Some divisions were well represented, while others only had a few competitors show up, but the pits were crowded, mostly with Legends racers. The Modifieds saw defending champion John Fortin, Bill Park, Howie Brode, Chris Young, Chuck Steuer, Wayne Anderson, Dave Brigati, Timmy Solomito, Jerry Solomito (#3), Steven Booker (#91), Amber Fortin, Kevin Orlando (#2) and John Beatty practicing, along with WMT competitors Ken Heagy, Justin Bonsignore, and Glenn Tyler all out shaking down their cars to get ready for the 2010 season. In addition, Frank Russo was testing the Modified he recently bought from Sal Accardi, Jr. While he may run a few local shows, Frank said his plan is to try and run the MRS tour throughout the season.

    In the Late Models, defending champ Kevin Metzger was testing along with Roger Oxee, Chris LaSpisa and Artie Pedersen Jr.  RJ Oxee has a new red/white paint scheme on his all-time winning #39 for 2010, while the others bear their familiar paint schemes from last year. Hopefully, more Late Models will attend next week, and for the rest of the season.

   Just a half dozen Super Pro Trucks were there, maybe 4 Figure-8 cars , along with about a dozen Blunderbusts, and 8 or 9 Chargers. A nice surprise was seeing  some 4 Cylinder Supers on hand taking practice. We may actually get to see them in a race this year if the weather stays good when they come. There were more Legends race cars than I cared to count, and a good bunch of Enduro racers from all levels also there to get some track time in. 

    There is one more chance next Saturday to once again watch a free show at the local track as the second practice session is scheduled before the 2010 racing season begins with a double-header weekend of stock car and enduro racing starting on May 1st and 2nd. We hope to see you there.  WJ