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With over 400 horsepower, tires 15 inches wide and a total weight of only 2600 pounds, the SK Modified® is truly built for speed and nothing else. The SK Modified C is Connecticut´s own version of a Whelen Modified, NASCAR´s oldest racing division. They compete at the Speedbowl as our premier division in the NASCAR Whelen All-American Series. Many of today´s best-known NASCAR drivers drove these cars on their way to fame. |
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When you´re sitting in the Speedbowl´s grandstand just feet away from the front straightaway and the SK Modifieds® take the green flag, you know why these cars are called Ground Pounders. When you watch them race side-by-side, lap after lap, so close it seems that the drivers forgot that they have no fenders, then you know why SK Modified® races are considered by many fans as the most exciting in all of motorsports. |
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Did you know that "Modifieds" have been racing at the Speedbowl from opening day continuously for the track´s entire 52-year history. First called "Jalopies", by 1954 they came to be known by NASCAR´s name, Modifieds. In the early 80’s, Stafford Motor Speedway created the "SK" version that races today at the Speedbowl. Find out more on our History page. |
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Dennis Gada, the 2006 SK-Modified Champion, joins Hall of Famer Bob Potter and Phil Rondeau on the loftiest of Speedbowl plateaus. Each has six championships.
In was an incredible season for Gada who, in 19 starts, never finished out of the top 10. He had one win (his 48th in SK competition), seven seconds (including both 100 lappers) and four thirds.
"It is nice to be on top again," said Gada who won five straight titles between 1999 and 2003 driving for Harry Wyant. He was second to champion Ed Reed Jr. in 2004 and finished third in ´05.
"[The Championship] is a weight off my shoulders," said Gada who remains undecided about going after a seventh crown next season.
Chris Pasteryak finished second in points while Rob Janovic Jr., the win leader with four, wound up third. |
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