Jarvis Brothers Carry Home Torch to Thunder Road Sunday
Barre, VT — Two long time racers from Ascutney, Vermont would like nothing more than to win in front of their home state crowd this weekend when the ground pounding True Value Modified Racing Series rolls into Barre, Vermont’s., historic Thunder Road International Speed bowl, Sunday May 24, as part of the 47th annual Mekkelsen RV Memorial Day Classic Doubleheader. The race is the third event of a 15 race schedule and the second appearance there by the sixth year series. Last years race was highly competitive in front of the largest crowd ever to see a TVMRS event.
Dwight Jarvis, 2006 TVMRS champion, and Brother Peter, 2007 TVMRS Rookie 0f the Year, will lead a strong contingent of open wheeled modified race cars to the legendary race track for the special holiday weekend program.
In last years inaugural race, the first for modified race cars in over 40 years, Dwight finished second with Peter third, behind winner Kirk Alexander, W. Swanzey, NH. Alexander will return to T-Road to defend his race title.
Additional expected entries include 2008 series champion, Chris Pasteryak, Lisbon, CT; Monadnock Speedway winner Rob Goodenough, W. Swanzey, NH; Ed Dachenhausen, Danbury, CT; Mike Douglas JR, Auburn, NH; Rowan Pennink, Huntington Valley, PA; current point leader Jon McKennedy, E. Chelmsford, MA; Mike Holdridge, Madison, CT; and Sean Bodreau, Claremont, NH to name a few.
This year’s race will be a one day event. 12 lap qualifying heats and a 15 lap consolation race will determine the starting lineup for the 100 lap feature.
The ACT Late Models will also compete in a 100 lap event. Gates open for fans at 10:00. Post time is 1:30. Admission will be $20 Adult; $5 for children (6-12); and $40 for a family of four.
Sources: John Spence/TVMRS PR