Live Updates: Thompson

[LongIslandJam]

I will be at the track Sunday, providing live updates for the good folks of TheChromeHorn.com. Linda Case has graciously stepped up to the plate to be my cell phone buddy and she will be keeping you guys and gals informed.

Expect the live updates to start hot and heavy around 3PM, Sunday, April 6.

See those attending tomorrow!:D:wave:

[CareyandCoffey]

I know it's not LIVE updates during the race But, You might find out some helpful info on setups and handling issues... The Carey and Coffey show will be doing a pre race show live from Thompson starting @ 10 am... A lot of guests stopping in... Chuck Hossfeld , Eddie Flemke Jr , and Mike Stefanik. . If you are not in the Danbury area and you don't get 940/1510 ESPN Radio. You can check us out online @ www.careyandcoffey.com .. We will be online from 10-12 live for prerace coverage of the Ice Breaker 150... Plus Coffey will ask one of these drivers a really stupid question. Like he always does. And Carey will mess up the name of the race 12 times during the show like he always does... CYA Sunday...


It’s like we say... “Winter is really over when the Mods take the green"

[RGeeProductions]

Hey guys!!!
Where will you be setting up?
I will be stopping by to say HI!!!!

[The Bullfather]

So is Chucky really going to be on? lol

Enjoy the races and I'll be checking out the live updates, driving up those numbers on website hits!!!

[Precision Auto]

Morning to all.........I'm sooooooooo ready to be a part of the first Whelen Modified Tour Race of the 2008 season. I would be remiss if I (Snow White!) didn't take the time, while there is time, to thank my seven dwarfs for their efforts in bringing this race to those who can't be there:

Richie - the boss
J.A. - my cell phone buddy from the track
Howie - photog with pictures for the gallery
Mary - photog married to Howie
Fran - photog and friend of many
TBax - Hampton Jitney carrier of fans to the track (and also 1/3 of the
Touched Trio
Axel - Also 1/3 of the Touched Trio who will, as the race starts, perhaps
chime in with his own brand of wit!
Forgot: Christina - Photographer for TCH

A special note for Lou - we're cheering on the lady Huskies in blue........

A safe race to all...........look for us around 3ish...........Linda

[Precision Auto]

Just received a call from J.A. at the track:

Skies are gray, it's definately a chilly day.

Features run so far:

Mini Stocks
Limited Sportsman
Thompson Modifieds

Nema Midgets are on the track now

Next features are:

Pro Stocks
Late Models
Sunoco Modifieds

Whelen Modified Tour :applause:

J.A. plans to call me:

1. When the cars are going out on the track
2. When the green flag waves :wave:
3. Every 10 laps or
4. When a caution is out

We'll do our best to get you the info I know you'd like to have.
Just a note on cautions: hopefully they will be few and far between.......that being said, I'll try to list cars involved and get a report to all as to how drivers are.

Be back around 3:00.......maybe sooner..........Linda and J.A.

[Precision Auto]

J.A. just called. They have changed the schedule. The Whelen Mods are on the track for their pre-race activities. Should be a go at 3:00.....

Back to you then..........Linda

[Precision Auto]

Change in schedule: The Pro Stocks are on the track.........then.......(fingers crossed!), the Whelen Mods........:cheers:

[Precision Auto]

Whelen Mods are taking their pace laps, should be two to go.......yeah :applause:

A reminder: the Top 6 redraw was:

09 - Grigas
79 - Silk
19 - Blewett
2 - Szegedy
28 - Civali
31 - Ferrante

I'll be back shortly.......thanks for joining us.........Linda

[Precision Auto]

After a winter of waiting, the green flag was thrown.....
I'll be waiting for updates as I sit by the phone!!!


I truly hope I'm better at updates than I am at poetry! :lol: Linda

[Precision Auto]

First caution came out on lap #7 - between the 21 (Savary) and the 12 (Heagy), in turns 3 & 4 - both drivers are okay.

Top 10 on Lap 7:

1. 09-Grigas
2. 79-Silk
3. 2 -Szegedy
4. 46- Beers
5. 19-Blewett
6. 31-Ferrante
7. 00-Santos
8. 10-Flemke
9. 4 -Hossfeld
10.58-Goodale

[Precision Auto]

Caution on Lap 16 - the 64 (Berndt) got turned around and collected:
58-Goodale
47-Storace
93-Pennink
99-Tomaino
77-Fuller
16-Stefanik

All drivers are okay, but the 16 of Stefanik looks to be done for the day.

Lots of cars are pitting......I'll be back in two minutes with another Top 10 rundown.

[Precision Auto]

Caution on Lap 23 - the 00 (Santos) spun and collected approx. half the field.

On the 2nd restart, after cars were towed or pitted, the #79 (Silk) was penalized for jumping the restart for the 2nd time and was given a drive-thru penalty.

Also crunched on the Lap 23 caution was the #74 (Bertuccio). It appears they are trying to make repairs to get back on the track.

I shall, once again, as things have changed up front attempt the Top 10...back in 2...........

[Precision Auto]

Lap 25, Top 10:

1. 2-Szegedy
2. 28-Civali
3. 31-Ferrante
4. 4-Hossfeld
5. 09-Grigas
6. 46-Beers
7. 19-Blewett
8. 36-Teddy
9. 14-Reggie
10. 10-Flemke

[Precision Auto]

Back to green on Lap 31 - another call upcoming on Lap 40..........

I hope I'm doing okay by all of you.......trying to put in names to make it a bit easier and definately letting you know about cautions, who was involved, etc.

Linda

[Precision Auto]

Lap 41 Top 10:

1. 28-Civali
2. 2 -Szegedy
3. 31-Ferrante
4. 4-Hosfeld
5. 10-Flemke
6. 19-Blewett
7. 14-Reggie
8. 36-Teddy
9. 09-Grigas
10. 46-Beers

[Precision Auto]

Caution Lap 45: the 53 (Paterson) spun in turn 4. He is fine.

Updates on a few cars from previous cautions:

#0- Sammons is done for the day
#00-Santos-they are behind the wall working on the car
#74-Bertuccio is done for the day
#99-Tamaino-they are working on the panard (sp?) bar

[Precision Auto]

Lap 63 Top 10:

1. 2-Szegedy
2. 31-Ferrante
3. 10-Flemke
4. 4-Hossfeld
5. 09-Grigas
6. 14-Reggie
7. 36-Teddy
8. 46-Beers
9. 28-Civali - pitted last caution to adjust the wedge
10. 59-Matt Hirschman

[Precision Auto]

Caution Lap 67 - 53 (Patterson) spun in turn 2 on his own. He's okay.

Lap 70: Cars that came in to pit:

2-Szegedy
3-Preece
5-Charlie Pasteryak
14-Reggie
19-Blewett
31-Ferrante
36-Teddy
46-Beers


Lap 70 Top 5:

10-Flemke
4-Hossfeld
09-Grigas
59-Matt Hirschman
05-Hartmann

[Precision Auto]

Caution Lap 74: 06 (Pauch) spun in 3 & 4. At that time the 31 (Ferrante was involved) as was the 46 (Beers) who hit the wall head on. All drivers are fine.

46-Beers is done for the day

Lap 74, Top 5:

10-Flemke
4-Hossfeld
59-Matt Hirschman
09-Grigas
05-Hartmann

Next time, we'll try for the Top 10, but between the cautions and updates, it's been just a wee bit hectic........hang in there, we appreciate it..........

[Precision Auto]

Lap 92, Top 10:

10-Flemke
4-Hossfeld
09-Grigas
05-Hartmann
32-Abele
28-Civali
2 -Szegedy
14-Reggie
93-Pennink
36-Teddy

A few notes:

31-Ferrante - out for the day
45-Rudolf - out for the day
59-Matt Hirschman - pitted for right front flat under caution

[Precision Auto]

Cars have been pulled onto pit road, red flag is out as it is starting to mist rather heavily.........

As soon as I get any word of the race being called I will be back.........

[Precision Auto]

Lap 92 - it's official - the #10 of Eddie Flemke, Jr. was declared the winner.

Congrats to Eddie, the crew and their sponsors.

J.A. is roaming the pits for us. If there is any further news, notes, etc. he'll give me a call, so check back later.

At some point, there will be a complete finish posted, so be on the lookout for that as well.

Thanks to all who checked in with us..........Linda, J.A. and Richie

[The Bullfather]

Thank you to Linda, Richie and J.A., I was following the whole time.:)

[Rabbit504]

Great job
Thank you

[Hillbilly79]

Has any one got the offical results for the icebreaker ?


Thanks, Hillbilly79

[RichKeator]

anyone got info on the NEMA wreck?

[Gil]

Driver was pronounced dead at Day Kimball Hospital. For further info checkout Hartford Courant on the web.


Thanks for doing the updates on today's race.

[Precision Auto]

Has any one got the offical results for the icebreaker ?


Thanks, Hillbilly79

Hillbilly 79: As soon as J.A. gets home, he's going to put together a front page article with results and highlights of the race today. Stop back in an hour or two..........thanks.......Linda, J.A. and Richie

[Hillbilly79]

Thank you and I will be shure to look in a little bit. Thanks for the update Precision Auto.


Thanks, Hillbilly79

[catfish]

Thanks guys

[cornellsgt12]

http://localracing.nascar.com/node/431

[LongIslandJam]

The unofficial results have been posted on the front page of TheChromeHorn.com

Thank you everyone for checking in. I am glad we could bring a piece of the action to those who couldn't make the ride out to Thompson.

Stay tuned for our next live updates at the next NWMT race - the Spring Sizzler.

Thanks once again,

[RGeeProductions]

Thanks JA and Linda. You guys made this happen.
Thanks Howie, Mary, Fran and Christina for photos.
No thank you's to mother nature.
THE INFIELD WAS COLD!!!!!