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Jarvis Brothers Carry Home Torch to Thunder Road Sunday:
Barre, Vermont (May 17, 2009) – Two long time racers from
Ascutney, Vermont would like nothing more than to win in
front of their home state crowd this weekend when the
ground pounding True Value Modified Racing Series rolls
into Barre, Vermont’s., historic Thunder Road
International Speed bowl, Sunday May 24, as part of the
47th annual Mekkelsen RV Memorial Day Classic
Doubleheader. The race is the third event of a 15 race
schedule and the second appearance there by the sixth year
series. Last years race was highly competitive in front of
the largest crowd ever to see a TVMRS event.
Dwight Jarvis, 2006 TVMRS champion, and Brother Peter,
2007 TVMRS Rookie 0f the Year, will lead a strong
contingent of open wheeled modified race cars to the
legendary race track for the special holiday weekend
program.
In last years inaugural race, the first for modified race
cars in over 40 years, Dwight finished second with Peter
third, behind winner Kirk Alexander, W. Swanzey, NH.
Alexander will return to T-Road to defend his race title.
Additional expected entries include 2008 series champion,
Chris Pasteryak, Lisbon, CT; Monadnock Speedway winner Rob
Goodenough, W.Swanzey,NH; Ed Dachenhausen, Danbury, CT;
Mike Douglas JR, Auburn, NH; Rowan Pennink, Huntington
Valley, PA; current point leader Jon McKennedy,
E.Chelmsford, MA; Mike Holdridge, Madison, CT; and Sean
Bodreau, Claremont, NH. to name a few.
This year’s race will be a one day event. 12 lap
qualifying heats and a 15 lap consolation race will
determine the starting lineup for the 100 lap feature.
The ACT Late Models will also compete in a 100 lap event.
Gates open for fans at 10:00. Post time is 1:30. Admission
will be $20 Adult; $5 for children (6-12); and $40 for a
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