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SOUTHERN
SHORT TRACK RACING NEWS
| TED CHRISTOPHER WINS 37TH ANNUAL CARQUEST TECH-NET SPRING SIZZLER | By Scott Running,
Stafford Motor Speedway PR
Stafford Springs, CT - April 27, 2008 - Ted Christopher took the checkered flag in the 37th Annual CARQUEST Tech-Net Spring Sizzler for his fourth career Spring Sizzler victory, a victory that ties him with Mike Stefanik for the most career Sizzler wins. Christopher has previously won the Spring Sizzler in 1988, 2002, and 2003.
Ryan Preece, driving for the same Boehler Racing Enterprises team that won the Inaugural Tech-Net Spring Sizzler in 1972 with Fred DeSarro behind the wheel, appeared to be well on his way into the Stafford record books with a perfect CARQUEST Tech-Net Spring Sizzler Weekend.
Preece set fast time in Saturday’s Whelen Modified Tour practice session and then won the pole position for today’s race. After the pole redraw, Preece started the race from the 7th position, but it took him only 28 laps to work his way by pole sitter Rob Summers for the race lead. Preece had the race under his control, comfortably keeping his car out front until a blown engine took him out of the race on lap-91.
Preece’s misfortune handed the race lead over to Ted Christopher, who held the lead until he came to pit road for a second time on lap-143.
Christopher’s pit stop handed the lead of the race over to Eric Beers, who had pitted under the caution period for Preece’s blown engine back on lap-93.
Christopher pitted for a second time under caution on lap-143 and moved back into second place on lap-166 behind Beers when the caution came back out for a spin by Frank Ruocco. On the restart, Christopher moved by Beers in turn 3 to retake the race lead.
Several late caution periods kept the field in close contact with Christopher and Beers kept the pressure on Christopher for the lead, but was unable to get close enough to make a pass. Chuck Hossfeld came home third
in Bob Garbarino’s car that Donny Lia drove to last year’s Sizzler victory, Mike Stefanik finished fourth, and James Civali rounded out the top-5.
Finishing 6th through 10th was Rowan Pennink, Richard Savary, Jamie Tomaino, Todd Szegedy, and Glenn Tyler.
For more information contact the Stafford Motor Speedway track office at (860) 684-2783, or visit us on the web at www.staffordspeedway.com.
NASCAR WHELEN MODIFIED TOUR
Tech-Net Spring Sizzler Results
1. (5) Ted Christopher, Plainville, Conn., Chevrolet, 200 laps, 56.057 mph, $8,320.
2. (4) Eric Beers, Northampton, Pa., Chevrolet, 200, $4,820.
3. (8) Chuck Hossfeld, Ransomville, N.Y., Dodge, 200, $3,320.
4. (10) Mike Stefanik, Coventry, R.I., Pontiac, 200, $3,320.
5. (12) James Civali, Meriden, Conn., Chevrolet, 200, $3,020.
6. (18) Rowan Pennink, Huntingdon Valley, Pa., Chevrolet, 200, $2,620.
7. (19) Richard Savary, Canton, Mass., Chevrolet, 200, $2,720.
8. (11) Jamie Tomaino, Howell, N.J., Chevrolet, 200, $2,920.
9. (23) Todd Szegedy, Ridgefield, Conn., Ford, 200, $2,220.
10. (22) Glenn Tyler, Hampton Bays, N.Y., Chevrolet, 200, $2,020.
11. (9) Kevin Goodale, Riverhead, N.Y., Chevrolet, 200, $1,920.
12. (29) Ken Heagy, Calverton, N.Y., Chevrolet, 200, $2,245.
13. (34) Glen Reen, Wilbraham, Mass., Chevrolet, 200, $1,450.
14. (6) Matt Hirschman, Northampton, Pa., Chevrolet, 200, $1,899.
15. (17) Anthony Sesely, Matawan, N.J., Dodge, 200, $1,050.
16. (28) Danny Sammons, Hamilton, N.J., Chevrolet, 199, $1,760.
17. (33) Tom Abele, Jr., Norwich, Conn., Chevrolet, 196, $1,025.
18. (14) Eric Berndt, Cromwell, Conn., Chevrolet, 193, $975.
19. (35) Sean Patterson, Wading River, N.Y., Pontiac, 193, $950.
20. (2) Frank Ruocco, Cheshire, Conn., Chevrolet, 185, accident, $925.
21. (21) Wade Cole, Riverton, Conn., Chevrolet, 185, $1,620.
22. (25) Billy Pauch, Jr., Frenchtown, N.J., Dodge, 184, accident, $1,595.
23. (3) Jimmy Blewett, Howell, N.J., Chevrolet, 179, accident, $1,670.
24. (16) Erick Rudolph, Ransomville, N.Y., Chevrolet, 174, accident, $825.
25. (24) Carl Pasteryak, Lisbon, Conn., Chevrolet, 156, $800.
26. (26) Renee Dupuis, Glastonbury, Conn., Chevrolet, 153, suspension, $1,200.
27. (30) Ed Flemke, Jr., Southington, Conn., Chevrolet, 109, $1,620.
28. (13) Ronnie Silk, Norwalk, Conn., Pontiac, 103, $1,620.
29. (7) Ryan Preece, Kensington, Conn., Chevrolet, 91, engine, $2,120.
30. (27) Bobby Grigas, III, Marshfield, Mass., Chevrolet, 60, oil pressure, $1,520.
31. (20) Joe Hartmann, Calverton, N.Y., Chevrolet, 59, accident, $1,520.
32. (31) Reggie Ruggiero, Rocky Hill, Conn., Ford, 54, ignition, $1,520.
33. (1) Rob Summers, Vernon, Conn., Chevrolet, 50, drive shaft, $800.
34. (15) Rick Fuller, Auburn, Mass., 26, timing chain, $1,520.
35. (32) Jake Marosz, Middletown, Conn., Chevrolet, 11, accident, $1,200.
Race Statistics
Time of Race: 1 hour 47 minutes 2 seconds
Margin of Victory: 0.719 seconds
Fastest Qualifier: R.Preece (99.684 mph, 18.057 seconds)
Caution Flags: 13 for 71 laps.
Lead Changes: 7 among 5 drivers.
Lap Leaders: R. Summers 1-5; J. Blewett 6; R. Summers 7-26; R. Preece 27-90; E. Beers 91-92;
T. Christopher 93-142; E.Beers 143-171; T.Christopher 172-200.
Standings: 1. C. Hossfeld, 335; 2. T. Christopher, 314; 3. J. Civali, 305; 4. R. Pennink, 288; 5. T. Szegedy, 284; 6. T. Abele Jr., 267; 7. E.Flemke Jr., 262; 8. G. Tyler, 255; 9. E.Beers, 249; 10. A. Sesely, 248.
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