Modifieds - Phillip Wrecks Early in Salem Wreckfest

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SALEM, INDIANA - A wreckfest was expected tonight at the Salem Speedway in Indiana, and a wreckfest is exactly what ISRA and all the fans at the track got. Double-file Restarts were waived for this race, and rightfully so. Cautions were had every 2-3 laps and lasted about 4-5 laps, and on the very first caution, Nick Phillip was caught up in a mess that sent him out of the race. Last place is a very unfamiliar position for him, but then again you have to consider the volatile nature of the modified series and its propensity for wrecks.

The last time that Phillip finished last in an ISRA-sanctioned event is not known as of press time, but it should be the last time this talented driver sees himself at the bottom of the results for quite awhile. For those interested, Cliff Raymond probably started a new streak by emerging victorious on a night where most of the laps were led by Brett Bodine in the Pontiac pace car!

Also thanks to Justin Lewis not finishing last tonight, Tom Delgado in the #3 SAAR modified for Mopar Magic Racing has clinched this season's ISRA LASTCAR award. Delgado had 4 last place finishes, all of the "start and park" manner. He was ordered to park early tonight as well to make sure he clinched the last place championship, but due to the amount of cautions that transpired, he was allowed to attempt the entire distance. Unfortunately he would not finish this race either, as he apparently had a flight to catch, retiring on lap 46 of the scheduled 50 lap distance.

THE BOTTOM FIVE

17. #21 Nick Phillip - 3 laps - "Didn't want to rice"
16. #3 Tom Delgado - 46 laps - "Had a Lauda Air flight to catch"
15. #36 Brandon Lareau - 46 laps - "Pika Pika, Pikachu!"
14. #55 Jacob Eichholtz - 46 laps - Crash
13. #44 Matt Brinson - 49 laps - Running

NORTH AMERICAN MODIFIED TOUR - LAST PLACE STANDINGS - DRIVERS

1. Tom Delgado (4)
2. Justin Lewis (2)
3. Ryan Griffin, Zack Johnson, Dan Mackay, Matthew Contey, Barton Sandy, Chris Jackson, Nick Phillip (1)

NORTH AMERICAN MODIFIED TOUR - LAST PLACE STANDINGS - DRIVERS

1. Mopar Magic Racing (5)
2. Clockwork Racing (2)
3. Tuffinmacos Racing Inc., Sandy/Thunder Racing, Troll Racing LLC, Ceej Motorsports, Kensethfan Racing, Branch-Mantup Inc. (1)

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