Anthony Frissora Honored at Allison Legacy North Banquet
Newburgh, NY — The Allison Legacy North Race Series honored it’s top ten competitors of the 2007 season at their annual banquet in Mansfield, MA this past weekend. The top honor once again went to the 2006 series champion Anthony Frissora, the first back to back champion in the series short history. Anthony dominated the 2007 season with 5 wins 11 top fives and 13 top tens in 14 starts. Series Director Michael A. Vasquez, Sr. stated “Anthony is one of the best drivers I have ever seen strap into a legacy car, his car control and skills on the track are what true champions are made of”. After defending his championship Anthony has decided to step out of his 3X New England Trim, Mc Namara Auto Sponsored Monte Carlo has he prepares himself for college. However there are deals in the works to see Anthony back in a Legacy car for a select few races in 2008.
Also honored were fourth place finisher and ALNRS 2007 Rookie of the Year Kristy Chaves. Kristy had an amazing start to her 2007 season as she started the year upside down on the roof of her 24k Acme Sanitation sponsored Chevy Monte Carlo when she was caught up in a practice crash the day before the season opener at the Waterford Speedbowl. The team showed their determination when they returned to the track Saturday morning after pulling an all nighter to make the necessary repairs. The teams hard work paid off has the driver finished second in her first ALNRS race. The driver then followed this up with 6 top fives and 12 top tens. She also had 3 second place finishes in 2007.
Fifth place Driver Paul Tuthill of Washingtonville, NY was honored not only for fifth place finish in the final point standings but for his contribution of the duly named “Tuthill Bar” which has been mandatory to all cars for added safety after Paul was involved in one of the years hardest crashes when his #81 Bobcat Turf sponsored Ford Thunderbird went into the turn three wheel at Monadnock Speedway.
Also honored were sixth place finisher Eric Bourgeois of East Haddam, CT. who will return to mini stocks for 2008. Seventh place went to young gun Shane D’Agostino of Tauton, MA. Rounding out the top ten was Randolph, VT. Driver Dylan Smith who competed in his first full season in the ALNRS.
Other honorees who were unable to attend were 2nd place finisher Jake Vanada of Berkley, MA and 3rd place finisher Tayla Orleans formally of Wrentham, MA. Tayla has since relocated to Randleman, NC and his preparing herself for her debut in southern late model competition as well as the full run in the Allison Legacy National Tour for 2008. Eight place finisher Cody Gneiting of Somers, CT who finished the season on high note with a top three finish in the season ending race. Ninth place honoree was veteran Allison Legacy Driver Louie DeChello of North Haven, CT.
Also in attendance were ALNRS drivers Bobby Alberti (11th), Shannon Smith (13th) and Mellissa Fifield (17).
With the 2007 season officially in the books the series now gears up for the 2008 season, which is sure to be packed with some of the best racing in New England.
Sources: ALNRS PR.