LOUDON, N.H. – Mike Olsen led only one lap in Friday’s New England 125 NASCAR Grand National Division, Busch East Series race at New Hampshire International Speedway, but it was the one that counted. He dramatically passed Sean Caisse in turn three to win his first superspeedway race and score his second straight series win, boosting his point lead to 54 over Caisse, who led 95 laps. Caisse held on to second over Jerry Marquis in a near photo-finish.
NASCAR GRAND NATIONAL DIVISION, BUSCH EAST SERIES
New England 125
New Hampshire International Speedway, Loudon, N.H., Friday, July 14, 2006
REVISED UNOFFICIAL FINISH -starting position in parentheses, driver, hometown, make and model of car, laps completed, reason out (if any) and prize money.
1. (5) Mike Olsen, North Haverhill N.H., Chevrolet Monte Carlo, 125, 85.428 mph, $12,500
2. (3) Sean Caisse, Pelham N.H., Chevrolet Monte Carlo, 125, $9,500
3. (16) Jerry Marquis, Broad Brook Conn., Chevrolet Monte Carlo, 125, $7,800
4. (10) Tracy Gordon, Strong Me., Ford Taurus, 125, $7,300
5. (1) Brian Hoar, Williston Vt., Dodge Intrepid, 125, $7,300
6. (17) Ruben Pardo, Mexico City Mexico, Dodge Intrepid, 125, $5,800
7. (23) John Freeman, Huntersville N.C., Chevrolet Monte Carlo, 125, $5,700
8. (40) Dave Dion, Hudson N.H., Ford Taurus, 125, $5,900
9. (13) Joey McCarthy, Randolph N.J., Chevrolet Monte Carlo, 125, $4,400
10. (8) Kelly Moore, Scarborough Maine, Chevrolet Monte Carlo, 125, $3,500
11. (14) Brad Leighton, Center Harbor N.H., Ford Taurus, 125, $3,150
12. (34) Jamie Aube, Manchester N.H., Chevrolet Monte Carlo, 125, $3,550
13. (6) Mike Johnson, Salisbury Mass., Ford Taurus, 125, $3,450
14. (20) Rocky Moran Jr., Irvine, Calif., Chevrolet Monte Carlo, 125, $2,850
15. (12) Andrew Myers, Newport Beach Calif., Chevrolet Monte Carlo, 125, $2,750
16. (21) Jeff Anton, Russell Mass., Chevrolet Monte Carlo, 125, $3,150
17. (26) Dale Quarterley, Westfield Mass., Chevrolet Monte Carlo, 125, $2,625
18. (18) Charles Lewandoski, Stafford Springs Conn., Chevrolet Monte Carlo, 125, $3,100
19. (25) Rich Gould, North Brunswick N.J., Chevrolet Monte Carlo, 125, $3,075
20. (19) Nick Joanides, Woodland Hills, Calif., Chevrolet Monte Carlo, 124, $2,550
21. (28) Dion Ciccarelli, Severn Md., Ford Taurus, 124, $3,025
22. (33) Joe Masessa, Franklin Lakes N.J., Chevrolet Monte Carlo, 124, $3,000
23. (36) Scott Bouley, Thomaston Conn., Chevrolet Monte Carlo, 124, $2,975
24. (7) Ryan Seaman, Toms River N.J., Chevrolet Monte Carlo, 121, $2,410
25. (29) Doug Krpata, Bethpage N.Y., Chevrolet Monte Carlo, 121, $2,350
26. (38) Pierre Bourque, Ottawa Ont., Chevrolet Monte Carlo, 121, $2,825
27. (37) Jeremy Clark, Cortland N.Y., Chevrolet Monte Carlo, 118, $2,800
28. (32) John Salemi, Nashua N.H., Chevrolet Monte Carlo, 95, Accident, $2,800
29. (22) Aaron Fike, Galesburg, Ill., Chevrolet Monte Carlo, 95, Accident, $2,300
30. (30) Patrick Dupree, Onchiota N.Y., Chevrolet Monte Carlo, 95, Accident, $2,800
31. (24) Mike Gallo, Sanford Maine, Ford Taurus, 95, Accident, $2,300
32. (11) Bryon Chew, Mattituck N.Y., Chevrolet Monte Carlo, 95, Overheating, $2,800
33. (2) Peyton Sellers, Peyton, Chevrolet Monte Carlo, 71, Accident, $2,300
34. (38) Brent Cross, Cortland N.Y., Chevrolet Monte Carlo, 40, Engine, $2,800
35. (9) Matt Kobyluck, Uncasville Conn., Chevrolet Monte Carlo, 35, Engine, $2,800
36. (31) Kip Stockwell, Braintree, Vt., Chevrolet Monte Carlo, 35, Electrical, $2,800
37. (27) Danny Sammons, Trenton, N.J., Chevrolet Monte Carlo, 29, Overheating, $2,300
38. (35) Alex Hoag, Bath, N.Y., Chevrolet Monte Carlo, 24, Suspension, $2,800
39. (15) Tim Andrews, Concord, N.C., Chevrolet Monte Carlo, 8, Clutch, $2,300
40. (4) Eddie MacDonald, Rowley, Mass., Chevrolet Monte Carlo, 0, Disqualified
TIME OF RACE: 1 hour, 32 minutes, 11 seconds
AVERAGE SPEED: 85.428 mph
MARGIN OF VICTORY: 0.242 seconds
CAUTION PERIODS: 9 for 44 laps
LEAD CHANGES 4 among 4 drivers
LAP LEADERS: Peyton Sellers 1-9, Sean Caisse 10-20, Andrew Myers 21-39, Caisse 40-124, Mike Olsen 125
BUSCH POLE AWARD: Brian Hoar, Goss Dodge Intrepid (30.624 seconds @ 123.433 mph)
POWERADE POWER MOVE OF THE RACE AWARD: Dave Dion, Berlin City/Continental Paving Ford
FEATHERLITE MOST IMPROVED DRIVER AWARD: John Freeman, MTX/Kenwood Audio Chevrolet
NEXT RACE: Adirondack Intl Speedway, Beaver Falls, N.Y., Saturday, July 29
