Qualifying: Stefanik Ties Career Record, Adds To Stafford Total

By admin October 11, 2008 NASCAR WMT, Stafford

Veteran Earns First Coors Light Pole Of 2008

Stafford Springs, CT — Mike Stefanik tied the all-time NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour record for career Coors Light Pole Awards Saturday afternoon as he turned in the fast time in qualifying for the CARQUEST Fall Final at Stafford Motor Speedway.

Stefanik (No. 16 Diversified Metals/Ace Moldings Pontiac) recorded the fastest lap in time trials at 18.158 seconds (99.130 mph). It was the first pole for Stefanik since 2006 at Martinsville (Va.) Speedway. In the process he tied Tony Hirschman for the series’ all-time lead with 41 career poles, and extended his own record for poles at Stafford to 15.

Eric Beers (No. 46 Reynold’s Auto Wrecking/Sunoco Chevrolet) was the second-fastest qualifier at 18.168 seconds (99.075 mph) and will start in the third row following the redraw. Rob Summers (No. 1 Frasco Fuel/Hook & Ladder Chevrolet) was third quick at 18.316 seconds (98.275 mph).

Series points leader Ted Christopher (No. 36 Al-Lee Installations Chevrolet) was fastest in morning practice and registered the seventh-best lap in time trials when he was clocked at 18.355 seconds (98.066 mph). After the redraw Christopher will start alongside Stefanik in the front row on Sunday.

The CARQUEST Fall Final will be the 15th of 16 races on the 2008 NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour schedule. The 150-lap race set to go green on Sunday at approximately 3 p.m. For ticket information please visit Stafford’s official Web site.

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Sources: Jason Cunningham/NASCAR WMT PR

NWMT Stafford 10/12/08 Qualifying Results

NOTE – Top eight qualifiers redrew for starting position

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POS	CAR	DRIVER/HOMETOWN	SPONSOR	TIME	SPEED
1	16	Mike Stefanik, Coventry R.I.	Diversified Metals/Ace Moldings Pontiac	18.158	99.130
2	36	Ted Christopher, Plainville Conn.	Al-Lee Installations Chevrolet	18.355	98.066
3	17	Glen Reen, Wilbraham Mass. *	Reen Orthodontics/Pep Boys Chevrolet	18.354	98.071
4	46	Eric Beers, Northampton Pa.	Reynold’s Auto Wrecking/Sunoco Chevrolet	18.168	99.075
5	1	Rob Summers, Vernon Conn.	Frasco Fuel/Hook & Ladder Chevrolet	18.316	98.275
6	4	Chuck Hossfeld, Ransomville N.Y.	Mystic Missile Dodge	18.352	98.082
7	99	Jamie Tomaino, Howell N.J.	J Co./Clean-Up Supply Chevrolet	18.376	97.954
8	28	Doug Coby, Milford Conn.	Ramar-Hall/Genesis Shocks Chevrolet	18.348	98.103
9	0	Danny Sammons, Hamilton N.J.	aarn.com/Cliff Nelson Chevrolet	18.378	97.943
10	3	Ryan Preece, Kensington Conn.	Davidson Co./Reynold’s Auto Wrecking Chevrolet	18.382	97.922
11	09	Bobby Grigas, III, Marshfield Mass.	Triple-G Scaffold Services Chevrolet	18.383	97.917
12	2	Todd Szegedy, Ridgefield Conn.	Xtra Mart/Wisk-Snuggle Ford	18.386	97.901
13	59	Matt Hirschman, Northampton Pa.	Ed Bennett Properties Chevrolet	18.386	97.901
14	10	Ed Flemke, Jr., Southington Conn.	Ron Bouchard Auto/Premier Kitchens Chevrolet	18.390	97.879
15	19	Jimmy Blewett, Howell N.J.	TS Haulers Chevrolet	18.404	97.805
16	79	Ronnie Silk, Norwalk Conn.	Hill Enterprises/Coors Light/Sunoco Pontiac	18.417	97.736
17	14	Reggie Ruggiero, Rocky Hill Conn.	Atlantic Sprinkler Ford	18.420	97.720
18	64	James Civali, Meriden Conn.	North End Auto Parts/Cos Central Auto Chevrolet	18.430	97.667
19	11	Anthony Sesely, Matawan N.J.	A-1 Auto Center Chevrolet	18.455	97.535
20	8	Glenn Tyler, Hampton Bays N.Y.	Sypher Const./Financial Fed. Credit Chevrolet	18.540	97.087
21	50	Kevin Goodale, Riverhead N.Y.	Riverhead Building Supply Chevrolet	18.574	96.910
22	93	Rowan Pennink, Huntingdon Valley Pa.	Monk Mechanics Hand Cleaner Chevrolet	18.608	96.733
23	06	Billy Pauch, Jr., Frenchtown N.J.	Greenfield Dodge Dodge	18.633	96.603
24	00	Frank Ruocco, Cheshire Conn.	Earth Technology/Sherm’s Towing Chevrolet	18.642	96.556
25	21	Richard Savary, Canton Mass.	Superior Oil/Pine Hill Service Chevrolet	18.649	96.520
26	77	Rick Fuller, Auburn Mass.	Toyota Certified Used Vehicles	18.652	96.504
27	33	Wade Cole, Riverton Conn.	Performance Engines/Kendall Oil Chevrolet	18.658	96.473
28	90	Renee Dupuis, Glastonbury Conn.	UIG/SFI/Featherlite Chevrolet	18.667	96.427
29	58	Eric Goodale, Riverhead N.Y. #	Riverhead Building Supply Chevrolet	18.942	95.027
30	12	Ken Heagy, Calverton N.Y. #	Buoy One Seafood/TS Haulers Ford	No Time	No Time
31	05	Joe Hartmann, Calverton N.Y. #	WMS Const./Charlie’s Collision Chevrolet	18.771	95.893
32	32	Tom Abele, Jr., Norwich Conn. *#	Synergyn/Crystal Auto Body Chevrolet	18.823	95.628
33	9	Jake Marosz, Middletown Conn. #	Middlesex Auto Center Chevrolet	19.260	93.458

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