Home track driver Todd Annarummo can’t ever be counted out when he races at Seekonk. (Credit: Enterprisenews.com photo)

By Lou Modestino

The Valenti Modified Racing Series rolls into Seekonk Speedway this Saturday, June 7, for the second of three scheduled races at the famed oval and the early points battle continues.

.Some 29 race teams from throughout the Northeast have filed pre-race registrations for the ‘Valenti Auto Mall 100.’ The series top point men will grab most of the attention. Last month’s winner at the ‘Cement Palace’  Rick Savary will also draw his share.

Ridgefield, Connecticut’s Todd Szegedy holds a slim 3-point lead over reigning champion Rowan Pennink, of Huntingdon Valley, PA who has already garnered a win at Monadnock Speedway in April. Szegedy still seeks his first with car owner Kevin Stuart.

Chris Pasteryak, of Lisbon, Connecticut sits third in the standings after a tough outing at Thompson Speedway last week where he finished tenth. The two-time champion is also seeking his first trip to victory lane.

Max Zachem, of Preston, Connecticut, and Jeff Rocco, of Meriden, Connecticut, fourth and fifth, are expected entries.

Richard Savary of Canton, Massachusetts, grabbed his first win May 4th at Seekonk,  That track he considers as his home turf. Savary grew up at the Seekonk track where his legendary father George competed for years. If Savary can find the same magic he had going last month he’ll be tough to beat.

Another local entry always competitive at his home track is Todd Annarumo of Swansea, Massachusetts. The second-generation driver has two VMRS wins at Seekonk under his belt. Legendary Dwight Jarvis will also make the trip from his home base in Ascutney, Vermont.