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Path Valley Speedway Race Results – August 17, 2024

Path Valley Speedway hosted the Ron & June O’Donnell Memorial race on Saturday, with thrilling outcomes across multiple categories.

In the Cisney’s Auto Parts 4 Cylinder Thunder Cars division, Aaron Updegraff clinched first place, followed by Charlie Stallman and Kenny Hill. The race witnessed multiple cars not finishing, including Jeremy Ott and Brock Foster, with William Sterner being disqualified.

The T.A. Ward Construction 270 Sprints saw Cory Myers emerge victorious, with Jason Houtz and Craig Myers rounding out the top three. The sprint category also saw its share of cars unable to finish the race, including Dakota Yeingst and Jamie Connelly.

PASS 305 Sprints was dominated by Kruz Kepner, with Drew Young and Kyle Hart following closely. The event was tough for several racers, including John Walp and Owen Dimm, who did not finish.

Macri Concrete 600 Sprints had Cole Dewease taking the top spot, with Jim Young and Brent Shearer completing the top three. This race also had its challenges, with multiple drivers, including Taylor Smith and Dawson Walls, not finishing.

Lastly, in the Cordell Construction Limited Late Models, Michael Walls won, followed by Randy Burkholder and Kyle Moser. The race was marked by several non-finishers, including Cuyler Upperman and John Moser.

Path Valley Speedway, located at 17911 Dry Run Road in Spring Run, PA, continues to be a favorite venue for local racing enthusiasts. For more details on upcoming races and track information, visit the Path Valley Speedway website.

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