Haus Nails “Bedford MACS Attack 50”

Haus Nails “Bedford MACS Attack 50”

posted by Admin on 02/03/08

Veteran, Scott Haus, Hamburg, PA nailed his fifth career A Main win with the Series at the Keifer and Mayberry Motorsports promoted Bedford Speedway, Bedford, PA claiming the $5,000 top prize.

In victory lane a jubilant Haus stated, “I messed up on the first lap, when I got high in one (turn one) and went from fourth to eighth. We figured we would be better at the end, but when McCreadie got the top three or four cars jammed up (he was developing a flat tire) there at the end I just happened to be running low, and that is what saved me. That’s what got me in the winner’s circle.”

Tim McCreadie and Jeff Rine paced the 24 car field to green with eventual winner Haus in fourth. Rine vaulted into the top spot with McCreadie slotting into second over Jeremy Miller, Rick Eckert and Davey Johnson, with Haus sliding back to eighth. Rine was impressive as the near capacity crowd looked on cheering their hometown driver over McCreadie’s onslaught as he dogged the leader in a fierce battle for the victory.

Rine’s blistering pace found him catching the tail of the field on lap 14 as he tried to shake the attacks of McCreadie who was turning up the wick in his effort for the win. Rine continued to lead to the first caution of the event on lap 25 for former Series champion Denny Chamberlain. Rine regrouped the field with McCreadie still reigning in the runner-up spot over Miller, Eckert, and Johnson, with Haus clawing his way back up to sixth at this juncture.

Rine fired the field at the cone with McCreadie showing him his nose as the field hauled it into turn one. Rine running the high side powered out of turn two back in front. Another quick caution occurred just one lap later as Jack pencil looped his mount in turn three. Rine again was unflinching as T-Mac was applying extreme pressure on the restart. At the lead the duo was putting on a driving clinic while being pursued by Miller, Eckert and Haus.

With just 15 laps remaining Rine was still leading over McCreadie, Miller, Haus, and Eckert. On lap 38 McCreadie made his move for the lead and victory as he edged door-handle to door handle with the leader going in to turn one. Rine again went to the high side trying to fight off the challenge, but this time McCreadie had the move nailed as he captured the lead going down the back stretch. McCreadie led Rine, Miller, Haus, and Johnson through lap 41. Coming out of turn four on lap 42 McCreadie started to develop a flat. With competition dead on his heels the lead quartet was jammed up as they sailed across the start finish line four wide. Haus catapulted from fourth to first in the shuffle over Miller, Rine, Johnson and Eckert as McCreadie’s mount coasted to a halt in turn two bringing out the third and final caution.

Haus, the new leader paced Miller, Rine, Johnson and Eckert back to the stripe with eight laps to go. Haus fought off all the challenges on his way to the checkers taking the win over Miller, Rine, in one of his best Series finishes, Johnson and Eckert.

The next tier of five included Series point leader, Jason Covert, ASI Racewear Hard Charger, Jim Bernheisel, who started sixteenth; Scott Rhodes; defending Series Champion, Mike Balzano; and Steve Shaver.

Event Recap:

Sue Stevenson Photography presents the AFCO Racing Products “Shock the Clock” MACS Time Trials
Impact Graphics $100 Gift Certificate to Fast Qualifier Tim McCreadie plus $100 cash from Gary Deem in honor of his bother Robert memory.

Bedford Speedway Track Record was 20.344 held by Davey Johnson 2001 and is now held by Tim McCreadie at 20.098 seconds.

Time Trials:
Car # - Driver Name
39 - Tim McCreadie 20.098
24 - Rick Eckert 20.305
30 - Steve Shaver 20.423
24M - Jeremy Miller 20.424
19J - Davey Johnson 20.488
14P - Jack Pencil 20.523
33 - Scott Haus 20.617
92 - Jeff Rine 20.754
43A - Jason Covert 20.761
90 - Gary Stuhler 20.794
31 - Denny Chamberlain 20.834
17E - Lance Elson 20.924
E1 - Mike Balzano 20.929
83R - Scott Rhodes 20.937
119 - Jim Bernheisel 21.120
0D - Ron Delano 21.188
17 - Nick Dickson 21.191
12 - Devin Friese 21.194
17J - Wayne Johnson 21.277
49Z - Eric Zembower 21.330
5K - Kirk Ryan, Jr. 21.333
7T - Dave Troutman 21.394
31J - TJ Wright 21.445
37 - Chuck LaSalle 21.454
15P - Matt Parks 21.483
11J - Keith Jackson 21.483
5E - Chuck Clise 21.542
M1 - Andy Martz 21.619
55 - Steve Campbell 21.858
1 - Chris Harr 21.948
58 - George Beckett 22.169
13D - Jonathan DeHaven 22.184
15 - Jeff Miller 22.360
11L - Jim Leidy 22.611
RG3 - Robert Salathe NT

“Bedford MACS Attack 50”:

Fin. STR Car # Driver Name Payoff
1. 4. 33 Scott Haus $5,000.00
2. 3. 24M Jeremy Miller $2,500.00
3. 2. 92 Jeff Rhine $1,500.00
4. 6. 19J Davey Johnson $1,250.00
5. 5. 24 Rick Eckert $1,150.00
6. 8. 43A Jason Covert $1,100.00
7. 16. 119 Jim Bernheisel $1,050.00
8. 11. 83R Scott Rhodes $1,000.00
9. 13. E1 Mike Balzano $900.00
10. 7. 30 Steve Shaver $800.00
11. 14. 12 Devin Friese $700.00
12. 18. 14P Jack Pencil $600.00
13. 17. 17 Nick Dickson $575.00
14. 12. 0D Ron Delano $550.00
15. 22. 49Z Eric Zembower $525.00
16. 10. 31 Denny Chamberlain $520.00
17. 15. 17E Lance Elson $515.00
18. 23. 11J Keith Jackson y $510.00
19. 9. 90 Gary Stuhler $505.00
20. 1. 39 Tim McCreadie $500.00
21. 21. 15 Jeff Miller $500.00
22. 19. 17J Wayne Johnson $500.00
23. 24. 1 Chris Harr $500.00
24. 20. 7T Dave Troutman $500.00

Car Count: 35
Time of the Event: 27:13
Caution Laps: 25,26,42
Lead Changes: 3
Lap Leaders: 1-37 Jeff Rhine; Tim McCreadie 38-41; Scott Haus 42-50
Red Flags: None
Chase Decals Hard Luck Driver $100 gift certificate Tim McCreadie

WildSide Custom Racing Trailers presents Malcuit Racing Engines Dash King: 1. Tim McCreadie, Watertown, N.Y.; 2. Jeff Rine, Danville, PA; 3. Jeremy Miller, Littlestown, PA; 4. Scott Haus, Hamburg, PA; 5. Rick Eckert, York, PA; 6. Davey Johnson, Greensburg, PA; 7. Steve Shaver, Parkersburg, WV; 8. Jason Covert, York Haven, Pa

Bazell Oil presents the Sunoco Race Fuels 1st B Main: 1. Nick Dickson, Lewistown, Pa.; 2. Wayne Johnson, Hancock, MD; 3. Jeff Miller, Bedford, Pa.; 4. George Beckett, New Paris, Pa.; 5. TJ Wright, Imler, Pa.; 6. Steve Campbell, Sun Bury, Pa.; 7. Keith Jackson, Odenton, Md.; 8. Kirk Ryan, Jr., Lewisberry, Pa.; 9. Chuck Clise, Frostburg, MD; 10. Robert Salathe, Bedford, PA.

Goddard Performance presents the Warrior Chassis 2nd B Main: 1. Nick Dickson, Lewistown, Pa.; 2. Wayne Johnson, Hancock, MD; 3. Jeff Miller, Bedford, Pa.; 4. George Beckett, New Paris, Pa.; 5. TJ Wright, Imler, Pa.; 6. Steve Campbell, Sun Bury, Pa.; 7. Keith Jackson, Odenton, Md.; 8. Kirk Ryan Jr, Lewisberry, Pa.; 9. Chuck Clise, Frostburg, MD; 10. Robert Salathe, Bedford, PA.

W &W Racing Supplies – Hoosier Tire Mid-Atlantic presents the Hoosier Tire Heat #1 1. Tim McCreadie, Watertown, N.Y.; 2. Jason Covert, York Haven, Pa.; 3. Mike Balzano, Parkersburg, WV; 4. Davey Johnson, Greensburg, PA; 5. Nick Dickson, Lewistown, Pa.; 6. Keith Jackson, Odenton, Md.; 7. Kirk Ryan Jr., Lewisberry, Pa.; 8. Steve Campbell, Sun Bury, Pa.; 9. Jeff Miller, Bedford, Pa..

Dave Poske Performance Parts presents the Rocket Chassis Heat #2: 1. Gary Stuhler, Greencastle, PA; 2. Scott Rhodes, Somerset, PA; 3. Devin Friese, St. Thomas, PA; 4. Rick Eckert, York, PA; 5. Dave Troutman, Hyndman, PA; 6. Jack Pencil, Bedford, PA; 7. Jim Leidy, New Enterprise, Pa.; 8. Matt Parks, Three Springs, Pa.; 9. Chris Harr, Imler, PA.

Lias Tire Racing Division presents the American Racer Heat #3: 1. Denny Chamberlain, Lost Creek, WV; 2. Scott Haus, Hamburg, PA; 3. Steve Shaver, Parkersburg, WV; 4. Jim Bernheisel, Lebanon, PA; 5. Wayne Johnson, Hancock, MD; 6. Chuck Clise, Frostburg, MD; 7. TJ Wright, Imler, Pa.; 8. George Beckett, New Paris, Pa.; 9. Robert Salathe, Bedford, PA.

GRT Chassis presents the ATL Fuel Cells Heat #4: 1. Jeff Rine, Danville, PA; 2. Ron Delano, Stoystown, PA; 3. Lance Elson, Wellsburg, WV; 4. Jeremy Miller, Littlestown, PA; 5. Eric Zembower, Bedford, PA; 6. Andy Martz, Bedford, Pa.; 7. Jonathan DeHaven, Winchester, VA; 8. Chuck LaSalle, Breezewood, Pa..

MACS FACTS:
• Four heats were held for 35 drivers from five states include: Maryland, New York; Pennsylvania, Virginia, and West Virginia.
• Haus drivers the Robert Mapes owned Beech Creek Motorsports Rocket Monte Carlo, powered by a 415 Chevrolet mounted with Hoosier tires. His supporters include: Beech Creek Motorsports, Salem RV.
• The field included 3 of the current or past MACS Champions: Balzano (05); Pencil (02); and Chamberlain (97-98).
• The feature field contained 12 previous MACS A Main winners.
• The Series has had 58 different winners thus far in 171 events.
• 12 out of the top 20 in points were present.
• This was Haus’ fifth career win with the Series and first the 2000 racing season when he collected three. Series career win leader board: 1.) Todd Andrews - 17; 2.) Chub Frank -15; 3.) Gary Stuhler -13; 4) Jackie Boggs-10; 5) Robbie Blair-9; 6.) Lynn Geisler-8, 7.) Davey Johnson -7; 8.) Jeremy Miller – 6; 9.) Mike Balzano, Bob Close, Bart Hartman and Scott Haus –5
• 2006 Winners thus far: Jeremy Miller (2), Scott Bloomquist, Jason Covert, Scott Haus, and Gary Stuhler.
• The average car count per event is 49
• 158 different drivers have competed in the first three MACS events this season

AFCO “Shock the Clock” Time Trail Points presented Sue Stevenson Photography
Tim McCreadie -25
Rick Eckert - 20
Steve Shaver -18
Jeremy Miller -16
Davey Johnson -14
Jack Pencil -12
Scott Haus -10
Jeff Rine - 8
Jason Covert - 6
Gary Stuhler - 4

Malcuit Racing Engines Dash King’s presented Wild Side Custom Racing Trailers
Tim McCreadie -25
Jeff Rine - 20
Jeremy Miller -18
Scott Haus -16
Rick Eckert -14
Davey Johnson -12
Steve Shaver -10
Jason Covert - 8

ASI Racewear Event Hard Charger Points
Jim Bernheisel – 9 Eric Zembower – 7 Jack Pencil – 6 Keith Jackson – 5 Mike Balzano – 4 Nick Dickson – 4 Scott Haus – 3 Scott Rhodes – 3 Devin Friese – 3 Davey Johnson – 2
Jason Covert – 2 Jeremy Miller – 1 Chris Harr - 1

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