Thomas & Cassidy Win at Speedbowl

By admin June 1, 2008 New London-Waterford

Waterford, CT — Bruce Thomas Jr. won the weather-shortened Late Model feature at Waterford Speedbowl on Saturday evening, and in the process moved back into the point lead.

Other feature winners were Ken Cassidy Jr. (Mini Stock), (Pro-4 Modifieds).

Defending champion and pole sitter Thomas drove into the lead immediately, and was never seriously challenged. Behind him, a battle between Ed Reed Jr. and Tim Jordan raged, with Reed gaining the edge at the finish. The race was red-checkered with 11-laps remaining due to severe storms entering the area. Completing the top-5 was Ron Yuhas Jr. and Joe Curioso III.

In the Mini Stock 20-lap feature, pole sitter Chris Williams led until passed by Phil Evans with twelve circuits remaining. Ken Cassidy went by Evans on a restart at the halfway point, going on to win by several lengths. Randy Churchill, Williams, and Mark Panaroni completed the top-5. Marking the first win of 2008 for the defending champion, the event was a qualifier for the Four Cylinder Nationals to be held at Maine’s Beech Ridge Speedway on July 27.

Taking 25-lap Pro-4 Modified feature was Kevin Iannarelli of Maynard, Mass. Starting in the 8th spot, Iannarelli quickly worked his way to the front, taking the victory by a wide margin. Following was 2008 Bud Nationals winner Norm Wrenn, Bob Richard Jr., Brian Vincent, and George Sherman.

Daniel Bisignano notched the Legends Young Lions Event.

Tonights cancelled SK Modified, Sportsman, and Legends feature races will be presented at a future date.

LATE MODEL (Rain Shortened To 24-Laps); 1. Bruce Thomas Jr., 2. Ed Reed Jr., 3. Tim Jordan, 4. Ron Yuhas Jr., 5. Joe Curioso III, 6. Tom Metcalf, 7. Tony Macrino, 8. Jeff Smith, 9. Larry Goss, 10. Mark Hudson, 11. Vin Esposito, 12. Dan Holben.

MINI STOCK (20); 1. Ken Cassidy Jr., 2. Phil Evans, 3. Randy Churchill, 4. Chris Williams, 5. Mark Panaroni, 6. Glen Colvin, 7. Bill Leonard, 8. Jeff Mehlenbacher, 9. Andrew Becker, 10. Ben Bargnesi, 11. Christina Cunliffe, 12. Ian Brew, 13. Jack Aquilina, 14. Jeff “Soup” Civardi, 15. Sean Caron.

PRO-4 MODIFIEDS (25); 1. Kevin Iannarelli, 2. Norm Wrenn, 3. Bob Richard Jr., 4. Brian Vincent, 5. George Sherman, 6. Cory Cleary, 7. Phil Laujier, 8. Tyler Andersen, 9. Dan Merservey, 10. Robin Berghman, 11. Mark Girdano, 12. Stan Mertz, 13. Dave Richardi, 14. Billy Joerres, 15. Dave Bedard, 16. Tim D’Amico.

Sources:David Dykes/Waterford Speedbowl PR