The Gada family history at the New London-Waterford Speedbowl runs deep. Saturday the family’s presence in the Speedbowl record books grew more impressive.
Adam Gada won the 35-lap SK Modified feature Saturday at the New London-Waterford Speedbowl.
With his first career victory in the division he became the ninth member of the Gada family to win at the shoreline oval.
Eric Berndt of Cromwell was second and Rob Janovic Jr. of Waterford third.
Andrew Molleur of Shelton used a fifth place finish to hold on to the top spot in the tight SK Modified standings.
Anthony Flannery (sixth) sits second to Molleur in the standings, two points behind. Timmy Jordan (fourth) and Todd Owen (ninth) sit tied for third in the standings, five points off the lead. Jon Puleo (10th) is fifth in the standings, six points off the lead.
Gada became the sixth different winner in seven SK Modified features this year at the Speedbowl. Other winners include Jordan (2), Flannery, Owen, Puleo and Berndt.
Evan Bourgeois of East Haddam scored his first win of the season in the 25-lap SK Light Modified feature.
Zach Sangermano of Plainfield was second and Sami Anderson of Wolcott third.
Brody Monahan of Waterford won the 30-lap Late Model feature Jason Palmer of Berlin was second and Ryan Lineham of Hope Valley, R.I. third.
Ed Gertsch Jr. of East Haven topped the 25-lap Street Stock feature. Al Stone III of Durham was second and Norm Root III of Old Saybrook third.
David Lee of Norwich won the 25-lap Mini Stock feature. David Dorr of Gales Ferry was second and Bill Sylvia of Preston third.
Congratulations Adam Gada!! Well deserved. What a great night of racing, Great car counts, nice cool evening when the sun set, lots of cars showed up, and the time trials were cool to watch. that wood fired pizza in the bomb!!
Was cool to see history made at the bowl. To be the 9th Gada to win there is amazing. Crazy that it took him so long. The time trials stunk and took way too long. Todd Owen’s woes continued last night. He is not having a normal season at all. That run that Sami had towards the end was fun to watch. She dropped like a rock after starting on the pole. Just another good night of racing. Not sure what long time fan is talking about wood fired pizza. There was not pizza unless I missed it.
I want to say congrads to Adam. I work on his car and nobody deserves it more than him at this track. It still hasnt fully set in for all of us yet. Ive never been that nervous after ayellow on a restart watching with the crew. Thankyou to everyone who came to support adam and our team it was an awesome experience.