CAMARA BATTLES HIS WAY TO #2 AT FONDA
Sportsman Checker to Constantino
"Krazy" Kenny Makes it #3 in Street Stocks.
Saturday, June 21
Fonda, NY- Dave Camara of Poultney, Vt. survived a number of cautions during the 30 lap
modified feature on Saturday to record his second win this season at the "New" Fonda
Speedway.
The "Poultney Powerhouse" started 11th on the field of modifieds and moved to the inside
to make his way to the front. By lap five Camara was running with the top five. "The track
was slick, and you just had to wait to make your move, when someone slipped up ahead of you"
said Camara in victory lane.
John Marsh led the field down for the green and the caution came out immediately when
Doug Mosell hit the front stretch wall.
This gave the 10% of John Kollar another shot at the lead. Kollar led until lap 15, when
Camara, who had been on his bumper for a few laps, was able to put the Camara Slate #26 under
the 10% on the backstretch.
An early restart saw Fonda legend, Lou Lazzaro, who was running near the front, get
sideways in turn four. A second caution came out, although the cars behind him were able to
avoid a major incident.
Halfway through the event, a close battle ensued for 2nd between the #1A of Tim Dwyer
and the #97 of Mike Romano. The Dutchess Overhead Door car of Jack Johnson was forced to
the rear in an earlier incident, but in true Johnson style, the #87 came back to finish 4th.
Two time winner on the season, Jeff Trombley, who was also involved in an early mishap fought
his way to finish 5th.
Heat winners were: M. Ciaravino, F. Hoard, Sr., M. Romano
Ron Constantino of Rotterdam put the Mike Parillo owned #17 in victory lane for the
first time this season, in the 20 lap sportsman event.
Constantino took an early lead and was never challenged, as the race looked like it
would be caution free until the final circuit when the 1H of Harry Shaffer and the T31 of
Drew Fallis tangled in turn four, causing both cars to spin, bringing out the caution.
Constantino pulled away quick on the restart and took his first checker of the season.
Point leaders Palmer and Borst were on the inside fighting their way to the front
throughout the entire event.
Heat winners were: D. Fellman, J. LeClair, A. Palmer
"Krazy" Kenny Martin recorded his 3rd win on the season in the street stock action.
Martin now sits 2nd to former street stock champion, Todd Hoffman, on the all time win list
in the street stock division.
The only two cars giving Martin a close run were the #221 of Noviczski and the #35 of
Gates. On lap 16, they came together in turn three. Noviczski spun and Gates continued on
to a second place finish. Noviczski who was having his best run of the season had to settle
for 18th.
Heat winners were: K. Martin, J. Brate, R. Noviczski
This Thursday, Fonda will host the 97 lap Skoal Racing Super DIRT Series event for big block
modifieds. Racing starts at 7:00 p.m.
On Saturday, June 28 the "New" Fonda Speedway will hold their first ever, IMCA modified show.
This will be a nationally sanctioned event for the popular IMCA cars.
Modified finish: DAVE CAMARA, Tim Dwyer, Mike Romano, Jack Johnson, Jeff Trombley, John
Kollar, Mike Cairavino, Randy Snyder, Ray Zemken, Tim Clemons, Dave Lape, Brian Purdy, Lou
Lazzaro, Frank Hoard, Kenny Hanson, Harry Peek, Billy Gray, Ron Proctor, Jack Cottrell, Chris
Jones, John Marsh, Tony Pepicelli, Seth Gano, Doug Mosell. DNS Wayne Figler, Chip Mitchell,
Tommy Behrent, Mark Maille, Ryan Baker.
Sportsman finish: RON CONSTANTINO, Joe Rando, Jeff Holt, Alton Palmer, Mike Fusco, Bob
Vedder, Brian Borst, George Audi, Jr., Jim Senzio, John McAuliffer, Dave Rosa, Mike Frasier,
Tony Farone, Robert Sawyer, Bob Anderson, Jim Oare, Jr., Kris Ferrara, Drew Fallis, John
Constantino, Johnny LeClair, Dave Fellman, Harry Shaffer, II, Joe Wilson, Steve Sperbeck,
Gary Greco. DNS Jeff Lutes, Frank Greco.
Street Stock finish: KENNY MARTIN, Kenny Gates, Jim Burton, Dave Viall, Phlan Hart, Jim
Normoyle, Mark Lighthall, Tom Myers, Ram Kowalczyk, Dan Streeter, Kerry Jordon, Bob
Blanchard, Tony Cece, Jay Resch, Steve Welch, Steve Skinner, Tom LaPlante, Rob Noviczski,
Mark Sullivan, Frank Guiffre, Tony Johnson, Bryan Peters, Jeff Brate. DNS Ed Adain, Ed
Bradt, Steve Brownell, Dan Krajewski, Dyle Wadsworth, Frank Twing.