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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.

Keith Rocco wins VMRS Lincoln Tech 80 at Stafford his home track

 

 

 

Keith Rocco has won over a dozen races this year and is especially good at this home track Stafford Motor Speedway. (Credit: NASCAR Home Tracks photo)

Keith Rocco has won over a dozen races this year and is especially good at this home track Stafford Motor Speedway. (Credit: NASCAR Home Tracks photo)

By Lou Modestino

The Valenti Modified Racing Series made its second of three visits during the 2014 season to Stafford Motor Speedway for the 4th Annual Lincoln Tech 80. Taking the checkered flag was Keith Rocco, who joined Tommy Barrett, Jr. as the only VMRS drivers to win more than one race at Stafford. Continue reading →

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 →

New Hampshire Motor Speedway is getting ready for the July 13 Camping World RV Sales 301

 

 

Brian Vickers hopes to make it two Camping World RV 301 races in a row at NHMS on Sunday, July 13. (Credit: NASCAR photo)

Brian Vickers hopes to make it two Camping World RV 301 races in a row at NHMS on Sunday, July 13. (Credit: NASCAR photo)

By Lou Modestino

Up in the southern New Hampshire’s Lake Region, New Hampshire Motor Speedway is getting ready for its first NASCAR event next weekend. The NASCAR fans are expected to jam the venue for their first of two big NASCAR three day race fests. Next Sunday’s, July 13 Camping World RV Sale 301 is the big event. The other one is the Sylvania 300, the Camping World NASCAR Trucks, Whelen Modified Tour and American Canadian Tour Invitational in September. Next weekend features NASCAR’s Whelen Modified division in two events Friday and Saturday. Also, next Saturday is the NASCAR Nationwide Series and the Sprint Cup Series on Sunday, July 13. 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 →

John McKennedy tops the field for the second time in the SBM 125 at Star

 

When it comes to open wheel racing Jon McKennedy is one of the top drivers in the field. (Credit: Jon McKIennedy photo)

When it comes to open wheel racing Jon McKennedy is one of the top drivers in the field. (Credit: Jon McKIennedy photo)

By Lou Modestino

The SBM 125 IV Modified Open held at Star Speedway on Saturday night proved to be the most competitive and exciting race in the four year history of the event, with three different race leaders over the final eight laps of the $46,301 event. Continue reading →

Some 34 entries head for Thompson Speedway for the first Valenti Modified Racing Series race on Thursday, May 29

Todd Szgedy is always a threat anytime he races a Modified car. Credit: NASCAR Home Track photo)

Todd Szgedy is always a threat anytime he races a Modified car. Credit: NASCAR Home Track photo)

 

A 75-lap feature race and an early season battle for the points lead highlight the May 29th program.

Series regulars Todd Szegedy of Ridgefield, CT, two-time series champion Chris Pasteryak, of Lisbon, CT, reigning champion Rowan Pennink, of Huntingdon Valley, PA, Preston, Connecticut’s, Max Zachem, and Justin Bonsignore, of Islip, NY, are entered. The five drivers are currently ranked one through fifth in the point standings.

Szegedy, driver of the Stuarts Automotive sponsored entry out of Lowell, MA, leads the pack by only two points over Pasteryak, (Dawley’s Collision and Custom) #5CT car, and Pennink’s (Monk Hand Cleaner) #25 based in Saugus, MA. The 21-year-old Zachem, (Dunleavy Tire and Truck Repair) # 20, is 13 points back with Bonsignore, (Monster Marine) # 21, one point behind and 14 points from the top.

Additionally, Steven Masse, of Bellingham, MA, Richard Savary of Canton, MA, Anthony Nocella, of Woburn, MA, Charlie Pasteryak, of Lisbon, CT, Todd Owen, of Somers, CT, Matt Richmond, of Richmond, NH, and Dylan Kopec, of Palmer, MA, are entered.

Thursday’s race also features drivers that some consider outsiders but are no strangers to the VMRS. Most have committed to competing at the Connecticut tracks on the 2014 schedule.

Legendary Ted Christopher, of Plainville, CT, again teams with New England Hall of Fame car owner Joe Brady, Keith Rocco, of Wallingford, CT, Woody Pitkat, of Stafford Springs, CT, Ryan Preece, of Berlin, CT, Tommy Barrett, of Millis, MA, and Rob Fuller, of Auburn, MA, make up the impressive group.

Qualifying heat races begin approximately at 6:15 PM.

26-cars will start the 75-lap main event.

Bobby Santos knew the way to Spring Sizzler victory lane

Bobby Santos, III is back on the rebound having hit the winners circle again at the Spring Sizzler at the Stafford Motor Speedway. Credit: NASCAR Home Track photo.

Bobby Santos, III is back on the rebound having hit the winners circle again at the Spring Sizzler at the Stafford Motor Speedway. Credit: NASCAR Home Track photo.

By Lou Modestino

No one needed to show Bobby Santos the way to Victory Lane at Stafford Motor Speedway; he’s a frequent visitor.

The Franklin, Mass., driver won the NAPA Auto Parts Spring Sizzler 200 on Sunday for his 11th career NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour victory, with six of those coming at Stafford, including three of the last four Spring Sizzlers. Continue reading →