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03/14/2005

2004 LATE MODEL GRADE REPORT
by "Professor" Peter Milano

11) DOUG WHOLEY
#98 Ideal Cesspool Pontiac

The Hurricane showed nights where he could have taken down the win, but was overpowered in the end! Doug had 9 top tens and 1 top five. He also had many distractions on his mind, including a Modified ride and many nights where he sponsored many divisions!  However in 2005, Wholey is planning to concentrate more on the Late Model and a solid run for points.

B-
15 races, 0 wins, 1 top 5's, 9 top 10's

12) DENNIS KRUPSKI
#12 Select Marketing Pontiac

In one or two races, Dennis looked to be the strongest car of the night. He’s improved a lot this year and I'm looking forward to his progress in 2005. 5 top tens and 3 top fives.

C+
15 races, 0 wins, 3 top 5's, 5 top 10's

13) ANDY LOKKEBERG
#84 Big Bast Chevrolet Chevy

The start of the year looked to be the year Andy would break free of the gremlins, but they came back mid-season, hindering his performance. 6 top tens, 3 top fives.

C+
15 races, 0 wins, 3 top 5's, 6 top 10's

14) KEVIN METZGER
#23 SPONSORS WANTED Chevy

2004 saw Kevin Metzger get into a few different scuffles on the track, which hurt him in the points.  This usual championship contender had a horrid year with 6 top tens and 3 top fives, and 1 missed race.

C
14 races, 0 wins, 3 top 5's, 6 top 10's

15) EDDIE STEIN
#5 East Coast Well Drilling Chevy

In the former 2000 championship car of Gregg Shivers, Stein has failed to get a handle on the unique GSM chassis.  Stein managed to eke out only 5 top 10's in 13 starts.

C-
13 races, 0 win, 0 top 5's, 5 top 10's

16) KENNY ALFANO
#35 SPONSORS WANTED Chevy

It was great to see Kenny Alfano back on a consistent basis at year’s end. 12 races but only 1 top ten, although Alfano has improved a lot on an ill handling car.

C-
12 races, 0 win, 0 top 5's, 1 top 10's

17) KEITH ROTZI
#21 P-E-K Construction Chevy

2004 could have been the year Keith came home with a win. He looked extremely strong at the beginning of the season, but curtailed after a few hard hitting accidents that sidelined his car.  Only 2 top tens in 12 races.  For 2005, Keith's schedule may be limited as he is attending the NASCAR Technical Institute for college.

C
12 races, 0 wins, 0 top 5's, 2 top 10's

18) JACK HANDLEY SR.
#49 Continental Abstract Chevy

Jack tried hard to get used to the #49 machine, but seemed to struggle a lot on the setup! I do however give him credit for starting at the rear of the field many nights to stay out of the way of the faster competitors.  Hopefully in 2005 he gets a handle of the more powerful Late Models in the same fashion he did with the Blunderbusts.

D+
12 races, 0 wins, 0 top 5's, 0 top 10's

19) JACK ORLANDO
#07 Staria Automative Chevy

With only 4 races under his belt, Jack Orlando looked strong and poised to take down a win! He did have 1 top five and made all four races in the top ten.  Jack looks like a natural in the Late Models and the grapevine is telling me that he may be a welcomed permanent addition to the fendered elite at Riverhead Raceway.

B-
4 races, 0 wins, 1 top 5's, 4 top 10's

20) BILLY WHEELER
#82 Spring & Summer Pontiac

Wheeler ran most of his races out of state, but in the two races he ran at Riverhead he looked exceptionally strong earning 1 top five and 2 top tens out of only 2 starts.

C
2 races, 0 wins, 1 top 5's, 2 top 10's


Sources:  Peter Milano/LongIslandJam.com
Posted:  March 14, 2005

 

 

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