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06-18-2007, 10:12 AM
NEMA Sure to Excite at Waterford This Saturday
This Saturday, June 23, 2007, the Northeastern Midget Association (NEMA) heads to the Waterford Speedbowl in Waterford, CT, for the second of four visits scheduled at the facility for the 2007 season. In the season opener, the Bertrand Motorsports team dominated with a one-two punch by winner Lou Cicconi, Jr. of Aston , PA , and runner-up Randy Cabral of Plymouth , MA . The Club hopes to avoid another knock-out punch by Mother Nature and run the Speedbowl race on schedule. The 2007 season has been plagued by rain and the Club is hoping for a sunny weekend when they head to one of the most competitive facilities on their schedule.
For many years, the historic shoreline oval has been the site of many exciting Midget races. In recent years, the likes of Cabral, Joey Payne, Ben Seitz and Bobby Santos have provided the thrills. Veteran Nokie Fornoro has been outstanding in recent visits to the Speedbowl but have had to chase the Club’s young lions.
The Bertrand Motorsports Team would like nothing more than a repeat of their April feat; however, Payne has proved to be a worthy opponent for the “Super Team� with a podium finish in the opener and a victory at All-Star Speedway last month. Defending Series Champion, Ben Seitz was a three-time race winner at Waterford in 2005 but was shut out of victory lane at the Speedbowl in 2006. Without a win to his credit in the short season thus far, the ultra-competitive Seitz is undoubtedly very hungry for a win this weekend.
Pete Pernesiglio of Lake Grove , NY , cannot be counted out either. This former NEMA winner has put together two very strong runs this season and looks poised to make his return to victory lane. Adam Cantor and Ryan Dolan are looking to end winless streaks as well.
In 2005, Tim Heath scored his first career win at the Speedbowl. Other likely candidates to score their first victory at the shoreline oval include Shane Hammond and Erica Santos. The famous #29 of the Seymour Family has visited victory lane a number of times at the Speedbowl in recent years with the likes of Randy Cabral and Bobby Santos at the helm. Rookie contender Aaron Wall could join the ranks of both categories.
On Saturday, the Northeastern Midget Association will join a full-slate of NASCAR Whelen All-American Series competition featuring SK Modifieds, Late Models, Sportsman and Mini Stocks. All the action gets underway on Saturday with practice at 2:30 PM. (Pit gates open at 1:00 PM).
Grandstands open at 3:00 PM with general admission for adults at $14.00. Children are admitted for $5.00. Qualifying begins at 5:00 PM and includes 10-lap heat races for the NEMA Midgets. Features will go green at 7:00 PM.
For more information on the Waterford Speedbowl visit www.speedbowl.com (http://www.speedbowl.com). For a comprehensive look at the Northeastern Midget Association log on to www.nemaracing.com (http://www.nemaracing.com).
Dale Wolbrink/racinpr
This Saturday, June 23, 2007, the Northeastern Midget Association (NEMA) heads to the Waterford Speedbowl in Waterford, CT, for the second of four visits scheduled at the facility for the 2007 season. In the season opener, the Bertrand Motorsports team dominated with a one-two punch by winner Lou Cicconi, Jr. of Aston , PA , and runner-up Randy Cabral of Plymouth , MA . The Club hopes to avoid another knock-out punch by Mother Nature and run the Speedbowl race on schedule. The 2007 season has been plagued by rain and the Club is hoping for a sunny weekend when they head to one of the most competitive facilities on their schedule.
For many years, the historic shoreline oval has been the site of many exciting Midget races. In recent years, the likes of Cabral, Joey Payne, Ben Seitz and Bobby Santos have provided the thrills. Veteran Nokie Fornoro has been outstanding in recent visits to the Speedbowl but have had to chase the Club’s young lions.
The Bertrand Motorsports Team would like nothing more than a repeat of their April feat; however, Payne has proved to be a worthy opponent for the “Super Team� with a podium finish in the opener and a victory at All-Star Speedway last month. Defending Series Champion, Ben Seitz was a three-time race winner at Waterford in 2005 but was shut out of victory lane at the Speedbowl in 2006. Without a win to his credit in the short season thus far, the ultra-competitive Seitz is undoubtedly very hungry for a win this weekend.
Pete Pernesiglio of Lake Grove , NY , cannot be counted out either. This former NEMA winner has put together two very strong runs this season and looks poised to make his return to victory lane. Adam Cantor and Ryan Dolan are looking to end winless streaks as well.
In 2005, Tim Heath scored his first career win at the Speedbowl. Other likely candidates to score their first victory at the shoreline oval include Shane Hammond and Erica Santos. The famous #29 of the Seymour Family has visited victory lane a number of times at the Speedbowl in recent years with the likes of Randy Cabral and Bobby Santos at the helm. Rookie contender Aaron Wall could join the ranks of both categories.
On Saturday, the Northeastern Midget Association will join a full-slate of NASCAR Whelen All-American Series competition featuring SK Modifieds, Late Models, Sportsman and Mini Stocks. All the action gets underway on Saturday with practice at 2:30 PM. (Pit gates open at 1:00 PM).
Grandstands open at 3:00 PM with general admission for adults at $14.00. Children are admitted for $5.00. Qualifying begins at 5:00 PM and includes 10-lap heat races for the NEMA Midgets. Features will go green at 7:00 PM.
For more information on the Waterford Speedbowl visit www.speedbowl.com (http://www.speedbowl.com). For a comprehensive look at the Northeastern Midget Association log on to www.nemaracing.com (http://www.nemaracing.com).
Dale Wolbrink/racinpr