05/12/2003

RIVERHEAD NASCAR MODIFIEDS TO TUNE-UP FOR FMS VISIT MAY 31

    The Riverhead Raceway NASCAR Modified regulars who plan on running the Miller Lite 200 on June 7th will have an opportunity to ready themselves one week earlier as Barbara and Jim Cromarty will host a 50-lap, double point event on Saturday May 31st. The race will feature time-trial qualifying and might even find a few NASCAR FMS teams attempting to qualify.
    The first 50-lap NASCAR Modified feature of 2003 fell victim to defending Riverhead Raceway champion J.R. Bertuccio on May 3rd and the 21-year old standout is a favorite for the upcoming contest as well. Out to top J.R. will be Joe Hartmann, John Fortin, Chuck Steuer, Mike Andrews Jr. and Frank Vigliarolo Jr. who chased Bertuccio to the line on opening night. Also in the mix will be Bill Park, Chris Young, Wayne Anderson, Ed Brunnhoelzl Jr., Dan Jivanelli and Lenny Fischer.
    Joining the NASCAR "Mod Squad" on the card will be the Late Models, Figure Eights, Blunderbusts and Super Pro Trucks. The night will also mark the first Saturday night appearance of the One-On-One Spectator Drag competition. This event pits two drivers in street legal cars for a one-lap, single elimination race around the quarter mile facility. Normally run on the Sunday Enduro programs, the NASCAR fans should really enjoy this contest as well and the One-On-One Spectator Drags are open to anyone who wants to take a shot at racing the historic oval.

    The NASCAR Dodge Weekly Series rolls on each and every Saturday night at Riverhead Raceway through September. For additional information please call 631-842-RACE or visit our website at www.riverheadraceway.com.

Sources:  Bob Finan/Riverhead Raceway PR
Posted:  May 13, 2003