Tough Finish Still Nets Brett Top Spot In Points; 2011 SPORTSMAN CHAMP!

On a cold and windy night in Upstate New York, the high banks of Lebanon Valley was able to heat up the with the final points night for several classes. When all was set and done, Brett Haas was able to outdistance Steve Meilleur for his first-career Sportsman track title. In doing so, the 17-year-old Pittsfield, MA pilot became the youngest open-wheel division champion in track history. Read More

3rd For Brett As Houghtaling Wins

Our Sportsman feature saw Alan Houghtaling take his new car after a bad wreck a couple weeks back to victory on Saturday. The car was on rails and he never faltered even when pressured by Cullen Howe who finished second followed by our current high point leader Brett Haas vying for a top spot. Sportsman 20 Lap Feature: 1) Alan Houghtaling, 2) Cullen Howe, 3) Brett Haas, 4) Steve Meilleur, 5) Frank Harper, 6) Sean Mandel, 7) Brian Sandstedt, 8) Kim Herrick, 9) Olden Dwyer, 10) Dylan Gibson, 11) Paul Knox, 12) Chad Pierce, 13) Kolby Schroder, 14) Mike Jeske, 15) Ryan Darcy, 16) Kevin Petrucci, 17) Ron Dwyer

Nice 3rd For Point Leader At Lebanon Valley

Earlier in the night, the LV Sportsman completed their 20 lap feature event with the #3 of Kim Herrick powering out to the early lead, and holding on for the win over a distant 2nd of Brian Sandstedt. Brett Haas battled to finish 3rd followed by Olden Dwyer and Chad Pierce to complete the top 5. SPORTSMAN RESULTS (20 LAPS): 1)Kim Herrick, 2)Brian Sandstedt, 3)Brett Haas, 4)Olden Dwyer, 5)Chad Pierce, 6)Steve Meilleur, 7)Frank Harper, 8)Ryan Darcy, 9)Sean Mandel 10)Cullen Howe, 11)Dylan Gibson, 12)Michael Malloy

Brett Rebounds For 6th To Keep Point Lead

West Lebanon, NY - The LV Sportsman 20 lap shootout was more like a survival match than a feature event. By the end of the event, there were only 8 cars running as attrition and wrecks dwindled the field. At the checkers, Frank Harper crossed the line 1st followed by Steve Meilleur, Dylan Gibson, Kevin Petrucci, and Kim Herrick to complete the top 5 finishers of the unofficial finish at press time. (UNOFFICIAL) LV SPORTSMAN RESULTS (20 LAPS): 1)Frank Harper, 2)Dylan Gibson, 3)Kevin Petrucci, 4)Kim Herrick, 5)Brian Sandstedt, 6)Brett Haas, 7)Ryan Darcy, 8)Chad Pierce, 9)Olden Dwyer, 10)Sean Mandel 11)Ryan Stortini, 12)Cullen Howe, DQ)Steve Meilleur

Nice 2nd Place Run For Brett Saturday

West Lebanon, NY - The Sportsman feature event was chuck full of action as 2 red flags slowed the field for multiple car wrecks and flips. All drivers returned to the pits on their own power, but their cars, not so much. Read More

Another Great Run For Brett; 5th In Main Event!

West Lebanon, NY - In the LV Sportsman 20 lap feature, the #22G of Dylan Gibson jumped out to the early lead, but slowed with mechanical issues on lap 3, handing the lead to veteran Alan Houghtaling. Read More

Point Leader Continues Top 2 Finishes...2nd Again

West Lebanon, NY - In the LV Sportsman, Dylan Gibson brought the field to the green in the 20 lap feature event. But Gibson’s lead was short lived, as the #3 of Kim Herrick charged out to the head of the class by the time they reached the back stretch. Read More

Nice 2nd Place To Back Up Last Week's Win For Brett

West Lebanon, NY - In the LV Sportsman 20 lap feature, the #66 of Sean Mandel powered out to the early lead, but multiple cautions kept the field close to his rear bumper. That left the door open for previous champ Frank Harper to power by on lap 16 to take the lead, and the win in the Sportsman division. Brett Hass crossed the line 2nd, followed Kolby Schroder, Mandel, and Ryan Darcy to round out your top 5 finishers. Read More

Win #2 For Team 55 As Brett Eyes Point Title

West Lebanon, NY - In the LV Sportsman 20 lap feature, Brett Haas powered past the #88 of Ron Dwyer, and the #250 of Alan Houghtaling in the closing laps to score the victory. Brian Sandstedt and Steve Meilleur rounds out the top 5. SPORTSMAN RESULTS (20 LAPS): 1)Brett Haas, 2)Ron Dwyer, 3)Alan Houghtaling, 4)Brian Sandstedt, 5)Kolby Schroder, 6)Steve Meilleur, 7)Chad Pierce, 8)Kim Herrick, 9)Chris Kokosa, 10)Frank Harper, 11)Ryan Darcy, 12)Cullen Howe, 13)Sean Mandel 14)Dylan Gibson, 15)Leo Sousie, 16)Olden Dwyer, 17)Mike Gefke

Wild Night In The Valley Produces Top 5 Finish For Brett

West Lebanon, NY - The LV Sportsman took to the speedway for their 20 lap feature a little earlier in the night with the #250 of Alan Houghtaling sitting at the point when the green flag flew. But Houghtaling’s night once again come up a little short as mechanical issues forced him pitside by late 8. Caution flew for contact between the #25 of Frank Harper and the #122 of Wayne Keys as they rides came to a rest on the front stretch. Read More

Great 3rd Place For Brett As Pierce Gets Win #2 of Career

West Lebanon, NY - In the LV Sportsman, Chad Pierce got past the #12 of Brian Sandstedt by the halfway point to score his first victory of 2011. The #83 of Pierce was followed by Sandstedt, Brett Haas, Bobby Knipe, and Steve Meilluer to complete the top 5 finishers. Read More

Great 4th Place Backs Up Last Weeks Win At LVS For Brett

Dylan Gibson was out front early in the LV Sportsman 20 lap feature event, but Frank Harper put his #25 out front by lap 6 and checked out on the field. Kim Herrick’s #3 put on a late race charge, but it was not enough to challenge Harper, as Frank Harper scores the win, followed by Herrick, Colby Schroeder, Brett Haas, Steve Meilleur. Read More

Win #1 Of Season For Brett and County Auto Wrecking #55 Team

West Lebanon, NY: In the Sportsman 20 lap feature, Ryan Darcy took off to the early lead but by lap 5, Brett Haas made his presence known and took over the top spot. Kolby Schroder and Frank Harper battled back for 2nd, with Schroder completing the pass and setting sail for Haas. Read More

Brett Gets Top 10 Finish After Late Race Issue

West Lebanon, NY: Ryan Darcy brought the LV Sportsman to the green for their 20 lap feature, but once again, the #21 suffered mechanical issues, and dropped off the pace by lap 9. That handed the lead over to the #88JR of Olden Dwyer. Dwyer powered out to the lead and held strong for 10 more circuits with heavy pressure from behind from the #36 of Steve Meilleur and #98 of Kolby Schroder. Read More

6th Place Run Great Way To Start 2011; Schroder Wins Main

West Lebanon, NY: In the season opener for the Sportsman division, Ryan Darcy brought the field to the green aboard his #21. But Darcy’s night ended short as well as he brought out the caution on lap 10. That handed the lead to veteran Alan Houghtaling driving his #250. Read More

7th Place To Cap Off Amazing Season at Lebanon For Team 55

Cullen Howe scored the win in the LV Sportsman for his 2nd of the year, while Jeff Watson locked down another point championship. Sportsman Results (20 Laps) - 1) Cullen Howe, 2) Kim Herrick, 3) Kolby Schroder, 4) Kyle Armstrong, 5) Frank Harper, 6) Chad Pierce, 7) Brett Haas, 8) Jeff Watson, 9) Kyle Hoffman, 10) Steve Meilleur, 11) Brian Sandstedt, 12) Olden Dwyer, 13) Wayne Keyes, 14) Ryan Darcy, 15) Alan Houghtaling

Great 4th Place Run For Brett And the #55 as Meilleur Wins

The LV Sportsman were also on tap for a 20 lap feature event as the #88JR of Olden Dwyer took off to the early lead as the #21 of Ryan Darcy struggled to get up to speed. But Dwyer’s lead was very short lived as the #36 of Steve Meilleur powered past both Darcy and Dwyer for the top spot and began to pull away. Read More

YES!!!! WIN #2 of Career For Brett At Lebanon Valley In the LV Sportsman division, their 20 lap feature event was fairly uneventful as the #89 of Don Kennedy shot out to the early lead with the #88 of Olden Dwyer in his tire tracks. Caution flew on lap 2, bunching the field and allowing the #36 of Steve Meilleur and the #55 of Brett Haas to get a shot at Kennedy. Read More

7th In Sportsman Man as Pierce "FINALLY" Gets First Win

The LV Sportsman took to the speedway for their 20 lap feature event. Out front early was the #21 of Ryan Darcy with the #83 of Chad Pierce right on his rear deck looking for a good lane to pass. Pierce finally made his move on lap 8 as Darcy’s car began to fade. Read More

Another 6th Place For Brett as Harper Wins

In the LV Sportsman division, their 20 lap feature started with Ryan Darcy and Danny Sanchez at the head of the class. Darcy jumper out to the early lead but it was short lived as the #25 of defending champ Frank Harper darted into the top spot by lap 7 and never looked back. Read More

Solid Top 10 as Howe Collects Career First at LVS

In the 20 lap LV Sportsman feature, Cullen Howe in his #70 got off to the early lead from the front row. Lots of action behind Howe was the show as Howe held off even a last lap dash by Chad Pierce to score his first win of 2010. Read More

Nice Runner-Up Finish for Brett as Herrick Takes Checkers

In the LV Sportsman 20 lap feature event, the #3 of Kim Herrick was out front early on with the #88JR of Olden Dwyer hot on her heals. But there was no stopping Herrick from taking the checkers on her first win of 2010. Following Herrick was Brett Haas, Jeff Watson, Kyle Hoffman, and Olden Dwyer to round out the top 5. Read More

Great 4th Place Run For Brett And the #55 as Watson Wins

In the LVS Sportsman feature, Chad Pierce held the top spot from lap 7 to lap 19 ½ until the #22 of Jeff Watson made his move and forced his way into the lead, and the win. Pierce had to settle for 2nd, Steve Meilleur was 3rd, followed by Brett Haas and Frank Harper to complete the top 5 Read More

Team Back on Track...6th Place at LV

In the Sportsman division the #70 of Cullen Howe held off the field until lap 4 as the #22 of Jeff Watson darted out front and stole the show. At the checkers, Watson scores his first win of 2010 followed by Kyle Armstrong, Danny Sanchez, Frank Harper and Brian Sandstedt. Read More

16th For Brett In Main at LVS

In the LV Sportsman, Alan Houghtaling passed Danny Sanchez on lap 14 to take over the top spot for the final half dozen laps to take the win. Sanchez settled for 2nd, Jeff Watson charged from deep in the field to cross the line 3rd, while Chad Pierce and Kolby Schroder rounded out the top 5. Read More

Another Tough Run For Brett and Company

The Sportsman 20 lap feature came to a screeching halt on lap 1 as contact with Frank Harper and Ryan Darcy in the first turn sent Darcy spinning in front of the field collecting multiple cars. Read More

Tough Run For Team 55 After Last Week's Triumph

The LVS Sportsman took to the speedway as well fro their 20 lap feature with Jeff Watson putting his #22 out front early. Behind Watson was a battle for 2nd with Kim Herrick trying to hold off the #16 of Kyle Hoffman for much of the race. Read More

Career Win #1 For Brett and Haas #55 at LVS The Sportsman Division took to the mighty high banks for their 20 lap feature with Chad Pierce out front early. But the caution flew early as Olden Dwyer came to rest in turn 4 after making heavy contact with the wall. Read More

7th, For the Third Straight Week as Schroder Wins at LVS

In the LV Sportsman, Kolby Schroder held off a 6 lap challenge by Kyle Armstrong to take his first win of 2010. Armstrong had to settle for 2nd, while Cullen howe, Olden Dwyer and Steve Meilleur battled to round out the top 5. Read More

Another 7th For Brett as Meilleur Wins

Steve Meiller put on an impressive run as he powered his #36 past Danny Sanchez for the lead on lap 6, and checked out on the field. Even at the checkers, Meiller was gone. Jeff Watson was scored 2nd, Sanchez settled for 3rd, Frank Harper crossed the line 4th, while Chad Pierce was scored 5th. Read More

7th For Brett as Sandstedt Wins Main

In the LV Sportsman then took to the speedway for their 20 lap feature event. This saw Danny Sanchez out front early an in control until his #63 began having handling issues, and he relented the lead to Brian Sandstedt aboard his #12. Read More

Near Win For Brett; Leads Good Portion of Feature and Gets Podium Finish as Hoffman Wins

Danny Sanchez and Brett Haas led a field nearly 20 Sportsman to the green for their 20 laps feature event. Cautions were a plenty in this one as the #55 of Haas got out in front of Sanchez by lap 5. But by lap 9, Kyle Hoffman powered his way past on the top side in turned 4 and took over the top spot. Read More

County #55 Survives Wild Night at LVS for Season Best Finish

The last event on the night was the 20 lap Sportsman main event. Kyle Armstrong was at the point in the first laps before a scare crash brought the field to a 15 minute red flag. Read More

Solid 11th For Team 55 as Houghtaling Flies to Victory

The Sportsman 20 lap feature event saw the #63 of Danny Sanchez out front early over the #250 of Alan Houghtaling. Cautions came early and often in this event as well, as the first was caused when contact between the #3 of Kim Herrick and the #98 of Kolby Schroder sending the #98 pitside for repairs. Read More

9th on Opening Night for Brett as Youngster Olden Dwyer Wins

The night of action wasn’t over, it was just ratcheting up as the Sportsman took the mighty high banks for a special $1,000 to win 20 lap feature event. Right from the start the action was right up front as the #88JR of Olden Dwyer took control but wasn’t gonna get away without a fight. Read More

The Top 5's Keep Rolling on for Brett...4th This Week

The regular Sportsman division followed with their 20 lap feature as well. But this one was pretty much over before it started as several cautions flew to slow the field, but it only delayed the inevitable, as the #00 of Kevin Petrucci scored his first career win. Read More

Another Career Night For Brett; 3rd Place Finish

The Sportsman took to the valley of speed for their 20 lap feature event with the #55 of Brett Haas in control early in the feature. Chad Pierce and Kevin Petrucci were hot on his heals early, but faded with handling issues. Read More

Brett Leads Most of Race Enroute to Career Best Finish

The Budweiser and Hoosier Tire night of racing action also saw the Sportsman division take to the high banks for a caution filled event that saw the #12 of Brian Sandstedt take a violent wreck into the outside turn 2 wall, taking out a section of billboards after making heavy contact with the #16 of Kyle Hoffman. Read More

Steps in Right Direction as Heat Win Leads to Good Feature For Team

A special 20 lap Conklin Limestone $1500 to win Sportsman feature was on tap next. Chris Lynch and Brett Haas brought the field to the green with Lynch taking control early. The caution come out early as two cars collided on the backstretch. Read More

15th For Team 55 at LVS Saturday

The Sportsman 20 lap feature event saw the #12 of Brian Sandstedt power into the lead on lap 3, and didn’t look back. Read More

Top 15 For Brett on July 25th

The Sportsman 20 lap feature event was next up on the docket. Jeff Kelly brought the field to thee green and took control of the top spot early. Read More

Rear End Trouble Hinders Good Run For Brett at LVS

The Sportsman were next up as the 20 lap feature was slowed just 4 times by cautions; but it was not going to deny Kolby Schroder from scoring the flag to flag victory. Kyle Hoffman charged to second, while Chad Pierce settled for 3rd. Alan Houghtaling and Frank Harper completed the top 5. Read More

Another Top 15 for Team 55

The Sportsman 20 lap feature proved to be the show of the night as Jeff Kelly and Brett Haas brought the field to life as the green flag dropped. Haas took control of the field early as Kelly faded with handling issues. Read More

22nd For Brett at Lebanon Valley on June 27th

The Sportsman division was last to complete their 20 lap feature event as the #24 of Kevin Petrucci and the #44 of Jeff Kelly. Petrucci took control of the field until lap 9 when the #87 of Neil Stratton took the point and headed to the checkers. Read More

Brett and Team Grab 15th on June 6th at Lebanon Valley

West Lebanon, NY - The final feature event on the schedule was the 20 lap Sportsman shoot out. Kevin Petrucci and Brian Sandstedt took the field down the front shute for the start. Read More

12th for Brett to Finish off the Month of May at Lebanon Valley

The regular Saturday night Sportsman class had their 20 lap feature event. At the green the #12 of Brian Sandstedt and the #16 of Kyle Hoffman were off and running. But before lap 2, Hoffman took over the top spot. And Hoffman was gone. Read More

Another Top 10 for Team 55 at the Valley of Speed

Then the regularly scheduled program began as the Sayer’s Auto Wrecking and Chatham Printing night started out with the 20 lap Sportsman feature event. At the point it was #17 of Kevin Petrucci and Brett Haas. By turn 1, Haas had the lead but the #63 of Danny Sanchez charged from his 4th starting spot and shot to the lead by turn 3. Read More

First Top 10 of Season for Brett and Team at Lebanon Valley

On the front row was the #122 of Wayne Keyes and the #55 of Brett Haas. At the green, the track was in great shape for hard side by side racing, as Keyes powered down into turn 1 with the lead. But by turn 2, he was second to the #250 of Alan Houghtaling. Read More

Good Start Goes South for Brett and Team 55

Boomer’s Performance and Funplex Funpark also presented the Sportsman 20 lap feature. On the front row at the start was #3 of Kim Lavoy and the #55 of Brett Haas, as the green flag flew. Lavoy powered away quickly to take over the top spot. Read More

Engine Troubles for Brett on Opening Night

Saturday was also the opening night for the Sportsman division. They took to the Valley of Speed for their 20 lap feature event. Chad Pierce and Kim Lavoy brought the field to the green, but the caution flew a few short moments later as the #24 of Kevin Petrucci spun in turn 4, collecting several cars including the #1P of DT Pickard. All would continue except for Pickard with heavy front end damage. Read More

Engine Problems Sideline Brett in Final Race of 2008

At the point of the 30 lap event was the #122 of Wayne Keys along side the #12 of Brian Sandstedt. Read More

First Top 10 of Season by Brett and County Auto Wrecking #55

The Sportsman division was also on tap for a 20 lap feature event. Kolby Schroder and Jeff Kelly were on the front row for the start. Read More

13th at the Valley For Team 55

The Sportsman division took to speedway for their 20 lap feature event with the #2 of Kale Groff took control early, and never gave it up. The caution flew a few times for spinning cars, then for the #80 of Kory Sandstedt, #00 of Chris Kokosa, #25 of Frank Harper. Read More

Best Career Finish For Brett as Fog Rolls Into the Valley

With fog threatening most of the feature events earlier in the night, the special Canaan Auto Supplies $1,000 to win 20 lap feature was on the track with the #122 of Wayne Keys and the #83 of Chad Pierce on the front row. At the drop of the green, Keys jumped out front first to take control of the field. Read More

18th For Brett At the Valley...

The last card on the bill was the Sportsman division 20 lap feature event. At the point was the #3 of Kim Lavoy and the #16 of Kyle Hoffman. The green flag flew and Lavoy powered out front of the field and took control. Read More

20th For Brett On Rainy Night in the Valley

West Lebanon, NY - The Sportsman division took to the high banks for their 20 lap feature event, with the #44 of Jeff Kelly out in front of the field early. The #9 of Ed Harkins settled in for 2nd as the field began a series of cautions that kept the field bunched. Read More

First Top 15 for Brett as Armstrong Grabs Career First Win

Also on tap for the racing faithful was the Sportsman division 20 lap feature event. The #11A of Kyle Armstrong got out front, and stayed there. Read More

Great Showing of Sportmanship by Haas 55 Racing

Brett and Team 55 showed great sportsmanship for a fellow competitor Saturday night. Chris Kokosa had motor troubles in his #00 during middle of the night warm-ups, and was unable to start his car in the feature. In need of a ride, Brett and team offered their Teo #55 to Chris to run the feature, where he ended up finishing 19th. Nice job guys!

Feature #4 and Brett has Solid top 20 Run

The Sportsman division took to the high backs for their 20 lap feature event. Rookie Kevin Petrucci leaped out to the early lead, but the lead was short lived as the #25 of Frank Harper charged from the 3rd row starting spot, to the lead by lap 3. Read More

Brett's On a Roll....

The Sportsman division also slung some dirt on the speedway as they took to the high banks for their 20 lap feature event. Read More

Two-For-Two for Brett on the Season ... Continues to Gain Experience

The Sportsman 20 lap feature was also action packed full of racing excitement. Kevin Lynch aboard the #09 jumped out front early. The caution came out early for the Sportsman too by lap 1. Read More

Brett Qualifies for First Feature on Opening Night

Callanan Industries and Contractor Sales presented opening night of points for the Sportsman class. On the front row of the their 20 lap feature event was rookie Josh Gaylord’s #2B and the #24 of Kevin Petrucci as the green flew. Read More

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