Wednesday 17 September 2014

Greg Belyea Battles to a Pair of Top Ten Finishes During Mohawk Nationals Weekend at Mohawk Raceway; Brighton Speedway Finale up Next

After back to back second place finishes for Greg Belyea and the Excel Tower Racing team at Brighton Speedway, including last week’s Great Crate Race, the team looked forward to a weekend on the road, as they traveled to Mohawk International Raceway in Hogansburg, New York for the Mohawk Nationals Weekend. Friday night consisted of a non-points, 30 lap, $1000 to win event for the Go Nuclear Late Models, while Saturday’s program featured a 40 lap, $1500 to win, Richard Tenace Memorial event, also part of the Go Nuclear Late Model Series.

It was a slow start to the night on Friday, as Belyea finished his qualifier in the seventh position, and would start the 30 lap main event from the 20th starting position. After making steady progress throughout the race, Greg was up to 10th place as the hit lap 20 on the scoreboard. Over the final 10 laps, he gained two more positions to move to 8th place at the finish.

Saturday was a long day at the track for everyone as rain took over for most of the day. Mohawk Raceway track officials were determined to get the program in, and once the rain finally stopped they went to work getting the track back into shape. It was well after 10pm on Saturday night and the cars were finally on the track. Much like the previous night, Belyea had a bad draw at the gate, placing him fifth to start the heat race qualifier and an off track excursion caused Belyea to finish the race in eighth. In the 40 lap main event, Belyea would have to start from 22nd place, Belyea moved forward in the race quickly, and was inside the top 10 before the race reached the halfway point. Just 10 laps later, Belyea succeeded in his challenge for a top five position, and would continue to move forward taking over the third position as the race hit lap 36. Belyea went on to finish the race in third place.

Modified driver Brian “Slim” McDonald also drove an Excel Tower Racing Late Model on both nights of the Mohawk Nationals Weekend. Brian learned quickly about Late Model racing and although he didn’t get the finish he wanted on Friday night, he proved he was fast. On Saturday night, McDonald had a great run, placing 9th in the 40 lap main event.

This coming weekend Greg Belyea will be back at Brighton Speedway as they conclude their 2014 season. Belyea will continue on with the Go Nuclear Late Model Series on October 3rd at Fulton Speedway, October 17th at Brockville Speedway and October 26th at Yates County Speedway.

For more information on Greg Belyea and the Excel Tower Racing Team, please visit our website, www.exceltowerracing.com. You will find updated news, results, schedule and information on Greg Belyea and his Late Model.

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