Third Win of 2009
Thompson, CT – For the second race in a row and the third time this year Donny Lia earned a trip to Victory Lane with his NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour triumph Thursday night in the Budweiser 150 presented by New England Dodge Dealers at Thompson International Speedway.
Following a win last time out at Bristol Motor Speedway on Aug. 19, Lia once again had a dominant car at Thompson. The Jericho, N.Y., native led three-different times Thursday night for 49 laps and got past Ted Christopher for the final time on Lap 140 after an intense back-and-fourth battle to earn his third win of the season.
Lia, the 2007 NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour champion, also won this year at New Hampshire Motor Speedway, site of the next race on the schedule. Thursday’s win was the 14th of his career overall, and his second at Thompson. Earlier in the day he also earned his 14th career Coors Light Pole Award.
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Published at September 3, 2009
in Thompson.
Thompson, CT – The Whelen Modified Tour headed to Thompson International Speedway for the make-up of the event regularly scheduled for August 13, 2009. Donny Lia of Jericho, NY, in Bob Garbarino’s Mystic Missile was the show on Thursday night. Rowan Pennink of Huntingdon, PA, who has been enjoying strong seasons in both the Whelen Modified Tour and the True Value Modified Series, has now tasted victory in the Sunoco Modified Series with his victory at Thompson on Thursday.
Victories helped Derek Ramstrom of Worcester, MA, and Larry Barnett of Moosup, CT, stretch their point leads in the Super Late Model and Limited Sportsman divisions respectively. After post race tech, Tommy O’Sullivan of Springfield, MA; was awarded his third Late Model victory of the season. Brian Tagg of Oxford, MA, streaked in TIS Modified competition with his second straight victory. Randy Churchill of Niantic, CT, took down his first Mini Stock feature event win at Thompson.
Continue reading ‘Lia Scores Two-Straight in WMT Action with Win at Thompson; Red-Hot Pennink Scores Career First Sunoco Mod; Ramstrom, O’Sullivan, Barnett, Tagg & Churchill Weekly Winners’
Published at September 3, 2009
in Stafford.
Stafford Springs, CT – NASCAR has issued the following penalty to Stafford Motor Speedway Late Model competitor Ryan Posocco. Posocco was found to be in violation of the following NASCAR rules: Section 12-4A: Actions detrimental to Stock Car Racing. Section 12-4-P: Any determination by Track Officials that the Race Equipment used in the Event does not conform to applicable specifications; Detection by Track Officials that the tires used in the Event were chemically altered.
Due to the above rules infraction, Posocco was issued the following penalty: A $200.00 fine, disqualification from the Event, suspension from NASCAR until the fine is paid, placed on NASCAR probation until December 31, 2009.
Continue reading ‘Change Made to Late Model Order of Finish From Aug. 14 Program at Stafford Motor Speedway’
Thompson, CT — Mike Stefanik looks to get back on track Thursday at Thompson International Speedway, and started the day off right by posting the fastest time during the afternoon’s practice session.
Stefanik’s No. 16 Diversified Metals/Sanderson-MacLeon Pontiac had a fast time of 18.867 seconds around the .625-mile oval for an average speed of 119.256. Stefanik was just a tick faster than Eric Berndt (No. 54 Northend Auto Parts Chevrolet), who was second quick at 18.868 (119.250).
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Learner’s Permit program to be implemented in NASCAR Whelen All-American Series in 2010
Daytona Beach, FL — The National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing (NASCAR) announced today it was implementing a Learner’s Permit License for its NASCAR Whelen All-American Series tracks beginning in 2010.
The license will lower the age-limit for NASCAR-sanctioned tracks’ entry-level division from 16-years-old to 14. The change provides an intermediate step for young drivers looking to make the move from non-NASCAR beginner-level racing series to running at their NASCAR home track.
The NASCAR Whelen All-American Series is NASCAR’s national championship program for its more than 55 sanctioned short tracks across North America. More than 10,000 drivers compete in the series annually.
“The NASCAR Whelen All-American Series includes most of the best organized, professionally run, family-friendly racetracks in North America,” said George Silbermann, NASCAR managing director of racing operations. “There are no better venues for the next generation of racing talent to gain real-world experience. NASCAR is approaching this in a responsible manner, providing young drivers an opportunity to learn their craft in suitable equipment.”
Continue reading ‘NASCAR Lowers Minimum Age For Weekly Divisions’
Claremont, NH — When the True Value Modified Racing Series returns to action Sunday, Oct 4, at Twin State Speedway, Claremont, NH., the feature race for the open wheel modifieds will be part of a special presentation honoring the memory of three speedway greats, and will have special meaning for series racers.
It’s the first of three season ending programs that will determine the series championship for 2009, and it is also a qualifying race for the North-South Shootout, Nov 5-7, at Concord Motorsports Park, in North Carolina.
The race also is the second annual “Ricky Miller Memorial Race” memorializing the popular modified racer who passed away in 2004. Miller was a former Claremont, (Twin State) Riverside Park, and NASCAR modified standout. The event was organized last year by Miller’s family with support from racers, sponsors, fans, friends, the speedway, and the sanctioning series. That support has carried over to next month’s event.
Continue reading ‘Ricky Miller Memorial Race to Benefit David’s House’
The NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour is at Thompson (Conn.) International Speedway for the re-scheduled Budweiser 150 presented by New England Dodge Dealers.
Follow the links below to follow all the action from Thompson.
To get updates throughout the day: LAP BY LAP
To get all the information on the Budweiser 150 in one place: RACE EVENT PAGE
