Williams Wins on Last Lap in Wild Finish at Loudon
Loudon, NH. – In a race that saw many lead changes, Tolland Ct’s Ronnie Williams made certain he’d be leading when it counted – on lap-50 and he did by about a foot, to capture his second win of the season in Sunday’s Valenti Modified Racing Series feature race at New Hampshire Motor Speedway, Loudon, NH. It was Williams second win this season with the series.
The race was part of the third annual New England Short Track Showdown
William’s bested Anthony Nocella, of Woburn MA, in a drag race to the checkered flag, with Jeff Gallup, of Feeding Hills, MA, who finished third, Chase Dowling, of Roxbury, CT, fourth, and Mike Willis Jr, Grantham, NH, rounding out the top five.
Williams on Saturday was forced from the second round of practice when the Casella #25 was sidelined with a blown engine.
The decision was made to return to Saugus, MA to replace the damaged motor. Upon return, Williams went out and won the opening heat race on Sunday.
The victory was worth $5000, 00
Four caution flags slowed the race on laps 2, 20, 39, and 42. A red flag was displayed on lap-20 after veteran driver Roy Seidell spun in turn two and was struck by Dave Etheridge who was running a strong race. Seidell after extrication was transported to a local hospital alert and conscious.
The Valenti Modified Racing Series next competes at Monadnock Speedway July 6
Order of Finish:
- Ronnie Williams
- Anthony Nocella
- Jeff Gallup
- Chase Dowling
- Mike Willis Jr
- Andrew Molleur
- Rob Richardi Jr
- Dylan Rock
- Derek Robbie
- CJ Bolton
- Brian Robie
- Donnie Lashua
- Max Zachem
- Brad Vanhouton
- Anthony Flannery
- Andy Shaw
- Dave Etheridge
- Todd Owen
- Cam Sontag
- Roy Seidell
- David Schneider
- Kevin Ianarelli
Sources: John Spence/VMRS PR