Schedule Of Events

Canaan, NH: ( July 29, 2009) -- Every July 4th weekend brings a special event to the Monadnock Speedway, and the tradition continues this Saturday night when the True Value Modified Series returns for an event that is sure to thrill a capacity crowd, as it has done since the inception of the TVMRS.

The “Firecracker 100” has been won by Kirk Alexander four of the past five seasons. The West Swanzey, New Hampshire driver is sure to be a favorite to win the event for a fifth time, and to redeem himself after crashing out of the TVMRS season opener at the quarter-mile while leading the race.

This race takes on added significance for Alexander, as it is the last time he will have the opportunity to win a TVMRS event at Monadnock this season, with the series only making two stops at his home track in 2008.

The toughest competition Alexander will face on Saturday could come from Jon McKennedy, of Chelmsford (MA). He has won the last two TVMRS races this season to move into the point lead after five events, and a consistent improvement at Monadnock from the 21-year-old driver is evident by his most recent top five finishes there.

As the previous race winner, McKennedy can start no higher than eighteenth, so he knows that it will not be an easy task to earn a first-ever victory at Monadnock.

McKennedy reasoned, “The last two times we’ve run there we had to come from the back and we finished in the top five. I think my chances this weekend are really good, but we’ve got to stay out of trouble. “It would mean a lot to run well in front of all those people. The place definitely packs them in for that race. I think it will be a good race. We’ll be starting in the back again, but it’s 100 laps, so we have plenty of time to do it. I’m really looking forward to it.”

Dwight Jarvis of Ascutney (VT), who finished second to Alexander in the 2008 “Firecracker 100”, has also finished second in each of the previous two 2009 TVMRS races at the Twin-State and Seekonk Speedways respectively. Jarvis has finished second more times than any other driver in series history, but he has high hopes of earning his first victory of the 2009 season at Monadnock.

Another contender to include is the winner of the first 2009 Monadnock event in April, Rob Goodenough of nearby Swanzey (NH). Chris Pasteryak, Ed Dachenhausen, Les Hinckley, Rowan Pennink, Sean Bodreau and Peter Jarvis will be among those looking for their first victory of 2009 with high hopes.

The 24-car starting field will be decided through three heat races and a B-Main, which are always eventful at the speedway, which hosted the first-ever TVMRS race back in 2004.

The race program will also include a full NASCAR Whelen All-American Series event, featuring the Outlaw Pros, Super Stocks, Mini-Stocks, Enduro’s and a large Fireworks Display as well.

Racing starts promptly at 6:00pm. For more information on this event, including the availability of discount tickets log onto www.monadnockspeedway.com.

Source: TVMRS P.R. / Kevin Rice

Thompson Race Is Truly a Value For Race Fans:

Canaan, NH (June 15, 2009) -- It will be a battle of champions like no other Thursday night, June 18, when the True Value Modified Racing Series travels to the famed Thompson International Speedway, Thompson, CT., for the tours first Thursday night appearance. The race,” The Town Fair Tire 75,” will highlight the program.

Five champions including, current TVMRS title holder, Chris Pasteryak, seven-time NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour champion, Mike Stefanik, current WMT Champion Ted Christopher, Thompson Modified champ Kurt Vigeant, and defending race winner Todd Owen, are all entered. Vigeant, plus fellow Thompson racer and many time champion Jeff Zuidema, both will be making their 2009 debut with the sixth year series.

In addition, the list of expected entries from throughout the Northeast is talent laden and impressive.

Current TVMRS points leader and two time winner this season, Jon McKennedy, is entered. McKennedy has won two consecutive races, at Claremont, NH., and Seekonk, MA. He’ll be joined by Waterford Speedbowl winner, Doug Coby, Thunder Road
VT.,winner Stephen Masse, former TVMRS racers, Bobby Grigas from the Whelen Modified Tour, and Whelen Southern Modified Tour ace Andy Seuss, veteran, Jimmy Kuhn, Mike Douglas JR, and Jack Bateman. “Showtime” Jimmy Blewett has shown interest in the special event and is expected to compete.

TVMRS regulars Rob Goodnough, Les Hinckley, Richard Savary, Eddie Spiers, Mike Holdridge and Ed Dachenhausen are all expected.

New England’s premier modified series will race 75 green flag laps. Qualifying races and a consolation race will determine the starting lineup for the “Town Fair 75.” Qualifying begins at 5:30 PM. The first feature race is slated for 6:45 PM.

Thursday’s race is a qualifying event for the All-Star race to be held the night before the Race of Champions at Oswego, NY. in September.

Tickets are family priced at only $20.00 for adults; $5.00 for youngsters ages 6-14 and those 5 years and under will be admitted free of charge.
 

McKennedy Wins Again, Captures Modified Victory at Seekonk:

Seekonk, MA (June 14, 2009) Jon McKennedy worked hard to get to the front Saturday night June 13, chasing after race leader Vinnie Annarumo for 26 laps, and when the checkered flag fell after 36 minutes of labor, McKennedy captured the “Connecticut Laborers Union 100” True Value Modified Racing Series event, at the historic Seekonk Speedway, Seekonk, MA. McKennedy started 18th in a 24 car field.

Once in front, the Chelmsford, MA., driver cruised to his second consecutive win, first place in the point standings, and his fifth TVMRS career victory.

Bobby Grigas, of Marshfield, MA., jumped into the lead at the drop of the green flag and led the first 26 circuits, chased by Rowan Pennink, then Richard Savary, and then Annarummo, a three time series winner.

Annarummo, competing in his first race of the season with the TVMRS, took the top spot on lap 27 and held onto it until lap 85 when McKennedy,after several attempts, moved by. Annarummo was strong until lap 69 when his power steering unit failed. He amazingly was able to hold onto the lead for 16 laps. Grigas, Les Hinckley, and McKennedy all chased the many time Seekonk champion for the lead.

For the second consecutive week, veteran driver and 2006 champion, Dwight Jarvis, was a factor. Starting 19th, Jarvis worked his way to the front settling into 2nd place on lap 91. He finished 0.347 seconds behind the race winner.

Jimmy Kuhn, also making his first start, ran a strong race and finished third after passing Annarummo with two laps remaining. Annarummo settled for fourth, with Dave Berghman, fifth, Sixth through tenth were Grigas, Ed Dachenhausen, Todd Annarummo, Chris Pasteryak, and Steve Masse.

18 cars finished on the lead lap with 22 of the 24 original starters finishing the race.
The time of the race was 36:27.963 with the fastest in race lap recorded by Annarummo at 12.172. Earlier in the day McKennedy, during practice, turned an 11.9 second lap

Heat races were won by V. Annarummo, McKennedy, and Hinckley, while Jarvis copped the consolation race.

The next event is Thursday June 18 at the Thompson Speedway, Thompson, CT. Todd Owen is the defending race champion. Race time is 5:30 PM.

Order of Finish: 1. McKennedy, 2. Jarvis 3. Kuhn 4. V. Annarummo 5. Berghman, 6. Grigas 7. Dachenhausen 8. T Annarummo 9. Chris Pasteryak 10. Masse. 11 Bateman 12. Holdridge 13. Bodreau 14. Carl Pasteryak 15. White 16. Goodenough 17. Hinckley 18. Pennink 19. Spiers 20. Mechalides 21. Dore 22. Savary 23. Malave 24. Dolan.

Race Summary: Race #5
Seekonk Speedway, Seekonk, MA
June 13,2009
Distance: 100 laps
Time of Race: 36:27:963
Margin of Victory: 0.347
Race Lap Leaders: Grigas (1-26) V. Annarummo (27-85) McKennedy (86-100)
Cautions Flags: (5)
24 cars started (18 cars finished on lead lap)
Sunoco Hard Charger: McKennedy
Sherwood Wheels Award: Berghman
Racing Junk, Com McKennedy, Jarvis, Kuhn
Monk Mechanics Award: Dachenhausen
 

Seekonk Speedway readies for Connecticut Laborers Union 100 for the True Value Modifieds:

Seekonk Speedway Press Release
By Kevin Boucher

This Saturday night, June 13, the True Value Modified Racing Series will invade Seekonk Speedway, Rte 6, Seekonk, MA., for the “Connecticut Laborers Union 100.” This will be the first of three visits to Seekonk for the TVMRS in 2009

Since their first ever race on October 3, 2004, the True Value Modifieds have competed in 11 events at Seekonk.. In those events, there have been seven different winners at the historic oval, including reigning True Value Modified Champion Chris Pasteryak, The Lisbon, CT., racer picked up his first Seekonk win in October, 2008 at the DAV Fall Classic. The last driver to win back to back races was six- time Seekonk Champion Vinnie Annarummo, who picked up three out or four from June 2007 to June, 2008. Les Hinckley, who won the first ever appearance for the tour notching the 2004 DAV Fall Classic, and three - time True Value Mod Champ Kirk Alexander are the only other drivers with more than one victory at The Cement Palace. Andy Seuss, Lou Mechalides, and Dave Berghman have also visited Seekonk’s Victory Lane.

This week Bobby Grigas, of Marshfield, MA., a former TVMRS regular, entered Saturday nights race. He’ll be joined by veteran Jimmy Kuhn, W.Bridgewater, MA, and Tommy Cravenho, Raynham, MA, who will drive for long time car owner Joe Brady.

With other regional modified tours idle, there is the possibility that some of their regular competitors may try and compete in the Connecticut Laborers Union 100, as a possible tune up for the 5th Annual Open Wheel Wednesday on July 15, 2009. The $10,000 to win event draws the best from the Northeast in a non-sanctioned, high paying shootout.

Seekonk Speedway’s Late Models, Seekonk Sport Trucks and Street Stocks will also be on the card for June 13. The Pro Stocks will be off on this night. Front gates open at 4pm, with the first green flag at 6pm. Adult admission in $20.00, with kids 12 and under, FREE. For more information and safety regulations, please check our website at seekonkspeedway.com.

Twin State Speedway Hosting True Value Modifieds Friday:

Claremont, NH (May 31, 2009) – The True Value Modified Racing Series returns to action this Friday night June 5, when New England’s premier modified touring division visits Twin State Speedway, Claremont, NH., for the running of the “Granite State Harley- Davidson 100.” The feature race will be a 100 lap green flag shootout for the popular ground pounding modifieds.

The event, sponsored by the Lebanon, NH., motorcycle dealership, is the first of two TVMRS events at Twin State this year and the fourth race on the series 15 race schedule for 2009.

Expected entries include many former weekly competitors that raced at Twin State prior to the start of the TVMRS over 5 years ago.

Former track regulars and series 2006 champion Dwight Jarvis, Ascutney, VT., series founder Jack Bateman, Canaan, NH., and former series winner Sean Bodreau, Claremont, are all expected entries. Three-time champion Kirk Alexander, W.Swanzey, NH, and cross town rivals, Todd Patnode, and Rob Goodenough, also of W.Swanzey, are expected as is Peter Jarvis, Ascutney,

From around New England series regulars including current point leader and recent Thunder Road Speedbowl winner Steven Masse, Bellingham, MA., defending series champion, Chris Pasteryak, Lisbon, CT., Mike Holdridge,Madison, CT., veteran drivers Ed Dachenhausen, Danbury, CT., Les Hinckley, Windsor Locks, CT., rookies Bryon Baker, Claremont, and Jacob Dore, Sanford, ME; and second year driver Kevin Ianarelli,Maynard, MA., are expected.

Huntington Valley PA., driver Rowan Pennink is entered in a car owned and prepared by former Twin State driver/owner, Gary Casella. Jon McKennedy, E.Chelmsford, MA., is also expected to enter.

Last fall, the series competed at the Claremont race track for the first time with Pennsylvania hot shoe Matt Hirschman winning the first annual “Ricky Miller 100”

Gates to the famed speedway open at 5:00 PM with qualifying beginning at 7:00 PM.
Sunday, June 7, is the scheduled rain date. Twin State Speedway is located at 282 Thrasher Rd, Claremont, NH. For additional info log on to www.twinstatespeedway.net
 

Masse Scores First Win In Crash Filled Thunder Road Race:

(Barre, VT (May 25, 2009) – What a difference a year makes. Last May, the historic Thunder Road International Speedbowl, Barre, VT., was tough to conquer for Steven Masse. Sunday afternoon, mission accomplished.

The 19 year old racer from Bellingham, MA., in only his second year of competition with the True Value Modified Racing Series, passed race leader Chris Pasteryak on lap 87, and went on to win the 100 lap Memorial Day Classic at the famed Vermont speedway before a huge holiday weekend crowd. Not only was it Masse’s first win, the victory moved him into first place in the point standings.

In a pre-race meeting Thunder Road operator Tom Curley told series drivers, “You have to respect this place, keep that in mind, this race track will bite you if you don’t.” Several drivers competing at the famed race track for the first time, would later agree. The race, plagued by 12 caution periods and one red flag to clear the track from damaged cars, slowed the pace of the feature race, the third event of a 15 race schedule. Nine of those caution periods came between laps 70 and 80.

Pasteryak jumped into the lead at the drop of the green flag from his outside front row starting position and opened up a sizeable lead until he was reeled in by the field. Pasteryak fended off several attempts for the lead from several competitors.

Pole sitter Peter Jarvis chased the race leader early on with Les Hinckley moving into the runner-up spot on lap 6 and giving chase until lap 51. A fast closing Jonathan McKennedy moved into second on lap 52 and quickly reeled in Pasteryak to contest for the lead.

McKennedy appeared to be the class of the field with Masse staying close as they worked their way to the front. Suddenly on lap 73, McKennedy pulled out of the race with engine problems. With Rowan Pennink now a factor, Masse blew by Pennink on lap 86 and then Pasteryak on lap 87 to take over the top spot.

Masse then opened a sizeable lead over the field driving the LG Products –Northeast Race Cars sponsored # 13 Monte Carlo to victory.

Pennink, who started sixth in the field, finished second, Kirk Alexander, last years winner finished third, followed by Eddie Dachenhausen, and Jack Bateman. Mike Holdridge, Les Hinckley, Peter Jarvis, Pasteryak, and Rob Goodenough rounded out the top ten.

Qualifying races were won by Jarvis, Pasteryak and McKennedy. 25 race teams journeyed to Thunder Road with all 25 cars starting the event. 14 cars finished the race. Pasteryak had the fastest race lap of 12.236.

The next event for the TVMRS will be the Granite State Harley-Davidson 100, Friday night, June 5, at Twin State Speedway, Claremont, NH. At 7 PM

Race Summary Race # 3
Thunder Road International Speedway
Barre, Vermont
May 24, 2009
Distance: 100 laps
Time of Race: 1:01:33:814
Margin of Victory: 2.605
Lap Leaders: Pasteryak (1-86) Masse (87-100)
Cautions Flags: (12) Laps 0,3,70 (2) 75 (2) 79 (2) 80 (3)
Red Flag: 1
25 Started Event (14 cars finished)
Sunoco Hard Charger: Holdridge
Sherwood Wheels Award: Bateman
Next Event: Twin State Speedway, Claremont, NH June 5, 2009

Order of Finish -- 1. Masse, 2. Pennink, 3. Alexander 4. Dachenhausen 5. Bateman 6. Holdridge 7. Hinckley 8. P. Jarvis 9. Pasteryak 10. Goodenough 11. Dolan. 12. Douglas 13. Spiers 14. Cleary 15. White 16. Seuss 17. D.Jarvis 18. Bodreau 19. McKennedy 20. Ianarelli 21. R Perry 22. Dore 23. Doucette 24. Ricci 25. S Perry

Coby Wins First True Value Modified Race At Waterford:

(Waterford, CT) May 9,2009 – Milford CT; modified driver Doug Coby, starting 11th in a field of 26 cars, made a daring crossover move to pass race leader Chris Pasteryak, Lisbon,CT; on lap 82, to go on and win the “Waterford 100” Saturday night. at the Waterford, CT Speedbowl. It was Coby’s first race with the True Value Modified Racing Series and also the first win for the Czarnecki Bros. race team, owners of the car. Coby became the seventh different winner at Waterford in seven different TVMRS races.

Pole sitter and defending champion Pasteryak took the lead at the drop of the green flag receiving constant pressure from Todd Owen, Somers, CT; Mike Holdridge, Madison, CT; Mike Stefanik, Coventry, CT; and Coby. Stefanik pursued the leader for 35 laps then Coby chased Pasteryak for 21 laps before the winning pass.

At the end of the 100 lap grind that was slowed by eight caution periods, Stefanik settled for second, his best finish with the sixth year series, Pasteryak was third, former Waterford winner Les Hinckley, Windsor Locks,CT; finished fourth after overcoming earlier handling problems, second year driver Steven Masse, Bellingham, MA; was fifth, his best finish with the series.

Jon McKennedy, Chelmsford, MA; Mike Douglas, Auburn,NH; Owen, Rob Janovic, Waterford, and Jim Dolan , Bethel,CT; rounded out the top ten.

32 cars entered the event. Heat races were won by Chris Pasteryak, Owen, and McKennedy, with Rowan Pennink, Huntington Valley, PA; copping the consolation race.

Next event for the series is Sunday May 25, at the Thunder Road International Speedbowl, Barre VT.

Race Summary: Race #2
Waterford Speedbowl, Waterford CT
Distance: 100 laps
Time of Race: 1:07:02:0223
Margin of Victory: 0.560
Lap Leaders: Chris Pasteryak (1-81) Coby (82-100)
Cautions Flags: (8)
26 Started Event (16 cars finished on lead lap)
Sunoco Hard Charger: Janovic, Doucette, Goodenough
Sherwood Wheels Award: Masse
Next Event: Thunder Road International Speedbowl, Barre VT.

Order of Finish: (1) Coby (2) Stefanik (3) Chris Pasteryak, (4) Hinckley (5) Masse
(6) McKennedy (7) Douglas (8) Owen (9) Janovic (10) Dolan (11) Goodenough (12) Holdridge (13) Doucette (14) Pennink (15) White (16) Pearl (17) Iannarelli (18) Spiers (19) Griswold (20) D Jarvis (21) P Jarvis (22) Bateman (23) Charlie Pasteryak (24) Malave (25) Christopher (26) Dachenhausen

Point Standings: McKennedy has a 4 point lead over Goodenough 82-78 with Mike Douglas Jr third with 72 points.

Goodenough Prevails In Wild Finish at Monadnock:

Winchester, NH – (April 25, 2009) –It was one of the wildest nights in recent memory as the True Value Modified Racing Series kicked off it’s sixth season in front of a large crowd Saturday night at Monadnock Speedway, Winchester, NH; and when the dust settled after nine caution periods, Rob Goodenough, Swanzey, NH; notched his second career win capturing the “Bond Auto Parts 100 Spring Dash” for open-wheel modified race cars.

Goodenough started fifth in a 24 car field and was in the hunt for the lead throughout the race. Cross town rival Kirk Alexander took the top spot at the drop of the green flag and fought off all that was thrown at him from Peter Jarvis, Ascutney,VT; Ed Dachenhausen,Danbury CT; and Goodenough.

Through eight caution periods, Alexander set a torrid pace until lap 89 when while trying to pass a slower car, the three-time champion made contact with a safety barrier knocking himself out of the race and wiping out a chance at an unprecedented15th career win at his “home” track..

When the race resumed, Goodenough paced the field to the finish with 2006 series champion Dwight Jarvis chasing him to the checkered flag finishing a half car length behind the winner.

Goodenough upon arrival Saturday morning stated “I guess we are really home, I got my color back (blue) and my number” (1NH). In victory lane the veteran racers said, “This is really like our first win,” referring to a rain shortened victory at Monadnock in 2007.

Jon McKennedy, Chelmsford, MA; Dachenhausen, Sean Bodreau, Claremont, NH; Rowan Pennink, Huntington Valley, PA; Mike Douglas, Auburn,NH; Joe Doucette,Framingham,MA; Jack Bateman, Canaan NH; and Bill Park, Long Island, NY rounded out the top ten.

Qualifying heat races were won by P.Jarvis, Alexander, and Dachenhausen, with Pennink winning the 15 lap consolation race.

The next stop for the True Value Modified Racing Series is May 9, at the Waterford CT, Speedbowl.

Race Summary: Race # 1
Monadnock Speedway Winchester, NH Distance: 100 laps
Time of Race: 1:01:49:166
Margin of Victory: 0.121
Lap Leaders: Alexander 1- 89, Goodenough 90-100
Cautions: (9) (Laps 16, 21, 26, 35, 47, 57, 57, 89, 92)
26 race teams entered event
24 cars started race, 14 finished (12 cars finished in lead lap)
Sunoco Hard Charger: Pennink
Sherwood Wheels Award: Bodreau
Next Event: May 9 Waterford CT

Order of finish: (1) Goodenough, (2) D Jarvis (3) McKennedy  (4) Dachenhausen (5) Bodreau (6) Pennink (7) Douglas (8) Doucette (9) Bateman (10) Park (11) P. Jarvis (12) Dolan (13) Cleary (14) Masse (15) Holdridge (16) Alexander (17) White (18) T Annarummo (19) Patnode (20) Dore (21) Ianarelli (22) Hinckley (23) Ricci (24) R. Perry
 

LATICRETE to Sponsor Lee True Value Modified Race in July:
                       

                                       

Lee, NH. – (April 24, 2009) - - When the True Value Modified Racing Series rolls into Lee USA Speedway, Lee, NH; Friday, July 10, it will mark the half way point in the season, a perfect time to contest for a higher purse, and thanks to the support of a newly named sponsor for the event, racers will have that opportunity.

Series President Jack Bateman and Lee USA Speedway owner Red MacDonald have jointly announced that LATICRETE International of Bethany CT; will sponsor this years “Port City 100” presented by LATICRETE, a race that has become a summer tradition at the seacoast facility. Modified racing has been on the Lee schedule in July since the early 90’s

Thanks to the generous support of LATICRETE, race teams can look forward to the second highest paying race on the 2009 tour paying $2500 to win and $500 to start.

“Nice, real nice,” said Ed Dachenhausen, Danbury, CT; winner of last years race. “I applaud LATICRETE for their support. Money is tight this year. This is huge support. I’ll look forward to that race.”

Most of the additional money from Laticrete is going toward the drivers and race teams. “It’s about the racers,” said Red MacDonald, owner of the speedway. “We are happy it worked out for everyone involved.”

Corporate Marketing Manager Maria Oliveira joined in on the enthusiasm. "We are pleased to take our sponsorship of local auto racing to the next level with Lee USA Speedway and the True Value Modified Series, and our guests are very excited about attending this great event,” she said.

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