05/31/2003

MOTHER NATURE NOW THREE FOR SIX AT RIVERHEAD RACEWAY

    Not even the strongest of efforts by NASCAR Dodge Weekly Series officials at Riverhead Raceway could ward off mother nature this past Saturday.   Rain wiped out the card after seven of twenty-eight NASCAR Modifieds had taken time trials. It marks the third rain-out in six attempts for Barbara and Jim Cromarty who went the entire 2002 slate without a washout.
    Of the seven cars that took time in a light mist John Fortin of Holtsville  posted a quick time of 12.120. By the time both Frank Vigliarolo Jr. and J.R. Bertuccio took time the track conditions worsened and an effort to dry the facility ensued. However the mist became a drizzle and the eventually steady rain and the decision to call the show was made.
    Pit passes and rain checks from this past week will be honored on Saturday night June 14th, with Blunderbust teams able to use their May 31st pit pass on June 21st as they have the 14th off. The double point race for the NASCAR Modifieds is now scheduled for the 75-lap event in September, while the Demolition Derby from May 31st which was rescheduled from May 24th is now scheduled for June 14th.
    Please note the pit passes and rain checks from May 31st will not be honored this week Saturday June 7th. This is the first of two stops for the NASCAR Featherlite Modified Series and there is a different price structure for the Miller Lite 200 at both the front and back gates.

For more information please call the track office at 631-842-RACE or visit our website at www.riverheadraceway.com

Sources:  Bob Finan/Riverhead Raceway PR
Posted:  June 2, 2003