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K. Strohl's the real deal; wins again

He's done it again. Fourteen-year old Kyle Strohl of Palmerton won for a second time this season with a Modified, backing up his first victory from April 26. On Baltimore Life Insurance Fan Appreciation Night, the rookie showed a great crowd and his competitors that he is indeed, "The Real Deal."

Strohl started on the front next to Lou Strohl (no relation) and once the action got underway he was planted firmly in second.Early in the race Chip Santee kept pace with the front two until his car tightened and gradually slipped back. Earl Paules raced by Santee on lap 11 which, on the same circuit, a caution waved for a skirmish between point leader Eric Beers and Troy Bollinger.It was on the restart that K. Strohl made his move for the lead. With the advantage of running on the outside lane, K. Strohl whizzed past and into the top spot."I was just bidding my time and waiting for the right moment to make a pass on Lou (Strohl). When he got loose I knew that was my chance and I took it," said K. Strohl.Paules and Don Wagner also drove by L. Strohl and the two veterans began a torrid pursuit on the young talent. Paules was glued to his bumper but the kid kept him at bay."What an amazing feeling to win with a Modified again. We had a real good car in the heat and it stayed perfect throughout the feature," said K. Strohl.Paul Koehler Jr. was part of close runs the past two weeks when Earl Paules and Mike Sweeney took Late Model wins. This week was his.Koehler used the outside line on lap five to power by George Ramos for the lead. He withstood challenges from Frankie Althouse and Paules en route to his first win of the season. Koehler dedicated the win to Bob "Heavy" Scherer, who passed away two weeks ago.Todd Ahner became the first repeat winner with the Street Stocks. Starting from the pole Ahner kept the field in check the entire 30 laps. There was a caution with two laps to go and on the restart Jillian Long did all she could to make a pass but Ahner was able to hold on by a mere .257-second win.For the second time in as many weeks the Dirt Mods saw a first time winner take the checkered. Billy Lowden Jr. led all 25 laps for his first ever win at Mahoning Valley and in a dirt car. At the drop of the green he was first out front and was then being tracked by Jack Ely until lap six when point leader Kevin Graver Jr., raced to second.From there Lowden and Graver where in a wheel-to-wheel battle but Lowden would not give in and scored the victory.In the Pro 4s Nick Baer did it again, winning for a second straight week and third time this year. Baer ran behind early leader Bobby Kibler Jr. and waited until two laps to go to make his move for the lead. Afterwards he cruised to his unprecedented seventh straight top two finish.In the Hobby Stocks Corey Edelman returned to Victory Lane for the second week in a row and fourth time in seven 2014 starts.Alex Greenzweig earned his first victory in the Micro Stock main. Greenzweig inherited the lead on lap 15 and then cruised to the win over Robert McGuire and DJ Wagner.MAHONING RESULTSModified Feature Finish (35 Laps): 1. Kyle Strohl, 2. Earl Paules, 3. Don Wagner, 4. Lou Strohl, 5. Brandon Oltra, 6. Kris Graver, 7. Scott Meckes, 8. Todd Baer, 9. Rick Reichenbach, 10. Chip Santee, 11. Terry Markovic, 12. Eric Beers, 13.Brian Romig, 14. Nevin George, 15. John Markovic, 16. Brent Wentz, 17. Brandon Kressler, 18. Jim Bojohnny, 19. Troy BollingerLate Model Feature Finish (25 Laps): 1. Paul Koehler, Jr., 2. Earl Paules, 3. Frankie Althouse, 4. Mike Sweeney, 5. Paul Effrig, 6. Danielle Paules, 7. George Ramos, 8. Geno Steigerwalt, 9. Jeremy Miller, 10. Jacob Kerstetter, 11. Rick Reichenbach, 12. Jacob NemethStreet Stock Feature Finish (30 Laps): 1. Todd Ahner, 2. Jillian Long, 3. Jonathan Tracey, 4. Dan Freundt, 5. Lonnie Behler, Sr., 6. Jared Ahner, 7. Joe Mooney, 8. Steven Steigerwalt, 9. Chip Wanamaker, 10. TJ Gursky, 11. Jamie Smith, 12. Stacey Brown, 13. Dave Chapman, 14. Matt Wentz, 15. Cody Roth, 16. Jason Kuhn, 17. Randy Ahner, Jr., 18. Gene Bowers, 19. Josh Mooney, 20. Zach Graver DNQ: Aaron Kromer, DJ Wagner, Lonnie Behler, Jr., Logan BoyerDirt Modified Feature Finish (25 Laps): 1. Billy Lowden, Jr., 2. Kevin Graver, Jr., 3. Aleia Geisler, 4. Jack Ely, 5. Mike Stofflet, 6. Ray Deemer, 7. JP Curry, 8. Billy Lasko, 9. Ricky YetterPro 4 Feature Finish (20 Laps): 1. Nick Baer, 2. Jesse Snyder, 3. Jake Kibler, 4. Tyler Stangle, 5. Bobby Kibler, Jr., 6. Chad Miller, 7. Kailyn Beers, 8. Cody Kohler DQ: Dave ChapmanHobby Stock Feature Finish (15 Laps): 1. Corey Edelman, 2. Tim Oswald, 3. Cody Geist, 4. Shayne Geist, 5. Jeff Biegley, 6. Shawn Hoffman, 7. Steve McDonough, 8. Alton Snyder, Jr., 9. Kevin Behler, 10. Rich MutarelliMicro Stock Feature Finish (20 Laps): 1. Alex Greenzweig, 2. Robert McGuire 3. DJ Wagner, 4. Wayne Krenn, 5. Roger Snyder, 6. Bob Wagner, 7. John Rakos, 8. Mario Oberto, 9. Tyler Wagner, 10. Ken Dengler, Jr., 11. Walt Mueller, 12. Tyler Stangle, 13. Brian Russell, 14. Roy Morris, 15. Shawn Dengler, 16. Al Vanhart, 17. Walter Johnson, 18. Sarah Heller, 19.Larry Ealey, 20. TJ Kemmerer