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TRI-TRACK
OPEN MODIFIED SERIES NAMES SERIES OFFICIALS
Sgambato & Zuidema Head a Solid Staff |
The
Northeast Race Cars Tri-Track Open Modified Series (TTOMS)
formally announced this week the appointment of
several key members to the Series’ officiating staff
for the 2017 season including Frank Sgambato and
Jeff Zuidema. Sgambato will serve as the Series’
race director while Zuidema will be the head of
tech.
“Consistency and respect are the keys to success for
any race series,” said Wayne Darling, Managing
Partner of the Tri-Track Open Modified Series. “It
is what has helped make the series so popular with
competitors and that is what Frank and Jeff will
bring to our Series.”
With a career in motorsports that spans nearly 40-
years, Sgambato has earned the respect of drivers
spanning the generations. During his 32-year tenure
with Stafford Motor Speedway, he served as chief
starter for much of the 80s and 90s. He held the
position of vice president of competition until his
retirement following the 2012 season. Coming out of
retirement “to help for a few shows”, he ultimate
served as the race director at Seekonk Speedway
until 2015. Sgambato was once again enjoying a
hiatus from racing when he was tabbed by the
Tri-Track Open Modified Series.
“The Northeast Race Cars Tri-Track Open Modified
Series’ schedule is a great way for me to stay
involved with the sport,” said Sgambato.
“This Series has a great foundation,” continued
Sgambato. “My goal is to keep car count as high as
possible, to give the competitors the best
opportunity to put on the best possible Modified
shows.”
Sgambato will be joined by Jeff Zuidema as the head
of tech. While widely known as a championship driver
at various racetracks in New England including
Thompson Speedway Motorsports Park, Zuidema has
relished his positions on the operational side of
racing in the last several years.
He has served as the Race Director for the Pro Four
Modifieds and most recently as the head of tech for
the Granite State Pro Stocks. While assisting TOMMS
on occasion, he is looking forward to his full-time
role.
“What Dick and Jim have done is tremendous,” said
Zuidema. “For them it was really all about the
racer. And that is what it will continue to be for
me and my team as well.”
“It is our intention to deliver a professionally run
series, to put on the best four races we possible
can with the goal of sending the competitors home
satisfied after a night of racing,” added Zuidema.
Sgambato and Zuidema will be joined by a veteran
core of officials that will also include Dennis
Gagliardi, Mike Green (pit steward), Josh Manfredo
(starter), Bobby McIlveen (tech), Pete Needham
(spotter), Chip Pettengail (pit steward), Johnny
Pettengail (asst. pit steward), Jenn Ready (Chief
scorer), Chris Sgambato, and Randy Stefanik
(scales). Additional positions may be added in the
coming weeks.
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Source:
Dale Wolbrink / Tri-Track Open Modified Series
Posted:
December 19, 2016 |
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