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Eddie Scores an 11th Place At Stafford By Dick Casey HRM Motorsports Eddie MacDonald’s eleventh place finish in the Aubuchon Hardware 150 at Stafford Springs Motor Speedway was satisfying after battling with a tight racecar. The HRM Motorsports Ford was tight in practice, qualifying, and during the race. Despite the condition the team was pleased with the eighth place qualifying run. Crew chief Chris Raymond was all smiles saying, “ This is the best we have been here. We were hoping to do better but eighth is not bad.” Eddie said of the run, “ The car was really tight in practice, so we compromised on the set up and we were happy to qualify as well as we did. We think we have a good race set up so we will see what happens.” Eddie’s goal for the race was simple saying, “ We want to stay in one piece and have a good finish. Hopefully we can stay where we are and gain a few positions at the end.” It was evident from the start of the race, the Rowley, Mass. driver had problems getting off the turns as the car continued to tighten up. Eddie was able to hold his position for the first 75 laps but the car began sliding up the track in the turns. A caution flag was thrown on lap 89 that brought a lot of cars to the pits for tires and adjustments but the HRM Motorsports team decided to stay out for track position. Eddie did restart in the third position behind Kelly Moore and Matt Kobyluck, both also choosing to stay out. Eddie explained the team’s decision not to pit saying, “ At Thompson we did pit and it hurt us, so we thought if we stayed out and got up front, there would be a number of cautions making it difficult for others to pass us. It didn’t work out.” The gamble did not pay off, as the car was just too tight, allowing cars with new right side rubber to catch and pass. Eddie slipped to eleventh on lap 131 and was able to hold off the competition to finish the race. The team did move one spot to ninth in the point’s race but Eddie was pleased to stay in the top ten. “The car was way to tight and then at the end the brakes went away so finishing 11th was good,” said Eddie who was already making plans for next week’s race at Holland. “ We are looking for a good run next weekend. Holland is a fun little track and we enjoy going there. It is the type of track we expect to do well on,” said the upbeat driver. Look for the # 17 Ford to rebound in next Saturday’s 150 lap race on the 3/8th mile oval at Holland International Speedway in Holland New York. |
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Aubuchon Hardware 150 NASCAR GRAND NATIONAL DIVISION, BUSCH NORTH SERIES Stafford Motor Speedway - Friday, June 18, 2004 UNOFFICIAL FINISH (finishing position, starting position, driver, hometown, manufacturer, laps completed, reason out if any, money won) 1. (2) Kelly Moore, Scarborough ME., Chevrolet, 150 $4,000 2. (3) Andy Santerre, Cherryfield ME., Chevrolet, 150, $3,600 3. (4) Matt Kobyluck, Uncasville Conn., Chevrolet, 150, $2,800 4. (13) Mike Olsen, North Haverhill N.H., Chevrolet, 150, $2,300 5. (20) Dale Quarterley, Westfield Mass., Chevrolet, 150, $3,400 6. (10) Dave Dion, Hudson N.H., Ford, 150, $1,900 7. (12) Bill Penfold, Yarmouth ME., Chevrolet, 150, $1,700 8. (9) Brian Hoar, Williston VT., Dodge, 150, $1,600 9. (6) Mike Johnson, Salisbury Mass., Ford, 150, $1,500 10. (15) Bobby Dragon, Milton VT., Chevrolet, 150, $1,475 11. (8) Eddie MacDonald, Rowley Mass., Ford, 150, $1,375 12. (17) Jerry Marquis, Broad Brook Conn., Chevrolet, 150, $850 13. (14) Mike Stefanik, Coverntry R.I., Chevrolet, 150, $1,325 14. (11) Jamie Aube, Manchester N.H., Chevrolet, 150, $1,300 15. (7) Ryan Moore, Scarborough ME., Chevrolet, 150, $1,275 16. (18) Barney McRae, Colchester VT., Chevrolet, 149, $1,250 17. (1) Bryon Chew, Mattituck N.Y., Chevrolet, 149, $1,225 18. (21) Charles Lewandoski, Stafford Springs Conn , Chevrolet, 148, $700 19. (16) Ryan Seaman, Toms River N.J., Chevrolet, 148, $1,175 20. (24) Scott Bouley, Thomaston Conn., Chevrolet, 148, $1,150 21. (19) Don Wagner, Wharton N.J., Chevrolet, 148, $1,125 22. (22) John Cerbone, City Island N.Y., Chevrolet, 147, $1,125 23. (23) Kip Stockwell, Braintree VT., Chevrolet, 144, $1,125 24. (25) Fred Skaff, Haverhill Mass., Ford, 50, Brakes, $625 25. (5) Joey McCarthy, Randolph N.J., Chevrolet, 6, Engine, $1,125 * Denotes Rookie of the Year Contender TIME OF RACE: 59 minutes, 35 seconds AVERAGE SPEED: 75.524 mph MARGIN OF VICTORY: 0.162 seconds CAUTION PERIODS: 3 for 19 laps LEAD CHANGES: 2 between 2 drivers LAP LEADERS: Kelly Moore 1-34, Andy Santerre 35, K. Moore 36-150 BUSCH POLE AWARD: Bryon Chew, Sta-Rite Pumps Chevrolet POWERADE POWER MOVE OF THE RACE AWARD: Dale Quarterley, Bully Hill Vineyards Chevrolet FEATHERLITE MOST IMPROVED DRIVER AWARD: Dale Quarterley, Bully Hill Vineyards Chevrolet |
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