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10/17/2014 |
ROB FULLER
MOTORSPORTS SEEKING VICTORY IN SEASON FINALE
Todd Szegedy and 15-40
Connection Team Ready to Take On Thompson |
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Sunoco World Series 150 race will mark the end of a
significant season for Rob Fuller Motorsports. The
NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour (NWMT) team made two
impactful changes during the season -- bringing on
past champion Todd Szegedy as driver and switching
to the new LFR Chassis.
Both changes proved successful as the team secured
three Top-10 finishes, including a second place
finish in their last event at New Hampshire Motor
Speedway.
Todd Szegedy, 2003 NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour
Champion, will drive the 15-40 Connection Chevrolet
in the season finale event this weekend. Szegedy has
18 career wins and 10 pole positions in the NWMT
including three career victories at Thompson
Speedway.
“We had a pretty solid run at Thompson in August,”
said Szegedy. “The car was not handling perfect,
like it normally does and we found we had a bad
shock at the end of the race. Considering that we
got an eighth place finish with a bad shock, I’m
really looking forward to getting back there.”
Team owner, Rob Fuller has been thrilled with the
results of this season.
“Our performance has been the best it’s ever been,”
said Fuller. “I had a strong run to start the year
at Thompson and Todd took the reins on the LFR
Chassis and we have been in contention every week.
We have had the fastest car every week so the
performance has been great. The team has connected
well and I think it’s been the best year to date.”
MSIII Racing, lead by driver Doug Coby, team owner
Mike Smeriglio III and crew chief Phil Moran will
enter the race weekend as the NWMT points leader and
have a solid shot at winning the championship on
Sunday.
“I couldn't be happier for Phil, Mike, Doug and that
whole group,” said Fuller. “It shouldn't be a
surprise to anyone though. Phil is one of the best
in the business. We have been working together for
years so we have become good friends and its great
to see them in the situation they are in. Next year
they will be in the LFR Chassis family and that is
huge for us both. With the way the LFR cars are
running, I think they will be even stronger next
year and it will be fun to watch.”
Testicular cancer survivor Rob Russo was chosen to
be an honorary crew member with the No. 15 team at
Thompson. His story was chosen when RFM and 15-40
Connection asked race fans to submit journeys to
cancer diagnosis to build the non-profits’
educational platform. 15-40 Connection is a
non-profit organization that raises awareness of
cancer symptoms and the obstacles teens and young
adults face to diagnose cancer at earlier stages. A
photo of Rob will be featured on the decklid of the
No. 15 racecar this weekend. His complete story can
be found at:
http://bit.ly/1540Russo.
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Source: Nealie Stufflet / Rob Fuller Motorsports
Posted:
October 17, 2014 |
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