What Won the Race: Derek Griffith took the lead from Derek Ramstrom on a lap 127 restart and pulled away for his first PASS North win.

 

The Finish: 

1	12	Derek Griffith
2	35	Derek Ramstrom
3	54	Johnny Clark
4	7	Travis Benjamin
5	09	Jeremy Davis
6	60	DJ Shaw
7	4	Ben Rowe
8	15	Mike Hopkins
9	97	Joey Polewarczyk, Jr.
10	24	Mike Rowe
11	7L	Glen Luce
12	88	Kyle Desouza
13	1x	Todd Stone
14	14	Tracy Gordon
15	03	Joe Squeglia
16	00	Bryan Kruczek
17	98	Steve Dickey

 

The Skinny: Derek Ramstrom jumped out to the early lead and led until Derek Griffith took the lead for the first time on lap 57.  Ramstrom took back the lead from Griffith just before the halfway mark and led until a lap 126. Griffith used the momentum on the outside to roll around Ramstrom and never looked back.

 

Winning Quote: “I’ve finally won a PASS race. I’m speecheless.” – Derek Griffith

 

Winning Crew Chief: Louie Mechalides

 

Winning Chassis: Lefthander/Hanley

 

Winning Shocks: Penske

 

Winning Engine: 604 Crate

 

On the Move: Travis Benjamin started 16th on the grid and worked his way up to fourth, a gain of 12 positions.

 

Biggest Loser: Todd Stone started from the pole positions and faded to finish 13th, a loss of 12 positions.

 

Pre-Feature Notebook: 

Lee USA Speedway track officials have taken to social media to tell the drivers, crews and fans attending tonight’s event to stay hydrated. It’s a very hot day in New Hampshire with the “feels like” temperature over 100 degrees.

 

Today’s race is the final race for the Pro All Stars Series before the 43rd annual Oxford 250.

 

Tracy Gordon is behind the wheel of the Matt Frahm No. 14 tonight.

 

Tonight’s race has been moved up the program and will now be after the NE Classic Lites.

 

Staring Lineup:

1	1x	Todd Stone
2	35	Derek Ramstrom
3	09	Jeremy Davis
4	12	Derek Griffith
5	00	Bryan Kruczek
6	14	Tracy Gordon
7	24	Mike Rowe
8	88	Kyle Desouza
9	98	Steve Dickey
10	54	Johnny Clark
11	97	Joey Polewarczyk, Jr.
12	4	Ben Rowe
13	7L	Glen Luce
14	15	Mike Hopkins
15	03	Joe Squeglia
16	7	Travis Benjamin
17	60	DJ Shaw

 

Heat Race Results:

Heat #1 Unofficial Results

1	97	Joey Polewarczyk, Jr.
2	1x	Todd Stone
3	35	Derek Ramstrom
4	12	Derek Griffith
5	15	Mike Hopkins
6	7	Travis Benjamin
7	24	Mike Rowe
8	60	DJ Shaw
9	54	Johnny Clark

 

Heat #2 Unofficial Results

1	4	Ben Rowe
2	7L	Glen Luce
3	09	Jeremy Davis
4	00	Bryan Kruczek
5	03	Joe Squeglia
6	14	Tracy Gordon
7	88	Kyle Desouza
8	98	Steve Dickey

 

 

Practice Results: 

Final Practice

1	15	Mike Hopkins	15.133
2	7	Travis Benjamin	15.158
3	35	Derek Ramstrom	15.196
4	00	Bryan Kruczek	15.210
5	54	Johnny Clark	15.223
6	12	Derek Griffith	15.228
7	60	DJ Shaw	15.239
8	7L	Glen Luce	15.259
9	03	Joe Squeglia	15.275
10	09	Jeremy Davis	15.326
11	4	Ben Rowe	15.347
12	97	Joey Polewarczyk, Jr.	15.363
13	98	Steve Dickey	15.380
14	1x	Todd Stone	15.395
15	88	Kyle Desouza	15.439
16	14	Tracy Gordon	15.467
17	24	Mike Rowe	15.511

 

Car Count: 17 Super Late Models

 

Entry List: 

00	Bryan Kruczek
1x	Todd Stone
03	Joe Squeglia
4	Ben Rowe
7	Travis Benjamin
7L	Glen Luce
09	Jeremy Davis
12	Derek Griffith
14	Tracy Gordon
15	Mike Hopkins
24	Mike Rowe
35	Derek Ramstrom
54	Johnny Clark
60	DJ Shaw
88	Kyle Desouza
97	Joey Polewarczyk, Jr.
98	Steve Dickey

 

Qualifying Format: There will be two qualifying heat races to set the field for tonight’s 150-lap race.

 

Event Schedule: Qualifying races begin at 6:30 p.m. ET. A full slate of racing including seven divisions is on tap tonight at Lee. The Northeast Classic Lits, Ironman, Late Model Sportsman, Super Modifieds, PASS Modifieds and Hobby Stocks will join the Pro All Stars Series. The PASS 150 will be the sixth event on the schedule.

 

Who to Watch For: Joey Polewarczyk, Jr. has been on a hot streak as of late and will look to make it three wins in a row at a track that he’s had success at.  With his dominating performance at Lee earlier this year, it will be hard to ignore Joe Squeglia as well.  And of course, you can’t count out points leader DJ Shaw at Lee.

 

Title Fight: DJ Shaw currently sits at the top of the PASS North standings by 50 points over Mike Hopkins.

 

The Track: Lee USA Speedway is a 3/8-mile asphalt oval located in Lee, New Hampshire. The track is known for its abrasive surface that forces competitors to think a lot about tire strategy.

 

Weather: It’s one of the hottest days of the year in New Hampshire with temperatures in the mid 90s and the “feels like” temperature over 100 degrees. Temperatures are expected to drop throughout the night, but if you’re at the race track be sure to drink plenty of fluids.

 

Next Series Race: The next one is the big one, the 43rd annual Oxford 250 at Oxford Plains Speedway.  With over $25,000 on the line, drivers from all over North America will flock to the Oxford, Maine track for a chance at the history books.

 

 

 

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