Classical Music: Granite State Pro Stock Series Tunes Up for Star Classic
EPPING, NH – The Granite State Pro Stock Series will travel to Star Speedway, on September 12, for the tenth event on the schedule, the Star Classic.
The Star Classic is the second time the Granite State Pro Stock Series (GSPSS) has visited Star Speedway in 2015, and will be the seventh time the series has held a race at the facility since the tour’s inception in 2012.
Derek Griffith, fresh off his first attempt to qualify for the Oxford 250, leads the championship points entering the event. Griffith enjoys a 30-point lead over Barry Gray, with just two races remaining.
The Star Classic does have a special place in Griffith’s heart, as the Hudson, NH resident continued “We know some people that run open-wheel cars. Jon McKennedy is a former Star Classic champion, and the McKennedy crew is always helping us out. It means a lot.”
Griffith is excited for a chance to be crowned champion of the series, and is looking forward to the challenge at Star and the final race, at New London-Waterford Speedbowl. He explained “I honestly enjoy racing at places I have never been. I just seem to find a rhythm, or a way around the track, and just get comfortable. We shall see, I’m pretty excited.”
Another driver ready for the challenge at Star Speedway, Tommy O’Sullivan is searching for another top 10 finish at the Epping, NH raceway. Even though O’Sullivan has three top 10 finishes at Star Speedway, he understands how precise a driver must be with the technical layout of the track.
O’Sullivan talked about the tricky corners, saying “You have to roll the center well, and pick up the gas, and not lose drive off.”
Even with the prestige of being the Star Classic weekend, O’Sullivan doesn’t let it bother him. Tommy claims “I don’t approach it any different. We just try to put on a good show for the fans, and avoid any messes.”
The GSPSS drivers will have to fend off last year’s Pro All Stars Series champion, as DJ Shaw has entered the event. Also entered into the event is two-time “King of the Road” Nick Sweet, series wins leader Matt Frahm, and local favorite Joey Squeglia, Jr.
This is the second consecutive year the GSPSS has run on the Star Classic weekend.
The Star Classic takes place September 12 at Star Speedway. Gates open at 11AM, practice begins at 1PM, with qualifying scheduled to start at 4PM. For more information on the Granite State Pro Stock Series, visit www.gspss.net.
Sources: Mike Parks/GSPSS PR