LongIslandJam.com -- WMT Race #15 Thompson International Speedway

THOMPSON, Conn. (Sept. 10, 2005) - Tony Hirschman of Northampton, Pa. earned his 7^th Bud Pole Award of the 2005 NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour season by setting fast time in qualifying for Sunday’s Thompson Sunoco 300. Hirschman, the defending series champion, was the only driver to break the 19 second barrier. He circled the 5/8 mile speedway in 18.962 seconds for an average speed of 118.658 mph in the Kamco Supply Chevrolet. Hirschman also clinched the season long Bud Pole Award title.

Zach Sylvester of Lebanon Conn., who finished second in the season opener at Thompson in April, was the second fastest qualifier with a speed of 118.141 mph. Donny Lia of Jericho, N.Y. was third fastest with a speed of 117.912 mph. Mike Stefanik of Coventry, R.I. and John Blewett, III rounded out the Top-5.

The fastest 10 qualifiers drew for their starting position for Sunday’s prestigious 300 lap event. Carl Pasteryak of Lisbon, Conn. picked the number one starting position and will lead the field to green. He will be joined on the front row by Steve Whitt of Farmingdale, N.J. Hirschman drew the 8^th starting position. Current NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour point leader Ted Christopher will start 10^th. Christopher leads Hirschman by just 21 points with five races remaining.

Eddie Flemke of Southington, Conn. is the defending race champion.

THOMPSON, Conn. – Starting Line up for Sunday’s $126,818 Thompson Sunoco 300

NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour race at Thompson International Speedway showing car number, driver, hometown, make of car, and qualifying speed in mph. The top-10 qualifiers drew for their starting position.

1. (75)Carl Pasteryak, Lisbon Conn., Pontiac, 117.573

2. (06)Steve Whitt, Farmingdale N.J., Dodge, 117.721

3. (16)Mike Stefanik, Coventry R.I., Chevrolet, 117.869

4. (4)Jerry Marquis, Broad Brook Conn., Dodge, 117.586

5. (66)John Blewett, III, Howell N.J., Chevrolet, 117.733

6. (18)Donny Lia, Jericho N.Y., Chevrolet, 117.912

7. (15)Zach Sylvester, Lebanon Conn., Chevrolet, 118.141

8. (48)Tony Hirschman, Northampton PA., Chevrolet, 118.658

9. (50)Chuck Hossfeld, Buffalo N.Y., Ford, 117.702

10. (13)Ted Christopher, Plainville Conn., Chevrolet, 117.493

11. (90)Renee Dupuis, Glastonbury Conn., Chevrolet, 117.316

12. (1)Rick Fuller, Auburn Mass., Pontiac, 117.304

13. (31)Anthony Ferrante, Jr, Franklin Square, Chevrolet, 117.297

14. (00)Tommy Cravenho, Jr, Raynham Mass., Chevrolet, 117.279

15. (3)Eric Beers, Northampton Pa., Chevrolet, 117.267

16. (76)Thomas Bolles, Ellington Conn, Chevrolet, 117.206

17. (12)Jimmy Blewett, Howell N.J., Chevrolet, 117.157

18. (71)Bob Polverari, W. Springfield Mass., Pontiac, 117.072

19. (10)Eddie Flemke, Southington Conn., Chevrolet, 117.041

20. (58)Kevin Goodale, Riverhead N.Y., Chevrolet, 116.999

21. (77)Doug Coby, Milford Conn., Pontiac, 116.889

22. (5)Charlie Pasteryak, Lisbon Conn., Chevrolet, 116.798

23. (21)Ken Barry, Griswold Conn., Chevrolet, 116.604

24. (35)Mike Molleur, Shelton Conn., Chevrolet, 116.574

25. (79)Mike Christopher, Plainville Conn., Pontiac, 116.538

26. (51)Kevin Konopka, Meriden Conn., Dodge, 116.357

27. (99)Jamie Tomaino, Howell N.J., Ford, 116.249

28. (55)Ken Bouchard, Fitchburg Mass., Chevrolet, 116.117

29. (54)Dave Etheridge, Portland Conn., Chevrolet, 115.717

30. (47)Jimmy Storace, Kingston N.H., Chevrolet, 115.551

31. (46)Dick Houlihan, Bridgewater Mass., Chevrolet, 115.172

32. (23)Gregg Shivers, Rocky Point N.Y., Pontiac, 114.849

33. (33)Wade Cole, Riverton Conn., Chevrolet, 113.993

34. (28)Tyler Haydt, Kunkletown Pa., Chevrolet, 113.677

35. (9)Jake Marosz, Middletown Conn., Chevrolet, 113.247

36. (27)Roy Seidell, Jr, Easthampton Mass., Chevrolet, provisional

37. (98)Brian Crammer, Howell N.J., Chevrolet, provisional

2005 WMT Season Coverage THE END

Tony Hirschman Continues His Bud Pole Award Domination At Thompson

Tony Hirschman Continues His Bud Pole Award
Domination At Thompson