SAFELITE AUTO GLASS SIGNS ON WITH RIVERHEAD NASCAR MODIFIEDS FOR 2010
Riverhead, N.Y. Mar 3rd
By Bob Finan

Officials of the NASCAR Whelen All-American Series at Barbara & Jim Cromarty's Riverhead Raceway announced today that Safelite Auto Glass has signed on to be a seasonal sponsor for the NASCAR Modifieds in 2010. The NASCAR Modifieds will headline the 2010 season opener on Saturday May 1st at the historic quarter mile oval.

"We're very excited to have Safelite Auto Glass become a marketing partner with our NASCAR Modified division, our premier division of our Whelen All-American Series" Bob Finan noted. Safelite Auto Glass is a leader in mobile auto glass repair and replacement from New York City to Montauk, featuring some 60 mobile vans in addition to their 14 location throughout Manhattan, Nassau and Suffolk Counties to serve their customers. Safelite accepts most every insurance company and can be reached at 1-800-800-ASAP for additional information.

Safelite Auto Glass will add weekly purse money to the NASCAR Modified purse and also host a night at the races on Saturday June 26th, when former NASCAR Modified driver Richie Searles of Safelite will be on hand in the turn three midway with more information on Safelite and their services.

John Fortin of Holtsville will start his 2009 championship defense at Riverhead Raceway Saturday evening May 1st in the NASCAR Modified ranks with the likes of Chuck Steuer, Dave Brigati, Bill Park, Timmy Solomito, Chris Young, Wayne Anderson and many more out to dethrone Fortin. Aside from his Riverhead title, Fortin was also the New York State Modified champion for the NASCAR Whelen All-American Series and recently noted that earned him in access of $12,000 in point fund earnings.

Joining the NASCAR Modifieds for the opening night May 1st are the Late Models, Figure Eights, Chargers, Blunderbusts, Super Pro Trucks and Legend Race Cars. Feature event racing for the seven for one program will start at 5:00 pm, with the Blunderbusts racing in a 30-lap, double point main event to usher in the new season.