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Well, another NASCAR Whelen Modified and  Whelen Southern Tour season has come and gone. We now have twenty-five years of memories in the record books. Being that we are not too far away from the Thanksgiving Holiday, I wanted to include Tour related memories that I am Thankfull for. I am hoping that others will share some memories they are thankfull for as well. So without further delay, let's get into this month's "JUST MY THOUGHTS". 

Before I get to the things I am thankfull for, I just wanted to comment a little on the NASCAR Whelen and Whelen Southern Champions. 

1. NASCAR WHELEN SOUTHERN MODIFIED TOUR CHAMPION - Prior to the 2009 NASCAR Whelen Southern Modified Tour season, I do not believe many people had George Brunnhoelzl III on their list of potential Champions. After the first few races, I would bet his name QUICKLY was added to most if not all. With an amazing show of consistency Brunnhoelzl stayed at the top of the season standings and garnered his first ever NASCAR Championship. I for one, give a hats off to the entire team. 

2. NASCAR WHELEN MODIFIED TOUR CHAMPION - With Donny Lia's return to the NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour in 2009, most people looked forward to a serious challenge for defending Champion Ted Christopher. The Lia vs. Christopher battle at times was ugly both on and off the track. As the seaon wound down the Championship definitely looked to come down to a battle between the two. By fate, with two races remaining it became a four way battle that included two former and the reigning Tour Champion. The fate took a strange turn. Ted Christopher would have a horrible race at arguably one of his best tracks. It now became a battle of David vs. Golliath. Young Ryan Preece carrying on the LEGEND of the Ole Blue #3 vs. 2007 Tour Champion Donny Lia in the HISTORIC Mystic Missle #4. In the end Lia would prevail and claim his second Championship in three years. 

OK now for my thankfull memories, I will list five and hope that others will post comments and there own memories. 

1. Being able to see the first ever Tour race in 1985 at Thomspon Speedway.

2. For having a best friend that was as crazy about the Tour as me, and being able to chase races from New Hampshire to Virginia with him. Thanks Glenn.

3. My Aunt Joy, Cousin Wayne, and Uncle Stan "Willy" Wildermuth for introducing me to Modifieds (my Uncle is a former driver) and taking me to tracks that do not even exist today. While the tracks may be gone the memories will last forever. 

4. Mike Ewanitsko. A driver who at one time was like a brother to me. I can only wish that luck would stay on your side. I will never forget the weekend when you won the SPRING SIZZLER.

5. L.W. Miller III. From the time you spent driving the second car while I was with Bobby Fuller Racing, to the time with your own car I knew you had the skill to get the job done. I will never forget the race at Watkins Glenn with the Truck Series. Oh, and the Cowboy boots LOL. 

Finally I am thankfull for EVERYONE that keeps my favorite divison alive, and to EVERYONE who takes the time to read "JUST MY THOUGHTS". And I can not forget to mention the newest addition to the Tour fans Austin Cody Egnor who will be joining us any day now(due November 8th). 

Have a blessed Thanksgiving.

-WMT-





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I am really shocked that NO ONE has posted any of their own memories.

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Thankful to my Aunt and Uncle for taking me to that first race at Riverhead to watch Charlie Jarzombek and Junior Ambrose

Thanks to my cousin Nancy for driving with me to Islip that first time, and watching Evans win after Charlie blew his motor on lap 247.

Thanks to Bruce for taking me to my first Turkey Derby and Spring Sizzler

Thanks to New Egypt Speedway for saving about 40 seats for all those people on the bus driven by Cliff Tyler, coming from Great Adventure.

Thanks to the Ed Brunnhoelzl racing family for countless Saturday nights of fun at Riverhead.

Thanks to Bob, Janet and Mike for heading up to Riverside Park and Seekonk Grand Prix and nights at the Red Roof Inn and Motel 6. 3 nights of fun!

Thanks to Ricky Fuller and Jeff Fuller for stopping by the school with their cars before heading to Riverhead Raceway.

Thanks to Eddie Brunnhoelzl for winning that tour race at Riverhead.

Thanks to Bobby for introducing me to the ModSeriesScene

Thanks to Chris for letting me use the economical car instead of the truck.

Thanks to Kevin for getting me in on the fun at All Star and Seekonk Grand Prix

Thanks to Eric Goodale for bringing the modified to the school.

Thanks to Matt Hirschman and Ryan Preece for putting the LIMM on the modifieds.





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