Published at April 1, 2008
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Daytona Beach, FL — The following is a list of NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour drivers that will appear on radio and television shows during the week of March 31-April 6.
Wednesday, April 2
Matt Hirschman – “Tradin’ Paint,” Sirius Satellite Radio (Ch. 128), 10:30 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Todd Szegedy – “NASCAR Now,” ESPN 2 (check local listings), 6 – 6:30 p.m.
Thursday, April 3
Mike Stefanik – “Sirius Speedway,” Sirius Satellite Radio (Ch. 128), 3 – 7 p.m.
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Busy Season Starts This Weekend at Thompson Speedway
Stafford, CT — Woody Pitkat’s 2007 accomplishments alone could make for a strong career resume in racing. He finished second in points at both Stafford Motor Speedway and Thompson International Speedway in their Modified divisions. He finished third in the point standings of the Late Model division at Stafford. He also burst onto the scene of the NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour, recording four top-10 finishes in only 10 starts.
But Pitkat still felt something was missing from his year. For the second straight season, he came within just a few points of winning the Whelen All-American National Championship. He is chasing after that championship again this year and is looking for an improved start to his season to give him a boost.
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Published at April 1, 2008
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Increased Seat Time Leads to Impressive Run at Martinsville Speedway
Concord, NC — Over the last few years Donny Lia has proven that he is a talented and accomplished racecar driver. Lia knew that he faced new challenges in 2008 when he joined forces with TRG Motorsports for the 2008 Craftsman Truck Series season. After two respectable performances, a 26th and 20th at California Speedway and Atlanta Motor Speedway, Lia finally broke through with a ninth-place effort at the Kroger 250 at Martinsville Speedway (VA), scoring top Raybestos Rookie honors.
“It’s a big shot in the arm for me and the TRG Motorsports team,” said a happy Lia. “I know that I can race with these guys. I know I definitely need a lot more experience, though. Going to Martinsville and running in the top-five and finishing in the top-ten is a real big thing for us. I raced with some real good drivers all day, battling side by side. It was a lot of fun. More so, it was an eye-opener for me to show me that I can race with these guys and they aren’t much different than I am. I just need to get accustomed to this vehicle, and I can be up there with them on a regular basis. At the end of the day ninth is not a win; I want to win, but when you are at my experience level, I think it’s huge.”
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Published at April 1, 2008
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Since the checkered flag dropped on the 2007 NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour season at Thompson International Speedway last October, race teams and fans alike have anxiously anticipated the next event. That six-month wait will finally be over this weekend as the roar of 600-horespower engines return to the asphalt at the Icebreaker, the traditional opening weekend of NASCAR racing in New England.
For the 23rd time, the NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour will be the featured attraction of the Icebreaker. The two-day show will see the Modifieds practice and qualify on Saturday, April 5. The 150-lap race is set to take the green flag at approximately 3:15 p.m., following a pre-race show that will see a trio of past Modified champions honored.
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Stafford Springs, CT — Stafford Motor Speedway will open its doors for business in 2008 with its traditional Spring Motorcycle and Ty-Rods Automotive Swap Meets. The Spring Motorcycle Swap Meet is the first event on the 2008 SMS Calendar of events, and is scheduled for Sunday, April 6th. The 22nd Annual Ty-Rods Automotive Swap Meet will be the following Sunday, April 13.
The Motorcycle Swap Meet features an abundance of everything motorcycles, from parts and pieces to leather jackets and other accessories. The Motorcycle meet will also have an antique/custom bike show. The Motorcycle meet is rain or shine, and the gates open at 7:00am on Sunday, April 6, and the meet ends at 4pm. Admission is just $7. Vendor spaces are priced at $25. All makes and models of motorcycles are welcome at the swap meet.
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