08/14/2003

RIVERHEAD MODIFIEDS AND LATE MODELS HAVE IMPORTANT DATE SEPTEMBER 6TH

    Both the NASCAR Modified and Late Model classes of the NASCAR Dodge Weekly Series at Riverhead Raceway have an important date to look forward to on Saturday evening September 6th. Each class will race in their third and final double point race of 2003, with the NASCAR Modifieds set for 75-laps, while the Late Models will contest in 50-laps of racing.
    Time trial qualifying will be held for both divisions and the main events themselves could go a long way in determining the champions from each.  Heading into mid-August John Fortin was atop the NASCAR Modified rankings with Chuck Steuer, Wayne Anderson, Tom Rogers Jr. and Ed Brunnhoelzl Jr. in tow. If any of those four drivers are going to make a run at Fortin, they will have needed to start prior to the 75-lap tilt, but this race could play a pivotal role.
    J.R. Bertuccio, Ken Heagy, Dan Jivanelli, Lenny Fischer and Frank Vigliarolo Jr. were in the top ten as of press time, but all five would need quite a bit of misfortune to strike the top five and a run of good finishes for themselves.
    The Dart Fuel Oil night 50 for the Late Models will without question have a major impact on the 2003 championship as Glenn Tyler and Peter Eriksen were separated by just two points heading into competition August 16th. Chasing the tandem in the top five are Roger Oxee, Dave Brigati and Scott Kulesa fill out the top five and will need some good runs prior to and including the 75.
    Greg Kleila, Kevin Metzger, Doug Wholey, Jarrod Hayes and Dennis Krupski complete the Late Model top ten as of mid-August and will need to play catch-up heading into September.
    Joining the September 6th program will be the MortgageOne night for the Chargers with the Figure Eights, Blunderbusts and Super Pro Trucks rounding out the six for one show.
    Time trials for both the NASCAR Modifieds and Late Models will start off qualifying procedures at 4:30 pm, with feature event action taking the green at 6:30 pm.
    Additional information can be obtained by dialing 631-842-RACE or visiting our website at www.riverheadraceway.com.

Sources:  Bob Finan/Riverhead Raceway PR
Posted:  August 14, 2003