Season Opener Delivers Drama at Grandview Speedway
The opening weekend of the 2026 season at Grandview Speedway showcased two nail‑biting finishes that left fans on the edge of their seats. In the 30‑lap NASCAR Modifieds feature, Brett Kressley of Orefield, Pa., edged out Ron Haring Jr. in a dramatic late‑race showdown to claim his first win of the year.
Kressley’s triumph marked his 31st Saturday night feature victory in the NASCAR Local Racing Series Powered by O'Reilly Auto Parts, underscoring his consistency on the half‑mile oval. The win earned him a $300 bonus from sponsor T.P. Trailers & Truck Equipment.
In the 25‑lap Sportsman division, Alex Bartorillo of Limerick, Pa., held off Brad Brightbill’s late charge to secure his maiden victory of the season. The performance made him the eleventh different winner in the series so far, highlighting the competitive depth of the division.
Both winners received bonus payouts — $300 for the Modifieds feature and $200 for the Sportsman division — from T.P. Trailers & Truck Equipment, further incentivizing early‑season excellence.
Looking ahead, Grandview Speedway will host the 56th annual Forrest Rogers Memorial next week, a 50‑lap Modified Championship event with a $10,000 top prize. Qualifying for both Modifieds and Sportsman will take place on August 8, with racing slated to begin at 7:30 p.m.
Adult grandstand tickets are priced at $30, with discounted rates for students and free admission for children under nine, making the event accessible to a broad audience. The track, situated at 43 Passmore Road in Bechtelsville, Pennsylvania, has been a staple of regional stock car racing since the 1960s, operating weekly from April through October.