Baldwin, Evans & Jarzombek 77 & School Bus Figure 8 Highlight June 4th Action at Riverhead

Saturday night June 4th Riverhead Raceway will again honor three of the most successful and popular drivers to ever strap into a NASCAR Modified with the annual running of the Baldwin, Evans & Jarzombek 77. The trio separately as well collectively played a major role in the rich heritage of short track racing not only on Long Island but as well in the Northeast. The card will be highlighted by the return of the Spectator Drags and a School Bus Figure Eight race.

One of the first traditions new track owners Eddie & Connie Partridge and Tom Gatz ensured the continuation of was the running of the Baldwin, Evans & Jarzombek Memorial 77. Eddie’s career path in racing found him serving as a valued team member of “Charging” Charlie Jarzombek for many season. Aside from his five track titles, Charlie also remains atop the all time win list at the track with 63 victories.

NASCAR Hall of Fame member Richie Evans  was a popular visitor to the three tracks of Long Island winning some 20 times, 17 at Islip Speedway, twice at Freeport with his lone Riverhead Raceway tally coming in August of 1985. “The Rapid Roman” was a nine time NASCAR National Modified champion.

While “Tiger” Tom Baldwin may not have racked up the stats like his two contemporaries Tom left as big an imprint on the landscape of NASCAR Modified racing with his straight forwardness and sharp wit. Many teams on the NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour looked to Tom to act as a conduit between the sanctioning body and them. “The Show” as many also dubbed Tom was an 11-time Riverhead victor.

Ryan Preece of Berlin, Ct. won the 2015 edition of the Baldwin, Evans & Jarzombek Memorial but with the Xfinity Series having a 1:00 pm race at Pocono Raceway his status for the 2016 race remains uncertain. John Fortin Sr. of Holtsville chased Preece to the line last year and he along with defending NASCAR Modified champion Tom Rogers Jr. of Riverhead will be out for the prestigious win. Howie Brode of East Islip is a multi time past winner of the 77 and will be tough to beat as will opening night winner Shawn Solomito of Center Moriches. Other driver who will bear watching include, Dave Brigati, Kyle Soper, Vinny Biondolillo, Jason Agugliaro, Chuck Steuer, John Fortin Jr. and Ken Darch among others.

For the first time in many years the Spectator Drags return to Riverhead Raceway for the June 4th program. The event features fans in their street legal and registered vehicles racing in a one on one single elimination contest. Capping the night off with be a wild and unpredictable School Bus Figure Eight race as the 13-ton machines try to navigate the tricky Figure Eight course.

Also in action are the Late Models, Figure Eights and a 30-lap Super Pro Trucks feature event. The first Saturday night 4/6-Cylindeer Car Enduro of 2016 will be contested as well making for an action packed seven for one spectacular!

The entire 2016 Riverhead Raceway schedule along with rules and entry blanks please visit us at www.riverheadraceway.com or call 631-842-RACE Monday through Friday from 10:00 am until 2:00 pm.

GEORGE TOMKO JR. HOPES MOMENTUM FROM FIRST CAREER WIN IN 2015 CARRIES INTO 2016 RIVERHEAD RACEWAY CAMPAIGN.

Riverhead, NY May 26th.

During the summer of 2015 George Tomko Jr. of Aquebogue realized any racers lifelong dream when he won a 20-lap Legend Race Car feature at Riverhead Raceway. Going into the 2016 campaign Tomko, a 17-year old Riverhead High School junior has higher expectations thanks in part to a new sponsor.

“We are happy to announced the Lewin Medical Supply of Riverhead and Coram have returned with us for this season” the soft spoken chauffeur stated. In an ironic twist George’s new sponsor comes to the team via his existing marketing partner as Brian & Keith Lewin will also back Tomko through The Puppy Experience of Aquebogue. “we just can’t say enough about the Lewin family” George noted. D&D Auto Body returns to the team for 2016 as well.

In the opening night INEX Legend Race Car feature Tomko wound up 9th after an early race shuffle, ” our first race didn’t go to game plan but we got a 9th out of it and we are ready for this Saturday the INEX Legend Race Cars will run a 20-lap main event this Saturday evening May 28th at Riverhead Raceway.

Source: Bob Finan/Riverhead Raceway PR