Rains put a stop to the \u201cI Am Vermont Strong 100\u201d stock car event at Devil\u2019s Bowl Speedway on Friday night. Just as qualifying was completed for the second round of the four-race Vermont State Late Model Championship Series, a blustery rain storm swept onto the grounds and forced the postponement of the main events.<\/p>\n
Jamie Fisher of Shelburne, VT won the first qualifying heat for the J&S Steel Late Models, just ahead of Chris Wilk and Dave Pembroke. Milton, VT driver Jean-Paul Cyr beat Joey Becker and Brian Hoar in the second heat, and Ricky Rolfe of Albany Township, ME won the third heat over Matt White and Craig Bushey. Chip Grenier of Graniteville, VT won the consi over Bryan Town and Dan Petronis, II.
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The \u201cI Am Vermont Strong 100\u201d main event has been pushed back one week, rescheduled for Friday, June 15 at 7:00pm.<\/p>\n
One feature event was completed before the nasty weather, and Josh Masterson won his fourth NASCAR Whelen All-American Series Bomber feature event in six tries. Masterson, of Bristol, VT, is a rookie. Bobby LaVair of Gabriels, NY was second, with John McCarron of Rennselaer, NY third. Matt Monaghan and Harold LaVair completed the unofficial top five. Bobby LaVair and Ray Germain, Jr., won the qualifying heats.<\/p>\n
Qualifying was also completed for the Bond Auto Parts Modifieds, with Hunter Bates of Middlebury, VT and rookie Jeff Haskins of Wells, VT taking wins. Bill Duprey of Hydeville, VT won the Renegade heat.<\/p>\n
A fundraiser was held for the \u201cI Am Vermont Strong\u201d organization and the Vermont Disaster Relief Fund, which have provided assistance for victims of flooding during Vermont storms in 2011. Race fans donated $567 in a 10-minute fundraising drive, collected by drivers from all four racing divisions. Special guests included Vermont Department of Motor Vehicles Commissioner Rob Ide, Vermont Disaster Relief Fund Director of Operations Betsy Ide, fundraising organizers Pam Shambo and Debbie Boyce, and Lieutenant Governor Phil Scott, who also competed in the Late Model events. Rob Ide and Lt. Gov. Scott presented the Kennedy family of North Clarendon, VT with an \u201cI Am Vermont Strong\u201d commemorative license plate in pre-race ceremonies; the Kennedys lost their home in Tropical Storm Irene last fall.<\/p>\n
The \u201cI Am Vermont Strong 100\u201d will made up on Friday, June 15, along with a full card of NASCAR Whelen All-American Series racing. Gates open at 6:00pm, racing begins at 7:00pm. Additional details will be announced soon.<\/p>\n
Devil\u2019s Bowl Speedway is located on Route 22A in West Haven, VT, six miles north of Exit 2 on US Route 4. For more information, call (802) 265-3112 or click www.DevilsBowlSpeedwayVT.com. Devil\u2019s Bowl Speedway is on Facebook at facebook.com\/DevilsBowlSpeedway and Twitter at @DevilsBowlSpeed.<\/p>\n
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UNOFFICIAL RESULTS \u2013 I Am Vermont Strong 100
\nVermont State Late Model Championship Series
\nDevil\u2019s Bowl Speedway, West Haven, VT
\nFriday, June 8, 2012<\/p>\n
Pos.-Driver-Hometown
\n(# – denotes rookie)<\/p>\n
J&S Steel Late Model Feature (100 laps)
\nPOSTPONED (Rain)<\/p>\n
Heat Winners: Jamie Fisher, Jean-Paul Cyr, Ricky Rolfe<\/p>\n
Consi Winner: Chip Grenier<\/p>\n
Bond Auto Parts Modified Feature (35 laps)
\nPOSTPONED (Rain)<\/p>\n
Heat Winners: Hunter Bates, # Jeff Haskins<\/p>\n
Renegade Feature (15 laps)
\nPOSTPONED (Rain)<\/p>\n
Heat Winner: Bill Duprey<\/p>\n
Bomber Feature (15 laps)
\n1. # Josh Masterson, Bristol, VT<\/p>\n
2. Bobby LaVair, Gabriels, NY<\/p>\n
3. John McCarron, Rennselaer, NY<\/p>\n
4. Matt Monaghan, Colchester, VT<\/p>\n
5. Harold LaVair, Gabriels, NY<\/p>\n
6. # Gerald LaFlam, Hinesburg, VT<\/p>\n
7. Ray Germain, Jr., Bristol, VT<\/p>\n
8. Dan Collins, Rennselaer, NY<\/p>\n
9. Jake Noble, Benson, VT<\/p>\n
10. Garrett Given, Cornwall, VT<\/p>\n
11. # Kyle Watrous, Niantic, CT<\/p>\n
12. Anthony Alger, Warrensburg, NY<\/p>\n
13. # Shane Doran, Benson, VT<\/p>\n
Heat Winners: Bobby LaVair, Ray Germain, Jr.<\/p>\n
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