1. Lia  
   
2. Vigliarolo
   
3. Anderson
   
4. Marquis
   
5. Ferrante 
   
6. Tomaino 
   
7. Fortin 
   
8. Beers 
   
9. Brode 
   
10. Hirschman 
    
11. Flemke
    
12. Shivers 
    
13. Coby 
    
14. Fuller 
    
15. Heagy 
    
16. Sylvester
    
17. Altholtz  
    
18. Goodale  
    
19. Young 
    
20. Barry 
    
21. Cravenho
    
22. Rogers  
    
23. Christopher 
    
24. Szegedy  
    
25. Stefanik 
    
26. Steur 
    
27. Hossfeld 
    
28. George   

Tony Ferrante won the Pole at the "Head", with 17 DNQ's heading back on that long        drive west on the infamous LIE.  These drivers were, Jivanelli, Kuhn, Cloce, Etheridge, Dupuis, Whitt, Konopka, Baldwin, Vodermeir, Andrews  Knoll, Cole, Curtis, Marosz,  Molleur,  Blewett. 

Did "the third" attempt at all?  Rumor has it that that he left the track without making laps, but unknown if this is true.  Enlighten us.  Unbelievable how many cars showed up to run the August race at Riverhead, but historically speaking many Long Island regulars do very well at qualifying here, and finishing for that matter.  I can't personally enjoy a race at Riverhead without Mike Ewanitsko.  His presence is definitely missed.  Just my .02 ...

-- Edited by openwheelracer at 07:41, 2004-08-08

Since there wasn't any racing due to rain last night, a few tidbits of news came out of the FMS pits:

Rumor has it that driver John Blewett III, and car owner Curt Chase have parted ways.  Neither Blewett nor Chase were in the pits at Stafford yesterday.  MakingLaps.com wishes them both success in their future endeavors.

Billy (Bear) Collechio is said to have tapped SK/Featherlite Modified Series Driver Ronnie Silk, (Godson of Norwalk CT's own Randy Lajoie), to wheel the #14 for the remainder of the FMS season.  Ronnie is young, talented and agressive, and will probably be a good fit in the "Bear Mobile".

One of the worst things that can ever happen in the sport of racing, an on track accident resulting in death, shrouds our sport in misery.  To the families, fans and friends of a driver, whether you're Dale Earnhardt, or an Enduro driver at Cauyahoga, the pain is unbearable.  These drivers risk their lives every time they strap in, for their love of the sport, and to entertain us, the racefan.

Last night, on Thursday, August 19th, 2004, at Thompson International Speedway, one of these tragedies took place. On lap 10, in the Featherlite Modified Feature, Veteran Modified Tour Driver Tom Baldwin lost his life, doing what he loved to do.  Many eyewitnesses said, "it really didn't look that bad", but than neither did Dale's wreck.  It takes that special driver's side hit, all the factors still a mystery, that kills these men.  While the Connecticut State Troopers are still investigating the accident, we can't really comment on how or why.  But we do know this, none of the drivers that have given their lives to the sport, would ever want any of their competitor's to quit, the fans to stop coming to the track, or their families to stop supporting auto racing.  No Hutchins nor HANS is fool proof, no helmet indestructible.  The one thing that is never going to change, is the spirit and desire of these driven men. 

We at MakingLaps.com want send our sincere condolences to the family, friends and fans of Tom Baldwin.  Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Although we are deeply saddened, we wish to thank each and every driver, for night after night, putting their lives on the line to do what they love to do, and for allowing us to share in their passion.  It's just too bad it took another tragedy to remind us to thank you.

A TERRIBLE TRAGEDY, THE MOD TOUR LOST ONE OF ITS TRUE PERSONALITIES, RACING LOST A TRUE CHARACTER. 

GOD SPEED TOMMY B 

I ALMOST FORGOT

SPEEDTV DID A NICE PEICE ON TOMMY.    IT MIGHT BE ON TOMARROW AT 700

On the pole!

Donna Lia was the fastest today and won the pole for tonight's FMS race.  Nevin George, Tony Hirschman and Ken Barry round out the top four, prior to the redraw.

Update!  Nevin George in the Ralph Solhem #0 redrew the pole, and will lead the field for tonights feature.

The #50 driven by Todd Szegedy ended up winnning tonights Featherlite Modified feature, point leader Tony Hirschman was second.

Just some news and notes; John Blewett III will drive the Joe Brady 00 at the Waterford event this saturday... Also reportedly Brady will have truck series, and former mod hot shoe Steve Park in the 00 at the Loudon race in two weeks....

THE TOP THREE PODIUM FINISHERS IN TONIGHTS RACE

1. SZEGEDY


2. MARQUIS


3. STEFANIK

The winners of todays qualifying heats for tommorows triple 100 lap events that will make up this years 300 were:

TODD SZEGEDY

JERRY MARQUIS

ED FLEMKE JR

TOM BOLLES

JERRY MARQUIS RECORDED THE FASTEST LAP DURING THE DAY AND RECIEVED THE "POLE AWARD".

The first segment of the "300" has been run, with Tom Bolles taking the checker (yellow?).  Ed Flemke Jr., Jerry Marquis, Rick Fuller, and Ted Christopher rounded out the top five.

The second segment results are in.  Ed Flemke Jr. takes the 2nd 100 lap sprint checker with Jerry Marquis, Todd Szegedy, Rick Fuller, and Zach Sylvester rounding out the top five.

The third and final segment has been completed with Tony Hirschman taking the segment win.  Tom Bolles, Ted Christopher, Mike Stefanik, and Jerry Marquis rounded out the top five.

Ed Flemke Jr. is declared the overall winner of the Thompson 300.

**More results will be posted as soon as they are available.  These results are unofficial until FMS officials deem them so.**

Nothing to add...I'm just enjoying this new web site.  Good luck!

On second thought I would be interested in hearing some opinions about the new Thompson 300 format from those who attended today.

I chose to stay home.  Was I wrong?

Today's Series event at NHIS has been cancelled due to inclement weather.  The race has been rescheduled for tommorow.

In a related story, as had been widely rumored and reported, Whelen has been announced as the title sponsor of the FMS in 2005.

Results from the rained out NHIS race from Saturday, eyewitness accounts saw Teddy win the race by a full straightaway

1.13 Ted Christopher

2.50. Todd Szegedy

3.48 Tony Hirschman

4.18 Donny Lia

5.79 Ed Flemke Jr

6.4 Chuck Hossfeld

7.19 Eric Beers

8.15 Zach Sylvester 

9.20 Ken Barry

10.28 Doug Coby

Top 3 podium finishers from todays True Value Modified Racing Series event at Seekonk Speedway:

1. Les Hinckley


2. Peter Daniels


3. Dick Houlihan