TROMBLEY REPEATS AT FONDA
Fonda, NY-6/7/97... Jeff Trombley of Altamont, NY ducked under Seth Gano on the last lap of the 30 lap modified feature Saturday and pick up his second win of the season at The New Fonda Speedway.
Trombley, who started 17th, was on the go early and by lap eight was in the top five along with Jack Johnson, Mike Romano and Dave Camara.
Johnson was on a mission early in the event and overpowered early leader, Seth Gano, on lap eleven. Johnson held the lead until his Dutchess Overhead Door #87 slowed on the back stretch with mechanical woes on lap 19. This gave the lead to Dave Camara, who had been on Johnson bumper since lap twelve as the two hot shoes moved away from the field. Camara held the lead for only one lap as his car also suffered problems forcing him to pit on lap 20.
Once again Seth Gano was in the lead and pulling away. It looked like Gano would score his second win, but Jeff Trombley put his number 21J to the inside of Gano in turn three and brought the crowd to their feet for a stunning finish that gave Trombley the checker.
At the end of the rescheduled sportsman feature, Brian Borst of Schoharie sat in victory lane for career win number 10 at Fonda. John LeClair led from lap 15 and looked like a sure winner until Borst put his #69 under the #17L of John LeClair to take the lead on the last lap of the 20 lap event.
The second sportsman event of the night saw the entire field scramble with an early caution. On the restart Steve Sperbeck took the lead and held it until lap 13 when he spun in turn four. Dave Rosa was waiting in the wings and took advantage of Sperbeck's misque. Rosa ran the last seven laps with a flat left front tire and was able to stay ahead of a strong running Brian Borst, who was trying to make it two in a row.
With his win, Rosa of Delhi garnered a qualified spot for the Carquest Auto Parts World Series of Racing at Rolling Wheels Raceway in September. This was also Dave Rosa first ever win at the "Track of Champions."
The street stock action for the night, saw another first time winner, when Ram Kowalczyk of Amsterdam pulled his #14 into victory lane. Kowalczyk grabbed an early lead and with only two cautions in the event, was never seriously challenged. Kowalczyk dedicated his win to his Grandmother who passed away on Friday.
This week June 14, the "NEW" Fonda Speedway will host the ELS Sprints along with their regular card of racing.
MODIFIED FINISH: Jeff Trombley, Seth Gano, Mike Romano, Tim Dwyer, Chris Jones, Billy Gray, Brian Purdy, Doug Mosell, Mike Ciaravino, Wayne Figler, Lou Lazzaro, Harry Peek, John Marsh, Ryan Baker, Ken Hanson, Frank Hoard, Tim Clemons, Dave Camara, Randy Snyder, Jack Johnson, Ray Zemken, Tony Pepicelli, Alex Sommer. DNS- Dave Lape, Tommy Behrent, Don Bellen, Chip Mitchell, Ron Proctor
Heat winners: Tim Dwyer, Jack Johnson, and Randy Snyder
SPORTMAN FINISH (rescheduled from 5/31) Brian Borst, Bob Vedder, John LeClair, Drew Fallis, Alton Palmer, Steve Akers, Jeff Holt, Dave Rosa, Dave Fellman, Joe Wilson, Jim Senzio, Jere Baker, Ward Martin, George Audi, John Constantino, John McAuliffe, Ron Constantino, Tony Farone, Mike Fraiser, Joe Rando, Steve Sperbeck, Mike Fusco, Rob Sawyer, Jason Otty. DNS- Joe McCallion, Bob Anderson, Kris Ferrara, Steve Davis, Harry Shaffer, Jeff Lutes, Steve Lombardi, Mark Lorenzo, Nick Nichols.
Heat winners (run 5/31): John McAuliffe, Mike Fraiser, and Joe Wilson
SPORTSMAN FINISH: Dave Rosa, John McAuliffe, Brian Borst, Alton Palmer, Tony Farone, Drew Fallis, Harry Shaffer, Bob Vedder, Dave Fellman, George Audi, Joe Wilson, Bob Anderson, Kris Ferrara, Steve Davis, John Constantino, John LeClair, Nick Nichols, Steve Sperbeck, Ward Martin, Jere Baker, Jeff Lutes, Joe Rando, Jim Senzio, Jeff Holt. DNS- Mike Fusco, Rob Sawyer, Ron Constantino, Mike Parillo, Jeff Lutes, Steve Akers.Heat winners: Drew Fallis, Harry Shaffer, Steve Davie
STREET STOCK FEATURE: Ram Kowalczyk, Dave Viall, Jeff Brate, Frank Twing, Ken Gates, Jay Resch, Steve Welch, Jim Burton, Jim Normoyle, Rob Noviczski, Kerry Jordan, Tom Myers, Dan Streeter, Steve Skinner, Mark Sullivan, Steve Brownell, Tom LaPlante, Frank Guiffre, Keith Chabot, Bryan Peters, Mark Lighthall, Chobie Culver, Tony Cece, Kenny Martin, Dan Krajewski, Tony Johnson, George Proctor.
Heat winners were: Jeff Brate, Ram Kowalczyk and Jim Normoyle.