RAY FITZGERALD SHINES IN RIVERHEAD RACEWAY GRAND ENDURO

    Ray Fitzgerald of Manorville topped a strong Grand Enduro field Sunday afternoon in a 50-lap main event for his second win of the 2006. His first coming on opening day May 7th.
    On the track Fitzgerald steering the Constant Performance Chevy had to endure a fight for the lead with both Bobby Pease and John Cozza before he could lay claim to the victory. After the race Ray’s car along with other top finishers underwent a stringent post race inspection, which he passed nearly two hours after crossing the line.
    In 8-Cylinder Enduro action Dominic Ranieri of East Northport ended a long dry spell without a victory when he won in a 100-lap contest in his Local Cesspools Chevy. In the nightcap it was a first career win for Tom Lacoste of Stony Brook in his Auto Pro Auto Parts Chevy as Tom prevailed in a 50-lap tilt.
    In the 4/6-Cylinder Truck Enduro James Badalato of Lindenhurst drove the Dan Jones owned Blue Point Auto Body Chevy to victory in a 60-lap affair for his first win of 2006.
    In the 6-Cylinder Enduro it was Gene Burbol of Brookhaven taking the win in his Gene’s 112 Auto Repair entry in a 30-lap event, while Shawn Wanat of Riverhead won once again in a 60-lap 4-Cylinder Enduro in his Spit’s Speed Shop machine.
    In Spectator Drag action Don Carasiti of St. James took the victory, his first of 2006 in his Pontiac Firebird. Brian Pallone who was undefeated all season long in his Honda Civic did not compete ending his perfect run.

Source:  Bob Finan/Riverhead Raceway/PR
Posted:  September 5, 2006