Riverhead Raceway officials today announced that JMB
Construction Inc. of East Quogue has signed on as a seasonal
sponsor for both the Late Model and Charger divisions for 2008.
Both those classes and four other divisions will make up the
card for the May 3rd opener of the NASCAR Whelen All-American
Series Saturday evening May 3rd at Barbara and Jim Cromarty's
oval.
"We are
very excited and pleased to have James Becht and JMB
Construction Inc. return to out marketing program in 2008" Bob
Finan of Riverhead Raceway noted. JMB will add purse money to
both the Late Model and Charger purses in 2008 as well as host
two "night at the races" programs, one in July and another in
August to highlight their sponsorship.
Not only
is James Becht returning as a sponsor to Riverhead in 2008 after
a one-year hiatus to take care of some business matters, but
he'll also make a come back as a driver and car owner. Becht
will again team-up with Steve Ratti of Manorville in the Charger
division for'08 and together this tandem won the 2006
championship in the division. Becht has also indicated he'll
also sponsor in part third generation driver Chris Turbush of
Riverhead in the Charger ranks.
Becht
himself will again don a fire suit in 2008 as he recently
converted his New England style Pro Stock back to a Riverhead
Raceway Late Model, which he'll steer. Becht has a Charger
victory to his credit.
"Dynamite" Dan Turbush will be back to defend his 2007 Late
Model championship this season at Riverhead, while John Ellwood
won the 2007 Charger title, both drivers are from Riverhead.
Joining
the Late Models and Chargers on opening night May 3rd are the
NASCAR Modifieds, Figure Eights, Blunderbusts and Super Pro
Trucks.
Qualifying
is at 4:00 pm and feature racing is set for 5:30 pm.
Source: Bob Finan/Riverhead
Raceway PR
Posted:
March 31, 2008
