Mahoning Valley Speedway brought the curtain down on the 2020 season with race No. 5 of the well-received Mahoning Valley Hall of Fame Series (MVSHoFS), featuring the Hal Renninger 99-lap Tribute for Modifieds. Matt Hirschman not only topped the impressive field of cars for his fourth straight MVSHoFS victory, but he also claimed the Series title, his first such crown at the paved ¼-mile oval.

The Modified feature was also a combination event with the Race of Champions Asphalt Series tour, and with a seventh-place tally, Patrick Emerling beat Austin Beers for that championship.

Taking the checkers, Hirschman would claim his fourth-straight Mahoning win, record 50th with the RoC, and 22nd at the track.

“We’ve been on a roll here and this is the first time I won here with RoC, and it’s nice to have them here tonight as part of the Hal Renninger Tribute. This Hall of Fame Series really worked out well for us,” said Hirschman.

“Getting my 50th win with the RoC is a real milestone too, and the Series has always been a best option for us as a team located here in Pennsylvania and it’s nice to race close to home at Mahoning Valley.”

While Beers settled for second, Daren Scherer came home a solid third, his best run in the limited number of times at Mahoning. Bobby Jones was a steady performer all race long, and notched fourth, while Don Wagner battled back from a number of pit stops to claim fifth.

“Matt’s one of the best here so getting second to him is nothing to be ashamed of,” said Beers. “We just got a little too loose at the end. Track position helped too, and he had a little advantage on me there so he got it done.”

Even though he had already sewed up his second straight and a record fourth Street Stock championship, no one could have imagined that Jon Moser would have gone through the season winless, himself especially.

The always quick and talented driver made certain that was not going to happen, as he picked up not only the win the 43-lap contest and the hefty $1,750 check, but doubled down as a season champion, earning the crown for the MVSHoFS in the process.

“It’s been a struggle all year honestly. In the beginning of the year when we saw the schedule our intent was to just do the Hall of fame Series and we really wanted this one. This one is awesome,” an elated Moser said from Victory Lane.

“Josh (Mooney) and I had a heck of battle and that was fun and then Johnny (Bennett) gave me handful to deal with, it was a great race. This Hall of Fame Series was a great series and it showed all season long.”

With a record winner’s share of $1,500 courtesy of Aqua Duck Water Transport and Mahoning Valley Speedway, it was no surprise that a solid field of cars came out for the 33-lap Hobby Stock feature. And, as was expected, one very hotly contested affair took place.

When the thrilling race was completed, it was Corey Edelman proudly enjoying the victory laurels.

The Rookie Hobby Stocks ran their ‘Farewell 15’ with Hallie Muffley proving no match for the field, as she cruised to her class-leading third win of the season. Muffley started from the pole and once the green waved, there was no looking back.

Modified Feature Finish (99 laps)

: 1. Matt Hirschman, 2. Austin Beers, 3. Daren Scherer, 4. Bobby Jones, 5. Don Wagner, 6. Earl Paules, 7. Patrick Emerling, 8. Josh Scherer, 9. Brian DeFebo, 10. Todd Bear, 11. Jacob Kerstetter, 12. Lou Strohl, 13. Sean Verwys, 14. Rob Snyder Jr., 15. Gene Bowers, 16. Chuck Hossfeld, 17. Danny Knoll Jr., 18 Nevin George, 19. Austin Kochenash, 20. Kristy Arthofer

Street Stock Feature Finish (43 laps)

: 1. Jon Moser, 2. Johnny Bennett, 3. Josh Mooney, 4. Randy Ahner Jr. 5. TJ Gursky, 6. Eric Kocher, 7. Shayne Geist, 8. Mark Martini, 9. Mark Deysher, 10. Rick Reichenbach, 11. Thomas Flanagan, 12. Todd Ahner, 13. Randy Schlenker, 14. Tucker Muffley, 15. Bobby Kibler Sr., 16. Brandon Christman, 17 Jamie Smith, 18. Matt VanSyckle, 19. Cody Geist, 20. Dennis Buss DNQ: Bobby Kibler Jr., Justin Mooney, Randy Green, Logan Boyer, Jillian Long, Rich Moser

Hobby Stock Feature Finish (33 laps)

: 1. Corey Edelman, 2. Taylor Schmidt, 3. Lorin Arthofer, 4. Trisha Connolly, 5. Ryan Berger, 6. Jacob Boehm, 7. Cody Boehm, 8. Travis Solomon, 9. Lyndsay Buss, 10. Cody Geist, 11. Andrew Farnham, 12. James Tout, 13. Tucker Muffley, 14. Al Arthofer, 15. Devin Schmidt, 16. Rich Mutarelli, 17. Mallory Kutz, 18. Hunter Iatalese, 19. Jaden Brown, 20. Justin Merkel, 21. Josh Oswald, 22. Jake Oswald DNQ: Nicholas Kerstetter, Kip George, Ed Herman, CJ Zukowski

Rookie Hobby Stock Feature Finish (15 laps)

: 1. Hallie Muffley, 2. Brody George, 3. Tobie Behler, 4. Greyson Ahner, 5. Mia Guy, 6. Elia Tito, 7. Zoe Kuchera, 8. Makayla Kohler, 9. Maggie Yeakel 10. Paul French Jr.