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Next Event: Twin State Speedway - October 26th |
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Pasteryak Wires Seekonk Finale:
 Seekonk,
MA -- (October 12, 2008) -- Point leader Chris Pasteryak,
Lisbon, CT, went wire to wire Sunday afternoon winning the
“D.A.V. Memorial Fall Classic 100” for the True Value
Modified Racing Series at Seekonk Speedway, Seekonk, MA.
Pasteryak, by virtue of winning his qualifying heat,
started on the pole, fended off Todd Annarummo and was
never headed to score his second win this season.
Pasteryak’s win makes him the fifth different winner of
the October race.
Pasteryak was fast all weekend and in post race interviews
was quick to point out his Dawleys Auto Center racer was
dialed in from the get go. “It was one of them nights and
one of them weekends where everything went good. I picked
a good number, started on the pole in the heat race, we
didn’t change it from practice to the heat race, didn’t
change it from the heat race to the feature, we didn’t
touch the thing since we took it off the trailer. It was
the right kind of race for someone who started on the pole
to have a good night with only one caution instead of
having restart after restart where you buzz the tires,
buzz the tires, I was just able to roll it around, I
watched Vinnie do it here enough, I should be getting good
at it by now.”
The race was slowed only once, on lap 63 for a minor spin,
and again on the race re-start for another minor spin.
“I was a little nervous after the long green. After a
restart cars change. Cars that are not good all of a
sudden are good. After we ran one lap after the restart, I
knew we were still golden. The car never changed from lap
1 to 100. It was perfect,” Pasteryak said.
Annarummo, making his first start driving his fathers #12
modified racer, drove a solid race to finish runner-up.
2006 champion Dwight Jarvis finished third, Les Hinckley,
fourth, and Mike Holdridge, fifth. Sixth through tenth
were, Jimmy Kuhn, Ed Dachenhausen, Jon McKennedy, Louie
Mechalides, and rookie of the year contender, Kenny White.
Jr.
26 cars started the Seekonk finale with 13 cars on the
lead lap. The race was run off in 31 minutes.
Race Summary:
Seekonk Speedway
Oct 12, 2008
100 laps
Race Time: 31:06.487
Margin of Victory: 2.655
Best Lap Time: 12.193 (T.Annarummo)
Lap Leaders: Pasteryak 1-100
Caution Flag: 63, 63
Black Mountain Painting Half-Way: Pasteryak
Next Event: Twin State Speedway , Claremont , NH . Oct 26,
2008.
Order of Finish: (1) Pasteryak, (2) T.Annarummo, (3)
D.Jarvis, (4) Hinckley , (5) Holdridge, (6) Kuhn, (7)
Dachenhausen, (8) McKennedy, (9) Mechalides, (10) White,
(11) Alexander, (12) Ianarelli, (13) Bateman, (14) Seuss,
(15) Doucette, (16) Dolan, (17) V.Annarummo, (18) Evonsion,
(19) P.Jarvis, (20) Douglas , (21) Spiers, (22) Pearl,
(23) Schofield, (24) Perry, (25) Wenzel, (26) Berghman. |
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Heated Battle Continues For True
Value Modified Title At Seekonk:
Seekonk , MA – (October 10, 2008) - - “The pressure's
high, just to stay alive, cause the heat is on.”
It was Glenn Frey who sang those lyrics on the 80’s hit
song, “The Heat Is On,” and that top-ten tune
appropriately fits the season wind down for the True Value
Modified Racing Series.
Once again the series title is going right down to the
wire. Only this time it’s three drivers involved in the
best finish in series history. In 2006, the championship
run went down to the last race at Lee USA Speedway with
Dwight Jarvis besting Jimmy Kuhn. Jr. for the crown. This
chase involves the defending champ, Kirk Alexander and two
new names looking for their first, Chris Pasteryak and
Mike Holdridge.
Holdridge, still looking for that first checkered flag
with the tour, emerged from Lee last weekend as the
runner-up. His season long consistency and the ability to
stay out of trouble has put him seven points (558) behind
point leader Pasteryak.(565) Pasteryak has made an
incredible rebound from the Thompson crash last month and
has put the wild ride behind him. He has also managed to
stay at the top of the heap. Alexander dropped to third,
nine points off the top. (556)
This weekends Seekonk race will be crucial heading to the
finale at Twin State , Claremont , NH . When the checkered
flag drops sometime Sunday afternoon, the heat will be
turned up a notch. It’s making for a storybook finish
“Behind those doors, it's a wilder ride you can make a
break, you can win or lose, that’s a chance you take, when
the heat's on you.
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Another point’s battle that is drawing interest is the
Koszela Speed Rookie of the Year chase between Kenny White
Jr and Joe Doucette. Only 14 points separate the two
heading into Seekonk.
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Look for Todd Annarummo to debut in his Dad’s # 12 car at
his home track, Seekonk
The many time Seekonk winner and champion, Vinnie, plans
to get out from the behind the wheel and turn the driving
over to his son.
We hear that Louis Mechalides will be back in the #40
“Flyin Creamsicle” this weekend,
Ken Bouchard is considering giving the Konk another shot,
and former Rookie of the Year Peter Jarvis will also make
the trek
The TVMRS race at Seekonk is the fourth appearance by the
series at the fall finale.
Les Hinckley (04), Andy Seuss (05), Dave Berghman (06),
and Vinnie Annarummo (07) have visited victory lane.
TVMRS officials and competitors were saddened this week to
learn of the passing of Kirby “Mountain Man” Monteith. For
years Monteith drove modifieds all over the land but is
best remembered at Claremont ( Twin State ) and Monadnock
Speedways. The Unity, NH, driver competed with the series
in its first two years of operation. A Memorial Service
will be held Monday, October 13th at 11:00 o'clock at,
Methodist Church , Sullivan Street , Claremont , NH .
There are no calling hours. |
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One on One with Shelly Perry:
 With
the True Value Modified Racing Series heading into Seekonk
this weekend, an Ashaway, Rhode Island based family, the
Perry’s, will be part of the action. Father Butch, son
Norm, and daughter Shelly. Butch and Norm turn the
wrenches on the family racer while Shelly, a human
resources representative, does the driving.
Series announcer John Spence Sr.sat down recently with
Shelly, driver of the APE sponsored # 76 modified. Shelly
is the second woman to compete with the series and the
first to commit to a full schedule. She is also the first
woman racer to capture a track championship in the 66 year
history of the Thompson, CT, Speedway .
Spence: When was the decision made to run the TVMRS full
time in 2008?
Perry: We really love the series, we really love the
competition. The driving style is different than the SK’S
that I was used to running. We figured we could run and
become competitive as we went through the season. Tires
are more affordable with this series and we also wanted to
tour, to check out all the other tracks the series
competes at.
Spence: Lets back up a bit. You’re a champion at Thompson
(2006 mini-stock), the first woman to do it. That still
has to feel pretty good.
Perry: It does, it was a good year. Everything went
together. Things went the right way and any team that has
things go right, luck, fast car, a good team; it can work
into a championship at the end of the year. It was special
because I was the first woman and I hope there is many
more (championships).
Spence; Lets talk about this season. Here you are racing
against “the guys.” How would you assess the year? Has it
gone as expected, any surprises?
Perry: The season to date, we have been struggling with
setups. We are all learning as a team. Not only am I
learning the tracks as a driver, but my crew’s learning
setups for the different tracks as well. The season has
been tough, we have worked hard. We were excited and
pleased with the run at Thompson, our home track. We were
happy to come out with a top 10 there. (Finished 7th) Now
we are looking forward to Seekonk, I have experience
there.
Spence: Take me back to Thompson. That was an incredible
charge on the outside. I teamed with Matt Buckler that day
and we had the crowd cranked up pretty good, thanks to
you.
Perry: The car was good all day. We had a long green run,
I was holding my own, we had a couple of cautions and all
of a sudden I was up to third. It was pretty cool, I love
running the high side at Thompson. I ran it a lot with my
mini stock. It felt like 2006 again. We were pretty happy.
It spurred us on for the rest of the season. I’m looking
forward to Seekonk and Claremont ( Twin State).
Spence: This series gives drivers a chance to race at some
historic race venues.
Perry: It sure does. Thunder Road was awesome. Oxford
Plains and we’ll be heading to Twin State . It’s been fun.
Spence: It’s been a pleasure, thanks for taking the time.
Thanks to you and your family for your support. Wish you
best this weekend.
Perry: Thank you very much. |
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McKennedy Does It Again Winning
Lee Modified Race:
 Lee
, NH . (October 5, 2008) -- For the second time in two
weeks, Chelmsford , MA., driver Jon McKennedy started deep
in the field and came on to win the True Value Modified
Racing Series “Oktoberfest 100” Sunday afternoon, Oct 5,
at Lee USA Speedway, Lee , NH . McKennedy, who started
23rd in a 25 car field, passed race leader Jimmy Kuhn on a
lap 96 re-start to go on and score the win.
The victory was his second this season and his third
career win with the New England based racing series.
McKennedy pulled off the same feat at All-Star Speedway,
Epping , NH., Sept 20, starting 24th in a 26 car line-up.
Connecticut hot shoes Dale Evonsion and Ed Dachenhausen
brought the field to green with Dachenhausen jumping into
the lead. Already a winner at Lee this season,
Dachenhausen set a fast pace until defending champion Kirk
Alexander took over the top spot on lap 19 and quickly
appeared to be the car to beat. Alexander driving the
famed “Superbeast,” the car that has carried him to a
series leading 31 wins, would lead the field until lap 60.
Les Hinckley, running second since lap 32, took over the
lead on lap 61, and like Alexander, looked to be the class
of the field. Kuhn wrestled the top spot away on lap 88
and quickly started to pull away from Hinckley . A
spinning John Burnham, making his first series start,
brought out the caution flag on lap 96. On the re-start,
five cars spun in the first turn coming to a stop against
the safety barrier knocking Andy Seuss from the race. The
ensuing re-start would go back to yellow when Shelly Perry
spun creating another attempt to re-start the race. When
the green flag dropped, McKennedy powered by Kuhn to take
the lead and the win.
22 of the 25 cars that started the race finished the 100
lap feature. 16 drivers were on the lead lap. A total of
nine caution periods slowed the race that took one hour,
two minutes to complete.
Next up for the TVMRS is the annual D.A.V. Festival of
Racing at Seekonk Speedway, Seekonk , MA . Oct 11, 12.
Former winners of the event are Hinckley , Seuss, Dave
Berghman, and Vinnie Annarummo.
TVMRS Notes: Kenny Barry made his first start with the
series driving the Marco Turcotte owned # 40 car. Lou
Mechalides is slated to drive the car at Seekonk with
Barry expected to be back in it for Twin State Speedway
Oct 26
Lee USA Speedway pro-stock/late model champion J.R. Baril
made his first start driving the Warren Mordenti
owned/prepared # 51.Baril finished third in his heat race
but mechanical problems knocked him off the pace. The
Haverhill, MA., driver hopes to run more TVMRS shows in
2009.
Kenny White finished 12th and Joe Doucette 14th as they
continue to chase the Koszela Speed Rookie of the Year
honors.
Andy Seuss arrived from North Carolina in time to start
the race. Seuss was a winner Saturday night at Caraway,
N.C. He also became an uncle earlier in the week.
Jimmy Kuhn drove a solid race and had a fast race car late
in the event. He pitted before the race started, pitted
under yellow, and came back to the event with an
impressive showing.
Series officials have announced the 5th annual banquet to
honor this year’s competitors will be held at Francis
Farm, Rehoboth , MA . Saturday November 15. More info to
follow. Tickets are available now by contacting the series
office.
Race Statistics: Lee USA Speedway “Oktoberfest 100”
Race # 14
25 entrants
Race Time: 1:02:20:932
Margin of Victory: 0.320
Caution Flags: 22, 26, 40, 54, 70, 74, 96, 96, 96
Lap Leaders: Dachenhausen 1-19, Alexander 20-60, Hinckley
61-87
Kuhn 88-96 McKennedy 97-100
Official Finish: McKennedy, Kuhn, Hinckley , Dachenhausen,
Holdridge, Jarvis, Evonsion, Alexander, Pasteryak, Barry,
Cyr, White, Spiers, Doucette, Iarnnarelli, Bateman, Dolan,
Burnham, Wenzel, Perry, Goodenough, Seuss, Douglas, Royea,
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Could Twin State Host True Value
Title Race?:
Claremont, NH (September 28, 2008) – Even Nostradamus
would not have laid odds on this one. Jeanne Dixon.?” No
way, she’d stick with world event predictions. Both are
famous for their prognostications and likely would have
uttered the phrase, “Who would have thunk it?” That
question rings true thanks to what Mother Nature has
created.
The just concluded weekend, complete with heavy rains and
tropical storm Kyle grabbing headlines has forced the
unimaginable. Twin State Speedway, Claremont, NH., five
years after the formation of the True Value Modified
Racing Series, possibly hosting the deciding race for the
series 2008 championship, Sunday, Oct 26. To steal a line
from Red Sox broadcaster Joe Castiglione, “Can you believe
it”?
The series returning to the historic New Hampshire speed
plant has created huge curiosity. Add the fact the race is
honoring one of Twin State’s finest competitors, the late
Ricky Miller, throw in a popular fundraiser for one of
auto racings favorite charities, Victory Junction Gang,
add the potential for the championship to be decided at
the re-scheduled closer, the new date creates an
interesting twist to an event fans and competitors are
anxiously looking forward too.
“Stranger things have happened.” said John Hoyt, series
director of operations. “What a way to end the season if
it goes down to the finale at Twin State.” He continued,
“That race is a homecoming for many of us. To have it end
there certainly was not planned but it adds a little
something extra to what is going to be a special day.”
Three races remain on the 2008 schedule and three drivers
are battling it out for the championship. Chris Pasteryak
takes an 11 point lead (533) into Lee USA Speedway, Lee,
NH., Oct 4th, 5th, at that tracks annual Oktoberfest
weekend. Defending and three-time champion Kirk Alexander
is second, (522) but only four points ahead of Mike
Holdridge. (518) 2006 champion Dwight Jarvis is fourth
(482) and David Pinkham fifth. (428)
“One’s been there and two are looking to nail their
first,” said Hoyt. “It speaks volumes to the kind of
season we have had. Car counts were off mid-season but we
still have had quality races. It’s a tribute to our
competitors that have delivered another outstanding
season. No one has dominated. Granted Kirk has five wins
but we have eight different winners with three races
remaining.”
In the Koszela Speed Rookie of the Year point chase, Kenny
White. Jr. leads Joe Doucette 307 to 297 heading into Lee
this weekend. Seekonk Speedway, Seekonk, MA., will host
the series on Oct 11, 12 for the annual D.A.V Festival of
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The TVMRS and
Twin State Speedway, Claremont , NH., regret to announce
that tomorrows running of the “Ricky Miller Memorial 100,”
presented by New England Outdoor Furnaces, has been
postponed because of this weekends storm. The entire two
day event has been re-scheduled to Oct 25, 26. |
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Ricky’s Race Organizers Close To
Goal for Victory Junction Gang:
Claremont, NH (September 24, 2008) - - Organizers of this
weekends “Ricky Miller 100” race at Twin State Speedway,
Claremont, NH., Sunday September 28, are pleased to
announce their lap sponsorship campaign has been a success
with all 100 laps of the True Value Modified Racing Series
race sponsored by area businesses and fans.
All proceeds will benefit the Victory Junction Gang
organization. Kyle and Patty Petty founded the camp to
help chronic and terminally ill children.
“What a foundation for what we are doing said Donnie “Jet”
Miller, speaking on behalf of his family. All money
collected goes to Victory Junction Gang. This starts us
off at $10,000 and our goal is $15,000. We are well on our
way and I want to thank everyone for their support. I just
heard today that if driver Mike Parks wins the pro stock
race Saturday, he’s donating all his winnings to our
cause. What a wonderful gesture.” Miller added, “Anyone
that wants to make a contribution, no matter what the
amount, we would be very grateful, everything is going to
this great cause to help these kids. This is Ricky’s race
and he’d be proud.”
Raffles and door prizes will be done on Sunday to help
organizers reach their goal.
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McKennedy Nabs True Value Modified
Race at All-Star:
 Epping,
NH (September 21, 2008) - - Jon McKennedy started 24th in
a field of 26 competitors Saturday night Sept 20, stayed
out of trouble, had a strong race car in the late stages,
and went on to win the 100 lap True Value Modified Racing
Series event at the All-Star Speedway, Epping , NH. It was
the second TVMRS career win for the Chelmsford MA., driver
who took the lead on lap 79, ironically his car number a
year ago, to register the victory. McKennedy has run
strong all season and has come close several times to a
win but was not able to put it all together until Saturday
night in front of a hometown crowd.
McKennedy, a long time racer at the New Hampshire speedway
utilized his experience and knowledge of the ¼ mile race
track to work his way to the front. Once there, he opened
a full straightaway lead over the field until a late race
caution flag slowed the pace with two laps remaining.
Pole sitter Ed Dachenhausen, Danbury , CT. , took the lead
at the drop of the green flag with All-Star regulars Luke
Royea, New Hampton, NH., and Louie Mechalides, Tyngsboro,
MA., giving chase. Dachenhausen led the first 28 laps. On
lap 29, defending champion, Kirk Alexander, W. Swanzey,
NH., driving the Marco Turcotte # 43 dubbed the “Flyin
Creamsicle” because of it’s orange/white color scheme,
took over the top spot and fast became the class of the
field setting a torrid pace, a best lap time of 12.834,
best speed of 93.408, holding the point until lap 74 when
he lost it on a race restart, spinning into the infield.
Point Leader Chris Pasteryak, Lisbon , CT. , in a rebuilt
mount due to a hard crash two weeks ago at Thompson , CT.
, took over the top spot and led the next four laps until
passed by McKennedy. Pasteryak finished a solid second in
his quest for the series championship.
Dwight Jarvis, Ascutney , VT. , the 2006 champion,
finished in a solid third, Dachenhausen settled for
fourth, with Jimmy Kuhn, W.Bridgewater, MA., rounding out
the top five.
Sixth through tenth were, Rob Goodenough, Alexander, Mike
Holdridge, Kenny White, Jr, and Mechalides. Fifteen cars
finished on the lead lap.
Heat races were won by Dachenhausen, Sean Bodreau, and
Royea. The second 12 lap qualifying race stirred the crowd
as White and Bodreau raced side by side lap after lap with
Bodreau winning out at the checkered flag by
one-one-hundredths’ of a second. The TVMRS 12-lap heat
races are popular with the fans.
The next event for the TVMRS will be, Sunday Sept 28, at
Twin State Speedway, Claremont , NH . “The Ricky Miller
Memorial 100” will be the first ever race run by the
popular racing series, now in its fifth year.
Race Summary:
Sept 20, 2008
All-Star Speedway
Epping , NH .
Time of Race: 50:51:072
Margin of Victory: 0.455
Lead Changes: 4
Caution Flags: 6 Laps: 21, 23, 32,74,74,98
Lap Leaders: Dachenhausen (1-28) Alexander (29-74)
Pasteryak (75-78)
McKennedy 79-100
Black Mountain Painting: Alexander
26 starters, 15 cars finished on lead lap
Order of Finish: McKennedy, Pasteryak, Jarvis,
Dachenhausen, Kuhn, Goodenough, Alexander, Holdridge,
White, Mechalides, Wenzel, Annarummo, Evonsion, Iannarelli,
Douglas, Dolan, Royea, Boniface, Bodreau, Doucette,
Leclair, Bateman, Ordway, Boudreau, Perry, Hinckley.
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Daniels Comes Back To Race For
Ricky:
Canaan , NH . (September 21, 2008) - - It is no secret
that the racing game is hard to walk away from when you
choose to make that move. Drivers and even car owners who
spend 20 plus years involved in racing look for other
opportunities to occupy time. Most will focus on family,
vacations, kid’s sports, home projects, whatever it takes
to deter them from wanting to get back. For some, they
can’t break away,, always looking for results, news, go to
the races, or in this case just sit back and from a
distance watch the progress, the growth, the weekly
happenings of the True Value Modified Racing Series.
Peter Daniels, an eight-time track champion at Twin State
, three of those titles in the modified division, admits
he’s paid attention since his last race in 2005. “I have
kept up with the series, absolutely, it is amazing to see
where the series is, where it has come from, the names
that are competing. Daniels added, “I have really missed
racing, missed the series, I raced against some greats
drivers, but it was time to move on.”
After 23 years it was time for Daniels to change his
priorities. “Home projects, time spent with family, a son
that plays hockey, baseball, football.” all important
moments in Daniels life as a husband and father. Daniels
enjoys watching his son participate in sports but the 2002
NASCAR National Champ is quick to point out, “My son
misses his Dad racing too.” That will come to an end this
weekend when Peter straps himself into a ground pounding
modified as the Twin State Speedway plays host to the True
Value Modified Racing Series for the first time and the
running of the 1st annual “Ricky Miller Memorial 100,”
presented by New England Outdoor Furnaces.
As for his return, “Truthfully it almost happened
earlier.” said Daniels. Jack (Bateman) contacted me early
on about Thunder Road and Claremont ( Twin State ) to see
if I had any interest. I could not commit to Thunder Road
but I was definitely interested in this race at Twin State
. Luke Royea was kind enough to give me a ride, a shot, a
chance to drive a modified again at Twin State . A chance
to race in Ricky’s race. I raced against Ricky, a good kid
and a heck of a racer. I am grateful to Luke for the
opportunity. I just hope we can qualify, put on a good
show, and get a good finish for Luke and his team.”
Daniels has already turned some strong laps at Twin State
in scheduled practice sessions.
“It felt good. I just needed to get the cobwebs out, but
once I did, it felt like home.” Pit side observers have
said that Daniels looked like he has not been away. Each
lap, he was getting faster and faster.
When the checkered flag drops Sunday, will the 3-time
winner on the TVMRS give any consideration to a full time
return to the series? Daniels paused, “No, I don’t think
so. My brother, my crew, we’re all doing different things
now. It costs a lot of money to race these things, I sold
my cars and parts, cleaned out everything so I would not
go running back, we would have to start from scratch and I
do not see that happening.” Would Daniels give
consideration to maybe a part time schedule driving for
someone else? “I’m not sure, (another pause) well maybe.”
If Daniels has a strong run Sunday, perhaps opportunity
will come knocking. Question is, will he answer the door.
Sunday’s race in honor of Ricky Miller will also benefit
the Victory Junction Gang organization. Race time is 1:00
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