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11-24-2008, 03:32 PM
Twin State Speedway honors 2008 champs with awards banquet and nearly $32,000
Claremont, N.H.'s Twin State Speedway ended it's 2008 season Saturday night, November 22nd at the historic Lake Morey Inn in Fairlee, VT. A large crowd was on hand to honor the champions and to distribute a nearly $32,000 points payout to reward the weekly competitors for their hard work this season. Track owner Dennis Fleury had plenty of good news for it's racers and fans as he announced that on July 31st 2009 the American Canadian Tour will make a stop at the tricky 1/3 mile oval and that the weekly Late Model competitors will have the night off so they can attempt to race in this long awaited event. Along with the ACT Tour will be the radical open wheeled NEMA Midgets and a full card of the TSS weekly divisions.
Along with the exciting addition to the 2009 schedule, Mr. Fleury announced that all 5 of the payout classes will be getting additional monies next season with the Late Models, Pepsi Modifieds and Super Streets getting an additional $100 for 1st, $75 for 2nd and $50 for 3rd.
2008 Late Model champion, Claremont, N.H.'s Todd Davis gave a heartwarming and emotional speech that told of his family's undying support and his “lucky wire nut” ,a season long superstition that helped him win the Late Model title.Dennis Stange, Mark Merrill, Dennis Greenwood and Dallas Trombley rounded out the top 5. The Late Model rookie of the year was Bryan Town.
Late Model 2008 Top 10 Drivers and Total Monies Received. **1. Todd Davis, $1514.76. 2. Dennis Stange, $1461.18. 3. Mark Merrill, $1333.18. 4. Dennis Greenwood, $1309.84. 5. Dallas Trombley, $1309.60. 6. Bryan Town, $1180.92. 7. Luke Hinkley, $1034.42. 8. Richard Bly, $719.44. 9. Zach Jewett, $402.00. 10. Chris Riendeau. $0. Total Payout for Late Models – $10740.16
In the Pepsi Modifieds, Goshen, NH's Dana Smith Thanked his father and crew for all their hard work in capturing their title over tough competitor and cousin Arthur 'Bub' Heino Jr. Nathan Kehoe, Calvin Poland and Rookie of the year Rich Fournier rounded out the top 5.
Modified 2008 Top 10 Drivers and Total Monies Received. **1. Dana Smith, $1792.52. 2. Arthur Heino, Jr., $1798.37. 3. Nathan Kehoe, $1552.89. 4. Calvin Poland, $1477.20. 5. Rich Fournier, $1554.95. 6. Chris Riendeau, $464.64. 7. David Knight, $0. 8. Aaron Whipple, $462.22. 9. Joe Olmstead, $0. 10. Zach Jewett, $0Total Payout for Modifieds - $9102.79
Chris Wilk's Super Street championship speech was electric, full of praise for his competitors and the positive changes that he feels the speedway has undergone since he started racing at Twin State. Chris's former motorcycle racing competitor Dola Holland took the runner up spot. Scott MacMicheal, Nicholas Boivin and 'Radical' Russ Davis completed the top 5. Super Street 2008 Top 10 Drivers and Total Monies Received.** 1. Chris Wilk, $1653.80. 2. Dola Holland, $1605.74. 3. Scott MacMichael, $1414.04. 4. Nicholas Boivin, $1096.66. 5. Russ Davis, $ 527.46. 6. Philip Hayes, $0. 7. Allen Fellows, $0. 8. Ken Thompson, $0. 9. Joe Lanou, $0. 10. Ryan Bell, $0. Total Payout for Super Streets - $6306.23
In the Strictly Stocks, the story of the division was the dominance of Joey Jarvis. After arriving a little late due to a State Band commitment, Joey thanked all his sponsors, crew and supporters, but gave all the credit to his Mom and Dad for all they do for his racing efforts.Ben Poland, Kyle Davis, Tara Tarbell and Michael Spear were the top 5 competitors. A late season start didn't stop Springfield VT's Tara Tarbell from capturing the Rookie of the Year honors. Strictly Stock 2008 Top 10 Drivers and Total Monies Received. **1. Joey Jarvis, $992.90. 2. Ben Poland, $894.08. 3. Kyle Davis, $832.23. 4. Ben Bushey, $0. 5. Tara Tarbell, $460.75. 6. Michael Spear, $317.59. 7. Andrew Spear, $249.34. 8. Joe Wadleigh, $0. 9. Jamie Hodgdon, $0. 10. Ed Laquire Jr., $0. Total Payout for Strictly Stocks - $3751.92
Hartland, VT's Bruce Jaycox took home the top honors in the Wildcat division. Division supervisor Bob Noyes presented the trophies to the competitors. Robert Leitch, Jeremiah Losee, Eric Danieli and Nathan Tedford filled the top 5 slots. Wildcat Rookie of theYear honors went to Nathan Daniels. Wildcat/Enduros 2008 Top 10 Drivers and Total Monies Received. **1. Bruce Jaycox, $355.20. 2. Robert Leitch, $334.90. 3. Jeremiah Losee, $325.80. 4. Eric Danieli, $125.30. 5. Nate Tedford, $0. 6. Kyle Small, $207.90. 7. Nathan Daniels, $146.25. 8. Cody Small, $0. 9. Larry Swift, $77.70. 10. Robert Olney, III, $0. Total Payout for Wildcats - $1574.48
** points payout based on 80 percent participation.
Total Payout for 2008 Twin State Speedway - $31463.59!
The TSS Sportsman division had beautiful trophies and plaques for all it's competitors as this division doesn't have points. Divison mentor and TSS Hall of Fame member Ernie Bodreau joined the young racers to give them their awards and he made the personal commitment to continue helping the division in 2009.
2008 Most Improved Driver
Wildcat/Enduros: #63 Nathan Daniels. Strictly Stocks: #28 Kyle Davis. Super Streets: #11 Nick Boivin. Modifieds: #26 Nate Kehoe. Late Models: #99 Mark Merrill.
2008 Sonny Fleury Outstanding Driver Achievement Award
Wildcat/ Enduros: #29 Bruce Jaycox. Strictly Stock: #04 Joey Jarvis. Super Streets: #47 Dola Holland. Modifieds: #14 Dana Smith. Late Models: #34 Todd Davis.
2008 Sportsmanship Award
Wildcat/Enduros: #9 Eric Danieli. Strictly Stocks: #04 Joey Jarvis and Team. Super Streets: #15 Chris Wilk and Team. Modifieds: #14 Dana Smith and Team. Late Models: #25 Dallas Trombley and Team.
The Walt Harris Memorial award went to Dean Smith of Newport NH
The Claremont Speedway/Twin State Speedway Hall of Fame inductees in 2008 were Donnie and Ricky Miller. Accepting the award were Jet and Heidi Miller.
Twin State Speedway
Claremont, N.H.'s Twin State Speedway ended it's 2008 season Saturday night, November 22nd at the historic Lake Morey Inn in Fairlee, VT. A large crowd was on hand to honor the champions and to distribute a nearly $32,000 points payout to reward the weekly competitors for their hard work this season. Track owner Dennis Fleury had plenty of good news for it's racers and fans as he announced that on July 31st 2009 the American Canadian Tour will make a stop at the tricky 1/3 mile oval and that the weekly Late Model competitors will have the night off so they can attempt to race in this long awaited event. Along with the ACT Tour will be the radical open wheeled NEMA Midgets and a full card of the TSS weekly divisions.
Along with the exciting addition to the 2009 schedule, Mr. Fleury announced that all 5 of the payout classes will be getting additional monies next season with the Late Models, Pepsi Modifieds and Super Streets getting an additional $100 for 1st, $75 for 2nd and $50 for 3rd.
2008 Late Model champion, Claremont, N.H.'s Todd Davis gave a heartwarming and emotional speech that told of his family's undying support and his “lucky wire nut” ,a season long superstition that helped him win the Late Model title.Dennis Stange, Mark Merrill, Dennis Greenwood and Dallas Trombley rounded out the top 5. The Late Model rookie of the year was Bryan Town.
Late Model 2008 Top 10 Drivers and Total Monies Received. **1. Todd Davis, $1514.76. 2. Dennis Stange, $1461.18. 3. Mark Merrill, $1333.18. 4. Dennis Greenwood, $1309.84. 5. Dallas Trombley, $1309.60. 6. Bryan Town, $1180.92. 7. Luke Hinkley, $1034.42. 8. Richard Bly, $719.44. 9. Zach Jewett, $402.00. 10. Chris Riendeau. $0. Total Payout for Late Models – $10740.16
In the Pepsi Modifieds, Goshen, NH's Dana Smith Thanked his father and crew for all their hard work in capturing their title over tough competitor and cousin Arthur 'Bub' Heino Jr. Nathan Kehoe, Calvin Poland and Rookie of the year Rich Fournier rounded out the top 5.
Modified 2008 Top 10 Drivers and Total Monies Received. **1. Dana Smith, $1792.52. 2. Arthur Heino, Jr., $1798.37. 3. Nathan Kehoe, $1552.89. 4. Calvin Poland, $1477.20. 5. Rich Fournier, $1554.95. 6. Chris Riendeau, $464.64. 7. David Knight, $0. 8. Aaron Whipple, $462.22. 9. Joe Olmstead, $0. 10. Zach Jewett, $0Total Payout for Modifieds - $9102.79
Chris Wilk's Super Street championship speech was electric, full of praise for his competitors and the positive changes that he feels the speedway has undergone since he started racing at Twin State. Chris's former motorcycle racing competitor Dola Holland took the runner up spot. Scott MacMicheal, Nicholas Boivin and 'Radical' Russ Davis completed the top 5. Super Street 2008 Top 10 Drivers and Total Monies Received.** 1. Chris Wilk, $1653.80. 2. Dola Holland, $1605.74. 3. Scott MacMichael, $1414.04. 4. Nicholas Boivin, $1096.66. 5. Russ Davis, $ 527.46. 6. Philip Hayes, $0. 7. Allen Fellows, $0. 8. Ken Thompson, $0. 9. Joe Lanou, $0. 10. Ryan Bell, $0. Total Payout for Super Streets - $6306.23
In the Strictly Stocks, the story of the division was the dominance of Joey Jarvis. After arriving a little late due to a State Band commitment, Joey thanked all his sponsors, crew and supporters, but gave all the credit to his Mom and Dad for all they do for his racing efforts.Ben Poland, Kyle Davis, Tara Tarbell and Michael Spear were the top 5 competitors. A late season start didn't stop Springfield VT's Tara Tarbell from capturing the Rookie of the Year honors. Strictly Stock 2008 Top 10 Drivers and Total Monies Received. **1. Joey Jarvis, $992.90. 2. Ben Poland, $894.08. 3. Kyle Davis, $832.23. 4. Ben Bushey, $0. 5. Tara Tarbell, $460.75. 6. Michael Spear, $317.59. 7. Andrew Spear, $249.34. 8. Joe Wadleigh, $0. 9. Jamie Hodgdon, $0. 10. Ed Laquire Jr., $0. Total Payout for Strictly Stocks - $3751.92
Hartland, VT's Bruce Jaycox took home the top honors in the Wildcat division. Division supervisor Bob Noyes presented the trophies to the competitors. Robert Leitch, Jeremiah Losee, Eric Danieli and Nathan Tedford filled the top 5 slots. Wildcat Rookie of theYear honors went to Nathan Daniels. Wildcat/Enduros 2008 Top 10 Drivers and Total Monies Received. **1. Bruce Jaycox, $355.20. 2. Robert Leitch, $334.90. 3. Jeremiah Losee, $325.80. 4. Eric Danieli, $125.30. 5. Nate Tedford, $0. 6. Kyle Small, $207.90. 7. Nathan Daniels, $146.25. 8. Cody Small, $0. 9. Larry Swift, $77.70. 10. Robert Olney, III, $0. Total Payout for Wildcats - $1574.48
** points payout based on 80 percent participation.
Total Payout for 2008 Twin State Speedway - $31463.59!
The TSS Sportsman division had beautiful trophies and plaques for all it's competitors as this division doesn't have points. Divison mentor and TSS Hall of Fame member Ernie Bodreau joined the young racers to give them their awards and he made the personal commitment to continue helping the division in 2009.
2008 Most Improved Driver
Wildcat/Enduros: #63 Nathan Daniels. Strictly Stocks: #28 Kyle Davis. Super Streets: #11 Nick Boivin. Modifieds: #26 Nate Kehoe. Late Models: #99 Mark Merrill.
2008 Sonny Fleury Outstanding Driver Achievement Award
Wildcat/ Enduros: #29 Bruce Jaycox. Strictly Stock: #04 Joey Jarvis. Super Streets: #47 Dola Holland. Modifieds: #14 Dana Smith. Late Models: #34 Todd Davis.
2008 Sportsmanship Award
Wildcat/Enduros: #9 Eric Danieli. Strictly Stocks: #04 Joey Jarvis and Team. Super Streets: #15 Chris Wilk and Team. Modifieds: #14 Dana Smith and Team. Late Models: #25 Dallas Trombley and Team.
The Walt Harris Memorial award went to Dean Smith of Newport NH
The Claremont Speedway/Twin State Speedway Hall of Fame inductees in 2008 were Donnie and Ricky Miller. Accepting the award were Jet and Heidi Miller.
Twin State Speedway