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04/12/2005

2004 BLUNDERBUST GRADE REPORT
by "Professor" Peter Milano

Well it's that time once again, with the season fast approaching, the grade reports are rolling in! The Professor, Peter Milano, has looked over the entire 2004 racing season at Riverhead Raceway and has decided what grades will be given out to the top 20 drivers in each division. Each division will be graded at different points during the off season, which means, competitors will be chomping at the bit to get their grades! The 2004 Modifieds were handed out first then it was the Late Models, Chargers, and now it's the Blunderbusts.

1) TOM PICKERELL
#
4 Pickerell Clam Chevrolet

How did "Slick Pick" end up as Blunderbust 2004 Champion? With 14 top tens, 8 top fives and 1 win in 16 races; his consistency was hard to beat! It seemed Pickerell came under the radar all season long and no one noticed him! Staying out of trouble in a beat and bang division is tough, but Tom sure did a fine job and fooled everyone in the class.

A+
16 races, 1 win, 8 top 5's, 14 top 10's

2) EUGENE MALVERTY
#
23 All Stock Auto Parts Chevy

It seemed in 2004 Eugene was on his way to winning his third straight title. He would have won if handicapping wasn’t always an issue. But almost each week we watched Malverty drive from the back of the pack threading the needle and hunting down the front runners for the win! Eugene's year was great with 2 wins, 9 top fives and 11 top tens despite missing the end-of-the-year gold.

A+
16 races, 2 wins, 9 top 5's, 11 top 10's

3) DOUG WATSON
#
3 Over the Hill Racing Chevrolet

Not always the strongest car, but the driver sure races from his heart and brought home 2 wins, 3 top fives and an impressive 12 top tens in 16 races. With a new major sponsor in 2005, we will see if Watson can earn his first championship.

A
16 races, 2 wins, 3 top 5's, 12 top 10's

4) SCOTT MALISZEWSKI
#
22 Chevrolet

Maliszewski is yet another driver with 2 wins in 2004. Scott looked strong for most of the season with 7 top fives and 12 top tens. Scott going to be a tough pick to beat in 2005!

A
16 races, 2 wins, 7 top 5's, 12 top 10's

5) BILL WEGMANN
#
79 Oldsmobile

One of the last long sleds left on the circuit, Bill knows how to wheel and deal through traffic. With 12 top tens and 5 top fives, he also brought home a victory in 2004!

B+
15 races, 1 win, 5 top 5's, 12 top 10's

6) ARTIE PEDERSEN JR.
#
1 Sherwin-Williams Chevrolet

Not a bad season after bad luck seemed to follow him in previous seasons. Pedersen earned 10 top tens and 5 top fives, but victory lane seemed to elude him.

B
16 races, 0 win, 5 top 5's, 10 top 10's

7) JASON CARPENTER
#77 Blue Point Auto Body Chevy

Racin’ Jason looked to be on his way to victory lane, but fell short with 2 top fives and 8 top tens.

B-
15 races, 0 wins, 2 top 5's, 8 top 10's

8) WAYNE OKULA
#
67 Choice Appraiser Chevrolet

The #67 is definitely one of the nicest machines in the Blunderbust division. Wayne used his sled to gain 2 top fives and 7 top tens and look for a stronger year in 2005 as he gets accustomed to the Blunderbust division.

B-
16 races, 0 wins, 2 top 5's, 7 top 10's

9) MIKE SCHWARZ
#14

Mike Schwarz looked to be one of the strongest cars at the beginning of the season, but failed to bring home a victory in 2004. However, he did have a respectable record of 5 top fives and 10 tens.

B
15 races, 0 wins, 5 top 5's, 10 top 10's

10) SCOTT PEDERSEN
#
27

Scott Pedersen rounded out the top 10 in points in his freshman year, but lacked victories. He did come home with 2 top fives and 6 top tens.

C+
16 races, 0 wins, 2 top 5's, 6 top 10's


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Sources:  Peter Milano/LongIslandJam.com
Posted:  April 12, 2005

 

 

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