Eash Brothers Tribute Race, Honoring David Eash, Paying $8K-To-Win, Friday At Williams Grove

Story By: SHAWN BROUSE / WILLIAMS GROVE SPEEDWAY – MECHANICSBURG, PA – Williams Grove Speedway will celebrate the careers of racing brothers Cris and Darren Eash coming up this Friday night, August 30 at 7:30 pm when the Eash Brothers Tribute Race in honor of David Eash takes place.

The 25-lap special for the Lawrence Chevrolet 410 sprint cars will pay $8,000 to win as part of the 2024 Hoosier Diamond Series.

Also on the program will be the second Dirty Deeds 25 of the season for the 358 sprint cars, paying $2,500 to win out of a total purse worth nearly $12,000.

Brothers Cris and Darren Eash spent the better part of three decades campaigning sprint cars at Williams Grove Speedway and throughout the area, both men proving proficient at the wheel of both 410 and 358 sprint cars.

And both drivers began their careers driving for their father David Eash as car owner who went on to support their efforts throughout.

Originally slated to be recognized on August 30 as well, the elder Eash passed away earlier this year and the track will now honor his memory by dedicating the race run in celebration of his son’s careers, to him.

Both Cris and Darren Eash will take part in a special pre-race interview session in the infield on Friday night from 5:45 to 6:30 pm as part of the show.

Other guests who played a role in the Eash’s career will also be on hand.

A restored No. 17E Cris Eash sprint car will be on display.

Time trials will set the starting grids for the 410 sprint cars with the fast timer earning $300 as the Fast Tees Fast Time Award.

Fireworks will also be part of the holiday weekend kickoff racing program.

Adult general admission for the August 30 racing program is set at $25 with students ages 13-20 admitted for just $10.

Kids ages 12 and under are always admitted for FREE at Williams Grove Speedway.

Another Dirty Deeds 25 For 358s August 30th

The second Dirty Deeds 25 of the season for 358 sprint cars is on tap Friday night, August 30 at Williams Grove Speedway.

The Dirty Deeds 25 will pay $2,500 to the winner out of a purse worth nearly $12,000 for the limited sprints.

Action, including Diamond Series racing for the 410 sprint cars, gets underway at 7:30 pm.

The first Dirty Deeds 25 of the season at Williams Grove was scored by Matt Findley on May 31.

Hard Charger and Hard Luck Awards will be handed out after the Dirty Deeds main event, worth $250 each.

Heats will be lined up via regular handicapping with the feature lineup set using straight-up finishes from the heats.

Dirty Deeds Repair and Fabrication LLC., of Honey Brook is the title sponsor of the Dirty Deeds 25.

The special race for the 358 sprints will no doubt be a pivotal event in the hotly contested chase for the 2024 track title at Williams Grove as Doug Hammaker and Derek Locke are currently tied atop the standings with four races to go in the season.

Hammaker of Grantville has been the only driver able to repeat in the 358 sprint division at the track so far this season while single wins have gone to: Andy Best, Adam Carberry, Findley, Chase Gutshall, Preston Lattomus and Dylan Norris.

Eash Brothers Careers To Be Feted Friday

The 30-year sprint car careers of brothers Cris and Darren Eash will be the focus of Friday night’s racing program for 410 sprint cars at Williams Grove Speedway.

Both men will be on hand as the track celebrates their accomplishments in both 410 and 358 sprint car racing over the years.

A pre-race interview session with the drivers and other special guests will take place in the infield from 5:45 to 6:30 pm before racing gets underway at 7:30.

The Eash Brothers Tribute Race itself will pay $8,000 to the winner of the 25-lap main.

At the helm of sprint cars owned by their father David Eash, the Eash brothers began racing in the area in the mid-1980s.

Over the years their identifiable No. 17E and No. 7E sprinters sponsored by E & G Classics became fixtures in the pit areas of local ovals including at Williams Grove Speedway.

Other rides synonymous with the brothers through the years included the Neiderer No. 10N, the Kline No. 22, the Weber No. 18 and the Leach No. 30, among others.

At Williams Grove, Cris Eash owns 23 wins in the 410 sprint division and nine at the wheel of a 358 sprint while Darren holds a single Williams Grove 410 victory and a trio of 358 wins.

Cris recorded the 1999 358 sprint car track title at Williams Grove Speedway and beat the World of Outlaws at the track twice in his career.

The Hanover driver won the prestigious Williams Grove season opener twice and finished second in the National Open in 2000.

Having spent four seasons on the road with the outlaws, Cris Eash was the 1987 WOO Rookie Of The Year.

In total, Cris Eash garnered 109 overall 410 sprint car wins and 24 at the wheel of a 358 during his time on the track before retiring at the end of the 2013 season.

Ijamsville Maryland’s Darren Eash, who retired in 2004, owns a total of 12 overall 410 wins and 17 in a 358 sprint car.

The brothers original car owner and faithful supporter all during their careers, father David Eash was originally slated to be feted at Friday’s event as well however the elder Eash passed away suddenly earlier this year.

Thus the historic oval will now celebrate the brother’s careers while dedicating Friday’s Eash Tribute to the memory of the late David Eash.

Gates will open at 5:30 pm.