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NOCELLA
CROWNED
2017 VALENTI MODIFIED SERIES CHAMPION |
 Thanking
sponsors Sunoco Race Fuels, Hoosier Race Tires,
fellow racers Mike Willis Jr. and Sammy Rameau for
courtesies extended this year, Anthony Nocella, of
Woburn, Massachusetts, was officially crowned the
2017 Valenti Modified Racing Series Champion
Saturday night, December 2, at Manchester, New
Hampshire’s Best Western Executive Inn.
The 25-year old driver, winner of five feature races
in 2017, becomes the eighth driver in 14-years to
win a VMRS championship.
Nocella addressed the gathering stating,“ As a
driver you always go into a season with one goal and
that’s to win a championship but as I have learned
it takes more than a driver to win a championship.”
Nocella furthered, “With that being said I’d like to
thank my parents for supporting me -- my dreams --
and always pushing me to be the best. Thank you to
my Father and Uncle for sponsorship funds that allow
me to pursue my passion week in and week out and
Airgas for coming on board this year as a sponsor. I
thank all of my crew who worked very hard all season
and Ed Flemke .Jr at Raceworks always coming to the
tracks to help me out.”
Following the award presentations, Nocella spoke of
the series and what it means to win the title.
“It means a lot. The 15th year is coming up. It’s a
series with a lot of roots and great champions Jon
McKennedy, and Rowan Pennink and others. Drivers
that have done a lot in modified racing – it’s cool
to get your name on the banner with them.”
Nocella added,” It’s a great series with great
competition. It was great to compete with the guys
that won races and championships and ultimately win
the championship and we finally did. “
When asked what the plan is for 2018, the new
champion was quick to say. “We’ll be back. That’s
our plan. We will run some other races but we like
the schedule – we’ll be back.”
Nocella received Champion’s Jackets from Hoosier
Tire East and N.E. Race Fuel (Sunoco) and the race
team received the annual Mechanics Award.
Annual awards were presented to the following:
Jack’s Competition Engines Most Improved Driver:
Sammy Rameau
Tough Luck award: George Sherman
Sportsmanship Award: Rob Richardi Jr
Rookie Of The Year: Jeffrey Gallup
Dedicated To Racing Award: Mike Willis Jr
Above and Beyond Award: Bob McIlveen
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Source:
John Spence Sr. / Valenti Modified Racing Series
Posted:
December 3, 2017 |
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