers : 1 #17 : Nick Dickson : 1 #17J : Wayne Johnson - 1 |
