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Pasteryak Crowned True Value Modified Champion:
Jim Dupont
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 Rehoboth,
MA – (November 16, 2008) -- A capacity crowd filled the
historic Francis Farm banquet facility in Rehoboth, MA.,
Saturday night, November 15, as the True Value Modified
Racing Series, presented it’s fifth annual Awards Banquet
honoring drivers, car owners, and the 2008 series
champion, Chris Pasteryak, Lisbon, CT.
Pasteryak, winner of two races, at Waterford and Seekonk,
addressed the crowd from a well prepared and well
delivered script that detailed what the season meant to
him and his family. The second generation driver thanked
his fiancé, family, his Babcia, friends, his sponsors,
series sponsors, and TVMRS officials, for their support.
His father, Charlie, and uncle, Carl, have been involved
in modified racing since the mid-seventies. “I guess they
didn’t know what they were getting into,” said the new
champion.
Series founder Jack Bateman, joined by series officials
and True Value representatives, Rick and Robin Tullock,
made presentations to the top fifteen drivers and car
owners as well as achievement awards in several
categories. Sponsorship awards and the the 4th annual Bob
Polverari “7-11” presentation were also part of the
evenings festivities.
Series announcer, John Spence Sr, hosted the event, with
opening remarks focusing on a review of the 2008 season.
Spence noted, “despite the just concluded campaign being
tough economically for everyone, 61 different drivers were
awarded points this year. All things considered, that’s
not too bad.” Spence also recognized special guests and
thanked media representatives for their continued support.
Bateman recognized series officials for their hard work,
professionalism, and dedication.
He offered comment on each official pointing out their
qualities and what they mean to the series. The tours
officials have been lauded by fans, media, speedway
management, and race teams, for the respect they show
competitors, and their easy going manner.
Bateman thanked track owners, series sponsors,
participating New England True Value stores, New England
Racing Fuels, Black Mountain Painting, Hoosier Tire East ,
SPAFCO Race Cars, Koszela Speed, Dart, UniFirst, Inside
Track, Sherwood Racing Wheels, for their support.
The series founder also spoke of a 16 race schedule, down
from 19 this past season, with some adjustments and
possible additions to be made to a tentative schedule
already in place for 2009. The series will also assist in
officiating the “open” race at Seekonk in July.
The 2008 “7-11” award, for professionalism on and off the
track, was presented to Vinnie “WHO” Annarummo. The
recipient was chosen by former winners, Bateman, Dwight
Jarvis, and Ed Dachenhausen and the special plaque was
presented by New England Hall of Famer, Bob Polverari.
Service Award: Ray Legere. A race car owner/builder since
the early 70’s, Legere, now a member of the series tech
staff, joins Jarvis and Bateman as one of three original
race car owners that remains with the series today.
2008 True Value Modified Racing Series Achievement Awards
Recipients:
Hoosier Tire East Award: (Presented By Bobby Summers) -
Chris Pasteryak
Black Mountain Painting Award: (Presented By Jack Bateman)
- Kirk Alexander
Most Improved Driver: (Selected By Series Officials) –
Shelly Perry
Touch Luck Award: (Selected By Series Officials) – Les
Hinckley
Sportsmanship Award: (Selected By Series Officials) - 77
Gangsta Racing
Koszela Speed - Rookie of the Year: Kenny White Jr
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