Photos: June 23, 2012 Whelen Modified Tour at Waterford
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SID’S VIEW (2012) – Grandstand Chatter
A look back at the SK Modified event held at the Waterford Speedbowl on June 16, 2012 and won by Tyler Chadwick. Includes grandstand commentary throughout the race from Sid and his friends, plus GoPro cameras on the racecars of Chadwick, runner-up Rob Janovic Jr, Nichole Morgillo, Joe Gada and track official Eric Webster
VINNEY ESPOSITO WINS NETS RACE AT WATERFORD
Vinney Esposito of Waterbury CT, takes his first win from points leader Duane Noll of Monroe CT, in the 25-Lap New England Truck Series feature race last Saturday night at the Waterford Speedbowl.
On the pole #151 Ford of Bert Ouellette with the # 11 Chevy of Vinney Esposito on the outside set the pace as they rolled off turn four starting NETS feature race. Before getting to turn three, Vinney took over the lead position from Ouellette with #2 Chevy of Duane Noll in tow. On lap nine, #75 of Corey Coates takes third place position with Ouellette and #8 Dodge of Tom Metcalf following behind. On lap fifteen, with mechanical failure, the #6 Chevy Truck of Mike Ledoux had to park for the night. By lap nineteen, the #21x Chevy of Jason Lafayette takes over fourth position with Metcalf, Ouellette and #19 Chevy of Nate Bubello of MA .
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Waterford Speedbowl SID’S VIEW (2012) – Questions, Cameras & Comebacks
A look back at the SK Modified feature at the Waterford Speedbowl held on May 5, 2012. The 35 lap event was won by Keith Rocco and features in-car camera footage from Tom Abele, Joe Gada and Diego Monahan’s racecars. Also includes interview with Speedbowl owner/operator Terry Eames earlier in the day
NEW ENGLAND TRUCK SERIES GOES GREEN TO CHECKERED AT WATERFORD’S BUDWEISER BLAST OFF
Corey Coates of Ledyard, CT takes the first win of the season in the New England Truck Series 25 lap feature race this past Saturday night at Waterford Speedbowl. Coates started on the pole but lost the lead on lap one to the #88 of Roger Turbush. On lap three he regained the lead with a great move in turn 1 and lead from there on. According to Coates halfway thru the race his motor started breaking up and he didn’t think he would make it thru the whole event. The #88 of Turbush held on to second place until lap 23 when the hard charging # 2 of Duane Noll swept underneath him to steal the spot. Vinny Esposito of the #11 followed him to make up the top three. The #88 of Roger Turbush finished in fourth followed by the #21 of Jason Lafayette rounding out the top 5.
Jon McKennedy Dominates At Speedbowl “Blastoff” To Win Season-Opener For Valenti Modified Racing Series
(WATERFORD, CT.) When Jon McKennedy recently received a call from legendary New England car owner Art Barry offering him the seat in his Valenti Modified Racing Series entry, he gladly accepted.
On Sunday afternoon it proved a wise decision, with the Carlisle, MA driver scoring a convincing wire-to-wire victory in the season opening “Budweiser Blastoff” at the Waterford Speedbowl.
Starting from the outside front-row, McKennedy immediately took the lead from pole- sitter Rob Goodenough. He then prevailed on several restarts during the century-distance grind.
Fifth-place starter & defending series champion Chris Pasteryak dogged the leader during the latter-stages, mounting the most serious challenge. His chances evaporated when he was forced to pit for repairs with only 24-laps remaining. Winner of the 2011 “Blastoff”, Pasteryak returned to finish 10th.
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