FMS Returns to Connecticut’s Waterford Speedbowl 

This past Saturday, the NASCAR Featherlite Modified Series made their second stop at the Waterford Speedbowl (Waterford, CT) for the running of the ‘Big Y World Class Market 150.’ 

With an 8:30 PM start time, Renee joined a total of 30 starters for driver introductions on the front stretch of the 1/3-mile oval. From the drop of the green flag, it was apparent that track position would be of paramount importance. The damp evening - combined with various fluids leaking from several cars - put passing at a premium. Nonetheless, Renee survived many accidents and a failing clutch to eventually finish in the 17th position. She remains ranked 19th in the points championship. 

Next, the No. 90 team will compete in the revamped ‘Thompson Sunoco 300’ event on Sunday, September 12. 

Long considered the crown jewel on the NASCAR FMS schedule, this year’s event will consist of three separate one hundred-lap races. The starting line up will be determined by four qualifying races (not time trials), with the top eight finishers advancing to the 300. In addition, three qualifiers will come from a ‘last chance’ race, with the final five positions awarded to provisional starters. All three segments will have a starting field of up to forty cars and a winner will be declared at the completion of each separate race. Moreover, a $10,000 bonus will be awarded to a driver if he/she wins all three of the one hundred lap races. A driver winning two of the segments will be awarded a $5,000 bonus. 

We look forward to updating you again after the ‘300.’