It's one of the sure signs that spring has arrived in Eastern Connecticut. The 2008 Icebreaker at Thompson Speedway, Thompson, CT gets underway this weekend. Traditionally, the Icebreaker drops the green flag on racing in New England and this year's event stands to provide fun and excitement for race fans of all ages.
NASCAR's Whelen Modified Tour will start the weekend off with practice and time trials Saturday, April 5th in preparation for Sunday's 150-lap event. Russ Dowd, Director of Operations says some 37 cars will be in the line-up for Sunday's race, "Four former winners of the ICEBREAKER will be on hand as will a host of drivers that want to add this prestigious event to their win list." That list includes Rick Fuller, Mike Stefanik, Ted Christopher and James Civali.
Dowd adds that Thompson Speedway will also take some time to honor some of the greats; past and present, "Thompson Speedway will pay tribute to three of the (Modified) 'Tour's' past champions. The oldest, the newest, and the most famous will be part of the pre-race ceremonies which start 30 minutes prior to the beginning of the race. The oldest living NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour Champion, Frankie Schneider will be on hand to recall his 1952 championship...Donny Lia, the reigning Tour Champion, will be honored for his incredible 2007 campaign and the family of the most famous NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour driver, the late Richie Evans, will be on hand to pay tribute to the nine division championships won by the 'Rapid Roman'." Also competing this weekend; the NEMA Midgets and Thompson's "Super Six" NASCAR Whelen All American Series divisions. For more information, check out the Speedway's website. www.thompsonspeedway.com.
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