Seekonk August 1st

[decker91]

any word on what mod guys are going to this yet?

[uticamike]

Like the Star SBM125 this should be a great race. This>> (from the Seekonk web site)

>Feature

Feature will be determined by heats and consolation race. Feature line up will be straight up.

24 cars start race. 100 Green flag laps will be run, cautions do not count. Double file restarts to checker flag.<

Plus the ROC style 5 tire deal will add some strategy to the race. With 10k to win on the line I would expect a stout field to show.

[limodmaniac]

Slick Track racing before the races, at the Seekonk Grand Prix..right down the road.

And hopefully, if the race is over early enough, after the races too!

[RaceVoice]

Jim, sorry for the delay, just found my password. The entries are still filing in, and they are some good names coming in. Here are the names that I currently have:
2 Jonathan McKennedy
9 Tommy Barrett
24 Todd Patnode
32 Frank L'Etoile
46 Eric Berndlt
50 Matt Hirschman
52 Doug Coby
66 Austin Kochenash
66 Mike Stefanik
79 Max Zachem
82 David Berghman
39 Rich Pallai Jr
3 Keith Rocco
19 Dave Schneider

Also, there are laps available for sponsorship. Just $25.00 per lap. If anyone in interested, just let me know.
Thank You
Kevin

[limodmaniac]

What laps are still available?

[RaceVoice]

There are plenty available Jim. I will send you the list later tonight.

[RaceVoice]

Jim, we are only at 31 laps sponsored at this point. It would be easier to tell you what has been taken. I have been working the phones, but haven't had much success. Anything you, or anyone you know would be greatly appreciated and I know the teams love having that extra carrot.

[spotter27]

add Todd Szegedy to that list

[markim]

I would expect at least 1 Annarummo to show.

[RaceVoice]

Haven't heard yet about Vinnie or Todd. Steve Masse and Chris Pasteryak have both had their entries received.

[decker91]

TC gonna have a ride for this?

[RaceVoice]

Not sure if TC will be there. I haven't heard any rumors on that one. With NHMS and Caanan done, let's focus on one of the highest paying modified races in the Northeast. Chris Pasteryak has filed his entry for the show. The two names I haven't heard from any directions are former winner Kirk Alexander (Is he racing at all this year?) and Chuck Hossfeld, who usually runs exceptionally well for this show.

Laps are still available. Let me know how many you would like. Still a little time to get one or three. (or more.... )

[decker91]

Can't wait I make the trip every year from albany.

[limodmaniac]

Can I buy laps when I get there on Wednesday?

[Groundpounder]

Hossfeld will NOT be there due to the RoC 200 at Oswego being on the 21st.

[RaceVoice]

Can I buy laps when I get there on Wednesday?
Yes you can. There are still some available. I will be getting there about 5. Look me up Jim, and Thank you.

[RaceVoice]

Here is the up to date registrations. This does not include Earl Pauls and I believe Richard Savary, who were at the open practice session today with Doug Coby, Mike Stefanik, Keith Rocco, Vinny and Todd Annarummo, and Eric Berndt:

# Driver Owner
2 Jonathan McKennedy Arthur Barry
3 Keith Rocco Michael Boehler
5 Chris Pasteryak CCP Inc.
9 Tommy Barrett Tom Barrett
11 Vinny Annarummo Joanne Annarummo
12 Todd Annarummo Joanne Annarummo
13 Stephen Masse Stephan Masse
18 George Sherman George Sherman
19 Dave Schneider Glenn Schneider
24 Todd Patnode Todd Patnode
32 Frank L'Etoile Marcel L'Etoile
36 Paul Newcomb Jr Paul Newcomb Jr
39 Rich Pallai Jr Rich Pallai Sr
46 Eric Berndlt Bob Katon
50 Matt Hirschman Bob Horn
52 Doug Coby Wayne Darling
66 Austin Kochenash Rochelle Kochenash
66 Mike Stefanik Ed Marceau
79 Max Zachem Max Zachem
82 David Berghman William Eaton

[Analyst]

It’s sad to see the economy take is toll on this race… Just a few years ago, the Open Wheel Wednesday consolation race was a star studded must see event; now the qualifying heats are for starting position only. At some point along the way, the race unfortunately lost its corporate sponsorship from Viveiros Insurance that led to the back end of the purse shrinking a bit, which in turn has unfortunately led to shrinking fields.

As recently as two years ago, this race was also an outstanding deal for race fans with the front gate at $20. Last year it was $25, now it is $26. That is a 30% increase in two years, especially stark in an area where the cities surrounding the speedway are amongst the most repressed in the nation. (With a 10.2% unemployment rate, the Providence-Fall River-Warwick, RI-MA metropolitan currently ranks 332nd out of 372 metro areas in the US according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.)

That aside, I’m still happy to see that there will enough stout competitors to ensure a good race. Will the 52 take its 4th win in the last 5 years? With how Doug is driving this year and the good chemistry on that team, I’m sure Jimmy the Greek would make the 52 a strong favorite.

Neither TC nor Chuck Hossfeld who had participated in all of the previous Open Wheel Wednesday events was there last year. Perhaps the ROC at Oswego had a like scheduling conflict last year for Chuck. Has TC ever won a modified race at Seekonk? One would think he would want to put a check in that box on his list…

[csg]

I am pretty sure I remember TC winning an SK race at Seekonks DAV many years ago. The race was added late in the season, they didnt get a good field, but there was a great battle between TC and Tucker Reynolds. As far as full blown modifieds, I can not remember him winning any of the tour races, and he rarely runs with the MRS and hasnt scored a victory yet.

I think these mid-week shows are tough on the drivers and fans. Yes, a midweek show doesnt conflict with weekly racing, but why not run on a Sunday afternoon/night? Perhaps its too close to a Saturday race date. With the current forecast and the amount of cars pre-registered I am a little concerned about how successful this event will be. Hopefully, they bang out the place, and a bunch of drivers show up. Not too many shows where the winner can collect a 10k check.

[CynthiaTork]

Postponed until August 1

[limodmaniac]

Can lap sponsors be posted?

[RaceVoice]

Jim, I will have that tonight. Just got power back on a few minutes ago. Thank you for yours, you got 3 that you requested.

[RaceVoice]

This is the current list for laps: With an additional 2 weeks, I am confident we can fill the rest.

1 Columbus Energies
2 The Race Depot / Seymour Enterprises
3 Preferred Towing
4 G & R Racing
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7 Roof Systems Inc of WarrenRI / 30 yrs
8 Long Island Mod Maniac
9 The Race Depot / Seymour Enterprises
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11 Destination Massage in Plainville, MA
12 Nick's Pit Stop
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14 Columbus Energies
15 Tim Boucher
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18 Preferred Towing
19 Long Island Mod Maniac
20 Action Track Photography
21
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23 Destination Massage in Plainville, MA
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25 VieiraAssociates.com
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27 Stray Tatts Studios
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29 Destination Massage in Plainville, MA
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31 Destination Massage in Plainville, MA
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33 Nick's Pit Stop
34 E Z Access Doors
35
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37 Mike Chapman
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39 Nick's Pit Stop
40 Action Track Photography
41
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43 E Z Access Doors
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45 Long Island Mod Maniac
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48
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50 VieiraAssociates.com
51
52 Seekonk Grand Prix
53 Stray Tatts Studios
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59 Long Island Mod Maniac
60 Action Track Photography
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64 Robert Rund
65
66 Ray Bradley / Bradley Guns
67
68 D & R Enterprises
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70 Stray Tatts Studios
71
72 Mike Chapman
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75 VieiraAssociates.com
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80 Action Track Photography
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85 Tim Boucher
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88 Ray Bradley / Bradley Guns
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90 D & R Enterprises
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92 Columbus Energies
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95 Long Island Mod Maniac
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99 Columbus Energies
100 VieiraAssociates.com

[RaceVoice]

Change in the roster for OWW. Doug Coby will not be driving for Wayne Darling next Wednesday. Wayne has decided to keep the car home and in one piece as he chases the NWMT title. Instead, Doug will be driving for Ralph Solhem in the 0. Great to see Ralph coming to Seekonk for this show. (I think I know someone who might have had a hand in that. Thanks Jim)

Also, Ryan Preece has not registered, but will be there in his family modified. Ryan purchased 3 laps for next Wednesday as well, along with Wadell Comunnications, an authorized Racing Electronics distributor and repairs. Thank You also goes out to Kevin Rice, who purchased 2 laps, officially starting his his push for the 2013 SBM 125. Thank you to all of the supporters for this. Still more to go. I gotta keep moving.

[Gil]

How about someone changing the date to the current date on the thread title????????

[RaceVoice]

Gil, never saw that. Thank you. Someone got it for us already. Hope to see you there.

[RacnJason00]

What does it cost to get into the pits that night Aug 1st and when does the pit gate open???? Im heading down from Maine

[racintodd]

1pm and $35 I believe. Looks like cars may be an issue after the carnage today

[RaceVoice]

Rocco and Zachem are out. Not sure who else will be nursing their wounds that had registered. Rumor has Dick Houlihan behind the wheel of someones car. Would't reveal, but he said there might be a choice for him. This was last night.

[RacnJason00]

1pm and $35 I believe. Looks like cars may be an issue after the carnage today

Thank you Todd

[csg]

Is the Chrome horn doing live updates for Seekonk's Wednesday show?

[RGeeProductions]

Anything we do is always at the top of the front page.

[csg]

that's a negative, ghost rider, the pattern is full.

[RaceVoice]

Here is the up to date registrations. This does not include Earl Pauls and I believe Richard Savary, who were at the open practice session today with Doug Coby, Mike Stefanik, Keith Rocco, Vinny and Todd Annarummo, and Eric Berndt:

# Driver Owner
2 Jonathan McKennedy Arthur Barry
3 Keith Rocco Michael Boehler
5 Chris Pasteryak CCP Inc.
9 Tommy Barrett Tom Barrett
11 Vinny Annarummo Joanne Annarummo
12 Todd Annarummo Joanne Annarummo
13 Stephen Masse Stephan Masse
18 George Sherman George Sherman
19 Dave Schneider Glenn Schneider
24 Todd Patnode Todd Patnode
32 Frank L'Etoile Marcel L'Etoile
36 Paul Newcomb Jr Paul Newcomb Jr
39 Rich Pallai Jr Rich Pallai Sr
46 Eric Berndlt Bob Katon
50 Matt Hirschman Bob Horn
52 Doug Coby Wayne Darling
66 Austin Kochenash Rochelle Kochenash
66 Mike Stefanik Ed Marceau
79 Max Zachem Max Zachem
82 David Berghman William Eaton

Add Todd Baer to the list. #41.

[RacnJason00]

Im gonna guess 6 to 8 cars will show up who are not on this list

[RaceVoice]

Im gonna guess 6 to 8 cars will show up who are not on this list

any thoughts on who they might be??

[RaceVoice]

Sun is shining. Forecast shows clear until after 10 tonight. This will be a GREAT show.

[JE711618]

I just checked the Seekonk Speedway website. They have a live results area. This is what I have to result to being smack dab in the middle of the drought ridden Mid-West. Hope this helps..
http://seekonkspeedway.com/divisions/live-results

[csg]

I just checked the Seekonk Speedway website. They have a live results area. This is what I have to result to being smack dab in the middle of the drought ridden Mid-West. Hope this helps..
http://seekonkspeedway.com/divisions/live-results

thanks. I was looking for updates.

[Modifiedthunder]

Congrats to Matt Hirschman and the #50 team on another big win tonight!!!!

[Moa57]

One of the best races I have seen in years and I have been a fan of the Mods for almost 40 yrs, a real heavyweight battle and then some. Congrats to Matt.

[Analyst]

It certainly was a thrilling race to watch despite a few too many nuisance cations. Those who headed for exits due to a few too many cautions starting about lap 90 missed Matt Hirshmann snookering Ryan Preece on the penultimate lap with a crossover move.
Matt wasn't Mr Perfect as had to come from the back after an incident with early race leader Chris Pasteryak. After a second incident between the two, I have a feeling there will not be Christmas cards sent from Lisbon to Northampton this year.
Todd Annarumo was strong and in contention for the win late in the race before fading about lap 90. I think he finished 4th after #13 Masse passed him near the end. I think Chris Pasteryak was 5th, z#82 Dave Berghman was 6th, and #46 Eric Berndt was 8th. Stefanik was in a late race wreck and Jon McKennedy dropped out.

[Groundpounder]

I heard Ryan Preece is going to Bowman Gray this weekend. I'm thinking Chris Pasteryak might fit in a lot better down there.

Austin Kochenash will be the next big thing in modified racing. His 12th place finish doesn't do justice to the performance he gave. Tommy who?

Great race overall. Glad I was able to be there.

[Moa57]

It certainly was a thrilling race to watch despite a few too many nuisance cations.

Totally agree, way too many cautions, especially the one that went for about 20-25 laps when they couldn't separate the cars on the frontstrech, but all of it set up the finish.

Groundpounder, you are correct about Austin Kochenash, great performance by a 16 yr old against many seasoned vets on a 1/4 mile bullring. This kid will be heard from in the future, that's for sure, very impressive.

[uticamike]

I heard Ryan Preece is going to Bowman Gray this weekend. I'm thinking Chris Pasteryak might fit in a lot better down there.

Austin Kochenash will be the next big thing in modified racing. His 12th place finish doesn't do justice to the performance he gave. Tommy who?

Great race overall. Glad I was able to be there.

Last 9 laps last night Ryan looked like he was at B/G already. Some ugly driving and games by that otherwise talented kid. With 10K on the line you'll have that sometimes.

Matt "schooled" them again. The deal between the 50 and the 5 was a racing deal as Chris did leave the bottom open. Matt is on a roll for sure but it has to be tough for

those WMT guys to be bested by an SK car. I love these open shows on the bullrings that feature driving talent and not cubic horsedollar$. Young Austin is just 16 ( got his

drivers license just two weeks ago). Pounder is right as he did run in the top 5 in the latter portions of the race until he pitted as the car was giant loose. Came back for a

respectable 12th. I got cheated as I was hoping to see the Chosen One but his motor blew in his heat. I wasn't the only one disappointed. Best damn Modified show I've

seen in awhile.

[limodmaniac]

Congrats to Matty, Ryan, Todd, and even Doug Coby in the Ralph Solhem machine- ( where's my tshirt/sweatshirt Doug?) - the LIMM gang (lol) had me on the edge of my seat. That Austin kid was impressive! Great run for Steve Masse, another one with a bright future! I'm going as far as saying maybe the best race I've ever seen!

[Goldy]

Hirschman is like the PA Bandit, he shows up and wins the big shows.. N/S, ROC.. these open events.. that 60 car has really been potent the last several years.. good for Matt and team.. doubt he’s missing the tour, but the tour should be missing him.. seems kinda odd without a Hirschman out there..

[limodmaniac]

This time with the Bob Horn 50, Oswego ROC was in the family 60, and the Star victory was in the 59.. 3 cars , 3 different big paying races, 1 similarity = victory lane!

[Goldy]

Thanks Jim - wasn't aware of that detail.. he's still a Bandit and that family car is not only nice looking, but always out front..

[Analyst]

I'm going as far as saying maybe the best race I've ever seen!
I'm not sure I'm ready to call it the best one ever, but easily a top 5 for me. I'm just not sure it takes the top prize over the 1981 Spring Sizzler where Bob Polverari won over a hard charging Richie Evans. http://www.staffordmotorspeedway.com/Pages/News/Sizzler-1981.htm

One other thought, why didn't they wait one more lap for Doug Colby to emerge from the pits? I think he would have been more of a factor if he could have used those laps to drive through the field instead of trying to keep from going a lap down. Since he finished with 100 laps complete he must have got a 'lucky dog'...

[limodmaniac]

Yup, I agree.. Could have given him just a little more time.. I'm guessing they figured too much time had gone by and were just trying to go back to green flag racing. But yes, just a little more time would have been nice!