6/24/2008
PINKHAM, RICCI, TO MEET FANS AT WISCASSET
PRE-RACE PARTY
The True Value Modified Racing Series swings back into action
Saturday night July 28, making its first appearance at yet another
new venue, Wiscasset Raceway, Wiscasset , ME. The series drivers
will compete in a 100 lap green flag race presented by Wiscasset
Ford. The race is also a qualifying event for the prestigious Sunoco
Mod-Mania event at Thompson , CT. , in September.
Maine drivers David Pinkham, Buxton, and Tony Ricci, Westbrook,
lead the list of expected entries. Additionally, Kirk Alexander, the
all-time series winner, and a three-time champion, will try to add
the Wiscasset oval to his win list. To date Alexander has won at
every track competed on by the series. Pinkham has been victorious
as both Beech Ridge and Waterford Speedways while Ricci has won
series events at Lee and the former Star Speedway.
Expected entries include Vinnie Annarummo, recent winner at Seekonk
, MA., who will drive the Gary Casella # 25. Veteran Jack Bateman,
Mike Douglas Jr., 2007 Rookie of the Year, Peter Jarvis, Waterford,
CT., winner Les Hinckley, Mike Holdridge, Ed Dachenhausen, Chris
Pasteryak, Koszela Speed Rookie of the Year contender Kenny White
Jr, and Sean Bodreau, who will drive a backup car from the Kenny
White team. Bodreau’s car was heavily damaged last weekend at
Waterford .
On Friday June 27, race sponsor Wiscasset Ford will host a pre-race
party at their dealership on Rte 1 in Wiscasset. From 8AM til 4PM,
fans will have the opportunity to meet series stars, Pinkham, Ricci,
and Bateman personally, get autographs, pictures, and see their
racers up close and personal. Wiscasset Ford will have giveaways,
race tickets, kid’s prizes, and a chance to be Grand Marshall for
the next day’s big event. Hot Dogs and Soda will be available from
11-2 on Friday.
Racing starts at 5 PM Saturday. The True Value Modified Racing
Series will compete in 12 lap qualifying heats to determine starting
lineups for the Wiscasset Ford 100 feature race.
THE END
Source:
John H. Spence Sr./True Value Modified Racing Series
Posted:
June 24, 2008 |