Last night’s NASCAR Wheelen All-American Series finish between Kyle Larson and C.E. Falk was just the opening act of the Battle at the Beach as the Wheelen Modified Tour and K&N Pro Series divisions are set to take center stage in the program’s main event.
Kyle Larson attempts clean sweep of NASCAR Battle at the Beach on Tuesday night
Larson won last night, albeit in controversial fashion, but has to get right back in the driver’s seat this afternoon as he is looking to sweep all three short track divisions competing at Daytona during the NASCAR Battle, driving in a Modified and Pro Series car at the temporary .4-mile Speedway.
Larson is the defending K&N Pro Series East Champion but has never driven a Modified prior to practice on Monday.
Regardless, Larson posted the fastest lap (77.603 miles per hour) after turning 47 laps in the first Modified Tour practice session. He turned 42 laps and was 15th fastest on the speed chart (71.087) during Pro Series practice, and he won his 25-lap qualifying heat and the feature on Monday. In all, it’s been a productive week for Larson who has won five of his eight starts this season, including races in ARCA, Late Models and USAC Midgets.
“It’s been a great week so far . . . well, it’s been a great 2013 so far,’’ said Larson, who will also make his first Nationwide Series start at Daytona International Speedway in Saturday’s DRIVE4COPD 400.
The Pro Series race will also feature the other regional champion, West titlist Dylan Kwasniewski who is expected to chase the East Series championship in 2013. His teammate and 2011 West Series Champion Greg Pursley is also entered into the field and has been amongst the fastest in practice.
The complete schedule of today’s events and the entry list for both races can be found below:
Tuesday, February 19 (All practice sessions will have live online TV at http://hometracks.nascar.com/)
10:30 AM Backstretch gates open
12:15-1 PM NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour practice
1:10-1:55 PM NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour final practice
2:05-2:50 PM NASCAR K&N Pro Series practice
3-3:45 PM NASCAR K&N Pro Series final practice
3-3:45 PM NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour Driver autograph session
4-4:45 PM NASCAR K&N Pro Series Driver autograph session
5 PM NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour Qualifying Race #1 (25 Laps)
5:20 PM (approx.) NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour Qualifying Race #2 (25 Laps)
5:40 PM (approx.) NASCAR K&N Pro Series Qualifying Race #1 (25 Laps)
6 PM (approx.) NASCAR K&N Pro Series Qualifying Race #2 (25 Laps)
6:35 PM NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour & NASCAR K&N Pro Series Driver Introductions
7:15 PM NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour Race (150 Laps, 60 miles, LIVE ON SPEED)
8:30 PM (approx.) NASCAR K&N Pro Series Race (150 Laps, 60 miles, LIVE ON SPEED)
NASCAR Wheelen Modified Tour entry list:
1 | Burt Myers, Walnut Cove, N.C. | CitruSafe/Budget Sales & Licensing Ford |
2 | Todd Szegedy, Ridgefield, Conn. | UNOH/We Are Newtown Ford |
3 | Ted Christopher, Plainville, Conn. | Cape Cod Copper/Silver Dollar Const. Chevrolet |
4 | Jason Myers, Walnut Cove, N.C. | Westbend Vineyard & Brewhouse Ford |
6 | Ron Silk, Norwalk, Conn. | TS Haulers/Calverton Tree Farm Chevrolet |
07 | Patrick Emerling, Orchard Park, N.Y. | Emerling Chevrolet Dealership Chevrolet |
7 | Kyle Larson, Elk Grove, Calif. | Menards/McDonald’s/Curb Records Chevrolet |
8 | Dalton Baldwin, Oldsmar, Fla. * | Woman 2 Woman Breast Cancer Fdn. Chevrolet |
11 | Andy Seuss, Hampstead, N.H. | Phoenix Pre-Owned/RAHMOC Engines Chevrolet |
14 | Brandon Ward, Winston-Salem, N.C. | Kevin Powell Mtspts/Crane & Rigging Chevrolet |
16 | Ryan Preece, Berlin, Conn. | East-West Marine/Diversified Metals Ford |
18 | Ken Heagy, Riverhead, N.Y. | Buoy One Seafood Ford |
20 | Steve Park, East Northport, N.Y. | UNOH Ford |
21 | J.R. Bertuccio Jr., Centereach, N.Y. | Gershow Recycling Chevrolet |
22 | Mike Stefanik, Coventry, R.I. | Robert B. Our Co./Canto & Sons Paving Chevrolet |
23 | Brian Loftin, Lexington, N.C. | L&R Transmission Chevrolet |
25 | John Smith, Mount Airy, N.C. | G-Oil Chevrolet |
33 | Gary Fountain Sr. Clermont, Fla. | APR/Brunns Racing/Uncle Kenny’s BBQ Chevrolet |
40 | Luke Fleming, Mt. Airy, N.C. * | Jerry Hunt Auto Sales/Koma Unwind Chevrolet |
41 | Donny Lia, Jericho, N.Y. | Mystic Missile Racing Dodge |
44 | Bobby Santos, Franklin, Mass. | Robert B. Our Co./Canto & Sons Paving Chevrolet |
51 | Justin Bonsignore, Holtsville, N.Y. | M3 Technology Chevrolet |
52 | Doug Coby, Milford, Conn. | Seekonk Grand Prix/Sypher Const. Chevrolet |
58 | Eric Goodale, Riverhead, N.Y. | RBS Design Showroom Chevrolet |
60 | Matt Hirschman, Northampton, Pa. | B.C. Brennenstuhl/L.I. Mod Maniac Chevrolet |
65 | Danny Bohn, Freehold, N.J. | Rustoleum/Rifenburg Construction Chevrolet |
70 | Jeremy Gerstner, Wesley Chapel, Fla. * | GMR Complete Lawn Care/MagneGas Chevrolet |
73 | Cole Powell, Mt. Brydges, Ontario, Canada * | Copp's Buildall/Tricar Chevrolet |
79 | Woody Pitkat, Stafford, Conn. | Hill Enterprises/Coors Light Pontiac |
80 | Jimmy Zacharias, Candor, N.Y. * | WRC Incorporated/Wilbur Auto Sales Chevrolet |
97 | Bryan Dauzat, Alexandria, La. | O.B. Builders Chevrolet |
98 | Dave Brigati, Calverton, N.Y. * | JDL Environmental/Rubble Master Chevrolet |
99 | Jamie Tomaino, Howell, N.J. | Supreme Manufacturing Chevrolet |
NASCAR Pro Series East/West entry list:
0 | Jorge Goeters, Mexico City, Mexico | NASCAR Toyota Mexico Series Toyota |
00 | Tyler Reddick, Corning, Calif. * | Broken Bow Records Chevrolet |
2 | Ryan Gifford, Winchester, Tenn. | Sunoco/Langley Speedway Toyota |
4 | Bryan Ortiz, Bayamon, Puerto Rico | Putinka Vodka Toyota |
6 | Derek Thorn, Lakeport, Calif. | Sunrise Ford/Lucas Oil/Eibach Ford |
07 | Corey LaJoie, Concord, N.C. | UNOH Ford |
8 | John Hunter Nemechek, Mooresville, N.C. * | AM/FM Energy Toyota |
16 | Sergio Pena, Winchester, Va. | NAPA Auto Parts Toyota |
17 | David Mayhew, Atascadero, Calif. | MMI Services/Ron’s Rear Ends Chevrolet |
19 | Chuck Buchanan Jr., Hildebrand, N.C. * | Spring Drug Chevrolet |
20 | Gray Gaulding, Statesville, N.C. * | Krispy Kreme Toyota |
21 | Michael Self, Park City, Utah | Golden Gate Meat Co./Bay Bio Diesel Chevrolet |
24 | Cameron Hayley, Calgary, Alberta, Canada | Cabinets by Hayley/GPM Ford |
26 | Greg Pursley, Newhall, Calif. | GPM/Star Nursery/Real Water Ford |
28 | D.J. Kennington, St. Thomas, Ontario, Canada | N.P.P./NAPA Know How Toyota |
36 | Dalton Zehr, Daytona Beach. Fla. * | Whelen Engineering Chevrolet |
37 | Dylan Presnell, Sevierville, Tenn. | American Mountain Rentals/Amtrol Chevrolet |
39 | CJ Faison, Seaford, Del. | Sherwin-Williams Chevrolet |
47 | Cale Conley, Vienna, W.Va. | Tait Towers Toyota |
48 | Duke Whiseant, Texarkana, Ark. * | Duke Motorsports Chevrolet |
55 | Noel Dowler, Sherwood Park, Alberta, Canada * | EMCO/Apollo Motorsports Chevrolet |
69 | Kyle Larson, Elk Grove, Calif. | Curb Records Toyota |
71 | Daryl Harr, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada | iWorld Chevrolet |
72 | Carl Harr, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada | WestWorld Computers Chevrolet |
77 | Austin Self, Austin, Texas * | AM Technical Solutions Dodge |
90 | Martin Roy, Napierville, Quebec, Canada * | King Auto Sport Canada Ford |
92 | Ander Vilarino, Donostia, Spain * | Euro Racecar NASCAR Touring Series Chevrolet |
96 | Ben Kennedy, Daytona Beach, Fla. | EMCO/Mac Tools/Mechanix Wear Chevrolet |
98 | Dylan Kwasniewski, Las Vegas, Nev. | Rockstar Energy Drink/Royal Purple Chevrolet |
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