7/7/2003

The Devil Never Sleeps

The Bible tells us in 1 Peter 5:8, "Be self-controlled and alert. Your enemy the devil prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour." Over the last six weeks, he has turned his attention toward this ministry. Guess that is a good sign, since it is said that if you are doing nothing effective for the Lord, the devil will not bother you. Greetings, in the name of our Lord and Savior, Jesus!

Just in case you thought that the devil does not ever try and bother a minister or those around him, we thought we would let you know what has been going on around here. The devil even came against Jesus Himself. Imagine, God in human form and the devil has the arrogance to mess with Him. 

Look at what the devil did with Jesus as found in Luke 4:1-13, "Jesus, full of the Holy Spirit, returned from the Jordan and was led by the Spirit in the desert, where for forty days he was tempted by the devil. He ate nothing during those days, and at the end of them he was hungry. The devil said to him, "If you are the Son of God, tell this stone to become bread." Jesus answered, "It is written: 'Man does not live on bread alone.'" 

"The devil led him up to a high place and showed him in an instant all the kingdoms of the world. And he said to him, "I will give you all their authority and splendor, for it has been given to me, and I can give it to anyone I want to. So if you worship me, it will all be yours." Jesus answered, "It is written: 'Worship the Lord your God and serve him only.'" "The devil led him to Jerusalem and had him stand on the highest point of the temple. "If you are the Son of God," he said, "throw yourself down from here. For it is written: " 'He will command his angels concerning you to guard you carefully; they will lift you up in their hands, so that you will not strike your foot against a stone.' " Jesus answered, "It says: 'Do not put the Lord your God to the test.'" When the devil had finished all this tempting, he left him until an opportune time."

The last words are most important. It says the devil left Jesus until a more opportune time; a better time to tempt Jesus with trials and problems. Certainly, the devil did return. And when Jesus was crucified, Satan thought he had gained the victory. He was sorely disappointed when Jesus rose from the dead on the third day. Now, about us:

BETTY EVANS- This six week period begins with Betty. She got up in the middle of the night. what she did not see was our dog Champion, a black Lab, following her. When she returned, the dog was lying directly in her path. Being at night and dark, she never saw the black dog. She fell resulting in a bruised and liquid filled knee and torn ligaments in her left rotator cup. The pain can still be so intense as to wake her at night, causing her to apply an analgesic and ice and prayer to return to sleep. Yet she knows we can ill afford a loss of income, so she is bravely still working, driving 500 miles per week and doing work in about 25 stores on her survey/merchandising route. 

A couple weeks later, she was entering an intersection, onto an entrance ramp top I-395. Some guy thought he could out speed her and get through the intersection before she got into his lane of traffic. He slammed hard enough into her car that the chassis was damaged and the repairs are estimated at near $7,000. this accident, of course, simply re-injured all that had occurred with the dog. She is now in therapy, but refuses to miss work.

A week later, our daughter-in-law had a deer cross the road and the head-on damage destroyed her pick-up. They opted for a newer vehicle. One day after the purchase, she and Betty were going to a shower. As they sat still at a light, in the left turn lane, a woman in an SUV was busy watching something on the sidewalk and simply drove into the right rear of the car. One day after buying it, it was set for a body shop. Betty's nerves were a bit shambled as it seemed that she being in a car was not a great place to be. 

Today she remains in constant pain, although it has become less wide spread and is more centered in the upper arm/shoulder area. The Vioxx does not seem to be doing the job and the alternative medication can not be used because of an allergy to it. She is continuing her work, despite the pain aggravated by driving. She really believes that we are to walk by faith.

REV. JOE BUBBICO- As you have read here, Rev. Joe was also in a violent accident that saw his car destroyed and hit hard enough to flip it over. He has had neck surgery and is home recuperating. He is most thankful for all the cards and calls. However, his activity for his own life as well as the ministry has been hampered, temporarily. He should be back in good shape in time to be sure Rev. Dan Petfield and Rev. Don Rivers have a place to stay when they get out there for the November BNS/WW event at Irwindale. However, we must remember that a person, not paying attention, simply drove through an intersection and hit him.

VACATION TRAGEDY- OK, so between me working a day job and doing the ministry, plus Betty's problems, seemed a vacation was certainly in order. On June 21, we left for Virginia Beach, VA to spend a week at a quiet, ocean front motel. After driving there, the reservations were not correct and we almost left to find another place at 10 PM. However, the night manager decided to not lose customers and made things right.

We had taken the Pace Car thinking the larger car would be more comfortable for Betty. However, while I am sure that it was better than the smaller loaner car she had, the bumps in the road caused enough pain that we had to stop several times and rest. Anyway, Sunday morning I went out to the Design 500/ Bolles Motors Ministry Dodge to go to the store. I noticed that it was not driving quite right. It was stuck in second gear which is what it does when their is a transaxle or transmission problem. It allows you to drive slowly to the nearest dealer.

Monday morning, I headed to Virginia Beach Dodge where it was discovered that the TCM computer deal was shot and had to be replaced. It was to come from Atlanta, but they had none and it was to be shipped from Michigan. The excellent Plus warranty Dodge offers put us into a 2003 Stratus for the week at no charge as well as the repairs also under warranty. Betty loved the Lava color of the car. Check out the color at www.bollesmotors.com Also, look into the excellent Dodge warranties. The Pace Car was not ready until 4 PM Friday, one day before we were scheduled to leave. We were getting a little worried that we would be stranded in Virginia Beach and miss Sunday's FMS race at Wall Township Speedway.

The Dodge was perfect and after a week of more resting than doing due to Betty's rotator cup problem, we took off Saturday June 28 headed for a motel in Lakewood, NJ that Janice Brice had arranged for us. We had to still make several stops so Betty could get out of the car and give the arm a break. About three exits south of where we were to stay in New Jersey, we got an unexpected call from home.

Our daughter-in-law called with the terrible news that Harold Sweet had gone to his eternal home after a jack slipped and he was crushed under a car he was attempting to repair for a relative. Harold worked for BNS Crew Chief Mark and BNS driver Matt Kobyluck at Kobyluck Concrete. We were close. His wife Mandy is a many year friend to us and they both attended Betty's Young Adults Bible Study.  I had the pleasure of performing their wedding a few years ago.

Obviously, we kept going past the exit and headed home. Mandy needed Betty and myself to be with her. We really appreciate Janice Brice taking care of the motel despite our lateness in canceling, so that we were not charged for the room. I actually think Janice and Bill paid for it without telling us. We called Greg Gastelu and Jim Chapin in the Wall pits to let them know why we would not be there. Thank God that Rev. Dan Petfield had already agreed to join us there. He had chapel for the guys Sunday and took our place at pre-race. Even he had problems with the scheduled Chapel time which was thrown out by schedule delays. He and Jamie Tomaino worked together to provide a time.

We arrived at our son's home, where Mandy was staying, about 1:30 Sunday morning. After some sleep, Betty spent the day Sunday making funeral arrangements and picking out the casket with Mandy. Rev. Don Rivers gave the sad news to Mark and Matt and their mom Saturday night at Holland Speedway. 

Last Wednesday evening, we had the wake and Thursday, the funeral for Harold. And now, we hope the worst is over. We will be spending much time with Mandy and everyone, including Mark Kobyluck, have been most helpful to her. But she has a long road to travel. Pray that we be of proper assistance to Mandy during this trying time. 

So, that is our six weeks from hell. Yes, from Hell, because that is the devil's home and Jesus made it very clear what the difference is between Himself and Satan in John 10:10, "The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full." The devil has returned at what must have seemed to him, a more opportune time, to attack this family and this ministry and our friends. 

But we will get past all this. Betty's healing will be complete. The shortage in ministry income will be overcome by God, through you. Mandy will have her time of mourning and successfully move on by faith in the Lord and His Word. We will be what the bible tells us we were made to be in  Romans 8:37, "..In all these things we are more than conquerors through him who loved us." And we have no doubt that God loves us and we will never doubt Him even when the devil does attack and God makes us to be overcomers through faith in Christ Jesus our Lord. Amen.

GOOD NEWS NOTES

JULY 11 WRS SK MODIFIED 150 BY COORS LIGHT AT STAFFORD BRINGS LARGEST PURSE- The 4th annual SK Modified® 150 presented Coors Light, scheduled for Friday, July 11 at Stafford Motor Speedway, will feature total posted awards of $28,940. The total posted awards makes the event the richest paying race anywhere in SK Modified® racing. The winner of the SK Modified® 150 has the possibility of walking away with over $4,000 in total awards. While the pure purse is $3,500 to win, the event is filled with contingencies, much like a NASCAR Series event. are priced at $20.00 for adult general admission, $5.00 for children ages 6-14 general admission, and $23.00 for reserved seating. Contact the Stafford Motor Speedway track office at 860-684-2783 or visit us on the web at www.staffordspeedway.com. JULY 25 SEES LARGEST LATE MODEL PURSE- The 3rd annual Late Model 150, scheduled for Friday, July 25 at Stafford Motor Speedway, will feature total posted awards of $17,030. The total posted awards makes the event the richest paying Late Model race of the 2003 season at Stafford Motor Speedway. The winner of the Late Model 150 has the possibility of walking away with over $2,300 in total awards.

PEPSI 150 AT THOMPSON FOR A SATURDAY NIGHT SPECTACULAR- The NASCAR Grand National Division, Busch North Series will headline a very special event on Saturday, July 12th. Each year, the very best that the Busch North Series has to offer converges upon the Thompson International Speedway for this racing spectacle. The all-day event will begin with the pit area opening at 9:00 AM. Practice sessions for the Busch North Series, the Sunoco Modifieds, Pro Stocks, Late Models, Limited Sportsman and Mini Stocks start at 9:30 AM. The track’s Grandstands will open at 10:30 AM so that fans may watch the practice sessions that will run until qualifying begins at 4:15 PM. Once qualifying has been completed, the cars will be rolled out for their main events. 

WEDNESDAY JULY 16 SPENCER AND STEWART AT THOMPSON- Tony Stewart and Mr. Excitement, Winston Cup star Jimmy Spencer will be at Thompson for a very special night of racing, autographs and fun. Both drivers will compete in a twenty-lap match race, will meet and greet fans and will sign autographs for those who have purchased a special autograph card. The program will also contain a full line up the Thompson NASCAR Dodge weekly divisions. For more information on either the PEPSI 150 or the Winston Cup Driver’s night at Thompson, fans may call the track office at (860)-923-2280. Information may also be found on the track’s official web site www.thompsonspeedway.com 

THE LATE MODEL ACTION AT THOMPSON IS ALWAYS INTENSE AS SEEN ABOVE AS SEVERAL CARS HEAD FOR THE FRONTSTRETCH OUTER PIT WALL. Dale Nickel Photos

FEATHERLITE MODIFIED SERIES DRIVER BO GUNNING ALSO COMPETES WEEKLY AT THOMPSON. LAST WEEK, HE TOPPED THE WRS BY DODGE SUNOCO MODIFIED FIELD. (R) THE LATE MODELS ARE NOT THE ONLY ONES GETTING IN A MESS AT THOMPSON. HERE FOUR WEEKLY MODIFIEDS, INCLUDING TED CHRISTOPHER (13), BLOCK THE TRACK. Scott Nickel Photos

GUNNING TOPS THOMPSON WRS MODS- On the eve of Independence Day, Thompson International Speedway hosted a full night of NASCAR Dodge Weekly Series action that also featured the Northeastern Midget Association. Bo Gunning of Bethlehem, CT posted his first win of the season in Sunoco Modified action. Bobby Santos III of Franklin, MA turned in a stellar performance as the Thompson regular scored a popular NEMA win. Joe Lemay of Blackstone, MA earned a career-first Pro Stock victory while Rick Gentes of Woonsocket, RI padded his point lead with another Late Model feature win. Glenn Boss of Danielson, CT and East Haddam, CT’s Eric Bourgeois each continued to rack up wins in the Limited Sportsman and Mini Stock divisions, respectively.

FMS HEADS TO BEECH RIDGE FOR DODGE DEALERS 150- Time trials at the top-ten short track for the Mods begin at 5:15 with racing to follow.  A few hours up the road from Canterbury in Scarborough, Maine, the immaculate 1/3 mile oval will be sure to thrill any Modified fan. Take the Scarborough exit of Int. 95 in Maine. Tel: 207-885-0111 E-Mail mail@beechridge.com From the Maine Turnpike, north or south, take Exit 6. Turn left after the toll booth onto Payne Road and go 1/2 mile. Turn left again at the traffic light onto Holmes Road, then just 1 mile to the Speedway.

CHARLIE PASTERYAK TOPS LEE USA JULY 4 MOD OPEN- Charlie Pasteryak held off late race charges from Tom Bolles of Ellington, CT to win the lucrative All-Star Modified 100 at Lee to pocket a cool $6,000. Contingency prizes for the race winner also included a $500 bonus from Hoosier Tire East and a hood courtesy of DuraFlex Racing Bodies in Greenville, RI. RESULTS- Charlie Pasteryak, Lisbon, CT 100 2. #76 Tom Bolles, Ellington, CT 100 3. #32 Dave Berghman, Seekonk, MA 100 4. #99 Jamie Tomaino, Howell, NJ 100 5. #05 Joe Hartman, Calverton, NY 100 6. #00 Tommy Cravenho, Raynham, MA 100 7. #75 Carl Pasteryak, Lisbon, CT 100 8. #54 Dave Etheridge, Portland, CT 100 9. #25 Gary Casella, Saugus, MA 100 10. #83 Chris Wenzel, Holyoke, MA 100 11. #0 Nevin George, Kunkletown, PA 100 12. #20 Joe Czarnecki, Westfield, MA 100 13. #17 Jack Bateman, Canaan, NH 100 14. #8 Ed Kennedy, Coppel, TX 100 15. #9NH Dennis Albro, Putney, VT 100 16. #58 Kevin Goodale, Riverhead, NY 100 17. #66 Bruce Batchelder, Springfield, VT 100 18. #22L Jim Storace, Kingston, NH -1 19. #56 Steve Corbiel, Hill, NH -1 20. #54X Harry Wheeler, Stafford Springs, CT -2 21. #62 Bill Buyck, Londonderry, NH -4 22. #74 Dave Rosenfield, Bridgewater, MA -4 23. #52 Matt Hirschman, N. Hampton, PA -7 24. #79 Eddie Flemke, Jr., Southington, CT -8 25. #86 Dave Moulding, Fall River, MA -35 26. #60 Ron Yuhas, Jr., Groton, CT -36 27. #76X Peter Daniels, Lebanon, NH -41 28. #28 Glen Steger, Nesconset, NY -43 29. #43 Kirk Alexander, W. Swanzey, NH -60 30. #4 Tony Ricci, Westbrook, ME -73 31. #13 Bill Eastman, Jr., Shirley, NY -73 32. #18 Richard Carmen, Rindge, NY -81

NEW ENGLAND 300 WEEKEND SCHEDULE- The schedule for the New England 300 weekend from July 17 to 20 at New Hampshire International Speedway has been announced. The NASCAR Winston Cup Series; NASCAR Busch Series; NASCAR Grand National Division, Busch North Series; and Featherlite Modified Series, NASCAR Touring will be competing for a combined total of over $5,600,000 in total posted awards. The schedule for this action packed weekend is as follows: 

Thursday, July 17, 2003 9:00 a.m. Gates Open 11:00 a.m. – 12:10 p.m. Featherlite Modified Series Practice 12:15 p.m. – 12:55 p.m. Busch North Series Practice 1:00 p.m. – 1:25 p.m. Featherlite Modified Series Practice 1:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. Busch North Series Practice 2:45 p.m. Featherlite Modified Series Bud Pole Qualifying 3:45 p.m. Busch North Series Bud Pole Qualifying Followed by Featherlite Modified Series Final Practice 

Friday, July 18, 2003 8:00 a.m. Gates Open 9:00 a.m. – 11:15 a.m. NASCAR Busch Series Practice 11:20 a.m. – 1:20 p.m. NASCAR Winston Cup Series Practice 1:30 p.m. NASCAR Busch Series Bud Pole Qualifying 3:05 p.m. NASCAR Winston Cup Series Bud Pole Qualifying 4:30 p.m. NEW ENGLAND 100 - Featherlite Modified Series Race Followed by NASCAR Busch Series Final Practice 

Saturday, July 19, 2003 7:00 a.m. Gates Open 8:50 a.m. – 9:20 a.m. Busch North Series Final Practice 9:30 a.m. – 10:15 a.m. NASCAR Winston Cup Series Practice 11:10 a.m. – 11:55 a.m. NASCAR Winston Cup Series Final Practice 1:00 p.m. NEW ENGLAND 200 - NASCAR Busch Series Race 3:00 p.m. (Approx.) NEW ENGLAND 125 - Busch North Series Race 

Sunday, July 20, 2003 6:00 a.m. Gates Open 12:00 p.m. Pre-Race Activities 2:00 p.m. NEW ENGLAND 300 - NASCAR Winston Cup Series Race Both reserved and general admission tickets for the July 19 NASCAR Doubleheader featuring the NASCAR Busch Series New England 200 and the NASCAR Grand National Division, Busch North Series New England 125 are available online at www.nhis.com  or by calling Guest Services at (603) 783-4931. Tickets for the Thursday, July 17; Friday, July 18; and Saturday, July 19 events will also be available for purchase at the gate on race day. The New England 300 on Sunday, July 20 is sold out.

NEW HAMPSHIRE INTERNATIONAL SPEEDWAY TO INSTALL SAFER BARRIER- “We are very pleased to announce that following Dr. Dean L. Sicking’s recommendation to NASCAR, we will be installing the SAFER (Steel and Foam Energy Reduction) barrier at New Hampshire International Speedway,” said Bob Bahre, Chairman of the Board. Dr. Sicking, the Director of the Midwest Roadside Safety Facility (MwRSF) at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, has developed the barrier that will be attached to the outside walls at NHIS. The SAFER barrier will cover all four of the track's turns. “It is our plan to have the SAFER barrier in place for the NASCAR Winston Cup Series Sylvania 300 weekend this September,” Bahre stated. The NASCAR Winston Cup Series Sylvania 300 weekend, from Thursday, September 11 through Sunday, September 14, will also feature the New Hampshire 200 for the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series; the New Hampshire 125 for the NASCAR Grand National Division, Busch North Series; and the New Hampshire 100 for the Featherlite Modified Series, NASCAR Touring.

WOODRING SCORES URC WIN AT MERCER- Mercer Raceway Park completed action on Saturday night as the second annual “Wheelman” URC 360 Summer Nationals was held. Scoring wins were Mike Woodring-Advance Auto Parts URC 360 Sprint Cars, Andy Priest-Campbell-Peterson Trail & Turf Big-Block Modifieds, and Bobby Whitling-Butterfield’s Pub Stock Cars. Female driver Robin Merrell captured her first G&G Auto Outlet “Gladiator Series” Demolition Derby. 

THRILL SHOWS AND BIKES COMING TO RIVERHEAD- Charlie Belknap's Hollywood Stunt Show will return to Riverhead Raceway over the weekend of July 19th and 20th to thrill Long Island fans with their precision driving and death defying stunts. The NASCAR Dodge Weekly Series and a Ladies Enduro will join the Hollywood Stunt Show on Saturday evening while the Blunderbust and Enduro series will compliment the show on Sunday afternoon. ONE WEEK LATER- Hold on tight, it's going to be a wild night Saturday, July 26th at Riverhead Raceway as Barbara and Jim Cromarty present the annual "Night Of Thrills" at the eastern Long Island speed plant. Four divisions of NASCAR Dodge Weekly Series stock cars will provide their own high speed thrills on Buzz Chew Chevrolet, Oldsmobile and Cadillac night. On the "Night Of Thrill" portion of the card the first ever Mini-School Bus Demolition Derby will keep fans on the edge of their seats. In addition, Reality Racing will present a fantastic motorcycle act plus a Train Race over the Figure Eight course is also slated. This race has grown in popularity since its introduction in 2002. If that were not enough a Car Rollover Contest will turn things totally upside down! For more information please call the track office at 631-842- RACE or visit our website at www.riverheadraceway.com. 

JOEY McCARTHY- Saturday morning, got to watch the Holland Busch North race. There was some excellent driving and a high level of sportsmanship evident on the track. The BNS is doing a lot to make us all proud of them. As McCarthy said, the BNS has "some of the finest drivers in the country." Joey finally did what we all knew he was capable of doing. After years in Busch south, then up to Busch North, the New Jersey native finally has put it all together taking down his first BNS win at age 30. The team put a great handling car under him. He stayed patient and kept the tires in good shape and had a lot left to make the charge and bypass Kelly Moore to get the eventual win. God Bless, Joey. Knew you could do it.

JOHN BLEWETT III- Hometowner John Blewett III preserved the value of being a home track driver as he took the checkered in the first ever FMS race held at Wall Township Speedway. Congrats! I still got to see the race, plus Sunday's ProStock and WRS by Dodge weekly Modifieds through a tape from Gary Silverman. The Wall Township Speedway Videographer did a great job. We got the tape in time to review it last weekend. Gary is also the Webmaster for the www.JERSEYRACING.com Tapes of all of WTS races are available from Gary for $15.00 plus $4.00 shipping. If you want a copy of the FMS race or any other event, E-mail Gary at gary@manosilver.com or mail your $19.00 check to him at 22 Mayfield Place, Metuchen, NJ 08840. Phone is 732-754-0065 You may also call the track directly to order tapes.

HARRY REED IS A ROCKET IN O'RORKE MEMORIAL 76 AT WALL TOWNSHIP SPEEDWAY- Veteran Busch Beer Modified stock car driver Harry Reed of Freehold rebounded from what has been mostly a luckless season thus far to win the fourth annual Marian O'Rorke Memorial Independence 76 at Wall Township Speedway Saturday night. Reed simply dominated the NASCAR Weekly Racing Series event, starting from the pole by the luck of the draw after qualifying in the top eight during time trials on Home Depot night. Finishing fourth behind Reed, Jimmy and John Blewett was Howell's Ken Woolley, Jr., while Dave Michel of Manahawkin was fifth. Like Reed, Freehold's Chas Okerson was also impressive is his 25-lap Pro Stock win. The defending champ needed just nine laps to race into the top spot and then stretched an advantage over the field. Rob Williams of Farmingdale was second, while Freehold's Jason Burdge, Greg Gastelu of Jackson and early leader Eric Albright of Morristown completed the top five. Defending Snap-On Tools Street Stock champion Steve Costello of Lakewood showed all on Saturday night his obvious driving skills as he raced to his first win of the year in an all-new race car. Based on the chassis that he used last season, Costello drove that new creation to a convincing win. Farmingdale's John McCormack was second, followed by Darren Burdge of Howell, Chris Halstead of Cliffwood Beach and Absecon's Bob Geiger. In a race that saw defending champ Jason Rochelle of Hackettstown flip his race car violently down the back stretch before walking away uninjured, Brick's Brian Gardella raced to victory in the INEX Legend Cars 20-lapper. After checking on his brother's condition, Paul Rochelle raced home second, with Jim Tomaino of Eatontown, Craig Rochelle and John Menzak of Flemington wrapping up the top five. Billy Weichert of Chatham won the 20-lapper for the Truck Series. 

SHERRIE FLEURY- Sherrie is the Promoter of the legendary Claremont Speedway in Claremont, NH. A couple seasons ago, the track became a WRS by Dodge NASCAR facility. I keep bugging her to begin holding Mod Series and Busch North Series events. I think she wants to remodel the track before they let us in there. Sherrie, who also occasionally drives a Wild Cat race car at the track, should know how you feel. If you would like to let Sherrie know that you would all be there for the Busch North and Mod Series events, even if the seats are not perfect, tell her by visiting the website at www.claremontspeedway.com Click on the E-Mail us button and tell Sherrie we would love to come to the rustic scenery of mid-west New Hampshire and watch our divisions at this historic track.

TRACK OWNER SHERRIE FLEURY AT SPEED IN HER WILD CAT CAR AT CLAREMONT SPEEDWAY.

CHEMUNG DONALD MOSHER MEMORIAL RACE RESET- Bob Mosher was kind enough to let us know about the upcoming race for his late father. He writes, "Just wanted to let you know that we will be holding a Memorial Race for my Father, Donald Mosher on July 12, reset from June 21 due to rain. If you would like to mention it to your readers it will be held at Chemung Speedway in Chemung, NY on June 21st. We will be giving away some door prizes such as a Dale Jr. bowling ball, racing t-shirts and other Nascar items." Thank you, Bob Mosher & the Mosher Family.

JEFF STRUNK TOPS POINT CHASE AT GRANDVIEW- Jeff Strunk, Bethel, PA #88 2023* 2. Meme DeSantis, Reading, PA #357 1981** 3. Jon Kellner, Lansdale, PA 85AM 1904* 4. Kenny Gilmore, Fleetwood, PA #45 1526* 5. Ray Swinehart, Bechtelsville, PA #327 1385 6. Keith Brightbill, Mohnton, Pa #14 1341 7. Craig VonDohren, Barto, PA #70D 1299 8. Kevin Hartnett, Perkasie, PA #15 1229 9. Terry Meitzler, Kutztown, PA #61 1187 10. Doug Manmiller, Wyomissing, PA #00 1153* 11. Kyle Weiss, Hamburg, PA #21K 986 12. Shawn Reimert, Oley, PA #58S 957 13. Rick Schaffer, Woxall, PA #77 946 14. Randy Bailey, Kutztown, PA #81 906 15. Barry Readinger, Fleetwood, PA #386 840

        A GOODY'S HEADACHE POWDER MOMENT

THE THOMPSON SPEEDWAY PACE CAR HAD A ROUGH NIGHT LAST WEEK. Scott Nickel Photo

THIS WEEK- Revs. Dan Petfield and Don Rivers will travel with the Busch North Series Saturday night to Thompson International Speedway. I will head to Beech Ridge Motor Speedway in Scarborough, ME for the FMS 150.

REACHING THE GOAL- As of July 5, of the $100,000 annual budget needed, we have received $15.627.90 and have $84,372.10 to go.. Have you done your part, yet?

Your support is appreciated and needed. Consider becoming an RWJM partner and do your best to help offset the financial needs of this ministry with your tax-deductible gifts. Be a witness for our Lord with the ministry decals and apparel on the web at www.rwjm.com If God is calling you, volunteer to help by becoming a weekly track or series Chaplain. They are always calling, asking for help, all across the country.

Call us with your prayer and counseling needs and list all your prayer needs, no matter what part of our racing family you are in, with the Racing Family Prayer Request Page. www.catchfence.com/news/prayer.html and also send your prayer request by mail, phone or E-mail and check the Discussion Board for Get Well and "In Sympathy" messages. Until next time, remember that God loves you, we love you and....

JESUS IS LORD OVER AUTO RACING!

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Numbers 6:24-26 "The Lord bless you and keep you; the Lord make his face shine upon you and be gracious to you; the Lord turn his face toward you and give you peace." 

   May God always Bless you, everyday in everyway. Rev. Pat

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*** WEDDED BLISS ANNIVERSARIES ***
The kingdom of heaven is like unto a certain king, which made a marriage for his son...(Matthew 22:2) 
July 10
JIM & DEBBIE BRODERICK- This FMS Gaydosh Racing/Arbitell driver and wife from Brookfield, CT share their 21st anniversary.
July 11
BILL & PHYLLIS BALSER- The Norton, MA photographer and wife have their 51st anniversary. 
July 14
ALAN & DENISE PIQUETTE- This Waterbury, CT based dirt writer and wife have their 7th anniversary. Anyone seen this guy? He still owes Racing with Jesus Ministries $1500 from a bounced check. Call 860-546-9366 with information. Reward.
July 16
KEITH AND DEBBIE KRODEL- These former Jan Leaty NASCAR FMS team members and personal friends of Rev. Pat and Betty Evans, now living in Pensacola, FL have their 8th anniversary.

*** HAPPY BIRTHDAYS ***
July 1
SALLY CAVALLERO- This Winston Cup and Wall Township race fan, wife of Tom mother of Emily, Bobby and Joey, daughter of Doris Bradley. Sally's brother-in-law Woody works for Ray Evernham in North Carolina.
July 10
STEVE LOMBARDO- CT Modified driver.
CHUCK WELCH- Vacaville, CA NASCAR Winston West driver.
TED PARKER- President of Praker Trucking in Avon, MA. Legends driver.
GEORGE MARTIN, JR- Wernersville, PA writer.
BRIAN SACKS- Son of WC driver Greg.
SAL MAGLIO- Scranton, PA fan.
INGRID D'ALESSANDRO- From Agawam, MA, the wife of former asphalt Modified driver Ron who is currently crewing a WRS Modified.
July 11
BOBBY DOTTER- Chicago, IL NCTS driver.
JOE BEAN- San Diego, CA NASCAR Winston West driver.
DONNA LITTLE- Wife of Roush Racing John Deere WC driver Chad.
KYLE BELMONT- Langhorne, PA ARCA driver Andy and wife Sue's youngest is 8.
July 12
TOM CAREY- New Salem, MA NASCAR CTS/BNS Grand National driver.
KRISTA ROEHRIG- The lady is the best friend and wife of Big Diamond Speedway owner/promoter Fritz. See her at their Juice Bar.
BENNY PARSONS- Fan favorite retired WC champion, now TNT/NBC Racing colorful commentator.
ED SPENCER II- Berwick, PA former Crew Chief for Jim Spencer in his Modified days.
BILLY STEBBINS- Former Jim Broderick Modified Crew Chief, now living in NH.
TOM BALDWIN III- Grandson of NASCAR FMS driver Tom and son of BNS/BGN Yeam Owner Crew Chief Tom II.
MENA FELTENBERGER- Wife of Grandview/Big Diamond flgamn/photographer Mike.
July 13
BOBBY BABB- Maine based LM driver.
JEAN DEBOIS- Mom of Pam Krause, wife of AARN Ass't Editor/Columnist, Earl.
July 14
RICH SENDZIK- NJ asphalt Modified driver.
BOB NORTHRUP- D.I.R.T. Modified driver.
MIKE EDDY- Veteran ASA driver.
BOBBY MASON- Former Riverhead Raceway Figure 8 driver.
WARREN KUHLTHAU- Point Pleasant Beach, NJ Ryan Seamon Wall Township Speedway Mod owner and emerging Busch North Series driver team spotter and former Wally D crewman.
KAREN TURBUSH- Long Island Hut Stricklin fan.
BILL HUNEKE- Auto Sports columnist for the New Brunswick, NJ "Home News/Tribune."
CAROL WEISS- Fiance of Don Szerencits, Northampton, PA AARN Field Subscription Rep.
MICHELE CONWAY- Newfoundland, PA Micro Sprint driver at Lake Moc-A-Tek Speedway. 
AUSTIN GLEN BREHIO- Son of NASCAR BNS driver Glen and wife Teri is 5.
July 15
LARRY MURDOCK- "Urkel" is a crew member on the Later Model 14 Team, driven by Mike Mortimer, at Riverhead Raceway.
JOHN GEORGIADES, JR.- CT based ProStock driver.
CARRIE SHUBA- From Syracuse, NY, she was the 1997 Ms Miller Motorsports and graciously became the lead model for the Racing with Jesus Apparel web page at www.rwjm.com
July 16
"BOOTS" TOMAINO- The mother of FMS career driver Jamie Tomaino who also serves as the RWJM Rep. for the Series.
WAYNE ANDERSON- Wildwood, FL NASCAR CTS driver.
JOHN GEORGIADES, JR.- CT based ProStock driver.

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GEORGE CLAYTON- This Matawan, NJ former crewman and dad of Dave Michel Racing Crew Chief Mike clayton, went to his eternal home on June 27 at age 70. Mike writes, "He was a crew member on Jamie's 1990 Championship team with the U2, took me to my first race in 1972, and going to Saturday night races at Wall was our weekend routine until he became too sick to go. Please keep him in your prayers, and thank you for all you do." Your cards of comfort reach Mike Clayton at 11 Shelli Terrace, Barnegat, NJ 08005. Mike requests that Memorial Donations be made to Racing with Jesus Ministries.

HAROLD SWEET- On Saturday, June 28, this 38 year old tragically went to his eternal home with the Lord while working under a car. The jack collapsed and he sustained crushed heart and ribs. He leaves behind a daughter and his 4 month pregnant wife Mandy. Harold was a truck driver for Kobyluck Concrete, working for Matt Kobyluck's brother and BNS Crew Chief Mark. Perhaps one of the more touching moments of the wake for Harold, known at Kobylucks as "Bag O' Donuts", was when the Kobyluck gang laid a Concrete Expressions shirt next to Harold's body signed by all the guys to the "Best Driver ever." Your cards of encouragement and comfort reach Mandy Sweet at 3 Ross Hill Road Extension, Lisbon, CT 06351.

A PERSONAL CARD IS ALWAYS BEST. BUT SECOND BEST IS TO SEND A GRIEVING PERSON OR ONE WHO IS SICK A PERSONAL MESSAGE BY VISITING WWW.RWJM.COM  AND CLICKING ON DISCUSSION BOARD. ENTER YOUR MESSAGE AT THE APPROPRIATE PLACE, EITHER "IN SYMPATHY" OR "GET-WELL."

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Source:  Reverend Pat Evans/Racing With Jesus Ministries/YankeeRacer.com
Posted:  July 7, 2003