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A late pass nets Bonsignore a win at Monadnock Speedway

Justin Bonsignore timed his pass right to win the NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour race at Monadnock Speedway. (Credit: NASCAR Home Track photo)

Justin Bonsignore timed his pass right to win the NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour race at Monadnock Speedway. (Credit: NASCAR Home Track photo)

 

 

By Lou Modestino

Justin Bonsignore made the late pass pay off as he drove to the NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour victory in the O’Reilly 200 at Monadnock Speedway Saturday night.

Bonsignore powered underneath Ryan Preece on Lap 175 en route to the win. Preece had started second and led all but one lap to that point.

It was the fifth career win for the Holtsville, New York, driver and second straight at Monadnock. It was also his second of 2014, as he opened the season with a win at Thompson Speedway Motorsports Park in April.

The race went caution-free, leaving just six cars on the lead lap at the checkered flag. Preece settled for second, followed by Eric Goodale, rookie Tommy Barrett Jr. and points leader Doug Coby.

Bonsignore won the Coors Light Pole Award earlier in the day, but Preece jumped to the lead on Lap 2 and held it until Bonsignore made his move.

Matt Hirschman finished sixth, followed by Patrick Emerling, Ted Christopher, Ron Silk and Ron Yuhas Jr.

With the win, Bonsignore moved to within four points of Coby in the championship points standings. Bobby Santos, who finished 11th, dropped to third in points — eight behind Coby. Christopher is fourth, another five points back, while Preece moved up a spot to fifth.

The NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour races next in the Call Before You Dig 8-1-1 150 at Stafford Motor Speedway on Friday, Aug. 8.

NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour-O’Reilly Auto Parts 200 Results
Saturday
At Monadnock Speedway
Winchester, N.H.
Lap length: 0.25 miles
(Start position in parentheses)
1. (1) Justin Bonsignore, Holtsville, NY, Chevrolet, 200 laps, 66.323 mph.
2. (2) Ryan Preece, Berlin, Conn., Ford, 200.
3. (3) Eric Goodale, Riverhead, N.Y., Chevrolet, 200.
4. (5) Tommy Barrett, Jr., Millis, Mass., Chevrolet, 200.
5. (10) Doug Coby, Milford, Conn., Chevrolet, 200.
6. (7) Matt Hirschman, Northampton, PA, Chevrolet, 200.
7. (15) Patrick Emerling, Orchard Park, NY, Chevrolet, 199.
8. (11) Ted Christopher, Plainville, Conn., Chevrolet, 199.
9. (8) Ron Silk, Norwalk, CT, Chevrolet, 199.
10. (6) Ron Yuhas, Jr., Groton, Conn., Chevrolet, 198.
11. (14) Bobby Santos, Franklin, Mass., Chevrolet, 198.
12. (16) Glen Reen, Wilbraham, Mass., Chevrolet, 197.
13. (4) Timmy Solomito, Islip, N.Y., Chevrolet, 196.
14. (19) Ken Heagy, Calverton, N.Y., Chevrolet, 195.
15. (22) Gary McDonald, Ronkonkoma, N.Y., Pontiac, 187.
16. (21) Dave Salzarulo, Monson, Mass., Chevrolet, 186.
17. (12) Andy Seuss, Hampstead, NH, Chevrolet, 181, power steering.
18. (13) Donny Lia, Jericho, NY, Dodge, 114, handling.
19. (17) Jamie Tomaino, Howell, N.J., Chevrolet, 110, engine.
20. (9) Woody Pitkat, Stafford, Conn., Chevrolet, 73, rear end.
21. (18) Wade Cole, Hartland, Conn., Chevrolet, 73, leaking fluid.
22. (20) Jimmy Zacharias, Candor, N.Y., Chevrolet, 68, electrical.
23. (23) Melissa Fifield, Wakefield, N.H., Chevrolet, 11, handling.
Race Statistics
Time of Race: 0 hours 45 minutes 14 seconds
Margin of Victory: 3.939 seconds
Fastest Qualifier: J.Bonsignore (71.468 mph, 12.593 seconds)
Caution Flags: 0 for 0 laps.
Lead Changes: 2 among 2 drivers.
Lap Leaders: J. Bonsignore 1; R. Preece 2-174; J. Bonsignore 175-200.
Standings: 1. D. Coby, 285; 2. J. Bonsignore, 281; 3. B. Santos, 277; 4. T. Christopher,272; 5. R. Preece, 252; 6. R. Silk, 244; 7. E. Goodale, 234; 8. T. Solomito, 233; 9. M. Hirschman, 229; 10. W. Pitkat, 227.

VMRS point leader Rowan Pinnink heads for Stafford Speedway on Friday night

Point leader Rowan Pinnink goes into Stafford's VMRS event with the point lead. (Credit: Rowan Pinnink photo)

Point leader Rowan Pinnink goes into Stafford’s VMRS event with the point lead. (Credit: Rowan Pinnink photo)

 

 

By Lou Modestino

Reigning Valenti Modified Racing Series Champion Rowan Pennink of Huntingdon Valley, Pennsylvania sits atop the point standings when the series returns to Stafford Motor Speedway, Stafford, Connecticut, Friday night, July 18. Continue reading →

Richard Savary sparkles in the Firecracker 100 at Monadnock

 

Richard Savary ended up the Independence Day weekend with his third trip of the season to victory lane at Monadnock Speedway in Winchester, NH. (Credit: Valenti Modified Racing Series photo)

Richard Savary ended up the Independence Day weekend with his third trip of the season to victory lane at Monadnock Speedway in Winchester, NH. (Credit: Valenti Modified Racing Series photo)

By Lou Modestino

Like a firecracker, Richard Savary sizzled and then exploded on lap 95 passing race leader Chris Pasteryak, of Lisbon. CT., to go on and win the Valenti Modified Racing Series sanctioned, 11th annual ‘Firecracker 100’ before a packed house at Monadnock Speedway, Winchester, NH. Saturday night, July 5. Continue reading →

Todd Szgedy takes the Valenti Modified main at Stafford Motor Speedway

By Lou Modestino

Todd Szegedy took the lead on lap 59 and was never headed winning the Valenti Modified Racing Series sanctioned ‘Town Fair Tire 80’ Friday night, June 20, at Stafford Motor Speedway, Stafford, Connecticut. Szegedy becomes the sixth different winner this season. The Stafford win is his second career VMRS victory. His first was July 7, 2012 at Monadnock Speedway. Continue reading →

Granite State Pro Stock Series moves to Star Speedway on Saturday, June 28

Lou Modestino

Larry Gelinas is firing on all cylinders to begin the 2014 season, and looks to keep the pressure on as the Granite State Pro Stock Series head to Star Speedway June 28. Continue reading →

VMRS rolls into Seekonk on Saturday, June 7,

 

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

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. Continue reading →

Granite State Pro Stocks move to Monadnock next

Barry Gray is always a threat anytime he races. Credit:: Granite State Pro Stock Series photo

Barry Gray is always a threat anytime he races. Credit:: Granite State Pro Stock Series photo

By Lou Modestino

With one race already in the books for the Granite State Pro Stock Series (GSPSS), competitors are preparing for a date with Monadnock Speedway May 24. Continue reading →

Pennink repeats as Spring Dash winner at Monadnock

Rowan Pinnink had everyone covered at Monadnock Speedway in the Valenti Modified Series feature. (Credit: NASCAR Home Track photo)

Rowan Pinnink had everyone covered at Monadnock Speedway in the Valenti Modified Series feature. (Credit: NASCAR Home Track photo)

 

By Lou Modestino

With a large crowd braving bitter cold temperatures looking on, reigning Series Champion Rowan Pennink of Huntingdon Valley, PA., made it back to back wins when he won the “Spring Dash 100” Valenti Modified Racing Series event Saturday night, April 19, at Monadnock Speedway, Winchester, NH. Continue reading →

Monadnock Speedway set to open on Saturday, April, 19 with the VMRS

Rick Savary of Canton is expected to enter the up coming Valenti Modified Racing Series at Monadnock Speedway

Rick Savary of Canton is expected to enter the up coming Valenti Modified Racing Series at Monadnock Speedway

By Lou Modestino

The snow is finally melted and Monadnock Speedway is set to welcome the veterans and rookies to the high banked 1/4 mile track in Southern NH. The speedway will officially open the gates for their annual Test and Tune session on Saturday, April 12 from Noon to 5 p.m.

This is an opportunity for all competitors to shake down their race machines from a very long winter, fill out registrations, purchase NASCAR licenses and tires prior to the season opener. The pit gates will open at 10 a.m. on the Test and Tune session. General Admission is free on the Test and Tune event where the fans can check out the 2014 competition.

The management is very excited for the season to come as the NASCAR feature division, the Sportsman Modifieds, has grown and is expected to be a full field weekly. There are at least five rookies joining the division along with new competitors coming from other tracks making Monadnock Speedway their home track. It will be a very challenging field, as new talent will join the already seasoned field of veterans. The other NASCAR division also is expected to see growth as quite a few Young Guns have moved up to the NASCAR divisional ranks.

The speedway has also announced a few changes for the 2014 season. The Lightning Stocks, Thunder Stocks and Young will now compete in heat races compared to drawing for feature starting positions as they have done in the past. This change will give all the competitors more track time while placing them in the regular race procedures as all the NASCAR divisions follow

The 2014 season opener is scheduled for Saturday, April 19 with racing at 5 p.m.. The traditional Bond Auto Parts 100 will feature the Valenti Modified Racing Series, all the speedway’s NASCAR Whelen All American Racing Series divisions along with the Pro 4 Modifieds. The pit gates will open at 11 a.m. with practice starting at 2 p.m..