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06/04/2014 |
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TODD SZEGEDY
NAMED DRIVER OF 15-40 CONNECTION CHEVROLET
FOR NASCAR WHELEN MODIFIED TOUR RACE AT LOUDON |
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Rob
Fuller Motorsports has named 2003 NASCAR Whelen
Modified Tour Champion, Todd Szegedy the driver of
the No. 15 Chevrolet for the New Hampshire 100 race
at New Hampshire Motor Speedway on July 12.
Team owner and driver, Rob Fuller made the decision
shortly after testing the new LFR Chassis at
Thompson Speedway last week. Fuller is also the
owner of LFR Chassis, a new company that
manufactures modified and late model chassis, and
this was the first test session where Fuller drove a
race-ready modified chassis created by his company.
“My intention was to work the bugs out of this new
chassis and when the time was right, let someone
take the wheel so I could focus on the business,”
said Fuller. “After the test last week, I feel this
chassis can win races immediately with the right
people in the correct positions. My knowledge of
this chassis makes my value higher on the outside of
the car. With Todd driving and me making adjustments
and gathering data, I feel we can win right out of
the box.”
Szegedy has 18 career wins and 10 pole positions in
the NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour. He was named the
series’ Most Popular Driver in 2007 and has three
career victories at New Hampshire Motor Speedway. In
addition to competing in the New Hampshire 100,
Szegedy will run the No. 15 Rob Fuller Motorsports
entry in the NASCAR Modified All-Star Shootout the
day prior.
“I’m really excited to help Rob out with the new LFR
Chassis and I’m excited to return to the tour,” said
Szegedy. “I definitely enjoy being able to try
something new. No matter how you look at it we’re
going out there to win races. I’m thankful for Rob
to give me the opportunity and it’s an honor to be
part of this from the ground up.”
“I’m excited to work with 15-40 Connection as well,”
Szegedy continued. “I know they are featuring
stories of inspirational young adult cancer
survivors throughout the season and I’m looking
forward to being a part of that.”
Team partner, 15-40 Connection was on-board with the
decision from the start. The non-profit, which
raises awareness of cancer symptoms in young adults
ages 15-40, understands recognizing when it’s right
to make a change. The group regularly speaks with
young adults and reminds them to go see a doctor if
changes to your normal health persist for more than
two weeks.
“Rob’s understanding of when it’s right to make a
change speaks volumes to our mission at 15-40
Connection,” said Tricia Laursen, Executive
Director. “We want everyone to recognize the
important health advantage you can give yourself by
identifying subtle but persistent health changes and
seeking medical attention to determine and treat the
cause.”
Following the Loudon race weekend in July, the team
will evaluate the change and make a decision for the
remainder of the 2014 race schedule. |
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Source: Nealie Stufflet /
Rob Fuller Motorsports
Posted:
June 4, 2014 |
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