{"id":797,"date":"2008-04-27T21:22:19","date_gmt":"2008-04-27T21:22:19","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/maineracer.com\/wp\/?p=797"},"modified":"2008-04-27T21:22:19","modified_gmt":"2008-04-27T21:22:19","slug":"christopher-captures-spring-sizzler-at-stafford","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/maineracing.com\/legacy\/2008\/04\/christopher-captures-spring-sizzler-at-stafford\/","title":{"rendered":"Christopher Captures Spring Sizzler at Stafford"},"content":{"rendered":"

Veteran Earns 28th Career Victory
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STAFFORD, Conn. (April 27, 2008)<\/strong> – <\/strong>Ted Christopher captured the second event of the 2008 NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour season when he drove to victory Sunday in the Tech-Net Spring Sizzler at Stafford Motor Speedway.<\/font><\/p>\n

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Christopher moved to the front on lap 172 following the 10th caution of the day and never relinquished the lead. <\/font><\/p>\n

"We worked on the motor program this winter," Christopher said. "The motor is good. It's got a lot of power. That thing comes off the bottom and never stops pulling."<\/font><\/p>\n

The victory was the 28th of Christopher's career and his eighth at Stafford.<\/font><\/p>\n

Runner-up Eric Beers was followed by Chuck Hossfeld, Mike Stefanik and James Civali. With his second top-five finish, Hossfeld has assumed a 21-point lead over Christopher in the standings.<\/font><\/p>\n

Rowan Pennink, Richard Savary, Jamie Tomaino, Todd Szegedy and Glenn Tyler rounded out the top 10.<\/font><\/p>\n

Ryan Preece, who became the youngest Coors Light Pole Award winner on Saturday, led 64 laps in the event but exited the race on lap 91 with engine failure.<\/font><\/p>\n

Prior to the race NASCAR honored past Modified champions Ernie Gahan (1966) and the late Red Byron (1948) as part of the season-long celebration of 60 years of Modified champions. Gahan was on hand to participate in the ceremony.<\/font><\/p>\n

The NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour will return to Stafford for its third event of the season on May 23 with the TSI Harley-Davidson 150.
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NASCAR WHELEN MODIFIED TOUR-Tech-Net Spring Sizzler Results
Sunday
At Stafford Motor Speedway
Stafford Springs, CT
Lap length: 0.5 miles
(Start position in parentheses)
1. (5) Ted Christopher, Plainville, Conn., Chevrolet, 200 laps, 56.057 mph, $8,320.
2. (4) Eric Beers, Northampton, Pa., Chevrolet, 200, $4,820.
3. (8) Chuck Hossfeld, Ransomville, N.Y., Dodge, 200, $3,320.
4. (10) Mike Stefanik, Coventry, R.I., Pontiac, 200, $3,320.
5. (12) James Civali, Meriden, Conn., Chevrolet, 200, $3,020.
6. (18) Rowan Pennink, Huntingdon Valley, Pa., Chevrolet, 200, $2,620.
7. (19) Richard Savary, Canton, Mass., Chevrolet, 200, $2,720.
8. (11) Jamie Tomaino, Howell, N.J., Chevrolet, 200, $2,920.
9. (23) Todd Szegedy, Ridgefield, Conn., Ford, 200, $2,220.
10. (22) Glenn Tyler, Hampton Bays, N.Y., Chevrolet, 200, $2,020.
11. (9) Kevin Goodale, Riverhead, N.Y., Chevrolet, 200, $1,920.
12. (29) Ken Heagy, Calverton, N.Y., Chevrolet, 200, $2,245.
13. (34) Glen Reen, Wilbraham, Mass., Chevrolet, 200, $1,450.
14. (6) Matt Hirschman, Northampton, Pa., Chevrolet, 200, $1,899.
15. (17) Anthony Sesely, Matawan, N.J., Dodge, 200, $1,050.
16. (28) Danny Sammons, Hamilton, N.J., Chevrolet, 199, $1,760.
17. (33) Tom Abele, Jr., Norwich, Conn., Chevrolet, 196, $1,025.
18. (14) Eric Berndt, Cromwell, Conn., Chevrolet, 193, $975.
19. (35) Sean Patterson, Wading River, N.Y., Pontiac, 193, $950.
20. (2) Frank Ruocco, Cheshire, Conn., Chevrolet, 185, accident, $925.
21. (21) Wade Cole, Riverton, Conn., Chevrolet, 185, $1,620.
22. (25) Billy Pauch, Jr., Frenchtown, N.J., Dodge, 184, accident, $1,595.
23. (3) Jimmy Blewett, Howell, N.J., Chevrolet, 179, accident, $1,670.
24. (16) Erick Rudolph, Ransomville, N.Y., Chevrolet, 174, accident, $825.
25. (24) Carl Pasteryak, Lisbon, Conn., Chevrolet, 156, $800.
26. (26) Renee Dupuis, Glastonbury, Conn., Chevrolet, 153, suspension, $1,200.
27. (30) Ed Flemke, Jr., Southington, Conn., Chevrolet, 109, $1,620.
28. (13) Ronnie Silk, Norwalk, Conn., Pontiac, 103, $1,620.
29. (7) Ryan Preece, Kensington, Conn., Chevrolet, 91, engine, $2,120.
30. (27) Bobby Grigas, III, Marshfield, Mass., Chevrolet, 60, oil pressure, $1,520.
31. (20) Joe Hartmann, Calverton, N.Y., Chevrolet, 59, accident, $1,520.
32. (31) Reggie Ruggiero, Rocky Hill, Conn., Ford, 54, ignition, $1,520.
33. (1) Rob Summers, Vernon, Conn., Chevrolet, 50, drive shaft, $800.
34. (15) Rick Fuller, Auburn, Mass., 26, timing chain, $1,520.
35. (32) Jake Marosz, Middletown, Conn., Chevrolet, 11, accident, $1,200.<\/p>\n

Race Statistics
Time of Race: 1 hour 47 minutes 2 seconds
Margin of Victory: 0.719 seconds
Fastest Qualifier: R.Preece (99.684 mph, 18.057 seconds)
Caution Flags: 13 for 71 laps.
Lead Changes: 7 among 5 drivers.
Lap Leaders: R.Summers 1-5; J.Blewett 6; R.Summers 7-26; R.Preece 27-90; E.Beers 91-92;
T.Christopher 93-142; E.Beers 143-171; T.Christopher 172-200.
Standings: 1. C.Hossfeld, 335; 2. T.Christopher, 314; 3. J.Civali, 305; 4. R.Pennink, 288; 5. T.Szegedy, 284; 6. T.Abele,Jr., 267; 7. E.Flemke,Jr., 262; 8. G.Tyler, 255; 9. E.Beers, 249; 10. A.Sesely, 248.<\/font><\/p>\n

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