Jim Peterson Wins Late Model Xtra Mart Xtra D 60 At Stafford Motor Speedway; Pennink, Ferrigno, Provost, Michael, & DiMatteo Also Score Feature Wins
Jim Peterson Wins Late Model Xtra Mart Xtra D 60 At Stafford Motor Speedway; Pennink, Ferrigno, Provost, Michael, & DiMatteo Also Score Feature Wins
(Stafford Springs, CT)—Stafford Speedway returned to NASCAR Whelen All-American Series racing action with the Late Model Xtra Mart Xtra D 60 program on Friday, August 1st. In feature racing action, Jim Peterson used a mid-race pitstop under caution to his advantage to adjust the handling on his car and he charged his way back through the field to win the 60-lap Xtra Mart Xtra D Late Model feature. Rowan Pennink made it two in a row by winning the 40-lap SK Modified® feature, Joey Ferrigno spun and then won the 20-lap SK Light feature with a last lap pass, Duane Provost scored his third win of the season in the Limited Late Model feature, Brandon Michael scored his first win of the season in the 15-lap DARE Stock feature, and Dana DiMatteo became the first repeat Legend cars feature winner of the season in the 20-lap race. The Late Model division split a $1,000 bonus from Xtra Mart Convenience Stores among the top-5 finishers in their 60-lap feature.
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Preece Wins Sunoco Modified 20/20 Sprint after Competitor Mishaps
Preece Wins Sunoco Modified 20/20 Sprint after Competitor Mishaps
Thompson, Conn.: Ryan Preece took advantage of missteps from his competition to claim victory in a special 20/20 Sprint event of the Sunoco Modified Series at Thompson Speedway Motorsports Park on Wednesday, July 30th. The night included Thompson’s four NASCAR Whelen All-American Series divisions, along with the Vintage Outlaws, taking to the track for a night that would include its share of drama and exciting racing resulting in hard fought victories for some of the track’s most prominent contenders.
Jeff Smith took the first win of the night and his first at the “Big-T” as the Late Models took center stage. Smith’s victory came in the wake of a very dramatic and eventful opening race after the early laps were dominated by a three way battle between Nick Ladyga, John Lowinski-Loh and Glenn Boss battling it out for the lead before drama ensued following a lap two caution. Ladyga held off his rivals on the lap three restart before a battle for second between Lowinski-Loh and Boss resulted in Boss going around in turns one and two. The drama continued when Boss and Lowinski-Loh were once again involved in an incident in the first two turns on lap eleven where it appeared that Rick Gentes got into the back of Ladyga, pushing him into Lowinski-Loh who had taken the lead going into turn one. The contact send Lowinski-Loh spinning and collected several cars in the process including Boss’ vehicle.
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Sprint to the Sunoco Modified Championship Continues on Whelen Night at Thompson Speedway Motorsports Park
Sprint to the Sunoco Modified Championship Continues on Whelen Night at Thompson Speedway Motorsports Park
Thompson, CT- The Sunoco Modifieds reclaim center stage at Thompson Speedway Motorsports Park (TSMP) for their 20/20 Sprint event on Whelen Night, Wednesday, July 30th.
The unique format will feature a three segment race for the Sunoco Modifieds, with the lowest overall point total taking the victory. The first segment will be lined up from the results of the qualifiers, and will be 20 laps in distance. The second segment will be a complete inversion of lead lap cars setting the field, and will also consist of 20 laps. The third and final segment will be lined up by fastest lap times from the first segment, but will only be a 10 lap sprint for the win. “This format was used for the Late Models, and was a huge success,” states TSMP General Manager, Josh Vanada.
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Waterford Speedbowl 7/26 NASCAR Whelen All-American Series Results
Waterford Speedbowl 7/26 NASCAR Whelen All-American Series Results
Waterford, CT (July 26, 2014) – Nostalgia Night hit the track Saturday at
Waterford Speedbowl with NASCAR Whelen All-American Series racing joined
by vintage displays and motorsports action, plus racing by the
Northeastern Midget Association. Taking NASCAR wins included Berlin’s
Keith Rocco, winner of both the special Charlie Mitchell Memorial SK
Modified® feature plus Valenti Auto Mall Late Model race, tying yet
another track record in the process. Al Stone III of Durham came away
with a hard- nosed win in the Street Stocks, while Wayne Burroughs Jr. of
Oakdale was victorious for the first time this season in the Mini Stocks.
In NEMA action, the Shane Hammond Memorial race was won by Seth Carlson of
Brimfield and the NEMA Lites feature went to Williamsburg, New York driver
Juris Kupris.
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Rowan Pennink Wins Inaugural NAPA Auto Parts SK 5k at Stafford Speedway
Rowan Pennink Wins Inaugural NAPA Auto Parts SK 5k at Stafford Speedway
(Stafford Springs, CT)—Stafford Speedway returned to NASCAR Whelen All-American Series racing action with the Inaugural NAPA Auto Parts SK 5k, which paid the winner $5,000 out of a purse of over $27,000. Stafford Speedway held an online vote prior to the race with fans able to vote on the qualifying procedure, the number of laps for the feature, the tire rule, and how the lineup would be handicapped. The qualifying, tire rule, and handicapping procedures were decided by the fan vote prior to the race but the lap number remained a mystery to everyone. A weighted draw was held just prior to the start of the race with the top-3 fan choices of 76, 80, and 100 laps in a bucker. The 100-lap chip was drawn, making the race 100-laps long. After a 2014 season that has seen more downs than ups for Huntingdon Valley, PA driver Rowan Pennink, he used a strong move in turns 3+4 to take the lead from Ryan Preece as they were heading towards the white flag and took home the $5,000 winner’s check.
In other feature action during the night, Jay Stuart recorded his second consecutive Late Model feature victory, Dylan Menditto won the SK Light feature, David Arute took his first Ltd. Late Model checkered flag of the 2014, Frank L’Etoile, Jr. picked up his first win of the 2014 season in the DARE Stock feature, and Mike Christopher, Jr. picked up his first win of the year in the Legend Cars feature.
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