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Baer Finishes 18^th in Mahoning Valley Finale

(LEHIGHTON, PA 11-13-11) A day after bringing home the hardware from Mountain Speedway’s annual awards banquet, Todd Bar and the HB Motorsports team headed to the Mahoning Valley Speedway with the intent to win. Although the teams intentions were well, things didn’t work in their favor and they salvaged an 18^th place finish in the team Modified.

It took nearly two months since twice being rescheduled but the curtain finally came down on the 2011 season at Lehighton’s Mahoning Valley Speedway and judging but the filled grandstands and pit area it was well worth the wait. Read More

Mountain Speedway Crowns 2011 Division Champions

(11/12/2011)- Under the twelfth season of operation with Hazleton’s Joe Callavini at the helm, Mountain Speedway held its annual awards banquet Saturday evening at Genetti’s Inn & Suites in Hazleton, PA.

With five top five finishes along with eleven top tens in thirteen starts, Todd Baer finished second in the overall Modified points standings. Even though he didn’t run all of the races, Baer scored four top five and eight top ten finishes in nine Sport Modified starts and finished fifth in the points standings this season.

Hundreds filled the banquet hall, including crew and friends and family members of racers that competed at the 1/3-mile asphalt oval in St. Johns, PA during the 2011 racing season. Along with the presentation of special awards, the end of the year celebration was held to recognize the top points finishers each of the track’s divisions. Read More

With a Win and a Sixth, Baer Has Exceptional King of the Mountain Weekend

(10/8/2011)- With double points and divisional championships on the line, plenty of racers and fans alike came out to Mountain Speedway on Saturday afternoon for the first day of the 12^th annual “King of the Mountain” (KoTM) event. In a perfect ending to what he would call a disappointing season so far, Todd Baer of New Tripoli, PA held off Rusty Smith to score the $2,000 prize for his first Sport Modified win of the season. With the Late Model championship on the line, Craig Lutz of Miller Place, NY not only took the victory, but also his first career championship in the division. Paul Morgan, Jr. of Mountaintop, PA took his first Factory Stock victory of the season and Matt Janisch not only took the TQ Midget feature win, but he also clinched the championship at the speedway.

Anthony Sesely timed the quickest in Sport Modified time trials and following the redraw, Barry Callavini led the field to the drop of the green flag in the 100-lap event. Read More

Baer Jets From 15^th to 4^th at Mountain Speedway

(9/25, 2011)- After being rescheduled several times since July, Autograph and Camera Day took place for the “A Program” Sunday at Mountain Speedway. Fans received treats and autographs from many of the tracks stars before they had the opportunity so see some great asphalt racing action, which included victories by Matt Hirschman of Northampton, PA, who claimed top honors in the Modified division.

Lenny Fischer led the Modified field to the drop of the green flag in the 40-lap feature. He led the opening circuit over Nick Pecko, Eddie Brunnhoelzl III and Allen Creveling. Read More

Baer Encounters Rough Night at Mahoning

(LEHIGHTON, PA 9-10-11) Tyler Haydt took the lead away from a very impressive running Frankie Althouse just past the midway point and went on to score his fourth Mahoning Valley Speedway Modified win of the season. Earl Paules was second but had nothing for Haydt while Althouse held on for his best finish to date. In scoring the win the Kunkletown driver also padded his point lead with just three races remaining and has his eyes a possible track championship.

For Haydt and everyone else, the night started out in question. Despite perfect racing weather, earlier in the day things were somewhat doubtful about running. Due to the recent flooding from Hurricane Lee, the track just two days before was water stricken. Read More

Todd Baer Nets Another Top 5 at Mountain Speedway

(September 11, 2011)- Ken Vogel, Jr. led the Modified starting grid to the drop of the green flag in the 40-lap event. He led the opening lap over Brian DeFebo, Nick Pecko, Allen Creveling and Todd Baer before the yellow flag flew when Lenny Fischer spun in turns three and four on the fifth lap.

Green flag racing resumed and Pecko, who had just moved to second three laps earlier, took the race lead.

Kyle Ebersole cracked the top five, as did Zane Zeiner in the early going and both tried to reel in the leaders. With 13 laps complete, Pecko continued to lead over Ebersole, Zeiner and DeFebo.

Baer Scores Two Sport Modified Top 10 Finishes Labor Day Weekend

(9/4/20110)- A Labor Day Double Header hit the stage at Mountain Speedway. With double points on the line and in a race that was mainly dominated by Dave Brigati, Barry Callavini of Hazleton, PA pitted early and bided his time Saturday night in the 75-lap Sport Modified feature at Mountain Speedway. As his competition began to fall off, Callavini got up on the wheel and took the race lead with 12 laps remaining to notch his first victory of the season..

Time trails and then a redraw set the field for the 75-lap Sport Modified main event. Dave Brigati set fast time and then proceeded to pull the pole position for the redraw. Read More

Todd Baer Earns Another Top 5 at Mountain

(8/27/2011)- Despite a late afternoon passing shower, the drivers and track crew at Mountain Speedway dried out the racing surface and then completed a three division show in just over an hour and a half Saturday night. When it was all said and done, Bobby Jones of Palmerton. PA stood in victory lane as the Modified victor.

With a scheduled distance of 50-laps, the Modified division drivers took to the track for time trials. One of the biggest surprises of the night was Factory Stock driver, Brandon Oltra, who was behind the wheel of Geary Rinehimer’s Sport Modified, ran the quickest time. Read More

Todd Baer Takes Hard Hit at Mahoning Valley Speedway

(LEHIGHTON, PA 8-20-11) Two of the best Tour-Type Modified drivers in the region waged a high-speed game of "can you top this?" Saturday night at Mahoning Valley Speedway. And when the checkered flag waved over the 100-lap feature, Earl Paules, Jr. took home the $3,000 first-place prize.

Paules, of Palmerton, Pa., spent most of the race battling back and forth with Dover, N.J., ace Don Wagner. The two swapped the lead eight times in a spellbinding battle before Paules pulled ahead for good on a lap 91 restart. The win, worth $3,000, was Paules' fourth at Mahoning this year and his second in the Poker Series. He now has two Aces (wins) and two Kings (seconds) in his quest for the series title. Read More

Todd Baer Earns First Runner up Finish of the Season

(August 13, 2011)-Despite passing showers late in the afternoon, track workers and plenty of racers took to the track Saturday night at Mountain Speedway in an effort to dry the racing surface. The work was successful and the racing went off without a hitch. Kyle Ebersole of Hummelstown, PA drove to the front and then cruised to his second straight Modified victory. Steve Shultz of Drums notched his fourth Street Stock feature win of the season and Cody Roth of Kunkletown, PA steered clear of trouble to score his second FWD main event win of the year.

Allen Creveling led the Modified field to the drop of the green flag in the 40-lap main event. Following two complete restarts without a lap scored on the board, Todd Baer overtook Creveling. Tommy Wanick III ran third, with Barry Callavini and Jim Bojohnny in tow. Read More

Todd Baer Times Second at Mountain, but Ends with Crash

Using a cone racing format and with $2,000 on the line for the winner of the 75-Lap Modified main event Saturday at Mountain Speedway, Kyle Ebersole of Hummelstown stayed clear of trouble and then held off point leader Bobby Jones to score his first race of the season at the speedway.

Time trials were held to set the field for the start of the 75-lap Modified main event and Kyle Ebersole ran the quickest lap, with an impressive 13.307. He redrew the pole and led the opening circuit of the event over Todd Baer, Mike Speeney, Rusty Smith and Ken Vogel, Jr.

The red flag waved on lap three when Dan Speeney spun in turn one. In an attempt to avoid the incident, Dave Schneider also spun and faced oncoming traffic. With nowhere to go, Barry Callavini climbed up the front of Schneider’s car, which launched his machine into the retaining fence. Luckily, Callavini was not injured, but the damage was too severe for him to continue. Read More

Todd Baer Brings Home Top 10 With Damaged Car

(July 16, 2011)- Despite being caught up in a wreck in the early going of the 40-lap Modified feature at Mountain Speedway, Todd Baer salvaged a top 10 finish on Saturday night. Read More

Baer Scores Top 10 at Mahoning Valley

(July 9, 2011) Tyler Haydt has suddenly become the man to beat at Mahoning Valley Speedway as the 26-year old from Kunkletown, fresh off his 100-lap Modified win a week ago, raced to his second straight victory which in the process also padded his point lead.

Haydt’s third win of the year came in a highly competitive feature that through most of the distance saw the front runners faceoff in a tight bunch with the likes of Chip Santee, Don Wagner, John Bennett, Zane Zeiner and Lonnie Haydt all racing under a blanket. Read More

Baer Scores Another Top 10 at Mountain

(July 2, 2011)- After winning one of two Modified heat races earlier in the evening, Dave Schneider started on the pole position for the 40-lap main event. He led the opening lap over fellow heat winner, Ken Vogel, Jr. Nick Pecko held third, followed by Kyle Ebersole and Bobby Jones.

Pecko got by Vogel for the second spot in the early going and then lost the spot to Jones, who clawed his way toward the front. Ebersole followed by Pecko and moved into third on the following lap. Read More

Baer’s Day Ends While Challenging for the Race Lead at Mountain Speedway

(June 25, 2011)- It would be an understatement to say that the Sport Modified feature Saturday night at Mountain Speedway was interesting. In fact, the race itself became a battle of the fittest, and when it was all said and done, while piloting a Sport Modified that is usually driven by his brother William, David Schneider of Northport, NY brought home his first career win in the division.

Dean Ficarro led the Sport Modified field to the drop of the green flag in the 40-lap main before things heated up in a hurry. While fighting a loose condition, Ficarro got out of shape in turn two, which opened the door for several drivers to take the lead. Chip Wanamaker saw an opening, as did Todd Baer. The pair split Ficarro and when he finally spun out on the backstretch it collected not only the two drivers making a bid for the lead, but also Jim Bojohnny and Nick Pecko.

The red flag was thrown for the incident after both Wanamaker and Baer sustained heavy damage. It took a little time for Baer to climb from his car and aside from being shaken up and limping, he didn’t appear to be seriously injured. Read More

Baer Leads Laps and Settles for 6^th at Mountain Speedway

(June 18, 2011)- While behind the wheel of a rocket on Saturday at Mountain Speedway, Bobby Jones of Palmerton, PA took the race lead on lap ten and then held off Rusty Smith to score his second Modified feature event win of the season. Following a great run in the early going, Todd Baer Salvaged a 6^th place finish.

Ken Vogel, Jr. started from the pole position and led the opening circuit of the 40-lap Modified main event over Todd Baer, David Schneider, Allen Creveling and Barry Callavini in the early going.

Great Run Ends With Top 10 Finish For Todd Baer

(June 11, 2011)- Following a pit stop in the early going of the Sport Modified feature Saturday night at Mountain Speedway, Zane Zeiner of Bath, PA drove back to the front of the field and took his second straight Sport Modified win in fashion.

Todd Geist started from the pole and led the Sport Modifieds to the green flag in the 40-lap Sport Modified feature. He led the first circuit over Will Schneider, Chip Wanamaker, Todd Baer and Zane Zeiner. Read More

Todd Baer Earns Another 4^th in Modified at Mountain Speedway

(June 4, 2011)- It was definitely a fitting night for Brian DeFebo of Berwick at Mountain Speedway on Saturday night. In conjunction with the 4^th annual Evergreen raceway reunion, the talented Modified racer and former two-time Thriller division champion during the Evergreen era notched his second feature win of the season.

Todd Baer started on the pole position and led the opening circuit of the 40-lap Modified feature over Allen Creveling, Ken Vogel, Jr, Brian DeFebo and CJ Jones.

DeFebo overtook Vogel for second on lap two and then shot by Creveling to move into the runner up spot on the following circuit. He then reeled in Baer, who had already led by a few car lengths.

Todd Baer Earns Two 4^th Place Finishes at Mountain Speedway

(5/29/2011)- He’ll admit that it wasn’t easy and has definitely proved that it could be done. Zane Zeiner of Bath, PA not only drove to the regular Sport Modified feature win, but also to the Late Model victory Sunday at Mountain Speedway. Dave Brigati of Long Island notched his first win at the speedway in the make-up Sport Modified feature from two weeks ago and Joey Helburg took his first Factory Stock win at the track. Following post race tech inspection, Chris Young backed into the INEX Legends victory. Read More

With the Lead, Problems During Rain Delay End in DNF for Baer at Mountain

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May 22, 2011)- Even with a quick rain delay during the Modified main event, Earl Paules of Palmerton, PA held off Rusty Smith of Oxford, NY to claim his first win of the season at Mountain Speedway on Sunday. For the second straight time this season, Steve Shultz of Drums, PA went on to claim victory in the Street Stock division and Harry O’Neill of Mountaintop, PA scored his second career FWD victory in only his second start of the season. Kevin Nowak of Long Island, NY drove to a division leading third INEX Legends victory of the year and Bruce Carman of Shaftsbury, VT drove to the Atlantic Coast Old Timers win in his 1948 Midget racecar. Read More

Good Run Goes South For Baer at Mountain

(5/8/2011)- On Checkered Flag Fan Club day and in a Mother’s Day classic, Brian DeFebo of Berwick took the checkered flag to post his first Modified victory at Mountain Speedway since 2008. Steve Shultz of Drums took the early Street Stock lead from Jeff McGrath and never looked back to clinch his first victory of the season and Eric Banashefski of Ashley claimed his first FWD win of the year. Kevin Nowak of Long Island notched his second INEX Legends win of the season.Read More

Todd Baer Steers to Top 5 Sport Modified Finish

(5/1/11)- Sunday was an emotional day for the family, friends and competitors of former Mountain Speedway Factory Stock champion, Mike Moyer, Jr. Moyer lost his life in March and many gathered together to host the 1^st Annual Mike Moyer, Jr. Factory Stock Memorial at the speedway. In typical Factory Stock fashion, doors and fenders were rubbed and hot tempers filled the sir for some, but when it was all said and done, Matt Schlenker of Walnutport somehow pulled out the victory. Rusty Smith of Oxford, NY scored his second straight Sport Modified main event victory and Zane Zeiner of Bath notched a win in the Late Model feature. Scott Hubler of Coplay fended off the competition for his first INEX Legends victory of the season and Austin Fehr of Macungee drove his TQ Midget to victory at the speedway. Read More

Todd Baer Earns 9^th Place Modified Finish

(4/30/11)- Following time trials two weeks ago, racers and fans alike came to Mountain Speed

way on Saturday to enjoy some decent weather and finally, racing! When it was all said and done, Bobby Jones of Palmerton went on to take his first ever opening day win in his Modified. Chip Wannamaker of Walnutport cruised to take the Street Stock victory and Harry O’Neill of Mountaintop notched his first career FWD victory.

Kyle Ebersole turned the fastest lap during time trials for the opening day 40-lap Modified Main event. He started from the pole and led the opening lap over Todd Baer, Earl Paules, Bobby Jones and Nick Pecko. Read More

Todd Baer Earns 7^th Place Finish at Mountain Opener

(4/10/11)- Following Saturday’s time trials, both fans and drivers alike poured in to Mountain Speedway for the “B Program” Opening Weekend features. When it was all said and done, Rusty Smith of Oxford, NY cruised to the Sport Modified victory and Larry Fisher of Fern Glen, PA took his ill handling Late Model to victory lane. Matt Schlenker of Walnutport backed into the Factory Stock victory and Mike Alcaro of Newton, NJ brought home the first INEX Legends feature win of the season.

Rusty Smith timed the fastest in time trials and sat on the pole for the 40-lap Sport Modified feature. He led the opening lap over Dave Brigati, Todd Baer, Chris Orlando and Nick Pecko before the caution flew on the second circuit when Dan Speeney and Scott Adams tangled in turn three. Read More

HB Motorsports Celebrates Teriffic 2010 Season

(11/13/2010)- Despite finishing off the season with a Sport Modified feature win, Todd Baer went winless with the Modified, yet consistency awarded the HB Motorsports team, as they finished second in the overall points standings at Sundance vacations Speedway. Baer also finished third in the overall Sport Modified standings.

Baer and his team recently celebrated their season at the 11th annual Sundance Vacations Speedway Awards banquet last Saturday. Both Baer and his entire team would like to thank all of the sponsors, friends family and crew that helped support the team this season.

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Motor Issues Keep Todd Baer from North/South Shootout Start

(11/7/10)- Todd Baer and the HB Motorsports team headed Concord, NC with hopes of qualifying for the North/South Shootout. However, engine issues forced the team to be in the race as spectators. Although it was disappointing for Todd and the team, he pretty much by saying, "Haul your race car over 500 miles with a fresh motor only to have it blow up in practice! Thank God its snowmobile season!"

Baer Has Strong Modified Finish at King of the Mountain

(10/9/2010)- With $5000 to win for the Modifieds and double points on the line for all divisions, the Sunday portion of the championship deciding “King of the Mountain” was the show to watch in Northeastern, Pennsylvania. Zane Zeiner of Bath, held off several challenges from Matt Hirschman to take his second career King of the Mountain Modified main event and Earl Paules took the division championship. (Kevin Green photo). Read More

Baer Earns 11^th Place Sport Mod Finish at King of the Mountain

(10/10/2010)- With weather fit for a king, hundreds of racers and fans alike filled Sundance Vacations Speedway for the Saturday portion of the 11^th annual “King of the Mountain” weekend. The theme for the evening was simple- double points, large purse and extended laps for the final points show of the season. When it was all said and done, Rusty Smith of Oxford, NY took an exciting Sport Modified victory. (Kevin Green photo). Read More

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