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Thompson, Conn. — Donny Lia of Jericho, N.Y. continued his winning ways
on the NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour with his third victory of the season in
the Charter Cable Internet & Telephone 150 at Thompson International Speedway.
Lia took the lead on lap 34 and led the rest of the way. The event was shortened
to 100 laps because of rain.
"I would
have liked to have won it under green," Lia said. "But
we’ll take it."
It was the
eighth career win for Lia and his third in the last four races.
It was his first career win at Thompson. Lia also took over the
point lead by 14 points over James Civali, who finished seventh.
Ted Christopher
of Plainville, Conn. finished second. Christopher was scheduled
to start ninth but was forced to drop back to the rear of the
field at the start after changing a tire. Bobby Santos III, of
Millis, Mass. scored his best career finish by placing third.
Former champions
Tony Hirschman of Northampton, Pa and Todd Szegedy of Ridgefield,
Conn. rounded out the top five
The next event
for the NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour is at New Hampshire International
Speedway on June 30
NASCAR WHELEN
MODIFIED TOUR-Charter Cable Internet & Telephone 150 Results
Thursday
At Thompson International Speedway
Thompson, CT
Lap length: 0.625 miles
(Start position in parentheses)
1. (4) Donny Lia, Jericho, N.Y., Dodge, 100 laps, 60.403 mph, $7,400.
2. (9) Ted Christopher, Plainville, Conn., Chevrolet, 100, $4,000.
3. (7) Bobby Santos, III, Millis, Mass., Chevrolet, 100, $2,700.
4. (5) Tony Hirschman, Northampton, Pa., Chevrolet, 100, $2,050.
5. (27) Todd Szegedy, Ridgefield, Conn., Ford, 100, $3,150.
6. (8) Ronnie Silk, Norwalk, Conn., Chevrolet, 100, $2,250.
7. (2) James Civali, Meriden, Conn., Chevrolet, 100, $2,250.
8. (15) Jimmy Blewett, Howell, N.J., Chevrolet, 100, $2,025.
9. (21) Kevin Goodale, Riverhead, NY, Chevrolet, 100, $1,475.
10. (31) Jamie Tomaino, Howell, N.J., Ford, 100, $1,550.
11. (30) Rowan Pennink, Huntingdon Valley, Pa., Chevrolet, 100, $1,125.
12. (32) Woody Pitkat, Stafford Springs, Conn., Pontiac, 100, $1,775.
13. (13) Mike Stefanik, Coventry, R.I., Chevrolet, 100, $2,450.
14. (12) Danny Sammons, Trenton, N.J., Chevrolet, 100, $1,440.
15. (18) Carl Pasteryak, Lisbon, Conn., Pontiac, 100, $1,036.
16. (23) Matt Hirschman, Northampton, Pa., Dodge, 100, $1,400.
17. (24) Eric Beers, Northampton, Pa., Chevrolet, 100, $1,675.
18. (25) Dick Houlihan, Bridgewater, Mass., Chevrolet, 100, $1,650.
19. (3) Eddie Flemke, Southington, Conn., Chevrolet, 100, $1,425.
20. (22) Rick Fuller, Auburn, Mass., Chevrolet, 100, $1,300.
21. (17) Anthony Sesely, Matawan, N.J., Chevrolet, 100, $1,275.
22. (29) Glen Tyler, Hampton Bays, N.Y., Chevrolet, 100, $850.
23. (37) Wade Cole, Riverton, Conn., Chevrolet, 100, $1,225.
24. (6) Richard Savary, Canton, Mass., Chevrolet, 99, $1,550.
25. (20) Ron Yuhas, Groton, Conn., Chevrolet, 98, $1,190.
26. (34) Joseph Hartmann, Calverton, N.Y., Chevrolet, 98, $750.
27. (35) Jake Marosz, Middletown, Conn., Chevrolet, 98, $750.
28. (11) Jerry Marquis, Broad Brook, Conn., Chevrolet, 97, $1,550.
29. (28) Eric Berndt, Rocky Hill, Conn., Chevrolet, 80, accident, $750.
30. (19) Renee Dupuis, Glastonbury, Conn., Chevrolet, 80, accident, $1,150.
31. (1) Ryan Preece, Kensington, CT, Chevrolet, 64, $750.
32. (14) Bobby Grigas, Marshfield, MA, Chevrolet, 64, $1,450.
33. (16) John Blewett, III, Howell, N.J., Chevrolet, 50, accident, $1,450.
34. (26) Billy Pauch, Jr., Frenchtown, N.J., Dodge, 49, accident, $1,550.
35. (10) Zach Sylvester, Lebanon, Conn., Pontiac, 38, rear end, $1,450.
Race statistics
Time of Race: 1 hrs., 2 mins, 5 secs
Average Speed: 60.403 mph
Margin of Victory: Under Caution
BUD POLE AWARD: Richard Savary, 21 Superior Oil/Lombardi Inside Out Chevrolet
Caution Flags: 6 for 46 laps.
Lap Leaders: Civali 1-12, Flemke 13-21, Civali 22, Flemke 23-26, Civali 27-33,
Lia 34-100.
Total Laps Led: Lia 67, Civali 20, FLemke 13. 5 changes involving 3 drivers.
Unofficial Top 10 Driver Points: 1. Lia, 764; 2. Civali, 745; 3. Jimmy Blewett,
744; 4. Todd Szegedy, 728; 5. Matt Hirschman, 712; 6. Ronnie Silk, 649; 7.
Mike Stefanik, 627; 8. Jamie Tomaino, 623; 9. Ted Christopher, 597; 10. Jerry
Marquis, 591.
Next Race: Loudon, N.H.
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