Rain forces postponement of Seekonk Speedway’s Open Wheel Wednesday
Seekonk, MA — For the second consecutive year, Seekonk Speedway’s Open Wheel Wednesday has been postponed due to rain. With practice just completed, a light rain started to fall. The skies opened up a few minutes later the skies opened up, and with a forecast of continued rain and thunderstorms, management was forced to pull the plug.
Over 20 modifieds were on hand to try and wrestle the $10,000 grand prize from the Vendetti’s hands. Three former winners were on hand to become the first to repeat. Kirk Alexander, Vinnie Annarummo and Matt Hirschman were ready to fight with many top modifieds from the Northeast. The car that sat in Victory Lane the previous two years, Wayne Darling’s Furnace & Duct was on hand with a new shoe. Ted Christopher was behind the wheel, hoping to become the third driver in a row to wheel the #52 to the 10K prize. Also on hand was the DAV Fall Classic Modified winner, 7 time NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour Champion Mike Stefanik. Reigning Modified Racing Series Champion Jon McKennedy was looking to add this event to his mantle, as were Ryan Preece, Rowan Pennink, and Ronnie Silk, who were representing the NASCAR contingent. MRS regulars Todd Annarummo, Steve Masse, Louis Mechalides, Jimmy Kuhn, Max Zachem and Andy Seuss were on hand. Matt Hirschman and Chuck Hossfeld supported the ROC Modifieds, and Anthony Sesely, a regular at Wall Speedway and Mahoning Valley Speedway, made the trek from NJ. Jeff Malave and Dave Berghman were also on hand.
With the postponement, additional modified entries will be accepted for July 28, and the chance at 10 Grand.
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The NEMA Midgets were on hand for their first appearance, and ready to battle for the win. Favorites include Jeff Abold, Randy Cabral, Lou Cicconi, Adam Cantor Russ Stohr and Nokie Fornoro, all who have been in Seekonk’s Victory Lane.
21 Pro4 Modifieds graced the Action Track for the mid-week show. Cory Cleary was on hand to try and make it three in a row in the Open Wheel Wednesday. Mechanical issues plagued The Cub in practice, and the rain was a blessing for him. Also on hand, for the first time in over 15 years, the Meservey clan would be racing against each other. Dan Sr and Jr, and Doug will be battling against Norm Wrenn, Robin Berghman, Brian Vincent, Dave and Rob Richardi and many others.
The Showdown of Champions will also return for their 25 lap event. For the first time, several top names in New England racing will battle for supremacy. 14 Seekonk Championships will be represented by Vinnie Annarummo, Rick Martin and Fred Astle. NEMA standouts Lou Cicconi and Joey Payne, ISMA Champions Chris Perley and Russ Wood, NASCAR Modified Champions Mike Stefanik and Ted Christopher, and ARDC Champion John Heydenreich will be racing NEMA Lite machines that have been prepared for this event.
Action starts at 7pm. Adult admission is $25.00. For more information, check out seekonkspeedway.com.
Sources: Kevin Boucher/Seekonk Speedway PR