Shumway Takes Rain Shortened Modified Checkers
Winchester, NH: This past Saturday, Monadnock Speedway attempted to dodge the rain to complete the whole race venue. Most of the program was completed until a down pour came in during the Modified event on lap twenty-eight where Bryan Shumway was declared the winner. Other competitors in victory lane included Super Stock Bill Johnston, Mini Stock Jamey King and Andy Lindeman in the All Star Race Trucks. The 4-cylinder Enduros were not able to compete due to the rain and will be on the schedule for this upcoming Saturday’s event.
Joe Rogers set the pace for the Mini Stock twenty five lap main event. Jamey King wasted no time to take the top spot by lap five followed by Kim Rivet, Derek Bergquist, Chris McTaggart and Beth Adams. On lap nine the caution flag was displayed for Rogers and Tim Jackson. On the restart, King resumed the lead. On lap thirteen, another caution came out as Adams slowed due to mechanical failure causing Rich Fournier to hit the back end of Adam’s car. Fournier retired to the pit area for front end damage. On the restart, King led the field as Rivet and Bergquist ran wheel to wheel for second. Bergquist on the inside took over second and began to reel in his teammate for the lead. Half way to go, the battle for third developed between McTaggart and Jackson. Slight contact was made between the two but both held their position. Less than five laps to go, Bergquist challenged King for the lead as they approached lap traffic. Two laps to go, the battle between McTaggart and Jackson continued as both approached the lap car of Bob Chapdelaine. McTaggart took the high side around Chapdelaine as Jackson was slowed up on the inside. Jackson, on the backstretch, made contact with Chapdelaine sending him into the infield. On the final lap, King felt Bergquist all over his back bumper. At the checkers, it was King holding off Bergquist for the victory. McTaggart came in third giving the Big Boys race team the top three finish followed by Jackson and Rivet. Jackson was penalized for rough riding moving Rivet into fourth and Chris Davis into fifth.
Kevin Ouellette brought the Super Stocks to the green with Bill Johnston on the outside pole. On the first lap, Johnston moved into the lead. By lap three Andy Brooks and Ed Brehio III made the pass for second and third. Ouellette held of Nancy Muni for fourth. Ten laps complete, Johnston pulled away as Brooks and Brehio ran wheel to wheel. Nick Gravel made the pass on the outside of Muni for fifth. On lap thirteen, Brehio spun on the backstretch bringing out the first caution of the event. On the restart, Johnston remained the leader as Brooks felt the heat from Gravel for second. Both ran side by side until Gravel suffered a flat tire bringing out a caution. Johnston had a great restart commanding the lead as Brooks, Jeremy Sorel and Ken Springer all battled for the second spot. Five laps to go, Sorel put the pressure on Brooks as he attempted the outside pass. Jeff Wright, Springer and and Brehio ran tight for the top five positions. Brehio, on the outside, took over fifth from Springer as Sorel took over second on the inside of Brooks . At the checkers, it was Johnston celebrating his first of the season win followed by Sorel, Brooks, Wright and Brehio.
The Modifieds rolled onto the track for the fifty lap event as Eric LeClair brought the field to the start. Josh Cantara took the lead on the first lap as Vic Johnson followed for second. Four laps complete, Vic Johnson and Bryan Shumway ran wheel to wheel for second. Shumway succeeded as Johnson felt the heat from Todd Patnode and Kirk Alexander for third. Few laps later, Alexander made his move on the outside of Patnode for fourth and worked on Johnson for third. Ten laps complete, Shumway was on the back bumper of Cantara as Alexander continued to pressure Johnson for third. By lap eighteen, the two leaders worked through lap traffic as Alexander completed the pass for third and reeled in the leaders. Lap twenty two, Shumway had a good run off of turn four and took the lead on the front stretch. Alexander followed and took over second. The top three ran nose to tail as Shumway felt the presence of Alexander on his back bumper. On lap twenty eight, the race was halted as heavy rain quickly came in and multiple cars spun due to the slick conditions. Due to the race being over half way, the management decided to declare Shumway the winner followed Alexander, Cantara, Patnode and Johnson.
This Saturday, Monadnock Speedway will host the return of the Pro 4 Modifieds and welcome the Classic Lites for their first appearance at the high banks plus Outlaw Pros, Super Stocks, Mini Stocks, 4-cylinder and Full Size Enduros. Race time is at 6pm. For more information, log onto the speedway’s website at www.monadnockspeedway.com.
Modified Finish: Bryan Shumway, Belchertown, Ma; Kirk Alexander, Swanzey, NH; Josh Cantara, Alfred, ME; Todd Patnode, Richmond, NH; Vic Johnson, Troy, NH; Jim Boniface, Winchester, NH; Dave Berube, |Bristol, CT; Rob Williams, Winchendon, Ma; Ed Reed, Groton, CT; Marty Radewick, Springfield, Ma; Eric LeClair, Southampton, Ma; Kevin Bolduc, Hudson, NH; Rich Fournier, Warwick, Ma; Brandee Tree, Nottingham, NH; Rich Hammann, Tolland, Ct; Frank L’Etoile, Whethersfield, CT; Roy Seidell, Southampton, Ma
Super Stock Finish: Bill Johnston, Athol, Ma; Jeremy Sorel, Westfield, Ma; Andy Brooks, Winchendon, Ma; Jeff Wright, Jaffrey, NH; Ed Brehio III, Baldwinville, Ma; Ken Springer, Swanzey, NH; Matt Mead, Richmond, NH; Nancy Muni, Harwinton, CT; Nick Gravel, Groton, Ma; Kevin Ouellette, Fitchburg, Ma; Craig Cashman, Keene, NH; Adam Brooks, Winchendon, Ma; Bob Bedaw, Whately, Ma
Mini Stock Finish: Jamey King, Orange, Ma; Derek Bergquist, Warwick, Ma; Chris McTaggart, Swanzey, NH; Kim Rivet, Chicopee, Ma; Chris Davis, Winchester, NH; Joe Rogers, Ludlow, VT; Tim Jackson, Jaffrey, NH; Dennis Wallace, Jaffrey, NH; Shawn Doubleday, Belchertown, Ma; Kevin Russell, Fitzwilliam, NH; Bob Chapdelaine, Chicopee, Ma; Beth Adams, Winchendon, Ma; Rich Fournier, Warwick, Ma; Kevin McKnight, Orange, Ma