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CHRISTOPHER COLLECTS SECOND WIN OF THE SEASON AT RIVERHEAD

RIVERHEAD, N.Y. (June 4, 2005) Ted Christopher of Plainville, Conn. collected his second NASCAR Whelen Modified tour victory of the season in the Miller Lite 150 at Riverhead Raceway. Christopher passed Frank Vigliarolo of Mt. Sinai, N.Y. on lap 34 and led the rest of the event.

“The car was really great tonight, “said Christopher. “The track was in great shape and we were hoping to have a good night, and we did.”

It was the second career victory for Christopher at Riverhead and his 18^th NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour win overall. He now leads the series point standings unofficially by 54 points over Zach Sylvester. By leading the most laps Christopher also earned the Tom Baldwin Memorial Award

Eric Beers pressured Christopher’s Mystique Motorsports Chevrolet during the final two thirds of the race, finishing second in the Roby’s Propane/ Reynolds Auto Chevrolet. Beers set fast time to win the Bud Pole Award missing the track record by 11/1000^th of a second.

Donny Lia, winner of the last Tour race at Riverhead, was third in the Huntington Honda Chevrolet. Defending race winner Jerry Marquis was fourth in the Reynolds Auto Wrecking Dodge. Former Champion Mike Stefanik rounded out the Top-5 in the G. Lopes Construction Chevrolet.

The Top 10 qualifiers drew for starting position. Vigliarolo drew the pole and Jimmy Blewett picked the number two starting position. Christopher began the race in third.

Vigliarolo led from the opening green. Christopher moved into second on lap 1 and pressured Vigliarolo. Following a restart on lap 32, Christopher was able to motor around Vigliarolo. Beers moved to second on lap 48 and Lia took over 3^rd on lap 62.

The next event for the NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour is the New England Dodge Dealers Twin 100’s at Thompson International Speedway in Thompson, Conn. on June 12.

RIVERHEAD, N.Y -- Unofficial Results of the Miller Lite 150 NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour race at Riverhead Raceway showing starting position, driver, hometown, make of car, laps completed, winner’s average speed, reason out if any and money won.

MILLER LITE 150

NASCAR WHELEN MODIFIED TOUR

Riverhead Raceway June 4, 2005

1. (3) Ted Christopher, Plainville Conn., Chevrolet, 150, 43.591 mph, $7,500

2. (5) Eric Beers, Northampton Pa., Chevrolet, 150, $3,950

3. (11) Donny Lia, Jericho N.Y., Chevrolet, 150, $3,000

4. (16) Jerry Marquis, Broad Brook Conn., Dodge, 150, $2,500

5. (8) Mike Stefanik, Coventry R.I., Dodge, 150, $2,400

6. (6) Chuck Steuer, Bohemia N.Y., Chevrolet, 150, $1,300

7. (9) Rick Fuller, Auburn Mass., Pontiac, 150, $2,050

8. (12) Eddie Flemke, Southington Conn., Chevrolet, 150, $2,000

9. (15) Tony Hirschman, Northampton PA., Chevrolet, 150, $2,500

10. (26) Ken Barry, Griswold Conn., Chevrolet, 150, $2,500

11. (13) Anthony Ferrante, Jr, Franklin Square, Chevrolet, 150, $1,375

12. (7) Chuck Hossfeld, Buffalo N.Y., Ford, 149, $1,750

13. (24) Mike Christopher, Plainville Conn., Pontiac, 149, $1,225

14. (22) Zack Sylvester, Lebanon Conn., Chevrolet, 149, $1,675

15. (25) Jamie Tomaino, Howell N.J., Ford, 148, $1,350

16. (17) Tyler Haydt, Kunkletown Pa., Chevrolet, 145, $825

17. (19) Doug Coby, Milford Conn., Chevrolet, 143, $1,500

18. (28) Renee Dupuis, Glastonbury Conn., Chevrolet, 138, $1,475

19. (4) Chris Kopec, Palmer Mass., Chevrolet, 124, Accident, $1,050

20. (2) Jimmy Blewett, Howell N.J., Dodge, 124, Accident, $1,025

21. (10) Gregg Shivers, Rocky Point N.Y., Pontiac, 121, Accident, $1,425

22. (1) Frank Vigliarolo, Jr, Mt. Sinai N.Y., Dodge, 112, Steering, $725

23. (23) Dick Houlihan, Bridgewater Mass., Chevrolet, 103, Handling, $725

24. (14) Nevin George, Kunkletown Pa., Chevrolet, 102, $1,425

25. (27) Tommy Cloce, Canton N.Y., Chevrolet, 40, $1,125

26. (18) Kevin Konopka, Meriden Conn., Dodge, 22, Accident, $1,425

27. (20) Chris Young, Calverton N.Y., Chevrolet, 21, Accident, $725

28. (21) Wayne Anderson, Yaphank N.Y., Chevrolet, 17, Overheating, $725

Failed to Qualify: (13) Bill Park (#20), Howie Brode (#96), Joseph Hartmann (#05), Thomas Rogers (#6), Dave Etheridge (#54), Dan Jivanelli (#72), Jimmy Storace (#47), Kevin Goodale (#58), Steve Whitt (#06), Fred Vordermeier (#04), Wade Cole (#33), Jake Marosz (#9),Darrin Stevens * (#44).

Time of Race: 0 hrs., 51 mins, 37 secs Average Speed: 43.591 mph Margin of Victory: .32 Seconds

BUD POLE AWARD: Eric Beers, 3 Roby's Propane/Reynolds Auto Chevrolet

FEATHERLITE MOST IMPROVED DRIVER AWARD: Mike Stefanik, 00 G. Lopes Construction Dodge

POWERADE POWER MOVE OF THE RACE: Ken Barry, 21 Lombardi Inside Out Chevrolet

SUNOCO RACE FUELS ROOKIE OF THE RACE: Tyler Haydt *, 28 Ramar-Hall Chevrolet

TOMMY BALDWIN MEMORIAL AWARD: Ted Christopher, 13 AWD/DWD/JAT/TSI Chevrolet

Caution Flags: Laps 12-19; 22-32; 35-43; 74-82; 126-133; 134-140. 6 for 52 laps.

Lap Leaders: Frank Vigliarolo, Jr 1-33, Ted Christopher 34-150.

Total Laps Led: Ted Christopher 117, Frank Vigliarolo, Jr 33. 1 changes involving 2 drivers.

Unoffical Top 20 Driver Points: Ted Christopher 515, Zack Sylvester 461, Tony Hirschman 448, Chuck Hossfeld 442, Rick Fuller 410, Donny Lia 395, Chris Kopec 390, Mike Stefanik 379, Tyler Haydt * 379, Nevin George 364, Kevin Konopka 355, Eddie Flemke 348, Jamie Tomaino 346, Mike Christopher 345, Jerry Marquis 342, Doug Coby 341, Ken Barry 340, Renee Dupuis 339, Gregg Shivers 318, Anthony Ferrante, Jr 312

Next Race: New England Dodge Dealers Twin 100’s, Thompson, Conn.

· Denotes Sunoco Rookie of the Year Contender

2005 WMT Season Coverage THE END