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05/27/2014 |
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VALENTI
MODIFIED RACING SERIES TO HEADLINE KING CADILLAC GMC NIGHT
AT THOMPSON SPEEDWAY MOTORSPORTS PARK |
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Valenti Modified Racing Series (VMRS) makes the
first of two stops at Thompson Speedway Motorsports
Park (TSMP) on Thursday night, May 29th. Voted Speed
51’s Best Touring Series in back-to-back seasons,
the VMRS will compete in the King Cadillac-GMC 75 as
part of an action-packed, six division race program,
including the Sunoco Modified, Late Model, Limited
Sportsman, Mini Stock, Vintage Outlaw Divisions as
well as a bicycle race for children.
Three different drivers have tasted victory in the
VMRS this season. Defending TSMP Sunoco Modified
Champion, “Kid Roc” Keith Rocco, kicked off the
season with a dominating win at the Waterford
Speedbowl. Huntingdon Valley, PA’s Rowan Pennink
followed suit at Monadnock Speedway, grabbing the
checkers on April 19th. Last time the Series was in
competition, Richard Savary crossed the finish line
first. It is Todd Szegedy, however, who is making
the most of his new found relationship with Kevin
Stuart, as he sits atop the championship point
standings. Szegedy – who is yet to finish outside of
the top 10 – holds a slim two-point margin over
Pennink and Chris Pasteryak. All of these drivers
are entered for Thursday’s event, as well as 30
others who will attempt to qualify for the 26-car
starting field.
The Sunoco Modifieds will be busy Thursday, as they
will be completing the remaining 17 laps of the
feature from May 15, as well as a their regularly
scheduled 30-lap main. Keith Rocco holds a two point
lead over Woody Pitkat after his win at the
Icebreaker, presented by Town Fair Tire. Ryan Preece
sits just four points back in third, while Todd
Ceravolo and Cam McDermott round out the top five.
Coming off of their 50-lap segment race, the Late
Model Division will go 25 laps. Double points are on
the line, and six-time champion Glenn Boss will look
to extend his six point advantage over Rick Gentes.
Chris Curtis, John Lowinski-Loh, and Jim Banfield,
round out the top five in the standings. One name
that bears mentioning is Keith Rocco, who won the
first two segments of the segment race. The wins did
not come easily, as Rocco battled Gentes
side-by-side for several laps in the first and third
segments.
Also with a double point night, the Limited
Sportsman will engage in battle for 20 laps. Scott
Sundeen enjoys a narrow four-point margin atop the
point standings, just ahead of Mouse Douton. Already
with a win this season, Corey Hutchings trails
Sundeen by 24 points. Last year’s champion, Steve
Kenneway, sits seventh in the standings after 3
events for the Limited Sportsman. Shawn Monahan, who
dominated the races at the Icebreaker, presented by
Town Faire Tire, is looking to pick up his third win
in four tries this season.
The Mini Stock division will duel for 20 laps, as
Steve Michalski looks to keep a hold of his lead in
the standings. Michalski opened up the season with a
win on Segment Saturday at the Icebreaker, presented
by Town Fair Tire, and followed up with a second
place finish behind Steve Dickey on Sunday. Jeff
Moffat and Mike D. Viens sit second and third
respectively, while Michael Viens and Leo Defevers
hold on to the fourth and fifth spots.
As part of TSMP’s commitment to their fans, children
10 and under will be able to compete in a bicycle
race on the front stretch. Children are asked to
bring their tricycles or bicycles with training
wheels to have the opportunity to earn prizes. There
will also be children’s bicycle safety information
on site. Don’t forget to bring your helmets!
King Cadillac GMC Night is also Salute to Armed
Services Night. Any active duty U.S. Military and
veterans will receive FREE Grandstand Admission with
valid proof of service. Thompson Speedway
Motorsports Park is also a proud supporter of the
Wounded Warrior Project, and will have a box set up
at Guest Services for donation. For more information
on the Wounded Warrior Project, visit
www.woundedwarriorproject.org.
Grandstands will open this Thursday, May 29th, for
King Cadillac GMC Night at 3PM, with qualifying
starting at 5:30PM. Tickets for this event are $25
for Adults, Juniors just $5, and Paddock $35. For
more information, visit
www.thompsonspeedway.com. You also can
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Source: Theresa Condict / Thompson Speedway Motorsports Park
Posted:
May 27, 2014 |
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