Wilson to Lead Whelen Modified Tour, Ellis Whelen Southern Tour
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. – NASCAR announced today the appointment of Jimmy Wilson to the position of NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour director and Juston Ellis to the same position for the NASCAR Whelen Southern Modified Tour.
Wilson, originally from Orlando, Fla., has served the two previous years as director of the NASCAR Whelen Southern Modified Tour. He’ll now lead the northeast-based NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour, which traces its roots back to the first NASCAR-sanctioned event in 1948.
Ellis, who hails from Suffolk, Va., will fill the void left by Wilson. He served the two previous seasons as the technical director for the NASCAR Whelen Southern Modified Tour.
Continue reading ‘NASCAR Names Directors for Modified Tours’
UNOH Battle At The Beach Final Event Details Announced
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. – The Nearly 11 months ago, NASCAR and Daytona International Speedway announced the concept of a unique short-track event to take place Feb. 18-19 during the 2013 Speedweeks. With the kickoff just over five weeks away, the anticipation and excitement around the inaugural UNOH Battle At The Beach continues to rise.
Friday, NASCAR released the entry blanks to the competitors that outlined the complete details, from the final event schedule to the complete race format for the special non-points events.
“Our team has devoted a great deal of time generating feedback from not only drivers and owners, but fans and media as well, to work to create a truly special event that will serve as the crown jewel of the short-track calendar,” said Brad Moran, NASCAR touring series director. “The end result is a format and rules package designed to showcase the best talent throughout NASCAR’s regional and touring series.
“The benefit of this being a completely new and unique event is we were able to take a fresh look at everything and really create something special and exciting.”
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Continue reading ‘Daytona On Deck For Short-Track Stars’
Whelen Southern Modified Tour Driver Excited For Speedweeks
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — A winner at eight different tracks during his NASCAR Whelen Southern Modified Tour career, Andy Seuss has his sights set on adding the short track at Daytona International Speedway to his list.
Seuss, a 12-time winner overall in seven seasons as a competitor on the Whelen Southern Modified Tour, will head to Daytona with his No. 11 team to participate in the inaugural UNOH Battle At The Beach at Daytona International Speedway, Feb. 18-19.
For the first time, NASCAR’s weekly and regional touring series will have a prominent place during Budweiser Speedweeks in Daytona, the “Worlds Center of Racing.” Since the special event was unveiled last February, Seuss has anticipated the opportunity to race on the hallowed grounds.
“It’s going to be really exciting to say I raced at Daytona,” Seuss said. “It’s going to be quite an honor. Just to look around at the high banking and to know the people that have been there is going to be real neat.”
Continue reading ‘Seuss Headed To Daytona For UNOH Battle At The Beach’
Three-time NASCAR Whelen Southern Modified Tour Champion George Brunnhoelzl III regrets to announce his split from Ideal Racing and is currently exploring and entertaining options for the 2013 race season. George has been driving for Ideal Racing and Howard Harvey since the 2011 season and has been very successful with the team. However, Howard Harvey’s plans to retire following the 2012 season have lead to a change for Brunnhoelzl and a mutual decision by both parties to go their separate ways.
“My time with Ideal Racing has been great. I have enjoyed the relationships that were fostered with Howard and the Harvey family and wish them luck with their future endeavors, both in and out of racing. At this time, with Howard’s retirement, it was mutually decided that Ideal Racing was no longer the right path for my career,” said Brunnhoelzl.
Brunnhoelzl has a guaranteed starting spot in the Inaugural UNOH Battle at the Beach in Daytona in February 2013. On his way to securing his spot in the Battle of the Beach and his third Championship title in 4 years, Brunnhoelzl has amassed a loyal following of fans and some impressive stats. Some of those stats are Tour leading: 17 wins, 17 poles, 39 top 5s, and 53 top 10s. Along with those statistics, George also has the most laps lead, most wins, and is the only 3-time champion of the NWSMT. Those stats come from only 5 full seasons in the Tour.
Continue reading ’3-Time NASCAR Champion Exploring Options for 2013 Season’
Continuous Improvements Keep Historic Virginia Track A Leader
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — One of the NASCAR Whelen All-American Series’ most historic tracks is undergoing an ambitious renovation.
Langley Speedway, a .396-mile paved oval in Hampton, Va., is undergoing a complete repaving this offseason. The worn surface and nuanced configuration have long made the speedway an equalizer among drivers. The surface will be new in 2013, but the track’s configuration will remain the same.
The old surface – only about 15 years old – had more issues than just routine wear and tear. Cracks developed that allowed water under the surface into the base in the turns and as the base deteriorated the asphalt surface cracked into chunks.
Continue reading ‘Langley Repaving Project Underway’
Inaugural Visit To Southern National Highlights Full Slate
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. – NASCAR announced today the 2013 schedule for the ninth season of the NASCAR Whelen Southern Modified Tour, which includes two new venues to the slate of events.
Next season’s schedule features 12 dates at seven tracks including two companion events with NASCAR’s national series.
New to the schedule in 2013 will be a special event as part of Speedweeks at Daytona (Fla.) International Speedway and two visits to Southern National Motorsports Park, the .4-mile track in Kenly, N.C., on March 23 and Sept. 21.
“Modified fans are as passionate as any in motorsports,” said George Silbermann, NASCAR vice president, regional and touring series. “The expanded 2013 calendar will give them new and traditional opportunities to enjoy the stars, cars, and unbridled excitement of the NASCAR Whelen Southern Modified Tour.”
Continue reading ’2013 Whelen S. Mod Schedule Announced’
Rookies Score Four Of The Seven Slots
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. – There was a record turnout this year on NASCARHomeTracks.com as fans made their selection for the Most Popular Driver Awards in each of the NASCAR touring series with four of the seven winners racing with rookie designation this season.
The Most Popular Driver Award winners for 2012 are:
• Chase Elliott, NASCAR K&N Pro Series East
• Cassie Gannis, NASCAR K&N Pro Series West
• Ray Courtemanche Jr., NASCAR Canadian Tire Series presented by Mobil 1
• Pepe Montaño, NASCAR Toyota Series
• Freddy Nordstrom, Euro-Racecar NASCAR Touring Series
• Ryan Preece, NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour
• Danny Bohn, NASCAR Whelen Southern Modified Tour
Nearly 210,000 votes were cast in the balloting, which opened in mid-August and ended on Sunday, Nov. 18. The total surpassed last year’s record of over 136,000 votes cast by 54 percent. This season’s record number is more than four times the 50,743 votes in 2008, the first year the Most Popular Driver voting was conducted online. For the second straight year voters were able to see the results as they voted.
Continue reading ‘Record Voting Decides Most Popular Drivers’
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. – Eight NASCAR champions head a list of drivers that have earned locked-in spots in the field fields at the inaugural UNOH Battle At The Beach on Feb. 18-19 at Daytona International Speedway.
The UNOH Battle At The Beach features two nights of racing with NASCAR K&N Pro Series, the NASCAR Whelen Modified Tours and the NASCAR Whelen All-American Series on the .4-mile oval on the backstretch.
Locked-In spots go to:
• 2012 race winners and champions from K&N Pro Series and Whelen Modified tours, earn spots in their respective races
• Top-10 finishers in the NASCAR Whelen All-American Series Division I national standings earn starting spots in the NASCAR Whelen All-American Series Late Model race.
• In addition, the 2012 overall champions from the Canadian Tire Series and Euro Racecar Series will also receive secured starting positions for the event and can choose which one of the three races they wish to compete.
Continue reading ‘Locked In Spots Finalized for Inaugural UNOH Battle At The Beach’
Analyzing The UNOH Southern Slam 150 At CMS
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. – The NASCAR Whelen Southern Modified Tour will hold its final race of the 2012 season on Thursday, Oct. 11 on the quarter-mile track at Charlotte Motor Speedway with the running of the UNOH Southern Slam 150. Below is a statistical look at the performance of selected drivers in the series:
Charlotte Race Setup
• The UNOH Southern Slam 150 will be the final race this season and the third in NASCAR Whelen Southern Modified Tour history at the track.
• There have been six different winners in 10 races this season. Previous winners include: George Brunnhoelzl III (Caraway 3/31/12; 4/21/12; 7/6/12; Bowman Gray 8/4/12; Bristol 8/22/12); Brian Loftin (Caraway 4/7/12); Brandon Ward (South Boston 4/14/12); Jason Myers (Langley (9/1/12); Andy Seuss (Thompson (9/9/12) and Danny Bohn (10/6/12).
• Tim Brown is the defending race winner of the UNOH Southern Slam 150.
At Charlotte Motor Speedway:
History
• The track was designed and built by Bruton Smith and Curtis Turner, and opened June 19, 1960.
• The track has hosted all three NASCAR national touring series as well as various NASCAR touring divisions since 1960.
• The first two NASCAR Whelen Southern Modified Tour races on the quarter-mile track at Charlotte have produced two different pole winners and two different race winners.
Continue reading ‘Southern Mods Stat Advance: Charlotte’
Brunnhoelzl’s Third Southern Mod Crown Clinched With Start
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. – Although he wasn’t able to close out his third championship last week at Caraway Speedway, all that George Brunnhoelzl III needs to do is take the green flag this Thursday night Oct. 11 at the UNOH Southern Slam 150 at Charlotte Motor Speedway and he can start planning to celebrate.
Brunnhoelzl, from West Babylon, N.Y., also has more than a championship to think about this week at Charlotte as he looks to rebound from last year’s frustrating finish at CMS. Brunnhoelzl led a race-high 124 laps before Tim Brown took the lead on a late restart and held on for the win.
“A win at Charlotte is something every driver wants to have on his resume,” said Brunnhoelzl. “We had a great car and hopefully we can keep it out front again this year and I can’t think of a better way to end our season than win the UNOH Southern Slam 150.”
Although he doesn’t want to talk about the title, Brunnhoelzl knows he is about to make history on Thursday night.
Continue reading ‘News & Notes: Charlotte To Host ’12 Finale’
Brunnhoelzl SoMod Title Celebration Put On Hold
ASHEBORO, N.C. – Rookie Danny Bohn played it right.
The Freehold, N.J., driver started the race from the sixth position and bided his time before making a pass on Brian Loftin with eight laps remaining to pick up his first career NASCAR Whelen Southern Modified Tour victory on Saturday at Caraway Speedway in the Mid-Atlantic Shoot-Out 150.
Bohn methodically moved up through the field from the outset of the event. A pass of Jason Myers on Lap 140 left the 24-year-old Bohn in second place.
“When I got to second (place) I didn’t know if I had anything for (Loftin),” said Bohn. “I saw him get a little loose going into to Turn 1 but until lap 143 I didn’t think I was going to be able to pass him.”
Continue reading ‘Bohn Captures First Win At Caraway’
Caraway Pole Win Starts Possible Championship-Clinching Night
ASHEBORO, N.C. – On a night which he can clinch his third championship the best-case scenario would be a start from the pole position and that is exactly where George Brunnhoelzl will be.
Brunnhoelzl, out of West Babylon, N.Y., won the Coors Light Pole Award in NASCAR Whelen Southern Modified Tour qualifying for the Mid-Atlantic Shoot-Out 150 on Saturday at Caraway Speedway. It is his fourth pole win of the season and the 17th of his tour career. All four poles this season have come at Caraway where he also has nine career wins. He worked his way around the .455-mile oval in 15.829 seconds for an average lap speed of 103.481 mph.
Jason Myers – Brunnhoelzl’s closest championship contender – qualified second, just off the pace, with a time of 15.844 seconds (103.383 mph). Myers sits 48 points behind in the standings and it is imperative that he pick up six points on Brunnhoelzl tonight to have any title hopes in the season finale on Thursday, Oct. 11 at Charlotte (N.C.) Motor Speedway.
Continue reading ‘QUALIFYING: Brunnhoelzl Setup For Success’
Former Champ Looks For Second Caraway Win This Season
ASHEBORO, N.C. – While tonight might be the night for George Brunnhoelzl to celebrate his third championship, another former champ might also be gearing up for a big night.
Loftin, the 2008 NASCAR Whelen Southern Modified Tour champion, went out near the end of final practice and set quick time with a lap of 15.923 seconds (102.870 mph) Saturday afternoon during practice for the Mid-Atlantic Shoot Out 150 at Caraway Speedway.
Andy Seuss followed at 15.969 (102.574) during the afternoon and Tim Brown was third at 15.983 (102.484). Brunnhoelzl and rookie Danny Bohn completed the top five.
Continue reading ‘PRACTICE: Loftin Sets Pace Late In Session’
Mid-Atlantic Shoot-Out 150 to be rescheduled Oct. 6
ASHEBORO, N.C. — Due to persistent rain showers and a forecast calling for possible thunderstorms throughout the day, NASCAR and Caraway Speedway have postponed the Mid-Atlantic Shoot-Out Classic 150 NASCAR Whelen Southern Modified Tour race originally scheduled for Saturday.
The Mid-Atlantic Shoot-out 150 will now be rescheduled for next Saturday, October 6.
UPDATED RACE DAY SCHEDULE
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Analyzing The Mid-Atlantic Shoot-Out 150 At Caraway Speedway
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. – The NASCAR Whelen Southern Modified Tour will hold its penultimate race of the 2012 season on Saturday, Sept. 29 at Caraway Speedway with the running of the Mid-Atlantic Shoot-Out 150. Below is a statistical look at the performance of selected drivers in the series:
Caraway Race Setup
• The Mid-Atlantic Shoot-Out 150 will be the fifth race at Caraway Speedway this season and the 44th in NASCAR Whelen Southern Modified Tour history.
• There have been five different winners in 10 races this season. Previous winners are George Brunnhoelzl III (Caraway 3/31/12; 4/21/12; 7/6/12; Bowman Gray 8/4/12; Bristol 8/22/12); Brian Loftin (Caraway 4/7/12); Brandon Ward (South Boston 4/14/12); Jason Myers (Langley (9/1/12); and Andy Seuss (Thompson (9/9/12).
• Seuss is the defending race winner of the Mid-Atlantic Shoot-Out 150.
At Caraway Speedway:
History
• The track was built in 1966, initially with a dirt surface, and was later paved and configured to its current size of .455-miles.
• The track has been owned and operated by Russell & Valastra Hackett and their family since 1977. Russell and Valastra handled operations from 1977-2010. In 2011, Russell’s son Darren and his wife, Renee, assumed day-to-day operations.
Continue reading ‘Southern Mods Stat Advance: Caraway’
Brunnhoelzl Can Clinch Third Southern Mods Crown
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. – After enjoying a season of high and lows both on and off the track, George Brunnhoelzl III should be ready to celebrate.
Brunnhoelzl can clinch his third NASCAR Whelen Southern Modified Title by taking the green flag this Saturday in the Mid-Atlantic Shoot-Out 150 at Caraway Speedway. And if the celebration after winning his first title in 2009 and last year’s triumph is any indication – it could be a heck of a party.
One reason to celebrate – Brunnhoelzl would become the first driver since Junior Miller to win back-to-back titles since the 2005-06 seasons.
Continue reading ‘News & Notes: One Special Night’
The NASCAR Whelen Southern Modified Tour will return to Caraway Speedway for theMid-Atlantic Shoot Out 150 on Saturday, Sept. 29 in Asheboro, N.C.
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Top Whelen All-American Finishers Earned Spot In Late Model Field
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. – The top 10 drivers in the final national Division I point standings for the NASCAR Whelen All-American Series have earned “locked-in” spots in the feature field for the Late Model race at the inaugural UNOH Battle At The Beach on Feb. 18-19 at Daytona International Speedway.
“Being part of Speedweeks at Daytona International Speedway in February is going to be special for all of us,” said 2012 NASCAR Whelen All-American Series national champion Lee Pulliam, who has never visited Daytona International Speedway but is relishing the chance to be part of Budweiser Speedweeks 2013. “The opportunity to race at Daytona is the great American dream. It’s also about racing in Daytona Beach, Florida – the birthplace of NASCAR.”
The two nights of racing, which will also include the NASCAR K&N Pro Series and NASCAR Whelen Modified Tours, will be run on the .4-mile oval on the backstretch. The 150-lap feature for the NASCAR Whelen All-American Series is scheduled for Monday, Feb. 18 at 7:15 p.m.
Continue reading ‘Pulliam Leads 10 Locked-In To Daytona’
Thompson, CT — Ted Christopher earned a hefty payday for the “Ole Blue” with a victory in the UNOH Showdown 50-lap shootout between the Whelen Modified Tour and the Whelen Southern Modified Tour. Christopher took the lead on lap six and held off Jimmy Blewett for the victory.
Christopher, of Plainville, CT, finished fifth in the Town Fair Tire Northern 75 and advanced to the Showdown field by virtue of his finish.
“We had a pretty good run in the first race,” said Christopher. Scott (Richards, crew chief) said he’d make some adjustments and make the car better and he really did.”
Justin Bonsignore led the 32-car field into turn one, but it was Bobby Santos out front by the completion of the second lap. Ryan Preece followed his line into second before caution flew at lap four for Richie Pallai, Jr., who wrecked in turn two. Santos wasted no time getting in front of Preece on the restart, but had to contend with Ted Christopher who muscled his way into the second position. Christopher was all over Santos, and on lap six, dove underneath Santos to take over the lead coming out of turn two. Preece, Santos, Bonsignore, and Stefanik rounded out the top-five at lap seven. Donny Lia joined the front-runners in sixth and all of the top cars pulled away from the rest of the field.
Continue reading ‘Ted Christopher Wins 2nd Annual UNOH Showdown; Preece and Tinio Winners In All American Series Action’
Seuss, Bonsignore Win Thompson NWSMT, NWMT Features
THOMPSON, Conn. – No stranger to Victory Lane at Thompson International Speedway, Ted Christopher once again came out on top in the UNOH Showdown combination race between the NASCAR Whelen Modified and NASCAR Whelen Southern Modified Tours.
Christopher took the lead from Bobby Santos on Lap 7 and held off a hard-charging Jimmy Blewett in the closing circuits of the 50 green-flag-lap exhibition showcase between the two tours. Ryan Preece crossed the line third in the second edition of the non-points event at the historic .625-mile oval in northeastern Connecticut.
Donny Lia and defending race winner Doug Coby finished fourth and fifth, respectively, in the UNOH Showdown. Ron Silk, Matt Hirschman, Santos, Andy Seuss and Burt Myers brought home the top 10.
Continue reading ‘Christopher Rules In UNOH Showdown’
Whelen Modified Tour Driver Slices Through Showdown Field
THOMPSON, Conn. – Not that Jimmy Blewett needed to live up to his nickname, but “Showtime” was at it again on Sunday at Thompson International Speedway.
Blewett drove from 27th in the 32-car UNOH Showdown field and finished second after challenging eventual winner Ted Christopher for the lead in the late going of the non-points showcase featuring both the NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour and NASCAR Whelen Southern Modified Tour. After being a non-factor in the Town Fair Tire Northern 75 earlier in the afternoon, Blewett was a force in the main event.
“I enjoy making runs like that, because it proves to the people who work with me how much I really appreciate this, you know what I mean? They stick with me no matter how many bad runs I have or how many good runs I have,” said Blewett, who finished 20th in the Town Fair Tire Northern 75.
“It's nice to show people you can still do it.”
Continue reading ‘NOTEBOOK: Blewett Puts On A Show’
Thompson, CT: The Fuller legacy continued at Thompson International Speedway when Rob Fuller captured his first career NASCAR Whelen Southern Modified Tour pole Saturday afternoon with a lap of 18.947 seconds. Ryan Preece set fast time in the NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour and earned his 11th career pole and fourth at Thompson Speedway. Both divisions will compete in 75-lap races before the top-10 finishers in each event advance to a 50-lap exhibition race on Sunday afternoon. In other NASCAR Whelen All-American Series action, Cam McDermott earned his 13th season victory in the Lite Modified division and Chad LaBastie checkered the Thompson Modifieds.
McDermott clinched the Lite Modified track championship at Thompson International Speedway after holding off John Studley for the win in the 20-lap feature. McDermott, who has dominated victory lane this season, won in one of the largest fields this season.
“Everybody keeps getting better,” said McDermott. “We had 10 cars here this week so we knew we had to step up our game.”
Continue reading ‘Fuller, Preece Earn Poles for UNOH Showdown Weekend’
Fields Set For Whelen Modified Tour Races At Thompson
THOMPSON, Conn. – In UNOH Showdown qualifying at Thompson International Speedway on Saturday, Ryan Preece captured the pole for the NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour and Rob Fuller won the pole for the NASCAR Whelen Southern Modified Tour.
Preece of Berlin, Conn., lapped the .625-mile oval in 18.828 seconds at an average speed of 119.503 mph, to earn his fourth pole at Thompson, his fifth pole of the year and the 11th of his career.
With just one previous start in the Whelen Southern Modified Tour and 11 starts in the Whelen Modified Tour – Fuller of Boylston, Mass., had a lap of 18.947 seconds (118.752 mph) in taking his first career pole.
Justin Bonsignore had the second quickest lap among NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour drivers – followed by Bobby Santos, Doug Coby and Rowan Pennink. Rounding out the top 10 were Todd Szegedy, Ted Christopher, Mike Stefanik, Ron Silk and Eric Beers.
Continue reading ‘QUALIFYING: Preece, Fuller Take Poles’
Whelen Modified Tours Prepare For UNOH Showdown
THOMPSON, Conn. – Doug Coby had the fastest lap during practice at Thompson International Speedway on Saturday as NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour and NASCAR Whelen Southern Modified Tour drivers prepared for the UNOH Showdown.
Coby's lap of 18.862 seconds (119.287 mph) was quickest of 45 drivers who participated in two 45-minute practice sessions.
Ryan Preece was second quick with a lap of 18.918 seconds (118.934 mph). He was followed by Ron Silk, Todd Szegedy and Eric Beers. Filling out the top 10 were Patrick Emerling, Jon McKennedy, Mike Stefanik, Jimmy Blewett and Donny Lia.
Each of the tours will complete in a 75-lap championship race on Sunday – the Town Fair Tire Northern 75 for the NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour and the Green Pointe Energy Southern 75 for the NASCAR Whelen Southern Modified Tour – with the top finishers transferring to the UNOH Showdown.
Continue reading ‘PRACTICE: Coby Paces Field at Thompson’
THOMPSON, CT — A full field of NASCAR Whelen Modified race cars is expected for the UNOH Showdown this weekend at Thompson International Speedway. NASCAR has confirmed that 46 entries have been filed to date with more expected before Saturday. Upwards of 25 race teams from the south are expected to make the trip north to compete at the track that has hosted more NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour races than any other track in the country. Fans will have their last chance to see this many Modifieds assembled in New England all year.
The UNOH Showdown is a unique race event for the NASCAR Whelen Modified northern and southern tours. Each Tour will compete in its own 75-lap race for NASCAR points. The northern group will compete in the Town Fair Tire 75 and the southern contingent in the Green Pointe Energy 75. Upon completion of these two races, the best of the two Tours will be combined and lined up for a 50-lap, no holds barred scramble in the $50,000.00 UNOH Showdown with the winner collecting more than $15,000.00.
The Showdown concept was introduced last year at Thompson and became an instant hit. Fans loved the idea and so did the competitors. The racing proved to be extremely competitive in both divisions and, at day’s end, everyone agreed that the event had been better than anyone had anticipated.
Continue reading ‘Full Field Expected for UNOH Showdown’
Thompson, CT: The friends of the late Charles Kepley, Indocil Art & Design and Thompson Speedway have joined forces to present the first annual Charles Kepley Memorial Trophy in conjunction with this weekend’s UNOH North/South Showdown for the Northern and Southern Whelen Modified Tours.
As the founder of the original John Blewett III Memorial North-South Shootout, Charles Kepley’s insight brought the Modified racing community an amazing independently run event that featured the best drivers both north and south of the Mason-Dixon to battle head-to-head. It was a throwback to the golden age of Modified racing, one that tests the metal of a great gathering of racing talents. This season the North-South Shootout will celebrate its tenth year.
Charles Kepley unexpectedly passed away in May of last year; leaving the racing community an incredible legacy.
The UNOH Showdown is a three-race combination that will spotlight the Whelen Southern Modified Tour in a 75-lap point race followed by the Whelen Modified Tour in a 75-lap point race of their own. Upon completion of the two individual Tour’s races, the best of both series will be combined for the 50-lap UNOH Showdown. The winning driver in the non-point combination event will win $15,000 and a custom-painted helmet by Indocil Art & Design presented in memory of Charles Kepley.
Continue reading ‘Charles Kepley Memorial Trophy to be Awarded at UNOH North/South Showdown at Thompson Speedway this Weekend’
Analyzing The Town Fair Tire Northern 75 At Thompson
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. – The NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour will be a part of this week’s UNOH Showdown weekend at Thompson (Conn.) International Speedway with the Town Fair Tire Northern 75 on Sunday, Sept. 9. Below is a statistical look at the performance of series and selected drivers at the track:
Thompson Race Setup:
• Points leader Doug Coby is the defending winner of this race. He also captured last year’s UNOH Showdown exhibition combo race with the NASCAR Whelen Southern Modified Tour.
• Ted Christopher’s last 16 starts at Thompson have included seven wins and an additional seven top-five finishes. He is one win shy of tying Mike Stefanik’s track record of 14 career wins.
• Defending tour champion Ron Silk has earned four of his nine career wins at Thompson, including April’s Icebreaker.
• Silk and Rowan Pennink have both finished in the top 10 in 15 of their last 15 starts at Thompson. Pennink is still looking for his first Thompson victory.
At Thompson International Speedway:
History
• Opened on May 26, 1940 as the largest and first entirely asphalt track in New England at the time.
• Has one of the oldest NASCAR affiliations in the nation.
• Held NASCAR Sprint Cup Series races in 1951, 1969 and 1970.
• Was an inaugural member track of the NASCAR Whelen All-American Series, now in its 31st season, and features weekly competition with six divisions. Keith Rocco is the defending track champion.
Continue reading ‘Whelen Mod Statistical Advance: Thompson’
Analyzing the GreenPointe Energy 75
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. – The NASCAR Whelen Southern Modified Tour will hold its ninth race of the 2012 season as part of UNOH Showdown weekend on Sunday, Sept. 9 at Thompson (Conn.) International Speedway with the running of the GreenPointe Energy Southern 75. Below is a statistical look at the performance of selected drivers in the series:
Thompson Race Setup
• The GreenPointe Energy Southern 75 will be the second race at Thompson (Conn.) International Speedway in NASCAR Whelen Southern Modified Tour history.
• There have been four different winners in seven races this season. Previous winners are George Brunnhoelzl III (Caraway 3/31/12; 4/21/12; 7/6/12; Bowman Gray 8/4/12; Bristol 8/22/12); Brian Loftin (Caraway 4/7/12); Brandon Ward (South Boston 4/14/12); and Jason Myers (Langley (9/1/12).
• Brunnhoelzl is the defending race winner of the GreenPointe Energy Southern 75.
Continue reading ‘Southern Mods Stat Advance: Thompson’
THOMPSON, CT — The much anticipated UNOH Showdown at the Thompson International Speedway is only days away and the anticipation is at an all-time high. The race event, which features the NASCAR Whelen southern and northern Modified Tours, proved to be the biggest hit of the season last year and, as a result, both race teams and fans are ready for a rematch.
The UNOH Showdown is a three-race combination that will spotlight the WSMT 75-lap Green Pointe Energy points race followed by the WMT the Town Fair Tire 75-lap points race. Upon completion of the two individual Tour’s races, the best of both Tours will be combined for the 50-lap UNOH Showdown race. The 50-lap event is not a NASCAR points race so all bets are off when each driver goes for the $15,000.00 top prize in this $50,000.00 go-for-broke, high stakes race.
Current WMT points leader, Doug Coby, will lead an amazing field of WMT competitors while George Brunnhoelzl, III, current points leader and defending division champion for the WSMT, will head up an equally impressive list of southern Tour regulars expected at Thompson. Both Coby and Brunnhoelzl will be looking to repeat their 2011 victories in the 75-lap races and Coby would like to run the table again with another Showdown win.
Continue reading ‘UNOH Modified Tour Showdown this Weekend at Thompson’
Seuss Excited About Opportunity In Native New England
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. – The NASCAR Whelen Southern Modified Tour returns to Thompson (Conn.) International Speedway this weekend for the second annual doubleheader with the NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour. The weekend will consist of two 75-lap points events with a combined exhibition combination race to follow. The UNOH Showdown will be a 50-lap sprint for bragging rights between the two tours and a nice payday.
One driver looking forward to heading back to New England is New Hampshire native Andy Seuss. Seuss captured the pole during Coors Light Pole qualifying at Thompson last season and finished fourth in the race.
“I love racing at Thompson and I can’t wait to get back up there,” said Seuss, who recently moved to North Carolina. “I have a lot of laps at the track throughout my career and it will be a chance for a lot of my family and fans to come out and see me race without having to travel south.”
Continue reading ‘Southern Modified News & Notes: Thompson’
