Valenti Modified Racing Series Returns to Thompson this Week
THOMPSON, CT — The Valenti Modified Racing Series will return to the Thompson Speedway this Thursday, July 25. This week’s race will mark their second appearance of the VMRS at Thompson in 2013. However, their first race on May 15th, was cut short by rain after only one qualifying race had been completed.
Fans have been anxiously awaiting the return of the VMRS to Thompson. They are scheduled to run qualifying races and a 75-lap main event. This will be the 6th race of the season for the exciting touring Modifieds. Thus far, there has been only one repeat winner in this extremely competitive division. Tommy Barrett has collected two wins and, as a result, leads the VMRS point chase as they head to Thompson. Other Winners this year include Steve Massee, Rowan Pennink, Louie Michalides and Dwight Jarvis.
Joining the Valenti Modifieds will be Thompson’s own NASCAR Whelen All-American Series Sunoco Modifieds, Late Models, Lite Modifieds, Xtra Mart Limited Sportsman and Monster Mini Stocks. The Late Models will share in the Thursday night spotlight as they will compete in their longest race of the season. They are slated to run a 40-lap main.
Anyone still holding tickets for the rained-out May 15th race is urged to use them this week. The May 15th tickets are the official rain checks for this event. However, if those tickets are not used on July 25, they will be accepted for any Thompson race event of equal or lesser value.
Grandstands will open at 4 PM with racing at 6 PM. Complete details on the evening’s schedule of events are available on the Thompson web page. www.thompsonspeedway.com (click on NASCAR Racing in the upper right of the opening page) or go to www.thompsonspeedwayoval.com to reach the familiar Thompson web site directly. Fans can also follow the action at Thompson on both Facebook and twitter.
Sources: Russ Dowd/Thompson International Speedway PR
2013 Event Schedule: VMRS
Event Hashtag: #VMRS75
Thursday – July 25, 2013 Event Schedule
Feature Divisions:
Valenti Modified Racing Series 75 Laps
5 Nascar Whelen All-American Series Divisions:
Sunoco Modifieds 30 Laps
Late Models 40 Laps
Lite Modifieds 20 Laps
Ltd. Sportsman 20 Laps
Mini Stocks 15 Laps
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12:00 PM Registration & Pit Area Open
2:00 PM Grandstands Open
2:30 PM-3:30 PM VMRS Practice
3:30 PM-5:00 PM NWAAS Practice
Sunoco Modifieds
Limited Sportsman
Lite Modifieds
Late Models
Mini Stocks
5:15 PM NWAAS Driver’S Meeting
5:50 PM Pre-Race Ceremonies
6:00 PM VMRS Qualifying Heats
NWAAS Late Model Qualifying Heats
NWAAS Feature Races:
Sunoco Modifieds (30 Laps)
Limited Sportsman (20 Laps)
VMRS Consolation Race (If Necessary)
7:30 PM VMRS Autograph Session
Lite Modifieds (20 Laps)
Late Models (40 Laps)
Mini Stocks (15 Laps)
VMRS Feature Race (75 Laps)
Admission Price:
Adults: $25.00
Juniors: $5.00
Paddock Fee: $35.00