June 2, 2026

Bittner Becomes First Repeat RaceSaver Winner at Clinton County

SP Timmy Bittner VL — Timmy Bittner celebrates in victory lane after winning the RaceSaver IMCA Sprint Car feature at Clinton County Speedway on May 29. The Beech Creek, Pa. pilot became the first repeat winner in division competition at the Mill Hall oval this season, earning his third overall victory of 2026 and second at Clinton County Speedway. (Courtesy Photo)

MILL HALL, Pa. (May 29, 2026) — Timmy Bittner became the first repeat RaceSaver IMCA Sprint Car winner at Clinton County Speedway this season, racing to victory Friday night at the Mill Hall oval. The Beech Creek driver earned his third overall victory of 2026 and second at Clinton County Speedway this year.

After Cory Stabley led the field to the green flag, Bittner charged into the lead by the completion of the opening lap and never relinquished the top spot.

Jeffrey Weaver settled into second early while Dale Schweikart held third as the leaders established their positions. By lap five, Bittner paced Weaver, Schweikart, Josh Beamer, and Stabley.

From there, Bittner maintained control of the feature and kept the field at bay to secure the victory.

Weaver crossed the stripe in second while Schweikart completed the podium in third. Beamer finished fourth and Stabley rounded out the top five.

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