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08-25-2014, 08:58 PM
Budweiser Modified Nationals highlights Thunder on the Sound at Speedbowl
18th annual $5,000 to win SK-150 part of seven division program Saturday
Waterford Speedbowl roars into Labor Day
weekend with the biggest pay day of the year for its NASCAR All-American
Series SK Modified® division on Saturday, August 30. The 18th annual
Budweiser Modified Nationals SK-150 takes center stage with a $5,000
winner’s prize and a total posted race purse of greater than $20,000. A
banner field of competition is expected to turn out once again for the
event.
The original big money SK Modified® race, the Modified Nationals debuted
at the Speedbowl in 1997 and was the brainchild of track owner and
promoter Terry Eames and his staff. According to Eames, “It’s a
celebration of our weekly competitors. They deserve the attention. They
deserve the pay day. They are the back bone of what we do and it’s only
fitting we honor them with a big event”.
Over the nearly two decade history of the event, there’s been no shortage
of drama and memorable finishes. Steve Chowansky won the inaugural
edition and quickly set a tone that has prevailed for the better part of
two decades – the home track stars taking on outside competition looking
to swoon in for a big check. It’s created a dynamic unique to the
Modified Nationals event and helped stage much of the drama.
Arguably, the biggest names in SK Modified® racing have filled the list of
winners. Keith Rocco checkered the race last year in what many consider
as his first official win in the big money event. In 2012, controversy
saw Rocco begin the race, but rain came and Rocco was under suspension by
the time the race resumed two weeks later. Todd Ceravolo subbed for Rocco
and finished off the win after a late race tangle between leaders Justin
Gaydosh and Rob Janovic Jr. In 2011, Woody Pitkat came out on top after a
wild conclusion saw Ceravolo run out of fuel in the final laps. Jeff
Pearl won the race in 2007 with late race heroics after drama unfolded
among the lead cars. Seven time track champion Dennis Gada is a two-time
event winner. Ron Yuhas Jr. also won the event twice, along with Eric
Berndt. Ted Christopher championed the race in 1999. Nearly each of the
previous seventeen editions has had a plot twist, keeping the race in rare
air.
Six additional divisions join Saturday’s Budweiser Modified Nationals
during Thunder on the Sound. The SK Light Modifieds, Valenti Auto Mall
Late Models, Street Stocks and Mini Stocks round out NASCAR Whelen
All-American Series racing. The INEX Legend Cars and Vintage Outlaw
Modifieds complete the card. Qualifying races begin at 5:00, including
heat races plus consolation races if needed for the Budweiser Modified
Nationals. Opening ceremonies and the first of seven feature races begins
at 6:30pm.
Fans are encouraged to visit Speedbowl.com from home or their mobile
phones for more information about the Budweiser Modified Nationals SK 150
and Thunder on the Sound event.
Brian Darling
18th annual $5,000 to win SK-150 part of seven division program Saturday
Waterford Speedbowl roars into Labor Day
weekend with the biggest pay day of the year for its NASCAR All-American
Series SK Modified® division on Saturday, August 30. The 18th annual
Budweiser Modified Nationals SK-150 takes center stage with a $5,000
winner’s prize and a total posted race purse of greater than $20,000. A
banner field of competition is expected to turn out once again for the
event.
The original big money SK Modified® race, the Modified Nationals debuted
at the Speedbowl in 1997 and was the brainchild of track owner and
promoter Terry Eames and his staff. According to Eames, “It’s a
celebration of our weekly competitors. They deserve the attention. They
deserve the pay day. They are the back bone of what we do and it’s only
fitting we honor them with a big event”.
Over the nearly two decade history of the event, there’s been no shortage
of drama and memorable finishes. Steve Chowansky won the inaugural
edition and quickly set a tone that has prevailed for the better part of
two decades – the home track stars taking on outside competition looking
to swoon in for a big check. It’s created a dynamic unique to the
Modified Nationals event and helped stage much of the drama.
Arguably, the biggest names in SK Modified® racing have filled the list of
winners. Keith Rocco checkered the race last year in what many consider
as his first official win in the big money event. In 2012, controversy
saw Rocco begin the race, but rain came and Rocco was under suspension by
the time the race resumed two weeks later. Todd Ceravolo subbed for Rocco
and finished off the win after a late race tangle between leaders Justin
Gaydosh and Rob Janovic Jr. In 2011, Woody Pitkat came out on top after a
wild conclusion saw Ceravolo run out of fuel in the final laps. Jeff
Pearl won the race in 2007 with late race heroics after drama unfolded
among the lead cars. Seven time track champion Dennis Gada is a two-time
event winner. Ron Yuhas Jr. also won the event twice, along with Eric
Berndt. Ted Christopher championed the race in 1999. Nearly each of the
previous seventeen editions has had a plot twist, keeping the race in rare
air.
Six additional divisions join Saturday’s Budweiser Modified Nationals
during Thunder on the Sound. The SK Light Modifieds, Valenti Auto Mall
Late Models, Street Stocks and Mini Stocks round out NASCAR Whelen
All-American Series racing. The INEX Legend Cars and Vintage Outlaw
Modifieds complete the card. Qualifying races begin at 5:00, including
heat races plus consolation races if needed for the Budweiser Modified
Nationals. Opening ceremonies and the first of seven feature races begins
at 6:30pm.
Fans are encouraged to visit Speedbowl.com from home or their mobile
phones for more information about the Budweiser Modified Nationals SK 150
and Thunder on the Sound event.
Brian Darling