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Mike Bailey Tribute (Courtesy GSP Video)
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GRANDVIEW RACER MIKE BAILEY REMEMBERED, SERVICES SET (Poppa Pepper photo)
He sat in the No. 81 NASCAR 358 Modified, the same car he drove to an impressive second place finish at Grandview on Saturday night, anxious to see if he could get a win.
Mike Bailey had been away from stock car racing at Grandview for a few seasons. He got back in the Dennis and Joanne Bailey owned Modified several weeks back. It was a struggle for a while but this past Saturday it all seemed to come together with the second place finish.
On Tuesday night Mike had earned a starting spot in the Thunder on the Hill Modified feature and sat in his race car on the track waiting for the event to get the green flag. Suddenly the veteran racer slumped over the steering wheel. Emergency crews rushed to his aid. He was quickly removed from the car and rushed to the hospital. He was pronounced dead a short time later.
The good natured racer, 39, was popular with fans and racers. He had one feature win to his credit in the NASCAR 358 Modifieds and was always considered a threat to finish up in a top spot.
The Bailey Family, including Mike’s parents Randy and Donna Bailey, have been huge supporters of the sport going back many years.
Mike, who made his home in Kutztown as did much of the Bailey family, leaves behind a wife, Melissa and three children (Madison, Eli and Reese).
Bruce and Teresa Rogers, owners of Grandview Speedway along with Thunder on the Hill promotional partners Bob and Donna Miller along with all involved with auto racing at Grandview extend their deepest sympathies to the Bailey Family.
“It is such a shock to have someone that you have seen grow up in the sport, a fixture over the years at our track, pass away at such a young age,” said Bruce Rogers. “He will be missed by all that are involved with racing at Grandview.”
The viewing for Mike Bailey is set for Monday, August 3 with calling time being 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Ludwig Funeral Home, 333 Greenwich St. Kutztown, PA. Calling time will again take place at 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, August 4th with services taking place at 11:00 a.m.
From: Ernie Saxton
Public Relations for Grandview Speedway
267.934.7286
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NAPA Auto Parts Dutch Classic at the JeffreyHogueRealtor.com Action Track USA on the Kutztown Fairgrounds (Dennis Takacs photos)
DNQ: Nick Baer, Brandon Grosso.
DNQ: Molly Chambers, Pat Bealer, Richie Hitzler, Shawn Rooney, Joe Plunkett, Dave Dimaio, Shane Linderman, Matt Roselli, Dave Ogin, John Vreeland, Mackenzie Harper, Jake Smith, Chris Grbac.
NAPA Auto Parts All Star Slingshots Dutch Classic, 30 laps: 1.Dylan Hoch, 2.Louden Reimert, 3.Chris Kurtz, 4.Cody Kline, 5.Kyle Gruber, 6.Kurt Bettler, 7.Kassidy Kreitz, 8.Brett Bieber, 9.Dillon Steuer, 10.Anthony Raisner, 11.Dave Carraghan, 12.William Mohring, 13.Larry Raifsnider, 14.Seth Spayd, 15.Joe Nemeth, 16.Tayllor Schoenly, 17.Austin Stufflet, 18.Matt Miller, 19.Dylan Swinehart, 20.John Gilroy, 21.Dakota Kohler, 22.Joe Toth, 23.Austin Silfee, 24.Don Schmidt, 25.Travis Bieber, 26.Nick Delcampo, 27.Daniel Morgiewicz.
DNQ: Lee Schantzenbach, Donny Hockman, Jake Bedell, Jeff Kemp, Jerry Stark, Jordan Knepp, Madyson Pacheco, Robert Schlenker, Joey Vaccaro, Blaire Schoenly, Joey Galloway.
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KUTZTOWN ACTION (Dennis Takacs photos)
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JEFF STRUNK & BRAD BRIGHTBILL (Dennis Takacs photo)
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BIG DIAMOND RESULTS (Bruce Thomas photos)
Lias Tire 358 Modified Feature Results - 1.Scott Albert 2. Colt Harris 3. Kyle Follweiler 4. Kevin Beach Jr. 5. Duane Howard 6. Rick Laubach 7. Andy Burkhart 8. Billy Pauch Jr. 9. John Willman 10. Ray Swinehart 11. Meme DeSantis 12. Joe Mooney 13. Steve Searock 14. Heath Metzger 15. Shawn Fitzpatrick 16. Paul Moyer 17. Kent Reinart 18. Jimmy Bobbit Jr. 19. Justin Grim 20. Jared Umbenhauer
Savage 61 Roadrunners Feature Results - 1. Chuck Fayash 2. Jim Kost 3. Jesse Krsnitsky 4. TJ Fitzpatrick 5. Terry Kramer Jr. 6 Devin Trexler 7. Elvin Brennan 8. Tim Fitzpatrick 9. Chris Natale 10. Shon Elk 11. TJ Kennedy 12. Tim Spesak 13. Chris Reichert 14. Chris Holland 15. Dave Long Jr. 16 Andrew Buchinski 17. Bruce Ditzler 18. John Schlauch 19. Kris Ney DNS - Fred Everly
Slifko Fabrications Street Stock Feature Results - 1. Jim Somer 2. Rich Bossinger 3. Chris Derr 4. Mike Radocha 5. Jeremy Becker 6. Dave Kemp 7. Jasen Geesaman
TSRS Feature Results - 1. Tyler Reeser 2. Joe Kata 3. Stephanie Stevens Dodson 4. Mike Haggenbottom 5. Adam Carberry 6. Scott Ellerman 7. Tim Tanner Jr. 8. Joe Kay 9. Erin Statler 10. Jason Rochelle 11. Karl Freyer 12. Keith Anderson 13. Tony Smolenyak 14. Alex Potosky 15. Darran Miller 16. Bill Jones Jr. 17. Zack Burd 18. John Martin 19. Terry Schaeffer 20. Mike Esposito 21. Sam Lieberman 22. Cody Flach 23. Jonathon Jones
Enduro Results - 1. Bob “MadDog” Wink 2. Chuck Detweiler 3. Chuck Keely 4. Gary Landis 5. Ryan Berger 6. Chris Angstady 7. Robert Willman
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GRANDVIEW SPEEDWAY RESULTS (SDS PHOTOS)
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EXCELLENT JOB GRANDVIEW FOR MIKE BAILEY TRIBUTE! (SDS Photos)
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Seane's 1st Annual Catfish Tournament Memorial
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JEFF STRUNKS DUELS IT OUT WITH MEME DESANTIS (Bruce Thomas photo)
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RANDY BAILEY (SDS Photo)
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Article 2
Bechtelsville, PA– On Tuesday July 28, 2015 Grandview Speedway lost Modified driver Mike Bailey. As Mike was on the track getting ready to line-up for a special mid-week event he had a medical issue and passed away later that night. On Saturday night Grandview had a memorial for Mike as the Bailey's have been racing at the track since the 1970's, Mike was the son of Randy and was driving for his Uncle Dennis and Aunt Joanne this year, he was 39 years old.
The racing started after the ceremony concluded. Dan was in the second heat starting in the 7th position for 8 lap race. The race went non-stop as Dan moved forward and finished 4th at the checkered.
G & H Motorsports team members of Scott Green, Cathy Green, Debbie Dutter, Jesse Bivins, Bob Higginbotham and Brett Higginbotham prepared the Farmer's Insurance #46, as Jim Alexander was a spectator with a broken ankle suffered last Sunday July 26th. Get Well Soon Jim!
Starting 9th in the 25 Lap NASCAR BRC Late Model feature Dan took the green and quickly moved towards the front. At the first caution, on lap 4 Dan was running 4th. The restart had Dan follow Drew Weisser #19, Lou Egrie Jr #4e and Randy Stoudt #10 for several laps as the caution flag came out a couple times. Stoudt dropped out during a lap 6 caution with mechanical issues. Dan stayed in the 3rd spot until lap 15 when he was able to drive under Weisser for second. Dan ran second for 5 laps until last weeks winner and point leader Chuck Schultz #1 was able to get by him and then Egrie Jr to take the win and continue the point lead. Congratulations to Schultz for his 4th win of the season. Dan finished 3rd and continues to be 4th in points.
G & H Motorsports had a couple sponsors make an appearance to the track to watch Dan race during the night. Ed Mann and Mike Grogan from Hot Rod Processing and Linda and Dave Deeney from Linda's Hair Techniques all made the trip to Bechtelsville PA. We did hear that all had a great time and want to make a return trip as soon as they can.
Next event for the G & H Motorsports team is Saturday August 8, 2015 at Just Mom's Ice Cream and Grille, 1050 N Manor Rd, Honey Brook, PA for a meet and greet from 11 AM to 3 PM, before heading to Grandview Speedway in Bechtelsville, PA as racing starts at 7:30 PM.
Make sure you check out Dan's Facebook Page at www.facebook.com/dangreen46 and the G & H Motorsports Website www.DanGreen46.com. Make sure you head over to YouTube and check out Dan Green's YouTube Channel www.youtube.com/channel/UCzr0kqCybhBN5udpdV0mzfQ.
G & H Motorsports thanks all of our sponsors for the 2015 racing season; HOTROD Processing of Bethlehem, PA; Scott Select Pre-Owned Cars of West Chester, PA: Bernheisel Race Components - LAZER X Chassis of Jonestown, PA; Andrew Toothman – AMSOIL Dealer; Ken's Towing of Coatesville, PA; Farmer's Insurance, Book Agency of Downingtown, PA; Scott Chevrolet of Allentown, PA; SquireSide CAFE of New Holland. PA; Just Mom's Ice Cream and Grille of Honey Brook, PA; Linda's Hair Techniques of Avondale, PA; Little Anthony's Pizza and Grille of Honey Brook, PA; Auman Photography of Pottstown, PA; Brett Higginbotham Web Design of Glenmoore, PA; WIX Filters; NGK Spark Plugs and SLK Print Shop of West Chester, PA
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Diamond State 50 Postponed Due To Weather
Due to a forecast of 60 percent chance of rain and severe thunderstorms for Tuesday afternoon/evening, Delaware International Speedway promoter Charlie Cathell and Short Track Super Series Fueled By Hi-Tek organizer Brett Deyo have collectively postponed the ‘Diamond State 50’ from its original Tuesday date to Wednesday, August 5.
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R.I.P. MIKE BAILEY (Bruce Thomas photo)
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BRETT BIEBER (SDS Photo)
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KEVIN HIRTHLER (Bruce Thomas photo)
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NATHAN MOHR (SDS Photo)
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DELAWARE DIAMOND STATES 50 RESULTS
Did Not Qualify: Norman Short, Dana Walker.
Crate 602 Sportsman Feature Finish (25 Laps): BRAD TRICE ($1,000), Carson Wright, Kevin Sockriter, Richie Wilson, Jordn Justice, Dwayne Crockett, Bryan Brasure, Devin Dodson, Scott Hitchens, Wesley Smith, Brandon Grosso, Brett Ballard, Brandon Watkins, Matt Stangle, Matt Smith, Dylan Betts, Brian Hitz, Jeff Marker, Freddy Massey.
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TODD SMITH (Bruce Thomas photo)
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BRANDON WHITMOYER (SDS Photo)
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