Mike Cappiello and Jim Maggio, co-chief stewards for the
NASCAR Whelen All-American Series at Riverhead Raceway,
disclosed today that the two pre-season safety tech inspections
are set for Saturday April 5th and April 12th, starting at 9:00
am both days.
As has been the case over the past several seasons, no
racecar will hit the quarter mile oval for practice without a
sticker noting that the car has undergone and passed the
pre-season safety tech inspection. Walter Bonczyk, who heads the
Riverhead Raceway inspection staff, will have his entire team on
hand both Saturday April 5th and 12th until 3:00 pm to perform
the inspections. Teams are encouraged to try and make the first
date April 5th just in case they need to make some changes to
pass inspection, enabling them to present their cars for
approval again on the 12th.
Bonczyk also told teams in the January 27th winter meetings
that if weather conditions were favorable and time permitted,
he’d perform the engine sealing process as well. A nominal $5
fee will be charged to enter the pits for the pre-season safety
tech inspection.
Saturday, April 19th will also find the Riverhead pit gates
opening at 9:00 am for safety inspection and that, of course, is
the first of two pre-season practice days at Riverhead Raceway.
Cars from the NASCAR Whelen All-American Series will hit the
track at 12:00 noon and run until 4:30 pm, at which point the
track will be turned over to the Enduro divisions for practice.
That format will again be repeated on Saturday, April 26th. Best
of all, for those two days the grandstand admission is free!
The opening weekend for Riverhead Raceway is set for
Saturday, May 3rd and Sunday afternoon, May 4th. For a complete
schedule of events and other information please visit
www.riverheadraceway.com or call us at 631-842-RACE.
Source:
Bob Finan/Riverhead Raceway PR
Posted:
February 28, 2008
