Zcyh NEMA’s Best at Star; Barrows Rules in Lites
Epping, NH — John Zych Jr. went from third to first in one move en route to a convincing victory in the Northeastern Midget Association’s Marvin Rifchin Trophy Race Saturday night at Star Speedway.
Andy Barrows edged Carl Medeiros Jr. to claim NEMA Lites honors.
Coming from the ninth starting spot, Zych (Zych 9) took command moving past both Joey Payne Jr. (Breault 44) and Greg Stoehr (Stoehr 26b) on the back stretch on lap 10. Only a caution with 13 laps remaining interrupted Zych’s journey to his second career checkered.
Stoehr was second followed by Randy Cabral (Bertrand 47), Payne and Seth Carlson (Feigel 71), the latter coming from deep in the field after a host of problems earlier in the evening. Zych said the car was unchanged from the Boston Louie where he finished third.
Starting second, Payne grabbed the immediate lead but quickly found in battle with Stoehr. That battle continued after Zych’s dramatic move. Cabral, coming from ninth, became a factor just before the yellow, the trio running several car lengths behind the leader.
While Zych was clearly in control, Stoehr and Cabral did treat the fans to a classic duel over the final circuits.
The Barrows (Barrows 81) – Medeiros (Medeiros 50) battle was no less exciting. Medeiros caught Barrows with five laps remaining but couldn’t make the pass. Barrows is the fifth Lites winner this season.
RandyCabral (Cabral 35) was third in the Lites feature followed by P.J. Stergois (Stergois 11) and Logan Rayvals (Rayvals 94). Barrows
Stoehr and Payne won the NEMA heats while Barrows and Paul Bigelow prevailed in the Lites qualifiers.
NEMA and the Lites get a week off before getting back in action at the Iron Mike (Scrivani) Memorial at Monadnock Speedway on Saturday, June 22.
NEMA Nuggets – Zych’s second career win shortens the list of “one-time” NEMA winners to 43, a group that includes Boston Louie winner Doug Coby…Kevin Hutchens was the top rookie finisher in the Lites race for the fourth straight time…Defending champ Cabral has three straight podiums. Medeiros and Barrows have like figures in Lites competition.
NEMA FINISH: 1. John Zych Jr.,, 2. Greg Stoehr, 3. Randy Cabral, 4. Joey Payne, 5. Seth Carlson, 6. Todd Bertrand, 7. Russ Stoehr, 8. Anthony Marvuglio, 9. Jim Miller, 10. James Santa Maria, 11. Matt O’Brien, 12. Randy Bigelow, 13. Jon Gambuti, 14. Ian Cumens, 15. Michael Chambers, 16. Lee Bundy. DNS – Bethany Stoehr, Doug Cleveland, Paul Scally.
Lites Results: 1. Andy Barrows, 2. Carl Mediros Jr., 3. Randy Cabral, 4. P.J. Stergois, 5. Logan Rayvals, 6. Avery Stoehr, 7. Kevin Hutchens, 8. Danny Cugini, 9. Paul Bigelow, 10. P.J. Moniz, 11. Joe Cugini, 12. Richie Morocco, 13. Scott Bigelow, 14. Kevin Park.
Sources: Pete Zanardi/NEMA PR
NEMA MIDGETS – STAR – 6/8/13
Pos. # Driver Hometown Owner
1 9 John Zych Jr. Louisville, KY John Zych Sr.
2 26b Greg Stoehr Bridgewater, MA Greg Stoehr
3 47 Randy Cabral Plymouth, MA Tim Bertrand
4 44 Joey Payne Fairlawn, NJ Ed Breault
5 71 Seth Carlson Brimfield, CT Gene Feigel
6 39 Todd Bertrand Suffield, CT Bertrand Motorsports
7 45 Russ Stoehr Bridgewater, MA Dumo’s Desire Racing
8 38 Anthony Marvuglio E. Bridgewater, MA Tammy Bourbeau
9 3m Jim Miller Weymouth, MA Jim Miller
10 99 Jim Santa Maria Burlington, CT Susan Santa Maria
11 16 Matt O’Brien Wilmington, MA Jim O’Brien & Sons Engineering
12 13 Ryan Bigelow E. Hampton, CT Randy Bigelow
13 DNF 7ny Jon Gambuti Point Pleasant, NJ Allan Cantor
14 DNF 29 Ian Cumens Lydell, PA Bobby Seymour
15 DNF 21 Jim Chambers Atkinson, NH Mike Chambers
16 DNF 3t Lee Bundy Kennebunkport, ME Lee Bundy
17 DNS 5b Bethany Stoehr Bridgewater, MA MCI Racing/Greg Stoehr
18 DNS 30 Paul Scally Raynham, MA Paul Scally
19 DNS 77 Doug Cleveland Sudbury, MA Mike Luggelle
NEMA LITES – STAR – 6/8/13
Pos. # Driver Hometown Owner
1 81 Andy Barrows New Ipswitch, NH Dustin Anderson
2 50 Carl Medeiros, Jr. Westport, MA Carl Medeiros
3 35 Randy Cabral Plymouth, MA Glen Cabral
4 11 PJ Stergios Candia, NH Bill Stergios
5 94 Logan Rayvals Brockville, ONT Craig Rayvals
6 15a Avery Stoehr Lakeville, MA MCI Racing/Russ Stoehr
7 27 Kevin Hutchens * E. Waterboro, ME Dan Hutchens
8 51 Danny Cugini Marshfield, MA D. Cugini
9 31 Paul Bigelow Kensington, CT Randy Bigelow
10 18 DJ Moniz Fairhaven, MA David Moniz
11 41 Megan Cugini * Marshfield, MA D. Cugini
12 25 Richie Morocco * Plainville, MA Richard Morocco
13 DNF 33 Scott Bigelow E. Hampton, CT Randy Bigelow
14 DNF 52 Kevin Park Foxboro, MA Kevin Park
* Rookie