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Todd Patnode

#24 Pro Stock - Monadnock Speedway

The 2003 Pro Stock championship at Monadnock Speedway was a battle right to the end. The 1st and 2nd place drivers finished the season just 2 points between them (818 and 816). Car #24, Todd Patnode, was in that second place. He ran a great season much like his previous career seasons win as ProStock Champion 2001/2002. Todd also had a great run in the Modified Division at Claremont where he placed 3rd, 4th and 5th in points during the 3 consecutive years he raced in that division and 3rd in 2002 Downeast at Lee USA. His 14 years of auto racing have been quite successful.

Every race is a good experience for Todd. Perhaps one of the most memorable was a 100 lap race at Monadnock when he, and one of his foremost competitors, Les Hinckley raced door-to-door for much of the race. It was good and it was fun.

Todd has a superb team and support system, his Mom and Dad and wife Lisa topping the list. Ron Reed is Car#24 Motor Man & Crew Chief. Ron has been with the team right from the beginning. The team consists of Paul Laurindeau, Mike Lawrence, Dennis Hardy and Brian Tarr. Together they make a winning team.

Racing is a fun sport for Todd. He does the homework to make his racecar the fastest on the track. His team is strong and their performance at Monadnock Speedway is a draw for race fans.

Photographer/Journalist: Sheila Somers