NASCAR announced today that the unofficial results of Saturday’s NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour/NASCAR Whelen Southern Modified Tour combination race at Martinsville (Va.) Speedway have been revised due to a rules violations discovered during post-race inspection of the first-place car – the No. 1 driven by Burt Myers.
The car was found to be in violation and did not conform to rules (transmission gear was not within the specified limits) of the 2008 NASCAR Touring Series rule book. The violations were discovered during post race inspection on Sept. 20.
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Pro All Stars Series North Final determination of findings
A post race inspection at Beech Ridge Motor Speedway on September 21st the top 5 finishing cars in the PASS 400 as well as the remainder of current top 5 contenders in PASS north points were subject to evaluation of Engine specifications as well as mandated fuel testing.
Preliminary Findings indicated that one car(#44) of the 8 in evaluation was in question in regards to rule #10.10 Engine option #2 a. of the Pro All Stars Series North Rules.
On Tuesday September 23rd with full cooperation from Brian Burgess along with Team owner Richard Moody the engine in question was delivered for inspection to series officials. Engine in question was disassembled, measured and verified to accuracy of preliminary testing preformed.
Final findings upon preformed inspection reaffirmed the preliminary test held at Beech Ridge Motor Speedway on September 21st as the engine was in violation of Rule #10.10 Engine option #2 a.
Series Technical Director Scott Reed stated “ The infraction was based on tolerances as opposed to most that are truly illegal parts. In this matter the engine in question is legal in reference to parts utilized, yet the end result could have been avoided with less machine work to Cylinder heads utilized or possibly even the use of another Cylinder head gasket.” Reed added “ It’s highly unlikely the team would have had any knowledge of the presence of the issue, as about all teams today purchase engines from builders outside their own team. Unfortunate as the amount in question was slight yet did exceed series posted rules.”
Team Manager Brian Burgess stated at the moment of finding “ I don’t expect to run against others beyond the specifications and we as a team don’t want to run that way either. We thought the engine was fine as it was purchased from another team with build and spec sheet which indicated other than found in today’s determination.”
The Team’s Finish of 4th will be disallowed as well as forfeited event earnings, bonuses and all event points. The team also has been assessed an undisclosed monetary fine in regards to the infraction.
Tom Mayberry, PASS President
Multi-time stock car champion Ben Rowe of Turner, ME will return to one of the few New England race tracks that he has yet to win at, Barre, VT’s Thunder Road, for the 45th Annual Chittenden Bank Milk Bowl on Sat./Sun., Sept. 27/28. The four-time Pro All Stars Series (PASS) champion and two-time TD Banknorth Oxford 250 winner will attempt to score his first victory at Thunder Road in the biggest event on the American-Canadian Tour (ACT) Late Model schedule, a race he finished as the runner-up in one year ago.
“I really was just getting to know how to race Thunder Road toward the end of last year by learning the line from guys like Brent Dragon and some of the locals,” explained Rowe. “I feel like I’m doing a better job (than I used to), but my philosophy has always been that if I want to be a better driver, I’ve got to race against drivers that are better than I am. At Thunder Road, there’s a lot of ‘em.”
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Published at September 24, 2008
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Ron Meade, an original staff member of New Hampshire Motor Speedway and a long-time motorsports publicist, passed away on Saturday in Concord, N.H. after a brief illness. Ron most recently served as the Director of Special Projects at the speedway. He was also very actively involved in the promotion of travel and tourism throughout New Hampshire.
“Ron Meade never stopped promoting New Hampshire Motor Speedway and the surrounding Lakes Region,” said Jerry Gappens, executive vice president and general manager of the speedway. “Ron had a strong passion for all forms of motorsports, and a strong knowledge and appreciation of the sport’s history. His insight will be greatly missed. We have not only lost a valuable member of our team, we have lost a great friend as well. Our thoughts and prayers are with his wife, Gail, and his daughters, Linda and Susan.”
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Claremont, NH — 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.”
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