Double Down Shootout Fogged Out
Waterford, CT — Heavy fog rolled into the area before the Waterford Speedbowl’s Double Down Shootout presented by Mohegan Sun Casino could be completed. Only three of the scheduled eight main events were run before cancellation.
At press-time, no date has been set for the rescheduling of the event. Speedbowl management will make that announcement in the near future. Please log-on to www.speedbowl.com for further updates. Please note that rain-checks and wrist-bands will be honored.
Winning features in the abbreviated event were Bruce Thomas Jr., (Late Model), Walt Hovey Jr. (Sportsman), and Randy Churchill Jr. (Mini Stock).
Both 25-lap SK Modified features were victims of the cancellation.
Tim Jordan got out to an early lead in the first 25-lap Late Model feature, staying in front until a fast-approaching Bruce Thomas took over. A late-event yellow set the stage for a 3-lap duel to the finish, Thomas prevailing at the stripe by a narrow margin. Following was Larry Goss, Joe Curioso, and Jeff Smith.
In the first segment of twin 15-lap Sportsman action, “Grandpa Jim” Procaccini led the charge until getting-sideways and collecting several others in a multi-car crash in turn-2 prompting a red-flag period. As racing resumed, it was Jack Aquilina leading with Walt Hovey Jr. trailing. With a handful of circuits remaining, Hovey shot to the outside, battling with the leader. At the checkers it was a classic photo-finish, Hovey prevailing by inches for his fourth main event triumph of the season. Behind Aquilina it was Chuck Rogers, Josh Galvin, and Ronnie Oldham Jr.
In the first 15-lap Mini Stock feature, Randy Churchill Jr. edged-out Danny Field for his fourth victory of the season. Ray Christian III led from the initial green until overtaken by Churchill with 3-laps remaining. Danny Field slipped-by Christian on the last lap, and pressed the winner to the checkers. Completing the top-5 was defending champion Ken Cassidy Jr., and Lou Bellisle.
Winning the special 35-lap SXR Go Kart event was Zack Thomas.
This Sunday evening, the Speedbowl presents the annual “Back To School Bash” with the always-exciting School Bus Demolition Derby a highlight of the program.
For more information on future events at the Speedbowl, please log-on to www.speedbowl.com.
SK MODIFIED # 1 (25); 1. (Cancelled).
SK MODIFIED # 2 (25); 1. (Cancelled).
LATE MODEL # 1 (25); 1. Bruce Thomas Jr., 2. Tim Jordan, 3. Larry Goss, 4. Joe Curioso, 5. Jeff Smith, 6. Jeff Pearl, 7. Robert LeBlanc Jr., 8. Dennis Stampfl, 9. Phil Rondeau, 10. Brian Andranaco, 11. Mark Hudson, 12. Rich Duranti, 13. Dan Holben, 14. Rich Staskowski, 15. Ed Reed Jr., 16. Vin Esposito.
LATE MODEL # 2 (25); 1. (Cancelled).
SPORTSMAN # 1 (15); 1. Walt Hovey Jr., 2. Jack Aquilina, 3. Chuck Rogers, 4. Josh Galvin, 5. Ronnir Oldham Jr., 6. Al Stone III, 7. Kevin Gambacorta, 8. Ed Lamb Jr., 9. Sean Curtis, 10. Mark Cooper, 11. John Puglisi, 12. Joe Nogiec, 13. “Grandpa Jim” Procaccini, 14. Chris Meyer, 15. Nate Appell, 16. Randall Waterman, 17. Joe Bertholet, 18. Brandon Plemons, 19. Jon Porter.
SPORTSMAN # 2 (15); 1. (Cancelled).
MINI STOCK # 1 (15); 1. Randy Churchill Jr., 2. Danny Field, 3. Ray Christian III, 4. Ken Cassidy Jr., 5. Lou Bellisle, 6. Ben Bargnesi, 7. Jeff Mehlenbacher, 8. Nick Pappacoda, 9. Mark Panaroni, 10. Phil Evans, 11. Glenn Colvin, 12. Sean Caron, 13. Jack Aquilina, 14. Marl Caise, 15. Jeff “Soup” Civardi, 16. Christina Cunliffe, 17. Ryan Cipows, 18. Ian Brew, 19. Charles Canfield, 20. Kyle James.
MINI STOCK # 2 (15); 1. (Cancelled).
Sources: Dave Dykes/Waterford Speedbowl PR