Brad Leighton Wins NH Governor’s Cup

By admin April 19, 2009 ACT LM Tour, Lee USA

Brad Leighton of Center Harbor, NH wins the New Hampshire Governor’s Cup 150. Leighton came from deep in the field starting 19^th to become the first qualifier for the ACT Invitational at New Hampshire Motor Speedway. The deciding battle of the race came on lap 130 when Leighton got by defending NH Governor’s Cup Champ Joey Pole of Hudson, NH. The two had to fight through heavy lap traffic due to a long green flag run from lap 52 to the finish.

Leighton said, “It’s a real honor to be the first qualifier for the New Hampshire Invitational. The Invitational is going to be a huge boost for the ACT series and attract tremendous regional exposure. And it’s great to be part of it.”

Rounding out the top five were Joey Pole, Scott Payea, Eddie MacDonald, and Quinny Welch. Coming home sixth was Ricky Wolf Jr., John Donahue, Wayne Helliwell Jr., Brian Hoar, followed by teammate Mike Olsen finishing in tenth.

Photo Galleries:
[2009 ACT Headshots] by Eric LaFleche
[2009 Race #1 at Lee Speedway] by Eric LaFleche

[ACT at Lee (NH) 2009] by Leif Tillotson

UNOFFICIAL FINISH
1. #55NH Brad Leighton
2. #97       Joey Polewarczyk, Jr.
3. #89       Scott Payea
4. #17       Eddie MacDonald
5. #78       Quinten Welch
6. #38NH Ricky Wolf Jr.
7. #26VT John Donahue
8. #27       Wayne Helliwell Jr.
9. #37       Brian Hoar
10.#32       Mike Olsen
11.#02NH Randy Potter
12.#3         Larry Gelinas
13.#40VT Eric chase
14.#55VT Brent Dragon
15.#6         Cris Michaud
16.#2         JR Baril
17.#38VT Tyler Cahoon
18.#80       Donald Theetge
19.#5         Jeremy Harclerode
20.#7ME   Glen Luce
21.#66       AJ Begin
22.#1         Mark Anzalone Jr.
23.#41       Pete Potvin III
24.#0        *Miles Chipman
25.#00       Bryan Kruczek
26.#71       Bobby Dragon
27.#42MA Jeff Zuidema
28.#02MA Fred Astle Jr.
29.#18      Jamie Fisher
30.#26ME Corey Morgan

Sources: ACT Tour PR