QUALIFYING: Preece, Fuller Take Poles
Fields Set For Whelen Modified Tour Races At Thompson
THOMPSON, Conn. – In UNOH Showdown qualifying at Thompson International Speedway on Saturday, Ryan Preece captured the pole for the NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour and Rob Fuller won the pole for the NASCAR Whelen Southern Modified Tour.
Preece of Berlin, Conn., lapped the .625-mile oval in 18.828 seconds at an average speed of 119.503 mph, to earn his fourth pole at Thompson, his fifth pole of the year and the 11th of his career.
With just one previous start in the Whelen Southern Modified Tour and 11 starts in the Whelen Modified Tour – Fuller of Boylston, Mass., had a lap of 18.947 seconds (118.752 mph) in taking his first career pole.
Justin Bonsignore had the second quickest lap among NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour drivers – followed by Bobby Santos, Doug Coby and Rowan Pennink. Rounding out the top 10 were Todd Szegedy, Ted Christopher, Mike Stefanik, Ron Silk and Eric Beers.
In NASCAR Whelen Southern Modified Tour qualifying, meanwhile, Tim Brown was second quickest at 19.090 seconds (117.863 mph). Andy Seuss was third fastest, with Steve Masse fourth and Burt Myers fifth. They were followed by Danny Bohn, George Brunnhoelzl III, Matt Hirschman, John Smith and Jason Myers.
Each of the tours will complete in a 75-lap championship race on Sunday, followed by the UNOH Showdown. The Green Pointe Energy Southern 75 for the NASCAR Whelen Southern Modified Tour is slated to start at 1:45 p.m. ET and the Town Fair Tire Northern 75 for the NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour is set for 2:30 p.m. The top finishers will transfer to the UNOH Showdown, which is slated for 5:30 p.m.
NWMT QUALIFYING RESULTS | NWSMT QUALIFYING RESULTS
NWMT Thompson 9/9/12 Qualifying
POS CAR DRIVER TEAM TIME SPEED
1 16 Ryan Preece, Berlin, Conn. East West Marine/Diversified Metals Ford 18.828 119.503
2 51 Justin Bonsignore, Holtsville, N.Y. M3 Technology Chevrolet 18.834 119.465
3 44 Bobby Santos, Franklin, Mass. ImperialCars.com/Tinio Corp. Chevrolet 18.891 119.104
4 52 Doug Coby, Milford, Conn. Reynolds Auto Wrkg/Furnace & Duct Chevrolet 18.891 119.104
5 93 Rowan Pennink, Huntingdon Valley, Pa. Monk Mechanics Hand Cleaner Chevrolet 18.904 119.022
6 2 Todd Szegedy, Ridgefield, Conn UNOH/Dunleavy Repair Ford 18.936 118.821
7 3 Ted Christopher, Plainville, Conn. Cape Cod Copper/Silver Dollar Const. Chevrolet 18.949 118.740
8 66 Mike Stefanik, Coventry, R.I. Cady's Tavern/Town Line Farms Ford 18.951 118.727
9 6 Ron Silk, Norwalk, Conn. Calverton Tree Farm/T.S. Haulers Chevrolet 18.998 118.434
10 45 Eric Beers, Northampton, Pa. Horwith Freightliner/John Blewett Inc Ford 19.009 118.365
11 46 Eric Berndt, Cromwell, Conn. Cape Cod Agts/North End Auto Parts Chevrolet 19.010 118.359
12 79 Jon McKennedy, Chelmsford, Mass Hill Enterprises/Coors Light Pontiac 19.022 118.284
13 4 Donny Lia, Jericho, N.Y. Mystic Missile Racing Dodge 19.030 118.234
14 76 Jimmy Blewett, Howell, N.J. John Blewett Inc./Ling Trucking Chevrolet 19.042 118.160
15 28 Ed Flemke, Jr., Southington, Conn Ron Bouchard's Autos/Raceworks TV Chevrolet 19.053 118.092
16 64 Ron Yuhas, Jr., Groton, Conn. Fast Track Elect./Complete Const. Chevrolet 19.056 118.073
17 39 Richie Pallai, Jr., Yorktown Heights, N.Y. Bosch Spark Plugs Chevrolet 19.088 117.875
18 07 Patrick Emerling, Orchard Park, N.Y. Emerling Chevrolet Dealership Chevrolet 19.091 117.857
19 58 Eric Goodale, Riverhead, N.Y. Riverhead Building Supply Chevrolet 19.093 117.844
20 88 Bryon Chew, Mattituck, N.Y. Buzz Chew Chevrolet/Elbow East Chevrolet 19.138 117.567
21 99 Jamie Tomaino, Howell, N.J. Supreme Manufacturing Chevrolet 19.196 117.212
22 18 Ken Heagy, Calverton, N.Y. Buoy One Seafood/MacLad Drywall Chevrolet 19.351 116.273
23 33 Wade Cole, Riverton, Conn. Perf Engines/Kendall Oil/Ryan's Chevrolet 19.711 114.149
24 38 Brian Schofield, Monson, Mass. Perf Engines/Kendall Oil/Ryan's Chevrolet 20.265 111.029
NWSMT Thompson 9/9/12 Qualifying
POS CAR DRIVER TEAM TIME SPEED
1 71 Rob Fuller, Boylston, Mass. Draco Springs Ford 18.947 118.752
2 02 Tim Brown, Cana, Va. Hayes Jewelers/T&C Mtrspts Chevrolet 19.090 117.863
3 11 Andy Seuss, Hampstead, N.H. Phoenix Pre-Owned Chevrolet Chevrolet 19.112 117.727
4 13 Steve Masse, Bellingham, Mass. * R&R Landscaping Chevrolet 19.235 116.974
5 1 Burt Myers, Walnut Cove, N.C. Citrusafe/NAPA/Adams Towing Ford 19.271 116.756
6 65 Danny Bohn, Freehold, N.J. * Rifenburg Const/Rustoleum Chevrolet 19.292 116.629
7 09 George Brunnhoelzl, III, West Babylon, N.Y. Phoenix Pre-Owned Chevrolet Chevrolet 19.298 116.592
8 50 Matt Hirschman, Northampton, Pa. Heritage Wide Plank Flooring Chevrolet 19.301 116.574
9 25 John Smith, Mount Airy, N.C. Havoline Plus/Shady Grady Racing Chevrolet 19.345 116.309
10 4 Jason Myers, Walnut Cove, N.C. Trantham Moorefield/Wendell Edwards Ford 19.349 116.285
11 59 Renee Dupuis, Glastonbury, Conn Ed Bennett Properties Chevrolet 19.409 115.926
12 77 Gary Putnam, Concord, N.C. Stock Car Steel Chevrolet 19.414 115.896
13 51 Kyle Ebersole, Hummelstown, Pa. * Ebersole Excavating Inc Ford 19.431 115.794
14 76 Jimmy Zacharias, Candor, N.Y. * Wilbur Auto Sales Chevrolet 19.475 115.533
15 7 Thomas Stinson, Chester, Va. Cowardin Jewelers/United Solar/Dennis' Towing Chevrolet 19.516 115.290
16 9 AJ Winstead, Richmond, Va. * Health Diagnostic Chevrolet 19.542 115.137
17 73 Cole Powell, Mt. Brydges, Ontario, Canada * Copp's Buildall/Tricar/Fountain Chevrolet 19.560 115.031
18 40 Frank Fleming, Mount Airy, N.C. Autos By Nelson/Lewisville Motors Ford 19.634 114.597
19 55 Ken Bouchard, Fitchburg, Mass. Ron Bouchard's Auto Stores Chevrolet 19.659 114.451
20 37 Joe Scarbrough, Richmond, Va. * Dreadnought Shaving/Atlantic Solar Chevrolet 19.726 114.063
21 80 Michael Speeney, Newtown, Pa. * MRI Graphics Chevrolet 19.980 112.613
* Sunoco Rookie of the Year contender
Sources: Kevin W. Green/NASCAR PR