ACCORD SPEEDWAY NEWS- 4/22/2016
Accord, NY- Dom Roselli Ices Over Tough Accord Speedway Modified Field In Dominating Win
By: Steve Pados, Accord Speedway Media
The always unpredictable weather pattern in the Northeast had rain scheduled in the forecast but Accord Speedway Promoters Gary and Donna Palmer threw caution to the overhead clouds and put on a great show last night at the speedway. A good sized racing crowd came out to witness the spirited action and while their was some slight drizzle during the evening, ten minutes after the show was completed the skies opened up and drenched the speedway grounds.
Hard working Accord promoter Gary Palmer continues to work overtime to give his driving roster the best possible racing facility he can and the race to the walls speed channels were a true testament to his dedication to his craft as the speedway offered many channels for the drivers to display their speed and guile. The evening was sponsored by Mombaccus Excavating. The seven feature card found "The Iceman" Dom Roselli dominating the United Pump and Tank Modified division as he wired the field in a dominant showing for the veteran campaigner. "The Lightning Bolt" Rich Ricci III gave the field a jolt with a pass for the lead on the 23rd lap to win the Healey Brothers Group Sportsman. Gary Ronk overcame his troubles from a week ago to capture the Arkle Motor Pure Stock Division feature event. "The Layton Laser" Brody Adamsky grabbed up his first ever win in his ride in the Ruge's Performance NEWS Sprint Cars. Hunter Lapp made it two in a row as claimed the win in the WRWD Radio Junior Slingshots and Samantha Muller won her second event in the Want Ad Digest Outlaw Slingshot division. George Zeininger picked up where he left off in 2015 as he scored the win in the first Enduro event of the season sponsored by Emmanuel's Marketplace.
Scott Ferrier and Dom Roselli brought the United Pump & Tank Modified starting field to the line for the start of the 30-lap main grind. Roselli was shot out of a cannon as he seized the lead at the start and opened up distance at will over the remainder of the field. Ferrier kept pace but the strong field behind him were all trying to find the sweet spot on the raceway. A couple of cautions slowed the field on occasion but when the green appeared, Roselli was able to to open up a sizable lead the longer the event remained green.
Anthony Perrego was making the moves from 12th starting position and from scratch position "DC" Danny Creeden was moving forward with some nifty moves past those in front of him. Roselli was in the zone and raced to his first win at the speedway in some time. Scott Ferrier enjoyed a solid outing in a runner-up role. Anthony Perrego, Danny Creeden and Corey Lowitt completed the top five. Mike Ricci, Brad Rothaupt, Joe Judge, Allison Ricci and Richie Eurich completed the top ten.
The Healey Brothers Group Sportsman event was a true to life barnburner as a fast field of race cars highlighted another great event. A six car skirmish at the start would eliminate four cars but when the racing got rolling it was "The Rocket Man" Ryan Wood making fast tracks out on the speedway. Wood would lead the event through 23-laps but Ricci was behind him and working the racing channels to figure out a way around the Wood. A top-shelf move on the 23rd lap pulled Ricci close and he slipped past Wood as they exited turn two and heading for the white flag. Ricci would capture the win with Wood in the runner-up role in an excellent showing for the former 600 Sprint star. Phil Goetchius, Jimmy Wells and Chris Stevens rounded out the top five. Former Slingshot star "Kid Ice" Cole Hentschel headed up the second five with Robbie Knipe following.
Brody Adamsky led all fifteen laps of the Ruge's Performance NEWS Sprint Car division to claim his first ever Accord Speedway victory. Opening night winner Jesse James Bartelson was second followed by Don Smith Jr, Don Smith III and Andrew Davis.
Samantha Muller made it two in a row in the Want AD Digest Slingshot event with a solid run over Sarah Bohlin.
Hunter Lapp made it two in a row at Accord and his third overall win of the young season as he overcame a solid run by Michael Corbin to race to victory. Corbin was second with John Kendall third, Jake Mason fourth and Ryan Auchmoody completing the top five.
The Arkel Motors Pure Stock main event began with Jimmy Sykes leading the first four laps. Gary Ronk grabbed the lead on lap five and led the remaining laps to capture his initial win of the young season. Steve Williams was second with opening night victor Bob Sleight third, Ray Tarantino fourth and Jimmy Sykes nailing down fifth place. Mike DuBois Jr, Travis Brockner, Harry Bachman, Lenny Helmich and James Goetchius completed the top ten.
Russell Doland Jr led the first lap of the Emmanuel's Marketplace 4 cylinder Enduro. Bill Moylan took over for a lap and then it was George Zeininger for a lap. Moylan and Zeininger took turns at leading until lap nineteen when Zeininger took over for good. Moylan stayed close until with two laps to go found his car not wanting to cooperate as he dropped from the event.
Zeininger was the winner with Tim DeGrote second and Jeff DeGroat in third.
Gemstones:
Heat winners for the evening included Samantha Muller and John Kendall in the Slingshots. Brody Adamsky captured the Sprint heat. Jimmy Sykes and Travis Brockner scored wins in the Pure Stock division. The Sportsman ranks found Rich Ricci III and Nick Johnson scoring victories. Dom Roselli, Joe Judge and Kenny Ferrier all enjoyed wins in the Modifieds.
New cars on hand included Jesse Marks, who made the move into the Modifieds. Billy Van Inwegen and Chad Loidice made their first Accord Modified starts for the season. Cole Hentschel and Brandon McGill made their first starts of the season in the Sportsman ranks. Sarah Bohlin made her first start in a couple of seasons but was a regular during the Midweek Madness seasons at the speedway. Lenny Helmich made his first start in the Pure Stock ranks.
Dave Torchio put $50.00 into the Junior Slingshot purse in tribute to his brother Adam Torchio from Torch Performance. Torchio passed away during the off-season at the age of 49.
Happy Birthday wishes go out to Noah Gabriel who turned three.
RESULTS:
United Pump & Tank Modifieds: Dom Roselli, Scott Ferrier, Anthony Perrego, Danny Creeden, Corey Lowitt, Mike Ricci, Brad Rothaupt, Joe Judge, Allison Ricci, Richie Eurich, Robbie Green, Rich Ricci, Billy Van Inwegen, Ed Dachenhausen, Jesse Marks, Ken Ferrier, Dan Humes, Chad Loidice, Danny Tyler, Lem Atkins (DNS)
Healey Brothers Group Sportsman: Rich Ricci III, Ryan Wood, Phil Goetchius, Jimmy Wells, Chris Stevens, Cole Hentschel, Robbie Knipe, Dave Demorest, Collin DuBois, Conner Otten, Nick Johnson, Nick Plumstead, Jason Feinberg, Brandon McGill
Ruge's Performance Center NEWS Sprint Cars: Brody Adamsky, Jesse James Bartleson, Don Smith Jr, Don Smith III, Andrew Davis
Arkel Motors Pure Stocks: Gary Ronk, Steve Williams, Bob Sleight, Ray Tarantino, Jimmy Sykes, Mike DuBois Jr, Travis Brockner, Harry Bachman, Lenny Helmich, James Goetchius
Want Ad Digest All Star Slingshots: Samantha Muller, Sarah Bohlin
WRWD Radio Junior Slingshots: Hunter Lapp, Michael Corbin, John Kendall, Jake Mason, Ryan Auchmoody, Ashton DeWitt (DNS)
Emmanuel's Marketplace 4-Cylinder Enduro: George Zeininger, Tim DeGrote, Jeff DeGroat