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May 8, 2021
Kruczek wins in Granite State Pro Stock Series, Stergios, LeBrun, Ramsey, and Lopes Also Win at Star Star Speedway PR EPPING, N.H. -- Bryan Kruczek of Newmarket, New Hampshire, took down his first career Granite Pro Stock Series win in the Hedges Excavating 100 Saturday night, May 8 at Star Speedway. Kruczek took the lead from Joey Pole with 24 laps remaining and was able to hold off all competition on two late race restarts to secure the win. Josh King crossed the line in second, followed by Jacob Dore in third. In NEMA Lite action, the No. 11 of PJ Stergios made a last lap pass on the No. 9 of Ben Mikatarian, who led a large portion of the race. They were followed to the line by Jake Trainor in third. The NEMA Midgets will make one more appearance at Star in 2021 -- as part of the Star Classic weekend in September. Luke LeBrun continued his recent streak of success in the NELCAR Legends Cars Tour, grabbing his second straight win. LeBrun, in his No. 27, beat out the No. 84 of Matt Grant and Mason Tessier to take down the victory. The race marks the first of four scheduled appearances for the Legends at Star this year. In Mia’s Jewelry Slingshot action, it was Mike Brick Ramsey securing his first win of the season in a green to checker race. Ramsey was able to beat out opening day winner Kris Knox, who crossed the line second in his No. 0. Matt Lablanc finished in the third spot, securing his second podium finish of the season. In MLM Diagnostic Pure Stock action it was the No. 77 of Jordan Lopes taking down checkers over the No. 34 of George Riley Jr. Lopes started on the outside pole and jumped out front on the first lap and never looked back. Lopes and Riley were followed to the line by last week's winner Jimmy Connor, who took down the final podium position. Star Speedway will be back in action next Saturday night May 15, with the Bob Webber Sr. Memorial for the J&S Paving Supermodifieds, a 47 lap special. Also in action will be the Street Stocks, Classic Lites, Pure Stocks, and Six Shooters. The first event of the night will roll off at 3:30 p.m., with gates opening at 1 p.m. For more information visit StarSpeedwayNH.com. 
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