The preliminary events at Riverhead Raceway on May 31st saw a stellar display of talent across multiple classes. Mark Stewart secured a major victory in the Miller Lite Salutes Don Howe 200 NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour, while Riely O'Keefe took the top spot in the 20-lap INEX Legend Race Car feature. Cody Triola also claimed the Street Stock win, and John Jasinski won the Eddie Partridge Vintage All Stars event, setting the stage for a highly competitive day.
Stewart’s success was notable across the board; he managed to secure his 26th Super Pro Truck victory before moving on to claim the Modified Tour title. In the Super Pro Truck contest, Stewart battled through the field to win, demonstrating his class dominance against competitors like Frank Dumicich Jr. and Erin Solomito who also finished on the podium.
The Legend Race Car feature was a tight affair where Riely O'Keefe ultimately prevailed over the field, showcasing impressive speed across all three 20-lap main events contested that month. Meanwhile, Cody Triola proved his mettle in Street Stock, edging out rivals like Dave Antos for the victory, while John Jasinski took the win in the Vintage All Stars category.
The results highlight a strong showing from the entire field, with numerous drivers placing high across various categories, including the NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour and Super Pro Trucks. The day provided exciting action and confirmed the depth of racing talent present at Riverhead Raceway.
Source: Riverhead Raceway