TRUE VALUE MODIFIEDS HEADLINE JUNE LINEUP AT THOMPSON

THOMPSON, CT. The True Value Modified Series will invade the Thompson International Speedway on Thursday, June 18^th for the Town Fair Tire 75-lap race. This much anticipated event has fans talking about the excitement that the True Value Modified Series generates at every stop on its schedule.

In its sixth year, the True Value Modified Series has skyrocketed in popularity by presenting an excellent race event with young, aggressive talent mixed with many of the regions top-rated veteran talents. Every event is filled with exciting racing action and each of the drivers has the opportunity to shine when they get turned loose on the big 5/8^ths mile oval at Thompson.

The defending champion, Chris Pasteryak of Lisbon, CT will lead the True Value contingent to Town Fair Tire race at Thompson. He will be joined by current points leader Steve Masse. Also appearing will be one of the greatest modified drivers ever, seven-time NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour Champion, Mike Stefanik and defending WMT champ Ted Christopher. Thompson regular Rowan Pennink, last year’s True Value race winner Todd Owen, Les Hinckely, Doug Coby, Rob Goodenough and many more will make up the starting field. The True value Modified Series boasts a roster of nearly forty active competitors.

The month of June is also a big month for Thompson’s Late Model division. Thursday, June 11^th is the night for their biggest race of the season. The spotlight will be on this NASCAR Whelen All American Series division when they take to the speedway for their annual 50-lap main event.

Defending title holder in the Late Model division, Jeff Zuidema, will lead an impressive list of competitors into this prestigious event. Rick Gentes, Mark Oliveira, Tommy O’Sullivan, John Materas and Randy Waterman are but a few of the top contenders with sights set on a visit to victory lane.

The ARTS trucks will join the June racing activity at Thompson on the 25^th. This popular racing division is always a crowd pleaser at the Thompson World Series. Andy Linderman, Gee Perry, John St.Germain, Brandon Warren and Rich Brooks will lead the truck brigade to Thompson.

On June 11^th, grandstands open at 4 PM. Qualifying races begin at 5:15 with feature event racing at 6:30 PM. The schedule changes slightly for the True Value Modified Series event. Grandstands, on June 18^th, will open at 2 PM to allow for extra practice time. However, qualifying will begin at 5:30 PM with feature event racing slated to start at 6:45 PM.

Complete race schedules are available on the Thompson Web page. www.thompsonspeedway.com Fans may also call the Thompson track office at 860-923-2280.

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