Jason Lafayette of Somers, CT, capitalized on a mistake by the early leader to take the lead and the victory in the N.E. Truck Series feature event. Nate Bubello jumped to the early lead while a three-car battle brewed for the second spot between Jason Lafayette, Andy Lindeman and Duane Noll. The three waged a heated battle for several laps; allowing Gee Perry to join the fray. A bobble by Bubello opened the flood gates. Lafayette grabbed the top spot bringing Lindeman, Knoll and Perry along for the ride. Lafayette withstood the pressure from Noll to grab the win. Noll settled for second followed by Lindeman, Perry, and Bubello.
Andy Lindeman took the top honors in the second Truck Series event that pitted the New England Truck Series regulars against the Long Island contingent out of Riverhead Raceway. In this companion Truck Series race it was familiar faces making a bid for the top spot. Lindeman held the top spot while Lafayette and Roger Turbush applied repeated pressure. A great battle was brewing for the third spot as well. Michael Power held the position with Bert Ouellette and Frank Dumicich, Jr., taking chase.
On lap 16, Powers had trouble, making hard contact with the outside wall in turn three to bring out the caution. On the single file restart, Lindeman rocketed out to the lead once again. Turbush was able to grab the second spot away from Lafayette. Ouellette headed to pit road with a problem with only a few laps to go. Turbush and Lafayette duked it out for second allowing Lindeman to gain some breathing room. Lindeman went on to take the victory over Turbush and Lafayette. Dumicich Sr. and Dumicich, Jr. rounded out the top-five.
LINDEMAN, SHIRLEY POESTENKILL - Shirley E. Lindeman 82, of Lindeman Way died on Monday November 7, 2011 at her residence after a long illness. Shirley was born on April 7, 1929 in Albany and was the daughter of the late Andrew and Julia Ruth Henry and was the wife for 54 years to Elmer Lindeman until his death on November 19, 2004. Shirley lived in Taborton, West Sand Lake and North Carolina before moving to Poestenkill in 1958. Shirley was retired from CNA Insurance in Albany where she was a Claims Analyst. She was a longtime active member of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Poestenkill where she sang in the choir, served on the church council, was a member of the Ladies Aid and loved teaching at the Vacation Bible School. She was an avid bowler for many years in the Albany and Troy area and was a life member of the Poestenkill Fire Co. Ladies Auxiliary, serving as president for 8 years and was also a life member of the Sullivan - Jones VFW Association. Shirley was a NASCAR fan and loved to watch the races on TV and even went to some of the races.She was a strong fan of the Earnhardts and also spent time traveling with her son Andrew on the Pickup Truck racing circuit. She spent a lot of time with her son Dale and his family doing different activities and loved the trips to West Virginia to be with her daughter Sue and her family.. Shirley had visited all 50 states with Elmer and was exited to tell all what she had seen. Shirley loved to have her grandchildren around and was always happy to have them spend time with her. In her spare time she enjoyed knitting and crocheting Afghans which she gave to her family and many of her dear friends. Shirley was a volunteer with Hospice and she said it was an uplifting experience for her to be able to make someone smile and hopefully forget his or her problems for a little while. Shirley wishes everyone to remember the good times she had with her family and friends. Survivors include her children Susan J. (Todd) Alter of Martinsburg, WV, Andrew W. (Kim Whalen) Lindeman and Dale (Maribeth) Lindeman both of Poestenkill, her grandchildren Shawn and Shane Eckert, Matthew and Brady Lindeman and Robert and Todd Alter Jr., six great grandchildren, her sisters Jacqueline Perkins of Largo, FL and Janith Roemer of Albany, her sister in laws Helen Momrow, Emma Timber and Judy Cousins and several nieces and nephews. Funeral Service Friday 11am at the Evangelical Lutheran Church Rte. 351 Poestenkill. Relatives and Friends are invited and may also call at the Perry-Komdat Funeral Chapel 2691 NY 43 at Glass Lake Averill Park on Thursday 3-7pm. Interment Hillside Cemetery Poestenkill. If desired the family suggests donations in memory of Shirley E. Lindeman be made to the Evangelical Lutheran Church PO Box 267 Poestenkill, NY 12140 or the Community Hospice of Rensselaer Co. 295 Valley View Blvd. Rensselaer, NY 12144.
NEW ENGLAND TRUCK SERIES 2011 CHAMPION ANDY LINDEMAN, CROWNED ALONG The New England Truck Series joined in with Monadnock Speedway Competitors, Car Owners, and Race Teams on Saturday, November 19th, at the Log Cabin located in Holyoke, MA to celebrate the 2011 race season and officially crown the champions with 400 people in attendance to reflect on the season. Michelle Cloutier, the speedway’s General Manager, welcomed the race teams and thanked all of them for their dedication and support throughout the 2011 season. Dave Sutherland, the voice of Monadnock Speedway, opened the evening’s awards presentation by recognizing the Young Gun division with their race director, Ken St Lawrence presenting awards to the up and coming stars of Monadnock Speedway. At the conclusion of the Young Gun presentation, Sutherland moved onto awarding for the first time, the speedway’s Mudslinger Series competitors.
WITH MONADNOCK NASCAR CHAMPIONS
Accepting in the top ten awards (2nd through 10th) were 4-cylinder Enduros, Full Size Enduros, New England Race Trucks, Mini Stocks, Super Stocks, and Modifieds. NETS eligible final points finish, starting fifth: Bert Ouellette CT, fourth: Derek Chriss NY, third: Jason Lafayette CT, and second: Duane Noll from CT. The Rookie of the year award was sponsored and presented by Cindy Burdick Motorsports to Duane Noll with Harold Burdick hosting NETS presentations for the evening.
In conclusion of the evening’s awards were the 2011 Monadnock Speedway Champions. First to accept their championship hardware were the MudBog Mudslinger Champions: Dave Fraczek (4-6 cylinder class), John Baptistella (8 cylinder class) and Jason Haber (Pro Class). Harold Burdick and Lorraine Pard presented Andy Lindeman his championship title for the fifth time in the New England Race Truck Series. First time champions excitedly accepted their awards including Champions Gordon Farnum (Lightning Stocks), Ed Lofland (Thunder Stocks), Eric Dejackome (Mini Stocks) and John Lavoie (Super Stocks) as he expressed his emotions regarding a surprise appearance at the banquet from his Mother who lives out of the area to share his racing achievement. Repeat champions, Bill Kimball, graciously accepted his Sportsman Modified championship along with Barry Gray in the Super Late Models. Last but not least the 2011 NASCAR Whelen All American Feature Division Modified Champion Kirk Alexander was called to the stage to accept his second title. Alexander took the podium with an emotional dedication of his championship title to his very close friend, Victor Johnson.The banquet concluded the 2011 race season at Monadnock Speedway as the owners, competitors, race teams and fans look towards the 2012 race season to come. For more information on the New England Truck Series: www.newenglandtruckseries.com
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STAFFORD SPEEDWAY ADDS NEW ENGLAND TRUCK SERIES TO ITS 2012 CARQUEST FALL FINAL WEEKEND
"We're excited to be racing at Stafford again," said NETS Director Lorraine Pard. "The competitor feedback we've received has been overwhelmingly positive, no one can believe that we're going to be racing at Stafford again. We've brought the Riverhead trucks into our series, so we have a pretty good truck count and we're trying to help our competitors with cost friendly rules. We handicap our feature lineups from the heat races with the faster truck starting behind the slower trucks, which makes the racing more exciting for everyone and we're looking forward to putting on an exciting show at Stafford."
The 40th Annual CARQUEST Fall Final Weekend will get underway Friday, September 28 with a practice session for Stafford's weekly divisions. The practice session will be open to the public at no charge. The CARQUEST Fall Final will continue on Saturday, September 29 with qualifying for the Whelen Modified Tour and heat races for Stafford's weekly divisions as well as the Pro-4 Modifieds. Saturday's racing action will conclude with feature events for the SK Light, Limited Late Model, DARE Stock, Pro-4 Modified, and N.E. Truck Series divisions. The CARQUEST Fall Final will conclude on Sunday, September 30 with the CARQUEST Belts and Hose Pit Party followed by Stafford's SK Modifieds® and Late Models joining the Whelen Modified Tour in feature action.
For more information on the 40th annual CARQUEST Fall Final Weekend, or to order tickets, contact the Stafford Motor Speedway track office at 860-684-2783 or visit us on the web at www.staffordspeedway.com. ### |
(Stafford Springs, CT)---With the release of a schedule that has seen many new events as well as a few new twists and turns to it, Stafford Motor Speedway has continued to expand its 2012 schedule with the addition of the New England Truck Series to its 40th Annual CARQUEST Fall Final Weekend that is scheduled for Sept. 28-Sept. 30. The New England Truck Series (NETS) will be making only their second ever appearance at Stafford. The trucks were first at Stafford as part of the PRA Big Car Series event in August 2006 that was won by Chris Correll. 
New England Race Trucks feature fiberglass bodies that replicate Ford F150, Chevy Silverado, and Dodge Ram Trucks. All trucks are powered by either V-8 Ford 302, Chevy 305, Dodge 318, or the GM 602 & 603 Crate motor program. Each truck has an automatic transmission, ensuring equal power output among the Ford, Chevy, and Dodge makes. All NETS racing engines feature a spec-racing carburetor, manifold, cam, electronic ignition, dual reservoir master brake cylinders for adjustable brake bias, racing coil springs front and rear, and steel bodied racing shocks. Custom upper A-arms and wedge jack bolts provide adjustment according to track length and surface. 
Tickets for the CARQUEST Fall Final Weekend are available and on sale now through the SMS Box Office. Tickets are priced at $38.50 for adult general admission tickets, $5.00 for children ages 6-14, and children ages 5 and under are admitted free of charge when accompanied by an adult. Reserved seating will be priced at $42.00 for all ages. As always, Stafford Motor Speedway offers free parking with overnight parking available. 