After three straight weeks of no racing due to weather related issues, cars and fans were back on track in full force at Mahoning Valley Speedway.

It was a hot July night too and so was Kris Graver of Lehighton, driving to a solid win in the Modified feature. The defending track champion made a pass on early leader Kevin Rex Jr., just prior to mid-race and from there the 22-year old sailed on to his 40th overall track win."For some reason whenever this time comes around the hotter it is the better it is for me. We made a few adjustments between the heat and feature and it made a big difference," said Graver."My pap, (Kevin Graver Sr.,) and the crew did an awesome job of making this car fast and I can't thank them enough."Terry Markovic and Rex would lead the field to the green and no sooner did chief starter Bob Stull wave the start, Rex shot ahead to take the opening lap lead. Three laps in and John Markovic was second to Rex while T. Markovic stayed close in third.Rex was on a steady course, holding a solid lead while J. Markovic followed from a few car lengths back. Meanwhile T. Markovic, Kyle Strohl and Paul Frantz where fighting for third spot.Seventh starting Graver was not making himself known all this while as he was content in bidding his time behind the front pack, that was until he power moved his way frontward, snagging two spots to third place on lap 13. He was then trapped briefly behind J. Markovic for two more laps at which time he zipped by and was now second.At the same time the caution waved after Eric Kocher took a spin in turn four. It would be on that restart that Graver advanced by Rex and into the lead. The rest of the way it was all him as Rex could only watch from his vantage of a few intervals back.As Graver was cruising to the win, the battle for second became hot as Earl Paules stormed his way up to third with eight laps to go. The fight was tooth and nail as Paules was alongside Rex as the checkers fell.Late Model point leader Paul Koehler Jr., of Northampton had one thing in mind on this night, score for a second time in the 4th Annual George Ramos Jr. "Pineapple 50." He won the inaugural race in 2012 and was hyped to add another "Pineapple 50" trophy to his mantel.A field of 19, the largest in several years for a regular Saturday night feature, came out to participate but for the perennial king of Late Models, the more the merrier as it was virtually trouble-free in his quest.Frankie Althouse held on for second with Jacob Kerstetter a season best third.After a run of 10 straight races, the Street Stocks got their first repeat winner as Jonathan Tracey of Lehighton became the first driver this season to revisit Victory Lane with the class.Lorin Arthofer II of Bath was declared the winner of the 25 lap Dirt Mod feature after Scott Adams was unable to pass postrace inspection, due to a weight infraction.For Arthofer it would mark his second victory over the past three races.In the Pro 4's current point leader Cody Kohler of Schnecksville and defending class champ Nick Baer staged a great dogfight for the win with Kohler coming out the victor, his second this year.In the make-up Pro 4 feature from May 30, Bobby Kibler Jr., took the lead on lap eight and was never headed the rest of the way.16-year-old Kyle Krempasky of Lehighton picked up his career first stock car win in the Hobby Stock main.Modified Feature Finish (35 Laps): 1. Kris Graver, 2. Kevin rex Jr., 3. Earl Paules, 4. John Markovic, 5. Austin Kochenash, 6. Don Wagner, 7. Rick Reichenbach, 8. Terry Markovic, 9. Paul Frantz, 10. Eric Beers, 11. DJ Wagner, 12. Kyle Strohl, 13. Eric Kocher, 14. Tom Wanick, 15. Barry Callavini, 16. Chip SanteeLate Model Feature Finish (50 Laps): 1. Paul Koehler Jr., 2. Frankie Althouse, 3. Jacob Kerstetter, 4. Pat Hargan, 5. Jacob Nemeth, 6. Geno Steigerwalt, 7. Earl Paules, 8. Jeremy Miller, 9. Tony Hilliard, 10. Kenny Hein, 11. Jason Zatsko, 12. Barry Kutz, 13. Darryl Bruenig, 14. Todd Ahner, 15. Mike Sweeney, 16. Broc Brown, 17. Georg Ramos, 18. Rich Cooper, 19. Dave ImlerStreet Stock Feature Finish (30 Laps): 1. Jonathan Tracey, 2. Zach Graver, 3. Jason Frey, 4. Randy Ahner Jr., 5. Corey Edelman, 6. Jamie Smith, 7. Todd Ahner, 8. Kristy Arthofer, 9. Joe Stangle, 10. Jared Ahner, 11. Randy Schlenker, 12. Josh Mooney, 13. Gene Bowers, 14. Jason Kuhn, 15. Justin Mooney, 16. Brian Labar, 17. TJ Gursky, 18. Aaron Kromer, 19. Lonnie Behler Sr., 20. Stacey Brown DNQ: Bernie Uphold, George Ramos, Logan Boyer Jillian Long, Steven Steigerwalt, Stephanie MoyerDirt Mod Feature Finish (25 Laps): 1. Lorin Arthofer II, 2. Mike Stofflet, 3. Ray Deemer, 4. Ricky Yetter, 5. Aleia Geisler, 6. Dave Gorbatuk, 7. Billy Lasko, 8. Steve Shultz, 9. Jack Ely, 10. Ryan Green DNS: John Banashefski DQ: Scott AdamsPro 4 Feature Finish (20 Laps): 1. Cody Kohler, 2. Nick Baer, 3. Bobby Kibler Sr., 4. TJ Kemmerer, 5. Chad Miller, 8. Kailyn Beers, 9. Johnny Bennett, 10. Lou Gara, 11. Tyler Stangle, 12. Bobby Kibler Jr. DNS: JD LightPro 4 5/30 Make-up Feature Finish (20 Laps): 1. Bobby Kibler Jr., 2. Kohler, 3. Baer, 4. Stangle, 5. Bobby Kibler Sr., 6. Light, 7. Kemmerer, 8. Beers, 9. Bennett DNS: Alton Snyder Jr., Jake KiblerHobby Stock Feature Finish (15 Laps): 1. Kyle Krempasky, 2. Eddie Reeder, 3. Tim Oswald, 4. Collin Bollinger, 5. Thomas Hunsicker Jr., 6. Hen Reeder, 7. Gunner Yost, 8. Michael Wambold, 9. Daniel Hargan, 10. Kyle Sisco, 11. Dean Strohl, 12. Tiffany Wambold, 13. Lyndsay Buss, 14. Seth VanFossen