 MOORESVILLE, NC, April 19, 2024 – NASCAR Xfinity Series driver Patrick Emerling announced today that BiG Studio Group, based in Tennessee, will join him as primary marketing partner for this weekend’s Ag-Pro 300 NASCAR Xfinity Series race at Talladega Superspeedway.
“BiG Studio Group is so thankful and proud to be involved in the Talladega NASCAR weekend,” said BiG Studio Group founder Michael Shah. “We are tremendously honored and excited to be a part such a rich history and heart of what America is.” BiG Studio Group was founded with the mission to be a Film & TV production company that produces entertainment with integrity. The Partners and staff bring years of experience in the industry and provide the highest quality in everything they do. Faxon Firearms, a family-owned and operated manufacturer of firearms, parts and accessories, will join BiG Studio Group as a marketing partner this weekend. “I’m excited to get back to Talladega this weekend. I was able to drive from the back last and earn a solid finish there last year. The guys at SS-GreenLight built a fast car that I plan to race to a top 15 finish,” said Emerling. “I appreciate BiG Studio Group, Faxon Firearms and all of my other partners for their support.” Additionally, Emerling will welcome back season-long partners SimForge (https://simforge.in/), which sells sim racing equipment and accessories; and Frontline Optics, a San Diego sunglasses brand owned by a retired firefighter. The green flag drops for the Ag-Pro 300 at Talladega Superspeedway at 4:00 p.m. EST. You can catch the race on FOX, MRN and SiriusXM For more information on Patrick Emerling, visit https://www.patrickemerlingracing.com/ or follow him on: Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/PatrickEmerling07) X (https://twitter.com/PatrickEmerling) Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/patrickemerling/).
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 MOORESVILLE, NC, April 10, 2024 – NASCAR Xfinity Series driver Patrick Emerling announced today that Sesh Products, a manufacturer of tobacco-free nicotine pouches, will join him as primary marketing partner for this weekend’s Andy’s Frozen Custard 300 NASCAR Xfinity Series race at Texas Motor Speedway.
“I am thrilled to announce our partnership with NASCAR driver Patrick Emerling for the upcoming Xfinity race at Texas Motor Speedway,” said Sesh Products CEO and founder Max Cunningham. “This exciting collaboration underscores our commitment to empowering adult nicotine users with innovative smoke-free alternatives, while also amplifying our brand presence on a national stage." Sesh Products US Inc. (Sesh) is a next-generation smoke-free nicotine product company that aims to transform the way adult nicotine users enjoy smoke-free alternatives. All Sesh products contain non-tobacco nicotine and are both smoke-free and spit-free. The company’s products are currently carried in thousands of retailers across the United States, and their distribution continues to expand rapidly. Sesh Products can be purchased in convenience stores across the US and Canada. They recently launched in Buc-ee’s. To celebrate their latest retail partnership, a replica Sesh Products race car will be at the Buc-ee’s across the street from Texas Motor Speedway (at 15901 N Fwy in Fort Worth) for the entire race weekend. Emerling will be at the store for an autograph session on Friday, April 12 from 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. “I’m excited to partner with Sesh Products,” said Emerling. “Their nicotine pouches are truly a step above the competition. I’m thrilled to help elevate their product as I elevate my own racing.” Additionally, Emerling will welcome back season-long partners SimForge (https://simforge.in/), which sells sim racing equipment and accessories; and Frontline Optics, a San Diego sunglasses brand owned by a retired firefighter. The green flag drops for Andy’s Frozen Custard 300 at 1:30 p.m. EST on Saturday, April 13. You can watch the race on FS1 or listen live on PRN or SiriusXM. Learn more about Sesh Products on their website (http://seshproducts.com/) or follow them on Instagram (@seshproductsusa). For more information on Patrick Emerling, visit https://www.patrickemerlingracing.com/ or follow him on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/PatrickEmerling07), X (https://twitter.com/PatrickEmerling) or Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/patrickemerling/).  NASCAR Xfinity Series driver Patrick Emerling announced today a partnership with veteran-owned coffee shop Liberty Brew Coffee. The Conway, SC based coffee shop will be the primary marketing partner on Emerling’s car for the NASCAR Xfinity Series race at Darlington Raceway on May 11.
Liberty Brew Coffee is a veteran-owned coffee shop that embodies liberty. They serve locally roasted coffee in a space dedicated to veterans. Each cup is a tribute to freedom, offering a premium brew that outshines mass-produced alternatives. Liberty Brew Coffee offers multiple single source local roasted coffee out of Columbia, SC. "Join us on the exhilarating journey of partnership between NASCAR driver Patrick Emerling and Liberty Brew Coffee, where the passion and energy of dedicated fans fuel our every move,” said Liberty Brew Coffee CEO David Steadman. “Together, we embrace the thrill of speed and the bold flavors of victory. And that's not all - at our veteran-owned coffee shop, we embody liberty by serving locally roasted coffee in a space dedicated to veterans. Every cup is a tribute to freedom, offering a premium brew that outshines mass-produced alternatives. Come be a part of the excitement and taste the essence of freedom with us!" As part of this partnership, Liberty Brew Coffee and Emerling are offering VIP passes to two veterans. To nominate a veteran, email a letter to [email protected] explaining why your nominee should win a pair of VIP passes to the race at Darlington Raceway on May 11. Nominations must be submitted by April 15. “I’m thrilled to welcome Liberty Brew Coffee to the team,” said Emerling. “Not only is their coffee great, but the support they provide veterans and local veteran-focused organizations is truly incredible.” Additionally, Emerling will welcome back season-long partners Southern Tier Security (https://www.southerntiersecurity.net/), a watch patrol company based in Olean, NY, SimForge (https://simforge.in/), which sells sim racing equipment and accessories, and Frontline Optics, a San Diego sunglasses brand owned by a retired firefighter. In addition to his duties with SS-GreenLight, Emerling will be competing full-time in the NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour with car owner Rich Gautreau. He finished fourth in the Tour’s season opener at New Smyrna Speedway on February 10. His next race is Friday, March 29 at Richmond Raceway. The green flag drops for the Call 811.com Every Dig, Every Time. 200 at 4:30 p.m. EST on Saturday, March 9. You can watch the race on FS1 or listen live on MRN or SiriusXM. Visit the Liberty Brew Coffee shop at 3080 Highway 90 in Conway, SC, order online at https://libertybrewllc.com/ and follow them on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/sc.libertybrew.coffee). For more information on Patrick Emerling, visit https://www.patrickemerlingracing.com/ or follow him on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/PatrickEmerling07), X (https://twitter.com/PatrickEmerling) or Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/patrickemerling/).  MOORESVILLE, NC, March 6, 2024 – NASCAR Xfinity Series driver Patrick Emerling announced today that MMI Tank & Industrial Services, based in Phoenix, will join him as a new marketing partner for this weekend’s race at Phoenix Raceway.
"When we learned of the opportunity to collaborate with Patrick Emerling, a distinguished NASCAR driver, we seized the moment with enthusiasm,” said Division Tank Manager Stace Heckart. “MMI Tank is honored to have sponsored this race, showcasing our commitment to excellence and high-speed performance, both on the track and in our services." MMI Tank & Industrial Services is a full, turnkey tank contractor serving clients throughout North America. MMI provides customers design, fabrication and erection of tanks that meets API/AWWA standards, process piping, silos, pressure vessels, and industrial process. With their in-house engineering & design team, they can accommodate any size project. Safety and quality are paramount at MMI Tank & Industrial Services. They have a full time safety director that reports directly to their president. Safety is their highest priority and core company value. They hold ASME “S” and “U” stamps to cover the fabrication and assembly of high pressure boilers, pressure vessels and power piping. They’ve also been given the National Board “R” stamp, allowing them to repair and alter all boilers and pressure vessels. Their field superintendents have over 30 years in the tank and industry services and have consistently proven that their products are built to the highest quality standards. “I’m proud to represent MMI Tank & Industrial Services,” said Emerling. “Their dedication to excellence and performance in their craftsmanship matches the drive of all of us at SS-GreenLight to continually improve our on-track performance.” Additionally, Emerling will welcome back season-long partners Southern Tier Security (https://www.southerntiersecurity.net/), a watch patrol company based in Olean, NY; SimForge (https://simforge.in/), which sells sim racing equipment and accessories; and Frontline Optics, a San Diego sunglasses brand owned by a retired firefighter. In addition to his duties with SS-GreenLight, Emerling will be competing full-time in the NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour with car owner Rich Gautreau. He finished fourth in the Tour’s season opener at New Smyrna Speedway on February 10. His next race is Friday, March 29 at Richmond Raceway. The green flag drops for the Call 811.com Every Dig, Every Time. 200 at 4:30 p.m. EST on Saturday, March 9. You can watch the race on FS1 or listen live on MRN or SiriusXM. Learn more about MMI Tank and Industrial Services at https://mmitank.com/ and follow them on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/mmitank/). For more information on Patrick Emerling, visit https://www.patrickemerlingracing.com/ or follow him on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/PatrickEmerling07), X (https://twitter.com/PatrickEmerling) or Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/patrickemerling/).  MOORESVILLE, NC, February 28, 2024 – NASCAR Xfinity Series driver Patrick Emerling announced today his partnership with three companies aimed at supporting first responders when he hits the track at Las Vegas Motor Speedway this weekend: Frontline Optics, American Fire Brigade and Williams Key.
Frontline Optics is a retired firefighter-owned sunglasses brand based out of San Diego. They manufacture durable, affordable sunglasses for first responders and supporters of the first responder community. A portion of each sale is donated to the First Responders Children’s Foundation, which provides assistance to the children and families of first responders killed or injured in the line of duty. Order your “Sunglasses Designed with the Frontline in Mind” at https://frontline-optics.com/ and follow Frontline Optics on Instagram (@frontlineoptics) or Facebook (@frontlineopticseyewear). “We are excited for the opportunity to sponsor Patrick and the SS-GreenLight Racing team on a national stage and hope to raise some awareness for our brand and the mission behind our products to the NASCAR community,” said Frontline Optics founder Mike Ettenberg. American Fire Brigade was created by an American Navy Veteran and current firefighter to entertain the fire front and share the humor that embodies all first responders. The brand sells real deal off-duty fire slayer apparel for all, even those who “almost” signed up for the job. Apparel that tells a story, even if it’s bull. Get your “Smart Ass Fire Apparel” at https://americanfirebrigade.com/ and follow them on Instagram (@americanfirebrigade). The Williams Key is an emergency entry tool that was developed by a firefighter in Los Angeles to gain quick access to doors on the scene of emergency calls. It’s fast, efficient and causes no damage. It works well on gates with anti-vandal plates, elevator control rooms, commercial utility doors, and many other outward swinging metal and wood doors. There is also a heavy-duty shove-knife built in to allow for the piercing of wood trim on the frame of a residential inward swinging door. Learn more at https://williamskey.com and https://www.facebook.com/thewilliamskey. “Williams Key, Inc is grateful to be a part of supporting Patrick’s team and the NASCAR vision of uncompromising American spirit,” said creator and founder Trevor Williams. “First responders are a special breed. They sacrifice a lot to keep our communities safe no matter the risk, yet they manage to keep a sense of humor and humility,” said Emerling. “I am proud to partner with Frontline Optics, American Fire Brigade and Williams Key. I can’t wait to have them out to the track!” Additionally, Emerling will welcome back season-long partners Southern Tier Security (https://www.southerntiersecurity.net/), a watch patrol company based in Olean, NY, and SimForge (https://simforge.in/), which sells sim racing equipment and accessories.  Mooresville North Carolina -- SS-Greenlight Racing is excited to announce Patrick Emerling as the primary driver of the #07 Chevrolet during the 2024 NASCAR Xfinity Series season. This will be Emerling’s 5th season competing in the Xfinity series having previously competed for Our Motorsports and Emerling-Gase Motorsports. Emerling will be the anchor driver of the #07 program, as he will also be fighting for the Whelen Modified Tour Championship in 2024 with Rich Gautreau’s #1 team! Emerling will drive the car whenever there is not a conflict in schedule with the Whelen tour, his official schedule will be announced at a later date. Emerling’s first race will be the United Rentals 300 at Daytona in February! Emerling has built a great reputation as a tough driver and a fierce competitor, in just 22 Xfinity Series starts he has already recorded 13 top 25s, in addition to his 74 top 10s, and 4 wins in the Whelen Modified Tour. Veteran Crew Chief Paul Clapprod will move over to join the effort as crew chief of the #07, his tenure and experience in NASCAR will be invaluable to the team! The partners for the team will be announced at a later date so make sure to follow both SS-Greenlight and Patrick Emerling on social media to keep up to date on our partners, race schedule, and updates from the track!
SS-Greenlight owner Bobby Dotter said of the partnership “We are really excited to have Patrick on board, he has impressed me and continues to improve everytime he gets on track.” he went on to say “Patrick is a great racer and his drive to compete week in and week out is going to fuel this team to new heights.” Emerling said of the opportunity “Working with Bobby is an incredible honor, Bobby’s experience and knowledge is an asset I’m very excited to have.” he continued by saying “I’m excited to get the season started down in Daytona, and I’m looking forward to gain more experience throughout the year For more information on Patrick Emerling, fans can follow PatrickEmerlingRacing.com and his social media channels.  Returning To Series Full-Time in 2024; Set For Partnership with New Team Based in Massachusetts Patrick Emerling is heading back to his Modified, short-track roots full-time in 2024. While also planning to run a partial NASCAR Xfinity Series slate, Emerling, now based in North Carolina, will return to race full-time on the NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour and chase his first championship. In a new partnership with car owner Rich Gautreau, the team will race the full Whelen Modified Tour calendar based in Massachusetts at TFR Distribution, with assistance from Rob Fuller. Emerling is ecstatic to get back to racing Modifieds on a full-time basis. He’s been splitting time behind the Xfinity Series, NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour, Race of Champions Modified Tour and additional events the last two years. “It’s all coming together quickly and I’m excited to get the new season rolling in just over a month down in Florida,” Emerling said. “We’ve been running Modified events on and off the last few years and focusing on helping get the Emerling-Gase Xfinity program off the ground. We’ve built a great foundation there and have a bright future. I’ll still be in and around the Xfinity Series throughout 2024, but the opportunity to go after the NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour championship is one I couldn’t pass up. We came close to winning the title with our family operation a few years ago and we’re going back there hoping to complete some unfinished business.” Gautreau, who lives on the West Coast, is a former SK Modified competitor at Stafford Motor Speedway and has been around racing for many years. The team will also welcome crew chief Dale Headquist, for the effort. Dale was the crew chief for Jon McKennedy when the No. 79 team, owned by Tim Lepine, won the NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour title in 2022 with Jon McKennedy. Emerling and Headquist had spoken from time-to-time over the years, but this opportunity to pin them working together has both of them excited. “I definitely have to thank Rich for giving me the opportunity in some great equipment,” Emerling said. “We have the potential to go out there and win some races. Worrying about the championship battle would come later in the year… we want to come out of the gates with consistent finishes in the top-five and continue to build towards even greater heights. Winning races and a shot at the title is certainly on our list of goals going into the new year. Racing on the NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour, the competition is second-to-none. The quality of cars, drivers and teams out there is incredible.” The NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour 2024 schedule includes 16 events, beginning at New Smyrna Speedway’s World Series of Asphalt Stock Car Racing on Saturday, February 10, 2024. The series has events planned in Florida, Virginia, New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Connecticut, New York and North Carolina, spanning from February to October. For more information on Patrick Emerling, including new updates on his new team, fans are encouraged to visit PatrickEmerling.com and also follow his social media pages.   There has been no shortage of busy days for Whelen Modified Tour veteran Patrick Emerling during the 2022 season.
Along with maintaining an active presence in the series that developed him as a driver, Emerling elected to broaden his horizons in NASCAR this year by starting an Xfinity Series team with Joey Gase. They currently field a full-time and a part-time car. Although balancing two responsibilities has come with plenty of challenges for Emerling, he said becoming a team owner in the Xfinity Series was the next logical step to ensure he could keep thriving in NASCAR, adding that methodical gains throughout the year have justified the decision. “It’s been an OK season with the Modified stuff,” Emerling said. “As far as the Xfinity side of things, we’ve had quite a few different drivers throughout the season, but we’ve been progressively improving the program every week, and that was one of our goals.” RACING REFERENCE: Career stats for Patrick Emerling Emerling is no stranger to patience when it comes to achieving long-term success. During his first decade of competing in the NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour, Emerling had to fight for every position while driving for his family-owned team. He did manage to get one victory at Bristol Motor Speedway in 2017, which he accomplished by earning the pole and leading 148 of 150 laps. While Emerling did find more consistency as he logged more laps, it wasn’t until the 2021 season when the Orchard Park, New York native finally hit his stride on the NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour. In the second race of the year at Stafford Motor Speedway, Emerling climbed through the field from the 23rdstarting position before the race was plagued by several late cautions that took out most of the leaders. Emerling took advantage of the chaos and found himself in the lead when rain prematurely ended the race on Lap 130, giving him the win. Emerling built on the momentum from Stafford by tallying two more victories at New York International Raceway Park and Riverhead Raceway to go along with nine top fives. The consistency Emerling displayed throughout 2021 enabled him to finish second in the point standings behind Justin Bonsignore. A season like 2021 was something Emerling had always wanted to achieve since he started competing in Modifieds, but getting there required him to carefully study his strengths and shortcomings while ensuring his cars could be competitive on a weekly basis. “For a long time as a driver, I lacked confidence,” Emerling said. “There were a lot of little things I needed to work on like getting the equipment up to par, but I had to drive better, too. Every time I jump into a race car, I show up better the next time. I always like to learn.” One person Emerling credits for making him a better driver is long-time crew chief and former NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour driver Jan Leaty. Ever since the two began their partnership, Emerling has leaned on Leaty’s years of driving experience on how to get the most out of his car. Emerling values his tight friendship with Leaty and knows he can count on him regardless of what Modified series they compete in together. RACING REFERENCE: Career stats for Jan Leaty Leaty has been thrilled with the development Emerling has shown since his first NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour campaign back in 2011, and he knows Emerling’s determination is only going to result in many more successful years going forward. “I could tell right away [Patrick] had good talent, but he needed some guidance,” Leaty said. “He was about 17 when I first started working with him, and every year, Patrick got a little bit better. Before long, he was sniffing the front of the pack more frequently.” It came as no surprise to Leaty when Emerling told him he wanted to start his own Xfinity Series program. Emerling dabbled in the Xfinity Series with Our Motorsports at the start of the decade and wanted to expand his involvement going into 2022. Although he had the equipment to do so, Emerling knew he needed more support to run a full-time Xfinity Series schedule. Assistance came in the form of Gase, who like Emerling had cars ready to use for Xfinity Series competition. After deliberating with one another, on Dec. 30, 2021, the duo agreed to form Emerling-Gase Motorsports. Along with splitting driving duties between their full-time No. 35 car, Emerling and Gase have also fielded a variety of drivers in their first year together. That list includes Parker Kligerman, Jeffrey Earnhardt, Shane Lee and Brad Perez, among others. RACING REFERENCE: Emerling-Gase Motorsports’ 2022 results With the Xfinity Series growing more competitive with each passing year, Gase did not expect anything to come easy for him and Emerling in 2022, but he said the organization has accomplished every single goal that was laid out ahead of the season opener at Daytona International Speedway. “Our main goal was to make every race and survive,” Gase said. “We’ve qualified for every race we’ve attempted this year whether it was with one car or both. I’m really proud about that and not a lot of teams can say the same. This is not an easy thing to do financially and there were a lot of people that doubted us, but we proved them wrong.” Having already announced plans to field a second full-time car in the Xfinity Series starting in 2023, Gase is confident the team will keep making more progress regardless of who ends up driving the No. 35 or No. 53. Gase admitted Emerling has played a substantial role toward that growth in regards to his experience in the NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour, as well as with business decisions that have kept Emerling-Gase Motorsports on the track each week. “Patrick and I are both racers, and we both have a lot of benefits to bring to the team,” Gase said. “On the business side, Patrick brings a lot, and he’s been in racing for a long time. There are so many little things that are different in the NASCAR world, but that’s something I can bring insight on. We complement each other in a lot of ways and we’ve become really good friends.” Patrick Emerling plans to stay involved in the NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour despite his commitments to the NASCAR Xfinity Series.(Bryan Bennett/NASCAR)Even though his Xfinity Series schedule is about to get busier, Emerling does not plan to stray too far away from the NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour. The number of races Emerling ends up running in the Xfinity Series will dictate how frequently he can climb into a Modified, but he intends to maintain his partnership with Leaty so he can keep showcasing his talents against drivers like Bonsignore, Doug Coby and Ron Silk, all of whom have at least one NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour title. Years of competing in the northeast have taught Emerling many lessons about patience and finesse behind the wheel, which are qualities he is carrying over to the Xfinity Series despite the aero differences between those cars and Modifieds. Emerling can never see himself moving away from Modifieds completely and intends to keep racing in the discipline as frequently as he can. “I always enjoy running Modifieds,” Emerling said. “Anytime I have that opportunity, I’ll take it, because it’s my passion, and I’ve always had a lot of fun there. Everyone has the same equipment, and a lot of the races come down to the driver, which I really enjoy.” Emerling is proud to represent the NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour on the national level and is confident the persistence he showed during the 2010s will gradually turn Emerling-Gase Motorsports into one of the top Xfinity Series programs.  A Press Release By Emerling-Gase Motorsports
The team will run one car full-time under the 35 number and a second car part-time. The 35 number will also be receiving the 23 points from the 2021 season. “I am very excited to be teaming up with Patrick on this new adventure,” said Gase. “We both share the same vision and goals for the future, and we are both true racers at heart. The other cool thing is that we will be two of the youngest owners in the sport, but still have a lot of experience and knowledge to go with that.” “It was interesting how this team came about as Joey and I had the same goals of starting a NASCAR XFINITY Series team,” said Emerling. “We combined our equipment to field a competitive car full time, and I am very excited to see what the future holds for Emerling-Gase Motorsports." The driver line up will consist of Emerling, Gase, Shane Lee, and others that will be announced at a later date. To stay up to date with the team make sure to give them a follow at Emerling-Gase Motorsports on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. For more information please e-mail [email protected]  Patrick Emerling picked a fine time to find a checkered flag. Despite never winning at the quarter-mile bullring before, Emerling claimed his first Riverhead Raceway victory on the NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour in the Miller Lite 200 on Saturday night on New York’s Long Island.
Emerling posted two runner-up finishes at Riverhead earlier this season but had yet to break through to Victory Lane. In the penultimate race of the tour schedule, Emerling tightens the pressure on defending champion Justin Bonsignore heading into next week’s finale at Stafford Motor Speedway. RELATED: Full race results Points, though, weren’t the first thing on Emerling’s mind. Track owner and tour car owner Eddie Partridge lost his life to a heart attack following his win with Ryan Preece on Sept. 10 at Richmond Raceway. Partridge’s funeral was held Saturday morning and culminated with Partridge making one final lap around his racetrack. “First off, I’d like to dedicate this race to Eddie Partridge there,” Emerling said. “Since I started racing, I was racing against his car. Hell of a team always, hell of a car. That was a team you always looked up to. “So to win here today, I mean, we had two seconds in a row. It’s unbelievable. I mean, it’s kind of what we had to do with our points situation there. I’d just like to give it up to the team here and everyone involved here.” Emerling started off eighth and didn’t pose a threat early, mired in the middle of the top 10 but not making quick work of any competitor in particular. But a rash of cautions over the middle portion of the race allowed Emerling to methodically work into the top five. Emerling got his best break after a lap 106 caution that saw leader Riverhead regular Dave Brigati turn another regular, Tim Rogers Jr., sideways in front of the field. Ron Silk climbed the left-front tire of Rogers’ car but all continued forward with the exception of Brigati and Mike Christopher Jr., who suffered a flat right front. That chaos allowed Emerling to restart on the front row alongside Kyle Soper. Emerling got the better of Soper on that and multiple restarts and eventually pulled away to hold off a final charge from Bonsignore. “Patrick and Soper just got through that mess and track position’s huge, but they had a really good car too,” Bonsignore said. “Can’t take anything away from them so congrats to them guys. It’s been a hell of a battle between the two of us all year, so they gained some tonight but we’ll see. We’ll go into Stafford next week, have a good run and then try and get another one here.” Six-time modified tour champion Doug Coby was looking for the hat trick at Riverhead this year, but contact between him, Rogers and the outside wall entering Turn 3 destroyed his front suspension at lap 54. That sent Coby behind the wall early and jeopardizes his chances at the 2021 owner’s championship heading into Stafford. The race started clean and green with a 45-lap run led entirely by Rogers before Tyler Rypkema turned around and brought out the first caution of the day. Shortly after the restart, Coby found his trouble in Turn 3 and saw his hopes of a three-peat vanish. At lap 90, a pileup involving J.B. Fortin, Kyle Bonsignore and Craig Lutz in Turns 1 and 2 brought out the red flag after Lutz’s motor expired and laid oil on the racetrack. The final caution of the race came at lap 133 when Dylan Slepian and Chuck Hossfeld got together and turned Slepian sideways in Turn 1. On the ensuing restart, Emerling got the jump and never looked back. |
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