7/28/2008
TRUE VALUE MODIFIED SERIES HEADS TO
HISTORIC BEECH RIDGE SATURDAY
Modified racing returns to the State of Maine, Saturday night,
August 2, when the True Value Modified Racing Series makes it’s
annual stop at the famed Beech Ridge Motor Speedway, Scarborough,
ME. This weekend’s race will be the fourth appearance by the New
England touring series and all previous winners have indicated they
are heading to the Pine Tree State. The Beech Ridge event has
delivered very competitive races, surprises, and first time winners.
David Pinkham, Buxton , Me. , currently in a battle for the 2008
series championship, will be a strong fan favorite as he’ll drive a
Maine based racer owned by veteran car owner Tom Greeley, Auburn ,
ME. The Greeley/Pinkham combo has been in victory lane this year at
Waterford , CT. , and just over a week ago at Oxford Plains
Speedway, Oxford , ME. Pinkham captured the inaugural Beech Ridge
race in 2005.
A year later, the Beech Ridge race delivered another surprise and a
first time winner when second generation driver Dale Evonsion,
E.Hartland, CT., took down the victory in 2006. Like the season
before, victory lane was emotionally charged as Evonsion bested a
strong field to gain the victory.
The 2007 win went to three-time champion Kirk Alexander. Alexander
has a two car stable this year but has indicated he’ll be piloting
the famed “Super Beast” # 43 in Saturday’s program. The SPAFCO
chassied modified has carried Alexander to a record 30 wins in five
seasons.
Fellow Maine racer, Tony Ricci, Westbrook, has indicated he intends
to compete at “The Ridge.” Ricci would like nothing more than to
have a strong showing at his home track. Ricci is a two-time winner
with the TVMRS in 2006. Ricci owns and prepares his own racer.
Chris Pasteryak, Lisbon , CT. , is another expected entry.
Pasteryak takes a slim six point lead into Beech Ridge but the
second generation driver has been strong since the season opener in
April and is looking for his first series win. Fellow Connecticut
drivers Mike Holdridge, Madison, and Les Hinckley, Windsor Locks,
both fourth and fifth in points, are making the trip to Maine .
Jack Bateman, and Jon McKennedy, both former series winners, are
expected entries looking for their first wins of the season. Rookie
of the Year contenders, Joe Doucette, Kenny White Jr, and Kevin
Iannarelli, are expected. Shelly Perry, the only female driver to
compete regularly with the series is another expected entry.
Qualifying heat races (12 laps) will determine the starting lineup
for the 100 lap green flag race. Racing begins at 6:00 PM.
THE END
Source:
John H Spence Sr / True Value Modified Racing Series PR
Posted:
July 28, 2008 |