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Canaan, NH. (September 21, 2008) - - It is no secret that the racing game is hard to walk away from when you choose to make that move. Drivers and even car owners who spend 20 plus years involved in racing look for other opportunities to occupy time. Most will focus on family, vacations, kids sports, home projects, whatever it takes to deter them from wanting to get back. For some, they cant break away,, always looking for results, news, go to the races, or in this case just sit back and from a distance watch the progress, the growth, the weekly happenings of the True Value Modified Racing Series.
Peter Daniels, an eight-time track champion at TwinState, three of those titles in the modified division, admits hes paid attention since his last race in 2005. I have kept up with the series, absolutely, it is amazing to see where the series is, where it has come from, the names that are competing. Daniels added, I have really missed racing, missed the series, I raced against some greats drivers, but it was time to move on.
After 23 years it was time for Daniels to change his priorities. Home projects, time spent with family, a son that plays hockey, baseball, football. all important moments in Daniels life as a husband and father. Daniels enjoys watching his son participate in sports but the 2002 NASCAR National Champ is quick to point out, My son misses his Dad racing too. That will come to an end this weekend when Peter straps himself into a ground pounding modified as the Twin State Speedway plays host to the True Value Modified Racing Series for the first time and the running of the 1st annual Ricky Miller Memorial 100, presented by New England Outdoor Furnaces.
As for his return, Truthfully it almost happened earlier. said Daniels.Jack (Bateman) contacted me early on about Thunder Road and Claremont (TwinState) to see if I had any interest. I could not commit to Thunder Road but I was definitely interested in this race at TwinState. Luke Royea was kind enough to give me a ride, a shot, a chance to drive a modified again at TwinState. A chance to race in Rickys race. I raced against Ricky, a good kid and a heck of a racer. I am grateful to Luke for the opportunity. I just hope we can qualify, put on a good show, and get a good finish for Luke and his team.
Daniels has already turned some strong laps at TwinState in scheduled practice sessions.
It felt good. I just needed to get the cobwebs out, but once I did, it felt like home. Pit side observers have said that Daniels looked like he has not been away. Each lap, he was getting faster and faster.
When the checkered flag drops Sunday, will the 3-time winner on the TVMRS give any consideration to a full time return to the series? Daniels paused, No, I dont think so. My brother, my crew, were all doing different things now. It costs a lot of money to race these things, I sold my cars and parts, cleaned out everything so I would not go running back, we would have to start from scratch and I do not see that happening. Would Daniels give consideration to maybe a part time schedule driving for someone else?Im not sure, (another pause) well maybe. If Daniels has a strong run Sunday, perhaps opportunity will come knocking. Question is, will he answer the door.
Sundays race in honor of Ricky Miller will also benefit the Victory Junction Gang organization. Race time is 1:00 PM.
Claremont, NH (September 28, 2008) Even Nostradamus would not have laid odds on this one. Jeanne Dixon.? No way, shed stick with world event predictions. Both are famous for their prognostications and likely would have uttered the phrase, Who would have thunk it? That question rings true thanks to what Mother Nature has created.
The just concluded weekend, complete with heavy rains and tropical storm Kyle grabbing headlines has forced the unimaginable.TwinStateSpeedway, Claremont, NH., five years after the formation of the True Value Modified Racing Series, possibly hosting the deciding race for the series 2008 championship, Sunday, Oct 26. To steal a line from Red Sox broadcaster Joe Castiglione, Can you believe it?
The series returning to the historic New Hampshire speed plant has created huge curiosity. Add the fact the race is honoring one of Twin States finest competitors, the late Ricky Miller, throw in a popular fundraiser for one of auto racings favorite charities, Victory Junction Gang, add the potential for the championship to be decided at the re-scheduled closer, the new date creates an interesting twist to an event fans and competitors are anxiously looking forward too.
Stranger things have happened. said John Hoyt, series director of operations. What a way to end the season if it goes down to the finale at TwinState. He continued, That race is a homecoming for many of us. To have it end there certainly was not planned but it adds a little something extra to what is going to be a special day.
Three races remain on the 2008 schedule and three drivers are battling it out for the championship. Chris Pasteryak takes an 11 point lead (533) into Lee USA Speedway, Lee, NH., Oct 4th, 5th, at that tracks annual Oktoberfest weekend. Defending and three-time champion Kirk Alexander is second, (522) but only four points ahead of Mike Holdridge. (518) 2006 champion Dwight Jarvis is fourth (482) and David Pinkham fifth. (428)
Ones been there and two are looking to nail their first, said Hoyt. It speaks volumes to the kind of season we have had. Car counts were off mid-season but we still have had quality races. Its a tribute to our competitors that have delivered another outstanding season. No one has dominated. Granted Kirk has five wins but we have eight different winners with three races remaining.
In the Koszela Speed Rookie of the Year point chase, Kenny White. Jr. leads Joe Doucette 307 to 297 heading into Lee this weekend. Seekonk Speedway, Seekonk, MA., will host the series on Oct 11, 12 for the annual D.A.V Festival of Racing.
