SILLY SEASON

Date: Wed Feb 4 18:52:18 2009

RE: SILLY SEASON

Date: Wed Feb 4 19:50:34 2009

Anonymous wrote:

Tucknut wrote:

Talked to Doug last night. Don hasn't decided anything yet.

W back in the 28..... if he wants it

But he doesn't want it from everything that anyone has heard. Seems to be content running big shows only.

Date: Sun Feb 15 11:15:29 2009

I just noticed on Chuck H. website, there is no longer the picture of the 4. It had to be removed in the last 24 hours. So the rumored driver change may be in the works.

Date: Sun Feb 15 13:07:24 2009

I hear Chuck will spend some time behind the wheel of the H & H 98.

Date: Mon Feb 16 18:12:59 2009

Sounds like Lia in the 4 is a done deal!

Date: Mon Feb 16 18:25:27 2009

If it is a done deal, why are there no new posts on Lias' & Missile web-sites?

racegirl08 · Race Fan

from talking with folks during speedweek at New Smyrna, Lia is in the 4, there is no driver as of yet for the 28, as big wayne the crew chief was there all week with Joe Brady giving him a hand, Matt Hirshman does not have a ride as of yet and Chuck Hossfeld is going to run the tour, not sure if the whole tour in the 22 car, which my understanding is one of the Troyer house cars with Troyer Bob's help.

Date: Tue Feb 17 06:36:30 2009

Don't belive Lil Wayne for one second the guy puts stories out there just to see where they go.

Date: Tue Feb 17 12:20:43 2009

racegirl08 wrote:
there is no driver as of yet for the 28, as big wayne the crew chief was there all week with Joe Brady giving him a hand,

Can't help but wonder how many crew guys quit that team last week??

afohlin · Car Owner

from speed51

Tom McCann, Jr plans on returning to Modified racing. The former Riverhead Raceway (NY) driver, and son of former Mod driver Tom McCann, has bought a Modified from James "Rupert" Sink. The Troyer car was previously owned by Donny Lia.

McCann recently sold the Super Late Model he had been running in the PASS South Series. Business commitments (McCann owns a restaurant called "McCann's Place" near the Mooresville Dragway in North Carolina) and lack of funding have kept McCann out of the seat for much of the 2008 season. He told Speed51.com that returning to the Mods means he is "going to have some fun again."

davepull · Crew Chief

I hung out with Donny Lia couple of weeks ago. He will be back in the 4 full time. and a 2 car team was never part of the equation.

Date: Tue Feb 17 18:56:09 2009

look foe john mckeeny no.73 to be in the 28 for 2009. he likes raceworks and has $$$

WhelenModifiedTour · WMT Moderator

Annon, I believe you mean John McKennedy ? ? ?

Date: Wed Feb 18 19:30:28 2009

What's up with the Spafco 21, has anyone heard what's happening in Preston, CT?

Date: Wed Feb 18 19:56:23 2009

Word out there is Matt Hirshman looking to land S/E CT based Tour ride!

WhelenModifiedTour · WMT Moderator

A few things I have heard.

1. Look for a past Champion to return to the Tour in 2009.

2. Ken Barry will be in the #21 for at least a part-time run, although they hope to do the full tour.

3. Matt Hirschman will have a 2009 Tour ride.

Date: Thu Feb 19 19:49:07 2009

I assume the Hirschman rumor was in regards to the 21. I also heard Lia is definitely back in the 4 and those rumblings have been around for quite a while. I did catch wind early in the off season that talks between Santos & the 4 were legit, but when is the question. Tom Bolles is not going to return to the tour... car business real slow.

Date: Thu Feb 19 20:35:40 2009

I know Lia is in the 4, but why would Hirschman be interested in a non-Troyer ride?
The Hirschmans' are Troyer boys.

Date: Sat Feb 21 15:30:47 2009

We heard our way that it will be either Hirschman or Hoss in Holland's H&H 98 Troyer "house" car.

Date: Sat Feb 21 22:29:50 2009

Matt Hirschman will be in the Troyer house car at Bristol, as NASCAR added another team to the docket.

WhelenModifiedTour · WMT Moderator

Lia Back In #4

Date: Tue Feb 24 11:19:53 2009

RE: SILLY SEASON

Date: Tue Feb 24 21:38:03 2009

Lia and Garbarino have to be '09 Tour favorites for championship.

Speedhottie · Race Fan

Anonymous wrote:

Wherever MATT goes expect him to bring several 48 crew members with him. I heard LIA is all set and in the $4. Does anyone know whos driving the 28 yet. I heard Coby was in the car. Is the 19 still around, and the 09.

Reading the #09 of Bobby Grigas III website, looks like he will be back on the tour with Kevin Crowley as his Crew Chief and a whole new team.

Date: Wed Feb 25 16:23:47 2009

its wp