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NASCAR Modified star Charlie Jarzombek to be inducted in the Class of 2015 of the NY State Hall of Fame on Jan. 24

The late Charlie Jarzombek will be inducted into the NY State Racing HOF on Jan 24, 2015. (Credit: NASCAR archives.)

The late Charlie Jarzombek will be inducted into the NY State Racing HOF on Jan 24, 2015. (Credit: NASCAR archives.)

By Lou Modestino

A trio of outstanding drivers and two highly respected promoters will comprise the 2015 Hall of Fame class of the New York State Stock Car Association. Dirt track heroes Pete Bicknell and Kenny Brightbill will be joined by the late asphalt star Charlie Jarzombek on the driver’s side, while Marcia Wetmore and Howard Commander were elected for their accomplishments in speedway management and promotion. Continue reading →

Timmy Solomito get NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour Rookie of the Year

 

 

Long island Timmy Solomito gets the NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour Rookie of the Year Award. (Credit: NASCAR Home Track photo. )

Long island’s  Timmy Solomito gets the NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour Rookie of the Year Award. (Credit: NASCAR Home Track photo. )

By Lou Modestino

Not many rookie race car drivers already have a nickname, let alone two, but Timmy Solomito has done his best to live up to both. The moniker applied depends on which side of Long Island Sound you’re on. On the south side at New York’s Riverhead Raceway, you’ll hear Timmy “The Natural” Solomito, a tag that was coined by former street stock driver Frankie Cole and carried on by track publicist and announcer Bob Finan. On the north side at the three Connecticut short tracks, longtime announcer and wordsmith Matt Buckler refers to the 22-year-old driver as Timmy “The Torpedo” Solomito. Continue reading →