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Thompson Race Is Truly a Value For Race Fans:
Canaan, NH (June 15, 2009) -- It will be a battle of
champions like no other Thursday night, June 18, when
the True Value Modified Racing Series travels to the
famed Thompson International Speedway, Thompson, CT.,
for the tours first Thursday night appearance. The
race,” The Town Fair Tire 75,” will highlight the
program.
Five champions including, current TVMRS title holder,
Chris Pasteryak, seven-time NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour
champion, Mike Stefanik, current WMT Champion Ted
Christopher, Thompson Modified champ Kurt Vigeant, and
defending race winner Todd Owen, are all entered.
Vigeant, plus fellow Thompson racer and many time
champion Jeff Zuidema, both will be making their 2009
debut with the sixth year series.
In addition, the list of expected entries from
throughout the Northeast is talent laden and impressive.
Current TVMRS points leader and two time winner this
season, Jon McKennedy, is entered. McKennedy has won two
consecutive races, at Claremont, NH., and Seekonk, MA.
He’ll be joined by Waterford Speedbowl winner, Doug Coby,
Thunder Road
VT.,winner Stephen Masse, former TVMRS racers, Bobby
Grigas from the Whelen Modified Tour, and Whelen
Southern Modified Tour ace Andy Seuss, veteran, Jimmy
Kuhn, Mike Douglas JR, and Jack Bateman. “Showtime”
Jimmy Blewett has shown interest in the special event
and is expected to compete.
TVMRS regulars Rob Goodnough, Les Hinckley, Richard
Savary, Eddie Spiers, Mike Holdridge and Ed Dachenhausen
are all expected.
New England’s premier modified series will race 75 green
flag laps. Qualifying races and a consolation race will
determine the starting lineup for the “Town Fair 75.”
Qualifying begins at 5:30 PM. The first feature race is
slated for 6:45 PM.
Thursday’s race is a qualifying event for the All-Star
race to be held the night before the Race of Champions
at Oswego, NY. in September.
Tickets are family priced at only $20.00 for adults;
$5.00 for youngsters ages 6-14 and those 5 years and
under will be admitted free of charge.
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