Despite the efforts of mother nature to extend the off season at Riverhead Raceway another week, track officials out waited a stubborn weather front to complete the first of two practice days Saturday afternoon. Another test and tune practice will take place Saturday April 27th before a doubleheader weekend ushers in the 74th race season Saturday May 4th and Sunday May 5th.
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JR Bertuccio Quickest NASCAR Modified Testing During First Riverhead Raceway Practice Day
A new race season dawned on Long Island Saturday afternoon as Riverhead Raceway hosted the first of two pre-season practice days leading up to the NASCAR Advance Auto Parts Weekly Series opening night May 6th. After five sessions of NASCAR Modified testing was completed, 2002 track champion JR Bertuccio of Centereach was quickest on the day.
Overflow Pit Area Greets Riverhead Raceway Practice Day Saturday, Dave Brigati Quickest In NASCAR Modifieds
For race teams and fans on Long Island the first practice day leading up to a new race season is a annual right of spring. Saturday morning Riverhead Raceway swung open the pit gates to officially start on track activity for the 72nd season of racing, quickly the paddock area was overflowing with race cars readying for opening night in tow weeks on Saturday May 7th. Local talent Dave Brigati of Calverton set the standard in NASCAR Modified testing. (more…)