Mike O\u2019Sullivan etched his name into the Granite State Pro Stock Series record book by winning the David\u2019s House 106 presented by Fenton Family Dealerships, the first race in the series inaugural season. O\u2019Sullivan took home a $3,000 check for his effort.<\/p>\n
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O\u2019Sullivan led a race high 33 laps from his tenth place starting position, seeing the lead for a two lap stint on lap 43 before he took the lead for good on lap 76. O\u2019Sullivan benefitted from a rare mistake by veteran racer Bobby Cabral on a lap 75 restart, when Cabral spun his tires and lost control of his automobile.
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\u201cI know I was going through [turn three] with one hand on the wheel and shifting, and it was like driving on ice,\u201d O\u2019Sullivan, of Springfield, MA, said about his lap 75 restart with Cabral. \u201cAnd I knew he had to be doing the same. I figured if I put a little bit of pressure on him for him to get a good restart, he maybe would make a mistake. And he did. Bobby\u2019s a good race car driver. He\u2019s a champion and a chassis builder; he\u2019s no dummy. But I was trying to get a little bit of pressure on him so he\u2019d make a mistake. If he got the lead [on the restart], I don\u2019t think I was going to be able to get him. He was pretty good out front.\u201d<\/p>\n
Fifteen-year-old Derek Griffith, of Hudson, NH, scored a runner-up finish in his first Pro Stock race ever. Griffith was able to the grab the second position from then second place runner Rich Eaton late in the race. Cabral, of East Kingston, NH, rebounded from his spin to finish third. Seabrook, NH driver Eaton settled for fourth, while Walpole, NH\u2019s Mike Parks completed the top five finishers.<\/p>\n
Fran Colson, Carl Eriksson, Matt Zenisky, polesitter Austin Brehio, and Adam LaPoint completed the top ten finishing drivers.<\/p>\n
Race winner O\u2019Sullivan was pleased with the way the first race went for everyone involved.<\/p>\n
\u201cYou can see this is a well-oiled machine even though this is the first race,\u201d O\u2019Sullivan said. \u201cI thought it went really well. I was happy with the people and I am happy with everything.\u201d<\/p>\n
The Granite State Pro Stock Series\u2019 next event is scheduled for June 23 at Unity Raceway in Unity, Maine, for a 112 lap race.<\/p>\n
UNOFFICIAL RESULTS<\/strong> — David\u2019s House 106 presented by Fenton Family Dealerships Pos.-(Start)-Driver-Hometown-Laps<\/p>\n 1. (10) Mike O\u2019Sullivan, Springfield, MA, 106 laps Lap Leaders: Austin Brehio (1-21), Mike Parks (22-42), Mike O\u2019Sullivan (43-44), Parks (45-57), Bobby Cabral (58-75), O\u2019Sullivan (76-106)
\nGranite State Pro Stock Series — Monadnock Speedway, Winchester, NH
\nSaturday, May 26, 2012<\/p>\n
\n2. (6) Derek Griffith, Hudson, NH, 106 laps
\n3. (12) Bobby Cabral, East Kingston, NH, 106 laps
\n4. (11) Rich Eaton, Seabrook, NH, 106 laps
\n5. (8) Mike Parks, Walpole, NH, 106 laps
\n6. (4) Fran Colson, Gardner, MA, 106 laps
\n7. (13) Carl Eriksson, Deep River, CT, 106 laps
\n8. (5) Matt Zenisky, West Springfield, MA, 106 laps
\n9. (1) Austin Brehio, Hopkinton, NH, 105 laps
\n10. (14) Adam LaPoint, Winchester, NH, 104 laps
\n11. (9) Dennis Maxfield, Fitchburg, MA, 91 laps
\n12. (16) Josh King, Vernon, VT, 76 laps
\n13. (19) Les Hinckley, Windsor Locks, CT, 74 laps
\n14. (15) Bobby Baillargeon, Kingston, NH, 33 laps
\n15. (3) Barry Gray, Belchertown, MA, 31 laps
\n16. (18) Pete Fiandaca, Fitchburg, MA, 27 laps
\n17. (17) Zig Geno, Canterbury, NH, 25 laps
\n18. (2) Geoff Rollins, Groton, MA, 20 laps
\n19. (7) Keith Caruso, Millbury, MA, 19 laps
\n20. (20) Reid Lanpher, Manchester, ME, 14 laps<\/p>\n
\nTime of Race: 1:07:54.258
\nMargin of Victory: .629 seconds
\nCautions: 9 (4, 19, 20, 22, 39, 75, 76, 86, 91)
\nHeat Winners: Dennis Maxfield, Fran Colson<\/p>\n