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2nd place, 8 wins, Black Bear, Whitetail and a great girlfriend !

Bethany Sky Diving ?

Family Fun !

Alicia ( Danika) Springer

Chiseled Veteran

Race Chatter Tentative Schedule Guest Lineup for Tonight 6;00 PM

Results from the weekend of Short Track Racing !

Connor Sullivan

Beth Adams

Austin Blais

Ryan Preece Visits Vicory Lane at Stafford Speedway

Ryan Preece, Two Wins at Stafford Speedway Today !

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Stafford Springs Morning Breakfast News

Larry Barnett finished his breakfast today ahead of Ted Christopher

That Larry, can really put it away !

Stafford Whelen Modified Driver Updates 9-26-14

#64 Ron Yuhas Jr. Groton, Conn. is still recovering from the horrific wreck at Loudon, NH,  late in the race last weekend. Best wish's for a speedy recovery

#52 Matt Hirschman of Northhampton, PA. will not race in the NAPA Fall Final at Stafford Speedway this weekend, citing engine problems and damage. Hirschman wrecked out in the Sat. Loudon race also on lap 24.

" The Darling 52 race team can not field a competitive race car at Stafford this week," Hirschman said."Instead I will be race close to home this week but still finish the season at Thompson Speedway Motorsports Park on Oct 18th.in the World Series.
Hirschman is currently second in the Race of Champions Modified Tour standings to Chuck Hossfield. The Fall Brawl in Shangri-La II Motor Speedway on Sunday.

Max Zachem 21, of Preston, Conn. will pilot the #3 Chevrolet Whelen Modified Tour Car at Stafford Speedway this weekend. Crowd favorite Zachem can't thank the Zacharias's ,Candor NY and Doug Dunleavy enough for the great opportunity. Sponsors Cape/Cod  Copper/ Central States used clothing, Jan Boehler
                                                       Partial Resume
2000-2006 Quarter Midgets= 10 Championships/70 Wins and over 250 trophies racing from New England to Florida. 2006-2011 -  Legends Cars=3 Championships w/ multiple wins, racing from Maine to Georgia. 2010 till present- Valenti Modified Racing Series(VMRS)= Zachem has consistently finished in the top ten in points since making his transition to the open wheel modifies.
Since beginning his VMRS career, Zachem has raced to 11 top 5's and 30 top ten finish's. Voted the

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Max Zachem, photo by simply the best Crystal Snape



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photo by simply the best Crystal Snape   What a future ?

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Justine Bonsiginore, Tommy Barrett Jr., Melissa Fifield member of "Woman in Racing' 2013 &2014 in our latest book ,  New England's Golden Years of Racing; Their History and a Glimpse into the Future

Only Ford in field Ryan Preece ,NASCAR P/R PHOTO

2013 Most Popular Driver by the VMRS fans.
 Owner/ Driver Stan Mertz gave him the wheel in a SK Modified at Thompson a few weeks earlier and did a admiral job for the first time out. Max Zachem is also going to school for his degree.
 2015 should see a lot of attention for this young talented man in life and Racing !

Advance Statistics Whelen Tour at Stafford Conn.

http://hometracks.nascar.com/nwmt_advance_092314_Stafford

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Melissa Fifield " Woman in Racing" fraternity

Last weeks winner " Woody Pitkat" and a great guest on the "Race Chatter"

Anthony Anders Completes Journey to National Championship

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Anthony Andershttp://hometracks.nascar.com/NASCAR_Anthony-Anders_Completes_Journey_To_Whelen-All-American_National_Title_092414

NO Charges after Grand Jury Hearing against Driver, Tony Stewart

Statement from Tony Stewart

Kannapolis,N.C. (Sept.24,2014) - Following a thorough investigation and presentation of all the relevant evidence and witnesses to an Ontario County(N.Y.) grand jury, the grand jury has determined there is no basis for the filing of any criminal charges involving the tragic accident of Kevin Ward Jr. on August. 9,2014 at Canandaigua (N.Y.) Motorsports Park.

The following is a statement from Tony Stewart regarding the grand jury's decision.

'This has been the toughest emotional experience of my life, and will stay with me forever. I'm very grateful for all the support I've received and continue to receive.

I respect everything the District Attorney and Sheriff's Office did thoroughly investigate this tragic accident.While the process was long and emotionally difficult it allowed for all of the facts of the accident to be identified and known.
'While much of the attention has been on me, it's important to remember a young man lost his life.Kevin Ward Jr.'s family and friends will always be in my thoughts and prayers."

 DA Michael Tantillo has announced at a press conference that Kevin Ward Jr. was under the influence of Marijuna at the time of the accident

Source P/R Dept. Mike Arning and AP wire service

Seekonk Speedway Re-Cap 9-20-14

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photos from W.Gauvin Barber Library
Web link from Seekonk Speedway p/r

 

Man dies from crash at Rusty Wallace Race Experience at Kentucky Speedway

photo by LAT Photography

                          INJURIES SUFFERED LED TO DEATH A WEEK LATER

A 30 year old man injured in a Rusty Wallace Race Experience at Kentucky Speedway died Sunday from his injuries. According to a Cincinnati Enquire report, Stephen Cox of Decatur, Ind., died at the University of Cincinnati Medical Center on Sept. 21 as the result of a crash at the speedway on Sept.14. The report, however said that a speedway spokesman did not say whether Cox was a driver or passenger in the car at the time of the crash.
  The Rusty Wallace Race Experience offers driving and ride along packages. The one day schools travel to several tracks, including several that host NASCAR events, around the country.
  Source; AUTOWEEK Reports

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                                                          Race Chatter tonight.

  NASCAR Whelen Modified Driver, Woody Pitkat, Winner at Stafford and Loudon this year.

Cole Custer NASCAR Camping World Truck Winner @ Loudon, NH. Record Breaker !

 WHUS 91.7 Host of Conn. Race World  Conner Sullivan (Stafford & Waterford Report)

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Woody Pitkat

16 Years Old Cole Custer for the NASCAR Record Books

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Tentative Scheduled Guests for tonights "Race Chatter"

 

Woody Pitkat,  Conner Sullvan   and   Cole Custer 

WHUS 91.7 Storrs Stafford & Waterford Pit Report ,Conner Sullivan

Loudon Whelen Modified Winner, Woody Pitkat !

  Cole Custer Wins Truck Race at Loudon, NH.

NASCAR Camping World Truck, Youngest, Fastest Qualifier and Race Winner

The "Daytona" of the Whelen Modified season

Your Host,  Wayne G. Barber