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2006 NASCAR WHELEN MODIFIED TOUR NOTEBOOK

Tony Hirschman Wins First Of The Season At Holland

HOLLAND, N.Y. (July 29, 2006) - Defending NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour Champion Tony Hirschman of Northampton, Pa., scored his first victory of the season in the Paul Graff Trucking 100 at Holland International Speedway. Hirschman, driving the Kamco Supply Chevrolet, passed Todd Szegedy of Ridgefield, Conn. on lap 34 and led the rest of the race holding off challenges from Ted Christopher of Plainville, Conn. and Mike Stefanik of Coventry, R.I.

Hirschman started the race in the sixth position. He was in the Top-3 by lap 15, and was second by lap 24. He raced wheel to wheel with Szegedy for a couple laps before pulling ahead for good. It was the 35th career win for Hirschman and his second at Holland. He now trails Stefanik by 21 points in the race fore the series championship.

Christopher, in the AL-Lee Installations Chevrolet, held off a late race challenge by Mike Stefanik and finished second. Stefanik, who led the first 10 laps before giving way to Szegedy, was third in the Diversified Metals Chevrolet. Eddie Flemke, winner of the series last race at Holland, finished fourth in the Red Line Oil/Ron Bouchard Chevrolet. Jerry Marquis rounded out the Top-5 in the Reynolds Auto Wrecking Dodge.

The race distance was increased to 117 laps as 27 laps of caution were run but only 10 counted toward the scheduled race distance of 100 laps.

Matt Hirschman set fast time in qualifying to record his first Bud Pole Award. Jimmy Blewett was the Featherlite Most Improved Driver. Marquis collected the Powerade Power Move of the Race Award. Danny Sammons was the Rookie of the Race.

The next race for the NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour is at Riverhead, N.Y. on August 5.


HOLLAND, N.Y. - Unofficial finish of Saturday’s $75,953.00
Paul Graff Trucking 100 NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour race
 at Holland International Speedway

with driver's starting position in parentheses, hometown, make and model of car, laps completed,Winner’s average speed, reason out (if any) and prize money.

1. (6) Tony Hirschman, Northampton Pa., Chevrolet, 117, 65.648 mph, $7,400
2. (14) Ted Christopher, Plainville Conn., Chevrolet, 117, $3,600
3. (1) Mike Stefanik, Coventry R.I., Chevrolet, 117, $3,000
4. (10) Eddie Flemke, Southington Conn., Chevrolet, 117, $2,700
5. (22) Jerry Marquis, Broad Brook Conn., Dodge, 117, $2,700
6. (5) Todd Szegedy, Ridgefield Conn., Ford, 117, $2,200
7. (7) Danny Sammons, Trenton N.J., Chevrolet, 117, $1,950
8. (4) Dick Houlihan, Bridgewater Mass., Chevrolet, 117, $2,000
9. (16) Jimmy Blewett, Howell N.J., Chevrolet, 117, $2,200
10. (11) James Civali, Meriden Conn., Chevrolet, 117, $1,900
11. (21) Ken Barry, Griswold Conn., Chevrolet, 117, $1,700
12. (19) Chuck Hossfeld, Buffalo N.Y., Pontiac, 117, $1,675
13. (15) Rob Summers, Manchester Conn., Pontiac, 117, $1,650
14. (3) Jon McKennedy, Chelsford Mass., Chevrolet, 117, $1,300
15. (24) Steve Whitt, Farmingdale N.J., Dodge, 117, $1,550
16. (8) Matt Hirschman, Northampton Pa., Dodge, 117, $1,975
17. (23) Jamie Tomaino, Howell N.J., Ford, 117, $1,121
18. (2) Eric Beers, Northampton Pa., Chevrolet, 117, $1,575
19. (18) Zach Sylvester, Lebanon Conn., Chevrolet, 115, $1,450
20. (29) Jake Marosz, Middletown Conn., Chevrolet, 114, $725
21. (13) Donny Lia, Jericho N.Y., Chevrolet, 112, $1,525
22. (26) Wade Cole, Riverton Conn., Chevrolet, 109, $1,125
23. (25) Anthony Sesely, Matawan N.J., Chevrolet, 107, $1,125
24. (12) Doug Coby, Milford Conn., Pontiac, 99, $1,525
25. (27) Glen Tyler, Hampton Bays N.Y., Chevrolet, 93, Handling, $725
26. (9) Ronnie Silk, Norwalk Conn., Chevrolet, 78, Engine, $1,125
27. (20) Jimmy Storace, Kingston N.H., Chevrolet, 34, Accident, $1,125
28. (28) Joseph Hartmann, Calverton N.Y., Chevrolet, 15, Accident, $725
29. (17) Ron Yuhas, Groton Conn., Chevrolet, 15, Accident, $700

Failed to Qualify: (1) Alex Hoag (#87).

Time of Race:0 hrs., 40 mins, 6 secs Average Speed: 65.648 mph Margin of Victory:.92 Seconds

BUD POLE AWARD: Matt Hirschman *, 59 Furnace and Duct Dodge

FEATHERLITE MOST IMPROVED DRIVER AWARD: Jimmy Blewett, 12 T.S. Haulers/ United Crane Chevrolet

POWERADE POWER MOVE OF THE RACE: Jerry Marquis, 4 Reynolds Auto Wrecking Dodge

SUNOCO ROOKIE OF THE RACE: Danny Sammons *, 0 Area Auto Racing News/Cliff Nelson Chevrolet

Caution Flags: Laps 2-7; 16-19; 35-42; 81-89. 4 for 27 laps.

Lap Leaders: Mike Stefanik 1-10, Todd Szegedy 11-33, Tony Hirschman 34-117.

Total Laps Led: Tony Hirschman 84, Todd Szegedy 23, Mike Stefanik 10. 2 changes involving 3 drivers.

Unofficial Top 20 Driver Points: Mike Stefanik 1095, Tony Hirschman 1074, Ted Christopher 1032, James Civali * 983, Eddie Flemke 961, Todd Szegedy 955, Eric Beers 948, Donny Lia 884, Dick Houlihan 858, Chuck Hossfeld 849, Jerry Marquis 842, Reggie Ruggiero 821, Doug Coby 800, Jamie Tomaino 790, Jimmy Blewett 757, Matt Hirschman * 729, Steve Whitt 715, Rob Summers 707, Zach Sylvester 703, Ron Yuhas * 693

* Denotes Sunoco Rookie of the Year Contender
 

JOHN BLEWETT BESTS BROTHER JIMMY AT STAFFORD

STAFFORD SPINGS, Conn. (July 4, 2006) - John Blewett of Howell, N.J. passed his brother Jimmy with 15 laps to go in the Connecticut Classic NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour race at Stafford Motor Speedway to earn his first win of the 2006 season.

It was the ninth career win for Blewett and the first since winning at New Hampshire International Speedway in 2003. It was his first win in the Blewett Motorsports Chevrolet. Jimmy Blewett’s second place finish in the T.S Haulers Chevrolet gave the series a 1-2 by brothers for the first time since 2004.

“Jimmy was hugging the bottom of the race track, said John Blewett. “I knew he would do everything he could to hold me off. He raced me clean and I was able to get by him.”
Donny Lia finished third in the Huntington Honda Chevrolet and moved into third in the point standings. Zach Sylvester finished fourth in the TAS Country Homes Chevrolet. Tour point leader Mike Stefanik rounded out the Top-5 in the Diversified Metals Chevrolet. Stefanik leads Tony Hirschman by 11 points.

Jimmy Blewett led the first 69 laps and swapped the lead with James Civali four times before John made the pass for the win. Civali retired with ignition problems while running second on lap 101. Jimmy Blewett and Civali were among a handful of drivers who elected not to pit for fresh tires during the race. John Blewett stopped for fresh rubber under caution on lap 65. He restarted the race in 10th and worked his way back to the front.

Stefanik set fast time in qualifying to earn the Bud Pole Award. Ted Christopher was the Featherlite Most Improved Driver. Matt Hirschman collected the Powerade Power Move of the Race Award. Anthony Sesley was the Sunoco Rookie of the Race.

The next event for the NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour is at New Hampshire International Speedway on July 15.


Stafford Springs, Conn. - Unofficial finish of Tuesday's $83,695.00 Connecticut Classic NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour stock car race at Stafford Motor Speedway

With driver's starting position in parentheses, hometown, make and model of car, laps completed, winner's average speed, reason out (if any) and prize money.

1. (12) John Blewett, III, Howell N.J., Chevrolet, 150, 59.471 mph, $6,000
2. (2) Jimmy Blewett, Howell N.J., Chevrolet, 150, $3,800
3. (5) Donny Lia, Jericho N.Y., Chevrolet, 150, $3,400
4. (17) Zach Sylvester, Lebanon Conn., Chevrolet, 150, $2,600
5. (6) Mike Stefanik, Coventry R.I., Chevrolet, 150, $3,050
6. (29) Ted Christopher, Plainville Conn., Chevrolet, 150, $2,300
7. (8) Tony Hirschman, Northampton Pa., Chevrolet, 150, $2,800
8. (31) Anthony Sesley, Matawan N.J., Chevrolet, 150, $1,900
9. (19) Matt Hirschman, Northampton Pa., Dodge, 150, $2,450
10. (24) Jerry Marquis, Broad Brook Conn., Dodge, 150, $1,900
11. (4) Reggie Ruggiero, Rocky Hill Conn., Chevrolet, 150, $1,975
12. (20) Eric Beers, Northampton Pa., Chevrolet, 150, $1,950
13. (18) Jamie Tomaino, Howell N.J., Ford, 150, $1,396
14. (28) Dick Houlihan, Bridgewater Mass., Chevrolet, 150, $1,750
15. (25) Thomas Bolles, Ellington Conn, Chevrolet, 150, $1,025
16. (15) Eddie Flemke, Southington Conn., Chevrolet, 150, $1,800
17. (14) Carl Pasteryak, Lisbon Conn., Pontiac, 150, $975
18. (21) Richard Savary, Canton Mass., Chevrolet, 150, $950
19. (11) Rob Summers, Manchester Conn., Pontiac, 150, $1,625
20. (1) Ronnie Silk, Norwalk Conn., Chevrolet, 148, $1,600
21. (10) Doug Coby, Milford Conn., Pontiac, 134, $1,675
22. (13) Kevin Goodale, Riverhead N.Y., Chevrolet, 131, $1,250
23. (3) Todd Szegedy, Ridgefield Conn., Ford, 124, $1,625
24. (9) James Civali, Meriden Conn., Chevrolet, 101, Ignition, $1,600
25. (30) Steve Whitt, Farmingdale N.J., Dodge, 89, $1,475
26. (7) Danny Sammons, Trenton N.J., Chevrolet, 86, Accident, $1,150
27. (27) Chuck Hossfeld, Buffalo N.Y., Pontiac, 29, Accident, $1,450
28. (22) Dennis Charette, Southington Conn., Chevrolet, 29, Radiator, $750
29. (26) Ron Yuhas, Groton Conn., Chevrolet, 22, Accident, $1,150
30. (16) Kenny Horton, Guilford, Pontiac, 0, Accident, $750
31. (23) Ken Barry, Griswold Conn., Chevrolet, 0, Ignition, $1,450


Failed to Qualify: (11) Chris Pasteryak * (#5), Kirk Alexander (#71), Jon McKennedy * (#73), Frank Ruocco (#91), Jimmy Storace (#47), Joseph Hartmann * (#05), Dave Etheridge (#54), Renee Dupuis (#90), Joseph Mongeau (#49), Wade Cole (#33), Jake Marosz (#9).

Time of Race:1 hrs., 15 mins, 40 secs Average Speed:59.471 mph Margin of Victory: 2 Seconds

BUD POLE AWARD: Mike Stefanik, 16 Diversified Metals Chevrolet

FEATHERLITE MOST IMPROVED DRIVER AWARD: Ted Christopher, 36 Al-Lee Installations Chevrolet

POWERADE POWER MOVE OF THE RACE: Matt Hirschman *, 59 Furnace and Duct Dodge

SUNOCO ROOKIE OF THE RACE: Anthony Sesley *, 11 A-1 Collision Center Chevrolet

Caution Flags: Laps 3-7; 19-22; 23-28; 30-39; 64-69; 88-94; 125-129. 7 for 43 laps.

Lap Leaders: Jimmy Blewett 1-69, James Civali * 70-71, Jimmy Blewett 72, James Civali * 73-95, Jimmy Blewett 96-135, John Blewett, III 136-150.

Total Laps Led: Jimmy Blewett 110, James Civali * 25, John Blewett, III 15.
5 changes involving 3 drivers.


Unofficial Top 20 Driver Points: Mike Stefanik 775, Tony Hirschman 764, Donny Lia 735,
Ted Christopher 716, Eric Beers 712, James Civali * 679, Reggie Ruggiero 656,
Todd Szegedy 655, Doug Coby 645, Eddie Flemke 641, Dick Houlihan 610, Chuck Hossfeld 601, Jamie Tomaino 590, Jimmy Blewett 582, Jerry Marquis 545, Zach Sylvester 542,
Matt Hirschman * 523, Steve Whitt 518, Rob Summers 510, Ken Barry 504

* Denotes Sunoco Rookie of the Year Contender
 

SZEGEDY SCORES FIRST WIN OF THE SEASON AT THOMPSON

THOMPSON, Conn. (June 29, 2006) Todd Szegedy of Ridgefield, Conn. earned his first NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour victory in two years in the New England Dodge Dealers 100 at Thompson International Speedway. Szegedy passed Eddie Flemke of Southington, Conn. on lap 66 and went on to a 1.8 second margin of victory over Flemke.

It was the 9th career victory for Szegedy, the 2003 series champ, and his first for car owner Mike Smeriglio and the Wisk/Snuggle Ford race team. He started the race 8th, was sixth after a lap 56 restart and then quickly worked his way to the front to take the lead 10 laps later.

“It’s great to be back on the series,” said Szegedy. “I wasn’t sure what kind of car we had at the beginning of the race but at the end it was just perfect.”

Flemke scored his second consecutive Top-3 finish in the Red Line Oil Ron Bouchard Chevrolet. James Civali of Meriden Conn., the current Sunoco Rookie of the year point leader was third in the Ramar-Hall Chevrolet. Eric Beers of Northampton, Pa. finished fourth in the Roby’s Propane/Cape Cod Copper Chevrolet. Defending series champion Tony Hirschman finished fifth in the Kamco Supply Chevrolet.

Mike Stefanik regained the point lead unofficially by finishing sixth. Stefanik leads Hirschman by two points (620-618). Reggie Ruggiero won the Featherlite Most Improved Driver Award. Steve Whitt earned the Powerade Power Move of the Race. Jimmy Blewett was the fast qualifier to collect the Bud Pole Award.

The next event for the NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour is the rescheduled Connecticut Classic at Stafford Motor Speedway on July 4th.



THOMPSON, Conn. Unofficial Finish of Thursday’s $84,213.00 New England Dodge Dealers 100 NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour stock car race with driver's starting position in parentheses, hometown, make and model of car, laps completed, winner's average speed, reason out (if any) and prize money.

1. (8) Todd Szegedy, Ridgefield Conn., Ford, 100, 79.702 mph, $6,800
2. (4) Eddie Flemke, Southington Conn., Chevrolet, 100, $3,500
3. (1) James Civali, Meriden Conn., Chevrolet, 100, $3,300
4. (2) Eric Beers, Northampton Pa., Chevrolet, 100, $2,800
5. (3) Tony Hirschman, Northampton Pa., Chevrolet, 100, $3,100
6. (11) Mike Stefanik, Coventry R.I., Chevrolet, 100, $2,300
7. (20) Reggie Ruggiero, Rocky Hill Conn., Chevrolet, 100, $2,500
8. (34) Steve Whitt, Farmingdale N.J., Dodge, 100, $2,500
9. (9) Ron Yuhas, Groton Conn., Chevrolet, 100, $1,550
10. (23) Ken Barry, Griswold Conn., Chevrolet, 100, $1,800
11. (21) John Blewett, III, Howell N.J., Chevrolet, 100, $1,070
12. (6) Donny Lia, Jericho N.Y., Chevrolet, 100, $1,850
13. (27) Jamie Tomaino, Howell N.J., Ford, 100, $1,740
14. (5) Jimmy Blewett, Howell N.J., Chevrolet, 100, $2,170
15. (30) Anthony Sesley, Matawan N.J., Chevrolet, 100, $1,010
16. (31) Dick Houlihan, Bridgewater Mass., Chevrolet, 100, $1,700
17. (18) Doug Coby, Milford Conn., Pontiac, 100, $1,775
18. (10) Zach Sylvester, Lebanon Conn., Chevrolet, 100, $1,350
19. (22) Ronnie Silk, Norwalk Conn., Chevrolet, 100, $1,225
20. (25) Joseph Hartmann, Calverton N.Y., Chevrolet, 100, $900
21. (28) Dave Etheridge, Portland Conn., Chevrolet, 100, $875
22. (19) Renee Dupuis, Glastonbury Conn., Chevrolet, 99, $850
23. (26) Kevin Goodale, Riverhead N.Y., Chevrolet, 98, $1,225
24. (32) Glen Tyler, Hampton Bays N.Y., Chevrolet, 95, $800
25. (24) Jimmy Storace, Kingston N.H., Chevrolet, 86, Battery, $790
26. (35) Chuck Hossfeld, Buffalo N.Y., Pontiac, 79, $1,540
27. (12) Danny Sammons, Trenton N.J., Chevrolet, 78, $730
28. (33) Wade Cole, Riverton Conn., Chevrolet, 71, Fuel Leak, $1,125
29. (29) Ted Christopher, Plainville Conn., Chevrolet, 68, Accident, $1,225
30. (16) Chris Pasteryak, Lisbon Conn., Chevrolet, 68, Accident, $725
31. (7) Richard Savary, Canton Mass., Chevrolet, 49, Handling, $725
32. (14) Jerry Marquis, Broad Brook Conn., Dodge, 48, Accident, $1,425
33. (17) Matt Hirschman, Northampton Pa., Dodge, 47, Accident, $1,425
34. (13) Anthony Ferrante, Jr, Franklin Square, Chevrolet, 47, Accident, $725
35. (15) Rob Summers, Manchester Conn., Pontiac, 10, Rear End, $1,025

Failed to Qualify: (9) Ken Bouchard (#55), Dennis Charette (#03), Ken Heagy * (#38), Joseph Mongeau (#49), Jake Marosz (#9), Jon McKennedy * (#73), Thomas Bolles (#76), Eric Berndt * (#64), Roy Seidell, Jr (#27).

Time of Race:0 hrs., 47 mins, 3 secs Average Speed: 79.702 mph Margin of Victory:1.8 Seconds

BUD POLE AWARD: Jimmy Blewett, 12 T.S. Haulers Chevrolet

FEATHERLITE MOST IMPROVED DRIVER AWARD: Reggie Ruggiero, 41 Atlantic Sprinklers Chevrolet

POWERADE POWER MOVE OF THE RACE: Steve Whitt, 06 Greenfield Dodge Dodge

SUNOCO ROOKIE OF THE RACE: James Civali *, 28 Ramar-Hall/Liberty Limousine Chevrolet

Caution Flags: Laps 41-45; 48-56; 69-75. 3 for 21 laps.

Lap Leaders: Eric Beers 1-3, Eddie Flemke 4-9, Eric Beers 10-47, Eddie Flemke 48-65, Todd Szegedy 66-100.

Total Laps Led: Eric Beers 41, Todd Szegedy 35, Eddie Flemke 24. 4 changes involving 3 drivers.

Top 20 Driver Points: Mike Stefanik 620, Tony Hirschman 618, James Civali * 588,
Eric Beers 585, Donny Lia 570, Ted Christopher 566, Todd Szegedy 561, Doug Coby 545,
Eddie Flemke 526, Reggie Ruggiero 526, Chuck Hossfeld 519, Dick Houlihan 489,
Jamie Tomaino 466, Ken Barry 434, Steve Whitt 430, Jimmy Blewett 412, Jerry Marquis 411,
Rob Summers 404, Matt Hirschman * 385, Zach Sylvester 382

Next Race: Stafford Springs, CT

* Denotes Rookie of the Year Contender

Jennerstown Pole Winner - Tony Hirschman Howie Hodge Photo	Jennerstown Winner - Ted Christopher Howie Hodge Photo

Christopher Collects First Win of the Season at Jennerstown

JENNERSTOWN, Pa. - (June 17, 2006) Ted Christopher of Plainville, Conn. passed Eddie Flemke of Southington, Conn. with just three laps remaining in the NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour Wheeler Brothers 100 at Jennerstown Speedway and then held off a last lap challenge by defending series champion Tony Hirschman of Northampton, Pa. to secure his first victory of the season.

Christopher, making his first start for car owner Eddie Whelan and the Al-Lee Installations Chevrolet race team, started the race in ninth. After dropping back early in the race he moved into the Top-5 on lap 75. When the only caution period of the race occurred on lap 86 Christopher was third behind Flemke, who had led every lap, and Hirschman.

The final restart came on lap 91. Hirschman challenged Flemke for the lead as the trio raced nose to tail. On lap 95, Christopher moved inside Hirschman for second and three laps later passed Flemke for the win. Finishing behind Hirschman and Flemke were Eric Beers of Northampton, Pa. and Donny Lia of Jericho, N.Y.

Unofficially Christopher now leads the series standings with a 30 point margin over Mike Stefanik. Stefanik finished the race in 11th.

Hirschman was the Bud Pole Winner, setting fast time in qualifying. Flemke earned the Featherlite Most Improved Driver Award. Steve Whitt was the recipient of the Powerade Power Move of the Race Award. Jon McKennedy was the rookie of the race.

The next event for the NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour is at Thompson International Speedway in Thompson, Conn. on June 29.


Final leaders of Saturday’s $75,953.00 NASCAR WHELEN MODIFIED TOUR
Wheeler Brothers 100 at Jennerstown Speedway

with driver's starting position in parentheses, hometown, make and model of car, laps completed, winner's average speed, reason out (if any) and prize money.

1. (9) Ted Christopher, Plainville Conn., Chevrolet, 100, 95.391 mph, $6,500
2. (6) Tony Hirschman, Northampton Pa., Chevrolet, 100, $4,650
3. (1) Eddie Flemke, Southington Conn., Chevrolet, 100, $3,300
4. (2) Eric Beers, Northampton Pa., Chevrolet, 100, $2,700
5. (5) Donny Lia, Jericho N.Y., Chevrolet, 100, $2,300
6. (7) Jerry Marquis, Broad Brook Conn., Dodge, 100, $2,200
7. (3) Chuck Hossfeld, Buffalo N.Y., Pontiac, 100, $2,150
8. (10) Todd Szegedy, Ridgefield Conn., Ford, 100, $1,600
9. (8) Doug Coby, Milford Conn., Pontiac, 100, $2,000
10. (11) Jon McKennedy, Chelmsford Mass., Chevrolet, 100, $1,300
11. (13) Mike Stefanik, Coventry R.I., Chevrolet, 100, $1,700
12. (19) James Civali, Meriden Conn., Chevrolet, 100, $1,275
13. (14) Dick Houlihan, Bridgewater Mass., Chevrolet, 100, $1,650
14. (16) Matt Hirschman, Northampton Pa., Dodge, 99, $1,600
15. (25) Steve Whitt, Farmingdale N.J., Dodge, 99, $2,050
16. (17) Zach Sylvester, Lebanon Conn., Chevrolet, 99, $1,325
17. (4) Jimmy Blewett, Howell N.J., Chevrolet, 99, $1,500
18. (23) Ken Barry, Griswold Conn., Chevrolet, 99, $1,475
19. (12) Tommy Cloce, Canton N.Y., Chevrolet, 99, $1,150
20. (28) Anthony Sesley, Matawan N.J., Chevrolet, 98, $725
21. (21) Rob Summers, Manchester Conn., Pontiac, 97, $1,025
22. (22) Kevin Goodale, Riverhead N.Y., Chevrolet, 97, $1,125
23. (24) Jamie Tomaino, Howell N.J., Ford, 97, $1,425
24. (15) Reggie Ruggiero, Rocky Hill Conn., Chevrolet, 97, $1,425
25. (20) Jimmy Storace, Kingston N.H., Chevrolet, 93, $1,125
26. (27) Jake Marosz, Middletown Conn., Chevrolet, 88, $1,125
27. (18) Glen Tyler, Hampton Bays N.Y., Chevrolet, 77, Rear End, $725
28. (26) Wade Cole, Riverton Conn., Chevrolet, 38, Battery, $1,125

Failed to Qualify: (7) Danny Sammons * (#0), Joseph Hartmann * (#05), Ron Yuhas * (#6), Ronnie Silk * (#19), Ken Heagy * (#38), Joseph Mongeau (#49), Mike Andrews, Jr * (#36).

Time of Race:0 hrs., 32 mins, 50 secs Average Speed: 95.391 mph Margin of Victory:.12 Seconds

BUD POLE AWARD: Tony Hirschman, 48 Kamco Supply Corporation Chevrolet

FEATHERLITE MOST IMPROVED DRIVER AWARD: Eddie Flemke, 10 Red Line Oil/Ron Bouchard Auto Chevrolet

POWERADE POWER MOVE OF THE RACE: Steve Whitt, 06 Greenfield Dodge Dodge

SUNOCO ROOKIE OF THE RACE: Jon McKennedy *, 73 Stuart's Automotive Chevrolet

Caution Flags: Laps 86-90. 1 for 5 laps.

Lap Leaders: Eddie Flemke 1-97, Ted Christopher 98-100.

Total Laps Led: Eddie Flemke 97, Ted Christopher 3. 1 changes involving 2 drivers.


Unofficial Top 20 Driver Points: Ted Christopher 490, Mike Stefanik 470, Tony Hirschman 463, Donny Lia 443, Chuck Hossfeld 434, Doug Coby 433, Eric Beers 425, James Civali * 423, Todd Szegedy 381, Reggie Ruggiero 380, Dick Houlihan 374, Eddie Flemke 356, Rob Summers 346, Jerry Marquis 344, Jamie Tomaino 342, Matt Hirschman * 321, Ken Barry 300, Jimmy Blewett 291, Steve Whitt 288, Jon McKennedy * 281

Next Race:Thompson, CT June 29

· Denotes Rookie of the Year Contender

Doug Coby Collects First Career NASCAR
Whelen Modified Tour Victory at Stafford

STAFFORD SPRINGS, Conn. (April 30, 2006) -- Doug Coby of Milford, Conn. drove to his first career NASCAR Whelen Modified Victory in the Carquest Tech-Net Spring Sizzler before a packed house at Stafford Motor Speedway. Coby led the final 62 laps and held off a late race challenge from Donny Lia of Jericho, N.Y.

Coby started the race back in the 29th spot in the Angellino’s Italian Restaurant/ Red Line Oil Pontiac and after pitting on lap 74 under caution worked his way to the front. He was in third position on a lap 139 restart and when the two cars in front of him driven by Zach Sylvester and Tony Hirschman made contact Coby took over the top spot.

“The car was awesome all day,” said Coby. “When Rick Fuller pitted under caution and we were third on that restart I knew we had a chanced to win. It means a lot to me to win here at Stafford.”

Lia, the Bud Pole Award Winner finished .24 seconds behind in the Huntington Honda Chevrolet. Eric Beers of Northampton, Pa. finished third in the Roby’s Propane/Reynolds Auto Chevrolet. Current series point leader Mike Stefanik of Coventry, R.I was fourth in the Diversified Metals Chevrolet. Rob Summers of Manchester, Conn. rounded out the Top-5 in the Frasco Fuel Pontiac.

Coby also won the Powerade Power Move of the Race Award. Matt Hirschman earned the Featherlite Most Improved Driver Award and James Civali was the highest finishing Sunoco Rookie for the second consecutive event.

The Carquest Tech-Net Spring Sizzler was the first series race at Stafford since long time owner Jack Arute, Sr. passed away on April 3rd.

The next event for the NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour is back at Stafford on May 26.

Unofficial Results of Sunday's $90,963.00 Carquest Tech-net Spring Sizzler NASCAR WHELEN MODIFIED TOUR stock car race with driver's starting position in parentheses, hometown, make and model of car, laps completed, winner's average speed, reason out (if any) and prize money.

1. (29) Doug Coby, Milford Conn., Pontiac, 200, 64.958 mph, $8,300
2. (4) Donny Lia, Jericho N.Y., Chevrolet, 200, $5,250
3. (7) Eric Beers, Northampton Pa., Chevrolet, 200, $3,800
4. (8) Mike Stefanik, Coventry R.I., Chevrolet, 200, $3,200
5. (28) Rob Summers, Manchester Conn., Pontiac, 200, $2,500
6. (6) Ted Christopher, Plainville Conn., Chevrolet, 200, $2,700
7. (14) James Civali, Meriden Conn., Chevrolet, 200, $2,300
8. (27) Matt Hirschman, Northampton Pa., Dodge, 200, $2,300
9. (10) Tony Hirschman, Northampton Pa., Chevrolet, 200, $2,800
10. (12) Danny Sammons, Trenton N.J., Chevrolet, 200, $1,300
11. (18) Jerry Marquis, Broad Brook Conn., Dodge, 200, $2,000
12. (5) Todd Szegedy, Ridgefield Conn., Ford, 200, $1,175
13. (21) Reggie Ruggiero, Rocky Hill Conn., Chevrolet, 200, $1,825
14. (15) Ron Yuhas, Groton Conn., Chevrolet, 200, $1,075
15. (1) Chuck Hossfeld, Buffalo N.Y., Pontiac, 200, $1,850
16. (26) Ken Barry, Griswold Conn., Chevrolet, 200, $1,425
17. (17) Dick Houlihan, Bridgewater Mass., Chevrolet, 200, $1,350
18. (19) Rick Fuller, Auburn Mass., Chevrolet, 200, $1,300
19. (30) Jamie Tomaino, Howell N.J., Ford, 200, $1,575
20. (32) Steve Whitt, Farmingdale N.J., Dodge, 200, $1,525
21. (2) John Blewett, III, Howell N.J., Chevrolet, 199, $1,200
22. (33) Renee Dupuis, Glastonbury Conn., Chevrolet, 199, $1,175
23. (3) Mike Andrews, Jr, East Quogue N.Y., Chevrolet, 199, $1,025
24. (11) Chris Pasteryak, Lisbon Conn., Chevrolet, 193, $700
25. (22) Mike Christopher, Plainville Conn., Chevrolet, 189, Ignition, $1,400
26. (20) Kirk Alexander, West Swanzey N.H., Pontiac, 168, $700
27. (9) Eddie Flemke, Southington Conn., Chevrolet, 159, Overheating, $1,400
28. (24) Zach Sylvester, Lebanon Conn., Chevrolet, 151, Ignition, $1,200
29. (13) Jimmy Blewett, Howell N.J., Chevrolet, 150, Electrical, $1,100
30. (23) Frank Ruocco, Cheshire Conn., Pontiac, 138, Transmission, $700
31. (16) Kevin Goodale, Riverhead N.Y., Chevrolet, 92, Accident, $1,100
32. (31) Dave Etheridge, Portland Conn., Chevrolet, 52, Accident, $1,400
33. (25) Kenny Horton, Guilford, Conn. Pontiac, 42, Accident, $700

Failed to Qualify: (15) Richard Savary (#20), Ronnie Silk * (#19), Carl Pasteryak (#75), Joseph Mongeau (#49), Dennis Charette (#03), Eric Berndt * (#64), Jon McKennedy * (#73), Jimmy Storace (#47), Wade Cole (#33), Tommy Cloce (#69), Ken Heagy * (#38), Anthony Sesley * (#11), Glen Tyler * (#8), Joseph Hartmann * (#05), Jake Marosz (#9).

Time of Race:1 hrs., 32 mins, 22 secs Average Speed: 64.958 mph Margin of Victory:.24 Seconds

BUD POLE AWARD: Donny Lia, 18 Huntington Honda Chevrolet

FEATHERLITE MOST IMPROVED DRIVER AWARD: Matt Hirschman *, 59 Ed Bennett Properties Dodge

POWERADE POWER MOVE OF THE RACE: Doug Coby, 77 Angellinos Italian Restaurant/
Red Line Oil Pontiac

SUNOCO ROOKIE OF THE RACE: James Civali *, 28 Ramar-Hall/Liberty Limousine Chevrolet

Caution Flags: Laps 44-48; 49-50; 53-61; 71-74; 79-82; 94-99; 101-105; 115-121; 134-138; 139-143; 146-149. 11 for 56 laps.

Lap Leaders: Chuck Hossfeld 1-21, John Blewett, III 22-50, Todd Szegedy 51-86, Ted Christopher 87-117, Rick Fuller 118-135, Zach Sylvester 136-137, Tony Hirschman 138, Doug Coby 139-200.

Total Laps Led: Doug Coby 62, Todd Szegedy 36, Ted Christopher 31, John Blewett, III 29, Chuck Hossfeld 21, Rick Fuller 18, Zach Sylvester 2, Tony Hirschman 1. 7 changes involving 8 drivers.

Top 20 Driver Points: Mike Stefanik 340, Ted Christopher 310, James Civali * 296,
Doug Coby 295, Tony Hirschman 293, Reggie Ruggiero 289, Chuck Hossfeld 288, Donny Lia 288, Eric Beers 265, Dick Houlihan 250, Jamie Tomaino 248, Rob Summers 246, Mike Andrews, Jr * 240, Todd Szegedy 239, Ron Yuhas * 215, Mike Christopher 209, Danny Sammons * 204,
Matt Hirschman * 200, Jerry Marquis 194, Ken Barry 191

MIKE STEFANIK WINS NASCAR WHELEN MODIFIED 2006 TOUR OPENER

THOMPSON, Conn. (April 9, 2006) – Mike Stefanik of Coventry, R.I. held off a determined last lap challenge by Chuck Hossfeld of Buffalo N.Y. to win Icebreaker 2006 at Thompson International Speedway. It was the 67th career NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour victory for the six time champion who leads the series in all time victories. It was also the second career Icebreaker win for Stefanik who won this event in 1998.

Stefanik took the lead from Hossfeld on lap 127. Ted Christopher moved to second and applied the pressure before Hossfeld regained second on lap 140. Hossfeld then chased Stefanik to the finish line with the pair both sideways coming off of Turn 4 on the final lap.

“That was a heck of a battle,” said Stefanik. “It’s great to be back in victory lane and it’s a great way to start the season.”

Finishing third behind Stefanik and Hossfeld was Reggie Ruggiero who started 20th. Ruggiero was also in striking distance at the checkered flag making it a three car blanket finish. Ted Christopher came from the 17th position to finish fourth. Defending NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour Champion Tony Hirschman rounded out the Top-5

The next event for the NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour is the Spring Sizzler at Stafford Motor Speedway in Stafford Springs, Conn. On April 30th.

Unofficial Results
THOMPSON, Conn. -- Unofficial results of the Icebreaker 2006 NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour race at Thompson International Speedway showing starting position in parentheses, driver, hometown, make of car, laps completed, winner’s average speed, reason out if any and money won.

    1. (9) Mike Stefanik, Coventry R.I., Chevrolet, 150, 66.437 mph, $6,700
    2. (11) Chuck Hossfeld, Buffalo N.Y., Pontiac, 150, $3,900
    3. (20) Reggie Ruggiero, Rocky Hill Conn., Chevrolet, 150, $2,700
    4. (17) Ted Christopher, Plainville Conn., Chevrolet, 150, $3,100
    5. (10) Tony Hirschman, Northampton Pa., Chevrolet, 150, $3,100
    6. (26) James Civali, Meriden Conn., Chevrolet, 150, $2,000
    7. (6) Mike Andrews, Jr, East Quogue N.Y., Chevrolet, 150, $1,400
    8. (23) Jamie Tomaino, Howell N.J., Ford, 150, $2,000
    9. (36) Dick Houlihan, Bridgewater Mass., Chevrolet, 150, $2,050
    10. (29) Jon McKennedy, Chelsford Mass., Chevrolet, 150, $1,100
    11. (8) Ronnie Silk, Norwalk Conn., Chevrolet, 149, $1,075
    12. (37) Wade Cole, Riverton Conn., Chevrolet, 149, $1,070
    13. (27) Ken Bouchard, Fitchburg Mass., Chevrolet, 146, $1,065
    14. (35) Mike Christopher, Plainville Conn., Chevrolet, 145, $1,460
    15. (3) Donny Lia, Jericho N.Y., Chevrolet, 144, $1,855
    16. (32) Doug Coby, Milford Conn., Pontiac, 143, $1,850
    17. (13) Todd Szegedy, Ridgefield Conn., Ford, 143, $1,000
    18. (7) Eddie Flemke, Southington Conn., Chevrolet, 142, $1,675
    19. (33) Dave Etheridge, Portland Conn., Chevrolet, 140, $1,650
    20. (4) Jimmy Blewett, Howell N.J., Chevrolet, 137, $1,325
    21. (18) Eric Beers, Northampton Pa., Chevrolet, 135, $1,700
    22. (12) Anthony Sesley, Matawan N.J., Chevrolet, 128, $850
    23. (22) Ron Yuhas, Groton Conn., Chevrolet, 115, $825
    24. (30) Rob Summers, Manchester Conn., Pontiac, 112, $1,100
    25. (24) Jimmy Storace, Kingston N.H., Chevrolet, 107, Engine, $1,490
    26. (34) Renee Dupuis, Glastonbury Conn., Chevrolet, 103, Accident, $1,480
    27. (31) Rick Fuller, Auburn Mass., Chevrolet, 99, Accident, $1,470
    28. (5) Zach Sylvester, Lebanon Conn., Chevrolet, 99, Accident, $1,560
    29. (28) Ken Barry, Griswold Conn., Chevrolet, 98, Accident, $1,450
    30. (21) Eric Berndt, Rocky Hill Conn., Chevrolet, 98, Accident, $750
    31. (15) Danny Sammons, Trenton N.J., Chevrolet, 85, Accident, $750
    32. (2) Steve Whitt, Farmingdale N.J., Dodge, 67, Ignition, $1,450
    33. (1) Jerry Marquis, Broad Brook Conn., Dodge, 46, Accident, $2,000
    34. (14) Kevin Goodale, Riverhead N.Y., Chevrolet, 45, Engine, $1,450
    35. (25) Matt Hirschman, Northampton Pa., Dodge, 44, Engine, $1,150
    36. (16) John Blewett, III, Howell N.J., Chevrolet, 8, Accident, $1,150
    37. (19) Glen Tyler, Hampton Bays N.Y., Chevrolet, 8, Accident, $750
   
Failed to Qualify:    (9) Joseph Mongeau (#49), Ken Heagy * (#38), Chris Pasteryak * (#5), Tommy Cloce (#69), Carl Pasteryak (#75), Joseph Hartmann * (#05), Jake Marosz (#9), Dennis Charette (#03), Thomas Bolles (#76).
   
Time of Race:    1 hrs., 24 mins, 40 secs    Average Speed: 66.437 mph    Margin of Victory:    .16 Seconds
   
BUD POLE AWARD: Jerry Marquis, 4 Reynolds Auto Wrecking Dodge
   
FEATHERLITE MOST IMPROVED DRIVER AWARD: Ted Christopher, 13 AWD/DWD/JAT/TSI Chevrolet
   
POWERADE POWER MOVE OF THE RACE: Dick Houlihan, 46 Crossroads RV Center/Viveiros Insurance Chevrolet

Caution Flags:    Laps 9-14; 47-54; 77-83; 93-98; 100-103; 104-110; 116-120. 7 for 43 laps.
Lap Leaders:    Jerry Marquis 1-46, Steve Whitt 47-53, Donny Lia 54-78, Chuck Hossfeld 79-126, Mike Stefanik 127-150.
Total Laps Led:    Chuck Hossfeld 48, Jerry Marquis 46, Donny Lia 25, Mike Stefanik 24, Steve Whitt 7. 4 changes involving 5 drivers.

Top 20 Driver Points:    Mike Stefanik 180, Chuck Hossfeld 170, Reggie Ruggiero 165,
Ted Christopher 160, Tony Hirschman 155, James Civali * 150, Mike Andrews, Jr * 146,
Jamie Tomaino 142, Dick Houlihan 138, Jon McKennedy * 134, Ronnie Silk * 130, Wade Cole 127, Ken Bouchard 124, Mike Christopher 121, Donny Lia 118, Doug Coby 115, Todd Szegedy 112, Eddie Flemke 109, Dave Etheridge 106, Jimmy Blewett 103
   
Next Race:    Stafford Springs, Conn.
*Denotes Sunoco Rookie of the Year Contender

2005 Champion - Tony Hirschman Howie Hodge Photo	2005 Champion - Tony Hirschman Howie Hodge Photo
World Series Winner - Jerry Marquis Norm Marx Photo
Bud Pole Award - Jerry Marquis Mary Hodge Photo	World Series Winner - Jerry Marquis Mary Hodge Photo

Jerry Marquis Wins World Series,
Tony Hirschman Clinches His 5th Championship

THOMPSON, Conn. (Oct. 30, 2005) Jerry Marquis of Broad Brook, Conn. drove to his third NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour victory of the season and Tony Hirschman of Northampton, Pa. clinched his fifth series championship at Thompson International Speedway’s World Series of Auto Racing presented by Whelen Engineering & XTRA/MART 125 lap season ending finale.

Marquis, driving the Reynolds Auto Wrecking Dodge, took the lead from John Blewett, III Howell, N.J. on lap 102 after Blewett spun in Turn-2. Marquis then held off Chuck Hossfeld over the closing laps to secure the victory. Finishing behind Hossfeld, was Doug Coby, Mike Christopher and
Charlie Pasteryak.

Hirschman was credited with 12th place in the Kamco Supply Chevrolet but it was enough to give him his 5th title. He entered the race trailing Ted Christopher by 36 points and needed Christopher to finish eighth or worse to have a chance at the title. Christopher made contact with the Turn-1 wall on lap 10 ending his day and his hopes for his first championship.

“Ted had said he wanted to race more like I did,” said Hirschman. “I took that as a compliment. I just tried to stay consistent tonight. Ted had problems and I didn’t.”

Hirschman now trails Mike Stefanik by one in career NASCAR Whelen Modified Championships. He has won five of the last 11 championships.

Hossfeld’s second place finish was good enough to give him third in the season standings. Marquis finished fourth in the final rundown and Eric Beers of Northampton, Pa. rounded out the Top-5 in the standings.

World Series of Auto Racing presented by Whelen Engioneering & XTRA/MART NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour race at Thompson International Speedway

Showing starting position in parentheses,driver, make of car, laps completed, money won

1. (8) Jerry Marquis, Broad Brook Conn., Dodge, 125, 65.759 mph, $7,250
2. (17) Chuck Hossfeld, Buffalo N.Y., Ford, 125, $4,000
3. (3) Doug Coby, Milford Conn., Pontiac, 125, $3,600
4. (26) Mike Christopher, Plainville Conn., Pontiac, 125, $3,300
5. (11) Charlie Pasteryak, Lisbon Conn., Chevrolet, 125, $1,800
6. (9) Mike Stefanik, Coventry R.I., Chevrolet, 125, $2,400
7. (20) Anthony Ferrante, Jr, Franklin Square, Chevrolet, 125, $2,000
8. (18) Alex Hoag, Bath N.Y., Chevrolet, 125, $1,500
9. (21) Ken Barry, Griswold Conn., Chevrolet, 125, $1,900
10. (29) Steve Whitt, Farmingdale N.J., Dodge, 125, $1,900
11. (6) Zach Sylvester, Lebanon Conn., Chevrolet, 125, $1,980
12. (1) Tony Hirschman, Northampton Pa., Chevrolet, 125, $2,560
13. (7) John Blewett, III, Howell N.J., Chevrolet, 125, $1,990
14. (15) Kevin Goodale, Riverhead N.Y., Chevrolet, 125, $1,820
15. (23) Jeff Malave, Manchester Conn., Chevrolet, 125, $1,100
16. (30) Tyler Haydt, Kunkletown Pa., Chevrolet, 124, $1,850
17. (5) Donny Lia, Jericho N.Y., Chevrolet, 123, $1,775
18. (28) Dave Etheridge, Portland Conn., Chevrolet, 111, Suspension, $1,650
19. (16) Rick Fuller, Auburn Mass., Pontiac, 105, $1,700
20. (27) Dick Houlihan, Bridgewater Mass., Chevrolet, 74, Radiator, $1,300
21. (13) Eddie Flemke, Southington Conn., Chevrolet, 62, $1,600
22. (32) Jimmy Storace, Kingston N.H., Chevrolet, 54, $1,300
23. (25) Jamie Tomaino, Howell N.J., Ford, 45, $1,700
24. (2) Matt Hirschman, Northampton Pa., Dodge, 42, Accident, $900
25. (14) Eric Beers, Northampton Pa., Chevrolet, 42, Axle, $1,700
26. (24) Renee Dupuis, Glastonbury Conn., Chevrolet, 42, Accident, $1,600
27. (4) Jimmy Blewett, Howell N.J., Chevrolet, 34, Accident, $900
28. (31) Gregg Shivers, Rocky Point N.Y., Pontiac, 17, Overheating, $1,600
29. (12) Tommy Cloce, Canton N.Y., Chevrolet, 14, Axle, $1,300
30. (10) Ted Christopher, Plainville Conn., Chevrolet, 10, Accident, $1,700
31. (22) Carl Pasteryak, Lisbon Conn., Pontiac, 3, Accident, $900
32. (19) Mike Ewanitsko, West Hempstead N.Y., Dodge, 3, Accident, $900

Failed to Qualify: (8) Thomas Bolles (#76), Wade Cole (#33), Nevin George
(#00), Joseph Hartmann (#05), Mike Molleur (#35), Ken Bouchard (#55), Howie
Brode (#96), Jake Marosz (#9).

Time of Race: 1 hrs., 11 mins, 17 secs
Average Speed: 65.759 mph
Margin of Victory: 2.3 seconds

BUD POLE AWARD: Jerry Marquis, 4 Reynolds Auto Wrecking Dodge

FEATHERLITE MOST IMPROVED DRIVER AWARD: Doug Coby, 77 Angellinos Italian
Restaurant/ Red Line Oil Pontiac

POWERADE POWER MOVE OF THE RACE: Mike Christopher, 79 Hill Enterprises/Sunoco Pontiac

TOMMY BALDWIN MEMORIAL AWARD: John Blewett, III, 66 Blewett Motorsports Chevrolet

Caution Flags: Laps 4-9; 11-15; 43-51; 57-61; 82-86; 91-94; 102-104.    7 for 37 laps.

Lap Leaders: Tony Hirschman 1-45, Jerry Marquis 46-50, John Blewett, III
51-101, Jerry Marquis 102-125.

Total Laps Led: John Blewett, III 51, Tony Hirschman 45, Jerry Marquis 29.
3 changes involving 3 drivers.

Top 20 Driver Points: Tony Hirschman 2749, Ted Christopher 2731, Chuck Hossfeld 2666,
Jerry Marquis 2647, Eric Beers 2470, Donny Lia 2469, Doug  Coby 2327, Rick Fuller 2236,
Mike Christopher 2202, Zach Sylvester 2178, Jamie Tomaino 2145, Eddie Flemke 2139,
Dave Etheridge 1931, Steve Whitt 1910, Tyler Haydt * 1865, Kevin Goodale 1737,
Mike Stefanik 1725, Renee Dupuis 1710, Gregg Shivers 1634, Dick Houlihan 1519

• Denotes Rookie of the Year Contender

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