{"id":15606,"date":"2015-10-30T11:06:01","date_gmt":"2015-10-30T15:06:01","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.maineracing.com\/wp\/?p=15606"},"modified":"2015-10-30T11:06:01","modified_gmt":"2015-10-30T15:06:01","slug":"griffith-seals-championship-in-breakout-season","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/maineracing.com\/legacy\/2015\/10\/griffith-seals-championship-in-breakout-season\/","title":{"rendered":"Griffith Seals Championship in Breakout Season"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Photo Credit -Remember When Photograph<\/p><\/div>\n

Ramstrom Victorious in Bemer\u2019s Super Bowl<\/strong><\/p>\n

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WATERFORD, CT \u2013 Derek Griffith puts the exclamation point on his breakout season, becoming the fourth different champion of the Granite State Pro Stock Series, as Derek Ramstrom grabs the win in the Bemer\u2019s Super Bowl 150 at New London-Waterford Speedbowl.<\/p>\n

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Barry Gray and Mike O\u2019Sullivan led the field to the green, with Gray needing a win to have a shot at knocking off Derek Griffith for the 2015 season crown.\u00a0 Gray would lead until lap 4, when the first of twelve cautions came out for an incident between Billy Joerres and Roger Oxee.\u00a0 D.J. Shaw would eventually overtake the lead, and set a blistering pace, as Griffith and Ramstrom kept within striking distance.<\/p>\n

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While Shaw continuously kept Griffith at bay on restarts, Ramstrom took notes, and overtook Shaw the first chance he had on the front row of a restart.\u00a0 Shaw would continue to pressure Ramstrom, until breaking a rear end on lap 81, ending his day early.\u00a0 Griffith would get the chance to attack Ramstrom again, but could not finish the job, as Ramstrom powered away for the victory.<\/p>\n

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After the race, Ramstrom spoke about the facility, saying \u201cThis is an awesome place to run a Pro Stock.\u00a0 I hope to come back here next year.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Ramstrom continued, \u201cIt\u2019s a shame D.J. [Shaw] broke, I think he was definitely a contender for the lead.\u00a0 Derek Griffith had a great year.\u00a0 He had a great year, and has a lot of talent.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Griffith would settle for the second spot, which secured the championship for the Hudson, NH resident.\u00a0 Griffith exclaimed, \u201cI\u2019m in shock still. \u00a0I\u2019m really happy with my team.\u00a0 Louie [Mechalides] set up a stout car all year.\u00a0 My whole team is excellent.\u00a0 At this point, I don\u2019t think there\u2019s a lot of teams better than our team.\u00a0 Everyone is so supportive, it\u2019s huge, how into racing they are, and how much they believe in me.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Gray would fight back through the field to take the third spot, and second in the overall standings.\u00a0 Nick Cusack battled adversity all day, including changing a clutch after practice, to finish fourth, with Tommy O\u2019Sullivan surviving to claim the fifth spot.\u00a0 Former modified driver Jeff Pearl nabbed the sixth spot, Zig Geno climbed to seventh, with Scott Kulesa finishing eighth.\u00a0 Dillon Moltz, who was involved in an incident on lap 82, and pitting late for fuel, would salvage a ninth place finish, with Mike Parks rounding out the top ten.\u00a0 Cory Casagrande and Moltz would pick up qualifying heat wins.<\/p>\n

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The Granite State Pro Stock Series will hold an informational meeting on Saturday, November 28, at the Clubhouse at Thompson Speedway Motorsports Park, at 11AM<\/span>.\u00a0 For more information on the Granite State Pro Stock Series, visit www.gspss.net<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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BEMER\u2019S SUPER BOWL 150<\/strong><\/p>\n

OFFICIAL FINISH<\/strong><\/p>\n

New London-Waterford Speedbowl<\/strong><\/p>\n

10\/24\/15<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Pos (Start)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Driver\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Hometown<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n

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  1. (13) Derek Ramstrom\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 West Boylston, MA<\/li>\n
  2. (7) Derek Griffith\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Hudson, NH<\/li>\n
  3. (1) Barry Gray\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Belchertown, MA<\/li>\n
  4. (8) Nick Cusack\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Scarborough, ME<\/li>\n
  5. (14) Tommy O\u2019Sullivan\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Wilbraham, MA<\/li>\n
  6. (18) Jeff Pearl\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Salem, CT<\/li>\n
  7. (17) Zig Geno\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Canterbury, NH<\/li>\n
  8. (20) Scott Kulesa\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Georgetown, MA<\/li>\n
  9. (6) Dillon Moltz\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Waterford, CT<\/li>\n
  10. (11) Mike Parks Walpole, NH<\/li>\n
  11. (2) Mike O\u2019Sullivan\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Springfield, MA<\/li>\n
  12. (9) Larry Gelinas\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Buxton, ME<\/li>\n
  13. (12) Joe Squeglia, Jr. Derry, NH<\/li>\n
  14. (4) D.J. Shaw\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Center Conway, NH<\/li>\n
  15. (16) Jake Vanada Berkley, MA<\/li>\n
  16. (22) Mike Mitchell Cumberland, RI<\/li>\n
  17. (5) Cory Casagrande\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Stafford Springs, CT<\/li>\n
  18. (19) Ray Christian III Groton, CT<\/li>\n
  19. (15) Josh King Vernon, VT<\/li>\n
  20. (10) Jason Palmer Berlin, CT<\/li>\n
  21. (23) Roger Oxee Carmel, NY<\/li>\n
  22. (21) Billy Joerres Somerset, MA<\/li>\n
  23. (3) Jarrod Hayes\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Calverton, NY<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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    CONTINGENCY AWARDS<\/strong><\/p>\n

    AR BODIES (Hard Luck)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 60 \u2013 D.J. Shaw<\/p>\n

    BOND AUTO PARTS (Last Car on Lead Lap)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 57 \u2013 Zig Geno<\/p>\n

    BOND AUTO PARTS (Halfway Leader)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 35 \u2013 Derek Ramstrom<\/p>\n

    DRACO SPRINGS (Most Positions Gained)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 35 \u2013 Derek Ramstrom<\/p>\n

    FIVE STAR AUTO BODIES (5th Place)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 16 \u2013 Tommy O\u2019Sullivan<\/p>\n

    MACLELLAN METAL FINISHING (Heat 1 Winner) 5 \u2013 Dillon Moltz<\/p>\n

    MACLELLAN METAL FINISHING (Heat 2 Winner) 1 \u2013 Cory Casagrande<\/p>\n

    SEYMOUR PERFORMANCE PRODUCTS (Random)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 17 \u2013 Jason Palmer<\/p>\n

    RB PERFORMANCE (3rd Place)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 29 \u2013 Barry Gray<\/p>\n

    RB PERFORMANCE (7th Place)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 57 \u2013 Zig Geno<\/p>\n

    SHERWOOD WHEELS (Most Laps Led)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 35 \u2013 Derek Ramstrom<\/p>\n

    SUNOCO RACE FUELS (Heat 1 Winner)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 5 \u2013 Dillon Moltz<\/p>\n

    SUNOCO RACE FUELS (Heat 2 Winner)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 1 \u2013 Cory Casagrande<\/p>\n

    VDL FUEL SYSTEMS (5th Place)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 16 \u2013 Tommy O\u2019Sullivan<\/p>\n

    POWERTRAIN TECHNOLOGY (4th Place)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 2 \u2013 Nick Cusack<\/p>\n

    COIL-OVER COMMANDER (Feature Winner)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 35 \u2013 Derek Ramstrom<\/p>\n

    PRINZICISION RACING (Feature Winner) \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 35 \u2013 Derek Ramstrom<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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