Since 1963 the Figure Eight class has thrilled generations of
Long Island race fans with their unique brand of racing. This
Saturday evening will be no different with the cars and stars of
the division competing in the Cromarty Cup 25 at Riverhead
Raceway. That will be just one of seven feature events planned
by Barbara and Jim Cromarty with a 30-lap Charger feature also
on the slate.
LOUDON TESTING ON HORIZON FOR NASCAR TOURING SERIES
NASCAR
Race teams from the NASCAR Camping World Series East and NASCAR Whelen
Modified Tour are set to visit New Hampshire Motor Speedway for a joint test
session on May 12. The test sessions for NASCAR Camping World Series East
and NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour teams are held in preparation for the
series’ upcoming events at New Hampshire. The NASCAR Camping World Series
East will run the Heluva Good! Summer 125 on Friday, June 27 while the
NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour will take the green flag on Saturday, June 28 in
the New England 100.
ROUND 1 OF SUNDAY ENDURO RACING IN THE BOOKS AT RIVERHEAD
RACEWAY
RIVERHEAD
A
beautiful day was to be had by all at Riverhead Raceway. Starting off the
day were the Spectator One-On-One Drags with Pete Sherman Jr. besting the
field. The Legends were next up and their return event was won by
Silas Hiscock Jr. Ray Fitzgerald walked away with the winner's trophy in the
Grand Enduro feature. The Truck Enduro was next with Tommy Walkowiak taking
home the checkered flag. Anthony Pizzo took home the trophy in both 8
Cylinder Enduros. Crossing the line first was Sean Wanat in the 6 Cylinder
Enduro. And the 4 Cylinder Enduro win went to Pete Verwys Jr. "Taz" Nick
Herzberg won the Car Rollover contest.
MOTHER NATURE COOPERATES WITH RACING AT RIVERHEAD
RIVERHEAD
RIVERHEAD
Despite
heavy overcast all day and night, Riverhead Raceway got their whole evening
in. Starting off with the Super Pro Trucks, #1 Lou Maestri took home the
2008 opening night win. In Blunderbust action, #00 Tommy Walkowiak starts
off 2008 with a feature win. When the Charger feature was over, #81 Chris
Turbush was in victory lane. Next up were the Late Models with #39 Roger
Oxee adding to his feature win list. #20 Bill Park was declared the winner
in the modified feature. And ending the evening racing were the Figure 8's
with #58 Kenny Hyde Sr. taking the checkered flag.
EDITOR'S CORNER: OFFSEASON NEWS & NOTES
GENERAL INTEREST
As
many drivers and race fans alike sit in anticipation of Riverhead's opening
weekend, we bring you the final installment of the Offseason News & Notes
until the close of the 2008 season. Inside are some important reminders and
some team news, as we look forward to the gates opening on a new season of
competition and excitement here on Long Island.
Since 1963 the Figure Eight class has thrilled generations of
Long Island race fans with their unique brand of racing. This
Saturday evening will be no different with the cars and stars of
the division competing in the Cromarty Cup 25 at Riverhead
Raceway. That will be just one of seven feature events planned
by Barbara and Jim Cromarty with a 30-lap Charger feature also
on the slate.
Race teams from the NASCAR Camping World Series East and NASCAR Whelen
Modified Tour are set to visit New Hampshire Motor Speedway for a joint test
session on May 12. The test sessions for NASCAR Camping World Series East
and NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour teams are held in preparation for the
series’ upcoming events at New Hampshire. The NASCAR Camping World Series
East will run the Heluva Good! Summer 125 on Friday, June 27 while the
NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour will take the green flag on Saturday, June 28 in
the New England 100.
A
beautiful day was to be had by all at Riverhead Raceway. Starting off the
day were the Spectator One-On-One Drags with Pete Sherman Jr. besting the
field. The Legends were next up and their return event was won by
Silas Hiscock Jr. Ray Fitzgerald walked away with the winner's trophy in the
Grand Enduro feature. The Truck Enduro was next with Tommy Walkowiak taking
home the checkered flag. Anthony Pizzo took home the trophy in both 8
Cylinder Enduros. Crossing the line first was Sean Wanat in the 6 Cylinder
Enduro. And the 4 Cylinder Enduro win went to Pete Verwys Jr. "Taz" Nick
Herzberg won the Car Rollover contest.
As
many drivers and race fans alike sit in anticipation of Riverhead's opening
weekend, we bring you the final installment of the Offseason News & Notes
until the close of the 2008 season. Inside are some important reminders and
some team news, as we look forward to the gates opening on a new season of
competition and excitement here on Long Island.