Ryan Moore Gets a Taste of Bad Luck : Raceway Media

Watkins Glen, NY – Young Ryan Moore had his hopes set high for his debut at Watkins Glen International Speedway. “I was really anxious to get out on a road course for the first time,” said Moore. The Rookie adapted to the track well throughout the practice session. He dedicated the first half of practice to learning the track and getting a feel for the challenging turns, and the second half gaining himself some courage and some speed. For such a challenging track, young Moore proved too many that his driving skills went far beyond just oval track racing.

The qualifying session on Friday afternoon was unfamiliar to the Grand National Division, Busch North Series. Drivers would compete for the fastest time on the track in groups of five. Moore impressed many, by placing his R.C. Moore/Bill Dodge Chevrolet in the fourth starting spot for the Mohegan Sun 150.

At the wave of the green, Moore took the third spot, where he rode until misfortune occurred early. While racing up through the infamous “S-Turns” the young Rookie had a rear end suspension bar break sending his car out of control, forcing him into the wall. “It was by far the hardest hit I have ever experienced,” said Ryan. Moore was taken to the infield care center for precautionary reasons, but only suffered minor bruises. Moore was anxious to get back to his pit to help the Moore Racing Team make the necessary repairs to get the car back out. “The team did a really great job of getting me back out there as soon as they could. They all worked together to prevent us from being completely out of the race,” said Ryan.

Moore made his way out on the track, but unfortunately had fallen 23 laps down. He was determined to finish his first race at “The Glen” and did so when the race was called due to rain on lap 41. The race fell twenty-one laps short from the scheduled 125 miles. Moore fell back to fifth in the point standings, only two points out of fourth. Moore already has his mind set on next week’s race at Adirondack International Speedway where he will continue both his quest for Rookie of the Year and Busch North Series championship titles.

Race Results

Watkins Glen International, Watkins Glen, N.Y. (2.45 mile road course)

1. (17) Ted Christopher, Plainville Conn., Chevrolet, 41, $16,350
2. (12) Rick Bell, Salisbury, Conn., Pontiac, 41, $8,600
3. (11) Eddie MacDonald, Rowley, Mass., Ford, 41, $7,325
4. (9) Joey McCarthy, Randolph, N.J., Chevrolet, 41, $5,825
5. (7) Bill Penfold, Yarmouth, Me., Chevrolet, 41, $4,825
6. (20) Brian Hoar, Williston, Vt., Chevrolet, 41, $4,325
7. (10) Mike Stefanik, Coventry, R.I., Chevrolet, 41, $4,025
8. (2) Brad Leighton, Center Harbor, N.H., Ford, 41, $3,200
9. (22) Mike Olsen, N. Haverhill, N.H., Chevrolet, 41, $3,425
10. (26) Tommy Beamer, Williamstown, N.J., Chevrolet, 41, $2,500
11. (5) Andy Santerre, Cherryfield, Me., Chevrolet, 41, $3,425
12. (27) Denny Wilson, Washington, Mo., Chevrolet, 41, $2,000
13. (16) Dennis Demers, Shelburne, Vt., Chevrolet, 41, $1,925
14. (19) Bryon Chew, Mattituck, N.Y., Chevrolet, 41, $2,450
15. (1) Dale Quarterley, Westfield, Mass., Chevrolet, 41, $3,050
16. (23) George Whelen, Old Saybrook, Conn., Chevrolet, 41, $1,625
17. (25) J.P. Morgan, Ether, N.C., Chevrolet, 41, $1,550
18. (6) Brad Bennett, Stamford, Conn., Ford, 41, $1,475
19. (34) Mark Durgin, Lynn, Mass., Chevrolet, 41, $2,575
20. (18) Mike Johnson, Salisbury, Mass., Ford, 41, $2,050
21. (31) Troy Williams, Chaffee, N.Y., Chevrolet, 41, $1,400
22. (8) Matt Kobyluck, Uncasville, Conn., Chevrolet, 41, $2,000
23. (28) Kip Stockwell, Randolph, Vt., Pontiac, 41, $1,975
24. (32) Jack Sellers, Sacramento, Cal., Chevrolet, 41, $1,325
25. (30) Carey Heath, Eliot, Me., Chevrolet, 41, $1,925
26. (3) Paul Wolfe, Milford, N.Y., Dodge, 40, $1,900
27. (24) Mike Speakman, Pylesville, Md., Chevrolet, 40, $1,250
28. (29) Doug Krpata, Bethpage, N.Y., Chevrolet, 40, $1,225
29. (21) Mike Borkowski, Columbus, Ohio, Chevrolet, 40, $1,200
30. (33) Barney McRae, Colchester, Vt., Chevrolet, 40, $1,825
31. (14) Kelly Moore, Scarborough, Me., Chevrolet, 40, $1,825
32. (15) Anthony Demonte, Commack, N.Y., Chevrolet, 34, $1,200
33. (35) Laine Chase, Beverly, Mass., Chevrolet, 31, Oil line, $1,825
34. (13) Greg Schaefer, Hatboro, Pa., Chevrolet, 31, Transmission, $1,825
35. (4) Ryan Moore, Scarborough, Me., Chevrolet, 18, Running, $1,825

TIME OF RACE: 1 hour, 46 minutes, 44 seconds AVERAGE SPEED: 56.468 mph
MARGIN OF VICTORY: Under caution due to rain
CAUTION PERIODS: 6 for 24 laps
LEAD CHANGES: 1 between 2 drivers
LAP LEADERS: Dale Quarterley 1-31, Ted Christopher 32-41
BUD POLE AWARD: Dale Quarterley, Bully Hill Vineyards Chevrolet (74.873 seconds @117.799 mph)
POWERADE POWER MOVE OF THE RACE AWARD: Ted Christopher, Mystique Motorsports Chevrolet
RAYBESTOS ROOKIE-OF-THE-RACE AWARD: Mark Durgin, Willow Laboratories Chevrolet
CLEVITE ENGINE BUILDER OF THE RACE: Ralph Solhem (owner), Mystique Motorsports Chevrolet

UNOFFICIAL BUSCH NORTH SERIES POINT STANDINGS (wins)

1. Andy Santerre (3) 1662
2. Mike Stefanik 1612
3. Kelly Moore (2) 1591
4. Mike Johnson 1528
5. Ryan Moore 1526
6. Dale Quarterley 1523
7. Brian Hoar 1504
8. Eddie MacDonald 1476
9. Mike Olsen 1474
10.Joey McCarthy (1) 1472

UNOFFICIAL RAYBESTOS ROOKIE-OF-THE-YEAR POINTS

1. Ryan Moore 104
2. Mark Durgin 83
3. Laine Chase 75

For Additional Information, contact John Maine at 301.893.8658 or jmaine@mooreracing.com
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