Archive for May 28th, 2010

QUALIFYING: Santos Takes Pole At Stafford

Ties record with third consecutive pole this season

Stafford Springs, CT — Bobby Santos is on a rail this season in the Mystic Missle Dodge. He is three-for-three in time trials after setting the fast mark of 18.090 seconds (99.502 mph) in NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour qualifying for the TSI Harley-Davidson 125 at Stafford Motor Speedway on Friday.

In winning his third consecutive pole to start the season, Santos tied the mark set last year by Ted Christopher.

Santos edged Chuck Hossfeld for the top spot in qualifying on Friday. They were followed by Ron Silk, Rob Summers and George Brunnhoelzl III. Completing the top 10 were Richie Pallai Jr., Eric Bendt, Justin Bonsignore, Christopher and Jimmy Blewett.

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PRACTICE: Santos On Top With Limited Laps

Fastest among 33 cars at Stafford Motor Speedway

Stafford Springs, CT — Bobby Santos was fastest among 33 NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour competitors taking to the track on Friday during practice for the TSI Harley-Davidson 125 at Stafford Motor Speedway.

Despite only running seven laps, Santos registered the fastest time of the session with a lap of 18.145 seconds (99.201 mph) in the Mystic Missile Dodge.

Santos, who has the early lead in the championship standings with two races complete, won the pole when the tour visited Stafford earlier this month.
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