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Trackside Now: Valenti Modified Racing Series at Lee (NH) – 6/27/15

June 27, 2014 • Archives, Modifieds, Trackside Now

10:51
10:51
That will conclude tonight’s coverage of the Valenti Modified Racing Series Port City 100 from Lee USA Speedway.

Congratulations to Richard Savary on becoming the first repeat winner of the 2014 season.

Until next time, thank you all for tuning in and have a great night.
10:50
Justin Bonsignore (2nd), Richard Savary (1st), and Steve Masse (3rd) in victory lane. (Speed51.comPhoto)
10:50
Comment From Steve Planchon

Thanks for the coverage!!
10:49
VMRS Port City 100 Unofficial Results
1 99 Richard Savary
2 21 Justin Bonsignore
3 13 Steve Masse
4 28 Dwight Jarvis
5 25 Rowan Pennink
6 5ct Chris Pasteryak
7 92 Anthony Nocella
8 19 Dave Schneider
9 42 Tom Carey, Jr.
10 17 Donnie Lashua
11 20ct Max Zachem
12 77 Matthew Mead
13 85 Todd Szegedy
14 38 Mike Willis, Jr.
15 53 Norm Wrenn
16 14 Dana Smith
17 50 Carl Medieros, Jr
18 44 Jean-Paul Cyr
10:48
Bonsignore on the contact with Savary:

“It’s nothing different than what I would have done for the win. It happens pretty much on a weekly basis everywhere you race. He knew I had him beat on that one restart and did what he had to do.”
10:47
Savary on the last few laps:

“I almost spun on the backstretch on the white flag lap. I had nothing left. If that was one more lap, I would have been done. Everything in the race worked the way it had to work.

“I raced Justin hard to keep the lead. Racing, I don’t think he could have beat me but that restart gave him a great opportunity. I had to race him hard. I don’t feel as though I took him out, but I raced him hard.”
10:45
Richard Savary on his first career Lee USA Speedway win:

“I was saying on the ride up that I have been racing at Lee for a long time and in these Modified I’ve had three second-place finishes, as well as some really good runs. This is one of the few tracks in all of New England that I hadn’t won at. Now I can finally, at the end of my career, check it off.”
10:42
With the win, Savary becomes the first repeat winner on the Valenti Modified Racing Series this season.
10:40
Comment From Sharon

The little team that could did Way to go
10:40
Comment From Lenny

Congrats to Savary on the win
10:18
We’re headed to victory lane. We’ll be back with more shortly.
10:18
CHECKERED FLAG: Richard Savary hold off a last turn bump from Justin Bonsignore to win the Port City 100.
10:17
WHITE FLAG: Savary seems to be on his way to victory.
10:17
Lap 98: Masse and Jarvis are now battling for the third spot. Masse has it, Jarvis wants it.
10:17
Lap 96: Bonsignore has started to close back in on Savary with four laps to go.
10:16
Lap 94: Savary has been able to put a small gap between himself and Bonsignore. His lead is currently just about a car-length.
10:15
Lap 92: Pennink is up to the fifth spot after pitting during a previous caution.
10:15
Lap 89: Bonsignore continues to work the back bumper of Savary’s No. 99 for the race lead. He looks to the outside, then he peaks inside but Szegedy holds him off.
10:14
Nocella rejoined the tail end of the field and is currently battling near the top-10.
10:14
Comment From Matt c

How bad is nocella?
10:14
Lap 87: Savary is able to use the inside lane to his advantage and take back the lead. Bonsignore is now glued to his back bumper.
10:14
Lap 86: They’re still side-by-side this time around.
10:13
Lap 84: Bonsignore with the slight advantage down the backstretch, but they remain even at the line.
10:13
GREEN FLAG: Bonsignore gets a good jump on the outside and the top-two are door-to door into turn one.
10:13
Current Top-10 (83 of 100 laps completed)

1 99 Richard Savary
2 21 Justin Bonsignore
3 13 Steve Masse
4 28 Dwight Jarvis
5 5ct Chris Pasteryak
6 25 Rowan Pennink
7 42 Tom Carey, Jr.
8 53 Norm Wrenn
9 19 Dave Schneider
10 17 Donnie Lashua
10:12
Todd Szegedy comes down pit road under caution. Szegedy seemed to fading during that last run.
10:11
10:11
YELLOW FLAG (Lap 83): Pasteryak and Nocella make contact while battling for fifth. Nocella spins towards the turn two wall.
10:10
Lap 83: Here comes Chris Pasteryak. He powers to the inside of Szegedy for sixth and now battles Nocella for the fifth spot.
10:10
Lap 82: Bonsignore continues to follow in Savary’s shadows up front. Jarvis is closing in on Masse for third.
10:10
Lap 80: Nocella is knocking on Szegedy’s back bumper for fifth. He dives to the bottom in turn one to take the spot.
10:09
Lap 78: Savary continues to lead Bonsignore by just over a car-length. It’s another four car-lengths back to Masse in third.
10:09
Lap 76: Jarvis powers to the inside of Szegedy. He takes sole position of fourth.
10:08
Lap 75: Savary leads Bonsignore by just about a car-length. Masse and Szegedy are door-to-door for third. Give Masse the spot.
10:08
GREEN FLAG: Savary gets a big jump on Szegedy. Bonsignore dives to the bottom of Szegedy to take the runner-up spot.
10:07
10:07
After dropping back early on, Justin Bonsignore has showed a lot of speed getting back into the top-five. He’ll be one to watch here on the restart.
10:06
Current Running Order (73 of 100 laps complete)

1 99 Richard Savary
2 85 Todd Szegedy
3 13 Steve Masse
4 21 Justin Bonsignore
5 42 Tom Carey, Jr.
6 28 Dwight Jarvis
7 25 Rowan Pennink
8 77 Matthew Mead
9 92 Anthony Nocella
10 5ct Chris Pasteryak
11 17 Donnie Lashua
12 19 Dave Schneider
13 53 Norm Wrenn
14 38 Mike Willis, Jr.
15 20ct Max Zachem
16 14 Dana Smith
17 50 Carl Medieros, Jr.
18 44 Jean-Paul Cyr
10:05
YELLOW FLAG (Lap 73): Max Zachem spins on the frontstretch.
10:04
Lap 73: Second, third, and fourth are now nearly bumper-to-bumper.
10:04
Lap 71: Masse is now to the back bumper of Szegedy’s No. 85 for the number two spot.
10:03
Lap 69: Bonsignore to the inside of Carey in turn three to take the fourth spot.
10:03
Lap 68: Masse is slowly beginning to close in on Szegedy for second.
10:02
Lap 66: Masse powers to the inside of Carey to take the third spot. Bonsignore is now beginning to close in on Carey for fourth.
10:02
Lap 64: Savary continues to extend his lead up front. He currently has nearly a 1.5 second advantage over Szegedy.
10:01
Lap 62: Dana Smith has gone one lap down.
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Lap 60: Savary has been able to extend his lead to over a second. Meanwhile, Masse is now working Carey’s back bumper for the third spot.
10:00
Lap 58: Savary leads Szegedy, Carey, Masse, and Bonsignore.
10:00
Lap 56: Savary and Carey made slight contact in turn one forcing Carey up the race track. That allowed Szegedy to slip back into the second spot.
9:59
Lap 54: Savary is now all over Carey for the race lead. He powers to the bottom in turn one and takes over the lead.
9:59
Lap 52: Savary powers to the inside of Szegedy in turn two. He takes the second spot.
9:58
Lap 50: Szegedy is looking inside, looking outside. He’s looking for anything he can get to get by Carey.
9:58
Lap 49: Szegedy dives to the bottom of Carey as the enter turn three, but Carey slams the door.
9:57
Lap 48: The top-three realign themselves and once again ride nose-to-tail.
9:57
Lap 46: Szegedy powers to the outside of Carey, but at the same time Savary dives to the bottom to try to steal the second spot.
9:56
Lap 44: The top-three are now nose-to-tail as Masse rides about five car-lengths back in fourth.
9:56
Lap 43: Savary is beginning to close in on the battle for the race lead between Carey and Szegedy.
9:56
9:56
Lap 41: Carey continues to lead Szegedy, Savary, Masse, and Lashua.
9:55
Lap 39: Savary dives to the bottom of Masse and takes third as the exit turn four.
9:55
Lap 37: Szegedy is all over Carey for the race lead. At the same time, Savary is applying pressure to Masse for third.
9:55
Lap 35: Seeing Masse and Savary closing, Szegedy has seemed to pick it up a notch. He looks to the outside of Carey for the lead.
9:54
Lap 33: Masse to third. Savary is now right there and will try to follow.
9:54
Lap 32: The advantage the top-three had over the rest of the field is no longer there. Masse has closed to the back bumper of Lashua.
9:53
Lap 30: Carey leads Szegedy, Lashua, Masse, and Savary up front. Pennink, Bonsignore, Mead, Nocella, and Willis complete the top-10 as they run.
9:53
9:53
Lap 28: Carey has started to extend his lead once again. What was a half-second advantage is now nearly a full second advantage.
9:52
Lap 26: Pennink under Bonsignore to take the fifth spot. Savary follows to take sixth.
9:52
Lap 24: Masse has broken away from Bonsignore and is closing in on the top-three.
9:51
Lap 21: Szegedy is beginning to close the gap up front. He’s trimmed Carey’s lead down to .56 seconds.
9:50
Lap 20: Masse now dives to the bottom of Bonsignore to take fourth. Masse is on a mission.
9:50
Lap 19: Masse powers under Pennink to take the fifth spot.
9:50
Lap 17: The top-three continue to break away, but it’s a log jam from fourth on back.
9:49
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Lap 15: Carey leads Szegedy, Lashua, Bonsignore, and Pennink. Masse, Nocella, Mead, Savary, and Willis complete the top-10.
9:48
Lap 13: Carey has opened up close to a four car-length lead up front.
9:48
Lap 11: Savary works underneath Willis to take the ninth spot.
9:47
Lap 9: Szegedy is now two car-lengths behind Carey, as Lashua closes in on Szegedy for second.
9:47
Lap 7: Pennink all over the back bumper of Bonsignore for the fourth spot.
9:47
Lap 5: The top-three have broken away from Bonsingore, who rides in fourth.
9:46
Lap 3: Carey holds a car-length advantage over Szegedy. Another car-length back to Lashua.
9:46
Lap 2: Carey leads. Szegedy is up to second and Lashua has settled into third.
9:45
GREEN FLAG: Carey with a big jump on Lashua as the field powers into turn one.
9:45
Jean-Paul Cyr’s crew continues to work on his No. 44 on pit road. In the meantime, all drivers will move up on spot in the starting lineup.
9:44
Tom Carey, Jr. will lead the field to the green flag. (Speed51.com Photo)
9:43
VMRS Port City 100 Starting Lineup

1 42 Tom Carey, Jr.
2 44 Jean-Paul Cyr
3 17 Todd Owen
4 85 Todd Szegedy
5 21 Justin Bonsignore
6 25 Rowan Pennink
7 92 Anthony Nocella
8 38 Mike Willis, Jr.
9 13 Steve Masse
10 77 Matthew Mead
11 99 Richard Savary
12 14 Dana Smith
13 19 Dave Schneider
14 20ct Max Zachem
15 53 Norm Wrenn
16 28 Dwight Jarvis
17 5ct Chris Pasteryak
18 50 Carl Medieros, Jr.
9:43
The field is crossed over on the frontstretch. One lap to go next time by.
9:42
9:41
Jean-Paul Cyr is having troubles firing his No. 44 and will be pushed to the infield pit road.
9:40
A collective “Gentlemen, start your engines” comes from the crowd at Lee USA Speedway. We’re moments away from the green flag.
9:38
Driver introductions are nearing completion on the frontstretch.
9:34
The pole position will be left open during pace laps to honor longtime Modified competitor Jim Boniface, who passed away this past week after an over two-year battle with cancer.
9:30
18 Valenti Modified Racing Series machines have made their way onto the track for tonight’s Port City 100.
9:29
You can hear the roar of the ground-pounders firing their engines in the pit area.
9:27
Comment From Cindy

Good luck team #13 from sand
9:26
Super Modified teams have left the infield and VMRS crews are now setting up shop on pit road.
9:25
9:25
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9:25
Comment From Richard

Good luck team 44 from Canada !
9:20
Jimmy Russell takes home the win in the 30-lap Late Model Sportsman feature. (Speed51.com Photo)
9:17
Five laps to go in the Late Model Sportsman feature. Jimmy Russell holds a 3.5 second lead over Alby Ovitt.
9:15
With 15 laps down and 15 laps to go, Jimmy Russell continues to hold a big lead up front.
9:14
Alby Ovitt at speed during the Late Model Sportsman feature. (Speed51.com Photo)
9:13
9:13
The 2014 Southern Super Series will be decided at the 30th Annual All-American 400 at the Fairgrounds Speedway Nashville. Last year, Daniel Hemric beat out Bubba Pollard for the championship while Chase Elliott hoisted the guitar in victory lane. Who will get the famous guitar and who will be the 2014 SSS champion? Make your plans now to be a part of this memorable event. Click here for more information.
9:06
14 cars have taken the green flag for tonight’s Late Model Sportsman feature. Jimmy Russell leads with five laps complete.
9:03
Leslie Keyser at speed during the Super Modified feature. (Speed51.com Photo)
9:01
The 30-lap Late Model Sportsman feature is up next. They will be the last feature before the 100-lap Valenti Modified Racing Series event.
9:00
Mike Murphy on his way to winning the NWAAS Super Modified feature. (Speed51.com Photo)
8:58
8:58
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8:57
Mike Murphy wins the 30-lap Super Modified feature.
8:51
A pair of Mike’s are at the front of the field with 10 laps complete in the Super Modified feature. Mike Murphy leads Mike Spurling.
8:44
Carl Medieros, Jr. and crew work on the front end of his No. 50. You can also notice the grass on the left front tire from when Medieros slid into the turn one grass. (Speed51.com Photo)
8:41
The 30-lap Super Modified feature is up next.
8:40
Dylan Bilodeau won the 25-lap Hobby Stock feature by a hair over Dennis Dumas. After they crossed under the checkered flag, the two made slight contact forcing Bilodeau into the grass in turn one. (Speed51.com Photo)
8:39
8:39
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8:35
A number of people including Charlie Pasteryak, the father of VMRS driver Chris Pasteryak, are lending a hand to Dwight Jarvis to help repair the broken sway bar on his No. 28. (Speed51.com Photo)
8:28
VMRS Port City 100 Starting Lineup

1 42 Tom Carey, Jr.
2 44 Jean-Paul Cyr
3 17 Todd Owen
4 85 Todd Szegedy
5 21 Justin Bonsignore
6 25 Rowan Pennink
7 92 Anthony Nocella
8 38 Mike Willis, Jr.
9 13 Steve Masse
10 77 Matthew Mead
11 99 Richard Savary
12 14 Dana Smith
13 19 Dave Schneider
14 20ct Max Zachem
15 53 Norm Wrenn
16 28 Dwight Jarvis
17 5ct Chris Pasteryak
18 50 Carl Medieros, Jr.
8:24
After a re-draw of four, Tom Carey, Jr. will start on the pole for tonight’s race.
8:23
Report from the Dwight Jarvis pit is a broken sway bar. The team is working to fix the issue and believes they will be ready for the feature later tonight.
8:10
8:10
Late Model Sportsman qualifying heats are now on the track. We’re going to head to the pit area and will be back with more coverage shortly.
8:02
VMRS Qualifying Heat #2 Unofficial Finish

1 85 Todd Szegedy
2 42 Tom Carey, Jr.
3 25 Rowan Pennink
4 38 Mike Willis, Jr.
5 77 Matthew Mead
6 14 Dana Smith
7 20 Max Zachem
8 28 Dwight Jarvis
9 50 Carl Medieros, Jr.
8:01
CHECKERED FLAG: Todd Szegedy wins the second VMRS qualifying race.
8:00
Lap 10: Szegedy leads Carey, Pennink, Willis, and Mead.
7:59
Lap 8: Willis is now pressuring Pennink for third. Mead is right there knocking on the door as well.
7:59
Lap 6: Szegedy with a car-length lead over Carey up front. It’s another five car-lengths back to Pennink in third.
7:58
Lap 5: Willis takes the fourth spot. Mead ducks under Smith to take fifth.
7:58
Lap 3 Willis and Smith are door-to-door for fourth.
7:58
GREEN FLAG: Szegedy and Carey go side-by-side into turn one. They drag race down the backstretch with Szegedy holding the slight advantage.
7:55
Track officials use the winch to get Medieros’ car back to the pit area. (Speed51.com Photo)
7:51
Jarvis and Medieros end up facing each other after the contact in turn one. (Speed51.com Photo)
7:49
Jarvis didn’t seem happy with Medieros and showed his displeasure as he was driving away. Medieros has a flat left rear tire and will go back to the pit area on the hook.
7:49
YELLOW FLAG: Jarvis and Medieros get tangled up in turn one.
7:48
GREEN FLAG: Szegedy jumps out to the early lead.
7:48
VMRS Qualifying Heat #2 Lineup

1 42 Tom Carey, Jr.
2 85 Todd Szegedy
3 25 Rowan Pennink
4 28 Dwight Jarvis
5 50 Carl Medieros, Jr.
6 14 Dana Smith
7 20 Max Zachem
8 38 Mike Willis, Jr.
9 77 Matthew Mead
7:47
7:47
Lee USA Speedway in Lee, New Hampshire will host the Granite State Pro Stocks Series on Friday, July 25th. Make your plans to see the GSPSS stars take on the challenging Lee USA oval in their fifth event of the season. Click here for more information.
7:47
VMRS Qualifying Heat #1 Unofficial Finish

1 17 Donnie Lashua
2 44 Jean-Paul Cyr
3 21 Justin Bonsignore
4 92 Anthony Nocella
5 13 Steve Masse
6 99 Richard Savary
7 19 Dave Schneider
8 53 Norm Wrenn
9 5ct Chris Pasteryak
7:46
CHECKERED FLAG: Donnie Lashua wins the first VMRS qualifying heat.
7:45
WHITE FLAG: Donnie Lashua is on his way to winning the first VMRS qualifying heat race.
7:45
Lap 9: Schneider is looking for racing room around Masse, but has yet to find it.
7:44
Lap 7: Lashua continues to set a quick pace at the front with Cyr, Bonsignore, Nocella, and Masse behind him. The top-six go to the re-draw.
7:44
Lap 5: Nocella into fourth while Masse slips back to fifth.
7:43
Lap 3: Bonsignore gets by Masse for the third spot.
7:43
GREEN FLAG; Lashua gets the jump on Cyr into turn one.
7:43
VMRS Qualifying Heat #1 Lineup

1 44 Jean-Paul Cyr
2 17 Donnie Lashua
3 13 Steve Masse
4 21 Justin Bonsignore
5 19 Dave Schneider
6 92 Anthony Nocella
7 99 Richard Savary
8 5ct Chris Pasteryak
9 53 Norm Wrenn
7:41
Valenti Modified Racing Series cars are now rolling on the track for their first qualifying heat.
7:41
7:41
The ISMA Super Modifieds return to the famous Oswego Speedway in Oswego, New York on Saturday, July 12th for the Kings of Wings VI. Mike Lichty will be looking to defend his 2013 win. Click here for more information.
7:41
Leslie Keyser wins the second Super Modified qualifying heat.
7:33
Mike Murphy wins the first Super Modified qualifying heat.
7:29
Super Modifieds are now being pushed onto the track for their first qualifying heat. Super Modifieds are the NASCAR Whelen All-American Series Division I cars here at Lee USA Speedway.
7:27
A group of Hobby Stocks drive into turn one. (Speed51.com Photo)
7:22
7:22
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7:22
The first of two Hobby Stock qualifying heat races is now on the track.
7:17
VMRS Qualifying Heat #2 Lineup

1 50 Carl Medieros, Jr.
2 92 Anthony Nocella
3 19 Dave Schneider
4 99 Richard Savary
5 20 Max Zachem
6 5ct Chris Pasteryak
7 38 Mike Willis, Jr.
8 53 Norm Wrenn
9 77 Matthew Mead
7:16
VMRS Qualifying Heat #1 Lineup

1 44 Jean-Paul Cyr
2 42 Tom Carey, Jr.
3 17 Donnie Lashua
4 85 Todd Szegedy
5 13 Steve Masse
6 25 Rowan Pennink
7 21 Justin Bonsignore
8 28 Dwight Jarvis
9 14 Dana Smith
7:15
Chris Pasteryak lets down the jack on his No. 5 and gets ready to strap in for qualifying heats. (Speed51.com Photo)
7:13
7:13
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7:13
Adam Knowles wins the first of two Ironman features.
7:08
Tyler Mitchell exits his car after a hard hit into the outside wall in turn one. (Speed51.com Photo)
7:07
Comment From Mike harnish

Thanks for the updates!
7:02
7:02
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7:01
The fist of two 20-lap Ironman features is now on the track.
7:00
Valenti Modified Racing Series announcer John Spence, Sr. (left) and Todd Szegedy (right). (Speed51.com Photo)
6:57
The National Anthem has been performed and we’re moments away from qualifying heat action.
6:53
Dwight Jarvis (left) talkes with Steve Masse (right) before qualifying. (Speed51.com Photo)
6:51
6:51
The 35th Annual SUPERSEAL Slinger Nationals presented by Miller Lite will take place on Tuesday, July 15th at the Slinger Super Speedway in Slinger, WI. This year’s 200-lap event will feature a variety of the top short track stars including six-time Slinger Nationals champion Matt Kenseth. VIP and General Admission tickets are on sale now. Click here for more information.
6:46
Carl Medieros, Jr. works the jack on his No. 50 before qualifying. (Speed51.com Photo)
6:43
Series founder Jack Bateman has informed drivers that there will be an open spot left behind the polesitter during the opening pace laps to honor longtime Modified competitor Jim Boniface, who passed away this week after a two-year battle with cancer.
6:40
There will be a re-draw of 12 at the end of qualifying heats to determine tonight’s feature lineup.
6:40
6:40
The World Crown 300 is one of the prestigious Super Late Model events on the Southern Super Series schedule. Last year, Preston Peltier added his name to a winner’s list of who’s won in stock car racing. Past winners include Dick Trickle, Gary Balough, Darrell Waltrip, Rich Bickle, Ronnie Sanders, Chase Elliott and more. Make your plans now to be a part of the 31st Annual event on Saturday, August 9th. Click here for more information.
6:31
Assistant race director Jordan Harnish takes role call at the driver\’s meeting. (Speed51.com Photo)
6:30
All 18 cars will qualify for tonight’s feature.
6:28
We’ve received an update that Donnie Lashua is in the No. 17 today instead of regular driver Todd Owen.
6:19
Practice has come to a conclusion. We’re heading to the pits and will have more shortly.
6:18
Norm Wrenn at speed during the final VMRS practice. (Speed51.com Photo)
6:15
6:15
It is the number one Outlaw Super Late Model event in the nation! The Kalamazoo Klash XXII will take place on Wednesday, August 13 at the Kalamazoo Speedway in Kalamazoo, MI. Last year, Terry Senneker won the Klash and picked up the $10,000 check. It was the second year in a row, and third Klash win overall in his career. Mike “Bubba” Brooks, Phil Bozell and many more will try to take over Senneker’s place on top of the podium in 2014. Click here to make your plans now for this year’s event!
6:15
15 minutes remain in practice before the driver’s meeting gets underway.
6:08
Todd Owen powers off of turn two and heads down the backstretch. (Speed51.com Photo)
6:07
Carl Medieros, Jr. is currently fastest out of the cars to participate in this practice session.
6:05
After a quick round of Hobby Stock practice, VMRS cars are back on the track for another round of practice.
6:04
Rowan Pennink at speed during the second VMRS practice. (Speed51.com Photo)
6:02
Valenti Modified Racing Series Practice #2 Results
Port City 100 – Lee USA Speedway

1 25 Rowan Pennink 14.819
2 28 Dwight Jarvis 14.890
3 17 Todd Owen 14.900
4 99 Richard Savary 15.072
5 42 Tom Carey, Jr. 15.114
6 53 Norm Wrenn 15.159
7 38 Mike Willis, Jr. 15.196
8 13 Steve Masse 15.273
9 5ct Chris Pasteryak 15.357
10 92 Anthony Nocella 13.387
11 14 Dana Smith 15.387
12 77 Matthew Mead 15.388
13 44 Jean-Paul Cyr 15.449
14 19 Dave Schneider 15.518
5:59
5:59
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5:59
Rowan Pennink led the way in the second VMRS practice session. Pennink turned the fastest lap of the day with a 14.819. We’ll have full practice results shortly.
5:49
Valenti Modified Racing Series cars are rolling back onto the track for their second practice session of the day.
5:45
Tonight’s event at Lee USA Speedway is the second event for the Valenti Modified Racing Series with a new race director. Scott Tapley, who previously held the position, parted ways with the series after the event at Seekonk Speedway (MA), which left series owner Jack Bateman at the helm.

Announced during the series’ last event at Stafford Motor Speedway, 19-year-old Jordan Harnish will serve as assistant race director during a trial period before Bateman makes the decision to hand over full race directing duties to Harnish.
5:39
5:39
Draco Springs is presenting Speed51.com’s coverage of today’s Valenti Modified Racing Series at Lee USA Speedway. Top quality springs from day one has set Draco apart from the others. Draco takes pride in not offering different names or options in their product line. Draco knows the racer demands top quality without having to ask for specific design. Ordering a Draco Spring lets the racer know that they are getting the best spring on the market. For more on Draco, call 704-232-6990 or Click here to visit site
5:38
Dana Smith at speed during practice. (Speed51.com Photo)
5:34
Valenti Modified Racing Series Practice #1 Results

1 99 Richard Savary 14.950
2 25 Rowan Pennink 15.000
3 28 Dwight Jarvis 15.007
4 17 Todd Owen 15.012
5 85 Todd Szegedy 15.020
6 42 Tom Carey, Jr. 15.035
7 53 Norm Wrenn 15.152
8 38 Mike Willis, Jr. 15.235
9 5ct Chris Pasteryak 15.245
10 13 Steve Masse 12.279
11 21 Justin Bonsignore 15.344
12 92 Anthony Nocella 15.420
13 50 Carl Medieros, Jr. 15.455
14 19 Dave Schneider 15.579
15 14 Dana Smith 15.816
16 44 Jean-Paul Cyr 16.117
5:31
The first VMRS practice session has come to an end with Richard Savary beating out Rowan Pennink by .050 seconds on the speed chart. We’ll have full results from the first practice session momentarily.
5:28
Chris Pasteryak at speed through turn one. (Speed51.com Photo)
5:28
5:28
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5:27
Richard Savary is fastest thus far during this practice session. Savary turned a fast lap of 14.950 seconds.
5:22
Rowan Pennink, Justin Bonsignore, Chris Pasteryak, Jean-Paul Cyr, and Mike Willis, Jr. are also now on the track.
5:20
VMRS cars are now rolling onto the track to begin practice. Steve Masse and Dana Smith lead them out.
5:19
5:19
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5:18
Super Modifieds make laps during practice. (Speed51.com Photo)
5:11
Justin Bonsignore comes into Lee USA Speedway searching for his first win driving for car owner Art Berry. (Speed51.com Photo)
5:10
Hobby Stocks are now on the track for practice.
5:08
Steve Masse and crew prepare the No. 13 Modified for practice. (Speed51.com Photo)
5:07
5:07
Lee USA Speedway in Lee, New Hampshire will host the Granite State Pro Stocks Series on Friday, July 25th. Make your plans to see the GSPSS stars take on the challenging Lee USA oval in their fifth event of the season. Click here for more information.
5:05
Comment From Lenny

Go Bonsignore and Pennink
5:04
Super Modifieds are now firing on the race track and practice is about to begin.
5:02
Valenti Modified Racing Series Roster

Port City 100 – Lee USA Speedway

5ct Chris Pasteryak
13 Steve Masse
14 Dana Smith
17 Todd Owen
19 Dave Schneider
20 Max Zachem
21 Justin Bonsignore
25 Rowan Pennink
28 Dwight Jarvis
38 Mike Willis, Jr.
42 Tom Carey, Jr.
44 Jean-Paul Cyr
50 Carl Medieros, Jr.
53 Norm Wrenn
77 Matthew Mead
85 Todd Szegedy
92 Anthony Nocella
99 Richard Savary
4:53
Todd Szegedy comes into today’s event as the VMRS point leader, as well as the feature winner last time out at Stafford Motor Speedway (CT). (Speed51.com Photo)
4:47
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4:46
Today’s Schedule of Events

5:00 PM – Practice Begins
Fire Super Modifieds
Ironman
Hobby Stocks
Super Modifieds
Modified Racing Series Practice
Late Model Sportsman
6:30 PM – Drivers Meeting
6:45 PM – Welcoming Announcements & National Anthem
7:00 PM – Heat Races
Ironman Feature #1 (20 Laps)
Hobby Stocks (10 Laps)
Super Modifieds (10 Laps)
Modified Racing Series (12 Laps)
Late Model Sportsman (10 Laps)
8:00 PM – Feature Races
Hobby Stocks (25 Laps or 20 Minutes)
Super Modified (30 Laps or 30 Minutes)
Late Model Sportsman (30 Laps or 30 Minutes)
Modified Racing Series (100 Laps or 60 Minutes)
Ironman Feature #2 (20 Laps or 15 Minutes)
4:37
Teams have unloaded their cars in the pit area and are now preparing for the first VMRS practice session at 5pm ET. (Speed51.com Photo)
4:36
4:36
Draco Springs is presenting Speed51.com’s coverage of today’s Valenti Modified Racing Series at Lee USA Speedway. Top quality springs from day one has set Draco apart from the others. Draco takes pride in not offering different names or options in their product line. Draco knows the racer demands top quality without having to ask for specific design. Ordering a Draco Spring lets the racer know that they are getting the best spring on the market. For more on Draco, call 704-232-6990 or Click here to visit site
4:33
Good afternoon from New Hampshire’s “Center of Speed” Lee USA Speedway. Welcome into today’s coverage of the Valenti Modified Racing Series Port City 100.

You couldn’t ask for better conditions for a night of racing. It’s currently 78 degrees here at the track with bright blue skies high above the race track. This should set up an excellent night of racing in Lee, New Hampshire.
4:30
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