Claremont, NH — Chelmsford, MA., racer Jon McKennedy became the fourth different winner in four races Friday night June 5, winning the True Value Modified Racing Series sanctioned “Granite State Harley-Davidson 100″ at Twin State Speedway, Claremont, NH. It was McKennedy’s first win this season and his third career TVMRS victory. He also regains the lead in the series point standings.
The 100 lap race, highly competitive from the start, featured nine lead changes among five different drivers.
Rowan Pennink, Huntingdon Valley, PA., from his pole starting position, took the lead at the drop of the green flag and held it until lap 19 when three-time series champion Kirk Alexander, Swanzey, NH., snuck by. Pennink regained the lead three laps later, lost it to defending champion Chris Pasteryak, Lisbon, CT., regained it again on lap 27, before turning it over to Alexander on lap 29, at which point the series all time winning driver took control until the mid-way mark.
Dwight Jarvis, Ascutney, VT., who started 24th on the field, worked his way to the front to contest for the lead. Jarvis and Alexander tossed the lead back and forth between laps 51 and 70.
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A memorial party celebrating the life of SK Modified competitor Jay Miller will be held on Sunday July 12th starting at 1:00 P.M. at the residence of his dad, Hall of Fame Racer Ray Miller. Jay passed away unexpectedly on July 15, 2008. The memorial celebration will be the one year anniversary of Jay’s death.
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Date: Sunday, July 12, 2009
Time: 1:00 p.m.
Place: Ray Miller’s Home
8 South Main Street
East Granby, CT 06026
RAIN OR SHINE!!zshookus@cox.net
All of Jay’s Fans and Friends Are Welcome to Attend
If you plan to attend, or for more information Email
CLICK HERE>> For Map & Directions
Printable Poster (PDF Format CLICK HERE>>
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Published at June 6, 2009
in Seekonk.
Seekonk, MA — With a steady rain falling, Seekonk Speedway management was forced to cancel opening night for the Fast Friday Series. With the Pure Stocks already having two events in, the Seekonk Youth Racing Association, Sport4′s and Karts were all ready to join Seekonk Speedway’s 64th season. Also cancelled was the season opening event for the NEMA Lites, and entry level class for the famed NEMA Midgets.
With the cancellation, the season opening event for the Fast Friday series will be on Friday, June 12. It will also be the debut of the all new Sport4 division. The Sport4 class is a great was to get introduced to the competition side of racing. A 4 cylinder engine car, either front or rear wheel drive, with some safety enhancements and you are ready to compete on the 1/3 mile speedway against other beginners. For complete rules and schedule for the Fast4′s, or any of the other classes, check out our website at seekonkspeedway.com.
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Top ten finishers of Friday nights “Granite State Harley- Davidson 100″ at Twin State Speedway, Claremont, NH.
1. Jon McKennedy 2. Dwight Jarvis 3. Kirk Alexander 4. Ed Dachenhausen, 5.Steve Masse, 6. Chris Pasteryak, 7. Les Hinckley, 8. Rob Goodenough, 9.Sean Bodreau, 10. Mike Holdridge
