Coming Up this Weekend: Sunoco World Series
The 2010 NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour season will come to a close and a champion will be crowned this weekend in the Sunoco World Series of Speedway Racing at Thompson (Conn.) International Speedway.
Practice and qualifying for the Whelen Modified Tour is slated for Saturday with the race on Sunday. Results for both will be made available at their conclusion. In the meantime, any information surrounding the events throughout the race weekend at Thompson can be found at nascarhometracks.com and thompsonspeedway.com.
The Race: The Sunoco World Series will be the 14th and final race for the NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour in 2010, and the final of three events at Thompson International Speedway.
Race Date: Sunday, Oct. 3
Race Time: 3:30 p.m. ET
Race Distance: 150 laps / 93.75 miles
2009 Winner: Ted Christopher
2009 Polesitter: none (rain)
Event Schedule: Saturday – Practice 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Qualifying 2:30 p.m.; Sunday – Driver autograph session 2 p.m.
Track Contact: Russ Dowd – (860) 923-2280, pitcrew@thompsonspeedway.com
NASCAR PR Contact: Jason Cunningham – (704) 201-6658, jcunningham@nascar.com
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Notable Southern New England Drivers Entered:
Ted Christopher – Plainville, Conn.
James Civali – Meriden, Conn.
Doug Coby – Milford, Conn.
Ed Flemke Jr. – Southington, Conn.
Woody Pitkat – Stafford, Conn.
Ryan Preece – Berlin, Conn.
Bobby Santos – Franklin, Mass.
Ron Silk – Norwalk, Conn.
Mike Stefanik – Coventry, R.I.
Todd Szegedy – Ridgefield, Conn.
Entry List – As of 10/12
Sunoco World Series
NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour
Thompson International Speedway October 17, 2010
CAR DRIVER TEAM
1. 0 Ron Yuhas, Jr., Groton, Conn. Cliff Nelson/AARN Chevrolet
2. 1 Rob Summers, Vernon, Conn. Frasco Fuel Oil/Merrill Electric Chevrolet
3. 2 Todd Szegedy, Ridgefield, Conn. Wisk/Snuggle Ford
4. 3 Ryan Preece, Berlin, Conn. Cape Cod Copper/Mizzy/Riverview Chevrolet
5. 4 Bobby Santos, Franklin, Mass. “Mystic Missile” Dodge
6. 05 Joe Hartmann, Calverton, N.Y. USPA Nationwide Security Chevrolet
7. 5 Tom Rogers, Jr., Patchogue, N.Y. Frankie’s Towing Chevrolet
8. 6 Ron Silk, Norwalk, Conn. T.S. Haulers/Calverton Tree Farm Chevrolet
9. 7 Burt Myers, Walnut Cove, N.C. Capital Bank/Patterson’s Brand Ford
10. 8 Glenn Tyler, Hampton Bays, N.Y. Sypher Construction Chevrolet
11. 10 Ed Flemke, Jr., Southington, Conn. Ron Bouchard’s Autos/Kleer Lumber Chevrolet
12. 14 Jimmy Blewett, Howell, N.J. Ling Trucking/Atlantic Sprinkler Chevrolet
13. 16 Mike Stefanik, Coventry, R.I. Diversified Metals/R.B. Enterprises Pontiac
14. 17 Glen Reen, Wilbraham, Mass. “The People’s Car” Chevrolet
15. 18 Ken Heagy, Calverton, N.Y. Buoy One Seafood Ford
16. 26 Gary McDonald, Ronkonkoma, N.Y. Lakeland Landscape/TRC Electric Pontiac
17. 28 Woody Pitkat, Stafford, Conn. Ramar-Hall/TSI Harley-Davidson Chevrolet
18. 31 Tony Ferrante, Jr., New Hyde Park, N.Y. Ferrante Racing Chevrolet
19. 33 Wade Cole, Riverton, Conn. Perf. Engines/Kendall Oil/Ryan’s Oil Chevrolet
20. 36 Ted Christopher, Plainville, Conn. Al-Lee Installations Chevrolet
21. 38 Jake Marosz, Middletown, Conn. Perf. Engines/Kendall Oil/Ryan’s Oil Chevrolet
22. 39 Richie Pallai, Jr., Yorktown Heights, N.Y. * Bosch Spark Plugs Chevrolet
23. 45 Rick Gentes, Woonsocket, R.I. Tinio/Advance Concrete Cutting Chevrolet
24. 46 George Brunnhoelzl, III, W. Babylon, N.Y. Cape Cod Aggregates/J&R Pre-Cast Chevrolet
25. 50 Kevin Goodale, Riverhead, N.Y. Riverhead Building Supply Chevrolet
26. 51 Justin Bonsignore, Holtsville, N.Y. * M3 Technology Chevrolet
27. 52 Doug Coby, Milford, Conn. Furnace & Duct Supply Chevrolet
28. 54 Eric Berndt, Cromwell, Conn. North End Auto Parts Chevrolet
29. 58 Eric Goodale, Riverhead, N.Y. JT’s Lumber/Perimeters for the Home Chevrolet
30. 59 Chuck Hossfeld, Ransomville, N.Y. Ed Bennett Properties Chevrolet
31. 70 Andy Seuss, Hampstead, N.H. Rockingham Boat/MUA/Summit Sign Chevrolet
32. 76 Eric Beers, Northampton, Pa. John Blewett Inc./Ling Trucking Chevrolet
33. 79 James Civali, Meriden, Conn. Hill Enterprises/Coors Light/Sunoco Pontiac
34. 90 Renee Dupuis, Glastonbury, Conn. Union Insurance Group/SFI Chevrolet
35. 91 Richard Savary, Canton, Mass. Superior Oil/Alloy Wheel Repair Chevrolet
36. 93 Rowan Pennink, Huntingdon Valley, Pa. Monk Mechanics Hand Cleaner Chevrolet
37. 98 Erick Rudolph, Ransomville, N.Y. Mohawk N.E./Original Pizza Logs Chevrolet
38. 99 Jamie Tomaino, Howell, N.J. Supreme Manufacturing Chevrolet
* Sunoco Rookie of the Year Contender