JUSTIN BONSIGNORE SALUTED AS 2011 RIVERHEAD RACEWAY NASCAR MODIFIED CHAMPION
Riverhead, NY Jan 29th
By Bob Finan
Justin Bonsignore's off-season of accolades continued Sunday afternoon as he was officially crowned the 2011 Riverhead Raceway NASCAR Modified champion for the Whelen All-American Series at the Senix Creek Inn of Center Moriches. Ever the racer after making his acceptance speech and enjoying a bite to eat Bonsignore quickly headed to a waiting car to drive upstate to work on his ride for this weekend's indoor event in Atlantic City.
With co-chief stewards Mike Cappiello, Jim Maggio and head tech inspector Walter Bonczyk handing out all the handsome hardware the event was hosted by Bob Finan before an overflow crowd of drivers, crew members and family.
Aside from the 2011 NASCAR Modified championship trophies Justin Bonsignore and his car owner Ken Massa received, Justin also took home the Big Brothers/Big Sisters of Long Island Driver's Cup becoming the 11th driver in its history to do so. Following Justin in the standings last season were John Fortin, John Beatty Jr., Wayne Anderson and Shawn Solomito. Jason Agugliaro was named 2011 Rookie of the Year while Chris Young took home Best Appearing Car.
After taking the Late Model title by virtue of a tie breaker on the final night of racing Mike Bologna and his car owner Tom Tohn were feted for their first career championship Sunday. Chasing Mike were Scott Kulesa, Jarrod Hayes, Peter Eriksen Jr. and Kevin Metzger. Rob "The Racer" McCormick was 2011 Rookie of the Year, while Roger Oxee won Best Appearing Car.
Arne Pedersen the 2011 Figure Eight champion was another driver to enjoy a career first championship as he and his car owner/wife Cindy took center stage. Following Arne were Roger Maynor, Tom Ferrara, Mike Mujsce and Dennis Scott. Bryan Sescila was named Rookie of the Year while Pedersen won Best Appearing Car.
2011 Charger champion Chris Turbush, who took his 4th consecutive title, did so again in 2011 and he is also the car owner for his championship mount. Chasing Chris were Chris McGuire, Jeremy McDermott, Ray Minieri and CJ Lehmann. John Baker was the 2011 Rookie of the Year, while Chris McGuire once again took Best Appearing Car honors.
For the fifth time in the last six years "The Wildchild" Tommy Walkowiak took home the Blunderbust title along with car owner/wife Gayle. Tom Pickerell, Scott Maliszewski, Rob Bader and Tom Sullivan all chased Walkowiak whose next win will be his 50th career in the class. "Pistol" Paul Parisi won Best Appearing Car.
Hard working "Dangerous" Dave Koenig earned his first Super Pro Truck title in 2011 along with truck owner/wife Karen. Chasing Dave were Frank Dumicich Jr., Chris Turbush, Lou Maestri and Erin Dumicich. Maestri was also named Best Appearing Truck.
Chris A. Young on the strength of five wins in 2011 won his first career Legend Race Car title and was saluted along with his owner Unlimited Inc. Following Young were Justin Strumpf, Kevin Nowak, Kyle Soper and Mike Malone. Justin Strumpf earned Best Appearing Car honors.
Second generation daredevil James Kilkenny was presented with his first ever Demolition Derby championship trophy as he kicked off the 2011 Parade of Champions.
Charles Pennington of F&S Race Fuels presented all stock car class champions with a Sunoco Race Fuel voucher for 2012 at Riverhead Raceway.
After all the awards were dolled out everyone enjoyed a great buffet at the luncheon, which was free of charge thanks to the efforts of Barbara & Jim Cromarty, Bob Finan and Judy & Charles of the Senix Creek Inn. A great time was had by all.
By Bob Finan
Justin Bonsignore's off-season of accolades continued Sunday afternoon as he was officially crowned the 2011 Riverhead Raceway NASCAR Modified champion for the Whelen All-American Series at the Senix Creek Inn of Center Moriches. Ever the racer after making his acceptance speech and enjoying a bite to eat Bonsignore quickly headed to a waiting car to drive upstate to work on his ride for this weekend's indoor event in Atlantic City.
With co-chief stewards Mike Cappiello, Jim Maggio and head tech inspector Walter Bonczyk handing out all the handsome hardware the event was hosted by Bob Finan before an overflow crowd of drivers, crew members and family.
Aside from the 2011 NASCAR Modified championship trophies Justin Bonsignore and his car owner Ken Massa received, Justin also took home the Big Brothers/Big Sisters of Long Island Driver's Cup becoming the 11th driver in its history to do so. Following Justin in the standings last season were John Fortin, John Beatty Jr., Wayne Anderson and Shawn Solomito. Jason Agugliaro was named 2011 Rookie of the Year while Chris Young took home Best Appearing Car.
After taking the Late Model title by virtue of a tie breaker on the final night of racing Mike Bologna and his car owner Tom Tohn were feted for their first career championship Sunday. Chasing Mike were Scott Kulesa, Jarrod Hayes, Peter Eriksen Jr. and Kevin Metzger. Rob "The Racer" McCormick was 2011 Rookie of the Year, while Roger Oxee won Best Appearing Car.
Arne Pedersen the 2011 Figure Eight champion was another driver to enjoy a career first championship as he and his car owner/wife Cindy took center stage. Following Arne were Roger Maynor, Tom Ferrara, Mike Mujsce and Dennis Scott. Bryan Sescila was named Rookie of the Year while Pedersen won Best Appearing Car.
2011 Charger champion Chris Turbush, who took his 4th consecutive title, did so again in 2011 and he is also the car owner for his championship mount. Chasing Chris were Chris McGuire, Jeremy McDermott, Ray Minieri and CJ Lehmann. John Baker was the 2011 Rookie of the Year, while Chris McGuire once again took Best Appearing Car honors.
For the fifth time in the last six years "The Wildchild" Tommy Walkowiak took home the Blunderbust title along with car owner/wife Gayle. Tom Pickerell, Scott Maliszewski, Rob Bader and Tom Sullivan all chased Walkowiak whose next win will be his 50th career in the class. "Pistol" Paul Parisi won Best Appearing Car.
Hard working "Dangerous" Dave Koenig earned his first Super Pro Truck title in 2011 along with truck owner/wife Karen. Chasing Dave were Frank Dumicich Jr., Chris Turbush, Lou Maestri and Erin Dumicich. Maestri was also named Best Appearing Truck.
Chris A. Young on the strength of five wins in 2011 won his first career Legend Race Car title and was saluted along with his owner Unlimited Inc. Following Young were Justin Strumpf, Kevin Nowak, Kyle Soper and Mike Malone. Justin Strumpf earned Best Appearing Car honors.
Second generation daredevil James Kilkenny was presented with his first ever Demolition Derby championship trophy as he kicked off the 2011 Parade of Champions.
Charles Pennington of F&S Race Fuels presented all stock car class champions with a Sunoco Race Fuel voucher for 2012 at Riverhead Raceway.
After all the awards were dolled out everyone enjoyed a great buffet at the luncheon, which was free of charge thanks to the efforts of Barbara & Jim Cromarty, Bob Finan and Judy & Charles of the Senix Creek Inn. A great time was had by all.
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