Stafford Motor Speedway Next Stop for VMRS Friday
STAFFORD SPRINGS, CT — The Valenti Modified Racing Series 10th Anniversary season continues this Friday night with a stop at the famed Stafford Motor Speedway, Stafford, CT.
The June 21 race, an 80-lap event, will be the first of three races this season at the half-mile facility.
Huntingdon Valley, PA, driver Rowan Pennink, and Tyngsboro, MA, veteran Louie Mechalides bring a tie in the point standings to Stafford. Each has 132 points. Pennink was a series winner at Stafford last season.
Tommy Barrett, of Millis, MA, in search of his first win this season, has moved to third in the early ranking based on two-top five finishes and a pair of top-ten finishes. The 18-year old sensation scored a win at Stafford last season.
Chris Pasteryak, of Lisbon, CT, will enter the inaugural 80-lap race. Richard Savary, of Canton, MA, Steven Masse, of Bellingham, MA, Todd Owen, of Somers, CT, Max Zachem, of Preston, CT, and Rob Goodenough, of Swanzey, NH, is expected. Goodenough will be making his 125th start on Friday night.
Stafford’s all-time winning modified driver Ted Christopher will enter the race.
“Been ready since Thompson, the car is all set and we’re looking forward to Friday,” said Christopher. The Plainville, CT, driver will pilot the Joe Brady # 00 car.
Main Grandstands open at 4:15 PM. VMRS qualifying races begin at 6:15 P.M.