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Geisler’s Luck Changes At PPMS
Cranberry, PA (May 24, 2006) The Geisler Racing team and 2005 National Dirt Late
Model Hall of Fame Inductee, Lynn Geisler finally broke a string of bad finishes
this past weekend at Pittsburgh’s PA Motor Speedway.
Lynn decided to bring out his ‘spec’ motored Rocket Chassis this past
weekend at PPMS with hopes of changing his luck at “Dirt’s Monster Half Mile”.
The change did just that as Lynn would have his best finish of the season at the
Pennsylvania speed plant with a second place run.
The finish moved Geisler up to 7th in the point standings at Pittsburgh’s PA
Motor Speedway trailing point leader Lou Bradich by 63 points. Lynn also leads
the Budweiser point standing at the Lernerville Speedway by 19 points over Ken
Schaltenbrand.
This weekend the team will be in action at the Lernerville Speedway on Friday as
well as Pittsburgh’s PA Motor Speedway on Saturday.
Also with some exciting news is Lynn’s son, Travis Geisler. Travis, who is 25,
has been named temporary race engineer of Dale Jarrett's #88 on the Nextel Cup
Circuit. The Cranberry Township native served in that role Saturday at Lowes
Motor Speedway's Nextel Cup All Star Challenge, and will continue in that role
for the next three weeks. Jarrett's team was temporary restructured after a
four-week suspension of crew chief Richard "Slugger" Labbe, was upheld
Thursday, May 18th. Labbe will not return to racing until the Michigan race,
June 18th. Geisler said, "I wouldn't call it a promotion, but it's a great
opportunity to accelerate my learning curve. This is how I see myself making a
living." Geisler, a former driver in both the ARCA and Busch Circuits, was
unable to secure a ride last season and instead, decided to put his Vanderbilt
Mechanical Engineering degree to use this year. He signed with Robert Yates
Racing team and works with the ARCA team and also the No. 90 Busch team of Matt
McCall, age 24 and Steven Leicht, age 20 and now the Nextel Cup car. As an
engineer, Geisler serves as a consultant to the crew chief. He keeps up with all
the changes and data on the car, pools the information, and presents it to the
crew chief. Geisler said, "I have a chance to keep a hand in getting cars
to go faster. It isn't behind a wheel but it is the next best thing!" In
addition to working with Jarrett's team Geisler will also be working with Tommy
Baldwin, crew chief of Elliot Sadler's No. 38. Geisler added, "There is a
lot of communication and sharing of information. That's the benefit of working
for a multi-car team."
Lynn Geisler and Geisler Racing would like to thank all of their sponsors and
supporters:
#1 Cochran GM MegaCenter, Hotsy, Marshall Stamping, Groff Tractor &
Equipment Inc., Tri-State Hose & Supply, Bolea Oil, Rocket Chassis, Easy
Care, American Race Tire, Lias Tire, Rhodes Performance, Afco Shocks, Appleton
Power Rack & Pinions, Barry Grant, BultlerBuilt Motorsports Equipment,
Calico Coatings, DirtTrackDigest.com, Dynatech, Frankland Racing Supply, Kunzler
Signs & Decals, Mechanix Wear, Scott Performance Wire, Setrab Oil Coolers,
Speed Bear Fasteners, Stewart Warner, Turbo Blue Racing Fuel, Ultra Shield Race
Products, and Wrisco Industries Inc.
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Yet Another Second Place Run For
Geisler
Cranberry, PA (May 15, 2006) The Geisler Racing team and 2005 National Dirt
Late Model Hall of Fame Inductee, Lynn Geisler had another solid night at
Lernerville Speedway earning another second place finish. Lynn passed race
leader Chuck Kennedy on lap nine of the 25-lap feature event to take the lead.
Geisler would pull away from the field till a lap 17 caution put the rest of the
field on his bumper. Second place runner, John Flinner, would get the better
restart and go on to win the feature with Lynn taking his third second place
finish in as many ‘Fab Four’ events at Lernerville Speedway.
With his three-second place finishes, Lynn has a 19-point lead over Ken
Shaltenbrand in the 2006 Budweiser Point Standings. The past two Saturdays the
team competed at Pittsburgh’s Pennsylvania Motor Speedway. Unfortunately the
team has not had much luck at ‘Dirt’s Monster Half Mile’. Last week the
Lynn got caught up in an accident that regulated him to an 18th place
finish.
This past Saturday the team had some engine woes in the heat and was forced to
start the feature event on the tail. Lynn battled his way up to the 6th position
until the engine problems returned. The problems forced Lynn to the pit area
with a finish of 22nd.
This week the team will take their Cochran Automotive, Marshall Stamping, Rocket
Chassis GTO to Pittsburgh’s Pennsylvania Motor Speedway for a regular show as
Lernerville Speedway will feature the World of Outlaws Sprint Series this Friday
Night.
Lynn Geisler and Geisler Racing would like to thank all of their sponsors and
supporters: #1 Cochran GM MegaCenter, Hotsy, Marshall Stamping, Groff Tractor
& Equipment Inc., Tri-State Hose & Supply, Bolea Oil, Rocket Chassis,
Easy Care, American Race Tire, Lias Tire, Rhodes Performance, Afco Shocks,
Appleton Power Rack & Pinions, Barry Grant, BultlerBuilt Motorsports
Equipment, Calico Coatings, DirtTrackDigest.com, Dynatech, Frankland Racing
Supply, Kunzler Signs & Decals, Mechanix Wear, Scott Performance Wire,
Setrab Oil Coolers, Speed Bear Fasteners, Stewart Warner, Turbo Blue Racing
Fuel, Ultra Shield Race Products, and Wrisco Industries Inc.
For more information on Lynn Geisler and Geisler Racing visit:
www.LynnGeisler.com Media Contact: Jason Shank - www.dirttrackdigest.comE-Mail:
jshank@dirttrackdigest.com
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Geisler Has Strong Runs At
Lernerville And PPMS
Cranberry, PA (April 17, 2006) The Geisler Racing team and 2005 National Dirt
Late Model Hall of Fame Inductee, Lynn Geisler headed to Lernerville Speedway
this past Friday night for their Season Opener. With 40 Late Models signed into
the pits and a bad pill draw, Lynn started in the back of his heat. Lynn
finished fifth in his heat to transfer to the feature event. Lynn did not finish
high enough for the re-draw, which put him in the 14th starting position for the
feature.
Lynn had his 25th Anniversary #1 Cochran Rocket Chassis hooked up as he had
moved to the 5th position by the 5th lap. Geisler made his way into the 3rd
position by lap 10 as the two leaders (Jared Miley & Matt Lux) pulled away.
As the leaders raced with each other Lynn just ran his own race and waited for
someone to make a mistake. The great race for the lead ended with nine laps to
go as Matt Lux pulled to the infield moving Lynn up to the second position. Lynn
was too far behind to make a late race charge and finished the race in second.
The following night at Pittsburgh’s Pennsylvania Motor Speedway started
just as good as Friday finished. Lynn fell into the second spot at the start at
the start of the feature event and was racing hard with Keith Barbara for the
second position until lap 14 when Barbara finally made the pass. Steve Baker and
John Flinner would then put the pressure on Lynn for the 3rd spot. Lynn lost the
handle of his Rocket Chassis in turns 3 & 4 unfortunately taking Steve Baker
with him. Baker’s night would be over but Geisler was able to continue only to
go to the tail of the field. Geisler was able to battle his way back up to the
8th position when the checkered flag fell.
This week the Geisler Racing Team will race with the World of Outlaws Late
Model Series this Tuesday, April 18 at Lernerville Speedway in Sarver, PA. for
the April 7 rain postponed $10,000 to win ‘Spring Showdown In Sarver Town 50’.
Then back to Lernerville Speedway on Friday for a regular “Fab Four” event
and PPMS for another regular “Action Event” program. For more information on
these events visit: www.lernerville.com and www.ppms.com.
Geisler Racing would also like to send out their deepest sympathy to the
family of Al Straka. Longtime Geisler crewmember and family friend, Al Straka
passed away this weekend. Straka, affectionately known as "the Goof",
was involved with Geisler Racing since it's inception (literally - he took Lynn
to get his driver's license when he turned 16.) Ironically, Straka also took
Travis to get his driver's license when he turned 16.
Straka had a huge heart and was willing to do whatever was needed to help out
around the race shop. That included many thankless, but necessary jobs like
running parts, picking up Travis from school or the airport and taking him to
the race track. He always brought laughter with him to the shop and the race
track. He is survived by his son Jim, daughter Darlene and two granddaughters.
Lynn Geisler and Geisler Racing would like to thank all of their sponsors and
supporters:
#1 Cochran GM MegaCenter, Hotsy, Marshall Stamping, Groff Tractor &
Equipment Inc., Tri-State Hose & Supply, Bolea Oil, Rocket Chassis, Easy
Care, American Race Tire, Lias Tire, Rhodes Performance, Afco Shocks, Appleton
Power Rack & Pinions, Barry Grant, BultlerBuilt Motorsports Equipment,
Calico Coatings, DirtTrackDigest.com, Dynatech, Frankland Racing Supply, Kunzler
Signs & Decals, Mechanix Wear, Scott Performance Wire, Setrab Oil Coolers,
Speed Bear Fasteners, Stewart Warner, Turbo Blue Racing Fuel, Ultra Shield Race
Products, and Wrisco Industries Inc.
For more information on Lynn Geisler and Geisler Racing visit:
www.LynnGeisler.com
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