Lindeman’s First Truck Win at Thompson Speedway
Andy Lindeman of Poestenkill, NY, came on late in the New England Truck Series (NETS) feature event to score the victory. The NETS had a short field but there was no shortage of action; especially in the early going. The #16 Lee-Boy sponsored Chevy of Willy Auchmoody, took advantage of his front row starting position to show the way from the drop of the green flag.
The #83 FEB sponsored Chevy of Gee Perry had rocketed from his fourth starting position to run second on the opening lap, immediately, Perry was locked in a heated battle for the lead with Auchmoody.
Starting the feature from the back, the # 0 New England ATV sponsored Chevy of Howard Hurricane Payne, wasted no time in pursuit of the third position in tow with Perry. Coming out of turn four, on lap four, Payne moved up into second position with Perry on his inside in third, making contact sending Payne into the infield putting him down two laps.
By lap eleven, Perry watched his great night fall by the wayside as he pulled his truck down pit road with mechanical trouble.
With Auchmoody leading the race, he immediately had his hands full with the # 3 sponsored Wells Communication Chevy of Andy Lindeman; who poured it on in the late stages of the event. Auchmoody and Lindeman went door-to-door for several laps before Lindeman finally took over the top spot. Once out front, Lindeman cruised out to a sizeable advantage. The #85 East Hampton Auto Parts sponsored Chevy of Greg Butler, Jr. was able to make his way by Auchmoody over the final stages of the feature. The point leader cruised to the checkers to extend his point lead. Butler came home second ,followed by Auchmoody, Derek Chriss, and Howard Payne.Chriss, and Howard Payne. Next race Friday August 27 Albany/Saratoga, NY combo race. For more information, go to www.newenglandtruckseries.com.
Sources: Lorraine Pard/NETS PR