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07-03-2008, 10:38 PM
Rookie Derek Ramstrom of Worcester, MA, showed the prowess of a veteran when he drove his Innovative Business Systems #35 to victory lane for his third straight victory. Steve Desmarias took advantage of his pole starting position and a heated battle for the second position to run out to a sizeable advantage in the opening stages of the event.
Ramstrom, up from his sixth starting spot, meticulously worked his way toward the front; picking off cars one by one. By halfway, Ramstrom was second and headed for the leader.
On lap 16, Ramstrom got alongside Desmarias for the lead. The two went side-by-side for a pair of laps before Ramstrom could get the edge at the stripe to complete lap 18. Dave Berghman had caught the leaders during their battle.
On lap 21, Berghman was able to make the pass on Desmarais for second. The front three got strung out over the final stage of the event. Ramstrom ran alone at the head of the pack. The best battle on the field was for the sixth position between Wrenn, Macedonio and Fred Astle. Contact by Macedonio sent Wrenn spinning to bring out the event’s first caution on lap 26.
The restart was of little consequence to Ramstrom, who streaked to consecutive victories. Berghman came home second. The top five were shuffled after post-race technical inspection. Apparent third and fourth place finishers, Desmarias and George Bessette were penalized positions. Jeff Connors, Macedonio, and Fred Astle ultimately rounded out the top five.
Conrad Cote of Lisbon, CT, came out on the winning end of a heated battle with Jeff Zuidema. The event, which was postponed for a short rain-delay following the TIS Modified event, was worth the wait. Mark Jenison started from the point but Cote was the early leader. The man on the move was Tom O’Sullivan, who moved into third after a pair of laps. It was a three car battle for third with Jenison, Rick Gentes, and Jeff Zuidema. The front duo was able to break away as the three battled.
Zuidema was able to get by Jenison on lap 8 and set sail for Gentes. He took the third spot away from Gentes on lap 11. Almost immediately, Zuidema had reeled in O’Sullivan. He made quick work of the runner-up. Once in second, Zuidema settled in search of the lead.
At halfway, Cote had built up a half straightaway advantage. Zuidema was chopping away at the lead while O’Sullivan, Gentes, and Marc Palmisano waged war for third.
On lap 17, Zuidema sent his #37 deep into the low groove of turn four trying to make a bid on Cote. Zuidema got out of shape giving Cote a slight advantage again. Lap-after-lap Zuidema dogged the leader.
With two laps to go Zuidema tried Cote again exiting turn four. Again, Cote was up to the challenge. The leaders made slight contact exiting turn four heading for the white flag. Cote was able to maintain the lead. Zuidema gave it one last ditch effort exiting turn two but Cote could not be headed; taking home his first win of the season.
Thursday night was sweet redemption for Ernie LaRose of Plainfield, MA, who rebounded from early season heartache to score a popular victory in Limited Sportsman. The division treated the fans to a heated battle for the top spot. Pole sitter Randy Jurcik had his hands full from the drop of the green flag with the charges of Larose, Joe Arena, and Tommy Shea.
Arena made a bold move on the backstretch moving from fourth into the second spot. On lap 8, Arena was the new leader. LaRose made quick work of the competition to move into the second spot. His march to the front continued as he reeled in the leader Arena. The two went side-by-side for several laps before taking sole possession of the lead on lap 11.
Scott Sundeen came charging into contention with Ed Puleo also taking chase. In the closing laps, the action heated up once again behind leader LaRose. Sundeen bested Arena taking Puleo along for the ride. In the final lap, the battle for the fifth went right down to the wire between Larry Barnett and Jesse Gleason. In a photo finish it was Barnett who was awarded the fifth position over Gleason.
Tim Taylor of Wauregan, CT, turned in a dominating performance to score his first victory of the 2008 season. Taylor is the fifth different winner in as many weeks in the Mini Stock division.
Steve Michalski took the lead early in the Mini Stock main event; however, his lead was short-lived after relinquishing the lead to Tim Taylor on lap four. Once out front, Taylor immediately began to extend his advantage on the field. After a lap one altercation, point leader Mike Romano was mired deep in traffic. By halfway, Romano was inside the top ten.
It was a three-car battle for second between Steve Michalski, Danny Fields, and Scott Michalski in the closing laps. Fields waited for two-to-go to make his move on Steve Michalski to take over second. Brother Scott stole the spot away from Steve heading to the checkers, relegating Scott to fourth. A hard-charging Romano completed the top five. By virtue of his victory, Taylor also earned a guaranteed starting spot in the Four-Cylinder Nationals schedule for July 27th at Beech Ridge Motor Speedway in Scarborough, ME.
NEMA Midget Feature Finish (Top-Five): Randy Cabral, Plymouth, MA; 2. Bobby Santos, III, Franklin, MA; 3. Erica Santos, Franklin, MA; 4. Nokie Fornoro, Stroudsburg, PA; 5. Joey Payne, Jr., Fairlawn, NJ.
SK Modified 25-Lap Make-Up Feature (Top Ten): 1. Jimmy Blewett, Howell, NJ; 2. Bert Marvin, Waterford, CT; 3. Danny Cates, Chaplin, CT; 4. Todd Ceravolo, Gales Ferry, CT; 5. Bobby Grigas, III, Marshfield, MA; 6. Kerry Malone, Needham, MA; 7. Keith Rocco, Wallingford, CT; 8. Ricky Shawn, Bradford, CT; 9. Danny LaJeunesse, Norwich, CT; 10. Buddy Charette, Woodstock, CT.
SK Modified 30-Lap Feature Finish (Top Ten): 1. Jimmy Blewett, Howell, NJ; 2. Keith Rocco, Wallingford, CT; 3. Kerry Malone, Needham, MA; 4. Woody Pitkat, Stafford, CT; 5. Todd Ceravolo, Gales Ferry, CT; 6. Tommy Cravenho, Raynham, MA; 7. Buddy Charette, Woodstock, CT: 8. Ricky Shawn, Bradford, CT; 9. Josh Sylvester, Lebanon, CT; 10. Danny Cates, Chaplin, CT.
Pro Stock Feature Finish (Top Ten): 1. Derek Ramstrom, Worcester, MA; 2. Dave Berghman, Seekonk, MA; 3. Jeff Connors, Ellington, CT; 4. Jay Macedonio, Somerset, MA; 5. Fred Astle, Jr., Westport, MA; 6. Jim Banfield, S. Glastonbury, CT; 7. Nick Ribbe, Kingston, MA; 8. Dave Silvia, Warwick, RI; 9. Norm Wrenn, Nashua, NH; 10. Greg Nanigian, Braintree, MA.
Late Model Feature Finish (Top Ten): 1. Conrad Cote, Lisbon, CT; 2. Jeff Zuidema, N. Brookfield, MA; 3. Marc Palmisano, Hadley, MA; 4. Tommy O’Sullivan, Springfield, MA; 5. Rick Gentes, Woonsocket, RI; 6. Pete Yetman, Peru, MA; 7. John Materas, Voluntown, CT; 8. Mark Jenison, Danielson, CT; 9. Jay Stuart, Preston, CT; 10. Mark Oliveira, Blackstone, MA.
Limited Sportsman Feature Finish (Top Ten): 1. Ernie Larose, Plainfield, CT; 2. Scott Sundeen, Douglas, MA; 3. Ed Puleo, Branford, CT; 4. Joe Arena, Bristol, CT; 5. Larry Barnett, Ledyard, CT; 6. Jesse Gleason, Lisbon, CT; 7. Randy Jurcik, Chaplin, CT; 8. Jay Sundeen, Douglas, MA; 9. Joe Campbell, Moosup, CT; 10. Paul Palen, Pelham, NH.
TIS Modified Feature Finish (Top Ten): 1. Leo Oliveira, Raynham, MA; 2. R.J. Marcotte, Millville, MA; 3. Kurt Vigeant, Oxford, MA; 4. Brian Tagg, Oxford, MA; 5. Jesse Berthiaume, Mendon, MA; 6. Dennis Legere, N. Reading, MA; 7. Shane Michalski, Woodstock, CT; 8. Tim Sullivan, S. Windsor, CT; 9. Cam McDermott, Scituate, RI; 10. Richie Ferriera, Raynham, MA.
Mini Stock Feature Finish (Top Ten): 1. Tim Taylor, Wauregan, CT; 2. Danny Fields, Deep River, CT; 3. Scott Michalski, S. Killingly, CT; 4. Steve Michalski, Dayville, CT; 5. Mike Romano, Glendale, RI; 6. Mike Viens, Seekonk, MA; 7. Chuck Rogers, Quaker Hill, CT; 8. Glynn Roy, Sterling, CT; 9. Eric Bourgeois, E. Haddam, CT; 10. Fred Michalski, Dayville, CT.
Russ Dowd
Ramstrom, up from his sixth starting spot, meticulously worked his way toward the front; picking off cars one by one. By halfway, Ramstrom was second and headed for the leader.
On lap 16, Ramstrom got alongside Desmarias for the lead. The two went side-by-side for a pair of laps before Ramstrom could get the edge at the stripe to complete lap 18. Dave Berghman had caught the leaders during their battle.
On lap 21, Berghman was able to make the pass on Desmarais for second. The front three got strung out over the final stage of the event. Ramstrom ran alone at the head of the pack. The best battle on the field was for the sixth position between Wrenn, Macedonio and Fred Astle. Contact by Macedonio sent Wrenn spinning to bring out the event’s first caution on lap 26.
The restart was of little consequence to Ramstrom, who streaked to consecutive victories. Berghman came home second. The top five were shuffled after post-race technical inspection. Apparent third and fourth place finishers, Desmarias and George Bessette were penalized positions. Jeff Connors, Macedonio, and Fred Astle ultimately rounded out the top five.
Conrad Cote of Lisbon, CT, came out on the winning end of a heated battle with Jeff Zuidema. The event, which was postponed for a short rain-delay following the TIS Modified event, was worth the wait. Mark Jenison started from the point but Cote was the early leader. The man on the move was Tom O’Sullivan, who moved into third after a pair of laps. It was a three car battle for third with Jenison, Rick Gentes, and Jeff Zuidema. The front duo was able to break away as the three battled.
Zuidema was able to get by Jenison on lap 8 and set sail for Gentes. He took the third spot away from Gentes on lap 11. Almost immediately, Zuidema had reeled in O’Sullivan. He made quick work of the runner-up. Once in second, Zuidema settled in search of the lead.
At halfway, Cote had built up a half straightaway advantage. Zuidema was chopping away at the lead while O’Sullivan, Gentes, and Marc Palmisano waged war for third.
On lap 17, Zuidema sent his #37 deep into the low groove of turn four trying to make a bid on Cote. Zuidema got out of shape giving Cote a slight advantage again. Lap-after-lap Zuidema dogged the leader.
With two laps to go Zuidema tried Cote again exiting turn four. Again, Cote was up to the challenge. The leaders made slight contact exiting turn four heading for the white flag. Cote was able to maintain the lead. Zuidema gave it one last ditch effort exiting turn two but Cote could not be headed; taking home his first win of the season.
Thursday night was sweet redemption for Ernie LaRose of Plainfield, MA, who rebounded from early season heartache to score a popular victory in Limited Sportsman. The division treated the fans to a heated battle for the top spot. Pole sitter Randy Jurcik had his hands full from the drop of the green flag with the charges of Larose, Joe Arena, and Tommy Shea.
Arena made a bold move on the backstretch moving from fourth into the second spot. On lap 8, Arena was the new leader. LaRose made quick work of the competition to move into the second spot. His march to the front continued as he reeled in the leader Arena. The two went side-by-side for several laps before taking sole possession of the lead on lap 11.
Scott Sundeen came charging into contention with Ed Puleo also taking chase. In the closing laps, the action heated up once again behind leader LaRose. Sundeen bested Arena taking Puleo along for the ride. In the final lap, the battle for the fifth went right down to the wire between Larry Barnett and Jesse Gleason. In a photo finish it was Barnett who was awarded the fifth position over Gleason.
Tim Taylor of Wauregan, CT, turned in a dominating performance to score his first victory of the 2008 season. Taylor is the fifth different winner in as many weeks in the Mini Stock division.
Steve Michalski took the lead early in the Mini Stock main event; however, his lead was short-lived after relinquishing the lead to Tim Taylor on lap four. Once out front, Taylor immediately began to extend his advantage on the field. After a lap one altercation, point leader Mike Romano was mired deep in traffic. By halfway, Romano was inside the top ten.
It was a three-car battle for second between Steve Michalski, Danny Fields, and Scott Michalski in the closing laps. Fields waited for two-to-go to make his move on Steve Michalski to take over second. Brother Scott stole the spot away from Steve heading to the checkers, relegating Scott to fourth. A hard-charging Romano completed the top five. By virtue of his victory, Taylor also earned a guaranteed starting spot in the Four-Cylinder Nationals schedule for July 27th at Beech Ridge Motor Speedway in Scarborough, ME.
NEMA Midget Feature Finish (Top-Five): Randy Cabral, Plymouth, MA; 2. Bobby Santos, III, Franklin, MA; 3. Erica Santos, Franklin, MA; 4. Nokie Fornoro, Stroudsburg, PA; 5. Joey Payne, Jr., Fairlawn, NJ.
SK Modified 25-Lap Make-Up Feature (Top Ten): 1. Jimmy Blewett, Howell, NJ; 2. Bert Marvin, Waterford, CT; 3. Danny Cates, Chaplin, CT; 4. Todd Ceravolo, Gales Ferry, CT; 5. Bobby Grigas, III, Marshfield, MA; 6. Kerry Malone, Needham, MA; 7. Keith Rocco, Wallingford, CT; 8. Ricky Shawn, Bradford, CT; 9. Danny LaJeunesse, Norwich, CT; 10. Buddy Charette, Woodstock, CT.
SK Modified 30-Lap Feature Finish (Top Ten): 1. Jimmy Blewett, Howell, NJ; 2. Keith Rocco, Wallingford, CT; 3. Kerry Malone, Needham, MA; 4. Woody Pitkat, Stafford, CT; 5. Todd Ceravolo, Gales Ferry, CT; 6. Tommy Cravenho, Raynham, MA; 7. Buddy Charette, Woodstock, CT: 8. Ricky Shawn, Bradford, CT; 9. Josh Sylvester, Lebanon, CT; 10. Danny Cates, Chaplin, CT.
Pro Stock Feature Finish (Top Ten): 1. Derek Ramstrom, Worcester, MA; 2. Dave Berghman, Seekonk, MA; 3. Jeff Connors, Ellington, CT; 4. Jay Macedonio, Somerset, MA; 5. Fred Astle, Jr., Westport, MA; 6. Jim Banfield, S. Glastonbury, CT; 7. Nick Ribbe, Kingston, MA; 8. Dave Silvia, Warwick, RI; 9. Norm Wrenn, Nashua, NH; 10. Greg Nanigian, Braintree, MA.
Late Model Feature Finish (Top Ten): 1. Conrad Cote, Lisbon, CT; 2. Jeff Zuidema, N. Brookfield, MA; 3. Marc Palmisano, Hadley, MA; 4. Tommy O’Sullivan, Springfield, MA; 5. Rick Gentes, Woonsocket, RI; 6. Pete Yetman, Peru, MA; 7. John Materas, Voluntown, CT; 8. Mark Jenison, Danielson, CT; 9. Jay Stuart, Preston, CT; 10. Mark Oliveira, Blackstone, MA.
Limited Sportsman Feature Finish (Top Ten): 1. Ernie Larose, Plainfield, CT; 2. Scott Sundeen, Douglas, MA; 3. Ed Puleo, Branford, CT; 4. Joe Arena, Bristol, CT; 5. Larry Barnett, Ledyard, CT; 6. Jesse Gleason, Lisbon, CT; 7. Randy Jurcik, Chaplin, CT; 8. Jay Sundeen, Douglas, MA; 9. Joe Campbell, Moosup, CT; 10. Paul Palen, Pelham, NH.
TIS Modified Feature Finish (Top Ten): 1. Leo Oliveira, Raynham, MA; 2. R.J. Marcotte, Millville, MA; 3. Kurt Vigeant, Oxford, MA; 4. Brian Tagg, Oxford, MA; 5. Jesse Berthiaume, Mendon, MA; 6. Dennis Legere, N. Reading, MA; 7. Shane Michalski, Woodstock, CT; 8. Tim Sullivan, S. Windsor, CT; 9. Cam McDermott, Scituate, RI; 10. Richie Ferriera, Raynham, MA.
Mini Stock Feature Finish (Top Ten): 1. Tim Taylor, Wauregan, CT; 2. Danny Fields, Deep River, CT; 3. Scott Michalski, S. Killingly, CT; 4. Steve Michalski, Dayville, CT; 5. Mike Romano, Glendale, RI; 6. Mike Viens, Seekonk, MA; 7. Chuck Rogers, Quaker Hill, CT; 8. Glynn Roy, Sterling, CT; 9. Eric Bourgeois, E. Haddam, CT; 10. Fred Michalski, Dayville, CT.
Russ Dowd