Nick Igdalsky

Thanks to the generosity of Pocono Raceway’s Mattioli family, as part of Pocono Raceway Night at the Lehighton ¼-mile oval, the first 250 adult paying fans attending the races that evening will receive a free general admission ticket to attend the June 5 Messina Wildlife Animal Stopper 200, an 80-lap, 200-mile ARCA Series presented by RE/MAX and Menards race, which is the lead-in event to the Gillette Fusion ProGlide 500 Presented by Target 500 NASCAR Sprint Cup race the following day at the 2.5-mile Long Pond track.

There will also be two rounds of NASCAR Sprint Cup practice that takes place prior to the ARCA race.

In addition, ARCA driver Nick Igdalsky will be on hand to sign autographs. Igdalsky, who is also the Senior Vice President of Pocono Raceway, drives the #59 ModSpace/American Red Cross entry for Andy Belmont and Mark Gibson.

Furthermore, Mahoning race fans will also be eligible to win free Terrace Grandstand race day tickets to the Gillette Fusion ProGlide 500 Presented by Target.

The May 15 card at Mahoning will include all regular track classes which are Modifieds, Late Models, Street Stocks, Dirt Modifieds and Pro4 Late Models. Race time is 6:00 pm. Grandstands opens at 4:00.

A second Pocono Raceway Night will be held on July 17.

Mahoning Valley Speedway, run under the direction of the husband and wife team of Doug and Gena Hoffman, is located on PA route 443, two miles west of Lehighton.

For additional updates and information log onto www.mahoningspeedway.com or call the track office at 570-386-4900.

For information on Pocono Raceway, including tickets, visit www.poconoraceway.com or call toll free 1-800-RACEWAY (1-800-722-3929).

- Mahoning Speedway Press Release

Andy Belmont Racing Logo

ABR driver Kevin Belmont has stepped aside to provide this opportunity for Kory. “Kevin did a great job running for us with consistent finishes and bringing the car home in one piece” proclaimed team manager Andy Belmont. “Fortunately for us Kevin understands the family business and we have needed to make this move. Kevin will continue working with the team as part of the crew, spotting, doing our graphics with his KB Letterin’ business and filling in as he always has. This is one of the great things about ARCA that the world needs to know, it is still a family business”.

Kory first ran for ABR in 2007 when then driver Dominick Casola needed a relief driver for the Governor’s Cup 200 at the Milwaukee Mile. After retiring his own car on lap 76 of the 200 lap event Rabenhold was asked by Belmont to relieve Casola for the remainder of the race. Rabenhold brought the ABR number 1 home to a 24th place finish after losing laps making the driver change at the famed Milwaukee Mile.

Kory Rabenold

“I’m very excited to be teaming up with Andy and his team for the remainder of the season” stated Rabenhold. “When I ran for ABR at the Milwaukee Mile back in 2007 I quickly discovered how fierce of a competitor Andy is, he is very driven. I truly believe that with Andy’s knowledge and my experience we can produce great finishes.”

While Rabenhold has never raced at Iowa he has great confidence that he will adjust quickly with the coaching of Belmont. “Andy has coached many drivers over the years in the ARS that have since moved on to NASCAR so I have great confidence in him and what he has to offer.”

About Andy Belmont Racing:

Andy Belmont Racing is a driver development program. ABR offers opportunities to race in the ARCA RE/MAX Series, NASCAR Camping World East Series & NASCAR Camping World Truck Series.

- Andy Belmont Racing Press Release