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2006 NASCAR WHELEN MODIFIED TOUR NOTEBOOK

Todd Szegedy Scores Second Win of the Season at Stafford

Mike Stefanik Earns 9th NASCAR Championship

STAFFORD Springs, Conn. (Oct 29, 2006) - Todd Szegedy of Ridgefield, Conn. closed out the 2006 NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour season with a wire-to-wire win in the Carquest Fall Final at Stafford Motor Speedway and Mike Stefanik of Coventry R.I. officially was crowned the series champion.

It was the second win of the season for Szegedy and the Wisk/Snuggle Ford race team and the 10th of his career. The victory moved Szegedy into fifth in the final point standings. Szegedy was the winner of the Bud Pole way back on Sept. 30 when he set fast time in qualifying. Inclement weather postponed the Fall Final, making it the last event of the 2006 season.

Stefanik finished the race sixth in the Diversified Metals Chevrolet. All Stefanik needed to do was start the race to assure himself of his seventh NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour Championship. It was the ninth overall NASCAR championship for Stefanik placing him in a tie with Richie Evans as the all time NASCAR Championship leader.

Ken Barry was the runner-up in the race and put pressure on Szegedy in the closing laps, but fell short by .22 seconds. Zach Sylvester came all the way from the 28th starting position to finish 3rd. Defending series champion Tony Hirschman finished fourth and John Blewett, III rounded out the Top-5.

Eddie Flemke of Southington , Conn. finished ninth in the race and earned enough points to place second in the final series standings one point ahead of Ted Christopher. Christopher finished 25th completing only 50 laps because of an accident.


Unofficial results of 10/29 $83,893.00  NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour race

Carquest Fall Final

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. (1) Todd Szegedy, Ridgefield Conn. , Ford, 150, 64.516 mph, $7,250
2. (19) Ken Barry, Griswold Conn. , Chevrolet, 150, $3,800
3. (28) Zach Sylvester, Lebanon Conn. , Chevrolet, 150, $3,600
4. (2) Tony Hirschman, Northampton Pa. , Chevrolet, 150, $3,600
5. (12) John Blewett, III, Howell N.J. , Chevrolet, 150, $1,900
6. (9) Mike Stefanik, Coventry R.I. , Chevrolet, 150, $2,500
7. (4) Donny Lia, Jericho N.Y. , Chevrolet, 150, $2,400
8. (26) Ronnie Silk, Norwalk Conn. , Chevrolet, 150, $2,100
9. (3) Eddie Flemke, Southington Conn. , Chevrolet, 150, $2,150
10. (18) Jerry Marquis, Broad Brook Conn. , Dodge, 150, $1,900
11. (27) Eric Beers, Northampton Pa. , Chevrolet, 150, $1,900
12. (21) Matt Hirschman, Northampton Pa. , Dodge, 150, $1,775
13. (13) Doug Coby, Milford Conn. , Pontiac , 150, $1,750
14. (20) Kevin Goodale, Riverhead N.Y. , Chevrolet, 150, $1,025
15. (22) Chris Pasteryak, Lisbon Conn. , Pontiac , 150, $1,000
16. (29) Jamie Tomaino, Howell N.J. , Ford, 150, $1,675
17. (31) Danny Sammons, Trenton N.J. , Chevrolet, 150, $1,350
18. (6) Chuck Hossfeld, Buffalo N.Y. , Pontiac , 148, $1,625
19. (23) Jimmy Storace, Kingston N.H. , Chevrolet, 148, $1,300
20. (17) Thomas Bolles, Ellington Conn. , Chevrolet, 143, Flat Tire, $875
21. (14) Ron Yuhas, Groton Conn. , Chevrolet, 142, $1,550
22. (11) James Civali, Meriden Conn. , Chevrolet, 139, $1,625
23. (32) Wade Cole, Riverton Conn. , Chevrolet, 85, Ignition, $800
24. (30) Anthony Sesely, Matawan N.J. , Chevrolet, 63, Rear End, $1,500
25. (5) Ted Christopher, Plainville Conn. , Chevrolet, 50, Accident, $1,600
26. (7) Dick Houlihan, Bridgewater Mass. , Chevrolet, 30, Handling, $1,500
27. (8) Reggie Ruggiero, Rocky Hill Conn. , Chevrolet, 29, Accident, $1,200
28. (25) Rob Summers, Manchester Conn. , Pontiac , 21, Accident, $1,500
29. (15) Eric Berndt, Rocky Hill Conn. , Chevrolet, 8, Engine, $800
30. (10) Jimmy Blewett, Howell N.J. , Chevrolet, 7, Accident, $1,500
31. (16) Rick Fuller, Auburn Mass. , Chevrolet, 7, Accident, $800
32. (24) Jon McKennedy, Chelsford Mass. , Chevrolet, 0, Did Not Start, $0


Failed to Qualify: (6) Glen Tyler * (#8), Billy Pauch, Jr. (#06), (#5), Dave Etheridge (#54), Thomas Rogers (#51), Jake Marosz (#9).

Time of Race: 1 hrs. 9 mins, 45 secs Average Speed: 64.516 mph Margin of Victory:.22 Seconds

BUD POLE AWARD: Todd Szegedy, 2 Wisk/Snuggle Ford

FEATHERLITE MOST IMPROVED DRIVER AWARD: Ken Barry, 21 Superior Oil/Lombardi Inside Out Chevrolet

POWERADE POWER MOVE OF THE RACE: Zach Sylvester, 15 TAS Country Homes Chevrolet

SUNOCO ROOKIE OF THE RACE: Ronnie Silk *, 19 Major Motion /Silk Plumbing & Heating Chevrolet

Caution Flags: Laps 4-6; 8-17; 23-26; 31-34; 51-56; 59-63; 76-80; 128-132. 8 for 42 laps.

Lap Leaders: Todd Szegedy 1-150.

Total Laps Led: Todd Szegedy 150. 0 changes involving 1 drivers.

Unofficial Top 20 Driver Points: Mike Stefanik 2457, Eddie Flemke 2248,
Ted Christopher 2247, Tony Hirschman 2170, Todd Szegedy 2165, Jerry Marquis 2096,
James Civali * 2087, Donny Lia 2029, Zach Sylvester 1997, Eric Beers 1888,
Matt Hirschman * 1873, Chuck Hossfeld 1852, Dick Houlihan 1833, Doug Coby 1792,
Jimmy Blewett 1754, Jamie Tomaino 1693, Ken Barry 1642, Ron Yuhas 1614,
Ronnie Silk * 1599, Anthony Sesely * 1623

* Denotes Sunoco Rookie of the Year Contender

Reggie Ruggiero Rolls to Victory at Thompson,
Mike Stefanik Moves Closer To His Seventh Title


Thompson, Conn. (Oct 15, 2006) -- Reggie Ruggiero of Rocky Hill, Conn. drove to his first NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour victory of the season in the World Series of Auto Racing Presented by Whelen Engineering & XTRAMART at Thompson International Speedway. Ruggiero took over the top spot on lap 148 when race leader Ted Christopher and John Blewett, III tangled in Turn-3 following a restart on that lap. Ruggiero then held off Jimmy Blewett of Howell N.J. on a green-white checkered restart which extended the race distance to 160 laps.

It was the 44th career victory for Ruggiero, who drives the Atlantic Sprinkler Chevrolet, and his first since 2004 when he won at Wall Township, N.J. Ruggiero’s last win at Thompson occurred in 1998.

“Nobody seemed to want to win this race tonight, “ said Ruggiero. “I was just glad we were in a position to get it at the end.”

Christopher was credited with 19th position after the lap 148 accident, effectively ending his hopes for his first NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour Championship. Mike Stefanik of Coventry, R.I. finished fifth in the race and now leads Christopher by 148 points. Stefanik needs to earn at least a last place finish in the final race of the year at Stafford Springs, Conn. on Oct. 28 to secure his seventh career title.

Stefanik overcame an off track excursion midway through the race Stefanik dropped back to 22nd place but worked his way back to the Top-5.

Eric Sanderson, who owns the Diversified Metals Chevrolet driven by Stefanik, clinched his first NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour Owners Championship.
Finishing third was Jerry Marquis who won this race last s
eason. Last week’s winner, Donny Lia of Jericho, N.Y., was fourth.


Thompson, Conn. -- Unofficial Finish of Sunday's $86,093.00

 World Series of Auto Racing
Presented by Whelen Engineering and XTRA Mart
NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour race at Thompson 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. (10) Reggie Ruggiero, Rocky Hill Conn., Chevrolet, 160, 70.630 mph, $6,400
2. (1) Jimmy Blewett, Howell N.J., Chevrolet, 160, $4,200
3. (2) Jerry Marquis, Broad Brook Conn., Dodge, 160, $3,200
4. (6) Donny Lia, Jericho N.Y., Chevrolet, 160, $2,900
5. (12) Mike Stefanik, Coventry R.I., Chevrolet, 160, $2,600
6. (4) Tony Hirschman, Northampton Pa., Chevrolet, 160, $3,550
7. (7) Ronnie Silk, Norwalk Conn., Chevrolet, 160, $2,200
8. (27) Chris Pasteryak, Lisbon Conn., Chevrolet, 160, $1,900
9. (14) Zach Sylvester, Lebanon Conn., Chevrolet, 160, $2,000
10. (32) Danny Sammons, Trenton N.J., Chevrolet, 160, $2,100
11. (31) Rob Summers, Manchester Conn., Pontiac, 160, $1,880
12. (18) Dick Houlihan, Bridgewater Mass., Chevrolet, 160, $1,860
13. (15) Kevin Goodale, Riverhead N.Y., Chevrolet, 160, $1,140
14. (25) Matt Hirschman, Northampton Pa., Dodge, 159, Accident, $1,820
15. (9) Richard Savary, Canton Mass., Chevrolet, 159, Accident, $1,100
16. (8) Todd Szegedy, Ridgefield Conn., Ford, 158, Accident, $1,850
17. (5) Ron Yuhas, Groton Conn., Chevrolet, 158, $1,675
18. (21) Eddie Flemke, Southington Conn., Chevrolet, 151, Ignition, $1,750
19. (3) Ted Christopher, Plainville Conn., Chevrolet, 147, Accident, $1,700
20. (13) John Blewett, III, Howell N.J., Chevrolet, 147, Accident, $900
21. (22) Billy Pauch, Jr., Frenchtown N.J., Dodge, 141, Accident, $1,200
22. (29) Jamie Tomaino, Howell N.J., Ford, 129, $1,600
23. (28) Doug Coby, Milford Conn., Pontiac, 115, Accident, $1,600
24. (17) Bobby Grigas, Marshfield Mass., Chevrolet, 101, Radiator, $900
25. (11) Anthony Ferrante, Jr, Franklin Square, Chevrolet, 100, Radiator, $900
26. (23) Eric Beers, Northampton Pa., Chevrolet, 63, Accident, $1,700
27. (26) Renee Dupuis, Glastonbury Conn., Chevrolet, 55, Accident, $900
28. (20) Carl Pasteryak, Lisbon Conn., Pontiac, 48, Accident, $900
29. (30) Anthony Sesely, Matawan N.J., Chevrolet, 48, Accident, $1,600
30. (24) James Civali, Meriden Conn., Chevrolet, 48, Accident, $1,700
31. (19) Chuck Hossfeld, Buffalo N.Y., Pontiac, 48, Accident, $1,600
32. (16) Ken Barry, Griswold Conn., Chevrolet, 34, Accident, $1,600

Failed to Qualify: (10) Jimmy Storace (#47), Thomas Bolles (#76), Jon McKennedy * (#73), Wade Cole (#33), Glen Tyler * (#8), Dave Etheridge (#54), Eric Berndt * (#64), Ken Bouchard (#55), Roy Seidell, Jr (#27), Jake Marosz (#9).

Time of Race:1 hrs., 24 mins, 57 secs Average Speed: 70.630 mph

Margin of Victory:UNDER CAUTION

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

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

POWERADE POWER MOVE OF THE RACE: Danny Sammons *, 0 Area Auto Racing News Chevrolet

SUNOCO ROOKIE OF THE RACE: Ronnie Silk *, 19 Major Motion /Silk Pumbing & Heating Chevrolet

Caution Flags: Laps 21-25; 36-40; 42-46; 49-53; 55-60; 95-100; 101-105; 116-120; 142-146; 148-158. 10 for 58 laps.

Lap Leaders: Jerry Marquis 1-24, Tony Hirschman 25-45, Jerry Marquis 46-53, Ted Christopher 54-97, Richard Savary 98-121, Jimmy Blewett 122, Ted Christopher 123-147, Reggie Ruggiero 148-160.

Total Laps Led: Ted Christopher 69, Jerry Marquis 32, Richard Savary 24, Tony Hirschman 21, Reggie Ruggiero 13, Jimmy Blewett 1. 7 changes involving 6 drivers.


Unofficial Top 20 Driver Points: Mike Stefanik 2307, Ted Christopher 2159, Eddie Flemke 2110, Tony Hirschman 2010, James Civali * 1990, Todd Szegedy 1985, Jerry Marquis 1962, Donny Lia 1883, Zach Sylvester 1832, Eric Beers 1758, Dick Houlihan 1748, Matt Hirschman * 1746, Chuck Hossfeld 1743, Jimmy Blewett 1681, Doug Coby 1668, Jamie Tomaino 1578, Ron Yuhas * 1559, Ronnie Silk * 1532, Anthony Sesely * 1532, Reggie Ruggiero 1498

Next Race: STAFFORD SPRINGS, CONN.

BLEWETT WINS  WHELEN MODIFIED TOUR NEW HAMPSHIRE 100

LOUDON, N.H. (Sept. 15, 2006) – In a race that embodied the thrilling action the NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour is known for at New Hampshire International Speedway, John Blewett III, of Howell, N.J., won the New Hampshire 100, for his second consecutive victory at the 1.058-mile track in Loudon, N.H. The event featured 17 lead changes among seven different drivers and was only slowed by two brief caution periods.

Jerry Marquis finished second, followed by rookie James Civali, points leader Mike Stefanik and Todd Szegedy in fifth place. It was Blewett’s fourth win at New Hampshire and 10th victory of his Whelen Modified Tour career.

Forty-one Modifieds took the green flag for Friday’s 100-lap race, with Stefanik and Eddie Flemke on the front row. Stefanik led the first lap before a wild four-way battle broke out between Szegedy, Ted Christopher, Flemke and Donny Lia.

After exchanging the lead with Szegedy in the early laps, Christopher returned to the front on lap 36 and began to weave his way through lapped traffic, just before the race’s first caution period began on lap 48. The yellow flag was displayed for the first time when Doug Coby’s car picked up a mechanical problem and came to a stop on the frontstretch. As the race leaders pitted, Tony Hirschman emerged as the leader when the race was restarted.

Flemke charged past Hirschman to take the lead on lap 60, only to surrender the lead back to Hirschman on the next lap. In classic Whelen Modified Tour fashion at New Hampshire , where lead changes are frequent and can occur several times on a single lap, Flemke once again gained the lead two laps later – before the race’s second caution period ensued for a multi-car accident in turn four, which collected the cars of Szegedy, Hossfeld and Reggie Ruggiero.

The race was re-started with 34 laps remaining and Flemke battled Stefanik for the lead, with Lia and Christopher also returning to the front of the field.

Stefanik edged ahead of Flemke by a nose on lap 72 to re-gain the lead, but his time at the front was also short-lived as Christopher passed by him with 26 laps remaining.

With 20 laps to go, Christopher was lined up bumper-to-bumper with Jerry Marquis, while Civali and Lia ran behind in the third and fourth positions. Civali jumped into second on lap 85 and put himself in position to grab the lead. Civali charged past Christopher as the cars entered turn one on the 86th circuit, but could not hold on to the top spot as Christopher was back in front on the 87th lap. Civali tried the same move, in the same location with nine laps remaining, but slid too far up the track and gave up the second position to Blewett, who took the lead for himself – and for good – with just eight laps to go.

In the race for the 2006 Whelen Modified Tour championship, Stefanik gained a few points on his lead over Christopher and now leads the standings by 104 points (1,992-1,888) with three events remaining. The Whelen Modified Tour returns to action Sept. 24 at Waterford ( Conn. ) Speedbowl.


New Hampshire 100

NASCAR WHELEN MODIFIED TOUR

New Hampshire International Speedway September 15, 2006

Final leaders of Friday's $160,193.00 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. (21) John Blewett, III, Howell N.J. , Chevrolet, 100, 107.320 mph, $13,000
2. (6) Jerry Marquis, Broad Brook Conn. , Dodge, 100, $10,800
3. (4) James Civali, Meriden Conn. , Chevrolet, 100, $8,700
4. (1) Mike Stefanik, Coventry R.I. , Chevrolet, 100, $6,500
5. (3) Todd Szegedy, Ridgefield Conn. , Ford, 100, $4,900
6. (7) Ted Christopher, Plainville Conn. , Chevrolet, 100, $4,400
7. (2) Eddie Flemke, Southington Conn. , Chevrolet, 100, $3,900
8. (12) Zach Sylvester, Lebanon Conn. , Chevrolet, 100, $3,700
9. (10) Eric Beers, Northampton Pa. , Chevrolet, 100, $3,600
10. (5) Tony Hirschman, Northampton Pa. , Chevrolet, 100, $4,400
11. (15) Jimmy Blewett, Howell N.J. , Chevrolet, 100, $3,300
12. (23) Ronnie Silk, Norwalk Conn. , Chevrolet, 100, $2,500
13. (13) Matt Hirschman, Northampton Pa. , Dodge, 100, $3,100
14. (9) Chuck Hossfeld, Buffalo N.Y. , Pontiac , 100, $3,100
15. (18) Ken Barry, Griswold Conn. , Chevrolet, 100, $2,900
16. (11) Dick Houlihan, Bridgewater Mass. , Chevrolet, 100, $2,800
17. (35) Dave Etheridge, Portland Conn. , Chevrolet, 100, $2,000
18. (20) Anthony Sesely, Matawan N.J. , Chevrolet, 100, $2,675
19. (41) Tommy Cravenho, Jr, Raynham Mass. , Chevrolet, 100, $2,450
20. (22) Steve Whitt, Farmingdale N.J. , Dodge, 100, $1,925
21. (24) Danny Sammons, Trenton N.J. , Chevrolet, 100, $1,900
22. (25) Jimmy Storace, Kingston N.H. , Chevrolet, 99, $1,875
23. (32) Chris Pasteryak, Lisbon Conn. , Chevrolet, 99, $1,850
24. (31) Glen Tyler, Hampton Bays N.Y. , Chevrolet, 98, $1,825
25. (33) Ken Bouchard, Fitchburg Mass. , Chevrolet, 98, $1,800
26. (17) Jamie Tomaino, Howell N.J. , Ford, 98, $2,475
27. (38) Nevin George, Kunkletown Pa. , Chevrolet, 98, $1,700
28. (26) Wade Cole, Riverton Conn. , Chevrolet, 98, $1,678
29. (40) Brian Loftin, Lexington N.C. , Chevrolet, 97, $1,650
30. (8) Donny Lia, Jericho N.Y. , Chevrolet, 96, Overheating, $800
31. (34) Rick Fuller, Auburn Mass. , Chevrolet, 96, $1,645
32. (28) Rob Summers, Manchester Conn. , Pontiac , 96, $1,600
33. (14) Doug Coby, Milford Conn. , Pontiac , 90, $2,300
34. (30) Jon McKennedy, Chelmsford Mass. , Chevrolet, 89, Suspension, $1,600
35. (27) Jake Marosz, Middletown Conn. , Chevrolet, 78, $1,600
36. (29) Kevin Goodale, Riverhead N.Y. , Chevrolet, 67, Accident, $1,600
37. (19) Ron Yuhas, Groton Conn. , Chevrolet, 63, Accident, $2,300
38. (16) Reggie Ruggiero, Rocky Hill Conn. , Chevrolet, 62, Accident, $2,300
39. (39) Andy Seuss, Hampstead N.H. , Chevrolet, 25, Engine, $1,600
40. (37) Todd Bodine, Chemung N.Y. , Ford, 24, Power Steering, $1,600
41. (36) Alex Hoag, Bath N.Y. , Chevrolet, 1, Engine, $1,600

Time of Race: 59 mins, 9 secs

Average Speed: 107.320 mph

Margin of Victory:0.122 Seconds

FEATHERLITE MOST IMPROVED DRIVER AWARD: Tony Hirschman, 48 Kamco Supply Chevrolet

POWERADE POWER MOVE OF THE RACE AWARD: Tommy Cravenho, Jr, 60 Sunoco Chevrolet

Caution Flags: Laps 49-53; 62-67. 2 cautions for 11 laps

Lap Leaders: Mike Stefanik 1, Todd Szegedy 2-10, Ted Christopher 11-14, Todd Szegedy 15-36, Ted Christopher 37-47, Todd Szegedy 48-49, Eddie Flemke 50-53, Tony Hirschman 54-59, Eddie Flemke 60, Tony Hirschman 61-62, Eddie Flemke 63-67, Mike Stefanik 68, Eddie Flemke 69-71, Mike Stefanik 72-75, Ted Christopher 76-85, James Civali * 86, Ted Christopher 87-92, John Blewett, III 93-100.

Total Laps Led: Todd Szegedy 33, Ted Christopher 31, Eddie Flemke 13, Tony Hirschman 8, John Blewett, III 8, Mike Stefanik 6, James Civali * 1. 17 lead changes involving 7 drivers.

Next Race: Sept. 24, Waterford Speedbowl

Thompson Pole Winner - Donny Lia Howie Hodge Photo	Thompson Winner - Eric Beers Mary Hodge Photo

Eric Beers Triumphs at Thompson

Thompson, Conn. (Sept 10, 2006) - Eric Beers of Northampton, Pa. recorded his first NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour victory of the season in the 150 lap Modified Mania at Thompson International Speedway. Beers passed Eddie Flemke of Southington, Conn. on lap 101 and went on to lead the rest of the event. He finished .8 seconds ahead of Reggie Ruggiero of Rocky Hill, Conn.

It was the second career win for Beers who drives the Roby’s Propane/Cape Cod Copper Chevrolet owned by Janice Boehler. Beers also collected the Featherlite Most Improved Driver of the Race Award. The victory moves him unofficially into the Top10 in the series standings.

Ruggiero’s second place finish in the Atlantic Sprinklers Chevrolet was his best of 2006. John Blewett, III came from the 23rd starting position in the Blewett Motorsports Chevrolet to finish third and earn the Powerade Power Move of the Race Award. Flemke finished fourth in the Red Line Oil/Ron Bouchard Pontiac and is now unofficially third in the series standings. Tony Ferrante, Jr. rounded out the Top-5 in the Ferrante Racing Chevrolet.

Series point leader Mike Stefanik finished 9th and now leads Ted Christopher unofficially by 94 points. Christopher finished 28th.

The next race for the NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour is at New Hampshire International Speedway on Friday Sept 15.

THOMPSON, Conn. Unofficial Results of Sunday's $86,753.00  NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour race at Thompson International Speedway
 
Modified Mania 150

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. (5) Eric Beers, Northampton Pa., Chevrolet, 150, 81.660 mph, $7,100
2. (8) Reggie Ruggiero, Rocky Hill Conn., Chevrolet, 150, $2,800
3. (23) John Blewett, III, Howell N.J., Chevrolet, 150, $3,200
4. (18) Eddie Flemke, Southington Conn., Chevrolet, 150, $2,800
5. (3) Anthony Ferrante, Jr, Franklin Square, Chevrolet, 150, $1,700
6. (10) Jerry Marquis, Broad Brook Conn., Dodge, 150, $2,200
7. (21) Doug Coby, Milford Conn., Pontiac, 150, $2,100
8. (2) Matt Hirschman, Northampton Pa., Dodge, 150, $2,200
9. (7) Mike Stefanik, Coventry R.I., Chevrolet, 150, $2,000
10. (12) Rick Fuller, Auburn Mass., Chevrolet, 150, $1,150
11. (14) Todd Szegedy, Ridgefield Conn., Ford, 150, $1,900
12. (13) Zach Sylvester, Lebanon Conn., Chevrolet, 150, $1,775
13. (29) Chris Pasteryak, Lisbon Conn., Chevrolet, 150, $1,070
14. (15) James Civali, Meriden Conn., Chevrolet, 150, $1,865
15. (24) Steve Whitt, Farmingdale N.J., Dodge, 150, $1,760
16. (31) Chuck Hossfeld, Buffalo N.Y., Pontiac, 150, $1,755
17. (30) Dick Houlihan, Bridgewater Mass., Chevrolet, 150, $1,725
18. (17) Jon McKennedy, Chelsford Mass., Chevrolet, 150, $1,375
19. (9) Donny Lia, Jericho N.Y., Chevrolet, 150, $2,200
20. (11) Thomas Bolles, Ellington Conn., Chevrolet, 150, $925
21. (19) Ken Barry, Griswold Conn., Chevrolet, 150, $1,600
22. (28) Carl Pasteryak, Lisbon Conn., Pontiac, 150, $875
23. (35) Renee Dupuis, Glastonbury Conn., Chevrolet, 150, $850
24. (6) Ron Yuhas, Groton Conn., Chevrolet, 150, $1,525
25. (27) Kevin Goodale, Riverhead N.Y., Chevrolet, 150, $800
26. (20) Eric Berndt, Rocky Hill Conn., Chevrolet, 150, $800
27. (33) Wade Cole, Riverton Conn., Chevrolet, 149, $800
28. (16) Ted Christopher, Plainville Conn., Chevrolet, 147, $1,600
29. (34) Jake Marosz, Middletown Conn., Chevrolet, 143, $800
30. (32) Jamie Tomaino, Howell N.J., Ford, 115, $1,500
31. (22) Anthony Sesely, Matawan N.J., Chevrolet, 108, Clutch, $1,500
32. (36) Jimmy Blewett, Howell N.J., Chevrolet, 87, Accident, $1,500
33. (4) Tony Hirschman, Northampton Pa., Chevrolet, 75, Accident, $2,200
34. (1) Ronnie Silk, Norwalk Conn., Chevrolet, 41, Ignition, $1,200
35. (25) Danny Sammons, Trenton N.J., Chevrolet, 36, Accident, $800
36. (26) Jimmy Storace, Kingston N.H., Chevrolet, 0, Accident, $1,200


Failed to Qualify: (3) Ken Bouchard (#55), Roy Seidell, Jr (#27), Glen Tyler * (#8).

Time of Race:1 hrs., 8 mins, 53 secs Average Speed: 81.660 mph Margin of Victory:.8 seconds

BUD POLE AWARD: Donny Lia, 18 Huntington Honda Chevrolet

FEATHERLITE MOST IMPROVED DRIVER AWARD: Eric Beers, 3 Roby's Propane/Cape Cod Copper Chevrolet

POWERADE POWER MOVE OF THE RACE: John Blewett, III, 66 Blewett Motorsports Chevrolet

SUNOCO ROOKIE OF THE RACE: Matt Hirschman *, 59 Furnace and Duct Dodge

Caution Flags: Laps 1-4; 37-41; 48-52; 71-75; 76-82; 91-93; 115-118; 133-137. 8 for 38 laps.

Lap Leaders: Matt Hirschman * 1-52, Mike Stefanik 53-73, Matt Hirschman * 74-87, Eddie Flemke 88-100, Eric Beers 101-150.

Total Laps Led: Matt Hirschman * 66, Eric Beers 50, Mike Stefanik 21, Eddie Flemke 13. 4 changes involving 4 drivers.

Unofficial Top 20 Driver Points: Mike Stefanik 1832, Ted Christopher 1738,
Eddie Flemke 1685, Todd Szegedy 1633, James Civali * 1631, Tony Hirschman 1617,
Jerry Marquis 1533, Donny Lia 1470, Chuck Hossfeld 1449, Eric Beers 1444, Dick Houlihan 1400, Zach Sylvester 1397, Matt Hirschman * 1386, Doug Coby 1380, Jimmy Blewett 1302,
Reggie Ruggiero 1269, Jamie Tomaino 1269, Ron Yuhas * 1249, Ken Barry 1214,
 Anthony Sesely * 1209

Next Race:New Hampshire International Speedway

* Denotes Sunoco Rookie of the Year Contender

Martinsville Pole Winner - Mike Stefanik Mary Hodge Photo	Martinsville Winner - Jimmy Blewett Howie Hodge Photo

Jimmy Blewett Scores Saturday Night Victory at Martinsville

MARTINSVILLE, Va. – It was a wild – and rather long – evening of racing action Saturday night in the Made in America Whelen 300 at Martinsville Speedway. When all was said and done, it was all well worth the wait for race winner Jimmy Blewett who picked up what he said was the biggest victory of his young career.

As a matter of fact, wild might be a rather calm word to describe what took place under the lights at the famed Martinsville short track.

“This was definitely a long night,” Blewett said. “To be able to win at a place like Martinsville Speedway is awesome and it’s the biggest win of my career. I’ve got to hand it to the guys on this team because they gave me a good car as soon as we unloaded. We made all our adjustments at the halfway point and we picked up some positions which made it a little easier. We simply put ourselves in a position to win and that’s what we did.”

Blewett scored the victory when another rain shower hit the Martinsville area just after midnight and the race was called official at that point. Rounding out the top-five behind Blewett were Ted Christopher, James Civali, Todd Szegedy and Doug Colby.

Saturday night’s race was a ‘combination’ event for the NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour and the NASCAR Whelen Southern Modified Tour. In the combination format, drivers are credited with an official placement relative to the other drivers in their “home” series.

It was a race that was once again dominated by the Whelen Modified Tour drivers who swept the top eight spots while Tim Brown led the Whelen Southern Modified Tour competitors with his ninth-place finish.

The race was started almost two hours late after a rain shower hit the Martinsville area just before the start of the 50-lap ‘last chance’ race. The event was further delayed just after the start for a wild multi-car wreck coming off the fourth turn involving or slowing a majority of the field as the track was essentially blocked.

The race was placed under a temporary red flag while the cars of potential race winners such as Jamie Tomaino, Tony Hirschman, L.W. Miller, Chuck Hossfield and Junior Miller were taken to the garage.

Mike Stefanik had the race’s most dominant car in the early stages before Blewett nudged him out the way to take the lead.

“I got into Mike and that’s really not the way I wanted to win this race,” Blewett explained. “I know if there was a hole open he would taken advantage of it like I did.”

The NASCAR Whelen Southern Modified Tour returns to action next Saturday night, Sept. 9 at Caraway Speedway in Asheboro, N.C. while the NASCAR Whelen Tour gets back underway next Sunday, Sept. 10 at Thompson International Speedway in Thompson, Conn.


Unofficial Finish of Saturday, September 2nd $127,953.00

Made In America Whelen 300

NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour race at Martinsville 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) Jimmy Blewett, Howell N.J., Chevrolet, 200, 50.016 mph, $7,700
2. (15) Ted Christopher, Plainville Conn., Chevrolet, 200, $4,300
3. (21) James Civali, Meriden Conn., Chevrolet, 200, $4,300
4. (5) Todd Szegedy, Ridgefield Conn., Ford, 200, $3,400
5. (25) Doug Coby, Milford Conn., Pontiac, 200, $3,000
6. (11) Ron Yuhas, Groton Conn., Chevrolet, 200, $2,300
7. (24) Matt Hirschman, Northampton Pa., Dodge, 200, $2,550
8. (29) Kevin Goodale, Riverhead N.Y., Chevrolet, 200, $1,800
9. (12) Tim Brown, Cana Va., Chevrolet, 200, $1,750
10. (38) Gene Pack, N. Myrtle Beach S.C., Chevrolet, 200, $2,200
11. (31) Michael Clifton, Walkertown N.C., Chevrolet, 200, $1,650
12. (1) Eddie Flemke, Southington Conn., Chevrolet, 200, $2,400
13. (17) Burt Myers, Walnut Grove N.C., Chevrolet, 200, $1,575
14. (4) Mike Stefanik, Coventry R.I., Chevrolet, 200, $5,300
15. (10) Zach Sylvester, Lebanon Conn., Chevrolet, 200, $2,225
16. (3) Jerry Marquis, Broad Brook Conn., Dodge, 200, $2,300
17. (6) Donny Lia, Jericho N.Y., Chevrolet, 199, $2,275
18. (42) Jay Foley, Stuart Va., Chevrolet, 197, $1,450
19. (37) Anthony Sesley, Matawan N.J., Chevrolet, 196, $2,125
20. (43) Jimmy Storace, Kingston N.H., Chevrolet, 196, $1,400
21. (40) Wade Cole, Riverton Conn., Chevrolet, 196, $1,375
22. (34) Jamie Tomaino, Jr., Howell N.J., Chevrolet, 195, $1,350
23. (23) Richard Houlihan, Bridgewater Mass., Chevrolet, 194, $2,025
24. (16) Danny Sammons, Trenton N.J., Chevrolet, 189, $1,700
25. (13) L.W. Miller, Dushore Pa., Pontiac, 188, $1,275
26. (39) Frank Fleming, Mt Airy N.C., Pontiac, 173, Engine, $1,225
27. (2) Tony Hirschman, Northampton Pa., Chevrolet, 169, $2,600
28. (27) Jason Myers, Walnut Cove N.C., Chevrolet, 164, $1,200
29. (30) Ronnie Silk, Norwalk Conn., Chevrolet, 159, $1,600
30. (28) Bobby Hutchens, Lexington N.C., Chevrolet, 149, Clutch, $1,200
31. (22) Chuck Hossfeld, Buffalo N.Y., Pontiac, 145, Clutch, $2,000
32. (33) Brian Loftin, Lexington N.C., Chevrolet, 100, Shocks, $1,200
33. (20) Ken Barry, Griswold Conn., Chevrolet, 93, Engine, $1,900
34. (14) Jamie Tomaino, Howell N.J., Chevrolet, 82, $1,900
35. (35) Brian King, Gibsonville N.C., Chevrolet, 50, Accident, $1,200
36. (41) Kevin Powell, Winston Salem N.C., Ford, 23, Engine, $1,200
37. (36) Mike Andrews, Ridge N.Y., Chevrolet, 23, Suspension, $1,200
38. (8) Reggie Ruggiero, Rocky Hill Conn., Chevrolet, 15, Accident, $1,900
39. (26) Junior Miller, Pine Hall N.C., Dodge, 15, Radiator, $1,200
40. (19) Steve Whitt, Forked River N.J., Dodge, 14, Clutch, $1,600
41. (7) Eric Beers, Northampton Pa., Chevrolet, 12, Accident, $2,000
42. (32) Robbie Summers, Vernon Conn., Pontiac, 12, Accident, $1,900
43. (18) Richard Savary, Canton Mass., Chevrolet, 4, Accident, $1,200

Failed to Qualify: (6) Brian Pack (#81), Jon McKennedy * (#73), Brandon Hire (#44), Randy Butner (#5), Ken Heagy * (#38), Jake Marosz (#9)

Time of Race:2 hrs., 6 mins, 12 secs
Average Speed: 50.016 mph
Margin of Victory:Under Caution

BUD POLE AWARD: Mike Stefanik, 16 Diversified Metals Chevrolet

FEATHERLITE MOST IMPROVED DRIVER: James Civali *, 28 Ramar Hall/Haydt Excavating Chevrolet

POWERADE POWER MOVE OF THE RACE AWARD: Gene Pack, 31 Bath Fitter Chevrolet

Caution Flags: Laps 3-12; 13-23; 45-49; 51-56; 96-102; 123-140; 147-155; 166-172; 176-181; 194-200. 10 for 86 laps.

Lap Leaders: Eddie Flemke 1-11, Jerry Marquis 12-32, Mike Stefanik 33-95, Jerry Marquis 96-98, Mike Stefanik 99-101, Zach Sylvester 102, Mike Stefanik 103-139, Zach Sylvester 140, Mike Stefanik 141-154, Zach Sylvester 155, Mike Stefanik 156-171, Jimmy Blewett 172, Mike Stefanik 173-181, Jimmy Blewett 182-200.

Total Laps Led: Mike Stefanik 142, Jerry Marquis 24, Jimmy Blewett 20, Eddie Flemke 11, Zach Sylvester 3. 13 changes involving 5 drivers.

Unofficial Top 20 Driver Points:  Junior Miller 1139, Tim Brown 1092, Burt Myers 992, Jason Myers 971, Bobby Hutchens 966, Gene Pack 952, L.W. Miller 941, Michael Clifton 912, Brian King 906, Brian Pack 892

James Civali Grabs First Career Win at Stafford

STAFFORD SPRINGS, Conn. (Aug. 11, 2006)- James Civali of Meriden, Conn. earned his first career NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour victory in the New England Dodge Dealers 150 at Stafford Motor Speedway. Civali and Reggie Ruggiero of Rocky, Hill Conn. waged a torrid battle over the closing laps until Ruggiero spun into the infield with two laps to go. Ruggiero recovered to finish ninth.

Civali, who leads the Sunoco Rookie of the Year standings, led on two occasions in the Ramar-Hall/Liberty Limousine Chevrolet for a total of 77 laps. Ruggiero closed in on Civali with 29 laps to go and applied heavy pressure, lap after lap, until he spun.

“When you’re leading you do everything you can to stay ahead, “said Civali. “I was trying to make him use up his tires before he could make a big move on me.”

Ken Barry finished second in the Lombardi Inside-Out Chevrolet after starting 16th. Chris Pasteryak finished third in the John Simlick/Coldwell Banker Chevrolet. Matt Hirschman was fourth in Furnace and Duct Dodge. Barry, Pasteryak and Hirschman all had career best finishes in this race. Current point leader Mike Stefanik rounded out the Top-5 in the Diversified Metals Chevrolet.

Tony Hirschman was the Bud Pole winner and led the first 72 laps before getting tangled up on a restart. Hirschman finished 21st. Anthony Sesely was the winner of the Powerade Power Move of the Race. Civali earned the Featherlite Most Improved Driver Award.

The next event for the NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour is at the Thompson International Speedway on Aug. 17.


STAFFORD SPRINGS, Conn. – Unofficial finish of Friday’s $82,673.00
New England Dodge Dealers 150 NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour
Stafford Motor Speedway - 8/11/06
 
-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) James Civali, Meriden Conn., Chevrolet, 150, 65.092 mph, $7,300
2. (16) Ken Barry, Griswold Conn., Chevrolet, 150, $3,800
3. (11) Chris Pasteryak, Lisbon Conn., Chevrolet, 150, $2,600
4. (13) Matt Hirschman, Northampton Pa., Dodge, 150, $2,900
5. (10) Mike Stefanik, Coventry R.I., Chevrolet, 150, $2,600
6. (2) Todd Szegedy, Ridgefield Conn., Ford, 150, $2,300
7. (12) Eddie Flemke, Southington Conn., Chevrolet, 150, $2,200
8. (3) Zach Sylvester, Lebanon Conn., Chevrolet, 150, $2,000
9. (5) Reggie Ruggiero, Rocky Hill Conn., Chevrolet, 150, $1,650
10. (26) Thomas Bolles, Ellington Conn, Chevrolet, 150, $1,200
11. (30) Anthony Sesely, Matawan N.J., Chevrolet, 149, $2,375
12. (20) Jamie Tomaino, Howell N.J., Ford, 149, $1,850
13. (28) Dick Houlihan, Bridgewater Mass., Chevrolet, 149, $1,775
14. (23) Jimmy Storace, Kingston N.H., Chevrolet, 143, $1,050
15. (31) Ron Yuhas, Groton Conn., Chevrolet, 128, Suspension, $1,725
16. (15) Jerry Marquis, Broad Brook Conn., Dodge, 125, Suspension, $1,700
17. (7) Donny Lia, Jericho N.Y., Chevrolet, 123, Suspension, $1,775
18. (19) Kirk Alexander, West Swanzey N.H., Pontiac, 115, Engine, $950
19. (27) Chuck Hossfeld, Buffalo N.Y., Pontiac, 113, $1,625
20. (25) Doug Coby, Milford Conn., Pontiac, 94, $1,600
21. (1) Tony Hirschman, Northampton Pa., Chevrolet, 93, $2,725
22. (24) Ted Christopher, Plainville Conn., Chevrolet, 84, $1,650
23. (21) John Blewett, III, Howell N.J., Chevrolet, 72, Accident, $1,225
24. (8) Jimmy Blewett, Howell N.J., Chevrolet, 72, Accident, $1,500
25. (6) Ronnie Silk, Norwalk Conn., Chevrolet, 69, Accident, $1,175
26. (14) Rob Summers, Manchester Conn., Pontiac, 59, Accident, $1,450
27. (17) Kevin Goodale, Riverhead N.Y., Chevrolet, 58, Engine, $750
28. (18) Eric Beers, Northampton Pa., Chevrolet, 52, Ignition, $1,550
29. (4) Jon McKennedy, Chelsford Mass., Chevrolet, 48, Accident, $1,150
30. (29) Steve Whitt, Farmingdale N.J., Dodge, 48, Accident, $1,450
31. (22) Kenny Horton, Guilford, Pontiac, 29, Clutch, $750


Failed to Qualify: (10) Eric Berndt * (#64), Wade Cole (#33), Danny Sammons * (#0), Carl Pasteryak (#75), Joseph Hartmann * (#05), Frank Ruocco (#91), Dennis Charette (#03), Glen Tyler * (#8), Jake Marosz (#9), Roy Seidell, Jr (#27).

Time of Race:1 hrs., 9 mins, 8 secs Average Speed: 65.092 mph Margin of Victory:1.6 Seconds

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

FEATHERLITE MOST IMPROVED DRIVER AWARD: James Civali *, 28 Ramar-Hall/Liberty Limousine Chevrolet

POWERADE POWER MOVE OF THE RACE: Anthony Sesely *, 11 A-1 Collision Center Chevrolet

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

Caution Flags: Laps 2-5; 28-31; 45-48; 49-55; 60-65; 69-73; 74-78. 7 for 35 laps.

Lap Leaders: Tony Hirschman 1-72, James Civali * 73-77, Zach Sylvester 78, James Civali * 79-150.

Total Laps Led: James Civali * 77, Tony Hirschman 72, Zach Sylvester 1. 3 changes involving 3 drivers.

Unofficial Top 20 Driver Points: Mike Stefanik 1410, Ted Christopher 1309, Tony Hirschman 1277, James Civali * 1275, Todd Szegedy 1243, Eddie Flemke 1241, Chuck Hossfeld 1125, Jerry Marquis 1122, Eric Beers 1109, Donny Lia 1102, Dick Houlihan 1097, Jamie Tomaino 1026, Matt Hirschman * 1013, Doug Coby 976, Zach Sylvester 975, Reggie Ruggiero 959, Rob Summers 947, Ken Barry 926, Anthony Sesely * 912, Jimmy Blewett 900

Next Race:Thompson, CT Aug. 17, 2006

Ted Christopher Collects Second NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour Win of the Season at Riverhead

RIVERHEAD, N.Y. (Aug. 5, 2006) -- Ted Christopher of Plainville, Conn. earned his second NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour victory of the 2006 season in the Miller Lite 200 at Riverhead Raceway. Christopher passed Chuck Steuer of Bohemia, N.Y. on lap 65 and held off Chuck Hossfeld of Buffalo, N.Y. over the final 125 laps for the victory.

It was the 25th career win for Christopher and his third at Riverhead. Christopher, driving the Al-Lee Installations Chevrolet, set fast time in qualifying to earn the Bud Pole. He picked the 8th starting position and began working his way to the front at the opening green. By lap 20 he was fifth. He reached the Top-3 on lap 53 and 12 laps later he was in first for good. The victory also moved him to second in the series point standings. Unofficially Christopher trails Mike Stefanik by 43 points.

Hossfeld had his best finish of the season by placing second in the Hill Enterprises Pontiac. Jerry Marquis of Broad Brook Conn. drove from the 18th starting position to finish third in the Reynolds Auto Wrecking Dodge. Series point leader Mike Stefanik needed a provisional starting position in the Diversified Metals Chevrolet but finished fourth to maintain his point lead. Rob Summers or Manchester, Conn. rounded out the Top-5 in the Frasco Fuel/Red Oak Const Pontiac.

Stefanik won the Powerade Power Move of the Race Award. Joe Hartman was the Featherlite Most Improved Driver in the race. Mike Andrews was the Rookie of the Race.

The next event for the NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour is at The Stafford Motor Speedway in Stafford Springs, Conn. on Aug. 11


Unofficial Results of Saturday's $74,993.00

Miller Lite 200 NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour at Riverhead Raceway

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

1. Ted Christopher, Plainville Conn., Chevrolet, 200, 41.929 mph, $7,250
2. Chuck Hossfeld, Buffalo N.Y., Pontiac, 200, $3,500
3. Jerry Marquis, Broad Brook Conn., Dodge, 200, $2,900
4. Mike Stefanik, Coventry R.I., Chevrolet, 200, $3,000
5. Rob Summers, Manchester Conn., Pontiac, 200, $2,100
6. Mike Andrews, Jr, East Quogue N.Y., Chevrolet, 200, $1,900
7. Chuck Steuer, Bohemia N.Y., Chevrolet, 200, $1,250
8. Howie Brode, Bayshore N.Y., Chevrolet, 200, $1,200
9. Todd Szegedy, Ridgefield Conn., Ford, 200, $1,900
10. Eddie Flemke, Southington Conn., Chevrolet, 200, $1,800
11. Zach Sylvester, Lebanon Conn., Chevrolet, 200, $1,675
12. Anthony Ferrante, Jr, Franklin Square, Chevrolet, 200, $950
13. Matt Hirschman, Northampton Pa., Dodge, 200, $1,625
14. Thomas Rogers, Patchogue N.Y., Chevrolet, 200, $875
15. Joseph Hartmann, Calverton N.Y., Chevrolet, 200, $1,550
16. Dick Houlihan, Bridgewater Mass., Chevrolet, 199, $1,525
17. James Civali, Meriden Conn., Chevrolet, 199, $1,600
18. Jamie Tomaino, Howell N.J., Ford, 198, $1,096
19. Donny Lia, Jericho N.Y., Chevrolet, 197, $1,550
20. Tony Hirschman, Northampton Pa., Chevrolet, 171, $2,125
21. Anthony Sesely, Matawan N.J., Chevrolet, 167, $1,425
22. Ronnie Silk, Norwalk Conn., Chevrolet, 161, $1,125
23. Glen Tyler, Hampton Bays N.Y., Chevrolet, 128, Power Steering, $1,125
24. John Denniston, Westbury N.Y., Chevrolet, 50, Clutch, $725
25. Wayne Anderson, Yaphank N.Y., Chevrolet, 48, Radiator, $725
26. Ken Heagy, Calverton N.Y., Chevrolet, 45, Suspension, $725
27. Eric Beers, Northampton Pa., Chevrolet, 27, Engine, $1,525
28. J R Bertuccio, Jr, Centerreach N.Y., Chevrolet, 21, Suspension, $725


Failed to Qualify: (13) Frank Vigliarolo, Jr (#5), Doug Coby (#77), Kevin Goodale (#58), Larry Altholtz (#35), Ken Barry (#21), Bill Park (#20), Danny Sammons * (#0), Ron Yuhas * (#6), Jimmy Blewett (#12), Jake Marosz (#9), Steve Whitt (#06), Jimmy Storace (#47), Wade Cole (#33).

Time of Race:1 hrs., 11 mins, 33 secs Average Speed: 41.929 mph

Margin of Victory:.44 Seconds

BUD POLE AWARD: Ted Christopher, 36 Al-Lee Installations Chevrolet

FEATHERLITE MOST IMPROVED DRIVER AWARD: Joseph Hartmann *, 05 WMS Construction Chevrolet

POWERADE POWER MOVE OF THE RACE: Mike Stefanik, 16 Diversified Metals Chevrolet

SUNOCO ROOKIE OF THE RACE: Mike Andrews, Jr *, 86 Al-Lee Installations Chevrolet

Caution Flags: Laps 6-13; 20-32; 39-44; 45-53; 55-61; 69-73; 85-90; 91-96; 150-156; 170-174; 180-185; 187-193. 12 for 85 laps.

Lap Leaders: Thomas Rogers 1-52, Chuck Steuer 53-64, Ted Christopher 65-200.

Total Laps Led: Ted Christopher 136, Thomas Rogers 52, Chuck Steuer 12. 2 changes involving 3 drivers.

Unofficial Top 20 Driver Points: Mike Stefanik 1255, Ted Christopher 1212, Tony Hirschman 1177, Eddie Flemke 1095, James Civali * 1095, Todd Szegedy 1093, Eric Beers 1030, Chuck Hossfeld 1019, Jerry Marquis 1007, Donny Lia 990, Dick Houlihan 973, Jamie Tomaino 899, Doug Coby 873, Rob Summers 862, Matt Hirschman * 853, Zach Sylvester 833, Reggie Ruggiero 821, Jimmy Blewett 809, Anthony Sesely * 782, Ronnie Silk * 780

Next Race:Stafford Springs, CT

* Denotes Sunoco Rookie of the Year Contender

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