New Hampshire Driver Leads Every Lap in Race to Be Televised This Week
Hampstead, NH — There’s no real secret formula or shortcut when it comes to trying to win a championship. If you need to gain points, the best way to do that is to just work hard and win everything in sight.
So as Andy Seuss chases the 2010 NASCAR Whelen Southern Modified Tour championship, he did exactly what he needed to do on Saturday night at Caraway Speedway in Asheboro, North Carolina. Driving the #47 Q Racing Oil/Rockingham Boat Modified fielded by Riggs Racing, Seuss set fast time, led every lap of the race and won the event.
“We are going to have to go all out to win this championship,” said Seuss. “All that we are concerned about is going after the best result that we are capable of and the rest will take care of itself. That’s what we did on Saturday night and that’s what we are trying to do in the last three races of the year.”
Continue reading ‘Andy Seuss Gains Maximum Points in NASCAR WSMT Title Fight by Winning at Caraway Speedway’
Top Southern Modified Tour contenders head to Langley
For the third consecutive race, there has been a change atop the leaderboard for the points championship.
After suffering a blown motor at Bristol Motor Speedway, L.W. Miller (No. 36 John Baker Plumbing & Utilities Pontiac) rebounded to take the lead after finishing second to Andy Seuss this past Saturday at Caraway Speedway in Asheboro, N.C.
James Civali (No. 79 Hill Enterprises/Coors Light/LeBleu Water Dodge) finished with a solid top-10 run, but still fell to third when a new name surfaced in the battle for the top spot in the overall points standings.
Continue reading ‘News & Notes: Championship Race Tightens’
Takes second win this season at Caraway by leading every lap
Asheboro, NC — For the second time this season Andy Seuss led flag-to-flag in NASCAR Whelen Southern Modified Tour competition at Caraway Speedway – this time winning the Triad Commercial Property Services 150 on Saturday night.
Seuss held off numerous challenges from L.W. Miller, who he also had to fend off in similar fashion for his win in March, to take his eighth career tour win and third tour victory at the .455-mile track in Asheboro, N.C.
A late-race caution following contact between the two leaders, led to the race distance being extended for a green-white-checkered finish.
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Series veteran records first pole of 2010, third of his career
Asheboro, NC — Andy Seuss had a little divine intervention in NASCAR Whelen Southern Modified Tour qualifying at Caraway Speedway on Saturday afternoon.
Seuss had tour chaplain Kyle Frosman draw his number in qualifying draw for the Triad Commercial Property Services 150. Seuss went out fourth and put down a fast-lap of 15.880 seconds (103.149 mph) around the .455-mile oval, where last year he scored one of his two career poles.
L.W. Miller was second fastest, with a lap of 15.926 seconds (102.851 mph). Brian Loftin was third, followed by Frank Fleming and Jason Myers.
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Asheboro, NC — James Civali likes being out front, even in practice. Civali piloted his No. 79 Hill Enterprises/Coors Light/LeBleu Water Pontiac to the front of the NASCAR Whelen Southern Modified field in a rain-interrupted practice Saturday afternoon at Caraway Speedway for the running of the Triad Commercial Property Services 150.
Civali finished with a fast time of 16.056 seconds (102.018 mph) just 1/100 of a second faster than Tim Brown, who finished with a time of 16.063 seconds in his No. 02 T&C Motorsports Chevrolet. Defending series champion George Brunnhoelzl III, who won three times last season at Caraway Speedway, was third fastest – with Andy Seuss and Johnny Kievman completing the top five.
Civali enters this weekend as the leader in the championship standings, with slim five-point lead over L.W. Miller (974-969).
Continue reading ‘PRACTICE: Civali Paces Practice At Caraway’
Daytona Beach, FL — The sixth season of the NASCAR Whelen Southern Modified Tour continues this weekend when the tour returns to Caraway Speedway for the Triad Commercial Property Services 150.
Caraway Speedway Data
Race: #7 of 10 (8-28-10)
Track Layout: .455-mile oval
Banking: semi-banked paved oval
Race Length: 150 laps/68.25 miles
Qualifying/Race Data
2009 pole winner: George Brunnhoelzl
2009 race winner: Brian Loftin (76.000 mph, 54:00)
Track qualifying record: George Brunnhoelzl III (102.844 mph, 15.752 seconds, 4/11/09)
Track race record (150 L): Tim Brown (90.977 mph, 44:31 min., 9-9-06)
Continue reading ‘Statistical Advance: Analyzing the Triad Commercial Property Services 150′
Although he suffered mechanical problems last week at Bristol Motor Speedway, and ultimately the points lead to James Civali (No. 79 Hill Enterprises/Coors Light/LeBleu Water Dodge, L.W. Miller (No. 36 John Baker Plumbing & Utilities Pontiac) is not panicking.
In fact, Miller is still real excited about his chances to score his second NWSMT championship this season. Miller and Civali have traded the lead twice this season and Miller enters this weekend’s Triad Commercial Property Services 150 at Caraway Speedway just five points behind Civali.
While it appears Miller and his team have things clicking on all cylinders this year, it was a decision the Dushore, Pa., native and his team made near the end of last season that has already paid dividends this year.
Continue reading ‘News & Notes: 2010 is Starting to Look a Lot Like 2007 Championship Season for Miller’
Daytona Beach, FL — The sixth season of the NASCAR Whelen Southern Modified Tour continues this weekend when the tour returns to Caraway Speedway for the Firecracker 150.
At Caraway Speedway:
History
• Since the NASCAR Whelen Southern Modified Tour formed in 2005, there have been 65 races in the history of the series.
• This will be the 31st NASCAR Whelen Southern Modified Tour race at the track.
• The track was built in 1966 initially as a dirt track and was later paved and configured to its current size of .455-miles in length.
• The track has been owned and operated by Russell & Valastra Hackett and their family since 1977.
Notebook
• A total of four drivers who have visited Victory Lane in the NWSMT races at Caraway will compete this weekend. Leading the group will be Brian Loftin, who holds the record for most wins at the track with seven.
• Burt Myers holds the career record for the most Coors Light Pole awards at the track with 11 and won the pole at Caraway earlier this year.
• Caraway Speedway will also host the tour on Aug. 28.
Continue reading ‘Staistical Advance: Analyzing The Firecracker 150′
Whelen Southern Modified Tour returns to action at Caraway
After a 12-week layoff for spring break, the best modified drivers in the Southeast are ready to go back into action at Caraway Speedway this Friday night for the running of the Firecracker 150.
James Civali (No.79 Hill Enterprises/Coors Light Pontiac) broke through for his first career win in the NWSMT, holding off a hard-charging L.W. Miller (No. 36 John Baker Plumbing & Utilities) to get the win at South Boston and also climb atop the points standings.
Another driver who enters this week’s race in the top five of the points standings is NASCAR veteran Zach Brewer (No. 11 Phoenix Preowned/Triad Auto Sales Chevrolet). Brewer, who has competed in NASCAR Touring events for over a decade, finished fifth at South Boston and also at Caraway back in March.
Continue reading ‘News & Notes: Brewer Ready To Pick Up First Win On Tour After Solid Start In 2010′
Nine NASCAR Whelen Modified & NASCAR Whelen Southern Modified Tour Races to Air on VERSUS
Daytona Beach, FL — NASCAR and VERSUS announced the broadcast schedule for the NASCAR Whelen Modified and NASCAR Whelen Southern Modified Tours in 2010.
VERSUS’ first NASCAR race will feature the Whelen Modified Tour’s annual appearance at Riverhead (N.Y.) Raceway and the first Whelen Southern Modified Tour broadcast will be its stop at historic Bowman Gray Stadium in Winston-Salem, N.C.
VERSUS’ on-air schedule will include nine races between the two Tours with the premiere one-hour race telecast airing on Wednesdays at 7 p.m. ET. All races will air again the Sunday following the initial telecast.
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Wins finale & claims Whelen Southern Mod title
Ashboro, NC — George Brunnhoelzl III capped off his first NASCAR championship a victory in the Fall Classic 150 at Caraway Speedway, the final race of the NASCAR Whelen Southern Modified Tour season.
Brunnhoelzl needed to only start the finale to clinch the championship. He assured himself of that by claiming his sixth Coors Light Pole Award of the season. He went on to claim his fifth win of the season and third at Caraway.
He started fifth after the post-qualifying redraw of the top six, and took over the lead on Lap 73 when Brian Loftin came down pit road under caution. He briefly lost the lead to John Smith at the line on a Lap 142 restart, before retaking the point.
Continue reading ‘Happy Ending: Brunnhoelzl Earns His First NASCAR Championship’
NASCAR Whelen Southern Modified Tour veteran Burt Myers (No. 1 Capital Bank Ford) is going to have a busy Saturday this weekend.
Myers will start his day at Martinsville Speedway in Martinsville, Va., early in the day and finish it at Caraway Speedway. He will be at Martinsville making his first start in the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series in the Martinsville 250. Myers was able to put together a last-minute deal and was fitted for his seat last Thursday, so now he knows one of his racing dreams will come true.
“I have spoken with teams before but in the past, something has come up that took me out of the ride,” said Myers. “I am just excited and grateful to get this opportunity. We are going to go up to Martinsville and give it 100 percent.”
Continue reading ‘News & Notes: Myers To Attempt Double Duty This Weekend’
Season Finale To Be Held Oct. 24
Daytona Beach, FL — After rain forced a postponement of the Fall Classic 150 NASCAR Whelen Southern Modified Tour race originally scheduled for last Saturday at Caraway Speedway in Asheboro, N.C., a make-up date has been scheduled.
The Fall Classic 150 will now be held on Saturday, Oct. 24, at 8 p.m.
While the NASCAR Whelen Southern Modified Tour will crown its 2009 champion at the rescheduled event as George Brunnhoelzl III, will just need to start the event to claim the title, there are still several more points battles to be decided in the top 10.
NASCAR Whelen Southern Modified Tour director Sherry Clifton added that track owner Russ Hackett wanted to make sure the season ended with every position decided on the track.
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Season Finale To Be Rescheduled
Daytona Beach, FL — Due to persistent rain showers and forecasts for more rain throughout the day, NASCAR officials have announced the Fall Classic 150 NASCAR Whelen Southern Modified Tour race originally scheduled for tonight at Caraway Speedway in Asheboro, N.C. has been postponed.
An announcement concerning a make-up date will be made on Monday.The NASCAR Whelen Southern Modified Tour will also crown its 2009 champion at the rescheduled event.
Continue reading ‘Rain Postpones Fall Classic 150′
Finally, he will get to celebrate.After winning last week at Ace Speedway, George Brunnhoelzl III (No. 28 Oval Speed/Fibrwrap/PT Ford) will get to pop the champagne this weekend.
The West Babylon, N.Y., native won his fourth race of the season Friday at Ace Speedway to build his lead to 150 points over Andy Seuss (No. 47 Advance Auto Parts/Q Racing Oil/Stuart Auto Dodge). Seuss finished second to prevent Brunnhoelzl from wrapping up the title. But the victory win set up Brunnhoelzl with the opportunity to win the 2009 NASCAR Whelen Southern Modified Tour title Saturday night at Caraway Speedway by simply taking the green flag to start the race.
Continue reading ‘News & Notes: Brunnhoelzl Can Finally Celebrate This Weekend’
Edges Brunnhoelzl to nab 4th win this season
Asheboro, NC — Andy Seuss took the win in the Caraway 150 at Caraway Speedway on Saturday night by .884 seconds over George Brunnhoelzl III.
It marked the fourth victory of the season for the 22-year-old driver from Hampstead, N.H. Seuss passed Burt Myers on Lap 10 and remained out front the rest of the night.
“We know passing George for the points lead is going to be a challenge so we have decided to race these last four races to win and dominate,” Seuss said. “We tried some things last week and were way off but my guys gave me a great car tonight and this is a great night for our team.”
Continue reading ‘Suess Captures Caraway Victory’
Spring Rainouts Force Revisions
Daytona Beach, FL — NASCAR and Ace Speedway in Altamahaw, N.C., have announced that the NASCAR Whelen Southern Modified Tour event that was rained out on April 10, will now run on Friday, Oct. 2 in place of the originally scheduled event at the track on that same date.
In addition, Caraway Speedway in Asheboro, N.C., and NASCAR has announced that a spring date that was originally scheduled for Saturday, March 28 will not be made up.
Continue reading ‘NASCAR Whelen Southern Modified Tour Shuffles Schedule’
It is looking more and more likely that George Brunnhoelzl III (No. 28 Oval Speed/Fibrwrap/PT Ford) is going to be celebrating in style on October 10. The West Babylon, NY native won his third race of the season last weekend at Caraway and if he can keep Andy Seuss (No. 47 Advance Auto Parts/Q Racing Oil/Stuart Auto Dodge) in his sights over the next four races, the third-generation modified driver will bring home his first NASCAR Whelen Southern Modified Tour championship.
Brunnhoelzl’s win, along with Seuss’ mechanical issues, helped him push his lead from 76-points to 135 after last Saturday’s race.
Seuss was forced to pit last week due to ignition problems which put him multiple laps down and Brunnhoelzl moved from ninth at the start of the Caraway 150 to the lead just past the halfway point and held on for the win.
Continue reading ‘News & Notes: Brunnhoelzl Moves One Step Closer To Title’
Captures third checkered flag of 2009
Asheboro, NC — George Brunnhoelzl III took another large step toward earning his first NASCAR Whelen Southern Modified Tour championship by winning the Caraway 150 Saturday night.
Brunnhoelzl, who entered Caraway Speedway with a 76-point lead on Andy Seuss in the season standings, made the decisive pass for the lead on Lap 85 and held on through a green-white-checker finish to register his third win of the season by .974 seconds over Burt Myers.
After Myers crossed the line second, Frank Fleming, Jason Myers and John Smith followed to complete the top five.
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First victory for champion in more than a year
Asheboro, NC – It has been long overdue for 2008 NASCAR Whelen Southern Modified Tour champion Brian Loftin.
Loftin made a strong pass by L.W. Miller to take the lead on Lap 72 and held off current championship points leader George Brunnhoelzl III on a green-white-checkered finish to win the Caraway 150 Saturday night.
Loftin’s previous series win was at Caraway Speedway just over a year ago.
Following Brunnhoelzl was Andy Suess in third and L.W. Miller in fourth. John Smith completed the top five.
Brunnhoelzl, who won his fourth Coors Light Pole Award of the season earlier in the day in qualilfying, started on the outside of row 1 after the redraw and quickly took the lead from Frank Fleming at the start of the race.
Continue reading ‘Loftin Returns To Victory Lane’
