04/14/2005

FIVE RIVERHEAD CHAMPS SET TO DEFEND TITLES

    Of the five divisional champions that make-up up the NASCAR Weekly Dodge Series at Riverhead Raceway joining the NASCAR Modifieds weekly, all five champions from 2004 will return to defend their championships in 2005.
The curtain will go up on the 2005 season at Barbara and Jim Cromarty's quarter mile Saturday evening April 30th with a full six for one card.
    Glenn Tyler of Hampton Bays will look to make it three Late Model titles in a row for car owners John & Sheryl Heather.  He'll be a strong contender in the 25-lap opening night main event. Among those expected to test Tyler for the crown this year are Dave Brigati, Jarrod Hayes, Roger Oxee and "Mighty" Mortimer. Also a threat to contend is Scott Kulesa, Rob Tribuzio, Shawn Patrick, Sean Patterson, Greg Kleila and Kevin Metzger.
    After a great campaign in 2004 when he won his fifth career Riverhead Raceway title on the strength of nine victories, Roger Maynor of Bay Shore will again be the man to beat in Figure Eight action. Out to stop Maynor will be George Sprague, Bill Steen, Ken Darch, Paul Specht, Tom Kraft, Ken Hyde, Arne Pedersen, Tom Ferrara and Will Farrell.
    "Dynamite" Dan Turbush of Riverhead will be gunning for his third consecutive Charger championship and fourth overall in his storied career in 2005. Ironically enough some of his toughest competition will come from within his family from brother Rusty and son Chris. Also out to derail Dan will be Eric Lutz, Brad Van Houten, Chris Beutler Mike Bologna, Chris McGuire and Robin Vollmoeller.
    "Slick Pick" Tom Pickerell of Centerport looks to back-up his first career Blunderbust champion from 2004 with a repeat performance in 2005. Plenty of drivers will be out to keep Pickerell from repeating and among them are, Eugene Malverty, Doug Watson, Scott Maliszewski, Bill Wegmann, Artie Pedersen, Wayne Okula, Scott Pedersen, Tommy Walkowiak and the returning Tom Slee.
    Super Pro Truck kingpin Lou Maestri of Deer Park enjoyed his first career championship during the off-season, but is now ready to get back to work. Among those out to wrestle the title away from Lou are Dave Brigati, Danny Grennan, Bryan Sescila, Mike Albasini, Troy Ferdinando, Frank Dumicich Sr & Jr. and two new drivers Bobby Gardner and Brian McElearney.
    After a long winters wait the NASCAR Dodge Weekly Series will roar into action Saturday night April 30th with qualifying at 4:30 pm and feature event racing set for 6:00 pm.
    For further information please call 631-842-RACE or visit www.riverheadraceway.com.

Source:  Bob Finan/Riverhead Raceway PR
Posted:  April 16, 2005