October 20, 2003

PIT CREW CHALLENGE

The 1st Annual NYSSCA Pit Crew Challenge Grand Prize was won by the Condor Pontiac/GMC Team. John Russo, Dave Vasko, Gary Resue, Curt Spoonagle, and Dan Nadeau split the $999.00 sponsored by Capital News 9.

The Time Warner Cable team of Jim Monroe, Jr., John Czmyr, Mike Tholin, Chris Busta and Jamie Walsh finished second, earning themselves $299.00.

Third place went to the Sheely Racing Team of Jeff Sheely, Doug Sheely, Jeff Smith, Chuck Spetla and Ricky Viall. They were awarded $199.00.

The Cottrell Racing Team, comprised of Darren Costanzo, Gerald Curtis, Josh Cottrell, Jesse Oliver and Mike Rhodes finished 4th and received Pyrotech crew shirts donated by Pro Circuit Motorsports and Restoration of Ballston Spa.

Finishing 5th was the Carlton Coon Heating Team of Jonathan Coon, Eric Sbrega, Joe Marqoux, Ed Young and Carlton Coon. They each won a Bobco Video of the event.

Thanks to all those who helped in the event. A special thanks goes to The Richards Family and the staff of the CVRA for their hospitality and generosity during the event. Bruce Richards brought the idea to the organization, then provided the location for the event, helped to publicize it and donated passes to sponsors on different levels of donation in order to entice more fundraising.

 

We’d like to thank all the sponsors that have helped bring this competition to life. They are:

General Motors – GMC Division of the Albany Area

Capital News 9

Pro Circuit Motorsports and Restoration

Ranch Trailer Sales

Media Well-Done

Malta Diner

Jumpin’ Jacks Pro Speed

Snap on Tools

Kneer’s Used Auto Parts

Final Reward Trophies


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