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\nBell Wins in Tight Modified Finish at Devil\u2019s Bowl Speedway
\nBates shines in Late Models, Wood wins exciting Enduro<\/strong><\/p>\n

WEST HAVEN, VT \u2013 Alex Bell topped the winners\u2019 list during a night of exciting stock car racing action and close finishes at Devil\u2019s Bowl Speedway on Friday, May 31. Bell earned the sixth Bond Auto Parts Modified victory of his career during Whelen Engineering Night presented by Mobil 1 for the NASCAR Whelen All-American Series. Bell, 21, of Cambridge, NY, led every step of the 35-lap feature race, but never had more than a two car-length advantage. After taking the lead from polesitter Jamie Proctor in the first corner, Bell ran a consistent line but was unable to shake perennial Modified championship contenders Vince Quenneville, Jr. and Ron Proctor.
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\nQuenneville, of Brandon, VT, dogged Bell the entire distance and drew even in a side-by-side fight as the laps clicked away. Two-time defending champion Proctor, of Charlton, NY, ran equally close to Quenneville\u2019s rear bumper throughout the race, and the trio even ran three-abreast momentarily just before the final lap began. Bell was able to pull ahead to win by just a car length over Quenneville, with Proctor a tight third. Leon Gonyo of Chazy, NY outlasted a race-long battle with Jessey Mueller of Olmstedville, NY for fourth place.<\/p>\n

Joe Williams of Scotia, NY, who won the bonus-points Sunoco Race Fuels Semi-Feature earlier in the evening, finished sixth in the main event. Todd Stone, Hunter Bates, Jamie Proctor, and Jamie LaFountain completed the top ten.<\/p>\n

Double-duty driver Bates saved his best for last in the Late Model division. The 17 year-old began the day by attending his final class at Middlebury Union High School, then led only the final 100 yards of the 30-lap Late Model feature to earn a popular career-first victory in the division; Bates won the Late Model championship at Devil\u2019s Bowl Speedway in 2011 despite never winning a main event.<\/p>\n

The race was dominated by Chris Bergeron of Claremont, NH, who was making his first start at Devil\u2019s Bowl, but a restart with just three laps remaining allowed Bates to complete his drive to the front and steal the victory by a fender on the outside lane \u2013 officially .045-second at the finish line. Chris Curtis of Rutland, MA finished third driving a new car that he acquired less than eight hours earlier. Kevin Elliott of Rutland, VT was fourth, followed by Jamie Fisher of Shelburne, VT. Rookie Brandon Atkins finished sixth in his first start, followed by Robert Bryant, Jr., rookie Josh Masterson, Dan Petronis, and Norm Andrews.<\/p>\n

The finish of the Late Model race is unofficial pending the further review of possible infractions found in post-race technical inspection. An official ruling will be made in the coming days. Defending champion Robert Gordon of Milton, VT posted his first win of the season in the Renegade division\u2019s 15-lap feature, edging Fairfax, VT racer Richie Turner. Fifteen year-old Rich Lowrey, III of Charlotte, VT posted an impressive third-place showing in the first stock car race of his career. Rookies Brad Bushey of Cambridge, VT and Ray Germain, Jr. of Bristol, VT completed the top five.<\/p>\n

Bobby LaVair of Gabriels, NY turned an otherwise sour night for his three-car family team around by winning the 15-lap Central Vermont Motorcycles Mini Stock feature. LaVair won as his father Harold and brother Chris watched form the sidelines with blown engines. Jake Noble of Benson, VT finished second, and John McCarron of Rensselaer, NY inherited third place in post-race inspection after the car driven by Dan Collins failed to meet the minimum weight requirement. Matt Monaghan of Colchester, VT finished fourth and rookie Lacey Hanson of Orwell, VT was fifth.<\/p>\n

Brett \u201cWoody\u201d Wood of Georgia, VT won the 75-lap Enduro Series event for the second win of his Enduro career at Devil\u2019s Bowl. Wood\u2019s 2002 Mitsubishi Eclipse came out on top of an entertaining three-car fight between he and the team of Bill and Shawn Fountain. \u201cWild Bill\u201d Fountain of Altona, NY finished second, while Eric \u201cMongo\u201d Messier of Hinesburg, VT was third. Tyler Rhoades of Milton, VT was fourth with Andy Botala of Grand Isle, VT fifth. Shawn Fountain finished sixth, the final driver on the lead lap, after a late crash.<\/p>\n

Devil\u2019s Bowl Speedway returns to action on Friday, June 7 with the People\u2019s United Bank 100 \u2013 the second round of the four-race Vermont State Late Model Championship Series. The Bond Auto Parts Modifieds, the Renegades, and the Central Vermont Motorcycles Mini Stocks will be in action, along with the first Spectator Races of the season for street-legal vehicles. Racing is scheduled to begin at 7:00pm. <\/p>\n

Devil\u2019s Bowl Speedway is located on Route 22A in West Haven, VT, four miles north of Exit 2 on U.S. Route 4.<\/p>\n

UNOFFICIAL RESULTS \u2013 Whelen Engineering Night presented by Mobil 1<\/strong>
\nNASCAR Whelen All-American Series
\nDevil\u2019s Bowl Speedway, West Haven, VT
\nFriday, May 31, 2013<\/p>\n

Pos.-(Start)-Driver-Hometown
\n(# – denotes rookie)<\/p>\n

Bond Auto Parts Modified (35 laps)<\/strong>
\n1. (2) Alex Bell, Cambridge, NY
\n2. (6) Vince Quenneville, Jr., Brandon, VT
\n3. (10) Ron Proctor, Charlton, NY
\n4. (5) Leon Gonyo, Chazy, NY
\n5. (7) Jessey Mueller, Olmstedville, NY
\n6. (8) Joe Williams, Scotia, NY
\n7. (11) Todd Stone, Middlebury, VT
\n8. (9) Hunter Bates, Middlebury, VT
\n9. (1) Jamie Proctor, Schuylerville, NY
\n10. (10) Jamie LaFountain, Plattsburgh, NY
\n11. (4) Cody Sargen, Greenfield Center, NY
\n12. (16) Matt Atwood, Whitehall, NY
\n13. (15) Dave Snow, Brandon, VT
\n14. (14) Jim Introne, Jr., Hartford, NY
\n15. (12) James Introne, Sr., Hartford, NY
\n16. (13) Mike Bush, South Glens Falls, NY
\nHeat Winners: Ron Proctor, Leon Gonyo
\nSunoco Race Fuels Semi-Feature Winner: Joe Williams<\/p>\n

Late Model (30 laps) \u2013 Pending Technical Inspection Review<\/strong>
\n1. (7) Hunter Bates, Middlebury, VT
\n2. (9) Chris Bergeron, Claremont, NH
\n3. (8) Chris Curtis, Rutland, MA
\n4. (3) Kevin Elliott, Rutland, VT
\n5. (10) Jamie Fisher, Shelburne, VT
\n6. (11) # Brandon Atkins, Plattsburgh, NY
\n7. (14) Robert Bryant, Jr., Brooklyn, CT
\n8. (12) # Josh Masterson, Bristol, VT
\n9. (4) Dan Petronis, Mechanicville, NY
\n10. (1) Norm Andrews, Northfield, VT
\n11. (17) # Tommy Eriksen, Jr., Ferrisburgh, VT
\n12. (15) # Seth Bridge, Mendon, VT
\n13. (16) # Carol Parker, Fair Haven, VT
\n14. (5) Boomer Morris, Barre, VT
\n15. (6) Pete Yetman, Peru, MA
\n16. (13) Jesse Carris, Rutland, VT
\n17. (2) Chad White, Fort Ann, NY
\nHeat Winners: Chris Bergeron, Dan Petronis<\/p>\n

Renegade (15 laps)<\/strong>
\n1. (1) Robert Gordon, Milton, VT
\n2. (2) Richie Turner, Fairfax, VT
\n3. (5) # Rich Lowrey, III, Charlotte, VT
\n4. (4) # Brad Bushey, Bolton, VT
\n5. (3) # Ray Germain, Jr., Bristol, VT
\n6. (6) Jon Boutin, St. Albans, VT
\nHeat Winner: Robert Gordon<\/p>\n

Central Vermont Motorcycles Mini Stock (15 laps)<\/strong>
\n1. (5) Bobby LaVair, Gabriels, NY
\n2. (4) Jake Noble, Benson, VT
\n3. (2) John McCarron, Rensselaer, NY
\n4. (10) Matt Monaghan, Colchester, VT
\n5. (8) # Lacey Hanson, Orwell, VT
\n6. (6) # Jason Sabourin, Vergennes, VT
\n7. (7) # Chuck Bradford, Addison, VT
\n8. (9) Kyle Watrous, Bomoseen, VT
\n9. (12) Mike Whalen, Jr., Morrisonville, NY
\n10. (13) # Kyle Sorensen, Ballston Spa, NY
\n11. (3) Garry Bashaw, Lincoln, VT
\n12. (11) Harold LaVair, Jr., Gabriels, NY
\n13. (14) Chris LaVair, Gabriels, NY
\nDisqualified: (1) Dan Collins, Rensselaer, NY (weight)
\nHeat Winners: Bobby LaVair, Garry Bashaw<\/p>\n

Enduro Series (75 laps)<\/strong>
\nPos.-Car No.-Driver-Hometown-Laps Completed
\n1. 802 Brett Wood, Georgia, VT \u2013 75 laps
\n2. 77 Bill Fountain, Altona, NY \u2013 75 laps
\n3. 88x Eric Messier, Hinesburg, VT \u2013 75 laps
\n4. 86 Tyler Rhoades, Milton, VT \u2013 75 laps
\n5. 666 Andy Botala, Grand Isle, VT \u2013 75 laps
\n6. 7 Shawn Fountain, Altona, NY \u2013 75 laps
\n7. 17 Cory Gray, Rutland, VT \u2013 74 laps
\n8. 68 Kevin Sorel, Plattsburgh, NY \u2013 74 laps
\n9. 35 Jeff Murray, Georgia, VT \u2013 73 laps
\n10. 91 Hunter Murray, Cambridge, VT \u2013 72 laps
\n11. 3 Shane Wood, Whiting, VT \u2013 71 laps
\n12. 51 Alex Laplante, Milton, VT \u2013 69 laps
\n13. 56 Bret Williams, Sudbury, VT \u2013 67 laps
\n14. 28 Trevor Sampson, Addison, VT \u2013 65 laps
\n15. 14 Chris Mattos, Milton, VT \u2013 65 laps
\n16. 3T Justin Bolster, Fair Haven, VT \u2013 63 laps
\n17. 22 Ethan White, Hinesburg, VT \u2013 63 laps
\n18. 30 Tom Kudlacik, Milton, VT \u2013 61 laps
\n19. 269 Mike Hance, Westport, NY \u2013 59 laps
\n20. 20 Zach Wood, Georgia, VT \u2013 58 laps
\n21. 44G Matt Grenier, Fair Haven, VT \u2013 48 laps
\n22. 18 Evan Bathalon, Brandon, VT \u2013 45 laps
\n23. 420 Kaleb Shepard, Georgia, VT \u2013 32 laps
\n24. 69 Doug White, Dorset, VT \u2013 26 laps
\n25. 48 Eddie Shackett, Jr., Middlebury, VT \u2013 16 laps
\n26. 11D Jason Gingras, Middlebury, VT \u2013 15 laps
\n27. 21 Chad Patch, Rutland, VT \u2013 13 laps<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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