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www.jeff-pearl.com: 07/22/09 Waterford SK Modified Results
Hutchings notches first SK win
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Frank Mucciacciaro and Wendell Dailey brought the open wheel SK Modifieds to green for a thrilling 35-lap event. Mucciacciaro led the first five laps before caution waved for Joey Gada who spun off turn two. Corey Hutchings took over following the restart. Mucciacciaro lost traction in turn two on lap nine, creating a tense moment for the field behind and sending several cars spinning including Speedbowl and national NASCAR Whelen All American Series points leader Keith Rocco. Rocco, of Wallingford, joined several competitors who pitted for service during caution and resumed from the rear.
When the field returned to green flag racing, they clicked off the final 26 laps in exciting fashion. Hutchings resumed at the point with Rob Janovic Jr. looking for an opening to challenge for the lead. Ron Yuhas Jr. advanced to third and immediately joined the lead duo looking for more. While Janovic tested Hutchings, Yuhas was looking to snag the second spot. Meanwhile, Rocco was stuck in traffic further in the pack trying to advance back into the top ten.
Janovic made an impressive move diving outside Hutchings with 12 laps remaining. He was able to pull alongside while Yuhas tucked in close behind waiting for either Hutchings or Janovic to make their move. Janovic fell back into the clutches of Yuhas with ten laps remaining. The pair got crossed up off turn four battling for second, with Yuhas recovering to hang on to the spot while Janovic went spinning in front of the field exiting turn four. He continued on without caution, losing several positions in the process however. Hutchings was able to open up a brief breather up front following the turn of events.
Yuhas closed back in and was on Hutchings bumper with just four laps to go. He immediately looked for a lane on Hutchings, peeking outside. While Hutchings was able to fend off Yuhas momentarily, the two-time winner this year continued to hound Hutchings who was seeking his first Speedbowl SK win. As the leaders took the white flag, Yuhas made another bold outside move. He was able to pull outside Hutchings right rear exiting turn two and get the crowd on their feet for the finish. Hutchings was able to prevail by half a car over Yuhas at the stripe in a classic Speedbowl duel. Tyler Chadwick finished third, Dennis Gada fourth, and Jeff Paul rounded out the top five finishers.
With the win, Hutchings has now captured victories in three of the four Speedbowl NASCAR divisions. He was a past Street Stock and Late Model track champion. The win gives him 42 over his Speedbowl career dating back to 1997. |
photo courtesy Race Dog Photography |
| Pos | Driver |
| 1 |
Corey Hutchings |
| 2 |
Ron Yuhas Jr. |
| 3 |
Tyler Chadwick |
| 4 |
Dennis Gada |
| 5 |
Jeffrey Paul |
| 6 |
Jeff Pearl |
| 7 |
Keith Rocco |
| 8 |
Rob Janovic Jr. |
| 9 |
Dennis Charette |
| 10 |
Wendell Dailey |
| 11 |
Joey Gada |
| 12 |
Joe Perry |
| 13 |
Pete Pavone |
| 14 |
Frank Mucciacciaro |
| 15 |
Mike Sweeney |
| 16 |
Tom Abele Jr. |
| 17 |
Mark Bakaj |
| 18 |
Mike Finkeldey |
| 19 |
Wayne Arute |
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