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06/11/2014 |
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ROB FULLER
MOTORSPORTS COMPLETES SUCCESSFUL TEST
WITH LFR CHASSIS AT NEW HAMPSHIRE MOTOR SPEEDWAY |
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In
preparation for the NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour
races at New Hampshire Motor Speedway on July 11-12,
the No. 15 Rob Fuller Motorsports team conducted a
full-day test at the track earlier this week to
access and prepare the new LFR Chassis.
Todd Szegedy, who was recently named driver of the
15-40 Connection Chevrolet for the Loudon modified
races, was ecstatic with the workmanship and
handling of the racecar. The chassis is new to the
team and was built by LFR Chassis, a Mooresville,
N.C. based company owned by Rob Fuller.
“The car really drove extremely well,” Szegedy
commented. “It responds very well to changes. Even
the minor changes that we made, I was able to feel a
difference. That tells me that the car is in great
balance.”
“Racing at Loudon in the modifieds is like racing
the Cup cars at Daytona,” said Szegedy. “You can
catch a draft 10 cars back and the handling can
change when you get around other cars. We did get
the chance to practice with a few other racecars and
test the LFR chassis in this scenario. In our new
LFR car I could be leading, the middle car or the
back car and the characteristics in handling of the
car did not change at all. I was very impressed with
that.”
“I was very impressed with the workmanship and the
potential adjustability with the car,” continued
Szegedy. “I was also impressed with the amount of
room the driver has. Traditionally all modifieds
have at tight cockpit. The tinwork is usually very
high. This car is low and you can get a full range
of movement with the car. The dash is set up really
nice as well. It is a very classy looking car.”
In its 15-year history, this is the first time
Fuller has stepped out of the cockpit of a RFM
racecar and turned over the steering wheel to
another driver. Once the LFR Chassis was built,
Fuller quickly recognized his value in being outside
of the car and leading his team to make the
necessary adjustments to be highly competitive on
the track.
“I was very impressed working with Rob. Since he’s a
driver, it really helps our communication,” said
Szegedy. “He would communicate what changes were
being made to the car and what I should feel on the
track and he was spot on.”
“This R&D work will help future LFR Chassis
customers so they have a general baseline setup on
hand,” said Fuller. “It was great having that full
day session with Todd. With over 30 years of racing
experience, Todd has driven multiple types of
chassis in many different racing series throughout
his career. His positive feedback on the LFR Chassis
was exactly what we had hoped. The complements given
to me by other crew members was amazing. The car was
very fast but to get compliments from guys that have
been in this division for years was really the
highlight of my day. I know what kind of car we are
preparing but the reception was still unknown. This
garage area is full of talented, hard working racers
and to get the feedback we did was truly amazing.”
“The communication between us went really well,”
Fuller continued. “Being in these cars for so many
years, it’s easy for me to tell a driver how a
change is going to feel. That communication is key
to getting the right setup to win races. Just with
that one-day test, I think we’re there. I can’t wait
to get back here in July.”
Szegedy’s last win was at the Loudon, N.H. track and
he feels capable of visiting Victory Lane again this
summer.
“Without a doubt this car is extremely capable of
winning,” said Szegedy. “When we were done with the
test session I told Rob to put the car in bubble
wrap. We don’t need to make any changes or even
touch it until the races in July.”
The Whelen Modified All-Star Race will take place at
the Magic Mile on Thursday, July 11 and the NWMT New
Hampshire 100 event is scheduled for Friday, July
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Source: Nealie Stufflet /
Rob Fuller Motorsports
Posted:
June 11, 2014 |
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