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 Waterford,
CT – While Labor Day weekend traditionally marks the end of summer,
Waterford Speedbowl puts its stamp on the holiday on Saturday with
one of its biggest events of the season. A nine-division race
program takes center stage at the shoreline oval as it hosts its
annual Thunder on the Sound event, presented by the Connecticut
National Guard. The highlight of the racing card is the 16th annual
Budweiser Modified Nationals, a 150-lap showdown for the track’s
NASCAR Whelen All-American Series SK Modified® division. The
Northeastern Midget Association (NEMA) returns for its prestigious
Angelillo Memorial as part of the event.
The biggest race of the year for SK Modified® competitors puts them
to the test for 150 laps with the winner adding their name to the
record books. They’ll join an elite list in taking home a $5,000
winner’s purse. A large turnout of cars is expected for the race,
which carries over a $20,000 total payout.
Championship contenders Tyler Chadwick and Rob Janovic Jr. seek
their first triumph in the extra-distance race after making several
starts each. Jeff Pearl, coming off a win last Saturday, seeks a
second career victory in the race. Keith Rocco, still nursing a
broken wrist, is also on the list of those seeking their first win
in the event. Last season, top open-wheel racer Woody Pitkat invaded
the Speedbowl in a rare appearance to take home the checkered flag
and big payday. A host of Speedbowl regulars are also contenders
along with an annual array of top ‘outsiders’.
Eight additional divisions join Saturday’s Budweiser Modified
Nationals during Thunder on the Sound. The lightning quick NEMA
Midgets and NEMA Lites are back for a special event, their Angelillo
Memorial, a tribute to the legendary long-time owner and former club
president. A full card of NASCAR Whelen All-American Series racing
including the return of the SK Light Modifieds, plus INEX racing by
the Legend Cars and Bandoleros completes the racing card. Qualifying
for the event begins at 4:00pm, with feature racing beginning at
6:00pm.
Fans are encouraged to visit Speedbowl.com from home or their mobile
phones for more information about the Budweiser Modified Nationals
SK 150 and Thunder on the Sound event. |
