04/17/2003

LATE MODEL THUNDER TO ROAR IN 2003

    Tight close competition has long been the byword, which describes the weekly Late Model racing at Riverhead Raceway, and the 2003 season will be no exception. Late Model thunder will once again roar at the quarter mile oval starting with the year's first 25-lap feature event on opening night Saturday April 26th.
    Scott Kulesa won the 2002 Late Model title at Barbara and Jim Cromarty's historic facility, but if the 23 year old physical therapy major at Northeastern University is going to repeat he'll again have to deal with a roster full of cagey veterans.
    Among them will be Roger Oxee who became the all-time leading winner in the class during 2002 who hopes to grab an elusive first ever track title during the campaign. Former four time LM champion Peter "Buzzy" Eriksen also has vast experience and should be considered a contender.
    After a strong second half in 2002 Glenn Tyler should be in the title hunt this season, as will Greg Kleila, Mike Mortimer, Kevin Metzger and Shawn Patrick.
    Many teams over the past few seasons have burst onto the Late Model scene and should be strong in '03, among them are Doug Wholey, Jim Pape, Anthony DeMonte, Chris Mangels, Jarrod Hayes, Keith Rotzi and Walter DeMorris.
    Seeking to race in their first full campaign in the class will be Joe Paschitti, Darryl Baker, Andy Lokkberg Dave Brigati and Eddie Stein.
    So when you hear that rumble of thunder during 2003 at Riverhead Raceway don't look towards the sky, rather check out the hot racing action the Late Models will be providing.
    Joining the Late Models on opening night at Riverhead will be the NASCAR Modifieds, Figure Eights, Chargers, Blunderbusts and Super Pro Trucks. Heat racing will start at 4:30 pm and feature event racing goes green at 6:30 pm.

    For further information please contact the track office at 631-842-RACE or our website at www.riverheadraceway.com

Sources:  Bob Finan/Riverhead Raceway PR
Posted:  April 23, 2003