LOU AUSTIN RECALLS SPRING SIZZLER EARLY DAYS AT STAFFORD

by | Apr 13, 2011 | Connecticut, New England, Stafford

LOU AUSTIN RECALLS SPRING SIZZLER EARLY DAYS AT STAFFORD

(Stafford Springs, CT)—With the 40th Annual CARQUEST Tech-Net Spring
Sizzler less than a month away, the excitement and anticipation of “The
Greatest Race in the History of Spring” continues to build. As part of the
celebration of the 40th edition of the CARQUEST Tech-Net Spring Sizzler,
Stafford Speedway is inviting drivers who were on hand to take part in the
early days of the Sizzler to be honored during this year’s CARQUEST Tech-Net
Spring Sizzler pre-race festivities. (more…)

Christopher Doubles Up at Thompson

by | Apr 10, 2011 | Connecticut, New England, Thompson

Christopher Doubles Up at Thompson
O’Sullivan, Materas, Marcotte, Coates & Fields Also Winners

Thompson, CT (April 10, 2011): It was a stellar afternoon for Plainville, CT, racer Ted Christopher. Despite an injured hand and his fair share of struggles, Christopher took home top honors in both the Whelen Modified Tour and the NASCAR Whelen All-American Sunoco Modified events. Mike O’Sullivan of Springfield, MA, was victorious in the Super Late Model main event. John Materas of Voluntown, CT, returned to his winning ways in the Late Models. R.J. Marcotte Millville, MA, recovered from an early race spin to score the TIS Modified victory. Danny Fields of Deep River, CT, scored top honors in the Mini Stock division. Joe Coates of Groton, CT wired the field in Limited Sportsman division.

It was an eventful but admittedly “fun” outing for Christopher in the NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour 150 on Sunday afternoon. Christopher was involved in an early race incident. He benefited from the “free pass” twice to get back on the lead lap. Once back in contention he proved that he had the car to beat; streaking through the field to score the victory. Rowan Pennink of Huntingdon Valley, PA, was strong all day to finish second. Veteran Mike Stefanik of Coventry, RI, also had an up-and-down day that ended on a high note with a podium finish. The event was marred by 12 cautions and two red flags including a scary wreck on the front stretch that found Ronnie Silk’s #6 up on its side. Ryan Preece and Justin Bonsignore completed the top-five.
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Santos Record-Setting WMT Qualifying Effort at Thompson

by | Apr 9, 2011 | Connecticut, NASCAR, New England, Thompson

Santos Record-Setting WMT Qualifying Effort at Thompson
Ceravolo Makes Triumphant Return; Cipriano Score Saturday Icebreaker Win

Thompson, CT (Saturday, April 9, 2011): The 2011 season officially got underway at Thompson International Speedway with day number one of the traditional Icebreaker. In qualifying for the Whelen Modified Tour, Bobby Santos III of Franklin, MA, posted a record-setting lap of 18.237 ET to win the Coors Light Pole with a new track record. In feature racing action, Todd Ceravolo of Gales Ferry, CT, returned to regular weekly racing at Thompson Speedway to score the victory in the Sunoco Modifieds. In Sunoco Lite action, Joey Cipriano of Waterbury, CT, scored a commanding win.
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