Monthly Archive for January, 2008

Make an Offer

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You’ve seen it before, something for sale for the price, “make an offer”. In other words, what’s it worth to you? The value of something is determined not by what we feel it is worth but what it is worth to someone else. Take a look in a pawn shop you’ll see what I mean. What do you think your life is worth? Greetings in the name of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.

Race cars, parts and tools make the circuit. They change hands, reused, rebuilt, with the hope that they will yield the final piece of the victory puzzle. Racers will go to great lengths for that elusive piece that makes their car better. What is it worth? It is worth whatever someone is willing to pay. Given the right circumstances something can be of greater value because of a greater need.

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TSI Harley-Davidson Shifts Title Sponsorship to Stafford’s Connecticut Classic 150

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Stafford Springs, CT — TSI Harley-Davidson will be shifting their event title sponsorship to the May 23rd NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour event at Stafford Motor Speedway. The race will be titled the 18th Annual TSI Harley-Davidson and the move comes after TSI Harley-Davidson has lent their name and support to the NASCAR Camping World East Series event at Stafford Motor Speedway for the past three seasons.

Over the past several seasons, the TSI Harley-Davidson 150 has consistently been one of the best Whelen Modified Tour stops on the schedule. The 2003 event saw Jerry Marquis pass Todd Szegedy on the final lap of the race to take the win. The last lap would be the only lap that Marquis led all night long. 2004’s event saw Tony Hirschman outduel Reggie Ruggiero in the closing laps to secure a close victory, while the 2005 event saw Ted Christopher make an amazing charge through the field over the final 50-laps of the race after making numerous pit stops early in the race to correct his car’s handling. The 2006 race turned into a family duel for the win, with John Blewett, III using fresher tires to take the lead from his brother Jimmy with only 15 laps to go after Jimmy had led a race high 110 laps. Last year’s event saw Donny Lia outlast a hard charging James Civali for his second consecutive win at Stafford on his way to the 2007 championship.

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Seekonk Registrations Begin Friday

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Seekonk Speedway will begin accepting registrations for all divisions for the 2008 racing season on Friday, February 1, at 9 AM. All car and truck numbers used in competition during the 2007 season are available for renewal from February 1-29. All unclaimed numbers will be made available on a first come-first served basis on Monday, March 3, 2008 at 9 AM. All previously unused numbers are available also on a first come-first served basis beginning this Friday.

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ACTion News 1/30/08

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Torco Racing Fuels was recently named the Official Fuel Supplier of the American-Canadian Tour (ACT), in a partnership with Rob Tower of RT Raceparts in Hudson, NH. Torco will be used in all Late Model cars competing on the ACT Late Model Tour, the Série ACT Castrol, and at Thunder Road in Barre, VT, and will provide championship and point fund bonuses to racers at the end of the season.

ACT, RT Raceparts, and Torco will also begin testing an unleaded fuel in race cars on both sides of the border in 2008, with the anticipation of a full-time switch to unleaded fuel in 2009. It is expected that, not unlike current ACT rules including Goodyear tires, Koni shocks, and the ACT “spec” engine, Torco will become the fuel of choice by several tracks in the area.

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Edgecore Graphics Joins ALNRS as Official Graphics Designer

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Newburgh, NY – The ALNRS is proud to announce that Edgecore Graphics will be the official graphics designer for the Allison Legacy North Race Series. The owner Michael Kukys specializes in custom design graphics and has several years of experience designing special product logos for several major companies. Michael also recently designed the new paint scheme for the ALNRS #8 Ford Thunderbird Showcar for series director Michael A. Vasquez, Sr.

As the owner of Edgecore Graphics Michael has also designed several paint schemes for street performance cars along with specific car owner logos. Edgecore Graphics can also help with your Marketing package by designing a five angle race car photo showcasing your potential sponsors logos on the car. So whether your looking for a new logo for your race team or a special graphics design for your hauler or race car look no further than Edgecore Graphics. Edgecore Graphics can be contacted via e-mail at edgecore24@hotmail.com.

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Yuhas Double Entry

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Ron Yuhas Jr. will be back in the #90 in 2008, hoping to add a Late Model victory to an already impressive SK-Modified resume. He had several strong Late Model finishes last season including a second.

The popular Yuhas will be out to improve on his SK stats (17 career wins including five extra distance events) as well. The familiar Yuhas family #6 has filed an entry for ’08. Ron has wins in both the Midsummer Classic 100 and the Finale 100 and hopes to complete a “triple crown” with a victory in this year’s SK150 at the Modified Nationals on April 12-13.

Sources: Waterford Speedbowl PR

Craig Goess Ready For NASCAR Camping World East Series Debut

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Successful Legends Car Racer Signs With Eddie Sharp Racing For 2008 Season

Concord, NC — In the Legends Car world, Craig Goess is a name everyone fears at the track.  The three-time National Pro Division champion is known for being the best of the best.  With a 98%-win ratio and Legends feature wins at 24 tracks across the country while beating some of today’s top NASCAR stars like Reed Sorenson, Kyle Busch and David Ragan, Goess is no stranger to racing hard and winning big.

Now, after years of success in the smaller cars, Goess has decided to make the move up the ranks in racing by driving the #2 Greenville Toyota / ESR Development Toyota in the 2008 NASCAR Camping World East Series season under the Eddie Sharp Racing banner.

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Marilyn Bertrand Passes

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December 30, 1949 - January 23, 2008

Marilyn A. (Luko) Bertrand, 58, of Suffield, the beloved wife of 36 years to Gilles Bertrand, entered peacefully into eternal life surrounded by her loving family on Wednesday, January 23, 2008 at her home. She was born on December 30, 1949 in Hartford, CT, a daughter of Jeanette and the late Anton Luko. She resided in Suffield, CT for the past 20 years and prior to that in Stafford and Enfield, CT. Marilyn was a graduate of Hartford High School Class of 1967 and received her degree in Education from Central Connecticut State University in 1971, during which time she was president of her sorority, Lambda Kappa Nu. She continued on to receive her Masters Degree from Central Connecticut as well. Marilyn was employed by the Enfield Board of Education and spent her entire 37 year career as a teacher at Fermi High School, where she was the head of the Business Department and was also an advisor for FBLA (Future Business Leaders of America).

Marilyn is survived by her devoted husband, Gilles, her loving children, Tim Bertrand and his wife, Cara of Sturbridge, MA, Patrick Bertrand, Lindsay Bertrand and Todd Bertrand all of Suffield, her mother, Jeannette (Luko) Mulready of West Hartford, CT a sister, Gilberta Calegari and her husband, James of E. Hartford, CT, a brother, Stephen Luko and his wife, Annette of Terryville, CT along with many nieces, nephews, and dear friends, as well as her grand-dogs, Tessa & Toby.

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2008 World Series Entries Pouring into New Smyrna

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Samsula, FL — The list keeps growing and growing for the 42nd Annual World Series of Asphalt Stock Car Racing. Entries up to January 29, 2008 are as follows:

NASCAR Tour Type Modifieds:

Car # Driver Hometown
00 Ted Christopher Plainville, CT
09 Bobby Grigas, III Mansfield, MA
1 George Bierce Prospect, CT
5 Charles Pasteryak Lisbon, CT
7 Kevin Marion (owner) Mooresville, NC
9 Eric Beers Northhampton, PA
14 JR Bertuccio
19 Jimmy Blewett Calverton, NY
22 Chuck Hossfeld Ransomville, NY
23 Justin Bonsignore
28 James Civali Meriden, CT
29 Kenny Horton New Haven, CT
39 Jimmy Storace Kingston, NY
40 Ryan Preece Kensington, CT
48 Buck Catalano Ontario, NY
58 Kevin Goodale Riverhead, NY
70 Andy Seuss Hampstead, NY
73 Jonathan McKennedy Chelmsford, MA
79 Ronnie Silk Norwalk, CT
80 Dennis Costa Taunton, MA
91 John Jenson Wolcott, CT
94 Adam Horwith Coplay, PA
96 Russell Perry Ashaway, RI

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Wood, Bauman, William, & Hall Score 12 Pack Upsets

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Windsor, CT — Nutmeg State drivers Rich Wood, Jr., Sherman Bauman and Patrick William plus Bay Stater Ray Hall scored upset Bud Light 12 Pack Race Series feature victories here in Mototown USA Sunday afternoon.

Wood, of Suffield, Conn., won his first 1,200cc. mini sprint main in three Mototown USA tries by ousting front row mate  Paul Corazzo, Sr. at the 20-lap race’s start. The duo earned their grid spots after winning their respective 10-lap heats.

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Strong Party List For ‘Bowl in ‘08

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Waterford, CT — In addition to the most competitive regular divisions in New England, Waterford Speedbowl will welcome the area’s quickest racecars as well in 2008.

The International Super Modified Association (ISMA), the Northeastern Midget Association (NEMA) and the True Value Modified Series (TVMS) head up the list of “visitors” that also includes the American Canadian Tour (ACT) and the Three Quarter Midgets.

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Rocco Takes Center Stage as Thompson Celebrates ’07 Champion

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O’Sullivan, Gentes, Vigeant, DeSanctis & Romano Also Feted

Thompson, CT — The Raceway Restaurant and Golf Club, on the grounds of the historic Thompson International Speedway, was the site of the two-day 2007 champions celebration. On Saturday night, Keith Rocco of Wallingford took center stage as the Sunoco Modified champion. He shared the spotlight with fellow titlists-Late Model ace Rick Gentes of Woonsocket, RI, and TIS Modified champion Kurt Vigeant of Oxford, MA. A night earlier, Pro Stock Champion Mike O’Sullivan of Springfield, MA, was honored along with Limited Sportsman honoree Keith DeSanctis of Monson, MA, and Mini Stock victor Mike Romano of Pascoag, RI. NASCAR’s Chad Little was on hand on Saturday night to present the champions with their wares.

A relative newcomer, Keith Rocco, in only his third year of Sunoco Modified racing beat the best-of-the-best to score his first NASCAR Whelen All-American Series Championship in 2007. With a great car owner in Don Bannister and the backing of a strong race team led by Shane Hopkins, Rocco and his Interstate Diesel team ran consistency straight to the championship. Together the team posted four wins, 12 top-five finishes, and 14 top-ten finishes.

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Chadwick Returns In Some Tough Company

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Waterford, CT — Finishing fourth in points in the final Waterford Speedbowl SK-Modified standings last year was Tyler Chadwick’s “greatest accomplishment yet” but the 19-year old is hardly satisfied. He’ll return in 2008 “focused on getting that first victory.”

Last season’s top three – champion Rob Janovic Jr., runner-up Dennis Gada and steady Jeff Pearl – are all due back as well and with definite intentions. That trio has eight Speedbowl championships and 110 feature wins among them.

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Canadian Champ plans PASS North, National Championship SLM Campaign

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Naples, ME — Multi-time Canadian late model champion John Fleming has announced his intentions to compete in the full schedule of Pro All Stars Series (PASS) North Super Late Model races in 2008.

The Halifax Nova Scotia native has made annual PASS North appearances since the series’ inception in 2001, but 2008 will mark his first all out assault on the east’s fastest full bodied racing circuit. Fleming has relocated his race team to Buckfield Maine, where veteran PASS crew chief Seth Holbrook will oversee the preparation of Flemings’ familiar number 97 Roofing Connection/Certainteed Building Products Dodge Chargers.

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NASCAR New England Returns to NESN for 2008 Season

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Stafford Springs, CT — NASCAR New England, Stafford Motor Speedway’s award winning television program, will return to the New England Sports Network for the 2008 season, marking the third consecutive year that Stafford Motor Speedway’s in-house produced show will air on the biggest sports network in New England.

“We’re happy to be back on NESN for a third consecutive season,” said Jack Arute, ABC/ESPN reporter and NASCAR New England host. “NESN is certainly the number one sports network in New England and partnering with NESN gives us the ability to be seen in homes throughout New England as well as nationwide via satellite.”

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