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Kenseth Outlasts Rain and Competition for Wild PASS South Win at South Boston

Published at May 11, 2013 in PASS, PASS South and South Boston. Closed

Ross Kenseth took the lead from Trey Mitchell on what proved to be the final restart of the night and was up front when it counted to win the Pro All Stars Series (PASS) South Super Late Model event at Virginia’s South Boston Speedway. In a race plagued by a constant threat of rain, Kenseth’s third career PASS South Super Late Model victory came when the event was finally halted eight laps short of the finish due to a brief shower. Kenseth becomes the ninth different winner in nine PASS South events held at South Boston dating back to 2006.

“The track was damp and we both spun our tires real bad coming to the green flag,” said Kenseth of the final restart to take the lead from Mitchell. “Kyle [Grissom] got a heck of a jump and drove hard into turn one, we hit a little bit, but with 15 or 20 to go, that’s racing. This is a real fun series to run and they called it at the right time.”

Another strong field of 31 PASS South Super Late Models took time in qualifying with defending series champion Kyle Grissom reeling off a lap of 94.631 miles per hour to set fast time for the fifth time in his career. But, in the top 10 qualifiers redraw, Grissom pulled #10 and would have to start outside row five to begin the race.

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Tate Fogleman Hopes to Follow in Father’s Footsteps in PASS South Return to SoBo

Published at May 8, 2013 in PASS, PASS South and South Boston. Closed

CHARLOTTE, NC — Racing has long been a sport that families have enjoyed together. Fathers and sons, mothers and daughters, grandparents and cousins, have made lasting memories attending races together spanning multiple generations. The competitive side of motorsports is no different. Maine’s racing Rowes, Mike and Ben, have seen countless checkered flags in their time competing together in the Pro All Stars Series (PASS) North and South Super Late Model divisions, winning a combined 7 championships between the two of them.

This year, another famous short track dad is passing the torch to his son as the PASS South Super Late Models prepare for this weekend’s 150 lapper at the South Boston Speedway in Virginia. Jay Fogleman has been one of the top names in short track racing since beginning his career at bullrings like South Boston over 25 years ago. His success has continued in PASS South, racing with the series since 2008 and winning the 2012 PASS National Championship. Despite admittedly being in the twilight of his long career, Jay Fogleman currently leads the PASS South Super Late Model points standings on the strength of winning the most recent event in the series at Southern National Raceway Park back in April. But now, Fogleman is being pushed by an unlikely challenger, his 13-year-old son, Tate.

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PASS South Drivers Look for Opportunities at South Boston

Published at May 2, 2013 in PASS, PASS South and South Boston. Closed

CHARLOTTE, NC — With a quarter of the Pro All Stars Series (PASS) South Super Late Model schedule in the history books, 2013 is shaping up to be one of the most competitive seasons on record. Through the first four races of the year there have been four different winners and the driver who has led the most laps in each of those events has failed to go on and capture the checkered flag. Additionally, the top five in points are separated by less than 50 markers and feature a great mix of veterans and rookies. One would expect to see Jay Fogleman, Kyle Grissom, and Brandon Ward in the mix for the championship, but upstarts Brandon Lynn and Spencer Davis have fared well early in the season.

With the racing as competitive as it is, one can’t be sure from race to race as to who might have the best odds in going to victory lane on a given weekend. One of the hottest drivers as of late in PASS South has been Sanford, NC’s Jody Measamer. Measamer has found great success in the region racing Late Model Trucks and has made the move to full-time PASS South Super Late Model competitor this year. Despite missing the first two races of the season at Dillon and Myrtle Beach due to engine problems, Measamer has stormed back finishing fifth at both Hickory and Southern National.

“The way Hickory went, we ran good all weekend and had a real good finish against some of the best drivers in the country and at Kenly we ran good again and were up at the top of the time sheets all weekend,” said Measamer.

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Whelen Southern Modified Driver Bertuccio Penalized for South Boston Incident

Published at April 17, 2013 in NASCAR WSMT and South Boston. Closed

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. – NASCAR Whelen Southern Modified Tour driver J.R. Bertuccio has been penalized by NASCAR following his involvement in a April 13 incident at South Boston (Va.) Speedway.

Bertuccio, driver of the No. 2 car was found to have violated Section 12-1 (actions detrimental to stock car racing. Involved in an altercation with another competitor on the race track during a red flag period. Failure to follow directives from NASCAR officials.) of the 2013 rule book.

As a result of this violation, Bertuccio has been fined $300, suspended from NASCAR until the fine is paid and placed on NASCAR probation until Dec. 31.

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Brunnhoelzl Leads Wire-To-Wire at SoBo

Published at April 13, 2013 in NASCAR WSMT and South Boston. Closed

Whelen Southern Modified Champ Notches 18th Career Win

SOUTH BOSTON, Va. – George Brunnhoelzl III led wire-to-wire to score his 18th career victory in the NASCAR Whelen Southern Modified Tour on Saturday – winning the South Boston 150 at South Boston Speedway.

The No. 28 Epox-Z/Oval Speed Chevrolet of Brunnhoelzl seemed as if it was on rails throughout the day. Earlier in the day, he won his 19th career Coors Light Pole Award in qualifying.

“Couldn’t ask for much better,” Brunnhoelzl said. “We were fastest in first practice, won the pole and sitting here in Victory Lane. South Boston is an amazing track and it was a good win.”

The race victor was shadowed throughout the 150-lap event by Brian Loftin, but it never evolved much beyond that. Brunnhoelzl always had enough car to escape when Loftin got close.

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QUALIFYING: Brunnhoelzl Takes SoBo Pole

Published at April 13, 2013 in NASCAR WSMT and South Boston. Closed

SOUTH BOSTON, Va. – George Brunnhoelzl III took the Coors Light Pole Award in NASCAR Whelen Southern Modified Tour qualifying at South Boston Speedway on Saturday.

A lap of 14.658 seconds (98.240 mph) earned the three-time tour champion his 19th career tour pole and second fast time at South Boston.

Brian Loftin was second fastest with a lap of 14.710 seconds at an average speed of 97.893 mph. Tim Brown, who was quickest in practice; Danny Bohn; and John Smith were third, fourth and fifth, respectively. Sixth through 10th were Burt Myers, Jason Myers, Kyle Ebersole, J.R. Bertuccio Jr., and Renee Dupuis.

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PRACTICE: Brown Sets Pace at South Boston

Published at April 13, 2013 in NASCAR WSMT and South Boston. Closed

Whelen Southern Modified Tour Makes Fifth Visit to SoBo

SOUTH BOSTON, Va. – Tim Brown was on top of the speed chart following the second of two practice sessions for the NASCAR Whelen Southern Modified Tour at South Boston Speedway on Saturday.

Brown of Rural Hall, N.C., turned a lap of 14.702 seconds (97.946 mph) around the .4-mile oval as teams practiced for tonight’s South Boston 150.

Kyle Ebersole was second quickest, with a lap of 14.820 seconds at an average speed of 97.166 mph. Burt Myers was third fast. Three-time tour champion George Brunnhoelzl III, who was quickest in the first practice session, was fourth overall – followed by Danny Bohn. Rounding out the top 10 were J.R. Bertuccio, John Smith, Jason Myers, Mike Speeney and Zach Brewer.

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Southern Mod Stat Advance: South Boston

Published at April 9, 2013 in NASCAR WSMT and South Boston. Closed

Analyzing The South Boston 150 At South Boston Speedway

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. – The NASCAR Whelen Southern Modified Tour visits South Boston (Va.) Speedway on Saturday, April 13. Below is a statistical look at the recent performance of the tour and selected drivers at South Boston, as well as some other statistical trends:

South Boston Race Setup
• The Myers brothers account for the first two wins this season in the NASCAR Whelen Southern Modified Tour, with Jason winning the season opener at Caraway Speedway and Burt taking the victory at Southern National Motorsports Park.
• By virtue of his second-place finish (Caraway) and fourth-place finish (Southern National), three-time and defending champion George Brunnhoelzl III leads the points.

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Southern Mod New & Notes: South Boston

Published at April 8, 2013 in NASCAR WSMT and South Boston. Closed

More History For Myers Brothers

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. – The Myers family has one of the most storied histories in all of motorsports and brothers, Burt and Jason, recently added to it.

Jason Myers opened the 2013 NASCAR Whelen Southern Modified Tour regular season with a victory on March 16 at Caraway Speedway near Asheboro, N.C., and Burt Myers followed that up with a win on March 23 at Southern National Motorsports Park in Kenly, N.C. It was the first time in tour history that the brothers posted back-to-back wins. The two have combined for 12 wins and have competed against one another in 94 of the 99 tour events, to date.

The win for Burt Myers (No. 1 CitruSafe/Adams Towing & Recovery Ford) snapped a 23-race winless streak that extended back to the 2010 season finale at Charlotte Motor Speedway in Concord, N.C., at which his triumph secured the tour championship.

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LIVE: SoBo to Welcome Southern Mod Tour

Published at April 8, 2013 in NASCAR WSMT and South Boston. Closed

The NASCAR Whelen Southern Modified Tour will head to South Boston (Va.) Speedway on April 13 for the South Boston 150.

EVENT SCHEDULE  |  ENTRY LIST |  PRACTICE RESULTS  |  QUALIFYING RESULTS  |  RACE RESULTS

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NEAR Hall of Famer Red Foote Passes at 85

Published at February 6, 2013 in Atlanta, Bowman-Gray, Daytona, Eastern States, Lonsdale, Martinsville, NASCAR Sprint Cup Series, NASCAR WMT, NEAR, New Egypt, Norwood, Nostalgia, Plainville, Riverside Park, Seekonk, South Boston, Stafford, Thompson, Waterford and Westboro. Closed

Red_FooteFOOTE, Melvin “Red,” 85, of Chesterfield, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, February 3, 2013. Red is survived by his loving wife of 45 years, Loretta Foote; his stepdaughter, Linda Strasburg; stepgrandson, Michael (TiAnna) Talley; stepgranddaughter, Michelle (Richard) King; sisters-in-law, Rev. Beverly J. Samford and Julianna Duke.

Red enjoyed racing stockcars for 35 years, is formerly known as one of the “Eastern Bandits” and was inducted into the New England Hall of Fame for racecar drivers in 1999. After retirement he spent much time at Newpoint Campground on his boat fishing. Red was devoted to his cats and his good friends at Dutchgap. Red will be remembered for his quick wit, humor and willingness to help others and will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him.

The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 5 to 7 p.m. on Thursday, February 7 at Morrissett Funeral and Cremation Service, 6500 Iron Bridge Rd (Rte 10). His graveside service will be February 8, 2013 at 2 p.m. at Bethel UMC Cemetery in Alberta, Va., with the Rev. Beverly J. Samford officiating. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that memorial contributions be made to the Richmond SPCA at 2519 Hermitage Road, Richmond, Va. 23220.

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2013 Whelen S. Mod Schedule Announced

Published at December 8, 2012 in Bowman-Gray, Bristol, Caraway, Charlotte Motor Speedway, Daytona, Langley, NASCAR WSMT, South Boston and Southern National Raceway Park. Closed

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.”

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PASS Announces Ambitious Schedules For North and South Super Late Models in 2013

Published at November 23, 2012 in Anderson, Autodrome Chaudiere, Beech Ridge, Canaan Fair, Caraway, Dillon, Hickory, Myrtle Beach, Oxford Plains, PASS National, PASS North, PASS South, SC, South Boston, Southern National Raceway Park and White Mountain. Closed

PASS To Sanction $25,000-to-win Oxford 250 at Oxford Plains Speedway
PASS South Returns To Southern National Raceway Park

NAPLES, ME — Pro All Stars Series (PASS) officials released the 2013 schedules today for both the PASS North Super Late Models and PASS South Super Late Models. In its 13th year of operation, PASS will sanction over 30 Super Late Model races across North America in 2013, including the previously announced PASS Northwest races at Wenatchee Valley Super Oval in Washington and the PASS National opener at Florida’s Auburndale Speedway on February 9th.

The PASS North schedule consists of 13 confirmed dates with races in Maine, New Hampshire, and the Canadian province of Quebec. PASS South has 14 confirmed dates with races in the Carolinas and Virginia. Both schedules could see up to two more additional dates to be added by January.

“We are very pleased to have our 2013 schedules out for the PASS North and PASS South Super Late Models at such an early date,” said PASS President Tom Mayberry. “It is my hope that our teams of talented racers and mechanics around the country can start making plans for next year and hopefully this schedule release will help out in their search for sponsors. I think the PASS fans will enjoy the tracks we are going to in 2013 and will have the chance to see some really great racing at some outstanding venues.”

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NEAR Presents “Class of 2012” At 15th Annual New England Auto Racing Hall of Fame Inductions

Published at January 30, 2012 in Airborne, Albany-Saratoga, Autodrome St. Eustache, Beech Ridge, Charlotte Motor Speedway, Daytona, Dover, Eastern States, Holland, Hudson, Keene, Lakeville, Langley, Lee USA, Lonsdale, Martinsville, Monadnock, NASCAR K&N Pro Series East, NASCAR WMT, NEAR, New Smyrna, NHMS, Norwood, Nostalgia, Oswego, Oxford Plains, Plainville, Pro 4 Mod, Riverhead, Riverside Park, Seekonk, South Boston, Spencer, Stafford, Star, Thompson, Twin State, USAC, Utica-Rome, W. Peabody, Wall, Waterford, Westboro and Wiscasset. Closed

East Windsor, CT — On Sunday January 29, The New England Antique Racers (NEAR), presented the 15th annual New England Auto Racers Hall of Fame Inductions. Award-winning sportswriter Matt Buckler served as Master of Ceremonies for the well-attended event held at LaRenaissance Banquet Hall in East Windsor, CT.

Receiving induction honors this year were drivers Reggie Ruggiero, Joey Kourafas, Moe Gherzi, Jerry Humiston, and Roland Lapierre Sr., owner/mechanics Mario Fiore and Jim Jorgensen and track operator Irene Venditti.

Though not present due to prior commitments, longtime Northern media personality Dave Moody was the recipient of the prestigious “Jack Ratta Memorial Media Award.” Veteran auto racing journalist and Hall of Fame Member Pete Zanardi received the Danny Pardi Memorial Award for his many contributions to NEAR over the years.

A pivotal figure during the formative years of the sport and truly one of the regions earliest stars, Moe Gherzi came to stock cars following a brief fling with midget racing during the busy post-war era. Gherzi won for some of the best teams in the early days of the sport while displaying a flashy style which became his trademark. Nicknamed “Moneybags” owed to a knack of winning many big-dollar events, he tasted success at virtually all of the regions tracks. He later served as the longtime Racing Director at Connecticut’s Plainville Stadium. Accepting for her late father from presenter Dave Dykes was Ms. Alma Michaud.

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Whelen Southern Modified Schedule Released

Published at December 14, 2011 in Bowman-Gray, Bristol, Caraway, Charlotte Motor Speedway, Langley, NASCAR WSMT, Rockingham, South Boston and Thompson. 0 Comments

Twelve-Race Season Highlighted By First Trip To "The Rock"

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. – NASCAR announced today the 2012 schedule for the eighth season of the NASCAR Whelen Southern Modified Tour, which includes the first race ever scheduled on a one-mile track.

The Whelen Southern Modified Tour will make its inaugural visit to Rockingham (N.C.) Speedway for the season finale on Nov. 3. The event will partner with the NASCAR K&N Pro Series East for a doubleheader at the track steeped in NASCAR history. At one mile, it will be the largest track the Whelen Southern Modified Tour has visited in its brief history.

Next season’s schedule features 12 dates at eight different tracks across four states. The 2012 slate includes returning to many facilities that held events in 2011.

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Christopher Flies South for SoBo Win

Published at April 17, 2011 in NASCAR WSMT and South Boston. 0 Comments

Saturday rain out provides opportunity

South Boston, VA — Ted Christopher traveled south to Virginia early Sunday morning and picked up a NASCAR Whelen Southern Modified Tour victory in the South Boston 150 in the afternoon at South Boston Speedway.

Christopher outdueled George Brunnhoelzl III, who won the first two Whelen Southern Modified Tour events in 2011, to earn yet another win in his storied career. Christopher, who won the season-opening Icebreaker last weekend in Thompson, Conn., on the NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour, collected his fifth career win on the southern tour.

Christopher started 17th after the field was set by points after qualifying was rained out on Saturday night. He moved up through the field and was in the top in the top five by Lap 20. Christopher was able to get past Zach Brewer on Lap 99 and remain out front the rest of the afternoon.

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Peña Survives South Boston

Published at April 17, 2011 in NASCAR K&N Pro Series East and South Boston. 0 Comments

First career victory for Virginia native

Sergio Peña won the South Boston 150 in NASCAR K&N Pro Series East action Sunday afternoon from South Boston Speedway by surviving pressure from Matt DiBenedetto and Max Gresham on a late restart.

Peña, out of Winchester, Va., took advantage of some tough luck for Brett Moffitt as the laps were winding down to collect his first series win.

Moffitt, who led much of the race and was out in front by three seconds as the laps were counting down, was knocked out of contention when he tangled with Michael Cherry with just 10 circuits to go. Moffitt was in search of what would have been a third-consecutive series win after winning the 2010 season finale and this season’s opener.

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NASCAR to Feature Live Race Audio

Published at February 23, 2011 in Bowman-Gray, Caraway, Dover, Greenville-Pickens, Hickory, Irwindale, Langley, NASCAR K&N Pro Series East, NASCAR WMT, NASCAR WSMT, NHMS, Phoenix, South Boston, Stafford and Thompson. 0 Comments

Webcasts allow fans to follow the action of their favorite series

Daytona Beach, FL — NASCAR announced today that NASCARHomeTracks.com will feature live internet radio broadcasts of 32 touring series events, beginning with Thursday’s NASCAR K&N Pro Series West season-opener at Phoenix International Raceway.

NASCARHomeTracks.com is NASCAR.com’s official home for touring and weekly series news and results. The live radio broadcasts will be provided by the team from Speed 51 Radio, headed by SPEED announcer Bob Dillner.

The broadcasts will feature flag-to-flag coverage of many of the top events in NASCAR’s touring series, including the championship season finales in the NASCAR K&N Pro Series East and West, NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour and NASCAR Whelen Southern Modified Tour.

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Morris Comes Up Big Again

Published at October 16, 2010 in NASCAR WA-AS and South Boston. 0 Comments

Follows up Martinsville win by edging Pulliam for SoBo victory

South Boston, VA — Philip Morris continued his postseason roll Saturday.

The three-time NASCAR Whelen All-American Series national champion fended off Lee Pulliam in a two-lap dash to the finish to win the Late Model 300 Presented By Danville Toyota at South Boston Speedway.

It is the second big race win for Morris following the conclusion of the NASCAR Whelen All-American Series season. Morris, who finished seventh in the NASCAR Whelen All-American Series Top 500 standings, won the Virginia is for Racing Lovers 300 at Martinsville (Va.) Speedway.

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Jimmy Weller Breaks Through at SoBo for First PASS South Victory

Published at August 29, 2010 in PASS, PASS South and South Boston. 0 Comments

Naples, ME — Pro All Stars Series (PASS) South fans that have followed the series’ super late model cars and stars over the past two seasons saw a racer come into his own Saturday night at South Boston (VA) Speedway when Jimmy Weller scored his first PASS super late model victory in the PASS SoBo 150

Weller has made big strides all season long and he was able to seal the deal by surviving a lap 135 restart alongside teammate Ryan Blaney. Veteran Jay Fogleman rounded out the podium with his third place run.

Blaney’s runner up finish was enough to move him atop the championship point standings after Preston Peltier, who entered the night as the point leader, struggled his way to a tenth place finish after getting caught up in an incident around the event’s half way point.

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Civali gets first ‘South’ win at SoBo

Published at April 3, 2010 in NASCAR WSMT and South Boston. 0 Comments

Conn. native takes over Whelen Southern Modified lead

S. Boston, VA — After starting the season winning the pole in Atlanta and finishing third in his most recent NASCAR Whelen Southern Modified Tour race, James Civali felt his first win of the season was just around the corner.

Civali survived a late-race charge by L.W. Miller to win the South Boston 150 Saturday at South Boston Speedway.

Civali and Miller were out front for most of the race as the pair swapped the lead eight times with Miller getting past Civali for the final time on Lap 144. Civali was able to get back by on Lap 147 and hold on for the win.

Miller finished second, while Andy Seuss recovering from an early-race accident that took him out of the lead to finish third. Thomas Stinson was fourth. Zach Brewer, who won his first Coors Light Pole Award with a track record of 14.765 seconds (97.528 mph), finished fifth.

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Happy Returns For Gresham

Published at April 3, 2010 in NASCAR K&N Pro Series East and South Boston. 0 Comments

Rookie makes it a winning trip back to South Boston

S. Boston, VA — Max Gresham returned to the track where he made his NASCAR K&N Pro Series East debut a year ago and drove to Victory Lane Saturday at South Boston Speedway.

Gresham finished fifth in the 2009 event. He only made three starts last season to maintain his Sunoco Rookie of the Year eligibility for 2010.

Gresham collected his first 21 Means 21 presented by Coors Light Pole Award Saturday afternoon and led all but four of the 150 laps. However, he had his hands full holding off a furious late-race charge from fellow rookie Cole Whitt, which featured the two racing side-by-side in the closing stages. Gresham was finally able to break clear over the last 10 laps and secure to the win.

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Ben Rowe Seals up PASS National Championship with SoBo Meltdown Win

Published at October 19, 2009 in PASS, PASS South and South Boston. 0 Comments

It couldn’t have been a more fitting way for Ben Rowe to capture the 2009 Pro All Stars Series (PASS) National championship as he continued the norths dominance by winning the fourth annual Mason Dixon Meltdown at South Boston (VA) Speedway. The podium was a clean sweep of Maine natives as Ben held off his father Mike Rowe who finished second followed by defending Cassius Clark who rounded out the top three.

Defending race winner Johnny Clark managed a fourth place finish and Heath Hindman represented the south as the highest finishing PASS South regular with a fifth place finish. Mark Gibson and Ryan Blaney who came into the Meltdown second and third in national championship standings were both able to hold those positions and take home some national championship hardware. Gibson managed a season high finish of sixth in the process while young Ryan Blaney fought an uphill battle to finish seventh.

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Andy Seuss Wins NASCAR Whelen Southern Modified Tour 150 at South Boston

Published at April 4, 2009 in NASCAR WSMT and South Boston. 0 Comments

South Boston, VA -- What a difference a week makes for Andy Seuss. After mechanical problems ended his night just four laps into the season-opening race two weeks ago, Seuss was able to hold off George Brunnhoelzl, III to win the NASCAR Whelen Southern Modified 150 Saturday night at South Boston Speedway.

Seuss (No. 47 Advance Auto Parts/Q Racing Oil Dodge) started 8th after the redraw and quickly moved into the top five by lap 40. Seuss passed Brunnhoelzl, III (No. 28 Oval Speed/Fibrwrap Ford) on lap 87 and was able to stay out front the rest of the way.
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NASCAR WSMT Practice: Brunnhoelzl Fastest at South Boston

Published at April 4, 2009 in NASCAR WSMT and South Boston. 0 Comments

South Boston, VA — George Brunnhoelzl III overcame engine problems in the season-opener to record a third-place finish two weeks ago. Brunnhoelzl continued to showcase a fast car Saturday at South Boston Speedway for the season’s second race.

Brunnhoelzl’s No. 28 Oval Speed/Fibrwarp/PT Ford posted the fastest practice lap at 14.889 seconds (96.651 mph) around the historic .400-mile facility.

L.W. Miller (No. 36 John Baker Plumbing & Utilities Pontiac) was second fastest at 15.041 (95.738), followed by Burt Myers (No. 1 Capital Bank Ford) at 15.152 (95.037). Frank Fleming and J.R. Bertuccio rounded out the top five.

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News & Notes: Miller Ready For Return To South Boston

Published at March 31, 2009 in NASCAR WSMT and South Boston. 0 Comments

After weather issues have limited the NASCAR Whelen Southern Modified to just one race so far on the 2009 schedule the competitors are ready to visit another new track this weekend.

South Boston Speedway, one of the best-known short tracks in the state of Virginia, will host its first NASCAR Whelen Southern Modified Tour event, but it is not the first time the track has hosted the NASCAR Modified cars.

The track known as “SoBo” hosted the NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour in 2001 and one of the drivers who competed in the race is ready to get back on the track. (CLICK HERE FOR RACE EVENT PAGE)
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