TED CHRISTOPHER COLLECTS THIRD STRAIGHT NASCAR
WHELEN MODIFIED TOUR WIN AT NHIS
LOUDON, N.H. – (July 15, 2005) Ted Christopher of Plainville, Conn. continued his mastery of the New Hampshire International Speedway by winning the New England 100 NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour race at New Hampshire International Speedway. Christopher edged Tony Hirschman of Northampton, Pa. by just .017 seconds after a furious late race battle between Christopher, Hirschman, Eric Beers and Doug Coby.
It was the third straight series win for Christopher at NHIS, fourth of the season and 20th of his career victory placing him in a tie for 6th on the all time series win list with Rick Fuller. Christopher led the first 26 laps, then surrendered the lead to Fuller on a restart. After a pit stop on lap 48 for tires during a caution period, he worked his way back through the field. By lap 78 he had reached the Top-3 and with just four laps to go he powered by Coby for the lead with some drafting help from Hirschman. Christopher led the final four laps and survived the last lap challenge by Hirschman.
“This was a lot tougher than last September when we won here, “ said Christopher. “The car was loose but I found an area on the track that worked pretty well. Tony Hirschman helped me get by Doug Coby and I have to thank him for that.”
Christopher continues to lead the series standings now by 61 over Chuck Hossfeld. He led the most laps to earn the Tommy Baldwin Memorial Award and was the Featherlite Most Improved Driver Award winner.
Finishing behind Hirschman in third was Eric Beers of Northampton, Pa. Coby, of Milford, Conn., wound up fourth and Steve Whitt of Farmingdale, N.J. rounded out the Top-5.
The next event for the NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour is at Beech Ridge Motor Speedway in Scarborough, Me. on July 23.
LOUDON, N.H -- Unofficial results of the New England 100 NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour race at New Hampshire International Speedway showing starting position in parentheses, driver, hometown, make of car, laps completed winner’s averaged speed in mph, reason out if any and money won.
NEW ENGLAND 100
NASCAR WHELEN MODIFIED TOUR
New Hampshire International Speedway July 15, 2005
1. (1) Ted Christopher, Plainville Conn., Chevrolet, 100, 79.070 mph, $15,550
2. (3) Tony Hirschman, Northampton Pa., Chevrolet, 100, $12,000
3. (4) Eric Beers, Northampton Pa., Chevrolet, 100, $8,300
4. (8) Doug Coby, Milford Conn., Pontiac, 100, $6,300
5. (25) Steve Whitt, Farmingdale N.J., Dodge, 100, $4,000
6. (5) Rick Fuller, Auburn Mass., Pontiac, 100, $3,800
7. (2) Chuck Hossfeld, Buffalo N.Y., Ford, 100, $3,600
8. (10) Jerry Marquis, Broad Brook Conn., Dodge, 100, $3,300
9. (13) Mike Christopher, Plainville Conn., Pontiac, 100, $3,100
10. (14) Nevin George, Kunkletown Pa., Chevrolet, 100, $3,000
11. (15) Mike Stefanik, Coventry R.I., Dodge, 100, $2,600
12. (36) Brian Loftin, Lexington N.C., Chevrolet, 100, $2,600
13. (22) Kevin Konopka, Meriden Conn., Dodge, 100, $2,700
14. (6) Donny Lia, Jericho N.Y., Chevrolet, 100, $2,775
15. (27) Charlie Pasteryak, Lisbon Conn., Chevrolet, 100, $1,950
16. (9) Eddie Flemke, Southington Conn., Chevrolet, 100, $2,625
17. (7) Zach Sylvester, Lebanon Conn., Chevrolet, 100, $2,700
18. (19) Tommy Cloce, Canton N.Y., Chevrolet, 100, $2,575
19. (37) Rob Summers, Manchester Conn., Chevrolet, 100, $1,850
20. (12) Chris Kopec, Palmer Mass., Chevrolet, 100, $2,645
21. (17) Ken Barry, Griswold Conn., Chevrolet, 100, $2,700
22. (26) Dave Etheridge, Portland Conn., Chevrolet, 100, $2,175
23. (28) Dick Houlihan, Bridgewater Mass., Chevrolet, 100, $1,750
24. (18) Gregg Shivers, Rocky Point N.Y., Pontiac, 100, $2,428
25. (20) Tyler Haydt, Kunkletown Pa., Chevrolet, 100, $2,400
26. (29) Wade Cole, Riverton Conn., Chevrolet, 99, $1,700
27. (32) Jake Marosz, Middletown Conn., Chevrolet, 98, $1,700
28. (33) Mike Molleur, Shelton Conn., Chevrolet, 93, $1,700
29. (24) Kevin Goodale, Riverhead N.Y., Chevrolet, 86, Accident, $2,100
30. (30) Jimmy Blewett, Howell N.J., Chevrolet, 77, Engine, $1,700
31. (11) Jamie Tomaino, Howell N.J., Ford, 61, Accident, $2,500
32. (16) Renee Dupuis, Glastonbury Conn., Chevrolet, 58, Accident, $2,400
33. (23) Jimmy Storace, Kingston N.H., Chevrolet, 58, Engine, $2,100
34. (34) Ken Bouchard, Fitchburg Mass., Chevrolet, 53, Engine, $1,700
35. (21) Reggie Ruggiero, Rocky Hill Conn., Chevrolet, 47, Engine, $1,700
36. (38) Alex Hoag, Bath N.Y., Chevrolet, 36, Oil Leak, $1,700
37. (35) Fred Vordermeier, Bayside N.Y., Chevrolet, 30, Oil Leak, $1,700
38. (31) Darrin Stevens, West Boylston Mass., Chevrolet, 19, Engine, $1,700
39. (40) Ryan Seaman, Toms River N.J., Chevrolet, 9, Handling, $1,700
40. (39) John Blewett, III, Howell N.J., Chevrolet, 6, Handling, $1,700
* Denotes Rookie of the Year Contender
Time of Race: 1 hrs., 20 mins, 17 secs Average Speed: 79.070 mph Margin of Victory: .017 Seconds
FEATHERLITE MOST IMPROVED DRIVER AWARD: Ted Christopher, 13 AWD/DWD/JAT/TSI Chevrolet
POWERADE POWER MOVE OF THE RACE: Brian Loftin, 2 L & R Transmission Chevrolet
TOMMY BALDWIN MEMORIAL AWARD: Ted Christopher, 13 AWD/DWD/JAT/TSI Chevrolet
Caution Flags: Laps 22-27; 48-52; 60-68; 71-74; 79-85; 87-91. 6 for 36 laps.
Lap Leaders: Ted Christopher 1-26, Rick Fuller 27-49, Steve Whitt 50-55, Eric Beers 56-58, Jimmy Blewett 59-70, Eric Beers 71-76, Doug Coby 77-86, Eric Beers 87-91, Doug Coby 92-96, Ted Christopher 97-100.
Total Laps Led: Ted Christopher 30, Rick Fuller 23, Doug Coby 15, Eric Beers 14, Jimmy Blewett 12, Steve Whitt 6. 9 chanes involving 6 drivers.
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Top 20 Driver Points: Ted Christopher 1139, Chuck Hossfeld 1078, Tony Hirschman 1016, Rick Fuller 986, Donny Lia 954, Doug Coby 927, Zach Sylvester 907, Jerry Marquis 889, Eddie Flemke 867, Eric Beers 843, Mike Christopher 843, Chris Kopec 841, Jamie Tomaino 813, Nevin George 774, Ken Barry 719, Renee Dupuis 694, Gregg Shivers 685, Kevin Konopka 679, Tommy Cloce 679, Steve Whitt 678
Next Race: Scarborough, Me. July 23