Jeff Ainsworth Slides to Riverside Pre-Hangover Checkers
A hardy crowd that battled some adverse travel conditions were
treated to a great show at Riverside Speedway Saturday that lived up to all
the pre race hype. After 150 laps on the snow and ice covered high banks of
Riverside Jeff Ainsworth was first over the line. Ainsworth managed to avoid
trouble most of the day including tip toeing around the cars of Luke Shannon
and Marc Belanger.
A solid field of 28 braved the elements and took the green flag
on the snow and ice covered track. The booming voice of Dick Therrrian, the
Pre Hangover race innovator, called the shots as the race got under way at
1PM. The action was hot and heavy as the drivers maneuvered around the quarter
mile. As the race progressed attrition would thin the field. The race was
slowed only 3 times by red flags.
Hard luck of the day award goes to Mike St. Germain of Auburn,
Maine who had an apparent second place finish wiped out by a scoring
discrepancy. Jenna Randall of Stark had a great day, running at the end and
Donnie Yates provided some great in car video from the sharp orange 05.
When a slush battered Pete Marshall dropped the checkered flag
Ainsworth grabbed the victory followed by Cody Hodge and Joe Tetreau. In true
Pre Hangover spirit 4th place finisher Jason Wyman received the trophy for
Best Appearing car thanks in large part to the shot gun riding, full action,
beer guzzling Santa.
On track action may be wrapped up for the year, but the action
behind the scenes heats up as the finishing touched for the 2012 season
continue. The track management extends a big thanks to all who helped make
this event a success and wishes everyone a Happy and PROSPEROUS New Year.
During the off season we can be reached at
603-636-2005 or
617-697-2607 and don't forget to check in the website @
riversidespeedway.org for updates throughout the winter.