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04/15/2012 |
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HINCKLEY SET TO DEFEND
SPRING DASH TITLE AT MONADNOCK |
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Locks, CT., racer Les Hinckley III, knows the way around Monadnock
Speedway.19 pro-stock wins in four seasons and a championship proves it. Add
four wins in the potent open-wheel modified racecars and it’s safe to say
the second-generation racer is right at home at the Winchester, N.H.
racetrack.
“I learned how to go fast at Riverside, I learned how to win races and a
championship at Monadnock,” said Hinckley. “I really grew up as a driver
there. My career really started to develop there and take me where I am
today. Fortunate for me that carried over from Riverside, Hinckley said.
Monadnock is considered a “tough” track to figure out, to get the right set
up, a tough track to win at. Hinckley agrees. “The place is unique. Both
ends of the track are different. It can be hard on those not familiar with
it,” said Hinckley. Guys that run there know the place well. A guy like
(Jim) Boniface can run with the top five. He runs real good there.”
Hinckley leads the list of entries for Monadnock Saturday night, April 21,
the first of three appearances for the VMRS at the famed oval. Saturday’s
race is the Bond Auto Parts 100, a traditional spring event.
Additional entries expected include, recent winner and two-time champion,
Jon McKennedy, E.Chelmsford, MA., defending series and two-time champion,
Chris Pasteryak, Lisbon, CT., three-time series winner Dwight Jarvis,
Ascutney, VT., two-time series winner, Rob Goodenough, Swanzey, NH., and Jim
Boniface, of Winchester, a three-time series winner. Former NASCAR champion
Todd Szegedy, of Bethel, CT., is also expected.
Last years race featured constant side-by-side racing often with five to
seven car battles “That race was one of most intense and exciting races I
have ever been involved in,” said Hinckley. Fans hope for a repeat this
weekend.
Qualifying races start at 5:00 P.M. |
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Source: John Spence Sr / Valenti Modified Racing Series
Posted: April
15, 2012 |
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