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Chemung
Speedrome 2011 PR
August
6th, 2011
Kent,
Goodwin, Scherer, Ameigh, and McCray Take
Chemung Speedrome Victories - By:
Daryl Canfield
The Chemung Speedrome was back in action
Friday August 5th with five divisions of
racing ready to do battle. The ‘Drome was
pleased to have the Great American Circle
Track Tour on hand to witness all of the
nights racing action. The Circle Track Tour
is visiting tracks all around our great
nation, look for them at many other local
tracks in the near future.
The Bandoleros started the night off with
their feature event. Multi-time feature
winner Anthony Reforgiato led most of the
way until a late race charge by 11 yr old
Wesley McCray took the victory. It was the
first time McCray visited the ‘Drome and
was his first career Bandolero victory.
Reforgiato finished second, with Alexandria
Smith, David French, and Nick Morich
rounding out the top five.
The INEX Legends were now center stage 18
cars strong ready to do battle. Up and comer
Raven Schrantz held the early lead until Van
Michael moved to the top spot on lap 3. Mike
Alcaro was making a quick run to the front,
and took the lead on lap 6, but would have
to go pitside at a lap 8 caution with a
loose rear bumper to make repairs. On the
restart, Daren Scherer claimed the top spot
with Rich Vanderpool and Bethany Scherer
battling for second. Alcaro was charging
hard back to the front of the field and
moved into the runner-up spot. On the final
lap, Alcaro and Daren Scherer made contact
through turn 2 and onto the backstretch,
Alcaro spun and collected the inside wall
and both cars would no longer continue.
Bethany Scherer took a little good fortune
and a super fast racecar into victory lane
for her fist career INEX Legends victory,
followed by Andrew Stotler, Rich Vanderpool,
Cody Frantz, and Raven Schrantz.
The Super Stocks began their 20 lap feature
event with Brittany Jack taking the early
lead. Jeff Goodwin was running a close
second and putting pressure on Jack for the
lead. Jack slid a bit high off turn 2 and
Goodwin made the pass for the lead. Jack
settled into second with John Lane and Mike
Nichols on the charge. Nichols took third
from Lane and chased Jack for the runner-up
spot. Nichols then made the move into
second, but Goodwin was checked out and
claimed the win. John Lane claimed third,
outside visitor Chip Wanamaker was fourth,
and Dave Bennett fifth. Jack was
disqualified for an after race altercation
and failing to go directly to tech instead
of her pit area.
The excitement continued as the 4 cylinder
stocks took to the ‘Drome surface. Nick
Haner and Gene Purvis led the field to green
and the early race action was wild. Brandon
Ameigh and Tony Gullo quickly shot toward
the front while Purvis held the early lead.
Ameigh made the move around Purvis for the
lead on lap 6, and Gullo was still reeling
in the leaders. Purvis and Gullo split the
Jimmy Haner machine coming off turn 2, but
Gullo made heavy contact and sent Haner
spinning, bringing out a caution. Gullo was
put to the rear of the field for the
contact. Ameigh went on to win his first 4
Cylinder feature of 2011, Purvis held on for
second, Gullo charged back to third, with
Archie Haner fourth, and Phil Haner rounding
out the top 5.
The Sunoco Modifieds finished up the nights
racing action with a 40 lap feature event.
Zack Curren and Jody Buckley paced the field
to the drop of the green flag. JR Kent
quickly made his presence known from his
fourth starting position and took the lead
on lap 3. Jimmy Zacharias followed Kent to
the front and hounded him lap after lap.
Kent was up to the challenge and held on for
his second straight Sunoco Modified win.
Kent was followed by Zacharias, a great run
by Zack Curren for third, Buckley fourth,
and Curtis Cowles fifth.
This Friday August 12th, the Chemung
Speedrome plays host to the Race of
Champions Modified Tour for the Bud 150.
Also on the card with the RoC Modifieds will
be the Sunoco Weekly Mods, Super Stocks, 4
Cylinders, and INEX Legends. Pit gates will
open at 3:00pm with grandstand gates opening
at 4:30pm. Racing action will get started at
6:15pm. General admission is just $20.00 for
adults, $18.00 for seniors, $6.00 for youths
6-14, and kids 5 and under are admitted
free. The first 500 people in attendance
will receive a free ticket to a Binghamton
Mets baseball game at Nyseg Stadium courtesy
of the Binghamton Mets. Fans can also take
advantage of a Bud 150 special, 16 Oz. draft
beers for just $2.00. This is always one of
the most exciting races of the year for both
the Chemung Speedrome and the Race of
Champions Modified Tour, you don’t want to
miss it!
RESULTS:
Bandoleros: WESLEY MCCRAY, Anthony
Reforgiato, Alexandria Smith, David French,
Nick Morich
INEX Legends: BETHANY SCHERER, Andrew
Stotler, Rich Vanderpool, Cody Frantz, Raven
Schrantz, Brandon Michael, Tony Hanbury, Van
Michael, AJ Griffin, John Bacon, Thomas
Baker, Chet Dillenbeck, Barry Schrantz,
Jason Townsend, Mike Alcaro, Daren Scherer,
Alex Bowen, Jimmy Zacharias (DNS)
Super Stocks: JEFF GOODWIN, Mike Nichols,
John Lane, Chip Wanamaker, Dave Bennett,
Brittany Jack (DQ)
4 Cylinders: BRANDON AMEIGH, Gene Purvis,
Tony Gullo, Archie Haner, Phil Haner, Nick
Haner, Frank Morich, Joe Lane, Jeff Ameigh,
Kyle Ferris, Jimmy Haner
Sunoco Modifieds: JR KENT, Jimmy Zacharias,
Zack Curren, Jody Buckley, Curtis Cowles,
Chet Dillenbeck, Brittany Jack, Daren
Scherer, Terry Zacharias, Cory Mosher
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