Thursday, December 8, 2016

Rocket Robin Berghman Crowned New England Pro 4 Modified Champion

Posted by Wayne G. Barber
Photos by Simply the Best, Crystal Snape

 Robin Berghman of Seekonk,Ma. was crowned the 2016 New England Pro 4 Modified series champion Saturday evening December 3rd at the 39th annual banquet at the Ramada Inn in Seekonk, Ma. This was her second championship, the first one was 2013.

   Berghman received the champions jacket from series sponsors R.F.Logic and Bot-L-Gas then thanked her car owner Phil Lausier, her crew, sponsors, competitors, family and fans for their continued support. She then surprised some in attendance by announcing her retirement from motor sports, but wouldn't mind trying out a Valenti modified at some point.


   The top ten owners and drivers were recognized and received awards from series officials. Specialty awards were also presented.


   The Paul Roach Memorial trophy and plaque was awarded to Brett Meservey. The Harry Kourafas Jr. trophy was presented to Chase Dowling. The R.F.Logic Triple Crown trophy was awarded to Norm Wrenn III and Mark Charette. Most improved driver was Brett Meservey. Rookie of the year was Doug Meservey Jr. Hard charger for 2016 was Robin Berghman. Hard luck was claimed by Tom Royer. Mechanic of the year went to David Berghman (Pro 4 Mod.division) while Keith and Ken Harwood claimed mechanic of the year in the Lite division. Sportsman of the year was Sarah Lemay.

   Top ten 
1   07X   Robin Berghman   679
2   1M    Norm Wrenn III     666
3   07     Phil Lausier          605
4   67     Doug Meservey    544
5   5       Brett Meservey     411
6   93     Randy Clark         400
7   0       J.R.Gorman         365
8   11A   Dan Meservey Sr. 349
9   60     Andy Major          314
10  73    Randy Cabral        241

Mark Charette Claims Pro 4 Lite Championship.

   Charette's 505 points gave him the New England Pro 4 Lites championship over second and third place Allen Rieser (504) and Tom Royer (502) respectively.
Victories at New London/Waterford Ct., Monadnock N.H. and Thompson Ct. along with 4 second place finishes, 4 third places and a 4th, 5th and 7th earned the owner/driver the champions hardware for 2016.   

story by James Snape
photos by Crystal Snape  

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