Roger Turbush Finishes
Second at Thompson
Jason Lafayette of Somers, CT,
capitalized on a mistake by the early leader to take the lead
and the victory in the N.E. Truck Series feature event. Nate
Bubello jumped to the early lead while a three-car battle brewed
for the second spot between Jason Lafayette, Andy Lindeman and
Duane Noll. The three waged a heated battle for several laps;
allowing Gee Perry to join the fray. A bobble by Bubello opened
the flood gates. Lafayette grabbed the top spot bringing
Lindeman, Knoll and Perry along for the ride. Lafayette
withstood the pressure from Noll to grab the win. Noll settled
for second followed by Lindeman, Perry, and Bubello.
Andy Lindeman took the top honors in the
second Truck Series event that pitted the New England Truck
Series regulars against the Long Island contingent out of
Riverhead Raceway. In this companion Truck Series race it was
familiar faces making a bid for the top spot. Lindeman held the
top spot while Lafayette and Roger Turbush applied
repeated pressure. A great battle was brewing for the third spot
as well. Michael Power held the position with Bert
Ouellette and Frank Dumicich, Jr., taking chase.
On lap 16, Powers had trouble, making
hard contact with the outside wall in turn three to bring out
the caution. On the single file restart, Lindeman rocketed out
to the lead once again. Turbush was able to grab the
second spot away from Lafayette. Ouellette headed to pit road
with a problem with only a few laps to go. Turbush and
Lafayette duked it out for second allowing Lindeman to gain some
breathing room. Lindeman went on to take the victory over
Turbush and Lafayette. Dumicich Sr. and Dumicich,
Jr. rounded out the top-five.
Rick Gentes of Woonsocket, RI, continued
his strong hold on the Outlaw Late Model division with his
fourth win in the last five World Series events. Jerry
DeGasparre, Jr. rocketed past Gentes after the initial start to
take command of the Outlaw Late Model event. In pursuit of the
top spot, Gentes was relentless in his pursuit of DeGasparre.
The two ran nose-to-tail lap-after-lap. Damon Tinio had his
hands full with Marc Curtis for the third spot. Jeramee Lillie
was gaining ground as the two battled.
Contact between Tinio and Curtis sent
Tinio’s #45 into the wall. Curtis was penalized for his
involvement. Gentes had something for DeGasparre on the ensuing
restart. Gentes put his #70 in the top on lap ten. Once out
front, Gentes easily motored away from DeGasparre. Lillie began
to make his presence known in third; catching the back bumper of
DeGasparre.
Gentes ran away from the field to score
his third-straight Outlaw Late Model victory. DeGasparre came
home second over Lillie and Curtis. Thompson Sunoco Modified
regular Danny Cates made a rare Late Model appearance to
complete the top five.
N.E. Trucks Series Feature #1 Finish: 1.
Jason Lafayette, Somers, CT; 2. Duane Noll, Monroe, CT; 3. Andy
Lindeman, Poestenkill, NY; 4. Gee Perry, Granby, CT; 5. Nate
Bubello, Holliston, MA; 6. Bert Ouellette, Dayville, CT; 7.
Craig Cashman, Marlboro, NH; 8. Derek Chriss, Averill Park, NY.
N.E. Trucks Series (Top Ten) Feature #2
Finish: 1. Andy Lindeman, Poestenkill, NY; 2. Roger Turbush,
Riverhead, NY; 3. Jason Lafayette, Somers, CT; 4. Frank
Dumicich, Sr., East Quogue, NY; 5. Frank Dumicich, Jr., East
Quogue, NY; 6. Dave Koenig, Freeport, NY; 7. Nate Bubello,
Holliston, MA; 8. Erin Dumicich, East Quogue, NY; 9. Keith
Rotzi, Islip Terrace, NY; 10. Bert Ouellette, Dayville, CT.
Outlaw Late Model (Top Ten) Feature
Finish: 1. Rick Gentes, Woonsocket, RI; 2. Jerry DeGasparre,
Jr., Pawtucket, RI; 3. Jeramee Lillie, W. Warwick, RI; 4. Marc
Curtis, Worcester, MA; 5. Danny Cates, Chaplin, CT; 6. Tyler
Thompson, Somerset, MA; 7. Rob Visconti, Lindenhurst, NY;
8. Ryan Waterman, Danielson, CT; 9. Damon Tinio, Mendon, MA.
DNS-Bill Ahern, Billerica, MA.
Source:
Thompson Speedway PR
Posted: October 16, 2011
